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I forgot TP-Link Wireless Extender password and due to this neither I can't login into my TP-Link webpage nor I can't set up advance security settings. Please provide me the easiest way to secure TP-Link wireless extender so that anonymous can't breach my device settings. I will really appreciate if someone can help me.
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This is modern Sri Lankan fusion cooking at its finest.
Food waste is one of the biggest problems in the culinary world, and can make even the most delicious dish taste sour.
In support of UN Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June 2019, Hospitality Insider partnered with Executive Chefs who created their own exquisite dishes on a sustainable theme. In Part 1 of the series, Chef Meththa talks about the importance of minimizing food waste in the hotel industry and shows off the delights of the Mövenpick Colombo live kitchen.

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Introduction: Super Mario Star
Gaming fan? well youll love this super mario star, it only takes roughly 5 hours and practically barely any money (i accidently deleted the pictures from the early stage of production, but dont worry its really easy)
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Step 1: What You Need...
quite a large piece of cardboard.
PVA glue
Plain white paper
tin foil
yellow paint or yellow spray paint or yellow tissue paper
Masking tape
Step 2: The Skeleton
cut out the shape of a 5 sided star of course making the top triangle bigger than the others fitting a traditional super Mario Star...
Step 3: Shaping It
get your star and and add more cardboard on the main areas, such as the centre and the five triangles, however i used polestirine used in packaging, but if you make sure it is aproximately 1.5 inches high it should be fine regardless.
By this i mean on one of the triangles you will have a smaller triangles that sticks out a lot more and in the centre a rather large protusion so you will have six big bumps sticking out on both sides of the star cutout.
Step 4: Making Sure It Is More Rounded
by now if you have followed the instructions you should have a star with several protrusions that dont look anything like a super mario star, but do not fear, this is where your masking taped comes in handy, go crazy cover the enter surface in tape stretching it over the bumps you made with carboard or polestirine and you should see that it is a lot more rounded because the tape is going round the sides whilst being stretched over the six bumps.
Step 5: PAPER MACHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
If you have followed the instructions correctly you now have a star cover in masking tape, you will now notice that it is taking shape, but its not quite over yet. apply paper mache (2 parts PVA glue 1 part water), once you have done both sides apply a layer of plain white paper.
By now your wondering what about its eyes? well dont worry, simply scrunch some tin foil up into two even tube like things, then paper mach them seperately (this is very tricky it hates sticking to the foil but you have to wrap it quite a few times round and stick it on top of itself first), then after you have finnished the eyes you place them evenly on the star and put thin horizontal strips of paper across the eyes making it stick however push it into the edges of the eyes to give it better definition and you should end up with this...
Step 6: This Is Pretty Much the Final Step
Apply paint/spray paint how u like but if you went with tissue paper it will take you roughly 30 min longer, simply paper mache it onto the star, and paint the eyes black with a small white sparkle in the top right corner of both eyes. If you want the star to seem shine-ier? then apply a layer of PVA (it dries clear remember) and that should do the trick. voula
dont worry ill have more pics up soon
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where are the pics?
??????? and if you deleted the pict they will be in your bin or make other star and take pics!
my bins empty man, soz, alright ill go back nd make some new pics so it is easier to understand, bout a week kk
Ok, take your time.
few months WHERE IS IT
My friend would LOVE this!!!!! (MARIO THEME SONG PLAYS) I have an old Mario game on my computer.I don't get it!
Sorry, but what does this have to do with April Fools?
nothin but i entered it into a categorie
you dont need to enter it in to a contest.
how do u un enter
i dont know... sorry...
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11 Early Lessons in 360-Degree Video
I recently started taking a short course on 360-degree video and how that kind of video fits within virtual reality production. While some argue that the two don't belong in the same conversation, it's better to think of them and other interactive experiences as degrees on a spectrum. The following post brings together 11 takeaways… Read More 11 Early Lessons in 360-Degree Video


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I do realise reaching theoretical speed is not possible and there is more to it than just Line Attenuation. i.e.) SNR, phone line quality, etc
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My broadband started syncing at 3Mbps, and when it did sync at 6.5Mbps the connection only lasted ~30minutes.
Response I got from Telecom when I called 1 month ago was "Turn off your modem for 5minutes, and turn it back on."
A single hard reboot did the trick, but the problem persisted after I hung up the phone.
I even tried different adsl2+ modem, but no improvement.
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I called Telecom again today, and a Chorus technician dropped by soon after to investigate.
Initially, his work seemed no different to all the technicians I had in the past.
All he told me was that all the lines are working fine, and it must be the house alarm that is causing interefence.
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I checked my broadband speed after he finished repairing the joint and phone line.
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It has been 2 hours since the technician left, and the connection is still solid.
I will need to give it more time to see whether the connection is stable or not.
My point is, don't settle for what Telecom tells you over the phone.
Those people only know as much as what ADSL2+ stats should look like, but thats about it.
Ask them to send a technician over if you are not satisfied and get them to investigate thoroughly.
I do not have a copy of my previous ADSL2+ statistics, but here is my current.
Line Coding(Trellis): On On
SNR Margin (0.1 dB): 118 79
Attenuation (0.1 dB): 265 130
Output Power (0.1 dBm): 191 121
Attainable Rate (Kbps): 14052 748
Current Rate (Kbps): 12096 1049
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American League
Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 0 At Boston, Paul Byrd, making his first major league start since last September, pitched six shutout innings and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Yankees 8, White Sox 3 At New York, Mark Teixeira homered and drove in four runs, Johnny Damon also went deep and the Yankees polished off a three-game sweep of the struggling White Sox. Alfredo Aceves (9-1) provided stellar relief pitching after Joba Chamberlain's abbreviated outing, and the streaking Yankees won for the 20th time in 26 games.
Tigers 4, Rays 3 At Detroit, Placido Polanco hit a three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Tigers to a win over the Rays. Third baseman Brandon Inge sealed the victory, leaping to snag B.J. Upton's high hopper down the line with a runner on first and throwing across the diamond for the final out.
Twins 5, Rangers 3 At Minneapolis, Pinch-runner Carlos Gomez scored the go-ahead run as the Twins scored three times in the eighth inning to beat the Rangers.
Angels 9, Athletics 1 At Anaheim, John Lackey pitched eight innings of five-hit ball for his 100th victory, Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales hit three-run homers, and the Angels salvaged a split of their series with the last-place Athletics.
Royals 3, Mariners 0 At Seattle, Zack Greinke pitched a one-hitter, allowing only a second-inning single by Kenji Johjima, and the Royals beat the Mariners.
National League
Giants 9, Rockies 5 At San Francisco, Edgar Renteria hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants pulled even in the NL wild-card race with Colorado, beating the Rockies for a sweep.
Phillies 3, Braves 2 At Philadelphia, Carlos Ruiz hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and Joe Blanton pitched seven strong innings to lead the Phillies to a victory over the Braves.
Brewers 4, Pirates 1 At Milwaukee, shortstop Craig Counsell helped Milwaukee turn a season-high four double plays and drove in two runs as the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 21st straight time at home.
Cardinals 2, Nationals 1 At St. Louis, Adam Wainwright earned his major league-leading 16th victory, and Albert Pujols had the go-ahead hit in the sixth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals complete a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals.
Dodgers 3, Reds 2 (12) At Cincinnati, Matt Kemp homered for Los Angeles' first run, then hit a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning that lifted the Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds.
Mets 4, Cubs 1 At Chicago, Nelson Figueroa struck out a career-high 10 and had an RBI single to lead the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs.
Diamondbacks 4, Astros 3 At Phoenix, Reliever Chad Qualls dislocated his left kneecap when he was hit by Jason Michaels' line drive for the final out, and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep.
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Recipe Friday: The Best Caramelized Onions You've Eaten
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This week's recipe is more a technique than an actual recipe, but you'll be putting these on everything, they are that good. For years, I'd been attempting the perfect caramelized onion, and then, I found it in How to Cook Everything. Thanks, Mark.
If you are a meat-eater, you can toss these on a burger, a steak, or grilled chicken. If you don't eat meat, try them on a flatbread, or in an omelet. Be creative!
You will need:
6-8 medium onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced (5-6 cups)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter, plus more as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Put the onions in a large DRY (no oil!) skillet over medium heat. (I use my nonstick; it failed miserably when I tried this the first time in a regular pan.) Cover and cook, stirring infrequently, until the onions are dry and almost sticking to the pan, about 20 minutes.
2. Stir in the oil or butter and a large pinch of salt and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are as done as you like them, adding just enough oil or butter to keep them from sticking without getting greasy. The onions will be ready immediately or after 40 minutes or more later (they're always done pretty quickly for me), depending on how you want them. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Mmmmmm. I could eat these straight! I do eat these straight! (Sometimes I add a splash of balsamic vinegar, too.)
How do you use your caramelized onions? If you come up with any other tasty uses, post 'em below!
9 Responses to "Recipe Friday: The Best Caramelized Onions You've Eaten"
Oh, those onions are so incredibly delicious!!! When are you making some more!?! 🙂 🙂
Will you fix them when I visit?
I love caramelized onions! one of the best BBQ foods ever, I must try our recipe too 🙂
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Apples have begun to appear in the market around the corner from me and the blackberries are no longer hard and tart but instead lusciously soft and oozing with juice. Leaves are beginning to fall, the days are getting shorter and the nights cooler- but, if you're like me, somehow, you're just not quite ready to let go of summer by making a blackberry and apple crumble. Even served with ice cream over custard, it rings tones too strongly of autumn and winter- and I'm trying to put off those thoughts for as long as possible. Heck, it's still 80°F in NYC and I've always thought of a crumble as Sunday nights pudding after a long stomp in the chilly and often damp air. So, what's a girl to do with all these lovely autumnal fruits- other than make pounds of jam and jelly?
I think this tart just about hits the spot in every conceivable right way. It's delicacy and lightness reminds you that summer is not over and yet you know you're ready for more than fruit and ice cream. I like to think that this is the time of year where dessert begins to drift towards pudding– warm, comforting, filling. It's tart yet sweet, buttery- but not too rich, crispy and gooey. It's perfect for an Indian summer evening.
So, stop giving into winter- just a little while longer.
Quick blackberry & apple tart
This recipe is based on one in Nigella Lawson's Nigella Express, in which she uses blueberries and nectarines. I've also tried this with strawberries and blueberries- which is equally delicious. You could also make these into individual tarts.
Serves 6
Diet Facts: Vegetarian, but still dessert
1 sheet pre-rolled puff pastry (rolled roughly 30cm x 30cm or 12 x 12″)
3 tbsp double cream (or half & half, or single cream)
3 tbsp jam (apricot, blackberry or apple jelly will do)
1 punnet blackberries (abut 170g/6 oz fresh or frozen will do)
1 eating apple (something sweet and tart- honey crisp or cox would be perfect), cored and thinly sliced
1 tbsp flaked almonds
1 tbsp demarara sugar (or granulated sugar)
Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese, to serve
1/ Heat the oven to 375F. Lay out the puff pastry on a baking tray and prick it all over with a fork, leaving a 2.5cm/ 1 inch border around the edge untouched.
2/ Mix together the cream and the jam and spread all over the puff pastry, except for the 2.5cm/ 1 inch border around the edge.
3/ Scatter over the apple slices and blackberries followed by the almonds. Sprinkle with the sugar.
4/ Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy around the sides. Serve topped with greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese.


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LIVE: Online Learning with Justin Ferriman
Elevator Pitch
If you were about to be first to market a new plugin and found out a major player was about to do the same, what would you do? Would you see the competition as validation of your plugin, or would you throw in the towel?
Our guest for today's WP Elevation Podcast chose the former, and has found great success as a result! Justin Ferriman of LearnDash joins us to talk about where his idea for the first LMS plugin came from, what it was like to find out WooThemes was doing the same, and more.
This episode was filmed in front of a live audience at our Mastermind event in Philadelphia just before WordCamp US, 2016.
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Show Notes
Justin Ferriman is a passionate expert on all things e-learning. He made his bones early on as an e-learning consultant setting up global training programs and services for Fortune 500 companies. WordPress had always been a hobby on the side until one day a typical conversation changed all of that.
He was discussing what learning management system to use on a particular project; Moodle was given as one among others. And that gave Justin an idea. He wondered if there was a learning management system for WordPress. Later he looked online and found nothing.
Acting on inspiration, he set up a blog and started writing about the concept and his idea.
He also set up an email form so people could opt in if they wanted to learn more. He kept the blog going, writing about his favorite topics of WordPress, learning management and e-learning. There was great interest in his plugin idea so he talked it over with his wife, and they decided to give it a shot.
He went through the process of having the plugin developed by another company, as neither of them are developers. Ten months later, in January of 2013, after doing extensive market research, they pulled the trigger and released LearnDash. It had taken about four months before Justin left his consulting work to focus on LearnDash full-time.
On this episode of the WP Elevation podcast, Justin discusses whether or not he was concerned about going into the plugin space as a non-coder, what their initial concerns were with creating and operating LearnDash, as well as the biggest challenges he's faced over the last three years.
But You're Not a Coder!
On the topic of being a non-coder, Justin says he wasn't concerned too much about not being a coder and going into the plugin space. His work as a consultant was about creating e-learning for very technical things. He had to work with technical developers and translate their work for the end user, so he was used to technical topics, creating wireframes, etc.
However he did have other concerns, the main ones being who was going to build this? Is there any competition and how do we compete if there is?
They settled the coding and building concerns easily, but the competition did show up and in a big way. While they were developing LearnDash, Woo Themes announced they were going to create a learning theme. A month later they made the announcement they were building a plugin!
Although it was scary (the company is one of the biggest names in the industry!), Justin also saw it as validation of his concept and idea for LearnDash. So when Woo Themes launched their plugin, LearnDash was released a week later.
And they are glad they did!
LearnDash has become a mainstay in the marketplace, helping small to medium-sized businesses with their e-learning needs. And we are one of those businesses who love their plugin. One of the reasons I invited Justin on the show is because we love it!
We talk about how we found LearnDash on today's show and why it's been so beneficial for us. Finally, Justin answers some listeners' questions.
Check out this episode of WP Elevation for all of that and more. So much goodness in one sweet episode!
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Hamidou Diallo NBA Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Charlotte Hornets' PickJune 22, 2018
The Charlotte Hornets have traded for Hamidou Diallo in the 2018 NBA draft. The selection originally belonged to the Brooklyn Nets with the No. 45 overall pick.
After testing the NBA waters as a fifth-year high school student in 2017, Diallo chose to withdraw and play out his freshman season at Kentucky. It wasn't the smoothest ride. There were numerous low points for Diallo during the year. But the long-term projection still shows value in his explosive athleticism at just 19, which suggests he has time to improve in an NBA game that he's likely better suited for than college.
Quick hitters
Size: 6'6"
Weight: 6'11 ½"
Wingspan: 197 pounds
Reach: 8'7"
Pro-player comparison: Gerald Green
Offensive strengths
Quick, agile and explosive, Diallo is best in transition, where he takes long strides and can soar above the rim. His athleticism and length fuel slashing potential. Skill-wise, everything came in flashes. His shooting mechanics appear to have improved, and though he wasn't consistent, he showed he can knock down spot-up threes and curl into a jumper.
Offensive weaknesses
Diallo only scored .686 points per possession, ranking in the 46th percentile. He struggles to create shots for himself in the half court. Between isolation and pick-and-roll ball-handling, Diallo was 6-of-20 all season. His shooting is still a problem, as he made just 28.9 percent of his total jump shots. His bounce didn't translate to efficient finishing around the basket, where he shot 51.1 percent. And he wound up with 51 total turnovers to 46 assists.
Defensive outlook
It's tough to beat Diallo's defense tools when taking into account his wingspan, foot speed and leaping ability. Potential exists. However, he didn't show good awareness or energy. And too often, he'd allow easy penetration. For a player with his athletic ability, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per 40 minutes are underwhelming.
Rookie year projection
Diallo will benefit from a faster NBA, but until he's a more accurate shooter and reliable defender, he'll watch from the bench or play in the G League. He's a good bet to receive DNPs throughout his rookie season if on the regular roster. Expect Diallo to spend most of his minutes in the G League to strengthen his skill level and confidence after a shaky freshman season, where at times, he simply looked deflated.
Projected role: Athletic specialist reserve
Gerald Green has stuck around a long time in the pros without any distinguishable skill. His athleticism alone holds value when he's able to appropriately channel it. Diallo can follow suit with similar physical abilities. He'll have to continue improving around the perimeter at both ends, and odds are he will to a degree. Diallo as an NBA scoring guard seems out of reach, but settling into a high-octane energy role is an achievable feat.
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With its recent introduction of a new scheme regulating the "refundable tax offset", the Australian government now anticipates that the level of runaway films shooting in Australia will increase to 10 per year within five years and have a total value of $440.3m (A$850m), with $253.8m (A$490m) of this spent in Australia.
Australian crews and facilities have serviced several high-profile US films such as The Matrix and Star Wars, but total numbers of blockbusters have always been low. In each of the last five years only two to five foreign films, with a total worth of $36m - $140m (A$70-A$270m), were shot in Australia. Judged on these latest predictions, 2005/06 will see twice the number of films than made in 2000/01 and they will be worth four times the value.
This crystal ball gazing is contained within the explanatory documents attached to the recently-drafted legislation that will provide producers of big budget overseas projects with savings of about 10% on total budgets, depending on what proportion qualifies as Australian expenditure (Screendaily Feb 12, 2002).
The documents reveal that the projected cost of the new tax offset incentive to Government is likely to be $18m (A$35.2m) in 2002/03, rising to $28m (A$53.4m) in 2005/06. Administrative expenses will add $2m (A$4m) over the next five years.
The notes make it quite clear that the intention of the new incentive is to attract high quality productions to Australia, rather than large volumes per se "which would have a concomitant impact on the local industry's ability to continue production".
A company must be either deemed an Australian resident or be permanently established in Australia to be eligible - many films go through the service companies attached to Fox Studios Australia and the Warner Roadshow Movie World Studios or have one of a handful of Australian producers involved.
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New York, Dec 22, 2005
Household Electric Room Air Cleaners
Dust, pollen, pet dander, and other airborne particles in the home are an assault on someone suffering from certain allergies. Household room air cleaners provide one line of defense, and their performance is guided by a standard from ANSI member and accredited standards developer the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).
The American National Standard for the Performance of Portable Household Electric Room Air Cleaners, ANSI/AHAM-AC-1-2006, is a performance test method to measure room air cleaner performance of removal of airborne particulates. The standard was recently updated by AHAM following an independent peer review by a panel of indoor air quality experts and includes the addition of a suggested room size calculation. The accredited standard also includes the addition of optional operating power and standby power tests and several clarifying edits.
The AC-1 test method serves as the basis for AHAM's Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) Certification Program and is also used by Consumer Reports in its air cleaner performance testing. More information on the Clean Air Delivery Rate Certification Program is available at www.cadr.org.
Laser Safety Measurements
The optical dexterity and utility of lasers allows for their wide application across industries and technologies. ANSI member and accredited standards developer the Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the professional society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide.
LIA recently published ANSI Z136.4 (2005), Recommended Practice for Laser Safety Measurements for Hazard Evaluation. This American National Standard recommended practice provides guidance for optical measurements associated with laser safety requirements. It is intended to assist users who are entrusted with the responsibility of conducting laser hazard evaluations to ensure that appropriate control measures are implemented. The recommended practice document contains clearly written definitions, examples, and other practical information for laser safety officers, technicians, medical practitioners, educators, and other professionals. The comprehensive guide represents years of effort by laser safety experts representing the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, industrial laser manufacturers, laser operators, academic contributors and others.
This "standards snapshot" was made possible by the steady stream of press information disseminated by standards developing organizations to keep the ANSI Federation abreast of their achievements. As the Institute receives news of published voluntary standards and voluntary standards initiatives with broad appeal and impact, similar articles will be posted to the ANSI Online News page. Please continue to forward your updates to the Communications and Public Relations department at (f) 212.398.0023 or (e) firstname.lastname@example.com. For additional information on the wide array of standards applications, see the Media Tips and Case Studies section of the Institute's website.


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Wine Tasting AlgundDUE TO THE CURRENT EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS, NO EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE PRESENT TIME!
Region: Meran and environs
Algund celebrates the autumn with numerous entertaining events also this year. One of them has finest wines as its topic: The Wine Tasting Event!
Fans of good wines have the chance to taste more than 250 fine wines from Italy and all over the world in the House of Culture (Thalguterhaus) in Algund on 25th October 2019. Thanks to the excellent sparkling, red, white and sweet wines the event in the garden village Algund will be a special experience for wine connoisseurs and gourmets.
Many companies from Algund present also their locally produced culinary specialties, which go well with the delicious wines. The wine and food tasting evening will be rounded off by pleasant music.
You can buy your tickets in the Tourist Board Algund.
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I was a regular at another popular Mediterranean restaurant in town who is not listed with grubhub. I decided to give Pyramids a try since they are listed with your service. I will be a regular of Pyramids from now on. Food was far better quality than my usual place.
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Gyros sandwich contained a very generous amount of meat, quite impressive for the price. Hummus was good. I'd never had sage tea before, it was pretty good! The delivery arrived about a half-hour before expected.
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The spinach pie is delicious. The yogurt salad is also delicious, and the portion was surprisingly large. The baklava was ok, and a decently large size- I wish it was sweeter though, and not so dry.
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Loved this place, everything was ready when we arrived to pick it up. I wish they'd deliver to my area, I would eat here every other day :) *fried cheese was to die for.
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I get it because it's often the only thing open on seamless, but I also really like it. Delivery guy is nice. Always early.
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Really fast delivery!! Way faster than estimated and the food was even still hot. Delicious.
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Thanks to some budgeting maneuvers by Airport Manager Bud Breault, the $40 million worth of improvements at the airport should be under budget for these final phases.
Thanks to some budgeting maneuvers by Airport Manager Bud Breault, the $40 million worth of improvements at the airport should be under budget for these final phases.
At its Oct. 18 meeting, the airport commission credited and thanked Breault for sharpening his pencil. There had been some concern that additional airport reserves might be required to cover all related costs, but that is not longer the case, according to information presented at the meeting.
The air traffic control tower is considered completed and there are a few more items needed before the terminal reaches the same point. Once a temporary occupancy permit is issued, Breault said that the plan is to move a week later. He said it would take that long to ensure there are no interruptions in needed communications and security measures.
The airport is still awaiting a ruling in a Land Court case brought against the project by the neighboring Wendy's property owners. Until that is resolved, the new and needed access road cannot be completed.Airport terminal/tower dedication planned for Dec. 9
A tentative date of Dec. 9 has been set for the dedication of the new airport terminal and air traffic control tower.
The new buildings are expected to be operational before that date, but time was left to coordinate having federal, state and local officials get in the same place at the same time.
The terminal facility will also play host to a number of chambers of commerce on Jan. 11. As discussed at the airport commission's Oct. 18 meeting, a business after hours event is planned for that date, with invitations expected to the Hyannis, Yarmouth and Cape Cod chambers of commerce.


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MARINE: AIS Keeps An Eye On Shipping
Recent Western Cape Business News
MARITIME technology provider, Marine Data Solutions of Cape Town, has begun implementing an Automatic Identification System (AIS) coastal network with Aids to Navigation (AtoN) capabilities along the South African coast.
The company, which specialises in Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems and other maritime domain awareness solutions, was awarded the turnkey contract by Lighthouse Services, a business unit of Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA). The scope of work includes installing new base stations and AtoN AIS at selected lighthouses along the South African coastline.
Steve Nell, Marine Data Solutions' managing director says the AIS coastal network will bring South Africa in line with many other coastal countries worldwide and will greatly enhance South Africa's current maritime domain awareness capabilities.
Marine Data Solutions previously played the crucial role of systems and display integrator for the South African Maritime Authority's (SAMSA) Satellite AIS initiative, which is proving to be of great value.
AIS was first introduced as a mandatory carriage requirement for ships in July 2002, and under the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) SOLAS Convention all ships on international voyages were compelled to have been fitted with AIS by the end of 2004. AIS, utilising maritime VHF frequencies, provides real time automatic transmission and reception on suitably equipped ships with a range of information relating to course, speed, position and other important data.
AIS information can also be received ashore for the purpose of vessel tracking and management.
The availability of the information received is dependent on ships keeping the system switched on.
Although AIS started off as an anti-collision ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore system, it now has many more applications in addition to supplementing existing marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) systems.
This technology is essentially a business intelligence tool, offering VTS management, vessel tracking, search and rescue and virtual AtoN, etc.
A feature of AIS allows for AtoN functions where the Aid to Navigation is fitted with an AIS AtoN unit. Applications include complementing the existing AtoN service such as positively identifying a lighthouse in inclement weather; providing back up to an AtoN monitoring system to enable faster repairs; remote control manipulation; gathering real-time information such as traffic patterns for better future planning; monitoring and tracking the position of floating equipment such as buoys; and automatic alerts by being able to track and trace ships fitted with AIS and identifying cargoes, notifying port control of safety threats, and providing accurate estimated time of arrival information.
AIS can also be used to monitor particularly sensitive sea areas and messages can be generated to let ships know about these areas, and about traffic routing systems and areas to be avoided. Furthermore, AIS data can be made available to third parties, amongst them the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the Department of Transport, the Hydrographic Office, and National Intelligence.
Nell sums up: "AIS will serve to increase South Africa's Vessel Traffic System (VTS) footprints which means that a VTS operator will be able to "see" vessels anywhere along the coast of South Africa should it be within the VHF range of an AIS base station. It will also help with search and rescue operations and identification and tracking, as well as future planning."
Some of the projects Marine Data Solutions has completed include the supply and commissioning of a VTS, AIS, and a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GDMSS) for the port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and more recently two VTS systems, including thermal cameras, at Luderitz and Walvis Bay, Namibia.
A different project was the installation and commissioning of a laser docking aid system at the oil terminal in Saldanha Bay earlier this year, this in partnership with Australian company, Trelliborg Marine.
Marine Data Solutions, as Africa's premier maritime technology provider, hopes that there will be more opportunities on the West African coast for projects of this nature
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Education: BFA Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC)
MFA Arizona State Univeristy (Tempe, AZ)
Lives and Works in: A private studio in Greenville, SC, where she also teaches adjunct for Winthrop University, as workshops and classes in upstate SC, and western NC.
What is your work about?
I am intrigued by the irony of and differences between perceived and intrinsic value.
My work is an attempt to exploit the boundary between valuable and invaluable, provide the viewer with a universally accessible place of departure, and to provoke a dialogue about values and perception.
Recognizable forms reference objects of understood or accepted value. Jewelry objects, although familiar, are altered to become introspective and uncommon. Modifications, mutations, and unexpected surfaces and appendages call into question our concept of the precious, the significance and value of bodily adornment, and the social values that drive both. Both the body and familial objects and environments act as hosts, providing a context that addresses the importance of place and image: specific concerns that motivate the values we possess.
What are you looking forward to most about Amsterdam?
I (like I suspect many in our group) am in a very precarious, juvenile point in my artistic career, having just left my MFA, and just beginning to feel my way through the often difficult-to-navigate reality of surviving and making a living as a visual artist. As an emerging artist, I am sensitive to the need to produce work for galleries and for the public, and am therefore becoming increasingly aware of the necessity for marketing and visibility. I see SIERAAD as an incredible opportunity for visibility for all of us as young artists, as well as introduction to a new market. I am so excited about seeing how our work is accepted and what future opportunities will come from this experience. I am also super stoked to see how our work fits into the overall context of jewelry internationally -- we're all very used to exhibiting amongst ourselves as US makers, but for me, this will be a first chance to see my work alongside makers from across the globe.
What's the best advice you were ever given about being an artist?
1. Take risks. I learned this as an undergraduate, from (professor) Courtney Starrett. It is probably one of the hardest, most valuable steps I learned to take, and I realize the validity and importance of this more and more as my work develops and career unfolds.
2. Get a website. No, seriously, do it. You'll never regret it.
3. Be Professional.
Any final thoughts on Sieraad?
Yes, we want funding. Yes, we need financial help. However, YES, we'll find a way to go irregardless. We're a super motivated, super committed group of young artists, all taking a valuable, necessary, calculated risk. We know it will pay off, and we're willing to take this jump because we know our careers depend on it, that they'll somehow benefit from it. What's great about this campaign is that we're a group that is determined to make the most of the opportunity before us, and I am confident that I speak for all of us when I promise that we won't take the support from our donors lightly. Our varied backgrounds illustrate our commitment to our work, and to our field. We're makers, educators, and volunteers. We not only wish to succeed in our own practice, but also care about the future of our craft and the people and organizations it includes. We, as young artists, understand the value of what we do and the need to share it. We know every ounce of support we get comes with the shared commitment to a common goal, and we're so appreciative of that.
I feel so fortunate to be included among such an exciting group of makers, and am so thrilled to get to experience SIERAAD and hang out with these folks for a week in November.
To help Katie (and the rest of us fledgling artists) make the most of this opportunity, please check out our campaign. We're at $4000 with 28 days left to go!
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"Right now I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before." ― Steven Wright
Memories are a funny thing. They are sculpted by us and the context in which we remember them. They are influenced by so many factors and change over time. This past weekend I helped go through a for sale house. Needless to say, everything is a box full of memories.
Most of these memories are not my own … or so it would seem. It is amazing how the human mind works tying events together non-contiguously. Seeing how different people reacted to different finds set moods within the room that were infectious and, of course, set off my own memorial experiences. Rattling it was.
At one point I was tasked with going through foot lockers and storage chests. Generally, these things rule for finds to begin with and just going through them encapsulates some amazing stuff. Unpacking them reminded me of my mom unpacking my grandfather's detached in olde Elizabeth after his passing, when we went through the attic that was set up with his trains and other hobbies and found a dead mouse that sent her into a tizzy. I know where my stuff is and honestly, it made me kind of sad that I feel I have a foot locker's worth of memories I feel comfortable with to move and moreso I wonder what might be my memory itself if someone found my stuff. Then, I realize it's not what I put away, it's how others interpret what they find based on their precept.
Buried under piles of mass cards and other artifacts was a long forgotten stack of records in one of the foot lockers.
It was the motherlode for someone like myself. I've done these kind of house cleanings before and they always yield transcendent finds: A combination of classics that spans several eras and touches emotional points that make you quiver. What people retain of music can be truly defining of the kind of person they are. The quality of the stack was mediocre in its keep but that's little the point as history should be well worn. There was a series of the Beatles LPs to cry over, and believe me I did, since nearly every song trips some kind of memory circuit from my childhood through wedding planning, with even a few slated for the ceremony itself at this point. Then, there was a Swing multidisc comp series that made my head spin. It was bound in a box with individual pull out sleeves and the top disc, Mr. Benny Goodman himself. It was genius and triggered thoughts of my childhood that were enlivening throughout the day for me. Perhaps for others more intrigued by kitchenware and Italian paraphernalia it wasn't as important, but the vinyl was like a Mississippi dredge for me, and gave me an even higher view of everything.
Perhaps you remember my entry a Record of Life, or you generally know from me I try to write everything down (if it's not written somewhere it doesn't exist!). Another great find in the lockers were some cards that detailed the history of the locker itself, down to the sourcing of the wood pre-move and the first address it was unpacked at. Hidden with also were a series of journals that documented past family trips. These kinds of finds are alluring and exhilarating. Honestly, most of the writing was not the most riveting stuff, however, to hear it read aloud by family members, to have the post cards and other memories to go along with them, it is difficult not to be floored by the experience. There's a part of me that wanted to immediately insist regardless of anyone elses preference those pages be secured, scanned digitally and then sealed away for future generations to have access to as well. It also made me sad I don't physically write more (then I remembered, my handwriting isn't that good with either limb and pains are inevitable in the previously broken one) but there's a value to what the precept of having kept a chronicle represents – even if that chronicle represents hand written notes on how to jump start your car that were incorrect enough to inadvertently jump you to heaven.
Finally, maybe you remember my diatribe on coffee well, the first thing I was offered from the family, knowing me undying love of food, particularly tastes like coffee, was an old school percolation pot. Want to win my heart? Next to a glass of scotch, a splendid cup of coffee is to die for, truly. Percs have gone out of style and generally are hard to find still outside of certain communities but I remember them being pulled out for the holidays in my youth all the time. Even today, I direly look forward to the holidays when my mom and step-dad pull out the Perc at the end of a meal. It is beyond genius how damned good that cup of coffee tastes but moreso how good it smells and it's permeation throughout the house.
What we cling to as memories are crafted by what is left and by what that means to us. No departing person, no matter how thoughtful, can will away anything precisely to anyone and yet what they leave can have profound accidental or rather incidental affects on everyone that comes across it. And, that's my affirmation for today, it's important for me to ensure I leave something but what its effect is is ultimately valued but the receiver not by my intent.


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ANGDA puts Gubik routing project out to bid
The public corporation plans to spend up to $100,000 on the project, which went out to bid on June 27. To pay for the project, ANGDA will tap a new $4 million allocation state lawmakers approved earlier this year specifically to weigh various options for delivering natural gas to in-state markets and residents.
Gubik is a prospective gas field in the foothills of the Brooks Range, and is currently being explored by Anadarko Petroleum. Enstar Natural Gas Co. is also looking at a pipeline connecting the field to in-state markets.
In addition to routing a pipeline from Gubik to existing infrastructure, the ANGDA contract includes two other projects related to in-state gas issues.
The successful applicant will look at preliminary routes for connecting gas fields near Nenana to the population center in Fairbanks, as well as review existing fieldwork from proposed spur line routes along the Parks Highway, the trans-Alaska pipeline corridor and the Glenn Highway to look for possible trouble spots.
The contract is set to begin in August, with the majority of the work to be completed by the start of the year.
See full story in July 6 issue of Petroleum News, available online to subscribers at noon, Friday, July 4 at www.PetroleumNews.com


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What are Vintage Garage Bucks?
Garage Bucks are good to spend at the Vintage Garage. Vendors accept them like cash and you can buy whatever they have for sale! Only good for the date marked on them. No cash is given back. We've got 3 ways to win Garage Bucks for the season opener April


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Students of the SCOTS PGC College will perform Footloose.
Three performances - Friday October 19 - 6.30pm and Saturday October 20 - 1.00pm and 6.30pm
In recognition of the College's Centenary, students from Prep to Year 12 will work together to present this classic 1980's tale to the Warwick Community. The stage will be full of cowboys, cowgirls, small town administrators and Chicago thugs. In true musical theatre style, hearts will be broken and mended and the audience will leave knowing the importance of young people working together to achieve a common goal.
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No matter whether it's a road bike, mountain bike or trekking bike, it cannot be denied that cycling is booming, more and more people are joining in–and the sweat is pouring out. This is why there are such high demands on the functionality of bike clothing. It has to be breathable, a good fit, preferably look cool and for racing maybe even fitted with a windbreaker for extreme downhill runs. No matter whether it's after a mountain biker's big adrenaline challenge or a road cyclist's new track record, no cyclist wants to smell of sweat. A fresh feeling on the winner's podium or just in the beer garden would be much more agreeable.
Vaude, the eco-friendly sportswear manufacturer and the name sponsor of the mountain bike marathon team Centurion Vaude, relies on Sanitized® for its cycling wear. The tops are treated with a hygienie function which prevents the smell of sweat building up. The mountain bikers from the Vaude Centurion team can be proud of their victories in the most extreme mountain bike races, including BIKE Transalp and Ronda Extrema at Lake Garda.
Likewise, the distinguished Swiss bike, snow and street wear brand Zimtstern gives their mountain bike jerseys a real added value with the built-in Sanitized® hygiene function. The bluesign® certification of the Sanitized® technology was an important decision factor for Zimtstern, to ensure that the harmony between high-tech materials and sustainable production persists.
bluesign® is the international quality label for sustainability in the global textile production chain. As a System Partner, SANITIZED is a founding member.


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I am single again. This is the hardest thing I've ever written. I hope it helps someone out there. 2nd January 2019
This is the hardest blog I've ever had to write. I have split up with Wayne. And before any of you start thinking "oh she can't keep a man" (because that gets thrown around WAY too much towards women who aren't married and settled down at my age), allow me to explain that it was ME who ended it and for good reason. I know my love life has always been turbulent and that's one of the reasons I stayed single for so long. I didn't trust myself to choose a good one anymore. Even though I'm not really in the limelight anymore, most people of a certain age still know my name and most guys I've been with still get excited over the fact that I'm THE Jodie Marsh. Over the last 15 years or so I've either had guys wanting to get with me because of my tiny bit of fame or because they just thought I was a catch, as in; I have a lovely home, money to do what I want (mostly spent on looking after them) and an exciting life (as you know I'm always up to something!). They love the lifestyle and all I have to offer. For all my money, fame and success (or whatever they choose to see), I am still just a normal woman who likes things like cooking and dog walks and who lives a very grounded and lovely life away from the spotlight. Put simply, I'm quite a cool chick. And that's not me being big-headed; it's a fact. I have found the perfect balance between enjoying the perks of being a little bit famous and of living a normal but exciting life with the best of what I can afford. When I met Wayne I thought he was literally ME but in male form. He loved all the same things I did and we had so much in common. We talked for hours about life, music, films, events, education, our wild pasts and the fact that we both wanted a normal but successful life now. I honestly thought he was perfect and The One for me. Sadly a chain of events has happened that has led to me opening my eyes and seeing things for how they really are and that he is not in fact even close to being the one for me. Plus something unforgivable happened the other night and being a strong woman (and one who knows her own worth) I knew it needed to end immediately. I want this blog to be empowering to not just women but men too who maybe think there is something wrong with them, that they are "unlovable", those who can't seem to find love, those who always end up in shit relationships, those who get treated badly, those who are physically or mentally abused or controlled. I want to show you all that there is NOTHING wrong with you and that if it can happen to me then it can happen to anyone.


text: Ever since the dawn of time, the Minions have lived to serve the most despicable of masters. From the T-Rex to Napoleon, the easily distracted tribe has helped the biggest and the baddest of villains. "Pussy" is a magnificent manifesto for soaring into joyous, erotic fulfillment and power for the latest phase of women's lib. Its wonderfully penned by a woman who has already become a female Moses. The first documentary is a generalized introduction to the Amazonian cultures. This documentary covers many aspects of Amazonian life, including hunting methods, rituals, religion, medicinal plants, and shamanism.


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Computer Systems Engineer Sr. Job Role: Independently plans installs, integrates and validates systems software and hardware solutions. Manages technical change implementation across environments. Acquires and applies broad knowledge of the business, its products, and processes. Resolves issues of and navigates obstacles to deliver work product. Serves as a resource to less experienced team members on escalated issues of a routine nature. Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, integration and administration of internal and external business solutions that meet customer needs. Job Overview: 1. Consistently applies learned processes, procedures and workflows to include however not limited to the software and/or hardware environments in one domain. 2. Generates new solutions leveraging competent skills and knowledge. 3. Solve complex infrastructure and application problems independently. 4. Considered fully qualified in one domain. May serve as a mentor to junior team members. 5. May be a subject matter expert in one or more specializations within a domain. 6. Utilizes troubleshooting techniques to determine problem root cause and apply knowledge of operational infrastructure to determine business impact. 7. Perform system monitoring, daily check, diagnostic and corrective action, complex root cause analysis and implement corrective measures to prevent future service interruptions. 8. Configures, maintains and monitors systems infrastructure to enhance availability, improve performance, and ensure adequate capacity. Minimum Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience, 4+ years relevant business support and/or general information technology support experience, Working knowledge of systems administration and/or systems programming skills, Working knowledge of Websphere, Unix, Windows Server, Desktop OS internals or Mainframe domains. Preferred Requirements: Apple Certified Unix Scripting Absolute Manage Certified Familiar with distribution processes Packaging experience Windows server experience iRapp Server Experience


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REIA's corporate sponsors play a vital role in providing REIA members, real estate agents and related business sectors with up to date and well informed advice.
REIA would like to thank all of our sponsors for their commitment to the real estate sector.
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Co-Creating a Garden of Abundance
Before I select a new plant for my garden, I THINK about which rose will be best. My thoughts are constructive, focused and specific, as they propel me toward my objective. I research which varieties are the hardiest for my region. I consider the color, the leaves and the size of the plant when it's mature. I am open and receptive to ideas and suggestions.
As I think purposefully about my choice, I BELIEVE that God works with me to guide me to the right and perfect rose. We may think that the purchase of a rosebush is trivial; nothing could be further from the truth. Just like the garden we've always wanted, the life we've always imagined is the sum of a multitude of opportunities that continuously arise. When we engage with God to co-create these everyday moments, we find ourselves surrounded by a flourishing garden of abundance!
Focusing now, on the rosebush, understanding that I am in partnership with God, I LISTEN. I listen for messages. Look! There's an e-mail from my favorite garden vendor with the exact bush on sale. A friend has just stopped by to give me a bag of topsoil that she doesn't need. My afternoon appointment cancels on a perfect day for planting. As the messages keep coming, I discern divine guidance. And I know it is the right time to proceed.
As I listen with my intellect and my intuition, I hear the messages coming from everywhere—from the Voice within during silent meditation and from numerous encounters and "coincidences" throughout my day. I am aware, awake and attentive, to hear and to follow this magnificent guidance.
I continuously communicate with God to manifest my rose. I think about the rosebush which I affirm will soon be mine, and I receive messages of guidance. But then what? I ACT; I act in harmony with the guidance I receive. Without action, nothing happens. Without action, my life does not move forward. Without action, my garden becomes barren. I commit to action as I trust God's guidance in all things.
As I plant my new rosebush, I say, "Thank you, God, for this great new addition to my life." ACKNOWLEDGEMENT keeps the wheel of blessings turning! My gratitude comes from an understanding that what I've achieved was not just the result of my own talents, skills and ambitions. I have been blessed to be part of the co-creation process.
Whether it is the co-creation of a rosebush, a new job, an enhanced relationship, the purchase of a house or anything else we desire, we can manifest it when we: THINK, BELIEVE, LISTEN, ACT and ACKNOWLEDGE. We can use this formula to partner with God and co-create a life that is a garden of abundance.


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Newsletter Issue #777October 20th, 2014
An Apple media event is never enough for some. Even when the product intros are known in advance, some way will be found to suggest that none of it is very important. It doesn't matter if customers are lining up to buy the new products. Such people are merely insulted as unquestioning fanatics who will allegedly buy anything with an Apple label.
Certainly the "Gray Lady," better known as The New York Times, has become a certified, died-in-the-wool purveyor of misleading and fear-mongering pieces about Apple of late. One example was a recent article skeptical of the ongoing success of the iPad, which claimed there were only a few useful apps optimized for that tablet. This came just before Apple announced there were a total of 675,000 iPad apps. They include Microsoft Office for the iPad, still the only touch-based version, Apple's iWork and a collection of productivity apps from Adobe and other companies. This doesn't mean that the iPad will magically recover from an ongoing sales slump overnight, but it's clear Apple is working hard to keep the flame alive.
Then there's iOS 8, which has had a short and troubled existence. But adoption continues to increase at a steady clip, and Monday will bring an 8.1 update with Apple Pay and other new features, plus some expected bug fixes.
Meanwhile, on this week's episode of The Tech Night Owl LIVE, we welcomed columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who also explained why he's cut back on his Face-book activities. During the session, Kirk profiled iTunes 12, the OS X Yosemite-savvy version, and explained why he is thinking about replacing his relatively new Mac Pro with a 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display.
If I had an unlimited amount of cash, I'd definitely consider the 5K iMac as a replacement for my aging iMac. It's definitely a pro-grade desktop that might appeal to many who might have otherwise considered a Mac Pro. Just selling a 5K all-in-one for about the price of the display alone is certainly an amazing achievement, especially when you consider all those complaints about an "Apple Tax."
You also heard from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, who brought you up to date on the platform wars. He covered the differing concepts of tablets from Apple and Android, Google's Android Lollipop and Microsoft's Windows 10 operating systems, and why he believes both companies are out of ideas. He also explained why he believes Samsung, the largest maker of Google smartphones, wants to ditch Android.
On this week's episode of our other radio show, The Paracast: Gene and Chris present Ronald Regehr, who has been a UFO researcher for more than 50 years. Regehr is also a retired aerospace engineer with 36 years experience at Douglas Aircraft and Aerojet Electro Systems working in space and space surveillance systems. He is MUFON's Director of Documentation and a MUFON research specialist in space satellite technology. Two of his major areas of contribution in UFO research are satellite detection of UFOs and analysis of photos and other data associated with the Roswell case. Regehr is currently researching the Puebloan culture history and legends as recorded via their petroglyphs and pictographs.
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With the arrival of OS X Yosemite, or OS X 10.10, on October 16th, tens of millions of Mac users were able to join all those beta testers in downloading the official, final release. This is the first time, since the release of the original Mac OS X Public Beta in 2000, that Mac users had a crack at trying out an unfinished OS. Well, maybe not quite, since the release version that arrived the following March was, according to Steve Jobs, intended for power users and early adopters. It was still beta quality software.
In those days, though, beta testers had to pay for the privilege, to the tune of $29.95. At least you got credit towards the release version. These days, Apple gives away OS X, and as part of a new policy of relative openness, a beta program was set up for up to one million Mac users who merely signed up and accepted the user agreement. However, it doesn't appear that Apple ever enforced that cap, since a figure of more than a million users was cited at last week's media event, which also included those iPad and Mac refreshes.
In theory, allowing loads of customers to beta test OS X should result in a more reliable release, assuming Apple received plenty of feedback about problems. In passing, I see some lingering issues, one possibly significant, another mostly an irritant, which survived the beta process but wasn't fixed. But I'll get to that shortly.
In June, I installed the developer preview on my late 2009 27-inch iMac, first on a second drive, a 1TB LaCie FireWire 800 device. I was more daring on a 2010 17-inch MacBook Pro, where I did an upgrade installation of the public beta.
I managed a .500 batting average. I ran into trouble getting the iMac to boot after the OS installation, which was done over a clone backup of my startup drive. It stalled halfway through the startup process, based on the status of the progress bar, which is not a unique problem unfortunately.
Rather than waste time to seek a reason that was probably out of my hands anyway, I ended up reformatting the drive into two partitions, one strictly for Yosemite developer releases. Without the remnants of a previous installation, the installation was successful. Later on, more confident that the worst bugs were being ironed out, I took a chance to upgrade the iMac's startup drive with success.
Of course, I had a full backup in case things went awry.
Over the course of the test process on both the iMac and MacBook Pro, I regularly submitted bug reports and feedback to Apple. One lingering problem that persists in the final release is a curious issue with Apple Mail. A short time after it's launched, the number of messages in a mailbox folder is no longer displayed. The same phenomenon happens on both Macs.
Since others I've contacted haven't encountered the same problem, I wonder if it can be attributed to the fact that I have over 100,000 messages spanning several accounts and a number of folders. It happens with my iCloud, Gmail and AOL accounts, not to mention the ones hosted on our server. Rebuilding the mailboxes doesn't fix anything, so it is likely due to a Yosemite-specific limitation in handling large mailboxes. Readers, your comments would be appreciated.
But that's not the only problem I had with the final release. The installation on the MacBook Pro went just fine. On the iMac, however, the first startup after installation would fail with the progress bar at the halfway mark. This is the very same problem I confronted with the first developer preview.
On Apple's advice, I tried rebooting the iMac without any external devices connected, and the restart succeeded. To test that solution, I reinstalled Yosemite with the drives disconnected, and encountered the same symptom. Again, it worked fine on the second startup.
Finally, I updated the clone backup, restarted from that device, and erased the iMac's internal drive. I did a fresh installation of Yosemite, and used Migration Assistant to restore my stuff. I was only partly successful. The first startup appeared to complete, but stalled as the desktop was loading. I gave it a full hour to clear up without success. When I forced a shutdown and restarted, everything went perfectly. Subsequent restarts were successful.
I do not presume to guess why the initial restart failed. It may be that a specific preference or the presence of a really stuffed Desktop folder slowed things to a dead stop. But I didn't want to take the time to reinstall all my apps, which come from both physical media and online sources, and not just the Mac App Store. It was an option, but one that would take days rather than hours to manage.
Regardless, the otherwise clean install of Yosemite delivered noticeably snapper performance. Apps launch and files open noticeably quicker. Even Internet access seems swifter despite the fact that my online connection and hardware is unchanged.
In the old days of the original Mac OS, you could do a clean installation as part of the standard setup process. The installer would create a new set of system files, and leave a "Previous System Folder" for power users to restore some of their third-party stuff. I can see where a smarter installer can handle such chores in a semi-automated fashion. First a clean OS installation, and then an option to restore third-party settings and support files from the previous system installation, along with kernel extensions. To most Mac users, backups, restores and fresh app installs, while not hard to accomplish, can be time-consuming and work against the alleged simplicity of an OS X upgrade.
In my case, it made perfect sense. I can also hope that the first maintenance update, 10.10.1, will fix the Mail glitch and other issues. I've also read a few online reports about slow installations and slow startups after installation, so I don't feel so lonesome about encountering similar problems.
Otherwise, Yosemite seems a pretty solid release.
With the release of the Yosemite-compatible version of Parallels Desktop, version 10.1, you now have a simple option to download and install Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview. There are online instructions about a fairly annoying setup routine, dealing with DVD disk images and some command line nonsense, but none of that is necessary. The folks at Parallels make it easy to download and install the beta OS in a single set of simple steps.
The option is available when you create a new virtual machine. For me, it took over an hour for the initial download and installation. There are the usual dumb status messages as the Windows 10 setup proceeds, similar to the stuff that polluted the screens with Windows 8. Microsoft appears to be taking a shave and haircut approach rather than throw out the baby and the bathwater and try over.
The overall look and feel of this early Windows 10 release is still heavily influenced by the bad decisions Microsoft made with Windows 8. Yes, there is a traditional Start menu activated from the lower left of the screen. It is polluted with those Modern UI-inspired stick pin figures and cartoonish shapes, but otherwise behaves very much as the Start menu that Windows users have come to love, or at least accept.
Gone is the foolish Charms preferences pane, which was activated by tapping the right end of the screen or fooling with a mouse until you hit the sweet spot. The Settings pane you select from the Start menu doesn't look altogether different, however. The basic suite of changes is still highly simplified, or dumbed down. The Modern theme carries through to the upgraded desktop layer, but it's still usable.
You also have rudimentary window management capabilities with the tiled layer. Basic multitasking, the ability to handle multiple windows, is improved, but it seems the most significant feature is blatantly borrowed from OS X. It's called Task View, and is highly reminiscent of Mission Control.
There's also a multiple desktop feature, where you can put one or more apps in their own space independent of other apps and potential screen clutter. This is another useful feature, but nothing original. There have already been third-party solutions, and OS X users are familiar with Spaces. There are also similar Linux utilities.
The core of what Microsoft is doing is to restore a few features from previous versions of Windows that should not have been changed or removed, and add a couple of OS X-style concepts, while retaining the updated looks for better or worse. Mostly worse.
While Apple will tout hundreds of new features for an OS X — or iOS — release. Microsoft is lucky to offer a handful, at least so far. But they don't move Windows in compelling new directions so much as attempt to fix the damage caused by Windows 8.
One thing is sure, though. Parallels has done a great job taming Windows 10 to run smoothly in a virtual machine. I didn't even consider changing any of the default settings, and I was perfectly happy with performance on my vintage iMac, running Yosemite. But there's nothing about Windows 10 that makes it a must have, at least so far.
However, a Technical Preview means that Microsoft is still working on the OS, and I suppose it's possible some interesting and compelling new features will be added before the promised late 2015 release. But so much of it reeks of a desperate attempt to undo at least some of the Windows 8 damage, and struggle to make Microsoft seem relevant in the new mobile computing world.
For now, if you must use Windows, and cannot tolerate Windows 8 even for a little while, you might as well install Windows 7. That, and a multiple desktop utility such as ViruaWin, will deliver a far more compelling experience than any scheme Microsoft has devised for its new operating systems.
You see, it's still very much about productivity. The enterprise isn't buying Windows boxes to have employees gush over live tiles and cartoon-inspired artwork. They care first and foremost about productivity, predictability and reliability. That's where Windows 8 failed. While Windows 10 certainly makes a solid effort at a fixer-upper, it may not be enough for some, particularly those tempted to switch to a Mac.
In short, I agree with my friend, commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, that Microsoft definitely seems to have out of ideas.
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