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Fight to the end on Juncker - PM
David Cameron has had a "full and frank discussion" with the president of the European Council ahead of an expected clash at a Brussels summit over the nomination of Jean-Claude Juncker to the EU's top job.
The Prime Minister spelt out to Herman van Rompuy that he is determined to fight "until the end" the appointment as president of the European Commission of the former Luxembourg PM, who Britain regards as an ultra-federalist and a roadblock to reform.
Mr Cameron made clear that if Mr Juncker's name is tabled on Friday, he will demand a vote on his nomination - an unprecedented move in a process which is normally agreed by consensus.
Following their meeting, Mr Cameron wrote on his Twitter feed: " I had a full and frank discussion with Herman van Rompuy. I told him there must be a vote on Commission president."
Following the 40-minute meeting No 10 said Mr van Rompuy had agreed to work through the practicalities of holding a vote after Mr Cameron made clear that he was not prepared to back down, despite facing almost certain defeat.
With a majority of EU leaders - including Germany's Angela Merkel - throwing their weight behind Mr Juncker's candidacy, the Prime Minister looks certain to be outvoted under the qualified majority system, and is thought unlikely to secure enough support even to form a blocking minority of four or more member states.
Downing Street made clear Mr Cameron regarded it as a matter of principle, with the so called "Spitzenkandidaten" process - which would see Mr Juncker chosen as the candidate of the biggest party in the European Parliament - marking a fundamental shift in the balance of power in Brussels.
"The Prime Minister explained that his view would not change. Simply accepting the 'Spitzenkandidaten' process would be an irreversible step which would hand power from the European Council to the European Parliament, with the risk that the European Parliament would dictate the European Union's agenda," a No 10 spokesman said.
"It would also politicise the European Commission and compromise its exercise of its important regulatory functions. It would end the decades-long practice of always finding a candidate by consensus. And it would ignore the clear pro-change and pro-reform message delivered by European voters in the recent European Parliament elections."
Mr Cameron's intervention underscored the divisiveness of the decision, amid widespread speculation that leaders including Mrs Merkel are privately unhappy with the nomination. Chancellor George Osborne accused European leaders of saying one thing in private and another in public about the appointment.
"I think there is a fairly odd phenomenon at the moment - which does happen, believe it or not, in politics - which is that people are saying quite a lot of things privately that they are not saying publicly," Mr Osborne told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"I think privately a lot of European governments understand that the institutions of Europe need reform, that they are under huge pressure from their domestic populations to deliver stronger economies, more investment to Europe, that Europe needs to better connect as a union to the people on this continent."
As chairman of Friday's meeting, Mr van Rompuy holds a key position in deciding whether the Juncker candidacy is put to a vote. The Council's rules of procedure do not specifically state whether a vote must be held if requested by a single national leader, but it is thought unlikely that Mr van Rompuy would reject Mr Cameron's demand.
After taking soundings on the Commission appointment in national capitals over the past month, he has to decide whether to press ahead with tabling a candidate who does not enjoy universal support among the member states or to ask them to take a little longer to try to find consensus.
There has been speculation that he would prefer to delay a decision to avoid a row over the nomination overshadowing a visit by EU leaders on Thursday to Ypres to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Europe minister David Lidington suggested that the decision could be put off to a later meeting, telling the House of Lords EU Committee: "Even now one picks up reports of this or that leader suggesting that there might need to be further meetings rather than taking this decision at the Ypres summit."
It is thought that there is some concern within the Commission at the prospect of having a president who is opposed in public by at least one key member state and might not enjoy the private support of other capitals.
There are also believed to be worries at the Commission's Berlaymont HQ that a president who owes his position to the MEPs who chose him as their candidate might be too beholden to the European Parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, who met Mr van Rompuy separately, said he had underlined the cross-party opposition to the appointment of Mr Juncker, with Labour also against handing him the job.
"Mr van Rompuy can be under no doubt that the strength of feeling about making sure that the role of national governments - directly elected by each of the peoples of the European Union - their role should be protected and we shouldn't simply subcontract the decision about who becomes the European Commission president to MEPs, hook, line and sinker," he said.


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Bucket of American Foulbrood puts Eugene bees in peril
EUGENE, Ore. - A deadly honey bee disease is looming over honey beekeepers south of Eugene near Loraine Highway.
A mysterious white bucket of spilled honey was found a couple weeks ago near the corner of Loraine Highway and McBride Road.
Steven Merwin discovered it when walking out to get the paper near his home.
"There were all kinds of gooey stuff there," Merwin said.
Merwin recalls seeing honeybees by the hundreds swarming around the honey for days.
"I mean it was like a swarm," Merwin said. "I think bees from all over the neighborhood were coming down thinking they had a free lunch."
The honeybees had picked up all of the honey within a matter of days.
However, that mysterious bucket of honey tested positive for American Foulbrood - deadly honeybee disease.
"This is an absolute worst case scenario," said Morris Ostrofsky, a retired beekeeper in Eugene.
Ostrofsky had taken a sample of the honey and sent it off to a lab to be tested.
The beekeeper of 44 years said typically only one percent of untreated hives wind up with this disease.
"In the 44 years that I've been keeping bees, I've seen it twice," Ostrofsky said. "It primarily impacts the developing bees, hence the name American Foulbrood."
Ostrofsky said it can wipe entire hives at a time and be extremely costly for the average beekeeper.
"They can cost around $200 so it's expensive," Ostrofsky said. "If you have 100 hives, it can really build up quickly."
Ostrofsky said bees can travel up to 5 miles a day for a rich source of food. He is urging all beekeepers within a 5 mile radius from the corner of Lorane Highway and McBride Road to monitor their hives.
He said any of them could have been exposed to the contaminated honey.
Ostrofsky added that beekeepers should watch out for a variety of symptoms.
The American Foulbrood symptoms include perforated cappings in the frames, stringy honey that resembles rubber glue, and a "foul" smell coming from the honey that may smell like a chicken house.
While the disease could heavily impact beekeepers economically, Ostrofsky said the loss of money is not the ultimate blow.
"It's really an act of love, so it's more than just a financial loss," Ostrofsky said. "It's really a loss of something that you really care about."
Ostrofsky said the disease is not a threat to people in any way, but it is a very serious threat to honey bees.
The retired beekeeper said he would like to hear from anyone who has hives that may be contaminated by the honey.
Morris Ostrofsky can be contacted at (541) 685-2875.

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Bestselling author, successful businesswoman, popular reality TV star, natural foods chef, and devoted mom Bethenny Frankel pens the perfect guilty pleasure novel—the sexy, hilarious, and romantic misadventures of a struggling actress and aspiring businesswoman burning through Hollywood and New York in determined pursuit of the female trifecta: the perfect man, job, and body. This outrageously entertaining and bawdy roman à clef follows a business-savvy, would-be actress as she burns through men like she burns through calories—our sexy, loud-mouthed heroine grasps at any opportunity that might take her to the top.
Listeners will jump at the chance to hear about the thrilling highs and cringe-worthy lows of Bethenny's first shaky steps into adulthood, told here in a fictional format. Fans know Bethenny won't shy away from the nitty gritty details of her career failures, romantic faux pas, and wild stories of "only needing a Tic Tac and a coochie" to have a good time on the town—and she will deliver them all with the biting wit her fans have come to love through her TV shows and bestselling nonfiction. While it may be a novel, there is no doubt that this is Bethenny, spilling her funniest stories and juiciest secrets over a few cocktails, with, as always, her trademark honesty: straight from the hip.
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- May 2012
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Faith Brightstone moves to Los Angeles determined to have it all—a successful acting career, a Malibu beach house, and a gorgeous producer boyfriend. While she has no problem finding her way in the party scene, her career and soulmate hopes are promptly dashed when her job turns out to be as a glorified servant to a sadist and her sleaze meter fails her miserably on the man front. Fast-forward five years and Faith has returned to New York and is finally finding her groove as an entrepreneur. When she lands a spot on a new reality TV show hosted by her idol—the legendary Sybil Hunter—her life is completely turned upside down. In the bizarre world of reality TV, Faith's loud mouth makes her both an instant star in front of the camera and also labeled a troublemaker by Sybil. When the show comes to a dramatic close, Faith discovers that the man of her dreams may have just walked into her life. Will she choose fame or love? Or can she have it all?
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Playboy Playmate Shanna McLaughlin—also known as "Miss July 2010" and the winner of PlayboyTV's Shoot Out reality show—was arrested at Orlando's airport today after TSA found a loaded .45 Colt revolver in a duffel bag that she intended to bring on airplane.
Fun facts about Shanna McLaughlin:
She has a license to carry concealed weapons but did not have it on her; she loves to dance, fish, and snowboard; her measurements are 34DD-26-36; her idea of a great date is dinner under moonlight; and she said the gun belonged to her boyfriend, and that she did not know it was in her bag.
This will probably be good for her career. [KABC, Daily Mail, Images via Playboy and KABC]


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During my day-to-day activities, I use the Bash shell a lot. My #1 policy is to optimize the most frequently used activities as much as possible, so I've compiled these handy bash shortcuts and hints (tested in SecureCRT on Windows and Konsole on Linux). The article only touches on the default bash mode – emacs, not vi. If you haven't specifically assigned your shell mode to vi (set –o vi), you're almost certainly using the emacs mode. Learn these and your shell productivity will skyrocket, I guarantee it.
Update #1: In response to a few people saying this list is too short and "[he] could've added something to it, to atleast make it look longer" (quote from one of Stumbleupon reviewers), I want to clarify something. I deliberately did not include every single bash …[Read more]


text: In a certain way, aren't Lore's Borg more dangerous then the regular Borg, because they have ranged weapons and take cover when being shot at? It might have been interesting if the Borg collection found a way to re assimilate these Borg drones and started incorporating some of their tactics. Borg drones should at least be outfitted with stun phasers, so they can knock out targets at a distance and then assimilate them later.


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Allen West's smashmouth politics
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If Democrats had to pick a vulnerable tea party Republican they'd love to take out in November, Rep. Allen West would no doubt rank very high.
The bombastic freshman has spent the past two years taunting Democrats — he called President Barack Obama "probably the dumbest person walking around in America right now," dubbed 80 of his Democratic House colleagues "communists" and told Debbie Wasserman Schultz she is "not a lady" — to name just a few of his put-downs.
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Yet three weeks out from Election Day, West, an Afghanistan War vet, has the look of a survivor. The freshman's smashmouth brand of politics might seem like a poor fit for the moderate, Treasure Coast district. But West's outsize TV presence gave him practically universal name ID out of the gate — and an enormous cash advantage — in his nasty reelection battle against 29-year-old construction firm executive Patrick Murphy.
Democrats concede that West could well win reelection; privately, some of them say they expect he will.
If there's a secret sauce for West's success, Republicans and Democrats alike say, it's this: Unlike so many of the calculated, poll-tested pols in the Capitol, West actually speaks his mind. The fact that a lot of what he says is intentionally meant to provoke or beyond the pale hasn't caught up to West, though Democrats intend to change that before Nov. 6.
"In the day and age of candidates of 30-second sound bites, Allen West provides people with something they don't see very often, which is a politician who says what he believes and doesn't really care," said Chris LaCivita, the hard-hitting Republican operative who helped orchestrate the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign and is now working for West. "The fact that he tells the unvarnished truth as he sees it — people respect him for that."
That no-holds-barred style was on full display Wednesday as West delivered a 30-minute stem-winder of a speech at a senior facility here on the importance of defending Israel. In an address full of absolutes, West declared that the Obama administration, which has had a sometimes chilly relationship with Israel, faced a clear choice: either stand by Israel or risk the country being annihilated.
"My mother would tell me, 'Allen, a man must stand for something. Otherwise, he's going to fall down,'" the congressman told listeners.
Sitting in the audience, Elaine Fandino, a 69-year-old retired nurse, said she admired the congressman's approach.
"He's strong. He doesn't lie to the public," Fandino said. "He doesn't not say something because you won't like it."
Even Democrats grudgingly acknowledge that West's style appeals to some.
"It's kind of what [voters] know about the guy," said Dave Beattie, a Democratic pollster in the state. "He's like their crazy uncle."
Said former Democratic Rep. Ron Klein, whom West unseated two years ago, "West is one of those people who says what's on his mind. Some people might like that. Others might say, 'You're a legislator and one of 435 people and you can't be a dictator.'"
Murphy is betting that most voters are tired of the act — so much so that he's casting himself as the anti-West.


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What's the biggest problem with American culture? If you're Tom Petty, your answer would be the Kardashians.
In an interview with UK tabloid The Sun, the legendary musician said the reality TV star family is to blame for America's obsession with celebrity and conspicuous consumption.
Petty recalled the simpler times he grew up in, before the onset of reality TV.
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"I'm old enough to have lived in a country where, if you were willing to work hard, you could have a fairly nice life," he said. "You could support a family and even get a shot at owning your home, but you never thought you'd get a swimming pool. Now the culture has hypnotized people into thinking they're really nothing if they're not wealthy and a Kardashian."
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Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Bad Company, May 10, 2008.
Not in my routine, thanks for suggestion!
I bought a well-maintained '89 KLR250 from another member here but have decided I miss having a XT225 too much. This is advance notice as I need to sort out a front brake problem first. This is the last year of the 28 hp model. After that you got 23 hp. Some of you may remember this bike and the owner. I will probably be asking $1000. for it and a box of spares. More pics available on request.
That's just the bike I'm looking for close to birmingham al. I've got an 88 I've fixed up and want a match for a tat trip with my son this summer.
Ok so I'm finally going to disable the switches on my KLR250. I'm too lazy to look it up. Am I making the circuits or breaking them? Is there a cleaner place to do this such as under the tank?
What? Why?
I just added switched power outlets for phone, GPS, and trail computer.
Maybe removing signals horn and such to make it a woods bike?
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Pretty sure you are making circuits. Just trace 'em back as far as possible. The P.O. did the clutch switch on mine and left it on the bars and I left it alone due to pure lazyness.
The switches in question are the part of the interlock system that kills the motor when the clutch is let out with the stand down and in gear. If they fail in the field the bike becomes disabled. I'd rather circumvent them before that happens.
FWIW I make a KLR manual tensioner. I've sold a few to KLR 250 riders. Sent out a ton of them to KLX riders as well as a bunch of streetbike riders. Kaw's OEM tensioners kinda stink. When they go bad they go bad. Manual ones don't go bad and don't take much attention. PM me if interested, otherwise sorry to bother you. I was just in the thread to see if a couple of the guys I sold them to had posted anything.
No worries, found another auto tensioner that is working. I keep thinking about your manual tensioner though...
The guy at the KAWI shop says the KLR250 takes "10 20" fork oil. So is that really a multi viscosity oil or a choice of viscosities? He didn't know. At 235# plus all my camping crap, I'm somewhat heavier than a standard FAA seat occupant. Would 20 weight oil be better for me?
It's been a few years since I messed with my old KLR250 (miss that bike! ) but if I remember correctly it had air/oil forks and the air pressure made a much bigger difference to the damping and rebound than a minimal change to the oil viscosity. If your bike has air/oil damping you might want to try just pumping up the air a bit and see if that helps. Get yourself a low-pressure guage to check and REMEMBER - it only takes a few PSI so I always used a bicycle pump rather than a compressor which could blow your seals if you hit it too hard DAMHIK .
I had my compressor set for 125# when I added the air. Friggin' instant back flip!
I've tried different amounts of air and have found 5# to be about right. I think the biggest issue is I'm trying to make this bike perform over its capabilities (it couldn't be its rider)
Finally got to take my new-to-me 250 for a ride. I'm pretty impressed with the power, I was expecting less. The girlfriend is hoping to go out today for a short ride if it warms up.
Quick question, what gearing are you guys running? Mostly street and easy dirt roads, very novice rider. I noticed that the power drops off very quickly around 8,000 or so, and that I was running around 7,000 on the highway. I'm thinking jump up a tooth on the front sprocket at least, maybe up one front and down 2 or 3 in the back.
I like stock gearing a lot. Strong at highway speeds, and low enough to creep through the tough spots in woods without a lot of clutch work.
Just my opinion.
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I would not try to go any higher than stock gearing because in my experience it won't pull the gearing if there is any headwind or hills. I personally run a 14T counter-sprocket because I like the lower gearing for trails and twisty roads and I try to avoid the highway at all costs. It will still pull 70mph with that gearing no problem and have plenty left over. That engine likes to rev, don't be scared of cruising at 7,000 rpms.
If you plan on doing a lot of highway miles, I would recommend two things:
1. leave the stock gearing
2. look for a different bike, it is not the most suitable bike for lots of highway miles
I kept the rear sprocket the same and dropped a tooth up front. This allows me to crawl at dead slow without feathering the clutch. In rough single track I stop a little too often and the lower gearing allows me to more gracefully start going again. I have driven about ten miles of my 7400 on the highway. I don't like the super slab at all.
Ok, ill just leave it stock then. I'm used to my 650 and bigger 4 cylinders, 7,000+ seemed like a lot for the 250. It didn't really vibrate much so it wasn't too bad really.
I just know my girlfriend well. If she decides to go 80, shell hold it pinned going 80 and not think twice. When I drive the Jetta I get around 45-50 mpg. She gets 30-35 on the same type of commute.
All typos and misspellings blamed on my phone.
Brake pedal bolt sheared off, then the EZ Out sheared off. Tried going without, but the damn thing kept falling off in the woods
All fix't
So I took out the CVK carb and put in a Bill Blue modified mikuni TM33 pumper today.
I've only ridden it 5 miles since the swap so I can't comment on milage but the throttle does seem more responsive. I'm hoping the carb makes the bike easier to wheelie. I'm not too good a wheelies but find them really tought on this bike.
The install was not a complete drop in, but almost.
I had to shim out the top of the coolant catch tank because the tank was interfering with the choke cable housing. I used a large nut for the shim and a longer 6mm bolt. I could not use the short pull-on choke plunger that the pumper carb came with. The coolant catch tank was in the way. The stock klr250 choke screwed right into the pumper carb and seems to work fine.
I bought the carb used and it came with a modified set of upper engine mount plates. The right plate had a small recess cut for the top of the tm carb. I needed to use the plates as the stock right side plate would hit the top of the carb.
The tm has been modified to only work with the pull cable (unless I am not understanding something). So I detached the push cable from the throttle housing and covered the hole that was left in the throttle housing with some tape.
I could not get enought slack in the pull cable at full right lock. I ended up removing the adjustment nut on located on the throttle housing end of the cable and had enough adjustment on the carb side of the cable to make it work.
The fuel drain screw is hidden behind the coolant catch tank. I like to drain the carb bowl when the bike is going to sit for more than a week, so I am not sure yet how I am going to address that.
So I need to ride it more to get a good feel for it, but the pumper carb is in there and working.
The modified tm33 had a 137.5 main and a 37.5 pilot jet.
Has anyone ever ran witout a coolant catch tank? That tank is interfering with the choke(shimming it took care of that), and makes accessing the float bowl drain screw tough or impossible (I have not tried yet). If I could get rid of the tank I would not have those problems. Both the KLR250 and my DRZ400 never seem to vary the amout of coolant in the catch tanks, so I am not sure how necessary they are.
I'm thinking you can probably make a new coolant catch tank to match your specific space requirements. Heck, you could use a soda bottle provided the fittings don't leak.


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Snake River Plain > Craters of the Moon National Monument > Inferno Cone > Climber's Log
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|Mark Doiron
|Cool Little Hike
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2017
|I was enroute to view the total solar eclipse in the Painted Hills area of Oregon, following much of the path of the eclipse across Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon when I stopped at Craters of the Moon National Monument. Took this short hike to the summit since it seemed thematically appropriate for my trip.
|Posted Sep 3, 2017 1:15 am
|Beautiful Monument
Date Climbed: May 28, 2016
|Great little cinder cone. Wanted to climb Big Cinder Butte, but didn't have the time or energy. Ice caves and wilderness trails were definitely the highlight of the trip.
|Posted Jun 25, 2016 7:36 pm
|Inferno Cone
Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2015
|Posted Sep 9, 2015 9:26 am
|Inferno Cone
Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2015
|I had to drop off my daughter in Boise, so Kessler and I decided to take the slightly longer way home and do some hikes and climbs on the way home. We didn't arrive at our destination until around 2 AM and we didn't get much sleep at my sister in law's house that night since cats kept jumping on our face when we were sleeping on the floor. We left just after 7 AM.
We drove to Craters of the Moon National Monument and did all the hikes we could before it was time to push on to Mackay (Idaho). It was extremely windy and we were worried about climbing Borah the next day. As soon as I set my backpack down it blew away and I had to chase it!
First we hiked up Inferno Cone (which was smaller than I thought it would be), then we hiked around and up Snow Cone and the Spatter Cones before going to and hiking the Broken Top Loop (which happened to be the best of the hikes). With headlamps, we explored the Buffalo Caves as well. We also did a side trip to the top of one of the cinder cones.
After the Broken Top Loop, we hiked the trail to the tree molds which were made when hot lava hit some live trees. We then did the Caves Trail and visited all the caves except for Boy Scout (time ran out), but we thought the Buffalo Caves were neater.
After hiking all those trails, it was time to go. It was a good day, but we were very tired after driving to Boise and getting almost no sleep.
|Posted Sep 9, 2015 9:25 am
|Windy Day!
Date Climbed: May 3, 2014
|50mph winds with a beautiful sunny view. Make sure to visit the spatter cones when you're there.
|Posted May 5, 2014 9:22 pm
|Super Dave
Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2013
|Hiked up Inferno Cone with the family. Fun day.
|Posted Apr 27, 2013 10:02 pm
Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2011
|While biking around the park loop, I stopped long enough to hike the cinder trail and see the elevated views. It's a neat place.
|Posted Jan 9, 2013 6:05 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2011
|Posted Oct 11, 2011 11:39 am
|David Mortensen
Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2010
|Fun, short hike! I did it with my two daughters ages 5 and 7.
|Posted Aug 8, 2010 11:25 pm
|Fun trip
|I don't remember what year it was when I did it. My family took a trip to Craters in April and we climbed it then. It was really quite cold that day but it was a lot of fun.
|Posted Jan 2, 2010 10:28 pm
|I Was a Kid
Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1986
|That's all I remember.
|Posted Oct 15, 2009 7:47 pm
|with my whole family
Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2009
|i put my hand in sap in the tree on top
|Posted Sep 26, 2009 5:29 pm
|I'm pretty sure I did this one...
Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1996
|I visited the Craters Nat. Mon. in 1996 and we did the usual day-long drive and hikes, including a long tunnel and a small hilltop. This is probably it since I do recall it being just as described in the write-up. Neat place overall.
|Posted Sep 2, 2009 10:14 am
|Inferno Cone
|I did the short walk to Inferno Cone in July 1997 and Sept 16, 2004. Most people who visit Craters of the Moon go up the cone so it seems to be popular.
|Posted Aug 30, 2009 10:20 pm
|Arthur Digbee
|nice views of weird place
|A "quickie" not to be missed if you're there.
|Posted Aug 30, 2009 7:46 pm
|mBoda's first summit
Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2009
|2.75 year old baby mBoda's first summit 100% sans aid-climbing (i.e., being carried).
|Posted Aug 30, 2009 7:43 pm


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So I got a three new EqualLogic arrays and want to do some benchmarking again them. Found VMware's IO Analyzer ovf template and after running it on each array, I am getting the same results on each run across the different arrays. Array1 is 24 x 300GB 10K, Array2 is 24 x 300GB 15K and Array3 is 24 x 400GB Solid State drives, all over 10Gb switching to through to the vmware host. As I found I am likely hitting only the cache on each array, the recommendation was to shut the ioanalyzer down, and delete the 2nd hard disk and create a new one that is larger, I did 20GB. I booted back up and ran again with the same results, I haven't found any instructions to say if I need to do anything different after adding the new disk in the os. Being the max io benchmark is showing over 66,000 iops, I am fairly certain I am hitting cache.
I would do at least 40GB, there's 8GB of data cache in the 6100 series EQ's and my rule of thumb for benchmarking is at least 5x cache.
Don't know enough about "VMware's IO Analyzer ovf template", but generally you also should do at least 2 x your local RAM to avoid any local kernel / vfs cache.
Perhaps a contrarian position, but I'd suggest ~4TBs, or ~2047GB if it only supports a single virtual LUN. You won't see the impact of full disk seeks until you are seeking across the whole disk...
First, do you have all 3 arrays in the same group or separate groups? It was always my experience that my EQL arrays reported great results for which I was very skeptical of. I'd load up the SANHQ analysis program they have to make sure what you see from the IOA is the same as what you are seeing from the array monitoring itself (I found disparities with older PS400, 3800/5000 etc) but 66k IOPS is legit for a primarily flash array, but most definitely not on the spinning disk. IOA doesn't do a great job of eating up the available cache especially on a workload like MaxIOPS where you will most likely never exhaust the cache. The better test is to run a real world workload because the maxIOPs workload is just 512k sequential read. You need random IO read/write to do proper bench marking.
I did a pretty extensive writeup on IOA 1.0 a while back, the basics pretty much still hold true. You are best served to wipe the disk that comes with it prior to booting it for the first time. Setup the second disk as SCSI 1:1, make the disk larger than the amount of cache on the system. I'd even go so far as to go with RDM disks and bypass VMFS (even though the performance difference won't be that significant) it will be a better gauge of the backend storage.
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Hechavarria on schedule to return from DL on time
By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
MIAMI -- As several Marlins players were working on bunting Friday afternoon, Adeiny Hechavarria was playing catch in left field.
The 24-year-old shortstop, on the disabled list with a bruised right elbow, continues to make steady strides to returning.
Barring any setback, the Marlins are hopeful that Hechavarria will be ready for reinstatement the first day he is eligible, which is May 2 at Philadelphia.
The Marlins open a four-game series against the Phillies that day, and Hechavarria should be available.
"Things are progressing for him," manager Mike Redmond said. "He did some more throwing today. He's on track to be available on May 2, which is obviously a good sign. It's relatively a short-term thing for him."
Chris Valaika started at shortstop on Friday, and Nick Green has also played the position in the past week.
"They've done a nice job," Redmond said. "This is a good opportunity for them to get some at-bats."
Hechavarria, however, is one of the core young players on a revamped Miami roster.
"He's a big part of our team and our defense," Redmond said. "It will be nice to get Hech back."
Loria says he wasn't involved in twin-bill switch
MIAMI -- In response to a report that surfaced Friday morning, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria denied that he was behind the Marlins' late decision to switch starting pitchers for Tuesday's day-night doubleheader at Minnesota.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reported on Friday that Loria called for the Marlins to go with Jose Fernandez in Game 1 instead of Ricky Nolasco.
In response, Loria told Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports on Friday: "I had nothing to do with the decision. I was informed of the decision by the baseball department. I told them it was their call.
"I don't make decisions on who to pitch and when, how to go about it -- that's not my role. Sometimes they call me and tell me what they're doing. But I don't call them up and say, 'This is what is going to happen.' That's not true."
Before Miami faced Chicago on Friday night, manager Mike Redmond said it was a group decision.
"We were all on the call," Redmond said. "It was an organizational decision. I'm going to leave it at that."
Initially, Nolasco was set to pitch the first game at 2:10 p.m. ET, and Fernandez was lined up for the 8:10 p.m. ET nightcap.
But mid-morning, the Marlins made the switch, which caught Nolasco and Fernandez off guard. Nolasco was informed 2 1/2 hours before Game 1 as he was walking into Target Field. Nolasco headed back to the hotel to get more rest.
Fernandez, meanwhile, arrived at the ballpark at 10:45 a.m. CT, rushing to the field after receiving the call.
The Marlins lost the first game, 4-3, with Fernandez taking the loss, but Nolasco earned the win, 8-5, in the nightcap.
"I was told at 10:30," Nolasco said Tuesday night. "I'm not going to talk about that situation. I know what I've got to do. I've still got to go out there and pitch. Happy or not, whatever the situation is, I have to go out there and do my job."
Wintry weather conditions prompted the switch. Initially, Nolasco was scheduled to pitch on Monday, but that game was postponed. It snowed on Monday night, and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Tuesday.
Even in the morning, team officials weren't confident both games would be played. There was even talk, if necessary, of playing on Wednesday, a scheduled off-day for both clubs.
"We really didn't think we'd get two games in," general manager Michael Hill said on Tuesday.
"We weren't really sure what the weather was going to be like," Redmond said on Tuesday. "There was the possibility of just playing one game today, and not knowing if it was going to snow again, or what. When we saw the sunshine, it made sense to put Fernandez up to pitch Game 1. Ricky's a little more accustomed to throwing in the cooler weather."
The temperature ended up being warmer at the time of the first pitch for the second game, 42 degrees compared to 38. But as the day progressed, the day game was warmer. Temperatures dropped into the low 30s during the night game.
"It wasn't fun," Nolasco said after the game. "Just grinded it out. I felt like I did just well enough to win."
Marlins' offense searching for consistency
MIAMI -- After matching a season high for runs scored and setting a team high for hits on Tuesday night at Minnesota, Marlins manager Mike Redmond was hopeful his club's offense was waking up.
After all, the Marlins beat the Twins, 8-5, in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Tuesday at Target Field, collecting 16 hits in the process.
Off on Wednesday, the Marlins responded quickly on Thursday, scoring three runs in the first two innings against the Cubs at Marlins Park. But a two-run lead slipped away, and Miami lost, 4-3.
A lack of consistent run production remains an issue for the slumping Marlins.
They've scored 57 runs total in their first 22 games. It's the fewest runs by a Marlins team in the month of April.
Actually, Miami has struggled to score in April for the past two years. Previously, the franchise low for runs in the month is 73, established last year.
"We're looking for guys to step up and get big hits," Redmond said. "That's really what we need, all around, confidence-wise, and for everybody."
Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. He writes a blog, called The Fish Pond. Follow him on Twitter @JoeFrisaro. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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No longer Snoop D-O-Double G, Snoop Lion is gearing up to release his twelfth studio album in May entitled "Reincarnated". In case you missed it, after a "pilgrimage" to Jamaica, Snoop found spiritual enlightenment, converted to Rastafarianism and changed his name to Snoop Lion. His new, reggae sound is all about peace and love, not smoking and women. Fans can look forward to tracks featuring Chris Brown, Drake and Rita Ora.
In an interview with Q Magazine, Snoop explains his transformation, acknowledging that his music has an effect on people especially young people. He says it was time for him to grow up.
When you reach the pinnacle, you finally wake up, put aside childish ways and want to do something positive. You can affect people. You have kids and you understand what life is about. At 40 most men decide to live wild and crazy because they've been so conservative all along. Me, I've been living wild my whole life!
[The songs on my new album] will cross me over to a real musical icon. It's real important to me. You don't do it for the accolades but when you've been in it for so long and you've been great, you start to look for things to push you forward.
This socially conscious Snoop is a refreshing contrast to some of the violent and misogynistic music out today. He recently released a new video featuring his 13-year-old daughter Cori B. and Drake has clips from the Trayvon Martin case, Sandy Hook Elementary school massacre and the Aurora movie theater shooting. In the "No Guns Allowed" video, Snoop takes a stand against gun violence. He raps:
We don't want to see no more innocent blood shed. Me don't want for see no more youth dead.
Snoop's change is not completely selfless. He has set his sights on a new goal: being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He says:
I wanna go to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. And the only way I can do that is if I do 25 years of great music non-stop. So I've got two more years to go. That's my goal." He went to explain why he has gone for such a drastic change in his career, insisting that he didn't get bored of his rap persona, but just wanted to mix things up.
"It's like Michael Jordan. He won three basketball championships and decided to take a year off to play baseball 'cos he loved it. He struck out terrible and people were, Mike, you gotta put that 23 [jersey] back on! And he put that motherf–king number 23 back on and won three more championships in a row. So, to me? I'm at that stage where I won so many championships in rap that I wanna see if I can win a championship in reggae. And if it don't work out, I could always go grab my jersey, put it back on. Go back to the rap world.
Check out the "No Guns Allowed" video below. What do you think of the new Reggae Snoop?
Q Magazine contributed to this story
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Nats honor veterans on Memorial Day
By Bill Ladson and Tom Schad / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa walked into the clubhouse Monday morning, saw the special Memorial Day jersey hanging at his locker, and flagged down a team employee.
"Hey, I want to order one of these," he said. "This is cool."
The Nationals joined the rest of Major League Baseball in honoring fallen members of the military on Monday by wearing jerseys with hints of camouflage officially licensed by the U.S. Marine Corps. Their hats were also camouflaged.
"I think we should wear them once a homestand," shortstop Ian Desmond said of the uniforms. "I think they're the best unis we got. We have military members here all the time, I think it'd be great to show them our support, like the Padres do, not just on Memorial Day."
Beyond uniforms, the Nationals recognized Memorial Day by distributing American flags to the first 20,000 fans to arrive at Nationals Park. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Lieutenant General Michael Ferriter, an intelligence officer with more than 33 years of military experience.
The Nationals also partnered with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a non-profit that supports family and friends of those who have lost a member of the armed forces. More than 500 tickets were donated to members of the organization and their loved ones.
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said Memorial Day is particularly meaningful in a place like Washington, where veterans play such an integral role in the community, and Arlington National Cemetery is just a short drive away. Desmond agreed.
"It's a special time here," Desmond said. "You're driving around and bridges have flags on them, people have flags. I saw the Rolling Thunder yesterday, I thought that was really cool; that was the first time I'd seen that. I think it's pretty cool stuff.
"Obviously this isn't a day for barbecues and baseball games. This is obviously a day for remembering. That kind of gets lost in the shuffle from some people's eyes. There's a lot of people who have sacrificed their lives for us, and we really appreciate that."
Sore left knee keeps Harper from lineup vs. O's
WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was held out of the starting lineup Monday against the Orioles as he deals with a sore left knee.
Harper injured the knee on May 13, when he collided with the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium, and aggravated it Sunday after a pair of head-first slides. Johnson said Monday that Harper has bursitis in the knee and likely will miss two games. The 20-year-old slugger was replaced in Monday's starting lineup by Roger Bernadina.
"I think it's just uncomfortable -- it's like an inflammation," Johnson said of Harper's knee. "We just need to let it calm down. It was a little more swollen today. I asked him yesterday if he had a lot of fluid there. He didn't have a lot of fluid yesterday, but he looks like he's got more today."
Nationals team doctor Wiemi Douoguih said that Harper had an MRI in which doctors saw some soft tissue swelling but nothing structurally wrong with the knee. Douoguih said the joint in Harper's knee was not affected, but there is still a risk of re-injury, according to head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz.
"If you bump it, it flares up again," Kuntz said. "You'll see a lot of people do the same thing on their elbow. They bump their elbow, it blows up. So the idea is to get it settled down so we can put it to bed and go from there."
Harper could be slotted into the lineup as the designated hitter when the Nationals' series with the Orioles moves to Baltimore on Wednesday and Thursday, Johnson said.
"DHing would probably be good," Johnson said. "He wouldn't run into walls."
Harper leads the Nationals in batting average (.287) and home runs (12). He banged his knee on the ground while sliding into second and third base in the first inning of Sunday's 6-1 win over the Phillies. Bernadina replaced Harper as a pinch-runner in the seventh inning after Harper drew a walk.
"I wanted to try and stay in there until we got a lead or something like that," Harper said after the game. "We got a five-run lead and I wanted that fourth AB. I swing it pretty well against [Phillies starter Cole] Hamels every time I face him, so I really wanted to stay in there against him. Got that five-run lead and got out of there."
Johnson said Monday that he doesn't think the bursitis could lead to any more serious injuries. Harper will take anti-inflammatory medicine to reduce the swelling. He explained after Sunday's game that it only bothers him when he's running the bases.
"I think sometimes when I get a push off my back side [while batting], it hurts a little bit, but it's more the running part and having that fear of sliding and banging it up," Harper said. "But I don't really play with fear. … I mean, I could rest it for four days, feel better and then go out there and slide and bang it up again, and then back to square one."
Karns promoted to fill in for Detwiler
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals placed Ross Detwiler on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, leaving them in need of a starter for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. After Monday's game, Nationals manager Davey Johnson announced that Nathan Karns, the Nationals' 2012 Minor League Pitcher of the Year and No. 6 prospect, will fill that slot.
"It'll be a good test," Johnson said. "We'll find out [if he's ready]. … First time out in spring, he threw the ball good and then got a little anxious. But he's got a great arm. So he's going to start Tuesday."
Karns, 25, will be making his Major League debut. In nine starts with Double-A Harrisburg this season, he was 4-2 with a 4.60 ERA, including 55 strikeouts, 18 walks and one complete game. He was drafted by the Nationals out of Texas Tech in the 12th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.
Left-hander Xavier Cedeno, who was called up for Monday's game but did not pitch, will return to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for Karns on the Nationals' roster.
Johnson said that Karns has a good fastball and hard breaking ball that's "more of a slurve." Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki caught Karns in Spring Training and said that he liked what he saw.
"[We'll] try to keep him calm, he'll be a little amped up out there," Suzuki said. "It's his first start, he's going to be nervous. But the more fun he has, I think the better he will be."
Espinosa tests wrist, says it feels better
WASHINGTON -- Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa tested his right wrist during hitting and fielding practice on Monday morning at Nationals Park, and he said the soreness was down significantly.
Although things went well, Espinosa is hoping that the wrist doesn't swell overnight. If it doesn't, Espinosa is aiming for Wednesday or Thursday to appear in a game.
"Warming up, I wasn't feeling the stiffness or the clicking of my wrist," Espinosa said. "As I kept going, I was being more aggressive with my swing. I wasn't thinking about it. I was able to go loosely and naturally."
Espinosa hurt the wrist on April 14, when he was hit by a pitch thrown by Braves left-hander Paul Maholm.
Espinosa did not report there was a problem with the wrist until the team was in San Francisco last week. He went to Baltimore for X-rays on Friday morning, and that is when he learned about the bone chip in the wrist.
"The bone chip that he has is like a bruise. It's not like a fracture, when you normally think of a broken bone," Dr. Wiemi Douoguih said. "It's something that tells us that there is something wrong, but structurally, everything else is sound in that area."
In other injury news, Douoguih said Jayson Werth's right hamstring is getting better. The Nationals are hoping that Werth returns to action sometime next week. On Sunday, he ran sprints and strengthened the hamstring.
"Then again, you can't tell. You have to take it one day at a time," Douoguih said. "Yesterday, he looked good, and then you go to the next phase and hope to get him into some rehab starts the next few days."
Worth noting
• Johnson said he wouldn't shave until the team started hitting, but after three straight games of double-digit hits, he was asked Monday what would qualify as enough hitting to prompt a shave.
"Anything over five [runs] is fine," he said with a smile.
• Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein coached first base Monday in place of Tony Tarasco, who was excused from the game because of the birth of his child.
• On Monday, the Nationals secured outright waivers on Yunesky Maya, who was designated for assignment Friday. Maya was assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashinNats. Tom Schad is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I'll have more today from the Reserve League match against the Portland Timbers at 11am. If you're in the neighborhood, be sure to come by and check it out. Before though, here is a video produced by the folks at LAGalaxy.com on the LA Galaxy's "Transfer Game" a heated training exercise for the club.


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작성된 내용 iHerb 고객 on 2 24, 2013 | 실제 주문자가 작성한 글
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Houston enzymes are very good for my 5 year old child. He has intolerance to phenols - one per day is ok for him. He feels better when taking them. We also tried kirkman phenol assist, but these are better.
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We've found this to be a high quality enzyme product for those with phenol issues. E.g. salicylates, amines etc. My son & I use them on an ad-hoc basis if we are eating something that is higher in phenols and they definitely seem to help us tolerate more. We use this product in conjunction with Tri-Enza Enzymes for my son, which is also a superb product.
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Cant do without it as a salicylate sensitive. Handy to have 2 quantities.
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Hearing Screening for Newborns: Why it Matters
Hearing Screening for Newborns: Why it Matters
A hearing test is typically done in newborns before they leave the hospital. This is part of the universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) program. The goal of the program is to catch hearing problems as early as possible. If a hearing problem is identified early, it can be treated or managed sooner.
Why is hearing important?
Hearing is important because it can affect how your child develops. Good hearing is vital for:
- Speech and language development
- Learning
- Social and emotional development
What to expect from the screening
The hearing test is usually done as the baby sleeps. It is short and painless, and takes only about 10 minutes. You will likely receive the results before you leave the hospital. At that time you will be told whether your baby needs another test. Needing another test doesn't mean that your child has a hearing problem. But it does mean that the first test didn't give enough information. Your health care provider can tell you more. Make sure your baby has all follow-up hearing tests as directed.
What if my baby has signs of hearing loss?
If the test shows that your baby has signs of hearing loss, don't panic. More tests will be done to determine if there's really hearing loss. Even if your child has a hearing problem, many of these problems can be treated. Your child's health care provider will work with you to develop a plan to help your baby.
Can my baby pass the test and still have hearing problems?
It's possible for the test to miss a hearing problem. Some problems may not be caught with this screening. And in some cases, problems show up later. So the best thing to do is check whether your baby is meeting hearing, speech, and language milestones as he or she grows. Ask your health care provider for a list of these milestones.
How can I learn more?
Learn more about hearing screening from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
Other online resources you may find helpful include:
- American Academy of Audiology
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Babyhearing.org


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One of the modern Greek playwrights wrote of the novice who went to stay on an island with an elderly priest.
One afternoon the young cleric, eager to learn, walked with the venerable man along the craggy shore. As their robes swirled in the wind, he finally asked his big question. "Father, do you still wrestle with the devil?"
"No, my son," the elderly man answered, stroking his white beard.
"I have grown old, and the devil has grown old with me. He does not bother me as before. Now I wrestle with God,"
"Wrestle with God? Do you hope to win?" The wrinkled old man looked his young consort in the eye.
"Oh no! I hope to lose."
Unfortunately, most of us seldom get to that place in life. We spend our years battling with Satan. The devil, however, is not man's real adversary—God is.
God's ways are not our ways. His kingdom is not of this world. His commands run counter to our concepts. Until we are defeated by God, we shall always be miserable.
Last summer, following the diagnosis of cancer in my kidney, I found myself in what I thought was mortal combat with the devil. His voice, so logical and factual, echoed through my mind at night after the house was quiet, striking fear and panic.
He would remind me of the doctors' prognosis...chide me for not having bought grave plots. ..show me the agonized faces of my children and grandchildren peering into my casket...list, one by one, the sins of my past—and present.
Then I discovered that even minor resistance in the name of Jesus causes him to flee. Of course, he returns—and he did, in the form of another cancer.
Now I am back in the wrestling match. Only this time I am not battling Satan, for I know he is already defeated. Instead, like the old priest, I find myself wrestling with God.
As the radiation treatment gradually shrank the tumor, I had time—a lot of time—to spend on the mat. Our conversations, while gentle, were always pointed.
One quiet afternoon, sitting in the home of my physician in St. Petersburg, Fla., I found myself battling with Jesus' words from Luke 9: "Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it" (v. 24. NKJV).
Did this mean I should not take measures to save my life from the cancer? Surely not, for God had told me to resist evil. No, it meant I was not to save my life for my sake—but so I could be at God's disposal, delighting to do His will.
In that same chapter, Jesus says anyone who does not carry his cross and follow Him cannot be His disciple. For years I had equated the "cross life" with laying down things that were wrong. Last summer, I spent a month taking moral inventory, purging myself of impurities.
This time, however, God wanted more. He was asking me to relinquish the things that were right. That afternoon, like Jacob at Peniel, I wrestled with God. To give up that which is wrong in the face of death is easy. But to surrender just when you see hope for living?
"Do you mean I must nail everything to the cross?" "You are to count yourself as a dead man." (Those identical words were echoed when a friend called from Arizona the next weekend, saying God had spoken them to his wife for me.)
One by one, the list of things "most precious" scrolled across my mind—much longer than last summer's list of sins. It included not only what I liked to do, but also what He Himself had promised. Dreams. Ambitions. Ministry. Family. Health.
Even the things I did for God. Special remembrances were highlighted: playing basketball with my younger friends, climbing mountains in Israel, walking the beach with my wife. All were to be nailed on the cross—with 110 promise of return.
It's not done yet. Not that I don't want to relinquish those things. I just don't know how to—and stand firm on the word He's given me.
Last night, He reminded me not to worry about it, bringing to mind 2 Tim. 2:13: "If we are faithless, He remains faithful." That helps!
This I know: While God may be my adversary, He is not my enemy. I'm like a child, wrestling with his dad—knowing that when He finally pins me to the mat, He will then lean down and, laughing, kiss my face.
From 1979 until his death, Jamie Buckingham (1932-1992) wrote the "Last Word" column for Charisma magazine, which originally published this article. He was the editor of Ministry Today magazine at his untimely death in February 1992—20 years ago.
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4,6 sur décembre 07, 2010
What is missing in the review choices is quality of stay. I give it 5 balls. If you wish to stay in a glitzy hotel room with TV, room service and no interactions with fellow travelers, look elsewhere. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with other guests while sipping the famous Brazil national drink, capirinia while munching on freshly made empinadas after a day at iguazu falls. You meet so many interesting people who are of the same mindset when traveling. John Fernandez is a very intelligent person gifted with a great sense of humor and slightly offbeat style. Beware of the dog. While small and cute, it has a disagreeable side and a penchant for barking at John the owner and the staff. Do not let your child grab for her, as this might trigger an unpleasant event. We will go back in an instant if we revisit the area. Book long in advance for this B&B.
4,8 sur mai 09, 2010
The Secret Garden, however, is not a secret anymore as each of us who has enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of innkeeper John Fernandes tell the online world about our stay in Puerto Iguazu. His warm smile, generosity and willingness to help were exceptional. Additionally, his evening "drinks on the patio" gave us the opportunity to interact with John and the other friendly guests, not to mention his delightful dog Roxy. Besides being a very unique, intelligent and downright interesting individual, John is a wonderful photographer with a photo gallery on the premises. One soon realizes that the simplicity of the Secret Garden becomes sublime. It was a definite highlight of our forty-two day trip to South America. ~Barbara and Don Krumpe~
3,6 sur septembre 10, 2009
John is an excellent host.A very helpful and really nice,decent humanbeing.I would suggest this place to anyone visiting Iguazu.Last but not the least is his cute dog Roxy.NS from Delhi India
4,0 sur mai 01, 2009
I'd recommend this place to everyone,John is a great guy and we really enjoyed our time there.Great free Cocktails and friendly staff,we'll be back one day John !
3,4 sur février 02, 2009
John and Roxy are the perfect hosts. Would stay there again and recommend to friends.
5 sur janvier 04, 2009
I must say that John and annalisa really made the end of our journey memorable. His hospitality, warm smile and generosity are exceptioanl. The surrounding area is breathtaking and unlike any where I have ever been. The falls are a definate MUST if you have traveled this far.
3,8 sur décembre 25, 2008
Very nice place and friendly and helpful people.
4,0 sur décembre 01, 2008
After reading the previous 10 reviews, all I can say is every word is true. The Secret Garden is a wonderful place to truly compliment the magnificent Iguaza Falls
3,6 sur novembre 05, 2008
We stayed at Secret Garden Iguazù for 2 nights and we felt like at home. The rooms are big, clean and extremely confortable. Breakfast is great and has a large variety of fruits. We took it in the patio staring at colibris flying around!! Location is very closed to bus stop taking you to the falls, and in case the Innkeeper John can arrange a private taxi for you. By the way don't miss John's caipirinha served at 7.00 p.m.! Overall great experience
4,6 sur octobre 31, 2008
Fantastic hospitality from John and a new friend in his dog Roxy
4,0 sur octobre 20, 2008
Wished we could have stayed there, but he timing and availability did not work out for us. However, JOHN replied promply and offered much info re getting to/from Falls and other travel. Hope to stay next time!
5 sur octobre 15, 2008
We had a wonderful time at the Secret Garden. John took great care of us. He gave us a tour of the city when we first arrived so that we knew what was there. Our room was large, pretty and very clean. Every night, we joined John and the current guests for drinks. We looked forward to this every night as it was fun to hear what everyone was doing and where they were done. John was also able to give some insight on Argentina and Iguazu. The place located only a short walk from the bus station, the supermarket and to area restaurants. John's staff was also great. We enjoyed meeting them and Maria is a great cook. We would stay there again without any hesitation. It really made our trip to Iguazu special!
5 sur octobre 09, 2008
My husband and I stayed here in Sept 08 as part of our honeymoon. We wanted to stay somewhere with personality and we certainly received that. John's hospitality is outstanding, he has an ability to make everyone feel welcome encouraged by his night time Capriana's and snacks, which were delicious. He is helpful in meeting all of your needs and a genuinely decent guy. A real find.
5 sur septembre 22, 2008
My wife and I choose this bed and breakfast based on reviews from tripadvisor.com and the Moon handbook. We booked well in advance and secured a room, which has been one of the best places we have stayed so far in South America. The clean, brightly painted room/bungalow we stayed in was warm and homey. It had a nice sitting area inside the room, as well as on the porch. The bathroom was clean and modern, fresh towels provided daily. John arranged our pick up from the airport, so when we got off the plane Filiberto was there with a sign with our name on it. Our favorite part was the owner John. His hospitality is unmatched anywhere we have stayed so far. He is great to talk to and the evening drinks on the deck were amazing! He has great knowledge of the town and when we first arrived, drove us around to show us the different parts and restaurants he recommends. He also has the great, friendly dog, Roxy. I would recommend this B&B to anyone who wants to be near town, 10 minute walk to restaurants but is a quiet residential neighborhood. The B&B has wifi. Also, the bus stop for the falls is only two blocks away. Thank you John for a great time!
4,2 sur septembre 17, 2008
My husband and I stayed with John at the Secret Garden in May. All was perfection. Our room was simple, lovely, cheerful and spotless. John was the perfect host - both at breakfast and cocktail hour. He also arranged a driver for us to and from the airport and to and from the park. All was arranged with aplomb. We hope to return one day and repeat a wonderful travel experience. Charlotte Hoffman Tucson, Arizona
4,0 sur septembre 06, 2008
Absolutely the best place we stayed at in Argentina. John is is superb host and you are made to feel welcome the moment you arrive. He was very helpful in suggesting and arranging our trips out and I am very grateful for the help he gave us in sorting out our future accommodation in Argentina. If you like greenery the garden is lovely with lots of what I assume to be humming birds coming to visit. A very memorable stay and worthy of the highest recommendation. Ralph Wood
5 sur juillet 24, 2008
A great place really close to the town and the falls and a very kind and attentive owner!
5 sur juin 30, 2008
Our new favorite place in all of Argentina for not only the glorious falls, but the memories of evening cocktails and conversation around John´s candle lit table. After a day of hiking and exploration, Secret Garden was sublime in comfort, attention to detail and most importantly, our gracious host John.


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Regional Report
Plant Cold-Tolerant Veggies
Now is the time to plant cool-season vegetables, such as onion sets, peas, asparagus, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, beets, carrots, and turnips. If you didn't work compost into the soil last fall, add some before planting to help loosen the soil and aid in seed germination.
Plant Shrubs and Trees
Early spring is the ideal time to plant all types of ornamental trees, shrubs, and fruit trees. Be sure to dig the hole at least twice as wide as the soil ball, use the soil from the hole for backfilling, and wait one year to fertilize new woody plantings. Water weekly to help roots establish before summer arrives.
Apply Mulch
You can mulch around perennials, annuals, and cool-weather crops (e.g., broccoli, lettuce) now, but wait to mulch warm-season vegetables (e.g., tomatoes and peppers) until the soil temperatures are in the 70s.
Keep an Eye on Fruit Trees
After you've pruned your fruit trees, check them every few weeks to assess their growth. To keep them trained as you want, prune out crowded and ill-placed shoots. Rub or clip off any buds or small shoots that are pointing in the wrong direction.
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January 23, 2010
Rob at Hope for Haiti
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I've donated. Everyone should donate! Even a dollar does wonders.ReplyDelete
If you don't want to donate, but you like music then buy Hope for Haiti Now compilation on iTunes at iTunes.com/Haiti - You'll get great music and do something amazing for others. The artists and record companies are forgoing their cuts and giving those funds to charity.ReplyDelete
the official donation site is: hopeforhaitinow.org.ReplyDelete
Oh, Rob, babe, please shave next time. Still sexy, but the less Joaquin Phoenix-ish you look the better.ReplyDelete
mmmm...he's got a beard for his georges duroy character in 'bel ami'ReplyDelete
Rob and Justin Timberlake are in competition to see who can be more manley!! I think rob won! He's our like mountain man:)) I like him with a beard, without a beard, with a shirt, without a shirt... you get my point.ReplyDelete
Donate as much as you can afford, the ppl of Haiti really need help and will need support for such a long time to come. I want to adopt an orphan baby if it will help just one child.
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 5:10 AM
I just wanted to say, if your against the beard, do us all a favor and don't complain. He makes his own choices, as do you! If he wants to grow a beard, he'll grow a beard! He looks great either way! So instead of whining about his facial hair, why don't you donate to Heiti!!! DO IT NOW! Even if it is just a small amount, everything counts!ReplyDelete
I just bought the album on itunes.ReplyDelete
Isn't Kristen important enough to post properly...??ReplyDelete
@Lieke_rietjens: Of course she is ;) y'all know how I heart my KStew - it was just gone 3am my time and I wanted to leave the Haiti post on top - she'll be going up shortly xReplyDelete
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- twilightaddict!xJanuary 23, 2010 at 2:28 PM
i recorded the whole thing, and only watched the 3 minutes that rob was speaking on! I love him, but i must admit, not keenon the beard!ReplyDelete
- CathleenJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:28 PM
@ Anonymous, calm down and breathe. People are just stating their opinions, please stop screaming at us.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 4:35 PM
I like his stuble! I don't like the full beard because he looks like hugh jackman! but i think that he is very good rep. for haiti, everyone admires him!ReplyDelete
Aww awesome job ^.^ReplyDelete
Hope for Haiti raised 57 million dollars. The benefit evening in the Netherlands raised 43 million euros which the minister of Foreign Aid and development doubled to 86 million euros. That's a 121 million dollars, folks, on a population of only 16,5 million people.... US population is 300+million. You could have done a little better...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:39 AM
I had to laugh pretty hard on Friday when I saw Rob with this beard because I had JUST seen a picture of Joaquin Phoenix online a few minutes before - - and Joaquin is clean shaven now, haaa!!ReplyDelete
I told a friend he gave Rob his beard. :)~


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Posture of Rider and Rider Linked, Study Shows
- Jun 10, 2010
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Your mother was right: Sit right and spare your back. And now scientists at the equine behavior research center at the University of Rennes have confirmed it: Poor posture can be a real pain in the back--not just for you, but for your horse.
By comparing certain riding positions of amateur equestrians and the neck positions of their mounts to the kind of back pain those horses experienced while in the stall, the researchers concluded that how you ride makes a big difference in equine welfare.
"Our data infers that improper riding postures have a strong effect on horses' postures at work that also lead to chronic vertebral problems," said Clemence Lesimple, PhD candidate, researcher at the University of Rennes in northwestern France, and primary author of the study.
Lesimple and her colleagues studied 19 horses in two riding centers as they were exercised during beginners' riding courses. The positions of the riders' hands and legs, and those of the horses' necks, were recorded, as well as the kinds of corrections given by the riding instructor. The horses' back pain at rest was evaluated by two independent equine chiropractors (whose conclusions were 94% consistent with each other).
They noted that riding with high hands and elevated heels tended to cause the horse to maintain a high and often hollow neck position, and that these horses were most likely to have severe back pain. They also found a considerable difference in back pain between the two riding centers: in the center where the instructor tended to correct riders' positions regularly, the horses were significantly less affected by vertebral problems.
Even so, 74% of all the horses in the study were found to be severely affected, and only one horse was considered pain-free. All the horses that were mildly affected or unaffected were in the riding stable where riding position was addressed by the instructor.
"The present findings clearly show the kind of impact human actions can have on their mounts," said Lesimple. "For the sake of equine welfare, instructors should be paying more attention to teaching proper technique to beginner riders."
Future research will focus on the effects of global postural positions, including seat and balance, she said.
About the Author
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
Christa Lesté-Lasserre is a freelance writer based in France. A native of Dallas, Texas, Lesté-Lasserre grew up riding Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, and Shetland Ponies. She holds a master's degree in English, specializing in creative writing, from the University of Mississippi in Oxford and earned a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing with a minor in sciences from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She currently keeps her two Trakehners at home near Paris. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.
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The TWC TV app for Xbox Live, which was announced back in June, is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Microsoft's partnership with Time Warner Cable is a significant part of its efforts to position the Xbox 360 as the definitive one-stop solution for TV and movie streaming, and demonstrates the company's continuing commitment to the console even as it… Read More
Microsoft Announces Updated Xbox 360 And Vows To Maintain Gamer Support Through The Xbox One Launch
Microsoft announced their Xbox 360 in 2005 and has maintained the console for most of a decade. Today the company announced an updated version of the console that mirrors the look and feel of the upcoming, next-generation Xbox One. The new console is "small, sleek, and quiet" and eschews some of the curved surfaces of the original model. Read More
What Games Are: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Xbox?
With Xbox 360 having started well but ended in a very confused state, I worry that Microsoft is about to carry over much of its baggage to the new console. Will the company make the same mistake of not listening to the market that it has often made in recent years? Will it continue to believe that there is a burgeoning market for an everything box? Or will it refocus on what matters? Read More
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Both Microsoft and Sony like to wow us with big numbers proclaiming how they are moving beyond games, but the numbers don't really stack up. For all its vaunted efforts in TV partnerships, for example, the average Xbox is only used for a couple of movies per week. All the rest is games. Both need to stop distracting themselves with some ur-market fantasies of media hubs, or be destroyed. Read More
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Netflix Brings 'Just For Kids' User Interface To The Xbox 360
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The announcements just keep pouring out of Microsoft's press event at the Galen Center, so here's another one to chew on — Microsoft has announced that a version of their Internet Explorer browser will make its way to the Xbox 360 some time "this fall." "Internet Explorer coupled with the power of Xbox will for the first time deliver a fast, fluid, intuitive… Read More
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My wife owns a website and I am responsible for maintaining it. Few visitors of her website have complained that they receive warning messages "This website is suspicious. Leave now unless you know this site is safe." Further the message states:
My wife has not purchased security certificate for this domain because there is no need of encrypted connections; hence there is no security certificate strength to be discussed here. Yes, the site is less than 3 month old, but this cannot be malicious property.This recommendation is based on how long the site has been around and the strength of its security certificate.
- Site is not known phishing or spyware distributor
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I found similar thread and the moderator there asks for the URL of the reported site. Here it is
Here is the screen-shot of the warning that the visitor kindly provided:
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Ypsilanti Housing Commission director search: 39 people apply; Jan.1 deadline set
The Ypsilanti Housing Commission received 39 applications for its executive director position and the process to select a permanent director is under way.
The search for a new director comes months following several financial and mismanagement issues found within the commission by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com
According to YHC Board of Commissioners documents, the search is on schedule as outlined in the HUD recovery plan agreement that states a new director must be found by Jan. 1, 2013.
Previous director Walter Norris retired on Aug. 4 and Eric Temple was appointed interim director.
Commissioners expressed concern during their November meeting, stating they felt the timeline outlined in the agreement by HUD was "very tight." Board President Deborah Strong said she would check with HUD to see how flexible the hire date may be.
The recovery agreement outlines several changes HUD believes need to be made in order for the program to remain sustainable as well as in control of the YHC. The plan identifies the "available remedies" to correct the commission's issues.
Strong met with Eastern Michigan University Professor Barbara Patrick on Nov. 19 to review and conduct the first cut of the applications. That review process narrowed the number of applicants down to less than half.
Strong could not be reached for comment and information about the applicants was not readily available. Although, one applicant was confirmed weeks ago when Temple stated during a council meeting that he planned to apply for the position.
City Council Member Ricky Jefferson said the YHC is including EMU in the search process for its expertise. In addition to Patrick, the YHC is also working with EMU Professor Joe Ohren and the city of Ypsilanti's human resources department.
"Deborah Strong is doing what she can to involve the entire community so they can be transparent in the process,"Jefferson said.
Jefferson said from what he's been told, the goal is to whittle the number of applicants down to between six and eight. Those individuals would then go before the board of commissioners to see if they meet the needs of the housing commission.
"They may possibly cut more at that point," Jefferson said.
Once the list is further reduced and reference checks have been conducted, the selected finalists will be reviewed further through a process involving three panels comprised of the commissioners, community members and the YHC staff.
The final choice is made by the board of commissioners because the YHC is a separate legal entity from the city. While the mayor can appoint or remove commissioners and council can vote to approve or deny the appointments, neither have a direct impact on who is chosen.
The appointment of a new director would continue a recent trend of leadership change within the commission. City Council voted in October to immediately remove a sitting commissioner, Bernice Ethington, and approve two new appointments. The decision to remove Ethington came two months after council voted to remove former YHC board president Ma'Cheryl Jones.
Tabitha Boone and Ariel Moore are the two new board appointments, bringing the current total of board members to four, including Strong and E. Renee Smith. Five members are needed in order for the board to be complete.
City officials are hopeful the changes can lead the YHC out of financial trouble. Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber said he would like to see the housing commission work more closely with Washtenaw County in terms of the county's efforts for more affordable housing.
"I would hope that the next director would be able to reach out and expand that type of program," Schreiber said. "I think it's going to lend some stability to the housing commission."
Schreiber said he hopes the YHC also works with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which took over the Section 8 program after HUD decided to permanently transfer it.
"Even though they're (MSHDA) administering Section 8, the residents are still living in this area," he said.
Schreiber noted that continuing to improve its relationship with HUD will prove to be critical for the YHC.
"I think it really needs to focus on getting out of troubled status," Schreiber said. "One of the positive aspects is the Detroit office is working the housing commission. I think that relationship has improved."
Officials said there will be an open session for members of the public to come out and share their thoughts. An official date has not been set.
Katrease Stafford covers Ypsilanti for AnnArbor.com.Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com or 734-623-2548 and follow her on twitter.
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 : 5:24 p.m.
I read of the government job to manage government-provided housing. I'd much rather be reading that there is no need for Section 8 because of lack of need. If only that day will ever come.
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 : 5:15 p.m.
Can someone please explain why this commission is not eliminated completely and the function handled by the county and/or state? How money do we need to waste on useless functionaries? How much time and money will be spent sorting through 39 people who obviously see the job as nothing more than an opportunity for easy money with no real responsibility and zero consequences for fiscal mismanagement. Get rid of the entire commission.
Mark Hergott
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 : 4:32 p.m.
Keep at it, Councilman Jefferson! Let's get this thing resolved!


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