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Malware and how to stop it February 27, 2007Posted by grhomeboy in Internet Safety.
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Malware as many PC owners know to their cost is all too commonplace on the web lately even more so than the standard virus. The purpose of this article is to explain to you the concept of Malware, the various types of Malware and what to do when your PC gets infected by it.
What is Malware?
Malware is a malicious piece of software designed to damage your pc or spy on your computer activities without you knowing about it. What follows is a list of common types of Malware and their descriptions.
Adware is one of the less harmful forms of Malware which will display a popup advertisement on your computer when your not expecting it.
A virus is designed to hide within other executable software and to become active when the host software is activated. Then making many copies of itself will place these within other files or software. When this happens it can cause a rapid infestation of your computer system with catastrophic results.
The Worm.
A Worm is a self replicating and self executing virus specifically designed to send replicas of itself to other computers over the internet.
Ransom Ware.
Ransom ware is used to extort money from the computer owner by locking up important files on your computer. It will then display a message demanding a certain sum of money to get these files unlocked.
Trojan Horses.
A Trojan Horse as the name suggests is disguised as or sometimes hidden inside other legitimate software. Common ways to get infected by them are from downloading various forms of free software from the internet.
Spyware is designed to monitor and record all of your keyboard actions, internet activity and personal details such as credit card details and passwords sending them via the internet to the Spyware maker using email.
What are the symptoms?.
One of the first signs of infection is a marked reduction in speed and performance of your PC, sometimes even appearing to pause or hang. Another is that windows will behave erratically and unstable. You may experience popup windows when you don't expect. If you have a good antivirus program it should let you know of the presence of Malware and offer to remove it for you.
How Does my Computer Get Infected?
Malware can often be sent to you concealed in or attached to an email, so make sure you scan emails with antivirus software and if you have any doubts don't open it.
Browsing some websites that are suspect can lead to infection because the malware can be hidden as code in the web page itself.
Peer to Peer File Sharing Software.
Peer to peer software used to download illegal music, video and software is a Malware creators dream. A lot of the files available on peer to peer networks have Malware hidden within them or are not the files you were expecting at all.
Malware can often infect your computer through popups or IP popups. IP popups are sent direct to your computers IP address and can not be stopped by popup blockers. These popups are usually disguised as windows error messages asking you to 'click here' to remedy the error. Clicking the button will execute the Malware.
Instant Messaging Software.
Increasingly popular these days instant messaging software can put you at risk if you don't excercise caution. Infection usually happens when sharing files with people so be careful who you share files with.
Computers on a network can all get infected from one computer as data is passed from computer to computer on the network. For that reason all network computers must be protected by antivirus software and a firewall.
Making your computer immune to Malware.
Use Internet Securities Software.
I advise all computer users to invest in good quality internet securities software from companies such as Semantec and McAfee. It is not advisable to use free antivirus software as these don't tend to be as effective and can also be Malware disguised as antivirus software. Whichever one you use just make sure that you keep it regularly updated and remember to renew your yearly subscription. If your software is out of date you will not be protected against the latest viruses.
Use a firewall.
Windows XP and Vista both have a firewall built in and you should have them switched on. If you have a good internet securities program this will have a firewall included which should be used in favour of the Microsoft version.
Update Windows regularly.
You should use windows update on a regular basis to ensure that you have all the latest critical updates. Microsoft are releasing patches all the time to close up security holes in their operating systems.
How to remove Malware from your computer.
All antivirus and internet securities software will be equipped to remove Malware easily. It is even possible to set your software to remove the affending item automaticlay and then inform you that the job has been done.
A word of caution.
Visiting illegal or immoral websites will increase your likely hood of becoming infected considerably as these sites tend to be set up and frequented by people who have no scruples and will think nothing of infecting your computer along with many others.


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Something that everyone will unquestionably struggle with at any point in their creative career is "Where do I find the drive and motivation?" Well I'm here to break the news to you. If you really love something and have a creative passion for it, the instances where you have to ask yourself that question should be very few and far between. Everyone has a moment of doubt every once in a while, but if you're asking yourself how to find the drive to do something on a daily basis, week in and week out for months on end, it's probably time to find a new interest or hobby.
Don't focus on an idealized pie in the sky expectation. Analyze the numbers. Learn about your industry. Every industry has business publications. Seek them out and find out what sales figures are like for the particular type of project you want to create. Talk to those professionals and fellow creators that you've met through things like collaboration. All these friends that I've been telling you to make are resources. Soak in those books I told you about and when all else fails, just come out and ask somebody what they get paid to do their work. Just be respectful about it. You could even ask someone how much they would charge you to do that work or how the sales are on their books. Do not look at others' self-promotion or movies or online videos or music videos and think that's the life that you're going to live and achieve. It's not real. It's all part of image and marketing. Famous writers, authors, actors and creative folks that make millions of dollars, or allegedly make millions of dollars, have media and marketing gurus on their payroll. The image being presented is always more glamorous than the reality. Fame does not always equal fortune. Many famous actors, authors, comedians, musicians and others are making less than what you do with your day job. They do this because they love it and have a passion for it. So get into this with realistic expectations. Don't expect to pay off your house mortgage, your car payments and get a villa in Tahiti after your first year of self-publishing comics. It's not gonna happen.
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"Feds," A Reality Show - Here's The Pitch
I know you must be thinking that my idea involves comedy. Since we normally see headlines that may as well shout: "Federal workers are bumbling fools."
But I don't mean this as comedy at all. And anyway, we're not.
What we are, on the whole, is:
- Highly skilled
- Passionate about helping other people
- Caught in a system that does not always achieve its highest goals or intended ends
This person:
- Is introduced to the agency and its mission.
- Joins a small team - let's say, a unit or working group - with a task.
- Learns from them about their preferred way of getting it done, their culture and processes.
- --Normally, expresses shock that the processes are so inefficient.--
- Introduces his or her "expert" approach and is given total control of the group for a week.
- After that week, we come back in 2-3 months and find out how the unit is faring.
More than that, it's a common source of frustration that D.C. suffers from gridlock. A show like this, even though it would be apolitical in the strict sense, would be a chance to discover some of the factors that contribute to government inertia. To to make a real, positive difference in shaking that up.
Because, obviously, it's well-known that when you put the microscope to a socially aware being, the being itself changes. That is true whether you're talking about tracking someone's eating habits and then weighing them [The Biggest Loser], or following a group as it battles to survive in the wild [Survivor].
That's social media. That's digital engagement - where you must answer others who "see" you.
That's the premise of transparency: When we see ourselves, we are forced to change and grow.
I hope a TV network decides to do a show like this, and films a range of federal agencies in action. The public would thrill to see it. Federal employees would revel in some well-deserved limelight. And all of us would benefit from watching the interactions then hearing an impartial expert's view from a grounded, real-world setting.
Everybody wins when the operations of government are optimized.
Disclaimer: This blog is written by Dannielle Blumenthal in her personal capacity. The opinions expressed here are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the National Archives and Records Administration, or the United States government. Photo by Bryan Jones via Flickr.


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Sampat Pal, the leader of Gulaabi gang, which has inspired Anubhav Sinha's 'Gulaab Gang' starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, has filed a case against the film at Delhi High Court. Apparently her argument is that the makers don't have a permission to make a film on her life.
The case joins the list of dozens of others when a development like this has taken place just days before a film's release. With the film arriving this Friday and prints waiting to be dispatched, especially overseas, filing of the case couldn't have been more ill timed for Sahara Movie Studios who are presenting the film.
Anubhav Sinha was unavailable for comments. A senior official attached to the film added though, "It is surprising that Sampat has filed this case when in last few months we have said hundreds of times that Gulaab Gang is not based on her story or that of Gulaabi Gang. We would be shortly sharing an official response on this case."


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Injuries always play a critical role in pro football, particularly at the end of the schedule, when survival goes hand in hand with success.
As the 2015 season kicks off, several teams didn't survive the preseason too well, and their chances for prosperity have been reduced significantly.
Start with the Panthers, who couldn't have been more eager to see receiver Kelvin Benjamin's progression after a strong first NFL season. Instead, Benjamin tore up his left knee and is gone for the year.
Carolina lost another wideout, Stephen Hill, to the same injury. Defensive end Frank Alexander has a torn right Achilles tendon. DT Star Lotulelei was bothered by right foot problems throughout the summer.
When Benjamin, who was developing a terrific rapport with quarterback Cam Newton, went down, fellow receiver Ted Ginn Jr. summed up the loss.
''You've got to realize he's our No. 1 guy,'' Ginn said. ''Not having your No. 1 guy on the practice field, it hurts you a little bit. I believe we have the guys behind him to step up and do whatever we need to do to fill the void right now.''
Perhaps. But that's no way to start a season, particularly in a tightly bunched (if mediocre) division.
Also wobbly from knockout punches are the Giants. No one playing safety was safe in the last two months in the Meadowlands.
Since training camp opened at the end of July, rookies Landon Collins (knee), Mykkele Thompson (Achilles tendon), free agent Justin Currie (broken leg), and veterans Bennett Jackson (knee), Nat Berhe (calf), Cooper Taylor (foot), and Josh Gordy (hip) got hurt. Some returned, many did not.
New York never got to see rehabbing receiver Victor Cruz in game action, either. A calf issue sidelined him just when it seemed he would return to the lineup after missing 11 games in 2014 with a shattered knee.
The situation was so tenuous during training camp that Tom Coughlin, hardly an easygoing coach, opted to cut back on some practices.
Some teams are quite capable of overcoming the absences of key players. Green Bay, for one.
The Packers lost brilliant wide receiver Jordy Nelson (knee) for the season, but Aaron Rodgers has a way of making all of his targets better, if not as dynamic as Nelson. Green Bay has the talent throughout the roster to make up somewhat for Nelson being sidelined, particularly if young tight end Richard Rodgers and wideout Davante Adams blossom.
''That's one of the things that I think this system allows us to do is adjust and adapt,'' quarterbacks and receivers coach Alex Van Pelt says. ''I don't think there's anybody better in the league at making adjustments than Aaron.''
Other NFC North teams aren't so fortunate, and not only because they don't have an MVP-quality quarterback. They don't have the depth to handle major injuries.
The last thing the Bears need is a gimpy WR Alshon Jeffery (left calf) now that Brandon Marshall is with the Jets, and top draft choice Kevin White (left shin) is on the physically unable to perform list.
Detroit's best defensive player, linebacker DeAndre Levy, missed the final two preseason games. With Ndamukong Suh in Miami and Nick Fairley in St. Louis, a limited Levy doesn't help the Lions' chances.
Minnesota's questionable offensive line is without tackle Phil Loadholt (left Achilles tendon), meaning rookie T.J. Clemmings must be ready.
''Stuff happens, freak accidents, and it's unfortunate,'' says left guard Brandon Fusco, who played on the right side next to Loadholt the past three seasons. ''He's a hardworking guy and he cares so much about the game of football and he's a big-time locker room guy. It's a big loss.''
And so it went throughout the offseason and preseason. Washington's full-season losses were two of its top three tight ends, Niles Paul (broken ankle) and Logan Paulsen (turf toe), and LB Junior Galette (Achilles tendon).
For St. Louis, it was cornerback E.J. Gaines (foot) who started 15 games as a rookie.
Steelers All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey (left ankle) is on injured reserve-designated to return. Bills starting CB Leodis McKelvin (right ankle) will miss at least the first six weeks. Bucs RT Demar Dotson (sprained right knee) also was placed on injured reserve/designated for return.
Texans star running back Arian Foster (groin) is out indefinitely. Cardinals guard Mike Iupati (left knee), an expensive free agent addition, will miss time, and starting nose tackle Corey Peters (Achilles tendon) is done.
Another big-money free agent, TE Julius Thomas (hand) is out for September in Jacksonville. The Jaguars' top draft pick, DE Dante Fowler Jr., won't have a rookie season after tearing up his knee. Two other defensive linemen, Sen'Derrick Marks and Andre Branch, are hurt.
Dallas won't have cornerback Orlando Scandrick (right knee). Indianapolis is without DL Art Jones (left ankle) and backup RB Daniel Herron (shoulder) for the season.
The Jets put CB Dee Milliner (right wrist) on IR/return, and lost TE Jace Amaro (left shoulder) and safety Antonio Allen (Achilles tendon) for 2015. QB Geno Smith's broken jaw - from a punch by a teammate who then was cut - should sideline him for a month.
Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict is still recovering from his second surgery on his left knee in January and is out at least six weeks.
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Fast Food Giant Wins First Twitter Feud For 2017
We're mere days into 2017 and we already have a contender for the year's sassiest clap-back.
US fast food giant Wendy's tweeted a picture of one of its burgers with a pretty standard, dad-joke-level caption, "Our beef is way too cool to ever be frozen".
Then, using the @NHride handle, tweeter 'Thuggy-D' decided to go in.
Wendy's was kind at first.
But Thuggy-D went in again, not realising how perfectly they had set themselves up.
And yet Wendy's still played nice.
But Thuggy-D just wasn't getting it.
So Wendy's went full savage.
Not only did Thuggy-D admit defeat by deleting his or her account, to Twitter's delight, the sass continued...


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Of all the bands to come out of the early 1980's—the decade of MTV and the music video—the Cocteau Twins are among the few who chose not to exploit the medium to their commercial advantage. It came down to a simple desire to either do something unique with video or nothing at all.
From 1988 (with the advent of a major label recording contract with Capitol), fans could expect one or two—often visually rich—videos with each album release. Unfortunately, the major music video networks had little interest in putting them in heavy rotation, so many people have never seen one. Here we offer the opportunity to see them all—including their earliest (and one of the band's least favorite), "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops," filmed in 1984—as well as a few bonuses.
Simply click on the video title to watch. (Videos play in a pop-up window. If you have a pop-up blocker on, please disable it for this site.)
You can also check out a variety of videos—including live peformances—at YouTube.com.
* These videos are taken from the 10-minute film "Rilkean Dreams" created and produced by Tomato. These include acoustic versions of "Rilkean Heart" and "Half-Gifts," as featured in the 1995 EP Twinlights, plus bonus footage and music. "Interlude" is the segment that appears between the two main videos in the long format version, with a short a capella vocal by Liz.
** These videos were filmed in 1996 during a performance in Seattle, Washington. This version of "Wax and Wane" being performed is a live remix by Mark Clifford, and this version of "Blue Bell Knoll" features an improvised, extended guitar solo at the end. Video courtesy of Ted Grudowski.


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I learn a lot from Laly on the way up about the Masai, the nature we are seeing, and her life as the head of African People and Wildlife Fund. I'm sure there will be much to write about in the weeks to come. But first, I saw my first wildlife today: wildebeest, zebra, and even giraffe. They are migrating back toward Tarangire now, and they ramble or trot or scatter across and alongside the road. By the time we saw them it was past sunset, with only the light of the moon and the Land Cruiser's headlights to spot them by. Still, they were a wonderful sight, as were the all-new birds we saw: drongo, spotted eagle owl, bright blue starlings (name?), African pied wagtails and the rust-capped Cordon Bleu. I also saw my first real baobab (bay-oh-bab) tree, and Laly tells us that they are likely more than a thousand years old in this area. They are hollow on the inside, housing bees among other things, and they stand wide-girthed and majestic on the slopes of the Maasai Steppe.
Speaking of the Steppe, that is exactly what it is. From Arusha, you see it as a low mountain ridge, with then materializes in humps and lumps as a raised plateau. Here at Noloholo, my GPS tells me I am about 4300 feet above sea level. The road just out of Arusha is relatively smooth, but once we turn off the "main road" it turns into ruts and holes . In addition to the red clay soil is a thicker, darker soil called black cotton, and in the wet season it sucks vehicles down or causes them to hang by their midsections. We jiggle around a little, but the ride is not so bad (thanks to the new car we're in) and before long we're winding through the town of Loibor Siret and up a path barely wide enough for the vehicle and finally onto the hill where Noloholo sits.
As I mentioned, it is dark here already, and so after the staff speedily unload our bags into the dorms for us, we go into the conference center, wolf down dinner and then just sit. The dorms are very clean and very new, they smell like the wooden door frames and the hard clay floors. Christy, Andrew and I each have our own room (that's 3 more beds than any of us needs) with our own turquoise-sheeted, fleece-blanketed beds. Tomorrow we'll work out whether or not we want to pitch tents or stay in the dorms. It's so peaceful out here, I'm thinking I might want to tent out despite the warnings about snakes and buffalo wandering through camp.
While I type, a big engine comes rumbling up to the dorm's door – it is a shipment of 200 rolls of chain link fence. This is Laly and Buddy's crowning achievement, the fence that will make a "living wall" boma (cattle enclosure) for the nearby villages. This keeps the cattle safe at night, zeroing the rate of cattle consumed by lions, and therefore also completely eliminating the number of lions killed by angry herdsmen.
I can't believe I'm finally here, away from Arusha, and home and everything that is familiar. The onlysounds here are crickets, little frogs, the distant alarm yip of a jackal on a kill. The morning will show me where I truly am. My heart feels on edge, as if this sweet breeze-worn evening should not be mine. I ought to be doing something else – studying, working, anything but sitting on this twin-sized bed wondering what comes next. But this is what there is here, and I desperately hope I can calm my mind enough to drink it for what it is.
**As a note, my entries may be delayed by a day going forward - I will be writing the in the evening and posting them the following evening, so that I don't have to spend too much time in the elements with my laptop as I type away!


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Three-Text Edition of Thomas Hobbes's Political Theory
Deborah Baumgold (2017) (ed.): Three-Text Edition of Thomas Hobbes's Political Theory. The Elements of Law, De Cive and Leviathan. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
An exciting English-language edition which for the first time presents Thomas Hobbes's masterpiece Leviathan alongside two earlier works, The Elements of Law and De Cive.
'This edition constitutes a remarkable undertaking. It has been executed with precision and astute judgement throughout and will prove invaluable for anyone doing serious research on the development of Hobbes's political theory.' Robin Douglass – King's College London
'Baumgold's arrangement of Hobbes's three major political treatises in parallel columns greatly facilitates our study of the changes in his views over a decade and also the evaluation of claims that those changes were significant. For Hobbes scholars, Baumgold's book is the equivalent of 'Gospel Parallels'.' Al Martinich – Vaughan Centennial Professor in Philosophy, University of Texas, Austin
'Deborah Baumgold's brilliantly executed parallel-text edition demonstrates her thesis that Hobbes wrote his political theory three times over as the English civil war unfolded, in Elements, De Cive and Leviathan, each for different audiences.' Patricia Springborg – Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
'How did Hobbes compose, think, and rethink his political philosophy? Deborah Baumgold's edition offers new insights and will spur fruitful contributions to our debates for year to come.' Ted H. Miller – University of Alabama
'That Hobbes wrote three versions of his political theory is widely recognized; that no one has yet published his three key theoretical texts together is remarkable. Baumgold's text thus fills a very important gap in Hobbes scholarship, bringing together The Elements, De Cive, and Leviathan in an accessible, elegant, and precise form. The Three-Text Edition of Thomas Hobbes's Political Theory will be an essential resource for scholars and readers.' Daniel Kapust – University of Wisconsin, Madison


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Chris is a Bend native through his parents who have lived in the city since 1983. He's been in the insurance industry since 1997 and specializes in PC, Health, and Life insurance lines. Chris has been married for 19 years, has three children, and enjoys golf, fishing, and hunting. Contact Chris, today!
Jason , a married father of four, has been in the insurance industry since 1999. He specializes in all lines of insurance, and enjoys all things outdoors! He also has ties to Oregon Adaptive Sports. Contact Jason, today!
Danny is a native of the Pacific NW. He grew up in Seattle and the Portland metropolitan area and attended the University of Oregon from 1987 to 1991. Upon graduating from college with a degree in economics, he started a career in banking and finance in Portland and then relocated his family to Bend in 1999. His career in insurance began in 2000 with Century Insurance and he became a principal in 2009. Danny enjoys family activities, coaching and attending his children's sports and playing golf.
Chris Rosch has been involved in the insurance industry since 2007. He obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Business from Oregon State University and is a Certified Insurance Counselor. Chris is also a graduate of Mountain View High School, a member of the Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club, a United Way Board member, as well as a member of the 100+ Men Who Care Central Oregon. He enjoys skiing, golfing, and travelling in his free time. Feel free to get in touch with Chris, today!
Bob has been in the insurance industry since 1995. He specializes in personal, commercial, health, and life lines. Bob enjoys skiing, fishing, and backpacking. He is happily married with three children. Contact Bob today!
David Fisher is an Oregon native who became a Bend resident in 2004. One year later, in 2005, David entered the insurance industry. He specializes in commercial, auto and home, health and life lines of insurance, but enjoys skiing, hiking, and fishing in his spare time. Other than that, you can catch David and his wife watching their 9 year old daughter compete in soccer, volleyball, softball, and tap-dance. Contact David today!
Kevin has been in the insurance industry since 2008. He is a 2001 graduate of Oregon State University and holds a bachelor's of science degree in business administration. Active in the local community, he currently serves as a board member with the Rotary Club of Bend. Outside of the office, he and his wife enjoy exploring all that Central Oregon has to offer with their two daughters. Call Kevin today to discuss all of your home, auto, business or health insurance needs!
Stormi has a wealth of experience in the industry, having been a part of it since 1979. She specializes in commercial lines and is very involved in the Bend, OR community. Stormi is on the Board of the High Desert Professionals, a facilitator with Opportunity Knocks, a Service Chair with the Quota International of Central Oregon, and participates in fundraising for the Kids Center. When she can find free time, she enjoys travel, golf, snowboarding, hiking, and boating. A mom of 2, and a grandma of 1, Stormi is ready to talk to you, today!
Jennifer specializes in Personal, Commercial, Health, and Long Term Care insurance services and has eight years of industry experience. She is a board member for a local non-profit and enjoys camping, fishing, and biking. Contact Jennifer for your insurance needs today.
Although he's only been with the agency a short time, Tony's work as a commercial lines producer has been very valuable to the agency. We are happy to have him.
Tony's hobbies include golf and coaching high school football.
A lifelong Oregon resident (except for four years of military service in the Navy), Rob and his family love everything Bend has to offer. He's been involved with the Bend Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Greater Bend Rotary Club.
He and his wife Gabrielle have lived in Bend for over 20 years, and have two daughters: Carson and Sloane.
Rob will be providing both commercial and personal insurance. We are grateful to have him as a part of our team.
Eric, a Board Member for Bend/LaPine Educators, has been in the insurance industry since 1998. He specializes in supplemental lines of coverage within the Voluntary Benefit market. Eric's hobbies include coaching basketball, auto detailing, golf, yard work, and hanging out with his wife Heather, daughter Krista, and son Kyle. Contact Eric today!
Stacy, a proud mother of one son and one daughter, is a Certified Insurance Counselor as well as a Certified Insurance Service Representative. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as being a Campfire Leader, in her free time. Stacy has been in the industry since 1994 and specializes in commercial lines. Contact her for your insurance needs, today.
Sierra is a Certified Insurance Service Representative and has been in the insurance industry since 2004, specializing in commercial lines business. She earned her Bachelors of Arts degree from Oregon State University. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, traveling, spending time outdoors, and hiking with her dog Daisy.
Temple has been in the insurance industry since 1995 and is a designated CISR. She specializes in Commercial Lines of insurance and enjoys live music, hiking, snowshoeing, and gardening. Contact Temple for your commercial insurance needs, today.
Jill Apple, a hiking and fishing Bendite, has been in the industry since 2011 and specializes in commercial insurance. She is married and expecting, and enjoys hiking and fishing. Contact, Jill, today-- she's a Licensed Insurance Agent.
Carolyn specializes in personal lines and has been in the industry since '96. She volunteers at local schools, sports, and music; and her two sons are involved in her church. Carolyn enjoys reading, hunting, tending to her flower garden, and her horse. Contact Carolyn today.
Jill has 17 years of insurance experience and is currently specializing in commercial lines. She is the president of the Benwaves Water Polo Club and enjoys film festivals, puzzles, outdoor activities, and travelling. She's been married for almost 20 years and has two children. Contact Jill, today!
Cindy Smith, CISR, has been involved in the insurance industry since 1991. Specializing in personal lines, Cindy enjoys scrapbooking, sewing, and snowmobiling in her free time. She is married with two children and four grandchildren. Contact Cindy for your personal insurance needs today.
Regan boasts a psychology degree from the University of Oregon, as well as an Oregon P&C Insurance License. She has been in the insurance industry since 2012 and enjoys camping, boating, and spending time with her husband and daughters. Contact Regan, today!
Debie got into insurance back in 2005 and specializes in personal lines. She is a Certified Insurance Service Representative and is married with a step son. Contact Debbie today!
Tina and her husband coach T-ball and little league in their free time. She is a mother of two children and enjoys hunting, camping, and fishing. Tina is a CISR who has been in the industry since 2004. She specializes in Personal Lines and is ready to talk to you about your insurance needs, today!
Richard is a native Oregonian, originally from Springfield, he moved to Bend in 1994. He graduated from COCC in 2004 with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Richard has been with Century Insurance since 2005. He enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his wife and two beautiful daughters.
Melissa is the Accountant/Office Manager at Century Insurance Group. Melissa has significant experience in Accounting and Human Resources. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, an MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management as well as is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Outside of the office Melissa enjoys spending time with her family on their ranch.
Pam Schrader is the receptionist and administrative assistant at Century Insurance Group, LLC. She's been in the industry since 1996. Pam enjoys snorkeling and boating in her free time, and is married with one son and one grandson.


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Do you suffer from Tinnitus, commonly referred to as ringing in the ears? A recently published study shows HyperSound Clear™ 500P provides significant relief of tinnitus while listening to HyperSound1
The Study:
A recent study assessed whether HyperSound's high frequency directed audio, using ultrasound technology, reduces the perception of tinnitus.
Patients: Eleven adult patients with chronic, non-pulsatile tinnitus. Four subjects had unilateral chronic tinnitus and seven patients had bilateral chronic tinnitus.
Results: Highly significant reduction in tinnitus loudness and annoyance was observed in all subjects during exposure to a customized acoustic stimulus delivered with high frequency directed audio. The mean VAS-L scores decreased by 61% from a pre-exposure mean score of 59.6 to a post-exposure mean score of 23.5 (p=0.000053). The mean VAS-A scores decreased by 54% from a pre-exposure mean score of 64.3 to a post-exposure mean score of 29.5 (p=0.000068).
Conclusions: Delivery of a customized acoustic stimulus via high frequency directed audio using ultrasound technology demonstrates dramatic reduction in tinnitus loudness and annoyance during exposure to the stimulus. This technology may have significant implication for management of chronic, non-pulsatile tinnitus.
HyperSound® Tinnitus Relief Feature is available by prescription only. Contact your local hearing healthcare professional or visit our Where To Buy page.
Features and Benefits of HyperSound Clear™ 500P with the Tinnitus Relief Feature:
- Separate TV listening and tinnitus relief features in one unit
- Customizable by a hearing healthcare professional to specific hearing profile and tinnitus masking sound preference
- No headset or wearable required
- Relief feature offers 9 soothing sounds including Stream, Rain, Wind, Fan, Shower, Forest, Waves, White Noise and Brown Noise that can be tuned for tinnitus management
FDA 510(k) Clearance2:
The HyperSound Tinnitus Module is indicated for patient home use in the temporary relief of tinnitus symptoms. The device is available in HyperSound Clear™ 500P audio systems to generate and deliver personalized sound output to tinnitus patients with or without hearing loss and with or without hearing aids. Any fitting of the device must be done by a hearing care professional. The target population is primarily adults (18 years or older).
As part of the prescription activation, a Tinnitus EQ setting is programmed to fit a patient's hearing loss and to shape tinnitus frequency output. Relief sound options include white noise, brown noise and nature sounds.
What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus, as described by the American Tinnitus Association, is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as "ringing in the ears," tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking.
Affecting millions of Americans, tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 15% of the general public – over 50 million Americans – experience some form of tinnitus, with approximately 20 million struggling with chronic tinnitus, and 2 million living with extreme and debilitating cases.3
What Causes Tinnitus?
Some of the underlying conditions which have been reported to cause tinnitus include: exposure to loud sounds, diabetes, hypertension, TMJ, hearing loss, Meniere's disease, head trauma, ear wax, certain medications, substance abuse.
Treating Tinnitus
Once an evaluation from an otolaryngologist has ruled out an underlying medical condition, a tinnitus evaluation is often conducted by an audiologist. The main goal of the comprehensive tinnitus evaluation is to help the patient manage his or her reaction to the tinnitus. The two main components of this evaluation are the measurement of the physical and the psychological dimensions of the tinnitus. Once the tinnitus has been measured, the primary objective is to make the tinnitus less annoying by selecting appropriate treatment options.
Although there is currently no scientifically validated cure for most types of tinnitus, there are treatment options that can ease the burden of tinnitus, allowing patients to live more comfortable, productive lives.
Standard treatment approaches are highly individualized and usually involve an explanation of the situation (including both the possible cause of the tinnitus and an explanation of the associated distress or annoyance), sound therapy (either hearing aids or sound generators), and, when needed, intervention to reduce the distress (relaxation therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or both).
Sound therapy uses real, external noise to counteract the perception and reaction to tinnitus since it is a non-auditory, internal sound. One sound-based therapy option is masking. Masking can cover the sound of tinnitus by exposing the patient to an external noise at a loud enough volume that it partially or completely covers the sound of tinnitus. The noise generated by sound devices or applications can provide relaxation and temporary relief from the condition.
If sound therapy is recommended, there are two general types to consider. One is a hearing aid, while the other is placed on a table or nightstand with nothing worn in the ear. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which can be discussed with the audiologist. Sometimes both types of devices are recommended.
Both types of devices can mask the sound of tinnitus. Hearing aids can augment the volume of external noise to the point that it covers tinnitus. This makes it more difficult to consciously perceive tinnitus and helps the brain focus on outside, ambient noises. The masking impact of hearing aids is particularly strong for patients who have hearing loss in the same frequency range as their tinnitus. Many hearing aids now come with integrated sound generation technology that delivers white noise or customized sounds to the patient on an ongoing basis.
The "traditional" sound masker is a single-function table-top or bedside device with several pre-set sound options. In general, the most effective masking sounds are those that elicit a positive emotional response from the patient.
All of the above require the patient to talk openly to a specialist about the tinnitus symptoms, triggers, concerns, fears, etc.
1 Mehta, R., Mattson, S., & Kappus, B. (2016, September). Treatment of Tinnitus Using a Customized, Ultrasonic Acoustic Stimulus Delivered via the HyperSound Audio System. Audiology Online, Article 18261. Retrieved from http://www.audiologyonline.com (11 subjects achieved significant reduction in tinnitus loudness and annoyance on validated scale). Dr. Mehta and Dr. Mattson are paid consultants for Turtle Beach Corporation. Dr. Kappus is an employee of Turtle Beach Corporation.
2 Compliance with 510(k) premarket notification and clearance does not denote official approval of the device by the FDA nor evidence safety for any specific use.


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It is finally time for another Harper update! She will be 19 months old next week and she has changed SO much since my last update at 12/13 months. We are deep into the baby to toddler transition over here and mommy is TIRED. Raising a toddler is tough enough, but adding pregnancy into the mix is no joke! Whenever I see a fellow pregnant mama out and about with her toddler(s), I mentally give her a fist bump because we are rockstars. (ALL moms are rockstars, by the way!) But as difficult as this phase has been, it has also been the most fun. Harper is so sweet and funny and smart and she learns new things everyday which is so exciting and rewarding for me. But before I go on and on about how awesome she is, let's get into the update.
Weight: 24lbs 4oz (75th Percentile) – 4lbs 14.9oz at birth
Height: 33 inches (75th Percentile) – 19.75 inches at birth
Teeth: A new one pops up everyday lately! And her teeth are far too sharp for me to investigate so I'm not even really sure how many she has or which ones we're waiting on.
Diaper Size: She can still fit a 4, but I changed our Honest bundle to 5s because I noticed that we were dealing with more frequent leaks.
Clothing Size: 18 months (12 months in dresses and shorts)
Harper is a fantastic eater except for one tiny thing; she hates meat. She loves to eat so she'll ask for meat if she sees you eating it and then, once she realizes what it is, she will either hand it back to you (already chewed up, of course) or throw it on the floor. Ugh. This has really forced me to get creative with her meals because I have to make sure she's still getting protein and iron. Fruit, cheese and veggies can get pretty boring pretty quickly. So I'm on Pinterest constantly looking up toddler meal ideas to keep things interesting for both of us. Thankfully, she loves veggies. She's obsessed with broccoli and cauliflower, but I honestly haven't found a veggie she won't eat. My current goal is to get all of us eating one meal so I'm not scrambling trying to get two dinners ready every night.
Sleep has been rough for us for the past few months. Harper had a viral infection in May that turned into croup and the combination of the two completely wrecked her sleep. Then we moved in the middle of June and she got a bunch of new teeth and things went from bad to worse. There were a few weeks where she was in bed with us every single night. I've never been completely opposed to co-sleeping, and even enjoy it on occasion, but I can't do it on a regular basis. For one thing, pregnancy sleep is rough enough without having to shield your belly from your toddler's foot. And the other reason is that I need my nighttime breaks from parenting. My nights are sacred to me. I clean the kitchen while watching tv and hanging out with Sam. I take the longest, hottest shower possible. And then I do my stuff: blog, read, watch Golden Girls, enjoy the quiet. Needless to say, I am desperate to get her back to her normal sleeping routine so that I can have my nights back. Thankfully, we seem to be headed in the right direction this week and I'm praying that she's completely back to normal before the baby arrives.
Harper started walking regularly around 14 months. Now, she's a climber and spends her days giving me mini heart attacks (see first photo). She's not super verbal yet. She babbles all day and says a handful of words (Dada, Hi, Bye, Please, Thank You, Oh Toodles, Elsa, All Done, Agua, and Baby), but she usually has to be prompted to say things. She understands nearly everything I say though, so I'm not too worried about it. She imitates everything which is hilarious. I'm not sure if this falls into the development category, but she's also extremely friendly and outgoing. She says "Hi!" to everyone she passes, especially teenaged girls, and she loves meeting new people and making new friends. We went to musical storytime at the library for the first time yesterday. We were late and it was packed so I took her to the back of the room and tried to get her to sit in my lap, but she wriggled away, walked to the middle of the room and plopped down like she'd been going all her life. That is one of my favorite things about her.
Likes: music, dancing, eating, going for walks in her stroller, bath time, FaceTime, spending time with her family (especially her cousins), watching movies in her new playroom, and Goldfish!
Dislikes: meat, being put down in her crib while still awake, getting her hair done (which is why it always looks so crazy!), and sitting in shopping carts.
I hope you've enjoyed this (long) update on our sweet girl! She is seriously the busiest baby I've ever known, and she definitely has "selective toddler hearing," but she makes up for it by being so dang sweet. I cannot wait to see her become a big sister in the Fall!


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hey all you.. peoples, dogs, w/evers-
some people think that chinese is one of the hardest lang. out there.. are they right? you answer...
yea chinese is mostly about the culture, wealth, and they use there lang. as symbols to deff. the word they are saying. i can hardly speak a sentence, but let me say-
i liked this one guy from china, and we talked... and talked... and talked for like 2 monthes THEN he stopped. just out of the clear blue sky BOOM! lol haha well i'm over it- thats what i get, we have never met and met over the internet (stupid) (kind of), but the thing is is that some people think that chinese people don't have that much emotions than Americans- is that true???
you can answer....
i have never been to china, ive had one friend he was nice, and SEEN a couple of chinese people. but never been there, i eat chinese food. :) and i watch alot of chinese movies..:) but YEA.
seeing the lang. looks hard, some say that if ya know spanish it helps out alot with diff. languages... WRONG! chinese has no comparrasion wat so ever (my understanding) to spanish HOLA NIHAO!.. no.
-Jlynn B.
P.S- if i spelled hello in chinese wrong, you can deff. tell how much i suck at it, but whats the fun in being sucky... thats why i'm learning it. :)
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The other blog I write for, FreelanceFolder, posted a short message on their Facebook Group asking to describe the life of a freelancer in 1 word. The list they got is impressive and, I think, describes my career and my life perfectly.
exceptional, unpredictable, exciting, flexible, Freedom, Diversity, Fun, Independence, Success, master, Strong, Crazy, Exciting, Freeing, Autonomy, Fascinating, Fulfilling, challenging, Affirming, Refreshing, Comfortable!, Rewarding, Possibility, unpredictable, Smart, Inspiring, Liberating, coffee, underappreciated, noncommuting, Chaotic, overwhelmed, perfect, Wonderful, thebestthingieverdid, Nonconformist, Worthwhile, Blessing!, Simple, Sailor, great!
Yup, that says it about perfectly I think.
ResolutionsSubmitted by Tim Wasson on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 16:37
Yep, that time of year again. Time to look at your life, decide what needs to improve, and make those resolutions to get back on track. Normally I'd go through my business/freelancing resolutions, but the article at FreelanceFolder covers them pretty well I think.
So, on a more personal level, I'd like to keep it short and sweet: Drop a few pounds, move to London for a year, and be more creative and productive overall. Oh, and draw more, and get a few paying gigs as a freelance illustrator.


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The impossibility of involvement in a global organization
In recent decades, companies have made great efforts to increase the level of involvement in their organizations. They monitor attitudes of involvement in climate surveys, improve communication, engagement and participation in decision-making.
However at the same time, organizations have become more complex. Many are global, matrixed and virtual. Cross functional and multi-site working has become the norm for many professional and managerial people. As organizations become larger, more complex and more connected, involvement is becoming a problem – too many people are involved in meetings and decisions and this can lead to delay and dissatisfaction.
If you operate a global organization with hundreds of thousands of employees, in dozens of countries and locations, then it is clear that not everyone can be involved in everything.
Part of the problem that we see is that we are often unclear about what "involvement" really means. We use terms like stakeholder, responsible, accountable, informed, consulted, decision-maker, etc., to describe aspects of involvement. Because we are often unclear about what form of involvement is required for different people there is a tendency to invite everyone to the meeting or of everyone making the decision. This can lead to very slow and ineffective decisions and meetings.
The secret to dealing with this seems to be being clear about specifically what form of involvement is appropriate. For example, using the RACI framework (responsible, accountable, consulted and informed) you can replan your decision meetings. You can consult before the meeting and inform after the meeting – these people are "involved" but they are not the decision-makers and they don't need to be at the meeting.
It's often easier to call a meeting rather than to think carefully about who needs to be involved in what way and to make sure that decisions are communicated effectively afterwards.
If you want to clarify how involvement works in your team or organization, please contact one of our specialists.
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Being the first person our guests sees when they enter and the last when they leave the restaurant, you are the face of our business. You may only interact with the guests for a few minutes, but that first impression sets the tone of their dining experience. Your poised and people friendly personality will have them coming back for more! As a team member at O'Charley's, you will also be asked to assist the servers and food runners, so let your personality shine and chip in when needed.


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Here's our list of head shops in Parsonsfield, Maine. It was made with our own research and calling around to friends and smoke shops in Parsonsfield. Most of the people living in Maine have told us their smoke shops are good but sometimes lacking great American made glass. My favorite head shop right now is The Little Shop Of Random Stuff right at 14 Federal Road.
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Breastfeeding Butterfly is a unique, discreet breastfeeding shawl for the breastfeeding mum which assures complete privacy, whilst enabling the mother to maintain full eye contact with baby. The breastfeeding shawl comes in a complementary range of different fabrics and patterns, so mum can co-ordinate the butterfly top with what she is wearing each day - elegant, stylish and discreet. - [Read more]
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For close to 40 years, we've been the leader in style and value for work, nursing, chef uniforms, smocks and other garments. You've seen us at movie theaters, hotels, country clubs, and your favorite restaurants. - [Read more]


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The School of Public Policy Publications is aimed at providing a peer-reviewed publication outlet to stimulate timely research and discussion of public policy issues in Canada. SPP publications are intended to improve our understanding and increase our interest in public policy issues. With these publications, SPP aims to stimulate dialogue between academic researchers and policy practitioners and to provide a forum where academic and business communities and the public service can exchange ideas. One objective of these publications is to reduce the apprehension and misunderstanding between these groups. The papers we publish should have practical relevance of clear social value for an audience broader than disciplinary academic peers.
SPP publications should be of a high intellectual standard but not typically technical in nature or laden in disciplinary jargon. At SPP we interpret high intellectual standard to mean that the content of a paper is drawn from the author's thorough understanding of a policy issue. For academic authors this may be a paper based on original evidence from quantitative data or it may be based on her/his "reading of the literature" relevant to the policy issue. For authors from the private sector or public service, papers may be more based on their "distilled experience" and position of authority on the subject of the paper.
We prefer that, where appropriate, our papers take a clear policy position. SPP papers must be evidence-based and factually accurate. That said, it is both necessary and desirable that papers will sometimes contain political views and value judgements, because policy choices invariably demand trade-offs that bring benefits to some and costs to others. Given this, we do not publish content which is political propaganda or polemic or potentially libelous. In cases where political views or value judgements are important and justifiable features of the paper it is important that authors disclose any biases they may have with respect to the issue, or interest in the argument or position being put forward in the paper.


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In this global economy, outsourcing of functions in an office is becoming more common. Headquartered in Tulsa Oklahoma, Managed Outsource Solutions provides reliable business process outsourcing solutions to global enterprises. The company was started with a mission to help our clients leverage outsourcing services designed to improve productivity and quality as well as cash flow and the bottom line. With more than 15 years of national and international exposure in the industry, we deliver an entire spectrum of business process outsourcing services for a wide range of industries such as Medical, Legal, Media, Information Technology and others.
We work as an extension to your practice, not as another company. Growth over the past few years has helped us to establish our reach across the country and the world. Here are our executive team members and project support personnel who lead our team.
Bob Kruse: Co-Founder
With previous experience as engineer and hospital CEO, Bob and his wife began entrepreneuring in 1993 with Kruse & Associates; recruiting and placing healthcare professionals. In 2002, as management and ownership of Kruse & Associates was being transferred to long-term employees, Rajeev called and Managed Outsource Solutions was spun off.
With B.S. degrees in Engineering and Business, and an M.S. degree in Health/Business Administration, his experience in healthcare management and as an entrepreneur provides valuable vision and long-term planning as well as management to the OSI team.
Bob resides in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with his wife; and is often either preparing for or experiencing visits from several children and grandchildren. When not giving tractor rides, he can be found cutting wood or building (another) deck.
Rajeev Rajagopal: President
Rajeev immigrated to the United States from India in the mid 90's; with an education in physical therapy and computer science, and began working as a physical therapist. He later started a business as a healthcare business consultant. Having worked in several rehabilitation clinics, Rajeev has learned the importance of good medical records for billing and liability issues and the importance of the good back and front office support to a successful practice. After experiencing a clinic saving money by outsourcing, he called Bob and "the rest is history".
He manages the day-to-day operations of MOS from NY. With an interest in information technology, Rajeev has guided MOS to extensive use of digital technology and the internet that benefits MOS as well as MOS's clients.
Rajeev, resides in Long Island, NY. When not working on MOS projects, Rajeev is doing things with his active son, or spending a little time on the badminton court.
Julie Clements: Chief Solution Manager: Transcription, Data Conversion and Medical Record Review
With some background in the healthcare staffing arena; as well as 6 years as Director of Sales and Marketing at a 4 star resort; Julie joined MOS in March of 2008.
Hired for sales and support, Julie has proven capable across multiple product lines and in early 2011 was promoted to supervise all solutions managers. Bringing her exceptional customer relations and technical skills, not only to clients, but also to all solution managers is proving to be a key element in the continued growth of MOS. Julie was instrumental in the creation of the medical record review division (and new web site); and has especially grown this division along with data conversion of all kinds.
Julie lives with her husband and three children in Eagle, Idaho; where after a busy day with MOS, she changes hats to "soccer mom". Incidentally she occasionally dons a uniform herself in a recreational league, after playing varsity soccer in high school.
Jan Merrifield: Senior Solutions Manager: Transcription, Medical Record Review, Data Conversion
Jan joined the MOS team in early 2011, strengthening both our Marketing and Support. With a BS in Education; and then adding RN to her credentials; her experience ranges from surgical and home health RN to ownership of a Medical Equipment company. Her expertise in customer service, marketing, and clinical knowledge; along with her positive and bubbly personality, make her a welcome addition to the MOS team.
Jan is a third generation OU grad and resides in Tulsa, OK. She is actively involved in non-profit agencies. Her sons, dancing, singing, and entertaining fill her with joy.
Natalie Tornese, CPC: Senior Solutions Manager: Practice and Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Division
Natalie joined MOS's Revenue Cycle Management Division in October 2011. She brings twenty five years of hands on management experience to the company. Starting as an EMT in New York City, she has held positions of progressive responsibility throughout her career - serving a diverse range of practices and specialties. Her experience includes all aspects of revenue cycle management, including multiple leadership roles and management of multiple accounts. She also holds a CPC certification by the American Academy of Professional coders (AAPC). Natalie further enhances MOS's ability to deliver exceptional service to new and existing clients; having shown a talent to improve the bottom line of virtually all businesses that she has served. She presently manages Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Verification and Authorization services for MOS.
Currently residing in New Jersey, Natalie's interests include medieval and Renaissance art and history, spending time with her family and entertaining.
Meghann Kiernan, CPC: Senior Solutions Manager: Practice and Revenue Cycle Management, Healthcare Division
Meghann joined MOS's Revenue Cycle Management Division in February of 2013. She has a formal education in Medical Coding and Billing and over 10 years of hands on experience in the field. She is CPC certified with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She has a strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT requirements and procedures, and regularly attends continuing education classes to stay up to date with any changes. Meghann has a great rapport with all of her clients, and has a unique ability to handle each Client's account with the attention needed for success.. She works tirelessly to ensure she improves the efficiency of each client's practice, and their cash flow through motivation and leadership of her team. She is presently involved in Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Verification and Authorization services for MOS.
Currently residing in New Jersey., Meghann's interests include Music, Sports ( she is a big NY Giants fan) and spending time with family.
Monica Barber: Internet Marketing Manager: SEO, SEM, Social Media
Monica joined the MOS team in 2013. Starting out as a Sports Journalist in the 90's, she has always been involved in online and offline marketing, web designing, Internet search marketing and marketing management. She has successfully orchestrated digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 like Brother International and McGraw Hill as well as mid-size organizations such as the YMCA and Sleepy's. Working with companies such as EGC Group, Prime Visibility and as an entrepreneur she has garnered immense experience as a Digital Marketing Expert.
Monica resides in Long Island, NY, focusing her efforts on improving her hoops game and creating new MOS digital strategies to keep up with Search Engines ever changing algorithms.
One of her favorite quotes; "Whatever the mind of man (or woman) can conceive and believe, it can achieve." – Napoleon Hill.
DhananJay .S. Nair: Support and Solutions Specialist
Dhananjay (DJ) started his career when he joined the MOS team in early 2012 and has been an integral part of the company as a support and solutions specialist. He holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as certifications in Designing & Networking.
New to this field but quick to adapt and learn, DJ has played a role in organizing MOS's internal documentation, managing MOS's internal and customer support. He resides in India and works as a bridge to MOS's operations in India.
Like every youngster, DJ likes gaming, music and the gym. He is an avid traveler and loves exploring new places.


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text: Timothy Fransky 7 Posted September 28, 2018 I recently bought a B&H Model 627, which is the English version of the 240T, I believe. It came with the standard "sunomatic" 20mm lens, but I'm a bit confused by the film speed markings the manual outlines. Does this mean the lens can only worth with really fast film speeds? I've not seen 10 or 32 speed film. The fastest I've seen is 50. Help? (Also it has a male insert that screws into the lens. I assume this is for filters?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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- J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 1998, Articles and Note Editor, The American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review
- B.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1995
- Judicial intern in the chambers of the Honorable Joseph M. McLaughlin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
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Thomas Devaney is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in the firm's New York office and is the Team Leader of the firm's Investment Management team.
Areas of Practice
Tom primarily counsels sponsors and the management teams of private funds with respect to transactional matters and U.S. securities laws and regulations related to the formation of private funds, fundraising and investor subscriptions, and fund administration and operations, generally. Tom represents U.S. domestic and global real estate funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds, private equity and venture capital funds, and hedge funds with a broad range of investment strategies. Tom's practice draws upon his expertise in U.S. securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as well as relevant portions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Commodity Exchange Act and ERISA.
With more than 15 years of experience in private practice, Tom has considerable experience negotiating seed and anchor investor arrangements, investor side letters and "JV" arrangements for jointly managed fund platforms. Tom also has significant experience representing firms and/or individual team members at times of hiring and departure (voluntary and involuntary), including matters leading to litigation.
In addition, Tom has counseled numerous fund advisors (ranging from large institutions to small, closely-held firms, and based domestically and internationally) on their registration as an investment adviser with the SEC and has advised on the design and implementation of compliance programs for a range of strategies, including long/short and fixed income hedge funds, and private real estate, infrastructure and private equity funds. In connection with his role as outside regulatory counsel, Tom has advised fund managers in connection with routine SEC audits, SEC investigations and enforcement and civil actions.
Tom advises clients on private securities offerings, including cross-border investment and strategic financing transactions, and has counseled clients on the formation, organization and operation of domestic limited partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations, and a range of offshore entities (including Cayman Islands, BVI, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong, Chinese, Canadian and Mauritius). Tom is familiar with a range of U.S. and foreign tax and regulatory issues applicable to pooled investment vehicles, with a particular focus on investing in China and the EU, including AIFMD. Tom frequently structures, forms and advises on operational aspects of privately held-REITs for real estate fund sponsors and structuring U.S. real asset investment structures for non-U.S. investors that are subject to Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) withholding in the U.S.
In addition to his funds practice, Tom has also represented a number of closely-held, venture start-ups through various stages of their life cycles, as well as served as fund and investment counsel to several well-known venture capital funds.
- Global counsel to a Luxembourg-based, European infrastructure fund with assets under management in excess of €1 billion
- U.S. counsel to a North American infrastructure fundraising its second fund with a target in excess of $1 billion
- Global counsel to a leading Asian logistics facility operator raising its initial real estate fund with a target exceeding $1 billion
- Counsel to buyers and sellers of individual and portfolios of private equity fund "LP" interests, including one bank that disposed of a portfolio of over $300 million of LP commitments to a number of different purchasers over a multi-year period to satisfy the Volcker Rule
- Counsel to a number of hedge funds and their managers on formation, operational and compliance matters, covering funds with strategies ranging from MBS/fixed income, value, emerging markets, convertible arbitrage, healthcare and microcap
- U.S. securities law specialty counsel to a number of global private fund groups based outside of the U.S. that have registered as investment advisers with the SEC post-Dodd-Frank or notice filed as Exempt Reporting Advisers
- Counsel for general corporate and securities laws matters for Circuit of the Americas, the only FIA-certified Grade 1 track in the U.S., and one of only 26 Grade 1-certified motorsports facilities in the world, which hosted the first (and highly acclaimed) F1 grand prix in the U.S. in more than 5 years
Thought Leadership
- "SEC Raises Dollar Thresholds for Advisers to Charge Performance-Based Fees and Grandfathers Performance-Fee Contracts for Previously Unregistered Advisers," Client Alert, February 21, 2012
- "Roundtable: Outlook for Hedge Funds," Financier Worldwide, January 2012
- "SEC Implements Advisers Act Provisions of Dodd-Frank; Extends Investment Adviser Registration Deadlines," Client Alert, June 24, 2011
- "Market Solutions, Vol. 20, No. 1," Financial Markets Association, March 2011
- "Roundtable: Outlook for Hedge Funds," Financier Worldwide, January 1, 2011
- "Accessing the Impact of Proposed California Assembly Bill No. 1743 on 'Pay to Play,'" Bloomberg Law Reports: Securities Law, Vol. 4, No. 40, October 4, 2010
- "Changes in Registration and Reporting Requirements for Private Funds under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 in the Dodd-Frank Act," July 19, 2010
- "SEC's Custody Rule Amendments and implications for Registered Private Fund Adviser," Bloomberg Law Reports, Vol. 4, No. 9, May 3, 2010 (Co-authored with Kenneth Muller and Seth Chertok)
- "White House Proposal Calls for increased Regulation of Private Investment Funds in Broad Attempt to Restore Confidence in integrity of Financial System," Client Alert, June 19, 2009
- "Newton's Third Law and the White Paper," Client Alert, June 18, 2009
Corporate & Securities Law Blog Posts
- "SEC Brings Charges Against SEC Registered Investment Adviser for Improperly Allocating Expenses and Other Violations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act")," March 25, 2014
- "2014 Compliance Checklist for Investment Advisers," February 26, 2014
- "SEC Announces 2014 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisers," January 17, 2014
Investment Management Blog Posts
- "First FCPA Case Against Hedge Fund," October 14, 2016
- "The Benefit of the Doubt: SEC Scores an Insider Trading Win Despite Newman's Personal Benefit Requirement," March 9, 2016
- "SEC Releases 2016 Examination Priorities," February 2, 2016
- "SEC Fines Advisers for Allocating Compliance Expenses to Funds," November 19, 2015
- "SEC Issues a Risk Alert on the Current State of Outside Compliance Consultants," November 17, 2015
- "SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Failure to Disclose Acceleration of Monitoring Fees and Discounts on Legal Fees," October 14, 2015
- "SEC Co-Chief of Division of Enforcement's Asset Management Unit Identifies 2015 Exam Priorities for Hedge and Private Equity Funds," January 27, 2015
- "SEC Releases 2015 Examination Priorities," January 16, 2015
- "Second Circuit Affirms Tippee Liability," December 11, 2014
- "Staying Above The Political Fray – The RIA Political Contribution Rule," November 18 2014
- "Compliance Officers' Liability," September 23, 2014
- "Cherry-Picking & Soft Dollars," August 14, 2014
- "Current Trends and Risks in the Private Equity Industry," June 12, 2014
Media Mentions
- Why new SEC guidance may pave the way for private fund managers to make better connections onlinePrivate Equity International Media Group, April 7, 2014
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, Options for the Accredited Investor, Financial Poise's Investing Basics 2016 Webinar Series, May 26, 2016
- Moderator, Jurisdiction Selection For Private Fund Managers panel, CounselWorks, SummerTime Summit 2014
- "Investment Advisers Act & Related Compliance Issues," Sage Tree Seminars, New York, New York, September 23, 2010
- 3rd Life Settlements & Longevity Summit, New York, New York, March 24, 2010
- "Recent Trends and Strategies for Real Estate Funds," iGlobal 2nd Real Estate Private Equity Summit, New York, New York, March 24, 2009
- "Private Investment in Financial Institutions and Financial Assets," New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, November 2008
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The legendary footwork producer has been found dead in his Chicago apartment from a suspected drug overdose
Pioneering Chicago footwork producer DJ Rashad has died at the age of 35. He was reportedly found dead in his Chicago apartment by a friend, ABC News reports. An overdose is the suspected cause of death.
In October 2013, Rashad released Double Cup through Hyperdub, to critical acclaim, and the producer's new EP We On 1 is due to come out next week. Musicians and music fans alike took to Twitter to pay tribute to the juke producer widely regarded as one of the most innovative artists in the world of dance music.
RIP Rashad. Legend.— Le1f ☥ (@LE1FNY) April 27, 2014
The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long - and you have burned so very, very brightly @DJRASHAD— RIP Rashad (@kodenine) April 27, 2014
Only last month, Chicago lost another cherished musical son when Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house, passed away.
Hyperdub will be making a statement tomorrow morning, after authorities confirmed Rashad's death. Read our 2012 interview with him here and listen to "Feelin" from Double Cup below.


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Originally designed by Philippe Starck, our reproduction Masters chair perfectly highlights the designer's varied work over his career. Spanning decades, Philippe Starck's' design career included motorcycle design, interior design and eventually his highly regarded furniture design.
Our Philippe Starck Masters Chair replica is as comfortable as it is stylish with great back support and a relaxed armrest position. This very popular piece is a seamless fusion of contemporary and classic furniture design to suit any space.
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Tyzen – Master Hypnotist is teaming up with Harrah's Casinos Reno, NV.
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Tyzen – Master Hypnotist is teaming up with Harrah's Casinos Reno, NV and introducing Reno to it's hottest Summer Show EVER!
Starting June 7th, 2012 Tyzen will be starring in the highly anticipated show:
(produced by BLV productions and Tyzen International LLC)
This show will combine Hypnosis, Comedy, Beautiful Ladies, Special Effects and Wonder into one grande evening of jaw dropping AWE!!! Audience members will leave the theater spellbound and wanting more. This performance has been carefully designed to merge two incredible forms of entertainment into one dynamic event. HYPNOSIS & REVUE. Persuasion will test your senses, pushing your skepticism to the very core of belief. Persuasion will drop you right into a world where fantasy becomes reality.
Tyzen – Master Hypnotist was recently in Reno, NV for meetings with Harrah's Casinos to start planning the production and choreography of Persuasion. He met with Choreographer/Performer – Britney Irwin, Nick Brill – Audio and Lighting Technician and Entertainment Director of Harrahs – Tom Crist. They spent most of the afternoon together working on details for the Hypnosis/Revue Show Persuasion.
The team was also mesmerized by an amazing meal at Harrah's Steakhouse located right at the bottom of Harrah's Reno. The food was outstanding, the service was top notch and of course the company put the icing on the cake.
Here are pictures from a very productive and enjoyable couple of days.
For more information on Persuasion Hypnotic Suggestive Revue Show at Harraha's Reno, NV Contact us www.tyzen.com or contact Harrah's Casinos.


text: Digital Firm Wraps Up the Year With One Last PR Fail By Tonya Garcia|December 28, 2011 Share By Tonya Garcia|December 28, 2011 Share Just when you thought all the PR gaffes that could be made in 2011 had been made, we have one more example to prove you wrong. Ocean Marketing has, according to gaming site Kotaku, been pretty much destroyed by a customer service incident that never should have happened ever on modern-day planet Earth. You can read the entire email chain on the website Penny Arcade, but in short, a customer contacted Paul Christoforo, the president of Ocean Marketing, which was representing a company that makes a video game controller accessory. The customer, Dave, asked some pretty simple questions about when he would receive the item he purchased and somehow this escalated into a back-and-forth with Christoforo calling him names, name-dropping, and just plain-old being a jerk. Can you guess where this is going? Of course, the entire email chain ended up in the hands of the Penny Arcade writer Mike Krahulik, who posted it on his site. Because what had already transpired between Christoforo and Dave wasn't enough, Christoforo went on to diss Krahulik because he didn't believe that the writer and gaming conference organizer (read: VIP) was who he claimed to be. Oy. Since then, other gaming sites have picked up on the story, Ocean Marketing's subsequent firing, and Christoforo's pleading apology. But Mr. Ocean Marketing, you should know by now that the Internet is not so easily moved by the plaintive sounds of PR fail regret. We have a parody video above. Keep in mind: all of this — from the original email posting to the parody video — happened in about 24 hours. Share http://adweek.it/2kIP9KR copy Adweek Adweek


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GELLC has constructed four gathering systems, three compressor and treating stations and significant water handling infrastructure. These systems were designed to mitigate impacts from our operations. For example, GELLC utilizes non-potable water produced by "coalseam gas" wells to drill and complete new gas wells. This means little or no fresh water resources are consumed by GELLC. In addition, GELLC has installed below ground water pipelines which allow water to be pumped to and from well locations so that traffic, dust and noise are minimized. This thoughtful approach to our operations means that future impacts from additional well drilling and operations will be minimized.