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|Duration Of Agreement
|49 Months
|Annual Mileage
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|Representative 4.9% APR (Fixed)
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Fuel: Diesel
Body: Hatchback
Trans: Automatic
Front + rear carpet mats, Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay, Automatic post collision braking system, ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter...
Combined - 63 mpg EC Extra Urban - 71 mpg EC Urban - 53.
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Volkswagen's Golf is the family hatchback against which all others are judged - and in seventh generation form has proved to be the best selling version of this car ever made. A new design will be with us shortly but for those happy with this current one, Volkswagen is adding a range of enhanced 'Edition' trim levels at value-orientated pricing. If you're shopping in this segment, you might be asking yourself why you should buy a Golf. But perhaps the more pertinent question is whether there's really any reason why you shouldn't.
Volkswagen's modern era 'Peoples' Car', the Golf family hatchback, has been bought by an awful lot of people. Launched back in 1974 to replace the iconic Beetle, it was the model that saved the company through 29 million sales and six generations that brought us to the MK7 model that launched here in 2013. This seventh generation version has sold very well for the Wolfsburg brand, but in recent times, the launch of tough new rivals has caused some in the market to wonder whether the premium required to own a Golf in the family hatchback sector is really worth paying. Volkswagen has responded by adding in extra value to the Golf proposition, not least with the run-out 'Edition'-spec models featured here. As before, this Golf also aspires to appeal to buyers who might be considering premium-badged compact hatches from brands like BMW, Audi or Mercedes. Which gives you an idea of just how good Wolfsburg thinks this car still is. Are they right? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
Nothing about the driving experience has changed with this improved seventh generation Golf - but then you could argue, as Volkswagen does, that nothing really needed to. There's a polish to this car that's evident not only in the way it's built, the way it looks and the quality of its interior fittings but also in the way it drives. Get used to your Golf and you'll find that progress can be effortless, thanks to a combination of stability, poise and control that makes journey times shrink rapidly. That'll be evident whichever powerplant you choose. At the foot of the range, there's the well-regarded 1.0-litre TSI petrol unit, a three cylinder powerplant developing 115PS. Next up is the 1.5 EVO TSI petrol engine, offered in either 130PS or 150PS guises. Many Golf buyers though, still want a diesel - possibly the 115PS 1.6-litre TDI diesel, but more probably the 2.0-litre TDI, available with 150PS. On the 1.5-litre EVO TSI petrol and the 2.0-litre TDI diesel, buyers are offered the option of a 7-speed DSG auto gearbox for just under £1,500 more. As before, only variants developing more than 120PS get multi-link rear suspension: below that level, your Golf will come with a less sophisticated torsion bean set-up. At the top of the range, the performance versions all use a 2.0-litre petrol turbo, available with 245PS in the 'GTI Performance' version, 290PS in the 'TCR' and 300PS in the 4WD Golf R. As before, there's a full-electric battery-powered e-Golf model if you want it.
Design and Build
In the family hatchback segment, there's still nothing quite as classy-looking as a Golf. Many variants get full-LED headlamps and jewel-like LED tail lamps are standard across the range. On top versions, there are smart animated flowing indicators too. As usual, there's a choice between five-door hatch and estate bodystyles, both of which sit on the Volkswagen Group's light, stiff and very sophisticated MQB chassis. And behind the thinner multi-function steering wheel? Well, as ever, nobody does it better than this. It isn't that it feels especially plush, though the quality of materials used is excellent. It's just that everything is of just the right quality and feels absolutely fit for purpose. In recent times, the cabin was given a lift by the addition of smarter decorative trim panels on the doors, the dash panel and the centre console, as well as classier seat covers. Out back in the hatch version, there's a 380-litre cargo bay that's much bigger than that provided by rival Focus and Astra models. It can be extended to 1,270-litres if you push forward the rear seats.
Market and Model
The UK line-up is now based around three trim levels - Match Edition, GT Edition and R-Line Edition, which Volkswagen says add around £1,500-worth of customer value, yet cost only slightly more than the trim variants they replace. Prices start from around £22,000 for the five-door hatch, with a premium of around £1,200 necessary to get the alternative estate variant. The three new trim levels replace the existing Match, GT and R-Line specs, and cost £400 more than the trims they replace. They build upon their predecessors' already generous standard equipment, adding two-zone climate control, LED headlights and Winter Pack (including heated front seats) - optional extras worth £1,910 when equipped individually. These options enhance the comfort and visible qualities of the three Golf specs, with the added luxury of the two-zone climate control over manual air conditioning, while the heated front seats included in the winter pack provide further comfort. The winter pack also adds headlight washers, heated windscreen washer jets and a low washer-fluid warning light which, combined with LED headlights, optimise visibility at all times - especially during winter months when road grime can obscure a driver's view.
Cost of Ownership
When this seventh generation Golf was originally launched, its efficiency figures took a big step forward, thanks to the lighter MQB chassis. Those returns still look pretty good today: the 1.6-litre TDI 115PS engine is capable of returning CO2 emissions of 109g/km (NEDC) and 56.5mpg on the WLTP combined cycle. Go for the 2.0 TDI 150PS variant and the figures are up to 114g/km and up to 55.4mpg in manual form. What about petrol power? Well the base 1.0 TSI petrol unit puts out only 110g/km of CO2 and up to 50.4mpg, while the 130PS 1.5 TSI EVO variant puts out just 115g/km of CO2 thanks to its use of Volkswagen's frugal Cylinder-on-Demand technology - and also 50.4mpg. In its 150PS form, Volkswagen reckons that this unit will return 45.6mpg on the combined cycle and 116g/km of CO2, figures not too far off what you'd get from some diesels. The all-electric e-Golf variant offers a range of up to 186 miles from a full charge that can be pretty much completed in just 35 minutes through a combination of the car's special CCS combined charging system and a DC supply.
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Key Standard Features*
- 8 speakers
- Solid - Urano grey
- Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
- Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
- Lumbar support for driver's and front passengers seat
- Front sport seats
- Solid paint
- Lowered sports suspension
- Cloth upholstery with San Remo microfibre side bolsters
- Front cupholders x 2
- Car information display
- Discover navigation, 8"colour touch screen, 2D/3D European map data, Radio/CD, infotainment system via smartphone or tablet, Car-Net Guide and inform
- TFT display screen
- Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors
- Car net app connect combined functionality of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, USB connection, audio and voice control
- Halogen headlights
- LED rear lights
- Cloth - Titan black with San Remo microfibre side bolsters
- Removal of manual air conditioning
- Manual air conditioning
- 17" Singapore alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
|Body Glass
|Rain sensor
|Rear window wash/wipe with intermittent delay
|Heat insulated tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar back
|Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay
|Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
|Rear window wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
|Electric front windows
|Electric rear windows
|Heated rear windscreen
|HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
|Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
|ESP with EDL + ASR
|Automatic Post collision braking
|Automatic post collision braking system
|Electronic stability control (ESC) including Electronic differential lock (EDL) and ASR (Traction control) with deactivation via infotainment system
|Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
|Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes
|Electronic parking brake with auto hold
|ACC - Adaptive cruise control with front assist, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter
|Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
|Car-Net App-Connect
|Bluetooth telephone and audio connection for compatible devices
|Driver Aids
|Front assist, radar sensor controlled distance monitor, city emergency braking + predictive pedestrian protection
|PAS - speed related
|Driver profile selection
|Adaptive Cruise Control with pedestrian detection and speed limiter
|Front assistant collision mitigation
|Driving Mode Selection with four preset modes - Eco, normal, sport or individual modes
|Power assisted speed sensitive electro-mechanical steering
|Driver alert system
|Drive Mode Selector
|Driver Personalisation profile selection
|Driver Convenience
|Stop/start system
|Push tank flap
|Driver Information
|Rev counter
|Exterior temperature gauge
|Multifunction computer
|Trip and service interval display
|8" touch screen
|Misfuelling protection device
|Multifunction computer with visual gear change recommendation for fuel consumption
|Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
|Startup screen with R-Line logo
|'Lights On' warning buzzer
|Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
|Brake pad wear indicator warning light
|Instrument cluster in white
|Think blue trainer driver tips and journey analysis
|Driving Mirrors
|Automatic dimming rear view mirror/rain sensor
|Body colour door mirrors
|Auto dimming rear view mirror
|Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
|Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on passengers door mirror
|Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
|Embellishment Trims
|Chrome plated electric mirror adjustment light switch surround
|Piano black centre console
|Piano black centre console with aluminium inlay
|Chrome plated air vent surround
|R-Line aluminium look inlays with black lead grey for instrument panel and door trims
|Chrome-plated light switch surround
|Dark Diamond decorative inserts in dash and door panels
|Piano black decorative inserts in centre console
|Chrome plated electric mirror adjustment switch surround
|Battery regeneration during braking
|Diesel particulate filter
|SD card slot
|MDI multi device interface
|Title and cover art display, 4 X 20W output, USB connection and socket
|DAB Digital radio
|CD/MP3/WMA, USB and SD card reader, aux-in
|DAB Digital radio receiver
|SMS Functionality
|MP3/WMA compatability
|Multi device interface (MDI) with USB connection
|USB and SD card connectivity
|Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility
|Composition media system
|Exterior Body Features
|Chrome trimmed front air intake surrounds
|R Line badge
|Glavanised body
|Sporty diffuser painted black and non-visible exhaust tailpipes
|Chrome grille surround
|Black sports rear diffuser
|Trapezoid exhaust tailpipes
|Side skirts
|Chrome trapezoidal exhaust
|Rear window aerial
|Reflectors in all doors
|Fully galvanised body
|Sill extensions
|Shiny black aerofoil downside
|Glossy black R-Line specific louver ventilation
|Radiator grille with R-Line logo
|Body colour door handles
|Body colour bumpers
|Body colour rear roof spoiler
|Stainless steel door sill protection
|Black front air intake and radiator grille with chrome insert
|Rear diffuser
|Unique R Line badging
|Exterior Lights
|Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function and rain sensor
|Halogen headlights range adjustable via infotainment system with LED daytime running lights
|Automatic headlights
|Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function
|LED daytime running lights
|High level 3rd brake light incorporating LED Technology
|Rear number plate lights incorporating LED technology
|Range adjustable headlights via infotainment system with LED daytime running lights
|Dusk sensor + automatic driving lights
|Rear fog lamp
|Cornering front fog lights
|LED front fog lights with static cornering light function
|Dust/pollen filter
|Interior Features
|Three spoke steering wheel
|8" colour touch screen
|Three spoke multi-function leather trimmed steering wheel and gearknob
|Multifunction leather steering wheel with leather trimmed gear knob including paddle shift
|Height/reach adjust steering wheel
|3 spoke steering wheel
|Grab handles
|Storage compartments in doors
|Luggage compartment cover
|Front passenger drawer stowage
|Boot lashing points
|Bag hook in luggage compartment
|Storage box in centre console with cover
|Front centre armrest with storage box and rear air vents
|Gearshift paddles
|Multifunction leather steering wheel with grey stitching leather trimmed gear knob including paddle shift
|Black roof lining
|Storage compartment in roof console with cover
|Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
|Front centre armrest with storage compartment and two rear air vents
|Grab handles front x 2, rear x 2 with integrated coat hooks
|Storage compartments in front doors
|Storage compartments in rear doors
|4 load lashing points in luggage compartment
|Stowable luggage compartment cover
|Bag hook in luggage compartment x 2
|Left and right chrome effect trapezoid dummy exhaust tailpipe surrounds
|Multifunction sports leather steering wheel with R-Line logo and decorative seams in crystal grey including paddle shift
|Passenger underseat drawer
|Gear lever gaiter and centre armrest with decorative seams in crystal grey
|Overhead storage box
|Storage box in luggage compartment
|Sun visors
|Black headlining
|Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
|Stainless steel pedals
|12V socket in luggage compartment
|Leather gear knob and handbrake grip
|Lockable, illuminated, cooled glovebox
|Variable boot floor, height adjustable and removable
|Load through provision with rear centre armrest and cupholders x2
|Cooled glovebox
|Black decorative sleeve on gear handles
|Interior Lights
|Front footwell lights
|LED front and rear reading lights
|Luggage compartment light
|Courtesy light delay
|Instrument lighting white adjustable panel illumination
|Interior light delay
|Luggage compartment lighting
|Front reading lights
|R Line Styling pack - Golf
|Light and Sight pack - Golf
|Mirror pack - Golf
|Ambient lighting pack - Golf
|Front seat side impact airbags
|Drivers and Front Passengers airbags with front passengers airbag deactivation switch
|Front side airbags
|Front and rear curtain airbags
|Driver/Front Passenger airbags
|3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
|3 rear 3 point seatbelts
|Drivers knee airbag
|Front passenger airbag deactivation
|Pre crash system
|Tyre pressure monitor
|Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints
|Tyre pressure loss indicator
|Three point height adjustable front seatbelts with tensioners
|3 rear three point seatbelts
|Driver/Passenger optimised head restraints
|Pre crash preventive occupant protection
|Airbags - Driver's and front passenger's, curtain airbag, Driver's knee, front side impact and passenger's airbag deactivation switch
|Child locks on rear doors
|Height adjustable driver's seat
|Front passenger seat height adjust
|60/40 split folding rear seat
|60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
|3 rear headrests
|Isofix preparation for 2 rear child seats
|Front seat back storage pockets
|Embosseed R line logo on front sport seat backrest
|Alarm with interior protection
|Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
|Electronic engine immobiliser
|XDS electronic differential lock
|Vanity Mirrors
|Illuminated vanity mirrors
|Wheels - Spare
|Steel space saver spare wheel
|8 speakers
|Winter pack - Golf
|Winter pack - Golf (when ordered with leather upholstery)
|Smoking pack - Golf Hatchback
|Dynaudio excite sound pack - Golf
|Parking Pack - Golf
|Driver Assistance pack - Golf
|Smoking pack - Golf
|Tech pack - Golf
|Paint - Solid
|Solid - Urano grey
|Keyless entry with start/stop button on centre console
|Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
|Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
|Lumbar support for driver's and front passengers seat
|Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function for personal settings and electrically adjustable lumbar support
|Front sport seats
|Exterior Body Features
|Electric sliding/tilting panoramic glass sunroof with integrated roller blind
|Premium paint
|Solid paint
|Special solid paint
|Dynamic chassis control (DCC) - variable suspension settings sport, comfort and normal
|Lowered sports suspension
|Interior Features
|Cloth upholstery with San Remo microfibre side bolsters
|Front cupholders x 2
|Vienna leather upholstery + perforated heated front sports seats with manually adjustable lumbar support
|Body Glass
|Heated infrared reflecting windshield
|Climate control heated windscreen
|Driver Information
|Car information display
|Discover DVD navigation pro, 9.2" touch screen European map data, 64GB HDD + voice control, Radio/DVD, Gesture control, car-net guide and inform plus
|Discover navigation, 8"colour touch screen, 2D/3D European map data, Radio/CD, infotainment system via smartphone or tablet, Car-Net Guide and inform
|Multifunction colour display
|Active information display - 12.3" high resolution TFT display
|TFT display screen
|Driver Aids
|Park assist sensor controlled steering aid to assist parallel or bay parking features optical parking display via vehicle's infotainment system
|Rear view camera
|Lane assist + High beam assist
|Trailer assist steering with park assist
|Lane assist with dynamic light assist
|Lane assist plus with side scan and rear traffic alert
|Ultrasonic front and rear optical and audible parking sensors
|Lane assist + High beam assist and traffic sign recognition
|Lane assist with dynamic light assist and traffic sign recognition
|Car net app connect combined functionality of Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink, USB connection, audio and voice control
|Voice activation for telephone and navigation
|Exterior Lights
|Halogen headlights
|3D-LED tinted rear light clusters with indicator sweep function
|LED headlights
|High beam assist
|LED headlights with dynamic curve lighting
|LED headlights with dynamic light assist
|LED rear lights
|High beam assist and traffic jam assist
|Dynamic light assist and Traffic Jam Assist
|Lane assist plus with dynamic light assist, emergency assist, rear traffic alert, side scan, traffic jam assist and traffic sign recognition
|Lane assist plus with emergency assist, high beam assist, rear traffic alert, side scan, traffic jam assist and traffic sign recognition
|Paint - Special
|Special solid - Pure white
|Premium paint - Oryx White
|Special solid - Tornado red
|Rear side airbags with rear seatbelt warning, seat belts tensioners for 2 rear outer seats and optical warning if seat belts unfastened
|Towbar swivelling with 13 pin connection
|Trim - Cloth
|Cloth - Titan black with San Remo microfibre side bolsters
|Trim - Leather
|Vienna leather - Black + heated front sports seats with lumbar support
|Vienna leather - Shetland beige + heated front sports seats with lumbar support
|Vienna leather - Pure Grey/Ruby red + heated front sports seats with lumbar support
|Removal of manual air conditioning
|Climate control - 2 zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation and allergy filter
|Manual air conditioning
|Wheels - Alloy
|17" Singapore alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
|18" Jurva alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
|18" Marseille alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
|18" Sebring alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts
|0 to 60 mph (secs)
|0 to 62 mph (secs)
|Engine Power - BHP
|Engine Power - KW
|Engine Power - PS
|Engine Power - RPM
|Engine Torque - LBS.FT
|Engine Torque - MKG
|Engine Torque - NM
|Engine Torque - RPM
|Top Speed
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November 04, 2013
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. Expanded Recalls on Specific Packages of Products Because of Possible Health Risk Recall Class I
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information that Garden-Fresh Foods is initiating an expansion to its voluntary recall on various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and code dates. The products included in the expanded recall were produced between Sept. 5, 2013, and Oct. 16, 2013. Although product included in this recall may have expired, Garden-Fresh Foods Inc. is concerned that some product may be frozen in consumer or retail freezers.
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes-fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
The products are sold in various size containers (6oz to 5lb packages). The products were distributed in the following states: WI, MN, IA, IL, OH, IN, TX, FL, MA, MO, MI, PA, AZ, CA, and distributed to retail stores and food services. Consumers who have purchased any of the suspect products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Currently there have been no illnesses or complaints related to this recall.
The full recall can be found at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm373518.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.

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Microsoft is cautioning Office customers about a new vulnerability that has been discovered which affects users of Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and Office 2004 for the Mac. The company is warning that the zero-day exploit is using Excel as an attack vector, however, other Office applications may be vulnerable as well.
In order for an attack to occur, a user must first open a maliciously crafted Office document which could then allow an attacker to execute code on that machine. The Microsoft Security Response Center Blog reports that they are aware of very limited, targeted attacks, meaning that only a very small portion of customers are affected.
Microsoft is currently monitoring the issue and has not yet announced if and when the hole will be patched. The only workaround is to use your head—don't open or save files from unknown sources.
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The Adventures of Kim Jong Un / Kim Jong Un vs. Psy
The North Korean demigod fights pop superstar Psy in a battle of good versus earth-shatteringly good.
The Adventures of Kim Jong Un: Kim Jong Un vs. Psy
By Ben Joseph
KIM JONG UN TITLE SEQUENCE. This week's images: Kim Jong Un wins an ostrich race, Swiss Family Robinson-style. Plays chess against giant floating brains. Wears a leather jumpsuit and crawls through a web of lasers. SINGER The Adventures of KIM JONG UN! / Written and directed by KIM JONG UN! Kim Jong Un does a keg stand. Is a merman with a trident and a beard. Fights pirates in a Peter Pan outfit. SINGER (CONT'D) No theme song is ever good enough for KIM JONG UN! / Many singers have died at the hands of KIM JONG UN! (whispered, quick) Oh god he's coming. Please come help me. They're holding me at- (clears throat, loud again) KIM JONG UN! /Kim Jong- GUNSHOT. CUT TO TITLE CARD: ROBOT MINISTER Today's Episode! A Great Deceit Revealed And Many Wrongs Righted! Or... Psy-onora Suckers! The SECOND TITLE slides onto screen. A final LOWER THIRD appears: STORY AND TELEPLAY BY KIM JONG UN CUT TO: EXT. PSY CONCERT South Korean pop sensation PSY does his signature dance for a SHRIEKING CROWD. TEENAGER 1 I love Gangham Style! TEENAGER 2 Psy's moves are so freshy swag, and certainly not stolen from any world leader-slash-noted gentleman adventurer! ROBOT MINISTER (V.O.) THAT IS AN INCORRECT FALSEHOOD! A SPOTLIGHT pops onto Psy. WHIP TO REVEAL its source: A HELICOPTER shaped like Kim Jong Un's face. KIM JONG UN and the ROBOT MINISTER lean out of it. TEENAGER
It's Kim Jong Un's Handsome- copter! The number one ace gift for all of True Korea's children! JARRING CUT to a PRODUCT SHOT of a TOY HANDSOME-COPTER and KIM JONG UN action figure. TEXT: PURCHASE IS MANDATORY! SUPPORTERS OF WESTERN INDUSTRY WILL BE SENT TO RE-EDUCATION CENTER 3. A LOUD, ABRASIVE HUMMING plays under the shot. BACK TO SCENE. Kim Jong Un dives out of the helicopter, lands in a perfect handstand on the stage, then does a forward front spring and lands in a fighting pose. PSY Kim Jong Un! This ends now! RAHHHHHHH! Kim Jong Un and Psy draw swords and charge each other in split-screen. They leap into the air and we enter SLOW MOTION. INTENSE MUSIC RISES. Right before they hit, an OLD MAN pops into frame. OLD MAN Now is the time for explaining to origin of Kim Jong Un's righteous fury! SMASH CUT TO: EXT. NORTH KOREAN TEMPLE In washed-out FLASHBACK, BAMBOO PIPES play as Kim Jong Un teaches a younger Psy to dance. OLD MAN (V.O.) Many years ago, Psy was a student of Kim Jong Un, learning the ways of dance and appealing pudginess. A topless Un and Psy eat noodles together. LOWER THIRD: SOURCE: Kim Jong Un's History of Music and Miscellaneous Robot Doodles, Volumes XII - XIV. OLD MAN (V.O.) But Psy could not stand that Un would always be the better dancer, sommelier, and go kart driver. Psy watches with anger as 1.) Kim Jong Un does the Gangam Style dance. 2.) Kim Jong Un serves wine to a delighted elderly couple. (Psy spills wine on the laps of his patrons.) 3.) Kim Jong Un easily beats Psy in a Go Kart race. OLD MAN (V.O.) So one night, he snuck into his master's quarters, stole the Sacred Funk Dragon, and used its power for personal gain and glory. Kim Jong Un sleeps (floating slightly above the bed) and Psy sneaks in, steals a GOLDEN DRAGON NECKLACE (the dragon has sunglasses and a bucket) from the bedside table, and places it around his neck. CUT TO: EXT. PSY CONCERT The Old Man finishes his story. OLD MAN From that moment, Un vowed to- AH! Psy slams into him, knocking him off frame. Psy tries to stand up, but Kim Jong Un has his sword at his throat. PSY You can beat me in combat, Un. But can you beat me... in DANCE? Kim Jong Un thinks. He steps back as Psy stands up and DRAMATIC MUSIC rises. Suddenly, the music SLAMS to GANGHAM STYLE. Un and Psy do a ridiculous, synchronized Gangham Style dance. The audience stares, unable to look away. AUDIENCE MEMBER 1 Such... beauty... AUDIENCE MEMBER 2 I now see, next to a true master of dance, Psy's moves resemble those of a syphilitic water buffalo! Kim Jong Un and Psy begin to GLOW. ANGLE ON two teenagers: TEENAGER 1 If I watch their dancing any longer, my eyes will surely melt out of their sockets! TEENAGER 2 I don't care! TEENAGER 1 Me neither! HISS. Their eyeballs melt. The dance battle continues. ELECTRICITY crackles. A VORTEX opens on stage. ROBOT MINISTER The sheer power of their dance is tearing the universe apart! INSERT SHOT OF EARTH: A DARK FISSURE is beginning to form, starting in the vicinity of North Korea. PSY I'll destroy all of existence before I bow to you, Kim Jong Un! Kim Jong Un furrows his brow. It's time to get serious. He stops dancing, powers up, and splits into FIVE SEPARATE DANCERS, each with a distinct "boy band" outfit. (Leather jacket, floppy hair, tight jeans, etc.) Psy is scared. PSY (CONT'D) The- The five member explosive pop sensation technique! I- I thought it was just a myth! Kim Jong Un and his clones perform an awesome, N-Sync-style choreographed dance. Then, in an anime-style FINISHING MOVE, they all surround Psy and streak across him one by one. Psy, defeated, collapses to the ground. His dead body transforms into thousands of roaches and scatters from inside his clothes with a HISS. Un closes his eyes and stands up. TEENAGER Not only did you defeat Psy, you saved the community center and brought these orphan's parents back to life! ANGLE ON: Adorable orphans with ZOMBIE PARENTS. ORPHANS WE LOVE YOU KIM JONG UN! The entire stadium starts chanting: AUDIENCE KIM JONG UN! KIM JONG UN! KIM JONG UN! Kim Jong Un starts dancing to UPBEAT HOUSE MUSIC. The Robot Minister kneeslides in behind him and rips a guitar solo. The audience CHEERS! Their cheers grow louder and louder until - SPLAT - their heads explode. It's instantly DEAD QUIET. CLOSE on Kim Jong Un's face as some blood hits it. He nods solemnly. A single tear rolls down his cheek. ROLL CREDITS. KIM JONG UN!!
- Robot Minister - Kim Jong Un
- Old Man - Kim Jong Un
- Psy - Kim Jong Un
- Audience Member 1 - Kim Jong Un
- Audience Member 2 - Kim Jong Un
- Teenager 1 - Kim Jong Un
- Teenager 2 - Kim Jong Un
- Director - Kim Jong Un
- Writer - Kim Jong Un
- Ben Joseph
- Producer - Kim Jong Un
- President of Original Content - Kim Jong Un
- Vice President of Production / Executive Producer - Kim Jong Un
- Director of Production - Kim Jong Un
- Director of Post Production - Kim Jong Un
- Assistant Production Manager - Kim Jong Un
- Post Production Producer - Kim Jong Un
- Animation - Kim Jong Un
- Post Production Coordinator - Kim Jong Un
- Music - Kim Jong Un
- Production Accountant - Kim Jong Un
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Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy results expected soon
The autopsy results of Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead on Sunday of an apparent drug overdose, aren't expected until at least Tuesday, the medical examiners' office said.
The actor, 46, was found on the bathroom floor with a syringe in his left arm and bags of what appear to be heroin inside the apartment. Those items are being tested. Police will only say the investigation is continuing.
NBC News and CNN reported that authorities at the scene found roughly 50 bags of heroin, numerous syringes, addiction treatment medication, blood pressure medication, and a muscle relaxant.
The Associated Press reported two law enforcement sources said some packets of heroin were stamped with the ace of hearts symbol, and others with the words "Ace of Spades" and that symbol. Also, the AP said, tests confirmed it was heroin in at least some of the packets.
The actor was last seen alive on Saturday night. Hoffman's body was removed from his apartment Sunday night.
REACTION:Actors remember Hoffman
APPRECIATION:Oscar winner was respected by his peers
TIMELINE:Milestones in Hoffman's life
His friend, actress Kristen Johnston, posted a heartfelt tribute to the actor. The two studied acting together.
"Thank you for all your kind words about Phil. Sadly, after being sober for years & years, he relapsed & has been grappling with his addiction for last few yrs. I wish I could say I was shocked, but all I feel is a mixture of terrible grief, sad resignation & a powerful rage. Many, many people die from this disease. Like them, Phil didn't want to die. He fought hard to get clean. He had a family he loved, many friends who adored him & a career he was proud of," she wrote.
"But addiction doesn't care about that. I feel that part of the problem might have been his shyness & his deep need for privacy, which prevented him from being able to be open with others about it. Whatever the reason, his brilliant work will live on. From my very 1st acting class at NYU to the last time I saw him about a year ago, he was always the sweetest, shyest, loveliest man."
Director Cameron Crowe, in his blog The Uncool, who directed Hoffman as Lester Bangs in Almost Famous, wrote that Hoffman transformed a particular scene and became "the soul of the movie."
"When the scene was over, I realized that Hoffman had pulled off a magic trick," Crowe wrote. "He'd leapt over the words and the script, and gone hunting for the soul and compassion of the private Lester, the one only a few of us had ever met. Suddenly the portrait was complete. The crew and I will always be grateful for that front row seat to his genius."
Hoffman has three children — Cooper, 10, Tallulah 7, and Willa, 5 — with costume designer Mimi O'Donnell.
The family released a statement via Hoffman's publicist, Karen Samfilippo, on Sunday:
"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving. Please keep Phil in your thoughts and prayers."
Hoffman won the best-actor Oscar for Capote in 2006. He was nominated for supporting-actor Oscars for his roles in The Master, Doubt and Charlie Wilson's War.
Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights Wednesday night in memory of Hoffman.
The Broadway League said Monday the lights will be dimmed for one minute starting at 7:45 p.m. ET.
Hoffman made his Broadway debut in Sam Shepard's True West with John C. Reilly in 2000 and followed it up three years later with Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night with Brian Dennehy and Vanessa Redgrave. In 2012, he played a powerful Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller under the direction of Mike Nichols. Each time he earned a Tony nod.
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We cannot wait for our new exhibit, Blacktip Reef, to open in summer of 2013! This coral-filled exhibit, replicating an Indo-Pacific ocean habitat, will feature 15 exciting species including blacktip reef sharks, reticulated whiptail rays, and ornate wobbegong sharks. It will also be the new home for some of our most beloved animals, including our 400-pound green sea turtle Calypso, and zebra sharks Zeke and Zoe. Guests will be able to experience this lively reef from many vantage points, including a new floor-to-ceiling pop-out viewing window that allows you to virtually step inside the exhibit.
It's a long journey to opening day. Between animal transports, exhibit demolition, new construction, and habitat fabrication, as well as the acquisition of new animals, we'll have a lot to update you on leading up to next summer. As we continue to build the future home of Blacktip Reef, stay tuned to learn about new changes here on our WATERblog!
Our teams have been busy all over the Aquarium preparing for Blacktip Reef! Animal care is our number one priority, so one of the biggest jobs is caring for the animals that will soon be added to the new exhibit.
Beginning in summer 2013, guests will be able to see new animals like blacktip reef sharks, reticulated whiptail rays, ornate wobbegong sharks and napoleon wrasse!
The namesake animal of the new exhibit, the blacktip reef shark, is a smaller shark species that can grow to about 6 feet in length and bears distinctive black tips on its fins. Blacktip reef sharks are found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, hanging around reefs to feed. These sharks are sleek, beautiful, fast-moving, and hunt cooperatively in groups.
These facinating new species will be joined by some of National Aquarium's most beloved animals, including Calypso, our 400-pound green sea turtle, and zebra sharks Zeke and Zoe!
Watch this video to learn more about the amazing animals that will be living in Blacktip Reef:
Below are some of the other amazing species that will be joining our Blacktip Reef family!
- Blotched fantail ray (Taeniurops)
- Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)
- Bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus)
- Bluestripe seaperch (Lutjanus kasmira)
- Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)
- Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
- Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas))
- Reticulate whipray (Himantura uarnak)
- Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus)
- Ornate wobbegong (Orectolobus ornatus)
- Tasselled wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon)
- Potato cod (Epinephelus tukula)
- Semicircle angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus)
- Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris)
- Zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum)


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Rob Bellamy joined the Retrievers' staff in the spring of 2012 as an assistant coach.
Bellamy comes to Baltimore with a wealth of experience in both swimming and personal training. For the five years prior to joining the Retrievers' staff, he was the owner and manager, while also doing personal training, at Snap Fitness in Pasadena, Md. In addition, he also coached for two years for the Greater Baltimore Swim Association.
"We're really excited for Rob to join our staff," said Cradock. "With his background, he will bring a lot of strength to our land programs [weight lifting and dry land activities]."
In addition to coordinating dry land workouts, Bellamy will be responsible for the majority of the recruiting effort for the Retrievers.
In his first season with the Retrievers, Bellamy helped lead the men's squad to their second undefeated dual meet season, and then recapture the America East title with a meet-record 1,075 points. The conference championship was UMBC's ninth in ten years in the league. The women, meanwhile, finished second at the America East meet for the second straight year.
Originally from Maryland, Bellamy spent three years in California after college where he assisted in coaching the varsity and junior varsity swim teams at Mt. Carmel High School while also working as a personal trainer.
"We pursued Rob knowing that he could elevate our team to the next level," Cradock said. "He brings things to the table a lot of things that our staff was not as strong in and I think he will help everyone involved with our program."
Bellamy is certified for personal training and performance enhancement through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
The Columbia, Md. native went north for college and swam for four years at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst (UMASS) where he served as captain during his junior season. His times in the 500-yd. (4:34.78) and 200-yd. free (1:40.61) still rank seventh and ninth, respectively, in school history. In 2009, while swimming under coach Gibeau and Cradock, Bellamy qualified for the USA Swimming National Championship meet in 50 meter free (24.19) and 100 meter free (52.24).
Bellamy, who currently resides in Baltimore, Md., graduated from UMass with a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2003.


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Ben's Next Door Brunch
March 9, 2012 by Becca and Cori Sue
We are such adult Bitches. We got up early, sober, on a cold Saturday morning, and met with our new CPA. We had our files in order, our questions ready. We are adults, adults with a small business; Let's do this.
After way too much number crunching, our heads hurt, and we needed brunch. We wanted to quickly swing by Taylor Gourmet to try their new breakfast sandwiches. But we arrived past 11, and were told they stop serving them at 11. The horror. We tweeted angrily.
We waddled around the corner to Ben's Next Door, and plopped ourselves at a high top by the bar, still miffed about Taylor, but accepting their tweet apologies. We set to work on Ben's brunch menu.
Ben's is classic D.C. brunch. It's on the level of Crème and Busboys & Poets just a block away—the sort of D.C. institutions that have defined what the capitol city's brunching is. And being joined at the hip to D.C.'s best-known food institution, Ben's Chili Bowl, only helps its cause.
The first, and only time, Cori Sue had been to Ben's Chili Bowl was when Becca dragged her there at 2 a.m. following a rowdy evening on U Street. As a vegetarian and hater of all things processed, she was appalled by the cuisine being served. Walking into Ben's Next Door is an entirely different experience from its late-night diner next door.
With it's dark wood floors, low lighting, long sleek marble bar and leather and mahogany stools, the entry way of Ben's Next Door is impressively chic yet simple. A well-dressed handsome man, who smelled incredibly nice (and we told him so), greeted us cheerfully as we walked in the door, leading us to a high-top table.
Like the ambiance and cuisine at Ben's Next Door, the cocktails were simple yet satisfying. The $9 Bloody Mary was light, spicy, and horseradish-y. Like many Bloody Marys it was topped with a lemon, lime, and three green olives. Cori Sue appreciated that the glass was rimmed with salt and seasoning—but that they gave her a straw so she didn't get it all over her face.
The mimosas are made with fresh-squeezed orange juice. It's $8 a glass, or you can go bottomless for $16. They are orange-juice heavy, but quite large—served in big wine glasses.
The shrimp and grits are the best we've ever had throughout our Southern travels. The grits were indescribably rich and comforting, with yummy shrimp, topped with diced marinated tomatoes, onions, scallions and Parmesan cheese. Most importantly, the broth was rich and flavorful. Cori Sue has had shrimp and grits with little-to-no flavor (in North Carolina, no less), but this was not the case at Ben's.
Becca had the fried chicken and waffles. It's the chef's own brined fried chicken, and there was plenty of it. The waffle was cut into quarters and was surprisingly delicious. Belgian waffles can often be flavorless and boring, but this one was buttery and rich. The chicken had a spiced kick, and the entire dish was the perfect portion size.
We shared the salmon cakes, made with organic white cheese, and with scrambled eggs, grits and tomato-onion sauce on the side. The fried cakes fell apart on your fork, and tasted fresh, not fishy or salty. But, of course, it was those amazing grits that made the dish. Those grits would make any dish amazing.
The brunch menu also offers French toast and "Your" Next Door omelet, made to order. Or you can do Ben's omelet, made with half-smoke sausage, chili, and cheese, in a nod to its next-door neighbor. If you're carnivorous, you can even get wings or filet mignon and eggs.
We're dreaming of Ben's right now. Thank you, Ben, for rekindling our love of the classic D.C. brunch.
The Bitches say: A. A great, classic brunch spot with stellar grits and other great comfort food. The mimosas could be improved.
Ben's Next Door
1211 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-8880


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Senior captains and representatives of varsity teams at Harvard contributed viewpoints based on personal experience from both their senior seasons and full varsity careers at Harvard. Each year the Senior Perspectives are compiled into a book and handed out at the Senior Letterwinner's Dinner.
Senior Perspectives thus forms a valuable portion of each team's legacy to sport at Harvard and to the permanent record built here by our varsity athletes. Throughout the summer, these senior essays will be posted to GoCrimson.com for all to see.
On a sunny, November morning this past fall, I was bicycling back over the Anderson Bridge from weight practice with the sailing team when I heard the familiar sound of oar blades catching the water. I looked out and saw two Radcliffe crew boats emerge from under the bridge. Speeding towards the intersection of JFK and Memorial Drive, I swung a left instead of heading back home to Kirkland House. I pedaled hard to keep up with the boats as they moved upstream, dodging tree roots as I kept glancing out at the crews. I nearly wiped out several times for failing to watch where I was going, so caught up was I in the rhythm with which the rowers let their blades glide along the surface of the river. It had been nearly two years since my last practice with the varsity crew. But still whenever I saw crews pass by on the river, my heart skipped a beat.
I began rowing when I was 13 years old in Seattle on an algae-infested lake three miles in circumference. I grew to love the intensity of the sport, the camaraderie of the team, and the beauty of being able to make the boat fly through the water. When I came to Harvard, crew remained a stabilizing force for me as I adjusted to a new life. Faces from high school rowing carried over, and the sport itself was the same. Yet, rowing at Radcliffe offered me something that high school rowing had not. Being part of the varsity team at Harvard was a deliberate choice. Practices were early and intense, and the time spent in the boathouse and on the water was long and often taxing. For these reasons, the lifestyle of a rower was different from that of other college students. And it was because we all had made the choice to row that the bonds developing between us became so profound. Rowing workouts on the machines in winter were followed by walks home with wet hair that froze solid. Spring racing was exhilarating, exhausting, and at times emotionally draining. The remarkable part about it all for me was that I did it together with my teammates, and grew to know and trust them more than I did anyone else.
By the end of my sophomore year at Harvard, I had been rowing at an intense level for seven years. I went abroad in the fall of my junior year, and when I returned, I realized that the time had come for me to move on. And so I left the river to see what the world outside of rowing had to offer. I wrote for The Crimson, I joined some clubs, and I was in two South Asian dance productions. But my life seemed empty without a team and without others who shared my love of athletics.
In the beginning of my senior year, I walked onto the varsity sailing team. I had sailed a little bit in my younger years, and had always wanted to learn more about the sport but had never had the chance. The first time I went to the Sailing Center, the members of the sailing team asked if I was a freshman. When I said I was a senior, I received raised eyebrows and quizzical looks. Rightly so, perhaps. I capsized the boat countless times during the course of that fall. I tangled ropes and scratched my head over terms that meant nothing to me.
Yet, slowly, very slowly, things began to fall into place. Friendships developed, and my confidence level grew. I realized that I knew more than I thought. And as I learned more, the more I appreciated the technique and strategy of the sport. I had begun to understand a new world that I had only ever looked at from the outside.
Now the spring sun has come out and I have one month left in my college experience. I am coxing and coaching the Kirkland IM crew in the mornings and sailing in the afternoons. With so many hours on the river, I am in many ways living my ideal life.
I know that my story is not typical of a varsity athlete. Yet, I felt compelled to write this essay because athletics have played a profound role in my life at Harvard. From building athletic skills that will last me a lifetime, to forming friendships over happy times and tragic loss, I am deeply grateful that I was able to partake in varsity athletics. I am honored to say that I rowed for Radcliffe crew, just as I am proud to say that I am a member of the Harvard sailing team. I will take my love for both sports with me as I continue forward.


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Venue Information
The largest of the National's three theatres, the Olivier, is built in the style of an amphitheatre with a fan-shaped auditorium. It seats about 1,100 people on two levels: Stalls and Circle. The National Theatre's epic productions tend to play here: Chicago company Steppenwolf's 'August: Osage County' and an adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's 'War Horse' among them. It was once a large draughty space to fill but in recent years a new generation of very visual directors has transformed the vertical spaces with spectacular sets. The theatre is also pretty proud of its drum revolve - a sort of giant rotating stage that comes complete with set-friendly elevators.
By Tube
The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).
By Train
Waterloo, Waterloo East and Charing Cross (across the river via the Hungerford Bridge) are all a 10-15 minute walk from the National.
By Car
The National Theatre is inside the congestion charge zone. The daily charge of ú10 applies between 7am-6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
By Bus
All the following buses cross Waterloo Bridge: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the National Theatre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the National.
Car Park - National Theatre basement Opening times are 6am to 1am. The entrance to the car park is now on the west (Waterloo Bridge) side of the building. Spaces in the basement car park are ú8.00 after 5.00pm or if you attend a daytime ticketed event and leave before 7pm. Combined matinee and evening show rate ú14. Validation must be obtained from the Information Desk. Sundays/public holidays: ú8.00 all day. (omit one hour free)
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Olivier Cloakroom Foyer: Level 1 The cloakroom is 11 steps up from the nearest lift on Level 1. There's a chair lift, but if you're a wheelchair-user or have limited mobility we advise you to use the Lyttelton Cloakroom on the ground floor. There's also an exhibition space and an accessible toilet on Level 1. Olivier Stalls Foyer: Level 2 Access is via the main lifts or by stairs. From here, you can also go outside to the Baylis Terrace via two ramps. The Box Office and Information Desk are open two hours before Olivier performances, and the bookstall and two bars one hour before. Olivier Stalls Seating: Level 2 From Level 2, there's flat access to five wheelchair spaces at the back of the Stalls. The back row (R) is one small step up, next to the accessible seating, and there are 25 steps down to row A at the front. There's no handrail on the centre aisle. The side Stalls are raised and will be awkward for anyone with limited mobility. There's an accessible toilet on the way into the auditorium. Olivier Circle Foyer: Level 3 The entrance to seating in the Circle is on this level, as well as the Circle Bar and 'Stage by Stage', a permanent exhibition on the National's history. There's also a bar and small seating area, a chair lift down to the Olivier Cafe and access to the outside terrace (via one deep step). The Ashcroft Room, for private functions, is also on Level 3. Olivier Circle Seating: Level 3 There is level access from the entrance to row G at the back, with 18 steps down to row A at the front. The Circle steps are quite steep with handrails on all aisles.
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Set strategic storage management policies
Author Stephen Foskett says Storage mgmt. policies are the internal laws of an organization. Here, Foskett divides universal policies into three categories and describes each.
Policies are the internal laws of an organization. Enterprise policies shape the behavior of business units into a common cooperative effort. Just like legislation, policies are often developed in response to a disaster and can have unexpected consequences. Developing effective policies requires an understanding of organizational imperatives and a periodic review to ensure they're still appropriate.
Although some policies are unique to an organization, there are often many commonalities between policies in different organizations. We find it helpful to divide policies into three categories: strategic, tactical and operational.
Time to strategize.
Strategic policies define the overall business imperatives. Think of the U.S. Constitution: Strategic policies are analogous to the Bill of Rights. There should be just a few, and all other policies should be assessed in light of them. Strategic policies are going to vary less from company to company. Here are some common examples:
Standardization. Storage services shall conform to a defined set of offerings, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Centralization. All storage shall be provisioned and managed by the centralized storage management group. No business may run its own storage infrastructure.
Service level agreements (SLAs). Storage shall be provided to internal customers according to negotiated SLAs.
Cost accounting. Business units shall be responsible for their portion of the cost of delivering storage services.
You can see that strategic policies would provide discipline to govern the business units and IT team. Storage would be standardized and cost accounting ensures customer requests don't get out of control. SLAs force IT to come to terms with what levels of service it can really deliver.
Strategic policies like these result in the alignment of the perspectives of the various parties at the negotiating table. IT managers often fear that if they offer solutions that are too costly, users might walk away and create their own infrastructure.
We call this the CompUSA argument: "If I can buy a Pentium 4 PC at CompUSA with a terabyte of storage, why shouldn't I?" This is a red herring, but tends to be rehashed. Strategic policies let everyone focus on negotiating the right level of service from the perspective of the provider and the consumer. Without alignment at the strategic level, efforts to create and enforce tactical and operational policies likely will fail. Without setting ground rules, tactical and operational policies can exacerbate any misalignment by forcing the IT organization and business units into a straightjacket of rules that are not in the best interest of either party.
Time for tactics.
Tactical policies put the strategy into practice, governing the management of the storage infrastructure. They must be set within the framework of the strategic policies. Strategic policies are likely to look similar regardless of your business, but tactical policies will often look different. The following policies would support the goal of standard service levels:
It should be obvious that these are much more implementation-specific. The number of tiers or protection options will vary depending on technology and business needs. This would be the place to specify exactly how metrics would be gathered and data would be protected.
The key to success is to make tactical policies as specific as possible. We've spent hours in meetings listening to storage administrators and application owners discussing whether or not to use a certain tool. These discussions can be preempted if the specific tools have been determined and documented ahead of time.
For the rest of the tip, go to: https://www.techtarget.com/network
For more information:Tip: How to build a storage management practice
Tip: The best practices of storage management
Tip: Defining critical storage mangement functions
Stephen Foskett is a senior consultant at GlassHouse Technologies in Framingham, MA, specializing in storage management strategies and integration. He has also done extensive work in storage area network design and integration and Unix systems management.


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Ed Sheeran Brings 'The A Team' to the 'TODAY' Show
With Ed Sheeran's acclaimed debut '+' finally in stores in the U.S., the redhead stopped by the 'TODAY' show studio in New York to promote the record. Taylor Swift's new favorite singer performed 'The A Team,' the song that made him a household name in England.
Before performing, Sheeran spoke about life on the road, saying, "It's a good life to have. I get to travel beautiful countries and see everything that I wouldn't be able to see if I wasn't a musician."
He responded to a question about being part of a new British invasion by replying, "I don't think we ever left. We've always been here. We trade acts all the time. You gave us Hendrix and we gave you the Beatles. We get Rihanna and you get Adele."
Sheeran proceeded to play the heavy acoustic track that was inspired by a visit to a homeless shelter. He sang alone inside the studio as part of the Toyota Concert Series. Sheeran also performed the tune for the Queen of England at the Diamond Jubilee Concert last week.
Sheeran's album '+' is currently at No. 2 on the iTunes album chart, behind only the new release from Usher. The album helped him win two BRIT Awards earlier this year.
Watch Ed Sheeran Perform 'The A Team' on 'TODAY'


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I'm not really a social network person but the google+'s notifications are terrible slow compared with the facebook's notifications.
When I enter to the facebook's home page notifications are the first thing in load, pretty fast indeed.
But when I enter to the google+'s home page the time for retrieve the number of notifications are too damn high. Almost 10 seconds.
The questions are:
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Why does a company obsessed with fast applications (google chrome, google os, google search, etc...) make such a terrible mistake?
Is there something that I can use to speed up google+'s notifications?


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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac which develops in an ovary. Most ovarian cysts are benign (non-cancerous) and cause no symptoms. Some cause problems such as pain and irregular bleeding. No treatment may be needed for certain types of ovarian cysts which tend to go away on their own. For other types, an operation may be advised to remove the cyst.
What are the ovaries?
Women have two ovaries, one on either side of the uterus (womb) in the lower abdomen. Ovaries are small and round, each about the size of a walnut. The ovaries make eggs. In fertile women, each month an egg (ovum) is released from one of the ovaries. The egg passes down the Fallopian tube into the uterus where it may be fertilised by a sperm.
The ovaries also make hormones including the main female hormones - oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones pass into the bloodstream and have various effects on other parts of the body, including regulating the menstrual cycle and periods.
In women of childbearing age, an ovum (egg) forms and matures each month in a tiny structure within an ovary, called a follicle. When the egg is released (at ovulation) the follicle turns into a small structure called a corpus luteum. If you become pregnant, the corpus luteum forms hormones to help with the pregnancy. If you do not become pregnant, the corpus luteum shrinks and goes away within a couple of weeks.
What are ovarian cysts?
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. Cysts develop in various places in the body. Depending on the type of cyst, the fluid within the cyst can range from thin and watery to thick and paste-like. Some cysts have a thicker solid outer part with some fluid within.
Cysts on the ovary are very common. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are benign (non-cancerous) but some are cancerous, or may become cancerous over time. Ovarian cysts can vary in size - from less than the size of a pea to the size of a large melon (occasionally even larger). There are various types which include the following:
Functional ovarian cysts
These are the most common type. They form in some women of childbearing age (women who still have periods) when there is a functional fault with ovulation. They are very common. There are two types:
- Follicular cysts. A follicle (see above) can sometimes enlarge and fill with fluid. They can occur commonly in women who are receiving infertility treatment.
- Corpus luteum cysts. These occur when the corpus luteum (see above) fills with fluid or blood to form a cyst. A blood-filled cyst is sometimes called an haemorrhagic cyst.
Both of these cysts can grow up to about 6 cm across. They usually do not need treatment, as they normally go away on their own within a few months.
Dermoid cysts (sometimes called benign mature cystic teratomas)
Dermoid cysts tend to occur in younger women. These cysts can grow quite large - up to 15 cm across. These cysts often contain odd contents such as hair, parts of teeth or bone, fatty tissue, etc. This is because these cysts develop from cells which make eggs in the ovary. An egg has the potential to develop into any type of cell. So, these cysts can make different types of tissue. In about 1 in 10 cases a dermoid cyst develops in both ovaries. More than half of dermoid cysts resolve and disappear within a few months, especially when they are small. Dermoid cysts can run in families.
These develop from cells which cover the outer part of the ovary. There are different types. For example, serous cystadenomas fill with a thin fluid and mucinous cystadenomas fill with a thick mucous-type fluid. These types of cysts are often attached to an ovary by a stalk rather than growing within the ovary itself. Some grow very large. They are usually benign but some are cancerous.
Many women who have endometriosis develop one or more cysts on their ovaries. Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus) is found outside the uterus. It sometimes forms cysts which fill with blood. The old blood within these cysts looks like chocolate and so these cysts are sometimes called chocolate cysts. They are benign. See leaflet called 'Endometriosis' for more detail on endometriosis.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic means many cysts. If you have PCOS you develop many tiny benign cysts in your ovaries. The cysts develop due to a problem with ovulation, caused by an hormonal imbalance. PCOS is associated with period problems, reduced fertility, hair growth, obesity, and acne.
There are also other rare types of ovarian cysts. There are also various types of benign ovarian tumours which are solid and not cystic (do not have fluid in the middle).
What are the symptoms, problems and possible complications?
Most ovarian cysts are small, benign (non-cancerous), and cause no symptoms. Some ovarian cysts cause problems which may include one or more of the following:
- Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen. The pain may be constant or intermittent. Pain may only occur when you have sex.
- Periods sometimes become irregular, or may become heavier or lighter than usual.
- Sometimes a cyst may bleed into itself, or burst. This can cause a sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen.
- Occasionally, a cyst which is growing on a stalk from an ovary may twist the stalk on itself (a torsion). This stops the blood flowing through the stalk to the cyst and causes the cyst to lose its blood supply. This can cause sudden severe pain in the lower abdomen.
- Large cysts can cause your abdomen to swell, or press on nearby structures. For example, they may press on the bladder or rectum, which may cause urinary symptoms or constipation.
- Although most cysts are benign, some types have a risk of becoming cancerous.
- Rarely, some ovarian cysts make abnormal amounts of female (or male) hormones which can cause unusual symptoms.
How is an ovarian cyst diagnosed?
As most ovarian cysts cause no symptoms, many cysts are diagnosed by chance - for example, during a routine examination, or if you have an ultrasound scan for another reason.
If you have symptoms suggestive of an ovarian cyst, your doctor may examine your abdomen and perform a vaginal (internal) examination. He or she may be able to feel an abnormal swelling which may be a cyst.
An ultrasound scan can confirm an ovarian cyst. An ultrasound scan is a safe and painless test which uses sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside your body. The probe of the scanner may be placed on your abdomen to scan the ovaries. A small probe is also often placed inside the vagina to scan the ovaries, to obtain more detailed images. Your doctor may also take a sample of blood.
What is the treatment for ovarian cysts?
Your specialist will advise on the best course of action. This depends on factors such as your age, whether you are past the menopause, the appearance and size of the cyst from the ultrasound scan and whether you have symptoms.
Many small ovarian cysts will resolve and disappear over a few months. You may be advised to have a repeat ultrasound scan after a month or so. If the cyst goes away then no further action is needed.
Removal of an ovarian cyst may be advised, especially if you have symptoms or if the cyst is large. Sometimes the specialist may want to remove it to determine exactly which type of cyst it is and to make sure there are no cancer cells in it. Most smaller cysts can be removed by a laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery). Some cysts require a more traditional style of operation.
The type of the operation depends on factors such as the type of cyst, your age, whether cancer is suspected or ruled out. In some cases, just the cyst is removed and the ovary tissue preserved. In some cases, the ovary is also removed, and sometimes other nearby structures such as the uterus and the other ovary. Your specialist will advise on the options for your individual situation.
source: www.patient.co.uk


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Side Streets (track) by Vangelis
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- The City (track #4) (this album) (1990)
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Dominican Republic with seasoned team at Pan Am Cup
Mexico City, Mexico, June 10, 2014 – The Dominican Republic, fully armed with its top players available, has emerged a pre-tournament favorite to win the thirteenth edition of the Women's Pan American Cup that serves off in Mexico City and Pachuca on Wednesday.
The team coached by Brazilian Marcos Kwiek includes big names like Bethania De la Cruz and libero Brenda Castillo along with high-caliber athletes such as Annerys Vargas, the veteran middle blocker.
In spite of their on paper superiority, Kwiek took a conservative position when he commented about his team's chances of winning its third title in the event.
"I hope we can take home one of the medals," he said at the end of the General Technical Meeting.
Cuban Juan Carlos Gala said Pool A "looks very even with the exception of Dominican Republic which is here with its full squad."
Most of the coaches of teams qualified to the World Grand Prix and the World Championship are using the Pan American Cup, their first competition of the season, as a preparation project for the months ahead.
Here the excerpts of their statements on Tuesday night at the Fiesta Inn Airport Hotel:
Guillermo Orduna, Argentina: "As always our expectative is to be among the top teams in the cup and qualify to next year's World Grand Prix. We have expanded the training team to have more competition to make the team now that we are qualified to the world championship. We have brought a new libero and two players who are under-18 like Sol Piccolo and Elina Rodriguez."
Arnd Ludwig, Canada: "The Pan American Cup is a very valuable tournament in a very long season as we prepare for the Grand Prix and the World Championship. Some players had to stay back at home with injuries and some needed to rest after concluding their seasons. We are ready to fight and play hard in this always interesting Pan Am Cup."
Mauro Marasciulo, Colombia: "We have a very young team and I hope we can represent Colombia well and prepare for the South American Tournament in Popayán, Colombia from August 18-24. It is good chance to compete and see our conditions and, with a little luck, to reach the Grand Prix, something that would be historic for Colombia."
Horacio Bastit, Costa Rica: "We have a team that combines experience with three girls making their first international presentation. Because of the strong pool it will be difficult to qualify among the top teams. Our objective is to qualify to the Grand Prix and we hope to battle for one of the last spots of NORCECA to that event."
Juan Carlos Gala, Cuba: "Our main goal is to stay in the second group of the World Grand Prix. The team is young but is well motivated after qualifying to the world championship last month. The pool looks even with the exception of Dominican Republic which is here with the full squad. Hopefully we can play good volleyball. The action in court will have the last word."
Marcos Kwiek, Dominican Republic: "We are following up our program that is very busy this year in preparation for the world championship. Our main goal is to qualify to the 2015 Grand Prix. We just played a very strong tournament in Montreux and all the players are in excellent shape. The Pan American Cup is a very important event for us and we hope to take home one of the medals."
Jorge Azair, Mexico: "It is a new experience even though I worked with female teams in the past. We have to move step by step. We need to change habits of discipline and physical preparation. I am starting to work with them. They are talented but we have to be patient. My main goal is to prepare the team for the final playoffs towards the world championship.
Natalia Málaga, Peru: "We come with a relatively young team with players mostly between 17-22 years old. Most of them will be taking part in their first senior competition. We will take whatever is for us under the best conditions. Our goal is to learn and improve and see the level we are to continue working."
Jose Mieles, Puerto Rico: "Our team is mixed with young and veterans as we continue rotating players and working with a new generation. Hopefully we can make it to the World Grand Prix and keep up the preparation for the world championship.
Francisco Cruz, Trinidad & Tobago: "We are taking the Pan American Cup as a preparation for the NORCECA final playoff tournament, towards the world championship, which will be held at home. We won't have all our players here for the first two matches and our captain (Kelly-Anne Billingy) couldn't make the trip because of her job."
Jamie Morrison, United States: "Very excited to be in Mexico and very excited for the competition. We understand the competition is very good and we will try our very best to do a good job in the court and hopefully win our third title in a row."


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If you have uploaded some private photos on Facebook thinking that only friends can view those photos, here's something you should know (and check).
Some of your photo albums on Facebook may even be visible to people who aren't connected to you on Facebook. For instance, I am no friend of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg but I can still see some of his photo albums on Facebook though they aren't immediately visible on his profile page at facebook.com/zuck.
How Your Facebook Photo Albums Become Visible to Strangers
This 60-seconds long video screencast demonstrates how your personal photos on Facebook can become visible to strangers.
Step 1. Log in to your Facebook account and open the profile page of any Facebook user whose pictures you want to see. Alternatively, you may use the search feature in Facebook to directly open the profile of any person.
Step 2. Copy the following line of code to the clipboard and then paste it into the address bar of your web browser where that Facebook page is open.
javascript:(function(){CSS.removeClass(document.body,%20'profile_two_columns'); tab_controller.changePage("photos");})()
If that person has previously shared any of her photo albums or profile pictures on Facebook using the default privacy settings, their albums might show up on your screen as well.
The photo albums won't appear on their regular Facebook profile page but as soon as you copy-paste that simple code, the results might sometimes surprise you.
What's the fix?
To make sure that none of your Facebook photo albums are visible to strangers, create a dummy account on Facebook, open your profile page and then copy-paste the same code. If you see the following message, consider yourself safe:
There are no photos to display. Photos of
may not have been tagged, or may not be visible due to privacy.
To prevent your Facebook pictures from showing up on the screens of strangers, go to this page – facebook.com/privacy – and set the privacy option of every photo album, that you want to hide from the world, to either "Only Friends" or a select group.
The default privacy setting, when you create a new photo album, is "everyone" – most people don't change the defaults and that's why their photos can get exposed through the above JavaScript hack.
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