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Ismail Nalwala, Co-CEOMicrosoft has a long-standing reputation as a reliable choice for CIOs and CTOs looking for proven, dependable enterprise software. With the company's new dedication to a flexible, integrated work-anywhere future under new CEO Satya Nadella, the company is continuously evolving to become a power-house of innovation for organizations that demand cutting-edge technology. While Microsoft continues to provide customers with an ever-expanding world of innovations, it can become a daunting task to navigate through the multitude of options in this fast paced technology centric business world. Microsoft Gold Certified Partner IOTAP specializes in helping companies choose from this vast array of services and technologies to find the right solutions for your business.
"Businesses today are evolving at a frantic pace," says Ismail Nalwala, IOTAP's Co-CEO, "and Microsoft's productivity solutions allow people to make choices that impact not just their businesses but their whole lives."
Nalwala cites technologies such as Azure, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint, each of which allows individual employees to live, work anywhere and access them from any device they prefer. With employees around the world, IOTAP is more than just a Microsoft Partner. The company relies on Microsoft cloud solutions such as Azure, Dynamics 365, and SharePoint to facilitate communication and collaboration between employees in each of their global offices.
Companies around the world are taking notice. As a worldwide Top 100 partner, IOTAP services clients from its four regional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Oman, and India with a level of "always-available" service that few partners can match.
"Our experience as Microsoft experts, helps us solve multiple business challenges with a plethora of options that work together," Nalwala says. "The options to connect, collaborate, and communicate across the cloud leave companies with endless opportunities to grow."
At IOTAP, "options" is more than just a buzzword. The company's primary focus is on using technology as a tool to create choices for their clients.
The options to connect, collaborate, and communicate across the cloud leave companies with endless opportunities to grow
Nalwala and his team take pride in evaluating its customers' needs and using the Microsoft solutions at their disposal to create opportunities for success.
IOTAP reports that the current demand for intelligent, secure cloud services is high. The company's Dynamics 365 solutions in particular, help clients meet an increasing demand for fast, personalized communication between organizations and their customers, while Microsoft Azure and the Enterprise Mobility Suite offer virtually limitless options that help accelerate the pace of business and collaboration in a secure, reliable environment. These tools give organizations the opportunity to grow their businesses while individual employees are enabled to work from where and how they please.
Where will the Microsoft ecosystem go next? Nalwala predicts continued growth in cloud services, as well as increased requests around the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data. Microsoft has already begun building these capabilities into Dynamics 365.
In summary, Nalwala explains, "We are helping customers with their journey to digitization and through digital transformation."
Companies that work with IOTAP to implement Microsoft solutions can expect a hands-on approach to digital transformation. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, IOTAP is committed to helping their customers achieve success every step of the way, from consultation to implementation and beyond.
"Every day we think about how we can improve our solutions and touch some part of our process to make it better," says Nalwala. "That's what the new era of enterprise software is all about," he concludes.
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End: South Mountain
Mileage: 22
Today was a very long day. It rained last night. I stayed dry in my tent, but the rain convinced me to sleep in an extra hour, since I didn't want to go outside. I didn't have any trouble sleeping last night. Apparently (the troop leaders told me this morning) the scouts were up talking and laughing and singing into the wee hours of the morning. But I fell asleep before the troop leaders left the boys at the lean-to and went to sleep in their tent.
In the morning, I had to tackle more of the Devil's Path. I climbed Sugarloaf, Twin, and Indian Head Mountains. Like yesterday, the descents and climbs between peaks were very steep, and it took me a long time to maneuver the rock ledges. But there were some nice views. I also saw about 15 people doing day-hikes. They used some side trails allow loops on the Devil's Path.
I stopped for lunch at Devil's Kitchen Lean-To, at the eastern end of the Devil's Path. There was an assistant forest ranger there, and we spoke for a while. He was out on his patrols. He was also in college, and he had been doing this as a summer job for two years.
Just when he left, a group of four guys came (they looked college-aged as well). They were just there for the night, but their packs probably weighed more than mine. They had a new stove that they were trying to figure out how to light. Finally, after fifteen minutes, they lit it. But they had spilled so much fuel that the entire stove went up in flames. They almost burned the lean-to down! It was amusing to watch, and I left soon after.
Around 6:30, I got to Palenville. It seems like a very small town, but I didn't walk to the main part of it. I stopped at a gas station that had a grocery and deli. I've been so hungry lately that I've eaten more than I planned for. I got a deli sandwich for dinner, which I ate there. I also bought some Clif bars and peanut butter. They only had Jif creamy in small containers, but I'll deal with it (I'm a Skippy superchunk guy).
I still had a few more miles of hiking from Palenville, and I wasn't sure of an exact place to camp tonight, since there's no lean-to nearby (the closest one is another ten miles from here). I had to hike with my headlamp for a little while until I found a spot to camp.
The area where I'm camped is the former site of the Hotel Kaaterskill. In the nineteenth century, the Catskills were the major vacation spot for the rich and famous from New York. The Hotel Kaaterskill, and the nearby Catskill Mountain House, were two of the most prestigous. Now they're both destroyed. Nearby, there's a large state campground now (North/South Lake).
Apparently the Hotel Kaaterskill was built by a guy who got in a fight with the Montain House because they didn't accommodate the dietary needs of his daughter. So he bought some land a mile away and built a rival luxury hotel.
I'm really tired now. In one week I'll finish the Long Path, and be sleeping at the Altamont Inn (the only lodging option in Altamont).

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How often have you considered how fear drives your parenting?
This isn't an indictment of anyone, or any type of parenting style. It's an intellectual exercise. OK. I'm lying a little bit. I'm fairly certain that if any of you reading this truly reflects upon this question, you will realize how much fear drives so many of our parenting decisions.
Think about it this way. Who here knows what's going to happen in the future?
And how many remember basic psychology classes in college, or have read something by their favorite author, or columnist where that defines and details how humans usually fear the unknown. And that fear of the unknown often turns into irrational decisions.
So I ask again, how often have you considered how fear drives your parenting?
Rarely until just recently, and then I went down that path of questioning the future and that's when it dawned on me. Despite prescribed paths to success, none of those paths are guarantees to the future success of our children. How can we NOT be making many of these decisions out of fear? We all want our children to do better than us, and yet, there are no guarantees. How frightening is that?


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The Return of the Orange Virgin
Chapter Three―Meet Biff
The Fata Morgana was not expected to kill her lover. Still, the idea was not unattractive. It was just one of those ideas that came to one. Like checking under the bed to see if life had coalesced from the dust balls, or "when my nose itches someone is thinking of me."
She stopped to scratch her nose. "In days past and forever lost, my frenzied women would have lapped up the spillage along with the blood and torn pieces of the bridegroom, tidying. Consummation, then the meal―the wedding feast.
"I had done it because it was expected and now someone is thinking of me and I want to do it again. Damn old White Sow of Naxos. Bloody, savage old thing!" She had hoped to lead her worshipers to an appreciation of the finer things. "But no―blood and guts, blood and guts. Nothing else would satisfy them. I tried." The White Sow was one of her attributes and the cause of the Levitical prohibition against eating pork. "My blood communion and they were jealous. Those camel jockeys couldn't deal with a little competition."
She postulated a conversation with the hypothetical pig-killer. It was only an everyday pig, probably an accident, one of those confluences of malevolent serendipity where everything lined up for no particular reason, and here she saw it as a summonsing to slaughter her love-slave, "...gigolo, dancing boy, whatever. The pig is incidental," said the Queen of Heaven.
"So are we all. Tell that to the pig," the alleged slayer would say.
"You killed it."
"I was an instrument of forces beyond my control."
"A hairy and time-worn excuse. I used to use it all the time."
"Nonetheless, you postulate that your pig is dead. What are you going to do?"
"Do? Do? What is all this rush to do something? There has been time and enough for these twelve thousand years."
"And you did nothing. Perhaps that is why you are called."
No comfort there. She cut off the invented inquisition and kicked a pebble from her path. Her deposition of the hypothetical accused was over, but the voices continued.
"Blood must answer blood. Kill your automaton then we'll talk."
"He has no blood. You are dismissed. Go away."
Her isolation had made the trivial immense and the immense itself was trivialized by the fleeing eons. It had been a nice touch, the blood communion, and a wakeup call. Whose touch? Whose call? Once a corps of eager priestesses would have done the deed for her. Here she would have to do it herself. Where was the fun in that?
She scratched her nose again.
Things here were not as they had been, yet ever so often she hankered after the thudding hooves, horn tips dipped crimson in the blood of a careless bull-dancer.
"They took such delight in the killing and forgot me at the end. I would really rather have my own snowplow or a little red truck."
Meanwhile, the object of Morgana's brown study responded to a rumbling in his stomach. Tummy, actually. He was tall, lean and broad shouldered―a hero. If he called his stomach a tummy, who was to argue?
Biff Bangtree backed out of the buttery, his pockets full of doughnuts. Biff Bangtree was not yet his name, since Morgana had neglected to call him anything. That he have a name was not a vital component of their lovemaking. "Oops, I beg your pardon," he said as the kitchen door's double swing hinges caught up with his momentum and gently nudged him through. He paused some moments, then quietly slipped back in. Just a few feet, just making sure. Biff had troubles with leaving a room. He felt compelled to check if he was really 'here' or if he had left himself behind. He studied the door's gentle back and forth as it described an ever-shrinking arc. A wide Cheshire smile exposed polished rows of teeth too white, too straight for even expensive orthodontia. No one there. This, then, is me. Giving the swinging doors a hefty push, he dived through just in time.
Passing a mirror, Biff stopped to check if he might be in there and, noticing his cheeks all puffed out, remembered the doughnuts and swallowed. A long brisk walk through the honeycomb of corridors would help him outdistance his uncertainties. When he saw himself, he liked what he saw but felt unworthy. Each mirror was a fresh adventure. Would the handsome stranger in the glass have been recalled, metamorphosed into something less palatable? Biff's anxieties peered out from what he suspected was a disguise to see if it had slipped, parading his good looks in front of an endless succession of reflective surfaces. Putting on an innocent, carefree air, he swung whistling down the hallway.
He was pretty and knew it; his self-admiration could be considered a normal, healthy manifestation. Biff liked what he saw. He ran a moistened fingertip, addressing the composition of an eyebrow. What woman would not be proud to love such a creature?
"Desire is an honest emotion. Never be ashamed of it," Morgana had told him. "Furthermore, it is right that you look to me for nurturing, for you are my chick that I have hatched from the egg of the world we both stand on." Another puzzling metaphor. Biff felt warm, reassured and comforted when she said the words, nonetheless. She had pulled a set of knee-length checkered knickers from a creel she carried slung over a shoulder. "These are pants of the kind called plus-fours. I want you to wear them when you are out and about where the parlor maids may see you."
Swinging around an ormolu panel screening the service stairs, Biff sat on a step and let out a deep, deep sigh that started at the soles of his feet. He had this feeling. A feeling that somewhere deep, deep down in his makeup, something had gone wrong.
Slumped on the stair, his knees supporting his elbows, which in turn held his chin, Biff felt a depression hovering nearby. He had told Morgana about these episodes, but all she said was, "Growing pains, that's all. They will pass. Take an aspirin."
One of his hands strayed to an ear, toyed idly with it and then, feeling an itch, vigorously went after relief, his little finger diving deep into the auditory channel.
The ear came off.
Biff sat there looking at the ear in his hand and the depression settled lower upon his shoulders.
"Oh shit! Just simply shit!" He threw the errant ear across the hall and reached up to the side of his head where he felt the swelling nubbin of its replacement starting to grow. There was a twinge in his belly. Dinner time. All this fighting the blues and growing new parts took energy. Biff decided another raid on the buttery was in order and stood. The thought of doughnuts and cookies startled the depression and it flew away.
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Great start for 2013:
AirAsia fends off competition; affiliates bloom
1Q2013: Revenue up 11%; Operating Profit up 6%
· Revenue : RM 1.30 billion (up 11% YoY)
· Operating Profit : RM 254.93 million (up 6% YoY)
· Deposits, Bank and Cash Balances : RM 2.17 billion
· Passengers : 5.17 million (up 7% YoY)
· Thai AirAsia:
o Revenue : THB 6.03 billion (up 24% YoY)
o Operating Profit : THB 931.85 million (up 48% YoY)
o Profit After Tax : THB 738.96 million (up 55% YoY)
o Passengers : 2.56 million (up 20% YoY)
· Indonesia AirAsia:
o Revenue : IDR 1,222.48 billion (up 34% YoY)
o Operating Profit : IDR 41.97 billion (up 172% YoY)
o Profit After Tax : IDR 1.36 billion (up 104% YoY)
o Passengers : 1.72 million (up 35% YoY)
LOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 22 May 2013 – AirAsia Berhad ("AirAsia" or the "Company") today reported its results for the quarter ended 31 March 2013 ("1Q13").
The Company posted strong quarterly revenue of RM1.30 billion, up 11% from revenue of RM1.17 billion reported in the same quarter last year. The growth was attributed to the increase in the number of passengers carried which grew 7% to 5.17 million, an increase in ancillary income per pax and average fare, and addition of capacity as the number of aircraft operating in Malaysia increased to 66. Demand in terms of load factor remained strong at 79% despite the 9% increase in capacity this quarter.
In 1Q13, AirAsia recorded a 6% increase in operating profit year-on-year ("y-o-y") to RM254.93 million, resulting from the increase in revenue whilst cost remained in check with no one off volatility.
AirAsia Berhad CEO, Aireen Omar said "The Company has started off the year strongly, driven by an outstanding financial performance last year. In the first quarter of 2013, we recorded an increase of 11% in revenue attributed by the rise in the number of passengers carried. On top of that, our ancillary business is starting to gain traction with a 7% increase to RM42 per passenger from the same quarter last year."
Aireen highlighted, "I am happy to see that our initiatives to further reduce costs are beginning to materialise with higher staff productivity leading to a reduction in staff cost. Measured by cost per available seat per kilometer ("CASK"), CASK ex-fuel was down by an impressive 5% at 6.83 sen as compared to 7.18 sen the same period last year. But due to the increase in the average fuel price, the overall CASK stood at 13.62 sen, which is flat y-o-y."
The Company's revenue, measured in terms of revenue per available seat per kilometer ("RASK"), remained at the same level of 16.89 sen. This was achieved from a 2% increase in average fare in 1Q13 to RM180 from RM177 the previous year which offset the 1% decline in load factor. This demonstrates the success of our routes, service quality and strong brand creating a continuous demand of passenger growth every year. Ancillary income per pax in this quarter has grown to RM42 from RM40 y-o-y backed by strong numbers coming in from baggage and cargo.
Aireen added, "Our cash position is comfortable at RM2.17 billion in deposits, bank and cash balances and we continue to manage our net gearing level which currently stood at 1.38 times as at 31 March 2013. We have also received positive feedback from investors regarding the formalisation of a dividend policy which is to pay 20% of annual net operating profit. This is more evidence of AirAsia's strong position in terms of balance sheet which enables the company to reward our loyal shareholders."
"Discipline in cost is one of the many factors is that sets us apart from our competitors. The key is to remain focused on our business model by offering low fares, optimising aircraft utilisation, maintaining single fleet commonality, and achieving on-time performance by ensuring operational efficiency," said Aireen.
Thai AirAsia ("TAA") posted record revenue of THB6.03 billion in 1Q13, up 24% from the same period last year. Operating profit was up 48% y-o-y to THB931.85 million which led to a 19% increase in profit after tax at THB738.96 million this quarter. Thai AirAsia's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld said, "It is another excellent quarter for Thai AirAsia, with the 24% increase in revenue which led to a 55% increase in profit after tax and 4% rise in RASK. This was driven by the 20% increase in the number of passengers carried, thanks to the booming China routes. Despite adding another 4 aircraft to 28 as compared to 24 during the same period last year, our load factor remained impressive at 87%." TAA's ancillary income per pax also saw a slight increase from THB354 to THB357, with the highest contributor being baggage.
Indonesia AirAsia ("IAA") posted another profitable quarter with revenue up by 34% to IDR1,222.48 billion from IDR911.35 billion. Operating profit saw an impressive 172% increase to IDR41.97 billion from IDR15.45 billion reported during the same period last year. IAA's 1Q13 profit after tax was IDR1.36 billion – up 104% y-o-y. IAA's CEO, Dharmadi added "Our strategy of building our distribution channels and building the AirAsia brand across Indonesia is starting to bear fruit, as proven in our numbers and also improved performance on key competitive routes. IAA's ancillary business is also improving as our ancillary income per pax grew 5% from IDR138,448 to IDR145,773 y-o-y, with high contribution from baggage and assigned seat." IAA currently has 22 aircraft.
Philippines' AirAsia ("PAA") recently turned a new chapter when it announced the strategic alliance with the third largest airline in the Philippines, Zest Air. Maan Hontiveros, Philippines' AirAsia CEO said, "With this partnership in place, other than our current base in Clark, PAA would be able to operate from the main airport in Manila as well. This helps us to attract feeder traffic into Clark and leverage on Zest Air's attractive slots from Manila. As Zest Air inventory is now available on AirAsia website, it will be part of the AirAsia Group's network and will enhance access to North Asia." At the end of March, PAA operates 2 aircraft and recorded a load factor of 76% in 1Q13.
Operating from a high cost environment, AirAsia Japan ("AAJ") has harder challenges to face as compared to the other associates. AirAsia are now in discussions with our partners there to ensure that both parties agree on a turnaround plan for AAJ to assure a return on investment in the future. The newly appointed CEO of AAJ, Yoshinori Odagiri said, "Cost has proven to be our toughest challenge here in AAJ but I strongly believe this can be driven down once more scale is introduced. As a means of improving yield, we recently introduced our second hub which is Nagoya and announced a new route this quarter, Nagoya – Fukuoka." AAJ operates 4 aircraft as at the end of March and recorded a load factor of 70% in 1Q13.
On the outlook on the competitive landscape, Aireen said, "AirAsia constantly embrace challenges and will continue to prove ourselves as the cost leader in this industry. Our strong brand and extensive network are among our best assets."
"This year, MAA will take delivery of 6 aircraft to mainly cater to the increase in frequencies on our existing and high load routes. We were initially looking at adding 10 aircraft this year but as a Group we decided to make room for the associates to grow, primarily TAA and the upcoming AirAsia India ("AAI"). In addition, with the recent announcement of KLIA2 being delayed, we are certain current LCCT airport capacity will be a constraint."
With regard to Group updates, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said, "Around 174 million passengers have flown with AirAsia since we started 11 years ago. 160 routes, 81 destinations, 18 countries, 17 hubs, 124 aircraft – all these are impressive numbers which would not have been possible without the 10,000 dedicated Allstars we have across the region. It has been a good start for 2013. There was a big structural change in 2012 with the set-up of regional functions which was necessary as the Group gets bigger. Now, everything is pretty much in place and everyone is in full-gear mode to take on the second decade head on. 2013 is the start of new era for the AirAsia Group. We have new people on board and existing Allstars wearing new hats, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the table, which is always needed in an organisation as big as ours."
He added, "Since Kamarudin and I are able to focus more on regional strategies now and we believe this structure is working well, everyone will be seeing a lot more development from AirAsia Group as we expand ourselves and grow stronger in each market we operate in and ensuring our affiliates blossom. MAA will continue to be the leader in terms of financial strength and they will focus on retaining their market dominance by focusing on cost discipline and driving ancillary products. It is important not to be complacent, especially with the new competitive landscape in the country. The Group's other success story, TAA, will focus on increasing frequencies on domestic sectors which will be supported by the popular international sectors to China and Indochina. IAA's strategy for 2013 is to grab market share on key domestic routes, while maintaining its position in the international sector. This is being done through the rationalisation of its network, redeployment of capacity to key trunk routes to build frequencies and subsequently gain a leadership position. PAA has a lot to look forward to. With the recent announcement on its strategic alliance with Zest Air, AirAsia is now able to operate from NAIA, the main airport in Manila, whilst continue to operate from Clark as well. Through NAIA, PAA now has the ability to serve on the largest capacity routes out of the Philippines and provide feeder traffic to Clark. Operating from both airports gives PAA the best of both worlds – large capacity slots in NAIA and cheap cost advantage in Clark. AAJ has a lot of cost challenges to break through and the management needs to ensure these challenges are addressed quickly. The new routes that will open from Nagoya, its second and new hub in Japan, are indeed something to look forward to which will boost its load factors especially in the coming summer season."
Commenting on the development of the upcoming AirAsia India, Fernandes said, "I am excited about AirAsia India. The start-up process has been smooth sailing so far. We have submitted our AOC application and are currently waiting for the approval before we start operating in Chennai. Last week, we have announced the Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia India, Mittu Chandilya who will assume office effective 1stJune 2013. A native of Chennai, he has great entrepreneurial skills with vast experience from different parts of the world. Through the upcoming AAI, I am confident that Mittu will be one of the key people to revolutionise the air travel industry in India."
As of 22 May 2013, the Group has a total fleet of 124 A320s (MAA - 67, TAA - 29, IAA - 22, PAA – 2, AAJ – 4), and is expecting 356 more aircraft to be delivered up to 2026, excluding leased aircraft.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Air Asia 1 Q 2013
|Naresh --
Our immigration system is outdated, broken, and backward, and our nation's status as the center of technology and innovation is suffering because of it.
It's time for Congress to act.
Over the next two days, OFA is joining a team of organizations, tech companies, and entrepreneurs in the March for Innovation, a virtual event that we're hoping will get lawmakers' attention.
Join in: Tweet at your senators, post on Facebook, or just call your members of Congress and join the drumbeat of Americans demanding comprehensive immigration reform now.
Elected officials and celebrities -- like New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, hip-hop legend Russell Simmons, and more -- will be passing the baton to one another online. OFA Executive Director Jon Carson will be joining in, too. And they're asking thousands of Americans to jump in and be a part of it.
One tweet or one Facebook post is all it takes to add your voice. And think of what will happen when thousands of Americans do it around one issue, all at the same time?
That's hard to turn a blind eye to.
Join the conversation, seize the moment, and help get immigration reform passed:
Emmy Ruiz
Immigration Campaign Manager
Organizing for Action
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Hitachi Data Systems Unveils Industry's First Integrated File Sync and Share for the Enterprise
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HDS Brings Enterprise Security to the Mobile Workforce;
New HDS Cloud Solutions Reduce TCO by 60% and Backup Space Needed by 30%
Delhi, India. — May 22, 2013 — Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today unveiled new solutions and services that allow enterprises to adopt cloud computing more readily, enable their mobile workforce more securely and reliably, and provide a better IT experience to their end users. The Hitachi Data Systems family of cloud services and solutions offer new options to help manage the multiple demands of IT. These demands include explosive growth of unstructured data, user expectations to access information from anywhere, and the requirement to ensure security, simplicity and protection of all data wherever it lives. With today's new HDS offerings, customers can achieve the cost and flexibility benefits of the cloud by reducing capex and opex:
‐ Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere: The industry's first integrated file sync and share solution that is built, sold and supported for the enterprise entirely by a single vendor. It bring secure mobility to the enterprise – it lets users access data and collaborate on any device, from any location at any time and easily share files. And IT keeps the data within its control, security and compliance practices, unlike consumer-grade file sharing services which have struggled to gain the confidence of enterprise IT groups. HCP Anywhere is built expressly for the enterprise and jumps ahead of industry alternatives in ease of implementation and control of important, but rarely discussed issues of encryption, key ownership and terms of service.
‐ New version of Hitachi Content Platform (HCP): One seamless cloud storage platform for data protection, enterprise mobility and content cloud, it features the most advanced metadata management in the market and sets a foundation for big data and analytics.
‐ Hitachi Cloud Services Connection (HCSC): Public cloud offering built on HDS cloud infrastructure and solutions and managed by HDS for partners to resell.
"Though consumer file sync and share options have been available for some time, options for the enterprise are still emerging," said Terri McClure, senior analyst, ESG. "With this new cloud package, HDS is leveraging its enterprise solution provider strengths at the core and has done a nice job providing a consumer-like experience at the edge. Its new HCP Anywhere application and platform should be particularly appealing to security-conscious end users who need to lock down access to business data and leverage additional cloud capabilities and support to satisfy end user requirements for data access across multiple devices. HDS already has a reputation of trust with this customer base and the economics for its file sync and share are very compelling. With all the back-end integration, self-service and controls HDS offers today and plans to add, HDS appears to be bringing a serious enterprise sync and share solution to market."
"Our unique approach to cloud allows our customers to choose the best possible solutions to address their needs, at their own pace, and in a way that makes sense for their business," said John Mansfield, executive vice president, Global Solutions Strategy and Development, Hitachi Data Systems. "Our cloud portfolio does more than just solve the challenges customers face today – it sets them up for what is coming next. Trends like big data, bring your own device, next-generation file services, secure clouds, distributed IT, and metadata-driven automation, management and analytics are quickly becoming pervasive. The products and services we are announcing today allow enterprise organizations to use cloud and file sharing in ways that were never before possible. It is with these new offerings that customers can further innovate with information as the IT industry continues to evolve."
HDS delivers secure, flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage private, hybrid and public cloud infrastructures that enable businesses to lower total cost of ownership, meet service level agreements, and improve operational efficiency. At the heart of HDS cloud solutions are a set of proven, cloud-enabled platforms that support the unified, virtualized and distributed environments common in organizations today. Together, HDS cloud solutions based on HCP enable organizations to experience some of these benefits:
‐ Reduce TCO by 60%.
‐ Reduce space needed for backups by 30%.
‐ Create a 2 year deferral on new storage purchases.
‐ Enable 5 times more terabytes managed per administrator.
Customer and Partner Supporting Quotes
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia: "At the Garvan Institute we focus on understanding the role of genes as well as molecular and cellular processes in health and disease. Secure collaboration on large data sets is critical for developing future cures. We're excited to explore the productivity and innovation benefits that HCP Anywhere can bring to our researchers by extending our information infrastructure directly to mobile devices such as laptops, tablets and even smart phones to deliver pioneering research into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our society today." – Dr Warren Kaplan, Bioinformatics specialist, Centre for Clinical Genomics
- ACW Services, Hong Kong: "There is definitely a move in the industry toward cloud services, and by partnering with HDS we have launched a cloud service quickly with our own branding through Hitachi Cloud Services Connection. The combination of HDS facilities, infrastructure and service management with our sales, marketing, reseller and ISV recruitment quickly and easily helps our customers into production." – Andy Lau, Managing Director, ACW Services
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About Hitachi Data Systems
Hitachi Data Systems provides information technologies, services and solutions that help companies improve IT costs and agility, and innovate with information to make a difference in the world. Our customers gain compelling return on investment (ROI), unmatched return on assets (ROA), and demonstrable business impact. With approximately 6,000 employees worldwide, Hitachi Data Systems does business in more than 100 countries and regions. Our products, services and solutions are trusted by the world's leading enterprises, including more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and more than 80% of the Fortune Global 100. Visit us at www.HDS.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2012 (ended March 31, 2013) consolidated revenues totaled 9,041 billion yen ($96.1 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, industrial, transportation and urban development systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
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Appendix: Facts about the New Solutions and Services Announced Today
HCP Anywhere: Bring Enterprise to the Mobile Workforce
HCP Anywhere is the industry's first fully integrated, on-premises solution for safe, secure file sharing and synchronization. HCP Anywhere is enterprise- and Internet-ready. Simply put, HCP Anywhere makes it possible for employees to access any data, from anywhere, at anytime on any device. But it also gives data control back to the business by ensuring that end-to-end file sharing solutions are deployed safely, securely, and with corporate oversight.
HCP Anywhere is extremely easy to set up, deploy and manage for IT as well as users. No end user training is required and a self-service portal is provided. It works with existing IT practices and processes and no backups are needed. End users can download the HCP Anywhere client app on their iOS devices from the Apple iTunes store.
Users simply save a file to their HCP Anywhere folder and they instantly become more mobile. HCP Anywhere automatically syncs to all registered devices and becomes available via Web browsers. Users can bring their own device and have access to work files anywhere, not just in their offices. And they can safely share files with access-controlled, time-sensitive links.
IT gets easy administration with built-in mobile device management, auditing and full integration with Microsoft® Active Directory®, so it's easy to add and manage large numbers of users. Users can send links instead of attachments, drastically reducing email storage and network payloads. The software uses HCP to store, protect, share, sync, secure and manage data in the most efficient, easily scalable and highest-density object storage platform where the data is single-instanced, compressed and free from tape backup. Beyond sync and share, with HCP Anywhere gives IT a top quality cloud storage platform that works with modern workloads and future plans. With HCP Anywhere, organizations can:
‐ Safely enable mobility and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) capabilities.
‐ Improve information access to drive business growth.
‐ Increase IT efficiency to control cost.
‐ Reduce loss of data caused by rogue applications.
‐ Avoid legal and compliance issues arising from rogue data on unknown user devices.
New HCP: Highly Scalable Cloud Storage Platform
HCP is an award-winning object store and highly scalable, reliable foundation for Hitachi cloud solutions and services. It virtualizes infrastructures and intelligently automates IT operations so customers can manage rapidly growing and increasingly diverse file data. Multitenancy, built-in data protection, and robust security, along with chargeback data features, make HCP well suited to cloud service providers who offer storage as a service, enterprise IT environments who struggle with data volumes, data growth, backup and data governance or security issues, and medium-sized data-driven organizations who have rapidly growing data volumes.
The new version of HCP includes several significant enhancements:
- Cloud application support: Customers can take advantage of the new ecosystem of cloud applications built for Amazon S3, while still securely storing their data on their own premises.
- Metadata intelligence: Tag files with custom metadata from multiple users and applications to automate more intelligently, simplify management, aid in search, and support analytics.
- VMware: Customers can use the server platform of their choice along with VMware to run HCP.
- Tiering to external storage: Customers can enjoy the intelligence of HCP while leveraging other media types to store data.
Hitachi Cloud Services Connection
Hitachi Cloud Services Connection (HCSC) is a cloud services partner program with an all-in-one service offering for specific workloads and IT services. Built on proven Hitachi platforms and hosted and managed by HDS, partners can rebrand and resell cloud services immediately while allowing their brand to be associated with a well-known, global storage management player.
HCSC goes well beyond today's cloud service by offering customers the experience, knowledge, solutions and enterprise-class features in one package, using an ITIL-certified, low latency, and local data center architecture with strong support. It also eliminates capex, offers pricing transparency and reduces the need to invest in expertise. All that customers need to do is to pay a simple monthly subscription. The service offerings include infrastructure as a service, content as a service, and software as a service. HCSC represents one of several partnering options included in a new HDS partner framework that also includes cloud builder partners and Hitachi Cloud Service Provider Program.
Hitachi Cloud Services Connection is available now in Asia Pacific and will be available globally later this year. Hitachi Cloud Service Provider Program is available now in the U.S. and will be available globally later this year.
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On its own, high blood pressure, or hypertension, may not seem like a big deal. It doesn't have any symptoms, after all, and you may feel "just fine" while you have it.
"Blood pressure is actually just the pressure that we measure in your arteries when the heart contracts and then relaxes," says Michelle Weisfelner Bloom, MD, a cardiologist at Stony Brook University Medical Center.
The top number represents the pressure when your heart contracts (the systolic pressure), and the bottom shows the pressure when it relaxes (diastolic pressure). Blood pressure readings fall into one of four categories, according to Paul Knoepflmacher, MD, a clinical instructor in medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Normal blood pressure is less than 120 (systolic) over less than 80 (diastolic).
Elevated blood pressure is between 120 and 129 (systolic) over less than 80 (diastolic).
Hypertension stage 1 is between 130 and 139 (systolic) over 80 to 89 (diastolic).
Hypertension stage 2 is 140 or greater (systolic) over 90 or greater (diastolic).
Here's more information about how to read blood pressure numbers to understand your heart health.
"Ultimately, when you have hypertension, it's important for you to … get checked by your doctor on a regular basis," says Rachel Bond, MD, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Overlooking your high blood pressure (or not knowing you have it) can lead to a host of problems, and many of them quite serious. A 2010 report on the burden of global diseases found that high blood pressure had become the leading risk factor for diseases in the world, ranking above smoking, malnutrition, and communicable diseases.
Here are some of the risks associated with hypertension, according to Dr. Bond:
High BP can increase your risk of blockages in your heart. Clogged arteries stress and weaken the heart, and they are the primary cause of heart attacks. Over time, the workload from hypertension may lead to heart disease and heart failure. Learn the other risk factors for heart failure here.
High BP can increase your risk of stroke. When blood vessels in the brain are blocked, they are more likely to burst, causing a stroke. This, in turn, can increase your risk of vascular dementia.
High BP can increase your risk of kidney disease. Because hypertension can damage the arteries around the kidneys, this will affect their ability to filter blood properly, according to the American Heart Association.
"These are all major medical conditions," says Dr. Bond. "The sooner we find out about them, the better off because then we can treat them adequately." Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so treating high blood pressure early could avert a life-or-death situation.
One suggestion? Know your personal risks. If you have one or more risk factors for heart disease, controlling your blood pressure can be an essential and proactive weapon, according to Dr. Knoepflmacher. Here are the lifestyle tweaks for a healthier heart.


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When it comes to determining what causes ED, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Most importantly is that when it comes to male sexual arousal, the brain, nerves, hormones, muscles and emotions all play a role.
Even high levels of stress or chronic depression can lead to erectile dysfunction. Essentially, the causes can be mental or physical and determining which is the case for you requires seeking out a qualified medical professional for help.
How Do You Know if You Have ED?
Erectile dysfunction is defined as a man who has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Millions of men are impacted by this condition in the United States alone. Getting to the cause requires careful diagnoses. At Summit Male Medical Center, our physicians are ED specialists.
What are The Physical Causes?
In most cases, the cause of ED is physical. Heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or metabolic issues are just a small example of the many physical causes. Even certain medications can lead to ED.
Luckily, many of the physical causes can be treated by a qualified physician. The most important step is scheduling an appointment to determine why you suffer from this condition.
Psychological Causes
The answer to what causes ED may also be a psychological one. Your brain plays a crucial role in all physical functions, including the cause of erections. Certain conditions can interfere with your natural sexual feelings and desires and manifest themselves through ED.
Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety can easily lead to erectile dysfunction. Stress associated with work or relationship problems may also have an impact on one's ability to achieve or maintain an erection.
What are Some Common Treatments?
Naturally, the treatment options recommended by your doctor could vary based on what causes ED in your situation. Our physicians will recommend treatments and thoroughly explain the risks and benefits associated with each.
Common treatment includes oral medications. There are several popular options. Taking one of these medications does not automatically lead to an erection, but works when there is sexual stimulation. These drugs have proven to be very effective for a large number of people who suffer from ED.
Another treatment is testosterone replacement. Sometimes, low levels of testosterone could lead to erectile dysfunction.
These are only a few of the examples of common treatments. There are many more out there. Talking with a physician at Summit Male Medical Center is really the best way to determine which option will work best for you.
If you are interested in learning more, contact Summit Male Medical Center at 480-398-4000 to schedule an appointment.


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All the files for "Ren Faire at the End of the World" are complete and in the hands of the publisher. The release date will be sometime before the end of the year. We have a quick turnaround here at Post Mortem Press. To prepare for the completion of the Arcanum Faire, I've already put in applications at Ohioana Book Fair and other events like Confusion for next year.
Though RFEW was written to stand up on its own, you get all the jokes and twisting arcs if you read all three.
The first two books, "Camp Arcanum" & "Power Tools in Sacred Grove", are also up for review on Net Galley. CA will be available until Oct. 30th. Boo. PTSG starts its 30 day on November 1st. REFW will be sometime after that, most likely Dec. 1st. If you are a credentialed book reviewer and you haven't read either, please stop by and request a file for download.
Keep your eyes here as I make arrangements for a cover release and other promotional skullduggery.


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When we think of mobile phones, choosing the best ringtones will definitely come to our minds. Like stamp collection, book collection, etc… some people even have ringtones collection as their hobby. Ringtones makes people happy and apart from the owner of the mobile phone, the people around him also enjoy most popular ringtones when a person receives a call. It has been found that even new born babies enjoy the music of the ringtones and many young mothers use ringtones to make their babies have a good time.
Nowadays, even video ringtones are being dominating the market. These ringtones contains small video clips that can be played on your mobile phone. The ringtones are of three types' monotones, polytones and realtones. A monophonic ringtones, which is also termed as monotone is a series of musical notes, one note at a time. A polyphonic ringtone, which is also termed as polytone on the other hand, consists of several notes at a time.
A realtone also called as mastertone, truetone, and super phonic ringtone is simply usual audio recording. Polytones are becoming popular nowadays because it helps the user to distinguish the caller's identity. With the help this tones you can set different ringtones for different numbers; this will help you to instantly identify whether the call is important or not. Many favorite Ringtones can be downloaded from web at the free cost and even ringtones can be shared easily through some tools like web, Bluetooth, etc… Most of the free ringtones available are created by the users of the mobile phones themselves.
These different kinds of ringtones make people crazy and even other mediums like film production, Television, internet accepted these ringtones in greater way. Even, political slogans are coming in the form of mobile ringtones nowadays and more personalized free ringtones are available in marketing purpose as well. The industry of musicians is also getting benefited from the rise in the mobile market.
The musicians and artists are becoming popular when their mobile phone rings, especially from their film songs or some favorite songs. Some crazy ringtones, which is created by mobile phone manufacturers are available from the internet as free tone or promotional songs because commercial songs are rarely free. If you would like to be trendy or more specific, new songs or tones can be taken from mobile phone service providers for some nominal cost, but make sure that the downloaded ringtones should not contain any virus. So go ahead and select a wonderful ringtone according to your taste!!


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According to the DMV of Florida, more than 200,000 auto accidents occur in the state annually. With over 16 million drivers, it is understandable why there are so many incidents in Florida each year. If you find yourself among those 200,000, we have good news. K LAW, PLLC is here to provide you with an exceptional auto accident attorney in Tampa.
What Do I Do After an Auto Accident in Tampa?
If you have been in a fender bender in Tampa, you probably have a lot of questions running through your mind. The most important thing you can do is stay calm. If you are not in a state of panic, you will be better able to help yourself and others. You can also analyze the situation with a more rational mind, and you will be able to provide law enforcement with a more reliable, detailed description of the event.
The first thing you should do is call 911 right away and check for injuries. Even if the damage is minor, it is important to contact a law enforcement agent. Police can provide you with a record that you will need for insurance and legal purposes.
Next, if you and your vehicle are not in critical condition, you need to move your car off to the side of the road. Blocking the road can cause other accidents. It is recommended that you carry items such as flares or small cones in your trunk to be prepared for anything. Turn on the vehicle's hazard lights so that others know you are in need of assistance.
After that, you need to notify your insurance agency as soon as possible. Your agency may be able to provide you with critical information on what to obtain from other drivers involved in the accident. Try only to speak with your auto accident attorney, your insurance company, and the Tampa police. Never sign any paperwork unless it is distributed by law enforcement officials or medical assistance crew. Takes notes about the damage to your car, the other drivers' license plates, and their contact information. If there were any witnesses, you should obtain their statements and contact information.
Once records have been filed and injuries have been assessed, call K LAW, PLLC for an auto accident attorney in Tampa.
What Auto Accident Services Does K LAW, PLLC Offer?
An auto accident attorney at K LAW, PLLC can help you in many different ways. We want to ensure your health, safety, and livelihood are affected as little as possible. We can assist you with:
- Rental services in case your car is totaled. We understand the importance of getting a replacement right away. We can help you find the right rental while you shop for your next car or wait for your old one to be fixed. Do not let your work, social, or educational schedule be derailed by the loss of your vehicle. Trust an auto accident attorney at K LAW, PLLC to solve your issues in Tampa today.
- Vehicle repairs are crucial when it comes to getting back to your normal lifestyle. Car wrecks are stressful enough without having to worry about transportation or lost wages afterwards.
- Lost wages should not have to occur. We want to ensure that you do not miss work or lose wages due to injuries or the absence of your vehicle.
- Medical claims are an important factor to consider after a fender bender. You may require medical attention or psychical therapy after a wreck. We can assist you in finding the right treatment and will deliver financial claims where they are necessary.
- Insurance forms will need to be filled out when you are covering the accident report in Tampa. It is important to do these correctly and promptly. Paperwork can seem daunting and confusing, but your auto accident attorney is here to help.
- Liability claims can turn the tables on your circumstances. Having the right representation could alter your case in your favor.
Why An Auto Accident Attorney is Necessary
We understand that not all fender benders require an auto accident attorney. However, we highly recommend calling us at (813) 866-8600 after an incident in Tampa to see if we can assist you with anything. Contact us here to discuss your rights, options, what you should do next, and if legal representation is needed. We will help you handle your case with confidence every step of the way.


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posted March 5, 2020
The 2019 annual contribution letters will only be mailed to people who donated over $500. If you need a letter listing your contributions and do not receive one, please contact the Association Office after January 31st.
Nazareth Association Annual Gathering
replaces Spirit Day
date and time to be determined for 2020
further information to be posted by early spring
Office Number: 269.342.1191
Welcome Home!
*****New 2019 Spring Newsletter !!*****
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Information pertaining to anew book by Margaret (Grady) Berkhousen, Borgess School of Nursing, Class of 1963.
posted in May 2019
Calling your attention to an article under the News tab by Joe Wlodyka, a Barbour Hall grad, 1964 and current Board member for Nazareth Association. It's a look-back on a happening while he was a student and worth a smile or two. Please contact the Association Office after you read it. Your comments would be most welcome. (No longer a Board member, -- worth reading just the same. Was posted Nov 2017.)
December 22, 2017 a reflective article by Mary Ann Redmond was added to the News tab. Please contact the Association Office and and share your thoughts. Would you be interested in reading more articles like this?
See Susan Allen's piece -- a story of coincidences and how she reconnected with her Nazareth College classmate. It was posted the end of January 2018.
Nazareth was a life changer for Anita Rosenberg. She shares her story -- submitted and posted the middle of February 2018. Anita is currently the President of Nazareth Association.
Above info in magenta updated Nov 22, 2019
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the Congregation of St. Joseph): St. Camillus/Borgess School of Nursing, Nazareth Academy, Barbour Hall, Nazareth College, and St. Joseph/Flint School of Nursing. These educational institutions
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Annecy Festival Wrap-Up
Last week, Animortal Studio attended the Annecy International Animated Film Festival! We took our puppets, showcased our slate of projects and even screened the World Premiere of Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires.
The set-up began on Friday with us packing the moving van with all our bits and pieces for our tour to France, here's some pics:
We attended the MIFA Film Market to showcase a range of new ideas in development – we got quite a bit of interest from other companies and people wanting to see our exhibition.
The biggest event happened on Tuesday night – the official world premiere screening of Chuck. The theatre was packed, the audience was fantastic and we were thrilled by the reaction. It was wonderful to see our work received so positively, and we've greatly appreciated the feedback we received. Thank you for all the reviews!
Throughout the week, we had two other screenings as well as the opportunity to meet some great people and companies. We loved bringing Animortal to the world stage and getting that firsthand interaction that just isn't possible during production.
We'd like to thank everyone who came up to our stall, chatted to us and attended our screenings. Overall, Annecy spelled out a great deal for the future of the studio. Many doors have opened and we're excited to move forward with new productions. See you at the next event!


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Benedict courses are the immediate answer for those who really wish to be able to communicate: we propose individual and group courses, interactive multimedia courses, specific "on line" courses for "Students and Teacher", "Professionals", "Children".
The didactics of our courses is very accurate; the small number of students, the rhythms of teaching, the mother-tongue teachers, the tested teaching aids and the pleasant and relaxed atmosphere enable our students to achieve excellent results.
Upon successful completion of a final test, we award Certificates and Diplomas that are recognised both nationally and internationally.


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Do you sometimes work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still don't get overtime?
Chances are you are being paid twice a month (semi-monthly) instead of every two weeks (bi-weekly).
Per the labor laws, overtime is calculated based on a work week – not the pay period. Covered, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 during a work week. A work week is a 7 day period established by your employer. It can start on any day of the week. For example, your employer's work week may run from Monday through Sunday or it may run from Wednesday through the following Tuesday. In order to determine your overtime hours, you must know when your employer's work week starts.
Your work schedule does not determine the work week. For example, assume your employer's work week runs from Monday through Sunday and you work from Thursday through the following Tuesday. To determine your overtime hours, you would total the hours worked from Thursday through Sunday, when the work week ends. If the hours worked from Thursday through Sunday total more than 40, you will be entitled to overtime for that week. On Monday, a new work week starts so the hours you work on Monday and Tuesday count towards the new week's total hours.
If you are paid twice a month, your pay period will usually include 2 full work weeks plus a few days of a third work week. The hours worked during the third work week would be considered regular time – assuming you do not work more than 40 hours during those few days. This means your regular time for the pay period could exceed 80 hours. For example, if you work 40 hours the first work week, 40 hours the second work week, and 8 hours for one day of the third work, your total hours for the pay period will be 88 hours but since you have not worked more than 40 hours in a work week, under the labor laws, overtime pay is not due.
In short, in order to determine the overtime hours you are due in a given pay period, you must add up the overtime hours for each work week that ends during the pay period.
If you think your employer is interpreting the labor laws on overtime incorrectly and would like us to evaluate your situation, please complete our online intake form. Our evaluation is free and confidential.


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Life In The Desert
Desert dwelling is something of a Biblical theme.
Jesus spent 40 days in the desert, fasting and praying, preparing for his ministry. The Israelites spent 40 years in the wilderness, in preparation for their return to the promised land. So, to prepare ourselves for the new things to come, we must strip everything back and face our vulnerabilities and our doubts.
Life in the desert is difficult. It's hot, and barren, and lonely. When you're in the desert, it's difficult to see an end.
In the rhythm of the Christian calendar, before we can reach the hope and assurance that Easter brings, we must live through lent. A time where we let go of our comforts and instead are left alone, with all our doubts and vulnerabilities, learning to rely on God.
As we spend the next 40 days living in our own metaphorical deserts, there are 14 million people living in the very real deserts of East Africa, experiencing the impact of the worst drought we've seen in over half a century.
While we journey through lent in the knowledge of the hope of new life, the growing threat of climate change leaves the farmers in East Africa facing doubts that have no end in sight.
From Northern Kenya, our team share a snippet of life in the desert:
"It's a normal dry, windy, dusty and extremely hot Saturday morning in Burgabo, Kenya. Pastoralists converge at the only water point in the vicinity, patiently waiting for their turn to give water to their emancipated livestock.
In the normal dry season, the average time it takes to get all their animals watered is 3 – 5 days. This year, it is taking more like 9 – 12 days. The long wait for water in the overwhelming 45 degree heat, have already claimed thousands of small stock and donkeys.
At around 5pm the clouds started building up. The thirsty population staring up at the sky, longing for raindrops to quench their thirst. Suddenly, huge dust engulfed the area. The pastoralists all rushed to the tin houses to shelter from the dust. For 20 minutes the rain started pounding, coupled with strong winds that rush across the treeless plains.
A confused and barefooted herder whose body soaked with water and mud came shouting and the villagers rushed to inquire about what went wrong.
They didn't expect the rains so suddenly; out of season and unprepared the short evening showers claimed hundreds of lives of small animals. In total, about 740 goats died in less than half an hour.
This water was not the much needed relief from drought."
For many communities across East Africa, desert life is normal. The desert is their home and over years they have developed ways of living within it. But climate change is making this harder; the rising temperatures coupled with longer dry spells and unpredictable weather patterns bring longer droughts. We think of rain as the relief, but when they come they're often more intense. The damage to crops and animals can often be worse than the drought.
I've got doubts about a better world. There are days when I doubt whether we can really tackle climate change. And I wonder, as they trek in 45 degree heat, do the pastoralist famers of East Africa doubt that too? As they wait in anticipation of the rain returning, do they doubt the new creation that it will bring with it? For these farmers, life in the desert really is a season of doubt.
For us, the doubts and vulnerabilities that come with desert dwelling come to an end as we reach the anticipated resurrection; we're held by the hope that Jesus brings, the hope of a new world, relief from the dry desert lands.
Lent is a season of grief that ends in joy. It's a season of doubt that can't help but get pulled towards hope. So, as we go through lent, walking through our own deserts and wrestling with our own griefs and doubts, may we remember those whose desert time has no clear end, for whom the hope of a better world might seem far away. And, as we reach the anticipated resurrection, may we be reminded of the call for us to play our part in the hope for a new world - a better future.


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Where did that idea come from?
I am excited about sharing a few free chapters of my high fantasy novel, The Shining One: a novel of the Bright Land, with you all. Part one of the trilogy will come out this month. This story was originally written for my sons when they were young and just beginning to discover Lewis and Tolkien. In a way this is my homage to these two great men I admire immensely.


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I think we can all be guilty of this. When life isn't quite going our way we focus on just that – that life is not going our way! What about what is going our way?
It's become a bit of a cliché when it comes to happiness – be grateful and appreciate what you have in life – it goes over our head because we've heard it a million times and we stop applying it to our own lives.
But there's great power in how you focus. There are times in life when everything is moving along perfectly and there are times when, well, it just isn't. However, the way in which you step back and look at what is going on – the bigger picture – really can be the difference between feeling positive and just feeling crappy.
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Reflecting on the rest of Romans 6
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What?: Sixth Region Game
Where?: Center Hill High School
When?: Friday, November 1st @ 7:00 PM
How can you keep yourself updated?: 95.5 FM Radio, Bullseye955.com, @OxChargerSports Twitter Account, Channel 97 (Metrocast) Monday @ 6 PM, LIVE scoring updates via Maxpreps at this LINK.
The Lowdown: I have to admit, when I saw this matchup listed late this season in August, I was thinking this would be a big time matchup for playoff implications with a serious home crowd behind them. Center Hill won 1-5A in 2011 just two short years ago and beat West Point to do so (however did NOT beat Oxford that year - their lone loss in 1-5A). Center Hill made the playoffs last year and with a D1 Wide Receiver in the mix, I expected them to do some big things. Usually I'm near exactly right about things like this.
If I'm not right, I'm usually dead wrong - that is what happened here.
Center Hill's defense has really let them down this year - they are allowing a whopping 37.4 PPG, more than what Oxford averages on offense (35.7 PPG). Again, this is another matchup where Oxford is in position to blow them out. The Mustang offense hasn't been terrible - they have scored at least 21 points in each of their last 7 games and at least 28 in 4 of their last 5 - but when the defense gives up point totals of 69, 47, 43, and 55 points, that will lose games every single time unless you have the Baylor offense.
Center Hill has Dee Gillespie - who is a D1 prospect in every right. After that...well, you'll see. That's really all I have to say about this game. This next part will be short and sweet...
For Oxford to Win, They Must: Execute - That's really it. Play like you have played all season and put this team away early. Don't make this any harder than it has to be.
For Center Hill to Win, They Must: Play the Best Game of Their Lives - It will really take that from them with the way Oxford has been playing during region play spanking each opponent this year and the way they have been this year. The talent gap is way too wide.
Weather: (for Olive Branch, MS location:) At kickoff, 59*F and Clear (no chance of rain), Temps to drop to the mid 50s by the end of the game. Winds from the WSW at 4-8 MPH (Crosswind toward the visiting side line)
Other Notes: Oxford can win the 1-5A title outright OFFICIALLY with a win Friday and the coveted one-seed from 1-5A in the playoffs OR can clinch the one-seed with a Lake Cormorant loss to Clarksdale. Oxford is looking to go 10-0 for just the second time in school history. Despite other publications saying that we won region 1-5A last week - that is false. Should Oxford lose and Lake Cormorant wins Friday night and defeats Oxford next week - Lake Cormorant can win the 1-seed from Oxford.


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So, what has been going on?
Well, Falco Verholen has been working on some gorgeous art.
Joel has been working on something.
And Ivo…
Ivo is about to finish the scripts for a serie of three short-ish stories called "Soul Apps". Granted that it sounds like the name of an industrial band started by a bunch of 12 year olds, it is actually based on an interesting mix of "Faust", the classic master piece by Goethe, with "Black Mirror", the show about the social and psychological impact of hi-tech consumer technology and about one of the most though provoking things on television and Netflix, right now. You have no idea what sort of sick things we imagine Theresa May doing and if you do, you have seen the show.
However, Ivo has decided NOT to pick it up as an independent production and instead pursue other goals. As for the scripts, Ivo will put them online. If you're a beginning artist and you want to practice with a script, you can go ahead, download them and start practicing. If you are curious about the lay-out of a script for a comic, you can go ahead and read them.
The first script is already up for grabs and feel free to read it, give feedback or draw it. We don't really care.


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Dragon Quest VIII has been on my mind a lot lately, and for good reason: I've played it in some capacity almost every day since it launched at the end of January. It's somewhat unusual for me to play a game near-daily for over a month, but the 3DS version of DQ VIII lends itself to this for two reasons: 1) it's a fantastic RPG and 2) it's an incredible portable port, full of player-time-respecting tweaks.
Probably the highest compliment I could give the 3DS version of DQ VIII is that the 63 hours I put into it felt like half that. This perception is huge, because I've played through 12-hour adventure games that felt like an eternity. In Dragon Quest VIII you truly feel like you're on an epic adventure, traveling great distances to exotic locales, while increasing the abilities of your characters in a slow, but satisfying, way. What's amazing is that this never feels like a slog. The ability to see enemies on the map and speed up battles makes combat far less tedious than in the original PS2 release. The sleep mode and quick save option of the 3DS version make exploration and dungeon-crawling something that can be tackled in short bursts as well.
There are plenty of other new features in the 3DS version (the photo challenge mode is a particularly impressive addition). The game sports an incredibly coherent and well-paced story (sometimes a rarity in a JRPG) and some charming and memorable characters to boot. But again, what really kept me (somewhat uncharacteristically) persevering through DQ VIII's 60+ hour adventure was the sheer convenience of it. Being able to just flip open my 3DS and grind a bit before bed, shut it, and instantly continue my work the next day made the game far more palatable than the PS2 version ever was.
This brings me to a little console / portable hybrid that's launching in less than a week from when I'm writing this, the Nintendo Switch. It's already been confirmed that the Switch will have (seemingly pretty great) suspend/resume functionality. Dragon Quest VIII is an epic, fully realized RPG journey on the 3DS, made more manageable by the inherent features of the hardware. The Switch, with its multiple play modes and powerful architecture will continue this spirit, making the gorgeous, sprawling adventures I adore fit better into my lifestyle.
Once I started getting into Dragon Quest VIII 3DS, I knew I wanted to finish it before the Switch launch. I'm glad I did, because the game has become one of my favorite RPGs of all time. Outside of its pre-existing merits, DQ VIII has coincidentally served in my mind as a transition into an era where the prospect of vast, expansive, and beautiful adventures are now something I can experience to their conclusions.
Bring on the epic 50+ hour open world RPGs.
Bring on the Switch.


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What are the main media ports of call on IVF? The most obvious – outside of IVF clinics themselves – is the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), a statutory body that licences and monitors UK clinics and maintains a register of IVF data. It also regulates the storage of eggs, sperm and embryos.
Has PR always been important to the HFEA? Although it was set up in 1991, the HFEA did not appoint its first director of comms until 1997. Now, head of media relations John Paul Maytum has two press officers, with four PROs handling the website, newsletters and other comms.
What other PR activity is going on around IVF at present? Spink Consumer Relations has been in discussions with The Esperance, a hospital owned by BMI, to raise awareness of the services at its refurbished Sussex Downs Fertility Unit. It may use the agency to promote the fact that its IVF success rates are above the national average, and that it offers treatment for same-sex couples.
So PR involvement is rising? Anecdotal evidence suggests media enquiries to clinics are increasing, and case studies appear to be used more widely in articles as IVF 'becomes mainstream'. The Bridge Centre, a London IVF clinic, even has what it calls a 'media adviser' for patients who are thinking of telling their story.
Wasn't Max Clifford famously involved in an IVF story? Although Clifford's client Mandy Allwood was pregnant with octuplets, they were not the result of IVF treatment. She had been using fertility drugs. Perhaps the most high-profile IVF case was that of Diane Blood, who has had two children using her dead husband's sperm.
But IVF is nothing new? True, the world's first test-tube baby, as they were inelegantly known then, was born in 1978. But it is estimated that one in seven UK couples – approximately 3.5 million people – has difficulty conceiving. A significant minority of women in this group won't become pregnant naturally.


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This position performs the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by grants or special revenue. These functions include: preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and transactions for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for granting authorities and the district's annual report. Position may also be required to verify budget proposals for grant applications.
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SEQUENTIAL, the iPad app for digital graphic novels, is delighted to announce that it has partnered with House of Illustration to provide a free digital guide for their new exhibition Comix Creatrix: 100 Women Making Comics, as well as digital graphic novels displayed within the exhibition itself.
Comix Creatrix: 100 Women Making Comics is the UK's largest ever exhibition of work by pioneering female artists working in the comics medium. It presents original artwork from 100 innovative creators – much of it never been seen in public before – and debunks the myth that women have a limited stake in the world of comics. The exhibition recognises the extraordinary variety of comics by women; from observational comedy to surreal fantasy, challenging biography to subversive protest.
The digital guide will be available for free, exclusively on SEQUENTIAL, for the duration of the Comix Creatrix exhibition. It features over 150 pages of artwork and information from the exhibition, including work by Audrey Niffenegger, Posy Simmonds, Emma Vieceli, Hannah Berry, Isabel Greenberg, Suzy Varty, and many more.
SEQUENTIAL have also created a bespoke version of their acclaimed comics software, which will run on iPads in the exhibition and features 15 full-length graphic novels for visitors to browse through – all by women whose work features in Comix Creatrix.
Russell Willis, the founder of SEQUENTIAL, said, "We're thrilled to be working with House of Illustration to provide an interactive digital element to this exhibition. Comix Creatrix will be a fantastic celebration of a range of amazing artists, proving that women have always been at the forefront of comic art. We hope visitors to the exhibition will enjoy browsing the full-length graphic novels, and that anyone who is unable to visit the exhibition in person – or those who visit and want a take-away from it – will download the digital guide to get an look at the range and breadth of the artwork on display."
SEQUENTIAL features hundreds of graphic novels and comics from leading creators and publishers, made available via their acclaimed storefront app and reader for the iPad. SEQUENTIAL's mission is to expand the market for graphic novels for adults with a beautifully presented, carefully curated selection of material that focuses on the richness of the medium outside of the typical superhero offering.
They have previously partnered with organisations including the Bri@sh Library and the London Book Fair to make digital graphic novels a feature of exhibitions and installations.
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About House of Illustration
House of Illustration is the UK's only public gallery and education space dedicated solely to illustration, with a creative programme of exhibitions, talks and events. Founded by Sir Quentin Blake, it opened in July 2014 at the heart of London's King's Cross regeneration area. It is the place to see, learn about and enjoy illustration in all its forms; from picture books to political cartoons, advertisements to animation and scientific drawings to fashion design. A registered charity, House of Illustration identifies and promotes new illustration talent, commissions new work and has a London-wide education and outreach programme.
About SEQUENTIAL
SEQUENTIAL is a graphic novel storefront app for iPad, launched in August 2013. The app features material from the best publishers of graphic novels across the world, including Fantagraphics, Top Shelf, Dark Horse, NBM, Koyama Press, Knockabout, SelfMadeHero, and Blank Slate Books, as well as the cream of the small press.
SEQUENTIAL makes quality graphic novels available digitally via their "gold standard" platform and aims to expand the market for graphic novels for adults with a superhero-free, carefully curated selection of material.
The company is headquartered in Tokyo with an office in London.
Comix Creatrix: 100 Women Making Comics • 5 February runs until 15 May 2016.
House of Illustration, 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
Closed Mondays. Admission: £7/£5/£4.
Information: 020 3696 2020 • houseofillustration.org.uk • @illustrationHQ
Featured artists include Catherine Anyango, Rachael Ball, Kate Beaton, Hannah Berry, Shirley Bellwood, Nell Brinkley, Nina Bunjevac, Laura Callaghan, Kate Charlesworth, Leela Corman, Mary Darly, Brigid Deacon, Marie Duval, Joana Estrela, Kate Evans, Marion Fayolle, Jacky Fleming, Evelyn Flinders, Ramona Fradon, Karrie Fransman, Melinda Gebbie, Isabel Greenberg, Laura Howell, Tove Jansson, Kripa Joshi, Miriam Katin, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Nicola Lane, Simone Lia, Sarah Lightman, Ellen Lindner, Lizz Lunney, Cat O'Neil, Barbara 'Willie' Mendes, Lorna Miller, Angie Mills, Tarpe Mills, Rutu Modan, Audrey Niffenegger, Corinne Pearlman, Nadine Redlich, Trina Robbins, Posy Simmonds, Maria Stoian, Nicola Streeten, Carol Swain, Donya Todd, Pat Touretie, Suzy Varty and Una.