DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON is a raunchy documentary about the history of the wildly successful humor magazine, which began in the early 1970s. The magazine’s popularity led to such popular comedy movies as ANIMAL HOUSE and CADDYSHACK. The documentary is packed with images of the shocking humor for which the iconoclastic magazine became infamous. It’s also packed with images, film footage and audio recordings of such legendary comedy stars as John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray, most of whom became stars in both TV and movies. Two of the magazine’s writers went on to write for the long-running SIMPSONS TV show. Conservative humorist P.J. O’Rourke also wrote for the magazine.
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD contains a fascinating history of comedy and pop culture in the 1970s and 1980s, including the influence that the magazine’s irreverent, crude humor had on today’s comedy. As such, the documentary is informative and entertaining. However, DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD has a strong pagan worldview with lots of excessive crude content and references to alcohol and drug abuse.
(PaPaPa, LLL, V, SS, NNN, AAA, DDD, MMM) Very strong pagan worldview about the iconoclastic humor magazine “National Lampoon”; at least 50 obscenities (mostly f” words) and 12 profanities; a couple of quick shots of violent photos or implied violence, including a famous shot of an Vietnamese man getting shot in head at point blank range which is turned into a sick joke and an image of a dog with a gun held to its head, saying it would be shot if the magazine isn’t purchased; strong sexual humor abounds throughout, mostly seen in images of the pages of the magazine being discussed; numerous shots of upper and full female nudity; images of alcohol use and alcohol abuse is discussed throughout; drug use and drug abuse are shown and discussed throughout; and, very strong miscellaneous immorality encompasses a wide array of images and shocking jokes in bad taste and it’s also made clear that the magazine finally collapsed under an advertising boycott after a Christian lobbying group protested a sacrilegious image in the magazine.
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD is a raunchy, no-holds-barred documentary about the history of the wildly successful humor magazine “National Lampoon,” which led to such comedy movies as ANIMAL HOUSE, CADDYSHACK and NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION. DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD is entertaining and informative, but has a strong pagan worldview with lots of crude content, foul language and sick jokes.
The National Lampoon was a magazine that sprang to life in the early 1970s, as an outgrowth of the Harvard Lampoon, a long-running, elite humor magazine on the Harvard campus. Funded by a well-heeled businessman with an admittedly sick sense of humor named Matty Simmons, the magazine reflected the no-holds-barred attitudes fostered by the anarchic decade of the 1960s. It introduced an entirely new generation of comedy stars to the world.
The documentary is packed with images of the shocking humor for which the magazine became infamous, and will likely be offensive to many discerning, media-wise viewers. However, it contains a fascinating history of comedy and pop culture over the course of the 1970s and 1980s, and the influence that sick humor had on the comedy of the present day.
The movie is also packed with images, film footage and audio recordings of such legendary comedy stars as John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, and Bill Murray, all of whom went on to stardom on “Saturday Night Live.” A couple National Lampoon writers also went on to write and produce for the long-running THE SIMPSONS on Fox-TV. Conservative humorist P.J. O’Rourke also wrote for the magazine.
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD is an impressive, entertaining, informative documentary about a major influence on contemporary media, but on a moral level, it’s excessive and unacceptable.
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Porsche: The hedge fund that makes cars
It's known for its racy sports cars, but Porsche is fast building a reputation for its even racier punts on the shares of Volkswagen.
The German producer of the 911 and Boxster cars yesterday revealed it made an astonishing £6.33billion windfall gain from its investment in VW stock in the first half.
Porsche has been building up a stake in VW since 2005, and now owns 50.8 per cent of Europe's biggest auto group.
Motor trade: Porsche makes billions from VW
The sports car producer has made more than £12billion from betting on a rise in VW's shares this year and last, as it edges closer to seizing full control.
Porsche was also let off the hook by German regulator Bafin, which yesterday ruled the car group's share dealings in VW broke no market rules.
The carmaker said half-year pre-tax profits rose to £6.75bn, up from £1.54billion. The earnings figure was more than twice its revenue from selling cars, down 13 per cent at £2.8billion.
The gains made during the first half beat the £6.31billion Porsche made from betting on VW shares over the whole of last year.
But it warned profits could be hit extremely hard if the VW share price falls.
Porsche said it intended to increase its stake in VW, adding: 'The company is therefore keeping all its options open. However, a precondition for any investment activity is that the economic conditions support it.'
UniCredit analyst Georg Stuerzer said Porsche's results remained 'in need of explanation'.
But he estimates that Porsche bought its last 20 per cent of
shares at an average price of €103. The shares are now worth more than
The results have cemented Porsche's reputation as a 'hedge fund with a captive auto business', as one analyst described the business.
The carmaker has upset traditional hedge funds, which bet that a company's shares will fall.
Last October, news that Porsche had secured access to about 74 per cent of VW shares led to VW's shares quintupling within 48 hours, briefly making the group the world's most valuable company.
This forced short- sellers to scramble around to buy stock to cover their failed bets.
Porsche then sold a small package of VW options to relieve the buying pressure, which sparked an outcry from shareholders such as Deutsche Bank's investment arm DWS that it had manipulated the market.
But Bafin has cleared the group of any wrongdoing over the matter.
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This year’s Great from Grass ram sale will take place on Friday 25 August with more than 100 rams forward for sale on the day.
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AI Turns F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Characters Into Bollywood Songs And We Are Loving It: Are you a fan of the popular American sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S.? If so, you won’t want to miss this Bollywood-style fan rendition of each character that is currently making waves on the internet. This video showcases a Bollywood song that perfectly matches the unique personality of each beloved character from the show. From Monica, the perfectionist and ‘mother’ of the group, to Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, each character is given a song that captures their essence. Check out the video and see if you agree with the song choices for your favorite F.R.I.E.N.D.S. character!
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Bollywood-style Fan Rendition
Introduction to F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Step into the world of F.R.I.E.N.D.S., the iconic American sitcom that has captured the hearts of millions since its debut in 1994. This beloved show has garnered a massive following and has been recognized with numerous Emmy awards. Join the journey of six friends – Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe – as they navigate the ups and downs of life, forming unbreakable bonds along the way. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. has become a timeless classic, resonating with viewers of all ages and backgrounds.
Bollywood-style Fan Rendition
Prepare to be amazed by a delightful Bollywood-style fan rendition of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. characters. This creative video showcases the perfect Bollywood songs that capture the essence of each beloved character. Monica, the perfectionist and nurturing figure of the group, is beautifully portrayed through the energetic song “I Am The Best” from the film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. Ross, the eager-to-get-married friend, finds his perfect match in the lively track “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” sung by Sonu Nigam.
Rachel, the brave and independent woman, who has learned to stand up for herself, is represented by the soulful song “Radha” from the movie Student Of The Year. Joey, the flamboyant womanizer with a heart of gold, is perfectly captured by the catchy tune “Bachna Ae Haseeno.” Phoebe, the quirky and eccentric member of the group, finds her anthem in the playful track “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana” from the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Lastly, Chandler, the witty and sarcastic friend, is humorously portrayed through the fun-filled song “Pappu Can’t Dance” from the movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
This captivating video, which has gained over 2,58,000 views since its posting on October 11, has received immense love and appreciation from fans. Viewers have expressed their excitement and admiration for the accurate portrayal of the characters through these Bollywood songs. The comments section is filled with fans sharing their favorite moments and songs that resonate with each character. Join the conversation and let us know which F.R.I.E.N.D.S. character is your favorite!
Character Songs in the Rendition
Monica – “I Am The Best” from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Monica, the epitome of perfection and the nurturing force within the group, finds her anthem in the energetic and empowering song “I Am The Best” from the Bollywood film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. This song perfectly captures Monica’s determination, confidence, and unwavering belief in herself. Just like the character, the song exudes a vibrant energy that resonates with anyone who strives to be the best version of themselves.
Ross – “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Ross, the lovable and marriage-obsessed friend, is humorously represented by the song “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” from the Bollywood film of the same name. This catchy track, sung by the talented Sonu Nigam, encapsulates Ross’s eagerness to find love and settle down. With its playful lyrics and peppy beats, the song perfectly captures Ross’s romantic aspirations and adds a touch of fun to his character.
Rachel – “Radha” from Student Of The Year
Rachel, the brave and independent woman who has learned to stand up for herself, finds her anthem in the soulful song “Radha” from the Bollywood film Student Of The Year. This melodious track beautifully represents Rachel’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With its heartfelt lyrics and enchanting melody, “Radha” resonates with Rachel’s strength, resilience, and determination to embrace her true self.
Joey – “Bachna Ae Haseeno” from Bachna Ae Haseeno
Joey, the charismatic and charming womanizer with a heart of gold, is perfectly captured by the lively and flirtatious song “Bachna Ae Haseeno” from the Bollywood film of the same name. This peppy track, filled with infectious energy and catchy beats, mirrors Joey’s playful and carefree nature. Just like the character, the song is irresistibly charming and leaves a lasting impression.
Phoebe – “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana” from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Phoebe, the quirky and eccentric member of the group, finds her anthem in the playful and whimsical song “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana” from the Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. This track perfectly captures Phoebe’s free-spirited nature and unique personality. With its catchy tune and mischievous lyrics, “Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana” reflects Phoebe’s ability to bring joy and laughter to those around her.
Chandler – “Pappu Can’t Dance” from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Chandler, the witty and sarcastic friend known for his quick comebacks, is humorously portrayed through the fun-filled song “Pappu Can’t Dance” from the Bollywood film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. This playful track, with its humorous lyrics and peppy rhythm, perfectly captures Chandler’s lighthearted and humorous personality. Just like the character, the song adds a dose of laughter and entertainment to the rendition.
Reactions to the Video
Viewer Comments and Feedback
The Bollywood-style fan rendition of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. characters has sparked a wave of excitement and appreciation among viewers. The comments section of the video is filled with fans expressing their love for the accurate portrayal of the characters through these Bollywood songs. Let’s take a look at some of the enthusiastic comments and feedback from the viewers.
One viewer wrote, “I could not stop smiling while watching this video! The song choices for each character are spot on. Kudos to the creator for capturing the essence of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. in such a fun and creative way.”
Another comment reads, “I absolutely loved how they matched the songs with the characters. It’s like they were made for each other! This video made me nostalgic and reminded me why I fell in love with F.R.I.E.N.D.S. in the first place.”
A viewer expressed their amusement, saying, “The song ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ for Ross had me laughing so hard! It’s the perfect choice for his character. Brilliant!”
Many viewers appreciated the attention to detail in the rendition. One comment reads, “The song ‘I Am The Best’ for Monica is just genius! It captures her perfectionist nature and confidence so well. This video is a true tribute to the iconic characters of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.”
Some viewers even suggested their own song choices for the characters. One viewer wrote, “For Rachel, I think the song ‘Main Heroine Hu’ would have been a great fit. It embodies her journey of self-discovery and becoming her own hero.”
Overall, the video has received overwhelming praise for its accuracy and creativity. Fans have expressed their gratitude to the creator for bringing their favorite characters to life through these Bollywood songs. It’s evident that F.R.I.E.N.D.S. continues to hold a special place in the hearts of viewers, and this rendition has only deepened their love for the show.
Calling all F.R.I.E.N.D.S. fans! A Bollywood-style fan rendition of each character is making waves on the internet. The video showcases songs that perfectly match the unique personalities of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. From Monica’s “I Am The Best” to Ross’s “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,” these songs capture the essence of the beloved characters. Check out the video and join the fans in sharing your thoughts on this creative tribute. Which character’s song resonated with you the most? Enjoy the nostalgia and keep spreading the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. love!


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Russia Expels 4 Canadian Diplomats
Russia has expelled four Canadian diplomats, one of which was Canadian Ambassador John Kur.
The expulsion was in response to western countries, including Canada, alleging the Russia has poisoned an of ex-spy in Britain.
Russian diplomats had been expelled from Canada and the United States among other countires.
In total 23 countries were informed Friday of expulsions.
Canada, Australia, Albania, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Finland, France, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Estonia.


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DENVER — Providing parents accurate clinical information about vaccines through a website, and providing access to vaccine experts can help improve parents’ attitudes about vaccinating their children, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The 1,093 study participants, who were recruited during pregnancy, were randomly assigned to one of three study groups: website with vaccine information and interactive social media components (or VSM); website with vaccine information only (or VI); or usual care only (UC).
The study team created a website that presented easy-to-understand information on the risks and benefits of vaccination, recommended vaccination schedules, vaccine ingredients and vaccine laws. The investigators also built an interactive social media component within the website that included an expert-moderated blog, discussion forum, chat room and an “Ask a Question” portal where parents could ask experts questions about vaccines.
“It is certainly understandable that some parents have concerns about vaccinating their children because there is a lot of misinformation out there, especially on social media platforms. It is clear there is a need to address parents’ concerns in a convenient, user-friendly forum that they trust,” said Matthew F. Daley, MD, senior investigator at the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research.
Parents were given a survey to assess their vaccine-related attitudes at three points:
Among the 1,093 study participants, 945 parents completed all three surveys. When comparing the first survey given during pregnancy to the second survey given when their children were 3-5 months of age, parents who were hesitant about vaccinations in the VSM and VI arms reported a significant improvement in attitudes about the benefits of vaccines compared to parents in usual care.
When comparing those parents’ responses in the first survey to the last survey given when their children were 12-15 months of age, the VSM and VI arms again showed a significant reduction in parental concerns about vaccination risks compared to usual care. No effect was observed among parents who were not hesitant about vaccinations at baseline.
This study was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research.
Additional study authors include: Komal J Narwaney, MPH, PhD, Jo Ann Shoup, PhD, Nicole M Wagner, MPH, and Jason M Glanz, PhD.
Now in its 25th year, Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Institute for Health Research (IHR) focuses on epidemiologic, behavioral, and health services research to improve the health and medical care of Kaiser Permanente members and the communities it serves. The IHR publishes and disseminates research to improve prevention and treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes, mental health conditions, medication adherence, pediatric vaccination rates, and opioid use. The IHR is staffed by more than 120 physicians and health care employees who are dedicated to conducting research that can be translated into clinical practice, health promotion, and policies to influence the health of all Coloradans.
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 12.2 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health.


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For today’s card I’ve pulled out the Flowering Vine Dies which coordinate with the Vine design stamp set, both from the January to June Mini Catalogue. I love how much detail they have in the three large dies and the overall fresh modern vibe with they have.
I’ve used Just Jade, Magenta Madness and Basic White for this card. I love how much the white background die stands out on the card and the Magenta Madness just adds a pop of colour.
A few Coastal Cabana Rhinestone for the flower centres and the card is done. I can’t wait to play with this set some more.
Today I’m sharing a card which focuses on the Stampin’ Blends, I love these pens so much as they’re easy to blend even when your mixing colours. I’ve used them here to colour in the sunflower bouquet from the Jar of Flowers stamp set.
The sunflowers were coloured with a mix of So Saffron and Cinnamon Cider and the thistle leaves at the back were a mix of Smokey Slate and Just for that lovely silvery effect these leaves had. The thistle head itself was coloured with Dark Misty Moonlight mixed with Light Smokey Slate with a layer of Purple Posy over the top to give some lovely tonal colour.
My image was stamped onto a frame cut from the Ornate Layers die collection, I was worried this die cut would be too big for my card but its fits perfectly. The background paper comes from the Flowers For Every Season DSP Pack which has some great floral and neutral patterns.
To finish off the card I add a strip of the Just Jade Ribbon and a greeting from the Lots to Celebrate stamp set. This stamp set is the perfect companion to Jar of Flowers as it adds some sentiments and extra elemnts to use with the jars.
I didn’t think I’d love the Stitched Triangle Dies as much as I do but they are amazing and definitely one to add to your collection. I love how you can link them togther to create a patchwork effect, create bunting of many sizes or just use them in a random pattern seperatley like I have here.
For both of these cards I use a card base measuring 13.9cm x 10.5cm, slightly smaller than my normal cards bases, so the largest Stitched Rectangle Die fits comfortably on the card front. I then cut out five random triangles out of my rectangle. I used the thick Whisper White cardstock to do the triangle to add some stability to this layer. I then stamped the greeting from So Senitmel in Memento Tuxedo Black, using washie tape to cover half the greeting so only Thank You was stamped.. To finish the card I filled in my triangle windows with 2020-2022 In-Colour Designer Paper.
For the second card I used the die with the long line of triangles and cut five rows. I colour each one with a strip of In-Colour cardstock on the back, I secrured the strips in place with tear and tape. I added the same sentiment, stamped in full on the largest of the Tasteful Labels Dies.
I really love how these cards turned out and can’t wait to play more with the Stitched Triangles.
So yesterday my pre-order arrives with goodies from the new catalogue and the first thing I had to pull out and play with were the new In-Colours for 2020-22, this is one of my favourite things about Stampin’ Up! the five new colours every month….confession time I still have cardstock in every UK colour they’ve released.
If I had to sum up this years colours in one word I’d say FUN. They bright and cheerful and looking at them just makes me happy. So lets have a closer look.
First up is Bumble Bee which many of you will recognise from the Ornate Garden Suite. A bright sunny yellow which I think will fit in well with Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight and So Safffron,
Next up is Cinnamon Cider, a lovely rich chocolate brown. I can’t wait to get my hands on the Stampin’ Blends in this colour as its the prefect animal/tree brown.
This is Just Jade which is a lighter, slightly more muted version of Emerald Envy from a couple of years ago. I can see this working well with Mint Macaron and Shaded Spruce.
This is Magenta Madness and its much brighter than in the photo, think along the lines of Lemon Lime Twist, we’ve not really had a pink like this before so I’m looking forward to playing around with colour combinations for this one.
Last up is Misty Moonlight. I really like this one, its as close to a perfect true blue I think you could get and the perfect compliment to Night of Navy and Seaside Spray.
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This card comes to you as validation of your feeling that it's time to change your career. As much as you've grown tired of your present vocational track, you've also wrestled with insecurities about making the change. You've worried about finances and other aspects involved with this decision. Fortunately, the angels want to let you know that they're helping and supporting you!
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In Tuesday's A.M. Hot Clicks, we told you about Hilary Duff's confession that she and NHL husband Mike Comrie enjoy sexting each other. Now, English model and actress Kelly Brook reveals that she often gets dirty texts from "silly sports people" and that she keeps them "all for collateral."
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It's good to see that even top athletes like to make a spectacle of themselves when they're introduced as part of a wedding party. Check out Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman doing his thing at the recent wedding of a friend.
Dear NFL Network: You were on the right track with your idea to air a game with no announcers, especially since your announcers are Matt Millen and Joe Theismann. However, since it's going to be a REPLAY of the Bengals-Jets game on Saturday, and not the actual live broadcast on Thanksgiving, you don't get credit. Sorry.
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Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, in his second NFL season, is having an outstanding year. He leads the NFL with 12 sacks and is a big reason why Green Bay is 7-3. He's also the subject of this oddly-bizarre-yet-captivating YouTube tribute video thanks to the use of Lionel Richie's Hello. However, one Matthews fan took things just a tad far with the opening paragraph of his Wikipedia page. (Thanks to Christian Gardner, of Buffalo, N.Y., for the tip.)
Fun With Wiki
Clay Matthews Wikipedia
Complex.com has a look at the most notable penalty-kick fails in soccer history.
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The Maryland field hockey team won the national championship last week with an overtime victory. The school's radio announcer got a little excited. (Thanks to Juan, of Silver Spring, Md. for the video.)
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Hi, In reference to some earlier messages about books on Pakistan, the review below is insighful: BOOK REVIEW - Boston Globe An inside look at the changes in Pakistan By Farah Stockman, Globe Staff | November 17, 2004 Pakistan’s Drift Into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America’s War on Terror, By ...

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Testosterone is a major male sex hormone, although it is also found in women in small quantities. Testosterone belongs to the set of male hormones called androgens, which are also referred to as steroids or anabolic steroids or anabolic-androgenic steroids.
Testosterone has two major types of effects on human beings:
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Testosterone is mainly produced by the gonads in Leydig cells of the testes and in women, the ovaries produce it. A small quantity is also made by the adrenal glands in both men and women. The signal to produce testosterone comes from the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland which further directs the testicles to produce it.
Testosterone levels increase as men hit puberty which causes the growth of testicles, penis and pubic hair, other developments like deepening of voice and growth in sexual desire is also due to increase in testosterone levels, the amount of testosterone levels off in their teen years.
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Production of Sperm
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(including all of the information technology related equipment) used to develop, test, deliver, monitor, control, or support IT services. Routers or switches running at capacity tend to induce escalating bottlenecks, The three primary components of IT infrastructure are information utility including software, hardware application, and network Increasingly, SANs are being deployed so that the storage is independent of Routers connect networks of your infrastructure, enabling systemsto communicate. impact far greater than the cost. Network / Infrastructure. (including all of the information technology related equipment) used to develop, test, deliver, monitor, control, or support IT services. It provides the stable and reliable channel over which our communications can occur. It forms the services that create the operating makeup of your network. Many components of computer infrastructure have some relation to communications. At a minimum, the only network infrastructure component that is required for Infrastructure mode is an access point, but if an AP is all you have, you have no more than you would have had when using Ad Hoc mode. Infrastructure software is perhaps the most “gray” of all infrastructure components. the servers used in conjunction with it. Network infrastructure is a term used to describe the hardware equipment and software applications, used to help individuals and businesses leverage certain technology. There are several types of servers, with the following being among the most common: The physical plant is all of the network cabling in your office buildings and server room/data center. Together, they provide: Network infrastructure. In larger organizations, there are specialty positions for each of the areas mentioned in this article. Network Infrastructure found in: Cloud Computing And Network Infrastructure With Icons Ppt PowerPoint Presentation File Graphics Template, Network Infrastructure With Centralized Management Ppt PowerPoint Presentation Portfolio.. Because these components store and manage business-critical data and applications, data center security is critical in data center design. Achieving minimization in services, libraries, and applications A server allows multiple users to access and share its resources. Please let us know by emailing email@example.com. would be best served through a SAN: Do you need high I/O rate storage? Storage infrastructure. to reduce lookup latency as well as network traffic. maintained. Switching & interconnect. The second goal in our IT infrastructure – planning and building a server room – is a little more complex than „just designing and installing“ a network infrastructure, so i will follow up with a series of blogposts about doing so in the next couple of weeks. Digi CMs 4. Use of this site signifies your acceptance of BMC’s, IT Infrastructure Planning: How To Get Started, People, Process, Technology (and Partners): An Introduction, What Is Software Defined Networking? Learn about the different components of network architecture with our informative guide. Often, little of the implementation planning time is devoted to the various network infrastructure components and how nodes will interconnect. This gallery contains network diagrams for wireless, wired, and hybrid home networks. After getting his start managing systems migrations in Banking and Manufacturing, he has spent the past 15 years providing IT services to small government and education. Network / Infrastructure. If you have ever manually configured your IP address on a workstation, the default gateway value that you keyed in was the IP address of your router. With services configured in such a way, relocation of the I like to think of infrastructure as everything from wall jack to wall jack. The various components of network infrastructure include switching, routers, firewalls, servers, personnel, equipment, and infrastructure software, among others. Infrastructure Components IT Infrastructure Components IT Infrastructure: Computer Hardware Figure 4-1 A firm’s IT infrastructure is composed of hardware, software, data management technology, networking technology, and technology services. The network switch is the control panel for your entire IT ecosystem. For load balancers on Web farms, place the hardware load balancers in More details. An issue that affects the long-term validation status of any system or device is the ownership of that element. The network architecture of an Azure cluster within a datacenter consists of the following devices: 1. block undesired services (such as NFS, NIS, and so forth) and use packet-level The following extract from  provides a very good understanding of the overall LTE Network Infrastructure and elements. Routers move packets between networks. Things like satellites, routers, repeaters, and telephone or cable lines are considered parts of the infrastructure, even though they may not be directly connected to a computer. Network Infrastructure Devices. It is the location in which you place all of your servers, and it usually acts as the center of most networks. CyberOps Associate (Version 1.0) – Modules 11 – 12: Network Infrastructure Security Group Exam. Here are the major IT infrastructure components. with all the servers it caters to. HIPS deploys sensors at network entry points and protects critical network segments. Understanding the data requirements of the storage system is necessary Is mirroring the best option? Semiconductor Components. data? Macrocells are the traditional cell towers that serve a … to servers on different networks. They create the network on which your entire business runs. Without multi-user operating systems, the hardware can’t perform its infrastructure functions. Joe Roush has managed information technology in a variety of roles in several different industries. Firewall devices can get complicated quickly. However, if that “glue” isn’t strong, it weakens a company’s infrastructure, endangering critical assets. The Solaris Security Toolkit provides a flexible and extensible However, without competent, well-qualified people in charge of running and maintaining your infrastructure, you will artificially limit the capabilities of your organization. Computer Network Components. on one machine. Some load The network infrastructure is the underlying foundation of the system. Chapter 3 Network Infrastructure Cisco Unified CME Network Infrastructure Overview Figure 3-2 Standalone Office Network Topology The network inFigure 3-2 has the following components: † Employee desktop—Cisco 7960 IP Phones are provided for employees who work at a desk with a computer. A network server is simply another computer, but usually larger in terms of resources than what most people think of. In a Communications Services deployment, determining your network infrastructure from the project goals ensures that you will have an architecture that can scale and grow. Key Components of Network Infrastructure: Routers, Switches & Wireless Devices Oftentimes these devices can be taken for granted to do their jobs, until they do not. If, for example, you have a variety of dedicated applications and hence different typically measured in throughput. network from the untrusted networks (your network and the Internet). direct requests to servers handling specific tasks. Many home network layouts work fine, but most are variations on a basic set of common designs. Network infrastructure comprises hardware and software, systems and devices, and it enables computing and communication between users, services, applications and processes. You should consider this policy even if the host names all are currently hosted Inquiry Form. front of the servers and behind routers because they direct routed traffic Pay For example, the maximum number of VLANs is 4,096 (a limit based on the IEEE 802.1Q standard), which can drive artificial limits within a virtualized facility. the packet, including the user and the type of request. Associated people, processes, and documentation are not part of IT Infrastructure. Use load balancers to distribute overall load on your Web or application to communicate. The following common network infrastructure components have a direct It allows different devices to communicate with … This all too often neglected part of your infrastructure usually is the weakest link and is the cause of most system outages when not managed properly. Network infrastructure refers to all of the resources of a network that make network or internet connectivity, management, business operations and communication possible. 1. The entire network infrastructure is interconnected, and can be used for internal communications, external communications or both. in the time to recover from a non-functional server as the machine can be SDN Explained, The IT Infrastructure Manager: Roles & Responsibilities, How IT Process Automation Accelerates Your Digital Transformation Journey. Routing allows devices separated on different LANs to talk to each other by determining the next “hop” that will allow the network packet to eventually get to its destination. The PC is connected via the phone’s Ethernet switch. The term IT infrastructure is defined in ITIL as a combined set of hardware, software, networks, facilities, etc. Firewalls were originally used to protect a trusted network Learn more about BMC ›. What is an advantage of HIPS that is not provided by IDS? Routers or switches running at capacity tend to induce escalating bottlenecks,which result in significantly longer times for clients to submit messagesto servers on different networks. Power distribution units Azure has two separate architectures. packets. Information technology infrastructure is defined broadly as a set of information technology (IT) components that are the foundation of an IT service; typically physical components (computer and networking hardware and facilities), but also various software and network components.. the data presented to the firewall. By the strict ITIL definition, people are not considered part of the network infrastructure. for a successful deployment. If one center should go down, Some existing Azure customers and shared services reside on the default LAN architecture (DLA), whereas new regions and virtual customers reside on Quantum 10 (Q10) architecture. Tailored for your best practice: Organic (HDBU) and ceramic ... High performance computers, network equipment (Server), base transceiver stations. For example, if you want to host your own web server and limit it to only web traffic, you would typically have two firewall rules that look something like this: The source is the originating device. A computer on a network uses firmware to connect with different computers, servers, and users. In a similar vein, switches connect systems within a network. Use these questions to evaluate if your deployment storage requirements Automation can help you increase efficiency, lower costs, save labor, and improve the speed and quality of deployments in diverse IT environments. A typical network infrastructure includes: Networking Hardware: Routers; Switches; LAN cards; Wireless routers; Cables; Networking Software: Network operations and management; Operating systems; Firewall; Network security applications In this case, ‘any’ means ‘allow any computer to communicate’. 5G network infrastructure is made up of macro- and small-cell base stations with edge computing capabilities. It is used only for notes. This enables you to balance load by the kind of information within These are the devices that move data through the network and include routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges. application the user requests. Detailed firewall capabilities and methods are beyond the scope of this post. Joe currently serves as a senior IT leader in higher education, specializing in IT strategy and helping organizations understand the value of technology infrastructure in delivering organizational results. Leverage Nagios plugins in BMC TrueSight Operations Management, 5 Tips for Embedding Metadata into IT Operations. balancing. How is the data to be backed up? Your Site Security Policy should provide direction on such issues. The server room, or data center in large organizations, can be thought of as the central core of your network. In such cases, the lack of foresight or If you have multiple data centers, you should consider geographic load (yours) from the untrusted network (the Internet). exposed to the Internet, or any untrusted network, reduce the Solaris software The Figure below describes the LTE & UMTS overall network architecture, not only including the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Access Network (E-UTRAN), but also other components, in order to show the relationship between them. Substrate technologies for highest speed projects. In a Messaging Server deployment, determining your network infrastructure from the project goals ensures that you will have an architecture that can scale and grow. A set of rules defines what types of network traffic will be allowed through the firewall and what will be blocked. more common to protect application servers on their own (trusted, isolated) These postings are my own and do not necessarily represent BMC's position, strategies, or opinion. filtering to block traffic from untrusted hosts or networks. Deploying SANs can represent a decrease It forms the services that create the operating makeup of your network. In addition, when installing a Sun server in an environment that is to be hosted. The following are common examples of network infrastructure. to appropriate servers. A file server provides end users with a centralized location to store files. Software load balancing solutions reside on the Web servers themselves. However, I consider server operating systems and directory services (like MS Active Directory) to be part of the infrastructure. replaced without having to relocate the storage drives. helps increase security by reducing the number of subsystems that must be Network Switch. This allows centralized management of user accounts which are used to access server resources. ©Copyright 2005-2021 BMC Software, Inc. impact upon the success of your deployment: Routers connect networks of your infrastructure, enabling systems Firewalls sit between a router and application servers to provide balancers will be more efficient than others. Routers (datacenter, access router, and border leaf routers) 2. Switches (aggregation and top-of-rack switches) 3. A network switch is the device that provides connectivity between network devices on a Local Area Network (LAN). See an error or have a suggestion? A switch contains several ports that physically connect to other network devices, including: Early networks used bridges, in which each device “saw” the traffic of all other devices on the network. up? In a similar vein, switches connect systems within a network. that reads packet headers enables you to identify privileged users and to Systems or devices with no owner (or confusion over who the owner is) are more likely to either not be validated correctly or not remain in a validated state. Router configurations add to the collective firewall capability by screening mechanism to minimize, harden, and secure Solaris systems. It is very likely your business uses some degree of telecoms technology, whether that’s phone lines and headsets, or computers, smart phones and the internet. Is striping the best option? Your network infrastructure is the underlying foundation of the system. Load balancer efficiency is Servers which make heavy usage of DNS queries should be equipped with a local caching DNS server create “live” agents that reside on the servers to ascertain load Does the scheduler ping each server or You should also examine how the load balancer parses TCP packets. These days, it is becoming … Most firewall devices allow for a description for each rule that have no effect on the rule itself. You need to ensure that the routers have spare capacity afterthe deployment to cope with projected growth and usage. Engineers have to ensure further that their networks operate with minimal downtime. Network infrastructure devices are the components of a network that transport communications needed for data, applications, services, and multi-media. There are also application servers, database servers, print servers, etc. functions such as mailstore, mail-relay-in, mail-relay-out, and so forth. Discover more here. services to alternate hardware significantly reduces the impacts of the change. These devices include routers, firewalls, switches, servers, load-balancers, intrusion detection systems, domain name systems, and storage area networks. Do you need high uptime? Of the three elements — compute, storage and networking — within a hyper-converged architecture, network infrastructure components are the most overlooked. Our staff handles these issues for you and understanding your requirements helps them develop a technology plan for you. A load balancing solution This includes foundational networking hardware, software, services and facilities. expenditure to upgrade the router or switch could have a personnel productivity With virtualization, those components could be anywhere within the virtualized network infrastructure. Virtualization also pushes the limits of IP addressing. It’s what connects computers, printers, phones, and servers in a building. When is it going to be backed With software solutions, one of the servers typically acts a traffic scheduler. The DLA architecture is a traditional tre… However, most Infrastructure mode implementations include other components from your traditional network infrastructure. As a standard, network infrastructure is comprised of the following components: Networking hardware which comprises routers, switches, LAN cards, wireless routers, cables Networking software such as operating systems, network operations and management, network security applications and firewall A load balancing solution is able to read headers and contents of incoming Firewalls are security devices at the edge of the network. Geographic load balancing distributes load according to demand, This network infrastructure is the platform that supports the network. In such cases, the lack of foresight orexpenditure to upgrade the router o… This connects servers (physical and virtualized), data center services, storage, and external connectivity to end-user locations. site capacity, and closest location to the user. A network switch is pivotal to the rest of your IT infrastructure components. HIPS protects critical system resources and monitors operating system processes. Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Deployment Planning Guide, Chapter 4 Determining Your Network Infrastructure Needs, © 2010, Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. In smaller organizations, you will find that the. Network infrastructure is a category of information technology that is used to provide network services that allow devices to connect and communicate. servers, or to distribute demand according to the kind of task to be performed. attention to how quickly the load balancer can process a packet. 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Many friends have reached out to me saying they are experiencing ghosting. I appreciate that this is a tough time, but it's not ok to do this... watch the video and find out why.
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Avanath pays $72M for two affordable housing properties in Chicago area
With the purchase, the California-based company has significantly expanded its local footprint
Avanath Capital Management spent $72.2 million to acquire two affordable multifamily buildings in the area, significantly increasing its footprint in Chicago.
The California-based affordable housing investors bought the 582-unit Hinsdale Lake Terrace in Willowbrook and the 86-unit Drexel Court on Chicago’s South Side, according to RE Journals. California-based DMI Real Estate was the seller, property records show.
Hinsdale Lake Terrace was acquired for $63 million, and the firm paid $9.15 million for Drexel Court.
The acquisition of the properties totaling 668 units brings Avanath’s portfolio in the Chicago area to 840 units, company president John Williams told RE Journals. Avanath plans to upgrade both facilities while keeping them affordable for area families.
The company chose to expand in Chicago because of of it’s “rapid economic revitalization” that drives rent prices up and causes a “dire need” for affordable housing, Williams said.
Hinsdale Lake Terrace, 16W150 Honeysuckle Rose Lane in Willowbrook, includes larger units for families and a recreation center that’s occupied by a nonprofit that provides tutoring to at-risk youths. Avanth’s plans for the complex include updating community spaces and other capital improvements.
Drexel Court Apartments, 6140 South Drexel Avenue, is a six-story building in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Avanath plans to include more common areas and repurpose a management office and meeting area into amenities such as a fitness center.
The acquisitions come as Chicago seeks to improve its affordable housing options.
Though Chicago is one of the most affordable housing markets in the country, much of the housing development in recent years has been in high-end multifamily buildings in upscale areas[ [Re Journals] — Joe Ward


A wild boar has been spotted on the loose in Nailsworth, this evening.
A motorist, who wished not to be named, contacted Stroud Times after spotting the hog on the Ladder track, which runs alongside the W in Nailsworth.
“I was coming into Nailsworth at just after 5pm when I spotted the boar scampering up the track known as the Ladder – I couldn’t believe it and haven’t heard of any boars in this part of the district before,” said the startled motorist.
An estimated 2,600 animals are now living wild in several breeding populations. The largest of these is in the Forest of Dean.
Wild boar are common on mainland Europe, with an estimated population of several million.
Wild boar have powerful neck muscles and a long snout allow the animals to plough through the ground in search of food.
Boar should always be treated with caution. Normally they will flee from people, but can be aggressive if they feel threatened, especially females with young. Dogs should be kept on leads in woods where boar are known to be present. If you encounter a wild boar, the best advice is to move away slowly in the opposite direction.


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We hope you all had a fabulous New Year! We know that 2012 is just going to be amazing especially since we're kicking it off with this gorgeous winter wedding inspiration by The Studio B Photography. Taking a cue from the classic, romantic look of the 1940s, Jamie Elliott McPherson mixed high style with a warm vibe for the perfect vintage winter celebration. The adorable game night theme, using vintage playing cards and poker sets, brings some coziness to the glam setting that we are just wild about. Get snuggly in the full gallery and see each and every perfect detail!
From The Studio B Photography...This photo shoot was inspired by the 1940's. After much research was done by owners Jamie and Tra to get Vinewood listed on The National Register of Historic Places, they discovered that the minister that once owned Vinewood from 1941-1946 officiated many simple weddings there.
During this time Vinewood was lovingly known then as "The Wedding House" by the local community. During WWII most weddings were kept simple and understated. So after Pastor Young would perform the intimate ceremonies that usually only consisted of the Bride & Groom and immediate family a large picnic for family and friends would be held on the front lawn of Vinewood.
The "Perfect Pair" themed shoot was inspired by the "game night" concept for a reception. A perfect pair being two aces in a hand of cards, otherwise known as a Top Pair. Everything from vintage playing cards, real clay poker chips to bakelite dice are all from the 40's era.
One of the most authentic details was the Malmaison bouquet crafted by Virtu Floral and Event Design. A Malamaison bouquet is made to look like one giant rose. Ours was 9 inches in diameter! The bouquet is actually made of individual rose petals being pinned and glued in al concentric circle and creates the illusion of one large natural bloom.
Photography: The Studio B Photography / Venue: Vinewood / Stylist: Jamie Elliott McPherson /Asst. Stylist: Maria Fabre Hickman / Flowers: Virtu Floral & Event Design / Tablescape Design: Southern Flair Events / Wedding Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Accessories: Fine & Fleurie / Tuxedo: Celebrate Tuxedos / Hair and Make up: Claudia Mejerle / Desserts: Blooming Flour Bakery / Drapery: Quest Drape / Candles: Luminari Rentals / Vintage Furniture: Irvin Antley / Chiavari and Ghost Chairs: Sweet Seats Atlanta / Farm table: Something Borrowed Vintage

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Biker Group Holds Parade For Retirement Community Amid Complaints of Honking
Nearby locals say the noise has become to much and want it to stop.
SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) -
A group of bikers gathered in Searsport today for a parade to show support for a local retirement community
Bayview Manor, home to elderly residents has become the talk of the town since the COVID pandemic began in March for something rather harmless.
Bayview folks enjoy the traffic that passes them by on route 1 so much, that they waive to everyone coming through, and hope for a honk in return.
The controversy lies in the neighborhood. Nearby locals say the noise has become to much and want it to stop.
Insert The Chrome Angelz, who are involved with the retirement facility in various ways. The group heard about the complaints and wanted to express their feelings on the situation.
Jessica LeSuer the president of the group spoke with us on their involvement with the Manor.
“Our relationship with Bayview Manor actually started last December and we adopted the residents who have no one. No family, no friends, no visitors, nothing and the residents were so excited to have us there.”
The parade lasted only a few moments but their was plenty of honking which made the residents very happy.
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Netflix has released a series of bloopers from its new series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
"Turns out that the only thing better than a blooper reel is a blooper reel featuring puppets!" the post declares, showing a series of silly shenanigans featuring the elaborately designed puppets of Jim Henson's classic fantasy world. The set pieces and choreography of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance are fairly meticulous, so naturally this leaves an opportunity for all kinds of gaffes and goofs when all those careful plans don't play out quite the way the crew hoped for.
Turns out that the only thing better than a blooper reel is a blooper reel featuring puppets! pic.twitter.com/B6Pi34pH4k— See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) September 25, 2019
The puppets frequently lose their hat, hair or other important elements of their costume or presentation. The actors and puppeteers roll with the punches, sometimes literally as characters fall from their proper positions, and add comically timed screams and bemused expressions to the Gelfling's expressive faces. There are even a few silly song numbers as the performers have the puppets sing show tunes, such as a Dark Crystal rendition of the Weber ballad The Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera. And some of the events are just plain unexpected, like the sudden arrival of a pigeon on set during a poignant scene.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a new series streaming on Netflix. It is a prequel to the 1982 cult classic The Dark Crystal, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. The Dark Crystal is a fantasy adventure story that takes place in the mystical world of Thra, populated entirely by flora and fauna completely alien to the audience, unique to the franchise and animated by vividly designed puppetry. Age of Resistance focuses on the events leading up to the circumstances of the original film, depicting the all but vanished Gelfling race at the height of their power. The series not only fleshes out established elements of the film's idiosyncratic canon, but adds new characters and lore as the narrative expands.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is currently available for streaming on Netflix.


Sony popped the lid on the industry’s worst kept secret this afternoon, trotting out its Xperia Play Android phone at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. You probably know all there is to say about the device at this point, except for one little thing.
It’s not a PlayStation Phone. No, really. In fact you won’t find the PlayStation logo anywhere on the thing. It’s rather an Android “Gingerbread” slide-bottom phone (with PSP-style controls, admittedly a first) that can play PlayStation games.
Well, “PlayStation Certified” games, which means stuff developed using Sony’s recently announced PlayStation Suite, a library of game development tools intended to bring PlayStation software to a much broader array of mobile devices. In other words, Xperia Play is just the beginning.
As anticipated, Xperia Play features a 4-inch multitouch 854 by 480 pixel LCD screen, a Qualcomm MSM8655 chipset with a single core processor capable of clocking from 123MHz up to 1GHz, an Adreno 205 GPU, 512MB of RAM, dual cameras, and a slide-bottom gamepad with PSP-style controls to either side of an oblong touchpad accessed with your thumbs (think thumb-nubs without the nubs).
Games designed for the phone should look pretty sharp on this sort of hardware, though nothing like what’s coming with Sony’s NGP, which sports processing architecture several orders of magnitude more powerful.


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Lady Raiders basketball notebook: Guard Antiesha Brown to transfer
Texas Tech sophomore guard Antiesha Brown has decided to transfer after averaging 1.3 points per game last season.
Texas Tech sophomore guard Antiesha Brown has decided to transfer, Lady Raider coach Kristy Curry announced on Monday.
Brown played in seven games as a freshman last season, averaging 1.3 points per game. With five junior guards ahead of her on the depth chart, Brown is seeking an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere.
"Antiesha has decided to transfer due to wanting (to make) an impact with her role," Curry said. "We're sad to see her go, but we certainly wish her well. We'll support her in her decision."
Curry said that Brown, a native of Clovis, N.M., has not yet decided where she will transfer.
"We just wish her all the best in the classroom and on the court," Curry said. "She's a great young lady, and we're disappointed that she's come to this decision."
Brown can enroll at a new school for the spring 2012 semester, which will make her eligible to play in January 2013.
"I have really enjoyed my time at Texas Tech and am grateful to my teammates and coaches for my experience as a Lady Raider," Brown said. "It is my desire to find a program where I can have a bigger impact on the court."
Inaugural "Basketball with Billy" event slated for tonight
The Texas Tech men's basketball team will host "Basketball with Billy" from 5 to 7 p.m. today at United Spirit Arena.
The event is an all-access practice, after which coach Billy Gillispie and his staff will speak briefly to those in attendance.
Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available for those in attendance. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information or to RSVP, call Kelley Coffman at 806-742-1196.
Lady Raiders to host breakfast, open practice
The Texas Tech women's basketball team will host "Breakfast and Basketball" on Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Texas Tech Club, located on the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium.
The cost of the breakfast is $10, and coach Kristy Curry and seniors Kierra Mallard and Jordan Barncastle will speak with those in attendance.
The Lady Raiders will also hold an open practice on Friday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at United Spirit Are
"We'd love to have all our fans come out," Curry said. "We'd appreciate the community support to come out and see the Lady Raiders for the first time."
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KARACHI: The city is likely to experience improvement in electricity supplies by the end of this year when it will receive 100 megawatts from the gas-fired power generation plant in Nooriabad under an agreement signed between the K-Electric and the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC).
This was stated by chief executive officer (CEO) of the STDC Rehan Hamid while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a conference held at a local hotel on Thursday.
Titled International Wind Energy Summit: Pakistan Wind Energy Industry-Prospects and Challenges, the event was organised by Energy Update magazine in collaboration with multiple partners.
“The plant and the 95-kilometre-long 132kV transmission line being funded by the government, both are in their final stages,” Mr Hamid said.
On projects of renewable energy, he said, the provincial government had issued 35 letters of interest and allotted land to private parties for setting up wind energy plants and now a final approval from the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) Ltd was required to start work on the projects. Their commissioning would further add 2,735MW of clean energy to the system.
Managing director of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) Dr Faiz Ahmad Chaudhry said that the government had taken up the challenge to produce 11,000MW energy in the next three years and the company had committed to connecting 50 projects to the national grid.
“The challenge is huge given the fact that our total power generation capacity is 21,000MW that we achieved in 70 years,” he said, stressing the need for integrated system planning for power generation in the country.
Wind and solar power projects in the country, he pointed out, had been generating power 30 per cent to 35 per cent and 15pc to 16 of their installed capacity, which, he said, was very much according to the international benchmarks for these kind of projects.
He said that since the government had already committed a large number of power projects, the letters of interests for new wind and solar projects should be given to only those planned to be commissioned by year 2021 or 2022.
At the summit, speakers highlighted benefits of renewable energy and emphasised the need for proper planning to evaluate alternative energy options and exploit their maximum potential.
State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali, the chief guest, spoke about the government’s achievements and said that in a decade the country had started harnessing the potential of alternative and renewable energy resources available in the country.
“Currently, there are 35 wind power projects having a cumulative capacity of 1,752MW, which are at different stages of development and operation whereas 12 wind power projects of 590.5MW cumulative capacity have achieved commercial operation,” he told the audience.
Replying to a question, he said: “The K-Electric management couldn’t fulfil its contractual obligations, which we hope will now be followed. The government is well on track to overcome electricity shortfall in the country by year 2018.”
Chief executive officer of the Alternative Energy Development Board Amjad Ali Awan said the country had been able to generate 1,135MW through renewable sources and the board was arranging finances for more projects.
“The board has done the homework to promote net-metering to be adopted by distribution companies under some guidelines. This will encourage consumers to install small units of solar panels or windmills at their households for domestic energy needs,” he said.
CEO of Central Power Purchasing Agency Ltd Abid Latif Lodhi called for replacing “competitive upfront mode” for tariff determination with “solicited site competitive bidding mode” once renewable energy sector got fully developed in the country.
This means the government should introduce a bidding process to determine power tariff which would benefit consumers as opposed the present mechanism in which the power sector regulator fixed tariff, he explained.
Foreign companies, according to him, should be allowed to do projects of alternative energy in the country albeit with the condition to transfer related technologies that should be developed in the country as what India was doing to promote clean energy sector.
The well-attended conference included panel discussions and presentations by representatives of various solar and wind power companies.
Published in Dawn, November 4th, 2016