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American Paralympian Matt Stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a feat he accomplished despite being born without arms. In the men's compound open final, he was narrowly beaten by Finland's Jere Forsberg, who has the use of both arms.
In the gold medal match, Forsberg fired a perfect 10 on his final arrow to avoid a shoot-off with Stutzman.
The Paralympics have helped Stutzman, who is from Fairfield, Iowa, become something of a celebrity, thanks to his competitive spirit and his refusal to let his talents go to waste.
And despite many reports to the contrary, Stutzman tells All Things Considered co-host Melissa Block, "I actually don't use my teeth at all." Instead, he uses his mouth only to guide the release onto the string.
Like many of his wheelchair-using rivals, Stutzman shoots from a seated position. He uses his left foot to put the arrow in place, then he pushes the compound bow away with his right foot and pulls the arrow back with a release aid that's strapped to his body.
"There is a gentleman on the team, he actually bites onto the bow string and pulls back with his teeth to shoot the bow," Stutzman says. "And I like my teeth a lot. So that's why I came up with the idea of using a release."
Here's how he describes the process, after picking up an arrow with his left foot and putting it on the bow's string:
"After I get the arrow onto the string, I kind of cross my legs, almost 'gentleman-style,' as you can say it," Stutzman tells Melissa. "And what that allow me to do is, it brings the string close enough that I can actually kind of bend down, and hook my release aid, which is on my right shoulder, onto the string."
The release is on a belt that wraps around his body and over his shoulder. Stutzman says the belt was modified from a tree stand that a hunter would use. The release aid, which is one any other archer might use, has a trigger that rests against his jaw.
"Once I get anchored, and I'm looking down the sights... when I'm ready to fire, I just kind of move my jaw slightly backwards," he says. "The release is set really light, it's almost like the pressure it takes you to click on a mouse."
Still, that doesn't mean it's an easy process. "When I push that away from my chest, that's 60 pounds," he says. "That's a lot of weight."
This is the first Paralympics for Stutzman, whose unique shooting style — and skill — gave him something of an air of hype as he traveled to London. He is also the Guinness World Record-holder for the longest accurate shot, a mark of 230 yards that he set in 2011.
In London, Stutzman wasted no time in living up to expectations, as he dominated the qualifying round to finish first by 12 points. And he says he was excited to compete in the tournament.
"When I actually got out there, I just kind of tell myself that this is the one tournament in the world that you're not out there shooting for yourself anymore. You're shooting for your country, all your friends, your family," Stutzman says.
After winning his silver medal, Stutzman said that he "loved" his highly competitive match against Forsberg. And he told reporters he hoped his performance might inspire others.
"If I can inspire just one person then my job's done. Really, watching me people can only say, 'I haven't got an excuse. I can't say my back's hurting or I got a sore finger, this guy's shooting arrows with no arms,'" Stutzman said in The Telegraph. "I kinda hope I make everyone realize you can do whatever you want in this life if you just try."
Stutzman says that he wanted to try archery after seeing his father and brother going out hunting with their bows. It didn't seem fair to him that he was left out. So he made a deal with his father.
"I did odd jobs around the farm to pay for that bow," Stutzman says. And once he got it, there was just one more hurdle: figuring out how to shoot it with his feet.
"If you Google 'how to teach a guy without arms how to shoot,' you will not find that," Stutzman says. "I mean, you can find anything on Google. But you just can't find that.
"That's the one thing on Google that does not exist?" Melissa asks.
"That's right," Stutzman says — before adding, "Well, it does now."
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When establishing a trust, you need to give serious thought to choosing your successor trustee—the person who will administer your trust once you're no longer able to do so. This individual ideally should be:
- Someone you trust implicitly.
- Someone who is organized, responsible and meticulous.
- Someone who can remain steadfast to your wishes in the face of family disagreements and other disputes regarding the trust.
That said, even the most capable, well-intentioned successor trustees can make mistakes when managing affairs. Here are five surprisingly common mistakes along with steps to take to prevent them from happening.
1. Faulty Record-keeping
To ensure that a trust fulfills its purpose without being contested, the trustee must keep accurate, detailed records of income and distributions. Your trustee must also be prepared to report these figures regularly to the beneficiaries and heirs. If these records are incomplete or inaccurate, the door is opened for someone to challenge the trust, potentially leading to lengthy and costly court battles.
To prevent this mistake: Hire an accountant to assist the successor trustee in record-keeping, and make sure the trustee and the accountant make a connection before the trustee takes over.
2. Misunderstanding the Fiduciary Role
Many trustees mistakenly assume their job involves acting in the best interests of the person setting up the trust. In reality, their job is to act in the interests of the beneficiaries of the trust. Furthermore, the trustee may be legally liable for any failure to protect the beneficiaries against bad investment advice concerning the trust.
To prevent this mistake: Detail the fiduciary role of the successor trustee in the trust documentation itself, and be certain that the trustee understands his/her role.
3. Not Collaborating Effectively with Your Established Financial Team
The successor trustee's failure to communicate with key members of your team while administering your trust can lead to inaccuracies, misunderstandings and significant, preventable financial losses.
To prevent this mistake: Make sure your trustee is properly introduced to, and connected with, your attorney, CPA, financial planner, and anyone else involved with your estate planning.
4. Failing to Discuss Compensation
If your appointed trustee is a close friend or family member, the topic of compensating the trustee may be glossed over or forgotten. This oversight can result in a lack of morale or even resentment if managing the trust becomes difficult or time consuming.
To prevent this mistake: Bring up the topic of compensation yourself when you establish the arrangement; be as generous as you deem necessary; and put the compensation terms in writing.
5. Failing to Remain Objective
Many people choose a close family member as a trustee. This strategy can be appropriate, especially when privacy matters. However, disputes about money can happen even in the tightest-knit families, and it can be difficult to near-impossible for a relative to remain neutral when resolving those fights. The end result could be decisions that family members perceive to be unfair or that wind up being inconsistent with your intentions.
To prevent this mistake: Make certain the person you choose can remain neutral and faithful to the terms of the trust, even under duress. If there is any doubt, consider hiring a corporate trustee with no emotional connection to the family or estate.
Selecting a successor trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make during your estate planning process. For insightful counsel on this issue, contact us today to schedule a private appointment.


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Harvey Weinstein has been declared guilty of a criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the third degree after over a month on trial. There were six women who testified to his sexual assault in court: Miriam Haley, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra, Dawn Dunning, Tarale Wulff, and Lauren Young. Dunning, Wulff, and Young's accounts were included in the trial to show Weinstein's history of abuse. But according to The New York Times, the jury acquitted him of the two most serious charges against him, predatory sexual assault. Before the New York trial began, Weinstein was already facing five previous charges in Manhattan. He also still faces charges for a separate case in Los Angeles, in which two unidentified women have accused him of attacking them a day apart in February 2013.
In 2017, the Hollywood mogul was called out for sexual assault in a New York Times story with a series of allegations from actresses including Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan. The first-hand accounts opened up the floor for several other women to share their sexual assault experiences across the Internet, reigniting the term #MeToo, which gained traction across the globe. Weinstein's New York trial serves as an important moment for the #MeToo movement, doling out justice for the dozens of victims who have spoken up about Weinstein's behavior in the past.
Weinstein will be sent straight to jail while he awaits his sentencing.
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When the plane is in the mid-air, its movement is monitored by the airport operations centres. Such a location needs to know the aircraft's whereabouts at the current time and coordinate its boarding. A few decades ago common users couldn't track the whereabouts of a plane. Today's situation has changed and almost everyone has a chance to monitor the flight. Many businessmen and roadsters are frequently moving, periodically using the aeroplane because such a mean of transportation is one of the most profitable. Moreover, it saves time and creates comfortable conditions for the travellers. Naturally, thanks to the modern technologies and Track My Flight24 service, it is possible to track flight online and keep pace.
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NMMA Recognizes 52 Boat and Engine Manufacturers with Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards
CHICAGO—February 17, 2017—The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced 52 recipients of the 2016 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction. Award recipients were acknowledged this morning during the Innovation Breakfast at the 2017 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® in Miami.
The Marine Industry CSI Awards honor boat and engine manufacturers who actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue continuous improvement to better serve their customers. Award recipients achieved an independently-measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the past program year, based on information provided by customers purchasing a new boat or engine during the period between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Participating manufacturers must survey all new boat buyers during this period. For this reporting period, the program surveyed more than 122,000 customers.
"Fostering a culture of excellence in customer satisfaction not only builds exceptional brand loyalty, but creates an outstanding boating experience, ensuring that today's boater remains the boater of tomorrow, and promotes industry growth by developing boaters into lifestyle advocates," notes Robert Newsome, vice president of engineering standards and membership for NMMA. "We congratulate these 52 manufacturers for their commitment to their customers and for creating an incomparable boat ownership experience."
The following companies were honored with 2016 CSI Awards for their efforts to increase customer satisfaction levels in the boating industry:
AVALON & TAHOE: Pontoon Boats
BENETEAU: Motor Yachts & Trawlers, Sailboats
BENNINGTON: Pontoon Boats
BOSTON WHALER: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
CENTURION/SUPREME: Inboard Watersport Boats
CHAPARRAL BOATS: Deck Boats, Fiberglass Outboard Boats, Jet Boats, Sterndrive Bowrider Boats, Sterndrive Cuddy and Express Boats
CHRIS CRAFT: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
COBIA: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
CRESTLINER BOATS: Aluminum Outboard Boats
CYPRESS CAY: Pontoon Boats
FOREST RIVER MARINE: Pontoon Boats
FORMULA: Sterndrive Bowrider Boats, Sterndrive Cuddy and Express Boats
FOUR WINNS: Sterndrive Bowrider Boats, Sterndrive Cuddy and Express Boats
G3: Aluminum Outboard Boats, Pontoon Boats
GODFREY PONTOON BOATS: Pontoon Boats
GRADY WHITE BOATS: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
HARRIS: Pontoon Boats
HONDA MARINE: Outboard Engines
HURRICANE DECK BOATS: Deck Boats
ILMOR: Inboard Engines
INDMAR MARINE ENGINES: Inboard Engines
LARSON BOATS: Sterndrive Bowrider Boats
LUND BOATS: Aluminum Outboard Boats
MAKO: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
MALIBU BOATS/AXIS WAKE RESEARCH: Inboard Watersport Boats
MANITOU: Pontoon Boats
MASTERCRAFT: Inboard Watersport Boats
MONTEREY BOATS: Sterndrive Bowrider Boats, Sterndrive Cuddy and Express Boats
NAUTIQUE BOAT COMPANY: Inboard Watersport Boats
NITRO BOATS: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
PATHFINDER: Fiberglass Outboard Boats
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YAMAHA: Jet Boats, Outboard Engines
For more information about the Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index program, please contact Steve Pizzolato at AVALA Marketing at [email protected] or 636.343.9988.


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The Office has the use of an overdraft facility to manage its seasonal cash flows during the second half of the financial year. The overdraft limit is $500,000, and interest is charged on the daily balance at Westpac Banking Corporation's Prime Lending Rate.
During this financial year, no funds were drawn down under the facility (and none were drawn down in 2010/11).


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The official at the center of the IRS tea party scandal once dismissed complaints that labor unions were not reporting millions of dollars in political activities on their tax forms, according to an email obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation.
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In 2007, Lerner responded directly to a complaint that some major labor unions reported completely different amounts of political expenditures when filing with the IRS and the Department of Labor.
At the time of the email, Lerner was the Director of Exempt Organizations at the IRS.
Lerner wrote, "We looked at the information you provided regarding organizations that report substantial amounts of political activity and lobbying expenditures on the DOL Form LM-2, but report little to no political expenditures on the Form 990 filed with the IRS."
"We believe this difference in reporting does not necessarily indicate that the organization has incorrectly reported to either the DOL or the IRS," Lerner concluded.
Don Todd, the deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) at the time the email was sent, confirmed seeing Lerner's email and remembering similar complaints at the time. OLMS oversees labor union financial disclosures within the Department of Labor.
"The laws never been enforced," Todd told TheDCNF. "The IRS was telling us it would cost more to enforce the law then they would collect."
In 2006, the year leading up to Lerner's email, the national headquarters for the AFL-CIO reported no direct or indirect political expenditures with the IRS on their 990 form, leaving the line 81a blank. That same year, the AFL-CIO reported $29,585,661 in political activities with the Department of Labor.
Also in 2006 the Teamsters Union reported no political expenditures with the IRS while at the same time reporting $7,081,965 with the Labor Department.
Again in 2006, Unite-Here reported no political activity with the IRS and $1,451,002 with the Labor Department.
In 2005, the National Education Association also reported no political expenditures with the IRS while at the same time reporting $24,985,250 with the Labor Department.
Labor union political spending overwhelmingly benefits Democrats. Todd told TheDNCF Lerner may have been playing favorites. Lerner has been accused of singling out tea party groups applying for tax-exempt status
Lerner acknowledged in the 2007 email, "The definition of political campaign activity required to be reported on Form LM2 coincides with the definition of political campaign activity expenditures required to be reported on Form 990."
But she did offer some possible reasons for the discrepancies. "The Form LM-2 does not separate this reporting from the reporting of lobbying expenditures," she wrote. "Furthermore, even if section 501(c)(5) labor organizations were required to report their lobbying expenditures, the amount required to be reported on Form LM-2 includes activity, such as attempting to influence regulations, that is not required to be reported as lobbying, as the IRS limitations apply to legislative lobbying."
Lerner conceded, "Having said that, we did see some instances that raised concerns and we referred that information to our Dallas office to determine whether examination is warranted." It does not appear any further investigation was conducted.
The Bush administration mandated more detailed disclosure requirements for labor unions, but they were relaxed by the Obama administration's Labor Department.
An IRS spokesman told TheDCNF the agency had no "immediate comment" on the matter.
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Most Americans could stand to lose a few pounds. In fact, more than two-thirds of us are either overweight or obese. In addition to the tried-and-true combination of dietary changes and exercise, it might be a good idea to consider probiotic bacteria.
A growing body of research indicates that "gut health is important when it comes to
weight loss," says nutritionist and chiropractor Linda Berry, DC. This is where probiotic bacteria enter the picture, since restoring a better balance of healthy "bugs" contributes to a happier intestinal tract.
Burning Fat
The interaction between gut bacteria and weight first came to light when scientists noticed that destroying gut bacteria leads to weight gain. "Taking antibiotics long-term can increase obesity, especially if given as a child, as a result of the antibiotics killing off the beneficial bacteria in the gut and thus altering energy and fat metabolism," explains Jacqueline Blakely, ND. People who consume fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir lose more weight than those who do not, thanks to beneficial bacteria, Dr. Blakely says.
When researchers grouped all the prior studies that tracked the effect of probiotics on weight loss--which included nearly 2,000 participants--they confirmed a trend toward lower body weight from the use of probiotic supplements. The weight-loss effect of probiotics grew stronger when people started out overweight, when the supplementation continued for more than two months, and when a combination product that included several species of healthful bacteria was ingested. In other words, probiotics won't cause a person of normal weight to become underweight; if you are trying probiotics to support weight-loss efforts you should stick with the supplementation regimen for at least eight weeks. You should also select a prod uct containing more than one type of bacteria.
Curbing Cravings
How do these healthy bacteria make a change to your waistline? The answer is complex and not completely understood. Scientists have learned that gut bacteria affect how the body absorbs and uses nutrients from food, including whether dietary fat is stored in body fat cells, and even when a person feels full. The type and number of bacteria in your gut can influence food cravings, such as those for carbs and sugar, according to Dr. Blakely.
Considering all of the other upsides to including probiotic bacteria in your supplement regimen--from healthier digestion and stronger immunity to better blood pressure--there's little to lose by giving them a try (aside from a few extra pounds).
Don't Forget Prebiotics
Prebiotics are the food for good "bugs" in your GI tract, and they can indirectly support weight loss by supporting healthy colonies of gut bacteria, says nutritionist and chiropractor Linda Berry, DC. You can find prebiotics in foods rich in soluble and insoluble fibers, such as fermented foods, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks, and onions. Don't worry if you don't have these foods in common rotation; there are many prebiotic supplements available. Dr. Berry suggests looking for one that contains the prebiotic called maltosyl-isomalto-oligosaccharides.


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Questions for Pwn2Own hacker Charlie Miller
VANCOUVER, BC -- At the CanSecWest security conference here, I got a chance to sit down with Charlie Miller, the researcher who broke into a fully patched MacBook machine using a Safari code execution vulnerability.
We discuss the state of Web browser security, the vulnerability marketplace and the need for anti-exploit mitigations on modern operating systems.
Ryan Naraine: So, what can you tell us about the vulnerability?
Charlie Miller: Not much. As part of the contest rules, I'm under NDA about the technical details. I can tell you the computer (MacBook Air) was fully patched. It was an exploit against Safari 4 and it also works on Safari 3. I actually found this bug before last year's Pwn2Own but, at the time, it was harder to exploit. I came to CanSecWest last year with two bugs but only one exploit. Last year, you could only win once so I saved the second bug. Turns out, it was still there this year so I wrote another exploit and used it this year.
Does it work on Safari for Windows?
I don't know. I didn't look.
Did you consider reporting the vulnerability to Apple?
I never give up free bugs. I have a new campaign. It's called NO MORE FREE BUGS. Vulnerabilities have a market value so it makes no sense to work hard to find a bug, write an exploit and then give it away. Apple pays people to do the same job so we know there's value to this work. No more free bugs.
What's the ballpark value of that Safari bug?
It was probably more than that $5,000 prize I won. It's much less than the IE 8 vulnerability (exploited separately by Nils) by about a factor of ten. I could get more than $5,000 for it but I like the idea of coming here and showcasing what I can do and get some headlines for the company I work for (Independent Security Evaluators).
Why Safari? Why didn't you go after IE or Safari?
It's really simple. Safari on the Mac is easier to exploit. The things that Windows do to make it harder (for an exploit to work), Macs don't do. Hacking into Macs is so much easier. You don't have to jump through hoops and deal with all the anti-exploit mitigations you'd find in Windows.
It's more about the operating system than the (target) program. Firefox on Mac is pretty easy too. The underlying OS doesn't have anti-exploit stuff built into it.
[ SEE: 10 questions for MacBook hacker Dino Dai Zovi ]
With my Safari exploit, I put the code into a process and I know exactly where it's going to be. There's no randomization. I know when I jump there, the code is there and I can execute it there. On Windows, the code might show up but I don't know where it is. Even if I get to the code, it's not executable. Those are two hurdles that Macs don't have.
It's clear that all three browsers (Safari, IE and Firefox) have bugs. Code execution holes everywhere. But that's only half the equation. The other half is exploiting it. There's almost no hurdle to jump through on Mac OS X.
What's harder? Finding the bug or writing the exploit?
It's changing. In the past, it was always hard to find bugs but once you found something, it was easier to write a reliable exploit. Now the (software companies) have gotten smart and they make it much harder to exploit. It's hard to find a good bug these days and even harder to exploit and deal with all the mitigations. That's why Dino (Dai Zovi) and I are a good team. He specializes in exploits and I can concentrate on finding good bugs.
On a scale of 1-10, how impressive was the Nils' sweep of exploiting all three main browsers?
I was surprised. For IE 8, I'd give him a 9 out of 10. For Safari, maybe a 2. It's just too easy to pop Safari. For Firefox on Windows, I give him a 10. That was the most impressive of the three. It's really hard to exploit Firefox on Windows.
Really? What's the difference between what you can do on IE but can't do on Firefox?
The technique he used works against IE but not Firefox. It allows you to place code in a specific spot in memory. Mark Dowd and Alex Sotirov talked about this at last year's Black Hat. You can use a technique to make .net not opt into the mitigations and jump over hurdled easily. With Firefox, you can't do that.
For all the browsers on operating systems, the hardest target is Firefox on Windows. With Firefox on Mac OS X, you can do whatever you want. There's nothing in the Mac operating system that will stop you.
You talked earlier about the value of vulnerabilities. Was it a surprise that he (Nils) basically gave up three "high-value" bugs for $5,000 each?
It's clear he's incredibly talented. I was shocked when I saw someone sign up to go after IE 8. You can get paid a lot more than $5,000 for one of those bugs. I've talked to a lot of smart, knowledgeable people and no one knows exactly how he did it. He could easily get $50,000 for that vulnerability. I'd say $50,000 is a low-end price point.
For the amount of time he spent to do what he did on IE and Firefox, he could have found and exploited five or 10 Safari bugs. With the way they're paying $5,000 for every verifiable bug, he could have spent that same time and resources and make $25,000 or $30,000 easily just by going after Safari on Mac.
Google Chrome was the one target left standing. Surprised?
There are bugs in Chrome but they're very hard to exploit. I have a Chrome vulnerability right now but I don't know how to exploit it. It's really hard. The've got that sandbox model that's hard to get out of. With Chrome, it's a combination of things -- you can't execute on the heap, the OS protections in Windows and the Sandbox.
[ SEE: Pwn2Own hacker: Apple Safari is 'easy pickings' ]
I might have this bug and I might be able to get code execution. But now you'r ein a sandbox and you have no permissions to do anything. You need another bug to get out of the sandbox. Now you need two bugs and two exploits. That raises the bar.
Coming in, when I posted my predictions, I didn't think anyone would get go after Chrome, IE or Firefox. It's all economics. It's only hard or easy compared to what someone would pay. If Pwn2Own offered $1 million per bug for Chrome, there would be a line of people here looking to bankrupt them.
Are browsers generally getting better at securing Web surfers?
Browsers are so complex, it's almost impossible to get everything right. With all that code and dependencies, it's hard to be perfect. People said five years ago that buffer overflows would be solved by now. Well, they're not. Bugs will always be there so it's a smart move to work on mitigations and (anti-exploit) roadblocks.
Browsers do a better job of providing visual warnings of phishing and malware sites or poor SSL. It's not enough but it's better than nothing. I think what you see with Chrome and sandboxing, that's where everyone needs to go. It'll take a few years but that will have to be the standard.
* Image credit: TippingPoint Zero Day Initiative.


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In the dynamic and ever-evolving energy sector, the pursuit of efficiency and reliability is paramount. One vital component that plays a significant role in this pursuit is the mighty compressor. From oil and gas operations to renewable energy systems, compressors are the unsung heroes that power the energy sector, enabling the extraction, processing, and transportation of vital resources. In this blog, we will explore the essential role of compressors in powering up the energy sector.
Efficient Resource Extraction:
In the oil and gas industry, compressors are indispensable for resource extraction. They provide the force required to propel gas and oil through pipelines, facilitating smooth transportation and maximizing efficiency. Additionally, compressors are used in natural gas processing plants to compress and purify gases, ensuring a steady supply of clean and usable energy resources.
Enhancing Renewable Energy:
Compressors also play a pivotal role in renewable energy systems. In wind farms, they are utilized to maintain consistent air pressure in wind turbine systems, optimizing electricity generation. Moreover, compressors are essential in the production of biofuels, where they aid in the compression of gasses and the conversion of organic materials into usable energy sources.
Optimizing Power Generation:
Within power plants, compressors are crucial for efficient power generation. Gas turbines, which are widely used for electricity production, rely on compressors to compress and mix fuel and air, facilitating combustion. Compressors enable the turbines to operate at maximum efficiency, ensuring optimal power output.
Pipeline Transportation:
In the vast network of energy transportation, compressors are vital for maintaining the flow of resources. Natural gas pipelines, for instance, utilize compressors at regular intervals to boost gas pressure and overcome frictional losses, allowing for efficient and reliable transportation over long distances.
Environmental Considerations:
While compressors contribute significantly to the energy sector's functionality, it is essential to address environmental concerns. Energy-efficient compressors, coupled with advanced control systems, minimize energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Compressor manufacturers continually strive to develop innovative technologies that promote sustainability and align with the global shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Collaboration and Innovation:
The energy sector thrives on collaboration and innovation, and the compressor industry is no exception. Manufacturers work closely with energy companies to understand their unique requirements and develop tailored compressor solutions. This collaborative approach fosters continuous innovation, resulting in more efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly compressors.
Compressors are the unsung heroes driving the energy sector, enabling efficient resource extraction, enhancing renewable energy systems, optimizing power generation, and facilitating the transportation of energy resources. By embracing energy-efficient practices, collaborating with compressor manufacturers, and investing in innovative technologies, the energy sector can continue to power up the world while minimizing its environmental impact. Compressors remain at the forefront of the energy revolution, providing the essential force that drives the industry forward, and their role in powering up the energy sector is truly indispensable.
ACEXM7, a prominent industrial expo organizer, recognizes the importance of showcasing these cutting-edge advancements, and as such, has announced the India ComVac Show 2023. The three-day show, set to take place from 24th to 26th August at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, will serve as an ideal forum for professionals in the Compressor and Vacuum industry to connect, learn, and network.
"At India ComVac Show 2023, we are dedicated to building awareness among the people about the importance of sustainable and efficient compressor and vacuum systems, enabling a greener and more environmentally conscious India. Join our mission to educate and empower individuals, creating a nation that embraces sustainable practices and leads the way in environmental stewardship." – Shikha Chouhan, VP – Conferences, Ace Exhibition Group.
To learn more about the show, please visit:
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — At the height of college decision season, the University of Kentucky (UK) emailed 500,000 high school seniors an acceptance letter to a "selective" College of Health Sciences program that usually accepts 35 to 40 students a year.
The acceptance email was sent to seniors on March 15 saying, "We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into the selective Clinical and Management program in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences for the Fall 2021."
As students across the country started opening the emails that day, the confusion grew.
Mary Dougherty, a senior from San Antonio, Texas, was one of the many to receive this email.
"I was like, 'Mom, I just got accepted into the University of Kentucky.' And she's like, 'Oh, I didn't know you applied to University of Kentucky.' And I was like, 'oh, I did not,'" Dougherty said.
Dougherty is one of several high school students who said they never applied to UK, visited or even went on its website.
"I had to google it just to make sure it was a real college because, like, I've heard of them. But I'm not so sure," said Erin Esping, a senior from Georgia.
Less than 24 hours later, the school sent another email apologizing for its mistake citing a "technical issue."
The University admitted the emails were sent in "error."
"Only a handful of those on the prospect list had been admitted to UK," University of Kentucky Spokesman Jay Blanton explained. "The vast majority had not, nor had the vast majority of these students expressed an interest in the program. Nevertheless, we regret the communication error and have sent correspondence to all those who were contacted, offering our apologies."
Blanton said the emails were sent using the school's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
"Think of it as a much more sophisticated tool than say MailChimp to send a newsletter. There has to be a platform for distribution – whether a current student or one we may be recruiting. It is a common practice in higher education," said Blanton. "So, the student could have indicated they were interested in UK at some point or they may have sent an application. There are a number of ways we would have their contact information."
Students who spoke said they worried they might have accidentally applied and were fearful they were taking another student's spot. One student said she called UK to make sure they knew she would not be attending.
Texas senior Gabriel Botello who also did not apply to UK said after going through the college admissions process, his first thought when he received the acceptance email and then the redaction the next day was about any students who were hoping for a spot in the Clinical and Management Program.
"I'd be heartbroken. That'd be one of the most stressful things that has ever happened to me because I know that...any email you get from a university that you will apply to, and this is just from personal experience, it's like, 'oh my god, what is it?' Do I have to read it right now and, you know, what if it's a decision? What if it's something else? What if it's something important? What are they asking for more information?" said Botello. "And so...reading that 'congratulations, you're in' for students who really wanted it, that must have been horrible like I cannot imagine what that felt like and I'm really sorry."
But Blanton said, "A very small number – a handful" of students who received the acceptance email "had expressed interest in this particular program" and all students who should have been admitted received their acceptance letters.
This article was written by Claire Kopsky for WLEX.


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Tips on Helping a Child With ADHD Follow Directions
Following directions is one of the most difficult tasks for a child with ADHD to master. Children with ADHD are easily distracted and have a tendency to get sidetracked a lot. With a lot of patience and support, you can help your ADHD child learn to follow directions using these very simple tips and strategies.
1. Organize and simplify the directions:
Keep the directions as simply stated as possible so that your child with ADHD can remember them easily and not get lost in your words. Make the most important information stand out. "Sara, I want you to get your jacket, get your backpack and put on your shoes, then come back here to me. Got that? Jacket, backpack, shoes. Go!"
2. Use multisensory strategies to help the memory:
You can sing and dance the directions with your ADHD child. "jacket, backpack, shoes, yee-hah!" You can have your child clap his hands or tap the table for each step he needs to do.
3. Teach your child to repeat the directions:
Have your child repeat each direction a few times. "get out a piece of paper, a pencil and write my name at the top of the paper. Paper, pencil, name. Paper, pencil, name."
4. Make charts for procedures or routines that are repeated:
This is especially helpful for organizing and keeping a routine. For example if you have a list of items that need to be done each day before school you can create a checklist.
1. _____ make my bed.
2. _____ put dirty clothes in the hamper.
3. _____ feed the dog.
As your child completes a step, he/she can check that step off the list. This will give your child some direction and keep the attention on the task at hand.
5. Be supportive and stay positive!
Nagging your ADHD child is not going to assist them in learning strategies and skills to follow directions. You can provide support for your child by:
- prompting your child for listening skills. "I am going to give you the directions, I would like you to please look at me so I know you are listening."
- asking your child how you can provide a reminder for them without nagging them. They might suggest a hand gesture or a tap on the wall, a wink of the eye, etc.
- offering understanding when your child feels frustration. " I understand it is hard to keep track of doing so much at once. Would you like me to help you put together a list that we could start checking off after each step?"
- praising your ADHD child often. If they don't complete the task praise them for making an effort. If your child fails to complete a task, encourage her/him to try to get it finished. Use positive encouragement.
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Hi everyone. Today's card is for the Splitcoaststampers CAS challenge (#266 - design seeds color chart - still life blues). Don't you just love these colors - they are so pretty!!
I really wanted to watercolor, so decided to pull out my favorite two-step stamps from Stampin' Up! - Gently Falling. This set is perfect for using with watercolor paper. I inked my solid stamp (using markers) with three shades of blue from the color palette, misted with water and stamped onto watercolor paper. Once dry, I used the dark blue to ink the outline stamp, misted with water and stamped overtop ... using my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line things up.
I fussy cut the leaves and layered them on top of a piece of cork ... I'm happy with how this turned out. But I can just imagine my son saying "Blue leaves Mom ... really??!" :) Thank goodness we can take creative license with our images and colors because I LOVE my blue leaves :)
On another subject ... I'm going to share a photo of my beautiful grandson, Cooper which was taken a couple of weeks ago. It's not the best because there are shadows from his bassinet, but I LOVE the look on his face - makes me smile. He's so happy and content ... and he brings so much joy to our family :)
Stamps: Gently Falling (SU!); Autumn Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper: White (Neenah); Watercolor
Ink: Soft Sky, Baja Breeze, Island Indigo (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: Water mister, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Cork


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Victoria Bottom (Carousel)
The Victoria embodies modern minimalism at its finest. Crisp lines enhance this universally-flattering brief's chic silhouette with a gorgeously supportive high waist that can be daring, darling, or anywhere in between. Stay streamlined by pairing with the Helena.
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So after everything Halloween has consumed my time and my blog recently, it's time to start work on a couple of flickr swaps that are due at the end of this month.
The first one is The Down Under Doll Quilt Swap (round 4) –
this is a fun doll quilt swap just for Aussies (and New Zealanders!) and is the
second round I've participated in.
My partner loves colour and pattern, and improv or wonky so I'm
hoping she likes my plan so far.
I'm doing 21/2 inch blocks – half square triangles with
wonky bits at the bottom!
I was totally inspired by a photo I saw on instagram by
Heather of a la mode and I discovered that she was inspired by a
technique by Katie Pedersen in Quilting Modern – so I found my copy of this
book and yes, there it is! I don't think
I would have ever seen the connection between the two though and I'm so glad I
saw Heather's photo!
I've finished piecing the blocks so just need to get the top sewn up.
I've finished piecing the blocks so just need to get the top sewn up.
The other flickr swap I'm in is The Pillow Talk Swap {holiday edition} – I took part in round 10 of this swap earlier this year and received an
absolutely wonderful pillow from Christine at owenjulesmommy - pippi wouldn't get off the couch while I was trying to take the photo !
I don't think I blogged about this swap at the time - here's a photo of
the pillow I sent to my partner, Karen at Sew Peachey.
I appliqued the leaves with zigzag, hand quilted the leaf blocks, and straight line quilted the rest - the pillow is adapted from a pattern in Issue 8 of the Fat Quarterly magazine.
For this round of the holiday edition I'm making a New York Beauty with a winter theme - using a pattern by Janice at Better Off Thread - I've done two blocks and hope to get the other two done this weekend !
Oh and I've signed up for the Doll Quilt Swap Round 14 but thankfully this isn't due until the end of January so plenty of time - I received my partner info this week which I'm really excited about !


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REDMOND, Wash. —
14, 2013 —
Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the opening of the Microsoft Cybercrime Center, a center of excellence for advancing the global fight against cybercrime. The Cybercrime Center combines Microsoft's legal and technical expertise as well as cutting-edge tools and technology with cross-industry expertise, marking a new era in effectively fighting crime on the Internet.
Each year, cybercrime takes a personal and financial toll on millions of consumers around the globe. The Cybercrime Center will tackle online crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology-facilitated child exploitation. The work done at the Cybercrime Center will help ensure that people worldwide can use their computing devices and services with confidence.
"The Microsoft Cybercrime Center is where our experts come together with customers and partners to focus on one thing: keeping people safe online," said David Finn, associate general counsel of the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit. "By combining sophisticated tools and technology with the right skills and new perspectives, we can make the Internet safer for everyone."
The Cybercrime Center is located on Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Wash. The secured facility houses groundbreaking Microsoft technologies that allow the team to visualize and identify global cyberthreats developing in real time, including SitePrint, which allows the mapping of online organized crime networks; PhotoDNA, a leading anti-child-pornography technology; cyberforensics, a new investigative capability that detects global cybercrime, including online fraud and identity theft; and cyberthreat intelligence from Microsoft's botnet takedown operations.
The Cybercrime Center includes a separate and secure location for third-party partners, allowing cybersecurity experts from around the world to work in the facility with Microsoft's experts for an indefinite period of time. The dedicated space enriches partnerships across industry, academia, law enforcement and customers — critical partners in the fight against cybercrime. With nearly 100 attorneys, investigators, technical experts and forensic analysts based around the world, the Microsoft Cybercrime Center is well positioned to make it safer for people online worldwide.
"In the fight against cybercrime the public sector significantly benefits from private sector expertise, such as provided by Microsoft," said Noboru Nakatani, executive director of the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation. "The security community needs to build on its coordinated responses to keep pace with today's cybercriminals. The Microsoft Cybercrime Center will be an important hub in accomplishing that task more effectively and proactively."
More information about the Cybercrime Center can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/news/presskits/dcu. Customers are encouraged to visit http://www.microsoft.com/security to learn about malware and help ensure their computers are not infected; if malware is present, the site offers tools to help remove the infection. All computer users should exercise safe practices, such as running up-to-date and legitimate computer software, firewall, and antivirus or antimalware protection technologies. People should also exercise caution when surfing the Web and clicking on ads or email attachments that may prove to be malicious.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Sustained Growth in International Tourism Despite Challenges
Madrid (Spain) – February 6, 2017 (travelindex.com) – Demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. International tourist arrivals grew by 3.9% to reach a total of 1,235 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Some 46 million more tourists (overnight visitors) travelled internationally last year compared to 2015.
2016 was the seventh consecutive year of sustained growth following the 2009 global economic and financial crisis. A comparable sequence of uninterrupted solid growth has not been recorded since the 1960s. As a result, 300 million more international tourists travelled the world in 2016 as compared to the pre-crisis record in 2008. International tourism receipts grew at a similar pace in this period (complete 2016 receipts results will be reported in May).
"Tourism has shown extraordinary strength and resilience in recent years, despite many challenges, particularly those related to safety and security. Yet, international travel continues to grow strongly and contribute to job creation and the wellbeing of communities around the world", said UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai.
By region, Asia and the Pacific (+8%) led growth in international tourist arrivals in 2016, fuelled by strong demand from both intra- and interregional source markets. Africa (+8%) enjoyed a strong rebound after two weaker years. In the Americas (+4%) the positive momentum continued. Europe (+2%) showed rather mixed results, with double-digit growth in some destinations offset by decreases in others. Demand in the Middle East (-4%) was also uneven, with positive results in some destinations, but declines in others.
Recalling that 2017 has been designated by the United Nations the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, Mr. Rifai said "we need to work closer together to harness the contribution of tourism to economic growth, social inclusion, cultural and environmental preservation and mutual understanding, particularly when we live in times with such a deficit of respect and tolerance".
Experts remain optimistic about 2017
The latest survey of UNWTO's Panel of Experts shows continued confidence in 2017, with the large majority (63%) of the some 300 respondents expecting 'better' or 'much better' results than in 2016. The Panel score for 2017 virtually equals that of 2016, so growth is expected to be maintained at a similar level.
Based on current trends, the outlook of the UNWTO Panel of Experts and economic prospects, UNWTO projects international tourist arrivals worldwide to grow at a rate of 3% to 4% in 2017. Europe is expected to grow at 2% to 3%, Asia and the Pacific and Africa both at 5% to 6%, the Americas at 4% to 5% and the Middle East at 2% to 5%, given the higher volatility in the region.
2016 Regional Results
Results in Europe were rather mixed with a number of destinations affected by safety and security challenges. International arrivals reached 620 million in 2016, or 12 million (+2%) more than in 2015. Northern Europe (+6%) and Central Europe (+4%) both recorded sound results, while in Southern Mediterranean Europe arrivals grew by 1% and in Western Europe results were flat.
Asia and the Pacific (+8%) led growth across regions in both relative and absolute terms, recording 24 million more international tourist arrivals in 2016 to total 303 million. Growth was strong in all four subregions, with Oceania receiving 10% more arrivals, South Asia 9% more and North-East Asia and South-East Asia both 8% more.
International tourist arrivals in the Americas(+4%) increased by 8 million to reach 201 million, consolidating the solid results recorded in the last two years. Growth was somewhat stronger in South America and Central America (both +6%), while the Caribbean and North America recorded around 4% more arrivals.
Available data for Africa points to an 8% rebound in international arrivals in 2016 after two troubled years, adding 4 million arrivals to reach 58 million. Sub-Saharan Africa (+11%) led growth, while a gradual recovery started in North Africa (+3%).
The Middle East received 54 million international tourist arrivals in 2016. Arrivals decreased an estimated 4% with mixed results among the region's destinations. Results for both Africa and the Middle East should be read with caution as they are based on limited available data.
Note: All results in this release are based on preliminary data, as reported by the various destinations around the world, and UNWTO estimates of still-missing data. UNWTO will continue to collect data and will present more comprehensive data by country in the April issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
UNWTO Media Officer Rut Gomez Sobrino
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More ways to purchase Azure Multi-Factor Authentication
Published date: January 14, 2016
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication can now be purchased through Volume Licensing, the Cloud Solution Provider program, Azure in Open, or Azure Direct as an annual user-based model—like Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Rights Management. This new user option does not bill against Azure monetary commitment. We continue to offer user- and authentication-based consumption offers that will bill against Azure monetary commitment.This new offer includes the same feature set as the existing offerings—it's just a different way to purchase Multi-Factor Authentication, which better aligns with how Office 365 and Azure Active Directory Basic and Premium are purchased.Multi-Factor Authentication will continue to be included as part of Azure Active Directory Premium, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite, and Enterprise Cloud Suite.For more information about the versions and features available, please visit the "Available versions of Azure Multi-Factor Authentication" section of the How Azure Multi-Factor Authentication works documentation page.