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Our daily roundup of retirement news your clients may be thinking about.
Medicare will settle short-term care bills
Medicare announced its proposal to offer deals with hundreds of thousands of hospitals to settle the bills for short-term care services given to patients. The deals, which could amount to several hundred million dollars, are designed to cover more than two-thirds of the bills that hospitals want Medicare to pay. The proposal is open to eligible hospitals willing to resolve their pending appeals in exchange for timely partial payment and would enable these hospitals to alleviate the administrative burden of current appeals on both the hospital and Medicare system, says a spokesman from Medicare. -- The New York Times
Are long-term care insurance hybrids all they're cracked up to be?
Instead of getting straight long-term care coverage, more clients are choosing life/long-term care insurance hybrid policies that require less strict health screening and won't have premium increases as the premium is paid in lump sum, according to an article in Morningstar. But unlike straight long-term care insurance, clients may find shopping and comparing hybrid policies available in the market difficult, and these options may not look appealing in case long-term care insurance premiums stabilize and interest rates increase. Read the discussion on the consequences of buying hybrid policies. -- Morningstar
3 reasons not to raid your retirement accounts
Workers are advised to avoid taking a loan or an early withdrawal from their retirement accounts as much as possible as they may have to pay a 10% penalty, according to this article in USA Today. Such a move could also lead to lost opportunity cost, resulting in reduced investment returns. Workers may also face unintended consequences, such as paying taxes and probably a 10% penalty if they fail to complete the payment on time. -- USA Today
How dividends can make the 4% rule easy
The common advice retirees get is to adopt the 4% withdrawal rule to ensure their nest eggs will last, but investing in dividend stocks that promise a 4% return can also be a good strategy, according to an article in Motley Fool. While such a strategy comes with financial risks, retirees also face the risk of running out of money in their later years if they withdraw from their savings. The 4% rule can also pose problems for retirees who invested most of their assets in stocks and other products, especially in a low-interest rate environment. -- Motley Fool
5 retirement planning must-haves
Pre-retirees need to take some actions to ensure they will experience a hassle-free transition into retirement, according to this article in U.S. News & World Report. First, they need to determine the activities they want to engage in when they retire, and ensure that they have a network of loved ones and friends who will support them through their golden years. They also need to decide whether they should stay in their current home or move to another place, carry an insurance coverage that suits their needs, and have a clear set of goals they want to accomplish in retirement. -- Yahoo Finance
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I've posted this in our Ravelry group, and I wanted to share it here as well. We're looking for someone to join the CustomFit team!
As I'm sure you all can imagine, since the launch of CustomFit there is a lot to be done around here. It's become obvious to Jackie and me that it's high time to bring on some additional help.
So! We're looking for a part-time assistant to help with… …well, all manner of things, probably, but the primary initial focus will be on helping us support all of the super-awesome CustomFit knitters.
For now, this is a contractor position requiring 10 – 15 hours a week (with the potential to grow into something more as we get this project off the ground).
We are looking for someone with 1 – 3 years of work experience, very strong communication and organization skills, and who is comfortable interacting with many people both online and in person. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who is an intermediate to advanced sweater knitter, and who has the ability to travel on occasion (usually over weekends).
If this interests you, yay! Please do email us at [email protected] with the subject "Go, Team!". Please include your resume and information about your sweater portfolio. And please feel free to forward to anyone you think may be interested!
We're super excited about how things are going so far, and even more excited about things to come. More on that tomorrow!

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There are 150 days to go until competition officially kicks off in Brisbane for the inaugural Australian Youth Water Polo Championships starting 12... [more]
Water Polo Australia is the national governing body for the sport of water polo in Australia. It is charged with the development and education of water polo players, officials, coaches and volunteers throughout Australia and with the conduct of competitions and championships for all levels of participation.
Nationwide competitions are conducted in the National League for both men and women, 20 & Under for Junior Men and Junior Women, 18 & Under Championships, 16 & Under Club Championships for Youth boys and girls and 14 & Under Club categories.
The sport is governed by a conference of all states and territories which elect five Directors to the WPAL Board. In addition to these five Directors, there are two nominated Directors by Commissions, namely the Athletes Commission and the Referee's Commission. The executive directs the day-to-day activities of the association through a National Office based in Sydney.
Our Vision
"To facilitate and nurture the sport of water polo for the enjoyment of all levels of participation."
Our Mission
"Water Polo Australia will be recognised and accepted as a successful major sporting organisation both in Australia and internationally through its astute and planned management, the performance of international teams and the delivery of water polo at all levels."
Our Values
- working to ensure equity in access to water polo, taking into consideration gender, age, ability and geographical location
- encouraging and recognising the achievement of excellence in water polo
- communicating with members and fostering the involvement of stakeholders in the organisation and development of the future of water polo
- representing the interests of water polo to various government, and other agencies, significant to the development of water polo
- accountability for financial and organisational management of water polo at the national level
- provision of the highest standard of coaching and officiating at all levels
- adoption and application of best practice in the management of water polo as a business and in elite sports development showing respect to all those involved in water polo, and all those involved in water polo to each other making water polo an enjoyable experience for all those involved in the sport, no matter in what capacity.
Our Board
President: Mr Thomas Whalan
Directors: Mr Stephen Blunt, Mr Phil Scales, Mr Daniel Bartels, Mr Trent Birkett
Athletes Commission Chair: Ms Jane Moran
Appointed Directors: Mr Andrew Knox, Ms Susie Smith
A Message from the President
As confirmed in Water Polo Australia's recently adopted Towards 2020 Strategic Plan, WPA's purpose is "To facilitate and grow the sport of water polo, thereby increasing participation at all levels and achieving sustainable success at the elite level".
The sport has 12,000 registered participants with a further 16,000 playing competitively in schools. One of our goals is to encourage the continued growth in these numbers.
The focus of the WPA Board over the next 4 years will be in the following four areas;
- Governance and Management
- High Performance
- Sport Development &
- Business Development/Commercial Growth
The development of our Strategic Plan has been a consultative process, enabling input from WPA's member states. This is entirely appropriate as, while WPA is the custodian of the strategic direction of Australian water polo, the States are delegated the responsibility of organising & delivering most of our competitions. It is essential that there remains a strong unity of purpose between these two roles. The Plan also benefited from the input of our major funder, the Australian Sports Commission. The guidance provided by ASC's 'Winning Edge' strategy has heavily influenced our thinking in determining our mid term priorities.
WPA looks forward to your support in continuing to grow water polo at every level.


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A cultural-tourism village highlighting Vietnam's ethnic groups will open on September 19 in Hanoi.Covering an area of 1,544 hectares in Dong Mo, Son Tay Town of Hanoi, the village is a complex of traditional Vietnamese architecture, including architectural replicas of various ethnic groups homes, temples, pagodas, communal houses and more. The replicas are all furnished with their daily production tools, arts, crafts and so on. All these works and items exhibited highlight the unique cultural characteristics of each ethnic group. According to Ho Anh Tuan, manager of the village, they have invited artisans and local people from ethnic groups to manage their own cultural spaces in the village as well as to guide visitors. He shared, "No one can preserve cultural values as well as their creators.We have invited representatives, artisans, village chiefs and professionals from ethnic groups to discuss ways of managing and operating the village properly and efficiently. The … [Read more...] about Vietnam's ethnic groups to be on display in new village
Ethnic groups
Gifts warm holiday for dwindling ethnic group
DTiNews, along with Phuc Thanh Pagoda, in Nghe An Province have delivered Tet gifts to the poor people of Dan Lai, the smallest ethnic group in Vietnam. Phuc Thanh Pagoda and the Vuon Tue Club give gifts to Dan Lai People On January 11, DTiNews, Phuc Thanh Pagoda and the Vuon Tue Club provided 200 blankets, 1 tonne of rice, 0.5 tonnes of salt and many clothes, to the group located in the Pu Mat National Park, Con Cuong District. According to legend, the Dan Lai People fled to the Giang River when they could not come up with the required offerings to the king, which consisted of one hundred golden bamboo trees and a luxurious ship. The Dan Lai people are well-known as the "sleep-sitting" group. It is said that this habit was formed in order to guard against beasts and enemies. In modern times they still depend heavily on the forest for food and other necessities. Their number is also decreasing of hunger, limited agricultural and long-term interbreeding. As a result, in … [Read more...] about Gifts warm holiday for dwindling ethnic group
The Cham ethnic groups in Vietnam
(VOVworld) – The Cham ethnic groups speak a dialect of the Malayo-Polinesianlanguage and are related to the Raglai, Ede, Chu Ru and Gia Rai groups in Vietnam. The Cham people share ethnic similarities with Indonesians, Malaysians and Bruneians in South East Asia. In Vietnam, they are native to the south central coastal region and build their culture under the influence of Indian culture. The Cham in Vietnam number more than 160,000, concentrated in Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan and parts of Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, An Giang, Tay Ninh and Ho Chi Minh city. Cham villages are scattered in the south central coasts. The Cham comprises of various local groups with varying religion, belief and culture. Some attend mosques, while others practice their religion in pagodas or tower temples. Le Duy Dai of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology says the Cham in Vietnam comprises of 4 distinct groups: "The 4 Cham groups are different by religion. The majority of Cham in Vietnam are Cham Balamon or … [Read more...] about The Cham ethnic groups in Vietnam
Museum offers vivid picture of ethnic groups
Instead of spending months travelling far and wide to learn about the cultural identities of Vietnam's diverse ethnic groups, tourists only need spend two hours at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. Founded in 1997, the museum is preserving 29,000 exhibits, including around 25,000 on the 54 Vietnamese ethnic communities which reflect every aspect of their tangible and intangible culture. Since its establishment, the museum has been perhaps the highlight of Vietnam's museum system and a prestigious cultural destination for visitors. The museum has welcomed over 3.2 million domestic and foreign tourists thanks to varied activities such as cultural heritage preservation and traditional folk music performances. Vu Quang Trong, Director of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, said " The museum is special at featuring the tangible and intangible culture of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Moreover, we often hold traditional performances and introduce folk games to visitors." … [Read more...] about Museum offers vivid picture of ethnic groups
Ten provinces to participate in the 9th northeast ethnic groups' cultural festival
The Hanoitimes - According to Head of the Department of Ethnic Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Hoang Duc Hau at the recent press conference held in Hanoi, the 9th tourism, sports and culture festival of ethnic groups in the northeast region aims to promote and preserve their cultural identities. The ninth tourism, sports and culture festival of ethnic groups in the northeast region will be organised from September 10-12 in Bac Kan province. The festival aims to promote and preserve the cultural identities of ethnic minority groups in the northeast region while contributing to develop the economy and improving the material and spiritual life of local residents. The event makes an opportunity to promote and honour the ethnic groups' historical and traditional cultural values as well as to introduce the potential of the culture, sports and tourism sector of Bac Kan and other northeast provinces. Illustrative image Diverse cultural activities will … [Read more...] about Ten provinces to participate in the 9th northeast ethnic groups' cultural festival
Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups
Several festivals held by various ethnic groups will be celebrated at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Hanoi this month. During the three-day (February 15-17) event the Sac Xuan Tren Moi Mien To Quoc (Spring in Every Region Nationwide) festival will stage the bumper crop-praying ceremony of the Lo Lo group in Ha Giang Province, the New Year horse racing of the Mong, and the traditional wrestling contest of the Kinh (ethnic majority). In addition, the New Year Festival of the Dao from Bang Ca Village in Hoanh Bo District in Quang Ninh Province, the Han Cuong New Year celebration of the Thai group, and the gong festival of the Muong in Hoa Binh will also be presented. The husband-catching festival of the Chu Ru in Lam Dong, the rice-planting festival of the B'rau in Kon Tum, the rain-praying ceremony of the Cor people in Quang Nam, and the traditional New Year Pang Kate Festival of the Cham in Binh Thuan will also be on display for visitors. The organisers … [Read more...] about Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups
Cultural Heritage Tourism Week of ethnic groups in Ha Giang Province 2013
(TITC) - From 19th to 23rd November 2013, People's Committee of Ha Giang Province will organize Cultural Heritage Tourism Week of ethnic groups in Ha Giang Province 2013 in districts of Quang Binh, Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Meo Vac and Dong Van. The event aims to honor the values of Ha Giang's intangible cultural heritage forms recognized as national intangible cultural heritage forms and contribute to preserving and promoting their values in the province. The highlight of Cultural Heritage Tourism Week of ethnic groups in Ha Giang Province 2013 is the opening ceremony which will be held at 20h on 19th November 2013 at Quang Binh District's Stadium with theme "Quang Binh love" and broadcasted live on Viet Nam Television. Previously, also on 19th November, visitors will enjoy many impressive art programs; participate in special folk games and festivals; and experience to wave brocade with Pa Then ethnic people in My Bac Hamlet, Tan Bac Commune, Quang Binh … [Read more...] about Cultural Heritage Tourism Week of ethnic groups in Ha Giang Province 2013
Culture, sports, and tourism festival of north-eastern ethnic groups opens
(VOVworld) – The 9th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of ethnic groups in the north-eastern region, themed 'Northeast – convergence, solidarity and development', opened on Thursday in Bac Kan City. The festival features unique art performances of 10 provinces in the region. Do Thi Minh Hoa, deputy chairwoman of the Bac Kan provincial People's Committee, said: "It's a great honor for Bac Kan to organize this year's festival. The event is expected to be a great venue for us to meet and exchange with friends from neighboring provinces in the region. We hope to further promote our unique culture and landscape to outsiders as part of the effort to boost local tourism and socioeconomic development." The annual festival aims to preserve and promote the cultural identities of north-eastern ethnic minority groups, enhance unity among people in the region, and contribute to the spiritual life of local residents. The event also offers an … [Read more...] about Culture, sports, and tourism festival of north-eastern ethnic groups opens
VNA betters pictorial magazine for ethnic groups
How to better the content of Dan Toc va Mien Nui (Nationalities and Mountain Area) pictorial magazine, a multilingual publication of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) was in the spotlight at a conference in the southern city of Can Tho on August 16. Addressing the event, VNA Deputy Director General Le Duy Truyen said the magazine, a one-of-a-kind, is designed specifically for ethnic minority groups in over 40 northern, Central Highlands and southwestern provinces. The staff of the magazine are working to launch an e-version and expand publications to cover all State-recognised ethnic languages, he said. He also urged that besides directing public opinion, the editorial staff must work harder to preserve the ethnic languagues, thus helping keep the traces of ethnic culture alive. Deputy Head of the Southwestern Region Steering Committee Duong Quoc Xuan hailed VNA for issuing the first bilingual publication targeting Khmer and ethnic groups nationwide. He suggested creating more columns … [Read more...] about VNA betters pictorial magazine for ethnic groups
Northeast ethnic groups cultural festival to be held
The ninth Tourism, Sports and Culture Festival 2015 of ethnic groups in the northeast region will take place in Bac Kan province from September 10-12. Head of the Department of Ethnic Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Hoang Duc Hau The event will see the participation of ten provinces in the northeast region – Bac Kan, Phu Tho, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh and Vinh Phuc. A series of cultural activities, including performances of excerpts of outstanding ethnic group festivals, mass art performances, traditional ethnic clothing shows, an exhibition on cultural products and tourism and a photo exhibition on specific cultural identities in the region, will be organised, with the participation of thousands of artists from the provinces. Additionally, sports and tourism activities will also be held, such as folk games, football matches and seminars on tourism development in the region. According to Head of … [Read more...] about Northeast ethnic groups cultural festival to be held


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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels urged to stop war
A summit of four African heads of state has urged rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo to cease fire and stop threats to depose the government.
The leaders also told the M23 group to leave the eastern city of Goma, which they captured on Tuesday.
Later the rebels said they had met DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, and would hold talks with him.
The summit was held in Uganda which, alongside Rwanda, has been accused of backing the rebels.
Both countries deny the charges.
The UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis, with food and medicines running short.
Armed groups have battled over mineral-rich eastern DR Congo for two decades.
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President Kabila and the presidents of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania attended the Uganda talks but the Rwandan leader, Paul Kagame, stayed away. He was represented by his foreign minister.
M23 leader Jean-Marie Runiga was also in Kampala.
The four presidents issued a statement calling on M23 to "stop all war activities and withdraw from Goma" and "stop talk of overthrowing an elected government". Mr Kabila was also urged to listen to the rebels' grievances.
Rebels have rejected previous calls to leave Goma, the capital of North Kivu province and the main city in eastern DR Congo.
However, Mr Runiga said a withdrawal was possible, but could only come about from talks with Mr Kabila.
He said he held a meeting with Mr Kabila to arrange the talks, and that despite some tensions the meeting had gone "very well".
"Direct negotiations are scheduled between us and Kabila tomorrow," he said, quoted by AFP news agency.
The presidents' statement also proposed:
- That the DR Congo government should evaluate the "legitimate grievances of M23"
- M23's withdrawal from current positions to at least 20km (13 miles) from Goma within two days
- A joint force of neutral regional troops, government soldiers and rebels at Goma airport
- That Goma police be rearmed and resume duty
- That UN Monusco peacekeepers occupy the neutral zone between Goma and M23
- Supervision of the process by army chiefs of Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo
About 500,000 people have been displaced by the rebellion since it began in April, with the formation of M23 after a mutiny in the army.
The rebels said they were not given army posts promised in a 2009 deal to end a previous uprising.
Their exact aims are unclear but they have also advanced beyond Goma, taking the town of Sake despite a loyalist fight-back.
They had threatened to attack the capital, Kinshasa, if President Kabila did not open negotiations with them.
The UN has accused Rwanda and Uganda of backing the M23, saying the chain of command culminates with Rwandan Defence Minister James Kabarebe.
The M23's gains have raised fears of renewed war in DR Congo, where some five million people died in a conflict from 1997-2003.
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning the rebel seizure of Goma and calling for sanctions against M23 leaders.
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled as the rebel forces have advanced, scattering from villages and refugee camps.
The United Nations' children's fund Unicef says hundreds of children have been separated from their parents. It warns that many of them risk being recruited by armed groups.


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We have a double dose of interviews for you in this episode. To give you a little behind the scenes on this show, we wanted to interview TapCraft but we wanted a really cool place to do the interview. When we asked owner Michael Peacock about where to do that show, he suggested one of the breweries where he installed their tap system, Circle Nine Brewing. We thought it was a great idea, now we can feature not only TapCraft but also the newest brewery in the Kearney Mesa area, Circle Nine.
We start the interview with Circle Nine. We are joined by Darren Baker and Andrew Campbell who are both co-owners and brewers. We wonder where their love of craft beer came and then go into how they plan on differentiating themselves from the rest of the industry. This leads into a discussion about lagers and how they visited Japan and joined in on a 400-year old festival where they gained some of their notoriety. Two of Beagle's loves are construction and the program at SDSU, of course, we ask them how it was building the brewery and how the SDSU program helped them. From there we ask them what trends they like and do not like, and of course the biggest trend today is the "haze craze." We take a short break and come back with Circle Nine to talk about some of their beers. We end with some side conversations and then come back with TapCraft.
Now with TapCraft, we come back with Michael Peacock and Travis Hudson. After the break, we are trying to remember who has graduated the SDSU craft beer program and where they are. Once we are officially back, we wonder where Peacock got his love for craft beer and how he ended up teaching the draft systems class at SDSU. During this, we find out all the different things that can be put through a draft system, one of them you might not believe it unless you heard it on here. We get Peacock's train of thought when he goes to a bar or brewery and then orders a beer. That turns into a discussion of beer finance and a question for breweries and bars that asks the question of if they know how many pints of beer they are losing to incorrect pouring and too much foam. Since there was some real world news with a lawsuit pertaining to cleaning a draft system, we do talk about that with Peacock. You can read about this lawsuit here and here.
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Thank you, The Perfect Pour, Colin Salmon, Tait Campbell, Ken Lierman, Chris Bush, Tony Bagz, Tom Keliinoi, Nick Shields, Ryan DeBusk, West Coaster, Dave V, Roger Smith, Captain Eli, Craftbeeray, Vance Arthurs, Bill Benzel, Alana Gomez, Patrick Zacharias, Ryan Fowler, Greg Nagel, Neil Halpin, John Allegretti, Scott Schmalbach, Brian Goold, Matt Landes, Cyrus B, Ben, and Hoppy Craftsmen Podcast! (Nate, Jeff, & Chris).
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This episode was recorded at Circle Nine Brewing.
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Read the whole review before judging: My friends and I watched Horrid Henry (Jan 2013), I watched it twice. I watched it twice because they said I was Horrid Henry. Blah. This is an English movie, and you can probably already guess it had horrid colors, worse socks, and terrible pronunciation of the English language. So in return I came up with names for them, Paul M. as Miss BattleAxe (played by Angelica Huston) Steven F. as Stuck up Steve, (played by Tyger Drew-Honey), Melissa L. as Miss Lovely (played by Parminder Nagra) Remmy, that is me, as Horrid Henry (played by Theo Stevenson) and a whole cast of cute kids.
Oh the movie. Well Henry is like most boys. He has a little brother 'Perfect Peter' that would drive anyone insane. For as being as cute as he is, Henry (also mistaken for Henrietta he is so cute) you would think everyone would love him, but no, whatever goes wrong in the school, Henry did it, even though he didn't do it. A couple of pranks and now he gets blamed for everything, including getting their school closed.
For most boys, that would be great, except the boys have to go to expensive Brickhouse School, which is one of those crush your soul schools if you do not behave, and Henrietta's Great Aunt will pay for him to go to an all girls school. Personally I thought that would be great, except at their age, girls don't like boys, anymore than boys like girls.
The music is great, the acting is great, the directing is great, the color makes you think of Willy Wonka on drugs.
However I found myself laughing through the whole thing, and laughing even more when I saw it the second time. Keep in mind this is an English movie so be warned a lot of farts happen (See how schools affect the Environment). It will not be a movie I put in my collection, after all how much cuteness can anyone take? This really is a movie for kids 6 and up! But I still rate this movie 4.5 out of 5 stars. Enjoy it for what it is worth. Poor Henry.


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VMware vSphere: Fast Track (VVFT)
Including voucher for the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam (2V0-620) and VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Exam (2V0-621).
Who should attend
New and experienced system administrators, systems engineers, and system integrators willing to work hard to achieve superior vSphere skills with minimal time away from the office.
This course is part of the following Certifications:
- System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems
- Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course or VCA-DCV certification
Course Objectives
This intensive, extended-hours course combines instructor training with hands-on labs to focus on how to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere® 6, including VMware ESXi™ 6 and VMware vCenter Server™ 6. This course combines the content of the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course with troubleshooting skills needed for maintaining highly available and scalable vSphere environments. Students gain practical experience with these concepts through the completion of hands-on labs. Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) exam.
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
- Deploy an ESXi host and create virtual machines
- Deploy a vCenter Server instance or VMware vCenter™ Server Appliance™
- Configure and manage the vSphere infrastructure with the VMware vSphere® Client™ and the VMware vSphere® Web Client
- Configure virtual networks with vSphere standard switches
- Describe and use a content library
- Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere® vMotion®
- Use VMware vSphere® Storage vMotion® to migrate virtual machine storage
- Use VMware vRealize™ Operations Manager™ to identify and solve issues through analytics and alerts
- Manage VMware vSphere® High Availability and VMware vSphere® Fault Tolerance
- Use VMware vSphere® Replication™ and VMware vSphere® Data Protection™ to replicate virtual machines and perform data recovery
- Use VMWare vSphere® Distributed Resource Scheduler™ clusters to improve host scalability
- Use vSphere distributed switches to improve network scalability
- Use VMware vSphere® Update Manager™ to apply patches
- Perform basic troubleshooting of ESXi hosts, virtual machines, vCenter Server, virtual networking, virtual storage, and other vSphere operations
Course Content
- Course Introduction
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- Resource Management and Monitoring
- vSphere HA and vSphere FT
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- VMware Training Credits: 65 VTC
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Companies are launching initial public offerings at the fastest pace in years, thanks to a surging stock market and investor demand. In the first two months of this year, we note that 42 companies went public in the U.S., tying 2007 for the busiest start to a year for IPOs since 2000. Meanwhile, the booming U.S. stock market and rising home values have also contributed to more economic growth and wealth. The net worth of U.S. households and nonprofit organizations reached an inflation-adjusted...


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The top 20 Korean on-screen couples of all time, according to fans
If you ask big K-drama fans who their favorite couples of all time are, most can respond almost instantly. The Korean broadcasting company KBS recently conducted a survey asking Korean fans who they thought were the top K-drama and Korean movie couples, and the results might surprise you!
Many of the winners can be watched right here on DramaFever, so click on the title so you can see why they are considered the best couples!
20. Ha Ji Won and Lee Seo Jin in Damo (2003)
19. Cha Seung Won and Gong Hyo Jin in Greatest Love (2011)
18. Kim Hye Ja and Lee Soon Jae in What Is Love? (1991)
17. Yoon Eun Hye and Gong Yoo in Coffee Prince (2007)
16. Shim Eun Ha and Han Suk Gyu in Christmas in August (1998)
15. Uhm Aeng Ran and Kang Shin Sung Il in Barefoot Youth (1964)
14. Kim Yoo Jung and Yeo Jin Goo in Moon Embraces the Sun (2012)
13. Choi Jin Shil and Choi Soo Jong in Jealousy (1992)
12. Kim Jung Eun and Park Shin Yang in Lovers in Paris (2004)
11. Choi Jae Sung and Chae Si Ra in Eyes of Dawn (1991)
10. So Ji Sub and Im Soo Jung in I'm Sorry, I Love You (2006)
9. Go Hyun Jung and Choi Min Soo in Sandglass (1995)
8. Shin Ae Ra and Cha In Pyo in Love in Your Arms (1994)
7. Song Seung Hun and Song Hye Gyo in Autumn in My Heart (2000)
6. Kim Sun Ah and Hyun Bin in My Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
5. Jun Ji Hyun and Cha Tae Hyun in My Sassy Girl (2001)
4. Kim Soo Hyun and Jeon Ji Hyun My Love From Another Star (2013)
3. Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won in Secret Garden (2010)
2. Kim Hye Ja and Choi Boo Ram in Country Diaries (1980)
1. Bae Yong Jun and Choi Ji Woo in Winter Sonata (2002)
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Iturbide, Fink, Van Houtryve to Be Honored at ICP Infinity Awards 2015
Posted by Holly Hughes on Thursday February 26, 2015 | Awards/Contests/Grants
The International Center of Photography (ICP) announced their list of 2015 Infinity Award Winners this morning. The awards will be presented April 30 at a gala in New York City. The 2015 Cornell Capa Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Graciela Iturbide. ICP will give the award for Art to photographer Larry Fink. Tomas... More ›


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Comedian Jim Carrey is hopeful director Peter Farrelly will follow through with plans to cast Emma Stone in the upcoming sequel to Dumb And Dumber because she would be an "awesome" addition to the line-up.
Farrelly, who will take charge of the new movie with his filmmaking brother Bobby, recently admitted Channing Tatum and Stone would be perfect for the comedy franchise, claiming The Amazing Spider-Man beauty would "knock it out of the park" as a "young, dumb girl" - and Carrey, a self-professed fan of the actress, agrees.
Giving his full support to Farrelly's dream casting, he says, "That would be great. That would be awesome."
The funnyman reveals he and his old pal Jeff Daniels are "ready" and "raring to go" to resume their roles as two dim-witted pals in the follow-up to the cult 1994 hit - they're just waiting on studio executives to give the project the go-ahead.
Carrey tells Eonline.com, "It (the hold-up) is administrative. The green light committees have to have their way."


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A Total Manual to Purchase the Latex Mattress in the Market and Know Their Advantages
Finding great mattress is essential which provides more comfort whilst you sleep, so sleep is inevitable or important for all in lifestyle. There are much companies manufacturing the mattress, but selecting the proper mattress is more important, that would make you feel comfier, and sleep inside a much better way. In the event you are novice concerning the supplies available in the market, then consider a deep look into the supplies for mattress, which is gaining well-liked among people. Latex is one of the acquainted mattresses, which offer ideal high-quality up to the expectation of the consumer. Latex is generally produced up of with all-natural goods, which is extracted in the rubber tree. Consequently, it is secure to use, and no chemical substances are additional within the memory foam mattress. This is the solution of the question: what kind of mattress is best
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Obituary of Tyler Murray
Tyler T. "Ty Ty"
Suddenly, On October 1, 2017 of Washington Twp., NJ. Age 26 years. Beloved son of Thomas R. Murray and Tracy Sola. Dear brother of Christina Murray and Connor Murray. Loving grandson of Charles and Jane Sola and the late Raymond and Patricia Murray. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday morning 10:00AM-11:00AM Sts. Peter & Paul RC Church 362 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp., NJ. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00AM. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Pitman, NJ. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Prodigal House P.O. Box 655 Sewell, NJ 08080 would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009. For additional information or to email lasting condolences; Costantinofh.com.


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Clad in the minimal geometric patterns of re-purposed milk cartons, face obscured by theatrical mask, Sylva Dean and me creates performances un-tethered from spectacle. Entering scenes gracefully and gently, often unseen, Sylva Dean and Me consists of Guardians flanking the central figure, all identity-free, offering a blank slate from which audiences can approach each individual performance.
Encountering the spectral figures forming Sylva Dean and Me registers as awe-inducing and humanizing. For the Venice Biennale, the figures are taking to the streets of Italy in Venice and beyond. During the months of June and July, Sylva Dean and Me have performed in Museo d'Arte Moderna, Gallerate; Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milano; Pinacoteca Provinciale, Bari; and on July 4th performances will take place over the course of ten hours in the canals and streets surrounding the Biennale.
Assuming hidden identities as the broadest form of humanism and equality, Sylva Dean and Me is striving for a point of commonality: a departure point from which the observer can form their own attachments and psychological associations. Forming a performative tabula rasa, Ruminating on the every present "otherness" of being unique individuals, Sylva Dean and Me's graceful performances both engage spectators and create delineated space for separation. One pivotal facet of the performance is the silent, gesture-based communicative style Sylva Dean and Me assumes with observers and interlocutors. By freeing the avenues of communication from distinct language and vocabulary, the performances speak across the broad wealth of accumulated human experience.
Sylva Dean and Me already made waves in Italy; keep up with their adventures here and make sure you check out their stateside performances in NYC in Fall 2017 (and beyond).


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My Baby Unicorn : She may be young, but this baby unicorn is ready for her style to be the stuff of legends!
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Cooking With Amar'e
100 Easy Recipes for Pros and Rookies in the KitchenBook - 2014
Overflowing with delicious recipes for the whole family, this informative cooking guide from the New York Knicks power forward and his world-class chef mixes together French, Southern, Asian and Caribbean flavors with advice, personal stories and more. 75,000 first printing.
An information-packed cooking guide filled with tempting recipes, co-written by New York Knicks' power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, and his charismatic, world-class chef Maxcel Hardy.
New York Knicks captain Amar'e Stoudemire may be on fire when he's on the court, but the nearly seven-foot-tall hoops star didn't know the first thing about lighting a fire. When his personal chef Maxcel Hardy began giving him informal cooking lessons, the six-time NBA All-Star learned to become a comfortable, experienced cook able to whip up tasty, healthy dishes for his family.
Cooking with Amar'e is an engaging chronicle of their informal sessions—a unique, collaborative cookbook featuring stories, recipes, tips, advice, and instructions on cooking techniques, equipment, shopping, party planning, and preparation for home cooks of all levels. Comprehensive and convenient, it allows beginners and practiced cooks to hone their kitchen skills and master dishes at their own pace.
Here are more than 100 healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy, that blend French, Southern, Asian, and Caribbean traditions and flavors, and use ingredients from the local grocery store. In addition to these delicious dishes—some created by Hardy for his many celebrity clients and others based on the traditional Southern dishes both men enjoyed growing up—this straightforward guide is filled with savory personal anecdotes, from humorous stories of working together as Amar'e learned to cook, to Amar'e and Maxcel's personal reminiscences.
Designed in an easy-to-follow and engaging format, illustrated with 75-100 full color photos, this practical and fun cookbook is sure to become a trusted favorite.
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A cooking guide from the New York Knicks power forward and his world-class chef mixes together French, Southern, Asian, and Caribbean flavors in such dishes as curried chicken and rice soup, braised barbecued beef ribs, and country fried steak.
New York : itbooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2014
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Video Passenger Counting Saves Bus Company Thousands
Our passenger counting system is saving a UK bus company thousands of pounds per bus. Automatically counting people on and off their buses enabled the company to cross check passenger numbers with ticket machine transactions. With proof that they had more passengers than transactions, managers could take steps to remedy the missing fare revenue. A … Continue reading Video Passenger Counting Saves Bus Company Thousands


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You Can't Detect What You Can't See: Illuminating the Entire Kill Chain
Ever since the Unity desktop first came to Ubuntu, I've been critical of it and found myself completely disinterested in it. Some aspects of this discontent may have stemmed from my refusal to try something new. But certainly Unity had some rough edges in the beginning.
In short, Unity was a neat idea that needed more time to develop.
With Ubuntu 12.04 just around the corner, I was shocked to discover that Unity now offers a stable and configurable desktop experience. Thanks to the HUD (heads up display), more Unity-based configuration options, support for Sandy Bridge, and improved power consumption, Ubuntu 12.04 is shaping up to be a really solid release.
On top of all these great features, another great thing about Ubuntu is that you're never really stuck with only one desktop environment. The end user can just as easily install Cinnamon or an alternative lightweight desktop, should they wish to.
In this article, I will share some items that have recently caught my attention, along with some needed changes, that may entice others into giving Ubuntu another run.
Power savings
As the kernel stands now in older Linux releases, the power consumption for notebooks is abysmal. For those who think I'm kidding, I'd suggest installing a command line application called PowerTop.
This little utility will not only help to see where the most power usage is taking place, but it even offers fixes to address the issues themselves. I've been a fan of this software for sometime now.
Thankfully, this may become less of an issue due to the new Linux kernel bundled with Ubuntu 12.04. Considering that all of the great features in the world mean very little when a notebook loses a lot of its battery life quickly, I'd call this perfect timing. Hopefully, kernel power issues don't regress with future updates.
Making Unity usable
A major hangup I had with Unity out of the box was the lack of customization that was possible. Recently, though, I've discovered something wonderful called MyUnity.
This fantastic utility divides all the tweaks you could ever want into the following categories: Launcher, Dash, Panel, Desktop, Font, and Themes. By offering this access to the Unity underpinnings, I finally feel like I'm the one running Unity rather than the other way around!
Additionally Unity will now come with the keys to control what shows up in the launcher, as well as the colors used, transparency in various areas of the desktop, enable/disable available apps in the dash, plus so much more. I haven't tested out MyUnity with 12.04 just yet, but it seems that the functionality will remain just as robust as with past releases.
The great news: according to its developers, MyUnity will come with full 12.04 support. Which also means it includes a new "quicklist editor" as well. This will allow you to quickly and effectively make specific settings changes to the application launcher properties.
Dual monitor support remains questionable
One area that I disagree with most people is the belief that Unity has finally dealt with dual-monitor issues. While there are reports of success in tackling issues within the global menu, the fact that panel indicators still appear in both monitors is just silly.
It's not a deal breaker, but it is largely unnecessary and should be a focus for the design team in the near future.
Another issue that has been reported is inconsistent behavior with the wallpaper background. Basically, it doesn't always fit the wallpaper as one would expect. Perhaps this is only a "paper cut" of an issue, however for the sake of aesthetics, it's unfortunate.
On the positive side of things, I'm happy to report that 12.04 does include a behaving launcher, along with a workplace switcher that fits in properly with the two monitors, and proper window drag to size functionality.
Panel indicators are catching up
Indicator applets are beginning to catch up to their older Gnome 2 counter parts. Options such as Ubuntu One, System Monitor, Touchpad controls, CPUFreq, even a variety of clipboard managers are available via PPA(s) from OMGUbuntu directly.
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Hunter Discovers Naked Confused Man In Woods [VIDEO]
While bow hunting on his land in the Chattahoochee Hills, outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Casey Sanders came upon a naked man wandering near a creek. He has a lot of questions for the man. I mean, what do you ask a naked guy you find in the woods?


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Say "I Do" in the Western North Carolina Mountains
Looking for the perfect spot for an outdoor wedding? Say "I do" to the Western North Carolina Mountains. Whether brides dream of rustic charm, mountain-chic or romantic elegance for their big day, the mountains of Jackson County are the perfect place to say hello to happily ever after. Those seeking the perfect venue with a view will have no shortage of choices here. Nestled in Western North Carolina are stunning views of soaring mountains, shimmering lakes, vibrant vineyards and even a stately castle.


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Where it happened: mom's house
Langauge: english
Sex: Male
Rating: 9
Category: Straight
My mom had been divorced from my dad for about six years, and she had her own place. Lots of times I would go over to see her on the weekends. She had invited me over one Saturday morning to stop by and have coffee with her. She had been out working in the yard when I got there. She was kind of grubby from doing that, and said that she was going to jump in the shower real quick, and told me to go ahead and make coffee.
She disappeared upstairs and I started to get the coffee ready, only I couldn't find where she had put the coffee. So I went upstairs. When I got there, she was just coming out of the bathroom with her hair wet and nothing on, obviously not planning on me being there as she went to her bedroom. I was kind of embarrassed to catch her like that, and I apologized. She looked a little modest, but had this big grin on her face, like she was enjoying seeing me blush.
Not being particularly upset about it, she told me that I was obviously old enough not to be shocked, and that she wasn't bothered about me seeing her naked. I didn't really think that I was shocked, but I had never seen my mother naked before, and it was sort of unexpected. I was kind of surprised, too, to see this nakedly attractive woman standing there in front of me who was my mother. I had always thought of my mother as being just average. Average build, average good looking. That's pretty much how you're condition to think of your own mother. But here was this nude woman, looking quite appealing from her short wet hair down to her red painted toenails, and all parts in between. I had never realized, because I had never seen them, what great breasts she has. Not overly large, but full, sloping down and out, with two tappering cone-shaped nipples that are quite sizable. And she has this full, dark hairy bush between her legs. Shapely legs, I might add.
Well, my mother isn't dashing off to try and cover up or anything, and I kind of get the idea that she's enjoying letting me see her without a stitch on. Like it's a fun thing to do in front of me. Which I suppose it is. Sort of like a daring thing for a mom to do and all of that.
She asks me if I'm disappointed by what I see. I blush and tell her no, that I'm not. I tell her that I think she looks quite nice – even though I'm not sure about giving my own mother a compliment like that, reffering to her bare physique. She looks quite pleased and happy about it though, and grins some more and asks me if it's giving me a hard-on! It's like I can't believe that my own mother is asking me something like that! I blush some more and realize that it is. I can suddenly feel my dick sticking up in my shorts, and I wonder if it shows and I blush even more. She just says something like, "Well…" being very nonchalant about it, and "Things like that have been known to happen."
I feel kind of silly, especially since she's being so straightforward and open about the issue. Reluctantly I confess that it sort of is. Then she asks me if she can have a look! I have to admit that I was shocked by this, and I didn't know what to say. And she says something like, "Just a little peek." I say something about how I didn't think that boys were suppose to show their mothers things like that. She smirked and reminded me that it wasn't like I was fifteen any more, as if expecting me to have a more mature attitude about things like that. I figured that so long as she wasn't upset and wanted me to show, that I might as well. I unzip my shorts and tug them down a little bit, and let her see my boner sticking up.
Mom looks absolutely delighted. Again I'm sort of shocked to think of my own mother as liking something like this. She remarks on how hard it looks and says how fun it would be if I was naked right then, too. I know that I was still blushing and amazed by her uninhibited attitude. I kind of say how I could take off my clothes and I can see her smiling over this. So I go ahead and get undressed right there. Mom steps over and puts her arms around me, and I put my arms around her, and the two of us are hugging and I can feel my naked body squeezing up against hers, and I feel my hard on pushing up against her, and it feels huge! In fact, I'm kind of embarrassed because it is so big and hard and this is my mom, after all, that's making it that way.
She says how wonderful and fun this is, and suggests that maybe we should go into the bedroom. She leads the way and I follow, and we both climb on the bed. I'm grinning now too, and we doing some naked petting. She handling my boner and I'm feeling her bare tits, and it really feels awfully good. I try kissing and then sucking on her nipples. After I do that, she bends over and puts her mouth on my erection. I'm amazed by my mother doing this. Again, you just don't think of your own mother doing something like giving a blow job. But there she is sucking on my hard dick, and doing a great job of it, too! Her hands playing with my balls while she does this, and I'm getting more and more turned on. I slip my hand between her legs and feel that she's wet, and I play with her clit, and she says something like, "Don't stop." I can see that she's really getting turned on, too. She falls back on the bed and I continue to play with her clit and she moans. Finally, wondering if I should, I start to climb on top of her. I feel her hands pulling me down and her legs spreading out. The next thing that I know, I'm sliding my boner into her pussy and making her moan some more. Having done that, I start to pump her her, slowly and then more vigerously. She's moaning and gasping, and I'm loving how it feels having my dick that big and hard in her lubercated vagina. It's really wild getting to do this with my mom.
Suddenly she has an orgasm. I mean, she really has one! It excites me even more, and before I even realize that it's going to happen, I'm ejaculating in her. And I mean all the way. When she realizes that I'm doing this, her hands press down on my buttocks to keep me in her. I feel overwhelmed and I can't believe that I'm doing this in my own mother and how wonderful it feels.
Then it's all over and I suddenly come to my senses and think that I'm not just having sex with her, but that I just ejaculated my sperm into her. Oh, geez! That could be a disaster! I can't remember exactly what I said, but I mentioned that I had just done this. She tells me not to worry and assures me that she can't get pregnant, and how otherwise she wouldn't be doing this with me. I can't even describe how enormously relieved I felt right then.
Mom and I laid there and talked some, with mom saying how much she had enjoyed that, and with me admitting that I had, too. After about twenty minutes we did it again. That was six years ago, and to this day mom and I still enjoy getting together like this in her bedroom. I can't even begin to say what a lovely mom she is!


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Two sides of an emotionally charged debate, demonstrated on two different sides of the Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday.
"They say 'well, they have six months to live.' I'm one of the people who've been given that diagnosis -- time and time again," said Laurie Hoirup, a disability advocate.
Confined to a wheelchair, Hoirup says people with disabilities like herself face an existential threat from the bill.
"I heard one of my members cry out to die ... begging God to die, because of their pain and their suffering," said Pastor Madison Shockley of Pilgrim United Church of Christ.
Those who support the bill, like Pastor Shockley, say it's about personal choice in the last days of life -- a choice with safeguards and physician consultation, about how people with a terminal illness pass away.
But those opposed to the bill say it will put pressure on the disabled and depressed to end their lives early, even with the possibility of good years still to come.
Once the bill is delivered to the governor's desk, Jerry Brown has about two weeks to act on the bill. He can pass it, veto it, or remain silent, in which case it would would become law because it has already been approved by the State Legislature.


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John Weitz, who has been designing since he was an apprentice to the English couturier Molyneux in London in the `40s, will receive a career achievement award at the Cutty Sark Menswear Awards in June.
Weitz has always had definite fashion opinions--sometimes controversial
--the most obvious being his rejection of fashion as art.
``Good heavens, fashion is not a great art. I learned it as a craft. To me, that`s just what it is, a craft,`` he says. ``Contrary to what you might think, I do not pooh-pooh fashion, as has been suggested, but I do pooh-pooh the cult of fashion.


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It's a wrap!
The elite skiers have already started the 2017 training season, making this a great time to look back at the 2016 achievements. And what a season it was for the Madshus racers!
Taking a look at some of the major highlights from the season, there is a lot to celebrate in the 2015-16 season. Just take a look at a random week in February: Dominating four sports
The king of Biathlon, Ole Einar Bjørndalen, opened the IBU World Cup season with a podium at the first possible opportunity, in Östersund (SWE) the first week of December. But he reigned the grounds at the 2016 Holmenkollen World Championships, earning no less than four medals on home turf: gold in the relay, silver in the sprint and the pursuit and bronze in the mass start. At 42 years old. He now has over 40 World Championship medals, and he is not retiring any time soon, said the father to be, who is expecting a daughter in October.
Read more: The King Continues
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Also at the 2016 Holmenkollen World Championships, Marte Olsbu (NOR) stepped up and earned her first World Championship medal as she anchored Norway to gold in the women's 4x6km relay.
"This is the biggest I have ever experienced. I can't believe it's true," Olsbu said after the relay.
Anaïs Bescond (FRA) took home two silver medals from Holmenkollen: the 15km normal competition and the relay.
Read the full recap of the Madshus podium party at the 2016 World Championships in Holmenkollen
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In the Ski Classics, Madshus Marathon racer John Kristian Dahl (NOR) won both the 90-kilometer Vasaloppet in Sweden on March 6, and the 54-kilometer Birkebeinerrennet in Norway on March 19. In doing so, he made history: He was the first Norwegian and only the second racer to ever do so in the 93-year-long legacy of the Vasaloppet. The last to win both races back to back in the same season was Sven-Åke Lundbäck back in 1981.
Read more: Nailing the Double
Two weeks later, Dahl was second in Årefjällsloppet on April 2, which was the Ski Classic Final. The Dahl capped the long-distance season with winning the world's longest cross-country race: The 200-kilometer Nordenskiöldsloppet in Sweden, the longest ski marathon in the world, in 8 hours 35 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Also, Madshus Marathon racers Stian Hoelgaard (NOR) and Emilia Lindstedt (SWE) won the Ski Classic Youth bibs, awarded to the best racers age 26 and under.
Even in a year without any major championships for the FIS cross-country and Nordic Combined, Madshus racers, still brought home an impressive number of podium finishes. The highlights were many and bright, but Ingvild Flugstad Østberg (NOR) and Heidi Weng (NOR) really dominated the FIS World Cup this season. The duo brought in podium finishes and victories both in the Tour de Ski in January and the brand new Ski Tour Canada as well as the regular World Cup schedule, in sprints as well as distance races.
Read more: Tour de Podium
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In Nordic Combined, World Cup rookie Jarl Riiber (NOR) showed no respect for the established elite. He cleaned up the hardware at the 2015 FIS Junior World Championships in Kazakhstan taking home two individual gold medals and bronze in the team competition, and became a permanent member of the Norwegian World Cup team for the 2015-16 season. The 18-year-old stepped up to the challenge. He opened the season by winning the Norwegian national championships in November, and delivered podium finishes on the World Cup throughout the season.


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Thoughts On Our Current Educational System
Today's Autumn Blog Challenge Question: What do you think about the current educational system?
One thing I notice that has changed since I was a young girl in school is the emphasis being placed on students "getting the numbers" on standardized testing. First I want to say that I think it's great that schools are being held accountable for what their students have learned and if they are up to grade level on this knowledge. Unfortunately it seems to have some drawbacks. Teachers don't seem to have the same curriculum freedom as they used to. I think it's put a big stress on the teachers and I have seen it put a stress on my kids.
On a side note I would also like to see great teachers getting the pay they deserve and teachers that could seem to care less about their job (and I have seen them!) be replaced by qualified teachers who can't find a teaching job because of the shortages and who would be happy to take their place! I would love to see some changes in how funding is distributed. When my child's school is begging for copy paper donations every year it isn't a good sign. Lastly, I would also like to see college education become an affordable option for everyone. We all deserve a higher education!
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Biggest U.S. college sports league to move to Danbury
DANBURY -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Friday that the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the country's largest intercollegiate sports league, will locate its headquarters to the Matrix Corporate Center on city's west side next month.
Under an agreement announced by the administration, the ECAC will receive a total of $400,000 in relocation assistance from the state Department of Economic and Community Development through the Small Business Express program. The money includes a $100,000 grant that requires the creation of five jobs as well as a $300,000 loan, of which $200,000 is forgivable if the ECAC creates 10 jobs in the next 18 months. The ECAC is currently headquartered in Centerville, Mass.
"In addition to the direct jobs this deal is creating for residents, the state and the ECAC will work closely to explore the possibility of bringing more conference events -- and the jobs and economic activity that come along with them --t o our state," Malloy said in a statement released Friday.
"The ECAC's decision to relocate here is another sign that the steps we are taking to attract new business, investment and job creation to make Connecticut more competitive are paying off."
ECAC Commissioner Kevin McGinniss said the organization looked at a variety of locations, including Westchester County, in New York, and Bergen County in New Jersey, before deciding on Connecticut. He said locations in Norwalk, Stamford and Shelton were also considered.
But the affordability of the Danbury area, and its central location for the league's operations on the East Coast, he said, made the city a perfect fit. The amenities available at the Matrix, McGinniss said, also played into the decision.
"Our membership is very excited about the move," he said. "We will be centrally located in a beautiful area that can not only accommodate our internal operations but we can do a lot of special events for our membership."
McGinniss said the facilities available at the corporate center will allow the organization to hold NCAA seminars in the city as well as their annual convention and trade show that's held in the fall.
The event draws hundreds of attendees from as far as Kentucky and St. Louis, he said.
The ECAC has about 300 member schools in NCAA Divisions I, II and III. Schools under the ECAC umbrella include Western Connecticut State University, Yale and the University of Connecticut. Those schools are also members of other conferences.
According to its website, the ECAC administers 100 preseason and postseason events in 37 men's and women's sports for its 110,000 student-athletes.
The company will move between 8 and 10 employees to Danbury and expect to hire a similar amount here after the move.
"We've already been working with area realtors to get the folks all set up," he said. "Two have already signed leases."
McGinniss said the city's administration has already welcomed them with open arms.
"Both our business and sports communities are anxious to welcome the ECAC," said Mayor Mark Boughton. "The ECAC has a terrific reputation and they will be undoubtedly embraced by our city."
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Denies Suffering Heart Attack On-Set
Action star "is in better shape than ever," says a message on his website
Jean-Claude Van Damme took to his Facebook page to deny reports that he suffered a minor heart attack on the New Orleans set of his film, Weapon.
"JCVD is in better shape than ever and preparing for his fight in July. He did not suffer from a heart attack on the set of Weapon as reported on some websites!" read a message posted on his site.
According to several sites, the actor, who turned 50 on Monday, was briefly hospitalized. "He is okay," his reps told MTV News via email.
Van Damme plays an assassin forced to work with a rival to bring down a drug cartel in the movie, which is tentatively slated to be released in 2011.


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Nothing beats seeing a brand-new artist emerge from the shadows to find acceptance and notoriety for their art, especially in today's fractured and intensely competitive music business. Such is the case with British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé. Although the industry has gone through epic shifts, both financially and creatively, making it harder than ever for a neophyte to break through, Sandé is proof positive that it is still possible for real talent and perseverance to win.
Although Sandé's debut CD, Our Version of Events (which entered the UK album charts at number one in February), was only released stateside on June 5th, I have been living with the record for a while. As the buzz in Europe was reaching its peak, a good friend slipped me a copy of the advance CD, which, truth be told, I couldn't put down.
At first listen, Sandé's voice is stark and urgent, especially in uptempo tracks like the hypnotic, prayer-like lead track "Heaven" and the emotion-filled "Daddy." Her distinctive voice can rattle the senses and, in the very next breath, soothe any emotion. She also delivers a number of stunning ballads on this record, most notably the heartbreaking "Clown" and the moving, gorgeous "Breaking the Law" (written for her sister). The catchy, pop-leaning "Next to Me" is the current focus track.
Emeli Sandé - Photo courtesy of EMI Music
The product of an African father and Scottish mother, Sandé won a BBC talent contest as a teenager, but went on to study medicine, training to become a neurologist in her native Scotland. With a year left of study, she decided to transition back to her music when she was offered a record deal.
I have had the distinct pleasure of witnessing Sandé in live performance twice, both times at Brooklyn's intimate Music Hall of Williamsburg, a perfect spot from which to soak up her depth and raw emotion. On June 5th, I really appreciated her pared-down approach; other than Sandé and her electric piano, there were only three other musicians on stage -- a guitarist/bassist, a keyboardist and a brilliant percussionist. Her artful way of stripping down most of the songs to their musical foundations, for me, only gave them more power ("Suitcase," a tale of a broken romance, was a particular standout).
"Usually my songs are inspired by personal experiences," Sandé told me earlier. "I love great conversation that makes you see things in a whole new way."
Our Version of Events marks the arrival of a major new talent. Not only is Sandé's voice steeped in passion and conviction, but she is most certainly a songwriter of great depth and clarity. Her particular knack for memorable choruses pops up throughout the record: "And when you're crying out/ When you've fallen and can't pick your happy off the ground/ When the friends you thought you had haven't stuck around/ That's when you feel my kind of love" (from "My Kind of Love"). A special love indeed.
Emeli Sandé's debut CD, Our Version of Events, is now available at record shops and online.


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Open Thread: It Happened to You
This is your place to talk about the funny, sad, outrageous things that are happening in your life -- whenever you're ready.
A few years ago, my husband and I were living in a tiny motel room with our two-year-old daughter. I was six months pregnant and we had just made a cross-country move for my husband's new apprenticeship. We rented the room for a month while searching for a place to live. The selection was incredibly scarce and we didn't make very much money, so we were very limited.
A week before our month was up, I found the perfect place. It seemed too good to be true: a four-bedroom house on 10 acres for a mere $500 a month, utilities included.
Motel life was making us batty. We had few possessions with us; the rest were packed away in my in-law's basement. We wanted nothing more than to feel settled and the motel room was a constant reminder that we were anything but.
So when the "too good to be true" house showed up, we were too excited to be skeptical. At first.
My husband called to get more information. The landlord wanted his house in good hands. He wanted someone who wouldn't be afraid to fix the small things and take care of his house. A friendly neighbor was a contractor and was lined up to make larger repairs.
Al wasn't certain if he would ever return, but had raised a family in this house and didn't want to see it run into the ground. If his plans worked out, he said, perhaps we would even be able to sort out a land contract with him. In small-town America, this all made good sense and it seemed like we saw eye-to-eye.
An hour after the phone call, we were standing in Al's living room. The butterflies began. I misinterpreted them as my baby moving around in my belly. Al wasn't present — in his place a younger man. In the corner was a pile of blankets and a half-dying dog. The house was freezing cold.
The man half-looked up from his show and presented a vague story about his mother's recent death and of Al taking him in. The two of them were moving to Florida to start a new chapter in their lives.
"There are over a dozen people wanting to come see the house," he said. If we wanted it, we'd have to square things away that very night.
After almost month in the motel, we loved the idea of having so much space. The house was freaking enormous and the 10 acres of land was a huge draw for us. We were stunned at the low price — it was the cheapest we had found, costing the same as the studio motel room had. We loved that we wouldn't have to call anyone for the small fixes since we are both very hands-on.
We wanted to show Al how serious we were, so we offered eight months of rent up front. I know how ridiculous that sounds now, but we were desperate, the property was perfect, and the rental terms were just right for us.
Let this be a lesson to you: Never offer this many months of rent to anyone at one time. Ever.
That evening, we were in bliss. We looked over the photos that I had taken. We talked about the amazing yard for our daughter, the 10 acres that we could walk and explore, and the wonderful location. But then, as everyone else slept, my worries crept in with a vengeance. Why hadn't we waited to meet the landlord before giving up that much money and signing a contract? Was Al real? Who was this dude who took all of our money? Would we ever get the keys? We were set to meet the landlord the very next day, but what if Al was just gone?
The next day I nervously waited for my husband to get out of work so that we could drive out to meet Al. I had barely slept the night before and spewed out emails to two of my closest friends while fretting the hours away. If I could just meet Al, I told them, I'm sure I'll feel better about the whole thing.
Al was a strange gentleman with an affinity for The Three Stooges. He reminded me of my quirky uncle, and so my trust in him was probably based more on that fact than anything else. He seemed kind and gentle, but broken.
Recently divorced, Al wanted to start a new life where he wouldn't run into his ex. He told us he'd be leaving a few things behind: pots and pans and a some things that he wouldn't need to take with him. He reminded us that that the price was low because he didn't really want to take the time to do a deep cleaning of the place and we would be fixing the small repairs. We could paint it up if we wanted to make it feel like home.
I left that night feeling a bit more at ease, but we wouldn't receive keys for a few more days since they weren't leaving town immediately. Wait wait wait. Worry worry worry.
But then, it happened. We got the keys. They opened the doors.
The place was obliterated. In the oven's place was a gaping hole. The rest of the house looked as if Al had gotten bored with packing and gave up. Cupboards were well stocked, clothes were still hanging in the closets. Towels, soap, pots, pans. Multiple toaster ovens. Homemade gifts from his daughter.
Al had been a butcher, and left lots of crazy butcherman things: two-foot-long knives, meat grinders, a gallon of liquid smoke. There were fingernail clippers — dozens of fingernail clippers. His computer. Multiple bottles of wart remover. Important paperwork. Two-week expired milk.
The fugly fuschia carpeting, which covered the entirety of the floors (even the bathrooms), was browned under the rugs that had been laid to try and hide the stains. A thick film of dog hair covered everything. The toilets were covered in piss. Bathtubs browned. Couches and chairs were left behind, stained in unmentionable ways. Yes, we had known that Al wasn't going to "deep clean" for us, but we did expect a bit more effort on his part.
But, no matter.
We buckled down and started cleaning. It took a solid week, but when we were done the place looked as spectacular as a fugly fuschia carpeted house could look. The newly painted walls made it feel pretty awesome. We used one of the rooms to store everything Al had left behind. The room was packed to the gills, but when we closed the door we could almost forget the weirdness of the situation.
We settled in. Everything was running smoothly, until it wasn't.
Al had agreed to pay everything, including the Internet bill, but one by one, utilities began turning off. We gave him a call to sort things out. Surprise surprise, his phone didn't work. As I called the utility companies, I found out that he owed them all exorbitant amounts of money.
Neighbors began showing up at the door, demanding money from him. When I explained the situation, they calmed down. We agreed to let each other know if we found out his true contact information.
In July, two months after we moved in, I was on my way to my eight-month prenatal appointment. A paper fluttered down from the door as I opened it, reading, "NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE."
I was in no state to move again, but was relieved to know that I wasn't batshit crazy back when I questioned this dude and his intentions.
At this point I started researching our rights as renters. I googled "landlord foreclosure tenant rights," and realized we probably weren't in too bad a situation. We wouldn't end up homeless. We then spoke to the bank who had posted the notice and explained our situation. We told them how much money we had given Al and that we were technically renters until the end of December. They granted us that time to live in the house and find a new living situation. Perfect.
But then things got even weirder. One of the neighbors who had stopped by for money came by to see if I had any updates on Al. I told him no, but explained our new foreclosure situation.
Jeff, the neighbor, informed us that Al had stopped by his house recently and admitted his Florida trip didn't work out and he had no place to stay. His new plan was to come see if we'd allow him to live in the back room of our house...his house, or if we thought that too imposing, the shed out back.
Jeff told Al he was out of his mind, so we thankfully never saw him, except for that one time that I *know* I saw him at the grocery store.
The months plodded forward. We welcomed our second daughter. I became increasingly paranoid. Everything I knew about Al pointed to an unstable personality. His ex-butcher status didn't exactly put my fears at ease. I spent the majority of my days alone in the home with my daughters and images of Al showing up on my doorstep invaded my head.
We knew we had to get out. We began searching for a home to buy — there was no way we were going to deal with landlords ever again.
Jeff came by one blustery afternoon to check in on us. He was a good, friendly neighbor and it was nice to have him to fill us in on the news. This time it was huge: Al had tried and failed to commit suicide. I started feeling bad for the guy, but knew that we needed to get out of this crazy situation.
After many months of searching, we found the perfect house, far, far away from Al's. We packed our things and got the hell out of Dodge as fast as we could, and never looked back.
In the end we truly lucked out. Aside from a few larger repairs and unexpectedly paying for our own utilities, the deal wasn't that bad. We were fortunate that the bank allowed us to stay our entire rental period and know they would have allowed us to stay far longer had we needed.
We really did love the access to the 10 acres of land, and living in such a spacious house was very nice. More importantly, we were able to learn the area well enough to find out where we truly wanted to live.
My one regret is never getting the chance to thank Jeff. Not only did he regularly fill us in on the stories of our crazy landlord, but he kept Al from trying to live with us which undoubtedly would have thrown me over the edge.
Perhaps if we had taken the time to talk to Jeff before signing the contract, I never would have had this crazy story to tell.


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by Michele S. Byers, executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation
After the devastation of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico two years ago, many New Jerseyans wondered whether our state's waters would be next. Although offshore drilling is not allowed right now, the Delaware and Raritan bays are home to some of the nation's most active ports and oil refineries, with giant tankers loading and unloading petroleum and other chemicals.
New Jersey is vulnerable and must be prepared. That's why the American Littoral Society should be applauded for its new "Spill Spotters" program, which trains volunteer citizens and community groups to recognize and respond to signs of an oil spill.
"The more eyes we have on the water, the better off we'll be," says Stevie Thorsen, education coordinator for the Littoral Society. "Even though in New Jersey the risk of an oil spill seems pretty small, we want to be prepared."
The first three "Spill Spotters" workshops will be held just before Memorial Day weekend – one on Delaware Bay, one on Barnegat Bay and one on Raritan Bay – and more are planned over the summer. The Littoral Society is looking for individuals, as well as teachers, scout leaders and other community activists who can, in turn, pass the knowledge on to those interested in coastal protection.
Using seine nets, clam rakes and binoculars, Spill Spotters trainees will learn to how to collect baseline data on birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, worms and other creatures living in and around coastal waters. Knowing the normal background conditions will help them detect problems in the future.
After taking the three-hour class, volunteers can "adopt" spots along bays or estuaries, collect biological data with the help of American Littoral Society staff members, and return regularly for follow-up visits.
"They'll really get to know their local waterways," predicted Thorsen. "They'll be the first to spot any changes."
"On-the-ground" and "in-the-water" knowledge is critical if and when a spill occurs. Thorsen noted that one of the challenges of the Gulf of Mexico cleanup was a lack of baseline data in many locations.
All Spill Spotters will receive an oil spill response toolkit and contact information for reporting problems. Spill Spotters won't be taught how to care for oil-soaked birds, but they can get that training if they're interested.
If you love our coastal waterways, bays and estuaries, become a Spill Spotter! For more information about the Spill Spotters program and how to find a workshop near you, visit www.spillspotters.net or contact Stevie Thorsen at email@example.com or 1-732-291-0055. Even if you don't have time for a workshop, the site provides valuable information about what to do if you notice a spill.
And if you want to learn more about preserving New Jersey's land and natural resources, visit New Jersey Conservation Foundation's website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at email@example.com.
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