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Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1800 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi's Internal Audit division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi's numerous regulators globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.
Job Purpose:
This role participates in the timely delivery of high quality, value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi's respective regulators, globally.
The primary role will be
• to provide audit assurance on compliance with German Regulatory requirements outlined in the Minimum Requirements for Risk Management (MaRisk), particularly those relating to technology, corporate policies and procedures.
• to quarterly access and evaluate risks and compensating controls within the Germany Technology Infrastructure groups and report on exceptions. This requires close liaison with technology stakeholders in country.
• to maintain close co-ordination with Internal Audit teams across Citi in accordance with a matrix responsibility and execution model.
• in a broader context to provide technology support as required on integrated audits with audits product teams to facilitate expert technology analysis and audit coverage of the chosen data populations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance.
• Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements.
• Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and control functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business.
• Performs audits in Consumer or Corporate and Investment Banking, related to technology management; project/program management; or supplier management in accordance with corporate methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing practical solutions.
• Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes and budgeted costs.
• Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
• Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope.
• Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.
• Pro-actively develops automated routines to focus audit testing.
• Some travel may be required.
Development Value:
• The position offers subject matter expertise development opportunities within and across a broad array of functions and businesses. It also allows for exposure to senior management in various governance forums.
• Must hold a recognized professional qualification. Examples are CIA, QiCA, CISA, CISM, CISSP trained or similar professional qualification.
• University degree in business administration, computer science or equivalent combination of education/experience is preferable.
• Specific subject matter expertise regarding Information Technology e.g. operating system Unix or cloud technologies. Subject matter in regards to technology infrastructure is preferable.
• Should have a good understanding of operational risk management and control best practice across the financial services industry together with a knowledge of MaRisk and a high degree of familiarity with financial sector regulation in general.
• Should have a good level of knowledge of liability issues, the use of different legal vehicles, standard documentation, and other legal risks.
• Proficient in auditing and validating models, including the requirements of key regulators.
• Good knowledge in understanding and developing risk metrics and reporting.
• Proficient understanding of which client sector information and fact patterns are leading indicators for changes in overall risk to a business.
• Expert understanding of decision making and approval for key issues and time sensitive decisions.
• Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills; the candidate will have to interface with local managers and executives.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders and to lead in peer/influence models.
• 3-5 years' experience in Financial Services in highly respected diversified institutions with complex and diverse products and customers.
• Demonstrable career progression within bank/audit institutions for at least 2 years.
• Intermediate level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for issuing to stakeholders high quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
• Candidate must have a very good knowledge of control systems as well as an understanding of best-in-class audit methodologies. Must be proficient in risk and control analysis and audit concepts for a range of products and specialized areas and be skilled at analyzing root causes of problems and anticipating 'emerging risks'.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
• Effective and articulate communicator in German and English, both orally and written.
• There is an expectation that travel will be required and could be up to 25%.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
Valuing Diversity:
Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.
Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.
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If there are any problems you should contact Lightcrafts support (find the right email or request form on Lightcrafts webpage). Usually they ask for a log file and your operating system and hardware configuration.
Log files are stored in User > Library > Logs > LightZone.log on a mac and My Documents > LightZone > LightZone.log on windows
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Networks speed up data sharing comparing to any other data transfer
Networks ease data management by a centralized data storage system
Networks improve marketing and customer service by providing updated data about products or service to customers at any time or taking orders directly from customers
Networks allow workgroups to communicate more efficiently by using email and other communication or monitoring tools
Networks allow multiple users to access data from different locations like branch offices or employees in the field to serve clients better with reliable and updated information
Networks can limit access to special datas to eligible users like HR or accountants
Networks save administration cost by sharing an expensive single top-quality printer, rather than putting multiple low-quality printers on each desktop
Network software licenses are less costly than separate licenses for the same number of users
Burning copies of software on CDs is not permitted.
Site licenses specifically define a "site" and do not permit broader use. Thus, selling or transferring excess licenses beyond the defined site is not permitted. Simultaneous home and office use of a software product requires two licenses, but a single person can work either in his office or at home as long as nobody else is working with the product at the same time. Concurrent use of software is generally not allowed-all individuals who have access to the products must have valid licenses to use them.
Backup copies cannot be used unless the original software is destroyed.
Licensed upgrades are not additional licenses for a full product. You need to own the license for a prior full version in order to use an upgrade.
Multiple copies of software on a single machine require multiple licenses, including different versions of the same software.
Any user with access to software on a corporate server must be licensed to use that product.
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Valley Clinic of Oriental Medicine (based in the Santa Ynez Valley in Solvang California) is an integrative alternative medical clinic offering the treatments of Traditional Chinese Medicine which include acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary counseling. In addition, our clinic offers an array of nutritional supplements used to complement our treatments.
Marcy McFee, M.A., L.Ac. will work with you personally to assist you in creating optimal health with a thorough initial health evaluation and health history, caring treatments and effective herbal medicinal treatments and supplements. Our clinic offers a calming, welcoming atmosphere created by comfortable furniture, plants and quiet music.
Our clinic is located in a medical building on a quiet, tree-lined street near downtown Solvang and within convenient driving distance from the towns of Buellton, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, and Ballard. We also welcome patients from Los Alamos and Lompoc which are just a short drive away. The building provides ample parking and elevator access to our clinic on the second floor.
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Traffic around town will be congested during the last few days before Chinese New Year. Many people are rushing for last minute shopping.
We went to One Utama Shopping Mall at Bandar Utama this morning. The decorations were recycled from Christmas underwater theme.
The primary color for Chinese New Year is RED.
The second popular (for commercial reason) is gold color.
Air-conditioned shopping mall remains Malaysian favourite past time venue during the hot noon.
I am here for another reason. These guys have something to do with it.
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Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has married heroine Samantha recently in Goa and the wedding reception is held in Chennail Naga Chaitanya's mother Lakshmi, was the first wife of Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya is the only son of them. Lakshmi has in fact arranged this reception to Samantha and Chaitu in Chennai and this reception is restricted to only Daggubati family. Rana Daggubati, his sister Malavika Daggubati and Venkatesh were seen at this reception. Watch the video for a glimpse at this picture.


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Archive for August, 2015
When to Say "Debit" or "Credit"
When your PFCU ATM card has a VISA® logo on it, it is referred to as a "Debit Card". The money comes out of your PFCU Checking account and not a line of credit attached to the card (Unless you have a PFCU Overdraft Line-of-Credit, which will kick in if you run short on funds.) An actual Credit Card is a loan with specific terms, interest rates, and fees, which you can access as-needed by using your plastic card. Here is where the terms "Debit" and "Credit" can get confusing, though. It's not quite apples and oranges. When using their PFCU Debit Cards, members are often asked "Debit or Credit"? While the transaction goes through either way, one requires a PIN and the other a signature. An actual Credit Card is always processed as a "Credit" transaction and is usually processed using a signature rather than a PIN. A Debit Card can be processed as "Debit" or "Credit". Choosing "Credit" can bring you extra protections on your purchases, such as a greater ability to return items. Remember, though, that places like hotels, gas stations and rental car companies may place a security hold on a good portion of your funds, which can tie up your checking account for days. For this type of transaction, an actual Credit Card is usually best. Also, when you are traveling, it is good to use your PIN a few times in a new area to establish that you are there. Our stringent security system sees signature-based transactions in a geographical area where you don't usually transact as red flags. You can also call us at (626) 799-0882 to let us know you will be traveling. We'll note your account for our security team.
So, even though you might choose "Credit" when completing a Debit Card transaction, you are really only choosing to have VISA® process it rather than the ATM network. See a companion article "Millenials Rethink Credit Vs. Debit" for another angle to this discussion.
The Truth is: ARMs Differ and Can Have Great Value.
Home buyers often focus on obtaining the lowest possible rate on a 30-year loan, but most mortgage loans are used for only three. Cash out transactions for improvements, additions, repairs, weddings, tuition and major purchases occur with great frequency. If you think you might refinance for any reason anytime in the next seven years, read on.
Lower Rates, Flexible Terms – Today, most Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) are "hybrids." They start out at a fixed rate for the first 3, 5, 7 or even 10 years. During this time, you save on interest cost, and even though your payment is less, you still pay more toward principal.
Inside Information – Lenders give you a discounted rate up front because they know the rate will float with the market later on. If you sell your home or refinance again prior to that happening, it's their loss. You have the advantage here because you control the timing of your next step.
Managed Risk – One way to prepare for the possibility of a higher rate and payment later is to pay extra principal each month to reduce your balance faster. If the rate ultimately adjusts up, your balance will be lower and the payment change will be less as a result. As well, you would already be accustomed to paying more.
The Bottom Line – A fixed rate loan provides the certainty that it will never change. A hybrid ARM provides a guaranteed savings but for a limited period of time. The best way to decide is to balance your expectations for using any particular loan with the peace of mind that can come from being assured of stability, even if your time frame changes.
Either way, we're here to help you explore the pros and cons and to come to a conclusion that's uniquely right for you.
Whether you are purchasing or refinancing a home, call us now at (626) 799-0882 or 1-800-445-PFCU to get started on the best mortgage loan solution for you.
PFCU is a Leader in Our "Village"
The Credit Union motto is people helping people, and PFCU has been doing just that since we were first founded by employees of the City of Pasadena back in 1935. Over the years we have grown to serve dozens of businesses and organizations in the SGV. Our partners include many of the key organizations that consistently make the SGV such a great place to live and work. We serve organizations such as Union Station Homeless Services, Rosemary Children's Services, The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, The Los Angeles College of Music, Pasadena Museum of California Art, The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, The San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce, and many more. We have gained a reputation for providing quality financial services to our community and have taught thousands of individuals of all ages financial literacy information such as budgeting, proper use of credit, saving strategies and much more. In fact, we have teamed up with award-winning children's financial literacy expert Sam Renick, creator of the lovable Sammy Rabbit character, to teach more than 7,000 girls about saving, budgeting and goal-setting. PFCU is the 2014 Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Corporate Citizen of the Year and winner of the "It Takes a Village" Award from the San Gabriel Chamber. We have been named "SGV's Best Credit Union by readers of thirteen local newspapers in 2015. PFCU also volunteers to prepare and serve a meal at the Union Station Homeless Services Family Center once each quarter. Our PFCU Paws for a Cause Wiggle Waggle Walk team has raised thousands of dollars to help the animals at Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA over the years. We help out at Police and Fire Department events for the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Gabriel and Sierra Madre. We participate in the Earth Day Festival, NATHA's (Neighbors Acting Together Helping All) Lincoln Village Festival, each year. We are a sponsor of the San Gabriel Mission Fietsa, The Altadena Sheriffs Summer Concert Series, The Spark of Love Toy Drive, Monte Vista Grove's annual dinner, just to name a few. Our new Pasadena FCU and YouTube channel is helping us spread the word about Credit Unions and the way to make smart financial choices. We educate the community through this blog, our PasadenaFCU Facebook page and our Twitter account. Enjoy this video from our participation in the recent National Night Out Festival in Kings Villages https://youtu.be/qR3Q4_0DJZk


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Most people are under the impression that surgery is the only option for reshaping their noses. While this used to be the case until a few years ago, patients can now have the appearances of their noses altered quickly, effectively and in a relatively pain-free manner when they decide to have the lunch hour nose job option performed instead.
Nose Job with a Difference
The lunch hour nose job or liquid nose job as it is also known as is a non-surgical form of rhinoplasty that involves having dermal fillers injected under the skin of the nose. This procedure has been specifically designed and developed to help correct nasal asymmetry as well as any bumps or lumps that may be present on any part of the nose. Surgeons have noted that the lunch hour nose job can also help reshape and even lift the tip of the nose to change its appearance completely. Patients can have this procedure performed to correct deformities cause by surgery or damage that has resulted from an injury.
How the Injections are given
These injections are administered in a plastic surgery clinic by qualified surgeons and a strong numbing lotion or cream is applied to the nose beforehand to minimize the pain. Ultra fine needles are used to help minimize bruising and discomfort and to ensure that the fillers are administered correctly. In some cases, a few injections may be required for the patient to obtain the desired end results.
Many Advantages
Unlike with a full rhinoplasty procedure, a liquid nose job is a relatively pain-free procedure which requires no downtime after being performed, meaning that patients are able to go right back to work afterwards – hence it being known as the lunch hour nose job. Owing to the fact that the end results are not permanent, patients can try out a new look before committing to having full on nose surgery performed. Another upside is that this procedure is not only a lot cheaper to have performed than regular rhinoplasty; there is also a substantially lower risk of infection developing afterwards. There is a far lower chance of complications occurring afterwards as well.
Post-Operative Care
One of the only side effects that patients can expect to experience afterwards is mild swelling, occasional bruising, a little tenderness and redness at the site of the injections themselves. However, most of this will settle down fully within 24 to 48 hours at the most, and patients will normally be able to return to their regular routines almost immediately after the injections have been administered. Patients will need to remember that, while the initial results will be visible right after they have had the filler treatment performed, it may take up to a week before the results will be fully noticeable.
Although this treatment is not technically classified as surgery, it is still essential that it be administered by a surgeon who is qualified and experienced. This will help minimize the risk of infection or allergic reactions, while also providing patients with the best possible end results.


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Struggling when your toddler won't stay in bed? Learn 7 effective tips for when your toddler keeps getting out of bed (and how to help her stay there the whole night).
Getting your child to stay in bed all night has been a challenge. You've tried positive reinforcement. You've crafted a rewards chart with stickers. You've even threatened her with punishment. But you still wonder how to stop your toddler from sleeping in your bed.
Sure, you run through the bedtime routine. And she'll even fall asleep after you've turned off the lights.
But at least once a night for the past several weeks, she wakes up for various reasons: She wants water. She needs a band-aid. And sometimes she'll even tantrum.
When your toddler keeps getting out of bed
You're at your wits end. You can't function, your work is suffering and your temper is short. All these shenanigans are making the whole household—including your other kids—miserable.
What else is there to do? Fortunately for you, plenty.
1. Don't bend to your toddler's requests
A middle-of-the-night waking isn't the time to oblige your child's every request. And ask they do, from wanting to sleep in your bed to finding their stuffed animal to reading more books.
These requests can be genuine, but they can also stem from their desire to test your boundaries. Just how far can I get away with this? they might wonder.
Unless the situation calls for it (potty accidents, feeling sick or scared), walk her back to bed. Keep things subdued. Even discipline is attention rewarded for her nighttime wakings.
Are your current discipline methods just not cutting it with your toddler? Learn 9 out-of-the-box parenting strategies that will help you deal with these challenging behaviors.
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2. Prevent the wakings in the first place
If you're finding a common theme with what wakes your child up in the middle of the night, try beating her to the punch.
- Does she ask for water or say she's thirsty? Leave a sippy cup by her bed.
- Is she awake from hunger? She should eat enough during dinner time (this also prevents crankiness!).
- Does she get up to pee and can't fall back asleep? Limit how much liquids she can have in the evenings.
- Is her bed and room uncomfortable? Consider what it feels like to sleep and stay in bed all night. If her pillows bunch up and the mattress is lumpy, find ways to make her bed and room more conducive for sleep.
Sometimes what seems like incessant, useless gripes turns out to be genuine concerns. Don't wait for your child to reach that point. Prepare her sleeping arrangements to avoid those issues to begin with.
3. Tire your toddler out
Help your child stay in bed all night by tiring her out during the day. My four-year-old and I will be reading bedtime books, and I'll hear the most amazing sound:
Then I know he has expelled enough energy during the day to feel tired in the evenings. When kids have way too much zing and it's 10 minutes until light's out, they may not sleep through the night.
Use a good part of the day for activity. Children shouldn't remain sedentary for more than hour at a time. Your child shouldn't sit in front of the television or even in the same place reading a book for more than an hour.
Instead, she should take breaks and switch between rest and activity throughout the day.
Get tips on how to discipline a 4 year old.
4. Time your toddler's naps and bedtimes well
Schedule nap times so they're not too close to bedtime. Aim for a good two to three hours of awake time between their last nap and bedtime. Otherwise they won't feel sleepy to actually fall asleep.
On the flip side, consider extending your child's bedtime. If she's in bed by 6:30, you might have better luck if she slept around 7:30 or 8pm. She may not be tired enough if her bedtime is too early.
5. Avoid punishments
Have you ever had a meaningful conversation while you're half-asleep? Me neither. Hold off on doling discipline during these middle-of-the-night wakings.
Your child isn't coherent enough to understand the impact of her behaviors. Telling her she can't go to a party if she keeps getting out of bed doesn't mean much. She'll have a hard time tying in what going to bed has to do with going to a party the next day.
She's also half-asleep (even if she may not sound like it). She's not making profound decisions during these teachable moments. Any lessons you want to teach will likely get lost.
Or you're half-asleep, which can lead you to say things you'll later regret. You might not follow through with consequences. You might say harsh words. And you might lose your temper.
Instead, follow the above advice and ignore your child's requests. Keep things subdued.
If she needs to tantrum, comfort her or give her space, but don't allow yourself to get sucked into a battle. Now isn't the time. The more attention you give this scenario, the more she'll assume it's fine to stay up.
Save it for tomorrow, when you're both fully present.
Get more tips about how to follow through with consequences.
6. Find underlying reasons
Kids' gripes aren't always as petty as they seem. Take, for instance, your child's relentless requests to read a book. It's just a book, you might think.
But she still wants you to read to her during the most inconvenient times. An argument ensues, a tantrum explodes, and this petty thing has become a battle.
But the reasons aren't always so superficial. Wanting to read could spell your child's need for genuine attention. One you may not have been giving because she's noticed you're stressed or sick. Or she could be afraid and can't or won't admit it.
Before you write off these frustrating episodes as yet another petty excuse, ask why. What changes are going on in your household? I notice that stressful events in my life coincide with how often my four-year-old acts up. Coincidence perhaps, but something tells me it's not.
Understand your child's needs. These middle of the night wakings may not just be about sleep. You'll also grow more empathetic to her struggles. They seem insignificant if you only see it as a request for water or play time. But on a deeper level, they can signal a different need.
7. Talk to your doctor
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase.
I'm one of those people that relies on my kids' pediatrician for any concerns I can't seem to resolve on my own. If your child is chronically failing to sleep without problems, consider calling her doctor.
She might help you uncover health issues you may not be able to pinpoint on your own. And she could point you to best practices and offer further advice.
It doesn't hurt to ask for help, and doctors are a great resource for any issues that baffle you.
And check out The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan, a hilarious children's book to encourage your child to sleep in his own bed:
Get more tips:
- How to Respond when Your 3 Year Old Won't Stay in Bed
- What to Do When Your Toddler Is Hysterical at Bedtime
- 9 Children's Books about Bedtime
- 6 Tips on Helping Your Child Sleep in Their Own Bed
- How to End Bedtime Battles and Get Your Child to Finally Sleep
Are your current discipline methods just not cutting it with your toddler? Learn 9 out-of-the-box parenting strategies that will help you deal with these challenging behaviors.
Imagine transforming your relationship with your child, using just the tips you'll learn right here. Join over 27,000 parents who've signed up for my newsletter and download your PDF below—at no cost to you:


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Ingrid Bergman in the 1944 film Gaslight
From Wikipedia: Gaslighting: "Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse in which false information is presented with the intent of making a victim doubt his or her own memory, perception and sanity. Instances may range simply from the denial by an abuser that previous abusive incidents ever occurred, up to the staging of bizarre events by the abuser with the intention of disorienting the victim. The term "gaslighting" comes from the play Gas Light and its film adaptations. The term is now also used in clinical and research literature...."
Host Name: Dispelling the Myths with Kaleah LaRoche
Show Name: Am I Going Crazy? The Gaslight Effect with Robin Stern
Date / Length: 8/5/2008 9:00 PM - 1 hr
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How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life. Join us as I interview Dr. Robin Stern, the author of "the Gaslight Effect" as we explore the common narcissistic behavior called "Gaslighting." Find out how this subtle form of manipulation can cause an individual to believe she is going crazy!
Also see: http://www.clinicalsocialwork.com/psychologicalviolence.html
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Last week, several Apple celebrity accounts were hacked and intimate photo's were leaked on to the web. Just do a Google search for Apple Accounts Hacked and you will have news stories referring to the information leaks.
Well, it didn't take long before the latest email scam appears to have reared it's ugly head. If you look at the image above, to the untrained eye, you could be mistaken for thinking that this is a security precaution on Apple's part to get user's to update their account passwords.


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What's so special about the kitchen island pictured here? Well, it's foldable and movable too! Folding Kitchen Island may appear quite mundane at first but it's certainly not what we see every day!
What's different? Foldable, easily portable, unlimited versatility, easy storing, smart storage shelf with knife slots and a cutting board included along the sides are its cool traits that also speak for its distinctiveness. With a two feet space to use as a work space or an additional counter top and standing at three feet high, this cute little kitchen island makes a great choice for those living in small apartments.


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Covert surveillance devices have come a long way in the last few years in particular. For just a few hundred dollars, it's now possible to buy a perfectly concealed, infinitely portable HD camera hidden inside a normal, everyday object that will capture anything you want in stunning detail.
Sometimes, however, you don't necessarily need to see what someone is up to – you're much more concerned with what they might be saying when you're not around. For those scenarios, there are a number of USB-powered hidden spy and audio voice recorders available on the market today that you're definitely going to want to know more about.
Whenever you're doing some type of secret audio recording, concealment is always your top priority. It's a lot like the placement of a nanny cam – part of your job involves getting your device into an area where people won't think twice about it. To that end, the MemoQ is a perfect option – it takes the appearance of a normal USB flash drive, something you probably have dozens of laying around your home right now.
As an option built with covert, portable surveillance in mind, the MemoQ can capture crystal clear audio – even from all the way across a large room. It is voice activated, allowing you to "set it and forget it." Whenever someone starts speaking, it automatically starts recording so that you don't have to worry about a thing. It comes with an incredible 24-hour battery life and can even store up to 288 hours of audio, or roughly 12 days.
Along the same lines is the USB Flash Drive Audio Recorder 2GB, a device that is both powered by USB and that looks like a standard USB flash drive. It's small enough to effortlessly attach to your keychain and can be programmed to immediately start recording after it's plugged into a computer. All crisp, clear audio is stored directly on the built-in flash drive, making sure you don't miss even a second of the action.
This particular item features a four- to eight-foot microphone sensitivity, making it perfect for intimate spaces. It has a four-hour battery life (when used independently of its USB power) and can record for as long as 40 continuous hours. This unit is also compatible with both the Windows and Mac operating systems.
The EasySpy Professional Grade Covert Recording Device
Another worthy entry on the list is the EasySpy Professional Grade Covert Recording Device, an option built with sophistication and style in mind. Despite the large number of advanced features that it offers, it's incredibly easy to use – it features one-button recording and is even compatible with a wide range of popular audio file formats like WAV. It also has a voice activation feature that allows it to automatically start recording whenever audio is detected, guaranteeing that you don't miss a second of what you were trying to capture in the first place.
When used on its own internal battery, the device can go for up to 15 hours on a single charge. It also features a 70-hour recording capacity and will even date and time stamp each file so that you always know when a particular conversation took place.
These are just a few of the best USB-powered hidden spy and audio voice recorders that you can buy today. Whether you're trying to figure out what someone is up to when you're not around or you just want a convenient option for recording lectures or meetings, these inexpensive, yet powerful, devices will get the job done every time. When you consider how far this type of surveillance technology has come in just a few short years, it's truly exciting to think about what the next few likely have in store.


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A camporee is a local or regional gathering of Scouting units for a period of camping and common activities. Throughout the year our District will hold Camporees right in neighborhoods throughout our Council. These can range from a local park to Fort Niagara! This event is a perfect showplace for the Scouting program and therefore goes far beyond just a gathering of Scouts. This is an opportunity to showcase to our local community the best Scouting has to offer.
Typically, the camporee involves scout patrol competitions, with events such as: hiking preparedness, fire building, knot tying, first aid, emergency preparedness, pioneering, citizenship, patrol mystery event (team building), outdoor cooking, camping or orienteering. Some camporees also integrate work on merit badges. The camporee may be centered on a central theme such as living history, horsemanship, aquatics, shooting sports, a historical trail, a service project, and most recently Geocaching. Camporees often have a campfire program with awards and presentations, skits and songs. Camporees also may have a service project that helps the hosting facility. Typical service projects could be pruning trees, spreading mulch, clearing brush, trail repair, tree planting or trash pickup. The scouts usually camp, compete and cook by patrol. The patrol will have a patrol name, patrol flag, patrol cheer or yell and a patrol leader. Patrols are usually made of six to eight scouts, a patrol duty roster is made and posted so patrol responsibilities are rotated, like: head cook, assistant cook, cleanup, KP, fire builder, and water duty.
The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family activities in Cub Scouting. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that Cub Scouts make with help from their families. Then they race the cars in competition. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a track. Most packs have a pinewood derby every year. It can be run indoors or outdoors. Every boy can design and build his own "grand prix" car to enter in the race.
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The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned retailers, distributors and manufacturers against selling basic commodities higher than the suggested retail prices (SRP).
Any retailer found selling above the SRP would be asked to explain the price hike and show the cost of acquisition.
If it turns out that the manufacturer or distributor was the one selling goods higher than the SRP, then DTI will issue summons to these manufacturers or distributors to explain the increase in price.
The DTI said would imposed a P1 million fine to violators under the Price Act subject to the circumstances provided after due notice and hearing.
Criminal liability for illegal price manipulation may result to imprisonment of not more than 15 years and a maximum fine of P2 millionl.
The DTI has published the updated suggested retail prices (SRPs) of basic necessities and prime commodities in major newspapers to guide consumers in their purchases at the same time to alert retailers nationwide to sell within the SRPs.
Based on the recent National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) meeting, other government offices and industries cited the world price hikes on products and services as the main reason of price increases of goods in the country.
Several manufacturers of milk products, canned goods, noodles, and condiments, have notified the DTI a month ago on the price adjustments of their products, citing the increase in prices of raw materials and production costs as the major reason for the adjustments.
DTI Sec. Gregory Domingo is looking into the adjusted SRPs of these select basic necessities and prime commodities and the results of the comparative price analysis showed that the planned price adjustments were reasonable.
"We have published the updated price guide for the information and guidance of producers, manufacturers, traders, dealers, sellers, retailers, and consumers."
The SRPs are provided by manufacturers to set retail prices of products so that consumers will know whether the goods are over-priced or above the acceptable profit margin.
DTI Undersecretary for Consumer Welfare Zenaida Maglaya said the DTI is closely coordinating with the industry sector to ensure that there is proper notification and consultation prior to any adjustments in SRPs.
Maglaya stressed that the SRPs would ensure that businesses are not denied of their right to fair return of investments, at the same time to prevent unreasonable price increases on basic goods.


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Month-End Madness: March
This month seemed really long to me. Here is a breakdown of how things went: Total Miles: 103 Considering last month I only ran 53, I was pumped to double my mileage. Nothing crazy to report here. Fun places I ran: I did find myself running in a lot of different places this month. Some of… Continue reading Month-End Madness: March


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The campaign "0.7% – Together against Poverty" was what set in motion the gradual increase of Switzerland's allocations to development assistance. It was launched in 2004 by over 70 organizations, trade unions and churches under the coordination of Alliance Sud, at a time when drastic cuts were looming. With over 200,000 signatures, which were submitted in May 2008, the campaign was a resounding success.
Broad-based coalition and fruitful lobbying
Against the backdrop of this extensive popular support, Alliance Sud was able to forge a broad coalition in Parliament spanning various party lines. The coalition advocated for the goal of allocating 0.5% of gross national income (GNI) to official development assistance as politically, a higher figure seemed less likely to succeed. At the start of 2008, this figure was 0.37%, compared to the Federal Council's target of 0.4%. Thanks to lobbying by aid agencies and the commitment of parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, it was possible to convince a majority, first in the Council of States, then also in the National Council, to accept 0.5%.
Reluctant Federal Council, finally a partial victory
First it was a matter of breaking down the Federal Council's resistance. It cited budgetary considerations and initially refused to follow a request by Parliament made in December 2008 to table a dispatch on supplementary credit. In the end, the Council of States forced it to do so. In December 2010, an initial tranche was approved for the period 2011-12 and this was confirmed in February 2011 by the National Council with 106 to 79 votes.
With a clear Yes to the Federal Council Dispatch on International Development Cooperation 2013-2016, the National Council finally confirmed on 5 June 2012 that the development budget was to be increased to 0.5% by 2015. In 2015 this figure finally stood at 0.52%. This amount must be seen in perspective, however, as a substantial part of it is "phantom aid", meaning that 13% of official development aid spending goes towards caring for asylum seekers in Switzerland, and this in no way benefits developing countries.
Ecopop calls for earmarking
The question of the level of official development assistance again became topical in the public debate in August 2014. The Ecopop initiative was launched mainly by right wing circles and called for annual immigration to Switzerland to be limited to 0.2% of the resident population and for 10% of development spending to go to voluntary family planning.
Alliance Sud joined forces with the Sexual Health Switzerland foundation to oppose the second demand. It publicly made clear that there was no lack of contraceptives in poor countries of the South but that access for their peoples to healthcare and education was inadequate and incomes were too low.
On 30 November 2014 voters firmly rejected the initiative with a 73% No vote. Thereafter the media labelled it the Ecoflop initiative.
Hopes dim after national elections
Once again, the outlook for development assistance became somewhat gloomier in the wake of the federal elections of autumn 2015. Since 18 October, the bourgeois rightwing parties SVP, FDP and allied smaller parties together command an absolute majority of 101 seats of the 200 in the National Council.
In December 2015, Alliance Sud's fears came true: in the 2016 budget, the National Council approved massive cuts of CHF 115 million in development cooperation with the South and with Eastern Europe. In the 2017-2019 Stabilization Programme, development cooperation is expected to bear the brunt of the cuts.
Encouraging international signs
There is a glimmer of hope against these cuts at the international level. The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals were approved in late September 2015 in New York in the presence of over 100 Heads of State and of Government. Goal number 17 ("Means of Implementation and global partnership") underscores that developed countries should allocate 0.7% of their GNI to development.
At the UN level, the Sustainable Development Goals will replace the Millennium Development Goals, which were one-sidedly oriented towards poverty reduction. The 2030 Agenda binds all countries to gearing their economy towards the sustainable use of natural resources and to combating their internal inequalities.
By contrast, the 2030 Agenda is largely devoid of the will to introduce binding mechanisms to combat tax optimization and tax evasion by multinational companies. Yet the outcome of this practice is that the countries in the South are truly being bled dry. The adoption of the 2030 Agenda is nevertheless a powerful signal in favour of positive momentum among UN Member States, including Switzerland.


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If you live long enough, you'll see just about everything.
Today I saw something that none of my most recent ancestors saw – the resignation of a Pope.
I think most of us remember the end of John Paul II's pontificate and the images of the once active pope bowing to the ravages of old age and illness. It was hard to watch but at the same time taught a lesson in its own right – that life is precious even to the very end, and that God can indeed use our lives regardless of our age and physical condition and that all of it is truly a gift if we choose to see it that way.
But now Pope Benedict XVI is teaching us another lesson. The Holy Father's decision to resign has as much dignity and courage as the decision of all of his predecessors to die in office. I think the lesson is that sometimes we have to recognize our own limitations and weaknesses, and step aside for the good of others and also for our the sanctification of our own souls.
It seems that Pope Benedict has looked to another Pope for inspiration and guidance – Pope Celestine V (1215-1296). Pietro Angelerio was born into a very simple and poor family. After his ordination as a Benedictine priest, he retired to the wilderness of Morrone and lived the life of a hermit inspired by the example of John the Baptist. Pietro lived simply and worked hard. He followed four Lents a year and only allowed himself to indulge his diet on Sundays. His days were filled with prayer, reading and study. Much like the original Saint Benedict- Pietro's lifestyle attracted men seeking a life of holiness and he eventually had many monks and monastaries under him. But when governance of this new order (approved by Pope Urban IV) started taking over his daily life, Pietro turned leadership over to another, and returned to his life of seclusion, austerity and prayer. He had no desire to lead.
Pietro's election to the Papacy was rather comedic. Pope Nicholas IV had been dead for two years and the cardinals were no nearer to electing a new pope. Pietro sent a letter to the Cardinals chastizing them for the long delay in electing a pope. This got their attention and the story goes that Cardinal Latino Orinsi reported that God had told him to elect a pious hermit to the papacy and Pietro Angelerio was elected! Of course they had to ascend a distant high mountain to tell him the news and the old hermit met the news with tears and denial! But he eventually descended the mountain top and became Celestine V.
But holiness and humility does not a good leader make, and Celestine became the pawn of many during his short pontificate. Realizing that at age 86 and with no experience in church politics Celestine decreed that the Pope COULD resign, and then he promptly did so!
Is Pope Benedict following the example of this holy hermit pope? Perhaps. In 2009 he stopped off to visit his tomb and leave his pallium. Then a year or so later he visited Pope Celestine's relics in Sulmona to pray.
Surely Pope Benedict had this simple Pope, who was 86 at the time of his resignation, in mind today as he tendered his own resignation. And I think much like Celestine who humbly recognized his limitations, Benedict has come to terms with his own and accepted them.
There are a lot of questions (a pope hasn't resigned in over 600 years!) but I think Catholics can be assured that the Holy Spirit is still guiding the church, and that at least a new pope will have the guidance and wisdom of his predecessor available to him if he wants or needs it. Thanks to Benedict's courageous humility, the church will go with her mission in spreading the Gospel of Christ.
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This is overdue by several weeks, but here is my blogspot link to the new Star Trek Beyond trailer. I like it much more than the first one:
I was especially happy with how one of my shots in it turned out. The rendering on the environment looks incredible. Hats off to the final VFX artists who made that happen:


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My latest musical obsession is Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros! I think they are my "new Beirut" meaning I have forced all of my friends to listen to it this week. Is that really Alex Ebert from IMA Robot? The sweet song "Home" dueted by Alex and bandmate/gf Jade Castrinos is what pulled me in at first, but when I heard that the beginning of the video for "Desert Song" shows actual footage of Alex's father in the desert and holding him as a baby while chanting, serving as the jumpoff to a 12-part film Jodorowsky-feel of a film called Salvo!, I knew this was my shit. Let me know if it's yours too.
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Been busy.
Back to whittling down the craft supplies again!
We are on a clutter busting jag here at Casa de IWOM. The amount of items saved 'just in case' as well as nowhere near sentimental value items, kitchen doubles and never used wedding presents that have left the building is staggering. We will never be true minimalists but are feeling the effect already of less stuff. It's nice to know a trip to the loft space is no longer one fraught with danger.
The tiny IKEA greenhouse in the sunroom always seems like a good idea.
It is if one remembers to water the pots within….
Three partially filled cans of metallic spray paint in the garage, an assortment of 'still life' objects (some of which were taken OUT of the charity donation bags), a bandana to put over my nose and mouth,
and an early start day to allow for multiple thin coats
gave me the components for my installation.
I give you: The Family Silver.
Even if I had been allowed to register for a wedding list ('that's for X people' apparently), I don't know as I would have put any real silver items on it. All that polishing.
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Land for sale in Bulgaria, plots for sale in Bulgaria, Agricultural land for sale in Bulgaria
Welcome to Bulgaria-Land.co.uk, the only web site dedicated to selling land in Bulgaria - agricultural land,building plots, development land, industrial area plots, etc. If you dont find what you are looking for just Contact Us, and we will do our best to find the piece of land you are looking for.
Farmland has once again proved resilient to recessionary pressures as in the previous three recessions (mid 1970s, early 1980s and early 1990s) during the past thirty years.
Why buying land in Bulgaria is better then buying a house or an apartment?
Because there is no other investment in Bulgaria, who can bring you better and faster return. There are numerous occasion, when the price of land in Bulgaria more then doubles within 1 year! The price of some plots in Sofia and around the Black Sea coast increased more then 10 times within the last 5 years. Have you heard of such capital gain by people investing in houses or apartments in Bulgaria?
What type of land to buy in Bulgaria, regulated or unregulated plots?
You will hear, that the land in Bulgaria is generally talked about as regulated or unregulated, agricultural being part of the unregulated. Probably you heard a lot of conflicting information of how that land is classified and what it means. Typically you can not build on unregulated land but you can on regulated. The terms unregulated means that the local authorities had not marked the land for development, but going to a legal process, the status of unregulated land can be converted to regulated. This process might take up a year to complete and you will never be 100sure if the process will complete successfully. But having the right legal team and with our help we can bring the risk to a minimum. On the other hand we will never sell you a piece of land in Bulgaria without explaining all this and advise you on the best possible routes.
If buying 'unregulated land' in Bulgaria carries a risk with it, why not buy always 'regulated' one?
Because of the price difference, a piece of land in Bulgaria, which has the status of unregulated can be a few times cheaper then the same piece, once it changes its status to regulated. Generally if the piece of land is in a town or village, it is regulated and you can build on it. There are many other pieces of land in Bulgaria, which status can be easily changed to regulated. It is only the land in and around Sofia, Varna, Burgas and the ones close to the Black Sea coast, which carry some questions in regards of changing the status of the land. Discuss this point with your solicitor to ensure that the whole legal process has been explained to you and you have been given a clear idea of all the details.
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We will help you in every step of the purchasing process. Right at the start to locate suitable pieces of land for you, through the viewing, thoroughly checking the plans of the local authorities for this land and how likely and easy it is to change status, setting up a company in Bulgaria and organising the Notary signing, which will make you the owner of Bulgarian land. But wait, our role is not going to stop there. If you purchase the land and you wish to develop it, we can provide complete project management, architectural drawings, supervision and control, marketing and sales off-plan to our customers.
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On many occasions we can help you finance your purchase of the land in Bulgaria and / or the complete development project. Some of the favourable terms include putting down as little as 20% and do not repay off anything for the first year.
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Marty: There hasn't been a "victory for American Workers" since globalization became the prevalent theme for manufacturing. The manufacturing sector in this nation is basically decimated and has been as such since the door to CHEAPER PRODUCTION ELSEWHERE (China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, So Korea, etc) opened for the USA to exploit. Sadly the CHINESE have actually outplayed us and now we are basically at their mercy for ELECTRONIC devices as virtually everything we get is made there. My bottom line is that if EMPLOYERS here are FAIR & EQUITABLE employee expectations will be lessened, but since everyone tends to go the highest bidder on the EMPLOYEE side and many of our companies CONTRACT EVERYTHING out to avoid having to pay benefits...we're in trouble. It's unfortunate that COMPROMISE, COOPERATION & FAIRNESS are not words that are generally associated with the manufacturing sector.


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Posted: May 17, 2018
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's tennis team signed Blake Sprouse from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to compete in the 2018-19 season for the Golden Eagles Head Coach Mark Milner announced Thursday.
Blake Sprouse, Men's Tennis
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - Homeschooled
- Named 2016-17 team MVP.
- Biggest moment was beating Jenks in No. 1 doubles before state in 2017.
- Top 60 ranking in U18.
- Top 30 ranking in U16.
- Chose ORU because it's close to home and he liked the new facilities and coaching staff.
- Expected to major in communications.
- Was recruited by Cowley County Community College in Ottawa, Kansas.
For the latest information on ORU men's tennis, follow @ORUAthletics on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the Golden Eagles Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or in the App Store.


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Why I'm not buying the Nexus 7
Everyone I know is aflutter over the new Nexus 7 tablet announced by Google. Sure it's got Ice Cream Sandwich and terrific specs thanks to ASUS, but I'm not among the rush to buy it. I'm sticking with my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Why? Well for starters I'm spoiled. I love the the 10.1 inch screen. It's perfect for reading ebooks, comics and magazines, web browsing, and apps like Google Earth and Netflix , I just can't go back to a 7 inch screen. It would be too cramped. Besides, my Tab will be getting ICS soon and in the meantime, I am doing just fine with Honeycomb. Is it nice to have the latest and greatest OS? Sure, but tablets running Honeycomb are still just as useful.
If you want to spring for the Nexus 7, go for it, but don't think you have to because your current tablet is somehow no good now. I promise, it's still just fine. Don't go with the crowd, go for what works for you!


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Marek Raczkowski Cartoons
Cartoons by Marek Raczkowski translated into English.
Monday, April 1, 2013
#59 - The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many
tyranny of the minority
, a well known problem of democratic organisation. The image of a triangle stabbing a circle recalls El Lissitzky's famous
"Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge"
poster from the Russian Civil War. Even though Raczkowski's wedge is blue, the reference is likely deliberate and concerns some recent event in Polish politics, perhaps some agitation by ex-Communists.
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Super consistent champion cyclists John Madden retained his age group 50 mile Ulster time-trial title after recording the third fastest time over all in the Ulster 50 Mile Time Trial Championship, incorporating the Tommy Givan memorial `50`, and promoted by Maryland Wheelers Ulster title race on the A26 on Sunday.
It's a superb win for the Inspired Cycling man who clocked a very fast time of 01:50:57 and comes fresh after his fabulous National Road Race title win in Kilcullen last weekend.
Madden's time allowed him to pick up the gold medal and Ulster title in the M40 category even though he is over 50 years of age.
He can now add this to his impressive list of national records and other cycling achievements including the Derry to Belfast record he set three years ago which was fast enough to beat the train!
It's a particularly satisfactory result for Madden too as he has missed a few races at the start of the year due to illness and injury.
To get the National title last weekend and the Ulster title this Sunday will relieve some of the pressure on him for the remainder of the season.
Madden won the 50 mile Ulster M50 time trial championship on Sunday and is eagerly looking forward wearing his new Ulster champions medal with pride.
He will be looking to defend some of his other Ulster titles towards the end of the season and has a few other big goals in mind.


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Managed to get the new downpipe fitted a few days ago. I was gonna DIY it but after removing the undertray and diffuser I seen how bad the access was so took it to a local garage. Only cost £22 so hardly a massive expense.
Cannot believe the difference in sound, its so much quieter. Starting to notice all the other little squeaks and rattles now though


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Juniper's QFabric security integration for the cloud and virtualization
Juniper provided analysts, including me, with some more color on their QFabric security integration. There are two dimensions to this. First it illustrates in some detail what a "service" is in QFabric terms, and second it illustrates the exploding complexity of security in a virtualization and cloud environment. The combination of these things positions QFabric much more directly as an element in a cloud computing strategy, which is how I've viewed it from the first. Since I think anything truly cloud-enabling is important, we'll look at this a bit here.
In the QFabric pitch, Juniper's CTO made a point of saying that Juniper QFabric offered both virtual networks and "services" as its properties. Security is considered a service, and the way a service is created is by routing a flow through a service "engine". Because the flow's route explicitly intersects with a security process, the flow route is secure without external intervention. You can see that this sort of engine/service thing could easily be applied to other things like application acceleration, although Juniper hasn't said anything about what might be a QFabric service beyond security. Interestingly, by making security appliances into QFabric service engines, you effectively virtualize security and increase the number of machines you can secure with a given device. It's like the old test of a good compiler; can it compile itself? An offering to secure virtualized resources has to be a virtualized resource.
On the complexity-management side, the problem Juniper is solving here is the fact that it's impossible to build a static-appliance security framework around a virtual or cloud data center. Even if application-to-server assignment isn't totally dynamic, as it would be in a cloud computing application, it's still easy to move virtual machines around with management commands. In fact, the VM tool players are falling all over themselves to make the process of moving VMs easy, which only makes security hard. All of those problems are multiplied in the cloud, where resource assignment is dynamic by definition.
Juniper's idea is to combine in-fabric security and in-VM security (through its Altor acquisition) to build a truly secure virtual data center. By adding support for cloud "director" functionality, Juniper will presumably then extend this to the more dynamic resource assignment of the cloud. As it is, VMs carry their security credentials as metadata, so cloud partners that have Juniper products on their end will be able to interpret and apply the policies even in a public cloud.
We're starting to see a glimmer of what security would look like in a cloud-enabled future, or at least how Juniper sees it. The question now is whether competitors will present their own holistic model of cloud/virtual security or whether they'll simply try to counterpunch pieces of this.
A good industry debate on the issues here would be helpful for everyone, but especially to service providers that need a secure model of cloud services if they ever hope to sell them to anyone but startups and hobbyists. As I'll get to in a minute, clouds are really critical for operators' future monetization plans, which makes them critical for network spending and for the future of broadband services.
It's good to see that Juniper is building a cloud story here in the security space, and in fact, its security story is pretty holistic and strong in a cloud perspective. That particular aspect of the announcement would have been stronger had the QFabric/PTX symbiosis been played up and had both that and security had explicit links to Junos Space. Yes, it's hard to make a big launch work, but rather than try to do a big launch made up of five or 10 deeply technical pieces (as Juniper did a couple years ago), it could do a strategy launch and then instantiate it. Detailed announcements invite defeat in detail, and the cloud is no place to take that risk.


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10 Things You Didn't Know About Jaws
Have you noticed that Jaws is popping up more than usual in recent weeks? There's a simple explanation: on June 20th, Steven Spielberg's career-making classic celebrates its 40th birthday.
In honour of this occasion, New Zealand's Stuff decided to dig up "10 things you didn't know about Steven Spielberg's classic." Die-hard fans may scoff at the title, as there's no shortage of Jaws lore already out there being digested, thanks to some excellent books (Carl Gottlieb's The Jaws Log and Antonia Quirke's BFI Modern Classics edition come to mind) and at least two feature length documentaries (The Making of Jaws, The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of Jaws), both of which can be found on the Jaws Blu-ray.
That said, Stuff's Andrew Stephens did manage to dig up a few facts we either forgot or never knew about.
For one, he claims that Roy Scheider ad-libbed the film's most famous line: "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
He also reveals that Spielberg originally thought John Williams' legendary two-note theme was a joke and, in a moment of robot shark desperation, the director considered training a real shark.
For more Jaws trivia, read Stuff's full post—or if you're really dedicated, check out the aforementioned documentaries and books. The latter are guaranteed to take beach reading to the next level.


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Cancer is a six-letter word that can strike fear in even the strongest among us. Some of us have battled it ourselves, or have fought it alongside family members or with dear friends. It seems that no one is impervious to it. Whenever a person learns that they, or a beloved, have cancer, it is a devastating feeling. That feeling is no different when a guardian learns the same diagnosis about a cherished pet.
While cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, it may also surprise you to know that it is the number-one disease-related killer of our dogs and cats. "Just like humans, cancer is a looming danger in the lives of our pets," said Dr. Carol McConnell, DVM, MBA, vice president, and chief veterinary medical officer for Nationwide. "The prevalence of pet cancer continues to increase year over year. "
Pets of any age can develop it, but the disease is typically more common in adult and older animals. In addition, certain breeds of dogs and cats have a higher incidence of some types of cancers. For example, the risk of lymphoma increases in Boxers, Mastiffs, Basset Hounds, St. Bernards, Scottish Terriers, Airedales, and Bulldogs.
Early detection is crucial. Even though a tumor or growth may not be cancerous, it is important for a guardian to seek the advice of their veterinarian if they notice any lumps or bumps. Regular check-ups are also advisable to detect those cancers that may not be as readily apparent. In addition to being aware of a lump or bump that is changing in color, size, or texture, guardians should also be on the look-out for the following signs or symptoms.
A change in the pet's appetite or weight may signal something is amiss. If the pet is losing weight and has not changed its diet or the quantity consumed, it is worth a trip to the veterinarian. A belly that becomes enlarged quickly, with a bloated appearance, may be indicative of a mass in the abdomen. Other significant issues to be on the lookout for are: unexplained bleeding or discharge, that is not related to trauma, from any body orifice; unexplained persistent vomiting or diarrhea; a dry, non-productive cough; difficulty breathing (Dyspnea), shortness of breath, or rapid breathing (Tachypnea).
Oral tumors do occur in pets. A pet may have difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and you may notice that they will prefer something softer to eat, rather than the hard kibble. You may also detect an unusually strong, foul odor emitting from the pet. Be aware that these are also indicative of dental disease so, either way, a trip to the veterinarian is in your pet's best interest.
Lymph nodes are located throughout the body and, when they are enlarged, they can indicate a common form of cancer called lymphoma. Most of the time, lymphoma in dogs appears as "swollen glands" that can be seen or felt under the neck, in front of the shoulders, or behind the knee. Guardians should some spend time petting and exploring their pet's body on a regular basis. Not only does the pet adore the extra attention, it is also one of the best ways to notice any bumps that can be a sign of early onset lymphoma or some other health problem.
Dogs and cats get breast cancer, too! In fact, breast cancer is the most common tumor in female dogs and the third most common tumor in female cats. With this being known, the most important thing a guardian can do to reduce the risk is to spay their dog or cat prior to its first heat cycle. It has been documented that cats spayed prior to 6 months of age had a 91% reduction in risk of developing breast cancer compared to those not spayed. The numbers are equally impressive for dogs.
In many cases, pet cancer is treatable and, due to advances in veterinary medicine, there are more options for treating our beloved pets, which will help improve not only their length of life but also its quality. Treatment will vary according to the type and progression of the cancer and may include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
If you are interested in learning more, a number of organizations can provide information about cancer in dogs and cats for pet guardians. Among those are: The Veterinary Cancer Society at http://www.vetcancersociety.org/pet-owners/links-of-interest/, The Veterinary Cancer Center at http://www.oncovet.com/resource-center and The Morris Animal Foundation at http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/animal-lovers/pet-health/.
Ronnie Casey is vice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at email@example.com. For more information about PETS, visit petstehama.org.


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Thanks, everyone. After this, I'm handing things back over to our man Alex Pavlovic in Arizona. It's been a fun few days. – Dan
News of the day
Though he again held back on making it official, Bruce Bochy said the Giants are leaning toward a first base platoon with Brandon Belt (vs. right-handers) and Brett Pill (vs. left).
That means Aubrey Huff will shift to left field, joining center fielder Angel Pagan and right fielder Melky Cabrera.
That leaves Nate Schierholtz as the odd man out … again.
"He just hasn't gotten on track yet,'' Bochy said.
Schierholtz entered spring training as the favorite to win the right field job. But he hit only .200, including 0 for 2 with a strikeout in an 8-1 loss to the A's at AT&T Park today.
Bochy said he talked to Schierholtz and told him to be patient … again.
"I said, 'It doesn't mean that this is how it will be. Things change. But this is how we're starting out,''' Bochy said.
Trivia question of the day
Bochy enters this season with 1,360 career victories. Who are the only two active managers ahead of him? (Answer below)
Quick hits
— Hector Sanchez continued to revel in his selection as the only backup catcher on the roster. The 22-year-old said he arrived at spring training thinking he had no chance to make the team. "I just came here to work on my defense,'' he said.
— Shortstop Brandon Crawford remains on track to start on opening day, Bochy said. Crawford suffered a sprained thumb on his glove hand while diving for a ball Monday night. He was wearing a wrap on Wednesday and sat out as a precaution. The Giants will take another look at him upon arriving in Arizona but are confident he'll be good to go.
— The Giants will fly to Arizona on Thursday and hold a late afternoon workout for a little more than an hour.
— Tim Lincecum is among the players still marveling at the welcome-back ovation AT&T Park fans gave to Buster Posey and Brian Wilson on Monday night. "It's extremely touching to see how much our fans do embrace us as people as well as players,'' Lincecum said. "That's something special. To be part of a team like this, where we do have such a big fan base and it never stops – it's everywhere we go – it's something very special."
Pitching matchups vs. Arizona
Friday, 4:10 p.m.: Ian Kennedy (21-4, 2.88) vs. Tim Lincecum (14-14, 2.74)
Saturday, 1:05 p.m.: Daniel Hudson (16-12, 3.49) vs. Madison Bumgarner (13-13, 3.21)
Sunday: 1:10 p.m.: Josh Collmenter (10-10, 3.38) vs. Matt Cain (12-11, 2.88)
Opening day notes
— This is the first time the Giants and Diamondbacks have faced off on opening day. … The Giants are 12-7 in opening days on the road since 1986. … The Giants' home-opener is Friday, April 13 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Trivia answer of the day
The only active managers with more victories than Bochy are Jim Leyland (1,588) and Dusty Baker (1,484).


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Same Old Story: Wolves Fade In Fourth In Latest Loss
The Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-110 Thursday night in Ontario. The loss drops the Wolves to just 6-16 on the season.
Minnesota jumped out to a ten point lead in the first quarter but were tied going into the half. The Wolves had a small lead going into the fourth quarter but were outscored 36-21 in the final frame.
The Timberwolves were led in scoring by Zach LaVine with 29 points, while Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wolves return home Friday night to host the Detroit Pistons at Target Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. in downtown Minneapolis.


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- Price$225,000
- Acres0.46
311 N Red Ledges Blvd (lot 120), Heber City
This spectacular custom home site is the perfect property to build your dream mountain home. Located right around the corner from the Red Ledges Golf Clubhouse facilities, this lot has an easy grade for building. Pictures do not do this lot justice! The convenience of the nearby amenities make this the perfect property for a full-time residence or a vacation home. A full golf membership is included with the purchase of this home site. Red Ledges is a private four-season recreational community, located just 10 minutes from Deer Valley. The community is home to an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, Jim McLean golf school, Cliff Drysdale tennis academy, equestrian center, Swim and Fitness Center and miles of trails. Buyer to verify all information.
Courtesy of: Red Ledges Realty Llc.
Essential Information
- Price$225,000
- Taxes$2,841
- HOA Dues$1,975
- Acres0.46
- TypeLand
- Sub-TypeResidential
- StatusActive
- AmenitiesClubhouse, Fitness Room, Hot Tub, Pool, Security Service, Tennis Court(s)
- UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
- ViewGolf Course, Lake, Mountain(s), Valley, Pond
- Has PoolYes
- PoolPool
School Information
- DistrictWasatch
Community Information
- Address311 N Red Ledges Blvd (lot 120)
- Area33 - Red Ledges
- SubdivisionRed Ledges
- CityHeber City
- CountyWasatch
- StateUT
- Zip Code84032
- Lot DescriptionAdjacent Common Area Land, Cul-de-sac, Gradual Slope, Natural Vegetation, Wooded/Partially
Additional Information
- Date ListedJanuary 3rd, 2019
- Days on Market338
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Listing information last updated on December 7th, 2019 at 9:58pm MST.


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National Dutch research portal: academic publications (theses/reports, articles), data sets, research projects and organisations.
Nederlandse Bibliografie
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text: Bookham Technology plc of Oxfordshire, UK, has agreed to acquire the business, assets and certain liabilities of Cierra Photonics Inc. of Santa Rosa, Calif., a designer and manufacturer of thin-film filters for the fiber optics telecommunications industry. According to the agreement, more than 3 million shares in Bookham, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of optical and RF components, will be issued to Cierra, with the potential for more than 4 million more, depending on satisfactory fulfillment of specific sales milestones over the next two years. Based on the closing price of ordinary shares on July 3, the acquisition is valued at about £2.25 million ($3.6 million).


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A look at GNOME Census
Here are our key findings:
GNOME has a rhythm – there is a measurable increase in activity before release time, and after the annual GNOME conference GUADEC
- While over 70% of GNOME developers identify themselves as volunteers, over 70% of the commits to the GNOME releases are made by paid contributors
- Red Hat are the biggest contributor to the GNOME project and its core dependencies. Red Hat employees have made almost 17% of all commits we measured, and 11 of the top 20 GNOME committers of all time are current or past Red Hat employees. Novell and Collabora are also on the podium.
- A number of top company contributors are consultancy/services companies specialising in the GNOME platform – Collabora, CodeThink, Openismus, Lanedo and Fluendo are in the top 20 companies. As many of these companies grew initially through work on Maemo, this is a sign of the success of Nokia's strategy around the GNOME stack.
Company Commits Percentage Volunteer 101823 23.45 Unknown 73558 16.94 Red Hat 70790 16.30 Novell 45349 10.44 Collabora 21684 4.99 Intel 11160 2.57 Fluendo 10218 2.35 Lanedo 10090 2.32 Independent 8922 2.05 Sun 8862 2.04 Nokia 6183 1.42
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A Different Yom Kippur Appeal: What You Can Do for Peace
This weekend, many Jews will be listening to Yom Kippur sermons that make an appeal to support Israel. The organized Jewish community always has an impressive response to these requests. But, this year calls for something extra.
Many often wonder if there's a way they can contribute not just to Israel, but also specifically to peace for Israel. Many question if it's possible to have any impact on the conflict from so far away. For some, the bitterness and despair of the situation have kept them from connecting to Israel entirely.
Ten years ago, around this time of year, I watched raging violence between Israelis and Palestinians on television and asked myself some of these very questions. I cared deeply about the future of the people in the region. I wanted the most direct way possible to contribute to peace.
My answer came when I met an incredible group of Israelis and Palestinians, Arabs and Jews who decided to take matters into their own hands. Rather than wait for the politicians to lead the way to peace, they came together as people – individuals and communities – to build real cooperation and partnerships on the ground.
They built joint schools, soccer programs, medical clinics, environmental clean-up projects, and business initiatives. They changed people's lives by providing critical services. But, they also changed hearts and minds by making real, human connections to people on the "other side."
Desperate for a way to feel like I was doing something for peace, I reached out to three organizations involved in this work. Though they faced similar challenges and opportunities, they didn't know each other or collaborate. Worse, nobody else knew they existed. They were operating on shoe-string budgets. They had long waiting lists of individuals and communities they could serve if only they had more support.
We decided to bring a few leaders of these groups together in Washington, D.C. to talk about their work. They amazed each other and everyone they met. They felt strength in presenting a united message and felt empowered sharing their stories in Congress. Policymakers walked away inspired after learning that so much work was underway to build peace from the ground up.
To continue working together, we formed a non-profit coalition, the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP). Today, ALLMEP unites more than 80 leading NGOs. Now, they frequently work together, combining their strengths for even greater outcomes. They have spent the last couple decades learning how best to build cooperation and change attitudes. They have become experts in empowering individuals – not only to believe in peace, but also to act for it.
ALLMEP has shared these grassroots success stories with leaders and policymakers around the world, leading to more than $60 million in funding flowing directly to the grassroots and providing life-changing experiences for tens of thousands of Israelis and Palestinians.
Yet, we have so much still to do. The work of these incredible people-to-people peacebuilders is still largely unknown. Their daily-life impact on thousands of people is real. But, they need to engage many more to penetrate the silent majorities.
This year is their moment of greatest opportunity. This year, there is a peace process, with a short window of time to deliver results. To succeed, the peace process needs exactly what the people-to-people NGOs have to offer: public engagement and support.
Every day, these organizations prove the one thing that almost nobody believes: that peace is possible. It is not a fantasy. In ways big and small, they have made it a daily reality for thousands of Israelis and Palestinians, who already have tasted just a little of the win-win prospects of peace and cooperation.
For Americans who care about peace for Israel, this year is our moment of greatest opportunity, too. It doesn't matter what your politics are. This is the time to step up and support the Israelis and Palestinians who are doing the true heavy lifting on the ground.
The grassroots peacebuilders need our help to scale up and dramatically extend their impact. Reaching critical mass requires coordination, leadership, outreach, and resources.
As they empower others, you can empower them. Spread the word of their inspiring work. Volunteer your time and expertise. Invest in their united coalition efforts. These are things each of us can do for peace at this special moment in time.
This year, when you reflect on your rabbi's Yom Kippur appeal, know that whatever you do for Israel, you can also do something for peace. The Israelis and Palestinians are counting on us.


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After tripping over her lies for so long, Hillary Clinton is reported to have physically tripped and fell, breaking her elbow while on the way to the White House.
Unconfirmed rumors are she fell off of her broom.
Shouldn't her bodyguards or secret service escorts be holding her arm as she walks? She has so much on her mind.
Like meeting with CFR member Angelina Jolie on World Refugee Day which unfortunately she has had to cancel.
I'm sure Bill would be glad to fill in for her. They can talk tattoos.
The merging of politics, the media and entertainment. The dumb star struck public loves it.
Hurry and get well Hillary, you might miss something.