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Just uploaded an updated version of 22.214.171.124; significant new functionality. Look at the change log below for details.
It is important to uninstall the old rev first, this one will not install on top of older revs cleanly.
Version 184.108.40.206- Added ConvertWithFfmpeg for simplified use of r9976+ Ffmpeg for file conversion- Added file cleanup options to the FW- Added setting to disable key handling in the addin- Added functionality to terminate the addin by pressing a key (D3 by default)- Significant changes in key handling and object consumption in the addin, should address performance issues- Changed to custom build of Toub.MediaCenter.Dvrms.dll resolved memory allocation problem when splicing on Vista, Title - Subtitle concatenation in new file, and error when copying metadata on non-NTSC content- Changed MCEState registration mechanism, should fix registration issues on some machines and x64- Updated Mencoder to Version 12- Added Profile inheritance feature to settings tool- Set tab order in settings tool- Updated MemMapFile.dll to version included in Vista MC SDK- Added prevent standby option to Processing settings- Added Quiet option to ConvertWithFfmpeg- Added ConvertWithWMEncoder to advanced actions- Fixed a bug in ConvertWithGraph where OutputFile was not set to the file created- Added option to disable commercialskipping in the addin- Added Video/DVD bookmarking feature to the addin
Looks like the price of SA is going to go up to $19.98 (for a year of upgrades) on 10/1/07. Anyone who buys before then (@$10 w/ unlimited upgrades) will be grandfathered.
If you where thinking about using SA long term, better head over in the next few days.
I've been investigating different ways to convert ATSC HD dvr-ms files to other more efficient formats (MP4) for a few weeks. The trick, and also the hard part, has been figuring out how to preserve the the surround sound; getting high quality video into a file isn't nearly as difficult.
One of the formats capable of meeting my requirements is WMVHD. It's not that different from standard WMV, just higher bit-rates and resolution on the video side, and WMA Pro 5.1 instead of standard WMA for audio. The problem is that the standard ASF Writer filter (used by most WMV converters, including DVR2WMV) doesn't seem to be capable of connecting to an AC3 audio source filter in DirectShow, even when a conversion profile specifies WMA Pro as the audio codec. I'd love to get this working btw, as it would dramatically simplify the solution, so if anyone knows how to make this work please let me know.
So instead of using DirectShow for the WMV conversion we going to use the Windows Media Encoder (WMEncoder). This isn't a terrible solution, but because it doesn't support dvr-ms files (or at least I couldn't get it to work) the dvr-ms file needs to be "converted" to the mpeg format before this will work.
Things you will need before starting:
The only thing that's tricky to install is the AVIVO codecs. Unless you want the full application (if you're using non-ATI hw you don't have a choice); after launching the installer and letting it extract the files just cancel out and browse to the ATI folder that should have been created on your system drive. Drill into the folder until you get to SUPPORT\7-9_vista_xcode_52447\Packages\Apps\AVIVO and execute AVIVO.msi. It will install the filters you will need.
First thing that needs to happen is to configure AC3Filter to transform the AC3 audio into 6 channel PCM, so WMEncoder can read the audio and convert it to WMA Pro. Open up AC3Filter Config, on the main tab select 3/2+SW 5.1 channels from the "Output format" drop down, then click "OK" to save.
Next step is to create a filter graph stub. Open up GraphEdit and add the "ATI MPEG File Writer" and "ATI MPEG Multiplexer" filters to the graph.
Configure the "ATI MPEG Multiplexer" mode to "HD MPEG-2", click OK
Your graph should look like this. Save the file, doesn't really matter what you name it. I named mine "avivo_mux.grf"; for those who want to skip this step or can't find GraphEdit, I've included the grf file.
At this point you can either use GraphEdit to "convert" the file or DTB (using the ConvertWithGraph action). I'm going to use GraphEdit for this but there's not reason you can't automate the process completely using DTB today (it will be significantly easier with the next rev of 126.96.36.199 as an that deals with WMEncoder directly will be included).
From the File menu select "Render Media File" and select the ATSC file that you'd like to convert. You may get an error message when you open the file. Just ignore it, we're not going to try to save the closed captions right now.
The resulting graph should look something like this.
Click play, wait a few minutes for the mpeg to generate. This should be pretty quick, so don't wander far. When it's done, don't save the new graph when you exit. You can reuse the graph stub file created anytime you need to repeat this process.
Next open up WMEncoder, select "Convert a File" from the wizard dialog.
Set the source and output files. The source file is the mpg you just created.
Select File Archive.
Click "Finish"
Go to the session properties and select the "Compression" tab, if the properties aren't displayed select View : Properties Panel from the menu bar.
Click the "Edit" button
Then "Import" the WMVHD.prx file.
Click "OK" to close the dialog. Then click "Apply" (on the properties window). and "Start Encoding". Encoding the file will take a long time. Depending on the profile used, and the speed of your computer.
After you're done you can migrate the metadata from the original DVR-MS file using DTB.
So now the next question is how to automate that process. While you can do it today with 126.96.36.199 (or 220.127.116.11) using the convertwithgraph and runexternal, it's not a great solution. The bat/cmd file that would run to invoke WMEncoder would have to create an WME file that contained all of the settings we selected in the WMEncoder GUI. Because of this a new action that interacts directly with WMEncoder will be included in the next rev of 188.8.131.52 (it's not available yet), that will work just like the wmv conversion actions. When I finish that up, I'll publish a profile that encapsulates this process making it really simple for everyone.
A few days ago I posted what I thought was a great way to access recorded tv on a network share; it turned out to be not the best idea if you wanted your guide to update.
Fortunately, I got some background on why that approach wouldn't work and some insight into some approaches that would from an authoritative source.
UseShare is a much less intrusive way to accomplish the same thing (giving the MC services valid network credentials). It is implemented as a Windows service configured to run with Network Service Credentials which maps shares with NET USE.
For this solution I just use the same credentials of the main account on my WMC boxes to save myself the trouble of creating another account.
installing browse to the directory where it was installed and open
useshare.exe.config. In the appSettings section add a key for each
machine you would like to map a share to. The value in "value" will
get passed directly to NET USE, so everything that is supports will
work. Note that arguments with spaces need to be enclosed in quotes
(see the second entry for an e.g.).
Open up regedt32, browse to
Center\Service\Recording, and add the network path to the shared folder
where your tv is stored to the "WatchedFolder" value.
reboot the box, or start the UseShare service and restart "Windows
Media Center Receiver Service" and "Windows Media Center Scheduler
If you're using an extender, you'll want to create a
cmd/bat file that does the same thing for your extender user.
I don't understand why anyone (who's not a CE vendor or Hollywood exec) would assert that the HD format war is bad. The format war is great for consumers, Toshiba and Sony are opening their wallets to buy adoption. You can get a standalone HD player for pretty cheep when factoring in the freebies (HD movies) that are bundled with the player. And for the HTPC based users it's even better, you can get a 360 drive with all of the movies for around $180. Remember how long it took DVD players to come down to a reasonable ($200) price point? The first DVD player I bought was close to $250, I don't know how long that was after the format was launched but it was now where near the little over a year mark that we're at with HD-DVD.
Jere posted an updated version of SA.
0.9.1 11 September 2007
-Fixed error in legacy settings loader.
-Fixed incompatability with VideoRedo DVRMS output files.
-Fixed no writting during live detection.
Version 220.127.116.11
- Added ConvertWithFfmpeg for simplified use of r9976+ Ffmpeg for file conversion
- Added file cleanup options to the FW
- Added setting to disable key handling in the addin
- Added functionality to terminate the addin by pressing a key (D3 by default)
- Significant changes in key handling and object consumption in the addin, should address performance issues
- Changed to custom build of Toub.MediaCenter.Dvrms.dll resolved memory
allocation problem when splicing on Vista, and Title - Subtitle
concatenation in new file
- Changed MCEState registration mechanism, should fix registration issues on some machines and x64
- Updated Mencoder to Version 12
- Added Profile inheritance feature to settings tool
UPDATE: This isn't turning out to be as fool-proof as I thought. For some reason, when ehSched is set to use a different set of credentials it can't download guide data. Reverting to Network Service makes it work again.
I've setup network shares as watched folders in Recorded TV before; and while it's not difficult, it is somewhat tedious to make all of the changes necessary to get it working, especially with Windows Home Server.
Fortunately there's an easier way to make it work. NOTE: I did this with Vista, but there's no reason that I can think of that it wouldn't work with XP too. Also, I haven't noticed any drawbacks to doing this, but I haven't put a ton of effort into testing it so if something doesn't work don't blame me. You can always revert back to the "Network Service" account.
UPDATE: Looks like this will only work with the next rev of DTB. I'm going to see if I can get 22.214.171.124 packaged up tonight.
I just published an updated version of Toub.MediaCenter.Dvrms.dll that resolves
issues with memory usage on Vista, among other things. If you're using
Vista and seeing obscene memory usage and temporary hangs at the end of
a splice drop this version of the dll in your install folder.
Let me know any issues experienced.
In the comments section of a recent post, Chris Lainer mentions that
you can use DVRMSToolbox to convert files for viewing on the iPod. He didn't mention that, unlike most things with DTB, there is a well documented process doing exactly this.
It's actually been available for a long time, and I should have highlighted it publicly a long time ago; Coyote created some profiles and excellent instructions for converting DVRMS files for viewing on an iPod. Plus he just updated them to include a profile that use ffmpeg for conversion.
If you've tried this before but had trouble getting the DirectShow based method working, give it another go. And the rest of you with an iPod (I'm pretty sure there's only two or three of of us hold-outs left), now that conversion is this easy you should be watching your shows on it.


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VNU is to shed 4,000 jobs and sell off its European B2B division Business Media Europe to private equity group and venture capital company 3i.
BME publishes more than 70 business to business titles in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain specialising mainly in technology, business and finance and recruitment.
Its magazines include Computing, Computable, Accountancy Age and Management Team and the company also produces e-media and websites including VNU.net.
The job losses, which aim to reduce company costs, will amount to around 10 per cent of VNU's staff worldwide.
VNU employs around 42,000 people in more than 100 countries with headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands and New York.
A VNU spokesman told Press Gazette: "The restructuring and ten per cent reduction in our cost base and the possible lay off of up to 4,000 people is in no way connected to the sale of BME. That sale was a strategic sale we made based on the lack of synergies we saw between that business and our core marketing and media information businesses."
The spokesman said the company would not specify how many of the 4,000 jobs would be in editorial but said: "More of the job cuts would be in areas away from client-facing positions."
VNU's new CEO David Calhoun said: "The changes we are announcing today are an important first step in our efforts to make this extremely strong global franchise even more competitive, and to improve the ways we serve our clients worldwide.
"This strategy – and supporting structure – give us the flexibility and speed we need to respond to evolving market imperatives and access more of the resources we need to continue investing aggressively for the future. It accelerates our transformation into a single, truly integrated operating company that is focused completely on providing our clients with the products and expertise they need to succeed."
President and CEO of Nielsen Media Research Susan Whiting will become executive vice president of VNU overseeing product innovation, research and development, and marketing reporting directly to Calhoun.
Calhoun added: "We operate our businesses in markets that are becoming more complex, and more fragmented, and more technology-driven than ever. The changes we are making today will help us integrate the media and consumer information that our clients need to succeed. We have outstanding capabilities in our businesses and the right leadership in place, and I am confident that we will move forward to set new standards of innovation and success."
VNU reported third quarter operating income this year of £48.3 million, down 29 per cent from the same period last year.

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Edgen Group Inc., a Baton Rouge-based global energy services company with $1.7 billion in sales last year, has been added to the Russell 2000 Index and Russell Global Index.
Edgen Group is comprised of two commercial units. Edgen Murray distributes high performance steel products for oil and gas, infrastructure and mining applications including offshore rig construction, natural gas transmission and refining and petrochemical applications in all major global energy markets. Bourland & Leverich supplies specialized oil country tubular goods, or the pipe and tube products used in the petroleum industry, to conventional and unconventional onshore drillers in the United States.
In a news release, Edgen Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan O'Leary said the company believes focusing on specialized products offers value to current and potential shareholders.
"We are very pleased to be included in the Russell 2000 and Russell Global Indexes which reflect our continued positive momentum as a new public company," O'Leary said. "We look forward to introducing our company to a broader investment audience through this channel."


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In a span of three days, once again, a major accident has occurred on Rohini road under Kurseong sub division area, today.
A Darjeeling bound Bolero vehicle met with an accident and first collided head-on with a downward moving Spacio vehicle, and then fell down around 25 feet down below the road into the valley.
With the help of locals and passer-by all the ten passengers along with the driver was rescued and sent to the Kurseong Sub Divisional Hospital where after primary treatment three of them were admitted to the hospital itself while one was sent to the Darjeeling Sadar Hospital. The rest of the persons after getting medical aid were discharged.
As per some people even though the Rohini Road is a good one but to avoid such kind of frequent accidents several strict security measures have to be taken by the concerned authorities. At several places along the way on Rohini Road three are need for parapets as in accident site there were no such parapets constructed.
Some people also claimed that the way in which the Rohini Road has been collecting toll taxes, an ambulance must be bought and deployed on Rohini Road as at different places in the country where toll tax are raised there is also an ambulance service ready at hand to help and rescue accident victims. As per them the several injured in today's accident were not helped by some passing vehicles as they did not want to take them on board.
Notably on September 9, a major accident had also occurred along the route on Rohini Road in which a recovery van that had brake failed first hit two vehicles and bumped down several feet down the valley slope along with an Innova van that it had been carrying on the way to Siliguri.(EOI)


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Roadside Find to Fun & Funky Vanity
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How to Paint Perfect Signs & Graphics
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Upcycled Driftwood Serving Tray
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Modern Art Deco Chair {November Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest}
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It is not a big secret that Facebook has taken a part of our lives and changed us into an inevitable part of it. And with complete confidence I can say that first thing that everyone from this Internet generation does after getting up is to check their Facebook accounts. Most people would prefer being active on Facebook as worthy of their time rather than other important obligations orwork. Facebook addiction has become a serious issue with Facebook having 1.1 Billion users worldwide. But the question that comes to mind is are you a Facebook addict?
Check your account and know how are you addicted to Facebook : http://www.facebook.com
Facebook addiction according to therapists can be defined as a fine line between social networking and social dysfunction.
Some therapists were interviewed by CNN they were all quick to say that Facebook itself is not the problem and majority of its 200 million users function just fine. They say problems arise when users start ignoring their family and work obligations because they tend to find Facebook world as enjoyable place to spend their time rather than the real world.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Facebook Addiction
- Do you get anxious after every 15 minutes of updating your Facebook status regarding what the outcome would be? You are a Facebook addict who is obsessed about your Facebook image?
- Many Facebook users want reward for their activity on Facebook in the form of likes and positive comments. Facebook brings a sense of reward among its users and you are a Facebook addict if you are obsessed with it.
- Everyone loves to get a like or a positive comment for the new update they' have made. But you have to make sure you don't get obsessed with it. According to a research, Facebook users respond to feedback and positive response as a reward to the brain.
- You prefer Facebook over real life.Then you are a Facebook addict.
People are so busy with Facebook messaging,updating statuses, sharing photos, commenting and liking posts that they forget they have a physical life as well.If you are compromising your real life for a better Facebook experience then you are a Facebook addict.All you do on Facebook is pretend to be someone you are not in the real life. If you compromise good night's sleep,a cup of coffee with a close friend, get-together with friends, for Facebook, then you are a Facebook addict. At the end of the day your responsibilities and obligations count not the number of likes you get on Facebook. You are obsessed with reporting everything
The number of Facebook friends you have has become a symbol for a higher social life. If look at the number of friends your friend has gathered,you simply go on adding more people to your friend list just to show off your then you are an addict.
Things you should do become less of a Facebook addict
- You should stop venting your anger and sensitive comments.
- You should prefer real life or group meetups.
- Cut down time spent on Facebook and spread checking Facebook over three to four times a day.
- Make sure Facebook is not the first or the last thing of your day.
- Work first and use Facebook later.
- Care less about Facebook Fame;instead worry of your real life.


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Coastal Clothesline (Medium Size) by Fiona Whyte
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Street View is the best available vantage point looking, if possible, towards the location of the building. In some locations, Street View may not give a view of the actual building, or may not be available at all. Where it is not available, the satellite view is shown instead.
Latitude: 52.1325 / 52°7'56"N
Longitude: -0.9917 / 0°59'29"W
OS Eastings: 469116
OS Northings: 248718
OS Grid: SP691487
Mapcode National: GBR 9W5.83R
Mapcode Global: VHDSH.RNMM
Entry Name: 18, Brackley Road
Listing Date: 19 August 1976
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1040885
English Heritage Legacy ID: 235133
Location: Towcester, South Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN12
County: Northamptonshire
District: South Northamptonshire
Civil Parish: Towcester
Built-Up Area: Towcester
Traditional County: Northamptonshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Northamptonshire
Church of England Parish: Towcester St Lawrence
Church of England Diocese: Peterborough
SP6948 (North side)
13/116 No.18
House. Early C18. Coursed ironstone and limestone rubble, C20 plain-tile roof,
brick end and ridge stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 2-window range. Central C20
door with wood lintel. 3-light casement windows to ground and first floors with
wood lintels. 2-storey wing to rear left with similar 2- and 3-light casement
windows. Interior not inspected.
Listing NGR: SP6911648718
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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Matthew McConaughey Proves that There is More Than Meets the Eye with the Lincoln MKZ
The infamous Matthew McConaughey Lincoln ads seem to be the butt of everyone's jokes as of late. The dramatic poetic undertones and meandering monologues fuel water cooler banter and comedic impressions; however, the underlying message of these ads resonates with prospective buyers. "It's not about hugging trees. It's not about being wasteful either. You've gotta find that balance," McConaughey says in his latest ad. This statement stands as a testament to Lincoln's environmental and luxuriousread more


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Have you ever wondered if mounting a hard disk drive on its side or even upside-down affects its lifespan or reliability? According to every drive manufacturer, it's perfectly acceptable to mount a hard disk drive in any orientation as long as it's not tilted and has sufficient cooling.
14 Drives For 14 Ports: A Case For FreeNAS
I've written a few times about my quest to build the ultimate home storage/server rig. But one issue was surprisingly vexing: What kind of case has room for a dozen or more hard disk drives? In this update, I'll talk about the various options as well as the one I ultimately picked: The NZXT H440 (and a Corsair power supply).
My FreeNAS Build: Supermicro X10SL7, Intel Haswell Xeon, ECC RAM
Today I'm going to dive into the hardware I selected for FreeNAS, starting with the motherboard, CPU, and memory. FreeNAS runs on any PC hardware, but building a reliable and scalable storage solution means picking higher-end components. I selected a Supermicro X10SL7 server-class motherboard with 14 (!) SAS/SATA ports paired with an Intel Xeon E3-1231v3 (Haswell) CPU and ECC memory from Crucial.
Hello FreeNAS! Goodbye Drobo and Iomega…
Long-time readers of my blog know of my love for Drobo, but the time has come to say goodbye. My old Drobos (and Iomega ix-4) are showing their age and I decided to go in a different direction: I'm building a FreeNAS server. In this article I'll talk about my thinking behind this move; later posts will talk in more detail about the hardware and software setup.
Here's Something Your Raspberry Pi Can't Do: Gigabit Ethernet and SATA in the Olimex A20-OLinuXIno-LIME2
I've really enjoyed experimenting with the Raspberry Pi, and have even deployed a few as UNIX servers in my home and office network. The quad-core performance of the latest Pi models is awesome, but serious I/O limitations remain. With just one USB 2.0 interface shared for all network and storage operations, you aren't going to […]
What Is A UASP Storage Enclosure?
UASP has a lot of promise, bringing SCSI performance and features to the ever-expanding world of USB storage devices. But support has been haphazard, especially for Mac OS X and Linux, and this limits its impact. It would be nice if storage vendors could work with operating system developers to better support this storage protocol.
How To Connect a 4K Monitor to a 2012 Retina MacBook Pro
4K video is still in its infancy, but Mac users are clamoring for high-resolution external displays. Many Macs have the ability to drive a 4K display, but it's not easy to get it to work with older hardware. Here's how I connected a 4K Dell P2715Q display to may 2012 Retina MacBook Pro, one of the first 4K-capable Macs.
Rocking Out With the Topping VX1 Desktop/Bookshelf Amplifier
A few months back, I asked folks on Twitter and LinkedIn for recommendations for a desktop amplifier for a pair of bookshelf speakers. I ended up with a Topping VX1, one of the many "Class-T" digital amps lauded by audiophiles for their excellent sound reproduction. Boy am I impressed! It's rare that such an inexpensive gadget (around $100!) delivers so much performance!
The Ideal pfSense Platform: Netgate RCC-VE 2440
After some frustration with stability and latency connecting my virtual pfSense router to my cable and DSL modems, I decided to switch to a physical box. I selected the Netgate RCC-VE 2440 as my hardware platform, since it's the same box that pfSense themselves use as their OEM bundle. It also checks all the boxes with a dual-core Atom CPU, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and low-power fanless design. Here's my first impression and installation notes!
Throwback Thursday: Remember When a Bluetooth Headset was a Must-Have Accessory?
The Borg, Lt. Uhura, and security guys wore them. People talked to themselves in public. Once upon a time, Bluetooth headsets were all the rage, filling mall kiosks and Best Buy stores. There were curving behind-the-ear loops, chrome blobs, and sleek black sticks like Apple's. And it seemed that everyone who was anyone had a Bluetooth headset to accompany their […]


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This month's meeting was hosted by Ann and Sheila and was the first time for both of them, they chose to look at wines that were "Off the beaten track"...
The Wines
Mas Lavail Carignan Blanc 2014
The wine comes from a beautiful vineyard is situated below the last Cathar stronghold Chateau de Quéribus. The black schist soil produces wines that are powerful and rich in aromas.
Taste: Rich and soft yet retaining freshness. Deep aromas of white flowers and citrus are enhanced by spicy notes. The palate is rounded with a balance of fruit, spice and acidity.
Pair this with richer flavoured white fish or chicken dishes.
As Caixas Godello 2014 Martín Códax, Monterrei
Grown throughout the north-west of Spain, in the past Godello has most often been used as a constituent for blends, but has gained increasing recognition as a quality varietal in its own right.
Taste: A delicate yet multi-faceted nose of lemon, crunchy pear, melon and subtle floral notes marries with a palate of remarkable texture and a lengthy, citrus zest finish.
Drink with grilled sardines or salt cod.
Aindamais M+ Mencia 2012 Bierzo
The wine is made from 80 year old vines high in the Bierzo region of North West Spain, which was selected as most suitable for making high quality wine from the Mencia grape.
Taste: Red fruit aromas dominate this medium bodied wine balanced by subtle toasted notes from 2 month ageing in oak. Elegant and balanced the finish is fruity and soft.
This wine is great with cured meats, pate, pasta and goats cheese.
La La Land Malbec 2015 Murray Darling, Victoria
La La Land wines come from the Red Cliffs vineyard near Mildura in the north-west of Victoria, and are made in a deliberately up-front and early-drinking style by Dr Phil Spillman, who has made wines for some of the most prestigious wineries of the Antipodes.
Taste: Approachable and fruit-driven, this is a wine filled with bold forest-fruit flavours and a supple feel, supported by subtle hints of vanilla and dark chocolate.
Ready to drink now or after short-term cellaring.
Recommended food pairings are pulled pork sliders or barbecued ribs.
Incanta Pinot Noir 2014
Romania may not be the first place you think of when you are looking to buy a Pinot Noir but this has all the classic bright red fruit flavours and spicy note you would expect.
Taste: The nose has delicate aromas of cherry and raspberry. These flavours are matched on the palate with the addition on notes of flowers and sweet spice. The tannins are soft and gentle and the finish smooth.
Try this with cured meats or cheeses.
Dry Furmint 2012 Royal Tokaji
The name Furmint is derived from 'froment', the Hungarian word for the wheaten colour of its wines. More commonly associated with the super-sweet dessert wines of Hungary, the Furmint grape is employed here in a dry white, to stunning effect.
Taste: Well-defined aromatics comprising rich honey notes and stone fruits on the nose. Plenty of acidity gives the palate crispness and bite, with mineral tinges accenting the fruit-laden, exotic feel.
Partner with strong creamy cheeses or rich poultry dishes.


text: Hey all! Yes, Don't flame me! I figure this topic has been done (in one form or another) before, but I would really like to get a clear answer once and for all, and get some closure on the subject. All things being equal (DS Lite age, screen brightness, volume setting, memory card size & speed, type of flash card etc.) does the DS Lite battery last less while the EZ 3in1 is just sitting inside slot-2, even though the DS is JUST running DS games? If so, in minutes/hours, how much less? Opinions, personal experience, thread links, anything on the subject would be appreciated. Thank you!!!


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The perfect desk toy, wind up toy robots became popular after World War Two. Produced by Japan, the first models were probably the "Lilliput" and "Atomic". Both are still available as reproductions and you can buy them at Maisie's, along with many other wind-up collectibles. The mechanism is usually clockwork and the body is tin, often with a lithographed (printed) design. The "Planet" robot comes in red, black and silver, and is our most popular robot. Phone 8271 5333 and ask us to put yours on hold. email@example.com Note: these tin collectibles don't meet Australian safety standards and are not suitable for young children. They make excellent gifts for grown-ups, however.
|Robot "Atomic"
(large) $56.00
|"Planet" comes in black, red
or silver chrome $39.90
|Robot "Sparking Eyes"


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March 04, 2015 12:35 ET
- Funds to be distributed through FUNDEIH (Foundation for the integral development of Honduras)- Donation proceeds to fund projects related to education, health, living conditions and housing in the northern region of the country
- Funds to be distributed through FUNDEIH (Foundation for the integral development of Honduras)
- Donation proceeds to fund projects related to education, health, living conditions and housing in the northern region of the country
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - March 4, 2015) - Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL) (NYSE:GIL) today announced that it will donate the totality of a grant to be received from the Government of Honduras in the amount of more than U.S. $3.5 million (more than 74 million lempiras). The entirety of the grant will be donated to special community projects selected by Gildan, as well as other projects designated in collaboration with FUNDEIH (Foundation for the integral development of Honduras) and the Office of the First Lady of Honduras. Gildan selected four key projects aimed at improving education and health care services in the northern region of Honduras, where its operations are located, and to facilitate access to housing for its employees.
This unprecedented private initiative in Honduras is being financed through funds to be received by Gildan from the Government of Honduras in connection with its participation in an employment program named "Con Chamba Vivís Mejor" (We live better with jobs). "Gildan's positive impact on job creation in the country entitled us to receive a special grant as part of this governmental program, which we decided to redistribute entirely into educational, healthcare and housing projects, as we believe this will have a significant impact in the communities where our employees live," explained Benito Masi, Executive Vice-President, Manufacturing at Gildan. "In 2014 alone, Gildan generated more than 7,000 new jobs in Honduras, making the Company the country's top recruiter within this program," he added.
The majority of the funds will be invested in the following main projects:
With the support of the First Lady, Ana Garcia de Hernandez, Gildan selected other projects that will receive the balance of the funds:
The funds invested into these projects will be fully audited by a reputable international third party.
"We would like to encourage other key international players in the textile industry as well as in other industry segments to also reinvest the funds they will be receiving from the Government as part of the Con Chamba Vivís Mejor program in order to improve living conditions in Honduras," Mr. Masi added.
With more than 27,000 employees in the country, Gildan is amongst the largest private employers in Honduras, where the majority of its manufacturing facilities are located. Throughout the years, Gildan has been a key contributor to local Honduran economic development through significant capital investments in state-of-the-art facilities employing leading working conditions, continuous job creation, and support to local businesses, in addition to ongoing investments in local community projects which have an impact on people's well-being and education.
About Gildan
Gildan is a leading supplier of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, underwear, socks, hosiery and shapewear. The Company sells its products under a diversified portfolio of company-owned brands, including the Gildan® and Gold Toe® brands and brand extensions, as well as the Anvil®, Comfort Colors®, Secret®, Silks® and Therapy Plus™ brands. The Company also has the U.S. sock license for Under Armour®, and licenses for Mossy Oak® and New Balance® brands. The Company distributes its products in printwear markets in the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company also markets its products to a broad spectrum of retailers in the U.S. and Canada. The Company also manufactures for select leading global athletic and lifestyle consumer brands.
Gildan owns and operates vertically-integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America and the Caribbean Basin to efficiently service the replenishment needs of its customers in the printwear and retail markets. Gildan has approximately 43,000 employees worldwide and is committed to industry-leading labour and environmental practices in all of its facilities. More information about the Company and its corporate citizenship practices and initiatives can be found at its corporate websites www.gildan.com and www.genuinegildan.com, respectively.
About "Con Chamba Vivís Mejor"
"Con Chamba Vivís Mejor" was created in Honduras through the Executive Decree PCM-04-2014, with the goal to create conditions to insert into the labor market the unemployed population at risk of social exclusion and vulnerability. As an incentive for participating in the program, the Honduran government recognizes every company by paying half the minimum wage received during the first three months of work for each employee hired through this program and who succeeded in achieving formal or permanent employment.
Gildan Media Relations - Head OfficeAnik TrudelVice-President, Corporate Communications(514) firstname.lastname@example.com Media Relations - HondurasClaudia SandovalVice-President, Corporate Citizenship(504) email@example.com
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AVwatchdog was just sent this post of the Lincolns Club Voter guide. Seriously? Here is how the Lincoln Club describes its organization's voter guide:
Each election, the Lincoln Club of Orange County disseminates its PAC Voter Guide with recommended positions on the ballot measures and candidate endorsements that are consistent with the Club's core principles of limited government, lower taxes, and the expansion of free enterprise. Endorsements are not necessarily made in all races and are rarely made in elections with two or more conservatives running.


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Get ready for Google's next big algorithm update on 21 April
For anyone who hasn't yet heard, Google's got a new algorithm update coming. And this time it's taking on mobile.
On 26 February Google made a very specific announcement to give web owners the opportunity to get their websites in shape for mobile searches by 21 April this year.
They stated:
Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results. Consequently, users will find it easier to get relevant, high quality search results that are optimized for their devices.
Source: Google Webmasters Blog
What exactly does this mean?
Google are staying true to their core belief of delivering a "quality web experience"
Looking back at Google's past updates (Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird) it's easy to see a pattern emerging. Each of these has been to get rid of spammy useless websites in search results in a bid to deliver high quality results.
If your website doesn't cut the mustard in terms of things like fast page load times, useful unique content, enriched user experiences, natural patterns of sharing and back links to your content from other high quality sites, you're very likely to have seen a fall in ranking.
This new update is again based around quality. Google are saying that if your website is difficult to use on a mobile device, then it's going to get shunted down mobile search results.
Guilty offenders will include websites that:
- Use software that is not common on mobile devices, like Flash
- Uses tiny text that can only be read by pinching and zooming in on mobile screens
- Make users have to scroll horizontally or zoom in to see and use content
- Places links to close together making it had to tap on and select the one you want
All these notoriously frustrating web usability issues need to be a thing of the past in order for your website to retain a presence in mobile searches.
What does this mean for you?
To retain and grow your mobile visitor numbers you need to have a "mobile friendly" website.
On average a website is likely to have somewhere between 30-40% of traffic originating from mobile searches.
A number you are very likely to want to retain, and more importantly grow. In order to do this your website now needs to be built in such a way that it delivers a mobile experience that is acceptable to Google.
To satisfy this "mobile friendly" criteria you have two options.
1. Create a dedicated Mobile Site
A mobile site is a relatively simple site to build and a good option where cost is a factor.
This is a site separate to your main site built solely for mobile users. It usually displays less content than your main site and has a pared down navigation.
These sites are built on a subdomain m.domain.co.uk.
Whilst cost effectiveness and ease of build are an advantage for mobile sites, there are a couple of downsides. Ongoing costs and time are needed to:
a) Keep content/designs up to date across multiple websites.
b) Maintain them in-line with new screen sizes/browsers as they appear on the market.
2. Turn your current website into a Responsive Site.
A responsive website is one that decides how to display content depending on the device being used to view it. For example, menus shrink, images resize, content appears in a single scrollable column, text becomes larger and readable without zooming, large buttons are used to help users click through to content.
The real advantage with responsive sites is that you only need to build and maintain one website knowing that it will work on all devices (desktop, tablet and mobile). This allows users to have access to your full range of content, rather than a stripped back version for a mobile site.
It takes a little longer, and costs more, but the initial investment is worthwhile over the longer term.
Whilst it's believed that responsive sites will not be given a ranking advantage over mobile sites, Google have stated that they are their preferred configuration for mobile because:
- It's easier for users to share and link to content with a single URL.
- Google can accurately index a page without the need to account for duplicate content on a separate mobile site.
- It takes less time to maintain multiple pages for the same content.
- Common mistakes affecting mobile sites are reduced:
- Blocked JavaScript, CSS and image files
- Unplayable content
- Faulty redirects
- Mobile-only 404s
- App download interstitials
- Irrelevant cross-links
- Slow mobile pages
- There is no redirection for users to have a device optimised view, which reduces load time.
- Googlebot only needs to crawl one site, rather than having to crawl multiple times to retrieve all versions of the content across various sites. The crawl efficiency can help Google index more of your site's content and keep it fresh.
Source: Google
What should you do next?
First things first. Find out if your website meets Google's "Mobile Friendly" criteria.
Google have produced a handy mobile friendly tool to do just that.
Simply enter your your url, hit submit and find out if your website is deemed "awesome" or not.
If it's not then taking action now is strongly advisable.
We have a wealth of experience in producing both responsive and mobile websites. To find out how we can help your site achieve mobile friendly status call for a no-obligation chat. Call 01753 313100


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Pavement last night at Brixton Academy. I cannot put into words how awesome they were!
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Posted by Sean Carpenter at Thursday, May 13, 2010
3 comments:
- ed cresdee said...
what camera did you use? i went on tuesday and they took my slr off me because it was a 'professional' camera
- 13 May 2010 at 11:53
- Sean said...
I just used a compact canon ixus 65 and just turned off the flash and whacked up the ISO.
That sucks that they were being so brutal about letting cameras in.
- 13 May 2010 at 14:15
- Out Of Step said...
yes they were i saw the Thursday show and i just spent the first hour just amzed by the song's they were playing.I had goose bump's when SM started to play Grounded at the start.Two and half hours of Pavement well worth missing busses and spending shitloads to get to London i loved every minute of the show.
- 15 May 2010 at 04:26
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"Mayor Sam Adams unveils proposal for targeted urban renewal districts"
Rosewood is one of six proposed "mini urban renewal districts" in a new economic development strategy called the Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative. We will be discussing with Portland Development Commission over the next couple of weeks what this could mean for Rosewood. Read the article and let us know what you think!


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Belted Cotton Playsuit
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This short belted playsuit with its collared shirt and button fastenings is perfect for a playdate or party games. A belt in the signature colours sits in loops around the elasticated waistband and two handy angled pockets are tucked just beneath. There's another pocket on the front – complete with Tommy Hilfiger flag embroidery – plus two pockets at the back.Highlights• Pure cotton• Signature stripe belt• Stand-up collar• Pocket on front• Two back welt pockets• Tommy Hilfiger flag embroidery on front pocketShape & fit• Regular fitComposition & care• 100% cotton
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We invite you to experience and participate in Sacred Harp shape-note singing. Shape-note singing is a 200-year-old American tradition of lively a cappella music. This music features folk-like melodies, harmonized in an unorthodox style. Though the songs come from American religious traditions, singers from all creeds are welcome.
Everyone is welcome at Sacred Harp events, regardless of perceived vocal ability.
33rd Annual Missouri State Convention
March 10 - 11, 2018
For the 22nd year, the Missouri Sacred Harp Convention will be held at the historic St. John's UCC Church, Pinckney Township, not far from Washington, MO. This 1870 church and its cemetery are the remnants of the former Missouri River town of Pinckney.
Download the flier for this year's Missouri Convention from http://stlfasola.org/MO_convention_flyer_2018.pdf It includes the location, directions and GPS coordinates of the church where we will be singing, a link to the map and a photo of the church. Please feel free share this link or to print the flyer to pass to friends who might be interested in experiencing a Sacred Harp singing.
The Columbia, MO Shape-Note Singers meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Rollins Road from 7:30 - 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday.
We invite music lovers to experience shape note singing, a 200-year-old American tradition of a cappella music. Our hymnbooks are The Sacred Harp (Denson, 1991) and The Missouri Harmony (revised and reprinted, 2005).
No experience necessary – you may sing or simply listen. Loaner books are available. Free and open to everyone.
Related Links
Click image to see a sample of shape-note music.
Contact Us
Wendy Hofmann at (573) 446-1075 or whofmann - at - mchsi.com
Penny & Lou Kujawinski at (573) 874-1096.
Keep up with Columbia Shape Note Singers on Facebook
Penny & Lou Kujawinski at (573) 874-1096.
Keep up with Columbia Shape Note Singers on Facebook


text: As you can see in the picture I'm currently going through the diatom phase of a new tank and it's almost over. Alot of it is dying off and the inevitable happened earlier than I thought it would but it happened. Somehow I got pond snails probably from the new giant hair grass I got. As I was looking at my aquarium today I noticed all these clean trails on the rocks and sure enough I followed them and they lead me to two pond snails. But I mean just look how good these little guys can eat the diatoms. My 1-1.5 inch mystery snails can't even keep up with how much these tiny guys eat!