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Not a day goes by that we are not contacted via our online chat for lifestyle advice. Although Partners ID sells lifestyle jewelry, it seems people are hungry for information regarding the lifestyle. At first, our operator explained her purpose, now she simply redirects them to ASN Lifestyle Magazine.
Although shy to admit this, people are hungry for sex. They want to see it, read about it and mostly, engage in it. Remember sneaking peeks at Playboy and later at Penthouse magazines? These publications seemed so racy, so edgy! Now ASN is giving these publications a run for their money!
Although ASN is new to the game, they have been gathering steam at an alarmingly rapid rate. They are strictly a digital publication, yet have gained an incredible amount of notoriety in a very short period of time.
Playboy was the first magazine to arrive on the scene in December of 1953. It was very controversial when it was first published due to the naked centerfolds. The majority of women featured were famous actresses and models.
The magazine was a pioneer in its liberal outlook but often included interviews with conservative political and other famous figures. Men claimed they were mostly interested in this magazine because of the articles. While the magazine is certainly a worthwhile publication, it seems geared primarily towards men. The use of models and actresses is strictly to sell the magazine. They might be picture perfect, but it doesn't feel as though they are genuinely sexual.
Penthouse took this type of magazine to the next level. Rather than concerning themselves with upholding a conservative feel, they pushed the limits and created a soft porn magazine. Again, this magazine hired models and porn stars to pose in sexually explicit poses. Over the years, they have become a hard core porn magazine. Penthouse routinely hires professional writers for article content. The advertisers are not exclusively involved in the porn industry.
What sets ASN Lifestyle Magazine apart from every other publication is its authenticity. The photos are not of models and actresses but rather of people who are actually in the lifestyle. Nobody is simulating anything. What you see is what it is. This is the lifestyle. When you see anything sexual, it is between consenting, loving adults, not paid actors and models.
The sexual content is natural and beautiful. It represents the love and eroticism that define the swinger lifestyle.
The blogs and articles are written by people who are in the lifestyle and are speaking from personal experience. They are offering advice and giving outsiders a peek into what swingers are truly about.
Both men and women will find things that they identify with between the covers of ASN Lifestyle Magazine. It is not geared toward a male or female audience. It is strictly a magazine devoted to those who are interested in a swinger lifestyle.
Even the advertising is geared towards the lifestyle. You don't see car ads or advertising for random products. Everything is designed to attract people who are a part of the lifestyle.
What started out as a good idea has blossomed overnight into something most swingers look forward to every other month. This magazine is packed with everything a swinger might need. There are advice columns, etiquette information, vacation ideas, swing club exposés, even lube recommendations. ASN Lifestyle Magazine includes all aspects of the swinger lifestyle in each publication. No political commentaries or controversial topics that do not involve the lifestyle.
When was the last time you encountered any magazine that was this laser focused?
Bottom line, if you are in the lifestyle, or looking to enter the lifestyle, ASN Lifestyle magazine is a must read. If there is something missing, trust me, the editor would like to know so it can be included in the future.
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Exciting things are coming for GIS users in 2018 - ArcGIS Desktop 10.6 and ArcGIS Pro 2.1 are being released in January, along with some great new tools, features and functionality. Esri Technical Support is excited to work with our customers in these new environments, but what does this mean for some of the older platform versions?
Alas, on January 1, 2018, ArcGIS 10.1 is officially retired!
Here's a quick list of what this entails:
- Technical Support will not be available for ArcGIS Desktop 10.1, ArcGIS Server 10.1, or Enterprise GDBs at 10.1
- It will not be possible to request a Support Case for ArcGIS Desktop/Server/Enterprise 10.1
- We are here to help you with upgrading. If you need technical support for the upgrade process, give us a call.
As this year comes to a close, it's important to plan ahead. Get a jump start on upgrading your applications and geodatabases, and reach out to us if you have questions.
For more information, check out some of our documentation:
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Detex Outdoor Area System Offers Patient Security for Healthcare Facilities
New Braunfels, Texas - Detex Corporation provides a life safety and security hardware system designed specifically for healthcare facilities that have courtyards and gardens where patients or residents spend time. Especially useful for assisted living facilities where gates need to be secured with panic hardware, this weatherized system makes sure that residents can't wander beyond the premises and are secure from outsiders who might try to get in.
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Police were searching for the gunman or gunmen who opened fire at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Riviera Beach, Fla., killing two teens and injuring six others.
The shooting happened late Saturday night outside Newcomb Hall. More than 100 people had gathered inside the building for the birthday celebration, wptv.com reported.
According to wpbf.com, witnesses said a fight broke out and then gunshots followed.
"It went off like five or six times like, crack, crack, crack, crack, crack," Steve Siciliano, who witnessed the shooting, told wptv.com.
The victims were all males between ages 16 and 32, Riviera Beach officials said.
One teen died at the scene and another was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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At least six other people were shot, but none of their injuries was believed to be life-threatening, city spokeswoman Rose Anne Brown said, The Orlando Sentinel reported.
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Monday, December 22, 2014
Review: Batman/Superman #17
Batman/Superman #17 came out last week and continued what might be this title's darkest storyline. "Superman's Joker" started last month, pitting the Man of Steel against an unseen and powerful enemy who seems able to strike at will. More importantly, this villain seems to mirror the Joker in terms of psychosis, striking specifically at targets that will effect Superman.
This issue picks up the story, again showing how obsessed this killer is with Superman and how untouchable he/she is, evading not only capture but detection. The issue doesn't move the plot along that much, instead showing the fall out of the killer's triple assassination attempts that ended last issue. And, it did a good job of showing that Superman is already feeling the strain of these matters.
Greg Pak has done a good job on this book showcasing the differences between Batman and Superman. This story, Pak does a good job of telling us that the world needs both approaches, both the light of Superman and the dark. Pak does make a little misstep with one of the plot points (in my opinion), stretching continuity to showcase how evil the killer is.
Adrian Syaf is on art and does a very good job on art. His work feels a little sketchy at times. But that sort of grit works well in this arc.
Last issue ended with the killer apparently striking down three people by shooting them in the chest with super-speed bullets. With little recourse, Superman streaks to the scenes of the crimes in hopes of saving the potential victims.
We learn who these villains are later, but this piece of information grabbed me as Batman tries to coordinate from the cave. The villain not only knows where the heroes are, not only can communicate to them via the Batcave's communications (no easy feat to hack into those). He also seems to know where the cave is! And he no longer is talking over the computer system. He seems to be there!
Now we know that the Kandorians get involved in this arc soon. So I suppose this could be a super-small Kryptonian buzzing around the Batcave. It would also explain how these 'bullets' can't be stopped, outraced, or deflected.
Unfortunately, Superman is unable to save the first two victims: General Ahmad who was trying to secure peace around Khandaq and Glory Miau, a young pop star who sang of hope.
The third victim was Lex Luthor whose armor slowed the bullet enough for Superman to arrive in time to save.
What I love about this scene is how casual Lex assesses, in human lives, just what these assassinations mean. TRMs - tangentially related mortalities - are the currency of events like this. And Lex's calculations (with his assistant Hope) are remarkably quick, as if he is always thinking in these terms. Chilling.
So how does Superman react to these deaths, clearly meant to unnerve him
For Ahmad, who Superman had saved from prior assassination attempts, Superman actually decrease the arms of the opposing armies in Khandaq's wars (even Khandaq) in accordance with Ahmad's peace treaty. It is a bold move and might make Superman even more vilified by governments and military.
And Glory was a young woman named Felicity Regan who Superman had saved from committing suicide. For her, he can only mourn with her fans.
I recognized the name Regan as being the girl Superman gives hope to in All Star Superman. Bleeding Cool does a good showing us a girl named Felicity from Grounded. (What a different suicide scene as penned by JMS!)
I have to say I didn't like this at all. Now you can say that neither All Star Superman or Grounded are in continuity. That Felicity Regan may not be Felicity from Grounded or Regan from All Star.
But the truth is, this scene from All-Star Superman was so incredibly powerful. I have read posts of people who were dealing with depression in real life who were helped by this scene. It is so well known, possibly the best known seen from All Star. Even possibly killing of a version of this version of Regan seems cheap, a stunt to make it more emotionally charged than it would otherwise. But it also negates this scene in some ways.
Now I talked about how part of this arc is Superman dealing with a Batman-style villain and seeing whether that sort of lunatic could push Superman out of the light and into the grim and gritty shadows that Batman thrives in.
One thing that I have liked is how Batman realizes that it is important that Superman remains true to himself. So even though this killer has surgically attacked Superman's psyche, Batman reminds Superman to stay sane.
One Batman in the DCU is enough.
The duo head to the only telepath they know of who can help locate the killer. Despite countless telepaths and magic-based heroes they could call on, the two ask Hector Hammond to help them. Odd! And maybe a little forced. It does lead to a good moment where Hammond reads Batman's feelings on the Joker. Remember, this is Superman's Joker we are looking for. Seeing Batman's pain let's you infer what Superman may end up feeling.
Hammond locates one person with the hate and power to do what has been done. It just so happens that Lobo is on Earth. And Superman isn't happy.
We see what this 'Joker' is doing to Superman. That stern look. This yell. It all shows that Superman is close to losing control. And I think that is what this story is all about.
Turns out Lobo is not the killer and he is summarily removed from the planet by Superman.
Seems like Lobo is here only to give Superman a target he can pummel to show how close he is to losing it. Thank goodness Hammond didn't link to Deathstroke or Deadshot. They'd be dead.
And then we see how this has really effected Superman. He begins doing laps around the planet to try to find the killer. And he sends the super-family and JLA around to protect those he loves.
I was happy to see that he trusts the Daily Planet to Supergirl.
But all this protection might make the assassin shy away. And Batman wants to catch him. So he uses the ultimate bait ... Lois Lane.
Except ...
Except ...
In the New 52, it has never been established that Superman is very close to Lois. Or that she would be the ultimate bait. Wouldn't Batman be more of a target? He is clearly Superman's best friend and basically undefended. Why would Lois mean more?
I simply don't like this odd status of Lois in the New 52. So this ending makes sense classically, but it makes no sense currently.
So the plot isn't really advanced that much here. Instead I think the purpose of this issue was to show how shaken Superman is already. It is more of a character issue than a plot issue. That said, the 'Regan' moment, the appearance of Lobo as a plot point, and the idea that Lois is an effective lure as a target felt just slightly off.
I am still very much interested in seeing where this arc is going.
Overall grade: B
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I think this is shaping up to be the best arc of the series. The first arc was really good, but I'm already more invested in this one. Solicits have kinda spoiled where this assassin comes from, but I'm still curious to find out his or her identity.
As far as Lois, while she and Superman aren't as close as they were in the old continuities, I still think the early runs like Morrison, Perez, and even some early Lobdell issues, establish that there is indeed a connection there at least in the early years that its easy for me to imagine is not forgotten amongst the populace.
- December 22, 2014 at 5:09 PM
- Martin Gray said...
I liked this issue a lot too, even the new Lobo wasn't too bad. I shall take the Lois moment as DC course correcting. You could read it as Lois being the ulitmate non-superhero bait - and doesn't she look great, you're right, classic.
- December 22, 2014 at 7:11 PM
- AndNowInStereo said...
I've enjoyed this new arc a lot so far. It's pretty intense. I missed the All-Star/Grounded reference as I've never read either - perhaps Pak should not have made it though, it doesn't really add anything to the story.
Lobo is at least used in a way he should be here - as an indestructible punching bag for angry Kryptonians! He's not a very interesting character but he makes a fine antagonist, and Pak did get some humour out of him. I also like how this story is incorporating all the Super-family characters including Lois and Kara here, it's good to have a story that makes them feel less isolated from each other.
Also I laughed at the "I'm Batman" line...
- December 22, 2014 at 7:40 PM
- Anj said...
Thanks for comments.
I suppose that Morrison did have her name him Superman and probably cover his early stuff. And if this is Pak bringing her back into the fold that makes me happy.
And Lobo served his purpose as you say. He took a pounding to show how upset Superman is.
"I'm Batman" was funny.
- December 22, 2014 at 9:11 PM
- Wayne Allen Sallee said...
I can't recall the characters full name, but the girl Superman saved in ALL-STAR SUPERMAN became [something] Trix in KINGDOM COME.
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A Mexican man living illegally in Brooklyn was sentenced to more than eight years in prison Wednesday for making and selling fake identification documents worth more than $140,000, federal prosecutors said.
In 2009 and 2010, Victor Lopez-Escamilla, 39, stole the identities of more than 250 people to use on fraudulent green cards, driver's licenses and Social security cards, according to a statement from Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Never has the button of clothing been so successful since the 80s! So for this this winter, here is a fashion review to customize your looks and adopt an ultra feminine style!
Coat dresses
First, why not consider a simple effect with a touch of contrast like the coat dress? Above all, a classic of clothing simply enhanced by two large white buttons.
First and foremost considered a basic outfit, the coat dress also knows how to be very elegant. Like this sober white dress but which, enhanced by a design button and a pair of high boots has a crazy style.
Revisited coats
Because each season has its codes or rather its hobby in terms of overcoats! Because yes, look well these short or long coats, woolly or silky wherever you are! Indeed, there is a constant for a dress code at the top: the buttons of coats.
So if you have just acquired the coat of your dreams, and that for some reason x or y, its buttons seem bland, opt for some original buttons!
If only as Mansur Gavriel, you are faithful to the tone on tone for a soft style in color.
Trimmed jackets and clothes
On the contrary and if you prefer an effect of sophistication, Chloe provides us dresses and suits jacket-pants adorned with beautiful shades of blue or brown. And it's not bad at all I find …
Because for this review of style, Liu Jo plays the key of personalization in the manner of our favorite clothes. But beware, it's always done in extreme chic fashion. Because we love this river of rhinestone buttons on tweed with a touch of leather!
Finally, last wink on the jacket adorned with large tortoise shell effect buttons. It is made of shearling that is to say, a great sweetness!
Shirts or cardigans with buttons
But still no shirt buttons! In reality, it is a question of fashion buttons. In short, I admit that Zara helped me because like Lemaire, Prada or Dolce Gabbana, their autumn-winter collection is adorned with sewing buttons.
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The Chinese (LPL) teams were the last to qualify for the Season 4 World Championship but this does surely not mean they are one of the weakest regions in the world. In fact, China is hailed as the only region that could probably stand up against the Korean juggernauts. Known for their intense aggression and teamfighting prowess, these Chinese teams are a great addition to the ever-evolving meta of League of Legends. Find out how these Chinese teams qualify and how they will be able to stand up against teams from all over the world. There are 3 LPL (Chinese) Teams participating in the League of Legends World Championship 2014.
World Championship Season 4 | 2014 – Overview
Edward Gaming (No. 1 Seed LPL)
Achievements: 1st place LPL Summer, 1st place LPL Spring, 2nd place IEM-Shenzhen
Worlds Group Stage: Group A
Edward Gaming came into the scene only this year and they made an immediate impression that blindsided everyone. Only were they well adept at their position in their own team, they were well-adept at almost any hurdle thrown at them. This Chinese team plays like a choreographed martial arts sequence. Each of them knows their role in the team and how to play it hence they are able to synergize very well with each other. They can stack crowd control after crowd control rendering their opponents immobile and unable to react. With the inherent Chinese aggression multiplied a couple of time with a bit of carelessness, Edward Gaming is truly the team to beat in China. Korean teams would be better off watching Edward Gaming instead of worrying any other dark horse team. Edward Gaming qualified to Worlds by winning both the Summer and Spring season of the Chinese LPL. Player to watch out for is NaMei. He is a player that is able to carry the team in his back even after a bad game. But will this be enough for the team to make it to the Finals?
Roster Edward Gaming:
- Top Lane: Koro1 (China)
- Jungle: ClearLove (China)
- Mid Lane: U (China)
- ADC: NaMei (China)
- Support: Fzzf (China)
Star Horn Royal Club (NO. 2 Seed LPL)
Achievements: 2nd Place World Championship 2013 (as Royal Club), 3rd Place 2014 LPL Summer Playoffs, 3rd Place 2014 LPL Summer Regular Season
Worlds Group Stage: Group B
Formerly known as Royal Club before the organization collapsed, Star Horn Royal Club has imported Korean crowd favorite Insec alongside Zero. This move by the newly formed team surprised many Chinese followers and was met with anger from the Chinese. Although at first there was some form of hesitation from the players, the team began to improve significantly as the season progressed. Now, the team is one of the best in the region and with Insec's addition to the team, they have soared past former favorites like World Elite, Invictus Gaming, and Positive Energy. If there is one player that needs special mention from this time it is Uzi. Uzi is a prodigy. During last year's World Championship, he has shown great potential to being one of the top AD carries in his region and all over the world. His iconic Vayne pentakill was his glorious moment so far and it looks like he might replicate it this year now that he has returned to the Worlds Stage. Look for Uzi to make plays all around the map and secure and clean up kills for his team towards victory.
Roster Star Horn Royal Club:
- Top Lane: Cola (China)
- Jungle: inSec (South Korea)
- Mid Lane: Corn (China)
- ADC: Uzi (China)
- Support: Zero (South Korea)
OMG (NO. 3 Seed LPL)
Achievements: 2nd place All-Star 2014, 5th-8th Season 3 World Championship
Worlds Group Stage: Group C
Also known as the "Forces of Darkness" in China due to their photos looking as if they are gang activists, Team OMG has swept the world by storm when they qualified in last year's Season 3 Worlds. Everyone was surprised at just how aggressive the Chinese teams were and how well they perform at teamfights. OMG was the epitome of tower diving at the early levels. This aggression has made them a worldwide phenomenon and in Season 4, they earned a spot at All-Stars in Paris and showed once more that they are a force to be reckoned with. They ultimately fell to Season 3 champs SKT T1 K during the tournament. However, it made them stronger and they once again qualified for Season 4 Worlds through the LPL Regionals. One player to watch out for is Gogoing, OMG's top laner, who is known to be one of the few top laners who can carry the game for the team. Gogoing can carry a game even on a tank or a simple bruiser/fighter like Jax. This time with the expanding list of champions at the top lane, Gogoing is at his peak and it will be entertaining to watch him carry the game for his team although that situation might not happen due to the fact that all of the other lanes have solid players as well.
Roster OMG:
- Top Lane: Gogoing (China)
- Jungle: Drug (China)
- Mid Lane: Cool (China)
- ADC: San (China)
- Support: DaDa77 (China)
More about LoL Worlds 2014:
North American Teams (LCS NA) at League of Legends World Championship 2014
European Teams (LCS EU) at League of Legends World Championship 2014
League of Legends World Championship 2014 – Overview


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F-4 Phantom Pilot's Ejection SeatA Martin Baker ejection seat from a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom in original black and green finish with full harness and pilots parachute. With working seat height adjustment motors powered by re-chargable batteries.Enquire
Manufactured between 1958 and 1981 the Phantom is one of the most successful and long lived modern military aircraft; first entered service in 1960 with the US Navy. In the UK the Phantom was first introduced by the Royal Navy in 1966 followed by the RAF in 1969. The F-4 is a two seat long range supersonic fighter/bomber that proved extremely versatile. The last RAF Phantoms were retired in 1992 but the aircraft is still operational with a number of other airforces worldwide.
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If you are a runner, it's likely that at some point you will make it your goal to run a marathon. No matter where you live, if you are a runner in search of a race, there's bound to be one nearby (for a complete list, go to http://www.marathonguide.com). From New York City to Las Vegas to Honolulu and Beirut, there are literally hundreds of marathons to choose from every year. And with that, more energy use, litter and waste than you can possibly conceive.
The New York City Marathon, one of the biggest races of all, is coming up on November 2. Now imagine this: 47,000 people running 26.2 miles through the 5 boroughs of NYC, quickly downing Gatorade and strewing cups, banana peels, and energy bar wrappers along the way. According the NYC officials, following the 2011 marathon, more than 95 tons of litter, 6.53 tons of paper, more than 1,500 pounds of metal, glass and plastic, and over 2 MILLION paper cups were left behind from that single event.
While 3 or 4 years ago, it was questionable whether marathons can be green at all, marathons today are setting a new standard, adopting greener practices and making great efforts to reduce their environmental impact.
Race organizers are finding earth-friendly ways to execute races from pre-race planning to post-race clean up. This includes working with caterers, vendors, suppliers, sponsors and expo exhibitors who are committed to reducing waste and emissions and who use only recyclable and compostable products.
One organization that is leading the way to encourage more sustainable approaches to marathons is The Council for Responsible Sport.
Founded in 2007, their vision is a "world where responsibly produced sports events are the norm." Among other services, they have created a certification process whereby marathons adhere to specific guidelines, earn "credits," and are publicly acknowledged for their green efforts.
The Austin Marathon has earned the Silver Certification Award 2 years in a row from the CRS – long recognized at one of the "greenest races in North America." Known for the steps they take to reduce their environmental footprint and increase the social impact of the race, they even have a farmers market on-site and use recycled toilet paper in the porta potties.
Here are just a few of the many ways that marathons are reducing their environmental footprint:
- 100% paperless race registration
- Using solar-powered generators to provide electricity near the start and finish lines
- Switching to race apparel made from organic cotton, bamboo and other eco-friendly materials
- Providing recycling bins for cardboard, paper, plastic
- Using renewable energy sources at health & fitness expos and post-race parties
- Encouraging runners and spectators to use public transportation and carpools
- Supplying compostable water cups for runners and compostable coffee cups/lids for volunteers and spectators
- Using only biodegradable and compostable plates, cups and utensils at pre-and post-marathon meals
- Create Waste Free Zones at the start and finish where everything must be reusable or recyclable
- Enlisting clean up crews to divert race-related waste from going to landfills by recycling and composting
As runners, spectators, vendors, sponsors, suppliers, exhibitors and caterers, if we ALL commit to finding environmentally alternatives, responsibly produced marathons CAN and WILL be "the norm."
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Castles of North WalesOne of the defining features of North Wales is the inspiring medieval castles that dominate the landscape. The majority of the castles were built during the early Middle Ages during the conflicts between the Welsh and English of that period. If you like history then the castles provide a perfect venue to explore during your North Wales holiday.
Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon Castle is probably the finest preserved example of a medieval castle in the whole of North Wales. The castle stands at the mouth of the River Seiont and dominates the landscape of the surrounding town.
Caernarfon Castle was built to be imposing with its octagonal towers rather than the more normal round shape. The castle gained worldwide fame when it served as the venue for the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales in the 1960's.
Conwy CastleIf Caernarfon Castle is inspiring then Conwy Castle is out of this world. The castle dominates the views at the mouth of the River Conwy and although no where near as large as its near neighbour Conwy Castle is built upon a natural outcropping of rock giving it an elevated position above the town.
Another feature of Conwy Castle is that the town walls remain almost entirely intact and are one of the very few that you can still walk around today.
Beaumaris CastleBeaumaris Castle was the great unfinished work of the English from this period and could have been the greatest of all the medieval castles in North Wales. The castle stands next to the town of Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey and stares out across the Menai Straits towards the mountains of Snowdonia.
Harlech CastleToday Harlech Castle sits high above the town looking west towards the Irish Sea. Large sections of the castle remain intact despite seeing military action on numerous occasions.
Harlech Castle is famous as the location of the longest castle siege in British history and served as the inspiration for the song 'Men of Harlech'.
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If you're currently in debt and are considering working with a debt relief firm, you're in good company. Many people just like you are turning to debt relief firms to help them create and follow a plan for freeing themselves from debt. But why would you opt to work with a debt relief firm versus trying to attack your debt on your own? And if you choose to work with a debt relief firm, how can you find one that will do a good job? Let's take a moment to answer these questions and more.
A Guide for Your Journey
Working with a debt relief firm means to you are no longer alone in your journey to get rid of your debt—you have a knowledgeable advisor that can alleviate much of the stress and headache associated with debt problems. A debt relief counselor will work on your behalf with your creditors to determine what options are available to you. This means that you won't be personally calling your different credit card companies and seeing whether they'll even offer a specific program to you, which can be a pretty time-consuming effort. Getting on a plan with a debt relief firm can make the process easier and quicker.
Additionally, there is the follow-up that a debt relief firm is able to do for you. This has the dual benefit of helping you stick to the plan much more than if it were self-administered where you must rely on your own willpower. In a sense, it's like a Weight Watchers approach where you have the benefit of a support group around you helping you stick to the plan versus trying to keep to a plan on your own.
Tips for Choosing the Right Debt Relief Firm
So you've taken an assessment of your specific situation and have decided that following a more formal debt management program through a debt relief firm is the path you want to take. When exploring debt relief firms and their debt consolidation or debt management programs, there are a few tips you'll want to follow:
Interview more than one company: Research debt relief companies, paying special attention to firms that have good Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings. Select two or three firms to explore further, and then set up a time to speak with one of their representatives.
Find out who's giving the advice. When you interview each firm, ask them what the qualifications are for their debt relief counselors—who is the person that will be giving you advice? Are their counselors professionals who have passed the tests necessary to be certified? How long have they been in the debt management business?
Note their answers to these questions, and also make note of the level of service you receive during these interview calls. Do they give you direct answers to your questions or do they seem to beat around the bush? Were they prompt to return your phone call or respond to your email? Do they seem to be listening to your concerns or brushing them aside? The way that the debt relief firm interacts with you on a personal level is just as important as their counselors' qualifications, so if you talk with a firm that doesn't "feel" like a good fit, find another.
Confirm that the debt relief firm is a reputable organization. In addition to investigating the firm's BBB rating, take a few moments to do a bit more research. Are they in good standing with various state regulators? Have they had complaints filed? Is it a quality outfit or does it have a "fly by night" feel to it? Perform your due diligence by searching online, talking to company representatives, and even asking close friends or neighbors if they've had any experience with the debt relief firms you're considering.
Ask about fees. It's important that you know up front, and without any confusion, exactly what fees the debt relief firm will charge, as well as how and when they collect them. Avoid a debt relief firm that cannot give you a clear picture of its fees and its policies.
Explore the community aspect. Some debt relief firms facilitate communities of customers who are currently or have in the past used their debt management plans, which can aid you along your journey. It's helpful to get advice from people who have gone down that road and to be able to ask them questions about their experience.
Choosing to work with a debt relief firm is a big decision and one that shouldn't be entered into lightly. Partnering with a debt relief firm can give you a greater chance of success by providing you with a level of support and help you wouldn't have by attacking your debt on your own. By asking the right questions, finding out about fees upfront and becoming part of a larger community, you'll be assured of finding a debt relief firm that will be a good fit for you through your debt management journey.


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Southern Malawi Ministry Centre - Bangula, Malawi
The number of rural churches in southern Malawi is growing rapidly. It is imperative that the new pastors of these churches receive regular training. Iris Ministries Canada has undertaken this need, now that the Lord has led a Canadian pastor and his wife to give leadership. David and Joanna Morrison and their young family moved to Bangula in September 2003 to direct the new Bible school, and classes began two weeks later. The current facilities could accommodate 60 first-year pastors. In order to train the second-year pastors in September 2004, another facility will need to be constructed this year.
To learn of the changes and growth in Malawi since these 'small' beginnings, you can follow their regular updates and also view their website, http://www.irismalawi.org.
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The nocturne bottle was a delight to find and we are making an extensive range of herbal, citrus and fruit juices based syrups in them.
The syrups have multiple uses and different ways to enjoy: in spritzers or cocktails, drizzled over cheeses, yogurt and other dairy products, in vinaigrettes and marinades, and as glazes for meat, fish and fruit. I personally like to accentuate thick Greek yogurt with them.
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Audiobus: Use your music apps together.
What is Audiobus? — Audiobus is an award-winning music app for iPhone and iPad which lets you use your other music apps together. Chain effects on your favourite synth, run the output of apps or Audio Units into an app like GarageBand or Loopy, or select a different audio interface output for each app. Route MIDI between apps — drive a synth from a MIDI sequencer, or add an arpeggiator to your MIDI keyboard — or sync with your external MIDI gear. And control your entire setup from a MIDI controller.Download on the App Store
Audiobus is the app that makes the rest of your setup better.
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"We go Bonkers!"
But can it play Toto Africa?
This is the most interesting to me, out the Superbooth 2018 products announced so far.
The grid has potential as a controller for IOS apps and other stuff.
can't figure out how they manage 5 envelopes with just one set of faders ...
does this thing have motors inside ?
everything else looks clear and neat
$999. Looking foward to a better audio demo but seems pretty incredible. 6 part paraphonic ffs.
come to poppa
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$999. Looking foward to a better audio demo but seems pretty incredible. 6 part paraphonic ffs.
+1 The GAS is pretty strong on this one......
love devs like the poly end dev and yanos of dreadbox, they don't ask stuff like why do you want that? They wanna put more stuff in it than you do.
I was totally surprised about the Erebus 3 coming out
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Me too. Also looking forward to a high-quality demo of that.
yep, that demo was kinda I dunno... it didn't sound as good as the original Erebus Imo, I'm definitely hoping that it was just the poor time, place, and quality
That triple ring on the new Erebus looks pretty interesting.
yep he said he did it by mistake haha gotta love that
Apparently the wavetable oscillators are not yet implemented. Agreed about wanting to hear better demos after the product is finished - wavetables and all - and in the hands of someone like Nick of Sonic State rather than someone just messing around and not appearing to know that they're doing.
I'm a bit intrigued by the new Erebus but am still leaning toward the Abyss since ambient/drone stuff is more my thing; plus I fear being dragged closer into the modular money pit with that patch panel.
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That triple ring on the new Erebus looks pretty interesting.
Indeed. It went to FSU quicklike.
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That triple ring on the new Erebus looks pretty interesting.
Indeed. It went to FSU quicklike.
Double quick, even. It's cool that the price is staying the same, guess they're doing surface mount and not all through hole. Wanna hear a proper demo too.
Hopefully those knobs have both pass-thru and interpolate options. Seems like they orta be encoders considering that it has presets and there are so many ENVs and LFOs controlled by the same set of sliders/knobs.
why yes It can.
I agree, looks like you've got to work at it a bit more but I guess it's better for the long run, the Erebus 2 is nothin but sweet spot, it's hard to make that thing sound bad
I just wish they had put the pads on the right side and kept the controls on the left, akai did the same thing with the mpc live and it's the only thing that annoys me
couple more weeks!
cons- no battery, only one sequencer track if I'm not mistaken, global filter, apparently they reduced the amount of patches from 500 to 128, and it's mono timbral which is to be expected but when it comes to something like this, why do what's expected, with more sequencer tracks and multi-timbrality + a filter for every voice the devs could have retired on a fat yacht!
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Five survivors of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines in 2013 will be among individuals who will meet and eat with Pope Francis when he comes to the Philippines for his pastoral visit in January, Bishop Leonardo Medroso of Tagbilaran said.
Bishop Medroso, whose diocesan territory covers quake-ravaged Bohol province, revealed the plan in an interview on Monday, Sept. 1 with Manila Archdiocese's Veritas 846.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit the Philippines from Jan. 15-19 proceeding from his apostolic trip to Sri Lanka.
Bishop Medroso said he still hopes that the Holy Father would swing by Bohol, even for just a short time to visit with residents who suffered effects of the earthquake. Such a visit would inspire them, the bishop said.
"He (Pope Francis) will be going to Palo and we will be sending there some of my people here who were victims of the quake, five of them. They will eat with the Pope. It is also my dream he would come to Bohol, kahit mga (even for just) 1 or 2 hours to counsel our people," Bishop Medroso said.
More than 200 people died due to the earthquake and an estimated 300,000 individuals have been affected by the tremor that rocked Bohol, and sections of Negros Oriental and Cebu provinces.
Bishop Medroso reported that aside from 11 Heritage Churches, the earthquake destroyed at least 33 other churches in his diocese.
He said the diocese has built "alternative churches" and temporary tents where Catholics could gather for Mass. He said the diocese faces the challenge of lack of funds and land to set up churches.
Bishop Medroso stressed, nonetheless, that the Church will continue with its services to the faithful.
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A relationship doesn't happen overnight, it takes time, effort and trust to develop a kinship. For 20 years, we here at U.S. Outdoor have been honored to represent the great outdoors along side our friends, Mountain Hardwear, one of the most trusted outdoor brands on the planet.
On Monday, April 21st, Jack Powell, the Pacific Northwest Rep for Mountain Hardwear, presented to Rob Solomon, owner of U.S. Outdoor, an award of special recognition for 20 years of support. U.S. Outdoor was one of the original retailers to carry Mountain Hardwear. We are proud of our relationship with such a stellar brand and wish Jack Powell, and the rest of Mountain Hardwear many more years of success. Thank you.
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Parents have 48 hours to report absences and tardies. After 48 hours, the absence or tardy cannot be changed (per school board policy 5.5) and they will remain unexcused. It is important to call in the day of each absence to avoid this issue.
Attendance Policy 5.5
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- Parents must state reason (from approved list) for absence when they call in or write a note to report a student's absence.
- Absences can only be excused if they correspond with one of the eight (8) allowed reasons.
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See my official feature request.
When executing processes that have the potential to use a large amount of memory 4D recommends "allocating enough stack size to the process" to be sufficient to do the job.
Well how would we know that?
I propose adding two additional return variables to
PROCESS PROPERTIES. Stack Size and Stack Utilized.
This would allow me to get a point in time measurement of what I allocated to the process and how much the process is currently using of that allocated stack.
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WE SUPPORT: American Alpine ClubWednesday, September 7, 2016
The growth and evolution of the American Alpine Club (AAC) and alpinism and climbing have been undeniably intertwined over the last century. Established in 1902, the AAC's mission statement reads: "We provide knowledge and inspiration, conservation and advocacy, and logistical support for the climbing community." What began as a social club of elite adventures on the East Coast is now a "more centrally located Denver-area organization that actively participates in international dialog about environmental policy, high altitude safety and medicine, innovation in alpine tools, clothing and survival technologies, sponsors expeditions, and investigates controversies in the world of exploration." Notable past presidents and founders include John Muir, Annie Peck and Fannie Bullock Workman. The club has both sponsored and participated in such notable expeditions as the 1939 summit of K2, the 1963 first American summit of Mt. Everest and the 1966 summit of Antarctica's Mt. Vinson.
These days, the AAC provides its membership support in the form of rescue, insurance, grants, retreats and guide referrals in addition to continued advocacy for conservation and access. The AAC's marketing director, Erik Lambert, describes the club's goals going into the new year:
Our longterm goal is to build a better club that engages and supports our members. We're one year into a five-year strategic plan to do just that, and we've already made heaps of progress. We've hired four Regional Coordinators around the country to support volunteers, build relationships, host events, and simply listen to what each community wants and needs. We've hired a Conservation & Policy Director to fight for climbers' rights in Washington D.C.-and mobilize local stewardship projects around the country. We've increased member benefits (rescue insurance has doubled, for example). We're on a digitization crusade to make our library's publications and archives available online. $25,000 is now delivered locally every year for crag infrastructure projects, which keep our climbing areas here in the United States open and clean. And we're building two much-needed campgrounds at the Gunks and New River Gorge. This is just the beginning, and we have more members than ever before. Added together, we are truly building a better and more inclusive national club for climbers.
Lambert goes on to describe the relationship between Black Diamond and the AAC:
Black Diamond's partnership with the AAC is critical. Partner funds allow us to provide better benefits, services, and programs to our members-who are also Black Diamond customers. BD's early pioneers were AAC members. It's great to look back and see how far both organizations have come, supporting each other along the way.
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My wife and I have known Shai Patel, of Insure NZ, for about six years. During that time he has always "gone the extra mile" for us. He has consistently given us excellent advice and been highly professional.
It was my wife's suggestion to take out mortgage protection to cover loss of income due to illness, as well as life insurance. If it was left up to me, we would not have done so and would have regretted it. Fortunately, we have not had to use the life insurance, but it has given us peace of mind.
We have had to use our mortgage protection twice. The bottom line is we would have lost our home if we didn't have this policy. On the first occasion, I suffered a six-month illness and was hospitalised for about two months. The money, of course, was welcome and essential. On top of that, Shai took all of the stress out of the claim process during a dreadful time. He came to our home and gave my wife advice on completing the claim forms and liaised with the insurance company on our behalf. His hard work and diligence ensured the whole claim process went smoothly and in a timely fashion. Having a policy is one thing, having Shai – as an expert on hand to help – was wonderful. Having the policy enabled us to get back on our feet without worrying about the financial issues of me being unemployed – and unemployable for some time – due to illness. Shai was also there for us when my wife underwent major surgery followed by a lengthy period of rehabilitation – again, without a job to go back to.
With Shai, you don't just get a product – you get the right policy for you with a professional service and support when this is needed.
I would heartily recommend the policies we took out through Shai. And we cannot speak highly enough of Shai, his professional and understanding approach, and his knowledge of policies and ability to provide impartial advice of what approach to take. – Darren, of Auckland
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Ken Rudin - Political Junkie
Ken Rudin has a problem: he is hooked on politics. The political junkie regularly joins The State of Things for Friday discussions about the political world in North Carolina. Ken's experience spans three decades of political coverage, most recently at NPR.
From the latest congressional news to behind-the-scenes views on the campaign trail, Ken offers political insight, historical analysis and trivia. More information, including his weekly scuttlebutton puzzle, can be found at his website.


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"Blues garage" is the second solo album by Marco Tansini, following the first release "American places". This new album is a journey into the Blues and all of its shades and contaminations, represented here by different colours, from funk to rock and even swing.
Marco is known around the world not only as a producer and songwriter but even as a great guitar player and in this new release he shows the more authentic and genuine side of himself. 11 tracks that give life to a guitar album which is refined and polished while, at the same time, minimal and direct, based upon a production that tends to put emphasis to the "live" spirit of this release.
Far from being an experiment of music archeology, "Blues garage" is the personal interpretation of different kind of blues, where the only trademark is the performance's and songwriting's high quality level!
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Induction Heating for Farming: An Infographic
Torches are commonly used to remove the many rusted or otherwise seized nuts, bolts and bearings found on tractors, combines, planters, plows, sprayers, pillage, feed mixers, and other farming equipment.
However, using an open flame can be dangerous given the amount of dust and fertilizer present on farming equipment after each day's work. Using an induction heater to replace most torch use is increasingly accepted by farmers as a safer and faster way to maintain their equipment, especially with the Mini-Ductor® Venom® from Induction Innovations.
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Hundreds of guns turned in during Albuquerque buyback event
ALBUQUEQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of guns have been turned into Albuquerque police during a gun buyback intended to help reduce gun violence in New Mexico's most populous city.
The Police Department calls the 415 guns turned in Saturday "an overwhelming response from the public" and says the weapons will become part of an art project addressing gun violence.
Mayor Tim Keller said in a statement that the event provided a safe means for people to dispose of unwanted guns while taking firearms out of circulation.
The department said residents were about to turn in guns with no questions asked and that five of the guns had been reported stolen.
Those turning in guns were paid $75 for handguns, shotguns and rifles and $100 for assault rifles.


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Overview#TreeKey as used for eDirectory are a special kind of NICI SDI Key
The Security Domain Infrastructure for TreeKey consists of the whole eDirectory tree, and they are automatically managed by eDirectory and NICI Security Domain Infrastructure.
In all prior versions of eDirectory a single Security Domain consisting of the whole tree has been established and the associated key is often referred to as the TreeKey or sometimes the W0 key (as the SDI Key object used to manage this key is CN=W0.CN=KAP.CN=Security). This key is a 3DES key, and all the servers in an eDirectory tree have the rights to acquire this key. This key will continue to be available.
NICI 3.0#Beginning in EDirectory 18.104.22.168 (40002.79) with NICI 3.0 3.0, there are now two TreeKey objects, CN=W0.CN=KAP.CN=Security which manages the older 3DES TreeKey (or the W0 key), and CN=W1.CN=KAP.CN=Security which manages the new AES 256-bit TreeKey (or the W1 key).
The new AES 256-bit TreeKey requires that all servers in the tree be upgraded to EDirectory 22.214.171.124 (40002.79) before enabling this key. Although EDirectory 22.214.171.124 (40002.79) will automatically create this SDI Key object, it will not assign a Key server and the key will not get created by default. An administrator will need to assign a Key server to the SDI Key object, after confirming that all servers in the tree have been upgraded to EDirectory 18.104.22.168 (40002.79), in order to enable the new AES 256-bit TreeKey.
Although any server can be configured as a Key server for the TreeKey, it is recommended that only servers holding a ReadWrite replica of the SDI Key objects be assigned. It is recommended that the first Key server assigned be the Master replica (for example, the server holding the Master replica of the object CN=W1.CN=KAP.CN=Security).
NICISDI supports having multiple Key servers for any SDI Key and it is recommended that multiple Key servers be assigned. In NICI 3.0 once a Key server has been assigned to the TreeKey objects, the new Heath-Check feature will automatically add servers holding a writable Edirectory Replicas of the SDI Key object). The idea here is that NICI SDI will automatically mirror the Key servers to your Edirectory Replicas.
Various services rely on the availability of TreeKey, including but not limited to SecretStore/Single Sign-On, PKI Novell Certificate Server, and NMAS.


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Register now for this series of AIA-Approved Sessions.
Thursday, November 12th – 12PM-1PM
The acoustic environment in a healthcare facility can profoundly impact patient outcomes. Noise is a source of stress for patients and visitors that inhibits rest and recovery. Likewise, noise is a source of stress for healthcare providers that compromises patient safety by increasing the likelihood of medical errors and alarm fatigue. Noise can also mask audible cues from patients and obscure spoken medical information, such as prescriptions, patient histories, and medical orders. Meanwhile speech privacy is essential to protect confidential patient information. As such, acoustics has been included in the FGI Guidelines and LEED for Healthcare. The acoustic environment is also regulated by HIPAA and addressed in HCAHPS surveys, which have a direct financial impact on healthcare providers. Unwanted noise can arise from a number of sources, including the activities of building occupants, medical equipment, medical alarms, building equipment, helipads, roadways, etc. The session will focus on acoustics in healthcare facilities, relevant codes and regulations, and strategies to achieve a safe and healthful acoustic environment. 1 Learning Unit, Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW)
Greg Coudriet CTS, INCE, LEED AP BD+C is the Principal of Acoustical Consulting for The Sextant Group. Distinguished as one of the few acousticians in the country credentialed as a LEED AP BD+C, Greg earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Acoustics and Music from the University of Hartford. Greg is an expert in acoustical design, testing, and model with an in-depth knowledge of the impact these elements have on the design and construction of high-performance buildings that are healthful, affordable, and environmentally sound. Greg has presented multiple times at both the Inter-Noise and Noise-Con Conferences and is the Co-Chair of the Building Acoustics Committee for the Institute of Noise Control Engineering.
Wednesday, December 2nd – 12PM-1PM
Campuses across the country are shifting to new and exciting learning space models that provide real opportunities for architectural design innovation. This program explores emerging pedagogies and enabling technologies and the related planning, design, and infrastructure issues that planners, architects, and designers face in designing contemporary buildings for education. Examples of the forces impacting pedagogy, new and emerging technologies, and their influence on learning space design will be shared.
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John Cook CTS is Vice President for The Sextant Group. Bringing over 25 years of industry experience, John has worked on over 600 projects across North America becoming a recognized thought leader in technology-enriched collaboration and communication facilities. Cook received a Master of Science in Learning Design & Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership & Innovation from Purdue University. Presentation experience includes the Society for College and University Planners, APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities, National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreations, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) and Association of College Unions International (ACUI).
There is no charge to attend any or all of these events at The Sextant Group's Washington's Landing offices at 700 Waterfront Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, and each session includes a complimentary boxed lunch.
RSVP to Eloise Irwin by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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There are major changes on the horizon as more and more cities are built and retrofitted for the Internet of Things.
Over the past few months, we have talked at length about the cities of the future—both opportunities and challenges that come with the expected population increase over the next 15 years.
What are cities doing to prepare for increasing demands on infrastructure, sanitation, healthcare systems, and sustainability? How can technology ease this transition—and what new complexities does it introduce?
Last month, we talked about the rise of the tech-powered connected city, particularly in India, where Prime Minister Narenda Modi has an ambitious plan to create 100 smart cities.
As more and more cities are built and retrofitted for the Internet of Things—as cities connect everyday objects like traffic signals, light poles, and electric meters—we can expect to see major changes in how they operate. As governments collect more real-time usage data on public systems, they should become better able to manage and respond to the needs of their constituents.
"Building the smart city of the future starts with improving technological infrastructure. "
While there certainly will be some cities that are constructed to make the best use of the Internet of Things—like Songdo, South Korea, which has a technology infrastructure that will support connected devices—most will face a more challenging road to becoming "smart."
That means taking on improvements to infrastructure and public systems more slowly over time. What are some of the improvements cities are prioritizing?
• Water management. Equipped with sensor technology, water systems can anticipate when to empty rain catch basins to make way for water from an incoming storm. This reduces the threat of being overwhelmed in a severe storm—and serves as a template for how to use real-time data to effectively manage and respond to the environment.
• Traffic monitoring. Barcelona—an advanced smart city—uses the Internet of Things to monitor traffic and parking. Streetlights that check traffic flows and pollution levels improve quality of life for those on the road and reduce congestion and pollution in the city.
• Energy efficiency. As companies like Nest make monitoring—and maximizing—energy efficiency easier for consumers, products will increasingly begin to communicate with cities' power grids. More data about how the system is working for consumers throughout the city means more efficiency and bigger savings across the urban environment. For example, electric vehicles (cars and delivery trucks) will be able to sense how best to draw power from the grid. Experiments are already underway on this technology in London and elsewhere.
"There has never been a better time to be an engineer."
Many cities will struggle to keep up with the pace of change required to implement these systems effectively, especially as demand intensifies to attract those with the right technical skills to move these initiatives forward. There has never been a better time to be an engineer!
Securing the talent and resources to take these projects on will prove challenging for cities, but will become a competitive necessity for cities competing in the new economy.
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TrueCrypt User's Guide: Secure Your Private Files
To really keep your data safe, you need to encrypt it. Not sure how to start? You need to read our TrueCrypt user manual by Lachlan Roy, and learn how to use TrueCrypt encryption software.
Encryption is used all the time, often without you even realising it. Whenever you buy something online and make a transaction, all your details are heavily encrypted until they reach the other end, making sure that no third party could be listening in. If you use instant messaging programs it is possible to create an encryption tunnel to ensure that only you and the person you're talking to can see the messages.
§4–Installing and Using TrueCrypt
1. Introduction
The Changing Laptop Market
Your laptop has been stolen.
You left it there for just a second and there were plenty of people around, but you came back and it was gone. It takes a moment to sink in.
It's gone.
First comes the initial shock, then the disbelief. Maybe I just put it down by the chair so that it was out of the way… Nope. It's not there either. It's been taken.
"Damn", you think. "I'm not getting that back." But it's not that bad. It was an old laptop, faithful but due for retirement.
But then it hits you.
My email account.
My bank details.
My personal details, and the details of all my friends and family.
The financial reports for my business.
The pictures of my family.
I've got them all backed up, but that's not the problem here. They're out there in the wild, now. Who knows where they could end up and who could see them? Who knows how that information could be exploited? What am I going to do?
The world shrinks around you as you realise the enormity of what has just happened. If only you'd encrypted your data.
2. What is encryption?
Encryption is the process of protecting data by using an algorithm to scramble it. The data is unintelligible, undetectable, unreadable and irretrievable unless a key is used to reverse the encryption, or decrypt, the data.
Encryption is used all the time, often without you even realising it. Whenever you buy something online and make a transaction, all your details are heavily encrypted until they reach the other end, making sure that no third party could be listening in. If you use instant messaging programs it is possible to create an encryption tunnel to ensure that only you and the person you're talking to can see the messages.
In this manual we'll be talking about local file encryption – that is, encrypting files on a hard drive (or encrypting the entire hard drive; more on that later). The files are safe as long as they are kept in the encrypted area.
2.1 What do I need encryption for?
If you have files that you don't want (or can't afford) anyone else to see, then you have a use for file encryption. Its entire purpose is to keep files hidden and safe.
2.2 Advantages of encryption
The biggest advantage of encrypting your files is the knowledge that your data will be safe if your computer is stolen. As soon as your computer is turned off you'll know that all your files are inaccessible, and may in fact be locked earlier depending on the type and level of encryption that you use (more on that later).
When you sell your computer (or dispose of it by other means), it's always a good idea to make sure that your data is securely erased to prevent the recovery of deleted files by whoever comes across the computer next.
The great thing about data encryption is that, without the key for decryption, the data appears as random noise. Unless the person happens to know the decryption key (which is highly unlikely), you might as well have already securely erased the drive.
2.3 Disadvantages of encryption
Unfortunately, encryption's strength is also its weakness. Encryption is great at keeping people without the decryption key out. The problem: if you've forgotten the password that includes you too. Once that data is encrypted and you lose the key you might as well have securely deleted the files, and you're not getting them back.
While it's nowhere as dire as losing the files forever, another disadvantage of encryption is that you will lose some read/write performance when working with encrypted files (that is, opening files, saving them and/or moving them around). While this decrease is imperceptible when working with a few small files, working with thousands of tiny files or a few really big ones will take significantly longer as each file is decrypted before it can be used.
Thankfully, TrueCrypt supports parallelization (splitting data between the multiple cores of most recent processors), which means that in even these circumstances the drops in performance are minimized.
3. What is TrueCrypt?
TrueCrypt is a free, cross-platform program (meaning that it works in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux distributions including Ubuntu) that you can use to encrypt your data. It is classified as "On The Fly Encryption' (OTFE) software, which basically means that it encrypts and decrypts files as you access and modify them and that all files within the area of encryption are available as soon as you enter the key.
3.1 Different types of encryption
There are three main types of encryption, each with a different level of technical difficulty to implement and with its own advantages and disadvantages. We'll be taking a look at each of them and eventually finding out how to set each one up.
3.2 Virtual encrypted disk
The virtual encrypted disk (VED) is the quickest and easiest type of encryption to set up. It works by creating a file of a specified size that can then be mounted. Basically, it acts just like an external hard drive. When you unmount the VED the files inside are invisible – only the VED file itself is visible and appears as random data when analysed at the hardware level.
Using a virtual encrypted disk has a couple of downsides. The first is that, because the file is its own discrete file that is stored in a folder like any other file, it can be quite conspicuous and stand out easily. It is also easy to accidentally delete the file and all the files in it. However, being a separate file also has the advantage that it can be moved around easily.
The other main disadvantage of a virtual encryption disk is that you must choose how large you want it to be when you create the file. This file cannot be resized easily and takes up the entire amount of space straight away, which can be troublesome if you make it too big or too small to begin with. Too large, and you'll be wasting hard drive space; too small, and you'll run out of room when you go to store more documents.
If you're using Windows it's possible to create a dynamic VED; that is, one that starts small and only increases in size as you add files to it. However, a dynamic VED is much slower than a standard one, is no longer cross-platform and is a lot easier to detect than it would be otherwise.
3.3 Partition/drive encryption
Partition/drive encryption covers an entire drive (or one of its partitions, if your drive happens to be divided up). It's a little more complicated to set up than a VED, but it has its own rewards. For example, as the encryption covers the entire hard drive it is arguably less conspicuous while casually browsing files, and it is a lot harder to accidentally delete your important files. You also don't need to worry about the size of a virtual drive, as the entire partition is encrypted.
The big downfall of encrypting the entire drive is that it takes a very long time to set up, mainly because TrueCrypt has to create random data and write it to the entire hard drive. The other thing to bear in mind is that because you're encrypting the whole drive you won't be able to use any of it without the key. If you lose your password then you won't be able to use the drive without losing everything.
3.4 System encryption
The last main form of encryption goes one step further than encrypting your data – it encrypts the entire operating system and all the data on that partition with it, requiring you to enter your password before you get to the operating system (this is known as pre-boot authentication). However, this particular type of encryption through TrueCrypt is only compatible with Windows. Never fear, though! Mac OS X and most Linux distributions have some form of system encryption built in to the operating system itself, so they just require you to turn it on in the system preferences.
System encryption is the most secure, but it also has the most at stake. If you lose your password, you'll not only lose access to your encrypted data, but to your applications and the rest of your computer, too. This is fine if you have another operating system on a separate drive or partition to fall back on (or if you have a Linux Live CD), but if you don't you'll be stuck without your computer. Either way you'll be forced to erase everything on the drive and reinstall everything from scratch.
This isn't a problem so long as you write down your password in a couple of places so that you don't forget it, but it's definitely worth bearing in mind.
The other thing to take into account is that encrypting the operating system is by far the most complex encryption type so will take a lot longer than the others to set up and is more likely to have something go wrong. This would most likely entail the TrueCrypt Boot Loader (which comes up before you boot Windows and is where you enter your password to decrypt the system) becoming damaged and failing to load (and locking you out of the system).
With this in mind TrueCrypt requires you to create a rescue disc that you can use to decrypt your installation in case something goes wrong.
3.5 Which type of encryption is best for me?
The vast majority of users will want to use either the virtual encrypted disk or encrypt a whole drive or partition. Which one is "better" depends on how much you want to encrypt. If you only have a couple of GB or less of sensitive data there's little point in encrypting an entire drive, especially as it makes it a lot harder to move the encrypted data around.
There are very few scenarios in which encrypting the entire operating system is the recommended choice, considering the number of things that could go wrong and the consequences if the password is lost. If you're working with data sensitive enough to require the entire operating system to be encrypted then the chances are you aren't setting it up yourself.
To summarise: you're probably best off using a virtual encrypted disk unless you either have a lot of sensitive data or a very small drive/partition, in which case you might as well encrypt the whole thing.
4. Installing and Using TrueCrypt
4.1 Downloading TrueCrypt
The first thing you'll want to do is go to the TrueCrypt download page at http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads, and choose the download for the operating system that you're using.
Each platform has a slightly different installer. For Windows you download an .exe file that is the actual installer. For OS X you download a .dmg image file that you mount to reveal the installer file (which is a .pkg file). For Linux you need to choose either the 32-bit or 64-bit version (if you don't know what this is, download the 32-bit one). This will download a .tar.gz file (which is just like a .zip file) which contains the installer file which you can extract and then run.
4.2 Installing TrueCrypt
The process of installing TrueCrypt is very similar for Windows and OS X and is just a case of following the instructions on each screen. It's just like installing any other application, so you shouldn't have any problems.
If you're using Linux then the process is a little different, but it is still very straightforward. Once you've extracted the installer somewhere (your desktop, for example), you'll see this:
When you double click on it, you'll be met with this dialog box:
Obviously you want to run it, so click on "Run".
After that you'll be met with a black and white installer that looks like this:
Just follow the prompts as you would with a normal installer. The only thing that needs mentioning is that you'll see this and probably get confused for a second:
Relax, it's not uninstalling the program as soon as you've installed it! That's just telling you what you need to do if you want to uninstall TrueCrypt later. Click okay and then you'll see this, which shows that you've installed TrueCrypt properly:
That's it! You can find TrueCrypt in the Applications menu under Accessories:
4.3 Creating a virtual encrypted disk
Regardless of what platform you're using, when you open up TrueCrypt for the first time you'll see this window (although in Ubuntu and Mac OS X the drives are simply numbers and not drive letters like they are here):
The first thing we want to do is create a new Virtual Encryption Disk, so we'll click on "Create Volume". This will start the TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard, which will guide us through the steps we need to create the VED.
The wizard looks like this:
We want to create an encrypted file container, so we'll select this option and then click on "Next". Then we'll make sure that "Standard Truecrypt volume" is selected and then click on "Next" again.
It is possible to create a hidden TrueCrypt volume but there are very few reasons why you would want to make one (that is, unless you're likely to be subject to extortion for the files you're hiding!). If you want to know more you can read the documentation for hidden volumes on the TrueCrypt website.
Next we're asked to select a location and a name for the VED. Here I've called it "Virtual Encryption Disk" and just stored it in the "My Documents" folder. Then it's time to click "Next" again!
We don't need to worry about any of the encryption options – even the defaults are plenty secure enough for our needs! The defaults should be "AES" and "RIPEMD-160" for the respective drop down menus, but it doesn't really matter either way. To the next step!
Now we're going to choose how much space we want to allocate to our VED. I've chosen to give 250MB to this one:
After clicking on "Next" yet again, it's time to choose the password for our VED. The length our password needs to be depends on how secure we need to be, but we need to be able to remember it! I've chosen a 9 character complex password (more on that later), which should be more than secure enough for the data that I'll be storing in it.
An error will pop up if the password is less than 20 characters long; don't worry about it, and just continue. Onwards!
The next screen is where we format the volume and generate the encryption keys for the VED. TrueCrypt uses the movement of our mouse to help increase the cryptographic strength of the keys, so make sure to move your mouse randomly over the window for a while before clicking on "Format". When it's finished you'll see this dialog box pop up:
That's it! Your VED is ready to go. The next step is to mount it, but we'll talk about that a bit later on.
4.4 Encrypting a drive or partition
Just like creating a VED, the first step is to click on "New Volume" in the main TrueCrypt window. However, instead of selecting "Create an encrypted file container", we'll be selecting "Encrypt a non-system partition/drive" before clicking on the "Next" button.
While it's possible to create a hidden volume, we'll just be making a standard encrypted volume this time. Make sure "Standard TrueCrypt volume" is selected and then click on "Next" again.
Now we need to choose the partition that we wish to format. I have a virtual drive that I created for this example, so I'll select that:
After that we need to choose how we create the volume. This basically boils down to whether you already have data on the drive that you want to encrypt or whether it's been freshly made. I've already got some files on this partition, so I've selected the "Encrypt partition in place" option.
Next up is to choose the encryption options. Just like with the VED we don't really need to change any of these settings since they'll be more than secure enough for what we're using them for. Just click "Next" to move on.
Now it's time to choose a new password. Again, there's no point in having a ridiculously long password if you can't remember it (more on that in the "Selecting good passwords' section below). Once you've entered and confirmed a password, click on "Next" again.
Here we're generating the keys for the encryption. Moving the mouse randomly in the window makes the keys stronger, so make sure to do that before clicking "Next"!
If there's data that you've deleted from the drive that you want to be unrecoverable, you'll want to choose a wipe mode that overwrites the raw data. In this case there's nothing to overwrite so I'll choose the option with no overwriting, but if there's data you want to hide then you'll probably want to choose the 3-pass option. There are also 7-pass and 35-pass options but these would take far too long to be worthwhile.
Now we're up to the final stage – just hit "Encrypt"! You'll get a dialog box that reminds you that you won't be able to access the data at all until the entire drive has finished encrypting. There's also a warning that if your computer shuts down for any reason without giving it a chance to pause then you'll almost certainly corrupt some of the data that you're copying over (if you are). Even if you're not, you'll also have to start the encryption process again from scratch.
Go get a cup of coffee – this is going to take a while. Once you've finished encrypting the drive you'll have a few more dialog boxes pop up to give you some important instructions with regard to mounting the drive.
Once you've taken those on board, you'll be greeted with the last window:
4.5 Mounting and dismounting encrypted disks
Mounting an encrypted disk is fairly straightforward. First we'll look at mounting a VED. In the main window we'll click on "Select File…" and select the VED that we created earlier. We're then asked to enter the password for the archive. It'll look a little like this:
That's it! Once we enter the password and click "OK", the drive will be mounted and will look just like any other hard drive:
Mounting an encrypted partition is even easier – all we need to do is click on "Auto- Mount Devices" at the bottom of the window, which will give us a dialog box to enter in the password of the encrypted partition. When we click "OK" it'll be mounted as a drive in the same way as the VED:
When you're finished working with the files, just go back to the main TrueCrypt window and click on "Dismount All".
5. Other Good Security Habits
5.1 Selecting good passwords
It's very important that you choose good passwords to keep everything secure. There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting passwords to use. The first thing may seem obvious, but it needs to be said: make sure you use different passwords for everything! It doesn't matter how secure your password is; if you use the same password for everything and somebody manages to learn it, they'll have access to your entire digital life. That's not fun.
Secondly, your password actually needs to be secure. Setting your password as "password" or the name of your cat may be easy to remember, but they're also the first things that somebody trying to access your data is going to try.
A good password is one that is easy to remember but hard to guess or crack. This means that you can one of two routes:
• Go for a really, really long password. For example, the password "TheRainInSpainStaysMainlyInThePlain" is 35 characters long – long enough that no hacker is going to be able to figure it out and trying to crack it by brute force (using a computer to go through all the possible combinations) would take far too long. The only problem is that some websites or programs may set a limit to how many characters you can use.
• Go for a complex password. These should still contain at least 8 characters but includes upper and lower case characters, numbers and symbols to make the number of possible combinations for a shorter password much larger. "nES+=3ux" is an example of a complex password.
I personally prefer the complex route, as it's faster to type. "But Lachlan!" I hear you say, "How am I ever going to come up with a random password with symbols and numbers in it, let alone remember it?"
When I need a new password I'll usually come up with a sentence that is easy to remember, for example "All for one and one for all". Then I'll take the first letter of each word – "afoaofa". Right now it's not a complex password, but we'll get there.
Next we can change the "a" for "and" to an "&" sign. This gives us "afo&ofa". Now we need a number or two. The number 4 looks like an upper case "A", so we can change one of them out, and we can change the word "one" for "1". Doing that we end up with "afo&1f4". Starting to look better, isn't it?
If we make the first "a" a capital (like at the start of sentence), and add in a couple of punctuation marks at the start and end of the password we end up with something like "!Afo&1f4?". Have fun trying to crack that! It's still pretty easy to remember, though:
All for one and one for all -> !Afo&1f4?
If you're not feeling particularly creative you can always use an online password generator; I've personally found pctools.com's password generator to be the best. Regardless of what password you use or how you come up with it, it's a good idea to test the strength of your password; passwordmeter.com is great for that.
5.2 Locking your computer and logging out of services
It goes without saying that a password is pointless if it's not being used. Your computer may be protected by an awesome password that stops people from logging in. But what happens if you log in and then walk away for your computer for a while? Anybody could sit down and get at any of your files (unless you've got them in a virtual encrypted disk, that is!)
The quick and easy solution to this is to lock your computer whenever you leave it and go elsewhere. If you use Windows you can press the "Windows" key + L to lock your screen; if you're using Ubuntu, you can press "Ctrl"+"Alt"+L.
If you're using a Mac there's no keyboard shortcut, but it's still possible to lock your screen. There are a couple of ways you can do this:
5.3 Screensaver Lock
Simply go to System Preferences, click on "Security", then select the first option: "Require password after sleep or screen saver begins". You can select a period of time before the password is required ranging from an immediate lock up to 4 hours. If you want to lock the screen quickly you can then set one of your "hot corners" to start your screensaver. The setting for this is under "Exposé" in System Preferences.
5.4 Login Window
Alternatively, you can go to System Preferences and then click on "Accounts". Next, select "Login Options" towards the bottom of the window and select "Show fast user switching menu". This puts an icon or your username in the menu bar. You can click on this and then click on "Login Window…" to lock your screen.
You can also set the screen to lock after coming out of the screensaver on the other operating systems – the option is usually under the screensaver settings.
This is all well and good if you're using your own computer, but what if you're using a friend's computer, or a public one?
Just make sure that you don't tell the browser to remember any of your passwords and that you log out when you're finished. That way there's no chance that somebody can get access to your data without you knowing about it!
6. Conclusion
Your laptop has been stolen.
You left it there for just a second and there were plenty of people around, but you came back and it was gone. It takes a moment to sink in.
It's gone.
First comes the initial shock, then the disbelief. Maybe I just put it down by the chair so that it was out of the way… Nope. It's not there either. It's been taken.
"Damn", you think. "I'm not getting that back." But it's not that bad. It was an old laptop, faithful but due for retirement.
But then it hits you.
My email account.
My bank details.
My personal details, and the details of all my friends and family.
The financial reports for my business.
The pictures of my family.
I've got them all backed up, but that's not the problem here. They're out there in the wild, now. Who knows where they could end up and who could see them? Who knows how that information could be exploited?
But hang on a second. All my business files are in a virtual encrypted disk and the rest is on the second partition that I encrypted, and I locked my screen before I put it down. Even if they do manage to get past my 15 character complex password, they're not going to be able to get at my personal data.
I guess it's not so bad after all.
Thank goodness I encrypted my data!
Additional Reading
- How To Make Encrypted Folders Others Can't View with Truecrypt 7 How To Make Encrypted Folders Others Can't View with Truecrypt 7 Read More
- Encrypt Your USB Stick With Truecrypt 6.0 Encrypt Your USB Stick With Truecrypt 6.0 Read More
- How To Create A Truly Hidden Partition With TrueCrypt 7 How To Create A Truly Hidden Partition With TrueCrypt 7 Read More
- 5 Ways To Securely Encrypt Your Files In The Cloud 5 Ways to Securely Encrypt Your Files in the Cloud Your files may be encrypted in transit and on the cloud provider's servers, but the cloud storage company can decrypt them -- and anyone that gets access to your account can view the files. Client-side... Read More
Guide Published: June 2011
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