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Xen.org Announces Availability of Xen Cloud Platform 0.1

Xen Cloud Platform (XCP) 0.1 is an effort by several community members to create a complete open source virtual infrastructure solution (Hypervisor + Management Toolstack) as a reference architecture for cloud deployments.

This 0.1 release provides a stable platform on which to build, and to provoke community discussion about the final form that XCP 1.0 should take. Developers, testers, and users are all invited to try the XCP 0.1 solution and help drive the community toward the future release of XCP 1.0.

The base platform proposed contains the following features:

  • Latest Xen 3.4.1
  • Linux 2.6.27 Kernel
  • Windows PV Drivers, Microsoft Certified (Binary Only)
  • XAPI Enterprise-class Management Tool Stack
    • VM Lifecycle: Live snapshots, checkpoint, migration
    • Resource Pools: Safe live relocation, auto configuration, DR
    • Host Configuration: Flexible storage management, networking, power management
    • Event Tracking: Progress, notification
    • Secure Communication using SSL
    • Upgrade and Patching Capabilities
    • Real-time Performance Monitoring and Alerting
  • Basic SR-IOV Support
  • CDROM and Network Host Installer
  • Full Featured “xe” CLI and web services API

For more information, please visit these sites:

General Product Info – http://www.xen.org/products/cloudxen.html
XCP Roadmap – http://www.xen.org/products/cloud_roadmap.html
User and Developer Support – http://www.xen.org/products/cloud_support.html
Source and Binary Distributions - http://www.xen.org/products/cloud_source.html
XAPI Toolstack Developer Guide – http://wiki.xensource.com/xenwiki/XAPI_Developer_Guide

All questions on the XCP 0.1 release should be directed to these mailing lists:

XAPI Toolstack Questions - xen-api
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this GUADEC has been quite a ride, and we’re just halfway through.

gtk+: the gtk+ team meeting on tuesday went really well — and part of the discussion was incorporated in Kris always excellent State of the union talk. the team went over and over this issue since last GUADEC and during the hackfest, and even though something at some point will probably go wrong the plan is good and allows leeway to reduce the overall effort for moving the entire platform. I think that given the circumstances this is the best plan that can be realistically implemented.

gnome: everyone will be discussing the release team plan as well. I can only say: let’s do it!

clutter: the Clutter Guts talk went really smoothly; we tried to fill Matthew shoes — and had to be in three to do it — but I think people came out of the talk with more knowledge about the deep magic and the pixie fairies dust that power Clutter and make it as awesome as it is. as I said during the talk, Clutter 0.8 is really in the final stages now, and it’s going to be released as soon as we finish testing some of the backends. people will just have to wait a little bit, but by the time everyone gets back home from GUADEC they will be able to get the tarball from the server.

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Steady as she goes or down with the ship, a parable for healthcare

Last week I was visiting Microsoft customers and partners in Stockholm, Sweden. Today’s blog post starts with a story that reminds me of the challenges and opportunities for healthcare systems around the world, and the potential for information technology to transform the way healthcare is delivered.

WP_20130615_013The story begins with an ambitious King who commissioned what was to be one of the most beautiful and fiercest fighting ships in the world. Teams of craftsmen and artisans labored for two years to produce a warship that was as much a work of art as it was a fighting machine.

There had been early warnings during construction that the unusual design of the ship, with two decks of cannon, little room for ballast, and a height too tall for its beam, WP_20130615_014might cause the ship to be unstable in a squall. But work continued and the ship was completed. On August 10th, 1628, it set sail on its maiden voyage. No more than 1000 meters out into Stockholm Harbor the ship encountered a sudden gale and listed violently to one side. Sea water rush into the lower, open cannon ports. Despite the best efforts of its captain and a crew to right the ship, the Vasa quickly sank to a depth of 33 meters. At least 30 of the 200 or so sailors and visitors aboard the ship lost their lives. For 333 years, the Vasa sat upright and partially submerged in mud at the bottom of Stockholm Harbor. It wasn’t until 1961 that a curious man with a hunch rediscovered its location. A dangerous, arduous and extremely expensive salvage effort ensured, and the Vasa was brought to the surface once again. Restoration and preservation of the ship continues to this day.

WP_20130615_028If you ever come to Stockholm, I can highly recommend a visit to the Vasa Museum. There you will see the largest and oldest wooden sailing vessel ever salvaged and brought to the surface. More than 95 percent of the ship is original. At the museum you’ll learn about the ship and the daily life of 17th century sailors. You’ll even see the skeletal remains and belongings of many of the lost souls who went down with the ship. It is definitely a 5-star attraction.

WP_20130615_024So what does this have to do with healthcare delivery systems, EMRs, mHealth and eHealth technologies? It strikes me that many of the health systems and information technology solutions I see around the world are a little bit like the Vasa–unsteady at the base. On this trip I met with clinicians, healthcare executives, EMR developers and IT staff from some of the finest institutions in the country (including the world famous Karolinska Institute). I heard the same stories I hear almost everywhere I go in the developed world—stories of healthcare systems with perverse incentives that make sick care preferable to prevention; that inhibit innovation while maintaining the status quo; that fail to meet the needs of a growing population of patients who have increasing expectations and an ever higher incidence of chronic disease. All of this ends up costing society more than we can really afford. In addition, many of today’s hospitals and clinics continue to use information technology that is well past its prime–technology that was designed for another era. Everyone seems to agree that modernization is needed, but complex governance, over regulation, constrained budgets and wavering political support inhibit the widespread deployment of available new technologies that could transform medical practice and healthcare delivery .

WP_20130612_010That is not to say progress isn’t being made. There are plenty of great ideas and innovations all around. They just rarely get implemented at scale. I think it is time to clear the drawing board, remove the barriers, correct the design flaws and start anew. I must say I was thoroughly impressed by so many of the clinicians and healthcare executives I met on this trip. Their passion for improving health and healthcare is inspiring.

With a new generation of highly mobile devices, powerful yet intuitive apps and leaner, cloud-based solutions, I’m pretty sure we have the technologies we need to help right the ship. Won’t you please join the crew!

My next stop is Oslo, Norway, for the World Hospital Congress. Perhaps I’ll see some of you there.

Bill Crounse, MD             Senior Director, Worldwide Heath      Microsoft

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It’s snowing here today and the schools are all closed. Yet businesses are open and many parents stress over what to do with their kids—most moms and dads work and when schools close, they have to worry about day care.

One or the other parent has to call in and use their limited time off to cover. Parents feel guilty and many companies discourage working parents from taking off to care for their children. This country does not do a very good job of supporting families. Sure we have the family leave act, but many parents can’t afford time off when it’s not paid. Parents drive on unsafe streets; too often kids are left at home unsupervised, and parents stress over finances.

When I was a kid we loved snow days. It meant staying home and making forts or snowmen, having snow ball fights, getting cold and coming in for hot chocolate. Sadly, snow days aren’t as much fun as they used to be.

So to the stressed parents, caregivers, and grandparents who are feeling guilty about not working today and those who must work but feel bad about not being able to take care of their kids– take a few deep breaths and look outside.  It’s beautiful. Take a break, go outside, open your mouth and catch a few flakes.

In time the weather will pass. Kids grow up fast and before you know it they’re busy with other pursuits. Appreciate the day and the snow.


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Hurricane Sandy is in the news but for this weeks’ picks, I opted to not concentrate on bad news exclusively. So in addition to Sandy and gloomy climate science, space science is also featured!

Douglas Main writes about an important topic in not only is sea level rising but the rise is accelerating for the US East Coast. Even more troubling than potentially getting submerged is that North Carolina now prevents its researchers from reporting estimates... which essentially is lying to constituents.

Sea Level Rise Accelerating For US East Coast

This summer the North Carolina Senate passed a bill banning researchers from reporting predicted increases in the rate of sea level rise. But the ocean, unbound by legislation, is rising anyway — and in North Carolina this rise is accelerating, researchers reported here yesterday (Nov. 6) at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. On the coast of North Carolina and at other so-called "hotspots" along the U.S. East Coast, sea levels are rising about three times more quickly on average than they are globally, researchers reported during a session devoted to sea level rise. That's the fastest rise in the world.

In a recent speech, President Obama unexpectedly mentioned climate change and his government’s determination to reduce carbon pollution because “climate change is not a hoax.” But by linking climate change and hoax though, did he inadvertently do more harm than good? Joss Fong looks at the psychology in Scienceline.

How not to talk about climate change

President Obama doesn’t often speak publicly about global climate change, so environmentalists celebrated when he declared at September’s Democratic convention: “My plan will continue to reduce the carbon pollution that is heating our planet because climate change is not a hoax.” It may have sounded like an unambiguous message, but recent psychology research suggests that by using a negation — “not a hoax” — to frame the issue, the president may have inadvertently strengthened the very claim he intended to discredit.

Hurricane Sandy was obviously very much in the news this week, including the science sections. Susan Matthews writes about the important money problems Hurricane Sandy caused to laboratories in New York City and how it might be a challenge to get insurance companies to cover the damage. In Nature Medicine's blog, A Spoonful of Medicine.

Insurance challenges may lie ahead for New York labs hit by hurricane

At the end of turbulent week, the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy on biomedical research in the Northeast remains unclear, particularly at New York University’s Smilow Research Center, which flooded during the storm. The most devastating loss at the labs there may be the death of thousands of genetically modified mice and rats, and these animals represent the culmination of many years of research and thousands of dollars in funding. Although the cages the rodents lived in may be insured, it’s likely impossible to recoup the money and time spent to engineer the animals themselves. Biomedical scientists may not think about the insurance needs for their labs on a daily basis, and as some Nature Medicine spoke with, it’s not always easy to get experiments up and running even when insurance is in place.

Nadia Drake writes that Saturn once had some giant satellites orbiting around it in Science News. And when those giant satellites collided, the violence sprout gave birth to some of its present satellites, like Titan. Who said the Solar System was a peaceful place?

Violent birth proposed for Saturn’s moon mishmash

Saturn’s skies sparkle with the faces of its many moons — some frosted and bright, others darker, honeycombed, or hiding beneath haze. How nature built these worlds from the same set of materials is a conundrum that has eluded scientists for years. Now, a team suggests that violence early in the solar system’s history produced the many strange moons that rise over Saturn’s ringed horizons.

Because Curiosity’s landing was a bit too much fun, NASA now intends to land its next capsule like a helicopter. Amy Shira Teitel tells all on Discovery News.

NASA’s next capsule to land like a helicopter

It looks like NASA is getting a little more creative with its landing systems. A team of researchers recently tested a new rotor landing system in the 550 foot fall Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The idea is for spinning blades to take the place of parachutes to enable soft and controlled landings on land instead of the ocean.

And don’t miss out:

A lot of links today. But you can find more writings from early-career science writers by following this Twitter list. Enjoy your weekend weekend.


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Use PowerShell to Remove the GUI on Windows Server 2012

Summary: A reader needs MCSE help with Microsoft exam 70-410 and wants to know how to use Windows PowerShell to add GUI elements from Windows Server 2012.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question Hey, Scripting Guy! I have heard that it is possible to remove the graphical user interface (GUI) in Windows Server 2012 after you install the operating system. I have looked around the Internet but not found anything about this. I am concerned, because I am going to be doing my MCSE, and I am studying for my first test, the 70-410 exam, and that just seems like it would make a good question. So, can you help me out here?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Hello PH,

Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I am sipping a cup of Assam Tea and eating a homemade blueberry scone that the Scripting Wife made last night. When it gets cold, Teresa enjoys cooking as a hobby, and sometimes I am fortunate, and she makes things that are my absolute favorites. Of course, she makes things that are her favorites as well, and she even makes things the neighbors enjoy—such as her famous chili—but last night it was scones. And cold it is, 22 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 degrees Celsius) with freezing rain expected this afternoon. Somehow, 22 degrees Fahrenheit seems colder in Charlotte, North Carolina, than it does, for instance, in Seattle, Washington—maybe it is all a matter of expectations.

Anyway, PH, you are in luck, because this week I took (and passed) the Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410) exam, so I applaud your efforts. You are also right—one of the objectives is stated as this: “convert Server Core to/from full GUI” … so, yes, it does look like removing the GUI in Windows would be a great test question.

Use the ServerManager module on Windows Server 2012

One of the great things about Windows PowerShell on Windows Server 2012 is all the great cmdlets and functions. But these did not spring into being from nothingness—indeed, Windows PowerShell 2.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2 was an extremely powerful solution. One of my favorite features on Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0 is the ServerManager module, which contains three cmdlets: Add-WindowsFeature, Get-WindowsFeature, and Remove-WindowsFeature.

In the following code, run from Windows PowerShell 2.0 on Windows Server 2008 R2, I imported the ServerManager module and displayed the commands from the module.

PS C:\> ipmo servermanager

PS C:\> gcm -mo servermanager

CommandType     Name                                                Definition

———–     —-                                                ———-

Cmdlet          Add-WindowsFeature                                  Add-WindowsFeature [-Name] <Feature[]> [-Include…

Cmdlet          Get-WindowsFeature                                  Get-WindowsFeature [[-Name] <String[]>] [-LogPat…

Cmdlet          Remove-WindowsFeature                               Remove-WindowsFeature [-Name] <Feature[]> [-LogP…

So, the ServerManager module has been around for a long time. In Windows PowerShell 3.0 on Windows Server 2012 (or on Windows 8 with the RSAT tools installed) two functions and two aliases were added to the ServerManager module. In addition, two of the cmdlets were renamed.

EXAM ALERT   In Windows Server 2012 (with Windows PowerShell 3.0) the Add-WindowsFeature cmdlet is renamed Install-WindowsFeature. The Remove-WindowsFeature cmdlet is renamed Uninstall-WindowsFeature. For backwards compatability, Add-WindowsFeature and Remove-WindowsFeature are added as aliases.

The features exposed by the ServerManager module on Windows Server 2012 are shown here.

12:57 C:\> ipmo servermanager

12:58 C:\> gcm -Module servermanager

CommandType     Name                                               ModuleName

———–     —-                                               ———-

Alias           Add-WindowsFeature                                 ServerManager

Alias           Remove-WindowsFeature                              ServerManager

Function        Disable-ServerManagerStandardUserRemoting          ServerManager

Function        Enable-ServerManagerStandardUserRemoting           ServerManager

Cmdlet          Get-WindowsFeature                                 ServerManager

Cmdlet          Install-WindowsFeature                             ServerManager

Cmdlet          Uninstall-WindowsFeature                           ServerManager

First find the names of the server GUI features

To find the name of the graphical elements of the Windows Server 2012 interface, use the Get-WindowsFeature (at least this one was not renamed) cmdlet. Luckily, it has both a –computername parameter as well as a –credential parameter. With the RSAT tools installed on my Windows 8 laptop, I can easily find the graphical components against a remote server. This command is shown here, where I supply administrator credentials to connect to a remote server named Hyperv2.

Get-WindowsFeature -ComputerName hyperv2 -Name *gui* -Credential iammred\administrator

The command and its associated output is shown here.

Image of command output

If I want to remove both the Server Graphical Shell and the Graphical Management Tools and Infrastructure, I can simply pipe the results of Get-WindowsFeature to Uninstall-WindowsFeature (Remove-WindowsFeature is the alias). Because I know the command requires a restart, I use the –restart parameter.

This command and its associated output is shown here.

Image of command output

If I use the –Remove switched parameter with the Uninstall-WindowsFeature cmdlet, the command uninstalls the feature and then deletes the feature from the side-by-side store (“$env:windir\WINSXS”).

Because I want the option of adding the GUI back in at some point in the future, and because I have not configured a shared WINSXS store, I do not want to remove the bits from the system disk.

Four flavors of Windows Server 2012 interface

There are actually four different flavors of the Windows Server 2012 interface. These are documented in a great TechNet Library article called Windows Server Installation Options.  The four options are shown here.

Server Core

Minimal Server Interface

Server with a GUI

Server with a GUI with Desktop Experience

Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, .NET Framework

ADDS: MMC, Server Manager, some Control Panel apps

ADDS: Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, Task Bar, Control Panel

ADDS: Windows Media Player, Themes, Windows 8 Shell, Windows Store

NO: MMC, Control Panel, Windows Explorer

NO: Windows Explorer, Control Panel, Task Bar

NO: Themes, Windows 8 Shell, Windows Store, Media Player

Basic parity with Windows 8 desktop

Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra, Server-Gui-Shell

Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra, Server-Gui-Shell, Desktop-Experience

Windows Server 2012 core edition

Once I have a Windows Server 2012 core edition server, I can still use Remote Desktop (not much point in it), if I want to. When I do, the old-fashioned command prompt (cmd.exe) appears when logging on. Of course, I can launch Windows PowerShell by typing powershell at the command prompt. It is also possible to edit the registry to cause Windows Server 2012 core edition to automatically boot into Windows PowerShell. The image shown here illustrates Windows Server 2012 in core edition.

Image of Windows Server 2012 core edition

Here is a list of commands that takes a full installation of Windows Server 2012 to the four different GUI levels.

Server Core Option

If the server has a full installation of Windows Server, the following command removes the two features: Server Graphical Shell and Graphical Management Tools and Infrastructure, and the resulting installation is Server Core.

Get-WindowsFeature *gui* | Uninstall-WindowsFeature –Restart

Minimal Server Interface

If the server has a full installation of Windows Server, and I need to bring the server down to minimal server interface, I only need to remove the Server-GUI-Shell. The command is shown here.

Get-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Shell | Uninstall-WindowsFeature –Restart

Server with a GUI

If the Windows Server is installed with “Server with a GUI,” the following two features are installed (and can be verified here).

Get-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra, Server-Gui-Shell

If the server is in Server Core mode, this command adds the two features and brings the server up to the Server with a GUI level.

Get-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra, Server-Gui-Shell | Install-WindowsFeature –restart

Server with Desktop Experience Added (Windows 8 desktop mode)

If the server is at “Server with a GUI” mode, then the Desktop-Experience feature is not installed. This command verifies that fact.

Get-WindowsFeature Desktop-Experience

EXAM ALERT   The Desktop-Experience feature has a dash in the name. On some web sites, this makes it seem like line continuation because it actually wraps. However, DesktopExperience does NOT return anything via Get-WindowsFeature—no errors, no anything. Desktop-Experience (with a dash in the middle of the name) will let you know if the Desktop-Experience feature is installed or not.

To install the Desktop-Experience feature on your computer running Windows Server 2012 (now in truth, about the only reason for doing this is IF you are actually running Windows Server 2012 as your desktop—such as if you have installed it on your laptop—please do not do this on a production server unless there is a real-live, honest compelling business reason for doing so).

Get-WindowsFeature Desktop-Experience  | Install-WindowsFeature -Restart

PH, that is all there is to using Windows PowerShell to add and remove various features of the Windows GUI on your computer running Windows Server 2012.  Join me tomorrow when I will talk about more cool Windows PowerShell stuff.

I invite you to follow me on Twitter and Facebook. If you have any questions, send email to me at, or post your questions on the Official Scripting Guys Forum. See you tomorrow. Until then, peace.

Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy

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  1. Anonymous says:

    can you please say what will happen if i remove only graphical management tool?

  2. Emin says:

    If you want to move from a core installation to a minimal interface or to a server with GUI, you can also have a look to…/switch-from-windows-2012-core-to-gui-mode-hands-on

  3. Jeannine Menger says:

    Can you make server 2012 interface like it was in 2008 R2? MS in their brilliance has made using a 2012 server impossible by removing the REAL start button. Thanks

  4. Leandro Azeredo says:

    Mr Ed, i have one question.
    During my first exam I recall a question about a ABC domain and domain controllers scenario, and a specific question asking me to remove the Server GUI from a specific server while using the “Least amount of user interaction”.

    I had options including:
    – Removing gui using powershell
    – Removing gui using TS manager (okaaaay)
    – Removing gui using server manager
    – Removing gui using DSRM

    But I guess I didn’t quite “follow” the “least amount of user interaction”, because it seemed to me the same as saying “Use some ‘administrative power”, like the question was begging me to show “Powershell” understanding. And then I ran into the “Removing gui using powershell”.

    While discussing with a colleague he said that I SHOULD’ve choosen the remove gui using SERVER MANAGER option. The question is, which one of these two options where correct, and why?

    Best regards!

    Leandro Azeredo

  5. Kris Halstad says:

    What if I want to use the command you listed under Server Core Option, which was Get-WindowsFeature *gui* | Uninstall-WindowsFeature –Restart, but then I also want to remove the WinSxS files? How would I change your command so I could do all of this in
    one command?

  6. Eoin says:

    Kris, it’s almost a year since you posted the question, but just in case anyone else has the same question the answer is simply to append the -remove switch to the command. I’ve just tested it in one of the TechNet virtual labs (
    and this worked:
    Get-WindowsFeature *gui* | Uninstall-WindowsFeature -remove –Restart

  7. Linaad says:

    I was happy when Microsoft gave us administrators the ability in Windows Server 2012 to switch between the Server Core and Server with a GUI environments without having to reinstall the operating system. This way, we can perform our initial installation
    and configuration under the full graphical user interface (GUI), and then strip down to Server Core once the box is ready for production use.

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Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for the Compete webcast to understand how Microsoft competes and wins against Google

This month will feature a skilled Microsoft partner who dispels the Google myth in customer engagements.

On the call, Microsoft experts will demonstrate how to effectively use the Office 365 Demo Provisioning Assistant tool to prospective customers.

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Bluegrass Weather Report – 4/29/14

Here’s our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week’s Bluegrass Weather Report, checking out HoustonFest in Galax, VA.

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Alphabet Murphy Meme

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Last month, I was so darn busy and that level of insane busyness has made me decided to go for a holiday … and since I was away most of the time, I – for the first time in three years – forgot to write something about my most favorite actor.

So…this month I am going to write all about Cillian and his movie in a meme called Alphabet Murphy Meme…of course it’s not actually a meme about Cillian, it’s real title is Alphabet Movie Meme by The Drama Llama, but I first saw it at Elemental Review.

So…here goes my Cillian Murphy obsessed meme 😉

Anticipating Movie of 2014

Transcendence is a movie by Wally Pfister, starring Johnny Depp, Kate Mara, Morgan Freeman, Rebecca Hall, Cillian Murphy and Paul Bettany (my other fav actor). This is a movie that even if Cillian is not in it, I will still watch it. From the trailer I can see it’s a potential great movie. Here’s the trailer> here.

Book Adaptation I’d Love to See

I think I am going to skip this. I love reading but not much of a book adaptation as I often become disappointed with movie based book

 Celebrity I’d Most Like To Meet

Borrowed from Give Me Gifs

Borrowed from Give Me Gifs

I don’t actually need to answer this 😉

Dream Director Actor Pairing

Cillian - Miike

I don’t have favorite Director, so it’s a tough one. I want to see Takashi Miike and Cilian Murphy pairing up in a movie so much like Miike’s movies.

Essential Cillian Film

 Cilli - Breakfast

Breakfast on Pluto. I recommend this movie to ANYONE who says that Cillian is not a good actor. Many people who don’t know him much and only know him from films like Batman often say that he’s just an okay actor. What this movie and it’ll change your mind.

Favorite Film Franchise

 Another skip because I am not going to say Batman here because Batman is the only franchise Cillian ever been in.

Genre I Watch The Most

Indie. When it comes to Cillian, I like his Indie movies the most because he always plays at his best in this kind of movie.

Hidden Gem

Peacock. Where else can you find a movie where Cillian plays two characters at once, a shy man and a confident woman?

Important Moment in My Cillian’s Film Life

28 Days Later, it’s the first movie I realize that there’s a brilliant actor by the name of Cillian Murpny and Breakfast on Pluto, it’s a movie where I become his huge fan.

Just Right for A Rainy Day

Nothing special.

Kiddie Movie I Still Shamelessly Enjoy

No answer here.

Location I’d Most Like to Visit

Icarus 2

Icarus II (from Sunshine). I know it doesn’t end well for Icarus 2 but I really want to see the space.

Marathon I Watched

The Peaky Blinders is a six part miniseries on BBC2. After I watched it once a week and when the whole series was over I rewatched them all in Marathon.

Netflix Movie I Actually Watched

None, no Netflix in my country.

One Movie I Saw In Theaters More Than Once

Best movie of 2010. I love the story and the cast. I watched three times.

Preferred Place To Watch A Movie

 Home…hehehe so I can pause on certain screen (you know what I mean 😉 )

Quote That Inspires Me  I Like

Quote from TWTSTB

From The Wind That Shakes The Barley.

Remakes — Friend or Foe

Foe…I become friend only if he plays in it.

Snack I Enjoy the Most

Nothing special.

Thrilling Movie That Blows My Mind

28 Days Later. I love that movie. I love the plot and the scoring the most.

 Unapologetic Fanperson For

No surprise there 😉

Very Excited For Award Season?

Wish I Never Watched

 In Time

In Time. The one movie I know will be suck but I have to watch it anyway. I won’t even watch it on TV for free let along going to Cinema if not for Cillian. Hate the movie, so predictable.

Xxx Movie I Watched At a Young Age (R or NC-17)

There’s no answer for this as Cillian never played XXX movie

Your latest Movie Cillian-related obsession

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Monthly Murphy. My monthly post about the talented Irishman with stunning blue eyes.

Girl with

Girl in A pearl Earring. Terribly boring!! I watched because Cillian is in it and after that I edited the movie so that only Cillian is in the 7 minute movie. I can’t bear rewatching the whole movie.

I know you are laughing by now…hehehe but I don’t care ;)

Note: Andro @ Gray Dawster shared a collection of Cillian’s pictures for me, he called it For Miss. Novia 🙂
THank you sooo much Andro ((hug))

About Novroz

I actively maintained 2 blogs. My personal blog is about things that I love: Turtles, Books, Movies, Music, Larc en Ciel, Muse, Cillian Murphy, The Mighty Boosh and many more. I also help my 3 super cute turtles, Kroten, Papoe and Kurome, to maintain their own blog: http://kamekroten.wordpress.com

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  1. Alice Audrey
    January 24, 2014

    Actually, who you’d most like to meet isn’t a total no-brainer. After all ,there’s Laruku.

    • Novroz
      January 24, 2014

      Eh? I don’t get it..what does that mean?

      • Alice Audrey
        January 30, 2014

        Celebrity doesn’t have to mean actor. If you had to chose between sitting next to Cillian and sitting next to anyone in Le Arc n Ceil, which would it be?

        • Novroz
          January 30, 2014

          Auch!!! That’s a tough one!! Really tough…I honestly can’t choose

  2. sidekickreviews
    January 24, 2014

    This is so awesome!! Hehe, this mega post makes up for the one you missed. 🙂 28 days later was my first Murphy encounter too!

    • Novroz
      January 24, 2014

      Hehehe thank you SKR 🙂
      I hope I won’t forget again in the future 😉

      Batman is actually my first encounter but I really noticed in 28 Days Later. After that movie I started searching for his other movies.

  3. TBM
    January 24, 2014

    I loved this! And I saw Inception twice in the theater.

    • Novroz
      January 24, 2014

      Thank you TBM 🙂
      It was a brilliant movie! I love the complexity of that movie.

  4. Gray Dawster
    January 26, 2014

    I will have to post a few pictures of him
    at my Space, just for you Miss. Novia 🙂 🙂

    Have a lovely weekend
    my sweet and dear friend 🙂

    Andro xxxx

    • Novroz
      January 26, 2014

      That would be lovely, Andro 🙂

      Have a nice week dear friend 🙂

      • Gray Dawster
        January 27, 2014

        I’m glad that you enjoyed them 🙂

        Andro xxxx

  5. Caroline
    January 26, 2014

    That was a fun twist to the meme.
    Btw Has the DVD still not arrived?

    • Novroz
      January 26, 2014

      Hehehe 🙂 but I am not sure the creator of the meme appreciate it ;p

      No not yet 😦 maybe it got stuck somewhere

  6. ruth
    January 29, 2014

    Ahahahaha! I don’t think I can even do this list with just ONE of my movie crush, this takes a lot of dedication, Nov! I admire your unending devotion to Cillian. Boy if only I could somehow arrange you to meet him. I almost would rather you meet him in person than me meeting say, Richard Armitage, as you’re much more of a fan of his than me of anybody, not even Gerry!

    • Novroz
      January 29, 2014

      Hahahaha I really don’t know how to answer your comment 😉

      Unending devotion? hahaha I guess I do love that man a bit TOO much. Meeting him would be lovely but I am afraid that will make me love him more 😉

  7. Satua
    January 30, 2014

    What a great post, you made my day! I use to like Mr. Murphy a lot. I still do but not this much. But thanks for the post, now I do want to watch some film of his again. 🙂

    • Novroz
      January 30, 2014

      Thank you Satua 🙂
      Glad to know that you used to like him…I rarely met people who like him in my country.

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Time to say goodbye

This is my last blog post as the Bolton Town Planner. As of September 30th I will be the new town planner in Southborough. I will carry on the tradition of having a blog there as well. I’ve enjoyed working in Bolton the last 6 years and enjoyed meeting and working with so many wonderful people.

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Medical Marijuana

Earlier this summer the Planning Board met with a Bolton resident interested in establishing a medical marijuana facility in Bolton. On September 11, the Planning Board will meet with another interested party. If a formal application is eventually filed the Board would process it just like any other business application. It would go through the Special Permit process with the Planning Board and Site Plan review with the Board of Selectmen.

Currently the State of Massachusetts has received 181 applications with 14 of them for Worcester County. Click here to read the full article: http://www.masslive.com/news/worcester/index.ssf/2013/08/14_in_worcester_county_seek_me.html

In another article which appeared in the Telegram and Gazette on March 17, 2013. http://www.telegram.com/article/20130317/NEWS/103179776  the police chief is quoted as saying:

There seem to be two types of people here — those who know of the dispensary and are proud of being on the forefront of the medical marijuana movement, and those who were unaware such a business was located in town.

“Put simply, it is as though they don’t exist,” Police Chief Roger P. Beaupre said when asked if the police have responded to any incidents at the dispensary or if marijuana use in the city has increased because of its presence.

And lastly here is another article about a medical dispensary located in Biddeford Maine. The owner is quoted as saying:

Those who come to Canuvo are patients, not customers or clients. They are patients with medical conditions ranging from cancer to seizures and from AIDS to ALS. They are young adults, working-class men, middle-aged women and even grandmothers who seek treatment from Canuvo. The average age of his patient is 45.

“They are at the end of their rope,” Mr. Peterson said, adding that medical marijuana is closer to the last resort than their first option. “There are on so many prescriptions. OxyContin is not a solution. They come to us. They don’t know what to think. Many are hesitant. They consult with us. When you advocate for your own health, you change you life around. People are more active, they are moving, they are eating better. They are changing their lives and don’t have to walk around in a pharmaceutical haze.”

To read the full article click her:  http://www.telegram.com/article/20130317/NEWS/103179777/0

What do you think about medical marijuana?

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Barn Preservation Bylaw – Article at upcoming Special Town Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm to discuss a proposed amendment to the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.  The public hearing will be held at the Town Hall, 663 Main Street, Bolton MA 01740.

The Town approved the Barn, Stable & Carriage House Preservation Bylaw at the May 2013 Town Meeting which allows particular accessory uses as well as accessory apartments in detached barns, stables and carriage houses. The current bylaw only allows one structure per lot which conflicts with the new bylaw. An amendment to Section 250-13 Dimensional Regulations (C) will correct this conflict.

To read the warrant article please click here: http://www.townofbolton.com/pages/BoltonMA_Planning/townmeetingarticles/Special%20Town%20Meeting%20October%2016%202013/

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FEMA Updates Flood Hazard Mapping for MAGIC communities in the Concord River Watershed

 The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will be held in Concord, MA at the Alcott Elementary School located at 93 Laurel Street.

Earlier this year Town officials in twelve of the thirteen MAGIC communities (including Acton, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Hudson, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, and Sudbury) received updated Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map panels and a Flood Insurance Study report for Middlesex County specific to the Concord River Watershed (this includes the Assabet and Sudbury Rivers).  The Metropolitan-Area Planning Council is helping sponsor a multi-community public outreach meeting for residents of the MAGIC communities who may be impacted by changes to the maps, giving residents an opportunity to view the changes, ask questions about the changes and learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program.  We expect representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) responsible for the State’s Emergency Management response to attend this meeting and present information about how the maps and reports were prepared, the process of reviewing and changing data where appropriate, schedule for implementation, and some of the potential changes being discussed for flood insurance in a general manner.

Although many communities recently accepted updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps in 2010 (effective date of June 2010), these were the first set of digital maps for Middlesex & Worcester County. An important change that occurred with the 2010 maps was the shift to the North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) of 1988; however there had been no additional survey or analysis of the flood hazards with the 2010 map changes. Many flood hazards identified in Middlesex County are from the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s and updating the special flood hazard areas was important to FEMA to improve flood risk identification.

The Preliminary maps that were issued on January 10, 2013 incorporate updated engineering analyses and data within the Concord River Watershed. Only those FIRM panels with updated flood hazard information have been revised. For many flooding sources throughout the Concord River Watershed, the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) were produced using new hydrologic and hydraulic analyses as well as 2-foot topographic data obtained through Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). In areas where there were no new studies or information, the current effective digital SFHA was incorporated into the new base map.

FEMA anticipates issuing new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) later this year and communities will be expected to accept these updated maps at the 2014 Town Meeting. Accepting the new FIRM maps allows residents who own structures located in the 100-year flood plain to purchase flood insurance at a reduced/subsidized rate. It also allows communities to receive reimbursement funding when there’s a declared disaster or emergency (such as flooding, hurricane, ice storm or blizzard).

For more information go to: http://www.floodsmart.gov.

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Informational meeting on the new flood maps and how it may impact your home

The Town of Bolton Planning Department in conjunction with the Town of Stow will be holding an informational public meeting on Monday July 29th, 2013 in the Stow Town Hall at 7PM.  The meeting will detail the current Flood Insurance Rate Map update, help residents determine what financial and property impacts the update may have and what steps they can take to mitigate those impacts and prepare for future flooding.

 For more information please visit the Planning Board website at: http://www.townofbolton.com/pages/BoltonMA_Planning/femafloodmaps/

 What:   FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Update Public Informational Meeting

 Where: Stow Town Hall, 380 Great Road

 When:  Monday July 29, 2013 at 7 PM

 Refreshments will be provided.

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Another new business in Bolton – Ribbon Cutting Event

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Pet Source was founded in 1988 by Iva Kimmelman in response to a need for a resource that the public could depend on for honest and accurate access to quality, cutting edge pet foods, supplies and information. Where customer satisfaction is always our goal, we have, over the years offered everything needed for pet owners to care for their furry family members.

In our 25 years in business, we have opened and maintained 5 stores with the newest one being our Pet Source Convenience store in Bolton, MA in the Country Cupboard Plaza. The new store is intended to be a quick, one stop convenience for pet owners. We have also added a section designed to care for chickens and your feathered pets as well.

We will be celebrating our New Bolton Store’s Grand Opening on Saturday May 4th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1:30pm.

There will be vendors on hand offering product samples as well as a representative from Phinney’s Friends to educate about their rescue organization.

There will be free Pet Source reusable tote bags given out Saturday after the ribbon cutting while supplies last.

Check your local paper for our Grand Opening Coupon.

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    Two summers ago, not long after Kobe Bryant had been arrested on rape charges in Colorado, I was walking through a San Diego shopping mall. Mixed among the many obese kids wearing overpriced $100-plus athletic jerseys and $100-plus athletic shoes, I saw two athletic-looking, middle-school-aged girls.

    One wore a Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers jersey. The other was dressed in an Allen Iverson Philadelphia Sixers jersey. This wasn't long after Iverson had been accused of domestic violence against his wife.

    "What are those girls thinking?" I wondered. No doubt they don't read newspapers, because most kids these days don't, but surely they watch TV and log on to the Internet.

    I was reminded of that unanswered question recently when I saw national sales numbers for NFL jerseys released by the NFL. The No. 1-selling jersey was for former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, now with the Oakland Raiders. Listed at No. 6 was Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson.

    Let me see if I have this straight: Moss, the poster boy for selfish play, a guy who walked off the field in a fit of pique before the end of a game that Minnesota lost last year, is No. 1 in sales. Tomlinson, the personification of team player and a leader by example, the guy who didn't make noise about abandoning San Diego following a miserable 4-12 season in 2003 and signed a long-term deal before last year's 12-4 season reversed the Chargers' fortunes, is five places lower than Moss in his sales shadow.

    What are kids thinking? I don't even want to know how many thousands of dollars difference we're talking.

    With the Chargers opening training camp this week and Tomlinson going back to work, I asked a high school football coach for insight. Robert Savage is the head coach at Morse, one of San Diego's inner-city high schools with a diverse enrollment that is largely African-American, Hispanic and Filipino.

    "Usually, the kids who are playing high school football see the difference between a Randy Moss and a LaDainian Tomlinson," Savage told me. "The kids who play for me know Tomlinson is a quiet guy off the field who does his job. The kids who don't play football, they're the ones buying Moss' jersey. He's a recognizable face because he's always in the news, whether it's good or bad. They're wannabes and they like that bad-boy image."

    Savage also said Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens, another poster boy for selfish play who is attempting a noisy ploy to renegotiate his contract, isn't a favorite among his players.

    "One of my best receivers is Teddy Wilson, and he sees the difference between Moss and a hard worker like Jerry Rice," Savage said. "The kids who play for me, they say, 'Yeah, Moss is a good player, but why did he quit on his team?' And they're turned off by Owens, too."

    With my faith restored in America's football youth, I took another look at the top 10-selling jerseys:

    1) Moss, bad guy; 2) Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick, good guy; 3) New England quarterback Tom Brady, good guy; 4) Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb, good guy; 5) Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, good guy; 6) LT, good guy; 7) Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich, good guy; 8) Tampa Bay rookie running back Carnell Williams, good guy; 9) New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey, arrogant Miami alumnus who could still turn out to be a good guy or a bad guy; and 10) New York Giants running back Tiki Barber, good guy.

    I also asked Savage's son, Darius, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound senior and state high school champion in the discus who is one of the nation's top college recruits in both sports, whose jersey he wears.

    "I don't have one," he said. "I wear my own (Morse) jersey to school. The ones who wear an NFL jersey, they want to be that person. I just want to be myself. But some day I hope to have my own NFL jersey with my name on it."

    The good guys win, after all.

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Strath Burn (left) only just failed at Haydock last time

Strath Burn

What are the best bets for the Champions Sprint Stakes?

The Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot on Saturday (due off 1.20pm) comes under the scrutiny of our resident tipster.

Who’s favourite?
After clearly not staying a mile in the French 2000 Guineas, Muhaarar has rattled off three consecutive victories over 6f at the highest level, thus becoming the first British Sprinter since Dayjur in 1990 to land three Group 1s in the same season. Given a break since the latest of those, the Prix Maurice de Greet at Deauville in August, he is reported to be in great shape by his trainer Charlie Hills, who will have had this race in mind since his course and distance success at the royal meeting. He’ll be hoping the weather forecast is right as his charge is definitely better on ground no slower than good – currently “good to soft” with no rain forecast.

Who else is fancied?
He will have to be at or near to his best, mind, as he faces some seriously fast rivals, possibly headed by Henry Candy’s Twilight Son, who kept his unbeaten record (5-5) intact when landing the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time. He will have to settle a bit better over this stiff 6f, though, as he appeared to be running on empty close home and only just held on from the re-opposing Strath Burn, who has reportedly thrived since.

The Tin Man is the only other runner at a single-figure price – due to the fact Muhaarar is taking a large chunk out other market – and it’s easy to see why. Always highly regarded, he made mincemeat of his rivals in a competitive handicap over track and trip a couple of weeks ago and he wouldn’t be the first horse to make a successful transition from handicaps to Group company in this division. His half-brother Deacon Blues won this very race in 2011 and connections clearly think he can emulate that horse, having forked out £40,000 to supplement him.

Any decent outsiders?
Last year’s winner Gordon Lord Byron is back for more, but he doesn’t arrive in such good form and this year’s renewal looks tougher. Danzeno pulled too hard when sixth in the Sprint Cup and has since won a small conditions race at Musselburgh, so he might do better here. The rest are much harder to fancy and I just hope that the likely big field (which includes several no-hopers) doesn’t result in too many hard luck stories as the hold-up horses will need the gaps to come at the right time.

Who’s going to win then?
Muhaarar has proved himself to be the best sprinter around and he will win if running up to his best and granted some luck in running. However, bookmakers are hardly giving him away at just 2/1 and with some niggling doubts – ground won’t be as fast as he likes, no obvious pacemaker in the race to bring his stamina into play – I’ve got to take him on. Step forward his stablemate STRATH BURN ran an absolute cracker at Haydock last time and his trainer is sounding quite bullish about his chances, saying: “He’s absolutely thrived since then and I don’t think I could have got a horse better for a race – I couldn’t be more pleased with the way he looks and he did a great piece of work last week.” At 12/1 with Ladbrokes, he’ll do for me!

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Gut Full Of Human…Hair?? Four-Pound Hair Ball Found In Teenage Girls Stomach!!

- By Bossip Staff

The 19-year-old had a habit of eating hair and chalk in class…and she finally complained of a stomach ache after she hadn’t been able to eat or drink isht for a ‘few days’. SMH

According to The Huffington Post…

The girl went to Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore last month…Upon examination, doctors discovered a hair ball weighting nearly four pounds stuck between her stomach and small intestine, the New York Daily News reported.

Turns out the girl had a bad habit of eating her hair and chalk while in class, and the combination ended up stuffing her insides to the gills.

Dr. Parvinder Singh Lubana led a team of gastro-surgeons who were able to remove the giant hairball from the patient, reported.

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My garden is growing…for now!

It’s that time of year again. Time to start the garden. Last year was my first time having a garden. I have a raised bed that my husband and godfather so generously built for me. I utilize the square foot gardening method. It’s pretty simple once you get the general concept down and it’s a way more efficient use of space. I only have one 4′ x 4′ bed, but I hope to expand in the future.

Garden 2011

I was able to plant my first vegetables and herbs on Tuesday thanks to a friend’s generosity to watch Jeremiah for me. I dabbled in growing my own plants from seeds last year and it was huge flop! I’m going to table that interest until next year. Instead I went to my trusty Lowes and Southern States to get transplants. (If you haven’t visited a Southern States, you really should. It’s a farmer owned cooperative!)

Last year my spinach and lettuce did really well. I tried several different kinds of lettuce. While I enjoyed the taste of all of them, I found the curlier lettuce (Buttercrunch) to be more worrisome to wash. This year I’m trying out Great Lakes Lettuce, head style lettuce, mainly because my options were limited and the Romaine looked rough!

I stuck with basic herbs of parsley and basil last year. I found that I had too many herbs with four plants per square, so I decided to cut back on quantity and expand on variety. It’s hard to believe that as much as I love basil, I forgot to buy it. I did manage to plant parsley, cilantro, and chives.

Since I was so excited to have a garden last year, I kind of went overboard when I bought the plants to fill it. I tried carrots from seed, onions from sets, and Brussels sprouts without knowing much about any of them. They all failed and I vowed to stay away from them this year. Well, I couldn’t resist the idea of planting Georgia Sweet onions as I love the Vidalia onion taste. Hopefully, I’ll have better luck this year as I’m pretty sure they just needed more water.

My gamble plant of spring 2012 is bok choy. Even though I’ve never made anything with bok choy and I rarely eat it, the idea of growing bok choy made me feel adventurous. Really, it was just an impulse buy. Regardless, I’m excited to learn more about bok choy this year.

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Here’s a look at what I have so far.

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Publishing on a Diet – SlimBooks

I don’t know how many times I’ve thought (and said), “Most business books are 30-50% too long.

It’s not that there isn’t value in the content. It’s just that the reader has a lot of work to do in order to distill it. Can’t we buy 100-proof books instead?

This appears to be the approach of SlimBooks. So, when Sarah Evans announced that her new book, [Re]Frame, was available through SlimBooks, I had to check it out. Not only because I think highly of Sarah, but also because of the SlimBooks format.

I like what I’m seeing.

The era of quick and simple electronic publishing is well underway; traditional publishing is being thoroughly disrupted. With ventures like Seth Godin‘s Domino Project and Tim SandersNet Minds, we’ll continue to see innovative new way to introduce voices into the marketplace. SlimBooks looks like a great addition to the mix – it seems to me like a perfect format for at least two types of books:

  1. Nugget collections
  2. Distilled, focused content (without all the fluff)

Sarah’s book falls into the first category. It is a series of brief thoughts, drawn from her life and business experience. It’s the kind of book designed for a quick pep talk each morning, helping you “re-frame” how you look at challenges and opportunities. It’s folksy, practical, personal, and to the point. And, importantly, it’s Sarah – not some unrecognizable version of Sarah fitting into a pre-baked business book format.

Worth $4.95? Sure. [Re]Frame will probably provide greater value to those earlier on in their career arc, but I already found myself musing a new blog post based on the idea contained in the chapter, Be An Owner (a “chapter” in this book being, typically, 1.5 pages!)

As someone for whom distillation of content and ideas seems to be a DNA-level blessing/curse, the potential for the second type of book fascinates me. Maybe I’m just old fashioned, but I think traditional books don’t refine the gold very well, and leave us with far too much ore. I suspect that there are many potential authors out there, who have valuable ideas but for whom the traditional publishing format (both writing and business) is a mismatch. It will be interesting to see new voices liberated through the availability of a platform that approaches content in a different manner.

Will we see a spate of new “diet” books? I hope so – as long as the content is nutritious and the extra calories are left out!

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  1. Tom Martin says:

    Interesting Steve — Love Sarah but 1.5 page chapters?

    Is it really a book or just a collection of blog posts in a more convenient, portable form?

    I love the new democratization that epublishing is bringing to life but I sometimes fear that we begin to dilute the meaning of things.

    For me Books are more grounded, deeper analytical or informational deliverables on a key subject matter. I expect that the ideas will be more well grounded and more thoroughly presented to me than say in a blog post.

    Can you really introduce an idea and then thoroughly vet it in a page and a half?

    Maybe in this case you can given the focus but for more complex ideas, marketing for instance, I worry that by making it possible for anyone who “could” be an author to be one, we forget that not everyone “should” be an author because frankly they just don’t have the chops for it — and I’m not for a minute placing Sarah in that frame of reference because she is one who both could and should write long-form.

    • Tom – with apologies to Bill Clinton, I think perhaps this comes down to what the meaning of “book” is. Sarah’s volume is in no way intended to be a Book as you have so defined – it is, in a sense, more of a devotional volume for personal and professional growth. But I don’t view all books as detailed, analytical treatises, nor do I believe that all topics need that treatment in every instance. Semantics matter, of course, but I’m not sure where the line can/should be drawn between an official “book” and a collection of written content that doesn’t qualify for that title…Are children’s books not books? Are books of quotations not books? What about Seth Godin’s shorter works? It’s an interesting topic for discussion…

      • Tom Martin says:

        Steve i feel like I”m reading Dr Sues 😉

        Yest context matters… and yes all of those books are books, so maybe my concern is more in the arena of professional or business books. The ones consultants often write to position themselves as an expert on a chosen topic and that business people often buy in search of knowledge and guidance.

        I would say that Sarah’s is a Book by definition — SlimBook — and the entire epublishing industry is playing off the traditional context of “book” in that they’re value play is the democratization of book publishing.

        That said, I just hope the industry keeps some kind of walls up lest they devalue the entire industry or term ebook, slimbook, etc., from a consumer point of view.

    • Hi Tom. Thanks so much for the feedback. Your points are important and so very valid. It’s funny because I’m working on a guest post for @MuckRack and I made sure to include that this content is all original, not repurposed blog content. That said, I kept my blog style writing in mind for each “chapter.” I intend the book to be read in snippets so people have an opportunity to digest the information and work on building new habits or reframing. I think it’s important that people like you hold writers accountable to doing their best work, regardless of the length. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

  2. Kevin Kruse says:

    Steve, great post on a topic I’m passionate about. I’d actually pay MORE for someone to distill the big book down to its essence. Also, so few people buy books, and fewer people read the books they buy, that I think brevity is critical if we really want to get our message out there.

    I still remember when I wrote my first book over a dozen years ago. The editor as Jossey-Bass told me it had to be 400 pages. “Readers really need that much detail?” I asked, naively. “No, because I want to charge over $20 for it. It needs to feel heavy in buyers hands before they’ll pay that much.” Not making it up. Old wisdom is big books justify big prices.

    Distilled wisdom for the price of a latte is the way to go.

    • Kevin,

      That was my experience as well. Honestly, I don’t think I’m smart enough, nor have enough content in my brain to produce a 400+ page book. In fact, I can rarely read a book that long unless it’s The Lord of the Rings.

      You sound like a perfect candidate for SlimBooks. Let me know if you want an intro to the founders.

    • Kevin, love the “latte” phrase! I believe in getting to the point immediately, whether it’s a book, a Powerpoint presentation, or a marketing message. When it comes to words, more is less – less clarity, and less retention. Anyone can pile up words into pages – it takes real talent to distill ideas to the fewest (and most vivid) possible phrases.

    • Kevin Madsen says:

      Kevin – agree with Steve, love the “latte” analogy, and I love that you said you’d pay more for distilled wisdom. That’s how we feel as well. It shouldn’t be: “A 50 page book for $4.95? But I can get a 250 page book for $12.95!” If the ratio of valuable content/fluff is measurably higher in the short book, that should be flipped, and the short book should be worth more. Glad you see things the same way.

      Glad we’ve got awesome authors like Sarah leading the charge on this.

  3. Steve,

    Thank you so much for your review. It’s a scary thing to put yourself “out there.” That’s what [RE]FRAME feels like to me. I appreciate you being open to exploring the idea of “slim book” through SlimBooks.

    There’s no reason anyone should ever hear the words, “Your book is great. We just need it to weigh more.” That’s essentially what I heard from other publishers (who wanted me to write about PR and social media). Sometimes what you have to say doesn’t meet a page requirement and, even more, doesn’t need one. My writing style is informal and fits the “short and sweet” category quite nicely. I will not string together an endless list of adjectives for the sake of page length.

    I view this book as a resource, or addendum…the distilled down information. No fluff. I even gave up additional space on each page purely for visual content. It was the “pinterestification” of the book and something I believe helps the learning process for readers who are visually driven.

    This format isn’t right for all types of books that would be silly. Some books require additional analysis, examples, but this isn’t one of them.

    I love that this thread is building a conversation around the traditional publishing model, which I believe needs to get up to speed. I look forward to reading others’ opinions. Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions at

    Thanks again! -Sarah

  4. This all reminds me of a blog post from 3 years ago with a different angle, Progressive Publishing: I still think it’s a valid model for the future.

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Bug 129733 - Portmap can't be told only to bind to loopback interface
Portmap can't be told only to bind to loopback interface
Product: Fedora
Classification: Fedora
Component: portmap (Show other bugs)
i686 Linux
medium Severity medium
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Assigned To: Steve Dickson
: FutureFeature
Depends On:
Blocks: 1366045
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Reported: 2004-08-12 05:29 EDT by Troels Arvin
Modified: 2016-09-07 00:48 EDT (History)
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Description Troels Arvin 2004-08-12 05:29:06 EDT
Description of problem:
Most network-listening daemons in Fedora can be instructed to bind to
the loopback interface only. Portmap is an exception. This is a
particular problem on desktop installations where the file alteration
monitor (fam) needs portmap (on servers, one may simply remove portmap
if it isn't needed). FAM seems to be on the path to removal in the
next, or subsequent Fedora Core releases; but until then, I believe
that a modified portmap package should be shipped.

I've created a patch which adds a "-l" switch to portmap, instructing
it to bind only. Also, I have changed the init-script to
look for a /etc/sysconfig/portmap script and honor whatever $OPTIONS
exist there, when starting the daemon; in addition, I have added a
/etc/sysconfig/portmap file consisting of one line: OPTIONS="-l"
This means that portmap will not listen on publicly exposed interfaces
by default, in line with other recent Fedora/Red Hat changes, such as
sendmail's default loopback-only behaviour (and X's ditto?). I know
that portmap access can be restricted, using hosts.allow/hosts.deny,
but that doesn't help much if a security bug is found in the code
initially accepting portmap trafic.

While messing with the portmap package, I also changed the initscript,
such that bug #99308 is closed.

My portmap patch, and other files for the altered portmap package, are
here: http://troels.arvin.dk/portmap-rpm-changes/

The portmap patch has been sent to the upstream project manager
(Wietse Venema).

I've tested the altered portmap package on my laptop, and
FAM-dependent applications seem to work well.

I suggest that an altered portmap package like the one proposed be
included in Fedora Core. If the Fedora Core developers think it's too
drastic not to have portmap listening on all interfaces by default,
then the default behaviour could be changed (although I don't
recommend it).

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):

How reproducible:

Steps to Reproduce:
There is no way to make the current portmap daemon bind to
only. (Checked documentation and code.)

Additional info:
Comment 1 Steve Dickson 2004-08-12 06:44:26 EDT
It probably does make sense to enable portmapper to only
listen on the lookback interface.
Comment 2 Troels Arvin 2004-08-12 10:35:58 EDT
I have updated the files at
http://troels.arvin.dk/portmap-rpm-changes/ to include an adjusted man
page, as well.
Comment 3 Steve Dickson 2004-08-12 14:59:25 EDT
This patch is in version -63
Comment 4 Troels Arvin 2004-11-27 14:35:21 EST
The option to make portmap listen on the loopback interface only is
now in Fedora Core 3, although the loopback-only isn't the default
behaviour (unfortunately). I'm closing this feature request.

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BCDN Update, October 2008

This month’s newsletter was sent to all BCDN developers on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

Since sending the email, there has been one modification to the original newsletter’s information. The new release of Bungee Connect will happen on Monday, October 13, not today. (I forgot about a cardinal rule of new releases, as set by BCDN members: never do a system update on a Friday. My bad!)

Hey, everyone:

It’s been a while since the last Bungee Connect Developer Network update, and we have been cooking up some great stuff for you. Let’s get to it.

Master Bungee Connect: The Learn Tab

The Learn tab provides you with the essential Programmer’s Guide material to Bungee Connect. Through hands-on activities, code examples, and short videos that quickly cover key concepts, this is your fast track to master the fundamentals of Bungee Connect. Reaction to it has been very positive.

“I’ve been through Units 1 & 2 of the new [Learn tab]. I found them very helpful. In fact, I think it’s the best example of on-line self-training that I’ve come across.” — Jan Varga, Amethon Solutions (Australia)

Now that it’s up and online, I challenge you to conquer it. As of today, any developer who passes all three Unit quizzes in the Learn tab will receive the BCDN Welcome Aboard Kit, which includes a Bungee Connect shirt. (You’ll be prompted for shipping information after passing the third quiz.)

Get going by logging onto Bungee Connect. The new Learn tab will be there waiting for you:

Bungee Connect Supports Google Chrome

Since our last update, Google announced their new browser, Google Chrome. Bungee Connect has aggressively supported the big three standard browsers (Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer), and we typically keep other browsers at arm’s length. However, when Google talks, a lot of web geeks listen, and we knew that Chrome would soon be in high demand. That’s why Chrome has joined our list of officially supported browsers.

Try Bungee SQL Admin

Got a PostgreS or MySQL database? Need to set up tables or modify stored data? Bungee SQL Admin is a rich Internet application that lets anybody to rapidly manage MySQL & PostgreSQL database systems. The app was build on Bungee Connect, but you do not need a Bungee Connect account to use it.

Beside being a handy utility on its own, Bungee SQL Admin has been added to the list of Example Code available to BCDN developers, providing you with source code from which you can learn or freely create derivative works. (Look for it in the “Applications” section.)

Try out Bungee SQL Admin.

The Next Platform Update? (Coming on October 10 13)

We opened the latest BCDN Preview on September 26, allowing BCDN Developers early access to the latest features and updates. It comes a huge list of fixes, as our intrepid product manager Dave Brooksby explained in the BCDN Preview announcement.

On Friday Monday, October 10 13, we plan to update Bungee Connect (the current production platform) to the version currently used on the BCDN Preview. Until then, you can try out the new version at http://preview.bungeeconnect.com.

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Over the next couple weeks, the community team will be integrating Bungee Connect and Get Satisfaction. Our first step is to get automatic account provisioning and single sign-on worked out. After that, we’ll bring the old forums content into the new system.

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1. What kind of battery is it?

The ATTO battery has been tested and certified according to international standards, including ISO and IATA, in terms of design, integration, labor and QA.

2. Is there a refund policy?

Yes, there is a 14-day, full money-back guarantee. You will receive the full amount paid to Moving Life excluding shipping costs and taxes paid to your local vendors or authorities.

3. Do I need to assemble ATTO when it arrives?

No, ATTO comes fully assembled and ready to use from the box. Please watch the unboxing video.

5. Do you ship anywhere in the world?

Yes, we do!

6. What does the warranty cover?

3-Year Warranty – All structural frame components, including: mobility scooter chassis, steering mechanism, seat mechanism, rear-wheel extensions, all welding.
2-Year Warranty – All electronic parts, including controllers and battery chargers. Service for the controller or battery charger must be carried out by an authorized Moving Life dealer. Any attempt to open or dismantle these items renders the guarantee void for that item.
1-Year Warranty – Drivetrain, including: motor, front-wheel fork and brake and battery. (Reduced battery performance is not covered if due to heavy use or negligence).

7. How do I get replacement parts?

After a certified Moving Life technician determines which parts need to be replaced, we will send them directly to you for the technician to replace. We cover all costs including parts, shipping and labor under your warranty period in the country where you purchased the product. If you purchased a Moving Life product from a dealer you should contact the dealer.

 8. If my ATTO is in need of repair, do you make house calls?

Yes, we do! We will work with you to solve any problem you have with your ATTO as soon as possible. If necessary, we will dispatch a certified Moving Life technician to your location provided you are in the country where we purchased the product. If you purchased a Moving Life product from a dealer you should contact the dealer.

9. Who do I call when I have a problem?

For any technical question or repair, or in any event of an emergency, contact our technical support team from anywhere in the world, 24/7. If you purchased a Moving Life product from a dealer you should contact the dealer.

10. Does ATTO come with lubricant?

Yes, the lubricant is supplied inside the box. Please watch the unboxing video.

11. Do I need to lubricate ATTO on a regular basis?

Yes. To ensure long service life, ATTO should be lubricated every 6 months, following the simple instructions in your owner’s manual. This requires no special skills and can be done by everyone. All lubrication points are easily accessible. Please watch the instructional video to see how it is done.

12. What is ATTO’s life expectancy?

ATTO’s expected service life is 10 years and it will extend much longer provided care and maintenance procedures are carefully followed.

13. What certification tests has the battery passed?

All of our batteries are certified for –
Safety: IEC 62133
Sea and Air Transport: UN 38.3

14. What safety tests has ATTO passed?

ATTO was designed to comply with the following international safety requirements for medical electrical equipment –
Safety: EN12184 Labeling: ISO 7176-15 EMC: ISO 7176-21
Risk Management: ISO 14971
Regulatory Compliance: EEC: Annex V of 93/42/EEC
The European Medical Devices Directive of 93/42/EEC classifies the ATTO mobility scooter as a Class I device.

15. What type of motor do you use?

We have developed a fully customized, brushless, permanent magnet DC motor (BLDC), combining solid core engineering with powerful gears and a robust braking mechanism. This unique combination allows for a smooth drive over many years and great distances.

16. What is the wattage of your battery?

ATTO’s battery has a capacity of 250 W/h.

17. What type of battery technology do you use?

ATTO uses a powerful, yet compact and lightweight, 48-volt “non-spillable” lithium-Ion battery with a UL- and CE-approved charger with self-shutdown functionality for safety and extended battery life.

18. What materials is ATTO made of?

ATTO is composed of aviation-grade aluminum, high-tech plastics, nylon-enforced ABS and PU filled non-pneumatic tires.

19. Can I add arm rests to my ATTO?

Yes, you can order arm rests as an add-on.

20. What is the minimum ground clearance?

ATTO’s minimum ground clearance is 4 inches (10 cm).

21. What is the maximum incline degree?

The maximum incline is 6 degrees.

22. What is ATTO’s turning radius?

ATTO’s turning radius is 53 inches (135 cm).

 23. Can ATTO drive in reverse?

Yes! ATTO is equipped with a driving direction button. Simply press on the button to change the driving direction.

24. What is ATTO’s maximum speed?

ATTO’s maximum driving speed is 4 mph (6.4 km/h) in most countries and above 6 mph (10 km/h) in some countries.

25. How much does ATTO weigh?

ATTO’s weight, not including the battery, is –
Front half: 26.4 lb (12 Kg)
Rear half: 35.7 lb (16.2 Kg)
Assembled: 62.2 lb (28.2 Kg)
The battery weighs 4.1 lb (1.85 Kg)

26. What are ATTO’s dimensions?

ATTO’s dimensions are:

28 in (72 cm)

15.3 in (39 cm)

16.5 in (42 cm)

35 in (90 cm)

47 in (120 cm)

22 in (56 cm)

 28. Can I take ATTO on public transport?

Absolutely. ATTO was designed with public transport in mind and can be taken on trains, buses, taxis, ferries, etc.

29. Is ATTO’s battery wattage appropriate for air travel?

According to IATA standards, a mobility scooter’s Lithium-Ion battery is limited to 350 W/h. Some airline staff members are not aware of the standard for mobility scooters and will insist that the maximum wattage not exceed 150 W/h, the IATA’s limit for laptop batteries. At this point, you may present them with the battery certification documents you received with ATTO, whose battery has a capacity of 250 W/h.

30. Can I take ATTO on an airplane?

Yes. Most airlines will allow you to stow your ATTO in the overhead compartments in the cabin. Otherwise it can be stored in the baggage hold.

31. How long and how often should I charge the battery?

A 4- to 5-hour charge delivers up to 10 miles (16 km) of continuous driving on average. We recommend that the battery be recharged before it is completely drained in order to ensure long service life.
Our advanced Lithium-Ion battery uses all of its storage capacity all the time, so –
There is no “memory effect” as experienced with older battery technology
The battery can be used when only partially charged

32. Can I adjust the driving console and seat height?

Yes. The console can be adjusted to various heights and angles for maximum comfort, while the seat mechanism can be adjusted to one of three fixed heights. Please watch the instructional video to see how it is done.

33. Is it easy to load ATTO into and of a car?

It takes just a few seconds to split ATTO into two easy-to-lift parts. When you reach your destination, simply join the two parts together. Please watch the instructional video to see how it is done.

34. How long does it take to fold up or unfold ATTO?

ATTO can be folded up or unfolded in as little as 10 seconds. Please watch the instructional video to see how it is done.

35. Can I ride my ATTO in the rain?

Only to get out of the rain! ATTO was designed for use in dry weather for the best performance and safety.

36. Can a non-disabled person legally drive an ATTO?

Not really. In most countries, mobility scooters may only be driven by a non-disabled person under the following circumstances:
Demonstrating a vehicle for sales purposes
Training a disabled user
Taking the vehicle to, or from, a service center

37. What is ATTO’s maximum weight allowance?

The maximum user weight for our current model is 220 lb (100 Kg).

38. Would certain medications restrict me from driving an ATTO?

If you regularly take medication that makes you drowsy, you should consider whether or not it would be safe to drive a mobility scooter. If you are in any doubt, consult your doctor. You should definitely not use a mobility scooter when under the influence of alcohol or medicinal marijuana.

39. Do I need training before driving an ATTO?

ATTO is very easy to operate. It requires no special skills and can be mastered quickly. To help you learn, please watch the instructional video.

If you are using a mobility vehicle for the first time, or if it has been a while since you have last driven one, we strongly advise you to practice to ensure that you can steer and control the vehicle properly and safely, especially on uneven surfaces.

 40. Can the battery be charged separately?

Yes, you can charge the battery either on-board or off-board. Removing and reinstalling the battery is easy. Please watch the instructional video to see how it is done.

41. Can I use my ATTO indoors and outdoors?

ATTO was designed for use both indoors and outdoors on various surfaces, such as sidewalks, pavement, footpaths, bridleways, pedestrian areas and at street crossings.

42. Are there any age restrictions?

While there is no age limit, we recommend that users be taller than 5 feet (150 cm) for maximum safety.

43. What are the minimum recommended user requirements?

Potential users should assess their:
Reaction time
Balance and posture
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to get on and off the scooter
Potential users should also be able to judge distance, recognize obstacles and hazards and be able to see pedestrians and other vehicles clearly and easily. Consulting with a medical professional is recommended.

44. Who is ATTO intended for?

ATTO is intended for people with an injury, physical disability or medical condition that prevents them from walking long distances.

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Senior Wisdom: Mary Byers

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Mary Byers

Bwog staff has (for the most part) descended into summer hibernation.  To celebrate both this resting period and the Class of ’13’s impending graduation ceremonies, we will exclusively be publishing Senior Wisdoms (along with a Blue and White piece or two that we really enjoyed) for the rest of the week.  First up today: Queen of SEAS Mary Byers.

Name, Hometown, School: Mary Byers. Portland, OR. SEAS.

Claim to fame? SEAS 2013 Class President for four years running (freshman year, Carman 6 ~*~shoutout~*~ began calling me the Queen of SEAS and I’ve shamelessly never really stopped anyone since), COÖP enthusiast, and I achieved the dream of having my own spread in the Columbia Blue Guide.

Oh and for some reason GreyStone Apartments is using my face on their CUID in their colorful banner ad on the right side of Bwog, which is totally weird.  Is that a claim to fame??

Where are you going? Returning to my Pacific Northwest roots! Moving to Seattle, WA to work for

Three things you learned at Columbia:

  1. Everybody here is at least a little neurotic in their own special way.  People manifest it differently, and there’s something to learn from everyone.
  2. You must take risks at Columbia.  This is not the place to play it safe.
  3. Life at Columbia gets a lot easier when you check your FOMO at the door.  There are far too many things to do and too many people to see here to spend your time wondering where you could have gone or who you could have hung out with last night.  Facebook doesn’t really help with this at all, but it helps to realize that people are probably trying to make it look like they’re having more fun than you anyway.

Back in my day… The Center for Student Advising didn’t have as much glass paneling, it was a lot harder to print stuff on campus (thank you [email protected] + a special nod to D.Hu for OwlPrinters), and upperclassmen were jealous of our SEAS beanies.

Justify your existence in 30 words or fewer: I once taught a café full of people in Vietnam how to play Jenga. Everything I do is for my parents. I might let you touch my hair.

Write a CU Admirers post to anyone or anything at Columbia: To Wilma (from Wilma’s Grill): Thank you for being an absolute angel and inviting me home with you for Thanksgiving dinner my junior year when you found out that I wasn’t able to go home over break.  Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings and I counted mine twice that year.  Your kindness and warm spirit make Columbia (not to mention John Jay) a better place, day in and day out.

And guys, I know that she only makes omelets at John Jay, but you have not lived until you’ve tried this woman’s Thanksgiving dinner.

Would you rather give up oral sex or cheese? One pairs better with wine, so I’m sticking with that.

One thing to do before graduating: Go home with a friend over break or just go visit them in their hometown.  It’s really fun and eye-opening to be able to see where they grew up/hung out and to meet their pets and parents.  If they drive, it’s always pretty trippy to have them drive you around after months of taking the subway and cabs.

Any regrets? Sharing the cup that gave me mono freshman year… that sucked. Not trying out for a dance group.  Intimidating myself out of going to office hours way too many times.  Inconsequential regrets aside, these four years have been spectacular and inspiring and I’ve met so many ridiculously amazing people.  PEACE OUT COLUMBIA! IT’S BEEN REAL!

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  1. CC

    Mary, never got to know you but you sound incredible. Especially the part about Wilma-- pretty sure she was counting her blessings having you there (that sounded corny. still probably true.)

  2. How did Mary

    indavertently take part in global warming?

    She contributed to the rise of SEAS!

  3. Anonymous

    "but it helps to realize that people are probably trying to make it look like they’re having more fun than you anyway"

    soooo true

  4. Anonymous

    The financial records of ESC and CCSC should be audited.

  5. Anonymous

    It has got to be the hair Cotton, it's beautiful- feathered and lethal! You just don't see it nowadays.

    Mary is awesome! I had her in my COOP group, I consider myself blessed.

  6. Anonymous

    Let's just say your personal budgeting gets a lot easier when you're elected to student government.

  7. "one pairs better with wine"

    oral sex & wine: a tasting guide

  8. Anonymous

    I really think you were only president because no one cared to actually vote except people who were involved with student council. Plus you were only friendly to everyone until you got elected freshman year. Every since that we lived on the same floor and you didn't bother to say hi or look my way. So you lost my vote after that.

  9. MB Enthusiast

    Mary Byers, I have had a ladycrush on you for so long now YOU ARE THE BEST

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