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Data Privacy
IACCM Asia Pacific Conference, July 2019
Published: 13 Aug 2019
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Watch some of the highlights from this year's Asia Pacific Conference in Sydney.
Thank you once again to everyone who joined us - delegates, speakers, sponsors, startup hub participants, Leaders of the Future and Awards finalists!
Ask The Expert: Making GDPR work for you - Moving from hype to hope
Published: 06 Dec 2017
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Steve Lawton, Data Protection Officer of FTSE 250 company FDM Group and Mark Darby, Founder of Alliantist, the organization behind ISMS.online take us through Making GDPR work for you - Moving from hype to hope.
With GDPR only 6 months away, this practical webinar...
Ask The Expert: Data Protection - the global impact of GDPR
Published: 13 Jul 2017
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Listen to this The Expert on Data Protection and the global impact GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) will have. In May 2018 the new General Data Protection Regulation will come in to force and it will have implications for organizations across the world. Join this webi...
GDPR: Is Europe crazy?
Published: 20 Oct 2017
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At last week's IACCM Americas conference, many delegates were stunned by what they learned about GDPR, the data privacy regulations that the European Union plans to impose from May next year. One observed that this is 'another example of the law operating contrary to r...
Ask The Expert: Technology and Data Privacy
Published: 19 Oct 2017
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Why privacy and security matters & where to start
Data Privacy is becoming a major concern amongst individuals, companies, and governments, as the bad guys develop new tools and techniques to infiltrate data centers. Data privacy (Information privacy or data prote...
The use (and abuse) of commercial structures
Published: 24 Sep 2018
Type: Commitment Matters Blog
'Memorial Sloan Kettering is in turmoil over a deal officials made to share cancer patient data with a for-profit artificial intelligence start-up.'
This headline from the New York Times ((Sept 20th, 2018) is indicative of the growing challenge around the use of data.
Microsoft lauded for privacy, security in the cloud
Published: 22 Apr 2014
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European Union data protection authorities recognize Microsoft cloud services for meeting privacy standards
Ask The Expert: Overcoming the challenge of legacy agreements
Published: 20 Sep 2018
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To gain increased and immediate benefit from contract management systems, it is important to extract and load metadata from legacy agreements. But many find that process costly, complicated and time-consuming. So how do we overcome the challenge of legacy agreements, what is t...
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Related Discussions
Toronto transit commission
2020-06-09 17:00:23
commercial and contract management involvement based on project type?
what are the criteria for involvement of a commercial and contract manager in a project and extent of it (at which stage)?
what are the criteria for involvement of a commercial and contract manager in a project and extent of it (at which stage)?
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2020-06-10 08:27:49
Hi Alma,
This is a difficult question to answer because it rather depends on organisational design and, to some extent, the nature of the project.
Commercial and contract considerations should be in place from inception of the project concept and design. There should be a commercial analysis to understand the business requirements and to determine the nature of the commercial relationships and contracting models that will be needed. If this is a relatively standard and low risk form of project, the decisions may be quick and easy to make.
Too often, projects are initiated without proper thought being given to the commercial risks and opportunities. As a result, assumptions can be made with regard to the form of relationship and the underlying terms. By the time commercial or legal resources get engaged, it is often too late to alter some of these assumptions, or doing so creates major delays.
Another issue arises in the context of post-award contract management. Frequently, the implementation and operational resources are not the same as those who were involved in the original tender and negotiation. Good practice here is to start involving post-award contract management during the negotiation so that they have a good understanding of the final agreement and can move rapidly once it is signed.
You may find several IACCM resources are helpful. I will send you a paper on the Role of a Contract Manager. You might also look at the 2019 Benchmark Report which sets out the typical work areas for CCM staff. We have also undertaken a cross-industry project to define the contracting lifecycle.
I made my initial comment about organisational design because the critical point here is about competence in performing a role, rather than a specific job title. If, for example, you have project managers who have specifically been trained in contract and commercial management, they may have the competence to make front end decisions.
Do get in touch if it would be helpful to discuss this in more detail.
• GMR Energy LImited • 2020-06-18 13:56:35
I agree with Tim that requirement of commercial & contracts manager is required at each and every stage of the transaction right from beginning i.e go or no go stage . To be a good commercial contracts manager one should be able to understand technical ,legal, finance, business risks, insurance, taxes etc. rather all aspects of a business. They need not be an expert but need to cut thru the clutters of complicated matters involving multiple dimensions and factoring them appropriately in all the documents created for signing with the counterparts,decision making etc.
Typically in any organisation depending on the confidence level of the management one enjoys and ability to contribute in bringing different dimension to the table than other participants , he /she would be kept in the loop as a commercial & contract manager.
Problem with commercial & contract managers is that every project manager for that business manager/engineer feels that they know contracts/commercial matter ( which they might be right in some cases) and go beyond their briefs while they can get away in small value low risk item contracts, it gets complicated when contracts are of high value, long term with multiple risks.
Replies: 2
2020-06-04 22:31:40
Unlimited liability for data breach
Hi All- Looking for some help in drafting liability clause from Service Provider's side. We are in process of renewing a contract, wherein we have an unlimited Liabili...
Hi All- Looking for some help in drafting liability clause from Service Provider's side. We are in process of renewing a contract, wherein we have an unlimited Liability for data/confidentiality breach. Customer is not open on capping the liability. Can anyone share what all safeguards should be included while drafting unlimited liability for from Service Provider's/ Vendor prospective. Thanks!!!
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2020-06-05 05:53:04
I suggest you start by reviewing the relevant Contracting Principle which you'll find at
These principles are the result of cross-industry, buy side and Sell side reviews and therefore represent market norms. You can use these with your customer to explain that unlimited liability is not market practice.
Replies: 1
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
2019-02-12 17:17:02
Cloud Contracting
I am interested in perspectives on various issues and contracting approaches for the use of cloud services, particularly from niche providers who may, in-turn, actuall...
I am interested in perspectives on various issues and contracting approaches for the use of cloud services, particularly from niche providers who may, in-turn, actually have their applications hosted on a third-party provider like Microsoft, Amazon, Rackspace, etc. I'm looking for perspectives on the entire gambit of issues, including - protection measures used for data at-rest and in-transit; protection of video and images; right of return of all data upon request of customer; obligations of the supplier to delete data when no longer needed (either during the course of performing the services or upon termination of the services and return of the data to the customer); background checks on employees who may have access to the data; monitoring of access by all supplier personnel; business terms like fluctuations in the use of the service (bandwidth, storage space, processing capabilities); right to move the data to different locations in the same country; right to move data to a different country for processing and/or storage; obligations to notify in the case of suspected or actual breach/compromise of data.
• AusNet Services • 2019-02-28 18:18:23
Hi Mark, Happy to discuss. Send me an email via marie.cullen@
and I can talk about the principles I use.
In my view I don't believe, as a community, we have fully bottomed out all the risks associated with these types of engagement.
• Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Limited • 2019-06-04 05:22:18
Hi Mark
For a very good, concise review of the principles and issues of cloud agreements generally, covering most of your points above (my view anyway), you might also check out David W. Tollen's book "The Tech Contracts Handbook" online or via this website:
I did buy his book, and think highly of it. Notably good balance between concept and practical drafting approaches, not just for cloud matters either.
NB: Personal opinion only, not necessarily that of my employer.
kind regards
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2018-01-04 15:04:11
Liability of GDPR consultant
Hello everyone, what is your opinion on shifting the liability for penalties (4% revenue)on external GDPR consultants. I have noticed a lot of companies (usually SMEs)...
Hello everyone, what is your opinion on shifting the liability for penalties (4% revenue)on external GDPR consultants. I have noticed a lot of companies (usually SMEs) hire GDPR consultants to prepare them for GDPR but hold the consultant liable for their potential penalties. What is your view on this from both perspectives, the company as well as the consultant. Thank you!
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2018-01-04 23:45:53
Hi there. I have submitted and forwarded your question to Daniela Badescu, who is the practitioner in charge of the IACCM Community of Interest "Data Privacy and Data protection", and who has recently delivered a webinar on GDPR. Daniela will be back to you on this. Thanks
Pablo Cilotta
• Willis Towers Watson • 2018-01-09 11:28:28
This is a very interesting point. Thank you for raising the question.
As all is still new with GDPR, it's hard to say what the actual practice is.
One aspect to consider is that the administrative fines are tiered, with the first being up to 2% of the turnover or 10M Eur (whichever is higher) and the second tier up to 4% or 20M Eur (whichever is higher).
Let's assume a consultant provides a set of recommendations and implementation guidelines. GDPR consultants could argue that following that advice is the company's business decision and that applying and maintaining the processes to remain compliant is the company's responsibility.
Also, holding a consultant liable for up to 4% of their customer's turnover may be more than what they can/are willing to cover. Ie. assume an organisation has 10M EUR turnover - this mean the consultant's liability would be up to 400,000 EUR. How does this measure against the consulting fee?
To set up a liability coverage, I believe it may make sense to look at fines in the context of specific contractual obligations and see if based on that, the fines qualify as direct or consequential damages.
It may be different for contracts where there is a continuous service to design, maintain and review the GDPR related processes. Still, the level of liability remains subject to negotiation and I would rather expect it to be tied to the actual contract value and not on fines or other operational costs that may result from non-compliance.
What type of contracts are you looking at? It would be great if you can share what you have seen.
Many thanks,
• Orange • 2018-01-09 16:08:31
Hello Daniela,
thank you for your kind response!
It seems it is becoming practice for companies seeking GDPR consultants to require liability for administrative fines and related costs incurred.
You have asked about the contracts, these are service/consulting contracts between GDPR consultant and SME company (client) which intends to source out the GDPR management/compliance to an external consultant. The services would typically include investigation of readiness for GDPR, preparation of guidelines the company should comply with with regards to GDPR, impact assessment and gap analysis.. The value of such contracts is a fraction of the administrative fines which might be implied upon the client by the authorities in case of GDPR breach. GDPR consultants who refuse to accept full liability for the administrative fines often loose their opportunities and clients.
I do not fully understand your paragraph on direct and consequential damages. Could you please kindly explain?
Thank you again for your time and help.
Kind regards,
Eva Kubirita
• NISSAN Europe (Alliance Renault) • 2018-02-01 16:36:25
Please share any market trends regarding "super caps" instead of unlimited liability in case of data and/or security breaches for SAAS, PAAS and IAAS contracts, Thanking you in advance, Hubert
• 2018-08-28 17:36:47
Hubert - this wasn't SaaS, PaaS, IaaS specific - but on most recent contracts relating to ICT managed services I've worked on (network and apps support) customer took an approach of requesting unlimited liability, then relaxing back to super cap between £15 - £25m (depending on bargaining power).
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Willis Towers Watson
2017-11-06 14:15:00
Additional resources
Hello everyone, Following our webinar at the end of October, I am coming back with few recommendations on the available resources on IACCM: - Ask The Expert: Mitigati...
Hello everyone,
Following our webinar at the end of October, I am coming back with few recommendations on the available resources on IACCM:
- Ask The Expert: Mitigating Cyber Risks with Third Parties
- Asia Pacific Ask The Expert: Cyber Resilience - The role of contract in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Ask The Expert: Data Protection - the global impact of GDPR
In addition to presentations above, there are few white papers that can provide more details on what what ransomware is and how it works. See, for example:
- Mcafee Understanding Ransomware and Strategies to Defeat it:
- The Wannacry Ransomware:
It would be great to see your own thoughts or resources you find useful.
Kind regards,
• Adhock media • 2017-12-13 17:36:23
Thanks for sharing Daniela. This website also has some free resources.
Replies: 1
Inaccord AG
2017-09-06 18:34:22
General Data Protection Regulation
I'm interested in how SMEs subject to the EU GDPR are dealing with its implementation in their B2B processes. I'm working with one SME EU-based software manufacturer ...
I'm interested in how SMEs subject to the EU GDPR are dealing with its implementation in their B2B processes. I'm working with one SME EU-based software manufacturer who is still figuring out what data is collected about whom. Although they do collect data about their customers and their customers' end users, they don't perform any analysis on or profiling using the data. I think their implementation of the regulation will be some tightening of security around how the data is collected and held, along with an internal policy.
How have you been progressing towards compliance?
• 2017-09-18 12:22:15
The Information Commissioner's Office ICO has some good guidance on how to get ready for GDPR.
Replies: 1
2015-02-17 20:42:08
China Banking Regulatory Commission No 39 of 2915 - access to source code
Hi members, in September 2014, the China Banking Regulatory Commission officially released > that requires banks to avoid dependence on information technology in a...
Hi members, in September 2014, the China Banking Regulatory Commission officially released > that requires banks to avoid dependence on information technology in a single product or technology. From 2015 onwards, the banking financial institutions are required to secure access to source codes of software. This is of concerns to any software vendors in China.
Has anybody seen the impact of this in China? How do you overcome this? Is an escrow agreement acceptable? Any feedback from counsels in China would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Sabine
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2015-02-26 12:50:49
Sabine, a very interesting question! I am sending this to a few members who will certainly know the answer. I also wonder how much this provision differs from requirements by other regulatory authorities - for example in US or UK - and will research that point as well - plus how the banks are then handling it.
• Dynatrace • 2015-02-26 22:35:20
Many thanks, Tim. Looking forward to your and others' feedback on this point. Best, Sabine
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2015-03-05 04:50:16
Sabine, here is a reply from Jihong Chen at Zhong Lun law firm:
It is really a hottest topic among multinational IT companies. The story is very long. One latest update is China Banking Regulatory Commission released a new circular on Feb, 12, 2015, which clarifies that:
1) The implementing rules for recording of source code is still under research. CBRC will solicit comments from all sides and then implements;
2) As to the requirement for independent IP for pre-installed software, it only requires IP certificate or legitimate source document;
3) There is no country difference.
Escrow of source code might be acceptable by CSRC as the final solution.
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2015-03-05 04:57:56
And another ....
Look at the link below for some background and additional context on the issue.
Also- according to UK Financial Times report on 25 Feb, companies in Europe and US have gathered together requesting government taking actions against the CBRC guideline on secured and controllable technology.
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2015-03-09 03:25:24
And to add to the series, this excellent outline of issues and status has been provided to us by law firm Baker & McKenzie:
The following notices on "secure and controllable" technology has been issued thus far:
1. Notice Concerning the Use of Secure and Controllable Information Technology to Strengthen Internet Security and Informatization in Relation to Banks (Yinjianfa No. 39 of 2014 ((2014) 39 ) ("CBRC Notice No. 39")
2. The China Banking Regulatory Commission ("CBRC"), National Development and Reform Commission ("NDRC"), Ministry of Science and Technology ("MOST") and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") jointly issued CBRC Notice No. 39 on 3 September 2014. Although the scope of addresses does not expressly include Chinese branches of foreign banks, the document is required to be delivered to banks and financial institutions which are independent legal persons. We are of the view that if the foreign invested bank is a registered legal person in China, it is likely to be subject to CBRC Notice No. 39.
CBRC Notice No. 39 sets out policy statements by the CBRC, concerning the use of "secure and controllable" information technology in the banking industry. The key points in CBRC Notice No. 39 pertaining to cyber-security are as follows:
* CBRC Notice No. 39 requires that from 2015, the proportion of "secure and controllable" information technology over the total information technology products and software used by each bank should increase at least 15% each year, and reach a minimum of 75% in 2019. The "secure and controllable" information technology products and technologies newly added in 2014 may be included in the calculations for the increase used in 2015.
* CBRC Notice No. 39 appears to suggest that in the selection of information technology products and technologies by banks, at least one "secure and controllable" domestic product or technology has to be considered in the selection and testing process where one exists.
3. Guideline on Advancing the Application of Secure and Controllable Information Technology in Banking Industry (Yinjianbanfa No. 317 of 2014 ( (2014) 317 )) ("CBRC Notice No. 317")
CBRC Notice No. 317 was jointly prepared by the General Administrative Offices of the CBRC and MIIT and circulated on 29 December 2014. As with CBRC Notice No. 39, this document is likely to apply to any foreign invested bank which is a registered legal person in China.
The document contains, inter alia, an annex which sets out the scope of the requirements for "secure and controllable" information technology products and technologies across various product categories, as follows:
* Computer equipment
* Network equipment
* Storage equipment
* Security equipment
* Common software
* Specialized software
* Infrastructure
* Automated equipment
* Terminal equipment; and
Technical services
It appears that similar requirements for "secure and controllable" information technology have been introduced to banks in the past. However, these requirements were not closely adhered to due to the lack of implementation details. Given that CBRC Notice No. 39 sets forth formal requirements and CBRC Notice No. 317 provides for implementation details and procedures, banks may now feel more compelled to take the necessary actions to comply with the "secure and controllable" requirement.
With regard to enforcement measures, the CBRC conducts annual audits on banks (at least to the level of State-owned banks and joint-equity commercial banks) to evaluate all aspects of the banks' operation and risk control, and issues audit reports requesting a written response from banks addressing each issue and indicating correctional measures. In addition, the CBRC conducts a larger scale audit on banks every 3 or 4 years. The banks' implementation of the requirements for "secure and controllable" information technology will now be included in such audits for review and assessment.
On 12 February 2015, the CBRC issued a clarification document which provides that the research on how to proceed with the recordal of source code is still ongoing. The mode and process of recordal will only be implemented after the opinions of relevant stakeholders have been sought.
We understand that there have been discussions regarding the promulgation of umbrella laws or regulations relating to internet verification and testing. It is unclear when these umbrella laws or regulations will be issued. However, if it is to be issued as a law, this will require promulgation by the National People's Congress ("NPC") or its standing committee.
If however the umbrella rules will be issued by way of regulations by the State Council or a Ministry, the amount of time required to promulgate the new rules will take a shorter period of time, as it will not need to undergo the legislative process required in the case of passing of laws by the NPC.
It is unclear what these umbrella rules will encompass. However, we expect the umbrella rules to provide more details as to the (a) scope of products subject to the "secure and controllable" requirements; (b) nature of the testing and recordal requirements; (c) type of entities that will be required to purchase "secure and controllable" products and technologies.
Based on the CBRC Notices above as well as the press articles, we anticipate that the umbrella rules are likely to include encryption testing requirements as well as recordal requirements for source codes. We expect these rules will apply to banks (since these are already covered by the CBRC Notices discussed above). However, it is also not beyond the realm of possibility that the "secure and controllable" requirement will also apply to products and technologies purchased by government bodies, the army, key State-owned enterprises, and potentially academic and research institutes in sensitive areas.
Please note that there is no draft regulation at this time available to the public and our views above are based on the ongoing discussions in the press and from our review of the CBRC Notices, as well as our understanding of the cyber-security regulatory environment in China.
China's impending cyber-security measures have not been well-received by U.S. businesses. In a letter addressed to Chinese cybersecurity officials and signed by U.S. associations including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, these standards were described as overly broad and discriminatory. The stricter cyber-security standards could thereby limit the range of US products available to Chinese businesses. The groups have implored the Chinese authorities to delay the implementation of the measures and grant an opportunity for discussion between interested stakeholders and the agencies responsible for the initiatives.
Additionally, the business lobbies have also sent a letter to American officials, including Secretary of State John Kerry, requesting the White House to work with Chinese officials to reverse China's new cyber-security regulations. In response, President Obama has pledged in the National Security Strategy to take necessary actions to protect U.S. businesses and defend U.S. networks against cyber- theft of trade secrets for commercial gain by the Chinese government.
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2015-02-16 13:16:05
IP issues in Research & Development Contract
Please, can someone tell me what the key issues a contract professional should look and take care of in a Research & Development Contract
Please, can someone tell me what the key issues a contract professional should look and take care of in a Research & Development Contract
• New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) • 2015-02-16 17:50:42
See my answer to other post on IP clauses.
• 2015-02-17 07:26:04
In addition to the issues listed above, be sure to consider any proprietary background IP, methods, know-how, or expertise you are contributing to the results. You want to give the client the ability to use the project results while still protecting anything you want to be able to use again on future projects for other clients. For example, you may give the client a license but not ownership of the IP, or limit their use of the IP to a specific field or geographical area so you do not unduly limit your future business opportunities.
• Innovation Fixer • 2015-02-24 03:13:59
Key questions:
1. BACKGROUND IP - what are you bringing to the table? What is the other party bringing? Does the commercial outcome need cross-licensing? You should ensure this licensing does not restrict your continued use in other applications in any way, unless that is part of the trade/partnership. You may wish to define the field of use quite specifically, and limit use and licensing to this area. Will your ability to sub-license the IP to other parties be limited? Again, this is a concession that's worth something.
2. ARISING IP - who will own any IP generated in the collaboration? Try to avoid joint ownership; instead one party should own and the other have licensing rights. One option is for one party to own, and the other to have exclusive rights to a field of use. Will use be limited to the parties, a so-called semi-exclusive? Will one or both parties have the right to sub-license?
The owners of any IP in a collaboration should be obliged to maintain the IP and defend it against challenge. If they decide to let e.g. a patent lapse, there should be a reversion clause which allows the licensee to take over ownership of the IP.
This is just a start.....!
• T. Mackey Enterprises, LLC • 2015-02-24 12:49:48
To Whom It May Concern:
I think that there are several things to be concerned about in a R&D Contract. Whether you are contracting with a Government or another business entity, here is a list of terms, (in order of importance), that I think should be clearly described:
1) Statement of Work: Clearly describe what will be researched/develop.
2) Period of time that the research will be conducted.
3) Who, (key personnel/researchers), in your company will conduct the research.
4) The contract value of the research in the monetary unit applicable to your country.
5) The frequency of research progress reports that will be submitted to the Buyer, (Schedule of Deliverables), the format that the progress reports will be in, and the monetary value of each Progress Report in relation to the Total Contract Value/Price so that your company can submit invoices for incremental payments until the Period of Performance/R&D Contract is completed. Usually progress reports are delivered on a quarterly schedule.
6) Ownership of any Inventions or patents during the research by your company's researchers.
7) Use Rights for any Technical Data, S/W, or any Intellectual Property OTHER THAN INVENTIONS OR PATENTS, which is created during the performance of the contract retained by your company.
8. The ability to terminate the contract if it's apparent to both parties that the research is futile.
9. The type of contract: Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Time & Material, etc.
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2014-03-17 10:34:40
Liability of Data Processors
English Law. Data Processors are liable contractually to Data Controllers under contractual arrangements that DCs flow down pursuant to their liability under the DPA....
English Law.
Data Processors are liable contractually to Data Controllers under contractual arrangements that DCs flow down pursuant to their liability under the DPA. However, can DPs be fined directly from the Information Commissioner?
Would a DP be liable to a data subject directly (assuming the DC was non-compliant with its obligations under the DPA?)
With the soon-to-be legislation in this area, are indemnities (DP to DC)a thing of the past?
• 2014-04-08 08:27:34
In my understanding, the DP liability is entirely to the DC - which is logical, since the DP might not have any physical presence in the UK. I find the following guide very useful http://ico.org.uk/for_organisations/data_protection/~/media/documents/library/Data_Protection/Detailed_specialist_guides/outsourcing_guide_for_smes.ashx
• 2015-04-07 06:10:45
The DP would indemnify the DC if the DP was in breach of the UK Data Protection Act. it is very important for DCs to ensure that their DPs have adequate data security in place especially DPs who are abroad and that DP clauses exist in commercial contracts.
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DURHAM — When Greg Burke says there are several players on the University of New Hampshire hockey team on the verge of a breakout season, he could be talking about himself.
The Lee resident was in the midst of the most productive stretch of his college career last season when he got hurt.
The diagnosis was a dislocated finger and the damage could only be repaired by surgery. Burke could miss a month or more as the slumping Wildcats tried to rebound from a slow start.
But on the day of the operation he received a phone call that morning and was told the injury wasn't as serious as first thought. A test administered the previous day revealed the dislocation was back in place.
He'd have to play with a cast on his right hand to protect a resulting fracture, but at least he could play.
Perhaps things are looking up for the senior power forward, whose career at UNH has been plagued by injury, illness and just plain bad luck.
"I definitely have something to prove in terms of individual production if you want to call it that," Burke said. "In a place like this and a culture like this, what happens with the team comes before what happens with you. … We'll have a lot of guys contributing and I expect to be one of them."
He missed 31 games his first three years, nearly the equivalent of a full regular season. He has 10 goals and 24 points in 84 career games.
Burke managed only one goal and three points his sophomore year when a shoulder injury and a bout with mononucleosis limited him to just 18 games.
He missed 10 in a row during one stretch and was coming off a freshman year in which he had two goals and a career-high eight assists in 32 games.
Burke had three goals and seven points in eight games just before he got hurt against Boston University last season when he used his right hand to break a fall and landed awkwardly.
That night he scored UNH's only goal in a 2-1 loss at the Whittemore Center.
"He's been put in a tough position with injuries and whatnot," said senior forward John Henrion. "To be taken away from the season for an extended period of time like he has been in the past, you've got to stay really positive, and I think he's done an incredible job with that."
Burke was one of the Wildcats best players down the stretch last season, even though it didn't necessarily show up on the stat sheet.
Nevertheless, he finished his junior year with career highs in goals (6) and points (11), with the bulk of those numbers coming in that eight-game stretch in November and early December.
Burke was also a valuable special teams player last season. He had three power-play goals and one game-winner, and was also used as a penalty killer.
Burke was a stalwart against BU in the Hockey East playoffs. He scored a goal in the Wildcats' 5-4 loss to the Terriers in double overtime that ended their season.
"Hopefully he stays healthy," said coach Dick Umile, "because if he stays healthy he's capable of playing like that. He's in great condition. He's a big, strong, strapping wing. He's one of the hardest workers off the ice. He's a real leader in that sense."
Burke has the added responsibility of being an alternate captain this year as the Wildcats attempt to distance themselves from the program's first losing season in 17 years.
UNH returns seven of its top eight scorers from last season and all but three of its forwards.
Dalton Speelman is also back after missing all but 11 games last season with a broken wrist, giving the Wildcats more depth up front.
"Getting Dalton back is huge," Burke said. "He was on fire when he went down last season. He's a great player. You kind of forget about pieces of the puzzle, he went down so early. To have him back is almost like an extremely pleasant surprise."
Burke brings versatility to the lineup, with the ability to play both wing and center.
"It's amazing what an extra year will do for your confidence," he said. "I think a lot of guys are teetering on the edge of a breakout season. That's extra motivation."
Burke plans to play a key role in a bounce-back season for the Wildcats, who went 15-19-3 last season and open at home Friday in the first of a two-game series against St. Cloud State.
"I need to do anything I can to help the team win," he said.
That includes being responsible in all three zones and producing offensively.
"He does a lot of things well," Umile said. "He has a real physical presence about him."
Burke hopes leading by example will have a trickle-down effect.
"He showed up the first week of training camp and he was in as good a shape as I've seen him," Henrion said. "That's good because I can kind of feed off his positive energy. He does a lot of things right."
Burke banking on a big year
DURHAM — When Greg Burke says there are several players on the University of New Hampshire hockey team on the verge of a breakout season, he could be talking about himself.

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School children could lead the way on sustainability
Many children are not only passionate about environmental issues, but more than capable of driving forward sustainability initiatives, argues new research into the role of schools in developing more sustainable communities. Children already play a key role in becoming more sustainable by encouraging changes in behaviour of those around them whether in terms of recycling, saving energy, growing vegetables and healthy eating etc.
But, argues researcher Dr Barry Percy-Smith, these changes alone are not enough; we need to encourage learning and change across whole communities. Children are well placed and also keen to take on wider roles and responsibilities as active (rather than passive) citizens in improving their communities - for example, as activists in community based projects and campaigns, as community researchers, and as ambassadors of change in other schools and in community groups.
Some of the children in this study, for example, engaged in projects to encourage more sustainable approaches to food consumption involving community research into shopping habits, publishing a booklet about local opportunities for buying sustainable food, and lobbying supermarkets to decrease packaging and increase the stock of local produce. In another school, young people organised a No/Low Energy day in the school to explore what might be possible in reducing energy consumption.
"With their dynamism, energy and new ideas children demonstrate considerable potential as agents of change," says Dr Percy-Smith. "But as a society we neither encourage nor harness that energy and creativity. We have too little respect for the abilities of children and too many people feel that children either can't or shouldn't take a lead on change. Many children are very keen to use their learning to educate others about sustainability. We have to create opportunities where children and young people can contribute to development within their community. "
At present, the Government's Sustainable Schools Strategy (2006) sets out an agenda which, among other goals, aims to mainstream Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into the school curriculum by 2020. If those Government goals are to be achieved and if learning is to spill over into successful lifestyle change in homes and communities, several significant changes must occur, Dr Percy-Smith suggests.
First, children need both the right conditions and appropriate support to take on a more significant role as agents of change. These include adopting different approaches to learning in schools - approaches which focus on 'doing' rather than just 'knowing' and which activate children's creativity, critical thinking, problem solving skills and develop competences for action. "Much of this can involve learning outside of the classroom, but schools need the space, time, training and resources in order to provide these different learning approaches," Dr Percy-Smith insists.
Second, Education for Sustainable Development needs to be made a priority for schools. This means adopting 'whole school approaches' whereby all school staff are involved in the sustainable development agenda, ESD is integrated across the curriculum, children can plan their own learning activities and sustainable practices are adopted in all aspects of the school. Researchers further envisage a new extended role for schools that goes beyond simply educating children so they function as 'sustainable community learning centres' for adults as well as children and as catalysts in terms of leading, initiating and supporting sustainable community activities beyond the class room.
Finally, researchers call for initiatives that will challenge current negative views expressed by the media and held by some sections of society about Britain's young people. "Too often school children are seen as a problem, if not something to be feared," Dr Percy-Smith points out. "Too few people respect our children and understand the potential of young people who, given the right structures and support, can play a significant role in making our communities more sustainable."
The ESRC will return to the issue of young people attitudes to climate change as apart of the longitudinal study, Understanding Society. For the first time thousands of young people will be surveyed about their attitudes offering a new insight into this group.
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I WAS converted when fifteen years old. It was on a Sunday evening at a quarterly meeting. The minister preached from the text: "And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts and the elders, and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand which were redeemed from the earth." Rev. xiv. 3.
As the minister dwelt with great force and power on the first clause of the text, I beheld my lost condition as I never had done before. Something within me kept saying, "Such a sinner as you are can never sing that new song." No tongue can tell the agony I suffered. I fell to the floor, unconscious, and was carried home. Several remained with me all night, singing and praying. I did not recognize any one, but seemed to be walking in the dark, followed by some one who kept saying, "Such a sinner as you are can never sing that new song." Every converted man and woman
I hastened to take down the Bible, that I might read of the new song, and the first words that caught my eye were: "But now, thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, fear not, for I have redeemed thee; I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passes through the waters, I will be with thee, and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah xliii. 1, 2.
My soul cried, "Glory! glory!" and I was filled with rapture too deep for words. Was I not indeed a brand plucked from the burning? I went from house to house, telling my young friends what a dear Saviour I had found, and that he had taught me the new song. Oh! how memory goes back to those childish days of innocence and joy.
Some of my friends laughed at me, and said: "We have seen you serious before, but it didn't last long." I said: "Yes, I have been serious before, but I could never sing the new song until now."
One week from the time of my conversion, Satan tempted me dreadfully, telling me I was deceived; people didn't get religion in that way, but went to the altar, and where prayed for by the minister. This seemed so very reasonable that I began to doubt if I had religion. But, in the first hour of this doubting, God sent our minister in to talk with me. I told him how I was feeling, and that I feared I was not converted. He replied: "My child, it is not the altar nor the minister that saves souls, but faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who died for all men." Taking down the Bible, he read: "By grace are ye saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God." He asked me then if I believed my


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Canada's oldest Chinese print shop closes at 6 p.m. Friday, after 106 years in business.
Owner Hilda Lam and her family have spent the last year selling off a century's worth of equipment and ephemera at Ho Sun Hing Printers, which operates out of an art deco building at 259 East Georgia in Vancouver.
Many of the presses the company owned were antiques, and attracted interest from boutique printers across North America.
"All the machines are gone, except for that Linotype over there that's broken down," Lam said. A buyer was expected this week to take it away.
Art collector Bob Rennie picked up four sets of Chinese lead type, which have 8,000 characters for each font. A buyer in Victoria bought a framed photo of the late Chinese Nationalist party leader Chiang Kai-shek that used to hang upstairs.
But there is plenty of stuff still for sale, from printer's stamps to uncut sheets of lead and ancient oak desks.
The business is closing because there isn't enough of a market for the high-end printing the company specialized in. At 81, Lam also wants to retire. So she put the building on the market last year, and it sold for $1.65 million.
The company was started by Lam Lat Tong, who left his job as a railway cook to start the Ho Sun Hing Rubber Stamp shop in Vancouver in 1908.
At the time, Chinatown was only a few blocks along Pender and Westminster (now Main), and most of its residents were bachelors who lived in rooms above Chinatown's businesses.
Chinese immigrants after 1885 had to pay a head tax to immigrate to Canada, which meant both Lam Lat Tong and his son Fong Lam paid it. (In China, the family name comes first, in Canada it was flipped around.)
The company's first location was at 205 East Pender. In 1920 the company moved to 438 Main, and two years after that relocated to 258½ East Pender, where it operated until the company moved to its present location in 1963.
The company rented its previous locations before paying $20,000 to purchase 259 East Georgia. The building has almost 6,000 sq. feet of space over two floors, including living quarters upstairs which once housed family members.
"This is the whole immigrant experience," said family friend Lilly Tan, showing off the upstairs to visitors. "From rags to riches. You started with a small print shop where the whole family would pitch in, and from there they built it up."
The company became a Chinatown staple in the Fong Lam era, doing printing for Chinese restaurants all across Canada, in both English and Chinese. Hilda cobbled together the company's old sample of lead type for a Sun photographer — a price list for a Chinese laundry.
Asked how long she worked at the print shop, she laughed and said: "I'm 81 now. I started here when I was 18. You figure it out."
Hilda grew up on the edge of Chinatown in a couple of small houses that were razed in the 1960s for the MacLean Park social housing development. She was in the same class at Strathcona School as Angelo Tosi, who operates the legendary Tosi's grocery store
around the corner at 624 Main.
She and her late husband Fong had five sons and three daughters, and they all paid their dues at the print shop. Her son Brandon, 53, jokes that he has worked there "since I was born."
Hilda isn't sure what the future holds for the building, which was probably built in stages in 1909 and 1937.
"Some Asian guy bought it. That's all I know," Lam said.
Brandon thinks with a bit of renovation, it would make a great restaurant or bar.
"It seems to be the going trend around here," he said.
"There are a lot of those 'public houses' and 'social bars.' I think it would make a great restaurant — it has a nice high ceiling. There's a lot of history in this building."


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Some healthcare providers specialize in treating patients who are obese or overweight. These healthcare providers are called bariatric healthcare providers or bariatricians. Some of these healthcare providers may also be bariatric surgeons. Bariatric surgeons are trained to do surgery that aids in weight loss.
Obesity is when body fat is above a certain level. Body mass index (BMI) is a common way to measure obesity. BMI is a measurement that uses a person's height and weight to determine a weight category. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 means overweight. A BMI higher than 30 means obese. Your healthcare provider can calculate your BMI for you. You can also ask your healthcare provider to teach you how to calculate BMI yourself.
Obesity can cause health problems such as diabetes and sleep apnea. Losing weight can lower the risk of having these health problems. A general healthcare provider can offer treatment for weight loss. Bariatric healthcare providers have more training in how to treat obesity. They have often had special training after medical school. Many of them take extra exams to earn board certification in bariatrics. Some of them also have training to do weight loss surgery.
A bariatric healthcare provider uses a broad treatment plan. He or she will tailor your plan to meet your needs. Your plan will include aspects such as nutrition, exercise, behavior changes, and medicines. He or she may advise weight loss surgery. A bariatric treatment plan is done to treat obesity, and also the health conditions linked to obesity.
Obesity has become a common, serious, and costly problem in the U.S. Approximately one third of adults in the U.S are obese. Because of this, the role of bariatric healthcare providers has become more active in recent years.
If you are obese, it's important that you get the right treatment. Obesity can lead to a number of serious health conditions, including:
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You might begin your treatment with your primary healthcare provider. If you need additional help, you may want to see a bariatric healthcare provider. He or she may have new ideas or approaches for weight loss that can help you. Some bariatric healthcare providers give general medical care in addition to treating obesity. In this case, you may choose to make your bariatric healthcare provider your primary healthcare provider.
During your initial visit, your bariatric healthcare provider may:
Take a medical history. This includes your history of nutrition, exercise, and weight loss.
Do a physical exam, including BMI, waist circumference, and blood pressure
Look at your health problems related to obesity
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Look at how ready you are to start an exercise program
Find out if you need tests
Help you make realistic weight loss goals
Give you a nutrition plan
Tell you to keep a food diary
Find out if you need a weight-loss medicine
Your bariatric healthcare provider should also give you information about:
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Your healthcare provider will create a treatment plan for you based on your medical needs and preferences.
At each follow-up visit, your healthcare provider will check your progress. He or she will make changes to your treatment as needed. If you aren't losing enough weight, your healthcare provider will suggest that you make other changes. As you lose weight and your health gets better, your healthcare provider might change some of your medicines.
Your bariatric healthcare provider will also talk with you about your changing needs. For example, if you try other treatments and your weight loss stops, your healthcare provider might talk with you about weight-loss surgery.
Your bariatric healthcare provider may order a variety of tests to check factors related to your obesity, such as:
Tests for diabetes, such as fasting blood glucose
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Exercise testing to see how well your heart works during exercise
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Depending on your medical needs, your healthcare provider might give you other tests.
Talk with your primary healthcare provider. He or she may be able to refer you to a bariatric healthcare provider. The Obesity Medicine Association, formerly known as American Society of Bariatric Physicians, has an online listing of healthcare providers. Visit www.asbp.org to search for a healthcare provider in your area.
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If you're a longtime Ars reader, you may recall the salad days of our liveblogs. Many sites, including Ars, were longtime users of external services like CoverItLive or ScribbleLive to embed a continuously updating liveblog widget inside a post. Sometimes they worked; other times, the services went down due to massive traffic (first iPad announcement, anyone?). This would knock out multiple tech sites' streams at once. Sometimes we'd get such a flood of readers, our site would go down in favor of displaying the triumphant moonshark above. We were left to dejectedly take to Twitter to continue up-to-the-minute updates for readers. The situation was far from ideal, but we made things work any way we could.
When Ars moved publishing platforms from Movable Type to WordPress in May 2012, Tech Director Jason Marlin and Lead Developer Lee Aylward realized they would have a lot more flexibility to create a liveblogging tool of their own. This began as an experimental side project, but it grew to become a kind of crowning achievement of the tech team (if I/we do say so ourselves). It's a bastion of stability that leaves behind the flaky history of will-they-won't-they third-party solutions.
If you've ever seen Ars staffers like Jacqui "Fingers of Fire" Cheng lay down a liveblog in the last few months, you know how it works. From the Ars front page, readers click on a post, which has a "view liveblog" button at the bottom. If you click that, you're taken to a page with a left-aligned column of updates from the reporters on the ground, including pictures, arranged with the most recent update at the top. Important updates pin off to the right.
The liveblog tool is a WordPress plugin that Marlin and Aylward wrote from scratch and it allows multiple authors to enter updates simultaneously inside a WordPress post. The reporters who are attending the liveblogged event are naturally there, as well as at least one offsite staff member who is stationed to select and position photos (more on that in a bit).
So when a liveblog is going on, a few staffers are camped inside the liveblog post at once. The liveblog interface that reporters see looks like this:
Once that file has been fetched, the browser starts checking a second file called "status.json" to see whether the liveblog is live (a "start/stop updating" button inside WordPress allows authors to control this). If the event is live, the browser starts checking a third file named "recent.json" every three seconds. The file holds the 50 most recent updates sent to the liveblog from WordPress. Any unseen updates are then rendered in the reader's liveblog feed. The code for pulling updates to a browser if the event is live looks like this:
function fetch_all() { $.ajax({ url: "events.json?"+(new Date()).getTime(), dataType: "json", success: update_posts, error: function(req) { timer = setTimeout(fetch_all, interval); } }); }
Aylward states that "lots of JavaScript" is layered into the tool to add timestamps, animations, hyperlinks, and inline images. The code that turns URLs into hyperlinks looks like this:
function linkify(elem) { var children = elem.childNodes; var length = children.length; var url_re = /(https?:\/\/[^\s<]*)/ig; for (var i=0; i < length; i++) { var node = children[i]; if (node.nodeName == "A") { continue; } else if (node.nodeName != "#text") { linkify(node); } else if (node.nodeValue.match(url_re)) { var span = document.createElement("SPAN"); var escaped = $('').text(node.nodeValue).html(); span.innerHTML = escaped.replace( url_re, '$1'); node.parentNode.replaceChild(span, node); } } }
URLs are fairly simple to transform, but the way images get to a place where the JavaScript code can pull them in is another story.
While the text updates are as simple as shooting from the hip inside WordPress for a reporter, the one responsible for taking pictures has a slightly more complicated setup. This Arsian has a Canon camera (most of the staff have T3is, but there's also a 7D that gets passed around) tethered to their computer via USB, with a tethering program open.
There are a couple of tethering software options: Canon provides a utility on the CD included in the camera's box called, appropriately, Canon EOS Utility. But programs like Lightroom also have this functionality. A second utility, written internally at Ars called S3 Image Sync, handles the transport of the pictures.
When a camera is tethered to a computer, it auto-imports and saves the image files to a folder. When an image is dropped in, S3 Image Sync grabs the picture, resizes it to a 640-pixel width and adds a watermark to one corner, then syncs that picture to Amazon S3. The WordPress plugin that Aylward and Marlin wrote polls S3 for new images and pulls them into the liveblogging interface. Another remote staffer reviews these images and promotes the best ones into the liveblog, which are then pushed as updates to readers' browsers.
As a result of Marlin's and Aylward's work, Ars has boasted an endlessly stable liveblogging platform for about nine months now. We can't rule out problems on the end of the reporters on the ground, but for the part of our content management system and our readers, we've had scarcely a blip since we swore off third-party solutions. This means readers and staff are rarely graced with the presence of our pet moonshark these days, but we'd say it's a worthy tradeoff.


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Poland could adopt the euro as soon as 2016, the president's adviser said on Saturday, encouraging the government to take bolder action to prepare for possibility of joining the shared currency.
The largest member of the EU's emerging east has so far treated euro entry as a distant prospect. But top officials now fear they could be left out of what they see as Europe's core as the euro zone gets to grips with the three-year debt crisis.
"According to calculations carried out at the President's Chancellery, January 1 2016 is a realistic date for Poland's accession to the euro zone," Roman Kuzniar told radio RM FM.
"We must remember that the later we do it, the harder it will be, because the euro zone will have built itself up. There will be more criteria and more treaties to ratify in order to enter it in five, six or seven years."
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday that while actual adoption would still take years, the opportunity may "float away" if Poland did not take a decision in the coming months.
Part of Warsaw's concern is that the euro zone has begun to make far-reaching decisions to steady itself against the crisis.
Such moves include this week's EU decision to give the European Central Bank new powers to supervise banks.
Poland, the European Union's seventh-largest economy, is the only member to have avoided recession in the wake of the global financial crisis.
But that is in large part thanks to a huge weakening of its currency as the global crisis took off in late 2008, making its exports more competitive in international markets.
Convincing the country to give up that advantage will be no easy task. Polls show less than a third of the public favor abandoning the zloty for the euro, and the government will also have a hard time winning support from the opposition to push through the required constitutional changes.


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R.E.M.'s "Out of Time" 25 Years Later
25 years ago, I was the label manager for Warner Bros. in Tel Aviv. I've written about this a little bit before; it was a gig I fell into because I was in the right place at the right time, spoke English and had been working at the outer edges of the U.S. music business for a couple of years. There was a lot of music I was continually told would not ever be popular in Israel, and R.E.M. was one of those bands.


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Johnson's journey: Parkway chase ends in naked capture
An early Wednesday police chase on the Blue Ridge Parkway ended with a crashed-and-burned sport utility vehicle and a driver who, by the time a canine team caught up with him, had ditched his clothes.
Police say the trouble started around 6:46am on May 2 in Augusta County. A Virginia State trooper allegedly began trying to stop Trevis H. Johnson, 28, of Charlottesville, for speeding and then eluding arrest on Mt. Torrey Road.
Johnson, driving a 2004 Ford Explorer, allegedly continued south to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a winding mountain-top road favored by cyclists and sightseers. Police say Johnson barely made it a quarter mile before the Explorer ran off the road, hit an embankment, and rolled onto its driver's side.
Climbing out of the passenger window around 6:52am, Johnson fled on foot into the woods, according to Virginia State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller, who says the Explorer burst into flames, so pursuing Senior Trooper D.C. Brydge put out the fire with an extinguisher– twice.
"He didn't pursue on foot," explains Geller, "because he had to make sure no one was in the car."
Next up was the Augusta Sheriff's canine team, called in to track Johnson in an area of "pretty rugged terrain," says Geller.
By 10:45am, about two miles away and close to the popular Crabtree Falls hiking area in Nelson County, pursuers captured Johnson, who was completely naked. Asked why Johnson might have shed his clothing, spokesperson Geller was at a loss.
"I don't know," says Geller, declining to offer any theory.
Could clothes-removal throw off police dogs? Sergeant C.J. Aikens with the Virginia State Police says that disrobing does not prevent canines from following the scent of a fleeing person.
The Wintergreen Rescue Squad treated Johnson for minor cuts before he was transported to the Middle River Regional Jail in Staunton, according to a State Police release that lists the charges as one count each of speeding, reckless driving, drug possession, and one felony count for eluding police. A small amount of drugs Johnson allegedly possessed in his vehicle has been sent to a lab for analysis, says Geller.
Johnson was charged with drug possession in 2007 and 2010 in Albemarle. Those charges were dismissed.Read more on: blue ridge parkwaytrevis johnson
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seems like two "johnsons" went on a journey....
Maybe he thought he would get this kind of a reaction...........


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OpenPIV is the community driven initiative to develop free and open-source software for Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) image analysis and post-processing.
OpenPIV is the successor of the popular URAPIV software, but it is faster, more user-friendly and much more flexible.
OpenPIV exists in three languages and various versions: Matlab, Python, C++ with Qt-based GUI, and GPU accelerated version.
OpenPIV is not only the PIV image analysis software. It is a fully integrated solution from an experiment to a publication. We provide an integrated Matlab toolbox for Spatial and Temporal PIV data analysis that provides time and spatial analysis, e.g. velocity profiles, spatial correlations, FFT, contours of vorticity, etc. Moreover, we provide the insightful Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) Toolbox that gives you a deep insight into the most energetic coherent structures and meaningful patterns of the flow.
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Recipe from Christie Williams from Blytheville, Ark.
2 bunches romaine lettuce, 1 bunch of green onions, chopped, 1 small jar sesame seeds, 2 pkgs. Ramen noodles, crushed, 1/2 cup walnuts, 4 T. melted butter, 1 can mandarin oranges, drained, 1 box frozen sliced strawberries, drained.
Brown noodles, sesame seeds and walnuts in 4 T. butter; cool. Toss lettuce and onions together. Add noodle mixture and fruits to lettuce and onion mixture just before serving. Add dressing just before serving.
Dressing: 1 c. sugar, 1/2 c. red wine vinegar, 2 T. soy sauce. Mix well and add to greens just before serving.
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NCIS surged to its second-biggest audience ever Tuesday.
The CBS hit snagged 22.3 million viewers and a 3.8 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, up 9 percent from last week. The audience falls just shy of the 22.8 million mark the show set for a Season 8 episode two years ago. Lead-outs NCIS: Los Angeles (17.5 million, 2.7) and Vegas (11 million, 1.6) were down and even, respectively.
Winter TV Preview: Must-see new showsNBC took second behind CBS, with Go On (4.3 million, 1.7) rebounding from a series low. The New Normal (3.2 million, 1.3) and Parenthood (4.9 million, 1.9) were flat.On ABC, Happy Endings (3 million, 1.3) was down, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2.7 million, 1.1) was steady, while the penultimate episode of Private Practice (4 million, 1.2) grew a tenth.Fox's comedy lineup continued to struggle, as all four shows posted a sub-2.0 rating.8 p.m.
CBS: NCIS 22.3 million viewers (3.8 demo rating)ABC: Modern Family (R) 5.1 million (1.6); Suburgatory (R) 4.8 million (1.0)Fox: Raising Hope 3.7 million (1.6); Ben and Kate 2.3 million (1.1)NBC: Betty White's Off Their Rockers 5.4 million (1.4)CW: Hart of Dixie 1.4 million (0.6) 9 p.m.
CBS: NCIS: Los Angeles 17.5 million (2.7)ABC: Happy Endings 3 million (1.3); Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 2.7 million (1.1)Fox: New Girl 3.6 million (1.9); The Mindy Project 2.8 million (1.5)NBC: Go On 4.3 million (1.7); The New Normal 3.2 million (1.3)CW: Emily Owens, M.D. 1 million (0.3)10 p.m.
CBS: Vegas 11 million (1.6)ABC: Private Practice 4 million (1.2)NBC: Parenthood 4.9 million (1.9)


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More and more clients are looking for life solutions these days. As their financial advisor, you are someone they are inclined to trust for suggestions and referrals. To deepen your relationship with them, consider making creative collaboration with outside experts part of your practice.
As I discussed in last month's column, "When Your Advisory Skills Aren't Enough," there are a variety of ways to begin building networks of support (see sidebar, "Get Organized to Provide Help," Investment Advisor, May 2012) Here are some experts you may not have thought of partnering with, along with my suggestions on how these collaborations can help you increase your value to your clients.
Psychological Needs
Partnering with therapists, coaches and counselors is an excellent way to help clients with psychological needs. Some advisors already invite these practitioners into client meetings to help them deal efficiently with these issues.
Christine Moriarty, president of MoneyPeace in Bristol, Vt., has been collaborating informally with mental health professionals for some time. A CFP who is also a life planner, speaker and author with 20 years of advisory experience, Moriarty thinks the loaded emotional component of money often goes unrecognized. On her website, EnlightenedFinanceforCouples.com, she points out, "We go to therapists for relationships issues. We use wedding planners for the big day. We even go to sex therapists to have better sex. But money? We think we should just know how to do it."
Moriarty also tries to educate financial planners about issues related to money and memory. "What's our responsibility around memory loss of older clients? How do we recognize these limitations and work with them?"
I agree wholeheartedly, and see a huge opportunity for creative collaboration with mental health professionals who specialize in working with clients struggling with dementia. In the D.C. area, one such therapist's recovery from a stroke allows her to help clients deal with mental or physical debility.
Moriarty has a "short list" of therapists to whom she has referred clients, but she cautions against recommending someone you aren't familiar with: "You have to know something about their work and how comfortable they are dealing with money issues." The complicating factor when collaborating with mental health professionals, as I've mentioned before, is that many of them are money avoiders. You may want to conduct face-to-face interviews in order to find therapy professionals who can collaborate effectively with you.
Once you find a therapist or coach, there are many opportunities for creative collaboration. Client appreciation events are one example; as a "money therapist," I've spoken to clients about money personality types, couples and gender differences, stress management in turbulent times and issues related to retirement.
Financial Teammates
Barry Kohler, senior vice president and director of trusts and wealth management at Androscoggin Bank, a community bank headquartered in Lewiston, Me., thinks wealth advisors working solo may be missing the boat. "The reality is that planning for a financially successful individual or family takes a team—typically, at least a legal advisor, a tax advisor and a financial planner," he told me. "The key is to find professionals who are willing to work collaboratively. Unfortunately," says Kohler, "many lawyers (and CPAs) don't like to be part of a team; they need to be the smartest person at the table."
He usually begins by asking whether he may contact a client's lawyer and CPA to coordinate their efforts. With the client's approval, he then invites the other advisors to meet with him individually to "share with you what I'm thinking to see if it meshes with your work."
It must be understood that each team member will respect the others' expertise (no one-upmanship in front of the client), and the mutual goal should be a well-crafted plan that all three experts believe is in the client's best interest. There may still be disagreements presented to the client, but none of the advisors should hear a different view for the first time in the client's presence.
Such a collaborative approach, with one designated leader, provides far more value to the client than a single advisor can.
Christine Moriarty agrees. She often sits down with her high-net-worth clients' CPA and estate planner. "We look at all the pieces. That's the way we come up with the best plan for the client—not just the best tax plan or legal plan or financial plan," she explains.
In such a collaboration, the different knowledge and skills of financial advisors, CPAs and legal advisors make this a powerful triumvirate. It's unlikely that any important details will be overlooked in protecting the client's interest and planning for the future.
Home Building and Renovation
Few developments can stress a couple's otherwise healthy relationship—and financial resources—more than building a house. If you know a few architects who are not just talented but cost-sensitive and collaboratively minded, your clients' sanity and bankbook may benefit.
"First of all, the client needs to have a budget," Salo Levinas, principal of Shinberg & Levinas, an architectural firm in Bethesda, Md., told me emphatically. "That's what a planner can help them come up with."
Once the budget is determined, an experienced architect knows how big the project can be and can develop a schematic design. Levinas explains, "We have a residential contractor tell us whether the numbers are OK or not. Then we can continue developing the drawings. Nobody has any surprises."
But the financial planner's role isn't over. "We can do more realistic architectural planning with people who are savvy in finance," according to Levinas. Meeting with the client, the architect and an estimator, a planner can help explore different payment options. "The first thing I need to know is how much money I am going to spend," Levinas adds. "Maybe the client can't afford two stories […]. Having clarity up front about how much they can afford will avoid a lot of frustration and misunderstanding for everyone involved."
Planning for a Special Needs Child
Generally, parents of a special needs child will have sought specialized help before turning to you. But a client who is suddenly and unexpectedly responsible for such a child may come to you overwhelmed by the challenges of care.
Joe Gorin, Psy.D., a neuropsychologist in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience in working with special needs children, told me it could be useful for an advisor to refer clients to a pediatric neuropsychologist, who can diagnose the child's mental or emotional disability and steer them to appropriate services, or to an educational consultant, who will be able to recommend schools, services and legal support if needed.
Having helped your client get the information they need, you are likely to find they return to you in a calmer frame of mind, with a better grip on the funding needed for the child's support. At some point, you will probably want to collaborate with an attorney experienced in special needs trusts.
Keys to Collaboration
Creative collaborations don't necessarily entail everyone meeting together. In some cases, it makes more sense for you and the experts you're partnering with to work sequentially with a client. What's important is for the collaborating professionals to respect each other's perspectives and expertise, communicate with one another and have a shared vision (or at least visions that do not conflict) about what is in the client's best interest.
Clearly, Christine Moriarty, Barry Kohler, Joe Gorin and Salo Levinas care about making sure their clients' needs and goals are heard and respected. These four professionals underline the importance of finding people to collaborate with whom you like and trust, who do excellent work, and whose integrity and dedication to their clients is beyond question.
When these qualifications are present and no one is invested in being "the smartest person at the table," a collaboration can help your clients feel better understood and more deeply supported during some of the most trying times of their life.


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So as I'm sure everyone is aware, on Dec. 14, 2017, the laws that enforce free and fair data traffic over the internet will be repealed. While many people are spreading doomsday prophecies of providers taking advantage of this development to block certain websites altogether and restructuring the internet to a Cable TV-like format, that's still a very extreme scenario that would only come about in the very worst of possibilities.
However, I'm not posting here to rant about how bad this whole thing is, or to stir up a political debate over it. What I'm curious about at the moment is what this means for indie game developers, specifically those who are planning to launch and maintain MMORPGs in the future.
Of course, while research into this topic has shown me that the likelihood of the aforementioned worst-case scenario is low, at least at this early stage in time, the one thing that is most certain to happen is that ISPs will charge extra fees to any company that wishes to host its content online and send it to consumers. Many predict that these fees could become so high that smaller startup companies would no longer have a chance at even being able to create content, leaving only room for the larger corporations and silencing anyone else.
It goes without saying why this would be a concern for an MMO.
It's already expensive enough to maintain an MMO server as it is. With something like this, I personally have become scared that the FCC may have brought down a sudden death-blow to this and other similar projects that no one could have seen coming. Of course, I don't have all the facts, so maybe I could be missing some key details and the existance of CoT and other indie MMO projects aren't as threatened as it may seem.