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Israelis arrive at Number 10 as Cameron builds trade ties in Jerusalem
A 30-strong group of Israeli companies specialising in retail and water technology were welcomed to Downing Street last week, in a ground-breaking bid to strengthen trade ties with the UK.
Heads of British corporations, from Marks and Spencer to Tesco and ASOS, were full of praise after attending events from Downing Street to the BT Tower and Science Museum.
Daniel Saunders, who led the delegation visit co-organised by the Israeli Embassy in London and British Embassy's UK Israel Tech Hub in Tel Aviv, said both sides could benefit from Israel's tech-prowess and Britain's strong market outreach.
"The UK is a great platform for Israeli companies; while revolutionary Israeli technology will help British companies better engage with their customers," said Mr Saunders.
UK supermarket giant Tesco, which sent its technology team to meet the Israeli companies, said: "It's our first time working with Israeli start-ups.
"We were really impressed by their clear understanding of our customers' needs. We're hoping to take forward several ideas — so watch this space."
ASOS chief executive Nick Robertson attended a networking event on the online retailer's premises. An ASOS spokeswoman said it "gave us an opportunity to see what's going on.
"We're always looking forward; it was really positive on both sides."
Billion-pound online retail group Shop Direct, which sent representatives to meet the delegation, is now "hoping to meet more companies when we go to Israel next month," said e-commerce director Jonathan Wall.
"We've had partnerships with Israeli companies for years — we're sold on Israeli technology," he added, before confirming that Shop Direct will this month launch an app developed by Israeli company Cimagine.
"It shows how furniture will look in your home," he said. "It takes technology to the next level."
Shop Direct, which has more than one million customer hits a day, is able to showcase Israeli technology on "a significant scale," he added. "That's what we bring to the table."
Noah Shani, the minister for trade and economic affairs at the Israeli embassy, said: "Based on what I've heard from some of the delegates, it has been a great week.
"These are happy days. We are very keen to see growing collaboration between British and Israeli companies."
The UK visit took place as David Cameron led a 17-strong trade delegation to Israel last week.
During the prime minister's visit, in which he welcomed £70 million of Israeli investment into the UK and the 250 Israeli companies now in Britain, a digital memorandum of understanding was signed between the two nations. The deal formalised Israel's entry into the select D8 group of advanced digital countries.
Trade Minister Lord Livingston, who joined Mr Cameron on the visit, said: "These announcements are testament to how the UK and Israel work successfully together.
"There is huge potential to increase trade and investment.
"I look forward to building on this success."
This article appeared in the JC as reported by Sandy Rashty covering the recent TeXchange Future Retail and Water Delegations to the UK.


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October 2012
MONTREAL, CanadaIn its ongoing quest for further growth and a bigger stake in the dermatology market, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., under which Valeant will acquire all outstanding shares of Medicis' common stock for $44 per share in cash, for an aggregate total of $2.6 billion.
The offer price represented a 39-percent premium to the closing price on Medicis' stock on Aug. 31, the last trading day before news of the deal was made public, and a 31-percent premium to the company's three-month average trading price. Both companies' boards of directors have approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2013.
"The acquisition of Medicis represents a significant next step in our journey to become the leader in dermatology by strengthening Valeant's presence in acne, actinic keratosis, aesthetic injectables and antivirals, among others," J. Michael Pearson, chairman and CEO of Valeant, said in a press release. "Medicis' highly complementary portfolio of leading branded products and promising pipeline is a solid strategic fit, and we look forward to leveraging Medicis' well-known and respected name in dermatology to drive long-term growth."
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Medicis specializes in dermatological and aesthetic products, and it has seen fairly steady growth for the past few years. Medicis reported revenues of approximately $721.1 million in 2011, with a gross profit margin of roughly 90.7 percent and a non-GAAP cash flow from continuing operations of approximately $218 million. The company's portfolio includes prescription brands such as Solodyn, Restylane, Perlane, Ziana, Dysport and Zyclara, for issues such as acne, wrinkles/frown lines and actinic keratoses.
"Our board of directors believes this compelling all-cash transaction demonstrates the value our employees have created and the strength of our brand in the specialty pharmaceutical market," Jonah Shacknai, chairman and CEO of Medicis, said in a press release. "We look forward to combining our portfolio of products with Valeant, and we are confident that the combined portfolio under the Medicis name will be well positioned to capitalize on meaningful opportunities in the growing dermatology and aesthetics markets."
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval from Medicis' shareholders. Once complete, Valeant expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to its cash earnings per share and to result in cost synergies at an annual rate of at least $225 million within six months of the close of the deal. The combined company's pro forma net revenue in terms of dermatology and aesthetics businesses for 2012 is expected to total more than $1.7 billion in the United States.
Laurie Little, vice president of investor relations at Valeant, says the company started having conversations with Medicis regarding a possible acquisition more than a year ago, but the talks did not progress until this fall. She adds that the companies' portfolios are very complementary.
"Where we have a big emphasis, we have quite a few products on the topical side for acne, they have the oral side again, I think it's just that the product portfolios are very complementary in nature, so they make a lot of good sense to put together," says Little.
The acquisition was a good fit for Valeant, she adds, as "here in the U.S., we have a very strong dermatology focus we've been pretty vocal about being one of the largest dermatology players."
Little says the combined dermatology operations will be located in Scottsdale, with a press release noting that the company will operate under the name Medicis, a division of Valeant. Dermatology research and development operations will be located in Laval, Quebec; Scottsdale; and Petaluma, Calif., with corporate supports functions located primarily in New Jersey.
"Obviously, I think that's a pretty clear message that we definitely value their expertise and experience in the marketplace and obviously want to retain that," says Little of the plans to keep dermatology operations in Arizona. "Their sales force is highly rated by dermatologists, so all those hopefully are great signs that we definitely want some Medicis folks to remain."
In an analyst note, Zacks Equity Research reported that they have "a positive take on Valeant's acquisition of Medicis. We believe that Medicis' products will complement Valeant's portfolio Post-acquisition, we believe that Valeant will be in a position to leverage Medicis' strong presence in the dermatology market to drive growth in the long run."
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Many visitors head to Poipu, in the south, or Kapaa in the east. Kauai's North Coast, meanwhile, has stunning scenery with emerald mountains, laid-back town of Hanalei, a big sweep of swim-able beach, and a hiking trail to the Napali Coast. One-lane bridges define the area: slow down and relax (or go elsewhere.)
One thing to note about Kauai resorts and hotels: quite often, the surf is too powerful for swimming at the beach. Some properties compensate with creative pools; families can also do like the locals, and drive to a swimming beach.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
50 acres, in the southeast of the island; this resort's claim to fame comes from its lovely landscaped pools, ponds, lagoons. The actual beach is beautiful, but has powerful surf. Also at the Grand Hyatt Kauai: ANARA Spa; over a dozen restaurants and lounges; adjacent golf course by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
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PALO ALTO (AP) – Two men charged with tying up employees at gunpoint during a cellphone store robbery made a dramatic escape Monday from a suburban Silicon Valley courthouse, fleeing in a car waiting outside for them, officials said.
The escape by Tramel McClough, 46, and John Bivens, 47 appeared to be orchestrated and investigators were trying to determine how they got away from a sheriff's deputy who had been guarding them, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.
The two, who are considered dangerous, escaped from the deputy after they left a courtroom where McClough and Bivens had been brought for a hearing, said Sgt. Reggie Cooks.
Cooks said the two jumped into the waiting car, which they abandoned a few blocks away for a U-Haul moving van. People were asked to call police if they see them but not to approach them.
"The level of sophistication and brazenness it takes for the individuals to do that – that is why we're calling on the public and other allied agencies to help," Cooks told reporters.
The Palo Alto police department said on Twitter that there was no search for them in the city, which is home to numerous technology companies and Stanford University. The two men live in neighboring East Palo Alto.
Officials said the they were held without bail after robbing a Verizon store of $64,000 in merchandise in February. Police have said they tied up the store employees, forced one to open a safe and were arrested a short time later after a car chase.
The escape is the latest setback for the Santa Clara Sheriff's Department, which runs the county's jails and is responsible for escorting inmates to and from court.
Four inmates escaped from the county's main jail last year by cutting through metal bars and rappelling to freedom using a rope made of clothing and sheets.
Last month, a clerical error mistakenly released an inmate from jail on the day he was sentenced to an 8-year prison sentence for armed robbery. He was captured a week later.
In June, three former jail guards were convicted of murder for beating a mentally ill inmate to death in 2015.
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This is the official repository of MARA modular robot, world's first modular cobot. MARA is the first robot which runs ROS 2.0 on each joint empowering new possibilities and applications in the professional and industrial landscapes of robotics. Built out of individual modules that natively run ROS 2.0, the modular robot arm can be physically extended in a seamless manner. MARA delivers industrial-grade features such as time synchronization or deterministic communication latencies.
Among other things, you will find in this repository instructions on how to simulate and control MARA in Gazebo Simulator or on the real robot.
Powered by ROS 2.0: a fully distributed software and hardware robotic architecture.
Highly customizable: with daisy chaining, power and communication are exposed at the module level allowing for simplified extensions.
Real time data monitoring: every H-ROS module is able to monitorize a variety of intrinsic aspects in real-time.
Power readings: instantaneous voltage, current and power readings from each module, individually.
Automatic re-configuration: embedded accelerometers, magnetometers and gyroscopes empower each module with inertial data.
HW and SW life cycle: life cycle for each module allows greater control over the state of the ROS 2.0 system and the underlying components.
Controllable from any ROS 2.0 enabled computer: ORC is the ideal complement for MARA, but not mandatory. Choose yourself how you steer MARA.
Table of Contents
- Specifications
- Packages
- Install
- Gazebo
- RViz
- MoveIt!
- Examples
- Help
|Degrees of freedom
|6 DoF, extensible
|Maximum speed
|±0.1 mm
|Rated torque
|9.4/30/49 Nm
|3 Kg
|21 Kg
|871 mm
|656 mm
|204 mm
|Robotics framework
|ROS 2.0 Dashing Diademata
|Communication interfaces
|1 Gbps Ethernet, Compliant with TSN standards
|Information model
|Hardware Robot Information Model (HRIM®), version Coliza
|Encrypted and secure computing environment, Secure data exchange capabilities
|Automatic updates
|Over-the-Air (OTA)
|Download datasheet
In this section we will install all the necessary dependencies in order to be able to launch MARA.
hros_cognition_mara_components: Transformations between JointTrajectory messages and module specific HRIM messages.
individual_trajectories_bridge: Bridge to connect ROS and ROS 2.0.
mara_bringup: roslaunch scripts for starting the MARA.
mara_contact_publisher: ROS 2.0 publisher to know if a collision takes place.
mara_description: 3D models of the MARA for simulation and visualization.
mara_gazebo: Gazebo simulation package for the MARA.
mara_gazebo_plugins: MARA Gazebo plugins for sensors and motors.
mara_utils_scripts: Some scripts to move the MARA or spawn the model.
- ROS 2.0 Dashing: following the official instructions, source or debian packages.
Dependent tools
Note: We recommend installing Gazebo 9.9.0 via ROS Dashing Debian packages and removing previous gazebo installations to avoid undesired conflicts, e.g.
apt-get remove *gazebo*. You can also use different versions of the simulator such as Gazebo 10, but you must skip the installation of
ros-dashing-gazebo* packages.
# ROS 2 extra packages
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y \
ros-dashing-action-msgs \
ros-dashing-message-filters \
ros-dashing-yaml-cpp-vendor \
ros-dashing-urdf \
ros-dashing-rttest \
ros-dashing-tf2 \
ros-dashing-tf2-geometry-msgs \
ros-dashing-rclcpp-action \
ros-dashing-cv-bridge \
ros-dashing-image-transport \
ros-dashing-gazebo-dev \
ros-dashing-gazebo-msgs \
ros-dashing-gazebo-plugins \
ros-dashing-gazebo-ros \
sudo apt install -y \
python3-pip python3-vcstool python3-numpy wget python3-pyqt5
Create a ROS 2.0 workspace
Create the workspace and download source files:
mkdir -p ~/ros2_mara_ws/src
cd ~/ros2_mara_ws
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/acutronicrobotics/MARA/master/mara-ros2.repos
vcs import src < mara-ros2.repos
Install and generate HRIM dependencies:
cd ~/ros2_mara_ws/src/HRIM
sudo pip3 install hrim
hrim generate models/actuator/servo/servo.xml
hrim generate models/actuator/gripper/gripper.xml
Compile the ROS 2.0 workspace
Please make sure you are not sourcing ROS workspaces via
.bashrc or any other way.
source /opt/ros/dashing/setup.bash
cd ~/ros2_mara_ws && colcon build --merge-install --packages-skip individual_trajectories_bridge
Installation completed! Now make sure you check the Examples section! Or follow the MoveIt! installation.
MoveIt! in ROS (Optional)
MoveIt! is well known motion planning framework in the robotics community. MoveIt! allows to leverage different motion planners as well evaluate concepts such as manipulation, 3D perceptions, kinematics control and navigation in easy, user friendly way. While MoveIt2! is not released (we are actively developing and contributing towards that effort), we provide the option to use ROS MoveIt! through bridges.
Continue the following steps to complete the MoveIt! installation.
ROS and MoveIt!
ROS and MoveIt! are required if you want to use
ìndividual_trajectories_bridge to control the MARA, which means using ROS Melodic with MoveIt through bridges.
- ROS melodic: following the official instructions, source or debian_packages.
- MoveIt!: Install the following ROS debian packages.
sudo apt install -y \ ros-melodic-moveit \ ros-melodic-moveit-ros-move-group \ ros-melodic-moveit-visual-tools ros-melodic-moveit-simple-controller-manager#### ROS - ROS 2.0 Bridge Compile the trajectory bridge located in the workspace using ROS as source.
source /opt/ros/melodic/setup.bash
cd ~/ros2_mara_ws && colcon build --merge-install --packages-select individual_trajectories_bridge
# Building ROS 1 creates conflicts with this ROS 2.0 workspace. Next line ensures the workspace is completely ROS 2.0.
sed -i 's#/opt/ros/melodic#/opt/ros/dashing#g' ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
ROS Workspace
Compile the MARA_ROS1 packages.
mkdir -p ~/catkin_mara_ws/src
cd ~/catkin_mara_ws/src
git clone https://github.com/AcutronicRobotics/MARA_ROS1
cd ~/catkin_mara_ws/
catkin_make_isolated --install
Complementary information is available in our documentation's simulation section.
source ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
ros2 launch mara_gazebo mara.launch.py
Optionally, you can launch a different versions of MARA robot using the
--urdf flag to indicate the desired urdf to be spawned:
ros2 launch mara_gazebo mara.launch.py --urdf mara_robot_gripper_140
Available urdfs:
two_mara_robots and
First, you will need to launch MARA in Gazebo in another terminal.
3D model visualization via robot_description topic will be supported in the upcoming ROS2 Dashing debian packages (Rviz2 Issue). We recommend to compile RViz from sources in the meantime.
source ~/rviz2_ws/install/setup.bash
source ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
rviz2 -d `ros2 pkg prefix mara_description`/share/mara_description/rviz/visualization.rviz
Alternatively, instead of using the
robot_description topic, you can load the 3D model manually selecting the URDF file in the RobotModel section of RViz.
Motion planning, manipulation, 3D perception, kinematics, control and navigation through brigdes.
MoveIt! with MARA - Simulation
Plan trajectories in a virtual environment with Gazebo and MoveIt!.
Terminal 1 (ROS 2.0)
Terminal 2 (ROS)
source ~/catkin_mara_ws/devel_isolated/setup.bash
roslaunch mara_bringup mara_bringup_moveit_actions.launch
If you have used a different urdf in the Terminal 1, you will need to use
urdf:= to launch the same one:
roslaunch mara_bringup mara_bringup_moveit_actions.launch urdf:=mara_robot_gripper_140
In case you have launched two robots, you will need to add
Terminal 3 (bridge)
Source catkin_mara_ws and ros2_mara_ws:
source ~/catkin_mara_ws/devel_isolated/setup.bash
source ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
Run the bridge:
ros2 run individual_trajectories_bridge individual_trajectories_bridge_actions -motors ~/ros2_mara_ws/src/mara/hros_cognition_mara_components/config/motors.yaml sim
If you have launched two mara robots, you will have to run the bridge in the following way:
ros2 run individual_trajectories_bridge individual_trajectories_bridge_actions -motors ~/ros2_mara_ws/src/mara/hros_cognition_mara_components/config/two_motors.yaml sim
MoveIt! with MARA - Real Robot
Plan trajectories in a real environment with MoveIt!.
:warning: You will need to change the names of the real motors in MARA/hros_cognition_mara_components and in MARA_ROS1/mara_bringup files to match the MACs of your SoMs.
:warning: Any change in the yaml files you will have to recompile the ros2 and ros packages (make sure you source only the corresponding ros/ros2):
source /opt/ros/crystal/setup.bash
cd ~/ros2_mara_ws && colcon build --merge-install --packages-select hros_cognition_mara_components
source /opt/ros/melodic/setup.bash
cd ~/catkin_mara_ws && catkin_make_isolated --install --pkg mara_bringup
Terminal 1 (ROS 2.0)
source ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
# you will need to change the export values according to the SoMs configuration when running on the real robot.
export RMW_IMPLEMENTATION=rmw_opensplice_cpp
export ROS_DOMAIN_ID=22
ros2 launch mara_bringup mara.launch.py
If your real robot has any extra component or you want to control more than one robot, you will need to set the
--urdf flag to indicate the urdf that corresponds to your real robot (environment):
ros2 launch mara_bringup mara.launch.py --urdf mara_robot_gripper_140
Available urdfs:
two_mara_robots and
Terminal 2 (ROS)
source ~/catkin_mara_ws/devel_isolated/setup.bash
roslaunch mara_bringup mara_bringup_moveit_actions.launch env:=real
If you have used a different urdf in the Terminal 1, you will need to use
urdf:= to launch the same one:
roslaunch mara_bringup mara_bringup_moveit_actions.launch env:=real urdf:=mara_robot_gripper_140
If case you want to control two robots you will need to add
Terminal 3 (bridge)
Source catkin_mara_ws and ros2_mara_ws, and export
RMW_IMPLEMENTATION and
source ~/catkin_mara_ws/devel_isolated/setup.bash
source ~/ros2_mara_ws/install/setup.bash
# you will need to change the export values according to the SoMs configuration, same as in Terminal 1
export RMW_IMPLEMENTATION=rmw_opensplice_cpp
export ROS_DOMAIN_ID=22
Run the bridge:
ros2 run individual_trajectories_bridge individual_trajectories_bridge_actions -motors ~/ros2_mara_ws/src/mara/hros_cognition_mara_components/config/motors.yaml real
If you have two mara robots, you will have to run the bridge in the following way:
ros2 run individual_trajectories_bridge individual_trajectories_bridge_actions -motors ~/ros2_mara_ws/src/mara/hros_cognition_mara_components/config/two_motors.yaml real
If you need help with MARA's real robot or its simulation, feel free to raise an issue here.


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Well, I need to share with you some news about Gaza, my home. I haven't heard from my family for 3 days, haven't seen any of my siblings online anywhere, so I called (internationally since I could neither Skype or Viber). My mom said "habibti we are doing well Alhamdulliah. Don't worry. We just didn't have power for three days in a row, no internet, no water, nothing. It's extremely cold and we are freezing. But we are better than others whose houses are drowning." She then handed the phone to my dad. His voice sounded so desperate! He was repetitively saying "what could we do, dear!" Never "seen" him this depressed before!
I wanted to tell them about my good grade (got 97% on my final despite all the difficult circumstances I've been through) but my grade (and happiness) couldn't be more irrelevant! When I was asked how I was doing, "I am good, mom. I have another paper to write during the break." My parents sounded so worried "oh dear, so you won't be having a break. Will you be alone on campus? You aren't going to Chicago" I am like c'mon mom! Really? When did I start having this life of luxury that my parents' biggest worry became me not having a break! When did they start feeling I no longer belong to the kind of life they live and that their suffering wasn't mine! Why did I feel today I wasn't one of them anymore! I felt I was completely alienated from home. From my family. From my people. I am so unhappy today. Everyone is suffering there and I am here in the US where everything is available! I couldn't feel more guilty!
Gaza is drowning today. You will see people kayaking and canoeing not the type of fun activities the world knows. Houses are flooded by water. People are freezing there. No power. No water. No heat. No fuel. This is a catastrophe. A CATASTROPHE. I need to do something to help. I felt so helpless that I wanted to call 911, Red Cross or Amnesty International. Anyone! I want to tell the world that Gaza is living an unspeakable disaster and in a bad need for your help. I cannot be silent. You cannot be silent. Please we need to take action to stop this inhuman punishment of an entire population!
Here's a short video to give you a sense of what's going on there:
And before wishing you all a Merry Christmas please think of other peoples in the world who don't have the life of luxury we do. We are so fortunate. So so fortunate!
Merry Christmas all,
Flooding in Gaza's Jabaliya Refugee Camp:


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Wendy Erlanger joined the Diary Project in 1996 for intellectual stimulation and practice conducting high-quality research. She researched topics such as musical performances, forms of recreation, and later, medical treatments for gout and arthritis.
Erlanger found it thrilling to peruse the 19th-century books encased in cardboard and bound with string in the National Museum of American History's library. Researching the various cures William Steinway pursued for his gout over the years proved to be a fascinating experience. Whether the treatment was a homeopathic remedy or a simplistic medical procedure, William never failed to try the latest treatment, despite its unproven effectiveness or painful administration. The research, along with stimulating conversation at monthly meetings, enabled Erlanger to survive her first years of motherhood with a sharp mind and a much-needed sense of humor.
Erlanger, a former piano player and unemployed mother of one, had been a research analyst for several private firms under contract to the federal government, studying educational practices, job training initiatives, and a nation-wide substance abuse prevention program. Researching various aspects of the life of the Steinway family provided her with an excellent opportunity to hone her research skills while examining a subject and period of history that she found interesting. Previously, she had received a BA in history from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in public management from the University of Maryland in College Park.


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mandag den 17. november 2008
the gryffindor bag
This is the bag that I'd made for Lizzie. The bag is knitted in doubleknitting, and I used kauni for it, about 400 grams. There is a pattern for the bag here, there is also charts for the 3 othere houses.
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Famous Figures of the Central Coast
Nestled between the popular areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles is the often undiscovered area of California's Central Coast. With the rolling valleys, serene beaches, and cresting hilltops, this region has become more recognized throughout the years. Unknown to many Central Coast residents and visitors though, is the rich history of famous figures who lived and visited this amazing space. From historical figures like Juan Rodríguez Cabríllo, to modern celebrities like Chuck Liddell and Zac Efron, this area boasts a fascinating list of prominent people.
1. Juan Rodriguez Cabríllo – explorer of California
A skilled seaman and navigator, Juan Rodriguez Cabríllo started his expeditions to discover new lands early in his life. Born in Spain in the late 1400s, Cabrillo went on to experience the world, including Cuba, Mexico City, Guatemala, El Salvador, and eventually California. Cabrillo began his Golden State journey in what is now San Diego and worked his way up to Monterey Bay and Channel Islands. Today, a portion of California State Route 1 from Las Cruces (Santa Barbara) to San Francisco is named the Cabrillo Highway to commemorate Juan Rodriguez Cabríllo's discoveries.
2. E.G. Lewis – creator of the Atascadero Colony
Did you know that the city of Atascadero was originally developed as a utopian society? In 1913 E.G. Lewis purchased the land that is known today as Atascadero, CA in hopes in create the Atascadero Colony. Plans to create this utopia were fueled by Lewis' dreams of perfecting a beautiful city for his American Women's Republic. He even built the highway we now know as State Route 41 to connect Atascadero to the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Today, the city still contains historic buildings from Lewis' original designs and can be visited for tours. Visit www.visitatascadero.com/atascadero-historical-society-museum for tour information.
3. William Randolph Hearst – established Hearst Castle in San Simeon
Considered the father of modern America journalism, William Randolph Hearst built the United State's largest and most famed newspaper chain. He was hugely successful and prosperous, dedicating his time and money to sponsoring writers, cartoonists, and even the first world-wide voyage in a Zeppelin airship. In addition, Hearst had a passion for properties and is well-known for his many residences across the world. His property, Hearst Castle, in San Simeon, CA is the definition of lavish living, furnished with extravagant furniture and bursting with expensive art. Better described as a handful of mansions, rooms on the grounds were even brought directly from great houses of Europe. Hearst Castle became a hugely popular destination for political figures and celebrities alike, with guests such as Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant, Charles Lindberg, Franklin Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill all making the voyage to the Central Coast in order to experience the beauty of Hearst's dwelling. Today, Hearst Castle still stands and is a popular tourist destination. Head to hearstcastle.org for more history and information on tours.
4. John Madden – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo football player
One of the biggest names in American football began his famed career as a football player at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After being drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles, Madden was injured and ended his professional career. He continued to be involved in the world of football though, where he gained a permanent legacy through coaching. Still regarded today as the best Oakland Raiders coach in history, he led the team to many victories including winning Super Bowl XI. Continuing his football fame, Madden then went on to have a successful broadcasting career and became the face of the celebrated Madden NFL video games.
5. Weird Al Yankovic – attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Popular musician and satirist Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic also attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the 1970s. An architecture major, he worked at the university's radio station where he spent his time as a DJ. During a late shift at the station, Yankovic gained the confidence to record his hit "My Bologna" in the men's restroom across from the KCPR building. Now described as a comic genius, many of Yankovic's hits are still based off of popular music and tops the charts.
6. Chuck Liddell – attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and SLO resident
Chuck Liddell started his professional fighting career on the wrestling team at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He then made his UFC debut in 1998 and went on to win the Heavyweight Champion title. Today he still holds the title of most knockouts in UFC history, with 13 in his career. Liddell lived in San Luis Obispo prior to his retirement to train and run his gym, S.L.O Kickboxing (renamed The Pit).
7. Zac Efron – born in San Luis Obispo
Famous actor Zac Efron was born in San Luis Obispo and later raised in Arroyo Grande. A very successful student, Efron became interested in theater productions and worked at The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville. After attending singing and acting lessons, Efron performed in many plays and was discovered by a Los Angeles agent. Despite being accepted to USC, Efron postponed his education to pursue his career. This has proved to be a wise decision though, as Efron is now considered one of the most popular actors in the industry. Some of his most popular productions are High School Musical, 17 Again, Hairspray, and Neighbors.
Businesses and residents alike love the secret history hidden all over the Central Coast. Many who are interested in an all-encompassing historical experience love to visit the Paso Robles Inn, which started construction in 1889 and after renovations, still stands today. The Jesse James Suites provide a mix of luxury, comfort, and history, with each room centered upon an important historical figure related to the Inn. The Blackburn Suite is a favorite, which tells the story of the Blackburn brothers and the hotel's origins. In a time of stagecoach robbers and lawless gangs, the brothers made efforts to stop the crime and went on to build what is now known as the Paso Robles Inn. Fun stories like this are found in each of the Jesse James Suites, along with at the hotel's bar. The bar =includes signature drinks like "Marilyn's Kiss" and "Helen's Ghost," sol ask the bartender about a cocktail's history to step back in time and experience the history of Paso Robles! Check out http://cdn.pasoroblesinn.com/3558169391/cms/pressroom/new_lounge_menu_web_may2016.pdf for more information on these special drinks!
Visit www.pasoroblesinn.com for information on history and reservations.


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I feel as though I have a LITERAL switch. Healthy life ON. Healthy life OFF and honestly, I don't really understand the motivators for the switch to flip in either direction. In January I manually flipped it on, telling myself TOO BAD SO SAD YOU DID THIS TO YOURSELF NOW FIX IT. Then randomly, sometime in April the switch flipped off. I didn't want it to flip off. I was doing so well. 51lbs down! But that dang switch just flipped right off. Then today, I wake up and my first thought is 'I do not need to enjoy my food today. I need to enjoy how my food makes me feel'. I kid you not, this was my first thought and of course in my mind I was thinking the food along the same lines as yesterday (not junk). So, I guess my proverbial switch has been turned on again. I know because I have lost interest *for the moment* in writing my book. I am ravaging weight loss blogs like its my day job and I am just excited. BUT WHY? Is it that when I do one thing too long, I get bored? Is it that I need a sporadic break and my body tells me so every once in a while? I just don't get it. Anybody else see something that I don't? Chris? You are great at psycho-analyzing. Any ideas on WHY my switch flips involuntarily??
I am actually pretty stoked about tomorrow's weigh in.
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The role of H.R. in Company Branding! – Delivering a competitive business edge!
It is clear from everything that we see around us that the need for great talent is still a critical issue for organizations. Despite high unemployment, key talent is always in shortage. Always was and always will be.
In addition there is the ever flattening of the globe when it comes to talent transfer across continents and market sectors. The" brain drain" is still very much with us!
I am noticing a new trend though and a new opportunity for H.R!
H.R. departments need to go out and hire a new type of specialist in their departments – "employer-employee" brand managers.
These folks will help you develop and design your "organizations people brand" and as a result attract the talent you really really need!! (Before your competitor is even at the starter block!)
For those H.R. Functions who want to be known for transformational thinking I give you the challenge, it is before you and it is now!
Hire your "Brand Manager" now!
Those who are fast off the mark! And hire these specialists will create a "competitive edge gap" for their business at least in the short term, others always attempt to catch up.
So if you want to attract the right talent and you want to find something that makes a business impact and bring some attention to what you do in your organization then here is an opportunity.
Do not wait; there are those organizations out there that have already figured this out.
Go on H.R. you know it makes sense!
Posted on January 24, 2011, in HRMexplorer Blogs. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
You are spot on here Peter and thank you for your comments! This makes absolute sense.
This is a position that is in need, probably, more than ever in our very competitive world. It is a specialty role and one that balances the needs of HR with the drive of marketing.
This makes a lot of sense Peter. In fact, I have always felt that the Recruiting arm of HR should have a connection with either PR or Marketing. When recruiting for talent, these 2 skill sets combined can surely add value.
A clarion call indeed and well done. I would just caution that for many firms, the horse has left the barn.
HR Departments would do well to hone a fine relationship with their fellow professionals in Corporate Communications Departments.
Brand management is not for the weak of heart or mind. Effective brand management is the job of every employee and not a discrete function. It is organic and needs to be managed organically.
Just saying!
Keep up the good words!
All the best,
Gerry Corbett
I totally agree but then I would as I started my career in sales and marketing before the call of HR consumed me. I certainly feel my background in sales and marketing has really helped me in my HR projects role. Focusing on the people side of change management rather than purely the process has been guided by my experience in my previous profession and many of the techniques and practices are transferrable – both disciplines are about changing behaviour.
Encouraging other professions to join the ranks will support the professional development we already provide our community.


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I am a great fan of tied tits, in fact anything to do with playing with tits gets my approval * provided it is something enjoyable to both of us*. I have heard many times that someone cannot tie or bind their sub/slaves tits because they are too small, well with a bit of imagination and adaptation I am sure there will be a way you can that will be pleasurable to you both.
I love to place clothes pegs/clamps/mousetraps/chains and various other implements onto my slaves tits, the look on her face at the first 'bite' tells me she loves it as well, in fact she is the one who usually ends up begging me for more, add to the play time a crop or switch and starting gently tap the nipples and you will end up with a slave writhing as much as she can wanting more.
A word of warning though – the nipples are sensative, full of nerves so when tying them take care to not leave the ropes/clips/pegs etc on for too long as you could cause damage, and this is something we want to aviod !


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Giffards Floorworld is a 100% family owned and operated business and has been proudly servicing the home furnishing needs of Tasmanian families for over 6 decades. The owners and directors specialise in the floorcovering area.
At Giffards our floor furnishings are shaped with you, our customer, in mind. We are here to help you create a home that is beautiful, functional, and comfortable and provides an outlet for self expression. Our goal is to provide excellence in design, extraordinary value, inspiration and ease when furnishing your home. Our knowledgable staff are ready and waiting to provide you with their experience. Call and arrange a no obligation, free measure and quote. Samples of carpet, vinyl, timber or tile can be brought into your home, to make your selection easier.
We embrace a guiding philosphy to provide classic, simple designs that represent outstanding value.
Manufacturers that share in our commitment to design, quality and value craft the majority of our floorcoverings.
We are committed to provide you knowledgable staff, beautiful displays and outstanding service to inspire you and make your shopping experience a pleasure.
We strive to build long-term relationships based on confidence, honesty and trust. We stand behind the quality of our products and will endeavor to make things right if you are not completely satisfied.
To further enhance and simplify your shopping experience and ensure you receive outstanding value, the Giffards family has joined forces with Australia's leading buying group, Floorworld. This buying group also shares in Giffards commitment to providing you with national purchasing power and the latest trends in floorcoverings.
We want your experience to bring you back to Giffards Floorworld and to inspire you to tell your friends and family about us. This is how we can continue to do what we love doing, improving our company, creating beautiful floorcoverings and providing long-term customer satisfaction.
Giffards Floorworld is located in 147 Main Road Moonah and we are open 6 days a week for your convenience.


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The following are examples of innovative practices philanthropic organizations have supported, developed and/or implemented regarding employee assistance:
Foundation for the Carolinas
Received so many requests after Superstorm Sandy from companies wanting to establish a fund in order to help their employees that it had to hire temporary workers to help distribute the money. It now oversees approximately 10 funds for companies that are helping their employees recover.
Mississippi Power Foundation
Established a Family Services System. When a disaster strikes, the team deploys to their Operational Facility, built post Hurricane Katrina, where immediate outreach to affected employees and their families begins. This system is designed for employees to request and receive assistance in restoring their home to a safe environment (e.g.: fixing a hole in a roof or removing a downed tree).
Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
Recognized the gap in directly supporting individuals and, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, distributed Visa gift cards to all of its employees who were impacted by Sandy. The Fund implemented this practice after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 when Cantor Fitzgerald lost more than 300 employees.
Public Service Electric and Gas
Gave Visa gift cards to each of their employees impacted by Superstorm Sandy.
OceanFirst Foundation
Distributed Home Depot gift cards to Sandy impacted families and small businesses, including bank employees and other community members. Ocean County, New Jersey, where the Foundation is headquartered, received the greatest amount of damage caused by Superstorm Sandy with thousands of homes and businesses in need of repair.
Lockheed Martin
Created an employee disaster-relief fund after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The fund, overseen by the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, has since been repurposed as a general disaster-relief fund.
A.O. Smith Corporation
Started a disaster-relief fund with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to aid workers who had been affected by flooding in the spring of 2010.
St. Barnabas Healthcare Foundation
Distributed cash support to employees who were directly impacted by Superstorm Sandy within days after the storm hit.
City National Bank
Provided or facilitated donations in the form of employee gifts, corporate funds corporate match of employee gifts to organizations that address both immediate relief and long-term sustainable development in the wake of disasters. Other assistance came in the form of flexible scheduling, time off, and direct donations from other employees.
Capital One Financial Corporation
Established a fund with the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region in order to direct help to employees whose homes were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.


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Shortly before I plunged into entrepreneurship, I was fortunate enough to be able to ask a very successful builder a few questions about starting a new business. He informed me that most businesses fail in the first two years due to lack of work ethic and/or lack of money (under capitalization). He also told me that my life wouldn't be my own for the first two years if I were going to make it work. I was about to learn exactly what he meant. To this day, I always seem to underestimate the start-up costs and the time it takes to establish a new business. (Hey, at least I'm honest about it!)
No one in San Antonio would talk to me about the striping busi- ness. I needed to know what type of machine to buy, what type of paint to use, how to bid jobs, etc. And the thought of actually paint- ing a straight line on the pavement terrified me. What if I painted this ugly, crooked line on someone's parking lot? Finally I called some guys in Austin, Texas, and offered to work a week for free if they would teach me a little bit about the business. I promised not to do any work in Austin in return for their consulting. They had me painting straight lines in no time. When that week was over, I returned to San Antonio and purchased my first machine from the Perry Shankle Store with the money I'd received from selling my drum set. Every now and then, I'd be asked to go to Austin and do a job. True to my word, I never did any work in Austin, even after I'd lost track of the guys I'd made my promise to.
Business was good, but the dang construction companies took their sweet time paying me. Entrepreneur Magazine forgot to men- tion collection problems in their articles. I had to pick up some kind of part-time job so I could afford to buy the paint and gasoline I needed while I waited to get paid. Doing the job was one thing. Get- ting paid was another. The lessons were coming at me quick but I liked it like that. I was learning more per month about real life business than I could have learned in a year of college. For the first time in my life, I could actually feel myself growing intellectually.
I ended up taking a bartending course so I could get a part-time job as a bartender. I needed a job that paid me immediately so I could mitigate the time between striping pay days. Bartending seemed to fit the bill.
I got fired from my first two bartending jobs (both times on the first night). The bartending institute did a great job of teaching me the ingredients of all the drinks, but they forgot to teach us how to run a cash register. What kind of deal is that? I'm just thankful it was bartending and not flying lessons.
me: Mitch to Tower. Do you read me? Over. tower: We read you loud and clear, Mitch. Over. me: Request permission to land on runway 3. Over. tower: Runway 3 is clear for landing. Over.
me: Tower, I have one small problem. Over.
tower: State your problem. Over.
me: The jerks at the "Institute of Flying" forgot to teach me how to land.
tower: Copy that. They only teach people how to fly. We'll notify the fire department and the ambulance crew. You're clear for landing. Over.
Nothing's ever as easy as it looks. There's always more than meets the eye.
After a short stint at the cash register institute, bartending was great! I was 21 years young, loving the nightlife, and making $100 to $150 per night, four nights a week. I was in the hottest bar in town, The SK Stampede. An eight-hour shift passed like a ten-minute roller coaster ride: fast and furious, with no time to look at your watch. I'd leave the bar at 12:00 or 2:00 a.m. and go stripe parking lots while they were still empty. Before I knew it, the sun would be coming up—and that's how I liked it. To this day, I have trouble looking at my watch when I'm working.
I bought my first property about that time. It was a one-bedroom efficiency condo that the seller financed for me. It cost $28,000 with $2,000 down. Shortly after I put my John Henry on the papers, I was a man about town. I had my own business, my own car and my own place. Not bad for a twenty-one year old I thought. Life was good!
I quickly took on a partner in the striping business. On that fateful day, I'd spent half the morning broom sweeping by hand just a fraction of a lot I intended to stripe. Then this stranger walked up from out of nowhere with a blower on his back and finished clean- ing the rest of the entire parking lot in ten minutes. He showed me how to use the blower, and I showed him how to put a stripe on the ground. That was the beginning of my partnership with Jimmy Allison. Jimmy was even a few years younger than I was. He had wild, curly, red hair and freckles and, together, I suppose we looked like two outcast members of Spanky and Our Gang. Many of the construction foremen didn't take us seriously when we'd ask to bid on their jobs but, eventually, we'd striped every parking lot in San Antonio, no joke. Jimmy and I became the best of friends and we worked like you've never seen two guys work in your life.
We did the regular business stuff during the day like banking, sales, collections, bidding, etc. At night we would stripe our butts off. Mitchell Striping was pounding out the work but, just like before, the money was fast going out and slow coming in.
Once we got called into Frost Bank by then Vice President, Ken Herring. We thought we were going to get a loan or something good like that, but it turned out much different. When we got to Frost Bank we were met by none other than the FBI.
fbi: Are you fellows kiting checks?
me & Jimmy: No.
fbi: Do you know what kiting checks means?
me & Jimmy: No.
fbi: Kiting checks is when a person deposits money at one bank and then withdraws that money the same day and goes to another bank and deposits it in such a fashion to show the money in both banks on the same day.
me & Jimmy: Well, sir, we're doin' the Hell outta that!
As I've mentioned, the huge companies we worked for took their sweet time paying us. First it would be thirty days, then sixty days, then ninety days. The slow pay was killing us cash flow-wise, so we started getting creative. Texas State Bank's daily clock ticked over at 3:00 p.m. but Frost Bank's clock didn't click over until 4:00 p.m. So, we started making deposits at Texas State Bank before 3:00 p.m., and then we'd take the money back out at 3:30 p.m. and run the funds over to Frost Bank and deposit it before 4:00 p.m., just to float payroll.
Those badge waving men in suits scared us to death until I caught my account rep trying to contain his laughter outside the fish bowl office. When I caught the agent himself trying not to laugh I assessed that they were just giving us a little scare. I didn't let on, but I knew we weren't in any real trouble at that point, so I played along, letting them have their fun with us. They knew we didn't mean any harm. In our young, naïve, business minds we thought we were being smart, creative businessmen until we could get paid. You know, if it feels wrong…it probably is.


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Someone please watch this movie and report back to us.
"A lot of people have asked me when they can see 'Burning Passion' on the big screen. Sorry for the short notice, but how about next week?
'Burning Passion' is my film about the guy who ejaculates fire."
"Next week it's playing at the Arizona Film Fest. Twice. Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 23 at 5:00pm. What's especially cool is that they're going to screen a real, live print-- not a digital projection."


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At Public Safety Announcement, Will Adam Putnam Answer the NRA's Demand to Repeal MSD Law?
A New Candidate Questionnaire Wants Gubernatorial Candidates to Support Guns on Campus, in Churches — and Repeal of Florida's New Gun Control Law. How Will Adam Putnam Answer the NRA Questionnaire?
If Adam Putnam was serious about public safety, he would come out against the NRA's demand to repeal the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act at his press conference in Tampa today.
Putnam is releasing a new white paper on public safety today — but a preview piece the AP has already noted that the plan simply "reinforces current policy." In other words, it's a nothingburger.
The real question for Putnam is whether he will back the NRA's call to repeal the Marjory Stoneman Douglas gun safety law — and support allowing guns on college campuses and religious institutions.
In a new questionnaire to gubernatorial candidates, Marion Hammer makes clear that she wants the MSD Act repealed. The questionnaire distributed to gubernatorial candidates includes three different questions about repealing the gun control law passed in March — questions that Putnam will be forced to answer affirmatively to earn the organization's endorsement this fall.
Coming clean about whether he will support the NRA's push to expand gun control will say a lot more about whether as Governor Putnam will keep Floridians safe than a bunch of recycled talking points and policy proposals on the opioid crisis Putnam has already announced.
From the NRA questionnaire sent to gubernatorial candidates:


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YEREVAN.- Azerbaijan's recent behavior implies that Baku is not ready for progress in negotiations, Vice President of the National Assembly of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov told the reporters after the Executive Body meeting of the party, referring to the killing of an Armenian soldier by the Azerbaijani side.
"The last shot which killed an Armenian soldier after the meeting with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and today's statement made by the Azerbaijani leadership also contradicts the logic included in Vienna, St. Petersburg agreements. If we expect progress, we must understand that it is impossible to make a breakthrough in the negotiation process without the realization of those agreements, "he said.


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Central Law College Conference on Beneficial Inter-Linking of Rivers and Waterways [Oct 7 – 8, Tamil Nadu]: Submit by Sept 12
The Central Law College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, is a private Law College started in the year 1984, originally affiliated to University of Madras later after the inception of State formed Law University in the year 1997 namely Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University and it got affiliated to the Law University from then.
It is recognized by The Bar Council of India, New Delhi.
Theme and Dates
The Central Law College, Salem has proposed to organize a Two days National Conference on " Beneficial Inter-Linking of Rivers and Waterways-Problems and Prospects" on 7th and 8th October 2017.
The Conference will focus on Inter-Linking of rivers which is dream and hope of a common man of India. Delegates are expected to participate in the event from different fields all over the country.
The Inauguration of the conference will be carried out by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice KT Thomas, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and other eminent sitting High Court Judges.
In this context, we invite you to participate and present research paper. Kindly submit your abstract/full paper as per the instructions in the brochure.
Important Deadlines
Last Date for Abstract Submission – 12th September, 2017
Intimation Date for Acceptance of Abstract – 13th September, 2017
Last Date for Full Paper – 25th September, 2017
Issue of Publication of Conference Proceedings with ISBN – 7th October, 2017
Organising Committee, The Central Law College, Salem
Phone: 9489109037, 9865611574, 8940929222
For further details, visit:
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About Ejner Hessel
Ejner Hessel is the biggest car – dealership in Denmark. However, they needed a webshop that corresponded with the tendencies of digitisation. Through close cooperation between Kruso and Ejner Hessel and their developers it has been possible to create a strong solution that is easy to operate. Both for the employees at Ejner Hessel, and for their many customers.


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as many companies, we also try to consolidate everything into a central system of some kind that can analyze logs and trigger alarms or extract metrics.
For these reasons it would be excellent to have syslog capabilities. Ideally with the possibility to use TCP on whatever port.
I'm confident other customers would profit from such a feature as well and that this has a very high value regarding security.
Let me know what you think.
Hi Johannes,
Thank you for writing to us with your suggestions. Would you mind supporting your suggestion with any particular example that you must have seen while you worked with your Egnyte account ?
I ask just to get a better picture of your feature request.
Hi Sagar,
thanks for your reply.
As I said, to us it is mostly a matter of getting the logs into out centralized logging platform. The reports are nice, but it does not integrate with any kind of incident response process or SIEM, ITSM, you name it.
For that reason we'd like to have a standard way to retrieve logs. To be honest Syslog is not even my first choice. Something with SSL would be much nicer. Like ELKs Filebeat for example. Since that is not standard however I'd be okay with syslog.
I hope I haven't missed something. I did notice I'm only Power User in egnyte right now.
I very much second this, we also need Egnyte logs for SIEM for ourselves and our clients (we're an MSP). Syslog push or JSON pull, either way. What we need is everything from Informational to Critical, possibly with the addition of Debug when needed.
Hello Gentlemen,
Thank you for your inputs. I will surely pass it on to the Product Team for review.
A vote for this from us as well. Syslog capability would be fantastic for all companies where SIEMs are pretty much mandatory (healthcare, finance, etc).
Thank you Nick. Your vote certainly adds weight to this feature request.
Thanks for the feedback Johannes. We are considering some way to implement monitoring via SNMP. Out of the box, we close any ports that are not known to the system. Ideally, we'll be able to configure the SNMP ports and add functionality to intergrate with a monitoring service.
syslog would still be required to enable for SEIM platforms to use data from Egnyte.
Would this not be useful with Protect, to be able to ship syslog data to a cloud hosted SIEM/SOC type setup?
I'm sure it could be done by API. but if there was a marketplace or recipes for common connections and services, it would very beneficial
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According to a local article, Federal authorities are planning to crack down on the medical marijuana business in Colorado on a large scale for the first time. As I wrote several months ago, the Attorney General of Colorado was concerned about the medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado because selling marijuana is still a Federal crime.
Now it seems that warning letters will be going out to dispensaries and grow facilities near schools. The letters are giving 45 days to shut down or move operations. If they don't shut down the U.S. Attorney in Colorado will shut them down.
The dispensaries that are set to be targeted are the ones that are located within 1,000 feet of schools. That measurement is being used because that distance already appears in federal law as a factor in drug crime sentencing.
The move comes after the Justice Department sent out a memo clarifying that marijuana has been and remains illegal under federal law despite what has taken place with state regulations. Colorado is one of 16 states where medical marijuana laws have been approved.
Many of the state's dispensaries that are closer than 1,000 feet to a school have already been approved to be there under local laws. These dispensaries were grandfathered in. But now it is unclear if they are allowed to operate under the Federal crackdown.
When Coloradoans approved medical marijuana I'm sure no one anticipated what the Federal government would do. Now it seems that the Feds are getting serious about dispensaries and grow facilities especially if located near a school. As far as I know, there is a law prohibiting liquor stores near schools so why not marijuana dispensaries?


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I don't know about you, but I find it very annoying when I have to do a lot of gathering.
Pattern instructions often say to stitch two rows of a loose stitch and then pull the bobbin thread to make a nice bit of gathering.
You know me, I am always looking for a way to cut corners so I never stitch TWO rows of loose stitches and then inevitably as I'm gathering I break the thread . . . AAHH!
Here is a wonderful tip that was passed on to me and it works beautifully every time!!
Set your machine to a loose zig zag stitch and then zig zag over embroidery floss, or light cording, even a heavy thread would work.
Then the zig zag stitch will easily gather as you pull the heavy thread beneath.
Beautifully gathered with no broken stitches and even saved time because you only had to stitch once . . . I love it!
Try it and let me know what you think . . . I'd love to hear from you.


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Website Updates for 12/17/2017
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Here are a few updates to the web site that you may find interesting:
- The calendar has been updated with the preliminary schedule for the 2018 season.
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- The preliminary meeting minutes from the 2017 Corporation Meeting have been posted.


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Let's face it: the real world, at the moment, kind of sucks. So we turn to fiction: Marvel is currently in the processing of relaunching books for Marvel NOW! in the wake of Civil War II (even though Civil War II is not, technically, over). One of those books is Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, written by Gerry Conway, with art by Ryan Stegman. After the depressing slog that was a majority of Civil War II, this book is a goddamn delightful breath of fresh air and I love it so, so much.
The premise of Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows is pretty simple: this is a world where Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson never made a deal with Mephisto to get rid of their marriage, so instead they stayed married and had a daughter named Annie. This is actually Volume 2 of the book, because Volume 1 was a a tie-in of sorts to Secret Wars.
In any case, the story takes place right after the Secret Wars tie-in did, after Spider-Man defeated the power-stealing Regent. In fact, Mary Jane now uses some of the Regent's technology as part of her costume to share her husband's powers (presumably, she is named Spider-Woman, but goes by Spider-MJ). And Annie has her own powers, which she can only use with her parents' permission.
The first half of the book, then, is a pretty standard plot, although it is peppered with delightful bits of dialogue that show how much Gerry Conway loves writing the "classic" Spider-Man, even as an adult. (In fact, there's a moment where Peter says that he loves selling photographs to J. Jonah Jameson, even though MJ tells him he should work in a lab.)
It's the second half of the book, however, where things get super oh my god cute with a backup story called "The Earnest Adventures of Spider-Dad" by Anthony Holden.
There's also another backup story by Kate Leth and Marguerite Sauvage about Mary Jane designing her own costume (of course) which is also awesome.
You should all buy this book and feel better.


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From http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article3671857.ece ;-
'A senior judge will deliver an outspoken attack on the Government today, declaring that "all of society's social ills" can be traced to breakdown of the family.
Mr Justice Coleridge, a Family Division judge, will give warning of an epidemic of family failures, claiming that children born into broken homes are turning increasingly to drink, drugs and crime. He will argue that the collapse of the family is as potent a threat to the country as terrorism, crime, drugs or binge drinking.
In his speech to family lawyers, the judge will say that there has been a collapse of one of the building blocks of society, and that in urban areas family life is "in meltdown or completely unrecognisable". He will lay the blame at the "neglect" of successive governments.
The judge, who is in charge of family courts across southwest England, will say: "In some of the more heavily populated urban areas of the country, family life is, quite frankly, in meltdown or completely unrecognisable. In some areas of the country, even including the more urban parts of the sleepy West in which I operate, family life in the old sense no longer exists. So I suggest that the general collapse of ordinary family life, because of the breakdown of families, in this country is on a scale, depth and" breadth which few of us could have imagined even a decade ago."
The judge has presided over cases of divorce, children in care and family break-up for eight years. Last year he supervised attempts in the courtroom to negotiate a voluntary divorce settlement between Heather Mills and Sir Paul McCartney.
He will argue that he is not criticising single parents. "I am not saying every broken family produces dysfunctional children, but I am saying that almost every dysfunctional child is the product of a broken family," he says. "And what is government doing to recognise and face up to the emerging situation? What is it doing to halt the decline or even reverse it? The answer is very little, and nothing like enough. It is fiddling whilst Rome burns."
The judge will give his speech to lawyers from Resolution, formerly the Solicitors' Family Law Association, in Brighton.'
Feminism is a disease on modern western society. All of the above can be traced back to the planned destruction and alienation of fatherhood and traditional family values by feminism.
Parental alienation, divorce training schools masquerading as female-only DV centres, 'family courts' that are for anything but the family..
These are the weapons of division that this hateful female supremacist movement has insidiously unleashed upon western society resulting in family breakdown, gang culture and widespread social decay.
This system has only existed because MEN HAVE TOLERATED IT.
It is time to say 'ENOUGH' TO FEMINISM.
'Each suburban wife struggled with it alone. As she made the beds, shopped for groceries, matched slipcover material, ate peanut butter sandwiches with her children, chauffered Cub Scouts and Brownies, lay beside her husband at night — she was afraid to ask even of herself the silent question — "Is this all?'
– Betty Friedan, feminist divisionist hate monger


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How do we create safe communities? Marty Moss-Coane interviews (galla) JULIA LOPEZ, the Executive Director of Centro Pedro Claver, an asset-based program that works towards a self-sufficient neighborhood through home foreclosure prevention counseling, a youth summer arts school & other programs to improve the neighborhood's quality of life.
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It's not OK when Fifi growls at you, but a growl is not always as terrible as you might think. A growl, after all, is a warning. Suppress the growl, and you might receive a bite instead. Plus, there are different types of growling; not all are bad.
The Scene
You come home to find your favorite couch pillow ripped to shreds, and your puppy is quietly lying on the floor next to it. You pick up the pillow, shove it in her face, and yell "bad." Your pup reacts by growling. If she could talk instead of growl, she might tell you to take that pillow out of her face and to back off. If you continue to yell, shove the pillow in her face and ignore her growl, she might bite you.
Why They Growl
Growling during a scolding usually indicates your dog is afraid or has entered the aggression zone. If you're scolding your dog, you're causing those feelings. Analyze your behavior before you focus on the dog's. If you're scolding your pup for something she did earlier in the day, she won't understand. She's simply reacting to the negative and possibly aggressive vibe you're creating. In her eyes, you're being aggressive for no reason, so she's either afraid or will react aggressively in return. Either way, you'll likely hear a growl. Never scold your dog unless you catch her in the act; even then, a simple "no" should suffice.
Healthy Dog
If your dog growls at you when you're scolding her, she's actually displaying healthy behavior. When healthy dogs are pushed, they'll send a warning. You're stressing your dog by scolding her. If you then punish her for providing you a warning, you're preventing her from doing what comes naturally. You got yourself into the situation by scolding, so it's up to you to listen to your dog's warning and back off.
The Solution
To avoid the whole scenario and save your furnishings to boot, manage things to prevent the behavior in the first place. Analyze why your dog was bad. If puppies are left alone too long, they get bored. Bored pups often are destructive. You're the human, you're in charge of your pup's arrangements, and you know these things, so it's your fault if you do not manage them properly and then find your house torn up. Tire your pal out before you leave, and give her plenty to do while you're gone. If you will be gone all day, consider dropping her off at puppy daycare. Scolding after the fact will never accomplish your goal, and will only cause your dog to distrust you.
Play Growling
Dogs growl when they play. Though this is not apt to be the cause of growling during a scolding session, your puppy might think you are trying to play with her. If you've ever played tug-of-war with your pup, you may have heard her growl. This type of growl isn't serious, and you shouldn't be concerned about it.
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Nevertheless, back to The Marches. The tragic disappearance of Alethea has consumed the area. Hundreds are searching voluntarily each day and receiving plaudits and accolades from The Police Officers on board. Indeed one DC has said to me quite forcibly how astounded she is at how the local, proper "community" is responding. Here the word community is not a euphemism for some poverty stricken, slum wasteland, blighting our cities and Nation.Fingers crossed for Alethea...
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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4 comments:
- Oldrightie said...
Julia, I am truly and humbly grateful for your kind words. Blogging can be demoralising at times. I gain my "mojo" and inspiration from those who doggedly fight for that which is dear. In that context it is often our more fragrant sisters who lead the way. Not least in true communities. I am proud to be part of it all.
- 31 January 2012 at 11:48
Couldn't agree more re the use and abuse of the term "community."
I'm reminded of a scene in Rab C. Nesbitt some years back, when Rab is being met by a police escort at Glasgow airport. His little crew are there to meet him and one drunkenly states: "That's what we've got in Govan eh boys? A great sense of community."
Another one pipes up: "Aye. Nae brain cells. Just a poxy sense of community."
- 31 January 2012 at 13:44
Oh and obviously my best wishes re your missing friend.
- 31 January 2012 at 13:47
- JuliaM said...
" Blogging can be demoralising at times."
I find it's life that's demoralising.. ;) Blogging helps, though.
"Another one pipes up: "Aye. Nae brain cells. Just a poxy sense of community.""
Spot on!
- 1 February 2012 at 07:05


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