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The threat to enterprise security is increasing as the BYOD phenomenon gains ground in corporate America.
The amount of Android malware out there has gone through the roof, and hackers are leveraging Twitter to create command and control servers for mobile botnets, according to McAfee's Q2, 2012 threats report.
Existing approaches to security don't work well, and new solutions are required.
"The most important difference between [mobile devices] and traditional endpoints is that people view them as joint personal and business devices," Martin Ward, McAfee's senior director of endpoint security product marketing, told TechNewsWorld. "That creates the need for a different approach to security."
Stumbling Toward the New Security
It's not enough to just secure enterprise applications; businesses must now be able to manage the devices users bring in and the data on those devices.
That has given rise to two new fields, mobile device management and mobile application management.
MDM lets enterprises secure, manage and support mobile devices in their infrastructure. It allows for over-the-air distribution of apps, data and configuration settings, and control and protect the data and the configuration settings.
MAM allows the faster, simpler creation of in-house enterprise mobile apps. It also lets users deploy and manage both in-house and commercially available business apps.
Separating Corporate and User Data
MDM and MAM are important parts of a mobile security setup, but perhaps even more important is the separation of corporate and user data. Efforts in that regard haven't been very successful.
"MDM solves part of the problem, but really does nothing to protect the data itself," Jeremy Stieglitz, vice president of business development at Voltage Security, told TechNewsWorld.
"So far, the approach to keep corporate and user data separate has been to pour concrete on the device and say good luck to the end user," Alan Murray, senior vice president of product at Apperian, remarked. "Decent solutions in the past have focused on BlackBerry and that race is over."
Rim's Mobile Fusion technology includes BlackBerry Balance, software that creates a secure AES 256-bit encrypted file system for business data so owners can use their devices at work and in their personal lives. However, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion is hemorrhaging market share and is no longer considered a real player in the smartphone market.
"iOS and Android are clearly [users'] first picks," Murray said. "There are no native solutions for [separating business and personal data] on either platform."
Going Beyond MDM
Additionally, MDM solutions don't generally address cases where users have emails and attachments in their inbox on a server in the cloud, Stieglitz said. "At best, if it has a container, it can provide isolated security protection inside the container, but what about the data on the server, or data pushed to public clouds? What about a reply to a third party? What about when it's transmitted to another non-MDM user?"
Putting apps in a container has other problems, Apperian's Murray told TechNewsWorld. "All apps must now build to the same least common denominator, and this has a direct impact on use, adoption and, ultimately, ROI."
Further, third-party devs may lack the skills for, or access to, the platform the enterprise is using internally, which "represents a technical tax to the enterprise," Murray pointed out.
Also, customers "want the freedom to procure apps from a variety of sources without imposing a platform requirement."
Users "won't accept some of the more traditional, centralized, IT-driven control, device restrictions, and IT oversight of the past," Voltage's Stieglitz suggested. This new democratic approach "paves the way for more data-centric approaches that let IT control sensitive data at the data level, across the new, expanding set of devices and apps users are bringing into the enterprise."
Many Hands Make Security Light Work
These issues have led mobile security vendors to strike up partnerships in order to offer more well-rounded solutions.
For example, Voltage has set up an alliance program that brings together players in the MDM, MAM and data loss prevention areas.
Partners include Apperian, Good Technology and MobileIron.
These companies' products "are all compatible," Stieglitz said. Voltage's Mobile Plus initiative will "extend identity-based encryption and format-preserving encryption technologies to mobile file sharing and data field-level encryption."
Apperian is separately integrating Mocana's Mobile App Protection product into its Enterprise App Service Environment platform.
EASE makes for easy creation of in-house enterprise apps. MAP lets IT wrap pre-configured policies on its server around those apps, providing fine-grained application-level security. Existing apps can be so wrapped without accessing their original source code.
"The idea is that [the security] is specific for an app and for specific users of that app," Carlos Montero-Luque, Apperian's chief technology officer, told TechNewsWorld.
The policies are complementary to any other policies, at the enterprise, network or device level, Montero-Luque said.
"We see the need to segment the data to enable businesses to protect only the data they deem critical," McAfee's Ward remarked. The mobile security market "is still in its infancy, [and] we do see [it] evolving rapidly."


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Dr. Mario Squadrito San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Italy
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Mario Leonardo Squadrito obtained his Master degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from the University of L'Aquila (Italy). He then joined the San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan as a PhD student in Cellular and Molecular Biology. He acquired expertise in studying microRNA functions in live cells by using novel genetic tools,... read moreand is currently focusing his research interests on how microRNAs regulate the proangiogenic activity of macrophages in tumors.


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Employers Must Take Immediate and Meaningful Action to Turn the Tide
My first job was in a male-dominated field. I was just twelve when I snagged a paper route and became a very committed carrier. Sure, it was traditionally a job for boys, but the world was changing. Slowly.
Later, my mother, who returned to school and entered the accounting field when I left for college, advised me to pursue a career as a doctor, lawyer, or CPA. She believed that one of those professions might allow me to take a break to raise a family if I chose to—and re-enter the workforce when I was ready.
Unfortunately, too few companies have policies that enable women (or men) to balance work and care-giving responsibilities. A gap in a resume after a woman has dedicated herself to raising children or helping elderly parents can still be a red flag to many employers. This lack of support is driving women out of the workforce and COVID-19 has exacerbated the problem.
Prior to the pandemic, women made up more than 50 percent of the country's workforce. But since the pandemic, 400,000 more women than men have left the workforce. As daycare centers closed and remote learning became the norm, many women had to leave their jobs. By September 2020, 80 percent of the 1.1 million people who had exited the workforce were women.
Employers must take immediate and meaningful action to turn the tide.
Some companies are offering returnships that allow people to come back to a job that requires similar experience. They brush up their skills, get paid modestly, and if successful, receive a job offer at market rate. But employers must do much more to lure women back, including work/life flexibility and expanded childcare assistance.
My own trajectory has been a learning experience in life/work balance. I took maternity leave twice, but never a long hiatus. I left a big law firm for a corporate job, so I could have more balance. I also turned down a promotion that would have demanded more time, because I needed to be present at home. The lesson: Careers are not always linear and that's okay.
I like to think the world has evolved since my days as a "paper girl." Women have proven we can succeed at jobs traditionally held by men. And those temporary shifts in direction—whether raising children or volunteering for the Peace Corps—bring fresh perspectives that employers should value.


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Modern Day Financial Planning
1) Investment = Long Term
2) This is the story brought down through ages
3) Investment if parked for a long time will compound and there's nothing incorrect about that
4) But human lives have very important short and medium terms as well
5) For someone who is 30, buying a car is a short term goal. So do we tell him that now you wait for 10 more years because you did not start investing early enough
6) For someone at 50, going for an international holiday is a short to medium term goal. Can you ask the gentleman to wait for 10 years and then purchase his tickets just because he did not plan earlier
7) For someone who has lost his job, everything is short term goal. Do we tell him that because he had not planned earlier, he better bear the consequences of his misdeeds
8) But we have been so hardwired with the long term formula that anything other than long term appears like a mistake, how can we think otherwise
9) There are many solutions in SIP but they are for a particular kind of scenario. However, SWP has the solutions that SIP can never provide. SIP is clearly 10 years planning (long term). SWP in combination with STP has solutions for both short term, medium term and long term). Time for us to understand Structures, Product Wraps, Concept of Correlations and Pure Diversification
10) Money no doubt is the Fuel for life and living. It is the means towards an end and not the end in itself
11) Pushing everything to the long term is a sure shot formula for dying rich and living poor
12) Mindless Investing can be as bad as Poor Investing
13) We keep hearing that funds give awesome Long Term returns but Investor's don't get awesome long term returns from the same fund
14) The reason is clear. The fund is a non living entity, bereft of emotions and needs. It's a timeless concept which eventually gets compounding and inflation to work in its favor and this causes it to provide awesome returns
15) On the other hand the investor is a human being driven by emotions and affected by short to medium term needs. Moreover, the investors are of different age and have according to their age different needs
16) Their risk appetite too is a function of how old they are. An elderly person is bound to have less risk appetite than a youngster. So risk appetite, risk tolerance cannot be seen Independent of age. There is a huge amount of correlation between these concepts
17) A man of age 55, may need money at 57 and Investing and compounded wealth served after 15 years most likely will not serve any of his then needs
18) His needs may arise earlier at 57, 60, 63 etc
19) So does that mean that if one has missed starting the investment journey early enough, there aren't any solutions?
20) Sometimes 8% returns may serve better than 10% returns based on the time and need mapping
21) Investor returns cannot be compared to the Funds returns ever and let's not delude ourselves or our investors. This is because redemption is based on human needs ; short and medium term most of the time and which cannot be postponed and funds revel in the long term story
22) Money Management is understanding the vagaries of life and designing an investment system that caters to long term, medium term and short term needs
23) There's an old saying which goes something like; it is not the amount of money you make but the amount of money you keep that matters
24) I would rather look at this as "it is not the amount of money you make or the amount of money you keep that matters but the ability to have the the right amount money available to you at the right point in time of your life that really matters"
25) Poverty is extremely unfortunate but Dying Rich and Living Poor is equally unfortunate
27) Sometimes when you question some concepts that have traversed the passage of time, it opens up possibilities that lead to Solutions that have Current Relevance
28) All classic concepts have a very strong basis but one cannot ignore the fact that the society's needs are not the same as it was in the past
29) And at the same time new developments be it in processes, concepts, technologies or products are taking place all the time and we need to device ways to fit these innovations to unmet needs
30) This Process brings new solutions to the fore; solutions that meet the needs of people living today
31) A Financial Plan and Portfolio Structure that caters to short term, medium term and long term needs is more useful than a Plan that leaves you Wealthy as you are getting ready to step into the grave
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Understand the Ethereum Gas System Today
Bitcoin is the first-ever cryptocurrency created by pseudonym(s) Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. While it may be the first, it is not the only one that exists in the cryptocurrency space.
Ethereum (or commonly referred to as ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. It has piqued the interest of many investors thanks to the advanced technology that allows the use of smart contracts and decentralized finance (DeFi). Moreover, Ethereum reached its all-time high of $4,196.63 earlier this year, creating much buzz amongst investors.
Besides understanding the basics of Ethereum, one critical aspect to note is the additional fees and costs incurred when making transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. This is known as the Ethereum gas system.
Here, we discuss what exactly the Ethereum gas system is, how it works, and why it is implemented.
What is Ethereum?
Before understanding how the fees work, it is important to know what exactly Ethereum is.
Ethereum was first created in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin. It was built based on Bitcoin's fundamentals but includes various mechanisms and capabilities that Bitcoin is not equipped with. Ethereum runs on a set of smart contracts using blockchain technology, allowing users to create decentralized applications (dApps) on the network.
One common misconception is that Ethereum is the currency. However, Ether is the currency, while Ethereum is the platform. Together with the tech, the blockchain-based platform allows smart contracts and distributed applications to be created and operated without a need for a central authority or any additional downtime.
Many reports have also suggested its potential for real use cases since Ethereum is said to be a high-demand development platform for smart contracts. This further reiterates the network's value as not only a platform for tech developers but one that can aid the future of finance.
While the Ethereum network does have immense potential, price swings are inevitable. One way investors can cushion the impacts is by depositing their ETH funds into interest-earning accounts like Hodlnaut. The platform offers an APY of up to 5.65% for ETH, allowing investors to generate more yield consistently on their initial holdings. Hodlnaut also supports other currencies, including BTC, WBTC, USDT, USDC, and DAI.
What is Ethereum Gas?
Now that we have the basics of Ethereum sorted, we can look into what Ethereum gas is.
Ethereum gas refers to the fees and costs associated with every transaction made on the Ethereum network. It is integrated into the system to help execute transactions for decentralized applications and protect the network from any harmful or malicious activity. This thus ensures that each transaction on the network is real and not a fraud, which may potentially cause delays or congestions.
Without Ethereum gas, programs on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) - a virtual machine that enables the execution of codes - would continuously operate without any execution.
Other Reasons why Ethereum Gas Exists
On top of verifying transactions, Ethereum gas is a way to help incentivize miners. The Ethereum platform makes use of the Proof-of-Work (PoW) system. This means that it relies on the hash rate of miners. Thus, the more miners within the network, the higher the hash rate. And when the hash rate is higher, the system would likely be more secure and efficient. Hence, Ethereum mining has to be as profitable as possible in order to attract more miners for a safer system.
Though miners are rewarded from mining blocks, another way they can earn on the Ethereum network is by ensuring that transactions are fulfilled and validated. Thus, Ethereum gas is needed to remunerate miners for this additional work.
How Does Ethereum Gas Work?
Each unit of gas has a price, which is denoted in tiny units of ETH known as Gwei.
1 Gwei = 0.000000001 ETH
1 ETH = 1*10^9(1,000,000,000) Gwei
Ethereum gas prices are not fixed and depend on the amount of gas needed for the transaction. This, in turn, affects the prices of the gas, where more complex transactions will be subjected to higher gas fees. There is a minimum requirement for every transaction, which is 21,000 gas. Here's an example to get a better understanding of the calculations:
If the price of Gwei = 5,
A 30,000 gas transaction would cost 30,000*5 = 150,000 Gwei (0.00015 ETH)
The Best Time for Gas
The cost of Ethereum gas is mainly determined by the supply and demand of the miners in the network. Therefore, it is subjected to fluctuations. When there are sufficient miners, a slow transaction could cost between 10-16 Gwei, while a fast transaction could average between 40-50 Gwei.
However, this also depends on an individual's willingness to spend on a transaction. This is known as the Ethereum gas limit. A higher gas limit would mean that Ethereum miners would face a more complicated transaction that requires additional work. At the same time, miners can also decline a transaction if the gas limit is too low and does not meet their standards.
Think of it as an auction where users input their bids, but in terms of Gwei, to incentivize miners to perform their transactions. Just like any traditional auction, the highest bids would likely be chosen first.
Why Doesn't Bitcoin Have This?
Bitcoin is known to be the first cryptocurrency that was created with the main purpose of enabling seamless digital transactions without the need for a central authority. This means that users were only able to transfer BTC to another account without the ability to specify any conditions for the transactions.
For such conditions to be specified in a decentralized manner, the use of smart contracts is needed.
Smart contracts are digital agreements written in codes that run on blockchain technology. These contacts are then self-executed when predetermined conditions are met. Through automated verification and execution, smart contracts aid in the process of transactions while ensuring security.
Therefore, since Bitcoin does not run on a set of smart contracts, there is no need for the implementation of such additional fees. Whereas for Ethereum, which runs on a set of smart contracts, added fees are required as a form of incentivization for the transaction and process to be completed.
In Conclusion
The Ethereum gas system is a fundamental aspect of the Ethereum ecosystem to ensure transactions are secured, validated, and processed properly. The additional fees incurred helps to incentivize miners to perform and execute the needed tasks for the platform to continuously operate. Without the Ethereum gas system, this will not be possible.
Meanwhile, if you have invested in ETH, do remember to sign up for an account with Hodlnaut to start earning up to 5.65% APY. This is one of the best ways to earn passively without having to actively manage your funds. Let us know if you have any questions by sending an email to email@example.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: By using Hodlnaut, users expressly acknowledge and agree to the Terms of Use listed on our website at www.hodlnaut.com. This includes the relevant risk warnings applicable to you as a user of Hodlnaut's services, prior to/when carrying out Digital Payment Token (DPT) transactions. This article is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer nor a solicitation to invest in DPT, securities, funds, partnership interests or other investments or funding or purchasing loans. It is the user's sole responsibility to conduct due diligence and research extensively into each DPT and platform, and understand that the volatility and unpredictability of the price of DPT may result in significant loss over a short period of time. No information on Hodlnaut should be considered to be business, legal, financial or tax advice regarding the use of Hodlnaut. Users should consult their own legal, financial, tax or other professional advisors before using Hodlnaut. Please refer to our website at https://www.hodlnaut.com/tos for the full Terms of Use.


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Don't Sell A House Online
It never seemed like a good idea to me, so I always tell my friends, "Don't sell a house online." Turns out, I was right on target because the Coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences have taken a heavy toll on all the companies buying and selling houses online. They may not be in business next week.
My personal concern about the websites that ask for a lot of specific information about a house and about the homeowner is privacy. Who will see the information I type into a lengthy form? And who will reply to it? I don't know who or where these people are, and I may never know them by name.
In addition, I have no idea if a real person will call me on the phone and speak to me personally. My house is my single biggest investment, and I'm not comfortable with 100% virtual communication about it. I want to talk to someone I can call back if necessary.
Calling an Investor to Sell My House
Given a choice between calling or emailing a real estate investor to discuss selling my home, I prefer calling on the phone. Some people would rather text or email, but not me. I want to hear the sound of a person's voice, especially if I'm considering an important business decision like selling my house. For me, a home sale is one of my most important business decisions of all.
When I found WePayFast.com I saw the option to call 405-521-1807 or email firstname.lastname@example.com I also saw a short contact form, but didn't use it. Naturally, I made a phone call. And I spoke to one of their professional buyers within a couple hours.
We Pay Fast has a long history of buying and selling houses, so they are going to be around tomorrow, too. Speaking with an investor has been a good experience for me so far. He is calculating how much he will pay me for my home, which will be the same amount of the check I receive at closing within a week to ten days, with no deductions for legal or other fees.
So far, so good. I like doing business with real people and knowing how to reach them on the phone if I need more information. I'm sticking with my original advice which is, "Don't sell a house online." You can do better. You can call We Pay Fast to sell your home.


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Taylor Vixen is a succulent young temptress with phenomenal natural breasts.
Best known for her turn as the Penthouse Pet of the Year, but Digital Desire actually photographed her first.
Taylor is one of those gems that comes around every couple of years. A perfect storm, if you will, of Beauty, brains, and personality… not to mention she's a hell of a lot a fun to hang out with. We partied with her after the shoot to celebrate our successful day.
See as she teases her sweet body free of yellow top and pink panties.
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9.08.020 Dangerous Animals
This section is included in your selections.
A. No owner or person in charge of a dangerous animal is permitted to fail to keep the dangerous animal confined or restricted in a manner reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the public or property of another from said animal.
B. A dangerous animal means any animal which has the propensity to menace or attack without provocation persons or other animals, which is listed as invasive species by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which carries communicable diseases, or which is included in the definitions of dangerous dog under ORS 609.035 or exotic animals as defined under ORS 609.305.
C. Any violation of this section is punishable as provided under 9.08.990. (Ord. 3137, amended, 2017; Ord. 3025, amended, 08/03/2010)


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S.M.A.R.T.E.R Holiday Home Renovations with Granite and TREND Transformations
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- Mar 15th, 2021
Relax – arriving at your holiday home should be a break for you too!
There is nothing quite like the joyful exhale when you arrive at your holiday home. The journey is behind you and it is time to kick off your shoes and relax. However, it's never quite that simple is it? The kids may get to run to the beach/pool/garden, but you, as part of your 'landlord' responsibilities, have a huge to-do list to get through.
Whilst you've been enjoying the fruits of renting out your holiday home for a while, you've started to notice the guest feedback mentioning that the kitchen cupboards are looking a bit shabby, that there are unhygienic cracks in the worktop and unsightly grout in the bathroom. Whilst your intention is to get things sorted, the trouble is, such renovations can take a few weeks to complete, which from a commercial perspective, means no rental income. Which is not ideal when calculating the costs of renovations – and especially this year, a year where bookings will already have been hampered due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Less fuss, less mess = less stress (and importantly, less time!).
The ideal would be to get the renovations done quickly, perhaps in just one or two days! But realistically… is getting a new kitchen installed in just a few days possible?
The beauty of a Granite & TREND Transformations renovation is we offer a quick, mess free kitchen solution that is perfect for the time-conscious holiday homeowner.
Firstly, kitchen designs can be created using our online 3D Design tool – and they can be endlessly edited and amended until you are clear about what you need.
You can then talk to the kitchen design consultant at your local showroom and fine tune the details – choosing materials and finishes for surfaces and doors, even handles and cornicing. What's great is that only a few hours are required to measure up and create templates in the property itself. A task that could be fitting in during 'turn-around time' when the cleaners are in.
All in a day's work
The magic then happens during the fitting. As our kitchen worktops are custom made to fit directly over your existing kitchen worktops – (rather like a shoe box lid) – installation is incredibly quick and simple and is completed in just a matter of days. And of course, from a waste management perspective, no skip is required, because the kitchen is being 'resurfaced' rather than demolished.
If you have opted for kitchen cabinet refacing too – then new doors will freshen up the whole kitchen, you don't even have to empty out the cupboards before the new doors go on. A timesaver, for holiday homeowners, especially if you cannot be there for the installation yourself.
Plus, if you are taking the opportunity to upgrade any appliances, or perhaps refreshing the sink and taps, the team at Granite and TREND Transformations will take care of all that too. It's an end-to-end service, carried out by quality fitters. No mess, no hassle, super quick (so you don't miss out on too many bookings and income) and no skimping on quality – as we provide truly exquisite materials and doors. It really is highly convenient, affordable luxury.
We even take away the old doors with us, so your new kitchen is ready for use as soon as we are gone. We like to say to can have breakfast in your old kitchen – and dinner in your new one!
How we work
Understanding our worktop overlay process
Our holiday home renovation top tips
When you're on holiday, the last thing you want to be doing is endlessly cleaning. Keep your kitchen low maintenance by selecting durable, smooth materials which can be easily wiped clean. Our engineered stone worktops are ideal. They are scratch and stain resistant and have are the only engineered stone products across the globe with built-in 24/7 Microban® anti-bacterial protection.
Create extra storage in a useful utility area
Used for splashbacks or upstands, they also eliminate the need for grout and keep everything looking showroom fresh. Handy for high traffic areas in a holiday home.
Simple spaces need less cleaning and tidying – enabling more time for relaxation. Clean and clear surfaces where items can easily be stowed away in easy to access cupboards, makes your holiday home both welcoming and restful.
Storage is an important consideration – ensure there is enough room to store all that is required for the duration of your stay. We can improve the functionality of cupboard and drawer space for you to make your spaces work better.
Not just for kitchens
Granite and TREND Transformations' products can be used in a variety of applications – above and beyond just kitchen worktops and splashback – including bathrooms, walk-in shower rooms, bath surrounds, shower interiors, en-suites, utility areas, mud/boot rooms and flooring, among other uses.
We hope we've inspired you with our information on holiday home renovations. If you're thinking of making some changes in 2021, get in touch, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Download our brochure today.
With locations across the United Kingdom, there is a good chance there is a Granite or Trend Transformations showroom near you


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A cloud of purple-and-gold smoke billowed from Tiger Stadium on Monday after as the team got set for its game-week preparations.
Just kidding, but the Tigers do finally have a starting quarterback.
Graduate transfer Joe Burrow has beaten out sophomore Myles Brennan and will start against Miami on Sunday night, according to a report from Ross Dellenger Sports Illustrated. A source confirmed to Tiger Rag that LSU coach Ed Orgeron will announce the decision to the team meeting this afternoon.
Orgeron announced earlier at his Monday press luncheon that he and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger had come to a final decision that morning and informed the two quarterbacks of the news.
"It was a very, very tight race," Orgeron said. "And let me say this to you, both quarterbacks are ready to go in the game. I will not announce a starting quarterback to the media because I want to tell the team first, but those guys have been told."
Orgeron, Ensminger and both quarterbacks met Monday morning, during which time the final grades were given to both Burrow and Brennan. Both received nearly identical rep totals and the final margin was razor thin, according to Orgeron. The coach said he's be perfectly fine with either as his starter.
"We had a very good conversation, and we're solid in our decision," Orgeron said. "We named a starting quarterback. He's going to take most of the reps this week, but let me say this to you: if he doesn't perform well, we have no problem putting in the second-team quarterback."
He continued: "It was a very close decision. In fact it seesawed back and forth all last week. The grades were really close. Either quarterback could have won out. Steve and I talked about it last night. We went with the grades and the winner came out on the sheet of paper with the grades. That was the deciding factor."
So ends one of the more wacky quarterback competitions in recent memory at LSU — though it ended with the result that's been widely expected since Burrow joined the program in June.
LSU began fall camp with four candidates to replace Danny Etling under center. The competition was cut in half after the first scrimmage as Justin McMillan and Lowell Narcisse left the program within 24 hours of each other. McMillan landed at Tulane as a graduate transfer while Narcisse went the JUCO route.
That left just Burrow and Brennan, who were "dead even" as recently as the end of last week, according to Orgeron. The coach has said repeatedly that he wouldn't hesitate to switch quarterback if the starter isn't playing well.
Teammates on both sides of the ball attested to having no idea who the quarterback would be because the competition had appeared that close in camp.
"Nah, I don't know," linebacker Devin White said. "Both of the guys have been taking reps with the No. 1 team and Coach O hasn't told us anything, and it really doesn't matter. Both guys are prepared. Whoever it is, if one goes down, the next one can step in and finish the job. I know on defense we're going to back him up all game long."
"I don't know. We can't tell," wide receiver Jonathan Giles said. "When Coach O says it's been a close race, it's definitely been a close race. Myles has done a good job every day of competing. Joe has done a good job. Honestly, we don't know. Like you all, we're waiting to see who it's going to be."
Burrow's path to the starting nod began with a quiet-but-concerted effort to win over his teammates without ruffling too many feathers since there were already three quarterbacks in the room who'd been competing for the job since the spring.
Orgeron and teammates credit Burrow for being a vocal leader in the huddle, but he began the summer quietly winning conditioning sprints without saying a word to anyone. Burrow called receivers to set up a time to run routes together in the indoor facility on his first official day in Baton Rouge.
"He handled it perfectly," Giles said. "He came came in when he first announced he was coming to LSU, and he called me and asked me if we could run routes. We ran routes that first day he got in, and ever since then he's been a great leader. He's a great friend. I hang out with him off the field. I think he won a lot of guys over with that.
"It really surprised me because he just committed here and I didn't expect him to be like that. I thought he was going to get settled in and things like that. First thing he did was call me and a couple other receivers to run routes."
LSU and Miami are set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.


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Title : Earth, wind and fire: A multi-hazard risk review for natural disturbances in forests
Author(s) : Félix Bastit, Marielle Brunette, Claire Montagne-Huck
Abstract : Natural disturbances are paramount in the development of ecosystems but may jeopardise the provision of forest ecosystem services. Climate change exacerbates this threat and favours interactions between disturbances. Our objective was thus to capture this dimension of multiple disturbances in forest economics through a literature review. We built a database that encompasses 101 English peer-reviewed articles published between 1916 and 2020. We looked at the relationships between six main natural hazards: fire, windstorm, drought, ice/snow, insects and pathogens/disease. Our results indicate that the most frequent pairs of hazards analysed together are "Wind-Insects" in Europe and "Fire-Insects" in North America. We observed that timber production is often the only ecosystem service considered. We show that most economic studies assume that natural hazards are independent of each other and could thus miss some of the effects of changing hazard regimes, contrary to ecology-oriented articles. Finally, we propose to refine current economic models by improving the modelling of natural hazards in order to find better-adapted silvicultural strategies in the future.
Key-words : multi-hazard risk, interaction, economics, management, ecology, review, forest
JEL Classification : D81; Q23 ; Q54


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Hanukkah is the season of light, and also the season of oil, latkes, and sufganiyot!
In addition to a brief Shabbat service, we will also look at some Hanukkah recipes to enjoy this holiday season. If you have a good recipe for latkes or another Hanukkah treat to share, please email them to Rabbi James for distribution to the Coalition. If you have a strong opinion about whether latkes should be shredded or put in a food processor, even better!
Please bring your menorah with you to light together with the Coalition community that evening.


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Unsung Heroes is our series about the many members of the Fighting Game Community who work behind the scenes to make our community a vibrant, positive, exciting place to be. If you would like to submit your own Unsung Heroes, contact us here or @toptiergg.
In the gaming world, "casual" is often an insult. Google "casual gamer" and the first result explains that casuals are "not fully committed to playing a video game at a high level." Especially in a competitive environment like the Fighting Game Community, some people will consider casual players to be second-class citizens. But these attitudes are at odds with the truth. Without casuals, there would be no community in the first place.
"I don't play fighting games competitively," says Briana "Reina" Thompson. "I played [the indie, two-button fighter] Divekick in tournament a few times and that's about it." Thompson, who's been a fan of Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat since childhood, is no budding esports star. She'll never take her Blanka to Capcom Cup or her Sindel to the Pro Kompetition Grand Finals. But if you've watched or attended the Evolution Championship Series, Combo Breaker, Frosty Faustings, Red Bull Conquest, or events run by Eric "Big E" Small, then you're already a fan of her work. That's because, when it comes to supporting the community, this community hero is anything but casual.
Parts Of The Whole
Thompson's path started in 2012, when she and several friends drove from their home in Chicago to Las Vegas, the site of the annual fighting game world championships. Being immersed in the community's biggest celebration had a powerful and immediate effect on her. "I was hooked. I loved the pop-offs, the friends that I met from around the country, the hard work and dedication from the staff."
What's more, the experience opened her eyes. She'd already had a love of the games and an appreciation for high-level play. But as she moved through the event, it struck her that Evolution was only possible because of the collaboration, energy, intelligence, and expertise of the FGC at large. "I saw the community as a whole," she recalls. "Each part of the community has a purpose. We need the staff and volunteers to put the event together to make sure it runs smoothly. We need the players to come and enjoy themselves while playing at a competitive level. We need the commentators to bring the color commentary and the play by plays. We need the broadcast team to bring the event to the people who couldn't come to the event and still enjoy watching the high-level play…
"When all you know [about the community] is one side, that will be your focus. As an audience member or a player, you pay for an experience. You spend a weekend with like minded individuals that enjoy the same games as you. Their focus is fun and competition. When you switch to another aspect of this community…you look at events differently."
In that moment, she knew how she would play her own part in the community's success. She realized that "I care more about organizing the events and bringing people together than playing any individual game." She started by running brackets at the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament, a major Chicago-area event that has since morphed into the super-major known as Combo Breaker. From there, she quickly earned a reputation for professionalism, accuracy, and reliability, which opened doors for her at every level of the community. Now, Thompson serves as a community liaison for Evo, the lead bracket manager for Frosty Faustings, co-Tournament Manager at Combo Breaker, and TO at a number of other large-scale events. If you've attended one of her tournaments, you probably only saw her as a face behind a desk. But it's no exaggeration to say that the FGC's biggest events wouldn't be the same without her.
Next Gen
Thompson's place in the community is just as high-stakes as any pro player's, but her rewards are very different. She's not after fame, fortune, or the pulse-pounding high of victory. Instead, she's looking to the future.
In 2017, that future became real to her in a very personal way. That was the year she gave birth to her son, Michael. As a mother, Thompson is playing for something much more important than a trophy or an oversized check. She wants Michael to have a place in the FGC, too. That's why she's taken him to events with her and why she's lined up several of her fellow Chicagoans "to help train him when it's time to get him on the sticks." For her, now more than ever, fighting games aren't just a fun diversion. By doing the work she does, she's building the foundation for a legacy of caring, participation, and belonging. And by bringing her son along, she's actively raising the next generation of the FGC.
But not everyone in the community has had the same experiences that she has. While the Chicago FGC has given her a home filled with "camaraderie and sense of family," other parts of the scene have shown a very different face to the world. Over the past year or so, a handful of FGCers have been credibly accused of a wide range of abhorrent behavior. These individuals range from unknown partygoers to top players and community leaders, but from Thompson's perspective no one gets a pass. "I want to help make the community safer for my son to grow up in," she says. "I want the women that I work with and befriended over the years to not be afraid to come to an event. I also want the guys who became my friends to be able to speak out on the abuse they've endured."
Even among her fellow TOs, all of this puts Thompson in a relatively rare position. Love is common in the FGC. It's what draws players in, brings them together, and keeps them from giving up. But Thompson draws on a source of motivation that's altogether more serious: the belief that she can make her home a better place for the next generation.
Watch, Listen, Learn
For now, Thompson is stuck at home just like everyone else. With no events planned for the foreseeable future, her focus has turned to the bigger picture. She's part of a group of TOs who are trying to build a community-wide Code of Conduct that will help to protect players and prevent abusers from reaching positions of authority. (Full disclosure: I helped to organize that group.) Reaching that point won't be easy. Unlike running a bracket, there are no fixed rules for washing a moral stain out of a community. But one thing's for certain: every time the FGC gets a little cleaner, it's because of people like her.
In the meantime, she's keeping up with Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter's streams and hosting some of her own. Along with the rest of the FGC, she's closely watching the news to make sure that she knows how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will affect the scene. "I wish people understood what it takes to make a larger event run," she says, reflecting on the past several months of quarantine. "Event directors don't make millions of dollars running FGC events. As we saw with the emergence of the coronavirus, some of these events may not come back because they barely break even…This is definitely not something to do to make lots of money. You do it because you enjoy it."
As the FGC continues to grow, it would do well to revise its idea of who's casual and who's not. Thompson may not have the flashiest combos or the newest tech, but her contributions are vitally important. Moreover, her commitment to the community is as serious as can be. So if you're one of the people who appreciates her work, give her a follow on Twitter and Twitch. And when she speaks, listen. The words of a hero are always worth hearing.
Eli Horowitz is a writer and software QA professional who lives in Pittsburgh. His first novel, Bodied, is set in the FGC and is for sale here. Follow him on Twitter @BODIEDnovel for fighting game jokes, memes, stats, highlights, and general positivity.


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A must visit this weekend: Chocolate Festival in Eastwood Mall
This is something that I cannot resist!
If you love chocolate, don't forget to visit Chocolate Festival in Eastwood Mall Atrium from September 7-9, 2012.
This three day event will offer a wide varities of delectable and creative chocolates. Get free treats from chocolate chip cookies, truffles, brownies, and more. Am sure you will really enjoy your week plus get a chance to meet the chocolate entrepreneurs.
Program Schedule
September 7, 6pm, Chocolate Carving & Cooking Demo with CCA
September 9, 6pm, Cooking Workshop with Chef Jac Laudico
Here the photos taken from yesterday. Too bad I forgot to bring my digicam :)
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Ahead of their matchup in game five against the Thunder, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had some choice words for Russell Westbrook.
"I think he's an All-Star but not a superstar," Cuban said before watching his team get torched by the very man he aimed his comments at.
Westbrook's coming off a season where he averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 10.4 assists while ringing in 18 triple-doubles.
He continued by explaining what he believes makes a superstar, "the way I define a superstar is, who do you want the ball in the hands of at the end of a game when you need a bucket?"
Analyzing his statements a little more, Cuban seems to believe that Westbrook has an issue in late-game situations which isn't entirely false, as Westbrook has a very dynamic, high-intensity play style.
Tim MacMahon of ESPN pointed out various clutch stats (score differential five points or less with less than five minutes left) that seem to validate Cuban's remarks. Russ shoots 38.9% from the field in those situations, but for comparative purposes Kevin Durant shoots 41.2%, Damian Lillard shoots 37.4%, and Kawhi Leonard shoots 41.9%, are those guys not superstars?
Westbrook messed around and almost got a triple-double as the Thunder finished off the Mavs in the fifth game, 118-104. Russ finished with a game-high 36 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists while committing just three turnovers. Durant had himself quite a night as well, tallying 33 points and seven rebounds.
After the game, the duo was asked about Cuban's comments, and Durant restrained his partner from answering and rapidly answered back by calling Cuban an "idiot," and asking for the next question. Westbrook followed KD's statements by taking hilariously-uncalled for shots at Charlie Villanueva after he tried to interrupt his dancing and lingered behind him before tip-off.


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An asphalt fog seal is a relatively inexpensive maintenance option that can delay the need for major repairs and rehabilitation, improving a pavement's life. Fog sealing involves the application of asphalt emulsion onto existing paved surfaces to protect and maintain them. This technique is designed to renew asphalt surfaces after oxidation. The process improves the asphalt's appearance, inhibits asphalt raveling, and seals minor cracks. Fog sealers can help preserve the structural integrity of an asphalt surface until long-term repair options are more affordable for a property owner.
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Horsemens Adult Riding Club was established in 2008, orginally held at the Horsemens Pony Club grounds at Whiteman Park. In 2013 we moved our club to the Swan Valley Pony Club grounds at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon, Western Australia.
In 2013 our club membership doubled and we also won our first ever ARCA Challenge High Point Trophy. Since 2013 our members have competed in all the ARCA Challenges and many other ARCA Club events. These events are a fantastic opportunity for riders that like to be a part of a fun outing, in a very encouraging environment. While we love to see our members build in confidence, these competitions are only a small part of our Club, Horsemens offers a relaxed and friendly place for non-competing members to be a part of too.
Our rallies are held on a Friday during school hours 9am - 1:45pm monthly with many classes to choose from including various levels of Dressage/Flatwork, Polework, Show Jumping, Gridwork, Cross Country and Groundwork classes. All our instructors are highly qualified and eager to pass on their knowledge and expertise to our members.
Horsemens ARC is affiliated with both ARCA (Adult Riding Club Association) & EA (Equestrian Australia)
Come and join in the fun!


text: Please join a community gathering to share a story from the Japanese American experience… In remembrance of the signing of Executive Order 9066 that authorized the Japanese American Internment, A very special reading of the children's illustrated book THE PINK DRESS, a story from the Japanese American Internment by Leslie Kitashima-Gray* based on her mother's** experience during World War 2. An online event via Zoom read by members of Centenary United Methodist Church When: Friday March 5th, 2021 Time: 7:30pm Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93903313202 +12133388477,,93903313202# Meeting ID: 939 0331 3202 Passcode: PinkDress *Leslie Kitashima-Gray is a Los Angeles writer, director and visual artist whose work has been performed both here and internationally. Her puppetry production of THE PINK DRESS toured with the Music Center to schools across Los Angeles, and she is a teacher and designer, bringing workshops to communities here and around the world. **Moonza Kitashima, the inspiration for the book, was a longtime member of Centenary UMC. She passed away in April of 2020.


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Strictly Champion siblings Kevin and Joanne Clifton are heading out on tour this autumn in An Evening with Kevin and Joanne Clifton, an intimate show produced for a socially distanced audience that comes to Poole Lighthouse on Saturday 31 October 2020.
In line with many theatres up and down the country, for the first time in its 42-year history Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts, has taken the difficult decision to postpone its traditional family pantomime until next year.
Having been overwhelmed by entries to its first bedtime story writing competition Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts, is to commission three winning stories to be performed in its weekly Sunday evening Bedtime Story video on Facebook.
Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts, is to open again to the public on Tuesday 15 September, six months to the day after closing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government's £1.57 billion rescue package for Britain's crisis-hit arts, culture and heritage sector has been welcomed as an "amazing boost to us all" by Elspeth McBain, Chief Executive of Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts.
Drama, dance and all forms of visual art course through its veins, but ever since it opened more than 40 years ago the beating heart of Lighthouse has kept time to the rhythm of bass, guitar and drum.
Generous ticket holders have donated more than £8,000 to Lighthouse since Poole's centre for the arts closed its doors last week in line with the country-wide closure of venues and other measures to stop the spread on COVID-19.
As efforts continue to reschedule shows that have been postponed or cancelled Lighthouse is contacting ticket holders who are able to choose between a full refund, a credit note or to donate all or some of the cost of their tickets to the venue. Of the first 500 customers to reply to the email they received, 116 offered a full donation and a further 84 offered to split a donation with a refund or credit note.
"Lighthouse audiences are absolutely amazing; we cannot be more grateful," says Chief Executive Elspeth McBain. "Their support is as unprecedented as the times we are living in and as our incredible staff continue to work really hard in response to the virus emergency, we have been genuinely humbled by people's goodwill. Most of our income comes from ticket sales and the money our audiences spend when they come to Lighthouse and without shows there are no audiences. We're working hard to reschedule lost performances, but we're a small team and that will take some time so we ask our customers to please bear with us, we will be in touch. Meanwhile, we are truly grateful for this phenomenal generosity."
All ticket holders are being contacted by email or phone and of those contacted by phone, more than £500 was donated in the first two days alone.
Adds Elspeth: "In troubled times it's a natural response to turn to the creative arts and although we must all lead quite different lives for the time being, I look forward to the time when we can welcome our audiences back to Lighthouse – what a happy day that will be."
Lighthouse Ticket Office staff that have been phoning ticket holders have been moved to tears by some of the responses they have received.
"People have been incredibly understanding and it's fair to say some of the team have found it quite emotional," says Ticket Sales Manager Steve Lambert. "Although we often hear how much our audiences enjoy shows they come to see it's very rare to be told how much Lighthouse itself means to people and how big a part of their lives it is. These are difficult days for all of us, but the good wishes and true kindness of our customers are making a tough time much easier to work through."
Ticket holders do not need to contact Lighthouse, all will be contacted in due course by the venue. Staff are responding to queries during office hours, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, but Lighthouse phone lines will remain closed until further notice.
Lighthouse, Poole's centre for the arts, is looking for an innovative graffiti artist to create a piece of art on a key wall within the venue.
Residents of Poole flats will be turning their block into an art gallery as part of the Light Up Poole festival of digital light art from 20 to 22 February.
Poole Museum has joined forces with other museums from across the region to tell captivating stories of inspirational women from the past.


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Adam Gets In on Trending #BeingAnAdultIn4Words
#BeingAnAdultIn4Words is trending on social media right now.
In truth, being an adult is hard (cue DMV, bills, parenting, cooking, health care, insurance)!
Fortunately, the internet did what it does best and turned the reality of adult-hood into something laughable.
Here are some of my favorite tweets to #BeingAnAdultIn4Words:
Add your comment in the comment section!


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What is a home buyers survey
Whether you are selling your home or preparing to purchase a new property, it's likely that a surveyor will be required to visit it and carry out a homebuyer's survey. This survey is designed to ensure that buyers are able to get all the information that they need regarding the property that they want to buy, and provides them with a list of important information on any defects that could impact the value, safety, or appeal of the property. In general, buyers who have a homebuyer's survey carried out will save thousands of pounds in the future thanks to being aware of the necessary repairs and work that is needed to bring the home into ideal condition. Here's what you need to know to be prepared.
For Sellers – Preparing for the HomeBuyer Survey:
Since the homebuyer's survey is a non-invasive survey, there's little that you will need to do as the seller except to ensure that the surveyor is granted access to the property on the day. You could also help to make it easier for the surveyor by moving furniture out of the way and keeping the property as empty and as clutter-free as possible to allow the surveyor as much access as possible to all areas. During this survey, the surveyor will carry out a thorough inspection of the internal and external features of the property, but they will not ask you to provide them with access to behind furniture, underneath floorboards, or in the attic space.
What is a Home Buyers Survey?
Whether you're selling your home and the buyer has arranged a home buyer's survey or you're buying a house and have heard about it, understanding what a homebuyer's survey is and how it works is important. This survey is an inspection that a chartered surveyor conducts before the property purchase is finalised. It serves the purpose of providing the buyer with essential information about the property that includes any issues with the potential to become dangerous or expensive to repair. It will also ensure that the buyer is aware of any areas of the property that do not meet building regulations. Along with the homebuyer's survey, buyers can choose to have a condition report or a full structural survey carried out instead, depending on the condition, age, and type of property. However, a homebuyer's survey is the most popular option.
What is a Home Buyers Report Survey?
Once the chartered surveyor has carried out the home buyer's survey on the property, they will provide the prospective buyer with a home buyer's report. The report is typically laid out in language that is easy to understand and goes through each area of the property to present the findings. It will detail any defects and issues that are found in the survey and provide more information on recommended repairs, estimated cost of repairs and any more important information. In general, you can expect to wait around five working days before you will be provided with a homebuyer's survey report.
How Long Does a Home Buyers Survey Take?
How long the home buyer's survey will take will depend on a number of factors. On average, you can expect the homebuyer's survey to last around four hours. Other surveys may take more or less time. Condition reports are usually no longer than two hours, while a full structural survey may require the entire day. The size of the home to be surveyed will also impact the amount of time that the survey will take to complete, with smaller homes usually much faster to survey compared to large ones. In addition, the number of defects and problems present in the home might impact the length of time that it takes the surveyor to conduct a thorough inspection.
What Do Home Buyers Surveys Look For?
The surveyor will take the time to look for any issues during the home buyers survey, particularly those that might not be immediately obvious to an untrained eye. Some of the main things that are inspected in the home buyer's survey include the condition and construction of the property, an inspection of all the major indoor and outdoor features and fittings, an inspection of the property's visible electric, gas, drainage and heating systems, and an inspection for potentially serious issues like damp, mould, wet rot, dry rot, and insect infestations. Since many of these issues might not be immediately obvious when you are viewing the property, it's always worth investing in a homebuyer's survey when buying a new home to ensure that you are made aware of any issues that you would not have noticed otherwise.
Is It Worth Getting a Home Buyer's Survey?
While it's normal for most people to want to try and save as much money as possible when purchasing a new home, a homebuyer's survey is one area where your investment can definitely pay off handsomely. Surveys will typically cost around a few hundred pounds to complete, and on average, homebuyer's who have one carried out can usually expect to save around £5,000 in the future on repair costs. On the other hand, homebuyers who skip having the survey carried out might end up paying out up to £12,000 on average on the cost of repairs in the future that they were unaware of. Along with this, it's also worth being aware that many mortgage lenders and banks now ask prospective buyers to have a homebuyer's survey, condition report or building survey done on their potential new property before they will agree to a mortgage. It can also come in handy when getting quotes for new home insurance policies after making the purchase.
What are the Benefits of Working With a Home Surveyor?
While working with a surveyor to have a homebuyer's survey carried out on your potential new home is not a legal requirement for home buyers, there are several reasons to consider investing in one. Working with a surveyor during the process of purchasing your new home can have several different benefits. These include:
Save Money Overall:
Having a homebuyer's survey carried out could help you save money on the overall purchase of your new property. This is because any serious defects or issues that are found could have an impact on the value of the property, leaving you with information that you can use to negotiate a lower asking price. You may be able to come to an agreement with the seller to reduce the asking price to allow for the additional costs of repairs that you'll need to cover, or the seller might agree to cover the cost of the repairs themselves before you buy the house.
Save on Future Work:
Home buyers who have a survey carried out tend to save at least a few thousand pounds on the cost of home repairs in the future. This is because the survey will ensure that you are fully aware of any defects and issues with the home that are going to need your attention. As a result, there is a much lower chance that anything is going to worsen over time while you are unaware of it, eventually becoming much more costly to repair.
Ensure Safety of You and Your Family:
The last thing that you want is to move into a property that is unsafe for you and your family, but this is a risk that you are taking if you buy a house without having a survey carried out. Unsafe defects and problems with properties are not always obvious and often, the only way to find out if your home is safe for you to live in is by having a survey carried out. The survey will provide you with all the information that you need about hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of the home, allowing you to prioritize which work needs to be carried out first.
How Much Is a Home Buyers Survey?
Costs vary according to the area and surveyor, but this type of survey is typically around £400.
Get the Right House for You:
Some buyers are happy to purchase a home that needs some repair work carried out on it. If you are purchasing a property that you plan to renovate and make your own, for example, then you might not be too concerned about defects and issues since you'll be repairing them in the future anyway. On the other hand, some buyers are looking for a home that is ready for them to move into and make their own with as little work as possible. If you're not interested in carrying out renovation work and simply want to move into a property that's ready to live in, a homebuyer's survey could help you determine if a property is the right choice for you. There'll be no surprises further down the line when you have already purchased the property – instead, you'll have all the information that you need to make a decision regarding whether or not to back out of the sale.
Whether you are a seller or a buyer, preparing for a homebuyer's survey to be carried out is important.


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Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access: Secure Branch (SASE Lab Series)
Foundations Lab
Solution overview
The Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access SIG - SASE Lab Series is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access solution. The environment that supports the lab blends vendor cloud infrastructure with ATC Private Cloud, removing hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access combines DNS policy enforcement, Cloud Delivered Firewall (CDFW) and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) capabilities into a single solution that can be used to protect users at the office, on the road or at home. The Prisma Access solution embraces cloud-native design that gives it the ability to scale to meet the demands of the largest customers. Security policy can be applied centrally to the entire organization based on location, identity, time or a combination of all three. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access can "cloudify" your security operations, giving your organization the scalability, agility and efficacy needed to combat sophisticated cyber threats.


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CharlotteDems.com Editor's Note: The following letter to the editor from CCDEC Vice Chair Teresa Jenkins was published Wednesday, Dec. 26, in the Charlotte Sun.
Donald Trump can't be bothered with visiting troops that he ordered to the front lines. Rather, he'll be spending Christmas and New Years – 16 days — at his home in Palm Beach.
Trump probably won't have to worry about rain preventing him from golfing. Rain was his excuse for not visiting an American cemetery in France last month.
At the Mexican border, where the president sent thousands of soldiers in a pre-election ploy to rile up anti-immigrant sentiment, U.S. soldiers will be kept from their families this Christmas.
Nearly every president since Dwight Eisenhower visited soldiers in conflict zones, except Trump. Barack Obama visited Afghanistan four times.
Trump is happy to berate athletes who kneel during the national anthem as disrespectful of the military. Mr. President: You are disrespectful of the military. Your excuses to not visit our soldiers — too busy, too scared, too rainy — are, as usual, all about you.
Visiting troops is about those who are far from home serving a cause greater than them, not about the president.
Trump benefits financially from visits to Mar-a-Lago. His 16-day stint will net Mara- Lago and Trump millions in taxpayer dollars. His continued use of this residence for diplomatic business steers cash into his pockets.
What sets this president apart is the degree to which he acts first in his own self-interest.
The president isn't concerned about our troops, national security, or foreign governments tampering with our elections. He's got one paramount thing on his mind: himself.
Teresa Jenkins
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Don't miss another summer
Published 4:54 pm Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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By Nathan Rice
Things changed dramatically and quickly in 2020, and children were thrown into this change with the rest of us. We are entering year two of COVID, and children will soon be entering their second spring and summer in this new world. Last year caused many of us, especially children, to miss some of the joys of summer. Children only receive 18 summers of childhood, and each one is precious. We must not allow them to miss another great summer.
It is not too early to begin planning for the summer. Speak with your children and ask what they would like to do. You may not be able to fulfill all of their wishes, but hearing their dreams gives you an idea of what they would like to do.
We should think of ways to allow children to gather with others once again. While COVID is still a legitimate concern, we should think about the effects long periods of isolation have on children. Perhaps there is a small group of parents and kids with whom you can allow your children to interact. A summer group can limit exposure to larger groups while still allowing children much needed time with friends. It can also help fill some of the void left by canceled summer camps, day camps, sports and other events.
Next, plan some ways to unplug this summer. Children have spent a majority of the past year in a virtual world, with virtual school adding to the time children already spend playing video games, cruising the Internet, and watching videos. This summer, reintroduce children to the real world.
We are blessed to live in an area that has so much to do. The ocean sits less than one hour from us, and the mountains are only a few more hours away. Numerous historical sites can be visited in a one-day trip, and there is an abundance of spots in Hampton Roads where nature can be explored.
Children may not know it, but they need a break from the screen. This summer gives an excellent opportunity to step away from virtual and into reality.
Lastly, be sure to keep your budget in mind when you plan for the summer. You may desire to give your children a great summer, but it is important to remain fiscally responsible. You don't want a great summer to cause unneeded financial stress later in the year.
You can mix free or inexpensive activities with things that cost more. A hike on one of the Great Dismal Swamp trails costs nothing more than the gas it takes to get there, and fishing at a local pond may cost nothing more than a box of bait.
Once you have an idea of your budget, you can allow children to pick what they would like to do most, such as one trip to a local arcade one week and mini-golf the next week or skipping those two events for one trip to Busch Gardens.
No one thinks this summer will return to normal, but that doesn't mean it can't be a great summer for our kids. Don't let COVID steal another summer from your kids.
Nathan Rice is a Hampton Roads native and can be reached at email@example.com.


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NEIGHBOURS in a Chertsey street are battling to stop their road being overcome by rats.
Residents of Fordbridge Close said the problems with the vermin began 13 months ago when Runnymede Borough Council started to park recycling vehicles on the Fordwater Trading Estate, which backs on to the houses in the road.
They said rats could now be seen running across the road at night and had become a permanent fixture in people's gardens.
Fordbridge Close resident Dave Ashton, 51, said it was becoming a nuisance.
He said: "In the last 13 months we have seen more and more rats coming into the road and into the gardens.
"One of my neighbours counted seven in his back garden one night and we have been on at the council to try and do something.
"The problem coincided with the trucks being parked on the trading estate at the Chertsey Depot so we can only assume that is what is drawing them here. Before then there was not an issue."
On Tuesday (January 10), the borough council sent a contractor out to set traps for the rats along the road.
Mr Ashton added: "Hopefully it will make a difference as it is really getting bad. You can see them scurrying across the road at night and it is not good for anyone living here.
"You do not want to have to worry about rats when you step outside your house or go into your own garden."
The council's director of technical services, Peter Sims, said the authority was investigating the problems the residents were experiencing.
He said: "Runnymede Borough Council has had a complaint about rats in or around the Chertsey Depot, and we have responded immediately by calling in a contractor to investigate and deal with any vermin as necessary."


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Meaning of Font Size
What Does Font Size Mean Exactly? Let's say you use CSS to specify
Ok, it's 16 pixels. But what does it mean exactly? is it height of M? or width of M? Neither!
The CSS font size of a font is a imaginary design box around the font that includes space for ascender and descender plus a little padding. This imaginary design box has the misleading name em height.
"em height" is not the bounding box. (typography does not have the concept of "bounding box".)
The actual height of letter M, differs depending on the font used.
Some character, such as Ü , may extend beyond this design box.
Actual Letter Height
Different font with same CSS size spec may have very different size, because the ratio of CAPS height to "font size" is not standardized.
For example, compare:
Typically, serif font are smaller.


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LEAD structural designer
Building trends
After major clients started focusing on integrated contracts, questions have risen in the current market about this way of tendering. This way of tendering has turned out to be very successful for turnkey projects, in which the contractor takes on all tasks associated with construction. For all other projects where the client's vision and requirements could change during the design process, and for projects where the client has already started with a preliminary design, final design, or a detailed final design (VO, DO- of DO+) this way of collaboration is not that successful.
The contract price of a building consists of calculation work (quantities, labor hours, settlement rates and cost price determination), coordination fee (project management, construction preparation) and an item for matters that are insufficiently clear at the time the contract price is submitted. This last item can be called 'risk.' Only a half program of requirements, preliminary design, final design, or detailed final design, is still not a buildable design. The extent to which the design meets the program of requirements has not been sufficiently demonstrated and the amount of conflicting requirements is also unknown. In these types of projects the 'risk' item is very high. Traditional processes with a technical design offer guidance to the tenderer. Design responsibility belongs to the client and the contractor is only responsible for the further engineering and the construction process. The more information is available to the contractor, the smaller the 'risk' item can be. All risks are securely priced in the offer.
Risk file
The question is, who is best at making a price for the risks: the client or the tenderer? Keeping in mind that the tenderers will not make the same mistake twice, the Radboud University design team expects the magnitude of the risks to be greater if they are placed with the tenderer. Reducing risks by developing a detailed design will be beneficial to the client.
Procurement on the basis of a detailed technical design
For the tender of a new university building at the Radboud University, the client has made a bold decision. The design team was asked to make an extra effort, prior to the tender. The detailed technical design contains, in addition to the general terms and conditions, the specifications and specification drawings, an additional set of information containing IFC files of design models, SMC files of the project including environment, excavation plans, steel manufacture model, reinforcement drawings, reinforcement bending schedules, quantity schedules, detailed specification drawings on the level of construction drawings and a description of the construction methods as included in the design. The client has that much trust in the design and the design team that the contractor may use the quantity schedules to tender. For the contractor it is a matter of pricing quantities. After the contract has been granted, the contractor has a validation period, in which the quantity schedules can be checked. If in this phase differences are proven between the actual quantities and the quantities supplied, the tenderer is entitled to full settlement of the differences. The design is also provided with a few option packages that are part of the design but can easily be withdrawn from the design if the budget is exceeded. Examples of these are PV panels, sun blinds, control systems, and so on.
Tendering based on a BIM model with specifications and drawings as explanation, is new to the market. This way of tendering is very successful. The principle of tendering based on well elaborated information was warmly welcomed and resulted in:
- A fluent start of construction work;
- The start of the construction had been moved from November 1st to October 1st;
- The structure, existing of a north part, south part and a connecting steel bridge, with total floor area of approximately 25.000m² has been realized in just 14 months.
Cooperation with Croes Bouwtechnisch Ingenieursbureau and the contractor
The quality of the elaboration by Croes is so highly qualified that they are also asked to produce the production drawings for the steel structures and prefab concrete structures. By keeping all engineering and drawing work at one party, an efficient working method and optimum coherence are created. Being in charge of the total structural engineering as a lead engineer is an easier task than battling for structural principles with an army of sub contractors. In many occasions the time spent on checking sub contractors is more time-consuming than engineering the elements.
Faculty of Social Sciences:
Design: Inbo, Main constructor: Croes Bouwtechnisch Ingenieursbureau
Installations and Building Physics: Deerns.
Executive structural contractor: Heerkens van Bavel Bouw, Bouwbedrijf Berghege
Executive installer(installateur): Croonwolter&dros


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reference deployment
Chainlink Node on AWS
Provide external data to smart contracts on any blockchain
This Partner Solution deploys highly available Chainlink nodes with default parameters and a blockchain to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. It is for enterprise users who want to run a secure Chainlink node to provide external resources such as external APIs, tamper-proof price data, and verifiable randomness directly to smart contracts stored on the blockchain.
A Chainlink node connects smart contracts with external data using a decentralized oracle network. Chainlink nodes, which can be run as Docker containers, can act as an oracle data provider to any local or private Ethereum network or testnets, including Rinkeby, Kovan, and Mainnet.
This Partner Solution was developed by Chainlink Labs in collaboration with AWS. Chainlink Labs is an AWS Partner.
What you'll build
How to deploy
Costs and licenses
What you'll build
The Partner Solution sets up the following:
- A highly available architecture that spans two Availability Zones.*
- A virtual private network (VPC) configured with public and private subnets, according to AWS best practices, to provide you with your own virtual network on AWS.*
- In the public subnets:
- An internet gateway to allow access to the internet.*
- Managed network address translation (NAT) gateways to allow outbound internet access for the Chainlink node instances in the private subnets.*
- A Linux bastion host in an Auto Scaling group to allow inbound Secure Shell (SSH) access to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances in public and private subnets.
- In the private subnets:
- Two Chainlink nodes in an Auto Scaling group that contains security groups for fine-grained inbound access control.
- An Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) PostgreSQL managed database instance.
- An Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) load balancer to access the Chainlink node user interface.
- Amazon CloudWatch logging of Chainlink nodes.
- AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS) resources with both AWS managed and customer managed keys.
- AWS Secrets Manager to store credentials.
- Amazon DevOps Guru tracking of your Chainlink node stack.
* The template that deploys the Partner Solution into an existing VPC skips the components marked by asterisks and prompts you for your existing VPC configuration.
How to deploy
To deploy your Chainlink node, follow the instructions in the deployment guide. A standard deployment takes about 45 minutes and includes these steps:
- Sign in to your AWS account. If you don't have an account, sign up for one at https://aws.amazon.com.
- Launch the Partner Solution. Before you create the stack, choose the AWS Region from the top toolbar. You can choose from two options:
- Perform post-deployment tasks.
Amazon may share user-deployment information with the AWS Partner that collaborated with AWS on this solution.
Costs and licenses
You are responsible for the cost of the AWS services and any third-party licenses used while running this Partner Solution reference deployment. There is no additional cost for using the Partner Solution.
The AWS CloudFormation templates for this Partner Solution include configuration parameters that you can customize. Some of the settings, such as the instance type, affect the cost of the deployment. For cost estimates, refer to the pricing page for each AWS service you use. Prices are subject to change.
You are responsible for the cost of the AWS services and any third-party licenses used while running this solution. There is no additional cost for using the solution.
This solution includes configuration parameters that you can customize. Some of these settings, such as instance type, affect the cost of deployment. For cost estimates, refer to the pricing pages for each AWS service you use. Prices are subject to change.
Tip: After you deploy a solution, create AWS Cost and Usage Reports to track associated costs. These reports deliver billing metrics to an Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) bucket in your account. They provide cost estimates based on usage throughout each month and aggregate the data at the end of the month. For more information, refer to What are AWS Cost and Usage Reports?


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Industrial and systems engineering is concerned with the analysis, design, and implementation of systems through optimal use of resources--human, materials, energy, information, and financial. Systems may range from small units to extremely large operations.
In order to accomplish these activities, the industrial engineer must be skilled in mathematics, physical sciences, management, and human relations, as well as manufacturing, computer systems, economics, optimization, human behavior, and systems analysis and design.
Industrial engineers improve the quality of our lives by making systems and process better, faster, cheaper, and safer. They excel at exploring business challenges and developing ways to make industries, hospitals, education, and government more effective. They know how to work with others and how to help people work more effectively, and they're typically responsible for implementing the delicate and complex process of system change.
The BSE in industrial engineering is one of eight Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the College of Engineering, which offers excellent opportunities for students to participate in research, internships, study abroad, and student organizations.
Students choose to study engineering at Iowa because of the college's academic excellence, individual attention, small-college environment, camaraderie, and tremendous opportunities. U.S. News & World Report ranks Iowa's undergraduate program in the top 20 percent of engineering programs nationwide.
Iowa admits incoming first-year students directly into engineering. About 525 first-year students and 100 transfer students enroll each year. Women account for over 29 percent of of Iowa's engineering students; the national average is 20 percent.
Engineering student support services include free tutoring for your first two years of math, science, and engineering courses.
Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Employment opportunities for industrial and systems engineers are among the most varied in the engineering field. There are opportunities for employment and service in manufacturing and energy firms, wind turbine manufacturers, government agencies, and service organizations such as airlines, banks, hospitals, health care groups, and consulting companies.
Industrial and systems engineers hold positions as advisers to management or may participate directly in management decisions. Typical job titles include industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, systems analyst, quality specialist, operations research analyst, internal consultant, human factors specialist, supervisor, and manager.
Engineering is a well-respected profession that is used as a foundation for a variety of careers in industry, medicine, law, government, and consulting.
Engineering majors hold eight of the top ten spots on the list of top-paid majors for bachelor's degree graduates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Engineering Career Services develops and promotes experiential education and professional opportunities for students. Professional staff coordinate the college's co-op and internship program, engage in employer outreach, and host an engineering career fair each semester.
In addition to more than 500 Student Organizations, Iowa students choose from more than 100 Study Abroad Programs and multiple Undergraduate Research Opportunities.
Engineering student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and national honorary societies offer many opportunities to develop your leadership abilities.
The University of Iowa provides a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students through the Iowa Scholarship Portal. Scholarships are available to first-year, transfer, and currently enrolled students. For additional details on scholarships for your program of study, check directly with the department or college.
Apply early for scholarships. The college offers Engineering First-Year Scholarships as well as many other scholarship opportunities for sophomore, junior, and senior students. Visit the College of Engineering Scholarships to learn more.
The Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Financial Aid are great resources for students seeking scholarships.
The major in industrial and systems engineering requires a strong foundation of courses in engineering science, mathematics, design, manufacturing, social science, and humanities.
Advanced work includes specialty courses in human factors and ergonomics, management, information systems, manufacturing, quality control, and operations research. Design is an integral part of the curriculum and all students complete a comprehensive design experience.
The industrial and systems engineering program emphasizes both a broad education in industrial engineering fundamentals and the opportunity for in-depth learning. All BSE students complete the BSE core requirements, as well as the curriculum designed for their major program, which covers four major stems: mathematics and basic sciences, engineering topics, the general education component, and an elective focus area. Students may choose an approved focus area or work with their adviser to customize an area that aligns with their interests and career objectives.
See Industrial and Systems Engineering in the UI General Catalog to learn about required course work and graduating with honors.
BSE/MS Fast-Track Degree Program
The BSE/MS fast-track degree program is for eligible students who seek to complete both the BSE and MS degrees in industrial and systems engineering at Iowa. Students interested in this program apply in the second semester of their junior year and, if admitted, enter that program in the first semester of their senior year. The fast-track program allows 12 hours to be counted toward both their BSE and MS degrees.


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Long-term satellite record reveals likely recent aerosol trend
Mishchenko, M., I. Geogdzhayev, W. Rossow, B. Cairns, B. E. Carlson, A. Lacis, L. Liu, and L. D. Travis (2007), Long-term satellite record reveals likely recent aerosol trend, Science, 315, 1543, doi:10.1126/science.1136709.
Recent observations of downward solar radiation fluxes at Earth's surface have shown a recovery from the previous decline known as global "dimming" with the "brightening" beginning around 1990. The increasing amount of sunlight at the surface profoundly affects climate and may represent diminished effects of certain counter-balances of the greenhouse warming, thereby making it more evident during the past decade.
PDF of Publication:
Download from publisher's website.
Research Program:
Radiation Science Program (RSP)


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Ready to score the best one-of-a-kind styles in L.A.? Then peep this list of the top 10 vintage boutiques Lala Land has to offer. (LA Weekly)
We're accustomed to seeing the hotties in less clothing, so we almost didn't recognize Twilight star Kellan Lutz and Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton in these ads. The duo struck a pose at Venice Beach for local label Abbot + Main. (Celebuzz)
Remember those colorful plastic beads you would spend hours turning into coasters? Well, they're called Perler beads, and they just got a high-fashion makeover! (Buzzfeed)
Update your off-duty wardrobe at Raquel Allegra's sample sale happening today, June 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tomorrow, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything will be 60% off, including summer-ready sweaters and her signature psychedelic prints. (Raquel Allegra)
Ever wonder how Jennifer Aniston manages to look flawless 24/7? Well, the actress reportedly spends $8000 per month on beauty regimens and exercise classes. The fountain of youth is a lot more expensive than we thought! (Daily Mail)
Photo: Via Buzzfeed


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Dometic Environmental Corp. today announced it received a U.S. patent covering its auxiliary air conditioning systems for truck sleepers.
Specifically, it covers a "split system" design, which consists of a condensing unit mounted outside the truck and an evaporator/condense/blower unit installed inside the vehicle, with "quick connect" refrigerant linesets.
The two units are precharched with refrigerant at the factory to ensure the entire system is automatically charged to the correct pressure when the linesets are connected, Dometic said.


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NHPC has organized 'Basant Mela 2019' with great fervour and enthusiasm at the NHPC Residential complex, Surajkund, Faridabad on March 09, 2019.
Apart from welcoming the arrival of spring, the Mela was also organized to mark the approval of investment sanction for construction of Kiru HE Project (624 MW) by Chenab Valley Projects (CVPPPL) (a JV of NHPC, JKSPDC and PTC) by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), approval of NHPC's acquisition of Lanco's 500 MW Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project by CCEA and appointment of NHPC by Ministry of Power as 'Aggregator' under Pilot Scheme–II for procurement of aggregated Power of 2500 MW for 3 years through PFC Consultancy (PFCCL).
NHPC is engaged in electric power generation by hydroelectric power plants. The company is also engaged in contracts, project management and consultancy works.