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The US government's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as:
"...a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction."
Cloud computing stems from a 1960s concept known as 'time sharing', which was developed to address the concern that a single user would make inefficient use of computing power but a large group of users would not. It is based on the sharing of computer resource by multiprogramming and multitasking in order to maximise the use of expensive processor time.
Today, we see a streamlined and improved version of this concept. As multiple users access applications and collaborate through internet-based computing, the cloud lends itself to an increasing demand for on-the-go mobile solutions and easy to use and manage technology in the workplace.
The cloud is always on and everywhere, and, as a result, users have access to apps, desktops and files no matter where, when, or how they wish to log in. All that is required is a connection to the internet.
Cloud computing offers several benefits for businesses and end users. Six of them are:
Pay per use: Computing resources are measured at a granular level, enabling users to pay only for the resources and workloads they use.
Self-service provisioning: End users can develop resources for almost any type of workload on demand. This eliminates the need for IT administrators to provision and manage computing resources.
Migration flexibility: Organisations can move certain workloads or applications to or from the cloud - or to different cloud platforms - as desired, or automatically, for better cost efficiency or to employ new services as they emerge.
Elasticity: Companies can scale up as computing needs increase and scale down again as demands decrease. This eliminates the need for large investments in local infrastructure, which may or may not remain active.
Workload resilience: Cloud service providers often implement redundant resources to ensure resilient storage and to keep users' important workloads running -- often across multiple global regions.
Broad network access: Capabilities are available over the network and are accessed through standardised mechanisms that afford use by various platforms (e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops and workstations)
Resourse pooling: Cloud computing resources are available to multiple consumers, or 'tenants', with a variety of scalable physical and virtual resources that can be assigned and reassigned according to customer demand. Features such as processing, memory, storage and network bandwidth can be adjusted to suit client needs providing full agility and value for money.
Measured service: Cloud providers can automatically control resources via metering capabilities. Services can therefore be optimised depending on usage per customer depending on a variety of reasons including billing, predictive planning, and effective resource use.
There are three types of cloud deployments: public, private and hybrid.
A public cloud is provisioned by a third-party provider and allows for standardised applications to be used by many people and organisations at the same time.
Data and applications are stored and hosted, often across multiple servers and hosting sites, by a third party and protected by a firewall. If you've ever used internet-based email or Google docs you've used a public cloud.
One of the main benefits of leveraging a public cloud is the ease of scalability. Public cloud resources are offered on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis, so an organisation can subscribe to only those services that they need, while having the option to increase (or decrease) their usage in the future.
The public cloud is often favoured by smaller businesses because of more manageable costs. Transition tends to be easy, and with pay-as-you-go subscriptions, there's no need for upfront investments.
A private cloud offers similar benefits to a public cloud in that it provides computing as a service within a virtual environment. But, it operates through a private network that is completely controlled and used by a single organisation, either internally or hosted by a partner service provider.
If purchasing and implementing the software and infrastructure yourself, initial costs are higher than they would be when moving to a public cloud. However, the long term efficiencies tend to outweigh the initial investment, especially if you contract with a third-party provider who can offer you the infrastructure and licenses as part of the arrangement.
A private cloud couples all the benefits of public cloud (i.e.collaboration and continuity) with greater control and security for the organisation. They can tailor it to suit their specific IT preferences and requirements. As such, it's often the preferred cloud solution for larger organisations or those with strict information governance obligations.
A private cloud allows for the most secure data protection and is the recommended option if security and control is absolutely paramount and your business is classed as part of a high security industry. However, the capacity of a private cloud can be limited by the amount of servers a company can deploy.
Many organisations take the hybrid approach, using a combination of private and public platforms. With a hybrid deployment, users have the option to keep sensitive data in-house, whilst storing the rest on a public cloud.
By combining these components, businesses can see an average reduction in overall IT costs of around 17 per cent. You then have the option of running workloads where they perform best, improving your network efficiency.
With a private architecture, there is the added benefit of flexibility in the form of cloud bursting. This is a type of hybrid deployment where an application can run in a private cloud until the demand for computing capacity peaks; here, it can 'burst' into a public cloud. In this way organisations only pay for extra cloud resources when they are needed. It's a cost-effective option for SMEs too.
The term "the cloud" derives from its apparent nature; the cloud is essentially 'everywhere' all of the time. As a result, everything is accessible in real-time, providing users with the most up-to-date solutions and the most up-to-date files. Synchronisation among users is automatic. And otherwise lengthy and complex updates and installations can be streamlined.
A central server configuration manages the cloud computing system. Information is stored on central or distributed servers, controlled and maintained by third party providers. Here, apps, files and digital assets are hosted and supported securely and in real time.
Licensing is flexible and cloud services can be purchased through pay-as-you-go subscriptions, so you only pay for the services you use or the number of users you have.
The cloud can be further categorised into three common service models:
Software as a service (SaaS) - a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available over the internet - examples include Microsoft Office 365 and Salesforce CRM.
Platform as a service (PaaS) - a third-party provider supplies application development platforms and database tools over the internet - examples include Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure.
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) - a third-party provider offers virtualised computing resources such as virtual machines and storage over the internet - examples include Amazon S3 and Google Compute Engine.
You might already be part way on your journey to the cloud. If you are using business apps such as Gmail, Quickbooks, Office 365, or web-based apps for HR, you're already utilising cloud components.
Businesses can make a transition to the cloud with minimal disruption, gradually, through three integral steps.
You can make a natural progression to the cloud by starting with your files, followed by apps and desktops. Once the migration is complete, the cloud enables employees to log in and access the most up-to-date files, data and documents from anywhere, on any device.
The concept allows for the easy adoption of modern working initiatives such as bring your own device (BYOD), working from anywhere, and hot-desking. Business flexibility and productivity are improved as a result.
By 2020 it's projected that around 50% of the workforce will be millennials - of whom, 45% said they would accept a lower paying job if it provided more flexibility on device choice and mobility.
Employee behaviour is often dictated by culture, and many factors that influence a good culture are centred around flexible working. More than 54% of employees value work-life balance over pay. Research into agile working styles reveals that 36% of employees would prefer agile working over a pay rise.
As a result, job satisfaction is becoming more reliant on non-financial factors such as work/life balance, the commute and career development. By enabling access from anywhere, cloud computing supports more agile working environments.
The use of contractors and freelancers is growing. According to research by the UK Office of National Statistics, self-employment increased from 3.8 million in 2008, to 4.6 million in 2015.
Cloud solutions make collaboration with non-permanent workers, off-site contractors and partner teams more efficient and productive. Most notably, since the synchronisation of the cloud promotes consistency across all files, contractors can work remotely and outside of structured working hours to complete tasks, without the traditional restraints of local desktops.
Developments in technology have changed customer expectations and they are now more demanding than ever. They expect faster response times and more connected experiences.
Customers will opt for the businesses they feel are the most customer-centric. With increased data acquisition - thanks to cloud solutions - companies are better able to predict customers' needs and expectations.
The cloud allows you to make yourself more available for feedback, and allowing customers to communicate easily and efficiently across clouds means you are better equipped to adapt your services to suit their needs.
The cost implications of downtime when systems are offline can be crippling; depending on the size of your business, it can cost up to millions of pounds per hour. Combined with the additional costs associated with premium call-out charges and costly IT staff, valuable time and money are lost.
The likelihood of system failures and outages with a cloud solution is considerably reduced, since most cloud providers aim to achieve the coveted five nines. This refers to the desired percentage of availability of a given computer system, in other words, 99.999% uptime.
By distributing storage and compute resources across multiple servers and hosting sites, cloud computing aims to achieve an almost 100% certainty of uptime.
Another worthwhile observation here is the increase in women in the workforce. With this comes a growing number of working parents and caregivers, who are finding it even more difficult to be office based, and to whom connectivity and agility are necessities.
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Market research reveals that the four primary goals driving companies to invest in cloud solutions are lower cost of total ownership, enabling business continuity, development speed and replacing on-premise legacy solutions.
Trends within cloud solutions are running parallel with shifts and expectations of agile working. Within 5 years, contractors could make up 50% of the workforce, with permanent desk locations becoming a rarity.
With desktop virtualisation, application virtualisation, and file sharing services all enabled by the cloud, mobility is supported in the form of internal collaboration, remote working, and enhanced agility for all members of a team. Regardless of location or device, users are able to access up to date files and the applications they need to be productive. Collaboration is made easier and businesses are open to worldwide talent acquisition, without the usual restriction of location.
With access limited to authorised users, multiple levels of security, control, and encryption, cloud computing puts up sophisticated protection against online criminals and hackers. Concerns about security have required public cloud providers to offer more complex, secured authentication and APIs in order to provide greater security and scalability. With private versions of the cloud, you control every aspect of your security.
Centrally controlled systems make for better collaboration and productivity. With traditional IT systems, email threads can become tangled, document versions can become out of sync, files can get lost, and mobile workers can feel isolated. Cloud solutions tackle these issues and makes working practices more seamless and streamlined.
But one of the biggest benefits of cloud computing is around maintaining the systems. Batch testing, upgrades, installations, etc. are a drain on IT resources and management. Because with the cloud applications and systems can be maintained more easily, your IT teams can be better utilised to focus on the core competencies of the company, on innovations, and on learning about new technologies.
Collaboration is at the centre of any cloud operating business. It is arguably one of the main reasons for the need to shift to cloud computing.
Aside from continuity, sharing and communication, collaboration can be enabled further through hosted apps, hot desking capabilities, and mobile access.
Add audio-visual technology to the mix and you have an environment that is conducive to collaboration.
When we think of satisfying the needs of a modern -day workforce, millennials and generation Zs thrive in a digitally-literate culture that supports flexible working patterns, globe-trotting and BYOD initiatives.
The cultural benefits that come with the cloud are compelling. From an improvement in agility, collaboration and flexible working, it supports the innovations that are improving a work/life balance, removing the obstacles of location, country and time. Work becomes something you do, rather than somewhere you go.
It supports the modern approach that a workforce should be performance driven rather than attendance driven. Management will focus less on how long employees spend at the office, but rather the results produced from the time and effort spent.
One study reported that 42% of workers would swap a portion of their pay for the ability to telecommute. On average they'd be willing to take a 6% pay cut.
Remote working is said to have many benefits ranging from employee satisfaction and engagement to increased well being.
A need to accommodate the digitally-literate generation, as well as working parents and caregivers, offers businesses a responsibility to consider cloud solutions. People can work longer hours remotely, and giving people the freedom of autonomy results in increased self-determination, productivity and job satisfaction.
It also contributes to employee satisfaction, self-motivation and productivity, since cloud users are given the choice to work when, where and how they want, enabling trust and questioning the traditional working structure.
Thanks to cloud-hosted apps, virtualised desktops and collaborative apps such as Citrix FileShare or Microsoft Office 365, employees can work from anywhere, anytime, on any device. The cloud provides everything through one central access point, meaning everything can be connected to through the internet.
The cloud offers significant benefits in scalability. Users access the resources they need in line with their requirements, paying only for what they use. This type of flexibility helps businesses become more efficient.
Rather than long-term licenses, the cloud allows you to employ services on a pay-as-you-go service, paying monthly per user as required.
Because most cloud applications and service operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, there's no upfront investment or licensing agreement to be tied in to. As a result, sophisticated, advanced IT provisioning becomes more achievable for small businesses, allowing them greater access to the benefits historically afforded larger organisations, like security, collaboration and agility.
But it's not just the cost of the cloud itself that is beneficial. The cost-saving implications and enhanced efficiency that migration to the cloud offers could potentially deliver significant cost savings for businesses.
A cloud solution means your data is very safe and highly available, so if you spill coffee on your laptop or the building burns down, the cloud can be accessed from other devices. This reduces potential downtime and maintains a productive workforce in the event of disruption.
The data is essentially 'disaster-proof'. Whether it's down to loss, theft or natural disaster, local systems are not the only thing storing your data, and files can quickly be relocated and restored. Devices can be wiped remotely, so no need to worry if things fall into the wrong hands.
The cloud isn't immune from network and other outages, but most providers offer high availability and significant levels of uptime.
Businesses run on files and data, but the way they're stored and accessed is outdated, unsecure, and inefficient. By migrating to the cloud, your files are more secure with bank-level encryption, and you can send and receive large and sensitive files with no restrictions. File sharing through the cloud also makes it easier to comply with industry regulations, thanks to secure and compliant archiving.
Essentially, all of your virtual assets are centralised, existing in several places across multiple physical servers off-site. This way, security is enhanced, disaster recovery is easier and accessibility is maximised. This helps promote collaboration and fosters adaptable, modern working environments.
Applications are where your users meet your business processes and data; everything from Microsoft Word, Excel or specialised software like Photoshop or Adobe. They are where work happens, and a cloud transition can only optimise their functionality, accessibility and longevity.
A cloud provider can work with you to 'cloudify' these apps. Once this is complete, businesses no longer need to worry about the hassle of licensing, updates and patches.
More and more organisations are migrating their business applications to a cloud platform in order to future-proof their technology. Hosted applications are enabled by a remote cloud infrastructure. They have the same functionality as their locally installed brethren but can be accessed anywhere, from any device, simply through the web browser.
What's more, whether the user is working on a mobile device, tablet or laptop, they'll have access to the same desktop experience.
Since work doesn't happen at work as much as it used to, businesses need to adapt to flexible and remote working patterns by enabling the most up-to-date desktop access from anywhere, and anytime.
That's where desktop virtualisation comes in. Platforms such as XenDesktop, are a further extension of the cloud's services, empowering users with the flexibility and agility to access and run Windows desktops from any device. This is achieved by having the operating system, apps and data in the cloud enhancing the benefits of a cloud solution through on-demand access, increased visibility and security, and better management of files and documents.
In addition, all updates are managed centrally, so the most up to date versions are readily available, no matter the device.
Can you log in to your emails on the go? From any device or location? Cloud-based email platforms such as Gmail and Yahoo are making this a possibility. All users need to access, read and send emails is an internet connection and a web browser.
This is a cloud computing service that is evolving to become faster and more reliable. Email exists online, and it's easy and convenient to pick up emails on the go. No need to download applications or software to several devices, just load up your device of choice and log in via your web browser.
Perhaps one of the most widely used examples of cloud worldwide: social networks.
There are currently 1.2 billion people using Facebook worldwide. That represents 11% of the world's population.
And no matter where you are in the world, your Facebook photos, messages and friends are accessible through a web browser and a password.
Social networks can be used for storage, sharing, and communication. With so many varieties, including Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook, and more, their popularity is growing discernibly, as the people are becoming more and more familiar with the cloud's capabilities.
Storing locally on a device comes with limitations and restrictions. Not only that, but it opens you up to the risk of permanent losing files through theft, damage or loss. By taking advantage of cloud storage, you have the ability and freedom to access mp3 files, photos, documents and data from any device and any location.
It doesn't matter if a device is lost or destroyed - only the physical aspect will be lost since all data and files exist remotely and can be easily recovered.
What's more, devices can be remotely wiped to avoid sensitive files and data getting into the wrong hands.
A suite of cloud-hosted applications, for example, Google's online suite, makes it possible for employees to work online from any location or device. The virtual office is made up of word processing software, presentation capabilities, a spreadsheet creator and publishing capabilities. This type of working is responsible for a new generation of remote and agile workers, fuelled by cloud capabilities.
The cloud provides a platform for collaboration between multiple users, irrespective of location. Sharing documents via the cloud allows you to invite users to comment, edit, approve on documents.
Working on documents through the cloud means that you are always working on the most up-to-date version, with real-time synchronisation. Eliminates waste, inefficiencies and reduces frustration. Document management, versioning and quality control are simple and automatic with collaboration tools, and visibility and clarity can be restored. Features such as screen sharing paired with video conferencing capabilities mean users can work together on the same documents in real-time.
Examples of collaboration tools include GoTo Meeting, Google Docs, and Office 365.
Used by some of the largest and most disruptive organisations of our time, here's what each has to offer.
A subsidiary of amazon.com, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an on-demand supplier of cloud computing services. AWS users can connect to their AWS system via any browser, and Amazon hosts the data in server farms across the world.
AWS offers over 90 cloud-based services, ranging from computing, security, storage, database, and analytics, and a range of other technology services. All you have to do is click on their 'Products tab' to see the extensive list. The number of active users exceeds 1,000,000. Perhaps one of its most high-profile users and one of the earliest adopters is Netflix. Other well-known users include Airbnb, Kellogg's and the Met Office.
Microsoft Azure has over 1,000 services and offers the only consistent hybrid cloud on the market. From start-ups to government officials, and 90% of the Fortune 500 businesses, many high profile enterprises run on the Microsoft Azure cloud. Although, there is often talk of an ongoing rivalry between AWS and Microsoft.
Microsoft Azure is hailed for its scalability, so is great for growing businesses. The infrastructure will automatically scale up and down to acommodate for increases in volume.
Google cloud computing similarly runs on the same infrastructure as Google. Its modular services consist of data storage, data analytics, and machine learning. Recently, Apple moved some of its iCloud services onto the Google Cloud, prompting the high-profile rivalry between Google and AWS.
Google is commended for offering a future-proof infrastructure and is protected by more than 700 experts in information, application, and network security. Some of its most high-profile clients include Coca Cola, Snapchat, and Spotify.
Citrix is a cloud management platform, used to deploy cloud-hosted desktops and apps to end users. The Citrix Cloud was developed by Citrix systems and released in 2015.
With programmes such as XenApp and XenDesktop, users can simply and efficiently migrate desktops and applications to the cloud, essentially 'cloudifying' all active, local software.
Citrix positions itself as a strategic partner to all of the above cloud providers, including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Intel.
There's still some hesitancy in making a complete shift. The main concerns for potential cloud buyers tend to be around expertise, security and cost.
IDG reports that business leaders are more concerned about data security within the public cloud, so favour private options.
For public cloud, the top three concerns involve where the data is stored (43%), the security of cloud computing solutions (41%), and vendor lock-in (21%). For private cloud, vendor lock-in rose to the top (24%), followed by a lack of appropriate skills (22%) and security concerns (21%). The top concern for hybrid users was security (24%).
The most cited concern among cloud users as a whole was managing costs (24%) whilst beginners reported their biggest concern as security. However, the number of industries experimenting with infrastructure as a service is growing. And with that, initial concerns and anxieties surrounding resource and security, are starting to diminish. Of current cloud users, 85% are confident in their provider's ability to provide a secure environment.
Implementation of the cloud also raises logistical concerns. For example, mobile users will need to access business data and services without traversing the corporate network. This concept assumes the user has a reliable network connection, so as soon as you have problems with domestic connections, you have a barrier to reaching the cloud. Similarly, the performance of the cloud depends on the performance of the user's network and many connections are slower than a local server, opening the door to further limitations and restrictions and frustrations for remote workers.
However, concerns about the security of the public cloud are decreasing which demonstrates that with an increased familiarity with the cloud, security concerns decline.
For organisations that have data residing in different parts of the globe, data sovereignty is a firm priority. The data needs to be controlled and regulated in accordance with that country's laws, so the concerns relate to privacy regulations and the prevention of data that is stored in a foreign country being subpoenaed by the host's government.
Since cloud computing breaks down geographical barriers, with new approaches including object storage, many are adopting a 'wait and see' approach. An experienced cloud provider will be able to offer complete transparency and demonstrate a strict adherence to an SLA. And in the cloud computing industry, the effects of new legislations such as Brexit are not predicted to change much. However, this remains one of the biggest barriers to full migration since many potential users are adopting a 'wait and see' approach, to fully ascertain the impact of these changes to the law.
Cost is a common concern among leaders considering a cloud migration. Cloud computing uses subscription-based pricing model, with pay-as-you options available. Whilst this attractive to some, since you only pay for the services you use, the shift from traditional one-time investments is problematic for others. The cost of traditional software gradually amortised over the following years of usage. However, these monthly costs are generally quite low in comparison, and come with the added bonus of having someone on hand to update, patch and maintain all of your software, remotely.
But it's not just the services themselves that come at a cost. Businesses are often apprehensive about the role of their existing IT teams, and if potential costs will arise should they need new staff to manage the new infrastructure. But with the right vendor, support will be on hand at all times, and any of these concerns will be addressed before you commit, with ongoing support and maintenance available.
The cloud is enabling a world where we no longer spend time installing, configuring and managing stacks. Where new opportunities for IT workers to expand their roles and develop their skills are created.
Cloud IT doesn't come with a 'one size fits all' solution, and it's taking place in a variety of forms. In 2015 alone, 90% of enterprises adopted the cloud in some capacity. The last year, in particular, has seen substantial growth in experimentation with the cloud.
It's also been reported that companies now run 79% of workloads in cloud; 41% in public and 38% in private.
At present, many organisations are seeing clear benefits of the cloud, while some are still experimenting by moving non-critical applications across first. Others, however are happier to wait and watch to see how this technology evolves on a larger scale before making the decision to adopt the cloud.
According to RightScale, users can currently be split into the following: '6% no plans, 14% watchers, 22% beginners, 25% explorers, 33% heavily focused.'
Cloud computing is creating a future landscape where SMEs have the power to disrupt markets they otherwise wouldn't have had a place in. Previously, it was only the big names who had the money to invest in R&D, growth and innovation. Now, smaller enterprises with access to more agile and secure IT solutions can compete on a larger scale.
And, as a result of the cloud, we're likely to see an increase in data integration jobs, because multiple cloud-based vendors will cause data silos that must be integrated into a cohesive data model. And new roles such as cloud administration and cloud architecture will come to fruition.
IT professionals of larger organisations could find themselves implementing, managing and maintaining private cloud infrastructures, and up until now, smaller businesses weren't able to compete with large enterprises on an economical scale due to the shortcomings and limitations of traditional software.
Smaller businesses are also at an advantage when transitioning to the cloud since the legacy IT of larger companies can make the shift time-consuming, difficult and costly.
In the past, adopters have tended to be smaller businesses, with restrictions such as vendor lock-ins and critical apps made larger businesses hesitant at first, adopting a 'wait and see' approach, before moving critical applications across. After seeing the impact however, more and more larger, mainstream names are making the decision to migrate to cloud solutions.
Larger enterprises are adopting managed IT services to improve customer service and relationships. Being able to offload burdensome tasks and responsibilities enables teams to focus more on their business' core competencies and new innovations that enable them to focus their capabilities on growth and improvement strategies.
It's not just improving the way SMEs compete, but the way in which they operate. Business data becomes disaster proof and protection due to the ability to store data in the cloud, significantly reducing the risk of data loss.
It's important to consider your move to the cloud a planned journey rather than an overnight switch. Consider where you are, where you want to be, and how you will get there.
With a well-designed roadmap, you'll get the benefits of the cloud faster, minimise disruption, control your costs and bring your users along with you.
A natural progression generally sees three key steps:
Moving your files to the cloud shows a fast return on investment, because files sharing touches every department and process, making a big impact right away.
Cloud sharing allows staff to store and synchronise documents, photos, and videos, sharing them with other people across multiple devices. Basic providers include Dropbox, GoogleDrive and Box. But business class cloud sharing (like ShareFile, OneDrive and Amazon S3) makes for a richer, more integrated experience, securing and enhancing the way you work.
A business might then choose to move their applications to a private or public cloud. In other words 'cloudify' their apps.
After moving your files, the next natural step is to move your applications to the cloud. Cloud-native applications, also known as software-as-a-service (SaaS), replace the ones you'd otherwise have to install on local servers or individual staff member's computers. Present examples include Salesforce, Sage and Microsoft Office 365. And, rather than purchasing and installing multiple copies, you pay monthly, per user.
As well as cloud-native apps, there are also virtual apps. These are traditional applications that you or someone else put into the cloud (application virtualisaton), making them available as a service, just like a 'cloud-native' app. The best thing is you don't have to wait for those apps to become available on the cloud, as you can simply work with your provider to 'cloudify' these applications.
Transitioning to cloud desktops accrues all of the benefits listed under cloud file sharing and cloud applications but with even greater returns. You simplify your entire IT estate, so you can focus these energies back into the customers, people and your business. What's more, your IT service provider will run your whole tech stack for you, updating and securing everything including back-ups, updates and support for your users.
Virtual desktops also make migration extremely simply, with minimal disruption to your users or the business. Everything is centralised so there's no need to update and install on each individual machine.
And finally, virtual desktops transfer the security of the cloud to everyone who uses them. No matter where users are, or what device they are accessing from, all they need is user credentials and an internet connection to log in and continue working. And if a PC or laptop is lost of stolen, the work can be recovered from the cloud.
The cloud makes everything simpler, easier, faster, and more flexible. That's why so many businesses are fast approaching their journey to the cloud. Each step pays for itself in benefits, whether cultural, monetary, or security-related.
If you think you're ready to take the first step in your cloud journey, talk to a member of the team today.


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Romans 12, Part 3
Dec 29, 2010
In Romans 12:19-21 Paul reaches the climax of his exhortation, showing how "the renewing of your mind" (vs. 2) affects our behavior and the way we think. He writes,
(19) Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. (20) "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink, for in so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head." (21) Do not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Paul was quoting from Deut. 32:35, where we read,
(35) Vengeance is Mine, and retribution; in due time their foot will slip, for the day of their calamity is near. . . (36) For the Lord will vindicate His people. . .
Again, the Law tells us in Lev. 19:18,
(18) You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.
There are many who mistakenly believe that vengeance is permitted by Moses, but banned by Paul. This is often used to show the superiority of grace over the Law. However, Paul's idea in Romans 12 did not spring from special revelation, but by his study of the Law. Vengeance is simply the retribution of the Law that God takes against those who have injured their neighbors.
The problem with vengeance is that when men "take the law into their own hands," it is normally done in the heat of anger or passion. For this reason, our English words vengeance and revengecarry emotional overtones that indicate anger and unforgiveness. But God's true vengeance is the application of justice as the Law prescribes. The "wrath of God" is His passion to uphold the Law and to restore the rights of the victims of injustice. God is not devoid of emotion, but His emotion is rooted in His righteous character, whereas man's emotion is usually rooted in the fallen Adamic Identity.
For this reason, the Law forbids Israelites from taking the law into their own hands. If they have a dispute with their neighbor, or believe that they have been wronged or injured, they are to take it to God--that is, the earthly court established in His Name--and lodge their complaint. God will then judge the case dispassionately through the judge.
In Paul's day (and in our day as well) we find ourselves in captivity, where the kingdoms of men have established man-made laws and have set up their own judges to administer those laws. We do not have (official) earthly judges to administer justice by the Law of God. Paul does admonish the Corinthian church for being unable to judge disputes between members (1 Cor.6:1-5). If the church had understood the Law of God sufficiently, they would have established their own court system.
The problem, of course, is that the one who loses a case often disagrees with the judge. If he disagrees with the judge of a man-made court, he has no recourse except perhaps to a higher man-made court. If he refuses to submit to the final verdict, the law has power to enforce the verdict. But if he disagrees with the judge of the church, there is little that the church can do to enforce the law, other than expel the member from the congregation. This has been the condition of God's people since the start of the captivity, when the Kingdom (as an organized, earthly entity) ceased to exist.
Our expectation, though, is to see the end of this long captivity, as Daniel prophesied. Then the Kingdom, which is within us today, will once again be manifested in the earth, having a King, citizens, laws, and territory.
Meanwhile, personal vengeance is prohibited by God's Law. Modern courts are required to enforce many laws which fall short of the character and glory of God. We all suffer from this, but we must view the situation as a God-ordained captivity, brought about when our forefathers rejected the Law of God and disagreed with His sense of justice. His verdict many years ago was that we would live under the laws of men that we desired, so that we would learn by experience that true justice ("vengeance") belongs to God, not to men.
During this time of captivity, we are not totally abandoned by God. We still have His Word and His promise of deliverance. The Church was ordained to judge any case that the people were willing to submit to it. The divine court has always remained with us. The problem is that the judges of the Church lost any real understanding of the Law of God and, like the Jews before them, began to judge by the traditions of men--that is, man-made laws.
There is, however, a final Court of Appeal for those who know the Law and are led by the Spirit. It is the heavenly Court, to which any man may appeal for justice or for mercy. Any time justice is not possible on earth, either because of corrupt judges, false witnesses, or even a simple lack of evidence (such as the double witness), an appeal can be made to this heavenly Court. In such cases, a person must give the case to God and then let the verdict rest with Him. If he takes it back and continues to hold a grudge, he is in essence taking the law into his own hands and avenging the case himself. In such cases, he cannot expect God to take the case.
The Hebrew word for "vengeance" is naqam. It is similar to nacham (pronounced nakam), which means "comforter" and is the origin of the New Testament concept of the Comforter in John 14:26. A "comforter" is an advocate in a court of law which helps and instructs a person in the law so that they can make their case before the judge. Jesus said that the Holy Spirit is our Comforter.
More than that, the Hebrew word literally means "to breathe forcibly." In a sense, it is like a sigh or the hard breathing while giving birth. There is a sense of pity and concern in this word. It is the desire to bring rectification, correction, and a just solution to a problem. Hence, Jesus "breathed" on His disciples to impart to them the Holy Spirit (John 20:22).
The Hebrew prophets understood that naqam and nacham were homonyms, and they connected them in their writings. Hence, the prophet Nahum, starts his prophecy by saying in verse 2,
(2) A jealous and avenging [naqam] God is the Lord; the Lord is avenging [naqam] and wrathful. The Lord takes vengeance [naqam] on His adversaries.
The prophet's name influenced his prophecy of divine judgment upon Nineveh, which had taken Israel captive. He continues in Nahum 3:7, saying, "Nineveh is devastated! Who will grieve for her? Where will I seek comforters [nacham] for you?"
Obviously, without the true God, Nineveh lacked the Comforter to defend her in the heavenly Court. Hence, she received naqam, "vengeance" rather than nacham, "comfort."
Divine retribution upon Nineveh was based upon Law, not emotion. After all, God had sold Israel into the hands of Nineveh (Assyria) because of Israel's sins. But Nineveh would be judged later for refusing to comply with the terms of this "sale" that are found in the laws of slavery (Ex. 21:2, 20, 21, 26, 27, etc.). Nineveh's right to rule over the Israelites was based on biblical Law, and thus also Nineveh was bound to treat them according to the laws regarding the treatment of slaves. When they oppressed their slaves, then the "wrath" of the Law came down upon them as well.
God is the only true Judge. His Law is revealed by the Comforter to bring both impartial justice and mercy applied in Love.
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Listen, personally, we still see going from Deal or No Deal Suitcase Girl to Duchess of Probably Sussex is an upward tragectory, but let's face facts: Meghan Markle is giving up a lot to join the royal family. Like, sure, she gets ruggedly hot gingersnap Prince Harry and with that, bragging rights forever. But girlfriend has to uproot her entire life, her entire lifestyle to be with the man that she loves. And take it from Princess Diana — life as a Windsor can make a palace look like a prison.
…OK, Harry and Meghan aren't living in the palace specifically, but let's just consider everything she had to leave behind just to be a British Citizen. Watch our video above to learn more things Meghan has to give up to become a royal.
Meghan left her home in Toronto, and won't be returning to her native California.
Well, to visit, sure. Harry and Meghan will definitely make a handful of royal tours to North America over the years. But as soon as the engagement was announced, Meghan packed up her belongings, and with her royal duties, she can't just jet off to be with her mom on the West Coast whenever.
Meghan is giving up her career.
Maybe that's more of a tragedy for all three fans of Suits than it is for the general population. In terms of pre-Harry fame, Meghan is no Grace Kelly, that's for sure. Nevertheless, it is a little disheartening and dark-side-of-Disney to hear that the feisty feminist Meghan is quitting her job to become a Princess (kinda, not really). Truth be told, she isn't shedding any tears over it. "I don't see it as giving anything up. I just see it as a change," she told the BBC back in November. "It's a new chapter, right? And also, keep in mind, I've been working on [Suits] for seven years. We were very, very fortunate to have that sort of longevity on a series"
Wait, Suits was on for seven years?
There's a chance Meghan might eventually give up her American accent.
Bro, seriously. One palace insider told Entertainment Tonight that Meghan was going to undergo elocution lessons. "Meghan's American twang will be softened and toned down," they revealed. "But more essential is her switching to British terminology — she simply cannot be 'taking out the trash' and 'wearing pants'."
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Donna Oftedahl of Bigfork voted for Barry Goldwater in 1964. The Republican candidate for president lost in a landslide to incumbent Lyndon Johnson, a Democrat.
Oftedahl voted for President Donald Trump two years ago.
�I think he�s the best president we�ve had in my lifetime,� she said.
Oftedahl was one of the early arrivals Monday morning for a Republican rally in half of a hangar at Glacier Park International Airport near Kalispell.
The event�s star attraction was Vice President Mike Pence, who hit the stage nearly an hour late in the company of Republican senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Cory Gardner of Colorado.
The rally�s primary focus was cheerleading the candidacy of Matt Rosendale in his attempt to oust incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, a race described as a dead heat in at least one poll on the eve of the election.
People who attended were also implored to help re-elect Republican Greg Gianforte to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gianforte is facing a challenge from Democrat Kathleen Williams.
One crowd count estimated more than 1,000 people attended Monday�s rally.
The speakers, including U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., kept imploring attendees to vote. Based on a show of hands, the majority of people in the crowd had already voted absentee.
Thus, there was a lot of preaching to the choir about tax cuts, illegal immigration, gun rights, conservative judges, reducing governmental red tape, low unemployment and the like.
�We are getting America back on track and the American dream is back,� Gianforte said.
The event often sounded just as much like a pep rally for Trump, who had been in Montana for the fourth time Saturday, stumping for Rosendale and Gianforte.
Judy Hogan said she attended Trump�s rally in Great Falls and felt boosted by being in the midst of thousands of like-minded Americans. She, like many others Monday, both on stage and off, expressed distaste for how Brett Kavanaugh was treated during hearings focused on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
�I don�t see how anyone who watched the Kavanaugh hearings could vote Democrat,� Hogan said.
As for Trump�s performance, she said, �He�s doing fabulous. It�s nice to have someone who makes promises and keeps them.�
Many people sported red caps that read �Make America Great Again.�
There were �build the wall� chants and boos when prominent Democrats were referenced.
Pence took the stage around 12:24 p.m. and spoke for about 20 minutes.
He quickly referenced Trump.
�It�s been two years of action,� Pence said. �It�s been two years of results...It�s been two years of promises made and promises kept.�
He said his �friend in the Oval Office� is making America prosperous and secure again.
All the speakers slammed Tester. As did many of the attendees, including Jack Paulson of Bigfork, who said, �I wouldn�t vote for that skunk for anything.�
There was recognition in the crowd that the race between Rosendale and Tester is tight.
�I hope Rosendale wins,� said Luke Baer of Kalispell. �I think it�s going to be close, really close.�
Dennis Kossak of Kalispell weighed in about the potential outcome.
�I have no clue,� he said. �It�s a total toss-up.�
Ronald Johnson, 69, of Coram, sounded more confident. Johnson, a Vietnam Veteran, arrived at the event around 4:30 a.m. to ensure he�d get a good spot near the stage. And he did.
�I�m a firm believer that Rosendale is going to persevere and be the next guy,� said Johnson, who wore a �Hillary for Prison� button.
Pence ended the rally by urging the crowd to try to transcend the nation�s divisive political climate and to pray for America.
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The word 'diet' is derived from the latin root that means "a day's journey". Whilst it would be lovely to have the time to consider your day's food journey, most days it's about getting the job done to the best of your ability. A balanced diet is about home-cooked, whole foods that limit or exclude artificial additives, refined carbohydrates and sugars.
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- Climbers didnt invent the long weekend, but we sure figured out how to put it to good use. From ropes and a rack of cams to a change of clean clotheswhatever you stuff into this tough, highly weather-resistant duffel bag will be protected and easily accessible. Its main compartment is accessed by a zippered U-shaped lid, which has a pair of zippered mesh pockets on the underside for small items. A zippered exterior pocket holds the stuff you need quickly. The padded bottom panel adds structure and helps cushion the load when your duffel gets the baggage-handler treatment. Carrying options include padded, removable shoulder straps for a backpack carry, webbing handles with a snap closure, and haul loops at either end that facilitate linking multiple bags. Four daisy chains let you lash additional gear to the outside. Features:
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The last time I shot a jingle worm, he was between the generator shed and I. He was Big, and dark green, and not happy that I had encouraged him to leave the sliding door track. When he got far enough away from the house, I emptied both barrels into him, and my new garden hose, now a soaker hose. My Sean was not impressed, "Jeez Mom, there isn't a big enough piece of him left to feed the chickens." No, and I was fine with that.
See the thing about living in the back of beyond was you didn't have access to those power lines that can light up your life. Nope, you had a honking big diesel generator, (that lived in it's very own shed). You learned pretty quick that the gas refrig wasn't all that great, or big or cheap to run. That the gas stove had been installed with Electronic Ignition, and that the switch in the house that turned on/off the generator (out there in it's very own shed) was not liked by the generator. The generator liked to be talked to with a soft voice... sorta like "come on babe, you can do this... fire up babe, please...," given a straight shot of primer, and sometimes even required a full front hug. This made it necessary for "someone" to go out to the generator shed at 0-dark-thirty in the morning and wake the generator. After everyone had done their morning ablutions, it was turned off. In the evening the process started again with "someone" going out and turning on the generator for an hour or so before putting the kids to bed, going out an turning the generator off and turning on the kerosene lantern to read by. The evening trip was always a little dicey, as that was when the jingle worms liked to be moving about. So "someone" always had a shotgun handy.
Well except for a horseback, because we didn't have the kind of horses it was wise to shoot off of...
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I don't have an eye for a ball, so I doubt I would have a good aim with a gun either.ReplyDelete
Mornin Brighid.ReplyDelete
This piece is terrific. What is, exactly, a jingle worm?
Would my brand new Berreta 9mm handgun be sufficient in getting rid of one?
GM: We were raised with guns, liking to eat and all...ReplyDelete
CHERI: Morn'n, burn'n daylight here... Jingleworms are Rattlesnakes. We had sooo many on that ranch. Oh, I'm super excited about your new Berreta. It should get the job done!
Did not know what a jingleworm was....I almost sat on a big rock once, but, got distracted and didn't. My friend then turned the rock over and there was a mama and all her babies. I was so glad I got distracted!ReplyDelete
Nothing that crawls on it's belly..nothing.ReplyDelete
BEVERLY: So glad to see you, and stay away from those jingleworms.ReplyDelete
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The Importance of Setting Boundaries
In a previous post I stated that boundaries are vital in our lives as they dictate a healthy respect for self, as well as for others. To recap, boundaries are the invisible lines that we draw around ourselves that define who we are and what is acceptable.
Unsurprisingly, the topic of boundaries comes up with a number of my clients who have low self-confidence and self-esteem. As their confidence grows and they get more connected to 'who' they are, and as they get more grounded, they start creating boundaries in their life. These boundaries not only serve them, but also their work mates, their friends, their family and their partners.
Boundaries, self-worth and self-respect go hand-in-hand. If you have a lack of self-worth, you're probably not that great at setting boundaries in your own life. Conversely, if you don't understand or see the need for boundaries in your own life, you will often be unaware of over stepping boundaries in other people's lives.
I know of one woman who for many years would do everything and anything for someone. She would assist them in their business and give away vital information. She would share her ideas – freely. She would be 'overly helpful'. While in many instances this is a great way to behave, often it was to her own detriment as her ideas would be used by others and people would take yet give nothing in return. Was she giving unconditionally? No. Her giving was conditional because underneath she wanted to be 'liked'. And what nestled under her need to be liked was a lack of self-worth. Did she have boundaries in place? No, because she didn't value herself.
As a result, this woman often felt let down and resentful because others treated her with the same lack of worth as she felt towards herself. Because there weren't any boundaries in place – for herself and for others – the cycle of a lack of self worth, helping others then being let down, continued.
The first step in being able to set boundaries is to build a healthy self-worth and self-respect, yet this takes time and commitment. One way in which to build self-worth is to take ownership of your own brilliance, greatness or gift you have to share. This could be your brilliance at networking, collaborating and meeting people. It could be your gift of being a very caring and nurturing mother. It may even be the ability to spot and articulate something of value, which no one else can see. When you begin to see and own who you truly are, and do more of that, then your sense of self-worth grows and boundaries can be more easily put in place.
Boundaries are very tied up with the first chakra. The "Muladhara" or "root" chakra is associated with stability, family, roots, and also with boundaries. When the 1st chakra is strong and robust and flows properly, our boundaries are strong. We know who we are, what we what, what truly resonates and if our boundaries are crossed we do something about it. The chakra system has been valued in the East for over 2,500 years and is considered a 'hard' science in Asian medical schools.
When you are grounded (1st Chakra) and in your body, you are more sure of your path, what's right for you and what you ideally want. Being grounded brings a certain power as you're in your body, not your head. For example, imagine you are standing and you are deep in focus in your thoughts. In other words, you're top heavy. Someone comes along and pushes you with their body. What happens? You topple over.
Now imagine you are standing there with your feet firmly on the floor as your energy, or your focus is centred on your abdomen in your body. Someone comes along this time and pushes you with their body. What happens? You stay standing. You don't topple over. If you want to witness this for yourself, grab a friend and try the exercise so you get an idea of what happens when you're in your body and what happens when you're in your head.
Boundaries are a bit like not being able to be pushed over. That's how vital they are.
I'll give you an example of a boundary that I've set around anyone who teaches me – so that means when I attend a workshop, a conference, or undertake any study or coaching. If it doesn't resonate with me, and if I feel disempowered, I will disengage. A couple of weekends ago I attended a workshop. I didn't know the woman leading the workshop but I'd heard great things about her. It became very apparent very quickly however that this women was disempowering participants by telling them they needing fixing - by her. In the break I left. She crossed my boundaries so I honoured what I felt and did something about it.
If you want clarity around setting functional boundaries in your life, or if you acknowledge that you need to create boundaries for yourself, coaching could be the right step for you to take. Call or email me to get the ball rolling.


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My Akha Mom
Some time ago I wrote about my Akha wife and how proud I am of her. Although she is my wife, she is not really Akha. Today I am writing about my Akha mother and how much fun we have been having with her these last few days. Although she is Akha, she is not really my mother. We have shared in our newsletters and in previous blogs about the Akha woman we lovingly refer to as Lydia because of her generosity. In reality, we call her 'Atsu Kuh', and she is our Akha mom.
From our first moments in the village this widowed Akha woman has taken care of us. Feeding us, teaching us, administering painful Akha remedies on us when we are ill, and generally trying to get us to live with her. Through our time with her we have learned that her husband died nearly 23 years ago and she raised her two daughters alone. Her daughters have since grown up and now live in Korea where they sell Ginsing products for a Korean company.
Well, her daughters have come back for this week and we have been able to spend some time with them. We are the same age, 28 and 26 (not taking Akha years into account), and have had a lot of fun with them while they have been running around and fussing over their mom, buying her telephones and things for her home. And Lydia is loving every minute of it.
With their Chinese education from Doi Mae Salong, her daughters can make more money in Korea than they ever could here in Thailand and are therefore able to take good financial care of their mother, but she misses them so much. Seeing her with her daughters helps us to understand why she has taken us under her wing. It also helps us to understand how our parents feel about us living off in a distant country. But we also see the pride and love in Lydia's eyes when she looks at her daughters.
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We know Gegard Mousasi. In the cage, he's electrifying. Skilled, explosive, and violent, but whether he's knocking opponents to the canvas or claiming titles, he's also calm and collected. It's fascinating to observe, and it's no wonder that Mousasi has become one of the sport's main attractions, earning a massive fan base and viewership in Strikeforce that will follow him wherever his career leads. Well, like most fighters with dreams and talent, it's lead him to the UFC, and he's there to stay.
It's true: his UFC debut victory over Ilir Latifi was a bit lackluster, some describing the fight as Mousasi jabbing his way to a decision, but he did win, and he won with a torn ACL. The guy's tough, and he recently announced that he will be back in late November or December with his eyes on the Middleweight title. He believes that his time has come, and in June, he tweeted his dream for the whole MMA world to read:
"@danawhite @ufc I hoop I can fight in december against Belfort… I think my fans would love that fight."
Of course, Belfort is not the UFC Middleweight Champion, but he is ranked #2 in the division, and an impressive victory over him would definitely land Mousasi a title shot, whether the champ be Anderson Silva or Chris Weidman. But Belfort has declined, refusing the fight, with no apparent explanation. So what's next for Mousasi?
Should he return at 205 lbs. and pose an actual threat to UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones, something that nobody else, and certainly not Chael Sonnen have been capable of doing, or should he shed some pounds and strike fear into the hearts of middleweights? For UFC fans, it's a win/win situation. The recent turmult surrounding Weidman's KO over Silva could definitely escalate into delightful frenzy should the UFC allow Mousasi to fight at 185, and a potential match against Jon Jones would be a treat any for any fan who has longed for a challenger that will actually fight Jones. What are Mousasi's thoughts? Well, he actually tweeted his fans back in May, asking us what we thought about his potential drop!
Well, if Mr. Mousasi really wants to know what I think, then I suggest that he follow his instinct and drop the weight. Yes, he could battle and possibly defeat Jon Jones, but the road to the belt looks a lot more promising going through the middleweights. Here we have a recently dethroned and possibly disenfranchised former champion, a young and comparatively inexperienced champ next to Mousasi, and a long list of contenders that couldn't hold their own against Mousasi or Weidman. I say, drop the weight and go after the belt, Mousasi. But only time will reveal what he and the UFC choose to do.


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Using agave nectar, I made a jalapeño/Serrano garlic glaze which was used to roast sweet potato, black beans and walnuts. They were a little over roasted and the glazed walnuts should have been added to the roasting pan near the end, but other than being a little dry the flavor was good.
I added cumin powder and smoked paprika while glazing the rinsed and drained black beans.
Because the roasted ingredients were a bit dry it was sort of like trying to keep marbles from rolling out of a steamed corn tortilla.
I wrapped the peppers and garlic which were strained from the glaze in store bought biscuit dough.


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Durham City are out in front following their 3-2 victory over fifth-from-top Brandon United.
Glen Robson and Andy Shaw established a two-goal lead for City before Chris Neil reduced the deficit. Robson was again on target, this time from the penalty spot, but when Andrew Cuthbertson struck, it was all to play for in the final 13 minutes.
Bedlington Terriers stay second, six points behind the leaders with two games in hand. They led through Chris Rue at Esh Winning who drew level on half time when Stephen Burns scored from close in. Terriers claimed three points when Roy Allan converted a penalty after being brought down.
Whitley Bay slipped in their title challenge and Washington maintained their climb up the table with a 3-2 win.
The home side were three up through Keith Hutchinson, Keith Oliver and Scott Oliver but Keith Oliver missed a penalty.
Bay hit back with two penalties by Wayne Edgcumbe.
Jarrow Roofing are fourth despite being held to a draw at Morpeth Town who scored first through Mark Fenwick before Craig Nelson levelled.
Dunston Federation have still only conceded nine goals all season, but they failed to score in a drawn game with Shildon, while Thornaby and Peterlee Newtown also ended goalless.
Chester-le-Street ended a long losing sequence which had plunged them into the relegation zone. They hit Penrith, who are stranded at the bottom, 5-1 with goals by Martin Bowes (2), Kraig Wilkinson, Robert Houghton and Andy Blower. Lee Hoolickin claimed a consolation goal for the Cumbrians.
Brian Fairhurst gave West Auckland the lead with a 25-yard effort before Andrew Fletcher earned Billingham Synthonia a point while Horden CW and Guisborough Town also figured in a 1-1 draw. Craig Stephens netted for the Colliers with Lee Ryan on the mark for Guisborough.
Marske United are second from bottom after losing at Billingham Town for whom Craig Skelton and Carl Chillingsworth scored.
Consett maintained their 14 points lead in Division Two, defeating second-bottom Crook Town with ease as the goals flowed from Andrew Thompson, Peter Kirkham, Gary Price and Stephen Lish.
Ashington also won 4-0 to stay second as Whickham conceded goals to Alex Lawson (2), Gary Caldow and Alan Hogg.
Johnny Wightman was the toast of Kennek Ryhope CA as he rifled seven goals in the 8-0 rout of Easington. Gareth Hill was the other scorer.
South Shields lost ground in the promotion race when they went down 2-1 at Murton who, after being bottom of the table, have now won their last four games. William Crew bagged a brace with David Hopper a late scorer for Shields.
Prudhoe Town moved into fourth with a 4-1 victory over Washington Nissan when Paul Leavy, Mark Drake (2) and Calvin Magnet struck. James Farrell hit Nissan's only goal.


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A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the colleges of Engineering, Business, Science, and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, and its Interdisciplinary Graduate School. NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine was established jointly with Imperial College London.
NTU's campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 54 are certified Green Mark Platinum.
Besides its 200-ha (500-acre) lush green, residential campus in the western part of Singapore, NTU also has a second campus in the heart of Novena, Singapore's medical district.
Meteoric rise in international academic reputation
In 2017 NTU was placed 11th in the world and the best in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University...Show More


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Chris Weidman is certainly intrigued with a bout against Jon Jones, if victorious against Anderson Silva next weekend at UFC 162.
"I mean, I've got to beat Anderson first," the undefeated Weidman (9-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) said during a media teleconference in support of his headliner against Silva (33-4 MMA, 16-0 UFC) at next week's UFC 162 event. "That's the first big step. Whatever the UFC fans and UFC want to do and the fight they want to see, I'm definitely willing to do."
This middleweight clash is really one of the most intriguing bouts because many fighters predict that Chris Weidman will be the man to take over Anderson's throne in the middleweight division. Fans and media alike have been clamoring for a bout with Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. Weidman could end up playing spoiler and we'll never know who would of won in a battle of the pound-for-pound best.
Would anyone want to see Weidman go up in weight and battle Jon Jones or any of the elite of the light heavyweight division. Next weekend plays a huge factor for the UFC moving forward. Weidman has the wrestling pedigree to give Anderson plenty of problems.
There's plenty to watch next weekend with UFC 162. The whole landscape of one division could drastically change. Make sure to watch to see what happens.


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Three American academics who study education and learning set out to examine college courses from an inclusion standpoint, and came up with a tool by which instructors can measure inclusion in their own courses. The team of professors started their research by asking their sample of college faculty to examine their course outlines, the subtexts of their courses, and to ask themselves thought-provoking questions about their teaching style and unconscious biases. Their questions included "What are the implicit rules and messages of your course and are they stated on the syllabus? What are the hidden/implicit/unconscious biases and stereotypes?" "Have you, the instructor, made your philosophy of teaching and learning explicit, or is it hidden?"
As they went on in their research, three areas of exploration emerged: inclusion and course context; text; and subtext.
- Inclusion and course context: In terms of inclusion, the researchers wanted to know how a course supports inclusive learning. Their questions included "What are the situational factors surrounding your course? Who will be in the class? Who will not be there? Whose voice is heard? What perspective dominates; what is omitted?"
- Inclusion and text: The researchers argue that a transformation of how one thinks about learning and course design should be the greater aim. How do learning outcomes, assessment and content support inclusion for all? Is the tone of the course outline inviting? Do they use "culturally responsive" teaching approaches?
- Inclusion and subtext: The researchers wanted to encourage instructors to dig deeper into the subtext of their courses, and make the learning process more inclusive. For example, is the tone of the syllabus contractual, inviting, or authoritarian?
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When The Lie Is Over: Separating From A Transgendered Spouse
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Nothing can prepare you for the shock of being confronted by a spouse that suddenly reveals that they have been assigned the wrong gender at birth and that they wish to live as a different gender.
Feelings of shock and betrayal are intermingled by the enormity of the deception, and may often lead to anger and a desire for revenge. This is not good for anyone involved, especially if their are children involved.
Why would a transgendered spouse deceive someone that they claim to love?
The primary deception for many transgendered individuals is self deception. When an individual is born, their genitalia automatically assigns them to a gender. Every fiber of your being may tell them otherwise, but social pressures and a desire for a "normal" life forces many transgendered individuals to suppress their natural feelings about their sexual identity.
Cultural shifts and recent public events have given new focus to the plight of individuals who feel that they were born with the wrong body, and with new acceptance came a lifting of suppression of gender identity and an unstoppable desire for some transgendered individuals to live as the gender with which they identify.
How to make a separation easier for everyone involved
If you are the spouse of a recently transgendered individual, you also have a choice in living a life that makes you happy. However, with understanding that your spouse was not being selfish or indulging a whim comes a need for maturity and acceptance.
This is paramount when dealing with your children from the marriage. Children are remarkably resilient, and will accept any variation in the definition of family and parents if they know that they are safe and loved, and if the children aren't used as weapons to punish spouses in the guise of "morality".
Divorce from a newly transgendered spouse
If your transgendered spouse has been faithful throughout the marriage, and isn't suddenly indulging in riskay behavior (both of which have nothing to do with their gender identity), then the divorce can proceed in an amicable division of assets and assignment of custodial and visitation rights to the children.
A divorce lawyer can be a great help to cover all the legal concerns while you deal with the psychological issues of the dissolution of your marriage.
If the transgendered spouse has betrayed the marriage in other ways, then they should be treated as any other unfaithful or irresponsible spouse. Find a good divorce attorney and protect your rights.
Assuming that maturity and love reigns supreme, you may find the your newly transgendered spouse may retain their role as your best friend and confidant, free of the constraints that a twist of nature and a repressed society had placed on your relationship. To learn more, contact a law firm like Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Keisler, PC.


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|Evaluating Perceived Changes in Leadership Behavior among Middle Managers
|Jennifer M. Ryan
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Pepperdine University
Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation: December 2006
The purpose of this study was to determine if the self and supervisor-perceived leadership behaviors of middle managers who attended a leadership development course differed from those who did not attend the course.
The population consisted of 222 managers who attended a one-day leadership program (over a 12 month period) and 250 managers who did not attend. The Leadership Practices Inventory (Self) were completed by both groups and their supervisors (LPI-Observer) prior to attending the program and three months after the program's completion. A total of 22 middle managers and their supervisors completed both the pre- and post-assessments from the treatment group and a total of 26 middle managers and their supervisors completed both assessments in the control group.
A significant difference was found between pre-assessment scores of middle managers and their supervisors on the leadership practice of Enabling Others to Act but not on the other four leadership practices. No significant differences were found between middle managers in the treatment and control group for any of the five leadership practices in the pre-assessment period. Post assessment of supervisor scores between the control and treatment groups did not reveal any significant differences on the five leadership practices. No significant differences were found between the post-self assessments of managers who attended the program compared with their supervisors' post assessments (this same finding also applied to the control group). All in all, no evidence was found to support the hypothesis that completion of the one-day leadership seminar resulted in any change in leadership (more frequent leadership behaviors).


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One Small Step
I want to dicuss some famous Moon quotes and it feels natural to start with the original and the best. But quoting it here presents an immediate problem; there is a version that Neil Armstrong insists he said and a version that the world heard. Looking at the reported version we get "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." This has created decades worth of discussion on what it actually meant. "Man" in the abstract like this means humanity in just the same way as "Mankind".
Instead Armstrong insists that he said "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for Mankind." This version makes a lot more sense, comparing his personal first step onto the moon with its big implications for humanity. Whether he fluffed his line (as it does appear he had prepared it despite him claiming it was off the cuff) or that the static of space cut out the word remains unclear.
But I want to talk about the words of the following Apollo Mission by Pete Conrad, the third man on the moon. In an interview with a journalist before his trip, the journalist was convinced that the words would be provided by NASA rather than be left to the individual astronauts. So Conrad made a bet for the sum of $500 that he could say whatever the journalist wrote for him. These immortal words as he climbed down the ladder where "Whoopee! Man, that may have been a small one for Neil, but that's a long one for me." (He was 5'6''.) As his foot hit the moon's surface his next sentence was the bizarre; "Oooh, is that soft and queasy." I love it.


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Harry Potter Playing Cards
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Fully illustrated pack, in colour on the court cards, Aces and Jokers, in black and white on the numeral cards. Drawings appear to be mostly of characters and scenes from the first Harry Potter book,'Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone'.
Backs: 'HP' in gold against a purple sky.
Size: 56 x 87 mm
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Love, Ability, Strength
by Bill Ward, 2013
A landscape told through rhythm on canvas, Ward created "Love, Ability, Strength" through a rhythmic performance utilizing of fiber optics sticks and LED technology. The captured light within the work, met with the reflective nature of Ward's kit, combine in a remarkable way to create the finished work. There are a total of 15 pieces of "Love, Ability, Strength." All are numbered. Each is individually signed by Bill Ward.
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"Within it, you'll see my emotional wellbeing coming out of me. I call it 'Love, Ability, Strength' and that's a requirement for being able to play drums. I can see my focus. I was really focused. And I know we have that requirement for a lot of other things as well, but it really helps when you are playing drums to have love, ability, and strength."
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"When I'm working on new ideas, musically much of what's played is guided by a visual appearance or shape. Since my early childhood, I've played drums in visuals as well as sound. When I write, there's always an image, sometimes a color attached to what's being created."
With Absence of Corners, Ward ventures beyond sound into the visual realm taking on a new medium – rhythm to canvas. The collection is a highly personal one and remarkably limited.
"I am delighted with the captured expressions from my head and my heart. Their arrival onto canvas is beautiful."
An extensive process from start to finish, "Absence of Corners" took nearly a year to complete. Ward utilized a sophisticated formula to create the collection's visuals, using an array of drumsticks and rhythmic accessories that produce light, much like a painter utilizing brushes and oils. Then, working with Los Angeles art team SceneFour, The movements featured within the captured rhythms are then studied and developed into abstract artwork that showcases a dimension not normally seen by the human eye. Each piece in this limited-edition collection is then numbered. All are signed by Ward.


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BELMONT — A 42-year-old Belmont woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she hit a parked car and crashed into a house, police said.
The incident was reported about 6:25 a.m. Thursday on the 2000 block of Monroe Avenue. Belmont police officers and firefighters arrived to find a 2014 Nissan Versa backed into the front porch of a home.
The driver, identified as Denise Adams, was arrested without incident on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Police said Adams was possibly trying to make a three-point turn when the collisions occurred. She apparently pulled into a driveway, where she hit a 2001 Acura, then reversed out of the driveway, across the street, down another driveway and hit the house.
Following her arrest, Adams complained of unspecified injuries and was taken to a hospital as a precaution. She was later released on a citation for DUI, according to police.