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Automatic index updates: Indexes are updated automatically when files in the corresponding folders are modified, even when DocFetcher isn't running. This is done via a daemon that waits in the background and watches all indexed folders. The daemon has very low CPU usage, because, rather than indexing files itself, it only remembers which indexes need to be updated the next time DocFetcher is launched. A portable version: Runs on both Windows and Linux. You can put all your documents in it and then freely move the entire folder around (i.e., DocFetcher + indexes + documents). Possible destinations include other computers, encrypted volumes (TrueCrypt), CD-ROMs and USB drives. The portable version can also be used for sharing an indexed document repository across a local area network, or across the OS'ses of a Windows/Linux dual boot system. Detection of HTML pairs, e.g. "foo.htm" and a folder named "foo_files". Each pair will be treated as a single document. This feature may seem... - Iphigenie
Horizon is a turn-based space strategy game of galactic conquest. It is set in the not so distant future where humans have just begun exploring the edges of their solar system. As the chosen leader, you will explore deep space, find new frontiers and discover alien artifacts hidden on long ago abandoned planets. You will also learn more about the galaxy as you come into contact with other species. Ten major alien races are featured; each with their own unique culture, history and schemes. A fully interactive galaxy allows you to navigate the space between stars and planets. Patrol your borders, and when the need arises defend your territory by engaging in ship to ship tactical combat. Tags: space game strategy - Iphigenie
SOL: Exodus - A space shooter from Seamless Entertainment - http://solexodus.com
The game includes several singleplayer missions featuring intense action scenarios as players pilot a multi-purpose tactical fighter outfitted with a complement of weapons, battling enemy forces across the most recognizable landmarks in our Solar System. Players will join a splintered resistance group fighting for the survival of the human race, dogfighting around the rings of Saturn, defending a mining installation from attack on Pluto, rescuing disabled transport ships plummeting through Neptune’s atmosphere, and even engaging a massive “Space Temple†in a climactic battle around Titan. Each mission is an action-packed affair that puts players directly in the battle for the fate of humanity. In addition to gameplay staples of the genre such as dogfighting, engaging giant capital ships, and protecting friendlies, players will also make use a unique hacking mechanic to breach the systems of massive warships, turning their weapons on each other, disabling their engines, or revealing... - Iphigenie
Gemini Wars is a real time strategy game set in space, where the player controls fleets of ships, space stations and planetary bases. The game takes place in the year 2178, in the Gemini sector – a contested but relatively calm region of space. An ongoing war between two factions - United Space Federation and Alliance of Free Worlds - has reached a stalemate, until new events unravel… Action can be fought in one single star system, or in multiple star systems – each with its own set of planets - where traveling is done through stargates. Players will have the power to attack and destroy enemy fleets and structures, colonize and invade planets, build outposts and orbital stations, and execute boarding actions using marine special forces. Tags: space game - Iphigenie
StarDrive is a 4X Action-Strategy game where the goal is to build a space empire. Starting with a single planet and a small number of space-worthy vessels, you forge out into the galaxy, exploring new worlds, building new colonies, and discovering the StarDrive universe. The heart of StarDrive is its ship design and combat engine. StarDrive takes a module-based approach to ship design, allowing the player to create custom ship designs where the composition and placement of ship modules really matters to the performance of a ship in combat. In combat, if your portside armor is taking a beating, then rotate around and show them the starboard side! Hide behind a friendly capital ship's shields, warp into and out of the fray, launch fighters, lay mines, and so much more. Tags: action strategy space - Iphigenie
I came in late on it myself. I think it's a tribute to LB and how she's always organizing us to do good. At least, that's my story. Also about how she's always changing her name and stuff. - Auntie Buttinsky Botts
I think it started in reference to a thread about pseudonyms on G+. - John (bird whisperer)
I dunno but I can't figure out who anyone is and I can't hover the name on my phone to try to get a clue, so I'm kind of just waiting for this to pass. - Rochelle from iPhone
I made the mistake of using my real name (Laura Botts) for a few days, and a couple of folks said they expected it to be someone else. So then people started changing their names to Botts incarnations. Sorry for the confusion! - LB: Unskinny Botts
@Rochelle it happens to me a lot whenever names change - for some people the icon tells me who they are, but some people change that a lot too and then I just pretend I know who they are until next time. @LB thanks, now I get it. Don't take it personally but I don't think I'll become Bottsified myself :) - Iphigenie
Am seriously thinking about buying a niche small wine retail business. It's a bit of a crazy thing to do, but I could be quite excited about this, and I could grow it too - it's that good a fit! And if one isn't capable of being a bit naive and crazy when it matters, what's the point of life?
I will send u some great wines from small Spanish wineries if u do - Jack Sagel from iPhone
Jack, that'd be very interesting indeed - Iphigenie
Todd, it's an online business 10 years old almost, too small to be of interest to any big players but not failing. I am a customer of theirs. Due to other reasons they are planning to close and I am considering making an offer. Since I thought of doing something like this AND I have quite a lot of interest in food and wine and contacts from when I was in B2B publishing in the field for... more... - Iphigenie
it makes a lot of sense - south african wines were a revelation when I moved to the UK, we'd never seen them on the shelf in Switzerland and there are such awesome wines and grapes there! This business I am looking into is specialised in wines from Europe outside the big regions and big names. Wines from small wineries in great places with stories and people. For expats or people who are looking to try something different, old grape varieties etc. - Iphigenie
Well, if you need to hire people...put me on your list. :) I'm actually pretty interested in how UK winemaking will go with global climate change. As things warm up, I wonder if the areas where one can grow wine in the UK will expand and if the varieties possible to grow will increase. Of course, the tricky thing is it isn't just warming...cold weather is getting more extreme in some places as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos... - Spidra Webster
I have the advantage that I helped set up http://harpers.co.uk/ before it got sold to Reed and http://www.iwsc.net before it got spun off - from a tech and ebusiness perspective back then but I learned lots about the business, since I knew much about wine anyway, so I know people who can help me for PR and all :) Getting excited now, something's bound to go wrong and make it not happen :( - Iphigenie
Spidra - if it happens, I'll let you know :) And you're right, the UK so far seems a winner in the Climate Change lottery, and they have the climate for Champagne already these days. Reds will take a bit longer. I'm totally clueless on UK wine though :) - Iphigenie
Seriously, the wines in BC are delicious. You should come over here and try them for yourself! I was trying to get my brother to start a wine import business to the UK for them, they need a wider audience :) - WoH: Minding her Steves
Does the existing biz have a good location, loyal clients, have a wholesale distribution side? If not then you might as well start from scratch in a good location. I used to come over to the UK to do wine tastings of my wines (wines I represent on the export side) so that is a possibility. Where are you in Yorks somewhere? - Jack Sagel
Sorry just read the comment that explained it's an online biz - Jack Sagel
Jack, taking over a physical retail location would be another level of risk altogether - and a whole different level of constraints too. This is a business run from home and via events, with the wine in a warehouse which does the fulfilment. The store does have a loyal clientele any of whom reacted rather crushed that this might close (and that includes me), but it really provides a... more... - Iphigenie
PS: do you have a website or some info on your wines, would happily pass this along to my friends who run wine clubs etc. anyways :) - Iphigenie
Here are a few with websites: http://cellerclua.com/ in the Terra Alta south of Barcelona; http://carballal.net/ is an Albariño the best white area in Spain; http://www.vendrellrived.com/ a small winery in the Montsant next to the trendy Priorat region again south of Barcelona. Anyone interested should contact me jack.sagel@gmail.com Salud! - Jack Sagel
2 days on the plan is still a plan. wow. - Iphigenie
I'm still excited. Obviously got a lot of small things to check and yet to see the accounts but hopefully there's no surprise obstacle and I can make a win-win offer. - Iphigenie
talked to my bank, talked to my accountants, talking to a lawyer tomorrow. Can't help thinking I don't really know enough to be doing this, but then I *always* would think that. I will be committed to this by Saturday. - Iphigenie
at the moment, it looks likely to complete by the 15th... no worries i won't spam wine ads all the time in here after that :) - Iphigenie
Fingers crossed and congratulations! That is incredibly exciting!! - WoH: Minding her Steves
This is happening. Money is in lawyer's account. Strange how these things happen - for the past few years I've heard of people doing this, instead of starting from scratch, and since I didnt have the all-overriding passion or energy to tackle starting from scratch then I thought "it'd be nice to buy a business or product that is alreade there, that i can have some interest in, but how... more... - Iphigenie
Great to hear you have things in place and that you have support in taking on this exciting new project. Keep us up to date with what's going on! My brother is in the UK and Certainly enjoys finding new wines, so I'd be happy to direct him to your site :) - WoH: Minding her Steves
Done. Oh my, I've now inherited a lot of stuff to sort, and a site to bring to 2012... and lotsa wine. Strangely enough this has "unstuck" me - I have ideas for my other work and other business aplenty suddenly. And I have made the previous owner's exit a lot better than he could have hoped, so win win! - Iphigenie
"65% of ‘census Christians’ said they were not religious Only 6% of ‘census Christians’ had attended a church in the last week Only 48% of ‘census Christians’ believed Jesus was a real person who was the son of god, died and came back to life." - Iphigenie from Bookmarklet