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Rich Lane has resigned as the football coach at Steilacoom High School.
The third-year Sentinels coach submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, principal Michael Miller confirmed.
Miller said the school does not discuss personnel issues publicly, declining to provide more details.
When contacted late Monday, Lane said it was due to personal matters, and that he'll be taking time off to spend with his wife and children.
"I need to take some time, take a year or so off, and see how I feel after that," Lane said.
Miller said that assistant coach Colby Davies will take over as Steilacoom's interim head coach for the rest of the season.
Steilacoom is atop the 2A South Puget Sound League's Sound division standings at 3-2 and 3-0 in division play. Lane's final game as a coach was Thursday in a nonleague loss at home against Tumwater.
Lane led the Sentinels to an 8-3 record and a trip to the first round of the 2A state playoffs a year ago after the team was 5-6 his first year and 4-7 the season before that.
Lane graduated from Girard High School in Kansas before playing at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as an offensive lineman. He previously coached eight years in Corcoran, California before moving to Steilacoom.
Davies is a graduate of Steilacoom, where he played football, basketball and track, and he went on to play football at Western Washington University and Pacific Lutheran. He had been an assistant coach from 2011-14 at Steilacoom before spending the past two years as the head coach at King's Way Christian in Vancouver, Washington.
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Each fall, college representatives visit the HHS School Counseling Department to meet with seniors. Seniors can sign up to attend these visits in the Counseling Department or online through Naviance. Below you will find a complete list of the college visits at HHS this fall.
19- Drew University- 9am
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30- Providence College- 8am
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3- Dean College- 9am
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6- US Navy
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11- University of New England- 8am
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12- Southern Maine Community College- 7:30am
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13- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts- 8am
13- MA College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- 8:30am
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14- Lesley University- 10:15am
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Book, Lake and Country Shows
I woke one day recently to find the series of hot muggy days gone and a beautiful atmospheric morning awaited me. Overriding my usual inclination to grab another half an hour in bed, I pulled on a pair of shorts grabbed camera and tripod and started shooting. this is one of a series and I spent some time experimenting in lightroom with some of the processing presets that come with the program. This one mimics the effect of selenium toning from the wet darkroom days.
Further on the book front, both Ebook and Hard Cover book are now available. Both have been re edited, a cause of great frustration but very necessary. The ebook is available from the Blurb store for 9.99 AUD by copying this link to your browser:
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I got a surprise call this afternoon from the organisers of the Cobargo Country Show. Their big day is tomorrow and the judge for the photographic section has pulled out leaving them in the lurch. Would I step in? I've judged before at club competitions but never anything as public as this. It will be fun I'm sure
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The Apple iPhone 4S was introduced with a function, a function like no other before this. It is a voice recognition function designed to solve our issues, questions, and whatever we could throw at it. Now by the time the Apple iPhone introduced this voice recognition software in their smartphones it is important to note that Apple did not invent voice recognition and that voice recognition have been a long existing technology developed by Microsoft. At the time of its introduction Microsoft badly fails to utilise this feature why Google takes this feature to complement their suite of services. The Apple iPhone 4S' voice recognition does all the searches that the Google one does except that it does it with a difference; a difference that will change the role of voice recognition software in our lives forever. Siri, the interactive voice recognition software that does what Google can do. At the time of its introduction it was so revolutionary that some people actually say or claim that it gave their smartphones lives. At the time it felt like you were talking to a real human, a personal assistant found in the palm of your hands.
Now here is a kicker. What if we now tell you that Apple did not invent Siri? What if we tell you that Siri was a third party app that was bundled with the Apple iPhone 4S and all the iPhones after that? And even when it is bundled with the Apple iPhone Siri is being ran and updated not by Apple but a third party developer. The Siri is Apple iPhone exclusive but the team behind it is not from inside Apple, not even close. The developers behind the amazing and revolutionary Siri is in fact Nuance. So Siri is actually licensed straight from Nuance and Nuance alone is responsible over all functions of Siri. There is however news in the air that Samsung is looking to purchase Nuance. It is also known somehow that Nuance is actually already in talks with Nuance about the possible acquisition.
Despite the possibility that Samsung in the future would own Nuance, Siri will still be an Apple household name. It also seems that Apple would be building its own team just for Siri; to maintain it, update it, and ultimately improve it. How do we know? Apple has been on a hiring spree of late. Other than the Beats Electronics acquisition and hiring, Apple is also hiring some high level researches from all over the place specialising in voice recognition and command. Example? Alex Acero, the man with over 20 years of experience in Microsoft working on their voice recognition software.
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FEMALE, TAN, COCKER SPAN MIX, 12 yrs
STRAY – STRAYAVAI, HOLD RELEASED Reason STRAY
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 05/08/2017, From NY 11368, DueOut Date 05/11/2017,
Medical Behavior Evaluation GREEN
Medical Summary DVM Intake Exam 5/9/17 Estimated age: ~12yrs, female Microchip noted on Intake? Yes 435A6B6532 History : Stray found in building Subjective: Observed Behavior – QARH. Allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, severe otitis externa with purlent discharge in ear canal and crusted around pinnae, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Severe dental disease, slight underbite PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar seen, small soft mass at left caudal MG MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, large firm raised mass (~4cm) at right hip region, significant dermatitis at caudal ventrum and ventral neck, sebaceous cysts and skin tags under neck CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric, dental disease, otitis externa, dermatitis, mass Plan: Shaved and cleaned ears, appied otibiotic. Rec otibiotic q12 x 10 days, rimadyl 25mg PO q12 x 7 days, clavamox 187,5mg PO q12 x 14 days. Will require continued care for skin problems, FNA of mass Prognosis: Good short term prognosis SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age and dermatitis
Weight 26.2
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Two things happened this week. We got the planes back over Ealing and the yoga email scam did another round. (Just so you know, I do teach yoga, qualified in 2003 in the Iyengar method, so that's how they find me). I'm posting this one from a man who claims to be called Paul Martin and claims to be Australian. See if you can spot where he goes wrong...
Scammers are doing their best to target people they think are going to be trusting and honest (but neglecting to recall that yoga teachers are working towards point 4) in his list...) Read on and please feel free to be slightly outraged at the audacity of these people.
I hope this email meets you in good health and spirits. I'm coming with My wife to the UK for a 2 weeks and 4 days holiday with 4 of my Bulgarian Friends.I m actually from Australia. As part of our Vacation Arrangement, we would need classes in yoga retreat. We are looking for a Yoga teacher/instructor who will assist us with some few excises steps as well as give us a fun choreography which both i and My friends will enjoy. Please let me have the types of Yoga you teach.
Date of Arrival: 26th OF June 2010
Date for Lessons:28th of June 2010 to 13th of July 2010.
We would need 2 to 3 hours of lessons ( 4 days a week) for 2 weeks.
Time of lessons:The morning class will be at 8am (tbc) and the evening class at
5.30pm (tbc).
I will send to you my credit card details for a deposit for you to hold the date for us. I hope you have a credit card facility? So confirm this and provide me with your
Your Full Name:..........
Contact address:.................
Phone/mobile number(s) :.............. .
Cost/deposit required...................
Please kindly confirm the reservation for the above dates so that we can process with the total cost of 2 weeks.
This goal is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of:
1) A body of optimum health and strength
2) Senses under total control
3) A mind well disciplined, clear and calm
4) An intellect as sharp as a razor
5) A will as strong and pliable as steel
6) A heart full of unconditional love & compassion
7) An ego as pure as crystal
8) A life filled with Supreme Peace and Joy.
Best Regards
Friday, 23 April 2010
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Good footage of the St David's Singers singing 'Blue Danube'.
The St David's Singers (male voice choir) sing 'The Blue Danube' - dupe of PSP 767.
The Vienna Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Felix Weingartner, plays "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss.
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Posted on July 16th, 2017 by
What does the GDPR cover?
The GDPR covers any information processed by your organisation in regard to a natural person or data subject. In plain English that's any identifiable person that is still alive. The GDPR covers personally identifiable information (PII) and includes any set of information that can be used to identify a Data Subject including (but not limited to) names, addresses, email addresses and financial data.
Does it apply to my organisation?
Yes! It's as simple as that – it applies to every organisation in the UK and Europe irrelevant of the outcome of Brexit talks.
What are the main principals of the GDPR?
The GDPR covers the collection, processing, storage and destruction of sensitive data. We'll cover compliance in more detail in a future email but for now there are some very important principals:
- Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently.
- Personal data can only be collected for specified purposes.
- Personal data must be relevant and limited to what is necessary.
- Personal data must be accurate and up to date.
- Personal data must be kept in a form such that the data subject can be identified only as long as is necessary.
- Personal data must be processed in a manner as to ensure its security.
In a nutshell – What does that really mean for my business?
It means you need to know your data in a way you have probably never considered before. You need to understand your entire data lifecycle and ensure you are compliant at each stage.
- Collection – Have you gained consent to collect and process the data? Consent under the GDPR is very specific. If you require the data for four purposes you must gain consent explicitly for all four. Implied consent is not enough!
- Processing – Is your use of data lawful and transparent? Is what you are doing with your data necessary and are data subjects aware of how you are utilising their information?
- Storage – Where does your data reside – is it local or cloud based? Are appropriate controls in place to protect that data? Can you locate data about an individual if asked to provide it?
- Transfer – If data is being transferred within and without your organisation, is it being done lawfully? Are you sure it is safe in transit and are you sure that the recipient of that data is also GDPR compliant?
- Destruction – Are you retaining data only as long as is necessary? There is an in-built 'right to be forgotten' in the GDPR so destruction of data is as critical as its collection.
Where do I even start?
This can all seem a bit daunting and in truth, there is a lot of work to be done. However, it can be broken down in to manageable steps – the key is documentation! Businesses have until May 2018 to ensure compliance so there is absolutely no need to panic.
We've broken this down in to four concepts you need to consider:
People – Policies – Technology – Monitoring
The two most critical bits here are people and policies. There is no magic technological fix to the GDPR. Training, policies, procedures, and written contracts will always trump technical intervention. That's not to say technical controls are superfluous. There are times when technology is absolutely the answer but technology should be implemented to address a specific risk that is not addressed by people and policies.
What can Geek-Guru do to help?
We are keen to stress that all of this can be done internally – it does not require external intervention to achieve compliance. That being said we also appreciate that many of our clients will not have the time or inclination to do this themselves. We have worked hard to ensure our team is up to the challenge of assisting our clients with GDPR. Just drop us a line to book a consultation!Posted in: Data Privacy (EU-GDPR), It 4 business, IT Security
Posted on June 06th, 2017 by
As you may or may not be aware the data protection act is coming to an end. The data protection act was implemented two decades ago and the world of business IT has changed significantly in that time. The EU-GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the replacement and in May 2018 this legislation will take effect in the UK (it will take effect irrelevant of Brexit outcomes)
This legislation is fairly significant. The data protection act left a great deal up to individual businesses as to how they went about protecting personal data. For most organisations data protection took a back seat over day-to-day business. The EU-GDPR is significantly more prescriptive and the fines for non-compliance are potentially very high (up to 4% of turnover or €20 million).
At Geek-Guru we have been preparing for the EU-GDPR for some time.
Whilst the EU-GDPR has now been formalised there is still some uncertainty about how the legislation will be formalised in UK law. The feeling is therefore that this will very much be an evolving subject with changes coming in as and when these laws are tested in court. The key term here is 'tested in court'. This legislation gives a great deal of power to 'data subjects'. These are the people for which you hold personal data. We do not want our clients to become test cases in what will be one of the most wide-reaching changes in IT legislation for decades.
So, what can you do?
There are several aspects to this. Some are technical – such as IT security provision. Some are policy and procedures – such as incident management. However, the majority of your obligations will come down to data itself. How data is identified, how data is stored, how data is processed and how data is protected. The key provision in the legislation is 'data protection by design and by default'. For this to happen you will need to understand your data in a way that you've probably never had to think about before.
Over the coming weeks we will be putting together info for our clients on what you will need to do, who you will need to speak to, and what you will need to look at to ensure you are compliant. In the short term, we feel that it would be good if clients start thinking about where their data is stored, what applications are used to store personal data, and how are they accessed. If these are big named software houses like Sage and Microsoft then the changes should be possible with limited fuss and expense. If these are custom applications, or older legacy applications, then now may be the time to start a dialogue with your software provider about what they have planned for EU-GDPR compliance. This absolutely should not be left until the last minute!
What can Geek-Guru help with?
Within a few months we will have the following certifications and specialisms on board:
CIPP – Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CND – certified network defender
ECES – Certified Encryption Specialist
As I'm sure you can appreciate this is huge investment in regard to engineer training and recruitment. However, it is the only way we feel that we can provide the level of expertise that will be required of us going forward.
We will be putting together some consultancy packages to help clients with the transition. This will include help with policies and procedures and also with technical measures that will be required to achieve compliance. We're also on hand for any questions or advice you may need.Posted in: Data Privacy (EU-GDPR), It 4 business, IT Security
Posted on May 16th, 2017 by
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon. However it takes something like the NHS hack to really highlight quite how damaging it can be. If an organisation as large and security obsessed as the NHS can be hit then how do smaller organisations protect themselves?
"More than 4,000 ransomware attacks have occurred every day since the beginning of 2016." – CCIPS
There is no doubt that these types of viruses can be damaging to businesses of all size. There are however a number of steps that businesses can take to both protect themselves in the first place and minimise the impact of any infection.
"54% of UK companies hit" – Malwarebytes
Policies and training make up the backbone of an IT security program. It would be foolish to think that technology alone is enough to prevent infections or data breaches. There is no magic button you can press that will instantly prevent anything nasty happening to your network. Security comes down to careful planning, preparation, and planning and these things take time and commitment. A clear and concise IT policy is a great start. It can help clarify a company's position on security, help inform staff on what is and is not expected of them and ensure that risks are clearly communicated to users of the network.
- Have an IT policy that defines what is and is not an acceptable use of the IT system.
- Ensure that staff receive training on security issues and have read and understand the policies.
- Ensure that policies are followed at all times with no exceptions – even by management. Management often have the greatest access to data and yet take security the least seriously. It sets a bad example if management flaunt the rules and staff will quickly determine security is not as much of an issue as has been made out.
- Ensure that if something does happen, and a breach does occur, that staff know how to react quickly and appropriately.
The perimeter of your network can be seen as the external fortification of your IT system. It is what separates your internal network (your servers and computers) from the wider internet. In days gone by the perimeter of your network was more clearly defined. Computers and servers lay within the perimeter; everything else outside. With smart-phones, bring your own device, remote workers and cloud computing the perimeter has become significantly more amorphous. The perimeter is however, still a critically important concept.
- Ensure you have a firewall in place and ideally a full UTM device (unified threat management) such as a WatchGuard. This will actively filter traffic as it passes through it rather than just allowing it or blocking it. A UTM will also look for signs of an attack and inform the appropriate people.
- Ensure you have a spam filter in place to identify and remove malicious emails before they reach users. No filter is 100% effective but they can significantly reduce the number of malicious emails that make it through to users inboxes.
"In 2016 40% of all spam email had ransomware" – IBM
- Ensure that there is an enforced policy on how USB storage devices are used. Do not allow staff to use their own devices or attach unauthorised devices to the network.
- Consider web-filtering if users do not need to access the entire internet to perform their job function. Do not allow personal use of the internet – even at lunch. Users invariably have smart-phones they can use for that and if needed a guest WIFI or guest computers should be provided.
- Closely monitor the use of remote access to those that require it and ensure that access is granted only to those systems that are needed at the time.
Internal Protection
Internal protection measures are those measures you should take within your network. These either help to prevent infection in the first place or limit the spread of an infection should the worst happen.
It would be foolish to assume that perimeter security is always going to be completely effective. By operating a layered approach to security you make life as difficult as possible for would be hackers and give yourself extra time to deal with the results of an infection.
"Attacks expected to double in 2017" – Beazley via SC Magazine
- Ensure that machines are updated with Windows updates but also software updates such as Java and Adobe.
- Ensure machines are running up to date anti-virus software.
- Ensure your anti-virus software is monitored so infections are spotted quickly.
- Older machines running operating systems that are beyond their support window (such as Windows XP) should be considered an immediate threat that CANNOT be secured.
- Consider running all machines without local admin rights for day-to-day users.
- Servers should be set up such that files are only accessible by those that absolutely need access to them. This minimises the risk should a user's machine become infected.
Lastly, even companies with huge IT security budgets can still pick up infections. The final bastion against any hack or infection is a good backup. Backup is critically important – we cannot say this enough. Without a decent backup of data paying the ransom may be the only viable option for recovery of data. With a decent backup, a ransomware infection becomes an inconvenience rather than a complete disaster.
"70% of businesses paid the ransom" – IBM
- Ensure you have a backup of ALL your critical data – be that data stored on your server or individual PCs.
- Ensure your backup is rotated regularly and that one copy is always offline. A backup to a networked device, such as a NAS, is a nice part of a layered backup strategy but should not be considered fool proof. If a virus can infect your server it can also infect any networked devices.
- If swapping of backups is problematic, or unlikely to occur regularly, consider an automated cloud backup system.
- Ideally have multiple layered backups. This maximises your chance of a successful backup and ensures that different data types are dealt with in an appropriate manner.
- Ensure that backups are monitored so if there is an issue it is picked up early and remedied.
- Consider how long you could be without your IT system and choose your backup appropriately. If 24-48 hours is too long then you need to consider a backup system that has a business continuity function.
"Most businesses face at least 2 days of downtime" – Intermedia and Aberdeen Group
Remember IT security does not just happen. Equally, IT security is not the job of just one or two individuals. IT security is the job of the entire organisation!Posted in: It 4 business, IT Security
IT Security: UK Security Breaches Survey 2017
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(Gov.uk: Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017)
In 2016 / 2017, 46% of UK businesses suffered one or more security breaches. Medium and large businesses accounting for a greater proportion than smaller businesses. The severity and scale of breaches is not always measured financially. However, of those that did calculate it, the average cost to the business over the year was £1,570 with larger businesses showing higher losses at £19,600.
The average time taken to recover from a breach was 1.2 days. For some breaches this could be a minor consideration (for example if a single machine is infected by a virus and taken out of action). In other cases a breach could be much more damaging with multiple systems or employees affected. A business reliant on their website for sales could notice a significant impact from 1.2 days of downtime.
There are a number of graphs in the report and we have identified four that are of particular interest. These are the type of breach, the result of breaches, the outcomes from a breach and the actions taken afterwards.
Types of security breaches
By far the most significant attack vector continues to be fraudulent emails. Whilst filters and anti-spam systems can reduce the incidents of bogus emails, no system is 100% effective. Staff training in how to spot fraudulent emails continues to be our recommendation.
Ransomware makes it's first appearance in the list in 2017. Ransomware is a specific type of malware that makes a company files inaccessible in some way. The fraudsters then attempt to extort money to restore access. This type of malware has been on the rise for several years. It represents a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. Our recommendation is to ensure that anti-virus software is regularly updated, consider a perimeter anti-malware system (such as a WatchGuard router) and ensure backups are working and complete.
Result of security breaches
The results of security breaches are probably no surprise; most businesses reporting temporary loss of access or other 'recoverable' issues. The cost of these to business is therefore measured in loss of productivity. Some businesses may be able to continue operating during downtime but for others it may have significant ramifications.
Perhaps more immediately concerning are the 7% of businesses that report permanent loss of data and 6% of business reporting stolen money. These represent a 'non-recoverable' outcome – a lost which may be irreplaceable.
Outcomes of security breach
Outcomes include loss of productivity, additional costs to repair damage and prevent future breaches. They also include reputational damages. These include loss of goodwill, complaints from customers and changes to business activity.
The important point to realise is that a breach can result in damages that can take a long time to recover from. Goodwill, reputation and share value may have been earned over many years. In extreme cases these may never get back to pre-breach levels.
Actions following security breach
Lastly, the survey looked at what businesses were doing to prevent future breaches. By far the most prevalent of these is staff training or communications. We continue to recommend policy, training and communications as the thing that every business should be looking at if they don't already have these in place.
Anti-virus software, firewalls and system updates are almost a given. They should not be neglected, but equally they should not be considered as a perfect solution. They are a part of the security puzzle that must be maintained alongside other solutions.
Posted in: It 4 business, IT Security
Posted on February 20th, 2017 by
I don't usually write reviews but on this occasion I feel there needs to be recognition for such a great IT support company.
I speak to all of the Geek-Guru staff on a regular basis, whether it be a faulty printer, problematic software, or issues with our server. Unlike any other IT support company, they are always more than happy to help at the first point of contact. Anyone who answers the phone has vast IT knowledge, no matter what time of day they log on to our system and never leave an issue unresolved. Even when external issues occur (not relating to Geek-Guru hardware or software) they are still more than happy to help, even to the point an IT technician coming out to site.
Thank you to the whole team at Geek Guru. Any of the staff at Berwick Care would be happy to give you positive feedback.Posted in: Testimonials
Looking to standardise your business signatures?
Posted on May 12th, 2016 by
Your signature is more than just a way to avoid typing 'regards' each time you send an email. It's your way to reach out to prospective clients with each e-mail sent from your business. What does your signature say about your business? Perhaps you have a carefully crated message that is in keeping with your brand identity. Can you guarantee that everyone else in your organisation is using the same template or even using a signature at all? By leaving signatures up to individual users you lose control over this important marketing channel.
What is Exclaimer
Exclaimer lets you control signatures centrally. It lets you enforce a specific template, or multiple templates for different business units or departments. By using Exclaimer you avoid the pitfalls of letting users manage their own signatures. Inconstant messages, typos and 'off brand' messages become and thing of the past.
Have you ever wished that your signature was the same when you sent email from your mobile? Ever sent an e-mail from a different PC just to find your carefully crafted message disappeared? With Exclaimer your signature is added by the server on each and every email. That includes emails from your mobile, webmail, Outlook and even automated emailed such as invoices.
What can we do
Geek-Guru are Exclaimer partners. We offer our clients discounted rates on Exclaimer licenses. We can set up systems for both on-site and O365 Exchange servers and can help plan, design and implement templates to maximise your impact with every email.
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Computer Support in Birmingham
Posted on September 24th, 2015 by
How Do You Know Who To Trust?
Whether you operate a traditional bricks and mortar business or stay at the cutting edge of your industry via an online venture, selecting a computer support partner in Birmingham that you can trust is a must. There are after all thousands of tech support companies out there promoting all-encompassing solutions, but how can you ultimately find one that you can rely on?
Here at Geek Guru, we specialise in delivering a range of computer support services throughout Birmingham and beyond. In this blog entry we provide our top tips for selecting a support partner that can provide the help you need and set your IT infrastructure on the right path…
- Where to start your search – opting for a service that is local to you is an excellent option. Not only will it be more cost effective, but the wide ranging and local knowledge provided by a computer support specialist in Birmingham can keep you and your business ahead of the game
- What to look for – when selecting your IT support partner, look closely at their experience and testimonials to discover how reliable and professional their service really is.
- Which services are worthwhile – choose a complete service like the one provided by Geek Guru. We provide IT support as well as server solutions, networking, IT consultancy, security and communications help.
If you are looking for a reliable computer support in Birmingham, do not hesitate to drop us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Posted in: It 4 business
Microsoft Office 365 Solutions from Geek Guru
Posted on September 04th, 2015 by
Microsoft Office 365 has been an essential part of business technology since it was introduced. The subscription plan provides vital access to a number of applications to ensure companies across all sectors can enjoy Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, Access and much more across a range of devices.
Our IT support team in Coventry understand just how essential Microsoft Office 365 is, that's why we provide advice and assistance as a primary or secondary response. But what Microsoft Office IT support solutions can you expect for your Coventry business? And is our service really right for your company?
Our services
The Geek Guru team provide IT support in Coventry for all Microsoft products including Office 365. In addition to providing specialist support as a Microsoft certified partner, we also deliver server solutions to ensure technical excellence throughout your company.
Your business
Whether you require a fully managed solution or a second tier package, our Microsoft Office 365 IT support is a cost effective and efficient option for Coventry based companies big and small. Our custom second line support options are perfect for businesses looking to guarantee temporary cover for in-house IT staff.
Whatever your requirements, please contact Geek Guru today on 0845 2340 580 to find out more about our Microsoft Office 365 solutions.Posted in: It 4 business
IT Support & Consultancy Coventry
Posted on August 11th, 2015 by
There are many factors that make businesses of all shapes and sizes a roaring success in their target markets, and with the growing importance of technology across all sectors, accessing IT support in Coventry is an essential step for all organisations. Many IT support and consultancy companies claim to offer the best service at the best possible price, but what can the Geek Guru team do for you?
The proactive approach
Taking a proactive stance is the most efficient and effective way to maintain your IT infrastructure, whatever role technology plays within your company. As a leading provider of IT support in Coventry our technicians work around the clock to provide invaluable support behind the scenes so your business can continue to do what it does best.
A complete service
For small to medium sized enterprises in particular, managing your IT infrastructure internally relies heavily on budget, and with funds already stretched outsourcing your IT support in Coventry may be the best solution. However, as well as offering the best value for money, the range of services available can far surpass the capabilities of any in-house IT team.
We offer assistance across all areas, including server, desktop, laptop, smartphone, network, hardware, printer and broadband, for companies looking for IT support in Coventry.Posted in: It 4 business
What Should Your IT Agreement Cover?
Posted on July 30th, 2015 by
Accessing computer services in Birmingham via a third party provider has become THE way to get the support you need to successfully manage your infrastructure without breaking the bank. But if you are planning to outsource the maintenance and management of this vital part of your company to another organisation then setting up an agreement or IT support contract with your chosen provider is important.
Here we take a closer look at the items that should be covered in any agreement when enlisting computer services in Birmingham.
Response times
An integral part of computer services in Birmingham is IT support on demand. Disaster can after all strike at any time but knowing where to turn to is essential. Your IT agreement should specify how fast your chosen provider should respond to a reported issue, as well as what timescales should be worked towards to resolve the problem.
The support process
Every IT support provider will have its own systems in place to ensure enquiries from clients are dealt with as efficiently as possible, a process that should be fully explained in the IT agreement.
Other factors to consider
There are many more aspects that should be communicated in your IT agreement, including activity outlines, exclusions, excess charges and hours of operation.
Contact us today to find out more about our computer services in Birmingham.


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Last night I dreamed I was BFFs with Stephen King. I told my daughter and we got a giggle, then she said, "Mom you dream you are BFFs with Stephen King all the time." I realized she was right, and starting remembering bunches of dreams I've had like that.
I'm not totally sure what symbol he is in my dreams. Well, I am a writer by profession so he obviously represents something about that, but, while I do like Stephen King, and have read several of his books and own several movies based on his books, it seems a random choice for my subconscious. Generally I prefer victorian and turn of the century literature, and I never dream Charlotte Bronte and I are BFFs. :D
Any idea what this might mean?
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Mihaylo College of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation by the AACSB (Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier international accrediting body for business schools, for both Business Administration and Accounting; only 8% of business schools worldwide have achieved this distinction.
Why choose an AACSB accredited business school?
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Look him up and the subject will immediately turn to dogs. Dogs and boots and dinner parties.
"At his table, which was celebrated, Sir Henry invited companions of more than one kind. Bijou and Biche, the two favourite dogs, were often there seated on chairs, with imposing napkins around their necks, and to them each plate was solemnly offered. One day, however, their behaviour not conforming to the ideas of their master, they were punished in the most terrible manner! A tailor was immediately summoned.
" ' These blackguards have deceived me,' said their eccentric master. ' I have treated them like gentlemen, they have behaved like rascals. Take their measure! they shall wear for eight days the yellow coats and knee breeches of my valets, and stay in the anteroom, and be deprived of the honour of seeing me for a week.' "
Nevermind these two, there were plenty of other dogs as well, for each of whom expensive boots were hand made, along with clothing. All the dogs would sit at table, a servant for each one of them, and let the feasting begin. They, and the household cats, were also given free use of the earl's numerous carriages, much to the amazement of their Parisian neighbours. Ils sont fous, ces anglais!
The writers of potted biographies tend to leave it there, which is very wrong of them. Truth is, the fellow had a good deal more on offer, much of it remarkable.
Far from being an Upper Class Twit of Very Small Brain, he is among the best examples of educated dilettante as can be found in the period. Yes, he bought dogs bespoke booties. He also compiled one of the finest collections of historical autographs and manuscripts in Europe. To fill his ample free time, he was a writer and a translator and a scholar.
He was well prepared for all this. The younger son of the Bishop of Durham, he was schooled at Eton, at Christ Church, and All Souls' College, Oxford. Okay, so back then mere rank could have gotten him entry into those institutions. He was also made a Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, which took a little more doing.
In middle age, bad health saw him move to Paris. It is from that time that the stories of his eccentricities arise. For example, his sole attempt at traveling outside of Paris, accompanied by fifteen carriages, that was cut short when he was confronted that night with a typical meal at a typical road side hostelry. If that was the quality of food available in the countryside, he wasn't willing to risk it. Home again before dawn. (Mind you, how tolerant a modern American or Briton would be towards rural 19th century food is a question best left to The Supersizers.)
Much though there was, and is, in Paris to distract a man, he did not let the place interfere with his work. He wrote extensively, chiefly on the narrow line of Bridgewater genealogy and its shining lights, but in subjects of more general interest as well. For the benefit of his adopted host country, he translated Milton's 'Comus' into French (and, generously into Italian). Putting the classical education of Eton and Christ Church Oxford to good use, he came out with an annotated edition of Eurypides' Hippolytus with a facing translation in Latin. Inspired by his relative the Duke of Bridgwater's canal from the mines of Worsley to Manchester, the Earl wrote a pamphlet urging the benefits of similar works on France.
He showed his real mettle in interesting times. The revolution had seen the Duc de Noailles dispossessed of his magnificent Hotel de Noailles on the Rue de St Honere. The restoration after Napoleon's exile to Elba saw it returned to him. Once word came that Napoleon was again on the march, the Duc sold the place to Egerton, presumably at a good price, and headed off to Switzerland. Egerton had already lived in Paris for over ten years, was well known, and was unmoved by the arrival of the Emperor. He himself was a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire. The story goes that when Napoleon tore up a good part of Paris to complete the Rue de Rivoli, but he was stopped when he reached Egerton's property and sent packing.
Well, he was distracted that year, was Napoleon. But for Waterloo, Egerton might not have won the second round.
On the other hand, the allies did not do much better when they came into town. The Duke of Saxe-Coberg tried to requisition the place for himself and his suite, but was met by Egerton and his thirty servants, all of them armed and ready to resist by force. The Duke backed down, as did a Russian general who tried his luck with the earl. (Alas, by 1830, modern city planners pulled off what Napoleon could not, and so cut through a good deal of the gardens that Egerton had so boldly preserved. Still, they survived long enough for him to stock with clipped pigeons and partridges, so much easier for his weak eyes to shoot for the evening meal.
He died quietly and unmarried (though there is talk of a natural born daughter who predeceased him), at a ripe age, and with him, all his titles.
He left his collection of manuscripts and autographs, mostly literary, mostly French and Italian, to the British Museum along with 12,000 pounds to pay for their curating. He left another 8,000 pounds to the Royal Society at their discretion. They commissioned eight scholars to compose the Bridgewater Treatises.
Not a word about what should happen to his dogs, however much they are what he is today chiefly remembered for. Well, how many people get to write their own epitaphs?


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Jongheon Kim and Hyun Myung, "Development of a Novel Hybrid-type Rotary Steerable System for Directional Drilling," Accepted to IEEE Access, [DOI], Oct. 2017. (SCIE)
[New journal acceptance] IEEE Access (Oct. 2017)
Sungwook Jung, Hoon Cho, Donghoon Kim, Kyukwang Kim, Jong-In Han, and Hyun Myung, "Development of Algal Bloom Removal System Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Surface Vehicle," Accepted to IEEE Access, [DOI], Oct. 2017. (SCIE)
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[New journal acceptance] IEEE T.IE (July, 2017)
[New journal acceptance] SMS (May, 2017)
Haemin Jeon, Young Jae Kim, Wancheol Myeong, and Hyun Myung, "One-way ViSP (Visually Servoed Paired structured light system) for structural displacement monitoring," accepted to Smart Materials and Structures, [DOI], May 2017.
[New journal acceptance] IEEE RA-L (Feb. 2017)
[New journal acceptance] JISR (Oct. 2016)
[New journal acceptance] SCHM (July 2016)
[New journal publication] Sensors (June 2016)
Kyukwang Kim, Hyeong Keun Kim, Hwijoon Lim, and Hyun Myung, "A Low Cost/Low Power Open Source Sensor System for Automated Tuberculosis Drug Susceptibility Testing," Sensors, vol.16, no.6, 942, [Link], June 2016. (SCIE)
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With her vampire protector Philip Branté and their human companion Wade Sheffield, a former police psychologist, Eleisha Clevon searches the world for isolated vampires - and offers them sanctuary. She wants to provide a home where she can teach them to follow the Four Laws that will protect them and their kind.
But not all vampires want to live by anyone's rules but their own. Christian Lefevre has been posing a psychic, catering to the upper crust of Seattle society by making contact with their dead loved ones - and leaving his clients faint and weak after each encounter. Now Eleisha must confront the most deadly predator she has ever faced - or lose everything she has fought to protect . . .
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The Movie Explorer gives you a quick snapshot of your entire Flash movie in the form of a hierarchical tree (see Figure 3.1). It displays the complete contents of your movie scene-by-scene, layer-by-layer, and frame-by-frame. You can now find every symbol, every instance name, and every single line of ActionScript in your movie, something you could never do before. Better yet, you can even print a copy of your movie's structure so that you can keep a record of its evolution over time.
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Learning the new Movie Explorer interface. Get familiar with the new Movie Explorer.
Using the filters in the Movie Explorer. By using the Filter buttons, you can set up the Movie Explorer to show specific types of elements. You also can set up a custom filter.
Searching your movie using the Find Text input field. You can search for specific elements in a Flash Movie by using the Find Text input field. This is great for finding all the instances of a symbol in a movie—something that used to be very difficult.
Using the Options menu. The Options menu in the Movie Explorer gives you an alternate method for working with your hierarchical movie tree.
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To Solidify the Mist
Chapter Seven
One thing Father always taught us was that information was priceless, but a lack of information was deadly. Those who came to him for knowledge always received it at a reasonable rate, because Father feared more what would happen if they continued in ignorance than what they would do with the information. I also had to admit that I found those that would come to our home to be friendly and gracious people. Father would always respond to my statements of such by saying that they taught a lesson he really could not, which was that knowledge forced its own price upon people, and that I could learn things that I found would cost me dearly.
The threat upon the soldiers had been deadly, but it showed us the true danger in the attack. Orintious had his men group in formations, and change weapons. I saw the benefit that Mochsha was supplying to the two of us by keeping away any large mass, so set my sword into action to remove those that did get close. I did not make the best strikes, but in fighting single creatures I found that I possessed enough skill to take out the threats.
My constant actions to remove our enemies quickly had me feeling fatigued, but then I heard encouraging words from Mochsha. She asked me about my sword. I told her where I had gained it. She then had me speak on my reason for being with Orintious and Heratin on this mission. I told her about Heratin making the offer of enjoying the pleasures of Heracropolis during his rebirth, and me repeatedly petitioning Father until he agreed to take me. As I was mentioning the conversations between Orintious and Heratin after the week-long festival, suddenly the red mist around Mochsha changed to a soft brown.
"You did well, Vernallor. We are safe."
From a relatively close distance, Heratin said, "Indeed you are. Let me however say, Mochsha, that his version of the story will not match mine."
"And you know that I will choose which version I like the best. In this case, Heratin, there is no way you could match the innocence in what he said."
"Innocence? No, there will be no innocence in my version at all, which I feel makes it the better story to tell."
"Vernallor, don't you ever trust Heratin, although you can always depend upon him. If that sounds like a contradiction to you, you should spend time with him. I was there when he grew up. He was my baby brother. I spent a lot of time with him."
I said, "Heratin has always been honest with me. He's a little silly, but a good brother."
Mochsha changed to green as she asked, "Really?"
Any other phrase was cut short by Orintious coming around and demanding, "Let's get going! We can chat on the road. We need to get some distance behind us. If we can get to marching, we can reach our camp at the Plains of Abertor by dark and have the comfort of being a world away."
I looked at Mochsha and said, "I guess that means we just start marching. It's still early in the day. The only thing that should have been unpacked are the things the soldiers used." She began walking with me and Heratin, although I could not help but mention the haze around my sister. "Mochsha, do you know that you glow?"
She embraced me while saying, "Yes, Vernallor, I know. Most cannot see it however. Like Heratin, do not trust the colors, as I can usually control them. Like Heratin, you can always depend on me. You are probably going to learn a lot about me, Vernallor, but don't let it scare you. You are my brother, and I will ever be true to my family."
Heratin asked, "Are you aware of how long you were trapped?"
"Not really. I made use of my isolation, but in contemplation one loses track of time. It might seem strange, but the opposite occurs. You find yourself glad for the extended period, as it allows you to follow those depths of concepts that usually wander off as life troubles you. While I know that I was gone for a long time, in a way I find myself wishing that your arrival had not come so soon."
"It was far too long for me, Mochsha. Far, far too long."
"Well, is there any reason why you came now?"
Heratin went quiet. He then turned and rushed to Ochally as if glad to see her alive. I saw Mochsha turn to me, but I decided to make a statement in support of Heratin.
"I heard what he told Orintious, but I don't believe I should say the words if he doesn't want them said."
Mochsha hugged me as she changed to blue, then she said, "You stay true to family as well, Vernallor. Being children of Galabur does not mean that we are not related. As flimsy of a connection as it might be, severing that chord is a horrible thing. You are my brother and I am your sister. You always honor that. Do you understand? You always honor that."
"Yes, Mochsha, I understand."
"Glad to have you in the family, Vernallor."
Orintious seemed really worried about us being attacked. I felt we had defeated the one holding Mochsha. While it could still live, I suspected that giving the orders for its minions to attack had probably been a major accomplishment. The creatures showed no real intelligence, so I doubted they could organize some type of revenge. Heratin did not argue those points with Orintious, but spoke of the powers displayed and how easily they were overcome once clued in on their existence. I believe it was the fact that none of us siblings were going to march in a regular rhythm was what convinced the older brother to end the debate and simply get us to promise to stay close in case there was another attack.
He then said, "Mochsha, you certainly can claim a horse. The one riding is Heratin's slave, so has no status to claim special treatment. After being confined for so long your legs probably are not that used to walking."
My sister said, "I was wondering why I had not been introduced to your wife, or his."
Heratin yelled from where he was, "I do stay devoted to the ladies given to me, Mochsha. Mother would highly disapprove if I acted otherwise."
Orintious said, "I was waiting for you, Mochsha. All ladies want to know about me with none being satisfied that I am a child of Galabur."
Mochsha turned a very dark shade of red as she replied, "I don't know if what I will tell you will help you, Orintious."
"Well, let's start with a really basic fact. I see what Hera does for Heratin, and I really do not want that type of life. It fits him, but it will not fit me. However, Mochsha, can I truly speak with promise to a lady who has the gift of immortality?"
"I am sorry, Orintious, but what I have done has gone beyond such simple facts. I am now at the point where my answers are not answers. Orintious, if you had not asked that question, you could have spoken with promise to those immortal ladies. Because you asked however, you might not be able to make that promise."
Softly, he mumbled, "Children will ask those question. Heratin can tell you that very strongly."
"Are you willing to face those questions, Orintious?"
"DAMN IT, MOCHSHA! Look at me!" Her color changed to white as she did. "I have faced danger far greater than most people would even admit is possible. I have led men through perils that have ended the lives of those who supposedly could not die. I however cannot live in ignorance of who I am. I have done too much. I need a legacy. Those however who might be persuaded to help me establish my own family want to know things. I am not only willing to face those questions, but to stand beneath the fires of the hottest flames if that is necessary to cleanse whatever horrors the answers to those questions might require of me."
From elsewhere came the questions, "Me? How in the world did I even get involved in that conversation?"
"Are you going to be involved in this conversation?"
"Vernallor could have told you the answer to that. He wisely did not. LOVE YOU VERNALLOR! Now, the portal we are marching to is less than a mile away. Let's get through it, then I will tell you what our youngest brother did not."
Mochsha's color turned dark green as she said, "Oh, no. So, the finding of me was not by chance."
Heratin rushed upon his sister as he commanded, "You say no more! NO MORE! Honestly, it was by chance, as Vernallor actually was just enjoying being away from Father. He had no plan, no scheme, not actual intention of being the one to find you. Leave it at that for the moment, Mochsha."
I saw my sister's color change to a lighter shade of green as she looked at me, so I said, "I was given a new sword. I was going to do something with it when I heard it encounter something that I could not see." Softly, I said, "And I heard you call for Heratin."
Mochsha's color became more of a yellow as she explained, "He was the youngest brother. The one Father accepted after him was a sister." I had been told of Normanie, but she died when I was very young. "I however loved Heratin. I played with him a lot."
"There really is not anyone to play with in our homes. All my friends were servants or characters in books."
"Look at us, Vernallor. We are not people who have friends. That is something Galabur somehow recognizes in us. I mean, we are nice enough people. I am sure that Orintious' men are completely devoted to him. I have to allow the same in the women who are given to Heratin. Think on your other brothers and sisters, and tell me how vast of a group of friends they gathered around them."
I thought of Konclond. I really did not want to speak of him, as he was the sibling before Mochsha. She would know him, so would probably be sorrowful to hear of his death. I however remembered what few of us were at his funeral speaking as if the crowd was normal for a child of Galabur. I then thought of the week in Heracropolis, and while I heard a lot of Heratin, none spoke of him having a regular group of associates.
Finding my thoughts dark, I asked, "Are we doomed?"
Mochsha said, "No one is doomed, Vernallor. Some just have darkness closer to their souls than others. However, let me tell you the secret that kept me alive all those years in that cell. You do not look into the darkness, Vernallor. Never. You never look into the darkness. There is always light somewhere, and you look to it or to where you think you might find it. If you do that, in the end you will find doom to pass you by."
While I thought those were good words, Heratin gave the impression that he heard them in a different light. "You should then make some man into a wonderful husband, Mochsha."
"I hope to find a man who does not need my light, but who is strong enough to allow me to shine for others."
"You mean strong enough to fight off all those who come to you seeking your light."
"If things got too bad for him, I would assume that you or Orintious, or even Vernallor, would come help him."
Orintious said, "Knowing what type of ladies I prefer, I would probably send my wife to help you."
Again I saw Mochsha turn white in looking to the older brother, but then changed to a brilliant green as she asked, "Well, why do you have a lady with you?"
I answered, "For that very reason. Heratin was bringing the lady he had just gained just to spend time with her, but Orintious said that you might need someone to help you."
Minchell supported my words. Mochsha spoke her gratitude before adding that she probably did need a lot of special care. She then began to mention things like clothes, hair, and other things that kept us men from saying any words until we had passed through the portal.
Trouble has not left our group, although they find safety.