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Pentaho Business Intelligence paltform provides several tools to design and deploy reports, the easiest is the Pentaho BI web reporting wizard (see pentaho_reporting).
While this approach is useful for basic or self service reporting, for complex reports with charts, cross linking and scripting a tool like Pentaho Report Designer is more appropriate. Pentaho Report Designer is the reporting engine integrated in Pentaho Business Intelligence.
Other excellent Pentaho compliant reporting tools are Jasper Reports and Eclipse BIRT, however Pentaho Report Designer has the advantage to be more integrated and easily deployable.
Connect a database in Pentaho Report Designer
Pentaho Report Designer is an open source reporting tool available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/pentaho/files/
Once unzipped the application can be run with report-designer.bat (report-designer.sh in unix). To create a new report press File->New and then Data->Add datasource->JDBC. Pentaho Report Designer connects with several data source providers, for example SQL database, Mondrian OLAP and Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle).
In this example we'll use a common JDBC connection for SQL databases. To add a new connection press the plus icon on the JDBC dialog.
On the new dialog set the data base connection credentials, in this example a preexistent MySQL database named SugarBI, with the following parameters:
Connection name: SugarBI
Connection type: MySQL
Host name: <host>
Database name: <database name>
Port number: 3306
User name: root
Password: <your password>
Access: Native (JDBC)
These parameters are specific to MySQL and changes depending on the data base vendor, for example Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, etc. Make sure the correct connection type is selected and the vendor JDBC driver is copied in /report-designer/lib/jdbc folder for Pentaho Report Designer. The correct JDBC driver can be dowloaded from the database producer's web site.
This JDBC driver needs to be copied in the biserver/tomcat/lib and administration-console/jdbc folders of Pentaho Business Intelligence as well to allow the Pentaho web platform to execute the query. In case of MySQL databases the JDBC driver is already provided and these steps are not necessary.
Now press Test to check the connection and then press ok. In case of connection error check the connection parameters and if the JDBC driver is present in /report-designer/lib/jdbc.
Now press the plus icon and fill the SQL query text and query name, like in the following picture.
To check if the query works press Preview button and then Ok to close the dialog.
In a real enterprise application a JNDI connection would be a better solution than a direct JDBC connection. A JNDI connection, which is explained at the end of this post, defines a JDBC connection alias and avoids the hassle to update all the reports in case of database parameters changes.
Build a report with Report Designer
After the SQL connection configuartion the Data tab (on the right) should display the connection name with all its fields. Placing a field in the report is very straighforward and can be accomplished by dragging and dropping the field on the Details band.
To set a page title click on "Ab" button in the left toolbar and drop it on Page Header band and to set a column label simply drag the "Ab" button over the Report Header band.
A page number can be added by right clicking Functions (right Data tab) and selecting Add functions..->Common->Pages of Pages. The new Pages of Pages field can then be dragged on the Page Footer.
Pentaho Report Designer allows to test the final result at any time by pressing the play icon and choosing an output format, for example PDF or HTML.
How to publish a report in Pentaho
Once built the report can be run directly on Pentaho Business Intelligence suite. Pentaho Report Designer provides direct access to Pentaho's repository, however the access needs to be enabled first. To enable the repository access edit biserver\pentaho-solutions\system\publisher_config.xml and set the password in the publisher-password tag:
<publisher-password>your password here</publisher-password>
See pentaho_publish_password_how_to for more information.
Now restart Pentaho Business Intelligence server and press File->Publish from Pentaho Report Designer.
The default credentials are:
URL: http://localhost:8080/pentaho
User: joe
Password: password
Click Ok and if Pentaho the server is running a form like this one should appear:
To publish the report the following fields needs to be set:
- the file name, title and description
- the server folder location (for example steel-wheels/reports)
- an output format (for example PDF)
- the publish password as set in the publisher-password earlier
Press ok, the report should appear on the Pentaho repository browser of the Pentaho Business Intelligence suite:
Using a JNDI connection
The example is based so far on a direct JDBC connection, which is usefull for testing prouposes. In a real world application with many reports and a database configuration which can change, a JNDI connection is recommended. Not only this will slightly increase the performance of the report generation, but also it allows a greater maintenability.
As explained in how_to_register_jndi_datasource_pentaho_connection_example this task can be accomplished in some few steps:
- Make sure all JDBC drivers of you data base vendor are copied in the /biserver/tomcat/lib and /administration-console/jdbc folders of the Pentaho Business Intelligent Suite. The JDBC driver needs to be copied in the folder /report-designer/lib/jdbc of the Pentaho Report Designer as well.
- In Pentaho Administration Console (run administration-console/start-pac and point your browser to http://localhost:8099) or in Pentaho Business Intelligence Suite (File->New->Data Source..) define a new data base connection named, for example, SugarBI.
- Now in Pentaho Report Designer tool edit c:/documents and settings/<user>/.pentaho/simple-jndi/default.properties with the database connection details, for example:
- In this way both the Pentaho Business Intelligence Suite and Pentaho Report Designer can use a common name to connect to the database.
This name can be set on any report as JNDI connection type (see picture). In case of database parameter changes on the Pentaho Report Designer default.properties file and the Pentaho Business Intelligence Suite data source connection details need to be updated.


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EKU Spring Dean's Awards:
The Williamstown "Band of Spirit" Band Program has been busy since the end of the 2013 competitive marching band season.
The winter months brought about pep band for the Demons boys and girls basketball teams, Northern Kentucky Select Bands, KMEA District 6 Middle School Concert Band Assessment Event, Eastern Kentucky University Honors Band event, KMEA District 6 Solos and Ensembles Assessment Event and the KMEA District 6 High School Concert Band Assessment Event.
Midway College has announced the students who have been named to its Dean's List for the 2014 spring semester. In order to be named to the list, a student must be classified as full time and obtain a 3.60 grade point average for the semester.
• Tamara R. Smith of Corinth
• Gwendolyn P. MacAdams of Dry Ridge
Ryan Eldridge of Crittenden received a bachelors in international studies at Centre College's commencement ceremonies, held recently at the College's Norton Center for the Arts. Eldridge was one of 325 seniors who were granted degrees, a class that posted an impressive four-year graduation rate topping 84 percent, the highest graduation rate among all Kentucky colleges and universities. Governor Steven L. Beshear was this year's featured commencement speaker.
Madisonville Community College is pleased to announce that Tara Dee Haynes of Williamstown has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.
"Being named to the Dean's List indicates that a student has completed 12 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in 100 level or above coursework. We are proud of the academic accomplishments of our students," Chief Student Affairs Officer Dr. Jay Parrent said.
Ethan Douglas Magee, a junior from Williamstown, has been named to the Dean's List at Campbellsville University for the Spring 2014 semester.
The academic honors' list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. The spring 2014 academic honors' list includes a total of 567 students, with 226 named to the President's List for achieving a 4.0 grade point average, and 341 named to the Dean's List for achieving a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA.
Lindsay Taylor Simpson graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor of business administration from the Carol Martin Gatton College of Business and Economics. Simpson is the daughter of Steve and Nancy Simpson of Crestwood, formerly of Grant County. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Wanda Simpson of Williamstown.
The Grant County Historical Society hosted an essay writing contest for middle school students. The essays were to explain why the Constitution was amended with the Bill of Rights, explain what each amendment means to personal freedom, and to explain what would happen if each amendment were changed or taken away completely. All of the essays became property of the Grant County Historical Society and were archived at the Historical Society's office located at the Court House.
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The 2012 Distinguished Research Professor Award recognizes Dr. Keqin Gu for his contributions to the engineering field of control systems, particularly on the topic of time delay systems. In the course of his career, Dr. Gu has not only made consistent contributions to the theory of control and, especially systems with time delay, he has earned an international reputation as one of the top experts in the stability of time delay systems. Time delay systems theory, while rooted in engineering, has many applications, including communication networks, manufacturing systems, biology, and economic systems. Not long after his promotion to Professor in 2002, Dr. Gu published the monograph "Stability of Time Delay Systems" that has since been a primary reference and regularly cited by others. He is further known for a method called "Gu's Discretization," a theory that led one colleague at Telaviv University to rank Dr. Gu "among the top five scientists in the time delay area."
In the years since his promotion to Professor, Dr. Gu has maintained a consistent and effective voice in his field. Since promotion, Dr. Gu has published one monograph, one edited volume, eight book chapters, four book reviews, 20 journal papers, and 23 conference papers. He was invited to write a survey paper by the guest editor in a special issue for the ASME Journal of Dynamical Systems, Measurement and Control, and organized workshops and served as a guest editor on special issues on this topic. Dr. Gu's reputation has earned him key editorial positions in two prestigious journals in control systems. He has been an invited keynote or plenary speaker and has served on the program committee for several national and international conferences.
Dr. Gu's reputation also precedes him as a modest but highly respected colleague. As Dean Hasan Sevim of the School of Engineering writes, "Keqin is one of the most collegial people at SIUE. The modesty he exhibits is typical of those scholars who thoroughly enjoy their occupations and do not seek recognition other than the pure joy of observing that others use their contributions in the field of study…. I find Keqin well-qualified and deserving [of the Distinguished Research Professor Award], not only for his excellence in scholarship, but also for his teaching, service, collegiality, and overall intellectual capacity."
It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Dr. Keqin Gu, 2012 Distinguished Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering.


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Project aim
Homelessness is a tragedy that has no place in modern Britain. We want to raise as much money as possible to feed and home as many as we can.
About the project
In 2015 there were 27,640 applications for homeless made. In addition, there were 64,710 people placed in temporary accommodation, an 11% rise on the previous year. Whilst it is great that people have been placed in homes, and we want to continue raising money to do so, we want to pressure the government into putting more money into the causes of homelessness such as:
- individual factors including lack of qualifications, lack of social support, debts - especially mortgage or rent arrears, poor physical and mental health, relationship breakdown, and getting involved in crime at an early age
- family background including family breakdown and disputes, sexual and physical abuse in childhood or adolescence, having parents with drug or alcohol problems, and previous experience of family homelessness
- an institutional background including having been in care, the armed forces, or in prison.
What can we do?
There is hope, and hope is what we want to bring to all those currently suffering without a temporary or permanent home. We can offer the following:
- support to those that need it being without a permanent home structure offers emotional as well as physical challenges, consider the pyschological strain of being looked down upon by society and constantly worrying about where your next meal is coming from
- the bare essentials food and shelter are what everyone needs, and we'll ensure that all money goes towards helping provide for those in need, you'd be surprised at how far a few pounds can go towards helping feed and clothe people in need
- give hope we want to look to the future by helping to build up those that are homeless, many often come from surprisingly successful backgrounds and have simply fallen on hard times and we want to be able to help them to help themselves again
Every penny helps, so we'd like to thank you in advance for anything you can give to make a difference.


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Many people are under the mistaken impression that WordPress is only for blogs. Actually, that is where WordPress began; however, WordPress is now the perfect place for a newly designed or redesigned website. WordPress affords users ease of both use and functionality of the content management system (CMS). WordPress website users have more control of their server files, themes, plugins, source codes and much more. Users can also import their .com sites to their self-hosted site. Another benefit of using WordPress is that it is almost totally free. Adding pictures and videos are simple on WordPress. Of course, incorporating and creating a blog can be done in a matter of just a few minutes.
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WordPress has a very large community that can offer advice about plugin identification and their many uses, as well as advice on the CMS. Not that anyone should need CMS advice, since WordPress makes it so simple. However, in the case that they do, it's there for them. As with most of the options in WordPress, upgrading is made so simple. Each version released is thoroughly tested and includes additional functionality and security features. WordPress is so flexible and easy to implement almost any application. This makes WordPress such a powerful, attractive option for users. Creativity and imagination are unlimited when choosing to use WordPress website needs. Client satisfaction is vast with WordPress. That is not surprising considering they get so much for so little in the way of cost and time. Users are able to create and manage amazing websites with little or no web development experience. That in and of itself, is truly a beautiful thing.
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Fall Favorites Tomorrow is October first. So, if you're living in Wisconsin, like me, that means Fall is in full swing. Temperatures are dropping, it's getting darker a lot earlier, and those leaves are changing colors. Pumpkins are everywhere, along with Halloween decorations. My kids love driving around looking at all things Fall, so I thought I would come up with a list of … [Read more...]
30 things before the end of my thirties
The end of my Thirties My thirties are rapidly coming to an end. I've been seeing tons of bucket lists. I even made some myself for my family this Summer and Fall (which you can see HERE and HERE.) I've also seen a really unique list called 101 things to do in 1001 days. It seemed like a cool idea, but that seemed like such a long commitment to me. With my "mommy" brain, I … [Read more...]
Fall Fashion Find
Since it is already the middle of October, I thought I'd better get working on my 30 before the end of my 30's list. Last night, we got all dressed up for my son's birthday dinner, so I thought it was the perfect time to take a few Fashion shots. I've always wanted to do a fashion post, as I've been interested in Fashion since I was a little girl. Dressing up in my mom's … [Read more...]
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Tuesday July 31, 2018
Kenya has today launched a new Mark of National Identity and two new export strategies aimed at widening its export base and growing earnings, as it looks to narrow the trade deficit.
Leaked phone call between Waititu and Sonko reveal impunity
Mandera county is the most hit by terror attacks in the last 7 years
Migori health officials, community based organisations join hands to fight open defecation culture
NTSA hands road safety enforcement equipment to police
Number of young Kenyans recruited into ISIS territory in Libya increases
Online ISIS recruitment luring young Kenyans
Police arrest two notorious chang'aa sellers in Ruaka, Kiambu county
Preparations for Baringo South by-election underway
President Kenyatta orders a review policy on delocalization of teachers
Public and private universities face a serious financial crisis due to reduced government funding
Senate begins investigations into the Ksh. 2 billion maize scandal
Stray dogs spotted navigating through the city with ease
Waititu's wife arrested and charged with occupying a building without proper permits
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Heavy sand harvesting along rivers causing water scarcity in Isiolo and Samburu
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For ParticipantsNYU Stern's Center for Behavioral Research is looking for people who want to participate in studies related to human behavior in markets and organizations.
Studies pay up to $20 per hour! Compensation may include cash, gift cards, or the chance to win prizes in a drawing. Payment amounts depend on the length of the study and in some cases may depend on your performance or decisions you make during the study.
Most studies last 15-30 minutes. Some studies can be completed online and others require that you come to the Center's behavior lab. Typically you will be asked to review materials and then share your attitudes about the materials or make decisions based on the information. None of our studies involve physical exertion or medical procedures.
A list of available studies, including study descriptions, payment amounts, and location, may be found by registering for an account at Sona Systems.
If you already have a Sona account, sign in to check for available studies.
The Center for Behavioral Research behavior lab is located at NYU in Tisch Hall, Room LC26, 40 W. 4th St., New York, NY 10012. Click here for a map.
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Recently, I was forced to reinstall Windows because of a relatively minor error that occurred. Before that, my printer worked just fine. However, after what I believe was a repair reinstall - I was not the one who performed it - my computer was suddenly unable to detect my printer.
When I tried to reinstall the printer software and drivers, a Windows error message popped up in the middle of the installation process that said "EPSON Printer Driver Setup has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." The installation then continues, but my computer still refuses to detect my printer. It says that I don't even have one installed, which is techincally untrue.
Calls and e-mails to both Epson and Microsoft did not solve the problem, and ultimately proved how useless their customer service was (Microsoft wanted to charge me $59 for their help, and all they did was e-mail me a link to a bunch of useless information). If it helps, my printer is connected to my computer's LPT1 port in the back. And I don't think the issue is with the spooler, for as far as I know, that might be working normally.
Is there anyone here who might have a solution to this problem? If so, I would greatly like to hear about it.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration .
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Every year we host a variety of events to involve the Greater Cleveland Community in supporting our cause and the people we serve. These fundraisers include our annual Living Legends charity dinner, a golf outing, and other events that help raise awareness of what we do and raise funds for those who are in need. Click to learn about upcoming events or call 216-325-9350.
We are lucky enough to work with generous volunteers each year who help us reach more people in need and who are committed to bettering our community. We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. To learn more, contact Jeanne Romanoff, Director of Board Engagement and Events at (216) 302-3340 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
We strive to invest in Cleveland's future. Our internship program provides traditional and non-traditional students with invaluable experiences. Since the program's launch in 2011, we have grown by 10% each year. Our program was the winner of NOCHE Expy's Best New Internship Program 2011 and Best Intern 2012. Visit our careers page for current internship listings or call 216-325-9220.
Without the generous donations from our supporters each year, we would not be able to do what we do for our clients. Every penny counts and we appreciate donations of any size. Help make a difference. Your tax deductible donation will support Cleveland families in need. Click here to donate or call 216-325-9350 to learn more.
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We're an all-volunteer organization supported by donations. In 2013, founder Jeri Howitt secured a small grant to bring Stories on Stage to Davis. During our first three seasons, we featured sixty-one established and emerging authors at the Pence Gallery. Every month we love introducing the community to a fresh mix of literary, theater, and visual art.
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I want to reduce Service Desk categories by combining existing categories? How do I do that?
I want to reduce the number of catagories in our queue. I know it can be done but I just can't remember. Any help would be appriciated.
|Existing categories
|Mobile Devices::Aircard::How Do I?
|Mobile Devices::Cellphone::How Do I?
|Mobile Devices::MiFi Hotspot::How Do I?
|Want to combine the above with this one.
|Mobile Devices::How Do I?
You cannot delete any category from a queue where it is used by even one ticket. With that in mind, you can either create the new category or rename one of the existing categories to the new category name. Then you will need to change any tickets that use the unwanted categories to the new/renamed category. This can be either manual (ticket by ticket, if there aren't many) or with a ticket rule to update the appropriate tickets. Once all tickets are dissociated from the unwanted categories, you should be able to delete them.
You may want to temporarily disable any emails on changes as these updates could trigger emails to submitters, owners, etc.
Thanks for responding. I used ticket rules to move data from one category to another and then removed the empty category. A bit of work but after a year of use, we are ready to pare down number of categories to match what we actually need/want to capture. thanks again for your help.


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Cool house in an AMAZING location! Nice old style terrace house in surry hills. 2 mins walk to crown st, 10 min bus to CBD, close to uni's heaps of shops etc.. Bus stop legit 30 seconds away!
The house has really good natural lighting, a beautiful big courtyard out the back, back lane entry, big living room and kitchen and washing machine!
Unlimited internet is included and there is already a queen size bed in the room. The room is on the smaller side, and unfortunately wont fit a desk - so not particularly great for those wanting to study in their room. But we have a big living room, and I often study outside anyway!
Tv at the place, furnished house :) Really cool place!
We are really friendly outgoing people that love to socialise! We both keep a pretty busy schedule - but love to hang out with a bottle of wine - or out to a bar, whatever :).
We are both studying at uni and work a lot but love to socialise and go out as much as we can!! :) we still appreciate a night in to stay though.
very easy going and chilled. Just after someone who can join in and be easy going, and maybe share a glass of wine!
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Pension Plan Governance during the Financial CrisisLinkedIn
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NB Bulletin Vol. 12, N. 8, July 2009
The financial crisis severely impacted pension plans in 2008, and the uncertainty remains. Pension committee members must manage this situation and several challenges will need to be addressed in the years ahead. What are the responsibilities of the pension committee in the current economic climate?
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To fulfil its responsibilities, the pension committee will typically retain the services of different experts. When the pension committee assigns duties it should carefully choose the expert, clearly establish the responsibilities of each party, give the expert straightforward instructions and conduct periodic follow-up of the work completed.
The financial crisis had a drastic impact on pension funds. Careful monitoring of the investment policy has thus become critical. In cases where the pension committee chooses the investment funds offered to members (defined contribution plans), it may be appropriate to review the options offered. The pension committee should ensure that members have access to resources that can answer their questions and guide them in their decisions.
Payment of contributions
The Supplemental Pension Plans Act requires that contributions be paid to the pension fund within 30 days following the date on which they are due.
Committee meetings
The pension committee is required to plan meetings according to the schedule set out in the internal by-laws. The pension committee must meet as often as necessary to ensure the effective completion of its tasks. During a financial crisis, increasing the frequency of meetings to monitor pension plan administration more closely could be appropriate.
Communication with members
The information communicated through the media is inciting members to question even more the financial health of their pension plan. To silence the rumours and maintain members' trust in the pension committee, it is important to take the time to discuss the situation with members. To be effective, your communication should be simple (despite the complexity of the situation), plain (despite the abundance of technical jargon) and reassuring (despite the troubling situation).
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Social Action
Social Action is an integral part of Humanistic Judaism and the life of the Kahal B'raira community. There are multiple opportunities throughout the year for members of all ages and abilities to get involved and make a difference.
- Chesed: The Caring Committee enables members to deliver food or offer a ride to medical treatment to members experiencing a crisis.
- The Social Action Committee provides opportunities for the Kahal B'raira community to practice the tradition of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The committee organizes hands-on projects and activities that educate members and offer meaninful experiences for adults, teens, and children. The committee organizes and facilitates many activities throughout the year, including: Hunger Relief Efforts (volunteering at a farm that donates all of its produce to local food pantries, preparing meals at a men's homeless shelter, packing meals at a Thanksgiving food drive); Foster Care Projects (holiday gift drive, welcomes boxes); Annual Blood Drive; Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service; Involvement Assisting Syrian refugees.
- The Sunday School collects tzedakah in class throughout the year and then decides collectively what causes to support.
- Our young adults often involve the KB community in their community service projects and fund-raising efforts in preparation for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
- The Youth Group initiates its own tzedakah projects such as this year's food drive.
For more information, or to get involved, contact committee chair: Lauren Kopans.


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The Bromo Marathon is more than just a race, it's a total community effort. The Bromo Marathon works alongside community members to provide an event which aims to improve education, health, and economic prosperity throughout the many low-income, low resource communities inhabiting the region.
Furthermore, the Bromo Marathon not only provides participants with a beautiful and challenging course but immerses them in true village life and the unique culture of the Tengger in an effort to promote cross-cultural interaction and peace through understanding.
Tucked in a massif of rugged mountains in East Java, the Tengger highlands are located about 50km east of Malang and 100km southeast of Surabaya. Temperatures typically settle around 21 degrees Celsius (70 F) with a crisp mountain air much unlike Indonesia's heated lowlands.
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Helicopter jet turbines that once flew for the U.S. military will be used to frack for gas.
Operational for about a year now, a project led by Green Field Energy Services (GFES) is about to embark on a new stage, converting the makeshift pumps that are already half the price and twice as powerful as purpose-built diesel units to run even more efficiently, on cheap natural gas, sometimes straight from the fields they are drilling.
Backed since last year by finance from international oil company Royal Dutch Shell, GFES has some 70 hydraulic fracturing "fracking" pumps operating using second-hand military jet engines that once powered army Chinook helicopters and U.S. Navy LCAC landing hovercraft.
Another 70 will start work this year.
To be suitable for use in fracking, the jet turbines need to be of a specific size, at between 3,850 and 4,000 horsepower, although GFES says it uses smaller turbines from Bell Ranger helicopters - also ex-military stock - as mobile power generation units for the industry.
Mainly deployed in pairs, the turbines are light, reliable and powerful enough to double the fracking power of a standard truck-mounted fracking "spread" - the pumping gear set that forces a water, sand and chemicals mixture into cracks made in subterranean rocks to hold them open and push out natural gas.
The U.S. shale drilling industry, which has boomed over the past few years, has also faced escalating equipment costs and now suffers from weak gas prices due to over-production.
But the weak price is an opportunity as well as a constraint. Gas is now one sixth the price of diesel on an energy content basis, and conversion is a burgeoning trend in a wide range of U.S. industries.
Engineering giant GE is helping GFES with technology and equipment for the conversion.
Shell's loan of less than $100 million to privately-owned GFES is a tiny investment by its standards, and with just 140,000 horsepower operating so far in a North American market that boasts 17.6 million horsepower of pumping capacity, GFES and its turbine-powered spreads amount to a modest operation.
But Shell's Projects & Technology Director, Matthias Bichsel, is enthusiastic.
"We decided this was worth doing," he said.
"We also put quite a bit of our own engineering into things like the housing to bring it up to our safety standards.
"It's one way of coming with new ideas and good engineering to arrive at something which creates competition and hence dampens the increases in costs in the market."
GFES, also funded through a high yield bond, has growth ambitions.
The company is "very close" to becoming profitable and expects to more than quadruple revenue this year to about $600 million from around $140 million in 2012, according to Rick Fontova, the company's president, who worked for 22 years at Shell.
The Lafayette, Louisiana company, 93 per cent owned by its Cuban-born founder, chairman and chief executive Michel Moreno, also offers traditional oilfield services, and grew the military helicopter turbine recycling business out of expertise based on a "big boys toys" business, fitting them into yachts and motorcycles.
New turbines would be prohibitively expensive to use in fracking, but Fontova says GFES has a reliable supply of second-hand military ones, mostly made by engineering group Honeywell.
He says he has "a line of sight" on 100 more beyond the 70 that will be deployed this year, and that batches of 20 to 50 tend to become available at irregular times through the year.
"We are a service company that manufactures its own equipment. Our strategy was to implement this new technology," he said.
"After that we intend to become an original equipment manufacturer."


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in depth information on document L and wood stoves
BIG CO2 emission savings can be made by heating with wood.
Changes to the Building regulations part L (conservation of fuel and power) are an effort to bring down CO2 emission rates and as such should be encouraged. They apply to new build and when you make changes to your home that need planning permission.
A notional value of the possible CO2 output of your home is calculated. This value assumes that your home adheres to, but does not exceed, current citeria that must be met such as thermal efficiency of the walls and roof, air tightness, lighting, the efficiency of the boiler, etc. We will call this the Notional Emission Rate - NER (although the document does not call it this).
So you arrive at the NER value for the kg CO2 / yr created by an imaginary house of the same size as yours. You must then ensure that your house actually emits 20% less than this value, this is known as the Target Emission Rate: TER.
The Dwelling Emission Rate (the actual calculated CO2 emissions of your home) must not exceed the TER.
This 20% reduction in CO2 emissions can be achieved in any way you want - you could add extra insulation, you could put in more efficient lighting, you could install a wood burning stove or boiler, or a combination.
You might find that your home is already below the TER - for example you may already have wood heating installed and/or very good insulation in which case no changes are necessary.
If you do need to reduce your home's CO2 emissions then you might consider installing a wood stove / boiler. The lion's share of the CO2 output of your home will be attributed to heating space and water, so installing a wood stove / boiler as either a secondary or primary heat source for space and / or water heating is perhaps the simplest way to achieve the 20% reduction in CO2 emissions.
That does not mean that you should ignore insulation - much better to have low carbon heating AND insulate well so that this heat is not wasted.
The TER calculation is as follows:
= C heat x fuel factor x C light x (1 - improvement factor)
C heat = the Carbon produced as a result of space and water heating (primary and secondary combined)
C light = the Carbon produced as a result of lighting Improvement factor = 0.2
Fuel factor for wood, gas, oil, coal = 1
Let's look at an actual example. The data below came from Stephen Kinsella of Kinsella Consulting -
, and are the actual emission rates for a relatively large house:
Primary space heating (mains gas) 1500kg
Secondary space heating (electric) = 340kg
Water heating (mains gas) 900kg
Pumps (electricity) 73kg
Lights (electricity) 567kg
Total 3380kg CO2/yr
Based on a 90% efficient condensing boiler.
So if the owners of this home had to bring this value down by 20% - ie by 676kg CO2/yr - then they could perhaps look to reducing this figure by increasing the insulation in their house and providing primary or secondary heating using wood.
Replacing the secondary heating with a wood burner would save in the region of 300kg CO2/yr.
Providing wood primary heating would save around 1300kg CO2/yr - well in excess of the 20% needed!
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The FDA issued its final assessment of two small, open, long-term, clinical studies in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease, comparing anti-reflux surgery with either Prilosec (omeprazole) (SOPRAN study) or Nexium (LOTUS study) treatment. AstraZeneca agrees with the FDA conclusion which states "FDA continues to conclude that long-term use of these drugs is not likely to be associated with an increased risk of heart problems. FDA recommends that healthcare providers continue to prescribe, and patients continue to use, these products as described in the labeling for the two drugs." AstraZeneca also supports the conclusion made by the FDA that the overall benefit/risk profiles of omeprazole and Nexium remain unchanged. AstraZeneca continues to be confident in the safety profiles of omeprazole and Nexium.


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On Thursday, the media seemed to have a collective anti-Israel fit. First there was Joe Scarborough's rant on Morning Joe on MSNBC. Then there was the White House Press Corps virtually egging the administration on to confront Israel more forcefully–even after the administration had denounced Israeli actions as "indefensible." Even Fox News' Shepard Smith vented at Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States.
The reason for the hysterics is that Israel is refusing to play by the usual script. The media are used to a familiar pattern: terrorists attack Israel, Israel fights back for a while, a major civilian casualty event happens, the U.S. pulls its support, and Israel stops whatever it is doing. That pattern has been the same across Republican and Democratic administrations–from the Second Lebanon War to Operations Cast Lead.
This time, however, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored White House exhortations as well as international criticism, and has vowed to continue to destroy Hamas terror tunnels, with or without a ceasefire. The media are incredulous: Israel has not just defied the UN and the U.S., but it has defied them. And the media are not used to anyone pushing back–least of all Israel, which journalists believe can be bullied with impunity.
Now that a 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire has been agreed, the outrage may subside. But if Netanyahu makes good on his promise–and with nearly 90% of the Israeli public backing his position, there is no reason to think that he will not–the conflict will continue, and the outrage will revive again. And in due course, the media will press the administration more openly to intervene. All that is missing is Helen Thomas to lead the charge.


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Well…everybody I talked to here in Scott County liked the original HB 1430. So did all the people in other parts of Virginia who send me e-mail. I don't know anybody who didn't like it…except corrupt officials of course! What was not to like?!
A recently published Fauquier Times-Democrat editorial stated that the supporters of HB 1430 are in the minority in Fauquier County.
As the official mouthpiece of the Fauquier County government, the Times-Democrat has repeatedly bashed the patron of HB 1430, Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, and has on more than one occasion suggested that he is out of touch with reality.
Perhaps the Editor may want to reassess the editorial position of the paper in light of a recent poll conducted on Fauquier Now, another online county publication which has maintained a general position of neutrality in these debates.
In the poll FN asks the following question: How do you judge Fauquier's ordinances regulating wineries and other agricultural businesses?
It appears that FN has closed this poll, and the results surely must add to the frequent bewildered amusement and cranial itching that seems to go on at the Times-Democrat, ever since county citizens have begun to stand up and defend their rights against the encroachments of government.
A total of 253 votes were cast over the period of several days and the results are as follows:
Fauquier's ordinances are too restrictive: 206 (81%)
Fauquier's ordinances are appropriate: 38 (15%)
I'm undecided: 9 (4%)
Now, we realize that this is not a scientific poll, but it seems pretty clear that the majority of citizens in Fauquier are actually on the side of the supporters of HB 1430, and not in lock step with the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors, the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Farm Bureau, the Virginia Association of Counties, Delegate Michael Webert, and the Fauquier Times-Democrat, all of whom have demonstrated by their words and actions that they firmly oppose the property rights of small family farmers.
Well…everybody I talked to here in Scott County liked the original HB 1430. So did all the people in other parts of Virginia who send me e-mail. I don't know anybody who didn't like it…except corrupt officials of course! What was not to like?!
It was a survey on restrictive ordinances for the wineries and agriculture.
Where did anyone see HB 1430 mentioned?
I agree we need to work on the ordinances and make them much better. I did not support the winery ordinance because I didn't want to micro manage them.
I also did not support HB 1430 because it was not a good bill. It was rushed and did not take into consideration what it could do to us farmers long term.
I am a farmer, unlike 95% of the people that I see and speak with, that supported the bill.
This only proves that the FFC staff will slant their stories in a way to make it appear that they are right and have the support of the majority. When in fact they do not.
I would love to see FFC become a crusader for the truth and the whole truth. Report all of the story, not just the side that keeps people engaged and worked up. We have a local newspaper that will do that.
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Throw the bums out, !! You will be able to recognize them by their dress: Khaki high waters, blue shirts and wigeons, (brown) of course The dress of the self appointed Fauquier Fake elite. If they really knew something, Fauquier would be a better place. The world might be a better place!
Does it really count when 200 of those votes were cast by the same person?


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may not look like scams, but they all lead to the same
thing. The scammer will pay by check (cashier's check/money
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4. Pays you more then the pet is worth, then asks for the difference in money back.
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August 8, 2016 - Religious School Stories - We need your stories!
By Bob Cooper Read more »
Because this group has different needs and interests from other members, several programs and services exist for our senior members to ensure they feel connected to the Temple.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., each Monday, the Temple offers a variety of opportunities for older adults, including interesting speakers, exercise classes and time to shmooze.
The cost for each session is $3 for Members / $5 for Non-Members. For more details, or if you need or can offer a ride to the program, please leave your name and phone number on the Seniors' Hotline at 416-789-3291 ext. 517, at the Temple.
For upcoming and past program highlights, visit Our News Archive below on this page. Click the image to the left to view Our Video.
Read the poem Mondays at the Temple, by Beverly Borins, Holy Blossom member.
We offer many daytime courses geared towards adults of all ages interested in life-long learning. Courses include our current offerings:
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
The Caring Community comprises several sub-committees, including the Connecting Team. The Connecting Team has close to 30 members who contact older adults unable to travel outside the home regularly by phone, to help them keep in touch with the Temple community. Volunteers remind members of special events at the Temple and encourage them to take part. These phone calls by the Connecting Team help alert the rabbis and staff if members are having difficulties or are in need of assistance from the Bikur Cholim Committee.
Most of the deaths of Holy Blossom Temple members have been older, sick or frail people. Following shloshim (30-day period of mourning), calls are made to the bereaved family members to determine if there are any special needs to which we can respond.
Most of the volunteers within the Caring Community are older adults themselves, who can empathize with those whom they are contacting.
The Gathering Committee organizes special social programs for our seniors, centered around a tea with musical entertainment, and light refreshments, including home baking. The Summer Gathering brings members together for the Shabbat Service and a light lunch. The Connecting Team calls almost one third of the senior membership to encourage them to come out for this event, and also acts as hosts and hostesses, to ensure newer members are made welcome.
Our Library contains two copies of a specially prepared resource manual, identifying health and social services provided in many parts of Toronto. Older members and their adult children have found the information to be useful when they are facing a potential crisis situation.
For more information or to volunteer with Holy Blossom Temple's programs for older adults, please send an email to [email protected] or call (416) 789-3291, ext.221.
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The new Senior Rabbi, W. Gunther Plaut, was on the bima. A preschool student was sitting in the sanctuary about fifteen rows back between her parents. Congregants were self-reflecting during the silent prayer. Read more »
An invitation for our senior congregants to gather for a special Shabbat celebration. Saturday, July 23, 2016 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Join us for our Annual Summer Gathering. We'll begin with services & enjoy each other's company over a light lunch & music. It will be a delightful reunion. Together with volunteers from Sisterhood, from... Read more »


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In 2015, the movie industry made over 11 billion dollars, the first time it has reached that mark. If one were to only listen to movie studio executives, they would assume that the movie industry has been continuously losing money due to the onset of "pirating" – a term used to describe the illegal or immoral downloading of movies through file-sharing websites such as the Pirate Bay and Kickass Torrents.
Studio Heads claim that pirating movies will lead to the collapse of the movie industry due to moviegoers continuing to download movies for free instead of spending $12 to purchase a ticket at the big screen. They threaten litigation and stiff penalties to anyone caught downloading or uploading movies on the internet. Who would want to risk years of jail time just so they can download a movie for free? Not a lot of people, but internet users continue to share movies over the net and it is becoming less and less likely that movie studios and governments will be able to completely shut down file sharing websites. However, a quick glance at the numbers reveals that the movie industry should be thanking illegal downloaders instead of trying to punish them.
2015 was a record year for movies. Domestically (America and Canada), the industry grossed over 11 billion dollars, which stands as the highest single year gross of all time. Two of the top five highest grossing movies were released in 2015 – Jurassic World and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In addition, the international movie market is burgeoning as Hollywood movies are now seeing the bulk of their revenues come from overseas screens. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already surpassed the 1 billion dollar mark in foreign markets, and four of the top seven highest grossing movies worldwide were released in 2015 (Star Wars, Jurassic World, Furious Seven, Avengers: Age of Ultron). The movie industry is reaching unprecedented heights, but you wouldn't think so given the propaganda we are hearing out of Tinsel Town.
Downloading, or "torrenting" movies has not negatively impacted Hollywood's bottom line, and here's why. The people who are downloading movies are ones that cannot afford to buy $12 movie tickets. The ones who can afford to see a movie in a theatre do just that; the ones who can't, don't. In 2006, the average movie ticket in America cost $6.55, and in 2016, the average price of admission is $8.61. Movie ticket inflation has therefore pushed lower-income moviegoers out of the market. Add in the exorbitant costs of popcorn and treats and suddenly prices exceed $20 per person. It is no surprise, then, that low-income earners are turning to torrenting sites to get their movie fix. But this doesn't explain how downloading movies helps the movie industry, it just demonstrates how it doesn't damage it. The real benefit to Hollywood comes from the word-of-mouth that downloaders give to low-budget movies.
Hollywood hangs a lot of its hopes on the creative marketing of its movies, which can often match production costs. Moviegoers are subject to seeing movie trailers, commercials, actor interviews, actor appearances on talk shows, posters, product advertising, etc. Blockbuster movies receive enourmous marketing budgets, and their efforts often translate into high box office returns. Low-budget and independently-produced movies, however, do not have the privilege of having large marketing budgets, and therefore, aren't able to reach the masses. These types of movies (at least the good ones) are often recognized first on torrenting sites and lead to word-of-mouth – a term used to describe a type of marketing where moviegoers tell their friends about a movie and encourage them to see it.
If an independent/low-budget movie is worth seeing, people will download it and push it to the top of torrent lists. This increases the popularity of movies online and also increases a movie's word-of-mouth. Downloaders tell their friends about it, and if their friends are fortunate enough to have their wages keep up with movie price inflation, they will be able to afford seeing the movie in theatres. Good word-of-mouth creates a domino effect. Low budget movies then receive the revenues they need to expand in theatres and market their movies more widely. It is a win-win formula, thanks to movie downloading.


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Dating back to the 1970s, Barry Beauties is not your typical beauty pageant. To pay homage to Barry's history as an all-women's college, this comedic pageant features male contestants dressed as women. Participants were judged in four traditional beauty pageant categories: evening gown, swimsuit, talent, and an interview.


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4 (approx 200 gms each) chicken breast fillets
4-6 green chillies
1 inch ginger
5-6 garlic cloves
2/3 cup yogurt (thick without water)
¼ cup grated cheese (cheddar) you can use cheese spread as well
¼ cup fresh cream
½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
2 teaspoons garam masala powder
1 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
¼ cup butter
1.) Cut each chicken breast fillets into vertically into half and then horizontally into bite sized pieces. You should get about 6-8 cubes from one fillet each of about 1.5 inches in size.
2.) Grind the green chillies, ginger and garlic into a smooth paste. Rub the past into the chicken, cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
3.) In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, cheese, cream, nutmeg powder, garam masala powder, honey, lemon juice and salt to taste. Put the chicken in this mixture and mix well. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 3 hours.
5.) Place the chicken pieces, an inch apart on a wire rack. Cook chicken in a Grill TOP and BOTTOM for 20 minutes, brushing with butter every 5 minutes. This helps the chicken to roast evenly and not lose its moisture.
6.) Serve hot with green chutney.
Note: If you don't have a microwave or an OTG, you can do this on a normal tawa. Just place the chicken pieces on a tawa and keep turning them using tongs.
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During the 2008 presidential campaign then-Sen. Barack Obama out-raised Sen. John McCain by a wide margin.
Obama: $750 million
McCain: $238 million
Obama even broke his promise (a sign of things to come, no doubt) "to use public financing for the general election."
Hollywood liberals closed their eyes, covered their ears and hopped aboard the "Hope and Change" express all the same.
Now, with Obama's failed presidency making money raising a chore, celebrities are out in force to decry the influence of money in politics. Singer Graham Nash says, ""I think the ability to buy a democracy is a terrible, terrible thing."
Zach Galifianakis, the star of the upcoming political comedy "The Campaign," told "Good Morning America," "the one thing I think that most citizens would be able to agree on in this movie is the gross amount of money that is being spent on these elections."
And famed Obama booster Sarah Silverman retreated to her usual shtick, being offensive in a calculated fashion, to show just how worried she is about money in politics … now.
Many of the above gripes are targeted, partly, at the Citizens United case which allows for unfettered spending by corporations. But both the Left and the Right can benefit from that case, correct? And the Left has surely applauded how millions of dollars go into movies and television shows with a clear partisan agenda, sneaking under election rule radar to influence the masses. Heck, the earth-hugging epic "Avatar" alone may have been more valuable to the green movement than any number of donations.
Should Obama's fundraising fortunes suddenly reverse course, and his coffers overflow once more, these Hollywood-based complaints would quickly exit, stage left.
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WASHINGTON — The Bulls are struggling enough defensively these last few games that giving opponents points is recipe for disaster.
Then again, the three-point play John Wall converted after a third-quarter turnover is only a present for those who like spectacular highlights. What Wall did — flipping the ball blindly over his head as Mike Dunleavy pulled him down — will be repeated for ages.


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Greyhounds are most known for their racing abilities. This breed can run up to 40 miles per hour. These dogs make a great pet as well as a good hunting dog because of their good eyesight and great sense of smell.
The visual appearance of this dog consists of sleek and slim. Their spines are highly flexible which makes them run at the rate that they can race. Their tail is long with a curl at the end.
You can have a show Greyhound or a racing breed. The racing breed will have more health problems, a different demeanor and different body type compared to the show dog. Both are easily trained to be good pets and the racing breed will become calm when kept as a pet in the home.
The greyhound has fine hair. If you have a greyhound for a pet you will not notice but he will continuously shed throughout the year. During the summer months, he may become bald on some parts of his body. In the winter, he may need a sweater to keep warm in colder climates.
The history of the Greyhound is found in hunting. In the middle ages, this dog was brought to England from Arabia. Because of this breed's speed, ability to chase and kill prey made this an excellent and desired dog in England.
In the 16th and 19th century, the breed was considered a part of nobility due to being used to pull carriages. In the 20th century, Greyhounds were considered two breeds, racing and show dogs. The racing dogs were trained much differently than the show dogs. Their temperaments are quite different and they bodies are even built differently which makes them fill the differentiation in the two breeds.
This breed is intelligent and can be trained easily. As a pet, this dog is calm and lazy. They are not very interested in people, which make them easy to care for. They do not bark very much because they really don't care what goes on around them. They are not good guard dogs or watch dogs since they just don't seem to react to loud noises or strangers.
If you have another pet in the home, make sure it isn't a small animal like a cat or rabbit because they will chase and prey them. If you have another dog, the Greyhound normally gets along quite well with other breeds of dogs.
Children are not a problem with this dog. They do not enjoy children jumping and bothering them often. They prefer staying by themselves and do not engage in play with children. This breed is not aggressive and just walks away from annoyances.
Show Greyhound dogs are generally healthy. The racing breed has the most health problems because of the extreme stress and physical excursion they undergo. The most common ailment is Hip Dysplasia. This breed can suffer from this at age 4 years or older.
Because of this dog's sleek and slim body they have fragile bones that can break easily. This may happen if running on unlevelled terrains. Make sure to take your dog running on flat land or better yet, a concrete track or lot.
The dog has sensitive skin so it is sensitive to chemicals. Greyhounds can break out in hives after bathing because of the chemicals in the soap. Flea collars are another factor that could cause hives so make sure you check to see if it is causing a problem.
Bloat is common in all dogs. Do not feed your dog a large quantity of food at one time. This causes discomfort and serious illness if too much is ingested.
Due to this dog's fine hair and lack of hair it is very easy to maintain this dog. You can brush your Greyhound every one or two weeks. You will need to trim his nails every few weeks unless he goes outside and runs on cement, which will file nails down to an appropriate length.
Ear cleaning is important because of the ears flopping down. The ears can become extremely dirty and develop ear mites. You will notice that he will scratch at his ears when he has this condition. You can use a q-tip and cotton to clean them out.
These dogs love physical activity such as chasing and running. Try to take your dog to a park that is enclosed so that he can run freely. You can also either run with your dog or ride a bike while having him on the leash. This is a great way to get your dog to run at the speed it is accustomed.
It is important that you provide your dog with exercise because it prevents him from health problems and keeps him from getting bored. They love to run so allow them to do what they were born to do.
Training Greyhounds is relatively easy because of their intelligence. If you inherit a dog from the races, you will need to train your dog to walk up stairs. You will also find that the crate is a great sanctuary for your Greyhound. You need to choose a good sized crate so that he can move around freely. In the process of training, this dog can be stubborn but being firm and consistent is the best way to get him to understand why he needs to obey. They want to please their master and continue to be loyal to the entire family.
Housebreaking does not seem to be a problem for this breed. The best way to do this is take out your dog frequently especially first thing the morning, after meals and before bed. Your dog will soon catch on that he should use the bathroom outside.


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Friday, June 15, 2012
Future Costume Plans?
Hey everyone!
Like every cosplayer, we have a list of things we want to make in the future, some silly and outlandish, which are kind of inside jokes, as well as things we are completely serious on making. There are many reasons why we have to wait on certain costumes, and some that I've been planning to do for years and years that I just haven't gotten around to for some reason.
Here are some of my 5 planned costumes and why I'm waiting to make them:
1. Cybermen (both Katie and Katrina)
Look at them, how awesome, intimidating and TALL. We've begun planning different aspect of these, but we haven't started patterning anything out. It will be a while before we can afford to take on something on such as scale as this. It is also going to be hard since we don't live in the same apartment complex any more, or even in the same city! We sincerely hope to get these done in the next year and a half or so… maybe for Dragon*Con 2013?
2. Fallout 3 or New Vegas (Katrina, Katie and her boyfriend)
Since we first played Fallout 3, we have wanted to make costumes from it. We aren't sure how we'd make Pip-Boys, among other concerns about props and weapons, so we keep putting this on the backburner. I think Katrina wants to make a Brotherhood of Steel Scribe costume, and I had previously wanted to make Vault Dweller costumes for myself and my boyfriend, but I don't know if I want to make those jumpsuits now… Another of our friends had talked about making Raider Painspike Armor, but we're not sure how serious she was about that. Katrina and I are going to try to make some sort of Fallout costume for Dragon*Con 2012… but we'll see.
3. Monster Hunter (Katie and her boyfriend)
I want to make a set of armor from Monster Hunter to go with my boyfriend. He's been planning on making a set of armor from this game series for a couple of years now… and I think I can get mine finished before him, and I've only planned on doing it since this January! I want to put a lot into the armor that I chose to make, and I simply don't have the funds right now to make the armor I want to do in the way I planned on making it.
4. Barbarella (both Katie and Katrina)
If you've never seen this ridiculous 1970s sci-fi movie… well I'm not sure it's for everyone. It's a ridiculous extremely dated film, but the costumes are awesome! The title character has many crazy characters, and after watching this together, we immediately decided we wanted to make different costumes that Barbarella wore. I'm planning on doing the green tiley dress from the end of the movie and Katrina wants to do the White and Black vinyl outfit. These started as somewhat of a joke, but we're serious on doing these! Personally, I want to wait until I get into the shape I am working toward.
5. Chrono Cross (Katie and other friends)
If anyone has ever over thought a costume, Katie and her friends have done it with these costumes. We've been planning to make a large Chrono Cross group since 2005 or 2006, and we still haven't done them. There's been no super big reason except that we just keep saying "Maybe next year". Katie was planning on doing Leena, making her boyfriend a Serge. As it stands right now, maybe we'll get them done for Animazement 2013? Who knows?
There are many, many more things on the list of things we're thinking of making in the future, both individually and as a group, but I think these are the ones that we're most serious about in a way…
We'll see how this all goes, haha
6. Daenerys Targarian (Katrina)
Katrina fell in love with the Game of Thrones tv show and just has to do Daenerys because she is a badass and awesome character. She also loves all of her outfits and is having a hard time deciding on which one she wants to do. She might get it done by Dragon*con but is not sure if she has the time.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Next Stop: Dragon*Con!
So I am extremely excited about Dragon*Con this year! I was so sad I had to miss it last year, but this year seems like It will be extra awesome, mainly because Patrick Stewart is going to be there! I LOVE THAT JEAN LUC-PICARD!
So Katie and I are DEFINITELY planning on wearing our weeping angel costumes. We had a blast last year getting photos with the other Whovians, and we even made some friends in the process. This year before the con starts we are hoping to get a photoshoot done at a old house or garden with some con friends. They are planning on dressing as Sally Sparrow and Kathy Nightingale which would be perfect with our weeping angels.
We will probably wear our Adventure Time costumes too. They turned out great and despite the fact that we have to spend hours putting on makeup, they were really quite fun to wear. I love how bright they are!
I am not sure right now if we will have the time or money to make new costumes to wear at Dragon*Con. We have a few ideas that we are considering.
So I am sure most of the con we will be running around in costume. I hope to go to more panels this year, especially since Patrick Stewart is going to be there! We are also planning on walking in the parade with Doctor Who again. Hope to see you there!
~ Katrina
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25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 8 – Cape Town & Radisson Blu Waterfront
by Noah • May 28, 2017 • Credit Cards, Luxury Hotel, Miles & Points, Travel • 0 Comments
Previous Trip Notes:
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 7 – JNB InterContinental & SAA Economy to CPT
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 6 – Mauritius & Hilton Resort & Spa
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 5 – Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai & EK703
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 4 – Dubai, Al Maha & Sheraton Mall of the Emirates
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 3 – IAD & EK232
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 2 – Trip Report Setup
25K Mile (with Baby) Trip Report: Part 1 – Planning
We landed in Cape Town, took some cash out of the ATM while waiting for our bags, then made our way to the taxi stand, where there were many unsanctioned transportation providers. We managed to find the proper mini-van taxi and took off to the Radisson Blu hotel. The taxi ride was more expensive than I thought it would be, but according to Maps.Me they took us on the most direct route.
We arrived at the Radisson Blu well before check-in time, but they managed to get us in one room. We dropped off our bags and walked over to the V&A Waterfront Mall. It was a huge shopping center – both indoor and outdoor. The weather was coolish/warm, with the sun shining, so the 10-15 minute walk pushing NSPpeanut in a stroller was nice. With the famous Table Mountain as one backdrop right beyond the large soccer stadium built for the 2010 World Cup, and the Cape Town harbor on the other, the sights did not disappoint. And little did we know it would only get better from there.
After strolling around for a while, we grabbed lunch at an admittedly touristy lunch spot, and then went down a level to buy some groceries at the Pick n Pay (and by saying "buy groceries," I mean beer and wine). This grocery store was great. Beer was cheap, and wine even cheaper. They had tons of baby food pouches, baby wipes and diapers that we were running low on. The pouches even had some South African focused flavors to help change up NSPpeanut's routine of Beef Medley, Chicken Casserole and Vegetable Bake.
We headed back to the hotel and relaxed for a little bit outside at the pool, which sits right along the cape. It was very tranquil and beautiful. Tired from two days of traveling, we decided to eat at the hotel restaurant. While the food was pretty good, service took forever. With a 15-month old in tow, you would think they would try to push the kitchen a little. Instead, it took ten minutes to come over and acknowledge us. Ten more minutes for water. Ten minutes to come back to take our order. 25 minutes for appetizers (and finally the chicken nuggets and fries for NSPpeanut), and then another 45 minutes for dinner. We felt bad that NSPpeanut decided she had enough and wouldn't sit in her high chair any longer, but we had been waiting for over 90 minutes before our meals even came out! We had ordered dessert in advance, and by time we had finished eating, the meal clocked in at over two and a half hours! We were exhausted, and went to bed early, as we had planned a two-day private tour starting at 9am the following morning.
We researched various tour guides for weeks before settling on Cape Town Private Tours. The only downside was that they did not take a credit card (and thus no discount by using the Barclay Arrival card). We opted to go with this tour operator despite not being able to use a credit card for a few reasons. First, their response time and insight when we emailed them were great. They said they could take us on the routes we asked for, but they proposed a different schedule as well their reasons for changing it up a bit. In the end, we took their recommendations and were very glad that we did so. Second, they were extremely knowledgeable – it was a husband and wife duo – Charl and Erna, and Charl had a PhD in history and could answer every question we had. Third, they were willing to be flexible, something that was much needed with a 15-month old.
Charl greeted us at 9am in his Mercedes, was patient as we loaded in NSPpeanut, and we took off heading south. The first stop was at Boulders Beach. We were super excited for this stop, as NSPpeanut's favorite animal was a penguin, and here she was about to see hundreds of penguins on the beach. While she couldn't talk yet, she certainly showed her excitement at seeing her favorite friends.
We grabbed a coffee and pastry at the gift shop and then continued down south. We pulled off the side of the road a couple times to take some pictures, and then went to an Ostrich Farm right outside the entrance to the Table Mountain National Park. It was a quick 30-minute tour, and while not exactly cheap, was very educational.
At that point we headed in towards the Cape of Good Hope. Charl dropped us off at the restaurant as he searched for parking. He had reserved a table in advance, overlooking the cape. Oh. My. God. It was beautiful.
We splurged on a large sushi lunch, paired with some South African wines, and took in the setting. Food in South Africa is cheap, and despite the fact that we were eating sushi, drinking wine, and were in a tourist restaurant, the bill was still amazingly inexpensive.
After lunch, we headed up the mountain. We opted to walk in lieu of the cable car, a decision that halfway up we regretted. But the views just kept getting better and better. After seeing the Tetons in Jackson, Wyoming, the beaches in the Maldives, the dunes outside of Dubai, and the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, these views topped the list.
Pictures just don't do it justice. Sadly, drones were illegal in all National Parks in South Africa, so I couldn't get any aerial coverage. We did opt to take the cable car back down, and then headed over to the Cape of Good Hope where we spotted some wildlife:
Sadly a dead whale was washed up on the beach:
Overall the day was fantastic. And when we got back to the hotel, we had arranged for massages. Cheap to begin with, but coupled with the 50% Barclays and boy was it a steal!
We relaxed for a little bit and then headed back to the V&A Waterfront for dinner. We selected a South African restaurant. Again, it is amazing how cheap the food was at restaurants. NSPpeanut was fantastic, as she fell asleep before the food even came out, so we had a very nice and relaxing dinner. Afterwards we packed it in, as we had another early start the next morning.
Charl met us again in the morning, and we took off for Stellenbosch, a great South African wine region. We started by hitting up a vineyard on the way to Franschhoek, a cute little town with botiques and cafes. Both the vineyard and Franschhoek were great.
On the way back we stopped at Simonsig. The wine tasting and scenery was amazing:
Our next step wasto the one place I wanted to visit for months: The Thirsty Scarecrow. This is a restaurant within a strawberry field. I thought NSPpeanut would love the pick strawberries. And I couldn't wait to try their strawberry beer lager…hoping it would be similar to my all-time favorite: Abita Strawberry. Alas, neither were meant to be. The strawberry patch, although plentiful, was not open for picking. And they had run out of strawberry beer. I opted to try another strawberry drink, but it wasn't anything special.
By that point, the wine and beer and food had been flowing for hours, and it was time to call it a day. NSPwife and NSPpeanut fell asleep in the back of Charl's Mercedes E-Class, and I setup the GoPro.
The Radisson Blu Waterfront was very nice, with a very inexpensive spa and restaurant.
We were so exhausted, and NSPpeanut was near-delusional, that we opted to try our hand at dinner again. This time the service was much better, and faster.
We woke up the next morning, grabbed the breakfast buffet and headed to the airport. Soon would be the long slog, Cape Town > Doha > JFK > DCA. Over 11,500 miles in roughly 24 hours:
There was a surprise, however, in the waiting…


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In response to Bob Woodward Calls Out Sequester "Madness":
I have a similar feeling about the "madness" of King Barack. I've referred to him as "mad" before, but it's not gibbering lunacy (well, okay, I think I used that phrase once.) It's a deliberate effort to move reality into alignment with his will. Obama thinks that if he concentrates on his "Republicans caused the sequester and want to kill you all so their friends will get rich" narrative hard enough, it will become reality.
You could argue that's what politics often consists of, at the height of its ambitions. It's the "art of the possible." The masters of that art learn how to redefine what is possible. They look crazy to the rest of us because we still think dissent is practical. It can remain possible for a long time after it ceases to be practical. The Overton Window is moved by people who aren't afraid of looking a bit crazy while they're dragging it.


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If you want to overcome addiction and are contemplating what type of treatment can give you the optimal chance for an effective and lasting recovery, experts say that long-term residential care is the best choice. That's based on statistics, not guesswork.
Addiction1, says the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is a "primary, chronic disease of brain reward, memory, motivation and related circuitry." Characterized by an inability to abstain from alcohol and/or drugs, addiction also results in behavioral control impairment, cravings, inability to recognize problems with work, school and interpersonal relationships, and significantly diminished emotional response.
Another characteristic of addiction, like other chronic diseases, is that it typically follows a pattern of treatment, relapse and remission. Addiction that's left untreated and lacking participation in recovery activities such as self-help or 12-step groups can result in a severe downward spiral, culminating in disability or premature death.
Finding a Way Back from Addiction
While the statistics about addiction are startling – some 23.5 million people in the U.S. need drug or alcohol treatment, yet only about 2.6 million get the specific treatment they need – addiction needn't be a death sentence. There is help available and solid, results-proven treatment that can help the addict find his or her way back from addiction.
The familiar form of treatment for addiction to drugs, alcohol or other substances of abuse, including prescription drugs, involves a 30-day stay in an inpatient or residential rehab facility. While short-term (30-days) treatment is effective for some individuals, for those with chronic addiction, individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder and a mental health issue, a better alternative is long-term residential care2 of longer than 30 days, typically six to 12 months.
Indeed, per the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) good outcomes from drug addiction treatment are "contingent on adequate treatment length."3
Treatment is More than Just Detox
Ridding the body of toxic substances, a process known as detoxification or detox, alone will not solve the problem of addiction. It is a necessary first step, however, and should take place in a licensed facility with 24/7 medical supervision and care. Following drug detox or alcohol detox, an assessment and either referral to a treatment facility or transitioning from detox to formal treatment with an individualized treatment plan is the preferred route to recovery.
Long-term residential care facilities are often referred to as therapeutic communities4. It's this healing aspect and interaction between staff and clients that fosters both motivation and adoption of skills that can form the foundation for lasting recovery. Residents of inpatient drug rehab centers learn about the disease of addiction, receive individual and group counseling, learn to identify and cope with triggers and cravings, receive relapse prevention, are introduced to 12-step groups, participate in healthy lifestyle activities and more. In this, care in a long-term rehab center is like short-term rehab. Both cover the same essential ground in addiction treatment.
Where long-term residential care differs is in the breadth, length and scope of treatment. During treatment, residents will examine long-held and mistaken beliefs, challenge destructive self-concepts and examine behavior that's contributed to their addiction. Since this takes place in a highly-structured environment, the issues and emotions that surface can be confrontational. This, however, is a necessary part of learning to manage the disease of addiction, as it involves the acceptance of and practicing constructive behavior and healthier ways of coping with life's everyday stressors.
Key Benefits of Long-Term Residential Care
In addition to the all-important factor of higher success rates for recovery5 with long-term residential care, other key benefits6 include:
- Motivation to change drug-using behavior
- Family treatment and education programs to help provide necessary support to the recovering addict
- Establishment of a positive, therapeutic relationship between therapist and patients
- Development of a comprehensive, integrated treatment plan in cooperation with the patient
- Monitoring to ensure that the treatment plan is followed, or modified according to changing needs and wishes of the patient
- Appropriate medical, social and psychiatric services
- Intensive interventions and treatment modalities to help deal with dual diagnosis, serious medical conditions, or criminal involvement
- Building self-confidence and solid skills to transition from treatment to recovery
- To ensure ongoing support following residential treatment, connecting with formal aftercare or continuing care and community self-help groups7
- http://www.asam.org/quality-practice/definition-of-addiction
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/drug-addiction-treatment-in-united-states/types-treatment-programs
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/how-long-does-drug-addiction-treatment
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/therapeutic-communities/what-are-therapeutic-communities
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11015800
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/frequently-asked-questions/what-helps-people-stay-in-treatment
- https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/therapeutic-communities/what-therapeutic-communitys-approach
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Three years ago, Philippe Ribiere was told by Slovenian friends about a new bouldering area in the Republic Of Macedonia. One year ago he went there, and since then he has made two more trip. The area is called Prilep.
Now, he has made a video:
It is about the new area in Macedonia that I call the "new Bishop". Even if the comparison is not true, it could still be the new best area for hard bouldering in Europe... Trust me!
Kilian Fischhuber and Anna Stöhr, who were there with photographer Reini Fichtinger in November last year, seem to agree. They both say it's an amazing place and want to return.
Here is the video:
For more information: Boulder Prilep