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Hello, I wonder how much time are you spending per dungeon ?
On a hard dungeon, I easilly spend 45 min to 1 hour. I have just finished the bronze rogue, it took 30 min.
Hey, by the way QCF design, you probably have that information somewhere ? It could be fun to release that kind of statistic, so we can add such info on the wiki... (or display average time when starting a dungeon)

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Some 40 years ago, then-President Richard Nixon started what he called the "War on Drugs." And I think we all know how that war's turned out.
I can sum it up in two words: EPIC. FAIL!
My buddy David 2 (co-host of ShockNet Radio's American Heathen on Friday nights and host of BRUTALLY HONEST on ShockNet Saturday evenings) has been thinking about this as well, and in his BRUTALLY HONEST commentary this week, he asks the musical question:
Are we FINALLY ready to start answering the questions?: http://brutallyhonestcolumn.blogspot.com/2011/06/week-of-06272011.html
As always, your thoughts and opinions are more than welcome, either here or on David's page. I'll be forwarding any comments made here to David. Thanks for reading!
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Marijuana is such small potatoes compare to other drugs. I don't think it's as nearly harmful as alcohol. The same driving restrictions should apply regardless of intoxicant. It's so difficult to overdose on marijuana that the idea of marijuana overdose is controversial. There actually are alcohol overdose deaths, although the main problem with alcohol is alcoholism.
Prescrition drugs, not marijuana, are the main drug problem now. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 5.3 million Americans abuse prescription painkillers every year, compared with 605,000 heroin users and 4.8 million cocaine users. Consequently, emergency room visits related to pain pill abuse have skyrocketed, increasing from roughly 627,000 visits in 2004 to 1.2 million in 2009, according to the federal government's Drug Abuse Warning Network. OxyContin is especially problematic, claiming more lives than heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine abuse combined. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. saw 11,000 OxyContin-related overdose deaths in 2007 -- the most recent statistics available -- a tripling since 2000.
If we were really interested in addressing a drug problem we would make oxycontin illegal from the source - Purdue Pharma. The company has been fined for misbranding the drug as safe, when it is the opposite. It's hypocritical to have marijuana treated like a major drug that kills and harms, which it isn't, while the company that makes oxycontin continues to make billions, and the government makes hundreds of millions off fines from oxycontin's manufacturer. " From late 1995 to mid-2001, when the company dropped its "reduced risk" claims, the drug produced $2.8 billion in revenue for Purdue Pharma."
The illegality of marijuana does support mafia cartels, and results in billions of lost revenues from the US treasure. The mafia cartels kill untold numbers of people and disrupt an entire nation (mexico).
I personally don't care if people smoke pot or not. But it should be legal and regulated same as tobacco and alcohol, taxed and with consumer safety mechanisms in place. And people should be able to grow their own.
I'm surprised at the apparent ease with which Oxycontin can be obtained. While there are people with extreme pain that only a drug like Oxycontin can ease, there is no way there are that many people in the degree of pain that would necessitate the use of such a quantity of a powerful drug as is Oxycontin. The people that will ultimately be hurt are those that actually need such a drug.
The problem with oxycontin is that it was formulated not to give constant blood levels, as promoted, but in two big rushes. Blood levels then went up and down and up and down, tuning the brain receptors for addiction. Withdrawal from oxycontin is probably as bad as from heroin, but no one wants to admit it. It's so self-reinforcing, people keep thinking their pain is uncontrolled, and sincerely ask for higher and higher doses. It's not their fault. It's also not their doctor's fault - the medical profession was intentionally misled by Purdue-Pharma, and even though the company has been fined hundreds of millions, they are still allowed to make it. They also did away with their competitors, to prevent production of a generic.
There are other opiates that are equally effective and formulated for continuous levels. Plus, there are other nonaddictive medications that can and should be used in addition to opiates, sometimes instead of them, that modify nerve pain receptors and control or reduce pain. Plus there are electrical stimulators, numbing treatments, physical therapy..... That's not to say that there aren't people who find oxycodone / oxycontin the only releif they can get, but it should be the last resort. (sore topic, this shit's basically heroin in pill form. by the way, heroin was originally released by a German pharmaceutal company as a nonaddictive form of morphine).
Pot is nothing compared to narcotic pills. That we imprison pot dealers and let pharmaceutical companies make market and sell far, far worse drugs is hypocracy.
Given the current state of the U.S.,what thinking person does NOT want more drugs?
Oh please, this whole War On Drugs was never even started. My guess is that it was a way for political figures to get votes. All they have to say is "I'll crack down on Drugs." and they can reach out to numerous demographics at once.
Marijuana isn't a drug because it has the effect of Alcohol and is consumed like Tabacco. Beer and Cigars are legal but thats because the Government can place a tax on them. However with the economy here in California, I heard that they are thinking of passing a bill that alows anyone to purchase it legally. It's only a matter of time until Marijuana is legalized.
Methamphetamines, Psychoactive Drugs like Acid and Downers like Reds are the real problem and a total war should be launched against them. However since a number of Law Enforcement make extra money by busting drug dealers then selling their dope, I don't think that a real War On Drugs will be comming anytime soon.
A peaceful way to resolve this would be to just move all the Junkies to an island and let them stay there/do as they please. Of course they can't leave or create any sort of military groups mind you.
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Robert L. "Bob" Tabler, 75, of Wapakoneta, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta.
He was born July 28, 1936, in Wapakoneta, the son of Lydia E. (McCullough) and John A. Tabler, who preceded him in death. On March 28, 1959, he married Avalene "Avie" King, and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Steven Tabler, of Wapakoneta, and Greg (Mindy) Tabler, of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren, Hannah Tabler, Cale Tabler, Benjamin Tabler, and Joshua Tabler; a sister, Linda (Pat) Brennan, of Wakarusa, Ind.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Tabler, of Wapakoneta.
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Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with the Rev. Steven Nelson officiating. Burial is to following the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta.
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|View Poll Results: Favourite Code Geass Characters Poll (Multiple Choice!)
|Lelouch Lamperouge / Zero
|Suzaku Kururugi
|Karen Stadtfeld
|Nunally Lamperouge
|Shirley Fenete
|Milly Ashford
|Rivalz Cardemonde
|Nina Einstein
|Lloyd Asplund
|Cecile Croomy
|Cornelia Li Brittania
|Euphemia Li Brittania
|Jeremiah Gottwald
|Viletta Nui
|Diethard Lied
|Shinichirou Tamaki
|Kyoushirou Toudou
|Clovis La Britannia
|The Emperor
|Authur (the cat)
|Kaname Ougi
|Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 1437. You may not vote on this poll
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|2006-12-19, 23:15
|Link #42
Tabloid Journalist
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Where the Sidewalk Ends
Age: 32
My favorite character is Lelouch not so much because he's a brilliant tactician, but because he's such a drama queen. Meaning, his Zero character definitely has a flair for drama and takes himself way too seriously. I find it hilarious.
I voted for Kallen and Cornelia as well because Kallen is just a kickass character and the most well-developed one as well, episode 9. She reminds me of Cagalli Yula Athha from SEED in a lot of ways.
Cornelia just owns all. She can be quite a ruthless leader and yet has a sweet soft spot for Euphie. I hope she doesn't end up dying pretty soon but she might have to be sacrificed for Euphie to really assert her power. That will make it easier for a Lulu/Suzaku conflict.
Now that I think about it, I wish I had voted for Euphie as well, she's grown on me. Though she looks like Lacus, I find her to be a more interesting and troubled character. You can actually sympathize with her and see her struggle.
|2006-12-27, 20:35
|Link #46
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
This is VERY hard for me, since I LOVE everyone from the show, even unpopular chars like Clovis, Nina, and Suzaku. I really hated to cut #10's to 6 (Euphie, Karen, Cornelia, Shirley, CC), but I had no choice since I resolved myself to only vote for 5 in every series...
5) Viletta - She's in because she gets my vote for the hawtest female in the series. Her in Zettai Ryouiki is just da bomb.
4&3) Cecile & Lloyd - These two are inseperable in my opinion, since they complement each other so well. Also, for some reason I have this urgent desire to 'heterosexualize' Yukito (of which Lloyd reminds me a lot of) from CCS, so that's another reason why I voted for them. XD
2) Milly - It's very hard to point out what I like about Milly so much. Well, she is eccentric, is competent yet shows her tender side from time to time. Though if I had to say, I think her greatest asset to her is mystery. Sure CC is mysterious as well, but CC is more 'fantasy' mysterious while Milly's mystery is down to earth. From 'why did she turn down her arranged marriage meeting', to 'who does she really like', out of all the girls she IMO feels the most 'real' despite her odd tastes.
Just hope she doesn't turn to another Shizuru though. ^^;
1) Lelouche - My favorite character in a series is not female, GASP! He's compared to Light from Death Note a lot (who is my fave character from that series), and with good reason. While he isn't ruthless as Light (yet?), he still would pretty much do anything to achieve whatever he wants to do, which I respect a lot.
|2007-01-04, 15:58
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Join Date: Dec 2006
In the order of the list above...
Lelouch - Despite being outright embarrassing in some cases (the Zero stuff looks kinky, but completely awkward at times, and then some), Lelouch is actually a very interesting combination of man and child: Intelligent and capable, but, at the same time, proud and a sore loser. Despite a less-than-preferable name, as others have said, he makes the show run.
C.C. - What attracted me to C.C. at first was her absolutely snobbish and quite doors-closed attitude. Her "Boys get to sleep on the floor", "Good night, Lelouch" (just as Lelouch was asking her questions), and "If you don't want to answer, then keep your mouth shut" give her a fair amount of attitude and spunk that differentiates her from the other female characters.
Cornelia - Proud and arrogant, Cornelia comes off to me as one of the few female characters with a spine...then, again, most middle-aged female characters aren't supposed to have too much spotlight on their love-life. Despite being cruel at times, lines like "I don't like to take the credit of my subordinates" and "There's no reason for me to risk the lives of my men" take the cake.
Viletta - As opposed to Jeremiah, who eventually turned all funny and "O-O-O-Orange!?" after the Orange Scandal, Viletta remained ever so serious and cool-headed, essentially Jeremiah's voice of reason. Her complete loyalty to Jeremiah is something to admire too; she sticks to him, no matter how bad things come down. I like her voice-actor as well.
...And one that isn't on the list...
Guiford - Completely dedicated and loyal to Cornelia, Guiford is cool-headed and seems to watch over Cornelia like an overprotective brother. And the glasses kill. XD
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|2007-01-05, 12:32
|Link #49
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Blue Raider Nation
Age: 33
Lelouche- I think it's Lelouche's intelligence and realism that makes me enjoy his character so much. His mother was killed, Nanally was crippled, and his father abandoned him then tried to have them both killed. His hatred for Britannia runs deep and it shows in the episodes.
C.C.- how can you not love a character like C.C. Smart, sexy, and invincible. Her past also lets you pity her, while her present is a very strong willed character.
Karen- Her loyalty, piloting skills, sexiness, and the triangle between her, C.C. and Lelouche/Zero make her a great character.
|2007-01-05, 13:03
|Link #50
Join Date: Jun 2006
Question: Will Sakuya be added now that ep 12 is almost out?
Anyways top choices:
1)Lelouch: just cuz he seems badass
2)CC:Pls give me a geass too!
3)Euphemia: Lacus reborn...
Possibly Sakuya cuz of a quote I saw on the forums
Sakuya: "A love letter?"
Zero: "From you?"
(I think that was right might be slight errors)
|2007-01-05, 13:40
|Link #51
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well half way through the series so i guess ill pick my to 6 ~
1) C.C. ~ obvious pick ~ i just adore her bad ass attitude when at first i thought she would be one of those types that doesnt know any better (happens with most mysterious girls eg chi)
2) lulu ~ muhahaha! he is the king imo...ambitious and loves to walk on the wild side
3) nanally...the cute, tragic imotou...also he "nyaaa~" is enough to melt anyone's heart =^_^=
4) Llyod ~ this guy is off his nut...but still i really like him his "funny/sarcastic" personality is really uplifting and he doesnt seem to get mad at all O.o
5) milly ~ sexy and smart...she over looks stuff with enthusiasm and you can never be sure what she has installed for lulu next
6) cecile ~ the sweet gentle mother figure to suzaku imo...not quick to anger but when she does...even Llyod shakes in fear
|2007-01-09, 00:34
|Link #53
lol whut?
1. Lloyd. Need I say more? This guy actually has a good sense of humor.
2. CC. People already covered all the good points about her. In fact, it almost seems impossible to dislike her.
3. Lelouch. Thank God, no more pathetically naive hero. He is fairly consistent.
4. Cecile. Someone to rebuke Lloyd's jokes? Automatic A+
5. Jeremiah. Orange-kun?
Just for the record, as of this point, Nina has yet to receive a single vote.
|2007-01-09, 04:48
|Link #56
Senior Member
Come on people Orange is an awesome character! Give him some loves~
Any way my ranking is the following
1. CC~~: She is an awesome character, the reason this anime is still living is because of her. It would be some ****** anime with copy of pink hair princess and kira without her.
2. Lulu: I kinda like his attitude and how he do things. Things may change according to how he react to Shirley next episode
3. ORANGE!!! GO ORANGE!!! and Sakuya.. I like her design
4. Nanali... hmm just noone else in mind...
Top Hate List:
1) Shirley - She need to just die... She is an anoying whinny girl since the first episode. Now she is bragging about losing her father and blaming it on Zero. She might be able to pull this out hitting Lulu soft spot
2) Susaku - His logic is beyond annoying... and he takes up half of this anime.. You can be annoying, but please can you stop wasting the screen time?
3) That whinny guy in the black knight unit: you know who I am talking about, I don't even bother remembering his name. HIS VOICE ACTOR MUST BE THE MOST ANNOYING VA EVER!
4) hmmm I hate Lacus, but I don't know about Yufie yet... Please don't becomes Lacus the 2nd..
|2007-01-09, 06:33
|Link #58
Rock beats scissors
Join Date: Jul 2004
Anyway, I voted these:
Lelouch Lamperouge / Zero: Although he has bad taste in terms of his Zero outfit, and he's a bit cold generally, he's a good main character.
C.C.: Interesting partner in crime (or justice I guess), still pretty mysterious. I like the Pizza-chan nickname.
Karen Stadtfeld: Cute, deadly, ace pilot. What's not to like?
Lloyd Asplund: Wonderfully sarcastic, what can be better than someone putting Suzaku in his place.
Could have voted a few more, but decided to cut it down a bit. I left out Nanally (the somewhat tragic but nice sister), Euphemia and Cornelia (I like this sister combination, Cornelia's soft spot).
Aww no votes for Nina yet, how sad... NOT!
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|2007-01-09, 13:56
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Senior Member
|2007-01-10, 01:39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
well, there's no need for karen fans to spam that poll when she is currently no. 4 behind lacus, haruhi, and cagali in the latest newtype anime top female characters.
1. Lacus Clyne
2. Suzumiya Haruhi
3. Cagalli Yula Athna
4. Kallen Statdfeld
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The 33-year-old has made just six appearances since joining the Potters in September, scoring once, but did manage to notch his 150th Premier League goal - and first in 15 months - in the loss to Swansea City on January 19.
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"You always get questioned when you're not playing, especially when you've played to the level I have in my career. I'm really hungry, though, but it's difficult to express.
"The season hasn't gone the way I wanted it to because I've hardly played, hardly scored and haven't been involved in the season at all yet. Hopefully the second half of the season can be a lot better for me.
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This is a group for anyone who enjoys a good Coloradan beer brew and great company. Twice a month, we will be exploring a different microbrewery (I have the most recent edition of The Beer Drinker's Guide to Colorado if you're curious to know what breweries there are). My goal with this group is to eventually visit the majority of the microbreweries and maybe find a few favorite hang out spots and of course to meet fellow beer appreciators! I currently reside in Colorado Springs, so most places will be between here and Denver but there may be an occasional side tour.
Just some basic rules to abide by for group fairness (some common sense, but gotta have the ground rules):
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>General Running>How to pick a dog who's a running companion
I've never had a dog. I've always liked dogs, but it just wasn't a commitment I wanted to make, and I liked my cat fine. Lately, though, with our 18-year old cat not long for this world , my two kids (10 and 8) have been ramping up their let's-get-a-dog campaign, and I find myself reconsidering. I do really think I'd enjoy some canine company on my runs.
I'm confused by the advice I've seen on "good dogs for running." It seems to me that the thing that matters most is temperament. Dogs have got to be like people, really: aside from some outliers, particular physical issues, etc, I figure most dogs, with time, could get into physical shape for running, at least at my level. But how do I find a dog who will faithfully trot alongside without wanting to stop and sniff every blade of grass, freeze and watch every squirrel, or, worse, try to run off after every squirrel? Or is this like physical conditioning, and a dog could be trained to do it?
Even if a dog could be trained to do it, I figure some will be better at it than others. So, how do I find such a dog? For many reasons, I'm partial to mutts and/or shelter animals, but does that mean it's much more luck-of-the-draw than going with a breeder who can (maybe?) make better predictions about temperament?
Any advice for a dog newbie?
First, I think a lot of it boils down to training. My pooch used to try to stop to smell things while running, but she learned pretty quickly that this isn't viable when moving along at a decent clip.
Bear in mind dogs are like people, though--run the same loop too much and they might protest. Mine "gets bored" if we do repetitive loops (unless we run fast, which she always loves).
That said, some breeds are built for running far more than others. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback who is pretty much the ideal running companion. She loves to run, can run in the hot parts of the summer so long as I pay as much attention to her as I would to myself. She's done 20+ miles with me without complaint (and less tired at the end than I was). Of course, they were bred to keep up with men on horseback--so my run is typically her fast walk. I would definitely recommend looking for a breed bred for running, but that's partly because I've had so much success with my own. Her temperament is pretty textbook for the breed--which is, too, well-suited for running.
"When a person trains once, nothing happens. When a person forces himself to do a thing a hundred or a thousand times, then he certainly has developed in more ways than physical. Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem." Emil Zatopek
Adopt a greyhound that has finished its racing career. They are very mild mannered and love to run.
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Breed generalizations can be a problem. Many greyhounds don't like to run or are too injured to ignore
many people ignore the basics when it comes to dogs and running
I do hope you'll adopt vs supporting a puppy mill bred dog. Your best chance of success would come from adopting through a rescue that fosters their dogs in people's homes. That way you can ask in advance if the dog is a runner.
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I probably should let my wife help you with this but she's not available at the moment. I'm sure you will do your research on this, take your time. I think that the most important thing to consider is your lifestyle & you have 2 young kids. Once you narrow down your choices it is great idea to use a reputable breeder & not a puppy mill breeder or large petstore chain. Finding a dog from a shelter is also a good idea but as you said it would be more a luck of the draw. Reputable breeders will cost you more money upfront but you would have a much better chance of finding a new family member that will have a longer healthier life & will cost you less $'s in the long run. If you do decide to go the shelter route make sure you have done your research first & stick to your choices that you have researched! You will see many very cute cuddly dogs that will melt your heart & you will be tempted!! you may want to go to shelter alone at the least the 1st time w/o your 2 young kids.
another very important thing to remember is that most dogs need around 15 mths or so for their growth plates to close (fully develop) so you should wait until at least 12 months before any "long distance running" Of course it depends on the breed & the indiividual dog but AKC requires all breeds to be 15 months to compete in AKC agility because of the above reason. they can begin to be trained to run short distances much earlier, kind of like a c2k plan idea. It will greatly pay off big time for you & your kids to go through obedience classes as well. take your time & do it right, your family (which would include your dog) will be much happier. big decision that will affect the whole family dynamics.
feel free to send me a pm & I can get you in touch with my wife who has far more knowledge than myself. Also check out AKC.org to find a list of breeds & information on them. good luck & happy running
Dogs are conditioned to please people. That means they will run past the point of safety
I do hope you'll adopt vs supporting a puppy mill bred dog. Your best chance of success would come from adopting through a rescue that fosters their dogs in people's homes. That way you can ask in advance if the dog is a runner.
+1000 on both points! fantastic advice on looking into rescue dogs that have been fostered in people's homes!! We have been involved with this as foster dogparents. There are some awesome foster organizations out there that specialize in specific breeds. great idea!
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All the suggestions are really good - I was also thinking, maybe you could also go to the local animal shelter and take two or three potential adoptees (one at a time!) on a "test run" around the block as well. I've considered doing this but am not ready yet. Don't know if there would be any negatives, but you probably shouldn't do this with puppies and maybe the shelter wouldn't be too keen on it anyway. Good luck!
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Okay, I like the rescue organization idea. It seems like I can develop a pretty good list of local orgs looking at a site like Petfinder, and I guess I just get in the habit, when we're ready to adopt (feel terrible, like I'm waiting for the cat to die . . . .) of calling them and asking about jogging companions. I had this impression that rescue orgs don't like first-time dog owners, but probably I shouldn't make that assumption until I talk to them.
I don't feel strongly about getting a puppy. While I want a dog who's likely to be around for a number of years, I'd be fine skipping the puppy phase!
I have always heard this rec for a "reputable breeder." How do you know if one is? How do you find one? I'm a bit curious about some of the "designer dogs" like golden doodles or giant schnoodles, but I don't know where to start on a search for such a dog. (well, golden doodle, I guess I'd ask my friends where they got their sweet boy) I don't think any of the pet stores around here sell dogs, but, yeah, I wouldn't go that route even if they did.
>They are susceptible to heat. Two good running friends do not run with their dogs if its over 70 or 75
I live in the Bay Area and run at 5:30 or 6 in the morning. It's rarely much above 60, even in the summer. Point taken though on watching for canine discomfort in any circumstance.
The greyhound advice is kind of what I'm talking about with confusing breed-specific advice, actually. I see them often on "good running dogs!" lists, but every greyhound I've ever seen has been a jumpy shivery thing, and it's hard to imagine those delicate looking creatures slogging through the long slow miles with me. I'm sure they're good companions for other runners or other families, but it's hard to picture them in ours. Am I missing something?
Thanks for the advice so far!
Not dead. Yet.
I would get a Rhodesian! They are such cool dogs. I adopted my mutt just because she was a Rhodesian mix. She has the coloring and similar look to the face, but thats where it ends. She could never be a runner. When I see them from afar, they remind me of small Great Danes. Similar body style. I doubt the Danes are runners though.
How can we know our limits if we don't test them?
Talk to local hunters about bird hunting dogs. Any dog that is good for bird hunting must be able to run all day, while being well behaved.
The neighbor's Labrador Retriever followed me for 16 miles two years ago, and was still running back and forth exploring at the end. Although it was slowing down a little bit.
The same dog followed me for 5 miles recently. It was running back and forth until it sniffed a wolf track. After that, it stayed real close to me.
Maggie & Molly
my vet recommended looking for the following:
short hair
long snout
medium size or large but lean
"It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop."Wisdom of Confucius
A reputable breeder cares less about making money, than about what is best for the breed. Reputable breeder means one that does the appropriate testing prior to breeding their dogs, i.e. in Golden Retrievers, the parents (and grandparents and gggrandparents at the least) should have good hips, elbows, heart and eyes. There are specific tests that are done at 2 yrs old to determine whether the dogs are healthy enough to be bred. Backyard breeders generally will not do any of the tests, or sometimes only one or two. (Family member bought a beautiful Lab puppy, from a BYB. At two it was diagnosed with severe hip displacia. The poor dog is crippled and the family is trying to save up for surgery. They didn't know about clearances.) Different breeds have different health issues, so if you are buying a puppy, you need to find out what tests should be done prior to agreeing to a puppy. Ideally, they also show their dogs, so they know that their dogs match the breed standard for looks and personality. It's about improving the breed and doing their best to make sure that the puppies they sell will be healthy.
Some rescue groups won't adopt to you if your children are young. That's usually not an issue with Humane Societies, but breed specific rescues can be ultra cautious about adopting to families with kids, because of the potential for abuse or neglect or biting problems.
Most dogs can be trained to run with you, but it may take time to get the pace right. Make sure he's done his business before you start. If you are street running, or if you aren't 100% certain of your dog's recall, your dog should always be leashed.
As others have said, a young dog shouldn't be run far, and watch out for heat. Our golden doesn't even like to walk if it's over 85. In summer we only go to places with lots of water to roll in and drink.
Without spending too much time on my soapbox, there is no such thing as a reputable breeder. We're talking about a group of people who are in the business of making some or all of their income from breeding and selling animals when MILLIONS are euthanized every year. Over 25% of animals in shelters are purebreds. Plus you don't want a puppy anyway (don't blame you).
I've run a nonprofit animal rescue for 15 years - not dogs or cats but there are some similarities when it comes to approving or disapproving an adoption. It's not that we don't like the first time owners, it's that most of them are freaking clueless and have a pretty big chip on their shoulder, especially where their kids are involved.
Here are the basics:
If you or anyone objects to this short and not complete list, I would say that a dog (or any animal) is not right for you.
My strong recommendation is to "borrow" a neighbor's dog and offer to dogsit before you make a long term commitment.
>> there is no such thing as a reputable breeder.
That is an opinion, not a fact.
And I vehemently disagree.
SRL, true. There are probably a handful of breeders that practice reputable breeder guidelines. The list below comes from the Harrisburg Kennel Club. Hopefully people are asking for proof before handing over $1,000 as the breeder cheerfully assures the owner that he/she has only the best interest of the animals as a priority. But the vast majority of breeders fall into the backyard breeder/puppy mill breeder category.
A Reputable Breeder...


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Amyris ships first commerical order of Biofene from Brazil plant
On February 1, Amyris Inc. shipped the first commercial order of Biofene from its production facility in Brotas, Brazil.
"This initial shipment marks the successful completion of our start-up activities. We have operated multiple tanks without contamination or surprises through several production runs during the first month of operation," said John Melo, president and CEO of Amyris.
Biofene is Amyris's brand of renewable farnesene. It is manufactured from local sugarcane feedstock, and modified into drop-in fuel replacements, such as jet fuel and diesel fuel for roughly 300 public transit buses in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Amyris's successful jet fuel test was completed last June and was designed to be compliant with Jet A/A-1 fuel standards. The aircraft did not require any engine or body modifications to utilize the renewable jet fuel.
In addition to being used to create biofuels, Biofene can also be used to produce cosmetics, flavors, fragrances, polymers, plastic additives, home and personal care products, and lubricants. "We are now focused on ramping Biofene production and delivering product to our customers, from renewable bus fleets in Brazil to squalane emollient globally and soon a range of specialty chemical applications," Melo said.
Amyris will report financial results for the fourth quarter 2012 and provide a business update on Feb. 19, 2013 after close of the market.


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Few things announce the arrival of spring in Florida quite like the crack of the bat, cheering fans and vendors peddling peanuts. Since the late 19th century, many Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises have favored sites in Florida to conduct their annual spring training exercises.
Spring training in Florida really took off in the early 20th century. During the Florida land boom of the 1920s, practically every burgeoning town courted MLB franchises as part of their efforts to lure tourists and permanent residents. The biggest names in the game, such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays, graced the sun-drenched diamonds across Florida each spring.
Although several MLB teams have moved their spring training facilities to Arizona, Florida continues to host spring training and minor league baseball every season.
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Hey, wait a minute, Jon! You're forgetting some very important ball players – the ladies of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. In 1948, members of the Chicago Colleens, Fort Wayne Daisies, South Bend Blue Sox, Peoria Redwings, Rockford Peaches and Springfield Sallies participated in spring training exercises in Opa-locka, Florida; and the Florida Department of Commerce was there to capture it on film. Check it out!
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Number: 113-7
Date: July 12, 2013
House Passes H.R. 2642,
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
On July 11, 2013, the House passed H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, by a vote of 216-208. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. 1
Following are provisions of interest to SSA:
- Would require the Secretary of Agriculture to reconcile, at least twice each year, the Social Security numbers of all individuals receiving payments, whether directly or indirectly, under farm commodity programs, with the Commissioner of SSA to determine if the individuals are alive.
- Would be effective upon enactment.
1 On June 10, 2013, the Senate passed S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, which includes a provision about reconciling SSNs to determine whether individuals are alive. This Senate bill is being held at the desk in the House. See Legislative Bulletin 113-6.


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A Moment of Torah: Balak
June 21, 2013
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Blessed Are These Hands
An exploration and celebration of women's values
by Susan Kullmann & Marvelle Thompson
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About the Book
What do you value? What could you hold to represent that? BLESSED ARE THESE HANDS fulfills a vow to honor women in a creative way: with portraits of their hands holding something that represents their inner essence, their fundamental values. Their hands portraits and words celebrate nature, art, work, hobbies, family bonds, and spirituality. They hold an eclectic mix of symbols: a feather, guitar, breasts, sugar skull, car key, kaleidoscope, rosary beads, mylar music notes, naked ladies and more. Featuring portraits and stories written by Jean Shinoda Bolen, Z Budapest, Irene Cansecos, Dulce Clement, Pat Fish, Carol Holder, Jessica King, Diana Paxson, Ava Park, Nancy Parker, Share Starwas, Katherine Thomerson, Angela Villalba, Susun Weed, Kimberly Wilder and many other extraordinary women. Add a photo and write on the blank page provided to customize the book and include your hands and feelings. An inspirational gift for the special women and men in your life! "This book is a beautiful tribute to the women in our lives. Buy one for your mother, wife, sister, girlfriend, aunt–any woman who has brought beauty and caring to your life. I have the book and will be getting a few for the wonderful women in my life. Take a look–you will be glad you did." - Martina Newberry martinanewberry.wordpress.com Both the softcover & hardcover books are printed on heavy premium paper.
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On one hand, Marvelle views Blessed Are These Hands as the sacred and the intangible made concrete and understandable. On the other hand, Susan sees it as an artistic historical document, a record of early 21st-century women's values. Want to know more? Visit our website. Thanks for looking at our book!


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McCLEAN - Barbados, St Vincent, Trinidad
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:34 pm
"McClean" or MacLean, several branches.
Caribbean genealogy that works 24/7
My Great Grandmother was a McClean (Elizabeth Trotman McClean) and I have names and some dates going back to my GGGGGG Grandparents, William McClean and Susan.
Contact me however it's done on this setup, if you have or want info.
Thanks, Beth Hill
Duncan wrote:Hi
There was a Charles Daniel McClean born in Barbados who managed Tourama Estate in the North Windward area of St Vincent around 1865. A daughter Ida Blanche McClean was born there and though she left, descendants of hers live there today. Charles McClean moved to Trinidad with his family and managed various estates there while increasing his family. He had ten children in all, two died young. Many McCleans in the San Fernando area of Trinidad are descended from him.
One of the estates he managed was Cedar Hill and mention is made of him on that estate in 1884 in the book "Bloodstained Tombs" by Kelvin Singh.
I do have a tree for that family in my possession and would be happy to pass on any details.


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Yeah, I know 2k10 isn't out yet (but it will be in 4 days... I need to finish up some homework by then!), but for 4.99 (download, so need internet) you can download the 2k10 Draft Combine game. Basically, you get to create a guy (very customizable) and run him through 6 games and 6 drills. He will be imported into 2k10 and you can do a "superstar" version.
I've been playing around with the combine and I will be trying out the whole ordeal in 2k10. I'm having a fair bit of fun right now trying to get my guy drafted.
It's not easy. I've created two guys, a 6'8 SF is "All-Around" and a 6'6 SG who is an "athlete". I had to delete the SF to make room for the SG though, which is a shame.
It's worth noting that the guy you create it TERRIBLE. My SG athlete has the athleticism (70 speed, 73 quickness, 70 vert) I'd expect from a 6'8 SF who isn't considered an athlete, and my SF seems about as athletic as a 6'10 post playing PF. The SF couldn't hit an open jumper to save his life - I was probably averaging 30% on open Js. The SG has done a little better, but that might be because I am using Durant's release and it seems to work well for hitting deep midrange and 3point shots... but "well" is a funny term, I am still awful at hitting the open looks. Both guys are in the 40s for overall ranking.
SF would've been a late 2nd round pick, but I didn't really know what I was doing for the first few games. One thing that is kind of cool (and annoying) is that you get a grade based on how good of a teammate you are. Ball-hogging, forcing up bad shots, calling for the ball a lot, letting your man score (... at all) gets you dinged. Dunking, defense, passing well, setting screens, tipping and stealing passes, that all gets you good marks. There's incentive (skill points to raise your attributes) to being a team player, plus supposedly it'll help you get drafted.
Through 2 games, Kyle "Radja" (sounds almost like a bad pronunciation of my last name) is averaging 20pts, 4 assists, and 4 boards while playing lights out defense while also being a great teammate (A- grade). Of course, I'm expected to go in the 2nd round at pick 21 (San Antonio, Trav) right now. I'm hoping to push myself into the first with 4 more good games, but we'll see. It's hard to imagine playing any better when I'm supplying half my team's offense and holding my opponent to about 4pts a game. Offensively, I do a bit of everything because I don't do anything well enough to rely on it alone. Defensively, it's actually pretty easy to shut your man down, if you play tight defense he won't get many looks. Big-men look to have things a little easier, might be worth trying at some point.
Anyone else playing this or looking forward to 2k10?


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Photo of Jason Duboe courtesy of Gil Talbot.
Boston Cannons Draft Central
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Midfielder Jason Duboe '10 was chosen in the sixth round with the 33rd pick of the Major League Lacrosse draft by the Boston Cannons Sunday evening. Duboe became the second Harvard player to be selected in the MLL draft, joining John Henry Flood '07 in 2007.
Duboe, who graduated from Harvard last month, was a finalist for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award this season, while garnering Inside Lacrosse preseason All-America honorable mention status as well as preseason All-Ivy League accolades. In addition, Duboe, who scored 11 goals during his senior season, was a two-time All-Ivy League recipient during his stint in Cambirdge, garnering first-team status in 2008 and second-team honors in 2009.
A native of Long Grove, Ill., Duboe earned two nods to the New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-New England team and was on the Tewaaraton Trophy Watch List as a junior. An Academic All-Ivy League selection in 2008, Duboe led Harvard with 26 goals and 32 points as a sophomore.
Duboe concluded his collegiate career with 74 points on 60 goals and 14 assists. In his senior season, Duboe helped Harvard knock off then-No. 6 Princeton, the first win for the Crimson over the Tigers since the 1990 campaign. Duboe scored a goal in the victory against Princeton, which came at Harvard Stadium, which is also the home of the Boston Cannons.
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Merry Christmas Everybody!
I'm making a shameless pitch for help with dogs/puppies/feline friends here in Mexico.
I know that many of you will find this request inappropriate, given that there are masses of domestic animals in North America that need care and homes. Fair enough.
The difference is that there are zero state-supplied services for animal control/animal welfare in Baja California. Everything is done by broken-hearted folk that have witnessed the unbelievable cruelty and suffering of Man's Best Friends. It would make the stoutest of you burst out weeping, if you saw half of what we see here on a regular basis. Dogs that have been tied up to starve to death and other horrifying stuff. If we don't do anything to help here, it simply doesn't get done.
We all get to pick where our charity goes, so I am asking you all to please consider helping the innocent canines and felines of Baja California. In any way you can. Consider adopting a puppy/dog if you're coming to La Ventana for the La Ventana Crossing in January, and if you can't adopt, keep your ears open anyone looking to provide a good home for one of these foundlings.
There is a fairly new animal shelter is La Paz; it is volunteer originated and operated, not a state or county funded organization like in the US and Canada. It can be found here: http://www.bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org/
Sophie Guarasci, a LV kiter/ripista, is a driving force behind the shelter in La Paz. She can be found most windy days kiting in front of Baja Joe's or apres-kite at Cuppa Joe, the espresso store in the back of Baja Joe's gear shop. Non windy days she can be found at the shelter or out administering medicine/food to dogs or rescuing/placing animals.
Angie and Joe Cheek (of Baja Joe's) started Baja PAWS, now known as La Ventana PAWS.
LV PAWS will pay for local animals to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and help with teaching novice animal owners how to train and care for their beloved pets. We can also help, if needed, with transportation costs when you adopt a dog to take back to where you live. LV PAWS can be located thru the link at www.bajajoe.com
LV PAWS has a few dedicated volunteers (Angie does all the work, believe me), and can always use more volunteers. If you don't have time, donations are always welcome: LV PAWS relies solely on contributions from kind animal lovers. The volunteers themselves often pay for kennels, medical care, food, etc.
Additionally, there is a perpetual wish list for both LV PAWS and Baja Dogs of La Paz: temporary/foster homes, collars, leashes, toys, pet beds, airline approved kennels, Frontline/Promeris/other flea, tick, and parasite medications, etc. See either the LV PAWS or the bajadogshelplineoflapaz.org website for their respective Wishlists or if you want to make PayPal donations.
Please check out the Adoption section of bajadoghelplineoflapaz.org
I have three rescued dogs. They are the smartest, most loving, most grateful dogs I've ever had. The Baja rescues are the smartest dogs EVER, probably from having to struggle through the burly genepool of Baja California Sur. These animals have a supernatural ability to love their humans, and they also have an extraordinary sense of humor.
One of my dogs has been known to meet visiting friends at the gate, and lead them with great enthusiasm to.....the refrigerator, source of all things cheesy. The Holy Land for dogs.
Again, please spread the word. There's no Animal Control or Humane League in Baja. The little furry ones are on their own, and are often lost and suffering terribly without our help.
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Mike Guastelle
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Mike Guastelle is in his 21st year as a member of the Sacred Heart University athletic department. He currently holds the position of Senior Associate Athletic Director/Operations as well as Director of Tennis/Head Women's Tennis Coach. Prior to being named Senior Associate AD, Mike served as Director of Athletic Communications from 1994-2000, as well as Head Men's Tennis Coach from 1994-2005.
Mike holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Management, as well as a master's degree in Athletic Administration from Springfield College. He resides in Fairfield with his wife Karen and son Jake (10).
Coaching Accomplishments
- 1997 New England Collegiate Conference Women's Tennis Coach of the Year
- Led men's program to the finals of 2004 Northeast Conference Tennis Championships
- Led women's program to first New England Intercollegiate Championship in 2005
- Coached 18 All-Conference Selections
- Women's team has earned ITA Division I All-Academic Team Honors in 12 of the last 13 years


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The Texas Digital Library was pleased to co-sponsor the Sixth International Conference on Open Repositories (OR11), which was held this year in Austin and took place June 8-11 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center.
The annual Open Repositories conference brings together an international community of stakeholders engaged in the development, management, and application of digital repositories.
OR11 drew more than 300 attendees from 22 countries, including 40 attendees from the UK alone. Other countries represented at the conference were Canada, Japan, Egypt, South Africa, and New Zealand.
The University of Texas Libraries hosted OR11, with support from institutional co-sponsors Texas Digital Library and Texas A&M University.
The program, developed by program chair Tom Cramer of Stanford University, included panels, presentations, workshops, a poster session, and several social events. In addition, more than a dozen meetings, workshops, and other events took place prior to the main conference at various locations on the UT Austin campus.
The TDL was represented in the main conference program by Peter Nuernberg, whose presentation "Digital Library Services in the Cloud" detailed the TDL's experiences using Amazon Web Services. Additionally, James Creel presented on Texas A&M Libraries' and Texas A&M Qatar's efforts to develop an Arabic Repository Interface for DSpace, and Texas Tech Libraries discussed its long-term archival storage project REDDNET.
Faculty and staff from TDL members Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas A&M at Galveston, Texas State, Texas Tech, and UT Austin were in attendance at the conference, along with representatives from several other Texas institutions.
Presentations from the conference will be available soon on the OR11 website, which was hosted by the Texas Digital Library using Open Conference Systems.


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History: 1989 – Currently
Status: Active
Style: Death Metal
As major influences of their sound are cited Deicide, Unleashed, In Flames, Massacre, At the Gates, Hypocrisy, Dark Tranquility, Morbid Angel, Monstrosity, Bolt Thrower, Behemoth and mainly Death.
For various reasons they split for 5 years after which Valhalla returned with a renewed lineup, including new components Michelle, Carol and Marcelo, who joined the sisters Alessandra and Adriana.
This would be the formation that would record the 2001 CD single "For Might Of Chaos … For The Force Inside" and in 2002 the LP "Petra Self", under the label Hellion Records. The CD was produced by Alessandra, Adriana and Michelle, after initial problems with the producer agenda.
Upon publication, Valhalla shared the stage with Dark Funeral, Krisiun and Vader, being now an entirely all-female band after Ariadne joined on drums and Amanda on bass.
Currently they are performing gigs in Brazil.
Adriana Tavares – Guitar
Alessandra Tavares – Bass
Marcelo – Drums
Lena – Bass
Andrea – Vocals
Rodrigo – Drums
Caroline – Vocals
Amanda – Bass
Michelle – Vocals
1995, "…In The Darkness of Limb" (LP)
2001, "For the Might of Chaos…For the Force Inside" (EP)
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PHOENIX (AP) Aaron Hill drove in Arizona's first three runs and ended the game with a spectacular play.
Even when he's struggling, that's the kind of performance the Diamondbacks have come to expect.
Hill provided the early scoring and followed Miguel Montero's two-run single in the eighth inning with a game-ending diving stop, helping the Diamondbacks rally for a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
''He's played great, the last play of the game was outstanding,'' Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. ''He's been working hard out there and I've said you get validation for your hard work.''
Hill, who's hitting .251, got Arizona started with three RBIs in the first five innings to put Arizona up 3-2.
The Diamondbacks lost the lead in the eighth when Torii Hunter lined a two-run single up the middle off Brad Ziegler.
Eury De la Rosa (2-0) got the final two outs in the inning and Arizona rallied when Phil Coke (1-2) walked two in the bottom half after being hit by a line drive. The Diamondbacks loaded the bases on a two-out walk and Montero came through with his single up the middle off Ian Krol to put Arizona up 5-4.
Detroit had a final chance after Addison Reed pitched around Miguel Cabrera to walk the slugger in the ninth, but Hill, the second baseman, ended the game by ranging into the outfield grass for a diving stop to throw out Don Kelly by a step.
David Peralta tied a team record with two triples and Reed had his 24th save for Arizona, which has won five of six home games.
''It was a great win,'' Montero said. ''We battled, they battled us well and it was a really exciting game.''
The ninth inning wasn't Detroit's only chance. The Tigers stranded eight runners and failed to score again in the eighth with the bases loaded and one out.
''You get bases loaded and one out you hope you get a run across somehow,'' Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. ''We had an opportunity to blow the game open, but it didn't happen.''
Arizona starter Chase Anderson won his first five starts and lost the next four before allowing a run on seven hits in six innings to beat Miami his last outing on July 7.
The rookie right-hander wasn't nearly as sharp against the Tigers, though he was still effective after a 10-day layoff.
He allowed run in the first inning on Miguel Cabrera's run-scoring single and another on a wild pitch in the third after crossing up his signals with Montero. Anderson worked around baserunners over the next three innings, but didn't give up another run against the AL's best-hitting team.
He allowed two runs and five hits and struck out five in six innings in his first start after a long layoff.
''I wouldn't say I was a little rusty, but I'm a routine-oriented person,'' Anderson said. ''Starting pitchers are used to pitching every five days, so I would say I was a little off.''
Detroit's Rick Porcello bounced back from a rough outing by holding the Royals to a run in seven innings his previous outing.
His main trouble against the Diamondbacks was their top two hitters, Peralta and Hill.
Hill hit a solo homer in the first inning, his eighth of the season. Peralta hit triples in the third and fifth inning, setting up Hill for a sacrifice fly and an RBI groundout that put Arizona up 3-2 in the fifth.
Porcello was good against everyone else, allowing five hits and three runs with five strikeouts.
''I didn't walk anybody, I was getting ahead for the most part,'' Porcello said. ''A mistake in the first inning (Hill's homer) and leaving a couple of balls up out over the plate for Perralta to be able to drive in the gaps. Those triples really hurt.''
NOTES: Peralta is the fifth Arizona player to have two triples in a game and second rookie, joining Robby Hammock, who did it June 8, 2003, against Cleveland. ... Cabrera has 36 RBIs in 40 career games against Arizona. ... Arizona RHP Trevor Cahill will pitch Wednesday against the Tigers, his second since returning from the minors. He allowed three runs in five innings against the Chicago Cubs in a no-decision on July 18. RHP Anibal Sanchez pitches for Detroit.


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Cesar et Rosalie (UK - BD RB)
Marcus gets technical with another French movie from the past on BD...
Rosalie (Romy Schneider)is a beautiful vivacious young woman involved with a charming, successful businessman called Cesar (Yves Montand). He is crazy about her and his exuberant vitality satisfies Rosalie's terrific lust for life. One day out of the blue Rosalie's old flame David appears, desperate to win back her affections. Cesar's intense jealousy shocks Roaslie and she ends up running into the arms of David and the pair are separated. Rosalie however begins to doubt that she's made the right choice, until fate ends up deciding for her.
Once you get out of the rather ropey looking credits sequence you'll be greeted with a film that looks every bit like the early seventies era is was made in. The HD upgrade provides a fresh and detailed appearance but colours are still relatively muted and the beige and greys of early seventies film making are all resent and correct.
There's a fair bit of subtle grain, mainly seen in wider areas of overcast sky but this Blu-ray upgrade still has a whole lot going for it. There's a hint at some DNR in some closer shots of the actors but it's never all that overbearing and the image still provides a look that very much represents the age of the film.
Darker scenes bring on the grain in bigger and badder ways and a anything not lit all that well can look pretty grubby. Additionally there are some location shots that lose their sharpness a fair bit but thankfully these scenes are few and far between and what we get is a largely naturally lit and realistic looking film that still manages to capture life in a cinematic way.
The bouncy electronic score (that sometimes sounds like a Pink Floyd experiment), forces its way into the forefront of this reliable audio track. Dialogue is always strong and despite the small dramatic scale of the film, the combination of weather, score, ambience and dialogue generates quite a full sounding stereo presentation when it's required.
There's an ever so slight hiss to recording but usually it's within louder moments rather than anything distracting. and overall this is a track that sounds like an authentic presentation of the film's original sound with an HD boost in all the right places.
'Serenade for 3' (29:59 HD) begins with the origins of the film and never really misses a beat after that. From screenplay to final product is covered in a lot of detail, providing a good complimentary piece to the film.
Cesar et Rosalie is a straight up drama about relationships and isn't afraid to show it's characters reacting when they begin to fall apart. This works wonders and makes the film feel much rawer than the usual break up movies and gives a much more realistic look at how people work out their problems. The disc does well at capturing the film's seventies looks and boosts the audio pretty well too. Despite only holding a single half an hour documentary, this is still a detailed enough extra to recommend the disc to anyone wanting to know more about this French oldie.
* Note: The images below are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Marcus Doidge
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 5th November 2012
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.66:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo French
Subtitles: French, English
Extras: Making of
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Claude Sautet
Cast: Yves Montand, Romy Schneider, Sami Frey
Genre: Drama and Romance
Length: 110 minutes
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Weddings planned for National Mall to be postponed
WASHINGTON (AP) -- About two dozen couples who were planning to get married at memorials on the National Mall this month may have to make other plans because of the government shutdown.
National Park Service spokeswoman Carol Johnson said Tuesday that 24 weddings have been scheduled throughout October, including nine this week. Weddings are held at such sites as the Jefferson Memorial and the D.C. War Memorial honoring World War I veterans.
The weddings were scheduled with permits in advance but are now postponed indefinitely.
Johnson says the couples can reschedule once the government reopens.


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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Headlight On Wet Black Asphalt
...headlight light* on wet black asphalt at the intersection out the window from the coffee shop** on a grey late November morning...there and gone, then replaced, gone again, and there again with the slow movement of cars, controlled by STOP signs and crossing guard...if with a slightly different quality, angle, luminosity, each time...impossible to photograph***...seems all the illumination I'm gonna get, this morning...but, for right now, it's enough...
* kind of a redundant-sounding, not very mellifluous description, I know...but "glare" really doesn't do it, and "sparkle" would be way too far in the opposite direction...as, in a different way, would "luminescence" or any o' them there fancy-schmancy highfalutin' words...even "shine" seems a bit much...I'm just talking about a little bit o' plain ol' light here, folks, nothin' more...
** High Point Cafe, Carpenter & Greene, West Mt. Airy, State of Highly Caffeinated Sadhana, U.S.A....
*** at least not with my cell-phone camera...****
**** or, at least not with my cell-phone camera operated by me...*****
***** especially not if I get the angle wrong, so the doorframe's largely blocking exactly what I'm trying to focus on....looked right from where I was sitting when I took it...******
****** then, the picture's not the point, anyway...*******
******* then, really, neither are the words...
Posted by Dr. Jay SW at 11:53 AM
Labels: caffeinated sadhana, coffee, coffee shop, direct observation, High Point Cafe, illumination, mindfulness, West Mt. Airy
3 comments:
- Suzanne said...
- November 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- earthtoholly said...
Heeee...this was funny, drjay. (Though I'm sad to see the missing doggie flyer in the window.)
The word situation reminds me of my love for the online thesaurus. And I know what you mean about the camera in the phone...it's there, yet an abstruseness...okay, just being annoying with the thesaurus.
- November 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- LauraX said...
I think I know what you mean...capturing light, especially reflected light is difficult to capture in words and as a photo...sometimes you really truly just have to BE there to receive that moment of "enlightenment" it provides. And it is, in that moment, or can be an opening into enlightenment, brief though it may be, for those few seconds or maybe a minute the heart/mind/body/spirit go "AHHHH"...then it is gone, like the passing cars.
- November 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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Event: It was a starry night as Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Ashutosh Gowariker and many other celebs graced the music launch of KHELEIN HUM JEE JAAN SEY.
Guest List: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Sikander Kher, Javed Akhtar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Anupam Kher
Venue: Renaissance Hotel, Powai, Mumbai
Date: 27-Oct-2010
Bollywood celeb Aamir Khan along with wife Kiran Rao were spotted at PVR.
Bollywood producers-directors Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Ravi Bahl, Divya Khosla Kumar, Sajid Nadiadwala, Wardha Nadiadwala celebrate diwali with Bhushan Kumar
Bollywood celebs Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Sonali Bendre, Nimrat Kaur among others were snapped by paparazzi.Bebo looked super cool in a casual look. She wore a white t-shirt with yoga pants...
Bollywood actress Shama Sikander celebrated Diwali festival at her residence.
Bollywood celebs Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari, Aparshakti Khurrana, Bhushan Kumar, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Sachin Tendulkar, Rajkumar Hir...


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Handelsbanken has credited another successful year of growth to its deepening relationships with local branch customers.
The 142-year-old bank, which has branch offices at Spire Walk, off Derby Road, Chesterfield, has published its full year 2013 annual results, revealing a further 17 per cent rise in lending to British customers with figures from April 2013 compared with April 2012.
Business lending increased 13 per cent, to £8.68 billion, while lending to personal banking customers rose 29 per cent, to £3.58 billion.
UK customer deposits increased 60 per cent over the period, to £4.95 billion.
Run by a team of four experienced local bankers, Chesterfield branch is one of 171 British branches, stretching from Aberdeen to Truro, Canterbury to Colwyn Bay.
Handelsbanken puts this continuing growth, including 28 new branches opened in 2013, down to a clear, long-term focus on customer satisfaction, prudent banking and cost efficiency.
This local, customer-led approach has seen the bank rated top for satisfaction and loyalty for the last five years, in an independent annual survey of British banks' personal and business customers.
Worldwide, Handelsbanken has over 800 branches in 24 countries.
Phil Walker, manager of Handelsbanken's Chesterfield branch, commented: "Increasing numbers of customers choose Handelsbanken for the way we deliver long term relationship banking, always from the local branch and always based on trust and high levels of personal service.
"Our traditional decentralised model continues to drive strong financial results."
Anders Bouvin, Handelsbanken's UK Chief Executive, said: "Over recent years, our customer-led, local banking approach has attracted customers across more and more British communities. Our customers are looking for a long-term relationship with their branch team, who have full power to provide advice, decisions and service locally."
Handelsbanken also reaffirmed its robust capital and liquidity positions and its low credit loss ratios, which have earned the Swedish-headquartered bank among the highest credit ratings of any international bank. The bank was recently judged by financial information provider Bloomberg to be one of the world's strongest banks for the third year running, and the strongest in Europe.
Businesses and individuals can contact Handelsbanken's Chesterfield branch by calling 01246 231761 or by visiting their office at Spire Walk, Chesterfield.


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my son was born via csection and i tried to exclusively breast feed him but he mauled my nipples and it hurt too much so i supplemented w/ formula. when we got home and i healed i tried to nurse and he would switch nicely from my nipple to a bottle nipple but he was always hungry like 1/2 an hour after feeding on me so i continued to supplement with formula and then i stopped being able to produce enough milk (when pumping i would get about an ounce (sometimes less) from both breasts together) so i just gave up and put him on formula only.
its not 3 weeks later and i decided to try to express some milk myself (with forefinger and thumb) and saw a drop come out. i got all excited and decided to pump to see how much, if anything, comes out and ... zilp. not a drop. i tried pumping for 15 minutes.
obviously i have something left inside of me. when i try to express with my fingers i get a drop or two but the pump gets nothing.
is it possible for me to go back to breastfeeding? any advice on how to do it???


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November 23, 1991 - October 10, 2013
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Evan Charles McNulty, 21, of Sleepy Hollow, NY passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
He was born on November 23, 1991 in Waterbury, CT and was raised in Warwick, NY.
Evan was a loving, kind young man with a generous heart and spirit. Evan loved life and was adventurous. He lived every one of life's precious moments to the fullest.
Evan was a tremendous athlete; he played football, lacrosse and baseball while growing up in Warwick. His favorite sport was snowboarding. He would do 360's and back flips in the air. He would be free like a bird; like an eagle moving swiftly and gliding with no fear. In these experiences, he was truly enjoying his life and his God given talents.
Evan also loved dirt biking, fishing, writing songs and spending time with his family. He was a true gift and a light in his families' life. One of his last enjoyments was a family cruise he had recently taken.
His mother was Evan's rock and anchor. His father lovingly coined him with the name "Mr. Chips."
Evan is survived by his mother, Mirella McNulty (Solari) of Sleepy Hollow, NY; his father, Curtis McNulty of Warwick, NY; and his brothers, Bryant and Michael McNulty; his grandmother, Maria Solari of Sleepy Hollow. He will be sorely missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and family near and far.
Visitation will be held at Coffey Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 15th from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Ossining, NY with interment to follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
To leave online condolences, visit www.coffeyfuneralhome.com


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US House to vote Tuesday night on budget bill
October 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for Speaker John Boehner says the House will vote Tuesday night on legislation that would reopen the government and avert a financial default.
Michael Steel says the bill would keep the government operating until Dec. 15 and let the Treasury borrow money until Feb. 7.
It also says members of Congress, the president, vice president and thousands of congressional aides would no longer eligible to employer health care contributions from the government that employs them.
There was no immediate reaction from the White House or Democrats, who had objected to an earlier version of the House Republican bill.


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The body of a teenage boy was found Tuesday in the partially frozen New Jersey lake where he and another teen are believed to have fallen through the ice, authorities said.
The other boy has not been found, despite dive teams spending six and half hours in the waters of Budd Lake in Mount Olive, two and a half of them at the bottom of the lake with sonars. The search was suspended in the evening and resumed Wednesday morning.
Clyde Schimanski Jr. said his 15-year-old son, Clyde Schimanski III, is one of the boys who fell through the ice and who has not been found. Authorities have not formally identified the boy whose body was recovered.
The father told NBC 4 New York that his son told him by phone Monday afternoon that he planned to go ride his bike on the lake with a friend, which is something the boy had done before. When he heard helicopters and saw the news reports, the father rushed down to the lake to speak with investigators -- but they had nothing concrete to tell him. So he returned Tuesday to wait.
He told NBC 4 New York he didn't know the other boy who was believed to be at the lake with his son.
At a vigil Tuesday night, friends of the two boys brought flowers and lit candles at a makeshift memorial outside Budd Lake Chapel.
Lexi Mitchell, a friend of the unidentified boy, said he was "always funny, happy, smiling. He always liked being with his family and friends more than anything."
Police began searching for the boys after several 911 calls came in reporting screams for help coming from the lake in Mount Olive Township shortly before 6:30 p.m.
One of the 911 callers, William Hardy, lives across the lake with a friend and told NBC 4 New York he heard cries and went to the lake to investigate in the dark.
"We heard some individuals calling for help, saying, 'Please help us. Please save us, someone help,'" said Hardy.
Hardy ventured onto the ice to locate the voices but could not safely get far enough to reach them.
"I took the flashlight and walked out about 800 feet," he said. "They're still another 100 feet in front of me, the ice is cracking. I can see a cell phone, I can still hear them. They're still talking to me and then the firefighters came."


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James L. Behrendt, 80
James L. Behrendt, 80, Brookville, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Andrew Behrendt and Elizabeth (Morgan) Behrendt.
Mr. Behrendt was married to Annabell (Parise) Behrendt, who survives.
He was a mechanic at Cadillac Motors in Detroit, Mich., and a parishioner of Saint Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Walston.
In addition to his wife, surviving relatives include four sons, Daniel Behrendt of Punxsutawney, James Behrendt and wife Diane of Lincoln Park, Mich., Gary Behrendt and wife Debra of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Gerald Behrendt and wife Becky of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a daughter, Karen Ganz and husband Rick of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Glenn Behrendt and wife Jackie of Valier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlan, Earl and Everett Behrendt; and four sisters, Fannie Jarcenko, Florence Morrell, Alice Bish and Edith Manganelli.
At the request of the family, there will be no visitation.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Saints Cosmas and Damian Roman Catholic Church in Punxsutawney, with Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo officiating.
Place of interment is Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.


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I felt like this needed to be reposted because summer = strawberries and this is so yummy!
Hi Guys! Lets get right to food…today we have this gorgeous strawberry-rosemary tarte tatin! The end….just kidding, sort of. This dessert really speaks for itself. Pretty.Tasty.Easy. The perfect dessert. I love desserts like this because they seem really impressive, but are actually super easy to throw together and require minimal ingredients….plus, who doesn't like sweet, warm fruit paired with a light and buttery crust for dessert, right?? This dessert is great anytime, but I really love making this if I'm having friends over during the week. I barely have anytime to brush my own hair during the week, let alone cook a feast for friends, but when I do invite people over for dinner during the week, this dessert is a life saver. I don't have to prep anything out ahead of time (although I usually like cutting up the strawberries a few hours before, so they're ready to go) and I can whip this up from the time dishes are being brought to the kitchen and until people are ready for a night cap. You can also use other fruit like bananas or peaches, I used strawberries because they've been really cheap at the markets lately and I love adding a touch of rosemary to desserts, when appropriate, for that small boost of fragrance and flavor. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this super easy and delicious tarte tatin. xx, Jenny
Strawberry & Rosemary Tarte Tatin
Serves 6 to 8
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
10-12 strawberries, hulled and sliced in half lengthwise
2 teaspoons rosemary, minced
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and rolled to be 9"x9"
sweetened whipped cream
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place butter into a small saucepan and melt over medium-high heat. Add sugar and stir together. Allow mixture to come to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and lightly boil for an additional 5 minutes. Add vanilla. Cinnamon and cloves and stir together.
3. Pour mixture into an 8"x 8" baking dish (nonstick is best) and spread evenly across the surface. Top the caramel mixture with a sprinkle of rosemary, followed by the strawberries, cut side down in a single layer.
4. Gently lay puff pastry over strawberries and tuck edges down each side of the baking dish.
5. Prick the surface of the puff pastry with a fork and bake for 17 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Allow tarte tatin to rest for 3 minutes before quickly but carefully inverting onto a plate. (Tapping the bottom of the baking dish before lifting it up will help to release the tarte tatin).
6. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving with a dollop of whipped cream, if using.


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When Connecting With Fans, Be Careful What You Promise
from the high-class-problem dept
So this doesn't actually sound too bad for Mike Neumann, the Creative Director of Gearbox, who promoted his game by tweeting a promise to play with anyone who pre-ordered it, even if the number of folks who viewed his offer is in the thousands (so far, though, it sounds like the number is more like hundreds). Neumann says he'll hold up his end of the bargain, but he's also asked fans if they'd accept playing with the CEO of Gearbox instead of just him, which seems perfectly reasonable. It's not like Neumann promised he'd show up in everyone's living room. He also didn't specify how long he'd play with these fans, so there are a few loopholes that will allow him to live a normal life -- assuming his normal life didn't already include hours and hours of gaming. And presumably, superfans are not out to destroy him, though, it might be a bit embarrassing if Neumann turns out to be a total N00b at playing his own game. But, yes, the lesson here for creative CwF promotions is to make sure to think through the consequences. Fortunately for Gearbox, the virtual loot in Borderlands has zero marginal costs.


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By Orji Uzor Kalu, Special to CNN
Editor's note: Orji Uzor Kalu is a former governor of Nigeria's Abia State and Chairman of the G37, a non-partisan group proposing alternative policy options for Nigeria. The views expressed are his own.
Reports this week that some economists predict Nigeria will overtake South Africa as Africa's largest economy, in GDP terms, in the next several years highlights how the country is at an inflection point in its great history.
Over the course of the last few years, the country's spirit of entrepreneurship has stood at the heart of its integration into nearly every sector of global culture, finance and trade. The country is blessed with a bevy of natural resources and aspires to take its place amidst the BRIC nations. And, notwithstanding the seemingly perpetual squabbling, the country is increasingly looking for leaders that can ensure the government works for the people.
However, despite the dream of a new Nigerian century, citizens from all walks of life scattered across the globe would tell you that there is overwhelming concern when looking at the country's future.
Nigeria sits atop some of the largest oil reserves in the world, yet it is estimated to have lost $2.7 billion in the last quarter of 2012 alone, primarily because of oil theft and sabotage. Meanwhile, despite having as many citizens in-country as Brazil, Nigeria's electricity consumption is only the equivalent of about 5 percent of its South American cousin.
Fundamental infrastructure needs are continuing to go unfulfilled in Nigeria, especially roads, factories and hospitals operating without proper equipment. The country faces a technology divide, where mobile phones have often become the sole source for modern communication as places of business and schools remain without computers and, in many cases, even a reliable source of power.
The fundamental root of all this? Nigeria has undermined collective interests in the name of private interests. It is out of necessity and an inherent Nigerian trait of continual ambition that we chose to form the G-37 movement. In recent weeks, there has been fervent speculation regarding the meetings of the G37 group, which was formed to tackle the myriad problems Nigeria is facing. But the group has been designed to be a non-partisan coalition, consisting of members from different political parties, as well as individuals belonging to no party at all, committed to seeing Nigeria thrive and prosper.
The G37 has tremendous hope for Nigeria, and a new Nigerian century that can be forward-thinking and not mired in the grievances of the past. But to make this happen, it is essential that the country summons the communal will to harness the people's tremendous potential, generate opportunities and strive for fairness and equality for all.
There has been widespread trepidation among the international community in engaging in business and tourism here. Such hesitation only deepens poverty here at home. And, as former U.S. President Bill Clinton so eloquently noted while in Abeokuta, poverty can beget extremist indoctrination, creating a vicious cycle pigeonholing the country.
The onus is on Nigerians to pull themselves up by the proverbial bootstraps and redefine the country's trajectory in order to entice and encourage much-needed investment from around the globe.
The average Nigerian should have their voice heard without fear or intimidation, sustaining the country's growing democracy. I hope that the international community will finally be able to join us in taking part in a conversation about a new Nigerian century.


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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Benjamin Recknagel and Alex Bouillin represented the UCSB Men's Tennis team in the main draw of the 55th annual Southern California Intercollegiate Tennis Championship on Thursday at UCLA.
The So Cal Intercollegiates has a wonderful and rich history which have included past champions Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Brad Gilbert and more recently, Gauchos Cory Guy and Simon Shen.
Recknagel was seeded fifth coming into the tournament and breezed past Michael Hui of UCLA 6-2, 6-0 in the morning but was then upset by BYU's Patrick Kawka in the afternoon, 6-3, 6-4. Bouillin took a first set tie-breaker and then defeated Emilio Mora of University of San Diego 6-1 in the second set. Bouillin then went on to play against Janosch Apelt of Azusa Pacific in the next round but fell just short; 7-5, 2-6,6-3.
Both Recknagel and Bouillin competed in doubles action earlier this afternoon, taking on Eger/Williams of Azusa Pacific.
Max Glenn and Alex Johnson will also be on the court this afternoon after qualifying for the doubles main draw with a 9-7 win over Hagemann/Satarelli of Concordia on Thursday. Glen and Johnson will face Johnson/Wang of USC later today.
To find out tournament draws, please visit the USTA site here or follow @LATennisCenter on Twitter to find out the latest results from the tournament.
Play continues for UCSB players through Sunday at UCLA.


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I've recently been presenting at the "It's Time to Deploy! Microsoft Unified Communications" roadshow series sponsored by Microsoft and Windows IT Pro. The roadshow highlights the practical considerations of deploying Microsoft's unified communications (UC) technologies, including Exchange Server 2007 unified messaging (UM) and Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007. One deployment consideration is simple yet daunting: How will you connect all this software-powered goodness to the outside world? The answer depends on which PBX you have, what version of software it's running, and a host of other questions.
However, the real question on the minds of many roadshow attendees' is even simpler: What's the least expensive way for me to get started playing with this stuff? Fortunately, there are several options, depending on what you're actually trying to do. First, let's deal with the software.
To effectively test or start a pilot of Exchange 2007 UM and OCS 2007, you'll obviously need those products. Microsoft makes try-before-you-buy versions of Exchange 2007 available in three ways. First, you can download a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) image that contains a prebuilt Exchange infrastructure that you can adapt and customize. Second, Microsoft offers a trial account hosted by Unisys that you can use to experiment without having to deploy anything yourself. Third, you can download a trial version of Exchange 2007 itself, in either the 32- or 64-bit flavor, to install on your own physical or virtual servers. If you want to build a UC test bed, this third option is your best bet, so your first step should be to build an Exchange 2007 server with the Mailbox, Hub Transport, Client Access, and UM server roles, then download and install the beta version of Exchange 2007 SP1.
Actually that's your second step—first you'll need to build a toy Active Directory (AD) infrastructure. You should, of course, use a completely independent forest for your testing, although in some environments you might be able to use a resource forest with appropriate trusts to your production forest.
Now, what about connecting Exchange to the phone system? If you already have a PBX that uses Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) over TCP, it might directly interoperate with Exchange. For example, the Mitel 3300 IP Communications Platform and Nortel's Communication Server 1000 can do this out of the box, and there are probably other systems that can as well. However, with an inexpensive FXO/FXS gateway, you can bypass the problem of how (or whether) to connect to the PBX. A Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) gateway turns regular Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines into VoIP streams, and a Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) gateway does just the opposite. These two functions are almost always combined in one device, giving you a magic box that converts ordinary analog phone lines into streams of SIP data that Exchange and OCS can use. These gateways aren't PBX systems, however, so they don't provide PBX-level features. For example, you can program them to accept calls on the analog ports and route them to Exchange or OCS, but you can't transfer calls between extensions, and your ability to redirect calls will be limited.
There are several FXO/FXS gateways on the market, as the partial list of vendors at voip-info.org shows. I say it's a partial list because it contains one popular brand that supports Microsoft UC products, AudioCodes, but omits at least two others, Dialogic and Quintum Technologies. I use an 8-port Dialogic gateway, the DMG1008. However, if you're looking for the least expensive solution, your best bet is probably a smaller unit such as the AudioCodes MP114 or the Dialogic 1004. Watch out for two-line units such as the AudioCodes MP112 that only provide FXS functionality (although you can still use them for outbound call routing with OCS 2007).
Speaking of OCS 2007, so far I've only covered the Exchange UM side of a UC test bed deployment. Next week, I'll tell you what you need to get started testing OCS 2007, but here's a hint: If you get your Exchange 2007 UM deployment up and working, you're more than halfway home!


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Just noticed that my Comcast service added a new channel, 666, which is now Nat Geo Wild. I always thought it was interesting and somewhat humorous that this channel did not exist. Every channel from 645 to 700 existed except for channel 666. Networks must have been afraid to choose that channel - I guess they didn't want to play around with the devil
I still feel a little hesitant to watch the channel even though the shows look interesting. I'm afraid there's some invisible message being programmed into my brain.
Can anyone else confirm the existence of this channel? Just want to make sure my television isn't possessed.