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Tony Hayward is a 53 year-old with no visible gray hair and is CEO of the corporation once known as the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which turned its first owner's primitive accumulation of stolen Australian gold into a half century of stealing Iranian oil, capped by advocating the U.S. overthrow of the democratically-elected secular-democrat Iranian Prime Minister, Mohammed Mossadegh. Tony would just like his life back. He feels quite put out these days, it seems. The champagne on the corporate jet just doesn't have the same sparkle it should.
The proper British word for Hayward is, I believe, git.
But, as always, the system is larger and more imposing than the gits it attracts to run it. As Chomsky always says:
The chairman of the board will always tell you that he spends his every waking hour laboring so that people will get the best possible products at the cheapest possible price and work in the best possible conditions. But it's an institutional fact, independent of who the chairman of the board is, that he'd better be trying to maximize profit and market share, and if he doesn't do that, he's not going to be chairman of the board any more. If he were ever to succumb to the delusions he expresses, he'd be out.
Hence, the news that BP is planning to proceed with its normal dividend payout. $10,000,000,000.


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As you can see in the second photo, my original French wooden postcard was stamped with Happy New Year (Bonne Annee) greetings. But in my upcycled, rejuvenated version, I decided to crown this beauty Mother Nature. She is, after all, decked out in Lily of the Valley. And that petite card she's holding? Why, it's an invitation to the Spring Ball, of course!
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Hello everyone! It's a bit of a short episode this week but I just didn't have as much to talk about as usual as I have only been working on a handful of projects. I did dig up something interesting to show you guys though, my very first pair of hand-knit socks!
Bits and Bobs
Show Notes
Socks for my Grandma
Socks for my Grandpa (forgot to add a picture in the video so I'm putting it here)
Soundless by Richelle Mead
The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury
7 Psychopaths
Tea: Chai Darling from Tealish
I hope you enjoyed the episode and that you have a great day and a great week. Happy Knitting!


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Mark Krecic prepares the vacuum forming machine.
Heating the ABS.
The soft ABS is lowered over the pattern.
The air is sucked from the platen…
… pulling the ABS over the form.
The patterns are removed from the ABS.
Most of the sheet stock is removed and the parts can be trimmed to size.
CNC Milling the robot shell master patterns (Mastercam assistance provided by Zack Jacobsen-Weaver).
Milled robot shell pattern located in a 'pocket' to prevent the piece flying off the machine.
The robot shell patterns after milling – some trimming and assembly required.
The forms coated with plastic resin glue. These will be used as patterns or 'bucks' for vacuum forming.
The forms sanded and polished (2 days of rubbing) and ready to have hot plastic pulled over them.
Chris Johnson and Westley Burger with a test section of the tea-house skin.
Various options for the laser cut Acrylic connectors between the paper layers of the skin.
A test panel of the vertical, moving elements of the tea-house structure.
The 'Tea House' Structure
Conforming to the traditional dimensions of a Japanese Tea House of 9' x 9' x 6′, the space provides a series of interactions between user and space, space and robots.
The best kitchen aide you'll ever have
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For the "THR_33 (Teahouse for Robots)" exhibition (The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Japan. Friday, July 9 – Sunday, August 22, 2010).
rootoftwo and PLY Architecture – with help from Osman Khan, Zack Jacobsen-Weaver, Chris Johnson, Westley Burger and Robert Yuen.
We are cranking on 'THR_33'. Some 'in progress' images:
A test render of the re-designed exterior shell of MXR_011.
A test render of the re-designed exterior shell of RDO_002.
Test renders of the re-designed exterior shell of TST_003.
An early test of the chassis/electronics for TST_003:
THR_33 (Tea House for Robots) is comprised of a responsive architectural environment and a group of robotically-enhanced domestic appliances. Imagine if your radio could tune into any frequency that had ever been broadcast. What would we hear? Imagine if your toaster could remember how you liked your toast, or your entire family's preference. What if your kitchen mixer could prepare ingredients based on downloadable techniques and recipes – where you just choose the recipe/technique, add the ingredients and it does the rest? What if household appliances in the future instead of plugging in to wall outlets recharged at solar powered light wells and required time to play in order to learn. THR_33 imagines all this and proposes that as our appliances become smart we will change the way we live and come to think of them. Perhaps we would cherish these products more than the throwaway gadgets we currently create. In our speculative future, appliances have evolved to become part of the family. THR_33 questions how we will relate to these autonomous and responsive environments and appliances. THR_33 mixes the sophistication of contemporary smart and super phones, with the design aesthetic of iconic industrial products to produce appliances we want to live with. The home will also be transformed. Domestic space will also change to regulate temperature, lighting and produce and store all its inhabitants' energy needs. These power stations can form a dual purpose – providing power and providing space for the robots and their owners to interact and play.
The 'Tea House' Structure
Conforming to the traditional dimensions of a Japanese Tea House of 9' x 9' x 6′, the space provides a series of interactions between user and space, space and robots.
The Robots
TST_003, RDO_002, and MXR_011 all have unique traits, behaviors and interactions. The interactions move between user and object, object and space. TST_003 is a toaster. RDO_002 is a radio and MXR_011 is a stand mixer. They all have been reconceived as sense-enabled robots with speculative features.
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Have toast how you want it, wherever you want it. The TST_003 can rove the kitchen and navigate your home with ease. Save time with user-recognition settings. Store your preferences by bread variety and desired brownness to ensure perfection every time. TST_003 can fully recharge itself* and perform routine upgrades** too! It's the perfect appliance for contemporary living.
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Personal Deep Listening Device able to tune in any homo sapiens-derived broadcast frequency in the known universe. RDO_002 intuitively selects media to suit or enhance your mood and puts together a completely immersive experience. RDO_002 with superior media programming from our extensive digital rights managed library*. RDO_002 moves between standard, mood enhanced or fully autonomous mode. And with a simple request you can set it to genre spinner – mixing across media. RDO_002 can fully recharge itself** and perform routine upgrades*** too! It's the perfect media device.
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*Requires solar-powered recharging station. Supplied separately.
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THR_33 is a collaboration between rootoftwo (Cézanne Charles and John Marshall) and PLY Architecture (Craig Borum and Karl Daubmann).
Taubman College Research Through Making Exhibition, January 15 – February 4, 2010, in the College Gallery.
The book that resulted from the 'inter_multi_trans_actions: emerging trends in post-disciplinary creative practice' symposium at Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland on Thursday 26 June, 2008 is nearing publication.
The book 'Digital Blur: Creative Practice at the Boundaries of Architecture, Design and Art' edited by Paul Rodgers and Michael Smyth will now be published by Libri Publishing following Middlesex University's decision to close Middlesex University Press.
According to Amazon the book is due on 31 March, 2010.
The book contains an essay by Julian Bleecker and myself that is preambled thus:
Marshall and Bleecker, in their essay, propose the term "undisciplinary" for the type of work prevalent in this book. That is, creative practice which straddles ground and relationships between art, architecture, design and technology and where different idioms of distinct and disciplinary practices can be brought together. This is clearly evident in the processes and projects of the practitioners' work here. Marshall and Bleecker view these kinds of projects and experiences as beyond disciplinary practice resulting in a multitude of disciplines "engaging in a pile-up, a knot of jumbled ideas and perspectives." To Marshall and Bleecker, "undisciplinarity is as much a way of doing work as it is a departure from ways of doing work." They claim it is a way of working and an approach to creating and circulating culture that can go its own way, without worrying about working outside of what histories-of-disciplines say is "proper" work. In other words, it is "undisciplined". In this culture of practice, they continue, one cannot be wrong, nor have practice elders tell you how to do what you want to do and this is a good thing because it means new knowledge is created all at once rather than incremental contributions made to a body of existing knowledge. These new ways of working make necessary new practices, new unexpected processes and projects come to be, almost by definition. This is important because we need more playful and habitable worlds that the old forms of knowledge production are ill-equipped to produce. For Marshall and Bleecker, it is an epistemological shift that offers new ways of fixing the problems the old disciplinary and extra-disciplinary practices created in the first place. The creative practitioners contained within the pages of this book clearly meet the "undisciplinary" criteria suggested by Marshall and Bleecker in that they certainly do not need to be told how or what to do; they do not adhere to conventional disciplinary boundaries nor do they pay heed to procedural steps and rules. However, they know what's good, and what's bad and they instinctively know what the boundaries are and where the limits of the disciplines lie.


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The Florida Supreme Court is considering an appeal from the University of Central Florida Athletics Association to limit damages awarded to the family of Knights football player Ereck Plancher following his death in 2008.
A jury ruled in 2011 that UCFAA would be held liable for $10 million in damages to the Plancher family, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Plancher collapsed during off-season conditioning drills and later died.
Current arguments are set to determine whether or not the UCF Athletics department is considered a private or public entity. Sovereign immunity laws limit the maximum damages payable by public state agencies to $200,000.
"If the court rules in favor of the Plancher's family, all the state universities with private athletic departments set up as what the state calls direct-support organizations would also face unlimited damages in any legal proceedings," according to the Orlando Sentinel.
The UCFAA has provided a brief in support of its arguments signed by the UCF Board of Trustees and the boards of 11 Florida public universities.
No date has currently been set for the ruling.


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January 16, 2018 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) led by Malik Agar announced its support to the steps agreed by the opposition forces to mobilise the street against the economic austerity measures and called to unite the opposition ranks.
Also, the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minnawi (SLM-MM) condemned the violent repression of Tuesday's protest by the security forces.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Agar said they received a letter from the leader of the National Umma Party (NUP) Sadiq al-Mahdi on behalf of the leadership of the Sudan Call forces after a meeting held in the NUP premises in Omdurman.
It also comes after a demonstration initiated the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) and supported by the opposition groups in Khartoum against the government decision to double the price of bread. The opposition plans to hold more protest in the upcoming days.
"We support the steps of escalation and resistance to the economic policies of the regime, its infringements on freedoms and we uphold the right of our people to change," said Agar in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune.
He commended the SCP-organized protest and called on the Sudanese to participate in all the demonstrations announced by the opposition on Wednesday and afterwards.
Agar disclosed that the SPLM-N has a "working group" participating in the internal mobilization and directed its members in the capital and other states as well as the Diaspora to participate actively in the "resistance and popular escalation"
Also, he welcomed the unity the efforts to reunite the opposition groups and its openness to the women, youth, IDPs and others.
The several opposition groups in Khartoum says the vertiginous hike in the price of bread creates an opportunity to mobilize the street, pointing to the need put aside their divergences over the best way to reform or to topple down the regime.
The SCP and its allies of the National Consensus Forces (NCF) refuse to take part in the African Union efforts to achieve peace and democratic reforms, calling to peaceful protests to overthrow the regime. The Sudan Call, which is part of the stalemated-African process, decided to back the protests
The Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minnawi (SLM-MM), for its part, issued a statement on Tuesday condemning the regime's crackdown on the peaceful demonstration in Khartoum on Tuesday.
"This barbaric approach is the core policy of the NCP Regime to suppress the Sudanese people to remain for a longer period in power," said Minnawi in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune.
"The SLM stands firmly with the basic human rights and freedom of opinion and its expression through peaceful means and strongly condemns the violent repression against the peaceful demonstration," he further said.
The Sudanese security forces and anti-riot police used tear gas and struck protesters with batons in order to disperse the peaceful and authorized demonstration in Khartoum on Tuesday. They further arrested several protesters.


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BETHANY, Okla. - A metro woman has been sentenced to prison after being charged in a massive embezzlement scheme.
Helen Rose Dewey is accused of pocketing nearly $1 million from two cities.
Prosecutors believe the crime started back in 2008.
That's 20 years after she went to work for the Bethany Warr Acres Public Works Authority.
Investigators say Dewey embezzled more than $900,000, mostly using the public trust's credit card to go on personal shopping sprees.
The Bluff Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is owned by the Bethany Warr Acres Public Works Authority.
It provides services for residents in both cities.
Dewey, 61, was the executive assistant there and made purchases for the plant as part of her job.
But, according to court documents, she also made purchases for herself.
In 2012, Dewey reported to the IRS her total income was just under $45,000 a year.
But, prosecutors said, in reality, Dewey received more than $230,000 in additional income that year, which was not reported on her tax return.
"Dewey primarily embezzled funds by using the Public Works Authority's credit cards at Sam's Club and Walmart to make unauthorized purchases," the U.S. Attorney alleges.
Most of Dewey's purchases were for gift cards up to $200 a piece.
Legal analysts said for this embezzlement to have gone on for five years, from 2008 to 2013, raises a lot of questions.
"It sounds like they have an accounting/auditing problem there at the Bethany Warr Acres Public Works Authority," David McKenzie said.
This week Dewey was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison for embezzlement.
She must also pay $974,034.61 in restitution to the Bethany Warr Acres Public Works Authority, and $233,674 to the IRS.


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Cancer can start almost anywhere in the body and often forms a solid tumor. Certain cancers, such as leukemia and myeloma, involve the blood and blood-forming organs (such as the bone marrow) and circulate through other tissues, where they multiply.
The different types of cancers include:
Carcinomas: The most common typed of cancer, these tumors arise from the cells that cover external and internal body surfaces. In the U.S., the most frequent cancers of this type are the breast, colon, lung, prostate and skin.
Sarcomas: Cancers that originate in cells found in the supporting tissues of the body, such as bone cartilage, fat, connective tissue and muscle.
Lymphomas: Cancers that occur in the lymph nodes, certain white blood cells and other tissues of the body's immune system.
Leukemias: Cancer of the immature blood cells that grow in the bone marrow and tend to accumulate in large numbers in the bloodstream.
Although there are many types of cancer, they all start because of the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Normal cells grow, divide and die in an orderly progression. Because cancer cells continue to grow and divide, they outlive normal cells and form new abnormal cells. Ugh.
Cancer cells develop because of damage to DNA, which directs all activities in each cell. When DNA becomes damaged, the cell usually repairs it. In cancer cells, however, the damaged DNA is not repaired. People can inherit damaged DNA, resulting in approximately 10 percent of all cancers. More often, though, a person's DNA becomes damaged over time by exposure to something in the environment or random cellular events.
The place where a cancer starts is called the primary site. From there, it can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Regardless of where a cancer spreads, it is named for the place it began. For instance, breast cancer that spreads to the liver is called metastatic breast cancer, not liver cancer.
Different types of cancer can behave very differently. For example, lung cancer and breast cancer are different diseases that grow at different rates and respond to different treatments. That is why people with cancer need treatments aimed at their particular type of cancer.
Not all tumors are malignant (cancerous). Benign, or noncancerous, tumors do not spread to other parts of the body and, with very exceptions, are not life-threatening. (Shining Moment).
During the second half of the 20th century, scientists uncovered many of the intricacies of cancer and developed the technology to pinpoint the exact site of the damage to a specific gene, which has had a tremendous impact on the types of therapies now available.
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Getting to Know the Notorious Me
I used to be afraid of being "notorious" as I've always been a bit different. I wanted to "fit in", to be known, to be liked. The issue is … I don't think I've felt that way towards myself. Yet I've wanted it from outside of me. Except I also didn't want to be like everyone else. Go figure.
In other words, I've had this contentious and confusing relationship with myself, and I wanted others to approve of me, when I haven't approved of myself.
I've been on a path for a while to get to know myself although the path is a bit different than I had been on. Little did I know how the two were related, per the origins of the word "notorious":
1540–50; Medieval Latin notorius evident, equivalent to no(scere ) to get to know (see notify) + -torius -tory
I don't approach life the way most people do. In addition to a more open perspective on life, my brain processes information differently than almost anyone I know, or any of those who know me, know. Makes life interesting. I've always felt different, and lately, I've been feeling even more so.
More and more I've come to accept how I've been in life …. identify what comes naturally to me …. choosing what beliefs and perspectives are important to me versus what I thought should be …. choosing where I want to move out of a current comfort zone.
My entire life, I am used to being the one with the vision … the one blazing the trail … the one striking the path …. the one leading the team, whether I meant to or not, it just kind of happens.
For the past few years, I've enjoyed living without the need for much external validation.
Nowadays, I usually live more in the present ….. more focused on moving forward versus living from the past … more focused on thriving, joy, laughter ….
Then the past few weeks happened. Lately, I've been clearing and purging and processing and shifting and releasing and creating. I've been moody, emotional, out of sorts, judgmental, reactive, fearful, angry, resentful, etc. Not all of the time, but way more than I would like to live in and not how I am used to living my life, anymore.
I'm not getting things done when I've told others they would, or planned things would be complete. I don't like this. Even more, I don't like that I'm seeing this as a pattern in my life, whether there are factors seemingly out of my control or not. Which started me looking at other parts of who I thought I was.
Then, it hit me ….
I'm starting to see that I haven't been completely who I, or others, thought I was. Nor, in some cases, is that who I want to be. I've been feeling like a fraud, a fake, an imposter …. and that's the worst. Seeing what I have contorted myself to be, to fit the mold of others.
I see that I've been betraying myself, over and over … and then get outraged if someone seemingly does that to me.
I'm not sure who I am. I'm not sure who I really have been. Who has defined who I'm supposed to be? I've been living on auto-pilot … which is broken and no longer working for me.
WHO DO I WANT TO BE? What choices am I making? What choices do I want to make?
Because I'm experiencing a LOT of change in my life, I'm also experiencing a sense of overwhelm. I'm being put into a position of having to come face-to-face with the last 20 or so years of my life and well, it's not all fun. In the process, I've been encountering one thing after another which is breaking down, burping, blowing up around me. AWKWARD.
In the midst of organizing tons of papers in boxes going back years and years, I'm coming face to face with what I've done and not done. I'm feeling nostalgic, regretful, sometimes proud and pleased. Mostly, UNPLEASANT.
I've been consolidating electronic files, merging duplicate files from over the past two decades … External hard drives have been crashing, before files could be pulled off. In the process of recovering what could be, and I got sick, I authorized destroying a hard drive which had been damaged before I checked what came off it. I lost YEARS and years of sole copies of my extensive work product, which I thought defined me. Even though I have some in paper form … SICKENING.
I'm experiencing odd issues with my computer, my phone, and especially my internet. Repeated tech visits, nothing helps. Everything is moving sooooo slow, which is part of what prompted getting the electronic files merged and consolidated. Then, crash. My tires needed to be unexpectedly replaced when one got damaged and went flat. The motor on our ac went out for the 2nd time in 9 years, and we have to pay for the labor. FRUSTRATING.
I'm clearing out a lot of items in my home, redoing walls, etc. Sometimes I'm having a tough time letting go of things, even though I haven't used something for years, and/or I'm hearing it's time to let the item move on. I can't find things I need, such a paper to get a sizable reimbursement. Items I love are breaking. UNCOMFORTABLE.
I've been detoxing and working on a metabolic reset. My body is getting healthier, and I've been able to start exercising again. My body is starting to reflect a shape again, and this makes my mom happy. I have a wedding for my nephew in June, and the pressure is mounting as it's not progressing "fast enough" for what I'd like. YIKES.
My primary relationships are shifting. I'm still integrating connecting with members of my birth family (I was adopted) and the unexpected reactions in my (adopted) family members and myself. There are other primary relationships and situations shifting in fundamental ways. STRESSFUL.
I have a number of people in my life, and one in particular, close to me, who are acting as perfect mirrors for behaviors and words about me, that I needed to see in myself. All the ugly, seemingly cruel stuff I am hearing is really just a reflection of the ugly, cruel things I've been saying to myself. UGLY.
I've been guided to explore unexpected ways of supporting myself financially, on a long-term basis and in a sustainable way. Utilizing some of my natural skills and requiring developing new and emerging skills. I'm interacting with "new" people. PANIC-INDUCING.
A lot of what has worked for me in the past as distractions, doesn't work anymore. The familiar coping mechanisms no longer work the same way, and primarily no longer work. DISTRESSING.
My usual way of being, what I'm familiar with is being shaken from to the core …. My foundation is being reset, restructured … I don't have much familiar to fall back on. I'm usually the one with the answers. SCARY.
Everything is taking way longer … takes more effort. I FEEL LIKE SCREAMING A LOT OF THE TIME, lately. Even in doing this blog, my computer locked up and I had to reboot it, and a number of times I just had to sit and wait for it.
WHAT'S THE POINT IN SHARING ALL THIS? Especially since I rarely ever vent much, let alone publicly, as I don't need nor desire any sympathy.
I'm feeling LOST. Life is feeling AWKWARD … UNPLEASANT … SICKENING … FRUSTRATING … UNCOMFORTABLE … STRESSFUL …. PANIC-INDUCING … UGLY …. DISTRESSING.
I say I want peace in my life, and my life isn't reflecting this. So, maybe I don't really want peace. The "committee in my head" starts to gear up for bashing me, my life, my past, my present, my future.
Today ….. I have tools to stay in the awkward, uncomfortable, frustrating, stressful, distressing, sickening, panic-inducing, ugly, scary … and have it not be more than where I am, in the moment.
I have tools to stay in the present …. and not return to the past, nor project failure into the future.
I have tools to not freeze in the present, just because I'm feeling lots of potentially overwhelming feelings.
Today, I can choose to face the feelings, accept them, acknowledge them, and choose new ones … and if I don't, that's okay.
Today, I have the ability to choose. Let's see who I choose to create.
Run from what's comfortable.
Forget safety.
Live where you fear to live.
Destroy your reputation.
Be notorious.
I have tried prudent planning long enough.
From now on I'll be mad.
~ Rumi
Laurel Ley
Trinity Energy Progression Facilitator/Practitioner


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This report helps to analyze competitive developments such as Joint Ventures, Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Product Developments, And Research and Developments in the "Global Cyber Security Market".
— Market Overview
The Cyber Security Market was valued at USD 119.61 billion in 2018, and is expected to reach USD 261.07 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 14.15% during the forecast period (2019-2024). Cyber security is an integral part of every single organization across the world. The need for security solutions has been marked by private financial and banking services sectors being victims of cyber-attacks worth a couple of billion dollars in the past couple of years. The adoption of cyber security solutions is expected to grow with the increasing penetration of internet among the developing and developed countries. Also, the expanding wireless network for mobile devices has increased data vulnerability, making cyber security an integral part of every single organization across the world.
- The key drivers for cyber security market are the increasing government regulations on data privacy, rising cyber threats, and increasing number of data centers, which are the most significant revenue generators for the cyber security market.
- The total number of reported cyber security incidents witnessed a steep increase over the past few years, leading to increased emphasis on data security and protection. The formation of hacking groups that deal with ethical and large-frame hacking, causing huge losses, has created a dire need for cyber security in the market.
- Factors hindering the growth of the market are lack of awareness and availability of pirated cyber security solutions. Several governments across the globe have gradually warmed up to the need for joint collaborations and initiatives to counter frequent breaches and attacks.
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Cyber security solutions help an organization to monitor, detect, report, and counter cyber threats to maintain data confidentiality. Cyber security refers to the protection of computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
Key Market Trends
Aerospace and Defense Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth
- Airplane navigation and guidance systems can be highly susceptible to cyber-attacks, which can have widespread ramifications. Hence, the computers and networks for all the ground and air-borne operations need strong security infrastructure.
- The increasing adoption of machine-to-machine technologies (M2M) in the aerospace domain and the focus of the governments on cyber security to counter cyber terrorism has driven the growth of the cyber security market in this sector immensely for the past few years.
- The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has long focused on promoting policies that strengthen the aerospace and defense industry and convening the crucial conversations on these same policies and issues with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Therefore, organizations are expected to install robust and critical infrastructure to deal with cyber security issues.
- Defense companies, such as BAE Systems PLC, General Dynamics Corporation, Finmeccanica S.p.A., are engaged in developing cyber security solutions in the defense industry, especially in developing network security solutions and software, to prevent cyber-attacks on military software systems, proving the increasing demand from the sector.
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North America to Account for the Largest Market Share
- North America is expected to retain its position as the largest market for cyber security solutions, over the forecast period. The strong presence of several market incumbents, coupled with recent security threats in the region, are expected to drive the adoption of these solutions further.
- Owing to the increasing cyber incidents in the country, the government is significantly investing in dealing with these cyber attacks. According to the recent annual budget plans of the Trump government, the US government has earmarked more than USD 19 billion for cyber security related initiatives. This was majorly due to the increasing number of cyber attacks in the nation.
- Also, the National Institute of Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) has been playing a proactive role in increasing awareness, by providing training programs to the stakeholders.
- Furthermore, in terms of private companies, major technological giants, such as Microsoft Corp. and IBM, have been investing heavily on their cyber security R&D initiatives in a bid to keep up with the heterogeneous nature of the cyber threats.
Competitive Landscape
The cyber security market is fragmented. It is a highly competitive market with a number of players and no dominant player present.
- February 2019 - Huawei offered to launch a cyber security center in Poland. The company made a statement stating that they are ready to establish a cyber security center if the authorities accept it as a trusted solution.
- May 2017 - IBM launched new incident response capabilities which are part of its resilient security portfolio, to enable companies to address the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These capabilities are designed to help clients rehearse, prepare for, and manage the new regulations. GDPR is one of the biggest changes in data privacy.
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I just checked when I announced the release of the last Kartefakt issue… Well, seems like I missed out on 2 issues, but that shouldn't be a big deal. It's not like I'm not writing for the magazine anymore, I just forgot about it, so sorry for that.
Anyways, the Kartefakt 99 is out now and as always, I provided some articles for it! Despite a brief overview of the new World of Warcraft TCG set Scourgewar, I also provided a full description of the successful French Twilight Yu-Gi-Oh! deck as well as an article about the new Yu-Gi-Oh! release Hidden Arsenal.
Also available is issue #15 of the Kartefakt Virtual. This online magazine is completely free, so if you find the time, you should definitely check it out! You can find some more information on the Kartefakt homepage: Kartefakt.de.


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Bat Pupping Season Approaching
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
As bat pupping season approaches, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds
residents to prepare homes and buildings on property before bats take up residence
DOVER (May 1, 2018) – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds the public that Delaware's bat population is on the move as the bats' pupping season approaches – and that some bats might move into places where they may not be welcomed.
The state is home to nine species of bats, all of which have begun their annual move from winter hibernation sites to their summer maternity colonies. The female bats return to their colonies pregnant and congregate to give birth and raise their pups. In Delaware, these colonies can often take up residence in barns, garages, attics and homes.
The Division of Fish & Wildlife notes that while bats play an important role in our ecosystem, sometimes they can be unwanted visitors to residents' homes and outbuildings. If you or someone you know has or has had bats roosting in an undesirable location, a bat exclusion from the building where the bats have taken up residence may be warranted.
As the pupping season starts, it is crucial that bat exclusions be completed before May 15, when female bats start giving birth, in order to prevent trapping flightless young inside the building and permanently separating maternal bats from their pups, which cannot survive on their own. For a list of permitted Wildlife Control Operators who can conduct bat exclusions please visit https://apps.dnrec.state.de.us/NuisanceWildlife/Search.aspx. To review the "Best Management Practices" for excluding bats, pages visit Fish & Wildlife's Bat Program webpage and click Bats in Buildings.


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Oxford Canal Festival 2018
Live music * Canal-themed family fun * Canal Olympics * Live music * Dog Show * Food and drink * Fancy dress parade * Children's Video Competition * Boat rides * Canal traders * walks and talks* and much more
@oxfordcanalfestival @CanalOxford
The next Oxford Canal Festival will be in September 2020, date to be announced soon! bookmark this page.
We're looking forward to seeing you at the 2018 Canal Festival, 7-9 September for a fabulous FREE programme of activities for all the family.
Join us for a wonderful celebration of the Oxford Canal, its attractions and its colourful history. All proceeds will go towards the purchase and restoration of a community narrowboat for everyone to enjoy.
Get involved, from films to dressing up - see panel, right, for how you can join in. If you are under 16 enter our Young Videomakers competition, or our Best Dressed competition - decorate your canal garden or boat.
And if you would like to lend us a hand, do contact us.
There is NO PARKING available a the festival, please arrive on a bike, on foot or by public transport.
Friday September 7
Three Chords and the Truth
The White Hart, Wolvercote
From 7.30pm
Eclectic session/jam. Bring instruments and join Wolvercote "master of many styles" Ben Avison. Or just come along, have a drink and enjoy the music.
Saturday September 8
11.00am Canal walk
This event is now fully booked.
A one-hour Heritage walk
with local historian, author and boat resident Mark Davies from Hythe Bridge to Aristotle Lane. Pre-booking required via: www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk or email email@example.com.
The route will encompass a railway
swingbridge, an important canal lock, and the literary-rich suburb of
Jericho, with reference to 'extraordinary people' of both boat and bank.'
No charge but contributions welcomed.
1.30pm: Dog Show
Free to enter - no previous experience required. Many classes - Waggiest tail, Prettiest Bitch, Handsomest Dog, Best Trick, Best Sausage catcher and Fancy Dress!
3pm Canal Olympics
Canal-themed fun and games. Bring friends and family. Something for everyone from boaters' arm wrestling to sack-of-coal race and Canal Tug challenge.
3.45pm Fancy Dress Competition
Dress up, join in or simply enjoy the parade. Costumes with an aquatic theme. No need to register, just turn up. Prizes for the best outfits.
Judging will take place in the Arena at approximately 3.45pm
4.30pm Wildlife walk: the Trap Grounds
Join us by Aristotle Bridge for a guided walk around the Trap Grounds Local Wildlife Site and Town Green, led by Linda Losito and Bob Cowley, ending with an alfresco glass of wine.
Don't forget our "Join in" events, see panel on right!
Thank you to all our sponsors and partners. More info.
Please note the following safety Information about the Oxford Canal Festival
- No professional recording equipment
- No Glass bottles
- No illegal substances
- Anyone found in possession of illegal substances will be handed over to the police
- Unsociable behaviour or intimidation will not be tolerated
- Perpetrators may be removed from the event, police may be called if necessary
Sunday September 9
The Big Canal Ceilidh Band
St Barnabas Church, JerichoLet your hair down at the end of the Festival with Ceilidh dance and live music. Bar, crepes.
Tickets £12.50, kids £7.50.
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ALL AFTERNOON 12 - 6pm
Live music
Fantastic folk, rock, soul and world music. Players include Seby Ntege (fresh from WOMAD), The Hawkmen, The Lock Keepers' Chorus (aka Jericho Singers), Idle Women and more.
Delicious Food & Drink
A range of delicous food and drink from Middle Eastern, Japanese and Indian to cakes & Crepes, plus beer and cafe.
Canal Cinema: St Margaret's Institute
Unique chance to view film shorts about local history and the canal, plus prizewinning entries from the Young People's Video Competition. Stop off, drop in. Next to the Anchor pub.
Kids' activities & family fun
Swing boats, bouncy castle, Boo Boo the Clown, children's activities with soft play, face painting and supervised canoeing.
Boat trips
Slow down and enjoy the canal afloat. We will be offering trips along the canal on Oxford's new water taxi the Gerry Ferry www.oxfordferryboats.com , and on a narrow boat courtesy of the Inland Waterways Team. Trips can be booked from the festival information stall on the day and will last approximately 30 minutes.
Canal traditions
Inspired by narrow boats and the nature of the canal including design your own boat, mobile making, roses & castles and some exciting street art. Canal memorabilia - and a chance to have a go yourself.
Tooley's Boatyard
Information about Tooley's Boatyard, the oldest working dry dock on the Inland Waterways, having been in continuous use since 1778. Find out more about ou open day our RYA boat school, which offers certificated RYA Helmsman Courses, boat experience days, rope workshops and hourly courses.
Watch forging displays by our blacksmith on the mobile forge!
Community Stalls & Traders
Community stalls and a selection of local traders, including some on canal boats that will join in the festival along the nearby towpath.
The Cut
Talks, stories, children's shows.
Makers & More
Makespace Oxford, Open House and Exhibition of residents' work. Visit the pottery studio from 12-4 pm. Watch pottery wheel demonstrations and try your hand at the wheel, £5 a go. Info about classes and membership.
I2-4pm In-Spire Sounds will be running an open recording studio session for people to come see what they do and even join in if they would like.
Tea and coffee served in the gallery space.
@oxfordcanalfestival @CanalOxford


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Samsung's much awaited camera smartphone Galaxy S4 Zoom product photo is leaked today. This leaked image highlights some basic specs of the device before its launch on June 20th event.
Samsung's upcoming June 20th event has to reveal many devices and Galaxy S4 Zoom is on of these. The much anticipated and talked about smartphone is just revealed today through leaked images. The leaked product photo of the device is shown by Sammobile. Samsung is already having Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 Active and Galaxy S4 mini for its Galaxy S4 flagship. Hence, Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom will be the last product of the S4 family.
It is suggested by this product photo that this new Galaxy S4 Zoom will be a camera powered smartphone as anticipated before. This new somewhat bulky device shows some hybrid look of smartphone and digital camera with a back optical zoom lens with shutter button on it. The strong 16-megapixel camera is having zoom buttons on right side along with volume buttons.
Other specs of the device include a 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch super-amoled qHD display, an internal 8GB memory, an external memory of 64Gm expandable through Micro SD, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n. While it runs Android Jelly Bean OS 4.2.2 that makes it the first Samsung camera smartphone to use Android OS.


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Building Futures
Building Futures is a series of installation artworks that deal with the concept of sustainability.
Inorganisms is a workshop that is built around the idea of ecosystems and ecosystem interactions.
Expressions of the Sacred
" Expressions of the Sacred" is a collection of portraits that investigates lost indigenous identity and critiques Canada's historical and continued colonial and homogenizing practices of assimilation through oppression and induced self-oppressive actions of its indigenous citizens.
Subtle Emergences
In this ritual space, the audience is invited to pause and contemplate the moment of crossing from life into death through an enhanced visual, aural, and spatial perception.
Forgotten Dreams: Meditations on Narrative Space
"Forgotten Dreams: Meditations on Narrative Space" explores the creative connection between visual music and space composition, incorporating ritual contents as narrative.
Unfolding Materiality - Generative Painting System
We are creating generative robotic system that can physically produce drawings and paintings with ink and brush on a paper.
Music of Heavens
Music of the Heavens incorporates ancient art forms with contemporary expression to create dynamic fusions, both musically and visually.
Becoming World
Situated in a world obsessed with speed, driven by desire for instant gratification, Becoming World, takes a radical departure from the culture of montage and juxtaposition by generating an image of continuous transformation and interpenetration that occurs so slowly as to elude conscious perception of the underlying change as it occurs.
An interactive media installation that combines and crosses over visual, tactile, olfactory and auditory elements in the construction, representation and engagement with the word "materiality."
A single bright light comes on and initiates a subtle movement in the leaves that resembles the rise and fall of a creature breathing.
Handheld Devices
Phoning is a series of one-on- performances that use the functionality of the smartphone to invert the now-common dynamics of distance created in a screen-mediated culture.
Bee Line
This 8-minute HD Experimental Documentary celebrates the honey-bee as an important entity within the miraculously interdependent world we live in.
Drive In
Drive-In is a self-contained, cordless installation built from an old pair of drive-in speakers.
Future Delta 2.0
A community-based game design and evaluation for local climate change solutions.
Order, Passion, Becoming
Order, Passion, Becoming, exhibit bridges two key ideas: that of cultural mosaic and ecological health as both a images of diversity
lowering our carbon footprint - Thinking Through Doing
lowering our carbon footprint gave participants a chance to physically engage with climate change challenges and solutions through creative art and design.
There Must Be Something In The Water
The pond allows participants to reflect on how their gestures and actions work against their desires as they obscure the image they wanted to reveal.
From Every Point, A Different Facet
This interdisciplinary audio-visual installation harnesses multiple screens and audio channels that present fragments of the bodies of human face and voice.
Order of Passion: Polyphonic Culture in Canada
This work expresses the way Canadian identities are constructed preserving rather than "melting" different cultural identities.
Gold Mountain Dream
Gold Mountain Dream explores the themes of Chinese Diaspora and culture through interactive media arts, live music and spoken word.
in a thousand drops... refracted glances
Multichannel audio-visual interactive installation, Mapping Festival, May 10 to 20, 2012, Geneva, Switzerland.
Mountain High River Flow
Mountain High River Flow captures the ever-changing landscape atop the Yellow Mountain in China.
Entanglement with Gradual Prelude
The visual component of the work is generated by a computational object in the form of a visualized generative grammar in the form of an L-System.
This interactive public artwork is activated by the passing trains, and the imagery references the diversity of those travelling by transit in the Lower Mainland.
This production brings to life the interplay between the physical landscape and a runner's internal 'mindscape' as it develops and transforms in the experience of running a global marathon.
Future Delta
Future Delta (SSHRC 2009/2011) is an immersive and interactive virtual environment that acts as a tool for communication between researchers and the public. The project brings together climate change science and multimedia interaction in the context of emerging methods of visualisation and community engagement.
Through the practices of music, dance, and spoken word, and interactive media perfomance and backed by life-stories collected from interviews and archives, the work explore the themes of Chinese Diaspora in our shared heritage.


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Roses are red, violets are blue, we love the smell of this antiperspirant, and so will you.
There are 2 kinds of gentlemen in this world: The antiperspirant men and the deodorant men.
For starters, antiperspirant men value dryness above all else. The primary goal of antiperspirants is to reduce, if not eliminate, underarm perspiration. With an aluminum compound as the active ingredient, these aluminum ions work to block the sweat glands from perspiring. The secondary goal of antiperspirants is to help you smell your best, thanks to the added fragrance. It is important to keep in mind that the same compounds responsible for stopping you from sweating can also stain the underarms of your shirts, which are nearly impossible to wash off!
In contrast, the only goal of deodorants is to help you smell your best (and be BO free!). For those apprehensive about the idea of pore clogging agents or shirt stains, deodorants will be your go-to solution. Deodorants also tend to be richer in scent to help mask unwanted scents.
Dark Temptation has consistently ranked among the best selling scents at AXE. Combining the subtle aroma of chocolate with fresh gourmet scents, including hot chocolate amber and red peppercorn, this is the closest smelling product to coffee. Why would you want to smell of light coffee? It helps that women ranked coffee among the top scents which turn them on.
If you fall into the antiperspirant camp, be sure to always wear an undershirt under your dress shirts so that your more expensive dress shirts do not stain.
Aluminum ions are taken into the cells that line the sweat-gland ducts at the top layer of the skin. When the aluminum ions are drawn into the cells, water passes in with them. As more water flows in, the cells begin to swell, squeezing the ducts closed so that sweat cannot get out.
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I t's time again for our weekly roundup, a way for us to keep our clients and followers well informed about important industry information and happenings that could affect their business.
This week in the workforce industry…
The Affordable Care Act: 2014 and Beyond (via The Staffing Stream)
Now that the Affordable Care Act has started to root itself into the ground, many large companies with a large number of contingent workers should keep watch. It's important to ensure that an employer's contingent workers have enough options for their healthcare. For more information about the Affordable Care Act and its role with your business, download our new whitepaper.
4 Groups that Will Try to Kill your MSP/VMS Program: What to do About Them (via DCRWorkforce)
As the number of temporary workers rises every month, large employers are using Vendor Management Systems, Contingent Workforce Management programs and Managed Service Providers. However, many players in businesses that will be impacted due to the MSP/VMS programs may be resistant. Make sure that key stakeholders are actively willing to participate by also making sure that your MSP/VMS firms address stakeholder concerns.
The Stories that Impacted HR in 2013 (via fisherVista)
With 2013 coming to a close, there are many "Top Stories" lists that appear. This list is no different. Highlighted in this blog post are the top stories that impacted HR this year. Various HR topics included Marissa Meyer's end to the Yahoo telecommuting policy to the attention-grabbing growth of the contingent workforce trend.
That's it for this week. Be sure to bookmark the Beeline blog to stay informed about the industry trends and findings. We hope everyone has a great weekend and very happy holidays! We'll be back again in 2014! Happy New Year!


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The Now Method
I've lived with low-level anxiety for most of my life, mainly ebbing and flowing, until a few years ago, when it became more constant. At that point, I knew it was time to get a handle on it.
It was my husband who suggested I listen to the audiobook, The Now Method: A cure for anxiety, panic attacks & depression, by Craig Beck.
Beck's method is pretty straightforward. There's nothing hokey about it. He doesn't get too deep or too clinical. Beck simply explains why we are anxious, how to stop it in its tracks, and what to do if we can't. The audiobook in total is just under 60-minutes.
At the time, it was the exact length of my commute to work. I listened to it on the way one morning; by the time I arrived at the office, my mindset was completely changed.
In just under one hour I was able to get a lifetime of anxiety under control. Finally, I had found something that resonated with me. It was like an audio version of Xanax.
Since then I've listened to the book dozens of times. Anytime I feel a bout of anxiety creeping up, I pop it on. I even had my son listen to it, as it is easy to follow and appropriate for children, who may experience low-level anxiety at times.
The Now Method continues to be a positive force in my life. If you or someone you know is suffering from anxiety or depression, I highly recommend you give it a try. If you have a more severe case of anxiety or depression, this audiobook can aid in your recovery, but I suggest you seek additional support from a professional doctor.


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text: Enfuse is the third and final design iteration of the protein shaker with integrated supplement storage. Enfuse is effortless to clean due to the curved tempered glass bottle design. It is protected against drops by the smooth silicone casing, and this combination of materials provides compelling contrast. The whisk design has gone minimalist, to avoid material getting caught in the grooves that were found on older iterations. A clear window has been added to the lid to show how much supplement is loaded. Furthermore, haptic feedback has been added to the now two-stage release mechanism that is also integrated into the spout. The spout is spill-proof with a sprung slider that acts in a click-pen fashion. One click opens the spout, a second closes it. Pushing the slider all the way to the back releases the supplement. Not only has the attention to aesthetic detail been maximized in this iteration, but the haptic feedback provides the user with a reassuring experience. The purpose of this design study was to show that UX is just as important in physical products as in web interfaces - and that a product with great UX can also look great!


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Real Steel is the real deal!
The plot was predictable at times with estranged dad and son got together and bonded. The only reason the father, a struggling retired boxer, willingly allowed the son to stay with him was because he was getting paid. The father/son bonding scenes were different from my expectation and they do took a while to warm up to me but eventually they were heart warming/emotional at the end. However, the movie was a bit too long to my taste.
Watch out for the next super star, Dakota Goyo! This kid is an excellent actor. He definitely added "flair" to the movie with his dancing moves. Hugh Jackman looked like he know what he was doing watching his boxing moves. After doing some research, it looked like he did get some training with Sugar Ray. Charlie's best friend, Bailey, played by Evangeline Lilly only has limited on-screen time.
The last two boxing matches of Atom versus Twin Cities and Atom versus Zeus will keep the viewers talking even after the movie. Just like real-life, we can't plan for all contingencies and it was true for Zeus creator. Zeus wasn't build to withstand the entire duration of the boxing match with Atom.
I left the theatre smiling and vowed that I would get the DVD so that I can watch it again.
My Grade: A


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From the FXWW Chatroom: Started the day with a strong New Zealand trade data. Surplus rose Nzd292bn in April from Nzd117mio, beating estimates of Nzd25mio. NzdUsd had a mild bounce from 0.6760 from 0.6745. Feels like some profit taking in AudNzd below 1.0640. Topside risk is 0.6805, move above could trigger some ugly stops.
Speculative names lifted AudJpy positioning for risk-on sentiment. AudUsd stayed firm but laggard following the release of Kiwi data. AudUsd then slipped from 0.7188 to 0.7176 on CNY fix. Into late morning, AudNzd buying pushed AudUsd into 0.72-handle.
There is a decent notional option expiry tomorrow NY cut strike at 0.7210. I'm hearing is that gamma traders have spot locked in tight range. Bids are scattered under 0.7170 and offers above the strike price.
Nikkei 225 Index gained 1.6% at open but UsdJpy struggled to get beyond 110.20. Small demand for Goto-bi Day as well but exporters' interests overwhelmed. There should be some intraday buying into the 109.90's and hearsay stop buy orders above 110.52.
Price of oil futures is a challenge. The commodity price rose steadily and puts the Canadian dollar firmer against the Usd. We are picking up stops on the downside mid-1.30's from various names; most are trailing stops. Very good buying into 1.3000.
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For this week's layout, I really wanted to do a past/present layout and realized I had these two beautiful photos of my daughter, one taken at age three and one taken this year at (almost) age 8. They are both face shots of her with her dance costume and makeup on, which made them "match" visually.
The soft look of Upsy Daisy Designs "Blossom" paper line was perfect for this layout, but I also mixed in some from the "Enchanted" line (the background) and the "Cupcake" line (the pink). Some of the larger pink and brown circles are from the "Circle of Friends" Upsy Daisy Designs line. It was fun to see how well these papers looked together .... and also realize how much just my daughter's face has "matured" in 5 short years!
I also used Upsy Daisy Designs rub on letters (in brown) for most of the title and some rub on flowers that were also included on the "Basic Brown Alpha" rub ons. The stamp you see under the title "Dance" is an Upsy Daisy Designs clear stamp (love those!!) from a pack called "Floral Flourishes." I used my sewing machine for the light brown zig-zag edge on the left of the pink paper. I like it when layouts look pretty and simple (or classic) but they also have some little unique touches to make them more interesting than at first glance.
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Meet Our Friendly Cincinnati, OH Dental Office Staff
The first thing you'll notice when you walk into our Cincinnati family dental practice is the incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere. Members of our staff have been hand-picked to provide you the best possible experience during your visit to the dentist. Learn more about our team below.
Molly, Office Manager
Molly is a graduate of Xavier University. She enjoys working with children and taught kindergarten for three years. Molly makes sure the office runs smoothly, supervises the staff, and makes sure patients are fully informed. She has a passion for patient care creates a warm and inviting environment for all in the office. She is also well versed in insurance and will gladly explain any insurance benefits you may have questions about. If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact Molly. She loves working with all of our patients and being a part of the many growing families in the practice.
Abby, Patient Coordinator
Andrea, Part-Time Patient Coordinator
Kera, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kera is a fabulous hygienist with a gentle touch and kind demeanor. She has a great deal of experience with both pediatric and adult patients. Her wonderful bedside manner relaxes all of her patients and makes them feel at ease during their visit. She is an extremely talented patient educator and is very passionate about helping people understand the importance of their oral health. Kera is wonderful at getting to know each patient's specific needs and helping meet those needs in a way that best fits the patient.
Britta, Registered Dental Hygienist
Britta is a phenomenal dental hygienist who has extensive experience working with both pediatric and adult patients. Britta is truly passionate about dentistry and loves teaching patients how to achieve and maintain good oral and systemic health. She has a wonderful personality and a gentle touch, which patients truly appreciate. It is her goal that all patients feel comfortable and receive excellent dental care!
Michelle, Dental Assistant
Michelle is Dr. Franz's assistant She assists him in several aspects of his work and has several years of experience in the medical field. Michelle always welcomes patients with a warm smile and a positive demeanor. She strives to have a personal connection with all of our patients, treating each patient like they are her own family. Her kind and gentle nature always reassures patients that they are in great hands! It is her goal for all of our patients to have a positive experience in our office.


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According to a recent report from the University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business, business leaders have come into 2014 with positive expectations for the state and national economies. Confidence is up concerning other measurable categories in Colorado as well, including industry sales, industry profits, hiring plans, and capital expenditures.
The latest round of positive expectations marks nine quarters in a row in which panelists in Colorado have expressed an overall good feeling about the state, the report stated. This ties the record for optimism set in 2003-2005. Business leaders continue to be more positive about the local economy than the national one, however, though even the national economy received a more positive outlook going into the new year.
The latest data suggests that Colorado's employment numbers continue to increase for the 38th straight month and that personal income growth in the state has outpaced the national average. The highest areas of employment growth in the state over the past year came from the metropolitan statistical areas of Greeley (+4.5%); Denver-Aurora-Broomfield (+2.5%); Boulder and Pueblo (each at +1.5%). According to the report, the industries recording the highest employment gains were Professional & Business Services, Education and Health Services, and Construction.
58.5% of the business leaders surveyed for the report stated that they felt confident that Colorado's economy will expand this year. 47.9% stated that they expect business profits to increase and 55.7% expect to see an increase in sales this year.
Housing Helpers is pleased to see that Colorado's business leaders are starting the year off confident and that the economy continues to move in a positive direction. With more and more jobs being created here and personal wealth growing as it is, the future looks bright for our state. If you're planning to move to Colorado, let us find the perfect home for you. For more information about our services, contact us.


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Evan Stelk
Evan Stelk, a Grand Island native, began his career with Animal Medical Clinic in 1997 as Northwest Highs School student, assisting with kennels. After high school, he left to pursue his interest in veterinary technology, earning an Associate Degree in Animal Science from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska in 2002. He returned to Animal Medical Clinic, and serves as our Practice Manager and Licensed Veterinary Technician. Evan was married to his wife Heidi in 2012 and they had their first two legged son in 2013 and a daughter in 2016. They also have two dogs; a Yellow Lab mix named Cooper, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Dewey.
Vickie Schreiner
Vickie grew up in Hastings, Nebraska, where she attended Hastings College. A resident of Grand Island since 1981, she joined the team at Animal Medical Clinic in 2002 as a kennel assistant. She has received ample on-the-job training and is an amazing veterinary assistant. Vickie and her husband, Bruce, have three grown daughters and many furry children. Vickie's favorite hobbies include her horse, various outdoor activities, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathy Nabity
Kathy Nabity is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who graduated from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. After working in clinics in Lincoln and Norfolk, she spent seven years as a stay-at-home mom, before joining Animal Medical Clinic in 2007. Her husband, Chad, is the Grand Island Planning Director. The couple has two sons, Will and Lee, a cat named Suki, a dog named Jake, chickens, turtles, and rabbits. On the job, Kathy especially enjoys lab work and client education. In her "free" time, she stays plenty busy as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Boy Scout Volunteer, and working in the garden.
Jill Moore
Jill is a Licensed Veterinary Technician born and raised in west Iowa. She graduated from Vatterott College in Omaha, NE. She had worked at several small/exotic animal hospitals in Omaha before moving to Grand Island in November 2011 and accepted a position with AMC. She has 3 children and lives with her husband on an acreage with cats, dogs, horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks.
Jacoby Simonton
Jacoby was born and raised in Kearney where she graduated in 2007. She attended school in Omaha and received her Massage Therapy license in 2009.She now lives in Grand Island with her husband and two children. She joined the AMC family in the fall of 2011. Her past veterinarian assistance experience has helped her tackle many different tasks here at the clinic.She loves spending her free time with her family and friends or reading books. She also has two furry friends named Ace, and Ventura that
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Christina Zoppelli
Christina, a native of Colorado, is one of our Licensed Veterinary Technicians who graduated from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in 2005 with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. She has been a Licensed Technician for 6 years. She originally joined our team in Aug of 2007 until she moved in Nov. 2011. She returned to our AMC family Sept 2014. She spends her free time volunteering as a mentor for the Teammates program and is an active member of the Community Club in Fairfield, NE. She also enjoys playing league volleyball in the summer, basketball, riding horses & going to the lake with friends. She spends the rest of her time with her boyfriend Josh, Golden Retriever Kyle, Yellow Lab Chester, and American Paint Horse Scout.
Katie Harden
Katie has lived in the Grand Island area most of her life. She is one of our newest staff members. Katie began her journey working with animals in 2013 when she decided to enroll at Penn Foster College's online program and pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology, and to become a board licensed veterinary technician. Soon after, she accepted a position as a veterinary assistant at the Central Nebraska Humane Society where she worked for 2 ½ years. Katie is excited to finish her degree while gaining hands on experience in a clinical setting. Katie and her husband reside in Grand Island with their two hairy children; Finneas (a Siberian husky) and Gimley (a lovable rescue mutt). Her favorite hobbies with her family are hiking, dog training, and baking.


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Remind Your Mate
How can two walk together unless they agree? Two are better than one. If two touch and agree . The enemy knows these scriptures well and he knows the power of what can happen when two come into agreement in anything. Before Adam and Eve could even enjoy their flow as husband and wife he got in the middle of that as soon as he could. (more…)


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Painting Outside - Part II/
This is the second in a series about painting outside, you can read the first post here.
Finding a Painting Location
by Beth Cole
Honestly, finding a place to paint has been one of my biggest struggles. I am a little shy and I feel self-conscious painting in a conspicuous place where it is not common to see people out painting, you know? The last thing I want to do is draw attention to myself. Maybe you can relate.
Sometimes I load up my painting gear and just get in the car and drive until I see something that catches my eye. If there is a wide enough shoulder on the road, I will pull over and set up, but often times there is no place to park the car and I don't want to trespass on someone's property. In that case I will stop a take a photo instead. That way I can at least preserve the scene for later in the studio.
All this to say that there are some great places to paint and ones I would have never considered until I gave it a try. Here are some that have worked for me. I would love to hear your painting places, too -- please share!
The local cemetery. Might sound weird but this is a tranquil place with plenty of room where you won't be disturbed. There is usually lots of shade and it is quiet. I don't paint scenes within the cemetery, I look for the vistas on all four sides. It works!
State or national parks. Nebraska requires a park sticker but it gives entry to all of the parks in the state so I believe it is well worth it. I like to paint in state parks, especially during the week, because it is not crowded and it is always peaceful and beautiful. It has been a great place for me to practice.
My backyard. We live on the edge of our little community so I have a field and expansive views in my backyard. I have painted here many times and it is also a great place to practice.
Friend's property. Some in our art club have beautiful property and views so we have gathered there to paint and it is good fun!
Other's property. Sometimes there is a place I would like to paint but I definitely would be trespassing on someone's land so I just gather my bravery and knock on the door. I have never been turned down!
The main thing is for us to just get out there, right? So....you are not alone my friend....onward we go.
Oh and don't forget, I would love to hear what are your favorite painting locations?
Thanks for reading, I am grateful for you.
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Kanye West Might Be Designing Calabasas High School's Uniforms
Ye reportedly wants to rebrand the school's sports program.
Following up on the Kanye West and adidas Calabasas collection, Yeezy is apparently working on a deal to design uniforms for the SoCal city's high school athletics department. According to TMZ, Ye's team met with Calabasas High School's officials to propose a revamp of the sports program, which could also include a generous donation to upgrade the institution's athletic facilities. The pitch reportedly also involved altering the mascot from the Coyotes to the Wolves, along with the school's black and gold colors. CHS currently has ties with the Three Stripes already, but has not made a decision on the alleged offer. Be sure to check back for more updates on this possible collaboration.
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A closing date has been announced for the current leisure centre in Broadbridge Heath.
After more than a year's worth of works a new £12m sports and recreation centre - named The Bridge - will be opening in the village next month.
The new state-of-the-art building is set to replace the current centre, located next door in Wickhurst Lane. To take a look inside the new building click here: REVEALED: Inside new Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre
Horsham District Council - which owns the site - has confirmed the new leisure centre will be opening at 9am on October 20 with the current centre shutting on Wednesday October 17.
Current gym users will be able to visit other council-owned leisure centre's throughout the three-day transition between the centres including The Pavilions in the Park, Billinghust Leisure Centre and Steyning Leisure Centre.
Opening date for Broadbrige Heath Leisure Centre announced
The closing of the current centre will also see the loss of all but 30m of the indoor athletics facility known as The Tube.
The proposals faced huge backlash from users and athletic stars such as Jade Lally who used the 'invaluable' facility to train throughout the year.
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Darkness. Sweat. Bleached pillows and feathery blankets. In between reality and imagination. Somebody calls it unconscious, somebody desire.
Was that it?
To be waited for? Or to be stuck in a cement basement, the hands free enough to call for help, with the only effect to see them rush in the opposite direction.


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Emma Middlemass
Emma was born and raised in Oamaru and has strong family links to the town. She commenced employment with the firm in 2012 after graduating from Otago University with her Law and Arts Degrees. An old girl of Waitaki Girls High School, Emma is now enjoying reconnecting with her friends, associates and colleagues in her role as a solicitor.
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Emma brings a bright and enthusiastic approach to her work and clients can be assured of receiving an integral and personal service from her. Emma's uncompromising research skills allow her to ensure that clients receive up to date, relevant and appropriate guidance when confronting various issues.
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What's not to like about Thanksgiving?
Well, a number of things actually.
- Your cousin who is always starting heated political debates.
- Bad yams.
- This question: "So, when are you gonna get a real job?"
- Or this question: "When are you two gonna settle down and have kids?"
- Dinner discussion about gas mileage people are getting on their cars.
- Jello.
- Not enough chairs so you end up having to share a piano bench with a nephew who thinks farting is really, really funny. And he's in his 20s.
I was at a friend's family Thanksgiving dinner once where one of the guests was telling us how the world is actually flat and it's a giant conspiracy to keep this from people. I started laughing and then realized that this was one of those situations where he does this every year, is serious about it, and challenging him on it only makes it worse. Everything went uncomfortably silent for a few minutes until someone finally said something about the gas mileage they were getting on their car and we all felt much better.
Despite all this, I genuinely love Thanksgiving. It's a very American holiday. You can celebrate it any way you want, and the whole idea of getting together, eating a lot, and feeling grateful another year has passed is completely wonderful.
So how about gathering in the living room after the meal, food comas and all, and watching a movie or two that you may have forgotten were set on Thanksgiving? Here are my four favorites.
Remember AOL? I do. Barely. Yet, twenty years ago, everyone used AOL, including the romantically-challenged characters in this gem. Here's a classic by-the-numbers romantic comedy from The Ephrons. Nora Ephron directed, and she co-wrote the screenplay with her sister Delia. Nora worked with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan once before in another unlikely-romance movie, Sleepless in Seattle, and clearly brings that expertise to heel in You've Got Mail. The Thanksgiving scene here? Meg Ryan realizes too late she is in a cash-only line at a crowded supermarket the night before Thanksgiving, and she has only a credit card. Everyone is angry with her until she is rescued by Tom Hanks, who charms the clerk into letting Meg Ryan use her credit card. It's adorable. But seriously, who is going to say no to Tom Hanks?
The big screen version of the '60s TV series wasn't quite as amusing or clever, but it does feature a great cast, including Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Christopher Lloyd, and Carol Kane. The Thanksgiving scene? The Addams family ruins the town's Thanksgiving pageant by having the Native Americans rise up against their oppressors and torch the village. Very unfortunate. But funny.
Ang Lee's brilliant adaptation of the acclaimed Rick Moody novel of the same name, this tells the story of the fracturing of a WASP-y American family during the Thanksgiving weekend of 1973. Generational alienation, adultery, and moral collapse are the themes of this bleak movie. Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Christina Ricci, Joan Allen, Elijah Wood and Tobey Maguire round out a spectacular cast. An outstanding movie, but maybe not a feel-good holiday film. It's serious-minded and powerful.
Another gem from Ang Lee, this movie drew enormous attention at the time of its release as the first major American studio movie that had a gay love story at its center. As the novelty of that has worn off, the deeply human nature of the story of two men who fall in love while already married to women, takes center stage. The Thanksgiving moment in this movie is a searing scene between Ennis (Heath Ledger) and his wife Alma (Michelle Williams) in which she confronts him about his relationship with Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) as they're cleaning up after Thanksgiving dinner. It's as heartbreaking and gut-wrenching scene as you'll see in American film.
David Raether is a veteran TV writer and essayist. He worked for 12 years as a television sitcom writer/producer, including a 111-episode run on the ground-breaking ABC comedy "Roseanne." His essays have been published by Salon.com, The Times of London, and Longforms.org, and have been lauded by The Atlantic Magazine and the BBC World Service. His memoir, Homeless: A Picaresque Memoir from Our Times, is awaiting publication.