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Continental Resources Inc. wins RES 2017 Partner Excellence Award
Leading RES Partner is recognized for driving business growth in North America
Bedford, MA. , 6/7/2017 – Continental Resources Inc. today announced it has won the RES 2017 Partner Excellence Award for the category, Newcomer of the Year, based on their extraordinary efforts to drive sales, expand the RES footprint and extend the value of RES for customers enhancing their digital workspace environment in 2016.
As a hybrid IT℠ services/solution provider (value added reseller) ConRes provides the broad range of IT products and technologies you'd expect from a distributor combined with the professional services and support you'd expect from a traditional VAR. Our engineers each average over 8 years experience and hold over 500 unique technology certifications from RES, Cisco, HP, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems, VMware, IBM, Oracle, Red Hat, Brocade, F5, EMC, Symantec and more. One of the reasons Continental Resources is consistently featured in the Solution Provider 500 (formerly the VAR 500) as well as in the Tech Elite 250 best-of-breed solution providers in all of North America.
RES helps IT improve the experience and productivity of its internal customers – the workforce – while lowering IT costs and increasing security for the business. RES does it by creating, automating and securing digital workspaces: the assigned digital resources (apps, data, tools and workflows) that a person needs to get work done at anytime from anywhere. With RES, IT ensures that workers can access the resources they need – and only the resources for which they are approved, based on business objectives and policies, and IT provisioning standards.
Continental Resources Inc. was selected based on its extraordinary efforts to drive sales, expand the RES footprint and extend the value of RES for customers building out their digital workspace stack.
"We value our partnership with Continental Resources Inc. and their unrelenting commitment to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. What they have accomplished in 2016 is impressive and motivates us at RES to provide the best solutions, services and alliances to help them continually succeed," said Kyle Nowlin, Vice President, Americas Channel Sales. "I'm looking forward to what Continental Resources Inc. is going to achieve in 2017."
"We are honored to be named 2017 RES 2017 Newcomer of the year," said James F. McCann Jr, President, Continental Resources Inc. "We have seen great success with organizations who recognize the value of RES and how together we can improve their user experience. We are excited about we can accomplish in 2017 and beyond."
About Continental Resources Inc.
Continental Resources (ConRes) is a leading provider of state-of-the-art test equipment solutions for government, businesses and higher educational institutions. ConRes test equipment offerings include new and used oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum and network analyzers, wireless communications testers and other general purpose electronic test equipment. ConRes provides flexible financing options, enabling organizations to buy, lease or rent test equipment. And with a large selection of new and used test equipment from the world's best manufacturers, ConRes can quickly connect customers to the instruments they require, with same-day shipping available for many products. All test equipment is delivered pre-calibrated whether new oscilloscopes for sale or refurbished oscilloscopes which are calibrated before shipping in ConRes' ISO-registered, NIST-traceable metrology lab to ensure accurate measurement.
About RES
RES creates, automates and secures digital workspaces across hybrid environments, enabling IT to improve the experience and productivity of the workforce while lowering costs. RES takes a people-centric approach that ensure workers can securely access the resources they need and are approved for based on business objectives and policies. RES boasts patented technologies, fast time to value, and superior customer support for more than 2,500 companies around the world. For more information visit www.res.com, contact your preferred RES partner, and follow us on Twitter @ressoftware.
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Continental Resources, INC Named to CRN's 2017 Solution Provider 500 List
Bedford, Ma, June 5, 2017 – Continental Resources, Inc. (ConRes), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Continental Resources, Inc. to its 2017 Solution Provider 500 list. The Solution Provider 500 is CRN's annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.
The Solution Provider 500 is CRN's predominant channel partner award list, serving as the industry standard for recognition of the most successful solution provider companies in the channel since 1995. This year, for the first time since 2010, the complete list will be published on CRN.com, making it readily available to vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with.
CRN has also released its 2017 Solution Provider 500: Newcomers list, recognizing 58 companies making their debut in the Solution Provider 500 ranking this year.
"For 55 years, we have worked with our customers to help them navigate the right solution for their environment. Our engineers average over 10 years of experience and have over 500 certifications, collectively from the top manufacturers in the industry. This enables them to recommend and implement the best solution for our customers, regardless of the partner."
"CRN's Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the North American IT channel partner organizations that have earned the highest revenue over the past year, providing a valuable resource to vendors looking for top solution providers to partner with," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. "The companies on this year's list represent an incredible, combined revenue of over $318 billion, a sum that attests to their success in staying ahead of rapidly changing market demands. We extend our sincerest congratulations to each of these top-performing solution providers and look forward to their future pursuits and successes." Kevin McCann, Chief operating officer of ConRes.
The complete 2017 Solution Provider 500 list will be available online at www.crn.com/sp500 and a sample from the list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.
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About Continental Resources, Inc.
ConRes is a Hybrid IT℠ services/solutions provider that combines the broad product choice and logistics services of a distributor with the support and engineering services of a traditional VAR. ConRes delivers enterprise-class solutions to I.T. Professionals in business, government and academia. Solutions range from virtualization, disaster recovery, BYOD, wireless, unified computing, networking, security, storage, and private cloud to UNIX®, Linux, and Windows®. Ranked #59 on the CRN Solution Provider 500 (formerly the VAR 500). A WBENC-certified woman-owned business.
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The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelco.com
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What is Advanced System Architecture?
We've talked about the digital mesh, the Internet of Everything and the rise of smart machines – the constant avalanches of information that are flying back and forth around us, as the technologies that are learning to capture, handle, process and analyze that information in ever more sophisticated ways.
We've discussed the trend of machine learning, that sees devices and software not just analyzing information but using this to identify overarching patterns, make predictions – and learn.
The technology available to us is approaching the point where it can mimic the workings of the human brain. But compared to these developments, the IT architecture in place at most organizations is positively Stone Age. If they're going to keep up with the rate of innovation and opportunity without seeing their systems go into meltdown, these organizations need to adopt the kind of high-powered, ultra-efficient neuromorphic architectures that can cope with these intense demands.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
Neuormorphic architectures? Sounds pretty futuristic, right? And of course, it is. What we're talking about is a system that can constantly adapt, change, learn and grow with the speed and ease of human thought – or at least, one that's heading in that direction.
In order to provide these neuromorphic architectures, advanced system architecture is fueled by field-programmable gate arrays, or FPGAs. This allows systems to run at incredible speed – more than a teraflop – and with breathtaking energy efficiency.
What Gartner Says:
"Systems built on GPUs and FPGAs will function more like human brains that are particularly suited to be applied to deep learning and other pattern-matching algorithms that smart machines use. FPGA-based architecture will allow further distribution of algorithms into smaller form factors, with considerably less electrical power in the device mesh, thus allowing advanced machine learning capabilities to be proliferated into the tiniest IoT endpoints, such as homes, cars, wristwatches and even human beings."
What We Say:
Look at it this way: the trends on the first half of this list are all concerned with increasing the number of potential thoughts, finding new ways to generating sophisticated thoughts, or creating more neurons for ideas to bounce between.
But advanced system architecture is about building the solid gray matter of the corporate, organization, or device brain for these thoughts to actually function, interconnect and build into rational ideas and predictions. The success of innovators in this field will ultimately control the speed at which other IT innovations can be adopted proactively within organizations with the ambition to exploit them.
This is the seventh in a 10-part series on top trends for 2016. In our next post, we'll be talking about another hot new trend: Mesh App and Service Architecture. See you there!
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed Autonomous Agents and Things; today, we look at the sixth trend on the list: Adaptive Security Architecture.
What is Adaptive Security Architecture?
Keeping your business data and digital assets safe and secure is harder than ever before. These days, a single team might access or transfer information through dozens of networks, devices, business apps, cloud platforms, you name it – multiplying the number of potential weak spots every time.
At the same time as this "threat surface" is growing, hacking methods are getting more and more sophisticated all the time, and whole industries are springing up around data theft and sabotage. Not the kind of scenario that helps IT professional to sleep easy at night, that's for sure.
Traditionally, IT security has been all about building a bigger and bigger fortress around your data and networks, and limiting access wherever you can to make a breach unlikely. Increasingly, though, this is shown to be a poor match for determined cybercriminal – and what's more, it can prove to be a limiting factor for businesses looking to innovate and grow.
Adaptive security architecture takes a different view: instead of locking the door and hoping for the best, it focuses on monitoring for threats and attacks and dealing with them head-on.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
The companies that are spearheading Adaptive Security Architecture are moving from an incident response mentality to a continuous response mentality. In other words, they presume that their systems are being compromised all the time and proactively monitor and address issues as they go.
Rather than investing in prevention, they channel energies into detecting and responding to threats – and, crucially to predicting them, too. They keep an eye on what's happening in the hackersphere and use this information and insights to identify and anticipate where threats will come from in their systems. They retrospectively analyze previous problems and build on their findings.
What Gartner Says:
"Relying on perimeter defense and rule-based security is inadequate, especially as organizations exploit more cloud-based services and open APIs for customers and partners to integrate with their systems. IT leaders must focus on detecting and responding to threats, as well as more traditional blocking and other measures to prevent attacks. Application self-protection, as well as user and entity behavior analytics, will help fulfill the adaptive security architecture"
What We Say:
Successful adopters of adaptive security architecture recognize that no system can ever be 100% secure and that the methods of attack are shifting all the time. They don't see a particular fix as the end of the chain: rather, they treat security as a continuous feedback loop of intelligence-gathering, learning and improving – of adapting to security threats as they evolve.
What's more, in order to balance security and growth, IT departments need to understand that heavy-handed control of employees' behavior is not the answer. They need to work with the business, and to appreciate the need for flexibility and mobile working. They need to accept risk, and accept that resisting attacks will be an ongoing battle, rather than working on the assumption that with enough of a police state mentality they can eliminate threats altogether. That's what adaptive security architecture is all about.
This is the sixth in a 10-part series on top trends for 2016. In our next post, we'll be talking about another hot new trend, Advanced System Architecture. See you there!
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed Advanced Machine Learning; today, we look at the fifth trend on the list: Autonomous Agents and Things.
What are Autonomous Agents and Things?
The logical next step for advanced machine learning – which we talked about in the last post – is technology that can act by itself. "Smart" machine implementations that don't just connect to the internet and automate a couple of pre-defined tasks, but can actually make complex decisions. Even autonomous decisions. We're talking robots. We're talking virtual personal assistants and smart advisers. We're talking self-driving cars.
We're talking about a whole landscape of interconnected technologies that don't just communicate and share data without our intervention, but translate that data into information they can use and understand – and then act on it.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
As Gartner points out, VPAs aren't new. Apple's Siri, Google Now, Microsoft Cortana… these tools have been around for some time now, and their potential is firmly rooted in public consciousness thanks to films like Her. But the latest iterations go well beyond simple voice recognition and search functions. They're getting smarter and smarter all the time.
We haven't yet reached the stage where our smartphones can run our lives autonomously, but the latest iterations of these VPAs suggest that we're heading in that direction, and fast. Rather than interacting with our devices via buttons and menus, these innovations encourage users to communicate with apps that act as intelligent agents, acting more as an intermediary than an interface, to interpret our needs and communicate this to our technology.
Combined with the rise of the ambient user experience, the effect is increasingly to have our tech handle our lives with minimal interference from ourselves – anticipating our wishes and putting them into practice with the smoothness and discretion of an invisible butler.
What Gartner Says:
"Over the next five years we will evolve to a post-app world with intelligent agents delivering dynamic and contextual actions and interfaces. IT leaders should explore how they can use autonomous things and agents to augment human activity and free people for work that only people can do. However, they must recognize that smart agents and things are a long-term phenomenon that will continually evolve and expand their uses for the next 20 years."
What We Say:
Yes, the robot age is finally upon us. In first world nations at least, we're hurtling rapidly in a direction that will see our technology take care of just about everything on our behalf – not just prompting us with smart suggestions and data-backed options, but actually developing the capacity (and being granted the authority) to make those vital decisions on our behalf.
But while the image of artificial intelligence in the form of robots and synthetic humans is enduringly popular, it's the less visible, less dramatic manifestations that are proving the most interesting in the short term.
Autonomous software, apps and devices powered by machine learning principles are far closer than AI applications on the horizon. As this slowly creeps into all our tech and becomes a normal way to operate, it is sure to change the way we interact with the world around us for good.
This is the fifth in a 10-part series on top trends for 2016. In our next post, we'll be talking about another hot new trend, Adaptive Security Architecture. See you there!
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed the Internet of Everything; today, we look at the fifth trend on the list: Advanced Machine Learning.
What is Advanced Machine Learning?
Machine learning essentially means teaching a computer to recognize patterns and comprehend data in order to draw out useful insights. Advanced machine learning applies this analysis to multiple layers across big data sets, creating algorithms that mimic the workings of the human brain by making abstract calculations across different points in a network of connected numbers and inputs.
Called deep neural nets (DNNs), this approach to managing and processing information goes well beyond old school computing. The systems it creates can begin to perceive and learn about the world autonomously, classifying and interpreting data on their own. It's this that makes smart machines appear to be intelligent.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
Advanced Machine Learning methodology can be used to drive a huge range of functions and programs. The capacity to run these kinds of complex, multi-layered algorithms means a computer can learn to analyze speech, pictures and video, maps and handwriting as well and cross-reference the patterns they identify with findings from big data sets from multiple sources.
This is laying the groundwork for all kinds of apps and technologies that not only handle problems and read information in ever-more impressive ways, but can also start to generate prediction models. It's no coincidence that innovators from the most maverick Silicon Valley startups to world-leading technology corporations like Google, IBM and Facebook are all exploring, embracing and applying advanced machine learning techniques to help tackle complex problems in their fields.
What Gartner Says:
"DNNs enable hardware- or software-based machines to learn for themselves all the features in their environment, from the finest details to broad sweeping abstract classes of content. This area is evolving quickly, and organizations must assess how they can apply these technologies to gain competitive advantage."
What We Say:
As companies grapple with increasingly large data sets, advanced machine learning will be increasingly invaluable. As we talked about previously in our discussion of the Internet of Everything, we're in an era of information overload, where the sheer amount of data available to harvest is far too onerous to handle. The businesses that will thrive are those striving the hardest to figure out how best to process data, select appropriate insights and apply these findings in actionable ways, fast tracking product development and meeting the specific needs of their client base.
By automating the process in intelligent ways, advanced machine learning will help the most ambitious organizations to do precisely that – and more. It will help to model overarching patterns and predict the future with ever-growing accuracy.
While we're talking further ahead than 2016, there's every likelihood that, as DNNs continue to advance, we will eventually reach a point where technologies and programs can adapt, improve and evolve by themselves, perhaps even learning to program of their own accord. Here's hoping humans will be able to keep up.
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn, to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed the expanding field of 3D Printing Materials; today, we look at the fourth trend on the list: The Internet of Everything.
What is the Internet of Everything?
You're probably familiar with the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT): the network of physical devices that connect to the internet, relaying key data back and forth to provide information on everything from user behavior to stock levels to heart rate, and adapting how those devices work accordingly. Nowadays, there are more devices connected to the internet than people to the planet. Not just phones, laptops, tablets and wearable devices, but cars, toasters, beds, agri-tech, even health-based nanotechnologies that can be injected into our bloodstream and report back on what's happening inside our bodies. We've progressed from the Internet of Things to the Internet of Everything.
That's a lot of information flowing back and forth. There's volumes and volumes of it – far too much information to ever measure and put to good use. But for those organizations that can figure out how to be selective, how to extract what they need and make use of this data, the business benefits are boundless.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
That kind of depends on the nature of the organization and what they're trying to achieve. The trouble with limitless data is that you also have limitless lines of inquiry, so you need a definite goal, a solid game plan and plenty of discipline to get there. Every company will have a different intended use for the data they collect – but ultimately, it will boil down to understanding your customers and your market better, and adapting your solutions and messaging to fit.
From a commercial perspective, this is a big, big trend. As Cisco's John Chambers has explained, this is more than a multi-billion dollar industry: we're talking about trillions. Even in the public sector alone, Chambers has said in the past that the impact of IOE on city planning, health, the military, first responders and more would represent a $4.6 trillion industry.
What Gartner Says:
"Information has always existed everywhere but has often been isolated, incomplete, unavailable or unintelligible. Advances in semantic tools such as graph databases as well as other emerging data classification and information analysis techniques will bring meaning to the often chaotic deluge of information."
What We Say:
Companies, governments and other institutions have a big job on their hands to figure out what kind of information will offer them the most strategic value, exactly where to find it, and how to extract it from myriad sources.
To get anything out of this information at all, they'll need a crystal clear vision of what their goals are in the first place and what gaps in their knowledge they must fill to achieve them. Then, they'll have to work out algorithms to process and analyze this data. They'll have to think carefully about the insights this gives them about consumer or public behavior and how they can harness these to understand their audience and to adapt and improve their offering. What's more, they'll have to do all of this while navigating complex privacy laws and ethical considerations.
That's an awful lot of muddy water to wade through, but the organizations that manage it best will undoubtedly have the upper hand in their industry.
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. So let's get started with the first item on the list: The Device Mesh.
What is the Device Mesh?
Sensors are embedded in more and more of the technologies and devices we use personally and professionally every day. These sensors are collecting data on everything we do, getting more capable and integrated all the time. But until now, these devices have simply linked up to a back-end system, relaying all that data back to the company that created your device or app, provides your internet connection, or software platform – whoever is directly in a position to collect it.
The device mesh, on the other hand, is when the endpoints people use to access their information and applications expand out and talk to each other – they start interacting and working together. The networks bypass the back-end.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
Everything from your car to your GoPro is already collecting information on you, but as devices start to co-operate with each other, your everyday appliance could change the way they interact with you, other people, communities, businesses and even governments. It goes beyond "always-on" experiences: it would a more complete picture of your daily habits, preferences and patterns. This would mean more personalization and contextualization that follows you from device to device. It would, most likely, lead to a dramatic increase in the prevalence of wearables and augmented/virtual reality.
And, according to Gartner's David Cearley, it will usher in a new "post-app" era, as automation becomes widespread and apps become "invisible," – no longer specific to a particular platform.
What Gartner Says:
"In the post-mobile world the focus shifts to the mobile user who is surrounded by a mesh of devices extending well beyond traditional mobile devices."
What We Say:
It's pretty clear that having smarter and smarter devices that are increasingly interconnected is where technology is headed – and having big data collected by our tech is pretty standard practice. Public fears over privacy and data security, which many thought might stem the tide, seem to be outweighed by the sheer convenience of having tech at our fingertips that knows what we want before we do.
What's more, now that mobile has taken the crown from browser-based access to the web, many sites, apps and companies are getting used to the idea that their content will be viewed on someone else's platform, paving the way for more technological integration, too.
So yes, the digital mesh is likely to play a major role in our technological future. But are we really there yet? Will 2016 be the year the device mesh widens its web? … Hmm. That's where we're not so certain. Sure, it makes life easier for customers. Sure, it's a data goldmine for big companies, researchers and governments. And sure, brands will have to get used to closer collaboration and figure out how to build relationships with customers when they're piggybacking on each other's channels.
But until they do, what's in it for them? What's to be gained by consenting to go invisible?
For a lot of businesses out there, it's hard to see why they'd risk jumping before they're pushed. Until the digital muddle untangles its issues and can show brands how they can work towards their business goals, we're not holding our breath for too much collaboration.
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed the Device Mesh; today, we look at the second trend on the list: Ambient User Experience.
What is Ambient User Experience?
Okay, let's start with what "ambient" actually means: something that blends harmoniously into the environment around you, appearing to be a part of it, without directly demanding your attention. Think soft jazz playing in the background, shaping your mood without you really noticing why. Now imagine that rather than soft jazz, we're talking about technology, applications, information. Stuff that keeps working away, ticking along in the background, responding to the data it collects automatically to shape your environment and your experience without you consciously interacting with it. That's the Ambient User Experience.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
To be honest we've been heading in this direction for some time. Many of our apps already integrate with one another, collecting information to automate updates and streamline the user experience. Websites deploy complex algorithms to analyze our search histories, comparing this to big data insights in order to predict our next move with ever greater accuracy.
On a case-by-case basis, the smartest technologies are already able to analyze data on the immediate environment and adapt automatically in sophisticated ways too, whether it's clothing that regulates our body temperature or cars that maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. These products might not have broken through the mainstream just yet, but the capability is there, waiting in the wings for its moment to shine.
What's been missing from the equation until now, is a coherent way for our devices to do what individual apps already do: collect information from one other to shape the ambient user experience on our behalf. But that is slowly starting to change. And for companies to keep up, they'll have to move away from seeking ways to push their app, device or branding to the foreground and instead think about the complete user experience – how to be convenient, streamlined, nigh-on invisible. In short, how to become ambient.
What Gartner Says:
"Designing mobile apps remains an important strategic focus for the enterprise. However, the leading edge of that design is focused on providing an experience that flows across and exploits different devices, including IoT sensors, common objects such as automobiles, or even factories. Designing these advanced experiences will be a major differentiator for independent software vendors (ISVs) and enterprises alike by 2018."
What We Say:
In our last post, we talked about the "device mesh" – the ever-proliferating variety of sensors in our devices that is furiously collecting data all the time, and will soon start to share this directly with other devices, instead of funneling it back into company-specific silos. It's easy to see how the device mesh and the ambient user experience will go hand in hand: as the technologies we use increasingly communicate with each other directly, they'll be able to shape our user experience without our interference, or even awareness.
For individual brands, blending into the background rather than foregrounding your product is often counterintuitive – and that's likely to make them resistant to fully embracing the device mesh. But in the digital space, the genie is out of the bottle. And it's the growing willingness of app designers to anticipate this trend that will slowly drive other technologies and brand strategies in the same direction.
Ultimately, it's all about synchronicity, about gathering contextual data, about getting smart enough to organize user's lives without them really noticing it happening. And if that all sounds a bit like the plot of I, Robot, then… well, yeah. Let's hope our devices don't start developing consciousness any time soon!
As 2015 draws to a close, tech experts are looking to the future – and high on the list of talking points are Gartner's Top 10 Tech Trends for 2016. But what are these innovations all about? How will they impact us and are they as important as they're cracked up to be?
We'll be looking at each of these much-trumpeted tech trends in turn to figure out just what kind of impact they're likely to have over the coming year. In our last post, we analyzed Ambient User Experience. Today, we look at the third trend on the list: 3D Printing Materials.
What's the Deal with 3D Printing Materials?
3D printing has been one of the most exciting, promising and fast-evolving trends in technology for a while now. No wonder: it gives individual innovators, companies and design agencies a way to turn product designs, concepts and inventions into physical objects at high-speed and at low-cost. It's a playground for experimentation that puts control firmly in the hands of designers and inventors, with minimal financial risk.
Trouble is, those experimenting with printing their own products and prototypes are largely limited to using plastics like ABS and PLA. But this is changing – fast. Advances in the field are making it possible to print objects in carbon fiber, glass, wood and other biological materials, nickel alloys, electronics, conductive ink and even pharmaceutical blends.The barriers are falling away. Soon, designers will be able to print objects in just about any materials they choose.
The barriers are falling away. Soon, designers will be able to print objects in just about any materials they choose.
What Does this Mean in Practice?
The implications are huge. From the medical industry to the military, aerospace to energy, fashion to disaster relief, the ability to print custom-made products, parts and supplies wherever you are, in whatever form you need it, is a total game-changer… especially when the capacity to use locally-sourced materials is thrown into a mix. Already, doctors have been able to 3D print a tiny, tailor-designed splint for a baby's lung in a life-saving operation. NASA is exploring ways to use 3D printing to create essential resources on-the-spot at the International Space Station – and, further down the line, on Mars, using the planet's abundant local resources. Gartner expects sales of 3D printers to grow by 64% per year until 2019. This is no fad: this is the future.
What Gartner Says:
"3D printing will see a steady expansion over the next 20 years of the materials that can be printed, improvement in the speed with which items can be printed and emergence of new models to print and assemble composite parts."
What We Say:
3D Printing is certainly no longer new. It is, quite possibly, the single most important innovation to have cropped up in the manufacturing sector in decades. "Revolutionary" is a term that gets bandied about in the technology world way more than it deserves – few things are genuinely revolutionary – but 3D printing might just be the exception.
Until now the only real limitation for designers and creators was the set of materials they were able to print with. As the trend for experimenting with a wider and wider range of materials gains traction – which it absolutely will, before long, the only limitation will be their imaginations.


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I'm not a (terribly) vindictive person, but some opportunities are too good to resist. Which is why I volunteered my ex-husband for the dunk tank at the school fair.
It started with an email addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Married Name. Five years after the divorce, the school continues to call me Mrs. N, in spite of the fact that my legal name was never Mrs. N. The email began "Happy Spring, Mrs. N!" and continued, "We need volunteers! Who's up for the dunk tank?"
My usual stab of annoyance gave way to a surge of glee as I hit "reply."
"I will be working late that evening," I wrote. "However, Mr. N would love to join you." I thoughtfully included his email and cell phone number. Then I did all the things the divorce books recommend -- count to ten, take a deep breath and release your hostility on the exhale -- chortled "Screw it," and sent the email anyway.
Two days later, my 11-year-old son called me at work. "Dad volunteered for the dunk tank! I saw the list on the gym wall!"
"Stupendous," I said. "You should call and congratulate him."
Five minutes later, I received a text. "WTF? Why can't you do it?"
"It's your turn," I texted back. I realized that I felt no remorse. I thought of every cupcake, Halloween costume, Sponge Bob bandaid, homework assist, carpool and camp clothing label I'd provided over the past five years. There weren't enough dunk tanks in the world to even that score.
In the end, my ex went along with the joke. He isn't long on sense of humor, but he didn't want to disappoint the kid.
The day of the fair was sunny but unseasonably cold. He climbed onto the platform to hoots and cheers, wincing as the frigid water slopped around his ankles. For the first time in a long while, I remembered that my ex was actually, in many ways, a decent guy.
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Our son whooped as a third grader scored the first hit. At six-five and 225, his dad displaced a lot of water. "Best splash ever!" someone shrieked as he plummeted into the tank.
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It was 2-0 Rangers just 8:22 into to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoff series against the Flyers Sunday at the Garden.
The Flyers were already in the throes of a nine-game losing streak at the Garden, having been outscored 37-10 (including Sunday's early Rangers 2-0 lead) and not having won a game on Rangers home ice in three years.
Oh yes, and the Flyers were playing their second consecutive game with their backup goalie, Ray Emery, with starter Steve Mason still shaking off what's believed to be a concussion.
Things were not looking good for the Flyers, who easily could have panicked, abandoned the game plan and lost their composure.
But if there was a player on the ice for the Flyers who was less prone to panic, it was Emery, who was as critical to the Flyers 4-2 victory — a win that seemingly halted any Rangers' hopes of making this a short series — as anyone.
Emery is a veteran who was playing in his 38th career playoff game Sunday (he's now 21-16). He took Ottawa to the Stanley Cup finals in 2007 as the Senators' starter. And he had a 17-1-0 regular-season record as the Blackhawks backup last year en route to Chicago's Stanley Cup win.
"He's a battler, always has been,'' Flyers coach Craig Berube said. "I've known Ray for a while. He stays with it. He's very good at that. He's a true pro.''
Berube was predictably noncommittal about whether he would stick with Emery in Game 3 Tuesday in Philadelphia, saying, "We'll look at that when that comes about, but right now I'm not really thinking that far ahead.''
Based on signs in recent days, during which Mason has skated in practice, it appears unlikely he'll be ready to play Tuesday. So bank on Emery, who had 31 saves Sunday, being back in the net. And that seems just fine with his teammates.
"We don't win this game without 'Razor,' '' Flyers center and captain Claude Giroux said.
"He gave us a chance to win Game 1. It was 1-1 with 10 minutes left,'' Flyers forward Scott Hartnell said. "[Sunday] we're down 2-0 and you can tell that he's an experienced guy who's been around for a long time. He got scored on the first two times and he just reset his mind and made huge saves for us. He's been outstanding for us.''
Emery said his goal is "to stay even-keel whether it's going well or you don't get off the start you want.''
"I've had leads before and I've been down before,'' he said "It's a consistent approach.''
That consistent approach is what won Emery — and the Flyers — the game on a day when Philadelphia took nine penalties that could have doomed them against the Rangers potent power play.
"We definitely took too many penalties, but our best penalty killer was our goalie,'' Flyers defenseman Luke Schenn, who scored the eventual game-winning goal, said. "You need that to have success. There's no quit in him.We were down 2-0 and you think you're down and out, but he did a great job of battling.''


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Pulaski Academy tight end Hunter Henry committed to Arkansas in a Monday afternoon ceremony at the school.
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The Pulaski Academy tight end made his commitment official, signing with Arkansas at a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the school.
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Henry said that he's relieved the process is over.
Henry, who was rated among the top two players in Arkansas along with Alabama signee Altee Tenpenny, said he's excited to get into coach Bret Bielema's scheme, one that has put six tight ends into the NFL.
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This is an exciting lesson because you are going to be learning seven essential guitar chords that will enable you to play a ton of different songs. These chords are found in all styles of music, so no matter what you are in to you will be able to use these chords. We will be learning five major chords and two minor chords. All of these chords are open chords. That just means that they are all in the first position and all have at least one open string ringing out when you play them. These guitar chords are the foundation of a lot of the chords that you will be learning in the future. Make sure that you take the time to learn them properly. If the video moves a bit fast for you, just stop it and practice until you feel comfortable moving on to the next chord.
When you start learning these chords there are few things to keep in mind to make the chords sound as clear as possible. Make sure that you are curving your fingers over so that you are playing with the very tips of your fingers. If you aren't curving your fingers properly, they can kind of lay over some of the other strings and mute them. The next thing to remember is to practice often and be patient with your self. Playing these chords requires strength in some hand muscles that you are probably not used to using. Don't get frustrated if you don't get great sounding chords right away. Just practice every day that you can and try to build up your hand strength. The last thing that you should remember is to try and keep your thumb behind the neck. This can be difficult at first but it will help you and the sound of your chords in the long run.
Watch this guitar lesson on the strings of the guitar, fretboard numbers, and the finger numbers if you are not comfortable with them them.
The first five chords that we will be learning are all major chords. Let's learn the C major chord step by step and I will let you learn the others on your own. Start off by putting your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Make sure that your finger is curved over enough so that it is not muting the 1st string. Put your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string. Again, make sure that your 2nd finger curved enough so that it is not muting the open 3rd string. Finish off the chord by placing your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Try not to mute the 4th string with your third finger. Now strum all of the strings except for the low E string. Great, that is your C major chord. Now take some time to look at the chord diagrams and learn the other four open major chords. Make sure to take your time, make the chords as clear sounding as possible, and pay attention to which finger number you should be using. Remember, if you see an X above a string on a chord diagram, that means that you should not be playing that string at all.
The two minor chords that we are going to be learning are E minor and A minor. If you already learned the E and A major chords, the E and A minor chords will be very easy for you. You only have to change one note in the major chords to make them in to minor chords. Let's start by playing an E major chord. Once you have that chord in place, just take your 1st finger off of the 3rd string and play that string open. That is an E minor chord.
Put your A major chord on. Only one note changes in the chord, but we have to change the fingering of the chord in order to play it properly. Keep the shape of the A major chord in your head while you are learning the fingering for the A minor chord. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string and your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Finish off the chord by placing your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Play all of the strings except for the low E string.
Now that you know all of these essential chords, you can put them together to start playing real music. If you want to experiment in the key of G, try using G, C, and D major. You can also throw in the A and E minor if you want to. Try playing in the key of A major too. The major chords in the key of A are A, D, and E. Mix these chords up to make your own music. You might want to look for some TABS to see if you can find these chords in some songs that you would like to learn for yourself.
Once you have completed this lesson you may want to move on to some basic strumming patterns!
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Coren Butler, the daughter of a noble Irish family, secures a prize of a husband in Prince Edward Albert Victor, Queen Victoria's favorite grandson. Handsome, rich and destined to be king, the young Duke of Clarence is also among the suspects as Jack the Ripper's bloody body count spreads terror throughout England.
Henderson writers Lance Taubold and Richard Devin follow Coren's tale in "Ripper: A Love Story," a novel focused on the hunt for one of the world's most notorious killers.
Devin is also a playwright and screenwriter and has published books on acting. Taubold is a magazine writer and Las Vegas performer. His nonfiction book, "On Two Fronts," is due out this fall.
The co-authors of "Ripper: A Love Story" are set to meet with readers from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, as part of the READ Local Author Series. They are also set to sign books at 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at the 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Barnes & Noble. USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham is slated to join them at both events. For more information, visit 13thirtybooks.com.
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She'd just been standing admiring herself in a dirty butcher shop window, angling her head so that it caught the light from a nearby gas lamp, when she heard a seductive baritone. "Miss," the voice whispered. She peered around the corner of the building into the darkened alley and saw him standing there, casually learning against the wall, his gloved hand holding a brass knobbed walking stick. There had been something different about him. Too late, she cursed herself. She had found out just how different. He had even admired her new black straw bonnet, which now lay broken and misshapen just inches from her rapidly numbing hand.
As she stared at the bonnet, bought with dear farthings she could ill afford, her eyes began to glaze over. Why had she wasted those farthings on a bloody bonnet? A princely sum to pay. Vanity. It would be the death of her.
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My 12 year old daughter has had Type 1 for 1 1/2 years. Recently, on the day she received a tetanus shot along with the first of her hepatitis B series, she developed stomach pains which lasted for 7 days. During the 7 days of illness her glucose levels dropped in the 40's. Instead of eating her carbs, she mostly drank her carbs due to her stomach pains. I cut back on her insulin and continued for days trying to get her glucose levels up. No matter how much juice she drank and how many crackers she ate, her glucose levels would rise then fall back down in the 40's in a short period of time. She was doing finger pokes every hour! She was not throwing up. I checked her levels on two machines, so I know her readings were accurate.
Even after her stomach aches went away her glucose levels remained low for several more days. An ultrasound was done on her internal organs, the results were negative. Now, her glucose levels are running high! She is back to her usual dosage of insulin plus extra to bring her levels down.
Could it be possible that one of these immunizations gave her stomach problems? Could one of these immunizations have in some way effected her immune system for a short period of time? Is it possible that she was temporarily producing some of her own insulin, and that is why she remained low? Has there been any studies done on the effects of glucose levels immediately after immunizations? This is a mystery to me! I am hesitant about finishing her hepatitis B series. I am desperately looking for an answer and I cannot find one. Do you have any idea of what was happening to her? And why she's running high now? The whole episode was very scary.
I have not seen this after either hepatitis or other immunization but certainly any infection occasionally can produce hypoglycemia rather than hyperglycemia. Most often this is with associated gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and/or diarrhea) but the stress response can be nonspecific and sometimes paradoxical.
A very conservative and cautious response would be to not give further immunizations in the series but I am not sure that the same response would occur. In the hepatitis series of three, for instance, if it happened a second time I would not give the third shot, of course.
I do not think that you need to be so worried, since cutting back insulin doses is readily accomplished and giving extra carbohydrate would also work. It is not likely that this is any inducement of insulin production but rather an unusual stress/counter-regulatory hormone response that is nonspecific. In any case, lots of monitoring would identify the problem in the future and also the same two options as a solution.
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3 Time Super Bowl Champion Tedy Lacap Bruschi Announces His Retirement
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Bruschi was truly one of the best that ever played on the gridiron and has earned his place in Filipino American history as one of the elite athletes in American pro football.
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- July 06th, 2017
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Leadership is not a formula or an equation
One of the recurring themes I've been thinking about lately has been this basic equation:
(Bad Leadership + Low Accountability) x Bad Culture = Big Problems
The lead company on this in the headlines has been Uber. The litany of events that have cropped up to face Uber since the beginning of 2017 are epic in their scope.
Here's a 5 month timeline:
- February 19: Former Uber employee Susan Fowler writes a blog post accusing Uber of fostering a culture that tolerates sexual harassment and bad behavior.
- February 20: Uber taps Eric Holder and his law firm to conduct an internal investigation of the allegations.
- February. 28: A senior executive leaves
- March 1: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has what is termed "an on-camera meltdown" with an Uber driver
- March 24: The "escort-bar incident" comes to light via another complaint by a female Uber employee
- June 6: Uber fires 20 employees for improper behavior related to sexual harassment
- June 7: Uber fires an exec for his role in a rape investigation
- June 12: Uber COO leaves the company
- June 13: Eric Holder's report is out
- June 14: CEO Travis Kalanick takes an indefinite leave of absence under pressure from the Uber Board of Directors
- June 20: Uber announce a new program for drivers called 180 Days of Change that includes a number changes designed to benefit drivers, including permitting passengers to tip driver for the first time. The Independent Driver Guild which operates in loose cooperation with the IAM declares a quick win on the tipping issue which has long been at the top of the guild's list of demands.
- June 21: Uber CEO Travis Kalanick steps down
- June 22: Some Uber drivers create an anonymous online petition to bring Kalanick back
- July 7: Uber tipping is rolling out to 121 U.S. and Canadian markets today
Think about that timeline for a minute. Five months from the time a former employee wrote a blog post about a pervasively bad culture to the termination of the CEO and the launch of a major employee relations program. This doesn't even take into account the brand damage suffered from social efforts like #DeleteUber or what the future impact to the business will be. They've taken some steps recently and are hopefully getting started on getting things were they want them to be.
This brings me back to my "formula" of which the Uber story is just one example.
(Bad Leadership + Low Accountability) x Bad Culture = Big Problems
The examples are plentiful, if you look for them.
- Zenefits owes $3.4 million in unpaid overtime to 734 employees.
- Three months after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against The Viral Fever's (TVF) Arunabh Kumar, he stepped down as the CEO.
- Binary Capital co-founder Justin Caldbeck takes an indefinite leave from his firm following sexual harassment complaints against him by six women. The Silicon Valley venture capitalist admitted and apologized for his acts in a statement.
- The founder of Silicon Valley-based venture capitalist firm 500 Startups has resigned following sexual harassment claims by several women. Dave McClure announced his resignation in a blog entitled: "I'm a creep. I'm sorry."
- Fox Sports's Horowitz fired amid sexual harassment probe
You may wonder what all this stuff in Silicon Valley has to do with CUE and positive employee relations. Most CUE members don't work in startups or in the rarified high-tech air of Silicon Valley or Hollywood. The thing that differentiates CUE members is they do good work in positive employee relations every day. Doing that basic work to build a healthy culture and to foster good leadership is what keeps these problems at bay.
And if you think this is just a story from the tech world, this EEOC case against a Tampa based janitorial company was announced yesterday. Tampa-Based Janitorial Service Provider Rejected African-Americans for Jobs and Punished Black Employee for Opposing Discrimination, Federal Agency Charges. We'll see how the case turns out eventually, but it is surely not a headline any employer wants to see.
Here's another headline from Miami: Did Miami's biggest developer avoid labor taxes? The feds are investigating.
Here are some thoughts on how Silicon Valley might want to move forward from Reid Hoffman, Founder of LinkedIn.
Here's another good way to stay focused on doing the right thing when it comes to employee relations.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
CAS(E) this Sketch #84
Welcome to CAS(E) this Sketch #84! Hope that you'll join in the fun and create with this fabulous sketch from Chrissy Larson!
I decided on an older Verve stamp and a classic HA sentiment in a fairly bold (for me!) color combo. Just a bit of glossy accents on the design centers, a couple of tiny strips of black, and that's all she wrote!
AND... a very warm welcome to our new CASE(E) this Sketch DT member, Leslie Croghan and this week's Guest Designer, Tracey McNeely!!
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Oh, this is lovely, Michelle! Perfect take on the sketch!ReplyDelete
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TERRIFIC card Michelle, love it!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous and so crisp! I love your style.ReplyDelete
Oooh I'm loving this card! Its so clean and precise and those stamps are so gorgeous. Hope you didn't have to stay up all night for this one!!ReplyDelete
Such a pretty card! Love the way you added just pops of colors!ReplyDelete
Love the simple colors here and the florals are so lovely!! Very impressive!!ReplyDelete


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BSc (Hons) Engineering Management, Lincoln, UK
Accredited by British Royal Charter, University of Lincoln, formerly known as University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, with origins traced back to 1861 was granted university status in 1992. The University consists of many innovative campuses, e.g., Brayford, Cathedral Quarter, Holbeach, Hull Riseholm Park. In which, the new city-centre campus was officially opened by HM The Queen.
University of Lincoln is proud of the quality of teaching and learning it provides, with high caliber academic staff and a total of 60 world-class professors.
The University was ranked 34th out of 109 universities in the Times Higher Education's annual national Student Experience Survey, 2009.
The Lincoln Business School (LBS) has been offering both undergraduate and post graduate programmes for over 20 years and is twice award winner of the coveted Cable and Wireless prize for innovation in European and international programmes. LBS is a leading provider of part-time and open learning programmes that meet the needs of high pressure work environment.
The Lincoln School of Engineering is a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Power and Energy, engaging in world-class fundamental and applied research, collaborating with industrial partners ranging from SMEs to Multinationals. It is the first purpose-built School of Engineering to be created in the UK for more than 20 years.
The School meets the extensive demand for engineers, across the city, country and region where traditionally large numbers of engineering and related businesses are based. In Spring 2009, the University was awarded GBP4.3 million from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to establish a Centre of Excellence for engineering training and higher education.
"At a time when there is a growing national interest in increasing the number of people being trained as engineers, we are delighted to support this significant initiative in this field. We also recognize the important benefits that this project will have on the local and regional economy." David Sweeney, HEFCE Director for Research Innovation and Skills.
"Engineering is as critical to our economy now as it has proved to be over the last century, and that is why it has been classed as a strategically important subject for students. It is still in high demand and is valued by employers across the country." David Lammy, Minister of State for Higher Education, UK
"Since starting my degree in BSc Engineering Management, I have been promoted from a Manufacturing Engineer to a Support Manager of Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. I believe that this promotion came as a result of not only my achievement during my time working as a Manufacturing Engineer, but also due to the Organisational Management skills I developed from my studies. I found the course work is interesting and more importantly relevant to my current work activities. The Change Management, Organisational Cultural and Structural subjects within my course are particularly beneficial to my career advancement and for that I would like to thank all the course tutors at the University of Lincoln." Darren Atkinson, BSc Engineering Management
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Engineering Management programme 工程管理榮譽理學士 is top-up final year degree that designed to meet the needs of students in any engineering environment and want to upgrade their operational skills and progress their qualifications to degree level.
This engineering degree programme includes units in the area of Change Management, Reflection, Problem Solving in the Workplace and Risk. It offers students an opportunity to transfer their academic qualifications and work experience to achieve a degree in Engineering Management through work-based distance learning model.
Lincoln's Work Based Learning Degrees in Business Management, Engineering Management and Logistics Management are based on major partnership with the University has established with the Army, Navy and RAF for military personnel to take, through a flexible distance learning programme.
The benefit of work-based distance learning degree (WBLD) is it breaks down the barriers between working full-time and university training by supporting, enhancing and accrediting the knowledge, understanding and skills already acquired in the workplace.
Taking the benefit of online managed degree programme, you can study for an accredited and recognized UK degree at no travel time and at lower costs.
Web-based learning enables you to study whenever and wherever it's convenient for you. It provides you with guided and self-paced study degree that can help you continue with studies in spite of you being busy with your jobs or family.
All you need is a computer. Just a simple click of your mouse, you'll be able to access study materials and tutors waiting to help you at any time.
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Engineering Management programme comprises of four modules and one report/dissertation. Students can complete the programme in one to two years, depending on individual's study pace.
Sample Study Pattern
Module Name
- Study Skills for Distance Learning
- Integrating Professional Engineering Experience
- Management of Change
- Applied Problem Solving in an Engineering Workplace
- Report / Dissertation
You should normally have:
1. HND or equivalent qualifications, e.g., any recognized Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Higher Diploma / Graduate Diploma / Professional Diploma / Associate Degree / Professional Qualifications, etc.
2. Proficiency in English


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NEW YORK — Jake Jaxson and Chi Chi Larue have released the first episode of their CockyBoys feature "One Erection: The (Un)making of a Boy Band."
The movie is described as a tongue in cheek erotic mockumentary reality series, which documents the journey of the "international boy band sensation" New Direction. This boy band parody stars CockyBoy exclusive performers Levi Karter, Tayte Hanson, Liam Riley, Kody Stewart and Allen King, as well as Trenton Ducati, Jason Maddox, Lukas Grande and Rikk York, with appearances by Jake Jaxson, RJ Sebastian, Benny Morecock and Chi Chi LaRue.
The story centers on the band, New Direction, who have just ended their recent world tour and reached out to indie filmmaker Jake Jaxson to create a documentary of their lives "behind the stage." They also enlist adult film director Chi Chi LaRue to make their newest music video, "Porn Love Story."
"I'm so excited, proud and genuinely happy to present episode one of 'One Erection: The (Un)Making of a Boy Band,'" said Jaxson, CockyBoys CEO and director. "This erotic mockumentary is a collaboration unlike any other in gay adult entertainment, and I can say without hesitation that this is a one-of-kind project and I hope you will enjoy, and share this with all those you think need some 'One Erection' in their life.
"For years I have wanted to work with the legendary director and drag queen Chi Chi LaRue," added Jaxson. "And this project has been a dream. While our styles of shooting are both very different, our love for the art of porn is the same. And we both love the process of working with committed and mutually respectful performers. We knew we were going to have a great time working with each other, and we had so many ideas that even up until the week before we were to shoot the project, we had not fully locked in on an idea. But once we zeroed in on the boy band concept it was like lightning striking, and we have been non-stop on it since.
"Let me say this with confidence — our troupe of actors in this series are delivering performances that are unmatched in the adult industry!" continued Jaxson. "This cast, led by Liam Riley, Levi Karter, Tayte Hanson, Allen King and Kody Stewart allowed us to go there! So please celebrate their work!"
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Avoiding productivity on a daily basis.
Jon Griffith graduated from UC Berkeley in 2000 with an English degree in Film, Folklore, and Pop Culture. In 2005 Griffith returned to his home town of La Grande, Oregon to start Valley Video Services. Griffith has written on videogames for Nintendojo and IGN, played drums in seminal 90's folk-funk-rock band The Dry Season, worked retail in a Portland mall, and washed dishes in the Gourmet Ghetto of Berkeley, California. Jon married his wife Keri in 1998 and is now the proud father of Owen Andrew and Iris Evangeline.


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4 Popular travel spots to avoid and where to go instead
It's all too easy to get stuck in a travel rut. You start thinking about your annual leave and how you should spend it, where you should go, but all you can think of are the same destinations over and over. "Let's go to Bali…" or "How about we spend a few days at a beach in Thailand?" Yea, sure, these places are great but there's a whole WORLD out there waiting to be discovered. So, rather than just going on auto-pilot and going to the same old places, consider these destinations instead!
Instead of Koh Samui visit Koh Rong
There is no denying Thailand's beaches are among the most beautiful in the world and Koh Samui is the quintessential Thai beach getaway. Guys, I'm not going to judge you if you got to Koh Samui, it's gorgeous! BUT did you know Cambodia is also home to some gorgeous beaches and there are fewer people and it's very, very cheap!
Koh Rong is an island off the Cambodian coastline that is picture-perfect, with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water for you to enjoy. There are far fewer tourists than the main areas of Thailand and it's very cheap, with a private beachfront bungalow costing around $30AU per night. The beachfront bungalows are by no means 5-star luxury, they are simple and magical and a chance for you to get away from all that touristy crap and get back to grass-roots travel. Away from tourist traps, you'll find Koh Rong to be visitor-friendly, but deliciously peaceful and simple.
Places to stay
- Paradise Bungalows – Beachfront bungalows from $35 to $100AU per night.
- Sandy Beach Bungalows – A gorgeous location and picture-perfect for $48 per night.
Information & resources
Watch Phoebe on the ROAD TO PHOM PENH with TOP DECK
Instead of Queenstown visit Wanaka
When you think of visiting New Zealand, it's hard to go past idyllic Queenstown. Drive an hour north, though, and you'll find yourself in Wanaka. Away from the snow-bunny, tourist-heavy streets of Queenstown, you'll find Wanaka is an absolute haven. It offers a relaxed, welcoming vibe and views of the Southern Alps that will take your breath away, as well as a range of world-class wineries to spend a day (or two). If you're looking for an escape to New Zealand that's a little more grown up, but no less adventurous and enjoyable, Wanaka is your spot.
I know New Zealand is one of those places you traditionally would think of for a winter break, but the locals in Wanaka rave about the summers! The days are long and you can swim in Lake Wanaka with no fear of shark attacks, sea snake bites or death by microscopic jellyfish. Seriously, Australia… wtf?
Places to stay
- Tenby Apartments by Wanaka Selection – fully self-contained accommodation that's close to everything
- Cardrona Hotel – old-school accommodation with a cosy-cool vibe, attached to a historic pub that serves amazing food and cold pints.
- Edgewater – right on Lake Wanaka, a little bit fancier, still fully self-contained and very comfortable.
Information & resources
- Read my blog post about 31 Things to do in Wanaka
- Watch my video from my trip to Wanaka and feel inspired to visit yourself!
- Read my guide on what to pack for a trip to New Zealand
Watch our SKIING NEW ZEALAND's South Island video!
Instead of Bali visit Hoi An
One of the big appeals of visiting Bali is the delicious food and cheap shopping. Turns out, Vietnam has also got you covered with both these things. The beautiful, soulful town of Hoi An is in central Vietnam, along the coastline, and is an interesting mix of French and Vietnamese influences. Away from over-crowded beaches and bad sunburn, you'll find Hoi An is a peaceful place situated along the water.
Hoi An is an elegant fairytale town straight out of your dreams. The fusion of French architecture with the simple, resourceful lifestyle of the Vietnamese people makes for beautiful streets lined with bright lights, pretty trinkets and inviting cafes and restaurants. It's a slower pace of life, compared to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh but in no way is it less communal. Hoi An is worth visiting because the streets are beautiful and unlike anything you'll see elsewhere and because it shows a slower, relaxed side to Vietnam. Three to four days is a good amount of time to stay in Hoi An.
The food is amazing, providing traditional Vietnamese flavours and European goodies. Local tailors custom make suits, dresses, handbags and anything else your heart desires, all at great prices. The locals here are welcoming, lovely and amazing hosts. You can't help but relax and unwind in this serene spot. It's also a good budget-friendly option!
Places to stay
- Essence Hoi An Hotel & Spa – run by fabulous staff, in a great location, great rooms and well priced.
- Vinh Hung Emerald Resort – situated along the river, big rooms, yummy food and in a great location.
Information & resources
- Read my tips on the best places to eat and what to do in Hoi An, here.
- Read some more in-depth insight here, based on our trip to Hoi An.
Watch HOW TO DO a LUXURIOUS WEEK in Vietnam
Instead of Singapore visit Tokyo
A visit to Singapore will see you visit classy department stores, eat fantastic food and stay in luxurious accommodation. Tokyo offers all this, with a little Japanese flair. You'll still find great shopping, but you'll also discover a child-like element to the city too, with games arcades, batting cages, rabbit cafes and karaoke bars. You can feast on world-class sushi, tempura and some pretty spectacular ramen, then spend the day exploring this eclectic city, bursting with culture and history.
Tokyo retains the high-end feel of Singapore, adding a fun and carefree edge to it that makes you feel like the entire city is your playground. It's one of those places you visit and just spend the whole time exploring, it's hard to sit still in Tokyo, you just want to get out there and have as much fun and do as much as possible because it's so great.
Places to stay
- Hotel Century Southern Tower – read my review of this great hotel here, definitely a place to stay if you're looking for luxury
Information & resources
- Read my detailed guide of 43 Things to do in Tokyo, from the weird and wonderful to everything else in-between
- Read my guide on 9 Things you should know before you visit Japan
- Read my guide on What to pack for a trip to Japan
Watch 6 cool THINGS TO DO in TOKYO
Phoebe Lee is a travel writer and award-winning blogger with a love for storytelling. Phoebe creates practical, fun and engaging written content designed to inspire and energise travel-lovers and dreamers. Follow her and Matt's adventures at home and around the world, right here on Little Grey Box and through Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.


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Pet Friendly
With the majority of beaches being dog friendly all year round this makes Newquay a great holiday destination for pet owners who want to bring their four legged friends.
The beaches are not the only places to take your pet, Trenance Gardens is a lovely area and there are plenty of short rural walks. A popular expanse of grass, an almost park like area overlooking the sea is called the Barrowfields which is ideal for giving your dog a daily work out.
This section lists dog friendly accommodation including guest houses and B&Bs, hotels, self-catering or caravan & campsites. B&Bs, Guest houses and hotels may have specific pet friendly rooms and in some cases some limitations to where your pet has access to (dining areas etc). Some caravan parks have specifically dog friendly caravans and camping pitches, again sometimes with restrictions. In both cases it's always worth checking ahead. Many and varied self-catering properties are pet friendly with an even wider selection available via the agencies listed with us.
For pet friendly accommodation in and around Newquay please scroll down
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Carvynick Holiday Park
Situated within the heart of Cornwall amidst the beautiful countryside of the South West, Carvynick Holiday Resort near Newquay offers holidays for couples, families and mixed groups. Located only 10 minutes from the stunning Newquay beaches and dramatic Cornish coastline, we are also 15 minutes...
White Acres Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
White Acres Holiday Park is set in 184 acres of stunning countryside with 13 fishing lakes, making it one of the UK's premier fishing destinations. White Acres also had other great facilities on park meaning it has something for everyone.
Newquay Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
Newquay Holiday Park is a great country park set three miles out of town. Located in the UK's surf capital which boasts 11 fantastic beaches – most of them with Blue Flag awards!
Whipsiderry Hotel
Owned by the same family for 40 years, renowned for its hospitality & unrivalled for its views. Discover the secret why guests return each year.
Headland Hotel and Spa
Your time becomes all yours to relax, indulge and luxuriate. A breathtaking location and a stylish interior leading out to a rugged landscape and foaming Atlantic breakers.
Crantock Beach Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
Sometimes all you need is a chance to relax and watch the world go by, and there's no better place to do that than Crantock Beach.
Award winning family and dog friendly touring & camping haven with five star facilities including pool and Fun Park close to Holywell Bay. New static caravans for 2018. Pitch prices £16.50 - £52.50 per night based on two adults and one car
The Sutherland
Relax at our friendly, family run, 28 bedroom accommodation,centrally located . Excellent views over Newquay Bay. Most rooms en-suite with free on site parking for guests.
Trekenning Tourist Park
Set in beautiful Cornish countryside and only minutes from Cornwall's finest beaches and attractions. A must for caravanners and campers. Great for surfing and rambling, golf, fishing and horse riding also nearby.
Trewan Hall Ltd
St Columb
Trewan Hall, a 17th century manor house, is located in the centre of Cornwall on the north coast between Newquay and Padstow. It has been run as a campsite by the Hill Family for 50 years.
Newquay View Resort
Newquay View Resort is situated within the rolling green hills of Cornwall's stunning North coastline, just a couple of miles from the vibrant town centre of Newquay.
PricePrice £27.00 Per unit per night to £710.00 Per unit per week
Cornish Horizons - Newquay
Cornish Horizons, one of Cornwall's leading accredited holiday cottage agencies, with a handpicked selection of high quality properties in Newquay and the surrounding area.
Legacy Hotel Victoria
Overlooking Newquay Bay in the centre of town, whether you're on business or pleasure, the AA 3 star Hotel Victoria has one of the best locations of any Newquay hotel. Watch our live webcam www.hotel-victoria.co.uk
Newperran Holiday Park
Nr Newquay
Developed from a small Cornish Farm, Newperran is a peaceful family holiday park, renowned for its spacious flat perimeter pitching, space for your car beside your pitch, with breathtaking open countryside and sea views.
Chynoweth Lodge
Chynoweth Lodge is a Visit Britain Four Star, Silver Award, family run, luxury Guest house.
Sun Haven Valley Country Holiday Park
Sun Haven Valley Country Holiday Park is peace and relaxation in Cornish Countryside, just a few minutes woodland walk from the acres of soft sand, rock pools and caves that form Mawgan Porth beach.
Esplanade Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel - a modern hotel situated at the world-famous Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The hotel benefits from astounding Atlantic Ocean views which are enjoyed from the restaurant, lounge area and many of the bedrooms.
Treworgans Holiday Park
Nestled in a small hamlet between Cubert and Crantock villages, our peaceful Holiday Park is in a rural setting. Ideal for those who like a haven of quiet and tranquillity, off the beaten track, but still within easy reach of the beaches. On the North Cornish coast the golden sands of Crantock and...
Best Western Hotel Bristol
Spectacular sea views, comfortable accommodation, good food and great hospitality combined with a short stroll from the town centre are all excellent reasons why Hotel Bristol offers the ideal location for a family holiday or short break.
Holywell Bay Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
This friendly park is tucked away in the gorgeous Ellenglaze Valley and is just a ten minute stroll from Holywell Bay's golden beach, a short drive from Newquay's exciting attractions and a million miles from the hustle and bustle.


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St. Bernard (c.1090-1153) with a group of monks founded the monastery of Clairvaux, which he directed until his death. He played an essential part in developing the cult of the Virgin, toward whom his devotion was particularly strong.
A reforming prelate, a theologian, and author of numerous books, an abbot who rejected both wealth and images, St. Bernard is the most important ecclesiastical figure of the 12th century. His authority was recognized in all Christendom, and he was very often an arbiter between opposing faction in their disputes.
In fine art he is depicted in a white habit; some other attributes, illustrating different episodes of his life, such as a white dog, a chained demon, a book, a mitre on the ground, a beehive or a swam of bees can also be present.
St. Bernard's cult began unofficially during his lifetime. He was formally canonized in 1174 and nominated a Doctor of the Church in 1830.
Feast day: 20 August.
See: Fra Bartolommeo The
Vision of St. Bernard.
Filippino Lippi The Apparition of the Virgin to St. Bernard, Madonna and Child Enthroned with St. John the Baptist, St. Victor, St. Bernard and St. Zenobius ("Altarpiece of the Otto di Pratica").
Fra Filippo Lippi The Adoration, with the Infant Baptist and St. Bernard.
Pietro Perugino The Vision of St. Bernard.
Recommended reading:
A Retreat With Benedict and Bernard: Seeking God Alone-- Together (Retreat With-- Series) by Linus Mundy. St Anthony Messenger Press, 1998.
Bernard of Clairvaux (Great Medieval Thinkers) by Gillian R. Evans. Oxford University Press, 2000.
Bernard of Clairvaux: Essential Writings by Dennis E. Tamburello, John Farina. Crossroad/Herder & Herder, 2000.
Bernard of Clairvaux: Selected Works (Classics of Western Spirituality) by G. R. Evans (Translator), Ewert Cousins (Designer), Bernard of Clairvaux. Paulist Press, 1988.
Your Saint Bernard by Marian J. Sharp. Denlinger's Publishers, Ltd., 1978.