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Many of today's women are delaying childbearing until later in life for a variety of reasons, including career choices, financial status, late marriage, and remarriage. In addition, successful treatment of previously infertile women over 40 is occurring. In fact, news reports indicate successful pregnancies in women over age 60.
While such extreme cases raise complex social, ethical, and medical issues, the fact of the matter is that more women over age 40 are choosing to start a new family or add to their present one. But what risks do these women incur? Let's examine the facts regarding pregnancy in this age group and strategies to reduce the risks.
The Facts
Although women often have a healthy pregnancy later in life, there is a higher risk for pregnancy complications. These complications can be categorized as follows:
- Medical illnesses affecting the mother and fetus
- Genetic abnormalities and birth defects
- Pregnancy loss
- Complications of labor and delivery
A higher risk of pregnancy complications can start as early as age 35. Nevertheless, proper preparation before pregnancy and early prenatal care can help assure the best chances of healthy outcomes.
Age 35 is not a clear line in the sand. Risks of genetic abnormalities and miscarriage rise progressively throughout a woman's reproductive years. This is because the woman's eggs age as she does.
Maternal and Child Illnesses
Certain medical conditions occur more frequently in pregnant women over 40, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid disorders. Some of these conditions may not appear until pregnancy. If this is the case, they can be managed. In many cases, the condition will go away after the baby's birth.
Medical illnesses not related to pregnancy may be screened for, diagnosed, and treated in advance. In cases like these, treatment course can improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby. Many of the medications used to treat these disorders can be safely used during pregnancy. If you currently take medication and you are planning a pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provider. A change in medication or an adjustment of dosage may be necessary.
If not properly treated, maternal illnesses can adversely affect the fetus. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can restrict fetal growth and in severe cases, can result in stillbirth. Undiagnosed diabetes can carry with it a higher risk of birth defects and stillbirth. In addition, poor blood sugar control during pregnancy can result in abnormally large fetus. Early prenatal care and judicious use of medication can lower these risks significantly.
Genetic Defects
It is an unfortunate fact that as a woman ages, a higher proportion of her aging eggs contain chromosomal abnormalities. Therefore, women who become pregnant after the age of 35, are at risk of having a child with a genetic defect. This risk increases with age. For instance, the likelihood of having a baby with Down's syndrome increases from nearly 1 in 700 in the general population to 1 in 353 at the age of 35. This number increases to 1 in 85 by the age of 40 and up to 1 in 35 at the age of 45.
Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is often seen in the first trimester and in many cases is due to genetic abnormalities of the fetus. Pregnancy loss also increases with advancing age. Below is the risk of miscarriage based on age:
Note: Rate of miscarriage is for women without previous births. Risk of miscarriage increases further with previous miscarriage.
Complications of Labor and Delivery
Complications of labor and delivery that are seen more frequently in women over age 40 include:
- Premature labor with or without premature birth
- Abnormal placement of the placenta over the opening of the cervix—placenta previa
- Increase in blood pressure during pregnancy—preeclampsia
- Fetal distress—signs during childbirth that indicate the fetus may be having problems
The rate of cesarean section is also considerably higher in this age group.
Lowering the Risks
Although the risks associated with pregnancy after 40 are numerous and sometimes unavoidable, there are several strategies that women over 40 can use to reduce these risks.
See Your Healthcare Provider
First and foremost, make an appointment to see your healthcare provider before you get pregnant. This preconception visit will give your healthcare provider the opportunity to diagnose and treat any disorders that might otherwise go undetected prior to the initial prenatal visit.
A thorough evaluation prior to pregnancy will allow your healthcare provider to give you an idea of your individual risk. There may be cases in which pregnancy will be ill-advised. However, for the majority of women over age 40, early prenatal care and good health habits will result in a healthy baby and a happy mother.
Get Healthy
The idea is to be as healthy as you can before you get pregnant. Here are some tips:
- If you smoke, talk to your healthcare provider about how you can quit. Also, stay away from secondhand smoke.
- Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase the risk of certain birth defects and interfere with proper fetal growth.
- Eat a well-balanced diet. This means one that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy and other protein sources. If you need help, ask your healthcare provider for a referral to a registered dietitian.
- Make sure that meat is cooked well, and is not undercooked. And do not change a cat's litter box. Both can lead to toxoplasmosis, an infection that can cause birth defects.
- Do not eat fish that is high in mercury. This includes shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. If you eat white tuna, limit it to 6 ounces or less a week.
- Talk to your healthcare provider first before taking any drugs. This includes over-the-counter medicines or herbs.
- Start a prenatal vitamin prior to pregnancy and stick with it. The folic acid in prenatal vitamins is known to reduce certain birth defects. It may also reduce your chance of having a miscarriage or stillbirth. Talk to your doctor about how much folic acid you should take each day.
- Exercise regularly, but moderately. Exercise is good for toning muscles and limbering joints, thereby decreasing the normal aches and pains associated with pregnancy. If you do not exercise already, check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. Obesity is a major risk factor in pregnancy at any age.
- Consider getting a vaccine for rubella and chickenpox before becoming pregnant. After getting the shots, wait 1 month before trying to get pregnant.
Get Tested
If you are concerned about the risk of genetic defects, especially if you have a family history, ask your healthcare provider about tests that can help identify these types of problems. Blood tests are available to screen for some genetic disorders either before or during pregnancy. A triple screen or quad screen blood test may be obtained to evaluate the risk of neural tube defects and Down syndrome.
Genetic amniocentesis (or chorionic villus sampling) is offered to women after the age of 35. Amniocentesis is usually done in the third or fourth month of pregnancy and involves removal of amniotic fluid from the womb for genetic testing. There is a small risk of miscarriage associated with this test.
Chorionic villus sampling can be done earlier in pregnancy and involves the removal of a small amount of placental tissue, which can then be tested for genetic abnormalities. There is also the risk of miscarriage with this test. Discuss the risks and benefits of these tests with your healthcare provider early on so that you will have ample time to make an informed decision.
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The View From France: Benjamin Mendy
Benjamin Mendy became the latest of Manchester City's summer signings when he officially joined the Club from AS Monaco last week.
Here, club journalist Rob Pollard talks to French football expert Jonathan Johnson to get the lowdown on Mendy and find out how he thinks he will fare playing for City in the Premier League
Jonathan, thanks for joining us again, a lot's happened since we last spoke. Benjamin Mendy has arrived from Monaco. How good was he last season in Ligue 1?
He was phenomenal last season. Mendy was one of the key figures in Monaco's impressive domestic and continental achievements and it was no surprise that he broke into the senior France set-up because of his superlative form.
As far as full-backs go, it is my opinion that there are no better crossers of the ball in Europe right now.
The additions of both Mendy and Kyle Walker either side of the defence will make City a much greater threat going forward this coming campaign.
Is he suited to the Premier League?
Absolutely. He is strong, fast and agile and possesses brilliant delivery. It might take him a little while to adapt to the pace of the Premier League but the combination of speed and physicality is likely to suit Mendy.
He worked with Marcelo Bielsa during his time at Marseille...does that set him up nicely to play under Pep Guardiola?
I think so, certainly in terms of how he plays when going forward. Bielsa's tactics with Marseille verged on all-out attack.
Pep is more balanced than Bielsa and places greater importance on possession of the ball but still likes to see his team go forward as often as possible.
I expect Mendy to have few, if any, problems with Pep's style,
What are his major strengths?
He is strong and fast, which makes him ideal for the Premier League. However, Mendy's greatest asset is his crossing ability.
His deliveries from the left were second to none in Europe last term and he will be a menace for all right-backs this coming season.
He will make City's left side much more of an attacking threat and will be exciting to watch.
How good can he be?
He is already one of Europe's best in his role and, in my opinion, he crosses the ball better than any other attack-minded left-back.
What he needs to do is pick up where he left off with Monaco and consistently produce those sorts of performances. If he does, then he will be a roaring success.
Jonathan Johnson is ESPN FC &beIN Sports USA's French football specialist. You can follow him on Twitter @Jon_LeGossip

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One Month to Love
Thirty Days to Grow and Deepen Your Closest Relationships
by Kerry Shook; Chris Shook
Pub Date 18 Dec 2012
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Pub Date 18 Dec 2012
Improve your most important relationships—starting today.
At the end of the day in this all-too-short life, what matters most is relationships. Spouse, parent, child, friend—whoever your closest loved ones are, they warrant more than a passing glance; they deserve an intentional and meaningful relationship with you.
The One Month to Love thirty-day challenge is the greatest adventure you'll ever take, helping you deepen the important relationships in your life. Authors Kerry and Chris Shook use timeless, biblical wisdom to walk through three stages of relationships: First Glance, Second Look, and Lasting Love. Many of us have launched into the exciting First Glance phase. When we then tiptoe into the Second Look, reality sets in, and often friendships weaken, families suffer, marriages crack. Now learn how to experience the deep, satisfying lifelong relationships of lasting love.
All it takes is one chapter a day.
If your marriage is broken, restoration is possible. If your friendship is frail, a fresh start is possible. Even if you've made mistakes in all your relationships, lasting love is still possible. "With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26).
Includes a weekly focus and daily readings to guide you through the process.
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"I love Kerry and Chris. And I love this book. One of my deep desires is to invest the best part of me in those who are closest to me. This book will give you the inspiration and practical tools you need to do just that."
—Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church and author of Primal, Wild Goose Chase, and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day
"People are created for connection and community. We're each designed with a desire for knowledge and intimacy. But it doesn't just happen. It takes intentionality and a willingness to work. In Love at Last Sight, my good friends Kerry and Chris Shook reveal some practical and powerful steps that will help you cultivate your relationships. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your friendships or looking for ways to enrich your marriage, the tools in this book will help you experience the most out of every significant relationship in your life."
—Ed Young, pastor of Fellowship Church and author of The Creative Marriage
"Healthy relationships are essential for life, marriage, and family. Love at Last Sight provides counsel for developing a love that lasts and creating a legacy for generations to come."
—Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church
"Love at Last Sight sheds new light on taking care of your relationships today. We have so many tools to help us communicate, yet so many relationships are in shambles. Chris and Kerry Shook give sound advice for putting those we love first and practical tips to make our love last."
—Craig Groeschel, pastor of LifeChurch.tv and author of The Christian Atheist
Praise for One Month to Live
"If you want new urgency, fresh purpose, and a sharper focus for your life, then this book is for you. Read it and your future may be changed forever!"
—Lee Strobel, author of The Case for the Real Jesus
"One Month to Live by Kerry and Chris Shook will add value to the life of every person who reads it. The questions asked and the 'Make It Count Moments' in the book will stir your soul and inspire you to begin, today, to make the rest of your life more meaningful. What Kerry and Chris present in One Month to Live could be life altering."
—Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Know Can Do!
"Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, One Month to Live will challenge you to passionately live the life you were made for and leave an eternal legacy."
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A historic Kentucky cemetery falls victim to vandals. More than a dozen headstones were overturned and destroyed over the weekend.
The Ebenezer Church in Jessamine County was one of the first churches in Kentucky. On its property is the Ebenezer Cemetery,. A historic site with more than 150 tombstones, some of which belong to Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers.
Some of the tombstones date back to the 1700's.
"This site is on the historic register", says Jeff Smith, a trustee and caretaker at the church.
However, this quiet place has recently been disrupted.
"Between Saturday night and Sunday morning", says Smith.
More than a dozen headstones were knocked over, vandalized, and destroyed over the weekend.
Jeff Smith says it's not what he ever wanted to see.
"It kinda hurts my feelings someone would come out here and destroy things. It's disgusting", says Smith.
Smith says not only did people destroy the headstones of people he knows, they also broke into the church.
"They used a cinder block trying to break the door down. When that didn't work they tried to kick the door in", says Smith.
In fact, whoever was responsible left their footprint on the door of the church doors. Smith says within the last month they have recently done other damage around the cemetery.
"A lot of trash and beer bottles and things like that", says Smith.
However, this time around it hit Jeff Smith hard. That's because he knows a part of history is now damaged.
"I know I have family out here and that's why I have a lot of disgust fort the people doing this", says Smith.
Jeff Smith says they plan on taking measures to prevent this from happening again, such as putting cameras around the church. He and others affiliated with the historic church hope to also come up with a reward to offer to find the people responsible for the vandalism.
If anyone knows anything about what happened they are urged to contact the Jessamine County Sheriff's Department.


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Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 11:11 AM - Ancient history jokes and anecdotes, Greek and Roman, Famous funny quotes and sayingsYou ought to possess your whole body as a poor mule loaded, as long as it is possible, as long as you are allowed. But if there be a press, and a soldier should lay hold of it, let it go, do not resist, nor murmur; if you do, you will receive blows, and nevertheless you will also lose the mule.
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Interestingly, the second part of this quote is a lot more practical, when not fraught with the burden of a philosophical analogy.
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TwitchyDoc wrote:Are you sure the tongue is completely relaxed and lies on the floor of your mouth? I have seen so many people claiming how bad their tongue twitches..only to find they have normal tremor/movements.
And even if those are real fasciculations, it does not mean necessarily it is a bad sign. Actually last year (if I remember correctly) I saw a very first book mentioning peripheral nerve hyperexcitability as a cause of tongue fasciculations. Talked to prof. Pamela Shaw who tends to agree that our view on this problem will evolve.
Everyone bites their tongue from time to time...and cheeks. Then it got swollen and you will bite it again
js1 wrote:I have this exact same thing. Have had it for years, and it's nothing. If you have nerve hyperexcitability, flicking a muscle is going to elicit twitches.
Ghayes420 wrote:I am identical to you. 3.5 years into this and I can start a firestorm of bodywide fascics by either just simply stretching and moving or sneezing or having hard sex. Every single burst of any physical exertion causes my muscles to randomly fasciculate.
Your tongue EMG will be normal as will the rest of your EMG/NCV. Bank on it.
misterjuanperalta wrote:Your symptoms are very similar to mine. My tongue symptoms too. But, after eating or exercising my tongue, rapid left to right movements slow down or become difficult. That scares me.
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(CNN) -- Terri Schiavo died a "calm, peaceful and gentle death" around 9 a.m. ET Thursday, cradled by her husband and legal guardian, Michael, said attorney George Felos.
Felos, who is Michael's Schiavo's attorney, told reporters that when his client entered his wife's room at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida, about 8:45 a.m., "it was apparent that it was the final moments for Mrs. Schiavo."
Also in the room were hospice caregivers; Michael's brother, Brian; and another Schiavo attorney, Deborah Bushnell, said Felos, who was himself there.
Her death came less than 12 hours after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected her parents' last appeal and nearly two weeks after doctors, acting on an order issued by a state circuit court judge, removed her life-sustaining feeding tube. (Full story)
She was 41 and had been incapacitated since 1990 after suffering a heart attack that caused permanent brain damage.
Felos said Michael Schiavo had been staying in a room just down the hall from his wife for the past two weeks, ever since her feeding tube was removed March 18 on an order issued at Schiavo's request by Pasco-Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer.
Felos said it had become apparent Wednesday that she was nearing death, with her heart beating rapidly, her skin mottling and her breathing becoming more difficult.
Even in Terri Schiavo's final moments, there was one last dispute between her husband and other family members. (Family feud continues)
Terri's brother, Bobby Schindler, and his sister, Suzanne Vitadamo, had been in the room visiting their sibling for about an hour and 45 minutes when a hospice administrator notified Michael Schiavo that his wife was in her final stages.
Bobby Schindler got upset when a hospice official asked the siblings to leave the room so that Schiavo's condition could be evaluated.
"There was not a confrontation," said the Rev. Frank Pavone, a Catholic priest and friend of the family who was there. "He was simply emotionally upset as anyone would be. ... He was told on no uncertain terms" they had to leave.
The Schiavo side gave a different version, saying the brother confronted the police officer who was trying to shepherd them out.
"Bobby caused a commotion with the police officer," said Brian Schiavo.
Michael Schiavo's attorney, George Felos, stood by his client's decision to have Terri Schiavo's brother and sister leave the room.
"Mr. Schiavo's overriding concern was Mrs. Schiavo has a right and had a right to die with dignity and die in peace," Felos said. "She had a right to have her last and final moments on this Earth be experienced by a spirit of love and not of acrimony."
He added, "I emphasize it because this death was not for the siblings and not for the spouse and not for the parents. This was for Terri."
Her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, had begged to be with their firstborn while she drew her last breath but police denied their request, said Brother Paul O'Donnell, the Schindlers' spokesman and spiritual adviser.
When they were notified that their daughter had died, the couple hurriedly came to the hospice and stayed in the room where her body lay.
"It's our understanding that the Schindlers spent some time with Terri's body," Felos said. "They were free to spend as much time as they chose with her body. After they left, the hospice workers bathed Terri's body, and Mr. Schiavo and all of us went back in to spend some more time."
Michael Schiavo was not present in the room during their visit.
At one point about 30 to 40 hospice workers, many of whom had stayed past their shifts, formed a circle around Terri Schiavo's body, Felos said. A hospice chaplain said a prayer, he said.
"It was a very emotional moment for many of us there," Felos said.
Bobby Schindler later told reporters: "Terri, we love you dearly, but we know that God loves you more than we do. We must accept your untimely death as God's will."
Neither he nor his sister mentioned that morning's incident in the hospice room, but they both indirectly criticized their brother-in-law.
"After these recent years of neglect at the hand of those who were supposed to protect and care for her, she is finally at peace with God for eternity," Vitadamo said.
Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers had been locked in a bitter court battle since 1998. The husband contended his wife wouldn't have wanted to be kept alive by artificial means. The parents argued that if she had intense therapy she would significantly recover.


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WASHINGTON – An explosive ordnance disposal technician from Fort Drum, N.Y., is back in the country where he almost lost his life two years ago.
Army Staff Sgt. Steven Wentzell is training Afghan army explosive ordnance disposal teams in techniques, tactics and procedures.
Wentzell said the Army wasn't always in his career path, even though he is the grandchild of a Medal of Honor nominee. At first, he said, he simply was looking for something that would give him a marketable skill for a civilian career. But after joining the Army, he added, he found he enjoyed military life.
"I wanted something more stable," he said. "My grandfather was in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was one of the men to drop the first bombs during the war, then he was a [prisoner of war] in the Korean War."
His grandfather steered him toward the military, Wentzell said. "But I only wanted to do four years and get out," he added. "So I talked over my choice with my wife, and she agreed. Three days later, I was in the Army."
Wentzell originally chose to become a heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanic, thinking that this profession would be a lucrative career choice. But he soon realized it wasn't the job for him, he said.
He later deployed as a motor transportation operator in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This didn't give him the feeling he had hoped for when he joined the Army, he said. But on several missions, he saw explosive ordnance disposal technicians at work. Intrigued, he attended a question-and-answer session and decided to give EOD a shot.
His curiosity sparked a new job interest, Wentzell said, but he wasn't sure early on if he wanted to continue on the path he had started. He gave EOD a chance, completing contract extensions to finish EOD school, and finally found what he was looking for, he said.
When the time came to use his EOD skills in combat, he didn't hesitate to complete his mission. In March 2011, Wentzell was deployed to Regional Command South, where he cleared improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance. He finally got that rush of adrenaline and excitement he had been searching for all along, he said. With a child on the way, he re-enlisted during his deployment.
Just days after the birth of his daughter, the unthinkable happened. A flash of light, heat and a sudden jolt of energy threw his body backward. He'd stepped on an anti-personnel mine attached to a 25-gallon jug packed with homemade explosives. The mine exploded, but the jug didn't. Still, Wentzell broke his tibia, fibula, heel, ankle and toes, and he was medically evacuated.
"When I came to, I was angry; I wouldn't be able to keep my guys safe," Wentzell said. "I got depressed, because I was leaving my dudes. I knew I could keep them safe -- I wasn't sure about the next guy."
But he added that he considers himself lucky, noting that others had been killed or had lost limbs in explosions of similar mines.
The recovery process was long and hard, Wentzell said, but wasn't as bad as he thought it would be. He credits his determination and fighting spirit for cutting down his recovery time.
Now deployed to Regional Command East, Wentzell said he has decided not to allow that one accident to define him.
"I decided to come back here because I felt my time was cut short and I needed to do this," he said. "[If I didn't come back], I never could have known if I could handle it."
The time away helped him see how much Afghanistan has changed, Wentzell said, and the partnership with the Afghan soldiers has brought a new sense of commonality. "I've realized that the Afghan and coalitions forces have a common goal: a better Afghanistan," he said.
His current deployment has piqued another interest: instructing.
"I'm trying to be an instructor at Fort Lee, Va., for the pre-EOD course before the actual course at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.," he said. "I want to stay in the Army and hopefully one day become a command sergeant major."
For those who have been injured in combat and still want to serve, Wentzell has a message to share.
"I really respect their decision," he said. "It's going to be hard, and at times, extremely hard. But if you have the will and determination to continue on, you'll be successful."


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Having "Let the Right One In" helmer Tomas Alfredson directing a script from Peter Morgan is a pretty damn good start to bringing John LeCarre's "Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy" back to life. But today's casting news has officially put this project over the top.
Ralph Fiennes, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman and Michael Fassbender have joined the cast of "Tinker," reported Variety.
Reports that Oldman had been meeting with Alfredson surfaced in early June, as did word that Firth and Fassbender were possibly in the mix, as was David Thewliss.
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Alec "Obi-Wan" Guinness in 1979 played George Smiley to great acclaim in the BBC's seven-part adaptation of the story of Agent Smiley, a man who appears painfully normal and at times bumbling, but possesses a keen mind that is always spinning furiously. Think Columbo if he were a proper English gentleman.
LeCarre has been working on the script with Morgan for more than a year now, and Alfredson hopes shooting will begin in September.


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text: Utah News Utah News and UPR Newsline are productions of Utah Public Radio. Utah's Sweet Spots for Seeing the Solar Eclipse By Jennifer Pemberton • May 16, 2012 http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/appearance.jpg Utah is the place to be for this weekend's annular solar eclipse. While the moon casts its massive shadow over the U.S. for the first time in 18 years, Utah's dark skies and natural settings will be ideal for viewing the eclipse Sunday night, May 20, around sunset. Utah Poetry Out Loud Winner Goes on to National Competition By Kerry Bringhurst • May 10, 2012 Photo by Kent Miles from arts.utah.gov What began as an interest in poetry in her accelerated English class at Logan High School has evolved for Markaye Hassan into a love not only for poetry, but for the poets themselves. Her passion is evident when she talks about the process of falling in love with poetry during the course of her class: "We spent a lot of time annotating poems where we would go through and really notice how every single word is so important and all of the different ways you could really apply it to yourself. It is so deep. Every word is so important." New Collection at Zion Museum Chronicles the CCC By Chris Holmes • May 10, 2012 Photo courtesy of nps.gov A new museum collection at Zion National Park chronicles the contributions of the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Pictures, writings, and special objects in the collection provide opportunities for visitors to gain first-hand knowledge of the work and lives of the men of the CCC. During their 9 years working in Zion, they built and improved many of the park's trails, created parking areas, fought fires, eradicated invasive plants, help build campgrounds, built park buildings, and reduced flooding on the Virgin River. Salazar Signs on Major Gas Drilling Project With Conservation Compromise Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance: suwa.org Natural gas development is about to increase significantly in Utah. On Tuesday, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved a major drilling project the Obama Administration says will create thousands of jobs while protecting the environment. "The world today should simply stand back and say 'Wow, how did they do this?'" May is the Season for Celebrating Utah's Pre-History By Ashley Tolman • May 9, 2012 utah.history.gov May 5 - 12 is Archeology Week in Utah. Lori Hunsaker, Deputy State Preservation Officer, explains why archeology is something to celebrate here in Utah: "In Utah we enjoy some of the best archeology in the world and it isn't all limited to Salt Lake. It's all over the state...We want people to embrace and appreciate the rich and diverse pre-history and history that we have in Utah." Huntsaker says it's easy to find a personal connection to the ancient people of Utah. Utah's New Poet Laureate poetryfoundation.org A Brigham Young University Professor is taking on a new role. Last week, Governor Gary Herbert appointed Lance Larsen to serve as Utah's new Poet Laureate. Larsen will act as the leading public advocate for the literary arts in Utah. Larsen didn't develop a love for poetry and the arts until later in life when he took a creative writing class. It was then Lance Larsen began writing poetry, and is now awaiting the publication of his fourth collection of poems. University of Utah Selected to Develop New Batteries for Soldiers The U.S Army is looking to improve some of their materials and they're asking scientists at the University of Utah to help. A little over a year ago, the United States Army put out a request for proposals. They have a "weight" problem and need some help in fixing it. "A soldier carries say something like 30 pounds of batteries in the field ..that's a lot. If we can reduce that, that would make a big difference to how the soldier can move around for example." State Studies Mule Deer - Coyote Relationship By Chris Holmes • May 8, 2012 Photo by Mike Keller on 1-15-09, courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources A new study employing the cooperation of BYU and Utah State University researchers and state biologists proposes to answer the question just how many mule deer fawns each year are lost to coyotes. Meet USU's 98-Year-Old Graduate By Ashley Tolman • May 7, 2012 Saturday afternoon marked the 125th graduation ceremony and a milestone for nearly 4,500 students at Utah State University. Among students receiving bachelor's degrees is 98-year-old American Studies student, Twila Boston. Twila grew up on a farm in Fremont and Loa, Utah, and left for nursing school in 1932 on her 19th birthday. She worked for many years as a nurse. When she returned to higher education recently, she joked it seemed the right thing to do: "What else is there to do at my age except eat and read and sleep?" Utah Prairie Dog Problem Makes National News By Chris Holmes • May 7, 2012 http://www.nps.gov/brca/naturescience/upd.htm A Wall Street Journal article published today introduces an issue Southern Utahns have dealt with for 40 years to a national audience. The article documents the trouble some Utahns have experienced ever since the Utah prairie dog landed on the endangered species list. Engineering Students Show Off Manpower in Human-Powered Vehicle Challenge By Whittney Evans • May 7, 2012 Engineering students from colleges and universities throughout the West gathered in Tooele over the weekend to compete in the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge, using models they've designed and built themselves. These races are probably the quietest ever to take place at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, but the crowd is no less enthusiastic. Jonathan Sanders from Missouri University of Science and Technology won Saturday's drag race. His ride, Chronos, looks a bit like a black kidney bean with a bicycle wheel: SUU's Most Impressive Graduate By Chris Holmes • May 4, 2012 Friday May 4, Southern Utah University conducts its 113th annual commencement. Every graduating class, of course, has its valedictorian, the SUU class of 2012 is no exception, but its valedictorian is… exceptional in every sense of the word. Gwen Knight graduates with a degree in psychology, having maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout her academic career at SUU. And that while working fulltime as directing case coordinator with the Utah court-appointed special advocate program and juggling her duties as a mother of 11 and grandmother of 22. New Energy Advisor Has Big Oil and Gas Background By Whittney Evans • May 4, 2012 Utah Governor Gary Herbert has a new energy advisor and at least one environmental group is already calling foul. Herbert announced today that Cody Stewart, who's currently serving as Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell's Chief of Staff, will help the governor increase energy development in the state. But as Whittney Evans reports, HEAL Utah says his interests are with big oil and gas. Cody Stewart says his number one priority as energy advisor to the governor will be to increase the development of energy in the state of Utah. New Home Constructed for Rizzo the Polar Bear Workers at Hogle Zoo are busy are putting the final touches on Rocky Shores. The three and a half acre exhibit is scheduled to open next month and will house sea lions, seals, river otters, three young grizzly bears, and of course, Rizzo the polar bear. "We hear she's quite the swimmer. We're excited because this water - we have the ability to cool it, so in July and August ...Where she is now they can't cool the water so she doesn't swim much in the summer because it's hot water." Senator Lee on the Future of Hill AFB at Logan Town Hall Meeting By Kerry Bringhurst • May 3, 2012 Utah's U.S. Senator Mike Lee held town meetings throughout Northern Utah this week. UPR's Kerry Bringhurst was at Wednesday night's meeting in Logan and spoke first hand with some of Lee's constituents, who are concerned about the growing federal deficit, federal control of public lands, and the future of Northern Utah's Hill Air Force Base. Former Political Science professor at Utah State University and Nibley resident, James Waite remembers when the Richard Gebaur Military Base closed while he was living in Kansas City, Missouri: Fire near St. George Human Caused, but Almost Under Control By Chris Holmes • May 3, 2012 For the second time in two days a human-caused wildfire has erupted in southern Utah—this time just west of St. George in an area called Anasazi valley. The fire is on mostly public land west of St. George, and south of old Highway 91. The fire started on Wednesday around 3:30 in the afternoon. Like the Toquerville fire there is not threat to structures. The Anasazi valley fire has not yet been mapped for its size. Washington County Joins Suit Against Federal Government By Chris Holmes • May 3, 2012 Utah's Washington County has joined Mohave County, Arizona and other Uranium mining concerns in filing a lawsuit against the Federal Government. The lawsuit is directed against Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, the Department of Interior, the BLM and BLM Director Robert Abbey. It calls for the reversal of Salazar's 20-year ban on new mining claims in one-million acres of public land adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park, announced in January. Utah AIDS Foundation Honors Difference Makers "There are so many people who were so instrumental in the early daysof AIDS in particular who really made a difference," said Stan Penfold, Utah AIDS Foundation Director. High School Kidnapping Prank Treated as Serious Crime in St. George By Chris Holmes • May 3, 2012 Three St. George high school students have been arrested and charged with kidnapping. UPR's Chris Holmes tells us that the serious charges in this case are hardly typical for juvenile arrests. The victim, a middle school-aged girl, was jogging on Monday evening when cut off by a pick-up truck. Three masked boys emerged and forced her into the bed of the truck, closing the bed lid and locking her inside. Bill of Rights Celebration Honors Utahns Who Fight for Democracy By Ashley Tolman • May 2, 2012 The Bill of Rights celebration is an annual fundraiser for the ACLU Utah. Anna Brower is the Development Director for the ACLU of Utah. She spoke with UPR's Ashley Tolman about the organization's Bill of Rights Celebration taking place this week in Salt Lake City. Brower explains the choice of this year's theme, "Power of the People": Homelessness Down in Utah, But Still a Problem By Whittney Evans • May 2, 2012 This year, chronic homelessness is down 9%. Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell says this can be directly attributed to low cost housing options that have been made available over the last few years as part of the state's "Housing First" initiative: "Those are not all the same kind of facilities but the real success has been the intermingling, not just of housing and lodging, but creating a spectrum of housing for transitional up to permanent and integrating that with social and human and health services." Championships in SLC Reveal DECA as Premier Business Training Program Thousands of the world's next generation of leaders are spending a few days in Utah. DECA, an organization targeted toward students interested in marketing, finance and management is holding its International Career Development Conference at the Salt Palace. It's 2:00 on Monday and 14-year-old Sherry Ann Morgenstern is preparing for the Principles of Finance competition. Not a Drill: Fire at a Southern Utah High School By Chris Holmes • May 1, 2012 Administrators at Hurricane High School in Washington County initiated the familiar call to evacuate the school and gather outside in the predetermined places for an accounting, but this time it was not a drill. Early Monday morning, a teacher noticed smoke coming from the the school's wood shop room. He alerted authorities and the school was evacuated. The fire occurred in the shop's dust ventilation system, and although some smoke and water damage resulted, the small shop is in a building separate from the rest of the school, so the damage and potential threat was very limited. Utah Senators Vote Against Federal Violence Against Women Act By Kerry Bringhurst • May 1, 2012 Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee joined a minority of senators last week in voting against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. The Alliance for a Better Utah believes that a vote against reauthorizing the Act represents a callous insult not just to the women of Utah but to the entire population of Utah and the United States. Alliance for a Better Utah Executive Director, Maryann Martindale told UPR's Kerry Bringhurst that: Utah Legislators Not Doing Enough About Medicaid Record Breach By Kerry Bringhurst • Apr 30, 2012 Organizations in Utah who serve residents receiving Medicaid and State Child Health Insurance are calling for Utah lawmakers to hold a special session to allocate money that would be used to help those whose personal information was stolen when a state computer system was hacked. Judi Hilman is with the Utah Health Policy Project. 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The Very Dark Knight
Until the writers' strike in Hollywood is over–who knew it would go on this long?–BoomTown has decided to offer suggestions about stuff to watch.
It is hard to look away from the swirl of media that the untimely and tragic death of Heath Ledger has engendered, and the Internet has jacked the frenzy into overdrive.
Along with an explosion of Web stories and video about the late actor–unfortunately too, please-don't videos from outside the home of his family seem particularly appalling–there has also been controversy around a very prominent online marketing campaign that has been going on related to the next in the blockbuster Batman series, "The Dark Knight."
Why? Because it has been focused almost exclusively on Ledger, who plays what appears to be a very warped and malevolent version of the villainous Joker (pictured here).
A terrific story in The Wall Street Journal yesterday looked at this Internet-aimed marketing effort around the Warner Bros. movie, set to come out this summer.
It's been a slowly unfolding viral campaign online, stretching three-quarters of a year now, almost all focused on Ledger's Joker character. It began in May with a site showing a fictional district attorney candidate, IBelieveinHarveyDent.com (still up) and then another with a defaced picture and clues, IBelieveinHarveyDentToo.com (now you only get a "page not found" message).
There have been lots of efforts like this with sites like the Gotham Times and a scarier version called the HaHaHa Times.
And, of course, the many trailers, seen below, which are all over the Web now.
But now that the already creepy online effort has taken on an even more macabre tone, one wonders what Warner Bros. will do.
Or, because this is the Web, where things tend to spin out of the control of media companies, whether the movie company can do anything at all.
Here's some trailers, all of which are pretty amazing:


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Police Chief Ralph Godbee, pictured on Jan. 6, has resigned from the Detroit Police Department amid claims of an affair with an officer.
The chief of the Detroit Police Department has resigned from the force amid allegations of a sex scandal.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing told reporters at a press conference Monday that Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. is retiring due to allegations that he engaged in a relationship with a subordinate female police officer.
"It hurts me a great deal it has come to this," Bing said. "I told him what my expectations were. He didn't live up to those expectations."
Still, Bing said he didn't force Godbee to step down, the Detroit News reported. Godbee submitted a letter of resignation Sunday.
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"It is with great honor and respect that I announce my retirement from the Detroit Police Department," the letter said. "This will be effective immediately. I am thankful and forever indebted to the residents of this great city for allowing me to serve this community for over 25 years."
Bing placed Godbee, who is married, on a 30-day suspension last week and ordered an investigation into claims that the senior cop dated Angelica Robinson, an internal affairs officer who has been with the department for 17 years.
Godbee's departure Monday is the latest in a slew of Detroit city leaders who have faced accusations of a sexual relationship with a subordinate, including Godbee's immediate predecessor, Warran Evans, and former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Assistant Chief Chester Logan assumed the duties and responsibilities of police chief in the interim, but declined to say Monday whether he was interested in the job permanently, the Detroit News reported.
In his letter, Godbee said he would remain active in the Detroit community.
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"As many of you know, retirement is only another way to say transition," he said. "I always will be actively engaged in our community, our school system, our community colleges and our churches. My mission is to continue to work hard to make this city the best it can be."
Court records show that Godbee filed for divorce from his wife in August and that a settlement conference has been scheduled for Nov. 26.
Robinson, who is also married, told NBC station WDIV that she was in a sexual relationship with Godbee for more than a year. On Friday, Robinson's attorney said she was considering suing the city after authorities confiscated her department-issued weapon and sent her for a mental evaluation because they were concerned she might harm herself, the Detroit News reported. She was declared fit for duty last week and given back her weapon.
Considered one of the most dangerous cities in the country, Detroit struggles with such a high crime and homicide rate that the Detroit Police Officers Association warned citizens and out-of-towners to visit at their own risk. They called the police force "grossly understaffed," overworked and incapable of protecting the public in the violent city.
At the press conference, Logan said the police force "would continue to make the reduction of violent crime a top priority."
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There are way too many awful shows on TV to even keep track of. But here are a few that stood out during 2012:
1. "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" (TLC) — An exploitive, offensive collection of redneck cliches. The lunkhead executives at TLC are clearly drunk on their own go-go-juice.
2. "Animal Practice" (NBC) — Someone thought that putting a monkey in a sitcom would get a lot of laughs. It didn't.
3. "H8R" (The CW) — Host Mario Lopez offers a forum to poor, misunderstood celebrities. No, Mario, leave us alone and let us hate in peace.
4. "The Mob Doctor" (Fox) — There aren't enough painkillers in the world to make us sit though this insipid medical series.
5. "Partners" (CBS) — Perhaps this trite sitcom about gay buddies would have been funny in the mid-'90s. Then again, probably not.
6. "Duets" (ABC) — What seemed like a fun twist on the tired talent-show genre instead could have used a major tuneup.
7. "The Neighbors" (ABC) — Aliens in New Jersey? Snooki and company beat them to it.
8. "Beauty and the Beast" (The CW) — An ill-conceived drama that turned out to be more beastly than beautiful.
9. "Are You There, Chelsea?" (NBC) — We love Laura Prepon, but not enough to have watched this stupendous failure.
10. "Malibu Country" (ABC) — Reba hits a flat note in a conventional, fish-out-of-water sitcom that isn't even remotely funny.


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This board brings advanced functionality to the P8X32A QuickStart Board. The Human Interface Board stacks directly on top of the QuickStart development platform, creating a minimal footprint for both boards.
The QuickStart Board is sold separately.
The Human Interface Board has a VGA output for high-definition televisions and computer monitors, as well as a line-level baseband output for NTSC or PAL monitors. It has two PS/2 ports, each of which can connect to a mouse or a keyboard, and it has an infrared receiver that works with most television remotes. It also includes an infrared transmitter so it can emulate a television remote, or communicate with other Human Interface Boards. Its microSD card slot is useful for storing images or sounds to use in conjunction with the audio and video ports.
Except for the addition of a microSD card socket and the replacement of the microphone with an infrared transmitter and receiver, the I/O pin map matches the old Propeller Demo Board, giving full software compatibility with programs written to use the same peripherals. The female I/O socket thus also accepts the Propeller Memory Card board (no longer available).
The Human Interface Board can be powered from a 6V to 9V DC output AC adapter, from the QuickStart development platform's USB port, or from the power pins on the I/O header.
Like the QuickStart development platform, the Human Interface Board is an open-source hardware design, so all design files including layout, schematics, and firmware are available under licenses that allow free distribution and reuse. The Human Interface Board's design can be incorporated into new applications royalty free and without a non-disclosure agreement.
You may want to pick up some earphones or a portable powered speaker for audio output.


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Things are heating up here in the Lone Star State which means air conditioning bills are about to go up, water will be consumed by the gallons, the smell of sunscreen and sun block will be everywhere, but most importantly, it means the Cyber:Secured Forum will be here before we know it at The Westin Dallas Park Central, July 29-31.
Senior Technical Director for NSA's Cybersecurity Threat Operations Center (NCTOC), David Hogue, will be taking the stage on July 31st, 11:30am to 1:30pm, keynoting about fostering innovation and public-private partnerships in cyber defense.
"The NSA is one of the most forward-thinking security organizations in the world," Joe Gittens, director of standards, SIA told SSN. "David Hogue has been a technical expert on many of the agency's cybersecurity threat mitigation efforts and a lead researcher on a number of high-profile breaches, like the Sony Pictures hack."
Attendees can look forward to the following take-aways from Hogue:
"I believe there is not a better voice to educate our industry on the emerging threats that enemies are deploying to interfere with the ever-connected nature of our nation," Gittens said. "Security battlefronts are constantly changing, and David's presentation will offer rare insights into how partnership and innovation within the security industry can lead to increasing success in the public and private sectors."
I look forward to seeing everyone at Cyber:Secured and taking lots of notes on what Hogue has to offer!
The smart home continues to grow in awareness among homeowners, with approximately 22 percent of U.S. Internet households reporting owning a smart home device in Q4 2018, up from 17 percent in Q4 2017, according to The NPD Group. Alongside ownership growth, 2018 saw an 18 percent dollar sales growth in home automation devices compared to 2017, and NPD's latest Future of Tech forecast expects the category to reach $2.5 billion by the end of 2019.
According to the Connected Home Automation Report from NPD's Connected Intelligence, smart home device awareness has reached 42 percent among non-owners; but growth in awareness is beginning to slow, indicating that the marketplace is maturing. Additionally, the report shows the largest increase in ownership occurred in the 35-54 age bracket, from 16 to 22 percent, a sign that the smart home concept is shifting from early adopter to mainstream consumer.
This is further evidenced by the broader scope of retailers through which purchases are being made. In fact, consumers are increasingly buying smart home devices from cable/telco providers, home improvement stores and pure play online retailers, according to the NPD Group. Out of the more than 5,000 consumers surveyed who own a smart home device, the research firm found that 13 percent indicated making at least one smart home purchase through their cable/telco provider in Q4 2018, up 6 percentage points from year ago.
The home improvement channel also realized sales growth, particularly in the smart entry category, where 27 percent of consumers reported purchasing in this channel in Q4 2018, up from 16 percent a year earlier, NPD Group found. Finally, sales through pure play online retailers saw increases in smart power and smart lighting, with 51 and 38 percent of respondents indicating purchases were made in those categories through this channel in Q4 2018, up from 38 percent and 30 percent year ago.
"As consumers become more familiar with smart home products we are seeing that they are more open to purchasing through a wider variety of channels," said Weston Henderek, director, industry analyst for NPD Connected Intelligence. "This demonstrates the importance of having strong retail distribution across a wider number of retailer categories for smart home OEMs."
The NPD Group Connected Intelligence Connected Home Automation Survey is based on consumer panel research that reaches over 5,000 U.S. consumers, aged 18-plus from diverse regions and demographical backgrounds.
Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight on the rapidly evolving consumer's connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve over time and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market.
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With ESX 2019 just a few weeks away, SSN caught up with ESX Chairman George De Marco to talk about the upcoming conference and expo in Indianapolis, June 3-6, his views on the industry and what he thinks are the greatest challenges and opportunities within security today.
SSN: As the Premier Media Sponsor for the ESX Conference again this year, Security Systems News is excited to support and participate in the conference and expo. What are you most looking forward to at this year's ESX Conference?
De Marco: Every year, I look forward to reconnecting with security professionals from across North American to get insights on their business challenges and near-term opportunities. However, the Indy Experience is top of mind for me. I'm very excited to head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a tour and an opportunity to jump in a pace car for a quick trip around the track, especially just after the Indy 500 takes place at the Brickyard.
SSN: What do you think are the some of the key benefits of attending ESX? What do attendees have to look forward to this year?
De Marco: The key benefits for security professionals are education, networking opportunities, and quality conversations with exhibitors. For education, our peer-developed and peer-delivered content represents some of the best in the industry … it's an opportunity for security professionals to gain knowledge about the trends, opportunities and challenges in the industry, including learning best practices from industry thought leaders. Our networking opportunities allow security professionals to spend time with their peers and colleagues in informal settings to talk shop and allow for deep conversations on how to solve everyday problems with real solutions. In addition, the exhibit hall is where dealers and integrators will have quality conversations on ways to grow revenues and improve profits.
SSN: You have some exciting keynote speakers this year. Can you talk a bit about each one and what they bring to a show like ESX?
De Marco: Every Main Stage session brings something special to ESX, whether its inspirational, business-focused, or addressing the changing competitive landscape. The OpenXchange begins the Main Stage journey with a drone company founder who has a unique perspective on security as well as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence from Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in incubation, early stage and growth companies.
The Opening Keynote, Dr. Rick Rigsby, will highlight a profound message about rediscovering what is really important and meaningful for organizations to consider. The General Session centers on a compelling message from Kevin Brown, called the Hero Effect, giving us insights on what it takes to reach beyond what is required and do something remarkable — personally and professionally. And our Closing Keynote focuses on taking security to the next level. A Secret Security agent and a Director of Safety from the motorsports racing company will illustrate a process to change our perspective on how we approach security, especially in the workplace and in schools. In addition, during the Closing Keynote, we will recognize recipients of ESA's Scholarship and TMA's Public Safety Award, including SIAC's PDQ and Moody awards.
SSN What do you think are the top trends — technology and otherwise — impacting, shaping and affecting the industry today?
De Marco: I think the future of interaction with security systems and connected devices is beginning to take effect, from voice-recognition and voice-enabled technologies. As the interaction of voice evolves into a more natural experience for humans with their computer counterparts, the adoption of smart home devices and security-related products will grow within the home, at work, and on the road.
The definition of monitoring is being redefined beyond just dispatching police or fire services. As next-gen monitoring evolves, new services are being developed that provide consumers and businesses with personalized monitoring capabilities for their specific needs, like self-directed and on demand monitoring options and concierge-type services.
SSN: What are some of the most notable challenges — disruptive factors — for security pros today and how will ESX address these and help them to overcome them?
De Marco: I believe false alarms continue to impact the industry, highlighting the need to use technology to find a better method that significantly reduces false dispatches. With the help of video using AI and machine learning capabilities, metadata that brings context to data received from connected sensors and mobile devices and next-gen monitoring processing, the combined methodologies will greatly reduce false dispatches over time.
Labor shortage is causing some companies to tap down their growth initiatives. As dealers and integrators struggle to find a qualified workforce in traditional channels, I think progressive companies are looking outside these channels to attract new employees and are reevaluating their organization's culture, purpose and training to be more aligned to attract next-gen workforce.
Industry disruptors are beginning to evolve their offerings to be more mainstream which is changing consumer buying behaviors for security and safety products and services for homes and apartment communities. This trend is having traditional dealers and integrators reassess the residential channel and consider pivoting to the commercial marketplace.
Lastly, the 3g sunset is looming on the horizon and is a major concern for industry professionals. The cost to upgrade communications protocols and rolling a truck are expensive. It also negatively affects customer retention as consumers seek alternative solutions for their security needs, causing attrition rates to spike.
Our educational tracks deliver ideas and real-world solutions that help mitigate the effects of disruptive technology, offer innovative go-to-market strategies, and survive the current challenging workforce environment.
SSN: What do you think is the overall state of the industry and the forecast moving forward?
De Marco: I believe the industry has some interesting challenges ahead, especially as the competitive landscape unfolds. Disruptive companies, like Amazon and SimpliSafe, as well as the 3g sunset, margin compression, creation multiples, and the cost of customer retention programs play a major factor into lenders and buyers' valuation methodology, which are all beginning to contribute to downward pressure for acquiring RMR contracts. In recent years, there seems to be a pivot towards commercial security and fire systems by traditional dealers and alarm companies.
Earlier this month, I attended Catalyst 2019, hosted by Affiliated Monitoring, at the "happiest place on Earth," where "magic" literally happens moment by moment. With two main goals—education and networking/relationship building—this year's Catalyst provided a ton of "magical" nuggets that all PERS and mPERS professionals need to know.
Need to Know Data
Daniel Oppenheim, Affiliated Monitoring's CEO, pumping up the audience with his keynote and survey results from Edmonds Group: in 2017, PERs signed up 1.4 million service customers. This data is significant, because up until then, the PERs industry didn't have good data revealing the size of this niche industry.
Oppenheim continued on, explaining how professional monitoring protects our 911 system: Of the 3.4 million active PERs customers, 51 percent press their button every month. This results in 1,734,000 professional monitoring interventions per month, saving 166,464 lives per month and preventing 1,567,536 calls to 911 per month. To continue "protecting seniors and giving peace of mind to caregivers," Oppenheim suggested the need for professional monitoring companies to partner with government entities.
Need to Know Challenges
The top three PERs company challenges are:
1. Telecom changes – The National Center for Health Statistics found 24 percent of those aged 65 and older have do not have a landline phone and within the next five years, VoIP adoption is expected to see a 124 percent growth rate.2. The 4G transition – Carriers say there will be no new 3G Sim activations after THIS summer, with the 3G network forecasted to shut down by February 2022.3. "Self-monitoring" and overcoming customer objections – Educating customers as to why PERs and professional monitoring is needed when there are so many smart devices on the market today, including smart speakers and watches, and emergency alert apps.
Need to Know Telemarketing Insights
Michele Shuster, partner, MacMurray, Petersen & Shuster, LLP took the Catalyst stage, gave some important advice regarding:
• Third-party lead generation (gen) – if you purchase leads, know exactly where the company is getting those leads from; make sure lead gen contracts include "callable leads," meaning the consumer understood that by providing their information they will be contacted; train your staff on how to make calls lawfully and audit using scrubbers. Shuster also said if you receive a letter threatening to get sued because one of your company representatives called a consumer, do not ignore the letters; be proactive by obtaining legal advice.• Consumer data – if your company has collected sensitive data about consumers and that information isn't needed, get rid of it.• STIR/SHAKEN – make it a point to understand this new technology standard to ensure calling numbers aren't spoofed, or the calling telephone number is not altered.
Shuster explained that basically, a trust token is issued from a telephone company, authenticating all the company's phone numbers. The type of token issued dictates whether your call will get through without harmful labels being placed on it, or even getting blocked.
Need to Know Business Operation Tips
Richard Brooks, president, healthcare division, ConnectAmerica, gave the executive keynote, with business tips interspersed throughout:• Your teams make you successful; make sure each team member knows their jobs and their importance to the overall success of your PERs business.• Build "on-ground" relationships; you have to actually "touch" people so get "feet on the street."• Your employees are your most important asset because they talk to your customers, sell your products and serve people.• Employees need to understand everything they do can impact a life.• As your PERs business grows, it's impossible to do everything, so hire a management team to help with leadership.• For small PERs businesses, emphasize you're the "local PERs provider" because seniors like local.• Local relationships are key for small PERs companies getting bought by larger companies. Know the key local people, interact and establish a good relationship. Brooks also advised keeping great books and records, staying on top of cash receipts.
Attending events is an exciting part of my managing editor role here at Security Systems News, which suites me to a tee because I love learning and then sharing my newfound knowledge with our amazing readers.
Each year, the ESX Innovation Awards program recognizes outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward. This year's winners will receive their awards on the expo floor at ESX on June 4 and be featured in the Innovation Awards Showcase during expo hours, June 4-5 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
To determine the best from each category, judges select winners from a pool of applications from manufacturers and service providers, serving the industry with innovative end-user offerings and tools that help dealers, integrators and monitoring professionals become more efficient and profitable.
"The nominees for ESX Innovation Awards were extremely impressive this year and nicely represent the electronic security and life safety industry," George De Marco, ESX Chairman said in the announcement. "Solving everyday problems is the key to growth opportunities for dealers, integrators and monitoring companies to better compete in the marketplace."
The winners selected are recognized as next-gen products and services that offer significant opportunities for growth. Judges from across the country are invited to provide their expert opinions. This year's judges are: Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls (Florida); Grady Medcalf, Spectrum (Colorado); Michele Monheim, Amherst Alarm (Upstate New York); Steven E. Paley, Rapid Security Solutions (Florida) and Adam Thompson, Wired-Up Systems (Arizona).
Entrants to the Innovation Awards program are judged on: Features and functions, innovation, end-user experience, ability to solve a problem, revenue growth potential, impact on company efficiencies and compliance with regulations. These metrics provide a rubric that determines the most innovative and exceptional products and services in the industry.
Winners of the Innovation Awards will be featured in the ESX Innovation Awards Showcase in Booth 615 during live expo hours, June 4-5.
To determine the best in show, the ten most innovative category-winners will enter the TechVision Challenge – a "Shark Tank" style competition before a panel of judges at ESX. The winner of the TechVision Challenge will be announced live from the expo floor at ESX Central on June 4.
Registration is still open for ESX. For more information and to register, visit ESXweb.com.
For the past few weeks, I have been rather intrigued with IoT devices, smart homes, and security and safety of people in this context. (After all, aren't our homes supposed to be our safe haven … our place of escape from the crazy, hurried world we live in?) After perusing the internet regarding this topic, I thought I had read about almost everything imaginable, but I was thrown a curve ball by a man, Geoffrey A. Fowler, technology columnist, The Washington Post, who literally made a song out of the recordings Alexa had of him! (Click here to listen.)
Fowler reported that he listened to four years of his Alexa archive that highlighted fragments of his life: spaghetti-timer requests, houseguests joking and random snippets of a once-popular TV show. Alexa even captured and recorded sensitive conversations—a family discussion about medication and a friend conducting a business deal—apparently triggered by Alexa's "wake word" to start recording. So, why are tech companies recording and saving our voice data? According to Amazon, "when using an Alexa-enabled device, the voice recordings associated with your account are used to improve the accuracy of the results."
Fact or fiction? Maybe both, because another main reason is to train their artificial intelligence (AI).
I may be going out on a limb here, but if people's voice data is being recorded and USED without their knowledge, isn't this an invasion of privacy? I say, "Yes, without a doubt!" Not only that, but shouldn't these tech companies hire and pay people for their voice data to train their AI? I mean, "free" saves the companies money, but to the extent of people's private conversations and information being recorded and used without permission?
So, what can be done? Defeating the purpose of Alexa would be to mute its microphone or unplug it, but, in my opinion, if I was going to have a private conversation, that would be better than putting my personal business out there. Another option would be to delete Alexa voice recordings, but Amazon warns:
(I wonder what a "degraded Alexa experience" entails and I also wonder how long it takes to process a deletion request, as during this time voice data can be used.)
For me personally, I will stick with the "old-fashioned" way of living to preserve and protect my privacy—physically stand up, walk over to the window and close/open the blinds by hand; set alarms manually on my smartphone or built-in timer on my microwave; and even use the remote to turn the TV off and on, change channels and control the volume.
By the way, don't forget to listen to your own Alexa archive here or in the Alexa app: Settings > Alexa Account > Alexa Privacy. What all does Alexa have on you?
As the Jaws warning theme song plays in my head, along with the 'Baby Shark' song that became an internet sensation, patterns of "do-do-da-do" fill my head as I anticipate the first-ever Affiliated Monitoring Shark Tank at Catalyst 2019. I'm excited to be heading out to sunny Orlando's Four Seasons at Walt Disney World Resort® to get a first-hand look at the PERs/mPERs niche of the security industry. This is Affiliated's 4th Catalyst Conference and I feel congratulations are in order, so on behalf of the SSN team, "Congratulations Affiliated Monitoring!"
As of February 28, 2019, at noon, via email, I got word that teams from over 70 companies were registered to attend this event. This is a marvelous turn out all on its own, but the final attendee count is yet to be determined since the event doesn't even start until today! Soon, golfers will be yelling "four" as they swing their carefully chosen clubs at Tranquilo Golf Course on the Four Seasons Resort to determine who reigns supreme on the course in best ball with additional challenges for longest drive and closest to the pin. Afterwards tips for free and almost free tools, tricks and marketing strategies to grow a PERs business will be presented with a welcome cocktail reception closely following at the Four Seasons' Pool Bar & Grill all on Wednesday, May 8th.
Then, bright and early on Thursday, May 9th, the live action will start on my Twitter feed @SSN_Ginger, and continue on until the end of the conference, sharing the highlights of each day. Thursday will be a PERs-related montage of Daniel Oppenheim of Affiliated Monitoring delivering the day's keynote: a view of the demographic changes driving the growth in the PERs industry along with PERs-specific trends; presentations; sessions; and networking intermingled with coffee and food.
Of course, on Friday, May 10th, there will be coffee and food, but more important, taking the stage is Executive Keynote Speaker and President, Healthcare Division at Connect America, Richard Brooks, an industry icon with story after story of priceless knowledge about leading and growing multiple PERs and telehealth businesses. Attendees will gain insights to take their PERs business to next level by learning the top things no one ever tells about when scaling a PERs company. Attendees are then invited to "swim" on over to the Shark Tank where innovators will come face-to-face with the Sharks, industry veterans who will listen to contestants' pitches and decide if they are interested!
Innovators include the brave:
Sharks include the blood-hungry:
I personally can't wait to see (and Tweet about) what goes on in THIS tank!
The day, and Catalyst 2019, will conclude with Brainstorming Roundtables with voted-on topics to include:
This year's Catalyst seems to be full of learning and building relationships while taking time to have fun. Here are some tips to get the most out of Catalyst 2019:
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, June 17-20. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry's leading professionals who will attend more than 120 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety.
This year's expo, featuring more than 325 exhibitors, brings to life the products and services needed to meet and maintain compliance with prevailing codes and standards in the design, construction and operation of buildings and facilities of every kind. The expo floor will also feature an emerging technologies and electrical pavilion, offering product displays with hands- on learning and an immersive virtual reality experience for contractors and electricians, inspectors and building officials, among others.
Notable presentations include:
Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response and NFPA 3000TM(PS) Program: Lessons Learned and a New StandardJune 18, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.With an increase in gun-related incidents around the nation, a panel of experts will explain recent events that led to the creation of the NFPA 3000TM(PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. The session will include lessons learned from the specific events in which active shooters were involved, followed by a discussion that includes an overview of the content of the standard and the roles and responsibilities of those working to prevent future incidents.
Is it time to P.A.N.I.C.? Shifting Community Risk Reduction from Concept to RealityJune 17, 8 - 9 a.m.Find out what the P.A.N.I.C. is all about! Community risk reduction (CRR) is a process that identifies and prioritizes local risks to ensure integrated and strategic resource investment to reduce the occurrence and impact of dangerous risks. While CRR is discussed in many fire departments, a full implementation is often hindered by challenges. During this interactive discussion, presenters will break down five strategic actions—modeled in the acronym P.A.N.I.C.—to drive successful CRR implementation and overcome common barriers. Attendees will find out why successful CRR programs include input from officers, operations, and the overall community, learn real-world examples of the process in action, and have the chance to generate additional solutions.
Making Hot Work Safety an Everyday PracticeJune 17, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.In its 2016 fire incident report, "Structure Fires Started by Hot Work," NFPA presents data showing a U.S. annual average of over 4,000 fires caused by hot work—and that doesn't account for those in industrial occupancies, including oil and gas sector worksites. US Chemical Safety Board, OSHA, and industry-specific reports confirm that hot work incidents are becoming increasingly common. Participants will receive practical guidance regarding flammable liquids or gases, including the essentials for monitoring concentration buildup of vapors that cannot be seen or detected without special monitoring devices.
When Uber Meets Octane: Fire Code Requirements for On-Demand FuelingJune 18, 5 - 6 p.m.NFPA 30A and the 2018 International Fire Code have new provisions for on-demand fueling where gasoline or diesel fuel can be delivered directly to a consumer's vehicle using a smartphone. This presents a variety of regulatory and emergency response issues to the fire service. This presentation reviews key technical requirements in NFPA 30A, 2018 IFC, US DOT regulations and the potential risks to emergency responders.
A New Standard for Energy Storage Systems: NFPA 855June 12, 9:15-10:15 a.m.As the energy storage industry continues to grow, NFPA is engaged in a number of initiatives aimed at promoting the safe and sustainable expansion of this renewable technology. One of NFPA's most substantial contributions is the creation of NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems. Get the most up-to-date and in-depth information on the contents of the new NFPA 855, which should be published or may have notices of intent to make a motion (NITMAMs) at the 2019 NFPA Technical Meeting.
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess
The last blog I wrote, "What your connected smart home IoT devices are really doing," highlighted the fact that there are no security standards for IoT manufacturers to follow when creating networked devices. This should cause concern or at least pause for people using such devices, especially in their homes. But, just how aware are consumers about potential risks and do people actually trust the devices they use every day?
ASecureLife conducted a survey of 300 Americans nationwide to determine how much participants trust the technology they use regularly in their homes as well as people's biggest concerns related to smart home technology, home security and online privacy. The survey found:
1. A quarter of Americans are NOT concerned with being monitored online by criminals. This nonchalant attitude resulted in 23 percent of American households having someone victimized by cybercriminals in 2018, according to GALLUP.
Additionally, in 2017, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 300,000 complaints, totaling more than $1.4 billion in monetary losses for victims.
2. Americans are more concerned about being monitored online by the government than by businesses.
3. Two-thirds of Americans believe their smart devices are recording them. While it's time consuming, and to be honest, boring, thoroughly read a company's terms and conditions so you know what personal information that company is collecting from you, and how they're using it.
Tip: Adjust the settings on your smart equipment to maximize your privacy. For example, turn off Amazon Echo's "Drop In" setting to prevent the it from automatically syncing and conversing with other Echo devices.
4. About one in five parents would let Alexa entertain their kids while they're away. WOW! Parents are actually trusting their children's safety and security to the virtual world!? (We'll be discussing this later on in this blog post! Read on!)
5. Seventy-five (75) percent of Americans believe smart homes can be easily hacked, but 33 percent have and use some type of smart home technology. This indicates that consumers are indeed buying these gadgets. In fact, a joint-consumer survey conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and CNET found 47 percent of Millennials, aged 18 to 34 years, have and use smart home products.
6. Women are typically more concerned with home security than financial security, and the opposite is true for men. Participants were asked if they fear a home invasion more than identity theft: 53 percent of women participants said "yes," compared to 44 percent of men.
Participants were also asked which of the following they would rather do: stop locking your doors or change all your passwords to "1234." Men's responses were split evenly, while 59 percent of women preferred to change their passwords to this all-to-common numerical sequence.
7. Americans aged 55 and older are more protective of their financial security than their home security; the opposite is true for younger people. Participants over age 54 were asked if they feared home invasion more than identity theft to which 70 percent answered "no." However, participants under age 34 were more likely to fear home invasion.
While all the findings were eye-opening, for me personally, the one that haunted me pretty deeply was the one about Alexa "babysitting" kids. It's one thing for parents to allow their children to use Alexa under their supervision, but to allow minors to access Alexa while they are away can be extremely dangerous, in my opinion and based on the news we see every day concerning criminals hacking into security systems, devices recording home-based conversations, apps giving away data to advertisers, and the list goes on and on.
Question for you parents out there: Would you allow your children to access Alexa when you aren't at home? Why or why not?
Mission 500, a 501c3 charitable organization born from the professional security industry to serve children and families in need across the U.S., raised over $145,000 at its 10th annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk at this year's ISC West show, April 9-12 in Las Vegas.
Mission 500 Founder George Fletcher told Security Systems News during a video interview at ISC West that the organization was able to surpass this year's goal thanks to "sponsor support, signed up runners and individual fundraisers — our three primary sources of revenue — and our volunteers."
Fletcher pointed out that Mission 500 relies heavily on volunteers, and had around 20 who showed up at five in the morning to help set up the race. "They come out every year and are passionate about what they are doing to help children and families," he said.
Tom Nolan, director, strategic partnerships for Mission 500, added, "We had amazing volunteers — I think that was the best part of it for me."
Some of the proceeds from this year's 5K/2K event have already been put to great use during ISC West 2019 with volunteer and monetary donations made to Habitat for Humanity in Las Vegas to help provide a family in need with a new home, and a Mission 500 Care Pack drive during the event sponsored by HID Global, Freeman and the ISC West Security Events team.
"We are extremely thrilled at how the security industry continues to band together to and raise money for children and families in need," Mission 500 Chairman of the Board Tim Purpura said. "The 10th anniversary of the Mission 5K/2K event was our most successful single event to date, and we are extremely grateful to all of the participants, volunteers and sponsors that made this wonderful event possible."
The Mission 500 Club, which recognizes volunteers who raise $500 or more, had 12 members at this year's 5K/2K that raised a combined $21,000. Ronnie Pennington of Altronix was the top fundraiser with $4,425 in pledged donations, followed by Nick Arthur of Brinks Home Security™ with $1,130, which was matched by his employer for a total of $2,825. The top fundraising team was Brink's Home Security, which raised a total of $15,331.
This year's fastest female was Karen Salerno of ISC Events with a time of 21:07. The fastest male and overall winner was Mitchell Vanderhagen of Everbridge, who completed the 5K course in 18:23. Complete race times can be found at https://elementalracetiming.com/the-security-5k-2019/.
At the Mission 500 5K/2K awards ceremony, this year's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award was presented to Brinks Home Security for their outstanding philanthropic work through the year. Dave Foglio, Founder of First Response Security, received the Mission 500 Humanitarian Award for his outstanding charitable work.
Hikvision's General Manager Eric Chen, and the Hikvision team, also increased their corporate social responsibility efforts at ISC West 2019 by donating an additional $860 to Mission 500 on behalf of all industry partners in attendance at their partner celebration at Tao.
The Security 5K/2K is a joint collaboration organized by United Publications, the publisher of Security Systems News, ISC Events and Mission 500. Confirmed charter sponsors include Alarm.com, Altronix Corporation, Avigilon, Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, Brinks Home Security, CMAC, COPS Monitoring, Dahua Technology, DITEK Corporation, DMP, Freeman, Galaxy Control Systems, HID Global, LENSEC, Hikvision, Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), LRG Marketing Communications, Milestone Systems, Napco Starlink Fire, PSA Security Network, Safety Technology International, Inc., and ZKTecko USA. The event is managed by Las Vegas Running Company, a race management company that stages approximately 25 road races each year across Southern Nevada.
For more information on Mission 500, contact Tom Nolan at [email protected] or call 516-903-7291.
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