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"Tango to Charlie, come in, do you copy?"
"Tango here…why are you laughing Charlie…over?"
"Tango, the Buddha has smiled…over"
"Copy that Charlie..over"
"Over and out Tango"
You just successfully managed to deliver the message to your army camp at the
border that the headquarters has given permission to prepare to attack. Even if
the enemy intercepts this message and records everything, it doesn't matter.
The message is encrypted. The way to decode it is known only to the recipient(s).
In the morning, you wake up after living the whole night as a soldier,
sending encrypted messages and go to your workplace. When you reach your
workplace, you are confronted with a similar situation. You have to send some
confidential reports to your subordinates by e-mail, but since it has to travel
ISPs the world over, it can be intercepted anywhere and read. So you encrypt it
in such a way that only the intended recipients can make any sense of it. You
then go back home and on your way, pick up some audio CDs from the local music
store. You listen to it in your car stereo on the way, and after reaching home,
try to play it on your PC.
Alas, you can't because it's only meant to be played by audio CD players.
We've taken these two examples because just like the armed forces, there's a
code language that surrounds all of us today. It's called DRM or digital
rights management. The technology provides various solutions that authenticate
only certain users to make use of particular content in a particular manner.
First of all, DRM is not dead. It's very much alive and evolving. In this
story, we'll try to look at the DRM technologies, which can be used by
original content developers, like musicians, artists or even software developers
to prevent illegitimate copies of their IPR from getting created.
To help the owners of original content-audio and/or video-the industry
giants in this business like Real Networks, Sony and Apple have been promoting
the use of their indigenous DRM technologies. Even Microsoft has come out with
Windows Media DRM to stay in the race.
We spend the next few pages as much in telling you what are these available
and upcoming technologies as much we do in bringing to you where the DRM
movement is heading in the light of such regulations and technologies.
This is Apple's digital rights management system that is meant to bring
benefits to the original creator of music, recording companies and the customer.
Fairplay allows you to play music on up to five computers. You can burn
unlimited individual songs and burn playlists up to seven times each. Their
iTunes music store makes use of this.
This DRM technology limits the ways in which you can use the music files and
restricts them to a world of Apple formats and portable audio players.
With this, you can play music on several computers and an unlimited number of
iPod portable players. You can even burn Red Book audio CDs.
As a consequence, it also restricts the fair use (refer to the glossary) of what
iTunes sells by limiting the number of times one can make the copies, even for a
personal use.
Digital watermarking
If you are one of those who spent hours behind a rare dodo in difficult natural
terrains to capture him in your camera or you have just finished creating a
masterpiece on an oil canvas-things that are hard earned intellectual
properties, you need to know about digital watermarks. Mostly used by the
artists and photographers or those who sell their digital art, this is one of
the earlier means of steganographic techniques to protect digital photographs or
art pieces from being replicated or use. Here, the original image is
superimposed with a watermark, visible or invisible, that may contain copyright
information, or a mark. This either makes the image unusable or allows you to
track whether the used image is copyright-protected. Some sites that make use of
digital watermarking include istockphotos, gettyimages and corbis.
In fact, it is also being used to protect the videos from being pirated.
People are running businesses based on copying complete movies from theaters.
They buy one ticket to the cinema hall, and once in they record the movie on a
camcorder that they took in with themselves. But to the owners' respite, there
are now means in which the whole movie/video can be digitally watermarked. There
are technologies available that embed some noise (audio/video) into the original
content. The watermark is at a frequency that cannot be perceived by the human
eye, but the camcorders can catch it. So when someone tries to record it on a
camcorder, the noise renders the video un-usable. In certain other forensic
watermarks, as the CineFence technology introduced by Philips, information about
date, time and place is embedded into the picture and soundtracks of a video
that let you trace an illegal copy back to the cinema hall.
|The protected audio files from iTunes can be copied on any number of iPods but only upto 5 authorized computers
Sony's rootkit
You play a CD on your PC, unaware of the fact that there was a spy sitting on
the CD that was transferred to your PC in the process. This one not only aborts
from taking action on some commands like copying, but at the same time connects
the machine on the Internet to the Sony's site, passing all the information
about how many times copies were made and where to. Not just this, if you come
to know of this spy and try to thrash him out, it sabotages your system. That's
what Sony's DRM is up to, thus, making it incredibly restrictive in the way
they let the consumer use a product.
Sony had attracted a lot of anger and lawsuits by putting a rootkit DRM
technology called XCP (Extended Copy Protection) on to a large number of music
CDs in order to prevent disks from being copied.
Sony has called off the production of any such CDs since it announced it in
November 1995, after its XCP move caught it into several lawsuits as it was
proved that it harmed the computers, crashed it at times, ate CPU time, reduced
the hard drive's life and so on. The technology automatically installed itself
when a consumer inserted the CD in their computers and could not be picked up by
conventional anti-spyware or anti-virus software unless they used rootkit
detectors. The rootkit hid itself deep inside the Windows OS mimicing legitimate
files. And once you decided to play one such CD on your Windows machine, a
license agreement popped up. The license only told you that a software (rootkit
and DRM) would be installed but didn't disclose that the rootkit could not be
uninstalled. The company is working afresh to bring new DRM techniques that
would not infringe the security concerns or harm machines.
Windows MediaDRM
This is Microsoft's DRM initiative towards providing quality content to the
legitimate users securely for playback on computer or a portable or nwtwork
device. It aims to benefit both the consumers as well as digital content owners
by providing quality content to all customers by giving them the freedom to play
it wherever and on any device they want. Windows MediaDRM uses encryption
algorithms to protect the digital content without affecting the user experience.
It was released released in August 1999 and the platform includes both server
and client SDKs and 'porting kits' that enable programs to protect and
playback media files. Using the Windows Rights Manager SDK, you can stream or
download the media files in an ncrypted format on the Internet from the owners
or content providers. Also the consumers can find, acquire or play the content
anywhere. WindowsMedia DRM is a lot more flexible than Apple's FairPlay and
works with a wide variety of devices.
Sun's DReaM
This is an open-source DRM project being developed by Sun Microsystems under the
umbrella of Creative Commons. While there is lot of controversy around whether
DRM can be successfully implemented using Open Source, Sun is leading its DReaM
to make it a pleasant experience. The controvery is based on the apprehension
that Open Source would mean that the source code would be available to all for
modifications and tempering, thereby defying the purpose of imposing security
layers over digital content using certain Open DRM tools. Sun Labs is soon to
release version 1.0 of its Open Media Commons DreaM (DRM everywhere, available).
In the meanwhile, they have already come out with two draft specifications for
their content protection technologies-DReaM-CAS (Conditional Access System)
and DReaM-MMI (Mother May I).
The prior one uses AES, ECC (Error Correcting Code), 3DES (Data Encryption
Standard that encrypts the data three times), PKI and SSL technologies to
deliver protected content over IP networks using MPEG-2 Transport System format.
On the other hand, DReaM-MMI lets you manage rights with the underlying
philosophy that states that clients should be able to negotiate for rights
through standardized protocols rather than downloading a license with an
embedded expression of rights. The specification defines the message protocol,
message transport and a list of profiles required to ascertain rights by a DRM
client from a rights server.
Unlike many other DRM solutions, DreaM targets to authenticate not just
devices but also roles and people who would use products/applications/solutions
under the DRM umbrella. This would bring transparency and responsibility amongst
everyone-be it users, content owners or content providers. This is because
being open source everyone including the three mentioned above will be able to
work together to address any problem with the DRM solution.
|DRM in
|We are all
skeptical about DRM because of issues that surround it-those of not just
security but also obscurity. The reason for this is that most of us do not
know the implications and applications or the ways in which it can benefit
us? Also whether it can benefit us is a big question.
Mostly we associate DRM with music or video download or restricting that
but we forget that entertainment is a very small part of general IT. In
the enterprise context, it is important to get people thinking beyond
protecting mass media content. Here you have equally important, if not
content to save from unwanted elements that might bring the complete
infrastructure down. Therefore, for an organization, the concept of DRM
revolves around controlling access to and operations upon critical
Even in the Enterprise market outside the
But, think of another scenario. If you
But there is a hitch here. The lockmaker
That's the irony! But how is that
Let us take an example from recent past.
Today, you can set permissions in most of
While each DRM architecture differs from
The license server is a repository of
Furthermore, the decrypted content is
Time to ponder…
Real Helix
Helix is Real Network's Open Source DRM software that was released in 2004.
This is a digital rights management system that, within the parameters of 'fair
use' allows creating copies of books, music and video.
It allows for the secure playback and storage of digital broadcast content
over a user's trusted local network. It includes the Helix DRM Trusted Recorder,
which allows for recording of broadcast flag-enabled content that can then be
played back using a Helix DRM trusted client.
Licensed under GPL, the Helix DRM technology lets media formats including
RealAudio and Video, be distributed in Linux. It can run on digital devices
including PCs, portable media players and digital TVs. The trusted client player
authenticates itself with the recorder to ensure that content is only copied,
transferred and played over the user's network. Even before its release, both
RedHat and Novell endorsed it.
Self Protecting Digital Content or SPDC is an effective method of protecting the
content. It is intended for the high-definition optical disc formats. SPDC discs
can carry title-specific security logic. To enable this capability, players
contain a simple interpreter that runs this logic in an isolated environment
where it cannot harm the player.
|Tips for
implementing a DRM solution
that are either developing or those who want to implement a DRM solution
need to take the following issues in to consideration when they do it.
– They should use platforms and services that support multiple DRM
technologies and devoid the content owners of having to develop
customized software applications to accommodate underlying DRM technology
– The technology in use must provide support for multiple content types
and interoperability, including documents (PDF, HTML), images, audio
(streaming and file-based), video (streaming and file-based), software and
– Solutions should offer software solutions that provide open APIs to
content owners and publisher's existing infrastructure environments.
– Solutions should not block users' rights to use content from other
legitimate sources
Each disc carries all the information required for its own security; an
Internet connection is not required. A disc's security code cannot permanently
modify player behavior and is erased when the disc is ejected.
SPDC offers renewable security as the content holders can deploy updated
security mechanisms on new media without revoking players, affecting other
titles, or affecting the user experience. This technology compliments other
format-security technologies such as AACS (Advanced Access Content System) and
CSS (Content Scramble System). An SPDC enabled disc is marked with a content
code that validates the player and implements title-specific forensic marking
algorithms. If a security problem is identified in a particular disc, subsequent
discs can carry new security logic that addresses the vulnerability while the
new discs are played.
Who decides?
DRM is a boon to the content creators and those who distribute content. It is of
great help to those who are losing revenues due to the illegal distribution and
downloads of their content. But there are certain questions to answer-who will
meter honesty and what would keep an honest person honest?
|Black and white
– pros
Demand for legal online content
– Content providers can
protect content and control its access and authorization
– Online original digital distribution
– Consumers get good
quality content
– The rights of content owners are
DRM – cons
For instance, I bought my favorite Pink Panther DVD from one of the likes of
Sony or BMG-Crescendo. And then decided that I shall rip its copy to be able to
watch it on a VHS that's in my room. When I tried that, I could not. Thanks to
the DRM system embedded within the DVD that doesn't allow it to be copied to
another media.
Instance 2: I tried to make copy of a music CD I possess to be able to listen
in the MP3 player in my car. While I could do that, I found that I had exhausted
a limit of 5-the number of times I can make a copy of the CD that I bought.
What do you call me? Honest or not? I never intended to put it on a P2P
network. I never wanted to replicate the content with the intent of reselling.
But what is stopping millions of those who are just waiting or the next DRM
to be available in the market so that they can crack it? And while the content
creators, media companies and solution providers are spending millions on
protecting their content from being copied or accessed without their knowledge
or monetary gain, the crackers are doing it just for the sake of doing it.
What about people like Cory Doctorow (a journalist and Science fiction
writer) who upload a free copy of their novel as a PDF on the Internet as and
when they write it? They believe that this is the best possible manner in which
their work can be appreciated by increasing number of people, and more people
buy it this way? Let alone others. Would you buy a book or a novel by someone
who you have never heard about? Well you might consider that or recommend to
others if you have read a copy on the Net.
DRM is not only about building uncrackable systems but how to avoid
monetizing the content and prevent its leakage to those who are not paying (or
are not authorized) and are trying to exploit their legal right and make money
on the copyrighted material that they have.
After all no secret remains a secret forever, and the fact that some one
knows about the key to that secret code itself makes it prone to be cracked. And
who gains the most in this run for supremacy, only time will tell.
|Terms you must know
Anti-circumvention-This was
developed as a tool to control access to the original digital content.
According to anti-circumvention, it is illegal to devise a mechanism/ tool
that would break the security keys and, thus, the locks that control
access to and copying of the digital content.
Not only this, it also puts the force of
But to everyone's dismay, it has been
Creative Commons-A non-profit
Copyleft-True to its name, it's
DOI (Digital Object Identifier)-Provides
Fair Use-A principle of
Red Book Audio-It is a
Warez-This is a name given to
Why broadband? This is because warez are


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Tuesday 30th September 2014
Orbit Stern a.k.a. swedish guitarplayer Samuel Hällkvist and danish drummer Frederik Hauch, met each other at a new years party. They discovered at common affection for country and roots music, and soon after began recording songsketches in a low‐key drum/guitar duo format. Old analog keyboards and drummachines found their way into the music and became a part of the sound that characterizes Orbit Stern today : a sonic bastard in which synthetic and acoustic sounds melt together with electronic drumsounds, guitar and percussion and becomes a soundtrack for the inner eye.
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Deryn at Something Sublime - where I am taking the on-line jewelry class put out a jewelry challenge: Create a piece of jewelry inspired by the feel and colors of this room:
Deryn was able to pull out the color palette using a program on Brandi's Blog. Very cool!
So here is my attempt:
I wish the colors showed better - it is a rainy day here in Brussels so no natural light.
For the main focal, I used half of a vintage clasp, an old locket-like piece, and a vintage crystal I bought this weekend at the flea market. Inside the locket I used old text from the mid 1800's and ice resin to seal it in. The beads I used were freshwater pearls (green and maroon) and vintage crystals (black and clear) and the square ones I had picked up in Amsterdam.
I used the other half of the clasp to make the back link. If you did not notice...I cheated on the clasp....I did not make a removable one, only one that goes over your head. Oh wait, it was really part of my "design". Below you can really see the two parts of the clasp.
and a close up of the back.
Here is a close-up of the focal:
The locket:
and the crystal:
On one side, I used another vintage piece and balanced the other side with five freshwater pearls.
I am happy with the design and I think you can feel the room in this piece, however; my technique (specifically my wrapping and ice resin) needs a lot more practice!! : )
A fun challenge! Thanks Deryn.


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This is a difficult, but common question with regard to a personal injury matter. In order to establish a value for your personal injury claim, several things must be considered, including the severity of your injuries, the facts of the case, insurance policy limits and the character of the defendant in the case. If the liability issue is clear, the value of a case is generally based on five components: past medical history and bills, future medical care and the projected cost of that care, wages lost, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. There is no exact formula in calculating the value of a personal injury claim. Evidence, conflicting testimony, past medical history, and other factors can affect the potential value of a claim. With that said, based on our combined experience with personal injury matters, we may be able to calculate an estimated value for your claim, once we have been able to obtain all medical records and statements and have been able to evaluate how our client's physical and mental state has been altered from the date of injury. The gravity of your injuries, exact details of your accident, any degree of fault that may be yours, your employment history, your ability to work, and your life expectancy will all be examined and will play a role in determining the potential value of your claim. Your lifestyle choices, the consistency and forms of your medical treatment, and any past litigation history will also be analyzed.
Each and every case is unique; therefore, it is very difficult to determine how long it will take to finalize a personal injury matter. Some personal injury lawsuits are settled within months, while others can go to trial and take years to finalize.
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Statutes of limitations are in place, therefore, it is imperative to speak with a personal injury lawyers as soon as possible, to establish the amount of time you have and ensure you are able to file any necessary claim in a timely manner.
In order to have a worthwhile personal injury claim, the injured person must have been injured due to the negligence of another individual or entity. Negligence occurs when an individual or entity fails to exercise a reasonable standard of care for the safety of others. If an individual or entity's failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care for the safety of others results in the injury of a person, they may be found to be negligent.
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Prior to signing anything, make sure to contact a personal injury lawyer for a clear explanation of your rights and to ensure your rights are well protected. If you sign a release without fully understanding what you are signing, you may disqualify yourself from any ability to recover future damages. It is not completely uncommon for an insurance company to approach an injured person early on and ask them to sign a release, and for an injured person to sign something, which may not fully compensate them, as he or she may still be unaware of the full extent and future ramifications and costs of their injuries.
If an injured person does not have insurance coverage or if their PIP benefits have been exhausted, medical facilities and doctors may at times accept a "letter of protection," which is a document allowing the injured person to move forward with treatment without having to pay for it until a later date. Most often, there is no reimbursement made until the injured person reaches a full recovery. It is important for the injured person to understand that if the case is not resolved in their favor, a letter of protection on file does not exempt them from paying their medical bills.
Many, if not most, drivers are under the impression that they have full coverage, when they are in fact underinsured in some instances. There are a variety of insurance coverage types, and the failure to have a particular one could completely limit any recovery. Most commonly, we have many clients who believe they have full coverage when, in fact, they do not have underinsured motorist coverage or uninsured motorist coverage, which will cover you in the event of an accident where the other party is uninsured and cannot pay. It is important to contact your insurance company and have a clear understanding of what type of insurance you have. If you feel it may be necessary, hire an attorney to assist you, if you believe your own insurance company is trying to avoid paying a valid claim. If you have full insurance coverage, but feel you have been unsatisfactorily compensated because your insurance company wants to minimize payouts, this could cause delays, and it is important to enlist the assistance of a personal injury lawyer to guide you through this.
When you select your insurance plan, you are given the option to pay a low monthly premium with no deductible, in case you are in an accident. You are also given the option of purchasing PIP insurance with deductibles ranging from a couple hundred dollars up to a couple thousand dollars. If you choose to have a deductible, you are agreeing to pay that amount up front in the event of an accident and prior to the PIP insurance beginning its coverage.
When you have completed your doctor-prescribed treatment plan with regard to an injury, we request a final narrative from the doctor(s). At this point, the doctor has determined that the injured person has reached MMI, or maximum medical improvement, which means they have reached a point where they are as healed and well as they can be. The injured person may not be in the same condition that they were in prior to the accident, but their condition has stabilized. If the injured person has not been able to reach the same condition as the condition they were in prior to the accident, a doctor may assign their patient with a permanent impairment rating according to American Medical Association guidelines.
Maybe it won't get that far, but those who care about these international law disputes think China and the U.S. are on a collision course because both sides hew closely to contradictory readings of international law. One would assume the conflict won't go nuclear, because that's a patently absurd result for economically intertwined nations. Maybe it won't get that far, but those who care about these international law disputes think China and the U.S. are on a collision course because both sides hew closely to contradictory readings of international law.
Depositions are not required, but the legal counsel representing the defendant's insurance company may request one. Some questions that may be asked during a deposition include, but are not limited to: 1. What illnesses and injuries have you suffered from throughout your life? 2. Have you even been involved in any other litigation or legal claims? 3. How did the accident occur? 4. Were there any witnesses to the accident? 5. Did you file an insurance claim for injuries? 6. What are your injuries? 7. In what ways has this injury affected your life? 8. What is your employment history? 9. Has this injury affected your ability to complete tasks at work, and if so, how? 10. Has this injury affected your ability to complete every day tasks outside of work? 11. What types of treatment have you received? 12. Have they been effective? 13. When was your last treatment? We prepare our clients for any deposition by reviewing details of the case, including documents, such as police reports and medical records, which are related to your personal injury claim. We also prepare our clients for questions that will likely be asked during the deposition and will be there to assist you during the deposition.


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Ojibway Art Show, 2019
The show opens Friday, August 9th with a wine and beer reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It continues Saturday, August 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, August 11, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The show closes August 11 at 2:00 pm.
Jim has shown and sold his work at this show for many years. His chargers and salad bowls have been well received and he is in the process of introducing the community to his wood and epoxy pieces.
The Ojibway Hotel, located on the Ojibway Island in the Archipelago of Pointe-au-Baril, began the tradition of inviting the community to show their art in the 1960's. Suzie Stohn, with the help of Ruth McQuaig, both cottagers, organized the first show in 1963. Since then, the show has been run by volunteers and has evolved from its initial inception to a widely anticipated annual event featuring over 60 artists from the community and beyond. The theme of "The North" has always driven the aesthetic of the show reflecting our connection with the environment and immersing us in new visions and interpretations of the place we all love through a wide variety of genre. It remains a source of fundraising for the Ojibway Club and an opportunity for community members to show their work in a familiar and supportive setting with an increasingly wide range of new and Native artists to complement the offerings.


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Mr José Luís Lopes da Mota, Vice-President and National Member for Portugal, was elected as new President of the College of Eurojust
Today, the College of Eurojust elected Mr Lopes da Mota as their new President. The Council of the European Union must approve the result of the election.
According to Article 28.2 of the Eurojust Decision of 28 February 2002, the National Members elect the President and Vice-Presidents of the College of Eurojust from amongst the National Members. This is a unique procedure in the European Union.
Last month, Mr Michael Kennedy, President of the College of Eurojust and National Member for the United Kingdom, announced that he would step down in November 2007 to accept an appointment as Chief Operating Officer in the Crown Prosecution Service in the United Kingdom.
José Luís Lopes da Mota is Vice-President and National Member for Portugal. He has 28 years' experience in the judiciary as a prosecutor and as an assistant to the Portuguese Prosecutor General where he was responsible for matters related to management of the prosecution services at a national level and for international co-operation. He has been a Deputy Minister of Justice in charge of a range of issues including European affairs. He was elected Vice-President in February 2007.
Mr Lopes da Mota commented after the election: "It is an honour to be elected as the new President of the College Eurojust. This is a challenge for me. Eurojust has reached a turning point in its development and we have to face new challenges. I am very happy to be the representative from a country that was one of the founding fathers of Eurojust; now I have the opportunity to help the College of Eurojust to realise its objectives. It is an honour for me to take over from Michael Kennedy; it was a pleasure to work with him all these years."


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Mexico City chef Jorge Vallejo (Quintonil) and New York City's Alex Stupak (Empellon) join Chicagoans Carlos Gaytan (Mexique) and Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill and others) for a two-day celebration of contemporary Mexican cuisine, "Mod Mex," Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16, at Frontera Grill in River North.
Saturday's event, "Mod Mex: The New Face of Mexican Food," starts with breakfast and morning mezcal cocktails followed by a program featuring each chef discussing and demonstrating his Nuevo Latino cuisine, interactive presentations on wines from Baja and mezcal and a walk-around tasting featuring the cuisine of each chef, along with beverages.
On Sunday, the four acclaimed chefs will collaborate on "Mod Mex: The Meal," a five-course contemporary Mexican dinner, paired with wine and spirits.
Tickets for the Saturday event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., are $75, and the 6 p.m. Sunday dinner costs $175. Proceeds support scholarships for Chicago Public School students studying culinary arts at Kendall College via event co-sponsors the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the Kendall College Charitable Trust, which funds a full-tuition Frontera scholarship for Mexican-American students.


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With over 100 years in interior building design and an enviable history in the field of manufacturing for building interiors, Grant Westfield has a wealth of experience in the design of all aspects of their field. The ability to design and manufacture using specialist tools and processes means that they can meet the most stringent architectural requirements.
Their multiPANEL product line produces 4,000 – 5,000 domestic shower panels per week in 9mm plywood, laminated both sides and PVA glue bonded. MultiPANEL is the leading product of its type in the UK. Cutting five stacked boards at a time, Grant Westfield's previous saw blades needed to be changed every 300 to 400 boards, but a trial with Leitz Tooling, the UK's leading supplier of tooling to British industry, had saw blades lasting up to a recorded 1,358 boards before a change was needed.
Grant Westfield machine shop foreman Grant Finlay said, "About a year ago we took three sets of Leitz Razor-Cut saw blades on trial. They were talking numbers and performance which we didn't think possible, so we gave it a try. Previously our old blades lasted between 300 and 400 boards which means we were changing blades two or three times each shift. With Leitz's Razor-Cut saw blades, one blade will last for two shifts; the saving in down time alone is impressive."
Mr. Finlay continued, "It's a no brainer, the new blades are far superior. Leitz saw blades might cost more but the savings far outweigh the price. We were spending much more on 'cheaper' saw blades before we made the switch. The difference between the old saw blades and Leitz is like night and day. We're now on a further four sets and have not looked back."
Brian Maddox, Leitz Tooling sales manager said, "We know our Razor-Cut saw blades outperform the competition every time, but tooling can easily slip down the list of manufacturers' priorities. A trial with our saw blades can make such a difference in down time and setting time, duration and quality, and we want more manufacturers to talk to us about what Leitz can do to transform their production lines. The time and cost saving potential in downtime is huge, particularly when combined with our expert sharpening services."
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In this series of helpful blog posts, commonly called a 101, I will be taking a look at the main sections of ISO 9001, what they are, why they are important to your business and a few tips on how to implement the standard ...
The quality policy is a guidance document that indicates where the company is going!
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The definition of a 'policy' is "a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual". What this means is a policy is a guiding document on how to do something.
In the case of a quality policy, it is really "How we intend to do business around here". It is a requirement of ISO 9001:2015 for a company to have a quality policy.
"What goes into a quality policy?"
The standard requires you to have a policy that aligns with your strategic direction, outlines what quality means to you, your customers and interested parties. Your quality policy has to provide a framework for setting objectives – note, this does not mean your objectives have to be included in the policy, just a framework for them.
The standard requires you give commitments to satisfy applicable requirements e.g. regulation, laws and industry-specific ones. You need to also give a commitment to continual improvement of your quality management system.
"Why is this important to my business?"
The quality policy is a guidance document that indicates where the company is going, what is important to the company and what the company intends to do. It does not have to be pages long. The ones I do are often a few lines and bullet points, especially for smaller companies.
When you have created it, communicate it to employees and tell them what it means to your business. Explain how it affects what you do as a company and how it affects them. This is important so everyone is working from the same page.
Following on from creating the quality policy, you can then create your objectives to make sure they are aligned with your policy and your strategic direction!
Many of the companies I have worked with have found it useful to have an independent person to work with the leadership team to help understand how to create a quality policy and how to implement it.
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If you'd like to find out more about ISO 9001 or would like to talk to me about creating a quality policy for your business, then do give me a call on 01858 414226 or click here to ping me an email and let's see how I can help you.
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The Elite Force ("EF") is a group of five Christian leaders who work together as one man before the Lord to set forth His kingdom agendas. We represent the five-fold ministry gifts of Ephesians 4:11-16 (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher.) We live to exalt Jesus Christ, our Lord, Savior and soon coming King and equip the body. We set forth the vision, making it plain for all Believers globally to participate.
Rev. Dr. Lalita R. Smith is the visionary founder of the God Campaigns, Lalita Smith, Inspired Writer, Lalita Smith Ministries International (LSMI) and Havilah House MPE, LLC. She is a kingdom trailblazer devoted to intercession and prayer with over 40 + years of training, ministry and service to Jesus Christ and over 35 nations of people,globally.
Dr. Lalita served with Dr. Sandy Powell, Powerhouse Prophetic Ministries in Nashville for approximately eight years during her Prophetic Activations and was a featured New Year's Eve speaker for several of those. She is a counselor and minister to leaders and is called upon to teach and train in strategic spiritual warfare, prophetic dream interpretation, as well as dissecting strategies from prophecies to use in exhorting, encouraging, and unifying the body of Christ.
She is a poet, author, and acrylic artist who employs various talents to exalt the kingdom of God globally. The Lord has used her extensively in helping others to write and publish books and develop their ministries to the next level. She has ministered extensively within the United States, and internationally and spear-headed at least four intercessory teams to participate in national prayer events in Washington, D.C. for the past thirty years.
She currently lives in Texas and attends Mountain Creek Community Church @ Prayer Mountain, and is a Gateway Church member under the leadership of Pastors Robert and Debbie Morris. She frequently participates in Glory of Zion events with Apostle Chuck Pierce, in Denton, TX.
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Pastor, Larry G. Wilson is a former member of Collis Hill Church of Christ Holiness, USA. He currently serves as Apostolic Founder of Kingdom Empowerment Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Pastor Wilson received his ministry training at the Christian Education Training and Resource Center (CETARC) under the Department of Education, Church of Christ Holiness USA. An active member of the Promise Keepers (PK) since 1995, Pastor Wilson continues to serve faithfully. He participates in conferences all over the United States including the Clergy Conference in Atlanta, GA, with over 45,000 Pastors.
Pastor Wilson has ministered from Northern Mississippi to the Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Michigan, and Virginia spreading the Gospel of the Kingdom according to Matthew 24:14 (his favorite scripture). He serves as a mentor for young men, and many have dedicated their life to Christ. The Lord has blessed him with the gift to teach (Ephesians 4: 11).
He has received extensive training through Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support (LEAPS), and serves as a Certified Chaplain for the Jackson Police Department, Hinds County Sheriff Department and Victim Relief Ministry.
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Dr. Anna Maria Gardner was called to the ministry two years after being born again, Anna "Maria" Gardner, has spent several years of preparation , training, and development in pursuit of her call. She has served under the anointed leadership of Drs. Joe and Jean Perez, as Administrator, Associate Minister, Teacher on staff at Ablaze Leadership Training Evangelistic Center and Bible College, and Intercessory Prayer Leader, in Los Angeles, CA. Maria also traveled and ministered with Reverend Elizabeth Sadler, founder and visionary of the Holy Ghost Explosion Ministry. She served with Lalita Smith Ministries, Int'l., ministering to the hurting and emotionally wounded in the Body of Christ as well as participating in regional and national prayer events over the decades.
Mentored by Dr. Jean Perez, an Apostolic Prophetic General of Intercession, Maria, has acquired a powerful anointing for intercession and maintains a strong consistent prayer life.
In November of 2016, at her daughter, Stacie's, Celebration of Life Service, Anna Maria was given a an Honorary Doctorate Degree by her mentor, Dr. Jean Perez.
Passionate about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, she boldly proclaims and teaches the Word of God with confidence, imparting fresh revelation and challenging others to develop a deeper relationship with the Word.
One of the co-authors of the book, "Whazzz Up in America?," Maria has an avid interest in the political arena. Her agenda consists of praying without ceasing for all levels of leadership in America and internationally.
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Minister Sharon Bailey, (Little Rock, Arkansas) has a strong call on her life to preach the gospel of Christ Kingdom to the nations.
A conduit of revival fire, Sharon brings hope to the lost, disciples believers, has assisted in planting churches, equipping and activating those who have answered the call. Sharon attended Agape School of World Evangelism in Little Rock and is a graduate of CAWC ministry leadership school, MARLO (Marketplace Apostle's Reaching the Lost Ones). Currently, Sharon is serving at the Central Arkansas Worship Center under the leadership of Apostle Richard Sutton, Pastors' Dave and Darla Martin.
As an ordained minister and missionary, she has evangelized in the regions of Bosnia, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, the Philippines, Belize, Hollywood, Central Arkansas and Nashville. Fearless in the Lord, she is driven to go into the darkest and most barren places to declare the will of the Lord in that land, tearing down territorial strongholds and opening the portals of heaven.
The mandate on Sharon life is to raise up warring missionaries in Christ's End Time Army and to release mission teams throughout the earth.
Sharon lives to help God's people break out of the box in praise, dancing and expressions of adoration to the Lord Jesus Christ. Minister Sharon has a pure heart towards God and is a powerful end-time singer, songwriter and worshiper.
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Elena is truly a Missionary, with a heart of gold displayed so lovingly and gently towards people of all races.
Originally of Russian descent, she was offered an opportunity to come to America via Christ for the Nations. She and her husband took that offer and have remained faithful to their love towards the Lord, his word and people.
They continue to pour out to so many in various ways. It is witnessed in so many helps to her family and extended family members who also live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Her missionary field has been her native land of Russia, Jerusalem, cities in Southwest Texas with "Revive Texas" in her Grand Prairie neighborhood and everywhere she goes. She and her son Andrew, are always willing to bless others with a kind word or time of prayer. They make sharing the Gospel a very rich experience and she often shares how blessed she is to have the wise and understanding husband she has.
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Why run on a boring old road when you could run in the bush? There's beautiful scenery, birds, and that triumphant post-run feeling of knowing you survived more challenging conditions. Trail running is a little different than running on roads, but with a bit of preparation, it can be a great change-up.
Lifehacker's Running Week is presented by our regular Vitals column, offering health and fitness advice based on solid research and real-world experience.
Here's what you need to know about making the switch.
You'll Go Shoe Shopping All Over Again
You found your perfect running shoes, and thought you had that job finished. For trails, though, you may want to start over and find shoes designed for trails.
Some road shoes have a trail version, so that's a good place to start if you have shoes you love. Some road shoes, as a pleasant surprise, may work just fine on the trails. (I do both my road running and trail running in the Nike Free.) Here's what you'll need to keep in mind:
- Grip. If the soles of your road shoes are flat, smooth, and inflexible, they're a liability on the trails. Find shoes that can keep their grip on wet and irregular surfaces.
- Mud and water. Especially in swampy areas or in the spring, you may run into muddy terrain and puddles — and you may need to cross streams without the help of a bridge or stepping stones. Water-resistant shoes help a little, but if you're going to run through a lot of creeks, what you really want is a mesh shoe that will dry out easily.
- Cushioning. If your trails are rocky, you may want plenty of rubber between your feet and the road. On the other hand, some runners love minimalist trail shoes. If that idea appeals to you, try a medium-soled shoe until you have a better sense of the trails in your area (how rocky are they really?) and always ease into minimalist running if you're new to it.
The basic rules of choosing trail shoes are the same as for road shoes: comfort is more important than whether a shoe is the "right" one for your foot type (the rules about picking the "right" shoes turned out to be mostly bogus), and when you find something you like, stick with it. To help you get started, check out these tips on choosing trail shoes, and keep an eye out for reviews and yearly shoe guides like this one.
Don't Sweat Your Pace
If you keep track of your pace as you run (or analyse the numbers afterward), you're in for a paradigm shift. On the roads, you can gauge how hard you're working by how fast you're running, and you can plan how long a run will take because you know how long it is and what your usual pace is. On the trails, though, all bets are off.
You may be shocked and disappointed on your first trail run. That's normal. Hills are tough (and you never make up as much speed on downhills as you lost on the uphill). Not only that, but the challenge of keeping your footing around rocks, roots, or slippery terrain slows you down too. You're also working your muscles harder, in many cases, to dodge obstacles and constantly adjust your footing. A five-mile trail run is almost guaranteed to feel harder, and take longer, than five miles on the roads.
Here's how to deal with this new reality:
- Stop caring about your pace. I know, old habits die hard. But try leaving your watch at home just this once, or turn off the pace alerts on your running app. Accept that pace means very little on the trails, and judge runs by how you feel.
- Train with a heart rate monitor if you really want to gauge effort by the numbers. If your pace is slow but your heart is pumping, you know you're working hard.
- Walk sometimes. Running without walk breaks is a reasonable goal on the roads, but often impossible on hilly trails. If you talk to people who do long distance trail races, they will admit to mixing running and hiking, especially on rough terrain or to pace themselves when they know they have hours left to go. Practice hiking quickly, especially up hills or over uneven ground; it's often faster and more efficient than a slow jog.
If you want to see numbers go down, time yourself on the same stretch of trail every month or so, or just focus on how your road numbers are improving due to the work you've put in on the trails.
Stay Safe
When you take to the trails — especially if you're heading out for multi-hour hikes — you're taking on some risks.
First, you might get lost. Yes, even when it feels like you're very close to roads and populated areas. Badly labelled trails and confusing switchbacks once had me looking at my GPS, seeing that I was in a small triangle of woods between three major roads — but from the terrain around me, I could see there was no clear path to any of the roads. I'd have to follow the trail, but trails don't show up on Google Maps. Meanwhile, the sun was going down and my phone's battery was dying.
Always make sure to bring, on any long trail run or hike:
- A flashlight, even if you think you'll be home before dark (famous last words)
- A portable charger for your phone
- Trail maps, if possible
- More food and water than you think you'll need
- A space blanket or other emergency gear if you're caught in bad weather or have to spend the night
Those are my essentials, but refer to hiking safety checklists for more complete information. Obviously you won't carry all this gear on a quick three-miler in your local park, but if you plan to be out for a longer time or in unfamiliar territory, you're probably carrying a small backpack anyway.
On that night I was lost, I texted my coordinates to my husband (this was before Google offered commute sharing, which I now use). He grabbed the trail guide I'd left with him, compared it to the terrain and satellite views on Google Maps, and called back before the phone died to tell me the quickest way to the road. That's the other half of trail safety, besides bringing personal gear: Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to be back, and leave them enough information that they could help you navigate, or send someone out to look for you.
To reduce the chances of getting lost in the first place:
- Hike or run new trails with somebody who knows the area. In many areas, hikers and runners may have facebook pages or other groups you can get in contact with. Joining group runs can be a great way to learn trails safely.
- Follow tips like these for staying on badly-marked trails, and consider turning back before you get irrevocably lost, when you still have time and light to go back the way you came.
Injuries are the other big risk. It's rare to trip and fall on the road, but if you run trails regularly you'll eventually take a spill or two. If it's more involved than skinned knees, consider how you'll get back home. What if you roll your ankle and you're two miles from your car?
The communication lines you set up in case you get lost will help here, too: use your phone, tell someone where you're going, and so on. It's safest to run with a friend if your trail isn't well-travelled and if you don't know whether you'll have reception. Also consider carrying identification, either in a wallet or a custom tag or bracelet like a Road ID.
Enjoy Yourself
Despite the minor dangers, trail running is fun and addictive. You can't beat the scenery, especially if your trails take you up peaks and ridges with a great view. If you like wildlife, trails are a great place to be; I've never seen a towhee, northern flicker, or scarlet tanager anywhere except on a trail run.
After enough time running trails, you'll be a beast on hills, and wonder why your road-running friends are all huffing and puffing when the going gets steep. You'll have stronger ankle and lower-leg muscles, and quicker footwork (great if you play a sport where that's an asset). Next time you go camping, you'll be able to see scenery faster than the average hiker. Happy running!
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