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OAuth support
Hi All,
We are looking into user roles/permissions for the coming release (for example, you can create a user who can invite other users but not administer other parts of cloudron). When we started investigating this, we found it will be simpler for us if we remove OAuth related support from code base.
For some history, we started out with OAuth from day 1. This is because our vision was to have proper SSO across all apps. Unfortunately, OAuth always requires adding custom integration code into apps. We tried to upstream changes for every app but this was a lot of work and in many cases the PR just rejected or we didn't know the framework/language or it just caught in a lot of code review. We decided this wasn't worth it and went with LDAP which unlike OAuth most apps support and requires no upstream changes.
Ultimately, none of our apps now use OAuth. It's been gone for 1.5 years now. Besides it looks like SAML is the future and does not require upstream changes for proper SSO. We will consider supporting SAML instead in a future release.
Note that this upcoming change only affects those who have custom apps using oauth addon. If you are using Cloudron OAuth, please let us know and we can help you migrate.
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@girish said in OAuth support:
Besides it looks like SAML is the future and does not require upstream changes for proper SSO. We will consider supporting SAML instead in a future release.
SAML (while having support in enterprise environments) is not the future, it's the past as well. The future would be openid connect.
@fbartels Can you share more on your reasoning? Im not as familiar with OpenID Connect
OpenID is great as well if apps support it. IIRC, it specifies the routes and fields that one has to return so it's more standardized.
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Hi @will,
SAML is basically "old tech". It's XML based and requires clients to generate keys through openssl which makes it in my experience both complex and difficult to set up for novice admins and also implement for developers. Apart from that SAML only works for browser based workflows.
Like I said before the one thing SAML has going for it is that its already well supported in enterprise applications. But I recently had a chat with someone involved in quite some university and government projects on the infrastructure side and he told me that he sees a trend to favour oidc over SAML recently.
An article with a comparison can be found at https://spin.atomicobject.com/2016/05/30/openid-oauth-saml/
PS: with Kopano Meet there is actually already an OpenID Connect provider present on Cloudron as all authentication is done through OIDC in it. What we use there is Go and React, but I am confident that there is code to be reused for Node as well.
@fbartels Thanks for the thoughtful reply!
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It would seem that supporting Keycloak would be a great way to still only really have to maintain LDAP on the Cloudron side and then add support for OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0
and SAML 2.0.
I've never set up Keycloak though, so I can't speak to it's ease of use or maintaining, but it is often recommended when people talk about FOSS Identity and Access Management tools.
keycloak is a really good idea, didn't think about that. By which, i mean if we could have apps that provide additional saml/oidc support to cloudron, that is definitely way better than us re-inventing all this. Some of the universities Cloudron is deployed in uses Shibboleth which I am told support LDAP and OAuth2
I've wished for OAuth support for quite a few times already to support SSO to non-Cloudron apps. So in that case, Cloudron would serve as the identity provider for a third-party app. Kind of like Login with Cloudron.
That would require that one can register third party apps with their client id, client secret and callback URL though.
I have a little bit of experience with Keycloak. I know that U=using Keycloak would (also) support this use case, provided a Cloudron user has access to the Keycload administration interface.
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@jk That actually used to be possible, but the OAuth provider is now gone.
Adding something like Keycloak or even Shibboleth would add back an OAuth provider.


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Starting Position: 16th
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Ron Hornaday, who made his eighth start at Kansas Speedway in Saturday's SFP 250, rebounded from a lap 42 spin to finish sixth in the fourth event on the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Trucks (NCWTS) schedule. This was the sophomore team's first top-10 finish of the season.
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Tickets for two, second-round Calder Cup playoff games in Worcester went on sale Monday afternoon, May 4. The DCU will host games three and four, the first two "home" games for Connecticut's Hartford Wolf Pack against the team that sent the Sharks packing in Round 1 of the playoffs, the Hershey Bears.
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Investors seeking an income, particularly those in retirement will be more interested in running yield. Bonds issued when interest rates were higher may now be trading at a premium; that is more than the $100 issue price. It's important for investors to realise that these bonds will move towards the original face value the closer they get to the maturity date. So, if you hold a bond trading at a premium, you'd start thinking about selling it at least a year before maturity.
Below are two tables, both showing fixed rate securities that offer either a running yield or a yield to maturity of over 6.5%. The first shows securities available to retail investors. The stand-out bond in terms of return is the Downer bond, offering a yield to maturity of 7.90% and a running yield of close to 9.5%. This bond only has around 21 months until maturity, so if you were purchasing it mainly for the running yield it provides, you'd consider selling it later this year.
The Praeco bond also offers good returns and is essentially supported by a federal government cash flow. Praeco was established as a special purpose vehicle to construct and operate the Department of Defence Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) just outside Canberra.
The construction phase of the project was completed in July 2008 and delivered over 28,000 square metres of office and support plant space. With the construction phase now complete, the project has moved on to the low-risk operational phase. This phase entails the upkeep and maintenance of the site and the contract continues through to 2036 when the facilities will revert back to Commonwealth ownership.
All prices and yields are a guide only and subject to market availability and are accurate as at 16 January 2012. FIIG does not make a market in these securities.
The list of available wholesale securities is much longer and includes more traditional bonds that can only be traded in minimum $500,000 parcels.
The Rabobank callable (Tier 1) bond, sits low in Rabo's capital structure and is considered higher risk than other Rabo debt but remains a great opportunity. Rabobank is a very low risk issuer and the additional premium for the possibility of non-call looks over-done here. Yield to maturity of 7.71% with less than three years till first call looks very attractive.
Societe Generale senior debt with a YTM of 9.69% for around 2.5 years also looks cheap. Global banks are all still building their capital bases under Basel III guidelines to protect senior debt, making senior debt investments safer. The shorter time frame until maturity means less risk and it's very hard to imagine that one of the big French banks could default in that period.
The other bonds I'd highlight are the CBA and Westpac senior bonds. While they are long dated, they still offer a running yield of 6.80%. Spreads on the Big Four banks' senior debt have increased in recent months, reflecting tightening credit conditions globally. Locking in high returns on senior debt, which is considered only marginally higher risk than term deposits, is a sound starting point for those new to fixed income.
All prices and yields are a guide only and subject to market availability and are accurate as at 16 January 2012. FIIG does not make a market in these securities.
With so much uncertainty in global markets, these fixed rate bonds offer known returns and in most cases a known maturity date.
Elizabeth Moran is director of education and fixed income research at FIIG Securities.


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The city of Schweinfurt has purchased the entire compound of Ledward Barracks, the former U.S. military installation, from the Institute for Federal Real Estate (BImA). According to city officials, the municipal council approved the purchase in its meeting on Tuesday.
Subsequent to the notarization of the deed, Mayor Sebastian Remelé and the representatives of the BImA will discuss further details in the main conference room of the city hall on Thursday. Municipal press spokesperson and finance officer, Anna Barbara Keck, stated that the purchase of approximately 26 hectares (64 acres) of land will secure plans for converting the former installation in addition to meeting the city's developmental needs.
One segment – 4 hectares (9 acres) – of the former barracks' area, including six buildings, will be leased for a period of 5 years to the state of Bavaria for the purpose of operating a reception facility for persons seeking asylum.


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The many names of hair salons amuse and interest me. Make a note to read the names as you travel through small towns or busy city shopping areas. Likely, many businesses are creative when choosing a name; the cleverness of hairdressers seems to stand out. As a part of the writing ministry, I have also noticed fellow writers choosing clever blog domain names.
A ministry name is a reflection of a person's personality or calling but can also be a quick way to grab someone's attention. Recently, while reading a passage on the crucifixion of Christ, I discovered an appropriate name of a ministry that shows compassion to individuals living in darkness of depression, disillusionment or sorrow, 'Ninth Hour Ministry.'
"Now when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice saying, 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?' which is translated, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me (Mark 15:33-34 NKJ)?"
In torment, the Son of God asked His Father why. When wondering why darkness comes into our lives we too can ask why.
Calvary's darkness gave way to a sunrise celebration three days later. The Son arose from the darkness of a tomb! His resurrection restores hope for the hopeless. He experienced feelings of abandonment; though the Father appeared distant, He was only a breath away. "And Jesus cried out with a loud voice and breathed His last (Mark 15:37 NKJ)."
Death only temporarily extinguished the Light of the world.
"He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him (Mark 16:6b NKJ)."
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Why Design a Garden?
It happens to every newbie. When we all start gardening, we buy one of everything that interests us and then put it all in a bed, but all too often, we end up not liking the way it looks. Yeah, that scrambled egg look is just SO last season. Gardens grow and change, and the design you implement right in the very beginning should be able to accommodate that. A well designed garden is more than just pretty plants all in a row. Designing a garden is ultimately about creating an experience.
Many people shy away from creating new gardens because they fear that after all the hard work necessary to build them, their gardens will not look as nice as they envisaged. Taking the time to properly design a garden will certainly pay big benefits once the job is finished.
In creating a garden you are starting a process – a garden is constantly changing and flowing, not static like a building. And creating a garden is something that takes time, not only to conceptualise, but to grow. It's not one of those things that you can change fundamentally every time a new 'fashion' comes along, as you would in a room in your house. There's no – Oh, we'll give it a quick lick of paint, and change the curtains and maybe reupholster the couch and get a new lamp. Sure, you can plant out annuals in different seasons to change a colour scheme, or add some bulk to a specific space. But they're just the icing on the cake. Although a garden has walls that you can cover or paint, it's the design and the plants that form the backbone, the very essence of your outdoor room. Before you even start to dig, you do need to understand something about the nature of the plants you're selecting, in order to be able to visualise how the garden will develop in the years to come. Because, as you'll learn if you decide to become a garden designer, there are four dimensions to take into account in your space – and the most important one is time.
If you've never tackled a landscape design before, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices you can make. But the same principles that guide your room setup inside should guide your designs outside, too.
It's tempting, in a field as individual as garden design, to believe that rules do not apply. However, after a few mistakes being made, you will end up believing in certain rules and guidelines that are neither finicky nor restricting. All have proven invaluable to designers over their years of garden-making, and learning those rules right at the outset will save you a whole lot of time and money in the long run.
Especially if you're planning on going into the green industry as a career, rather than just learning about landscaping to do your own backyard. Different properties will require different approaches, as urban, suburban and rural gardens are all very different. Urban (and in many cases, suburban complex) gardens are pretty much removed from that natural context, surrounded as they are generally by an artificial built environment – although working with and around buildings can sometimes give you more aesthetic leeway. When you get into larger spaces, you'd be looking at more established natural settings, so meshing the design with existing terrain is the way to go. It's about contextualising the gardens that we get to create, so that when you're immersed in them, there's no jarring effect in the space.
The best advice is in the beginning, start small. Have an overall plan, but choose one area to sort out first. Many international garden television shows are masters at revealing complete outdoor makeovers in just three days – but they (unlike we poor cousins here in South Africa) have a crew of up to 60, which is not a situation enjoyed by landscape design for beginners. (Well, we were vaguely guilty of creating 'instant gardens' in Design-a-Garden, but we were essentially doing a large 'trolley exercise' rather than implementing a garden, and using professional landscapers and designers – the majority of whom were graduates of Lifestyle College natch – to give viewers a realistic view of what goes into making different styles of garden work.) Part of creating a landscape is slowly developing a plan and enjoying the process. The best gardens are those that make people happy and comfortable. Yes, great gardens look good, but they have to feel good, too. Those that are relaxing, easy to move through, and not too hard to maintain are the ultimate goal.


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There's a food and goods bazaar up north this long weekend
Enjoy a food crawl while checking out some pre-loved items
Nov 29, 2018
This weekend is going to be a crowded one.
With the holidays coming up (not to mention it's also sweldo weekend), treating your family out to eat at malls is not really the best idea. It's the last long weekend before Christmas and, surely, everyone's taking advantage of the short break from work; shopping for gifts, decorations, and whatnot.
Take them somewhere different from your weekend traditions, like food halls or shopping bazaars. If you happen to live up north (or if you're a southerner planning to cross the Metro), you can bring your family to this wide food and goods bazaar located at the new stretch of Calle Bistro, the lifestyle strip in front of the Ever Commonwealth Mall in Quezon City.
Starting tomorrow until Dec. 2, you can have a gastronomic feast at more than a dozen of food spaces open at Calle Bistro. Among the participating restaurants at the strip are Sisig Society, Adobo Connection, PUB Express, Hap Chan, Cook the Bread, ELM's Kapihan and Winery, After Twelve, and Macao Imperial Tea, among many others.
Accompanying your food adventure is live music from bands Tanya Markova and Pub Forties.
There will also be a pop-up sale of pre-owned items from celebrities such as Christine Bersola-Babao, Yayo Avila, and Francis Magalona's clothing line. Here's the list of goods exhibitors:
#EatsAnAffair invites your favorite celebrities to come join the fun with Eats A Bazaar! Shop 'til you drop with goodies and novelty items from November 30 – December 2 at#CalleBistroPH!
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Since 2012 Skau Reipurth & Partnere has received international professional recognition and recommendations.
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This year we have been recommended in six of our strategic focus areas and 11 of our lawyers have been named a recommended lawyer for their qualifications and work. Compared to last year, our procurement law qualifications have now been recommended individually and 11 of our lawyers – compared to 7 the year before – have been recommended.
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Everything is a Hat Mod 1.14.2/1.14.1 (Wear anything on your head)By tmq ❘ June 7, 2019 ❘ 793 views
Everything is a Hat Mod 1.14.2/1.14.1. Hello all of you! Today I will introduce you a mod for Minecraft version 1.14.2 called Everything is a Hat.
Have you ever been tired because there is nothing really stylish to wear? Want to express yourself as a rich man through my clothes? Doing a space explorer? Or want to blend into nature and the surrounding environment? Don't worry about having Everything is a Hat!
Everything is a Hat is a pretty … funny mod! Everything is a Hat added to Minecraft an extremely strange feature that turns all things in the game into a hat!
Yes, with Everything is a Hat, you can put on top of your character any item! To use it, you just need to pick up the item and put it in your hat.
Everything is a Hat also integrates with other mod items. Moreover, Everything is a Hat is a very small mod with extremely simple features so it is very suitable to use in combination with other mod or in the modpack you desire!
How to Install Fabric using Vanilla Launcher:
- Download and install Minecraft Launcher Vanilla
- Download and install Fabric Installer for Vanilla Launcher ( https://fabricmc.net/use/ )
- Run jar file that you just download and choose the version you want to install and press "Install"
- Run Minecraft, choose profile to install Fabric and press Play.
- Press Start on desktop.
- Open Run.
- Type %appdata% into Run and press enter.
- Go to Roaming/.minecraft/mods
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Trump may be X factor in Amazon's big decision on headquarters No. 2
Moving to Toronto could escalate tensions between tech giant and U.S. president
Amazon's inclusion of Canada's largest city on a list of 20 finalists for a massive new campus could escalate tensions between the tech giant and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The company said on Thursday that Toronto and 19 U.S. locales made the first cut in a contest to find a second headquarters where it promises to invest $5 billion US and create 50,000 jobs.
As it reviews Toronto, Amazon must weigh whether advantages including Canada's open immigration policy, top technical schools and universal healthcare outweigh any potential blowback from Trump, who has heavily pressured U.S. companies to invest domestically.
"There could be consequences politically for making a decision to invest outside of the U.S.," said Shauna Brail, director of the University of Toronto's urban studies program.
Trump has already criticized Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Washington Post, in tweets suggesting the U.S. Postal Service ought to raise shipping rates for the online retailer and describing the newspaper as a purveyor of fake news.
Amazon said Thursday it expects to make a decision this year. It is unclear how choosing Toronto might affect worsening trade relations between Canada and the U.S. Other bidders include Washington, D.C., and two surrounding communities: Montgomery County, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
"The international politics is for Amazon to deal with," said Toby Lennox, CEO of Toronto Global, which submitted the bid for Toronto and surrounding cities with the support of provincial and federal governments. "We are just going to put forward our best offer possible."
Canadian federal officials declined to discuss what steps the government might take to campaign on behalf of Toronto or comment on how that might affect relations between Canada and the United States.
"Canada is a beacon of stability, reliability and openness," Economic Minister Navdeep Bains said in an emailed statement.
"We offer a low-risk, business-friendly environment with the lowest business taxes and costs in the G7." Amazon is already expanding in one major Canadian city. In November unveiled plans to open a second corporate office in Vancouver, doubling staff to 2,000 by early 2020.
The company disclosed that it was considering boosting investment in Canada just a day after Apple said it would boost investment in the United States. The iPhone maker promised to open a new U.S. campus, hire 20,000 people and spend $30 billion in a five-year U.S. investment plan.
The search for a second North American headquarters after Seattle set off a frenzied competition, with some 238 initial submitting applications, offering incentives including big tax breaks.
Toronto's bid shied away from promising tax breaks, while New Jersey offered $7 billion in financial incentives for Amazon to choose Newark.
Atlanta's suburb of Stonecrest offered 345 acres of industrial land to create a new city called Amazon, making Bezos mayor for life.
Besides Toronto, the complete list of cities still in the running consists of:
- Boston.
- New York City.
- Newark, N.J.
- Chicago.
- Washington, D.C.
- Raleigh, N.C.
- Northern Virginia.
- Atlanta.
- Miami.
- Columbus, Ohio.
- Los Angeles.
- Dallas.
- Austin, Texas.
- Philadelphia.
- Pittsburgh.
- Indianapolis.
- Denver.
- Nashville.
- Montgomery County, Md.


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Our surveillance systems help protect Michigan boat owners
Michigan residents know that the tourism generated from areas like Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, and Lake Huron attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. From early April to late August, residents and visitors alike come to enjoy the natural splendor of Michigan's lakes and rivers. But what about the rest of the year? If you own a boat and live near Ann Arbor, Flint, or anywhere in between, you could probably benefit from a quality security system. Because seasonal changes usually mean boats will go unattended for at least some part of the year. Installing a reliable marina surveillance solution in Ann Arbor or Flint can help you monitor what's going on around your boat while you're away.
If you have been considering installing a surveillance system to protect your boat, eos is here to help. Below, we have listed a few of the benefits of installing a security system to protect your boat, and what options are available within these systems.
Safeguarding your boat when your're away
Whether your marina is located near or on a river, lake or bay, proper security measures should be taken. These areas tend to attract lots of traffic from visitors year-round. On-site shops and restaurants cater to locals and tourists meaning there may be more activity going on around boats than many boat owners expect. The right Michigan surveillance system can help you protect your boat as well as the valuables on it. It can help you combat or deter:
- vandalism: Tourism attracts people from all walks of life. Vandalism can occur anywhere but is more common in areas that are poorly lighted or just outside of the beaten path. This means that marinas are often targeted by vandals or youths on vacation. A surveillance system can alert you to any suspicious activity taking place near your boat. Security footage can also be used to identify vandals after a crime has been committed.
- theft: Boat theft is no laughing matter. Many boat owners keep their keys on their boat. Some boats don't even require keys to be started. A security system can deter potential boat thieves. If your boat is stolen, you security video footage can be used as evidence for the police.
- break-ins: Break-ins are another common occurrence in Flint and Ann Arbor marinas. Whether someone is looking to loot valuables off of your boat or simply is trespassing on your property, a quality surveillance system can help prevent potential break-ins. Security cameras can provide valuable evidence that can assist boat and marina owners in prosecuting criminals.
- liability issues: Another way security systems in Ann Arbor are helpful has to do with the damage that can be done to your boat or to marina property. Having footage of any incidents that take place concerning your boat can save you time, hassle, and money in the future. Being able to quickly access visual evidence of activity that takes place on docks, boats, or other facilities in your marina can be extremely helpful.
- loss: Many marinas also have gift shops, restaurants, shops, and other small businesses that support tourism or boating life. Marina owners can help prevent and reduce loss with properly installed security solutions.
Advanced surveillance technology
eos offers advanced security solutions that can be customized to fit your needs. Below are a few impressive features that our systems can be equipped with:
Real-time monitoring
With secure IP technology, cameras can transmit video footage to multiple devices in real-time. This means authorized personnel will have access to live footage at all times. You'll be able to take a look at the status of your marina at any time and from anywhere.
IP systems also allow you room to grow. Whether you simply want to keep an eye on your boat, or you need to monitor the activity of an entire marina, an IP system connected camera is the way to go. Al additional cameras can be added to your existing network if you decide that your marina requires more comprehensive monitoring as time goes on.
Motion detection
Another fantastic feature that advanced surveillance solutions now offer is motion detection. Motion sensors in cameras pick up on suspicious activity. You can also in some cases set the sensitivity of motion detection software so you only will be alerted to activity that seems out of the ordinary. This can help you prevent criminal activity or loss before it even happens.
Infrared night vision
A bulk of criminal activity in marinas tends to take place during the late evening or early morning hours. These days, most cameras come equipped with night vision of some kind, This means that even in very low light settings, you'll be able to see what's going on around boats and in the vicinity of your marina. Infrared technology is able to pick up on even the faintest light source or heat signature. No matter what time it is, you'll be capable of having a clear view of everything that you want to see.
Questions to ponder before buying a security system
Before you decide on a particular Marina security system in Ann Arbor, consider the following:
- How large of an area are you wanting to have surveilled?
- Do you own multiple boats?
- What weather conditions do you expect your marina to encounter?
- Do you plan to possibly expand your camera network?
If you need help answering any of these questions or have questions of your own, the experienced staff team at eos is here to help. We offer remote customer support and have qualified service and installation technicians available to cater to your individual needs.
Finding the best solution for your marina
Installing a security system in your marina in Michigan may save you time, money, and from aggravation in the future. If you believe that a security system may be beneficial for your maria, you've come to the right place. eos has many customizable surveillance solutions available. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is here to answer your questions and assist you in finding the perfect solution for your individual needs. From crime prevention to standard property management, eos can assist you in protecting and maintaining your marina.


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If you love Indian food, chances are you have tried palak paneer at an Indian restaurant. I don't know about you, but when we go
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KUALA LUMPUR, 10 August 2014 – ACE market-listed telecommunications service provider Instacom Group Berhad is seeking merger and acquisitions to diversify and broaden its earnings base.
Instacom chief executive officer Anne Kung said that, although organic growth "is holding steady", the company is challenging itself to move to the next level in its effort to maximize value for shareholders.
"Due to our strong financial showing last year, we are now looking at potential acquisitions to explore growth opportunities with a view to realizing other streams of income," she said in an interview with Business Times.
Last year, Instacom posted revenue of RM120.434 million, an increase of RM94.869 million from the previous year, while profit before tax increased to RM25.466 million from RM17.793 million previously.
However, for its first quarter of 2014, Instacom's profit before tax slipped to RM4.658 million from the RM6.956 million posted in the previous corresponding period. This was due to lower revenue together with higher cost of sales.
Nevertheless, Kung is "cautiously optimistic" that the company would continue to post satisfactory results for the current financial year on the back of promising prospects within Malaysia's telecommunications industry.
"Truth be told, the current operating environment is challenging. However, with the government planning to build a total of 1,000 telecommunication transmission towers in the next three years with an estimated investment of RM1.5 billion, we believe that our strength in delivering towers on schedule would stand us in good stead to see through another satisfactory year for the company," she added.
Instacom is an end-to-end solutions provider for the telecommunication industry with more than 10 years of experience and proven track record. It has a strong foothold in providing telecommunications network services to telecommunications carriers and operators all over Malaysia.
The company also has close working relationships with major telecommunications infrastructure, hardware and equipment market players, and undertakes subcontract telecommunications network services related jobs from these players.


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Find the tools you need to visualise, analyse and process the European Space Agency's Earth observation data.
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Jeff Sessions under fire after court documents reveal more lies he told Congress
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is facing renewed scrutiny for making false testimony to Congress regarding his activities during President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and White House transition, according to a report from CNN.
Court documents revealed by special counsel Robert Mueller this week show that Sessions was present for a March 2016 meeting at which he vetoed a suggestion that then-candidate Donald Trump meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CNN said that Sessions declined to reveal his participation in the meeting "despite a persistent set of questions from Democrats and some Republicans about Russia during multiple hearings on Capitol Hill."
"The new information," wrote CNN's Manu Raju, Evan Perez and Marshall Cohen, "is renewing attention to how forthcoming Sessions has been with Congress."
On Monday, after Mueller's office announced the indictments of former Trump 2016 chairman Paul Manafort and his aide Richard Gates, the special counsel revealed former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos attempted on multiple occasions to broker meetings between Kremlin-aligned operatives and officials on the Trump campaign.
A Senate source told CNN that lawmakers on both the Senate Intelligence and Judiciary Committees are expecting clarification from Sessions in the form of written amendment to his previous testimony or a fresh round of questioning.
When Sessions was questioned by senators in June, he claimed to have no knowledge of "anyone connected to the Trump campaign" communicating with Russian operatives, nor was he aware of "any type of interference with any campaign or election in the United States."
The attorney general was forced to recuse himself on any investigations involving Russia and its attempts to meddle in the 2016 election after he was caught perjuring himself with regards to a number of meetings and conversations with Russian officials that he failed to disclose under questioning.
Sessions had meetings with Russian ambassador to the U.S. — and purported spy master and recruiter — Sergei Kislyak that he later lied about under oath.


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NASA announcement of liquid water on Mars confirms what we've been reporting for years
|(Natural News) This week, a team of scientists reported discovering a lake beneath the surface of an ice cap on the southern pole of Mars. This lake is not small by any means; it measures 12.5 miles wide and is a very significant finding. The scientists made the discovery using the Mars Advanced Radar for…
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Since social networking sites are here to stay, parents will be wise to work with their kids to help them make good choices when it comes to interacting with friends and also strangers on these sites. To suggest that kids should never enter into discussions with those whom they do not know might be sage advice, but it is entirely unrealistic. To this end, parents applaud the new Internet safety policies on Facebook, especially since the site is seriously seeking to eliminate objectionable content and also posters.
One of the new Internet safety policies on Facebook that is applauded by parents is the idea of resolving a complaint made within 72 hours; this includes the receipt of the initial complaint, the acknowledgment of the complaint to the maker, the review of the offending link, a resolution with the other party, and then a reporting back to the maker of the complaint. This kind of speed is unheard of in the industry and has garnered Facebook a lot of fans in the parent community.
Of course, the whole success of this approach depends on the child using Facebook actually initiating the complaint, or giving a parent the heads up to do so, and this might not always be a realistic expectation. Although parents applaud the new Internet safety policies on Facebook, they sometimes fail to realize that children are hesitant to report someone, fearing either retaliation, alienation of friends, or simply being perceived as being "uncool.†It is therefore vital for parents to not let up with their training about Internet safety!


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Despite living close to Doctors Pond in Great Dunmow we very rarely see damselflies in the area…indeed, this is only the second time I have seen one in our garden after 18 years of living here.
Blazing sunshine all day – the damselflies were very busy
More Photoshop!
I've messed about in Photoshop over the years, although my go to application is Lightroom for 90% of the time. I've been doing a rather excellent course "Photoshop Artistry – Fine Art Grunge Composition Course!" – not much of a mouthful – that I have both really enjoyed and also found rather inspiring.
Another glorious day today found us walking around Rowney Wood near Saffron Walden. I deliberately only took my macro lens with me (instead of doing my usual and lugging about 5 lens around…and only using 1 of them!), well, it was a very warm 25°C.
We saw many butterflies, moths, damselflies, dragonflies, hoverflies, along with the usual bird activity. We saw a new dragonfly for us – a broad chaser (both a female and a male) – which we haven't seen before in these woods. Today's picture is of the Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), which isn't large at all – along with the main image I've included a closer version and a Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) below as well.
We were doing a bit of gardening this morning and I spotted this very small damselfly come into the garden and hang from a small potted plant. I believe it is a female Emerald Damselfly, lestes sponsa, but please don't hold me to that…I have a very bad reputation for my critter identification. I assume it has come in from Doctors Pond and it's the first damselfly I have seen this year.
The Love Bugs
Today was my wife's birthday so we have been celebrating this evening – I have taken my daily picture, but it is currently residing on the CF card awaiting processing which I will do tomorrow. So, for this evening here's a shot I took last summer but didn't do anything with until Sunday when it caught my eye as a good subject for the old symmetry trick.
Winter Damselfly
This may or may not be a winter damselfly – its colours are right but it could just be an immature damselfly of another variety. It was seen on the River Pant at Little Bardfield.
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I spent a couple of hours in Little Bardfield by the river tracking down bugs…I found loads 😉
This is a damselfly, it looks like a winter damselfly but these are very rare over here so I am assuming it is, in fact, an immature different speicies…you'll have gathered, I'm no expert.
It's rare that I will go "Oh wow" when I look through my pictures off the camera – but this one got that reaction – full size and 100% zoom the detail is really impressive.
Before I took up photography I wouldn't have a clue what the following creature was – indeed – I'd probably have grimaced and wafted it away. Finding these is reasonably easy if you know where to look – photographing them is a little more tricky!
This specimen was taken by a pond in Little Bardfield.


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After deciding not to go into MoMA I was walking east on 53rd St. and noticed this great Samurai billboard for UNIQLO. It was tough to shoot from across the street without getting cars in the shot so I got right under it and the wide angle adapter on the GR gave it a dramatic look.
Architectural distortion aside, it's a lot of fun to play with wide angle photography and I can't wait to do more with this setup.


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Below is a message I previously posted and then erroneously thought I had another solution so cancelled the post. I now think do need interop.PXCComlib7.dll to solve my problem of watermarks showing up on all generated PDF's I outlined in my first post on this thread. Please tell me how to get a cop...
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Most runners will have experienced muscular injury at some point whether that be a sprain or the familiar feeling of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) following an over exuberant training session. The hamstrings, a set of three muscles at the back of the thigh, which bend the knee and extend the hip during the push-off phase of running, rank as the most problematic of all the muscles in the body.
The three most common hamstring-associated injuries seen in runners are;
Acute muscular strain occurs through overstretch or an over-reach movement where the fibres of the muscle are damaged. This happens more frequently in cross-country runners slipping on uneven or wet surfaces. Acute strain also occurs during eccentric tensioning of the muscle. This is common since most of the hamstring activity in running, particularly sprinting and up-hill is eccentric.
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the result of micro-tearing in the muscle fibres through overload and over-training. It is characterised by that familiar muscle ache one to two days after a change in training schedule or following a race. Although seemingly innocuous, it is important to allow the hamstrings to recover properly following this type of fibre damage, since ignoring it can lead to further deterioration.
Sciatic Nerve Irritation is often confused with a hamstring problem since it imitates some hamstring symptoms. Broadly, the Sciatic nerve emerges from the spinal cord in the lower back, passes through the pelvis and under the Piriformis muscle in the buttock. It then travels along the line of the hamstrings, the back of the calf and into the heel. It can become irritable through stress at any of these points. Irritation is characterised by burning and/or a deep ache and is sometimes accompanied by pins and needles or numbness. It will often be painful with a hamstring stretch.
The following will help you to determine whether you may be prone to any (or all!) of these problems.
The following is a basic but hopefully useful Preventative Check-list- a type of risk assessment for your hamstrings!
1) The modified sit and reach test
Sit with your legs outstretched in front of you. Reach forwards towards your toes and ask someone to take a picture of you. Then compare it to the following descriptions.
a) Movement occurs mostly from your back (upper or lower). This indicates that you have short hamstring muscles which are prone to acute strain. The back and sciatic nerve are also vulnerable.
b) Movement mostly from the hips with a poor reach distance. You have a stiff back which needs loosening by your physiotherapist and also short hamstring muscles.
c) Movement mostly from the hips with a good reach. The hamstring length is good but the back and sciatic nerve are prone to problems.
d) You use both your back and your hips and you have a good reach distance. You have passed this test!
2) The Slump test
Sit on a chair. Slouch and tuck your chin in. Pull your foot up towards you, slowly extend the leg to straighten the knee until you feel a pull in the lower back or the back of the leg or calf. Now, holding this position slowly lift the chin up. Does the tension ease? And does it reappear when you put the head back down again? If it does, this indicates that you have tension and/or irritation in your sciatic nerve.
3) Hamstring to Quad strength ratio.
It is well documented that discrepancy in strength between one muscle group and its' opposing group is a precursor for injury. The normal H:Q ratio is considered to be 50% to 80% when averaged through the full range of knee motion. However, an ideal range is a 1:1 ratio of concentric strength in the quads on the front of the thigh and eccentric hamstring strength. A crude way of testing this is in the gym with the Quads bench and the Hamstring curl (for the curl test the lowering movement) to see if you can lift equal weight. However, I would not test this without supervision from a Strength and Conditioning Coach or experienced Personal Trainer, since overloading the muscle in trying to match the weight could lead to muscle tear. A much safer and more accurate way of measurement is through isokinetic testing which you can book at a sports injury clinic where they will also advise you on appropriate strengthening methods and be able to check your progress.
4) Previous injury to the hamstrings is a strong precursor to further injury particularly if you have not had adequate rehabilitation to restore strength, flexibility and endurance to the injured muscle.
Now, onto the important stage; how to prevent your hamstrings from becoming troublesome!
1) Flexibility and Stretching
In order to perform efficiently the hamstrings need to be both strong and long, particularly to maximise their eccentric ability. Hamstring shortening is exacerbated by long hours at desks and in cars; part of life for lots of us.
Two types of stretching are important for your prevention strategy.
The first is the warm-up phase which should take the form of dynamic (or short duration) stretching. Warm-up with gentle jogging or perform step-ups on the stairs for five minutes. Follow this with leg kicks. Do not statically stretch prior to your session! There is growing research to show that static stretching, where the muscle is held in a lengthened position weakens the muscle strength by up to 25% thus making it more prone to injury.
Static stretching becomes important post-run or training session. I recommend that you follow each training session or competition with a 15-20 minute static stretching program. Focus on all of the lower limb muscle groups particularly the Calves and Piriformis since restrictions in these muscles are associated with hamstring and sciatic nerve problems. To specifically target tight hamstrings you need to stretch for 3x20 seconds 5 times a day in order for your muscles to become more tolerant to stretch.
Remember that the sciatic nerve can cause hamstring type symptoms if compromised. If you tested positive with the slump test you can use this test position as a treatment tool to help mobilise the restriction. Using the position described, first lift your head up and down 6 times as if turning the stretch on and off. Then, with the head down, alternately point then flex the foot 6 times. Be gentle when doing this, a strong or very painful stretch feeling is not necessary. Repeat twice a day. I would also strongly advise that you visit a sports physiotherapist to diagnose and treat the cause of this problem.
2) Biomechanical Assessment
Again, I'm going to be boring and suggest that a biomechanical assessment where a physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor specialising in sports will assess and correct your ability to perform efficiently is a core piece of advice. Asymmetry, muscle weakness and muscular imbalance will put the body at risk of overload. Fatigue occurs much more quickly and will result in the muscle fibre damage that we see with DOMS, eccentric overload and risk of acute sprain through loss of control and slipping.
3) Gluteus Maximus Programme.
The hamstrings need to be supported in their role with adequate lower back and pelvic muscles, particularly the Gluteals (buttocks). Where these are inadequate, the hamstrings overcompensate to aid stability in the pelvis with the result that they are overworked, short and prone to DOMS or sprain. Are you a runner with particularly tight hamstrings that seem not to respond to stretching? Either your stretching programme is insufficient, or you may have poor Gluteus Maximus activity.
Lie on your tummy over a couple of pillows.
A) Without tensing the hamstring muscles, squeeze both buttocks. You may want to put your hands on the Gluts to check that you are tensing correctly.
B) Then try with only one buttock at a time.
C) Having achieved this, practice tensing one Glut by 50% then releasing slowly to 25% and holding for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 x each side 2x a day.
D) Once you can do this, first activate the Glut 25% on one side, and then lift the whole straight leg up a few inches, allowing the hamstring and Glut to contract. The back should not dip or roll. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat until you can do this comfortably for 4 minutes.
This is an early stage programme and must be done with supervision if you are at all unsure. It is worth visiting your physio or asking a running or fitness coach how to progress forwards. Strengthening the Glutes could mean all the difference between injury prone hamstrings and great performance.
More top training tips to avoid Hamstring Injury
• Follow the 10% rule; increase your schedule by no more than 10% weekly to allow muscle and connective tissue to adapt to the increased work-load
• Do not Increase your training speed too quickly. The prerequisites for running fast are a good training base, no niggles and a thorough warm-up.
• Start an eccentric strength programme designed by your physiotherapist / strength and conditioning coach.
• Avoid changing more than one aspect of your training at a time otherwise you can never pinpoint the source of an injury should one occur.
• Do not be a slave to your training log! If your legs are sore from the previous day's session or your body feels sluggish and heavy then rest or undertake 'recovery training' such as swimming or exercise bike. Use the opportunity of a rest day to stretch.
Final Word
The best piece of advice I can give to prevent muscular injury is to listen to your body. Pay attention to niggles and tightness and do not over-train. Recovery is as important a part of your schedule as the running itself.
Eccentric muscle action occurs when a muscle is in a contracted, tension-generating state yet is lengthening at the same time to allow joint moment.
The author accepts no responsibility for misinterpretation of the advice and exercise techniques in this article. If you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to give you further advice.
Happy Hamstrings!
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