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Well, today was the first day of my new personal training program with John at Fitness First. He warned me it would be tough and I would hate him by the end of November, and the new program did not disappoint. It was super tough! I was sweaty and dizzy and felt like I was going to pass out. I had to work out non-stop the whole time, and he barely even gave me a second to have a sip of water. But - that's what I pay a trainer for - to whip me into shape and to force me to do things I would never do on my own. John is tough, but fair, ha.
My program starts with a sprint on the treadmill to get my heart-rate up, after that I do two sets of exercises, but each set is a full body work out. For example, one set involves doing a ton of arm moves (attempting chin ups, doing shoulder presses, chest presses, tricep curls etc.), then leg moves (includes jumping lunges and flying squats, fun fun), then abdominal exercises(these are my faves, but super hard - one move even involves me hanging upside down from a bar, like a possum or some crazy creature, and doing sit ups from an upside down position... then i have a zillion other ab moves, and I follow it all up with a plank that seems to last forever!), and then after all that - I can't forget the back! The signature back move is the "dead lift." Gotta love that name. Rather than pumping iron, I felt like lifting myself off the ground after all those crunches was equivalent to a dead lift :)
Each round takes half an hour, for a total of a one hour full body work out. After one hour of this, I do 20 minutes on the treadmill. I am learning to run!!! I've never been able to run, as I get sharp pains in my sides, I have trouble breathing and feel like I am going to die... but John has taught me I can run, I just don't really like it. Running takes practice and I had to slowly build myself from five minutes to six minutes... to twenty minutes! So yah, today was really hard. But I am proud - I survived! AND, I think I might even try to get someone to take photos or videos of me in the gym so you can all see what I go through.
I am hoping that by the end of this month, I'll be able to see abs. That would be quite the pay off!!!!
As for the business side of things - no new customers today. Can't win them all, haha. But that's OK, I am still basking in the afterglow from my successful weekend.
Remember how I was complaining that my blog didn't show up in Google... well, ever since I went ".com," if one Googles "Fat and Fortune," my blog shows up in the NUMBER ONE spot! YAY! I think this is very exciting. In fact, I am thinking about creating other blogs. My other passion (besides fat and fortune) is politics... I wonder if I would have enough time in the day to write two blogs. That would be tough. Maybe I'll wait till I am making a fortune, then I can spend my free time whining about politicians. It seems they hardly ever please me.
Speaking of making a fortune, a member of my upline is a real estate agent, and I checked out her website outta curiosity... and I found a super amazing apartment in my dream area (Whyte Ave!) - how amazing is this? http://www.findyouahome.ca/view_listing.php?listing=sys&id=E3279608
C'mon shakes. Bring Mama some money :)
All kidding aside, I only have one lesson to report today, business-wise. I entered my e-mail address into all of these websites purporting to offer multi-level marketing (MLM) tips, hoping to get some free advice, and today I did get something useful in an email. I was sent a list of free advertising/classified ad sites. Now, I know everyone has heard of Kijiji and Craigslist, but apparently there are more! At least eight more! For example, there's one called "inetgiant" - it's a free classified service in the US. I just posted a classified there, so I will see how it works! This referral is very helpful, since Visalus is a North American product, and technically, anyone from this great continent can order a shake from me.
Finally, I'll end this blog post with some disturbing news. I think that my obsession with health and wellness and Visalus and the gym has caused others to have nightmares about me! Ha. Well, not quite nightmares, but freaky dreams. My roomie and super-awesome friend Trae had a dream last night that my head was photoshopped onto a male bodybuilder's body, and I was out in the streets, covered in that dark brown tanning stuff that bodybuilders use, trying to sell chocolate protein bars!!! Hahaaaaa. Let's all hope this isn't a snapshot into my future!!!


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'I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul' – Bob Dylan
In the field of Classical Economics whenever mechanisms which bear naturally upon an open market are being discussed there is more or less always a presumption foregoing that 'scarcity' is a vitally essential concept.
The laws of Supply and Demand are largely governed by scarcity and by scarcity value in this field. There are two expressions – i. A Buyer's Market, and; ii. A Seller's Market; which arise out of discussions about scarcity in such a marketplace.
All goods and services, and all the different kinds of goods and services, which a Political Economy is able to supply to its marketplace, will carry levels of scarcity.
For instance it is more or less self-evident to us that Gold Bullion is far more scarce than Bread or Rice in most parts of the world. It is self-evident also that because of this relative scarcity Gold is of a greater value than Bread or Rice generally speaking.
Economists say: Gold has greater scarcity value than that of Bread or Rice.
This reasoning leads us on to looking at supply and demand. It makes sense that a scarce commodity like Gold is in short supply when its supply levels are compared to those of Bread or Rice. And because of this there are generally more buyers looking to buy it than there are there is Gold available for sale. Otherwise the high scarcity value of Gold could not be sustained and its price consequently would fall. This Gold market place then is a Seller's Market simply because it is the Sellers who are able to call the shots on Gold transactions being made.
(Please bear in mind that this is theory economics I am talking about, and that in practice there and many, many variables and factors which are able to intervene and make their effect on this 'pure' marketplace and so on the scarcity value of Gold or of Bread or Rice)
In those parts of the world where Bread and Rice are plentiful, when compared to Gold, then their scarcity value is much lower than that of Gold and so the prices at which they are offered for sale are also much lower than Gold is being offered for. Thus a Buyer's Market is created wherein a surplus Bread and Rice supply means lower prices and the Buyers are thus calling the shots on transaction details. Sellers will settle more readily for what they can make
Now when one applies this reasoning to a typical relationship between a Developer and a Client; perhaps nine times out of every ten Projects, maybe more, the Client assumes (for some reason?) that the marketplace he is in is a Buyer's Market. And so likewise he assumes that he is able to call the shots; to set the price; to lay out the technical requirement; to nominate the tools; to direct the operations; to manage the Developer and his team or company. In short, the most oppressive of Clients believe that they have bought the complete attention and the complete resource, and the complete management at the Developer's place of business – at the least for the duration of the building and handover of the project to him.
It's about control. It's about risk. It's about fear. It's about a Client psychologically having to manage these bogies in his mind; and these lead him on in his bid for hegemony over his Developer until he is satisfied that his project is AOK and in place working and making him money. The pressures are large for him, and often he is not technical enough to be able to be sure of the Developer and place a technologically reasoned confidence in him. If he were; if he could; he would not have needed to engage a Developer but probably could/would have done the development work himself.
These two things: risk, and fear, urge on his desire for control; all three things together are exacerbated by him, as it were, going into the venture 'blind'; that is; him being without technical knowledge. It's a little like being under the knife of a surgeon and unconscious; you have to weigh up the quality of the surgeon beforehand and you will know nothing about surgery. You are left with hope, trust and a prayer as you lose consciousness counting backwards.
You might look up on the net beforehand your ailment and run through a lot of time and pages reading about similar conditions and the surgery that is recommended for them. Like a hypochondriac you might delve quite deeply trying to match your apprehensions with an adequate garner of reassurance to be had, one hopes, from one's reading. Like hypochondriacs, when the operation is serious, maybe life and death, you are likely to get drawn in and begin to grow neuroses and anxieties which do not help you at all to manage and are counterproductive. You don't want a surgeon who is anxious and neurotic do you? Your reading has the opposite effects you want it to have on you.
'A little learning is a dangerous thing;
Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.'
Likewise your Client, by him assuming control over his Developer, he is likely to do more harm than good to himself. Like when having a risky operation, one having zero knowledge of surgery is a far better resource for peace of mind than going delving and frantically gleaning off the web a host of half-digested partial-truths about it at the last minute. The Client who is like this is usually the one who 'cannot let go'; of his worries, of his apprehensions; and his fears; his urge in response is to call the shots and lay down the law; and generally to harass his Developer and ultimately make his and his own life truly miserable.
This type of Client is strictly-speaking assuming control. He is like a chimpanzee let loose in the Space Shuttle coming in to land. He has no real idea what is required technically; whether it is feasible; or possible, or impossible or impracticable or easily added or doable or not. His efforts show in a fit visual image:
'Like a madman shakes a dead geranium'
Clients like these are those most liable to run through Developers one by one like diarrhea. They appear never to learn the basic lessons of their business and of their business transactions. We have all gone up to our wives and husbands who have been struggling so irritatingly to us with a screwdriver and a faulty appliance and at last we have let rip with; 'Give it here! Let me do that!' And soon thereafter with a humble, perhaps grovelling apology admitting defeat similarly to one's spouse.
In this then we can all feel sympathy for the nervous edgy guy who just cannot help but want to control his baby, his project, who cannot help himself, who cannot control even his own desperate urges to dominate; there is so much at stake for him – he envisages.
But is it not all ego? Is it not all the blind inherent assurance in the self that everything will be alright if only I can take over and control and manage the tasks and the issues at stake. Not many, not even among the worst of egoists, will be likely to feel or believe that they can do better than that surgeon they are entrusting, are having to entrust, their body and innards to for a few hours. And that will be that. No argument. Besides, they will be unconscious and could not do it if they even thought they might be able to!
But the Developer is fair game – thus the presumption of there being a Buyer's Market is ever the case with many Clients, anxious about their development project, its negotiation and delivery. Such a Client will nearly always do his best to 'lean on' and so 'steer' his Developers as much as he is able to usurp.
To finish up; consider this: What do you look for when choosing a good surgeon? Short answer: Character. Longer answer: clean tidy shoes and apparel, suitable to a man or woman of eminence and distinction in his/her profession. He or she exudes a confidence which is not idle, proprietary or overweening; and seems to be fluent on her/his specialist knowledge; observant, patient, engaged personally and considerate; a good bedside manner; polite and with a lively mind: someone who has the look and feel of a person to whom you could just about trust your health.
Bottom line: isn't it pretty much the same when choosing a Developer? A less desperately critical issue than choosing a surgeon maybe, but even so, doesn't this very lesser level of concern in fact mean that one should be more at ease and not jack oneself to be over pressured – after all, few Developers have messed up so badly that they have put their Client in a wheelchair or dug them an early grave.


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Harvey Weinstein's impropriety towards women has been one of the biggest elephants in the film industry room for decades.
For established players in Hollywood to suggest they were unaware of professional misconduct by the industry titan is hardly plausible. But a culture of fear and complacency has meant that few have previously spoken out.
As in many sectors, speaking out against industry totems is a path fraught with danger. At the sharp end of the entertainment industry, those who do so run the risk of their careers stalling or of being expelled from the inner circles of influence. For many in the film business, especially in Hollywood, that is a fate worse than tacit complicity.
Meanwhile, while some journalists investigating Weinstein were allegedly threatened with legal action, other media brands passed up opportunities to speak out.
The thread keeping Weinstein safe has threatened to unravel at various times and now has finally done so. It has taken a handful of brave women whose names command public attention and some tenacious and well-resourced publications – to put their heads above the parapet and detail what has long been swept under the carpet.
The most pressing concern today should be an ongoing fact-finding mission around what happened to whom. We have heard some of the revelations. More will surely emerge (neither is Weinstein the only bigwig alleged to be a serial sleaze).
Those who have been wronged should be encouraged to come forward. The industry should appropriately recognise and acknowledge allegations, while those closest to the misconduct should engage in some seriously deep soul-searching, at least. There may be further criminal action to come.
Systemic problem
Soul-searching is far from enough, however. Gatekeepers and influencers must stand up, speak out and most vitally, act. The two most immediately important questions now are not what is next for Weinstein-less TWC, but what is next for the victims of any substantiated crimes and for future generations of women who want to get ahead in the industry through skill and determination alone. To echo the words of Marty Baron in Catholic Church expose Spotlight, it's the 'system' which needs to be exposed alongside individual perpetrators of wrongdoing.
Harvey Weinstein's behaviour didn't take place in a vacuum. From Jimmy Saville to Roger Ailes, Bill Cosby to Bill O'Reilly (and of course Donald Trump, who straddles multiple spheres), in the last couple of years alone the entertainment industry has heard a litany of stories of criminal or improper workplace conduct towards women. What has it done to significantly ensure that women entering its ranks will not have to put up with that type of behaviour going forward?
Little, from what I can make out. Is the film industry, for one, capable of meeting that challenge?
Several national film bodies have been making positive moves towards improving diversity in industry ranks, but the wider industry continues to suffer from a deregulation problem. The apparatus for checks and balances in TV is slightly more developed than in film due to the public facing nature of large broadcasters. In Hollywood, studio insiders and agents largely make the rules while the independent business consists of a series of small, private companies who thrive on autonomy. There are few internal checks and balances on big or small players and that's how they have liked it.
Screen wrote about the damaging effects of workplace deregulation last month. At Christmas, we touched on harmful hypocrisy, especially the free pass given to certain Hollywood stars involved in serious wrongdoing.
Can the industry regulate itself?
The soul-searching needs to go deeper. The infrastructure through which victims can seek help clearly isn't in place. Would national industries benefit from independent watchdogs overseeing them? Can unions play a greater role in ensuring better standards? Does the industry need an ethics charter for appropriate workplace conduct? In a bid to curb unethical conduct, two French fashion conglomerates last month created and signed up to a charter banning the use of size zero and underage models, for example.
The film industry doesn't necessarily need to take lessons from other sectors, which certainly have their own problems. But it needs to learn from its mistakes and reform. If it can't do that, then it needs to reach out to those sectors who have experience of implementing better work place practices. That drive needs to come from gatekeepers and influencers.
So far, high-profile examples of male executive and celebrity abuses of power have largely focused on the US, which is by far the largest entertainment industry community. The issues of gender inequality spread across the global industry, however, and are myriad: the gender pay gap, the lack of women in senior roles, the objectification of women, the lack of female speaking parts, the lack of adequate support for women re-entering the industry after maternity leave, etc.
No country is immune. Even in Sweden, a country that has been praised for highlighting gender inequality in the workplace, one of the territory's biggest film companies last year had to sack its CEO due to an alleged "laddish culture" which had prompted a higher than average turnover of female staff.
Conversely, how many women executives or stars have been fired for inappropriate behaviour towards men?
I remember walking down the Croisette on the first day of Cannes this year and being dismayed to see a huge half-naked Michelle Rodriguez on a massive billboard advertising an upcoming action movie. The actress's cleavage was the most prominent feature of the poster. How much progress are we making, I thought?
If Tom Cruise or Daniel Craig were advertising the next Mission Impossible or James Bond film, would their crotches be the most prominent aspect of the marketing campaigns? Society has a problem with how it views women. So does the film industry.
The film industry is of course full of decent and principled people. But many – from moguls to assistants, actors to the trade journalists who cover the business - need to do a better job of calling out impropriety. The industry as a whole needs to embrace a more enlightened working culture and those who can need to put in place adequate practical apparatus for making that feasible.
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Pursuant to paragraph 4a of the approved Standard Operating Procedure No. 2009-001, as quoted "Identification cards issued to active and retired uniformed and non-uniformed personnel are government properties" and paragraph 8d stating that the "Chief, RPHRDDs and Personnel/Administrative Officers shall take appropriate actions for the prompt recovery of ID cards issued to personnel whose appointments are cancelled and those who are dismissed, dropped from rolls, terminated or on AWOL status and surrender the same to the Chiefs of Police or Heads of Offices concerned."
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An auction of vintage watches is scheduled for Jan.18 in the ballroom of the Monaco Yacth Club, an even that ordinarily would not be considered unusual. But this particular sale is set to make a small mark on horological history as the first dedicated to watches made for women, according to its organizers, the french auction house Artcurial.
The 92-lot catalog is to feature watches from 1900 to the present day with prices estimated from 1,000 euros to 80,000 euros ($1,200 to $95,830).
It is expected to realize a total of about €500,000 in sales. The vintage watch scene is traditionally a male domain, with most sale catalogs containing only a few offerings for women.
For example, only two women's watches were among the 157 timepieces auctioned in November by Phillips at its Geneva Watch Auction Six — although there were about a dozen gem-set models that could be considered unisex. And in July 2016, Artcurial's own Fine Watches sale had fewer than 40 women's styles among the 271 lots.
As a result, the sight of female bidders also is relatively rare. But the tables will be turned this month at the Le Temps est Féminin sale which, according to Geoffroy Ader, the former head of Sotheby's European watch department and now a consultant to Artcurial, will attract women eager for classic timepieces from top marques such as Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe.
"I have worked in the auction business for a long time," Mr. Ader said, "and people have been discussing the idea of holding a thematic sale dedicated to women's watches for years without actually making it happen.
"We have decided to finally do it because more and more brands are putting forward mechanical watches for women and, although I don't believe women collect watches with the same degree of fervor that men do, they are becoming increasingly interested in good quality, mechanical pieces and are nowadays more likely to want to buy them for themselves."
Among this sale highlights are 16 piaget models from 1960s and 70s, including two oval cocktail watches with jade dails and diamond and emerald set bezels that are similar to one worn by Jacqueline kennedy in the late 60s. The white gold one is estimated to sell at $4,000 to $6,000 and the yelow gold version at $2,000 to $3,000
The sale also has four examples of Piaget's signature bangle watches from the period, each valued at €6,000 to €15,000. "Most Swiss watch manufacturers were struggling during that era, but Piaget was selling like crazy because of its combination of high quality and innovative design," Mr. Ader said. "These are now regarded as classic models that are both collectible and very wearable today."
Other notable pieces include a 1962 custom diamond- and sapphire-set Patek Philippe pendant watch (€30,000 to €50,000) and a rare 1930 Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco brooch watch (€6,000 to €10,000). More modern offerings include timepieces from Chanel, Bulgari, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Rolex. The most valuable piece, estimated to sell at €60,000 to €80,000, is an example of the highly technical le Pont des Amoureux design by Van Cleef and Arpels, which has the figures of a man and woman on a bridge.
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The beaverpond marstonia, a tiny snail the size of a pencil eraser, was discovered in 1977 in a creek in South Georgia. It's been 17 years since it was last seen. Based on the best available information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing today that the beaverpond marstonia is presumed to be extinct. As a result, the agency will not list the species as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The beaverpond marstonia's known habitat is limited to portions of four small creeks in Crisp, Worth and Dougherty counties east of Lake Blackshear in south Georgia. Four surveys by scientists were unable to find any of the snails, and many of the creek habitat areas they may once have occupied were dry.
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Last night I spent some time working on some much-needed updates in the ol' shop. Apparently with moving and whatnot, I forgot to ever post individual listings for sets of red, yellow, or blue buttons. Kind of ironic that I never got around to listing the primary colors. Ha.
Anyway, I am now pleased to inform you that individual listings of red, yellow, and blue are now available! Yippie!
And perhaps just as exciting (I know, you're all on so stoked about this, right?), I also got around to another important shop update. There are now at least two listings of everything! Hooray! So now if you want to go hog wild and order two sets of the exact same buttons, you can!
Of course, if you ever want to order a bajillion, you can always send me an e-mail or etsy convo and I'll hook you up with a custom order. I'm still cool like that. But hopefully the multiple listings will help everything run a little more smoothly.
And, finally, because I'm feeling excited about these somewhat meaningless updates (that took me well over an hour last night) it's FREE SHIPPING for all!
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Sometimes I have great concepts, but they don't always pan-out like I dream. Thus is life. Or in some instances my impatience (to research or in actually measuring and not just tossing things in a bowl) gets in the way. Here both were the cause of this dessert. But in all honesty, this mistake was meant to be because they turned out better than the original. Don't stress when something doesn't turn out how you want it to. Dig deep, get creative, and turn it into something better!
Whoops Strawberry Crumble
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries (plus another 1/2 cup)
- Chocolate Ganache (1/4 cup raw honey, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup coconut oil)
To Make: Make cookies by adding flour, baking soda, and sea salt. In another bowl add coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Combine the two bowls. Fold in strawberries. Form into cookies, placing on a cookie sheet. Bake at 325. This is where the whoops comes in! These became a droopy (yet chewy) mess. I improvised by dicing up some more strawberries into a bowl. Crumble the sloppy cookies over the top. Whip up some chocolate sauce in the processor with honey, cocoa and coconut oil. The whipped cream was coconut milk which has been refrigerated with the top removed. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of maple. Whip for 5 minutes or so until you get peaks. Dollop this on top and drizzle chocolate over the top. What do you know you now have turned a mistake into something, not only edible, but better than the original intent.


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How will driverless cars affect liability and insurance?
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As Google forges ahead with its autonomous driving technology, the full impact of how this it will affect other industries remains to be seen.
Insurance is one of those industries that will undoubtedly be impacted by autonomous vehicles once they land on the consumer market. As progression to driverless cars evolves into reality, it is clear there will be some domino effects of this technology.
At this point it is not "if"
driverless cars
hit the market, but likely more a matter of "when". In the U.S., states, such as Nevada, have already approved these cars for use on roadways, it is likely other states and countries won't be far behind in passing similar laws.
In the meantime, government and affected industries need to iron out some details to prepare for the coming of autonomous driving being widely used in lieu of traditional driving. There are several issues to weed through, but insurance is bound to be one of the largest industries affected.
Back in April,
Popular Science
had noted "two big leaps" needed to be made by society in order to "enable truly self-driving cars"; these being technology and insurance, and tech has just about reached fruition.
Many believe that driverless cars will ultimately result in fewer accidents, thus logic stands to say this will decrease insurance claims for accidents. Recently,
reported a Bellevue, Washington insurance company called Google's driverless cars "shockingly safe and efficient".
However, when claims do need to be filed, how will this work?
Popular Science noted that society will have to essentially transition from the current driver liability to a manufacturer one. As the driver won't be the one responsible for the car's movements, this responsibility shifts to the builder of the car.
"It's accepted in our world that there will be a shift," says Bryant Walker Smith, a legal fellow at Stanford University's law school and engineering school who studies autonomous-vehicle law, reported Popular Science. "If there's not a driver, there can't be driver negligence. The result is a greater share of liability moving to manufacturers."
While the U.S. is beginning to embrace this technology, eventually it will reach other countries, and they too will have to weave through the tangled web of insurance and how autonomous vehicles will have an impact.
In this week's news,
reported, "While it may be some time before the technology reaches South Africa, it is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the insurance industry, if it does become commercialised."
"The extent of motor vehicle accidents remains a serious problem in South Africa and is most often the result of human error," said Warwick Scott-Rodger, marketing manager at MUA Insurance Acceptances . "Consequently, a driverless system could help to eradicate careless and negligent driving behaviour, thereby reducing the number of accidents. If this is the case, and fewer accidents occur, then the cars could also be built lighter, allowing for less fuel consumption."
Scott-Rodger also noted that if this technology is safer, then theoretically the cost of insurance premiums should come down, and create a more competitive environment for insurance companies.
Others are also agreement with this sentiment.
reported (via
) that insurance premiums could be reduced by 80 percent by the year 2022.
Google has reportedly been in discussions with major insurance companies in regards to the impact its driverless technology will have on society.
"They see the opportunities for this technology being really positive,"
Anthony Levandowski, product manager for Google's self-driving car project, in a keynote address at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit earlier this year. "From their point of view, this technology is not going to be released until it's safe."
Whether or not driverless cars succeed in the consumer market will depend upon a lot more than whether or not people embrace the technology, Google has to also navigate regulatory and insurance issues. Although, if either entity gets "skittish" over self-driving cars, all bets regarding the success of these vehicles could be off.
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Insurance is the costliest car-related expense for drivers after the vehicle itself (recently surpassing gas), so it's no surprise that consumers seek discounts to reduce their car insurance rates. Car insurance companies spend exorbitant amounts of money each year on advertising, and they're certainly not shy about promoting discounts that supposedly make them more affordable than their competitors. No accidents? Discount! Defensive driving course? Discount! Good student? Discount!
But do these discounts actually reduce what consumers end up paying? Or are they just fluff to make you feel better about shelling out for your premium? Does the degree of the discount really offer relief to your wallet, or could you end up actually paying more by chasing discounts with one company than you would with a company that offers fewer discounts but a lower rate on your premium?
You may also wonder how insurance companies determine your rates. It's important to note that while factors such as age, marital status, education level and employment have an affect on your rate, they are considered rating factors and not discounts since they directly impact your rates as determined by insurance companies' unique pricing algorithms.
Here, we'll discuss some common car insurance discounts, how difficult they are to qualify for and if they really make a dent in what you pay.
1. Anti-Theft Discount
If your vehicle has some type of alarm (in most cases it can be a factory alarm or aftermarket product that you may have added), most car insurance companies will offer a discount on your auto policy. This particular discount can be easy to verify because most new vehicles with a factory alarm can be identified using your vehicle identification number (VIN). This discount is normally fairly small, just a few percentage points off of your premium.
2. Defensive Driving Discount
This is one of the most misunderstood discounts offered by auto insurance companies. Unfortunately, drivers are often told with a degree of certainty that they will get a discount after completing a defensive driving course. But this just isn't true in a lot of cases. Yes, there are some insurance companies that will offer any driver a discount for completing a defensive driver course, but most companies have stipulations on how you may qualify. Chances are high that you can only apply the discount if you are 55 or older, have a clear driving record, didn't take the course as a court-ordered requirement or live in a certain state.
Because you must pay for the course before completing it, you should always call your insurance company to check if they offer a discount for completing the course, what the stipulations may be and what percentage of a discount you'll receive. Even if you do qualify for the discount, the cost of the course compared to the amount of the discount may tell you it's not worth the time — or hassle.
3. Good Student Discount
Young drivers are some of the most expensive to insure due to their lack of experience behind the wheel, and whether parents add their teen to their policy or a young driver secures his own coverage, the rates will be high. Insurance companies often offer discounts for good students, helping to offset the high costs of insuring a young driver who's still in school. Commonly, a student (whether in high school, undergraduate or occasionally graduate programs) has to maintain a 3.0 GPA or better to qualify — and proof is generally required in the form of a report card, transcript or Dean's letter.
Still, as is the case with insurance pricing, the good student discount varies by company, state and other circumstances. Certain insurance companies will only offer the discount if the student is listed on a parent's policy; others will offer it only if the student is covered on his or her own separate policy; others don't offer a student discount at all. Your best bet is to contact your insurance provider and ask about the discount, as it is normally a significant percentage.
4. Homeowner Discount
A homeowner discount is quite literal, though the discount will vary based on the type of residence, be it a single-family home, condominium or a mobile/manufactured home. Simply let your insurance company know you own your residence (and what type of dwelling it is), and they'll let you know how the discount will affect your rate — it's normally fairly hefty. You'll also have to submit proof that you own your home, such as a home insurance policy, tax statements or a deed.
The homeowner discount is completely separate from the bundle discount that many insurance companies now offer for insuring your home and car through the same company, which is another great way to lower your rates. The bundle also benefits renters who purchase renter's insurance through the same company.
5. Multi-Vehicle Discount
Another simple-but-helpful discount may apply for multiple vehicles covered on the same policy. With auto insurance, there is a base cost of each policy that has nothing to do with your actual coverage. (In addition to rating factors, insurance pricing is affected by the company's own level of financial solvency and overhead costs like paying employees.) If you were to insure two vehicles on two separate policies, then you would be paying two base costs. Combining those two vehicles on one policy allows the insurance company to offer a discount and you avoid paying multiple base costs. It's a win-win scenario. (Note that additional household members will need to be listed.) This discount can be fairly significant and is easy to get — in most cases, it automatically applies when you add a vehicle to a policy.
6. Proof of Prior Insurance Discount (POP)
One of the largest discounts applies for drivers who maintain their prior insurance coverage until starting a new policy. Gaps in insurance coverage are not good for your rates. Insurance is all about risk, and auto insurance companies see a driver with existing coverage as a much lower risk. Therefore, they are willing to offer hefty discounts to entice those drivers to switch companies for lower rates. The POP discount is fairly simple to qualify for in most states and only requires you provide proof that you were insured without any break or lapse in coverage for at least six months prior to starting your new policy. (California is the exception — it does not allow insurance providers to offer this discount.)
Seeing Through the Discount Fog
It's easy to get sidetracked by all the persuasive "money-saving" advertising insurance companies put out there, but being a smart and informed shopper will help you cut through the fog. Do the research so you can answer the following question: How much is this particular coverage from this insurance company going to cost me? If discounts make it the best deal for you, great, but it's also a real possibility that you can find a rate that fits your budget without them. Discounts and low rates aren't always mutually exclusive, even if the TV ads say otherwise.
Remember, it pays to read the terms and conditions carefully on any financial paperwork so you can find the deal that's best for you. It can also help to have a good credit score, since it may qualify you for better rates on auto loans, for example. (You can see where your credit score stands by viewing your free credit score, updated every 14 days, on Credit.com.)
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More than 3 years' experience in IT recruitment has taught me so much. Being a recruiter is not only my occupation but also my lifestyle. Our motto #loveyourwork really describe how I feel about my work. I have worked on roles across applications, infrastructure, security, EPR and BA/PM space within APAC. In Xpand Singapore, I am currently working as a 360 consultant focusing on building infrastructure and security desk.
A little story about myself….. Lived in Germany for a year and travelled to Paris, Austria, Poland and Amsterdam before. Love music, reading, movies and making friends.
What makes you 'now' in technology?
"Cybersecurity, Cloud infrastructure" are some of the most common words used in the IT security and infrastructure field. Connecting with different people within my area of specialization in will keep me updated on latest trends in the market, industry and technology.
What gets you out of bed on a Monday morning?
Believing the fact that every day is an opportunity to make a change! Not only that, my awesome boss and colleagues at work help me with getting out of the bed!
What do you see as the next big game changer within the Digital Media and Technology industry?
There is a reason why I want to start a desk in IT Security and Infrastructure space. Reason being, every organizations are taking IT Security and Infrastructure seriously and they are investing so much in getting talents within this space especially cybersecurity professionals.
You call yourself a specialist. Why?
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What is your greatest achievement? (This could be either work or personal)
Success in building a strong desk for Malaysia market when I first joined Xpand.
Took the challenge to build a desk from scratch in the IT Security and Infrastructure space
Lived in Germany for a year (Lippstadt – North Rhine Westphalia)
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When you were a child, what did you want to be?
What is your favourite quote?
By Steve Jobs - "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do"
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This superbly chilling haunted-house opus stars Richard Crenna as a therapist who, with wife Joanna Pettet, selects a lavish mansion for use as a drug rehab clinic. No sooner have the staff and their assistants set up housekeeping when a nightmarish force emerges from a trap door in the basement, and the house begins preying on the occupants in horrendous ways, from freak electrical bursts to sudden flash fires (leading to some extremely graphic scenes of people being burned alive). Director Gus Trikonis keeps the tension unbearably high and drives the plot on the strength of an excellent cast -- especially Victor Buono in a magnificent but brief role as the Devil himself. Amazingly, some prints of the film deleted his appearance altogether.
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Low-Risk Moles Still a Cause for Concern, Researchers Say
The connection between unusual or abundant moles and melanoma has long been established. For those who have fewer moles or those moles that are characterized as "low risk," however, a new study is shedding light on a much higher potential risk than was once thought.
According to researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, people who have "low-risk" moles tend to present with much more aggressive forms of melanoma if the disease does develop. To arrive at those findings, researchers reviewed 281 melanoma cases. The review show that about two-third of people with fewer than 50 moles, a low-risk trait, had melanomas that were much thicker and developed more quickly than others.
With skin cancer considered among the most common forms of the disease in the United States, researchers say the findings are significant. While people with a large number of moles are often urged to undergo screening, those considered "low risk" may miss out on such screenings or not receive education about melanoma at all.
The need for screening of people with fewer moles does exist, researchers say. This is especially so for fair-skinned people, those with a significant history of sun damage and those with a family history of melanoma. People at "low-risk" risk for melanoma who also happen to suffer from immunosuppression should also undergo screening.
The findings out of Boston dovetail with another recent study that showed people with a higher mole count tended to have better five- and 10-year survival rates than those with a lower count. The bottom line, researchers say, is that everyone should be mindful of the potential for skin cancer. Even those with very few moles should seek out screening and advice from their healthcare providers.
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Every January brings cleaning, organizing and re-decorating. One of the areas that always get a fresh makeover in my home is the mantel. I take down the holiday decor and replace it with simple touches like plants, prints and candles. Usually mantels take center focus in a room. Which makes it a great area to spotlight some of your favorite goodies.
Above we see a pretty palette of white, wood and gold. It's simple yet meaningful touches.
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To make things really simple, add a large piece of art, a few vases or jars and call it good. The simple look is perfect for an extra modern space.
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Like I said before, use your mantel to display things that mean a lot to you. If you have accessories that have been passed down to you, arrange them with more modern accessories. Also, use color to add a pop of personality to your mantel.
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Icahn Proposes $14 Dell Tender Offer, Becomes Second-Largest Shareholder
Carl Icahn has stepped up his campaign to take control of Dell, proposing that the company make a tender offer of 1.1 billion shares at $14 a share.
The offer would be 35 cents per share higher than the $13.65 offered by CEO Michael Dell and the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners.
Icahn also disclosed that he has purchased more than 72 million Dell shares from Southeastern Asset management, the Memphis-based investment fund that is Dell's largest outside shareholder. That purchase makes Icahn Dell's largest shareholder, with 152 million shares, amounting to about 8.7 percent of shares outstanding, and second only to Michael Dell himself.
Dell shares rose slightly to $13.46 a share.
Icahn was reported last week to be close to taking his chips off the table and walking away from the fight. He and Southeastern had previously proposed a plan to recapitalize Dell, leave some of the company trading publicly in a so-called stub, and offering shareholders a special $12-per-share dividend financed by existing cash and new debt.
The special committee of Dell's board has criticized the Icahn plan, saying it suffers from a liquidity gap of about $4 billion.
In his latest letter, Icahn says that funding for the tender offer would be provided from $5.2 billion in debt financing plus $7.5 billion in cash that Dell has on hand, combined with $2.9 billion that would come from the sale of Dell receivables.
This would, he argues, leave $4.9 billion worth of cash to fund Dell's ongoing operations.
He also said: "We are proceeding to obtain commitments for $5.2 billion of senior debt financing to be made available to Dell as a bridge loan to guaranty the tender offer and believe that we are on target to achieve that result. A major investment bank has indicated its willingness to make available $1.6 billion and Carl Icahn and his affiliates would make available $2 billion if necessary to facilitate this commitment."
Update: CNBC just reported that the investment bank behind the $1.6 billion in financing is Jeffries.
The proxy vote is now exactly 30 days away, and it's worth remembering that proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholders Services and Glass Lewis have yet to weigh in on the deal, because, as I argued on Sunday, their opinions will carry a lot of weight with institutional shareholders.
Here's the statement I just received from Southeastern:
"Southeastern Asset Management continues to believe that the Michael Dell / Silver Lake management buyout proposal undervalues the company and its prospects going forward.
"Southeastern and Icahn Associates have been working diligently to provide a better alternative for shareholders. Southeastern has determined that Icahn is in the best position to lead the development of an alternative transaction and to generate a better outcome for shareholders. Southeastern has therefore agreed to sell approximately 72,010,328 shares to Icahn, making Icahn the largest outside shareholder of Dell.
"Southeastern intends to vote its approximately 72,010,328 remaining shares of Dell stock against the $13.65 Michael Dell / Silver Lake management buyout proposal. Furthermore, Southeastern intends to vote its shares at Dell's Annual Meeting in favor of the slate of highly qualified director candidates it and Icahn submitted to the Company. Icahn has Southeastern's full support as it leads the proxy fight in the interest of all shareholders against the undervalued management buyout proposal. Southeastern will continue to participate in the proxy contest with Icahn to defeat the Michael Dell / Silver Lake management buyout proposal."


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Höffner has researched that early heyday of printed material in Germany and reached a surprising conclusion -- unlike neighboring England and France, Germany experienced an unparalleled explosion of knowledge in the 19th century.
German authors during this period wrote ceaselessly. Around 14,000 new publications appeared in a single year in 1843.... The situation in England was very different. "For the period of the Enlightenment and bourgeois emancipation, we see deplorable progress in Great Britain," Höffner states...
Indeed, only 1,000 new works appeared annually in England at that time -- 10 times fewer than in Germany -- and this was not without consequences. Höffner believes it was the chronically weak book market that caused England, the colonial power, to fritter away its head start within the span of a century, while the underdeveloped agrarian state of Germany caught up rapidly, becoming an equally developed industrial nation by 1900.
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Day One: Transfer to our Nile Dahabiya/First night
Breakfast in your hotel in Aswan, check out and transfer to our Kemet Travel Nile Dahabiya 04 days / 03 Nights journey, check in our Nile Dahabiya boat for the next four days, We will sail down the Nile river from Aswan to Esna for the next three nights, start sail to a small island for a walk in the countryside, lunch in board or on the island, continue sailing towards Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and haroeris. Then sail towards Gebel el – Silsila, dinner in board, First night on board
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Breakfast and then a visit to the rock – cut chapels of Horemheb, Seti 1, Ramses and Merenptah to explore the sandstone quarries at Gebel – El – Silsila calls. The sail continues to Edfu where we will visit the temple of Horus, the best – preserved of all the temples in Egypt. The temple admires the vivid reliefs narrating the dramatic struggle for power between Horus and Set. Sail to a small island where the boat will moor for the night. Dinner will be served around a campfire
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The Education Interim Study Committee will have three meetings this year on the following dates and subjects:
• August 30 – Eligibility of an undocumented student brought to the United States as a minor (aka, "Dreamer") to pay the resident tuition rate that is determined by a state educational institution
• September 28 – New teacher induction programs
• October 25 – Federal Every Student Succeeds Act
The Indiana Chamber will be covering these hearings and will report pertinent information to our membership.
Separately, the Graduation Pathways Panel has already completed two of its eight meetings scheduled before November 1, 2017. As background, the panel was developed as a part of House Bill 1003, which created the new statewide assessment platform to replace ISTEP, now called ILEARN. In addition to installing a new test, the law introduces the idea of pathways for graduation, or other opportunities for students to graduate besides passage of an end-of-course assessment. The law suggests that pathways MAY include options like passing the SAT/ACT or ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery); earning an industry certification; earning AP, dual credit or International Baccalaureate credits; or any other pathway as determined by the panel.
The Chamber's Caryl Auslander, vice president of education and workforce, was appointed to the task force to provide a voice for Hoosier employers and to underscore that employers have a direct stake in the skills that Indiana students may graduate with.
The first meeting set goals and standards for the panel, and the discussion centered around these questions: How do we establish graduation pathways rigorous enough to create an educated and talented workforce and how can we best align this with what our business and higher education communities need?
The second meeting, which took place this week, featured students and collaborators as invited guests and attempted to answer the following questions:
• How do we establish graduation pathways that allow every student to find success after high school?
• How do you define "success?"
• What are some gaps/deficiencies students experience in their preparation for college and careers? And how would you address those?
• What do you think meaningful and valuable pathways are? What is the best way high schools can set students up to be successful in higher education or business?
Making recommendations for pathways will be a difficult process, but we are grateful that the employer community can be represented on the panel. We will reiterate to other stakeholders the importance of having rigorous pathways that provide currency for the students post-graduation so that they can achieve further education, or meet skills gaps in the workforce. We look forward to further meetings and collaboration over the next few weeks.


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#EndSARS: 'Forces beyond my control shot at protesters in Lekki', says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered an immediate investigation into the shootings at Lekki, hours after he imposed a curfew in the state.
Men dressed in military gear opened fire on unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate around 7pm on Tuesday, October 20, leaving many dead, injured and hospitalised.
The lights and security cameras were turned off before the shootings began.
"Members of the Nigerian army pulled up on us and they started firing. They were shooting, they were firing straight at us and a lot of people got hit. I just barely survived," says Akinbosola Ogunsanya, who was at the scene of the incident.
The protesters have been calling for an end to police brutality since October 4; and had blocked the Lekki-Epe toll gate, Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge and other major roads in Lagos, while staging sit-in, candle-lit processions for victims of police brutality.
The protests had turned violent and fatal in Lagos and across the country, however, with hoodlums hijacking the marches and burning down police stations for effect.
Sanwo-Olu announced a 24-hour curfew at noon of October 20 in a bid to curtail the violence and halt the anarchy.
The governor initially announced that the curfew would commence at 4pm. This was later moved to 9pm.
The men in military gear opened fire on the unarmed protesters two hours before the curfew was billed to kick off.
Reports say at least 10 people died during the shooting.
Sanwo-Olu, who said he never gave the order, added that he's visited the scene of the incident and hospitals.
"This is the toughest night of our lives as forces beyond our direct control have moved to make dark notes in our history, but we will face it and come out stronger," the governor said.
"I've just concluded visits to hospitals with victims of this unfortunate shooting incident at Lekki.
"It has taken me this long to make a statement because I have to prioritize the welfare of the victims of this very sad incident."
This is the toughest night of our lives as forces beyond our direct control have moved to make dark notes in our history, but we will face it and come out stronger.
I've just concluded visits to hospitals with victims of this unfortunate shooting incident at Lekki . pic.twitter.com/r5idAn9Pxw
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020
Sanwo-Olu also said he's going to address residents of the state formally at dawn.
"There are currently 10 patients at the General Hospital, 11 at Reddington and 4 at Vedic; with mild to moderate levels of injuries while 2 are receiving intensive medical care.
"3 patients have been discharged and we will continue to monitor and ensure all patients get the best care.
"As the governor of our state, I recognize the buck stops at my table and I will work with the federal government to get to the root of this unfortunate incident and stabilise all security operations to protect the lives of our residents.
"I will give a state broadcast in the morning," he added.
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Nigeria Police Shooting Live Rounds At Yaba, Lagos
Popular Nigeria Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni just tweeted an ongoing shooting at Adekunle, Yaba in Lagos.
In the tweet, the twitter said the Nigeria Police are the ones shooting.
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Policemen are shooting live rounds at Adekunle, YABA right now. On Herbert Macaulay. Please stay safe everyone!!
RT to warn others!!#EndSARS #LekkiMassacre #Lekkitollgate #LekkiGenocide #BlackTuesdayNigeria Beyonce • RCCG • Sanwo-Olupic.twitter.com/hqxqoyRwNM
— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii__) October 21, 2020
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Once you know who controls Toll Gate, who ordered the removal of CCTV, then you know who's responsible for #LekkiMassacre – AY Comedian
Comedian, movie producer, actor, writer and entrepreneur Ayo Richard Makun fondly called AY has asked intelligent questions with links to who is responsible for the unlawful Lekki killings last night.
Recall that last night, October 20, Nigerian security men shot and killed some #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate.
Sequel to the above, Nigerians are now asking questions as to who masterminded the Lekki massacre?
Taking to Twitter, Comedian AY said once who controls toll gate, who ordered removal of CCTV from the toll gate is known, then the "who?" question becomes answered.
AY tweeted, "Who controls tollgate?
Who ordered for removal of light from the tollgate?
Who ordered the removal of cctv from the tollgate?
Once you know who has the authority over the above, you would know who was responsible for the shootings today. I am in my house come and kill me too"
Who controls tollgate?
Who ordered for removal of light from the tollgate?
Who ordered the removal of cctv from the tollgate?
Once you know who has the authority over the above, you would know who was responsible for the shootings today. I am in my house come and kill me too
— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) October 20, 2020
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Hi All, Problem is: No Interfaces... System: Windows Server 2008 R2 Installed: Wireshark Version 2.0.1, WinPcap Version 4.1.3 I already tried to start the NPF service as admin, but no effect. NPF service can not start Error 1275 Also to start Wireshark as Admin, has no effect. Usually I tried all comments which I found online but I got no solution. Please, I hope here is somebody who can help me.
asked 06 Feb '16, 07:51
Without NPF you won't see interfaces, running Wireshark has no influence on that. Tend to the OS installation/registry, were the 1275 error seems to come from.
answered 07 Feb '16, 05:33
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Apparently error 1275 is "ERROR_DRIVER_BLOCKED". Not sure why you are getting this error.
Try un-installing WinPcap, reboot, ensure there is no file %WINDIR%\System32\Drivers\npf.sys left over, and then install WinPcap again on its own from the WinPcap download page.
answered 07 Feb '16, 08:38
grahamb ♦
Hi Grahamb, They is no change. I unistalled the WinPcad and did an reboot. After reboot, I installed the WinP again and checked the npf service but it doesn´t work. Also no effect to try the service start as admin. Same error message. I´m realy not sure what I can do to run wireshark on the server.
If somebody has any other idea, please let me know. thanks
(07 Feb '16, 13:40) vecdatra
Are there any errors in the Event Log relating to the driver. Try starting the service again as admin and check the Event Log for entries.
(11 Feb '16, 14:15) grahamb ♦
Please try Npcap: https://github.com/nmap/npcap, it is based on WinPcap and works on Vista and later OS.
The latest version is Npcap 0.05 r10:
answered 09 Feb '16, 08:48
Yang Luo
Hi Luo, I uninstalled the WIinPcap and installed the programm Npcap. After installation, I did an reboot and I started wireshark but the same message as before. No interface. ;o(
Which service should I check for Npcap?
(11 Feb '16, 10:50) vecdatra
Hi vecdatra, I have a few questions.
Does Npcap install successfully on your machine? If yes, launch a command prompt with Administrator privilege and run "net start npf" to see what happens.
BTW, you can launch ncpa.cpl to see whether you have disabled all your adapters? If an adapter is disbaled in ncpa.cpl, it will not show up in the list.
(11 Feb '16, 21:16) Yang Luo
Hi, cmd as admin and then "net start npf" shows the same error message as before. Error code 1275, driver could not be loaded. Installation itself (of Npcap) was succesful without any error. ncpa.cpl shows only one adapter and this adapter is enabled. If this would be disabled, the connection to my server is not possible anymore.
(13 Feb '16, 03:54) vecdatra
Can you show me the C:\Program Files\Npcap\npf.sys file's Properties -> Details -> File description? It should be the right version:
For 32-bit Windows should be "npf.sys (NT6 x86) Kernel Filter Driver"
For 64-bit Windows should be "npf.sys (NT6 AMD64) Kernel Filter Driver"
For your case (Windows Server 2008 R2), it should be "AMD64" instead of "x86"
Also run these two commands to see what happens:
NPFInstall.exe -iw
NPFInstall.exe -i
(13 Feb '16, 08:06) Yang Luo


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HCL Infotech is the System Integrator for Digitization of Public Distribution System, an initiative of the Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Andaman & Nicobar Administration
HCL Infotech (wholly owned subsidiary of HCL Infosystems Ltd.), has implemented electronic public distribution system (e-PDS), ensuring greater transparency and efficient distribution of commodities to beneficiaries. The e-PDS has been implemented as a pilot project in Andaman & Nicobar Isles, wherein beneficiaries of the digital PDS will be issued smart ration cards covering entire South Andaman, excluding little Andaman.
On receiving this recognition, Raj Malik, Chief Delivery Officer, HCL Infotech . commented, "HCL Infosystems is proud to partner with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration to implement the e-Public Distribution System. This is an important step in ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in this critical public benefit area. This is yet another endeavour by HCL Infosystems to use ICT solutions for enabling better e-Governance."
The digitized process replaces existing paper ration cards with 'Smart Ration Cards' which the beneficiary will carry along with their unique PIN for making transactions at the Fair Price Shops (FPS). More than 59,000 Ration cards have been converted into Smart cards, and 6,000 bogus cards have been struck off. Beneficiaries can now make transactions at the 275 FPS in the Union Territory.
The System Integration Solution devised by HCL will enable beneficiaries to directly avail the benefits, and help the departments in digitally monitoring the movement of commodities' in the different stages of the public distribution cycle – starting from stock received from Food Corporation of India Godown to the department Godown, to individual FPS and lastly to the direct beneficiaries.
Over the past four decades, HCL Infosystems has leveraged its unmatched competencies in IT solutions and services to execute many projects of national importance, including the prestigious UIDAI project.
About HCL Infosystems
HCL Infosystems is one of India's premier IT Services, Distribution and Digital Solutions Company, enabling organizations attain and sustain competitive advantage by leveraging Information and Communication Technologies. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities spanning IT & System Integration services, digitally-enabled learning and career development solutions to value-added distribution of technology, mobility and consumer products. For more information, please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in. Follow HCL Infosystems on Twitter at @HCLScribes
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Men, unlike women, don't use tons of grooming products. In fact, most men would be happy with the basics – a razor, a trimmer, a shaving gel/foam, a shaving brush, and an after-shaving lotion. Times have changed, and so should you. If you check for razors for men, the options might seem a bit overwhelming. In this post, we narrow down the choices and types, so that you can make a choice easily. Please note that we are only including manual razors on our list, and not electric variants.
- Disposable razor. A disposable razor is just that – disposable. These are usually designed with a fixed blade, meant for onetime use, and in that department, such razors score well. In all fairness, disposable razors are extremely user-friendly. You can get one from the supermarket or even from the chemist anytime you want, especially if you don't have a lot of the other expensive options. Some of the disposable razors are actually better and can be used for more than a couple of times.
On the flip side: These razors are not ideal for the regular metrosexual man. If you add the cost of each disposable razor, you will realize that the overall spending is a lot more. Also, these don't work effectively for all men and can irritate the skin.
If you are in a rush, this is what you may want to get.
- Double Edge Razors. Another kind of razor that has been around for decades, and you must have seen your dad use one. If you go by function and precision, this is way better than the disposable ones. Double Edge Razors use double-edge blade, which offers close shave when you need the most. While the blade is important, the weight of the razor matters more. Double Edge Razors can be used a few times.
On the flip side: Double Edge Razors can cause a few cuts, so be careful while using them. Your hand precision is important, and yes, do not go for the cheaper ones, which can trouble your skin. Such razors also need some maintenance, especially if you want to use it longer.
When you need a close and clean shave, Double Edge Razors might not be bad.
- Cartridge razors. Talk about evolution in men's grooming products, and you have the cartridge razor. In fact, like most other male counterparts, you have probably used one of the Mach razors from Gillette. For most men, cartridge razors are ideal performers for regular needs. You can get five-blade cartridge razors, which work and offer same kind of clean shave as DE ones mentioned above. While not cheap, most of the better ones will last for a while, and you don't have to worry much about maintenance. Just keep the razor under running tap water to clean it.
On the flip side: To be honest, not all cartridge razors are the same, and some of the things you hear in ads are just gimmicks. Also, with extra blades, cooling strips and other similar hacks used, the price increases, and eventually., the cost of each shave may not seem very economical. If you are concerned about the environment, cartridge razors and disposable ones might not be the best choices.
Overall, cartridge razors are great and convenient, which has increased the sales figures for most brands. If you don't expect more, you would be happy with this one for at least five to six shaves.
Things to check
If you have made up on your mind on the kind of razor you want, we have some more pointers below that can help.
- First things first, check the number of blades include. Some of the expensive ones can have up to 10 blades.
- If you are going for a cartridge razor, check if the blades are made of quality stainless steel. Durable blades can offer incredible performance for regular use.
- Does the razor have a lubricating strip? That can be useful for an easy shave, and yes, you can find these on disposable ones, as well.
- Is the head of the razor maneuverable? This is one of the important features because you would be able to control the movement of the blades better, which allows a better shave as desired.
- How is the grip? A good razor, regardless of the type, should be easy to use, and yes, you have to ensure that it's easy to hold in hand. If you are buying the product online, check for guides or reviews to know what other men have to say about it.
- How easy it is to clean the razor? Some of the cartridge razors and disposable ones are super-easy in terms of maintenance. Just use plain water to take off trimmed beard and moustache hair.
- How many cartridges are included in the package? Some products come with two or more cartridges, which means you will not need a replacement anytime soon. If you are trying to economize, the package is something worth considering.
Finally, consider the cost of each cartridge or replacement blade, which adds to the cost of each shave. Also, if you like a cartridge razor, it might make sense to get a trimmer as well. Trimmers are handy when you want to get and maintain a neat look. Also, unlike razors, which must be used more carefully and require other things like gel, foam, and after-shave lotion, trimmers and easy to use. You can also find many products, which cost as much as a cartridge razor. We didn't talk about traditional razors in this post, because most men don't have the time to use one that requires so much precision.
As for the best deals and offers on cartridge razors, online stores are your best bet. You can get more brands, products and options, and can also decide if you need an electric one. Shortlist a few ones and start comparing to find the perfect razor that works for your needs. Also, do check for trimmer offers and discounts.


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A few weeks ago I wrote about two new London based companies Truphone and ConnectMeAnywhere which offer cheap international calls on your mobile by redirecting a local call via VoIP. I also briefly mentioned the Swedish company RebTel which offers a similar service.
According to the Business 2.0 blog "RebTel have just raised $20 million from Danny Rimer at Index Ventures and Benchmark Capital."
Although I am unclear why the investment was so significant, what this investment does show however is that even though the VoIP market is beginning to become crowded with many me-too services, it's only now that the VC's are beginning to place their bets on who they think will eventually become the next big 21st century "digital" phone company.
Of course the 20th century analogue (POTS) phone companies, such as BT, hope they can remain our incumbent communication providers by [slowly] transitioning their 18m users over to VoIP based services such as the BT SoftPhone and BT Fusion.
Personally I prefer to use Skype and Skype mobile on my T-Mobile MDA Pro to achieve much the same things. For example whilst in France recently, I recieved both free Skype to Skype calls as expected as well as Skype in-calls from the UK i.e people called my local Skype UK number and only paid for the local call charge even though I was in France. Equally by using Skype it also means I only have one Skype contact list to manage both on my PC and mobile device.
At the moment I try and use my Skype enabled mobile phone as much as possible to make free VoIP calls where and when I can but due to the limited wifi access i.e at home or in hotposts, it is rather infrequent. But everytime I do so, I either save money on my international call charges and/or I save money on my local call charges.
I can imagine therefore that once the metropolitan wifi networks, being installed right now, become ubiquitous, I will begin to use my VoIP phone more often to replace a number of GSM/GPRS calls.
RebTel of course isn't Danny Rimer's only investment. One of his other ($18m) investments is FON. FON is a mesh network of users freely sharing their home/hotspot wifi for the benefit of other FON members. IF (and I have my doubt's) FON can manage to create a nationwide and/or international free mesh network, then services like RebTel will become immensely valuable which is why I guess Danny invested in RebTel?
Personally I am not sure if any of these companies, RebTel, CMA, TruPhone or FON will eventually become the next 21st century [purely digital] phone company. But what do I know, Danny was one of the earlier investors in Skype, so maybe he can see something I can't in RebTel and FON but thankfully I am not alone in airing my concerns and doubts.


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