I'm interrupting my regularly scheduled musing about technology and networking to talk today about something that I'm increasingly seeing come across my communications channels. The growing market for people to "guest post" on blogs. Rather than continually point folks to my policies on this, I thought it might be good to break down why I choose to do what I do.
First and foremost, let me reiterate for the record: I do not accept guest posts on my site.
Note that this has nothing to do with your skills as a writer, your ability to create "compelling, fresh, and exciting content", or your particular celebrity status as the CTO/CIO/COMGWTFBBQO of some hot, fresh, exciting new company. I'm sure if Kurt Vonnegut's ghost or J.K. Rowling wanted to make a guest post on my blog, the answer would still be the same.
Why? Because this site is the archive of my thoughts. Because I want this to be an archive of my viewpoints on technology. I want people to know how I've grown and changed and come to love things like SDN over the years. What I don't want is for people to need to look at a byline to figure out why the writer suddenly loves keynotes or suddenly decides that NAT is the best protocol ever. If the only person that ever writes here is me, all the things here are my voice and my views.
That's not to say that the idea of guest posts or multiple writers of content is a bad thing. Take a look at Packet Pushers for instance. Greg, Ethan, and Drew do an awesome job of providing a community platform for people that want to write. If you're not willing to setup your own blog, Packet Pushers is the next best option for you. They area the SaaS version of blogging – just type in the words and let the magic happen behind the screen.
However, Packet Pushers is a collection of many different viewpoints and can be confusing sometimes. The editorial staff does a great job of keeping their hands off the content outside of the general rules about posts. But that does mean that you could have two totally different viewpoints on a topic from two different writers that are posted at the same time. If you're not normally known as a community content hub, the whiplash between these articles could be difficult to take.
If the entire point of guest posting was to increase community engagement, I would very likely be looking at my policy and trying to find a way to do some kind of guest posting policy. The issue isn't the writers, it's what the people doing the "selling" are really looking for. Every time I get a pitch for a guest post, I immediately become suspicious of the motives behind it. I've done some of my own investigation and I firmly believe that there is more to this than meets the eye.
Response: Okay, so why does he need to post on this blog? What advantage could he have for posting here and not on the corporate blog? Are you really trying to give me more traffic out of the goodness of your own heart? Or are you trying to game the system by using my blog as a lever to increase his name recognition with Google? He gains a lot more from me than I ever will from him, especially given that your suggested blog post titles are nowhere close to the content I write about.
Pitch: We want to provide an article for you to post under your own name to generate more visibility. All we ask is for a link back to our site in your article.
Reponse: More gaming the system. Google keeps track of the links back to your site and where they come from, so the more you get your name out there the higher your results. But as Google shuts down the more nefarious avenues, companies have to find places that Google actually likes to put up the links. Also, why does this link come wrapped in some kind of link shortener? Could it be because there are tons of tracking links and referral jumps in it? I would love to push back and tell them that I'm going to include my own link with no switches or extra parts of the URL and see how quickly the proposal is withdrawn when your tracking systems fail to work the way you intend. That's not to say that all referral links are bad, but you can better believe that if there's a referral link, I put it there.
Response: I know what people pay to put content on major news sites. You're hoping to game the system again by getting your content up somewhere for little to nothing compared to what a major content hub would cost. Why pay for major exposure when you can get 60% of that number of hits for a third of the cost? Besides, there's no such thing as only taking money once for a post. Pretty soon everyone will be paying and the only content that will go up will be the kind of content that I don't want on my blog.
If you really want to make a guest post on a site, I have some great suggestions. Packet Pushers or the site I help run for work GestaltIT.com are great community content areas. But this blog is not the place for that. I'm glad that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. But for now and for the foreseeable future, this is going to by my own little corner of the world.
The original version of this article made reference to Network Computing in an unfair light. The error in my reference to their publishing model was completely incorrect and totally mine due to failure to do proper research. I have removed the incorrect information from this article after a conversation with Sue Fogarty.
Network Computing has a strict editorial policy about accepting content, including sponsored content. Throughout my relationship with them, I have found them to be completely fair and balanced. The error contained in this blog post was unforgivable and I apologize for it.
I could see how someone could get on this site: Write something Tom is burning to talk about and I'm sure he'll give proper attribution and his comments on the matter. Wouldn't you agree?
Thanks for speaking your mind on this Tom. I get the same kinda stuff, not as often as you do though.


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After heading to V. Sattui we drove a whopping 8 minutes to get to St. Supery. St. Supery is more of a modern winery with beautiful vineyards surrounding the estate. There is a definite modern sleek feel to the tasting area. We arrived and the tasting bar was quiet and staff was welcoming and friendly. We were welcome by the hostess with a tasting of their Rosé.
It was nice to be greeted with a drink and then we were introduced to the server who we tasted with. He was knowledgeable of the wines and told us a bit about the history of the brand and wine.
2015 Napa Valley Estate Rosé: Brilliant shades of red and pink combine to present a light and elegant Rosé that is bursting with vibrant young berry flavors. Strawberry, raspberry and watermelon dominate the aromatics, with a background hint of subtle rose petal. Raspberry, strawberry and cranberry laced with an underlying note of blueberry and pomegranate add to the flavorful makeup of this youthful Rosé that finishes bright and full of life.
We did the Estate Tasting ($25) very loosely because of time constraints due to our tour.
2015 Napa Valley Estate Virtu ($30): A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, the 2015 Virtú displays elegant shades of pale yellow and aromas of lemon essence. Lime, quince and lemon rind round out the bouquet with a subtle layer of toasted vanillin oak. Lemon and quince flavors continue throughout the palate with fig, pear and crème brûlée. This is an ornate wine with bright fruit characteristics and an excellent lemon and lime finish.
2014 Napa Valley, Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Chardonnay ($35): Attractive pale yellow hues present in this Chardonnay, while aromas of subtle nectarine and pear entangle with toasted smoky French oak. Flavors of pear, mango, cantaloupe, butterscotch and caramel are met with a creamy texture on the finish from the barrel fermentation and sur lie maturation. This is a round and elegant Chardonnay.
2012 Napa Valley, Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot ($50): Deep shades of reds and purples present in this single vineyard Merlot. Aromas of rich ripe blackberry with subtle notes of currant, anise and charred oak combine with just a hint of graphite. Flavors of black plum and dark mocha, couple with subtle raspberry, espresso and toasted vanillin barrel. This is a wine of fine texture, terrific length and structure.
2013 Napa Valley, Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Malbec ($50): This Malbec showcases deep, vibrant, dark purple and red hues. Aromas of juicy boysenberry and dark plum combine with a hint of vanilla oak and black licorice. Flavors of youthful, focused blueberry, black plum and espresso complete the profile. It is a bright wine with fine-grained tannins, nice structure and a gentle and elegant finish.
Their tasting bar does not require reservations unless you have more than 10. Otherwise call to make a tasting reservation.
They have a huge variety of tastings and tours!! For example: Veggies + Vino, Aromatherapy with a Corkscrew, Vineyard to Glass tour etc. They can all be booked online .
1). Great Sauvignon Blanc! Which I rarely love.
3) Tons of tasting classes and tour options.


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Female group ran by women of WARS providing an opportunity for all women regardless of group to work together. As long as you have insurance paid to someone then we are happy to work with you.
We initally thought of the idea as a way of broadening our uniform collections then thought why not use them?
We hope to portray all aspects of third reich womens roles, from mother to DRK to Reichspost.
Any women wanting to work with us or join then please PM either Helga or Me!!! Even if you just want some advice for ladies getting into the hobby, just get in touch.
East of England Tank Museum - We will be using an '88' and teaming up as Flak Helferin.
Beltring - Flak helferin Unit (hopefully) if not then Nachrichten with Das Reich/DRK with Nick and Michaela as well as German civilians and children.
Detling - ReichsPost - Providing a mail service to the show ground for giggles!
We will also be at Renishaw Hall and the Victory Show, with Das Reich.
Anyone interested note you don't have to be an axis reenactor, when we say you need pli it doesn't matter if its with allied/axis or both , so please feel free to come and talk to us.
If you'd like to join us on display and have civilian kit and want to see more about what we are about, we can work you into certain scenario's.
We're also currently working on making the hobby as accessable to women as possible, by including children (currently as civilians - ie mine only atm, but there will be at some events a seperate place of safe play for children so they can be monitored whilst mum can enjoy the hobby ). I am sure my kids will be more than happy for any company -play mates - at coming events and will hopefully (its a work in progress) have authentic/repro toys and other materials to help keep the kinder occupied and be of interest to the public .
Any other questions please do not hesitate to contact Helga or myself.
We saw you girls at Waltham Abbey, so good luck with your new venture.
For your information, we are starting off a Marinehelferin section and some of our girls are organising appropriate uniforms. You are all very welcome to muck in with us anytime if you are present at one of our shows.
Well despite the weather on Saturday being a smidge soggy a great time was had by FRAU. Unfortunately the Flak 88 never arrived, but the museum kindly offered a 1938 captured Polish Bofor to play with instead which was greatfully accepted, arrangements are in place (again with the generous assistance of the East of England Tank Museum) to be representing Flakhelferinnen at Beltring at sporadic points throughout the event. If you'd like to join in, please contact Helga or myself it would great to have you onboard or doing one of the other impressions we plan on portraying at this or other events.
Thanks for the offer, Dink, I'll let them know.
Do you think they would want to get away from us then?
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Frau is getting stronger and stronger and with Dink and I at the helm we are just trying to acctualy put into reality the hundreds of ideas we have.
Beltring coming up and several women will be joining us and we will come round and discuss ideas with those who are interested in joining. I'd like to chat to some allied ladies into organising an allied section if anyones interested?
It's all about the ladies getting together and producing something great!!!
And the best of luck to you!!!
About time too. Looking forward to seeing you all at W&P.


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Home Great Britain F1 2019 British Grand Prix: Tight Day 1 Battles Set Up Intriguing...
F1 2019 British Grand Prix: Tight Day 1 Battles Set Up Intriguing Weekend
The first three hours of free practice for the FORMULA 1 ROLEX BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2019 may have ended with Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport topping the timesheet ahead of Scuderia Ferrari, but there were several subtle changes to the order we have grown used to seeing over the previous nine rounds of the championship.
Valtteri Bottas was fastest in the afternoon (1.26.732,) 69 hundredths of a second ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton, with Charles Leclerc third (1.26.929) in front of Sebastian Vettel (1.27.180.)
In fifth place on the timesheet was Pierre Gasly (1.27.249,) whose Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team has stated it is determined to support its French driver, who has had a difficult start to the season. That display of confidence seems to have paid off, as Gasly was fastest in the morning session with a better lap time than his afternoon session (1.27.173), outpacing team-mate and winner of the last race in Austria Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver was third in FP1 (1.28.009) but only seventh fastest in FP2. (1.27.562.)
McLaren appears to be consolidating its claim to be the fourth power this season, with its two drivers sandwiching the Dutch Red Bull driver: Lando Norris was sixth (1.27.456) and Carlos Sainz eighth (1.27.987) at the end of the day.
Behind the Spaniard in ninth place in FP2 was Alex Albon for Scuderia Toro Rosso. This seemingly unimportant result in a free practice does have some historic significance however, as today is the first time a Thai driver's name appears on the British Grand Prix timesheet, since the Fifties when Prince Bira of Siam (now Thailand) raced in the World Championship, including the very first race here in 1950 at the wheel of a Maserati. With Albon's team-mate Daniil Kvyat eleventh in the afternoon, there are signs of a return to mid-field form for the Honda-powered Italian squad.
The other team fighting McLaren for the title of "best of the rest" is Renault, who had a rather complicated first day at Silverstone, as can be seen from the fact that in FP2 Daniel Ricciardo was fourteenth in 1.28.128 and Hulkenberg was one place behind in 1.28.217. Furthermore, the Australian's second session came to a premature halt because of a power unit problem that left him stranded at the side of the track. On top of that, the team spotted a slight crease in Ricciardo's chassis after he hit a kerb. It will now be changed for the rest of the weekend, meaning the mechanics have a long night ahead of them.
Silverstone as usual proved why the weather is always a topic in the UK, with conditions veering from hot and sunny, to cool, windy and even wet, as it rained briefly during the morning session, which also had a brief red flag interruption. The wind and a wet track for a short time in the morning would not have helped the teams who also had to deal with assessing a brand new surface around the entire track, which has never been driven on prior to today. The new surface was a reaction to drainage problems that led to the cancellation of last year's MotoGP meeting at this track. There were several off-track excursions but the situation gradually improved as the F1 cars and those from the support categories led to the track cleaning up and getting more rubber down. Several drivers commented that the new surface is far less bumpy than its predecessor.
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Q: How to call derived class virtual method? I created these classes:
public abstract class Node
{
    public virtual NodeModel CreateModel()
    {
        throw new NotImplementedException();
    }
}

public class Folder : Node
{
    public virtual FolderModel CreateModel()
    {
        // Implementation
    }
}

public class Item : Node
{
    public virtual ItemModel CreateModel()
    {
        // Implementation
    }
}

Then in my program I have a List of Node which only contains Item and Folder objects. When I loop on the list and try to call the CreateModel() method, this is always the Node class method which is called (therefore throwing the exception).
I cannot change CreateModel() to abstract as the return type is different depending on the derived type. I was wondering if it is possible to have a different return type. I also want to avoid generics. The fact is that Intellisense is showing me the upper class method when playing around with an instance of it. If I remove the virtual implementation from the upper class, then it displays the base class implementation. This is where I thought it is actually possible.
So how can I force the program to call the upper class method?

EDIT: The answer was actually simple and was right under my nose. The return type does not matter as it will inherits from the return type defined in the base class abstract CreateModel(). I just marked the method as abstract in my base class and it works just fine. I don't know why I got confused at some moments because now it seems pretty obvious to me.
Thanks everybody for helping me out.

A: It looks to me like your base class should be generic, with your derived classes specifying the appropriate type argument.
public abstract class Node<T> where T : NodeModel
{
    public abstract T CreateModel();
}

public class Folder : Node<FolderModel>
{
    public override FolderModel CreateModel()
    {
        // Implementation
    }
}

public class Item : Node<ItemModel>
{
    public override ItemModel CreateModel()
    {
        // Implementation
    }
}

Now you have a single method, overridden appropriately - instead of method hiding which was always going to get confusing.
EDIT: If you want to be able to refer to these without generics, you could always create a non-generic interface, like this:
public interface INode
{
    NodeModel CreateModel();
}

public abstract class Node<T> : INode where T : NodeModel
{
    public abstract T CreateModel();

    // Explicit interface implementation so we can implement INode.CreateModel
    // with a different return type. Just delegate to the strongly-typed method.
    NodeModel INode.CreateModel()
    {
        return CreateModle();
    }
}

A: C# does not support covariance in function return types.
Anyway, you only need to specify the return type of CreateModel() as something else than NodeModel when other parts are relying on them to be more specific, e.g. when FolderModel extends NodeModel with more methods.
If you are only iterating over a list of Node objects and call CreateModel() it is not needed, just declare Folder.CreateModel() with NodeModel return type, even though it returns a FolderModel.

A: Here's a version where class inheritance is used instead of generics:
public abstract class Node
{
    public virtual NodeModel CreateModel()
    {
        throw new NotImplementedException();
    }
}

public class FolderModel : NodeModel
{
  // blah
}

public class Folder : Node
{
    public virtual NodeModel CreateModel()
    {
      var node = new FolderModel();
      blah;
      return node; // FolderModel derives from NodeModel
    }
}

public class ItemModel : NodeModel
{
  // blah
}

public class Item : Node
{
    public virtual NodeModel CreateModel()
    {
      var node = new ItemModel();
      blah;
      return node; // ItemModel derives from NodeModel
    }
}

public foo(Node node)
{
  var model = node.CreateModel();
}

The type of model depends on type of node.
Manipulating the specific parts of the model must somehow be part of virtual node methods that know the inners of each specific model.

A: public abstract class Node
{
    public virtual NodeModel CreateModel()
    {
        throw new NotImplementedException();
    }
}

public class Folder : Node
{
    public virtual FolderModel CreateModel()
    {
        // Implementation
    }
}

This is not method overriding but it's over loading.
Node node=new Folder();
node.CreateModel();//Of Folder

To  do this you have to override CreateModel in derived(Folder) class

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text:
The `chmod` system call changes the permissions of a file.

the header file `<sys/stat.h>` contains the prototype of the `chmod` system call.

The prototype of `chmod` is as follows.

```c
int chmod(const char *path, mode_t mode);
```

There is one another system call `fchmod`, it does the same job as `chmod` does, but operates instead on a file descriptor.

The prototype of `fchmod` is below.

```c
int fchmod(int fd, mode_t mode);
```

**Example:**

The below program adds the permissions 0777 to the file. The file is taken as input. You can also download it  [here](https://github.com/DevNaga/gists/blob/master/chmod.c).

```c
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/stat.h>

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
   int ret;

   if (argc != 2) {
       printf("%s <filename>\n", argv[0]);
       return -1;
   }

   ret = chmod(argv[1], S_IRUSR | S_IWUSR | S_IXUSR |
                        S_IRGRP | S_IWGRP | S_IXGRP |
                        S_IROTH | S_IWOTH | S_IXOTH);
   if (ret != 0) {
       printf("failed to chmod [%s] \n", argv[1]);
       return -1;
   }

   return 0;
}
```

The same example with fchmod is given below, Download [here](https://github.com/DevNaga/gists/blob/master/fchmod.c)

```c
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/stat.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <unistd.h>

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
    int fd;
    int ret;

    if (argc != 2) {
        fprintf(stderr, "<%s> filename\n", argv[0]);
        return -1;
    }

    fd = open(argv[1], O_RDWR);
    if (fd < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "failed to open %s\n", argv[1]);
        return -1;
    }

    ret = fchmod(fd, 0777);
    if (ret < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "fchmod failure %s\n", strerror(errno));
    } else {
        fprintf(stderr, "succesfully set permissions of file %s\n", argv[1]);
    }
    close(fd);

    // perform stat() to verify
    struct stat s_;

    ret = stat(argv[1], &s_);
    if (ret < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "failed to stat %s\n", argv[1]);
        return -1;
    }

    fprintf(stderr, "file permissions %o\n", s_.st_mode);

    return 0;
}
```

above example, operates on a file descriptor setting the file in read + write + execute mode (this is the mode usually operated by the executable files). After setting permissions, the file permissions are verified with the `stat` system call.

trying the same program on `/dev/null` gets into permissions denied error. (`EPERM`)

```bash
./a.out /dev/null
fchmod failure Operation not permitted
file permissions 20666
```

**permission bits**

The below permission bits describe the mode settings when setting them for a file.

| permission value | bit mask |
|------------------|----------|
| S_ISUID | 04000 |
| S_ISGID | 02000 |
| S_ISVTX | 01000 |
| S_IRUSR | 00400 |
| S_IWUSR | 00200 |
| S_IXUSR | 00100 |
| S_IRGRP | 00040 |
| S_IWGRP | 00020 |
| S_IXGRP | 00010 |
| S_IROTH | 00004 |
| S_IWOTH | 00002 |
| S_IXOTH | 00001 |

to give acess to user READ , WRITE and EXEC, then we need `S_IRUSR | S_IWUSR | S_IXUSR`.

## chown system call

## access system call

The `access` system call prototype is as follows.

```c
int access(const char *pathname, int mode);
```

`access` system call checks whether the calling process can access the `pathname`. The mode is one of the following.

| mode | description|
|------|------------|
| `F_OK` | check if the file exists |
| `R_OK` | check if the file is read accessible |
| `W_OK` | check if the file is write accessible |
| `X_OK` | check if the file is executable accessible |

include the header file `<unistd.h>`. The otherway to check the existence of the file is to use `access` system call instead of using `stat` system call for it.

**Example:**

The below program depicts the usage of the `access` API. You can also download it in [here](https://github.com/DevNaga/gists/blob/master/access.c).

```c
#include <stdio.h>
#include <errno.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <unistd.h>

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
    if (argc != 3) {
        fprintf(stderr, "%s [filename] [mode]\n", argv[0]);
        return -1;
    }

    int ret;
    int mode;

    if (!strcmp(argv[2], "F_OK")) {
        mode = F_OK;
    } else if (!strcmp(argv[2], "R_OK")) {
        mode = R_OK;
    } else if (!strcmp(argv[2], "W_OK")) {
        mode = W_OK;
    } else if (!strcmp(argv[2], "X_OK")) {
        mode = X_OK;
    } else {
        fprintf(stderr, "invalid option %s entered\n", argv[2]);
        return -1;
    }

    ret = access(argv[1], mode);
    if (ret < 0) {
        fprintf(stderr, "failed to access %s error : %s\n",
                                argv[1], strerror(errno));
        return -1;
    }

    fprintf(stderr, "%s is ok\n", argv[2]);
    return 0;
}
```

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A lease is, in essence, an extended rental agreement under which the owner of the equipment allows the user (Example: Startups) to operate or otherwise make use of the equipment in exchange for periodic lease payments. In leasing terminology, the owner is the lessor, the user is the lessee. Equipment leasing is a popular option for companies of all sizes.
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SUNBURY-ON-THAMES, England (AP) - Adrian Peterson is racking up the frequent flyer miles with his back-to-back trips to London. This time he's hoping to pile up the yards as well.
Peterson is back in Britain with the Arizona Cardinals less than three weeks after coming over with the New Orleans Saints. While the surroundings are familiar, the running back is in a much better mood after suddenly looking like the Peterson of old in his first game with the Cardinals (3-3).
Peterson will become the first player to take part in two London games in one season when the Cardinals face the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) on Sunday.
When the Saints beat the Miami Dolphins at Wembley on Oct. 1, Peterson finished with 4 carries for 4 yards — indicative of his unsuccessful short stint in New Orleans. After his trade to Arizona, he put up 134 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-33 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
"It was amazing. Just to get the opportunity that I've been waiting for. That was all I wanted, was that chance to go out there and contribute and show what I'm able to do," Peterson said ahead of the team's first practice session outside London on Wednesday. "To sit on the sideline for the first time in my career, averaging less than 10 plays a game for four weeks.
Like the Saints, the Cardinals decided to spend the entire week in London to get used to the time difference, while the Rams are only flying in on Friday. They'll be practicing at the grounds of the London Irish rugby team, which should help them get used to the grass surface at Twickenham — the home of England's national rugby team — where this game will be played.
Coach Bruce Arians said the practices and team meetings will be held later than usual to adjust for the bus rides to and from the hotel, but that every other part of the preparations will be kept as familiar as possible. And Arians isn't about to make any drastic adjustments to his playbook either despite Peterson's massive impact.
For quarterback Carson Palmer, having Peterson on the field means that things aren't the same at all.
"It's definitely different. Adrien is one of one. There's nobody in the league like him right now, that runs the ball the way he does," Palmer said. "Any time you add somebody who's that special or that unique, it changes things.
According to Palmer, even the sound that Peterson makes when he runs is different from any other running back.
For Peterson himself, rediscovering his best form has had some benefits at home. At least when it comes to bragging rights with his 6-year-old son.


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Van Vleuten unbeatable in the opening prologue at the Boels Ladies Tour
World time trial champion Annemiek van Vleuten has continued her dominating season by taking the victory in the opening prologue at the Boels Ladies Tour today in Arnhem.
Wearing her rainbow bands, the 35-year-old blasted around the short 3.3km flat course to finish with a phenomenal time of four minutes 22seconds, seven seconds ahead of her nearest rival, Anna van der Breggen (Boels-Dolmans).
The Mitchelton-SCOTT rider will take the race leader's jersey into day two, which is a hilly road stage around her home training area.
Mitchelton-SCOTT as early leaders
Mitchelton-SCOTT sprinter and track star Jolien D'hoore set the fastest time in the early stages with a time of four minutes and 36seconds before being knocked out of the hot seat shortly after by teammate Sarah Roy, who crossed the line two seconds faster.
Mid-way through proceedings of the short event, Leah Kirchmann (Sunweb), posted a time of four minutes and 31seconds to push the Mitchelton-SCOTT riders off the top step.
Final few decide the podium
As many of the favourites crossed the line, nobody could quite beat Kirchmann's time as she remained as the race leader until the final three riders to start.
It was European TT champion Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) who finally beat Kirchmann's time by one second, however that didn't last long, as van der Breggen posted a time of four minutes 29seconds.
Van Vleuten, the final rider to finish, crossed the line to take another convincing victory in the event after also winning the opening prologue in last year's race. Today's well deserved win is her eighth UCI victory of the 2018 season.
Annemiek van Vleuten
"When you pass the finish line in a prologue it always hurts like crazy and it never feels like you did a good job. I tried to go out of the saddle in the last 200metres but I felt like I could almost not pedal anymore. My legs were completely full with lactic acid so I knew that I didn't leave anything out there.
"Then they told me I won by seven seconds, so that was a big surprise. Last year I won the prologue in my home town by five seconds in five kilometres, so now to win in three kilometres with seven seconds is surprising.
"It was super cool to win here in my rainbow jersey, almost in my backyard. It is so cool to show off the rainbow stripes with a win.
"Gene Bates (sport director) told me I didn't take time in the corners but on the straight parts, so that is nice for me to know that I have some power and it gives me confidence for this tour but also going into the world championships.
"All the team did very well, so it is nice to see all the training we have done on the time trial bikes is paying off. We have a lot of confidence now and everybody is in good shape."
Boels Ladies Tour stage 1 prologue results:
1. Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton-SCOTT) 4:22
2. Anna van der Breggen (Boels-Dolmans) 4:29
3. Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) 4:30
2. Anna van der Breggen (Boels-Dolmans) +0:07
3. Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) +0:08
Photos courtesy of Getty Images


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Deputies chase burglary suspect into home
CASSELBERRY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Imagine being home at your house with your 81-year-old mother and her caretaker, and having no idea that a man on the run from police had sneaked into your house until deputies came barging in.
The Seminole County Sheriffs Office tell FOX 35 that red sports car suspiciously sped by deputies. When SCSO tried to pull the car over, the driver wouldn't stop. Video captured by the department's helicopter shows the driver steering around stop sticks, making a u-turn across a median, and moments later driving right into oncoming traffic. The madness doesn't end until the driver hits some trees. Deputies say he tried to force his way into one house and failed.
From the SCSO helicopter you can see as the suspect runs into Casselberry family's open garage. What you can't see is suspect Kelvin Johnson sneaking into the family's home. Deputies knock on the door, the family tells the deputy that it's just three of them inside. Confused, you can see the homeowner from the helicopter as he walks outside. Then minutes later, deputies were back. "She didn't knock the second time. She entered with her gun drawn with the other 7 or 8 behind her," said Allan Robertson. Deputies found Kelvin Johnson hiding behind a pocket door off of Richardson's kitchen. Johnson was arrested in the home.
He's charged with burglary of an armed, dwelling, fleeing and eluding and possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Johnson is being held on no bond after the state attorney told the judge that he was out of bond on similar charges at the time of his arrest yesterday.


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FILE - In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, an unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a May 3, 2017, test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
U.S. President Donald Trump, in the midst of an exchange of bellicose threats with North Korea, declared Wednesday that the United States' nuclear arsenal "is now far stronger and more powerful than ever before."
In an early morning Twitter comment, Trump said that his first order as president when he took office in January "was to renovate and modernize our nuclear arsenal."He said that "hopefully we will never have to use this power, but there will never be a time that we are not the most powerful nation in the world!"
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, in a statement Wednesday, said that North Korea "must choose to stop isolating itself and stand down its pursuit of nuclear weapons." He said the Pyongyang government "should cease any consideration of actions that would lead to the end of its regime and the destruction of its people."
Trump's top diplomat, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, however, sought to downplay the threats Pyongyang and Trump have leveled at each other in the aftermath of new U.N.sanctions imposed on North Korea last weekend. Those sanctions are aimed at cutting $1 billion of its export income and attempting to force North Korea to halt its nuclear weapons development.
On a refueling layover in Guam en route back to Washington from a Southeast Asian trip, Tillerson said, "I think Americans should sleep well at night and have no concerns about this particular rhetoric of the last few days.
North Korea, in a statement early Wednesday, said its armed forces were "carefully examining" a plan for missile strikes on Guam. American military bases on the U.S. Pacific island territory are believed to hold the largest U.S. arsenal of nuclear weapons outside the continental United States.
But Tillerson said he never considered rerouting his jet's refueling stop.
"I do not believe that there is any imminent threat, in my own view," Tillerson said.
Guam Governor Eddie Calvo said there was no threat to the island, but also said in a televised speech it was "prepared for any eventuality." Calvo said "Guam is American soil...not just a military installation," and was assured by the White House that an attack on Guam would be considered an attack on the United States.
Tillerson said he hopes the U.N. sanctions and the world community, including China and Russia, "can begin to persuade (North Korea) that they need to reconsider the current pathway they're on and think about engaging in a dialogue about a different future."
U.S. media outlets reported Tuesday that the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has concluded that North Korea recently succeeded in building a miniaturized nuclear warhead, small enough to fit in the intercontinental ballistic missiles Pyongyang recently has test-fired.
The North has threatened nuclear war with the United States in the past in response to United Nations sanctions over its nuclear tests.On Saturday, the U.N. Security Council voted 15-0 on new sanctions seen as an effort to cut $1 billion from Pyongyang's annual $3 billion in export income.
Pyongyang has described the U.N. sanctions resolution as a "flagrant infringement" of its sovereignty.
Media reports on Tuesday that referenced the DIA report said U.S. analysts have concluded that Pyongyang has now amassed 60 nuclear weapons, although some experts think the number is smaller, perhaps only half as many.


A Hurley man received serious injuries after the semi-truck he was driving rolled on Wednesday, spilling corn on the roadway.
Gregory Benson, 33, was driving south on 477th Avenue near Marion when he lost control of the vehicle, which went into the ditch and rolled, South Dakota Highway Patrol spokesman Tony Mangan said.
Benson, the only person in the truck, received serious, non-life threatening injuries, Mangan said. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
Charges are pending against Benson, Mangan said.


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Tsarnaev blames his brother for Boston bombings
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was formally charged with terrorist attacks in Boston, said the chief inspirer and organizer of the bombings was his elder brother Tamerlane.
Tsarnaev Jr., who was seriously injured during the arrest, is currently staying in a hospital in Boston. The District Court of Massachusetts arranged a teleconference to the hospital room, where Dzhokhar stays, to have the suspect participating in the trial.
Tsarnaev had had his vocal cords injured, so he could answer questions in writing and nodding. According to the court, the 19-year-old suspect planned the attack together with his brother and had no connection with any terrorist groups.
Judge Marianne Bowler read the rights to the suspect and announced that Tsarnaev had been charged on several counts, including mass murder. The charges stipulate death penalty or life imprisonment. In response, Dzhokhar nodded.
"Following the meeting, I can conclude that the suspect is conscious, sane and understands the nature of the charges against him," said Bowler.


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Philadelphia, PA - BurgerFi, one of the nation's fastest growing, all-natural "better burger" restaurant concepts, announced today that it signed a franchise agreement with Philadelphia-based dining services partner, Aramark. The global food industry leader will operate the brand's first college campus location at Temple University in Philadelphia and will be located at the newly renovated Howard Gittis Student Center Food Court.
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Holisht is, according to the underground rumours of the most divine of fluffalizers, the word that was first uttered which led to a freak sequence of accidents that led to Santa's birth. The events are as follows:
Santa existsn't.
Then, someone throws a gingerbread man at The Queen.
She then says: "Holisht!"
Santa then falls out of a water tank.
Santa existsn'tn't and is therefore doubted.
The third point is the most debated, as some believe it was mispronounced.
This argument then created the Universe, thus fueling war and eventually causing a worldwide shortage of waffles due to their use as conventional weaponry.
This then created Germaine Greer, thus destroying the Universe and leaving Muffin the Mule to rule for all eternity.
His ability to measure with a ruler then ended, about 6 minutes ago. In-depth information remains scarce, but it is widely held that his best by date was long overdue.
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Revolución in Morelia gets the Biarritz Prize - FICM Revolución Sunday were awarded the Biarritz Film Festival's Grand Prize "Hug" as part of an open-air screening in Plaza Benito Juárez on the second day of the 8th International Film Festival of Morelia.
Biarritz festival representative Jean-Christophe Berjon presented the medal to Cruz. "They pulled off an incredible artistic task," he said.
Speaking to the enthusiastic crowd of about 1,000 in Morelia's Historic Center waiting to see the 10 shorts that comprise the film, Cruz expressed thanks for the prize announced Oct. 4 at the eponymous film festival in Biarritz, France.
Seven of Revolución's 10 directors attended the ceremony in Plaza Benito Juárez: Carlos Reygadas, Amat Escalante, Diego Luna, Mariana Chenillo, Patricia Riggen, Fernando Eimbcke and Gerardo Naranjo. Gael García, Rodrigo García and Rodrigo Plá didn't make it because of other commitments.
Later, the directors attended another special screening at the Cinépolis complex, accompanied by Daniela Michel, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Batel and Alejandro Ramírez Magaña, who are respectively director, vice president and president of the Morelia festival.
Michel said she was proud to have the film on the festival's program and that she admired the work of all the directors.
Revolución is composed of the films La bienvenida (The Welcoming), Lindo y querido (Beautiful and Beloved), Lucio, El cura Nicolás Colgado (The Hanging Priest), Este es mi reino (This is My Kingdom), La tienda de raya (Estate Store), R-100, 30/30, Pacífico and La 7th y Alvarado (7th Street and Alvarado).
The directors in attendance also held a press conference in which they discussed their respective short films.
Luna noted that each filmmaker had total artistic freedom to explore the theme of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 in 10 minutes.
Patricia Riggen, who has lived in Los Angeles for the past 10 years, said that as an emigrant she decided to make Lindo y Querido from the viewpoint of being outside Mexico. But in contrast to the treatment in her film La misma luna (The Same Moon), she said this is a story about people who want to return to their native land.
Mariana Chenillo, director of La tienda de raya, said she got the idea for her film from a news report out of Tamaulipas state about a woman who sued because a store that paid her salary partly in certificates redeemable for merchandise there.
Diego Luna said he tried to make a film that was about himself and his family. "I liked being a part of my film, and that it was about me as a father," he said.
Fernando Eimbcke said he was happy with his production and for the invitation to collaborate in Pablo Cruz's effort. He said his short was a simple story that portrays the musicians in a small-town band.
With the title R-100, Gerardo Naranjo presented a difficult story, in which the viewer must use the imagination to determine who's villain and who's victim. "My aim was to take an abstract story, shape a mood and let the criteria of the viewer sort it out," he said.
In the end, Amat Escalante remained silent about the meaning of his work.
Diego Luna lamented what he termed the fact that the contemporary Mexican film industry can't make it on the basis of its box-office receipts and has to rely on government support for its survival. He emphasized that new strategies are needed to achieve a self-sustaining film industry.
Revolución goes into commercial release the first week of November. It also will be broadcast on free TV and YouTube, and released on DVD, on Nov. 20, the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.


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MCAS waiver in new bill for this school year
DiDomenico, McGonagle support bill that modifies graduation requirements due to virus disruptions
Senator Sal DiDomenico and Representative Joseph McGonagle recently announced that the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives passed legislation to support those experiencing homelessness and provide testing and budgetary flexibility to school districts. The bill, which is the lat- est action by the Legislature to address the COVID-19 public health crisis and its effects on Massachusetts, has now been signed into law by Governor Baker.
"This legislation is the latest step from my colleagues and I in the Legislature to provide much needed relief to our Commonwealth's families and most vulnerable residents," said Senator Sal DiDomenico. "I am particularly pleased to report that this bill includes a MCAS waiver for the current academic year. Our students and educators are facing enough stress and educational disruptions due to COVID-19 without the added pressure of having to prepare for the MCAS. This was absolutely the right course of action during this unprecedented time, and I was proud to support this change for our students."
"Too often, major crises unfairly harm our most vulnerable populations, such as children and the homeless," said Rep. McGonagle. "This legislation, which comes from a great partnership of the House and Senate, proves collectively how we are working to protect those vulnerable people."
This latest relief package known as An Act to Further Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities, School Districts and State authorities Resulting from COVID-19, includes the following components. Requirements and District Operations.
To address disruptions caused by the closure of K-12 schools due to COVID-19, the legislation waives the MCAS requirements for the 2019-2020 academic year and allows DESE to modify or waive competency determination requirements related to high school graduation.
In order to comply with measures under the newly implemented Student Opportunity Act, the legislation would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner to extend the deadlines for school districts to submit their three-year plans to address educational dis- parities in student subgroups. This deadline shall be extended to May 15, 2020, or later, as determined by the Commissioner.
The legislation also provides budgetary flexibility for regional schools as a result of COVID-19.
Helping Vulnerable Populations. In keep- ing with the Legislature's commitment to protecting vulnerable populations, the legislation repurposes existing homelessness funds that currently support services that can't be provided due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The legislation redirects funding to address immediate and critical homelessness needs resulting from the public health emergency.
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Japanese Color & Form
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When American quilters in the 1800's were creating the masterpieces that we still copy, modify and admire today, few knew the depth of quilting creativity growing from the islands of Japan. Like any timeless art, quilting reflects the heart of the culture and artists who pour their heart and soul into their work. Quilting in Japan gives and amazing look into the culture and history, while also influencing quilting across the world.
At the beginning of Japanese quilting, many artists imitated antique quilts or borrowed styles found in quilts from around the world. Not unlike the US quilting history, influences from within and without helped to mold and hone the skill of quilters in Japan. In the 1980's, with the launch of the American Quilter's Society's AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, KY, Japanese quilters began making impressive showings on the world stage.
Americans first recognized Japanese quilts through their traditional fabrics, designs and stitching techniques. Kimono fabrics, Japanese motifs or uchikake costume shapes adorned many competitive Japanese quilts. Perhaps most notable in these works was the prevalence of sashiko stitching, a technique that is immediately recognizable and different from traditional American quilting stitches.
Quilts that represent Japanese culture quickly became crowd favorites, and ranked will in international quilting competitions. Now, many American and foreign quilters use traditional Japanese fabrics in their works, and even add sashiko stitching to complete the experience.
For the Japanese quilter, color and form have always been tied to the seasons and culture.
Professor Iwao Nagasaki at Kyoritsu Women's University wrote about the Japanese color sense in the book, Japanese Color and Form,
In spring, Japanese people enjoy the blushing pink color of the cherry trees in full bloom, as well as the scenes of their scattering petals later. In the autumn, they appreciate the red and yellow leaves as well as them floating on water. In winter, people enjoy pure white snow as well as the contrast of the snow covered green bamboo and pine trees. Japanese people have always valued the changing colors in the four seasons.
To celebrate the unique artistry that Japanese Quilts encompass, the American Quilter's Society and Kokusai Art from Yokohama, Japan have teamed up to present a new exhibition in the United States. Japanese Color & Form: New Works by Fifty Japanese Artists shares the artistry of Japanese quiltmakers who have been making quilts for many years and have promoted the charms of Japanese quilts to quilters and fashion designers around the world.
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Liz Anderson
The quilts from Japan are absolutely breathtaking. I really wish I could see them in perspn at the Iowa show!
Since our vacation to Japan many years ago, I have enjoyed the Japanese art form. Will you be coming to Ontario, Canada with this show?
Vicky Richardson
I greatly admire the exquisite workmanship of many Japanese quilters. I am writing to enquire if AQS is planning a publication highlighting the wonderful quilts displayed at the Iowa quilt show.


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HomeEuropeAmazing Facts Support the Existence of God, Says Scientist
Amazing Facts Support the Existence of God, Says Scientist
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"It is better to believe than to disbelieve; in so doing you bring everything to the realm of possibility." Einstein
Intelligent Design and Complexity of Life Systems Beg the Impossibility of Random Chance to Make Even a Blade of Grass or a Snowflake
Newsweek's "CAN SCIENCE PROVE GOD DOESN'T EXIST?" (11/3/17) begs an answer that is supported by Intelligent Design, Complexity of DNA and other scientific reasons.
"Mainstream media loves to quote scientists whose theories conflict with the Bible," says Richard Ruhling, an MD with a 2nd degree in science (chemistry). He offers the following view.
1. In this Information Age, a mathematician at the University of Texas estimated that no one knows more than 1% of all knowledge–so what are the chances of God being in the other 99% of information that some scientists aren't looking at or who fail to see Intelligent Design?
2. The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics says the energy systems of the universe tend to run down unless acted upon by an outside Force. Call it what you like but a jumbo jet didn't come from an explosion in a junk yard. How did nicely rounded planets come from an explosion? How did Saturn get 53 moons and Jupiter 67? Did they come from explosions there? All at once? How did life begin on earth, a sterile rock coming from the sun? How did water get here? Disbelief in the Bible begs questions that science can't begin to address.
3. The complexity of the DNA molecule, when understood by famed atheist Antony Flew, compelled his switching to a belief in God, Google. Evolution by random molecules bumping into each other is ludicrous. And where did the molecules come from?
4. The complexity of numerous body reactions like the clotting of blood or the formation of the human eye is such that, like a mouse trap, all parts have to be there and work at the same time—it doesn't evolve. Did women evolve at the same time that man did, so that after he evolved, they could procreate before he died? What did he eat? Did plants evolve just in time; how did they grow without his cultivating them, or what did he eat while cultivating them?
5. 55 years ago, this author attended a meeting in Washington DC where hundreds of scientists believed in the biblical account of creation. Many scientists do not, Faith is based on evidence of what we are willing to believe, but it's not something provable. If there were 'proof,' then we would be forced to worship God, but force destroys love that He wanted in the relationship, just as we want children who love us as the basis of obedience, not our standing over them with a stick. For those who understand this, life is great, God is good, the Bible is true, and there's a destiny that we should not trade for all the bickering among those who "don't get it."
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JBoss Profiler Wins in Testing Category at the Great Indian Developer Awards 2012
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Red Hat's JBoss Middleware Solutions are known among CIOs globally for the mission-critical performance, scalability, flexibility and control they offer enterprises. The JBoss Community projects play a critical role in driving the community powered innovation that results in our enterprise-ready solutions, which is why we're always excited to see our Community projects receive industry recognition. This time, JBoss Profiler received an award in the Testing category at the Great Indian Developer Summit hosted in Bangalore, India, from April 17-20.
The Great Indian Developer Summit is the biggest independent summit for software developers in India, and features focused sessions, keynotes by leading industry speakers and a high profile award ceremony. This year, an estimated 14,000 participants attended the four day event.
Red Hat was thrilled to be recognized by the Indian developer community at the Great Indian Developer Summit for JBoss Profiler. JBoss Profiler is an open source tool designed to systematically detect and pinpoint memory leaks in Java EE applications without the need for complex installations or port configuration changes. It helps users monitor detailed memory usage in applications, and integrate memory leak test conditions into unit tests.
Analysis of application bottlenecks and issues with JBoss Profiler simply requires a web-browser. Red Hat values the Indian developer community, the opportunity to engage through developer focused events such as the Great Indian Developer Summit, and community recognition for JBoss.
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How Space Launched Huntsville's Craft Beer Scene
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In 1958, teams of rocket scientists and engineers held their breath in Mission Control as the Juno I rocket pushed the first U.S. satellite into space. It was one of the first rockets developed in Huntsville, Alabama, and it launched the city into its new role as a space and defense center of America.
Huntsville scientists have worked on the Apollo missions, Gemini missions, space shuttles and the International Space Station. Decades later, that rich history influences nearly every aspect of Huntsville, including its burgeoning craft beer scene.
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Space Monkeys, Space Dogs and Straight to Ale
Matt Broadhurst is the director of brewing operations at Huntsville's Straight to Ale. (Credit: Straight to Ale)
"Pretty much the entire ownership of Straight to Ale has worked in the government or NASA sector," explains Matt Broadhurst, the brewery's operations manager. "Most still dabble in it, from producing circuit boards to engineering projects with government contractors.
You need to look no further than Straight to Ale's beer names to glean their inspiration.
"We make reference to a few space themes: Laika, being the Russian space dog. 6 Alberts IPA is a reference to six primates, all named Albert, that were part of the NASA program," says Broadhurst. "We could go on and on: Illudium, Unobtainium. (It's) all NASA jargon."
"Also, Monkeynaut, which was named after Miss Baker," said Broadhurst, referring to Miss Baker, the first monkey to survive a trip into space.
After her space trip in 1959, Miss Baker lived most of her life in Huntsville at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. She posed for pictures with visitors and received more than a hundred letters each day from school children. Miss Baker passed away in 1984 and was buried in Huntsville. People visit her grave and leave bananas in memoriam.
"Huntsville's history plays a big part in who Straight to Ale is as a brewery," says Broadhurst. "You can't throw a rock in Huntsville without hitting an engineer."
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Ties to the Space Industry
Todd and Dawn Seaton are the founders of Old Black Bear Brewing. (Credit: Old Black Bear Brewing)
The circle of Huntsville breweries with ties to the space and defense industries widens beyond Straight to Ale. The founders of Rocket Republic Brewing, Blue Pants Brewery, Salty Nut Brewery, Mad Malts and Old Black Bear Brewing share this common bond.
"I got into the process more when I was originally getting into the homebrewing," says Todd Seaton, co-owner of Old Black Bear Brewing in Madison, a Huntsville suburb. Seaton and his wife, Dawn, started their brewpub in 2008. Both still work in the tech sector for space and defense contractors.
"Most of the people that started breweries here early, especially early on, they're all engineers," says Seaton. "Most of us still have those day jobs."
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Like many of his predecessors, he started out as a homebrewer. His background in science and technology made him particularly interested in the science of making beer.
"I'm a problem solver," Seaton tells us. "When I get a problem in the software world I figure out a solution, implement it and it's done. In the beer business, you create a product and give it to the customer and you have no idea how they're going to take it. Hopefully, good."
Huntsville's Overtly Curious Customer Base
The scientific curiosity doesn't end at the brewhouse. Engineers and rocket scientists make up a core customer market, so it's natural that beer drinkers here are also interested in the scientific process of brewing.
"There is huge interest in the technical aspects of brewing," says Broadhurst. "We field lots of questions from homebrewers and do what we can to help them grow — ninety percent of which are from the engineering field. They love to play and figure out how to make the home brewing process better."
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Huntsville brewers also recognize their customers have adventurous tastes in beer.
"Alabama as a whole seems to have a pretty experimental palate," explains Broadhurst. "We will have people visit the taproom that say they only drink 'so-and-so' brew … we get them to taste variety and they quickly realize how much there is to offer and they quickly become craft beer fans with expanding palates."
How Space Launched Huntsville's Craft Beer Scene was last modified: October 26th, 2017 by Becky Kellogg
Becky Kellogg is a journalist with 20 years of experience in Washington D.C. and Atlanta. She's covered everything from Beltway politics to hurricanes. When she's lucky she gets to write about one of her favorite past times: craft beer. An Alabama native and Atlanta resident, most weekends you can find Becky enjoying the outdoors and a nice local beer in some city in the Southeast.


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Powell: GOP 'polarization' backfired in election
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/12/11/art.powell.gi.jpg caption="Powell says the GOP tried to use 'polarization for political advantage.'"](CNN) - The Republican party must stop "shouting at the world" and start listening to minority groups if it is to win elections in the 21st century, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday.
In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria for Sunday's "GPS" program, President Bush's former secretary of state said his party's attempt "to use polarization for political advantage" backfired last month.
"I think the party has to take a hard look at itself," Powell said in the interview, which was taped Wednesday. "There is nothing wrong with being conservative. There is nothing wrong with having socially conservative views - I don't object to that. But if the party wants to have a future in this country, it has to face some realities. In another 20 years, the majority in this country will be the minority."
Powell, who crossed party lines and endorsed President-elect Barack Obama just weeks before the election, said the GOP must see what is in the "hearts and minds" of African-American, Hispanic and Asian voters "and not just try to influence them by... the principles and dogma."
"I think the party has to stop shouting at the world and at the country,"Powell said. "I think that the party has to take a hard look at itself, and I've talked to a number of leaders in recent weeks and they understand that." Powell, who says he still considers himself a Republican, said his party should also stop listening to conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
"Can we continue to listen to Rush Limbaugh?" Powell asked. "Is this really the kind of party that we want to be when these kinds of spokespersons seem to appeal to our lesser instincts rather than our better instincts?"
Zakaria's full interview with Powell will air Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CNN.
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As an past combat service veteran, Powell has lost all credibility with most of us. It's sad as he was a great soldier. It's not Rush who panders to our lessor qualities, it is the liberal and quasi-conservatives like Powell and Clark. It's that dangerous pair of idiots, Pelosi and Reid. It's those puffed up bums like Kerry. It's those, whatever s like Frank and Dodd. It's those country club Republicans who have remained full of themselves and lost their way from the people and conservatism. I've listened to Rush for 20 years and there is no better spokesman for all that is sane and good about this great land than this most misunderstood and wrongly reviled man. He is truly the Thomas Paine of our days. History will smile upon his great mind and kind heart. Shame on you Powell and the rest of you who are unlearned and selfish and don't have any appreciation or care for the fact you live in the greatest and most bountiful and most free land ever land to ever exist in the history of mankind.
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Biloxi catfish
Why does this article keep referring to Powell and 'his party' and 'crossing party lines' to support Obama? If Powell is a republican then I'm Secretary of State! Powell has never declared himself a Republican, he only served in a Rebublican administration until he couldn't be loyal to the President. He waited until the last possible minute to endorse Bush in 2000 and the extreme last possible minute to endorse Obama. He only endorsed Obama so as to not raise the ire of other black leaders in the U.S. Powell is not a Republican and never has been. He is an opportunist who knows nothing about Rebublican virtues and ideals. Republican fortunes will improve when we got back to being the party of Reagan which included the'big tent' policy of Lee Atwater.
He's right about the GOP, and also about Rush Limbaugh. Mainstream America isn't buying what he's selling. That goes for Palin as well. You have no proof that Powell is not a Republican!
J Reid
You are incorrect Mr Powell.
It is not the GOP that is polarized. It is our nation that is polarized.
You are in effect asking conservative people to surrender their principles; principles largely responsible for the strength and prosperity this nation has enjoyed.
The liberal/socialist ideology advocated by todays Democrat party does not include adherance to principles. Nor does it exhibit any legitimate measure of unity. Their interest is in making sure everyone believes they can do as they please without significant effort or contribution. "Vote Democrat" is their only requirement. This has never succeded...anywhere on the planet.
The economic turmoil we are experiencing will get worse and through this many will come to understand both the value of principles and the folly of expecting the government to meet their needs.
Edward Cropper
Colin Powell is a liberal democrat parading around as a moderate Republican. He has nothing to offer any political party because he is a fence ridding wimp.
He is where he is today because of Ronald Reagan plain and simple.
He hid in the bushes until he saw a very possible Obama election then sprang forward to get a few network moments.
Until blacks get off what Reagan called the democrat plantation Republicans can forget about winning any of them over to their side no matter what they might offer.
Re: T J Clarks comments.
Right on. Where are the conservative political leaders that speak the way you do? If we had a leader that professed these truths, Obama would have been defeated in a landslide!!!!!
wyobabe
(1)If Rush weren't effective, and "right on", he wouldn't still be the target of the left. (2)The left wants to "silence" opposing views....because they cannot offer credible arguments....only character destruction. They actually do the deeds that they accuse the other party of.(3) Mr Powell is going after Rush because Rush pretty adequately described Mr Powell's motives to a "tee". Let's watch this web of Chicago politics play out....
Graywolf
Powell doesn't know what he's talking about. He himself obviously *doesn't* listen to Rush Limbaugh. He's stereotyping Limbaugh based on Demmy caricatures.
Come on, Colin. For years you've been looking for approval from the leftist press. It's time you did what you've wanted to do all along. Go and join the Democratic Party.
Attack Christianity, support gay marriage, promote abortion, let the Chinese drill for oil off our coasts but stop us from doing so - go full-nutso Demmy, my man. It's time.
Geo.
Colin Powell, he has ears but cannot hear, he has eyes but cannot see, and the heart maybe harden. The truth will always be ignored by the agendas of the lost.
Independent_me
Well said, Mr. Powell!
The Republican party has now come to signify intolerance, hyprocrisy, self-righteousness and bullying.
I used to be Republican and I had to change because of their ugly, hateful behavior. The Rush Limbaugh / Shawn Hannity/ Savage and O'Reilly gang that rule the conservative media make me sick. They do not love America. They make millions by dividing the country and promoting hate and discord. Only racists and extremists listen to them and support them.... and, unfortunately, we will always have those amongst us...
I submit that Secretary Powell endorsed Obama within a week of testifying before a federal jury ON THE BEHALF of the now-convicted Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) as a character witness. Stevens is corrupt and Powell took his side. This has nothing to do with President-Elect Obama other than Colin Powell's judgement of character.
Jan Illinois
You are no hero in my eyes, The gop. should throw you out. Some might forget how you " helped get us into Iraq, I won't" A hero would have came out on the white house steps and screamed the truth about what you knew, you didn't. You go against your chosen party to endorse Obama, after claiming to be a friend to McCain, with friends like you we sure don't need enemies.
Outspoken Roman
Great idea – dilute the republican party and make it more like the democrats, all but guaranteeing one party rule. The republican party should not be listening to anyone who offers a solution to them that is to be more like the democrats. Bush tried that and has overseen the largest expansion of Government in recent memory.
This is a prescription for republican party suicide and it should be rejected.
I agree. It's going to be a rough few years for the GOP if they don't stop polarizing the Old White Man party they've created. The youth of today were disgusted with the Bush and what they saw were conservatives. If the GOP wants to remain a major party they've got to open their doors. This doesn't mean losing your values, it means that they'll have to figure out a way to return to their original principals. For example, same-sex marriage. Republicans trout less government regulation... so why are they supporting the government for telling who you can and can't marry? I see the future of the GOP has to take is like the Libertarian party. Who was did the youth overwhelming support? Ron Paul.
Ditcatcher
What Republican party? It's being run by a bunch of RINO's that are just liberal lite. This last election showed it. we had a choice of lib lite and and far left BHO. I voted for McCain holding my nose. You think we had problems with Pres Bush, set back and enjoy the show while we are bankrupted and socilized.They can't wait to get into office and take over businesses, wipe out free speech on radio, tie up or economy with Algore's fraudulent man made global warming.
If anyone spends any time at all listening to Rush you know the comments are BS. He has said over and over that he is a conservative and when the Republican party quits trying to beat the Dem's at their own game and get back to ther core values then he'll be back. That's ditto for me. The country doesn't stay as one instead of all this we have to this for this group and that for that group that's going on now. We will just become as screwed up as europe has become. But why am I wasting my time, I'm talking to people who just voted in someone they know nothing about, got is training Cook county politics and all he had to do was talk nice and use 3rd grade slogans like "Yes We Can" and they get on their knees to worship the anointed, or maybe like Chris Mathews, listening to BHO sends thrills up and down his legs.
Colderdayz
Colin Powell portends to speak for Republicans? He's a RINO, and clearly voted for Obama because of the color of his skin, not the content of his character. Phoney!
hotoffthepress
Admit it, General Powell, you're a liberal at heart. If you were a true conservative, you would know that most Republicans think for themselves instead of allowing others to think for them.
the so called GOP is always petting itself on the back,with all that talk about being conservative,real american,hockey mom, Joe six pack jazz! What they need to do is stop talking as if no one outside of this picture has any values or points of view. During the election MCcain and Palin were talking stuff like, let take America back!!! FROM WHOM? THE AMERICAN PEOPLE......
Mr Powell
You are not a conservative. You are a neoconservative (aka socialist) such as Bush and there isn't really any difference between neocons and democrats. Limbaugh is one of the few who truly still speaks about what conservatism means and what it stands for.
Powell you sold out a long time ago for your $50k speaking gigs... you supported Obama (a known collectivist/socialist) when you knew McCain was done. Mr Powell, you are a tool in every since of the word. I have no respect for you.
Bring on the real conservatives such as Ron Paul and even Sarah Palin who would not sell our her own conservative beliefs when McCain and her were such opposites.
People have had enough of living in despotism, under GOP rule or DNC rule. We need to vote for someone who has shown true principles and who won't sell us out to the banksters.
Can any of you people spell?
Eddie-MS
General Powell is a Republican in name only. When liberals run out of arguments in the arena of ideas they always declare with such high moral conviction that conservatives are divisive, appeal to our lessor instincts and are just mean spirited. What a crock.
Let me be clear. Liberals are either dirt poor and sincerely need help or are rich, white, guilt ridden, highly educated that have no sense of reality.
Conservatism does not need to be redefined. Values do not evolve. Integrity does not evolve. Conservatism encourages people to hold freedom, self reliance and belief in the human spirit to triumph against all odds. In contrast to conservatism, liberalism says you can't make it on your own because you are a victim because of your race, education, family history, or a multitude of other reasons why people are a failure and will always be a failure. Liberals make excuses and are really pitiful. I used to be a liberal then I grew up.
Colin Powell is a liberal and needs to go polish his stars.
ratdog
The majority of Americans are idiots, they voted for hope and change and got a darker clinton. Powell is a liberal hack who
13th Generation Virginian
I know not what others may choose, but has for me Give me Liberty or Give me Death. I don't give up my convictions! Its not right or left, Its right or wrong! By the way ,It,s alright to wish me Merry Christmas.
T Hawk
Colin Powel must be living n a cave. Republicans aren't listening to Rush– not the ones in power. Republicans are basically the same as democrats now. And Colin, you are not a conservative. You are a liar.
Bifford
The truth doesn't need to change... as much as others would like it to change. Limbaugh tells the truth. Don't forget, he's a mixture of information, commentary and humor.
Listen for two months, and if you don't continue, your wiring is not hooked up right.
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I haven't been out of my country actually. But I would love to see other cultures and the dance which comes along with it.
Wow 😍 thank you for that. It really mean a lot to me.
Great post, da-AL. My youngest daughter is into dance, but she's never tried the flamenco.
That first video with the girls dancing Flamenco was fabulous. I have never seen kids dance it, only adults. Loved it!
Wow! to the Amaya and Baras videos – Sensational!
What a marvelous time you have had. Only once in my life have I seen dancers performing "Flamenco." Yes, capitalized, because this is truly an art form. But it seems so much more than dancing, it is a way of life, a view of life, an outpouring of exuberance. I am so enjoying your trip through Spain. You have no idea how much it means to someone whose traveling days are long past. Not complaining as long as I have friends who share their excursions and I can experience them vicariously. I appreciate you, my friend.
I love Flamenco! It's so passionate.
They are all very virtuoso. I have never seen so young girls dancing it. It is amazing, how seriously they are taking it!
Loved the young girls dancing Flamenco – such attitude!
Wow! What amazing talent and stamina..love the expressive and passionate faces – fantastic videos.
Quite simply a delightful blog that enlightens the reader in so many marvelous ways!
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