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Hello everyone! How are your New Year's Resolution coming along? For me, I've never thought that I would say this, but January has past and I'm still on track! That's a milestone for me, okay? As someone who is used to getting distracted in the middle of January, I'm really proud of myself.
To share, one of my goals for this year is to spend more time with my family. We do bond, every now and then, but we can't really travel that much because we can't fit in our current car. Makes me wonder – is it time to get a new family car? I've been looking at some options online and I can't help but be overwhelmed by the available choices. *gulp*
So, let's be objective, shall we? I thought of listing down some considerations that I should think of. If I still get confused – I'm pretty sure I'll make a scorecard. But for now, here's what I am thinking:
This is probably my number 1 consideration. We need one that would fit my mom, siblings, newphew, niece, and son. Okay, maybe throw in one or two more friends?
So, I didn't know that they actually had car safety ratings until I did a search. I only know about the airbags. Anything else I should consider here?
Of course, you can't buy one if it isn't within your range.
Okay, this is probably a big thing for me *hides in shame*. To stop myself from hoarding a lot of things, one thing I recently learned is to only buy things that gives you joy. If it feels like "meh" and you don't really need it, don't buy it! So, yes – I'm putting it here.
Some things that are good to have! We used to have a car with a tv – it got sold a couple of years ago, but as kids, it was a way to keep us quiet. Not a bad thing since we're travelling with kids!
Other specifics
I don't know a lot about this, but my friends talked about engine power, gas consumption, and some other features. I only know about gas VS diesel when I overheard my parents before when they decided to get a car.
Anything else I am missing here? I am probably a months (or years) away from getting this, but I'd like to check on my options starting now.
If you're getting yours now, check out this cars.com! Their site is pretty intuitive. Plus you can use their Price Comparison Tool – which is super cool!
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The K9 Sergeant Denny Project
The mission of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund is to honor the life and memory of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II and to provide support to improve the morale and welfare of the members of the United States Army Forces and their families.
Annual K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Walk was hosted at the NJ Army National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, NJ on April 30, 2016.
The tradition of the Annual Dog Walk was honored by the four legged participants owners by bring items to be shipped to our Military Working Dogs (MWDs) serving overseas. From the collection of these items, 68 more pounds of items were shipped to dog handlers serving in Afghanistan and various other locations around the world. Thank you to all who made this shipment happen by their generous donations.
In keeping with the dog walk tradition, dogs were recognized and received gifts for being the most patriotic, the biggest, the smallest, the farthest travelled and the most unique.
The ceremony was begun with the singing of our National Anthem, a beautiful rendition by the Rock'nRoll Chorus. We are so blessed to have them be such great supporters of our memorial fund. The keynote speaker was MA1 Stefan Molinaro, a MWD handler, who recently returned from deployment. MA1 Molinaro spoke about the benefits of receiving so much support from the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund and thanked everyone present for support our efforts and for bringing items to be shipping to the MWDs overseas.
Before and after the dog walk, the guests were treated to demonstrations by military working dogs and K9s from the following organizations: Airmen from McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst Joint Base, the NJ State Police, Howell Township, the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and Manalapan Township. It was fun to watch these dogs perform various tasks that they are so highly trained for. Our thanks to all of these departments for their continued support.
The only thing missing from this day, was you if you did not bring your favorite pet. Next year's event will be hosted at the same venue. Check out the photos of the day, and visualize yourself in those photos with your dog next year.
If you missed the event and would like to donate, please do so by mailing your donation to the address below, or by donating on our website.
The Sgt. Denny Project is sponsored by the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
P.O. Box 35
Holmdel, NJ 07733
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April 30, 2016
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Here's an age-old business puzzle: You need advertising to get clients and make money, but you need money – and lots of it – to advertise. How do you solve it? Start by using ads abandoned by your out-of-business competitors.
Count the signs listing phone numbers as you drive down the street in a commercial area, or the number of ads you notice as you surf the net or leaf through the Yellow Pages. Signs and ads are often paid in advance for a few months or longer, which is why they stay "open" when a business closes...


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I'd heard how Denis had so many comics that some were even piled on top of the cooker and if you watch the film you'll see the evidence. I must admit my own house is getting pretty full of stuff (although I don't keep everything these days) but the kitchen is still comics-free so far!
Of course Denis put his collection to good use as it served as research for his numerous books on comics. The one shown in the news item is The Complete Catalogue of British Comics which I bought back then and has been invaluable in my own research.
The Catalogue featured nearly 100 pages of small cover images of comics from over the decades, plus a 112 page listing of almost every British comic title published up to that point. It provided dates of each comic's launch, key issues, final issues, mergers etc, plus notable artists involved. It also served as a price guide, although most of the prices soon became way out of date of course. (£20 - £50 for Beano No.1?!)
Sadly Denis passed away in the year 2000 but others such as Ray Moore, Steve Holland, Alan Clark, Derek Marsden, Mike Morely, Phil Clarke, Mike Higgs, Paul Gravett and more have continued to write about British comics history from the early days to the present. And long may such books continue!


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A. Age: 31
B. Bed Size: Queen
C. Chore That You Hate: Clearing up after my dog
D: Dogs: We've got a ball/teddy/squeaky toy obsessed Springer Spaniel called Hendrix. He's great with people but a little nervous around other dogs so I'm taking him to socialising 'BOO!' classes for scared dogs, I think it's actually making a difference!
E: Essential Start To Your Day: I can't function without a giant cup of Yorkshire Tea; it's the best tea around, and the strongest!
F: Favourite Colour: That's hard. I wear a lot of black but really do LOVE colour. I studied textile design at Uni and loved experimenting with different colour combinations in my designs. My style was heavily inspired by nature so I guess, if I had to choose a favourite colour, it would be the oranges, reds, and yellows of the leaves turning in Autumn
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H. Height: 5"4ish
I. Instruments You Play: I learnt to play the flute for about a year, and the piano, but I'm not very patient so it didn't last very long
J. Job Title: Personal Stylist
K. Kids: None yet
L. Live: Bath
M. Mother's Name: Maggie
N. Nicknames: Nik Nik's as about exciting as it gets
O. Over Night Hospital Stays: I've had a few. When I was little I constantly had problems with my ears and throat, so had grommets put in and tonsils whipped out
P. Pet Peeves: It has to be people who wear trousers that are too short. It just looks awful!
Q. Quote From A Movie: Brian Johnson: Dear Mr. Vernon: We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it is we did wrong, but we think you're crazy for making us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club
R. Right or Left Handed: Right
S. Siblings: I have a younger sister Katy, she lives in Buxton so I don't get to see her much…I miss her loads
|Katy and me in The Hatchet, in Bristol
U. Underwear: I like to wear matching, it makes me feel good!
V. Vegetable You Hate: Parsnips…I can't stand them, and peas are evil too
W. What Makes You Run Late: It's an ongoing joke in the family that I always forget something or loose things...and I can't really argue with that
X. X-Rays You've Had: Don't think I've had any
Y. Yummy Food You Make: Moroccan style wraps. Marinated Lamb, Humus Chili, Tabouleh…yum!
Z. Zoo Animal: Leopard…of course! Also love Elephants
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Maryland women's basketball: Brenda Frese delivers inspiring pre-game speech at World University Games
"It's bigger than us."
That's the motto that the Maryland women's basketball team has repeated ahead of and during their run in the World University Games.
During a rousing pre-game speech, Maryland and Team USA head coach Brenda Frese asked players to think back from their first time playing basketball to remind them about the gravity of their performance in Taiwan.
Frese coached the team to a 121-34 win after the speech in their opening game against Uganda.
It's bigger than us. #Terps2Taiwan #USATeam pic.twitter.com/ZSB7s871PM— Maryland WBB (@umdwbb) August 19, 2017
An undefeated Team USA defeated Czech Republic on Wednesday after a slow first quarter and advanced to Friday's quarterfinals, where they'll face Australia.


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Well done to all of the Reception children who have worked hard over the last term, we have all enjoyed our learning journey through the Enchanted Kingdom and the Scorched Plains.
We were all very proud to share our learning today with the rest of school and our special guests at our final showcase event. Our Reception presenters did an amazing job.
All of the children have brought their individual promise posters home today to share with their families and help make a 'dent in the universe'!
Please follow the below link to view our Sway which we presented today:
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When a person undergoes back surgery, there is a significant chance the procedure may not relieve all of that person's pain. Or it may not help at all. In that case, chronic pain may set in along with disability, called failed back surgery syndrome. Further back surgery may not be indicated, in which case treatment with the best pain clinics in Arizona may provide relief.
The pain management doctors at Arizona Pain Specialists offer over twenty effective treatments for the nonoperative pain management of failed back surgery. These include options for both medication management or interventional procedures. The medications may include oral or topical pain medications such as NSAIDS, muscle relaxers, neurogenic medications such as Lyrica, or narcotics.
The interventional procedures at Arizona Pain Specialists are cutting-edge and include radiofrequency ablation, medial branch blocks, three types of epidural injections, spinal cord stimulator implants and more. A spinal cord stimulator implant has over a 75% chance of providing pain relief to those with failed back surgery syndrome.
"Failed back surgery syndrome leads to chronic pain, disability and maybe even depression. The Board Certified pain management doctors at Arizona Pain are experts in spinal cord stimulator implants which can offer hope, pain relief and a new lease on life!" said David Greene, CEO of the Arizona Pain Network.
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Dec 29, 2012
Posted in: Best of the Blogs, Miscellaneous
I'm sitting at the kitchen table in my London flat; my sister Lisa (MIT '17!!) is sitting to my right, underlining passages from her AP US History textbook The American Pageant, and my friend Davie ('12) is sitting opposite me, resting on his elbow and playing Words With Friends. He's drinking water from a bottle of what was once "Cloudy Apple"* juice.
*Yeah...I have no idea what that is. Oddly, as soon as I typed this, my sister asked him whether "Cloudy Apple" is good, and Davie's response was "it tastes like cider", so I guess I have my answer. This supports my longtime suspicion that Lisa and I actually share a consciousness.
Anyway, I wanted to write a blog post, but was struggling with writer's block (it's easier to blog for MIT admissions while actually at MIT...) I write much more efficiently under deadline pressure, so Davie gave me an assignment: "you have half an hour," he said, "to write about being an MIT admissions blogger."
There are a bunch of different things I could (should) touch on.
- Why and how I became an admissions blogger - and application requirements
- How I blog - the writing and posting process
- Whether you should become an admissions blogger
I only have 23 minutes left, so time to get cracking.
1. Why and how I became an admissions blogger
In eighth grade, I was IMing my bff Sameer when he mentioned MIT.
Sameer promptly sent me the link to the MIT admissions site, and I began reading the blogs. Mollie made a particularly strong impression on me. I was an avid, regular reader long before I had any interest whatsoever in actually attending MIT; I read the blogs because I liked to read the blogs. A few years later, I spent a summer in New Mexico at a six-week astrophysics program for High School students. Lulu was one of my TAs - I almost swooned when I made the connection that she was an admissions blogger.
I think I wanted to become an MIT admissions blogger before I wanted to become an MIT undergraduate student. But when it came time to apply to college, MIT was naturally on the list, and when it came time to choose where to enroll, MIT snuck up to first place; it had the advantage of feeling like a friend I'd grown up with. If the blogs didn't exist, I would probably not be here.
I graduated from High School in 2010. All summer, I obsessively checked the admissions page, waiting for the blogger application to appear. I knew that one of the requirements would be some sort of writing portfolio - and that it helps to already have a blog, to prove that you are able to churn out pieces of writing well and consistently - so I started a blog sometime in June. In other words: you do not need to have had a blog for a zillion years in order to become an admissions blogger. You just need to prove somehow that you *can* do it.
When the application came out, I was in the middle of an internship in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'm pretty sure I was on crutches at the time, after a dramatic Ultimate Frisbee accident. I think (though don't really remember) that I told Chris Peterson that I wanted to major in Brain and Cognitive Science, wanted to become involved in Medlinks, and wanted to live in French House. I don't remember what YouTube video I sent him, don't remember what "little known fact" I sent in, and don't remember my "little known fact about anything you care to share." I don't remember what I said to the "Team Edward or Team Jacob" question, since I refuse to go anywhere near that series, don't remember what I said I'd do in a zombie apocalypse, and don't remember how I said I would decorate my scraper bike. I DO remember that I sent in a copy of the graduation speech I gave as valedictorian.
In other words, I remember almost nothing about that application.
But I got the job! And I think I was almost, if not as, excited about that as I was to initially get into MIT. I had wanted that job for a long time.
2. How I blog - the writing and posting process
Looking back at old posts reminds me how much my posting process has changed over the (almost three! AHHH!!!!) years. I used to spend ten gajillion hours writing every post, paranoid that it would be "bad" or not well-written or not interesting. I think that, accordingly, my first posts sounded a bit artificial.
I then got very busy. This is the hardest part of being a blogger, as you've probably noticed if you follow the site: posting regularly when there are a million other activities and responsibilities in your MIT student life. Since I was posting less regularly, I felt pressured to post BETTER, and therefore posted even LESS regularly, because I'd take a lot of time on each post. I'm not sure when the downward spiral ended, but at some point I stopped obsessing so much over every word.
Now, I post about once a week; each takes about an hour, and sometimes longer. I don't do any proofreading or editing until after it's posted; if you read an entry five days later, it'll be a bit different from when I initially published it.
Sometimes, friends and family give me ideas for posting - but more often than not, ideas hit me in the middle of doing something else, and I drop everything and blog. Alternatively, I'll be hit with a strong desire to blog, and figure out what to write about as I go along. If I really can't think of anything, I cheat and do something like this, this, or this.
I should mention that the blogs are completely uncensored. I write about whatever I like, without having it "screened" by an admissions officer. The only rule is that I don't make stuff up about this place.
3. Whether you should become an admissions blogger
I have two minutes left in my assignment. So - this will have to be quick.


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1. For crust: Preheat oven to 350degreesF. Pulse peanuts, granulated sugar, and cloves in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse sand. Pulse in butter. Press evenly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan; bake until set, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Melt chocolate with cream in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread chocolate over crust. Freeze until chocolate sets.
3. For filling: Whisk milk, eggs, confectioner's sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, over medium heat. Continue to cook until very thick, about 2 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl and \whisk in cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla. Spread filling into pie shell and refrigerate until cold or up to overnight.
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Behaviour Territorial, pair forming
Typical size 10cm
Max size 12cm
Tank Area Bottom
Min Tank Size 75cm
Temp Min: 24℃ Max: 28℃
Feeding Dried, live, frozen foods
pH Range 6-8.5
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How many men are willing to give up a business career, work as a cop on drug-infested streets, enlist in the Army, spend 18 months learning a Middle Eastern language and be willing at a moment's notice to fly into terrorist-infested lands to interrogate the enemy — or drive his wife to a local hospital for the birth of their first child? We know of at least one. And we're pretty darn impressed. Maybe inspired is a better word.
Aaron, whose last name is being withheld for security reasons, is a Buffalo Jackson fan we're humbled to know. He's a Human Intelligence Collector for the U.S. Army. His job is to gather information through human interrogation or decoding documents and then prepare intelligence reports for other soldiers. Oh, and he does it in Farsi, a primary language in Iran and Afghanistan. But here's the amazing part: He sees this terrorist-busting job as just one more step on his journey to become a public servant for communities in the U.S. He wants to eventually work for a federal agency that cleans illegal drugs off American streets.
Aaron's wife is 10 days past her due date with a new baby girl as I write this. But he still took time to share his heart with us at Buffalo Jackson. For that, and all the values he upholds, we're honored.
What prompted you to enter law enforcement and then active duty military?
In college, I didn't know what I wanted to do. And when you don't know — my dad worked on the New York Stock Exchange — so I said I'll do something like that. I was a marketing major, really enjoyed it, but after I graduated I got a job and thought it wasn't for me. A great job, but kind of slow. I wanted to do something else.
A family friend worked for the Secret Service. I talked to him and got interested in the aspect of law enforcement. I decided to pursue it but didn't know how. You can't just get a job with the Secret Service or FBI or CIA with a marketing degree. So I decided to become a police officer in Washington, D.C. and after a couple years thought I could transfer over. I loved it. I loved every aspect of community police work. I worked in the roughest neighborhoods. I enjoyed cleaning up the street, moving into an area, seeing drug dealers on the corner, and talking to homeowners about what we could do. We were catching drug dealers, doing hand-to-hand transactions and putting them in jail.
It was exciting. But I wanted to do it on a larger scale. These were low-level guys. I wanted to go after the big guys. To do that, you've gotta be in the DEA or Homeland Security. I needed more on my resume to set me apart, and the military does that. The language training I knew would set me apart. There's no greater honor to say you served your country. That's something I want to show my daughter. It's a huge thing for my family.
How difficult was learning a new language?
It was the hardest thing I've ever done. It was nonstop. The way they teach you is completely different than Rosetta Stone or your high school French class. The Army teaches you with all native speakers. People from Iran were my teachers. They teach you from 8 in the morning until 5 at night. It is complete Farsi training, from Day One they speak in Farsi. Then you have two or three hours of homework every night. You're translating, speaking, deciphering passages. It's really a nonstop program. Almost every night you have 100 words to learn. It was one of the most gratifying things to do. But you look back and realize how difficult and hard it was to do. Intense.
Do you spend much time overseas?
Right now I'm stateside. Because of the withdrawal from Afghanistan, I've been in a slower cycle right now. We're training for what happens next. There's a lot going on in the world. At any moment we could be deployed.
What's your dream job?
Federal law enforcement. Joining the DEA would be a dream job for me. Being able to work with other agencies to rid the streets of drugs. It's a huge problem in America. I speak Farsi now, and there's a huge trade coming into Mexico from Iran and then into the United States. I can one day use my skills to help shut that down.
There aren't a lot of men with those kind of ambitions. Where does that come from in you?
The desire to work hard, I know that's different, but that comes from my father. He always challenged all of us, I have three older brothers, to work hard at whatever you do. Do your best every day. It doesn't matter if you're cleaning toilets, you work as hard as you can. When I decided to pursue law enforcement, I took that and tried to be the best I could be. Pursue what you do to the highest level. I loved the job and I wanted to pursue it to the highest level I can. It comes down to wanting to make a difference — work a job that's bigger than yourself. Pursue something more than just a paycheck.
Do you have a role model?
I would say my dad. Not because I'm following his footsteps on the stock market, but he showed me what it means to be a man, to be a father and to be a husband. If I can do half of what he did, I'll be successful.
You're about to have a daughter. What legacy do you want her to see in you?
I really want her to see a life of service, whether its a big stage with the federal government or working for our church. Live life for others. Don't be selfish. I want her to see me work hard in everything I do, but to do it selflessly. That's an uncommon trait in today's society — to be selfless. That ethic is really important. That's why I do what I do. You're serving a greater purpose than doing your own thing.


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You or your company can be a big part of this year for the club by joining as a Match Sponsor, Ball Sponsor, Player Sponsor or Associate Sponsor.
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The match sponsor and a number of colleagues will be treated as special guests of Sligo Rovers on the night including a half-time reception in the club boardroom, detail of their sponsorship in the next home match programme, coverage in the local media, along with a presentation and photograph in front of The Showgrounds crowd.
A Sligo Rovers match sponsor can also nominate a mascot for the evening to escort the team out before kick-off and meet the Sligo Rovers stars. Cost is €500. See here for more.
Ball Sponsorship
The sponsorship package includes VIP hospitality at the game, guest passes, presentation for a photograph prior to kick-off in front of The Showgrounds crowd, with the photograph featuring in the local media and a future Sligo Rovers match programme. Cost is €200. See here for more.
Player Sponsorship
With Player Sponsorship you will receive your name in the Matchday programme for the season alongside your player's picture and bio, a signed jersey by your player at the end of the season and two complimentary tickets to a league game of your choice where you will meet your player. Cost is €300. See here for more.
Associate Sponsorship
The cost of being an Associate Sponsor for the 2017 season remains at €300 and this entitles sponsors to several benefits. This includes a Season ticket in booklet form (this will have individual tickets to our 16 home league games giving you the opportunity to use for in house promotions/draws), inclusion on the list of sponsors on the website for the season and each match day programme for the season (minimum 16 games), listed in Sligo Champion and Sligo Weekender twice during the season, named on plaque at side of Main stand and a "Sligo Rovers Associate Sponsor 2017" sticker for business premises window. See here for more.
Pitchside Advertising
There is also a number of pitch side signage opportunities available. The club appears on Soccer Republic every fortnight and live TV games will also take place throughout the year.
The signs are located in a variety of locations around the pitch including some prime spots. By advertising your business you can promote your business to a substantial audience.
Any interested parties should contact Sandra by e-mailing email@example.com or phoning 071-9171212. Expressions of interest are welcome from both national and local businesses.


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Virtual Disconnect: Migrating from HP BladeSystem to Cisco UCS
Aug. 26th, 2010
Now in our second year of shipping Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade servers, it seems that most of our 1700+ UCS customers are migrating to Cisco blades from HP blades. Two teammates of mine, Jeff Allen (Twitter) and Doron Chosnek (Twitter), have developed a process to help these customers migrate from HP blade servers to Cisco UCS blade servers in a matter of minutes. Their migration process, based on publicly available documentation from HP and Cisco, allows a UCS customer to move the "server identity" of the retired HP blade server to the newly deployed Cisco UCS blade server. For a discussion of what the "server identity" is, see this previous blog entitled "The State of Statelessness: Cisco UCS vs. HP Virtual Connect".
Doron and Jeff accomplish this HP-to-Cisco migration by extracting the server identity information out of HP Virtual Connect and then importing that server identity information into Cisco UCS Manager. Fundamentally, they export an HP Virtual Connect Server Profile and import it into Cisco UCS Manager as a Cisco UCS Service Profile.
Server identity migration can be done seamlessly from HP to Cisco because Cisco's UCS Service Profile is a superset of HP's Virtual Connect Server Profile. Cisco manages ~96 server identity settings while HP only manages ~12 server identity settings. The reverse process, migrating Cisco-to-HP, would be difficult (if not impossible), since HP supports so few server identity settings in comparison to Cisco. I've provided an updated Cisco UCS vs. HP BladeSystem server identity comparison below. See Table 1.
In the following video, Doron and Jeff demonstrate their process by migrating a workload from an HP BL460c to a Cisco B200 M1 server. In their setup, both the HP blade and the Cisco blade have access to the same Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks. The soon-to-be-retired HP blade is booting from SAN. During the migration, WWN and MAC addresses, boot from SAN target and LUN number, etc. are taken from the HP server and given to the Cisco server. Since the FC network and storage controller see the same server identity on the new UCS blade, this allows the Cisco blade to immediately boot from the same FC LUN that the retired HP server was booting from. The result for the customer is an upgraded server running the same instance of the operating system with no changes required on the LAN or SAN.
UCS Documentation References:
Overview of Cisco UCS Manager
Cisco UCS Manager CLI Command Reference Guide
Table 1: Comparison Chart Showing User Interfaces Required To Configure A Server (click table to enlarge)


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Parking, Transportation, & Directions
Element Ewing Princeton is ideally located in central New Jersey's suburban Ewing Township, and is just minutes from various dining, shopping, and recreation. Check out our list of things to do in Ewing, NJ, as well as parking & transportation information below.
Parking / Hotel Shuttle Information
If you want to explore the Princeton and Ewing area, we recommend either driving in or renting a car, as this will greatly enhance your visit. A car will provide easy access to local corporate offices, Princeton University, and other area attractions such as Sesame Place. We offer complimentary self-parking on-site for your convenience.
If you're unable to access a car, we are excited to offer our complimentary local hotel shuttle servicing a 5-mile radius. The shuttle is available during the hours below. If you would like more information or would like to reserve a drop-off, please stop by the front desk.
Monday - Friday: 7am - 10am, 5pm - 10pm
Transportation Options
Taxis are available from both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark Liberty Airport. Approximate fares are below:
- From Philadelphia International Airport: $125 each way
- From Newark Liberty International Airport: $115 each way
The Trenton Transit Center is located approximately 10 miles from Element Ewing Princeton and is the main passenger train station in Trenton, NJ. If you're traveling to the area by train, be sure to exit the train at this station. A taxi from the Trenton Transit Center is around $25 to / from our hotel.
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OUR BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSE: Radioactivity maps Cas A detonation
NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array – NuSTAR – has made the first map of the distribution of radioactive titanium-44 in supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. In the image, the distribution of 44Ti is shown in blue, where NuSTAR detected X-rays at energies between 68 and 78keV. The red, yellow and green regions are lower energy X-rays detected by the Chandra X-ray observatory, at energies between 1 and 7keV. The Chandra data arise from elements such as iron that were heated by shock waves away from the centre of the supernova. Radioactive elements such as 44Ti are formed during the supernova explosion, near the boundary between material falling back into the star and that being ejected; it is a direct tracer of the explosion process. The clumpy nature of the 44Ti distribution rules out symmetric explosions and asymmetric bipolar explosions resulting from a fast-rotating progenitor. The data provide strong evidence for the development of low-mode convective instabilities – material flowing asymmetrically within the supernova.
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Healing from the Inside Out – TrailRunner Magazine
A story of devastation and comeback at the TransRockies
published in TrailRunner Magazine April 2, 2013
Photo courtesy of Neways Shoreline Trail, Salt Lake City, Utah
In August 2011, I drove from my home in Salt Lake City, Utah, to race TransRockies Run6, a six-day, 120-mile stage race across the Colorado Rockies. Riding high from my fifth overall XTERRA Worlds finish, an age-group World Champion title in trail running and new road PRs in the 10K and half-marathon, I was excited for the challenge.
As a single mother working full time as a massage therapist, endurance coach and yoga teacher, I spent all my time, money and energy on either training for races or on taking care of my beautiful son, Canyon, age six at the time. I acted as my own coach.
Martin Gaffuri of Annecy, France, an accomplished runner and founder ofGoodPeopleRun, a social site connecting runners throughout the world, would be my partner at TransRockies. He had multiple years of experience in stage racing, and we felt our odds of winning the co-ed category were high.
Signs of Trouble
On Sunday, the first day of the race, I woke up feeling sick to my stomach. I did my best to ignore it, hoping it was just nerves. At the gun, Martin and I took off with the leaders, planning on a fast day through the beautiful mountains. Unfortunately, I experienced terrible bouts of diarrhea and vomiting.
A patient Martin and I finished the stage, only an hour behind the leaders, but I felt awful. I went to the event doctor"who diagnosed me with altitude sickness"and spent the remainder of the day on IVs laced with anti-nausea medication.
The next three stages were no better. Most critics would have told me to stop, but I kept going in hopes of a miracle, and because that is what I do"my will to persevere has been a lifelong blessing and curse.
On Thursday, the doctor weighed me. Id gained 14 pounds since the start, despite being unable to keep any food down since Sunday. Each day, IVs with dextrose were the only calories my body could endure. Furthermore, I could not urinate and began passing blood. I knew then that staying in the race was not worth it, so I DNFd. Having no health insurance, though, I was terrified. At 6 p.m., I started the long drive back to my Utah home.
Diagnosis and Healing
As I drove through the long night, I cried. Why had my body rebelled so harshly?
Upon meeting with my doctor, Dr. Harkins, the next morning, I learned I was suffering from an E. coli infection, most likely introduced from the salad I consumed the day before my race.
I was devastated. All of my hard work culminated in another crisis"a pattern that felt all too familiar. In my past, I had sustained everything from heavy abuse from my sons father to a parasite infection to a traumatic brain injury caused by a freak accident in college. Each time, I found my way back to strength. Now I had fallen, yet again. Fortunately, help had a way of arriving when I needed it the most.
A true miracle worker, Dr. Harkins played a key role in my healing. He spent months helping me stabilize my body and heal my injured kidneys and liver. While kidney issues are common with E. coli infections, racing at high elevation while my body was already in a stressed state progressed kidney, liver and colon damage to even more extreme levels.
Several times a week, Dr. Harkins had me take ozone-infused oil and a constantly evolving mixture of herbs, tinctures and homeopathic remedies. During that time, I couldnt run. It hurt to even walk. I practiced yoga and rode my bicycle to avoid impact on my organs, while still promoting circulation for healing. Massage therapy and chiropractic care also helped heal muscles and stabilize joints.
Each day I would blend up a green drink of garden kale or broccoli greens, mint, ginger, dandelions, grapes or apples and fresh water and Flora brand freeze-dried green-drink mix. I consumed chia seeds mixed with coconut water and Udos Oil. Twice a day, I took high-potency probiotics and enzymes to help rebuild my gut.
Although I was a long-time vegetarian, my body was so devastated by the E. coli that I added organic chicken, occasional grass-fed beef and raw kefir to my diet to boost my nutrient intake.
During a winter bicycle ride, I met Eric"an instant friend who later grew into far more. Initially, we traveled to a few bike races together. Then, last April, my sons father"who had abused me for years"beat me very badly, leaving me with serious bruises near my pelvis. Over the next week, they became infected, growing into a hardened abscess the size of a racquetball. I had been afraid to tell anyone, but one morning, Eric came to pick me up and found me delirious with pain and a fever. He took me to the emergency room, where the doctors discovered the abscess was giving me blood poisoning; they said that had I not gone to the ER that morning and had the abscess drained, I would have been dead within a few hours.
Not only did Eric help me stand up and move forward when I couldnt, he has been my greatest guide in turning my life back into brightness. As a true soulmate, he continually supports Canyon and me while I heal. We now run together almost every day.
Rachel and Canyon in the Red Desert Preserve, St. George, Utah. Photo by Eric Martin.
Ive crawled my way back from near death several times over. Ive won and lost races, both with a full and empty heart. I know what it means to run away from life. Ive also learned how it feels to run toward life.
Since my sons birth, I have dedicated every season to him. He has been my companion for many runs and races over the years. I run as a way to teach him how to live in the ways I know how, and as a way to inspire others.
Upon my devastating withdrawal from TransRockies Run in 2011, I knew someday I would return. I am thrilled to say that 2013 is the year, racing this time with Eric as my teammate, ready to finish what I left undone.


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Bellarine Peninsula Scenic Flight
A breathtaking Port Phillip bay and city scenic adventure Embark on a scenic low level, 30 minute flight along the bayside beaches above Melbourne's iconic landmarks, the CBD and sporting venues. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter adventure viewing picturesque sights such as: Melbourne's beautiful bayside beaches City of Melbourne Station Pier St Kilda Beach Sandrigham yacht club Brighton bath houses and The Famous Cerberus shipwreck.
The flight path continues coastal southbound around the beautiful mornington peninsular passing coastal towns such as Portsea and Sorrento. Then transit over the heads of Port Phillip Bay and connect with the Bellarine Peninsular and land at the Jack Rabbit Winery. With a beautiful outlook of the Western Port and the ragged You Yangs, you will enjoy first class food and the opportunity to try some of the best wines that the region has to offer.
When you're ready, you will then depart Jack Rabbit for the return leg to Essendon which will take you over the Western Port and back around of the western side of the Melbourne CBD. A beautiful and convenient way to enjoy a fantastic Melbourne Winery.
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SWAT Officer Costume
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There are a few ways you can tell you're in real trouble if you happen to be the villain in an action movie. One, you've got the hero exactly where you want him and you're confident enough in your victory that you're about to take the time to give him a long monologue about what a fool he was to think he could stop you. Two, you notice your once sizable team of minions has mysteriously dwindled down to just a couple of guys, one of whom just went to investigate a strange noise in the hallway. Three, you glance out the window and see a SWAT team has assembled.
The SWAT team (Special Weapons And Tactics, if you want to be formal) doesn't get called in just on a whim, after all, and they're not in the business of sorting out petty crimes or handing out tickets to scofflaws. No, if you spot a team of well-armed folks assembling outside the building in those trademark navy blue vests, you can bet that you've crossed a pretty serious line, and your best possible decision is to drop what you're doing and come out with your hands up. Of course, if you're the villain in an action movie, you're probably not going to be wise enough to take that advice, but that's what the hero is there for.
It's generally a better idea to align yourself with the side of law and order, the way you can with this polyester SWAT officer costume, featuring a polyfoam-lined vest with zipper and adjustable straps and matching knee pads. It's just the ticket for making even the most off-kilter evildoers think twice about their master plans.
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Singing the Changes? Melbourne Mussel Choir
Posted in Models, Research, Visions by Kate Archdeacon on May 27th, 2013
The ATA flagged this project in their recent ReNew newsletter as being worth a look, and we agree!
From the Melbourne Mussel Choir:
The Melbourne Mussel Choir enables members of the public to monitor and celebrate the tremendous environmental services these organisms can provide.
Carbon Arts is working with the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) and artist Natalie Jeremijenko to realise her concept for a public artwork that uses marine organisms to collect data about and represent the real-time water quality – or, as Jeremijenko, likes to call it, the Qualities of Water – of the Melbourne Docklands' aquatic ecosystem.
One mussel can filter as much as 6-9 litres of water/ hour. By instrumenting mussels with hall effect sensors, which indicate the opening and closing of their shells, and by giving them each a voice, converting the data into sound, the artwork uses the behavior of the organisms themselves as a biologically meaningful measure of pollutant exposure in order to produce a public spectacle.
Storm water run-off, local weather, and seasons will have evident effects on the Choir's performances. The songs will map parameters such as water depth to sound pitch, presence of pollutants to sound timbre, and the rate of the opening and closing of mussel shells to sound tempo, for example. The mussels will become rock stars.
Planning work has begun with a final launch expected in 2014. The Melbourne Mussel Choir was the winning work of the Echology: Making Sense of Data initiative, a partnership between Carbon Arts, the Australian Network of Art and Technology and developer, Lend Lease.
>> www.carbonarts.org/projects/melbourne-mussel-choir
Electric Vehicle Festival
Posted in Events, Movements by EcoCentre on February 18th, 2013
|24 February , 2013
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EcoCentre is all charged up about hosting an EV Festival in St Kilda on Sunday 24 Feb.
Here's your chance to test drive a range of electric cars and cool E-bikes (pre-registration necessary for cars). Get up close and personal with low-emissions motoring and easy cycling technology – the future of private transport. Let's embrace EV's in urban Melbourne, like so many other parts of the globe that are striving for healthier cities.
Experts will give short talks at the Festival on related topics such as:
-How to recharge an electric vehicle for free using solar panels
-How to get your head around technology issues, including range, speed, charging and so on
-Pricing and trends
Register in advance for a test drive of an electric car at: www.trybooking.com/CGHT . Like our EV Festival Facebook site to go in the draw for a ride in a Tesla Roadster (pictured).
Where: Lower Esplanade, St Kilda
When: Sunday 24 February 2013, 10am-4pm
Enquiries: 9534 0670
Web: www.ecocentre.com
Creative Suburbs Forum
Posted in Events by Jessica Bird on February 12th, 2013
|15 February , 2013
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Are growing, liveable cities and neighbourhoods achievable? Join this interactive forum to find out.
How old will you be in 2040? What sort of place do you want Melbourne to be? It is now obvious that Melbourne's population will continue to grow. It is also obvious that climate change will have a major effect on how we live. The changes to our lives, and costs, are likely to be significant. Think: transport, electricity, gas and water. However, population growth can be comfortably accommodated, and can positively lead to thriving communities within existing urban growth boundaries. Many of the necessary processes and technologies already exist. The catch is: we must effectively plan now.
That's where you come in. This is not just a matter for the government, developers, and planning 'experts'. This forum gives you the chance to nurture the positive ideas, put a blowtorch to the negative ideas, and learn about what can be done to maintain Melbourne as a sustainable and liveable city.
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Plasticized: Outdoor film screening
Posted in Events by EcoCentre on January 21st, 2013
|28 January , 2013
|7:30 pm
|11:00 pm
Outdoor film screening at the Port Phillip EcoCentre – 'Plasticized'
A documentary about the massive amounts of unseen plastic pollution in our oceans. An immeasurable amount of plastic pollution of all sizes is floating throughout every major ocean in the world. Aboard the research vessel the Sea Dragon, an intrigued cameraman shares his experience following the 5 Gyres Institute across the South Atlantic on the very first expedition studying the alarming amount of oceanic plastic pollution.
This will be an outdoor movie in the EcoCentre gardens. Please bring along something to sit on. BYO snacks.
When: Monday 28 January, 7.30pm
Where: Port Phillip EcoCentre
55A Blessington Street
(corner of Blessington & Herbert Streets)
St Kilda
Bookings essential, see the Port Phillip EcoCentre website.
Ride to Work Day: October 17
Posted in Events, Movements by Kate Archdeacon on October 11th, 2012
|17 October , 2012
Photo: Matt Biddulph via flickr CC
The Ride2Work Program aims to get people started and keep them riding to work.
Ride2Work Day 2012 is Wednesday 17 October.
The Ride2Work Program is a nationally run, year round program that actively encourages thousands of Australians thinking of commuting by bicycle to give it a try. Existing riders can share their knowledge and experience with peers, as well as support and encourage those starting out.
Ride2Work has a strong influence in the dramatic increase of people choosing to ride to work, with 38% of new riders registered in 2011 still riding to work five months later.
The big event on the Ride2Work calendar is Ride2Work Day, the only nationally recognised event of its kind which provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to join over 150,000 Australians celebrating riding to work and encourages people that don't currently ride to give it a go. Register, and then see if there's a Community Breakfast on the day near you.
Return to Royal Park: Community Consultation
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on August 31st, 2012
The City of Melbourne and the Department of Health are working together on Return to Royal Park, a project to reinstate parkland on the site of the former Royal Children's Hospital, on the corner of Gatehouse Street and Flemington Road, Parkville.
The first phase of community consultation was held over a six week period in March and April 2012. During this phase the community told us their ideas and vision for the reinstated parkland. This information was summarised in the Community Consultation Feedback Report and was used to inform the Return to Royal Park Ideas Plan.
We are now inviting your feedback on the Return to Royal Park Ideas Plan during a second phase of community consultation. The second phase of consultation will start on the 15 August 2012 and will run for four weeks, finishing on the 12 September 2012.
A design for this parkland is expected to be complete in 2013 and the parkland reinstated by the end of 2014.
>>Go to the website for more information.
Learning from European Cities
Posted in Models, Opinion by Kate Archdeacon on July 12th, 2012
Source: The Fifth Estate
Photo by Jason Pier in DC via flickr CC
From "Sexy … as in small: the European angle on cities" by Robin Mellon, Green Building Council Australia (GBCA):
In Australia, we have borrowed much from Europe in the evolution of our cities, not least some of the names. But the majority of Australia's urban development has occurred during the era of the motor car, and so our towns and cities are much less dense and much more sprawled. And with that broad expanse of country on which to build have come larger and larger homes.
On a worldwide scale, Australia already has five of the 20 least affordable cities, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2012 Worldwide Cost of Living survey. Energy prices are rising fast, mostly due to under-investment in infrastructure over the past 25 years, and water and landfill charges will be tracking in a similar direction.
Europe is similarly undergoing its own financial worries, with significantly higher levels of unemployment, inflation and national debts than Australia. But can we learn from our European cities? What have I taken away from the last few weeks? The lessons I've learned can be grouped into four areas:
It's not the size that counts.
First and foremost is the question of building size – it really isn't how much you've got, it's what you do with it that counts. Many of the offices, houses and apartments I saw were simply smaller – there was less space available and a much greater demand for what there was, and so small apartments were the rule rather than the exception. There were also many more good design and good technology solutions for coping with small spaces – whether new development or retrofits. The bottom line is that smaller homes are cheaper to run – how much less would a 100 square metre apartment cost to operate than a 150 square metre apartment?
Small equals savings.
The cars you see in European capital cities are also smaller on average than those in Australia. Whole days would go by without me seeing a big 4WD or people-mover, with everyone using bicycle share schemes, public transport or chic little cars (many of which were, in turn, either car share schemes or rechargeable cars). Small cars are just cheaper to run, and often have a comparable safety rating to larger cars, especially when considering where and how they are most often driven.
Old world ideas for a new age.
Most of Europe's older buildings were built at a time when 'sustainability' was not a buzz-word – they depended upon natural ventilation and natural daylight, shading from the sun, eaves, shutters, balconies on which to grow plants, dry washing and sit outside, and thick walls and insulated roofs to keep the buildings cool in summer and warm in winter. Many of these older buildings, therefore, have good opportunities for retrofitting, now that we can combine good passive design with good technologies and good behaviour.
Adjusting expectations.
Because smaller apartments and cars, and often older buildings, are the norm, people have different expectations. Sure, they might want the latest in modern convenience, but what was most readily available was small and traditional and so the expectations were lower. Certainly the dreams of a European first-time home owner do not equal a 250 square metre house and land package with double garage thrown in, but a small apartment in a walk-up block close to public transport. In Europe I heard many times that the percentage deposit needed for a mortgage was much higher; in turn this helps to keep expectations lower because the smaller the purchase, the smaller the deposit needed.
Read the full article by Robin Mellon on the Fifth Estate.
Healthy Foods for Healthy Communities: Report
Posted in Policies, Research by Kate Archdeacon on July 5th, 2012
The HealthWest Food Security Network is very pleased to present the Healthy Foods for Healthy Communities – Issues of food access and availability in the west, a report canvassing key food security issues in the HealthWest catchment.
The report findings point to a number of food access and food availability issues in the west based on the findings from three data sources: food outlet mapping, the Victorian Healthy Food Basket (VHFB) surveys, and community consultations.
The main issues that affect food access in the west are:
- high cost of healthy food;
- low income; and
- lack of public or private transport.
The main issues that affect food availability in the west are:
- fruit and vegetable deserts;
- disproportion between the number of fresh fruit and vegetable outlets in comparison with take away outlets; and
- lack of culturally appropriate food.
Access to healthy and culturally appropriate food is an important social determinant of health and the Report includes key recommendations to improve access and availability of fresh food in our community.
The report will be particularly useful for local council planners, health promotion workers, managers, program developers, quality improvement officers and other workers who will be able to use the data to inform food security advocacy, policy, planning and program development.
>>Download Healthy Foods for Healthy Communities – Issues of food access and availability in the west, June 2012
From the Executive Summary:
Based on the key food security issues identified in the west that have been presented in this report, the following recommendations are proposed to improve access and availability of fresh food in the west:
- Support community initiatives promoting access to affordable healthy food (e.g. farmers markets, food swap).
- Establish partnerships with local stakeholders including community and health services, council, community groups and local business interest groups, to ensure equitable distribution of resources to vulnerable community groups.
- Advocate to local council and relevant decision makers to improve the access to nutritious foods by improving transport links to food outlets (e.g. new or altered bus routes, cycle paths, community buses).
- Advocate to local council and relevant decision makers to improve the access to nutritious foods by regulating the number and type of food outlets licensed in the west.
- Support development of urban food production in the fruit and vegetables deserts (e.g. public space food production, community gardens, and private gardens).
- Develop a means of evaluating the access to culturally appropriate foods (e.g. develop a cultural healthy food basket).
- Integrate determinants of food security (i.e. transport, employment and housing) across organisational policies and programs.
- Develop evidence based strategies addressing the determinants of food security.
In addition, a number of recommendations for the HealthWest Food Security Network were made to guide future work, as outlined in Chapter 5.
Inclusive Growth, Welfare and Development Policy: International Forum
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on May 29th, 2012
|29 June , 2012
This one-day Forum will be hosted by the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences in partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence. The Forum aims to bridge the divide between welfare and social policy, and development practice through the prism of 'inclusive growth'.
Drawing upon the expertise of leading international policymakers and academics in the field, the Forum will explore the following salient themes:
- Critiquing the theoretical underpinning of growth and development
- Examining welfare state perspectives on inclusive growth and social/economic development
- Presenting lessons learned and best practices from developing and developed economies
These themes will be explored at four sessions during the one-day Forum titled:
- The Inclusive Growth Paradigm
- Inclusive Growth and Development
- Inclusive Growth and Welfare
- Development, Welfare and Policy Practice
Friday 29 June 2012
Public Lecture Theatre Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne
$60 per person including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Register at http://alumni.online.unimelb.edu.au/bslforum
For enquiries contact Tamsin Courtney tamsinc
Melbourne's Urban Forest: Eco-City Forum
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on November 29th, 2011
|30 November , 2011
|6:30 pm
|8:30 pm
Extract from the CoM Urban Forest Infographic
The City of Melbourne has released the first draft Urban Forest Strategy for community consultation. It responds to the large changes that are currently affecting our city's tree population in the wake of climate change and urban growth. Within 20 years, Melbourne expects to lose 44 per cent of its trees. The draft Urban Forest Strategy seeks to manage this change and protect against future vulnerability and risk.
Have your say on how best to manage these changes in our municipality into the future by attending an Eco-City forum on the strategy.
Wednesday November 30, 6:30 to 8:30pm
Melbourne Town Hall
This is a free event.
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Over the years, the airlines, with their large fleets, multiple city pairs and integrated schedules, learned how to minimize the losses from their movement of empty seats. But for the business jet charter segment, with its small fleets and paper-thin profit margins, deadheading has often represented a money-losing curse. "The whole thing has a lot of history – empty legs have been around as long as charter has," Jim Betlyon, president and owner of the Charter X Web site, observed. "We started listing them over 10 years ago, which has had some impact on the syndrome being elevated. . . ." Betlyon noted that today, charter operators "fly around at 32-percent empty."
Traditionally, when their customers have needed to travel only one way, FAR Part 135 operators have attempted to cover their empty-leg expenses by convincing clients to purchase round-trips – or at least pay for a percentage of the return leg in order to get the aircraft back to home base in a timely fashion. And if an operator were miraculously able to sell the open leg to another customer, this was gravy. (To foster return business or simply promote good will to a frequent user, some operators might offer to share a percentage of the profit generated by selling the empty leg with the outbound customer or the broker that arranged the charter.) But until relatively recently, finding someone to purchase the dead leg was open to the vicissitudes of fortune, or simply being at the right place at the right time to pick up an ad hoc fare.
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Thank you John and Linda Wilson for donating the Piano Tuning for this concert!
Join jazz recording artist Steve Berndt and a trio of excellent musicians for a review his compositions in a concert spiced with pop tunes from the 60's and 70's done in a jazz treatment.
Steve's two bookend jazz vocal/piano albums have been on rotation on CBC's "Tonic" since release, "Déjà Vu" having been chosen as one of the Top 10 2012 jazz albums by The Ottawa Citizen's Peter Hum and "All Over Again" having been enthusiastically reviewed by Scott Yanow in the May 2016 Los Angeles Jazz Scene.
Steve's quartet is comprised of three of Ottawa's best jazz musicians: Steve Boudreau on piano, Alex Mastronardi on bass and David Pontello on drums.
This concert, full of great original songs and interesting jazz treatments of well known pop favorites, is a taste of Steve's next album and first solo release!


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Years produced: 1969-1973
Claimed power: 32hp @ 6,400rpm
Top speed: 97mph (est.)
Engine: 498cc air-cooled OHV flat twin
Transmission: 4-speed, shaft final drive
Weight: 451lb (wet)
MPG: 45-55mpg
Price then/now: $1,025 (1970/est.)/$1,500-$4,000
It seems almost unthinkable now, but in the mid-1960s, BMW came close to abandoning motorcycle production altogether. Sales were in decline, with potential buyers questioning whether they should pay as much for a motorcycle as a small car. BMW was also focused on developing its automobile business, which meant its motorcycle range got somewhat neglected.
The Bavarian maker enjoyed a reputation for expensive, solidly engineered and beautifully built bikes that were reliable, sedate tourers. The then-contemporary R50/2, R60/2 and R69S used a heavy, plunger-derived frame and Earles front fork (telescopic in the U.S. only), while featuring anachronisms like magneto ignition and a 6-volt electrical system powered by a DC dynamo.
In 1964, BMW made the crucial decision to continue making motorcycles, recognizing in the process that a complete redesign of its range would be required. Once committed, BMW lured engineer Hans-Günther von der Marwitz away from Porsche to complete the makeover. The bikes would be built at a new factory in Spandau, near Berlin.
The "Slash 5" series (R50/5, R60/5 and R75/5 of 500cc, 600cc and 750cc) was announced for the 1970 season, and represented a revolution in BMW motorcycle design. Though the basic flat-twin "boxer" engine layout remained, just about everything else was new. Gone was the built-up crankshaft and gear-driven camshaft of the previous range. The new engine used a forged one-piece crankshaft, and borrowed plain-bearing rods from BMW's 2.8-liter 6-cylinder car engine. The duplex chain-driven camshaft now ran below the crank instead of above. Iron-linered light-alloy cylinders replaced the previous cast iron types and were capped with redesigned cylinder heads fed by dual Bing slide carbs (CV on the R75/5). The specification included 12-volt electrics with push-button start, though the kickstarter was retained. Power went through the traditional single-plate, engine-speed clutch to a 4-speed gearbox. The tubular steel frame used duplex tubes with the drive shaft built into the right-side rear swingarm.
The rear spring/shock units were adjustable for pre-load with a simple hand lever. Telescopic forks (a BMW innovation from the 1930s) replaced the Earles fork at the front end. Wheels were 19-inch diameter front and 18-inch rear, with 3.25 x 19-inch front and 4.00 x 18-inch rear tires. Brakes were twin-leading-shoe drum front and single-leading-shoe rear, both of 7.87-inch (200mm) diameter.
Though similar in weight to the earlier R50/2, the R50/5 gained 6 horsepower, giving it livelier performance, while the new frame and suspension improved handling. Moving the camshaft below the crank also meant the cylinders sat higher up, improving ground clearance. For 1972, the 4.5-gallon, chrome-paneled "toaster" tank replaced the bulky 6.3-gallon gas tank, and during 1973 the swingarm was lengthened by 2 inches. The idea persists that this was done to correct handling issues, though there's no evidence to support this. However, it did allow for a bigger battery box, while still retaining the kickstarter.
No contemporary U.S. road tests of the R50/5 are extant: It seems testers at the major magazines only rode the 600cc and 750cc versions. Yet some general observations of the range would apply. Of the larger bikes, testers noted a narrow powerband that was higher in the rev range. They also experienced some torque reaction in the rear suspension from the driveshaft, especially at low speeds — though this would likely be less noticeable in the 500 with its lower power. Its claimed 32 horsepower was 8 horsepower down on the R60/5 and 18 horsepower down on the R75/5. There was also some "stiction" in the front fork, an issue that was corrected during 1973 with changes to the fork valves.
And while performance may not be its strong point, the R50/5 has developed a reputation for reliability and longevity matched only by its "Slash 2" forebears. Yet while the 600cc and 750cc engines were carried over to the disc-braked, 5-speed "Slash 6" range in 1974, the 500cc engine was quietly dropped and a 900cc added.
The R50/5's early exit from the range means it's also the rarest of the bunch, with fewer than 8,000 made against more than 38,000 R75/5s, the most popular model. Excellent build quality means they hold up well, but low production makes finding an R50/5 a little harder, as owners seem to hold onto them. MC
1965-1974 Honda CB450K/SS
Claimed Power: 43hp @ 8,000rpm (1965-1967)
Top Speed: 112mph
Engine: 444cc air-cooled DOHC parallel twin
Weight: 420lb (half tank fuel)/45-55mpg
Price then/now: $957 (1968)/$750-$4,500
Though the CB750 is widely considered the nail in the British motorcycle industry's coffin, the CB450 was arguably the shroud. With performance comparable to Triumph's Bonneville, the CB450 also boasted top-drawer features like double overhead camshafts, a twin-leading-shoe front brake (single disc from 1970-on) and, importantly, electric start. Perhaps even more important, unlike earlier pressed-steel-frame Hondas, with a tubular steel frame, it looked the part.
Available only in black, the CB450K was built around a short-stroke, 180-degree, 4-main-bearing crankshaft (360-degree for the Japanese market) driving two overhead camshafts by chain. Valves were closed by torsion bar springs with eccentric adjusters. Drive to the 4-speed gearbox was by wet multiplate clutch with chain final drive. The drivetrain fitted into a single-tube cradle frame with conventional telescopic fork and dual spring/shocks on the rear swingarm. For 1969, the new Super Sport K1 got larger valves and revised camshaft timing for two more ponies, a 5-speed gearbox and nitrogen-filled de Carbon rear shocks.
Cycle magazine tested the revised CB450 in November 1968, and while they found the suspension stiff and the front brake "marginal," its handling was "on a par with the good middleweights, its toughness on a par all its own. Best of all, the bike feels right — everything tight, snug, rubber-mounted where necessary and working together." They concluded: "The new Honda is beautifully engineered, clean, stylish, easy to maintain and quick … what more could you want in a motorcycle?"
1965-1974 Triumph Daytona 500
Claimed Power: 41hp @ 7,500rpm
Top Speed: 105mph
Engine: 490cc air-cooled OHV parallel twin
Weight: 396lb (wet)/45-55mpg
Price then/now: $1,199 (1968)/$2,500-$4,500
What if the BSA Group had copied BMW in the late 1960s and invested in a new factory with an updated range of motorcycles? Unfortunately they didn't, so we'll never know. Instead, they soldiered on with Edward Turner's superannuated 1937 parallel twin design with its exposed pushrod tubes, leaky vertical-split crankcases and separate (though now cast in unit) transmission.
Instead of developing something new, Triumph's answer was to screw as much performance as they could from the old engine at the expense of smooth running and durability. After Buddy Elmore won the Daytona 200 race in 1966 on a Triumph 500, a commemorative model with even more performance was inevitable. The new T100R Daytona got a pair of 26mm Amal Monobloc carbs (Concentric from 1968), higher compression and "race" camshafts for a claimed 41 horsepower. A twin-leading-shoe 7-inch front drum brake was fitted for 1969.
Where the Triumph scored was in its rugged simplicity. The 500cc engine was only 5 horsepower down on the 650 Bonneville and smoother in the mid-range. However, to make this power, the Daytona's peak output had been pushed to 7,500rpm, where vibration became a major issue. Ease of maintenance apart, Cycle concluded, the only thing the T100R excelled at was "being a Triumph." By 1974, time had passed the Daytona by: Kickstarters and drum brakes were dirt bike territory.
I had a 71 R75/5 I bought in 84 with 33K miles. I traded the stock seat for a Saddleman because you could not ride over 200 miles sitting on that board. It was easy to maintain yourself and ran smooth as silk at 70 MPH. The front brake was for looks only. I would have converted to a later model disc brake if I had kept it, not being a purist myself. I sold it when it had 65K miles and started using oil. Now I ride a R100RS. Excellent brakes!
Interesting you should say that. The disc brake that followed the /5 had a horrible reputation. First disc from BMW and without holes in the disc, many retro fitted the drum. I'm just rediscovering the advantages of the drum brake and my Toaster has the best front drum brake I've ever encountered. My Honda 450 had one of Honda's first disc brakes and it functioned great, but my '68 Triumph had a single leading shoe drum which also seemed adequate to my needs. But this was was followed closely by Triumph's first disc. It seems to have been a pivotal era in engineering developments. The even bigger issue with the /5 was the wheel base, length. BMW extended the length by two inches in subsequent years, apparently to keep the bikes from experiencing a high speed wobble, otherwise called a "Tank slapper".
While funky and cool, the slash 5s had an issue which caused me to get rid of my toaster tank 73. Fred Flintstone could stop faster than that drum-braked bike!
I've had one of each. A 1968 Triumph Daytona 500, 1970 Honda CB450, and a 1972 BMW R50/5. I acquired the BMW at age 70 not knowing any analogy had ever been drawn that included these three bikes. The Daytona and the Honda were purchased new, and their 500 cc power was never noticed to be lacking. The handling of the Triumph was the best I have ever known but it was rebuilt twice on the warranty. The Honda was a little bit smoother, but now, at between four and five thousand rpm the Beemer wins hands down. At that kind of rpm the R50 is going between 60 and 70 mph and engine vibration is virtually non existent. Cannot be felt in the handlebars and the rear view mirrors are dead still. That's 1972 technology. I'd place the BMW R50/5 at the top of the list for engineering, design and style. It's like riding around astride a work of art.
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Mike Dunleavy Jr. is back.
After undergoing offseason back surgery late last summer, Dunleavy worked on rehabbing his way back for the first three months of the season. He suffered a setback in November/December when he was initially expected to return and some worried he would miss the entire season.
Dunleavy sitting at his locker with a smile on his face. "I'm back."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) February 7, 2016
The Bulls have been struggling mightily at the wing positions without Dunleavy. Youngsters Doug McDermott & Tony Snell were being relied upon to step up and contribute in Dunleavy's place but were lacking the solid presence he brings this Bulls squad. It was either McDermott's inability to defend or Snell's inconsistencies on the offensive end that would harm the Bulls on a game-to-game basis.
Dunleavy signed a three year deal to stay in Chicago an will play his first game of the 2015-16 season at a time the Bulls need him the most.


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THIS WEEK 2013/14 -25, 50 and 100 YEARS AGO WEEK 23
Saturday 14th January 1989
Midland Combination Premier
Highgate United 4 v 3 Coleshill Town
Scorers: Rhodes, Paul Brady, John Taylor.
Sunday Mercury Wrote:
Highgate frittered many early opportunities before Rhodes gave the visitors a 28th minute lead. Mulholland scored with a twice taken free-kick. Another break away after 42 minutes saw Williams send Paul Brady clear to restore the Coleshill lead. Highgate threw everything into attack in the second half but had to wait until the 68th minute when left back Buchanan beat five players and let fly with a shot which Lutwyche blocked but could not prevent entering the net. Cockerill hammered a blistering shot just under the angle to give Highgate the lead for the first time. But Coleshill equalised a minute later when Rhodes found Taylor unmarked to score. Taylor handled the ball in the Coleshill goalmouth after Lutwyche fumbled a high cross. Cockerill netted from the penalty spot but was ordered to take it again after a Highgate player encroached into the area. Cockerill's second penalty was blocked by Lutwyche but the striker collected the rebound and turned the ball into the net.
P22 W5 D4 L13 F30 A45 Pts14 Pos16/18
Fixture Saturday 21st January 1989.
Coleshill Town v Stratford Town.
Saturday 11th January 1964
Coleshill Town played in the Birmingham Youth & Old Boys League, Mercian Division.
No details available at this time.
P12 W4 D1 L5 F19 A17 Pts9 + two unknown results.
The Coleshill Chronicle stopped publication in December 1963 but was bought by Tamworth Herald and reintroduced once again as the Coleshill Chronicle on 24th January. Several results are missing over this period. However one result known but no details was a Coleshill Charity Cup defeat to Stockingford Allotments.
Saturday 10th January 1914
Evelyn Cecil Shield 4th Round
Coleshill Town 2 v 0 Birmingham Corporation Trams
Scorer: Unknown
Coleshill Chronicle Wrote: I hear that Coleshill Town won the "ruler" with Birmingham Corporation Trams. Town beat the Trams in the Shield tie, after having drawn the two league games. Looker On!
(No match report or goalscorers. The quote above is by Chronicle writer Looker On, in an article named "I Hear…" which gives a brief look at current news).
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