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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Ruby Creek Mega-Traverse: Engelman Peak, Robeson Peak, Bard Peak, Mount Parnassus, Woods Mountain, and One More
Although I seem to be doing a lot of posts lately on the great mountain trail running Tara and I have been doing this summer, we have also been getting out bouldering - at least a couple days a week. It's just that we have not gotten any photos or have had anything worthy of posting. We did go up to Upper Chaos last week and climb many of the problems up there, including Riddles in the Park. However, the flowers seem to be trumping the boulders this year...
The Ruby Creek Mega-Traverse is an excellent full mountain day that sees very little traffic. Perhaps it is because there is no trail for the entire route (other then the first mile or so), it is all above 11,000 feet and covers six spectacular peaks, making it a long day.
Lots of people either do Bard Peak (13,641 feet) or the traverse between Bard Peak and Mount Parnassus (13,574 feet), mostly from the Bakersville exit. However, to really get the full effect and to experience a ton of mountain solitude, one really should do it from the north via Ruby Gulch. This is also an excellent backcountry spot in the winter (shhhh, keep it quiet)
Basically, one heads up to Jones Pass, but rather then going to the Henderson Mine area, hand a left and go to the Urad Mine. Right by the mine, there is a parking spot and you can see the access road with a big DANGER, AVALANCHE sign. Head up the road for about a mile until it splits. Follow this spur road as it degenerates into a trail. Right below treeline, you will run into a mine reclamation project with automatic splinkers at ~10,000 feet. Here is where the fun starts....
Get onto the north side of the creek, and head northeast up slope until you get above the trees. Here you will run into several ridges and gullies. Take the middle ridge as it climbs via grassy slopes and talus up to the summit of Engelman Peak (13,362 feet). From here, head due south along the broad open alpine tundra down and then back up to the minor summit of Robeson Peak (13,104 feet).
On Robeson Peak, you keep heading south, descending once again as you cross the wide upper tundra valley between Robeson and Bard Peaks. The climb to Bard has a little kick to it, as it reaches 13,641 feet. From here, head west along the ridge and traverse over to Mount Parnassus (13,574 feet). This is the only place you are likely to encounter people, with the views of Grays, Torrey's, and the surrounding mountains proving to be spectacular.
Once on the top of Mount Parnassus, head down the broad, steep grassy slope due west for almost 2,000 feet to the saddle between Parnassus and Woods Mountain (11,703 feet). Cruz up the little climb to Woods Mountain, and then you only have one final summit to tag. It doesn't have a name, but still deserves your attention as it completes the Ruby Gulch Mega-Traverse. From here, head down some of the old mining roads (none of them really link up), past the fields of alpine flowers, past the old mining ruins (the wheelbarrow made of solid metal and weighing in at over 50 pounds!!!), across Ruby Creek, and finally onto the final descent road. Run down the closed road and back to your car.
Now that is what a high-country traverse is all about and why the Colorado Rockies are so amazing.
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BELFAST – 04 September 2017 – To drive innovation and collaboration across financial services providers, Fern Software is opening up its Abacus HUB Cloud platform to third parties. End users can now build a customised core banking system from the library of apps available and deliver more flexible and responsive services to their clients.
This is the first time APIs have been made available in this way to third parties to offer new and disruptive apps to credit unions and other financial services providers in the UK & Ireland. This open approach to collaboration is unique to this market, and is also being offered to inclusive financial institutions around the world through Fern's global network of regional offices and partners.
"Abacus HUB, hosted in the cloud, is the future of Credit Union financial services software," said John McGucken, General Manager at Fern Software, Belfast.
"I am very excited to launch our Abacus HUB strategy as it brings something completely different to the marketplace. Creating a platform that enables the Credit Union community to build on top of our trusted solutions and services will not only reduce their costs, it will also facilitate open collaboration, agility and innovation."
Karen Bennett, Manager of Enterprise Credit Union, Liverpool, said: "… with the continued improvements delivered by Fern, we are confident we can offer more services, maintain growth and streamline current processes for all involved. One of the key advantages of Fern, they work in tandem with ourselves to deliver the excellent services my membership expects"
The excellent online Members Access system is proving its worth with Enterprise Credit Union issuing 29,000 loans, totalling over £20 million.
"As the technology and business needs of credit unions are changing, there is a growing need for all key players to collaborate across payments, mobile and online services," said Eamon Scullin, CEO.
"Fern Software is building a continuous innovation environment that will add value to the credit unions and create new member services for all generations. Abacus HUB is already deployed in three sites with more in the pipeline. It marks the next step in the Fern Software fintech journey."
A recent McKinsey & Company paper reports: "Adopting a cloud-based solution allows digital players to scale up their cost structure along with revenues, thus achieving a faster breakeven point."
Abacus HUB, in the cloud, ties closely to this approach, encouraging collaboration across the whole financial services ecosystem. Fern is working with selected fintech partners to deliver a complete integrated solution. Fern is facilitating the development of third-party apps which will be available via the AbacusStore portal.
Throughout the UK and Ireland, expanding credit unions have signed up to the Fern Abacus Hub cloud solution, which incorporates the new regulatory standards – including GDPR and the 4th Directive. Existing apps, using the open APIs, include credit rating, debit cards, SMS texting, e-Signature, Online Join & Borrow, mobile, etc.

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Sunday, 9 August 2009
S.E.X. DEPARTMENT - Rock N Roll Suicide Review
Italy's glam sleeze rockers S.E.X. DEPARTMENT are BACK!!!
S.E.X. DEPARTMENT 's "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" is the followup to their debut "Self Titled" CD that received rave reviews in the glam scene in 2007. S.E.X. DEPARTMENT recruited Pedro Ferreira the famed producer of the multi platinum THE DARKNESS. The album was recorded at the world famous Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, UK ( Napalm Death, The Darkness, Simply Minds to name but a few).S.E.X. DEPARTMENT have managed to maintain that very Galm sound from their debut (similar to early Motley Crue if I had to describe it) just developed it a little more, allowing the songs to just grow a little.
The 9 tracks on offer here are pure glam gold, its like stepping back intime to the late 80's brilliant.
One song that really stood out for me was "Back In My Uniform", a ballad with a real bluesy inroduction that managed to give this hardened rocker goose bumps! To be honest for me its on the ballads that S.E.X. DEPARTMENT really shine, the other ballad being "Memories of the Sea".
The rest of the album is filled with mid tempo glam tracks, one up tempo track in Italian and a really bad disco remix of "S.E.X. DEPARTMENT".
On a whole a throw away party album, great if you like that kind of thing, luckily i still do!
rating 7/10
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Understanding your newborn
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Helpful tips for breast feeding
Different feeding positions
Some mothers find that the following positions are helpful ways to get comfortable and support their babies in finding a good latch. You can also use pillows under your arms, elbows, neck, or back to give you added comfort and support. Keep in mind that what works well for one feeding may not work well for the next. Keep trying different positions until you are comfortable.
Cradle hold: an easy, common hold that is comfortable for most mothers and babies. The baby's head is cradled in the crook of your arm and her whole body facing you.
The baby's knees are underneath your other breast. The infant's head, back, and legs should all be in a straight line.
This position can be held for the entire duration of the feeding. Sit in a comfortable chair, with arm rests if possible.
Cross cradle or transitional hold: useful for premature babies or babies with a weak suck because it gives extra head support and may help babies get latched.
Hold your baby along the opposite arm from the breast you are using.
Support your baby's head with the palm of your hand at the base of her neck.
Clutch or "football" hold: useful for mothers who had a C-section and mothers with large breasts, flat or inverted nipples, or a strong let-down reflex. It is also helpful for babies who prefer to be more upright. This holds allows you to better see and control your baby's head and to keep the baby away from C-section incision.
Hold your baby at your side, lying on her back, with her head at the level of your nipple. Support baby's head with the palm of your hand at the base of the head. Place a pillow under your elbow to help you support your baby's bottom. Use your other hand to support your breast.
This position allows you to control the baby's head and assures good positioning to latch on.
Side-lying position: useful for mothers who had a C-section or to help any mother get extra rest while the baby breast feeds.
Lie on your side with one arm supporting your head. Your baby can lie beside you with the head facing your breast. Pull your baby close, so your baby faces your body and place a pillow behind to support the baby.
Tips for breast feeding
Make sure your baby is well attached to your breast. This will help your body make the right amount of milk and stop your breast getting sore.
The more you breast feed your baby, the more milk you will produce. When your baby comes off the first breast, offer the second. It doesn't matter if they are not interested or don't feed for long, or even if they feed for longer on the second breast. This is fine-just start with this breast next time.
There is no need to offer formula milk in addition to breast milk. If your baby feels hungrier, feed more often, rather than offer formula milk.
The first few weeks may be difficult and frustrating for you but don't give up. If you can resist supplementing your baby's diet with formula feedings for the first four to six weeks, your body will respond appropriately and produce an adequate supply of milk.
Try not to give your baby any other food or drink before the age of about six months. This will reduce your milk supply and could increase the chance of your baby getting ill.
- Try not to give your baby a dummy until breast feeding is going well, as this can also reduce your milk supply.
When you are out and about, wear something that will make it easier for you to breast feed.
Breast feeding more than one baby
Twins, triplets or more can be breast fed. Because multiple babies are more likely to be born prematurely and to have a low birth weight, breast milk is especially important for their well being. To start with, you may find it easier to feed each of your babies separately, until you feel confident about handling them at the same time and feeding is well established. This may take some time, so it can be really helpful to accept any offers of help around the house from family and friends. Over time, you will learn what works best for you and your babies.
Triplets can be breast fed either two together and then one after, or all three rotated at each feed. Alternatively, you can use a combination of breast and formula, depending on the babies and your milk supply.
Non- stop feeding
Sometimes it seems as if your baby wants to feed all the time. There could be several reasons:
It could be a growth spurt. Many mums notice an initial small spurt around two weeks, and a bigger one around six weeks. This is often accompanied by a softening of your breast, as they have got used to producing the right amount of milk at the right time.
When your baby is ill or teething, she may often want to feed a lot. Sometimes she will feed all the time for a day or so, before she develops an illness. When she is ill, breast milk is the best thing for her.
Your baby may be hungry because she is not reaching the fat-rich hind milk. If she is mostly taking foremilk, which is thinner, she will want to go back to the breast more often. Check that she is well attached on the breast. Let the baby complete one breast before offering the second one.
Introducing infant formula
If you are planning to go back to work, you may want to introduce infant formula milk along with your breast milk. However, keep in mind that introducing infant formula will reduce the amount of breast milk you produce. This may make breast feeding more difficult. Most mothers find it easier, more comfortable and less likely to cause mastitis (painful, inflamed breasts) if they gradually stop breast feeding. So give yourself plenty of time for the changeover, and cut out one feed at a time.
Try the first formula feed when your baby is happy and relaxed-not when they are hungry. It may help if someone other than you gives the first feeds, so that your baby is not near you and smelling your breast milk. It may take your baby a little time to get used to the new arrangements. So keep trying, stay calm and don't force it.
If you are going back to work, make sure you start at least a few weeks before you are due to go back. You may find you don't need to introduce a bottle as your baby can drink from a cup and you can breast feed when you are at home. Changing from breast to formula feeding can be an emotional time for you. It's best to do it gradually to give yourself time to adapt and your body time to reduce the amount of milk it makes.
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How to Care for Clematis Armandii
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Clematis armandii, more commonly known as evergreen clematis, is a fast-growing vine that will climb practically anything in its path. It has shiny, 2- to 3-inch-long leaves that droop toward the ground, giving the plant a bit of a cascading appearance.
Fragrant white or pale pink flowers develop in early spring and continue to appear through the end of the season. Clematis armandii can grow up to 25 feet long and 10 feet wide. It thrives in full to partial sun and is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 7b through 9.
Pull up all weeds and grass from the chosen planting location.
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Plant the clematis armandii at the level it was previously growing. Water until the soil is very moist.
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Water once each week, unless there has been significant rainfall, during the first two or three months after planting. Once the roots are established, water only during drought conditions.
Feed in late winter, before blooms appear, with a general-purpose fertiliser applied at the rate indicated on the package. In early fall, work a 2- to 3-inch layer of well-rotted manure into the surface of the soil.
Prune after spring flowering is complete to remove dead and damaged stems.
Place two or three slug bait pellets around the base of the vine, as the pests can quickly defoliate the lower leaves if no preventive measures are taken.
- Clematis armandii is propagated from cuttings.
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Traditional House Garden Roof Terrace Spectacular Views Mountains & Coastline
- House600 sq. ft.
- People: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min. Stay: 6 nights
Old Village House in Peaceful Location But with Easy Acess to Mountains, and Beaches,
Ellen Casson
- Languages:
- English, French
About Ellen Casson
My husband and I and our family lived and worked for many years in Cyprus, so we know the island very well. We eventually decided to buy a small holiday property and realised it would have to be in the Akamas area, as it's the most beautiful and unspoilt part of the island. We purchased the house in 2002 and used it extensively as a bolt-hole for weekends, as well as for longer holidays. Although we are now retired and living in France, we regularly revisit Cyprus as we have friends in the village and miss the friendliness of the local people.
Ellen Casson purchased this House in 2002
Why Ellen Casson chose Kritou Tera
Having discovered this part of the island many years earlier, we returned two or three times a year from our home near Larnaca, in order to camp by the beach in Polis Chrysochou. There was no contest about location once we had decided to buy a property of our own. We love the simple lifestyle and quiet location well away from the tourist areas and concrete jungle that is now Pahos; not to mention some wonderful restaurants in the area. A traditional village house with it's quirky features was more attractive to us than a modern villa with a pool. The beaches are near at hand! It provided sheer escapism from our busy lifestyle!
What makes this House unique
Our village of Kritou Tera is located in a stunning position overlooking Polis, with easy access to Polis, Latchi and Paphos, as well as the beaches and mountains. We love visiting the beaches but didn't want to live near them and their inherent bustle, potential development and traffic. Kritou Tera is a perfect location in which to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, observe (and even get involved in) the local way of life and be surrounded by wonderful walking and cycling country with fabulous views. The panoramic views from our terrace, veranda and balcony are simply outstanding, as you will gather when reading our reviews.
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Bathrooms: 1, Separate WCs: 1
Safety features
- First-aid kitKitchen
- Smoke detectorLounge
- Fire extinguisherKitchen
- Carbon-monoxide detectorKitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- mountain
- Rural
- village
- Ocean view
- Heatinglog burner in lounge plus freestanding electric heaters
- Linens provided
- Washing machinein small utility area beneath stairs
- Fireplace
- ParkingParking area inside the garden gates for 2 cars
- Internet
- Towels providedBeach towels for each guest are provided, as well as normal bath and hand towels
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveYour first few days supply of logs are included
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Toilet roll
- Lift
- Living RoomLiving room comprises a dining area and lounge. Dining table and chairs with separate desk. Newly installed wood burning stove in lounge. The settee converts simply into comfortable double bed. Satellite TV(12UK channels) WiFi, DVD player & music system.
- Dishwashernew in November 2019
- Fridgenew in November 2019
- Hobnew in November 2019
- Ovennew in November 2019
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Dishes & utensils
- Kitchencompletely refurbished in November 2019
- Kettle
- Dining area
- Diningextendable dining table by window overlooking garden
- Television36" flat screen, wall-mounted on extendable support
- Satellite / Cable TVUK TV box with hundreds of channels including Skysports
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Booksassorted fiction and local interest
- Gardenenclosed private garden with raised beds full of Mediterranean trees and shrubs such as bougainvillea, jacaranda, jasmine, hibiscus etc
- Balconylong wooden balcony outside the bedroom with great views of the coastline and mountains
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- VerandaThe jewel in the crown! Fabulous views of both mountains and coastline. Relaxed seating and sun umbrella provided, while you admire the scenery.
- TerraceVery spacious terrace, overlooking garden, equipped with large sun umbrella, dining table and chairs. Plenty of room for the sunbeds and hammock as well!
- Ski & snowboardSki resort at Troodos - 100 kms
- Golf3 golf courses within easy reach Nearest golf course, Tsada (Minthis Hills), is 30 minutes drive away. The new Elea course, designed by Nick Faldo, has recently opened near Paphos. 35 kms Secret Valley and the luxurious Aphrodite Hills Golf courses approximately 45 minutes drive away.
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
- Notes on accommodation: No smoking please. Some firewood is provided for the wood burning stove and extra electric heaters are available if required. Outside: The outside area is on two levels. Firstly, from the double entrance gates is a spacious area for parking. To the left is the garden area with raised flower beds containing typical Mediterranean trees, shrubs and flowering plants, such as bougainvillea, lemon and a beautiful Jacaranda, from where the property gets it's name. In one corner of the garden, framed by bougainvillea is a coffee table and chairs. It is carefully positioned to make the most of the winter sunshine. Wide shallow steps provide easy access to the large patio area which extends out from both the kitchen and lounge doors. The patio has wonderful views across the valley towards the Troodos mountains and along the North coast of the island. Your ideal spot for that BBQ and al fresco dining. Utility Room: The washing machine is fitted into an outside storage area accessed from the patio. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Linen & towels provided, including separate beach towels and tea towels. All linen changed weekly. Cleaning weekly. Other: Upstairs terrace - the jewel in the crown! Accessed from upstairs balcony or bedroom, this area is perfect for sunbathing or relaxing whist admiring stunning panoramic views over mountains and coast. The perfect location for those pre- dinner drinks.
House Rules
Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 11:00
Pets allowed
Children allowed
Max guests:4
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date.
23 Reviews
Sep 18, away from it all !!
We had a lovely three week stay and can not thank Mark and Agnes who live opposite enough for all their help, support and wonderful company. Our thanks to Ellen, and to John and his team who were available on site when needed. Kind regards, Danny & Anne
Away from it all above the sea
Very pleasant stay despite the noisy dogs in the house opposite. We much preferred the western side of the island (and the mountain interior) to the over-developed eastern end.
Jacaranda more than came up to our expectations.It was exactly what it said on the label.
We were more than happy and very comfortable in Jacaranda. The position and views were wonderful. Eating out on the patios in complete privacy in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere made for a very relaxing holiday. There are so many places of interest within a short driving distance. A car is an absolute must as the village is isolated and I never noticed a bus service.
Everything we needed was available in the house. We liked it so much that we hope to make a return visit next year.
Second visit
We had such a great time last year that we booked again. The house is as quirky and lovely as we remembered, a great base to enjoy a lovely peaceful and relaxing holiday. I'm sure we will return !!
Relaxing stay in a traditional Cypriot village
The property has all the facilities we needed. The neighbours across the road were very welcoming and made some good suggestions about places to visit. We came mainly for the wild flowers and the area is certainly a hot spot for orchids.
A comfortable house with character, tucked out of the way in a small village with great views.
The house is great, comfortable and quirky. Even in October we still spent most mornings on one of the two patios in the hot sun admiring the incredible views and reading. The house catches the breeze which is a huge advantage. We like to be a away from the tourist traps at the coast but if you want to be able to walk out to a selection of bars and restaurants this isn't the place for you. Polis is not very far away and it has a good range of supermarkets, bars and restaurants but you can't walk to it. There are restaurants nearer than Polis and Ellen recommends some in the information provided. We would recommend the Vasilikon vineyard at Kathikas were we had an excellent lunch and some great wine.
It's an old house that has been renovated well In a historic village, it is relatively easy to find if you follow the excellent directions provided (complete with pictures), it was clean, and had everything you needed. great holiday
There are many excellent beaches around Polis and Latchi within 15-20 minutes drive. Our favourite is the Polis Campsite Beach and the Anassa Beach to the west of Latchi. Famous Coral Bay, on the west coast is about 30 mins drive.
Then there is Lara...imagine a long sandy beach shore with nothing populating it but turtle eggs and a handful of people ... with inviting clear blue waters. No sun beds, no umbrellas, no beach games! This is the Cyprus Turtle Sanctuary - well worth a visit.
Paphos airport:40 minutes drive. Larnaca airport: 1 1/2 hours. Detailed directions from the airports to the house are provided to all our guests.
A car is essential for this property.
A small shop, post office and coffee shop in village. 5 minutes drive to village of Droushia (restaurants, shops and basket weaving museum). 5 minutes drive to Kathikas (several excellent restaurants, our favourite winery Vasilikon, cafés and cultural centre). 10 minutes drive to Polis town (restaurants, cafés, bars, discos, museums, shopping, supermarkets, petrol stations, banks, post office, doctor and hospital)
10 minutes to Latchi harbour and Marina with fabulous sea food restaurants
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This area of western Cyprus regularly enjoys an amazing 340 days of sunshine a year. With daytime winter temperatures rarely dipping below 18C, it is regarded as an all season, sunshine location. In the summer months, the cooling sea breezes and 500m elevation keep the heat and humidity to a pleasant level, unlike some other areas of the island. Kritou Tera is surrounded by countryside ideal for walking, cycling, bird watching & horse riding. A wine trail can be found in the neighbouring village of Kathikas and an excellent wine (both red and white) can be bought direct from the winery there. Latchi is the watersports centre of this area with kite surfing, snorkelling and Padi Diving courses. Boat trips along the coast to small bays inaccessible by car are available from Latchi. These usually include a meal and opportunities to swim and snorkel.
The baths of Aphrodite, where she is reputed to have met her lover Adonis, are a few miles west of Latchi. This is also the gateway to the Akamas National Park. Marked walking or mountain biking trails, can be followed from here with suitable shady picnic sites en route to viewpoints overlooking the whole of the Akamas Peninsula. The forest to the east of Polis also has nature trails, as well as a Mouflon enclosure where these shy, native creatures can be seen in their natural environment. (1 hour). Paphos Town, about 45 minutes drive is well worth a visit. The old town and market provide a fascinating variety of quaint streets and little shops. The newer resort area on the coast overlooks the famous harbour with Paphos fort. Paphos boasts many archaeological sites, notably the world famous mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings.
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Another visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Just like the rest of the city was quite strange to see with blue skies, seeing the Forbidden City without a covering of grey smog was a new experience. It is a beautiful place no matter what the weather is like, however.
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'If the goalkeeper is man of the match it really tells you how it went'
France are still a work in progress requiring tweaks despite coasting through to the knockout phase of Euro 2016 as group winners on Sunday, according to coach Didier Deschamps.
France drew 0-0 with Switzerland but were mere centimetres away from victory as they hit the woodwork three times, while opposing goalkeeper Yann Sommer produced three superb saves.
"If the goalkeeper is man of the match it really tells you how it went," Deschamps said, adding he had wanted a third win, but was content to have topped Group A.
In the next round, France will take on a third-placed team in the last 16, while Switzerland will play Group C runners up -- possibly Poland or Germany.
Wasteful in front of goal here, the French will have to be more clinical in their finishing if they are to repeat their 1998 heroics, when they won the World Cup on home soil.
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris equalled the record of Deschamps, who captained that 1998 side, by skippering Les Bleus for the 54th time, but it was his Swiss counterpart Yann Sommer who was the busiest in the first half.
"We had the chances to win this game but we're first in the group," said Pogba.
The Juventus star was imperious in the first half on his recall to France's starting lineup after being relegated to the bench in the previous game against Albania.
By doing so, the hosts have earned an extra day's rest over coming second, with a last-16 match against a third-place finisher in Lyon on Sunday.
"We're pretty relaxed. I think we'll find out on Tuesday, definitely by Wednesday, who we'll face. But we have a long rest ahead," Deschamps said.
The France coach said he had stabilised a defence which had come under scrutiny after letting in two goals in friendlies against Cameroon, Netherlands and England and four a year ago versus Belgium, but his players now needed to be more clinical.
"In a short space of time we have resolved things defensively, from set pieces," he said. "Now a second competition is starting, in which we need to step up a gear."
Deschamps added that France could do better in controlling games and also in attack, for example by becoming more threatening from corners.
"We need to be able to mix things up too. Some (corners) we hit a bit too high, some to the same area. Perhaps we didn't have the right running position. These are things we can tweak," he said.


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Dr Nkosana Moyo, who will be running for the presidency during the Zimbabwe elections in 2018, founded the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS). A mover and shaker in his own right, he shocked politics when he walked away from his Zanu-PF Industry Minister position because his moral compass didn't support the ruling ideology. His audacious hope for a better Africa is why we look forward to having him at the event.
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Sri Chinmoy: For the West, my most urgent message is this: Do not try to possess the world. If you want to possess the world, to your wide surprise you will see that the world has possessed you and made you its slave. To the East I would say that a life of austerity or a life of rejection will not expedite your spiritual journey. Possession is not the answer; asceticism is not the answer; moderation is the answer. Cheerful acceptance of life — with a view to transforming the face and fate of the world — is the only answer.
The developed and prosperous countries must exercise their generosity and genuine concern for their fellow citizens of the world, not out of charity but out of a sincere feeling of oneness. With the loving material assistance of the wealthy countries, the underdeveloped and ill-fated countries can and must give more importance to education and self-discipline, and strive for a better standard of living instead of surrendering to the deplorable circumstances which have rendered them helpless.
What we need is a life of balance — neither to wallow in the pleasures of wealth nor to lead a life of asceticism, but to embrace a life of simplicity and a heart of purity. Indeed, this is the only way that this world of ours can be supremely happy and divinely perfect.


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I met Stewart O'Nan last month when we both participated in a fundraiser for the Mark Twain House, Writers Read for Twain. He wasn't what I expected, not at all. I thought he would greet each of us with a polite hello and then retreat into himself. If you've read his books, then you might understand why I assumed such a thing. His work delves into the internal lives of his characters, deeply, in exquisite, discomfiting detail. Even his settings, such as the lake in Wish You Were Here, are fully realized characters. His books are often called quiet and it's somewhat true. Like that lake, they are to a certain degree, but we're all well aware of that old adage of what goes on beneath the surface.
That day at the Twain House, Stewart O'Nan was unlike his books: he was chatty, cheerful and kind. We talked quite a bit and when I confided how nervous I was to speak in front of such a large group, before so many of my favorite writers, he and Arthur Phillips took it upon themselves to sit on either side of me in the theater and whisper support until it was my turn. I was quite at ease because of it.
Afterward, I approached him with my copy of his novella Last Night at the Lobster. It is a little gem, 160 pages, and with more heart than most "big books" I've read lately. As he signed, I asked if it was a difficult thing to get it published considering it's length, the fact that it wasn't a big story and came with no discernable hook to promote it. He said it was. But, he added, I didn't listen because I believed in this book.
Though I left inspired, enough to attempt something similar myself, a project I'm working on now that has me hugely excited because of the challenges it presents creatively, but terrified because of the obstacles it may encounter in the marketplace, I thought it was an easy thing for him to say. He is Stewart O'Nan after all. Who wouldn't want to publish him?
And then I read this. His editor at Farrar Straus & Giroux, turned down the manuscript for Lobster. It was Stewart's tenth book and it was rejected. Imagine? Thankfully for all of us, Viking bought it and another, Songs for the Missing, due out next week. Yes, I'm excited to read it too.
Stewart O'Nan has taken great risks in his writing life, he, with the support of his wife (after reading the article, don't you adore her?), made real sacrifices for his writing. His path hasn't been linear, it's more a series of forks: heading north and then bearing west, pivoting east then moseying southwest. He's written thrillers, historical fiction, and a baseball memoir. Though he could have taken the easier route, he chose a journey filled with uncertainty and many, many obstacles. I suspect he did it to honor the integrity of his writing.
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My wife and I have been long-time visitors to Paso Robles wine country in California's central coast, from as far back as when Scolari's was the only market in town.
We love Paso's geographic inaccessibility and cultural variation from both Los Angeles and San Francisco—the four-hour drive from either metropolis requires a bit of a commitment. And although Scolari's has long since closed, to be replaced by Trader Joe's as the go-to market, Paso has maintained a rustic vibe compared to the day-trippable wine regions of Santa Barbara and Napa/Sonoma.
For our Christmas holiday, traversing our route in the Range Rover Velar couldn't have been easier; the supple suspension made quick work of L.A.'s choppy freeways as we escaped gridlock hell with a daybreak start. As we reached Thousand Oaks, while the air-recirculation function tried its best, the climate control system could not entirely prevent the still-acrid odor from the recent devastating Woolsey Fire from entering the cabin. Hitting Santa Barbara by 8 a.m., we realized we would have to dawdle to make the late-day check-in time at our VRBO.
With the drive mode set to Eco, and SiriusXMU's Jenny Eliscu serving as our personal DJ through the Velar's soaring Meridian sound system, the Velar's smooth transit up Highway 101 had us feeling we could drive all the way to Canada. Climbing and descending several grades highlighted the Velar's well-placed gear ratios in keeping the crossover under control.
As we made a pit stop at Fisherman's Beach north of Avila Beach, the luxuriant leather seats (both heated and cooled) relaxed our spines as we reclined and cat-napped in a sunny spot—keeping an eye open to watch the enthusiastic dogs frolic in the sand and surf.
Thus refreshed, I changed the drive mode into Dynamic, which made thrilling work of the high-speed sweepers of Highway 46 from Cambria up through Green Valley and the Black Mountain summit—the supercharged V-6 helping us claw our way up the grade.
The Velar is sleek and fancy, a Europhile dream that flies just under the radar when parked next to the Xterras and 4Runners favored by Central California's hikers and surfers. During our week-long roamings of the area, the Landie's cavernous cargo area eagerly swallowed the provisions and purchases of our week-long stay, as well as several cases of Paso Robles' finest Zinfandels.
Our far-afield VRBO had a resident red-tailed hawk that patrolled for critters in the vineyard. Every morning, it sat on a nearby power pole and spread its wings to warm them after the chilly nights that dipped toward freezing. The morning we left, as we drove away, our hawk bent its right wing crisply inward, in what an anthropomorphizing mind might interpret as a salute. Perhaps our hawk had taken a shine to the Velar.
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This is my fourth post in a series expanding the ideas originally contained in a short blog post on the way in which the Gospel interacts with different cultures. So far, I've set out that the Christian message does not belong to any one cultural setting, but can in fact make itself at home in any culture and that as a result of this, people find it hard to distinguish between their cultural values and the core of the Gospel. I'd like to take this a stage further now and suggest that the culture that we bring to the Christian message affects the way that we understand the message.
Different cultures come to the Bible in different ways and read different things into it. … This means that presenting the Gospel in different cultures calls for different approaches and different emphases.
David Smith in his wonderful book Mission After Christendom (which you should buy if you have not done so) talks about his experiences teaching the story of Joseph to a group of theology students in Nigeria. At the end of the session he asked them what lessons you could learn from the story. David coming from a good, Western individualistic tradition expected the students to say something about how God would look after you if you stayed faithful to Him. The students, coming from a very different culture, took away the lesson that it is good to look after your family. Both, of course, are right and both are useful lessons to take away from this passage – but the point is that people from different cultural backgrounds are unlikely to see exactly the same things in a given passage of Scripture.
A note of caution here. This does not mean that any reading of the Bible or any view of the Gospel is legitimate just because it is 'cultural'. There are limits beyond which we can't go – the last post in this series will try to unpack that idea.
However, we must also avoid the temptation of thinking that any one of us or any one tradition has a complete grasp of the meaning of the Gospel. The Western tradition of Christian scholarship has a rich history and has a great deal to contribute to our understanding of God and his work in the world – but ours is not the only way to look at Scripture and theology. Kwame Bediako the Ghanaian theologian encourages African Christians to look to the early church fathers rather than Reformation or modern western theologians. For Bediako the patristic writers' struggling with the Gospel in a multi-faith environment has far more to say to modern Africa than later theologians who were dealing with issues relating to a well established faith.
In Britain today, the post-modern approach to Scripture is very different from the modern readings that I grew up with. Modernism tends towards binary thinking; something is either right or it is wrong and that's the end of the story. Post-modernism can be much more fuzzy with lots and lots of gray areas between right and wrong. Clearly there is a weakness here in the post-modern viewpoint because there are issues where we have to be very clear that their is a right answer and a wrong answer – the divinity of Christ for instance. But equally, there is a strength. So much writing and Christian thought of the modernist variety is about setting up fault lines between Christians and the rest of the world or even between Christians and others: creation versus evolution, views on the millennium, adult baptism or infant baptism… The list of issues which Christians of my generation argued over is endless – and more or less incomprehensible to my children's generation.
Another difference in the way that the generations experience the Gospel revolves around the issue of individualism and community. Modern culture is highly individualistic: Jesus is my personal Saviour, I have my quiet time and I learn the Scriptures from an expert who stands at the front of teaches me what he has learned. Post-modernism (along with many majority world cultures) is much more likely to have a communal aspect to it with people seeing themselves being brought into a Christian community rather than being saved as an individual and wanting to read the Bible and understand it through discussion as a group, not as passive recipients. You can see a very clear example of this in Chris' comment to this post.
So, when we come to present the Gospel across cultures, be those cultures be geographically or generationally distinct, we need to understand that people will not understand things or practice the faith in the way we might have expected (or wanted) them too.


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We turned Dutch's Daughter into a speakeasy of the roaring twenties on Friday, June 15.
It was a fun time (even when someone stumbled in and died - oh my).
We had the opportunity to take selfies with the dead guy and then the guests were asked to search for clues and interrogate suspects to solve whodunnit.
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Alafia River State Park / 3 Dec. 2014
For my first ride of the year, I headed southwest to Alafia River State Park to finally check out what many consider some of the best riding in Central Florida and/or the state, and it was definitely a fun day … Continue reading
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Race Report / Part II – XTERRA Whitewater – Charlotte, NC, 14 July 2013
Prerace Race morning started a bit rocky with the alarm and the wake-up call not coming through (glad I had the back up plan, huh?), but luckily, I get up early anyway, and I didn't lose much time. After a quick … Continue reading
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Race Report / Part I – XTERRA Whitewater – Charlotte, NC, 14 July 2013
Pre-Race Happenings For the two weeks leading up to my taper week, I was able to get in some solid training. My injuries were still lingering but not as strong, and I did a sort of reverse taper. I started … Continue reading
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Race Report – XTERRA Southeast Championships – Pelham, AL, 18 May 2013
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Training and Taper Report – May 13-17
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Training Report – May 5-12
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Training Report – April 29-May 4
I planned and designed this to be a low-level training week for recovery before the final push to Oak Mountain for the XTERRA Southeast Championships. Overall, I shaved off a significant portion of training but was still able to keep … Continue reading
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text: 25 Jul 2008 You have been poked, high-fived and had a ninja sent after you - Facebook, privacy and the workplace by Gretchen Bennett Employers wishing to look at information contained on the Facebook profiles of employees or potential employees should keep in mind the limitations on the collection of personal information under the Privacy Act. To limit the liability of the organisation for any misconduct carried out by employees on Facebook, employers should review relevant existing organisational policies to ensure that they cover Facebook usage. Share and print this article Share Print For the uninitiated, Facebook is an extremely popular online social networking site where individuals can communicate with "friends". Facebook is just one of a number of other social networking sites which use similar Web 2.0 technology; other sites include MySpace and Bebo. Communication on Facebook can take the form of sending a private message, posting a public message on your friend's "wall" or doing a range of actions such as poking, high-fiving or even sending a ninja. Individuals can include a large amount of content about themselves on their profile page, including photographs, contact information and updates about their activities. Users can also join groups of like minded users to discuss common interests. Groups are as diverse as official sites of large corporations such as BP, Dell, and Vodaphone or as quirky as the "Vegemite goes in the cupboard, not in the fridge" group. There are many groups which include content which could be construed as offensive, scandalous or possibly, even defamatory. Facebook has very sophisticated privacy options available to individual users. Individuals are provided with a range of options for who can see a profile and contact information. Access can be limited to no-one, only friends, friends of friends or to the public at large. Issues for employers Social networking sites are staggeringly popular and can easily engage users for a long period of time. The Sunday Times estimated that there are approximately 62 million users of Facebook worldwide who are each averaging 28 minutes a day on Facebook. This popularity obviously presents issues for employers as to how they control the time that employees spend looking at content such as photographs of cats eating imaginary corncobs on the "The cats that play with invisible stuff appreciation group". A number of companies have set up official social networking sites on Facebook for their staff to use. These sites are often accessed by direct invitation only and only accessible by employees or ex-employees of that firm. Other organisational sites have what appear to be officially sanctioned groups which are open to all users on the Australian network. There are also unofficial sites created by employees of particular organisation not necessarily with that organisation's official sanction, for example "The *Unofficial* Department of Water Group" (WA). While inter-organisational social networking has many positive benefits such as ease of information sharing, relationship building across teams and increasing staff morale, the danger for employers lies in the flipside of these positives, such as the sharing of the wrong type of information (such as confidential information or malicious gossip) and inappropriate social conduct such as bullying, harassment or even stalking. Another issue is the use of Facebook by employers to screen appropriate job candidates or even snoop at the personal activities of existing employees. A poll published by the UK magazine Personnel Today stated that approximately 27 percent of companies in the UK check social networking sites to check information regarding potential employees in the recruitment process. The ease of posting photographs or other personal information on Facebook by an individual or friends of that individual has the potential to post a range of personal material about a person that an employer would otherwise not be able to access. The impact that one's personal life can have on a person's professional profile, particularly in the face of material that is publicly available on the internet, has been given a lot of media attention recently when photographs that appeared on the Facebook profiles of members of the Australian swimming team were published by various newspapers. The photographs pictured swim team members drinking and partying. The swim team was the focus of media criticism in relation to the inappropriateness of these role models seemingly endorsing a culture of binge-drinking. Swim team members were asked by Swimming Australia to remove any potential embarrassing pictures from their Facebook profiles. Caution Before snooping on an employee's profiles it is important to remember that such action would constitute collection of personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). For a Commonwealth Government agency, there are limits to such collection set out under Information Privacy Principles 1 - 3. Relevantly, under IPP 1, personal information should not be collected in unlawful or unfair means and should only be collected if that information is necessary for or directly related to a lawful purpose of the agency collecting the information. The collection of personal information may breach these obligations in some circumstances as the collection of information about an employee or potential employee may not be directly relevant to the recruitment and human resources functions of the agency. This would depend of the type of information collected. Information regarding whether an individual has been chased by a werewolf or is a member of a group that likes fluffy, pink, stripy woollen scarfs would be unlikely to be construed as relevant to the functions of a collecting agency. However, information that an individual has been publishing information in breach of the Public Service Act 1999 would be relevant. Due to the questionable reliability of information published on Facebook, a potential issue may also arise under IPP 3 where an agency is under a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that information collected is up to date and complete. For an organisation which is covered by the National Privacy Principles there are similar limitations for collection of personal information about prospective employees. This limitation does not extend to existing or former employees due to the employee records exemption provided by section 7B of the Privacy Act. However, this exemption only operates in respect of acts and practices directly related to the employment relationship so employers should ensure that they only collect information from Facebook with a relevant nexus to the employment relationship. Review relevant policies Employers need to be aware of the existence of social networking sites and the possible implications that they pose for their organisation. We recommend that employers review their existing relevant policies, such as internet usage, privacy and confidential information and human resources policies to ensure that they cover this type of communication. An employer may also wish to turn their mind to the issue of whether their organisation should wish have an official or un-official group exist on Facebook or another social networking site and whether there needs to be access control extended to such a group. They group may also need to be monitored in order to ensure that inappropriate material is not posted. Related Knowledge Get in Touch Get in touch information is loading Disclaimer Clayton Utz communications are intended to provide commentary and general information. They should not be relied upon as legal advice. Formal legal advice should be sought in particular transactions or on matters of interest arising from this communication. Persons listed may not be admitted in all States and Territories.


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text: In this paper the development and variation of compressive and tensile strength of concrete are presented for old reinforced concrete bridges in Sweden. The mean increase in concrete compressive strength was about 70% for twenty bridges built during 1931-1962 (a rather high dispersion must be taken into consideration). The increase is related to the original 28-day concrete compressive strength which varied between 18 and 51 MPa. The compressive strength within a typical reinforced railway concrete trough bridge was approximately 15% higher in the longitudinal beams than in the bottom slab (measured on drilled cores). The tensile strength showed a similar variation as the compressive strength, but the difference could not be statistically verified. Different equations to convert compressive strength into tensile strength have also been studied. The investigation shows that it is important which conversion equation that is used in an assessment situation.


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Residing on disks, in computer memory or transferred by wire or wireless, data increasingly drives global economies. Try going a day without internet access. How isolated do you feel when you're out of cell-tower range? Your day is driven by data, and the value of data is defined by its context and usage. A more formal way to describe this concept is data currency: value assigned to data to identify its financial significance to an individual or an organization. Let's consider some examples to help you gauge the value of data currency:
- Your credit card number and PIN give you the ability to easily transact business in person or remotely worldwide. Your credit card number has value to you, to thousands of companies that you could potentially do business with, to the banks that handle credit transactions and to the credit card company. Although your credit card number consists of just a few digits, its data currency is significant.
- Medical records have value to the patient, to medical professionals and to insurance companies. Inability to access complete and accurate medical records could mean the difference between life and death. In addition, HIPAA compliance regulations must be met.
- Operational data generated by automated manufacturing processes have value to the employees monitoring the manufacturing line, to maintenance personnel and to the manufacturer of the automated equipment. Analyses of these data indicate whether operations are running smoothly and can also provide advanced warning of impending failure.
- Research notes, descriptions of proprietary processes and trial results have value to pharmaceutical companies, to medical researchers and potentially to patients. Decisions that impact lives as well as the financial health of organizations are based on this confidential information.
While assigning specific monetary values to each example is a complicated matter, note that the value of data currency hinges upon secure access to and control of the data. Loss or misappropriation of the data would have an economic impact.
Data drives the information economy
In order for data currency to retain its value, it needs to be protected, just as you would protect any other critical corporate asset. As data takes on greater value, greater protection efforts are required. Data security has become a priority for any data-intensive organization. Gartner, for instance, predicts 2018 worldwide security spending will reach $96 billion. The latest IBM-sponsored Cost of a Data Breach Study by Ponemon calculates the global average cost of a data breach to be $3.86 million. A few examples illustrate the potential impact on data currency as the result of cyber attacks:
- We're all too familiar with news items concerning successful cyber attacks on financial institutions or the revelation of unauthorized sharing of personal information. The economic impact on companies is significant.
- A hospital in central Washington recently confirmed a data breach of patient records, specifically patient names and treatments. Unauthorized persons gained access via an employee email account. Companies are often hesitant to admit to the public that their cybersecurity strategy has holes; in this case, the breach was discovered two months prior to the public announcement. While the economic impact in this example may, on the wide spectrum of data breaches, ultimately be negligible, the public acknowledgment of error diminishes trust in the institution.
- Operational data generated by manufacturing, utilities, transportation or civic infrastructure are prime targets for disruptive cyber attacks. In these instances, data currency equals safe and efficient operations. Successful penetration of the digital systems and manipulation of data that keep these systems running smoothly would have a disastrous impact-economically, socially and politically.
- Cyber theft of intellectual property may not have the widespread impact of a financial or personal data breach, but economic damage can be considerable, as any patent or copyright lawyer will confirm.
To maintain data currency, data must be securely managed and made accessible only to authorized users. In the current technology climate, that's easier said than done. While this challenge is the utmost concern of organizations that own and/or manage the data, governments are also increasingly focused on the problem.
Government incentives to bolster data security
Although institutions should be sufficiently motivated to attain the proper level of data security, efforts across industries and countries have been inconsistent. Governments are attempting to remedy this shortcoming with prescriptive regulations and significant sanctions. These fines can make the necessary data security expenditures seem like small change in comparison.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), recently implemented throughout the EU, is one of the most coordinated and focused efforts to date. Canada has the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), while in the US, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) governs medical information. Brazil's Civil Rights Framework for the Internet, passed into law in 2014, covers the collection, maintenance and use of personal data. These laws are both a boon and a burden: They strengthen data security, but simultaneously present challenges to enterprises operating in multiple countries who must comply with the varying regulations.
Best practices to protect your data currency
As the data currency of the information you manage increases, how do you protect these assets while making them accessible only to authorized individuals, systems, and applications? The Gartner report lists a wide range of data security categories: identity access, infrastructure protection, network security, security services and consumer security. It's clear multiple components are required to build proper defenses against cyber attacks. One foundational component of security services is data encryption-specifically, encryption key management.
When managed correctly, data encryption is a best practice for protecting data currency. In the event of an attack, encrypted data remains valueless ciphertext without access to the encryption keys. However, with widespread adoption of the cloud, the vast majority of organizations use multiple cloud providers, making encryption key management complex.
The limitations of HSM and KMS
Every cloud service provider offers a different approach to encryption key management. Some offer hardware security modules (HSMs) to manage encryption keys. Others have developed key management services (KMS) as an alternative to HSMs. If you're an enterprise working with multiple cloud service providers, you'll need to learn and master the encryption key tools supplied by each of your providers.
Data security organization are already understaffed as a result of the widespread shortage of cybersecurity skills. Standardization and simplicity are needed for encryption key management in multicloud environments.
HSM as a Service: an ideal alternative for multicloud environments
The ideal alternative to HSM and KMS is the concept of HSM as a Service, which provides HSM-grade security with on-demand cloud availability. HSM as a Service is cloud-neutral and supports encryption key management on leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, IBM, Google, and Oracle, in private, public or hybrid environments. HSM as a Service simplifies encryption key management without sacrificing security by:
- Providing a single, centralized control point for managing the entire encryption key lifecycle: creation, distribution, rotation, refreshment and retirement
- Enabling users to easily assimilate encryption keys from corporate resources or existing services
- Supporting Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) to ensure computer security and interoperability among systems and networks.
- Ensuring keys are never available in plaintext to any software component.
- Storing keys in an encrypted database when not in use. When in use, the keys are only available inside a secure enclave.
Keys stored separately for added data currency protection
HSM as a Service brings an additional level of security to protect data currency. Encryption keys managed by HSM as a Service are stored separately from encrypted data. Via this separation, a cyberattack on the data renders only ciphertext. An attack on the encryption keys provides no access to the encrypted data.
In this way, HSM as a Service complements the data management services of leading cloud providers with a "shared responsibility" model between cloud providers and customers. The cloud provider is responsible for the security of the cloud, and the customer is responsible for the security in the cloud. Only the customer, not the cloud provider, has management responsibilities and secure access to the encryption keys.
As data currency continually increases in value and importance, enterprises will be challenged to search for new ways to keep that data secure. To meet the challenges of protecting data currency against cyber attacks, compliance with numerous country-specific data regulation, and a shortage of cybersecurity skills, adopting an HSM as a Service approach for encryption key management in multicloud environments can ensure greater security and simplicity.


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