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London councils head list of parking charge surpluses
Councils use parking charges and fines to pay for the cost of parking services
Parking charges are providing huge cash surpluses for some English councils, according to the RAC Foundation.
The 359 councils across England had a total current account surplus of £565m from on and off-street parking schemes in 2011-12, according to the figures.
Eight of the biggest 10 surpluses came from London councils with Westminster leading the way with a £41.6m profit.
Westminster City Council disputed many of the figures but said it would work with motorists to reduce fines.
The other two councils outside London making the top 10 were Brighton and Hove in sixth with £14.4m and Cornwall in eighth with £7.9m.
The total profit represented a £54m increase on the surplus from 2010-11 and only 52 of the councils reported a deficit on their 2011-12 parking operations.
The RAC Foundation figures, produced for them by transport consultant David Leibling, are from the annual returns councils are required to provide to the Department for Communities and Local Government.
They are based on three factors – on-street parking charges, off-street parking charges and parking penalties.
Running costs of parking operations are deducted from this total to produce the surplus or deficit figure.
Tackling congestion
Transport minister Norman Baker said: "The law is quite clear. Councils should not be pricing their parking in order to make a profit.
"Any monies raised from parking in excess of the cost of administration has to go back to transport purposes which can be dealing with pot holes, improved road management or can be investing in public transport to encourage people to free up the roads.
While disputing many of the figures, Westminster City Council still signalled its intention to work with motorists and road users.
Local Government Association's David Sparks: "Local authorities are reviewing their parking charges"
Councillor Daniel Astaire, Westminster City Council cabinet member for business, said: "The system is already changing and councils are already looking to work with motorists to issue fewer fines and crucially increase the amount of people parking correctly.
"Parking is about traffic management, tackling congestion and trying to implement positive benefits for businesses and high streets.
"If we stay in this Jurassic age of pure rhetoric about cash cows and money making, innovation will be stifled and we cannot engage with motorists properly in order to find the best solutions that will benefit everyone."
Kensington and Chelsea Council made the second biggest surplus of £28.1m and a spokesman told BBC London: "There is a greater demand for parking spaces in Kensington and Chelsea than practically anywhere else in the country.
"The council has discretion on how to spend any surplus that may arise, within the allowable purposes provided for by Section 55 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984."
Havering Council had the second lowest figures in London, despite its surplus of £703,000 having gone up by £563,000.
A spokeswoman said: "These latest figures show our commitment to giving residents and visitors to the borough value for money, as well as showing our support for local high streets and as a result the wider economy.
"Havering has so much to offer and parking charges are a key factor in encouraging people to shop in the borough and improving trade for businesses.
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"Despite being the third largest London borough, parking charges in Havering are still among the lowest in London and have stayed the same for several years. But in April this year, we cut prices even further."
'Cash cow'
Councillor Peter Box, chairman of the Local Government Association's economy and transport board, said: "Parking revenue is spent on paying for parking services.
"Any money left over goes towards transport services like filling potholes, concessionary travel and road improvement projects.
"As the report makes clear, many councils have to subsidise parking services as the cost is not covered by charges.
"Parking charges and fines help councils keep traffic flowing and pedestrians and motorists safe."
Professor Stephen Glaister, from the RAC Foundation: "Temptation to ramp up charges to pay for general council budget"
On Wednesday, government figures showed that money made from parking charges and fines by English councils is set to continue to rise.
The councils expect that net income from parking services is likely to increase from £601m in 2012-13 to £635m in 2013-14.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles said: "This municipal parking profit shows why we need to review and rein in unfair town hall parking rules. The law is clear that parking is not a tax or cash cow for town hall officers."
Last week, the High Court ruled against Barnet Council's move to raise the cost of residents' parking permits in a landmark victory for campaigners.
Mrs Justice Lang ruled that the council acted unlawfully when it increased permit costs to generate more money for road maintenance.


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the plot thickens
November 11th, 2012
And the plot thickens. On Weibo, Mr Ji alerted me to this article. I'm not sure how to interpret the headline (and let's face it, it takes years of training, supervision, and practice to become proficient in that darkest of arts that is headlinese), but this is on a website run by"中國防偽碼查詢中心有限公司", giving an English name of "China anti-counterfeiting code inquiry Centre Limited", and this line sets a clear enough tone for the article:
奥兰奶粉被曝假洋品牌 实为中国宝宝特供奶
Ioland milk powder has been exposed as a fake Western brand, in fact it is exclusively supplied to Chinese babies
At this stage I think 'fake' is a touch harsh. If, as this article states and the Ioland website Mr Martinsen found claims, Ioland is made by New Zealand's Sutton Group, then it is actually 'Western' or '洋' in origin, but this article states that Ioland and several other brands of infant formula made for Sutton Group are simply not sold out of China, not even in New Zealand, and are in fact packaged exclusively for sale in China. So, sure, the milk may be 'Western', or at least '南太平洋' in origin, and may well have been turned into infant formula in a country generally considered to be 'Western', but the brands are 'fake Western' in that they are brands sold exclusively in the Chinese market and not available in 'the West'.
The 'fake Western' brands produced by Sutton Group named in the article are: 纽贝贝 (Newbaybay), 奥兰 (Ioland), and 纽贝斯特 (NBST (is that a New Baby Best I see in miniscule print?)), but they come with a 等 – etc – afterwards, so presumably there are others, or at least the reporter or subeditor wants us to think so. Note how they all play up the Made in New Zealand connection? This is not uncommon in the marketing of infant formula in China. Note also that the 纽 in two of those brand names also occurs in the common Hong Kong and Taiwan transliteration of New Zealand that makes an occasional appearance here on the Mainland – 纽西兰/Niǔ Xīlán.
Now, given modern China's flood of food safety scandals, including fake infant formula of zero nutritional value and adulterated infant formula and the obviously huge investment into children who are often the only ones their parents will be allowed – and increasingly the only grandchildren their grandparents will be allowed – it's perfectly understandable that Chinese infant formula companies would play up the New Zealand connection when marketing formula they source in New Zealand. It's also to be expected that companies sourcing their formula right here in China will claim it was made in New Zealand. And it's a touch ironic that one of the biggest adulterated milk scandals was sparked off by a Fonterra joint venture that turned out to be the worst culprit of all those caught in that scandal, but never mind… But the big questions to ask are, of course:
- Is the formula actually manufactured in New Zealand from New Zealand-sourced milk?
- Does the formula meet New Zealand and Chinese standards?
- Is the formula being exported legally from New Zealand by a registered dairy exporter?
Trouble is, I see no statement in the article Mr Ji sent me that the reporter checked with Sutton Group that Ioland, Newbaybay, NBST, and the apparent other brands of infant formula are actually manufactured by Sutton Group. It is clear that the original reporter sought information on Sutton Group, but it is not clear whence that information was sought. Sutton Group's website does include brief introductions in Chinese, but says nothing that I can see of the brands it manufactures for. I did email Sutton Group to ask about their relationship with Ioland, but have yet to receive a reply (and fair enough, it is still the weekend, and I'm not anybody important). If I do receive a reply, I might ask about these other brands, too.
But you know what? If these brands are selling infant formula manufactured in New Zealand, that formula is legally exported (and therefore subject to NZ quality controls) and that formula reaches, or preferably exceeds, the standards mandated by Chinese and New Zealand law and relevant regulations, then I have no problem with them playing up the New Zealand connection in their marketing (so long as they don't confuse the New Zealand and Australian flags, for crying out loud!). It makes absolutely perfect sense for companies to play up the advantages of their products, so if you're on the up-and-up, then go for it. But I am concerned about how many eggs New Zealand seems to be putting in the "let's rely on dairy exports to emerging Asia, especially China, for our economic survival" basket, and how quickly and easily that basket could be snatched up, its eggs thrown on the ground and trambled on, and the basket set on fire if too many less than scrupulous companies start to get too much attention in the media for slapping "made in New Zealand' labels on product made anywhere but, attracting the 'fake Western' brand label, or selling New Zealand product that falls short of the relevant standards.
New Zealand is a tiny economy at the edge of Nowhere, and we really can't afford to have ourselves shot in both economic feet in our rush to get ahead.
4 Responses to "the plot thickens"
Haidong Ji Says:
November 12th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I went to 亲贝网, from where that 商品防伪在线 article was sourced, and did some search using its search function. It didn't work very well. I then used Google advanced search to look for 奥兰 inside 亲贝's site, which returned a few hits. One article from the search hits revealed that another brand, Ustrong/优萌, also had quality issues and that batch was not allowed in. Ustrong/优萌 is sold from a company in Hong Kong, and advertise itself as a formula from New Zealand.
I suspect putting URL links into this comment might mark this as spam so I will put links in a separate comment.
Haidong Ji Says:
November 12th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Here is a link about 优萌 quality issue:
纽瑞滋, another brand from the Sutton group, according to this article from 北京晚报:
Here is a link to a Word document that looks like from 质检总局,which lists quality/labeling issues with imported baby formulas:
Chris_Waugh Says:
November 12th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Great work, Mr Ji, thanks. It's a bit of a worry how many NZ companies appear on that list, and that Sutton Group is there twice.
It's interesting to see newspapers playing the 假洋牌 angle, but if these brands are manufactured by Sutton Group, it's still NZ produce and NZ's reputation getting dragged through the mud. I did email Sutton Group to ask about this, but no reply yet.
Thanks for your help (and glad you got Disqus to work for you).
bezdomny ex patria » Blog Archive » how much more? Says:
November 12th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
[…] Ji found still more about about Chinese brands selling infant formula produced by Sutton Group, two articles online and a Word document that looks like it comes from […]

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Stats for Schools
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Childcare, education, working conditions, healthcare, crime … these issues are hotly debated in today's society. They are also issues that Robert Owen, seen by some as a visionary and by others as a knave and a charlatan, sought to address in the early 1800s. This unit uses a series of essays written by Owen to explore the ideas of this important and controversial figure.
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Mutant Corn Vs. Canadian Bees
Amid the detritus of the sparsely attended mid-term election, many folks in Oregon are still all riled up. Measure 92, which proposed labeling for GMO foodstuffs was defeated although the PR war promises to continue through the next election cycle and into perpetuity. Not surprisingly I see more and more articles popping up in social media on both sides of the issue and, even though I'm not quite ready to open up that particular can of worms (unless we get requests........), I'd like to use the debate to highlight some issues with how we parse the huge amounts of information provided to us through the many interconnecting tubes of the internet.
Full Disclosure: I am a supporter of GMO technologies. I am a supporter of STRONGLY REGULATED GMO technologies. I am a supporter of strongly regulated GMO technologies that are NOT being regulated by the same companies that make said GMO technologies and products. We need some type of independent, not beholden to anyone but the public, regulatory device. I'd prefer hyper-intelligent dogs wearing bowler hats and monocles but I'll settle for a non-partisan government agency, if any of those still exist.
An article was brought to my attention with the startling title, "37 Million Bees Found Dead In Ontario, Canada After Planting Large GMO Cornfield". First and foremost, no, the bees were not responsible for the planting of the GMO corn. I figure I should get that out of the way right at the start.
Other than the title, and the recap of the title in the first paragraph of the article, no more mentions were made of GMO corn. The rest of the article dealt with the hypothesis provided by a local beekeeper that a neonicotinoid class of pesticides could be responsible for the colony collapse. No mention was made if the GMO corn in question had been treated with that class of pesticides, produced that class of pesticides through its growth, or indeed had any connection with the bee deaths other than being in geographical and temporal proximity.
So why mention that the corn was GMO? Why neglect to provide the thread of connection between the fact that the corn is GMO and the fact that the bees died? The article spent time discussing colony collapse disorder (CCD) and the bafflement scientists have over its causes. Pesticides do appear in the wax and pollen of bees and there seems to be a correlation between pesticide use and the decline of honeybees although the strength of that correlation isn't completely understood.
Just by reading the title and skimming the article, a casual reader could get the impression that planting GMO corn in Canada is killing bees, despite there being no attempt made on the part of the authors to provide that link. I think this does a disservice to both the ongoing discussion over how GMOs should and will change our food system and the truly frightening decline of honeybees. Both are issues that I feel very strongly about. I enjoy food and I hope that food will continue to be an integral part of my life for many years to come.
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So please, read with a critical eye, listen with a critical ear, and think with a critical brain. Truly "the truth is out there" but you may have to dig through a whole bunch of crap before you find it.


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UN-Habitat will be present at Rabat 2013 with the following events
In recent years, the process of population concentration in global metropolitan areas has strongly deepened. Today, there are over 1.3 billion people living in cities with more than 1 million inhabitants. Overall, the institutional capacity of municipalities, as well as those of the structures designed to handle projects of common interest have proven insufficient to manage the complex range of services and infrastructures that metropolitan areas require.
The objective of this one-day learning session co-organised by the State of São Paulo and UN-Habitat is to discuss in detail the possible governance arrangements for metropolitan areas in developing countries and the role that public-private partnerships can play in order to benefit the society as a whole. Discussions will take place with experts from the State of São Paulo (Brazil), UN-Habitat, GIZ, Metropolis and UCLG.
Contact – albert.padros @ unhabitat.org ; State of São Paulo: cmastellaro @ gmail.com
The session will focus on the institutional, legislative and financial constrains that make difficult for cities to perform their increasingly prominent role in law making and deliver a better quality of life for their urban dwellers. In particular, the session will draw on the practical experience of municipalities (case studies will be presented) and provide an opportunity to Mayors and representatives from local authorities to discuss challenges to their regulatory systems, including capacity building needs and reform priorities.
Contact – Robert.Lewis-Lettington @ unhabitat.org
UNACLA is a high-level committee of Mayors nominated by UN-Habitat and the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). The purpose of the committee is to advise UN-Habitat and the United Nations system on issues concerning local governance and decentralization and on the implementation of the Habitat Agenda in general. The Habitat Agenda sets out approaches and strategies towards the achievement of sustainable development of the world's urban areas.
The committee will be convening a special meeting at the UCLG Congress in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco to discuss UNACLA's 2012/13 theme of Job Creation and Local Productivity, as well as Local Governments involvement in major global processes such as the Post 2015 Development Agenda and the Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III).
Contact – firstname.lastname@example.com
Inequalities between and within sub-national territories are as significant today as the inequalities between countries. Therefore, the challenge of reducing inequalities is posed also at the level of regions. Furthermore, urban-rural relationships are evolving. What urban-rural relationships are desirable to address the major challenges of the coming years? The implementation of national strategies with the participation of all actors is essential in order to ensure coherence between sub-national levels of governance and national dynamics. The increase of megacities and the links between them in regions like Africa and Asia are clearly stating the importance of regional corridors and their capacity to contribute to wealth.
Sub-national levels and cities, key economic players, can exert a considerable influence on growth through proactive policies. They are best placed to effectively carry out development policies in proximity to the population and economic and social stakeholders, and to afford solutions that meet expectations on the ground and the challenges of mobilising public and private stakeholders.
Contact – Diana.lopez @ unhabitat.org
Local governments and the local public sector have an important role to play in the achievement of the set of global development goals that has been pursued since 2000. Most development experts agree that the bulk of pro-poor public services that are relevant for the MDGs –including the provision of public education, basic health services, agricultural extension services, access to clean water, and so on– have to be delivered in a localized manner.
Contact - michelle.soeller @ giz.de
The General Assembly of the United Nations has decided to convene a Third United Nations conference on housing and sustainable urban development (Habitat III). The main objective of this UN Conference is to reinvigorate the global commitment to sustainable urban development focusing on the implementation of a "New Urban Agenda".
This conference will assess the Habitat II commitments in Istanbul 1996, but will also build on the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits, such as the Rio+20 Declaration "The Future We Want" and the new development agenda for post-2015 that will concretize with the definition of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Conference will offer an opportunity for discussing the challenges that the urban dimension brings to the implementation of the new Sustainable Development Goals.
This session will address the possibilities for local and regional governments to participate in Habitat III and to make their voice heard in the decision making process.
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In southern Burgundy the new wellness center, designed by Alberto Apostoli. The Italian study realizes a SPA in an ancient crypt in the historic center of the city of Macon.
Xenon by Damast. Color therapy as anti-stress
The shower heads Xenon transform the act of the shower in a multisensory experience can eliminate the stress of daily routine.
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text: The Fire Highlands were once home to a valley tribe that lived at the base of Death Mountain. In time, their home was taken by The Vire and refined into the cusp of a great mining facility, The Hydroworks, pumping and diverting both the flow of lava and water from the mountain. All that remains is the magmatic scar that was once a fertile basin. The grass here is fire-resistant and said to be used in artesian works the likes of basketry and fabrics. Riddled with fiends, the Fire Highlands has become a dangerous place, but it houses the ruin of a tower said to be the origin of modern civilization. The Fire Highlands connect with the Pumpkin Field to the south, the Ice Vale through the aforementioned facility, and with the northern extension of Death Mountain's fiery scourge, a great canyon cast in eternal night: The Nocturne.


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Uniquely Unpolished
Several years ago upon receiving a call about our grandbaby being abducted, my world was turned upside down. Misguided by a deluge of emotions ranging from bitterness, rage and even insensitivity towards God's help. Although I never stopped loving or needing God, allowing the Holy Spirit to take charge of my mind and detangle the acidity of deception and infiltrate the crushing words of shame seemed improbable! When I crawled on God's altar and was altered, His ineffable winds of love blew away the pain, strengthening my resolve and syncopating my will with His. Needless to say, in reflection upon what appeared as a formidable problem, I realize the sovereign hand of God was not only orchestrating the return of our grandbaby, but fortifying the imperativeness of understanding the proper context of change.
The Tenacity of Unmasking
It appears that they don't like me Lord. Why am I always the one they seem to ignore? Why is my love unrequited? Perhaps like many of us, you quake within your very being as you recount the many times you were looked over, passed by or simply left behind; as a child or adult. May I submit to you that before daring to be whole again we must be willing to allow God to repair the structure of our hope. Otherwise, we deter the finality of unmasking bitterness through the invoking of change in every facet of our lives.
I believe we can all agree that we need to surrender more of our impaired visions of grandeur (having it altogether all the time) to God. If we would relinquish our right to control the situation, activate our divine GPS (God's Gift Positioning System), and demobilize our flesh lead GPS system the unmasking will be effortless.
Haven't we spent way too much time blaming our parents, friends, spouses, children, ourselves and yes, even God for the times we felt neglected, dismissed, abandoned and unwanted? So, here we are at a crossroad naked, transparent and under the providential care of a God who sees us, is for us and is always with us. Now what?
Unapologetically Unmasked
The authenticity in which we choose to unmask the debilitating effects of bitterness lies within our willingness to not deify the issue, but worship Christ. According to the book of Revelations 12:11 which says, "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony..." (KJV). The forces of good and the forces of evil equate to a timeless truth that victory rarely comes without a fight and success without a sacrifice. Does this Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ concede that anything worth achieving is worth the battle? You see, not being ashamed of the Gospel can also equate to being unapologetically unmasked by Grace right where we are! In other words, why remain broken and masked when you have been eternally repaired?
I want to encourage and provoke you to ponder a truth -- no matter where we are in the process of unmasking bitterness in our lives, we hinder God from healing what we're concealing! Today, declare by faith every bondage, every limitation broken off in Jesus Mighty Name! For the velocity in which you disentangle, disengage, disembark from the mindset of bitterness and embrace the sufficiency of God's Grace, the sooner you will be HEALED WITHOUT SCARS at the ROOT.


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Hudson Mohawke will be producing the official soundtrack for Ubisoft's upcoming open-world hacktivist simulator, Watch Dogs 2.
Announced by the developer, Mohawke, who has collaborated with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean, has been brought on to produce the official soundtrack for Watch Dogs 2. Mowhawke has released the first song from the soundtrack, "entitled Shanghaied," on Spotify. An intense tune with a mix of drums and keys, the track sets an amazing tone for the upcoming game.
"I knew I wanted to use the palette of some cult sci-fi soundtracks while also incorporating my own style," said Mohawke in a statement released by Ubisoft. "It's been a real learning experience, and even a challenge at some points, but very rewarding in terms of expressing myself creatively and allowing me to reach new audiences with my music without needing a 'genre' stamp."
You can check out the track for yourself below.
Watch Dogs 2 launches November 15th for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with a PC release to follow on November 29th.
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Lisa Ellis Gardens is an award winning garden design and maintenance service provider. With 10 years of experience we develop long-lasting, timeless, elegant gardens using high end materials and plants, combined with the best horticultural practices.
Services provided:
Landscape Design / Garden Design / Planting Palette Design / Horticultural Consulting / Garden Maintenance / Soft landscaping overhauls / Garden Rejuvenations / Irrigation System Installation & Repairs
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Iconic Boggan's Oasis on Grande Ronde to reopen after last year's devastating fire
Thu., Sept. 13, 2018, 12:20 p.m.
An iconic cafe and fishing staging area on the Grande Ronde that burned to the ground last year will reopen this month.
Boggan's Oasis, at SR 129 near Anatone, Wash., will host a grand reopening celebration on September 22 and 23. According to an announcement from Boggan's the reopening will be 50's themed.
The restaurant burned to the ground on November 19.
The restaurant has served as a pit stop for anglers and recreationists for decades. Fishing guides and guided floats have also long used it as a base of operations.
The Boggan's site and cabins is located at the only highway crossing of the river, which is popular with steelhead and bass anglers.
The cafe was built in the late 1940s, and has undergone two major overhauls since then, Vail said. It was the original structure at the site, which has expanded to include cabins, a doublewide, and space for tent camping.
Bill and Farrel Vail have owned the business for the past 34 years, after purchasing it from the original owner, its namesake.
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BREATHOX® is a safe and effective expectorant indicated in enhancement of mucociliary clearance, and in the alleviation of nasal and bronchial congestion.
The treatment is non-medical and based on salt particle inhalation.
BREATHOX® improves quality of life for consumers by improving and maintaining their ability to breathe more comfortably.
Breathox® is the worlds first salt particle inhaler*.
The patented breath-actuated device allows the consumer to use the product comfortably at home or on-the-go.
The Sodium Chloride ingredient is based on salt directly extracted from a 280 million year old salt tectonic in Northern Denmark. Subsequently, this raw material is processed into pharmaceutical grade NaCl complying with the monographs of all int. pharmacopoeia; Ph. Eur., USP, JP, KP, Ph. Rus. This unique technology makes the Breathox an unprecedented, drug-free offer to consumers with respiratory challenges.
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Sept 14, 2017
Are You Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats?
As the sophistication of technology used by the insurance industry is constantly evolving, so too are the cyber threats that we face. Regulators see cyber and data security as some of the biggest threats to consumer protection, and they are increasing cyber regulations to protect those consumers - New York's new cybersecurity standard is just the beginning.
So how can your firm keep up with these new requirements? Two words: Be Proactive.
1. Update your cybersecurity policy
Hopefully you already have a cybersecurity policy, but if not, there's no time like the present. We recommend creating a customized cybersecurity policy that matches your business rather than relying on a generic policy. Plan to review and update this policy at least annually.
Need some help getting started? The Agents Council for Technology (ACT) provides a useful Agency Cyber Guide. This guide provides a list of state and federal cybersecurity regulations as well as best practices to help agencies and brokers create or shore-up their cybersecurity policies.
Don't forget to include a response plan in your procedures so your team knows what to do if a compromise occurs.
2. Identify your risk areas
With cybersecurity, you need to find your gaps and risk areas before someone outside of your organization finds them for you. You don't need us to tell you how damaging a data breach or security related fine can be.
One great resource for assessing your current cybersecurity posture is FINRA's Cybersecurity Checklist. While FINRA regulations don't apply to all agencies, the checklist is intended as a cybersecurity risk area identification tool.
3. Start fixing
Once you identify your gaps, invest in fixing or mitigating those risks for your customers and your reputation. Technology is often a great solution, but sometimes all you need is a simple process change.
If you have questions about specific regulations or how they might apply to you and your business, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Chris Gillespie is the Product Marketing Manager for Vertafore's Sircon solutions'. When she isn't sharing her passion for technology with the industry, Chris can often be found hosting designer board games with her friends and colleagues.


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Working On Your House? Attempt These Home Enchancment Suggestions!
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SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday reviewed a proposal to create a citywide Animal Committee to wrestle with dog control at Willard Beach and advise councilors on other animal issues.
Over the last two years, the council has passed rules governing bee keeping, backyard chickens and beach dogs. Proponents say each of the issues could have been vetted by the committee, before reaching the council.
"I see this as a proactive committee," said Mayor Tom Blake, noting the city has a history of problems with deer, moose, bear, crows, foxes and domestic reptiles. "With climate change, we are going to have animal problems we don't even know exist."
Blake also said the city would likely have to deal with fish issues stemming to its efforts to clean up the Long Creek watershed and other urban impaired waters.
An Animal Committee would likely have seven council-appointed members, who would work with the animal control officer to advise the council. The committee is not likely mitigate disputes or make quasi-judicial decisions, a la the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Besides dealing with issues relating to dogs on Willard Beach, the committee would likely tackle the ducks in Mill Creek, which have been identified as the most pressing issue that needs to be addressed at Mill Creek Park. Duck feces has polluted the pond and the ducks themselves are becoming a hazard on surrounding roadways.
Councilor Linda Boudreau relayed a personal experience where she nearly got into an accident when she was forced to swerve to avoid hitting a duck that was crossing Cottage Road.
"He was in the crosswalk, but it still startled us," said Boudreau, who also indicated her cat was killed last spring by raccoons and a hawk has taken up residence in her neighborhood.
While acknowledging the benefits of having an Animal Committee, Boudreau and Councilor Maxine Beecher were adamantly opposed to the group taking up any issues related to dogs on Willard Beach, saying it would trivialize the council's work to resolve those problems.
Beecher said she is concerned the committee would have too much bite when dealing with the Willard Beach dogs. "This shouldn't become a vigilante group," she said.
Councilor Tom Coward said the committee would help the council decipher facts from fiction in the ongoing dispute. He said there are two disparate versions of life with dogs on the beach: one of roving packs of wild dogs attacking children and the other of peace, light and bliss.
"Not everybody is being entirely frank about what's going on down there," Coward said.
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The light skinned rapper, wrote down a note to his fans about his latest efforts.
- It's time. I appreciate you giving me the time I needed to grow, experiment, and find the direction for my 2nd album.. And I have. Along the way I've recorded at least 4 albums worth of material, lots of it being unfinished demo versions waiting to be polished up, some of them are great songs and important stories that just won't make the album (either they don't fit Sonically, don't fit Theme, or there's just not enough space) . Tonight, I want to give you a few of these songs because you deserve them. It's hard as fuck for me to keep all this music from you for so long, so I know it's been hard for you to wait. Thank you for your patience. Vibe out to these songs in their raw form, no polish.. just a lot of my soul..
- The wait is over.
- Truly Yours,
- Born Sinner
- PS- 1st single coming this week. The album is hands down my best work yet. Can't wait to share.
The Tracklist for Yours Truly
01 Can I Holla At Ya
02 Crunch Time
03 Rise Above
04 Tears For ODB
05 Stay (2009)
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(Updated March 7th, 2019)
Welcome and thank you for stopping by our page. As you can see from the page title, you have reached the Sew Etc store "now closed" page. On October 30, 2018 we announced that we would be closing our store. On November 24th, 2018 the store had its final retail sales day. We created this page as a way to help customers find new homes and new solutions for all their sewing needs. We will continue to update this page whenever something new arises (look for the updated date tags), and hope to have it up for 6 – 12 months.
Our main email – firstname.lastname@example.com – we also hope to have up for the same duration, and will work to monitor and answer emails every 14 days, but sometimes it may be longer.
Please use the resources on this page to help with any timely challenges or needs you may have.
Thanks once again to all our customers for 26 wonderful years of fun and creativity.
Sewing Machine Service (Updated 3/7):
Gus (Nick's brother-in-law) – Mendit Service and Repair. See more information on his website – HERE.
Paul (He was our in-house technician): Sewtec.ca. 1-905-638-3814. firstname.lastname@example.com
For long-arm service and repair, we do not have a specific recommendation at this time. Paul is looking into setting up for long arm Service, so stay tuned to his webpage or send him an email with a request to see where things are at.
Our recommendation for repair dealers:
(click on the links below to go to the site)
Hamilton Sewing
Brampton Sew and Serge
Long-arm Quilting:
Good news for our long arm customers! Jane & Anne will continue to provide long arm quilting services for you.
Jane will continue to offer the Do It Yourself long arm service in her home in Carlisle (10 minutes north of Waterdown) as soon as she gets set up and running. She will also offer quilting for those who would prefer to just drop them off.You can contact her either via email (firstname.lastname@example.com) or phone (905 690 0317).
Jump to her Facebook page too – Quilt as Desired
Anne also has a long arm business in her home in Burlington. If you are interested in having your quilt done for you, please contact her via email (firstname.lastname@example.com) or phone (905 331 6144).
You can also visit her Facebook page – Anne's Long Arm Quilting Services
Warranty Needs:
All manufacturer warranty work can be taken care of by an authorized dealer. Click on the links below for either brand and use their store locator to find a dealer near you.
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Education (Updated 1/21):
Cheryl and Leah are launching an interactive online education community. Sew Socially! Be sure to let them know you are interested in getting their information by emailing and asking them to sign you up for their newsletter at firstname.lastname@example.com. Check in at their site to see what's new and happening as things get launched.
You can also email us at email@example.com and we will see if Elsa, Pam, Christine, or any of the other ladies may be interested in teaching too.
Product Help:
For Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, and Singer needs, please visit their respective sites to find the dealer nearest you.
For Grace Quilting, you can either email us at email@example.com where we can assist with answering questions or contact them directly. Nick may be available to help with sales and setup for the next couple of months as well for those that are interested in this service. Just use email to reach out to him.
Our Charity Program:
We are happy to share that the ladies of the charity program will be continuing their work at a new location. Cheer! They have updated their name to be CHARITY STITCHERS and will continue to sew Wednesday's at St Paul the Apostle (2265 Headon Rd Burlington). Some of the work they hope to complete is Simple flannel blankets (Love of Mateo), Mastectomy heart pillows (BioMed), baby quilts (Health Babies, Healthy Children Halton), and wheel chair quilts for various homes.
If you are interested in volunteering your time, donating supplies, or just to stop by for a hello, you can reach out to them via email: email@example.com
Thanks once again to this wonderful group of ladies and all who have helped and donated over the years. More than 10,000 different projects were donated. Wow!


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On August 11, we welcome a baby bow to the world.. What a joy it was!! The next day, that joy was transform into plain fear and high level anxiety. A cardiologist and a nurse came to talk to us:
..he was turning blue during routine examination
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.. a transport ambulance is on the way
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in the arteries open to allow blood to the lungs to be oxygenated
On friday the 13th my little boy had a vavular balloon plasty to fix the narrow valve in his pulmonary artery, which lasted a little more than 4 hours. This would not be a roller coaster if it just stopped there. The little one developed a blood clot on his left leg because of the procedure. Thank God for all the supports and love my wife and I got during this whole ordeal and continue to be blessed with every day. Little Jazz is now home (after spending 8 days in the NICU) and we are giving him a shot in his legs every 12 hrs for a week and hopefully the clot will go away after a week therapy.


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It's hard for me to incorporate new things into my routine, but once I do, they're probably there to stay. I'm a creature of habit, very methodical. I'm usually at my computer most of the day.
Each morning, I get up, take a shower, lie on the couch, check my e-mail, read my friends' journals, check my e-mail, respond where necessary, put work clothes on, wake crashrose, check my e-mail and friends page again, pack a lunch, go to work.
The evening routine is to change my clothes, lie on the couch, check my e-mail and friends page, eat dinner, lie on the couch, continue checking e-mail and friends page until it's time for bed, turn off the computer, turn on the fan, go to bed.
This is my life, and I like it. :) Dull and repetitive, but stable and comfortable.
I completely scrapped the evening routine last night. I stopped by the apartment only briefly to grab dirty clothes, and then I spent the evening doing laundry at momtastic and 1_dumb_mick's place. We ate Burger King, and later, I had a ham sandwich. crashrose picked me and the laundry up, and we got home around 10 o'clock.
At that point, I did not pass Go or collect $200. I did not open my computer or turn her on. I did not check my e-mail for roughly 24 hours, nor did I check my friends' page on LJ.
And yet I had missed just one post. E-mail? Among the four accounts I check on a routine, daily basis, I probably had 15 to 20 new messages. Two of them weren't junk. One of those was a forward. There were no LJ comments or replies to my LJ comments in my in-box.
What do I do all day when I'm not at work?
**Don't worry; you'll only have to see this for a few more days.
You should probably RSVP, though. What could it hurt?
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projekt202 is helping local nonprofits design a better future.
On May 18 - 20, the software design and development firm is taking part in BarnRaise Dallas, a uniquely structured event that connects design leaders, community-based organizations and participants to tackle local social problems. The two-day conference is organized and hosted by Capital One's AdaptivePath.org.
Over the two-day period, BarnRaise participants work in multidisciplinary teams. The goal for each group is to develop user-centered understandings of a problem posed by a Dallas-area nonprofit and prototype viable solutions.
At an exhibition on Saturday, May 20, teams will gather to share their insights and detailed prototypes with the general public.
The 2017 BarnRaise Dallas challenge is:
With the population in the Dallas/Metroplex area set to double over the next 10 years, how might we bridge the gap to provide systems and experiences that support the growth of individuals and communities, especially those who are underprivileged or struggling?
Rising to this year's challenge are projekt202's UX Creative Director Josh Christopher, UX Designer Brad Grabowski, UX Production Designer Sarah Leick and Experience Researcher Jessie Webster.
The four-person projekt202 team is partnering with Youth with Faces, a Dallas nonprofit that provides youth in the juvenile justice system with the skills needed to break the cycle of incarceration and create positive futures. By giving them employable skills and a much-needed support network, Youth with Faces helps young men and women recognize their potential through critical job, social and life skills. Founded in 2001, Youth with Faces impacts the lives of approximately 200 young people each year.
Designers, nonprofit employees, students and those interested in designing for social good are invited to participate. BarnRaise Dallas provides participants with opportunities to network with the greater North Texas design community, expand their portfolios and make a difference in the Dallas-Fort Worth community.
To receive 50% off the cost of general event tickets, use projekt202's discount code -- 202 -- at checkout (click the "enter promotional code" link under the ticket quantity tabs).
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the participating nonprofit organizations.
BarnRaise Dallas
General event (paid admission tickets -- for 50% off, use discount code: 202)
Thursday, May 18, through Saturday, May 20, 2017
Capital One, Town Center
8000 Dominion Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75024 (map)
Culminating event (free tickets)
Saturday, May 20, 2017.
Plano Conference Center
8036 Dominion Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75024 (map)
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Thursday, September 17, 2015
For the most part I think we all appreciate real things. I know I prefer real to fake. This includes, but is not limited to, friends, chocolate, fingernails, plants, and diamonds.
Enhancing something is totally different. You know, like lengthening mascara, or wearing that second pair of Spanx.
This is where spray paint comes in handy for me. I love going outside and finding things from nature to decorate with, especially in the fall. For many years I left things as they were and loved them. I still do. I just wanted something a bit different this year.
I thought about going and buying some fake pumpkins since I was going to paint them anyway, but I don't know. They just didn't do it for me. The real stuff is just so much better, painted or not.
Labels: decorating, painting, simple pleasures
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Gold is so classic and elegant too. These pieces of art designs are tremendously good. I am an artist and be sure that i am going to steal some ideas form this article. I will keep coming back for more. I am a fan already!
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Three Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference women's swimming & diving teams were in action last week.
Trinity University hosted a dual meet against the University of Puget Sound on Tuesday. The meet featured non-standard races, and the Tigers earned a 123-88 victory.
Mabel Fowler won two women's individual events. Fowler swam the 150-yard backstroke in 1:35.10 and the 300-yard freestyle in 3:04.75. Lindsay Hagmann won 100-yard individual medley in 1:02.99 and the 150-yard freestyle at 1:26.79. Elizabeth Ryan was the champion of the 50-yard freestyle race.
The Tiger women also won the two relay events, starting with the 100-yard medley race. Caroline North, Hagmann, Star Rosales, and Ryan touched the final pad in 52.81 seconds. Five swimmers made up the final event of the day, the 450-yard freestyle relay. Rosales, Ryan, Fowler, Hagmann, and Abbie Jones clocked in at an outstanding 4:10.78.
The Colorado College swimming and diving teams opened the 2018 calendar year with a combined relay meet vs. Ohio Northern University Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz.
The Tigers won seven of the 15 events, including the diving relay by senior Mary Rose Donahue and sophomore Riley Wadehra with a score of 249.23.
The CC women won five of the six female-only relays, with seniors Emily Harrison and Justina Zuckerman, junior Hannah Warden and sophomore Jio Chang each posting three victories. Meanwhile, senior Ellen Silk, sophomore Selma Jukic and freshman Emily Erickson were each a member of two winning relays.
The McMurry Universite War Hawks competed against UT-Permian Basin last week, falling 171-56. Robyn Remschel accounted for both of the team's individual wins, taking top honors in the 50-yard backstroke with a time of 28.79 seconds and in the 500-yard freestyle (5:42.07).
Other top women's placers included Jessica Gryder, who was second in the 100 freestyle (59.37) and fourth in the 50 free (27.47). Mariah Rhoades was third in the 100 freestyle (59.57) and senior Katie Gorka finished third in the 500 freestyle (6:04.75).
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Gamers searching for a sea-fearing adventure will want to pick up Subnautica. This survival-sandbox developed by, Unknown Worlds Entertainment , was just enhanced by a talented modder with a co-op mod. The mod, Nitrox, allows friends on PC to play together. Subnautica is a spectacular single-player experience but the massive ocean planet is absolutely big enough for two.
Subnautica Co-Op [Nitrox] Gameplay
Going by Sunrunner, the developer leading the project was given the blessing by Unknown Worlds Entertainment to pursue the project. Sunrunner did say that the mod is still in the very early stages of development but it is available now. Sunrunner ensures gamers can now play co-op Subnautica, but it will still be some time before the mod is complete. The foundation for co-op play has been created. Synced player movement, basic animations, base building, and item drops have all been squared away. Currently, the game is prepared for casual play. Those that are looking for a polished, uninterrupted experience might want to wait.
Co-Op Subnautica So Far…
- Client / Server Communication
- Player movement, picking up, and dropping item syncing
- "Most" furniture interactions (medkit fabricators, chargers, misc. containers)
- Power Management
- Long-range world syncing
- Base building
- New HUD for remote players
- Basic player animations
- Seamoth & Exosuit Syncing
- Rudimentary chat
The co-op mod for Subnautica is available now on the developers' Nexus page. Nitrox is open-source and Sunrunner is actively inviting interested individuals to get involved with the project. Those that want to help bring a stable, complete, co-op Subnautica experience to the world can learn more on Sunrunners Nexus Page and join the Discord server.
Subnautica is a world filled with terror, adventure, and challenges. Beautiful on its own, any experience is enhanced when friends join the party. Subnautica in its original form is now available on PS4, Xbox One, Windows, and MAC. Nitrox is only available on PC. The Gigamax Games crew are huge fans of this indie masterpiece. Be sure to check back on GigamaxGames.com for the latest video game news, reviews, and updates. Expect some Subnautica gameplay videos coming, soon!


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How to write a Foreword about the protection of Legal Professional Privilege ("LPP") highlighting national cases and contrasting them with competition law jurisprudence in the European Union ("EU")? A Foreword is short by definition and the protection of LPP has become an extensive and complicated area of law in the EU and its Member States as illustrated by the various reports in e-Competitions. Over time, the national competition rules in the various EU Member States have shown signs of what one could call "spontaneous harmonization". Several EU Member States have looked at, were inspired by or even outright copied the EU competition rules into their national competition law. The Netherlands is a good example with its Competition Act ("CA") that entered into force in 1998. Article 1
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Head of Stakeholder Engagement
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- 22 Nov 2018
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The MSC's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Through our internationally-recognised certification and ecolabeling programme well-managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded in the market place, through the leadership of our partners. Critically, other fisheries are incentivised to improve their performance to meet the growing demand for certified sustainable and traceable seafood choice. Over 400 fisheries around the world, representing 14% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC programme and over 1200 documented improvements to the way our oceans are being fished have been recorded. MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 100 countries.
The delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) is a monumental challenge but is also ultimately achievable. Market based programmes like the MSC are part of the solution, but such a transformation is dependent upon leadership and collaboration among a diverse set of interest groups. As a multi-stakeholder organisation, the MSC relies on support and involvement by a very wide range of stakeholders, from the fishing industry to environmental NGOs, scientific community to commercial partners, and consumers. Effective multi-stakeholder engagement, transparency and continuous improvement are core principles for the MSC, and at the heart of our effort to ensure we maintain a robust, mission-driven programme.
Reporting to the Global Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Director and working closely with the Chief Executive, Science and Standards Director and other members of the MSC's Executive team, the Head of Stakeholder Engagement is responsible for developing and enabling the delivery of MSC's global stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure effective dialogue and deep engagement in the MSC program. This will involve leading and contributing to strategic initiatives which enhance MSC's ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders.
The post holder will work closely with the MSC's Stakeholder Advisory Council (STAC), proactively supporting its activities. An immediate focus will include working directly with the Co-Chairs to establish STAC working groups which will include engaged external expert stakeholders from both the seafood industry and NGO community on a number of major Fishery Standard review topics.
This is an exciting new role and opportunity to shape how the MSC engages with key stakeholders and develops new relationships, identifying the most effective ways both to build understanding of our program and enhance the MSC's understanding of stakeholder priorities, issues and areas of mutual interest. The role provides a tremendous opportunity for the right individual to make an enormous contribution towards the delivery of MSC's mission, working to navigate a complex, international, multi-stakeholder environment.
The MSC is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who will bring significant proven and relevant experience at a senior level in multi-stakeholder relations and facilitation in an international organization, with diverse issues, interests and audiences. Relevant experience and understanding of international environmental conservation, and a willingness and ability to grasp and communicate MSC's Fisheries Standard and requirements is essential. You must also be able to demonstrate your empathy and interest in the MSC's mission and objectives.
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Interested in better monitoring the health of your assets? Want to learn how to use various components of the PI System to enable a successful Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) implementation?
In this course, you will learn how to use AF templates, Event Frames and Asset Analytics to implement advanced logic to evaluate your equipment's health, as well as how to use Notifications to receive automated alerts based on deviations in your process data. Additionally, you'll see how easy it is to use tools like PI Vision and PI DataLink to visualize important information about your equipment and make informed maintenance decisions.
CBM Guidebook
Throughout the course, you will find references to the e-book "A Guidebook to Implementing Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) Using Real-time Data v2018." Please download a copy here before starting the course.
Asset Based PI Example Kit
This course uses the Asset Based PI Example Kit for Pump Condition Based Maintenance as the basis for it's AF structure. This, along with all of our other Asset Based PI Example Kits, can be downloaded and imported into your own AF Server, enabling you to get hands-on experience with the same sample data!
There is also the Asset Based PI Example Kit for Condition Monitoring, although it is not used in the course videos.
Below are the video lectures for this course. We have placed the topics in the same order as they would be presented in a live instructor-led course. However, feel free to view the videos in any order, spread over any interval. You can also rewind and rewatch parts of the videos that you need to view again. Also be sure to check out the Online Course Videos - Tips and Tricks if your videos look fuzzy!
1. Introduction to CBM and the PI System
What is Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)?
Objectives and Examples of CBM
Steps to Enable CBM with the PI System
Exercise 1 - Asset Maintenance Strategies in Your Organization
CBM Methodologies with the PI System
Identify Asset Candidates for CBM
Exercise 2 - Select CBM Methodologies for Your Asset
2. [Optional ] Asset Based PI Example Kit - For more information on the AF Example Kit used in this course, please watch the following video before continuing with the other course videos
Introduction to the Asset Based PI Example Kit - Pump Condition Based Maintenance
3. Deep Dive into Sample Pump CBM Logic in AF
Identify and Contextualize Key Process Variables
PI System Capabilities Summary
Exercise 3 - Describe an Asset Based PI Example Kit
4. [Optional] Refresher on Asset Analytics - If you're unfamiliar with configuring analytics (expressions, rollups, and event frames), check out the videos in our Configuring Analytics with PI AF online course
5. Visualize Real-time Asset Conditions within the PI System NEW
Create Real-time Asset Condition Indicators in PI Vision
Exercise 4 - Create a PI Vision Dashboard to Monitor Asset Health
Visualize and Compare Fleet-wide Asset Health in PI DataLink
Exercise 5 - Build a PI DataLink Report to Compare Asset Performance
Monitor Out-of-band Asset Conditions using Event Frames
Exercise 6 - Enhanced Condition Based Monitoring with Event Frames
Exercise 7 - What Could be Added to Your AF Structure?
6. Alert and Notify NEW
Configure Basic Notifications for Pump Condition Based Monitoring
Exercise 8 - Configure Notifications to Alert Certain Conditions
Generate Notifications with a Dynamic URL for PI Vision Displays
Exercise 9 - Add a Dynamic URL to Notifications
Acknowledge and Visualize Notifications in PI Vision
Exercise 10 - Review, Acknowledge & Comment on Notifications in PI Vision
7. CBM Takeaways NEW
Additional Opportunities for Business Value
Final Project
Enable Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) with Your PI System
Additional Challenges & Resources NEW
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In the latest issue of Premiere Magazine, there is an article on the future of Spider-Man. While the article features many other interesting facts about the film, we only have a few parts, including a clip from director
Sam Raimi
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I love Spider-Man. And I love working with
Kirsten [Dunst]
Tobey [Maguire]
James [Franco]
. I don't know if
Thomas [Haden Church]
Topher [Grace]
will be around in the next one, but probably
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will be. But I have to make sure that when I'm done with this picture I'm really still fascinated with the character. At this moment I'm fascinated with him. Whether or not I will be in six months when the movie's done I couldn't say. And I absolutely would not have anything to do with the picture unless I was hungry to tell the story.
Apparently, he's saying that there could be a fourth installment, even though we've heard so much about Tobey Maguire saying that he will not return. But when Premiere asked Raimi if he could imagine doing "Spider-Man" without Maguire, he answered: "
I'd rather not,
" and then, "
No, I couldn't imagine it.
This is an unexpected answer from Raimi, since Maguire threatened to leave the franchise after the first installment, which didn't create many problems for the studio, that right away looked to cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
as the replacement. But I guess things change, and now the entire franchise rests on whether Maguire will return.
To read more on this, pick up the latest issue of Premiere Magazine, and don't forget to check out "Spider-Man 3" on
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Grain Industry Looks for Falling Numbers Solutions09/06/2016
Washington grain industry representatives are exploring ways to deal with wheat that has low falling numbers, including asking federal government food aid programs to buy it and donate it to impoverished nations.
They also say a more accurate and faster test needs to be developed.
Roughly 37 to 39 percent of this year's Washington soft white wheat crop has a falling number below 300, said Don Potts, regional manager of the Washington State Department of Agriculture grain inspection program. The average for the crop is about 310.
"In Eastern Washington, I think every location got hit," Potts said. "There's pockets that are worse than others, certainly, but the temperature extreme hit everyone at some point in time. Every grain elevator has now experienced some issues with low falling numbers."
Grain elevators use the Hagberg-Perten falling number test to measure starch damage due to sprouting. A low falling number indicates a high level of alpha amylase, an enzyme that degrades starch and diminishes the quality of wheat. Grain with a falling number below 300 typically receives a discount in the Pacific Northwest. Rain and temperature fluctuations are the primary cause.
Asking the government to purchase the wheat was one short-term solution mentioned during an industry meeting with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers at McGregor Co. headquarters.
"There's a lot of customers that can use this kind of wheat, because they're just making flatbreads and different breads, so the quality is still good, just not to make sponge cakes and things like that," said Damon Filan, industry representative on the Washington Grain Commission and manager of Tri-Cities Grain.
A tender from the U.S. government would help get rid of the wheat. The U.S. government could donate the wheat to impoverished Third World countries.
Food aid programs have bought wheat in the past, but that doesn't happen often, said Glen Squires, CEO of the commission.
"One of the challenges is there's an effort nationally to just give money to countries and let them buy the wheat from a closer source," Squires said. "We believe there should be food in food aid."
Many overseas buyers require a falling number above 300, Squire said, but some might be convinced to reduce their requirements.
Judy Olson, state director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, said current insurance programs are set up to address yield more than quality issues.
A disaster designation would not be much help, Olson said. The agency would have access to a "small amount" of emergency loans for individual producers.
"That's probably not going to meet the industry needs as a whole," Olson said. "It would be difficult to meet the bar of 30 percent economic loss for a county or a region, especially with the high yields I understand that we've had."
Longer term, they all agreed a better test would help. The current test has wide variability, with some growers reporting differences of more than 50 seconds when retests are taken.
McMorris Rodgers called the meeting "a first step" toward identifying short- and long-term options.
"Certainly the 2018 Farm Bill will be very important, how we address crop insurance as well as the potential for disaster-type programs," she said. "Another long-term (solution) is … the importance of an accurate test. Clearly these disparities raise a lot of questions about the test itself."
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Cypress Ranch is on its way to another run at the 6A state championship with a 6-0 start to the 2016 season. On Friday, October 14th, 2016 Cypress Ranch will play host to another Houston high school – Langham Creek. This is one of the top 10 games of the week as Langham Creek is sure to put up plenty of points. With this being true, look for thousands of Houston high school football fans to search for the Langham Creek vs Cypress Ranch radio broadcast live online through a streaming audio feed.
When looking for online radio options most people will do so on their smartphone or tablet. If this is what you are doing, go download the TuneIn radio app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The TuneIn radio app will allow you to search for specific AM or FM radio stations and listen to them on your smartphone. If you are going to do this, we strongly recommend putting your wifi access on as this will drain through your data quickly.
If you do not feel likely driving across town to the Cypress Ranch High School football stadium you may want to seek options at home. Some may use a mobile device while others want to listen on their desktop or laptop computer. If you plan on listening on your computer you can use TuneIn.com. You can also search for live streaming video or TV feeds on Justin.tv or UStream. Also check out Periscope to see if any students are live streaming the game from the student section. While this will drain a smartphone such as an iPhone it is something that will get tons of viewers.
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Imagine your radio dial going haywire, and you begin catching tunes from every station on the dial all at once. Now replace the radio and insert Chicago's Union Park, and you have the recipe for the Intonation Music Festival, which recently played host to some of the scene's most notable names and best-kept secrets.
The two-day festival, curated by Vice Records and held from June 24-25, boasted a roster that included the likes of Ghostface Killah, Lupe Fiasco, Rhymefest, The Constantines, 90 Day Men, The Stills, Lady Sovereign, Dead Prez, Bloc Party, The Streets and many more. Thousands turned out for the genre-defying festival and were not disappointed as their favorite bands stormed the stage with reckless abandon.
"A festival like this, with a lot of cultures involved, a lot of different music, it's a blessing to be a part of," says Houston MC Devin the Dude, who laced the crowd with his signature brand of hybrid hip-hop (which scored big with all of the, um, marijuana sympathizers in the audience). Other acts like SXSW favorite José Gonzáles, metal mercenaries The Sword and supermultitasker Jon Brion (who many know from his production work with Fiona Apple and Kanye West) also put on memorable sets, much to the delight of the eclectic bunch that filled the park in search of a good show.
"It's like a family reunion," says Chicago-bred MC Rhymefest, who gave a spirited, crowd-diving performance to his hometown fans. "You can get a glass of lemonade and relax. But what I love about [the festival] is its balance in music. There used to be a day when you could hear Daryl Hall and John Oates' 'I Can't Go for That,' and the next song would be Public Enemy's 'Don't Believe the Hype.' Radio is so segmented into labels and groups, and this is just getting back to music, period."
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text: Fishermen release: Sri Lankan Prez Rajapaksa trumps Modi One has to wait and see how strategic games in the Indian Ocean play out. But there is little in the passage of recent events to suggest that Sri Lanka will desist from continuing to draw China further into India's geostrategic space, writes Sushil Aaron. ht view Updated: Nov 20, 2014 21:24 IST Sushil Aaron Hindustan Times The case of five fishermen from Tamil Nadu who were sentenced to death in Sri Lanka on drug trafficking charges has had a happy ending. Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa apparently avoided escalation of tensions by commuting their sentence paving the way for the fishermen's release.This is an example of every stakeholder coming away with a measure of political gain, following a vexing episode that generated pressures for all sides. Sentencing fishermen to death for smuggling was an exaggerated sentence to begin with. The Narendra Modi government had to contend with restive politicians from Tamil Nadu and anxious voices in the strategic community who saw this as Colombo's payback for New Delhi's lobbying on Tamil minority rights—and as Sri Lanka's signal that it was exercising its own version of strategic autonomy by allowing Chinese nuclear submarines to dock at Colombo.The Modi government can legitimately represent the outcome as a success after hectic lobbying by NSA Ajit Doval, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and others convinced Colombo that this was not an issue that New Delhi could be seen as climbing down on. A telephone call from the prime minister to the Sri Lankan president reportedly clinched the issue.The pardon does not, however, entail a loss of face for Rajapaksa. He can very well justify to his own constituency that releasing the fishermen is a symbolic climbdown that enables continued intransigence on the more substantive issue of granting autonomy to Tamils in Sri Lanka. The death sentence to the fishermen has oddly forced New Delhi to expend political capital on this issue rather than on Tamil minority rights over which it has deep differences with Colombo. Given that the Rajapaksa regime dominates all state institutions in Sri Lanka, including the judiciary, one is liable to wonder if the death sentence was a ruse to focus New Delhi's energies on a highly charged issue at the expense of structural issues like autonomy. Worth noting that after all the heavy lifting in recent weeks, India will be hard pressed to soon push again for Tamil rights. The episode also signals to Rajapaksa's base at home (and India) that Colombo is not bereft of retaliatory options against a bigger power.One has to wait and see how strategic games in the Indian Ocean play out. But there is little in the passage of recent events to suggest that Sri Lanka will desist from continuing to draw China further into India's geostrategic space. The release of the fishermen will please politicians who are keen to publicly welcome them home and claim credit, but it does not resolve contradictions in India-Sri Lanka ties. First Published: Nov 20, 2014 19:50 IST