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Tunisia must have created a ripple of change across the Arabian peninsula. From Algeria to Yemen, people went to the streets this weekend to protest similar sentiments like Tunisia ten days ago.
This time in Egypt, thousands of demonstrators in Cairo protested against failing economic policies and corruption, according to the alliance of lawyers called "Front to Defend Egypt Protesters," reported by CNN.
The demonstration coincided with the country's national holiday--the Police Day.
Again, similar to Tunisia, today's revolution in Cairo was sparked by the social media. Over 90,000 people all over the country vowed to participate in the mass action through a Facebook group named after a rallyist in Alexandria allegedly beaten to death by the cops--"We Are All Khaled Said."
The group demands salary hike, dismissal of the interior minister, creation of two-term limits for the president and removal of the emergency laws, which the group claims abuse of police control over the people.
The report said there were 200 protesters in the city of Aswan, 2,000 in the city of Ismailiya, and approximately 3,000 in the city of Mahallah.
CNN witnesses said that at first the activists were restrained in the capital city. Later, the protesters were fired dozens of rounds of tear gas by the cops. The people threw back the canisters to the police.
Nobel Peace laureate and opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei supported the rally on his Twitter account.
He said, "I sympathize with you because sometimes you are asked to do things that you do not want to do."
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Behind the scenes blog of the former Live to Air chat show with Deborah, Liz and Gwen. The show ran from December 2016 to August 2017 and the girls interviewed a wide range of guests with interesting stories to tell. This blog is a behind the scenes look at how the girls linked up via Skype with Dave Hailwood of Expat Radio to broadcast worldwide. For nearly a year the show attracted all manner of diverse guests eager to be interviewed more than doubling the listening figures to 70,000 listeners. Deborah, Gwen and Liz are now working on a new project together.
Deborah Alexander has been writing and teaching over the last twenty or so years. She has written travel articles for magazines, poetry and story-writing guidelines for teachers and also children's stories. Her story 'Amina and the Shell' was published by Tamarind/Random House in 2008. Deborah started as a primary school teacher but went on to teach students of a variety of ages and nationalities in both England and France. She has worked alongside the Modern Art Museum in Céret, the Office de Tourisme in Céret and the Fenech Art Gallery also in Céret. The Reflective Writing Group is a recent project of Deborah's which aims to help people use creative writing to reduce stress and manage day-to-day worries and anxiety using reflective writing methods. The Reflective Writing Group workshops take place in the South of France.
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Liz Garnett has been a commercial photographer for over 20 years and has had work published internationally in books, magazines, newspapers and travel publications including Harpers and Queen, France magazine and Phaidon. She specialises in stock photography of France and the UK. Currently, Liz lives in Kent but has also lived in France and Australia. Trips to France are all based around her photography and love of food and include research into the areas she visits. Liz is also the author of French Holiday Cookery a simple cookbook for self-catering holidays to France. All ingredients have been translated into French. Liz also uses film photography to create vibrant contemporary images which have been exhibited in the UK and Europe.
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Gwen Jenner moved to The Netherlands in 1996, and in 2003 found her house in the Limousin. The house is a former water mill on the edge of the village St. Priest Ligoure, 27 km south of Limoges. Gwen has her painting studio there from where she currently works and gives lessons whilst exhibiting her art work in France, The Netherlands and UK. Currently she is a member of the Aeroclub du Limousin and ex-pat group Connect87 and has a daughter, step-son and five grandchildren who live in the UK.
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Deutsche Bank will this week begin letting customers pay with their MasterCard using an App and their Android smartphones, amid reports that Apple Pay is about to enter the market.
If it does, it will engage in a power struggle with German banks for the greatest asset of the banks – contact to their customers.
So far, Deutsche Bank's mobile app only works with Google's operating system Android and the first step of its mobile payment service will only reach the 300,000 bank customers with a MasterCard, Handelsblatt has learned.
Apple has not yet confirmed it will enter the German market but there are plenty of signs that it is preparing to do just that. In February, Apple released guidelines for Apple Pay in the German language on the internet.
The introduction of Apple Pay poses a problem for German banks, because the business of paying with mobile devices is something they would rather handle themselves, and Apple represents a technical hurdle to these plans.
Mobile operating systems use a NFC, which stands for near field communication and is the standard for wireless transmission of data over short distances, from smartphone to the POS terminal.
Google offers free access to the Android NFC interface but Apple reserves it for its own payment systems.
In other worlds, unless they cooperate with Apple Pay, German banks cannot offer iPhone users the ability to pay through their mobiles.
After a consortium of banks in Australia attempted to get Apple to drop its NFC access restrictions and lost, it is unlikely that German financial institutions will have better luck trying here. Voluntarily opening up this NFC interface on Apple devices simply does not benefit the company.
"Apple acts according to the motto 'engulf or die' and wants to keep customers within its own ecosystem." said Maik Klotz, a consultant on payment systems.
When customers use their bank's app to pay for something, they look at their checking account balance, and read what is being offered by the bank via the app. Oliver Hommel, Accenture
Apple also demands a major part of the fees that are charged for paying with your mobile device. But in Germany, the allowed fees for this are pretty small and usually go to the banks, since they are the ones who issue credit and debit cards consigned to Apple Pay.
"Apple Pay is looking for a strong partner in Germany. The catch is, that Apple also wants to earn from this – a kind of fee from the transactions. German credit institutions, however, are used to receiving this fee when they allow payment," said Horst Rüter, of the EHI Retail Institute.
German consumers are still far more wedded to paying cash than other Europeans, who have been quicker to embrace contactless payments.
Nonetheless, German banks are working on their own solution for payment via smartphone in the hope that it will lead to better engagement with their customers.
"When customers use their bank's app to pay for something, they look at their checking account balance, and read what is being offered by the bank via the app," said Oliver Hommel, expert for bank transactions at the consulting company Accenture.
This strengthens ties to the customers and also reduces cash costs. Mobile payment is also seen as the technology of the future and German banks do not want to be overtaken again by third parties.
German savings banks and credit unions are also trying to crack the mobile payments market. Joachim Schmaltz, digital board member of the German Savings Bank Association recently said that German savings banks are aiming to have customer credit cards on their smartphones by the fourth quarter of this year. Debit cards will follow in 2018.
Apple Pay is not the only player on the market. China's Alipay – offered by Ant Financial – is more popular in some cities than paying with cash and is currently available in Germany as well. Its focus so far has been on Chinese tourists here, but this could well change.
Elisabeth Atzler has been a banking correspondent of Handelsblatt since 2012. Katharina Schneider covers the newest fintech innovations, private investment, consumer rights and tax changes. To contact the authors: [email protected] and [email protected]


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Friends of Bowes Museum - Ravensford Farm, Hamsterly - 30 Jul 2016
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NGS Open Garden Event - Romaldkirk Gardens, Teesdale County Durham - Sun 26 Jun 2016
Players attending (L-R) Margaret Moyes, Brian Fisher and Jo Jones (hiding behind the camera)
This was a new venue for us this year and what a stunning venue it was! A group of 8 gardens of great variety clustered around Romaldkirk village greens. Romaldkirk is a very interesting, old fashioned village with a water pump, stocks and attractive church of St Romald. As described on the National Garden Scheme website, most of the gardens are typical cottage gardens with herbaceous borders, another larger garden includes pond and grotto, one has lawns, rockery and interesting shrubs. Another garden which is well established has an attractive design of lawns, pond, herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs.
We were tasked with entertaining the visitors on the village green as they arrived to see the gardens in the village. So with a great amount of very careful thought and planning we strategically placed ourselves in front of the reading rooms as we deduced that the nice sunny location would attract the most visitors to see our performance. To our utmost surprise (honestly!!) we discoverd there was some delightful refreshment facilties there as well. We had a brilliant afternoon. We played a good selection of tunes from our repertoire and a few requested by visitors. We spotted a lot of foot tapping and the odd little dance and much applause from people sitting on the green and in front of the reading room. At half time we were rewarded with a very nice afternoon tea from our hosts. None of us found the time to get round to see any of the gardens as we were kept very busy on the green. So no photos from there I'm afraid, but if the gardens were any reflection of the beauty of the village then the visitors would have been well rewarded. We certainly had a fantastic afternoon in such wonderful suuroundings with great people. Happpy days!
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NGS Open Garden Event - Broaches Farm, Dalton, North Yorkshire - Sun 19 Jun 2016
Players attending: (L-R) Dave Cook, Brian Fisher, Margaret Moyes and Jo Jones hiding behind the camera. Photo by Jo Jones.
This is our second visit to this venue, we were here in 2012. It is a beautiful garden set in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire. It has stunning views out over the local countryside. It includes 2 ponds, bog garden and wooded area, and various borders containing a wide mix of colourful plants. Great for wildlife. Lots of seating areas including summerhouse and gazebo.
We had a busy afternoon at this garden with a great deal of interest received from the visitors. Lots of questions to answer and quite a few requests for tunes. The weather was kind to us, warm and bright with an occasional slight drizzle but that did not distract from the atmosphere. We were well looked after by our hosts, keeping us fuelled with some wonderful tea and cakes. This is a delightful garden in which to play our pipes and we had a great afternoon.
NGS Open Garden Event - Croft Hall, Croft-on-Tees, North Yorkshire - Sun 29 May 2016
Players attending: (L-R) Bill Kay, Brian Fisher, Tim Jones and Margaret Moyes.
Photo by Jo Jones our guitarist
This is the first time at this venue. A Queen Anne-fronted house surrounded by a 5-acre garden, comprising a stunning herbaceous border, large fruit and vegetable plot, two ponds and wonderful topiary arched wall also including a beautifully set rose garden and mature boxed Italianate garden. It offers wonderful views of the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside (photos to follow).
We set up in the garden just before 2pm and played a good selection of our repertoire till around 4pm. We recieved a great deal of interest from the visitors and were kept busy answering lots of question about Northumbrian pipes and Northumbrian music. We had quite a few request for tunes from the public and were given quite a lot of praise, which was very pleasing. The gardens were stunning. in particular the long topiary hedge.
Concert at St Edmund's Church, Sedgefield Medieval Fair - Sat 22 May 2016
Players attending: (L-R) Brian Fisher, Dave Cook, Margaret Moyes, Jo Jones our guitarist was hiding behind the camera. Photo by Jo Jones.
We have supported this event for a great number of years now. Always the third weekend in May. We were first on this year giving a half hour performance at 10:30am in St Edmunds Church. Our pipes were nicely in tune and sounded really well in the Church. We had a small audience but it did build up a little during our performance. Tim Jones and Brian Fisher were scheduled to perform a duet but Tim was quite poorly and could not attend so Brian played the intended set as a solo, the Cullercoates Fish Lass and Coquetdale Waltz. We finished off with our Geordie set, Billy Boy / Bobby Shafto / Keel Row. We all had other commitments elsewhere after the performance so didn't get to see the other events at the fair but we enjoyed the morning and enjoyed our well earned coffee before going off to other things.
NGS Open Garden Event - The Old Vicarage, Hutton Magna, North Yorkshire - Sun 24 Apr 2016
Players attending (L-R) Dave Cook, Brian Fisher, Margaret Moyes, Tim Jones and Jo Jones(behind the camera). Photos by Jo Jones.
The First event of the season and Second time at this venue for the Cleveland Branch Playing Group. A delightful garden specialising in early spring flowers with rose and herbaceous borders featuring hellebores in profusion, with tulips and primulas. It can get cold at this garden however the weather was very kind to us this year. It was cool but we were treated to some sunny spells. We managed to stay out in the open and play a good selection of tunes from our repertoire. We were well looked after by our hosts and we were helped greatly with a supply of some excellent tea and cakes. Many of the visitors sat and listed to us play. We received some great comments from both visitors and our hosts. We had a great day in a very lovely garden.
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The Quality Inn hotel is conveniently located minutes from Crystal River State Archaeological State Park, Weeki Wachee Springs, Rainbow River, the Crystal River Mall and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Guests will enjoy free wireless high-speed Internet access, free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls and a seasonal outdoor pool. Some rooms have microwaves, refrigerators and whirlpool bathtubs. Former Comfort Inn.
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Room InformationHandicap room, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Iron, Microwave, Non-smoking, Telephone, Refrigerator, Cable television
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Lecht, Aberdeenshire
If you head to Scotland this year hiking, you should check out Lecht 2090, which is over 2,000 feet above sea level. It is a beginners' resort, so if you are just trying your skis on the first time, this is the place to start. You will be able to stay close to the Cairngorms National Park, go hiking, try snowboarding, and choose from various accommodation options to suit your budget. Further, you will be impressed by the low daily pass prices, too.
Fort William, Scotland
In case you haven't explored the stunning Nevis range of Scotland yet, head over between January and March and see what's in store, Unfortunately, snow - like in most UK resorts - is not guaranteed, but you can go on hikes and take some amazing shots for your Instagram feed. When the snow is there, you will be able to take advantage of the 12 lifts and great prices, but there are also dry slopes just in case.
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Weardale Ski Resort, County Durham
While this resort can't compete with some of the European destinations, such as ski rental in Val d'Isere, you will love the friendly atmosphere and the great pubs nearby,. There are great facilities and accommodation. It is important that you phone before you arrive, to make sure that the lifts are in operation and the resort is not full.
Dry Slopes in Wales, Plas Y Brenin
If you would rather not wait for the snow to arrive and take your chances, you can try one of the great dry slopes in Wales, The Plas Y Brenin resort has not only skiing facilities, but also mountain sports, water rafting, and amazing hiking trails or Wales. Take your bike, get your mountaineering training boosted, or simply take in the fresh air and exercise outdoors.
Next time you are planning a winter trip, consider these UK ski resorts and winter sport centers first.
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The beginning of success is in recognizing who you really are.
Success is not a day's job. It starts gradually, and it increases in pace in a space of time. Nonetheless, one of the first things to come to the knowledge of is to discover who you are. There is need to recognize who you are, what you are good at, and take a leap from there.
The beginning of success is in working at who you are.
Many have recognized who they actually are, and they sit down there as onlookers, not knowing the next action to take. A man is not made in a day! After the baby is put to bed, there is a need for a lot of nurturing and training before he/she grows to become a man. In that wise, a person that has known what he/she carries still need nurturing and training in order to fully become a made-man.
The beginning of Success is in recognizing who others are.
You're not alone in the world! You need to recognize who some other few are. You have to know those who have gone ahead of you in your area of gifting. Recognize some few, make them your mentors, make them your friends, interact with them, and learn from them.
The beginning of success is in respecting others for who they are.
If you have recognized who others are, you need to respect them for who they are. You don't criticize them, if you do, you won't have enough time to go about your own business. Those that are to make news watch a less of news broadcasting. Those that are to forge ahead in life don't have time to inhibit others' action. You need to rather be proactive instead of being reactive. Two opposing forces don't produce much work, only much of heat. And you know the effect of heat? Wasted efforts and being uncomfortable!
These principles are applicable to every facet of our endeavor in life. Even blogging! Thanks for being there for me in this space of 365 days (October 11, 2016).
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July in review: The most popular Exchange Server contentExchange Server 2016, RAID 10, RAID 5
In our monthly feature, we take a look at the most popular pieces of content with our readers in the previous month and recap it for you.
Exchange 2016 continues to be a hot topic, and readers want to learn more about how to deploy the new version of the server. Exchange admins also wanted to learn how to secure servers in different Exchange setups and the best RAID levels to improve storage performance.
Map out an Exchange 2016 installment
With Exchange 2016 set for RTM by the end of the year, now is the time to prepare for a deployment. There are six areas admins should keep in mind when planning an Exchange 2016 installment, including roles, mailboxes and topology requirements.
The public folder migration feature all admins should know
Organizations planning to move from Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010 to Office 365 may balk at the thought of migrating public folders. While the public folder batch migration feature ease the move of folders to Office 365, some preparation is required.
Architecture recommendations for Exchange 2016
The Exchange team released the preferred architecture guidelines for Exchange 2016 at Ignite in May. Before companies can deploy the new server version, there are three areas that must be in the design blueprint.
Which RAID option is better for Exchange storage?
While RAID isn't required for Exchange 2013, choosing the right configuration can help you prevent disk failures. After working out storage issues, admins can choose from RAID 5 or RAID 10 to improve overall performance.
Secure your email servers in any Exchange setup
Whether your company uses Exchange on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid deployment, there are a number of tasks required to keep the servers secure. This guide will help you learn features and tools to keep your email servers secure in any setup.
What content was most helpful to you last month? Was it something we didn't include in this list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
June in review: the most popular Exchange Server contentActiveSync, Exchange 2013, Office 365
In our monthly feature, we take a look at the pieces of content that were most popular with our readers in the previous month and recap it for you.
In June, our readers were interested in learning more about the latest version of Exchange, Exchange Server 2016, as well as the latest updates to existing versions of Exchange and how to simplify an Office 365 migration.
A cheat sheet for Exchange 2016
With the latest version of Exchange Server scheduled for release later this year, we're keeping track of what we know will be included. Expect to see many features that were originally delivered to the cloud come down to this on-premises version.
Exchange 2013 CU9 delivers little new functionality
With the Exchange 2016 release scheduled for later this year, don't be surprised that the latest cumulative update for Exchange 2013 doesn't include many new details. But admins should take note of an update that fixes a security vulnerability.
Ease your move to Office 365
Admins' curiosity about Office 365 keeps growing, but the migration process can be complicated with the increasing number of available applications. This ehandbook breaks down a transition to Office 365 and how to make the transition easier for your organization.
Updates boost ActiveSync client migrations
There's a new feature in Exchange 2010 and Exchange 2013 that can automate how mobile devices are reconfigured during a migration to Office 365, and there certain ways admins can prepare to implement the feature to make sure it's a success.
What is Exchange 2016?
Our new definition on the upcoming version of Exchange covers some of the updated features and capabilities admins can expect to see upon its release, including close integration with a number of products, combined server roles and additional data protection support.
What content was most helpful to you last month? Was it something we didn't include in this list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
The top Exchange Server content of May 2015Exchange Server 2016, MDM, Office 365, outlook web app
In our monthly feature, we look at the most popular Exchange content from the previous month and share it with you.
For May, readers wanted to learn more about Exchange Server 2016, which is scheduled for a beta release this summer with a final release in Q4, as well as how to gain hands-on experience with Office 365 before making the leap to the cloud.
Admins get first look at Exchange Server 2016
Microsoft offered a first look at the new Exchange Server 2016 at last month's Ignite conference. The company delivered improved features which were first introduced in Office 365 before packaging them into the on-premises release, while others that became available in Exchange 2013 have evolved.
Exchange 2016 features show promise
Aiming to simplify architecture in Exchange 2016, Microsoft combined the mailbox and Client Access Server (CAS) roles, which makes the designs simpler and more straightforward. A new attachment style in Outlook Web App (OWA) also makes it easier to collaborate on documents.
MDM hits Office 365
Microsoft rolled out a mobile device management (MDM) option capable of covering Office 365 data across Windows Phone, Android and iOS devices last month at no additional cost to users with business, enterprise, education or government commercial plans.
Getting the most out of a free Office 365 trial
Signing up for a free Office 365 trial is a good way to gain experience with the cloud suite. But making the most of the one-month trial requires discipline and planning.
Why Exchange Server 2016 will be easier to deploy
Exchange Server 2016 will be easier to deploy than past versions of the software, due to combined roles, simplified coexistence, and an up-version proxy from Exchange 2013 that will give admins flexibility to choose when and how to introduce the new iteration.
What content was most helpful to you in May? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
Microsoft releases preview of Outlook.com updatesMicrosoft Outlook, Office 365, OneDrive, Skype
Microsoft delivered an Outlook.com update with a host of new features and capabilities this week to a small group of end users.
The update is a part of a plan to upgrade Outlook.com to a new infrastructure based on Office 365, Microsoft said in a blog post. The update will be rolled out to more end users through an opt-in program within the coming weeks, the company added.
One of the more familiar features in the update is the inclusion of Clutter, which sorts through end users' email and decides which messages are important and which messages can go into a separate folder. Other features include search suggestions, the ability to pin and flag email messages, rich link previews and support for third-party add-ins such as Boomerang, PayPal and Uber, Microsoft said.
The update will provide support for collaboration and include support for Skype and OneDrive, Microsoft said. The update also supports changes to Outlook apps for Android, iOS and Windows devices; these changes include swiping, add-in support and mobile-friendly views for contacts and calendars, the company added.
What are you looking forward to most in this Outlook.com update? Tell us in the comments below or on Twitter at @ExchangeTT.
The top Exchange Server content of April 2015Exchange 2013, Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, Public folders, SharePoint Online
In our monthly feature, we look at the Exchange content most popular with our readers in April.
Our readers wanted to learn quick fixes for some of the most common errors in Outlook, what they should expect before migrating Public Folders to Exchange 2013 and ideas for securing Office 365.
The five most common Outlook errors and how to fix them
If you've run into one of these five error messages in Outlook, you're not alone. Our expert looks at the most common errors in Outlook and how to fix them.
What to know before migrating Public Folders to Exchange 2013
Before you move Public Folders to Exchange 2013, be aware that there are certain limitations that may affect the migration. Not only are there new limits to the number of Public Folders and their size, but the new limits do not apply to Office 365.
Boost Office 365 security with the AD FS extranet lockout feature
The Active Directory Federation Services extranet lockout feature can protect organizations from denial-of-service and brute-force password attacks by locking out an end user after a number of unsuccessful attempts to enter the correct password.
How has SharePoint Online collaboration evolved?
With new and enhanced features such as Office 365 Video, Delve and OneDrive for Business, Microsoft is developing SharePoint online to be on-par with its on-premises counterpart. However, there are features that will be available for SharePoint Online but not its on-premises older sibling.
Five areas to address to improve your Exchange 2013 setup
If you want to improve your Exchange 2013 setup, there are five areas you should look into, such as tools to assess the state of your server and load balancing to spread out workloads.
What content was most helpful to you in April? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
Microsoft releases name of Exchange Server v.NextExchange Server, Microsoft, Office 365
The next version of Exchange Server will be called Exchange Server 2016 and will be shipped in the second half of this year, Microsoft said in a blog post.
The new version of Exchange Server will refine search and include improvements to e-discovery search performance and reliability, the company said. Microsoft said it's working to bring such elements as back-end improvements to Exchange architecture, high availability and storage to on-premises environments. Exchange Server 2016 will also have "tight integration" with SharePoint Server 2016 as well as new REST-based APIs for Mail, Calendar and Contacts.
Most of the new features in Exchange Server 2016 were "birthed in the cloud," Microsoft said, emphasizing its previous stance that it would be taking a cloud-first, not cloud-only strategy. At last year's Microsoft Exchange Conference, the company said the cloud "is the place we're going to deliver you the most value" and that new features would be delivered to Office 365 first and before making their way to on-premises deployments.
Microsoft said it will share more details about Exchange Server at its Ignite conference, which is scheduled for next month in Chicago. A Meet Exchange Server 2016 session is scheduled for May 5, which is expected to include more details about what will be included.
The top Exchange Server content of March 2015ADFS, Exchange 2013, Office 365
In our monthly feature, we look at the Exchange content most popular with our readers in March.
Organizations and admins had security on their minds last month, while IT pros debated the use of personal email accounts for business.
Clinton's use of personal email sparks discussion among IT pros
Reports that Hillary Clinton used her personal email during her tenure as Secretary of State raised several questions about government policy restrictions and the security of data exchanged outside of a corporate environment.
Exchange 2013 CU8 improves EAS and Public Folders
Cumulative Update 8 for Exchange Server 2013 not only offers improvements for Office 365 migrations and Public Folders, but also includes client redirection for Exchange ActiveSync (EAS).
Security tasks Exchange admins should do daily
There are several daily tasks admins should do to secure their Exchange environments, including being proactive about system monitoring and assessing risks to the setup.
ADFS 2012 R2 offers improvements for Office 365
ADFS 2012 R2 allows admins to use Server Manager for remote installation and configuration and improves the sign-in experience with controls for customizable error messages and company logos.
Six questions to ask hosted Exchange vendors
If your organization is planning to use a hosted Exchange service, you'll want to make sure that security is a top priority. Here are six questions you should ask before you choose a vendor.
What content was most helpful to you in March? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
The top Exchange Server content of February 2015Exchange security, Microsoft Outlook, Office 365
In our monthly feature, we look at the Exchange content most popular with our readers in February.
Readers wanted to learn more about Office 365 Clutter and Office 365 Video, as well as the benefits of deploying a hybrid setup in Exchange.
Organize your mailbox with Office 365 Clutter
One of the newest features in Office 365, Clutter learns users' email habits and moves messages that are likely to be ignored to a separate folder. Users can also train Clutter manually by pulling out certain items and telling the feature not to mark them as clutter.
Post and view videos with Office 365 Video
Office 365 Video works with Windows Azure Media Services to give enterprises an easy way to post and view videos directly within Office 365 portals. Admins can also configure permission settings to control who can post videos and create channels.
Survey says Exchange is an easy target for attacks
A recent security survey has found that most organizations are not only unaware of the location of their sensitive data, but also lack BYOD-related technical controls to aid in the secure use of mobile devices.
Boost Exchange performance by optimizing Outlook
Older versions of Outlook may not respond well to certain features in Exchange Server 2013, causing frustrating performance problems. Encouraging end users to use new versions of Outlook can help optimize performance, but reducing the size of personal storage files can help as well.
Benefits of a hybrid Exchange deployment
Hybrid Exchange deployments are a popular choice for organizations that want to use a cloud infrastructure with minimal effort. A hybrid setup may also benefit organizations that don't have the disk space to provide users with larger mailboxes.
What content was most helpful to you in February? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter@ExchangeTT.
The top Exchange content of January 2015Exchange 2013, Exchange Server, Office 365
In our monthly feature, we round up the Exchange content most popular with our readers and share it with you.
For the beginning of the new year, Exchange admins wanted to know which apps would be of value to their organizations and free tools to make Exchange Server deployments run effortlessly.
Must-know apps for Office 365 and Exchange
Wading through the number of apps available for Office 365 can be time-consuming, but there are a few apps every admin should know. Office Mobile is available across a number of device platforms for document viewing, while Outlook Web App (OWA) provides offline access to mailbox items.
Does 2015 signal an Exchange in the cloud movement?
With Exchange moving into the cloud, admins should be on the lookout for an increase in hybrid workloads, as well as new features and capabilities for Exchange Online. For third-party vendors, the focus will likely shift to products that are compatible with Office 365.
Free Exchange 2013 deployment assessment tools
There are several free tools admins can use to make Exchange Server deployments run as smoothly as possible, such as the Exchange 2013 Server Role Requirements Calculator and the Office 365 Best Practices Analyzer (BPA).
Setting up a multi-forest hybrid Exchange deployment
Organizations using a multi-forest hybrid Exchange deployment have a single Office 365 tenant but multiple Active Directory (AD) environments with Exchange installed in each one. A multi-forest hybrid deployment allows admins to move mailboxes directly to the cloud.
Three ways to handle a disabled mailbox in Exchange
Once an Exchange mailbox has been disabled, admins will want to let senders know that the address is no longer in use. One way to do this is to configure an out of office message in the disabled user's mailbox.
What content was most helpful to you in January? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.
December in review: the top Exchange Server contentExchange 2013, Office 365, SharePoint Online
In our monthly feature, we round up the site content most popular with our readers and share it with you.
As 2014 drew to a close, many Exchange admins learned about the newest updates to Exchange and Office 365. But the future was also on admins' minds as they wondered what potential changes could be coming in 2015.
Changes, improvements in Exchange 2013 CU7
Admins were curious about what they could expect in Exchange 2013 Cumulative Update 7. Many were happy about the update, particularly about a long-awaited fix to public folders.
Say 'so long' to SharePoint Online Public Websites
Microsoft dropped Public Websites for SharePoint Online from its offerings just before the end of the year. IT experts weren't surprised at the change, but some said the drop could hurt smaller shops who put the time and resources into the feature.
The top Office 365 features
As companies look toward the cloud for its needs, they look at the features Office 365 can offer should they choose to make the move. Five features are worth noting.
What's in store for Exchange in 2015?
We asked our site contributors about what they expect to see for Exchange Server in the new year. Their predictions include hybrid Exchange's increasingly important role, the evolution of Office 365 and possible security enhancements.
IT pros concerned about Microsoft's free Office 365 moves
With Microsoft's latest offer to migrate organizations to Office 365 at no cost, some IT pros have raised concerns about how the move could affect their business. One Exchange MVP takes a closer look at its effect so far.
What content was most helpful for you in December? Was it something we didn't include in our list? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @ExchangeTT.


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The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance for industry and organisations involved in health and care about plans for a no-deal Brexit.
FAQs on HTA licensing requirements for human tissues and cells used in clinical trials and medicines
The HTA was asked to provide information on the structure, number of staff, and procurement process of the HTA's finance department.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Authority Members, Professor Gary Crowe and Dr Charmaine Griffiths, who have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 1 September 2019.
Organ Donation Week will run from Monday 2 September to Sunday 8 September.
The HTA licenses and audits transplant centres that undertake organ donation and transplantation across the UK.
Congratulation to HTA Member Penney Lewis following the Secretary of State for Justice's announcement of her appointment as Law Commissioner for Criminal Law.
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Church Audio Installation Market Weighton – we have just completed an installation within St Johns Methodist church with the install of a pair of Electrovoice ZX1 speakers, crown amplifier, Yamaha mixer, two Audio Technica Handheld Radio Mics, Lapels Mics and a JM Lectern Oak veneer mixing desk cabinet.
We were instructed to provide a sound system solution within St John's Methodist church in Market Weighton near York as their existing speaker system wasn't adequate anymore so we opted to install a pair of Electrovoice white ZX1 speakers either side under the balcony.
In keeping with the decor we supplied a JM Lecterns mixing console in oak veneer which houses their Yamaha MG20 PA mixer and four Audio Technica radio microphone systems.
At the front of the church we have installed a 12 way stage box so that local musicians can connect into the sound system.
As part of the sound system installation project we were also asked to move their existing sound equipment cabinet from upstairs and re-locate this downstairs for ease of operation when they were performing sermons.
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CafeX Communications to Showcase Fusion Live Assist™ at Enterprise Connect 2014
13 Mar, 2014, 14:57 GMT
-- Selected as finalist for Best of Enterprise Connect, Fusion Live Assist embeds live video and more within mobile and web apps to revolutionize customer interaction solutions
NEW YORK, March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CafeX, a leading provider of real-time customer engagement solutions and software, announced that it will demonstrate its revolutionary Fusion Live Assist™ customer interaction solution at Enterprise Connect 2014. The event, regarded as the premier conference for communications technology providers, will take place March 17 through 20 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando Florida. CafeX will be located at booth #1524 throughout the exhibition.
A finalist for this year's Best of Enterprise Connect competition, Fusion Live Assist enables customers to interact with enterprise personnel using high-definition video, screen sharing, co-browsing and more directly from company websites and mobile applications. Businesses can deliver omni-channel customer contact solutions that improve loyalty and maximize agent efficiency while leveraging incumbent technology investments.
CafeX Fusion Live Assist Highlights
- Users can contact enterprise agents via one-way or two-way high-definition video and voice with a single click from web and mobile applications
- Users can share application screens from their tablet, smartphone or browser and allow remote control by an expert
- Advisors can draw on users' screens and push documents, files, videos and other content
- Agents can generate a unique URL and send it to users to launch live assist sessions
- Users can request a callback, bypass IVR menus with context-based routing, view IVR menus visually and access other existing contact center features from mobile and web apps
- Two lines of code to implement Live Assist within iOS and Android mobile platforms
- Support for major browser vendors with no plugin required for Google Chrome and Mozilla FireFox
- Support for both VP8 and H.264 video codecs to minimize transcoding and ensure scalability
Supporting Quotes
- Dr. E. Brent Kelly, principal analyst and consultant, KelCor
"CafeX has created a simple software development toolkit that allows programmers to add WebRTC-based voice and video to mobile or web apps —without plugins. Amazon opened the door to live mobile customer service with its 'Mayday' button last year, and CafeX is expanding this trend by providing a platform that can enable live assist capabilities for a wide array of applications and use cases in apps developed for Android, iOS, and soon Windows mobile devices as well as for the four popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. This kind of omni-channel customer engagement is changing the customer interaction landscape."
- Kris Hopkins, senior vice president of product management and strategy, CafeX Communications
"With two lines of code, Fusion Live Assist transforms nearly any web or mobile app into a real-time communication portal. There is no need for users to leave the application, download a plugin or launch a separate communications client. With positive feedback from customers, industry thought leaders and the Best of Enterprise Connect selection committee, Live Assist will engender customer loyalty, deliver personalized interactions and expedite issue resolution online. We are looking forward to an exciting week at Enterprise Connect as we showcase Live Assist. Live Assist will substantially improve the face of customer interactions."
About CafeX Communications
CafeX is a leading provider of real-time customer engagement solutions. CafeX software for WebRTC and mobile B2C collaboration seamlessly connects customers to businesses from within mobile and web applications. Powerful developer toolkits and server components embed existing enterprise communications within applications on smartphones, tablets and desktops, enabling businesses to deliver omni-channel experiences characterized by consistent, integrated and personalized customer engagement across multiple interaction channels. For more information about CafeX please visit www.cafex.com.
About Enterprise Connect®
Enterprise Connect® is the leading conference and exhibition in North America for enterprise communications and collaboration systems, software and services. Enterprise Connect® brings corporate IT decision makers together with the industry's suppliers, analysts and consultants to focus on the issues central to enterprise communications and collaboration networks. Enterprise Connect® owns and produces No Jitter, (http://www.nojitter.com/), providing daily blogging and analysis of enterprise communications, and it also serves the community with a weekly email newsletter, a Webinar Series and Virtual Events. For more information, visit http://enterpriseconnect.com/.
Sajeel Hussain
VP Marketing & Partner Development
CafeX Communications
+1 (646) 351-0054
John Stafford
Parallel Communications
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Genre: Mystery
Duration: 79 minutes
Language: English
This movie by Oorvazi Irani is based on Zoroastrianism, The film is about the journey of a young woman born into Zoroastrianism and how she (Oorvazi Irani who is also the director) lived her life in a remote village for years, secluded from the real life. It is after the death of her grandfather with whom she spent most of her young days that she was left to face the real world. Since she was so attached to her grandfather she did exactly what she was told by him and tried to find the purpose of living.
Oorvazi did justice to her character. Her voice was very enchanting and signified search very prominently. She tried to find out the purpose of living while trying to discover the path of Zarathustra. Following her grandfather's instructions she gets back to her childhood love Perseus played by Rushad Rana. However his role is minimal since the movie is majorly concentrates on or deals with finding answers to the unanswered questions in the heart and mind of Oorvazi.
The first half of the movie looked promising however the second half failed to leave the impact that the first half did. The second half was rather stretched. While the movie laid down the message that good deeds and good thoughts is what will ultimately lead to a good life had it been put in a better manner would attract more youngsters which might not be the case now. The current screenplay would rather be a little dull to watch especially for the youth.
This movie is by the Parsi community and very much for the Parsi community. It lays an important message that the Parsi community might perish soon if they continue to go by the rigid policy and norms of their community. Other facts of the Parsi community are put forth nicely and thus it will be informative and inspirational for all Zoroastrians. The movie although wasn't a high budget film the characters do justice to the role. Only if the story was put forth in a manner more acceptable and liked by people these days would it be able to attract more audience. The cast consisted of all new actors and a few theater actors. Actors like Rudash Rana and Tom Alter were present and ofcourse Oorvazi did direction and was also the protagonist.
Overall I would say watch if you are curious to learn and to know about the different cultures and religions (in this case Zoroastrianism) and also if you are one :)


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Holy shit.
Just saw an infomercial for pajama jeans. Seriously, PAJAMA JEANS!
Currently praying the Mrs didn't write down the 1-800 number.
http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com Do you get it?
Holy shit.
Just saw an infomercial for pajama jeans. Seriously, PAJAMA JEANS!
Currently praying the Mrs didn't write down the 1-800 number.
http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com Do you get it?
Check out the Suzy Snowflake Winter Fun at the Wenham Museum tomorrow with our own Toodeloos winter snowflake snipper instructing folks in the intricacies of cutting paper snowflakes and help create a blizzard out of recycled paper!
Sunday February 6th, 1-3pm
FREE with admission!
Click here to visit the museum website.
Joey, would it be possible to get our February program listed on your website? We're having a guest speaker who will be giving a presentation on variable stars. We think it will be of interest to local folks.
Many thanks,
Michael Deneen
Chair, GAAC
At the February 11 meeting of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club, Matthew Templeton, AAVSO, will discuss the observing of variable stars.
Variable stars are stars that change in their apparent brightness over time. By tracking their changes, we can apply known physical laws derived here on Earth to understand the physical properties of distant stars and what makes them behave the way they do. Much of the work of observing variable stars over the past two centuries has been done by observers just like you.
Variable star observing is something that almost anyone can do, no matter what kind of equipment you have. In this persentation we will discuss what variable stars are and why we observe them, and which variable stars you yourself can start observing both for your own enjoyment and to participate in scientific research.
The Gloucester Area Astronomy Club ( http://www.gaac.us ) meets on the second Friday of each month, at St. Paul Lutheran church in Lanesville.
To view the entire set of photos from David Cox click here for the slide show
Collage by E.J. Lefavour
That Gloucester's motto in 1905 was "The place you come back to"? This was a summer hotel guide published in 1905 by the Gloucester Board of Trade. Many accommodations were highlighted, but I focused on the Brynmere on Cambridge Avenue. Looking at the then and now photos, it hasn't changed much, although I'm sure they charge a lot more than $3.00 a day now, and you can unfortunately no longer get there by electric car and carriage.
E.J. Lefavour
Hey Joe,
Mahaney's Karate Academy at the end of Pond Road is having an assault prevention seminar for women and teen girls on February 12th. The focus of the seminar will be on strategies for reducing the chances of becoming a victim of assault. Space is limited so sign up sooner than later! Link: http://northshorekid.com/event/assault-prevention-seminar-women-and-girls
~Bill O'Connor
North Shore Kid
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Right now you can get a $20 Gift Certificate at Barnes and Noble for $10
It can be used online or in store
Great for Nook users! The Mrs bought two!


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Spring Into Wellness (Session 2) - The Great Canadian Wellness Experience - May 27-31, 2018
- Evolve Retreat Co
- Priddis, AB, Canada
- May 27 - 31, 2018 (5 days)
- $3299 CAD per person single occupancy, $3099 CAD per person double occupancy, $2499 CAD per person triple occupancy, $2299 CAD per person quad occupancy
About This Event
Evolve Retreat Co. is hosting an 5-day all-inclusive health and wellness retreat May 27, 2018 at Azuridge Estate in Priddis, Alberta. Join us for a wellness experience to remember in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Come away with a fresh outlook on your health and wellbeing and learn how to live your best possible life.
Whether you're looking to launch a new health regime, boost your overall wellness, or summit the highest mountain peak, your goals are personal. Working closely with you, we'll customize your menus, fitness challenges, lifestyle mentoring sessions, and active outdoor adventures to create a unique experience specific to you. Our wellness experts start you at your ability level to help you reach physical, mental and emotional achievements beyond your expectations. You'll return home from your retreat with amazing memories–plus the knowledge and tools you'll need to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Here is what you can look forward to in your #journeytowellness ...
- Accommodations at Azuridge Estate Hotel, including use of grounds, hot tub and common areas
- Gourmet clean cuisine inspired by our internationally renowned chef Alan Wichert
- Food demos and interactive cooking/nutrition workshops
- All gourmet clean cuisine meals, snacks and detox juices included
- Motivating health topics and workshops with our team of wellness experts
- Nutritional education and guidance with Certified Holistic Nutritionist Yvette Styner and Dietician Melissa Goldsmith
- Outdoor group fitness sessions and 1-to-1 training sessions with our celebrity master trainer Tommy Europe
- Guided hikes with our certified mountain guide Eric Ostopkevich
- Yoga, mindfulness and meditation practices with Sarah Harvie and Marin McCue
- Sleep workshop with Dr. Ingemaud Gerber
- Take home knowledge and tools to sustain your wellness plan
- In-house Retreat Coordinator
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Walter D. Scully,CPA
Portfolio Manager, Analyst
Mr. Scully is a Portfolio Manager of Putnam Global Equity Fund and Putnam Research Fund and an Assistant Portfolio Manager of Putnam Equity Income Fund. In addition, he is an Analyst in the Equity Research group, focusing on the U.S. consumer discretionary sector. Mr. Scully is responsible for conducting fundamental analysis and valuation of companies in this sector, and for making buy/sell recommendations. He has been in the investment industry since he joined Putnam in 1996.


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Fusing the past with the present, Mantra Richmont Hotel opens its doors.
In a move representative of the future of Brisbane's accommodation market, last week saw Mantra Richmont Hotel open its doors. Its location in Kennigo Street in Brisbane's Spring Hill, means it is close enough to the city to enjoy the vibrancy of the CBD and yet provides personalised, boutique accommodation.
The new build hotel embraces a fusion of the past and the present, with modern design and stylish finishes complemented by the historic charm of Kennigo Social Restaurant & Bar, opening in the latter half of 2016.
The 110-room boutique hotel is representative of Brisbane city's surge of urban expansion – fuelled by the corporate traveller market. Developed by Richmont Holdings, it is the first project undertaken in Australia by the Malaysian based company.
Ideally positioned for the business traveller, Mantra Richmont Hotel has quick access to the airport and is only minutes from the CBD and Fortitude Valley. Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk said the new hotel would help fill a niche market in the city's hotel sector.
"While the demand for hotel rooms in Brisbane continues to grow in key segments like leisure and events travel, there is growing demand for strategically-located accommodation for the business traveller," Cr Quirk said.
The hotel showcases a unique design incorporating an adjacent heritage Queenslander, reimagined as the home of Kennigo Social Restaurant & Bar. Taking into consideration the needs of the business traveller the hotel also features conferencing facilities, a grab & go café, gymnasium, an internal landscaped courtyard and basement car parking.
Mantra Group currently has nine properties (nearly 900 rooms in total) in Brisbane CBD including recent additions Mantra on Edward, Mantra Midtown Apartments, Mantra on Mary, Mantra on the Quay, Mantra Terrace Hotel and BreakFree Fortitude Valley as well as its established hotels, Mantra South Bank and Mantra on Queen.


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With hires in New York and Washington, third-party funder Vannin Capital has expanded its US litigation operation, while in London it has a new regional managing director.
Third-party funder Vannin Capital has continued the expansion of its United States operation with hires in New York and Washington, DC.
In New York, the funder has been joined by managing director Matthew Atlas and associate director Melissa Feig. Atlas was previously in in-house roles for a decade, most recently as chief litigation counsel with Colgate Palmolive, overseeing local and international litigation, and had spells at JP Morgan Chase Bank, where he defended class actions and other litigations, and real estate operator The Related Companies.


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Iain Ross has been looking for the right tenants for three months now. The Vancouver resident maintains a luxury house in Bayshores for his friends - the owners - who live abroad. The two suites in the house were rented out for the six months prior to the Olympics. But since the Games ended the suites, which were going for $5,000 per month for the upstairs suite and $4,000 for the downstairs, have been vacant.
Ross has received only six calls and had no takers.
"I've shown the house to a few people but a lot of people see pictures of the house and when I tell them how much it is, they say, 'My budget's $300,'" he said with a laugh. "Well, obviously it's not going to be $300 a month.
He reduced the rent by $1,000 on each suite to see if he would get any more response. He hasn't received a single call.
The suites Ross is managing may be exceptional, but his experience is fairly typical right now.
Whistler is in the midst of what may be the largest surge in availability of rental accommodation in two decades. It's a drastic reversal in Whistler's rental market from the mad and frantic dash to find accommodation; when stories of people paying $1,200 for a shared room were not uncommon.
"We definitely have more available rental units than we've seen, easily , in the last five years," said Marla Zucht, general manager of the Whistler Housing Authority.
Ross says his friends are financially stable enough that they can absorb the losses from vacant suites without serious repercussions. For many Whistler families however, empty suites mean difficulty paying the mortgage.
"I know a few other people who have higher end places in Whistler who try to rent them out full time and they've been having a hard time," he said.
Nicole Thompson, owner of the Hat Gallery, put the one-bedroom suite in her Nordic Estates home up for rent two months ago. She didn't get a call.
"We were a little bit panicky," she said. "We're young, and in order to pay the mortgage we need that money."
She said that her space, at $1,000-per-month, is on the "lower end" for suites in Whistler.
And that may be precisely why many landlords have had a difficult time renting out their rooms.
"For this season, (rents) are out of whack for the availability versus the prices that are still being asked," said Zucht. "Come winter, will these landlords be able to get those rents? It's hard to say."
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Features May 2018 Issue
Heart Attack and Stroke Quiz
How much do you know about these cardiovascular events?
The results of an online survey commissioned by Cleveland Clinic in preparation for Heart Month (February) 2018 suggest that many of us don�t know as much as we should about these dangerous cardiovascular events. Take the quiz yourself and see how well you do.


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Kelly Tanner
Kelly Tanner handles matters in criminal and civil law at Banks and Jones. Before attending the Duncan School of law, Kelly served as a law enforcement officer for more than 20 years. He has made literally hundreds of cases in nearly every conceivable facet of criminal law while serving as a law enforcement officer, such as DUI, theft, assaults and domestic issues, even robberies and murders. He has extensive experience investigating complex drug offenses at both the state and federal levels. To say that he has knowledge of how the prosecution makes their cases is an understatement. He knows the system from both sides.
Kelly has also investigated hundreds of automobile crashes, reconstructing many involving deaths of occupants. He served as an accident reconstructionist during his prior law enforcement career, giving him keen insight into the civil area of legal practice. This skill becomes quite valuable when representing a client who has been hurt in a car crash, or worse – has lost a loved one a car crash. While other attorneys spend thousands for the consultation of an accident reconstructionist, Kelly has the firsthand skill and knowledge himself.
With the skills that few attorneys possess in these regards, Kelly can apply them to the benefit of his clients in resolving their problems.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2014
- Eastern District of Tennessee Federal Court 2014
- J.D., cum laude, Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law 2014
- B.S., Tusculum College, 2005
Professional Affiliations
Related Experience
- Knoxville Police Department, Sergeant
- Creation of the Knoxville Police Department's first criminal interdiction unit
- Initiated over 70 high level drug cases in the Knoxville Organized Crime Unit
- Led and supervised a patrol squad to better identify criminal trends and community problems, and direct KPD assets
- Accident reconstruction
- 500 hours of highly specialized investigative training


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I was back home in April and it was all Tokyo and no harp but that was needed to happen.
In theory, one of the great things about living in Japan is that you are so much closer to other great Asian countries that would be too expensive and too much of a time commitment to go from the UK. As well as Japan, I'm interested in Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong but in reality I was always too busy travelling in Japan or just enjoying Tokyo to make it out of the country.
So, what better to end this chapter than going home via China? A good friend lives there and kindly offered to let me stay with her.
China is Asia on hard mode. Yes, Japanese culture is difficult to adapt to, and living in a country whose writing system has 80,000 characters instead of 26 can be extremely challenging but, fundamentally, Japan is a 住みやすい (liveable) place. It's clean, it's (mostly) safe, people are polite, it's rich, it's free and the infrastructure works. In China you have none of that. Beijing reminds me a little of the post apocalyptic society in Akira or something. The city has risen from the ashes but the infrastructure isn't quite there and you can see the scars of it's troubled past if you look closely. Beijing is huge, sprawling and feels lawless. You have massive, futuristic screens on the side of buildings and hugely rich people throwing disgusting amounts of money around but the toilets don't work properly and there are beggars on the street. The pollution is awful, the waiters are rude and people spit in the street.
But to be honest I found a lot of this liberating. I am scruffy, loud and politeness does not come easily to me so sometimes I feel like a perpetual smudge on Japan. After stressing out for 18 months over excessive politeness it's kind of refreshing when service people just throw your ticket to the temple at you. Where Japan has its famous train etiquette, in China you see people talking loudly on their phones and laughing with their friends. I felt looked at in China – yes strangers do ask to take pictures of you – but I never felt judged for not living up to a high standard of behaviour. Which I do in Japan sometimes, to be honest.
My friend is studying abroad and she was the perfect host. She has ace local knowledge but China is still exciting enough for her to be able to put up with doing the tourist stuff with me. There's a phrase in Japanese, 雨女, which means woman who brings the rain, which is literally my life. It's the Welsh blood in me, don't invite me to your picnic if you want to stay dry. Beijing is supposed to be sunny this time of year but I managed to bring the rain EVEN THERE and the weather was awful for the first few days. That didn't stop us hitting the beautiful Summer Palace (the irony isn't lost on me), before hiding from the rain by catching some Beijing Opera. We watched a play about Liang Hongyu, a woman soldier who fights side by side with her husband, obviously right up my street. It was a bit of a marathon – 3 hours long with no interval. I still enjoyed it though, despite being very stylised it managed to be incredibly human. The costumes and the fight scenes were stunning too.
The highlight of the trip was definitely the Great Wall which was a big one on the bucket list for me. We got together with a group of my friend's course mates and rented a driver for the 2 hour drive, which is something students can afford to do in China because labour is cheap. Luckily my 雨女 powers had worn off by then and the weather was lovely – we even had some blossom!
Other things I enjoyed were the Forbidden City, which I spent hours wandering around by myself. The Lama Temple as well was a beautiful and calming experience. We took a day to do something completely different and go the 798 Art District. The area is the site of state owned factories, including the eponymous Factory 798, that began to be taken over by artists in the early 2000s. The result these days is an area filled with galleries, street art, trendy cafes and boutiques; essentially stamping ground for Beijing's hipsters. There's also THE BEST GELATO IN THE WORLD, which is what I'm eating, ever so elegantly, here.
For the first few days my friend took me around the Beijing subway but by day 3 she thought she had skipped enough class and I was on my own. I actually really like the experience of navigating around a strange country by yourself, deciphering things when you don't really know what's going on feels like an adventure and figuring it out can give you a real sense of satisfaction. I enjoyed Chinese food although, yeah, maybe be careful about what you get from the street vendors. Gelato aside, Peking duck was my favourite!
Beijing is fascinating, exciting and I had a fab six days. At points I was enjoying it so much I began to regret choosing Japanese instead of Chinese. But knowing myself, I like fresh air and things functioning so Japan is probably a better Asian country for me to live. China seems a fantastic place to travel though and I hope to experience more of it soon.


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National Solar Power Announces Solar Farm Agreement with Liberty County, Florida
MELBOURNE, Fla.--National Solar Power today announced the company has entered into a solar farm development agreement with Liberty County, Florida. Under the agreement, National Solar Power will build an up to 100MW solar energy project on property in Liberty County-–adjacent to the company's Gadsden County, Florida solar farm project. The project, representing a $350 million investment at full build out, is the company's third in Florida with the others being in Gadsden and Hardee counties.
"We are grateful to the Liberty County community for the warm welcome it has extended to us and stand ready to work with our new partners to build our new network of farms and begin harvesting the power of the sun."
"Florida is ripe with opportunities to establish successful solar-energy projects. We are thoroughly impressed with the high-level of enthusiasm we're seeing from economic development, civic and elected leaders across the state," said National Solar Power CEO James Scrivener. "We are grateful to the Liberty County community for the warm welcome it has extended to us and stand ready to work with our new partners to build our new network of farms and begin harvesting the power of the sun."
Up to five 200-acre, 20MW farm segments are planned at a cost of $70 million each–-potentially injecting hundreds of millions of dollars in the Liberty County community.
National Solar Power estimates the project will create up to 100 jobs during the five-year construction phase and up to 25 permanent operations jobs. National Solar Power expects the farm will have a three-person maintenance crew, an engineer and security personnel for each 20MW farm segment and estimates the permanent operations jobs will have an average salary of about $40,000 per year.
Once the appropriate local and state permitting process is completed, the first phase of the project is expected to be up and running within six to seven months of breaking ground. Hensel Phelps Construction Co., a world leader in construction that rebuilt the Pentagon after the 9-11 attacks in 2001, will design, build and operate the Liberty County solar farm project for National Solar Power.
As part of the effort to fund its renewable energy infrastructure projects like the solar projects in Gadsden, Hardee and Liberty counties, National Solar Power recently announced the creation of Green Infrastructure Partners, LLC.
Green Infrastructure Partners offers a platform for Institutions and accredited investors to participate in the inevitable transition to a renewable energy infrastructure in the United States, while enjoying competitive risk adjusted returns on their capital. Green Infrastructure Partners, LLC is externally managed and advised by Solar Capital Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Solar Power Partners, LLC.
National Solar Power is negotiating with multiple large financial institutions and private equity investors to provide project financing. The company has entered into an agreement with Progress Energy Florida and is having discussions with other potential customers to purchase power generated by its Florida solar farm projects.
Along with the agreement with Progress Energy Florida, National Solar Power has executed power supply agreements for more than 3,000MW of solar farms in the Southeastern United States. National Solar Power anticipates much of the power produced by its solar farm projects will be used for peak shaving -- particularly energy production that will occur during the summer months.
A market leader in utility scale solar power solutions, National Solar Power is uniquely positioned within the marketplace to offer cost effective solar power solutions on the utility scale. With more than 30 years of industry experience, National Solar Power's founders have been involved in the solar and utility energy marketplace and have witnessed renewable energy gaining in popularity and affordability. Learn more: www.natlsolar.com.
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Petition for Change: Couple's Death Spurs Highway Petition
According to recent reports, a petition is now being circulated to change the road conditions at the spot where a young couple died recently on Summerlin Parkway. The family members believe that if barriers had been in place, Savanna Gonzalez and Frank Spenia could have been saved from the drunk driver that crossed into their lane, hitting them head-on and killing them both. The family has gathered more than 1,000 signatures in the form of physical signings and an online petition to authorities asking for barriers to be installed along the stretch of highway where Gustavo Martinez-Garcia ran head-on into the couple, killing them instantly. Martinez-Garcia has been charged with two counts of DUI resulting in the death of another person. Several local car clubs contributed to fundraising efforts to bring awareness to the petition. The families of the two victims say that they hope they can bring about a change that will result in fewer deaths in the future for other people's loved ones.


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I have to be honest with you, the kitchen is my favorite room in a house. No, I am not a chef and I do not cook as much as I wish I had the time to, but the kitchen, regardless of its look, is always the heart of a home.
When I saw this kitchen, designed by Heydt Designs and with collaboration of Benjamin Dhong Interiors, I immediately knew I had to share it with you.
Featuring inset shaker cabinets painted in Benjamin Moore's color of the year, Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117, this white kitchen has many inspiring design ideas. Starting with a practical layout and its timeless materials such as honed Carrara marble counters and beveled white subways tiles as backsplash, you will see that nothing was overlooked here.
There are so many details in this space that it's worthy to take a look and take notes. Make sure to save this information, pin the pictures (I always add their description in each picture to make it easier for you), and enjoy yourself. This post was made with you in mind.
White Kitchen Design Ideas
Isn't this a beautiful kitchen? I love white kitchens with dark stained floors. What a gorgeous contrast!
Kitchen Paint Color
The cabinet paint color is Benjamin Moore's Simply White OC-117. The designer used the same "color" on the walls, moldings, windows, and cabinets- all in a satin sheen because many of the walls in the house are wood planks.
Range is a Wolf 48″ Gas Range.
Countertop & Backsplash
The countertop is a classic choice: 1 1/2″ thick honed Carrara Marble.
Backsplash is Adex USA 3″ x 6″ Beveled White Tile.
Kitchen Sink, Faucet & Hardware
Kitchen sink is Rohl RC3618BS Shaws Original Single Bowl Fireclay Apron Front Kitchen Sink, 36″. Kitchen faucet is Perrin and Rowe U4718/U4719 Kitchen Bridge Faucet.
Kitchen Hardware: Knobs are Ashley Norton 117 Round Knob in dark bronze patina.
Fridge Pulls are Ashley Norton Cabinetry Hardware, solid hand forged bronze in dark bronze patina in 17″ length.
Kitchen Lighting
The pendants over the island are the Ralph Lauren Fulton Medium Pendant in polished nickel with white ceramic. The light over the sink is the Clark Ceiling Light by Thomas O'Brien from Circa Lighting, also in polished nickel.
Living Room
The kitchen opens to a bright living room decorated in a mix of blue and white and pale grays.
The pillows were from Anthropologie.
The herringbone rug is from Serena and Lily. It's the Metallic Suede and Hemp Rug.
The flooring is French Connection by Garrison in 'Caffe' Color. Rustic European White Oak 5/8″ x 7″ Planks.
The fireplace stone is Green Mountain Soapstone. The designer intentionally left it "unfinished." If you oil soapstone, as the stone suppliers recommend, it turns black and the homeowner liked the softer unaltered tone. If the stone were on kitchen counters, it would have to be oiled, but here the unfinished surface works well!
Fireplace is Town and Country Fireplace TC36 See-Thru.
Dining Room
This dining room is full of character! The turquoise vases are Anthropology blown glasses vases.
Dining chairs are Madeleine Side Chair from Restoration Hardware.
The cow print was purchased at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire by the homeowner.
Kitchen Desk
I love this very practical desk! The desk portion is 5′-7″ wide. The file cabinets on either side of that are each 2′-2″ wide.
This kitchen desk also features a custom roll-away printer shelf (see left).
Paint Color is Benjamin Moore OC-117 Simply White.
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Sources: Photography: David Duncan Livingston. Contractor: Rasmussen Construction. Benjamin Dhong Interiors. Heydt Designs.
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Friday Fun: Are You A Bag Lady?
Friday Fun is Diva Marketing's virtual happy hour from cosmos to Jack to lemonade. A waiting for the weekend 'playground' time to be sophisticated-silly. Or sometimes just plain silly.
I've a riddle for you. No cheating don't scroll down! What is filled with danger and intrigue? Is something common but personal and very intimate. It holds emotion, pleasure, beauty, finance, disgust and sometimes despair.
No, it's not the new Harry Potter book. No, it's not the next James Bond film. No, it's not the next Lindsey Lohan or Paris Hilton media blitz. Give up? It's a woman's purse sometimes called a handbag or pocketbook or clutch.
Kelley Styring, InsightFarm, found that the mysterious world of a woman's purse is even more than that. It might just be a clue to unlocking billions of dollars in new product opportunities for marketers. Kelly spent over 100 hours interviewing 100 woman and exploring the contents of their pocketbook. She found remarkable insights into their lives and a surprise .. potential unmet needs.
"I found that the purse - the nerve center of a woman's life, bearer of her most important things – is also a disorganized bag full of junk. But that's where the opportunity exists for marketers to fulfill unmet needs."
Did you know that 95% of U.S. women aged 18-64 take a purse with them Every Day? I bet the divas of marketing to women, Yvonne, Mary and Michele, could tell you that women make about 70% of all retail buys. Think of if this way .. that seeming innocent Coach bag or Target special is the only physical link between home - where needs are created and the store - where those needs can be fulfilled. (K. Styring). What is in that pocketbook and how it is found may be the catalyst for the next iPhone. I'm thinking a lipstick and mirror holder, as part of an iPhone, would be ultra cool.
Kelley Styring boasts that "In Your Purse: Archaeology of the American Handbag" is the first quantitative and qualitative study to delve into the contents and context of a woman's purse. Kelly has even turned her findings into a clever YouTube video. Well worth a watch.
Divas what is in your purse? I'll start - In my pink purse I found: a wallet, cell phone, blue tooth thingy, lip gloss, gourmet tea bags (for when I travel and don't want to drink the boring stuff or horrid coffee), note book, pens, biz card holder and a piece of chocolate.
Heard it from: The Merrill Dubrow Blog
Sidebar Update: Lip-Sticking - Handbags Post
Sidebar Update: Sorry, didn't mean to leave out the divos. For divos, like BBF Lewis Green .. what's in your man purse? I'm thinking a man purse research project is something I could get into (smile).


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First off let me just say that I have a hard time reading memoirs because unless you are a mighty special person or something mighty special happened to you or you did something mighty special or whatnot... I don't really want to read your memoir.
Getting divorced does not count as mighty special.
Finding a husband, raising a kid, starting a home business.... these don't count. (To me).
So... does having Asperger's Syndrome count? I was on the fence because I happen to know several people with the syndrome and most of them have had to overcome obstacles, have had to figure out the world around them differently than you or I, have gone through drama and trauma and have, somehow, survived to tell about it.
So, I was a cautious reader of this book to be honest.
... and I was right to be cautious.
The book itself is well written. It is a retelling of one man's life and his personal struggle with Asperger's. If you recognize his name it is because he is the brother of Augusten Burroughs the author of Running With Scissors.... so yeah John Elder Robison came from that same, now famously dysfunctional, family.
That right there was the crux of my problem... for while this book doesn't implicitly say "all Aspi kids are like this" it strongly implies that "all Aspi kids are like this" when the truth is that not all Aspi kids are like anything; the variety of ways that Asperger's manifests is one of the reasons it can be so hard to diagnose.
If you take the Asperger's part out of it, you have the life story of a man who lived an interesting life... but by no means an incredibly mighty specail life... and if you add in the Asperger's stuff you have what ammounts to one man's life with a disease that is vastly differnt depending on who has it, how early it was caught, the support system in place, and countless other factors.
Honestly, I don't know what sort of rubric to judge this book against.
It was a quick read. The flow worked for the most part. The anecdotes were clearly written and entertaining.
But I had a hard time connecting to John. I had a hard time caring about John. I actually had a hard time finishing because while his personal story was interesting, it seemed like the sort of thing that would have been more interesting if I had actually known him... giving up part of my life to read about his just felt awkward and ultimately unsatisfying.
Writing this review a few weeks after I finished the book I suddenly started to wonder if I had actually finished it... I went back and checked. Yes. Yes, I had finished it... the ending, like the rest of it, just hadn't left that big of an impression on me.
I didn't learn anything, I didn't really feel anything except occasionally pity, ocassionaly confusion, and yes at one point a touch of disgust.
I sort of wish I hadn't bothered.
And to be fair .. again... I am one person who a)hates memoirs to begin with and b)already knows a fair bit about the thing that should draw the reader in and keep them interested. So, perhaps I should have known better than to have read / reviewed this book.
However, if you like memoirs, don't know much about Asperger's or want to know about this particular man's reality... then by all means, read it! I hope you enjoy it more than I did.


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I walked into this restaurant wanting to try one of the many good and interesting restaurants in the Yonge and Eglinton area. Someone told me their friends had been here in the past and had enjoyed it. My best guess is that they got the name of the restaurant wrong because I can't imagine anyone would go out of their way for it.
As soon as we walked in I noticed the lack of decor, white walls with a few of the exact same small piece of art and a bamboo decoration in the back, where no customers were seated. It was dinner-time on a Saturday evening and there were only two tables occupied apart from our own. We were quickly seated by the staff who barely spoke more than a few words to us.
I was handed a menu that seemed to have been left out in the rain then dried overnight. It was poorly organized for the most part, with some menu items referencing others, and no description of quantity for many dishes. After stifling the desire to simply walk out I decided to give the food a try, rather than judging the book by its cover.
Miso Soup ($1.50):
Like the rest of the food arrived cold- slightly warm but still as if left out and forgotten for a time before being served. Did not have very much taste and toppings in the soup were limited.
Garden Salad:
Didn't order it, but came for free alongside miso soup- unsure if this was intentional or not. Drenched in a sweet miso dressing, which on its own tasted quite pleasant, but was so excessive that whatever flavour the lettuce and cucumber would have had was overwhelmed and impossible to recognize.
BBQ Eel Appetizer ($7.49):
Six very small pieces of BBQ eel with a good amount of sauce. Again the fish was cold, as if left out for a while before being served. Nice presentation. Very little bang for your buck.
Rock Roll ($9):
Roll was cold and mushy. Cream cheese overwhelmed all the other flavours to the point of them only adding texture (I enjoy cream cheese in my sushi but at this point I might as well have been eating cold cream cheese out of the container). Wasn't fresh- seemed like it had been left out for hours such that it turned cold and the rice had begun to harden.
Lychee Martgarita ($6.50):
Staff seemed very uncertain when I ordered it, I witnessed and hear a few scrambling around asking each other questions, as if no one had ever ordered it before. Was very watered down. Poorly crushed ice with large chunks floated atop a watered down somewhat lychee-tasting liquid. Came in a small martini glass that would have been acceptable if not for the terrible quality of the drink. Very overpriced.
For the first time in years I found myself unable to force myself to finish the food I had paid for.
While quick, the service was very indifferent to us- they barely spoke. The dishes were all cold, not fresh, and overpriced. It was as if no effort had been put into any aspect of the restaurant- the food, the menu, the decor, the service. A major disappointment.
I would highly recommend avoiding this restaurant. Toronto has many good sushi restaurants to offer and it would be a shame for anyone to limit themselves to a place like this.
If, despite this review, you would like to try Sushi Rock for yourself:
2359 Yonge St.
P.S. Although it may be better to go multiple times to see if it is truly such a bad restaurant, in most cases I am unable to do so. While it is unlikely, I may return to this restaurant in the future, and if I do I will certainly update this review with positive comments or simply ones that reinforce what I have already said.


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Top 5 Volleyball Poll Number 3
Only 1 new team enters the latest volleyball poll, which could be a sign that the creme de la creme is start to settle at the top for the rest of the season.
Gillette is no longer the unanimous #1 in the 4A poll, but aside from that, the rest of the poll is unchanged. It's Gillette, East, Evanston, Kelly Walsh and Central. The Lady Camels, Lady Trojans, along with Natrona and Sheridan head to Billings, MT on Saturday for the border vs. 3 teams from Billings and 1 from Bozeman.
In the 3A ranks, Torrington takes the number 4 spot away from Glenrock, pushing the lady Herders to #5. The 2 teams battle this week in Torrington. Douglas, Star Valley and Powell hold at 1, 2 and 3, with no big games on the horizon.
Wright shuffles up the 2A polls a little bit as the Lady Panthers jump up from #5 to #3 this week. It's still Shoshoni and Southeast on top, with Kemmerer and Burns at 4 and 5. Burns travels to Southeast this weekend in the first of 2 conference matchups between the 2 teams.
1A is a bit strange, and a bit close. Little Snake River is the unanimous #1. Lingle-Ft. Laramie collected all the 3rd place votes, yet the Lady Doggers are #2 because the voters couldn't decide which team really should be #2. Dubois and Cokeville tie at #3, both 1 vote behind Lingle. Kaycee is the new team in the polls, as the Lady Bucs are #5. They will host their own invitational this weekend, with Lingle visiting.


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In Brief
The Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (CLT) is previously the Laboratory Center for Food and Agricultural Products Co.,Ltd.(LCFA) created on the 17th of June 2003 by virtue of the Thai Government Cabinet Resolution with a budget of 1,950 M Baht and consisted of six laboratories located in six provinces in the Kingdom of Thailand. It was then officially opened on the 17th of May 2004 envisioned to testing foods and agricultural products for quality and safety and to one stop and fast services of food products and commodities for exports.
In response to the vision, LCFA had adopted the Q-logo meaning Quality and is inscribed with Food Safety which espouses the strong stance of the government in responding to the food safety needs of the country and of importing countries. After 3 years of success in the arena of testing, the LCFA expanded its scope. Aside from testing only food products and commodities, the laboratories accommodated testing on non-food products and commodities, providing inspections and fumigation, consultations and training services.
On the 1st day of January 2008, LCFA acquired the new name...the Central Laboratory (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and is at present being addressed by the common folks the Central Lab Thai. In response to this broader scope, the Q logo stands the same but without the Food Safety inscription however underpinned and the Central Lab Thai is tasked to be the Gateway to Global Quality.