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Configure an IBM Cloud
Be aware that these screen captures may change based on the IBM Cloud portal changes. They are provided in this section as a point of reference.
Before mapping an IBM Cloud on the CloudCenter platform, verify the following IBM Cloud requirements:
A valid IBM Cloud account.
IBM Cloud Account Name: The exact name displayed in the Username column in the IBM Cloud portal's Users page. Copy the required Username and paste it in the CloudCenter CCM UI as specified during the Configuration Process identified below.
IBM Cloud Account API Key: This is the API key for this user's account: If you do not have an API key for this account, retrieve the API key at this point.
Copy this API key and paste it in the CloudCenter CCM UI as specified during the Configuration Process identified below.
Already Generated API Key: Access the IBM Cloud portal's Users page. Click View (in API Key column corresponding to the required user).
Not Generated an API Key: Access the IBM Cloud portal's Users page. Click Generate (in API Key column corresponding to the required user).
Device Name: This is the exact name displayed in the Device Name column in the IBM Cloud portal's Device List page. Copy the required Device name and paste it in the CloudCenter CCM UI as specified during the Configuration Process identified below.
You MUST launch the CCO in the same cloud region as this IBM Cloud device – you cannot select different regions for the CCO and this device.
Images: The CloudCenter platform supports both Image ID and Image Template Name:
Image ID: This is the preferred option as it resolves image name conflicts caused by multiple images having the same name. To find the Image ID, navigate to the IBM Cloud portal's Template page and copy the Image ID that similar to the ID highlighted in this URL example:
Image Template Name: This is the exact name displayed in the Image Template Details section in the IBM Cloud portal's Images page. Copy the required Image Name and paste it in the CloudCenter CCM UI as specified during the Configuration Process identified below.
Configuration Process
To configure the logical mapping for an IBM Cloud cloud, follow this procedure.
- Access the CCM UI > Admin > Clouds > Add Cloud in the CCM UI main menu.
Select the IBM Cloud option, provide a Name and Description for this cloud, and click Save.
Locate the newly-added cloud and click the Add Cloud Account link. The Add Cloud Account pop-up displays:
Assign a new cloud account name.
The name should not contain any space, dash, or special characters.
Add the following Cloud Credentials associated with your IBM Cloud account and click Save.
IBM Cloud Account Name: The IBM Cloud Username identified in Prerequisites section above.
IBM Cloud Account API Key: The IBM Cloud API Key identified in Prerequisites section above.
Click the Regions tab to add a cloud region.
Click Add Cloud Regions.
Select the required regions for this cloud.
Add the Region Name and an optional Display Name for this cloud region.
Click Save.
The Instance Types, the Storage Types, and the Image Maps sections are automatically populated with as soon as you add the region.
You can configure these VLAN and subnet settings on a per-deployment basis as listed in Deployment Environments page.
Optional. Click Edit Cloud Settings to update the Domain Name. In the IBM cloud console, the domain name is displayed next to the device name.
Optional. Update the Instance Naming Strategy, Instance IPAM Strategy, or the Node Name Config fields. The Region-Level Cloud Settings section provides more details on configuring these values.
If you Edit Cloud Settings, you must save the changes to the CCO to ensure that these changes are also propagated to CCOs inside a firewall configuration.
If your CCO is already configured, you must re-register the CCO for these Cloud Settings to take effect.
To complete the cloud configuration, you must register the CCO with the CCM.Register the CCO with the CCM
Register the CCO with the CCM
Cloud Region Nuances
Once you register a CCO with the CCM, the CCO only works for the registered cloud region.
Once you register a CCO with the CCM, the CloudCenter platform considers this cloud region to be active and you can only delete the cloud region from the CloudCenter platform under specific conditions. See Cloud Region Configuration > Delete Cloud Region for additional details.
While the example provided references the AWS cloud, be aware that the screen captures may differ for each cloud.
Registration Process
To register the CCO with the CCM, follow this procedure:
In the Configure Orchestrator popup, provide the CCO IP address that is accessible by CCM and select the cloud account that is used to host the CCO:
If you are not already at this page, verify that you are in the Configure Regions page (Admin > Clouds > Configure Regions for the required cloud).
Click Configure Orchestrator in the Regions tab.
Orchestrator IP or DNS: Provide the IP or DNS address for the CCO server.
Remote Desktop Gateway DNS or IP: The IP address of the Guacamole server (enables browser-based access to the VMs). If the Guacamole component resides in the AMQP server, provide the IP address of the AMQP server.
Cloud Account: Select the cloud account that you want to use with this CCO.
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This setting is important if you have configured an IAM Role. Be sure to select the cloud account that contains this role.
Click Save. The CCM and CCO have now established a mutual trust relationship. The CloudCenter platform now manages the cloud region with the deployed CCO.
If in HA mode while registering, provide the IP or DNS of the CCO_LB server in the Orchestrator IP or DNS field and the AMQP_LB server IP or DNS in the Remote Desktop Gateway DNS or IP field.
You have registered the CCO VM and completed your configuration.
Next Steps
You have the following options at this point:
Add other cloud regions and register a CCO for each of these clouds. See Per Cloud Region (Required) for additional context.
Map your images. See Map Images for additional context.
If you need to grant permissions to launch images for your cloud account, see Image Launch Permissions.
Model, Deploy, and Manage Applications. See Application Profile for additional context.
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where I am this morning, on vacation in the Puget Sound. It was the mid-eighties, and I was a teenager and traveling then, too--living in a school bus with a bunch of other people for a year. I was away from everything I'd known in my small corner of the world back east.
For very little money you can be front and center on your own cruise through fantastic islands, through fog and rain, with a lot of other strangers on the journey with you. They're doing puzzles that are left on the table for someone else to complete. They're reading, playing guitar, talking to their dogs. They're sprawled on padded benches, sleeping, or getting coffee out of a machine.
green-and-white ships in Hong Kong that run from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back.) I'm in transit, that happy state of quasi-limbo where you're heading somewhere, but not quite there yet. I'm on the water, where I always like to be.
I always thought I'd live on an island someday and I won't rule that out yet, even though the mountains I call home right now are very much like islands in their own way. If I do, I'll take a ferry to connect to the rest of the world, and take it to escape from it, too.

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Caesar Ramsay works hard for his family. But the news his son Nelson reveals, sends Caesar's seemingly ordinary life rapidly spinning out of his control!
Fast, furious and funny, Familyman asks some vital questions for 21st century parents, like: How do you learn to be a Dad when yours left before you were two? How do you take on responsibility for a child before you are legally responsible for yourself? How do you teach your children respect in an age of liberal parenting? How do you raise happy, confident and successful children without throttling them before they reach 18?


text: Review Teenage Brain: Gateway To A 'Bright And Dark' World June 18, 2012 For author Meg Wolitzer, John Neufeld's 1969 novel Lisa, Bright and Dark opened the door to more intense reads on mental illness. Has a book you've read ever acted as a gateway to harsher, truer or more literary novels? Tell us in the comments. Teenage Brain: Gateway To A 'Bright And Dark' World Listen · 2:39 2:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/155091445/155727731" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


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Now What?: Dealing With Remorse After Selling A Company
March 25, 2014
Filed under: Business Succession Planning,Entrepreneurs,Small Business Owner — Neel Shah @ 1:57 pm
Most entrepreneurs have the same idea; build their company and then sell it for big bucks.
But most owners who do that usually end up staying with the firm for a few years after the sale is consummated. What they don't necessarily expect are the mixed feelings they have, according to an article in the New York Times.
First, they may feel uncomfortable as a "soldier" rather than as a "general."
Second, their strengths are often in starting up the company – making something from nothing.
Third, even if they are ready and willing to be a good soldier and carry on the work they started, they may feel uncomfortable in the new culture of the new bosses.
Fourth, they may not like the changes that are being made to their "baby."
In many cases, the sellers find they cannot stay on as planned. Some are able to make the adjustment.
The article says owners who plan to sell their businesses but stay on should give some thought to whether that is likely to be a good idea. Basically, let the seller beware.


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In the first part of this tutorial, we saw how to set up AWS EC2 instances so that they can communicate with each other. Now let's see how we can finally set up Puppet Master and Agent on AWS EC2.
Install puppet and puppetmaster:
Make sure you are logged in as root while performing all of the below steps.
$ sudo -i
- On Master Node: In this step we are going to install
puppetmaster, and upon installation, the
puppetmasterservice is automatically started, and a certificate for the master is generated and signed. Note that
puppetmasterpackage also installs the puppet agent on the master node (which is useful in case of a single node puppet installation), but as we are trying to set up a multi-node puppet installation we ignore the puppet agent that comes along with `puppetmaster`.
- Install
# apt install puppetmaster -y
- Check if
puppetmasteris installed properly:
# puppet --version
- Check if puppetmaster service is running and active:
# service puppetmaster status
The output should look something like this:
- Install
- On Agent Nodes:
- Install the
# apt install puppet -y
- Check if `puppet` is installed properly:
# puppet --version
- Edit
/etc/puppet/puppet.confand add
server = puppet-master.test.orgto the `[main]` section.
# vim /etc/puppet/puppet.conf
The file should look something like this:
- Install the
Authorise Agent Nodes:
- On Both Agent Nodes:
- Start puppet agent: This step initiates the puppet agent and generate a certificate for the master to sign. The certificate is sent to puppet master over SSL, so the transaction remains secure.
# puppet agent --no-daemonize --onetime --verbsoe
The output looks like this:
- Start puppet agent: This step initiates the puppet agent and generate a certificate for the master to sign. The certificate is sent to puppet master over SSL, so the transaction remains secure.
- On Master Node:
- List all certificate requests that have been made to the puppet master.
# puppet cert list -all
The output should display the list of agent requests.
- Now sign both agent's certificates one by one.
# puppet cert sign puppet-agent-1.test.org # puppet cert sign puppet-agent-2.test.org
- List all certificate requests that have been made to the puppet master.
- On Both Agent Nodes:
- Enable puppet agent and set server.
# puppet agent --enable # puppet agent --server puppet-master.test.org
- Enable puppet agent and set server.
Create Manifests file and add software configuration:
What is a manifests file?
- The puppet manifests file is the actual file which contains the configuration details for the agents. This file is centrally stored at Puppet Master.
- The Agents can "pull" new configurations or changes to existing configurations from Puppet Master. Note that Puppet (and Chef) use "PULL" type implementation whereas automation tools like Ansible and SaltStack use "PUSH" type implementations.
We will be defining a simple configuration which defines installation of `mysql-server` on Agent nodes.
- Create
# mkdir -p /etc/puppet/code/environments/production/manifests/
- `cd` into it and create a site.pp file (site.pp is the default manifest file)
# cd /etc/puppet/code/environments/production/manifests/
# vim site.pp
- Define the configuration for mysql-server:
node 'puppet-agent-1.test.org', 'puppet-agent-2.test.org' { package { 'mysql-server': name => 'mysql-server', ensure => installed, } }
- node 'node_name' specifies the target agent nodes to which the configuration applies to.
- package defines a software package to be installed and also it's attributes.
- Validate the site.pp and check for any syntax errors.
# puppet parser validate site.pp
The command should run successfully without any errors.
Run Puppet Agent and apply the configuration :
- On Both Agent Nodes:
- Check if
mysqlis installed:
# mysql
The output should be something like:
-bash: /usr/bin/mysql: No such file or directory
Which is expected as we have not yet applied the configuration on agent nodes.
- Fetch and apply configuration from Master:
# puppet agent --test
The output should show that the configuration was applied and
mysql-serverpackage was installed.
- You can confirm that
mysql-serverwas installed by running the command `mysql`:
# mysql
Now it should take you into the mysql terminal!.
- Check if
Automate the fetch and apply process:
It is tedious to run
puppet agent --test on all your agent nodes and defeats the purpose of using a configuration management tool like Puppet in the first place. So let's fix this by making our puppet agents periodically pull the newer configurations and updates.
- Edit
/etc/puppet/puppet.confand add
runinterval = 2mto the
[main]section. This makes the agents fetch the changes every two minutes.
# vim /etc/puppet/puppet.conf
That's it!, the agents should now be able to fetch and apply the changes automatically.
While this tutorial shows you how to install and configure Puppet Master and Agent on AWS EC2, it does not give in-depth information on how Puppet works behind the scenes. If you are interested in learning Puppet, checkout this excellent YouTube video on Puppet by edureka.
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|Zendaya on Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars aired its season 16, episode 2 show last night with the teams performing Jazz, Jive and Quickstep routines. By the show's end, last week's highest-scoring couple Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy, remained at the top of the leaderboard. Our personal favorites were Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough with their innovative choreography; Andy Dick and Sharna Burgess were the most entertaining; D.L. Hughley and Cheryl Burke were the most improved. Tonight on DWTS, one team will be eliminated.
As always, Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet host the DWTS competition: he is in a dark charcoal suit with a soft, grey shirt; Brooke wears a lovely deep fuchsia gown with a strappy, semi-exposed midriff. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba is fetching in red, Len Goodman is sharp as always, and Bruno Tonioli looks great too.
Soap star Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson do a Quickstep. In helping Ingo achieve the proper posture, Kym tells him to get in the mindset that he's better than everyone else. She wears a long, full, white chiffon skirt and matching bra top, both with black flower appliques; he in black hat, pants and vest with a white shirt. When they dance there are some technical issues (foot placement, etc.) but they are fun to watch – Ingo is light on his feet and he looks like he's having a blast. At the end of their dance you can see him mouth "Oh my God!" Len says Ingo's frame was good, but the footwork was "hit and miss". Overall though, he improved from last week. Bruno calls it a "tricky-dicky bonanza of tricky steps", and that any mistakes were because the choreography was difficult. Carrie Ann is happy with Ingo's frame – she says his elbows dropped and caused the dance to go out of sync. Len disagrees with Carrie Ann, and points out that even the pro male dancers have a hard time maintaining the quickstep position.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 6, Len 7, Bruno 7, for a total of 20 out of 30; combined with last week 40/60
Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill and Tristan MacManus perform a Jive routine. Dorothy says that of all the dances, the jive is the one that terrifies her. Dorothy is injured this week, she has a cyst leaning on a nerve, and it's causing instability in her ankles. Because she can't rehearse, Tristan thinks of ways to teach her including utilizing a video on his phone, and by doing the steps sitting down. Tristan wears a red 50s-style tux jacket with burgundy pants and a mustard yellow shirt; Dorothy wears a black and white lace dress with a red belt and low shoes. The costumes look mismatched. Despite her injury, Dorothy makes it through the dance. Bruno says there were many obvious mistakes, but tells her for future dances to relax her shoulders. Carrie Ann says Dorothy has great, natural quality of movement but "I sense your fear." Len says the dance "had promise, but didn't quite deliver", that there were "lots of mistakes" and "it was a mess." The crowd boos, but Dorothy stands up for Len saying, "It's true, absolutely". We LOVE her.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 5, Len 5, Bruno 5 for a total of 15 out of 30; combined with last week 36/60
Superbowl champion football player Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff do a Jazz routine. Karina brings in a group of little girls to help Jacoby learn his choreography. Later he says the kids were tougher than Karina. They arrive onstage with Karina on his shoulders, but they are in one long trench coat so they look like one tall person (like in classic comedies). When the coat comes off they are wearing suspenders, pants and spats. Jacoby dances just a little behind the music, but the judges don't mention it. Carrie Ann calls it "rocking", that they brought back the roots of jazz and Jacoby's lines were fantastic. Len says it was fun and full of razzle-dazzle, and he wants to see the same attitude but more refined for future dances, Bruno thinks it was "like watching a headlining star at the Cotton Club", that the dance had charm, energy and the moves were outstanding.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 8, Len 7, Bruno 8 for a total of 23 out of 30, combined with last week 43/60
Boxer Victor Ortiz and Lindsay Arnold perform a Jive dance. In rehearsal Victor has trouble with his coordination and is "frustrated to the point of irritation." He wants to go home, and he and Lindsay go back and forth about it. On stage she wears a sparkly, red, short skirted costume with a feathered hem; he wears red pinstripe pants and vest with a white shirt and hat. They do okay, but there are no difficult steps except for one jump over Lindsey's head that Victor executes very well. Len says the dance didn't have a lot going for it. Last week Len told Victor he wanted him to knock his socks off, but when Victor asks Len if he needs new socks this week, Len says "no". Bruno says it looked like a Zumba dance, Carrie considered giving Victor bonus points because he worked the room. When Tom asks him what the deal was in rehearsal, he admits he was being rude and says "never again."
SCORES: Carrie Ann 6, Len 6, Bruno 6 for a total of 18 out of 30, combined with last week 36/60
Country legend Wynonna Judd and Tony Dovolani do a Quickstep number. When Tony asks Wynonna what her motivation is, she says, "to not pee my pants" and that dancing is the hardest physical work she's done in a long time. She also cried during practice because it's "overwhelming and over-stimulating." They perform dressed as policemen; Wynonna's jacket is open to reveal cleavage and a red bra. The dance is easy and unremarkable, but we can't help but root for her. Bruno says the dance "started well as a quick step, but ended as a casual stroll" and says she need to keep it up all the way through. Carrie Ann says Wynonna is on the right track and has great posture and stature, but needs to take more risks. Len tells Wynonna she does "something very important, you entertain us", but that she had her engine running but never got out of first gear.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 6, Len 6, Bruno 6 for a total of 18 out of 30, combined with last week 36/60
Disney star Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy do a Jive dance. They were last week's high-scoring couple with a score of 24, beating Kelly and Derek by 3 points. At age 16, Zendaya is tall and lanky with long limbs, and says she feels like a newborn deer. Val says she hasn't fully grown into her body yet, and she gets disconnected from her arms. This is what rehearsal is for though – to work it all out – and when they hit the stage Zendaya nails it. Last week we compared Kellie Pickler to Joey Heatherton; this week with her endless legs and innate grace, Zendaya reminds us of Juliet Prowse. Zendaya wears a gold fringed costume with a feather fascinator; Val is in a black shirt and pinstriped pants. Their dance is fast and effortless – Tom says it's "like buttah." Carrie Ann enthuses, "You are the whole shebang, you killed that number, that was fantastic!" Len tells her "you're back next week, you were fantastic". Bruno says, "a star is born big-time, you hit some lines that were absolutely breathtaking." As their segment ends Tom remarks, "Imagine how good she'll be when she's 17."
SCORES: Carrie Ann 9, Len 8, Bruno 9 for a total of 26 out of 30, combined with last week 50/60
Comic actor Andy Dick and Sharna Burgess do a Jazz routine. Andy admits, "This is the first time where I have experienced an exorbitant amount of stress and I didn't drink." Because he's picking up steps a lot quicker this week, Sharna lets Andy have some creative input with the choreography, but jokingly regrets it when he comes up with the Worm. They perform dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland; Andy is the Mad Hatter in striped pants, a cutaway tux jacket, she's the Queen of Hearts in a white hoop skirt and top with a plunging neckline and stand-up collar. They dance really well – they are very entertaining and the crowd stood for them. Len doesn't want to judge first – he says, "I don't want to start I don't know what to say, that was a lark!" Bruno says, "The mad actor has gone gaga" and says it was "outlandish and crackers, I loved it." Carrie Ann says, "You are so lucky that jazz was your category, it allowed you to be wacky and demented" and she tells him he nailed it.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 7, Len 6, Bruno 7 for a total of 23 out of 30, combined with last week 37/60
Regarding the score Andy says, "I like it", but we think he was scored low for the performance he gave.
The Bachelor star Sean Lowe and Peta Murgatroyd do a Jive number. Sean struggles with the dance's speed and remembering what comes next, so Peta yells at him. Maybe she's reacting to the fact that according to him, he hasn't showered in two days. Yikes. Their routine has a beach theme; Sean wears a lifeguard outfit, Peta wears a yellow skirted bikini and a matching head wrap. Bruno gushes, "Save me shark!" and says Sean has charm and charisma, but the dance was more lindy hop and jitterbug than jive, Carrie Ann says it was a solid performance, but not in sync, that they fell out of the music. Len "didn't get it at all" and said the theme took over form the jive, and there "wasn't enough jive going on there."
SCORES: Carrie Ann 7, Len 6, Bruno 7 for a total of 20 out of 30, combined with last week 39/60
Olympic gymnast Alexandra Raisman and Mark Ballas do the Quickstep. Mark wants Ally to be animated, and make faces that are cartoony so they'll both be portraying the same vibe and amount of energy. She has a little bit of a hard time with this because she's so used to being serious for gymnastics. Ally dances in a long, royal blue, shiny skirt with a matching beaded top, Mark wears black pants, and a blue jacket and spats. The costumes look great under the lights. Their dance is good, but for my taste, lacks spark; I want to see quicker, crisper foot movements, and I think Ally is capable of tougher choreography. Carrie calls it the "best quickstep of the night" Len says it was terrific and well done, and Bruno says it "was like watching a little magic blue bird in full flight".
SCORES: Carrie 8, Len 8, Bruno 8 for a total of 24 out of 30, combined with last week 45/60.
Reality star / restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump and Gleb Savchenko do a Jive routine. In rehearsal Gleb tells Lisa, "I will be a Russian dictator this week". They practice their energetic number, and when Gleb flips her we think "Poor Lisa". She tells him "It's easy for you because you do that every day, I'm not doing back flips in my restaurant." There is an air travel theme to their dance; Lisa wears a hot pink stewardess outfit (we think it looks more like a car hop uniform, but she wears it well), and Gleb is dressed as a pilot. We love Lisa, but this dance is just "okay"; we think she's a better dancer than we're seeing on DWTS, although she does do some pretty turns. This week her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-star Brandi Glanville is in the audience. Len says the dance was "a bit of a bumpy ride" and they were trying to fly but never took off. Bruno tells Lisa it was understandable because "you're not used to commercial flight". Carrie tells Lisa, '"You hold yourself with such refinement it makes your dances come across very well."
SCORES: Carrie Ann 6, Len 6, Bruno 6 for a total of 18 out of 30, combined with last week 36/60
Comedian D.L. Hughley and Cheryl Burke perform a Quickstep number. D.L. is stressed out over last week's low scores and says "the show went from being a fun thing to The Hunger Game in tights." This week he thinks the choreography is too hard and tells Cheryl, "it would take me years to learn something like this", and she responds, "Welcome to the show." D.L. says, "I just had my ass whupped on national TV, I'm not going through that again." They have words, and Cheryl steps out for a bit, but of course they make it to the show. D.L. performs in black pants, white shirt, suspenders and a hat; Cheryl wears a gorgeous pale aqua chiffon backless dress. They do so much better than last week, and the crowd gives them a standing ovation. Bruno says he can see D.L. worked "very, very hard", and that he's not Fred Astaire, but did a good job. Carrie Ann tells him last week he "got slammed", but came back and did the work, and that he still has a long way to go, but is on the right track. Len says D.L. improved over last week and the dance was well done.
SCORES: Carrie Ann 5, Len 5, Bruno 6 for a total of 16 out of 30, combined with last week 28/60
D.L. jokes that "they used up all the '4s' last week."
Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough perform a Jazz routine. Kellie's perception of this style of dance is Broadway-style jazz hands, but Derek points out the music they were assigned is contemporary. They are cute together and have a great rapport during rehearsal. For their performance Kellie wears a silver top and rhinestone hot pants; Derek is shirtless and in black pants - they look amazing. As they enter the foggy stage, Derek has Kellie in a lift and she does a graceful bicycling movement with her legs. Their innovative choreography is sexy, they do one cool move after another, and they use a light saber as a prop. Kellie is beyond flexible, and Derek is an exemplary coach and choreographer – they are our favorite team of the night. Carrie Ann gives them a standing ovation and calls them "frigging amazing". Len says "last week was a spark, this week was a fire", Bruno tells Kelli, "my darling you've got a smash hit on your hands" and says the dance was visually arresting with beautiful extension.
SCORES: Carrie 9, Len 8, Bruno 9 for a total of 26 out of30, combined with last week 47/60
After all of the DWTS teams have performed, Zendaya and partner Val are at the top of the leaderboard with 50 out of 60 points; D.L. Hughley and partner Cheryl are at the bottom with 28 out of 60. On Tuesday, March 26, one couple will be eliminated, and we're crossing our fingers for D.L. to stay in the competition; we think he will continue to improve and don't want to see him go.
UPDATE: To see the results show recap for this night of DWTS click here.
To see all of our Dancing with the Stars coverage click here.
|Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough on Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars airs on Mondays at 8/7c on ABC
DWTS results shows will air Tuesdays starting March 26 at 9/8c
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Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013


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Motorcycle Lab announce Suzuki Dealership
Well known among dedicated motorcycle enthusiasts, Motorcycle Lab in Lower Dent Street has become a regular destination for motorcycle riders from as far afield as Auckland and Kaitaia. Motorcycle Lab have expert staff and technicians where clients can talk directly to the team about performance on their bikes and servicing. Clients can get their performance boost with Northland's only motorcycle Dyno, have their motorcycles serviced by qualified technicians, WOF or a set of new riding gear, parts, tyres and batteries – all your motorbike needs met in one shop.
The Suzuki Dealership will see Motorcycle Lab stocking a range of Suzuki road, commuter, off-road and farm ATVs for sale while providing expert Suzuki Dealer Approved servicing on site.
"We're excited to offer Suzuki as it complements our current business and meets our client's requests to provide off-road and ATV products. Suzuki also has an exciting range of road bikes from LAMS approved through to high performance motorcycles. To see the business expanding in a way where we can continue to be Northland's performance motorcycle specialists was extremely important in our decision-making process" says Managing Director Glenn Smith.
Director Amanda Smith adds "We're absolutely committed to maintaining our focus on high level customer service with our clients who have been part of the journey so far. We also are looking forward to welcoming new customers to the Motorcycle Lab family with the addition of Suzuki."
Suzuki New Zealand adds "the Suzuki motorcycle range will continue to enjoy exceptional dealer representation in the Whangarei region and invite you to call in to Motorcycle Lab and meet Glenn, Amanda and their staff. They are ready to answer any questions you may have, and are keen to offer you the high level of service you can expect from any Suzuki dealer".
Amanda and Glenn extend a warm welcome to come along to 119 Lower Dent Street on the Waterfront to ask about their motorcycle services from DynoTune and custom work, to the new Suzuki range and servicing.


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ThreatMetrix Highlights Cyber Security Challenges Associated With Increased Connectivity and Smart Devices
Posted October 20, 2015
ThreatMetrix Continues its Commitment to National Cyber Security Awareness MonthSan Jose, CA – October 20, 2015 – ThreatMetrix®, The Digital Identity Company™, today announces cyber security challenges businesses and individuals face, in alignment with this year's National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) theme, "Our Shared Responsibility" and week four's theme, "Your Evolving Digital Life."The theme of NCSAM's fourth week provides a current snapshot of technology, as well as where we envision technology taking us in the future. "Your Evolving Digital Life" highlights the importance of educating all citizens on cyber security as an increasing number of the devices we use – from phones and tablets to home appliances and medical devices – become connected to the Internet."Our increasingly connected lives make it that much harder for cyber security to do the same job it was doing a few years ago, before the rise of the 'smart world' and the Internet of Things era," said Andreas Baumhof, chief technology officer at ThreatMetrix. "In the past, it was easy to use one single device for your entire digital identity. Due to the plethora of smart devices in use today, however, we must put more intelligence protections in place to keep cybercriminals at bay."ThreatMetrix has outlined challenges associated with our evolving digital world:
- Personal data shared across multiple devices – According to the "ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Report: Q2 2015," 31 percent of transactions now occur on mobile devices. Gone are the days of a desktop work computer and a non-smartphone. Businesses and individuals have become the owners of multiple smart devices, ranging from tablets and wearables to white boards and thermostats. While these devices may simplify our increasingly connected lives, sharing personal data across these digital streams only opens up new attack channels for fraudsters and increases the likelihood for personally identifiable information to be exposed.
- Vulnerable 'smart' devices – According to a recent study, 70 percent of Americans plan to own at least one 'smart' appliance, such as an Internet-connected smoke detector or refrigerator, within the next five years. These previously unconnected objects can now be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection and controlled on a variety of devices. However, there's no shortage of vulnerabilities in these devices for fraudsters looking to exploit them and gain access to a user's data. To avoid security engineering errors and ensure the best protection against attack, cyber security cannot be an afterthought in the development of a device. It must always be a highly prioritized feature.
"Rather than doing their due diligence with cyber security on one personal or work computer, for example, businesses and consumers now have the challenge of keeping all user activity across multiple devices secure," said Baumhof. "To protect individuals and businesses from the risks associated with their digital lives, cyber security practices are transitioning from a device-focused approach to a digital identity standpoint that protects a user's online persona and the various connected devices associated with it."The growth of connected devices is changing the global commerce and cyber security landscapes as the usage and number of devices carried by an average consumer increases. These consumers continue to seamlessly move between devices to access information, content and services as well as complete transactions, leaving digital footprints that are increasingly breached by cybercriminals to perpetrate fraud across industries. As our digital identities and the cybercriminals attempting to gain access to them evolve, cyber security awareness must continue to grow while integrated fraud prevention solutions continue to adapt.National Cyber Security Awareness Month is an initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). NCSAM is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cyber security and increasing the resiliency of the U.S. in the event of a cyber incident. The annual initiative features five weekly themes through the end of October, with "Building the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals" as the final upcoming theme.ThreatMetrix has signed on as an official NCSAM "Champion" and joins a group of organizations dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted Internet. For more information about National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the NCSAM Champions program, and how to participate in NCSAM activities, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam. You can also follow and use the hashtag #cyberaware on Twitter throughout the month.ThreatMetrix Resources
- Press Release: ThreatMetrix Unveils New Global Alliance Ecosystem
- Press Release: ThreatMetrix to Scale Global Data Center Capacity to Over 200 Million Daily Transactions
- eBook: ThreatMetrix Cybercrime Report: Q2 2015
About ThreatMetrixThreatMetrix®, The Digital Identity Company™, is the market-leading cloud solution for authenticating digital personas and transactions on the Internet. Verifying more than 15 billion annual transactions supporting 15,000 websites and 4,000 customers globally through the ThreatMetrix® Digital Identity Network, ThreatMetrix secures businesses and end users against account takeover, payment fraud and fraudulent account registrations resulting from malware and data breaches. Key benefits include an improved customer experience, reduced friction, revenue gain, and lower fraud and operational costs. The ThreatMetrix solution is deployed across a variety of industries, including financial services, e-commerce, payments and lending, media, government, and insurance.For more information, visit www.threatmetrix.com or call 1-408-200-5755.Join the cybersecurity conversation by visiting the ThreatMetrix blog, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages.© 2015 ThreatMetrix. All rights reserved. ThreatMetrix and the ThreatMetrix logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ThreatMetrix in the United States and other countries. All other brand, service or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or owners. Media ContactsBeth KemptonWalker Sands CommunicationsTel: 312-241-1178Email: email@example.com


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Neoliberal capitalism and its crises in Europe: towards a Luxemburgian interpretation
This article recapitulates Rosa Luxemburg's considerations on the capitalist penetration of non-capitalist economies as a condition for capital accumulation, as well as her arguments about the limits of social reform and the shortcomings of claims for national self-determination. The theoretical tools Luxemburg developed around these issues are then used to analyse the rise, consolidation and crisis of neoliberal capitalism in Europe. This analysis stresses the reintegration of previously communist countries into the capitalist world system and the China boom as drivers of this neoliberal wave of accumulation. It concludes with pointing at the economic limits of this wave and at emerging left and right alternatives to neoliberal capitalism.


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NOTE: This is an update and revision on our earlier report. Hill has been told he's not coming back, but he was evasive about the truth in his meeting with the players. A buyout deal has been offered but not yet accepted. Negotiations are expected to continue into tomorrow.
By JERRY CARINO and KEITH SARGEANT
Staff Writers
In the end, the worst winning percentage in the history of the Big East Conference did not cost Rutgers men's basketball coach Fred Hill his job. His conduct did.
Just three weeks after it was announced that he would return for the fifth year of his seven-year deal—largely because a massive buyout—Hill was informed today that he will not be returning. The reason, according to a source close to the situation: multiple violations the conduct clauses in his contract.
Hill met with his players earlier this afternoon but incredibly did not bring up his job status. When a player asked him about it, Hill dismissed stories of his ouster as "rumors." The Daily Targum has a good account of what took place here: Hill: Remain calm; all is well. We would add that Rosario did not attend the meeting.
The source said Hill has been offered a buyout and the university is awaiting his response. If he refuses the buyout, the source said, he will be fired for cause. The amount of the offer is not immediately known. Hill had $1.8 million coming over the next three years.
An announcement on a press conference is expected to come this evening. The press conference will be held Friday morning, at which time athletics director Tim Pernetti will speak and field questions from reporters.
Hill's profanity-laced outburst at the Pittsburgh baseball coaching staff last Thursday, which was first reported by Gannett New Jersey, was the most public of a handful of incidents that led to Hill's downfall. The others include insubordination and failure to communicate critical program details to Pernetti.
On the court, Hill piloted the Scarlet Knights to depths not seen since the infamous Craig Littlepage era of the mid-1980s.
After inheriting a program that finished 19-14 under subsequently deposed skipper Gary Waters in 2005-06, Hill posted a record of 47-77, a .379 winning percentage that ranks behind only Littlepage (.261 from 1985-88) and Warren Harris (.348 from 1956-59) in modern program history. His Big East Conference ledger of 13-57 is the worst in league history for anyone who coached at least three years.
The Scarlet Knights made just two fleeting postseason appearances under Hill, going 0-2 in the Big East Tournament after the field was expanded to include all 16 teams.
Going forward, the top candidates include former Boston College/Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien, former St. John's coach and current ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla, recently deposed Wake Forest coach Dino Gaudio, Rhode Island coach Jim Baron and Temple coach Fran Dunphy.
The meeting was held earlier than expected. Hill was not spotted in the building. All the assistants except Darren Savino were spotted. All were cordial with reporters but none offered comments.
After Hill informed them of his departure, the players engaged in a informal pick-up game at the RAC. All returning players except sophomore guard Mike Rosario participated in the pick-up game.
The players were encouraged by the school to decline comment to the media. The avoided reporters after the game was finished.


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The 'Fast & Furious' Franchise Is Coming To Netflix Next Month
Buckle up friends, because Netflix Australia have just revealed that the Fast & Furious franchise will be hitting their streaming service next month.
You'll be able to indulge in classics like The Fast & The Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious and Fast Five. We can only help that Netflix continue on this Vin Diesel streak and add the best movie of all time 'The Pacifier' (2005).
Oh and just an FYI! Netflix's full July catalogue drops tomorrow.
The article was originally published on Brag Magazine


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Brexit A to Z | MAGNUM
With the Brexit vote on whether the UK will remain or leave the EU upon us, Magnum Photos has produced an A-Z of the main issues at stake for British voters. Each letter covers one or more issues with new and archive pictures depicting the issues from the Common Agricultural Policy to wonky fruit, from Democracy to NATO and from Sovereignty to Xenophobia of a multicultural Britain. Each album features outstanding Magnum photography from the past and present visually illustrating the complex issues for the referendum. (mg)
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With the blistering pace at which technology develops in this cognitive era, the mantra of the day is "disrupt or be disrupted". IBM explores the possibilities of exploiting disruptive cutting-edge technologies through real-life case studies of how industry leaders have transformed their organisations and markets to lead the pack.
Brett Michael Nulf brought delegates through various examples of how technology-driven disruptions had decimated many traditional leaders in various industries in recent years, emphasising the importance for enterprises to stay vigilant in order to avoid getting eliminated because of disruption from existing competitors and new startups.
The impetus for disruptive innovation
At the rate at which devices proliferate, their numbers will reach 75 billion by 2020. In fact, some ninety percent of data created was in the last two years because of this proliferation of devices.
Computing systems nowadays are increasingly capable of taking in unstructured data in its many forms though IoT and the rise of the API economy. This has led to the rise of cognitive computing which is transforming digital organisations into cognitive enterprises.
As a result, new business models are emerging, with many of these based on mobile strategies.
New disruptive businesses are leveraging the confluence of analytics, IoT and cloud to create new applications, putting them ahead of incumbent leaders entrenched in legacy technologies.
To succeed in this competitive race, enterprises must be nimble and creative, despite their size.
In order to do this, winners need to accelerate innovation by evolving a progressive technology mindset, mastering technologies such as hybrid clouds and integrating into the API economy.
He mused at how more than seventy percent of companies have dropped off the Fortune 500 list, with the "Unicorn Club" of privately-funded startups reaching US$1bn in value becoming increasingly crowded.
Nulf is a Business Unit Executive for MobileFirst Platform & Cloud, Asia Pacific, IBM Corporation.
He cautioned that although the Fintech arena is currently seeing the most disruptions, other industries are also prone to technology-driven disruptions, such as in manufacturing, healthcare, and even traditional sectors with a long history – such as consumer packaged goods.
An interesting phenomenon that Nulf described was what he called the "Uber syndrome – where a competitor with a completely different business model enters your industry and flattens you".
It was an interesting example where the innovative newcomer (in this case Uber) enjoyed rapidly growing revenue and market share at the expense of traditional taxis – while the overall pie remained the same.
One key reason why these disruptive newcomers do so well is the speed with which they move and innovate.


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It's been a while (again) since I posted anything. Nothing much to report but some honing in both, the car game and the zombie game, nothing really playable yet or even something to write about yet.
Been painting and modeling stuff mostly. Some terrain pieces and continuing my practice on different painting methods on another car for the car game. Post with pictures soon (tm) to follow.
The main reason I posted though, is that I managed to fix my shit and relink all the pics on the blog except one, which I replaced with a new one.
I also bought two new board games Coup which is quick bluffing game in between bigger games, and Dark Moon which I'll go get today from the post office!


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Commando 2 flops, Logan kept the hopes alive at the Indian Box Office.
Last week Hindi release Commando 2 fails to impress even its target audiences and minted only 23 crores at the box office that too after adding the sums of all the three versions Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The movie was a let down in all the markets and that shows the lack of interest in the action films in our country without a saleable star. The movie will end its run maybe under 30 crores and the Hindi version will be a big wash out, in overseas also it is a dud.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Hollywood film Logan fared better than Commando 2 and made 26.03 crores (All versions) in the first week and gave a sigh of relief to the exhibitors of the country. The movie already made a massive $237.50 crores in just three days worldwide and was the number one movie in the world last week. In India, it will make over 30 crores easily which is very fine in this dull period of the year due to the exams across the nation.
Jolly LLB 2 added 2.35 crores more in the fourth and the total now stands at 115.32 crores, the content of the movie is still making it float which is commendable. Now with the release of Badrinath Ki Dulhania, the collections will end for Jolly LLB 2 finally but still, it will have some screens.


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Moving diversity and inclusion from categories to completeness has been saved
Moving diversity and inclusion from categories to completeness
A Boston Business Journal series
Why aren't formal diversity programs enough?
Moving diversity and inclusion from categories to completeness
An employer's perspective, as shared by William K. Bacic, New England managing partner, Deloitte LLP
Our modern workforce sees a commitment to workplace diversity as table stakes, much like the commitment that is given to employee safety. Inclusion has the potential to truly unleash human potential and drive strategic business outcomes for your organization.
However, while the importance of creating inclusive workspaces is known, many organizations are struggling to fully leverage the business benefits of a diverse workforce. In fact, nearly one-third of respondents to the Global Human Capital Trends survey said they are unprepared in this area.
But why is the business community so unprepared? One thought is that many organizations see diversity primarily as a matter of compliance—a regulatory box to be checked. In fact, the most popular diversity initiative in companies today continues to be the use of business resource groups (BRGs), groups specifically created for and targeted to distinct demographic populations. BRGs' primary aim is to help people identify shared experiences through a single dimension–the color of their skin, their gender, or their sexual orientation. While BRGs have provided safe spaces for many to share their unique challenges, many have done little to advance these professionals in the workplace.
It should come as no surprise then that these formal diversity programs may not be working. The new workforce is focused on being valued for the multiplicity of their identities—their whole self—as opposed to just the singular conventional delineations to which they belong.
As business leaders, we should consider taking the next essential steps to create a work environment that promotes inclusion in all its variations. Organizations should move from simply meeting minimum regulatory requirements for diversity to building an inclusive workplace that inspires employees to perform at their highest level.
Instead of focusing only on the visible aspects of diversity, such as gender, race, and age, business leaders should incorporate invisible aspects of diversity, such as diversity of thought, style, preferences, and veteran status, into their inclusion strategy. Including both the visible and invisible aspects will likely help create an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute as their full selves, rather than just those conventional delineations to which they belong.
To achieve greatness, organizations require participation from all members of the workforce. Thinking of diversity and inclusion holistically helps organizations see value and be conscious of the risk associated with sameness, especially in senior decision-makers. If organizations don't position themselves to fundamentally change the conversation of diversity, they will likely lose talent.
As business leaders, we should stop looking at "the problem" and look forward to how we build future solutions—perhaps most importantly, our leaders need to engage those they are designing for (our employees) in defining both the problem and the solution. This will likely enable organizations to meet demands of the workforce and enable better business outcomes.
Nearly one-third of respondents to the Global Human Capital Trends survey said they are not fully prepared for Inclusion.
HR today requires a new playbook
Read the full Human Capital trends report to learn about leading in the new world of work.
Global organizations today navigate a "new world of work"—one that requires a dramatic change in strategies for leadership, talent, and human resources. More than 3,300 organizations from 106 countries contributed to Deloitte's Global Human Capital Trends 2015 survey, assessing the importance of specific talent challenges and their readiness to meet them.


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October 17, 2017
'Anti-Cracker Campaign'
The students of the junior wing of DAV Centenary Public School, Paschim Enclave, took it upon their shoulders to educate the people of the nearby vicinity about the ill effects of burning crackers and to celebrate Diwali with candles, diyas and sweets. To spread the vital message of celebrating an Eco-Friendly Diwali, the green crusaders took to the streets, carrying placards and raising anti-cracker slogans on October 17, 2017. The young brigade urged people to quit busting crackers on Diwali and light lamps instead. They also took a pledge to breathe clean and preserve the green-this Diwali.
DAV Centenary Public School
Paschim Enclave, Mianwali Nagar, New Delhi - 110 087
Tel.No. 011-25286231, 25275684 Fax: 25286230
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18 February, 2016
Ali and Nino – Batumi, Georgia
Tamar Kvesitadze's statue was erected in Georgian coastal city of Batumi in 2011. Its height is 8
The Meeting Place – St. Pancras Railway Station, London, UK
St. Pancras Railway Station was built between 1864 and 1868. In 1960s the British government decided to demolish it, however, this decision was changed soon and serious reconstruction was carried out.
Today, St. Pancras' Victorian architecture attracts thousands of tourists and there is another reason why anyone should visit the place: a nine-meter-high statue of a man and a woman reuniting and embracing each other. The statue is called the Meeting Place and it was erected in 2007. In spite of not being very old, it has already managed to become hugely popular among visitors and locals.
Wall of Love (aka I Love You Wall) – Paris, France
Paris is widely considered the romantic capital of the world and there are many sculptures there that are connected to the cult of love. One of those famous places is The Wall of Love, where the phrase I Love You is written in 300 different languages. Anyone who visits this place can't help but feel the special atmosphere. Every February 14, hundreds of white doves are set free from this spot.
Romeo and Juliet – New York City, USA
A love story made up by William Shakespeare is very famous around the world and it has many times become an inspiration for various sculptors. That is exactly what happened in New York City, where the bronze statue of two of the world's most famous lovers, created by Milton Hibald was erected in 1977. The statue stands in the famous Central Park, at the entrance of Delacorte Theater.
Juliet's House – Verona, Italy
In the city of Verona, in Italy, the most popular touristic spot is inarguably the house of Juliette (Casa di Giulietta) at 23 Via Capello. The 13th century building that was the property of Del Capello family, was bought out by Verona Municipality in 1905. The fact that the two family names, Del Capello and Capuletti (Giulietta's family name in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet) somehow look like each other, the urban legend emerged, according to which, the house's former owners were the Capulettis and that Juliet was a real life person who was often sitting on the balcony, listening to Romeo's romantic poems, although, the balcony, in fact, was added to the building much later, in 20th century. There is a bronze statue of Juliet in front of the house and according to another urban legend, touching her right breast will bring love and happiness. It looks like this belief is shared by many people as Juliet's House is among Italy's most popular touristic spots.
Kissing Students – Tartu, Estonia
Love is like an ocean and romance painted by rain is maybe the most beautiful art of all. This is what the statue in Estonian city of Tartu depicts. Two lovers standing under an umbrella is one of Estonia's most popular getaway places.
Bench of Reconciliation – Moscow, Russia
In Russia, there are many places linked to romantic theme and one of them in the Bench of Reconciliation. It is situated in front of the city court building and is very popular among Russian youths.
The architectural work of Alexander Kolesnikov carries a rather interesting idea. The bench is of semi-circular form, with the lowest place at the center, so that two people that sit there end up sitting close to each other. The same kind of benches can be found in other cities of Russia.
The monument of Carl and Emily – Saint Petersburg, Russia
The residents of Saint Petersburg take special care of Carl and Emily statue. Because they think it carries the idea of true love. The monument is based on a tragic real-life story. Carl and Emily fell in love with each other but their families did not approve of their marriage. The couple could not go against their families' will so they decided to commit suicide, holding each other's hands until the last breath. They are often called Romeo and Juliet of Saint Petersburg.
The Sphere of Love – Chelyabinsk, Russia
A beautiful monument created by Viktor Mitroshin was inaugurated in the city of Chelyabinsk, on September 13, 2000. Its height is 12 meters. And the figures of a man and a woman strive towards each other. This monument symbolizes the beginning of a new life and it has three staircases. A man climbs the first one and a woman from the second one. Finally, they descend by the third staircase, beginning their new life together.
Lover Skeletons – Thailand
Thais think that love is eternal. They say, when you die, your soul lives on and you continue to love the one you loved during your lifetime. This statue is located near one of the cemeteries.
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With the media constantly trying to grab headlines with talk of a bubble, unaffordability and busts, is now a good time to be investing in property? What should you do with your cash and deposit funds and what is the benefit in purchasing residential property?
Like with most things, unless you have a crystal ball that can predict the future, you can never definitely know the perfect time to start (or continue) investing in property; but we have put together a guide on the top seven things to consider before you invest in your next residential property.
Please also note that this should not be considered as advice, this article should only be considered general commentary and you should seek advice on property investing from your accountant or financial adviser.
Step 1: Remove all emotions from the deal
As with any investing, the number one rule is to completely remove emotion from the process – As Warren Buffet says "Only when you combine sound intellect with emotional discipline do you get rational behavior." Property has a really interesting place in the Australian psyche but it is important to remember if you're buying an investment property you ultimately won't be living in it, so it doesn't need to be to your taste – it needs to be functional and cater to the tenants that you will be renting out.
Step 2: Do your research before starting
Historically, Australian property has been a relatively safe long-term investment and you've got to remember that past performance should not be used as a future indicator; however, over the years, Australian property has been seen as a safe long-term investment that has not suffered any major corrections like other asset classes such as shares. It does move in cycles and the better your understanding of these cycles, (and the local, national and international influences) the better your buying decisions.
Step 3: Understand the market
Property in Australia has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, but what is the typical demographic in the area you are looking at buying?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 70% of Australian households are home owners and there has historically been little speculation on the property market. Also looking at the ABS' records, since 1900 when they started recording Australian house prices, the market has not suffered a 20% fall in median house prices in one single year. This was also the case during the Global Financial Crisis between 2008 to 2010 which saw significant falls in property prices in the United States and the United Kingdom; however, Australian house prices actually increased in value during this period.
Step 4: What are you trying to achieve by investing in property?
As much as the market and external factors need to be considered when looking to invest in property, you need to also look at yourself and determine what it is you are looking to achieve when investing in property. What are your goals? Are you speculating for capital growth or are you looking for consistent rental income to be generated and for potential tax benefits? This is where you need to formulate your goals on property investing, and then meet with your accountant and financial adviser to put together a plan to achieve these – ultimately you need to look at the bigger picture, and how this works with your individual plan.
Step 5: Understand the lending and finance landscape
Australian lending is highly regulated. Unlike other overseas markets, the Australian banks and lenders are closely regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). They oversee lending activities by the banks and indirectly control the proportion of investment to owner-occupied lending. This, in turn, reduces the risk of unsafe lending practices which contributed to the Global Financial Crisis in the United States of America and, ultimately, caused the risk of unsustainable rises in house prices.
Step 6: Does your finance and home loan fit in with your strategy?
This is another factor that is often overlooked. New property investors do not realise the importance in having their home loan structured in a way that fits with their overall goals and strategy. If you are looking at holding the property short term, you may need a lending solution that offers more flexibility compared to an investor that is looking at holding the property over the medium term.
It is not just about finding the cheapest home loan rate, but about finding the right deal and structure for you that sets you up to help you achieve your goals into the future. You need to work with a mortgage broker that understands property investment, various trust and company structures that could protect you in the future.
Step 7: And have you hedged your risk?
Not only are Australians one of the most underinsured countries in the world, but according to Lifewise.org.au, only 4% of the total population with children have adequate levels of life insurance cover, but very rarely do they set up a financial buffer to help themselves in difficult times. This comes back to your strategy and making sure you aren't overextending yourself to buy the biggest and most expensive investment property you can afford, but looking at an investment that fits into your overall strategy to help you achieve your goals.
In conclusion, I would argue that now is not a bad time to consider investing in property, but it is not as simple as working out how much you want to spend and going out and buying the first property you see. You need to spend time understanding what it is you want to achieve, research the area in detail, and surround yourself with the right consultants and specialists to ensure you are structured in the right way and ultimately hedge your risk to make sure you are not caught out in the future.


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A Fabulous Fall Day
A single, perfectly fashioned leaf found on the sidewalk or an entire mountain range of blended shades, the color combinations are striking this time of year.
This harmony of hues casts a powerful spell on those who have seen it. For visitors to the area or residents, this is the season to drive slowly, take the scenic routes and enjoy the country roads, farms and streams that help to embellish the unsurpassed natural art of fall foliage as it transforms from shades of green to the red, orange, yellow and golden brown, makng the landscape blaze in brilliant colors.
It is also a good excuse to plan a hike or bike ride and find a spot along one of the many streams or waterfalls and look at the scenery with new vision. Tree trunks, rocks, paths and fences all seem intensely three-dimensional when the leaves are turning bright colors.
Pack bottled water, maps, camera, binoculars, a picnic blanket and some snack food, although some of the best meals can be found in the tiny town diners or off-the-beaten-track road houses during a leaf-peeping day trip. Consider making a few produce stops at the small road-side vegetable stands for fresh, homegrown, healthy food to take home for further enjoyment of a memorable day.
Use these ideas to spark plenty more ways to enjoy this season of blinding natural beauty.
Hop aboard one of the many passenger trains to see fall foliage from a different view by taking a ride on the railroads. The Delaware & Ulster Railroad in Arkville, at (845) 586-3877 or (800) 225-4132, and the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad in Milford, at 432-2429, have trips designed for enjoying the leaves as they becoming more and more vibrant. Traveling by rail has a special ambiance with views that cannot be seen from any other vantage point. Both of these scenic railroads have historical significance that riders get to experience in the vintage rail cars that offer shelter if the day's climate is uncomfortable.
In Sherburne on state Route 80 just off state Route 12, the Rogers Environmental Education Center has more than six miles of trails and a nature center that has plenty to offer all ages. Along with learning to identify the different trees by their fall colors and leaf shapes, there are lessons about estimating the height of a tree, guessing a tree's girth and discussing what certain woods are commonly used for. Learning some interesting lessons while out absorbing the beautiful fall days is an easy idea to follow through with in this region because there are so many parks and historical sights to see.
The Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, at (518) 295-7192, The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, at 547-1450, and the Iroquois Museum in the town of Howes Cave, at (518) 296-8949, all have indoor and outdoor exhibits for a leaf-peeping trip planned on a day when the weather is not predictable.
The parks right in your neighborhood are wonderful places to enjoy this season of color. Perhaps under-used and under-appreciated by those who do not have children, community and public parks are great places to watch colorful leaves spin, dip and flip before coming to a landing. In Oneonta, Neahwa and Wilber parks offer the opportunity for wheelchair-accessible enjoyment of nature in blinding colors of fall. State parks such as Gilbert Lake in Laurens and Glimmerglass in Cooperstown have more challenging trails to take where hikers can be surrounded in the sounds of colorful falling leaves.
Another way to take in the bright colors is on horseback, and there are many reputable stables in the region that offer trail rides at this perfect time of year. Broken Spoke Stables on Narrow Notch Road in Hobart, at 538-9651, is one such facility where adjacent public lands allow for trail rides that match riders abilities, from the "never been on a horse" to experienced equestrians with the terrain of several colorful forest trails.
Support your local farmers while out looking at the colors of this season and bring home some of the fall atmosphere with pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, Indian corn, mums, grapes, apples and cider. Maple Shade Farm on Route 18 in Delhi, at 746-8866, and Fly Creek Cider Mill in Fly Creek at (800) 505-6455, are destinations where the drive is as beautiful as what awaits you at these multi-opportunity attractions.
So kick up a pile of leaves (your own raked pile, not the one your neighbor spent the day raking), stroll the neighborhood, take a hike, plan a drive with friends and take time to look about and see what makes the region in which we live a leaf-peeping travelers' destination and fall tourists' main attraction.
The Fly Creek Cider Mill in Fly Creek, NY
Kellie M. Place "The Land Expert"
"Upstate New York's Real Estate Development Expert"
Century 21 Chesser Realty


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XE Market Analysis: Europe – Aug 30, 2017
The dollar is trading firmer against most of its main peers, while the yen has underperformed. USD-JPY has led the way, with the pair having recouped above 110.00 from yesterday's low at 108.26. Yen crosses are also higher, with EUR-JPY rallying to a 19-month high today, for instance. Trump's measured response to North Korea's launch of a missile over Japan (he refrained from "fire and fury" bombast and instead said that "all options are on the table") helped allay heightened fears that Pyongyang's latest antics sparked, which led to some pivoting out of safe haven assets and currencies.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Aug 30, 2017


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Amy Williams spent her Sunday at Jimmy's in Manchester, enthralled by some of the finest up and coming rock'n'roll talent in the country.
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Most people say that Sunday is the day of rest; it's the end of the week where people collapse in exhaustion, apprehensive of the dreaded Monday morning that is fast approaching. Not this Sunday, though! Evidently, as Jimmy's in Manchester's Northern Quarter was filled to the brim with solid crowds ready for This Feeling Big in 2018. The venue hosted a music filled evening with four bands of different genres live from 8pm, having one thing in common: keeping the audience in high spirits and ready for a groove.
Walking into Jimmy's last Sunday evening was exactly what it is usually like late on a Saturday, and you could tell it was a sold out event. The basement was heaving with music-lovers, drinks in hand and each with a smile, which made the lively atmosphere that was existing throughout the whole night.
The Racket were first up on the stage, and they kicked off the evening well; they had a classic northern-rock look and sound, one of the first things you noticed. Forming in Cheshire, the four piece have two songs released on Spotify, and more released on Sound Cloud. They have a beautiful gritty sound which makes them perfect for a venue like Jimmy's, as they were raucous with a charm that filled the room with atmosphere.
Following the energetic quartet, were four piece Liverpool band, Generation. They definitely brought a different vibe to the night, as they had ska elements to their music, and contrasted The Racket by having an alternative rock-image and dramatic mannerisms. They were not scared to enhance their wonderfully unique style of fashion and music, and they did not disappoint with the show that they put on.
The penultimate act on stage was Wulfman Fury; a garage-rock band from Sheffield who stayed fairly static on stage, emitting a laid back feel which brought a nice divergence from the heavier acts before hand. They had a cool aura about them, and made you intrigued to hear more of their songs as their lack of movement caused you to focus more on the lyrics and left you mesmerised with their effortless talents.
The Jade Assembly were the headlining act for This Feeling Big in 2018, and they ended the night with the crowd jumping in unison to the guitar rock they played. The Jade Assembly are from Bolton, and have been rated by Clint Boon as 'the best guitar rock band since Kasabian', as said in their twitter bio.
They definitely had the best crowd reaction, with a fan at the front shouting his love for them as he punched his arm in the air to the beat of the tracks. They brought an old-school, down to earth vibe with their music and personality, and gave friendly greetings to the crowd as well, which is something that is always noticed.
Leaving the venue was like fighting through a maze, weaving in and out of groups of people who were in no rush to leave, and continued to dance away their Sunday evening at Jimmy's. The party was very much in full swing and you could feel the high energies, inherited from a night of good music and acts. The variety of bands in this event was just what was needed for a perfect Sunday evening.
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1 The Coexistence of Dual Form of Malnutrition among Portuguese Institutionalized Elderly People
Authors: M. J. Reis Lima, J. Oliveira, M. C. Castilho, E. Teixeira-Lemos, C. Caçador, M. J. Veiga, M. Teixeira Veríssimo, F. Ramos
Abstract:In the present study we evaluated the nutritional status of 214 institutionalized elderly residents of both genders, aged 65 years and older of 11 care homes located in the district of Viseu (center of Portugal). The evaluation was based on anthropometric measurements and the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) score. The mean age of the subjects was 82.3 ± 6.1 years-old. Most of the elderly residents were female (72.0%). The majority had 4 years of formal education (51.9%) and was widowed (74.3%) or married (14.0%). Men presented a mean age of 81.2±8.5 years-old, weight 69.3±14.5 kg and BMI 25.33±6.5 kg/m2. In women, the mean age was 84.5±8.2 years-old, weight 61.2±14.7 kg and BMI 27.43±5.6 kg/m2. The evaluation of the nutritional status using the MNA score showed that 24.0% of the residents show a risk of undernutrition and 76.0% of them were well nourished. There was a high prevalence of obese (24.8%) and overweight residents (33.2%) according to the BMI. 7.5% were considered underweight. We also found that according to their waist circumference measurements 88.3% of the residents were at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and 64.0% of them presented very high risk for CVD (WC≥88 cm for women and WC ≥102 cm for men). The present study revealed the coexistence of a dual form of malnutrition (undernourished and overweight) among the institutionalized Portuguese concomitantly with an excess of abdominal adiposity. The high prevalence of residents at high risk for CVD should not be overlooked. Given the vulnerability of the group of institutionalized elderly, our study highlights the importance of the classification of nutritional status based on both instruments: the BMI and the MNA.
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Animation Project of Himura Kiseki's popular illustration series "Getsuyoubi no Tawawa". The Story follows the life of a Salaryman who is tired of his job and hates mondays as much as every employee in the world. Then he got in "accident" with a young girl named Ai, who by the way has large "fruits" :^) . Will this encounter eventually bring happiness to this man's uneventful life?
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"Every time a mass shooting happens one of the saddest ironies is suddenly the purchase of guns and ammunition jumps up because folks scared into thinking that Obama's gonna use this as an excuse to take away our Second Amendment rights," he said at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Chicago. "Nobody's doing that."
"We're talking about common-sense measures to make sure criminals don't get them," he added. "To make sure background checks work. To make sure that we're protecting ourselves."
After a gunman killed nine people earlier this month at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, The Washington Post reported that the President was considering using executive action to expand background checks to more firearms purchases. But some conservative media outlets and fringe blogs instead claimed that Obama wanted to confiscate people's guns.
Republican presidential candidate and real estate mogul Donald Trump further stoked the paranoia at a rally in ruby-red South Carolina where he said "the President is thinking about signing an executive order where he wants to take your guns away." Trump later justified the claim in an interview with CNN by saying that he'd heard about the alleged gun confiscation plot in news outlets, including CNN.
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"The untold secret in Washington is that he has all the laws he needs to stop the bloodshed now," LaPierre said in the video. "Under the existing federal gun laws, he could take every felon with a gun, drug dealer with a gun and criminal gangbanger with a gun off the streets tomorrow and lock them up for five years or more. But he won't do it, his Justice Department won't do it, and the media never asks why."
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Middle Villagers, lucky enough to have a variety of pizza options, naturally tend to gravitate toward a favorite neighborhood pizzeria. I grew up in NJ, then resided for some time in Phoenix and have lived in Ridgewood for the past 5 years, so I was not at all familiar with Middle Village pizza until I decided to write this article. I therefore I undertook the Middle Village Pizza Challenge without any preconceived notions or personal bias. My goal was to try them all. I trekked to five different restaurants over the course of two days, sampling a basic pepperoni slice from each. Keeping it consistent was the best way to report on how each shop delivers on a simple order. Keep in mind that this isn't a competition. Instead it's more of a highlighting of some of the places that might be near you the next time you're in the mood for a slice of hot 'za.
Day 1: Metropolitan Ave
First up on my plate is Rosa's Pizza, occupying a small corner just off of Metropolitan Avenue and 78th Street. Inside I am greeted by wood and brick and a man quietly singing behind the counter. I order my slice and choose a table facing the soccer game playing on the television. The first thing that sticks out to me is the sheer amount of pepperoni on the slice, more generous than any place I've been to in recent memory. Thankfully the pepperoni has a good flavor to it, rounded out by a thin and crispy crust. I finish my slice, listening to the conversations of the Working Joes around me. Shrugging into my jacket I then walked a few blocks to Carlo's Pizza.
What strikes me first when entering Carlo's on Metropolitan Avenue is the neon in the windows and the mirrors lining the wall. I walk up to the counter and order a slice, which comes out of the oven bubbling hot a few minutes later. I grab a seat next to the window and watch the evening traffic streaming left and right as I devour the pepperoni slice. What stands out to me the most about the pizza here is the excellent balance between the cheese, crust, sauce, and toppings. A doughy crust plays perfectly with a just-right amount of grease on the slice. I'm a fan of a tiny bit of grease on my pizza as long as it's not overbearing or turns the paper plate clear, and Carlo's nails it. Even the end crust is well baked, enough to be chewy and something I enjoy finishing, not something to force down with water or feed to the birds. With a slice like that I call it a day, picking up the rest of my pizza quest a few days later.
Day 2: Dry Harbor Road and back to Metro
The hot midday sun beats down on me as I turn the corner and nearly walk past Harbor Pizza, named for the road on which it stands. It's nestled towards the end of a small grouping of stores in a small slice of Hometown, USA. Inside the walls are strung up with pictures of the cast of The Sopranos and other memorabilia. It's an off time and the man behind the counter quickly tosses my pepperoni slice into the oven. Moments later it's piping hot and ready. Sitting there watching the traffic wheel past thoroughly reminds me of my own hometown pizza joint. I would sit at the same Formica booths, eating a slice or three after soccer practice. And the pizza itself is just as good as my hometown memory, with a great interplay between the cheese and the sauce blending nicely with the crust and toppings. I wipe some extra sauce away from the corner of my mouth, return my tray, and wander over towards Gino's Express.
Gino's Express is situated further up Dry Harbor Road, intersecting with 63rd Avenue. Inside, they don't kid around when it comes to the word Express. It's the smallest of the places I visited, only four tables barely large enough to fit inside the building. I order my pepperoni slice and sit next to a construction worker on his lunch break. The first thing I notice about this slice is the sheer amount of cheese on it. It liberally coats the slice, topped with flavorful pepperoni that all the other places to this point. The crust is doughy and soft, with the mildness of the pepperoni complimenting it nicely. It's a place I wouldn't mind ordering from in the future or stopping over for a quick slice after a visit to the park.
I walk alongside the park, watching people play tennis and baseball as I head to my final spot, Bella Nova's. It's close to the Metropolitan Avenue M train stop, no more than a five-minute walk. A number of specialty pizzas are near the window and one in particular catches my eye—a Caesar salad pizza, topped with lettuce and croutons. It's tempting to take a break from the same pepperoni slice, but I decide to adhere to my own rules. It came to me a few minutes later and I dug my teeth into the final piece of pizza. The slice is floppy, making folding the pizza more necessary than any of the other places I visited. The rich sauce plays nicely with the cheese, creating a great combination of flavor when paired with the cheese and pepperoni. When getting to the end of the crust I find it soft and enjoyable and enjoy finishing the slice before heading back to the subway.
As I ride the train, I think back to all of the slices I had and which ones stuck out the most, and which ones were my favorites. They all had their own charm, and each had their own merits. Even now as I finish this article, I'm having a hard time picking one which I liked the most. So instead it's up to you, the reader, to try out all of these amazing places near you and decide which one you like the most. There are still two pizzerias I need to try on Eliot Avenue, so the Middle Village Pizza Challenge will continue in a future issue.


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