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Placed on top of one of the hillock chains sloping down to the Arno valley, Villa Belvedere is near Marti (in the province of Pisa) in the heart of Tuscany, with a stunning 360° view.
From its strategic position in the centre of Tuscany one can easily reach by car all the most known art towns of the region in a range of time going from half an hour (the nearest one: Pisa) to a couple of hours (the farther away: Pienza). Besides such opportunities the visitor interested in art and history may experience another characteristic of Tuscany: the abundance, even in small centres, of masterpieces (in architecture, sculpture, painting) and the evidence of stratified civilisations going from the Etruscans to the Romans up to the Middle and Modern Age.
Country places such as Montopoli Valdarno , Palaia, San Miniato, Vinci, Cerreto Guidi, Volterra, San Gimignano and many others are all reachable within one hour car trip from Marti.
The house stands in it's own grounds and all around are woods and an olive grooves from which the estate farms it's IGP Tuscan oil stands on the west side.
The front lawn is a perfect place to relax and have barbecues. The setting is very rural, we have chosen to keep it very simple, fruit trees: pears, peaches, figs, chestnut, olives. Rosmari and other spices like sage can be found in the flower beds which decorate the outside walls of the house.
The pool is set in a lower part of the garden so to give it privacy from the exterior cooking or activities on the front lawn, it has a max depth of 140cm and a small section dedicated to toddlers max depth 40cm. A beige liner has been adopted so to keep it in tune with the surrounding, all around it has been paved and there are plenty of sun beds for relaxing on, even a huge exterior bed for those lazy afternoons. The villa is on a cul de sac surrounded by woodland on one side and an olive groove on the other, the pool area has big sun bed fixed, 2 sun loungers, 2 deckchairs plus a small table and 4 chairs, a sun umbrella is available. Table and chairs to eat outside for 8 people, barbecue wood available on location.
The house is run for it's hot water with a solar system in the summer thus making is eco friendly.
The farm house was renovated completely in the year 2000, in the year 2011 it has been totally repainted on the interior, windows and doors have also been fixed and painted.
The living room was the old stable, it has been tiled with large terracotta tiles and a couple of arches divide the sitting area from the dinning room, a coffee table made out of the old pig stie door at the centre of the cosy sofas. TV with satellite , DVD and stereo, WIFI available.
The sitting area has a large arched window giving onto the Apennines chain of mountains at sunset.
The dining area with its old hunting cupboard and a French window which gives onto the front lawn makes dining a real country experience.
The Kitchen is where you enter from and the first thing that strikes is a magnificent old Tuscan fireplace, the old wooden fridge which is now used as a ladder, and the totally efficient but old looking kitchen with six fires, and gas oven. A dishwasher makes tidying up much more pleasant.
The utility room has a washing machine, ironing board and all other cleaning materials making the long stays just like being at home, especially with kids. A downstairs wc has been allocated under the stairs. A shower is also present so washing off from the pool is easy.
All bedrooms are very spacious and at the same time cosy, plenty of hanging space, comfortable beds and wooden floors and old terracotta tiles, furnished with old antiques.
The bathroom is very big has a bath, basin, wc and bidet, there is even a sitting area. The shower room has a stone floor, and the basin is an old restored wooden bedroom toilette, wc.
All towels and linen are provided, beach towels are given the change over is every Saturday. Daily maid, babysitter, cook, mobile telephone all on request.
We can organise any sort of activity from wine or olive oil tasting tours, olive picking or wine harvesting, guided tours of the historical towns, cookery courses, pottery classes, truffle hunting excursions, hiking, walks, mountain bike rides. Also daily maid service and cooking services at the villa on request.
The nearest beaches are the ones of Livorno, Pisa about 35 km. Forte dei Marmi, Camaiore, Viareggio is about 1 hour. The most beautiful spot on the coast is Golf di Baratti due to it being a natural bay and a protected area is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Elba is about 1 hour and half drive to Piombino and then an hour ferry across.
The nearest airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei international airport about 30 mins from the house.
Florence international aiport Amerigo Vespucci is around 45 mins drive away from the villa.
Hire car is essential.
Nearest train station in Pontedera, trains to Pisa and Florence every 30 minutes.
The village of Marti is very near by, it has a butcher, baker, little supermarket, newsagent, hairdresser, bar.
Also on the way to Marti there is a larger supermarket.
The area is well served and large supermarkets are all around in Pontedera, San Romano, Empoli, Navacchio.
The area is full of very nice restaurants offering from Pizzeria type cuisine to high end food, Michelin guide restaurants.
A fabulously located pretty Tuscan Villa with owners that are very close and always helpful. Well equipped and well kept property that lends itself to a quiet, relaxing holiday overlooking lush Tuscan countryside. We very much enjoyed the true Tuscan feel to the whole property and the helpfullness of the owners who went out of their way to make the stay a joy.
Lovely, very private, clean and comfortable villa with 3 large double bedrooms, a peaceful garden & pool and stunning views. Fabulous location for exploring much of Tuscany by car and also by train from Pontedera (10 minutes drive away). Laura came to give the children pasta making lessons, which was wonderful and the pool was regularly cleaned. Great vineyard nearby called Agri Sole, for tasting wines and Tuscan food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - many thanks Genka.
Villa Belvedere is the perfect Tuscan hill country getaway. It sits on top of a quiet ridge top just above the Arno River valley in the town of Marti. The views are spectacular and the site is very quiet and peaceful. You will need to rent a car, which we did at the Pisa airport, which I highly recommend, it's very easy to get in and out of, and has a very small town feel. My wife Susan and I completely fell in love with The Villa. It's a beautifully restored farmhouse full of great art and antiques. The beds were super comfortable, and the bathrooms quite lovely and well maintained. The villa can very comfortably accommodate 6 people. Our stay was in October, which I would say is an ideal time of year in Tuscany. The pool was starting to cool off a bit, but on sunny days was a refreshing delight. The location in Marti was perfect for exploring the hill towns in every direction, and Firenze to the east, and Pisa- Lucca to the west. Our host Genka and Maria Pace are generous and gracious people who live nearby in Marti, and were always ready and able with help and advice. Also, Genka, being half Brit is a native English speaker which can be helpful. In summary, I really can hardly describe how much we loved our stay at the beautiful Villa Belvedere! Oh, one more thing, the kitchen is fully stocked for cooking and there is easy access to great groceries at the local COOP. We hope to return to the Villa someday soon. Ciao, Skip and Susan
war ein Traumurlaub, volle Erholung und ein super schönes Haus, sehr nette Vermieter!! Wir kommen 2015 wieder!!!!!
This is a lovely villa with beautiful grounds - it's great having the grassy airy above the pool. It is well equipped and spacious. It's a short walk to Marti (it's a shame there is only a small local bar there and no restaurant and the bar isn't open every day). Close to the Fi-Pi-Li so easy to get around by car and close to train stations for trips to Florence etc.
Watch out if arriving on a Sunday to try and buy supplies in advance.
We had a very nice week at the Villa Belvedere. The Villa's style was "rustic charm" and had everything you need. It is in a quiet location, ideal if you want to get some peace and quiet in the Tuscan hills. The layout of the garden and pool is ideal for family holidays where you also have the option of finding a private spot under the shade to read a good book without being interrupted. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and would have no doubts in recommending this villa to anybody seeking an enjoyable holiday in Tuscany.
The local area around the villa is worth a visit especially San Miniato famous for it's white truffle, Terriciola for it's wineries, Vinci being the native town of Leonardo, A little further a field but still within an hours drive are Firenze, Lucca, Pisa, Livorno, San Gimignano. The whole of the surrounding area is rich in natural hot water springs such as Casciana Terme, Montecatini terme, Ulivetto Terme, Venturia, Saturnia. There are many very good restaurants to enjoy such as Casa Masi in Montaione, La Greppia in Peccioli, 4 Gigli in Montopoli Val D'Arno. The local fairs and festivals are many and a whole list can be got from the Tuscan regional site, Regione Toscana, a few famous ones are the wild boar in Chianni, Mercanzia which is all for street artists which occupy the whole of Certaldo for 3 days in July, Terriciola for it's wine festival, Lucca with it's music festival where famous international artist come and play, also of note the opera festival at Puccini's native town of Torre del Lago. Tuscany in Autumn is also very interesting as it's the wine harvest in September and the olive harvest in November, hunting season starts, and with the first rains the porcini mushrooms start being found, and also with truffles beginning to be found makes this period the most exciting for the taste buds. The days at this time of the year are so clear that on a sunny day one can see the snow peaks of the Appenine chain from the villa. Tuscany and our local area has a lot to offer during most of the year.
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Changeover Day: Saturday
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The US Army is finally integrating a blue-force tracking system common to manoeuvre and logistics elements. For the first time on the battlefield, maneuver and logistics forces will share situational awareness and messaging, forming a complete and...
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ViaSat Receives $13.8 Million Follow-on Delivery Orders for BFT-2
Orders affirm government desire to transition to enhanced BFT-2 systems as quickly as possible
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has received delivery orders from PM Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below totaling $13.8 million under its Blue Force Tracking 2 (BFT-2) IDIQ contract. These contracts include the installation and test of production satellite ground station and satellite network control center equipment as well as L-band bandwidth leasing, network ground equipment, and thousands of additional production vehicular transceivers. These next generation BFT-2 systems are designed to enable much faster situational awareness updates and higher transmission speeds.
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"These follow on task orders demonstrate our customer's commitment to our new system and the desire to transition to the BFT-2 architecture as quickly as possible," said Phil Berry, vice president of ViaSat Command and Control Situational Awareness (C2SA). "We're working closely with the FBCB2 program team to ensure successful fielding of this network upgrade."
The ViaSat BFT-2 network offers situational awareness updates and increased data throughput. The next generation BFT-2 network is expected to improve situational awareness latency from minutes to just seconds.
The new BFT-2 system is derived from ViaSat mobile satellite communication technology, which enables fast, efficient network access using very small antennas. These systems provide communications-on-the-move (COTM) service to both military and commercial customers.
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ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to virtually any location. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. government; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and owns WildBlue, the premier Ka-band satellite broadband service provider. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., ViaSat includes a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.
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Army Moves Forward with Next Increment of Blue Force Tracking Awarding Contract to Viasat
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One of the major issues that was identified in Desert Storm way back in 1991 was a need to minimize Blue-on-Blue engagements. The problem of friendly fire has existed in warfare for generations. The death of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863 by North Carolina troops being a good example. The increased lethality of modern tank and air launched weapons only exacerbates the problem. The U.S. military has put a lot of money and time into developing systems to track friendly forces and let others know where they are on the battlefield to protect against them. The generic term for these systems is Blue Force Tracking (BFT).
The U.S. Army awarded a contract to ViaSat last week to develop the next increment of their equipment as part of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Program. The contact is an ID/IQ one worth up to $477 million if all options are exercised. A separate contract for $37 million will be used to buy terminals and other ground equipment supporting BFT. The BFT-2 is part of moving the system to a new network and includes things like terminals to be mounted on aircraft and vehicles, central equipment as well as engineering support services. Northrop Grumman (NOC) remains the lead contractor for BFT and ViaSat and its partners developed this new equipment as part of the overall BFT upgrade program.
As with any contract win there are also losers. Comtech Communications (CMTL) had also bid for this contract but were not selected. The Army told them that the ViaSat bid came in at a much lower price. Comtech had been working on the BFT-1 increment and had successfully received a contract worth $384 million in the past. The loss of this follow on contract significantly affected the company's share price. Last Wednesday it lost almost twenty-five percent of its share price. Since then it has traded flat. The loss of this contract effort also is affecting a plan by Comtech to acquire CPI International by reducing the value of the stocks being transferred.
Blue Force Tracking is a key combat enabler for the U.S. military. Knowing where you are in relationship to other friendly forces not only prevents blue-on-blue but allows better coordination in combat. The system has been used successfully in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Army continues to move forward in further developing and improving it.
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The defending gold medalists fell 6-5 to the host nation on Saturday. The Finns will now play the Swedes in the semifinals. This is the first time since 1998 Canada will not play in the semifinals at the under-20 tournament.
For the first time in 18 years Canada will not play in the semifinals at the world juniors.
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Antti Kalapudas, Aleksi Saarela, Julius Nattinen and Sebastian Aho also scored for the Finns. Goaltender Veini Vehvilainen allowed three goals on the first 12 shots of the game before being replaced by Kaapo Kahkonen, who made 20 saves in relief.
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January 29, 2014 16:42 ET
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwired - Jan. 29, 2014) - Osisko Mining Corporation ("Osisko" or the "Company") (TSX:OSK)(FRANKFURT:EWX) today announced that it has commenced a legal proceeding against Goldcorp Inc. ("Goldcorp") in the Québec Superior Court.
In the Quebec proceeding, Osisko alleges that, in making its hostile take-over bid for Osisko dated January 14, 2014 (the "Hostile Bid"), Goldcorp misused confidential information and otherwise acted in a manner not permitted by the confidentiality agreement between the parties (the "Confidentiality Agreement"). Osisko also alleges that Goldcorp acted in bad faith and in a manner contrary to applicable law, in actions taken by Goldcorp prior to launching its Hostile Bid. Accordingly, Osisko is seeking an order enjoining the Hostile Bid and further conduct by Goldcorp that Osisko alleges is in breach of the Confidentiality Agreement.
Osisko believes that the Hostile Bid is opportunistic and financially inadequate and threatens to deprive Osisko's shareholders of adequate consideration for their shares without providing the Company's Board of Directors with a sufficient opportunity to properly convey the value of Osisko's world-class assets or to develop, review and evaluate all value-enhancing alternatives.
About Osisko Mining Corporation
Osisko Mining Corporation operates the Canadian Malartic Gold Mine in Malartic, Québec and is pursuing exploration on a number of properties in Ontario and Mexico.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that Osisko expects to occur, are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "alleges", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential", "scheduled" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur including, without limitation, the value of the assets of Osisko and Goldcorp, the price of gold and other metals, competitive conditions in the mining industry, general economic conditions, changes in laws, rules and regulations applicable to Osisko and Goldcorp, whether or not Osisko's Québec proceeding against Goldcorp will be successful and whether or not any alternative transaction superior to the Hostile Bid may emerge. Although Osisko believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including, without limitation, that all technical, economical and financial conditions will be met in order to achieve such events qualified by the foregoing cautionary note regarding forward looking statements, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements.
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Tier 1 application and wide-scale virtualization deployments along with the move toward cloud architecture are driving convergence, flat network topology and high-density 10G Ethernet switching adoption. The new agreement with EMC that we announced at EMC World this week signifies the evolution of our long-standing, strategic partnership with EMC to meet this customer demand. This is also a validation that customers want standards-based open solutions where they have choice. This partnership allows our joint customers to reap the benefits of decades of combined, proven experience we have jointly in delivering Ethernet, storage, and now converged networking solutions. Our goal is to help simplify our customers' operations, reduce costs and increase business agility.
Over the next decade, improving application performance and protecting data integrity pose some of the biggest challenges in the industry. Brocade already has a deep set of expertise around application optimization and the ability to scale and maintain application performance across a diverse environment. Couple this strength with our shared vision with EMC to drive IT efficiency, simplicity and business flexibility, and you have a winning combination for customers today and as we plan for the network of the future.


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Clean Up the Mildew
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It is amazing the damage that can be caused by mold, mildew, and algae. This stuff is horrible, and can ultimately end up costing you thousands of dollars in repair costs if you do not take care of it right away.  I was recently contracted by a company to do some work around their shop, and I noticed the issue they were having and I pointed it out to them. They were later so glad that I did because in the long run I just saved them so much money in repairs.
The shop I was working at doing some other minor repairs, I noticed was having some mold or algae growing on the outside of their building. This was a natural stone building, so the visual effect of this algae actually looked pretty cool thus resulting in the owner not thinking too much about it growing there.   Once I pointed out to him that he really needed to clean it off, he luckily listened.
My good friend Zach Stevens owns a commercial pressure washing company in Houston, TX, so I called him up to ask for bits of advice on how to clean up this mess.  I am so glad I called him because I was thinking I would just go to the local Home Depot and pick up a pressure washer and go to town on this stuff.  Once Zach found out the type of stone used on this building he advised me to leave the cleaning to a professional so that I did not damage the exterior of the building leaving it prone to further growth and lack of protection. He also said that I may not be able to remove the stains that could possibly left behind from the mold or algae that is growing on this building.


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POGO Comments on VA Rule Helping Some Camp Lejeune VetsTweet
October 13, 2016
On Monday the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) submitted a public comment on a rule proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would speed up care for veterans who got sick after being exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The rule will automatically presume certain types of cancer and illnesses suffered by veterans, National Guardsmen, and Reservists who had been stationed at Camp Lejeune to be service-connected.
The rule is a much needed step in the right direction: it reduces paperwork and means that sick veterans won't have to fight to convince the VA that their illness was caused by their time at Camp Lejeune. However, POGO found three areas that unnecessarily restricted the impact the rule will have:
1. The VA specified "adult leukemia," a qualification to leukemia that may be used to exclude veterans with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), since it is more commonly associated with children. However, the evidence shows that the chemicals in Camp Lejeune's water cause all forms of leukemia. POGO recommended that the qualifier of "adult" be removed.
2. The VA did not include Scleroderma (a rare autoimmune disease that hardens skin and internal organs) in the rule, despite the VA's Camp Lejeune Science Liaison Team's recommendation that the disease be included. POGO recommended, for several reasons, that Scleroderma be added to the rule.
3. The VA arbitrarily specified that veterans had to have been stationed at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 through 1987 for a minimum of 30 days. This is despite the rule itself saying "VA experts agree that there is no science to support a specific minimum exposure level for any of the conditions." Veterans who were stationed there for one week or even one day during the time of contamination may have been exposed to significant amounts of dangerous chemicals. POGO recommended that the VA reduce this qualifying threshold.
While the proposed rule may not be perfect, it is encouraging to see the issue being taken seriously and real progress being made for Camp Lejeune victims. One Camp Lejeune advocate shared with POGO a letter from President Obama, in which he recognizes the debt that is owed to all who were harmed at Camp Lejeune:
…as a Nation, it is our solemn duty to ensure they receive the care and support they have earned and deserve. That includes those who served at Camp Lejeune in the years when the water was contaminated.…There's more to do to ensure all our current and former service members and their families have access to the care they need, and I appreciate your reaching out. Voices like yours have an impact and help inform everything I do.
It is important to remember that his rule would never have been written if not for all the veterans and advocates who for years fought to be recognized. There is always more to be done, but thanks to their unrelenting dedication and perseverance, real progress is being made.
In our comment, POGO also advocated for the creation of a similar rule providing health care to veterans who were exposed to dangerous chemicals while stationed at Fort McClellan. The base was designated as a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agency, and nearby residents won a $700 million lawsuit over the contamination. Those veterans are still fighting for recognition.
Investigator, POGO
Daniel Van Schooten is a Investigator at the Project On Government Oversight.
Topics: Government Accountability, National Security, Public Health and Science
Related Content: Veterans Affairs, Camp Lejeune Contamination Cover-up
Authors: Daniel Van Schooten
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Prudential Financial, Inc. has created a new position of president of its Prudential Investment Management division and has named Bernard Winograd to fill the role.
Winograd, who is currently CEO of Prudential Real Estate Investors (PREI), has also has been promoted to serve as chairman of PREI.
Winograd will continue to report to John Strangfeld, CEO of Prudential Securities and Prudential Investment Management. Because of the recent growth of Prudential Investment Management, Strangfeld needed someone to oversee the day-to-day operations for the unit and so the position of president was created, said Theresa Miller, a spokeswoman for the firm.
Winograd joined Prudential in 1996 to head up the PREI group. In addition to that role, he worked with Prudential Investment Management overseeing its private fixed-income and equity investments and commercial mortgage lending businesses.
"Since joining Prudential to lead PREI, Bernard has assumed responsibilities throughout PIM, demonstrating that the breadth of his talent, along with the depth of his knowledge and experience, make him highly suited for this leadership role," Strangfeld said.
Before joining Prudential, Winograd was executive VP and CFO of Taubman Centers Inc., a national regional shopping center company. He was previously treasurer of The Bendix Corp., and has served as executive assistant to W. Michael Blumenthal, both while he was CEO of Bendix as well as U.S. Treasury Secretary.
Meanwhile, Winograd's role as CEO of PREI will be filled by Charles Lowrey, who is currently PREI president. Lowrey will continue to report to Winograd. Lowrey joined Prudential from J.P. Morgan's Real Estate and Lodging Investment Banking group, where he served as a managing director and head of the Americas.


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A. Firewall products can protect your machines from DoS attacks, and you should use a firewall whenever possible. However, built-in Windows functionality can also help protect against DoS attacks and quickly time out SYN requests. To enable this functionality, perform the following steps:
- Start a registry editor (e.g., regedit.exe).
- Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters registry subkey.
- From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD Value.
- Enter the name SynAttackProtect, then press Enter.
- Double-click the new value, set it to 2, then click OK.
- Close the registry editor.
- Reboot the machine.
The SynAttackProtect default value is 0, which offers no protection. A value of 1 limits the number of SYN retries and delays the route cache entry when the maximum number of open TCP connections (i.e., the connections in the SYN_RECEIVED state known as TcpMaxHalfOpen) and retries (i.e., TcpMaxHalfOpenRetried) has been met. When SynAttackProtect has a value of 2, the effect is similar to when the value is set to 1 but includes a delayed Winsock notification until the three-way handshake involved in the SYN process is complete. Because Windows invokes the SynAttackProtect value only after the system exceeds the TcpMaxHalfOpen and TcpMaxHalfOpenRetried values, I recommend that you also create the TcpMaxHalfOpen and TcpMaxHalfOpenRetried values under the same registry key (both DWORD values) and set them to 100 and 80, respectively.


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Honney Massage
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- Unblocks and stimulates the lymph system
- Improves the thermal regulation of the skin
- Has a positive influence on the entire nervous system
- Works as anti- inflammatory and aids in relaxation
- Improves Circulation
Working with honey on the core of the body, the back and abdomen, is a powerful treatment for releasing tension and removing toxins from the system.
Honey massage incorporates the healing effects of honey and the beneficial ingredients that honey contains. During the massage, Beneficial substances from the honey are absorbed directly into the skin and trapped toxins are stimulated and removed from the system.
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Honey's Antimicrobial Properties and Benefits to Wound Healing
The use of honey as a wound dressing goes back to ancient times and has now been 'rediscovered' by modern medicine, according to Dr. Peter Molan of the University of Waikato, New Zealand. "It is a common observation in the many reports in medical journals that numerous benefits result from using honey to dress wounds," says Dr. Molan. The antibacterial properties of honey may help clear infection in wounds, and the anti-inflammatory action of honey may reduce pain and may improve circulation which hastens the healing process. According to Dr. Molan, "Honey stimulates the re-growth of tissue involved in healing, making healing faster and reducing scarring."
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids
Honey contains small amounts of a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The vitamins found in honey may include (depending on floral variety) niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid; minerals present include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Just as the color and flavor of honey varies by floral source, so does the vitamin, mineral, antioxidant and amino acid content.
Antioxidants in Honey
In addition to the nutrients that are involved in normal metabolic activity, foods contain components that may provide additional health benefits. These nutrients are referred to as nutraceuticals. Phytochemicals are one broad category of nutraceuticals found in plants that are actively being investigated by scientists for their health-promoting potential. Honey has a phytochemical profile which includes polyphenols that can act as antioxidants.
Antioxidants perform the role of eliminating free radicals, which are reactive compounds in the body. Free radicals are created through the normal process of metabolism and contribute to many serious diseases. Researchers at the University of Illinois, led by Nicki J. Engeseth, Ph.D. and May R. Berenbaum, Ph.D., are studying the antioxidant capacity of common honey varieties. Darker honeys tend to have a higher mineral content and antioxidant potential.


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Toronto Maple Leafs attend grand opening at Vaughan Mills VAUGHAN, ON, Aug. 21 /CNW/ - On Thursday, August 23, the puck will drop at Vaughan Mills for the grand opening of Pro Hockey Life, the largest hockey specialty store in Canada. With over 30,000 square feet of space, fans of Canada's favourite pastime will have the largest selection of equipment and products to choose from. "Pro Hockey Life is an exciting opportunity to change the hockey retailing market in Canada. We want to present consumers, whether male, female, professional or amateur, with all of the gear they could ever possibly need, all under one roof," said Gilbert Rousseau, CEO and President of Pro Hockey Life. "Consumers will no longer have to travel from one general sports outlet to another to find appropriate hockey equipment." The interactive, mega store will bring "shoppertainment" to the hockey consumer, separating itself from the current selection of hockey retailers. Players will be given the opportunity to test skates on Pro Hockey Life's indoor "synthetic ice," to get a sense and feel of the equipment before committing to a purchase. Pro Hockey Life is also one of the few locations in Canada to feature the "RapidShot" training system where players have a chance to improve their shooting skills. With computerized technology, "RapidShot" offers customers feedback on every shot regarding accuracy, speed and reaction time. Breadth and depth of product selection will truly be unmatched: for example, the store will carry over 14,000 sticks and 5,000 pairs of skates in stock, with over 1,000 different model/size combinations in both categories. With equipment for players of all ages and levels, consumers will be able to find what they are looking for. Whether it's skates, sticks, protective equipment, accessories or performance apparel - Pro Hockey Life will carry everything hockey from the industry's leading manufacturers. Pro Hockey Life also recognizes the large and growing number of Canadian women dedicated to hockey and will stock products designed specifically for them. Rousseau said "but don't look for women's gear in a separate section; at Pro Hockey Life, we cater to one clientele: hockey enthusiasts - period." The launch of the hockey specialty retailing chain is the result of a partnership between Sports Gilbert Rousseau, a group of private equity investors led by Champlain Financial Corporation, as well as with Jack Steckel, a founding member of Golf Town and Capital Canada Limited, an independent investment banking firm. "We believe Pro Hockey Life is the largest concept of its kind in the world and are very excited to be able to combine an interactive shopping experience with all of the equipment any hockey enthusiast could ever need," said Jack Steckel, Capital Canada Limited. The grand opening of Pro Hockey Life will also be attended by a few of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who will be signing autographs and may be testing their shots with the "RapidShot" system. Alexei Ponikarovsky Toronto Maple Leafs 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brought by Nike Bauer Hockey Carlo Colaiacovo Toronto Maple Leafs 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brought by Nike Bauer Hockey Alex Steen Toronto Maple Leafs 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Brought by CCM/RBK Al Iafrate Former Toronto Maple Leafs 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brought by Warrior Hockey About Sports Gilbert Rousseau Sports Gilbert Rousseau was established 30 years ago in Montreal, Quebec. Since its inception, Sports Rousseau has established a reputation as the premiere hockey retailer in Canada. Pro Hockey Life at Vaughn Mills is the first of Sports Rousseau's stores in their new hockey speciality chain, Pro Hockey Life. About Vaughan Mills Vaughan Mills is the first enclosed shopping centre built in Canada in more than 16 years, located just north of downtown Toronto at Hwy 400 and Rutherford Road. This 250 store mecca combines fashion, outlets, dining and entertainment. Many are the first of their kind in Canada, including; Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, NASCAR SpeedPark, Lucky Strike Lanes, Designer Depot, the world's largest Tommy Hilfiger Outlet, Holt Renfrew Last Call and the First in Canada and Largest in the World Pro Hockey Life!
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Maxon announced Cinema 4D R15 this week at SIGGRAPH and while it isn't anything mind blowing, the update was a fresh and solid improvement for Cinema 4D. As an R13 user, I wasn't too keen on upgrading to R14 because of my needs, but R15 does certainly bring enough features to start considering. Here are some things that are new to Cinema 4D R15:
Bevels & Kerning
Cinema 4D R15 comes with some advance bevel features to add more customized and complex bevels to your models and text, something Cinema 4D was lacking behind other 3D software. You also finally have the option to adjust kerning for MoText and Text Splines, something that really bugged me when I first learned C4D. Everything is also interactive, so you can adjust and experiment on the fly to your heart's content. Although these features were long overdue, it is certainly welcomed in R15.
There are also some nice updates to make it easier to model your stuff. We now have a texture manager to fix broken texture links and such. Sculpting tools have improved, with a new Amplify brush that gives you full control to inflate and use new draw modes to sculpt lines and areas defined by other tools.
Team Render allows you to use and manage your computer network to boost render times and efficiency very easily. Global Illumination, Ambient Occlusion, Physical Renderer, and multi-threading have been improved and added to boost your workflow.
Camera Crane
There's also a new Camera Crane rig that allows you to easily pull fancy crane/jib shots easily within Cinema 4D, very cool! You can adjust the angle, arm, head, camera, and length to get the results you're looking for.
Of course there are other features not mentioned, you can view those here. Overall, I'm very happy with this update, especially with the crane, bevel, and grass generation feature. It will also be exciting to see more training come out with the latest R15 release, so keep an eye out! So what are your thoughts of the new Cinema 4D R15? Will you be upgrading? What are your favorite features? Let me know in the comments below!
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Autumn Punch
Photo: Thayer Allyson Gowdy; Styling: Miranda Jones
"Punch" is a good description of this one--a couple of glasses pack a wallop. Add extra cranberry juice if you want it weaker.
How to Make It
Step 1
Simmer spices, vermouths, cranberry juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
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Chill remaining ingredients in a large container. Strain spice mixture into wine mixture and chill until ready to serve.
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The Verdi ladies trouser is a semi bootleg style trouser with a double button fastening and wide waistband. They also have a front zip, 2 back jets and one front. They are machine washable and are made from 60% Wool, 38% Polyester and 2% Lycra®.
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Olu In Brazil is Olu Maintain's follow up single to critically acclaimed video and song Ennuff Effizzi, he demonstrates that consistency is in fact the name of the game. O.i.B (Olu In Brazil) was shot in the beautiful islands and villas of Brazil.
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We Are
Masters of the
Unsaid Words,
but Slaves
of Those
We Let
Slip Out
While I have already made a digital collection of my prints in book form, each of the pages baring a quote that is different to read, my next evolution of my work would to take the wire quotes from the canvases and to compile and compress them into a form where texts are commonly found: book. This new form will contain pages all of which will have a minimum of two words, sewed in with wire onto black fabric pages, and bound together with thick black thread in a Japanese style binding. The quote that I will be selecting will be not one of an art quote, rather a quote by Winston Churchill, it will read We Are Masters of the Unsaid Words, but Slaves to Those We Let Slip Out. Without baring a cover the first words in view sharply reads out, We Are, this serves to draw the viewers and readers in and to question: we are what?
The words We Are, will encourage the reader to touch, open and turn the pages, this feature differs from my previously works all which are canvases upon walls, only to be looked at. Each minimal style and wording and the bright bold colours of the texts draws and absorbs the reader's attention. Each of the pages of texts will bare its own colour. The words of the pages are hidden unless the participant is willing to continue reading by turning the pages over, the next words within the sentence will be left unknown; this again differs from the usage of the canvases, as they are seen like any painting upon the wall, the words strong and portraying a message.
It's interesting to note that because each of the individual pages contain fewer than three words, the reader will read the words with sharp pauses rather than reading the whole message with a simple flow unlike the canvas works upon the wall. The entire quote is broken down, no matter how short it may be. This shows that the format would not only serve to separate and breaking down the quote but it also happens to change the way the words are absorbs and taken in.


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It was heartening to read about the progress made by the Cincinnati Symphony that recently celebrated a new music director, Louis Langree. The elements of this story are a textbook case for the way an orchestra -- and any other arts organization -- can survive, even thrive, in the current environment.
A few years back, the orchestra had a substantial deficit and its smart President, Trey Devey, cut expenses modestly (15 percent across the board) rather than seeking draconian cuts from musicians alone. This allowed the organization to stop raiding its own endowment and to establish a measure of stability.
His intelligent moves encouraged a major donor to make a huge gift, $85 million, that created an endowment that allows the local opera and ballet companies to engage the orchestra, providing weeks of work for the musicians.
For his inaugural program, Maestro Langree asked the great poet Maya Angelou to narrated "The Lincoln Portrait." The program also included a chamber concerto by Jennifer Higdon and Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
And while it still faces challenges attracting audiences, the orchestra has seen attendance rise, albeit not enough to fill the huge hall it occupies. In fact the orchestra attracted 35,000 people to two outdoor concerts this summer! (Classical music is not dead -- it is simply too expensive.)
Yet renovating the hall is not currently on the agenda for the Cincinnati Symphony. Its new maestro is more concerned with adding musicians to its roster, improving the quality of the music rather than the decor of its hall.
To my mind, this organization is doing everything right:
- It recognized the need to cut costs but did so in a fair and judicious manner
- It recognizes the value of celebrity -- both its maestro and its guest speaker are of note
- It is focusing on improving its art before it tackles a renovated or new hall. It is art, after all, not architecture that draws people to its performances
- It has formed meaningful joint ventures with its ballet and opera counterparts. The opera and ballet companies benefit from excellent orchestral playing while the symphony benefits from guaranteed annual engagements.
- It is not afraid of new work (several premieres are on the calendar for this season) but recognizes the value of the classics as well.
- It is welcoming the entire community to enjoy and support its endeavors.
Yes, some will say, the Symphony was 'lucky' to attract a major endowment gift. And luck is always part of the equation. But I prefer to view this as an instance where an organization does so many things correctly that donors are willing, indeed happy, to support its work.
In other words, in the arts world, we make our own luck by creating a family of loyal, engaged donors, audience members and volunteers.
Imagine if some of our most troubled arts organizations had proceeded in this thoughtful, mature manner to solve their problems?
I have to believe that they would be in far better shape today.


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Welcome to Bournemouth
Summer's arrived in the UK's best seaside resort and our award-winning beaches, historic gardens and bustling town centre are looking better than ever in the sunshine!
Whether you're on holiday, visiting for the day or a local, there's lots of things to do while you're in Bournemouth. You can enjoy miles of golden sand, walk through tropical gardens and even surf breathtaking coastline, enjoying panoramic views from the clifftops.
If you're not an 'outdoorsy' family, you can still entertain little ones and big kids with indoor attractions, and if you're exploring on your own you'll uncover hidden treasures in our museums and galleries.
If you're here on holiday or partying with friends, our cosmopolitan town centre comes alive long after the sun has gone down. Discover events in our what's on section. There are hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bars to choose from and, after you've eaten, you can make it a night to remember by catching a world class show in one of our theatres, cinemas or comedy clubs.
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Our summer diary's packed with family friendly events including Friday Fireworks, live music in the heart of the resort and Bournemouth Air Festival. It's no wonder we've got a reputation as an 'eventful' destination!
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LAS VEGAS, NV SSL DV, Inc., a Solid State Logic Company, will debut the Gravity Web Mobile application at InfoComm 2010 (Booth N2919) from June 9 to 11, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. A Web-based interface to the entire Gravity archive and production management solution, Gravity Web Mobile lets users take their offices and productions wherever there is a mobile network, providing an entirely new level of convenience and efficiency.
We designed Gravity Web Mobile as a mobile-sized version of our Cross Platform Web app, with virtually all the same features found in the Gravity Media Asset Management systems used for live news, media production, education, corporate and government applications, including the Gravity Web and LAN browsers, says Shaun McTernan, marketing director for SSL DV, Inc. Gravity Web Mobile is ideal for todays multiplatform production environment, which often requires producers, directors, editors and other staff members to have access to their facilitys entire audio and video archive at their fingertips, even if they are working remotely from the main studio. It is currently compatible with iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm devices, and with Windows 6.x and Symbian-based mobile devices on a 3G or 4G network, making it accessible for most mobile devices and phones.
Gravity Web Mobile is designed for easy use in the field: In addition to Search, Browse and Play, users can also select and bookmark clips, right from their mobile devices. Clips can also be imported from a mobile device to the Gravity MAM system, as most MP4-based phone video formats are native to Gravity for import. To upload other formats from laptop storage, users need only to connect the Gravity Web Mobile-enabled device to a laptop, making it simple, for example, for a reporter in the field to submit stories directly to the home newsroom system.
Gravity Web Mobile also supports command and control of the Gravity system. Administrators can get information on the status of the entire system from their mobile devices or phones, while program and scheduling personnel can use the built-in schedule-review page to review the current transmission schedule or to insert new schedule elements to be recorded. All input from the mobile application is directly inserted into the system database, allowing multiple users to collaborate on the same media even if they are thousands of miles apart.


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CLARK — Clark UNICO collected coats, cleaning supplies, food, blankets and other new items to those that have suffered from Hurricane Sandy. Four truckloads of donated merchandise were driven down to Asbury Park – Holy Spirit Church. Shown here are UNICO members Ralph and Karen Bernardo, Chris DeLauro, Jill Curran, Pete Zimbardo, Glen Gray and Fran Cantarelli. (Photo courtesy of Clark UNICO)
Clark UNICO members pose for a photo after sorting and packing donated merchandise for Hurricane victims. (Photo courtesy of Clark UNICO)
Glen Gray, Jill Curran and Fran Cantarelli load up the trucks with donated merchandise (Photo courtesy of Clark UNICO)
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For the 25th National Conference in Cleveland, TCG is highlighting the current recipients of the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship and the SPARK Leadership Programs. These programs are unique to the field, and provide critical support and mentorship for the future leaders of our art form. In honor of our longstanding commitment to professional development across the field, we feel the time is right to expand the Spotlight On brand beyond the Conference. With this in mind, we are excited to be hosting the Spotlight On Series throughout May and June—all content leading up to the Conference.
TCG: When was the moment that you decided to become a professional theatre actor?
David: I honestly don't know if I ever decided to make a career in the theater. I suppose I made some sort of decision when I chose to major in Drama at college. I had been acting throughout high school and was one of those kids in the Drama Department. I can say, however, that I fell in love with the theater when as a child I watched Mary Martin in Peter Pan. The music, the story, and her performance enthralled me. I wanted to fly and I wanted to sing. I was hardly ever taken to the theater growing up in Los Angeles. But I listened over and over to the musicals my father recorded from the radio. And later on I listened to the ones I checked out from the library—I recorded them on my reel-to-reel tape recorder and played them over and over again. During my final year of high school I worked as an usher at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles. The big road shows would play there. I watched them over and over again and when Angela Lansbury was concluding her run there in Gypsy she left a lovely note for the ushers (all of whom were theater students) saying she hoped to see us on stage some day: That was very exciting.
Aside from a few blink-and-you'll-miss-me film roles, I've worked exclusively in the theater. Gertrude Stein says of her writing career:
None of this has been intentional. One may say generally speaking that anything that is really inevitable, that is to say necessary, is not intentional.
TCG: What is one challenge in the acting profession that you would like to change? How would you do so?
I don't know that I would change anything about the acting profession. I think I face the same challenges actors have faced since Thespis first pulled up his wagon: developing my craft and artistry, finding work and making a living. But making a living in the theater is tough. Or at least it is for me.
I heard Arthur Miller speak at the New Dramatists annual luncheon at which he was being honored. He expressed surprise that anyone still wanted to write plays; he assumed young writers would prefer writing for film and television. He spoke of a time when the economics of the American theater permitted actors to earn a living from stage work and thus remain in New York acting in plays—that there existed a theater culture that didn't require actors (and playwrights) having to go to the West Coast for pilot season.
I feel that the current theater scene has great vitality. And there are actors working in film and television who, if they're known at all, are best known for their work on the stage. I've worked for many playwrights and directors—from traditional to experimental. I really have no complaints. There's nothing I'm dying to change. But making a living as a freelance actor in the theater can be tough. Then again, what to do about it?
One of the most troubling developments in our country is the corporatization of culture – small businesses being swallowed up by large corporate entities. Corporate dominance means less and less choice; and the inability to choose is emblematic of an eroding democracy. But what about actors? What about an actor who for monetary (or career) reasons drops out of a stage production after landing a role in film or television? Feature films and television even at their best are corporate enterprises—many of them owned by large media empires. What about an actor who drops out of a small-scale theater production for a higher paying theater job? Who funds the higher paying theaters? How should one feel about his or her work receiving corporate sponsorship? It's all very difficult. How does one distinguish a career from careerism?
I know actors whose ambition is to work in film— it is a media that truly calls to them. And there are gifted film actors who dedicate themselves solely to that media. I think many actors would like to coordinate film and theater work, if for no other reason than to subsidize their theater career. But there is no doubt that the theater cannot compete financially with film and television.
Some actors earn their nut through voice-over and/or on-camera commercials. But what does one end up selling? Lotteries and baloney? And who is one selling it for and to? What about voice-over work for violent video games? Again and again, actors are faced with tough decisions. Some actors teach, some drive a cab, others hold other types of jobs. Making a living in the theater is a very complicated proposition.
TCG: Talk about a game changing moment in your career – a "big break" where you felt you could create a lasting legacy through your work as an actor?
I have never had a big break. Well, actually I get a big break every month: I open my credit card bill and realize I'm broke. Big time!
What I've had are opportunities—and I've had many fine ones, I couldn't choose among them as each is meaningful to me. Some jobs are particularly sweet; so much comes together— the play, the ensemble. But even the jobs that are not so sweet—or the ones that are a bit of a mess— are looked back upon with fondness and humor. There are inevitably things learned (at least in hindsight) or memorable acts of camaraderie or generosity. I believe in creating opportunity and generating work.
Regarding legacy—I know nothing about it. I know about diction and projection, memorization and pacing, mental, physical and vocal flexibility. I know that it is important to cooperate with the playwright and director and to be a good stage partner. It's so hard (or at least it is for me) to simply strive for excellence – developing my craft and refining my artistry. Other things enter into it: like getting attention and having an important career. Fame is in the picture almost from the get-go (or at least has been for me). And that corrupts everything. But,
I like to bake. And when I can, I like to bring something in to rehearsal or a performance for a special occasion or a celebration. Perhaps I'll be remembered for my gingerbread.
David Greenspan's credits include premieres by David Adjmi, Sarah Ruhl, Adam Rapp, William Hoffman, Terrence McNally, David Grimm, Kathleen Tolan, Harry Kondoleon, Richard Foreman and Mac Wellman; solo renditions of The Patsy, Gertrude Stein's lecture Plays, a program of Stein lectures entitled Composition… Masterpieces… Identity; and his own plays, most notably Dead Mother, She Stoops to Comedy (Obie), The Argument (Obie), The Myopia, Go Back to Where You Are and I'm Looking for Helen Twelvetrees. Two performance Obies: one for The Boys in the Band, one for Some Men and Faust; Fox Fellowship and an Obie for Sustained Achievement.
Photo Credit: Aric Mayer (headshot)


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