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American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham)
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is proud to support IoT Asia 2017. We are delighted that IoT Asia will continue to bring together industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and provide insights and solutions.
AmCham Singapore's 700 member companies include many trail-blazing pioneers in the technology industry. We and our members look forward with enthusiasm to continuing to contribute to economic growth and technology advancement in Singapore and throughout this dynamic region.
For more information, please visit http://www.amcham.org.sg/
Asia Cloud Computing Association (ACCA)
The ACCA is the apex industry trade association that represents the stakeholders of the cloud computing ecosystem in Asia Pacific. The ACCA's primary mission is to accelerate adoption of cloud computing in Asia, creating a trusted and compelling market environment and a safe and consistent regulatory environment for cloud computing products and services.
ACCA represents the interests of the cloud computing community in public policy debates through expert working groups, best practice recommendations and thought leadership. The working groups draw on subject matter expertise and experience from the member companies.
ACCA promotes growth and development of cloud computing in Asia Pacific through dialogue, training, and public education. ACCA is a vendor-neutral platform for members to discuss implementation and growth strategies, share ideas, and establish policies and best practices relating to the cloud computing ecosystem.
For more information visit http://www.asiacloudcomputing.org and contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Association of Electronic Industries Singapore (AEIS)
The Association of Electronic Industries in Singapore (AEIS) is the only industry association representing the electronics business in Singapore.
AEIS represents all facets of the electronics and supporting services industries. It covers manufacturers of industrial electronics, electronic components and consumer electronics products as well as industrial electronics companies associated with the electronics industry.
Since its inception on 7 November 1973, AEIS has played a vital role in promoting the industries not only within Singapore, but also within the international business community. This is achieved through its ongoing trade development efforts to help Singapore companies better penetrate and favorably positioned itself in the overseas markets.
For more information, visit www.aeis.org.sg
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
Bluetooth is the global wireless standard for simple, secure connectivity. Propelled by a global community of more than 30,000 companies, Bluetooth serves to unify, harmonize, and drive innovation in the vast range of connected devices all around us. Through collective creation and shared technical standards, Bluetooth simplifies, secures and enriches the technology experience of users worldwide.
For more information, please visit https://www.bluetooth.com/
Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA)
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA) is a non-profit business league established to facilitate the interaction, and advance the interests, of the entities involved in the vehicle communication environment. The Connected Vehicle Trade Association enables the collaboration of companies, organizations, and governmental bodies engaged in developing bidirectional vehicle communications. Membership is open to any corporation, public entities, standards and specification organizations and educational institutions.
For more information, please visit www.connectedvehicle.org
Creative Innovation Works
Creative Innovation Works has extensive experience working for both global enterprises and local municipalities developing connected technology solutions that range from urban experience design to Internet of Things applications for B2B and B2C clients.
Creative Innovation Works is specialised in guiding multi-stakeholder innovation developments with an emphasis on end-user value creation within the often-disruptive context of IoT. Clients and partners are supported through means of an advanced toolkit that guides them through the translation of fast moving trends into relevant user experiences, in order to extract the most promising value propositions coupled with strategically focused business models for implementation. www.creativeinnovationworks.com
DevSecOps Singapore
Break down the barriers between development, operations and security.
DevSecOps Singapore is an open platform for discussion & knowledge sharing. By bringing together developers, testers, architects, sysadmins and security folks we explore proven and novel ways to put security into DevOps and build it into the SDLC, end-to-end.
For more information about DevSecOps Singapore, please visit https://www.meetup.com/DevSecOps-Singapore/
DutchCham Singapore
The mission of DutchCham (Dutch Chamber of Commerce) is to stimulate business for our members, Dutch companies and professionals based in Singapore and Singaporean companies interested to work with Dutch companies and represent their interests to local stakeholders.
DutchCham is a non-profit, member-driven organisation and with an expanding league of corporate members we are able create platforms for the promotion of the Dutch-Singapore business.
As the organiser of the DutchCham Winsemius awards for sustainability and innovation we recognise and celebrate the long-standing commercial ties between The Netherlands and Singapore.
DutchCham plays a pivotal role in the Dutch business community in Singapore, with close collaboration of the Dutch Embassy and other private and governmental entities.
We facilitate the sharing of Business-to-Business expertise in specific industries like Maritime, Water, High-Tech and Food &Nutrition and we help our members finding their way in the dynamics of the economic and political landscape of South East Asia.
For more information, please visit http://dutchcham.sg/
European Chamber of Commerce
The European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (EuroCham) has the mission to represent the common interests of the European business community in promoting bilateral trade, services and investments between Europe and Singapore and Asia-Pacific. It was established in 1991 as the European Business Association and has been active since 2001 when it became a Chamber of Commerce.
EuroCham is a non-profit membership fee-based organisation with a membership composed of the European National Business Groups (NBGs) in Singapore as well as direct corporate members. EuroCham provides its members with an information and exchange forum and a lobbying channel to Singaporean and European political & economic circles. EuroCham is the sole European representative at the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) Council.
FMFF (Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders) was established in 1987 as a National Logistics Association. In 2000, FMFF was recognised by Ministry of Transport as the National Association representing logistics in Malaysia and internationally
Collectively, FMFF has more than 1100 members nationwide in Selangor, Penang, Johor, Sarawak, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. Selangor has the largest number of members, numbering 629.
FMFF is represented in many forums such as Trade Facilitation Working Group (MITI), regular Dialogues with MITI, MOF, MOT, Customs (Private Sector-Customs Liaison Meeting). FMFF is a member of the Port Consultative Committee of Federal Ports and have regular meetings and dialogues with the Port/Terminal operators and State Customs Authorities.
FMFF also sits on the Advisory Board of MOHE (Ministry of Higher Education) on Vocational Training.
FMFF is also a member of FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarding Associations), FAPAA (Federation of Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Agents) and AFFA (Asean Federation of Forwarders Association).
FMFF endorses relevant Conferences, Seminars, Training programs by Conference organizers and other Training providers that updates and enhance relevant knowledge and expertise in logistics.
FMFF is also committed to implement a sustainable capacity development program for its members and the logistics industry at large by conducting the Foundation Course in Multi-modal transport and FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding. Presently, FMFF is collaborating with Malaysian University of Science & Technology in conducting the FIATA Diploma program and with UTAR (Centre for Extension Education) for the Foundation course.
For more information, please visit www.fmff.net
Multimodal Transport (in collaboration with UNESCAP) and the FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding.
Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants. For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies? www.frost.com
GlobalPlatform defines and develops specifications to facilitate the secure deployment and management of multiple embedded applications on secure chip technology. Its standardized infrastructure empowers service providers to develop services once and deploy across different markets, devices and channels. GlobalPlatform's security and privacy parameters enable dynamic combinations of secure and non-secure services from multiple providers on the same device, providing a foundation for market convergence and innovative new cross-sector partnerships.
GlobalPlatform is the international industry standard for trusted end-to-end secure deployment and management solutions. The technology's widespread global adoption across finance, mobile/telecom, government, premium content, automotive, healthcare, retail and transit sectors delivers cost and time-to-market efficiencies to all. GlobalPlatform supports the long-term interoperability and scalability of application deployment and management through its secure chip technology open compliance program.
As a non-profit, member-driven association, GlobalPlatform has cross-market representation from all continents. 130+ members contribute to technical committees and market-led task forces.
For more information on GlobalPlatform membership visit www.globalplatform.org
GS1 Singapore
GS1 Singapore is part of the not-for-profit Global Standards 1 (GS1) organisation based in Belgium, Brussels with offices in 115 countries and is affiliated to the Singapore Manufacturing Federation.
GS1 Singapore has close to 2,000 member companies across multiple sectors and is working with organisations and public agencies such as SPRING Singapore, iDA, CUSTOMS, HSA and e2i to promote and drive adoption of standards, in turn helping Singapore companies improve their competitiveness and operational efficiencies.
GS1 Standards leverage on technology tools such as RFID, Barcoding, Electronic Data Interchange (eDI) to facilitate interoperability and provide structure to many industries and sectors.
For more information, please visit www.gs1.org/countries/singapore
HomeGrid Forum
HomeGrid Forum (HGF) is an industry alliance that brings together the world's best in technology innovators, silicon vendors, system manufacturers and service providers to promote G.hn, a globally recognized gigabit home networking technology based on ITU-T standards. Over 70 members promote the global adoption of G.hn, a single unified, multi-sourced networking technology – over coax, copper pairs, powerline, and plastic optical fiber – while continuing to support HomePNA deployments and their transition to G.hn. HomeGrid Forum provides G.hn silicon and system certification through a strict compliance and interoperability testing program.
For more information, please visit http://www.homegridforum.org/
Intellectual Property Intermediary (IPI)
IPI assists enterprises in sourcing for enabling technology and capability to meet their innovation needs.
Established under Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry, IPI focuses on industry needs and translates their innovation objectives into specific technology requirements to enable enterprises to develop new processes, products and services.
IPI connects enterprises to innovation through its team of technology specialists with diverse backgrounds, online and physical technology marketplaces and network of global technology partners. Our personalised support brings together the right people and organisations for collaboration, turning innovation objectives into commercial opportunities.
For more information, please visit https://www.ipi-singapore.org/
Internet of Things Council
The Internet of Things Council is a think tank, consultancy, accelerator and forecasting group comprising a loose group of professionals with different ideas, opinions, experiences and approaches to the development of IoT. Aimed at collaborative learning, innovation and understanding of the full logistical, business, social and philosophical implications of the Internet of Things, the Council caters to positions that see IoT as manageable – which means the development of scenarios and policies for privacy, security, education and adoption. The Council also caters to those who see the promise of IoT in enabling balance, agency and participative engagement of end-users versus industry and governments through new formats of decision-making and balancing M2M with human agency. Through these approaches, the Council believes that the "winning solution" to creating the most open, inclusive and innovative Internet of Things is to transcend short-term oppositions between social innovation and security by finding ways to combine and reconcile competing necessities into broader and common perspectives.
For more information, please visit http://www.theinternetofthings.eu/
IOTSG is the most active and the largest Internet of Things Community in South East Asia. It is founded and managed by the senior IoT professionals in industry. IoTSG aims to build a strong and a collaborative IoTEcosystem in the region. We work closely with industries and institutions to bring them closer to the professional community, by organizing regular panel discussions, focus groups, tech talks and networking sessions, to accelerate the IoT adoption in various industries. Join us: https://www.meetup.com/IoT_Singapore/
ISACA (previously the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is a worldwide association of IS governance, audit and security professionals. ISACA Singapore Chapter represents ISACA members in Singapore. The chapter organises professional, educational and social networking activities to enhance the value of the ISACA membership. The chapter aims to further the aspirations of its members in the areas of Technology Audit, Control, Security & Governance. The chapter organises the Governance, Technology, Audit, Control & Security (GTACS) conference each year. In addition, the chapter organises regular workshops, including SAP Audit, COBIT 5 and review classes for ISACA's well-known certifications - CISA, CISM, CRISC & CGEIT. CMMI Institute, the organisation behind the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), was recently acquired by ISACA. The Singapore chapter is run by volunteer members in the profession and has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2013.
For more information, do visit us at www.isaca.org.sg or www.gtacs.sg
IT Management Association
ITMA, founded in 1998, is a professional association comprising of forward looking IT leaders making a difference to the IT industry in Singapore in IT Management. Our members comprise mainly CIOs and IT Heads. The overall aim of the Association is to provide a forum of communication so that the experience and knowledge in the fields allied to Information Technology (IT) management can be exchanged for the benefit of members and as a contribution to the development of the Information Technology industry in Singapore.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.itma.org.sg/
IT Service Management Forum
The IT-Enabled Services Management Association (itSMA) is a not-for-profit organization with members from both IT user and vendor sides of various industries. We aim to facilitating public and private organizations to make more, better and predictable business by effectively using and managing innovative IT-enabled services. We act as a platform for companies promoting and exchanging IT managerial knowledge and methods, relevant international standards, certificate/accreditation schemes as well as related solutions and their prospects in order to strengthen their capacity and create a win-win situation for the whole IT service industry. The management and certification of cloud service is one of our focuses to help pave a sound foundation of trust for both cloud service providers, CSP, and cloud service customer, CSC, so that the IoT, mobile and social applications as well as big data analytics could be well developed.
NFC Forum
The NFC Forum's (www.nfc-forum.org) mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology. The Forum's global member companies are currently developing specifications for a modular NFC device architecture, and protocols for interoperable data exchange and device-independent service delivery, device discovery, and device capability. The NFC Forum's Sponsor members include Apple Inc., Broadcom Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Google, Inc., Intel, MasterCard Worldwide, NEC, Nokia, NXP Semiconductors, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony Corporation, STMicroelectronics, and Visa Inc.
Object Management Group
The Object Management Group® (OMG®) is an international, open membership, not-for-profit technology standards consortium, founded in 1989. OMG standards are driven by vendors, end-users, academic institutions and government agencies. OMG Task Forces develop enterprise integration standards for a wide range of technologies and an even wider range of industries. OMG's modeling standards, including the Unified Modeling Language® (UML®) and Model Driven Architecture® (MDA®), enable powerful visual design, execution and maintenance of software and other processes. OMG also hosts organizations such as the user-driven information-sharing Cloud Standards Customer Council™ (CSCC™) and the IT industry software quality standardization group, the Consortium for IT Software Quality™ (CISQ™). OMG also managed the Industrial Internet Consortium, the public-private partnership that was formed in 2014 with AT&T, Cisco, GE, IBM, and Intel to forward the development, adoption, and innovation of the Industrial IoT.
OMA is the wireless industry's focal point for the development of mobile service enabler specifications, which support the creation of interoperable end-to-end mobile services. From requirements to specifications to implementations, OMA enables service architectures and open interfaces that are independent of the underlying wireless networks and platforms and that work across devices, service providers, networks, and geographies.
More information at www.openmobilealliance.org
oneM2M is the global standards initiative that covers requirements, architecture, API specifications, security solutions and interoperability for Machine-to-Machine and IoT technologies. oneM2M was formed in 2012 and consists of eight of the world's preeminent ICT standards development organizations: ARIB (Japan), ATIS (North America), CCSA (China), ETSI (Europe), TIA (North America), TSDSI (India), TTA (Korea), and TTC (Japan), together with six industry fora, consortia or standards bodies (Broadband Forum, CEN, CENELEC, GlobalPlatform, Next Generation M2M Consortium, OMA) and over 200 member organizations. oneM2M specifications provide a framework to support applications and services such as the smart grid, connected car, home automation, public safety, and health. oneM2M actively encourages industry associations and forums with specific application requirements to participate in oneM2M, in order to ensure that the solutions developed support their specific needs.
For more information, including how to join and participate in oneM2M, see: www.onem2m.org.
SIMalliance is the global, non-profit industry association which simplifies secure element (SE) implementation to drive the creation, deployment and management of secure mobile services. The organisation promotes the essential role of the secure element (SE) in delivering secure mobile applications and services across all devices that can access wireless networks. By identifying and addressing SE-related technical issues, and both clarifying and recommending existing technical standards relevant to SE implementation, the SIMalliance aims to promote an open SE ecosystem to facilitate and accelerate delivery of secure mobile applications globally.
SIMalliance members represent 90% of the global SIM card market. As such, the SIMalliance's membership is responsible for delivering the most widely distributed secure application delivery platform in the world (UICC/SIM/USIM).
SIMalliance members are Eastcompeace, Fundamenture, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, Incard, Kona I, Morpho, Oasis Smart SIM, Oberthur Technologies, VALID, Watchdata, Wuhan Tianyu and XH Smartcard (Zhuhai) Co. Ltd.
SIMalliance Strategic Partners are Comprion, Linxens and Movenda.
For more information, visit www.simalliance.org
Singapore Business Federation
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber championing the interests of the Singapore business community in the areas of trade, investment and industrial relations. It represents 22,500 companies, as well as key local and foreign business chambers.
The federation serves three key functions – all of which are essential for business improvement and expansion.
- The bridge between Singapore's business community and the Government
- The business community's representative in building bilateral, regional and multi-lateral relationships
- A key provider of capability-building initiatives and services for Singapore businesses
For more information, please visit http://www.sbf.org.sg/
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
Established in 1906, the SCCCI is an internationally renowned business organisation and the apex body of the Chinese business community in Singapore. It is the founder of the biennial World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention and the World Chinese Business Network (www.wcbn.com.sg), a global online business information portal. It plays a key and pro-active role in championing the interests of the local business community.
The SCCCI's membership network comprises over 4,000 corporate members and over 150 trade association members, representing more than 40,000 companies including large financial and business organisations, MNCs, government-linked companies, and SMEs from a wide spectrum of trades and industries.
For more information, please visit http://english.sccci.org.sg/
Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium
The Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium is a platform for engagement between industry, academia and government agencies to encourage use-inspired research, translation, manpower training and technology awareness in the area of cybersecurity. Consortium members are Singapore companies and government agencies with interest and expertise in cybersecurity. The Consortium brings them in close interaction with research institutions across Singapore through activities such as Technology Talks, Cybersecurity Camp, Wild and Crazy Ideas Day, and Special Interest Group meetings to exchange knowledge and explore R&D cooperation opportunities. Resulting joint projects could be considered for seed funding by the Consortium.
For more information, please visit http://sgcsc.sg
Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation
Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) is Singapore's premiere infocomm industry association. It comprises corporate members ranging from local startups to established MNCs. SiTF advocates for the ICM (Information, Communications and Media) industry, helps to accelerate the adoption ICM technology and promotes innovation.
SiTF works closely with various stakeholders to promote emerging technologies in areas such as Digital Media, Cloud Computing, Wireless, Security and Governance. SiTF also provide platforms to help members with opportunities to increase their market presence and business outreach
Some of the key initiatives include
- 123JumpStart (a start-up program)
- SiTF Academy
- Productivity and Productisation Programme
SiTF is also working closely with its members, IDA and Smart Nation Programme Office (SNPO) to explore opportunities made possible by Smart Nation.
For more information about SiTF, please visit www.sitf.org.sg
Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM)
The Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM) was incorporated in 1980 as a non-profit and self-supporting independent educational institution, with quality as its corporate emphasis. SIMM has since grown to be a premier institution offering Logistics, Supply chain Management and E-commerce education for the industry training professionals and assisting also in the conversion of manpower for personnel not in the Logistics and Procurement field or industry.
The primary objective of the Institute is to establish and to maintain a high standard of knowledge and excellence in the field of Logistics and Procurement. The secondary objective is to promote and foster the study, research and development on Logistics and Materials Management on all aspects from Purchasing and Supply Chain Management to applying latest E-commerce technology and practices to the field of Logistics and Purchasing.
Besides conducting various degrees, diplomas, advanced diplomas and certificates, SIMM is also actively providing practical training through workshops, in-house programs and seminars to upgrade professional knowledge and experience of members and corporate companies' staff. SIMM also organises regional Conference such as the Asia Pacific Logistics Conference (APLF) and is also a representative lead organiser for the Procurement Event for the bi-annual Globaltronics International Electronics gathering.
SIMM is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Materials Management (IFPMM). SIMM also works with the authorities and various government bodies such as IE Singapore (International Enterprise) and Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore in various projects in the areas of Logistics and Procurement to further advance the interests of the industry and country development.
For more information, visit www.simm.org.sg
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) was founded in Singapore in 1837. It is a wholly independent, non-profit business association.
SICC began by standing up for Singapore as a business hub and for its members' business interests. This is still its mission today. SICC achieves its mission by understanding its members' business concerns. It advocates these to the government with the aims of achieving greater mutual understanding and practical solutions. This win-win approach benefits policymakers and the businesses which sustain Singapore's economy. SICC members include global corporations, large local companies as well as SMEs from 20 industries.
For more information, please visit https://www.sicc.com.sg
Singapore Logistics Association
Established since 1973, Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) aims to represent Singapore logistics with a mission to promote professionalism and excellence of the logistics industry. As a trade association and strong fraternity advocate, its membership of more than 520 business entities offers a diverse scope of logistics and logistics ancillary support services.
SLA fulfills its objects in close collaboration and engagement with logistics companies, academia, trade associations, business partners, government agencies, international organisations and professionals. SLA contributes to logistics capability building through its training arm, The Logistics Academy, a registered Private Education Institute that offers quality training and lifelong learning for the logistics workforce.
For more information, please visit www.sla.org.sg
Singapore Productivity Centre
Singapore Productivity Centre (SPC) was set up as the national competency centre, to drive enterprise productivity for sustained growth and competitiveness. It focuses on Retail, F&B and Hotel sectors, and is supported by the National Productivity Council, SPRING Singapore and Singapore Tourism Board. The Centre provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions to help enterprises effectively. This comprises consultancy, study missions, benchmarking, training, workshops and conferences as well as applied research.
Please visit www.sgpc.sg for more information and news about Singapore Productivity Centre. Connect with SPC onFacebook and LinkedIn
Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association
The SSIA is the voice of Singapore's semiconductor industry and is committed to support this important sector in Singapore in order to facilitate substantial growth of the whole semiconductor economy of the country. Our mission: To advocate Singapore's major industry and to facilitate substantial growth of the semiconductor sector and its businesses internationally.
SSIA is a non-profitable organization, which brings together industry players, academia, and government agencies. Major activities focus on industrial and talent outreach and continuing education, as well as to collectively address industry challenges and needs. The Association was started in 2005 under the name "MIDAS" and has been operating with an extended charter under the new name "SSIA" since 2010.
Members include companies and organizations throughout all parts of the complex and comprehensive value chain - Chip design companies, Manufacturers, Fabless companies, Equipment suppliers, Photovoltaic and LED companies, EDA and material suppliers, Training and service providers, IP companies, Research institutes and Academia, as well as individual members.
For more information, please contact www.ssia.org.sg
Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
The Singapore Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 to promote the development of the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industry.
Our Mission is to foster greater understanding of the importance of venture capital and private equity to the economy in support of entrepreneurship and innovation and to look after the interests of our members.
The association strives to promote the professional development of the industry as well as facilitate interaction and collaboration among its members. The association also acts as a platform for dialogue on regulatory and policy issues pertaining to VC and PE and builds linkages to centres of VC and PE activities in the region.
For more information, please visit svca.org.sg
Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG)
Headquartered in Dubai (UAE),Supply Chain & Logistics Group(SCLG) is a membership driven industry business group engaged in advancing supply chain & logistics industry locally, regionally and globally. SCLG currently has a membership base of 200+ corporate organizations and is growing.
SCLG is a purpose based organization delivering values through bringing policy centric discussion, connection, communication, collaboration, creation, motivation, empowerment and encouragement to individuals, organizations industry and economy.
SCLG engages in supporting and conducting industry centric conferences, roundtables, educational awareness, site visits and supports publications and co-ordination of magazines and research notes aimed at growth and innovation of organizations.
Please view www.sclgme.org for more information or contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Taipei Computer Association
The Taipei Computer Association (TCA), established in 1974, is the leading industrial organization in Taiwan. Its 4,000 members are engaging various fields such as software, hardware, semiconductors and components, manufacture, sales, network communication service and etc., thereby generating over 80% of the total production value of Taiwan's ICT industry. TCA's offices located in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung while overseas offices in Bangalore, India, in Suzhou, Beijing, and Guangzhou, China; and in Tokyo, Japan.
For more information, please visit http://www.tca.org.tw/
Taiwan Council of Shopping Centers (TCSC)
As a non-profit organization and the member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Taiwan Council of Shopping Centers (TCSC) has been established for 20 years. There are more than 200 members including developers, shopping center owners, retailers, architects, commercial real estate consultants, management companies, marketing and leasing specialists, academic experts and public affairs personnel, etc.
To be the predecessor of TCSC, Shopping Center Development Council (SCDC) was found in 1994, July 7th to promote the modernization of shopping environment by providing well-planed contemporary shopping centers. Now TCSC itself constantly communicate and help its members regularly to interact with international society of shopping center industry: JCSC in Japan, BCSC in British, Mall China in Beijing, and SCSC in Shanghai, etc.
For more information, please visit http://www.scdc.org.tw/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=40728
Vietnam Supply Chain Community
Vietnam Supply Chain Community is the leading independent and truly not-for-profit platform for 10,000+ supply chain professionals and 5,000+ young talents in Vietnam and South East Asia to learn, share, and network effectively. The community objectives are to develop supply chain management awareness and practice by offering learning opportunities to supply chain professionals in Vietnam. Vietnam Supply Chain is the most dynamic supply chain knowledge sharing center in Vietnam. Vietnam Supply Chain Community offers different types of activities to different user groups from top management to entry level executives, including: conferences, seminars, factory visits, dialogues, industry round-tables, market updates.
For more information, please visit www.vietnamsupplychain.com


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Isuzu Launches New Accessories for D-Max Pickup
Isuzu D-Max is a proper workhorse, but in this day and age that is just not enough. These days even tough and rough pick up trucks should be cool and sporty to sell. So to get around this issue, Isuzu announced a new line of accessories, designed to enhance the D-Max's style and make it […]
Isuzu D-Max To Compete In Rally Dakar 2013
To prove that their new D-Max pickup truck is a tough and capable vehicle Isuzu decided to enter into the 2013 Rally Dakar. The competition spec D-Max is heavily modified, of course, but still it's a good effort to raise public awareness about the car.

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How do I send email to my students?
Conversations is a messaging system within Canvas and is sometimes referred to as "Messages" or the "Inbox." With this communication tool, you can can send direct messages to individuals or groups of people.
Conversations is split into two panels and displays messages chronologically. You can view and reply to conversations and sort them by course or inbox type. Conversations itself does not have any file size limits; however, attachments added to a conversation are included in the sender's personal files.
Note: If you right-click or option-click on the Inbox link, you can open your Conversation Inbox in a new browser tab to keep it handy while you are doing other tasks in Canvas.
In this video, you will learn how to communicate with other Canvas users via the Conversations tool.
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Ive been smoking for a few years and want to move up to a good backyard smoker. I have been looking at three smokers but am open to suggestions. The three Im looking at are; Lang patio 36, Meadow creek SQ 36, and the American BBQ systems - All American model. Any experience any one has had, on these or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I want to keep cost around $1500 including shipping. Thanks
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First off, welcome to SMF! Glad you joined our group. Its a very friendly community of smoking enthusiasts who enjoy sharing and helping one another. Looking forward to you input here, and just ask when you need anything...someone here will surely have the answer.
I don't have direct experience with the rigs you mentioned, but I know they all have the reputation of being great products. You probably couldn't go wrong with any of those. There are a number of Lang owners who are members here, so you'll likely get plenty of practical advice by asking this question over in the wood smokers forum.
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Thanks Im looking forward to getting advice on backyard smokers.
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Mfalto You can find more information and opinion about backyard smokers than you will have time to read. /they are all listed here from the little smokey joe to the Big Green Egg and all between. Lots of different fuel types to chose from. Wood / Charcoal , Gas. Electric The sky is the limit Brian
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Glad you joined the group. The search bar at the top of any page is your best friend.
About anything you wanna know about smoking/grilling/curing/brining/cutting or slicing
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Can Anyone Figure Out Who Made This Cake For How I Met Your Mother Finale?
Lounge By Moniquea Updated 7 Mar 2014 , 10:00am by lindseyjhills
*Zombie moan - I muuust know...
AIt was made by The Butter End Cakery. I read a news item about it somewhere.
AAnyone know how the lights were done?
AI would think it's a string of mini led lights attached to a battery pack. The light string is probably attached to the reverse of the black skyline overlay (holes cut in to poke each LED through) before its applied to the cake. The battery pack will be concealed somewhere on the cake or board. I use mini LEDs occasionally (usually in Christmas cakes). You could also use balloon lights if you just wanted individual lights, but in this case I think it's a string.
ALindseyjhills, thanks for the info!
ANo worries :)


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24 November, 2008
Highly effective low profile protection against malicious software distinguishes Yoggie's hardware USB device from its heavyweight software competitors
As a typical travelling journalist, my notebook is subject to a significant amount of wear and tear. I've lived on trains in Eastern Europe and bounced across the central Asian steppes in vehicles that were never designed to take that kind of punishment but my laptop has never left my rucksack. I should use the plural because the average laptop life has worked out at about 9 months before they're ready for the scrap heap. However, it isn't just the physical stress they have to suffer, they also get plugged into internet café networks, hotel and airport wireless hot-spots and some very dodgy dial-up connection points. Coupled with that, I get hundreds of e-mails every day and very little time to sort through it all so using protection software is clearly of some importance.
In the past, I've used various anti-virus packages that have had varying levels of success but there's always been a trade-off. Either they haven't caught the day-zero threats or they consume processor resource to such an extent that the computer becomes almost unusable or they try to download 40Mb updates when I'm in the back of beyond in a hotel with dial-up access or they come up with stupid messages like "xyz.exe" wants to act as a server on your computer â€" accept or deny?". This is the worst of them all because how would I know whether this is a Trojan or a valid programme? Clicking on the "more info" button invariably results in a connection to a web-page that simply states that no further information is available so you're on your own….. Thanks a lot!!
Then I heard about the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico, a computer on a flash memory stick which promises to protect the computer it's plugged into from external threats without the parasitic resource consumption so often associated with comprehensive protection. I decided to give it a try and took delivery of the Gatekeeper Pico Pro, the enterprise version of the popular security-on-a-stick product.
The Gatekeeper Pico series from Yoggie is a USB stick with an onboard Intel based computer running Linux dedicated to the task of providing security to your computer and nothing more. The idea behind this smart little unit is that all network communications are routed through it before they even get a look at your computer. All communications are filtered through its on-board 13 point security checklist and only then allowed through to your computer. With all the processing occurring off-line, there is no detriment to performance and no perceivable latency.
Installation is as easy as plugging it in and sticking a disk in the CD drive. If you can follow a wizard, you can install the Yoggie unit in less than five minutes. Similarly, signature updates are performed transparently while you're connected to the internet with no dialogues, no intrusion and no questions like "Svcrqxz.exe wants to access the internet â€" accept or deny?"
This is what I most liked about the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico â€" you simply forget that its there, it just does its job effectively and demands neither attention nor intervention.
Having been used to software products that constantly pop up messages and reports to say what's been blocked, I was initially a little concerned that it wasn't doing anything but clicking on the task bar icon brings up a console which is simple and clear, stating current threat levels and parameters which you can change. Being password protected on the "Pro" version, IT administrators can set and lock parameters for corporate deployments without users being able to override or disable any of the Pico's functionality…. Very neat.
Being essentially a firewall product rather than an anti-virus product, I was worried about other routes into the computer such as Trojans transferred from one computer to another through flash drives but the Yoggie unit comes with a thin version of Kasperky anti-virus suite which protects the computer from malware intrusion from routes other than through the network. Being "thin", this also prevents the computer from suffering performance degradation due to heavy-weight anti-virus programmes.
On the down side, I found that sometimes the unit wouldn't boot with the computer but simply replugging the Gatekeeper overcame this adding about a minute to the overall boot time on occasions. Also, some web-sites were inaccessible with the unit enabled including Digg and a popular web-based mail programme which could be frustrating. Disabling the Yoggie unit enabled access to these sites.
For this test, the Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico Pro was installed on a new Toshiba Satellite laptop with no previously installed security software. The test period was for 3 months and during that time no security events were recorded. At the end of the test, a leading security software product was installed and no malware was found.
Another advantage is that the Pico can be used as an internet "key", preventing other users of the same computer from accessing the internet without access to the hardware key.
Overall, I rate the product extremely highly for its simplicity, effectiveness and lack of demands either on the user or the hardware that it's connected to. This lack of demands on the user is something that is very important since no security product should require any expertise from end users. Most users view security software as a necessity that adds no value and simply avoids problems. By intruding on the user's consciousness no more than displaying a flashing light when its fighting off intrusion attempts, the Gatekeeper Pico is the perfect low-profile security product that users dream of.
Yoggie's security-on-a-stick has been nominated for the gadget of the year award to be announced on 8th December but I wouldn't view this device simply as a gadget, more as an essential tool for safe computing that is usable by anyone from corporate laptop jockeys to the average home user.
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Back up plans
Fires are unpredictable and plans can fail. Having a back-up plan that identifies your shelter or last resort options may save your life if you are caught in a fire.
The following information is provided to assist you in understanding the different shelter options available. Your choice of backup shelter options should be made with your personal circumstances in mind and to suit the situation at the time.
Shelter and last resort options
If leaving a high-risk area is no longer an option, your planned options are not possible or you have no plan and there is threat of bushfire you should be aware of what alternative shelter options are close by.
Shelter options (not in any particular order) close by you may include a:
- Private bunker (that meets current regulations)
- Designated Community Fire Refuge
- Neighbourhood Safer Places- place of last resort
- Privately arranged place of shelter: these are private places of shelter arranged by individuals. They may include: a well prepared neighbour's house or another building that is in an area of lower risk. Private places of shelter may not be safe in all circumstances. If you decide to use private places of shelter, you are responsible for assessing its suitability, including whether the property can and will be defended if required.
It is important to understand that traveling to or sheltering in some of these locations does not guarantee your safety.
If sheltering in a building during a bushfire, make sure you have a point of exit in every room used as a shelter.
Do not shelter in the bathroom as it typically has only one door out and a small window that is often frosted.
In a bushfire, it is critical to maintain visibility to know what is happening outside with the fire.
Other last resort options
If you are unable to find shelter in the above locations you may have to seek shelter in any available place such as:
- Ploughed paddock or reserve
- Body of water (beach, pool, dam or river). This does not include a water tank. Dams may not be reliable as their water levels fluctuate and they may be empty in summer.
- Stationary car in a cleared area. Cars are a very dangerous place during a bushfire. They offer very little protection from radiant heat. Learn how to protect yourself if caught in the car.
While such places may provide a degree of safety, they do not offer good protection from radiant heat or other dangers. They are likely to involve high-risk of physical and mental trauma, injury or death.
Given the high likelihood of death or serious injury in such situations, it is critical that you understand the need to do everything possible to avoid having to use these last resort options


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Markeen, or "genie doubles," were a lesser form of genie that were isolated from most of their kind. At birth, these creatures were cursed to resemble exactly a human from Zakhara. Other than their looks, markeen did not share any kind of bond with their human counterpart other than both were born at the exact same moment. Markeen were typically only the genie doubles of famous or infamous humans.[1]
Most true genies ignored the markeen, considering them to be vulgar creatures who were not worth their time.[2]
Since markeen lacked the inherent magical abilities of genies, sha'irs had no power over them.[2]
Markeen resembled humans in every aspect. [1]
Markeen could use the following spells once per day: flame blade, dust devil, invisibility, and gust of wind. [1]
Though they rarely used the ability around humans, all markeen could fly. [1]
Markeen formed secret societies among humans.[1]
Markeen went through several rituals as they grew older. The first was a search for their human counterpart. This trip could last up to a year, and even if the markeen never found their human, it showed the elders their willingness to expand their horizons. During a ritual of memory, older markeen would relate the story of how the original markeen were cast out by genie-kind. These stories were often over embellished.[1]
A special group of markeen, called hayan, were the doubles of bards and poets. If hayan found their human then the human was inspired to write immortal poetry or song.[1]
Markeen avoided other genies, preferring to live and trade with humans. They would go to great lengths to silence anyone who learned their true nature. [1]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Wolfgang Baur, Steve Kurtz (1992). Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix. (TSR, Inc). ISBN l-56076-370-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 44. ISBN 978-1560766476.
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Rusty has endured horrific abuse at the hands of unknown monsters. Local police found him wandering the streets and brought him to the shelter. The staff were horrified at his condition and calls went out to try and save him.
GSROC was also appalled when we saw his photos. What soulless creature could do this to a defenseless dog? We are inundated with dogs needing expensive medical treatment but we could not say no.
Rusty is now safe in our lifeboat and being examined by our vet. His skin is dry and brittle - who knows when he last had a decent meal. His ears are crusty with scabs and wax. He will need IVs, expensive antibiotics and nutrients to restore his health.
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UPDATE: Our vet has told us poor Rusty's ears were clearly a hack job, not done by anyone with skill. Rusty's skin issues are a combination of yeast and bacterial infections caused from an untreated flea infestation. This poor boy clearly has been suffering, He now has a bronchial infection too! Expensive antibiotics and medicated baths are continuing. Your donations and financial support are needed & greatly appreciated! Rusty is very animal aggressive - our vet believes he was used as a fight dog. Extensive training and rehab will be needed before he can be placed in any type of home.
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MTA2015: Robotics Market Set to Grow at 12% Annually Over Next Two Years
SINGAPORE - The International Federation of Robotics states that demand for industrial robots will continue at an average annual growth rate of 12 per cent between 2015 and 2017. In Asia/Australia, robot sales are expected to increase by around an average of 16 per cent per year. The automotive and electronics industries will continue to see increasing investment in robots.
Mr. Lim Say Leong, Assistant Vice President, Marketing of ABB, thinks that in a new era of robotics, collaboration between humans and robots will become a reality. MTA2015 caught up with Mr. Lim to learn more about future trends in automation technologies and robotics for the Asian manufacturing sector. ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, will be showcasing its robotics solutions at MTA2015.
Robotics made simple
Small parts assembly is leading the charge in human-robot collaboration, where humans and machines are starting to work right next to each other, with no need for cages and other protective equipment or barriers. Automation will become simpler and more user-friendly, such as modular plug-and-produce components that will enable people without extensive experience in robotics to programme and integrate a robot in the process. At ABB we believe very strongly in a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) programming interface, so it is possible - perhaps even expected - that visual apps as well as programming by teaching (rather than coding) will greatly enhance the ease of programming for the next generation.
The tools that allow robots to interact with the world around them are also in development, such as advanced sensing and advanced gripping. In order to allow robots to do all the jobs that they are well suited for, they will need to develop more "human-like" abilities to find, identify and manipulate objects. When combined with powerful processing capability, tools like force control and advanced 2D and 3D vision systems will create a kind of robotic "independence" and allow the robot to make "decisions" about what to do when it encounters the inevitable hiccups that arise in everyday operation. Already ABB has developed a new generation of Integrated Force Control and Integrated Vision to help make these advanced technologies available to more and more end-users.
The benefits for Asian manufacturers
Singapore has always set the lead for countries in Asian markets; in the recent budget announcement it was disclosed that while our wages have caught up with developed countries, our productivity had been lagging in the last three years. This exposes a stark impediment in productivity growth especially when businesses have to compete internationally.
Industries must act now to prepare themselves in integrated automation for when the economy recovers; where further automation will lead to a less labour intensive and more productive future, with less resources and time used to produce more goods at a high and consistent quality. For manufacturers, robots not only bring productivity, but also huge reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Automation lines equipped with vision systems can also operate without the need for ambient factory lighting or air-conditioning (subject to the requirements of the manufactured product itself), allowing for the possibility of 24/7 operation with substantial energy savings.
Companies with a well-established manufacturing base can also leverage on systems that can collaborate and determine solutions that minimise the cost to the business. In Asia, companies manufacture items ranging from one-off design to large volume production of the same design. These pose great challenges for robots to be innovative, and yet robots can be productive to meet the desired return on investment.
Opportunities in Southeast Asia
The growing middle class in Southeast Asia and higher levels of education are producing new generations of youth who receive less job satisfaction with dirty, dangerous and dull tasks that are characteristic of some manufacturing processes. This creates a demand for more engaging and meaningful jobs in the market, which could pose a challenge to manufacturers in the region who will need to revamp their organisation of human resources. In fact, some small medium enterprises have started employing robotic automation as a means to retain talent and even attract their next generation to inherit the business.
Faced with an uncertain economic outlook, lower oil prices and increased market volatility, businesses have to rethink ways to add value to their products and services. Cheaper Asian countries have the competitive advantage of high volume and low cost in their production chain; players that will stand out are those who provide customisation and cater to the individual needs of customers. For example, product cycles in the electronics industry are getting shorter, with new models and functions being introduced at a blistering pace. Fast deployment and incredible flexibility are key to meeting the demands of low volume but high mix products. In this regard, manufacturers can be flexible in switching between different products and processes with robots, rather than needing large scale production with high product volume. By offering higher quality products coupled with fresh varieties, companies can bring a difference to the table and disrupt the market.
Events at A Glance:
Show: MTA2015 - The 20th Precision Engineering Industry Event (held alongside MetrologyAsia2015)
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Dublin City Hotel
When it comes to unique hotels in Dublin city, The Spencer Hotel is one of the most stylish hotels in town. Our designer rooms have all the extras you would expect and plenty of added luxuries including; balcony rooms offering fabulous views of the Dublin cityscape by day and night. Our rooms are stocked with The White Company Toiletries, rainforest power showers, Wi-Fi, comfortable respa beds, blackout curtains, tea/coffee making facilities, air con, digital TV with over 50 channels and bottled water. Choose from:
The Spencer Hotel is located in Dublin city centre, minutes' walk from the cities shopping hotspots of O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. We are in the hub of the entertainment district with 3Arena, Bord Gais Energy Theatre and the CCD all within minutes of the hotel. Dublin is jam packed with activities and attractions and The Spencer is the perfect place to base yourself and explore!
Having picked The Spencer for your stay, you can expect to be wowed by our fabulous location and designer features. If that's not enough, East Restaurant offers an extensive Asian fusion menu served by our super friendly team. After dinner head into The Spencer Cocktail Bar where the vibe is chilled every Friday and Saturday night. Signature cocktails created by our team of mixologists will quench any thirst! Wind down during your trip and recharge at The Spencer Health Club with its expansive 18 metre pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Finish off your trip with a treatment in the Viola Day Spa.
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There are a thousand ways to make healthy muffins, but I like them best when they are soft and squidgy, low in fat, and a little bit sweet. The great thing about these particular muffins is that the bulk of them is made from vegetables commonly found in desserts. Sweet potato puree, stoneground cornmeal and whole wheat pastry flour compose the bulk of the batter, while nut milk and natural yogurt add plenty of moisture. I also have a soft spot for this recipe because I can make it 100% organic without breaking the bank or sacrificing flavour, and the potato puree results in a pleasantly tender texture similar to that of banana bread. Although totally addictive on their own, the muffins are made even better with fun add-ins, like a cup of toasted chopped pecans or a mixed and matched cup of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. One batch will have you looking forward to breakfast all through the work week.
Sweet Potato Corn Muffins
Inspired by: Minimalist Baker, 'Sweet Potato Almond Butter Muffins'
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (130g)
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (100g)
1/3 cup stoneground cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup natural yogurt
3/4 cup almond milk
1 egg
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sweet potato puree (from 9 oz cubed sweet potato)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons oil of choice
1/3 cup raw granulated sugar of choice
Optional Add-Ins:
Choose one of the following:
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped dried apple
- 3/4 cup dried coconut flakes
- 1 cup mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Brush the muffin moulds with a small amount of oil.
In a large bowl, whisk to combine and aerate the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. If using add-ins, toss them in with the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the potato puree, yogurt, vanilla extract, oil, and sugar until the ingredients are well combined. If you are using a large granulated raw sweetener, allow the sugar to dissolve for a few minutes while occasionally whisking the mixture.
Whisk in the egg until it is well combined. Gradually add the almond milk while whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and use a spatula to fold everything together just until no streaks of flour remain.
Fill the muffin cups almost to the top for large domed muffins (the batter will fill approximately 11 of the muffin moulds). Bake immediately in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes or until the tops spring back to the touch. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Echo360 Extends Industry-Leading 24x7 Technical Support#1 Blended Learning Solution Backed by Exceptional Support and Services Promise (October 19, 2011)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- Echo360, the global leader in campus-wide blended learning and lecture capture solutions, today announced that, effective immediately, customers with a full EchoSystem site license will receive 24x7 technical support at no additional charge. In addition, using the expertise gained at more than 500 customer sites around the world, the company is unveiling professional services that guide higher education institutions along the path of successful blended learning and lecture capture from pilot to expansion and ultimately, mission-critical initiatives.
"Echo360 has the #1 blended learning solution available today in part because world-class support for our clients," said Fred Singer, CEO of Echo360. "Our customers and their students rely on us for 24x7 teaching and learning. That's why we have dedicated ourselves to the supporting their implementations with round-the-clock support -- a service unsurpassed by any other provider in this space."
Customers with site licenses for the EchoSystem capture suite are immediately and automatically upgraded to 24x7x365 support for critical incident resolution. These site licenses include unlimited use of Echo360's capture software on SafeCapture HD appliances and classroom computers, Personal Capture software, and media upload. Echo360 staff located in the company's United States and Australia offices resolve all support issues.
The company also unveiled new satisfaction-guaranteed, professional services portfolio. These services support the blended learning technology lifecycle and tap the expertise of Echo360's team who have, on average, ten plus years of experience. Service areas include solution planning, delivery, success evaluation, integration and system maintenance. Each service component can be combined on an a la carte basis depending on institution need.
Singer continues, "We know our customers' deployments are mission critical and so Echo360 guarantees your satisfaction with our support and services -- if there is ever an issue, we'll make it right."
About Echo360
As a global leader in blended learning and lecture capture solutions, Echo360 helps higher education institutions keep pace with modern students' learning needs through products that digitally record and upload learning content. Echo360 has been recognized with a Product Line Strategy of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan and named a Visionary Vendor in Educational Technology by IT research firm Basex. Echo360's products facilitate better instruction, lower costs and enrich learning experiences by enabling students to easily access and share multimedia content. Through Echo360's platform, students can replay recorded sessions and review course information online at their convenience and across various devices. More than 500 colleges and universities in 29 countries use Echo360's solution.
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Dr. Jason Chang MD Patient Reviews
- Sleep Medicine Sacramento, CA
Overall Rating
4 Patient Reviews
- Friendly Staff
- Promptness
- Wait Time 15 minutes
- Appropriate Followup
- Spends Time With Patients
- Bedside Manner
- Fair and Accurate Diagnosis
- Easy Appointments
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5.0 of 5
January 30th, 2013
Great Care and easy to talk to.
I appreciate how Dr Chang put me at ease, and was very easy to talk to. He let me participate with my care. We discussed the options and devised a care plan that we both agreed upon. I feel very comfortable and have no hesitation in recommending him.
5.0 of 5
January 25th, 2013
I had an excellent experience with Dr Chang and will recommend him to my family and friends. He was caring, professional, knowledgeable and he expertly diagnosed and treated my sleep disorder. Thanks to Dr Chang I am sleeping great, I'm more alert, happier and have more energy thru out the day. I truly feel like a new person.
1.0 of 5
February 25th, 2011
Dr seems more interested in sleep study, apnea machines, rather than addressing sleep problems; anyone with challenging problem should seek assistance elsewhere. Derogatory & insensitive conversations with patients, disregard for medical & historical past related to sleep disorders. Do not recommend despite impressive resume, misleading.
3.7 of 5
November 29th, 2012
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A massive release by DG Bros & Nate Nolage Raving (Original Mix) now stomped at #59 on Beatport Top 100 electro house chart. The Italian brothers DG Bros (Roberto & Andrea Del Giudice) are two upcoming producers duo formed in 2008. With recent successful releases hitting the Beatport Top 100 charts they are now back with a single on Bonerizing Records. They hit us up with a crazy collaboration with Nate Nolage and the result is a perfectly crafted and stomping electro house tune called 'Raving'. We don't think there is no need for further explanation except that it's a massive pumping hard track with a ripping bassline.
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50-60% of my members are Euro based, there are some in Australia and New Zealand(About 3 percent) and then the rest of us(myself included) are located in the US or Canada. Although we now have members from Brazil.
Currently we are hosted with a host based in Chicago but I have noticed some complaints from my NZ members in regards to speed and load times. I was thinking of moving to the UK for my host.
What is a good place to host our site that would not be so restrictive and lessen load time and speed issues? And is there anything I could do to tweak this with my VPS?


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I want to be a porn star but I'm worried about my friends and family finding out. I would love for there to be a way for me to do porn anonymously. How do porn stars avoid their family and friends from finding out about their career in porn, or do they not care?
-Cock Blocked
I'm not going to try and read their minds and tell you what they feel. But I can say you're harboring more assumptions than I can count, the biggest being that every porn star has family and friends. Considering porn stars are hatched from pods and can't very well make friends while in the throes of constant dramatic orgasm, those personal risk and conflicts are minimal to non-existent.
You're also assuming that you will maintain your current sense of shame. Because that's what your leading with, but by interacting with other people in the business, you may realize that it's actually a job and you're paying your own bills and that is all your business. They aren't paying your bills so they don't even have a say.
So the way to avoid them finding out is to tell them all, because at least that way you can minimize the chance of them accidentally running into your images. Because they all watch porn. So the most embarrassing part of all this would likely be you telling them your porn de plume. Which I'll bet is not going to be some combination of the name of your first pet and the first street you grew up on. Unless your dog's name was Brandon and you grew up on Morecox Lane.
Which gets me to my main point here. You are not going to become a porn star. Unless somehow you're gifted with the trifecta of face, body, dick. .Because technically you only need one to do porn. If you have two, you'll be popular. Three, people will wonder why you do porn at all. You could skip the porn and go right into doing bit parts in gay plays. Maybe someday, you'll break into the big time and be an extra on a soap opera!
So why do you want to do porn? Because if it's for the thrill of exposure and not trying to be a main source of income (along with all the other side businesses porn stars have, use your imagination for that one), then you could remain anonymous with neck down camming, earning tips here and there. Or, if they still do this, you could be an ass double or a dick double for the actual star (who is feeling a bit uninspired or unaccommodating that day).
Overall, I get that it would be potentially awkward, but even if someone in your inner circle sees you, they are not super likely to bring it up and if they do it's for either a really bad (shaming) reason or really good (your friend wants to fuck you) reason.
There is no way for you to be an anonymous star. For that, try becoming a famous YouTube commenter. You'll be the first.
Parting thought. There's nothing wrong with performing in porn. There is something wrong with using notions of family and friends to deny your interests and side-career path. Just don't be under any illusions about becoming a star.
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Thursday 4 April 1974
It was Thursday, under the sign of Aries. The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include O J and Dave Mirra.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede.
In UK Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace was in the top 5 hits.
The Conversation, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974
while Burr by Gore Vidal was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Little Doctor.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Maze War or Spasim.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Which were the important events of 4 April 1974 ?
- Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
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- Lesotho - Heroes' Day
- Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- World Rat Day
- Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
- International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance
Famous Birthdays:
- O J: Santiago; tight end (Atlanta Falcons).
- Dave Mirra: American athlete.
- Shōei : Japanese actor.
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Which were the top hits in that special week of April 1974 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer
- Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
- Cher - Dark Lady
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Carly Simon - Mockingbird
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This hotel underwent renovation work in 2001 and comprises a 5-storey main building as well as a 2-floor annexe block offering a total of 76 rooms. The hotel is air-conditioned and features a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, and a lift. Further facilities include a restaurant, and a W-LAN access point (charges apply). Parking is also available for those arriving by car (charges apply).
This hotel is located very close to Sant Pol's beach, and lies amidst well-kept gardens. The gently sloping beach is only across the promenade (a no-through road) from the hotel. This hotel is located close to most of the attractions of S'Agaro. A range of restaurants can be reached in about 100 m, and it is 2.5 km to the town centre. A bus station, nightclubs, the tourist centre, and a range of shops can all be found within a radius of 5 km. Girona airport is located 36 km away, while the cathedral lies some 37 km from the hotel. It is 80 km to the Dali Museum, the Church of Atonement of the Family is 100 km, and Barcelona airport can be reached in some 120 km.
The rooms have been elegantly designed and furnished to provide a pleasant and complete experience. All accommodation units come with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV and a hire safe. The air conditioning and heating are individually adjustable.
There is a swimming pool with children's area in the hotel grounds. Sports enthusiasts may also enjoy a workout in the gym with jacuzzi. Offers animation activities and in summer season there is an entertainer only for children and a mini-club.
Guests can select their breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet. Guests are able to book either half-board or full board stays.
MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
Check in: 14h. Check out: 10h.
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Green Tea and the Prevention of Lung Cancer
According to the BBC, the study found that those who didn't drink green tea were at a five times greater risk of developing lung cancer t...
According to the BBC, the study found that those who didn't drink green tea were at a five times greater risk of developing lung cancer than those who had just one cup a day. Among smokers, the rate was even higher, with the non-drinkers seeing a risk increase of 12 times that of the tea drinkers.
Also related to green tea consumption, scientists found that a gene may play a role in the prevention of lung cancer. The greatest lung cancer prevention was seen in those people who not only drank green tea, but had a gene called IGF1.
Active components in green tea, called polyphenols, are credited with stopping cancer in its tracks. Though some conflicting studies have arisen over the years, the majority point to green tea as an amazing health elixir.
Scientists began researching the effects of the tea when noticing the dramatically lower cancer rates in Asia, where consumption of green tea is highest.
Of course this isn't the first time a link has been made between green tea and cancer prevention. One Japanese study involving 40,000 Japanese individuals found that consuming five cups of green tea each day could work to prevent the development of cancer, particularly lymph cancers and blood cancers. Other scientists also found that green tea fights cancer cell growth. They noticed that the active ingredient in green tea can lead to a regression in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)—a type of cancer that causes the bone marrow to make too many lymphocytes (white blood cells).
Fortunately for us, green tea is easy to find. In order to get the most from your tea, look for organic varieties. Drink at least one cup each day and limit sweeteners and additives. Green tea has a light taste that isn't overpowering and is easy to drink.
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Sanitizer indicator towels are designed to effectively eliminate the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illness for food service establishments. Yellow towel turns blue when saturated with effective, germ-killing sanitizer formula; turns yellow again when sanitizer is depleted. Towels can be recharged again and again. Recharged towel can be used up to eight hours or until it will no longer recharge to blue when resupplied with sanitizer solution. Towel/Wipe Type: Sanitizing Towels; Application: Sanitization; Foodservice; Applicable Material: Hard, non-porous surfaces; Color(s): Yellow/White/Blue. Wipes measure 3.5" x 18". 150 wipes per case.
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|Grant LM, Barnett DG, Doll EJ, Leverson G, Ciucci M
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|Behav. Brain Res. Volume: 291 Pages: 361-71
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|2015 Sep 15
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Voice deficits in Parkinson disease (PD) emerge early in the disease process, but do not improve with standard treatments targeting dopamine. Experimental work in the rat shows that severe and chronic unilateral nigrostriatal dopamine depletion with 6-OHDA results in decreased intensity, bandwidth, and complexity of ultrasonic vocalizations. However, it is unclear if mild/acute dopamine depletion, paralleling earlier stages of PD, results in vocalization deficits, or to what degree vocalization parameters are correlated with other dopamine-dependent indicators of lesion severity or percent of tyrosine hydroxylase (%TH) loss. Here, we assayed ultrasonic vocalizations, forelimb asymmetry, and apomorphine rotations in rats with a range of unilateral dopamine loss resulting from 6-OHDA or vehicle control infusions to the medial forebrain bundle at acute (72 h) and chronic (4 weeks) time points post-infusion. The %TH loss was evaluated at 4 weeks. At 72 h, forelimb asymmetry and %TH loss were significantly correlated, while at 4 weeks, all measures of lesion severity were significantly correlated with each other. Call complexity was significantly correlated with all measures of lesion severity at 72 h but only with %TH loss at 4 weeks. Bandwidth was correlated with forelimb asymmetry at both time points. Duration was significantly correlated with all dopamine depletion measures at 4 weeks. Notably, not all parameters were affected universally or equally across time. These results suggest that vocalization deficits may be a sensitive index of acute and mild catecholamine loss and further underscores the need to characterize the neural mechanisms underlying vocal deficits in PD.
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Football Hooliganism Borders Terrorism
Destruction of Property
The incidents in Machakos last weekend left a trail of destruction. It didn't matter whether or not you were a fan, a passerby or a trader. Properties worth millions of shillings were destroyed. I need someone to explain to me how this is different from terrorism.
Grievous Injuries
Hooligans like terrorists have little regard for human life and dignity. In Machakos scores were injured when stones began flying right left and center. Other despicable forms of violence were also witnessed like the case of a fan being urinated on.
Loss of Revenue
Whenever hooliganism carries the day nonviolent fans will keep away from the stadiums. The result is shrinking attendance for tournaments just like shoppers keep off malls as a result of terrorist threats.
Security Burden
In response to hooliganism the state employs a heavier police presence in the stadium. This means the security machinery is stretched thin leaving other areas vulnerable.
Unnecessary Disruption
The tension caused in the otherwise calm Machakos township was totally uncalled for. The confusion that resulted gave way to other forms of lawlessness like looting, mugging and rape.
Divisive Effect
Just like the terrorism takes a religious and ethic angle so does football hooliganism. Derogatory remark directed at entire communities have been flooding our social media until when no one knows. #GorHooligans is right now trending on twitter, the tribal overtones under this hash tags outweighs any constructive condemnation.


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Author | exchange4media News Service | Saturday, Oct 22,2016 10:06 AM
Continuing its strong connect with sports, TVS Tyres, one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of two and three wheeler tyres and Off-Highway Tyres in India, associates with Asian Champions Trophy 2016 by becoming the co-presenter. The Asian Champions Trophy is one of the premier hockey tournaments, a much sought after annual international competition promising some great hockey action. This association adds on to the brand's list of previous associations with other sporting events like Indian Premier League, Indian Super League, Pro Kabaddi League, Hockey India League & Cricket All Star Series among others.
Commenting on the association, P. Vijayaraghavan, Director, TVS Srichakra said, "We feel proud and happy to be the co-presenters for the Asian Champions Trophy this year. Through this partnership, we aim to elevate our brand recall to a much larger audience and feel that it will add value to both our brand as well as business. The association with Asian Champions Trophy aligns the brand with a premier sporting event and a dedicated fan base. Sporting platforms like these augment our strategy to reach out to our customers."
Top six Asian teams will be participating in this tournament and it will be a great season of hockey across the continent. Post the launch of its new identity, TVS Tyres has associated with many such sporting events and this latest association with Asian Champions Trophy is in line with the brand's strategy and ongoing engagement with sporting events to enhance brand visibility.
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Russian State Corporation ROSATOM has hosted a workshop titled "Modern Technologies & Solutions of the Russian Nuclear Industry" together with the National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN) as part of a knowledge sharing initiative.
The event, organised by Rosatom, International Network, a subsidiary of ROSATOM, hosted Batan Chairman of the National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia Dr. Djarot Wisnubroto.
He said he highly appreciated the progress achieved during the year in terms of the growing cooperation between Russia and Indonesia in the field of nuclear energy peaceful uses.
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