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BISMARCK, N.D. - Two North Dakota farmers, who filed a federal lawsuit in June to end the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) ban on commercial hemp farming in the United States filed a notice of appeal today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after the court dismissed their case last month.
BISMARCK, N.D. - Two North Dakota farmers, who filed a federal lawsuit in June to end the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) ban on commercial hemp farming in the United States filed a notice of appeal today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after the court dismissed their case last month.
Lawyers working on behalf of the farmers, Representative David Monson and Wayne Hauge, are appealing a number of issues. In particular, the lower court inexplicably ruled that hemp and marijuana are the "same," as the DEA has contended, and thus failed to properly consider the Commerce Clause argument that the plaintiffs raised -- that Congress cannot interfere with North Dakota's state-regulated hemp program. Scientific evidence clearly shows that industrial hemp, which includes the oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis that would have been grown pursuant to North Dakota law, is genetically distinct from the drug varieties of Cannabis and has absolutely no recreational drug effect.
Even though the farmers' legal battle continues, the lawsuit prompted the DEA to respond to the North Dakota State University (NDSU) application for federal permission to grow industrial hemp for research purposes, which has languished for nearly a decade. University officials, however, say it could cost them more than $50,000 to install 10-foot-high fences and meet other strict DEA requirements such as high-powered lighting. NDSU officials are reviewing the DEA's proposal, and Vote Hemp is hopeful that an agreement can be reached before planting season gets under way. If an agreement between the DEA and NDSU is reached and ultimately signed, it would pave the way for agricultural hemp research and development in North Dakota. Such research is key to developing varieties of industrial hemp best suited for North Dakota's climate.
"We are happy this lawsuit is moving forward with an appeal," says Eric Steenstra, President of Vote Hemp, a non-profit organization working to bring industrial hemp farming back to the U.S. "We feel that the lower court's decision not only overlooks Congress's original legislative intent, but also fails to stand up for fundamental states' rights against overreaching federal regulation. Canada grows over 30,000 acres of industrial hemp annually without any law enforcement problems. In our federalist society, it is not the burden of North Dakota's citizens to ask Congress in Washington, D.C. to clear up its contradictory and confusing regulations concerning Cannabis; it is their right to grow industrial hemp pursuant to their own state law and the United States Constitution," adds Steenstra.
If ultimately successful, states across the nation will be free to implement their own hemp farming laws without fear of federal interference.
The suit is backed by Vote Hemp, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the acceptance of industrial agricultural hemp and to changes in current law to allow U.S. farmers to once again grow this agricultural crop.


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Nigel & Eleri
Last Sunday we went to the beautiful Bron Eifion Country House near Criccieth, North Wales to photograph the wedding of Nigel & Eleri. We started off photographing the bride getting ready in the stunning Lechwood room, after a few shots we took the dress to the bridal suite to capture some of the details of the day, it's the little details that make weddings so individual, we love to see the personal touches people put into their wedding's it's amazing to see the effort people goto we absulutly loved the table plan!.
It really was a great day a huge thank you to everyone and a massive thanks to everyone at Bron Eifion it really is such a great venue Mary, Marie and all the staff do such a great job!.


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The Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) of the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously in support of the approval of GlaxoSmithKline's pazopanib (Votrient), an investigational oral agent. Specifically, the panel voted that the benefit-to-risk profile is acceptable for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
The advisory committee made its decision based on phase III pivotal trial data that were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2009 annual meeting. In its pivotal study, pazopanib was administered orally, once daily. Pazopanib has a broad clinical program across multiple tumor types, but has not yet been approved in any country.


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Since there is no help coming from the Oak Park police department who marginalized a reported sexual assault that happened back in August, tired of the runaround one of the students got active and posted a petition on Change.org to address the issue. This just brings to light more allegations of sexual misconduct which who knows if they have been addressed by The Oak Park Police Department, as with my case with my crazy neighbor. It seems that the OPPD do not take such things seriously, maybe the petition on Change.org will bring create an atmosphere of professionalism from the Oak Park Police Department. Because seriously kids raping kids is just terrible and even if there is an allegation no matter how slim there should be some time of increased attention to this issue.
Even the local "newspapers" her raise questions about the creation of a rape culture at the high school, and as with any resident in Oak Park, Il it makes one wonder how long has this been going on? If we know that there were at least "several" other offenders involved with this allegation why are they still allowed to go to school with other potential victims? With the other allegations, what has happened with those offenders are they still involved with Oak Park River Forest High School?
Also if the school is waiting for the Police Department to complete their investigation how are they handling the integration of these offenders into the general student population at the school? What new methods or procedures is the school going to put into place to protect future victims of sexual assault in the future? It seems to me that both entities (OPPD and OPRFHS) are to blame in keeping this culture continuing, not to mention the offenders involved. And the kids are only going to follow the direction of the grownups and those who are in charge and deliver out the consequences of their actions if there are no immediate consequences then why should they worry or change? So if Oak Park, Il is interested in creating a bunch of rapists they are doing a good job! Ha! Oak Park, IL created cul da secs decades ago because they feared the crime from the Austin area spilling into their little community, probably because they wanted to create a culture of veil on their own!
Here is the article from the local newspaper that brings up more questions regarding this incident:
Here is the Change.org petition sign off against the rape culture that the Oak Park River Forest High School is inept in protecting and the Oak Park Police Department is slow to putting an end to:


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Grand opening of an IGV System at Takeda Austria in Linz. AGILOX has successfully implemented a IGV system at Takeda Austria in Linz with 2 vehicles in a very narrow area. It was a great honour to be part of the internal opening event with leaders from Takeda Europe. We are looking forward on many more successful projects together with our partner Takeda. Many thanks to Michael Blach, Thomas Braunreiter and the whole Takeda team.
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"Agilox IGV (intelligent guided vehicle) is an really impressive solution which positively inspires our key asset – people on the shop floor in the warehouse. A fast implementation timeline with almost no shut down times was vital for us. With a high professional can-do attitude on both sides we have successfully accomplished our 1st project milestone. Agilox has proven that also small presents (the famous "Linzer Torte") can easily be lifted and transported during a Takeda Europe meeting/event at Linz plant in November 2018. We are looking forward to the next phase with Agilox to further roll out and next level system integration."


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Asian markets extended their gains Friday on hopes for China-US trade talks, while Turkey's lira held up after a shock hike in the country's interest rate and a dip in US inflation.
After a tumultuous start to the month, investors finally had something to smile about Thursday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin invited Chinese officials for fresh talks to avert an all-out trade war.
The news provided some much-needed support, which was improved on later in the day with data showing US consumer price inflation slid in August, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten borrowing costs.
While the central bank is expected to lift rates next month, the figures lower the chances of another such move before January and provided a boost to equities on Wall Street.
It also gave some breathing space to emerging markets, which have been battered in recent weeks by fears of contagion from crises in Turkey, Argentina and South Africa as a stronger dollar makes it harder for them to repay debts.
"Hope springs eternal for emerging markets anytime the US dollar weakens and (Thursday) was no exception," said Stephen Innes, head of Asia-Pacific trading at OANDA.
"As indeed the stars aligned for emerging markets assets after an astonishing interest rate hike from the Central Bank of Turkey... and an exceedingly soft US (inflation) data."
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The CBT ramped up interest rates to 24 percent from 17.5 percent Thursday as it struggles to fight off inflation and boost the lira, which is down around 40 percent this year.
The surprise move -- an indication the CBT wanted to show its independence from strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- sent the lira surging to 6.01 to the dollar from 6.4 and the currency managed to hold its gains in Asian trade.
Other high-yielding currencies also rallied with India's rupee well off recent record lows and the Indonesian rupiah up after touching a 20-year trough. Mexico's peso and the South African rand were more than one percent higher, while the South Korean won added 0.5 percent and Australian dollar gained 0.3 percent.
The positive sentiment from Thursday continued into the weekend on equity markets, with Tokyo ending 1.2 percent higher and Sydney 0.6 percent up.
Hong Kong rose one percent, adding to the previous day's 2.5 percent rise, while Seoul surged 1.4 percent and Singapore gained 0.9 percent. Wellington, Taipei, Bangkok and Jakarta also enjoyed healthy advances.
Shanghai dipped 0.2 percent, though, while Manila fell 0.7 percent with investors fretting as Super Typhoon Mangkhut barrels towards the northern Philippines.
But while traders are upbeat, Hannah Anderson, global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, warned against being too hopeful, with the US still considering imposing tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports.
"Markets need to separate trade rhetoric and trade actions," she said.
"While heated rhetoric may contribute to the shifting investor expectations we have seen this week, there has been no fundamental change in the state of the US-China trade dispute," Anderson added.
"The US is pressing ahead with tariffs... and China's qualitative restrictions on US companies operating in China are starting to show up as a drag in business surveys.
"China and the US both need to clarify what their goals are in this dispute for us to be hopeful about a near-term resolution."
In early European trade London, Paris and Frankfurt each rose 0.5 percent.
- Key figures around 0810 GMT -
Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 1.2 percent at 23,094.67 (close)
Hong Kong - Hang Seng: UP 1.0 percent at 27,286.41 (close)
Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.2 percent at 2,681.64 (close)
London - FTSE 100: UP 0.5 percent at 7,315.19
Euro/dollar: UP at $1.1719 from $1.1689 at 2100 GMT
Pound/dollar: UP at $1.3130 from $1.3105
Dollar/yen: DOWN at 111.83 yen from 111.94 yen
Oil - West Texas Intermediate: UP 16 cents at $68.75 per barrel
Oil - Brent Crude: DOWN two cents at $78.16 per barrel
New York - Dow Jones: UP 0.6 percent at 26,145.99 (close)


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East Yorkshire – Leyland Titan PD2 – NRH 219 – 608
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Westwood Bus Station, Scarborough, photographed whilst on a family holiday in 1966.
In the foreground 1953 Roe-bodied Leyland PD2/12 608 (NRH 219) is loading passengers for Bridlington, whilst behind lurks 1963 front-entrance Bridgemaster 749 (3749 RH). Opposite, laying over before snarling its way to Driffield, is 1960 Metro-Cammell-bodied Tiger Cub 689 (6689 KH).
What would Health & Safety officialdom make nowadays of buses loading passengers whilst parked with their off sides against the platforms, I wonder?
608 was withdrawn in 1969, and 749 in 1976 – both passing to North's, the dealer, and later for scrap.
689 was withdrawn in 1972 and fared a little better, being sold on by North's along with the rest of the batch to Irish operator Sureline of Lurgan.
Happy Days! Now where did I park my time-machine?
Photograph and Copy contributed by John Stringer
05/04/12 – 06:50
Your comment about buses loading with their off sides against the platforms reminds me of Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester. In particular I remember the evening rush hour, when elderly North Western Atkinsons (inter alia) which had been sitting in the depot all day, would sit there with their smoky exhausts blowing straight into a waiting room full of people.
Peter Williamson
05/04/12 – 09:26
The ordeal of waiting passengers being nearly asphyxiated by exhaust fumes is by no means confined to bus stations these days – since the widespread adoption of one way streets the same experience can now be freely enjoyed in most towns and cities, especially when traffic is at a standstill in peak periods.
Chris Youhill
05/04/12 – 09:28
Oh, John, please leave room for me in your time machine! In fact, it would be best if it could take the form of a Beverly Bar 'decker, (or even a fleet of them), to make room for all the readers of this site who would want to join you. (Bags me a seat upstairs).
Loading offside parked buses was hardly the best arrangement, and I guess there must have been accidents, but all the staff would have known the potential for them and would have been sensible enough to take proper care, I'm sure. On the question of exhaust fumes, (Peter Ws comment), we rarely used the Westwood Bus Station, but the joy, as a lad, of drinking in EY diesel fumes at Bridlington bus station, (especially after a shower), is one of my most cherished childhood memories.
Roy Burke
Myriad were the diesel flavoured Bus Station/Depots in the Heyday. Without thinking – Kingston LT; Brixham (and other) Devon General. (Name your own).
I have a great love for the Yorkshire Coast – especially Scarborough – and agree that indigo and primrose rules, but give me STD cream and blue, SUT red and grey and CCT green and cream. I may be prejudiced, but I will keep the flag flying for South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire. [NB, I'm too young to remember classic EMMS livery!]
David Oldfield
05/04/12 – 18:11
It always struck me that bus station bays from which buses have to reverse out (standard these days) represent a far more hazardous arrangement than the drive through type. Strange that it's allowed, bearing in mind that reversing a bus at all seems to be frowned upon everywhere else. Mounting a back-loader from a pavement on wrong side wasn't really a big deal, provided the conductor kept watch. Yes please, save me a place too John – front nearside downstairs if possible – a good balance of view ahead and aural delight.
Stephen Ford
05/04/12 – 18:13
Gentlemen.. please may I have a seat on your time machine? I share your memories of the "aroma" of diesel fumes which always signalled the start of another adventure..a ride on a a previously unseen bus to tick off in my Ian Allan book was the best! A warm, sunny day gave the best effect.
Then I also fondly recall the excitement of riding on brand new, first day out Bristol KSW/Lodekka's etc…the inside filled with the scent of new paint, new upholstery and sometimes the engine was still "running in" so emitted thin blue smoke from the exhaust to confirm it was Brand New! Upstairs so clean and bright before being ruined by a million Woodbines..my mother would never ride upstairs except when the bus was new or freshly repainted.
It's drifting from the subject but John's simple picture brings back lots of memories from 1966. Thank you.
Richard Leaman
06/04/12 – 07:39
Re my posting under the recent Hebble Photo and offside loading – I hadn't considered the exhaust fumes – however I suppose it softened us all up for the top deck smokers' fug !
Farmer G
06/04/12 – 07:40
As a conductor and driver on EYMS in 1966/7 we normally arrived 30mins before departure then went across road for a cuppa only to arrive back at the bus to find it had magically filled with passengers and yes the platform was way high when parked that way. However in 1967 they got us to park the other way round much better for the passengers but the driver had a hard pull right back onto the road no power steering in them days, but very enjoyable days
Ken Wragg
06/04/12 – 07:41
What a superb photograph!
One question – 608 appears to have a raised advert panel between the two upper cream bands; was it a very early illuminated advert?
Bob Gell
06/04/12 – 07:41
Comments about exhaust fumes reminds me of as a teenager in the 40s and early 50s in Killermont Street bus station in Glasgow waiting for the East Kilbride 70 or 71 Central SMT, being subjected to the fumes of the Edinburgh SMT`s elderly TD5s in the next platform.
Jim Hepburn
06/04/12 – 07:42
I'm in complete agreement with Stephen Ford about bus stations which require reversing movements to exit. I don't think this model has to be adhered to because South Yorkshire PTE, to it's everlasting credit, has built excellent drive through stations at Sheffield, Meadowhall, Rotherham and Doncaster. In Derby, the City Council has provided a reverse off bus station which is perhaps the worst example of it's kind in England. The vehicle area is insufficient which causes conflicting movements and vehicles entering are continually blocked by those trying to exit. There have been many minor scrapes since it opened but it's new and therefore criticism is not allowed!
Chris Barker
06/04/12 – 09:25
I agree wholeheartedly with Stephen Ford and Chris B – if I had my way "reversing off the stand" bus stations would be banished. The "state of the art" one in Leeds has been the scene of many disasters since it opened some twenty years ago. The tiny one in Otley is similarly hazardous. I have personally experienced years of difficulty in the Leeds one, where our stands 5/6 had appalling lack of available view when reversing on left lock – fast incoming vehicles (speed limit routinely ignored by many) could easily disappear from view as they swept through a right hand near U turn.
Another really unbelievable feature is that intending passengers sit or stand in their admittedly comfy concourse behind glass windows just waiting for an out of control vehicle to ram the frontage – this has happened at least twice in Leeds, and the subsequently installed "crash bars" would be of limited effect in a serious case.
Chris Youhill
06/04/12 – 15:27
Chris Y, this brings to mind the mutually known, erstwhile Vicar Lane bus station in Leeds, where West Yorkshire and Samuel Ledgard used to perform similar reversals. However, the fundamental difference was the presence of the conductor on the back platform giving two resounding blasts of his/her Acme Thunderer to signal "all's well". Not a guarantee of safety, of course, as passengers would often invade the road space to make a last minute jump onto the bus.
Paul Haywood
06/04/12 – 15:28
For those who relish the Scarborough Scene in the relatively recent past, there are some cracking photos to be found at the following link http://www.focustransport.org.uk
John Darwent
06/04/12 – 15:28
The Wakefield one is just the same, Chris Y. It has always reminded me of that famous scene out of "Airplane". They need proper buffers!
Reverting to smells- not the smell of exhaust, but hot engines: a Daimler CVD6 at North Bridge in Doncaster with its engine side access open (as often) & oil everywhere- a sweet smell which was almost intoxicating… and talking of North Bridge, the drivers had (as I have said before) to thread their way through to the exit and then perform a u-turn across the old A1!
07/04/12 – 07:04
Yes Paul, I remember very well the entertaining presentations at Vicar LANE – the low wall adjoining the street was hit so often that it was eventually replaced by simple columns and "draped" chains. At certain "ad hoc" times a spare conductor would be around to help in reversing One man/lady buses off the stands.
One priceless experience must be related here. Within days of the Ledgard takeover an elderly former Yeadon (Moorfield) Depot driver was having as much trouble persuading his unfamiliar (and detested by him) Bristol Lodekka in going backwards as he'd had in encouraging it forwards between Otley and Leeds. He was a comical raconteur, and given to priceless dramatic exaggerations, and told us of this encounter with authority :-
JY – "I were just revussin' off t' stand when a yappy little ****** in a shiny 'at rapped on t' mudguard and snapped "I want thy number !!"
"Oh, sez I, and why the (censored) duz tha' want my number." "Tha's just knocked wall down sez 'e." "Oh 'av a ?? – says I, well I'd just like thee to tell us this – If I've knocked thi' wall down, wot wer that long 'aired **** at back wi' t' whistle doooin' ?"
Chris Youhill
07/04/12 – 07:05
East Yorkshire's Westwood bus station was a charming place made even more captivating by the company's blue/cream/white buses (and the trips to visit my two great-aunts in Cayton who incidentally would never use the competing services of United unless they absolutely had to!!). The site is now a Tesco store.
Ken Wragg mentions that in 1967 loading at Westwood was changed from the format shown in the photo so that bus doors were then against the platform. I recall in that, in the earlier part of the 1960s, the buses loaded this way (with their doors against the platform) so for some reason a change was made and subsequently changed back.
The site was perched on the edge of the ground falling away towards a large school and, as can be seen in the photograph, the loading area sloped. To the left of the building there was a narrower strip of concreted parking road at a lower level than that seen in the photo.
David Slater
07/04/12 – 07:07
I guess Chris Y will have worked at some time on the S.Ledgard Bradford – Harrogate route. Doubtless he will remember the reversing routine in Menston Village. The Bus would turn right into Burley Lane and then the conductor would dismount and check the crossroads was clear – give two blasts on his Acme Thunderer and watch the bus back round the blind corner – jump back on and the bus would pull in to the stop in front of the shops. If I recall it was at 10 minutes past from Harrogate and 40 minutes past from Bradford.
Gordon Green
07/04/12 – 15:42
Interesting recollections indeed Gordon and I worked at Otley depot so our only participation in the Bradford – Harrogate service consisted of two Monday to Friday "Workmen's" duplicates. The morning one was at 07:20 from Menston to Otley and at teatime 17:33 from Otley to White Cross. The Menston Village reversing that you mention was of course involved in both cases. The main Bradford to Harrogate service (the Company's longest route) was operated entirely by Bradford depot and had been inherited from B & B Tours – to the very end of Ledgard's it remained referred to by staff and passengers as "The B & B" – but officially within the Company after the founder's death in 1952 as S.Ledgard (Bradford) Ltd. Departure times were actually 10 past the hour from Bradford, and 30 minutes past from Harrogate. Our lowly position in the order of things in the mighty West Yorkshire Road Car empire was made clear in Harrogate Bus Station – we departed from a different stop to the West Yorkshire number 53 service, our stand being labelled "Bradford – S.Ledgard." Perhaps this was a little chagrin from the WY as we were the only ones to serve Menston Village in its entirety.
Chris Youhill
07/04/12 – 15:48
The talk of odd loading procedures reminds me of Brighton's Pool Valley bus station where vehicles were reversed on to the stands, fine with back loaders but with the advent of front or forward entrances passengers had to walk on the roadway and negotiate the steps from there. The reversing was supervised by conductors while such existed, after the advent of OMO ex conductors were employed to supervise these manoeuvres which ensured accidents were few and far between. The whole bus station was in fact a public road open to other vehicles also buses travelling west had to cross the very busy main promenade difficult in the summer season, especially with a PD3 Queen Mary with the numerous blind spots resulting from their full fronts. I feel somewhat of a lone voice for the south of the country on the site but thoroughly enjoy the chatter and the shared knowledge that is available so easily.
Diesel Dave
07/04/12 – 17:59
Chris Y – the times I quoted were in fact the Menston times – from Bradford the Ledgard at 10 mins past completed a 15 min afternoon service from Bradford to Harrogate – Service 53 via Otley at 25 and 55 and Service 51 via Yeadon Moor at 40 plus short workings to Otley on the 53 at 05 and 40. In addition there was the 50 Otley via Yeadon hourly at 10 mins past ! These days you are hard pressed to find a bus from Menston to Bradford as I found out recently when leaving my car for service.
Believe it or not there was also an hourly 76 Harrogate – Skipton between Otley and Harrogate.
You beat me to it with the banishment in Harrogate Bus Station – about half way down amongst Wetherby's I recall. However SL were permitted use of the Harrogate stand at Chester Street next to the Green Hut – for about 2 minutes before departure !
One final bit of memorabilia – there was for many years an abandoned red B & B Tours timetable case fixed to the wall on the Bradford bound side of the road at Lister Park Gates at the bottom of Oak Lane – it was certainly there in the 1950's and possibly longer.
Farmer G
08/04/12 – 06:42
All this talk about Westwood bus station in Scarborough, reminded me about some official photographs I have when it was first opened, you can tell from these, that it was built on a slope.
Also of interest regarding this bus station was the use of EYMS's 653 DBT553, 541 LAT69 & 674 VKH674 over the years, in use as left luggage stores, parked on the lower part of the slope.
Mike Davies
08/04/12 – 06:46
Your 'priceless' story, Chris Y, reminds me of my square-bashing time at RAF West Kirby (Wirral). We had a lad there who lived in Huddersfield and would, in his parlance, "…go over yon t'Pennines in t'cooch.' whenever he was able to!
And, Diesel Dave, you are not alone and I do recall Pool Valley on my occasional visits from Southsea to Brighton, on one occasion on a Leyland PD2/Beadle, lovely buses.
Chris Hebbron
08/04/12 – 10:59
More fascinating memories Farmer G. I have to confess that I'd no idea of the extremely even intervals scheduled from Bradford on the various services. Interestingly, the 50 service was also integrated in a similar manner with Samuel Ledgard at the Otley end. The West Yorkshire 50 service left at 05 past the hour while the Ledgard buses (Yeadon Depot, the Moorfield) left Otley at 25 past (via White Cross) and 45 past via The Chevin, thereby providing an even twenty minute interval service between Otley, Guiseley, Yeadon and Rawdon.
I had a wry chuckle when you wrote "Believe it or not" about the 76 service from Otley to Harrogate. When I worked at West Yorkshire's Ilkley depot the 76 was my favourite route and I swapped to be on there when ever possible. It was a magnificent five hour round trip from Skipton via Ilkley, Otley, Harrogate, Wetherby, and Boston Spa to Tadcaster. So enjoyable was the delightful country journey that one felt guilty, well almost !!, at being paid for the ride. It was also moderately to extremely busy and was therefore no shrinking violet in the revenue stakes. Five "cars" were required for the hourly service, these being provided in varying proportions by Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate and Wetherby depots – on one weekday journey the Skipton depot car was operated by a Grassington depot crew – I daresay with Ordnance Survey map to assist with their brave foray into the big wide World !!
I don't unfortunately remember the B & B timetable case at Oak Lane – if I had I think I may have been willing to risk an appearance before the Bradford Bench in order to acquire and hide such a priceless artefact by night.
Chris Youhill
08/04/12 – 11:00
Your comments on Pool Valley, Diesel Dave and Chris H brought back a few memories, because I was Traffic Superintendent, Brighton, in 1968.
You are absolutely right, Dave about the confusing relationship between the bus station and the adjoining public roads. Southdown did not own any part of the road way, and control over the area reserved for buses was most strictly exercised by traffic wardens.
I once received a very strong warning from a traffic warden when I was at Pool Valley on business and briefly parked a Southdown traffic car, (a Morris 1100), in the far left bus aisle. Well, one of our 1100s had a PSV licence, so we could carry passengers in it, (e.g for missed express services etc). Being the arrogant and cocky so-and-so I then was, I made sure that the next time I wanted to park a company car at Pool Valley for a few minutes I used that particular car, and that the same traffic warden was on duty. As the guy walked up to me, I gained immense glee by saying to him as I swept past, 'Before you start, mate, that's a bus. If you don't believe me, look in the window.' Stupid and immature, no doubt, but it made my day – a rare event for me at Southdown.
Roy Burke
08/04/12 – 16:12
I knew this 1959 photo might come in useful eventually. Apologies for the poor quality and alignment (missing the registration number etc) but I presume this is DBT 553 acting as a Left Luggage Office referred to by Mike Davies. I must have climbed down into the garden of the then Boys' High School (in 1976 becoming the Stephen Joseph Theatre where Alan Ayckborne would premier many of his famous comedy plays, before they moved to the present Odeon theatre site).
Paul Haywood
11/04/12 – 15:43
Maybe I'm a bit over sensitive, but I think that inadvertently I may have done myself a minor disservice in my previous comment, in an attempt to keep the comment short.
I wouldn't want to imply that parking company cars in the bus aisles at Pool Valley, (by me or anyone else for that mater), was a commonplace activity; quite the opposite. It was a rare event that happened only for urgent reasons, and then for a very short time. Controlling traffic around and in the bus station was vital, and we appreciated the efforts of the traffic wardens, who kindly allowed our temporary parking because they knew we'd be involved in keeping the buses running, and didn't abuse the latitude they gave us.
Similarly, instead my phrase that I 'made sure' that the same guy who'd chewed me off previously was on duty again, perhaps I should have said that I'd seen he was on duty when I was at Pool Valley earlier that day, and although I did deliberately use the car with the PSV licence, that was only because both 1100s were available. I may have been stupid and immature, but I wasn't, I think, downright cretinous.
Roy Burke
16/04/12 – 07:27
I'm going to stick up for "drive-in, reverse-out" bus stations. Provided pedestrians are kept well away from the reversing area, this layout provides much better passenger facilities, which can be concentrated in a single concourse. This also helps personal security, especially at night, and, more important, passengers do not have to cross busways to reach their bus on a separate island.
Compare Burnley, Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield with Wigan, Bolton, Bury and Rochdale. Someone got run over not long ago in Bury while crossing between buses. I also recall a fatality in Worcester bus station, another of the drive-through type, when a driver was run over.
Geoff Kerr
03/05/12 – 09:21
Just a follow up to Scarborough bus stations, I have sent some photos of the the three EYMS buses used as left luggage stores at Westwood bus station.
653 – DBT 553 was the first and was in use as a luggage store from 2/57 until 11/65 when it passed to Colbro (dealer) for scrap.
541 – LAT 69 was next replacing 653 in 1/66, 541 passed to United AC 3/72 when they took control of Westwood and continued as a luggage store until being sold for preservation 1/75 it still survives today, but in store somewhere local.
674 – VKH 674 was used next, along side 541, being converted in 7/69, this also passed to United ownership with the bus station in 3/72 and was in use until 1/75 when it passed into preservation, and was a well known vehicle at many rallies around the country, it is now in store along with 541 both out of use.
All three vehicles had their seats removed and wooden luggage racks fitted , 541 also had doors fitted on the platform area.
Mike Davies
13/08/14 – 14:43
I hope I'm not repeating something someone else has commented on but as a school girl, I travelled to Beverley High school from Hessle. The buses were navy and cream and had, so I was told, a specially domed roof so that they could get through Beverley Bar. For the most of my school life we caught a bus at 9 am arriving in Beverley around 9.40, missing Assembly! Apparently this was because there were not enough buses to go round at 8 am.
I am currently watching the documentary on EYMS and am delighted with the series, especially as I watched Rodney Hebden who was a great friend of my brother.
We all loved the livery colour and wondered why and when it changed to its modern day colours.
22/09/14 – 07:30
I came across an article in the Commercial Motor in April 1957 which has a description of the bus station.
It states it was designed mainly for holiday traffic being used by four services during the year. the Hull service jumps from hourly to half-hourly in summer and has extensive duplication. (as a schoolboy traveller to relatives outside Scarborough at Newby, I can vouch for that).
On a peak Saturday in summer 1956 there were 81 vehicle departures, 52 being duplicates on this service alone! The other services had 22 departures, 7 being duplicates.
Therefore the design provided more parking space than is usual. It is formed by two concreted areas at different levels with a concrete access ramp at each end, the lower level being exclusively for parking.
Passengers are picked up at two points on a single platform. facilities include a waiting room, inquiry and left luggage offices, staff rest rooms and toilets. A reinforced concrete canopy extends over the platform. So many buses in blue and primrose – if only we had digital cameras inn those days.
Malcolm J Wells
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21/10/16 – 07:20
John Stringer mentions the horror today's Health & Safety people would have with offside loading/unloading in bus stations. They'd have a heart attack with the forecourt at Morden Tube Terminus. No better than a large supermarket carpark, with most queues forming behind concrete base "permanent" temporary bus stops, these huge queues had no protection from errant approaching buses as a result of driver carelessness or vehicle faults. Yet, I'm not aware of any accidents ever at this place of heaving humanity!
This photo illustrates the frequent shortage of London Transport's lowbridge buses to serve the two red routes in Central Area, the 230 and 127. Here, 17-mile-distant Godstone Garage's displaced-by-RLH's green lowbridge STL2229, shows its wartime origins with the lack of a rear blind display indicator. On a foul 29 Mar 52, it is working from Central Area's Merton Garage, on the 127 at Morden Tube Station forecourt. (the route plate stencil is visible on the back window), with STL1630 on the 118 and an RT on the 93. Photo by a probably frozen Alan Cross.
Chris Hebbron
22/10/16 – 09:42
Chris H's description of the conditions at Morden Station reminds me of the abominable Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds. Particularly as vehicle sizes grew its area was woefully inadequate. At one time there was no shelter but eventually an enclosed concrete alley was built across the full rear wall – any mechanical failure or driver misjudgement would have meant the victims within would have been crushed and showered with concrete and glass – mercifully this never happened. Meanwhile in the main open area – no bus lanes, just a terrifying "free for all", hundreds of passengers waited to load and alight while inspectors brusquely ordered them to "get back." Its closure couldn't come soon enough.
Chris Youhill
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Voters in Davenport's 3rd ward have already started to head to the polls to cast their vote for a new alderman.
The 3rd ward position for alderman opened after former alderman, Bill Boom resigned in April after pleading guilty to lying under oath during a federal grand jury investigation.
There are six candidates running for the position, which represents the downtown Davenport area. Those candidates are; Andrew Arnold, Barry Donald, Joe Heinrichs, Marion Meginnis, Becky Peters and Carlton Wills.
Late last month voters got to chime in about issues they want addressed in the 3rd ward. Candidates heard voter's concerns about road conditions, jobs, rising crime and poverty.
Voters who spoke to news 8 say they want greater economic opportunities for people living in and around Davenport and have high expectations for the candidates.
The winner of the July regular election will serve out the term until the end of this year. If the winner seeks re-election they would be required to run in the November general election.
Polls are open until 8 o'clock on June 13.
The city of Davenport may also have to appoint a temporary 6th ward alderman. That's after current alderman Jeff Justin announced he's moving to Florida. The council will discuss its options in the next couple days.


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Fun things to do at home with the kids
South African creative, stylist and author Sam Scarborough is one of my favourite people.
Her ideas - be it interior decor or fun and games - don't require going out of your way to live well or have a good time. She understands moms who want to adhere to a budget. She also understands us moms who want to raise our kids to value relationships before they value things.
Outings are great fun, but home and it's special sanctity is hard to match. Sam's latest book 01 of the best ideas and her project 365 Creative Ideas to do with your kids include many activities you may already know but have surely forgotten about.
She says, "The daily ideas range from very easy craft projects to indoor and outdoor activities and kiddies games. All the ideas are quick and easy to follow and fun to do.
"Some ideas may be reminiscent of your own childhood and others are simple family-time activities such as spending a few minutes cloud gazing with your kids."
If it sounds simple - try it anyway: you may be surprised at how rewarding life's simple pleasures can be.
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Presbyopia, a condition in which the elasticity of the eye decreases and the eyes ability to quickly adjust focus diminishes, is inevitable and incurable. Its one of the conditions Americas aging population has to manage as it acquires wisdom and wealth.
It seemed that the only way to cope with presbyopia was to wear reading glasses until LASIK technology was invented. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ-Keratomileusis. Its a surgical procedure that makes permanent changes in the corneas shape. The purpose of the procedure is to correct, once and for all, blurred vision without the use of reading glasses.
LASIK not for everyone
LASIK, on the surface, may appear to be the best solution for people who are suffering from presbyopia, but this surgery is not for everyone. In fact, LASIK is not for people who do not want to take extreme risks with their eyes. According to the FDA, some of the known risks of LASIK include the development of severe dry eye syndrome, the occurrence of visual anomalies such as haloes, glares, and double vision, and even the complete loss of vision. There is also inadequate information about the long-term effects of LASIK surgery.
Thus, for people who dont want to place their eyes at such risks, they will be better off with reading glasses or designer reading glasses.
You may still need reading glasses with LASIK
Unknown to many patients, LASIK cannot necessarily correct nearsighted vision. In fact, according to the FDAs warnings, patients may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses after the surgery to fully correct their eyes for near distances, or when performing visually demanding tasks, including nighttime driving, operating heavy equipment, or any task requiring sharp, close vision.
Even after undergoing LASIK, some patients still have to wear reading glasses for close-up vision. This must make you question, are the risks of LASIK worth the mediocre results?Health issues that prevent LASIK treatment
There are certain health issues and conditions that preclude LASIK as one of the options for correcting vision. For example, people with diabetes have fluctuating hormones that make their eyes refracting ability unstable, and therefore, are not ideal candidates for LASIK. People who take medications that can affect hormones and eyes must also avoid LASIK. People who are involved in contact sports, such as boxing, wrestling, and wushu, should forget LASIK. You dont really want the results of expensive LASIK surgery be knocked out by a right hook.
Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding must also stay clear of LASIK surgery. If you have vision problems, especially minor ones, it is best to get reading glasses instead. It is funkier and more fun to wear reading glasses, and you can adjust the style based on your mood or even outfit. The lenses can correct your vision problems, while the frames can make your face more attractive!
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Dir: Jacques Audiard
Starring Joaquin Phonenix, John C. Reilly, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riz Ahmed
The existential western saddles up and rides in again. And to middling effect at best. Phoenix and Reilly are the two titular brothers with the somewhat silly name that never really plays as humorous. Indeed, while the film has a sense of humour, it is very rarely actually funny, despite giving the impression it would like to be. Hired by the mysterious Commadore (who eventually shows up as a dead Rutger Hauer), they are searching for Ahmed, who has teamed up with Gyllenhaal (the first man sent out to retrieve him), all heading west, all eventually consumed by their desire for gold in the San Francisco Gold Rush of the early 1850s.
Ahmed is a scientist who claims to have a formula for finding said gold in the water, but it is a highly caustic substance and as each man becomes consumed by their greed, thus are they physically damaged by this apparently wonderful solution.
Audiard (making his English language debut) hits a languorous tone for his film from the off and, whilst concerned more with character than anything else, never really fully gets to grips with any of the central four in any satisfying way. It becomes more intriguing as it progresses, as the men start to fall apart and find themselves facing up to the consequences of their actions. But, despite good attempts from all four, it never really finds its heart or meshes in a way that is more involving.
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Living up in the Hudson Highlands in the core of the Appalachian Mountains has put me in touch with the world at my feet in a physical and tangible way. That I expected. What's surprised me is the odd touches of metaphysical mysticism thrown into the mix.
Until now, I lived in teeming cities as an adult, quite close to my human neighbors, but far from anything wild, untamable and furry, and I lost touch with that side of life: the mystery, the excitement, the inherent strangeness of woods and non-domesticated animals.
Here, there's wildness at my doorstep; often, I suspect it wants to come inside with me. Sometimes, I suspect it has even more ominous plans.
For example, the 16-foot tall and 30-foot wide Rhododendron outside of our sun porch is clearly trying to eat our house. I beat it back with holy water, prayers and my sharpest shears every once in a while, but it's like a Chia Pet Rhodo that has spent too much time in the Pet Sematary, fed by some evil subterranean source of Rhodo protein, bulging with buds even when the mercury dips below 0, quaking with supersonic leaves the size of my head even after Nor'Easters shave the green off of every other bush in our yard; it's bad, possibly malevolent.
Luckily, there are plenty of auspicious natural delights to combat the Rhodo jujitsu.
When I get up in the morning to cook my breakfast, sparkling, pristine, diamond shards of frost coat the windows overlooking the yard in our kitchen. I scan the backyard, searching for the herd of deer that leaves trails of pellets near my compost pile, or the rabbit that Penelope almost caught on our first week here, the groundhog that lives under the big boulder halfway to the beginning of the woods, the shrews and field mice that like to jump and scamper when the sun peeks out, and most of all, the family of coyotes that welcomes me home every night with a bone-shattering series of shrieks and howls. When they howl, there isn't room for anything else in the world. I sit in the dark in my car, and their compact, small fierceness fills the night around me. It's beautiful, bold, otherworldly, here, at my feet.
Every time, I curse myself for forgetting to leave the porch light on. I poke my head out of my car, grab my iPhone, massive purse and run for the door, terrified I'll run into a coyote and yearning for just a glimpse. I saw one once when I took out the garbage, but I screamed, puffed up and it ran away before I could really get a good gawk in, a patch of wildness mooning me in the Hudson Highlands night. I went inside, hugged my dog, quaked in my double-wool socks, lit a fire and waited for Stephen to get home.
Maybe it's the closeness to the land and creatures out here, maybe it's the winter – but my food cravings have changed drastically since living here. Instead of froofy, pretty salads, rich cheeses, flash-fried fish and sky-high chocolate mousse, I crave root vegetables braised in buttery stocks, simple farmer's cheese, funky meat stews and cookies with a decidedly Eastern flavor.
This week, I made a super simple, but uber yummy cheese and sausage lasagna. It only takes about an hour to make, making me feel vaguely Sandra Lee-ish and lame, until we tasted it. We both love the lasagna – and the fact that there was plenty of extra free time for frolicking in the Hudson Highlands. The cookie? That was just for me. To Stephen it tasted like a digestive biscuit born in the health food aisle at the co-op – his worst granola nightmare, realized, on a plate. To me? Like a carefree run in the fields with coyotes; earthy, deep, strange, rich. Click on for recipes!


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Research shows that, on average, horses will consume about one gallon of water for every 100 pounds (or 3.8 liters for every 45 kg, for our metric system readers). While this amount can increase or decrease, depending on activity and many other factors, the fact remains that horses require large quantities of water – and are sensitive to the cleanliness of their water.
After all, you wouldn't want to drink a glass of water full of visible yet unidentifiable floating…crud, would you? Keeping water troughs and buckets is simple enough, but it requires daily care. Automatic waterers, such as those offered by Classic Equine by Ritchie, are a viable alternative to traditional troughs and buckets – but it's still important to keep the water and its container clean, whatever your setup may be.
Don't Rely On the Hose
Many barns have a long enough hose to reach into all buckets, should they need refilling. Others have metal or plastic troughs that are filled via hose. If you're looking into an automatic system but haven't made the switch yet, do your best to check every water and clean as needed, rather than just chucking the hose in and forgetting about it.
Algae can also begin to build up, even if fresh water is provided daily, without maintenance. While methods such as bleach or fish have proven to help regulate algae overgrowth, if left unattended this can cause numerous health issues to your horses.
Keep Supplies On Hand
Pick up a few old stiff brushes or toilet scrub brushes and keep them handy for water duty. Even your automatic waterer can use a scrub, though the maintenance level is much lower with those! The easier the tools are to access, the easier it will be for you to stay on top of things. Make sure you're scrubbing any plastic on a daily basis. Detergent or a bleach mixture can be helpful, but be sure to rinse thoroughly – plastic and its various crevices can hold onto things more than you might realize!
Keep an Eye on Quality
Water quality is also a factor to consider. While this area may be out of your control, it can still be useful to know what your horse's water consists of. Check out this article on The Horse for more insight on what to look for when testing water quality.


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STIHL RAPID™ Micro™ Harvester Special is a significantly reinforced version of the RMH Harvester chain. RMHS is only available in 2.0 mm (.080") gauge.
STIHL RAPID™ Micro™ Harvester Special is a significantly reinforced version of the RMH Harvester chain. RMHS is only available in 2.0 mm (.080") gauge. Like RMH chain, RMHS is designed for use on hydraulic harvester heads only. RMHS chain is a standard-profile, semi-chisel chain made to withstand the tough requirements of professional mechanized timber harvesting – with up to 70% longer service life than conventional harvester chains. The drive links, tie straps, cutters and rivets have all been reinforced considerably. This chain is designed to last longer than competing chains to minimize expensive harvester downtime. It is an extremely durable harvester chain.
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Why is it that so many of us don't take vacations? After returning from a glorious five nights and six days in Barbados, I realized that I didn't really "miss" that much going on in my regular life. You know, the things that seem so important and all-consuming that we don't take vacations because we are afraid of missing them? Turns out that exactly three things happened while I was away, most of them minor, none of them that couldn't be addressed via a decent WiFi signal.
That's not the only thing I realized while "away from it all" at a small guesthouse in the Scotland District (picture rugged mountains, jungley forests and crashing waves) on the non-touristy side of Barbados. Here is my "stop making excuses and get out of town" list — and if it only serves as a reminder to myself and does nobody else any good at all, then so be it. But hopefully this will inspire you to book a ticket, ponder some maps, pull up the Amtrak site and peruse, or hit the trail you've been meaning to.
Deep rest is incredibly clarifying: A few nights of sleep in a place where all you can hear is the waves pounding, the frogs peeping, or the leaves brushing against each other in the wind, combined with resting for as long as you like is calming and resets the mind and body. By the fourth and fifth nights of my stay, I was sleeping earlier and rising earlier, feeling fully rested and feeling like I wasn't fighting perpetual daytime sleepiness. I felt I could definitely think more clearly.
Not thinking about my problems helped me solve them: I am, like many modern Americans, pretty absorbed with what I see as the problems and issues in my life, many of them (pretty much all of them!) related to how I feel about my career and work circumstances. Being away from the stresses inherent in my life — I would say here I have a moderately, but not crazy-stressful life — made me see what was really important, and what wasn't. Writing my next book is important; worrying over covering every single topic on my "to do" list is not.
My creativity was boosted: New faces, places, smells and tastes — not to mention rest and staring at the ocean for a few minutes every hour — got me to a place where I could open up and allow the flow of creative ideas that every writer needs but can't always access. Even if you are not working in a "creative" field like the arts or entertainment, tapping into your creativity releases a sense of playfulness, fun and can help with sorting through challenges.
Time away from being online is more valuable than I realized: I love being online more than the average person — and I have been blogging for more than a decade. I think social media is genuinely fun (and I have family scattered all over the globe, so I look forward to catching up with them that way). But my photography projects, eating delicious food and having great conversations with my boyfriend are just plain more enriching than the equivalent amount of time spent online. I'm not going to go offline, but I think evenings after 10 p.m. are going to be "me time" from now on.


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Make a universal forwarder part of a system image
This topic describes how to deploy a universal forwarder as part of a system image or virtual machine. This is particularly useful if you have a large number of universal forwarders to deploy. If you have just a few, you might find it simpler to install them manually, as described for Windows and nix machines.
Before following the procedures in this topic, read "Deployment overview".
Steps to deployment
Once you have downloaded the universal forwarder and have planned your deployment, as described in "Deployment overview", perform these steps:
1. Install the universal forwarder on a test machine. See below.
2. Perform any post-installation configuration, as described below, here.
3. Test and tune the deployment, as described below.
4. Install the universal forwarder with the tested configuration onto a source machine.
5. Stop the universal forwarder.
6. Run this CLI command on the forwarder:
./splunk clone-prep-clear-config
This clears instance-specific information, such as the server name and GUID, from the forwarder. This information will then be configured on each cloned forwarder at initial start-up.
7. Prep your image or virtual machine, as necessary, for cloning.
8. On *nix systems, set the splunkd daemon to start on boot using cron or your scheduling system of choice. On Windows, set the service to
Automatic but do not start it.
9. Distribute system image or virtual machine clones to machines across your environment and start them.
10. Use the deployment monitor to verify that the cloned universal forwarders are functioning.
Referenced procedures
Steps in the above deployment procedure reference these subtopics.
Install the universal forwarder
Install the universal forwarder using the procedure specific to your operating system:
- To install on a *nix machine, see "Deploy a nix universal forwarder manually".
- For a Windows machine, you can use the installer GUI or the command line interface. To install with the GUI, see "Deploy a Windows universal forwarder via the installer GUI". For information on the command line interface, see "Deploy a Windows universal forwarder via the command line".
Important: On a Windows machine, if you do not want the universal forwarder to start immediately after installation, you must use the command line interface. Using the proper command line flags, you can configure the universal forwarder so that it does not start on the source machine when installed but does start automatically on the clones, once they're activated.
At the time of installation, you can also configure the universal forwarder. See "General configuration issues" in the Deployment Overview.
Perform additional configuration
You can update your universal forwarder's configuration, post-installation, by directly editing its configuration files, such as
inputs.conf and
outputs.conf. See "Deployment overview" for information.
For information on distributing configuration changes across multiple universal forwarders, see "About deployment server" in the Updating Splunk Enterprise Instances manual.
Test the deployment
Test your configured universal forwarder on a single machine, to make sure it functions correctly, before deploying the universal forwarder across your environment. When testing the deployment, ask these questions:
1. Do the data inputs that you configured in the forwarder collect the data you want?
If they don't:
- Check the inputs.conf on the forwarder and confirm that the input stanzas are correct. For example, if you want to configure monitoring a file, confirm that the inputs.conf on the forwarder references that file.
- Confirm that the stanza that references the file is not disabled (look for 'disabled = 1' in the stanza.)
2. Does the forwarder send the data you expect to the place you expect it?
If it doesn't:
- Confirm that the outputs.conf on the forwarder has been correctly configured. The outputs.conf file should reference a receiving indexer that the forwarder can access over the network via a host name or IP address and port that you specify.
- Confirm that no firewall blocks network traffic on the ports you specify on both the forwarder and receiver.
- Confirm that the ports you specify on the forwarder and receiver are the same, as they must be for forwarding to occur. For example, if you specify port 9997 as the receiving port on the indexer, you must specify this same port as the target in the outputs.conf configuration on the forwarder.
- Use the Search page on the receiving indexer to confirm that you see events that you configured on the forwarder.
Remotely deploy a *nix universal forwarder with a static configuration
Migrate a *nix light forwarder
This documentation applies to the following versions of Splunk® Enterprise: 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.7, 6.0.8, 6.0.9, 6.0.10, 6.0.11, 6.0.12, 6.0.13, 6.0.14, 6.0.15, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.1.7, 6.1.8, 6.1.9, 6.1.10, 6.1.11, 6.1.12, 6.1.13, 6.1.14, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.2.9, 6.2.10, 6.2.11, 6.2.12, 6.2.13, 6.2.14, 6.2.15


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Circuits that operate by local negotiations rather than under the control of a global clock are termed as "asynchronous circuits" or "self-timed circuits". Asynchronous designs offer an interesting alternative by keeping the assumption that signals are binary but removing the assumption that time is discrete. Asynchronous design as an alternative to synchronous design is a theoretical realization that warrants some attention.
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Since the clock has served the industry so well for so long, one must have fair enough reasons to consider dispensing with its services and look forward towards clock-less designs (self-timed or asynchronous designs). Several arguments have been used to justify abandoning the known and trusted synchronous design methodology. Though some of the arguments don't seem to be wholly convincing, when taken together they make a reasonable case for further research.
Every synchronous designer is burdened with the fundamental assumption that "all signals are binary and time is discrete. Many are now realizing that their most difficult problems surround these basic assumptions. Problems which seriously impact their final results are clock skew, power consumption, critical path delays, metastability, etc. By eliminating these restrictions, a design can reach higher level of performance. Asynchronous design offers an interesting alternative by keeping the restriction that signals are binary but realizing that time is not discrete. Asynchronous design is a theoretical realization that warrants some attention. However, as of now we have to be content with the rather diffuse arguments. Asynchronous designs claim to yield better results in the following areas of designer's interest: Power efficiency, Modularity, Performance, Clock Skew, Concurrency and Metastability.
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This course is suitable for all abilities, and we welcome beginners with no previous experience of laser cutting and etching. Full design support and technical help will be given, and you will produce etched and cut pieces from a range of materials, with the potential to move on to a personal project. We have a stock of laser materials in the studio, including laser plywood, various colours of acrylic sheet, laser rubber (for making stamps), card, and eco paper. You can also cut and etch various found materials, such as sandstone, slate, driftwood, feathers and glass. If you have a specific material or colour range you would like to work with, please contact us beforehand to ensure we have it in stock ready for your course.
We use simple drawing tools on our laptops, and can also work with sketches and photographs by scanning them into the computer. We have run more technically-biased courses for school and college technicians and teaching staff, looking to explore the technology and use a variety of materials. We also have people who are looking to buy their own laser cutter and want to have a play around first, as well as those just looking for a creative break.
All tuition, materials, refreshments and lunches are provided. We can provide you with a laptop and mouse, but you can bring your own if you prefer. We can supply you with any files you make on the day, and you are welcome to bring a USB stick with you, or alternatively we can send them to you via fileshare. We will also send you a follow up e-mail with a list of any materials and suppliers discussed on the day.
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Day One
The Early Bird catches the worm, and if you arrive before the course starts at 10am you are welcome to join us for tea / coffee and home made biscuits, still warm from the oven. There is no additional charge for our ticket holders.
Introduction to Laser Cutting
We look at the set up of the laser cutting machine, with a brief overview of how it works.
File Creation
We look at the different ways to make files on the computer, including digital tracing, manual drawing and shape building tools.
Personal projects
It is always better to work with something that you like - choose a simple silhouette, piece of text, or drawing and prepare the file for cutting.
Lunch is homemade soup and homemade bread. Delicious and nutritious!
Laser Cutting
The afternoon is flexible - we can now continue making simple shapes and reinforce use of the cutter. Some people choose to look at different materials and how to alter the various settings for different effects.
We now know how to start with a simple design, prepare the file, and set up for cutting. You will continue to use the machine independently, with support if needed.
Day Two
We begin with a relaxing hot drink and homemade biscuits, take in the view and chat about our plans for the day.
Laser Cutter Setup
Now we are more familiar with the laser cutting process, we can begin to look a little more closely at the set up of the machine - this will include cleaning, basic maintenance and the layout of the components.
Lunch is homemade soup and homemade bread. Delicious and nutritious!
Laser Cutting
You will now be bringing together all the parts of a personal project, or you may choose to look at some more materials to finish the day. We can also look at slightly more advanced techniques - for example, how to etch wood to different depths and finishes, how to mask work etc.
We now finish our last few cuts and pull everything together. We make sure all your work is wrapped up to keep it safe for the journey home. You will have a good knowledge of the entire laser cutting process and will have been using the machine independently. You will leave with some beautiful cut and etched pieces.
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Hi, I'm Kris and I run the laser cutting courses here at Shore Cottage Studio. As well as running the courses, I often work on private commissions, which can include anything from trophies and awards, framed paper artworks, badges and necklaces, board game tokens, rubber stamps - we even etched a flock of birds into our studio floor.
I produce my own artwork here in the studio using laser cut feathers and driftwood - I like to work with feathers from native birds wherever possible, such as pigeons, jays, pheasants and gulls, but will sometimes obtain more exotic varieties if I want to introduce some vibrant colour. The driftwood is found on Thurstaston Beach, and can be anything from bright turquoise to dulled brown - the paint is often flaky, with rust marks from nails and screws, and provides a contrast for the feathers.
Whenever I'm working on a new design of my own, I will always start with a very rough sketch, and then work right through to a detailed finished piece, so even if all you have is half an idea of something you want to make, that's enough - I can work with you to produce something amazing that you'll be proud of.
Compared to other laser cutting courses, I only work with very small groups, so nothing is rushed - you'll have plenty of time to learn the process at your own pace, and produce lots of samples to take away with you. I've owned and operated several different types of laser cutter, and while all machines are slightly different, the basic principles are the same, so at the end of the course you'll be much more at ease using laser cutters.
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The insolent ridicule me without mercy, but I don't budge from your revelation.
I watch for your ancient landmark words, and know I'm on the right track. But when I see the wicked ignore your directions, I'm beside myself with anger.
I watch for your ancient landmark words, and know I'm on the right track. But when I see the wicked ignore your directions, I'm beside myself with anger.
(Psalm 119:51-53 The Message)
I imagine all of us have stood at one time or another just wondering how some people could ignore that God is right there in their circumstances - but they are just too stubborn or blind to see it. They know they should heed the warnings they have received, but they plunge full-force into whatever seems to be what will give them the "immediate" thrill of the moment. Then they complain when things don't work out! David said this made him angry - they had the revelation of God (they knew what to do) BUT they ignored it.
When I thought about what David is saying here, my thoughts turned to the New Testament. Jesus is teaching a large crowd one day, when in walk the religious leaders, intent on stoning a woman to death. She had been "caught" in the act of adultery - that means they probably walked in on her and the guy she was with in the very act! They were setting a trap for Jesus that day - not really looking for "wisdom" in how to handle this woman's sin! They had an "ulterior" motive for what they were doing.
They cite the Law of Moses - it said they should stone her - so, "What say you, Jesus?" Yet, in almost a "fatherly" manner, Jesus delays answering. He bends down, writes something in the dirt with his finger, and remains silent. They cannot abide his silence - so they badger him for an answer. I doubt they really wanted the answer they received - as they were already intent on what they wanted to do! This is how we are sometimes - we have our own "agendas" with God.
This is actually what an ulterior motive is - it is having a secret agenda! There is something hidden in our actions - we might say one thing, but we are thinking and acting on another. He rises to his full height, looks them squarely in the eyes, and states openly, "The sinless among you go first. Throw the stone." He was pointing out the need for mercy - they were focused on the need for judgment and the desire to corner him into disagreeing with the Law.
Don't get me wrong here - David makes a valid point. When the wicked ignore clearly defined directions, it can make us angry. We just don't "get it". How can something so plain as the need for "mercy" in the face of all we have been forgiven be such a hard thing for us to grasp? Yet, it is! We grapple with this idea of "judging" others when we would be absolutely beside ourselves if another judged us for the same thing!
The Old Testaments is riddled with stories of mercy. It starts with Adam and Eve and continues to present day. Sure, the Law set out some standards for living upright lives - but God never left out the fact that mercy was needed for our many sins! In fact, when Moses received the instructions for the Tabernacle, one of the many furnishings was the "Mercy Seat" of God.
The Mercy Seat was just above the Ark of the Covenant (the place of God's Word). The promises attached to the Mercy Seat were simply: "I will meet with you there! I will talk with you there!" The Mercy Seat was a place of communion with God. At the feet of Jesus that day, the woman met with God! She "communed" with him. She experienced his mercy.
We might not always remember the grace of God in our own lives - yet in those moments when we are angered by the "sin" of another, we might do well to ponder the fact, "There for the GRACE of God, I would be walking!" Sometimes we "ignore" the revealed will of God, too. When we find ourselves in the place of "ignoring" what is right before us, we want "mercy" - not judgment, not anger, and certainly not rejection.
It is a natural response to judge - it is a Christ-like response to extend mercy. The choice is ours.


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