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Following the huge success of AHT2012 The IET is delighted to once again announce its 8th international conference - Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Low Resource Settings - AHT2014, promoting access to healthcare through technology.Our successful AHT2012 was attended by 120 people and was watched live by over 25 countries.
This two day must attend conference brings together healthcare technologists, clinicians, researchers and public bodies from around the world to explore effective engineering solutions to meet the healthcare problems in low resource settings.
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The AHT 2014 Scientific and Organising Committee welcomes contributions from, but not limited to, topics in the following areas:
Innovative technologies for clinical and laboratory equipment
WHO tools and resources
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Links between industrialised and developing world hospitals and healthcare centres
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Transfer and management of appropriate healthcare technologies
Safety and standards issues
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According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research "Global Market Study on Automotive Cockpit Electronics: Infotainment and Navigation Segment to Witness Highest Growth by 2020", the global automotive cockpit electronics market was worth USD 31.1 billion in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% during 2014 to 2020, to reach an estimated value of USD 61.5 billion in 2020.
Growing per capita income and an economically active global population have led to the increase in demand for personal conveyance. The global cockpit electronics market is growing mainly due to the spurt in new car sales and the increasing affordability of consumers to install advanced technologies in their vehicles. Technological advancements have been giving rise to competition in the market due to which most leading companies are investing heavily in research and development activities. The changing demand for vehicle electronics from analog to digital has boosted the automotive infotainment market significantly.
The per capita car ownership has been continuously rising due to the worldwide increase in the middle-class population. According to the International Transport Forum of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the number of cars plying worldwide would reach 2.5 billion by 2050. There has been a significant rise in passenger car ownership in the Arab countries and Eastern Europe. Germany is the logistics hub of Europe and one of the countries with the largest number of commercial vehicles. According to a U.S.-based advisory firm, the global passenger car sales are expected to rise from 81 million in 2012 to 116 million by 2020. Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC countries) are expected to be the major growth drivers of the automotive industry. Improving economy, advancements in road infrastructure, and the rising inclination of individuals towards personal conveyance are the key factors augmenting the growth of an automotive industry. Growing concerns of the consumers regarding the safety has increased the demand for automated passenger cars that gives the drivers higher control over their vehicles. Infotainment has seen a significant rise in the recent years since the consumers are seen to be inclined towards a more informed driving experience.
Eurozone crisis remains a key concern for the automotive cockpit electronics market and has affected the OEM sales in the region. However, the market is expected to gain momentum in this area towards the end of the forecasted period as a result of expected improvements in the economy. With the tightening of regulations for the passenger car manufacturers (for instance, the TPMS becoming mandatory for new vehicles in Europe), plenty of opportunity awaits the automotive cockpit electronic companies in the near term.
Browse the full Global Market Study on Automotive Cockpit Electronics: Infotainment and Navigation Segment to Witness Highest Growth by 2020 report at https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/market-research/automotive-cockpit-electronics-market.asp
The advancements in technology have been compelling the companies to develop new products in a bid to be competitive. Companies have been investing heavily in research and development activities to develop new technology products. The major players in the automotive cockpit electronics industry include Continental, Denso, Visteon, Harman, Alpine, Panasonic, Delphi, Bosch, and Pioneer.
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Market Size and Forecast by Product Segment
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- Information and Controls
- Infotainment and Navigation
- Rear-seat Entertainment
- Navigation
- Audio and Connectivity
- Audio Systems
- Wireless Systems
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- Market Size and Forecast by product segments (by value)
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ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS TRANSCRIPT: This telepathic channeling has been taken from transcriptions of the weekly study and meditation meetings of the Rock Creek Research & Development Laboratories and L/L Research. It is offered in the hope that it may be useful to you. As the Confederation entities always make a point of saying, please use your discrimination and judgment in assessing this material. If something rings true to you, fine. If something does not resonate, please leave it behind, for neither we nor those of the Confederation would wish to be a stumbling block for any.
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Sunday Meditation
October 29, 1995
Group question: Our question today deals with the foundation self that we attempt to know, to build a path to, to solidify with faith throughout our lives. It seems that catalyst either peels away layers of our being so that we get closer to this foundation self or an adding unto the various experiences and personalities that we have so that we approximate this ideal or core self, whether it is faith or soul essence that comes with us from incarnation to incarnation. We would like information about how we work to know this core of self, how we balance various aspects of this self that seem at odds with each other, how we get to know mysterious parts of this self that make themselves known from time to time, how we find messages from that core self in our dreams that come in archetypical images.
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Greetings in the love and in the light of the one infinite Creator. We are those of the principle known to you as Q'uo, and may we say what a privilege and blessing it is for us to share in your meditation and in your seeking for your own truth.
We are within your planetary sphere specifically to aid those who would wish to ask us for our thoughts and we only ask that you evaluate our opinions using your own discrimination, for each seeker has an unique path to the one infinite Creator and therefore each has an unique point of view which creates personal truths that you hear and resonate to. Keep those that resonate within your own being and leave the rest behind. This favor allows us to share our humble and often incorrect opinions with you without infringing upon your free will and we appreciate your understanding this, for we do not come to teach, but rather to share. We are those upon that same path of seeking as you but a few steps further on. We know not the mystery. We yearn for it as do you.
As we gaze at the subject of the core being and how within incarnation to find access to it to know the self we ponder which tack to take in discussing this seminal and interesting question, for in one sense the core being of all that exists is the one great original Thought, that unit vibration, shall we say, known as Love. Indeed, this love is your essential self. Due to the Creator's adopting free will, the original Thought created that which you know as light and those photons, as you call them, which are the particles, shall we say, of light have built all that you are aware of and all that exists in manifestation, either in the inner or time/space planes of existence, or the outer or space/time planes of existence.
To be transparent is the most apt skill that can be created within your practice in terms of becoming aware of the ultimate essence of who you are. This transparency is, shall we say, not a state of being which is primary on the agenda of lessons learned within your density. However, those who seek the one infinite Mystery often yearn to be transparent to the surrounding illusion and wish mightily to experience that lightness in transparency of being which is associated with being pure spirit. The most calm and the most busy of times alike offer moments or windows of opportunity wherein suddenly the illusion crystallizes and shimmers, and the transparency of being can be felt. When these moments occur, find time to give praise and thanks for these experiences of a truth that lies within you.
We, however, would not choose this level of core beingness to discuss primarily with you at this working because it is our opinion that each density has its purpose. Now, we would preface this line of thinking by pointing out that the seeming progression of densities is an artifact of time and space and is not the deepest truth of the cosmos and its makeup. In a deeper reality, or shall we say, a more shallow illusion, all time and space is one and as an entity, therefore each seeker is working simultaneously upon all densities and sub-densities. However, within incarnation there is time, there is space and there is progression. Therefore, we use the concept of densities to indicate which lessons are learned first, which lessons are the foundation for further lessons.
In first density the lesson is simply consciousness. In second density the lesson involves the turning to the light, the beginning of choices. In third density, which you now enjoy, the lesson is in learning how to love and how to accept love. These lessons are two sides of the one coin of love. You have entered into this incarnative experience because you felt that there was room for improvement in your understanding of love. Now, there are other reasons which cause you to wish to come at this time having to do with service to this planet and its peoples in this time of transformation on a planetary scale. But each also has lessons to learn, and so we would focus upon the core beingness of the self as it can in a stable manner be experienced helpfully within incarnation.
You have heard us speak of meditation, not once—except for the one known as J—but again and again. We use this term meditation because it is what this instrument is used to calling it, but often in meditation people visualize, pray and contemplate. However, the core of being within incarnation, we feel, can perhaps most purely be sought within the concept of listening. Each is aware when someone physical speaks and the sound vibrations carry to the physical ear. Even if the language is foreign the entity knows that communication is being attempted. There is within each seeker an instinct for hearing within. However, this instinct is latent in most entities within incarnation, and it needs to be encouraged over time on a regular basis.
Your holy work known as the Bible talks of the "still, small voice." We would characterize this voice as that of what this instrument would call Christ consciousness, or the spirit within. Within each entity there lies a country that is a holy high place. You spoke earlier of geography of the self and we would say that this high place exists within a dark continent of the subconscious mind. Into this place comes the seeker who opens the inner ear and in this place dwells the Creator in fullness and in mystery, and the silent speech of this mystery is food and drink to the eternal self within. Each condemns the self for not meditating well and yet we say to you that the attempt is all. Each experiences usually the subjective feeling that a meditation could have been purer or less cluttered with the errant thoughts of a foolish and shallow personality that seem to drift and rush through the calm and silent chamber within with undue rudeness and haste. Yet we ask you to be very patient and compassionate when looking at the performance of meditation or silent listening.
You see, within incarnation, within the progression of youth to age and day-to-day, each has learned to value performance and production. Each has the internal checklist of things to do and there is an uncanny delight in crossing off those never-ending things to do, and yet your beingness depends not one whit upon your crossing off the items on your list. Rather, your value depends upon your vibration. If you are in love with life, if you embrace the present moment, then your core vibration is expressing at its best, shall we say, at its most harmonious, at its clearest and most lucid. And this is what people receive from you louder and more impressively often than what you are doing at the time. This nexus of vibratory patterns is that which you came to share with this planet so beloved to each of you. This is the gift you have to give to your fellow beings at this time—yourself.
Are you thinking that you are not good enough? Let us square away and tackle that thought, for the self-judgment, while useful in Earthly pursuits, is peculiarly disadvantageous to one who seeks to give the self in love. There is a sense of proportion that comes to one who has touched that core being which is tabernacling with the one infinite Creator. Beyond words, beyond actions, this essence is your gift and it is worthy. How beaten down each entity is when he attempts to judge the self against the yardsticks so eagerly accepted.
Now, we are not suggesting that good behavior is not appropriate. Indeed, each action and each thought can be examined and each can profitably learn about the self as she contemplates the actions of the day and sees ways to do things more as she would wish to have done them. This learning is legitimate and is part of why you are here. But in judging one's own value it is very easy to spend time tearing the self down, which could better be spent in holding that dear human self in the arms of the love within and comforting and being with that dear child of Earth that tries so hard and fails so often. It is appropriate for each of you to fail often, to fall down and to pick the self up.
This is why you came into such a heavy, chemical illusion. You wanted to fall down and go boom, as this instrument would say. You wanted to be a baby and to learn in the illusion, of the illusion, for the illusion because within this thick illusion the forgetting of who the true self is can take place so that each entity feels alone and each entity has the chance using nothing but free will and faith to choose to come face to face with that core self you all seek, and to within that self make the decision of how to serve the infinite Creator. Each within this room has chosen to serve along the path of service to others. And so you seek by will and faith alone to make choices that place you to the best of your judgment and ability increasingly in mental and physical states where you are dwelling within the love of the moment and are able to serve others.
Were you not dwelling behind this veil of forgetting these choices would be easily made. Within this illusion, however, the choice to give, the choice to make expressions of love, especially in the face of a perceived not-love is precious, for choices made in the darkness, in the absence of knowledge, go very deep. You are working upon that core vibration more efficiently, shall we say, within this illusion than you ever will in all of the illusions that follow, for once you have graduated from this third density the veil of forgetting shall be lifted and you will know that you are one with the infinite One but that all others are one with that infinite One and with you, and there will be the strength of the group who together seek that shall aid greatly in the basic awareness of a more solid illusion, shall we say, one more filled with light.
Never again shall you build the foundation of all that is to come. This is a short and intense experience during which you have marvelous opportunities to transform the self. These chances shall come in a cyclical fashion. Just as you have learned one lesson and are feeling secure, as the one known as B was speaking earlier, the next lesson shall come forward and all shall be out of kilter again, and in the initiation into that next level of the lesson of the incarnation much will seem disjointed and difficult. And then the lesson begins to be learned. The experience smoothes out, perhaps, for a time and then another time of learning begins.
Each portion of this cycle is equally useful and we encourage each to appreciate the easy times and the difficult ones, for in each state of mind there are many, many lessons that can be worked upon. It, for instance, is easier to work on thanksgiving when all seems to be rosy. However, there is equal work in thanksgiving when things seem difficult. This is a chance you worked hard for, this chance to dwell in dimness of perception and challenge the self to find the light. When you are listening, know that you are at your most precious time, that listening within is as the key that unlocks the door to that holy ground which is, in truth, in all places, in all times, and in all things.
We would at this time transfer this contact to the one known as Jim. We would thank this instrument and leave it in love and in light. We are known to you as those of Q'uo.
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Dearest new mama,
You are incredible! Bringing a little one into the world is no easy task, as I am sure you are well aware. When I look back on when my guys were little wee ones I remember the joy as well as the fear I felt. Wanting to make sure I did things right by them. Worrying that I would mess up. All moms feel that at one point or another.
And while it is important that we do our best, doing our best as a new mom does NOT mean being perfect. You are human. You are allowed to make mistakes. You will make mistakes. Accept it now and know that making mistakes is part of being a parent. It is part of being human. It is part of life!
What is important is what we learn from it. But even more so what our babies who become children who become responsible adults learn from it. THat's right, we learn from our mistakes and so do our babies. They learn that the it is not the end of the world when they mess-up. They learn that they can recover, they will be alright, they can make it right. Yes, all that from your mistake and how you handle it afterward.
So you see your task as a new mother, is not to be perfect, but to be human. Handling any mishaps with the caring heart that you have. It is your intention that matters after all.
There may be times that you feel fed-up, overwhelmed or just plain tired. Your judgement may be compromised and you end up doing things differently than you thought you would. It is tempting at these times to spiral into self-doubt or self judgement. But that won't help your situation. One of the best things you can do is give your self permission to make mistakes. It does not make you a failure. You are a new mom, you are learning on the job, there is no manual.
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If you have seen our Metaphor Monday Series the you know our family loves being outdoors into nature. This past weekend for Family Day Long weekend (it's a fairly new Canadian holiday) we drove north of the city to find some snow. It's been a mild winter, with barely any snow, a fair amount of rain and the classic grey skies of winter.
We camped in a yurt, smaller than our kitchen (ok our kitchen is fairly large but still) A yurt is a small temporary vinyl hut (see picture below).
There is nothing like being in one small room with your whole family to make one eager to get out in the
frigid cold. So that's what we did of course. We had our cross country skis, snowshoes and winter apparel and were set to get out into nature.
After x-country skiing in the first half of the day, we had our lunch, lounged around and then went for a hike.
Everyone My husband and I were eager to get outside once again out of the small confines of our yurt. There was some debate amongst the smaller folk about whether or not snow shoes should be worn which we handled quickly skillfully with the "we know best" parent card.
Needless to say our eldest was not so pleased, but once we were out on the trail he quickly forgot. Of course I debated in my head whether to just let him learn on his own that going on an unknown trail full of lots of snow was likely done best with snow shoes and not just winter boots. But I quickly dropped that idea when I imagined just how treacherous it might get not to mention the complaining voices of my children as they were unable to get up the snow-covered hilly paths ahead of us. Perhaps it was selfish, as I did not want my nature hike spoiled by unhappy children. Some might say it was good planning.
Once on the path we were all pretty happy. The fresh air, the beautiful snow-covered scenery and the promises of discovering more beauty on the trail kept us going.
We traveled all the way down to the frozen lake to see what we could see. People ice fishing in the distance and snowmobiling up close. We had our own little show as we sat on a bench ate snack and stared out onto the frozen lake.
Anyway, after snack we headed back, continuing to follow the hiking sign where we had left off to detour to the lake. There were some steep slopes to climb and I'm pretty sure both kids were glad they had their snowshoes on for grip. At some point my youngest and I were far behind my eldest and my husband. I could see that even with the snack break his energy was waning. The sun was going down and coloring the sky with it' s beautiful glow. I took my son's slow pace as an opportunity to take some pictures and bask in the beauty while pointing it out to him.
His interest in the beautiful scenery began to dwindle the more we hiked trying to catch up with the other half of our family. His tolerance for hiking was diminished. It reminded me of one of the ice fishers who had passed us on the way down to the lake who had pushed by us with a scowl on his face. His partner had happily answered my inquiries in passing about how they had faired, letting me know that they had not caught anything. I felt I had to be like the partner who was able to let go and appreciate the present.
After a while my husband told me we had to turn around because he thought we were going the wrong way. A few minutes later my son noticed we had been that way already and I told him he was right that we had headed in the wrong direction. He pouted disappointedly. Really I couldn't blame him. He'd been out all day and now our hike had been mistakenly extended.
As his paced slowed more I felt my patience tested. I knew that if I became annoyed he'd only drag his feet more having his pride hurt. I knew that if I lost patience, not only would it not get us there faster, but also would likely slow us down more. And to top it off we'd both be miserable. I tried to be transparent, letting him know my thoughts on the matter while making him aware of his choices: he can choose to focus on the beautiful sunset and the snow-covered scenery surrounding us or he can choose to complain that we still are not back at the yurt yet.
He continued to move slowly, stopping to pick up snow and throw it to curiously at a tree. I decided that this was his way of coping: distraction. Every now and again he'd try to get me with some snow. He was adapting to the situation. It's not that he didn't still announce that he was tired and ask when we're we going to be back and why did his dad go the wrong way. But he was coping, he was still walking, he was still playful.
When we got back I felt refreshed. I had managed to stay present. My son managed to cope with the longer than intended hike. And we were back.
What helps you stay present in trying situations with your children?


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Before she boarded a plane from London to South Africa in December 2013, Justine Sacco, the director of corporate communications for media company IAC, tweeted a series of snarky observations to her 170 followers. The last read, "Going to Africa. Hope I don't get AIDS. Just kidding. I'm white!"
During the flight, while Sacco was offline, her tweet went viral and she was deluged with Twitter replies that ranged from disgust to anger. Before long, the hashtag #HasJustineLandedYet started trending worldwide, and there were increasing demands that Sacco be fired. Eventually, she was.
Sacco's not the only one to experience the wrath -- and consequences -- of a Twitter pile-on. Earlier that year, developer and tech evangelist Adria Richards complained on Twitter about two male developers who swapped what she felt were offensive jokes at a developer conference. Two days later, the man responsible for the joke was fired. He posted his account of what happened under a pseudonym in the online forum Hacker News, which led to a barrage of threatening tweets against Richards and a denial of service attack on SendGrid, Richards' employer. Eventually, SendGrid let her go.
Then there was the case of Gene Morphis, CFO of clothing retailer Francesca's, who in 2012 tweeted "Board meeting. Good numbers=Happy Board," sending Francesca's stock soaring 15%, exposing the company to possible SEC scrutiny -- and costing Morphis his job.
Or the employee of New Media Strategies, the agency that ran Chrysler's Twitter account, who in 2011 posted under Chrysler's handle: "I find it ironic that Detroit is known as the #motorcity and yet no one here knows how to [expletive] drive." Chrysler's tweet was quickly deleted, but news of it still went viral. The agency fired the perpetrator -- and Chrysler fired the agency.
Social media mishaps can have dire consequences for both the employees involved and the company, as IAC, SendGrid, Francesca's and Chrysler learned. And as social media usage continues to permeate the workplace and blur work-life lines, some companies are finding themselves thrust into a scrutinizing spotlight.
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Picture this: naked women of all shapes and sizes unabashedly bathing, gossiping and lounging with each other. I was about 6 years old when I first went to a hammam. These are public bathhouses in Morocco, in which I briefly lived with my family. In Marrakech, bathing at a hammam is a social ritual to which we do not have an exact comparison in America. It most resembles a spa, but not as luxurious as its western counterparts nor as private. Women in Morocco frequent the hammam about once a week and are not as modest as American women at spas. It might be difficult to comprehend a room full of naked women massaging each other's breasts as innocent and devoid of sexuality, but this is atypical scene at a Moroccan spa.
The hammam's main room is tiled and steamy. You can hire a professional bather, but many women scrub, massage and cleanse each other. Amber colored goo is applied generously to the body, followed by a rigorous exfoliation with loofah mitts. Everyone has her own bucket of hot or cold water to douse herself with. Most women and girls are naked, except for some panties. It is quite an intimate activity to share devoid of awkwardness. The women are more accepting of and open about their bodies than many American women. Imagine if you can, a group of naked women not obsessed with cellulite, saddle bags or stretch marks.
The hammams were my first experience at pampering and it left a lasting impression. As a little girl, I mostly remembered the amber goo and how soft my skin felt afterwards. I would often think about the clean feeling I had immediately following a visit to the Moroccan bath. I was dirty most of the time in Morocco from the dust, wind and communal living. Even through the mind of a child, I knew a visit to the Moroccan spa felt more than just about getting clean; it felt like a fresh start.
As an adult, I decided to further my education in the arduous (wink) and highly competitive field of becoming a spa aficionado. I have delved enthusiastically into this area of study, dedicating many hours of research to visiting day spas, traveling to destination spas and reading many complex treatment menus. I have submitted myself to be the subject of dozens of grueling experimental spa treatments. I have been wrapped in chocolate in Mexico, had a gin martini facial in Paris, a rose-petal massage in Thailand and Lomi Lomi in Hawaii. With just a few credits shy of getting my degree, I have my thesis: Pampering is about feeling taken care of.
The stresses of life can be exhausting and we are all guilty at time of biting off more than we can chew, doing too much and subsequently running on empty. In this drained state, we have little to give and often take for granted the blessings in our lives. The act of being pampered is rejuvenating. It is like refueling. Going to the spa is taking care of yourself and allowing someone to pamper you. Spas are sacred temples to renew a sore body, weary soul, a broken heart and a tired mind.
Pampering does not need to be luxurious or expensive to be effective. A natural mineral spring bath can be just as effective as a pricey treatment in Beverly Hills. Even a short pampering session like a pedicure can go a long way to remove the grime of life that prevents you from seeing the beauty that surrounds you. Take delight in discovering new pampering activities and remember, as a goddess, we must always be working on a Phd in pampering!
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Coconut Fiber was used as an ingredient in caulking for sealing hulls of wooden ships. It first had to be softened for use. This was done by the use of Rhetting Pits. These pits were built by the shoreline, where daily tides could wash over the fibers. The fibers were either buried under the gravel on the beach, to keep the fibers from being washed away, or put into pits that included drains to allow the dirty water to be let out before the next high tide. The rising tide would flood the pit from the top, filtering through the gravel. The fibers would soak while the tide receded, and after low tide was over and the next high tide was on its way in, the gate or stone that blocked the drain was removed, so that the dirty water could be drained from the pit. This process took many weeks, and at the end of the rhetting, the fibers were washed in fresh water in a nearby pond, lake, or swamp.
Coir rhetting is a documented process in the East Indies, where it was very common to use coconut fiber for marine purposes. This is because it's durable and does not rot as fast as using moss or hemp as a binding agent in caulking, or hemp for ropes. As coconut fiber was a common packing material to stabilize cargos in ships back in the days of sail, it is not impossible that this dunnage was repurposed for marine use here on our coast, using the same techniques as they would have observed during trading voyages.
We leave you to ponder this, and we'll follow up with more detail in an upcoming article about Smith's Cove.
Until then, Goodnight from The Blockhouse!
Jonathan Feinstein
2/3/2016 03:18:35 am
Excellent Blog, by the way, I always enjoy my visits here.
Doug Crowell
2/3/2016 08:32:49 pm
Interesting Jonathan. So the process is still used today, only modernized.
2/3/2016 06:12:49 am
Well done!
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James Morton
1/25/2019 05:06:52 pm
LOVED the article! I have wondered for several years now if any of the other islands in Mahone Bay have been explored for coconut fiber. I'm curious if, over the centuries, coconut fiber washed ashore onto Oak as well as the other islands.
10/26/2019 10:45:24 pm
As they have found a slip way for ships I would suggest you are on the right track.
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Man vs. Wild host Bear Grylls has made his way across scorching deserts and freezing tundra, sampling bizarre cuisine along the way. Tonight, he heads to the Caucasus Mountains in the Georgian republic to spend the night with wolves and dine on a rotten vulture egg. Grylls shares essential survival tips.
1. Be ready to eat. "There's a long list [of gross food], but raw goat's testicles are bad. They're solid, but you put them in your mouth and they melt. It's just bad."
2. It's a shame to waste good pee. "In the heat of the desert, having a T-shirt soaked in pee is going to dramatically cool you down. If you're well-hydrated and you've got some other fluids as well, drinking your pee actually can help you, too."
3. Remember it's temporary. "When you're cold, tired, hungry and thirsty, if you keep smiling during those times, you're going to get through it."
4. Spirit is essential. "[What] matters more than all the survival skills, knowledge and books: The key is to never, ever quit."


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Is Biden a Creep or a Threat?
Is Biden a Creep or a Threat?
By Carl Golden
To those cheering for the downfall of Joe Biden or who've already predicted the end of his political career, take a deep breath and consider objectively whether the former vice president is the best hope for defeating President Trump next year.
Presumably the desired goal of the anti-Biden crowd is turning Trump out of the White House, retaining the House majority and winning a majority in the Senate.
Like Biden or not, for the moment, he embodies the best chance of pulling it off.
The half dozen women who've accused Biden of behaving inappropriately - unwanted touching, rubbingarms or shoulders, cheek kissing - caught Biden off guard and sent him into damage control mode, portraying himself as an affectionate, sympathetic and caring individual whose hugs are personal expressions of those traits and nothing more.
If his actions were misunderstood or if the women involved felt uncomfortable or threatened, he said, he realized in hindsight that his behavior could be construed in that way and he would be more considerate and understanding in the future.
Several women who worked with him or are family friends rose to his defense, relating personal stories of gracious, courteous and respectful treatment by a man unafraid and unembarrassed to display his emotions in public.
Biden's history is well-documented, captured in thousands of photographs and videos, often in full view oflarge audiences.A Harvey Weinstein type predator prowling political gatherings in search of unsuspecting and vulnerable women?Hardly.Witnesses abounded, including millions watching television or reading newspapers.
Not surprisingly, the uproar that ensued following the first revelation of an unwelcome advance produced speculation over whetherBiden's competition was behind the effort to rough him up with sexual misbehavior allegations and rely on the ensuing media attention to drive him out of the race.
On cue, the same media that for years depicted Biden as warm, caring and compassionate quickly talked about "creepy Joe," or "touchy feely Joe," or "dirty Uncle Joe," while the usual cast of cable television charactersspeculated whether he'd seek the nomination in light of the accusations.
Interest focused on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders - Biden's closest competitor and the one with the most to gain should Biden self-destruct - as a source for the stories of his interactions with women.
The Sanders-is-behind-it theory was given added weight with the revelation that the first to raise Biden's behavior was Lucy Flores, the 2014 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Nevada, who told of Biden placing his hands on her shoulders and kissing the back of her head. She joined the Sanders campaign in 2016 and served on the board of an advocacy group supporting him, raising questions about her motives.
If Biden was dusted for prints, Sanders' fingers would be a ten-point match, according to some observers.
Polling has consistently shown the former vice president leading Sanders by single digits withCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris and former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke trailing. The remainder of the field is struggling to stay in the conversation.
Biden has remained resolute that it is his nature and personality to express himself in terms more intimate than a handshake, but that he never intended to offend anyone or behave in a sexually subtle or aggressive fashion. At the same time, he acknowledged he should have been more aware that not everyone shares his propensity for personal contact and that he will be more sensitive going forward.
Biden came to political maturity during a time when his actions were the norm, but he has failed to recognize and fully grasp the sea change by which behavior such as his is viewed in this era of heightened sensitivity. Being oblivious to making others feel uncomfortable is no excuse, however.
Regardless, it's undeniable at this early stage that he enjoys considerable party support. He would be a formidable candidate, a serious challenger to Trump - perhaps even a victorious one - and writing him off at this stage would be a grievous error.
If he's been mortally wounded, let the primary voters and caucus goers make that decision, rather than commentators, consultants and academics.
If Biden is to pay a price for his conduct, so be it.
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A Belfast barber about to have a hair transplant is urging men in Northern Ireland feeling down about going bald to seek professional help.
Ahead of Jason Shankey's second hair transplant, the self-styled male grooming expert behind five successful businesses is speaking about his experience of male-pattern baldness in an effort to help others.
Jason (45) told the Belfast Telegraph men should not be embarrassed to talk about hair loss and should seek assistance from reliable sources regarding the options available.
"I am a reasonably good role model to talk on this as my business is about making men feel good about themselves," he said.
According to the NHS website, hair loss (alopecia) can be difficult for people to come to terms with, can affect self-confidence and sometimes lead to depression.
Male-pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss, affecting around half of all men by the age of 50, and while many people are not concerned about it, for others it can seriously impact how they feel.
Jason started to lose his hair aged 34 and used a variety of products to try to "hold that at bay" but eventually opted for a transplant. "Products worked for a few short years and then it started to come out again," he said.
"It was devastating. I lost all confidence in myself
"I started to look like a different person, like an old man, and I felt really bad about myself."
Jason contacted Ziering Medical and began to take medication aimed at slowing hair loss.
Then in 2012 he opted for a hair transplant and was thrilled with the results.
"I flew to Los Angeles and Craig Ziering, who did Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner's hair transplant, did mine.
"He does all the Hollywood celebs, he is the man to go to.
"He took about 3,400 hairs from the back of my head and put them at the front, but now it's starting to thin around the crown and I don't want a bald spot around the crown, so they are going to fill it in."
Jason said he shared his experience at the time on his own blog site and got a great response from readers.
He will travel to Birmingham for the second procedure in two weeks' time and is looking forward to having a full head of hair once again.
Instead of the surgeon taking a full strip of hair from the back of Jason's scalp, around 1,700 individual follicles from the back and sides of his head will be inserted into the thinning crown area.
"Go and speak to someone about it," Jason urged.
"There are things out there to do like liquids to rub into the scalp, tablets that can bring some back and reduce hair loss, and ultimately there is a hair transplant.
"There is plenty of options. Definitely speak to a professional."
Coleraine actor James Nesbitt is among those in the public eye to speak about having a hair transplant.
Last month the 51-year-old Hobbit and Cold Feet star sparked conversation when he hosted the Ballon d'Or football ceremony with a fuller head of hair than when he had when photographed at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Belfast just before Christmas.
For more about Jason's hair transplant experience visit https://www.jasonshankey.com/blog/
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Each year I try and think of a cute way to send out my kid's VaLenTiNe TrEaTs at school. This year I found two cute ideas on Pinterest and then added my own touch! Our school has a no candy policy so we used individual packs of Teddy Grahams and Goldfish.
Click here to download the cards to attach to your treats!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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40+ Ways to Innovative Teaching Using Glogster EDU in the Classroom
Glogster EDU is a fantastic tool whose versatility is limited only by one's imagination. It is one of the most underutilized Web 2.0 tools out there! This blog is dedicated to sharing and celebrating innovations in the classroom using this remarkable tool.
1. Ice Breakers or Getting to Know You
Starting off the school year in the same old ways? Try using Glogster EDU as an innovative tool to get kids to express themselves about who they are and what they hope to accomplish over the year! Create a "Meet Your Teacher" glog with all the makings of a fantastic glog (audio, video, links, graphics, images, documents) and not only let your new students get to know you and your teaching philosophies, but train them on HOW to create a glog of their own! Send it out before school starts to your parents' emails or post on your website for instant Day 1 assignment fun!
At the start of this school year, I asked my parents and 2nd grade students to take photos of things they loved that filled them with joy and made them feel special. They specifically had to try to spell their names with those things, looking for the letters in patterns, shapes, or designs. They each took digital photos, uploaded them to a glog, wrote little blurbs about why each item was special to them, and added songs, videos of themselves, and even links to their favorite sites! We shared these throughout the first week and it truly set the tone for our school year. The documents, videos, and links provided in my "training" glog eased the stress of learning a new tool for both parents and students alike. This lesson brought a sense of togetherness between my families and myself and has sustained a sound, respectful, and open relationship throughout the whole year.
2. Student of the Week
Every week our campus celebrates one student from each classroom who demonstrates exemplary conduct and leadership. In my class, we celebrate by giving a Glogspot to that student! Using Big Huge Lab's motivator tool , I create an inspriational poster of the student's picture with an educational quote. Then, all of the classmates have a chance to enter text into the Glog telling the student how he/she matters to them and why they are so deserving of the honor of "Alpha Wolf" (our student of the week title). This is a special digital memento that students can add to their websites or print to frame. It means the world to them and is one of the most popular uses of Glogster EDU in my classroom each year.
3. Classroom Newletter
Tired of boring paper newsletter? Do you want to create excitement at home with parents and students about all the wonderful learning opportunities happening in your classroom? Do you WANT your newsletter to actually be read!? Look no further than Glogster EDU! This is a fun, interactive way to get newsletter information to your parents! Post images, videos, audio, parent support links, homework assignments and more! It is fun and much more visually appealing to click away and interact with a newsletter than to receive a paper or link to a digital paper than only needs to be read. The feedback on this use has been very positive! My parents and students look forward to the newsletters because they showcase images from our classroom, links to learning, student made work, videos, and more! This is definitely a refreshing change of pass from the mundane newsletters of pre-technology days.
4. Parent Support
Want to help your parents feel connected to the classroom and supported at home with informative training videos or documents that teach them how YOU are teaching their children so that there is consistency between home and school? Create glogs that link, info, share, show, and facilitate parent support at home! I have sent glogs to my parents on everything from fact fluency expectations, to the scientific method, to solving word problems, to tips on reading with your child and how to ask good comprehension questions.
5. Principal's Corner
Glogster EDU is a great way for administrators to connect in innovative ways with their staff, community, and parents. Create a Principal's Corner glog sharing ideas, links, information, photos and more!
6. Classroom Frequently Accessed Sites
Set up a glog that houses all of the frequently used and accessed site for your classroom. Embed the glog into your webpage or wiki and viola! You have a one-stop place for your students to access every site needed on a daily basis. No more saving shortcuts to desktops or sentence strips with links.
7. Flipped Classroom
When students are absent, or YOU are absent, or when you need to spend more time helping your students work the work rather than learn the material in the initial lesson, flipping the classroom is all the rage! With Glogster EDU is it as easy as 1-2-3 or click, embed, click. Glogs allow for videos, links, audio, podcasts, information, interaction, and photos. You can embed an entire week's worth of lessons into one glog and have kids work at their own pace or on a schedule.
8. Classroom Blogging
Engage your students in writing in a way that will give them purposeful and meaningful opportunities to write daily. Have students set up a blog/glog! Each student can create or use a pre-made template in which they can blog daily or weekly about their learning. These can be submitted to you as a way of self-reflection and communication between reluctant students and you!
9. Cooperative Learning Tool
One of the best ways to help a child learn information on a deeper more meaningful level is to have them teach it to someone else. Glogster is a great way for them to put together a lesson in one space that can be embedded into other sites for future use and reference. Have students flipcam a video or do a paperslide, create images or take photos as visual aides, even record their lesson via Audacity or some other sound recording software, even provide problems and handouts. They can also connect another glog template to the host glog and have students edit it as a response! This idea is helpful when students are shy or nervous about teaching live in front of a class, but want to share their learning and ideas in a different way.
10. Graphic Organizers
Create templates as graphic organizers and assign them to your students for them to fill out and submit back to you on a variety of topics from literary responses to scientific comparisons!
11. Assessments
Give your students a digital version of a one-pager assessment! The One-Pager is a creative writing strategy that can be used post-lesson as a way for students to organize information or review the content. Traditionally, students are given a plain piece of 8 ½" by 11" paper and asked to fill it up with elements from the reading such as quotations, definitions, charts, graphs, or anything else they feel is important information. Students are able to use colorful markers, pens, or crayons, and they can be as creative as possible in their organization of information. With Glogster EDU, students can create vibrant and interactive one-pagers and are more inclined to out-perform on these assessments as they motivate them to create and share more information than they might typically share with traditional assessments.
12. Problem Solving Quests
Using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) type questions, have students utilize Glogster as a way to poster links, photos, videos, and explanations to solving these problems. Use Glogster to set them up for success by linking them to Web 2.0 facilitated clues and instructions that guide them to information that they can peruse, synthesize, and share.
13. Research
This is a two-fold benefit! As the teacher, you can create a glog filled with research information and links for your students to easily find and use. But a more productive application could be to assign research topics to students and have them create their own resource glogs! Imagine the powerful learning experience your kids could have if they are responsible for finding, determining the validity and accuracy of information, and sharing what they discovered learning evidence for the planning and research stage of these types of projects.
14. Biographies
Have your students research individual people of history, authors, or other significant figures and then collaboratively create a glog or series of glogs that showcase the biographical information they learned.
15. TImelines
Have students create personal timelines, timelines or historical events, or science data over time using Glogster. These timelines can be so interactive with photos, videos, interviews, soundbytes, and digital articfacts. SO much more than a read-only paper timeline.
16. Math Explanations
Create a template for math word problem justification responses and have students create a glog that uses photos, videos, audio, and writing as means to explain their thinking and how they solved the problem.
17. Writing Practice or Assignments:
Tired of workbooks and worksheets for editing and revising practice? Create a template for them to digitally fill in or complete. They can easily submit them to you for grading and saves on paper!
18. Infographics
All the rage in education and business, infographics are a beautiful way to display graphs, data, processes, and synthesized information! Teach this skill to your students and set them up for success both in education and future business endeavors!
19. Scientific Experiment Results
Give your students the chance to really show off their understanding and scientific results by creating a glog that expresses their project! It is a digital science fair project media! Just think of the pride they will have as their peers interact with the photos, videos, audio, and links that enhance their projects results and solidify understanding.
20. Spelling Patterns and Practice
Spelling tests or practice are no longer just paper and pencil activities. Have students respond to an audio clip of you dictating or pronouncing the spelling words and have them type in the word! It's as easy as that!
21. Social Studies Reports
Anytime students can respond to social studies learning through presentation and response the level of understanding is deeper and more meaningful.
22. Comprehensive Body of Classwork
Connect a class set of glogs to a "host" glog that features their photos or names that link to their individual glogs. It is a fabulous way create an online digital classroom display. Parents and other classrooms can peruse all of the wonderful work your students create!
23. Homework
Send glogs to your students with links, videos, audio, and photos as well as guided questions for them to answer! It is a fun and exciting way to get kids to do their homework. No more battle at home (except maybe to do more glogs!)!
24. Scavenger Hunts
Have students go on digital learning scavenger hunts across all curriculum and content! GIve little direction other than perhaps a pointed open-ended question and send them on the adventure.
25. Community Service Projects
Get your community involved in your community service projects by creating interactive glogs that can send them to information about your cause, links to donate or volunteer, sign up for participation and so much more! It is certainly impressive and worthy of the "word-of-mouth" publicity your community service project deserves.
26. Art Gallery
Have students upload their artwork into a glog facilitated art gallery! This is a great way for them to add commentary about their projects, the techniques being used, and even the historical impact of artists who pioneered the techniques! This idea creates much more than a visually appealing gallery experience. It becomes a digital interactive experience!
27. Virtual Music Concert
Record songs and instrumental performances by your students and have them upload them into a glog that celebrates their talents through listener interaction! Background information about the composer, singer, songwriter, or genre can be added to make the experience pleasant to the mind as well as the ear.
28. Virtual FIeld Trips
Level the playing field for your students who have limited life experience and trump the budget cuts by creating a glog that sends your students on a virtual field trip! Travel around the world by embedding videos, images, and anecdotal information. Make it collaborative by asking students to each contribute an element to the glog! Do a cross-cultural collaborative glog by having a global classroom create a "You and Us" glog with your students to share cultural information!
29. Health and Fitness demonstrations and activities
PE coaches this one is for you! Want your students to be more active at home? Create an exercise demo glog or challenge to get kids off the couch and up and moving! They just click on videos of exercises or fun songs to dance to and you have instant motivation to exercise!
30. Library Book of the Month
Celebrate the BOok of the Month for grade levels or your campus by showcasing the book, author, and illustrator with interactive features and even student-created book trailors!
31. Library Monthly Recommended Reads or Book Trailors
LMSs this one is for you! Set up a recommended reading list for grade levels or your campus using GlogsterEDU and you can provide your students with instant access to information about the books, authors, illustrators, genres, and even send them to each other's book review!
32. Community Outreach
Have a concern or a project that addresses a concern in the community? Need to send information about your community outreach project? Create an interactive glog filled with information, resources, ideas, opportunities for volunteerism or donations, and even personal stories of people who have been affected through the outreach focus.
PTO, you are not left out either! Create your PTO page using Glogster! Links, videos, photos, newsletters, fundraisers, and more all at the viewers fingertips! No more shuffling through loose papers or losing important documents. Now your families can have access to all things PTO and campus-focused anytime they want!
34. Resource Glog or Virtual Anchor Charts
Are your walls filling up with anchor charts and resources for your students? Are they boring and lack-luster? Create or have your students create resource glogs or virtual anchor charts to use in class or to share with other classes in a cooperative learning situation!
35. Campus Contests
Promote your contests and link data and current standings to a fun and beautifully interactive glog! Photos, documents and more create a competitive and motivating experience sure to make the contest quite the event!
36. STAAR (State Assessment) Test Prep
Help students study and practice for your state standardized test by creating an interactive experience of study, practice, and productivity.
37. Global Connections
Create glogs to introduce yourclass to global friends or have each student create a "Getting to Know Us" glog. Exchanges can happen via file share, wikis, or any other interface capable of embedding this type of widget.
38. VIrtual Science Lab
Create a digital science lab using glog by connecting students to experiments that are inaccessible or too dangerous to perform in the live lab. Students can add responses to these experiments as a way to assess their learning and experience.
39. Paperless Campaign
Visit http://iluvearth.wikispaces.com/Earth+Day%3F++Learn+About+It%21 to see how Glogster EDU was utilized in a paperless campaign for Seimen's We Can Change the World Challenge national finalist project in 2010!
40. Literary Global Collabortation Settings
Visit www.mymth.wikispaces.com , an award winning literary global collaborative project and see how Glogster EDU was used as a competition category as well as a staple of this project's interactive features.
As gaming and gamification in the classroom hit their stride in the current of educational trends, I have designed my classroom and lessons around a living game experience. Here are a few more applications for using Glogster in this type of scenario:
41. Game: Unlockables
42. Game: Clues
43. Game: Secret Codes
44. Game: Level Tutorials
I encourage you to explore and share more uses for GlogsterEDU. If you or your district are interested in renewing or obtaining an EDU account, please use promo code 5E9515! Happy Glogging!


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State Journal
Cuban aid
Illinois Education Association President Anne Davis accompanied Gov.
George Ryan and other state leaders on a humanitarian trip to Cuba last
week. The only representative from the teaching profession on the
mission, Ms. Davis brought several thousand dollars' worth of chalk,
erasers, and other basic educational supplies to the Abraham Lincoln
Primary School in Havana.
Mr. Ryan, a Republican, is the first sitting U.S. governor to visit Cuba since Fidel Castro came to power in 1959. The governor, who delivered more than $1 million in donated medical supplies and clothing, emphasized that the trip was undertaken to help Cuban families, and did not violate the United States' economic embargo against the Communist nation. He hoped to foster a positive image of Illinois that could prove advantageous should U.S. sanctions against the Caribbean island country be lifted.
Ms. Davis said she also used the trip as a way to establish links between Cuban teachers and students and their peers in the United States. "I think there are things we can share with them about what's happening with our education system, and things they can share with us,'' she said. "It was really an outstanding trip."
Foster's feat
Gov. Mike Foster of Louisiana has been elected to a second term, in which one of his first priorities will be to call a special session of the legislature to raise teacher salaries.
The Republican governor received support from about 62 percent of voters in the Oct. 23 nonpartisan primary, thus avoiding a runoff election. His main challenger, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, a Democrat, won about 30 percent of the vote.
Improving Louisiana's schools has been a prominent theme for the governor. He has played a leadership role in helping to create an accountability system for schools, which is just now beginning to take effect.
In a speech the day after his victory, Mr. Foster promised to call a special legislative session next spring to enact a pay increase for school teachers and college professors to bring their salaries up to the average in the South. Louisiana teachers' average salary last school yearabout $32,510 was roughly $2,600 below the average for member states of the Southern Regional Education Board, according to LouAnn Bierlein, the governor's education adviser.
--Jessica L. Sandham & Erik W. Robelen
Vol. 19, Issue 10, Page 18Published in Print: November 3, 1999, as State Journal


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As mentioned above Salesforce Lightning is comprised of these three parts (as described by Salesforce):
With the introduction of Salesforce Lightning also come a heavily upgraded Salesforce Sales Cloud. The benefits of the Lightning-built Sales Cloud include the ability to sell faster thaks to tools such as the sales information aggregator Account Insights and action-automation tool Assistant; sell smarter using tools such as a new Pipeline Board, Activity Feed, and improved collaboration tools powered by Chatter; and customize the way you sell with improved dashboards and new processes such as Sales Path. Because the new Sales Cloud is built on the foundation of the Salesforce1 Platform users can build almost any app imaginable thanks to the App Builder, Lightning Components and the extensive library of third-party apps available through the Salesforce AppExchange.
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The original Tiny Tornado is designed by Brice KA8MAV and published on the web by George KC6WDK. The most important part is of course the circuit diagram:You can build this rig for any shortwave band by inserting the appropriate crystal and build the correct band filter. Component values for the band filters are listed in the diagram. For some unknown reason I always have some 3.579 MHz crystals in my junkbox, so I built the 80m version.
The most notable change (compared to the original Pixie-2) is switch SW1 with capacitor C15. By closing SW1 capacitor C15 is placed parallel to C14, resulting in a little shift of the Clapp crystal oscillator. This allows you to shift the frequency when starting transmitting.
Building was rather straight-forward. I started with a piece of copper clad, fitting on the bottom of the tin. I soldered another small sheet of copper clad on top of the bottom, to keep the battery away from the circuit.
Then I placed all components, using my favourite "Manhattan style" building method.
I left some free space for the connectors and cut away these parts of the copper clad bottom. I drilled holes in the tin and mounted the connectors. After testing the circuit I placed it in the tin as well, and fixed it using double sided tape on the bottom and some soldering on the sides.
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Careful planning is key to mitigate the risks of moving to the cloud
As more organizations migrate to the cloud, many assume the risks are similar to their internal data centers—nothing new to worry about. Others assume their cloud service providers will take on whatever risks are uniquely associated with the cloud. So it can come as a costly and time-consuming surprise when organizations not only discover new risks in the cloud, but also find they're responsible for managing and mitigating them.
To complicate matters, the cloudscape is in continuous flux as risks and compliance demands evolve. Regulations are increasing, including SOX (U.S. Congress's Sarbanes-Oxley Act), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), PCI (Payment Card Industry), and the European Union's recent GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Threat actors expose businesses to ever-evolving dangers, including data breaches (think Equifax) and cryptojacking (think Tesla).
Organizations that consider and address these risks in their cloud strategy are better equipped to make a successful migration. Creating a safe and compliant cloud infrastructure is a challenging task, but it's far easier to achieve up front than it is to retrofit and remediate later.
If your organization is thinking about migrating to the cloud, now's the time to look at the security and compliance issues unique to the environment.
Cloud vs. data center: secure your data's new home
The cloud presents security and compliance issues in which you need to be aware as you plan your migration.
With data centers, security and controls are fortress-like, with a centralized infrastructure and specific entry and exit points. You manage the perimeters to ensure that everything inside can be safe and trusted.
The cloud, on the other hand, is comprised of a group of independent services, with each group responsible for its connectivity, security and operations. For many non-infrastructure engineering teams, this will be a new responsibility and worse yet, these teams may not even realize it is their responsibility in the first place. Fast-moving teams can easily put their organization and their customer's data at risk if the correct controls, training, and monitoring are not in place.
Data security is not the only consideration; costs must be controlled differently, too. Cloud scalability means that both internal employees and external threat actors can spin up unlimited amounts of compute or storage at significant costs. This differs from data centers, where users are physically constrained by the number of machines available for use.
Just as the risks differ, so do the approaches to mitigation. Applying the same methods in the cloud as you would in a data center will limit the value and flexibility you hoped to gain from the cloud—eroding the reasons for migrating in the first place. New risks call for new methods.
No one can identify the risks better than your people
There is no "one size fits all" set of methods to manage risks in the cloud. The risks are unique to each environment and use case.
When your organization has a specific use case, your team can build controls around it. Develop your own cloud control framework based on those identified security risks. Consider current applicable regulations as you do—including SOX, PCI, PII and GDPR. For guidance, look at previous risk models and at best practices on cloud risks.
Be alert to control overlap when developing your framework to avoid multiple controls addressing the same risk. Leverage your cloud service provider and internal risk/security experts to mitigate these risks as part of your overall migration plan.
Finally, never underestimate the value of identifying your risks, or the time it will take to do it right.
Controls are not inherent to the cloud
Cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services, take a "building blocks" approach by providing tools that can help you gain compliance in the cloud, but they do not manage compliance directly. Furthermore, the same cloud service providers make it exceedingly simple for individual teams to begin their migrations independent from the organization.
For example, we've seen teams independently move applications and data to the cloud using personal credit cards, under the assumption that it is as secure as it was with the data center. In some cases, this has unknowingly allowed direct inbound access to migrated data, in a manner that could not otherwise be detected in a centralized method by IT.
As you start your migration, consider your teams, the progress they may have already made and their understanding of cloud risks. Ensure you have an effective method of communicating and reinforcing your cloud strategy as well as monitoring and enforcing compliance right from the start.
Cloud controls are evolving every day
Cloud controls are rapidly evolving in response to the world around them. Today the big headline may be cryptojacking. Tomorrow, it will be something else. But most major issues never really go away; they just recede into the background as new ones emerge.
Regulatory compliance issues are also changing in response to demands on emerging issues. Auditors face a learning curve that may impact business as new technology shakes up their previous understanding of the world. And as data privacy regulation matures, the requirements are growing more arduous (PCI, GDPR).
Fierce competition drives cloud service providers in the race to offer continuous innovation and improvements, with a major focus on controls. Expect to see new solutions come up on a regular basis.
Plan on a new sort of vendor relationship
Vendor relationships and engagement models will change significantly when you move to the cloud. How will your support organizations and processes need to change to work with them? Who's in control of what?
Plan ahead and ask your security team what questions and expectations they have for cloud service providers. Pay close attention to matters of access, privacy and compliance.
Any major IT change comes with risks. To make a successful migration to the cloud, your organization needs to identify and address these risks early on. Plan ahead for your journey and you'll have a safer, smoother path to making the most of your new environment.


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The xfr.exe is a CBA - Message Resource.
This file is part of Intel Common Base Agent. Xfr.exe is developed by Intel Corporation. It's a hidden file. Xfr.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% sub-folder and its usual size is 42,776 bytes.
The xfr.exe process is safe, and you can safely disable it.
Author: Intel CorporationProcess: CBA - Message ResourcePart Of: Intel Common Base AgentCommon path(s): subfolder in %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): hiddenFilesize(s): 42,776 bytes, 11,264 bytes, 42,824 bytes
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The 2016 Presidential Election along with the selection of several other political offices takes place in just about 2 weeks. I am sure you have seen your share of political ads and maybe tuned into some of the debates. I hope you have done more than watched SNL to make your informed choice. I know politics can be a delicate subject for some to deal with especially in public. So of course I am going to ask you to dive right in and let's debate!
The idea of tonight's topic is not to show support for any candidate or political party, but rather discuss broad topics facing our nation and our ideas for bringing these conversations to life in our classrooms.
I used to teach about Hammurabi's code for a number of reasons. It was the first written law code which provided limitation to a ruler's power in that it gave the people the power to know the rules and expectations. And yes some would start a debate over this but let's get to the real power. It was a great example of the idea of justice. I would ask students if Hammurabi was a fair and just ruler but ask them to define these terms before they answered. It was an exercise in critical thinking and analytical skills.
The last part of the activity was to ask students to act as advisors to Hammurabi. I have included the questions I posed to students below. I will freely admit many of the activities that I used in this unit were found online and I applied them to my needs. One of the extensions I made was to ask students to apply these questions to today. Instead of Hammurabi, what advice would they give to the President? How or why would this advice be different?
Tonight we are going mix some of these questions along with examining how we can look at politics, elections and create a culture where debate is encouraged and students feel safe to share their opinions openly.
1) Keep my people happy and maintain stability here in Babylonia.
2) Let the people know that I am a fair and just ruler.
3) Reduce crime.
4) Guarantee fair wages.
5) Guarantee that citizens are treated fairly by trades people and professionals.
6) Guarantee that trades people and professionals get fair treatment.
7) Make sure that the slaves will not revolt.
8) Provide for the things that my people desire.
9) Relieve overcrowding.
10) Supply my magnificent armies with the materials they need and reward my generals and soldiers.
11) Find markets for our excess crops.
Get ready for your Prime Time Debate- What is your plan for America? How will you make this country the best it can be?
You can put on your teacher hat for these
Q1 What lessons or activities do you use for teaching about elections?
Q2 What lessons do you have for teaching controversial/current issues?
Q3 How can you incorporate political/social/environmental issues into real world activities for students?
Time to take off your teacher hat and share your own ideas. Be ready to discuss your answers.
Q4 What reforms would you make to the election process?
Q5 What are the most pressing issues facing America/World today?
Q6 Choose at least one of the issues you listed or those listed by others and share some things that can be done to improve the current situation. (Notice I didn't say solve because some issues are too large to wipe out)
Pulling from the Hammurabi activity - here are some things that our leaders need to address. I know 140 isn't enough to solve any of these but hopefully it builds dialogue. We want the same for our students- hear other peoples ideas and contribute to the conversation.
Q7 Education is seeing a reduction in the federal, state, and local budgets what reforms need to be made to to ensure students still receive high quality education?
Q8 In the wake of so much turmoil in our society especially toward minority groups, what would you do to guarantee that citizens are treated fairly?
Q9 The nations of the world all exist in very different standards of living. The United States is one of the wealthiest, yet over 42 million live in poverty. What can be done to guarantee fair wages and improve the standard of living for those in need?
Additional Topics that might be considered-
Health Care
America's role in international affairs
National Security
Reduction of Crime
If you there there are other questions I should ask -please share in the comments below or connect with me on Twitter.
We Didn't Start the Fire
I want to say the first time I used music as an educational experience was in high school when we used the song "We Didn't Start the Fire," by Billy Joel. I really don't think that is accurate but it is definitely one that stands out to me. We listened to the song and then jigsawed the events listed in the song. Each of us, or with a partner were asked to examine the event and report back to the group.
Today I would upgrade that activity in a number of ways and will share a few here. What I remember about the activity was being responsible for my event. I don't remember any discussion about the idea of the Fire. I think the real power of the song is the idea of fire- we didn't really analyze what Billy Joel meant by fire, nor what started the fire. The other aspect about the original that could be adapted was the focus on cause and effect. I think looking at the song from the lens of cause and effect changes the way the I understand the context of the song.
If you look at the events as being connected like a giant web of cause and effect it changes the learning experience from individual reports of isolated events to a network of interconnected events that changed the path of history.
With that in mind I would update the activity by having students examine modern events. There are a couple of ways that I think this could be done.
1 How have you used or seen the song We Didn't Start the Fire used?
2 What event in the original song was most important to history? why?
3 What does Billy Joel mean by we didn't start the fire-- what does the fire refer to?
4 Which events should be added to the song- write new verses with events that have occurred after the song was written. Alternative- Events added prior to the song -
5 Take a look at the current events each month- which should make the cut for the song-- which events of the current time are most important?
6 How would other countires look at the events of the song?
7 How would other countries look at the events students might add like 9/11?
8 The song is about cause and effect-- the events of the cold war sparked other events-- What other events in history could students write a similar song about? What events would be connected with that event?
Food!!! Let's Eat!
As I'm thinking about what I ate for lunch today a crap-tastic meal as I keep telling myself that I am going to eat better, exercise more and make healthier choices, the idea of an SSTLAP topic was born. How to use food in the classroom?
Another idea that sprang to mind was how to leverage technology for this conversation. I was thinking about how we could use technology to have you respond to the questions this week. I was thinking about using applications like twistedwave.com Voki.com vocaroo.com chatterpix app, telegami app, or other audio recording software. Or you could use your phone and record the message or create a selfie video to answer the question.
Why do I want you to explore audio recording? 1. On Twitter we are limited to 140 characters and you have much more awesomeness that 140 allows. 2. Our students have awesome ideas that don't always come out on paper 3. Explore different technologies to see which you like 4. Consider how you could use these technologies with your students whether you create a video or have students do a quick exit ticket or more formal product. 5. drop your ideas in the feed or in comments below. 6. Oh yeah I chose food because it is something we all know something about so we are experts and not doing double duty learning.
Q1. What is your favorite food? Where do the ingredients come from are they old world or new world? Old World being Europe and New being the Americas. In a few minutes we will check your answers against the official list to see how well you know your food origins.
Q2 How can we use food in our classroom? Yeah this is pretty open ended - let's brainstorm!
Example- Use cooking shows like Masterchef or I have a colleague who used the show Chopped in class and students were assigned an ingredient. Or redesign a recipe to make it healthier. Research the ingredients especially mass produced foods - so many possibilities of topics here.
Q3 A lot of times food helps us in learning and discovering culture. How can you create an event in your classroom where you bring in the food of your students' culture? How can you turn this food into a true learning experience? I recently spoke to a colleague who hung the flags of the countries his students come from. There were 15 different flags. Imagine the potential conversations that could occur as students discuss the foods of their homelands or heritage. My family makes meat pies at Christmas and crepes to celebrate our French heritage.
Q4 Reality TV shows and cooking shows like MasterChef and MasterChef Junior have an element in them where the contestants film confessional videos. The videos add an element to the show that adds to the understanding of the events that unfold. How can we leverage this concept in our classrooms? How can we use this simple activity- voice recording a "confession" or reflection of learning with our students? In what ways could this replace writing and still capture students understanding and thinking?
Q5 No doubt there is nothing as much fun as actually eating the food used in the learning experience. What if students were expected to research the food similar to the first question. This could focus on where the food comes from and the economic or environmental impact of eating foods like strawberries or watermelons in the northern hemisphere like Wisconsin during winter. What is the impact of the food decisions we make? They could debate global vs. local. This could be a social awareness activity.
Q6 How else have you used food in your classroom? What ideas that have been shared here tonight are you interested in or want to know more about?
September 2018