The definition of "friendship" has taken some hits in recent years. After all, we live in a world where social media allows us to "friend" or "unfriend" someone with the click of our computer or smartphone. But that's precisely why face-to-face and heart-to-heart friendship is needed more than ever. These are the times that call for spiritual friendships, the kinds of bonds that reach to a place deep within our souls, far beyond shared interests, book clubs, and shopping dates.
Spiritual friendship is not an invention of our modern times. In fact, we can trace it back into the Old Testament. "A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure," we read in Sirach 6:14. We're not talking about just any good friend here; we're talking about a friend whose hunger for spiritual connection, whose journey toward God mirrors our own.
"If the bond of your mutual liking be charity, devotion, and Christian perfection, God knows how very precious a friendship it is! Precious because it comes from God, because it tends to God, because God is the link that binds you, because it will last forever in Him," wrote St. Francis.
But spiritual friendship is not some remnant of a bygone era. It is alive and well among faithful friends who want to be companions on the spiritual journey through highs and lows, good times and bad, from here to eternity.
"We wrote to preserve and make sense of our daily lives; we wrote to confess and console, to rant and grieve. But more than anything else, we wrote because it was the only way we knew how to pray," they explain in the prelude to their book.
In their personal and sometimes painful letters, we see in black and white the power of spiritual friendship to lift us up and push us forward even when we think we can't move a spiritual muscle.
So you see, spiritual friendship isn't about a connection between two already-perfect friends. It's often about two people slogging through life and serving as both anchor and buoy to each other, inching closer to "perfection" together.
Jesus told His disciples, "I no longer call you servants…I have called you friends." (John 15:15) We can see some of Jesus' own spiritual friends gathered around him in the stories of the Gospel: Mary, Martha and Lazarus; Mary Magdalene; Peter; and the disciple whom Jesus loved. Jesus gives us an example to follow, a reminder that we are not meant to walk this path alone.
Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are called to relationship and community, and this community is made up of friends who share our faith and our longing for God. In "Walking Together: Discovering the Catholic Tradition of Spiritual Friendship," author Mary DeTurris Poust talks about the ways friends can lead each other to "great things" through their spiritually intimate understanding of each other.
So often the seeds for these types of friendships are right in front of us, just waiting to be nurtured. Once we become aware of the possibility of spiritual friendship, we can begin to seek out and invest in relationships that have the potential to help us grow as friends, as people, as spiritual seekers. Perhaps a co-worker or neighbor will stand out as someone who shares not only our sense of humor but our love of prayer or the saints or daily Mass. It is in these seemingly everyday friendships that we often discover the "treasure" we read about in Scripture.
Pat Gohn, author of "Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood," talks about the importance of "spiritual motherhood," those relationships where a woman—whether biological mother or not—nurtures the spiritual life of another. This is just one of the many incarnations of spiritual friendship available to us today.
That same spirit is very much at the heart of spiritual friendship—loving without expecting anything in return, offering without strings attached. And it's something that flies in the face of what our society tells us. In a world where there's "no free lunch," spiritual friendship is counter-cultural. It says, yes, you can give and receive this love, this bond, this communion without fear of indebtedness or guilt.
Perhaps one of the most beautiful things about spiritual friendship is that rather than isolating the friends, this kind of relationship moves ever outward, encompassing others. We can see this reality in the lives of saintly spiritual friends over the centuries. St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi allowed their friendship to inspire their religious vocations and their ministry, as did so many others whose stories have changed the face of our Church and our world.
St. Teresa of Avila's friendship with St. John of the Cross allowed each of them to develop their full spiritual potential — John in his vocation to the new Carmelite order and Teresa as a mystic. St. Jane de Chantal's friendship with St. Francis de Sales inspired her to found the Visitation Sisters. Dorothy Day's spiritual friendship and bond with Peter Maurin resulted in the Catholic Worker Movement.
Interestingly enough, if we look at those friendships, we notice something else unusual about them, at least according to our society's norms: a deep friendship between a man and a woman without the promise of — or interest in — a physical relationship or marriage. Spiritual friendship is a deeply intimate relationship graced by chastity and an "agape" kind of love.
If you've got a spiritual friend in your life or someone who has the potential to become a spiritual friend, you can nurture that relationship through some simple and regular practices.
Perhaps you can go on a pilgrimage together, even if it's "only" to a local church or shrine. Maybe you can send each other daily emails with inspiring quotes. You don't even need to communicate directly to nurture your bond. Try praying for each other at the same time every day. It's a powerful way to allow prayer to infuse your relationship from afar.
Even technology – the same technology that has seemingly watered down friendship of late – can be used to assist spiritual friends. Regular contact on Facebook or Skype can actually allow you to share stories, photos, prayer intentions, or screen-to-screen conversations that may provide inspiration and support. Just be sure your spiritual friendships don't remain solely in the virtual world. They require those heart-to-heart moments of communication that encourage spiritual friends to stand side-by-side looking out at the same ultimate goal: union with God.
Walking a lonely path toward heaven.
We are meant for God and for each other.
sharing our gifts and growing in faith.
to the possibility of what God has planned.
we will be given exactly what we need.
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We just raised a round of funding led by the amazing guys at Operator.vc. Yoav Shapira (1st VPE, Hubspot) and Mike Volpe (founding CMO, Hubspot) are swell guys in addition to being towering figures in Boston, and I look up to them a lot more than they probably know.
The new financing also includes participation from Bill Cohen, Managing Partner and Todd Breeden, Principal at KiwiVenture Partners II. With this new round, Operator.vc and KiwiVenture Partners II join our existing investors (Hubspot, Accomplice, 500 Startups and more).
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Dr. Seuss + Dalí + LSD + Desert = Antelope Canyon, AZ!
[Slideshow] Jaw-dropping pictures from one of the most beautiful places in America. Antelope Canyon is a true treasure... and a photographer's wet dream. These pics are all high-res and downloadable. They make awesome wallpapers.
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Backpacker's Dream: 10 Outstanding Hostels Around the World
by TheNewGuy, Apr 29, 2008
There are so many fascinating hostels around the world, but here are some of the more interesting and popular places that you may want to consider staying in if you are going to be spending some time traveling.
The water isn't always hot, it is sometimes crowded and noisy, and you can definitely expect the unexpected from the other visitors, but there is no denying that spending some time in a hostel can be one of the most surprisingly enjoyable moments of any backpacker's vacation. Throughout the world, while many vacationers expect the pampering and luxury of the best hotels, some brave souls, both young and old, appreciate the alternative adventure of communal living in a hostel.
Although there are many establishments that you may not want to stay in more than overnight on the way to somewhere else, often comfortable hostels are the perfect place for tourists to set up base for a few days. Many hostels provide not only a great social atmosphere, but they also provide plenty of information on transportation routes as well as supply the visitor with other travel information that they may need. Each country has different traditions, and there may be a large selection of places to stay (depending on your location), but it is good to know something about them before you set out on your vacation.
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Flying Pig Uptown Youth Hostel
The Flying Pig is located in the heart of Amsterdam and is just a step away from this cities' famous nightlife. With its clean rooms and free breakfast, this is an excellent spot for exploring the crazy parties and the smoky coffee shops that this city has to offer. This cozy Amsterdam hostel has a very friendly atmosphere and a great combination of laidback hospitality mixed up with those wild Amsterdam party vibes. There is also a well known bar in the basement
Berlin, Germany - Circus Hostel
This stylish hostel is found in an early 20th century building that has since been completely renovated, and is located in the center of Berlin's bustling "Mitte". It has both dorm style rooms and private apartments and provides a fantastic view of the city. With an all-you-can-breakfast lasting until 1pm and a very helpful staff that is expert at providing you with any travel information or questions that you may have, this is an excellent choice for an enjoyable stay.
Corfu, Greece - Pink Palace Hostel
The Pink Palace Hostel is found on the "Emerald Island" of Corfu in Greece, and is literally a fantasy location that embodies the beautiful green of the Greek countryside with the bluest waters imaginable. Filled with Ancient Greek monuments and Venetian fortresses, this beautiful location offers a unique landscape with a natural breathtaking beauty that has captivated mankind for thousands of years. At this hostel you will have access to a private beach with a Jacuzzi, and can enjoy your evenings with a free 3 course dinner and some lively nights in the club featuring Greek music.
Banavie, Scotland - Chase The Wild Goose Hostel
Located beside the Caledonian canal and the Great Glen Way in the breathtakingly beautiful and ruggedly wild Scottish Highlands, this lodging is recommended for those who "want to live life to the eXtreme". The highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis, is located a little to the east and if you want to party, the town of Fort William has lots of exciting bars and traditional Scottish music available only 2 miles away. This hostel has plenty of modern conveniences including comfortable beds, available private rooms, broadband access and offers plenty of sporting activities like mountain biking, climbing and walking.
Sydney, Australia - Wood Duck Inn
For cheap and comfortable accommodations in the thrilling city of Sydney, this newly renovated hostel is a great place to stay. Run by young local people who have backpacked plenty themselves through Australia and overseas, these folks know what a traveler is looking for and know just how to provide it. Including a super friendly staff and a large rooftop area with a B.B.Q. and an awesome view of Sydney, the social atmosphere here is definitely contagious and it shows why this has become one of the most popular hostels in the area.
Nice, France - Villa Saint Exupery
Voted the number one hostel in France in 2007, this stylish spot near the French Riviera offers high quality lodgings and a professional staff. Including free Internet with 12 computers, a legendary all-you-can-eat free breakfast and a bar (cheap drinks €1), this location also offers easy access to museums, jazz clubs, and the famous beaches. Family-run and well known for its great social ambiance, the Villa hostel is a fantastic place to relax and to meet other travelers.
Sinai, Egypt - St. Catherine's Monastery Hostel
This destination is "a sparkling example of an undiscovered jewel of travel" and is a place for the world traveler who is looking for something peaceful, remote and wonderful. Located in the same Sinai Peninsula that is associated with Biblical places named in the Exodus, the monastery itself includes literally priceless works of art and one of the most important collections of illuminated manuscripts in the world. The monks from the Monastery that make up the hostel staff are known to be a little gruff, but in this magical location, you may not be bothered. The rooms are single-sex dormitories with seven beds, or rooms with three beds and a private bathroom for a little extra, and breakfast consists of a hard boiled egg, pita bread, humus and olives. Although the conditions are a little rough, this location offers the opportunity of a real once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
8. Rarotonga, Cook Islands - Backpackers International
For literally £7 per night, you can find yourself in a paradise hideaway among the huts on a Pacific island beach fringed with coconut palms and lush green tropical gardens. This hostel offers both dorm rooms and private rooms, a large kitchen and dining area, a lounge and Internet terminals, and includes complimentary airport pickup. This holiday getaway also has BBQs and pizza nights, beach volleyball, nature walks, night tours, and a wicked authentic island feast on Thursdays. This is a great place to meet new people, and possibly one of the most relaxing vacations imaginable.
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Casa Esmeralda
A cross between a guesthouse and a hostel, Casa Esmeralda can house about 15 guests, and comes complete with a pretty little garden and a small roof terrace. The house is spotlessly clean, comfortable and cheap with a communal kitchen and old couches and exudes a very friendly atmosphere. Here you can take a nap in a hammock in the back garden or play with Casa Esmeralda's happy-go-lucky, bouncing black dog in the afternoon and in the evening you are walking distance from the infamous Buenos Aires Palermo Hollywood bar scene.
Prague, Czech Republic - Czech Inn Hostel
Czech Inn offers high quality facilities and services at budget prices and have an innovative approach to "providing accommodation for both the backpacker and comfort seeker". Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Prague's architectural history while staying in this beautifully restored 19th century building as well as enjoying the comforts of a modern designer-hostel with all the amenities it has to offer. Located close to the city center with easy access by public transport, this hostel is an ideal base for visitors to explore historical Prague. The Czech Inn offers a large breakfast buffet, and has an in-house café with a full bar and a complete selection of Czech beers and wines. This hostel has 24-hr reception, no curfew and a comfortable 12 noon check-out time.
that is a great spot to meet fellow travelers as well as being a great place to enjoy some of the cheapest beer in the city.
The next time you find yourself planning a vacation somewhere in the world, don't forget to consider staying in a hostel that can make your holiday time even more memorable. Bon Voyage!
LINDSAY LOHAN REALLY LOVES SMOKING
Fire-Crotch wears the Smoke Rings?
Either this bitch is smoking eighteen cigarettes at a time, or she's some type of dragon. It's like she's doing a GD magic trick.
Funniest Valedictorian Speech Ever
I think this guy offended pretty much everyone in there and still got a standing O. I'm sure he was nominated.
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Top 10 Sexually Suggestive Lines in
the Original Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars / A New Hope
10. "Get in there you big furry oaf, I don't care what you smell!"
9. "Luke, at that speed do you think you'll be able to pull out in time?"
8. "Put that thing away before you get us all killed."
7. "You've got something jammed in here real good."
6. "Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?"
5. "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought."
4. "Sorry about the mess..."
3. "Look at the size of that thing!"
2. "Curse my metal body, I wasn't fast enough!"
1. "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."
10. "I thought that hairy beast would be the end of me."
9. "Size matters not. Judge me by my size, do you?"
8. "There's an awful lot of moisture in here."
7. "But now we must eat. Cum, good food, cumm..."
6. "That's okay, I'd like to keep it on manual control for a while."
5. "Hurry up, golden-rod..."
4. "I must've hit it pretty close to the mark to get her all riled up like that, huh kid?"
3. "Possible he came in through the south entrance."
2. "And I thought they smelled bad on the outside!"
1. "Control, control! You must learn control!"
10. "Hey, point that thing someplace else."
9. "I look forward to completing your training. In time you will call me master."
8. "I never knew I had it in me."
7. "There is good in him, I've felt it."
6. "Grab me, Chewie. I'm slipping -- hold on. Grab it, almost... you almost got it. Gently now, all right, easy, easy, hold me Chewie."
5. "Hey, Luke, thanks for coming after me -- now I owe you one."
4. "Back door, huh? Good idea!"
3. "She's gonna blow!"
2. "I think you'll fit in nicely."
1. "Rise, my friend."
But of course, one of the best is - "Wedge! Pull out! You're not doing any good back there!"
And another bonus:
Vader: "My son is with them."
Emperor: "Are you sure?"
Vader: "I have... felt him... my master"
Emperor: "...strange that I have not..."
Hendrix Sex Tape
Following right on the heels of my Hendrix Tuesday Tunes post comes this diddy! I'm not sure I buy the authenticity of this, but I'll get back to you after I scour my favorite torrent sites and do some first hand research.
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50 Ways to Use Bacon (Not Safe for Vegans)
I wise Team Lead, once said "It's not a Sandwich, unless it has BACON!!" Jim Rindone 2007
You probably know bacon as the star of the BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, in case you didn't know), and the bacon cheeseburger. But there are so many other ways we can incorporate it into our diets and our lives! Here are 50 ways to use bacon
Report links Roger Clemens with country star Mindy McCready
Country star Mindy McCready, left, and former New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens(Photocomposite. AP and PAUL J. BERESWILL, Newsday)
reportedly began an affair when McCready was just 15 years old.
9:28 AM CDT, April 28, 2008
Roger Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was a 15-year-old aspiring singer and the pitcher was a Boston Red Sox ace, the New York Daily News reported.
Clemens' lawyer, Rusty Hardin, confirmed a long-term relationship but told the newspaper it was not sexual.
"He flatly denies having had any kind of an inappropriate relationship with her," Hardin said. "He's considered her a close family friend. ... He has never had a sexual relationship with her."
McCready's lawyer, Lee Ofman, said he did not have any comment on the Daily News story.
Clemens was 28 and a married father of two when he first met McCready, the newspaper reported.
The story, which appeared on the newspaper's Web site Sunday night and in editions Monday, quoted several people who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation.
The revelation could undermine Clemens' reputation, which is central to the defamation suit the former pitcher has filed against former personal trainer Brian McNamee. McNamee contends Clemens used performance-enhancing substances during his major league career.
"If true, it's just another example of Roger's pervasive prevarications which will be at the core of any defamation case," said McNamee's attorney, Richard Emery, in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
The newspaper said Clemens sent cash to McCready to help her with legal issues and reached out to her when she was in jail last year in Tennessee.
The 32-year-old McCready was sentenced last September for violating probation from a 2004 drug arrest and was released from jail last Dec. 30. The violation occurred in July when McCready was accused of scuffling with her mother and resisting arrest at her mother's home in Fort Myers, Fla. She still must serve two years' probation.
McCready had a No. 1 single in 1996 with "Guys Do It All the Time."
Hardin did not respond immediately to an e-mail from the AP.
Copyright © 2008, Newsday Inc.
Update: Mindy McCready: 'I cannot refute anything in the story'
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Chismillionaire suggests The Burner to get the whole foot
The Burner
Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
By Gregory Mottola
From a firearm to a stove range, there are many meanings to the word "burner," but Alec Bradley has added one more application with The Burner, a very unique butane table lighter. The design is a curious departure from most of today's streamlined table lighters, as the industrial form seems to allude to both vintage welding and your ninth grade chemistry class (think Bunsen Burner).
One of the most uncommon and useful features of this lighter is that it allows you to adjust the intensity of the flame, which can be very handy seeing how most torch butane lighters burn at only one temperature. Ignition is an easy three step process: Turn the long gas knob until you hear that familiar hiss, click the starter and adjust the flame to your desired height, but be careful. The flame will jump up and out if you let out too much gas, and it instantly reaches temperatures as hot as, according to the maker, 2,450° F.
Once lit, The Burner emits a beautiful, clean blue flame that ranges from the mellow to the furious. The large, one-inch diameter surface area of the mushroom-shaped flame nozzle helps ensure that the entire foot of your cigar is evenly toasted, depending on how patient and ceremonious you are when lighting up.
The Burner's three-and-a-quarter inch diameter footprint won't occupy too much room on your table top and a full tank can give you anywhere from one to two hours of burning time. The Burner retails for $49.95.
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Sweet 1:5 scale A-10 Warthog remote control model
Here's the 1:5 scale A-10 Warthog remote control model in some video action at Top Gun 2008, in Lakeland, FL.—the biggest remote controlled airplane competition in the world. And to match it, a real A-10 appeared in the scene, taking off from a parallel runway. We interviewed Mike Selby, one of the model creators, and got all the technical details
Christina Ricci "a totally new incarnation"
Ricci is here to promote her latest film, Speed Racer, directed by the Wachowski brothers (of Matrix trilogy fame), a live action adaptation of a 1960s cult Japanese anime cartoon series. Ricci was discovered aged six by a casting agent who happened to see her in a school play in Montclair, New Jersey, and began acting professionally aged seven.
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What laptop does Steve Ballmer use for his presentations?
What laptop does Steve Ballmer use for his presentations? Right...CEO of Microsoft
Orangutan attempts to hunt fish with spear
Last updated at 23:03pm on 26th April 2008
A male orangutan, clinging precariously to overhanging branches, flails the water with a pole, trying desperately to spear a passing fish.
It is the first time one has been seen using a tool to hunt.
The extraordinary image, a world exclusive, was taken in Borneo on the island of Kaja, where apes are rehabilitated into the wild after being rescued from zoos, private homes or even butchers' shops.
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Monkeying around: An orangutan clings precariously to overhanging branches in a desperate bid to spear a passing fish
"Orang hutan" means "forest man" in one of Indonesia's many languages and our long-armed cousins do indeed show a remarkable ability to mimic our behaviour.
This individual had seen locals fishing with spears on the Gohong River.
Although the method required too much skill for him to master, he was later able to improvise by using the pole to catch fish already trapped in the locals' fishing lines.
The image is part of a series taken for a new book, The Thinkers Of The Jungle, which also includes the first photograph of an orangutan swimming.
Thinkers Of The Jungle, by Gerd Schuster, Willie Smits and Jay Ullal, is published by Ullmann Publishing on May 5, RRP £29.99.
To order your copy at the special price of £27 with free p&p, call The Review Bookstore on 0845 606 421.
Apple updates iMac as expected
by Thomas Ricker, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 8:29AM
Yup, another Apple store outage reveals yet another bump in product specs. This time, it's the iMac getting the treatment just as Geeksugar and our own sources predicted -- on a Monday though instead of Apple's customary Tuesday morning approach. So what's new? Well, for starters you're now looking at the latest Core 2 Duo Penryn processors. For the same starting price of $1,199, you now get a 20-inch iMac with 2.4GHz proc, 128MB of ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics, 1GB of memory and a 250GB 7200RPM disk. The top of the line 24-inch model now sports a 3.06GHz processor, 512MB of NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics, 2GB of memory, and a 320GB 7200rpm disk for $2,199. Rounding out the specs across the lineup are Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 802.11n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in iSight cam, and 5x USB 2.0 (which includes the 2x on tethered keyboard) and 1x Firewire 400 and 1x Firewire 800. Same size, same weight and available now... yes, right now.
Bugatti Greenlights 80 Targa topped Veyrons
Bugatti has released further details on its upcoming targa-top version Veyron supercar, with officials from parent company Volkswagen stating that the car will be limited to only 80 examples, versus the 300 examples of the base car.
The targa-top Bugatti will feature the same 987-horsepower quad turbo W-16 engine and will be stiffened significantly as a result of the car losing its integrated carbon-fiber roof. Targa versions will be meticulously constructed alongside its coupe sibling at Bugatti's Molsheim, France facility.
Due to space constraints, the provided removable composite roof will not have a storage place inside the vehicle, but Bugatti will provide owners with a temporary cloth soft-top for instances of sudden inclement weather.
It's anticipated that the newly developed open top Veyron will suffer slightly in performance compared to the main car, if you can call 210-plus mph top speed suffering when it hits the 10 U.S. Bugatti showrooms sometime in 2009.
Source: Auto Express
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M3 V8 sans top
First Drive: 2008 BMW M3 Convertible
By Paul Horrell
Blazing toward 8400 rpm in sixth gear on an autobahn in a BMW M3 is already intense. Doing it in the brand-new Convertible -- roof down with a more direct sonic route from eight open throttles and four fat tailpipes to your ears -- is more intense still. Doing it with the brand-new M DCT double-clutch transmission, the shift lights blinking, just a finger-tap from an instantaneous (and we mean instantaneous) shift to seventh? Well, that's probably all the intensity most of us will ever need.
The new $2700 M DCT transmission doesn't just pack seven gears, it also has a science-lab's worth of electronic know-how and is the first such tranny that can cope with supercar levels of power and torque. Audi might promote DCTs, but its top-line R8 automated manual is still a rather clunky single-clutch mechanism.
BMW guys say their new DCT will even cope with the M5's 500 horses, but won't say whether a business case exists to replace the single-clutch SMG in the current M5 generation.
To make things easier for drivers who owned the previous-gen M3 with SMG, the interface of the DCT is exactly the same. You get a stubby "gearlever" (actually just a giant switch) with R and N on one plane, N in the middle, and +/- to the right. As in competition-car practice, it's forward for down, back for up. There are also steering-wheel paddles, nice firm metal jobs, with - on the left and + on the right.
Finally, a Drivelogic button controls the degree of aggression of the shifts and, in auto mode, the actual shift strategy. It runs from 1 to 5, plus a position 6 for launch control. So you get plenty of choice as to how the thing operates.
In D mode and set at level 1, upshifts are smooth and early. It's far preferable to the nodding-head effect of a conventional single-clutch AMT in this mode. Interestingly, though, it has not been set to creep in traffic -- you need to touch the throttle to get the car to move.
At the other extreme in manual mode and set to level 5, you actually get shift shock, as this harnesses the rotational inertia of the engine as it sheds revs, propelling you forward and helping make a 0-62-mph time of 5.1 seconds. That's 0.2 quicker than the six-speed manual. During downshifts in levels 4 and 5, it blips the throttle explosively and addictively.
Oh, and having seven ratios also marginally helps the DCT's fuel-consumption numbers by about two mpg compared with the manual.
But is this the optimum M3? Trouble is the Convertible weighs 510 pounds more than the Coupe, and so with the same transmission gives away a half second in the 0-to-62 sprint. Sure you get an enhanced feeling of speed with the roof down, but then there are body-rigidity issues. Handling is still fabulous, but feel through the steering is lost.
Sure you can drive with the roof up, in which case refinement and rigidity pretty much rise to coupe levels, but you're still carrying the extra mass and so you are dulling that most precious M3 asset, the blinding punch.
For the ultimate driver's 3 Series, go for an M3 Coupe or sedan with DCT, we say.
Interesting tidbit on Nissan GTR
Widely speculated to be underrated at 480hp, Nissan engineer clears up mistaken assumption on drivetrain losses.
Nissan engineers insist the GT-R really does only have 480 hp. Motohiro Matsumura, president of Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc. in Farmington Hills, Michigan, says our dyno test story, which revealed the GT-R develops 430 hp at the wheels, is basically right. But he insists our estimate of a minimum 15-percent friction losses -- which suggests the GT-R is making 507 hp -- is wrong. Matsumura-san says ultra-low friction bearings in the wheel hubs and transmission, plus the careful alignment of the all-wheel-drive system's propshafts, mean friction losses are reduced to an unprecedented 10 percent or so. We're going to get a GT-R back and conduct some coast-down tests to see if he's right.
2009 Porsche 911 Updates
Models Available
• 911 Carrera Coupé / Cabriolet
• 911 Carrera S Coupé / Cabriolet
• 911 Carrera 4 Coupé / Cabriolet
• 911 Carrera 4S Coupé / Cabriolet
• 911 Targa 4
• 911 Targa 4S
• New engine generation with direct fuel injection (DFI):
- 3.6-l boxer engine with 345 hp (+20 hp), 390 Nm (+20 Nm)
Increased performance with significant reduction in fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions; all engines comply with stringent EU5 regulations (see Appendix 2)
• Optimised manual gearbox, upshift indicator in instrument cluster for economical
driving (standard for manual gearbox)
• Self-adjusting clutch now also on 3.6-l models
• Drive-off assist (standard for manual gearbox and PDK)
• Porsche Traction Management (PTM, standard for C4 / Targa 4 models)
• Mechanical limited-slip rear differential (standard for C4 / Targa 4 models)
• Enhanced Porsche Stability Management (PSM) now also with additional functions
for C2 models
• New braking system for 3.6-l models: closed-top calipers, brake disc diameters:
330 mm front (+12 mm), 330 mm rear (+31 mm), thicker brake discs at rear
(+4 mm)
• Standard wheels with new design: 18-inch Carrera IV wheel, 19-inch Carrera S II
• Larger wheel width and offset at rear for 18-inch Carrera IV wheels on C2 models
(10.5J x 18 ET 60)
• Bi-Xenon headlights with cleaning system now also standard on 3.6-l models
• LED daytime running lights and side lights, conventional foglights discontinued
• LED taillights with new design
• New Porsche Communication Management (PCM):
Central multimedia system including:
- 6.5-inch TFT colour display (touchscreen)
- Radio with RDS twin tuner and scan/phase diversity for optimum reception
- CD/DVD drive, MP3-compatible, supports audio output from audio/video DVDs
• Restyled front bumper with larger air intakes
• Restyled and separate auxiliary front light units above air intakes
• New rear bumper
• New, semi-integrated stainless steel tailpipes
• Larger exterior mirrors with new design
• Additional differentiation on all-wheel drive models: rear light-strip (coloured in red), black trim at base of rear bumper, titanium paint finish on front air intake surrounds and horizontal grilles
• Optimised hood system on Cabriolet models
• New colour range:
- Porsche Racing Green Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Forest Green Metallic
- Aqua Blue Metallic (metallic colour) replaces Cobalt Blue Metallic
- Nordic Gold Metallic (special colour) replaces Dark Olive Metallic
- Cream White (special colour) replaces Slate Grey Metallic
• Front centre console with new styling, black paint finish, modified air-conditioning
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Philippines' dancing jail; everyone wants to go inside
The central Philippine island of Cebu is renowned as a holiday destination but these days it's the provincial jail not the balmy beaches that's drawing in the visitors.Inmates at the prison shot to fame last year when a video clip of them gyrating in synch to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as part of their exercise regime became a You Tube hit.
Ochone! Japanese whisky is voted the best in world
Stuart MacDonald and Shota Ushio
Like English wine, it has suffered from the taint of inauthenticity and has been the butt of condescending jokes. Now Japanese whisky has finally scotched all criticism by being voted the best in the world, ahead of its Highland rivals.
Yoichi 20 years old, distilled on the shores of the Sea of Japan, has become the first variety produced outside Scotland to win the coveted single malt award in an international competition run by Whisky Magazine, the main industry publication.
The whisky, distilled near the city of Sapporo on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, beat dozens of other varieties, including last year's winner, Talisker 18 years old, produced on the Isle of Skye.
Suntory Hibiki, the brand advertised by the washed-up actor played by Bill Murray in the film Lost in Translation, scooped the award for the world's best blended whisky. The historic double for Japanese whiskies has provoked consternation in Scotland, where whisky is as integral to a certain strand of national identity as bagpipes, haggis and the kilt.
Whisky war looms as high taxes price Scotch out of Indian market
Yoichi 20 years old, which sells for £150 a bottle, was praised by the judges for its "amazing mix of big smoke and sweet blackcurrant", "explosive aroma" and "big, long and sweet finish".
The decision to give the top prize to Yoichi followed a blind tasting of more than 200 of the world's finest varieties by a panel of 16 of the world's leading whisky experts.
The judges said Japanese distillers had succeeded in producing top Scotch thanks to the variable climate in Japan, which assists maturation and creates a purer whisky with a heightened aroma.
Traditional distilling apparatus such as coal-fired pot stills, used widely in Japan but rarely seen in Scotland, was also praised for producing a superior dram.
"Japanese whiskies performed magnificently and they are really starting to make waves," said Rob Allanson, editor of Whisky Magazine.
Nikka, the company that produces Yoichi, and Suntory, the biggest spirits company in Japan, are making inroads into the British whisky market.
Tetsuji Hisamitsu, chief blender at the Yoichi distillery, said he was "very moved" by the award.
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Sesame Street uses virtualization to save a Monster amount
April 02, 2008 — CIO — Noah Broadwater, VP of information services for Sesame Workshop , likes using open source virtualization tools for several good reasons—starting with green ones that have nothing to do with Oscar the Grouch.
Broadwater recently faced a budget crunch at the same time he needed new Web servers and was physically running out of room in his data center. His solution: new HP blade servers based on Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise server software, which builds in Xen's virtualization software (Xen is the leading open source alternative to VMware's offering.)
"We said let's try it," says Broadwater, who leads the non-profit company's IT staff of about 20 people. "It saved us from buying new servers." Happy with the results from virtualizing the Web servers, Broadwater planned a substantial virtualization project to make over his other servers, starting with his test and development boxes, beginning about one year ago.
The Vendor Road Less Taken
Sesame Workshop had been spending approximately $250,000 every three years on hardware and support for its Sun Solaris servers, Broadwater says. The new approach combined 25 virtual machines onto 4 physical servers within a blade center and reduced that cost to $24,000 every 3 years, he says. Broadwater's team also consolidated 10 servers including application, image and log servers onto 4 physical boxes. When done with its virtualization effort, the company will reclaim 2 racks worth of space in its already cramped data center, and reduce power consumption by 15 percent, Broadwater estimates.
Broadwater's desire to save is not unique: Many IT leaders now tap into the consolidation benefits of virtualization. But his choice of vendor is relatively unusual. Today, the overwhelming majority of enterprise shops use VMware's tools.
Do many enterprise leaders even think Novell when they're considering virtualization options? "On the technology side, Novell has made significant headway; however I think they need to up their marketing efforts to further build brand recognition for their virtualization offerings," says Burton Group research analyst Chris Wolf. "That is also crucial in building a strong partner ecosystem." VMware and Citirx have rounded up more partners to date than Novell, to offer complementary products to IT managers.
With Microsoft entering the virtualization market with its Hyper-V hypervisor (expected to ship in August) and a virtualization management suite, Novell will face even more competition. But that's not a death knell for Novell, Wolf says. "The virtualization market is more than large enough for Novell to carve out its own sizable chunk," Wolf says.
Out With Relics, In With Open Source
So with VMware commanding the enterprise virtualization market, why didn't Broadwater use the leader? "First, obviously, cost," Broadwater says. "VMware has a great solution, it's just very expensive. Second, we're a firm believer in and use a lot of open source. Not just because of cost but because of philosophy. We actually work on open source projects and give code back." Broadwater has been using open source tools such as the Apache Web server software for years.
As for why he went with Novell SUSE Linux, comfort played a part here. "We've had Novell in the data center a long time  nothing against Red Hat [and its Linux products,]" Broadwater says. "With Novell, I knew what my support was, I knew how to work that system."
"The plan is, within the next three years, to be off Solaris completely," moving over to as much Linux as possible on servers, Broadwater says. "I looked around at what I saw with my engineers. I told my engineers 'Every one of you knows Linux. If there's a problem with the base OS, if it's Linux, any one of you can fix it.' Today my Solaris guy can't fix Windows problems," he says. "It [virtualizing on Linux] also makes our disaster recovery a lot simpler."
What about the internal IT group politics of making such a broad change in OS strategy? Respondents to our recent survey, Your Virtualized State in 2008, ranked IT organization politics issues as their second toughest management challenge around virtualization, second only to balancing server workloads.
"We've always had a heterogeneous environment," Broadwater says. "They all knew Linux. We've had, obviously, some fear. Our Unix administrator has been supporting Solaris for 18 years. His job isn't going away; he's getting certified on Linux," Broadwater says. The small size of his IT group helps minimize the political battles, he adds.
As for what's next: By June 2009, Sesame Workshop also plans to virtualize its 10 non-critical, low utilization servers, some of which are running Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Some of these are one-application, one-server relics, a problem that many CIOs know all too well.
One example: "Our conference room scheduler has its own server," Broadwater says. "It's taking up space in my data center. It uses maybe 7 percent of the processor [in the server] and none of the memory."
One reason this resource-waster has hung around: The scheduling application requires Microsoft's IIS (Internet Information Sevices) web server, Broadwater says. "Everything else we run runs on Apache [web server]," Broadwater says. Thanks to virtualization, application servers like this one will soon be a thing of the past for Sesame Workshop.
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We Look Back At 7 Classic Rock Albums That Made 1970 Memorable
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Ah, the golden age of rock. Nothing ever beat the 70's when it came to music and arts. From the worldwide acclaim the Beatles brought to rock in the 60's, this new decade branched off to its own instruments, guided by eager spirits who wanted nothing but to rock. Here are some of the best rock albums of the year 1970.
Paranoid – Black Sabbath
With the heavy metal progenitors capitalizing on the success of their debut album, Paranoid came out just four months after their debut catalog's release. The title track raked in most of the album's attention, with Iommi's signature riff that, quite frankly, changed the landscape of heavy metal forever.
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel
Being the last of what the world would see of the folk rock duo for some time, Bridge Over Troubled Water was a rightful farewell from Simon and Garfunkel. Paul Simon's masterful compositions, along with Art Garfunkel's immaculate vocals, makes for a landmark album that has calculated highs and lows, track into track.
After The Gold Rush – Neil Young
Folk creative Neil Young bared his fangs with After The Gold Rush, but this time, without the explicitness of his other catalogs, even in his time with CSNY. Containing some of the best country folk mixtures of the decade, and even history, Young's third album was indeed a gold mine, waiting to be discovered.
Led Zeppelin III – Led Zeppelin
While the band wasn't complacent with their standing as one of the hottest rock acts of the new decade, Led Zeppelin III saw a more diversified catalog, briefly resting the hard and blues rock armada for a more unique track compilation. As with their previous albums, Led Zeppelin didn't bother to bring in guest musicians, showing their degree of confidence in their own skills. The album became one of the most anticipated releases of the decade, getting the praise of fans and critics alike.
Moondance – Van Morrison
Moondance was Van Morrison's third album of his career, and the urge of going for a more commercialized song structure took over his usual abstract folk jazz inclination. Taking in a more rhythm n' blues influenced-rock, Morrison became known for this style throughout his career.
Cosmo's Factory – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Created at the peak of CCR's creative genius, Cosmo's Factory contained some of the most memorable tracks by the band, some written by John Fogerty, and others being cover versions from past artists. Funk, folk, rock, and other bits of musical influences were all featured in this catalog, somehow an eerie resemblance to the state of turmoil within CCR during their last years.
Let It Be – The Beatles
Just as other bands and artists were opening a new chapter in their careers, The Beatles were closing their own. Released a month after the band called it quits, Let It Be was a fitting ending to their run, with tracks that both expressed melancholy and their vigor during their earlier years, providing a healthy contrast and some points of nostalgia along the way.


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Lorenzo Sebastiani (L'Aquila, Provincia de L'Aquila, Italia; 28 de septiembre de 1988–ibidem; 6 de abril de 2009) fue un jugador de rugby italiano que jugó para L'Aquila Rugby como pilar.

Carrera de rugby

Lorenzo Sebastiani nació en L'Aquila, Provincia de L'Aquila, Italia, y se unió al equipo juvenil de L'Aquila Rugby en 2005. En 2005, con el equipo nacional sub-18, terminó tercero en el Campeonato Europeo Juvenil de la FIRA y ganó la categoría del Campeonato Mundial de la División B con el equipo Sub-19.

Debutó en la Serie A el 23 de diciembre de 2007, contra el equipo Borsari Badia.

Fallecimiento
Sebastiani murió el 6 de abril de 2009, a la edad de 20 años, a consecuencia del derrumbe de la casa donde se hospedaba como huésped de unos amigos, causado por el terremoto de L'Aquila de 2009. Su nombre había sido agregado a la lista de personas desaparecidas. Gracias a un tatuaje, la primera persona que lo reconoció fue un amigo, pero el reconocimiento oficial fue realizado por su hermano.

Legado y memoria
La Federación Italiana de Rugby nombró a la rama del Centro y Sur de Italia de la Academia Juvenil de Rugby, con sede en Roma, Accademia Zonale Roma Lorenzo Sebastiani en su honor.

El Gimnasio municipal "Lorenzo Sebastiani" de Rocca di Mezzo fue nombrado en su honor.

El torneo conmemorativo anual de rugby "Lorenzo Sebastiani" se lleva a cabo en L'Aquila desde 2011, es un evento benéfico organizado por la asociación Amici di Lorenzo (en español: Amigos de Lorenzo), cuyo presidente es Amerigo Sebastiani, hermano de Lorenzo.

El Parque "Lorenzo Sebastiani" se inauguró en San Donà di Piave, Venecia, en 2013.

Una de las camisetas de Sebastiani, donada por su hermano, se exhibe en el Museo del Rugby en Artena, Roma. L'Aquila Rugby decidió retirar el número 1 para «poder rendir dignamente un homenaje a la memoria de nuestro deportista».

Vida personal
Sebastiani tenía un hermano llamado Amerigo.

Referencias

Hombres
Nacidos en L'Aquila
Fallecidos en L'Aquila
Nacidos en 1988
Fallecidos en 2009
Jugadores de rugby de Italia

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Whether placing a bet on your favorite NFL team with the very first iPhone model 3. It took three weeks for the second mobile app to join the NJ market. The law there stipulates no mobile wagering off property though. The following states introduced sports betting legislation in either or but have not yet passed it into law: The state finalized regulations in early August and started issuing betting licenses shortly thereafter.
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Plus, sports betting is authorized on the internet through mobile apps connected to those sportsbooks. Researches estimate that the number of mobile device users will exceed the number of desktop users in less than 5 years. Smart website owners have enlisted the responsive technology we mentioned above to allow you to go immediately to the home page of your preferred Internet sportsbook, directly gambling apps sports your mobile browser.
Two more apps entered the market just in time for college football season. Kennedy believed gambling operations run by organized crime groups were so completely intertwined with communications systems that going gambling apps sports their use would cripple the operations. For example, each of the 50 United States has an entirely different legislative profile concerning online gambling.
Thanks to the decision, the following states can now offer legal sports betting, once they create and approve regulations, that is: Access the brand of our choice using the links provided. There are only a few steps involved to access the iPhone sports betting options featured in our guide: Online sports betting can begin 30 days from live betting launch.
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The top casinos and sportsbooks use state-of-the-art bit SSL data encryption and the same high quality gaming software for your mobile gambling as you can find on their website, and mobile gambling apps are free to access. And the vast majority of major US financial institutions will not process a credit, debit or charge card transaction used to fund an online gambling account.
Where can you bet on sports? When we access the Internet through our iPhone, the web browser is already up and running.
What's the current state of sports betting in the US?
There are currently eight sportsbooks operational in the state. This can be done on your computer or our mobile device. The NCAA refused to let gambling apps sports state host championship basketball games. However, Delaware, Nevada, and New Jersey all enacted online gambling legislation based on it. So there was not actually a need for a particular application download.
Caesars launched its mobile sports book on the opening day of the NFL season.
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It was the first time someone placed a legal US bet online outside of Nevada. To remedy this, legitimate companies which offer high levels of integrity and customer satisfaction have licensed their sportsbook operations in offshore locations outside the United States. We recommend using an online casino's desktop gambling interface to get the hang of that particular site's operation first.
We have listed the most dependable, safe and secure operators here for quick one-click access, and all of the legally licensed Internet sportsbooks we recommend support multiple Apple iPhone models and iOS platforms.
The decision did clarify the act was a part of the federal ban on sports betting. Currently, there are 13 commercial casinos in the Magnolia State taking in-person wagers. Usually the casino experience is basic, offering popular table games like blackjack and roulette, and sometimes slots, and even 3-D slots. The opinion was meant to clarify whether states could sell lottery tickets on the internet.
And what devices are supported? This is extremely important for the veteran gambler who wants to quickly take advantage of late breaking news or some other bit of important information as soon as it arises. Once you have completed registration, you can access the mobile sportsbook either through their mobile tab, hot link provided, or if available, by scanning their QR code.
It started offering sports betting on Tuesday, June 5. As a veteran gambler I understand that many times the bet you are about to make, whether it is on a sporting event or some type of casino game, is crucially dependent upon the platform you are using. And the first questions we had when we realized the benefits of this "always ready" and portable gambling platform were many.
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A few states have passed Internet gambling laws, but most have not. Mississippi is also the first state outside of Nevada to have a tribal casino with sports betting offerings. The state used its existing sports betting law on the books, established single-game wagering regulations, and began taking bets on June 5, On June 14, New Jersey officially started accepting wagers.
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Oedema on the young leaves in this begonia basket.
Oedema, that physiological disorder that appears during periods of low light and high humidity. There's been quite a bit of it reported in Ontario greenhouses this spring, and unfortunately it's related to the long rainy (or snowy!) spring we've been having. If you've noticed salt-like crystals, odd tumour-like growths or water-soaked spots on either side of your plant leaves this disorder might be the culprit.
It's "B" Season! Watch for Botrytis, Broad Mite and Burn.
Although native bees and honeybees may just be starting to gather strength and are beginning to fly outside, other "B's" have been of growing concern in the greenhouse for some time now.
These include common spring bedding crop problems like Botrytis cinera (aka grey mold), Broad mites, and leaf burn (from a variety of causes).
Keep reading for tips on how to manage these issues during this time of year.
Botrytis spots on Primula petals.
With the intense period of rain we just had, and with MORE rain coming on Friday, it's time to think about Botrytis control and prevention. One of the most common and destructive diseases of greenhouse crops, outbreaks usually follow periods of cool, damp, cloudy weather. Unfortunately, I can't order up more sun for you, but I CAN suggest some management tactics.
Spring is on its way, and with cold nights and warmer days we are seeing a common spring problem – poor air quality damage on spring bedding crops. Symptoms, solutions and preventative measures are included in this 2017 update to a previous post.
Natural gas and propane are popular choices when it comes to heating a greenhouse. The products of burning fuel are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20); both compounds we know are good for your plants. However, combustion is often (if not always) incomplete, and impurities such as carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ethylene (C2H4) are also released leading to poor air quality if your heater is not properly vented.
Typically symptoms from ethylene damage and sulfur dioxide damage can been seen fairly quickly after exposure.
Figure 1. Signs of ethylene damage include leaf curling and epinasty, seen here in A) New Guinea Impatiens and B) lettuce seedlings.
'Tis the Season for Powdery Mildew; Here's what Ontario's Flower Growers can do .
All through the night while the growers were sleeping, spores of Erysiphe, Leveillula, Microsphaera and Sphaerotheca were teeming.
Caused by one of these many pathogenic fungi, Powdery Mildew is often white and felt-like to the eye.
*(No need to be worried or terse – the rest of this post won't be in verse!).
4 Ways You're Accidentally Killing Your Predatory Mites!
Note: This is a re-post because it now comes with an awesome new video of how to monitor you mite sachets!
Recently, I had an interaction with a grower where their long-standing biocontrol program for thrips suddenly seemed to be failing. After a (too long) investigation by myself, the grower, and consultants, we found out the horrible truth: their predatory mite were being MURDERED (Duh dun DUHNNN!)… By improper storage.
This post focuses on whether YOU might also be guilty of mite murder.
(And yes, I've stooped to the level of click-bait titles).


More of the finer details of the Salon scene are going in, such as cords, dinnerware, books, and instruments. I've also installed the lighting for the scene, which consists of five 12 volt lighting hidden behind the piping in the ceiling. So all the shots in today's update will be under show lighting.
I created the instrument that hangs above the specimen table. Since it was so intricate and small, I did a computer print out of a colorized drawing, since it would be really hard to make cleanly without a lasercut machine.
As noted in my last post, I replaced my organ, this time with a photo print, which looks really good in the back. And since it is in the back, it won't really matter if it's 3-D or not. The fact that the lighting in the photo and the lighting in the physical scene match is really good.
I could have took a block and scribed some lines in it for books, but it didn't really have the right feel to it.
Once I made about 90 books for both sides, they were all painted and glued together, and then glued to the shelves.
The Dinner table got it's cloth, made from a section of Kleenex soaked with a 50:50 ratio mixture of glue and water so that it'll remain stiff. I made the chairs from scratch, awaiting the future characters. I didn't bother making chairs for Ned Land and Conseil since you won't see those at all.
Then the table started to get loaded with details, such as dinnerware made from Plexiglas and sculpey. The seating areas are getting more details like pillows too.
The "railings" on the book shelves were a challenge to make because of their complexity and the lack of having a lasercut machine. So what I did was colorize a blueprint drawing of them and printed them out with a black background. They look pretty good despite not being able to see through them! Also some dinnerware details going in on the side table are visible.
I was hoping to get around to doing the characters last week, but I didn't. However, this week will be the week where this scene finally gets finished up, and that means all the characters will be done by the end of the week for this scene. Some of the details like jars and utensils will have to wait since I don't want to dwell on those and delay construction of the next scene(s). This is a busy month; I'm suppose to have this scene done (which was suppose to be done last month) as well as the next 2 scenes (I split one space into two scenes) done by the end of July.


An evergreen tree native to Indochina and Malesia with entire leaves and clusters of edible fruit that turn black when ripe and are sweet with pleasent acidity. They can be eaten fresh or used for making juices and jams. With ample moisture, good light and a tropical or frost free warm temperate climate, it is a fast growing tree.
Mao Luang Fruit Tree (antidesma puncticulatum) – An evergreen tree native to Indochina and Malesia with entire leaves and clusters of edible fruit that turn black when ripe and are sweet with pleasent acidity. They can be eaten fresh or used for making juices and jams. With ample moisture, good light and a tropical or frost free warm temperate climate, it is a fast growing tree.
The growth rate of Mao Luang will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress.
Tropical trees grow happily while flowering and fruiting in a pot or in ground. They will add an edible accent to your outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized tree can be relocated indoors for the winter months.
All tropical fruiting varieties grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Smaller varieties grow best in 12″ to 16″ diameter pots while larger varieties need enough room for growth, generally a 16″ to 30″ diameter, a 14 " deep container will suffice. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your tree will be. When the tree becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.
Mao Luang Trees enjoy a well drained, general potting mix easily found at your local box store. Remember try to stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.
To help establish your new Mao Luang Tree, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the plant. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.
Best outdoors if grown in zone 9b-11, find your zone here. This tree requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Mao Luang Trees should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4b-11 which means the potted tree will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.
All Mao Luang Trees for sale will vary in size. In the spring, trees are often smaller than trees shipped in the fall. Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, -6 or -8 will arrive in a standard 4 inch, 6 inch or 8 inch round growers pot respectively. Our new, reusable, recyclable deep plugs are 7 or 9 inches deep and 2 or 2.5 inches in width. Products growing in these pots are easy to transplant and allow for deeper roots and faster growth, they are designated with a sku ending in -7 or -9. (Note: The item sku number can be found just below the buy button.) The color and style of these pots may vary. If we are out of a particular size item, we may ship a larger size at no additional charge. For more information, click the "best packaging" link at the bottom of this page.
Note: Before leaving, plants are inspected, watered, and pruned. Larger plants, generally those that ship in 8″ pots, will be topped to 36″ or 48″ overall, depending on the variety, if necessary, to facilitate shipping. Your new plants' pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Plants are tissue or kraft paper wrapped and generally secured in place with natural biodegradable peanuts. You may want to order your Mao Luang Fruit Tree (antidesma puncticulatum) online now while they are in stock, supplies are limited.


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01 Dec 2022 -Bhubaneswar Tata Power to support 'Make in Odisha' through its clean and green energy products and solutions
~ To set up 1000 EV Charging points; 1,00,000 Solar Pumps; Microgrids, Rooftop, Floating Solar and Pumped Hydro in the next 5 years~
~ Tata Power welcomes Odisha Government's Renewable Energy Policy 2022 unveiled at the Conclave~
~ Commits to ease-of-doing business through quality power supply; announces Rs. 6000 crore capex investment in Distribution Business ~
~ Provided job opportunities to 2000 youth in power distribution through new investments and clean and green energy solutions and product offerings, this number may touch 5,000 in the next 5 years~
Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power companies which also manages the power distribution in Odisha in partnership with the state government, while participating in the Make in Odisha conclave, announced its vision to transform Odisha into a clean energy hub through its clean and green energy solutions and offerings.
The company has already marked its presence across the entire clean energy value chain in the state comprising EV Charging points, Solar Rooftop, Solar Pumps, Floating Solar, Pumped Hydro and Microgrids.
To promote clean mobility, Tata Power plans to install 1,000 charging points across the state in the next five years. It has already set up 50 EV charging points while 97 additional charging points are under various stages of installation and commissioning. The company is presently facilitating the EV charging ecosystem through various initiatives like chargers at NH 16 which is an essential part of the golden quadrilateral, key tourist corridors and interstate highways connecting Odisha. Tata Power is also working with the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) in deploying charging infra at Multi level Car Parking Lots and Public Utilities like Hospitals, Universities, Malls, and at important city hubs.
Tata Power is working towards the solarisation of the agriculture sector in association with the state government. It has already installed over 700 solar pumps in addition to 1200 dual pump for community drinking application across the state. It has planned to install 1, 00,000 solar pumps over the next five years.
While speaking at the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022, Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO&MD, Tata Power, said, "Tata Power is committed to ensuring Udyog Ru Pragati by offering high-quality and affordable power supply to enable a conducive environment for industrial development. Our clean and green energy products and solutions in e-mobility, decentralised generation, agriculture, and demand side management will further ensure an all-round sustainable development of the State."
Considering Odisha's huge potential to harness the renewable energy Tata power would like to participate in the renewable and clean energy growth in the state.
In the Rooftop Solar space, the company has over 25 MW of installations across the state which is equivalent to 7.07 lakh tonnes of CO2 emission reduction and planting 11.31 lakh trees. The Company's Rooftop Solar offering has been availed by various industries which include Cashew Processing units, Oil Mills, Handloom, Steel and Manufacturing Industries et al. With better coverage of households, commercial and industrial establishments in the state to adopt rooftop and ground mounted solar systems, there is opportunity for installation of about 1000 MW of rooftop solar in the State.
Odisha's nine districts in the south-west region can become forerunners in harnessing solar power. Taking only 25% of the available wasteland in these districts into account, about 44 GW solar power plants can be installed.
Additionally, the Floating Solar capacity is estimated to be around 5000 MW across the various water reservoirs of Odisha and Tata Power would like to utilize its expertise in setting up such plants.
Dr Sinha welcomed Odisha Government's Renewable Energy Policy 2022, which was unveiled at the Make in Odisha conclave today. The incentives under Renewable Energy Policy like waivers on Electricity Duty, Wheeling charge, Cross Subsidy Surcharge, State Transmission Utility charge are very encouraging and will lead to aggressive deployment of clean and green energy solutions.
Tata Power would also like to utilize its expertise in running Pumped Storage Power Stations (PSPS) to help meet the peak power demand of the state and will work closely with OHPC for the development of Pumped storage hydro projects.
The company is working on the electrification of remote villages, with the support of Energy Department and OERC, by setting up Microgrids. A technical feasibility study has been carried out in several villages in the Mayurbhanj District to set up Microgrids for the transformation of the rural/ tribal economy.
In order to ensure sustainable energy consumption, Tata Power Discoms are also offering Smart IoT based solutions for its residential, commercial and industrial customers. This offering aids in load balancing in the case of Rooftop Solar installation. Further, the company also offers digital motion sensors and sensor-based LED lighting, which help save about 80 % power for industrial consumers' factories, warehouses, cold storages etc.
Besides this, Tata Power is transforming the power distribution scenario in the State by committing Rs. 6000 crore capex investment in Distribution Business in the next 5 years. To support Ease of Doing Business in the state, Tata Power Discoms have launched several initiatives for industrial consumers including MSMEs viz - integrated power system control centers, cyclone resilient network, new connections through online mediums (WhatsApp and e-mail), missed call and with minimal documentation, mobile apps, GIS Mapping for accurate visibility of infrastructure for maintenance and augmentation of the network and Smart Metering.
Discoms are also providing an option for 100% renewable energy adoption to the industrial segment. To provide customised energy solutions to industrial consumers, Discoms have also appointed client-relationship managers in key industrial belts.
Tata Power is also creating job opportunities for local youth in the operations, maintenance, and metering work of the Discoms. Since the takeover of the erstwhile Discoms in the state, around 2000 job opportunities have been provided over and above existing 11,000 employees working with the 4 Odisha Discoms. Through new investments and clean and green energy solutions and product offerings, this number may touch 5,000 in the next 5 years.
Through its Discoms and green energy solutions, Tata Power is well poised to power the juggernaut of progress in Odisha and looks forward to synergizing its efforts with Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik's vision for the State's economic and social growth.
Going by the ethos of serving the society in which it operates, Tata Power is focusing on Employability, Employment, Education, and Essential Services. The company has engaged Women Self-Help Groups under its Abha Shakti program for billing and collection activities of Discoms at their local Gram Panchayats, which resulted in their social and economic empowerment.
Vocational Training Centers have also been established by Odisha Discoms for providing necessary skills to the local youth and making them job-ready. The company has also set up Women Literacy Centers and started mobile health dispensaries in the state to support healthcare infrastructure in rural areas.
To promote the ethos of optimal use of energy, the Club Enerji program has also been started by Odisha Discoms in schools. Tata Power has also initiated biodiversity conservation initiatives in Odisha. The Company is working with the Govt. of Odisha to protect and conserve the elephant movement corridors across forest areas.
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The Company had developed the country's first Ultra Mega Power Project at Mundra (Gujarat) based on super-critical technology. With 5142 MW of clean energy generation from solar, wind, hydro, and waste heat recovery accounting for 37% of the overall portfolio, the company is a leader in clean energy generation.
It has successful public-private partnerships in generation, transmission & distribution in India viz: Powerlinks Transmission Ltd. with Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for evacuation of Power from Tala hydro plant in Bhutan to Delhi, Maithon Power Ltd. with Damodar Valley Corporation for a 1,050 MW Mega Power Project at Jharkhand.
Tata Power is currently serving more than 12 million consumers via its Discoms, under public-private partnership model viz. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd with Government of Delhi in North Delhi; TP Northern Odisha Distribution Ltd, TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd, TP Western Odisha Distribution Ltd, and TP Southern Odisha Distribution Ltd with the Government of Odisha.
With a focus on sustainable and clean energy development, Tata Power is steering the transformation as an integrated solutions providers by looking at new business growth in distributed generation through rooftop solar and microgrids, storage solutions, EV charging infrastructure, ESCO, home automation and smart meters.
With its 107 years track record of technology advancements, project execution excellence, world-class safety processes, customer care and green initiatives, Tata Power is well poised for multi-fold growth and is committed to lighting up lives for generations to come. For more information visit us at: www.tatapower.com
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Q: Migration db (error when alter DB) i am new as DBA. i want to migrate db, can i do one time alter for all data ?. or must one alter to one data ?
this my query.
DECLARE @name VARCHAR(50)

DECLARE db_cursor CURSOR FOR
SELECT name
FROM master.dbo.sysdatabases
WHERE name IN ('db1','db2')

OPEN db_cursor
FETCH NEXT FROM db_cursor INTO @name

WHILE @@FETCH_STATUS = 0
    BEGIN

        --PRINT (
        EXECUTE(
        'ALTER DATABASE ' + @name + '
        MODIFY FILE (
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER , FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'.mdf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER_log , FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_64.ldf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER10 , FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_1.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER11 , FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_2.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER12, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_3.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER13, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_4.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER14, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_5.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER15, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_6.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER16, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_7.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER17, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_8.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER18, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_9.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER19, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_10.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER2, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_11.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER20, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_12.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER21, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_13.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER22, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_14.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER23, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_15.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER24, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_16.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER25, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_17.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER26, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_18.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER27, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_19.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER28, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_20.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER29, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_21.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER3, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_22.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER30, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_23.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER31, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_24.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER32, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_25.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER33, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_26.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER34, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_27.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER35, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_28.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER36, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_29.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER37, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_30.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER38, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_31.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER39, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_32.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER4, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_33.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER40, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_34.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER41, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_35.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER42, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_36.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER43, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_37.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER44, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_38.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER45, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_39.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER46, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_40.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER47, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_41.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER48, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_42.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER49, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_43.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER5, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_44.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER50, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_45.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER51, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_46.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER52, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_47.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER53, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_48.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER54, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_49.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER55, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_50.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER56, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_51.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER57, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_52.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER58, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_53.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER59, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_54.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER6, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_55.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER60, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_56.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER61, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_57.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER62, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_58.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER63, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_59.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER64, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_60.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER7, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_61.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER8, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_62.ndf'',
        NAME = PSS4WMASTER9, FILENAME = ''S:\Jubey\'+ @name +'_63.ndf'')')

    FETCH NEXT FROM db_cursor INTO @name
    END

CLOSE db_cursor
DEALLOCATE db_cursor

i am sorry if my question is not complete. Thanks you.

A: You can do it the way you suggest, but note that running the ALTER DATABASE... MODIFY FILE statements does not actually move the physical file, it simply updates the file location in the master database. To complete the process you need to take the database offline, physically move the files in the file system yourself, then bring the database back online.
This article is a good reference.
For this kind of task I'd prefer to use BACKUP followed by RESTORE .. WITH MOVE. But that's just a personal preference.

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I (willistuder) give you permission to upload the skins for FMT Blue to Skinnalicious and WinCustomize.
Hey Pinch........does sysmetrix work on windows 10?? I MISS it soooo much!!!!
Hello there Cliff, Good see people still skinning sysmetrix. Is there any trick to displaying media textual info in windows 10? Getting my feet wet again.


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Black Dress () — седьмой мини-альбом (девятый в целом) южнокорейской гёрл-группы CLC. Он был выпущен 22 февраля 2018 года компанией Cube Entertainment при поддержки LOEN Entertainment. Он состоит из пяти песен, в том числе ранее выпущенной сингла «To the Sky» и заглавного сингла «Black Dress».

Альбом достиг пика на 7 строчке в чарте мировых альбомов США и на 12 строчке в альбомном чарте Gaon.

Предпосылки и релиз
6 февраля 2018 года было объявлено что группа выпустит свой седьмой мини-альбом - Black Dress, 22 февраля. Через два дня был выпущен график возвращения, начиная с 12 февраля группа выпустит фото-тизеры и видео, перед онлайн-релизом 22 февраля и физическим релизом на следующий день. 12 февраля агентство заявило, что их предстоящий альбом «продемонстрирует свое очарование и зрелость, сосредоточившись на шикарном и харизматичном исполнении с хип-хопом, EDM и танцевальной композицией».

14 февраля был открыт предзаказ на альбом через онлайн и оффлайн на музыкальных сайтов, в котором говорилось, что альбом будет содержать буклет из 146 страниц, открытку, фотокарточку и плакат группы. Также было выявлено, что для тех, кто покупает альбом на 20SPACE, будет доступен набор открыток и наклеек. 18 февраля был выпущен полный список треков, раскрывающий заглавный трек «Black Dress». 19 февраля на официальном канале группы YouTube был выпущен фрагмент аудио для каждой песни.

Альбом был выпущен 22 февраля 2018 года, через несколько музыкальных порталов, включая MelOn в Южной Корее и iTunes для мирового рынка.

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Синглы
«To the Sky» был выпущен в качестве цифрового пред-релиза 1 февраля 2018 года. 9 февраля было выпущено видео хореографической практики для песни.

«Black Dress» был выпущен в качестве заглавного трека вместе с  альбомом 22 февраля, наряду с его музыкальным видео. Песня выражает ум женщины, которая соблазняет мужчину с помощью предмета моды под названием Черное платье. Это песня с тяжелым ритмом и захватывающим звуком. Режиссёром клипа стал Ким Чжи Хун. 20 февраля, первый тизер видеоклипа был выпущен через официальный канал группы на YouTube и их канал дистрибьютора, 1theK.

Живой перформанс
Продвижение началось 22 февраля на M Countdown, где они  исполнили заглавную песню «Black Dress».

Коммерческий успех
Black Dress дебютировал на 11 строчке в чарте мировых альбомов Billboard, на неделе, закончившейся 3 марта 2018 года. Он также дебютировал на 12 строчке в альбомном чарте Gaon, в выпуске от 18-24 февраля 2018 года.

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A friend of mine works for a physical therapy clinic and she needed to decide if a certain patient's physical ability -- in this case, his hand grip strength -- is good enough. She let the patient use a strength measuring device and did 3 trial measurements. The device comes with a table of typical strengths (giving the average strength, μ, and the standard deviation, σ) for different age groups and gender.
From the 3 measurements, she calculated the average measured strength of the patient's hand grip. My friend's problem starts because the average measured strength is lower than the patient's age group's lower limit, μ-σ. Her question is: how can she trust the average of her 3 measurements, and thus conclude safely that the patient really has a weak hand grip?