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GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.2
by admin on Jul.09, 2010, under Storage
Release: GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.2
GroundWork Open Source, provider of commercial open source system and network management software, today announced the general availability of GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.2.
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Storage Is Software
by admin on Jul.09, 2010, under Storage
Storage Is Software
The title of this post is a variant on the intriguing "infrastructure is code" meme from the #devops community. I think it's a useful idea to remind ourselves of — especially as technology transitions.
Even though some of you reading this might thing the statement is blindingly obvious, it's clear that the vast majority of people think of boxes with blinking lights when you say the word "storage".
And I think this is going to be up for change sooner than later.
Things Change
Having now been directly involved in storage for over 15 years, I feel I can safely make a reasonable judgment when things are changing.
So let's go look at the current landscape …
For starters, most storage hardware today is built out of the same industry-standard parts bin used by the server guys. Yes, there are a few storage stalwarts trying to claim differentiation through this bit or that bit of unique silicon, but the secular trend is pretty obvious — parts is parts.
Now, I think there's still room for useful hardware differentiation in areas like innovative architecture, or clever packaging, or using the latest merchant silicon chips, or perhaps more reliable manufacturing processes.
All that being said, I think the opportunities for sustained differentiation through hardware prowess alone are becoming more rare over time.
And we all p lay in a very competitive market indeed Much like customers won't accept dated or over-priced server hardware designs, they won't accept dated or over-priced storage hardware designs.
Thinking About Storage Software
At its most basic level, you expect to write information to a storage platform, and get it back again.
You'd like to do so in a convenient format — more traditional block and file formats, perhaps something newer like objects, even maybe something like tables. That's a function of software, not hardware.
You'd like the integrity of the data protected from all sorts of bad things that can happen — hardware failures, software failures, human error, the list goes on. That's a function of software, not hardware.
You'd like to wring the maximum in performance and efficiency from the hardware you own: move the popular data to the high-perfrmance media, the less-popular data to cost-effective stuff, and wring the excess capacity out with things like compression and deduplication.
More software.
If you tend to think geographically, you'd like the right information in the right location at the right time if possible. Whether that's to better protect, or improve user experience, or something else — that's all software as well.
I could go on, but — when you think about it — just about everything we talk about that's new, interesting and useful tends to boil dow n to a software discussion.
Sure, there are new hardware bits like faster processors, and enterprise flash drives, and newer 10GbE interconnects — but it takes software to make all that stuff really useful.
The Impact Of Open Source
Much like industry-standard components and architectures set the floor for cost-effective hardware, I think open source software sets the floor for cost-effective software functionality.
There's still room to innovate in software, but you have to do it in areas that haven't been well-covered by the open source community. And — make no mistake — it's a safe bet that open source software will be an ever-increasing part of our enterprise environments.
Resistance to either trend appears futile
Separating Software From Hardware
We've just come to assume that storage software is inevitably woven to storage hardwa re. But as the industry moves to more standard components and architectures, that's becoming more of a business model discussion, and less of a technology discussion.
Examples are starting abound, especially within EMC's portfolio.
Our Atmos cloud storage platform is now available as a VMware virtual machine. Run it on just about any VMware-supported hardware platform, and you've got a fully featured, next-generation distributed object-oriented metadata-rich policy-driven cloud storage environment
One could separately debate the meri ts of running Atmos storage software on a generic hardware platform vs. one that is specifically built for purpose, but that's more of a discussion around implementation choices — and choice is good.
Many of you are aware that the Avamar client-side dedupe backup platform works basically the same way — your backup target can either be a dedicated hardware device running Avamar, or the same functionality running in a VM on generic hardware — it's your choice.
Going further, there's a much larger universe of EMC storage products just waiting to escape the confines of phy sical hardware: RecoverPoint, VPLEX, Celerra, Centera — the list goes on.
Even some interesting open-source choices if you go looking: for example, the EMC LifeLine stack which powers the increasingly more powerful Iomega unified storage devices.
So why aren't all these great things being done today? Lots of issues, but the big one is — it's hard!
Making storage software work predictably and reliably in a virtual machine takes substantial engineering effort. And that incremental effort 0; has to be balanced against other investment opportunities: things like adding new features, or supporting new hardware, or perhaps deep integrations with other environments.
It's happening — it's just not an overnight process. Sorry to say, the future isn't quite here yet …
Fast Forward Several Years
Imagine you're in charge of storage decisions at your company, and you're trying to put together a solution for part of your operation.
You might start by assembling a set of services you'll need to provide for applications and users. You evaluate different software stack options. for functionality, price, reliability, support, ease-of-use, integration, APIs, etc.
You do so by composing various storage software VMs, and putting the resulting stacks through their paces. Basic presentation services (file, block, object, etc.). Some replication stuff, maybe some auto-tier ing and or intelligent archival stuff.
You test features and functions, integration points and management interfaces. All using virtual machines in whatever test bed you've got handy.
No need to consider storage as hardware just yet.
When you're ready to implement, you've got more choices: you can stick with the storage-software-in-a-VM approach, or perhaps consider purpose-built hardware if your needs so dictate.
Functionality first, implementation second.
Farther Down The Line
The migration of storage functionality from hardware to software will likely change how storage hardware itself is built. At the low end of the market, all-in-one storage can learn new tricks simply by invoking new elements of a (presumably virtualized) software stack.
And at the high end of the market, it's not hard to imagine larger, dynamic pools of virtualized storage capabilities that flex both resources and functionality much the way virtualized servers do today. To be fair, though, that's a reasonable description of what a VMAX and VPLEX does today.
Indeed, w e can easily see storage software functionality running flexibly where it makes the most sense — on a general purpose all-in-one storage hardware platform, or perhaps as a set of virtualized tasks in a server farm, or perhaps on an appliance dedicated to a task — or any combination as needs shift.
Final Thoughts
The runaway success of VMware has caused many of us to think of "servers" in terms of software images that are invoked as needed. The hardware is still there, and it needs to do its job, but we think about it differently.
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
by admin on Jul.09, 2010, under Storage
An Offer You Can't Refuse
From aspirational to pragmatic:
EMC Unified Storage Is 20% More Efficient. Guaranteed.
That's the tag line for the storage efficiency campaign we've recently launched in this hotly contested part of the market.
And, from all indications, it appears that it's working quite well …
The Background
If you haven't been following this particular drama closely, maybe I should bring you up to date.
This specific part of the storage market — dubbed "unified storage" (one storage platform that supports file and block protocols) is one of the most brutally competitive parts of the storage and larger IT landscape.
Smaller organizations use these storage arrays to run just about everything they've got. Larger organizations use these for non-mission-critical applications and general purpose storage. And some specific organizations occasionally put up vast amounts to support specific online services.
In this category, it's hard to differentiate on performance, since — well — for many of the use cases good enough is good enough. Ditto for topics like availability and replication. And, even though there's a ton of great software integration betwee n these arrays and environments like VMware and Microsoft, there's only so much of that integration stuff you can use.
Which leaves us with the central topic of efficiency — who can use less raw storage capacity to get the job done? At the end of the day, everyone pays pretty much the same for component level inputs … it's what you get out of it that matters.
Lots Of New Technology Here
Over the past few years, there's been a lot of new approaches to drive storage efficiency, and they tend to show up in this segment first. Things like thin provisioning. Compression and deduplication. The use of enterprise flash drives to enable use of more low-cost storage devices, like SATA. Even spin-down and automigration to even lower-cost archives, whether they be internal to the organization or provided as an external service (e.g. cloud).
So much so, in fact, th at it's very hard to sort through all the noise and fanfare around who's more efficient. And, given the competitiveness of this segment, there's an awful lot of noise indeed.
So we decided to make it easy for everyone.
The First Round Of Storage Guarantees
About a year or so ago, we all saw the first round of "efficiency guarantees" pop up in the market. Frankly speaking, I and many others saw them for what they were — basically, a cheap marketing gimmick.
Why? Although they offered up the appearance of considerable savings (e.g. up to 50% !!!) they had some fundamental flaws.
First, they were usually up against easy compares — to qualify, you had to switch between RAID 1 (mirroring) and parity RAID. That gets you 40%+ just there. Second, to get these results, frequently you had to use more exotic configurations that required turning off certain useful features, like snap reserves.
Second, when you went looking for details, there were all sorts of useful workloads excluded, like databases, or data objects that were already compressed.
More yuck.
Finally, there were multiple pages of terms and conditions, boatloads of exclusions and caveats, and a registration and acceptance process involved. All of the work to get any potential value had to be done by the customer.
Maximum yuck.
Some of us thought we could do better, so we did.
A Better Guarantee?
EMC, in the normal course of our business, purchases and tests just about every decently competitive storage array in the marketplace. We put them in the lab, and run them through their paces.
Sometimes, it's for interoperability and compatibility purposes. A lot of the EMC portfolio has to work well with storage arrays we don't make. Other times, it's to find out what's really behind all the noisy claims that people make — we really want to know for ourselves.
And, in the course of doing all this, we were continually struck by one observation — many of these competitive storage devices weren't all that efficient at converting raw storage capacity to usable capacity in a predictable and usable manner.
So we decided to do something about it …
The EMC Unified Storage Guarantee
We tried to make this as simple as possible.
Configure an EMC unified storage platform using our tools and standardized best practices.
Configure the other guy's unified storage platform using their tools and standardized best practices, or use ours if you don't have access to theirs.
Compare the raw capacities — if EMC doesn't do the job with at least 20% less raw capacity, we'll make up the difference.
No disclaimers, caveats, exceptions, legalese, registration processes, etc.
Simply put — no BS.
In addition to the program web page, there are a couple of cool promotional videos we've done (here and here), as well as Christopher Kusek's blog (@cxi) where he's having way too much fun with all of this. The backstory here is also fun: Chris worked for one of our competitors in this space for many years before recently joining EMC. There's also a nice Facebook fan page if you're so inclined.
You'll see more of t his program in the future for one simple reason: it's working.
How This Plays Out
Customers and partners of all sizes and shapes are taking us up on this offer.
It might be a modest 10TB filer through a partner, it might be a multi-petabyte transaction as a direct account — or anything in between. Again, as I said above, no exceptions and no BS.
The prospect of saving, say 200TB on a petabyte-sized config definitely gets a bit of attention
Customers are putting our configs up against the other guys, and they're discovering what we've known all along — the other guys are pretty inefficient when it comes to converting raw capacity to usable stuff.
Most times, these people are seeing at least a 20% difference, maybe more. To be fair, there are a few exceptions where we came in a bit under the 20% mark, and EMC has quickly made good with more free capa city with no fuss whatsoever.
Are these customers using the 20% savings to spend less on storage? No.
Generally speaking, they're using the savings to get an additional 20% of capacity from EMC.
Think about it: 20% more for your money from EMC.
And that's a deal that many people are finding just too tempting to pass up.
What Lies Ahead?
As far as I can see, there's no reason why we wouldn't make this program a permanent fixture of our competitive offerings going forward.
The underlying basis for our storage efficiencies are architectural, and hard for our competitors to replicate. The program isn't really costing us anything, since in most cases the 20% savings is already there, or more.
This could go on for a very long time indeed — there's no reason to stop.
So, I have to ask — what are *you* going to do with your extra 20%?
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The Big Mac and the Double-Double Animal Style appear destined to face off in Rohnert Park with a different sort of fast-food competitor: the veggie burger with organic fries and toppings.
Petaluma-based Amy's Kitchen, one of the nation's largest makers of natural frozen foods, is planning to open its first fast-food restaurant and drive-thru near the casino now taking shape in Rohnert Park.
The menu would include fresh vegetarian burgers, burritos, pizzas, organic fries and salads made with organic produce from local growers. Patrons could quench their thirst with organic shakes, smoothies and healthy drinks, Amy's co-founder and CEO Andy Berliner said Monday.
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Amy's, with sales projected to reach $380 million this year, recently purchased two parcels for the restaurant at the southwest corner of Wilfred Avenue and Redwood Drive. In-N-Out Burger sits a few hundred yards south, and a McDonald's has been approved by the city just to the north.
Berliner and his wife, Rachel, founded Amy's in 1988 and named it after their daughter Amy. Today, the company employs nearly 1,900 workers, including 1,000 in Sonoma County. It has facilities in Santa Rosa, Oregon and England, and it plans to one day renovate an existing food plant in South Carolina.
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Berliner acknowledged officials in some cities oppose drive-thrus because of pollution concerns.
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PalmOne's Ed Colligan has joined the ranks of interim CEOs who become the real deal.
The PDA pioneer announced yesterday its decision to give Colligan a seat on the board, to drop the 'interim' from his job title and to issue him with a new set of business cards.*
Colligan took over the company's key role on 25 February following the departure of the previous PalmOne CEO, Todd Bradley. He has been the company's president since 16 June 2004, eight months after its acquisition of Handspring.
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When Palm - now renamed PalmOne after spinning off its operating system software division as PalmSource - bought Handspring in October 2003, Colligan returned to the company to run what was left of Handspring as PalmOne's wireless division. The growth of the smart-phone market, and the relative decline of the pure-play PDA business, made Colligan a logical choice as Bradley's successor.
PalmOne chairman Eric Benhamou noted Colligan's "outstanding record of leadership", adding: "his passion for the company and the industry distinguish him". Despite that, the company made him work two-and-a-half months as interim CEO to ensure he "secured the confidence of the board, our customers, suppliers and employees". ®
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KANSAS CITY - The Royals have placed outfielder Jarrod Dyson on the bereavement list and recalled versatile Jimmy Paredes from Triple-A Omaha.
The Royals were already thin in the outfield after placing Lorenzo Cain on the disabled list with a strained groined earlier in the week.
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Treatment Trials
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Action Studies
Action studies ("doing something") focus on finding out whether actions people take — such as exercising more or eating more fruits and vegetables — can prevent cancer.
Agent Studies
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Researchers who conduct these studies want to know:
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Screening Trials
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Quality of Life/Supportive Care/Palliative Care Trials
These trials look at ways to improve the quality of life of cancer patients, especially those who have side effects from cancer and its treatment. They find new ways to help people cope with pain, nutrition problems, infection, nausea and vomiting, sleep disorders, depression and other health problems.
These trials might test drugs, such as those that help with depression or nausea. Or, they might test activities, such as attending support groups, exercising or talking with a counselor. Some trials test ways to help families and caregivers cope with their own needs, as well as those of the person with cancer.
Researchers who conduct these studies want to know:
- How does cancer and its treatment affect patients and their loved ones?
- What can improve the comfort and quality of life of people who have cancer?
(Source: National Cancer Institute)
Clinical Trial Phases
A clinical trial is one of the final steps in a long and carefully controlled research process that begins in the laboratory, where scientists develop and test new ideas. If a new approach seems to be safe and effective there, it may then be tested on people in the following phases:
Phase I
- To find a safe dose
- To decide how the new treatment should be given (by mouth, in a vein, etc.)
- To see how the new treatment affects the human body
Number of people taking part: 15 to 30
Phase II
- To determine if the new treatment has an effect on a certain cancer
- To see how the new treatment affects the human body
Number of people taking part: Less than 100
Phase III
- To compare the new treatment (or new use of a treatment) with the current standard treatment
Number of people taking part: From 100 to several thousand
(Source: National Cancer Institute)
Insurance Coverage During a Clinical Trial
In April 2008, at the urging of the OSUCCC – James, the Ohio General Assembly introduced and passed legislation requiring fully-funded Ohio-based insurance companies to pay for routine care costs for cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. The law went into effect October 4, 2008.
On February 26, 2009, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced legislation that would protect access to treatment options for patients diagnosed with cancer. Brown's Cancer Clinical Trials Act prevents insurance companies from denying patients participating in clinical trials coverage for the services they would otherwise receive under their healthcare plans. Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY).
A federal policy change is currently needed to ensure that cancer patients covered by self-insured Employee Retirement Income Security Act plans and other plans limited by state laws maintain benefits and services if individuals enroll in a clinical trial.
Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?
Deciding whether to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. Find out if a clinical trial is right for you.
Clinical Trial Safety
Federal rules help ensure that clinical trials are safe. Your rights and safety are protected through informed consent. Informed consent is more than just reading and signing a piece of paper. Informed consent is a process of:
- Explanations and discussions throughout the study to help you make decisions about joining or continuing in the study
- Written information about the clinical trial including:
- The purpose of the study
- Potential risks and benefits
- Treatment procedures and schedule
- Other treatments available to you
In addition, you will be protected through:
- Careful review and approval of the clinical trial protocol by:
- Scientific experts
- An institutional review board (IRB)
- Ongoing monitoring of the trial by:
- The IRB
- Data and Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) for phase III trials
- The organization sponsoring the trial
- The research team
(Source: National Cancer Institute)
Clinical Trial Risks
Like all treatment options, clinical trials have possible benefits and risks. Below are some risks when enrolling in a clinical trial.
- The new treatment may not be better than, or even as good as, the standard treatment.
- New treatments may have side effects that doctors do not expect or that are worse than those of the standard treatment.
- You may be required to make more visits to the doctor than if you were receiving standard treatment. You may have extra expenses related to these extra visits, such as travel and child-care costs.
- You may need extra tests. Some of the tests could be uncomfortable or time consuming.
- Even if a new treatment has benefits in some patients, it may not work for you.
- Health insurance may not cover all patient care costs in a trial.
(Source: National Cancer Institute)
Leaving a Clinical Trial
Participation is 100 percent voluntary. You have the legal right to quit any clinical trial, at any time, for any reason. When withdrawing from a clinical trial, the participant should let the research team know about it along with the reasons for leaving the study.
Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
Before beginning a clinical trial, all volunteers are given a detailed explanation of the study. If you are considering participation, you may want to ask these questions:
About This Trial
- What is the purpose of the trial?
- Why do the researchers believe that the treatment being studied may be better than the one being used now? Why may it not be better?
- How long will I be in the trial?
- What kinds of tests and treatments are involved?
- How will the doctor know if the treatment is working?
- How will I be told about the trial's results?
- How long do I have to make up my mind about joining this trial?
- Who can I speak with about questions I have during and after the trial?
- Who will be in charge of my care?
- Is there someone I can talk to who has been in the trial?
Risks & Benefits
- What are the possible side effects or risks of the new treatment?
- What are the possible benefits?
- How do the possible risks and benefits of this trial compare to those of the standard treatment?
- How will my health information be kept private?
- What happens if I decide to leave the trial?
- Will I have to pay for any of the treatments or tests?
- What costs will my health insurance cover?
- Who pays if I'm injured in the trial?
- Who can help answer any questions from my insurance company?
Daily Life
- How could the trial affect my daily life?
- How often will I have to come to the hospital or clinic?
- Will I have to stay in the hospital during the clinical trial? If so, how often and for how long?
- Will I have to travel long distances?
- Will I have checkups after the trial?
Comparing Choices
- What are my other treatment choices, including standard treatments?
- How does the treatment I would receive in this trial compare with the other treatment choices?
- What will happen to my cancer without treatment?
(Source: National Cancer Institute)
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Dr. Ramaswamy explains how clinical trials work and why they are so important in creating a cancer-free world. "Every drug we use today was once part of a clinical trial," she said. "And we're curing more and more people because of clinical trials."


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By COLLEEN LEDDY
There was a lot I needed to do this past weekend, but every now and then I wandered into the off-limits-to-company room where my computer (and the detritus of many decluttering-the-rest-of-the-house episodes) is located, to check e-mail and Facebook, or look up something on-line.
One time I walked into that black hole and then walked back out, not remembering what I went in for. I got as far as the kitchen and saw the newspaper article I had cut out of Saturday's Detroit Free Press.
"Shoot, that's what I was going to do—write a column," I said out loud.
"What do you have to write about?" David asked, a twinge of envy in his voice.
"Being dull," I responded.
"Can I have half?" he asked.
Every other week David and I are in the same boat—looking for column material—and he hadn't yet found his. Still, I couldn't imagine what David would do with the topic. He's one of the most interesting and quirky people I know. Never a dull moment with him around.
OK, that's not altogether true. We're both really quite boring: my mother told me so. When I first told her about David and all we had in common—"We don't smoke or drink or do drugs, and we're both vegetarians,"—her first comment was, "How boring! What do you do?"
I'd say we mostly sit around and read, but occasionally we do things like rake leaves and walk around in circles at the track. Yup, pretty boring. But that doesn't really bother me. However, it sure did when I read Carolyn Hax's advice column in the Detroit Free Press about someone else being called dull.
I love Carolyn Hax. She's level-headed, doesn't beat around the bush, and always gets right to the heart of the matter. She doesn't provide advice so much as she lays out the issues and gives her opinion on the matter. But at the same time, she makes people think and come to their own conclusions.
This past weekend there was the sad letter from a woman asking what she could do about being dull. Apparently someone told her she was dull to be around and just dull in general. She knew she wasn't exciting, but hadn't realized that she was so boring.
The woman has concluded they are right...she doesn't have an interesting job or hobbies, "or anything really provocative or humorous to say to anyone." Now, she says, she understands why friends rarely call or call back.
"Dullness is purely subjective, so there's just no broad application to be made of one person's harsh opinion of you," Carolyn responded after wondering if "dull" was a direct quote from someone (...your problem might just be a friend with a mean streak") or the woman's spin on things.
If the latter, Carolyn suggested the woman see where she could liven things up—to please herself, not others.
The column is based on internet chats so Carolyn routinely includes comments made by her followers. One thanked her for pointing out that dullness is a subjective assessment and commented, "Some people sparkle, and some of us are, well, matte finish."
Yet another said, "Don't waste any energy trying to become exciting enough to suit your current friends. Find friends who treasure you for who you are."
I don't know if my friends treasure me for being dull, but I sure appreciate them—not only do they sparkle, but they're brilliant. Just the other night my friend Adrienne called and gave me the greatest Thanksgiving advice ever.
I was multi-tasking while talking to her—hacking away with a fork, a knife, and a sturdy metal spatula at the hard-as-rock bread I had toasted in the oven the night before. I was making quite a racket.
"What the [heck] are you doing, Leddy?!"
"I'm breaking up the toast for stuffing," I told her. "I know it would be easier to just break it with my hands, but I did that one year and the toast just sucked all the moisture out of my fingers. It was such a horrible feeling, I don't want to do that again."
"Well, why didn't you just cut it into cubes in the first place?" she asked.
What a concept! I'm so excited and energized by that idea, I can't wait to try it next Thanksgiving.
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Hanrahan blew another save as well. Gave up a run on 0.2 innings. He did through a wild pitch through one of the advertisements though.
Hanrahan is also hurt again. I've noticed no one is saying the Pirates should have waited to trade him in-season.
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Because of the Life With MS Blog community, I know that I am not alone.
I am not alone in the way that heat can affect my multiple sclerosis. I am not alone in the occasional question whether or not I really have MS. I am not alone in trying (and sometimes failing) to lead a "normal" life; MS or not.
I know, also, that I am not alone when I say that some days I just can't seem to get out of my own way!
This past weekend (or really nearly a week now), as you might have gathered from my lack of posts on both this blog and our companion Facebook page I've been under something of an MS blanket. I wake in the mornings with legs that feel a combination of reinforced concrete and sunburn caressed with sandpaper.
I haven't been 100 percent in the mental faculties either, as I'm sure Caryn could and friends could attest.
Don't get me wrong, I still give the world a go. We met up with friends over the weekend, I got some of the haricot vert picked from the garden and even taught a pal how to shuck oysters… but it's a fraction of what I could have done only a week ago and the energy expended to complete a simple shower sat me down for the exhaustion.
What really gets me down (and, yes, I do get down about my situation now and again…) is the mental part. I couldn't put two sentences together or complete a thought with enough conviction to update my Facebook status, let alone write a blog posting.
I know that I am not alone.
I know that you understand the days (or weeks, or months?) that can go by us as the world passes our little MS bubbles. Funny, actually, that this all came on right after I posted about where we all get our "juice." I so get juice from the interaction which takes place in these pages!
So I'm going to try, as you all do, to take one step at a time, figure out how to get done what must get done and maybe save a little bit of energy so we can have our ongoing conversation. I suspect that the waning heat wave has left more than just me wondering what happened to that past few days.
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Children's author Claire McFall is reminding children in Aberdeenshire that there is still time to express themselves in a top national writing competition.
Claire, who is judging bus operator National Express's short story competition 'Express Yourself' is calling on youngsters aged between seven an 16 to put pen to paper as the deadline has been extended until the end of March.
The winning stories will be published in an online storybook in the company's coach onboard entertainment system, VUER, for passengers to enjoy as they travel. Each winner will also get a £500 prize.
Children should submit short stories inspired by the theme of 'happy travelling' and the company has made it easier for children to enter the competition by launching an online portal www.nationalexpress.com/author where they can make their submissions.
Claire, who is well-known for her award-winning novel 'Ferryman', said: "Everyone has a story inside them and each one starts with a single word. Writing is one of the best ways of expressing your ideas, unlocking your creative side, and this is a great opportunity to share it. Good luck!"
Stories should be no more than 1000 words, and the deadline for entries is March 31.


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New York, May 15, 2012--Yemen's Press and Publications Court must drop charges against two Al-Jazeera journalists for their coverage of last year's uprising, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. CPJ also urged the Cabinet not to revive a restrictive Audio-Visual and Electronic Media bill that has been pending in Parliament since 2010.
Two Sana'a-based Al-Jazeera correspondents, Ahmed al-Shalafi and Hamdi al-Bukari, were summoned Monday to appear before the special Press and Publications Court on May 21 for "operating outside the bounds of the law," according to news reports. The government of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh-who stepped down in February following popular protests-filed a case against the two journalists in June 2011, claiming they broke the law by broadcasting news of the uprising after the government pulled Al-Jazeera's accreditation. Despite the Ministry of Information having withdrawn the charges, the Press and Publications Court has chosen to revive the case, news reports said. A 2010 CPJ report found that the court is politicized and arbitrary and fails to accord journalists the minimal legal protections. Many local lawyers described it as unconstitutional.
Saeed Thabit, Al-Jazeera's Yemen bureau chief, told CPJ that the move is part of a campaign against Al-Jazeera and press freedom in Yemen. In April 2011, security forces raided and shut down Al-Jazeera's Sana'a offices; the government pulled the station's accreditation; and several of its journalists faced harassment, death threats, and assault for their coverage of the uprising. Saleh had accused the station of conspiring against Yemen and using its broadcasts to topple the regime. Thabit said none of the perpetrators of the 2011 attack on Al-Jazeera have been brought to justice.
"The court's revival of a politicized case from the Saleh era sends a clear message to all journalists in Yemen that nothing has changed for the press," said Mohamed Abdel Dayem, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa program coordinator.
In late May, the Cabinet is due to discuss an Audio-Visual and Electronic Media bill proposed by former President Saleh's government in 2010, according to local press freedom group Freedom Foundation for media freedom, rights, and development. Local and international human rights and press freedom groups had condemned the bill as an attempt to restrict the press.
CPJ's 2010 review of the proposed legislation found that it would impose exorbitant registration fees on private broadcasters and subject online outlets to licensing fees and state regulation, among other restrictions. The Sana'a-based Freedom Foundation is calling for the drafting of a new audio-visual bill or at the least a significant revision of the proposed one, said Khaled al-Hammadi, president of group. He told CPJ that the government is trying to restrict reporting with this legislation.
"As if hauling journalists in front of an extraordinary tribunal on trumped up charges were not enough, the authorities are now also reviving a media law that was so restrictive, it could not even pass during Saleh's near-absolute grip on power," Abdel Dayem said.


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Best known for its pinball titles — though it has dabbled in other genres — Zen Studios earned a starring role in the final Nintendo Direct broadcasts of last year when Zen Pinball 2 was announced for the Wii U eShop. Initially expected in December, it's been pushed back from that original target due to its setup as a free download with extensive DLC — the free app will give access to demos of tables, with packs and individual content sold separately.
It'll be the first game setup of its kind on a Nintendo system, which explains why more time is required to get the infrastructure in place. While the delay and wait for other new games on the Wii U eShop continues, however, the studio has positive things to say about the platform. Speaking to us in an interview to be published later today, the company's VP of Marketing & Public Relations, Mel Kirk, described the support from Nintendo when porting the game to the system, and picked up on the message from various other developers that the Wii U eShop is a service open to smaller studios.
We have experienced the same challenges that are presented on any new platform or device. Nintendo's support has been excellent, we really could not have asked for more support from them. Overall, it has been an extremely positive experience and I think the doors are wide open for other small studios to bring games to the Wii U. This is an amazing development for Nintendo; huge, positive changes have been made since the days of WiiWare.
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This week, Papa Kenn reviews the latest remake/reboot of the season: TOTAL RECALL!
"Total Recall"
Director: Len Wiseman
Writers: Kurt Wimmer, Mark Bomback, Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, and Jon Povill
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Cranston, Bill Nighy, John Cho,
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I tell you what, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Total Recall! It takes place in a moderately realistic future where our hero, Douglas Quaid, leads an average life with his beautiful wife Lori. His dreams are haunted by nightmares of another life with another woman, and these dreams continue to haunt him in his daily life. After learning of the company Rekall, where people can have fantastic adventures and vacations implanted into their memories, Quaid decides to go in hopes of making his dreams become a little more real.
What ensues is a thrill ride of action, comedy, and a touch of over the top violence that culminates into a topsy-turvy story of confusion, betrayal, and self-discovery. Despite its cheesy dialogue, incredibly dated technology and…interesting choice of style, none of this takes away from the overall enjoyment!
I give Total Recall: 8/10.
In case you didn't catch on before now, I'm talking about the classic Total Recall from 1990 starring the king of one-liners himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. I love every bit of this movie from start to finish even though it's horribly cheesy and the acting isn't that great at times. I have so much fun while watching it though, the vast majority of its flaws just feel like part of the show.
Now the remake/reimagining/reboot…whatever you want to call it…well, I didn't hate it. In fact there were parts of the movie that I really liked. It's beautiful in a way that is obviously inspired by Blade Runner, and the action scenes are technically well done.
However…this movie is Total Recall without the heart of the original. Even with superior actors, the acting feels uninspired in many scenes, and that's when they actually get to act! The vast majority of this movie is action scene after action scene to the point where you start to lose track of the already weak storyline. The action, while technically well done, is so constant and by-the-books that it actually starts to get boring.
The stakes never feel as high as they did in the original, and it's all because there are so few people to actually care about! In 1990's Total Recall, we had Quaid, Melina, Tony, and a whole host of characters whose names we may not remember, but we've met them and actually give a crap whether they live or die! In this movie however, we barely get a handful of actual defined characters with names (including Quaid), and the rest might as well be extras! "Who was that?" "I don't know." "Oh well, he/she's dead now so who cares?"
If you're a fan of the original in any form, I think it's best to just avoid this remake. You may enjoy how it looks, and may even like the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) references to the 1990 classic (and then of course there's Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel but that's a given)…but in the end it's pretty disappointing. That being said, if you or someone you know hasn't seen the original, there's a better chance of actually enjoying this movie. My wife, who went in with no prior knowledge of Total Recall, gave the remake 7/10.
While it's not a bad movie, and nowhere near as horrid as some reviewers may lead you to believe, it's only fair at best. To hold the name of a much loved classic and fail to even come close to its quality is an insult to the fans and the money we've spent to see this.
I give Total Recall: 5/10
Save your money, and just enjoy the original until you can rent this one for cheap.
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We built Xbox Live for people like you—for players from all walks of life, everywhere in the world, who all want the same thing: a place to play and have fun. We need your help keeping the Xbox online community safe and fun for everyone.
While the Code of Conduct section of the Microsoft Services Agreement applies to all Microsoft products, Xbox Live offers so many ways to interact with others that it benefits from an additional level of explanation.
To this end, we've created the following community standards for Xbox. Consider these standards a roadmap for contributing to this incredible, globe-spanning community. Remember: Xbox Live is your community. We all bring something unique, and that uniqueness is worth protecting.
Whether you're brand new to gaming or have been playing for decades, we need you to be stewards of this place, to protect each other even as you compete. Because when everyone plays, we all win.
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ii. Do your part to keep everyone safe
iii. Turn that spam into substance
vi. When there are limits, there's a reason
vii. Harmful behavior has no place on Xbox
viii. Respect the rights of others
ix. Always respect the privacy of others
Our Shared Values
The spirit of Xbox lives in our values, which are key to sustaining a vibrant and welcoming community. Living these values every time we play shows the world the unifying power of gaming.
- Gaming can be enjoyed by all
- Creativity powers community
- Competition is best when it's fair
- Helping others makes all of us stronger
- Hate has no place here
Some parts of the internet don't have rules—and the Xbox online community isn't one of them. Yes, Xbox Live is, in a meaningful sense, your gaming network. But it belongs to millions of others, too. You deserve a place to be yourself with confidence, free from bullying, hatred, and harassment—and so does every other player. So it's important to treat others as they would like to be treated.
- Win or lose, be a good sport
- Did someone have a great game? Let them know!
- You are the community
- A little bit of trash talk is okay, but keep it clean
- No one likes trolling, so don't do it
The gamertags, gamerpics, screenshots, game clips, and other posts you make on Xbox can be a great way to show off what's meaningful to you. We encourage all players to be themselves and show off what they like, what makes them laugh, or what makes them amazing. But this sharing can't come at the expense of other players' positive experiences.
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- Content you post on Xbox needs to suit a wide audience
- Context is important, and mature content that makes sense in a game might not be appropriate elsewhere on Xbox
- Not everyone has the same likes or dislikes as you, so think twice about saying something hurtful about someone else's content, playing style, or choices
Helping others makes us all stronger. If you want to be a superstar and live our shared values, here are ways to go the extra mile:
- Help others have great gaming experiences by joining the Xbox Ambassadors
- Know a great community leader? Nominate them for the Xbox MVP Award
- Hang with likeminded players by joining clubs
- Make new friends by creating Looking for Groups to team with others in your favorite game
- If you experience or witness inappropriate content or behavior, we encourage you to mute, block, and report the player(s) acting inappropriately
If you've seen the Microsoft Services Agreement, the following rules probably look familiar. They may sound a bit like legalese, but bear with us—upholding these standards is critical to maintaining a community where everyone can have fun! People differ about what seems fun, and conflicts sometimes occur. But while plenty of conflicts can be worked out between players, there are nevertheless some things we just can't tolerate.
In each section you'll find examples showing how the Microsoft Services Agreement's Code of Conduct relates to Xbox Live.
i. Keep it legal
Xbox Live is available in countries all over the world, and it's important that people of all backgrounds feel safe and comfortable on our platform. To help ensure this, we must respect local laws and remove content or behavior that advocates or promotes illegal activities.
ii. Do your part to keep everyone safe
To keep Xbox Live a place where everyone can have fun, we can't allow behavior or content designed to exploit, harm, or threaten anyone – children, adults, or otherwise. When threatening, abusive, or insulting language is used against another member of our community, or the community at large, it undermines every player's ability to enjoy themselves.
iii. Turn that spam into substance
It's great to be excited about growing your popularity and sharing all the cool things you do on Xbox. The best way to do that is by producing amazing content—not through giveaways, asking for likes and followers, or other inauthentic behavior. The best way to gain a following is by being yourself and creating awesome content that's uniquely yours. Remember, creativity powers community.
iv. Keep your content clean
People enjoy all shapes and styles of content on Xbox. Everyone's tastes are different, and that's great! However, that doesn't mean that absolutely anything goes. To keep Xbox Live welcoming and inclusive for everyone, some content must be avoided.
Support a welcoming and inclusive community
Harassment and hate take many forms, but none have a home on Xbox. To make Xbox Live a place where everyone can hang out, and to prevent people from feeling uncomfortable or unwelcome, we all need to be stewards. This means more than just not harassing other players—it means embracing them. It means saving those unsavory jokes for people you know will enjoy them. It means taking particular care for others while you play, keeping in mind how they might interpret your content.
Know the difference between trash talk and harassment
We get it—gaming can be competitive and interactions with other players can get heated. A little trash talk is an expected part of competitive multiplayer action, and that's not a bad thing. But hate has no place here, and what's not okay is when that trash talk turns into harassment.
Trash talk includes any lighthearted banter or bragging that focuses on the game at hand and encourages healthy competition. Harassment includes any negative behavior that's personalized, disruptive, or likely to make someone feel unwelcome or unsafe. To qualify as harassment, the behavior doesn't have to be drawn-out or persistent. Even a single abusive message could harm someone's experience. Know when to draw the line, when to back off. Know and respect the other player.
Be yourself, but not at the expense of others
Xbox Live is your gaming network, but it's everyone else's too. We encourage showing off what makes you unique and awesome, but it's not cool to post something that keeps others from having positive experiences. We aspire to a community where gaming can be enjoyed by all. Problematic content just gets in the way. If you're looking for a place on the internet to be overly edgy or get that rise out of people, Xbox isn't the place for you.
Make stuff that's suitable for all audiences
People from all over the world play on Xbox Live, and we understand that people from different backgrounds have diverse perspectives about mature and adult topics. But because Xbox Live must be friendly and accessible to everyone, this isn't the appropriate place for sexual content. Keep your posts and messages suitable for all audiences to help keep this a welcoming place for all.
They'll see what you did there
Sometimes something seemingly harmless can actually reference something inappropriate, when looked at a certain way. Everyone appreciates a good joke, but if your content is designed to trick others into thinking they're reading or seeing something inappropriate, we'll have to treat it that way.
v. Fraud benefits no one
Fraud is any attempt to use deceit or misrepresentation for personal or financial gain. When players commit fraud against Xbox, it circumvents the processes that keep things fair for everyone, and ends up making games, add-ons, and subscriptions more expensive for everyone. This also applies to trying to make money on Xbox Live in unapproved ways, since doing so bypasses safeguards that exist to help keep everyone safe and financially secure.
vi. Where there are limits, there's a reason
It's never fun to lose access to a feature of Xbox Live, but know that when we put restrictions in place, we do so to help ensure everyone's safety or improve an experience for the community. Attempting to circumvent restrictions can affect both customer privacy and the integrity of Microsoft or partner services. For the safety of all, it's important to respect deliberate limitations.
vii. Harmful behavior has no place on Xbox
Cheating, tampering, and the use of exploits
Since competition is best when it's fair, a level playing field is one of the most important requirements for gaming. When people cheat, use exploits, or otherwise tamper with hardware or software to gain a competitive advantage, it ruins the experience for everyone. Because of this, cheating, tampering, and the use of exploits is never acceptable on Xbox Live. Like, never.
Piracy and unauthorized use
Pirating software is not a victimless crime—it robs game providers of revenue that funds games and add-ons that people want to play. Accessing or using content in inappropriate ways can contribute to fraud and spoil great experiences for other players, sapping the magic of Xbox Live. By using games and game content only in the ways intended, you help maintain a vibrant community for content creators and fellow players alike.
Damaging Microsoft, Xbox, or its customers
Manipulation, exploitation, and abuse of Xbox services doesn't just affect Microsoft. These actions also inhibit the ability of Microsoft to provide the best possible services to customers around the world. At Xbox, we're dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community, and we're committed to ensuring that the products, features, and services our customers enjoy are safe, secure, and fun for everyone.
viii. Respect the rights of others
Essentially, this means don't use things that don't belong to you and don't do things you don't have permission to do. People work hard to make screen shots, game clips, and other content that's enjoyed by millions of people. It's important to let content creators unveil and share what they create on their terms. If you're not sure if it's okay to use something, it's better to be safe and assume that using someone's content is not okay.
ix. Always respect the privacy of others
Microsoft runs on trust, and it's critical that we protect the privacy of our customers. We take this responsibility seriously, and we won't tolerate behavior or content that puts the privacy or security of another player at risk.
x. Be a force for good, even when others aren't
Sometimes, helping others break rules is just as harmful as breaking rules yourself. If you know that someone is engaging in behavior or dispersing content that violates these Community Standards for Xbox, let them know that their behavior is not okay, and caution them rather than help them walk the road they're on.
Our priority is the safety and enjoyment of everyone on Xbox Live. Content and behavior that puts players at risk or makes them feel unwelcome has no place in the Xbox online community. So, sometimes we need to step in. We're not out to punish, but rather to protect everyone's experience.
Every suspension or other corrective action aims only to show what was wrong and what can be learned from a situation. When suspensions end, we welcome players back so they can contribute to Xbox Live in positive ways. We know people make mistakes, and we believe lapses in judgment can be significant opportunities for growth.
Inappropriate conduct
If you violate Xbox community standards, you may find restrictions placed on your profile and/or device. When we suspend an Xbox profile, we restrict access to features that are most closely associated with the problematic behavior. Most commonly, this means a temporary suspension that removes one or more features for a period of time. Temporary suspensions can include:
- Restrictions on the use of online multiplayer gaming
- Removal of the ability to send text and voice messages on Xbox
- Blocking real-time voice and text communications on Xbox
- Preventing the broadcast of live game play
- Restrictions on the use of parties and clubs
Inappropriate content
Since Xbox Live content must be appropriate for all audiences, sometimes we remove content to protect our customers. Depending on the type of content violation, this can result in our restricting certain features for the profile that created or shared the content. Temporary suspensions can include:
- Blocks on the ability to upload game clips and screenshots to Xbox Live
- Restrictions on uploading or sharing Kinect content
- Removal of inappropriate content from Xbox Live
- Automatic assignment of a new gamertag
- Limits on the ability to share Xbox content on other social networks
- Removal of the ability to edit your Xbox profile or clubs
Repeat or severe offenses
We may permanently suspend a profile or device if we can no longer trust it due to a severe violation, or if our attempts to correct repeated negative behaviors are unsuccessful. Under permanent suspension, the owner of the suspended profile forfeits all licenses for games and other content, Gold membership time, and Microsoft account balances.
Learn more
For more information about suspensions, visit enforcement.xbox.com or the Xbox Assist app on Xbox One.


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Audio Archives
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who
November 12, 2012
Legendary musicians Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who discuss the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program, which serves teenagers and young adults with cancer.
General Martin Dempsey
October 10, 2012
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey spoke at a National Press Club Luncheon, October 10, 2012. The "insider" attacks against U.S. and Coalition troops in Afghanistan that have killed or wounded 130 military personnel this year alone are not preventable, but will not jeopardize the mission's overall objective.
Arne Duncan Luncheon
October 3, 2012
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan urges Congress not to cut funding for early childhood education during an October 2, 2012 luncheon at the National Press Club. Duncan cites several schools that have boosted their performance in recent years and says this year's Department of Education's theme is "Education Drives America."
Kathleen Turner
September 12, 2012
Kathleen Turner, actress and chair of Planned Parenthood's Board of Advocates, speaks to a National Press Club luncheon about her career in film and theater, and her concerns about women's reproductive rights.
Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill
July 24, 2012
At a National Press Club luncheon on July 24, PBS Newshour co-anchors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff promised the show's viewers greater in-depth coverage of the political conventions this year than they have ever seen.
Cleveland Clinic Luncheon
July 20, 2012
The President and Chief Executive of the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Delos Cosgrove, believes hospitals in the U.S. must find ways to halt the nation's soaring health care costs. During a July 20 luncheon at the National Press Club, Cosgrove said reducing obesity and smoking and increasing exercise would cut health-care costs.
Anna Maria Chávez
May 30, 2012
The chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of America, Anna Maria Chávez spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on May 30th.
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King
May 23, 2012
The tennis champion addressed a National Press Club luncheon for the first time, and spoke about her sport and the effort involved in getting equality for women in the game.
Deepak Chopra, MD
April 4, 2012
World-renowned mind/body physician Deepak Chopra, M.D. spoke about the healing power of spiritual solutions at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, April 4. The event coincided with the publication of his 65th book, Spiritual Solutions: Answers to Life's Greatest Challenges; As co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, he focuses on the crucial connection between body, mind, spirit, and healing.
Kennedy/Ramstad Luncheon at the National Press Club
March 16, 2012
Former Congressmen Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., and Jim Ramstad, R-MN, speak at a National Press Club luncheon on March 14, 2012.


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FOOD- Kitchen Confidential: Antonio Jorge, Cafe Cubano
The secret to great cooking is... consistency. You always have to use fresh ingredients, you can never cut corners, and in order to do those two things you always have to plan ahead.
The secret to success in the restaurant business is... as basic as can be. Quality, service, and value.
The secret to making Café Cubano's tomatillo sauce is... keeping the jalepeños whole until they go in the food processor. As soon you cut them open, you lose the spice from the seeds.
Café Cubano's tomatillo sauce
2 lbs. tomatillos, peeled
2 whole habañero jalepeño peppers
4 cloves garlic
1/2 Vidalia onion (Spanish or any other sweet onion works as well)
1 bunch cilantro, de-stemmed
2 avocados, peeled, de-seeded, quartered
Extra virgin olive oil
Sautée tomatillos, jalepeños, garlic and onion in a pan with olive oil for 15 minutes, constantly turning. Let cool.
Put the sautéed contents in a food processor with cilantro, avocados, salt and pepper to taste.
Blend for no more than 30 seconds.
This sauce is integral to our burritos, as well as our huevos buenos, and makes for a great dip or topper for nachos.


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This scenic drive follows the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it curves along the western edge of Illinois and meanders for more than 550 miles, traveling through charming small towns and offering beautiful river and woodland views along the way.
The Nest at Palisades Cabins offer secluded luxury cabins designed to provide charm, quiet luxury and romance. We're located on a wooded acreage high above the Mississippi River minutes from Savanna, the Palisades State Park and an easy 20 minute drive to Galena.
Located deep in the woods just 5 miles from historic Mt Carroll, Timber Lake Resort offers 120 campsites including pull-thru RV sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups. We also offer deluxe log cabin rentals and beautiful lakeside rustic camping. Other amenities include a 1,800-square-foot pool, large group pavilion, recreation center, general store, lakeside deck, two spring-fed lakes, biking & hiking trails and Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer stock theatre, is located next door within easy walking distance.
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Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
High on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, these uniquely built log cabins can sleep six and are situated right next to the Mississippi Palisades State Park with nature trails connecting the two. Cabins have 1 or 2 lofts, bathroom with shower, kitchens, heat/AC and TV. Open year around.
Mississippi Palisades State Park
The Mississippi Palisades State Park, located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers in northwestern Illinois is known for its steep cliffs and interesting rock formations, as well as its beautiful trails that lead you to some of those awe-inspiring giant boulders. One such trail is the Sentinel, clocking at over 1.3 miles it's the longest trail in the park and leads you smack dab into Sentinel Rock, where you can take a turn at trying to conquer this monolith.
Both cabins have air & heat and each has its own private shower and rest room. Each cabin has a picnic table and fire pit, and best of all - firewood. Linen and towels are included with the rental. One cabin has a Queen Size bed and loft area with table and chairs. The other cabin has a full size and a single bed with a loft area. Our log cabins are nested next to The Great River Bike Path and hundreds of acres of Illinois Fish and Wildlife Reserve that offers excellent fishing, bird watching, hunting, biking, hiking, and wildlife enjoyment.
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
This scenic overlook, located along the Great River Road on U.S. Hwy. 20, includes picnic tables, shelters and restrooms. Perfect place for photos to be taken as you can see a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's rolling countryside.
Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum
Experience railroading during its glory days at a former link for the Chicago Great Western Railway from Chicago, Illinois to Oelwein, Iowa by taking a tour through our extensive collection of railway memorabilia. See a full-size caboose, both G-scale and HO-scale operating model railroads and artifacts of northwestern Illinois railroads.
The highest pint in Illinois is 1,257 feet located in the northwest corner of the state. That's where you'll find Mississippi Palisades State Park and the Sentinel and Sunset Trails. The park has 2,500 acres of wooded ravines and canyons. The Palisades are a line of vertical cliffs that rise up from the shore of Buffalo Lake. Hiking to the top provides tremendous views and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. The two trails are strenuous due to the elevation change, but at approximately 3.7 miles, shouldn't take too long for you to experience the sense of adventure in nature or burning in your legs.
Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
Campground for camping, hunting, and fishing. Located on backwaters of Mississippi River with boat rental, canoe rental, motor rentals, bait shop, concessions and canoe access
This monument is located on the site of Kellogg's Grove, an early settlement established in 1827 on a mail route between Peoria and Galena, and now on the National Register of Historic Places. It honors those killed in the Blackhawk War, including in the final Illinois Battle which occurred at this grove in June, 1832. Abraham Lincoln, a member of the Illinois militia, helped bury five of the slain men. The remaining soldiers were originally buried throughout the area at the spots at which they fell. Fifty years after the war, local farmers collected the remains and buried them in one enclosure on top of this hill overlooking the Yellow Creek Valley. The 34-foot high monument was dedicated in 1886.
1876 Banwarth House and Museum
A fascinating, hands-on experience awaits! Join period interpreters on a journey through the fine Victorian home of Charles Banwarth.
Sportsman's paradise. Permanent wooded seasonal sites, tent camping. Acres of remote backpacking. Guided deer hunting (archery only), turkey hunt.
Our Mississippi River Lodge is located right on the banks on the Mighty Mississippi River between Savanna and Thomson Illinois and offers awe-inspiring views from every angle. We offer 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, a fully stocked kitchen and much more! If you are a river lover, this is the place for you. Fishing, water skiing, tubing, or cruising up the river, it's all here for your enjoyment. Since we are located on Big Slough, off of the main channel of the river, you can have fun without having to deal with a lot of river traffic. Access to the main channel is easy if you want to cruise the river. Only five miles up the river is Lower Sabula Lake which offers a great new sand beach. There is a public boat launch only a quarter mile from the house and a dock is provided to moor your boat at the house. If you do not have a boat, you can fish off the dock or the bank.
Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area
A part of the Apple River Canyon State Park Complex, the Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area is 1,100 acres for public hunting and nature viewing. Beginning of a transcontinental bluebird trail segment. Sign in/out at lots #1 or #4.
Eshelman Pottery, featuring the work of Paul Eshelman, is contemporary, functional red stoneware utilizing glazed and unglazed surfaces for a visual and tactile contrast.
Boats of all kinds pass through the locks, and visitors can view the river traffic from just a few feet away.
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Massbach Ridge Winery - Tasting Room & Vineyard
In the tranquil rolling hills of northwest Illinois, Massbach Ridge Winery has been crafting estate grown wines since 2003. With a diverse selection of estate-grown Illinois wine, our friendly staff will help you discover a taste you'll fall in love with.
Eagle Point Horseback Riding Farm & Eagle Point Paintball Games
Horseback riding for young and old. Trails follow Elkhorn Creek. Great for the more experienced rider. Paintball field is on island off Elkhorn Creek.
The Three Elizabeths Guest House
The Three Elizabeths Guest House, located in historic Elizabeth near Galena, includes classic guest rooms with private baths, Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. Reasonable rates and a welcoming front porch entice visitors.


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Infamous director Uwe Boll, who's remembered around these parts mostly for his terrible video game adaptations, has a new movie out soon, called Zombie Massacre.
Whether it's based on the obscure 1998 Amiga game of the same name nobody seems quite sure, but one thing I am sure of is that this clip is awesomely awful.
See, people always want to hate on the guy, who I'll admit does come across as a total dick in interviews, but there's a craft to his movies' suckiness that modern cinema is sorely lacking in. He's like a straight-to-beta director from the 80s caught out of time. And I appreciate that.


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Marks and Spencer is recalling a popular soup as a precautionary measure over fears of contamination.
The supermarket giant is recalling its Chicken and Vegetable soup because the 600g packs have a taint caused by possible chemical contamination.
The product in question has a sell-by date of 30 March 2017, and a Unique Product Code of 00711135.
No other Marks and Spencer products are known to be affected.
A company statement read: "If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."


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Every week we get Down & Dirty, in which Nozlee Samadzadeh breaks down our favorite seasonal fruits, vegetables, and more by the numbers.
Recently, we learned all about hot peppers. Today we turn to their mild-mannered cousin, the bell pepper. Crunchy when raw, meltingly sweet when roasted, bell peppers come in a rainbow of colors. And unlike other peppers, which vary in heat depending on factors ranging from their species to the weather, you'll never find a hot bell pepper: due to a recessive gene, they don't produce capsaicin, the chemical that causes spiciness.
1. You have to start somewhere, and most bell peppers start green. That's right, green bell peppers are actually underripe! Underripe bell peppers can also be purple and white, depending on the variety (although you'll only find these colors at your local farmers' market). At this stage, the peppers have reached their final size, but their watery crunch still has a bitter edge to it -- the New York Times describes it as "a concentrated grassy flavor that's close to asparagus".
2. Once the pepper has reached peak size, its chlorophyll starts to break down, the starches convert to sugars, and the pepper's color starts to change. Fully mature peppers are either red, orange, or yellow -- the red peppers are the sweetest.
A note on roasting: you can roast any pepper -- stuffed and roasted green bell peppers are a favorite -- but mature peppers, with their sugars fully developed, are the best candidates. A roasted or broiled red, yellow, or orange pepper becomes smoky and gains a more complex flavor, perfect for everything from soups to paella.
How can you cut a bell pepper? Let us count the ways! Halving works for stuffed peppers as well as roasting them, strips are best for a slow saute whether your end goal is an Italian-style sausage and pepper sandwich or Massa de Pimentao (the slice of skin will maintain the bell pepper's shape while the inner edge softens and caramelizes), a dice is preferable for salads where you want uniformly-sized ingredients, and big rings are ideal for sandwiches.
What's your favorite way to use a bell pepper?
Red Pepper Soup
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