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NSW Sailing Adventures
From AUD 1800 / Private Harbour Day Cruise
AUD 185 per person (min 6 guests) / Twilight Regatta
From AUD 4360 / Weekend Escape
From AUD 500 per person (min 4 guests) / Harbour Coaching Session
Private Charter Harbour Day Cruise:
This Sydney Harbour Private Charter is ideal for groups up to 20 guests, assuring you and your guests receive a personal and intimate experience onboard this classic Swan 65. We will let you take the helm, and help us sail to a secluded beach where you'll be able to swim and explore the bay. Alternatively, you can jump on-board for our Twilight cruise, where you can relax while watching the lights in the harbour.
The itinerary will depend on the weather condition of the day but the classic route includes passing Sydney Opera House, under Sydney Harbour Bridge, and other highlights along Sydney Harbour. Our harbour sailing cruises are designed to be flexible and exciting so we encourage discussing the itinerary on the day with the skipper so he can recommend what is best and highlights few hidden spots.
There is a great sound system with Bluetooth, and a large fridge, plus 2 large eskies on board. Price includes BYO fee which includes the use of all onboard facilities - plates, glasses, cutlery, utensils, condiments. We can organise catering for you at extra cost.
You can choose between two times for your fully crewed private yacht charter:
- 4-Hour Lunch Cruise (11 am – 3 pm): AUD 2,400.00 per group (up to 10). We'll stop for lunch where you can either stay on board or go for a swim or be dropped off at one of Sydney's famous beaches.
- 3-Hour Sunset Cruise (4 pm – 7 pm): AUD 1,800.00 per group (up to 10)
- Special events cruise – POA
**Summer Harbour Regatta: **
Are you looking for a race around Sydney? We offer the opportunity to participate in an exciting sailing regatta on a high-performance boat and experience a unique and interactive way to (re)discover the Harbour in different lights with the great views of Sydney City at night from the water. You can either have a go taking the helm or trimming the sails with the crew or simply sit back and enjoy the sights. There is a short "training sail" with Eve professional sailors, to run through the basics and safety of the yacht, as well as running through a few manoeuvres, it will also help us assess your level and coach you accordingly. We will then assign you to a role that will be challenging but still within your range of skills and previous experience.
These races are non-spinnaker and start at 6:00 pm every Wednesday from the 7th of October, except for the first two when the races will start at 5:30 pm. This experience is 3 hours in duration and runs from 4.30 - 7.30 pm. Minimum of 6 guests are required to go ahead. Ideal for the beginner who wants to see what it's like on the water.
- Wednesday Summer Twilight Racing: AUD 185.00 per person
NSW Weekend Escape:
The Swan 65 'Eve' combines a graceful exterior with spacious and elegant accommodation for up to 6 guests making sailing yacht Eve ideal for extended cruising. Find out more information about the Yacht here.
Booking the yacht for the weekend is the best way to enjoy your time on the water. We offer special prices on weekdays. Please contact us for a price if you are interested.
We'll be happy to design the ideal plans to match your expectations, being weather dependent we will always have to adapt to the conditions to maximise comfort onboard. See below two different options for a weekend onboard:
2-Day Sydney Harbour Weekend Escape:
Sydney Harbour is one of the most famous harbours to sail on in the world. You can get dropped off via tender at the fish market on a Saturday morning, sail up to manly during the day, and admire all the various yacht races that take place every weekend, while sailing in style, in the sheltered water of Sydney harbour. You can get dropped off to any of the beaches around and even catch some dinner in town, get a surf lesson in the morning on Manly beach and relax onboard the rest of the time.
Your cruise will depart at 10:00 am on the day of departure and return 11:00 am the following day.
- Sydney Harbour Weekend Escape: AUD 4,320.00
**3-Day Sydney Coast Escape: **
Join us on Friday for some extra adventure? Depart Sydney heads at sunset and sail up to Pittwater, arrive by night in refuge cove, and spend the weekend exploring the river to finally sail back to Sydney on Sunday. This would be perfect for a group wanting to learn or sharpen their sailing skills while having a fun time cruising. The skipper is always very happy to treat the passengers as crew when they're keen to learn.
Your cruise will depart at 4:00 pm on Friday and return at 4:00 pm on Sunday.
- Sydney Coast Escape: AUD 5,360.00
Harbour Coaching Program:
Want to get involved with sail handling, trimming and all the manoeuvres that you'll be doing on any types of sailing boat? Or maybe you are more interested in mastering your racing skills? Whether your end goal is to spend more quality downtime on the water, to travel, to compete, to work, or to advance your career, our Harbour Coaching Program will be fully tailored to your individual needs.
For either four hours or a full day, you will get to experience the stunning views of Sydney Harbour on a timeless racing yacht. We will also be located last week of each month in either Jervis Bay or Port Stephens areas for a week and will be proposing training sessions there. Please contact us if you are interested.
Our Skipper, Benjamin has extensive offshore experience on various types of yacht, some international racing titles to his belt and will be super happy to show you the ropes.
Here are some of the things we can achieve through tailored coaching:
- Learn to sail
- Optimise sail trim
- Clean manoeuvres
- Boost your boat speed
- Build confidence to sail your boat in all weather conditions
- Prepare you for your first race or regatta
- Coach you during events
- And many more depending on your individual goals
4-Hour Coaching Session: AUD 500 per person
8-Hour Coaching Session: AUD 800 per person


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🦋My Story My Version. 🦋
When you feel like you're addicted to something, it's because you are. If you think about it, addiction is just a symptom of a problem. It's not the problem itself—it's what happens when you try to solve your problems with drugs or alcohol.
There are no pain killers that ease the pain of death. There is no pain killer in drug or alcohol form that solves any problem. My personal experience raw emotions over time, struggles of addiction and time in jail. Only one pain killer that is legit and real – Deal with it face to face. The truth is not easy, its painful, and a living hell at times. The truth is, it takes a long time to heal, cope, and deal with life events. Those challenges are open wounds. No one will admit to and wants to face – pain. My pain and struggles changed my life – forever.
Time is crucial to grief as I learnt the hard way. In my world, nothing made sense. Why? I couldn't allow myself to feel raw emotions. Until I was forced to.
To me, I knew the pain would surface. For so long, I thought dodge ball would give me time to adjust. Time had lost its value, the world moved around me. I functioned due to that's what life teaches us to do. The world doesn't stop because you lost two loved ones seven weeks apart. The world doesn't stop for anyone or anything.
Honestly, the days became a blank stare, everything moved as I stood still. My job at the time, was behind a computer. Thinking of the events was not happening while working. I choose to be a picker on a cherry picker. This the physical movement would keep my mind busy. I thought the grief had passed and life went on. Until….
September 11th, 2002. Brother that passed his birthday was Sept. 10th. That morning of the 9-11 year anniversary. In honor the company had moments of silence for both plane attacks. I buckled out of no where.. Functioning didn't make sense. I hit my knees and fell apart. Crumbled to life raw painful emotions.. Six months after, life stopped. The only thing that matter at the moments was to leave. Walking in to my supervisors office, "I quit". Out of character, he told me that I was okay. That I had time off work and just do whatever I could. Those words were not okay on my behalf. Once again, "I quit, you have no clue". The HR lady called my name, and said here's FLMA papers go to your doctor. They should give you time off work. She walked me to my car and explained the process. I went straight to my doctors office at that time. This doctor had been new and my first time meeting or seeing her. Explaining my situation, asking to help with FMLA. Her choice of words, did not go over well. She thought it was bogus to need time off work. Depression or anxiety, any of that she thought I was fine, just trying to get paid. My tolerance level just ticked. It was not the right time or practice of option, to her observation. I stood up and said, " I hope you still have your father and your brother". Quickly her response was " yes I do". I said that's why you have no right to judge me, you have not experienced what I'm going through". As your tongue was sharp, I hope you think next time before you share your opinion. When you can't speak without experience just do your job. I got up to exit and my regular doctor was shocked. Leaving the office, I went to a doctor close by my house. I told the office I had just left my family doctors office and the situation. By law your not suppose to do that "doctor shopping". I had not a care in hell, I needed help now. The doctor I seen was older, experienced, he knew I needed help. He personally made a phone call to the prior doctors office. Mentally I was a mess, yet I thought I was strong enough as time passed. Then falling apart, nothing was real. Emotions were painful, the triggers I was not aware of. The day after my brothers birthday. My mind starting thinking, remembering, wondering, and it happen. The anti-depression and anxiety medication were prescribed.
My days sleeping 15 to 20 hours a day. I must have been overwhelmed with exhaustion. If I woke up to eat or use the bathroom, daylight or night was never acknowledged. To shower was a big functioning task, that didn't matter. Why should it when I'm just sleeping all the time, right? I became non-existent to the world. My mom would open my bedroom door check in on me. She had tried to make sense of it, her words would stick through my barely open eyes. " I love you", I heard many times. But I could barely move or function. Antidepressants became a non-functioning zombie creation, I hated more. My struggles were deep, changing medication made it worse. At some point over a course of 6 months time – my eyes opened more often. Hopeless, helpless, I needed help.. The struggles were daily, hourly, and serious. I suppose I got enough rest, cause I no longer wanted to sleep. Something inside of me was making sense. I rarely continued the medicine. So unconsciously I slowly detoxed from prescription medications. My only option was self-help. I began to write, as I would lay awake in bed thinking. I struggled with why would depression medicine make a person sleep.. ? Actually I started to feel worse taking the medicine. In time I was going back to work, the day was approaching. My mind was all over the place.
Slowly adding to my daily task, writing was priority and waking up was too. I had to face a lot of challenges. I had woken to a pending drug charge that was mine. My charges, my fault, not the addiction, – my problem. Not grieving, not understanding, not knowing, and hiding pain with addiction drugs and alcohol.
Functioning is a real struggle when life keeps moving. – Standing still is tough. But reality being crippled, disabled, mentally stopped in the tracks of life. Numb, thoughtlesss, living in a foggy world that I could only live in. I created this fog because I never learnt to function to death. Death- a zombie trying to drag ass through life. Life that's so painful – crawling, due to, I been beaten, rolled, tossed, and shattered inside, and out. A hot mess in reality. I stank as a person because I didn't know my strength. Giving up defeated me. I was all that above and more. Ripped, toren, high, drunk, and a walking mental mess.
Non-existent one where problems now surfaced and facing jail time. I felt invisible to jail, traumatized by life events, there was no excuse. My problems were my responsibility to be human again. Face life as I now had challenges. Obstacles that surely did want to face.
I had to report monthly to my parole officer. I had a great job, I was drug free and I honestly felt great. My goal was to conquer my grief with positive energy. At work, I pushed my limits to excel. But I felt alone. The lonleness created another addiction – sex. The truth is I was going to the gym working out, feeling great, going to the tanning bed, I never felt so amazing with ambition, life made sense. Or did it? My sex addiction was replaced from drug addiction. I made a promise to God to keep me safe and protect me during my journey of exploring sex options.. I refused to be attached to any man. I had lost two of my favorite men in my life. Loving a man was not an option at the time. My plan of action was in form of good habit routine. I was loving yet not lovable to my inner pain. My parole was about done. Drinking started regularly as my sex addiction slowed. My habits were changing as I knew my routine was about to be disrupted. Filling a blank isn't always easy.
The challenges of living back on track "the good life", still has negative impacts. After completing parole, I now had a felony charge on my background and record. Career moves and education would be tested. Blessed with a hard work ethic, my felony never gave any problems. In time I had my felony expunged. That wss inner peace of my self. I furthered my education with a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology in 2010. I was coming alive inside cause I knew how to. Overtime I Iearnt what it takes to overcome. Being defeated is temporary. I felt I wasn't strong enough to fight, down to being defeated. Wrong was I? I built an empire that I never knew was possible. So much can be done. No that anything is possible with one tool.. The master to life is 🗝 to the mind, and that's time. Educating the Mind. Your mind is power. You have the world of endless dreams when you open your mind. Educating the mind to life is a promise to overcome challenges. The best defense is knowing you have the option to learn. My life is far from perfect, knowing life makes sense is what matters. Struggles are life's tools that give us strength. Love is an opportunity to prove your worth of being human. Love is told to be a beautiful thing. Love is the most painful experience that one must face. Truth be known Death is the love to eternal life. We must feel the worst level of extreme pain. That pain of life is the sacrifice to death. Afterlife of no pain, no sorrow just pure happiness of a world created by our God. My God has shown me life that exist beyond realm. As I have felt and visioned the life through my own eyes.
Life is precious to our eternal days. We will face the good Lord with treasures of our character. If those treasures are damaged at fault of yours, overcoming might be challenging.. Life of misery and hell will be provided, as you create your destiny. Time here on earth is measured by blessing to help one another, and valued human life as you perceive it. Hurting others and offering negative energy maybe your choice to void eternal life that's promised. Until that judgement day is face to face with death. May you be the best product to life. A product everyone is proud to know and be a part of. If those words bite or sting- you have power of the mind to educate your options to overcome actions and behaviors. You are stronger than you think. As the mind never fails if you apply the time and work. Defeat is not an option to eternal life. Challenges may be mountains but mountains can be climbed. Lace up those boots and motivate the knowledge to be your best self. Life is best when dealt with by learning to overcome with a powerful tool – the mind.
Thank you for your time and for visiting ✔Mental Mess, Life, and God. 👣 – My Story My Version – 👣
Not everything has an immediate solution. But knowledge can help you through it. Patience and time will guide you if your willing to put in the work.
If you want to stop using, there are a few things you can do:
First, figure out what caused you to start using in the first place. Was it a traumatic experience? Was there someone who told you that using drugs or alcohol was acceptable? Was it peer pressure? Childhood environment? Life has so many hidden stressors that we are blinded by. When we think, we aren't strong enough? Think about a plan of action to overcome. Keep the plan fresh in mind. Support yourself with enjoyable positivity. Once positivity begins to flow, it becomes a regular flow.
Once you've figured this out, make sure that whatever caused your addiction no longer exists for you. If someone tells you that drugs or alcohol will make your life better, try not to believe them. They may have been lead by peer pressure and may have had some sort of experience with drugs or alcohol themselves—but they're not responsible for your decisions and can't expect you to make the same choices they did.
The next step is figuring out how much time and money are going towards solving these problems and how many hours of sleep are being lost because of them. Identifying these things will help keep track of solving the problem. Addiction is easy.. Overcoming is a challenge but your mind is powerful to help you through. Don't give up.. Get up and face to challenge. In time you will gain so much positivity, ambition will guide you with a peace of mind.
Love to hear your experience and rewards of overcoming challenges you experienced. Shared stories can be the best therapy for another who is challenged with life of addiction or events. Feel free to share your experience.
Until our beautiful minds meet again. Be safe out there. Many blessings and much love. Remember Everyday Minds Matter – Della 💞🦋

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Luke 10:38-42
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Jesus Visits Martha and Mary
38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, 'Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.' 41 But the Lord answered her, 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; 42 there is need of only one thing.[a] Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.'Read full chapter
- Luke 10:42 Other ancient authorities read few things are necessary, or only one
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The spectre of voting machine failure and voter fraud still lingers over the NY District 23 election between Doug Hoffman and Bill Owens.
The Gouverneur Times is reporting today, November 23, 2009.
"Ghost in the Machine"
"John Conklin, Communications Director for the New York State Board of Elections issued a statement Friday evening alleging that an article published by our on-line newspaper, The Gouverneur Times, was factually incorrect. This statement was reported Friday in the Watertown Daily Times.
Mr. Conklin's rebuke is a very misleading press release issued on the behalf of the NY SBoE."
"Below is a brief review of the November 3rd, 2009 elections…
In Lewis, Schuyler and Seneca Counties, ImageCast ballot scanners failed.
In Broome County, hand counts revealed the ImageCast ballot scanners in five voting districts had miscounted votes. In some cases the machines rejected valid ballots.
In Cayuga County, again ImageCast ballot scanners crashed. Some rejected valid ballots that other machines accepted.
In Fulton County, ImageCast ballot scanners were impounded after it was found they were not working properly.
In Steuben County, the ImageCast ballot scanner in the first ward malfunctioned.
In Oneida County, at the Vernon polling place, none of the three ImageCast optical scanners would operate.
In Jefferson County, inspectors from four districts claim that "human error" resulted in their "mistakenly" entering 0 votes for Hoffman in several districts, resulting in Owens leading Jefferson County on election night though a recanvas of the computer counts showed that Hoffman was actually leading.
In St. Lawrence County, machines in Louisville, Waddington, Claire, and Rossie "broke" early in the voting process on Election Day. Republican Commissioner Deborah Pahler said that the machines kept "freezing up… like Windows does all the time". Frank Hoar, an attorney for the Democratic Party, initially ordered the impound of malfunctioning machines but released the order on Nov. 5th so that Bill Owens could be sworn in to Congress in time to vote on the House Health bill on November 7th.
Jude Seymour, a reporter for the Watertown Daily Times, declared the Gouverneur Times story on the 'virus' issue a 'Hoax'. He referred to a prior article he had authored on the 13th of November, where he quotes Anna E. Svizzero, the state's Elections Operation Director in her claims that the state's pilot program "was very successful."
The State elections on November 3rd, using the Sequoia/Dominion ImageCast machines were a 'pilot program'.
Mr.Lipari states that the corrective action applied was modification of the configuration file; but according to a technician for Dominion, the owners of the ImageCast system, "the insertion of a line of code, into the source code of the machines" was the corrective action taken.
Regarding what was done to correct the 'memory' problem just days immediately prior to the elections; pursuant to State Election Law 7-202.2, "When any change is made in the operation or material of any feature or component of any machine or system which has been approved pursuant to the provisions of this section, such machine or system must be submitted for re-examination and re-approval pursuant to the provisions of subdivision one of this section"
Subdivision one states that… "The state board of elections shall cause the machine or system to be examined and a report of the examination to be made and filed in the office of the state board. Such examination shall include a determination as to whether the machine or system meets the requirements of section 7-202 of this title and a thorough review and testing of any electronic or computerized features of the machine or system…. Any form of voting machine or system not so approved, cannot be used in any election."
"Given the now known number of machine failures that occurred on election day, due in part to the 'known bug' in the software, it is apparent that a thorough review and testing of the ImageCast machines utilized throughout the 23rd congressional district and other districts throughout the State of New York was not accomplished according to the explicit requirements of New York State Election Law."
We in the 23rd were the subject of a 'beta test, pilot program', in the midst of a very important election. There were many problems as a result of this 'test'. The integrity, credibility and voter confidence in this election is severely challenged as a result. A manual hand count needs to be accomplished in order to assure the voters that the Sequoia/Dominion ImageCast machines worked and worked accurately. Not doing so will forever taint the results of this 'beta test' election as well as future elections.
It is not a matter of who won or who lost… it is a matter of our constitutional right to a fair, open and honest election process without vendors protecting their interests (Sequoia), or a State covering their collective <actions>… at the expense of the voting process itself.
"We the people…";
One person, One vote."
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John Charlton of the Post & Email provides some background on the voting machines.
"Nathan Barker of The Gouverner Times has reported a series of facts which seemingly support Dough Hoffman's allegations that there was massive Election fraud in the special election for the NY-23 House seat:
1. The software used in the voting machines is made by a company controlled by the Venezuelan dictator, Chavez;
2. A virus was found in the machines used in one district, only days before the election;
3. Other districts were not informed of the existence of the virus;
4. The voting machines lack security for introduction of multiple ballots at a time,
5. And election officials lack expertise to determine whether the company's fix of the problems was done in a manner which returned the voting machines' capacity to tally impartially election-night results."
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I have been getting warnings about these voting machines, software and the ties to Chavez and Venezuela for at least a year.
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Welcome back. Cloud heads to the AWS Claude Management Consul Dashboard demo number three. So from our console home page, we're gonna dig just a little bit deeper into the amazing A. W s service is that are available via this cloud platform.
So we're gonna go over here and quick service is, And so in this demonstration, I want to spend a little time on what I call demo drive byes just to show you, via some various panes of glass within the management console, some of the really cool things you likely never thought of that could be done for this amazing cloud engine. So over here on the right,
we're going to start moving over here to this thing called a W s robo maker. So let's check out what this thing is.
So from this screen, we can see that if, for example, were a manufacturer who maintains an assembly line or health care provider like a regional hospital, and we use robotics to help us a similar products on the assembly line, or we use robots to use, uh, better patient care. So, like a mobile robot pharmacy
that works over the 802.11
network on wheels. And so we can wirelessly transport medicines, toe our patients and increase our patient health care and patient well being across the hospital. Well, this A W s robo maker, we can develop and test our own robot applications and from application Indians, two platforms
for robot application development and robot application testing
all here via the AWS robo maker so we can get started or weaken work on developing our application to a whole host of robots. It's in our robot fleet or down here in the lifecycle portion of this. We can do our homework and figure out how we can write at really intelligent app that minimizes
battery life,
minimizes the use of memory and so we can create a really smart app and a really great app for our robots.
Really cool stuff. So do you remember thing one and thing too, from Dr Seuss's cat in the Hat if you don't? They were troublesome things that created havoc in the world of Dr Seuss. Something real troublemakers.
Well, with millions of new Internet connecting devices from refrigerators and home monitoring devices, cameras and intelligent trash cans that let the garbage man know that Can is full,
and it's time to pick it up and empty it out. Well, the cloud is here to help you manage your Internet of things so that your things don't create havoc like the cat in the hat's thing. Number one and thing number two.
So from our service is Window, we're gonna go over here to the Internet of things, and we're gonna click on Internet of Things core.
So I have a customer who's a city, and they're remodeling their entire community park. This new community park is gonna have amazing rides and Ferris wheels for the kids. There's a skating rink there, says Skateboard Park.
Um, there's an ice cake rink when it's wintertime Ah, and gondola's that
fly across the sky all powered over the Internet. So I have trash cans that with the Internet, left the Waste facility group. No, it's time to come empty the trashcan to lights that
with the Internet and with management over the Internet, I can control how much lighting to use and when to turn the lights on and to monitor my lighting. So when
a light when a light bulb is no longer working and functional. It alerts me so that I can timely go and replace that light. So that's the Internet of things and how some of our
organizations out there are using these intelligent devices thes things that connect to the Internet, all that we call the eye ot or Internet of things.
So in our network area, device uses interpreter so that we can agree on how to read the binary zeroes and ones like asking the American Standard Code for information interchange.
Or we agree on how to interpret our zeros and ones. And we get the American keyboard from the alphabet to special characters like the ampersand. So here in a W S I o. T. Is this really cool service called a message broker? If are things out there are using the Internet connect to connect to the AWS cloud?
Well, then the aws I ot message broker will bridge the gap between all of the different
Internet of things out there. Each class of device using their own interpreted protocols that speak their own version of the Internet of things. So for our city park are trashcan speak a language are lighting system, speaks a language
or gondolas speak a language are Ferris will speak a language because they're all created by individual manufacturers and vendors.
And they're all created with their own software on their own applications. And they all speak their own version of a computer language and their own ways to connect to the Internet. So with the aid of U. S. I. O. T. Service, what here we could do is we can turn on this thing called a message broker service. So what that
does is if our roads are far Internet of thing, devices
can talk to the cloud and talk to this A W s cloud engine. Now we can at least be talking clouds speak. And if everybody can talk, cloud speak and we understand the same language than with this Coyote message broker service, we can ensure that all R I O T. Devices air talking, same language and thus can talk to each other.
And now that they all can talk and listen to the same language, we can group them into various management groups.
We could manage them is either individuals were, as groups do group policy, and we can see them point to them, manage them, report on them and audit them from the AWS Internet of things management console Very slick and let's take a look.
So here we click on on board for when it configure Internet of Thing device and have it connected, the cloud will go through wizards. And if the Wizards aren't working exactly what we want to cause we might be missing a protocol or two well through software development kits, we can create our own interconnection hook so that we can,
uh, create a unique tied at the AWS
i o t engine and talk to our Internet of things device we can manage so we can register a thing so we can create a thing and then we can bulk register and then we can click on here and give our thing a name. We can give it a type we can put it in a group. We can create
attributes which are descriptions. So the only one with search
all are hundreds of Internet of things out. There are attributes will say trash can or whatever character value we want to associate with it, et cetera.
So really cool.
So we can group are things into groups. We can create building cycles around our groups. Ah, we can create security policies and do things around things like pushing machine sort of certificates out to our devices. Um, and then we can create security policies like recon
conduct ongoing on its audit security audits. And then we can monitor from a security perspective
our devices and making sure by perhaps putting an agent out there on our trashcans, we can make sure that from a security that we're not getting hacked. There were not having viruses and malware put on her devices, etcetera. So really, really cool stuff on even things like we can put
software Ah, and and middleware on our Internet of things all via this aws coyote
really slick stuff.
So in a network, whether it be premise based or in the cloud, we need triple A authentication, authorization and accounting, and we need to utilize the security management architecture that we call identity access management or I am, and we could have an entire class and identity access management, so I don't want to get lost in it. But it's important to know for the purposes of this discussion,
the security control and security governance in our network.
The things that we want to focus on specifically are andthe indication and authorization Well, with that within her I am architecture. Well, that service is controlled and managed by this thing called directory service. And the most popular directory service on the planet is Microsoft's active Directory or a D.
So what I want to talk about now is really around this part of this diagram. This is complex diagram. There's a lot to active directory on how we use it, but I only want to focus on what's in the circle. So what here we're talking about is that
our network is gonna have an instance of Microsoft Directory on premise
or in the cloud or both, and then we're gonna integrate them via what we call connectors through a process called Federation.
An active directory is our corporate directory. It's a phone book of all our users and all our network devices and all the resource is in our network and through directory service is and protocols like radius remote access dialing user service. We authenticate toe active directory.
The 80 service has a record of who we are Ah, hashed version of our law again or user name and password has a record of what service is in the network. We can authenticate two and have privileges for. So this way we can log into a network and we can access sales information. But the I T administrator can control and
and, uh, and police what we have access to so that we
do not have access to confidential customer financial information in the network. All of these things are controlled through radius talking to, authorized by authenticated to an authorized by Microsoft Active Directory all controlled within active directory through individual and group user policy.
Pretty neat stuff. And so what, we're going to show you next is how we can stand a perversion of Microsoft Active directory in the AWS platform.
So now we're going to go into the AWS service's cloud and we're going to create our own instance of Microsoft Active directory. So we're gonna have service, is there? We're gonna scroll down here and we're gonna click directory service,
and then we're gonna set up our directory. So we have a few different connectors here so we can click Ah a W s man is Microsoft Active Directory. Or we can create a simple instance of active directory. Or we can create a connector
thio, connect us in a premise based version of Active Directory or our new cloud instance of active directory. Maybe we want to connect it to a juror. We want to connect it to G C. P. So Well, if we want to do that, then we go down the connect
her path. We're gonna go ahead and hit a W s managed Microsoft active director gonna hit next, and you can see here there's a couple of different additions that we can choose from. So the standard edition allows us at one gig of storage and we can create a PTA 30,000
network controlled objects, user's devices, et cetera. All of those objects
Ah, that we can control in our global catalog in active directory or this Enterprise edition with up to 500,000 objects and 17 gigs of data. And if the Standard edition or the Enterprise edition, we get to domain controllers and then there's a fee for each additional domain controller or D C
primary or secondary D. C and our network depending on how we build out the architecture.
And then what we're gonna do is once we choose our version,
we're gonna give it a full decoy qualified domain name or f que tiene so that we can reach our instance of active directory from the Internet and our D. N s queries and our Dina servers out there. Which route globally the www dot my instance of active directory in the a w est
cloud dot com we confined that reach it and see it from the Internet.
Ah, then we'll go in here and give it a directory description. Ah, and then for things like network management so that we can manage and report from our directory Instance on. Then we can give it some admin level passwords and confirmed the password and be done with it. So, uh, pretty good stuff.
And then we're going to create this going on here to the next step,
and we'll create our virtual private cloud sub nets and our virtual network to ah to tie in and connect our version of active directory in the clown to the rest of our either cloud based network or route at via direct connect or other types of service is down to our premise based network
and connected up on dhe Federated. Um ah. And then we'll create our instance of active directory and push it out and turn it up and enter it into our production network.
Good stuff.
That's it for our AWS dashboard demos. On behalf of all of us. A cyber security an I t learning team. We want to wish you and all of the users on your network
Good day. Thanks so much for joining us. Take care and happy packets.
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Writing Advice: Write Like There's No Tomorrow
A piece of advice that I've happened upon many times in my internet searches of "how to write blog" can be summed up as "write as much as you can…don't be afraid of failure or mistakes, otherwise you will never improve…you will never grow."
I've always skimmed over this tip but never given it much thought, always writing for this blog what I thought others would surely enjoy, nothing that would be too risky.
However, I was thinking the other night, and realized this, that
If I'm ever to grow as a writer, I've got to embrace the concept of backlash, the prospect of defeat, and the idea of failure. Continue reading
We Live to Eat, We Don't Eat to Live
I watch all of my TV shows online, but when I physically turn on my TV, it's gonna be Food Network or nothing at all.
You see, like many other kids, I grew up on the Food Network, aka I adored Giada, Paula, Bobby, Rachel, and Emeril.
I wondered about cooking shows; how did they film everything? What did they do with the food after it was made picture perfect for a show?
That sort of experience shaped my approach to food and still resonates with the way I eat and cook today. Continue reading
Does This World Make Sense To You?
We don't have to deal with reality much longer
There's this world out there, in here that everyone knows
Yet it can be entirely ours
Untouched, crafted down to the most detailed details
There's this world where we can be ourselves
And watch the food roll by in their carts
Perfectly assembled, on display for all eternity
For all to long for, for all to ogle at
The waves will crash in perfect rhythm
Day after day, year after year
We can ride that same swing into the sea
Time and time again
Everyone will have brightly knit sweaters
Perfectly pressed suits
Perfectly tied shoes
No ripped hems or frayed edges
Those don't belong here
The words – encouraging and piquing
They float around in the air
For just us to see
And yet everyone has read them
At one point or another
They assert vague statements
This is life!
Life goes on!
Onward we march!
March 4th – the only day that is also a call to action.
So what do they mean?
What do we do with them?
Do we smile and look away
And the thought immediately flees our minds
Do we grimace and take it in stride
Stand up and search for its meanings?
The lighting – spot on, day or night
Filtered immaculately, to tickle our buds
To satisfy our criteria
Words on photos,
Photos on words.
Just words.
Just photos.
Here in this paradise,
We are welcomed.
We are strangers.
Yet we are all family.
Yet every day is a new revelation.
(Just curious, does anyone have any clue what I am writing about? Hope it's not too obvious.)
The Pessimistic Fate of Future Generations
In 50 years, the world will be in chaos.
The nuclear taboo will have be broken, and nuclear weapons will have destroyed the planet. We will finally have suffered the consequences of not taking nuclear threats seriously.
Countries will acquire bio weapons and wreak chemical terror on others. And if scientists are incompetent enough to not know how to create chemical weapons, cyber terrorists will hack our databases and intentionally start conflicts that escalate.
We're going to run out of space as the population of the world outpaces the space available. It won't be immediate, but we won't think anything of it until disaster strikes and the damage is irreversible. By that time, we'll have stripped all of the green off of the land, and the planet will be a mix of blue and brown. But the blue will be more abundant than the brown; our resource consumption and our CO2 emissions will finally catch up to us, and the resulting climate change will not directly cause extinction, but will cause a rise in sea levels, exacerbating the issue of overpopulation.
We're going to run out of effective antibiotics, and all of the bacteria will become resistant, eventually allowing a deadly, widespread disease outbreak.
And the polar bears? They're gonna die. So are all of the tigers and elephants that we've been poaching for generations, and overall biodiversity will plummet, and the zoos will be empty soon enough.
Not as though people will want to go to the zoo though. The skies will turn more and more gray and the gas mask industry will prosper, but the overall quality of life will go down. Air pollution won't kill us all, but we won't be happy. We won't have a blue sky to gaze at, and we'll see fewer stars to wish upon.
Technology? Well, we're going to develop so many new types of technologies in the coming years that will eventually take over the role of humans. Vending machines replace vendors, and factories and mass production replace handmade goods. While this may be good when you initially think about it, what happens to all of those jobs? My thought is that eventually every role today that requires a person will eventually be replaced by a robot, and that the only new job will be as mechanics and engineers, to fix the robots when they fail, and to create new robots that will fix broken robots.
Increased communication through technology will cause an inability to speak to others in person without feeling extremely awkward, and eventually people will never leave their houses. I mean, why would they need to? You can shop online now. Food delivery is such a commonality, and windows and natural light is overrated anyways.
Computers will be cheaper. People will be less inclined to get out of their chairs and go outside to exercise.
The media will continue to infect our minds with arbitrary and flawed perceptions of beauty. We as a society will become more insecure, prone to suicidal thoughts and self-harm.
In 50 years, we won't know what an apple is. Everything that we eat will come in the form of a vitamin or supplement and everything will be mass-produced and modified by science because our crops are struggling so badly. The quality of meat will decrease, animal abuse will skyrocket, and even the most exclusive and high-class restaurants will serve subpar food.
The people will revert to savagery. We won't have anything else to do.
And all of those dreams you've had as a kid? They won't exist anymore.
President? The government will revert to anarchy because they won't be able to solve problems well enough, and the people will mutiny and overthrow the bureaucracy.
Astronaut? Well, space tourism will be such a plausible concept in the next few years that if you've got the money and time, you can fly to Mars or a nearby comet for fun. While the role of astronauts won't become obsolete, the wonder and mystery and prestige that you initially thought to be associated with being an astronaut will cease to exist; you'll just be one of those people.
And if none of these manages to throw our planet drastically off of its balance, we'll probably face extinction from threat from a large asteroid slamming into Earth.
Enough said.
*Note: this is a creative writing prompt; I don't necessarily agree with everything said above.
I Like This Mug Too Much
An ode to my mug, inspired by Daily Post. Happy Valentines' Day, by the way.
There's this mug that I bought fairly recently that I favor over all of my other mugs.
It's a fat white mug with a cute Santa on the side (see above).
Whenever my cupboard is full, I will look for this pretty and simple mug to hold my water, my juice, my milk, my tea, and my coffee.
I bought it myself over winter break! It was very cheap and probably on sale and a purchase that I made on a whim.
It's quite simple to use. You just put your food or your lotions or your knicknacks in it and it will hold it for you patiently, like the obedient little mug it is.
The rim is wider than most, and thus much easier to clean than other mugs. It does not give me a hard time. While most mugs have a greater height than they do a width, this mug is special. It's fat and stout and reminds me of Santa Claus himself. This perception leads me to believe that the cup can hold much more than it actually can; it's potential surpasses that of other common, ordinary mugs.
It's a versatile mug, yes it is. It can hold whatever you want it to hold. Apple slices, goldfish, marshmallows, and any drink, hot or cold. It can handle anything.
At this point, it's still new. It doesn't matter that it's only come into my life recently. Even though I have other mugs that I've had for years and years (decades even), this one stands out. When this mug chips, each exposure of the earthenware underneath will demonstrate how much it's loved and used.
In reality though, it's a mug. It's a mug. IT'S A MUG. IT'S A MUG. It hasn't changed my life. The day has not come that I wake up, glance at my mug, and decide to be a better person. I just enjoy the presence of the mug. I'll set it on a table, and instantly the table seems more classy. I'll feel fancy and warm and happy, holding a warm cup of who-cares.
The bigger picture is that we tend to love things that are not only useful, but something that we ourselves have selected. It makes us feel as though we've made the right choice for once, the indirect effects of which can be seen everyday through our serenity.
We all have that one inanimate object that for some indescribable reason sticks with us. It just seems inappropriate to give it a name, as it is not something to have a conversation with, but rather something that just stays with you and gives you silent, unspoken comfort. Like a pet. Or a plant.
Do you have something like that?
(photos pulled from my instagram @catdiggedydog)


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By Vivian Lin
Members of Interact's District 5170 gathered at Independence High School to celebrate the club's annual FLC (Fall Leadership Conference) on Oct. 9.
The event attracts over 4,000 members from across the Bay Area every year to engage in workshops and activities, meet new people and learn about the community and international projects for the year.
"It's just really cool to see so many passionate people come together," exclaimed Secretary Edward Chew.
During FLC, students worked together to make packages of crafts projects for kids in need and participated in workshops that encouraged leadership and responsibility.
Last year's community project was "Under One Roof", a project that helped alleviate homelessness in the San Jose area by distributing lunches and making care packages. "Hello My Name Is", last year's international project, helped stop human trafficking by hosting a clothes drive for trafficking survivors and raising money through shows and fundraisers.
"FLC really sets the tone for the new year and puts everyone in that service mindset. It serves as a sort of reminder that high schoolers can make a difference within their community, and even the world," elaborated Edward.
This year's community project is "Circle Of Love", focusing on self love and breaking stigmas against mental illnesses. Interact's international project this year is "Me The Human", a project that helps bring Syrian refugees in the Bay Area to a safe place while providing food and shelter to refugees around the world.
"I think these projects are really awesome and I'm very excited to take on these challenges in order to achieve our goals," commented Youth Act Coordinator Tommie Huynh.


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NEW DELHI- In the wake of Covid-19 and new digital operations, banking and financial institutions have been struggling to deal with an increasing number of fraud incidents and the trend is expected to continue, a Deloitte India survey said on Monday.
Key reasons identified for the increase in fraud incidents over the next two years include large-scale remote working models, increase in customers using non-branch banking channels and the limited/ineffective use of forensic analytics tools to identify potential red flags, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTL) said in a release.
About the survey, Deloitte said it gathered the views of 70 key C-suite stakeholders/ senior management responsible for compliance and fraud risk management, audit/ finance, asset recovery from varied financial institutions based in India.
Banks and financial institutions which participated in the survey included private, public, foreign, co-operative and regional rural banks in India.
"In the wake of COVID-19 and new digital operations, banking and financial institutions have been struggling to deal with an increasing number of fraud incidents," the Deloitte India Banking Fraud Survey said, adding "this trend is expected to continue, with 78 per cent respondents stating that frauds could increase over the next two years".
As per the survey findings, retail banking was identified as a major contributor to fraud incidents, with 53 per cent of respondents indicating that they had experienced more than 100 fraud incidents (over the last two years) – a 29 per cent rise since the previous edition. Similarly, the non-retail segment saw an average of 20 fraud incidents, highlighted by 56 per cent of survey respondents – again, a 22 per cent rise.
"Additionally, data theft, cybercrime, third-party-induced fraud, bribery and corruption, and fraudulent documentation have been identified as the top five concerns with over 42 per cent of respondents (cumulative) reporting to be victims of these," the release said.
Survey respondents indicated that the top three outcomes of COVID-19 on their Fraud Risk Management (FRM) function would be increased dependence on analytical tools for fraud monitoring and detection (25 per cent), the need to create awareness about fraud amongst customers and employees (23 per cent), and a change in the target operating model to enhance capabilities of the remote FRM function (21 per cent).
Speaking on the launch of the survey findings KV Karthik, Partner, Financial Advisory, Deloitte India, said the impact of the pandemic has resulted in institutions across the globe operating in an entirely new environment.
"Increase in the use of digital channels for transactions by customers, on one hand, has contributed to the ease and speed of transactions. On the other, with evolving and complex business models and increased use of technology, existing fraud risk management frameworks have been introduced to newer and more complex challenges," he said.
Nishkam Ojha, Partner, Deloitte India, opined that the pandemic has forced banks to enact significant organisational and operational changes within a short timeframe to avoid service interruptions. "With myriad changes being deployed at the front end but processes and systems possibly remaining untouched, it begets the question – have all such changes been assessed for their vulnerability to fraud," he added.
Only half of the survey respondents indicated that they conduct fraud risk assessments and update their fraud risk register once a year. With fraud risks such as loan frauds (24 per cent), mobile/internet banking frauds (14 per cent), identity/data theft (13 per cent), and phishing (9 per cent) being identified as the top four biggest concerns facing banks currently, the frequency of fraud risk assessment is severely wanting.
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (DTTL), its network of member firms, and their related entities. (PTI)


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I'm sure many of you have not heard of the ZTE N880E before, since this model is available only in China alone. However despite that, ZTE had confirmed that this mid-range device will be the first ZTE model to be receiving the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update instead of other high-end devices.
Given that the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean was announced just several weeks back, ZTE is no doubt one of the fastest handset manufacturer to be rolling out the Android 4.2 update for their customers.
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Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, a revolution has been taking place inside Beijing's armed forces.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has grown and modernized rapidly since China reopened to the world in the 1980s, but under Xi that pace has accelerated with a focus on fighting and winning future wars.
Xi has also embarked on a massive internal reorganization of the PLA, streamlining the organization and bringing it firmly under his control.
On Tuesday, the Chinese government unveiled an increase in military spending of 7.5% during its annual "Two Sessions" legislative meeting in Beijing, a slight dip on last year's spending increase.
Experts said the slight drop was likely to avoid domestic perceptions that the country's military spending far exceeded its overall economic growth, which is set to grow at no more than 6.5% in 2019.
While the Chinese military may be one of the world's best-funded armed forces, its budget still pales in comparison to United States. In December, US President Donald Trump agreed to increase the defense budget funding to $750 billion in 2019.
The US Navy still dominates the world's oceans too, far outpacing China in its logistical capabilities and international reach.
But Beijing is rapidly gaining ground on its American rival, by churning out naval vessels and making technological advances, according to Andrew Erickson, professor of strategy at the US Naval War College's China Maritime Studies Institute.
"No one has presided over this level of Chinese military development in Chinese history before Xi Jinping," he said.
'Armed forces to be reckoned with'
Directly comparing every aspect of two countries' military budgets is impossible, said Erickson, because different governments count spending in different ways.
But the US expert said it was incontrovertible that China's military budget was the second largest in the world.
"Clearly, overall, these are armed forces to be reckoned with. In many areas, they have weapons systems that only a few other countries possess," he said.
"If you look where China's military was a few short years ago, under Xi the progress is truly tremendous. It is very impressive."
The signs of a push to modernize the military are everywhere. Between 2016 and 2017, 32 new ships were commissioned by the PLA, according to US government reports. In comparison, the US commissioned 13.
Since 2014, China has launched more submarines, warships, principal amphibious vessels and auxiliaries than the total number of ships currently serving in the navies of Germany, India, Spain, Taiwan and the United Kingdom, according to a 2018 report by think tank IISS.
"China's navy is receiving warships so quickly that Chinese sources liken this to dumping dumplings into soup broth," Erickson said.
The Chinese air force has also been regularly debuting new and improved planes and weapons, including the twin-engine J-20 stealth fighter.
Beijing's air force is now the largest in Asia and the third largest in the world, according to the US Defense Department, and is closing the gap with the US "across a spectrum of capabilities."
At the same time, Xi has also begun a reorganization of military personnel, stressing quality and effectiveness over quantity of staff. In 2017, Xi streamlined the powerful Central Military Commission, which he leads, reducing the number of members and solidifying his control.
Multiple former generals have been disciplined or imprisoned for corruption in an attempt to professionalize the armed services.
Aircraft carriers and corvettes
While the military strengths of the US and China are often compared, the two governments ostensibly have built their armed forces to serve different goals.
Washington says it aims to maintain a worldwide reach for its military to protect allies and American interests internationally.
Beijing claims its interests lie closer to home.
Zhang Yesui, the National People's Congress spokesman, on Monday afternoon told reporters: "China's limited defense spending, which is for safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, poses no threat to any other country.
"Whether a country is a military threat to others or not is not determined by its increase in defense expenditure, but by the foreign and national defense policies it adopts."
The major scenarios that China's military cares about could be called "home games, rather than away games," Erickson said.
The Chinese government has built a navy and armed forces designed to protect the country and exert its influence in the surrounding region, especially the East and South China seas.
The proof is in the military hardware that the two countries have focused on.
While the US has a huge fleet of 12 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, China has barely one conventionally powered carrier operating, with another in the wings. The Type 001A, the country's first homegrown aircraft carrier, was launched in 2018 but still has not joined the fleet.
Beijing has, however, rapidly produced Jiangdao-class corvettes, a small warship generally best suited to fighting close to home. A US Department of Defense report in 2018 said this move was designed with an eye to "littoral" combat, or fighting close to China's shores.
Backing this up is China's rapid production of frigates, another small type of warship, and the arming and expansion of the country's coast guard.
This makes sense given the Chinese government's focus on controlling the South China Sea, where it has been building militarized artificial islands and holding regular drills in the sea.
But all this doesn't prevent the Chinese military from having growing its fleet to extend its global influence. The PLA opened its first international base in Djibouti in July 2017. A third aircraft carrier is reportedly under construction, featuring advanced launching capabilities.
"They're building power projection capabilities which will give them greater ability to project presence and power (into) the Pacific and the Indian Ocean," said Malcolm Davis, senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
China has undoubtedly made rapid progress. Some experts, however, doubt its ability to fight as a coherent force or the experience of its troops.
There are also doubts around the effectiveness of some of the PLA's new technologies. Military analyst Carl Schuster, a former US Navy captain, has cast doubt on some of the advances allegedly made by the Chinese military, including claims that it has developed a ship-killer ballistic missile.
Such a missile could in theory be based well out-of-range of US naval strike forces while putting Washington's biggest assets, its aircraft carriers, in range.
But Schuster says no military has ever successfully developed an anti-ship ballistic missile and China had shown no evidence of actually being able to hit a moving target in the ocean.
There is also discontent within the Chinese military over the treatment of veterans. The decision in 2015 to lay off 300,000 soldiers over three years to streamline the armed forces led to repeated mass protests in a number of cities after the government failed to pay all their pensions in full.
But Davis said the military prospects of the United States are looking increasingly troubled, thanks to rising maintenance costs and an aging fleet, which might give Beijing the chance it needs to catch up.
"It's not clear the traditional advantage in military technology for the US is going to remain intact," he said.
"Getting that balance between sustainment and modernization right is a real challenge for the US as their forces get older and older, whereas the Chinese are steamrolling ahead."
CNN's Serenitie Wang and Brad Lendon contributed to this article.


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ROB SCARBOROUGH CSC is a director of photography located in Toronto Canada. He works in both the US and Canada.
Rob's portfolio contains a healthy blend of high-profile commercials, documentaries, series TV and independent films. Most recently he won a Canadian Screen Award (CSA) for Best Photography in a Comedy for his work on the CBC / IFC Baroness Von Sketch Show Season 4.
Rob's portfolio contains a healthy blend of high-profile commercials, feature films, documentaries, and independent gigs. His commercial for the brand 18 Waits (LOST WEEKEND) received a CSC award for best commercial cinematography. Another project (SESSIONS X) garnered him another nomination in 2016.
His feature film work includes ROOM FOR RENT (starring Brett Gelman, Stephnie Weir, Carla Gallo and Mark McKinney), THE DEFINITES, YOUR BEAUTIFUL CUL DE SAC HOME, and b-unit cinematography on NO STRANGER THAN LOVE (starring Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin and Colin Hanks). He was DP on an array of TV shows, such as FOR THE RECORD, BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, WHATEVER, LINDA as others for History Channel, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.
His other commercial work includes spots for ROGERS, MCDONALD'S, CANADIAN TIRE, SPECTRUM, FORD, MAZDA, BELL, SKITTLES, BEST BUY, CADBURY, DESJARDIN, SMIRNOFF, TIM HORTONS, SPEEDSTICK, WALMART, BMO and many more.
With his variety of experience, Rob continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a visual storyteller in all areas of the industry.
*WINNER- Canadian Screen Awards (CSA) 2020 – Best Photography Comedy – Baroness Von Sketch Show S4
*WINNER – CSC Award – Best Branded Content – 18 WAITS "Lost Weekend"
*WINNER – CSC Award – Best Webeo Cinematography – WHATEVER, LINDA – Episode 106
*NOMINEE – CSC Award – SESSIONS X – Gowan "Strange Animal"
*NOMINEE – CSC Award – Best Commercial Cinematography – 18 WAITS "Shore Leave"


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I was listening to a podcast on "cancel culture" yesterday. And what was kind of interesting is that the commentators confessed they were somewhat fearful taking on the subject lest they themselves should offend and themselves be "canceled."
Probably not surprising that at one point they started talking about the enabling power of the internet in this modern day culture of everyone being able to have a voice as accuser, judge, jury, and executioner. That you needed to be careful about what you posted, or tweeted, or re-tweeted because of how quickly "news" could travel. What's more, not just what you did or said yesterday, but what you did or said 10 or 20 years ago. Because, as has often been pointed out, while a tweet or a picture might take only a minute to post, once it's on the internet, it's there forever.
One of the take aways? Be careful what you put out there, because you never know who's listening or watching.
But what if that's always been true? Even before the internet? Even before computers? What if Someone has always been listening and watching, knowing every word spoken and every deed done?
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
(Proverbs 15:1-3 ESV)
Since our men's study in Proverbs last year, I'm reading Proverbs a bit differently. Trying not to just see each verse as a random thought about different aspects of skillful living, but open to seeing them, at times, as intentionally grouped together. While each verse can stand alone, sometimes they are ordered purposefully in proximity. And in that, can convey some of the deeper connections and workings of the way of wisdom. This morning, the first several verses in Proverbs 15 seem to have a couple of repeated themes which, in proximity, can have a powerful impact.
The big idea I'm reminded of this morning? Be careful what you say, and what you do, because the eyes (and ears) of the LORD are in every place.
Some form of speech is mentioned 7 times in the first 11 verses. And the omnipresence and omniscience of Jehovah, "the existing One", is mentioned twice. Is there a connection? Me thinks there could be.
Remembering that our God knows every word, and the heart behind every word, can have not only a purifying effect on our speech, but a governing effect, as well.
"I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." ~ Jesus
(Matthew 12:36-37 ESV)
Cautious with our speech not out of fear of being "canceled" by God, for "if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1Jn. 1:9). But aware of every word in reverent fear of grieving our saving God, not wanting to "sin so that grace may abound" (Rom. 6:1).
Cautious with our speech because we are ambassadors of the way of Wisdom. Wanting to "set the believers an example in speech" (1Tim. 4:12). Wanting our speech to "always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person" (Col. 4:6). To be marked with "sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us" (Tit. 2:8).
Wanting Him who knows every word and every deed, to be pleased with those He's called to speak of the kingdom of His rule.
Wanting to avoid the verbal stumbling blocks of harsh words, or foolish talk. Not out of fear of some "cancel culture" but out of service to the One who calls people to a consecrating culture.
That's the connection I'm chewing on this morning.
And that, by His grace and for His glory.


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As part of the Core Nigeria project, Scope is supporting public health professionals from Lagos and Niger states to apply the human-centered design (HCD) process to improve primary healthcare services disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the experiential HCD learning project, participants are working through the four stages of HCD—Discover, Define, Create, and Test—in Design Clinic to develop their own innovative solutions to implement and scale. During the programme, participants take part in guided activities, mentoring workshops and use HCD methods to engage with and better understand the different actors involved. Participants also learn about the competencies and mindsets that are central to the HCD approach, such as empathy, open-mindedness, and being action-oriented.
Scope is conducting the Core Nigeria Design Clinic in partnership with Nigerian teams consisting of Lagos and Niger state health officials as well as programmatic staff from the Clinton Health Access Initiative in Nigeria and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Nigeria Country Office.
The Niger state participants visits Kotagora primary healthcare centre to conduct design research with patients and staff.
Design Clinic participants began by taking a wide lens and identifying a range of different challenges to primary healthcare that have been brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants then used collaborative ranking exercises to narrow down options and craft a focused problem statement to address through an HCD approach. This use of divergent and convergent thinking is a key characteristic of the HCD process and for many participants was a novel approach that they felt added value to their work. "I think one of the things the Design Clinic has done, is just making you see the whole public health experience in a whole different light," said one Design Clinic participant. "Even though you have several challenges, you have to look at what you can prioritise at that point in time for you to be able to get the desired outcome."
Community leaders in Niger state share their opinions on effective communication channels by participating in a card sorting exercise.
The Niger state participants decided to work toward improving the delivery of maternal, newborn, and child health services disrupted by COVID-19, while the Lagos team is focusing on addressing declines in routine immunisation rates brought about by the pandemic.
"I think one of the things the Design Clinic has done, is just making you see the whole public health experience in a whole different light." -Design Clinic participant
Participants then learned about design research and how to apply these methods to immerse themselves in a context in order to better understand and empathise with the people connected to their selected design challenge. They also learned about the benefits, limitations, and complementarities of the agile design research approach compared to the traditional public health research that was familiar to many of them. Scope worked with participants to select design research activities, develop facilitation guides, and co-create contextualised versions of design tools.
The Lagos state participants visited two primary healthcare centres to interview healthcare workers and caregivers of children under five years old, as well as community leaders from the surrounding area. The group utilised the card sorting tool, in which participants prioritise issues depicted on cards and discuss their reasoning, as well as personas, and the People, Objects, Environments, Messages, and Services (POEMS) tool, which guides a structured observation of complex environments and processes.
The Niger state participants conducted interviews and focus groups supplemented by personas and card sorting tools at two primary healthcare centres, also working with healthcare workers, caregivers, and community leaders, as well as pregnant women. They also used the POEMS and five senses tools to record their observations at the sites. Both groups explored how fears and restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted their selected healthcare services, as well as learning about the key influencers of healthcare-related decisions. By working with different levels of the system, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and community leaders, the design researchers sought to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the different actors and their unique needs.
The Design Clinic participants in Lagos gathers feedback from healthcare workers using a locally contextualised card sorting tool.
Next, the participants will move into the Define phase of the HCD process in which they synthesise design research findings and transform them into holistic insights that will guide the rest of their design work. This stage will also involve bringing together diverse stakeholders to provide feedback on, and validate research findings. The result will be actionable insights, visual journey maps, and profiles to help inspire the brainstorming and co-creation of innovative solution concepts. In the coming months, Scope will support the Design Clinic participants in building prototypes of proposed innovations and iterating them based on feedback, before testing and launching the new solutions in their intended context.
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ECN180 Global Challenges I. Economics and Sustainability
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Course responsible: Sigurd Henning Rysstad
Teachers: Audun Hoemsnes Moss, Annette Alstadsæter, Gro Ladegård
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: School of Economics and Business
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Course frequency: Annually
First time: Study year 2017-2018
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B-ØA and B-ECON
Course contents:
The course presents the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and gives a brief overview of global and regional technological, economical, demographical, and environmental developments the last 200 years. Two different perspectives on the relations between economic development and environmental problems are introduced and discussed: A pessimistic and an optimistic approach, also illustrated with the IPAT-equation and the Environmental Kuznets Curve. Alternative means aimed at achieving selected goals on energy, food security, poverty and climate change are discussed. Emphasis is placed on synergies and trade-offs between different SDGs. The course will also inform students about why an how our degree programs will provide the students with competencies that can be of use in work aimed at realizing sustainable development.
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Learning activities:
Lectures, group discussions, term papers, multiple choice exams, and group presentations in a plenary session.
Teaching support:
Group discussions with contributions from instructors and feedback on term papers.
Information will provided in the beginning of the course.
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Mandatory activity:
Four individual tasks/tests and seven group assignments must be delivered and approved to be allowed to take the final exam.
Students that will come later than the first class on the second day of lectures will not be able to take part in this class.
Portfolio: 3-4 multiple choice exams during the three weeks. One group-presentation in a plenary session (pechakucha format) the last day of the course. The topic of the presentation will be given on the second last lecture (topic 8). Grading: Pass/Fail. No re-examination.
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125 hours
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9 days with structured teaching (lectures, seminars and group activities)
An external examiner will review the syllabus and assignments
Examination details: Portfolio: Passed / Not Passed


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This drawer contains design sketches by George and John Scarratt Rigby, two brothers who both worked in the Arts and Crafts style. Sketches that carry a number written in red ink can potentially be cross referenced with STOD/201/1/8/1 'Templeton Register of Designs Brought - Sketches 1897-1915 (1925)'.
This description is part of the Design Archive which is divided into the 142 sections, each with its own separate description.


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- One intriguing idea
- A healthy heap of excitement
- A daily dose of writing
- A dash of direction
- *Warning: Turn OFF the editing brain. It is not yet time to bake.
Begin with one intriguing idea. Ideas are flourishing everywhere, ripe for the picking, if you know where to look for them. They are hanging in your dreams, growing from life experiences or events, sprouting from words, fairytales or tropes, blossoming from an image, story or show. The places may vary for each individual. However, they cannot be found if you are not looking for them. Rarely do ideas fall out of nowhere and hit you in the head, like the proverbial apple. Unless you've already opened your eyes to them. In which case, you may be trying to avoid paying attention to the over-abundance of ideas popping up everywhere you look. Unfortunately, you cannot harvest all of them at once. Thankfully, you can combine some of them making for an even tastier draft! You can also pick your favorites and write them down to save for later.
For those of you struggling to hold on to just one. Never fear. One is all you need. Also please note that looking for the perfect idea may prove difficult, if not impossible. No idea is perfect in its infancy, you must see its potential. That is what you are here for, dear writer, to help bake it into the fabulous story it has the potential to become! Now that you have selected the idea you want to work with, you can begin mixing your rough draft.
Whip your idea with a healthy heap of excitement. If you aren't feeling excited about it, then no one else will. Everything flows so much better when you are delighted with your idea, trust me. Perhaps it has been a while since you last looked at this particular idea and you find yourself feeling a lack of that former enthusiasm. Perhaps you have been writing this idea for far too long and the flavor has become stale or even sour. Calm down. The idea isn't necessarily bad—you just need to freshen it up. It might need more time to ripen or you might need a break.
This could be a good time to put it aside and work on something else. Spend a day writing an idea that has sparked your interest, work on fun prompts or even a bit of world building, before returning. Perhaps you need a much longer break. I finally allowed myself a five-year brake from a story that had become particularly sour. This allowed me to finally focus on a new idea and finish what would become my first fully baked novel.
When sludging through your writing and feelings of enthusiasm have waned, consider stirring in another heap of excitement to get you whisking along once more. Renew that passion by building a playlist that reminds you of your book or compile images that resonate with your world. Repeat positive affirmations. Tell yourself how awesome your idea is. Ask yourself why you are such a speedy writer. Remember why you wanted to bake this intriguing idea into a novel. Reread your favorite parts. Remind yourself why you love writing.
Review all the things you originally loved about your idea through journaling—as a friend of mine recently suggested. As you journal you may discover something is missing. Originally you were super stoked about your villain but now the villain isn't living up to your dream. Good thing this is your rough draft. Keep working the batter. Shift things around and regain that spark that originally drove you! Dive into the scene that has been on your mind or you are feeling stoked about. If you are a linear writer, consider summarizing the scenes you don't want to write to get to the fun part. You can always fill in the missing parts later.
It is important to note, as you are folding in excitement, that nothing will happen if you are not putting in your daily dose of writing. You must give your idea substance to work with or you will have nothing to bake into a novel. Start off small to make writing a habit. Like other good habits it will become easier with time. Try to schedule a daily writing time—it doesn't have to be long just regular. If this is not possible with your current schedule, don't panic! Squeeze writing in at various times during the day, during breaks, during nap time, during those moments you have to yourself before bed or in the morning. The most important thing is to write frequently. Even when you aren't feeling particularly inspired.
Train your brain to write by using the same writing space. Give yourself goals to work toward. You can do word count goals, page goals, time goals, or even weekly writing goals. Any writing will do, it is not meant to be beautiful. This is your rough draft. It is meant to be fun and messy. Ingredients get spilled on the counter. Pieces get discarded. Flavoring is added at the end. You will clean up the mess later. Putting things away before you are finished with them can create a lot of extra work. The goal is to take your idea and unravel it—until it begins to resemble the story you imagined.
Throughout this process keep in mind my warning. Now is NOT the time for editing! This is a rough draft. It is not ready to bake. No matter how tempting, you must resist. Turn OFF your editing brain. It is exceedingly difficult to fix something half-baked. It is equally difficult to figure out all the ingredients you want to mix in before you know exactly what you are making. You can add spice, flowery words and motifs later. It is unnecessary and nearly impossible to do all of it at once.
Personally, I find it difficult to turn off the editing brain while typing on a computer. It is fine for short papers and blogs, but to complete a whole book, I needed to find a way to stop the perfectionist syndrome and roll the story out. There are a variety of techniques to help. Some authors chose to use various writing programs or platforms, others dictate, using speech to text. I discovered notebook writing. I write my rough draft by hand on a notebook I cut in half. I carry this notebook wherever I go and jot down ideas whenever they strike me. This also allows me to be messy.
I advise you not to delete parts that aren't working. The wording you use there may help you in your next draft. If you are using a computer, consider striking through or highlighting unwanted sections rather than deleting them. Don't try and edit or rework them at this time. Simply add a note or start the section anew. In my notebook, I put a bracket around the chunk that went amiss and begin the scene over adding various notes in the margins when necessary. I needn't figure it out now. I simply make a note and move forward. Forward momentum will move your toward completing your recipe!
As you get going, remember to dust your idea with a dash of direction. When and how much, is up to you. However, it is very difficult to get anything accomplished if you don't have a general idea of how you want your final product to turn out. There are hundreds of ways this idea could go. Things could get unwieldy. Gently beat it into submission. Whether you are a recipe follower or improv baker, direction is needed. As an improv baker myself, I start with a main idea and a bit of direction then jump right in. When things get tough, I pause to sift in some more direction by creating an informal sort of outline. If I do this, things tend to go much smoother.
There are a myriad of ways to mix an outline—formal or informal. You can create a long, detailed summary of the whole book called a snap-draft. You can form a table or chart, having each box represent a chapter or time frame and add in the corresponding scenes at specific points in the novel. You can do a mind dump, writing down everything you know about the story before organizing it to your liking. You can get to know your characters and world by creating charts, timelines, or family trees. You can storyboard using movable notecards containing all the scenes you know need to happen. Start off with the bigger picture, and fill in the details along the way, or start off with the small details or scenes and built your story out.
Personally, I like to summarize the story using succinct bullet points starting at the beginning and moving from point to point as far as I can, in a linear fashion. When I find myself uncertain what course a character will take, I do what I like to call the A/B scenario—journaling different paths that the characters can take and what will happen if they take each one. Often, I'll find my answer based on the path that leads to the most thoughts or the outcome that gets me closer to my next plot point. I constantly take notes or talk with friends to slice through and analyze various ideas. This keeps the juices flowing and the excitement levels up.
Chose or combine any of these processes or create your own. Learn from master story bakers. Discover what works best for you. Take the time to find the direction your mind has been searching for. Remember, this is your story. You get to choose how it will go. There may be times when characters do things seemingly of their own accord; however, you can work with that because you are becoming a seasoned story baker, you are now equipped with the secret sauce.
Keep in mind that each writer is different. This can be both frustrating and freeing. Frustrating as you struggle to determine how you work best and freeing when you realize you don't have to write in a certain way to be successful! However, these key ingredients seem to be universal. An intriguing idea whipped with a healthy heap of excitement, given a daily dose of writing, all dusted with a dash of direction will help you complete your recipe for a rough draft, moving you closer to baking up the novel you've been dreaming of.
Happy writing!


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