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Is Refinancing Right For You?
(originally published June 2009)
"Cut your mortgage payments in half!" "Refinance for free!" These offers are enticing, but if you "have to have it now," you need to stop and ask yourself some tough questions: What is my monthly budget? How long do I plan on living in this house and how much will I save by refinancing?
Refinancing involves replacing a current loan with a new loan offering better terms and conditions. One of the most common reasons to refinance is to secure a lower interest rate. Lower interest rates will help you build equity faster and can decrease the size of your monthly payment.
Another reason to refinance is to adjust the length of your loan. Decreasing the length of your loan will increase your monthly payments but will lower the overall amount of interest you pay, saving you money in the long run. Increasing the length of your loan will have the opposite effect, lowering your monthly payment but increasing the amount of interest you pay. For homeowners struggling to make payments, increasing the length of the loan can provide temporary relief.
As a homeowner, you need to be prepared before you enter the refinancing process. The best way to be prepared is to evaluate your budget. This allows you to go into the lender's office with "eyes wide open."
According to the Indiana Builders Association, the first step is to figure out what you can actually afford on a monthly basis. When determining the monthly payment you can afford, remember that, in addition to the monthly principal and interest, you will also be paying into escrows for property taxes, hazard insurance and possibly a homeowners or condominium association assessment. You have more knowledge about your living expenses than a lender. Hold firm with that number and don't be tempted to agree to a higher amount than what you are comfortable spending. Mortgage calculators are a great way to figure out what your monthly payments would be based on interest rates and down payment amounts.
The Independent Community Bankers of America offers the following suggestions to homeowners preparing to refinance their mortgage:
• Organize paperwork, such as pay stubs, W-2 forms, tax returns and bank and investment statements.
• Check your credit report and bring it to your lender or broker. Credit reporting agencies must give you one free credit report annually.
• Ask your lender or broker to carefully explain the refinance options available, including any rate adjustments, other loan features and fees so you aren't surprised by initial or future payment increases. Don't be taken in by promises of low payments or 100 percent financing.
• Request a written Good Faith Estimate to compare the real costs of your mortgage. It will tell you what your interest rate, monthly payment and closing costs will be.
In our next article, we will review refinancing options.
Use the refinance savings calculator to help determine if refinancing is right for you. Should you decide to refinance, make sure you are working with a qualified loan broker. Call the Indiana Securities Division at 1-800-223-8791.
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A Garden-Inspired Bohemian Wedding at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California
From the moment they got engaged, Michelle Li and Brian Yang wanted an outdoor garden ceremony. They eventually booked San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California. "The venue's early history as a citrus farm inspired us to embrace Southern California's rich agriculture," Michelle says. "Having our wedding in October also provided beautiful fall harvest colors." The couple hinted at their theme through garden-inspired invitations. The day-of paper elements, such as menus and escort cards, followed the same design motif. Michelle and Brian's outdoor ceremony took place in a lush green garden with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Michelle stunned in an A-line gown with added sheer sleeves paired with an organic white bouquet. After the vows, guests attended an elegant indoor reception, where the garden theme came to life with dramatic flower arrangements, green velvet tablecloths and fresh produce scattered throughout. "Every décor selection for the reception was chosen for the drama," the bride says.
Our favorite #MakeTradition Moment: "We both wanted to integrate certain Chinese wedding traditions into our wedding day. For instance, we performed groom 'door games' and a tea ceremony during the daytime. I wore a traditional Chinese gown (Qun Gua) at the start of my wedding day while I awaited Brian to 'pick me up' for the tea ceremony," Michelle says. "I ended my day in the same outfit when I said my goodbyes."

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In spirit and in word, this Code of Ethics shall guide the actions of the members of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing. It is the duty of all members to conduct themselves in accordance with the following precepts:
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours a night on weeknights eat more fatty foods and snacks than those who get more than eight hours of sleep a night, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
They said getting too little sleep can result in chronic changes in the diet that can increase the risk of obesity, especially in girls.
Prior studies have shown that too little sleep can lead to weight gain, but the new findings show where the extra calories come from.
Increasing intake of fatty foods, which are typically high in calories, can increase the overall daily caloric intake, and if it happens routinely, it can lead to excess fat.
"The demonstration of chronically altered dietary patterns in adolescents with shorter sleep provides insight into why shorter sleep has been associated with obesity in prior experimental and observational studies," said Dr. Susan Redline of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, whose study appears in the journal Sleep.
Redline and colleagues studied 240 teenagers aged 16 to 19 taking part in an ongoing sleep study. Their sleep was monitored at home by a wrist band device and food intake was measured with interviews done by trained staff.
They found that teenagers who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3.0 percent fewer calories from carbohydrates than teenagers who slept eight hours or more.
"The relative increase in fat consumption among shorter sleepers by 2.2 percent per day chronically may contribute to cumulative increases in energy consumption that would be expected to increase risk for obesity and cardiovascular disease," Redline said in a statement.
But the risk may be easily reversed.
The team found that each added hour of sleep lowered the odds of eating a high amount of calories from snacks by an average of 21 percent.
Curiously, when they looked by gender, they found the results were statistically significant in girls, but not boys.
While it is not clear why, the team said it may be that teenage girls are more likely to turn to food for emotional reasons than boys, but that needs to be studied.
Only 34 percent of the teenagers in the study slept for an average of eight hours or more. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers need at least 9 hours of sleep to feel alert and rested.
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Baltimore County Savings Bank announced this week plans to relocate its Bel Air branch from 563 Baltimore Pike to 203 N. Main St.
The bank's new Main Street branch, which is scheduled to open in April, will be in a vacant building on the corner of Gordon Street, formerly occupied by K Bank of Maryland, which failed in November 2010 and was closed by the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation.
Moving from its current location in the parking area of Bel Air Plaza Shopping Center will give BCSB the ability to serve its business and consumer customers' growing needs with a convenient Main Street location, including a drive-thru and ATM services, the bank said in a media release Tuesday.
The new branch also affords for larger office and lobby space to conduct bank business and meet with branch representatives, the release states.
"The Bel Air branch was the second location for BCSB, then known as Baltimore County Savings and Loan," Joseph Bouffard, president and CEO of BCSB, said in the release. "Moving to Main Street, Bel Air serves as a testament to how we continue to focus on better serving our customer base and the growing needs of the Harford County community. The new branch allows for greater support of the growth the county is experiencing and we're thrilled to be a part of it."
As plans for the relocation progress, BCSB will host a grand opening of the new Bel Air branch, tentatively set for spring 2013.
Since opening its doors in 1955, BCSB operated out of a single location in Perry Hall for 20 years. In 1975, BCSB opened its second location, at 517 Bel Air Plaza, and later relocated to 563 Bel Air Plaza, remaining in the same shopping center for more than 35 years. The bank has 16 branches, including four in Harford County – Abingdon, Bel Air, Forest Hill and Hickory.


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Towable RV registrations were down predictably in Statistical Surveys Inc.'s March retail registration report released today (May 20) by the Grand Rapids, Mich., firm.
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel registrations for the month totaled 10,411, compared to 16,997 in March 2008, a decline of 38.7%. Retail registration totals by segment:
- Travel trailers: 7,239 compared to 11,599 in March of 2008.
- Fifth-wheels: 3,172 vs. 5,398 last March.
- Camping trailers: 983, down from 1,616 last year.
- Recreational park trailers: 135, off from 298 in '08.
Thor Industries Inc. expanded its hold on the travel trailer market with a 30.8% share in March and 29.3% for the first quarter, more than double its closest competitor, Jayco Inc.
Thor had an even greater lead in the fifth-wheel market with a 40.6% market share in March and 39.7% share for the first quarter. Forest River Inc. was a distant second with a 12% and 13.6% share for March and the quarter, respectively.
FTCA Inc.'s Coleman camping trailer was the top selling folding camping trailer manufacturer with a 33.8% market share in March and 34.1% share for the quarter. Jayco was second at 26.6% for March 25.4% for the quarter.
In the recreational park trailer segment, Thor and Skyline Corp. were in a dead heat for the quarter, each with a 16.1% market share with Chariot Eagle a close third with 13.5%. For March, Thor was tops with 19.3% market share, followed by Skyline with 16.3% and Chariot Eagle with 17%.


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Dr. Dick on Demand—Eating Out at the Y: The Finer Points of CunnilingusApril 12, 2010
Unfortunately, for many gals, like Carol here, her man's oral skills simply aren't up to the task.
I like oral sex, but my new BF doesn't know what he's doing down there. He's really sweet and I like him a lot. Unfortunately, he thinks he this really great lover when actually he sucks…and not in a good way. I know he reads your column, he was the one that turned me on to your site, so could you give him some pointers on how to orally pleasure a woman? He doesn't listen to me.
Now, despite being a big fat homo, I am regularly quizzed on the art of muff diving. I'm always happy to oblige, but I'm bound to say that everything I know about cunnilingus I've learned from my lesbian friends. Instead of me—who has no pussy—pontificating on the joys of orally pleasuring a woman, I turn to my #1 friend of the lesbian persuasion, Joy. Not only does she have her very own pussy, she also knows her way around other pussies as well.
I shared Carol's letter with her, and asked for her thoughts. I figure, if you wanna learn how to do something right, ya talk to a pro. Simply put, no one sucks cock as good as a queer; no one gobbles clam like a dyke. Enough said! Joy's first comment was…and I quote, "What's this chick doin' with a dude? If she wants good head, she should bed a dyke. Once you go lezzie, you never go back." Ahhh, Joy is such a joy!
Okay, so giving oral is about the most perfect sexual thing you can do for a woman. It makes her feel special. What woman doesn't groove on knowin' her partner finds her finger-lickin' good? And maybe that's a good place to start this tutorial. If you don't like the taste or smell of pussy, give up on the idea that you'll be a fabulous lover. However, if you want to give this whole muff diving thing a try, but you don't know if you can handle the flavor or aroma, or if your chick's unsure about you being down there, thinking she might be unsavory; you could start off by showering or bathing together.
The novice pussy lapper would do well to approach this amazing piece of human anatomy very gently…at first. If the woman you're eatin' out wants more vigorous attention, she will ask for it. So relax and enjoy! (Note: If all this licking and sucking isn't a turn on for you, it won't be much of a pleasure for your partner, either. So, if your heart's not in it, you will have to find other ways to please her.)
Don't make the mistake that Carol's boyfriend makes. Listen to the feedback you're getting on the job you're doing. If you're not getting any, ask for it. (Just don't talk with your mouth full.) Once you hit on something that works for your gal, stick with it for a while—unless of course, you're trying to drive her wild with some tongue teasing.
Joy says that the biggest no-no in pussy divin' is divin' in without knowing your way around. Like I always say, ladies, it's completely up to you to introduce your partner to your particular pussy. Remember: Just because he's been with other women, don't make him an expert on your parts. Get it? Got it? GOOD!
Finding just the right position will eliminate the fatigue factor and neck strain. Have her lie across the bed (or the sofa, kitchen table, whatnot shelf) with her ass situated just at the edge. With her legs apart, knees up and her feet resting on the edge of the bed/table/whatever, take a comfortable position on the floor between her legs. Here's a tip: The more muscle control she has to exert to maintain her position and balance will often lead to a stronger, more pleasurable and intense orgasm, because a thunderous orgasm is all about muscle tension.
Joy insists that a soft tongue and a relaxed jaw work best. And holy cow, she knows of what she speaks. She always starts out licking her pal from vaginal entrance up to her clit. She follows the outer edges of her pussy along both sides. Slowly at first, then more rapidly. Sometimes she'll even throw in some raspberries. You know, the vibrating sound you make when you force breath through lightly closed lips. Joy stands by this technique, don't cha know! Sounds like so much fun, I kinda' wish I had me a pussy.
Don't let your hands be idle when you're eating out at the Y. Gently press the two outer vaginal lips together, then run your tongue between the inner and outer labia one side at a time. Try poking your tongue into her vagina. The majority of a woman's vaginal nerve endings are around the opening and within the first couple of inner inches. Target them with a darting tongue motion. Insert a hardened tongue into her hole. Try moving your tongue in and out, as well as in circles around the inside of her opening.
Spread her outer vaginal lips with your fingers. With your tongue pointed, gently flick your tongue around her clit. Feel free to roam around in there, but keep coming back to her clit, because it is the most sensitive area—just like your dick head, you dickhead! Be careful though: some women find the direct approach too intense. If this is the case with your woman, blow a stream of warm breath over and around the clit. This lighter, breathy touch might do the trick.
Keep your tongue and hands busy flicking and massaging, poking and prodding lapping and kneading. In other words, find out what she likes and how she likes it, and let her have it just that way. Again, be sure to ask for feedback—and then do precisely what she says.
Once your partner is good and hot and juicy wet, Joy suggests you kick things up a notch. Spread her lips, expose her clit and give it a quick little suck. If this hits the spot, you might want to lightly pull back her clitoral hood and repeat the quick sucking motion. Joy assures me that this feels incredible, and it's just the thing to do if you feel like driving your partner crazy with ecstasy. Now take her exposed clit into your mouth and gently suck on it, simultaneously flicking your tongue over and around it. This combined with fingering her hole will usually produce a stunning orgasm.
Finally, Joy suggests you surprise the little woman by having a mint or an ice chip in your mouth while you eat her out. These can create a very intense tingling sensation and will enhance your performance—and her pleasure—immeasurably.
Good luck!
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NAVY (7-4) vs. ARMY (2-9)
Saturday, 3 p.m.
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Navy leads 56-49-7
Last meeting:
Navy won, 27-21, on Dec. 10, 2011 at FedEx Field in Landover
Navy favored by 7
Navy offense vs. Army defense:
The Midshipmen have not been sharp early in their past few games, but offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper has made enough adjustments and freshman quarterback Keenan Reynolds has made enough plays for the offense to be effective. Texas State tried to focus on Reynolds in Navy's 21-10 win in its last game on Nov. 17, holding the new Navy star to 85 yards total offense. But Reynolds got the ball in the hands of sophomore fullback Noah Copeland, who rushed for 110 yards and two TDs on 17 carries, as well as senior slotback Gee Gee Greene, who had a combined 109 yards rushing and receiving (including 71 yards with a touchdown on 14 carries). Army's rushing defense is ranked 118th out of 120 in Football Bowl Subdivision, giving up more than 283 yards per game. Army also allows 37 points per game. The Black Knights will try to force turnovers, as they did in getting five in a 41-21 win over Air Force. But Reynolds has kept his mistakes to a mininum, throwing only one interception in 59 attempts and losing two fumbles (both against Troy in a 41-31 defeat). The Midshipmen might need to finish their drives with touchdowns. After making his first seven field goal attempts this season, freshman kicker Nick Sloan has made only two of his last six, including two misses in Navy's previous game.
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The Midshipmen rank in the middle of the pack against the run — 61st in FBS, giving up 160.6 yards per game — and face an Army team that has the nation's top rushing offense (369.8 yards per game). Quarterback Trent Steelman has rushed for 1,152 yards and gone for 100 yards or more in each of the last five games, an academy record. Junior running back Raymond Maples is less than 100 yards behind Steelman overall. Except for the first half of a loss at Troy last month, Buddy Green's bend-but-don't-break Navy defense has come up with big stops when it needed to make them. Senior linebacker Keegan Wetzel has been Navy's big-play producer on defense, with a team-high six sacks (two shy of the single-season school record) and 13.5 tackles for loss. After a shaky performance as a freshman, Steelman has played well against Navy, rushing 31 times for 133 yards and a touchdown the past two years while completing 15 of 26 for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Maples has also run well against Navy, going for 82 yards on 13 carries last year and 66 yards on 13 carries in 2010.


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LEED-Certification Appeal
I read with great interest the Liability & Litigation column by Gina Vitiello, LEED AP, on the appeal of the LEED certification awarded to Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wis., in the August issue of HPAC Engineering ("Appeal Raises Questions About LEED Certification," http://bit.ly/dytTU7). Unfortunately, these kinds of problems were inevitable from the get-go. I believe this column will be a wake-up call for architects and engineers.
I have been concerned about liabilities arising from green design guidelines for about a year now. In June, I gave a presentation at NeoCon in Chicago. One of the points I raised concerned legal liabilities and the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC's) refusal to accept any responsibility for the "advice" about guideline compliance it gives to architects during the design process.
This issue, as the column stated, will not go away; it will be amplifying in the future. Engineers and architects should be aware of the potential dangers they face by blindly following green design guidelines. Insurance agencies already are well aware of them.
Stephen J. Vamosi, PE
Intertech Design Services Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio
The USGBC seems to prey on undereducated, underinformed owners and the public. Now LEED seems to have wormed its way into contract documents. Some now even require that a certain level of certification be achieved. This is very common with federal projects. Maybe LEED should include statements that the certification system shall not be used to contractually bind architects, engineers, and contractors to meet any level of certification. Liability and responsibility should be synonymous. If LEED has no legal liability, why should it be given any responsibility in making sure a contract is green?
excerpted from HPAC.com
I knew this was coming. I watch them put "frosting" on buildings to gain LEED points regardless of its actual value to the building. The worst part is that most of these are public buildings, and our tax dollars are going to waste. The principles of green construction are good; certification brings out all of the fancy language, worthless additions, etc.
from HPAC.com
LEED is a standard of relative greenness, not a contract document for overpaid lawyers and underemployed engineers to litigate. Before LEED, there was little awareness of green design principles, much less an understanding of related issues.
While I have my own gripes with the LEED scoring and certification system, the LEED process has been a powerful force in bringing green design mainstream. Just the fact designs can be 40 to 60 percent more efficient with little or no increase in first cost is testament to the opportunity for the United States to become more competitive and less dependent on fossil fuels.
Ronald Perkins
Supersymmetry USA Inc.
Navasota, Texas
There long has been plenty of awareness of energy-efficient, sustainable design, and it was implemented to the extent clients were willing to invest in the future value of their projects. What we lacked was a bureaucratic entity to take credit for it. Now that we have one, it should be consistent and objective, or it will not be sustainable itself.
Nyse Guy
from HPAC.com
Thank you for printing the column on the appeal of the LEED certification awarded to Northland Pines High School. It reinforces my concerns about LEED.
In Cincinnati, The Herald Building received LEED certification despite the removal of a dozen houses and associated mature trees. I am not saying this was a bad redevelopment project. I just do not understand how removing trees and using new materials to construct an office building in a city with a surplus of office space meets the USGBC's implied intent to preserve the environment.
Jim Drye, PE
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fan Selection
I found the article "Fan Selection and Energy Savings" (August 2010, http://bit.ly/aID9c9) very useful.
I come from an industrial environment. We have many HVAC units on the roof. The fan blows into a discharge plenum. From the plenum, three or four ducts go in many different directions. According to the article, the plenum should be two-and-a-half times the diameter of the duct from the discharge of the fan. I have seen different sizes of plenums, but haven't seen any article or best practices concerning plenum design and how to tie discharge ductwork from a fan into a plenum for the best efficiency. Can the author help?
Bill Thaman
Milford Center, Ohio
Author's response:
The article gives a recommendation for the length of straight duct required at the discharge of a fan to achieve a uniform velocity profile of fluid before any free discharge or elbow. This will eliminate system effect at such a transition.
I understand space often is a luxury not present in HVAC designs. For such instances, AMCA Publication 201-02, Fans and Systems, provides excellent guidelines. Page 26 of the publication gives a graph used to calculate a system-effect factor to account for various installations. This factor can be added to static pressure during design of a system.
Later sections of the publication give charts for various installations that need to be used in conjunction with the graph on Page 26. Pages 30 and 31 give charts for finding the correct system-effect curve, depending on the amount of ductwork between a fan and a free discharge or, in your application, plenum.
AMCA Publication 201-02 gives a recommendation for straight ductwork. A built-in transition will alleviate some of the system effect associated with the rapid expansion of air at a free discharge.
Brian Mleziva
Greenheck Fan Corp.
Schofield, Wis.
Water Technologies
While I enjoyed the column "Opportunities Abound for Water Technologies" (Engineering Green Buildings, July 2010, http://bit.ly/axCltb) and agree that the architecture, engineering, and construction community has a role in saving water, I think the author is missing the big picture in conservation efforts.
The largest user of fresh water (48 percent) in the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is thermoelectric power. States such as Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, where water is scarce, use a closed-loop cooling system, unlike most states, such as Illinois, which use a once-through cooling system. To show how much can be saved, Arizona uses 100 million gal. of water a day for thermoelectric power, while Illinois uses more than 11 billion gal. — 110 times more than Arizona. If all of the thermoelectric power plants in the United States used a closed-loop system, according to the USGS, more than 111 billion gal. of water could be saved per day. That is more than 25,000 times the 3.59 million gal. used for domestic purposes.
The second-largest user of fresh water (35 percent) is irrigation. Drip irrigation not only saves water over impact sprinklers, recent tests show it saves up to 95 percent of chemical fertilizers.
During a recent LEED conference, I heard a discussion about greywater usage, with one consultant saying that, with the current rate structure, payback is 100 years.
Why are we proposing to spend billions of dollars to save less than 1 percent of the water? Isn't a better solution to get the big users of water either to implement water-conservations measures, such as closed-loop cooling, or pay their fair share of the water being used?
Richard Bowman
Mechanical Concepts LLC
Wichita, Kan.
Author's response:
Less than 5 percent of water in most thermal power plants is lost to evaporation; most of the rest just has its temperature raised, so it's misleading to look at pass-through water use as actual consumption. The same analysis holds true for most cooling towers in buildings: a lot of water flow, little actual loss.
As for irrigation, it is a major water consumer and incredibly sensitive to pricing, which is why it's almost untouchable politically in most areas. There are a lot of good technologies for monitoring irrigation-sprinkler water use that are reducing overall consumption.
As for greywater use, it's impossible to say anything about payback without knowing the systems analyzed and the local rate structures. Greywater reuse is an option that should be considered for outdoor irrigation and cooling-tower-water makeup for most new buildings.
Urban water use is about 11 percent of total U.S. consumption, but it's the costliest in terms of energy use and treatment requirements. Making water conservation a priority in new-building design and major renovations makes all of the sense in the world; cost-effectiveness is there in most cases, if one analyzes the full avoided costs of water savings, as well as the direct costs and benefits. In addition to doing the right thing, mechanical design firms specializing in water conservation are going to find a lot of new business opportunities over the next five to 10 years.
Jerry Yudelson, PE, MBA, LEED AP
Yudelson Associates
Tucson, Ariz.
Pressurization Control
Regarding the article "Pressurization Control in Large Commercial Buildings" (February 2010, http://bit.ly/cu6NYo), has there been any research into, or is there a method of quantifying, potential savings from building-pressure control? A lot of retrocommissioning projects have issues with pressure, but because of a lack of savings/payback calculations, they get glossed over in favor of high-savings energy-conservation measures.
Nick Tisdell, CEM
Uhl Company Inc.
Maple Grove, Minn.
Author's response:
We've done custom spreadsheet calculations for estimating energy savings. I'm not aware of any research or calculation templates that have been developed in detail.
Most of the time, the energy savings related to optimizing building-pressurization control come from reduced fan speeds or reduced infiltration (reduced heating/cooling loads). It's a tough one to calculate the savings for, though. Oftentimes, it's a measure with a low implementation cost, so owners may be OK with estimating the savings up front, based on a rough calculation, then truing up the savings estimate post-implementation based on measured data.
There are papers such as "Commissioning and Envelope Leakage: Using HVAC Operating Strategies to Meet Design and Construction Challenges" (http://bit.ly/ddEZK4), as well as spreadsheet-based energy-savings calculation tools for other retrocommissioning measures from the likes of the California Commissioning Collaborative (www.cacx.org), but I haven't found anything specifically addressing the quantification of savings related to building-pressurization optimization.
Dave Moser, PE
Portland Energy Conservation Inc.
Portland, Ore.
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Want a taste of Peru, Argentina & Brazil? This is it! Follow Incan footsteps in Machu Picchu & check out the jungle action in the Amazon.
Dive into BA's cool vibes, before the fabulous home of Carnival, Rio. This 18 day South American journey has everything!
Tour Operator: Contiki
What's Included
- We always provide comfortable accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere - think comfy hotels, jungle lodges and bright communal areas for you and your new squad to relax and socialise.
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Day 1 - Cusco
Another day, another incredible Latin American destination to uncover; today it's sun up 'til sun down in Cusco. Shop for artisan jewellery and woodworks, roam the cobble-stone streets or just stroll the San Pedro markets eating cacao buds and sipping on coca leaf tea. Today really is what you make it as you're in total control…except for dinner with the crew – that's on us.
Day 2 - Cusco to Sacred Valley
Heading out of Cusco and bound for the Sacred Valley on our private coach, this is where our journey into the ruins and mystique of this land truly begins. But first, llamas. An iconic symbol of Peru, we'll be stopping off at a llama farm to show some love to these furry favourites up close, and we're talking the whole humpback family – llamas, vicuna and alpacas. #llamaselfie achieved, we'll then stop off to witness the ancient Incan art of weaving in practise by a group of talented local artisans. Throughout the journey, play close attention to your surrounds – there's the chance to spot the Incan farming technique of terracing, as well as the 'salineras' (salt mines). Want to know what the Peruvians do for fun? You'll get the chance to play the traditional game of "Sapo", and exactly what that entails we'll leave to the imagination… Our explorations of the Sacred Valley will begin with a guided tour of the Pisac and Ollantaytambo ruins. Our Local Guide will give you the d-l on both, visiting the circular terraced Pisac ruins first which date back to the 1400's. Moving on to Ollantaytambo, base camp for those taking the trek tomorrow, we'll appease dry mouths with some homemade Chica de Jora brew. This tiny town may be small in geographical terms, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in attitude, with artisan shops and cafes spilling out onto streets, and the roaring Urubamba river providing the perfect natural background noise. For those embarking on the Inca trail tomorrow this is your final chance to stock up on last minute essentials (socks, socks and more socks). For all others, spend your time soaking in the vibes, hanging with other travellers and just getting a feel for this iconic little town.
Day 3 - Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes or Inca Trail Trek
For those embarking on our epic 1 day trek, we'll catch the train to KM104 and the start of a day to remember. With just 3.5 hours on foot and 6-kilometres to cover, the enchanting site that awaits us will make it all worthwhile. Descending into the site we'll take in Wayana Picchu 'Little peak' – the iconic peak you'll have seen in every picture ever – marvelling at the incredible handiwork of the ancient Incas. Satisfaction levels at an all-time high and with a big ol' smile on your tired face, we'll head back to Aguas Calientes and a squishy hotel bed you couldn't be more deserving of. For those not embarking on the Inca Trail,the morning is yours to enjoythe surrounding lush mountains of Aguas Calientes.Can you feel the excitement mounting? Yep – those are pretty much the feels when Machu Picchu is quite literally on the horizon. This afternoon we'll hop on the train to Aguas Calientes, a cute town in its own right complete with roaring river, quaint bridges and local haunts, but most famously known as the gateway town to Machu Picchu. We'll meet up with those who opted for the one day trek, and basically spend the evening hyping each other up for what's to come tomorrow.
Day 4 - Machu Picchu to Cusco
Excitement levels at an all-time high, the day we've all been waiting for is finally here – it's Machu Picchu time! Built around 1450 at the height of the Incan Empire, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of the new world. We'll be treated to a guided tour of the site taking in such wonders as the Temple of the Three Windows and Wayana Picchu (the peak you'll of seen in every Machu Picchu image ever), and of course you'll have some alone time to explore the area as only you can do. This is one big old tick off the life goals list, so enjoy every single second of it.Back on the train we'll de-brief on our once-in-a-lifetime experience as we head back to Cusco. Last time round was all about getting acquainted with the city, so now you've got you're bearings you can really get lost amongst the market stalls and cobbled streets, maybe even going truly local by trying out a serving of cuy.
Day 5 - Cusco
The last few days have been pretty full on, so today is all about seeking out some much needed r'n'r. Grab a lie in at the hotel then sip fresh mountain coffee in the Plaza de Armas, or maybe take a stroll around town to pick up an alpaca sweater or ten (they are super snuggly). Can't shake that taste for adventure? We hear you.
Day 6 - Cusco to Jungle Lodge
Saying a final farewell to Cusco, we'll hop on our included flight over the Andes to the city of Puerto Maldonado. With the sound of macaws and toucans welcoming us in, this can only mean one thing…it's jungle time.A quick tour of the city will reveal colourful fruit stalls, open air markets and locals going about their day. But now we're back underway and we just want to get to the jungle…What's accessible only by boat, is made from wood and clay and surrounded by the sounds and colours of nature? Answer – our rainforest lodge, your blissful home for the night. We'll work up a pre-dinner appetite by hiking to the canopy tower, then after a tasty home-cooked dinner continue our outdoor pursuits by heading out to spot caimans – a member of the alligator family native to the Amazon. Tonight promises to be one for the story bank as you fall asleep in your open-walled room to the exotic sounds of the surrounding jungle.
Day 7 - Jungle Lodge to Puerto Maldonado
If the vibrant morning song of the jungle birds hasn't roused you early doors, the prospect of the Tres Chimadas lake teeming with wildlife will. Our morning catamaran cruise will have us spotting prehistoric hoatzin birds and giant river otters. Satisfaction levels on high, the rest of the afternoon is all yours – canopy climbing or kayaking ticking any of the boxes?Tired and hungry after another adventure filled day, we'll head back to Puerto Maldonado to make camp for the night. After such an epic day of jungle antics, we're guessing a good night's sleep and some sweet group hangs are pretty high on the agenda.
Day 8 - Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Today marks our last day in Peru before heading east to Argentina and Brazil, so how better to spend it than one last night in the city where it all began – Lima. Options for your free evening in Lima are varied and endless. Maybe make for the trendy district of Miraflores, hang in Parque Kennedy or opt for one last plate of fresh to death ceviche in the city its best known for. One things for sure, we know you'll be toasting your Peruvian leg with a final pisco sour, as tomorrow the nectar takes a decidedly red and rich turn as we enter Argentina.
Day 9 - Lima to Buenos Aires
Who's ready for a new country? That's right globe trotters, we're up, up and away again this morning (how many included flights is that now?) in the direction of the Country of Seven Continents. Everything about Argentina gives us the tingles, and we know you're going to love it just as much as we do. But enough waving lyrical, we've got a new city to conquer…South America's most cosmopolitan city will spread out before us like a treasure box waiting to be opened as we descend on Buenos Aires, and with 4 nights to spend in the Argentinian capital damn right those are excitement butterflies in your stomach. If the 4.5 hour flight zonked you a bit (just be glad you didn't do it overland) maybe keep it chilled in the afternoon, but for the balls of energy amongst you we've got plenty to keep you entertained. Want to dive straight in to the Argentine food scene? An optional Parilla tour will get you down and dirty with the good stuff, namely beer, pastries, steak, wine and ice cream. Tonight we'll take it easy, ready for a big ol' day of culture tomorrow.
Day 10 - Buenos Aires
Well good morning Buenos Aires – who's ready to go conquer this magnificent city? We'll get you straight into the hustle of BA with a city tour of the best bits, we're talking colonial mansions, the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca, the historic meets cosmopolitan vibes of Puerto Madero and San Telmo and more, all the while learning about the historic figures who made this city what it is today. Just hold back some of that new city energy for tonight. Oh yes, we've got a traditional tango show served over Argentine wine and melt in the mouth food on offer, and we know deep down you've got the moves…
Day 11 - Buenos Aires
After our city tour yesterday, we'll be feeling pretty acquainted with BA and ready to dive in and explore for ourselves. A good job really, as the next two days are yours to write your very own Buenos Aires love story. So, what to do? How about taste testing the traditional creamy cookies (alfajores), or scouting for antiques in the district of San Telmo. Feel like getting a little more active? One word – polo. The national sport of Argentina, polo is a pretty big deal, so here's your chance to discover it for yourself. Catch a game, refuel over a tasty BBQ lunch, then jump on horseback and take tips from the pros. That might just be another big ol' tick off that ever growing bucket list.
Day 12 - Buenos Aires
Today is our last full day in Buenos Aires so time to really make it count. Ask your Trip Manager for any must do activities to tick off the list…or just a killer spot to sink a few café con leche and watch the city go by (we love the historic Café Tortoni). Tonight, why not make it all about the belly with our optional culinary experience. You'll get the chance to make your very own empanadas from scratch, cook an Argentine steak perfectly to your liking, and devour yet more of those tasty little alfajores. And the wine? Well that will just keep on flowing, naturally…
Day 13 - Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls
Rise and shine Latin adventurers, we've got yet another included flight to catch – Brazil bound…Landing in Puerto Iguazu we'll hop over the border and dig or toes into Brazilian soil for the first time, clapping eyes on yet another astounding natural wonder. Listen out for all those oohhs and aahhs. A collection of 275 individual waterfalls, Iguassu Falls sprawls both Brazil and Argentina, with both sides offering up stunning UNESCO World Heritage parks and views. Today though, is all about the Brazilian side, and what better way to see the falls from every angle than with an optional helicopter ride, taking the term 'birds eye view' to a whole new level. Go on – treat yo' self! For those keeping feet on the ground, take your time exploring the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu, then tonight we'll pencil in some group hangs over caipirinha's to debrief yet another action packed day.
Day 14 - Iguassu Falls
Iguassu we're not done with you yet! Yesterday was all about the Brazilian side, but today we're hopping back over to Argentina to see what the deal is from this side of the falls. We'll take a hike to the very edge of Devil's Throat, the highest of the 275 falls, and for those keen there's even the option to take to the water with a speed boat ride through the spray of the falls. Refreshing? Oh you could say that…With a full day spent here, take your time exploring, trying to figure out the age old debate – which side wears it better? Tonight, dinners packing a serious punch – we'll be treating you to an authentic Brazilian BBQ dinner. Say hello to the meat sweats…
Day 15 - Iguassu Falls to Rio
Catch you later Iguassu – Rio, we're coming in hot…If Rio knows one thing, it's how to p-a-r-t-y, so having fun in this life loving city is already a given. But first things first – let's get acquainted with our surroundings a little better. After a quick orientation tour, the afternoon is then yours to explore as you please, though given our hotel's beachfront location, we reckon you'll only have one thing on your mind.
Day 16 - Rio De Janerio
Ready for another New Wonder of the World? Today will kick off with a visit to perhaps South America's biggest icon – the Christ the Redeemer statue. Standing at an impressive 30m high (that's 98ft) this religious monument casts an almighty shadow over the city below, and will be a moment you won't be forgetting any time soon. Back in the city, the choice is yours as to how the rest of the day goes. Kick back on Copacabana amidst the football players and Capoeira masters, or maybe you'd prefer to ascend the 396 metres of Sugarloaf Mountain, or party Favela style with the locals. Tonight we've got yet another foodie experience to tempt you with, taking Brazilian BBQ to a whole new level of meat indulgence. Let's do this!
Day 17 - Rio De Janerio
Excuse us while we cry into our caipirinhas – today is our last full day on tour. Sob. But before the emotions run too high, let's make sure we see it out with a bang, Rio style. So, what have we got to tempt you with today? How's about a boat cruise overflowing with cocktails and good times, or maybe go hand-gliding over the city to catch it in all its scenic glory. If those sweet Brazilian rays are calling you (or perhaps just the gorgeous bods in teeny tiny swimwear), opt to spend your last day kicking it on the beach, capirinha in hand of course. However you want to see out your trip, your Trip Manager is there to make it happen (and that includes watching the masters of football do it like no one else can, if a game's in town). Tonight's your last one with your Latin family, so make it one to remember…
Day 18 - Rio De Janerio
The time has almost come, but not before getting one last little slice of Rio with a favela tour this morning, getting a glimpse into the shanty town life of the city. The favelas are home to literally millions of Rio locals, and dot the surrounding hillside far into the distance. Back at the hotel, this adventure of epic proportion will finally come to an end. Hug it out with the new friends you now class as family, and damn right you're already on those reunion tour plans. Europe next summer, anyone?


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Power has been restored to Yosemite National Park after a nearly week-long storm-related outage.
Park officials say the power returned on Saturday. It went out on Sunday, March 20 after a powerful winter storm dropped several feet of snow in the area.
The park was closed for three days, as power lines fell and trees blocked roads. Park buildings were forced to rely on emergency generators.
All roads into the park have since been cleared and reopened. All park services are also fully operational with the exception of the Yosemite Valley campgrounds.
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October 2, 2006
SearchMash, a New Google Search Site
SearchMash is a low-profile site created by Google, that mixes Google Search with Google Image Search and adds some interesting features. The concept is similar to the old A9.
For the moment, SearchMash is a playground for small ideas that could be the foundation of an entirely new Google site. Although this site is mainly for Google testers, it's interesting to see it growing.
{ Found by Pete Warden, who has an interesting site called... SearchMash. Via Blogoscoped Forum. }
Restrict your search to your favorite sites, soon at Google
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Yeah its definatly at testing ground for google, they can try new ideas on here and see what response they get as i noticed on the features page it asks what you feel is useful, this way they can do the research without using the main google site.ReplyDelete
I love the way the interface works on it, although i haven't tested the image part since google images are blocked in college.. gahReplyDelete
Only weird thing i noticed is when the searches reach 100, it ends.
Plus when you are actually searching, it could be better if they kill off searches that are 20-30 pages back, or at least hide them away under a click-to-reveal link.
I'll need to suggest that to them later.
SearchMash is so kool ! Particularly impressive is automatically scroll down while viewing "More Web pages" against A typed Seacrh Query.ReplyDelete
Just one suggestion - get the up and down keys to cycle through results as well?
After all (technically) anything is poosible Gooooooogle !
Noticeable: when the query gives no match, this text appaears:ReplyDelete
"Oops, no results found! Try a new search, or maybe explore popular searches?"
Where "popular searches" brings you to a totally random query like MTV or "Je t'ame".
I am not sure if it is a google site. To me it looks like a shady site. looks like a hoax.ReplyDelete
Dude, I've been using it for months now. The only harp I have against it is the lack of Greasemonkey scripts and Firefox extensions for it (AFAIK anyway).ReplyDelete
At first, I would jump past the first 10 results since I wasn't quite sure what that dotted-line was for.
Would be really great if there was a widget for Google Desktop :)ReplyDelete
I think main google search should show both options for searching(normal search & mash search) only on one site.ReplyDelete
because many person disable java script.


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Common Tasks
Once you have logged in to ALOM CMT as admin and specified the admin password, you might want to perform some common administrative tasks:
Here are several ways to connect to ALOM CMT:
Ensure that you have established your hardware connections to the system controller ports you plan to use. On your server, the Ethernet port is labeled NET MGT. The serial port is labeled SER MGT. Refer to your server's installation guide for more information about these ports and how to connect devices to them.
When you connect to ALOM CMT through the serial management port for the first time, you are automatically connected as the admin account. This account has full (cuar) permissions. Before you can continue using ALOM CMT, you need to specify a password for this account. After you specify the password, you can continue using ALOM CMT. The next time you log in, you must specify the password. When you are logged in as admin, you can add new users and specify passwords and permissions for them.
On platforms that support DHCP enabled-by-default you can connect to the network management port prior to connecting to the serial management port. In this case, there is an extra layer of security to ensure the SC is secure-by-default. You only are allowed to connect with a Secure Shell (ssh) session, and you must provide a system-specific predetermined password. This is described in Default DHCP Connection. Once the default password is provided and you are allowed to continue, you then need to specify a new password for the admin account.
See Permission Levels, useradd, userpassword, and userperm for more information about this process.
To Log In To ALOM CMT
All users (admin and other users) employ the following procedure to log in to ALOM CMT.
1. Connect to ALOM CMT.
See Connecting to ALOM CMT.
2. If you connect to ALOM CMT through the SER MGT port, when the connection is established, type #. (Hash-Period) to escape from the system console. If you connect to ALOM CMT through the NET MGT port, skip to step 3.
3. Type in your ALOM CMT login name and password.
Your password is not echoed to the screen; instead, the host server displays an asterisk (*) for each character that you type. After you successfully log in, ALOM CMT displays its command prompt:
You can now use ALOM CMT commands or switch to the system console. See Overview of the ALOM CMT Command Shell and Serial Management Port.
The ALOM CMT event log records login information. If more than five login failures occur within five minutes, ALOM CMT generates a critical event. See showlogs.
Resetting the system controller reboots the ALOM CMT software. You might have to reset the system controller after you have changed settings on ALOM, for example, specifying a new value for certain variables such as for netsc_ipaddr.
To reboot ALOM CMT
At the sc> prompt, type the resetsc command.
Refer to resetsc.
Note - The #. (Hash-Period) character sequence is the default escape character sequence for ALOM CMT. If desired, you can change the first character in the escape sequence by using the sc_escapechars variable. For example, sc> setsc sc_escapechars a. See sc_escapechars for more information.
When you first start to apply power to the host server, ALOM CMT is initially configured to display the system console output. The SER MGT port is shown on the host server as virtual-console.
The showsc command displays information about the ALOM CMT software configuration.
For example, to display the ALOM CMT version, type the following at the sc> prompt:
For more details, see To Use the showsc Command.
Use ALOM CMT commands to turn the Locator LED on and off, and to check the state of the LED.
There are several ways to power the host server on and off from the sc> prompt.
A graceful reset enables the Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) to shut down. If (instead) you type the poweroff command without typing the poweron command, ALOM CMT powers the host server down to standby mode. Refer to powercycle or poweroff.
This resets the host server immediately, even if the Solaris OS fails or hangs for any reason. Note that this is not a graceful shutdown, and work might be lost.
There are four ways to reset the host server from the sc> prompt:
A graceful reset enables the Solaris OS to shut down. If (instead) you type the poweroff command without typing the poweron command, ALOM CMT powers the host server down to standby mode. Refer to powercycle.
This section discusses displaying and monitoring the server's environmental status.
The showenvironment command displays a snapshot of the server's environmental status. The information this command can display includes system temperatures, hard disk drive status, power supply and fan status, front panel LED status, voltage and current sensors, and so on.
To Use the showenvironment Command
Note - You do not need user permissions to use this command.
To use the showenvironment command, at the sc> prompt, type:
The display output differs according to your host server's model and configuration. Some environmental information might not be available when the server is in standby mode. See showenvironment.
Diagnostic control variables specify how ALOM CMT behaves when it encounters an error on the host server.
To Run the setupsc Script
1. To run the setupsc script, at the sc> prompt type setupsc:
The setup script starts.
2. To exit the script, take one of the following actions:
For example, the script includes the following messages and questions:
sc> setupsc
Entering interactive script mode. To exit and discard changes to
that point, use Ctrl-C or to exit and save changes to that point,
use Ctrl- Z.
Do you wish to configure the platform diagnostic parameters [y]? y
Enter the type of reset which will initiate system diagnostic
[power-on-reset error-reset]? power-on-reset error-reset
Enter the verbosity level of diagnostic output [normal]? normal
Enter the test coverage level of the system diagnostic [max]? max
Enter the automatic system diagnostic mode [normal]? normal
Should the host continue to boot after error is encountered [n]? y
Your ALOM configuration profile has been successfully completed.
To activate your network configuration, please reset the SC.
If desired, you can customize all of the ALOM CMT configuration variables at once by following the interactive questions in the script. Refer to Overview of the ALOM CMT Configuration Variables. To configure only the diagnostic variables, press Return at each prompt until the following prompt is displayed:
See Diagnostic Control Variables for further details.
The system controller's serial port (SER MGT) can always be used to communicate with an external terminal or other ASCII device. By default, ALOM CMT is also configured to use the Ethernet network management (NET MGT) port using DHCP to obtain network information and accepting SSH connections. If desired, the system controller's NET MGT port can be reconfigured or disabled.
The NET MGT port accommodates a standard RJ-45 connector.
Note - When you connect a terminal device to the NET MGT port, the server must be connected to a 10-Mbit or 100-Mbit network. ALOM CMT does not support 1-Gbit networks.
To re-configure or disable the NET MGT port, you need to specify values for the network interface variables. See Network Interface Variables.
There are two ways to specify values for these variables:
To Run the setupsc Script
1. To run the setupsc script, at the sc> prompt type setupsc:
The setup script starts.
2. To exit the script, take one of the following actions:
For example, the script includes the following messages and questions:
sc> setupsc
Entering interactive script mode. To exit and discard changes to
that point, use Ctrl-C or to exit and save changes to that point,
use Ctrl- Z.
Do you wish to configure the enabled interfaces [y]?
Should the SC network interfaces be enabled [y]?
Should the SC email alerts be enabled [y]?
Do you wish to configure the network interface [y]?
Do you wish to configure the network management interfaces [y]?
Do you wish to configure the SC parameters [y]?
Your ALOM configuration profile has been successfully completed.
To activate your network configuration, please reset the SC.
If desired, you can customize all of the ALOM CMT configuration variables at once by following the interactive questions in the script. Refer to Overview of the ALOM CMT Configuration Variables. To configure only the network interface variables, press Return at each prompt until the following prompt is displayed:
See Network Interface Variables for further details.
To Configure the Network Interface Variables
1. At the sc> prompt, type y to confirm that you want to configure the network interface variables.
The setupsc script returns the following prompt:
2. Type y or press Return to enable the network interface, or type n to disable it.
This sets a value for the if_network variable. See if_network.
3. Follow the interactive questions in the script. The script prompts you to set values for the following variables:
4. When you have finished setting up the network interface variables, type Control-Z to save your changes and exit the setupsc script.
If desired, you can finish configuring all of the ALOM CMT configuration variables.
Before you can use your network configuration, you must reboot ALOM CMT by resetting the system controller.
At the sc> prompt, type the resetsc command.
See resetsc.
You can set values for the network interface variables from the sc> prompt using the setsc command. You issue the command once for each variable you would like to configure. For example:
Specify values (or use the default values) for each of the following variables:
This section describes the procedure for adding ALOM CMT user accounts.
Note - You can add a maximum of 15 unique user accounts to ALOM CMT.
To Add an ALOM CMT User Account
1. At the sc> prompt, type the useradd command, followed by the user name you want to assign to that user.
For example:
See useradd.
2. To assign a password to an account, type the userpassword command followed by the user name you assigned to the account.
For more on the userpassword command, refer to userpassword. ALOM CMT prompts you to specify the password, and to verify the password. Note that ALOM CMT does not echo the password to the screen. For example:
Note - User passwords have certain restrictions. Make sure that the password you assign observes these restrictions. See Password Restrictions.
3. To assign permissions to an account, type the userperm command followed by the user name you assigned to the account and the permission levels you want that user to have.
For example:
For further information, see userperm or Permission Levels.
You can also view the permission and password status for a single ALOM CMT user, or view information for all ALOM CMT user accounts.
For example:
See usershow.
For example:
sc> usershow
Username Permissions Password
admin cuar Assigned
wwilson --cr none
joeuser --cr Assigned
To remove ALOM CMT user accounts, use the userdel command.
Note - You cannot delete the default admin account from ALOM CMT.
To Remove an ALOM CMT User Account From the sc> Prompt
To remove an ALOM CMT user account from the sc> prompt, perform the following step:
At the sc> prompt, type the userdel command followed by the user name of the account you want to delete.
For example:
You can change your own password or that of another user by following these steps:
To Change Your ALOM CMT Password
You can change your own ALOM CMT account password from the sc> prompt. You do not need to have any permissions to change your own password.
At the sc> prompt, type the following command:
When you use this command, ALOM CMT prompts you for your current password. If you enter the password correctly, it prompts you twice to enter the new password. For example:
sc> password
password: Changing password for username
Enter current password: ******
Enter new password: ******
Re-enter new password: ******
To Change the ALOM CMT Password for Another User
Note - You must have u level user permission to change another user's password. See userperm.
To change the password for another user's ALOM CMT account:
At the sc> prompt, use the userpassword command.
See userpassword.
You can customize ALOM CMT to send email alerts to multiple email addresses at the time an event occurs. You can specify at which event level (critical, major, minor) email alerts are sent to each user.
There are three levels of alerts:
Note - You can configure email alerts for up to eight users. You can configure each email address to receive its own severity level of alert.
To Set Up Email Alerts
1. Ensure that ALOM is set up to use the system controller's Ethernet network management port (NET MGT), and that the network interface variables are configured.
See Reconfiguring ALOM CMT to Use the Ethernet Port.
2. Set the if_emailalerts variable to true.
See if_emailalerts
3. Set values for the mgt_mailhost variable to identify one or two mail hosts on the network.
See mgt_mailhost.
4. Set values for the mgt_mailalert variable to specify email addresses and alert levels for each user.
See mgt_mailalert.
If you are using the ALOM CMT command shell and are not connected to the host server's console, you will receive alert messages from ALOM CMT when it detects a critical-level or major-level event. This can happen while you are typing ALOM CMT commands. If this happens, you can either continue typing or press Control-D and retype the command.
For example:
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Using the developer console on firefox i found this error:
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Firefox 25.0.1 / OS MAC OS X 10.9 Maverick, I have tried chrome and safari and even on windows machines and have the same issue, just a blank page.
I just rebuild the tour and will upload it with no modifications.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter results on Tuesday, as newer drugs, including a treatment for prostate cancer, led a rebound in sales and investor jitters about medical device sales proved unfounded.
J&J, whose products span artificial hips and over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol, is showing signs of dependable sales growth after several years of navigating costly product recalls and the loss of patent protection on major brand-name drugs.
Its performance has been helped by the launch of prescription drugs like Zytiga for prostate cancer and Incivek for hepatitis C, which it sells abroad under license from Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc, as well as the nearly $20 billion purchase of Swiss medical device maker Synthes earlier this year.
"Things can't help but look more positive for the company with today's results," said Piper Jaffray analyst Matt Miksic, who noted it was the first time in a year that J&J had beaten Wall Street sales estimates.
Earnings per share before special items topped expectations, and revenue also beat Wall Street estimates. For a graphic, see: link.reuters.com/wef43t
Third-quarter global sales of prescription drugs jumped 7 percent to $6.4 billion, helped by Zytiga and double-digit gains for cancer, arthritis, psoriasis and HIV treatments. That compared with drug-sales growth of less than 1 percent in the prior quarter.
Miksic said investors had feared that sales of J&J's medical devices and diagnostics would sink in the quarter after Edwards Lifesciences Corp earlier this month warned of weaker-than-expected heart valve sales, spurring fears of a fresh slowdown in demand for the broader industry.
Global sales of J&J's medical device business rose 12.5 percent to $7.1 billion, helped by the addition of revenue from Synthes devices. Excluding the Synthes contribution and the negative impact of a stronger dollar, J&J's underlying device sales were nearly flat.
"Investors were concerned there would be a softening of demand for devices," Miksic said, especially in Europe, "but there was no evidence of that."
Shares in J&J were up 1.3 percent, in line with the broader ARCA Pharmaceutical Index of U.S. and European drugmakers. Since the beginning of the year, company shares have risen about 6 percent, underperforming a 16.5 percent jump for the industry index.
J&J said sales of consumer products slipped 4.3 percent to $3.6 billion as dozens of over the counter medicines, including children's Tylenol and Motrin painkillers, remained unavailable or in short supply due to recalls over the past three years linked to quality control lapses.
The company is making costly upgrades to its consumer healthcare plants in the United States under federal supervision and has said it hopes to restore many brands to store shelves this year and next.
Morningstar analyst Damien Conover said he does not expect the factories to reach full production until 2014, an overhang that has kept many investors at bay. But he was encouraged by improving trends for J&J's other businesses.
"We're starting to see an overall inflection point in company sales growth, with pharmaceuticals leading the charge," he said.
The company earned $3.0 billion, or $1.05 per share, in the third quarter, compared with $3.2 billion, or $1.15 per share, in the year-earlier period.
Excluding special items, J&J earned $1.25 per share. Analysts, on average, expected $1.21 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Revenue rose 6.5 percent to $17.1 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $16.97 billion. Sales would have risen 10.8 percent if not for the stronger dollar, which hurts the value of revenues in overseas markets.
J&J slightly raised its full-year profit forecast to between $5.05 and $5.10 per share, excluding items, from $5.00 to $5.07 per share.
Reporting by Ransdell Pierson; Editing by Michele Gershberg, Jeffrey Benkoe and Carol Bishopric


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One of the most amazing tasting soups ever! I like mine mild, not to spicy, but you could always kick it up a notch with some extra chipotles.
I make my chipotles with dried ones that I soak, cook them with onion and garlic, spices and a blob of tomato paste, blend them up and store it in the freezer in small containers.
I have also switched from canned to dried beans, they are way more economical if you use beans as much as we do. I usually have a bowl of beans soaking in the fridge, even if I am not sure of what I am going to make. Always soak more then you need, freeze what you don't use, that way when you are in a jam you can always grab some from your freezer!
- 2 tbsp veggie oil
- 1 medium onion-small diced
- 3 cloves garlic-minced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 1 cube veggie bullion
- 1/2 red pepper-small diced
- 2 tbsp ground chipotles
- 1 cup pinto beans
- 1/2 lime juiced
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup fried tortillas- chopped into small pieces (about 2 tortillas)
- 3 tortillas-folded in half cut into thin strips
- 1/3 cup veggie oil
In a large pot heat oil, add onions and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add corn and spices.
Add tomato, water, bullion. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add pepper, chipotle, beans.
Season with lime, salt and pepper. Add tortillas and simmer for 5 minutes
In a fry pan ( I like to use a cast iron) heat oil to medium high heat. Add tortillas. Using tongs flip around in pan until golden. Remove and sprinkle with salt.
Optional garnishes: Fresh cilantro, fresh parsley, & avocado (these are super tasty and highly recommended :)
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