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We've written before about some of the high-profile data breaches occurring in recent months - security breaches that cause some to question the safety of the cloud to store and/or process sensitive data. It seems these stories are reported with increased regularity (sometimes delayed, as in the case of AT&T this month). In fact, Fierce CIO recently called the number of breaches reported this year an "epidemic."
While not all breaches are created equal in their impact, there are sometimes severe consequences for the business or the end consumer. In response, many enterprises, industries and nations are instituting stricter regulations, better security and more severe penalties for infringements - all in hopes of mitigating the risks of placing data on the cloud.
The Evolving Cloud Security Space
The first change we are seeing in response to the growing number of security breaches is that some countries, like Australia, have passed stricter legislations on data residency and sovereignty, resulting in a booming localized cloud data storage market. Similarly, Microsoft recently opened new international data centers, including another in Brazil, where laws require cloud data to be kept within the country. While keeping data resident in the country of origin may satisfy local laws/regulations, as we saw in the recent Microsoft ruling, that data is not necessarily safe from U.S. surveillance - and the threat from hackers still remains
The second major shift we see is that enterprises are adopting additional technologies to protect their data, including cloud security software. The overall cloud security market is expected to grow to almost $9 billion by 2019. I am willing to bet a good portion of that spending will be on cloud security software, not least of all because of the improved control and protection these types of solutions allow enterprises to have over their data.
Cloud Data Protection Gateways are one type of cloud security software that I believe will lead the cloud security market in the coming years. This solution, when implemented using best-in-class encryption or tokenization strategies, can fulfill the security needs of enterprises operating in highly regulated industries and/or geographical areas. Cloud data protection gateways allow enterprises to secure sensitive data fields via tokenization or encryption (FIPS 140-2) techniques. With tokenization the data stays on-premise; with encryption the keys stay local. And end user functionality like searching and sorting on protected data in the cloud is not impacted.
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The basic integration architecture, as defined by ESBs, hasn't changed for more than a decade. Most cloud integration providers still rely on an ESB architecture and their proprietary connectors. As a result, enterprise integration projects suffer from constraints of availability and reliability of these connectors that are not re-usable across other integration vendors. However, the rapid adoption of APIs and almost ubiquitous availability of APIs amongst most SaaS and Cloud applications are rapidly redefining traditional integration approaches and their reliance on proprietary connectors. ...
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Today air travel is a minefield of delays, hassles and customer disappointment. Airlines struggle to revitalize the experience. GE and M2Mi will demonstrate practical examples of how IoT solutions are helping airlines bring back personalization, reduce trip time and improve reliability. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Shyam Varan Nath, Principal Architect with GE, and Dr. Sarah Cooper, M2Mi's VP Business Development and Engineering, will explore the IoT cloud-based platform technologies driving this change including privacy controls, data transparency and integration of real time context wi...
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Business as usual for IT is evolving into a "Make or Buy" decision on a service-by-service conversation with input from the LOBs. How does your organization move forward with cloud? In his general session at 16th Cloud Expo, Paul Maravei, Regional Sales Manager, Hybrid Cloud and Managed Services at Cisco, discusses how Cisco and its partners offer a market-leading portfolio and ecosystem of cloud infrastructure and application services that allow you to uniquely and securely combine cloud business applications and services across multiple cloud delivery models.
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Looking for a good way to present information hierarchy on a web application with at least 3 levels of information - no trees. any ideas?
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In VMware vSphere 5.1, we have implemented a web client that has largely done away with the tree view that was used in our previous native client. We found scalability issues with the tree implementation, since it's not uncommon for there to be 10,000 or more virtual machines in a vSphere environment (where a virtual machine is generally the bottom node of a tree). The centerpiece of the 5.1 web client user experience is the object navigator. You can see a couple of different walkthroughs of the new user experience in the following blog posts:
I say "largely done away with" because we have included access to the tree view to help users transition away from the tree view and into the new object navigator.
The answer here may depend a lot on the scale of your data set, not just in terms of levels but in number of nodes in your hierarchy. If its not that big of data set you can easily just display it all at once.
Otherwise you will need some way to show just certain portions at a time. That probably involves just show the elements at one particular level / branch at a time and also providing some other visual guide as to where in the overall structure the user is viewing data at.
Here's a link that shows a few different ways on presenting hierarchical data. Though I imagine unless your a web graphics guru they might be difficult to implement. Treemap is probably the simplest of the one presented.


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1.- Word search has 7 items to choose from:
- Animals
- Countries of the World
- Cities of the World
- American presidents
- Historical figures
- Kids
- Trademarks
2.- Word search has three levels of difficulty:
- Easy
- Medium
- Difficult
3.- Word search has two game modes:
- List of words (words to find the slopes shown)
- Remaining number of words (the number of words to find earrings shown)
4.- Has two methods of self-generation:
- The maximum number possible (the board is filled with the maximum number of words)
- Limited (the board is filled with a number proportional to the size of the words)
5.- Is available in many languages:
- Catalan
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- French
- Portuguese
The board fits the screen size and ..... and you can play.
Gameplay is very simple; because they are hidden words in a grid of cells filled with letters.
All you have to do is search for a word, and when you find one, mark it with the finger from the first letter to the last. By doing so, if the word is correct it will be marked with a distinctive color and you'll can search the next
The palindrome words, that is, which is also read from right to left and left to right, starting can be labeled either ends.
NOTE: Sometimes are generated at random, unexpected words; especially if they are very short (2 or 3 letters); on these occasions, if the word appears in the dictionary of the topic, when you mark the word, this is added to the list of words and is marked with a distinctive colour.
Complete the game, calculates your score and stores your best times.
Also, if you can not finish the game, do not worry, when you get back can choose to start a new game or continue the game as you left it.
Word Search application is a completely free product that you can download and play without any restrictions.
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Shoot Bubble Deluxe
Make combinations of 3 or more bubbles to make them burst. Clear all the bubbles to level up.
How to play - Don't use the arrows on the bottom, just tap on the game board where you specifically want the ball. Click the menu key to select levels and other options. There is no witch craft in this game, just stick to the game with patience.
Game Features:
1. Puzzle Mode - 300 fun levels of saga puzzles
2. Arcade Mode - The bubbles will go down gradually so you need to shoot quickly to avoid death
3. Game Center - You will get 10 points for each blast of bubbles and can submit the high score to global leader board.
Notes: The first 100 levels of the puzzle mode are derived from frozen bubble and the remaining levels are self-created.
Frozen Free Fall
Get ready for an epic puzzle matching adventure in the Kingdom of Arendelle, inspired by Disney's Frozen! Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf and more of your favorite characters on a journey to slide and match hundreds of icy puzzles for FREE!
Unlock MORE seasonal puzzles and game modes as you explore the land with our new updates!
EXCITING MATCH-3 GAMEPLAY – Slide beautiful and colorful ice crystals to match 3 or more, and test your matching skills with extra challenging objectives!
UNLOCK YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS – Follow the story and play with even more characters like Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, Hans, and more!
UNIQUE POWER-UPS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR EACH CHARACTER – Use Anna's torch to burn up an entire row of crystals, or Elsa's glacier power-up to make all of the same color crystals magically disappear! Try Hans' sword to slash right through the crystals, and explore many more cool power-ups!
Visit Facebook.com/DisneyMobileGames for cool game tips, news and more! Free Fall is free to play but some in-game items may require payment. Now sync your game progress across multiple Android devices through Google+!
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others, in-app purchases that cost real money, push notifications to let you know when we have exciting updates like new content, as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties.
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Where's My Water? Free
Help Swampy by guiding water to his broken shower. Each level is a challenging physics-based puzzle with amazing life-like mechanics. Cut through dirt and guide fresh water, dirty water, toxic water, steam, and ooze through increasingly challenging scenarios! Every drop counts!
In this FREE version, play 15+ challenging puzzles featuring Swampy! Want more levels? Get the full version and play up to 500 amazing puzzles featuring Allie, Cranky, Mystery Duck and MORE!
Full Version Features:
• Original Stories & Characters – Play through 4 unique stories featuring Swampy, Allie, Cranky and Mystery Duck. That's over 500 amazing puzzles!
• Innovative Mechanic – See water in various forms and use your creativity to solve the puzzles – totally stimulating!
• Collectibles, Challenges, and Bonus Levels – Collect special items uniquely designed for each character and complete cool challenges to unlock bonus levels! "Tri-Duck" each level for ultimate bragging rights!
• Brand New Levels Every Week – Hurry and play before they expire, and be sure to use 'Photo Finish' to share how you beat the new levels!
Swampy the Alligator lives in the sewers under the city. He's a little different from the other alligators – he's curious, friendly, and loves taking a nice long shower after a hard day at work. But there's trouble with the pipes and Swampy needs your help getting water to his shower!
Visit www.facebook.com/WheresMyWater for more hints, tips and secrets. Follow Swampy @SwampyTheGator on Twitter.
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties.
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Cut the Rope 2
Cut the Rope 2 brings fresh challenges and unanticipated obstacles to the candy crunching, physics-based phenomenon that has delighted millions of players around the world! If you like Cut the Rope, you'll love Cut the Rope 2!
With new characters, fresh gameplay elements, and, of course, Om Nom, candy collecting has never been so fun! Complete tricky missions to earn medals, advance in the game and access special levels. Play with your friends to see who can get the highest score, or tackle the puzzles on your own!
In his unexpected adventure, Om Nom breaks out of his box and travels through lush forests, busy cities, junkyards and underground tunnels, all in pursuit of one goal – CANDY! Along the way, he encounters the Nommies, the cutest candy collecting helpers a little green monster could wish for!
ALL NEW LOCATIONS TO EXPLORE! Travel through an interactive map to discover new locations filled with candy collecting, rope cutting action.
ALL NEW CHARACTERS TO MEET! Find 7 new characters, the Nommies, to help you on your unexpected journey.
ALL NEW HATS TO BRAG ABOUT! Customize Om Nom, choose your favorite candy and select your finger traces.
ALL NEW ADVENTURES FOR OM NOM! Experience completely new graphics, sound and gameplay elements, including the ability to move Om Nom.
ALL NEW MISSIONS! Collect the perfect number of stars and strategically gather fruit to complete the mission in each level.
• Roto can carry Om Nom to the best candy catching locations
• Lick can make small bridges with his tongue to help Om Nom reach his goal
• Blue can lift Om Nom to new levels of candy hunting fun
• Toss can throw objects, including candy
• Boo can scare Om Nom to jump to new heights
• Snailbrow bravely rolls on walls and ceilings and pushes candies around, like a boss
• Ginger can burn away obstacles between Om Nom and the candy
Don't waste any time - exciting surprises await! Help Om Nom find his way home...out of the forest, through a pond and a junkyard, into the city and beyond!
Cut the Rope 2 supports high resolution for an optimal gaming experience on both phones and tablets.
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Cut the Rope: Time Travel
With two cute monsters to feed in each level, Cut the Rope: Time Travel is twice the fun but familiar to play. If you like Cut the Rope, you'll love Cut the Rope: Time Travel!
There's no time to waste! Visit exciting locations including the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, a Pirate Ship, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Stone Age, Disco Era, Wild West, Asian Dynasty, Industrial Revolution and the Future. Om Nom's ancestors are waiting – and they're getting really hungry for candy!
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is the iKids Awards 2014 winner!
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Bubble Poke™
* Multiple game rules – check the settings!
* Levels – Multiple game levels.
* Multiple bubble colors support (4-8)
* Undo moves.
* Color blind mode.
* High score board.
* Bonus: Game theme live wall paper & clock widget
Bubble Poke™ is a registered trademark of NRS Magic LTD
One touch Drawing
Test your brain with an amazing puzzle game.
One touch Drawing is a simple yet very addictive puzzle.
Many people have the experience playing this kind of game.
The rule is very simple.
Draw given figures with only one touch.
The only problem is "You cannot draw twice the same line".
According to clear levels, new lines and points like below will make it difficult.
1. Line that must be passed twice.
2. One directional line.
3. Warp point.
4. Direction trigger.
5. Way trigger.
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Where's My Perry? Free
Help Agent P get to headquarters for mission briefing by guiding water or steam to power his secret transportation tubes! Transform water in cool forms like ice, steam and solids to solve all sorts of mind-bending puzzles! Every drop counts when it's SPY TIME!
In this FREE version, play 15+ challenging puzzles featuring Agent P! Bonus – can you find the classified level featuring Balloony? Get the full version and play 200+ amazing puzzles featuring Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Animal Agents and crazy-inators!
Full Version Features:
• 200+ ACTION-PACKED LEVELS – Feature vibrant graphics and original clips starring Perry, Monogram, Doofenshmirtz, Carl, Peter the Panda, Pinky the Chihuahua, and more!
• TOP SECRET CRAZY-INATORS – Take water physics to a whole new level with a host of powerful lasers and spy gear!
• COLLECTIBLES, CHALLENGES AND BONUS LEVELS – Uncover top-secret items to unlock bonus levels, featuring Doofenshmirtz' childhood friend, Balloony!
Agent P is trapped in the tubes! Power-up the hydro-generators to help our fedora-wearing spy get back to the business of saving the world!
Visit www.facebook.com/WheresMyWater for more top-secret hints, tips and other classified materials. Some levels might require a small additional fee.
Before you download this experience, please consider that this app contains social media links to connect with others as well as advertising for The Walt Disney Family of Companies and some third parties.
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They were good reading at the time but not good enough to save.
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Game rewind: Spurs' ball movement torches the Trail Blazers
The best basketball of the season is coming as the Spurs charge into the playoffs. The Spurs notched their season high for assists and matched their largest victory of the season Monday night with an impressive 124-89 victory over Portland. During the last several years, Gregg Popovich has focused on offensive improvement because of his […] [Read More]
What the Spurs, Trail Blazers said after Monday's game
The Spurs Media Services representatives were working hard after the Spurs' 124-89 victory over Portland Monday night. Here's a collection of comments from both locker rooms after the game provided by them. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich: (When asked if he was interested in the outcome of tomorrow's Utah – Phoenix game…) "Well everybody […] [Read More]
Five quick thoughts: Has this been Pop's best coaching job ever?
Gregg Popovich has never been one to much celebrate individual honors. He'll cherish his four championships long after his career ends much more than the 2003 NBA Coach of the Year honor he received — the only coaching honor he's received during his NBA career. But after the Spurs notched a 124-89 dismantling of Portland […] [Read More]
Popovich earns at least one Coach of the Year 'vote'
By Mike Monroe Wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference moved Spurs captain Tim Duncan to do some campaigning for Spurs coach Gregg Popovich for Coach of the Year. "Is it time to start the chant?" he said after Monday's 124-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the AT&T Center that […] [Read More]
Spurs' victory margin was one for the books
The Spurs' performance Monday night was a convincing finish to their home schedule of the regular season. Besides wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Spurs notched one of the largest margins of victories in the coaching tenure of Gregg Popovich. San Antonio's 124-89 victory was tied for sixth in victory margin […] [Read More]
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Cleveland coach Byron Scott has been around a lot of good teams over the years in his NBA career. He was a part of three World Championship teams with the "Showtime" Lakers. He later took two New Jersey Nets teams to the NBA Finals. His unabashed admiration of the Spurs from Cleveland's coach was telling. "They're good," […] [Read More]
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Both teams were talkative after the Spurs' 114-98 victory over Cleveland Sunday night at the AT&T Center. Here are some comments from both locker rooms, courtesy of the Spurs' Media Services Department. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich (It seemed like Tony Parker came out intent on getting everyone involved early and getting the offense flowing…) "Well, […] [Read More]
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During that ever-so-rare occurrence known as a Spurs practice, Stephen Jackson is one of the most notable players. Jackson always attempts to be the first player to arrive and always stays extra to work with Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer as they work on his shot. After limited play because of a hamstring injury and a […] [Read More]
Spurs tie team record with seven straight double-digit wins
The Spurs missed out on their opportunity to break an NBA record for most consecutive games with victories of 21 points or more. After notching four consecutive triumphs by that margin or more, the Spurs recorded a 114-98 victory over Cleveland that pulled them another step closer to the top seed in the Western Conference. Despite […] [Read More]
Spurs' young starters must stay sharp
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Reviewed by: Peng Hong L, June 2015
Very interesting tour, well organised. The guide took a group photo. Can we have a copy please?
Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: d p segedin s, June 2015
This tour was amazing!
Reviewed by: ScoutMidwest, May 2015
We took the full day Puffing Billy/Yarra Valley Healesville Sanctuary trip. The coach was clean and comfortable, and the driver was well informed and interesting. We had a nice stop for morning tea/coffee price included and a grand ride in a reserved car on Puffing Billy.
We opted to visit the Healesville Animal Sanctuary rather than the wineries, in the afternoon. If you are traveling with children, this is s good opportunity to see Australian animals with a trained docent. The bird show was amazing.
We had a last minute stop at a chocolate shop, and then home.
For those who have only seen cities in Australia - this trip is a great opportunity to see country and forest.
Hotel Pick Up - nice and easy but also caused us to he ready over an hour before tour actually started. If you are staying anywhere near Federation Square, where the actual tour bus originates, grab a coffee and brekkie and enjoy the walk.
Sun Lotion - if you are doing the Healesville Sanctuary, you might need some for the bird show.
Reviewed by: Brian S, March 2015
Fantastic day, Puffing Billy above expectations.
Reviewed by: Gee, March 2015
Our whole family loved this trip and the whole day itself.
The coach driver Peter had a wealth of local knowledge as well as the history behind the 'Puffing Billy' which made it even more special.
The train ride itself was very enjoyable and our 3 young kids loved it. The trip afterwards around the animal sanctuary was also lovely and our guide Rae was great fun and got our kids involved.
If you are planning on visiting Melbourne and thinking of a day trip then this is a must !
Reviewed by: Vicki W, March 2015
Had a great time tour guide had great knowledge would highly recommend
Reviewed by: Yuri I, February 2015
Good food, amazing scenery, had a wonderful time. The bus driver/tour guide was especially informative and funny. Next time any of my friends want to go on a tour in Melbourne, I'm recommending this!


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Michigan state trooper finds $355,000 hidden in car
Michigan State Police Trooper Jim Gillespie of the Bridgman post said he was patrolling I-94 on Wednesday afternoon when he stopped the driver of the westbound Honda Accord for tailgating, about 30 miles west of Kalamazoo.
Gillespie said the driver, whose name was not released, told him he was on his way home after visiting Detroit.
The trooper became suspicious of the man's story and asked for permission to search the car, to which the driver consented, Gillespie told the Herald-Palladium of St. Joseph.
Gillespie called the Van Buren County sheriff's office for help and Deputy Scott Schmidt arrived with the department's drug-sniffing dog, Xago. When the animal appeared to detect something in the vehicle, the officers started pulling off the door panels and discovered the money in shrink-wrapped plastic packets, most labeled "$50,000."
"That's a lot of money," Gillespie said. "It's the most I've ever gotten in a single traffic stop in my career."
No illegal drugs were found but the money and the car were seized under the state's civil forfeiture law, the trooper said.
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LMS raises $1,878 for orphan program
November 16, 2006
Lansing Middle School students in IDEA, the gifted program at LMS, raised $1,878 in October during a benefit dance for South African orphans.
Kathy Ray, IDEA facilitator, said profits from admission fees and concession sales would buy food and clothing for Lisakhanya Khonzani, an orphan adopted by IDEA, and other orphans through Oceans of Mercy.
Launched in 2002 by Schaun Colin, of Shawnee, Oceans of Mercy is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian organization that offers shelter, education and healthcare to orphaned children at its Oceans of Mercy Village in Port Elizabeth.
IDEA students also plan to send a Christmas care package to Lisakhanya that includes letters and Lansing mementos.
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CERTIFIED Trichloroacetic (TCA) Acid Peel
Free Acid Value = 13%, 20% or 30% *Learn about FAV here.
This is a professional grade "cool-action" (13 and 20) TCA peel with an unbuffered pH of 1.3. TCA is the peel that all other peels are compared to! It has been around for decades, is easy to use, and very predictable. Most dermotologists prefer to use TCA over other acids due to its effectiveness and dependability. If you are looking for long-lasting, dramatic changes in your skin, TCA is the correct choice for you.
**Note** Never try to guage the strength of an acid in a different family to TCA. They are not comparable even if the percentages are the same. If you have more questions relating to acid strengths, please visit our page on everything you wanted to know about chemical peels.
Choose from one of the three available percentages:
- Level 1 TCA 13% (1.3pH) - Beginning peelers looking for more flaking than traditional hydroxy acids.
- Level 2 TCA 20% (1.3pH) - Have been consistently applying 4-5 layers of the 13 and are looking for more.
- Level 3 TCA 30% (1.3pH) * Warning for diluting, CROSS or body use only. Never a beginner peel.
*Who should be using the 30%?
The Level 3 is NOT for everyone. We do NOT EVER recommend the direct application of this undiluted solution to your face. This peel in intended to be diluted with the easy to follow instructions included with the package. This level is not created for a first time chemical peel user. The 30% was created for people that:
- Have a desire to use multiple percentages and only want to purchase one product. Dilute to desired percentage (10% - 25%).
- Want to treat their body. Pigmentation, scarring, mole and skin tag removal and more. The 30% can be used full-strength for these reasons.
TCA is a highly regarded acid and is perfect for treating common issues such as:
- Acne
- Skin Tone Irregularities
- Texture Problems
- Age Spots
- Fine Wrinkles
- Scarring and Acne Scars
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TCA peels are generally considered safe for darker skin types. *Always prepare darker skin with a melanin inhibitor for a minimum of 2-3 weeks before your first TCA peel to avoid any unintended color changes in the skin. It will improve color, freshness, texture, skin tone, and fine wrinkles. It will also improve superficial discoloration, such as age spots. It may improve blotches and can sometimes improve dark circles under your eyes. TCA is a natural 2nd step when other acids stop producing benefits. *You must prepare your skin for any acid peel (especially a medium depth acid such as TCA). If you are prone to fever blisters, the acid can cause a breakout. Prescription medications must be used before a TCA peel is applied or the breakouts could cause scarring.
What is Cool-Action?
|*If you have arrived at this page from the recommendation of our French Blogger, Follow recommendations above and do NOT choose the 30%. TCA 30 is far too strong for a full facial peel. Only purchase this if you are planning on diluting it.
Understanding Layers
- Apply first layer of TCA peel solution. *30% will never be layered.
- Wait approximately 3-5 minutes *(the proteins in the skin coagulate, then the acid self-neutralizes).
- Decide if more layers are necessary.
- Apply next layer directly on top of the first. *(It will go through the first layer and coagulate the layer below)
- Wait another 3-5 minutes.
- Decide if more layers are necessary.
- Is there frosing apparant on the skin? White hazy. = stop
- Some areas are white and some are not? You may apply another coating of acid to areas that are NOT white.
- Rinse well
- Apply Luminosity Method for extra regeneration and peeling.
Treating ScarsTCA peel is a great acid to use when treating scars. As you break down the scar tissues and stimulate the growth of replacement tissues, you can move things along even faster by incorporating a Copper Peptide into your revision regimen. You can purchase a complete scar kit with TCA here, or you can just go directly to our copper page here.
- Soak wooden pick in peel solution.
- Apply solution to interior of scar with medium pressure.
- Watch for frosting on rim of scar.
- Rinse well with cold water.
- Scab will form.
- Apply copper and emu oil to aid in remodeling.
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TCA peel application. This is a diluted percentage.
TCA 13 and 20: Purified Water, SD Alcohol 40, Trichloroacetic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycine, Fructose, Urea, Niacinamide, Inositol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Menthol Crystals
TCA 30: Purified Water, Trichloroacetic acid, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycine, Fructose, Urea, Niacinamide, Inositol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol. pH 1.2 - 1.4.
Prep B Solution: SD Alcohol 90%, Phenol 1%, Water. (2oz.)
Luminosity: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, , Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Retinol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid.
*California residents: This TCA peel product contains TCA. You may still purchase this product by agreeing to our Shipping Policy during the checkout phase.
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Robinson, Verified Buyer 10/04/13
GREAT CHOICE. I am AA with medium brown skin that has pigmentation problems. My skin is normally resistant to anything over the counter. But this peel is great! I have only progressed to 3 layers, but that's all I have ever needed. I go from application to completely peeled in about 7 days. The 13% resurfaces my skin nicely with no burning, scarring, or discomfort. Its strong enough to do the job and will keep using this product for quite some time.
Carla, Verified Buyer 05/30/14
TCA 13% TRY IT! I purchased this a while ago but was afraid to use it because of the anticipated downtime. I bought glycolic acid and lactic acid peels instead and used them periodically. I have been using Retin A micro 4% and finally tried the TCA 13% - just one layer. I didn't have any frosting and found the application to be less stinging than the other two types of peels that I had used in the past. Maybe the menthol in it makes it feel more like a freeze/burn. I also found an alternative, somewhat unorthodox use for this product. I used it to peel off my daugher's planters warts, dapping it on once or twice a week after soaking her feet. It worked well for that. The salicylic acid peels would probably also work well or better.
Christy, Verified Buyer 01/16/14
ITS WORKING! I started with the lighter glycolic peels and worked up to this one. It's a mess to deal with while it's actually peeling, but I am seeing my acne scarring and skin discoloration beginning to fade! It is definitely worth a little inconvenience. If you're thinking of trying thisproduct, please stick with it. It's not an overnight "fix", but it does work. I've been using Platinum Skin Care's products (skin care & peels) for about 8 months now and am very pleased with the results. I'm thrilled to have something I can do at home.
L Campbell, Verified Buyer 05/02/14
LOTS OF BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! I've used glycolic peels for a few years and finally mustered up the courage to try TCA. I started with the 13% and diluted the solution with water, 1:1 for the first peel. I've done 4 peels spaced 7-10 days apart, all diluted, and have gradually increased the strength with each peel. I'm up to about a 9% solution and my skin is loving every minute of it. For the last two peels I've experimented with applying 2 layers of the diluted solution. This approach has resulted in some really positive changes to skin tone, discoloration, and wrinkling. All with very little redness, no frosting, minimal discomfort, and no down time. I'm smitten with this product!
STEPHANIE P., Verified Buyer 01/26/15
Customer service has been stellar! Their was not a question I had, unanswered.Being a first time customer I was pleased with the texture change in my skin after just one peel.I'm very excited to see the finale results! Thanks so much,Steph*
Helen, 12/28/14 A must try product!
I have tried everything there is to offer for acne scars. Nothing has worked until I tried a tca peel. I was skeptical to put acid on my face but I'm tired of buying hundreds of dollars worth of makeup to cover my acne scars. Even with foundation I could still notice the pits in my skin. I cried many times because I felt so ugly. I would rather have dark marks then scars..I'm about done with my peeling. I see a huge improvement. I almost forgot what normal skin looks like without acne scars: ')
I'm so blessed and thankful for this absolutely great company. I plan to do one more tca peel with two or three layers. So i will update everyone on that experience: )
Myles S., Verified Buyer 11/20/14
Fantastic as always! We have been ordering from you for years although your records may not show this; I had too sign up again due to the changes on the site! Great service, quick delivery and incredible products!
Sharon Hiner, Verified Buyer 06/23/14
I have been a TCA user for 10 years. I HAD thick, oily, sun-scarred skin. After my first peel, my skin was luminous, less oily, and the scarring had virtually disappeared. In my opinion, TCA should only be used by someone who has experienced the process professionally so they know what to expect. I have been doing my own peels for the past 5 years on both my face and the back of my hands and there is nothing that makes my skin look fresher or more youthful. I highly recommend it.
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Independent delivery services to wireless terminals capable of supporting multiple radio interfaces is achieved through the employment of a service management center (SMC). The SMC determines the set of services and parameters based on the capability and service profile of the wireless terminal.
1. A method for use in a service management function in a wireless network, the method comprising:
receiving a first message indicating a request for a service for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) and a type of access network through which the WTRU is connected;
determining that the WTRU should receive the service based on the type of access network through which the WTRU is connected and a Quality of Service (QoS) requirement associated with the service; and
transmitting a second message to establish the service for the WTRU.
2. The method of
maintaining a profile associated with the WTRU;
wherein the determining that the WTRU should receive the service is further based on the profile.
3. The method of
4. The method of
receiving a third message indicating that the WTRU has changed access networks; and
determining whether to modify the service based on the third message.
5. The method of
updating the profile associated with the WTRU based on the third message.
6. The method of
7. A service management function comprising:
a circuit configured to receive a first message indicating a request for a service for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) and a type of access network through which the WTRU is connected;
a circuit configured to determine that the WTRU should receive the service based on the type of access network through which the WTRU is connected and a Quality of Service (QoS) requirement associated with the service; and
a circuit configured to send a second message to establish the service for the WTRU.
8. The service management function of
a circuit configured to maintain a profile associated with the WTRU;
wherein the circuit configured to determine that the WTRU should receive the service is configured to determine that the WTRU should receive the service further based on the profile.
9. The service management function of
10. The service management function of
a circuit configured to receive a third message indicating that the WTRU has changed access networks; and
a circuit configured to determine whether to modify the service based on the third message.
11. The service management function of
updating the profile associated with the WTRU based on the third message.
12. The service management function of
This application claims priority from U.S. provisional application No. 60/530,195 filed on Dec. 17, 2003, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth.
The present invention relates to wireless networks and more particularly to method and apparatus for delivering services to wireless terminals capable of supporting multiple radio interfaces and network infrastructures.
Wireless systems currently in use are mainly voice/services based. Supplemental services such as short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS), instant messaging service (IMS) and the like have been deployed over wireless systems and generate significant revenues for the operators. This is complicated by the fact that these services are closely tied to specific technologies and network infrastructure and users may not be able to reach these services by way of another wireless access technology other than the one supported by the user's terminal.
Various wireless local area networks (WLANs) such as IEEE 802.11, and wireless metropolitan area networks (WMANs) such as IEEE 802.16 and 802.20 have been developed. While there are functional distinctions between WLANs and WMANs, "WLANs" as used herein are intended to include WLANs, WMANs and similar wireless networks. The development of the WLANs such as IEEE 802.11, 802.16 and 802.20 among others, the integration of such networks into existing wireless networks such as General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), universal mobile telecommunication system (UMTS), code division multiple access 2000 (CDMA 2000) to name just a few, together with the variety of wireless terminals that can support such technologies, it is advantageous to provide for independent delivery of such services to wireless terminals capable of supporting multiple radio interfaces and network infrastructures.
While these different services are typically separately accessed by the user, it is often the case where the availability of the services or type of service desired changes dynamically. In addition to changes in the type of data transferred by a single device such as transfer of data during a conversation, it is often the case that a user wishes to continue to communicate but wishes to change devices during a session. A simple example of this would be a user engaging in a live text message conversation session on fixed location computer, and then continuing the live text message conversation session while traveling. This sort of continuation of a single session would be particularly useful, for example, in cases where the session is being used in connection with maintenance and repair work, which may also include such functions as database access. Such changes of devices or communications services are difficult because the connections are substantially different in their configuration.
According to the present invention, selection is made of a radio access technology (RAT) in a system which includes at least two networks having different RAT capabilities compatible with the RAT capabilities for communicating with a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) having multiple RAT capabilities. The WTRU establishes a connection with said first network, which provides an address to the WTRU. A service management center (SMC) communicates with the WTRU and a service client/servers (SC/S). The WTRU registers with the SMC to receive services and the SMC having means for retrieving a user profile of the WTRU forwarded to said SMC and sending a request for capability of said WTRU. The WTRU responds to the request to provide information including a capability and a service profile to said SMC. The SMC responds to the information for determining services to be provided to the WTRU and activates the SC/S to provide the service. The SC/S provides an acknowledgement to the SMC responsive to the activation; and the SMC responds to the acknowledgment by providing an acknowledgment to the WTRU.
The present invention will be understood for the consideration of the accompanying figures wherein like elements are designated by like numerals, and, wherein:
Hereafter, a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) includes but is not limited to a user equipment, mobile station, fixed or mobile subscriber unit, pager, or any other type of device capable of operating in a wireless environment. When referred to hereafter, a base station includes but is not limited to an access point (AP) such as an IEEE 802.11 access point, a Node B, site controller or any other type of interfacing device in a wireless environment.
The present invention provides method and apparatus for providing such independent delivery of such services to wireless terminals capable of supporting multiple radio interfaces through the employment of a service management center (SMC) 53, which determines the set of services and parameters based on the capability and service profile of the wireless terminal.
The wireless networks include general packet radio service (GPRS) 33, a third generation partnership (3GPP) network 34 and a 3GPP 2 network 34, and are connected to the IP or other protocol network 51 through the wireless network with which it is associated and by way of a variety of transport protocol, such as internet protocol (IP) or X.25. These network implementations are given as examples, and it is understood that other types of network implementations may be used with the present invention.
The WLANs 31-33 are a plurality of type 802 WLANs or WMANs such as 802.11, 802.16 and 802.20 although it is contemplated that other types of WLAN connections can be used. Each of these WLANs 31-33 is capable of serving wireless terminals to illustrate, a laptop 41 equipped with an 802.11 compatible WLAN card connected via air interface of WLAN 31; two (2) types of personal digital assistants (PDAs) 42 and 43 connected via air interface of WLANs 32 and 43; a cellphone with data capabilities 45 connected via GPRS network 34; a cellphone PDA combination device 44 connected via 3GPP network 35; a cellphone 46 equipped with a screen for displaying video images connected via 3GPP2 network 36 are illustrated in
The various air interfaces 31-36 connect to a network connection 51 which can be an IP network or other suitable network connection. This connection may incorporate the Internet or any other network available to one or more of the air interfaces 31-36.
A service management center (SMC) 53 is in communication with the air interfaces 31-36, either directly or through the network connection 51. The SMC 51 determines the set of services and parameters based on the capability and service profile of the WTRUs 41-44 (user profile 56). Service clients or servers (SC/S) 55 are a variety of communications functions available through the network connection 51 or directly through the air interfaces 31-36 such as shown by the connection to WLANs 31, 32. It is also possible to provide the SC/S functions 55 through the SMC 53 which provides the connection through the network connection 51. The SC/S can provide any of a variety of supplemental services, such as messaging services including SMS, MMS and IMS, voice over IP (VoIP) information and data retrieval services and entertainment services. Additional services provided by SC/S functions 55 can be particular information, data or entertainment services which may be provided independently of the user's primary service provider and independent of the SMC 53. In some cases, the optimum connection to the particular SC/S 55 can be independent of the SMC 53 while in other cases, the SMC 53 may be advantageously used to either connect the user to the SC/S 55 or to supervise a network connection between the SC/S 55 and the user.
Particular ones of the WTRUs 41-46 are capable of communicating with a globally available data network such as the general packet radio service (GPRS), a third generation partnership (3GPP) network or a 3GPP 2 network, through the wireless network with which it is associated and by way of a variety of transport protocols, such as internet protocol (IP) or X.25. The latter protocol provides a low speed packet switched data service. Alternatively, communication may be by way of specific service protocol such as SMS simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) or a similar service. For example, the laptop 41 of
The system architecture is such that the WTRUs 41-46 know of the existence of the SMC 53 and the SMC 53 can also be known to the wireless network that supports the WTRUs, such as the 802.11 network which supports device 12. Also, any of the WTRUs 41-46 may be interchangeably used with any of the WLANs 31-33 or wireless wide area network WWAN 34-36, when they are provided with the appropriate wireless communication interfaces.
The SMC 53 maintains an updated profile of the capabilities of the WTRU 41-46 which include: radio access technology (RAT) capabilities such as a global system for mobile communications/general packet radio service (GSM/GPRS), Bluetooth� and 802.11. If these basic capabilities change, the SMC 53 is notified. For example, when a user removes the 802.11 card which enables communication of the device with the 802.11 WLAN, the SMC 53 is notified and updates the profile 56. The WTRU's unavailability and connections to the networks may also be maintained in the profile 56, for example GSM-connected, GPRS-available, Bluetooth�-recently available and 802.11-unknown.
Additionally, information regarding various services may be maintained in the profile. These service factors include costs for the services and quality of service (QoS) of the services.
The wireless device, such as device 12 may contain a logical entity that communicates with the SMC 53 at the network side. This entity may be embedded in device 12 or included in a universal integrated circuit card (UICC).
Initially, the WTRU 41-46, is connected using one of the wireless networks 31-36. The user requests a set of services compatible with his/her service profile, terminal capabilities, such as processing power, memory availability, screen size and type (i.e. color, black and white) and the like, and the access technology of the device, such as, for example, bandwidth, bit rate, QoS and the like. The SMC, when contacted by either the WTRU 41-46, or an external entity trying to access the WTRU 41-46, ascertains the best approach to RAT usage. For example, if access is made by way of a GPRS network 34 when an 802.11 WLAN network 31 is also available and meets the service criteria, the WTRU 41-46, requests establishment of an 802.11 connection. The GPRS is either dropped or maintained. The WTRU 41-46 alternatively has simultaneous access by way of multiple RATs, and the SMC 53 may direct/switch traffic between these multiple RATs. In some cases the SMC 53 may request the WTRU 41-46 to establish certain RAT connections when the status is unknown based on latency requirements.
In the event that a user elects to move to a different technology coverage area, the user updates current status of the WTRU 41-46. The user sends the update to the SMC 53. The SMC 53 updates the service profile and forwards the request to the SC/S 55 to potentially adjust the media/service parameters to accommodate the new environment and terminal capability.
If the service is adjusted, the SC/S 55 acknowledges the changes to the SMC 53 whereupon the SMC 53 acknowledges the changes and sends an acceptance report to the WTRU 41-46. Depending on circumstances and calling source, the SMC 53 may decide to switch RAT 56 (hand off between RATs). The SMC 53 may instruct the WTRU 41-46 to switch to a specific connection or to drop the current connection and to expect establishment of a new connection.
Similarly, the user engaged in a session may wish to transfer the session to a different WTRU (WTRUs 41-46). In that instance, the session is established with a first device, for example WTRU 41. The user may then determine it convenient to physically move away from WTRU 41 but continue the session using a different WTRU such as PDA 43. The session can be transferred to the PDA 43. If necessary, the SMC 53 can transfer the service 55 either to another network connection 51 or through a connection via the SMC 53. Likewise the session can originate with communications through the SMC 53 and continue either through the SMC 53 or through another network connection 51. In cases where the connection to a SC/S 55 is established directly through the network connection 51, the SMC 53 may still be used to control the transfer. This is different from a handoff of a single WTRU 41-46 to a different service 31-36 in that the handoff is from one WTRU to a different WTRU 43, in this case from WTRU 41 to WTRU 43. Since the services 55 provided through network connections 51 is separate from the service management function 53, the user's ability to use networked services is enhanced.
The SMC 53 determines the set of services (step 81), and activates the SC/S 55 (step 85) which sends an acknowledgement to the SMC 53 (step 86). This acknowledge (ACK) is transferred by the SMC through the Internet (step 87), and to the user device (step 88), whereupon service is established (step 91). The service established may be supported by the GPRS network 40 or the WTRU 45 may be switched to another network, such as an 802.11 network 31.
As described above, the SMC 53, depending upon the capability of the WTRU 45 and the required services, may switch the wireless device to another network, for example, switching the wireless device from the 802.11 WLAN to the GPRS, or vice versa, or retains service on both the WLAN and GPRS networks.
Although the embodiments of
Although the features and elements of the present invention are described in the preferred embodiments in particular combinations, each feature or element can be used alone (without the other features and elements of the preferred embodiments) or in various combinations with or without other features and elements of the present invention.
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