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If you attended Mobile World Congress last week, as I did, you probably expect to see 5G networks and applications take over the world next week, next month, or at a minimum next year. Under the radar, and if you looked closer, you also saw signs of the new 4G extensions focused on Internet of Things connectivity, LTE-NB1 (formerly NB-IoT) and LTE-M1, which seem to be on this "same" timeline. In the world of IoT, 5G as well as LTE-NB and LTE-M, are critical to carriers being able to offer connectivity options tailored for IoT applications at acceptable price-points, to really make the magic of every device being connected a reality.
The truth is that developing and deploying new network standards is not an easy task. It takes time to specify, develop, test and deploy new networks. It takes even more time for the hardware and software ecosystem that uses the networks to evolve. Standards development is a messy business, with many large multi-national enterprises involved putting billions of dollars on the line. And, it always takes longer than expected. So when can we really expect to really see the benefits of these new networks?
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5G, LTE-M1 and LTE-NB1 have all made great strides in the last year, but the truth is we have a long, long way to go before these technologies are fully deployed and able to produce significant IoT revenues for the companies involved.
5G, though gaining the majority of the press, and probably all the marketing, is much further off than either LTE-M or LTE-NB. What we are seeing today is initial chip announcements from the likes of
- Verizon with a mix of partners including
Ericsson, Intel, Qualcomm and Samsung
Nokiaand AT&T
- AT&T and Intel
- Qualcomm,
ZTEand China Mobile
Telstra, Ericsson and Qualcomm
- Telefónica and Huawei
5G will require a significant upgrade of the current LTE network. In addition, it's about more than IoT / data. It's also about upgrading the network for voice and video, and these two items have distinctly different characteristics than much of the IoT data. Given this fact, we may see 5G data deployed in pieces with 5G data available prior to 5G for handsets and voice/video connectivity. Given that we are still very early in initial test deployments of 5G, and that the specification is not yet completed, I don't expect to see massive 5G deployments until 2020 and later—and that may be optimistic.
LTE-M and LTE-NB, on the other hand, are built on top of the current LTE infrastructure, making them a simpler (though by no means simple) upgrade to the existing network. Though both of these technologies are targeted at IoT applications, LTE-M has higher performance, supports voice and is better suited to mobile applications, such as asset tracking. LTE-NB is lower performance and cost and is targeted more at simpler and non-moving applications, like water meters. Both technologies are in trials now, with LTE-M slightly ahead—its specification has been stable for quite a bit longer than LTE-NB. There also seems to be a "regionality" to the rollout of these two technologies, with Huawei being the main force behind LTE-NB, and its main push being areas outside of the US. LTE-M initial deployments are primarily in the US with both AT&T and Verizon pushing hard to get networks deployed and operational. With both technologies, I expect 2017 and 2018 to be primarily years of network deployment, with 2019 and on when we will really see applications attached to these networks.
Always remember that when it comes to 5G, LTE-NB and LTE-M, what you hear is always dependent on who you're hearing it from. Each player has an agenda and is looking to monetize these new networks ASAP, as well as being labeled the technology leader. I'm expecting to see great things from IoT networks in the next few years, with massive deployments on both LTE-NB and LTE-M. Though I'll continue to watch the 5G progress, I really don't expect to see significant revenues until the 2020s and beyond.
Disclosure: My firm, Moor Insights & Strategy, like all research and analyst firms, provides or has provided research, analysis, advising and / or consulting to many high-tech companies in the industry including Huawei, Intel, Qualcomm and Samsung. I do not hold any equity positions with any companies cited in this column.
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This week's crime report for Clay County Florida, provided by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
CCSO: Man arrested for hitting pregnant woman in the mouth
MIDDLEBURG – A man was arrested after Clay County Sheriff Office deputies said he beat up a pregnant woman and tried to hide on a roof.
Justin Carl Rounds, 30, was charged with aggravated battery on a pregnant woman after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance and found a woman with cuts on her mouth, dried blood on her lips and a red mark resembling three fingers on her leg.
After not finding Rounds at the scene, deputies returned eight minutes later and found the defendant laying on the roof.
Rounds had a large bump on his right cheek. He said it was the result of a strike by the victim.
Trio caught at Walmart stuffing unpaid clothes in their purses
MIDDLEBURG – Three Jacksonville women were arrested after they were caught trying to take $250 worth of unpaid clothes.
Yakima Shanise Napier, 19, Marteria Komisha Rae Butler, 19, and Monica Paul, all of Jacksonville, were arrested for retail petit theft.
According to the arrest report, all three were caught by Walmart security stuffing clothes in their purses.
Trio busted as part of undercover prostitution, human trafficking sting
ORANGE PARK – An undercover prostitution sting resulted in the arrest of three men.
Sheriff deputies used social media June 28 to attract customers to the Hilton Garden Inn at 145 Park Ave., following complaints of prostitution and human trafficking.
Andrew Tyler Mitchell, 23, of Middleburg, Eddel Eduardo Rodengen, 34, of St. Augustine, Hai Doan, 32, of Fleming Island, all were charged with soliciting prostitution.
According to the arrest report, undercover agents received cell phone calls for "donations of time" after placing an online notice. All three defendants were arrested after they agreed to an act and each paid $200, CCSO said.
Man, woman caught leaving Walmart without paying
MIDDLEBURG – Walmart security officials detained a couple after they tried to leave the story with a purse filled with unpaid items.
Louis James McMillan, 25, and Stephanie Renee Keys, 29, both of Jacksonville, and were charged with retail petit theft.
Store security said they noticed the couple walking quickly through the store and past all points of payment.
The couple also were issued no-trespassing warnings, the arrest report stated.
Second brother arrested after mower taken from lawn care company
ORANGE PARK – Clay County deputies arrested a second brother last Wednesday, June 26, in connection with a $10,000 lawnmower reported stolen from Orange Environmental Services.
David Patrick West, 49, was charged with grand theft costing between $10,000-$19,999.
CCSO was called on June 12, a day after the company's mower wasn't returned by one of their work crews, according to the arrest report.
Dustin R. West, 25, was arrested on June 25. The elder brother was arrested a day later. His bond was set at $25,003.

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Sunday's New York Times editorial sums it up and at once highlights just what I thought was wrong with the media's treatment of the conference and its goals despite the intense preparations made by participating factions:
The global climate negotiations in Copenhagen produced neither a grand success nor the complete meltdown that seemed almost certain as late as Friday afternoon. Despite two years of advance work, the meeting failed to convert a rare gathering of world leaders into an ambitious, legally binding action plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It produced instead a softer interim accord that, at least in principle, would curb greenhouses gases, provide ways to verify countries' emissions, save rain forests, shield vulnerable nations from the impacts of climate change, and share the costs.
Now, after the fact, it seems fine to pin a good deal of the credit on Mr. Obama and his eleventh hour efforts to save the disintegrating negotiations from failure. This new accord may be a save of sorts, but the article overstates the case that our man in Washington was the main catalyst.
Nonetheless, the heavy-hitters (or more aptly named, "heavy smokers") are now further obligated to make significant changes in climate regulation in their home countries, although I won't qualify the U.S. target of 17% reduction by 2020 as any kind of glorious illustration of leading by example. At the very least, we and all the rest of the most noxious emitters are dancing to the same tune for now, and it seems that the world's leaders can agree that this climate cycle is, for the most part, man-made and should thus be addressed and ameliorated by the same guilty party.
President Obama deserves much of the credit. He arrived as the talks were collapsing, spent 13 hours in nonstop negotiations and played hardball with the Chinese. With time running out — and with the help of China, India, Brazil and South Africa — he forged an agreement that all but a handful of the 193 nations on hand accepted.
So, even after months of negativity and doubt, there is an accord, with real emissions targets on the horizon, to which governments and corporations must adhere. This should be the christening needed to send a new, greener ship on an inter-continental voyage to sweep fossil fuels, hopefully along with last century's other environmental ills, right out the back door like so much useless grit.


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A group of landlords that mounted a successful legal challenge to a council's proposed licensing scheme is continuing to recruit letting agents and buy to let investors to their own self-managed alternative system.
As previously reported on Letting Agent Today, the Somerset Property Network came into existence last year in a bid to avoid a council scheme which would have required each landlord to pay £320 per property.
The campaign to create the group was coordinated by TR Online Lettings, a locally-based agency.
Now the SPN has hosted an accreditation and training day for landlords to join the National Landlords' Code of Excellence last week. The code allows tenants to report anti-social behaviour and problems within properties.
Landlords feel it will help them to work effectively alongside North Somerset council, and will deter the authority from introducing selective licensing, according to a progress report on the organisation published in the Weston Mercury.
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It is spring in New York City. Here is the final batch of photos from my shoot with Tom Naples Photography a few weeks ago. I have also added in some candids. We actually saw another fashion blogger shooting on these courthouse steps. We though it was such a cool spot that we copied her, when she was finished of course! A few weeks ago I saw this top at ZARA and had to have it. I love a black and white chic look, and the off the shoulder (trend alert!) is so flattering and sexy without showing too much skin. I paired it with my favorite flared jeans, some killer strappy heels, a headband to add some youth, and a bright red lip. I haven't worn flared denim in a while- I tend to stick to a skinnier pant leg these days, but flared denim is incredibly flattering and elongates your legs. The 70s knew a thing or two about fashion! These strappy heels are some of my favorites. They look like Jimmy Choos, but they were actually a $45 steal…
Tom's gallery can be found here. Isn't he amazing?
Sunnies- NYC street vendor (similar here)
Blouse- ZARA
Flared Denim- Hudson (similar here)


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What was it like to walk along Broadway Avenue in gold rush Skagway at its peak? A sourdough standing at the corner of Fifth and Broadway would see a wall of false-fronted, wooden buildings with bright signs, awnings, boardwalks, crates and most likely mud. Two church steeples towered to the northwest with the beginnings of a residential district below them. To the southeast, down Fifth, squared-off lots jutted out from the corner of Ben Moore's hard-held homestead. A fence angled across Fifth Avenue marked the land claims boundary and the official start of Moore's abandoned White Pass Trail. The fence still stands.
The rest of town, however, appeared square and orderly with buildings evenly lined up with their frontages on the 50-by-100-foot lots. A continuous, solid face of false fronts, two and sometimes three stories high, lined Broadway from the depot to past Seventh.
Broadway Avenue between Second and Seventh is the core of Skagway's Historic District. The following streetscapes of this area, which are drawn from historic and modern photographs and from the structures still standing, show the early facades of the buildings lining Broadway many of the buildings seen by our sourdough at the turn of the century. Contemporary visitors see Broadway as it appears in the accompanying photographic composites pieced together in 1977. (Note that the number beneath each building is keyed to the Historic District maps and building histories in the appendix.)
The architectural streetscapes represent the front of each building at its earliest known appearance, unless this early appearance does not include the major features known today. Rather than draw Broadway at a set time period, say 1898 or 1900, which would have omitted several key structures, each presently standing building was recreated to look as it did at the time it was constructed. However, since some of the early structures were mere shacks or very simple gable-roofed sheds which only later received their distinctive false fronts and decorative trim, they are shown at their earliest "distinctive" appearance. Thus, the Pack Train complex is drawn with the ornate, towered facade added in 1908 and not as it appeared earlier as the army barracks with a simple gable roof.
Non-historic, recent buildings are drawn to represent their original 1960s or 1970s appearance; no attempt was made to add a "historic" facade over a non-historic building. Outlines or "ghosts" of structures which once stood on the now vacant lots on Broadway are included to help fill in the solid wall of shops and stores that once faced this street.
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Nadia guides and helps the students to grow to their best as a yogi and as a person. She teaches with love and inspiration which make her classes an amazing experience. Nadia is trained in Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Pre and Postnatal Yoga, Meditation and Yoga for Children. Nadia is offering Pre and Postnatal classes, regular Monthly Yoga workshops and Yoga retreats in Europe. She teaches office yoga in leading companies and organisations like NBC, The Children society, ICM UNLIMITED, AGE UK, Westminster University ,East London University, Totalfit,(managing luxurious residential studios). In addition she is teaching private 1-2-1 and small group classes. Nadia starts her yoga journey at her last year in high school. Yoga was first introduced to her by her best friend Gita, a gift who will change her whole life. After finishing high school, Nadia went to University to receive a Bachelor degree in Public Administration. Taking yoga with her through the whole time, teaching family and friends, work and university colleges, organising classes at her home. The love to yoga was only to become deeper and stronger with every year. She was traveling and living in different countries like Holland, USA and Germany. The seed of her dream to become a yoga teacher was placed while teaching her co-workers in Los Angeles at the roof top of the building they all worked in. The great feedbacks how wonderful people felt after the classes and her personal journey with yoga made her think how amazing will be to spread yoga to even more people. To be able to help them. And that what she does since 3 years, spreading yoga and helping people. Her expertise shines through every class.
Krassimira Hendry
4 months ago
Nadia is very experienced yoga teacher. She adapts her teaching to your abilities and level and always offers useful advice. Her classes are very good. One of the best in London!
Oscar Gaunt
2 months ago
Great Yoga Nidra sessions and yoga for the office. fully recommended.
Beth M
4 months ago
Nadia is such a warm personality. The first yoga class I ever attended with her I was really drawn to her vibrance. She is passionate about her practice and and always super helpful, and I also love her workshops for the mini-retreats. Xxx
Bojan Fligler
4 months ago
I have been attending Nadia's classes twice a week for almost 6 months now and I couldn't be more satisfied with her as a yoga instructor, and with the progress I have made as well. Her classes are held in a very relaxed and positive …More
Deborah Brunati
4 months ago
I enjoyed Nadia's lessons from the very first one. I have been practising yoga for several years now and I found Nadia's lessons always refreshing and I learn something new every time. Every lesson has a structure and theme and I really like the fact that she incorporates pranayama. I can put into practice what I have learned in books and in India! Thank you Nadia. Namaste.
Anna Wojnilko
4 months ago
Nadia is a fantastic yoga teacher – I attend a weekly class she teaches at a local studio, and as many of the weekend workshops she organises at YogaNest as I can. I always leave her classes feeling relaxed but energised. Of the 6 or 7 yoga teachers I've worked with over the years she is by far my favourite. Highly recommended!
Kashka B
3 months ago
I had a pleasure to attend Nadia's joga classes at the Brompton Hospital where she was kindly joining our Wellbeing at Work program for winter 2017. Her yoga is very professional, smooth and can satisfy people at every levels as Nadia often …More
Sally Fraser
Nadia is a fantastic, warm, instructor who explains the moves well enabling both beginners and more experienced students to engage in the class at a comfortable level, both physically and spiritually. I always leave the sessions feeling …More
Magdalena Brzozowska-Denn
I used to go to Nadia's classes on a very regular basis - unfortunately the studio she was teaching at no longer exists. She's a lovely and calm teacher so to keep in touch I've attended one of her weekend workshops she arranges regularly …More
Kristen Waight
I needed to escape the pressures of a new country and uni life so I decided to join the yoga class at my gym. I'm very new to yoga, and although I underestimated it, I loved it from my first day! In particular, my yoga classes with Nadia …More
Gustee S
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Nadia is an amazing yoga teacher. Her classes are very well made, it makes you feel good and refreshes after a hard day. I've never tried yoga before I came to the class and Nadia's class turned me into yoga enthusiast. I recommend it to everyone interested in a good quality yoga practice, really worth it!
Daljit Kaur
a year ago
Nadia is a excellent teacher. Her routines are really easy to pick up and she gives you time to achieve the poses. I have been going to Nadia's classes for 6 months now and I can feel and see the benefit.
I would highly recommend Nadia's classes.
Emma Laudinat
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Nadia's classes are great and very relaxing, I have been going to her classes for several months now. She is very thoughtful, and takes time for every student in her class, before, during and after the lesson. She is open to questions, and …More
Mary Foteinou
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Nadia is a lovely yoga teacher, her classes are always engaging and relaxing. She is very supportive and creates a very positive and safe environment. I also had the luck to participate in one of her workshops (Autumn) which was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend her.
Charles Stanley
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Nadia is one of the most approachable and attentive yoga instructors I know. She caters specifically for the individual needs of her students, balancing a friendly and relaxed environment with professionalism and a great deal of experience …More
John Ellison
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Nadia is a wonderful yoga teacher. She is passionate about yoga and you will feel it in every class. She is knowledgeable and creates a welcoming atmosphere in her classes, being considerate of all levels of ability and helping improve poses with a very positive attitude. I totally recommend her classes!
Richard Cooke
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As a beginner Nadia made me feel very welcome and as I'm growing in confidence I find Nadia's lunchtime classes very enjoyable, beneficial and a good antidote to hectic London life. Highly recommended!
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Nadia is a wonderful yoga teacher who is great for all levels. She definitely brings light and love into our lives!
Lilac Sheer
a year ago
Wonderful and gifted instructor, with a big heart and attention to detail. Spiritual, rejuvenating, focusing experience. Thank you.
Bianca Barbosa
a year ago
Nadia is an amazing yoga teacher. Her classes are great, her sweet voice in the background makes you feel relax and she teaches very well. I love the breathing technique as well as meditation that Nadia teaches after the class, I always …
Katie Levestam
a year ago
I am a very new student to practicing yoga and Nadia has been very welcoming and encouraging. Nadia has made my whole experience very easy- she is very knowledgeable and creates a lovely atmosphere for all her students.
Toni Cundy
a year ago
Nadia is our corporate instructor for a group of between 5 and 15 employees. We absolutely love her, she is a great instructor, giving people at different levels different poses, and she is really funny and a lovely lady.
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Nadia has a lovely calming approach and always listens and helps you achieve your personal goals
Ngoc Le
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She's a very great and lovely instructor. Very considerate about others and very passionate!
Dalilah Salazar
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Nadezhda's Yoga is Amazing. (Really!)
For a long time I was looking for the perfect yoga teacher in London---not only perfect yoga class, but also a teacher that fits me my needs. Nadia's classes are gentle, yet challenging.
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Around a year ago I started going to Nadia's Vinyasa Flow classes, which are the perfect combination of mindfulness, strength and flow. Since then, I've been also participating her yoga workshops and yoga nidra sessions. She guides through the sequences, and corrects your poses if needed. As a student, I'm always feeling like she's getting the best out of me (without pushing.) I've had some knee issues, which she has also taken notice---and even given me lots of helpful poses to do at home.
Nadia is a holistic yoga teacher, who is truly passionate about what she does. You can feel her energy!
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There are a lot of things you can call Taylor Swift - the reigning queen of pop, one of the best-selling artists of all time, Grammy/BMA/CMA Award-winning superstar - and yet OK! Magazine decided to go in a different direction.
On Saturday, the tabloid tweeted a story in which they teased Swift "made a 'pregnancy announcement!'" The tweet was pure clickbait, leading to an article in which Swift charmingly helped two fans announce their pregnancy.
Thank you so much @taylorswift13 helping me tell the world IM GOING TO BE A DAD! #BabiesFirstConcert @lindseyjo86 pic.twitter.com/8135go8e3e— Jesse Rasmussen (@JesseRas) June 19, 2015
To add insult to injury, OK! didn't refer to Swift by any of her awe-inspiring achievements or accolades, instead defining her as "Harry Styles' ex girlfriend" and "Calvin Harris' rumoured girlfriend."
Swift was not about to take this ish quietly and issued an epic clapback.
@OK_Magazine this misleading headline and your choice of words in labeling me are why we need feminism in 2015. pic.twitter.com/x6sLT8IKx9— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2015


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Arts, culture and heritage are at the heart of what makes Reading tick Since Reading's Year of Culture in 2016, there has a real buzz about the cultural scene in Reading. Follow the story, from Artangel's Inside at Reading Prison in September 2016 to the re-opening of Reading Abbey ruins in June 2018, through a … Read More
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Abbey gateway the inspiration for Stuart Melrose's Reading Cultural Awards trophies
This year's awards for the Reading Cultural Awards were designed by Stuart Melrose. The theme for this year was Reading Abbey. He decided to base the awards on the archways that were used when the Abbey was built, after having researched the building and visual references from those times. The archways which inspired Melrose can … Read More
Reading's finest artists announced at Reading Cultural Awards 2018
An exhibition in a launderette, a celebration of West Indian cricketer Gordon Greenidge and a full orchestra performing at Reading Station were among the winners at the Reading Cultural Awards 2018 Reading UK has announced the winners of the 2018 Reading Cultural Awards. Presented at a glittering awards ceremony at the Olympia Ballroom, the Awards … Read More
Reading International new CVAN member
Reading International is among the six new members announced by CVAN South East (the South East Contemporary Visual Arts Network). Reading International is Reading's new contemporary visual arts organisation promoting and commissioning exhibitions, events, talks and offsite projects, led by the Reading School of Art at the University of Reading. Paul Hobson, Director of Modern … Read More
Celebrations to mark the reopening of Reading Abbey
The 'Abbey Ruins Revealed' celebration will take place from 11am on Saturday 16th June 2018, following a three year £3.15 million conservation project. The abbey's re-opening ceremony, after being closed for almost 10 years, will be a focal point of this year's Water Fest, Reading's annual free celebration of the town's waterways – now in … Read More


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Michel Chryssicopoulos at Cape4 Yachting sends word that he's signed the 38m motor yacht Sidarta for sale jointly with Van Der Vliet.
Built by Holland's Haak yard in 1987, she features an interior in warm Honduran mahogany with flexible accommodation for up to 14 guests in six staterooms. Twin 1,075hp Caterpillar engines give her an enormous range of 6,300 nautical miles at 9.5 knots.
Lying in Greece, Sidarta is asking €3.75 million, VAT paid.


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The SYSTEM_AUDIT_ACE structure defines an access-control entry (ACE) for the system access-control list (ACL) specifying what types of access cause system-level notifications. A system-audit ACE causes an audit message to be logged when a specified user or group attempts to gain access to an object. The user or group is identified by a security identifier (SID).
typedef struct _SYSTEM_AUDIT_ACE {
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Specifies an ACCESS_MASK structure that gives the access rights causing audit messages to be generated. The SUCCESSFUL_ACCESS_ACE_FLAG and FAILED_ACCESS_ACE_FLAG flags in the AceFlags member of the ACE_HEADER structure indicate whether messages are generated for successful access attempts, unsuccessful access attempts, or both.
Specifies a SID. An access attempt of a kind specified by the Mask member by any user or group whose SID matches the SidStart member causes the system to generate an audit message. If an application does not specify a SID for this member, audit messages are generated for the specified access rights for all users and groups.
Audit messages are stored in an event log that can be manipulated by using the Microsoft Win32 event-logging functions or by using the Event Viewer (EVENTVWR.EXE).
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When I was in Florida and saw these great bottle nose Dolphin riding the waves. It inspired me to compose a painting showing how the Dolphins,Sea Turtle, and Angelfish interact with each other at sea. Unfortunately, the sea turtle has died in a trap. The trash on the surface of the ocean is a threat to the Dolphins, the Angelfish and the Sea Turtle all seem to sense that man has a distructive streak to them. Original Size: 30 x 36 inches Medium: Oil on linen


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Thu, Feb 19, 2015
Dear CPS Parent or Guardian,
Classes for all Chicago Public School students will resume tomorrow, Friday, February 20th.
Our staff is working to ensure that classrooms will provide all students with a warm, safe learning environment. Please remember to dress children warmly in several thin layers, including boots, hats, scarves and gloves to protect them from the cold.
Please pass this information on to any friends and family members who have children in CPS schools. You can visit www.cps.edu for updates, or hear recorded information at (773) 553-1000.
Again, classes will resume for all CPS students on Friday, February 20.
Thank you.
Barbara Byrd-Bennett
CEO, Chicago Public Schools
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The first in a series of videos and articles on bridging finance with Rory O'Mara, founder and CEO of Closed Bridging Finance. Rory started his company on realising that the biggest problem faced by property investors is a lack of access to ready cash and that this was something he was able to offer as a service.
Property Expert Series: Rory O'Mara from Closed Bridging Finance
- Introducing Rory O'Mara from Closed Bridging Finance
- What is Bridging Finance?
- What is Development Finance?
- Debt Finance Vs. Equity Finance – Which is Better for Property?
- What Kind of Property Can Be Bought With a Bridging Loan?
- How Much does a Bridging Loan Cost?
- How to Use Bridging Finance to Grow a Property Portfolio Quickly
- What Problems do Property Investors Face in 2018?
- Which Property Strategies Offer the Best Long-Term Potential?
- How Can a High Net Worth Individual Invest in Short-Term Finance?
- What is an SPV and Why are They Used by Property Developers?
Amy: Hi, it's Amy from Property Investments UK and today I'm here with Rory O'Mara from Closed Bridging Finance.
Rory: Good day, Amy.
Amy: Thank you for joining us, today and I'm really excited to learn a little bit more about you and what you do, Rory. Thank you.
Rory O'Mara from Closed Bridging Finance
Amy: So, hi and thank you for joining us, Rory, today. I'm really interested to find out a little bit more about you and your background and what you do with Closed Bridging Finance.
Rory: Okay, sure. So, it depends on how long you've got, really, but let's keep it nice, short and sweet.
I started this company about 10 or 11 years ago and it is really off-the-back of when I graduated in the late eighties.
I was always taught 'follow the money' and 'cash is king'. And so, what I've always tried to do, is focus on opportunity.
I worked in the City and I saw massive changes. I got involved in IT, built an IT consultancy and I sold that business.
And, what I'd learned, around the time of around 2005, 2006, that it was possible to buy property with no money. The good, old-fashioned, 'no money down'.
I did a little bit of property education and found that the big challenge that most investors had, they've no access to the cash and there weren't enough bridging companies who could provide the money, short-term.
So, Close Bridging Finance, that company was born. We were lending money, short-term and it was very, very simple. You'd borrow money for a day, less than a day. We'd provide it, you'd buy your property.
You hear of investors, now, who might have hundreds of properties and they are doing that using this model.
And that's pretty much how we started. By offering a very, very simple, classic, old-fashioned service, being blunt, direct and honest and delivering the cash when property investors need it.
We've evolved a lot since then but that's how we started.
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Osteospermum hybrid Sunny 'Sheila'
I'm still loving Osteospermum hybrid Sunny 'Sheila'. The colors are amazing... much more intense and coppery in person than in photos and the way light plays with the petals is really fun.
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This is a great picture and a great plant! Your photography does her justice.ReplyDelete
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That's a gorgeous flower. Even nicer, if it grows as perennial where you are?ReplyDelete
I am going to have to find this one for sure ! Thanks for the heads up on it : )ReplyDelete
Thanks, Ferne!ReplyDelete
Bob, it did winter over nicely. African daisies can be a little marginal here, but so can lots of other plants. It's definitely worth planting.
Joy, I'm not sure if the name is 'Sheila' or 'Sunny Sheila'. The Proven winners website lists it as Osteospermum... bla bla bla... Sunny 'Sheila'. Don't know if that's a typo and it's 'Sunny Sheila' or if you'll find it under the name 'Sheila'. I got mine at Capital Nursery in Sacramento. You might find out who sells Proven Winners plants in your area.
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Yummy color...makes me wish summer was here already! Still a bit chilly up in Portland...ReplyDelete
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I MUST have this! I have such a soft spot for osteospermum, yet I never plant them? Why? I don't know. I also love O. 'Buttercup' - such a beautiful, soft yellow...ReplyDelete
Now I'm in love. With Sheila...
You are an amazing photographer! I am so embarrassed about my amateur point and shoot antics now!
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What do you like it paired with - color-wise & plant-wise? That color can be a knockout - even more so when paired right - any winners there?ReplyDelete
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Beautiful photo...good blog! I'm at the southwest corner of the state (Have family in the Sac area) and this flower would do well here.ReplyDelete
Ferne and Germi,ReplyDelete
Wanna know one of my secrets to good photos? Don't get me wrong... I take plenty of crappy pics when I just need to git 'er done, but when I whip out my Photoflex transluscent LiteDisc... things go much better. It basically diffuses harsh sunlight. If you're feeling thrifty, you can Google around and learn how to make a diffuser. Try this, ladies, and report back!
Right now it's growing near lavender and agapanthus. I think anything that pulls out the pink/purple would be great. Also, I'll bet chartreuse foliage would really make the copper tones pop!
Since we are in the same USDA zone 9b, I am interested in growing these. Do you start them from seed? If so, what month do you plant? The photo is gorgeous!


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- Claire has been sleeping in her crib for about a week now, and she loves the extra room. She moves around so much when she sleeps that I think she is sleeping better with the extra space as opposed to being squished in her bassinet. Now I just need to find somewhere to store the bassinet to get it out of our room...Check out the bed head!
- Solids are still going well...as long as we feed her something she likes. Carrots and sweet potatoes are good, cereal is tolerated, and green beans are terrible according to Claire.
- We've also started feeding some table food. Cucumber spears have been a big hit. She's also had cantaloupe and I plan to try watermelon tonight.
I decreased the number of bottles from 5 to 4 per day and increased the ounces per bottle. This has freed up time in the evenings and now I feel like I can play with her when I get home from work instead of just rushing from one feeding to the next.
- Swallow study and Upper GI are on Friday. Claire sometimes coughs her way through her bottles and we hope to rule out reflux and aspiration.
I feel like a blog slacker right now, but things have been pretty uneventful (knock on wood!) lately. We do have a Buddy Walk this weekend and will meet some other bloggers, which I am soooo excited for.


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From previous retreats –
Bryce has developed and refined a system that gathers information through forms that we filled out and mailed to him before we meet that gives him the insight to our problem and how it has developed so that we can get right down to business and spend our time efficiently learning how to make the corrections necessary to accomplish our goals. From the first hour aboard the "Dragon lady" we discovered that Bryce knew more about us than we did ourselves and had already outlined a course of action that would bring us awareness of where our problems originated and why we respond to each other the way we do. We both agreed that by the end of the first day, we had accomplished more than we expected to the whole week and was looking forward to the next day.
Maybe it was the positive attitude I carried into "the week". Maybe it was the skill of Bryce and Helen. Maybe it was my own desire to understand …. Or be understood. Whatever the reason, "the week" opened the door for greater fulfillment and happiness within MYSELF. I did not anticipate such an important outcome. I now understand that much of my success with our relationship will come from inside myself !!!
Outside of our honeymoon, our odyssey was the most extraordinarily special week of our married lives.
I can honestly say that after returning from our Love Odyssey trip, we are enjoying each other more than we have in years and have restored the understanding, passion and intimacy that had been missing in our relationship. Bryce and Helen are a very down to earth, unique couple that really care about their clients and are true experts in their field
You are very special people that truly understand the dynamics of a relationship. We will always cherish our journey together and will never forget our friends that sailed us on the Dragon Lady into a new relationship.
Wow!!! What an amazing journey the four of us shared together. With your wisdom, humor and patience you slowly turned our hearts to a dimension we never thought possible. You both gave us a gift of a lifetime and we will forever be grateful.
We have been back about 2 weeks now. In looking back over that week, we see clearly how the itinerary was set up to provide us with the environment and schedule needed to work on so many aspects of our lives together. We continue to practice the methods we learned and are able to see the respect and caring coming back into our lives.
My fiancé and I had booked a marriage retreat (love odyssey) with Dr./Captain Bryce Kaye and his wife Helen to work through some major relationship issues that we thought only a retreat could fix. Having never done so, we were somewhat apprehensive about what the experience would be like. We were intrigued by the prospect of doing the counseling on a boat versus the standard "in-the-office counseling" so many other retreats were offering. All the while, we both felt that sharing our most intimate issues with a counselor we had never met would be a daunting task, especially in such a confined environment. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Bryce was amazing in analyzing and identifying our problems in no time while being extremely tactful and likable. The presence of his wife made the atmosphere very relaxed and an air of humor was added to all counseling sessions. This made it very easy for us to share our most intimate and at times embarrassing secrets. The overall experience itself was well beyond what we could have imagined. As we were working through our problems, the beautiful North Carolina backdrop made for a romantic getaway that in addition to all the valuable advice given by Bryce and Helen made for a memorable experience we will cherish for years to come. I can confidently say that our relationship has never been better. Bryce and Helen have truly brought our relationship to a level few people will experience. In addition to Bryce's book, the Marriage First Aid Kit, the retreat is something every couple would greatly benefit from, whether they are in crisis or not.
Highly recommend Dr. Kaye and Love Odyssey Tours. Practical, proactive, and professional, we left with the tools we needed to help reinvigorate our marriage of 19 years and helped us better understand each other. After returning and beginning our follow-up work, my wife and I both agree that we could not have made a better investment in ourselves and our family. A heartfelt thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Kaye.


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Speech Central App Review
Speech Central is a versatile text to speech app with one unique feature – hands free browsing of the internet. This feature is based on using of the headphone or Bluetooth hands-free buttons (stock iPhone headphones have those), pressing them can schedule the reading of the last announced article while headlines from the web site are read.
This is just one of dozens of functions that can be assigned to those buttons (other functions include shuffling the speed of speech, various ways of navigating through the text and playlist, activating annotation tools like marking current paragraph as bookmarked or current text as favorite, etc). Those feature are great for improving your productivity as you can perform your complete news reading off the screen and do it while performing another activity that you do anyway (like commuting, walking, running, doing housework etc). But those features also come handy to people with various disabilities as they may find them as a much faster and convenient way to access the content than other alternatives.
The app enables many other apps to speak, as it can be invoked by sharing of the link from various apps that supports this feature (including Safari and other browsers, Twitter, most of RSS feed readers etc). The share menu allows for the article to be read immediately or to be added to the playlist for reading later.
The app can import various file formats that include frequently used e-book formats (most notably .epub but also several other formats) and document formats (most notably Microsoft Word .docx files). The e-books are divided into the chapters for easier navigation.
As the app is free for the casual use (you can add 2 news articles every day and unlimited number of web sites), it is definitely worth to try how this way of accessing the content fits into your lifestyle.


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How loneliness affects our heart, according to science
Suffering social isolation can have serious consequences for our health, affecting our main organ: the heart. This was revealed by a recent study, finding a direct correlation between loneliness and increased risk of death.
If you associate loneliness with an image of a broken heart, you are not misguided. Researchers have linked extreme loneliness to heart problems.
To reach such a conclusion, they analyzed the habits of 1,600 people with heart failure. Those participants who lived isolated, without practically seeing other people in their day to day, were 3 and a half times more likely to die than those who did interact with others, despite suffering from exactly the same condition. They also needed medical attention more frequently.
It is not the first study that links extreme loneliness with an increased risk of death; others have found that being completely socially isolated can increase the risk between 50% and 90%. In addition, it can strain and be the cause of more aggressive behavior.
Continue Reading: Healthy lifestyle: What to do? What not to do? Few rules and advice
Of course, the fact of not seeing other people is not what harms our health – it can even be beneficial from time to time – what kills is to feel alone permanently. That is, someone may be constantly surrounded by others but they feel alone; That kind of isolation is the harmful one.
Although there is still no medication to overcome the feeling of loneliness, if we can do it ourselves adopting certain customs. Many times when we are mentally ill we focus on ourselves, on trying to eliminate our bad habits. While this may help, it is not the key to increasing happiness.
This was revealed by a study carried out in Germany, for which they divided their participants into two groups: the first one would spend a year changing their habits to help others and spend more time with friends and family; the second would spend a year focusing on changing their habits, like going to the gym, for example. After 12 months, the happiness of the participants of the first group had increased considerably compared to the second.
This theory is also supported by research carried out by Harvard, which revealed that the key to living a longer life is to have quality social relationships. So you know, taking care of those around you can be equivalent to taking care of your heart.


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KE writes: "Strega Nona is a book read at our Catholic school. I hadn't read it since I was a child. I had forgotten she was a 'good' witch who uses spells to cure warts, baldness, etc. That bothered me, but the next sentence sealed the deal. The book reads that even the priests and nuns go to her for help. Am I being overly scrupulous?"
No, you are not. The Strega Nona series of books, written by Tomie dePaola, have indeed been challenged because of the storyline, which is that of a loveable town witch named Strega Nona who everyone turns to in their time of need.
In the first book, which was published in 1975, Strega Nona helps people with ailments such as headaches and warts, but when she decides she's getting too old, she hires an assistant named Big Anthony. The problem with Big Anthony is that he didn't like to pay attention and missed part of a spell that resulted in his making an exorbitant amount of pasta out of the "magic pasta pot" that he is then made to eat as a punishment.
Ten other books quickly followed and the series was rated as one of the top 100 picture books of all time in poll conducted by School Library Journal.
DePaola has either written or illustrated about 200 books in his career, such as his Mother Goose collection, and numerous religious books based on the lives of the saints.
However, his Strega Nona books made the list of the most frequently challenged or banned picture books between 1990-2000 because of their "supernatural content" so you are not being any more scrupulous than alot of other people have been about the content of these books.
Michael O'Brien, author of Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture, explains that the problem is not so much that magic is present in a book, but how the magic is presented.
For instance, the Potter books use magic in a way that turns the moral order on its head with grave distortions of good and evil. For instance, so-called "black" and "white" magic (a distinction that does not exist) is used by both good and bad characters in the book. This makes magic morally neutral, taking it out of the moral realm completely and making it into a kind of tool.
Contrast this with Christian fantasy, such as The Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings. The difference is that magic is presented in proper context and without upturning the moral order. As O'Brien explains, throughout Lewis' fiction, witches are portrayed in classic terms, as malevolent, manipulative and deceiving. An example would be the witch in The Silver Chair who mesmerizes the children to convince them that there is no sun. But one character, the Marsh-wiggle, deliberately burns himself in the fireplace to shock his mind back to reality. When he snaps out of it, he confronts the witch who then reveals her true nature by turning into a serpent, thus alerting the children to their peril.
When you read Strega Nona, do so through this lens and then determine if it's something you're comfortable with. If not, go with your instincts and find something else.
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Used Cars Illinois – Naperville, IL
The used cars Illinois business is booming thanks to the current market, and Chevrolet of Naperville sits at the forefront of that market. How? Simple. By providing superb customer service for any and all customers that walk through the door. Of course, having a large selection of used Chevy models helps. Take our superb customer-focused attitude and combine it with that wide array of used Chevy models, and you have a winning success for a dealership. We have a used car for everyone here, and even have it all conveniently organized on our website for you to take a look at.
If you would rather just come visit us, then our friendly staff will have no problem helping you find the car that's right for you.
Why Chevy of Naperville?View Used InventorySpecials
What We Offer
Here at Chevrolet of Naperville, we offer many things for the used car buyer. Just driving by the dealership or viewing the website will display a wide selection of reliable vehicles, including certified pre-owned. These used cars can be divided into categories further on our website, like used cars over 30 mpg, or used cars for under $10K. We can even provide you with factory pre-owned vehicles from General Motors.
We also offer an unparalleled car buying experience, that many of our customers have praised time and time again. More on that later; for now, let's take a look at what it takes (in a nutshell) for a car to be considered certified pre-owned.
What Does it Mean to be CPO?
A certified pre-owned vehicle (CPO for short) is a vehicle that has been reconditioned, inspected, and certified to be sold in like-new condition. Typically, these are considered to provide better value for your dollar when compared to your run-of-the-mill used car. Because they are inspected and certified, they come with the peace of mind experienced when driving a new car, but are priced closer to what consumers associate with used vehicle pricing. Especially a Chevy CPO, because all Chevy, Buick, and GMC models go through a 172 multi-point inspection process. Before they are inspected, they first need to be less than 5 years old, and under 75,000 miles.
Since vehicle inspections and benefits of CPOs vary from automaker to automaker, it's important to show you what our CPO vehicles come with when you buy them at Chevrolet of Naperville.
Certified Pre-Owned Inventory
Our CPO inventory is chock full of great deals, especially when you take a closer look at the value for your dollar these vehicles provide.
Take one of our Equinoxes for sale as an example. The 2012 LT Chevy Equinox with 71,875 miles on it is only $14,475. Since it's been inspected and reconditioned — and since modern cars can easily break 200K miles — the mileage isn't an issue at all. It still has plenty of driving life left in it, and is only four years old. Does it miss out on some of the more state-of-the-art technology features and amenities? Yes, but it's almost $10K cheaper than a new 2016 model. It's this combination of quality and dirt cheap pricing that provides the customer with plenty of value.
On top of that, Chevy, Buick, and GM-certified pre-owned vehicles all come with an estimated $2,800 of built-in-value. This comes from the benefits and warranties that are rolled into the vehicle, which are all already included in the price. It's what separates our CPOs from the average used cars.
A 6-year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty with Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation is included, along with a 12-month/12,000 mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty. You'll also be able to take advantage of the exclusive CPO maintenance schedule, which provides a money saving benefit you won't find anywhere else. It includes two maintenance visits for oil, oil and oil filter changes, tire rotations, and vehicle inspections.
Used Inventory
Perhaps you are more interested in purchasing a used vehicle at a cheaper price. If that's the case, check out our extensive selection of used cars. We have everything from cars and trucks, to SUVs. Unlike the certified pre-owned vehicles, you'll be able to find a few other brands hanging around this lot, such as Honda, Hyundai, and Ford, to name a few.
Under $10K
On the website you might notice an "Under $10K" section, which is where we keep cars that have slightly higher miles, but are sold for less than $10,000. The prices range anywhere from around $4,000 to $10,000. While it's impossible to predict what and when something will happen to a used car that's more worn-in, we can guarantee that it's in the best shape to the best of our knowledge. Besides, DIY mechanics typically find more value in buying a car like this for one or two years and running it into the ground, then simply buying another one later on.
Why do we stock these? Because, Chevrolet of Naperville has something for everyone — even DIY mechanics.
Over 30 mpg
We also stock plenty of used vehicles that get over 30 mpg. So if it's efficiency you are looking for at a used car or CPO price, then either browse our website or make sure to ask a member of our team when you arrive.
Factory Pre-Owned Collection
This is also why we can get factory pre-owned cars ordered to the dealership. Hop on our website and see the vehicles that GM has to offer. These vehicles are much closer and more current to retail price and model year than some of our other used vehicles, with very little wear and tear.
Since they are not on our lot, customers will have to view these on the Chevrolet of Naperville website. This provides even more options for our customers, because if the new model they want is currently not available on our lot, they might be able to find it in the factory pre-owned collection. It will still be brand new as far as consumers are concerned, considering these vehicles were lease or rental vehicles before they became part of this collection. Therefore, they have extremely low mileage.
A Five-Star Car Buying Experience at Chevrolet of Naperville
At Chevrolet of Naperville, you'll have a five-star car buying experience. After all, it's our mission to continually improve not only our products, but our services as well. We are constantly trying to find new ways to exceed the needs of our customers, by providing a level of satisfaction and loyalty that is unprecedented. We're different from other dealerships in this regard, because we truly understand that the customer is the life-blood of our business. Without the customer, we would be nothing. Therefore, we will always put your needs and wants above everything else.
These ideals wouldn't manifest themselves at Chevrolet of Naperville if it wasn't for our staff members. Every member of the team is ready and eager to answer any questions you might have, or lend a helping hand when it comes to finding you that perfect dream car at the right price.
The five-star experience? That was given to us by you, the consumer. With over 200 overwhelmingly positive reviews and counting, we have received an average total 4.7 out of 5 stars. This positive display of appreciation and respect proves our dedication to our customers' needs. More importantly, it drives us forward as we keep evolving to discover new ways to exceed your expectations here at Chevrolet of Naperville.