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A fantastic review. It cant get more detailed than this. The car definitely has stunning looks.
Of all the niggles mentioned, the only things that really concerned me was the lighter steering at higher speeds and huge blind spots in the car. In all the cars I have driven, I never needed to hold the steering with both hands at higher speeds continuously. So I am kind of used to using one hand all the time. People with this kind of driving style will feel uncomfortable and unsure with Harrier.
As per some reports, Hector is nothing but re-christened and upgraded Chevy Captiva. Can anyone confirm this?
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Harrier has the capability to be for Tata what the Scorpio was for Mahindra, hope they tread carefully and surefootedly.
A panoramic sunroof would be ideal to go along with the automatic gear and an optional 4wd mode if the vehicle gets stuck in slush or swampy conditions.
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There were two accidents of Harrier test drive vehicles already. Could the twitchy handling be the reason for that?
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This is my first post in TeamBHP and what would be a better thread than this one to get started with. Firstly a splendid review as usual The eye for detail our guys have gets me everytime I read a review on our forum.
I think Tata cannot get away with 'almost there' anymore especially while the competition is getting hotter . They got to pull their socks up and start investing in a better QC team. Kudos to the designing team though, it has immense road presence, absolutely droolworthy in orange shade especially the rear black strip which seems to be handled very well. I see a few panel gap issues in my Nexon too and I could live with them. But this isn't expected with the Harrier considering it's price range and the #AboveAll marketing.
First Mahindra and now Tata. Steering instability to this level is totally unacceptable from any car. Why can't they get the basic things right. I'm sure there wouldn't even be any attempt to a silent recall of the initial lot. Suggest all the owners to take caution while driving at high speeds.
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As always, a thoroughly analysed review from TeamBHP. A few of points from my side:
1. Regarding Tata's after sales and service quality concerns - We've had our Hexa for a full 2+ years now, having been one of the first customers in Thrissur, Kerala to take delivery in March 2017. We've had a few tiny niggles which to be honest are not at all faults of the car or the quality of manufacturing (eg. squeaking sound from the suspension bushings after a spirited drive through Hampi, Badami, Belur, Mysore from Thrissur), infotainment fuse problems among other things. At no point did we ever feel that the local Tata dealer (Hyson Motors) let us down. They've been wonderfully professional and have always taken care of the car and us whenever we had to sort these things out or bring in the car for regular servicing. During one of our visits, the technical head of the service centre even assured us that it is impossible that Hexa's cabin would ever present any rattling because of the way Tata has built it, and it shows. 2 years on, the car still feels absolutely brand spanking new. It feels as refined, silent, smooth and comfortable as it was back in March 2017 and continues to impress us every day with how it drives.
This brings me neatly onto my next point;
2. Regarding the Harrier - During one such visit to the service centre, dad and I decided to test drive the Harrier and see what the fuss was about (and also because I love keeping track of Tata's new releases and the car industry in general). Initial impressions were good, the display car seemed to be well built and the vehicle as such was giving out a very posh vibe vis-a-vis the tough/dependable/comfortable vibe that the Hexa gives out. Got in the test-drive vehicle and drove for a small stretch during which I realised that unfortunately Tata hasn't been able to outdo the Hexa in terms of sheer refinement and finesse. I feel like I am in a good position to say this not only because of the considerable amount of time I've spent behind the wheels of the Hexa, but also given the fact that I've been lucky enough to experience cars like the Jaguar F-Pace, I-Pace, F-Type and the BMW X4 M40i. They've all been obviously better than the Hexa but the difference was far smaller than you could imagine. It was even far ahead of X4, I-Pace and the F-Type in the ride comfort department. The Harrier on the other hand, felt a bit worse overall in every way except maybe the design, the gearshift action and the infotainment package. Road noise, insulation, vibrations and engine noise were all markedly higher.
Moreover, reports of the Harrier's steering being twitchy at speeds above 120 kmph makes me wonder if an amateur tuned it, because the Hexa holds steady at 130-140 kmph. I know, because I've done it. It masks speed like a car thrice as expensive. This is funny because out of the two cars, it is the Harrier which has a significantly better overall chassis and dynamics on paper.
Now I'm sure all this is because Tata most definitely wanted and needed a first-mover advantage against the upcoming onslaught of rivals such as the Hector and the Venue and I don't blame them. But it leaves me with a bitter aftertaste as what Tata managed to do with the Hexa couldn't be surpassed or even replicated. I hope they sort things out by the time the Cassini launches and I do most certainly hope they don't use that name for it.
I don't mean to offend any existing Harrier owners and I wish you many happy miles with your car, and assure you that with a little forthrightness towards the service centres, they would do a good job of taking care of your prized possession. However, to potential Harrier owners, I would kindly recommend you all to test drive both the Hexa and the Harrier side by side before you decide to buy either.
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The orange is one color which i hated on every car. Be it the XUV, Duster or Discovery. I was of the opinion that manufacturers used and promoted the most unattractive color in their range for any vehicle they had. All Chevrolet Beat ads and brochures were in green. Similarly, all Harrier s were in orange at the media event in Jaisalmer. I think the intent is to achieve atleast some volume for the unattractive colors. One other reason i think behind promoting the unattractive color in ads and brochures is that once the customer actually visits the showroom after seeing the most ugly color in the ads every other color on the car in the showroom will appear more attractive to him leading to a higher chance of paying a token advance. I had seen Orange Harriers only in the media event. All others i saw on the road were white or silver which i believe look best on the Harrier. The snow white DRLs on the white Harrier will definitely make non car enthusiasts also look twice. Having said that color choice on a car is very subjective and a personal preference. My 2 cents...
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@ Prakash_ajp! Well said. The scrutiny and judgement that Tata automobiles are subject to is unfairly high. The shortcomings in many other brands are very glaring too but often accepted because of the larger volume of their sales. The Tatas and Mahindras should be appreciated for their courage to enter segments where Maruti and Hyundai fear to tread. The Harrier and the Alturas are great efforts.
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O Tata!! Why a half-baked product? Sometimes things are really too good to be true. Harrier's got a great presence and is definitely a head turner but these niggles and inconsistencies might just become Tata's Achilles Heel. With the upcoming Hector, things are already turning out to be too hot to handle (case in point the shoddy defense coming from the Tata stable). If these initial Quality issues are not sorted to the utter satisfaction of the owners, Tata can see a lot of prospective customers backing off as the negative word-of-mouth will not sit well at all.
Seriously hope that these issues are sorted for the benefit of the current daredevils (who plonked 20 big ones) and the future fence sitters who just might take the plunge.
BTW an awesome review as usual. Kudos to that.
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I think the laid back driving style of most people also need to be modified so as to have correct leg position while braking. I am a six footer, I keep my seat back such that the wrist line of my hand merges steering top. Also I keep legs such that they are in a slightly bend position while applying the brake pedal to maximum.
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I have started noticing more and more harriers in my city these days. Saw two white ones and a grey one yesterday. Those DRLs are a real sight in the rear view mirrors , especially when the indicator is working. Even people who are not interested in cars take notice of Harrier , just because of the distinctive signature it has on the road. So at least in my city the sales seems to be happening. Kerala has always been more forgiving towards Tata's antics. Got to watch what happens when the novelty dies off.
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My friend was eying the Harrier and after the test drive he was really happy with the car esp. after driving a Santro for around 7 years. He wanted to book the car immediately since it has a 4 month waiting period.
Based on the niggles mentioned in the review and considering the price point, I've asked him to wait and test drive the Hector, Jeep Compass, XUV500 and Innova before taking the plunge. Any other car that can take the Harrier head on at this price range?
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I think you missed the car from Tata stable, Hexa
Looking at the positive reviews it's getting, If I had a couple of million rupees to spare, I would be strongly eyeing for Hexa.
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The Ravens will put a priority on beefing up the interior of the offensive line.
The team resigned center Matt Birk and drafting the top Center, Wisconsin's Peter Konz, makes sense. Konz could play guard, filling the void left by Ben Grubbs, and while learning the center position he would have a great mentor in Birk.
There is a a drop off in talent as far as how analysts are projecting this draft class of centers following Peter Konz. However, the Ravens have options. Since Birk is returning the team could draft a linebacker in round one, a definite (need) priority. Like recent draft picks, the Ravens have given the green light to rookies after learning the offense. Selecting a center in the second or mid-rounds is a strategy that could pay off in the future.
Some other names to keep a watch on at center are:
Ben Jones, Georgia (6-2, 305)
"Jones' best trait may be his quickness and if he corrects a tendency to arch his back when engaged with a defender, he could anchor an NFL offensive line for the next 10 years…In pass blocking, Jones is quick physically and mentally, coming off the line and recognizing defensive alignments…Ben is not a physical run blocker, but due to his quickness is able to turn and seal off the defender. He executes the drive block well..An NFL off-season weight-training program, as well as extensive OL coaching, will correct most of Jones' deficiencies in order for him to become a solid starting center." www.drafttek.com
Analysis: Research finds that Jones has a good feel for calling the protections at the line (line calls), a good knowledge of blocking schemes. Keep in mind Joens played in the SEC–facing some of the top notch defensive players (Nose Tackles) in the country, and he held his own. Excellent quickness off the line and a durable player. Would be an asset for an NFL team, and a likely starter with some coaching. Video Highlights.
Michael Brewster, Ohio State (6-4, 312)
Although he lacks exceptional athleticism or strength, Brewster is a solid offensive line prospect with no gaps in his game. He is a better pass protector than run blocker, but this mostly has to do with his frame. He's a long and lean player who will need to add bulk to his lower half… Brewster has good feet, but sometimes gets a bit lazy with his technique and can get knocked off-balance. He will need to shuffle his feet and better maintain his center of gravity when taking on NFL-caliber defensive tackles. He is sometimes a bit late seeing the second level, identifying a blitzing linebacker and disengaging from his double-team….in this new pass-oriented NFL, pass blockers are at a new premium.–Matt DeLima, fftoolbox.com
Projected round: 3
Analysis: Talented, but like many players selected at the mid-rounds will need some work; add bulk and will benefit from coaching at the NFL level.
Phillip Blake, Baylor (6-2, 311)
"Solid when asked to help in the pocket with blitz pickups. You see awareness and vision in this area. … Comes from an offense that runs a great deal of read option but that also threw the ball, so he will need some development as a run blocker, which right now is his biggest weakness. … Don't like the fact that he only lifted 22 times with 225. He is a little bit behind in that area too, but it is something that he can work on. … Will be a consideration in the middle of the draft because he does have some tools that could be developed."—www.cbssports.com
Projected round: 3-4
Analysis: Research of scouting reports that Blake was not physical enough run blocking. That' might be a sticking point with a lot of teams. He will have to go to a team that believes this prospect could be an effective run blocker with the proper coaching and training.
David Molk, Michigan (6-1, 298)
"Strengths: A balanced, coordinated athlete who sets up quickly and gets in position with nice burst off the snap and good feet. Covers a lot of ground with good lateral shuffle and range to get to the second level easily..Has a high football IQ with very good starting experience (42 career starts) in multiple offensive systems. A high character player and vocal team leader. Very good competitor and loves to finish. Has very good work ethic and is very coachable. Weaknesses: Undersized with limited growth potential lacks elite measureables for the next level. Doesn?t have a stout anchor and can be driven backwards off the snap. Often overwhelmed at the point of attack because of his limited base strength. Needs to sustain blocks longer and can be tossed aside by defenders. Lacks the brute strength to redirect rushers and will never be a mauler in the run game…" —CBSsports.com
Projected Round: 4-5
Analysis: Mixed reviews by analysts/scouting reports and projected pick from the 4 to late 5th rounds. Could be a bit of a project, some upside.

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The Best Affiliate Marketing can Return Serious Results
Affiliate Marketing Statistics You Should Know
The best affiliate marketing websites, and blogs especially, can generate profits of six figures if they have a large audience and successful marketing strategies.
According to the Marketing Resource Index, the average cost for every lead associated with marketers mainly focusing on outbound leads is as high as $346. The cost for inbound markets is only around $135.
How to: Affiliate Marketing Starting Tips
1. If you're just starting a campaign, you need to do your research first of all. The best affiliate marketing promotes the best products out there before they become widely accessed by the public. Timing is the key, so you'll want to look for trends for legal products and services in the future.
2. After you've chosen what products or services you're going to market, you'll have to choose a domain and a webhost. A blog is an easy way to start
the best legal affiliate marketing campaign, and according to the Marketing Research Index, budgets for blogging have increased from 9% in 2009 to as much as 21% in 2012.
3. One of the strongest recommendations in the "how to" of affiliate marketing is to create different pages or even set up several different websites or blogs, especially for legal marketing. The best affiliate marketing campaigns will clump together similar products on the same website and devote another website or blog to other types of products or keep from starting a campaign on the other website.
How to: Affiliate Marketing Content Tips
1. One of the best affiliate marketing strategies is to include product reviews on your website—especially if you've used the products personally. Be honest within the reviews, and focus on how you set up the reviews. Make the headlines compelling in order to try and make the readers read further on. Highlight and bold important facts for the readers who will always skim the articles.
2. Another important point in the "how to" of affiliate marketing is to convince the readers that they need the product! For example, have you used the
product or service yourself because you cannot offer similar services? If so, how has it made your life easier, added to your knowledge, and more? Don't be pushy though. The best affiliate marketing will present truthful facts and testimony.
3. The best affiliate marketing is updated a couple of times every week. If you're writing product reviews on a platform such as a blog, you'll want to write AT LEAST 2 articles every week. The articles don't necessarily need to be long; they just need to get the information across in order to enhance your chances for a lead and a sale. Because the majority of companies use PPS compensation, you need to generate as many leads as possible.
4. Another important point in the "how to" of affiliate marketing is adjusting your content to your audience. If you find that readers are coming to your websites and they suggest products that they want you to cover, use the advice. Offer readers a chance to give you feedback so you can adjust to their preferences.
How to: Affiliate Marketing and Tracking your Results
1. You'll want to monitor the results of your campaign every single day. Use tracking software such as AdSense or other similar tools to track the results on your webpage, but don't change the content immediately—especially if you've just begun your campaign. The best affiliate marketing campaign will make adjustments not only to content but the structure of the website in order to bring in more traffic.
2. Track the amount of leads you're creating. The more leads you have, the more you increase your chances for a sale for the merchant's product. A general rule in the "how to" of affiliate marketing is that you'll receive a sale for every 100 leads that you generate. The content of your legal website can increase these figures, but the percentage is standard even within the largest and best affiliate marketing campaigns.
How to: Affiliate Marketing and the Keystone of Social Networking
Compared to even the largest companies, smaller firms are spending more on social media affiliate marketing in percentage. There are several advantages and add-ons that social networking can add to even the best affiliate marketing campaigns, and some specific advantages are listed below:
1. Trust: the most important rule in the "how to" of affiliate marketing is the trust factor. With a social ad or even a product review that is posted to your wall, you automatically have the trust of your readers because they are your friends, coworkers, peers, etc.
2. Simple: not only is setting up an ad on Facebook easy, it's easier to promote than on a website. A social ad or product review is perhaps the best affiliate marketing because you can reach a huge audience in a small amount of time.
3. Targeting: another reason why Facebook offers some of the best affiliate marketing is because you can target your ads based upon age, location, and most important, interests.
4. Related Content: Facebook will automatically adjust ads based upon content as well. If Facebook users are reading certain pieces of material or searching for certain types of services, advertisements will appear that relate to those queries.
How to: Affiliate Marketing Conclusion
The best affiliate marketing campaigns can take years to develop. You need to be patient while starting the campaign because you don't want to adjust your material too fast or you won't develop a group of readers that are devoted to your website or your social network. As mentioned above, the best affiliate marketing strategy will include new material on a frequent basis, and the material will be relevant to your readers and area of law.


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WithIt, the women's leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, recently announced its 2019 Annual Professional Conference -- a three-day program, June 24-26, 2019, at a new location at The Westin in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference themed "Igniting Leadership" will feature six keynote presentations, three preconference workshops and nine breakout session options.
Registration is open at WithIt.org, with early bird registration offered at $100 discount until May 15.
The conference is led by WithIt's 2019 Professional Conference Co-Chairs, Alexis Koscielny of The Dufresne Group and Cathy Valent of CeCe Designs. "This year's conference features a stellar lineup of speakers on a variety of topics for all levels and segments of professionals in our industry," stated Alexis Koscielny. "With topics ranging from Leadership to Retail Strategies and Financial well-being, attendees are in for an inspiring conference" added Cathy Valent.
Monday's offerings includes preconference workshop add-ons for "VisionSPARK" by Rosie Molinary and "Strengths Finders" by Lorri Kelley, followed by a free Women's Health and Wellness Workshop by City of Hope, General Membership Meeting, Opening Reception and Networking Dine-around Dinners.
Tuesday kicks off with Denise Ryan's "Setting Your Followers on Fire", a keynote on proven leadership traits and motivating employees and improving leadership techniques. Following the keynote, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley will be speaking on "We Need Women to Be Wealthy" and Nicole Leinbach Reyhle of Retail Minded covering "The Path to Purchase: Understanding the Realities, Resources & Revenue Opportunities Based on How Consumers Really Shop".
Tuesday afternoon includes nine breakout session options for attendees to select three to participate in:
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Wednesday morning covers "Women's Wellness" by City of Hope, "Relationships are Everything" by Joan Kuhl and "The Essential Steps to Becoming An Effective Leader" by Lorri Kelley. The conference closes around Noon with a final panel on "Igniting your Action Plan" with conference participants.
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This Day in Georgia Civil War History
August 18, 1862
Soldier Wrote of Deserters Being Executed
Writing home to his wife, a Georgia soldier told of two men soon to receive the ultimate punishment for desertion.
"… Something will take place in our brigade this evening that hasn't happened often in the Confederate army. Two of the 31st Virginia Regiment are to be shot in front of the whole brigade for desertion. This is, I think, the second offence. They were caught this time leading the enemy around into the rear of our army. There has been a great many desertions from the Virginia regiment. None have been sentenced to be shot before. Various other severe punishments have been inflicted on them, such as having heads shaved, branding, wearing ball and chain, their pay being taken from them, &c. The shooting is hard punishment, one that I very much regret to witness but will be compelled to see it. In war, it is a just punishment, I suppose. It is to be regretted very much that it has to be resorted to to stop desertion. …" Source: Mills Lane (ed.), "Dear Mother: Don't grieve about me. If I get killed, I'll only be dead.": Letters from Georgia Soldiers in the Civil War (Savannah: Beehive Press, 1990), p. 181.


text: Good morning. I would like to thank the Committee for the opportunity to speak with you today about cyber security and cyber fraud. As coincidence may have it, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and so the Committee's hearings are timely. My name is Andrew Ross, and I am the Director of Payments and Cyber Security for the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA). Joining me are my colleagues Darren Hannah, the CBA's Vice President for Finance, Risk and Prudential Policy and Sandy Stephens, Assistant General Counsel. The CBA is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada's economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals. Banks in Canada are leaders in cyber security and have invested heavily to protect the financial system and the personal information of their customers from cyber threats. Despite the growing number of attempts, banks have an excellent record of protecting their systems from cyber threats. Banks take seriously the trust that has been placed in them by Canadians to keep their money safe and to protect their personal and financial information. Canadians have come to expect greater convenience when using and accessing financial services, and banks have invested heavily to provide Canadians faster and more convenient ways to do their banking. Now consumers can bank anytime from virtually anywhere in the world through online banking and mobile apps, providing real-time access to their financial information. Today, 72 per cent of Canadians primarily do their banking online or on their mobile device. That's up from 52 per cent just 4 years ago. As more banking and other transactions are done electronically, networks and systems are becoming increasingly interconnected. This requires banks, government, and other sectors to work together to ensure Canada's cyber security framework is strong and able to adapt to the digital economy. As the Committee is well aware, the Department of Public Safety is currently leading a review of Canada's cyber security strategy. The CBA has been an active participant in those consultations and we would like to outline for the Committee many of the recommendations we have already submitted to the government. Lead Federal Agency The Canadian cyber security framework would benefit from having one lead agency within the federal government to deal with cyber threats. Within the current cyber security landscape there are many federal government departments and agencies that have oversight of different critical infrastructure sectors. An opportunity exists to integrate all of these government cyber activities across critical infrastructure sectors into one single government agency. This would improve Canada's resilience by developing common standards, enhancing coordination for intelligence sharing across sectors and with law enforcement, and providing a single point of interaction for consumers and businesses to report cyber-related incidents and cyber crimes. Consistent Standards for Critical Infrastructure Sectors The delivery of financial services relies on other sectors, such as telecommunications and electricity. Canadians need to be assured that all critical infrastructure sectors are protecting them from cyber threats. Therefore, we encourage the Government to create a consistent set of standards and rules for all critical infrastructure sectors. Consistent standards will provide stronger oversight and greater comfort to those using, and relying on, these services. Block and Share Malicious Data Communications The telecommunications sector is the conduit through which electronic data flows. Identifying and blocking malicious traffic, and sharing that information across sectors, would benefit consumers and businesses, including banks. Once a cyber threat is identified, allowing telecommunications providers to block known malicious traffic can help stop further transmission of bad data. Blocking bad data would significantly reduce the volume of malicious emails that target those most vulnerable such as consumers and small businesses. This would also limit the spread of viruses, botnets, and other forms of malicious software that target corporations and governments. It is our understanding that legislative changes are needed to allow telecommunications providers to proactively block bad traffic and we encourage the government to study legislative options for making this possible. Canadian banks and other businesses are also customers of telecommunications companies. Enabling telecommunications companies to share threat information with relevant customers would help improve cyber resiliency. The converse is also true. The financial sector has invested heavily in robust cyber resilience capabilities to identify malicious data on its systems. Sharing this information with telecommunications companies, and allowing them to block malicious end-points, would stop traffic from spreading to other businesses and consumers. Accordingly, any legislative changes should enable this two-way sharing of information. Information Sharing to Build Cyber Resilience The benefits from sharing threat information extend beyond the financial and telecommunications sectors to other sectors, government, and law enforcement. Rapid intelligence sharing of threats is a highly effective means of minimizing the impact of cyber attacks. In order to achieve timely sharing between the private sector and government agencies, improved sharing protocols and control integration is required. We support initiatives such as the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, which promotes the exchange of cyber security information and best practices between government and businesses. While we support greater information sharing, we recognize that security and privacy go hand in hand. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) balances the privacy rights of individuals with the need of organizations to collect, use and disclose personal information in the course of carrying out their business. However, recent amendments to PIPEDA impede the ability of organizations to share personal information to detect, prevent and suppress cyber crime. Banks fully support and adhere to PIPEDA; however, a mechanism to share information about cyber criminals will be necessary to improve Canada's cyber resilience. Cyber Awareness and Education Similar to initiatives to improve financial literacy, we recommend the development of a national cyber literacy program. Cyber criminals often target ordinary citizens; thus greater cyber awareness is needed to reduce the number of victims. A national cyber literacy program, that educates and helps protect consumers, would help to deal with current and future threats. Today, there is a global shortage of cyber security personnel. A talent pool to address the demand is required, both now and for the future. Building Canada's talent pool requires improved educational options for careers in cyber security, re-training options for the existing workforce, mature career-development management practices, and creative cross-pollination with high-demand disciplines that are closely tied to cyber security. We believe Canada has an enormous opportunity to leverage our strong education system and to re-train our highly educated work force to fill that gap. The Future Framework for Financial Services As the financial sector undergoes tremendous change driven by technology, new entrants are able to deliver financial services digitally, fueling competition. Of course, increased competition has a positive impact in the marketplace, accelerating innovation and increasing choice for Canadians. Throughout this change, protecting consumers' security and privacy, while ensuring the safety, soundness and stability of the overall financial system in Canada, remains paramount. Most new technology-based financial services firms are less regulated than established financial institutions, and many are largely unregulated. This makes it difficult to assess the cyber resilience of these firms. Some may have the same risk controls as banks; however, most will not possess the same depth of experience in defending and protecting data in the rapidly evolving digital threat environment. Further, the connected nature of financial services means that this growing list of market participants has the ability to spread cyber contagion throughout the sector. As a result, cyber resilience needs to be a central consideration for policy makers when defining the future framework for financial services. Conclusion In conclusion, I want to reiterate that cyber security is a priority for Canada's banks. They continue to collaborate and invest to protect Canadians' personal and financial information. And banks support the government's work to protect Canadians while promoting innovation and competition. However, the industry recognizes that threats and challenges are constantly evolving. We want to work more collaboratively with the government and with other sectors. In order to achieve that objective, we encourage the federal government to finalize and implement its renewed cyber security strategy to protect Canadians and improve Canada's cyber resilience. Thank you very much for your time and I look forward to your questions.


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Jennifer is excited to join the Growing Generations team and brings with her 4 years of experience in the administrative and customer service fields. She always looks forward to meeting new people and making new friends. In her free time, Jennifer loves being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys reading and listening to music.


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Which is more difficult, trading cars or getting a new phone? I think it may be a toss-up.
Last Saturday husband Gray and I decided to be adventurous and visit the AT&T store. My phone had a ridiculously small amount of memory and I decided to upgrade it. The process took much longer than I think it should have, but at least I was helped by someone dressed as Superman. I have a photo to prove it. It must have been superhero day at AT&T. There was also a Captain America and some characters that I did not recognize. Marvel characters are more to my liking, I guess. At least, after several hours, I left with a new and much more powerful phone. Gray has upgraded from his tiny iPhone 6 to my previous phone, so he came out pretty good as well.
Kitty Kong, my 16 pound rescue, visited the vet this week. He did not want to go, but loved it once everyone started paying attention to him. I was afraid he had ear mites, but luckily he did not. The Revolution I put on him worked, thankfully. Kitty Kong is the first cat I have ever taken to the vet who did not rush back into the carrier at the first opportunity. Kitty Kong did not want to leave. He is really an attention junkie I guess.
New items arrive at Country Store
If you have lived around here for a long time and have never been inside the Country Store, you have missed a treat. The store, located next to Rick's Barbecue, has received many new items recently. There are some lovely embroidered angel earrings available. You can also find hand knitted dishcloths in just about any color. A lot of people rave about the hand made scrubbies sold by the store. They are great for scrubbing dishes or anything else. The store has a new supply of house plants, and there are currently many vintage handkerchiefs and other vintage linens at the store, as well as some really old vintage kitchen tools. Vintage Lefton figurines from Japan reside at the store as well. The Country Store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is a non-profit organization. The store accepts donations and would love to have your old magazines, craft books, yarn, etc.
Civitan Club meets
The Welcome Civitan Club met May 3 at Stone Creek Seafood Shack for its bi-monthly meeting. Special guest and speaker was Pat Ivey, Division 9 engineer from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He gave an overview of road construction going on in our area. At the May 17 meeting, again at Stone Creek Seafood Shack, special guest will be former North Carolina West Gov. David Sullivan of the Thomasville Civitan Club. He will install four new members of the Welcome Club. Sullivan will give a report of NCDW upcoming events. The club notes with sadness the death of former NCDW Gov. Frank Goodnight, of the Salisbury Civitan Club.
Spring bazaar set at Bethesda UMC
On Saturday there will be a spring bazaar from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Family Life Center at Bethesda UMC. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be crafts, plants, "white elephant", baked items and more available for purchase, along with a Vendor Village. One dollar donations give you a chance to win a "themed basket" or homemade quilt, and there are drawings every hour for a door prize. All profit goes to missions. On May 12, there will be a barbecued chicken sale. Plates consisting of chicken, potato salad, slaw, roll, and dessert, are $9. Takeout pick-ups are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tickets contact a member of Bethesda's UM Men.
The health and wellness team at Center UMC will host a lunch and learn with guest speaker Angela Nicholson at 11:30 a.m. May 10. Hospice care and care giving will be addressed. Seniors from Center UMC will have a lake party beginning at 5 p.m. May 17 at the home of Charles and Shirley Richardson. Fishing will begin at 5 p.m. and a cookout will follow.
Celebrate seniors
Senior adult day will be May 20 at First Baptist Church in Welcome. The Senior Friends choir will sing, and the message will be brought by the Rev. Charles Buckner. Lunch will follow in the large fellowship hall for all seniors age 55 or older. On June 12, the seniors will go to the Winston-Salem Dash vs Myrtle Beach baseball game. Seniors will leave the church at 5:45 p.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m.
There will be a yard sale at Paul's Chapel Church on May 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale is hosted by Davidson Preschool.
To report news of Welcome, call Marilyn Hagaman, call (336) 731-7877 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I am a new Spark (Telecom) ADSL customer (new to ADSL in general- cable internet previously) and have noticed that the service, particularly the speed, is very unreliable and poor. Now I understand that the speed of an ADSL service is influenced by many factors, e.g. internal house wiring, distance to the exchange/DSLAM box, network load, etc. but I'm seeing quite a random change- drop and rise on the line speed reported by the modem stats. Let me describe my observations.
Upon first (new) connection, the speed test results showed a speed of about 1.2Mbps down and 0.8Mbps up, 30ms ping. I am in suburban Wellington and about 1.6km from the nearest exchange. To me these stats and performance seemed pretty awful.
The next couple of days I noticed that after every modem reboot or the one-off DSL line drop-out, after the subsequent DSL synchronisation by the modem, the reported modem stats changed dramatically- downstream (and upstream) line rates swung from 4000+ kbps (1500 kbps) to 300 kbps (300 kbps)! The performance on the speed test website reflected these modem-reported stats, where at one point at its lowest, I could barely load a webpage.
I called up the tech desk and they asked me to perform a speed test with them on the other end, and they could confirm that the speed was unusually low (about 0.3 Mbps at this stage) and said that they noticed that that was the line speed sent out from the exchange itself. Hours after another modem reboot, the line speed was back up at around 4 Mbps, only for the DSL connection to drop out and the speed returning down to about 1.3 Mbps.
This behaviour, either by the modem (HG630b) or the actual provisioning of the ADSL service, seems VERY bizarre to me, not to mention annoying and under-performing. I'm attaching the latest stats reported by the modem.
Line standard ADSL2+ Channel type Interleaved Downstream line rate (kbit/s) 1101 Upstream line rate (kbit/s) 733 Downstream SNR (dB) 12 Upstream SNR (dB) 10.9 Downstream line attenuation (dB) 36.5 Upstream line attenuation (dB) 23.4 Downstream output power (dBmV) 18.8 Upstream output power (dBmV) 12.4 Downstream CRC 0 Upstream CRC 0 Downstream FEC 0 Upstream FEC 0
Has anybody else experienced similar issues or is anyone able to shed some light as to what and why this could be happening? Your help is much appreciated!
Edit: Latest speed test; painfully slow DL.


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these mountains you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb…
Being a child of the USA I have taken on certain attitudes, even when I didn't realize it. Growing up in the Southwest solidified those attitudes even more. Attitudes like…"if you want something done right, you've got to do it … Continue reading
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Ain't that America and Wanderlust
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Mr. Joe's surprise… (and I am learning to push through the pain)
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Sparkling Surprises after things Fall Apart
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That South African Word
While participating in a ceremony this week, someone used the South African term "ubuntu." It's a popular term. It's the name of a cola as well as software. People like to use it because of its meaning. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who is from South Africa, said that the heart of ubuntu's meaning is this: "a person is a person through other persons." We are who we are and will be who we will be because of the people in our lives.
Christianity has a similar idea in the phrase "the body of Christ." Encapsulated in this phrase is the idea that we all have gifts given to us by God, but--and here's the catch--they will never be fully realized unless they are joined together. Samuel Lloyd said it this way, "We need each other. I can't be me without you. This is the heart of what Christians mean by being the body of Christ, the church."
As you think about the people in your lives, remember this that you can't fully be you with them. Today, take a minute to thank God for how they help you be you.


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• Release Date: 31 October 2018 (USA)
• Release Format: YouTube
• MPAA Rating: N/A
• Genre: Horror Short
• Running Time: 4 min 37 sec
• Social Networking: Website
Much as a DJ would remix familiar tracks to compose new audible soundscapes Michael Coulombe executes a similar act with his latest film Soundbite. Many Horror enthusiasts will catch the familiar play on the death by curiosity narrative. The idea here comprises pinning the protagonist in a dangerous and supernatural predicament. Whether it is a chorus-filled incantation before a mirror or watching a cursed videotape the results take a crescendo.
Screenwriters Brantley J. Brown and Michael Coulombe crafted a decibel of simplicity with the script. The film offers no vocals, yet the four-minute presentation features a solo performance from Actress Taylor Murphy-Sinclair. A college dorm or bedroom sets the stage for this tension-filled Horror short. As I have exhausted puns for this opener lets begins our analysis of Soundbite.
Soundbite advertises itself with the title alone, the film is sound and it is bite-sized for our short attention span era. For this Horror short there are many high notes in terms of production value. The cinematography which includes the lighting and set design conveys a sense of normalcy, a common everyday life.
The viewer does not know what to expect as the minutes trickle down to the final reveal. This approach is both unorthodox and risky as it plays in contrast to using low-lighting to communicate a sense of dread. The camera work was simplistic with its medium and close-up views. Yet, these angles work in favor of the suspenseful tonality by presenting intimacy between the viewer and the protagonist.
Actress Taylor Murphy-Sinclair presents her role with absent dialogue, an irony in contrast to the film title. This incites the question; is the mysterious girl or the mysterious soundbite from her laptop the star of this show? Nevertheless, Actress Taylor Murphy-Sinclair with her body language alone paints a convincing portrait of a tormented and frightened woman.
Screenwriters Brantley J. Brown and Michael Coulombe borrow an already established and familiar theme in Horror cinema. Yet, the story they convey although common does not feel regurgitated within their film structure. A downfall to Soundbite is the story and lack thereof. The writing team needed to develop the narrative and character arc to earn innovative credits. Brantley J. Brown and Michael Coulombe also communicate less on the external and/or internal conflicts.
There is little to work with for the viewer such as myself that search for psychological meanings and symbolism behind the film. Outside of the strong production value Soundbite has the essence of an elaborate film trailer. Having enough time to convey a three ACT sequence is a common problem for most Horror short films. For Soundbite, an additional six minutes would have worked in favor of an origin story behind the music.
In Conclusion
Soundbite distributes itself as a commendable viewing experience. Suspense takes full control of the visual narrative. While scare factor seems nonexistent for the seasoned Horror enthusiast, the final scene is enough to garner a sensible reaction. Soundbite shines in the production department but falls too short as a Horror short film.


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9th International Conference on Communications Security & Information Assurance (CSIA 2018)
December 22- 23, 2018, Sydney, Australia
Call for Papers
9th International Conference on Communications Security & Information Assurance (CSIA 2018) focuses on all technical and practical aspects of Communications Security & Information Assurance for wired and wireless networks. The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on understanding Modern security threats and countermeasures, and establishing new collaborations in these areas.
Authors are solicited to contribute to the Conference by submitting articles that illustrate research results, projects, surveying works and industrial experiences that describe significant advances in the areas of Communication Security & Information assurance but are not limited to, the following:
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Access Control, Anonymity, Audit and Audit Reduction & Authentication and Authorization
• Applied Cryptography, Cryptanalysis, Digital Signatures
• Biometric Security
• Boundary Control Devices
• Certification and Accreditation
• Cross-Layer Design for Security
• Data and System Integrity, Database Security
• Defensive Information Warfare
• Denial of Service Protection, Intrusion Detection, Anti-Malware
• Distributed Systems Security
• Electronic Commerce
• E-mail Security, Spam, Phishing, E-mail Fraud, Virus, Worms, Trojan Protection
• Grid Security
• Information Hiding and Watermarking & Information Survivability
• Insider Threat Protection, Integrity
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Internet/Intranet Security
• Key Management and Key Recovery
• Language-based Security
• Mobile and Wireless Security
• Mobile, Ad Hoc and Sensor Network Security
• Monitoring and Surveillance
• Multimedia Security ,Operating System Security, Peer-to-Peer Security
• Performance Evaluations of Protocols & Security Application
• Privacy and Data Protection
• Product Evaluation Criteria and Compliance
• Risk Evaluation and Security Certification
• Risk/Vulnerability Assessment
• Security & Network Management
• Security and Assurance in Operational, Technological, Commercial Area
• Security Engineering and Its Application
• Security Models & Protocols
• Security Threats Like DDoS, MiM, Session Hijacking, Replay Attack etc & Countermeasures
• Trusted Computing
• Ubiquitous Computing Security
• Virtualization Security, VoIP Security, Web 2.0 Security
Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit papers through the Conference Submission System by June 09, 2018. Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this conference. The proceedings of the conference will be published by Computer Science Conference Proceedings in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS & IT) series (Confirmed).
Selected papers from CSIA 2018, after further revisions, will be published in the special issues of the following journals.
• International Journal of Computer Networks & Communications (IJCNC) - ERA Indexed, UGC listed
• International Journal of Network Security & Its Applications (IJNSA) - ERA Indexed, UGC listed
• International Journal on Cryptography and Information Security (IJCIS)
• International Journal of Wireless & Mobile Networks (IJWMN) - ERA Indexed
• International Journal on Applications of Graph Theory in Wireless Ad hoc Networks and Sensor Networks (GRAPH-HOC)
• International Journal of Next-Generation Networks (IJNGN)
• International Journal of Peer to Peer Networks (IJP2P)
• International Journal of Distributed and Parallel systems (IJDPS)
Important Dates
• Submission Deadline: June 09, 2018.
• Authors Notification: August 20, 2018.
• Registration & Camera-Ready Paper Due: September 01, 2018


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Almost four years since the 'Signs Of The Future' 12", Dublin's DISGUISE return with 'Bas Fada'. Six more extremely violent and blown out tracks that sound like the best of Scandinavian and Japanese hardcore punk thrown into a concrete mixer. Ever wondered what was on the other side of that enormous slammed door? Here's your answer. Recorded by the band themselves at the Karate Klub, then mixed by Jonah Falco and mastered at Noise Room Tokyo.
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So I've been out fishing for Pink Salmon in Prince William Sound on the F/V St. Andrew for the last week and with mobile internet on the boat I figured I'd post a couple pictures of the recent action.
We've been catching our share and doing well but haven't had a giant set yet. This morning we had a wild rodeo infront of the hatchery and are currently in a 6 hour line for our next set. Pictured bellow is the Rai Dawn about to sink their skiff.
And finally a picture of the boat tied up back in Cordova before we left.


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By Ronald Court
Sadly, I must report that Mother Theora Richards, the 1st recipient of the BTW Society's Wright award for long and dedicated service in keeping the flame of Booker T. Washington alive, passed away Saturday morning.
I went to her home with Bill Craft in August '06 to present her with the award personally. Though she was in her 90's, I was struck with her clarity of mind, sparkling eyes and strong, forceful disposition.
I wasn't prepared for the sense of loss I felt when her son called me Saturday afternoon, for I had only met her just that one time and spoke with her by phone only a few times after. But it hit me that if it were not for Mother Theora, the Booker T. Washington Society might never have come about.
It never ceases to amaze me to see the Lord work in surprisingly and incredibly unforeseen ways. Several years ago, Bill Craft, a Bronx resident and a long ago graduate of Norfolk Virginia's Booker T. Washington High School, happened to tune in to a New York City evening talk show. The guest, "Sister" Theora Richards, talk about the "Booker T. Washington Appreciation Circle" and the many good things BTW had dedicated his life to bring about. Founding Tuskegee University was just the beginning.
Years later, when I met him, Bill Craft told me he was amazed and then angry when he realized that no one at his own high school ("named for Booker T., for goodness sakes") had even mentioned him or a single thing he did to help so many people. It was as if he did not exist.
As a result of Sister Theora's appearance on that show, Bill went to the NY Public Library to research Booker T.'s life and discovered out-of-print book by BTW, Character Building. He took it upon himself to publish it. That book and Bill's friendship continues to inspire and motivate me for the good of the BTW Society and the students we endeavor to help and encourage.
I hesitate to think how much less my life would mean if Sister Theora hadn't gone on that radio years ago. Now she has gone on to be with the Lord… to be embraced as warmly by Him as she embraced so many of us here.


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First University Park Medical Campus Research Symposium draws a crowd
First University Park Medical Campus Research Symposium draws a crowd
Dr. Michael Flanagan, assistant dean for student affairs at the Penn State College of Medicine University Park regional campus, was thoroughly impressed by the amount of interest in the first University Park Medical Campus Research Symposium.
"We had close to 100 people attending," Flanagan said of the May 2 event. "It showed there is a lot of scholarly activity and interest at this campus."
The event created an opportunity for students, residents and faculty to present their research and identify potential collaborations.
"We invited participants who had completed research, had research in progress or had ideas for collaborative research," Flanagan said. "It allowed presenters to get feedback on their research activities and learn about what their colleagues are doing."
Medical students, residents, nursing students, graduate students and faculty from the College of Medicine University Park regional campus and Penn State main campus gathered to present their posters at the event.
The topics of the 34 posters ranged from nutrition and hormones to hospital diagnosis protocols and physician wellness.
"The interest was overwhelming, and it indicates we will continue have a robust annual symposium in the future," Flanagan said.
At the conclusion of the event, Dr. Jeffrey Wong, Dr. Kevin Black and Dr. Mack Ruffin presented four best poster awards, voted by attendees, to:
- Kayley Swope, fourth-year medical student – "Imposter Phenomenon Across the Span of Medical Training"
- Priyanka Shrestha, doctoral candidate, College of Nursing – "Implementing a Two-step Delirium Identification Protocol with Hospitalized Older Adults: A Focused Ethnography"
- Kaitlyn Ruffing, second-year medical student – "Effects of Metabolic and Psychological Stressors on Serum 24-Hour Cortisol and Luteinizing Hormone"
- Chaoran Ma, doctoral candidate – "Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Prospective Study, Systematic Review, and Meta-analysis"
Flanagan acknowledged the work of Dr. Bei Sun, Dr. Mark Stephens and Ruffin in planning the event.


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Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it. – Buddha
To love another person is to see the face of God. -Victor Hugo
In the attitude of silence, the soul finds the path in a clearer light and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. – Ghandi
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection. – Dalai Lama
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. – Richard Bach
Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. -Virginia Satir
If I accept you as you are, I will make you worse; however if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming, I help you become that. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Sometimes the facts, although interesting, are irrelevant. – Anon.
God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches you by means of opposites, so that you will have two wings to fly, not one. – Rumi
If you want to others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. -The Dalai Lama
One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the messiah?" "No", answered Buddha.
"Then are you a healer?" "No", Buddha replied.
"Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted. "No, I am not a teacher."
"Then what are you?" asked the student, exasperated. "I am awake", Buddha replied.
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered. – Nelson Mandela
Nature never deceives us; it is we who deceive ourselves. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Preach the gospel; use words if necessary – often attributed to St. Francis of Assissi.
"To acquire knowledge, one must study, but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." Unknown
Buddha said, "Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful."
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attritribute of the strong. -Ghandi
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something. – Jackie Mason
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle
One joy scatters a hundred griefs. – Chinese Proverb
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. – Winston Churchill
Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed. – Storm Jameson
Your current safe boundaries were once unknown frontiers. – Anonymous
A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in the world. – Mohammed
It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has. – Henry Ward Beecher
There are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulties, or you alter yourself to meet them. – Phyllis Battome
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. -Eleanor Roosevelt
There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward. – Kahlil Gibran
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. -Mahatma Gandhi


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Once visual/recording artist Yoko Ono decided to release
The John Lennon Anthology, a four-disc set of unreleased
rare and live tracks by her late husband, she set the bar as
high as she could.
"I didn't just want to put out tracks that would satisfy the
hard-core fans' curiosity," said Ono, who was a renowned
avant-garde artist before she married Lennon, the ex-Beatle.
"I wanted to put out something John would not have been ashamed of.
"John was always trying to give the best to the world, and
there was a certain kind of sonic intensity in his work and
his life. ... And I wanted to make sure to re-create that."
The collection spans 11 years of work -- from 1969, just after
the break-up of the Beatles, to recordings completed just prior
to Lennon's untimely death in 1980, when he was shot outside
the couple's New York City apartment. It's divided into four
separate discs -- Ascot, New York City,
The Lost Weekend and Dakota, each of which
contains music and artwork that corresponds to a specific
period in Lennon's post-Beatles career. There are also alternate
versions of Lennon's solo work, including hits such as
"Imagine" and "Jealous Guy," alongside previously unheard
original material and concert performances.
In addition to the four discs, the boxed set includes a booklet with
photos, drawings by Lennon and essays by Ono and music journalist
Anthony DeCurtis.
Producer Rob Stevens trimmed 2,000 hours of tapes to 50 hours
and worked side by side with Ono; Stevens lobbied for what he knew
die-hard Lennon fans would want. Meanwhile, Ono said, she acted as
the gatekeeper, keeping a lock on material she knew Lennon wouldn't
have wanted released.
"[Rob] would say, 'This is the kind of thing that fans are
waiting for'; whereas I was there as a co-producer to John in
the initial making of these tracks, so I knew what John and
I would have wanted to send out there," Ono said. She added that
she stood her ground with Stevens over certain tracks he tried to
push through.
For his part, Stevens said he enjoyed the intense discussions that determined the shape of the anthology.
"Yoko really welcomes a spirited debate," Stevens said. "That's one of the aspects of working with her I love, because it's like sitting and playing chess with a grand master. Even if you yourself are not a grand master, the mere fact of sitting down and playing with one almost osmotically improves your own playing."
Among the 94 tracks making the cut was a version of
"I'm Losing You" (RealAudio excerpt), recorded with '70s power-pop band Cheap Trick, which was originally left off Lennon's final album, Double Fantasy. The Cheap Trick version of "I'm Losing You" was recently made into a video featuring footage of the band interspersed with animated drawings by Lennon.
"[That version of] 'I'm Losing You' is a very kind of intense track," said Ono. "There was nothing wrong with it, except that [John] wanted to make sure there was a unified feeling throughout all the songs on the album. ... John's singing very well on [the Cheap Trick take], so I thought that it was important to put it out."
Other selections on the anthology are more unlikely. A young
Sean Lennon -- John and Yoko's son, who now has a successful recording career of his own -- sings snippets of Beatles
songs such as "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "With A Little
Help From My Friends"; Lennon does a blunt 10-second
"When In Doubt, F--- It"; and three satirical pieces feature Lennon aping the singing style and songs of folk legend Bob Dylan. But the result is a well-rounded picture of Lennon's art and personality, something that both Stevens and Ono cited as a goal for the project.
"I thought that would be only too fair," Ono said. She also said the use of Lennon's artwork on the anthology packaging was helpful to the project's success.
"I think John believed in truth and the power of truth, and it was important to project him as he was -- and that was not particularly easy to do."


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Cromwell inland wetlands hearing set for security firm's move
Inlands Wetlands to mull Safe Home Security's building plans
CROMWELL >> Representatives of Safe Home Security have presented the Inland Wetlands Commission with plans for a proposed new 74,400-square-foot building they hope to build off Sebethe Drive.
The home security company is located in a 38,000-square-foot building on the west side of Sebethe Drive.
The proposed new building would be located across the street, on the east side of Sebethe, tucked behind the Courtyard Hartford Cromwell and adjacent to the southbound off-ramp from Interstate 91.
The home security company owns the 13-acre parcel of land on which principals hope to build the new building, according to the plans.
With the proposal in hand, the wetlands commission has set a public hearing on the proposal for Jan. 7, Town Planner Stuart Popper said on Thursday.
The future location of the company has been in doubt since Middletown officials announced last week they were requesting $147,000 from the city to extend water and sewer service to a piece of property SHS owns on Middle Street in the city.
Cromwell officials expressed varying degrees of surprise in the wake of an article on the efforts of Middletown officials to secure the funding as part of a renewed effort to lure Safe Home to the city.
The article appeared in the Nov. 29 issue of The Press.
The security firm, said Middletown economic development specialist Tom Morano, intends to bring its 250 employees to Middletown and expand its operations to 400 employees total within three or four years.
Of the total $145 contribution his office is seeking from the city, Morano said $45,000 would go to a land purchase and $100,000 to defray the cost of connecting water and sewer lines.
In the wake of publication of the Press article, Popper was the only Cromwell official who did not display any real concern about the possibility of Safe Home moving to the city.
Thursday, Popper said representatives from firm had made a presentation to the wetlands agency outlining their proposal "about a year ago."
"We just recently had renewed conversations about this (proposal)," Popper said.
The company is coming before the wetlands agency because the plan calls for filling an existing drainage basin, Popper said, quoting from a fact sheet contained in Safe Home's application to the wetlands commission.
"The existing detention basin on #55 Sebethe Drive will need to be relocated to #40 Sebethe Drive to allow for the development of a vacant property known as Parcel 00066400 on Sebethe Road," the notice on the application explains.
"The existing detention basin is considered a watercourse, and the area where the new detention basin is being proposed (is) within the uplands review area from the wetlands, therefore there will be a direct impact to the wetlands and a(n) impact in the upland review area associated with this project," the note continues.
The property owner, Nadeka, LLC, offers an alternate method for compensating for the loss of the drainage basin by constructing a driveway to the site from its frontage along Sebethe Road.
"Along the frontage … there is a large wetlands area that has a higher value than the existing detention basin, a note in the application reads.
"The alternate of constructing a driveway in this area would have had a much larger impact to the wetlands and to the overall ecosystem," the application note continues.
Salvatore J. Petrella, the attorney for Safe Home, was unavailable for comment on Friday.


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So you want to know how to become a real estate sales agent? Great! Now what do you do? The process of becoming a licensed professional in the real estate industry differs from state to state. In Alabama, in addition to your own general education, you must complete a certified pre-licensing course before you can even apply for a license. Then you need to submit a thorough application package that demonstrates your qualifications.
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Checking Your Qualifications
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1Meet the basic qualifications. The Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) is the state agency that issues and supervises real estate licenses. By state law, AREC maintains certain minimum requirements that all applicants must meet to earn a license as a real estate agent in Alabama. These include:[1] X Research source
- You must be at least 19 years old.
- You must be a citizen of the United States, be legally present with appropriate documentation to work in the U.S., or be an alien with permanent resident status.
- You must be a resident of Alabama. If you are not a resident of Alabama, you may still qualify if you are willing to sign a statement agreeing to the jurisdiction of the AREC.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
2Have a clean criminal record. The AREC has the authority to deny an application from any individual who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.[2] X Research source Having a conviction on your record does not automatically disqualify you from obtaining a real estate license, but you may have to explain the circumstances and receive special permission.
3Wait two years after any rejection or revocation. You do not qualify for a real estate license in Alabama if, within the last two years, you applied and were rejected or held a license and had it revoked. After two years from any rejection or revocation, you may apply but will need special approval from AREC.[3] X Research source
- If you applied for a license and were rejected, within the past two years, but that rejection was only for failing a written test, you may go ahead and reapply.
Part 2 of 4:
Building Up Your Education
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1Earn your high school diploma. AREC only requires you to have either your high school diploma or a GED to become a licensed real estate agent in Alabama. If you are still in high school and are thinking of becoming a real estate agent, you should continue to work hard and complete your diploma. You might also ask your guidance counselor for advice about classes to take that may be helpful. You may wish to focus on business-related classes like accounting or marketing.[4] X Research source
- If you have dropped out of high school without earning your diploma, you will need to earn a GED. You can find out more about earning a GED and taking classes at a local community college by viewing the website of the Alabama Community College System, at https://www.accs.cc/index.cfm/adult-education/ged/.
2Earn an associate's degree to get ahead. While a high school diploma or GED is the only education requirement for licensing, you will have a better chance landing a job as a real estate agent if you have an advanced degree. According to a recent report by the website OutstandingColleges.com, an associate's degree in real estate is one of the three best degrees to pursue to become a real estate agent.[5] X Research source The Alabama Community College System has a network of colleges throughout the state that offer programs in Business Management & Administration, Finance, and Marketing, Sales & Service, among others.[6] X Research source
3Consider earning a bachelor's degree in real estate. If you wish to take your education beyond the community college level, you could attend a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor's degree. Some schools even offer specialized programs in real estate, which focus on legal issues, marketing, zoning, tax, banking, and other related topics. As of 2016, the five top-ranked real estate degree programs in the United States are the following:[7] X Research source
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Georgia
- University of California-Berkeley
- New York University.
4Enroll in relevant training classes. Even if you choose not to pursue a two- or four-year degree before setting out on your career, you can enhance your resume by getting some advanced training. Enroll in individual courses at your local community college, in subjects that are most relevant to the real estate field. These courses would include any or all of the following:[8] X Research source
- Real estate and zoning law.
- Land use and planning.
- Ethics.
- Environmental issues.
- Sales and marketing.
- Mortgages and banking.
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Seeking Employment with a Real Estate Broker
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1Understand the role of the broker. Many people interchange the terms "real estate broker" and "real estate agent," but the two labels are very different. A broker is someone with advanced education and licensing status, who is eligible to work independently. An agent is someone who is employed by and works in conjunction with a broker. The broker is generally responsible for the actions of the agent.[9] X Research source
- In Alabama, you must be associated with (i.e., employed by) a broker before you can be licensed. Your license will only be issued to your broker's office, not to you individually. You will be allowed to work with the broker, but not in the capacity of a licensed agent, until you complete the licensing procedure.
2Seek out a reputable broker. Research real estate brokers in your area. There are nationwide companies that may have offices in your area. There are also small, independent brokers as well. Bigger is not always better. You will want to find a broker that is recognized in your area and that has a positive reputation. Here are some questions to ask or investigate in selecting a broker:[10] X Research source
- Determine whether you prefer to work as a buyer's agent or a seller's agent. Some broker's focus on one side of the business or the other. If you have a preference, make sure it will be a fit.
- Research the company's earnings and business history in your area. You can find information by contacting AREC and asking about a specific broker's history.
- Find out what the broker can do to help you build contacts. If you are just starting out in the field, you will need help building a client list. If you come with your own clients, this may not be as necessary.
- Find out about the finances. If you join with a large, national broker, you may be responsible for paying commissions or franchise fees to maintain your association. This is not necessarily bad, but you should know the expectations before you begin.
- Learn about the working environment. Visit the office of any prospective brokers and try to talk with their agents. Find out how they enjoy the work environment. Ask about any issues that are important to you (work hours, office morale, sales requirements).
3Make your best presentation to get hired. You will need to make yourself appear as desirable to the broker as possible. Emphasize any experience you have in the field, as well as whatever education you have. Other qualities that make a strong real estate agent would include familiarity with the local community, a strong outgoing personality, and an eagerness to work hard. Selling real estate can be an uncertain profession that is really based on the level of effort that you are willing to put into it.[11] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Obtaining a Salesperson License
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1Complete a 60-hour prelicense course. In addition to meeting all the eligibility and education requirements, every applicant for a real estate salesperson license in Alabama must complete a 60-hour prelicense course. Numerous schools, colleges and private agencies offer pre licensing courses, both online and in classroom study programs. You will want to find a program that is convenient to you and that is also certified by the Alabama Real Estate Commission. If you have questions about a program, ask for their certification number and contact AREC to verify.[12] X Research source
- AREC's website provides information about certified programs and their passing rates on the certification exam. You can find links to everything you need at https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/professionals/edu/approved_schools.aspx.
2Take the Real Estate Licensing Exam. After completing your prelicense course, you must pass the Real Estate Licensing Exam within six months.[13] X Research source The exam is offered by computer at AMP (Applied Measurement Professionals) locations throughout the state. Exams are administered by appointment only, Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The fee for the exam is $73.00, payable by credit card, cashier's check or money order.[14] X Research source
- To make an appointment and register for the exam, visit the website www.goamp.com and select the link "Candidates." From there, follow the instructions to select a testing date and time.
- You may also register by telephone by calling 800-345-6559.
- If you prefer, you can download a test registration form at www.goamp.com. Complete the form and mail it in as directed.
- If you need to take the test outside of Alabama, contact the Alabama Real Estate Commission at (334) 242-5544 for authorization and more information.
3Complete the license application. The only way to obtain a real estate license application is to pass the licensing exam. An application will be provided to you with your passing score report. To complete the application form itself, you will need the following information:[15] X Research source
- Your name and basic contact information.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship, which may be a driver's license or non-driver ID card, a U.S. birth certificate, a permanent resident card, a valid U.S. issued visa, or other legal document.
- Answer questions about any prior real estate licenses you may have held, in Alabama or elsewhere.
- Answer questions about any criminal record you may have.
- Signature, under oath, verifying that all the information in the application is true.
4Gather additional required documents. In addition to the completed application form, you must provide certain additional documents. These documents are required to prove your eligibility to serve as a licensed real estate agent. The materials you must provide are the following:[16] X Research source
- Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Information. You can get a copy of this form at www.arec.alabama.gov.
- A classifiable copy of your own fingerprints taken by an authorized law enforcement agency. To get this, you can visit any police department or sheriff's office and explain that you need your fingerprints for a license application. There may be a small fee for this service. You will be given a card for the fingerprints when you complete the licensing exam.[17] X Research source
- Proof of age. This may be shown with a copy of a birth certificate, passport or driver's license.
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent.
- Proof of citizenship or legal presence in the United States. This may be shown with any of the following:
- Driver's license or non-driver identification issued by any state of the United States;
- Birth certificate issued by any state in the United States;
- Permanent Resident Card; commonly known as a "green card";
- Any visa issued by the United States;
- Any other documentation issued by the United States indicating legal presence in the United States.
- Proof of residency in your state of domicile. This may be shown with any of the following:
- Driver's license;
- Car tag receipt;
- Deed to home;
- Lease agreement on a home or residential apartment;
- Property tax bill; or
- Voter's registration card.
- Non-residents of Alabama must also supply the Consent to Jurisdiction Form, which is available online at https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/docs/forms/general/consent-to-jurisdiction-nonresident.pdf.
- Certification of licensure issued within the last 120 days. This only applies if you hold or have held a real estate license in another state within the last 3 years. You will need to get a certification from that state's licensing board.
5Submit the required fee. For a real estate salesperson license, the fee is $235.00 and must be paid by check made payable to the Alabama Real Estate Commission. Be sure to sign your check or it will be refused and your application will be delayed.[18] X Research source
6Submit your application on time. You must complete the application and submit it, with all of the fees and required documentation, within 90 days after your examination date. If you do not submit the complete application within that time, your exam score is considered void, and you will be required to take the exam again.[19] X Research source Send your complete application package, including the cover page of the application form, to the Alabama Real Estate Commission, 1201 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama 36106.[20] X Research source
- You should make a photocopy of your complete application package before mailing it.
- If you have questions about the application, you can contact the AREC at (334) 242-5544.
7Await receipt of your license. If your application package is complete and your application is approved, a copy of your license will be mailed to your broker's office. Until you receive your license, you may not engage in real estate business.[21] X Research source
8Complete a post-license course. Within twelve months after earning your initial license, you must complete a 30-hour post-license training course. This course is required to be issue what is called an original or permanent license.[22] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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- Make sure that the real estate school and courses you choose are approved for the state of Alabama.Thanks!
- When in doubt, contact the Alabama state commission at 334-242-5544 or email firstname.lastname@example.com!
- Alabama DOES allow for real estate agents from other states to apply for a reciprocal license. You need to:
- Complete the 6 hour Alabama Real Estate Law course
- Submit with the application an official "Certificate of Licensure" form showing you hold a current license in another state.
- A prospective real estate salesperson has one year after enrolling in a pre-license course to complete it or the student will receive no credit for classes completed and must begin the course again.Thanks!
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/AREC_Bookmark/ViewLaw.aspx?LawSectionID=16
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/AREC_Bookmark/ViewLaw.aspx?LawSectionID=16
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/AREC_Bookmark/ViewLaw.aspx?LawSectionID=16
- ↑ https://www.realestateexpress.com/real-estate-license/alabama/requirements/
- ↑ http://www.outstandingcolleges.com/the-3-best-degrees-to-get-to-be-a-real-estate-agent/
- ↑ https://www.accs.cc/index.cfm/workforce-development/career-technical-education/cte-career-clusters/
- ↑ http://www.thebestcolleges.org/the-top-10-colleges-for-real-estate-degree-programs/
- ↑ http://www.allbusinessschools.com/real-estate/degrees/
- ↑ https://www.reference.com/business-finance/difference-between-real-estate-broker-vs-agent-7f667f31899fe7ab?qo=cdpArticles
- ↑ https://placester.com/real-estate-marketing-academy/beginners-guide-to-being-a-real-estate-agent/
- ↑ http://www.realestateinsidermag.com/business-tips/10-characteristics-of-a-successful-real-estate-agent/
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/professionals/edu/approved_schools.aspx
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/consumer/tools/becomerep.aspx
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/professionals/edu/exam_locations.aspx
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/consumer/tools/becomerep.aspx
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/docs/samples/al_sales_passing.pdf
- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/professionals/licensing/app_instructions.aspx
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- ↑ https://arec.alabama.gov/arec/pages/professionals/licensing/app_instructions.aspx
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The One That Got Away
I'm not talking about reeling in a fish and losing it. No. This phrase his a different meaning of which I think everyone knows.
That one true love that "got away."
Did they really "get away?" And were they your "one true love" as well? What does that mean?
I think it means it's a construct you have created in your own mind. You have fallen "in love" (whatever that means as well) and you have become, at various points, a near slave to that construct.
That would mean you are possibility "pining" for that certain someone? That construct. Step back. If you can.
Which I have never been able to do. Or at least very well.
Maybe the one that got away is actually you. You might have seen me leading up to this conclusion?
What to do? Nothing. I've had several periods like like this, and the only balm is time. Like a period of grief. What if that doesn't work?
It might take more balm, more time…and…the future unknown. And yet, the future still being unknown, you might end up living in that construct for who knows how long?
I still live in my own constructs or a couple now. Maybe not all the time but the women's voices and laughter, and intimacy of course always come back to me.
And sometimes it almost haunts me. I don't want them to be anything that got away then. I just want to hang on and be grateful for the time we had together.
That makes them ones that didn't get away. Even me too?
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This exhibition showcases the City Art Centre's photographic collections, charting the development of fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day. The exhibition features work by a range of historic and contemporary artists, including Hill and Adamson, Thomas Begbie, Joseph McKenzie, David Williams, Maud Sulter, Wendy McMurdo, Calum Colvin, Christine Borland and Dalziel + Scullion.
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Harwich outlasted Falmouth one to nothing last night in their 11 inning contest. The only run of the game came in the bottom of the 11th thanks to a walk-off RBI single by Logan Farrar. The loss was the third in as many games for the Commodores.
The Y-D Red Sox won all three of their games last weekend boosting their record to 4-5. The Red Sox shut out Chatham last night with 7 runs.
Hyannis finally got a win on Saturday and they kept up the momentum last night with a win in Cotuit. Final score: Harbor Hawks 5, Kettleers 4.
While Orleans had 12 hits against the Gatemen, they were not able to turn them into runs and were defeated by Wareham 6-5.
And Brewster is now above .500 thanks to a 7-2 victory on the road in Bourne.
All 10 teams play tonight. Starting at 5, Y-D faces Harwich at home. The two 6:00 games are Brewster @ Falmouth and Bourne @ Hyannis. Chatham heads to Wareham at 6:30 and with first pitch at 7, Cotuit will face Orleans.