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Last updated: May 3rd, 2017 at 09:55 pm
Market Overview
If traders were looking out for the FOMC minutes to give some much needed direction this week, they have been left somewhat bereft of ideas. Fed officials have been increasingly hawkish in recent weeks, and the hope was that the minutes may have provided some cause for justification for a continued long dollar position. However the minutes were packed with debate over the impact of the new administration's fiscal policy, whilst it would be appropriate to rate rates "fairly soon" if employment and inflation trends continue. There was very little reference to balance sheet reduction either. Key markets such as Sterling/Dollar, Dollar/Yen and even gold have become increasingly neutral in recent days, however the Fed minutes have done little to stir a reaction. Market reaction has been rather muted overnight, with the Treasury 2s/10s spread falling as the yield curve flattened slightly, pulling the dollar mildly lower. Developments in France regarding the election (another key factor impacting the euro), see suggestions that potential Presidential candidate Bayrou (centrist) may be ready to put his weight behind Emmanuel Macron, has helped to pull the French/German yield spread back below 80 basis points and helped pull the euro higher.
Wall Street closed mixed in the wake of the Fed minutes with the S&P 500 -0.1% at 2363, whilst Asian markets have been mixed to slightly lower overnight (Nikkei -0.1%) whilst European markets are flat to mildly higher in early moves. The dollar seems to be showing a mixed performance as European traders take over, with little real direction across the majors. Gold and silver are all but flat again, whilst oil has held on to the rally into last night's close and is again higher.
There is a fairly light economic calendar today, with a very quiet morning for European traders, whilst the US session only has jobless claims and the oil inventories. US Weekly Jobless Claims are at 1330GMT and are expected to stay around these recent record low levels with 242,000 which is only marginally above last week's 239,000. The oil traders will be looking at the EIA oil inventories which are at 1600GMT and are a day delayed due to Presidents Day on Monday. The crude oil inventories are expected to show another inventory build of +3.4m barrels (down from +9.5m last week) which would be a seventh consecutive week of inventory build. Distillates are expected to drawdown by -1.0m barrels (-0.7m last week) and gasoline stocks are expected to also drawdown by -1.5m barrels (+2.9m barrels last week) having shown an inventory build in six of the past seven weeks.
Chart of the Day –EUR/JPY
Despite a rally which saw the market close well off the low yesterday, the outlook remains under pressure on Euro/Yen and rallies are increasingly being seen as a chance to sell. The sequence of lower highs and lower lows in 2017 have resulted in a two month top pattern completing below 120.50 which implies 360 pips of downside in the coming months (towards 116.90). The daily momentum indicators have subsequently turned increasingly corrective with the RSI consistently below 40 and the MACD lines falling below neutral. The early decline in yesterday's session saw a breach of 119.30 support intraday, that although did not close below the support, the bear intent is there and the early move today is for another move lower. Expect pressure to grow on the support from a long term pivot at 118.50 which was initially tested yesterday. The intraday hourly chart shows that rallies are now simply moves to unwind oversold momentum and that they are selling opportunities. There is a band of initial resistance between 119.30/119.90, whilst any significant sell signal below the near term pivot resistance at 120.30 is likely to now be pounced upon again. Expect further pressure on 118.50 and a move below would re-open the 116390 implied target and the subsequent key support at 116.30.
The euro has been trending lower over the past three weeks since topping out at $1.0828 and within that trend there is scope for near term technical rallies, however, these bounces are being seen as a chance to sell. The market broke below the support at $1.0520 yesterday on for a late intraday rally (on newsflow regarding the French election) to drive an intraday rally and post a bull candle. However the momentum indicators are bearishly configured still and continue to suggest that technical rallies will be short lived. There is still resistance from the old support around $1.0577 towards $1.0620 (which will act as a near term "sell zone" today), whilst the downtrend of the past three weeks comes in today around $1.0630. The hourly chart shows little real sustainability to the recovery with hourly momentum simply having unwound back to an area where the selling pressure has tended to resume. Expect the sellers to take control again soon for a retest of yesterday's low at $1.0490 and then $1.0450. The bears are in control near to medium term whilst the market trades below $1.0680 resistance.
Cable has entered very much into consolidation mode now. The daily candles are increasingly of small bodies and inconsistent control whilst the market trades around the old pivot at $1.2430. Momentum indicators are somewhat benign with RSI having been between 45/50 for more than a week now, whilst Stochastics and MACD lines are showing little sign of any decisive direction. On the hourly chart, despite a brief rally on Wednesday morning, the market is trading back within converging trendlines as a series of lower highs and higher lows ever tightens. Initial support is now around $1.2400, whilst yesterday's high at $1.2505 is the resistance now. The market is in need of a catalyst and it does not seem as though the FOMC minutes have given it the direction it increasingly needs. A close back below $1.2430 would give the market a mild bear bias but the sequence of higher lows would need to be broken to generate a real move.
Once more it seems as though a hint of near term direction has been snuffed out as another minor rally has been tempered. A couple of bull candles at the beginning to the week have been halted in their tracks by a negative candle yesterday as the recovery has stuttered again. Momentum indicators on the daily chart may not be as neutral as on Cable, however the RSI and Stochastics are again very flat close to 50 and there is little sign of any real direction. The hourly chart at least shows a big negative candle posted on the Fed minutes but even that has failed to drive any serious positions. There is a mild negative bias with yesterday's high of 113.65 failing under the 113.75 reaction high, however there is support at 112.88 that is helping to protect the important medium term floor at 112.50. Again this is a market that needs a catalyst and unless the European traders come in this morning with intent, it seems as though the search for direction will continue.
The sideways consolidation shows little sign of ending as the past five daily closes have all come within $4 of each other between $1235/$1239. Furthermore, the bodies of the candlesticks are increasingly small and yesterday's range was just $9, and that was despite the release of the FOMC meeting minutes. The technical indicators may have lost their impetus but there is still a positive bias with the RSI above 60 and Stochastics still strongly configured. There is a hint of a deterioration in momentum but the uptrend since the mid-December lows remains intact and is now above $1220 and should help to put pressure on for an upside break of the recent range $1220/$1245. The hourly chart shows a very neutrally configured outlook with support at $1225.70 and $1231.20. Resistance at $1240.30 protects $1244.70. However, until there is a close either above $1244.70 or below $1220 this is very much a consolidation range play.
WTI Oil
Oil bulls would have been frustrated by the lack of confirmation of the recent run higher that took oil for a first close above $54.00 since December. However, the posting of a strong bear candle does not mean that all is lost in the rally quite yet. The momentum indicators are looking to push higher still and there is still a sequence of higher lows that form an uptrend over the past couple of weeks. The daily RSI is still stuck below 60 which is a drag, but the Stochastics are rising still. The hourly chart shows the importance of the support around $53.35/$53.50 which has previously been a basis of resistance and is now supportive. A decisive breach would open the key near term support at $52.70 once more. Furthermore, a second consecutive bear candle today would question the development of a positive outlook, whilst the EIA oil inventories today will add to volatility. Resistance is growing around $54.60/$54.70.
At Hantec Markets Ltd we provide an execution only service. Any opinions expressed by analyst Richard Perry should not be construed as investment advice or an investment recommendation. This report does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. Forex and CFDs are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Therefore you should only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary prior to entering into such transactions.


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Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, Outlaw Course
6 Reviews
- 18212 Golf Dr., Smithville, MO 64089
- (816) 532-4100
- www.paradisepointegolf.com
The Outlaw Course at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Smithville, Missouri. This championship layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience. There is another course on this same property, the Posse Course. Online tee times may be available at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
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Rondout Valley Mid-Atlantic (RV Campground Resort)
105 Mettacahonts Road, Accord, New York, 12404
*Rondout Valley Mid-Atlantic* offers its guests a premier location to spend a few days, weeks or even months. Located in the historic Hudson River Valley, nestled between the Catskill and the Schawangunk Mountain ranges, Rondout Valley Resort offers campsites from basic to full hookup, as well as rental cabins and park models to accommodate every level of camper. Enjoy fishing, hiking through the woods or taking a stroll through the park at this scenic New York RV camp. Guests also enjoy our activities program, live entertainment and special events.


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have you heard of the Nude+Neon trend? Coming from the fashion world, it means mixing neutral colors such as beige, grey, white, and pimp it with a neon touch. I am not fan of neon usually, but I love this, it gives a little touch of craziness! Here's a few inspirations found on Pinterest:
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Fox Pulls PREDATORS Pics from Fansite
Over the weekend, Mad Man Dan Price tipped me off to some on-set pics from the forthcoming PREDATORS. Now before you get on me for not posting them, let me tell you that the quality of these shots was poor, and it was obvious that they were not taken by an official set photographer. The pics showed up on an ALIENS VS. PREDATOR fansite, and if you want to see them, you can go check out our competitors' websites.
Out of curiosity, I went back to the AVP website today.
And the pics were gone.
In their place was a tidy little "Images removed at the request of 20th Century Fox." This got me to thinking. A little deductive reasoning suggests that once sites brought attention to these pics, Fox decided to protect its asset, and yanked the pics they should technically own the intellectual rights to. In a society where the word "spoilers" has become a norm, Fox wouldn't want the movie to lose its momentum with fans because all the elements of surprise had been removed. Case closed, right?
Not quite. When I take this one step further, it screams of hypocricy. Studios frequently post a full synopsis for every movie they make, and those summaries often give away 85% of the movie. Take into account, also, that at some point, Fox will likely send out official pics, so high powered sites such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter will print them for millions of avid film goers, both in print and on the net. Go on the IMDB, and you'll find the full cast of PREDATORS, if Variety hasn't told you about it already.
So why the secrecy? If the old phrase "Any press is good press" still holds, why remove the pics? Simple. Because 20th Century Fox didn't post them itself. Sure, it's fine if Fox spoils everthing in advance of its film. But for fans to do so? Clearly, Fox is throwing around its weight because it can. If Fox had released these pics, I can guarantee they wouldn't have pulled them (and the quality sure would have been higher).
This leads to another set of questions: Do fans have a right to those pics? Would Fox have benefited from leaving the pictures up? Or would they actually do harm to the potential opening weekend box office? And if so, more so than Adrien Brody playing the Schwarzenegger role?
Food for thought. Let us know what you think.
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A Recipe for Thriving Communities
The 2015 Strategic Innovation Summit: Enabling Economies for the Future gathered leaders at the forefront of innovation to discuss what makes cities future ready.
In Boston, sensors were installed on school buses so parents can track the whereabouts of their children's rides during storms. The 400‐year‐old city is also working on another mobile app that collects data from drivers' smartphones to alert road crews of pot holes. And it's made battling City Hall easier with apps for fighting (and paying) parking tickets.
Across the country in Riverside, Calif., more than 30 years' worth of infrastructure projects were completed in just five years, thanks to innovative technology and creative financing. The Los Angeles suburb also set up classes outside classrooms to teach residents how to write code, hosts hackathons and is working with an insurance company to fund the planting of more trees.
Innovations like those in Boston and Riverside are easy to spot, but many cities are finding them hard to reproduce. To identify ways to jumpstart the process, municipal officials, entrepreneurs, technology executives and scholars gathered on the campus of Harvard University to discuss lessons from the world's most innovative cities.
"Our goal is to simply understand how our communities and cities can play a role in enabling an innovation economy of the future," said Professor David Ricketts, who chaired the 2015 Strategic Innovation Summit: Enabling Economies for the Future. The event, sponsored by Dell, was hosted by the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard.
Developing an Action Plan
The benefits of rethinking how government and services work are clear. Innovations like those in Boston, Riverside and other leading cities are leveraging technology and new ways of thinking to make communities more attractive places to live. That's attracting more businesses that need the workers. As the population and economy grow, more ideas and more innovation follow. It's a self‐ perpetuating cycle that's defining the modern thriving community.
At the summit, officials highlighted several examples of different innovations around the world but stressed merely copying an app or service isn't enough. But common themes emerged. All innovative cities adopted a methodical approach to innovation that fosters a culture of experimentation. They also looked outside traditional government frameworks to avoid bureaucracy. They found and worked with partners both inside and outside government on shared visions. And they adapted ideas from companies and cities to suit their own needs.
In several cases, the path to innovation started with a newly elected mayor who wanted to realize campaign promises and modernize basic city services.
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Ted Smith, chief innovation officer for Louisville, Ky., said his department was set up after a businessman was elected mayor and wanted his administration to do more than just put out fires and provide basic services. The mayor borrowed a page from business playbooks and created a position that was responsible for finding and implementing initiatives.
"It's the one‐throat‐to‐choke school of management," Smith said. "If you have to get something done and you don't have someone accountable, it doesn't get done."
At first, there was little assistance from city coffers. Smith's team looked to partner with like‐ minded philanthropies to implement ideas. In 2012, Louisville was awarded $5 million from the Bloomberg Foundation to improve services by collecting and analyzing data.
The city is now studying whether it can prevent heroin addiction by analyzing pharmacy records for people who have been denied prescriptions for painkillers — an indicator of someone who might turn to street drugs.
"Innovation shouldn't be special. It should be day-to-day. Innovation can be little things."
Smith said his group focuses its projects on areas that need improvement, and they're often found in rankings where the city fares poorly.
"That's where the headroom is — there's no organization chasing it," he said.
Data collection and analysis also play a role in Burlington, Vt., where Beth Anderson serves as chief innovation officer. Like Boston, Burlington is making it easier for people to interact with government for basic city services. But her office will analyze those interactions for patterns, which will then be studied to improve apps and other tools even more.
"Innovation shouldn't be special. It should be day‐to‐day," she says. "Innovation can be little things."
Nurturing a Culture of Experimentation
Innovation, however, can be a risky endeavor, but several speakers at the summit identified ways to mitigate the risks. Boston's Urban Mechanics Project, which worked on numerous popular apps for tracking buses, potholes and improving interactions with City Hall, treats each project as an experiment.
"It's a very iterative process," said Nigel Jacob, the group's co‐chair. "We're talking to people constantly and getting user feedback.
"Then there's a pause at the end of experimentation where we sit down and look at what we learned," he says. "Did it work? If it did, how do we scale it? If it's failing, we shut it down as quickly as possible."
His office also creates a safe place for city departments to experiment. If a project succeeds, the department gets all the credit. If it fails, Jacob's group steps in and takes the blame. "It's important to provide a safe place for experimentation," he said.
Role of Technology
Cities might be reluctant to experiment since they're already facing significant headwinds ranging from a general mistrust of government to shrinking budgets. Most also wrestle with laws and regulations that were enacted before technology accelerated the pace of life and business.
Technology, though, also provides solutions. After all, computers are now ubiquitous, storage is practically free, radio‐equipped sensors cost just pennies and potential collaborators are easy to work with, regardless of location. None of this was possible or affordable just five or 10 years ago, said Glenn Wintrich, Dell's Innovation Lead.
"We now have this confluence of technology where it's not only viable and feasible but also inexpensive," he said. "That's really key for cities."
The news and editorial staffs of The New York Times had no role in this post's preparation.


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'Cryptic' - Vinyl
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MONO/POLY's 2016 musical offering, "Cryptic" [HNR58], a nine-track EP of sterling sound design. The dense yet dynamic 30-minute album is predominated by MONO/POLY's striking instrumental productions, with exception of the stunner "Nocturne", which features the haunting vocals of Seven Davis Jr. (and guest bass by Thundercat).
Available on limited-edition marbled green 12" vinyl (only 400qty pressed), housed in a black dust sleeve inside a screenprinted cardboard jacket.
A1. Shapeshift (3:53)
A2. Crypto Bell (2:15)
A3. Drop Down (1:41)
A4. Intergalactic (2:46)
A5. Raw Power Moves (1:51)
B1. The Fuckin' Real (2:45)
B2. Flooded (4:55)
B3. Nocturne [ft. Seven Davis Jr.] (6:00)
(Total Running Time: 26 minutes)
All Songs Produced by Mono/Poly
Written by C. Dickerson / Published by Mono/Poly Media (ASCAP), except "Nocturne" Written by C. Dickerson & S. Davis Jr / Published by Mono/Poly Media (ASCAP) & Domino Publishing Company Ltd.
Bass on "Nocturne" & "The Fuckin' Real" by Thundercat.
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Saul Melman: Central Governor
Saul Melman's installation is the result of a six month long performance during which he chiseled 5,000 pounds of salt block and covered MoMA PS1's old boiler with gold leaf. Melman transformed the massive structure into a gilded object, making allusions to the alchemical properties that have been long associated with salt and gold. Central Governor was originally presented in the 2010 Greater New York exhibition in conjunction with Aki Sasamoto and her performance and installation Skewed Lies (2010).
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By complete coincidence, this year I've read two books set in Alaska. I just last night finished Eowyn Ivey's The Snow Child and earlier in the year I read The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton; I would highly recommend them. Both are beautifully written and I thought both authors wonderfully described the harsh weather conditions of an Alaskan winter. It was so easy for me as the reader to imagine the wilderness of the tundra where both stories take place, I'm sure I actually shivered a couple of times!
The two stories are quite different in style. The Quality of Silence is an atmospheric thriller and quite fast paced. It has a real sense of urgency to it which I expected from the description. In contrast, The Snow Child has the much gentler pace of a fairytale and is quite whimsical in its tone. I loved the sense of magic in Eowyn Ivey's story about a childless couple who are visited by a mysterious little girl in the winter. The sense of mystery is also present in Rosamund Lupton's novel but is much more threatening - our main characters, Yasmin and Ruby, are being followed by someone unknown to them as they travel across Alaska searching for Ruby's father, presumed dead following an accident in the remote village where he worked.
Of the two, I thought The Quality of Silence had the better ending. As you would expect from a thriller, the tension gradually builds until the ending and it's always satisfying when all loose ends are tied up. With The Snow Child there is less of a definite ending and the story comes to a close more gradually. A few things are left unanswered, which might be disappointing to some, but not necessarily a bad thing. If you asked me to name my favourite reads this year, both of these wintery tales would be high up on the list!


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GROW was established in 1991 and registered as an NGO in 1996. GROW has a Nine member Executive Committee and the Managing Director as its Secretariat. In 1991, GROW piloted its program in Mateanong with a small horticulture project. In 1998 GROW began working in the field of HIV AND AIDS, primarily focusing on awareness activities and distributing condoms in its work areas.
Over the years GROW adapted its interventions in response to community needs, to develop the current programmes
1) community health
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4) Strengthening local capacity to redress land degradation and build livelihoods
5) water quality monitoring; all of which mainstream issues of HIV and AIDS, good gradation and build governance and gender.


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MGM Wireless was honoured to host SA Education Minister Susan Close during the busy first week back at school. The Minister was encouraged by the capability of MGM solutions to consistently improve student attendance, safety and overall student learning outcomes, improving staff productivity, as well as reducing unexplained absences and school operational costs.
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Is your school bushfire ready? Do you have a SMS communications system in place for rapid emergency response?
So, summer is here and school is almost over for another year. For lots of Australia however, it is also the start of bushfire season. It's that time of year that we really need to look over our bushfire plans and ask the questions, 'If a fire was rapidly approaching your school, just how quickly could you communicate with parents?' and 'In the worst-case scenario, how does your school handle your emergency communications?'.
Whilst the start of the Australian bushfire season was the primary instigator of this article, it is also extremely relevant for all other type of school emergencies. Read More


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I think it's fair to say assimilating a puppy into the whanau is an adjustment all round. Let's just say I feel for my cat, who I hardly see during the day anymore. Hoping that passes. Training and walks on the beach both on leash and off are good parts of every day. I love walking and Jed doesn't. Or didn't...until Phoenix came along. Hoorah! I love starting my day on the beach with those two.
Phoenix got well and truly trounced by a friend's wild boxer on one of his first outings off our land. It seems that has made him anxious about other dogs which is a pain and something we are working on. I have to remind myself he is still only 12 weeks old. So new. So fun to have around, oh my. Loving all the laughter around here. This afternoon he had seven kids running around the back garden with him.
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With the increasing use of digital technology in our everyday lives, threats to our security are becoming a more prevalent in today's society.The needs of an audience are diverse and particularly suited to how an individual uses technology in their everyday lives and work environment. For this purpose the presentation has been constructed to be highly adaptable in order to focus on the relevant topics in your current situation. This is meant to serve as a rough guide for the topics that the speakers have knowledge of and a framework of what may be discussed. The presentation is tailored to both the needs and expertise of the audience involved. While the goal is to provide an overview of methods for compromising security, going beyond to provide a better explanation of how particular attacks are carried out is an option for audiences that require this knowledge. The purpose of this presentation is to better prepare individuals to respond to the threats that they may be facing in society that increasing relies on technology. The best defense comes from knowing how the attacks will be carried out in order to stay one step ahead of those with nefarious intent.
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This section helps individuals to understand the state that security is in today. It seeks to dispel rumors that "complete" security is possible. Security is only a measure of how long it takes to break through the current policies that are in place. Throws in references to current products such as medical devices like pacemakers that are susceptible to attacks. The false sense of security that comes from thinking "who would want to hack me" is exactly what makes you're a target to begin with. Even if someone may not to hack you directly, they may be using you to get to another individual due to your lack of security. Using people you trust to skirt around security measures is another threat that you may not be expecting.
This section brings awareness to the problems that come from creating easy passwords and the types of authentication methods that are in use. This covers everything from how to properly choose a secure password, how passwords are cracked so you can choose difficult passwords to increase security, hardware that is used to capture your passwords and what to be on the lookout for, software that is used to capture passwords and how to protect against it, and different methods for making your passwords more secure. Different methods include two-step authentication, RSA SecurID, fingerprint logins, and other methods. Each method will include discussion of the advantages and disadvantages that come with each and what will work best in different situations.
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Network security is emphasized because of the little known but abundantly present gaps in security that exist. Discussion begins with different types of encryption, which types of encryption offer the security you need, and why outdated encryption is still the most widely used type. Depending on the audience, an in depth explanation can be made of how attacks against the different types of encryption are carried out and demonstrations can be done. The issue of how devices that are connected to your networks may compromise your security and how to prevent this from happening. This is especially relevant for individuals that use personal devices to connect to private networks.
Focused on raising awareness to the dangers of improperly setting up security systems or network cameras and that these may be accessible by individuals that you have not authorized. Individuals may be able to take over security systems or cameras, leaving you or your business exposed.
A popular choice by many business because of cost and usability, these phones are more susceptible to having people listen in on calls, intercept and reroute calls, and intrude on voicemail boxes. In addition to conventional phones that use VoIP, Skype and other services also rely on VoIP and can be intercepted.
A more in depth explanation will be provided when the topic of mobile security is discussed, however a brief introduction of the dangers of connecting to wireless networks that you do not have control over will be the central topic. This includes free hotspots in coffee shops and the popular hotspots that are around such as Optimum Wi-Fi.
Viruses are the most common threat to the security of your devices. Viruses can infect all devices regardless of operating system or device type. This section aims to bring attention to the pros and cons of the various options out there and which provide the safest option for you. This topic seeks to expand knowledge on transmission methods as well as what the various types of malware do in order to enhance prevention techniques. The transmission methods will touch on files that can be affected as well as how they spread between devices. The different types of malware discussed will range from simple adware to R.AT.'s. As with ever other section, prevention methods will be the focus. Antivirus protection and other security settings that should be implemented will be discussed.
Special attention will be given to having safe browsing habits when using the internet. Since most malware comes from online, it is important to be aware of what to be on the lookout for while using the internet. Knowing what secure sites and legitimate URL's look like can mean the difference between compromising sensitive information on yours and other peoples systems. For more advanced audiences, the option to explore how websites become compromised and how accounts can be hijacked is available.
The new generation has become increasingly focused on social media. Many people put their entire lives online without regard for who will be looking at. In today's society not only do potential schools look at your social media presence but so do potential employers. Knowing that everything you publish online is visible to everyone despite security settings is the first step in recognizing that you need to change your online habits. This section will not only bring attention to what you post online but also the information that can be readily found online about you and how this information can be used against you. This section also contains specific examples of information that is commonly overlooked by people when posting online such as when new drivers post their driver's license on their social media. Social media takes all the need to follow someone around to find out what they are up too. Further explanation will be given in the mobile security section on how social media can be used to track your location. In addition to information you are posting online, social media sites integrate themselves into your browsing to gain a better understanding of who you are. Sites such as Facebook track what sites you visit while logged into their site. This information is sold to advertisement agency's to get "target specific" ads. Knowing what social media companies do with your information is just as important as knowing who is looking through it.
Social engineering goes hand in hand with social media because it is made possible mostly due to the information that you post online. Social engineering attacks seek to gain confidential information by using psychological manipulation. In effect it is a "con." It has been used millions of time to gain information from companies. Using information such as birthdays, parent's names, pet names, and names of schools individuals can pretend to be you and convince companies to give them access to your accounts.
The end of this section will discuss preventative measures that you can put in place to stop these attacks from affecting you. Focus will be on how to remove unwanted information from the internet and which services retain and have your information. Third party websites sell your personal information but websites like Safe Shepard help you to remove your online footprint.
This section brings attention to the security flaws that exist in each. They are both common forms of security that are becoming even more common. With a single swipe your credit card information can be stolen with a handheld skimmer. Credit card information can also be stolen from fake ATM's or legitimate ATM's that have card stealing hardware installed on them. RFID devices are subject to interception and duplication because they have little to no security and are always transmitting data. Access cards and credit cards can be duplicated by anyone in your vicinity without your knowledge.
When any devices are discarded, from cell phones to computers, traces of the information they once stored is left one there even after it has been deleted. Proper techniques for data eradication will be discussed and the importance will be emphasized. Copious examples will be provided of all the information that can be gleamed from these systems such as bank records, DMV records, credit cards, emails, and passwords from systems that have been discarded and digital forensics been conducted.
Portable Devices not only include cell phones but also tablets, laptops, and other electronics. Portable devices become increasingly vulnerable when wireless connections such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi are left on. The issues regarding Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will be discussed in-depth to describe measures that prevent this such as not using preferred networks. In addition to turning wireless features off, the network connection with the cell phone carrier can also be intercepted. Portable devices contain more information that many realize because they store information without asking for the user's permission.
Smart phone apps such as Facebook, Twitter, and Angry Birds require app permissions that go far beyond what is required for app function. A look through app permissions reveals that they can change many aspects of your phone including messaging, accounts, contacts, files, memos, call history, and much more. Government agencies such as the NSA have taken advantage of the permissions that we give our app's to use their "leaky" security nature to spy on people. The issue also arises of who you trust with your information. Recently Snapchat had a leak of 4.6 million user's information. The Android Flashlight Free app sold the information of its consumers to advertisement agencies that specialized in target specific ads. Using apps means that you have to trust the developers that created them and are responsible for the security of your information.
By default your phone is set to embed the location that a picture was taken at into the EXIF data of each picture you take. Every photo you take includes this EXIF data that recorded information about the device that took it and other pertinent details. Depending on the social media or file sharing sites, this location data stays with the file. Using tools to plot this information it is possible to actively track a target based their social media. Not only do your pictures contain your location but often time's, posts to these sites also contain an embedded location.
This section aims to show how the quickly advancing technology can be turned against you and the gadgets you see in science fiction are now out in today's world. Smartphone app's that can listen for your password by being near the keyboard while you are typing. Smartphone app's that can create 3D models of your home without your knowledge by using the webcam. The future is here now but whether or not you choose to embrace it, it will keep on moving and progressing with or without you.
Traveling with your devices presents unique challenges. Not only is it difficult to constantly keep your eye on your devices, you are connecting to unknown networks and trusting others to keep your information private. The dangers may not seem so obvious and can come out of nowhere and surprise you. An education of how these attacks are carried out can mean the difference between giving others your life and locking them out.
Popular because of their necessity and convenience, charging stations can have hidden dangers lurking behind the facade of the traveler's best friend. Simply plugging your device into one of these stations can lead to a complete compromise of the contents of your device. Deciding to plug in a phone might as well be opening up your contacts, messages, pictures, phone logs, and anything else on it up for scrutiny by anyone who wants it. Just knowing the simple fact that using a wall outlet removes this possibility can save a great deal of headache in the future.
In addition to the ways your devices can be at risk it is important to be aware how other devices can be used against you. Flaws in hotel door locks allow anyone with ten dollars' worth of hardware to walk into millions of hotel rooms as if they had a master key. These devices have been documented in use in numerous robberies and only serve to show how sometimes a low-tech lock is your best option.
Used for intercepting devices that use wireless connections. This can include cell phones, tablets, laptops, IPads, and any other devices that have a wireless card. This is used to illustrate the vulnerability's that exist with wireless connections and how a wired connection offers increased security. This is also used to show what information can be extracted from these devices once they have been compromised.
Tool used when an attacker has physical access to a victim's computer. It can be programed to carry out advanced attacks on a computer or android device and is no bigger than a regular flash drive. This is used to demonstrate how in a matter of seconds all your personal information can be in the hands of someone else, your network could be open to an attack, and how an antivirus is not sufficient to protect yourself.
Tool used for extracting information from a target hard drive or device and keeping all information gather admissible in court. Keeps data flowing in one direction as to not compromise the integrity of the device in question. Can also be used by someone who wishes to discretely view your information and not leave a trace that they were snooping.
Used to show how security cameras and personal cameras can be remotely accessed by those who are not supposed to have access. The use of these cameras have become commonplace by many businesses and individuals because of the easy setup, decreased cost over conventional cameras, and benefits that they provide. By bringing attention to their flaws the goal is to help people make educated choices when choosing what best fits their needs.
Wireless routers are a fixture of practically every household and business. The router is used to show how access points can be configured with a special focus on the available security settings. For the more advanced audiences, the router can also be used to provide in depth explanations to how individuals gain access to protected networks. Wireless Repeaters are used to extend the range of wireless routers and present their own set of security issues.
Two types of encrypted flash drives will be presented to demonstrate different options for securing our data. One drive relies on a hardware pin that must be entered before one can gain access to the files contained on the flash drive. The other is encrypted with a software solution. The pros and cons of each option are brought up and they are used to introduce the audience to the different types of encryption and how they are best suited to various needs.
An industry standard for two factor authentication methods, the RSA SecurID is an example of an option for increased security of passwords. It is a small device that contains a screen with a pin that changes every 60 seconds. By using this device, it requires the individual logging into an account to have the device on them as well as know the correct password for the account. By showing other alternatives to increase security it opens people's minds and makes them aware of the options that are out there for them.
While wireless cards have many purposes, not all that are nefarious, the purpose of this one is to show how small and inexpensive the hardware required to break through wireless security can be. This wireless card can also be used in demonstration of how wireless networks encryption can be broken and unauthorized access gained.
Hardware key loggers are less widely used than software but they can be far more dangerous. They are not able to be picked up by antivirus programs because they intercept keystrokes from the keyboard before they reach the computer and can be easily concealed. By showing examples of how small these devices can be it brings attention to the dangers that they can present and makes individuals wary of unknown devices that may be plugged into your computer.
The use of this hardware is to expose how other devices such as two way radios (popular for use by security personnel) can be susceptible to interception. Using equipment such as these it brings awareness to how even devices that cannot be "hacked" by conventional approaches are not without their own collection of weaknesses.
Magnetic swipes are now in use more than ever and are relied on for their security by hotels, businesses, schools, and on credit cards. These cards increase security by restricting access to individuals with the card, however due to the ease at which these can be copied they do not offer the level of security that many people believe they do. All it takes is a second for someone to swipe your card without your knowledge. This is especially true for your credit card because it leaves your possession at stores and restaurants. This magnetic reader can be used to demonstrate how easy it is to copy magnetic cards as well as how small the readers can be and easily they can be concealed.
Much like the magnetic swipes, RFID is being incorporated into everyday life for access to buildings and into credit cards. Unlike the magnetic swipes, physical access is not needed to make a copy of the card. Simply walking down a city street could lead to your credit card information being stolen. Having a RFID reader & writer allows individuals to see the ease that cards are duplicated and raise awareness of how to prevent against this kind of threat.
Bluetooth earpieces, Bluetooth keyboards, and Bluetooth speakers all offer the ease and convenience of being able to quickly connect your phone or other devices together. Bluetooth enables unauthorized access because of a lack of security that has been implemented. Using this hardware it is possible to show not only how the exploit takes place but also how easy it is and how exposed it leaves everyone.
Kon-Boot is a popular tool used by technical support in large companies in order to log into computers that they do not have the passwords for. It requires physical access to the machine but once an attacker has that, they can use this tool to log into your accounts without the need to crack or know your passwords. This tool brings attention to the insecurity of relying on Windows to secure your computer. In a matter of seconds an attacker can be into your system and browsing your files with Admin privileges. This opens the discussion for why end-to-end encryption offers the best security for your sensitive information.
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Fire Sale Fail
(We have a small electrical fire at our fast food restaurant. My fellow coworkers and I have just checked the building to make sure all the customers are out. Most of my coworkers have inhaled smoke and are being checked out by EMTs. I'm standing near the doors to keep customers out.)
Customer: "I ordered $40 worth of food. Why are you standing outside?"
Me: "I'm sorry, Ma'am, we've had a small electrical fire…"
(The building is clearly filled with smoke, visible through the windows that surround the restaurant.)
Customer: "Well, is my chicken ready? Someone can just go get it. I've already paid."
Me: "You want someone to go into a burning building in order to get your chicken?"
Customer: "Yes!"
(Before I could respond my supervisor comes back from being checked out.)
Supervisor: "Ma'am, even if someone did get your chicken, it wouldn't be safe to eat. It was in the warming tray right below where the smoke came pouring out of the roof."
Customer: "THIS IS F****** RIDICULOUS! I'M A PAYING CUSTOMER AND I WANT MY CHICKEN!"
(I walk away and leave my supervisor to deal with the customer. Shortly after I see the supervisor run back in the building and come out with the customers refund. The customer rips the money out of her hand and storms off, nearly hitting an employee in the parking lot with her car.)
Supervisor: "I just refunded her $60 and told her she could have fresh chicken in the morning."
Me: "Just so you know, she ripped you off. Her order only came to $42.50."
Supervisor: "S***."
(Thankfully, the damage was mostly in the electrical work and the restaurant was opened the next morning.)


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The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
225 East Beaver Creek Road, Ground Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
Richmond Hill has a Snow Windrow Clearing Service for residents who are 65 years of age and older and for residents with disabilities. A snow windrow is the pile of snow at the end of your driveway that is left after snow plows clear the road. Applicants for the service must keep the end of their driveway free from obstructions and their house number must be visible.
The following terms and conditions apply to Richmond Hill's Snow Windrow Clearing Service:
Learn about Richmond Hill's Privacy Statement.
Email us any questions or comments about our Snow Windrow Clearing Service or call us at 905-771-8800.
Hours of Operation:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
What is a snow windrow?
A snow windrow is the pile of snow at the end of your driveway that is left after snow plows clear the road.
Does this service include clearing my driveway?
|Richmond Hill's Snow Windrow Clearing Service doesn't include clearing snow from driveways or sidewalks.
Is there a fee for this service?
|There is no fee for the Snow Windrow Clearing Service.
How do I qualify for this service?
|Richmond Hill's Snow Windrow Clearing Service is for residents at least 65 years of age with no one younger than 65 or physically able to perform this work living with them. It is also for residents with disabilities with no one younger than 65 or physically able to perform this work living with them.
How do I apply for snow windrow clearing?
There are three ways to apply for this service:
How soon can I expect the snow windrow to be cleared?
|Snow Windrow Clearing Service usually begins within 30 hours after a typical storm. Richmond Hill clears major roads first and then neighbourhood roads. Call the Snow Operations Centre 24-hour information line at 905-771-2525 to learn more.
How much snow must fall before windrows need to be cleared?
|Richmond Hill's Windrow Clearing Service usually starts after road plowing is done. Sometimes the windrow clearing service is cancelled if warmer temperatures are expected.
When does the Snow Windrow Clearing Service begin?
|You can apply for the Windrow Clearing Service for the upcoming winter season starting Monday, October 15, 2018. A renewal form will be sent to you automatically if you received services last year.
What should I do if I need help completing my application?
Email us or call us at 905-771-8800 if you need help with your application. You can also visit us in-person at Access Richmond Hill in the Municipal Offices at:
225 East Beaver Creek Road
How do I know if I'm on the list?
|After you submit your windrow clearing application, we will contact you if we require any additional information. The address listed on the application form has been approved for the Snow Windrow Clearing Service if you don't hear from us. A confirmation email is sent within five business days to residents who submit their application online.
|Where can I find more information about the progress of Richmond Hill's snow clearing operation?
|Call the Snow Operations Centre 24-hour information line at 905-771-2525 for snow removal updates. You can also view snow removal news and updates online.
|Will I automatically receive this service annually?
|No, you must re-apply for Richmond Hill's Snow Windrow Clearing Service every year. If you received the service the previous winter and applied by mail or in person, Richmond Hill will send a renewal notice to you by mail in the fall, which must be signed and submitted. Online applicants will receive a renewal reminder to the email address they previously provided.
Why do I need to reapply each year?
|We need to verify previously provided information each year to make sure it is up-to-date.
What happens if I move?
|You must notify us as soon as possible if you move from the address on your Snow Windrow Clearing Services application or you will no longer qualify for the service.
Do I still qualify for the program if I live on a Regional road?
Richmond Hill doesn't maintain Regional roads, but we do provide the Snow Windrow Clearing Service along these roads to eligible residents.
What should I do if I can't wait 30 hours to have a windrow cleared?
|Our priority is to ensure all Richmond Hill roads are cleared to provide safe passage for residents and emergency vehicles. Once done, we can begin to clear windrows. Only emergency requests accompanied by emergency service vehicles (Fire, Ambulance, Police) are accommodated.


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Design and 3D Printing Will Change Our World Beyond Recognition
The Cool Brick is not yet a household name, but that is set to change in the near future.
We have already begun to both be amazed and then accept as normal the profound changes that 3D printing is having on the world. Combine the process with intelligent design, and our landscape, the very fabric of our world is set to be transformed.
The Cool Brick is set to do several things simultaneously – harness age-old technology in a contemporary way, provide sustainability and affordability where people struggle and stimulate further development in new technologies.
Evaporation Is the Key
Liz Stinson in Wired magazine (10 March 2015) explained that natural evaporation was used for centuries by people living in hot climates. A wooden lattice covered windows with a porous, water-filled jar inside. Air passing through the lattice evaporates the water, sending 'a stream of cool air into the house.'
Inexpensive and energy-efficient, before electric fans or central air conditioning, Stinson said that this new Cool Brick project from Emerging Objects has 'translated the phenomenon of evaporative cooling into a 3D printed ceramic brick, the Cool Brick.
She explained, 'this hand-sized chunk of ceramic is essentially a hybrid of the wooden lattice and ceramic jar rolled into a single, lightweight slab. According to the designers, the porous material is able to soak up water like a sponge, so when air passes through it (much like the wooden lattice), the water held in the micropores evaporates and introduces a cooling effect.'
Materials and Design
Stinson said that Emerging Objects are best known for 'exploration of material' having made 3D printable 'cement polymers, wood, rubber composites from pulverised tyres and now ceramic.'
Company founder Ronald Rael 'has long been interested in more traditional forms of architectural building' and wrote Earth Architecture in 2010. He believes there are 'clear parallels between earth-built structures and 3D printing. Traditional earthen structures are really 3D printed, additively manufactured, mud clump by mud clump, mud brick by mud brick.
Therefore, the argument runs, it 'makes sense' to combine two techniques – traditional construction and digital 3D printing, of which the Cool Brick is the latest manifestation.
The bricks fit together 'like puzzle pieces bound by mortar' each with a pattern marked by protrusions. A wall of Cool Bricks creates 'built-in shading, which protects the interior from transferred heat.' In theory, a whole dwelling could be built of them.
They can be seen in action at the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco in an exhibition called Data Clay: Digital Strategies for Parsing the Earth. Actually, it's worth having a look at tomorrow's popular technology today.
Blogs on design, 3D and new thinking:
Vertical Farming Indicates Lateral Thinking To Save the World, 23 June 2014
Mushrooms Come Out of the Dark in New Building Boom, 29 April 2014
Starting Pistol on the Next Revolution Has Been Fired, 11 June 2013
Image: Emerging Objects


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Put-in-Bay, OH Learn about Lake Erie and Great Lakes environmental hot topics every Thursday evening throughout the summer at Stone Laboratory, The Ohio State University's Island Campus on Lake Erie. Beginning June 14, 2007, the annual Stone Lab Guest Lecture Series will include research, management, and policy issues influencing Lake Erie and the surrounding areas. All lectures begin at 7:45 PM and conclude at approximately 9:00 PM.
For those attending the lectures at Stone Lab, an OSU boat leaves the dock in front of the OSU Research Building (near the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Center) in Put-in-Bay at 7:15 PM before each lecture. Transportation on this boat to and from Gibraltar Island is free. For those who can't attend, lectures will also be broadcasted live into Room 333-D Kottman Hall on the OSU main campus. New this year, Stone Lab will also offer video podcasting of the Guest Lectures on its web site at stonelab.osu.edu/lecturesviewable within a week after each lecture.
Stone Laboratory is The Ohio State University's Island Campus on Lake Erie and the teaching and research facility of the Ohio Sea Grant College Program. The Stone Lab Guest Lecture Series is presented in affiliation with: Ohio Sea Grant College Program, Office of Student Affairs, Friends of Stone Laboratory, Office of Facilities Operation and Development, Environmental Sciences Graduate Program, Environmental Policy Initiative, and The Ohio State University.
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Good afternoon ladies, can you believe we are in the month of May. That means only two things, the start of our so called summer and the beginning of the Bridal season. Already the appointments are mounting and the dates are disappearing on the months up to October. One thing I have noticed is how many super organised Brides there are, making me realise I am a laid back Bride!
For those who don't know I am due to be married in September and the next thing to organise is the all important night with ladies.. the hen party! Hmm what to do for the hen party? I know, what I want is to be pampered, spoiled, to have fun and have a giggle with the girls. With this in mind, I started surfing the internet and looking at different hen websites for ideas and have to admit I found the task of choosing something I knew everyone would enjoy, difficult. This then got me thinking.. I decided it is best to hand the reins over to Donna (My Bridesmaid)!
All jokes aside it really did get me thinking of different ideas I could bring to Violets Attic for other hen parties to enjoy. This is how the idea for Group Make-Up lessons came about so if it's fun you are after, this is the hen party choice for your girls.
What girl do you know doesn't enjoy playing with make-up!? Bring along your make-up bag and discover the tricks of the trade! You will gain the knowledge of 2 different looks, one being an everyday look and the other being a choice of red carpet, smouldering eyes, 20′s, 30′s, 40′s, 50′s or 60′s the choice is yours!
Your time will begin with a chilled glass of bubbly and a little nibble on one our delicious homemade cupcakes. Then the lesson begins with a demonstration and short chat about how your make-up should be applied, after that… it's your turn! It is up to you if you wish to makeover each other or make-over yourself. One thing is for sure, the beautiful Bride to be and her hens will be ready to rock the town by the evening!
If you like this idea for you and your friends, it doesn't have to be just for a hen party it can be for any party! Please browse through our packages for more information.
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Shew and I have still not had a real fight, but we came damn close the other night. If it weren't for a freak chance things would have turned out very different.
It just so happens that a diner serves up more than just food. You can get a pipping hot argument before even walking through the door. Last Friday, Shew and I headed to Metro because a night out in Brooklyn was due. We were only a few blocks away from my apartment when he told me he didn't want to go to the diner after the bar. The best part of going out is the delicious diner food at the end… at least for me. It's tradition! This irritated me because the last time we went out I gave up going to the diner because Shew didn't want to.
My suggestion was that we alternate weekends between going out with each other and our friends. Shew has a more upscale group of friends that would likely have more fun at a wine tasting. My friends tend to like ghetto things such as THE DINER! This struck a chord with Shew and the rest of the walk to the train was silent. A new policy went into practice when I started dating Shew. I just let go of things that piss me off. Maybe it's a lot to expect the same in return. On the train platform Shew said he just needed a minute, but I honestly contemplated going home right then and there. I knew he wasn't going to drop it and I'm sick, sick, sick of arguing almost every time we go out. It's insane.
Things were mellowing as we sat down to drinks when Shew sent a text to me by mistake. "Ryan just royally offended me." When I flipped my phone at him the look was priceless. He didn't want to talk about it, but now I was off and running with the angry. The music was loud but my voice came across loud and clear. For the first time Shew experienced the angry person I can be. I told him to get over himself, and when he told me it offended him I was honest and said I didn't care.
Honestly, I think it's bullshit. My suggestion for alternating weekends between friends and each other wasn't an effort to be apart more. It was an effort to compromise so we could both do what we want without having to do something unwanted. At that very moment Candy Mountain walked up and said hi. Immediately the retail face and personality came out. I try my best not to show my anger in front of friends and strangers whenever possible. This slowly defused the situation up until about an hour later when I wanted to go home.
Things are fine again, but I am questioning where things are going. I don't want to be in television relationship where there's a new drama happening every week. It's too much work, and so exhausting.


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this week's podcast I interview David C. Cassidy about his most recent book "A Short History of Physics in the American Century." We'll discuss the relationship between American physics and the American war effort, and how that relationship boosted America and American physics to the top of the world. But that relationship changed in the 1960's. In the 21st century physics is more collaborative across international lines. How will American physics define success in this new world? Listen to hear what Cassidy has to say.
This is the third podcast about physics history that we've produced in the past few months: hear our other podcast about Enrico Fermi, a physicist who lived and worked in the first half of the 20th century, and How the Hippies Saved Physics, about some of the changes that physics underwent in the 1970's.
BONUS! If you're a fan of physics history, you're in luck: Physics Buzz podcaster Mike Lucibella is prepping another history of physics 'cast about nuclear testing after World War II. Look for it in the coming weeks.


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It is important to note that, with a few exceptions identified in the Code of Federal regulations 10CFR73, visitors 18 and older are required to be cleared via background check. The signed background check form for each individual who will be visiting the facility is required to initiate the check. This process typically takes a couple of days, but can require as long as 2 weeks to complete in certain circumstances. The completed and signed request for a background check should be faxed to the NETL at 512-471-4589 (not to the number on the form) well in advance of the scheduled tour date. Please be sure handwritten forms are legible.
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OH and I am so excited to have a "pin it" button now! It will be super easy to pin posts and pictures directly from my blog now!!!
Usually my thoughts are a bit "everywhere" when I sit down to really write what is on my heart.
So they feel jumbled. and misplaced at times.
First off, THIS is one of the best articles I have read in awhile. It is with my pastor and whether you are religious or not , in my opinion it's an awesome read. I could not agree more with his thoughts on marriage, his thoughts on parenting, his thoughts on God and living in the now.
It's all really good.
I adore how he talks about knowing his kids and the differences in them and their needs. I love how he talks about soul shaping his kids and working on their hearts, preparing them. I get a lot of questions about discipline. I can tell you that we want to be intentional when it comes to shaping our kids hearts.
Whether it is a "teachable moment" or not... we know they are watching us, our spirits, our reactions, our nature...and being gentle and slow to react is on my mind from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep.
I fail sometimes.
I want to teach them how to love and react well.
And truth be told, a lot of that is done by them watching.
On a different subject, when we were in California last year I got a comment from a reader (she might be reading this now) about the loss of her little girl.
I thought of her today.
I have heard from women crying in the bathroom at 4am because they feel completely alone with their loss and are desperately searching for answers,
others who have had to bite their tongues as friends & coworkers were insensitive, some who werent sure if they should schedule a d&c or not,
some who felt like their husbands weren't feeling the pain the way they were....
the list goes on.
It's been sad....
I have said this many times before...before I lost a baby I had no idea what a loss it is. And nothing can bring me to tears quicker than thinking of that little one.
Have a lovely weekend, when Monday hits I will be 29 :) xoxo.


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Bill Information
Bill Start
April 12, 2016
|Assembly Bill
|No. 2714
|Introduced by Assembly Member Cooper
(Coauthors: Senators Stone and Wolk)
February 19, 2016
An act relating to pest control, and making an appropriation therefor.
AB 2714, as amended, Cooper. Pest control: Pierce's disease: funding.
Existing law establishes the Pierce's Disease Control Program in the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Pierce's Disease Management Account in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund.
This bill would appropriate
an unspecified amount $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Pierce's Disease Management Account in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. The bill would also state various findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to, among other things, Pierce's disease, the California wine industry, and funding the Pierce's Disease Control Program.
Digest KeyVote: 2/3 Appropriation: YES Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) The California wine industry has an annual economic impact of more than sixty billion dollars ($60,000,000,000) on the state's economy and produces the number one finished agricultural product in the state.
(b) The California wine industry creates more than
200,000 330,000 jobs, billions in secondary economic activity, preserves agricultural land,
open space, and family farms, is a major contributor to the economic vitality of the state, and provides for the overall enhancement of the California lifestyle.
(c) However, California winegrape growing and wine production are under attack by a number of pests and diseases, most of which are invasive to California, including the glassy-winged sharpshooter which is a vector of Pierce's disease, grapevine leafroll disease, red blotch disease, mealybugs, brown marmorated stink bugs, and Virginia creeper leafhoppers.
(d) Damage caused by these pests and diseases includes lost product, decreased production, lower crop yield, crop damage, and higher costs on growers generally, resulting in hundreds of millions in lost revenue annually.
(e) Recognizing the importance of the California wine industry and the potential for widespread destruction from Pierce's disease, the Legislature created a task force in 1999 that identified the need to create a statewide eradication and control program for Pierce's disease and the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and in 2000 created the Pierce's Disease Control Program within the Department of Food and Agriculture and established a coordinating fund to support research and control efforts.
(f) Additionally, the Legislature created the Pierce's Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board and later extended the authority of the board to designate other pests and diseases to qualify for research and outreach funding.
(g) Historically, the Pierce's Disease Control Program has been funded by federal, state, and industry sources, including an industry assessment fee, appropriations through the United States Department of Agriculture, and the General Fund.
(h) From 1999 through 2011, the Pierce's Disease Control Program was seen as a model for how state, federal, and industry funds could be used in collaboration to tackle issues important to agriculture.
(i) For this 12-year period, the state contributed a total of $66,966,034, averaging nearly $5.6 million annually, with a maximum contribution of $9.4 million in 2001–02, and a minimum $3.7 million contribution in 2009–10.
(j) However, in 2011–12 the economic downturn forced the state to cease its investment in the Pierce's Disease Control Program, and since this time, the program has been operating solely on industry and federal funds.
(k) While the Pierce's Disease Control Program is generating positive results without state funding, programs have been cut, and industry funding once used solely for research to develop long-term solutions is now being used to fund surveillance and control activities.
(l) As a result, certain aspects of the program focused on preventing the spread and establishment of the glassy-winged sharpshooter and the spread of Pierce's disease have been diminished, undermining the program's effectiveness.
(m) Recent years have also seen dramatic increases in the introduction and spread of invasive pests and diseases affecting agriculture and communities, which many scientists attribute to the effects of climate change and the global transport of goods and people.
(n) In light of increased threats and inadequate resources, the Pierce's Disease Control Program and other pest and disease programs require additional funding to prevent movement and establishment of pests throughout California.
(o) With an economic recovery well under way, now is the time to recommit state funding and support to combat Pierce's disease and other pests and diseases that affect winegrape production in the state.


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On a post from Inside BlackBerry this morning RIM has announced that BlackBerry OS 7.1 "will begin rolling out from carriers around the world beginning today and over the coming weeks." We've already told you to expect this update soon from Verizon; so hopefully it comes quickly from other carriers too.
In case you forgot the new feature of 7.1, RIM listed a few of the updates:
- Mobile Hotspot: Turn your BlackBerry 7.1 OS device into a Wi-Fi® router anywhere, anytime! The new OS seamlessly provides Internet access for up to five Wi-Fi devices, including laptops and tablets.
- Universal Search: For this new release, we wanted to focus on the intelligence of our system and our apps – in other words, we wanted to create an intuitive experience that does the thinking for you. For example, Universal Search now has a new auto-suggest feature that that intelligently filters Bing® search results to offer you a variety of relevant Web sites based on your search terms.
- BlackBerry® Tag: Share contacts, media and files, and even invite friends to BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM) through a simple touch. BlackBerry Tag unlocks near field communication (NFC) capabilities for everyday use and makes sharing a lot faster and much more personal.
- Wi-Fi® Calling (where available): With BlackBerry 7.1 OS, you'll be able to make Wi-Fi calls using your carrier's Wi-Fi calling service (aka UMA-lite or GAN-lite). Wi-Fi calling allows you to save your talk time minutes and make phone calls over any Wi-Fi network. Not all carriers offer such a service so check with your carrier for availability.
- FM Radio: The BlackBerry 7.1 OS update will let BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360 and 9380 smartphone customers enjoy FM radio. The Curve models include a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to local FM radio stations. Simply plug in your headset to boost the reception (it acts as the antenna). Plus, no data usage or data plan required!
- BlackBerry® Maps: When you launch the new BlackBerry Maps you'll be able to discover special offers, coupons and discounts from nearby vendors – and, of course, you can act instantly by calling about the deal, finding the best route to get there, or grabbing the coupon code.
Has your carrier announced their update plans yet? Be sure to let us know in the comments!
Source: Inside BlackBerry


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Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Friday (20 January) met with the recently decommissioned servicemen, who have shown dedication and courage during their course of duty, many of who had recently seen combat service.
In his address to the gathering President Sargsyan said that last year Armenian troops faced "the offensive of the adversary and defended the fatherland with honour". The President emphasised that after decommissioning young Armenians still remain the soldiers of the fatherland, regarless of where and in what area they continue their activities.
"Certainly, we miss and take pride in all those guys who died as heroes. We are also proud of the guys who fought courageously and stayed alive and now will continue their service to Fatherland. I've asked the Minister of Defense to organize this meeting because it is always gratifying to converse with the servicemen in active duty. But troops in active duty are somewhat restrained which is conditioned by two reasons: I believe one of the them is the fact that they are reluctant to speak about problems and hardship lest they appear mumbling whiners, lest there is an impression that they demand better conditions to serve their Fatherland. However, there is also the second reason: soldiers are always anxious that if they speak of problems, their superior officer may get upset. I think today we need to have a frank discussion, a free exchange to understand what the advantages of our Army are, what the positive sides of our military service are, and where we stand now. But we also need to talk about the problems which are to be addressed in the future to make our Army even more efficient because we are compelled to have a combat-ready army. Every nation needs an army; however there are cases when the need becomes a must, a vital must. For us, a combat-ready army is a must," President Sargsyan told his audience.
According to the press service of the Armenian president, "the decommissioned servicemen asked the President about the prospects of the Karabakh peace process, the greatest achievement of the Armenian Army in 25 years, the role of the decommissioned troops in the implementation of the Nation-Army concept of the newly appointed Minister of Defense, creation of a proper image of the officer in the society, ways to enhance the reputation of the officers, the probable response of the Armenian side in case the adversary engages in the armsrace, the program for reimbursment of the tuition fees for the troops involved in combat duty, and other issues and topics related to housing programs and the area of defense".
The presidential press service said that based on the results of the meeting, the President issued a number of directives for the Ministry of Defense including on enhanced safety in the course of military service and patriotic education of the troops.
The meeting, which was held in Dillijan, was also attended by the Minister of Defence, Vigen Sargsyan.
source: commonspace.eu with the press service of the President of Armenia.
Photo: A recently decomissioned soldier of the Armenian Army puts a question to the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during a meeting held in Dillijan on 20 January 2017. (picture courtesy of the press service of the president of Armenia)
On Tuesday, PACE approved a resolution that will allow the Russian delegation to take part in the Assembly's June session. The resolution was backed by 118 members, 62 parliamentarians voted against it, while 10 abstained.
In the Karabakh peace process there has been a reluctance by track 1 participants to engage properly with track II initiatives. The EU supported EPNK process has shown that unconventional diplomacy has much to contribute, and its energy must now be put to good use.


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Rock climb into bed
To promote the opening of the 30th IKEA store in France, the Swedish company created a vertical rock climbing wall made entirely out of their furniture. The 9m tall wall is decorated identically to an in-store showroom, just vertical. Members of the public are invited to climb the wall (with guidance from a professional and a safety harness of course) and experience the furniture in a fun and unique way.


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|This is the last picture from the top of the dirt pile. The dirt pile has now been moved.
|This shows the opening for the stairwell
|This is the edge of the master bathroom which extends a couple feet over the kitchen.
After the floor itself was framed, the second floor walls are framed.
|This is the view from inside the garage. The windows are the stairwell and the master bathroom.
|This is the view from the master bedroom. There will be a balcony beyond this wall. The opening on the left is supposed to be a window while the opening on the right is for a sliding door. If you look closely, there is an airplane taking off.
|This is the view from the master bathroom. There will be a tub below the window. Without any fixtures in place, it feels more like a bedroom than a bathroom.
The weather has been below freezing for most of the last week, so it isn't so muddy now. However, the forecast says that unseasonably warm temperatures are coming back, so the mud will be returning. We are escaping for a week of vacation in Florida. I wonder what it will look like when we return.


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There has been an enormous increment of crossbow seekers as of late because of an expansion in accessibility of low evaluated crossbows and furthermore the measure of states that permit seekers to chase with a crossbow. A hefty portion of these people are prepared seekers however oh dear aptitudes procured from bow chasing and chasing with a rifle don't move over effectively to chasing with a crossbow. Do the tips underneath and you can improve your probability of a fruitful chase.
Buy a crossbow that works for you. This is really basic yet you will be stunned at the quantity of individuals that go out and get the main crossbow that they see. Much the same as weapons you will need to experiment with the greatest number of crossbows as you can before you get your first crossbow. It is in reality considerably more basic to do this with crossbows than rifles as crossbow outlines change altogether more between the unexpected brands in comparison to rifles.
Take in the scope of your crossbow and tail it. Numerous hybrid seekers know about making shots with their rifle at least 100 yards and being effective. This is unrealistic with even the best crossbow. The maximum for an advanced crossbow is 40 yards and that is for extremely prepared crossbow shooters. A crossbow seeker should shoot at a most extreme scope of 20 to 25 yards. This range will guarantee the shot will have a more prominent possibility of being fruitful. Additionally test your crossbow for exactness, you might need to chase considerably nearer than that range.
Practice with your crossbow. Again this appears like an explicit proposal yet many individuals are directed to surmise that they can bring a couple of shots with a crossbow and afterward they are prepared to go chase. A crossbow needs a larger number of abilities than a rifle. Rifles are exceptionally unsurprising. You point a rifle at an objective and draw the trigger and you will likely hit it. This is not the situation with a crossbow. crossbows for women Singular crossbows have their own particular quirks that will make the bolt to go in flight ways that are not anticipated. You have to take in these quirks preceding when you go chasing. So do set aside the opportunity to take in your crossbow and sight it in as precisely as conceivable before you initially go chasing.
Following these recommendations will expand your likelihood of chasing effectively with your crossbow. There are numerous things that can affect a fruitful crossbow chase however the most basic hint is to rehearse as much as you can.


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I am so excited to be able to *{try}* to help spread the word about Farley over at Oh Boy 4th Grade! and her 12 Days of Christmas Give Away Extravaganza! Her and 10 other wonderful bloggers are linking up together on her blog to spread some Christmas cheer by giving away some really useful, engaging, fun educational goodies for the next 12 days. On the last day, someone will win ALL of the giveaways, which is actually very generous considering the first giveaway is Farley's ENTIRE COLLECTION on her Teachers Notebook store. WHAT?! Yep, everything. Straight from Farley herself! But you have to enter….So head on over to Farley's adorable blog for complete details on how YOU can also be a part of this fun, fun, fun cheerful, Christmasy giveaway event!!
12 Days of Christmas Super Fantabulous Giveaway!
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A Vintage Glam Wedding in Memphis, TN
Erika and Donald both attended Vanderbilt University, but never met until a Homecoming banquet years after they graduated. Donald's friends had to encourage him to sit next to Erika because he was shy, but they ended up exchanging phone numbers to meet up after the event. The Bride: Erika Dillard, 33, MD/PhD student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center The Groom:Donald Ray Cannon, 41, Ob/Gyn, Ob/Gyn Care of Southern New Jersey The DateOctober 15 The couple envisioned a 1920s, Harlem Renaissance inspired wedding, which merged Donald's love of jazz with Erika's love of 1920s fashion. The color palette was a classic black and white with splashes of red.


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November 03, 2016
Contact: Sammy Parks
Phone Number: (713) 693-3329
Eagle Pass Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison
DEL RIO, Texas - In Del Rio, Luis Felipe (aka "Vaquero"), a 40-year-old former Eagle Pass resident and associate of the Los Zetas Drug Trafficking Organization, was sentenced yesterday afternoon to mandatory life in federal prison for his leadership role in cocaine trafficking and money laundering conspiracies announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.; Drug Enforcement (DEA) Houston Division, Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit; and, Homeland Security (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Shane Folden, San Antonio Division.
On September 3, 2015, a jury convicted Rodriguez of one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to
distribute; one count of bulk cash smuggling; and, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
During the trial, evidence was presented that Rodriguez and other co-conspirators transported from Piedras
Negras, Mexico, into the United States over 25 kilograms of cocaine concealed in hidden compartments inside
vehicles. Once the vehicles crossed through immigration checkpoints the cocaine was delivered to San Antonio,
Houston and Waco, Texas. At that point, drug proceeds, totaling approximately $1.1 million were loaded
into the vehicle and Rodriguez and his co-conspirators transported the money back to Mexico.
Evidence was also presented at trial that revealed Rodriguez had two prior WDTX felony criminal convictions
namely, in 2004 for possession with intent to distribute marijuana in Maverick County; and, in (while on
bond for the previously mentioned offense) for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 kilograms or
more of marijuana in Maverick County.
Rodriguez was arrested in Eagle Pass on January 16, 2014. He has remained in federal custody ever since.
This joint investigation was conducted by the DEA and HSI together with the U.S. Border Patrol, Texas
Department of Public Safety-Criminal Investigations Division


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St John Ambulance SA has set the benchmark for quality reporting in South Australia in the not-for-profit sector, after finishing Runner-Up in the $5-to-$30 million category in the sixth annual PwC Transparency Awards in Melbourne. St John also won the award for the Most Improved, which recognises quality and transparent annual and financial reports in the not for profit sector.
St John Ambulance SA Chief Executive Officer, Sharyn Mitten, says the national awards are an endorsement of St John's hard work and accountability."St John is an exceptional organization that delivers vital services to the South Australian community," Ms Mitten said. "As an independent charity that receives very little Government funding, engaging the public through honest and transparent communication is essential."As an organization, we have taken a long hard look at how we report. We've worked to clearly demonstrate our value to stakeholders, members, clients and the wider community, so they understand we are making a genuine difference, and their money is being spent wisely."For the first time, St John's Annual Report included four documents which displayed services, governance, strategy and achievements. The aim was to build clarity around the services the organisation provides.
"2011/2012 was a big leap forward for us. The Annual Report is now a tool we use every day. Strategy documents set the tone for our work during the next five years and guide us in all that we do." Ms Mitten said.
"The St John report clearly articulates our goals, illustrated our journey throughout the year, and demonstrates the great achievements of St John members and their impact on the lives of others. We believe it's a real platform for St John to showcase it's services and builds clarity around the organisation's impact."Youth Off The Streets won the PwC Transparency Awards in the $5-to-$30 million category.The PwC Transparency Awards are held in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and the Centre for Social Impact (CS). An independent jury determined the winners based on criteria including strategy, financial and operational performance, stakeholder reporting, governance, risk policies and sources of funding.
More information about the awards can be found on PwC website.
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St John SA delivers nationally
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0 0 Heidi Harris Heidi Harris2018-03-05 09:58:352018-03-05 11:16:42Don't Pat Me On The Head!
Don't Pat Me On The Head!
Blowback, Setbacks and Comebacks in Vegas Radio
Heidi chronicles her 19 year career in Talk Radio and 15 years as a Cable TV pundit. She describes what it took to get there, what it took to survive in the business for so long and how she weathered the inevitable blowback and setbacks you'll face in a career based on your opinion. There are great behind-the-scenes stories, tips on picking topics and guests, and lessons learned along the way. Her story is a reminder that regardless of your occupation, being true to yourself and your values is always worth the "cost".
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If you haven't done so already, make sure to head on over to iRunFar.com to check out today's special edition of This Week In Running, which features an interview I conducted with 2008 Badwater Ultramarathon women's champion Jaime Donaldson. In addition to her record breadking victory at Badwater, Jamie has also recorded wins in 2008 at the H.U.R.T. Hawaii 100k, Pemberton 50k, Umstead 100m, Cornbelt 24 Hour and Rocky Mountain Double Marathon.
Jaime has also been selected to the U.S. National Team that will comete in the 6th Annual World Championship 24-Hour Run of the International Association of Ultrarunners, which takes place in Seoul, Korea on Oct. 18-19 (Click HERE to read the National Team selection press release).
So, what are you waiting for - check out the interview at iRunFar.com.
So, what are you waiting for - check out the interview at iRunFar.com.