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Waterloo's John Lord is a self taught preservationist. His early passions were antique clocks and steam engines. About 20 years ago, old glass caught his eye.
"It's the past that interests me. I like the restoration, the bring-it-back. I like raising the dead. That's what it amounts to for me," said Lord. John says only the concept of the past is valued. Its objects and materials aren't. He says we should all be preservationists.
"The idea of a throw away culture and irrelevance bothers me. The whole point of pop culture today is how fast can you turn it over? Get another one. What's newest? What's latest?"
John's current project is a once in a lifetime chance to preserve the past.
His reputation with glass restoration had reached a group hoping to restore a forgotten work of art: A glass mosaic crafted by Lewis Comfort Tiffany.
The mosaic, depicting the last supper, is mounted in the chapel at the Spa Apartments in Clifton Springs. The chapel was spared the wrecking ball 40 years ago by local citizens who valued the remaining life the old building offered. Remarkably, the mosaic, one of only three in the world, remained unnoticed for four more decades.
"Let's show Tiffany the way he was meant to be seen. Let's reverse some of the damage."
John estimated there are about 400 individual tiles of Tiffany glass per square foot.
"Individual pieces of glass for each eye, each mouth, each lip, each fingertip. Some of them are over a dozen pieces of glass just in the iris and the eyes."
The financial donors of this project wish to remain anonymous. The initial estimate for the restoration was about $25,000.
"I started at the top, did the worst damage first, so I'm working towards the sides them coming down."
Word of the restoration has spread and the plans for the project have grown. A lighting engineer will modernize the way the mosaic is illuminated, the surrounding walls will be restored, and plans are moving forward to install a period organ in the chapel. Plans to unveil the Tiffany have been pushed back from Easter to Christmas.
A pragmatic John Lord respects the rare Tiffany but simply wants it restored.
"I'm only going to get one shot at this. I can either sit and wish I did it, or do it. I'm not afraid of mistakes. I'm accountable."That about sums up John's advice to anyone afraid of slipping into irrelevance, like old disposable things.
"All you can do is fail, or you can sit and be a failure."
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Indiana Department of Transportation SEP 14 Report Alternate Pavement Type
Appendix H PR 69 (IR-31121)
Six (6) contractors participated in the bidding (6 PCCP options and 4 HMA option were bid) and all bids were substantially below the engineer's estimate. One (1) Contractor participated in both pavement type pay options. All contractors had the option to bid either HMA pay items section or PCCP pay items section or both. There was a third section in this bid was that comprised all the common items for the contract. The low bidder was determined from:
INDOT provided the following pavement design thickness for this project:
Bid Analysis Summary
The low bid amount, out of all 6 bids, was for HMA pay items option (Bidder A) and after adding PW cost of HMA and PCCP to the respective pavement type options, PCCP option was the low bid (Bidder A). PCCP pay items option was awarded for this contract. The PW cost factor affected the outcome of the bidding.
INDOT compared the estimated cost with actual low bid costs of both pavement types. The following table shows the cost comparison with low bid of those pavement items that were relative to the mainline pavements and relative to this alternate bid for pavement type.
All other items in the bids were common to both types of pavement. Shoulders and "S" Lines are to be HMA.
* All Bidders were higher on HMA items.
The above table shows that pavement item bids on PCCP are lower than the estimates used in evaluation but on HMA all items are higher than the estimates except few. This indicates that a true cost savings was realized by INDOT in this process.
The table below compares some of the HMA items on the common section for the contract to check for unbalanced bids. These bids appear to be consistent and no anomalies were found.
INDOT did not realize a saving immediately, at the bid opening, (HMA Low Bid - PCCP Low Bid = -$165,344.71). However after using the Bid Analysis amounts (after PW costs applied), INDOT saved the tax payers approximately $707,416.66 over the 50 year service life of the pavement. These savings include the reduction of INDOT's consultant cost of $30,000.00 for producing two sets of typical plan sheets and quantities. The in-house costs for INDOT were determined negligible.
The PW cost for future maintenance did impact the bid and which contractor received the contract. INDOT believes using this process of alternate bids for pavement type selection on this project was very successful.
PW of Future Maintenance of the Pavement I-69 (IR-31121)
PW of HMA Section = $2,353,504.28
PW of PCCP Section = $1,480,742.91
PW = F [1/(1+i)n]
Where: F = Future Construction Cost
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Caramel Apple pancake is a variation in the normal pan cake we make. But the taste is totally different from the pancakes due to the use of caramel. Though the dish looks elegant and tastes good, it is easy to prepare and can be eaten in breakfast or in evening snacks or as a dessert. You can also satisfy your sudden guests with this exotic apple recipe and leave them wondering how you prepared such a wonderful dish in minutes.
Ingredients :
5 Tbsp. butter
½ cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 -2 medium sized apples; thinly sliced
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Salt – 1 pinch
1 cup milk
1 egg
3 Tbsp. melted butter
Method to make Batter:
1) In medium bowl measure flour and add sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sift together.
2) In a different bowl whisk the egg and add it to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth. If the batter is very thick to pour add milk to it. If you are a vegetarian you can increase the amount of milk instead of egg.
Method to make the Caramel Pancake :
1) Heat a frying pan and sauté the butter. Add the brown sugar to it. Cook on a medium flame till the sugar melts.
2) Add the cinnamon powder to the caramel and fry for 1-2 minutes.
3) Add the apple slices to the caramel and fry for 3-4 minutes till the apples are evenly coated with the caramel and becomes a bit tender.
4) Once the apple is caramelized add the batter over the apple slices covering it evenly.
5) Keep the frying pan on the oven on medium heat till the entire batter along with the caramelized apple is baked properly.
6) Once the aroma of the caramel is released, flip the apple pan cake with the help of a spatula so that the caramelized coating of the pan cake is on the upper edge. Fry the other end for 3-4 minutes.
7) Serve hot or chilled with the caramelized surface on top.
Microwave Version :
1) Pre heat the oven at 80% power.
2) Take a microwave safe bowl (medium sized) and add butter to it. Melt the butter and then add the brown sugar.
3) Cook for 4-5 minutes at 80% power till the sugar melts.
4) Add the cinnamon powder and microwave for 1 minute.
5) Stir the caramel with a spatula so that the sugar and cinnamon mixes well. Place the apple slices evenly on top of the caramel and bake for 2-3 minutes at 80% power.
6) Then pour the batter evenly over the slices apple and caramel mixture evenly and microwave for 15-20 minutes at 80% power. Make sure that you bake until the edges are golden brown.
7) Let the pancake stand as it is for 10 minutes.
8 ) Invert on a serving dish and cut into slices and serve hot or chilled.
To Garnish and Serve:
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2) Top each slice of pancake with whipped cream and serve.
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Published: 14:00 GMT Standard Time - Thursday 26 January 2012
Sudanese Christians suffering amid humanitarian crises and persecution
Project(s): 48-990
Christians are suffering in escalating humanitarian crises caused by conflicts in South Sudan and the border regions, while Christians and churches in Sudan are facing increased hostility because of their faith.
Barnabas Aid has provided supplies
for needy Sudanese Christians
An estimated 3,000 people have been killed and over 100,000 displaced in ethnic violence that has engulfed South Sudan's Jonglei state. Entire villages have been burnt to the ground and, as aid agencies struggle to reach those who have been forced from their homes, many people have resorted to eating wild fruit.
Christians and church leaders have been among those killed; churches and other buildings used for Christian ministry have been destroyed in the violence.
One Christian leader who was among the evacuees from the town of Pibor said:
I saw children, women and many people resting under the trees, suffering from hunger, mosquito bites, lacking sleeping materials and drinking unclean water sometimes from the swamps and rivers… It was a tragic and miserable situation that I ever witnessed in my life.
Troubled border region
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in the contested border region is also deteriorating rapidly. Fighting, which broke out after the Sudan Armed Forces occupied Abyei last May, has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, and there are fears of a large-scale famine in the states of Southern Kordofan and the Blue Nile. The US special envoy for Sudan said that more than a quarter of a million people could be on the brink of famine by March.
Christians, especially church leaders, have been targeted in this brutal campaign because they are presumed to oppose Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir.
Anti-Christian hostility
In Sudan, which is 98 per cent Muslim, Christians and churches have been facing increased hostility since mainly Christian South Sudan gained independence in July 2011. There have been reports of church leaders being threatened, arrested and abducted. On 16 January, two church leaders were seized in Rabak, south of the capital Khartoum; a ransom of 500,000 Sudanese pounds (US$180,000) was demanded for their release.
Christian leaders fear that the situation for the Church in Sudan will only become more difficult. President al-Bashir has repeatedly stated his intentions to adopt an entirely Islamic constitution and increase the reach of sharia law, making life and ministry increasingly dangerous for Christians.
Barnabas is helping
Barnabas Aid has been supporting Christians in what are now the separate countries of Sudan and South Sudan for many years. Recent help has included food aid for thousands of Christians affected by violence, the provision of a borewell, income generation and microfinance initiatives, a health clinic and support for a prison ministry, as well as funding for a number of schools.
Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Aid, said:
Christians throughout Sudan, South Sudan and the border region are in tremendous need. They are suffering the humanitarian effects of the various conflicts and face added hostility – particularly in Sudan and the border region – because of their faith. Please remember them in your prayers and give whatever you can to help us meet their practical needs.
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If you would like to help Christians in Sudan and South Sudan, please make a donation to the Sudan General Fund (project 48-990). using our secure server.
If you prefer to telephone, dial: 0800 587 4006 from within the UK or +44 1672 565031 from outside the UK. Please quote project reference Sudan General Fund (project 48-990).
If you prefer to send a cheque by post: Click this link for the address of our regional office. Please quote project reference Sudan General Fund (project 48-990).
For a quick donation of £3.00 by SMS (see terms and conditions here) text Barnabas/990 to 70007 (Please note: This facility is presently only available to UK supporters).
- For an end to the fighting in both South Sudan and the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan.
- That humanitarian aid will quickly reach all those affected by the conflicts.
- For Christians who are being targeted because of their faith, that they will be encouraged and blessed, knowing that the Spirit of glory and of God rests on them (1 Peter 4:14).
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- 5Barnabas launches major rescue effort for Christian women and children trapped in Sudan - 2 years ago
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Located on preferred floors, Sheraton Club guest rooms offer upgraded amenities, free bottled water, and complimentary fitness center access. Club guests also have special access to the Club Lounge. A relaxing, upscale space, the Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres and a variety of beverage options. Take advantage of the private Club Lounge where you can connect with friends, meet with your team, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Need to get some work done? A copier/fax/printer and complimentary office supplies are ready to go.
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For non-US hotels, rates confirmed in USD may be converted to local currency by the hotel at your time of stay, based on the exchange rate used by the hotel and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Credit card charges are subject to additional currency conversions by banks or credit card companies, which are not within the hotel's control and may impact the amount charged to your credit card. Please contact the hotel if you have any questions.
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Disability Accessible Policy
Hotel facilities are disability accessible. The hotel is pleased to offer two accessible guest rooms.
Alcohol Policy
Alcoholic beverage service is restricted to those 18 years or older.
Age Requirement Policy
Guests must be 18 years or older with photo identification to reserve a room.
Cheque Acceptance Policy
Personal cheques are not accepted.
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Cribs are provided upon request (free of charge). Hotel does not provide blankets, bumpers or pillows with our cribs. Guest must bring their own.
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Rockwell Collins Incorporated, Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $35 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract modification to develop, demonstrate, and transition Tactical Targeting Network technology and related interoperable technologies such as Quint Network technology to support information exchange between the tactical edge platforms and users within the Defense Department. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York, is the contracting activity.
Intelligent Software Solutions Incorporated, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is being awarded a nearly $50 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide software maintenance and enhancements to Web-Enabled Temporal Analysis System tool kit baselines. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York, is the contracting activity.
Booze Allen Hamilton, Herndon, Virginia, is being awarded approximately $19 million for reports and other deliverables to Air Force Research Laboratory Intelligence Data Handling and Understanding Division while developing, testing and deploying survivable, integrated tools for the intelligence enterprise. The reports and deliverables will include the following: technical analyses, studies, assessments, capability gap analysis, and innovation recommendations. Air Force Materiel Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is the contracting activity.
BAE Systems, Arlington, Virginia, is being awarded about $11 million to develop airborne processing and sensor system hardware and software, including storage for real-time on-board detection and tracking of large numbers-20,000-plus-of dismounts and vehicles over a wide area. It will integrate the tracker with the Wide Area Motion Imaging (WAMI) sensor as well as communications links to the ground station and will develop storage, chipping, dissemination, and processing control. Ground processing software will also be developed to support exploitation of WAMI downlink video and ancillary data. Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
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including us!) about God of War III is: "It's God of War ... in HD." And, as our last preview attested, that's not such a bad thing. In fact, while the demo was impressive in its own right, the game's director tells us they've added depth of field, motion blur, and high dynamic range lighting to the finished product. Too technical, right? We'll just use our fallback word: awesome.
For this hands-on, we went all the way up to the first boss and beat him ... err, after several tries. It's none other than a certain God of the Sea, and he's pretty moody on account of Kratos and a bunch of Titans trying to scale Mount Olympus. In fact, there's a gathering of the gods up there and they're all pretty miffed: Zeus, Helios, Hermes, Poseidon, Hades, and a mysterious someone else. Based on this preview, they're going to do everything they can to try and make sure Kratos doesn't play king of the hill on their precious mountain.
Read on for our experience with the opening of God of War III up to, and including, the first boss battle. If you're hoping to go into this game spoiler-free next month, you might want to stop here; otherwise, press on!
When you boot the GoW III disc, you're greeted with Kratos' familiar face staring at you, just waiting to start the game, When you do, the camera zooms in, and he barks, "My vengeance ends now!" Things fade to black, then stodgy old Zeus narrates a scaled-down version of what's been happening on Mount Olympus and a majestic eagle soars gracefully towards the summit of the gods' domain. But, as it continues its lofty ascent, it's unceremoniously pulped into avian jelly by a plummeting boulder.
Soon, you'll see the aforementioned gods staring down the sheer face of Olympus, watching a wide range of Titans (one looks like the Thing, another is made out of blue electricity, another jagged rock, and then there's bosomy Gaia) scale upwards. One Titan tears out a massive chunk of the mountain and hurls it upwards, doing some damage to the godly parapets. This doesn't sit well with Poseidon, and he Supermans down the rock face, slamming into a Titan's chest and driving him into a deep pool far below. A pool that starts spiraling until massive tendrils of water take hold of the Titans, yanking them off the mountain.
After all that, the game finally begins and lets you take control of Kratos. Gaia has become ensnared by one of the waterry tentacles and she needs you to free her. So you'll battle your way up her arm, past the generic GoW minions that come up out of the ground, before finally learning what has her pinned by the wrist: it's a huge water horse with multiple crab legs and boulders inside. Apparently being the master of the ocean has some perks. You have to battle this thing several times while making your way over Gaia (and at one point, through her ... right past her heart) before you eventually come face to face with Poseidon, complete with a gigantic, electrified trident.
That's just the first boss battle, and where Sony stopped us. Oh, and yes, those first-person kills are brutal. The control scheme is identical to previous incarnations of the game with the same combos and the same Blades of Athena, although we had access to only one magical power. Kratos also has the Wings of Icarus but we weren't able to switch to anything else. Apparently he'll be stripped of some powers and abilities later in the game, but this Kratos was fairly robust. And steroidal.
Sony did tell us that the item system was changed, although we didn't get a chance to use it. A brief look shows that it's been much simplified into one giant wheel but, honestly, we never spent that much time in the items screen in the God of War games, anyway. The puzzle elements (move this, flip this switch, figure out how to open that) make a return, but the guts of these games have always been steeped in dealing as much damage as possible to your enemies while yelling "ZEUS!" every now and then.
Speaking of guts, there are plenty of those in the game as well! You might remember tearing Helios' head off if you played the demo, and in this first foray into the game you get to gut a centaur-looking creature and watch his entrails spill onto the ground. Just like Han Solo and the Tauntaun, except you don't have to stuff anyone inside. Just about the time you've forgotten about those guts, Kratos faces off against Poseidon, and there's even more gore waiting for you there, in extreme closeup no less. There's a really juicy squish and splatter when Kratos pulls a Roy Batty on Poseidon.
But if you strip away the updated graphics, this is still just God of War; however, like we we said, that's not a bad thing. This opening scene is so epic in scale that you'll find yourself wondering what the ending of the game is going to look like. From all the rumblings, it sounds like Sony isn't done with God of War yet. They're clear to say this is the end of "a trilogy" and we hope it can satisfy everything that the previous three games (gotta toss God of War: Chains of Olympus in there!) have led us to expect.
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What is PCI DSS?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements designed to ensure that ALL companies that process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Essentially any merchant that has a Merchant ID (MID) must adhere to these standards.
What does it protect and who does it apply to?
PCI protects credit cardholder data. They break it down into 2 types of data: Cardholder Data and Sensitive Authentication Data, according to the PCI DSS requirements:
Who manages it?
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) was launched by industry leaders on September 7, 2006 to manage the ongoing evolution of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards with focus on improving payment account security throughout the transaction process. The PCI DSS is administered and managed by the PCI SSC (www.pcisecuritystandards.org), an independent body that was created by the major payment card brands (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and JCB.).
It is important to note, the payment brands (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, etc.) and acquirers are responsible for enforcing compliance, not the PCI council.
How do I know if I have to adhere to PCI?
If you process, store or transmit credit card information then you must adhere to PCI. In fact, before you are given a merchant ID that allows you to process transactions you must have a PCI audit to confirm that you adhere to the standards.
Note that if you outsource your checkout to clearinghouse 3rd party payers like GoogleCheckout then you do not process, store or transmit credit card information, the 3rd party does.
All merchants will fall into one of the four merchant levels based on Visa transaction volume over a 12-month period. Transaction volume is based on the aggregate number of Visa transactions (inclusive of credit, debit and prepaid) from a merchant Doing Business As ('DBA'). In cases where a merchant corporation has more than one DBA, Visa acquirers must consider the aggregate volume of transactions stored, processed or transmitted by the corporate entity to determine the validation level. If data is not aggregated, such that the corporate entity does not store, process or transmit cardholder data on behalf of multiple DBAs, acquirers will continue to consider the DBA's individual transaction volume to determine the validation level.
Merchant levels as defined by Visa:
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Any merchant -- regardless of acceptance channel -- processing over 6M Visa transactions per year. Any merchant that Visa, at its sole discretion, determines should meet the Level 1 merchant requirements to minimize risk to the Visa system.
Any merchant -- regardless of acceptance channel -- processing 1M to 6M Visa transactions per year.
Any merchant processing 20,000 to 1M Visa e-commerce transactions per year.
Any merchant processing fewer than 20,000 Visa e-commerce transactions per year, and all other merchants -- regardless of acceptance channel -- processing up to 1M Visa transactions per year.
* Any merchant that has suffered a data breach may be escalated to a higher validation level.
Source: Visa.com
Can I avoid a PCI audit?
Yes, by outsourcing the checkout process on your ecommerce site to a third party.
Not all ecommerce sites have to process, store or transmit credit card information itself. In fact, many smaller sites will outsource the "checkout" process to a third party. In these cases, the third party is the one processing, storing and transmitting credit card information and hence the ecommerce site doesn't have to have a PCI audit.
Who does the audits?
The PCI audit must be completed by an approved Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). Generally the QSA, because they are very expensive, only comes in after the company has completed the necessary internal audits and remediation/documentation necessary to pass the audit. Therefore, many companies will hire a security consultant familiar with PCI DSS to help them prepare for the audit by the QSA. The QSA is the person who will do the on-site visit.
What are the PCI standards?
There are 211 different PCI standards. These standards are organized into 12 requirements. The 12 requirements are organized into 6 sections. An example of a standard is:
Section 3 - Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program
Requirement 6 - Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Standard 6.1 - Ensure that all system components and software have the latest vendor-supplied security patches installed. Install relevant security patches within one month of release.
The test for standard 6.1 is:
a) For a sample of system components and related software, compare the list of security patches installed on each system to the most recent vendor security patch list, to verify that current vendor patches are installed b) Examine policies related to security patch installation to verify they require installation of all relevant new security patches within 1 month
This table shows the sections and the corresponding requirements.
Here is the full detail of the standard:
PCI DSS Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures, Version 2.0 (PDF)
What does PCI require?
PCI requires:
• Separate app/db servers
• Web application firewall (WAF)
• Daily log review
• Remote access server
• File integrity monitoring (FIM)
• Encryption
• SSL certificates
• Two-factor authentication for VPN connections
• Vulnerability scanning (on a quarterly basis)
• Annual penetration testing
• Offsite backup
• Patch management
• Antivirus
• Change management
• Firewall/IDS/IPS
Below we describe which of these items we offer and which the client needs to provide to have a PCI compliant environment.
PCI Stack
This diagram shows the components of a typical PCI stack. Some items can be purchased independently and others are provided by the client. Each is described in the following table with more detail.
Clients must have a separate web and database servers. So any PCI configuration requires at least two servers. They can be cloud or dedicated servers. In addition to the standard services offered with a dedicated server (HW, patch management, monitoring etc.), a PCI client must have:
This device monitors all web traffic going to and from the web server to ensure it isn't displaying credit card information on web pages, or sending cardholder data to unauthorized users.
This is a piece of software installed on critical servers to monitor for changes to configuration files. FIM notifies someone every time any change to a specific set of configuration files occurs.
Every server must have antivirus software with current subscriptions.
When connecting to servers, the administrators must use two-factor authentication for VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection.
PCI requires server and network events be logged to a logging server and the logs be reviewed daily.
Every public-facing web page of the application that may carry transaction information must have an SSL certificate.
Every server and network device has to have a documented patch management process.
The data must be backed up offsite. The backup must be encrypted and not transmit to the open internet.
You must have an approved scanning vendor (ASV) scan your network and servers for vulnerabilities on a quarterly basis. You also must review the results of that scan and make changes to address any security holes.
Client Responsibility
There are other items that are required and will have to be provided by the client.
Penetration Testing
Once a year, and after major changes to the application, you must have an outside firm perform internal and external penetration testing. It takes about 50-100 hours of work to complete the test. It requires the use of technology to scan the target servers and human use of the application to attempt to hack the application and database.
QSA Audit
PCI certification is granted only once a QSA has completed the audit and written a final report. This must be done by a qualified QSA per the list on Visa.com
Cardholder data must be encrypted in the database.
What is Two-Factor Authentication for VPN?
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection between the servers must have two-factor authentication in place. This means that the user must enter a username and password plus one other method (hence two-factor) to confirm their identify. In the case of our product, we use the user's cell phone to confirm their identify.
When a user enters his username and password to log into the VPN, our product will send a text message to the user's cell phone number on record. The user then replies to that text message to confirm the login, and then the VPN connection automatically completes. The user can use a text message, phone app or even call to confirm the login.
The client will remotely access their servers using a two- factor remote VPN connection. This is a new product that any VPN client may want to consider.
What is an SSL Certificate?
In order to safely transmit information online, a SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate provides the encryption of sensitive data, including financial and healthcare. A SSL certificate verifies the identity of a website, allowing web browsers to display a secure website.
Especially important with cloud infrastructures, an SSL certificate is a special piece of software that can encrypt data moving between two or more endpoints, such as from a browser to a server containing an application or website.
PCI requires an SSL certificate for any website that captures or displays credit card information. Any of the Online Tech SSL products will meet these needs. Note that the client may need more than one.
What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?
A WAF is a device that monitors the internet traffic going to and from a web server. It examines the data on a web page to see if it contains restricted information. For example, it might check to see if a credit card number is being displayed on a page where it isn't supposed to be, and if so, the WAF will warn the administrator.
It's a bit like a firewall but instead of looking at the packets of data to make sure it isn't going to/from the wrong IP address, it puts packets together into the human readable form and makes sure that doesn't contain unintended data.
Is a WAF required for PCI?
PCI requires that either the client go through a secure code review or have a WAF. Code review can be more expensive and time-consuming than deploying a WAF.
In mid-2008, "Application layer firewall" [legacy term] or "Web application firewall" technology was upgraded from a 'best practice' to a requirement.
WAF technology is now required in the protection of public-facing web applications, especially where hosts are determined to be financially significant or financial data [credit card detail] is processed.
What is File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)?
File integrity monitoring (FIM) makes sure that critical files, such as configuration files, are not changed nefariously. Depending on the application, there may be configuration files that contain information for the application or database. Hackers will attempt to find and modify those configuration files which can modify how the program runs. FIM monitors the critical files (ones you have configured the system to monitor) and makes sure someone knows every time there is a change.
What does it take to deploy a FIM?
It can take a good bit of work to deploy and properly configure a FIM. You need a good understanding of the application and database and how they use various files. You then need to tell the FIM which files those are and which changes should be flagged. As the application changes, the FIM may need to be updated. Many PCI compliant providers will offer the FIM tool, but not the extra effort it takes to configure and maintain it.
Where is FIM installed?
FIM is a piece of software that is installed on the actual server that it is protecting.
What is Daily Log Review?
PCI requires logging of all server and network events (all activity on the system) and that someone reviews those logs to check for user patterns and abnormal activity that may indicate a breach or attempted breach. This can require a significant amount of manual time and expertise. It has to be done by a security expert who knows that he is looking for, and can be outsourced to a trusted and credible security provider.
About Daily Log Review
Our service includes logging and daily log analysis. The events from covered devices are written to Online Tech's centralized log server which is reviewed daily by a security analyst for abnormal behavior. A report is generated daily (for Online Tech as a whole, not just for a specific client) that our engineers review. This service includes both the logging and the daily log analysis.
Patch Management
PCI requires that servers be patched on a regular and documented basis. Each dedicated server includes OTManage, which includes patch management and documentation. At Online Tech, we offer three different levels of patch management; notify clients of outstanding updates waiting to be applied; and offer any assistance with patch installation to ensure comprehensive security measures are implemented accurately and timely.
Vulnerability Scanning
PCI requires all public-facing web pages scanned by an approved scanning vendor (ASV) on a quarterly basis. Visa.com contains a list of all approved scanning vendors.
Our client can log into the scanning portal to run a quarterly vulnerability scan. This scan checks for open ports, updated patches, antivirus and other features of the OS (operating system) to make sure it is secure. It generates a report called the ROC (Report on Controls) which is required to maintain PCI compliance, and can be sent to auditors to fulfill the PCI requirement.
How do you configure a PCI stack?
We offer a collection of products (WAF, FIM etc.) that can be used to configure a shared or dedicated PCI compliant solution.
The size of servers is based on the client's application. The solution requires though separate database and web/app servers. The servers can be physical dedicated servers, managed cloud servers or virtual servers on a client's private cloud.
Add the following items for a complete PCI stack solution:
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) for each server
- Daily Log Review
- Two-Factor Authentication for VPN
- SSL Certificate for the covered domains
- Offsite Backup for each server
- Antivirus for each server


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Love them or hate them. A local guild is having and up coming show. They have an open door policy about meetings, they are once a month. Drive wouldn't be too bad. But I hesitate. I know would be a way to make sewing friends maybe. But they are in an upscale part of town at a church and that's one of the things that make me hesitate. It seems like they have some nice lectures and things. What are you experiences with guilds?
What hesitate? You will be "Nearer, my God to thee"!
------"Improvise, adapt and overcome." - Clint Eastwood/Heartbreak Ridge
A new guild started not so far away at a Bernina Dealer. I was apprehensive as I do not own Bernina...and I've never been a " joiner". However, I went and met awesome quilters of all levels. There is NO pressure to buy Bernina, but it is cool to see the demos.
I look forward to the Guild meetings and it gives me the nudge to completion for show n tell. The other quilters are super helpful with suggestions and encouragement.
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don't care about the church thing about snobbiness cos of the area it's in
You'll never know if hou don't try? Worse case you'll have wasted (part of) aan Day.
If I may kindly say, that you should consider yourself a worthy potential member! Regardless of the location and assumed membership, you really do not know where they (the members) are from. And if they are true ''believers'' as a church group, they should hold no bias and welcome you warmly into their fold. I think it should be safe to assume they are a friendly group. I also think that the location may make it a safer place to meet.
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Especially if they meet after dark.
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That's part of it too. It's at night right after work. I would have to run home eat quickly and then go. And in the winter it's dark and I'm not a big fan of driving long distances after dark. And the fact I'm just not a joiner. But I think it would help me if I got involved with something other then work and family drama. -- Edited on 1/3/13 1:48 PM --
How about waiting until the days are longer and then joining? As for the after work part, that often is the case. Grab a bite and go join it when the days lengthen enough to make you feel better about evenings.
I do not like to drive after dark. I'd not like to drive a long distance in the dark either. Too dangerous, as limited visibility and the weather.
Could you find a quilting class during the day on a weekend and join that for some fun? I'm hoping to take a short applique class this spring. No details yet of when it will be. I want to learn more and keep thes brain cells moving and growing.
I am as shy and quiet as they come when it comes to social gatherings but once that initial ice is broken, then the social aspect is very important to me. I find much camaraderie in PR and among the ladies of my LQS where I have been working part time... Making the effort to extend yourself to this group will pay off in the end. I totally understand the night time thing but when else could you meet if you work full time? Bring a sandwich or snack... I'd even plan to go directly from work if the time was that tight.
I went on a quilt retreat once and the only person I knew was the woman who coordinated the event. I was a bit of an outsider as far as the group was because I was the first one to join them in a few years. The project we started with the Judy Niemeyer - 4th of July so it was a complicated paper piecing project where I was the slowest person in terms of work done... and talk about feeling awkward? That I did. I had figured that I had not really connected with members of this group but since then it seems the ice has melted... I feel like my circle of close friends has grown a little... and it feels good.
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Hometech HI-4001 Elongated Bidet-Wash Hygiene Toilet Seat - White
This item qualifies for free shipping within the USA! (except to Hawaii & Alaska)!!!
Feel Fresh Bidet N' Wash Hygiene System easily replaces most standard toilet seats. For those that don't have the room necessary for another bathroom fixture, the bidet toilet seat is the answer! Excellent quality, luxurious comfort and affordability are what you will experience with a HomeTech brand bidet seat. Feel Fresh bidets include a convenient and attractive side panel with easy to use push button controls. Two separate spray nozzles (serving the special needs of women and men) Both water pressure and water temperature can easily be adjusted. This wonderful heated bidet seat comes completely assembled. Super easy to install !! The seat is connected just like a toilet seat , and the water connection is connected to the speedy that your toilet is connected to. Any parts needed are included in the box, including instructions. Comfortable heated seat Includes Warm Air Dryer Fits One and Two Piece Toilets Made with germ resistant durable molded plastic Self-cleaning spray nozzle Thermostat controlled water temperature Built-in memory system regulates water pressure and temperature Double anti back-flow devices Easy replaces most standard toilet seats Designed to fit one and two pieces toilet Quiet closing Hydraulic Seat Lid Comfortable heated seat Push button control panel - Easy to Use Seat sensor safety (will not operate without sitting on seat) 4 Adjustable water temperature settings. Self-cleaning twin spray nozzles Easily to install (comes with "T" for your cold water inlet) Built-in ground fault production Plugs into standard 120v electrical (has 4' cord). It is super easy to install.Anyone a tiny bit handy can install it. Elongated style measures 19.5"W x 18-.6"D x 6-052"H inches Full manufacturers warranty included Click Here for HI-4001 Series Specifications Why consider a bidet"Think about it. When you want clean hands, you don't wipe them with a dry towel - you wash them! So when it comes to personal hygiene, you should have the same assurance of total cleanliness. Bidets have been proven to be more thorough, more comfortable, and more hygienic. They're recognized as the most preferred means of personal hygiene and are used by millions of men, women and children.Offers independence for those with limited mobility, arthiritis, back pain, obesity, muscular disorders, and physical challenges. Brings comfort for those that suffer from hemorrhoids, diarrhea and colostomy issues. Unlike tissue, they are plumbing and septic friendly, as well as easier on the enviroment.As a personal hygiene system, a bidet is the height of luxury, and yet one of the most beneficial additions you can make to your daily habits. Besides delivering everday freshness to both men and women, a bidet maintains optimum hygiene, alleviates many medical conditions, offers help in cleansing for the elderly and generally contributes to better health. It may feel like an indulgence, but regular use is one of the most practical things you can do for yourself
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"Am I too old for volunteering?"
Not at all! Despite of the youthful and kind of informal look of our website, our services and programs are not at all targeted only at students and young people. Indeed, we have participants of all ages.
Social commitment, the interest in other cultures and intercultural learning are not bound to a specific age. The reasons for more mature individuals to participate in our programs might include professional reorientation, a time-out from job, family and everyday life, or the wish to share professional qualifications and life experiences with other people.
We particularly want to encourage older individuals to take part in our programs. Often, older volunteers are particularly useful to the organisations and projects abroad we cooperate with, as with the years come life experience, professional expertise and patience - all valuable skills that are useful for volunteering abroad.
Accommodation: Our flat-sharing accommodation options are of good standard and are also suitable for the demands of most older participants. However, in case you expect a higher standard, there is always the possibility to upgrade to hotel accommodation. For longer durations of stay at hotels, we are able to offer attractive rates due to our structure as a network of local tour operators. Alternatively, you may opt for a stay with a local host family of your age. This is indeed a very enriching experience, bringing you close to local culture and lifestyle.


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The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) has launched its planning process for its 25 year transportation plan, an effort that will ultimately establish a regional framework for local transportation planning decisions.
The CAMPO team seeks widespread public input to create a plan that makes sense for the entire capital area. They will host a series of workshops around the region to focus on transportation needs and get resident input.
The Round Rock workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room C.
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ABSN Board member
Paulette Flamond, Manager - Northeast Aboriginal Business & Wellness Centre
Paulette Flamond, Metis, has spent her career serving Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan, Alberta and now in BC as the Manager of the Northeast Aboriginal Business and Wellness Centre. Her most recent accomplishments include the success of Walk in Balance Two Conference and an Aboriginal Wellness Gathering of 250 participants.
Paulette currently sits on the Native Economic Development Advisory Board (NEDAB) for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and as a Board Member for the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
Paulette is actively involved in producing Aboriginal documentaries and events that highlight Aboriginal Culture and business success.
Northeast Aboriginal Business Development & Wellness Centre
10039 - 100th Street
Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Y5
Phone: (250) 785-1870 Toll Free: 1-888-783-1870 Fax: (250) 785-1883
ABSN Board Member
Helder Ponte - Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency
Mr. Ponte is the ABSN Board Representative from the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency. He is presently the Director of the Economic Sector for the Ktunaxa Nation. He has been working for the Ktunaxa Nation since 1980. He has an academic background in economic development, public finance & business administration. Prior to his current position of Director of the Economic Sector of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, he was the project manager for the development of the $45 million St. Eugene Mission Resort, a first class destination facility near Cranbrook. Mr. Ponte has worked on a number of projects (small and large), and has been involved in many of the key First Nations Economic development initiatives in BC. Over the years, he has addressed many conferences and written extensively in the fields of economic development, economy building and public finance in the context of First Nation communities. During the same period, he has also sat on a number of local, regional, provincial, national boards and committees whose mandate is building First Nations economies. He holds the designations of Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer and Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager.
Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency
207 - 14th Avenue North
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3W3
Phone: (250) 426-0595 Fax: (250) 426-0802
ABSN Vice-Chair
Rocio Zielinski,, Operations and Loans Managerr - Sto:lo Community Futures Development Corporation
Rocio Zielinski started with Stó:lō Community Futures in 2005 and was recently appointed Operations and Loans Manager. Over the last couple of years, she has been managing the SCF business lending and services program working with Aboriginals who want to start, or expand a business within the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, and providing after-care. Rocio has expanded SCF's services into the local Stó:lō Communities by opening SCF's first Satellite Office on Seabird Island First Nation (Agassiz, BC) and is currently working on two other Pilot Satellite Offices at Sumas First Nation (Abbotsford, BC) and Leq'á:mel First Nation (Deroche, BC). This allows the Community Members, who struggle with transportation issues, have the benefit of having the lending services and assistance in their reach to meet their needs.
Rocio is originally from Los Angeles, California and her Aboriginal ancestry is from Mexico.
Sto:lo Community Futures Development Corporation
Building 10 – Third Floor
7201 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Phone – Direct: (604) 824-5272
Fax: (604) 858-3829
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Vince Prince
Vince Prince, Executive Director - Aboriginal Business & Community Development Centre
Aboriginal Business & Community Development Centre
3845 - 15th Avenue
Prince George, BC V2N 1A4
Phone: (250) 562-6325 Fax: (250) 562-6326
Jacqueline Ridley
Jacqueline Ridley, Office Administrator - Tribal Resources Investment Corp
Jacquie Ridley joined the Tricorp team in January 2000. She began as the Reception/Loan Administrator and was responsible for day to day front line duties, preparation of the corporation's loan security documentation and registration of the security agreements.
In 2003, Jacquie became part of the finance team and her additional responsibilities now include managing the day to day operational accounting for Tricorp and Nesika. Her other duties include maintenance of the computer network, computers and updating this website. She continues to work at finding new ways to improve and streamline the processes in her position and seeks out training that will help her accomplish those goals.
A new role that she has taken on is working closely with management on Board matters. She is responsible for setting up meetings, ensuring the Board receives the necessary information in preparation for conference calls and meetings.
Tribal Resources Investment Corporation
344-2nd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1G6
Phone (250) 624-3535 Toll Free 1-800-665-3201 Fax (250) 624-3883
ABSN Board Member
Art Lew, General Manager - Haida Gwaii Community Futures
Art Lew is the General Manager for Haida Gwaii Community Futures. He holds University degrees in Business Administration and in Community Economic Development. He has held positions in management consulting, in senior management in a variety of business sectors and as an owner mnaager of a small business. His Community Economic Development experience has spanned the last 11 years, playing a major role in building the capacity of the Islands' communities and of their residents, and by supporting efforts to expand economic opportunities.
Haida Gwaii Community Futures
1730 Hodges Avenue
Mailing Address, PO Box 40
Masset, BC V0T 1M0
Phone (250) 626-5594 Toll Free: 1-888-328-5594 Fax: (250) 626-5693
ABSN Secretary Treasurer
Yvonne Scotchman, Board Secretary - Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN)
Yvonne has trained and worked in the Economic Development area for at least 10 years within the Aboriginal communities surrounding Lytton, Lillooet and Merritt. Yvonne was the Economic Development Officer for the Fraser Canyon Tribal Association Bands for six years and was involved in education, training, feasibility studies, business plan developments, funding proposals, negotiations with various levels of government (first nations, municipal, provincial, federal) in the development of community projects to a 50 MW hydro power project on a creek running through one of the reserves. Yvonne has since retired from the Fraser Canyon Tribal Association and has stayed involved in the field through various committees and boards within the economic development area.
CFDC of Central Interior First Nations
#215 - 345 Chief Alex Thomas Way
Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1
Phone: (250) 828-9833 Fax: (250) 828-9972
ABSN Board Member
Sandy Wong, General Manager - Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation (TACC)
Sandy Wong has been involved with the Aboriginal community in British Columbia for over 20 years. With a background in accounting and finance, Sandy has worked in various capacities with Aboriginal organizations. He brings to TACC a broad range of experience in many areas including employment and training, housing and economic development. Sandy is a strong advocate of individual entrepreneurs becoming the catalyst for achieving economic independence within Aboriginal communities.
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
508 - 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Phone (604) 926-5626 Toll Free: 1-800-779-7199 Fax: (604) 926-5627
Trevor Kempthorne, ABSN Chair
Trevor is the General Manager for - First Nations Agricultural Lending Association
Trevor Kempthorne and his wife Barb have three sons, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
Trevor has 25 years experience working in Aboriginal Agriculture as a management advisor. He is a graduate of the Agriculture program from Northern Lights College.
In 2001, Trevor joined First Nation Agricultural Lending Association's (FNALA) team improving business by increasing loan activity and client relations through extension services. The development of partnerships with the private sector and government has resulted in a noticeable increase in farming activity at all levels in the First Nations' communities across BC. Trevor currently manages all FNAA business activities:
The WRMT looks at opportunities in R/D, distribution and consulting services. WRMT is currently developing a new business; Black Creek Ranch Grass Fed Beef, a niche product.
In 2008, Trevor volunteered as an assessor for the World Bank, evaluating economic development projects from around the world for third world countries.
Trevor also sits as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Small Scale Food Processors Association and is Vice president and a founding member of the Aboriginal Agricultural Educational Society of British Columbia. He is the past chair of the National Aboriginal Agricultural Council working committee, an organization committed to developing business services and increasing financing for Aboriginal Farmers, and processors across Canada.
First Nations Agricultural Lending Association
PO Box 1186 Stn Main
Kamloops, BC V2C 6H3
Phone: 1-778-469-5040 Fax: (778) 469-5030
Violet Hill, ABSN Board Member
Violet Hill, Executive Director for: Native Fishing Association
Violet grew up in a commercial fishing family and is married to a successful commercial fisherman. She has extensive knowledge and experience with commercial fisheries and coastal Native people and communities. Violet has worked as the Executive Director for The Native Fishing Association since 2005, and before that she was the NFA Loans Officer for 19 years. In addition to her position at NFA Violet was the Program Coordinator for the Allocation Transfer Program with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (2002-2007). She also was formerly a Board Member for the Pacific Region License Appeal Board. Prior to working with NFA Violet was employed as Office Manager at Northern Native Fishing Corporation.
Native Fishing Association
710-100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver BC V2T 1AZ
Phone: 1-604-913-2997 Fax: 1-604-913-2995
EX-Officio Members of the Board
Ken McDonald, Director
Lands & Economic Development
Aboriginal Business Canada Program
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Economic Development Partnerships
1138 Melville Street, Suite 600
Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3
Phone: 1-604-666-5080
Marie Gallant, Executive Director
Community Futures Association of BC
1056 - 409 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1
Phone: 1-604-685-2332 Fax: (604) 681-6576
Karen White, Senior Advisor
Economic, Business and Labour Initiatives
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
PO Box 9100
Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V9W 9B1
Phone: (250) 387-2535 Fax: (250) 356-94
George Hunter, Chief Executive Officer
Small Business BC
Suite 82 - 601 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
Phone: (604) 775-5475 Fax: (604) 775-5520 Toll Free: 1-800-667-2272
Helen Glavinic Bakker
Western Economic Diversification Canada
700 - 333 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5G9
Phone: (604)-666-4849 Fax: (604) 666-2353 Toll Free: 1-888-338-9378
Stewart Anderson
Van City Credit Union
PO Box 2120
Vancouver, BC V6B 5R8
Phone: (604)787-1988 Fax: (604)877-7993 Toll Free: 1-888-Vancity (2489)


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Obama Calls Russian Plan a 'Breakthrough,' Says Syria Is No Threat to the U.S.
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The Syrian president sat down with Charlie Rose.
His chances in Congress remain dubious.
Ari Fleischer's dare actually worked.
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He's not a fan of this war.
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"It matters here if nothing is done."
The kid's daring us to attack!
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