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D. STANLEY EITZEN is professor emeritus in sociology from Colorado State University, where previously he was the John N. Stern Distinguished Professor. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. Among his books are: Social Problems (which was awarded the McGuffey Longevity Award for excellence over multiple editions in 2000 by the Text and Academic Authors Association); Diversity in Families and Globalization: The Transformation of Social Worlds (each coauthored with Maxine Baca Zinn); Experiencing Poverty: Voices from the Bottom (with Kelly Eitzen Smith); Inequality: Social Class and Its Consequences (coauthored with Janis E. Johnston); Solutions to Social Problems: Lessons from Other Societies; Solutions to Social Problems from the Top Down; The Role of Government (with George H. Sage); Solutions to Social Problems from the Bottom Up: Social Movements (with Kenneth L. Stewart); Paths to Homelessness: Extreme Poverty and the Urban Housing Crisis (with Doug A. Timmer and Kathyrn Talley); Sociology of North American Sport (with George H. Sage); and Fair and Foul: Rethinking the Myths and Paradoxes of Sport. He has served as the president of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport and as editor of The Social Science Journal.
MAXINE BACA ZINN is professor of sociology at Michigan State University, where she is also senior researcher in the Julian Samora Research Institute. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Her books include: Women of Color in U.S. Society (with Bonnie Thornton Dill) and Gender through the Prism of Difference (with Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo and Michael Messner). She is the coauthor (with D. Stanley Eitzen) of Social Problems and Diversity in Families, both of which won McGuffey Awards for longevity from the Text and Academic Authors Association, and Globalization: The Transformation of Social Worlds. She has served as president of the Western Social Science Association. In 2000, she received the American Sociological Association's Jessie Bernard Award in recognition of her career achievements in the study of women and gender.
KELLY EITZEN SMITH received her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. She is currently working as a researcher and technical consultant at the Drachman Institute, University of Arizona. The Drachman Institute is the research and public service unit of the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture dedicated to the environmentally sensitive and resource-conscious development of neighborhoods and communities. Her current projects and research interests involve sustainable communities and transit-oriented development. She is the coauthor of Social Problems (Twelfth Edition, with D. Stanley Eitzen and Maxine Baca Zinn) and Experiencing Poverty: Voices from the Bottom (Second Edition, with D. Stanley Eitzen).


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UN Calls on Israel Not to Build New Settlements in East Jerusalem
Israel approves construction of 1,600 units in Ramat Shlomo in East Jerusalem after it lifted a 10-month freeze on settlement activities in September 2010.
The United Nations called Thursday for Israel not to build new settlements, saying such plans would amount to a "provocative action" to the peace process with the Palestinians.
Robert Serry, UN coordinator for the Middle East peace process, said the plan was strongly opposed by the international community when it was announced last year.
"If confirmed, this provocative action undermines ongoing efforts by the international community to bring the parties back to negotiations," Serry said.
Israel had planned construction of 1,600 units in Ramat Shlomo in East Jerusalem after it lifted a 10-month freeze on settlement activities in September 2010 in occupied Palestinian territory.
Israel announced the intention to proceed with the construction in Ramat Shlomo, one week after it took a separate decision to erect 900 housing units in another part of East Jerusalem.
The UN, the European Union, the United States and Russia – known as the quartet in Middle East diplomacy - have opposed new Jewish settlements because they ran counter to efforts to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Board of Directors
Sara N. Horner, President
Sara Horner has been a resident of Calabasas since 1983. She grew up in the Santa Monica Mountains and has a deep love for its mysteries and beauty. Witnessing how the mountains have changed over her lifetime, she works on the board of the Fund to ensure that they will remain a quintessential California landscape. Ms. Horner is a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Studio Art and Landscape Architecture. Sara joined the Board of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund in 2013 and was elected President in the fall of 2015.
Dennis Washburn, Vice President
Vice President Washburn has been with the Fund since its establishment as the Santa Monica Mountains Parklands Association in 1988. As former President of the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, he guided the organization through its critical rebuilding phase from 2004-2015. Until the Summer of 2011, he was also a member of the City Council for Calabasas, California, alternately serving as City Mayor. He chairs the Southern California Cities Council of Governments (COG) committee overseeing environmental policy and initiatives.
Leah Culberg, Secretary
Leah Culberg teaches ESL at Santa Monica College and has been an active member of the Santa Monica Mountains community since moving there forty years ago. Ms. Culberg holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master's in Linguistics from CSUN. She is interested in supporting and expanding the educational and recreational opportunities available in the parks for Los Angeles' ethnically and socially diverse communities, as well as other visitors, and promoting a conservation ethos among our guests.
Joyce A. Brykman, Treasurer
Ms. Brykman is a certified public accountant who maintains her own firm in Westlake Village, CA. Since 1999, Joyce Brykman's firm has provided pro bono accounting services to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund out of a personal regard and affection for the positive richness that the beauty and wildlife of the Santa Monica Mountain affords to residents of southern California. Joyce and her staff work actively with Fund personnel to ensure a high standard of accountability in the management of assets held in trust on behalf of the park and the donating public.
Lynn C. Kronzek
Ms. Kronzek is the principal of Lynn C. Kronzek & Associates, founded 25 years ago to help nonprofit and government organizations develop innovative public programs and obtain funding. She has taught community relations and regional development at the graduate level, and continues to enjoy a career as a consulting historian and writer. An eleven year resident of Burbank, Ms. Kronzek was moved to join the board to help broaden support for the cooperating governments that make the natural, educational, and cultural resources of the mountains so publicly available. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a MPA from George Washington University.
Kammy Algiers
Kammy Algiers has been a full-time biology professor at Ventura College since 2006. The past two years she has been involved in Student Equity at Ventura College and community colleges across California where student success data is disaggregated and analyzed based on various demographics such as ethnicity and social economics to better understand how to help all students succeed. Kammy received her MS and BA in biology from Cal State Northridge. While working on her masters, Kammy spent a summer working part time at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area on a project with the federally endangered sunflower Lyon's Pentachaeta (Pentachaeta lyonii). Since then, she has been interested in conservation biology and restoration ecology at the National Park Service, especially when students are involved in doing science. She is interested in helping youth make stronger connections between science, nature, and their everyday lives.
Jean Schmit
Jean Schmit is a visual artist who moved to the Santa Monica Mountains with her husband and young family in 1994. She quickly joined with like-minded neighbors to keep an active watch on local developments that would impact the natural surroundings, and thus she began her journey of participation in conservation and the protection of our mountains. Jean has a deep love for the area's natural beauty and wonders. She welcomes her participation on the Board of Directors as an opportunity to work with others to preserve and protect the mountains, wildlife and plant life for coming generations to enjoy.
Kim Kovacs
Kim Suzanne Kovacs served as the Executive Director of Federal Relations at UCLA from 1999 until June 2016. In this capacity, she oversaw the university's interactions in Washington, D.C., with Congress, executive branch agencies, the White House, and higher education associations. She served in several leadership positions within the higher education community. Kim holds a B.A. in History from UCLA and serves on several non-profit boards. A second-generation Angelino, she is interested in combining her professional experience and enjoyment of the natural side of LA to assist the fund in accomplishing its mission.
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Thomas Liu is a federal executive at the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. He has previously served as a Presidential Management Fellow and policy analyst for the White House Council on Environmental Quality and as the Chief of Concessions for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. His private sector experience includes employment with Merrill Lynch and Zurich Financial Services. In 2016, he completed the White House Office of Management & Budget's Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program – training to prepare employees for the highest level of career leadership positions in the federal government.


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Primary cilia are sensory, antennae‐like organelles present on the surface of many cell types. They have been involved in a variety of diseases collectively termed ciliopathies. As cilia are essential regulators of cell signaling, the composition of the ciliary membrane needs to be strictly regulated. To understand regulatory processes at the ciliary membrane, we report the targeting of a genetically engineered enzyme specifically to the ciliary membrane to allow biotinylation and identification of the membrane‐associated proteome. Bioinformatic analysis of the comprehensive dataset reveals high‐stoichiometric presence of actin‐binding proteins inside the cilium. Immunofluorescence stainings and complementary interaction proteomic analyses confirm these findings. Depolymerization of branched F‐actin causes further enrichment of the actin‐binding and actin‐related proteins in cilia, including Myosin 5a (Myo5a). Interestingly, Myo5a knockout decreases ciliation while enhanced levels of Myo5a are observed in cilia upon induction of ciliary disassembly. In summary, we present a novel approach to investigate dynamics of the ciliary membrane proteome in mammalian cells and identify actin‐binding proteins as mechanosensitive components of cilia that might have important functions in cilia membrane dynamics.
Primary cilia are important mediators of human disease and cell signaling. A local proximity labeling strategy to identify the ciliary membrane‐associated proteome (cmAPEX) reveals the close association of actin binding proteins (ABPs) with the ciliary membrane.
cmAPEX and complementary affinity purification analyses identified association of actin‐binding proteins (ABPs) with cilia.
cmAPEX resolves dynamic relocalization of ciliary proteins including ABPs upon inhibition of actin polymerization.
Myo5a is a novel and essential ciliary protein that relocates into the cilium upon induction of ciliary disassembly.
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- Revision received June 6, 2017.
- Accepted June 13, 2017.
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RepaKorr - repair-systems and -concepts for anticorrosive coating of offshore-wind turbine generator systems
In the project "RepaKorr", manufacturers of coating materials, applicators of coating systems, plant operator, steel worker and consultants compile material, technical, conceptual and organizational bases for a "On-site repair concept".
The company AirRobot GmbH & Co. KG compiles in this project a new procedure for the inspection of coatings by a drone application. For this new field of use, inspection criterias are compiled and put up.
7. Framework research programme: RHEA
AirRobot is integrated in the 7th framework research programme of the European Union partners in the "Robot Fleets for Highly Effective Agriculture and Forestry Management" (RHEA) project. The goal of the project is to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture through the targeted use of automated systems. Within the framework of this project AirRobot has set itself the goal of developing a new flight platform which meets the special project requirements. The core task in this case is, among other things, the production of very precise maps with the aid of GPS.
6. Framework research programme: µDrones
The goal of the µDrones project in which AirRobot was involved in the 6th framework research programme of the European Union was to achieve the completely autonomous flight of a drone in an unknown terrain. During the autonomous flight the drone collected information from the surroundings, transmitted these to the control station and oriented itself.
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Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
The BAM developed a special sensor technology in cooperation with AirRobot which makes it possible to perform gas measurements with the aid of an AirRobot flight platform. This sensor technology is able to issue statements concerning the origin of a gas whilst taking account of various factors.
NRW promotion project: International mine clearing
In the International mine clearing promotion project that has now been completed, which was supported by funds of the federal German state of North Rhine Westphalia, AirRobot's task consisted in monitoring the deflagration of explosives that have been detected and in this way provide a reliable and secure air picture of the defusing in real time to the persons involved. In addition the information provided by the drone made it possible to use the clearing device in a coordinated manner.
NRW promotion project: International fighting of forest fires
AirRobot also participated in the International fighting of forest fires promotion project that has now been completed which was supported by funding of the federal German state of North Rhine Westphalia. In the course of this project AirRobot developed a flight platform with corresponding smoke detector technology that is adapted to the special conditions that prevail during a forest fire. This makes it possible to discover forest fires that are just beginning to burn at an early stage.
UAV DACH working group
The UAV DACH working group is a German speaking working group for unmanned aerial vehicles. Its goals among other things are the design of UAV and their components and the creation of preconditions for the operation of UAV. To this end the UAV DACH is in constant dialogue with national and international regulatory bodies from the civilian and military sector. AirRobot has been an active member since 2010 and regularly participates in meetings of the working groups and the subgroups.


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World-renowned architect, Frank Gehry has unveiled a proposal for a new art gallery and university complex at the heart of Toronto's entertainment district, near the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Three 80-85 metre-high residential towers located on top of the new buildings are designed in collaboration with the director of production company Mirvish Productions, David Mirvish.
The Mirvish Collection gallery is located beneath two of the towers, housing a collection of abstract art built by David and Audrey Mirvish throughout a period of 50 years.
Standing alongside the gallery is the OCAD University Public Learning Centre for Visual Art, Cultural Studies and Art History which will be placed beneath the third tower.
"It's especially interesting that this project involves the arts," said Gehry. "With this project, I wanted to create buildings that were good neighbours to the surrounding buildings and that respected the rich and diverse history of the area."


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As of 2015, Checks 360 is the only company that appears to sell Curious George personal checks, and they are only available for order online, notes the company. However, this website does not appear to have updated its information since 2010. Customers may want to contact the company to confirm that it still offers Curious George checks for purchase.Continue Reading
It is possible that Curious George checks once were sold widely, but are discontinued. Customers may also be able to create their own custom checks with pictures of "Curious George" from the books.
At StylesChecks.com, customers can order personalized checks with up to four pictures that they upload to the check printer's website, notes The Styles Check Company. If the company accepts Curious George images, they should probably only be used on personal checks as they are copyrighted.
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Let me start by saying I am not a beer drinker. I think part of that comes from the smell. But Paul is and this is one he enjoys. What I do like is a sense of history, of continuity and beer has certainly been around for a long time. This one claims it has been brewed since 1240. Their web site tells us that Notre-Dame de Leffe was an abbey of Premonstratensian canons (monks known for their hospitality). They must have known that water was not always healthy and they decided to build a brewery in order to serve the many pilgrims a "healthy, invigorating beverage". The boiling of the water as part of the fermentation process killed the germs so, though they probably did not understand why, they did think of beer as healthy. The abbey was closed during the French Revolution and was re-established early in the twentieth century. In the 1950s the abbot decided to resurrect the brewery, using the age-old recipe, the same recipe used since 1240.
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Reading what different individuals are feeling is a vital ability that helps us navigate conflicts, deepen relationships, and negotiate successfully. If somebody cheats on their companion in one relationship, what are the percentages they may achieve this in another relationship? That is the question addressed in a brand new examine printed in the Archives of Sexual Conduct i , titled As soon as a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Serial Infidelity Across Subsequent Relationships." The researchers found that those who had been unfaithful in a single relationship had thrice the percentages of being unfaithful in the subsequent, in comparison with those that had not been unfaithful within the first relationship. Let's look deeper.
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What's it like to hitch a ride on a rocket? AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWSOME. At least that's what one commenter wrote after viewing a dramatic new video of a space shuttle launch shot by cameras mounted on the solid rocket boosters (SRBs) that helped propel NASA's now-retired shuttles off the launch pad and into space.
The dramatic high-definition video begins seconds before launch and ends about eight minutes later, when the spent boosters parachute into the ocean.
Visually stunning, the video is like no other launch video you've ever seen. But what makes the video even more special is that its audio track captures the surprising variety of sounds of a shuttle launch, including the sputtering roar of the rocket motors, the explosive blasts as the boosters separate from the shuttle, and the eerie clangs and whistles the boosters make as they spiral earthward.
The video was assembled for inclusion in a special edition of a DVD/BluRay entitled "Ascent: Commemorating Shuttle," according to a NASA Facebook page. It contains footage taken on two shuttle flights, STS-117 (June 2007) and STS-127 (July 2009), according to the video's closing credits. The credits also indicate that the video's soundtrack was enhanced by the folks at Skywalker Sound, the Marin County, California firm whose film credits range from "Star Wars" in 1977 to 2012's "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax."
And if the the launch looks and sounds incredible, the boosters themselves—the largest solid propellant motors ever developed for space flight--were pretty incredible too. NASA says each booster contained more than a million pounds of propellant—all of which was expended in the first two minutes of a shuttle's launch.


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Types of Mortgages
Whether you are looking to flip or buy/hold/rent real estate, chances are that you will run across a need to borrow money. As mentioned in "Low Money Down", there are many different types of mortgages and money lending options out there. Here are a few:
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Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs), also known as variable rate mortgages, have interest rates that potentially fluctuate over time. For example, a "5/1" ARM is a loan that is fixed for 5 years but adjusts yearly after that initial 5 year period. A "5/5" ARM is sometimes available, which is also fixed for the 5 years but will only adjust in 5 year increments after that. This could be good if interest rates are gradually increasing, but if you get stuck in an interest rate spike, it could take you 5 more years to get another chance to adjust the interest rate to market levels.
There are usually limits on how much the interest rate can increase and with most ARMs there is an eventual ceiling so the interest rate won't increase unbounded. Check with your financial institution to ensure that interest rate cap (i.e. upper limit) is in place since it is not a requirement for the bank to cap an ARM. Overall, ARMs introduce a great deal of volatility into your real estate investment and could change your positive cash flowing property into a negative one in just a year or two. Caveat emptor!
15/30 Year Fixed
There are a number of ways you can borrow money, and many different types of mortgages, but most of us are going to choose the traditional bank route first. Banks lend cheap money and typically have the most reasonable terms. Favorable conditions from banks are usually due to good credit, so keep that in mind before going the traditional bank route.
The most common and popular loan will be the 30 year fixed mortgage. Fixed means that your interest rate is going to stay the same for the entire life of the loan. The longer your amortization period, i.e. loan length, the lower your payments will be but you will end up paying more interest over time. It's often very difficult to cash flow with anything other than a 30 year period since the payments will be so high with a 15 year period. 15 year loans have an advantage in some cases since your property will be paid off quicker and you'll pay lower interest in the long run, but high payments and little (or negative) cash flow will put you at greater risk if the property has too many vacancies.
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This mortgage is likely to sound the most favorable out of the other options out there. The truth is, you are right in thinking that. The sad reality is that some banks will have issues doing fixed rate mortgages for investment properties, especially commercial properties, i.e. properties with more than 4 units. Fight for that fixed rate mortgage, but also remember that all is not lost if you can't get one. You will need to look at the alternatives, assess your risk, and figure out what works the best for you to meet your investing goals.
A balloon mortgage is a loan that typically has a fixed term for 5-7 years but is amortized over a period of 25 or 30 years. Balloon mortgages can have lower interest rates and monthly payments than fixed-rate loans, which may make them attractive to some. The risk is that after 5-7 years, the entire balance becomes due–in other words, the balloon pops! Some may allow conversion to a fixed-rate loan at term's end, but if no agreement was made for this, you could still go and try to refinance with the same bank or another one of your choosing. As with ARMs, the risk here is that your refinance could give you a less favorable interest rate than you originally would've had with a 30 year fixed mortgage. Another risk is if the real estate market takes a temporary dip again, you could be underwater during your refinance application and get denied.
Interest Only Mortgage
I highly doubt if any bank is going to allow you to do this at all, especially for an investment property. Back before the housing crash, these types of mortgages were cropping up to get even more unqualified people signed up with loans to stimulate the mortgage backed security market. It is highly recommended that you avoid this one. Although payments are very low, no equity is going towards the property. Unless you come in with a lot of money down, you could easily end up underwater with the property if the values decline. Worse yet, the interest only period is typically only 5 to 10 years. Once that period is over, you are either hit with a balloon payment or inflated future payments to make up that principal that was never paid in the first 5-10 yeras.
Contract "Subject To"
A Subject To is when you paying a seller's existing mortgage "Subject To" the existing mortgage agreement with the bank. Generally, the seller is giving you the deed to the property and having you make payments on the loan, but the seller is still "assuming" the loan. Now the word "Contract" in this type of financing is very important since you and the seller will need to agree on the terms of conditions for this type of arrangement. What if you don't pay? What if the seller goes bankrupt?
Subject To agreements are complex and deserve further research outside the scope of this article. CREOnline has a great article on Buying a House Subject To.
These are just a few of the different types of mortgages and loans out there for real estate investors. Investors have used all types of these loan arrangements and have had successes and failures with each. The important part is that you look at all of the options available to you, do your homework, and get the facts from your lender. If your real estate deal is good enough, the money will come!
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I haven't published a post for ages, nor commented much lately. Sorry for being distant. I've been feeling awkward and illiterate. When I speak or write, often I can't express what I'm thinking. I'm restless and overwhelmed and uncomfortable and self conscious. It's just Winteritis again. It takes all my energy to resist hibernating. I feel deeply the pain of people close to me who are really hurting at the moment. I'm sick and cold and tired and sad, and for no good reason ... I have exactly the life I want (minus tropical climate and ocean views), and everything to be glad about!
However, I refuse to let the drop in temperature rob me entirely of my joy!
So, to get the ball rolling again ... some of the wonderful things happening here are:
* Soccer, Gymnastics, Princess Ballet, Woodwork lessons, Sunday School & lots of play dates and family visits. A few birthdays and holidays coming up this month, too!
* A lovely, leisurely book tour using "The Australian Book Traveller". It's taken us nearly 2 terms just to do 'The Australia Book' and 'Wombat Stew', because we keep adding interesting books, taking time out to follow tangents and research various aspects of Australian geography and wildlife. We're VERY excited to be moving on to the next stage of the trip this week (partly because the title includes the word 'spear')!
* Bible stories, Character studies, and a steady stream of books from the library and the postie keep us snuggled up often and give us lots of fresh ideas to think and dream about.
* I'm getting more organised in the kitchen, putting a weekly menu on the fridge ... stops me worrying about what to cook each day and whether I have the ingredients. Dinners are planned but flexible, and I write ideas for lunches, snacks and fruit, to remind me what's available. It also means I shop less often and therefore spend less. I shop at home first, and use what we have, which means less wastage too.
* Kids literacy ... both children are taking off and it's so exciting to see! They're excited too, keen for any hints I can give them, and moving quickly through Reading Eggs. They're more confidently having a go at slightly more independent writing. I must tell you about their folders and ladders sometime.
* I have more peace about the balance of work & leisure, planned & spontaneous, challenging & easy ... and finally a plan I'm happy with for the next year or two in regards to the planned curriculum side of things (always flexible of course, but it is a relief to stop searching for a while).
* Pete has built most of the shelves I designed for the dining/ sun/ everything room, and it's immensely satisfying to organise and find homes for our most frequently used resources. Some smaller units and a desk are still in progress which will bring it all together, and then I have to learn how to paint a kind of lime wash finish. Photos in a month or two :)
I'm thankful for the safe, peaceful family I've been blessed with. I'm glad that my peace comes from the Lord, and I'm not at the mercy of my emotions and the troubles and choices of other people. I'm encouraged by my online friends, many of whom home school, who generously share their ideas and lives, and by doing so provide a lovely, supportive community.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Some typical DB2 registry settings for Temenos T24 and other OLTP systems
A list with almost all (documented) registry and environment variables can be found in the DB2 Information Center. As you can see those variables are grouped into different categories, e.g., compiler, communication, performance, or general settings. As some settings require a restart of DB2, the configuration is typically applied once when setting up a system.
This tells DB2 on how to handle prefetch requests and what to assume about disks per container. Prefetching is used to bring in data "ahead before it is used", i.e., it reduces IO wait. The above setting is simple and a good comprise. All tablespaces are covered and it is assumed that all have the same layout of 6 disks per container and hence multiple smaller prefetch requests are issues in parallel. There are different design philosophies "out there" with sometimes contradicting recommendations. Also take a look at Configuring for good performance and Optimizing table space performance when data is on RAID devices.
Page cleaning is the reverse of prefetching. It makes sure that the bufferpool (data cache) always has enough space available to bring in additional data pages from disk. This alternate page cleaning is more aggressive in writing out changed data, makes use of IO bandwith and helps to have slots available in the bufferpool for our OLTP system.
All three registry settings are typically used together to improve concurrency for Cursor Stability and Read Stability isolation levels. When scanning data and evaluating predicates a slightly different, "less patient" approach is taken which helps throughput in OLTP systems.
When inserting new data DB2 has to search for a data page with free space. That space is managed with free space control records (FSCRs) that are located every 500 pages or so (see here for details on table organization and FSCRs). By default DB2 is searching up to 5 such records in order to find a page to squeeze the new record in. This helps to fill up pages and to efficiently reuse space left from delete or some update operations. However, it does not help insert performance which is critical in OLTP system. Hence a setting of 1 is a nod towards performance while still trying to reuse space. A more drastic setting would be APPEND ON for a table where new data is always inserted at the end.
This setting only applies on AIX, not on Linux and is used to cache the codepage and territory information for a connection. As T24 and other OLTP systems do not change "national language support" (NLS, i.e., the codepage and territory information) this helps performance slightly and also avoids possible lock contention while accessing that information.
This already was my quick overview of few of the settings that should be considered for OLTP systems like Temenos T24 on DB2. What is left is to take a look at typical DB2 database manager and database configurations. But that is another article...
2 comments:
- Ember said...
While I use them extensively, you have to be careful with:
Since they change how data integrity is handled - some applications may depend on DB2 handling things without these set. Generally if using a vended database, you want to check with your application vendor to see if they are supported.
Also if you have CUR_COMMIT set in version 9.7 or higher, then DB2_EVALUNCOMMITTED and DB2_SKIPINSERTED are ignored, and DB2_SKIPDELETED has reduced impact - only coming into force if CUR_COMMIT does not help avoid lock contentions.
- June 10, 2013 at 7:31 PM
- Henrik Loeser said...
Hello Ember,
for 3rd party applications it is a good practice to follow the vendor guidelines. The settings mentioned in the blog have been derived over the years while working with Temenos on their T24 for DB2.
- June 17, 2013 at 12:11 PM


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The TSA's John Pistole has urged passengers angry over safety procedures not to boycott airport body scans. An Internet boycott of body scans is under way, and Pistole said he hoped people would exercise sound judgment over the busy Thanksgiving holiday. A National Opt-Out Day is scheduled for Wednesday to coincide with the busiest travel day of the year.
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Angelina Jolie arrives at a screening for her new film, In the Land of Blood and Honey, on Tuesday (December 6) at Hearst Tower in New York City.
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So.........I haven't posted in quite a while. I am sorry. We have been pretty loaded down and it was just easy to give our updates a pass. A long with creating games, I am an artist with clients I deliver images for. I am developing assets for the company Vexith Games. They were actually a contributor to our kickstarter, and you will notice their logo on the thank you card in sandwiches. I am also working on a video game with Sam Bayless, who I created art for on a previous game, Legends of Descent.
So, Sandwiches! The game is in. We are still waiting on shirts and stickers, and then we'll be sending out everyone's copies. The printing went well, and the game looks nice. Photos at the end of the article.
Back burner
Not a lot of developing has been going on lately. I have been reviewing the different designs we already have. I am trying to find things that aren't necessary or could be simplified. Sometimes when you are in the middle of designing something you can't rethink elements. You have a possessive nature toward what you've just designed. When you give it time, step back, and reevaluate after you've worked on other designs. You loose a lot of that possessive nature and can identify faulty or less elegant design.
Raid may have too many do nothing actions. I am thinking of reducing the amount of pieces, making every move more crucial. Also, before you could have 4 units in a space. It took quite a while to assemble all of your villagers into an effective unit to battle the vikings. I am not sure what the best number of units is the correct amount yet.
Flags has not been working. I think it has potential, but it might be best to scrap it. We have another game called Tagging Turf that has some very similar mechanics, at least I'm that you play location cards you want to take over. We might move some of what I learned on this over to Tagging Turf. There are some things about flags I really enjoy. Mainly art style and the like. We could possibly make this into a board game where the locations are already on the board, maybe some of the locations are blank so that you can play locations you draw.
Hulk of the Hood is probably ready to go to testing. I have had interest from people on playing the game. I plan to develop a test copy as soon as I get a moment. There is a lot of art still necessary for the game, but a good portion has already been completed. I had been working on HotH when I came up with Sandwiches. It was for a contest. I realized I wouldn't be able to get all of the art done by deadline, so I set it aside for Sandwicjes. This will allow us to find more time to develop better mechanics and art. We were also limited on how much the game would cost to print for the contest, this will allow us to add more locations and items. That leads to our last subject.
Printing through the Gamecrafter is pricey. It makes sense for us right now since we don't have enough money to by 1500 copies of a game. We have been doing research on pricing from other printing companies, it is becoming obvious that moving on to another printer at some point will result in better profits. We aren't anywhere near there yet. On an aside note, the longer we work with Gamecrafter, the more of a better price they give us on product. So, continuing with the Gamecrafter model for a time will have it's benefits.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a 47-year-old Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 worth of expensive jewelry from people at golf courses in several states and moving it across state lines to sell at trade shows, jewelry stores and pawn shops.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden says Jeffrey Cochran pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas to two counts of possession and sale of stolen goods.
Cochran remained free pending sentencing Oct. 18. He could face to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each count.
Cochran admitted stealing jewelry items from about September 2010 to March 2012 and selling them in Nevada and other states.
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As July rolls in and summer heats up iPhone 5 rumors cool down a bit to make way for rumors of a smaller iPad Mini, but that doesn't mean there are no new rumors to share.
iPhone 5 rumors range from obvious to out there, and there's a possibility that everything we know about the iPhone 5 is wrong, but the following roundup will try to make sense of the new iPhone 5 rumors.
The next generation iPhone is Apple's sixth iPhone, but it has earned the iPhone 5 name from press and analysts.
iPhone 5 Release Date
We already have a pretty good idea about what to expect on the iPhone 5 release date, and what not to expect this fall.
The latest rumors says that the iPhone 5 might launch as early as August or September, but we still feel that October 2012 is the most likely iPhone 5 release date.
Read: iPhone 5 Release Date – What to Expect
TechRadar reports that Apple is slowing iPhone 4S orders by as much as 25% this quarter to prepare for the iPhone 5 release date this fall.
Apple typically reduces the number of current generation iPhones to be sold as the release of a new iPhone launches. While we expect that Apple will still sell the iPhone 4S as a $99 option, the new iPhone will take over the primary manufacturing priority.
iPhone 5 Form Factor
According to Foxconn CEO Terry Gou, the new iPhone 5 will put the Samsung Galaxy S III to shame. The Galaxy S III packs in a large high-resolution display, curvaceous design and tempting looks, but the man who runs the plants which manufacture the iPhone believes the new iPhone has what it takes to beat Samsung's best.
The iPhone 5 will not likely feature a Liquidmetal case, but we may finally see the return of the metal back, adding to the overall durability of the iPhone and making it much easier to go without a case.
Apple may finally release a bigger iPhone, opting for a taller iPhone 5 with a larger display. The iPhone 5 may look like the image shown above or the video below.
At least one analyst with ties to the Apple Supply chain has called into question the authenticity of these leaks, suggesting that Apple may opt for a more radical change. The leaked iPhone 5 parts look much like the iPhone 4S with flat sides and uniform depth from top to bottom.
Recently an iPhone case manufacturer leaked iPhone 5 case dimensions, and the possible dimensions for the iPhone 5. Many sources sell this information to the big name iPhone case manufacturers, but as we saw with the iPhone 4S, these leaks are not always reliable.
If the leaked iPhone 5 parts are true to the iPhone 5 design Apple will lave curved backs and large screens to the Android camp for another year.
iPhone 5 Screen
The largest iPhone 5 rumors is that there will be a larger 4-inch display. This larger display will offer a taller screen, but not a wider screen.
The new larger iPhone 5 display reportedly offers 176 additional pixels at the top of the display, something Apple's own website may have tipped.
The larger display would offer more room to read and see information in portrait mode and a wide-screen aspect ratio similar to what's found on HDTVs when the phone is turned on its side to watch TV or movies.
Very few new rumors have leaked about the size of the iPhone 5 display.
iPhone 5 Specs
Apple is never big on specs when it talks about the iPhone or iPad, and it looks like we may see a similar theme with the iPhone 5.
Leaks from 9to5Mac suggest that the iPhone 5 will have a slightly faster processor and a bump up to 1GB of RAM. The processor and RAM may seem small compared to Android smartphones packing quad-core processors and 2GB of RAM, but it's all about the implementation.
As we saw with the new iPad 3rd generation, Apple may not deliver state of the art upgrades throughout the spec list, but the key upgrades allow for noticeable differences like improved graphics.
Read: 5 Reasons for a Smaller iPhone 5 Dock Connector
The iPhone 5 will almost certainly ship with 4G LTE compatibility based on comments from chip maker Qualcom, leaks and logic. While Apple is known for waiting to implement new technology, AT&T and Verizon are ready for a 4G LTE iPhone, and so are customers. Are batteries and our data plans ready for a 4G LTE iPhone 5?
Apple may also change to a smaller 19-pin dock for the iPhone 5. Techcrunch calls this change confirmed thanks to multiple sources in the Apple supply chain. The smaller dock connector would use a magnet system to snap the cable into place, allow for a smaller iPhone and additional waterproofing.
Other rumors suggest Apple will include inductive, or wireless charging as a standard feature of the iPhone 5. A new Apple patent shows a method of charging the iPhone with a dock that needs no wires to charge. Apple filed the patent in 2008, and this isn't the first time we've heard about this feature, so we're not holding our breath for wireless charging as a standard iPhone 5 spec.
iPhone 5 Digital Wallet
The latest leaks indicate the iPhone 5 will ship with support for NFC, a piece of technology that would integrate with the new iOS 6 Passbook app.
According to information unearthed by 9to5Mac, at least one iPhone 5 prototype has the NFC chips needed to turn the new iPhone into a digital wallet. The code reveals that the NFC chip attaches right to the Power Management Unit, which links up to the Qualcomm chip we expect in the iPhone 5.
iPhone 5 Camera
The iPhone 4S already delivers one of the best smartphone cameras, and according to recent leaks the company could prepare to up the game with the iPhone 5.
We don't expect anything in the PureView range, but the latest rumors suggest that Apple is planning an 8MP sensor for the iPhone 5.
The iPhone 4S also uses an 8MP sensor, but it is likely that the 8MP camera sensor is smaller, allowing for a thinner iPhone 5.
Apple received a patent for an iPhone that supports switching between multiple lenses, though this would be a big surprise for the next generation iPhone.
iPhone 5 Price
Apple will likely keep the base price of the iPhone 5 at $199 on a two-year contract and $649 without a contract. Unless Apple announces a larger capacity iPhone 5 with 128GB of storage the most expensive iPhone 5 will likely run $399 on contract.
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UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellows Program
The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Johns Hopkins University, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Tulane University have partnered to create the UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellows Program Consortium. This training program supports an 11-month research opportunity for postdoctoral fellows and doctoral scholars trained in the U.S. and in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Trainees will work at one of 24 affiliated sites in 18 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Funded by the Fogarty International Center and affiliated centers and offices within the National Institutes of Health, this consortium has 59 U.S.-based mentors and 76 in-country mentors in medicine, public health, and the basic sciences.
The goal of the program is to generate the next generation of global health researchers, educators, and problem solvers. The fellowship focuses on chronic, non-communicable, and infectious diseases, as well as environmental health and traumatic injuries and burns.The expectation for trainees is that they effectively conduct high-quality, ethical research documenting research findings with at least one publishable, for peer-review paper. We provide an excellent global health research context for our fellows in order to strengthen integrity in clinical research and address the increasing burden of disease on public health on a global scale.
Who is Eligible?
- U.S.-trained postdocs who have completed a terminal degree program in the health sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident.
Note: A team of two or three postdoctorates, each from a different health science discipline, can jointly conduct one research project
- Medical students in the third or fourth year of training, and doctoral candidates in one of the other health science disciplines who have completed coursework and preliminary examinations prior to departure for the training site. Must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident.
- Postdocs trained in LMIC academic settings with a completed an MD or PhD equivalent degree who are currently conducting research at one of the UJMT FGHF international sites. Doctoral students enrolled at the LMIC training site academic institution who are completing a degree.
Fogarty trainees work with a team of mentors to monitor the project progress and provide on-site supervision. Trainees will have access to biostatistical and epidemiologic consultation by UNC, Johns Hopkins, and Tulane faculty for data analyses and grant writing purposes. Post-doctoral trainees originating from the U.S. will receive a monthly stipend (amount dependent upon experience), research funding, health and emergency evacuation insurance, and travel funds. LMIC pre- and postdoctorates and U.S. trained doctorates will receive a monthly stipend, support for research activities, and travel funds.
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Not another one. Every day is a Day of Rage for that lot. From the Independent
Hamas has said US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the decision to move the US embassy there, "opens the gates of hell".
"Trump's decision on Jerusalem will not succeed in changing the fact that Jerusalem is an Arab Muslim land," a spokesperson for the militant group running Gaza noted.
The group has also repeatedly called for a Palestinian "day of rage" on 8 December as well. That's Friday. Friday is always Day of Rage with knobs on.
The youth and the Palestinian resistance in the West Bank need to respond with all means available to the US decision that harms our Jerusalem," the statement read. Hamas called the decision about the city - home to holy sites for Jews, Muslims, and Christians - "a red line".
The statement was unequivocal: "The resistance will not allow any desecration of it."
The spokesperson said that "this decision is foolish and time will prove a that the biggest losers [from it] are" Mr Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Turks meanwhile threaten Fire without end
ANKARA (Reuters) - The Turkish government's spokesman on Wednesday said that the United States' decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will plunge the region and the world into "a fire with no end in sight".
"Declaring Jerusalem a capital is disregarding history and the truths in the region, it is a big injustice/cruelty, shortsightedness, foolishness/madness, it is plunging the region and the world into a fire with no end in sight," Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Twitter.
"I call on everyone to act logically, respect the agreements they signed and behave reasonably, avoid risking world peace for domestic politics or other reasons," he said.
I know I shouldn't be flippant, but I'm just going to do a google search for 'flood' and 'pestilence'.
Update - Theresa May's reaction to threat of jihadist assassination is to promise to give President Trump a good talking to the next time she phones him.
Coram Deo
"Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock" (Jeremiah 31:10). "And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth" (Zechariah 14:12). "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee" (Psalm 122:6). "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" (Genesis 12:3).
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The envious haters, and after all these years, these master baiters will catch the hell they've wished for others, for themselves. Their rage will rot their minds and leave their viewpoints in their behinds.
They are like a little child that wants all the toys for itself.
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5 Top Wireless Home Security Camera System in 2015
Want to learn how to keep an eye on your home? Wireless security camera system can do this for you, you can check your home from phone, tablet or PC. It will even send you notifications if they detect motion or loud noises. Most wireless security camera can provide motion-activated recording or night vision.
Today, we tested several top wireless security camera system on the market and rank each based of them on its performance, ease of use and affordability. Based on these criteria, winner is the Dropcam Pro from Nest ($199 on Amazon).
How Did We Tested These Security Cameras
We checked and tested each security cameras based from design, set up process, features, apps, performance and overall value. Design means, we checked each camera for size, aesthetic and simplicity.
We penalized a camera if it required an excessive amount of time to set up or suffered from a confusing setup process. We also docked points if the camera lacked important features offered by the competition, such as programmable security modes and scheduled recordings. However, this could be offset if the camera provided other unique or particularly helpful features.
We added points if the camera has a lot of features, like programmable security modes, scheduling recordings since this is really helpful and unique to other competitor.
We rated each and everyone mobile app for design, easy of use. We also check the performance by the camera's resolution and view, remote viewing and quality of video (colors and details to be exact).
We also factored whether these cameras can offer cloud storage for recorded videos. Most manufacturers charge $10/ month for the service, cloud storage will let you access videos without the hassle of removing the card from the security camera. Cameras that uses local storage is at risk of losing the video if the camera is stolen.
Dropcam Pro
Dropcam Pro is selling for $199 on Amazon.com, this is the top-selling Wifi security camera and it's for a good reason! It's pretty easy to set up, saves video on the cloud and provides an awesome quality of videos, all thanks to it's 3 megapixel camera and 130 degree view. You can also use the built-in microphone and speaker to communicate. You have to pay $9.95/month to access your saved videos online though. Dropcam Pro also integrates with other Nest Products such as Nest Thermostat, Nest Protect smoke detector.
Video Resolution/Frame Rate :1280 x 720/30fps
Field of View :130 degrees (Diagonal)
Night Vision :IR LEDs
Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n (dual-band)
Audio :Built-in microphone and speaker
Cloud Storage :$9.99 per month for seven days' footage
Local Storage :None
Belkin NetCam HD+
Belking NetCam HD+ is really easy to set up, offers a cloud storage for $9.99/month and doubles as two-way intercom. You can even use the NetCam to control the WeMo home accessories like lights and electrical switches, this is really a super simple security camera turned into home-automation system. Although we are disappointed with the video quality and the WeMo functionality is contained on a separate app, which defeats the purpose of all-in-one system. NetCam's combination of features and being affordable is really what makes it for security camera system.
Video Resolution/Frame Rate :1280 x 720/25fps
Field of View :95 degrees
Night Vision :850nm IR LEDs, 26 feet
Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n
Audio :Built-in microphone and speaker
Cloud Storage :$9.99 per month for 14 days' footage
Local Storage :None
Netgear Arlo
A fully waterproof and wireless design, the Netgear Arlo is the only wifi security camera that can use indoors and outdoors. The camera has wall mount which you can easily attach a device to a wall or ceiling. It has a lithium 123 batteries that doesn't need any replacement. The set up is a bit longer that other cameras, and this doesn't offer any audio recording. But Netgear Arlo is a great choice if you're looking for a wireless all-weather option.
Video Resolution/Frame Rate :1280 x 720/30fps
Field of View :130 degrees
Night Vision :850nm IR LEDs, 25 feet
Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n
Audio :None
Cloud Storage :1GB free, $9.99 per month for 30 days, $14.99 per month for 60 days
Local Storage :None
Samsung SmartCam HD Pro
Samsung SmartCam HD Pro (that's a long name!) has the most simplest set up ever! It records video in 1080p with a wide angle of 128 degrees view. Most of the security cameras can on do 720p, kudos to Samsung! It also let's you schedule the time of the day when the motion sensor is active and you can specify the area of field in which to detect motion will trigger an alert. If the SmartCam only offered programmable modes and clouds storage, it would be our winner!
Video Resolution/Frame Rate :1920 x 1080/30fps
Field of View :130 degrees
Night Vision :IR LEDs, 16 feet
Wi-Fi :802.11a/b/g/n (dual-band)
Audio :Built-in microphone and speaker
Cloud Storage :None
Local Storage :microSDXC
Icontrol Networks Piper nv
This is the only camera that list beside the Belkin NetCam HD+ that doubles the home-automation system. This camera has a Z-wave controller that lets you remotely control compatible home accessories. It also boast a built-in alarm system and has a ton of programmable security modes. The price tag is much higher than the rest, at $279 this security camera should have much more features than the rest.
Video Resolution/Frame Rate :1920 x 1,080/25fps
Field of View :180 degrees
Night Vision :IR LEDs
Wi-Fi :802.11b/g/n, Series 500 Z-Wave Controller
Audio :Built-in microphone and speaker
Cloud Storage :1,000 clips free
Local Storage :None
Do you think the Samsung SmartCam HD Pro should be the winner for the top wireless security camera system? Or the Dropcam Pro should stay the top, mainly because the price + features it has. Let us know in the comment below!


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The FTC, saying that "the potential costs to consumers of these ... restrictions may exceed $15 billion annually," will hold a three-day hearing Oct. 8-10 to discuss some of the issues and seek comments from marketers.
'Anticompetitive barriers'
Ted Cruz, the FTC's director
Practices the FTC is concerned about are those in which brick-and-mortar merchants don't list prices for certain items they sell online, refrain from selling certain items over the Internet and urge competitors to follow suit.
The FTC also said some states prohibit online sales of certain products such as car sales, real estate sales, mortgages, health care, drug sales, wine, contacts lenses and caskets.
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The FTC risks setting off a firestorm with some of the most powerful lobbying groups in Washington -- car dealers and real estate brokers -- as well as with states, which could lose considerable tax dollars if sales shift from stores to the Web.
The FTC, however, said it was trying to develop information on the best public policy to pursue.
"All of these restrictions may contribute to sound public policy, or they may constitute attempts by existing industries to forestall the entry of Internet competitors and impede new forms of competition," the FTC said.
"Robust competition is vital to our economy, and reducing the barriers to e-commerce dramatically could increase competition and benefit consumers," FTC Chairman Timothy Muris said.


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Apple is one of the most prestigious companies in the world, so it's not surprising to learn that getting a job there isn't easy.
Apple asks both technical interview questions, based on your past work experience, and some mind-boggling puzzles.
And if you're interviewing to work at Apple's retail stores, you'll be asked a lot of questions about how you'd handle an angry customer.
We combed through posts on Glassdoor to find some of the toughest interview questions candidates have been asked.
Some require solving tricky math problems, while others are simple but vague enough to keep you on your toes.
Lisa Eadicicco, Nathan McAlone, and Maya Kosoff contributed to an earlier version of this story.


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This cast-iron beauty dates back to the Victorian era, so Shon Parker designed the cozy library around it. A paper on the walls and a design on the ceiling brings it into the modern age.
Architect James Carter imbued a new North Carolina home with age by adding a homey waxed-pine fireplace to the living room. Designer Jane Hawkins Hoke outfitted the mantel with a small landscape painting acting as a whimsical medallion.
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Designer Barbara Westbrook made this Tennessee farmhouse extra cozy hanks to the addition of a classic wood-paneled fireplace. Tin sconces, piled books, and comfortable chairs make this picture-perfect hearth a refuge on a cold day.
The blue theme of this Florida home designed by Sara Gilbane is carried over to the antique fireplace tiles. The white mantel is paired with a blue patterned surround, giving the fireplace a seaside feel.
When combined, blue and white are the picture of elegance. Lee Ann Thornton made the fireplace a part of the wall decor by using a similar hue. To add interest, she incorporated pops of bright green and aubergine.
This living room designed by Anthony Barrata is the ultimate place to kick back and relax on rainy (or lazy) days. The intricate stonework on the fireplace serves as just another statement-making piece among the patterned wallpaper, vibrant cushions, and patchwork chairs.
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HONOLULU — The beaches of Hawaii have a friendly reputation, and generally it is deserved. Protected from heavy ocean swells by the offshore coral reefs, sandy shores like Waikiki Beach and others in the Aloha State form gentle playgrounds where warm waves wash over tanning bodies with puppy-like affection.
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Azura Benguerra
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Azura Benguerra is a luxurious beach lodge situated on the unspoiled island of Benguerra in southern Mozambique. It lies within a National Park surrounded by deserted beaches of pure white sand and sparkling turquoise seas.
At a Glance
Magical stretch of unspoiled beach
Helicopter trip over to Benguerra is an experience in itself
Picnics on Pansy Island
Fabulous diving and snorkeling
Private infinity pools in each villa
Mozambican butler-hosts to attend to your every wish
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Go for a romantic sunset sail in a traditional dhow boat and appreciate how peaceful the place is!Camilla Whitworth
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Leave the privacy of your villa for a day spent island hopping, enjoying a delicious lunch on the shores of an uninhabited island paradise.Camilla Whitworth
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When the tide goes out you can wade out into the turquoise lagoonLouisa Ross-Taylor
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Make sure you take their wonderful boat trip to Pansy Island with a picnic on one of the most sublime beaches in the world surrounded by crystal azure seas and skies.Jules Maury
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Make sure you try the Island Beach Drive activity. Not your normal beach activity but well worth it.Sian Frost
Call us on 858 345 1761 to start planning your vacation to Azura Benguerra
Azura Benguerra is a one-of-a-kind property. Located on Benguerra Island, this is Mozambique's first 'eco' retreat. Built entirely by hand by the local community and operated in partnership with them, this boutique resort has just 19 luxurious villas, each with their own infinity pool and designed for both pampering and barefoot escapism. Two of these accommodate families or couples traveling together, offering the ultimate retreat.
Each villa has a Mozambican butler-host who will take care of every whim and desire, ensuring you have a romantic and memorable stay. From arranging breakfast at the water's edge to serving you a cocktail at sunset, they truly care about making you feel at home here.
There are many activities to enjoy both in land and out at sea with a few included in your stay such as a sunset dhow cruise and a Land Rover island drive. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for all guests as well as snorkeling equipment but all guided excursions and day trips are payable direct. Guests can snorkel, dive or fish the waters which are abundant with marine life. There are many magnificent reefs which provide a home to the turtles that nest on the island's outer shores. Watch the sunset whilst sailing on a traditional dhow, or cruise to deserted beaches to look for pansy shells. Gaze at the dolphins, who are regular visitors to the shallow shores, or track down humpback whales on their migration past the island (seasonal). On land, towering sand dunes give way to indigenous bush abundant with local flora and fauna, an interesting variety of birdlife, as well as the odd crocodile or two at the lakes. The island's local people make for fascinating cultural encounters, and the starry night sky is quite magnificent to behold.
Guests tend to gather each evening in the funky Star Bar before the evening meal is served either in the open-fronted dining room or on the beach. Dining is very much part of your experience here, making the most of the freshest ingredients, accompanied by a superb selection of wine.
Nestled amidst indigenous gardens, each of the villas is just footsteps from the beach, yet designed with seclusion in mind. All have private pools, air conditioning and fans and minibar.
Accommodation comprises two beach villas, three luxury beach villas, 10 infinity beach villas, Villa Amizade and the Presidential Villa.
The infinity beach villas have the best of the beachfront locations, and are vast, with king size bed and ensuite bathroom with outside double showers, a 5 meter private swimming pool, spacious deck and beachside sala.
The luxury beach villas are a little smaller than the infinity villas, but still have excellent facilities including outdoor double shower, daybed and sunloungers.
The beach villas are set at the far end of the beach, close to the spa, and are a great option for those who are more budget-conscious, giving the Azura experience at a reduced cost. These villas have a smaller bedroom and shower room but are still very private.
Villa Amizade accommodates up to five guests including children. There are two ensuite bedrooms here, one twin and one king, as well as a sitting area with flat screen TV, DVD, music docking station and selection of games, a huge deck and beachfront garden.
The Presidential Villa is ultra-secluded and is designed to be the beach house of your dreams. There are three ensuite bedrooms, a 16 meter swimming pool, two beach salas, media room, wine bar, helipad and a treehouse to enjoy sunset from.
|Beach Villa
There is one beach villa which has en-suite bathroom and it's own small plunge pool.
|Luxury Beach Villa
There are 3 luxury beach villas with large bedroom with en-suite bathroom. They all have a private plunge pool.
|Infinity Beach Villa
There are 10 Infinity Beach Villas which have the best beach location with large en-suite bedrooms and stunning infinity swimming pool.
|Villa Amizade
This private villa has 2 en-suite bedrooms, it is set in it's own garden with stunning 10 meter infinity pool.
|Presidential Villa
The Presidential Villa has 3 en-suite bedrooms, sitting room and dining room and is set in it's own private gardens with huge infinity swimming pool. The Villa provides a butler/host as well as a private chef.
|Royal Beach Villa
The largest of the Azura Benguerra villas, the Royal Beach Villas measure 172 square meters, and feature a 10 meter infinity pool and adjoining Jacuzzi, separate lounge area and two outdoor relaxation pavillions as well as private beach frontage.
Although there are no specific child care facilities such as kid's clubs, children of all ages are welcome at Azura and there is plenty here to keep them entertained. Food and meal times can easily be tailored to suit younger guests and babysitting is available on request. Villa Amizade and the Presidential Villa are the ideal option for families, but younger children can be accommodated in the other villas with their parents depending on age and occupancies. There are child-focussed activities on offer here, some complimentary and some charged locally - these vary from a marinelife walk in search of starfish, games of football against a local team, baking with the chef, kite-flying, an introduction to snorkeling with the watersports staff, and a visit to the local school.
Guest can snack on fresh sushi in the Star Bar on the beach or learn more about the surrounding environment with the resident Marine Biologist or Community Guide. The 'Trading Store' sells gorgeous designer clothing handcrafted artifacts and jewelry. If needed there is a TV and internet discreetly tucked away in the library. The Azura spa offers a range of indulging and pampering experiences, inspired by African traditions and ingredients.
Many of the activities are focused around the ocean. Guests can snorkel or dive with the PADI 5 Star dive center with Scuba-pro equipment offering a full range of instructional courses (Padi MSDT Instructor) or there is saltwater fly fishing or big game fishing. Sail on Azura's traditional dhow to look for pansy shells or enjoy a beach picnic on a deserted sandbank.
Gaze at the dolphins, who are regular visitors to the beach, or track down humpback whales on their migration past the lodge (seasonal).
There are land based activities too. Take a tour of the island, and experience the local culture or climb the dunes, some of which are scattered with the remnants of ancient Arab pottery. Visit the island's lakes and spot a crocodile or two. Discover the local fauna and flora. Take a long walk and be met with a picnic. Or join one of the star gazing events and lie back and listen to the ancient African stories that chart the cosmos.
Guests have a Mozambican host who will take care of every need, serving meals and arranging activities and excursions. A host usually looks after 2 villas at any one time. They are part of Azura's commitment to the community and upliftment of the country's people. Many of them have very little in the way of formal education, but they have a genuine warmth and friendliness, and delight in looking after the guests.
Location & Directions
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Azura is located on Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto Marine National Park. Benguerra Island lies 14km north east of Vilanculos, the nearest town and site of the international airport.
When to go
The Bazaruto Archipelago is warm and sunny year round with temperatures averaging 25° C in the winter months (May – August) and over 30° C in the summer months (December - March). Rain is possible from November to March, usually in short bursts. The sea temperature varies with the seasons and currents, and ranges between 22° C and 32° C.


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2016 Walk-a-thon
Thank You!
Our 2016 Walkathon was a huge success because of many generous sponsors.
Here is a list of the businesses that supported us this year:
Gold Sponsors:
Accumax Inc.
Aurora Air Products
Barb & Steve Tews
d'Escoto Builders, LLC
Dr. Philip Moore Inc
Elite Installation Solutions
Hard Rock Hotel
McDonalds -Kazanova
Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson
NG Nanomaterials
Packy Webb Ford
Remax Town & Country -The Fichtel Team
River Heights Veterinary Hospital
Speers, Reuland & Cibulskis, P.C
State Farm, Luis F. Garcia Agent
Sunrise Transportation Holdings LLC
Thomas E. Smith, CPA
Silver Sponsors:
A3 Apparel
Aurora Police Benevolent Protective Association
North Aurora Firefighters Association
The Turf Room
Bronze Sponsors:
7-Eleven North Aurora
Ace Hardware – Aurora
Batavia Creamery
Carson Chiropractic
Chang Lee's Taekwondo Club
CPX Paint Ball – Joliet
Dairy Queen – Batavia and Warrenville
Double Yolk
Flinn Family
Francisco and Sandra Monzon
Funway Entertainment
Heredia Family
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Starbucks Coffee – Aurora and Batavia
Target – North Aurora and Batavia
White House Black Market Retail
Woodman's – North Aurora
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