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General Information
What do GHCI Scholarships cover?
A full scholarship covers the conference registration fee, a shared hotel room with one other scholarship recipient for up to two nights (check in December 7, 2016 and check out December 9, 2016), meals during the conference and travel expense reimbursement up to a certain amount. We also award partial scholarships that cover some of these expenses.
How many scholarships were awarded last year?
170 full and partial scholarships were awarded during GHCI 2015.
If I am awarded a scholarship, will I be able to interview with only my sponsors?
No, all companies that are part of the career fair can interview you.
How does the review process work?
The Scholarship Committee and Scholarship Reviewers consist of experienced men and women professionals from the industry and academia. Each application is reviewed by at least two Scholarship Reviewers and the Scholarship Committee. Reviewers provide their feedback on each application and the results are tallied and reviewed by the Student Scholarships Committee Co-Chairs. Scholarships are awarded to the candidates with the highest scores, while maintaining a balanced representation from various institutions and backgrounds.
What criteria are used to award scholarships?
We use a variety of criteria and try to evaluate each candidate individually. We consider academic achievements, focus on specialization through internships, paper presentations, participation in contests and workshops, projects and other extracurricular activities.
I applied for a GHCI Scholarship. When do I hear back?
We will announce GHCI Scholarships during September 2016.
What special events should I attend at the conference?
We suggest that scholarship recipients must definitely plan to attend the following events (in addition to the other exciting sessions they select for themselves):
- The Student Career Fair, which will be held during the GHCI conference—be sure to stop by the sponsor booths to discuss career opportunities
- The keynote sessions on Day 1 of the conference
- Student focused sessions and those sessions where the content level has been specified as for Beginners
Please check the program schedule for information on all activities and sessions, closer to the conference date.
Registration Information
If I have received the scholarship, how do I register for the conference?
You will be receiving a special code to register as a scholarship recipient. Use this code to register online.
My institute registered me or I had registered myself before I knew I won a scholarship. What do I do?
You do not need to re-register online, but you do need to contact us so we can issue the reimbursement. Please contact email@example.com with your scholarship registration code and we will issue the refund and modify your registration record.
I did not receive a scholarship. Can I still register at the Super Early Bird rate or are there other ways I can attend the conference?
Yes. If you do not receive a scholarship we will give you a window of time to register for the conference at the Student rate. If you would like to come to the conference but think you cannot afford to attend we encourage you to consult with a supportive person/faculty in your department, in order to determine if you have exhausted all local opportunities to secure funding. We also encourage you to consider becoming a Hopper at the conference. Hoppers are temporary conference staff who work 8 hours at the conference in exchange for a free conference registration. Please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information and to apply.
If I am a GHCI 2016 poster author/presenter, do I directly get the student scholarship?
GHCI 2016 poster authors/presenters do not directly get the student scholarship. Those who want to avail the student scholarships must apply separately.
Hotel Information
Note: Not all scholarships cover hotel expenses. Please check your scholarship acceptance email to see if the hotel was included in your scholarship.
Who makes the hotel reservations?
The Scholarship Committee will make the hotel reservations for you. Your hotel confirmation details will be posted shortly before the conference. If you want a hotel room for additional nights, please indicate so in registration and we will make the reservation for you. However, you will be asked to pay for it separately and are responsible for additional charges.
In which hotel will the scholarship recipients be staying?
Information will be shared later.
Will I be assigned a roommate?
Yes, you will be assigned to share a room with another GHCI Scholarship recipient.
Can I request a roommate?
Yes, but your roommate must be another GHCI Scholarship recipient with the same travel dates as you. You can make your request when you register for the conference. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to honor your request, although we will do our best.
I want to arrive a day early/leave a day late. Does my scholarship cover this?
No, you will need to make arrangements and pay for your own accommodation.
My parent/child/spouse/friend will be traveling with me. Can I make my own hotel arrangements?
Yes, but you must notify us by November 2, 2016. We will not cover expenses for additional individuals traveling with the Scholarship recipient.
When are check-in/check-out times?
Information will be shared later.
What do I do with my luggage if I arrive before the check-in time or leave after the check-out time?
The hotel will be able to store your luggage if you arrive early or leave late. Ask for details at the front desk.
If I have problems checking into the hotel, who do I call?
A few days before the conference you will receive an email with this information.
Travel Reimbursement Information
Note: Not all scholarships cover the travel expense reimbursement of up to a maximum of Rs 2,000.
My award letter said that I would receive a reimbursement up to a maximum of Rs 2000 for my travel expenses. Is this correct?
Some of the partial scholarships awarded do not cover travel expenses. If you have questions about your travel expenses please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
How do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses?
Please contact the help desk at the venue registration with your original travel receipts, or submit scanned receipts after the conference for reimbursement of up to a maximum of Rs 2000.
Will student scholarships recipients from Bangalore be given Travel reimbursements?
Scholarship recipients residing in Bangalore will not be given any Travel reimbursement.
Do my receipts need to be in English?
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What is RERA?
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is an Act of the Parliament of India which seeks to protect home-buyers as well as help boost investments in the real estate industry. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 10 March 2016 and by the Lok Sabha on 15 March 2016.
What are objectives of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016?
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To protect interest of consumer in real estate sector
To establish a process for speedy dispute redressal
To ensure sale of plot, building or apartment, or real estate project, in an efficient and transparent manner
To establish a tribunal to hear appeals from decisions, directions or orders of Real Estate Regulatory Authority and adjudicating officer
When is this Act expected to commence? Is there any specific date?
The RERA Act was assented by the president of India on 25th March, 2016 and was notified in Gazette of India for public information on 26th March, 2016. However, commencement of specific sections of the ACT will be done in step by step manner. The entire process will take around 12 to 18 months.
When does the Act notified in e-Gazette?
The Act was notified in e-Gazette on 26th March 2016. The Act is applicable to whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
What are the key terms that have been defined in the Act?
A number of key terms have been defined. Some of them are: Advertisement, Agreement for Sale, Allottee, Apartment, Architect, Building, Carpet Area, Commencement Certificate, Common Areas, Completion Certificate, Development, Development Works, Engineer, Estimated Cost of Real Estate Project, External Development Works, Family, Garage, Immovable Property, Interest, Internal Development Works, Local Authority, Occupancy Certificate, Person, planning area, Project, Promoter, Prospectus, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Project, Sanctioned Plan.
Is prior registration of real estate project with Real Estate Regulatory Authority mandatory?
Yes, no developer or builder shall advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale, or invite persons to purchase any plot, apartment or building, in any real estate project or part of it, in any planning area, without registering Real Estate Project (REP) with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
What are all situations in which registration of Real Estate Project is not required?
There are three situations: Where area of land proposed to be developed does not exceed 500 sq m or number of apartments proposed to be developed does not exceed 8 inclusive of all phases Where promoter has received completion certificate for Real Estate Project prior to commencement of Act For purpose of renovation or repair or re-development which does not involve marketing, advertising, selling or new allotment of any apartment, plot or building, under real estate project.
How does a promoter make an application – manual or electronic form?
It is stated that RERA shall operationalise a web based online system for submitting applications for registration of projects within a period of 1 year from date of its establishment. RERA is yet to be established. Until a web based online system is established, all applications shall be made in paper format.
Important information to be enclosed by the promoter while making an application to RERA.
Details of the company Detail of projects launched by developer in the past five years whether already completed or being developed, including current status of said projects, any delay in its completion, details of cases pending, details of type of land and payments pending Authenticated copy of approvals and commencement certificate from competent authority for real estate project mentioned in application Sanctioned plan, layout plan and specifications of proposed project or phase, and whole project as sanctioned by competent authority Plan of development works to be executed in proposed project and proposed facilities to be provided including fire fighting facilities, drinking water facilities, emergency evacuation services, use of renewable energy Location details of project, with clear demarcation of land dedicated for project along with its boundaries including latitude and longitude of end points of project Pro-forma of allotment letter, agreement for sale, and conveyance deed proposed to be signed with allottees Number, type and carpet area of apartments for sale in project along with area of exclusive balcony or verandah areas and exclusive open terrace areas apartment with apartment Names and addresses of his real estate agents for proposed project Names and addresses of contractors, architect, structural engineer and other persons concerned with development of proposed project Declaration, supported by an affidavit, which shall be signed by promoter or any person authorised by promoter Declaration to be provided by the promoter in his affidavit while making an application to RERA.
What percentage of amounts for real estate project from allottees should be deposited in a separate account?
The developer shall deposit 70% of amounts realised for real estate project from allottees, in a separate account to be maintained in a scheduled bank to cover cost of construction and land cost and shall be used only for that purpose.
What are the rules for withdrawal by developer from such account?
The developer shall withdraw amounts from separate account, to cover cost of project, in proportion to percentage of completion of project.
What is the time limit for grant of registration by RERA?
Registration by RERA shall be granted within 30 days from date of application. RERA shall also provide registration number, Login ID and password to applicant for accessing website of Authority and to create his/her web page and to fill details of proposed project.
What is the time limit for rejection of application by RERA?
RERA shall communicate in writing the reasons for rejection of application within 30 days from date of application.
What if RERA fails to grant registration or reject application?
If RERA fails to grant registration or reject application, project shall be deemed to have been registered. RERA shall also within 7 days (from expiry of 30 days) provide registration number, Login ID and password to applicant for accessing website of Authority and to create his web page and to fill details of proposed project.
What is the validity of the registration granted by RERA?
Registration shall be valid for a period declared by promoter for completion of project or phase.
What is force majeure?
Force majeure means a case of war, flood, drought, fire, cyclone, earthquake or any other calamity caused by nature affecting the regular development of the real estate project.
Is the Real Estate Act applicable to Ongoing/Existing Real Estate projects?
Yes, as per section 3(1) of the Act, ongoing / existing projects, which have not received completion certificate are covered under the Act. The said section is reproduced below: "……Provided that projects that are ongoing on the date of commencement of this Act and for which the completion certificate has not been issued, the promoter shall make an application to the Authority for registration of the said project within a period of three months from the date of commencement of this Act……" (RERA ACT & LAW)
Can the registration once granted by RERA be revoked?
Yes, RERA can revoke registration on receipt of a complaint or on recommendation of competent authority.
What acts lead to revocation of registration by RERA?
The following four acts are lead to revocation of registration by RERA: Promoter makes default in doing anything under Act / Rules / Regulations. Promoter violates any terms or conditions of approval given by competent authority. Promoter is involved in any kind of unfair practice or irregularities. Promoter indulges in any fraudulent practices.
What is the role of RERA after revocation of registration?
RERA shall debar promoter from accessing its website in relation to that project and specify his name in list of defaulters and display his photograph on its website and also inform other Real Estate Regulatory Authority in other States and Union territories about such revocation or registration RERA shall facilitate remaining development works to be carried out in accordance with provisions of section 8 RERA shall direct the bank holding the project back account, to freeze account, and take necessary actions, including consequent de-freezing of said account, towards facilitating remaining development works in accordance with provisions of section 8 RERA may, to protect interest of allottees or in public interest, issue such directions as it may deem necessary.
If the registration is revoked, it is the allottees who will suffer? How does RERA tackle such a situation?
RERA may, instead of revoking registration, permit registration to remain in force subject to such further terms and conditions as it thinks fit to impose in interest of allottees and any such terms and conditions so imposed shall be binding upon promoter.
What is the obligation of RERA consequent upon lapse of or on revocation of registration?
Upon lapse of or on revocation of registration, RERA may consult Appropriate Government to carry out remaining development works by competent authority or by association of allottees or in any other manner, as may be determined by RERA.
In case of revocation of registration of a project, who shall have the first right of refusal for carrying out of remaining development works?
In case of revocation of registration of a project, association of allottees shall have first right of refusal for carrying out of remaining development works.
Does the Act impose restriction on period of extension to be granted by RERA?
Yes, RERA may in reasonable circumstances, without default on part of promoter, based on facts of each case, extend registration granted to a project for such time as it considers necessary, which shall, in aggregate, not exceed a period of 1 year.
Does this Act need consent / ratification from State Governments to be applicable in states?
No, as RERA is not a Constitutional Amendment Act affecting the States, no consent / ratification, by whatever name called is required. States are bound to implement the Act according to the timelines provided therein.
What if the promoter is unable to complete the project as stipulated in the affidavit? Does the promoter have to file a fresh application for registration?
Registration granted may be extended by RERA on an application made by promoter due to force majeure. Also, RERA may in reasonable circumstances, without default on part of promoter, based on facts of each case, extend registration granted to a project for such time as it considers necessary, which shall, in aggregate, not exceed a period of 1 year.
Is there a time limit imposed under the Act for getting the accounts of promoter audited?
Yes, the promoter shall get his accounts audited within 6 months after end of every financial year by a chartered accountant in practice, and shall produce a statement of accounts duly certified and signed by such chartered accountant and it shall be verified during audit that amounts collected for a particular project have been utilised for project and withdrawal has been in compliance with proportion to percentage of completion of project.
I am a promoter and I have an existing project on date of commencement of this Act but completion certificate has not been issued. Is registration still mandatory?
Yes, the promoter shall make an application to RERA within 3 months from date of commencement of Act.
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The earliest understanding of genetics was based on traits coded for by a single gene with two alleles, or variations of the gene, where one allele for the trait was dominant and prevented the other, recessive, allele from being expressed. Most traits are more complicated, such as multi-allele and polygenic traits, which are are regulated by more than one gene coding for more than one protein or enzyme. Multi-allele traits are located on a single gene, but their expression is more nuanced than genes with classic inheritance patterns.
Genes and Alleles
Genes are pieces of DNA that code for traits expressed by the individual. There is more than one variant for many genes, slight differences in the copies of the gene that change the trait that the individual expresses. The variants of the gene are known as alleles and individuals who are diploid for that trait have two alleles, getting one copy of their genome from each parent. The trait expressed depends on whether they get two copies of the same allele or have mismatched alleles and how those alleles interact.
Multi-Allele Traits
Multi-allele traits have more than two alleles at a population level, although individuals still only get one from each parent. These alleles may exhibit classic dominance, they may mask each other, they may add to or subtract from each other, or some combination of these effects. Adding one or more alleles to the equation exponentially increases the number of possible expressions for a gene.
Example 1: Human Blood Type
Human blood type is an example of a multi-allele trait. The three alleles for blood group in the human population are called A, B and O. Each person has two of these alleles, for example AA, AO or AB. Blood types A and B are codominant, if you get an A and a B, your blood type is AB, because both antigen proteins are expressed. Type O is recessive to both A and B, so a person only has type O blood if they have two O alleles. A person with type A blood could have the genotype AO or AA and a person with type B blood could have the genotype BO or BB.
Example 2: Human Hair Color
Brown hair color in humans is another example of a multi-allele trait, although human hair color is also a polygenic trait. You have probably noticed that the shades of hair are almost limitless, from palest blond to deep mahogany. The alleles for hair color are arranged in an allelic series; the alleles are not dominant over each other, per se, but some are expressed more strongly than others, the enzymes they produce are more active. The alleles that code for darker shades have more activity than the lighter shades. If you have a light blond allele and a medium brown allele, both will be expressed, but the light blond will add very little activity to the medium brown.
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Arizona's Mexican Heritage: An American Story
On February 14, 2012, the state of Arizona will be 100 years old. Parades, projects, concerts and commemorations are already in the works for the centennial celebration, and more are being registered every day at www.100arizona.org. Arizonans are encouraged to come up with their own legacy projects, something educational, lasting and accessible to many, and that truthfully portrays Arizona history.
By Pete R. Dimas
The state legislature has charged the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC) with the duty of reviewing proposals of legacy projects. AHAC has already approved over 70 of them, which are listed at www.azcentennial.gov. Of the ones chosen so far, only one focuses on the critical role played by people of Mexican descent in the formation, development and future of Arizona. That project is a documentary series entitled Arizona's Mexican Heritage: An American Story. The target date for completion of the documentary is February 12, 2012.
The documentary series is a project of the nonprofit Braun-Sacred Heart Center, a 501(c)3 corporation formed to save the Old Sacred Heart Church from demolition, just west of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and to promote the preservation of community memory through museums and community research. Responsible for the accuracy of the series – critical for its success – are historians Dr. Christine Marin and I. We initially met in the first Mexican American history offered at Arizona State University in the fall of 1970. Dr. Manuel Servín taught the class and was a mentor to both of us.
Dr. Marin is from the mining town of Globe, where she clearly saw the role of the hardworking miners, and particularly saw the struggles and successes of the Mexican American miners, her dad being one of them. Her parents' hope for a better life gave her the support necessary to leave her hometown and come to the Valley to attend Arizona State University. Having to work her way through school, she gained employment at the university library, where Dr. Servín provided the impetus to gather and preserve items critical to the historical record of Latinos. This led to the creation of one of the most important archival collections on Mexican Americans in the United States, the Chicana/o Research Collection of the Hayden Library at ASU. Her dedication to her work has resulted in numerous prestigious awards, research grants and teaching opportunities, and all the while, she continued to slowly and persistently acquire the academic requisites to be awarded a doctorate in history at Arizona State University in 2005. Anyone who has ever done research on Hispanics in Arizona has met and depended upon Dr. Christine Marin.
I, on the other hand, am a Phoenix native, but my parents aren't from here. My father, a World War II veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star and became a POW in the Battle of the Bulge, came from old New Mexico families. My mother, born along the Colorado River, came from old Sonoran families. When I went to school, my father would not tolerate grades less than a B. Even though he didn't go past eighth grade, he had a sense of history. I remember studying "the pioneers" and he would say, "You come from the real pioneers!" But I never found myself in my history books, no matter how I tried.
When I was in high school, my father went with me to see the counselor, who advised I be put in work-study "so he'll be able to get a job." My father refused to go along, so I ended up in a college prep curriculum. I continued to study history; I was good at it and enjoyed it, but still no sign of me among the pages. When I went to ASU so that I could become a high school history teacher, my first advisor, a history professor, told me to get out of history, because few people get paid to do what they like. This time I refused.
And this is when I met my new advisor, Dr. Manuel Servín, and when I finally saw myself in the context of history. Things started making a lot of sense. Dr. Servín was the first person ever to tell me I had what it took to get a Ph.D., which I eventually did. Studying my history, which required understanding at least U.S. and Mexican history, was a liberating process. I went on to teach U.S., Chicano, Arizona, and Mexican history at Phoenix College, from where I recently retired, and continue doing research when I can.
The point here is that two well-qualified historians are very involved in Arizona's Mexican Heritage: An American Story, along with a number of collaborators who understand that our state needs to acknowledge the part of its history that remains largely unknown to the vast majority of its people. Among the collaborators of the project is the School for Transborder Studies as well as the Center for Community Development and Civil Rights, both at Arizona State University. The documentary video and graphics editor is Richard Dimas, who played a major role in helping me produce the documentary Los Veteranos of World War II: A Mission for Social Change in Central Arizona, which has been distributed to 300 schools and libraries across the state. As project director, I am responsible for the project's production. Arizona's Mexican Heritage will encompass four themes and have an accompanying textbook, which will also be distributed to schools across the state.
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Time: 50 minutes
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1. Prepare cake batter according to box directions and bake.
2. While cupcakes cool, make frosting. Start by using an electric mixer to beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla frosting. Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 minutes.
3. Spread a layer of frosting onto each cupcake, making it as smooth as possible.
4. Pour sprinkles into a bowl, and dip each frosted cupcake into the sprinkles – making sure all frosting is completely covered.
5. Using the black decorating icing, create dots for eyes and a mouth for the snowman.
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For my birthday, the Universe saw fit to introduce me to a rather nasty virus I have been battling for the last six days.
I am not a good patient–I will be the first to admit this. I have so much to do I end up totally pissed off at my body's betrayal. But you can't argue with it (I tried!) so the best thing to do is just roll with the punches and wait for a better day.
So, to ease my boredom, I binge watched a show called Harper's Island which is streaming free for Amazon Prime members. It popped up on my feed, and when I read the description I was intrigued.
"Harper's Island is an American horror mystery limited series created by Ari Schlossberg for CBS. Schlossberg, Jeffrey Jackson Bell and Jon Turteltaub served as executive producers. The series followed a group of family and friends that travel to the titular locale for a destination wedding, only to learn that there is a killer among them. At the center of the mystery is Abby Mills (played by Elaine Cassidy), whose mother was one of several people murdered by John Wakefield seven years prior. At least one character, and as many as five, were killed off in each episode."
It sounded a lot like one of my favorite Agatha Christie books, And Then There Were None.
It's only one season, aired in 2009. I figured, what the hell? I'll give it a shot.
I'm really glad I did. The ending surprised me, and it was fun to rule out suspect after suspect. The series doesn't seem to take itself so seriously in spite of the gruesome plot, with a wink and a nod to many horror/slasher/mystery movies that have come before it, such as Scream. But of course, as a writer/editor, I watched with great curiosity why, in spite of some pretty glaring potholes and deus ex machina moments, I was so hooked and could look past the plot.
Part of it was the diverse cast of characters. Some I liked, some I loathed, but during the course of the series they really came across as real people in an unreal situation. Another part was the mystery of it all–who the hell was behind what happened, and WHY? I was dying to find out, and it kind of carried me over the plot bits that as an editor, I would chew the writer's liver out for attempting.
You know, just when you think you have it figured out…BOOM. Nope.
Also, the writers and directors really did a good job in creating tension, but even better, they paid attention to the flow of tension. This is not an easy task. None of the actors were told when they were going to die until the day before they got the script, so maybe this was a contributing factor.
All-in-all, I really liked it. I would love to see another "mystery event" like this, in a different setting with a different cast. I don't know if you can catch magic in a bottle more than once, but I'd be willing to watch another show like this.
Check it out and let me know what you think!


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Hundreds of global organizations have been infected by a Russian botnet as part of a cybercrime campaign that could be connected to the mysterious traffic spike that hit the Tor anonymity system in August, security firm Websense has suggested.
Using the Mevade botnet as its distribution mechanism, the campaign began on July 23, successfully targeting a sizable number of organizations in sectors including (in order of infection rates) business services, manufacturing, government, transportation, healthcare, and communications, the firm said.
The largest number of infections was recorded in the U.S., with smaller concentrations around Europe and South America. The absence of infections in Russia was unlikely to be a coincidence, indeed "the heavy use of attack infrastructure located in Ukraine and Russia and Mevade malware links this group to a potentially well-financed cybercrime gang operating out of Kharkov, Ukraine and Russia," said Websense's research note.
Linked to Tor
The use of Mevade is telling. This botnet has already been forensically connected by several firms to the widely-reported and dramatic traffic spike that flooded the Tor system from August 19 onward.
A number of theories have been put forward for this migration of Mevade to Tor, including that it was a clunky experimental attempt to hide the botnet's command and control. According to Websense the real reason was more likely an attempt to hide control of malware associated with campaign it has uncovered.
This brings Websense to the larger point of the Mevade campaign. The answer seems to be a bit of everything, including the staple for of crybercrime, click fraud, and search hijacking. But the firm also noticed that the campaign included the "3proxy" reverse proxy tool that could be used to tunnel from the attackers straight through the NAT layer and into the target's network. This is not something that commercial cybrcriminals would usually bother with.
"The use of reverse proxies indicates that the cybercriminals plan to manually scan a network and move laterally towards more critical apps and information (such as databases, critical systems, source-code, and document repositories) than might exist on the original machine that has been compromised," Websense reported.
This sort of capability is certainly a lot more than a bit of faffing about with click fraud and suggests data theft as a capability. Used in concert with Mevade and Tor, Websense builds a convincing picture that this is more than a standard cybercrime campaign and includes a spot of freelance espionage.
Whatever this campaign is up to it's more improvised than advanced and is certainly not in the league of Chinese APTs let alone U.S./Israeli Stuxnet, Duqu, Flame, Gauss cyber-weapons. If anything it looks more like a business move by a professional cybercrime group to dredge up some useful documents to hawk to the highest bidder.
This story, "Security firm warns of pervasive Mevade botnet" was originally published by Techworld.com.


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Facilities management practice is changing as FMs find new ways to collect and use data for improved building management. BIM is central to this, as Gary Watkins, CEO of Service Works Group, explains
BIM (building information modelling) has been hailed as the future of building design, construction and management. As the weight behind that view continues to grow, it's clear that BIM offers many opportunities for the UK FM industry, with the prospect of new sources of improved data for the management of buildings and services.
With BIM already embraced by the design and construction communities, the challenge for facilities managers is leveraging the possibilities this technology offers. By taking a leading role in the emergence and deployment of BIM systems, FMs can streamline the move from construction to live operation and dramatically improve the day-to-day management of their facilities.
BIM is a way of designing, constructing, running and maintaining a building as a collaborative process using a single coherent and up-to-date system of computer models, rather than multiple sets of differing tools and documents. It provides a rich, 3D experience which includes digital simulations and rehearsals of all stages of the design, build and operate process. It also promotes collaborative working, allowing digital management and sharing of information by all partners.
Fundamentally, the power of BIM lies in the ready availability of information, enabling better informed decision-making, greater clarity, improved communication and, overall, better business outcomes.
The value of BIM has been slower to spread through facilities management than other built environment disciplines. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, some FMs feel that BIM is simply not relevant to them. Yet the data stored within BIM system files includes schedules and drawings as well as asset information such as cost, location, service life, carbon impact, maintenance, spares, re-ordering, substitution, serial numbers, warranty details and more. All this is on the must-have knowledge list of most FMs. Secondly, some FMs worry that the process of implementing BIM data may be very time and labour intensive, or requires detailed knowledge of CAD software and 3D modelling in order to make use of the information. Both are untrue.
The good news is that the positive message is spreading. This was confirmed recently in a BIFM survey developed in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The survey questioned FM professionals on their awareness of BIM, its potential impact on the FM sector, and the benefits and challenges it presents.
Key findings included:
- Eighty-three per cent of respondents believe BIM will help support the delivery of facilities management, with the same number indicating it is already having an impact, or will do, in the next five years
- Eighty-three per cent agreed or strongly agreed that BIM has the potential to deliver significant added value to FM
- Eighty-one per cent agreed or strongly agreed that BIM may offer companies that adopt and use it an advantage over those that
do not.
There were some lingering concerns. Many participants were sceptical about the readiness of the FM industry as a whole to embrace and deploy BIM, but the vast majority (over 90 per cent) agreed that more familiarisation with the technology and its application would remedy this.
There are numerous reasons for FM professionals, both client and supply side, to use BIM to increase their operational efficiency, reduce costs and generate more useful data. BIM and CAFM software are natural allies in this and together become even more powerful tools.
Integrating BIM with existing FM software systems is the holy grail in terms of better quality, standardised data and improved reporting. Integrated systems enable FMs
to make more informed decisions though the whole lifecycle of the facility around areas such as space use, floor planning, equipment and asset maintenance, energy consumption and cost efficiencies. Integration means more valuable operational FM information, as well as more reliable data to report to the board.
An integrated BIM and CAFM system creates one version of the truth when the BIM data is updated with additions, amendments and deletions from the FM software system. And by having accurate, up-to-date and complete data ready when the building is handed over to the facilities and maintenance team, the cost of the traditional data capture from design and construction information to FM data is significantly reduced.
It's been a little over a year since the implementation of the BIM mandate by the UK government for centrally procured projects as a way to reduce capital costs by 20 per cent, as well as providing increased efficiency and collaboration in the construction industry. In that context specifically, and across the wider built environment industry generally, there is an extensive bank of implementation experience, including, among many others, Durham Cathedral, Crossrail and Sydney Opera House.
This growing track record is making the benefits of BIM deployment eminently clear. BIM can provide cost savings at both delivery and operational stages by helping organisations strip waste from their processes. They can virtually build the facility as many times as necessary to create the perfect model – which also provides cost certainty. Improved efficiency and faster project delivery follows when all parties work together collaboratively, avoiding mistakes, discrepancies and duplicate work.
Other benefits include reduced risk; for example, BIM can be used to analyse and predict crowd behaviour, enabling designs to be optimised for public safety. Projects can be visualised at an early stage, giving owners and operators a clear idea of design intent and allowing them to modify the design to achieve the outcomes they want. This results in increased client satisfaction as the client receives a building that matches their expectations and needs.
Finally, BIM allows the professional FM to get involved at the design stage and have a real impact on the building outcome. This both improves the outcome and raises the profile of the FM function.
There is no doubt that BIM is the future. This is where the built environment industry collectively is headed.
Facilities teams often struggle to get the reliable, up-to-date building and asset data they need to produce the reports required for organisational management. By leveraging the reporting capabilities inherent in BIM, and coupling this with the power of FM software, information is stored in one place, making timely, accurate and in-depth reporting far easier – while at the same time raising the profile of facilities management.
There is no doubt that when used effectively, BIM allows organisations to streamline building management, improve carbon performance and derive cost savings in the longer term, through the use of open, shareable asset information. While standards such as COBie (Construction Operations Building Information Exchange) provide a standard for formatting BIM data, they do not specify what information should be collected. To fully leverage the potential of BIM, it is essential that key considerations are addressed from the outset.
First, establish what data is required from the BIM model at each phase of a building's lifecycle. For example, geometry information, essential for architects during the design phase, may be of lesser concern once a facility is operational. Facilities managers will require accurate asset data (such as serial numbers and equipment attributes) if they are to rely on BIM data to support ongoing maintenance management.
Agree who is responsible for providing and collecting data during the design and construction phase – is it the architect, contractor or a specialist BIM consultant? If specialist contractors are employed on a project (for example, electrical or plumbing professionals), they may have clearer insight into the components used within the building. Capturing correct equipment data at the outset will aid maintenance planning in the long term.
It is also vital to ensure that the BIM model accurately reflects the assets as installed rather than specified. All too often, equipment specified at the outset may be changed due to cost constraints or updated client requirements. Component attributes cannot easily be verified once they have been built into the building fabric – for example, electric cabling laid under floors. If incomplete or outdated equipment data is stored on the BIM model, its benefit to facilities managers during live building operation is vastly diminished.
Integrating BIM with CAFM software provides an accurate source of equipment and building data, dramatically reducing the time taken to build an asset register and streamlining the move from construction to operation. It ensures that there is one version of the truth, allowing FMs to take informed decisions about space use, asset maintenance, energy consumption and cost efficiencies throughout the whole lifecycle of a facility. Using space management software, maintenance engineers can view a 3D visualisation of the asset and its location, together with all service history and specification, in advance of a maintenance visit, reducing repeat visits and improving response times.
Finally, set a guideline for applying BIM across multiple projects. Defining exactly what is required by the facilities team from the outset ensures that architects and contractors are fully informed about their obligations when populating the BIM model. This also ensures rapid and straightforward integration with CAFM software on all future projects, supporting effective long-term facilities management.


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On the 15th anniversay of my marriage (edited version)
On the occasion of my anniversary, I want to explore how marriage can assist in the ability to love others, in the true meaning of Christian love.
This has been the loneliest year of my life, I think. (Edited to add:
this sentence and the title of this post are not necessarily related).
Strangely, this bout with loneliness has been fruitful, rather than fearful. Not
to say there haven't been some very dark moments or lots of sad tears shed.
But the loneliness-as-desert metaphor seemed more real to me, less like the empty platitude it had been in the past.
I feel it is the relinquishing of the loneliness to God that helps. Yes, I am lonely, afraid, sad. It hurts. I can not do anything about the deep ache in the chest that I have. I can not will it away. I can give it up, endure from one breath to the next, and make a resolution to love through the pain.
Have I done this perfectly? Absolutely not. I have caused hurts and misunderstandings in my novice efforts to love. Opening to love means opening to pain. Opening to love means taking the warm flush of returned love along with the cold heaviness of love ignored.
Loving means that if the other can't love back, you still love.
Loving means that when the other chooses to attend to others, you still love the other and the ones being attended to.
Loving means overlooking human frailty in others, and begging God to forgive your own.
Love means loving for the sake of the Other, not for your own. Love.
Can this be done through sheer force of will?
Only the grace, freely given from the One who gave all, can make love possible.
Only complete union with the Suffering Servant can make our own suffering bearable.
The temptations to strike out, draw in, and protect are strong. Sometimes given into, even. Does this ease the pain of loneliness? No.
There is nothing self-indulgent about True Love.
So then, what is the answer?
One breath to the next, offer the heaviness for all the lonely, abandoned, unloved. Solidarity. Companionship in loneliness. Unite the suffering with the Conqueror of all suffering. The One who conquered death is the only One that can make our own littleness bearable.
What does this have to do with my anniversary?
This year defies description.
disappointment ~ delight
panic ~ peace
grief ~ goodness
loneliness ~ love
fear ~ fortitude
terror ~ trust
These all apply.
The contradiction of life.
The Mystery of Love
The Eternity of LOVE!
I am learning, through my marriage and my dear husband, to embrace the mystery of Love, to soak it in, to let Love run through me. To relate to the world in love, with my marriage as a classroom and laboratory. To have a safe place to be while I am learning, and to have a companion in the effort. I am learning what needs to be done, and purifying my intention to carry it out. I am learning just how dependent on God's
grace and mercy I am if I am ever really to love well.
It is with utter gratitude and deep love I thank my husband for our marriage, for our life together, and for our shared love of Love Himself.


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Book Reviews & New Releases
One of the things that I want to start to do here on my blog is let you know about some of the books that have just been released. I haven't read all of them but they have either been recommended by someone I trust or written by someone I follow online.
Finding I AM
This year for Christmas I got a little bit of money and I bought myself the new Lysa TerKeurst book Uninvited and so far I have just loved it. I have been following The First5 app and Proverbs 31 on Instagram for awhile and I am consistently encouraged by the content. There is an online Bible Study you can join for this one January 23 - February 24.
Fear Fighting
I just got approved to read an advance copy of this and I can tell you that there won't be a whole lot of sleeping going on over here. I have only read the first few pages and I'm already really loving it. She begins with "if you hoping for a perfect, brave, bold, amazing and beautifully clad woman wearing the badged heart of courage, I am not your gal." Oh I already love this! A little later she writes "I am tired. I am tired of pretending I am good. I am tired of just existing. I am tired of returning to swampy places that make me sink into selfish desires..." If you have been reading my blog here for awhile, especially if you read all of my posts about being brave then you know how much this is in my lane. I can't wait to read this one. I received a digital advance copy of this title from NetGalley for the purpose of review. You can be sure you'll be hearing about this some more soon.
Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction
I follow Asheritah Ciuciu on Instagram and I have to say - I really love her. You may have seen her book "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus" over the advent season. She is such a real person, and someone who I look up to. On the topic of food - isn't it something most of us have to deal with in one way or another? Eating too much, or not enough. Thinking about what we eat too much, or not enough. As someone with an eating disorder I have a love/hate relationship with books on food. This is one that I love. I love that she says that this is not just a "fat girl" problem. I love that she comes to this with an attitude that just because we struggle with food does not mean that this is our "thorn in the flesh" and that we can experience victory in this area. I love that she comes at this as a form of idolatry, yet with the compassion of someone who has been there - done that. There is also a companion journal available. (1/03/2017)
Shalom in Psalms
This is the Psalms re-translated by a group of Messianic Jewish and Christian scholars into the Tree of Life Version of the Bible with a short devotional after each Psalm. The devotions are written by Jeffrey Seif - the vice-president & Chief Theologian of the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Project, the group who commissioned the Tree of Life Version, Messianic Rabbi Glenn Blank & worship leader Paul Wilbur I love reading the Scriptures in different translations because each time something new jumps out at me. I also appreciate the different perspective on a familiar (and favorite) portion of scriptures. (1/03/2017)
I received a digital copy from NetGalley.com
Love Unending
It has been true for me, I don't know if it has been true for you as well, that I had very high hopes for my marriage at the beginning. Then life comes along, especially kids, and wears down those high hopes. One of the things that I appreciate about this book is that Becky Thompson is that she is very real. You can tell that she has been blogging for awhile and that she is used to telling it like it is. She shares the side of her marriage that a lot of us might try to keep hidden, but she does it in order to offer hope. She writes about a pivotal moment when she asked her dad for his secret to a happy marriage and he said that he treated each day like it was his first day in love with his wife. This book is a 21 day challenge with really specific action steps for how to apply this principle to your marriage. For example - day 1 is to think about how you might have greeted your husband when your relationship was first starting, compare it to how you greet him now and see how you can improve in this area. There are also really sweet journaling prompts right in the book. I do wish that there were more positive examples of how this principle is actually improving her marriage. Other than that I enjoyed reading this book and looking for ways to apply this to my marriage. Be on the lookout for a giveaway of this book coming soon!! (1/03/2017)
I received a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books
No More Faking Fine (1/10/17)
Craving Connection
The first thin that you need to know, in case you don't already is that this book is edited by none other than the wonderful Crystal Stine who hosts the write31days challenge that I have done the last couple of years. If you haven't connected with her on social media yet - get to it! Her 31 days posts this year were written specifically and directly to me. I am not even joking. What you need to know about this book - it is divided into three sections - connecting with God more deeply, connecting with friends more purposefully and Connecting with community more intentionally. The chapters are from (in)Courage authors (like Annie F Downs and Lisa-Jo Baker, Holley Gerth, ) and they are really similar to the blog posts we see on that site. The chapters vary in length and tone but they are all similarly pointing to the singular idea that we are made to live connected - to God and to each other. There are questions, a challenge and a prayer with each chapter. There's a Bible verse and a quote to consider. There's also a fun section at the back where the authors answer random questions like "what role would you play in a rock band?" (Does photographer/social media person count?!) (1/10/17)
I received a digital advance galley from NetGalley.
Chasing Slow
Emily Freeman (do I still have to add the P? Okay, Emily P. Freeman, there, now it is official) recommended this book in her post 17 New Books to Read in 2017 (I just got that and had to giggle a little bit. Will she do 18 books to read in 2018 I wonder?) I read a bit of it on the Amazon page and a bit of her blog Design for Mankind I can not wait to read more. It is the memoir of "viral sensation" and HGTV star Erin Loechner, she is married to Ken who has a brain tumor. They have an adorable little girl and they just adopted a dark haired little boy! (01/10/2017)
Coming Soon:
Sweeter that Honey - a coloring book by Lindsay Letters (1/24)
Nothing to Prove - Jennie Allen (1/31)
Coming Later:
It's Simply Tuesday - a coloring book by Emily P Freeman & Jennifer Tucker (4/4)
BTW it is not too late to enter my giveaway of the book "It's Not Fair" by Melanie Dale.


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Home » Gear Reviews » Running » Running Shoes » Road Running Shoes » Lightweight Running Shoes » Skora Phase
The Skora Phase is best for experienced natural-form runners looking for a high-performance road trainer or race day shoe, or high-mileage runners who like a small measure of cushioning on long training days.
WeightAt 7.2 oz, the Phase is the lightest shoe in Skora's lineup, thanks primarily to lightweight uppers and a new injection blown rubber (IBR) platform that is lighter than the platform on last year's models.
Fit and ComfortSkora's "RealFit" anatomic last matches the contour of the foot quite closely, and seamless interior construction makes the Phase comfortable for sockless use. The mesh upper breathes well and drains water effectively after immersion. The toe box is adequately roomy to allow toe splay, but can feel excessively spacious with the insole removed.
In the heel area, one potentially problematic design feature from the Form is carried over to the Phase: the heel outsole is substantially cupped, which causes an odd feeling upon impact for runners who pronate in the rear foot. This design can also impact durability, as described further below.
FlexibilityThe IBR material is highly flexible and allows full range of motion in all directions. Aside from some slight stiffness in the upper area of the heel, the overall flexibility of the Phase is excellent.
Ground FeelThe stack height of the IBR platform (plus the removable insole) is 11mm in both heel and toe, and removing the insole places you 3mm closer to the ground. The IBR has lower density than traditional midsole material, and ground feel is quite impressive through the midfoot and forefoot.
TractionThis is where the Phase stands out: although the injection blown rubber is soft and lightweight, it still results in a rugged outsole surface. Traction is strong on asphalt in wet and dry conditions, and the shallow tread pattern provides decent grip on groomed trails and fire roads.
DurabilityThe uppers are well constructed and show no signs of abnormal wear after approximately 100 miles. The IBR outsole material is durable enough for high-mileage use, but if you tend to wear the inside of your heels down quickly, the curved heel cup of the Phase will exacerbate this problem and ultimately limit the lifespan of the shoe.
VersatilityWith strong comfort and a versatile outsole, the Phase is suitable for hybrid use on roads and trails, and the fit is snug and secure enough to use for general athletic activity aside from running.