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Facial recognition systems are not new, and are even being used in the Afghanistan theater to identify people who pose a threat.
However, the systems are often fairly slow and normally only work with one person at a time, with long waits between scans. Now SRI International has introduced what it calls the IOM Passport SL system, which enables fast facial recognition in busy areas.
The IOM Passport offers a much quicker way to scan people, SRI claims. The system requires that those who need to be scanned to pass through a platform that sets them up a perfect scan by the camera.
The IOM Passport, which includes SRI's face capture and dual-iris recognition programs, can then accurately scan anyone passing by without forcing them to stop, or even slow down. SRI says the system is able to process up to 30 people per minute, or one person every two seconds, making it perfect for busy locations where security might be an issue.
"Positive identification of individuals in crowded security locations, such as corporate lobbies and airports, is becoming more critical," said Mark Clifton, vice president for products and services at SRI. "Incorporating high-speed biometric identification into existing security infrastructures without limiting throughput can address this challenge."
Several facial recognition scanners have been introduced in the last couple of years, including Shuttle Computer Group's HR70 system, which unlocks access doors for authorized users after a facial scan.
However, most of these products require a user to stand in front of the device to initiate a scan. They are also built for users who expect to be scanned in order to enter a building where they work, for example. In contrast, the IOM Passport is more streamlined, scanning users who are being directed through a hallway or turnstile for the scan.
For years people trying to spoof scanners have used everything from glitter to paint to confuse scanners.
Even with SRI's solution, someone could simply look away or cover his face when walking through the scanner field. Most likely, therefore, a human guard would still need to be posted beside each scanner to stop people who, accidentally, or on purpose, don't get a proper scan. Even so, the IOM passport looks like a technology improvement in the ongoing war to keep the public safe.
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Chidobe Awuzie goes through a DB drill. Former University of Colorado football players showed their skills to NFL scouts on Wednesday at CU's pro timing day at the Indoor Practice Facility. For more photos, go to http://www.buffzone.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer March 8, 2017
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Swiftwater Rescue Training
Boulder Fire Rescue Lieutenant Brian Marron grabs a throw bag during a swift-water rescue training exercise on Tuesday, June 6, at the Boulder Creek in Boulder. For more photos and video of the swift-water rescue training
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ June 6, 2017
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A protester is arrested at the Mathmatics building during the Milo Yiannopoulos speech on Wednesday on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder, Colo.
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Jan. 25, 2017
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Colorado and Colorado State Football
Shay Fields, of CU, catches a touchdown pass over Justin Sweet, of CSU, during the first half of the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver.
Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer/
September 1, 2017
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Folks Festival
Cheyenne Weston, of Boulder, watches Singer/Song writer Ramy Essam perform during the 27th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado on Aug. 20, 2017.
(Photo by Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)
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Earth Day at the Longmont Museum
Savannah Collier, left, and her brother, Keenan, get a close look at shark jaws at the OceanFirst Institute display. The Longmont Museum held an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Longmont, Colorado. Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer April 22, 2017
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COGCC and Broomfield
Lauren Petrie, with Food and Water Watch, wears a mask and holds a photograph of a fracking site near residential homes during a public meeting on Monday with the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission on Monday at the COGCC corporate office in Denver. The meeting gave citizens a chance to voice opinions on proposed spacing applications by Extraction Oil & Gas in Broomfield. For more photos and video of the meeting go to dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ Oct. 30, 2017
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2017 Barnes & Noble Boulder Regional Spelling Bee
Ben Lenger, of Sunset Middle School in Longmont, thinks hard on this word. He eventually won. The 2017 Barnes & Noble Boulder Regional Spelling Bee was held at Nevin Platt Middle School in Boulder on Saturday.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer February 25, 2017
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2017 Boulder Polar Plunge
Members of the Anadarko Gas Smashers team fly into the water during the 2017 Boulder Polar Plunge was held on Saturday at the Boulder reservoir to raise money for the American Cancer Society. For more photos and a video, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer January 7, 2017
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Ashley Doolittle Memorial Rodeo
Tyler Ferguson stays on his horse during bareback riding during the Ashley Doolittle Memorial Rodeo on June 10, 2017. For more photos, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick / Staff Photographer/
June 10, 2017
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21st annual Lafayette Oatmeal Festival
Emily Futrell, takes a photo of her husband, Dan, the Lafa"Yette," as he poses next to the giant Quaker Oats bowl. The 21st annual Oatmeal Festival of Lafayette was held on Saturday. For more photos, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer January 14, 2017
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La Familia Boxing
Austin Mathis, 7, at left, and Elijah Cortes, 9, watch a sparring match in the ring during an after-school boxing class for kids on Thursday at La Familia Boxing inside the YMCA in Longmont. For more photos and video of the after-school boxing program go to http://www.timescall.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ May 11, 2017
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Hot Temperatures On 1st Day of Summer
Sophia Sexaurer plays in the water fountain on the Pearl Street Mall during a day in the 90's. For more photos, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer June 20, 2017
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Bolder Boulder Citizens Race
Cole Conrad, 3, sprays runners with a squirt gun during the 2017 Bolder Boulder 10k Citizens Race on Monday, May 29, in Boulder, Colo. For more photos of the citizens race go to http://www.dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ May 29, 2017
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Chris Rusk, left, and Mitch Rosebrough were working on a fence on Chris' property near the scene of a crash involving a semi tractor trailer which ran into an irrigation ditch along U.S. 287 Thursday evening. The pair helped rescue the driver of the semi.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
July 06, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court justice Neil Gorsuch is greeted during Niwot's Fourth of July parade.
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July 04, 2017
John Hibar, left, poses for a photo with his classmates before commencement at Niwot High School.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
May 27, 2017
Funeral Service for Alessandro Zarzur
Friends and family show their sadness after the service for Alessandro Zarzur. A funeral service was held for Alessandro Zarzur at Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Boulder on Tuesday. The CU triathlete, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was killed Thursday after he collided with a truck near the 2200 block of Sunshine Canyon Drive. For more photos, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.com. Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer May 9, 2017
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Mountain View High School's Reid Nichols (No. 8) tries to track grab a bouncing ball hit deep into the outfield in the game against Silver Creek High School on Thursday. More photos: BoCoPreps.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer April 27, 2017
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Makayla Grote's father Troy Grote rides a car his daughter used to race during a memorial service for Makayla at Colorado National Speedway.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
Nov. 26, 2017
Teresa Soto, 83, holds migas capirotada, a traditional Mexican dessert, which she prepared for Lent.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
April 07, 2017
Volunteer Barb West and seasonal education outreach employee John Reed stay out of the cool, damp weather at the entrance to the wagon barn during the Walker Ranch Fall Heritage Day.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
Sept. 24, 2017
Steve Montgomery, of Firestone, keeps cool while sitting on the back step of a 100-year-old steam tractor during the Yesteryear Farm and Home Show at the Dougherty Museum, 8306 N. 107st.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
August 25, 2017
Brain Teasers
Ryan Loi goes low to keep the bean bag from hitting the ground. When Kristen Rubow Rey's son suffered a concussion playing high school sports, she started playing with ways to enrich therapy for him to recover more quickly and more fully from his injury. When she got good results from her intuitive work, she branched out and began supporting adults with TBI. That, too, brought good results in her clients. Now, she works with youth and adult athletes who want to boost sports performance by building different pathways for their brains to use in staying sharp.
For more photos and a video, go to http://www.dailycamera.com.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer January 28, 2017
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Glenn Tefft, who is currently homeless in Longmont, rides the bus to King Soopers on Hover Street to look for his lost cell phone on Tuesday.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer April 4, 2017
Sidney Fahrenbruch, 4, runs up to the Longmont Safety and Justice Center, 225 Kimbark, to donate money from her piggy bank to a Longmont police officer who has cancer.
Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
Oct. 24, 2017
The Helping Hand Tree Service crew says a prayer at the stump of the cottonwod tree which they cut down in front of the home at 422 Pratt St. Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer
April 03, 2017
BIFF Opening Night
BEST 1. Kenn Penn, dressed as Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, at left, and Tessa Warner, dressed as Magenta also from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, dance on the red carpet in front of the Boulder Theater during opening night of the Boulder International Film Festival on Thursday in Boulder. For more photos and video of the 2017 BIFF opening night go to http://www.dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ March 2, 2017
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Boulder Homeless Program Changes
Sierra, left, Johnny, Kyla and Steve, wait with other homeless people for Deacon's Closet to open on Thursday. Homeless people wait outside Deacon's Closet to pick up clothing. This clothing bank is part of the First Presbyterian Church in Boulder.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer April 27, 2017
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Steve and Kyla wait with other homeless people for Deacon's Closet to open on Thursday. Homeless people wait outside Deacon's Closet to pick up clothing. This clothing bank is part of the First Presbyterian Church in Boulder.
Cliff Grassmick Staff Photographer April 27, 2017
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2017 Bolder Boulder Citizen's Race
Earl Hebner plays the referee as the The Ultimate Warriors
wrestle their way down the 2017 Bolder Boulder Citizen's Race on Monday in Boulder on Memorial Day. The Warriors didn't include their real names on their registration form.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer May 29, 2017
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St. Baldrick's
Luke Plotnick, 13, begins to shave his friend's Addison Kleinhans' head at the St. Baldrick's fundraiser on the CU Boulder Campus on Wednesday. Plotnick's lost his brother James to cancer and Keinhans, 12, is in remission from his 2010 cancer diagnosis and 38 months of chemotherapy.
For more photos and video go to http://www.dailycamera.com
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer March 15 2017
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Butterfly Pavilion Westminster, Colorado
BEST BEST BEST Avery Klamser, 3, gets up an close with a butterfly at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster on Wednesday on September 27 2017. Klamser was with her family from Fort Collins.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer
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31st Annual Longmont Criterium
Riders fly by in the Senior Men's Pro Race Level 1-2-3 in the 31st Annual Longmont Criterium on Sunday. For more photos go to timescall.com
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer July 9, 2017
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Sophie dozes in a cool pool as her owner and friend John Birkmaier, left and Kyle Darnell chat in a Boulder front yard on a hot day in July.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer July 6 2017
BEST BEST BEST Pastors Jimmy Ratzlaff, at left, and Brandon Kolb pray with Dara Warde during the City on the Hill Church's drive thru prayer on Sunday. For more photos go to dailycamera.com
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer July 23, 2017
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Josh Eisner helps his daughter Annabelle, 10, cast a line at the Evert Pierson Kids' Fishing Pond on Sunday morning in Boulder.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer July 9, 2017
Arlo and Danielle Corwin watch the eclipse with their kids from left to right Corwin, 10, Levi, 7, and Asa 7, at NCAR in Boulder on Monday. For more photos and video go to dailycamera.com.
(Photo by Paul Aiken/Daily Camera)
Fairview Knights' Jeff Erickson gets caught off 2nd base as Windor's Bailey Brachtenbach during their game in Boulder on Wednesday. Shortstop Braden Peninger backs up Brachtenbach. For more photos go to bocopreps.com.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer July 26, 2017
Sunshine Fire
A slurry bomber drops on the Sunshine Fire west of Boulder on Sunday
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer March 19 2017
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BEST BEST BEST BEST Hallee Hurtado, a niece to Joey Irwin and Mark and Erin Martinez hugs Christian Vasquez during a gathering for friends and family in Frederick Colorado on Sunday evening. Vasquez was one of the crew of workers nearby that rushed to the scene of an explosion at the Martinez house to save Erin from building. Looking on his Hallee's dad Bo Hurtado. Joey Irwin and Mark Martinez were killed in the explosion.
For more photos go to http://www.dailycamera.com
Photo by Paul Aiken / Staff Photographer / April 23 2017
BEST BEST Lindsey Rosen, left and Jaime Krull, both seniors at Centaurus High School get a selfie with astronaut Jack Fischer after Fischer's call to the school from the International Space Station. Fischer is a graduate from the school in Lafayette. For more photos go to dailycamera.com.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer Thursday August 31, 2017
Longmont Halloween Parade
BEST BEST BEST Lincoln Morrow rolls down Main Street as the World's Strongest Boy with the help of his dad Dustin during the Halloween Parade in Longmont on Saturday. For more photos and video go to timescall.com
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer Oct 28 2017
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Daisy Ellis, Co-Director talks with Morgan Robers about her character's role during rehearsal for Boulder High Theater's Legendary Haunted House at the school on Thursday afternoon. Gwen Egan is the technician who will be turning the wheel Robers is strapped to.
The Haunted House is open from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28 and 31 with a sensory-friendly lights on session from 6 to 7 p.m. on the 28th.
Paul Aiken / Staff Photographer / Oct 19 2017
Insane Clown Posse
A creature waves the confederate flag during the Insane Clown Posse show at the Boulder Theater on Monday. For more photos go to dailycamera.com.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer September 26, 2017
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Mesa Vista Hazmat
A woman is sprayed down by a firefighter at Mesa Vista of Boulder on Wednesday afternoon.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer Sept 13 2017
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Sean Grady reacts to the pain in his leg during the Ironman Boulder on Sunday.
Paul Aiken Staff Photographer May 11 2017
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FEBRUARY 14, ALL YEAR LONG: There are two kinds of lodging venues in this world. One has to frill it up come the middle of the second month of the year, with little additions that summon the spirit of Valentine's Day (those additions can run the gamut, but picture candy hearts and flowers and such). Then there's the second kind of hotel or stay-over spot. It's a rarer situation, for sure, because of this fact: It always feels like it might be February 14. Oh, it can be July, or September, and 95 degrees out, and that Valentine's feeling is in the air. A lot of additional frippery is not required, in short, because the place pretty much exudes a lavish amount of lovey-dovey-ness (but nice lovey-dovey-ness, we should say, not the gloopy, cloying lovey-dovey stuff). El Capitan Canyon outside of Santa Barbara is pretty much the quintessential February-14-all-year-long kind of spot. Thank its cabins and tents -- cozy and posh, both -- and its commitment to giving couples a truly rustic and relaxing night or two away.
SO WHEN VALENTINE'S COMES AROUND? It's kind of the exact right spot to find yourself in. And, truly, El Capitan, which isn't all that far from the beach, despite its rather woodsy setting, doesn't need to put on the romance packages. And yet they do. This year's deal is called the Romance Retreat Package. A deluxe king cabin (with king bed), gas fireplace, and bathtub are on the inside. Outside? A place to build a campfire and enjoy the complimentary bottle of Queen of Hearts wine. There are additional goodies, like cookies and a candle. It's two nights, it starts at $545, and it is on through March 14 (we love when Valentine's stretches for a full month).


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We have to admit, all of us have been on the to-don'ts list of fashion at least once in our lives. More than just putting together pieces of clothing and accessories and hoping that it pulls together, some people take fashion more seriously than you think. Creativity and attitude are insufficient when it comes to the fashion industry. Proper training from the top fashion universities has become a necessity in becoming a popular fashion designer.Fashion universities know that the fashion industry is a competitive field. Designers often go back to school to take refresher courses as they don't want to be left behind on the latest trends. The following then are tips to fashion designers on how to stay in fashion in the industry.1. Be innovativeFashion universities teach their students how to stay current. Fashion designers are trend-setters. Practically speaking, they are the ones who dictate what savvy people will be wearing in the next season. People follow fashion designers and it is the job of fashion universities to instill that trend-setting mindset to their students. Immersing yourself with fashion and being exposed to anything and everything can kick up your creativity level. Remember that clothing is supposed to be a way of expression which puts a heavy responsibility on the designers. People will be wearing your design which means that designers should remained challenged to always come up with new ideas to express oneself.2. Fast-pacedThe fashion industry is a fast-paced environment that requires constant innovative designs. Fashion universities can keep you up to date with the prevailing trends at a time, but by tomorrow, a brand new concept will be introduced. With technology, design software can also be used by not only speeding up the process of designing but also make use of techniques that cannot be instilled in pencil drawing. As the industry goes from season to season, fashion designers will always have to be a season ahead of everyone else. Fashion universities then keep students conscious of the shifting demands and opportunities of the fashion industry. Fashion designers should know how to think quickly and master their skills because something new has to be put on the store shelves for next season.3. Broaden your optionsThere are hundreds of fashion designers that dream of getting their designs on the runway. Graduates of fashion universities are usually either self-employed or work for a clothing and apparel company. Inadequate capital and social connections are factors that hinder good fashion designers to be seen in fashion shows. As only a handful of designers get recognized in the fashion industry, fashion universities regard several options to which students should consider. Make-up Artists, Stylists, and Fashion Merchandising are but some examples of careers that are closely related to fashion design which are also offered by many fashion universities.Fashion universities are best suited for those who truly have a love for clothing and fashion. Staying in fashion can be both a tiring and rewarding career. Like Heidi Klum says in her popular TV show called Project Runway, "One day you're in, and the next day you're out".
Fashion Universities: How To Stay In Fashion | Fashion
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Types Of Real Estate Investor Websites – What Should You Choose? | Real estate
One of the basic questions you have to answer when you get a real estate investing website is "How do I get my website configured to get the best results?"There are many business models in real estate investing – buying houses, buying notes, short sales, fixing and flipping, wholesaling. And a lot more. Or your business can be a combination of different business models.Your website must be easily adaptable to suit your business needs to achieve maximum profitability. Here are a few popular business models in real estate investing:Real estate investing business models1) Buying Houses
This is the most popular business model. Most real estate investors buy houses. The basis of most real estate investing businesses is buying houses.Buying houses can include buying them in retail, cash or terms.2) Selling Houses
Almost everyone who buys houses also sells them. Just like buying houses, you could be selling them on retail or terms, such as lease options.3) Wholesaling
Most people call wholesaling "flipping houses". In this case, you locate houses in distress that need repair. And you get a big discount when you buy these houses. You then sell it to another property investor who fixes it up and sells it or rents it.You end up making a little money from just a little effort. You can flip houses without ever having to own them.In real estate investing, wholesaling is the fastest way to generate a healthy cash flow while spending little to no money. A few hundred dollars is sometimes all you need to make a deal happen.4) Renting
Another popular business model is to buy houses, fix them, then put tenants for positive cash flow.5) Buying notes
Other investors specialize on buying and selling notes. Essentially by owning a note, you become the lender and do not have to own the property.6) Commercial real estate
This covers a wide variety of approaches, such as apartments, shopping centers, land and so on.Some real estate investors combine both commercial and residential estate. Residential real estate involves residential houses, whereas commercial property does not include residential single family houses.7) Other business models
When you are investing in real estate, you sometimes find yourself having to be involved in other aspects of the business that are not really separate business models.i) Private money
When investing in real estate, sometimes you need to look for private money investors to finance your deals.For this reason you have to actively look for private money investors to finance these deals.ii) Short sales
As part of real estate investing, you sometimes find yourself negotiating with lenders to accept less than what is owed on the property. This process is called short sale and forms a part of most property investors businesses.iii) Loan modification
Loan modification has become popular in the recent years. Lots of investors are also licensed agents and mortgage brokers.So what types of websites for real estate investing are there on the market?First of all, when shopping for a real estate investor website, it is important to choose a website that is flexible enough to be adapted to suit your individual needs. Changes like that should not cost you any money.In other words, the website you choose must be able to accommodate your changing business needs and models. So you will not have to buy another website if your business model changes in future.Interactive real estate investor websites
These websites are fully adaptable and offer complete customization and adaptability capabilities. Changing a business model can be done with one click of the mouse.If none of the default business models suits your needs, you can then adapt it to suit your individual needs.The following business models are allowed by interactive investor websites1) Websites for buying houses
These websites come equipped with everything you need to buy houses. You are presented to motivated sellers as the most credible person to buy their houses.As a result, you get leads that are fully pre-negotiated and pre-screened for you.You will only need a few minutes to decide if this is a deal or not, and follow up or let it go as needed. You can then make offers right from the virtual back office and control the closing process from your back office.2) Websites for selling houses
This website comes completely equipped with all the features you need to sell your houses quickly. You simply list your houses from the virtual back office and manage the whole process from there.It also allows potential buyers to join your buyers list as they view your properties. One of the most valuable assets when selling houses is a buyers list. A simple email to your buyers list can get you a buyer the same day.Of course, they also come integrated with social media so that people can recommend your properties to their friends through Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc.These websites are also adaptable for renting houses, lease to own, and so on.3) Websites for wholesaling houses
This website is equipped for the real estate investor that wholesales houses.
Social media and buyers lists also come integrated on these websites.4) Websites for seeking private money
You can choose this business model with a single click from the virtual back office. This automatically changes to a website for attracting private money investors.5) Websites for buying notes
You can also convert your website for buying notes. It comes fully equipped with this capability.6) Websites for investing in apartments
You can quickly adapt your website for investing in apartments with just a few clicks.Should you combine business models in your website?
I once had a real estate teacher whose website contained everything she did – teaching, buying houses, selling houses, wholesaling, renting, offering hard money and seeking private money investors.She said it worked fine for her needs.My next guru strongly emphasized that you should never mix buying houses, selling houses or seeking private money. You must separate these business models.I personally do not support mixing business models on the same website. This once cost me a deal worth over $10,000 because I had listed a wholesale deal on my website for buying houses. I had provided my business card with my website to a motivated seller. Since my intention was to wholesale the deal, I listed it on my website and sent it to my buyers list.I quickly got a cash buyer for it, and he wired money to the closing title company. When the seller saw what I was making from her house, she refused to go to closing. If I had kept the business models separate, I could not have lost this deal. Must you have more than one website for your real estate business?
If you need to separate your business models on separate websites, then you must buy more than one website.You can get away with having only one website if your needs can be accommodated by having different business models on the same website. Interactive real estate investor websites do not offer any limitations as to how you can adapt your website. You can accommodate multiple business models if you choose, or have each website for each business model.The choice for type of website you choose really depends on you and if your business models can conflict with each other if you use one website for them.
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Zen Web Design – Web Design Enlightenment | design web
Web design Zen is all about balance. So many webmasters will tell you that web design is all about content. I believe they are wrong! My web design Zen epiphany has led me to the conclusion that web design is all about balance. This article will investigate why it is so important to get the appearance, content and functionality of your web design right and offers some tips to do so.Appearance without content is as hollow as a reedIt is true that "pretty" websites that lack genuine and original content will fall short. This is because without original content your search engine results will be poor and you just wont get visitors to see your "pretty" site.However don't be fooled concentrating and focusing on your content alone wont spell success.Content without presentation is a as a painting without paint.Content is often touted as the magical bullet that will solve all of your web design problems. The fact is you have all of the answers to your target markets questions, offer products and services with great value, and your sites appearance is not up to scratch people will navigate away.Form without function is a lion without teethYou can add the best content and have great graphic design but if you site isn't easy to navigate and use visitors will simply navigate to your competition.Web Design without planning is as an ill fated journeyWeb design planning is vital. Ask and answer all of the important issues and write them down. The best advice I can give is to consider all aspects of web design and organize the best approach to each element.Precise planning provides a blueprint to success.Balance in all things leads to the greatest successes.By now you might have figured out the common theme. One element without the support of the other fails. The healthy and well considered web design balance will give you best chance of success.
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Microsoft Releases Emergency IE Patch
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update fixing at least five vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, including the recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability already being exploited in the wild.
The emergency patch applies to all supported editions of Windows desktop, including XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008, and affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9, Microsoft said in its patch advisory released today. Internet Explorer 10, coming soon with Windows 8, is not vulnerable. All the vulnerabilities fixed are rated as "Critical."
Three of the vulnerabilities were in Internet Explorer 9 and the fourth impacted only Internet Explorer 7 and 8, Microsoft said. The zero-day vulnerability disclosed last weekend, affected all browsers, from IE 6 to IE 9. The patch (MS12-063), rated as "Critical," fixed the privately disclosed OnMove Use After Free, Listener Use After Free, Layout Use-After-Free, and the cloneNode Use After Free vulnerabilities. The zero day, the execCommand Use After Free vulnerability, is the only one among the five that was publicly disclosed and already being used in attacks.
"Today we released a security update to address the Internet Explorer issue impacting a small number of customers. While attacks have been limited, for increased protection, customers should apply the update as soon as possible if they do not have automatic updates enabled," Yunsun Wee, director of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group, told SecurityWatch over email.
Microsoft published an advisory confirming the vulnerability and offering workarounds on Monday, issued a "Fix-It" tool on Wednesday, and released a patch on Friday.That's pretty fast, especially for a large behemoth like Microsoft.
Users who installed the temporary "fix it" tool earlier this week to protect themselves can apply the patch without removing the fix-it tool.
"We recommend installing as soon as possible, even if you are not running one of the configurations that are currently being exploited," Wolfgang Kandek, CTO of Qualys, told SecurityWatch.
Separately, Microsoft issued an update for vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. The update closes the vulnerabilities in Flash Player which Adobe fixed in two different updates last month.
"Microsoft released an update to help protect customers from vulnerabilities affecting Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer 10. We are working closely with Adobe to help protect our customers and deliver quality protections that are aligned with Adobe's update process," Wee said.


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The Woody Valley Cosmic hang gliding harness is sold as an "intermediate" harness. It has most of the features of the most expensive harness and will suit pilots from beginner right through to those flying in competitions. The harness is made to measure fitting fit like a glove. This harness features a pointed tail and sleek lines for low drag.
Aerodynamic hang glider harness
Pointed tail
Pointed tail
Single suspension
Single point suspension.
Composite back plate
Composite back plate for comfort.
Well made
Made to Woody Valley's very high standards.
Woody Valley
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Pay deposit now only (balance when harness complete) (-£792.00)
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Left Hand (+£36.00)
Product Description
- Made to measure
- Radio, camera, GPS and drogue-chute container
- Two different tow loops - for aerotowing or winch
- Storage area for "Camelback"-type water system
- Tapered, streamlined shape
DHV test n° GS-03-119-03
Product Description
The quality of Woody Valley hang gliding harnesses is second to none. The Cosmic has masses of storage - a plastic shell forms the sleek tail end of the harness & can be used to store glider padding, valuables or lunch! It has camera and radio pockets, a water system carrier and drogue chute pockets. The harness is secured by a detachable velcro mounted front zip (for easy replacement if necessary) and has two security buckles.
Composite Back Plate
The advantage of a composite back plate is that it allows a single suspension point which reduces drag. The strength of the backplate spreads the load across your back and stops the harness from 'pinching' you in flight. The Cosmic has a relatively straight-forward composite back plate with a maximum thickness of about 1cm. This does not allow space for the suspension slider system inside the harness. Instead the extra rope is hidden in the 'shark fin' on the back of the harness. (The photos show this quite clearly.) This reduces the complexity a great deal and makes the harness significantly cheaper but this system is harder to use than some other harnesses (for example the Tenax) when trying to get upright in the harness for landing.
Adjusting leg loops.
This harness has adjustable length leg loops. It is highly recommended that when you get the leg loops a comfortable length that you fix that position. Slipping down the harness to long leg loops is not a pleasant experience.
Order Form
Download Cosmic order form
If you would like, you can order a made to measure harness now and pay only a deposit until the harness is completed. This could be a useful way of spreading the cost. You will be expected to pay the balance in full prior to shipping but delivery of harnesses typically takes about 6 weeks. (This does depend on the time of year and demand.)
How to order a made to measure harness with a deposit.
Remember the deposit will NOT be refunded if you change your mind.
Thus it makes sense to only order your harness after you have downloaded an order form and measured yourself accurately for a harness (see below) and decided on the colours that you would like. (Do all the matching of colours to your kit etc before you order.) Only when you are quite sure should you place the order.
How to measure yourself for a made to measure harness.
Remember that the harness will be made to fit the measurements that you send. Woody Valley are good at getting a good fit with harnesses, but they do rely on your accurate measurements. If you exaggerate, make special allowances, etc the harness will be made to fit those dimensions not you. So it is vitally important to measure with light clothing. (For example jeans and T shirt.)
So measure a few times to make sure you are right. (We can sometimes spot obvious mistakes but it is far safer for you to double check your measurements.)
Special requirements.
If you have special requirements (eg you would like the harness to be very tight fitting. Not advisable for UK pilots.) then put those requirements down as a note with your order and let us make the allowance. Don't just guess as this will probably lead to a harness that does not fit you.
Take your time with measurements.
Remember take your time to get your order right. Once the harness has been started you can't change it. Harnesses last a long time and this could be your pride an joy for many years. So please get those measurements right!
Customer reviews for this product
on 14/04/2015
I began to hear rumours that the Cosmic was a difficult harness shortly after I bought it! I\'m glad to report that I have had no difficulties. It is beautifully made: harness design and manufacture has come a long way since I last got a new one, an Airwave Race 2 in 1995, which was also excellent for the time. The rucksack is well made and spacious. My glider rests on top of the bag, across my shoulders, for carry-ups. There is a lot of storage in the Cosmic: certainly more than in my old Race 2. Ample room for all the gubbins including XC bag and glider padding, radio, camera and so on. Takeoff is easy, although I find that the upper main zip slider tends to disappear upwards under the lower chest buckle, and can be difficult to retrieve in flight to close. Re-opening the lower zip for landing is easy. I have not yet had any difficulties with the leg loops, as mentioned by Lee. Adjusting the angle of dangle in flight is relatively easy, although not as simple as the Race 2. I\'ve only had four flights in it so far and I think it will get easier. Some people (including Avian on Line) have said that it can be hard to get upright for landing in a Cosmic. I have not found this. I find a good shove downwards on the bar does the trick. I am quite thin, and perhaps people who are more heavily built in their upper body might not suit the harness so well? I dunno, but it works for me. Overall, I am very happy, and I expect this harness to last me for some time to come.
on 14/04/2012
Very nicely made harness. My only real point, which is more user error than anything else is to make sure you adjust the leg loops to the correct length. When they are right tape or sew them in position so they can't alter by themselves. Dropping onto long leg loops is a bit fightening.
on 09/07/2011
I had the opportunity to fly a coastal site today before the wind picked up. You will be pleased to know that I could not be more happy with the harness. It is well made as you would expect from Woody Valley. The size is perfect. It is by far the most comfortable harness I have ever flown in. The launch and the conversion to prone were easy. I had no problem adjusting the head up and head down position in the air. (not so easy in the garage). I just love the way the bomb bay door zips work, such luxury. The landing was perfect, it felt different but I had no problem getting out of prone and landing it. (It was again difficult in the garage which concerned me a little but I had no reason to be as it turned out). I seem to be a little higher on the control frame in the approach position than I was with my old harness and have much more flare capability (not that I needed it today) so this may sort out the nil wind flaring problem I was experiencing with my old harness. I can't think of a bad thing to say! So in summary I am not disapointed I chose the Cosmic and I would highly recommend it. This is the first modern harness I have flown, and the "difficulty getting out of prone" rumours are unfounded when compared to the SUPP that I flew previously or any other harness I have flown come to that. Maybe those complaining just happen to have moved from harnesses that were particularly easy to rotate. Thanks for your help in getting me sorted.
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Borrowing liberally from the Battlefront model of gameplay, Lord of the Rings: Conquest will simulate familiar, lesser-known, and original battles from the movies, books, and devs' imaginations in mission-based levels. In addition to the Battlefront-heavy mechanics, Pandemic has also given a nod to the Destroy All Humans! series by allowing players to take on these battles from the point of view of the evil forces of Mordor. As such, players will enjoy not only the standard campaign of good characters, but will also fight a secondary campaign as Uruk-Hai, The Balrog, and even Sauron himself. In fact, players will be able to choose from four confirmed classes, including warrior, scout, mage, and archer, and they will also be able to choose between good and evil heroes, including Aragorn, Legolas, Boromir, Saruman, the Nazgul, Grima Wormtongue, and many more on both sides of the struggle for the One Ring.
Gamers will enjoy taking on the world of Middle-earth from both perspectives. Early code shows a nicely balanced gameplay experience of being both a hero and a villain. Slaughtering orcs and other nasty beasties with heroic gusto should be great fun, and burning and pillaging The Shire and massacring the helpless hobbits should be eerily satisfying. Combat from both perspectives looks to be fluid and intuitive, though the mix of light, medium, and heavy attack combos may result in a button-mash rather than something a bit deeper. Also, there appears to be overly simplistic and clichéd mission objectives. Hopefully, the goals in both campaigns will be more complex than "set fire to the hobbit holes" or "take out the enemy archers." Fortunately, epic boss battles are present throughout the title, so even lackluster mission objectives should be overshadowed by the grandeur of more complex "BBG" fights.
Levels in LOTR: Conquest will cover about nine different environments. These encompass such places as the Mines of Moria, Cirith Ungol, Pellenor Fields, Rivendell, Isengard, Helm's Deep, Weathertop, Bree, Rohan, and more. These expansive environments are detailed and true to Peter Jackson's vision of Middle-earth and J.R.R. Tolkien's descriptions. What's more, the technical presentation in Conquest is promised to be nearly flawless despite the inclusion of so much onscreen action. The only hitch we can foresee is that the Teen rating has left much of the gore out and tamed some of the brutality that should go hand in hand with the actions and finishing moves players will perform. Nevertheless, LOTR buffs should find a lot of visuals to enjoy in Conquest. To top it all off, Howard Shore's epic score will feature prominently throughout the title.
Moreover, the sweeping single-player campaigns are only one part of the equation. Players will get to play with a total of four people locally, or up to 16 online in competitive and co-op modes of play. Running through the campaigns via split-screen or LAN at home should be great fun, and using your friends' smarts rather than depending on friendly A.I. will significantly raise the game's appeal. Additionally, duking it out with online competition will give the title legs past the initial ten hours of play. Online competitive modes include standard conquest, capture the flag, and deathmatch modes, as well as an all against one tag mode where one player plays as Frodo trying to keep the ring away from everyone else.
The Lord of the Rings has proven to be an intellectual property with major star power. The books created the fantasy genre, and the movies have endeared millions around the world to the characters and story. Still, the video game adaptations largely have yet to capture the magic the other mediums have. Pandemic Studios is looking to break this mold of interactive mediocrity set by previous tie-ins by giving players a lot of freedom in a lavishly detailed world. Stay tuned for our full review of the final product when it releases in mid-January.
Jonathan Marx
CCC Editor / News Director
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A Two Way Cross Over Pharmacokinetic Interaction Study Between Raltegravir and Amlodipine in Healthy Volunteers
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01841593
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : April 26, 2013
Results First Posted : September 29, 2014
Last Update Posted : September 29, 2014
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The purpose of the study is to look at the levels of an HIV medication (raltegravir) in the blood, and how it is affected if raltegravir is taken at the same time as another medicine for high blood pressure (amlodipine). Many patients with HIV will also have high blood pressure, so it is important to know which drugs for each of these conditions can be taken together without affecting how well they work individually.
Over a 3 week period, participants took amlodipine for 2 weeks, and raltegravir for 2 weeks, with the middle week being on both drugs. The investigators will look at and compare the levels of these two drugs in the blood after subjects have taken them separately and both together.
This study is randomised into two groups with both study medications received by all participants in a three-period crossover pattern; randomisation determined which medication was taken first. Once randomised allocation was performed, medications were administered in an open-label fashion.
|Condition or disease
|Drug: Raltegravir Drug: Amlodipine
|Phase 1
HIV-negative male and female volunteers will be enrolled, after written confirmation of informed consent, in a phase I, open-label, cross-over, PK study (approved by Westminster Research Ethics Committee and UK Regulatory Authorities; Eudra number 2012-005400-18).
Subjects are randomized to receive either raltegravir 400mg twice-daily (seven days), followed by raltegravir 400mg twice-daily plus amlodipine 5mg once-daily (seven days), followed by amlodipine 5mg once-daily alone (seven days), or the same treatments in the opposite order, in the fasted state (at least eight hours) with 240mL of water.
Intensive PK sampling and safety laboratory analysis are performed at the end of each phase (Days 7, 14 and 21). Raltegravir and amlodipine plasma concentrations will be analysed by a validated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method.
PK parameters are determined by non-compartmental methods [WinNonlin Phoenix (version 6.1; Pharsight Corp, Mountain View, CA, USA]. These are the concentrations measured 12 and 24 hours post-dose (C12h, C24h) for raltegravir and amlodipine, respectively; the maximum concentration (Cmax); and the area under the curve over 12 and 24 hours (AUC12h, AUC24h) for raltegravir and amlodipine, respectively.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|19 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Crossover Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Two Way Cross Over Pharmacokinetic (PK) Interaction Study Between Raltegravir and Amlodipine in Healthy Volunteers
|Study Start Date :
|April 2013
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|September 2013
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|September 2013
Experimental: Group A
DAYS 1 to 7: raltegravir 400 mg BID DAYS 8 to 14: raltegravir 400 mg BID PLUS amlodipine 5 mg OD DAYS 15 to 21: amlodipine 5 mg OD
Drug: Raltegravir
Isentress 400mg tablet taken twice daily
Other Name: Isentress
Drug: Amlodipine
generic amlodipine 5mg tablets (Accord healthcare Limited, UK)
Other Name: Amlodipine 5mg tablets
Experimental: Group B
DAYS 1 to 7: amlodipine 5 mg OD DAYS 8 to 14: raltegravir 400 mg BID PLUS amlodipine 5 mg OD DAYS 15 to 21: raltegravir 400 mg BID
Drug: Raltegravir
Isentress 400mg tablet taken twice daily
Other Name: Isentress
Drug: Amlodipine
generic amlodipine 5mg tablets (Accord healthcare Limited, UK)
Other Name: Amlodipine 5mg tablets
- Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Raltegravir and Amlodipine Without and With Co-administration of the Other Studied Drug. [ Time Frame: Day 7 of each intervention (0 (pre-dose), 2, 4, 8 and 12 hours post dose (both drugs) and 24 hours post dose (amlodipine only)) ]
To investigate the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir and amlodipine co-administration. The pharmacokinetic parameters calculated for raltegravir and amlodipine will be trough concentration (Ctrough), defined as the concentration at 24 hours after the observed drug dose, the maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax), elimination half-life (t1/2), time point at Cmax (Tmax), and total drug exposure, expressed as the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours after dosing (AUC0-24h).
All pharmacokinetic parameters will be calculated using non-compartmental modeling techniques (WinNonlin®) and all statistical calculations performed and analyzed using SAS version 9.1 or SPSS V17.0.
- Raltegravir C12h [ Time Frame: 12 hours post-dose on day 7 of daily dosing. ]measured concentration 12 hours after dose in the absence, and presence, of amlodipine.
- Amlodipine C24h [ Time Frame: 12 hours post-dose on day 7 of daily dosing. ]measured concentration 24 hours after dose in the absence, and presence, of raltegravir
- Raltegravir AUC(0-12h ) [ Time Frame: Post dose after day 7 of daily dosing ]AUC0-12h: Area under the concentration time curve over 12 hours in the absence, and presence, of amlodipine.
- Amlodipine AUC(0-24h) [ Time Frame: Post-dose on day 7 of daily dosing ]AUC0-24h: Area under the concentration time curve 24 hours in the absence, and presence, of raltegravir
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Subjects must meet all of the following inclusion criteria within 28 days prior to the baseline visit:
- The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, prior to participation in any screening procedures and must be willing to comply with all study requirements
- Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating females
- Between 18 to 65 years, inclusive
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 to 35 kg/m2, inclusive.
- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be using an adequate method of contraception to avoid pregnancy throughout the study and for a period of at least 12 weeks after the study
- Willing to consent to their personal details being entered onto The Over-volunteering Prevention Scheme (TOPS) database
- Willing to provide photographic identification at each visit.
- Registered with a GP in the UK
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects who meet any of the following exclusion criteria are not to be enrolled in this study.
- Any significant acute or chronic medical illness including hypertension (BP persistently >140/90 mmHg) or hypotension (BP persistently <90/60 mmHg)
- Evidence of organ dysfunction or any clinically significant deviation from normal in physical examination, vital signs, ECG or clinical laboratory determinations
- Positive blood screen for hepatitis B surface antigen and/or C antibodies
- Positive blood screen for HIV-1 and/or 2 antibodies
- Current or recent (within 3 months) gastrointestinal disease
- Clinically relevant alcohol or drug use (positive urine drug screen) or history of alcohol or drug use considered by the Investigator to be sufficient to hinder compliance with treatment, follow-up procedures or evaluation of adverse events. Smoking is permitted, but tobacco intake should remain consistent throughout the study
- Exposure to any investigational drug or placebo within 3 months of first dose of study drug
- Use of any other drugs (unless approved by the Investigator), including over-the-counter medications and herbal preparations, within two weeks prior to first dose of study drug, unless approved/prescribed by the Principal Investigator as known not to interact with study drugs.
- Females of childbearing potential without the use of effective non-hormonal birth control methods, or not willing to continue practising these birth control methods for at least 12 weeks after the end of the treatment period
- Previous allergy to any of the constituents of the pharmaceuticals administered in this trial
- Lactose intolerance
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01841593
|United Kingdom
|St Stephen's AIDS Trust
|London, United Kingdom, SW10 9TH
|Principal Investigator:
|Marta Boffito, Dr
|St Stephen's AIDS Trust
|Responsible Party:
|St Stephens Aids Trust
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01841593 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|April 26, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|September 29, 2014
|Last Update Posted:
|September 29, 2014
|Last Verified:
|September 2014
Raltegravir Potassium
Antihypertensive Agents
Calcium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Vasodilator Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors