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With more than a billion populace, the bike and two wheeler manufacturing industry in the country has seen immense development in the past ten years and continues to escalate from strength to strength. Two wheelers in India comprehend a predominant part of the arena. Though it is still a convenient and preferred means of transport, it is still not easy for majority of the Indian middle class to buy one by paying its whole price in one go. Hence two wheeler loans are a great help here. But even those who could afford more than one car opt for two wheelers and motorcycles to navigate in and out of heavy city traffic. And banks like City Union Bank are only too happy to oblige.
Features and Benefits of City Union Bank Two Wheeler Loan:
Purpose of the Loan:
The two wheeler loan shall be allowed only for new bikes or two wheelers and not for second hand ones.
Permitted Loan Sum:
Calculate your salary for 10 months or INR 35,000 is the maximum two wheeler loan sum offered by City Union Bank.
You can add your spouse's income too and make him/ her the co-applicant, to complete the eligibility criteria as mentioned above.
Interest Rates:
Base Rate is 10.75 percent
Base Rate plus 7.00 (17.75)
Hypothecation of the motor cycle or two wheeler to be bought is kept as security or collateral.
Third Party Guarantee:
Together with the loan applicant, the partner (or may be someone else who fulfills the eligibility criteria as per the Scheme to stand as co-applicant.
Repayment Tenure:
You are expected to settle the loan in a maximum time period of 36 months in EMIs. The bank doesn't allow any moratorium period in this regard.
Two Wheeler Insurance:
An all-inclusive insurance cover is to be acquired at the price of the applicant as per the loan clause.
Processing Fees:
The bank will levy you a processing Fees at one percent of the entire loan sum. But everything is so transparent as there are no veiled charges.
Loan Disbursement:
The approved loan sum will be shelled out to the seller or provider directly.
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Eligibility Criteria for City Union Bank Two Wheeler Loan:
- The applicant should have to of age 18 and above.
- Salaried individuals should have monthly income at least INR 5000.
- Independent professionals and freelancers with an annual income of INR 75,000 according to the IT Return Papers.
- The income of the spouse could be added on condition that he/ she is also signed as a co-applicant.
Also Read: Two Wheeler Insurance.
City Union Bank Bike Loan Documentation:
- Photocopy of any of your ID Proof such as Driving License, Voters ID, Aadhar Card or Passport.
- Photocopy of your residential address proof such as any address bearing Identity Card, Rental/ Lease Agreement or Ration Card.
- Income Papers such as bank statements, salary slips and IT Return Papers.


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Synopsis: When starting at a new school, Nanako is thrust into the world of female rivalry and love. She is choosen into the Sorority, giving her an enviable postition according to all the girls left out. However, since Nanako is not from a wealthy family, most girls find it unfair that she was choosen. Nanako is left to protect herself from wicked rumors and mean plots to make her leave the school. Along with her best friend since preschool, and new friends made along the way, she uncovers the past of some of the more popular girls in school and on her journey through highschool she learns of love, loss and her own family's secrets...
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This Could Be James Bond's Next iPhone 5 Case [REVIEW]
Element Sector 5 iPhone 5 Case
Element cases are some of the most highly engineered and unusual iPhone cases in the world, and now the company's rolled out its latest creation, the Sector 5 FE (First Edition), a lightweight aluminum case created for the iPhone 5.
When you first pick up the Sector 5, you immediately realize it's not going to add much weight at all to the already uncanny pulchritude of the featherweight iPhone 5. Crafted in attractive charcoal-colored anodized aluminum, the company also adds in a couple of stick-on backplates, including a plush velour gray fabric and, my favorite, carbon fiber.
First, the bad news: this overengineered bauble will set you back $159.95. But wait. Perhaps it's worth it. Let's take a closer look. I have to tell you up front that it's going to take a lot to get me to use any case for my iPhone. I've traditionally eschewed such enclosures, because of my strongly held belief that any case, albeit protective, encumbers one of my favorite features of the iPhone 5: its world-class and finely detailed design.
Your Sector 5 Case, Mr. Bond
But then, the Element Sector 5 brings along its own style, looking like some sort of high-tech enclosure that James Bond would carry next to his Walther PPK pistol. And, if you want to continue to exude your Apple fanboyism, you can leave off the backplates and still show off that Apple logo, for which you are probably paying an extra few hundred bucks, anyway.
There's one sign of progress from the Element Case Corporation, and that is instead of the necessity of fiddling with a quartet of miniscule screws that can only be tightened and loosened with a special tool, the number of those screws has been reduced to one with the Sector 5 case. Thank goodness! Even though you're still required to use that tiny wrench that attaches to your key ring, you'll only need to loosen one of the screws to make the case unfold like a fine Rolex watchband.
Alas, more tedium awaits, because now Element has apparently become wary of its customers scratching the new iPhone 5, and urges you to apply three sticky-backed pieces of protective plastic it calls "rash guards" before donning this new case. After jumping through those hoops, I didn't care for the rumpled look of that protective plastic, so I removed the case and took away the plastic, risking scratches and going bareback with this case all by itself.
It's Lovely
The good news is, the iPhone was no worse for the wear after being ensconced in this aluminum band without benefit of protective plastic — no scratches appeared at all, even though there was no protective plastic in sight. But that's OK by me — I'm not one who leaves slipcovers on couches or wrappings on lampshades, so I might as well take the slight risk of going without this aesthetically unpleasing wrapping.
After dressing up my iPhone inside this $160 aluminum fortress, I took a good look at the result and was pleased. Sure, it's not the look that Apple design guru Jony Ive had in mind, but it's still beautiful in its own way. I didn't try dropping my iPhone to test the case's efficacy as a protector of the precious phone, but given that I've already dropped this phone three times since I got it, I'm sure I'll be able to report back its success or failure soon enough.
Sector 5: The Verdict
Whether you think this case is worth $159.95 is a matter of priorities and personal taste, but I think it's downright lovely. I also like the way there's only one screw to fiddle with rather than the multiple screws of previous Element cases I've tested.
This Element Case Sector 5 is now shipping, and here's a secret tip: I've heard rumors there will soon be a matching dock to go with it. I give the case a thumbs up, bestowing upon it the honor of being the only one I'm willing to place my iPhone 5 into ... so far.


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Sometimes, as a teacher, you get a golden nugget. I got two today! I walked into my room from my morning duty to see a beautiful paper flower on my computer (anonymous, even more mysterious!). Then, as I was looking over some artwork that was made today, I noticed this:
I'm not saying this has anything to do with me, but it warmed my heart!


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In the past year, even as relations with China have improved, Taiwan's government has been stepping up efforts to raise the island's profile.
It is part of a strategy promoted by President Ma Ying-jeou, who says Taipei must increase its so-called "soft power" if it is to stand on the international stage.
The strategy is wide-ranging. It includes developing globally famous brands, boosting Taiwan's presence not only in the high-tech sector but also in arts, food and fashion, and marketing great things about Taiwan.
As a result, the government has poured millions of dollars into supporting performance troupes, filmmakers and even pop singers.
Some of them have enjoyed regional or international acclaim, including a government-funded film that won an award at the Berlin International Film Festival this year. There are plans to spend $200m (£128m) to help the movie industry.
– BBC reports on Taiwan's focus on developing its soft power.
Inter-governmental diplomacy can only do so much.
Military build up, will only lead to costly and ultimately unsustainable arm race.
Public diplomacy aiming at western, regional and also the Chinese across the strait is what will bring peace and stability for Taiwan.


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I found the page below today on the British Oxford dictionary site which I thought was quite interesting. It is a list of British and equivalent American terms. What I find interesting are the American terms I now use instead of the British, such as eggplant. I wouldn't even know what a aubergine is. I wonder how many Australians would know what to get if you asked them to pick up an aubergine at the supermarket. Yet on the other hand I've never given in to saying aluminum, even though my science teacher in high school used the word all the time.
There are also many cases in which the two varieties of English use different terms to describe the same thing. Here's a list of various British words and expressions together with their American equivalents.... Read More
One time when I was providing computer support to a young client I remarked, "haven't you noticed your computer is set to American English". She asked, "why?" "The spelling is color and not colour", I remarked. She said, "that is how I spell the word". I asked, "how come?" She said, "I just do, why?" I said, "I find that strange as it is the American spelling". She said, "my teacher in secondary school was American, which probably explains why I spell it that way". Whilst I would never use spelling color, I heard recently the use of color as a spelling is more prevalent in Victoria than other states. I wonder why that would be?
One word which stood out is the British use 'boiler suit', the Americans use 'coveralls', whereas I would use 'overalls'. As for 'bumbag' the American expression is just not appropriate here. Somehow I don't think 'I'm a diamante cowboy' wouldn't have been quite as popular as 'I'm a rhinestone cowboy'. I had no idea the terms were synonymous. Don't even think about asking an American to meet you on the 'first floor' as you'll end up on different floors. The list certainly makes for a few chuckles.
How many words on the list have become standard use for you?
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WESTOVER — Somerset County Public Schools is in its 28th year of participation in the state Teacher of the Year (TOY) Contest. Each year schools are asked to choose their top teacher and those individuals compete on the county level. An Elementary Teacher of the Year and a Secondary Teacher of the Year are chosen after the process. From those two, a county TOY is named to represent the school system on the state level.
"This year's nominees are, as usual, strong educators who make a significant difference in the lives of their students," said school spokesman Leo Lawson.
Secondary teacher candidates are Jeremy Holland, art teacher at Crisfield Academy and High School; Vestina Davis, social studies teacher at Washington Academy and High School; Jeff Hale, special education teacher at J.M. Tawes Technology and Career School; and Tania Cunningham-Smith, special education teacher at Somerset Intermediate School.
Elementary school candidates are: Susan Finlayson, Grade 2 teacher at Woodson Elementary School; Debbie Whitney, Kindergarten teacher at Princess Anne Elementary School; and Melodi Power, media specialist at Greenwood Elementary School.
The teachers of the year and nominee for the state award will be announced at the school system's annual gala on March 20 at the Henson Center at UMES.


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Responding to the needs of its membership, OMERS is developing several new features and options. These will include:
"Members have clearly expressed the need for more flexibility to purchase service, greater access to personal pension information, and the ability to invest directly in the Fund," said OMERS Chief Pension Officer, Jennifer Brown.
"Our flexible, expert pension team gives us the capacity to develop these new features. We will be sure to communicate full details as they are finalized."
The private-sector purchase option and the AVC concept were approved by the OMERS Sponsors Corporation (SC) in 2009. Online access for retirees and deferred members will be the latest phase in the introduction of the myOMERS secure online tool.


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MURMANSK: The Northernmost City in the Arctic Circle.
Not everyone can say that they've traveled to the top of the world, but if you're in Russia, then you've got a better chance than most.
Located in the far north of Russia, Murmansk experiences extremely cold and long winters that last most of the year, a literal definition of a winter wonderland.
A place where even the Trans-Siberian rail ends, Murmansk is a feat by itself. A perfectly livable city with a fascinating history and beautiful nature to match.
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Rolling Stones rock Havana with with historic concert
The rock band's music was banned for years in the Caribbean country, but they finally put on a show for fans in the Cuban capital.Read the full story ›
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Ex-Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman diagnosed with cancer
The 79-year-old bassist - who quit the Stones in 1993 - has begun treatment after signs of prostate cancer were found in the "early stages".Read the full story ›
Bon Jovi records 'biggest international tour' of 2013
Rock band Bon Jovi has recorded the biggest international tour of 2013, attracting more than two million fans to their 90 sell-out shows and raking in close to £126 million.
The top-selling tour for a British act for 2013 was The Rolling Stones, with their shows grossing around £77.5 million, according to Billboard. In total, 326,998 fans attended the Stones' 23 sell-out shows across the year.
Boy band One Direction pipped Justin Bieber in the most-popular tour stakes, making the list at twelfth and thirteenth respectively.
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Jay-Z steals the show at Wireless Festival in London
Rap superstar Jay-Z stole the show in London as he headlined the Wireless Music Festival on its second night on Saturday.Read the full story ›
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Mick Jagger 'can't wait to play Glastonbury'
Mick Jagger has tweeted his excitement for his first ever performance with The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury 2013.Read the full story ›
Rolling Stones to play Glastonbury for first time ever
The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer's Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.
Primal Scream, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds and Elvis Costello are also among the big names with chart acts such as Professor Green and Dizzee Rascal.
The full line-up was announced on the Glastonbury website this evening.
The Stones have not played the festival before but their name became linked to the event late last year when it emerged they were getting together for 50th anniversary shows. They will play the festival on Saturday, June 29.
Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood set for third marriage
Rocker Ronnie Wood's new fiancee has revealed that the former party animal asked his future father-in-law for her hand in marriage.
The Rolling Stones star, 65, is set to wed theatre producer Sally Humphreys, who is 31 years his junior.
Humphreys, 34, has been dating the twice-divorced guitarist for about six months and the pair have known each other for nine years.
She told the Press Association: "It is true and we're both very happy."
Asked how Wood proposed, she said: "We've known each other for a long time.
"My parents were down for the Crossfire Hurricane (Rolling Stones documentary) premiere and he asked my dad around then. Then he asked me.
"But I knew it was on the cards because we'd already talked about it."
She said of the nuptials: "The wedding will be very simple...and we haven't set a date."
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The Rolling Stones confirm live shows in UK and US
The Rolling Stones have confirmed their first live shows for five years in both London and New Jersey.Read the full story ›
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Rare photos of The Rolling Stones uncovered
Fourteen unseen photographs of fresh faced Rolling Stones on their way to a gig in Dublin in 1965 have been uncovered by archivists.Read the full story ›


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Stone masonry has existed since man first learned to craft and use tools. Nothing is more stunning that the materials nature gives us. When you finish your home in stone you are making a bold statement that you deserve the best. Your home will have a "back to nature" look that will be envied and copied by your neighbours.
Stone masonry is one of the most widely respected crafts in the home building industry. It is an extremely delicate process, especially when dealing with raw stones. Judgement calls must be made on the structural needs to accommodate the weight. When set up by less experienced craftsmen, the weight of stone can not only pull away from the home over time, but can cause serious damage to the home's load-bearing structures. This is definitely an area to stay away from to-good-to-be-true estimates. It takes dedication, skill and experience to ensure you are getting your forever exterior out of stone. This is why we do not claim to be the cheapest, only the best long term value.
There are many benefits to having a stone finish on your home.
Homes with stone exteriors carry more curb appeal than any other home. Stone exudes formal, classical elegance. When using rougher, more unfinished pieces of stone the effect can be to make the home appear to be rustic and integrated into its natural surroundings. Stone is often used on a mere portion of the exterior and combined with brick or stucco for bold, creative appearances.
Stone is available in a wide range of styles, colors and textures. This gives designers and builders a great deal of freedom, as well as gives home buyers a chance to select from several architectural styles all within the realm of stone.
Rough – Though infrequent, sometimes the cut material or freshly quarried material is ready for installation once sized. This presents a rough, uneven face. Often paired wit slate or sandstone, rough stone is predominantly used outdoors where it gives a very rustic demeanor.
Polished – Polishing is the most frequently applied finish. It follows the finest honing and employs polishing abrasives that add a brilliant mirror effect to the stone surface.
Honed – This finish produces a smooth surface by using abrasives of ever finer grain on the surface, so there is not a single polishing but progression of polishes. Honed finish is not reflective and brings more of a matte finish which preserves stone's natural aesthetic characteristics.
Manufactured Stone – Manufactured stone come in prefabricated slabs to provide a quicker and more cost efficient stone exterior. Raw stones are crushed and finely formed and polished into an incredibly dazzling finish.
Stone forms an extremely durable exterior. As a protective surface, stone resists wear from wind, rain, ice and sun. Stone walls provide the finest resistance to insect damage. They are able to withstand fire and heat, saving your home from damages and repair costs. A properly installed stone finish will limit your needs for costly, and time consuming maintenance.
Environmental Benefits
Stone finishes reduce the need to harvest new materials due to their incredible longevity. The fact that they do not need replacing also controls the flow of old, non-recyclable material hitting the landfill. When stone is purchased from local quarries, there are also environmental benefits from more conservative shipping. Alberta has an abundant amount of stone resources that can keep our purchasing local and environmentally friendly.
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North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said the Parades Commission's decision on tomorrow (Thursday's) Twelfth parade
Social housing need must not be overlooked
A South Belfast MLA has called for an increase to the housing investment in South Belfast while welcoming the installation of new heating systems.Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey has highlighted some of the projects that are underway in South Belfast.
Flags tarnish move on mural
A loyalist area of South Belfast has come in for criticism for the flying of paramilitary flags despite a separate move to paint over a highly contentious mural in the area this week. South Belfast MLA Conall McDevitt has called for immediate action in removing UVF and UDA flags flying from private houses in Sandy Row just as the area also received positive attention for painting over an infamous UFF mural on the edge of the loyalist stronghold.
Colin's poster boys and girls
SCHOOLCHILDREN from the Colin area have won an art competition aimed at helping spread the message
Jennifer lands top Stormont role
West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann is Sinn Féin's new Junior Minister at the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister. Jennifer will take over from Martina Anderson, who is Strasbourg-bound as the party's newest MEP.
Suicide to top Exec meeting
The First and Deputy First Ministers have vowed to raise the issue of suicide prevention at today's meeting of the Northern Ireland Executive. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness made the pledge during a meeting with West Belfast MLA Sue Ramsey to discuss the Health Committee Chair's concerns over the lack of urgency around the 'Protect Life' strategy.


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Last fall we went camping in Voyagers National Park in northern Minnesota. This national park has islands throughout the park where people can set up a tent and camp. The only way to get on the island with your camping gear is to shuttle it out in a boat. The soft camping gear (pillows, sleeping bags, tents, etc…) can all be easily placed into several large 30" x 40" nylon laundry bags. This keeps the items from getting dirty and also protects them from water splashing into the boat. The laundry bag not only makes hauling the items to the camp ground easy it also keeps your items organized.
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Founded in Florence in 1988 by Laura Andreini, Marco Casamonti and Giovanni Polazzi, Archea is today a network of more than 80 architects operating in six different cities – in Milan, Rome, Beijing, Dubai, São Paolo as well as in the headquarter office in Florence. The founding partners were joined in 1999 by Silvia Fabi who coordinates the design activities of the architecture practice.
The interests and research activities of the firm range from the landscape to the city, from buildings to design. Even if the focus is on architecture, the projects vary from graphic design to publishing –through the direction and editorship of the international review of architecture "Area" – from exhibitions to applied research.
The complementariness of the various activities focused on the design process with regard to different project scales open up a constant critical reflection on the issues of architectural construction. Each partner, besides his or her research in the field of design, conducts research at the architecture faculties of Florence and Genoa, where architect Marco Casamonti is full professor of architectural and urban planning.
In 2008 Archea decided to adopt the ISO management system in order to optimize and rationalize the administrative and productive processes associated with architectural design, thus guaranteeing a constant quality level. The firm has therefore obtained UNIENISO9001 certification from Moody International, both for the supply of architectural planning services and for the supervision of construction works.
In the course of the years the firm has been invited to prestigious national and international competitions, winning, among others, the competition for the Pirelli Office Building in the former Ansaldo area, the competition for the Archaeological Museum on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway and the competition by invitation for the construction of a more than 90 meters tall tower in the center of Tirana, which is currently in construction.
The firm has won numerous international recognitions and has participated, with their built works, in several editions of the Venice Biennale of Architecture. Most important projects of the firm, both public and private, comprise: the Municipal library of Nembro (Bergamo), the transformation of the former Wine Warehouse of the harbor of Trieste, the new Antinori Winery in San Casciano Val di Pesa (Florence), the social and educational center of Seregno, the UBPA B3-2 Pavilion at the World Expo 2010, the Green Energy Laboratory for the Jiao Tong University in Shanghai and the city of ceramics near Li Ling (Hunan), in China.
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Laura Andreini (Florence, 1964), Marco Casamonti (Florence, 1965), Giovanni Polazzi (Florence, 1959), architects and graduates from the Faculty of Architecture of Florence, founded Studio Archea in the same city in 1988. Silvia Fabi joined the firm in 1999.
Their principal activity, i.e. experimentation in the field of design and construction on various scales, from objects to buildings to town plans, is combined with extensive research activities in the field of architectural planning at different Italian architecture faculties. Specifically, Marco Casamonti is full professor in architectural planning at the architecture faculty of the University of Genoa and Laura Andreini is researcher at the architecture faculty of Florence. This activity has been accompanied by an intense work of in-depth analysis and critical reflection on architectural issues, diffused through treatises and writings which have been published in books and magazines in Italy and abroad, the organization and creation of exhibitions, events and workshops associated with architectural design. Marco Casamonti has since 1997 been chief editor of the international architecture magazine "Area". From 1999 to 2013 he has been co-editor with Paolo Portoghesi of the magazine "Materia", and from 2006 to 2008 he has been scientific director of the Foundation of the "Annals of Architecture and the city, Naples".
Many of the architectures realized by the firm have not only appeared in magazines and books of international repute, but also been chosen for prestigious architecture reviews and exhibitions. Archea has participated in many of the most important national and international architecture competitions and consultations, obtaining numerous recognitions and prizes: in 1999 the third prize for the new headquarters of the architecture faculty of Venice. In 2001 and 2002 the firm was shortlisted as candidate to design the rapid train stations in Turin and Florence; it was also invited by the Novoli property developer, as one of the nine Italian groups selected for the construction of a block in the former Fiat area in Florence, in 2003. In 2004 the firm was invited, together with architect Rafael Moneo, to participate in the competition for the new Cinema Palace of Venice. In 2005 it won the competition by invitations for the realization of one of the 10 towers to be built within the context of the master plan for the new centre of Tirana. In 2005 it won the international competition by invitation promoted by Pirelli Re and Morgan Stanley – in a tie with Michael Maltzan Architecture – for the former Ansaldo area in Milan in the Greater Bicocca area. In 2007 it was classified as number two within the context of the competition for the "Music and culture park of Florence" and since 2006 it has participated in numerous competitions in China including the important project for the Meixi Lake Cultural Center of Changsha, in 2011.
The firm has participated in, organized and ideated numerous exhibitions and events. In 1996 it was invited to participate in the Italian section of the VI International Architecture Exhibition of Venice with the Amusement Centre of Curno (BG); in 2002 it was invited to participate in the International Stone Architecture Exhibition and in the exhibition of Italian architecture in Tokyo titled "From futurism to a possible future" with the House in Leffe; in 2008 the design of the Nembro Library was selected for the exhibition of the Design Museum of London, and in 2010 it participated in the show "AILATI Riflessi dal futuro" within the context of the XII International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennial. In 2011, the MuBe, Brazilian Museum of Sculpture of São Paulo in Brazil, hosted the monographic exhibition "ARCHEA Sustainable Landmarks", presented in 2012 at the T Art Center of Beijing.
The realized architectures of the firm comprise projects as the new Municipal Library of Nembro and the Albatros Camping of San Vincenzo, Livorno, of 2007. In 2008 the Edison Library in Livorno and in 2009 the new Town Hall of Merate, Lecco and the Municipal Library and Auditorium of Curno, Bergamo were inaugurated. In 2010 the firm realized the B3-2 Pavilion in the Urban Best Practices Area in Shanghai, within the context of the Universal Exposition. In 2011 the expansion and renovation of the Perfetti Van Melle plant in Lainate, Milan was completed; in 2012 the Green Energy Laboratory in Shanghai was opened; in 2015 the Li Ling World Ceramic Art City was completed.
Recently completed projects comprise the new Antinori Winery in San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence and the new community and education center of Seregno. Constructions nearing completion comprise the Tower of Tirana, Albania, UAE, the Changri-La Winery in Penglai, the Yanqing winery expo in China and the transformation of the former Wine Warehouse of the Harbor of Trieste.
The firm's six branches in Florence, Milan, Rome, Beijing, São Paolo and Dubai currently employ about ninety professionals from different regions and universities in the world.


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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's inexperience and reckless behaviour are a major cause for concern for the South, a top Seoul official has said. South Korean Defence Minister Han Min-koo believes the battery of missile tests from Pyongyang since Kim came to power is a sign of his impulsive nature.
"Kim Jong-un was just 27 when he came to power with very little time to prepare. Add to that, he is very young, he lacks experience," he told CNN on the sidelines of a defence forum in Singapore.
"If you look at his father, Kim Jong-Il, during his 18-year reign, there were about 18 missile tests. During Kim Jong-un's four-year reign, there [have been] 25 missile tests."
North Korea is believed to have conducted its most recent ballistic missile test on 31 May, but it reportedly ended in failure.
Tensions in the Korean Peninsula have been running high since Pyongyang carried out a nuclear test in January and followed it up with numerous missile launches.
Nuclear disarmament
Han said he was sceptical of the North's claims that it had managed to miniaturise nuclear warheads to fit them on ballistic missiles.
However, "if they continue to progress with the miniaturisation technology, we think it may be possible to deliver it in other ways such as an artillery shell or the form of a nuclear mine", he warned.
At a party congress in May, Kim proposed high-level military talks with the South to "prevent in advance" another Korean War and ease tensions.
The offer was rebuffed by Seoul, which has maintained that it will only engage in dialogue with North Korea if it made a concrete commitment towards disbanding its nuclear arsenal.
Han added: "South Korea, the United States and other countries will never acknowledge a nuclear North Korea. Therefore, we have to reassure this action and keep pressuring to make denuclearisation possible.
"The world knows North Korea's nuclear and missile programme ignores non-proliferation and international norms and threatens the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.
"North Korea needs to show a sincere will to denuclearise and bring this to the negotiating table."
Pyongyang has defended its right to build and maintain nuclear weapons, saying they deterred the threat of a foreign invasion.


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Coal Mining
A carbonaceous fossil fuel, coal has a long history as the key energy source in the transition to industrialization, beginning in 17th-century Europe.
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A carbonaceous fossil fuel, coal has a long history as the key energy source in the transition to industrialization, beginning in 17th-century Europe.
The fur trade began in the 1600s in what is now Canada. It continued for more than 250 years. Europeans traded with Indigenous people for beaver pelts. The demand for felt hats in Europe drove this business. The fur trade was one of the main reasons that Europeans explored and colonized Canada. It built relationships between Europeans and Indigenous peoples.
(This article is a plain-language summary of the fur trade. If you are interested in reading about this topic in more depth, please see our full-length entry, Fur Trade in Canada.)
Pro pelle cutem (a Latin phrase meaning "a pelt for a skin") is the traditional motto of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC). It was adopted soon after the company received its charter in 1670 and has remained on the HBC coat of arms, apart from a brief period of rebranding between 2002 and 2013.
The development of steam-powered railways in the 19th century revolutionized transportation in Canada and was integral to the very act of nation building. Railways played an integral role in the process of industrialization, opening up new markets and tying regions together, while at the same time creating a demand for resources and technology.
The Royal William was the first Canadian ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steam power. It was built by Messrs Black and Campbell and launched on 27 April 1831 by Lord and Lady Aylmer at Québec. The steam
In Canada's age of sail (1800-75) over 4000 ships, each exceeding 500 tons burthen, were built in Canada. In 1878 Canadian-registered ships numbered 7196 and totalled 1 333 015 tons. Among the nations, Canada stood fourth in seagoing tonnage.
Two basic types of axe were used in the early 19th-century eastern forest industry. The more common poll axe had a single, fan-shaped cutting edge, a narrow head weighing 1.5-2.5 kg, and a hickory or maple handle. It was used for felling, scoring and lopping branches off fallen trees.
Wood was the staple of Canadian trade for much of the 19th century. Fueled by European demand, the timber trade brought investment and immigration to eastern Canada, fostered economic development, and transformed the regional environment far more radically than the earlier exploitation of fish and fur.
The first gasoline-powered automobile had arrived in Vancouver in 1904, and there were not many more by 1907. But that year someone in the local Imperial Oil office determined that filling cars with a bucket and funnel was not very safe. So the first Canadian filling station — a hot-water tank and a garden hose — was set up at the company's storage yard at Cambie and Smithe.
An explosion on 9 May 1992, deep inside the Westray Mine in Plymouth, Nova Scotia killed 26 underground miners.
When I graduated, I decided to become a millionaire, and someday I wanted to be in a position where I was calling the shots in building mines the right way and creating jobs. Clifford Frame, chief executive officer of Curragh Inc., in Northern Miner magazine, May, 1992.
Wayne Cheverie shifted uneasily in his chair as he waited to testify last week at a provincial inquiry into the fatal May 9, 1992, explosion at Nova Scotia's Westray coal mine.
Outside, a wet, heavy snowfall is turning rural Nova Scotia into a pre-Christmas postcard of frosted evergreens and rolling white fields. Inside, Allen and Debbie Martin sit at their kitchen table, sipping coffee and trying to put their feelings into words.


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Never have I ever taken so many selfies in my life before this weekend's trip to the Amalfi Coast. Every place we traveled, the background was so beautiful that you couldn't not take one.
This weekend, me and 20 others from my program hopped on a bus to Rome to check in for our Bus2Alps trip. Bus2Alps is a company that takes groups of usually college-aged kids around to different sites from the French Riviera to the region of Tuscany in Italy. Our trip was to the Amalfi Coast where we would be visiting Sorrento, Capri, Positano, and Pompeii.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for our trip. We swam in the Blue Grotto in Capri, took a chairlift to the summit of Anacapri, relaxed on the black-sand beach of Positano, cliff-jumped into the Mediterranean Sea, and explored Pompeii, to name a few.
By Sunday night, we were a tired out bunch, but we felt so lucky to have come on the trip. Beautiful is an understatement when it came to the Amalfi Coast. Bluer waters than I've ever seen before, sunnier skies, and amazing experiences.
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|House Vote #973 -- 111th - 1st Session (2009)
|First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act. - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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|Bill #
|Bill Sponsor
|Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3]
|Bill Title
|To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for other purposes.
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|Vote Summary
|Vote Detail
Aderholt, Robert (AL 4th) - Y
Akin, Todd (MO 2nd) - Y
Alexander, Rodney (LA 5th) - Y 1
Austria, Steve (OH 7th) - Y
Bachmann, Michele (MN 6th) - Y
Bachus, Spencer (AL 6th) - Y
Bartlett, Roscoe (MD 6th) - Y
Barton, Joe (TX 6th) - Y
Biggert, Judy (IL 13th) - Y
Bilbray, Brian (CA 50th) - Y
Bilirakis, Gus (FL 9th) - Y
Blackburn, Marsha (TN 7th) - Y
Blunt, Roy (MO 7th) - Y
Boehner, John (OH 8th) - Y
Bono Mack, Mary (CA 45th) - Y
Boozman, John (AR 3rd) - Y
Boustany, Charles (LA 7th) - Y
Brady, Kevin (TX 8th) - Y
Broun, Paul (GA 10th) - Y
Brown, Henry (SC 1st) - Y
Brown-Waite, Ginny (FL 5th) - Y
Buchanan, Vern (FL 13th) - Y
Burgess, Michael (TX 26th) - Y
Burton, Dan (IN 5th) - Y
Buyer, Steve (IN 4th) - Y
Calvert, Ken (CA 44th) - Y
Camp, Dave (MI 4th) - Y
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Hodes, Paul (NH 2nd) - NV
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Christine Hewitt
Christine joined the University in January 2006 working in Campus and Residential Services and played a key role in a 2 year project related to the implementation of the National Framework for Higher Education. Prior to this she worked for a Manufacturing company for 17yrs as Payroll Manager and a member of the HRM team responsible for the weekly payroll and providing an HR service to 900 staff.
In 2008 she moved into the Change Management team and was involved in the Lawyers review for business and administrative processes and responsible for the monthly reporting to Transformation Project Board.
She is currently PMO/Office Manager providing logistical and administrative support to both the planning and project management functions and the effective running of the directorate


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YOU MAY have read this week about an important new report outlining a masterplan for the future of Oldham town centre to 2035.
That will go before Cabinet next Monday (July 10) and – following that decision – I will blog about it next week.
What I will say now, however, is that the importance of having a plan for our future is more vital than ever and I saw that first-hand last week at the opening of Oldham's new digital hub in what was the Wahoo bar on Yorkshire Street.
This completes a dramatic transformation for a period building that had fallen into ruin and been empty for several years until the council bought it and refurbished it to attract new tenants.
Just a couple of weeks earlier 'Furniture by Lauren' also began trading next door at 46/48 Yorkshire Street in what was once known as the Kiss Bar.
Gavin and Lauren Howarth from Royton run this small family business. It specialises in made-to-measure sofas but also sells a full range of accessories and just one peek through the window – or at their website – shows you the kind of elegance and style on offer. They're yet another welcome addition to our Independent Quarter, so please pay them a visit…
The opening of the digital hub – at 38-44 Yorkshire Street – was an inspiring event.
The aim of this venture is to help local entrepreneurs launch and expand technology businesses.
On the upper floor is Wayra UK's Open Future North office, which is the northern branch of their national support network for technology firms, backed by the worldwide O2/Telefonica Group.
Ground floor is the new home to Hack Oldham (see above), our community-led 'makerspace' that has grown from humble beginnings to offer a great range of workshops and events to upskill residents.
They're also offering desk and workshop space on a daily, half-day or monthly basis plus training rooms in what is a great creative environment for people to network seven days a week – much better than working alone at home(!).
I'm particularly pleased that Wayra chose to come to Oldham.
As an administration we're clear that we are ambitious for everyone, so to attract their investment is fantastic.
But what was just as exciting was to see Wayra launching their new Fair By Design scheme: an investment fund that already has £8million to deploy, and is looking to raise up to £20million.
Its objectives are inspiring. It will support up to seven start-ups a year to tackle the 'poverty premium', and that's something that is very important to me.
It's hard enough being 'left behind' in 2017 and being among the one in five people that are living in poverty.
But what's even worse – and surely unjustified – is the 'poverty premium': the situation where people are actually paying more for everyday goods and services like energy, borrowing, transport, insurance and food than others who can more easily afford them.
The Fair By Design scheme complements our own drive for Inclusive Growth so that everyone gets the chance to share the benefits of economic prosperity.
This week, I was confirmed as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Lead on Fairness, Equality and Inclusion, so this is all very close to my heart.
To be tackling clear social injustice like this by supporting local tech companies to design solutions is something that can really put Oldham on the map.
The digital hub venture is also another important way in which we're diversifying our offer to residents and businesses.
We have many talented individuals and our goal is to provide them with opportunities here, so that they don't need to move elsewhere.
The Independent Quarter will be an ideal location for this. Once businesses grow out of the space provided by Wayra, they will get the chance to relocate nearby, ensuring they are still within easy distance and access to advice and that network of like-minded individuals.
Small to medium enterprises like these are vital to Oldham's economy – remember that around 85 percent of Greater Manchester's Gross Value Added (GVA), the total measure of the value of goods and services in the area, is generated by these companies.
Oldham's offer to business has never been stronger. I'm confident that through Wayra and Hack Oldham we can truly become a digital force in Greater Manchester – and one for positive social change and mobility.


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By Neil Patrick Healy
National signing day has come and gone. Every team in the country is undefeated, everyone thinks their recruiting haul is what will bring the program to the promise land and all parties are excited. Nevada is no different. The Pack has worked over a year to reel in the recruits that can propel the program over the top. It is time to highlight some of the key storylines in Nevada's 2016 class.
Nevada lands fifth year back
The surprise for Nevada on signing day was the commitment of graduate transfer running back Akeel Lynch. Lynch played his last four years at Penn State and will be immediately eligible to play in 2016. After coming into 2015 as the go-to option for the Nittany Lions, Lynch suffered from injuries and eventually lost his starting position to true freshman Saquon Barkley, who ran for 1,076 yards and seven touchdowns. Head coach Brian Polian said during the signing day press conference that he likes the size and strength that Lynch brings.
"He's a grown man," Polian said. "He's had four years in a Power 5 weight room. He looks like a grown man. He's a downhill guy. He's not going to outrun you around the edge. He is a downhill, one-cut runner who is fast enough to run away from safeties and we've seen it on film in the Big 10."
Lynch will help share the load in the backfield with rising star James Butler as the Wolf Pack looks to continue the trend of a two running back offense.
Adding talent and depth to the secondary
If there was one position that Polian showed the most excitement about, it was the secondary. Nevada adds five players in the defensive backfield and Polian noted that some will command early playing time despite the fact that the current core of defensive backs are already young.
"I think this DB crop is really good," Polian said. "I really do. I think one or two of these freshmen will end up in the depth. Hopefully not starting, but they might have to be in the two-deep early on."
The Wolf Pack adds four cornerbacks in Daniel Brown, Kevin Howell, Daq Irby and Marcus Lucas as well as safety Daylon Johnson.
Offensive line help
Nevada's offensive line play was a question mark all year due to a lack of depth and rash of injuries. Polian responded by adding five offensive linemen to help fill in the holes. Sean Krepsz and Jake Nelson come in via junior college, Carl Burton-Hill finished his senior season at Dixon High School in California, Ilya Lopez is a blue shirt that earned a scholarship as a preferred walk-on and Nate Brown enrolled this past January after delaying his enrollment six months.
Polian noted that he and Brown wanted to wait on Brown's enrollment so he could get extra time to develop without wasting his eligibility.
"We felt like he needed six months of physical growth and maturity, and darned if it wasn't the best decision that he and I made because he showed up here 20 pounds heavier," Polian said."He showed up at 280 pounds and it's not bad weight. He looks really good."
Hidden gems at running back
With the addition of Lynch, Nevada landed two running back prospects that seem to be flying under the radar around most recruiting circles. Nevada went way beyond its borders in picking up Jaxson Kincaide from powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and may have found a gem. Kincaide started his senior season as the third option at running back (both running backs ahead of him have signed with Division I programs), but injuries thrust him into the starting role. Kincaide finished the season with 1,289 yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 8.2 yards per carry.
Sacramento native Isaiah Hamilton was forced to miss his senior season due to transfer rules, which may have cost him bigger schools taking a look at him. Polian and the rest of the staff showed interest in Hamilton and were impressed with how he handled the situation.
"We really thought highly of him as a player off his junior film and extended an offer to him from that evaluation," Polian said. "Our feelings only got stronger as we watched him deal with the frustration of losing his senior season. He showed significant maturity and proved himself to be a great teammate as he went through a difficult situation."
Side notes
Nevada has continued to recruit in the state of Texas with relative success by adding two prospects from the Houston metro area. Wide receiver David Harvey and safety Daylon Johnson make up nine recruits from Texas that Polian has signed from the Lone Star State.
Defensive end Max Christensen III from Smithfield, Utah, signed his letter of intent, but is deferring to go on his Mormon mission, and will enroll in two years after the mission is complete.
Defensive linemen Nick Gregg is the lone northern Nevada prospect to sign with the Wolf Pack. Gregg hails from powerhouse Reed High School and is the two-time Division I North Region Defensive Player of the Year.
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General Pediatric Service
The General Pediatric Service (GPS) houses weekly continuity clinics in which residents build and follow a panel of patients for general ambulatory pediatric care. Each resident has clinic one 1/2 day per week, typically between the hours of 1-5:30 pm.
New patient appointments are one hour long, and 30-40 minutes are provided for follow-up and well-child care visits. Residents learn to provide comprehensive well-child care for healthy children from infancy to adolescence, as well as how to care for children with special health care needs. In addition, residents see patients with common acute ambulatory issues and complaints.
Teaching in continuity clinic is provided by board-certified general pediatric faculty, and occurs through both individual patient case discussions and formal didactics. Once per month, a senior resident leads a case-based discussion of an ambulatory topic of his/her choice, taken from their patient panel. The faculty and chief residents provide lectures on additional topics chosen from the general pediatric ambulatory curriculum two times per month.
The clinic is staffed by a full complement of personnel who work together to ensure family centered care. In addition to the physicians, there are clerical support staff, nursing staff, nursing case managers, a social worker, a dietitian, a child psychologist and Spanish language interpreters. Residents learn to apply a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care where appropriate.
Click here for sample daily and monthly schedules for housestaff continuity clinic.
During the second and third year, residents develop their telephone triage skills by answering after-hours patient phone calls under the supervision of a faculty member.
Each resident is paired with a GPS faculty advisor for their three years of training here at our hospital. Advisors serve as resources for the residents and are also responsible for reviewing feedback on the residents' performance in the ambulatory setting. Advisors and residents are expected to meet at least twice per year to review progress in continuity clinic and set goals for continued improvement.


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** Oliver Stone says living with terrorism is manageable(?) **
(Huh?… Like it's just one of life's little hassles!??)
There's another film festival going on this weekend and you know what that means…
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Forget the film critics, Oliver Stone is the loudest Bush critic this weekend at the San Sebastian International Film Festival:
"From September 12 on, the incident (the attacks) was politicized and it has polarized the entire world," said Stone. "It is a shame because it is a waste of energy to see that the entire world five years later is still convulsed in the grip of 9/11.
"It's a waste of energy away from things that do matter which is poverty, death, disease, the planet itself and fixing things in our own homes rather than fighting wars with others. Mr. Bush has set America back 10 years, maybe more."
The director of blockbusters such as "Platoon," and "JFK" said the U.S. reaction to the attacks was out of proportion.
"If there had been a better sense of preparation, if we had a leadership that was more mature," he said. "We did not fight back in the same way that the British fought the IRA or the Spanish government fought the Basques here. Terrorism is a manageable action. It can be lived with," said Stone.
Except, of course, for the 3,000 who died on 9-11… They're dead.
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Surely, Stone sees the difference between a separatist in a break away region and an Islamofascist who's intent is domination?
Stone must have missed the latest Basque Separatist press conference held this past weekend.
It's nothing less than a small miracle that Stone did not twist "World Trade Center" with a heavy dose of liberalism.


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Patching: Overseeing The Hurdle
Patch fatigue is a term that's buzzing amongst IT managers due to the devastating number of patches enterprises need to keep their environment safe and updated.
2016 IBM Security Report covered 18 years of patches with over 100,000 known vulnerabilities. Though only a few of these vulnerabilities affect each device in a network at any time, these security risks stack up fast. Patch fatigue has caught the notice of IT departments since it's a tedious task, even with an insignificant environment.
In a recent study conducted by Tripwire, 500 US based-IT professionals about how they cope up with patching and the study revealed the following:
Patch Management is Time Consuming: Patch management can take hundreds of hours every month, regardless of how big or small the organization is or for hundreds and thousands of endpoints. If a patch requires the system to be restarted, lots of time will be lost in that process.
What to do: Post working hours where the business is affected the least, deploy a patch management tool that automates the patching process during maintenance windows. This way focus can be given on mission critical patches and also ascertain the most vulnerable areas. SecPod Saner provides visibility into missing patches. Updating applications with patches is the easiest way to prevent perpetrators from using vulnerabilities to exploit systems.
Saner provides access to the latest vendor patches that are tested by experts. With its capability to identify vulnerabilities and map appropriate patches to remove vulnerabilities, Saner automates the process of security patch management. This frees up considerable time for IT staff while knowing that patches on endpoint systems are up to date. Saner also provides crucial information on the severity of detected vulnerabilities which is useful in deciding whether or not to apply patches on critical systems. Saner makes Patch Management an easy task.
Beyond Microsoft and Operating Systems: The patching process is not only limited to Windows or other operating systems. Third-party applications also include patches and not every patch are created the same. Vendors like Java and Flash are the pain points most of the time whereas applications like WordPress are easy to update.
What to do: The patch management tool also works with major third-party vendors. Saner supports the use of third-party applications by employing an effective patch management solution. The patch management solution is offered as part of a complete endpoint management that can integrate with other capabilities through a combined method to patch and overall endpoint management. Combining the patches together will save time and resources if a department or collection of devices shares software that is alike.
The Troublemakers, Java and Flash: Java and Flash are bundled with other products and hence are two of the most crucial contributors to patch fatigue. Bundling products create version control issues since it's problematic to identify which patches for Java and Flash are to be deployed to which devices.
What to do: Having an inventory tool is the finest way to manage this problem. Scanning each device thoroughly for the software and software version will permit proper patch deployment.
Organized Scheduling and Acute Fixes: Microsoft releases Patch Tuesday every second Tuesday of every month, providing updates for its catalog of products. This schedule has reduced the burden for many IT managers. Apple releases patch update on an irregular basis which creates a bigger challenge if the environment has numerous operating systems.
What to do: Create a schedule to implement the Patch release. One period during the month to patch devices will be apt. Circulating through groups or devices for less-critical patches helps spread the workload. Patching needs to take place regularly to prevent any hazard to network security.
Understanding the version: Updating the OS in two different fashions for Windows 10 is Microsoft's new strategy. Long-term servicing branch (LTSB) is the popular Windows update with security updates and bug fixes. Customers can also use the current branch (CB) which includes new features. New features support end users but testing and possible system downtimes are the shortcomings.
What to do: Before updating to the CB conduct a test. Updating to the CB is unadvisable if the business has legacy applications knotted to the older OS versions.
Patching and Vulnerability Management: Vulnerabilities may continue to exist in the network even after patching and it is important to recognize where these prospective drawbacks occur, mainly in legacy applications and older versions of operating systems.
What to do: Patching is the initial phase for safeguarding a network. This is not the end to the work. Understanding the IT network thoroughly through precise reporting will detect areas of concern. Removing discontinued products will also help in alleviating various problems. Until devices update or patch themselves, the IT manager has to discover the best method to handle every difficult task and release the pain related with patch fatigue.
Saner simplifies vulnerability management to a daily routine. Saner helps keep endpoints secure by proactively assessing and remediating vulnerabilities. Search for 'heartbleed', get the list of all endpoints affected by this vulnerability in less than a second. Saner performs detection and remediation throughout the network in a matter of minutes, ensuring all endpoint systems in the organization are free from vulnerabilities.
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John Frum – A Stirring In The Noos
Released by: Relapse Records
Released on: May 12th, 2017.
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The debut album from John Frum (a band, not a person), is A Stirring In The Noos, comprised of eight tracks running roughly forty minutes in length intricately bridging the gap between psychedelia and technical death metal. John Frum is a four piece made up of Matt Hollenberg on guitar, Eli Litwin on drums, Derek Rydquist on vocals and Liam Wilson on bass.
The album, released via Relapse Records, starts off with Presage Of Emptiness, a five minute assault on the sense comprised of brutal cookie monster style vocals that you probably won't understand and a some absolutely wicked drumming courtesy of Litwin. The guitar work here is odd, kind of spastic and not always the kind of shredding you'd expect from a death metal track, but it gives this track, and the other seven on the album, an interesting schizophrenic feeling that works quite well.
Up next, Pining Light, a four minute track that sees Rydquist's vocals get a bit more discernable (at least to start) and the band backing him get incredibly technical. This one changes tempos and shifts gears a few times throughout its running time, making it an interestingly unpredictable entry form the band. This one is remarkably eclectic, it really is all over the place and it's quite experimental. Track three, Memory Palace, is the longest track on the record at just over nine minutes in length. It opens with a sort of mellow, droney intro that, two and a half minutes later, heads straight on into some seriously sludgy territory. It's never doom or stoner rock, it's way too unpredictable to fall into that style. It's almost like free jazz in how it goes in so many different directions at once – it's pretty amazing. The first half of the album finishes up with Through Sand And Spirit, the shortest track here at three minutes and twenty-two seconds in length. This is the closest thing here to traditional death metal, it's fast and speedy and intense with the low, guttural vocals associated with the genre, but again, John Frum doesn't adhere to convention, channeling some Faith No More or maybe Mr. Bungle or Fantomas into the mix in healthy doses.
Lacustrine Divination kicks off the second half, spending just over six minutes. It opens with an ambient, trance inducing instrumental section, very clam and very mellow – almost dreamlike. Just before the one minute mark the drums and guitars and bass swell up in the mix, until the eventually dominate. Rather than blast you right from the start, however, the musicians continue to build just a bit longer until the vocals kick in. Once they do, this one stays planted firmly in mid-tempo territory, some mathy chord changes keeping us on our toes while the drum and bass keep things moving along at a good clip. He Come, clocking in at four minutes even, also opens on a quieter note, though it's a slightly unnerving one, sounding almost like something out of a horror movie soundtrack. The percussion kicks through into the mix and the guitar and bass play in time with the drums – it gets pretty crunchy here for a bit, then those weird, jazz influences take over again and they band somehow manage to sound like they're playing together and apart all at the same time. It's the only instrumental track on the record and it segues directly into Assumption Of Form by way of some weird, trippy effects work – there's no pause, it just slows down, moves into the next track, then speeds up. Once it does that, Assumption sees the band back in more familiar territory, Rydquist grunting his way through the vocals with the drums hitting so fast and so hard as to approach blast beat territory at times. It all finishes off with the album's closer, Wasting Subtle Body, a three and a half minute rager than closes things out on an incredibly aggressive note. It comes at you fast, maybe the fastest track on the record, but again, the playing is so tight and yeah, so clean, that you can make it all out very clearly and appreciate just how technical this band gets and how good they are at what they do.
Check out some of the band's official videos for a few tracks off of this record below:


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Wonder why we never experience dearth in styling jewellery? Well, that's because our gorgeous #BellesOfPipaBella surprise us by styling PB jewellery in newer ways. So, to raise a toast to these lovely customers and to introduce you to novel ways for styling jewellery; we are picking our current faves:
@nikitadmadhani chose her favourites from the #JewelLab Collection and she mixed and matched the crystals, Ruby and Emerald with a dash of gold for the earrings creating a gorgeous Ruby ring and Champagne gold necklace. Must say, we love her choice of crystals and the way she has paired it up with an embellished top!
@thestylechair quizzes, "What's it that you look for when buying accessories? For me! Firstly I see if they are lightweight because I normally wear most of my accessories throughout the day at work. Secondly, they need to be unique, in terms of colour or design. The @pipabella Summer collection hit both those spots💯 and completed my look to perfection from my trip to the Tulip Fields in Netherlands." We absolutely love our floral earrings against the vibrant backdrop!
@thegypsypanda says, "Getting my whites out and teaming it up with pretty flower pieces from the pearls refashioned collection by @pipabella." This duo of a crisp white shirt and matte gold flower earrings is on our must-try list!
@zoecious flaunts this pretty customized pendant with her pop coloured lip and a solid t-shirt 💙
@nitikaa.sharmaa says, "Being a big fan of jewelry, I always love exploring new ones which are minimal and fuss-free. And then I got to know about @pipabella's new Seaside Shells Collection which has all the beach vibes you're looking for ✨"
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Venarchie began using SPT Security in January 2013 and we have been impressed by their professionalism and high level of service. Previous security companies always started off well but after a few months failed to deliver on their promises. We have had no such issues with SPT after almost three years. On several occasions SPT security patrol staff have gone well above expectations when discovering a mechanical issue or burglary in the middle of the night I am more than happy to recommend SPT for your security needs.
SPT have looked after The Orthodontic Specialists security needs for a number of years now. They have, at all times, been extremely reliable and efficient. The staff are very accommodating when we require last minute changes to our daily scheduled collections and any call outs are attended promptly. They provide a professional security service and I would highly recommend SPT to other businesses.
SPT security have been provided security patrols to 21 sites located in & around Launceston for over 4 years now. I have found the companies communication is excellent & we are always promptly informed of any events or concerns the patrolling guards find on their patrols. Major issues are reported to the Launceston General Hospital security control room to follow up on or to the nominated contact person for each site. All events are also reported to myself & the site managers the following morning by email or phone call. All requests for additional patrols or calls for assistance are never a problem for the guards on duty. I have no hesitation in recommending SPT to any potential client.
The Burnie City Council recently engaged the services of SPT to undertake Security Services for Council's facilities as well as undertaking cash collection from It's parking infrastructure. The security services include patrols, alarm responses and casual guard services and the cash collection involves collections from street metres, ticket machines and other parking infrastructure. SPT's professionalism and value for money as well as the accommodating attitude of its staff has allowed a solid working relationship to be formed with Council. I would have no hesitation in recommending SPT as a preferred provider of security associated services.


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|Belfast Area High School
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At Rockport, Emma Gutheinz scored three goals to lead the Windjammers by the Lions.
Kristina Alex chipped in with a goal and two assists for the winners while Lexi Doudera, Haley Williams and Lea Smith each added a goal.
Rachel Pease recorded her fifth shutout of the season for Camden Hills, which enjoyed an 18-2 advantage in shots.


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How I can help you
With more that 40 years experience in the fashion industry, I bring to all mentoring sessions current and important branding and marketing strategies across many platforms. My experience covers the apparel industry in many forms, both retail and wholesale, and includes branding, repositioning a brand, marketing and merchandising and conceptualizing your brand.....getting down to it's DNA.
I am currently a professor of business and marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City as well as the co-owner of a marketing/branding/business building consulting company, incubator1. My clients include both retailers and wholesalers in apparel. And in the past I have worked within the home decor and food service businesses. Having worked for major department and specialty stores, full price and off price, and having had my own retail store and an ecommerce site I bring to all mentoring sessions a unique perspective.
The hours I mentor at SCORE are Thursdays 11 - 5 at 26 Federal Plaza. One of those Thursdays I am at he SIBL Library at 34 th Street and Madison Avenue from 4 - 7:40. Because of the very nature of the fashion industry I only mentor in the face to face environment. Email, phone and face time mentoring is too much of a challenge and generally unproductive to both clients and myself. All new or first time clients must book their initial appointment using the SCORE on line calendar which is updated on a regular basis with my available hours on Thursdays. Unfortunately, this is the only day I am available to SCORE mentoring sessions.
I look forward to meeting you all so please feel free to go the the SCORE on line calendar and find a day and time convenient to your schedule and book an appointment so I can hopefully set you on the path of a successful fashion business.
Areas of Expertise
- Sales, Marketing & Public Relations
Industry Experience
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MathWorks today announced Risk Management Toolbox, which offers risk managers a set of functions and apps in MATLAB to develop and validate risk models and perform risk simulation. By supporting the development of models and helping to simulate scenarios, Risk Management Toolbox allows for accurate assessment of risk factors when performing credit and market risk analysis, modeling, and simulation.
Financial, quant, and risk professionals can now model probabilities of default, create credit scorecards, perform credit portfolio analysis, and backtest models to assess potential for financial loss. Risk Management Toolbox offers an open and customizable platform for mathematical modeling, visualization, and integrated risk analysis, modeling, and simulation across risk domains, helping to assess corporate and consumer credit risk, as well as market risk models. The toolbox runs within MATLAB, which provides an environment for mathematical exploration with royalty-free options for production deployment.
Key features of the toolbox include a Binning Explorer app for automatic and manual binning for credit scorecards, credit portfolio simulation tools to analyze credit portfolio risk, and backtesting tools for value-at-risk (VaR) models. Risk Management Toolbox, when combined with additional MATLAB products, provides a scalable solution that meets research and production applications needs across varied projects and timeframes, and offers interactive customized apps and detailed reports.
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Houston area bars great for a craft beer
Craft beer is so popular in Houston right now, that it's hard to find a less-than-crowded bar on any given weeknight.
Whether it's a beer cellar, a brewery or an underground downtown favorite, Houston bars make and serve some of the finest craft brews.
DOWNTOWN HALLS: Lyric Market culinary hall to open fall 2018 in downtown Houston
Last year Houston craft beer industry got even bigger with the opening of Heights Brewing Company located in Oak Forest.
Here is a look at some of the most popular, best beer offerings or just simply good-vibe places that you and your crew could experience in Houston.
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Feel free to put your favorite watering hole below, down in the comments below.
Julie Takahashi is a digital reporter at Chron.com loves to drink a cold brew and play trivia. You can read more of her stories here and follow her on twitter at @Julie_Takahashi.


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Just in time for Father's Day, a shirt and tie card. I found this card on pinterest, I clicked on the pin, went to he blog post, found the link to download the cut file for the card, but alas the link was broken. So I decided to make one myself. This is was a came up with.
In my haste to get the card in the mail I forgot to take a picture of the card I made, but the picture above should give you a good idea. Here's the link to my pin of the original card
Here is the download for the cut files.
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Dorothy Snyder.
Forecasters are calling for the hurricane to hit Monday or Tuesday, but since it�s a woman, I�m thinking it will be here Thursday or Friday. Come on, they�re never on time!
Forget milk, bread and eggs, get out and get some candy. Just because it�s going to rain, kids will still be coming Wednesday night, make sure you give them something good.
If the storm is bad, I may have to run out and get a generator. The last thing I want is to be stuck home with four chicks, three of whom have cat food breath, and no TV.
A Russian man won�t pay a traffic ticket because the upcoming end of the world in December makes the payment senseless. I wonder if that�s how my wife feels about credit cards?
The Eagles have had a week to prepare for what is their biggest game in the past two years. With a win today, Andy Reid, Michael Vick and the rest of the team could right the ship and point the team toward the playoffs.
Prediction: Falcons 38, Eagles 9.
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Matthew T. Schippers Joins TWG
TWG is very pleased to announce that Matthew T. Schippers has become associated with the firm. Matthew was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 2008, with Highest Distinction, and his Juris Doctorate, Order of the Coif, from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2016. While in law school, Matthew served as an Articles Editor for Volume 64 of Kansas Law Review. He also received the J.L. Weigand Scholarship, the UMB Bank Excellence in Estate Planning Award, and the Robert E. Edmunds Prize in Corporation and Securities Law. After earning his doctorate at KU, Matthew continued his education at New York University School of Law and received a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation. While attending NYU, Matthew served as a Graduate Staff Editor of the Tax Law Review.
Matthew joins two experienced TWG lawyers who have earned their LL.M. in Taxation. Thomas C. Triplett received his LL.M. from New York University, and Ross E. Hellwig received his LL.M. from the University of Florida College of Law. TWG's depth of tax knowledge, education, and experience provides an unparalleled depth of analysis and success oriented planning for its clients.
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I downloaded the Nimbie plus driver (again).
When I open the dBpoweramp Configuration, it says that the dbpoweramp Music converter is unregistered even though I have reloaded it after registering.
It also says that Batch Ripper: Release 1.5 [Unregistered Requires Reference]. I re-downloaded the reference software but that didn't change anything.
When I open the dbpoweramp batch converter, on the left side there is a list that contains CD-ROM Drive (F which is where the Nimbie Plus is. (The Nimbie is saying it's ready). But nothing happens when I click on the box for F:.
In batch ripper, I am not seeing the icon to rip anything. Clicking on convert doesn't do anything.
When I open CD ripper, it shows the Nimbie as F [TEAC -CV-W5600S]. I configured it to multi-encode with a path to an external drive I've been using When I click on "insert Audio", nothing happens.
When I enter the configure function on CD ripper and run the detect, it says there is no cache.
Please help. I spent $39 for total frustration.


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