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Eric Dela Cruz: My Life As a Google Chef
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, it's a known fact that the employees at Google live a charmed life. Besides massages and Internet-wired shuttles, Googlers are invited to free breakfast, lunch, and dinner each and every day. The Google campus has 17 gourmet cafés, complete with 700 culinary staffers and 20 chefs. Last Friday I was lucky enough to check out some of the cafés — more on that later! — and speak with Eric Dela Cruz, a chef at Cafe 7. To see what his life as a Google chef is like read more.
Eric studied culinary arts at the City College of San Francisco. Before Google, Eric worked at Draeger's cooking school and as a chef for Bon Appétit magazine. After sampling some of his fresh, California cuisine, Eric and I sat down to chat. Here is what he had to say:
PartySugar: Why did you decide to work at Google?
Eric Dela Cruz: Well, I work Monday through Friday. I get weekends and holidays off. I live the chef's dream. Not too many chefs have a schedule that allows them nights and weekends off. One of my old bosses called to tell me Google was hiring and I immediately knew it was right for me. I get to cook whatever I want with the best quality food around. It's really great because we purchase everything top quality and everything we buy has a positive effect on the environment. We buy 100-percent sustainable, local ingredients. There is no pressure to make money on each plate, I don't have to cook what sells. Food is art and Google is my playground.
PS: What is your day-to-day schedule like?
EDC: I get into the kitchen at 5:45 every morning and start to prep the day's meals. I write a lot of the menus, so I work on those. I answer emails, oversee the arrival of our ingredients. By 6 a.m., I make sure the cooks are prepping the food. The cooks are very important, they are everything. I make sure they know the menus and have decent knife skills. Service starts at 11:30, so we have a couple of hours to make everything. Each day we serve several amuse-bouches, salad and soup bars, a noodle station, two entrées, a veggie station, two pizzas, a sandwich station, and a pastry dessert station. After lunch, we prep for dinner service. I make sure that gets underway with the night cooks and leave around 4 in the afternoon. But we are always preparing, cooking, and serving. In the morning we set out a continental breakfast, lunch service is from 11:30-1:30. At 3 we set out a healthy snack like crudité platters and cheese plates. We have sushi on Thursdays and a full happy hour on Fridays.
PS: Is each café responsible for obtaining their own ingredients or does everyone get the food from some giant Google refrigerator?
EDC: Each cafe functions individually like its own restaurant. We all get our food from the same providers, but since the menus vary, what we order is an individual thing. In my café, there is a person — the receiver — whose job it is, each morning between 6 and 10, to make sure we receive all of our ingredients. There isn't really much competition between the cafés. Naturally you want yours to be the best café, but really what is special is the variety. You know we have 17 different cafés that make totally distinct types of food. You could eat at a new one for 17 days in a row, that's almost half the month tasting new foods.
PS: How do you feel about the chef who left Google to work for Facebook?
EDC: God bless the guy. Congratulations and good luck! You know when opportunity comes knocking, you have to answer the door.
PS: What did you eat for lunch today?
EDC: Nothing. I don't really sit down and have full meals while I am at work. I'm tasting things all day that by the end of the day I am full.
Be sure to check back tomorrow when I take you on a photo tour of the Google cafés!


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Brussels, 22 October 2013
Fifth Activity Report of the Task Force for Greece: Supporting vital reforms
The Commission's Task Force for Greece has published its fifth activity report, covering the period April-September 2013. This period has witnessed a broadening and deepening of the technical assistance provided by the Task Force, which supports the Greek authorities in implementing the economic reform agenda linked to the country's financial assistance programme, as well as in making the best possible use of the country's allocation of EU Structural and Cohesion funding.
Vice-President Olli Rehn, responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, said: "While we are seeing encouraging signs of stabilisation in the Greek economy and expect a return to positive growth in 2014, the situation remains very difficult for Greek citizens, not least the dramatically high numbers of unemployed. The structural reform programme is an agenda for a sustainable recovery in growth and job creation, and the Task Force for Greece is working hard to support the Greek authorities in its implementation. It is particularly encouraging to see the strong improvement in Greece's absorption of EU funding, which is an essential source of investment at this time."
Good progress has been made in unlocking infrastructure investments. Work on four large motorways with a combined value of €7.6 billion, which has been suspended for three years due to the crisis, is close to being restarted, with EU clearance and financial support expected in the coming weeks. The Task Force has been providing advice and guidance to help kick-start the completion of these projects.
One of the most striking improvements to which the Task Force, along with other parts of the European Commission, has contributed has been Greece's increased absorption of Structural and Cohesion Funding. Of the €20 billion currently available to Greece from the EU budget, 67.5% had been disbursed by the end of September, up from 49% at the end of 2012. Since December 2011, Greece has risen from 18th position to 6th in the EU league table of Structural Funds absorption, representing a much-needed injection of liquidity into the economy.
In the area of public finances and tax collection, technical assistance has been instrumental in setting up new structures for public financial management and public revenue administration. There are signs of increased efficiency in the tax administration and the number of completed audits of large taxpayers has more than doubled over the first seven months of the year compared to 2012 (164 vs 66).
The Task Force is also working closely with the authorities to improve the quality of apprenticeships and vocational training.
Lastly, the Task Force has provided support for a national anti-corruption strategy and the appointment of a national coordinator to oversee its implementation, which is already underway. Training in identifying money laundering and tax evasion has been provided to over 500 officials. Technical assistance has supported the preparation of legislation to set up a new registry of bank accounts and helped boost the capacity of the Financial Intelligence Unit (the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism funding authority). This has resulted in the reporting of 1130 cases of suspected tax evasion, the transmission of 313 cases to the Prosecutor´s Office and freezing of assets worth €133 million.
Well-targeted and appropriately resourced technical assistance plays an important role in supporting the necessary reforms of the Greek economy, as does the continued commitment and determination of the Greek authorities.
Going forward, the Task Force considers that technical assistance will be particularly important in the following three areas in order to support Greece's economic recovery:
The Task Force for Greece was launched on 20 July 2011 with the mandate to identify and coordinate the technical assistance that Greece has requested in order to deliver commitments undertaken in its economic adjustment programme. It also works to accelerate the absorption of EU funds in order to sustain economic growth, competitiveness and employment.
This initiative was supported by the European Council on 21 July 2011, which stated that "…Member States and the Commission will immediately mobilise all resources necessary in order to provide exceptional technical assistance to help Greece implement its reforms…"
The Task Force began its work three months later. Today, it coordinates technical assistance across 12 broad policy domains, each comprising a number of specific projects: acceleration of cohesion policy projects; financial institutions/access to finance; administrative reform; budget and taxation; anti-money laundering and anti-corruption; business environment; health reform; judicial reform; labour market, social security, innovation and education; asylum and migration; privatisation and land registry; and network industries and services.
It reports to President Barroso and works under the political guidance of Vice-President Olli Rehn. The Head of the Task Force, Horst Reichenbach, reports regularly on progress to the Greek authorities and to the Commission.
The Task Force consists of around 60 staff and is based jointly in Brussels and Athens.
Many Member States – notably France, Germany and the Netherlands – have also made large numbers of senior experts and officials available, often assuming the full costs of this contribution.
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Calculating water use by industry is not straightforward. Water use can include self-extracted water, distributed water, or reuse water. Calculating water use estimates for an industry or business is made more complicated when water is also supplied to other users, or when water is used in-stream.
Water consumption is equal to the sum of distributed, self-extracted and reuse water use less water supplied to other users, less in-stream use and less distributed water use by the environment.
Water consumption in Tasmania for 2004-05 was 434,300 megalitres (ML), an increase of 4% on the consumption of 417,200 ML in 2000-01. In
2004-05, the agricultural industry was the biggest water consumer of all industries, accounting for 59% of total water consumption, followed by households with 16%, and manufacturing with 11%.
In 2007-08, from a total of 4,200 agricultural businesses in Tasmania, 2,200 or 52% reported they irrigated their land. The North region reported the highest number of agricultural businesses irrigating (55%) followed by the North West (51%) and the South (49%).
In 2007-08, 91,500 hectares (6%) of all Tasmanian agricultural land were irrigated. The North West region reported the highest proportion (10%) land irrigated, followed by the North(7%) and the South (2%).
Agricultural businesses in Tasmania in 2007-08 used a total of 252,100 ML or 2.8 ML per hectare to irrigate their land. The North region was the biggest user of water for irrigation. Its agricultural businesses used 53.3% of the total state water used for irrigation, using 2.8 ML per hectare. The North West region used 33% of the total state water for irrigation with an application rate of 2.9 ML per hectare followed by the South region with 13% of the total water used and application rate of 2.4 ML per hectare.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY INDUSTRYIn 2007-08, Tasmanian industries consumed 124.9 petajoules (PJ) of energy, an increase of 2.0% on 2006-07 energy consumption, and 15.6% on 2003-04.
Manufacturing industry in 2007-08 was the biggest Tasmanian energy consumer. It accounted for 37.1% of total energy consumption, followed by the transport industry with 20.9% and the residential sector with 14.9%.
Tasmanian greenhouse gas emissions including Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF), on a Kyoto accounting basis during the year ended 30 June 2007 were 8.5 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e) an increase of 7.6% on 2006 emissions of 7.9% Mt CO2-e.
At the same time, Australian greenhouse gas emissions were 597.2 Mt CO2-e, a 0.2% increase on 2006 emissions of 596.1 Mt CO2-e.
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New initiative encourages 9-hole rounds; USGA, PGA of America to provide support
NEW YORK -- Americans are spending an average of 500 to 1,400 more hours at the office per year than their parents did. Most people have seen time for leisure activities shrink to two hours per day, maximum. But even a two-hour window of free time can be a chance to play nine holes of golf. In its June 2013 issue, Golf Digest, the bible of the avid golfer, is launching a campaign to support and encourage more nine-hole rounds. Many golfers can play nine holes even when they are busy—and a little golf is always better than no golf at all.
With promotional support from the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America, Golf Digest will create a list of nine-hole-friendly golf courses that will appear at golfdigest.com. The Time for Nine list comprises courses that allow and promote nine-hole play for men, women, juniors and families on layouts that make it easy to do so. Golfers are encouraged to submit qualifying courses to firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com and the list will be published at golfdigest.com.
"We think golfers will play a whole lot more if they join the growing number of golfers who have come to love nine-hole rounds," says Golf Digest Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde. "The real message is, don't let the inability to play 18 pull the game away from you. Eighteen is great. But nine is fine."
In addition to serving as President of the PGA of America, Ted Bishop is the general manager and PGA director of golf at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Ind. Thus, he understands the time constraints that many people are under and is a proponent of nine-hole rounds, both as an industry leader and a golf-facility operator.
"We are very pleased to support Golf Digest and the 'Time for Nine' initiative," says Bishop. "Golf can be experienced in many different ways, and I'm proud that PGA Professionals across the country are encouraging people to have fun by playing nine holes. This new effort shows the commitment that Golf Digest has for the long-term well-being of the game, and I am confident that PGA Professionals will embrace it."
The USGA's support for the "Time for Nine" campaign is part of a multifaceted program that was announced in February to identify challenges and solutions regarding pace-of-play issues in the game of golf. This USGA-led set of initiatives includes: an analysis of key factors known to influence pace of play; the development of a pace-of-play model based on quantifiable data; improvements to the USGA Pace Rating System; on-site assistance at golf courses to help managers assess and improve pace of play; and the creation of player-education programs.
"Five-hour plus rounds of golf are incompatible with the compressed time that many of us have available for recreational activities," said USGA President Glen D. Nager. "Time for Nine is a fun and creative start to promoting the nine-hole round of golf as a complete and enjoyable experience that is consistent with the traditions of playing the game."
According to the USGA, nine-hole rounds of golf are fully compatible with both the Rules of Golf and the USGA Handicap System. For more information on how to calculate a nine-hole handicap, visit www.usga.org/play9.
About Golf Digest
Golf Digest, the world's foremost authority on how to play, what to play and where to play golf is part of Golf Digest Companies and is published by Condé Nast. Condé Nast is home to some of the world's most celebrated media brands. In the United States, Condé Nast publishes 18 consumer magazines, four business-to-business publications, 27 websites, and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices, all of which define excellence in their categories. The company also owns Fairchild Fashion Media (FFM), whose portfolio of brands serves as the leading source of news and analysis for the global fashion community. Condé Nast has won more National Magazine Awards over the past ten years than all of its competitors combined. For more information, visit condenast.com or follow us on Twitter @CondeNastCorp.
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The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA's working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.
The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game's history and funds an ongoing "For the Good of the Game" charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA's Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
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Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
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'Glee' Recap: 'Puppet Master'
On tonight's episode of 'Glee,' which says to hell with Turkey Day, the cast sing and dance with puppet doppelgangers of themselves.
In the glee room, Blaine (Darren Criss) is trying to lead the New Directions into picking songs for Nationals, but his idea to do an acapella number is met with opposition by an angry group who thinks he came on too strong.
His fiance Kurt (Chris Colfer) isn't faring much better with his band, Pamela Lansbury, who don't like the first gig he booked for them at NYADA's piano bar. Trying to convince them he's right, Kurt explains his vision of them performing Madonna's 'Into the Groove' at the venue.
Sue (Jane Lynch) is in a meeting to see if she should become the permanent principal. After being told a decision will be made in a week, she is invited out for a beer by the school superintendent who says he's looking for one of the guys to hang out with. Upset by this suggestion that she's masculine, Sue reminisces about how she got her trademark tracksuit: specifically when the outfit earned her fear and respect from the students.
After Kurt suggests that Blaine shouldn't come off as a puppet master to his fellow glee club members, Blaine has a hallucinogenic dream in the choir room that the New Directions are puppets -- at which point he and the Blaine-loving puppets sing 'You're My Best Friend' by Queen.
His trip into fantasy land is quickly broken when he wakes up in the real world being yelled at by the New Directions, who are upset that he didn't participate at all during their meeting -- most likely because he was in la la land.
Jake (Jacob Artist) is working on dance moves with the Cheerios when it quickly becomes obvious that he's sleeping with all of them, something which upsets mean girl Bree (Erinn Westbrook).
Later, at the suggestion of Blaine, Jake sits in the back of the choir room and has a vivid hallucination that he's in a music video with Marley and Bree, performing a mash-up of Janet Jackson's 'Nasty/Rhythm Nation.'
Meanwhile, Blaine has created a puppet of Kurt in his arts and crafts senior elective. He's walking through the halls talking to it when Sue (in heels, at the suggestion of Becky, to make herself more feminine) falls in front of him. Worried that a crazed student talking to a puppet will make her look bad at her evaluation she takes away the Kurt puppet.
Will (Matthew Morrison) tries to help Sue with her masculinity by telling her about Ginger Rogers, a woman who could do everything her dancing partner Fred Astaire could, but backwards and in heels. Will says he will teach her how to do the same if she gives him money for glee club outfits. She refuses, but sitting in the back of the room where the kids are hallucinating, Sue has a dream that she's dancing with Will as Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire while singing 'Cheek to Cheek.'
Bree confronts Jake and tells him she's pregnant with his baby and wants him to go with her to the doctor. DUN DUN DUN!
Meanwhile, Blaine sneaks into Sue's office to steal his Kurt puppet, but he is caught by Sue who gives him detention. This is a decision which upsets him because he had planned to see Kurt's first show in New York. Blaine tries to explain the situation to Kurt, but he freaks out saying he's a flesh and blood human and not a plaything. Or, you know, a puppet.
As if Kurt's evening couldn't be any worse, the only man who arrives to see the band Pamela Lansbury is a guy convinced Angela Lansbury is performing.
In detention, Blaine hallucinates that Jake and Becky (Lauren Potter) are puppets who tell him everything he wants to hear, but he is quickly woken up by real life Jake who says he has to leave.
When Jake meets up with Bree she says everything is OK because she got her period. She then tells him that as long as he keeps sleeping around he will never be a respectable person but rather a father to multiple children with different partners. Bree then orders him to leave her alone because he's "toxic."
Sue calls Unique (Alex Newell) to help her with her problem, asking him to make her look more like a woman. With her new makeover in place, Sue has her evaluation and the superintendent apologizes for overlooking her feminine side.
Inside the choir room, former principal Figgins (Iqbal Theba) shows the school board the gas leak in the room that has been causing the kids to hallucinate. Sue admits she already fixed the problem and cuts Figgins' pay because as a janitor, it was his problem. The group then tells Sue she is the permanent principal they need. Armed with confidence, she asks the superintendent out on a date but he awkwardly declines.
Even though there is no gas leak anymore, Blaine is still talking to puppets. Thankfully, the real Tina interrupts his conference with puppet Tina to offer him a lead during Nationals -- specifically because the group agreed they were being too hard on him.
Jake, shaken by Bree's talk with him, attempts to ask Marley out again, but she admits that since he cheated on her she no longer feels the way about him that she used to.
Pamela Lansbury gets good news from Kurt who says their second gig will be at the Williamsburg Music Hall thanks to the one guy who sat through their last performance. He has connections. A package then arrives from Blaine as an apology for missing their first show: puppets of each member of the band.
After saying sorry to the group for his behavior, Blaine gifts the New Directions with their puppet selves (he's been busy) and everyone performs Ylvis' 'The Fox.'
Make sure to tune in next week for the show's Christmas themed fall finale. Puppets need not apply.


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George Lindsey, the Southern-born character actor who played dim hayseed Goober Pyle, the genial gas station auto mechanic on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Mayberry R.F.D.," died early Sunday morning. He was 83.
Lindsey, who later was a regular on the long-running country music comedy show "Hee Haw," died at a healthcare center in Nashville after a brief illness, said his manager and booking agent, Carrie Moore-Reed.
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About DRCThe Democratic Republic of Congo is a beautiful but war-ridden country in Central Africa. DRC backpacking tours are currently not advised due to the political climate and violence in the country in recent years.
DRC Budget Travel
Below is a list of DRC's top destinations, click on the link to view all details and tours.
Fast Facts
Congolese Franc and centimes
Dialing Code
DRC HIV/AIDS is a major threat that affects a large percentage of the population, with a high mortality rate mostly due to lack of treatment and healthcare, and also a lack of education and awareness in the country. Rape and sexual violence also play a large role in AIDS prevalence among women. Retrovirals are rarely available, and most patients do not survive to a high age due to such a lack of healthcare and treatment.
DRC airports are:
• Bangoka International Airport
• Kinshasa International Airport
• Lubumbashi International Airport
• Goma International Airport
DRC birdlife is extremely rich and diverse, with over a thousand species of bird to be found across the country. DRC's rainforests especially are extremely important habitats for a large number of bird species, and the tropical climate also brings a number of migratory species. A large number of birds however face vulnerability or extinction due to habitat loss and forest destruction.
DRC conservation is still in very early stages, despite major efforts to increase conservation and perseveration in the country. Years of war, violence, poaching, habitat destruction and land abuse have taken their toll on the DRC, and many species of plant and animal face extinction without increased conservation in the country from a national level.
DRC cultures include the following:
• Art plays an important role in many tribal cultures
• Cuisine is an important social and family tradition
• Music plays a huge role in DRC culture
• Literature is fairly prevalent in Congolese culture
DRC customs laws allow for the following items:
• 200 cigarettes or one box of cigars or tobacco
• Women are allowed to import cigarettes only
• 1 bottle of alcohol
• 50ml perfume for personal use
DRC health issues are a serious threat across the country. Malaria, polluted water, rabies, polio and many other diseases are prevalent across most regions, and it is essential to follow basic precautions when visiting the DRC to avoid illness. Medical facilities are poor and usually only found in urban areas, and healthcare options are very scarce in general.
The following DRC inoculations are required:
• Yellow Fever
• Hepatitis A & B
• Typhoid
• Polio
• Rabies
DRC languages include the following:
• French (official language)
• Kikongo (national language)
• Lingala (national language)
• Swahili (national language)
• Tshiluba (national language)
DRC malaria medication includes the following:
• Mefloquine (Lariam)
• Doxycycline
• Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone)
DRC money and banking information includes the following:
• Banking hours are from Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 11h30
• Travellers cheques are generally not accepted outside of Kinshasa, and fees are very high
• Credit cards very seldom work except in major hotels in Kinshasa
• US Dollars are accepted in most cities and towns
• Domestic flight tickets can only be purchased with officially exchanged money
DRC people include the following groups:
• Mongo
• Luba
• Kongo
• Mangbetu-Azande
DRC local phrases include the following:
• How are you today - Habari za leo (Swahili)
• Please - S'il vous plait (French)
• Thank you - Merci (French)
• Melesi - Thank you (Lingala)
DRC plants range from ancient prehistoric trees to lush vegetation, and a range of crops, trees and vegetation types can be found across the country's beautiful and diverse habitats, supporting a wide number of endemic birds and animals. Plant life in the DRC offers some of the greatest biodiversity in the world.
A 2007 United Nations estimate puts the DRC population at 62,600,000.
DRC religion includes the following groups:
• Roman Catholic 50%
• Protestant 20%
• Kimbanguist 10%
• Islam 10%
• Indigenous 10%
Safety Tips
DRC safety tips include the following:
• Travel to the eastern and north eastern regions of DRC is not recommended at all under any circumstances
• Non-essential travel to the rest of DRC is not recommended at this time due to the high level of danger
• Crime and lawlessness is a huge problem in most areas, especially in the eastern parts
• Avoid crowds at all times, as political demonstrations are common and often turn violent
• Driving is a high-risk activity and hijackings are fairly common in most places
DRC local transport options include the following:
• Plane
• Truck
• Ferry
Travel Books
DRC recommended travel books include the following:
• Democratic Republic Of The Congo by Rita Milios
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cultures of the World Series by Jay Heale
• Enchantment of the World Series: Democratic Republic of the Congo by Terri Willis
Visa Requirements
DRC visa requirements include the following:
• Passport which is valid for six months at least
• ID or green card
• 2 Visa Application Forms
• 2 Passport photographs
• Copy of airline tickets or itinerary
What To Buy
What to buy for DRC safaris:
• Good quality backpack or soft-top luggage, plus moneybag
• French phrasebook and DRC travel guide
• First aid kit with basic supplies
• Bottled drinking water
• Current DRC map
What To Pack
What to pack for DRC safaris:
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and a sunhat
• Comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes as well as sandals for indoor use
• Lightweight long sleeve cotton clothing, rain jacket, warm clothing
• Camera, binoculars and spare batteries and film
• Insect repellent spray and citronella lotions
When To Go
When to go to DRC:
• The dry season is the best time to visit as conditions are a bit cooler
• In the north the dry season runs from December and February
• In the south dry season runs between April and October
• Generally the country is hot and humid all year round
• Rainy season in the north is April to October, while in the south it is November to March
DRC wildlife offers Africa's greatest biodiversity, and many species can be found in the DRC rainforests which are not found anywhere else in the wild. Especially rare wildlife includes chimpanzee, bonobo, mountain gorilla, okapi and white rhino, all of which face extinction through habitat loss and poaching. National parks no longer offer protection as warfare and violence erupts within park boundaries.
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The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!
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The Cowboys and Saints are built to play a back and forth game, and it appears to be headed that direction.
The Saints went up early on Mark Ingram's touchdown run, but the Cowboys bounced back with a 58-yard touchdown pass to Dez Bryant.
It's early for Bryant to be this involved, so perhaps it's a good sign for the Cowboys.
Dallas is down another inside linebacker, with Ernie Sims leaving the game with dizziness.
UPDATE 1:58 p.m. ET: And Bryant just put another 58-yard touchdown on the board, to give the Cowboys a 14-7 lead. The Saints have no one who can single-cover him.


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Who has heard the soothing sound of crashing surf, smelled the crisp salty sea air, basked in the warmth of the sun overhead and sand under foot, relished the joy of catching the perfect wave, felt an angler's excitement from the tug of the fishing line, returned from an invigorating shore swim, delighted in the sighting of a passing pod of dolphins, or watched in quiet awe the beauty of an ocean sunset, and not been inspired to hold and keep these experiences dear?
Our rivers, our beaches and our ocean are incredible natural resources that serve as special spiritual sanctuaries. But our coast provides not only intangible, emotional value, a healthy marine ecosystem also serves as a critical source of real economic wealth in southern California, from the bounty of seafood, recreation and tourism it provides. When we protect the watersheds in which we all live, from the most inland neighborhood streets to the furthest edge of the sea, we protect our own well being.
Since 1985, people like you who care about our rivers, beaches and oceans have been a part of Heal the Bay's fight to make Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean.
As far back as our first fight to end the dumping of untreated wastewater from the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, we've worked from a base of science to educate you, the media and government agencies about the causes and effects of pollution on our Bay.
Today, the greatest threats to our coastal waters and watersheds, and to all of us - both human and animal - that rely on the ocean for pleasure, income or sustenance, come from urban and stormwater runoff, plastic pollution, and the ever-increasing stresses to our marine environment from over-fishing and climate change.
To meet these challenges, Heal the Bay continues to partner with you and thousands of your neighbors in southern California through community action programs such as Nothin' But Sand and Coastal Cleanup Day and through advocacy efforts to move municipal, state and Federal government and regulatory agencies to act in our collective interests. We couldn't meet our challenges without the help of local businesses, community leaders, grassroots activists, and our dedicated volunteers and supporters across Los Angeles County and beyond.
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With a knot in your stomach, you debate whether to lie or admit your fright. Neither Bill nor Kim speak, as if waiting for your answer to the implied challenge.
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UUCA's 700 members and contributing friends hail from all corners of the Atlanta area and represent many diverse backgrounds.


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A man steals a computer from the local Walmart, punches an employee who tries to stop him, and he speeds away in a Jeep.
Police then catch up to him and the man ends up getting tasered, but then he steals the police car, and ends up wrecking the squad car after a high speed chase.
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During the early '90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock 'n' roll. Their reputation as a prominent figure in the neo-hippie jam band circuit didn't take long to develop, as their brand of free-form jazz and blues intertwined with Southern Rock quickly captivated audiences across the nation.
Tonight marks the band's third appearance on the Austin City Limits television show. Since their last appearance as part of Season 31 in 2006, Widespread Panic has released several critically-acclaimed CDs. 2008's Free Somehow, marks an innovative shift for the band with "added force of new textures—strings, bells, horn sections, gospel choirs", all of which "frees the band from the constraints of its musical legacy, while also revisiting what made Panic great to begin with" (Paste). Their 11th studio release, 2010's Dirty Side Down, showcases all Widespread's musical strengths for "the band's finest studio offering in over a decade" (All Music Guide). "This is an accomplished work from a group that understands itself completely, deftly straddling the line between instinct and craft," wrote Billboard.
"We've always considered the camaraderie of the band to be as important as anything else, more important, actually," said drummer Todd Nance. "It really is like a family and I think that comes through in the music. I hope so."
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Hannah Sullivan: Pursuing Her Dreams In Science, LifeSOCORRO, N.M. April 30, 2012– Hannah Sullivan fits the mold for a Macey Scholar – even if she didn't come to Tech with the same pedigree that many students bring.
| Hannah Sullivan -- chemical engineer, world traveler, leader and Macey Scholar.
"I thank my parents for that," she said. "They have always encouraged me to do what I wanted. They've traveled a lot and that showed me that you can do it and it's not that difficult."
Since arriving at Tech, Sullivan has built a spectacular track record in the classroom, the laboratory and the community. She also has had multicultural experiences to broaden her horizons. When she was a senior in high school, her parents sold their farm near Capitan and traveled through South America for the duration of the school year.
"We had a good time and learned the language," she said.
Sullivan also enrolled in the International Student Exchange Program for the fall 2011 semester, studying at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden.
"I got some engineering courses done, but the main reason I went was to see another country," she said. "I met many other exchange students from all over the world and now have friends in Europe."
Her experience in Sweden helped her appreciate the education she is receiving at New Mexico Tech. In Luleå, she had very little homework and most of her grade was based on one large exam.
"That made me realize that I learn much more here from the way we teach at Tech," she said. "I did learn a lot, but I'm happy to be back at Tech."
As a high school student, Sullivan knew she wanted to come to New Mexico Tech, but wasn't sure what she wanted to study.
During her first semester, she looked through the course catalog and started eliminating the disciplines she did not want to pursue. Eventually, only one course of study remained: Chemical Engineering. And it didn't take her long to realize she made the right choice.
Sullivan started working in the department's labs as a freshman with Leclerc.
"During my first semester, I didn't know what I was doing," she said. "But the grad students got me introduced to the lab. In my second semester, I did a research project."
Much of her research work has related to the processing of ethanol and butanol into hydrogen. For her junior design project, she and her teammates are working on building a photobioreactor to produce microalgae. Those experiences have led her to an interest in launching a career in renewable energy.
In addition to a stellar GPA and research results, Sullivan has also been involved in several campus clubs and outreach efforts. She is active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers student chapter and was welcomed into Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. She has also volunteered for Science Fair. She has volunteered for fundraisers and outreach activities, such as a dog wash and the Community Arts Party.
As secretary of the AIChE club, Sullivan got the department's newsletter off the ground. Leclerc wrote in his nomination letter that Sullivan didn't wait for instructions; she tackled the tasks one by one and got approval from faculty and department staff.
This summer, she will work as an intern with Bend Research in Bend, Ore., where she will be working on the chemical engineering side of pharmaceutical research.
Sullivan said she was surprised to find that she was selected to be a Macey Scholar.
"This is a great honor to be chosen," Sullivan said. "I read the interviews with last year's Macey Scholars and I didn't know if I was up to the qualifications. So, I'm really honored."
Two of her professors – Dr. Michaelann Tartis and Dr. Corey Leclerc – weren't too surprised. They both nominated Sullivan with glowing recommendations.
Tartis wrote that, "Hannah has exuded enthusiasm, self-reliance and leadership … She is eager to learn and makes good use of her resources to ensure that her understanding of engineering is solid."
Her peers have also given her high marks. In anonymous surveys after team exercises, Sullivan's teammates indicated that they'd all seek her out as a team member in future exercises.
Leclerc praised Sullivan's academic abilities and research acumen, saying that she pushes graduate students and post-docs to help her get the experimental results complete. He also mentioned what he called "a more telling anecdote." While in Sweden, Sullivan missed a thermodynamics class, which is a prerequisite for two other classes. The department allowed her to take those next two courses – and she is earning A's in both.
"This is something that could be achieved … by having the intellectual ability to understand these two courses with only a self-taught understanding of the underlying fundamentals," Leclerc said.
After she graduates next year, Sullivan plans on entering the workforce. She may pursue a graduate degree some day, but only after she starts a career and has a better idea of what sort of graduate research project she'd like to pursue.
"I'm just looking for experiences at this point," she said. "I don't have enough experience to know everything that's out there yet."
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In Assassin's Creed III, you play ss a Native American assassin and your mission is to eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more. From bustling city streets to the chaotic battlefields, play a critical role in the most legendary events of the American Revolution including the Battle of Bunker Hill and Great Fire of New York. Introducing the Anvil Next game engine, the stunning new technology that will revolutionize gaming with powerful graphics, lifelike animations, immersive combat, and advanced physics often seen on the Xbox 360.
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Assassin's Creed III for the Xbox 360 offers players a completely different and unique experience compared to the previous installments. Assassin's Creed III lets players control the hooded character, Conner, through his youth up until his young adulthood years, in which he seeks vengeance. This game also offers gamers an all new kind of gameplay. For example, in Assassin's Creed III players are taken to a revolutionary America in which they may venture through forests or creep quietly among the rooftops. Assassin's Creed III will give players the experience of some of the most epic moments of this time period.
Typically, the player is given details about an object they must find. Objects are found by interrogating people and getting information in any way possible, to eventually find the target. In this specific installment, players are also given a free roaming option that allows them to explore all the many different aspects of the game. The players may try their hand at finding historical artifacts hidden within the game, or even battle British Red Coats. The game spans areas from Boston, MA to New York, and the player will experience a variety of types of terrains including expansive seascapes, leafy forests and so on.
While the player controls the Conner character throughout the game, he can also take on the part of other characters. Because the story is set during revolutionary America, there will be times when the player will interact and battle alongside the Patriots at the Battle of Bunker Hill. After a while, the player will enter the New World era of the game where, he will encounter its beautiful landscapes and scenery. Besides the story and gameplay of Assassin's Creed III, there are also a lot of improvements to the game itself. The game's physics engine has been tweaked, crowds have been reworked to behave better, and the free roaming option is an innovative feature in the series.
The combat physics engine has also been revamped and includes many new abilities and functions for the player to try their hand at. The player may interact with walls and branches as well as customize the elements on the player's HUD for optimum viewing abilities. The combat system is similar to previous systems but with improvements; there are also new combat animations programmed into the gameplay. Just like any other Assassin's Creed there are weapons but the player must visit a shop to swap certain specific weapons like swords or axes.
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Fans flock to see 'A Hard Day's Night at Modesto's State Theatre
Beatles fans, young and old, converged Sunday on the State Theatre to be rocked by the carefree beat of an earlier era. The 50th anniversary showing of "A Hard Day's Night" drew more than 400.
"It's The Beatles – hello! – best rock band ever, to this day. Fifty years from now, will anyone go back to see Justin Bieber videos – I don't think so," said Tina Johnson of Turlock. She dressed her kids in Sgt. Pepper costumes when they were little and said the now 10- and 12-year-olds are still huge fans.
A crowd spanning all ages came in t-shirts decorated with the Fab Four's faces, their album covers or just sparkly Beatles imprints. They posed with a life-size cutout of Ringo Starr and savored a cake decorated with tie-dyed peace signs, smiley faces and flower-power blooms in neon colors.
Claire Niemann, 15, said she's a huge fan and can't wait to see Paul McCartney perform in San Francisco in August. She and her dad have tickets.
"When she was 10, I told her they were the greatest band ever, of all time. Now she knows more about them than I do," said Randall Niemann with a grin.
Self-proclaimed '60s fanatic Rachel Hall came in love beads and a mini-skort. She brought her granddaughters Miqa Davis, 15, and Torey Maravilla, 16. Hall said she's been a fan since she saw The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show" when she was 14. Her favorite Beatles song, "Can't Buy Me Love," is in the "Hard Day's Night" soundtrack, but her granddaughters' top tune, "Imagine," came from John Lennon after the Fab Four broke up.
"They encompass everything. From (the 1963 album) 'Please, Please Me' to 'Abbey Road' (1969) is quite an evolution," said Beatles devotee Mark Astorino. He has a collection of 40 well-thumbed books about the group and knows all their nearly 300 songs. His favorite is "Rain" – "the B side of 'Lady Madonna,' it's an obscure little song," he said.
Lennon wrote the "Hard Day's Night" title song in a day and it was recorded the next, Astorino said. "Just the stories that go with it," he said with a nostalgic smile. "I could talk for hours on them."
"Our entire living room is Beatles. He has the original pins, the action figures," said wife Dawn Astorino.
Less in love with The Beatles were State Theatre regulars Ray and Faye Thompson, celebrating their 70th year together. Ray Thompson said he watched their Sullivan show debut in 1964 and was not all that impressed.
Neither were the reviewers. The Feb. 24, 1964, issue of Newsweek panned the group. "Visually, they are a nightmare: tight, dandified, Edwardian/Beatnik suits and great pudding bowls of hair. Musically, they are a near-disaster: guitars and drums slamming out a merciless beat," the review began, as quoted on www.edsullivan.com.
The article goes on to complain that the lyrics were "punctuated by nutty shouts of 'yeah, yeah, yeah!' " and it ends predicting the group will fade quickly.
History went the other way, however. The Beatles released the day-in-the-life-of film "A Hard Day's Night" that same year, which critic Roger Ebert called "one of the great life-affirming landmarks of the movies."
The black and white classic was named to Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Movies list in 2010. Compiler Richard Corliss notes the film was composed and shot on the fly. " 'A Hard Day's Night' captures a moment, maybe the last, when rock stars didn't take themselves seriously and could unaffectedly enjoy the pleasure of being rich (yeah!), famous (yeah!), adored (yeah!)," he wrote.
It was that spirit of fun and freedom that still appeals to everyone, said Mary Hamilton. "I remember dancing around when I was younger, dancing around, acting silly," she said.
"There's nobody like them today," Hamilton said. She loves them ... yeah, yeah, yeah.


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But what will 2013 look like? A few things are already clear: The Rock promises to be a big part of the WWE product beginning next month and lasting (at least) through WrestleMania. There's a good chance he'll even wear the WWE heavyweight championship heading into the big show, where many expect he'll once again face John Cena in a rematch for the ages.
WWE also begins 2013 with a number of relatively fresh acts that could factor into the company's plans in a big way. Chief among them is Ryback, who came on strong late in 2012. Despite dominating his competition, he's been unable to capture the big prize. Will 2013 be the year that "Big Hungry" scarfs down a world title?
Still holding on to his Money in the Bank briefcase, it's a good bet that Dolph Ziggler will finally break through as a true main-event star in 2013. But then again, some people have been predicting that for years.
Otherwise, 2013 is very much a blank slate for the sport. But for the usual suspects, there are no obvious candidates to provide a dream match in TNA and give Jeff Hardy a run for his money as the company's top star. The promotion is vastly improved from where it was a year ago, but also is not generating the kind of groundswell among fans that's necessary to contribute to bona fide wrestling boon.
Much the same can be said for Ring of Honor, which is ending 2013 with a whimper instead of a bang. The company's biggest show of the year, Final Battle, was high on athleticism, but low on buzzworthiness. Sadly, that's been ROH's signature throughout 2012, and there's not much reason for optimism in 2013.
In December 2011, I attempted to predict 2012's PWI Achievement Award frontrunners a year in advance. I have to say I didn't do too shabby. Among my predictions: That CM Punk would lead in the Wrestler of the Year category; that Punk and Daniel Bryan would put forth a Match of the Year contender; that the feud between John Cena and The Rock would be among the hottest of 2012; and that Bobby Roode and Kevin Steen would wreak enough havoc in their respect promotions to gain consideration as Most Hated Wrestler of the YTear. You can check my picks against the actual winners inside the pages of PWI's Year-End issue, available now at www.pwi-online.com.
My crystal ball is considerably hazier than it was a year ago, but, nevertheless, here's my forecast for the top contenders in PWI's 2013 annual awards.
2013 Tag Team of the Year: The pool of talented tag teams is far deeper than it was just a year ago, when Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne struggled to get TV time despite wearing the tag team championship. Today, Team Hell No is one of the hottest acts in all of wrestling. That said, I'd be surprised if Daniel Bryan and Kane were in the running for this award next year. That's only because I expect both men to return to singles competition before long. Still, there are plenty of other quality tag teams to choose from in WWE. If they can stay healthy for an extended period of time, Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio Jr. have the makings of one of the most exciting duos in years. The Prime Time Players should also shine in 2013. In TNA, the athletic Chavo Guerrero Jr. and powerful Hernandez are sticking to a proven recipe for tag team success. In ROH, which has been long-heralded for its tag team division, the only tandem to really grab my attention in recent months is Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander. If they can pry the tag team belts away from the Briscoes, the so-called C&C Wrestle Factory could at least earn a third runner-up spot.
2013 Woman of the Year: It's been a down year for women's wrestling, at least in the big national promotions. But there are some things to look forward to. Gail Kim rightfully earned the top spot in our "Female 50" this year, but hasn't had much depth in her competition. If that changes in 2013, she could be a lock for Woman of the Year. Longtime indy standout Sara Del Rey is now in WWE's developmental territory. If and when she graduates to the main roster, she should instantly be a contender for the Divas title, and for this award. Then again, who's to say this award will go to an actual wrestler? After being dumped on by everybody from John Cena to Dolph Ziggler to Vince McMahon, Vickie Guerrero is primed for a makeover as a sympathetic, assertive and (gasp!) likeable female authority on WWE's Raw brand.
2013 Match of the Year: This is a tough one. With ring masters like Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, and Triple-H all retired or semi-retired, WWE will be counting on its full-time roster to deliver the best performances of 2013. CM Punk is the most likely to come through with a five-star classic, especially if given the right opponent and the right stage. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29 may fit the bill. Speaking of WrestleMania, The Rock and John Cena had an epic match in Miami, but not a perfectly executed one. With a year to work out the kinks, a rematch could be downright flawless. For years now, TNA has been home to some of the sport's most talented performers, including Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe, and Austin Aries. Any two—or even three—of those men could deliver a MOTY-worthy performance. It's up to TNA tell the right story to elevate it to the next level.
2013 Most Popular Wrestler of the Year: As long as John Cena is competing, he's going to be a top vote-getter for this award (and, strangely, for Most Hated, as well.) If he can regain the WWE championship in 2013, and beat The Rock along the way, he could win over even more fans. Cena's biggest challenge for this award may be The Rock himself, depending on how active he remains through and after WrestleMania. Ryback peaked too late in 2012 to be a serious threat for this award, but will have all of 2013 to make those "Feed Me More" chants grow louder and louder. Finally in the right role at the right time, TNA's world champion and top star, Jeff Hardy, has to be considered in the mix.
2013 Most Hated Wrestler of the Year: With the momentum he has going, it's hard to think that CM Punk will be any less despised a year from now than he is today. Joining him as top vote-getters for this award could be the members of The Shield, either collectively or on their own. If the latter, Dean Ambrose is the most likely to shine as a sinister villain in WWE. A dark horse candidate: Randy Orton, who has clearly been going through the motions for months now as an alleged "good guy" and appears anxious to return to his sadistic former self. In TNA, the members of Aces & Eights have plenty of heat, but it's going to take some real character development of its individual members for fans to get invested enough to actually hate them.
2013 Feud of the Year: Although the pieces are in place for some hot rivalries heading into WrestleMania, they'll likely have to last considerably longer to get strong consideration for this award. If Cena and The Rock can rekindle some of the magic of their past war of words, they'll likely be in the mix. If Brock Lesnar agrees to a semi-regular schedule in 2013, a reignited feud with Triple-H could get very intense. And if Orton returns to the dark side as I predict he will do, WWE may be tempted to go back to the old reliable feud of Cena vs. Orton. That could feel relatively fresh and fun. Of the other two national promotions, the only obvious candidate for this award is ROH's blossoming rivalry between Kevin Steen and Jay Lethal. Any feud that begins with one wrestler spitting on the other wrestler's mother is almost a shoe-in for a runner-up spot.
2013 Wrestler of the Year: You know by now that CM Punk won this award for the second time. Although it's unlikely that he'll still be holding on to his gold by this time next year, a string of solid performances in WWE's main-event scene could make him a contender to three-peat. A more likely candidate is Cena, who looks primed to reclaim the WWE championship in 2013 and take on some very big challenges along the way. How about Lesnar? 2002's Wrestler of the Year surely has the tools to dominate the wrestling world. The bigger question is if he has the motivation to do so. Dark horses include Sheamus, who had a commendable 2012 but was never truly the face of WWE. That could change in 2013. Another is Dolph Ziggler, who is already considered one of the sport's best performers and could get a matching push in 2013. And then there's Jeff Hardy, who has long had the skill and charisma to be wrestling's biggest star, but now may have the clear head to close the deal.
That's all for me. Once again, on behalf of the entire PWI team, Happy New Year!


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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Thunderbird --> Evolution
The migration took me some days...the first step was to get all my pop mails from my main freemail account into gmail where I can get them via imap. Gmail is really nice to aggregate various mail accounts because it can get your mails via pop from every server you want!
Just be careful not to forward all the messages you get on gmail to the account you want to import :D You will get some nice messages from google that they are sorry, but they have given up because of a mail loop. I guess the message is worth doing it anyway ;)
Some thoughts about evolution:
What I like about evolution is the build in calendar and how Evolution integrates into gnome. Thats really great.
But I'm a little bit disappointed by Evolutions ui. I am used to Thunderbird and it could be that I just need some time to get used to Evolution, but as a "first user" the ui and the menus are quite confusing.
One example is the creation of a new appointment. I've never seen a bigger button-salad: The "Save", "Print" and "Close" buttons are somehow "grouped" together. There is a toggle button ("Show time as busy") in between of some normal buttons and the "Alarms" button opens a new window which uses 7/10 of the space for the "custom" alarm which is only one of the options in the dropdown list (and maybe the most rarely used one).
Another example is the compose mail window: half of the space of the window is used for other things then the text of the email, which should be the central part of the ui.
The notification area at the bottom of the main window is confusing too, when there are more things going on you can watch the buttons and labels fly around like in one of the good old videos of the 90's.
I really don't want to piss someone off: I respect the work everyone did for Evolution and I do understand as well that it's not easy to design complex ui's.
16 comments:
- Anonymous said...
maybe you should have tried Thunderbird3 with this: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/9656
This gives you the basic Gnome integration and the UI will be light-years ahead of Evolution.
Bad timing for migration ;)
- November 23, 2009 at 12:32 AM
- Anonymous said...
try thunderbird 3 beta 4. this version integrates very well with gnome and is super fast with imap compared with evolution which sucks
- November 23, 2009 at 12:46 AM
- Tom said...
Evolution is very bad at handling IMAP or tons of mails (thousands)
This my friend won't be a long term solution :P
- November 23, 2009 at 1:03 AM
- Pete said...
I'd love to switch to Evolution at some point. But alas, I can't get it to connect to any IMAP servers.
- November 23, 2009 at 6:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
I agree, Evolution is in dire need of some UI love. Everything takes too much space on the screen, and there seems to be little logic behind the placement of the UI elements.
Every year I alternate between the Gnome-integration goodness of Evolution and the speed and UI of Thunderbird. Sadly, neither solution is optimal, although I'm willing to trade integration for usability.
- November 23, 2009 at 7:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
I have yet to find any user able to use evolution comfertably. Evolution needs to split up the program to have a descent UI from each seperatly from the contrains of the main shell...
- November 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM
- oliver said...
Nice thing is, now that you have all your mail imported to an IMAP server, you can switch between clients in no time :-) and even have TB and Evo running side by side.
- November 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Anonymous said...
The weirdest thing is, if you attaching a file to a new mail, it 'downloads' it (locally somehow!), and you have to wait until you can send the mail.
Not idea what is going on there :D
- November 23, 2009 at 1:04 PM
- andre klapper said...
Some comments here are a bit weird to me. For me it works well with large IMAP boxes, and regarding the last comment I'd love to have the bug report URL of it. :-)
- November 23, 2009 at 1:37 PM
- Matthew W. S. Bell said...
Evolution's GPG handling is very poor, to the point of having critical security failures. For example, when verifying a signature, it does not even bother to extract the identity of the signatory.
- November 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- Anonymous said...
I've switched from Thunderbird 2 to Evolution last year to have better GNOME integration. Most importantly the Adressbook with its automatic Birthday calendar and GPG out of the box (no addons).
Migrating my pop mail was easy once I've figured out how.
You have to move the mailbox folderstructure from .evolution to .thunderbird/profile/...
Then you need to make sure there are no spaces in folder names and no strange German letters like ä, ö,ü, ß.
I could not find the page where I got the exact details from. :-(
Ever since I've moved my ~500 MB of mail to Evolution I hat to live with frequent crashed file quickly flicking though the mails (deleting).
Strange error messages regarding IMAP on web.de freemail.
Way to small window size and field sizes in the mail filter dialogue.
I will definitely try the new Thunderbird and see how the integration is coming along in Ubuntu.
My feeling is that the GNOME devs should rather work on a Evolution 3.0 than on a GNOME 3.0 ...
- November 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM
- Laurent Duperval said...
I wrote a quick blog on this also:
I tried evolution and I found that the IMAP integration worked very well, with my local IMAP server, as well as with Google IMAP.
I have logged some of the bugs I identified in my blog posting. However, since I wrote it, I have moved to Sylpheed Claws because Evolution crashes so often.
Claws is another beast with its own annoyances. I don't know if I'll stick around very long with it.
I'll probably be back to Thunderbird again, once a stable build for Karmic-64bit is available. I'm hoping that all the performance issues I have seen will have disappeared by then.
- November 23, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Anonymous said...
Now that you've switched to IMAP, you might seriously consider giving a mail client like mutt a try.
- November 23, 2009 at 9:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
I've been using Evolution with very large mail boxes (there's about 2GB of mail in total on my personal mailserver) via IMAP for ages. Not had any problems. It's an IMAP server on the local network, which is rather different from being away on teh intarwebz somewhere, but still.
Don't like Thunderbird's interface, and it seems to have more IMAP problems than Evo, at least for me (it keeps insisting on opening sixty zillion connections to the server, and since my server is a personal mail server it's not configured to allow that. Thunderbird doesn't handle the failure very well and hence refuses to open any more mail until I close and re-run it. That's what happened last time I used it, anyway).
So, yeah, love your Thunderbird all you like, other commenters, but there certainly are those of us who are happy with Evo.
- November 23, 2009 at 9:24 PM
- Götz Waschk said...
Empathy? That must have been a Freudian slip.
- November 27, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- Flex said...
of course I meant evolution not empathy in the last paragraph ^^ although I appreciate the work everyone did for empathy as well ;)
- November 27, 2009 at 2:54 PM


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