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Prohormones – Topical vs. Oral Administration
Although comparable to oral-dosage forms in efficacy, topical creams have numerous advantages over oral forms. First, topical administration avoids the first-pass effect of metabolism associated with the oral route. Therefore, topical administration allows for much higher and improved bioavailability. Second, topical administration allows prolonged release of prohormone compounds, which can improve adherence. Third, topical administration minimizes adverse effects due to lower prohormone peak concentrations. Prohormones are very effectively removed by the liver when taken orally. This means that much higher doses, ten to twenty times higher, must be taken when administering prohormones orally, as compared to topical administration that avoid the first pass effect of the liver.†
100mg R-DHEA (Per 2 Pumps)
- 100 Pumps Per Bottle
- Suggested Dose is 2 Pumps Daily
R-DHEA is known as "Reduced DHEA" because it is a 5a-reduced metabolite of DHEA and it's more commonly referred to as androsterone. This naturally occurring prohormone cannot convert to testosterone, but instead converts to the dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsible for masculine traits such as aggression, sex drive, and physical strength. However because DHT cannot convert to estrogen it also helps reduce fat storage and water retention making it an excellent steroid for increasing muscular hardness and vascularity.†
R-DHEA will stack well with 4-DHEA as it may help reduced water retention from under the skin thus creating a "dry" and hard appearance. R-DHEA also has moderate anabolic properties thus allowing it to help enhance lean muscle gains. Strength gains may also be noticeable with R-DHEA due to its strong androgenic effect which will activate the central nervous system and increase muscular power. This will increase explosive power with minimal body weight increase. The increased aggression is typically a welcomed benefit, which manifests as increased confidence and an "alpha male" feeling in sexual and social activities. The strong androgenic action from R-DHEA may also help support libido and erection hardness. This makes R-DHEA useful to help counter the sexually suppressive effects from other steroids. The powerful androgenic effect will also block estrogenic effects, and help prevent (and reverse) gynecomastia.†
R-Andro Cream Topical Delivery System
- Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) – is a high purity solvent and carrier which offers a safe, effective delivery enhancement mechanism for the active ingredients in R-Andro Cream.
- Ethoxydiglycol – is a cosmetic grade solvent that conforms to the current USP/NF monographs. Ethoxydiglycol is particularly appropriate for skin care preparations where it acts as an excellent solvent and carrier.
- Propylene glycol – is an organic compound that is used 2 primary reasons. First, it has the traits of a humectant; it is able to absorb and help the skin retain moisture. Second, it helps active ingredients penetrate the skin.
- Glycerin – when used on skin works as humectant, which is why it attracts moisture onto your skin.
- Carbomer – helps to distribute and suspend the active ingredients in the R-Andro Cream.
- Triethanolamine (TEA) – Helps the water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients blend better. TEA neutralizes fatty acids and solubilizes oils and other ingredients that are not completely soluble in water.
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Lesson #1 – What is Debate?
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Parks & Facilities
|Sleepy Hollow State Park
7835 Price Road
Laingsburg, MI
Phone: 517-651-6217
|Located 6 miles east of U.S. 127 on Price Road. Amenities include fishing, boating and rental, hiking and horseback riding trails, snow skiing. There is also a modern campground with 181 sites and a swimming beach.
|Maple River State Game Area
|Located 8 miles north of St. Johns on U.S. 127. A "People Platform" on the west side of U.S. 127 permits viewing of the diverse mixture of wildlife that make their home in the fields, forest, river and wetlands which comprise the area.
|Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area
Phone: 517-373-9358
|This 3,574-acre state wildlife research station includes farmland, woods and marshes divided into 7 color-designated areas for research purposes. Special features include wildlife management of ponds, flooding, brush piles, food patches, tree/shrub plantings, soil conservation practices, wildlife research, pathology laboratory and rifle and skeet ranges. The station is available as a biological study area for universities and high schools.
|Eagle Park
14331 Grange Road
Eagle, MI
Phone: 517-627-8230
|A small town park in a rural community with big events and facilities to rent. Eagle, Michigan is a central location for many towns and cities. Easy access from I-96, Exit 84 just west of Lansing and east of Portland
|City of St. Johns
Phone: 989-224-8944
|The city has 1 large main park and 5 neighborhood parks. The main park has hiking trails, playground equipment, picnic area, disk golf course, ball diamonds, tennis courts, and volleyball court. For winter fun, ice rinks with warming house as well as a sledding hill. The main park also has 2 picnic pavilions that may be reserved for reunions and parties.


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Check out the details and trailer for The Facility.
From the Press Release
The Facility, the highly anticipated follow up to The Rizen, premieres on DVD and Digital this December from Uncork'd Entertainment.
Harriet Madeley, Michael Fatogun, Sarine Sofair, Kevin Leslie, Sophie Miller, Marcus Bronzy, James Barnes, Lewis Saunderson, Clarice Burton, Connor Williams, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Sally Phillips, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Marcus, Laurence Kennedy, Jenny Lathan, and Carol Cleveland star in a Matt Mitchell film.
In 1955, NATO and the Allied Forces conducted secret, occult experiments in a bid to win the Arms Race. They succeeded, but what they unleashed almost tore our world apart. Now a group of young urban explorers and a private military unit could become the final pieces in a 60-year plan to reopen a door that should have stayed closed.
The Facility is available on DVD and Digital December 8 from Uncork'd Entertainment.


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LaMa in Cyberspace – SP09 is out there!
Today is Cyber Monday, and SAP treats you with an incredible update for SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) containing many new features.
As always, I just wanted to highlight a couple of the new things in that package that makes your life easier – the full list is available here. The related SAP Note you can find here.
I am happy that the Provisioning tab was transitioned to SAP UI5. No more switching between the new and old UI.
The SAP HANA processes Near Zero Downtime SAP HANA Update on Primary Tier and Update SAP HANA were added. You can now fully automate the update procedure on your SAP system running on SAP HANA.
Last but not least, there is now a deeper integration with SAP HANA Cockpit – with Single Sign-On. Jump from a selected HANA entity in LaMa to the same entity in HANA Cockpit.
As the holiday season has already begun, I wanted to wish you Happy Holidays!


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Dissecting the Greatest Animated TV Shows List
Vanity Fair just put out a list of "The Greatest Animated TV Shows Since the Simpson's Premiered" list which you can see for yourself here.
"The Simpson's" will be starting its 30th season later this month. As far as I'm concerned, "The Simpson's" is the greatest animated TV show of all time (yeah, yeah, I know a lot of you think it "jumped the shark" during the "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" storyline. You are wrong.)
Here are my thoughts on some of the major points of the VF list.
1.) South Park is Number 1
I absolutely agree with this. South Park has always been funny but, more importantly, subversive. Unlike "Family Guy" (which I will go into shortly) "South Park" doesn't only choose easy targets. Sure, Mormons are fairly easy targets and SP has had more than one field day with them. But, they've also satirized "off-limits" topics such as transgenderism and PC culture.
2.) Family Guy Didn't Make the Top 30 List
And for good reason. It's excessively derivative, it's preachy and the humor is lazy (especially the cutaways). "Family Guy" is the "Big Bang Theory" of animated television. I know a lot of people like it but that doesn't make it good.
3.) Mike Judge Deserves Better
Judge's 2 most famous shows, "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill" both fall short of the top 20, coming in at 22nd and 21st respectively. Beavis and Butthead paved the way for all the animated shows that MTV aired after it. And "King of the Hill"…I can't say I watched every episode like I did with "The Simpsons". But, I watched plenty and I liked it enough that it deserves higher than 21st.
4.) Spongebob at #10
"Spongebob Squarepants" is a cartoon that I only started watching after I had kids, when it had already been on for several seasons. Lots of great memories here: from making my kids laugh with my Patrick impersonation to us singing the Spongebob and Plankton duet, "The F.U.N. Song" while driving home from Pre K. It's my number two and, NO I AM NOT CRYING! SOMEBODY MUST BE CUTTING UP ONIONS!!
5.) Some That Didn't Make the Top 30 that Should Have
The Tick, X-Men, Ren and Stimpy, and Phineas and Ferb.


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The Playoff picture is starting to take form. Some teams are fighting for slotting and home field advantage, while others are just trying to get in. This week is going to be an important week for a lot of teams. This is not the week to be off, sleep, or not prepared, especially if you're on the outside looking in. One bad pass, one bad penalty, on bad handoff, all could be the difference between getting in or being left out.
(6-5) Baltimore Ravens v (4-7) Atlanta Falcons
If the season ended today, the Ravens would be playing the Texans in the Wild Card. The Ravens currently sit at the 6th seed in the AFC. But with the Colts nipping at their heels, the Ravens can not afford to slip up. They will be playing a disappointing Falcons team, who are trying to turn things around, and make their own little bit of a push. If they (the Falcons) could win out and get some help, in the form of the teams ahead of them losing, they could find themselves in the Wild Card round.
(5-6) Denver Broncos and (5-6) Cincinnati Bengals
Despite having losing records, both the Bengals and Broncos are still in the hunt. With the Ravens holding a slot at 6-5, it just takes one of these teams (Broncos or Bengals) getting hot and getting some help. Now if any team can do that, I am thinking the Broncos can. They have played some top teams close (ie Chiefs, Chargers, and Steelers), and even coming out the victor against the Chargers and Steelers. Meanwhile, the Bengals just lost to the Browns in their own backyard last week. A Browns team, who flat out outplayed them.
(10-1) Los Angeles Rams v (4-7) Detroit Lions
With the Saints losing to the Cowboys Thursday night, the Rams now control their destiny for home field advantage. And you can bet the Rams are aware what this can mean come playoff time. But these Lions are not slouches. The team that frustrated Brady and the Pats, have shown times when they can actually be a tough team to beat. Question is will they show this same toughness, and be able to handle the high powered Rams offense?
(2-9) Arizona Cardinals v (4-6-1) Green Bay Packers
This has been a disappointing season for the Packers. They had every opportunity to still find a way into the playoffs, despite their poor season. This week they can get a win against the Cardinals, and try and ride that momentum to a 9-6-1 record. With help, a 9-6-1 team could be a playoff team. And given the teams they have left on the schedule, every team except the Bears, are games that they could be favored to win. Question is if the team can rally and make a push?
(4-6-1) Cleveland Browns v (8-3) Houston Texans
Baker Mayfield has been having a pretty decent rookie season, considering. The Browns have rallied around him and are ready to build their future around this young man. Coming off of a victory against state and division rival Cincinnati Bengals, who's "special assistant to the head coach" was the former head coach of the Browns. Baker Mayfield has not been silent about his feelings about the coach "joining the enemy". But will all this get in the way of their preparations against the red hot Texans, who have just been straight fire (especially on defense)?
Right now the Texans pretty much have their ticket punched for the playoffs. But they can't get sloppy now. There are a number of teams knocking on the door to try and take their slot.
(6-5) Indianapolis Colts v (3-8) Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 3 people could have seen this game as one in which the Jaguars would be fighting for a playoff spot, while the Colts were just playing for pride. The opposite is the case, as the Jaguars are playing for pride, and the Colts are literally knocking at the door. If the Colts can take care of business, they could indeed have a Cinderella season. But it is not going to be easy. In fact, this game may be the easiest opponent they will encounter for the rest of the season. They will have to play at Houston, home against the Cowboys (who just beat the Saints), home against the Giants, and at Tennessee.
(4-7) Buffalo Bills v (5-6) Miami Dolphins
I for sure thought the Dolphins were going to turn it around this season. They started out hot and I really thought they had the ability to make some waves. The only waves they are going to make now will be on the beaches of Miami, as this team will be packing it in for the playoffs. But they will not be alone, as the Bills will be joining them. These next few games are for pride, and draft pick seatings. The good thing for both teams is that they will not have to play this game in the cold, as this game will be in Miami (where game time temperatures is expected to be in the 80s).
(8-3) Chicago Bears v (3-8) New York Giants
The Bears are currently sitting comfortably at the 3rd seed. For all intents and purposes, the Bears have basically punched their tickets. Right now they are just trying to hold on to home field advantage in the first round. The Bears have a defense that can make waves in the playoffs. And next week they will get a chance to see how they fair against a top seed (LA Rams).
(6-5) Carolina Panthers v (4-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Come on Carolina. These last few weeks have not been good. You guys went from being in the drivers seat of a Wild Card slot, to begging for some help. And to make matters worse, the Seattle Seahawks are ahead of you in line. The Panthers are going to have to win out and get some help. The problem may come in the "win out" part. See, their remaining schedule have them playing the Saints twice. The playoffs pretty much starts now for the Panthers, and they are going to have a tough road in front of them.
(9-2) Kansas City Chiefs v (2-9) Oakland Raiders
This is a long standing, nasty rivalry. Raider nation have no love for the Chiefs, especially now that the Chiefs may end the season lifting the Lombardi trophy, while the Raiders are "on the clock". So you can bet Raider nation will be in full force, and if they had the choice of one prayer getting answered, "world peace", or "season ending injury for Patrick Mahomes, as a result to a loss to the Raiders, that later spiraled into a bunch of losses, and getting bounced in the playoffs", get ready for WWIII.
(3-8) New York Jets v (5-6) Tennessee Titans
The Titans still have something to play for, as mathematically they are still in the hunt. This Titans team have the defense and offense to make a run. The question is whether they will be able to turn it around?
If they are able to find that grit, they have a good shot at winning out. The rest of their schedule are of teams that the Titans can beat. They have the Jaguars at home, Giants on the road, and the Redskins and Colts at home.
(6-4-1) Minnesota Vikings v (8-3) New England Patriots
Two playoff teams, one from the NFC, and the other the AFC. This game could be an early look at the Super Bowl. Of course the Vikings are barely looking like a playoff team, that alone a super bowl team. The Patriots, however, are peaking at the right time. Gronk is back and healthy, and Tom Brady is finding his stride with the offense. The Patriots, unlike the Vikings, are actually looking like a playoff team. A dangerous playoff team. The Vikings are going to get an early look of what playoff football looks like.
(2-9) San Francisco 49ers v (6-5) Seattle Seahawks
I'm not going to lie, the Seahawks looked good last week. Considering they were not looking like a playoff team earlier this season, they now have a chance at getting a spot. Russell Wilson is on fire, and they will be hosting the 49ers at home. The 12th Man and the Seattle Seahawks see the opportunity that lie in their grasp, and they are not going to let the 49ers hold them back.
I am "Faithful", but I am going to have to step back and be real on this pick.
Sunday Night Game: (8-3) Los Angeles Chargers v (7-3-1) Pittsburgh Steelers
If the season ended today, this would literally be the Wild Card game. The Chargers would have to go on the road to beat the Steelers in order to advance. We now get an early look at what may be the first round of the playoffs. The winner of this game could change the venue in where this game is played come playoff time.
Monday Night Game: (6-5) Washington Redskins v (5-6) Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are on the verge of being one of the teams to miss the playoffs after winning a super bowl the season before. The Eagles still have a chance, as the Redskins are limping into this game. A chance at a victory, and a hope for a slot (with a lot help). Can the Eagles make it happen on Monday night?


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S'mores on the gas stove? Heh. We do that–whenever we don't feel like risking the wood stove. 😉
I used to love making s'mores on the stove! My current apartment has an electric stove, and I can't figure out a way to cleanly/safely make s'mores on it. 🙁
Veeery carefully. I've done it on my electric stove– as long as you pay attention, it works out fine.
Gas stoves are win. I live on Long Island in NY, and during the hurricane, we had no power for about 24 hours (I know that's way less than a lot of people, we got it fast because my mom's on oxygen so we were on the critical list) It was a sucky 24 hours, but at least we had hot food
This one. It is good.
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Join VLT for an evening of food, drink and "fun"raising at one of Ventura's favorite restaurants - Himalaya. Instead of a night in the kitchen, enjoy an evening of cuisine and drinks from India, Nepal, and Tibet. Anup Rimal, founder of Himalaya, has graciously offered to donate 25% of proceeds from the evening to Ventura Land Trust, and we want to pack the house! So grab your friends and family and meet us at Himalaya on August 1st.
No tickets to buy, no flyer to bring - just come on down and enjoy a delicious dinner at Himalaya, the chance to hang with your favorite VLT friends and the opportunity to help raise money for open space preservation in the process. How easy is that? Hope to see you on August 1st!
August 01, 2019 at 4:00pm - 10pm
35 W Main St
Ventura , CA 93001
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How much resource do you lose due to time controlled phase separation?
An active phase separation can save bare money. Each kilogram of unnecessarily lost resource means the total loss of the value of goods, and in addition to that very often the cost for disposal and the additional waste water treatment goes up. In an average dairy or brewery the optimized exploitation of the resource can lead to savings of several hundred Euros – and that per day. And yet, often the separation is still made by fixed time control.
The inline turbidity measurement with the ITM-51 offers a solution for an active process control. The savings potential can now be calculated and visualized with a specially designed calculation tool.
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Less resource losses in the process due to inline-analysis
In the phase separation in the production process, the precise switching between the different media such as milk, cream, yoghurt or water, or in case of breweries between beer, wort and water, is a prerequisite for a constant quality with maximum purity of the product. An active phase separation avoids that the switching takes place too early, thus leading a "wrong" product into a vessel, or too late, thus losing a "good" product and its total goods value.
Faster and more efficient CIP
In the phase separation in the cleaning process (CIP) the task is to clearly distinguish the different media (acid / caustic / water) and to either lead them back into the correct storage vessel, to evacuate them or to control their concentration for the next process. Here an active and precise phase separation can assure an optimized utilization of the cleaning agents and consequently a substantial cost saving. In addition, the time needed for the CIP process can be reduced to the absolute necessary minimum by inline turbidity measurement. The active switching after achieving the required purity level can reduce substantially the process duration compared to a passive time control with fixed duration.
Economy and ecology are the winners
Besides the financial benefits gained through the reduction of resource and time loss there is always one more winner: Our environment. The less resource or cleaning agent is drained into the waste water, the better for the sustainable operation.
Measurable results due to precise turbidity measurement
Real applications in producing companies have shown the multiple positive results by employing active phase separation with turbidity measurement. In an ice cream production site for example the substantial reduction of the waste water volume has led to a cost reduction of more than 15%. A similar effect could be achieved in a company where the retrofitting has caused a reduction of 3000 liters water consumption per CIP process. In many amortization calculations it could be confirmed that the implementation of an ITM-51 paid off within only a few weeks or months. You find all about the function and advantages of the ITM-51 in the menu "products" under "turbidity" or simply by clicking here.
Now get your savings potential calculated!
The overall savings potential can now be calculated in a specially developed tool, under consideration of all individual parameters. You too can use this possibility to check your possible cost savings. Simply click here to request a consultation by our specialist.


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Energy efficiency increases should contribute to the reduction of energy consumption. The reductions in consumption that would correspond to these efficiency increases can be calculated for each energy efficiency measure - provided consumer behaviour does not change. Studies show, however, that despite improvements in efficiency, energy consumption often does not fall as much as expected - rebound effects occur.
How can such effects be explained? One example is the electricity consumption of energy-saving lamps: because they consume less energy than a conventional light bulb, some users turn on three lamps instead of one or leave them switched on longer. Rebound effects can also be found in other areas: for example, when people buy more efficient washing machines or dishwashers and then let them run half-full more often, or buy "energy-efficient" but larger televisions and refrigerators. Although the new appliances are technologically more efficient than their predecessors are, they are used more often or consume more electricity due to their size.
There are direct and indirect rebound effects.
Energy efficiency measures may not only lead to an increase in energy consumption, but consumer behaviour can also change in such a way that further energy savings are achieved. We call this
sufficiency when it occurs in the same area, or spill-over effects when it occurs in other areas. They are the opposite of direct or indirect rebound effects and
are sometimes called "negative" rebound effects. If you buy an efficient new washing machine and are led to think about the issue of energy-efficient washing, and then load the machines better or
wash at lower temperatures, that would be an example of sufficiency. Spill-over effects occur when, for example, by purchasing a more economical showerhead and thinking about the issue of water
efficiency, you are now prepared to purchase water-saving fittings for the washbasins.
If we look at the phenomenon of rebound effects at the macroeconomic level, we can also find macroeconomic rebounds. These can result, for example, from price effects (a more efficiently produced product becomes cheaper) or from growth effects (the economy grows through efficiency gains). If better efficiency increases production without using more energy or materials, this can lead to the resource being used more extensively in the sector as a whole. In extreme cases, efficiency measures may even result in more energy being consumed overall.
There are different explanations for rebound effects. Monetary reasons are often suggested: When consumers save electricity, their expenses are reduced and money is saved. With this money they can consume more of the same or other products. In the case of direct rebound effects, this is called the price effect: more energy can be consumed for the same money. Indirect rebound effects can occur from income effects - incomes rise, more goods can be demanded.
However, not all rebound effects can be explained purely in monetary terms. In addition to economic factors, rebound effects are also explained by psychological and other factors. For example, additional consumption can be explained by a clear-conscience effect, so-called "moral licensing": If a household switches to environmentally friendly electricity and thus significantly improves its CO2 balance, this can under certain circumstances mean that the inhabitants no longer consider it as necessary as before to save electricity - or to pay attention to environmental protection in other areas. Or there may be spill-over effects if, for example, the experience that something can be achieved through your own environmental behaviour motivates you to become more environmentally friendly in other areas as well.
A further reason for rebound effects can be a lack of knowledge in dealing with energy-efficient devices or technologies, so that the efficiency potentials are not fully exploited. This can occur, for example, when underfloor heating systems are used instead of radiators.


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The story of the two sons
An EasyEnglish Story Unit (AEE) from Matthew's Good News
Joyce Ferrie
Jesus told this story to the leaders.
"A farmer had 2 sons.
He said to the first son, 'Will you come and help me today?'
The first son said, 'No, I will not.'
Later on, he felt sorry so he went to help.
The father asked his other son.
'Come and help me to do some work today.'
'Yes sir, I will', replied this son.
He did not go to help his father."
Jesus asked, "Which son did what his father wanted?"
The leaders said, "The first son."
Jesus said, "People who did wrong things are now doing what God asks.
They are nearer to God than you are.
John the Baptist showed you all the right way.
You did not believe him.
The people who knew they had done wrong things believed John.
You leaders saw that but you still did not believe and say sorry to God."
John told people about Jesus.
He told them to say sorry to God and believe in Jesus and be baptised.
Matthew 21:28-32.
Click here for more stories from Matthew's Good News
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Collectable Homeware & Kitchenware
Finding just the right collectable to add to a collectable kitchenware set is a must. A variety of options in collectable decorative ornaments can help to complete a set or transform a modern kitchen into a space full of prized items. From the items used to decorate homes in the 1950s to items much older, it can be fun to find a vintage or antique piece. A variety of items can complement collectable appliances and home furnishings to create a stunning display in any home or home-like museum.Collectable Lighting
Lighting is an excellent way to bring any vintage or antique collection to life. In fact, collectable lighting pieces are some of the most desirable items for some collectors because of the importance lighting had on kitchen development throughout the 1900s. Many objects, such as lamps or oil-burning items, add to a collection. Common options include Betty and Phoebe lamps, Argand whale-oil lamps, and electric lamps dating to the early 1900s. Collectable lighting is not just based on the item's look, but on the type of fuel burned as well.Decorative Ornaments
One of the most prominent types of items to add are collectable decorative ornaments. A popular item for decorating in a vintage style is to use antique figurines. Animal shapes are a common option. Fun canisters in vintage patterns are a good find. Many kitchens of the mid-century featured vintage thimble collections. Glass, ceramic, and porcelain items are easy to find.Tableware
Collecting tableware is a more common type of vintage kitchenware collection. Dinnerware from the 1930s is some of the oldest available. Worldwide, brands such as Harker, Red Wing, Autumn Leaf, and Russel Wright are commonly collected. Dinnerware from the United States, Europe, and Asia tend to be some of the most collectable, but even locally crafted and handcrafted items are available.Storage and Cooking
Other collectable homeware and kitchenware focuses on useful canisters, kettles, and teapots. These items range from ladles used in the early 1900s to ceramic pie servers. From utensils to cooking pots and pans, the addition of any of these items to an antique set can help to round out the space into something spectacular.


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Home > Shop Wallpaper > V&A Eden – Natural Cream Wallpaper
Ref: 2311-173-01
Traditionally surface printed with a rich layer of ink to create depth and texture, Eden is based on Day's Cactus wallpaper, produced by the notable Jeffrey firm in the late 19th century. An all-over pattern featuring stylised foliage and flowers that celebrates nature in all its glory, in reference to its Arts and Crafts roots. The refined 2 colour palette allows the swirling floral motif to be the principal focus. A stylish wallpaper design that has stood the test of time and has been complemented with new colourways, like Natural cream for a soft tonal option.
Available in 4 colours: Natural, Mellow Yellow, Soft Teal and Midnight
Eden archive inspiration: Cactus wallpaper, Lewis Foreman Day (1845–1910) for Jeffrey & Co., London, late 19th century
Trained as a stained-glass maker, Lewis Foreman Day was one of the most commercially successful designers of his generation. A founder member of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, Day also lectured and wrote books on design. Starting his own business in 1870, he went on to produce a range of domestic designs, including textiles and wallpapers. In 1881, Day became the Artistic Director of the Lancashire cotton printers, Turnbull and Stockdale, a role that allowed him to broaden the popularity of his designs. He was an excellent draughtsman and sold his memorable, rhythmic designs to a range of fashionable firms and retailers.
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A climate of fear and heavy-handedness overshadows the work enviornment of many organisations that promote democracy, human rights and development, a study has found ahead of a United Nations hearing on human rights. The study by development organisations, ACT Alliance and CIDSE says staff of civil society organisations in many countries are afraid to do their work and face harassment, censorship and unfair legislation. Those that are critical of government come up for special attention.
Space for Civil Society – How to Protect and Expand an Enabling Environment was presented at the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 13. Using the examples of Malawi, Rwanda, Colombia and Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2013, the study shows many people working for civil society organisations in those countries feel fear some or all the time. In three out of the four countries studied, it had become harder to peacefully assemble or to take part in political processes.
Legislation controlling the work of civil society organisations has become increasingly repressive, seriously hampering the degree to which organisations can carry out their mandate. CIDSE and ACT want oppressive governments to amend laws restricting civil society organisations, ensuring those groups enjoy the independence, participation and freedom to which they are entitled.
"Many governments fail to protect civil society organisations and neglect to involve them in the design and planning of development projects," says Julian Waagensen, representing the CIDSE network. "This is a worrying trend, since the ability of communities to lead their own development or take part in government-led projects is vital if development efforts are to produce lasting results."
In all four countries, many organisations deliberately curb their freedom of expression for fear of being labelled government opponents, a form of stigmatisation that can lead to further restrictions, harassment and possibly homicide.
In Colombia, the government has placed large-scale mining, gas and oil extraction at the centre of national plans for economic growth and development. Organisations working to uphold human rights and protect the environment have serious concerns about this model of development but feel stigmatise and excluded from debates.
"Governments need to involve civil society organisations in the design, content and implementation of development plans. In particular, indigenous groups and other marginalised and disadvantaged groups should be able to participate in policy-making processes," says Julia Duchrow, head of the ACT Alliance community of practice on human rights and development.
EN – CIDSE and ACT Alliance Policy Brief – Protect Civil Society Space
EN – CIDSE and ACT Alliance Press Release – Protect Civil Society Space
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Ok, I tried putting the following: style "emacs-menubar-font" { font = "URW Gothic L 10" } widget "emacs-menubar" style "emacs-menubar-font" in ~/.gtkrc-2.0, and it doesn't seem to have any effect. I know it's _reading_ that file, because it initially complained about the syntax when I started emacs, so I changed `widget emacs-menubar' (as you had it in your email) to `widget "emacs-menubar"'. No obvious effect though. I noticed that some old .gtkrc files used `widget_class "*"' so I tried doing that now too (replacing `widget "emacs-menubar"'), but that didn't do anything either, so maybe where it's getting the general gtk theme from is overriding this file... `URW Gothic L' is the font I usually generally for gtk/gnome, so I assume it should be OK here too; I just changed the size to 10 here, and the syntax seems consistent with other examples. Thanks, -Miles -- Fast, small, soon; pick any 2.
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Spreading the goodness Gayle-style.
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Wow, I can't believe it's out there already! We're not getting ours 'til May! :(
Oh so that's the cover for the Aussie version, not the movie one. I'm so jealous, I wish they sold the books here. Did you get your own copy? : D
Whoohooo!!! I'm stoked.
I'm so excited! And you have won an award here: http://not-so-cg.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-3-your-blog.html


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Google Analytics Course June 2023
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The trainer for this course will be our Google Analytics specialist, Dragos. On this course you will learn what works and what doesn't on your site, which content is most popular and which should be changed, from where interested people come for the offers, what is the visitors' profile and how users spend their time on the site.


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New York (CNN) -- Twelve firefighters from Ladder Company 3 who lost their lives trying to save people at the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, were honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Fire Department of New York Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano, firefighters, family members and friends watched as the company's truck, covered in a white sheet, returned permanently to the site where the Trade Center towers once stood.
The 60,000-pound truck had been maintained by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in a climate-controlled room, according to a press release from the 9/11 Memorial Museum. It was escorted to the former site of the World Trade Center by the current Ladder 3 truck.
The fire department bagpipe band, the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, played "America the Beautiful" as the truck was lowered to its permanent location, 70 feet below ground level.
"We will never forget the heroism of the hundreds of firefighters and other first responders who rushed into those burning towers on September 11," Bloomberg said in a statement. "The sacrifice of the Ladder 3 Company and the FDNY is something that should be honored by us all. Their names, along with the other courageous first responders who perished, will be permanently etched in bronze on the memorial and their truck will be preserved in the museum as a legacy of their heroism."
"All the memories come back, all the emotions," Robert Sweeney, chief of operations for the fire department, told CNN Wednesday. "Some anger, some pride in the department."
The firefighters from the East Village neighborhood company were conducting search-and-rescue efforts in the North Tower when the structure collapsed, Sweeney said.
The finished memorial is to include two waterfalls and reflecting pools surrounded by more than 400 trees and bronze plates inscribed with the names of the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
The memorial will be opened to 9/11 victims' family members on the 10-year anniversary of the attacks on September 11 of this year and will open to the public the next day.


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Saudi Arabia UN Ambassador Abdallah al-Mouallimi has finally resolved the rather glaring inconsistency of the Kingdom demanding elections in Syria while denying full elections to Saudi Arabians. The reason is simple according to Al-Mouallimi: Saudi citizens are the happiest in the world and would not want a democratic choice.
Al-Mouallimi insists that it is entirely unnecessary to given Saudi citizens democratic rights because they are happier "than almost any other country in the world." Well, perhaps not those religious minorities who are denied a place to worship or those women who must get permission from younger brothers or husbands to travel (and cannot drive) or those girls denied basic opportunities and educational advancement. Then there are those political dissidents who are arrested for questioning the system or the royal family.
In an interview for Al Jazeera by British journalist Mehdi Hasan, Al-Mouallimi insisted that "Elections are not the panacea for everything. Just because there are elections in Syria doesn't mean there have to be elections in Saudi."
He added "The key question is: Is the population content and happy and satisfied with the form of government they have and I would like to claim if you went to Saudi Arabia and conducted a survey… you will find a high degree of support for the system."
This happiness is based on a "mutual acceptance," which of course does not apply to those political opponents arrested for criticizing the government. Putting aside all those who disagree with the government, Al-Mouallimi explained "I can tell you that mutual acceptance is much higher in Saudi Arabia than almost any other country in the world."
Political parties remain banned in the Kingdom and questioning the monarchy is illegal.
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Find out the course options for 2+2 students articulating to Liverpool from XJTLU
Going down the 2+2 route and joining us at the University of Liverpool is the natural next step for ambitious XJTLU students. Succeed here, and your chances of securing a Post Graduate position at a Top 100 university will skyrocket.
If you do choose the 2+2 route you:
- will study the first two years of your programme at XJTLU in Suzhou
- will study the final two years here at the University of Liverpool
- will receive two degrees – one from XJTLU and one from the University of Liverpool
Most undergraduate courses at XJTLU are part of the 2+2 programme. You can find out everything you need to know about the 2+2 programmes from this website.
Usually, around 1,700 students from XJTLU make the transfer to Liverpool for their final two years. It might be worth you spending some time seeing what they have to say about their experiences before you make up your own mind.
To make it as easy as possible for you to make the transfer to the University of Liverpool, you will be supported every step of the way. We will help you:
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Machine Gun Kelly Wants One Fan to Design His New Logo
Machine Gun Kelly asks fans to design a new logo for his brand... and he's offering a ton of cash to the winner. Get the details on the contest here.
Calling all Machine Gun Kelly fans! The 29-year-old announced via Twitter that one lucky fan will have the opportunity to design the rapper's new logo. Yes, MGK could be sporting your design.
"We're in a new chapter," he tweeted on Sept. 16. "Got a [bag of money] for whichever fan can design us a new 'Machine Gun Kelly' logo." To enter, submit your design to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
While we're sure many fans will enter their killer designs into the competition, many jokingly posted hilarious pictures of potential logos.
Fans are having fun with Machine Gun Kelly's logo contest:
MGK continues beef with Eminem on one-year anniversary of "Rap Devil" diss.
In early September, the rapper posted a picture of high school student Savannah Frank and her yearbook quote to reignite his feud with Eminem. "'Rap Devil' was better," the student's quote read. "It's the 'Rap Devil' one year anniversary today… tell it happy birthday," MGK wrote.
The two stars had major beef after Machine Gun Kelly tweeted that Eminem's then-16-year-old daughter Hailie was "hot as f--k." Six years later, the 8 Mile star dissed Kelly on his track "Not Alike" from his album Kamikaze.
"And I'm talkin' to you, but you already know who the f--k you are, Kelly… I don't use sublims and sure as f--k don't sneak-diss," he rapped, "but keep commenting on my daughter Hailie."
Not backing down, MGK responded with his own diss track titled "Rap Devil," which poked fun at the rapper's personal appearance, such as his "corny hats" and "weird" beard.
"Mad about something I said in 2012 / Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with a diss," he sings on the track. "Homie we get it, we know that you're the greatest rapper alive / F--king dweeb, all you do is read the dictionary and stay inside."
The back-and-forth battle continued with Eminem releasing "Kill Shot," which was solely directed at MGK. "But how you gonna name yourself after a damn gun and have a man bun?" he sang.
Following the release, the rapper opened up to Sway Calloway about the beef, explaining, "The reason that I dissed [Kelly] is because he got on. First what he said, 'I'm the greatest rapper alive since my favorite rapper banned me from Shade 45,' or whatever he said, right? Like, I'm trying to hinder his career. I don't give a f--k about your career."
He continued, "Now I'm in this f--king weird thing because I'm like, I have to answer this motherf--ker, and every time I do that, it makes that person — as irrelevant as people say I am in hip-hop, I make them bigger by getting into this thing."
Last September, MGK told The Breakfast Club that he wasn't really fazed by Eminem's comments or diss track. "You want to talk about man buns?" he questioned. "You want to talk about a hairstyle I wore for a movie, a blockbuster movie, shout-out Nerve, and a 10-episode Showtime series called Roadies? I'm an actor, homie. How disconnected are you?"
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By Alana Phillips
In the gloom of winter, many of us dream of heading to sunny California for some warmer weather. But for BC's southern resident killer whales, travelling all the way to California isn't just for fun – they're in search of food.
Last week, L pod was seen off Monterey Bay in central California. The sighting marks the sixth winter in a row that southern resident killer whales have been seen off California. Although it is not unusual for the whales to venture south in the winter in search of salmon, the presence of L-pod as far south as California has some marine biologists alarmed about the future of this endangered population, which numbers only 88 animals.
"Stocks of chinook salmon aren't likely to recover in Washington State," says Dr. Ken Balcomb, Director of the Center for Whale Research in Friday Harbour, Washington. "If salmon fisheries aren't closed and salmon habitat restored, these whales could end up spending more of their time in California, where salmon are more strongly protected".
Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard is also concerned about the fate of southern resident killer whales. As Senior Marine Mammal Scientist at the Vancouver Aquarium and co-chair of the Killer Whale Recovery Team, he knows that chinook are crucial to the survival of resident killer whales. "California salmon stocks increased for a number of years but recently took a severe turn for the worse," he says. "If chinook salmon are becoming harder to find throughout the southern residents' range, they will need to spend more energy finding food. This means that they'll have less reserves available for reproduction and disease resistance – and that could have serious effects on the population."
Winter sightings of killer whales are vital to researchers to better understand the whales' movement and foraging patterns. You can help! If you see killer whales, or any other species of whales, dolphins or porpoises, let us know!


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Retail Innovation Shout Out: Reinventing Urban Life - The Mini Way
What happens when a brand uses its successful image and ventures into a totally different segment? Can it live up to the same reputation, or will it fall flat? Is a successful brand name the perfect launchpad? Will the new consumers connect at the same level and have the same brand loyalty?
Mini Cooper, an icon of 1960s British popular culture is venturing into other segments like Living, Fashion, Design and Start-ups. Mini Cooper car has energized peoples' lives with maximal experiences and a minimal footprint. Small in size and iconic in design, the first mini, built in 1959, delivered a thrill all its own.
Out of the many segments it has ventured, their target area is Fashion. The ideology is same. They want to create the same icon on the design ambitions of their heritage, present and future. They are collaborating with international designers to re-interpret classic fashion. Their Capsule Collection is a mix of Modern designs with an eye on tradition for urban travelers. The Beyond Native collection is using Yoruban dyeing from ancient southwestern Africa with luxurious silk, and the result is a tribute to cultural heritage. Their mantra isn't just about products though, it's about possibility. Mini Fashion celebrates individuality, knowing that, when unique perspectives, ideas and passions come together, an icon is born.
Only time will tell, but consumers hope that Mini will create the same magic in other segments as it did with the Mini Cooper.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
BareBurger - Take 2 is Still a Hit
BareBurger - 33-21 31st Avenue, Astoria NY 11106
N/W Train to Broadway
Last week was my second time at BareBurger and although the first time was more exciting, I still enjoyed trying a new burger flavor--my desire to try them all still very much a mission I'd like to complete. My friend Crystal, who's a veggie, joined me and found the offering conducive to her tastes. Here are the new dishes we tried:
Lamb Bareburger - I was in the mood for lamb and cooling yogurt sauce so I chose this Greek-style burger. In addition to the meat and the yogurt sauce, it contained lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions. I loved the onions but thought there were too many of them--they were thinly sliced and unfortunately got stuck in my teeth (sorry tmi). If ordering this burger, I'd ask for less onions (or no onions) next time. The meat however was excellent and super flavorful--it was cooked to medium consistency, but next time I think I'd like to get medium rare to make it more juicy. The yogurt sauce was super refreshing, giving this burger a summery touch.
Avocado California Burger - Crystal enjoyed this burger for which she chose a vegetarian patty. Judging from her nearly empty plate, I'd say she liked it very much, devouring the avocado, mixed greens, tomato and raw red onion. Avocado, one of my all-time favorite vegetables piqued my interest and I think that I'll be getting this burger next time--with a turkey patty however.
Service and Cost:
Once again, the service hit it out of the park. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, checking on us periodically before and after we received our food. She was meticulous without being overbearing and I appreciated that. I felt the same way the last time I was here and overall, it gave me a good impression of BareBurger, making me want to return yet another time.
Costs are moderate and for two burgers, a basket of onion rings and one soft drink, we paid $21 each including tax and tip. Given that everything is fresh and organic puts these costs into further perspective.
3 Mmmms
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- Crystal25 August, 2009
Ha, I definitely devoured the entire thing! Those onion rings were delish and the sauces were perfect with themReplyDelete
I know - those onion rings rock. I love the steak sauce and the BareBurger special sauce. Mmmmm...ReplyDelete
I love this place. :) Beyond the great eats, BareBurger is somehow an incredibly relaxing place to eat. Maybe it's the yellow paint, or the palms, or how half the restaurant is open-air. Whatever it is, everything works. :)ReplyDelete
Agree Erin - this place is a great addition to the nabe. Can't wait to go back again.ReplyDelete
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MOSCOW – In a newly declassified report, the CIA has revealed that it successfully recruited the microwave of Sergey Naryshkin as a counterspy.
Mr Naryshkin, Vladimir Putin's head security advisor, was apparently unaware of these efforts. The microwave, referred to by the codename "Maytag," perpetrated several successful deep-cover surveillance operations, before being inadvertently exposed by White House Counsel Kellyanne Conway.
Mr. Maytag, in service since the early 2000s, helped to reheat the cold war and provided crucial intelligence regarding Mr. Naryshkin's propensity for Hot Pockets, and late-night, guilty pleasure snacking habits. Mr. Maytag's report included several paragraphs detailing Mr. Naryshkin's tendency to mutter to himself "ooooh just this once, Vladimir has been working you so hard and you deserve this," before consuming several bags of Orville Redenbacher popcorn.
The report also included implications that other high-ranking Russian appliances might be considering defecting, including Prime Minister Medvedev's refrigerator, Deputy Kasyanov's electric kettle, and even former President Yeltsin's La-Z-Boy recliner and massage chair.
The CIA declined to comment on this story, as it is an ongoing investigation. Instead they put out a statement asking Ms. Conway to refrain from speculation on such important matters of national security.


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Dairy farmer, Sean Monahan, from Athenry, Galway, was elected the new Chairman of Arrabawn Co-op at a meeting of the board members in Nenagh this week.
A member of the board for the last nine years and Vice Chairman for the last three, Sean takes over from Patrick Meskell who had completed his three year term of office.
Married with three children, Sean milks 120 Friesian Holstein cows on his farm near Athenry. He was involved with Mid West Co-op before its merger with Nenagh Co-op to form Arrabawn Co-op in 2,000.
The meeting also elected two Vice Chairmen, Edward Carr, Milestone, Thurles, and John Ryan, Newport, Co. Tipperary.
Paying tribute to his predecessor, Sean said that Patrick Meskell had made an enormous contribution to the growth of the Society, and he thanked him for his dedication to its business, his involvement in its affairs, and his support for the board and management during his term of office.


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Financial investments are in demand – now more than ever
Dear Readers,
The tense situation in supply chains is also keeping the private equity industry on edge. Added to the overriding issue of digitization is a new aspect: resilience – in the form of a crisis-resistant production and rapid adaptability.
Today, financial engineering alone is no longer enough to leverage the great potential of investments. Instead, the task at hand today is to harmonize existing systems, optimize organizations, and achieve the sustainability goals that have been set. To make this a reality, a profound understanding of what is happening on the factory floor is required.
Yours Christoph Wurst,
Background and framework of the study
For the "Private Equity" study, we surveyed a total of 200 top-level executives in Germany (shareholders, board members and managing directors) in 2021. Of these, about half of them were from the industrial sector, 18 percent are from retail and 31 percent were from the service sector.
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The study results are optimistic; companies are open to private equity. However, this does not mean that financial investors have in-depth knowledge of what goes on behind the factory gates.
Yet, only if partners are on equal footing with mutual respect can the mix of entrepreneurial creativity and financial expertise with a strong capital base realize its full potential. We would be happy to work as your "interpreters."
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Roman Settlement Unearthed in Eastern England
Roman Settlement Unearthed in Eastern England
Human bones, ancient buildings and a pottery kiln are just a couple of the unexpected finds made during works on a major new route in Lincolnshire. The bones of many adults, including eight newborn babies who died during the 2nd or 3rd centuries AD, were found near Grantham.
Overall, the Grantham Southern Relief Road revealed thousands of long-forgotten artefacts. The officials state that they have found animal bones, roof tiles, the iron sickle, a handle of a copper spoon, brooches, almost 400 Roman coins and beautifully preserved stone walls.
Catherine Edwards, project manager at AOC Archaeology – the company which was engaged in research into the archaeology of the site – said: "We conclude that although the findings have yet to be examined by specialists, the most ancient activity dates from the Roman-Breton period, between 100 and 410 AD.
"The first step of our investigation was to carefully strip the site's topsoil. Once the material was moved off-site, we were able to move in and start our investigations."First, we used a range of heavy tools, like shovels, spades, picks and barrows, to expose features and artefacts.
"We then used lighter hand tools, like trowels and hand brushes, to excavate and clean what we'd uncovered. "A full written record of each feature or layer is then produced, describing its function, form and relationships with other features.
"Each discovery is also photographed, and GPS equipment is used to locate each one accurately on a plan. "This allows us to 'recreate' the site and tell its story."
The three biggest finds
According to Phil Weston, senior archaeological consultant at WSP – the company advising Lincolnshire County Council on highway design and environmental compliance – the three most significant finds discovered as part of this investigation are:
Several exceptionally well-preserved Roman buildings – one building was terraced into the hillside and officials believe that a landslip caused it to collapse.
Phil said: "Although some of the stone was used in the construction of later buildings, the side that faced into the hillside had survived several courses high.
"The remarkable preservation of this building and several others will help the archaeologists in reconstructing the buildings and the lives of those that used them."
Burials – as well as a grave containing the remains of several adults, the remains of at least eight new-born babies who died in the second or third centuries AD were found buried under the floors and foundations of some of the buildings.
Phil said: "Such burials are not uncommon on Roman sites and they are referred to as foundation burials. "No one knows for sure why, but one idea is that they were thought to bring luck to the structure and its occupants."
Industrial features – a very well-preserved pottery kiln and several other furnace/oven bases were uncovered. Phil said: "The pottery kiln we discovered indicates that the small settlement was producing its own pottery vessels.
"The function of the other furnaces and oven features is still unclear, but it's possible they may have been used to bake bread or for metalworking."
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: "When building a new road, it's not just about constructing bridges and laying Tarmac.
"First and foremost, it's really important to understand and protect the area's heritage so future generations learn from and understand its rich history.
"For example, these investigations where Grantham's new relief road will be built will greatly contribute to our understanding of the Roman settlement at Saltersford, just south of where Grantham is now – particularly what sort of activities were taking place here hundreds and thousands of years ago and how our Grantham fits into the country's historical picture.
"It's truly amazing when you stop and think about what's underneath the ground below your feet."
The Grantham Southern Relief Road project is being led by Lincolnshire County Council and supported by South Kesteven District Council, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Highways England, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Homes England and local businesses.


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In a village, there lived a mother and a son who were incredibly devoted to one another.
Once, they had been well off, and had many friends. But now they were poor. The father had died suddenly when lightning struck their house, leaving the mother bedridden and causing considerable fire damage. Whatever was salvaged from the fire was gradually spent on doctors' bills in a vain effort to cure the poor stricken woman. Her only solace was her son, Yosef, who was a fine young man of whom everyone was proud. Yosef was a very intelligent and religious boy, and his devotion to his mother was rare and beautiful.
"Why don't you go to town and get a good job?" his mother often said. "You know our small farm here means hard work and little in return."
"And who will take care of you, my dear mother?" Yosef would reply. "We can manage all right. When you will be healthy again, please G‑d, we'll move to town."
Yosef had attended yeshivah until his father's death, but then he had to take care of the farm and of his mother. He missed the yeshivah very much. In the evening, when he came in from the field, he would take out a Talmud and forget fatigue. Sitting by his mother's bedside, Yosef would begin learning in his sweet, soothing voice, and the whole room would change. It became so homey and cozy that his mother would begin to feel a strange sensation of happiness, calm and peace. She would then fall asleep with an expression of serenity and contentment. That sleep, the doctor said, was her best cure.
To Yosef, this nightly study of Talmud was a sacred custom, and after his lesson was over, he would take out the Book of Psalms and recite many chapters. Many a tear did he shed, for he could not get over his grief, the loss of his father, his mother's illness and the interruption of his studies, all of which weighed heavily upon his young heart. Yet reciting the Psalms always helped him regain his cheerful spirit.
One day, Yosef received a package from the city. It was a little gift from his uncle, an old and rare edition of the Book of Psalms which he had bought in an old curiosity shop. Yosef marveled at its old script written on parchment, which was well-preserved and quite legible.
Yosef carefully turned its pages, and when he came to the back cover, his eye caught some writing, dim with age. The lettering was very small and blurred in places, as if some drops of water had fallen on it. The writer must have wept when he wrote that mysterious inscription. Yosef took his father's magnifying glass and began to study the writing. It took him some time to piece the first sentence together, which read something like this:
"To you, happy reader of the sacred Psalms, this message will unfold a tale of horror. But if you read it to the end, you shall have your reward well earned . . ."
Yosef became quite fascinated by this writing, and with the magnifying glass in one hand, he labored hard to decipher the message from beginning to end. By the time he pieced the whole message together, dawn was breaking. Yosef was pale and shaky, for he had read a tale of horror.
It was the story of the once-flourishing Jewish community of the nearby town, driven into the forest by the threat of a wicked and cruel mob clamoring for their lives and wealth. The poor, frightened, defenseless men, women and children . . . Their gold and silver and precious stones hidden in a big chest in the earth . . . The terrible mob discovering their hideout and giving them the choice of saving their lives through giving up their faith . . . Unanimous refusal to betray their religion . . . a brief battle . . . blood, and cries of "Hear O Israel, the L‑rd is our G‑d, the L‑rd is one!" . . . The writer, the son of the scribe of the community, was left for dead with a gushing wound in his head, but regained consciousness and recovered only long enough to record this tale of horror.
After Yosef had recovered from the profound effect of this sad reading, it suddenly dawned upon him that there was some hidden treasure in the vicinity. It was buried at the foot of a young oak tree, some two hundred yards from a brook in the woods. Of course, he thought, there is no woods here now, but there is a brook right in the center of the village, not more than two hundred yards from the gates of their house! And there is a huge and ancient oak tree in the garden outside the house!
He decided to snatch some sleep, and he would later make inquiries of the oldest villager.
Old Peter said, yes, there had been a wood here once. It was a notorious wood that people said was haunted on account of many Jews having once been massacred there!
The sky was getting overcast, and a big storm was in the making. Yosef bade old Peter farewell. He was just in time, before the storm broke loose. His mother had been terrified, for the sound of thunder revived in her mind that horrible day when she lost her husband and became bedridden.
Yosef calmed his mother. He forgot about his excitement of the previous night, about old Peter and about the treasure. The house shook with thunder and lightning. But Yosef read the Psalms in his calm, soothing and enchanting voice.
Suddenly there was a terrible crash, and both Yosef and his mother found themselves on the floor, greatly shaken. Yosef rose quickly and wanted to rush to his mother's aid, but stared in amazement as he saw her rise and run to the window. "Look, the oak tree!"
Yosef was weeping with joy when he saw that his mother had miraculously recovered and was walking unsupported as if she had never been paralyzed before. Only then did his mother realize too, and the two embraced, murmuring thanks to G‑d.
"Go out and see whether any damage was done by that fallen oak tree," his mother said.
Yosef went outside, and immediately rushed in, reporting breathlessly: "The huge oak tree was uprooted and split in two. The fallen tree left a huge crater in the earth. And there lies an ancient chest with its lid torn off. Coins, silver candlesticks, golden necklaces and other precious treasures lie strewn about."
Yosef and his mother became very wealthy. They distributed the greater part of the treasure to charities, and still had many precious things left. But to Yosef, the most precious remained his ancient Psalm book. And to his mother, the greatest treasure was still her Yosef.


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Twitter has exploded as a social media platform in the past two years. It is a key part of many organization's social media strategy. And yet there are still many who are unsure if Twitter is for them.
If you are on the fence or haven't given the platform serious thought why not consider?
1. Is the best news feed: If you're following a few reputable sources of news you'll quickly learn that more often than not you'll hear about the news first on Twitter. Over time you'll also pick up other good sources of news and before you know it you'll be as dependent on Twitter for news as any of your more traditional sources.
You do need to be smart and remain skeptical of unlikely sounding news until it is confirmed by multiple sources, but nevertheless for timely news Twitter is hard to beat. You can find some of the most popular news sources on Twitter here: The top 25 most viral news sources.
2. Is a great learning tool: The University of Twitter, if you like. By following people who share good content that is relevant to you, your career and/or your stage of life you get a constant stream of useful information. And, best of all, it comes to you in manageable 140-character bursts – if you want more, you click the link. This article might help: Choosing Who To Follow On Twitter.
3. Allows complete control of what you see: You only see content from people you choose to follow. You can block any people who follow you and you don't want to be associated with. And best of all it is completely transparent therefore although there are spammers they are few and far between (and often shut down in minutes if not hours).
If someone does send you an "@" message (public message directed at you and you don't like what they are saying and/or didn't ask for it) you can tag them as a spammer and block them.
There are also numerous ways to organize your Twitter stream from tools such as Tweetdeck and Hootsuite – see 10 Twitter Tools Used by Social Media Experts – to simpler approaches such as Twitter lists.
4. Makes better connections than other social media: You follow people who share interesting content and that is often material retweeted (RT) from someone they follow. This way you can check out new Twitter profiles and find interesting people to connect with on Twitter.
One of the biggest differences between Facebook and Twitter is that the former is closed (you have to be friends with others to chat) and on the latter you don't.
I'm connected to people around the world – many of whom I feel I know quite well although our only interactions for several years now have been via Twitter. When traveling I try to meet these people in real life and it is always a rewarding experience. Here are some tips on how to grow your Twitter presence.
5. Makes you a better writer: Before you dismiss this too quickly, think about this: In Twitter you need to say something of value in 140 characters or less – a lot less if you're going to include a URL and leave room for others to retweet your message. This forces you to think about word choices (as well as teaching you a lexicon of creative abbreviations). This might be helpful: The Art of Writing Great Twitter Headlines.
6. Builds communities of interest: Joining a regular tweetchat on a topic you care about will get you in front of others and a chance to find more interesting people to follow. A tweetchat is when people follow a given hashtag (#smgrchat, a social media community manager chat, for example) at a given time each week or month. Someone moderates by posing questions and anyone can jump in with their answers or their own questions. This is a great professional development opportunity. To find a chat on a topic you care about: List of Tweetchats By Day of Week.
One big reason NOT to join Twitter
If you're only interested in connecting with family and friends you should stick to Facebook. Everything on Twitter is public unless you protect your tweets. If you protect your tweets you won't get many followers (Who wants to follow a hidden account?), so really, what's the point?
So, are you convinced? Will you join Twitter now?
Related posts:
Twetiquette: 10 basics for Twitter politeness
Twitter "Expert" or Twitter "Twit"?
10 Tips for Better Business Tweeting
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
A New Online You, Part 3: Professional Reputation Management Services
|Is professional reputation
management for you?
Once you've found mentions of yourself all over the web and cleaned up the obvious stuff the next step is to take care of undesirable material across search engines and social platforms. But at some point you may need professional help.
This is the third of a 3-part series on how you can assess and improve your online self.
Today: Professional reputation management services
This is by no means a comprehensive list, but these are services I've looked into and felt were worth sharing:
BrandYourself: From its site: "BrandYourself is the only Do-It-Yourself platform that empowers anyone to improve their own search results." A free account gets you a report on where you stand right now in Google search and allows you to connect up to three positive links that can be "boosted" higher in Google search results. A professional account – $49.99 for six months or $79.99 for a year – gets you the opportunity to "boost" as many links you want.
Qnary: From the website: "Qnary empowers you to take control of that data, put the true you on display online and benefit from your personal information." A free account gives you a score based on your publicly available online data and offers a range of "managed services" for a fee.
Reputation.com: From its site: "People don't ask you for character references anymore, they ask Google. And what Google shows people - accurate or not - is your reputation." The company offers a free quote and paid services including suppression of misleading or inaccurate links, monitoring and protecting you from online attacks, and increasing your online credibility and authority.
Reputation Changer: From its site: "… online reputation management (ORM) is the practice of giving people and businesses full control over their online search results." The company offers a free 30-day trial and offers services including burying negative content that might show up in search, managing online reputation across search engines and social platforms.
DeleteMe: This service from Abine says it "hides your information on the web." Services start at $99 per year and include removal of photos and contact, personal and social information, monitoring of information about you on the web and a reduction in unwanted spam, phone calls and junk mail.
Do you know of other services that are useful? Are you concerned about your online reputation?
Previous posts:
A New Year: A New Online You - Part 1
A New Online You, Part 2: Platform by Platform
Friday, January 4, 2013
A New Online You, Part 2: Platform by Platform
|Check each social network
This is the second of a three-part series on how you can assess and improve your online self. (For Part 1, see A New Year: A New Online You)
Today: Cleaning up your reputation platform by platform
Google offers a variety of pages that help you clean up content on the web:
• Steps for removing content on someone else's site from Google Search results
• Report or remove content from Google's services
• How to keep personal information out of Google Search results
• Request removal of an image
• Request removal of a cached page
• To report concerns over YouTube content
• Check your Timeline for material that should be deleted.
• Check your Photos folder and untag yourself from any images that you no longer wish to be associated with.
And for "Friends" who insist on posting stuff you find objectionable or feel may reflect poorly on you:
• Step 1: Sign in to your Facebook account.
• Step 2: Scroll through the news feed in the center of your home page to find the offensive item that you want to delete.
• Step 3: Hover your mouse pointer over the top right-hand corner of the post to reveal the down-arrow button. Click the down-arrow button.
• Step 4: Select "Hide Story" from the context menu to delete the offensive post.
• Step 5: Select "Unsubscribe From [Username]" in the context menu to delete the offensive post and remove all other posts from the user who posted the item.
Other tips:
• If you select the Unsubscribe option, Facebook will stop displaying updates or posts from the user in your news feed.
• You can also report Facebook members who post inappropriate or offensive material. Click on the user's name in any of his posts in your news feed. Scroll to the bottom of the left-hand menu under the user's profile picture. Click the blue Report/Block link. Click the radio button beside Block or Unfriend to completely block the user or just remove him from your friends list. Click the button that best describes why you want to report the user; Click Continue to submit the report to Facebook.
• Report a Facebook Page for offensive content by clicking the "Report this Page" link at the bottom left-hand corner of the Page.
Linkedin: To hide entire sections of your profile:
• Step 1: Place your cursor over the menu displaying your name at the top of the page and then click "Settings."
• Step 2: Click "Edit Your Public Profile" under the "Helpful Links" category near the bottom of the page. Options for hiding your profile's content then appear under "Profile Content" on the bottom right side of the page.
• Step 3: Click "Make My Public Profile Visible to No One" to hide all profile information from appearing.
• Step 4: Click "Make My Public Profile Visible to Everyone" to show your profile and selected information to the public.
• Step 5: Clear the box beside any categories listed below this option to hide different sections of your profile, including your headline, current and past positions, certifications, education, websites, groups, interests and skills. However, you can't hide your name, industry, location and number of recommendations.
• Step 6: Click "Go Back to Settings" to apply the changes.
To Edit or Delete content inside sections of your profile:
• Go to "Profile" on the top left-hand side.
• Click on "Edit Profile" and then click on the section you would like to edit.
• It gives you the option to edit current information, and add and remove content from the section you choose.
• To report violations such as harassment, impersonation or name squatting, or breach of privacy
Desperate measures:
• Tweeteraser allows for specific word searches or by-date searches to find tweets you'd like to delete
• Twitwipe will erase all of your tweets (or at least as many as it can get to)
• How to deactivate your account
• Report objectionable content, spam, a user or a comment
• Step1: Go to Instagram, click on "Support"
• Step 2: Click on "Privacy & Safety Center"
• Step 3: Select the appropriate category
Of course as much as possible you should not ever post anything online that you might regret later. But if you or others have, these links should help.
So what other platforms should you check out and clean up?
Previous post: A New Year: A New Online You
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
A New Year: A New Online You
|Look at all your online presences
Are there unflattering comments about you on a blog post? Are you tagged in inappropriate images on Facebook? Are there things attached to your name online that give the wrong impression?
You exist online in so many places you've likely lost track of how the world sees you. So use the excitement of New Years to do an inventory of your online presences and your overall online image. Then get busy with your online makeover.
This is the first of a three-part series on how you can assess and improve your online self.
Today: Where you are now online and the basic clean up
Step 1: Search for yourself online: Things to remember …
• Use quote marks around your name and the most-common variations of your name
• In Google, make sure that the Personal/Global results button (upper right on the Google search window) is toggled to Global so you're seeing the results that the rest of the world sees
• Go through at least the first five pages of results – the first 10 to 12 would be better
• Also look at other services such as 123People
• Check all results that are unfamiliar/surprising and make a note of the results you'd like to change or delete
Step 2: Clean up the obvious:
For pages and accounts you control:
• Make sure all of the "About" and "Bio" sections of all online accounts are accurate and devoid of typos
• Edit and improve your Google profile, which is a public bio that comes up as one of the top search results for your name
• Delete posts from your blog that don't show you in the best light
For pages and accounts you don't control:
• (From Google) Contact the owner of the web page or the webmaster and work with them to get the problematic content updated or removed
• (From Google) Work with the appropriate legal authorities to get the content removed from the web
Step 3: Overwhelming the negative: One do-it-yourself approach to getting rid of negative web content is to bury it with positive content. For example, by starting a blog and posting to it regularly.Other ideas:
• Comment on other, highly rated, blogs
• Ensure that content you control (your blog, for example) is correctly tagged and the text is search engine optimized
• Seek endorsements and recommendations on Linkedin (and only display the most positive)
• Help others on social networks in your area of professional expertise
• Accept opportunities to be quoted in the media (and therefore on their websites)
These are just a few of the things you can do to improve your online reputation.
Next up: How to work with Google and the biggest social networks to clean up negative or other inappropriate content; to be followed by a guide to professional services that help clean up your online image.
What other steps would you recommend to clean up an online image?
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This week I will be introducing Trigonometry to Year 9 (UK Key Stage 3, age 13-14). I always like to begin trigonometry with students actually measuring lengths in triangles, I believe they get more of a feel for the meaning of the ratios of the sides of a triangle if they have actually measured the length of the sides and calculated the ratios themselves.
I decided what I need is some accurate drawings of triangles of various dimensions that they could work on. It took a few seconds (the third entry in the search results for introducing trigonometry) to discover not only the drawings I wanted but a perfect recording sheet! From NZmaths (New Zealand Maths) – a site I have mentioned before for its excellent resources comes Introducing Trig. As well as the resources, teachers' notes are provided. (Scroll to the end, past the teachers' notes for the resources)
So after an introduction including a reminder of Pythagoras they met last year, we'll just need to be clear on the terms opposite, adjacent and hypotenuse, how to complete the recording sheet and the measuring can begin! This is a very able group of students and I suspect several of them to be telling me for example by the end of the lesson that sin 60° is the same as cos 30°.
Checking a few more links in the results of the search I see the excellent Math Open Reference site which I have referred to on several occasions. I also see that I am in very good company in my desire to get the students measuring themselves and using the nzmath resource – see Dan Pearcy's post.
Something else I like to do when discussing trigonometry is to discuss all the possible types of problems that can come up because whether they are disguised as buildings / trees / ladders or whatever there are still only a limited number of problem types, eg find the angle given the opposite and hypotenuse. The students can work out how many problems there are.


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What kind of clubs does the Impact Improver work with?
The Impact Improver works with most pitching wedges thru 5-irons for a right-handed adult player. Some clubs with really thick top lines may be too big for the Strike Shield to fit on. Click on this link for a list of clubs we know will work.
We are currently working on an Impact Improver for adult left-handed players. Interested in these models? Please provide your name and email address and you'll will be the first to know when they're available.
Does the Impact Improver need any care or assembly?
No. This mastery tool doesn't require assembly, set up, or special care. Simply put it on your club and start swinging! It's portable, and so lightweight you won't even feel it on your clubface.
If the velcro starts to come away from the strike shield just put a dab of glue between the velcro and the shield and press down and shield will be good as new. The need to do this is rare, however, we have had a three customers mention that this has happened. We are researching to see if it is due to the how the product is being transported or if the people using it are so forceful that they are literally knocking the cover off. If so, just smile😊 A little dab of glue will fix everything, but hopefully won't be necessary.
Will the provided balls always stick to the strike-shield?
The Impact Improver ball will stick when a golfer hits the velcro located on the clubface/strike-shield. The only way the ball won't stick to the club is if the clubhead is working "up" or moving toward the sky at impact. In this case, the user is making more contact with the sole of the club where no velco is located, and that is not recommended … this is a teaching moment. When the ball doesn't stick, it means it would have been a topped shot or a thin shot. The good news is, if the ball does not stick it won't hurt anything in your home, because of the soft fabric coating on the ball.
Do the balls change shape or fuzz?
The balls will fuzz a bit after being hit. And depending how hard the ball is hit, it may get a bit out of shape. No need to worry, all you have to do is roll the ball in your hands and the ball will return to its round shape and the fuzz will go down.
What is the facilitator tool (screwdriver) used for that comes in the package?
The facilitator tool was included to help remove the strike-shield. Don't worry, there is no assembly. There is nothing that you have to put together and there are no screws. The facilitator tool (screwdriver) is simply a leverage tool.
The screwdriver helps with removal of the strike shield with no fear of breaking a finger nail. Depending on the design of some clubs, it is difficult to get your fingers under the teeth of the strike-shield for removal, and using the facilitator tool makes it easy to get off.
For most users, they will easily get the shield off with their hands only.
If there is no ball flight, how will the Impact Improver help me?
When you practice without ball flight, all of your attention is focused on how your body and golf club moved during the swing. This helps improve your body feels, club awareness, timing, and balance. Practicing without ball flight, while still having a ball to contact is one of the best ways to enhance your range practice.
Remember, all ball flight is created by your body and club movements, so practicing contact without ball flight at home makes a lot of sense to improve your play when you are on the course.
What kind of benefits will I get from the IMPACT IMPROVER?
Use it at home, the office, or anywhere you have a safe to swing.
Finally, you can swing without worrying about ball flight, which gets in tune with your body and club. Developing your body awareness is truly the quickest way to improvement.
Swing Reps.
It takes a lot of reps/swings to become a good golfer. You have to swing the golf club enough to ingrain a habit, and develop rhythm and be in tune with the golf club. The Impact Improver allows you to swing as often as you want.
Privacy/no embarrassment.
Because you can swing the Impact Improver indoors, you can practice at home. If you're worried about being conspicuous while trying to learn to hit a golf ball, the Impact Improver eliminates that obstacle.
Keeps your game in shape.
Many golfers struggle when their life/job gets in the way of the golf game. They get frustrated when life happens and therefore don't get to play for an extended period of time. Now there's no need to abandon you clubs for months, no matter what's going on with your life. Swing whenever you need a break – or just need to hit something!
Saves you time and money.
Some days life gets hectic and you can't make it to the course. Now you can practice at home! There's no need to spend a lot of money on range balls unless you choose to. Once you repeatedly start finding the middle of the clubface, you'll enjoy watching the ball fly on the course and the range.
No annoyance.
Forget about annoying impact tape that you have to peel and scrape off your club. When people use impact tape, most times they are still guessing where they hit it because they let so many impact marks pile up on the same piece of tape. With the Impact Improver, there's no sticky residue, and you see where you made contact on each swing.
- Convenience.
Is there anyplace I shouldn't use the Impact Improver?
We recommend using the Impact Improver indoors and off a mat or carpet. Don't hit off any hard surface like tile or hardwood. You can use the Impact Improver on grass, but we don't recommend it because grass may get stuck in the shield and will be hard to get off. Also, the balls are lightweight so using outside in the wind will be difficult.
Is there anything I shouldn't do with the Impact Improver?
Don't swing if people, pets, or objects are nearby. We want you to punish the ball, not other stuff.
Don't hit a real golf ball with the Impact Improver on the clubface. You may crack the Strike Shield…and put a hole in your wall. Not recommended!
We don't recommend using the product on tile or hardwood floors. The Impact Improver works well off carpet or a mat.
Just like on the golf course – think before you swing. Safety first!


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This is (Not) a Drill: Practice Your Incident Response Plan
Much as your business will practice its plan for getting out of the building in case of fire, it also needs to practice its response to a cyber attack. Your response ideally will be nearly automatic, and the way to make it so is to practice repeatedly. Read on to learn more about an incident response plan (IRP) and practicing the response to a cyber attack.
Is 5G in Your Future?
There's been a lot of hype about 5G, the next generation of cellular technology. It will build on 4G and LTE, offering faster mobile broadband speeds, extremely reliable low-latency connections, and enabling machine-to-machine connections like never before. As wonderful as this new technology is, it is a work in progress, and requires consideration before adopting. Read on to learn more about the promise and progress of 5G cellular technology.
Perform a Cybersecurity Assessment
How do you know your network and your digital assets are really safe? How can you be sure? Often, it takes a cyber attack and subsequent data breach to learn that your company's defenses are not what you thought. Read on to learn more about taking stock of your company's cybersecurity posture to prevent a cyber attack and its damage.
Use UCaaS While Staying Secure
What if your business could integrate all of its communication tools (telephony, video conferencing, chat and more) over the internet? Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provides cloud computing benefits on a subscription basis, and all your company needs is an Internet connection. Read on to learn more about the benefits – and cybersecurity considerations – of Unified Communications as a Service.
Consider Desktop as a Service to Take Advantage of Cloud Offerings
Out of the many cloud offerings on the market, Desktop as a Service (DaaS, for short) is a convenient way for your company to access computing resources virtually. Without the need for expensive infrastructure and in-house IT expertise, your workers have a variety of computing resources at their fingertips. Not only that, your company can save costs by paying just for the resources you use. Read on to learn more about Desktop as a service, and how to determine if this service is right for you.
Getting Started with Zero Trust
Treating even employees like possible intruders may seem harsh. Yet, with so many devices connected to cloud services and the Internet, "zero trust" may be the best way to keep your company safe from cyber attacks, as it can verify each and every request for access and give workers the resources they need for their roles. Read on to learn more about how zero trust can keep your network secure while keeping you productive.
Data Security in the Cloud
Cloud computing is used by many businesses, including small to medium-sized companies. Reasons for moving to the cloud include the desire for someone else to operate and maintain infrastructure, and to use a pay-as-you-go subscription model. In spite of the draw of cloud computing, companies need to consider what data they want in the cloud, and how that data will be managed and protected. Read on to learn more about what to consider when looking for a cloud provider
Business Benefits of Data Governance
Data collection by businesses is a given, and a great deal of data is collected by a business in the process of performing its functions. In turn, it can help a business perform its role. For data to be used well, it must be of top quality, be available, and kept secure. Read on to learn more about data governance for your business.
Considering Zero-Trust as Part of Your Cybersecurity Plan
At one time, a firewall and antivirus protection were adequate protections to keep networks secure. Businesses had a perimeter, a boundary protecting the network from unauthorized access. All that has changed over the years, with millions of devices connected to networks all over the world, and to the Internet via these networks. Enter "zero trust", granting access on a case-by-case basis. Read on to learn more about this principle and how it can benefit your organization.
Keep Your Cyber Shield Up
Threats are everywhere, and not expected to decrease. All over the world, individual and state actors seek to attack businesses of every size–malware and ransomware via phishing emails, denial of service attacks, and other intrusions. Read on to learn how you can keep your cyber shield up and your business protected.