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Last night Dubai's art connoisseurs gathered together for the auction of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern and Iranian art including 25 masterpieces from the collection of Saudi Arabian collector, Dr. Mohamed Said Farsi. The auction achieved a total of $15,122,125 million greatly surpassing the pre-sale total of $4.3 million.
From the collection of Dr. Farsi, Les Chadoufs (1934) by Egyptian painter Mahmoud Said went for a total of $2.43 million making it the highlight of the evening. The oil painting had a pre-sale estimate of $150,000- $200,000. It depicts a desert landscape with men workers dressed in turbans and statuesque veiled women carrying jars upon their heads recalling Egypt's Pharonic and Islamic history. It was reportedly the most expensive work of art by an Arab artist to ever be auction by Christie's Dubai.
A key feature of the evening were the masterpieces from the collection of Dr. Farsi. Undoubtedly one of the most important collections of Egyptian modern art of its kind, Dr. Farsi collected his artwork over decades and had a particular love for residing in Egypt especially in the enchanting atmosphere of Alexandria. Dr. Farsi served as Mayor of the Sea Port City of Jeddah from 1972 to 1986. Among his many accomplishments include the installation of sculptures by internationally acclaimed masters including Joan Miro, Henry Moore, Salah Abdulkarim and Aref El-Rayes throughout the city.
The auction sold 86% of the works offered and also included works by Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli whose work Oh Persepolis sold for $2.84 million in 2008 setting the record for Iranian art at auction.
Yesterday was a landmark sale for Middle East art. Such success underlines the strength and potential of the region for the international art market as well as the confidence of great patrons of the arts such as Dr. Farsi to entrust his magnificent collection to Christie's Dubai.


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Twelve high-achieving Curtin students have returned from an eight-week exchange program to California's iconic Stanford University, describing the experience as life-changing.
Stanford is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and key role in the establishment of nearby Silicon Valley. Its International Honors Program gives students an unparalleled insight into what life in the tech mecca is all about.
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Six of the 12 Curtin students took part in the highly competitive Silicon Valley Innovation Academy, where they were tasked with developing, exploring and communicating a 'world-changing' innovation opportunity.
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Stanford is well known as a university that values the holistic development of students – not just their academic development. Students were encouraged to find their own niche.
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So, who are you REALLY? Not quite sure you know the answer? It may be time to take a test to find out so you can finally figure out how to live your best life.
Live Your Best Life – 4 Assessments to Get Started
This post has been written by our staff writer, Kerah Kemmerer.
It's likely you've been required to take a personality assessment at least once in your lifetime. At least, it's not uncommon for employers to require these types of tests when on boarding a new team member. But how useful are these assessments and can you really get to know yourself better by taking them?
I personally believe these tests can help you can gain some valuable introspective insight, but go ahead and decide for yourself. Can't hurt to try if you are seeking out ways to live your best life.
Where it all began
Personality assessment testing first began back in the early 1900's. One of the original tests was created to help screen potential WWI recruits and weed out those who had a high risk of developing "shell shock." Sadly, the test, (the Woodworth Personal Data Sheet), was not completed in time and was never actually used for it's intended purpose. However, it laid the foundation for the creation of other tests to follow.
But why even take these tests?
Over the years, there have been many personality assessments developed in an effort to shed some light on our sense of "self." To help us better understand how we interact with the world at large and how to expect the world to interact with us.
While these assessments are fun to take and do offer quite a bit of insight into our unique personality traits, it is good to keep in mind that the results are meant merely as a guide and should not be considered infallible. Human nature is prone to waver in it's assessment of self, and life circumstances, social and cultural expectations, and a desire to choose more "likeable" traits during a test can sometimes influence the results.
Still – a lot can be learned by taking the time to sit down and honestly observe the way you view the world. If you want to live your best life and become the person that you've always wanted to be, then you'd better learn who you actually are at this moment.
Below are four of the most popular personality assessments designed to help you:
- gain a better understanding of your strengths,
- your inner motivations,
- your dominant traits,
- and ultimately, how to live your best life.
So let's get started!
1) Myers & Briggs
Myers and Briggs may be one of the most familiar names out there in the personality assessment world. The test, developed by Isabel Briggs Myers, and her mother, Katharine Briggs, was designed as a way to dig deeper into the theories of Carl Jung and make them more accessible and applicable to others.
There are four basic dichotomies of personality presented by Jung that Myers and Briggs break out into sixteen more specific personality types.
Taking this assessment will help you better understand where you fall on the scale of:
- introverted vs extroverted
- sensing vs intuition
- thinking vs feeling
- judging vs perceiving
A breakdown of how these categories apply to your specific personality will provide some insight into how you innately view and interact with the world. This assessment will seek out your natural or gut response to a hypothetical situation and help you better understand why you think and feel the way you do by defining your innate personality traits.
Go ahead and take the test now! Give yourself about 20 minutes or so and don't overthink the questions. Go with your gut. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer!
2) 16 Personalities
This next assessment builds on the foundation of Myers Briggs, but digs a bit deeper. If you already know your type from the aforementioned test, you can dig right into learning about the theory behind 16 Personalities.
This assessment looks at similar concepts but provides greater insight into each of these five:
- Mind
- Energy
- Nature
- Tactics
- Identity
What's great about this assessment is that it provides a pretty comprehensive look at your specific results. While the test and initial results are free, there is an option to purchase an e-book that will show how your personality integrates with work, relationships, parenting and more.
Ready to live your best life? Take this assessment ASAP!
3. The Enneagram
If you haven't been hearing about this personality assessment lately, you may be living under a rock. Numbers one through nine are popping up everywhere on social media profile bios as a way to help further define individuals.
According to the Enneagram Institute, this assessment "helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our path to self-knowledge."
There are nine basic personality types highlighted in this assessment. While many people will identify slightly with each type, every individual will have a dominant trait and sometimes a wing trait.
One of the most useful parts of this resource is learning about compatibility between numbers. Understanding the strengths and challenges of say, a six (the loyalist) and a two (the helper) together, will help strengthen overall friendships and relationships.
While the test through the primary site requires payment, there is a free version here. It's helpful to read through the resources on both sites to gain a better understanding of your Enneagram number and how it affects the way you relate to the world.
This assessment may provide the most thorough understanding of individual personality traits, and provide the most insightful approach to better understanding oneself better.
4) The DISC Personality Test
Finally, one of the most well-known tests in the world is the DISC assessment. Based on a theory by psychologist William Moulton Marston, the actual assessment was later developed by industrial psychologist Walter Vernon Clarke
It's a test that can be taken within 10 minutes or so that helps define your personality based on an evaluation of your typical behavior. This test contains 28 groups of four statements and you are to select from each grouping the statement that is most like you and one that is least like you.
It was a little challenging to select only one statement I agreed/disagreed with when there were several I could have chosen. Go with the statements you feel the most strongly represent your initial gut response.
While there isn't as much free information available with these test results, there is an option to upgrade for a more in-depth look at your results. This assessment is probably my least favorite of the four, but it may resonate strongly for others, so be sure to at least give it a shot!
Bonus: Strengths Finder
Promoted by the Gallop Corporation, this assessment is a very valuable tool in defining not only overall personal strengths, but also workplace strengths.
According to the site, this test will enable you to "receive insights that will change the way you work and will impact the rest of your life. Discover what makes you exceptional and maximize your potential…"
I added this one as a bonus because there is no free version. The full assessment costs $49.99, while a partial results version costs $19.99.
This test outlines 34 strengths found within four domains:
- Strategic Thinking
- Executing
- Influencing
- Relationship Building
I have taken this assessment before and would say it is definitely worth the money in the context of working within a team-centric environment. While the results showcase individual strengths that can be applied to all areas of life, I believe it shines in helping others learn how to work more effectively together.
Next Steps to Live Your Best Life
So what do you think? Are you eager to jump in and gain some insight into what makes you tick? Have you ever been required to take a personality assessment? I'd love to hear which you one decide to try!
Ready to live your best life now? Take an assessment and improve your future!
AUTHOR Kerah Kemmerer
Hello! I'm Kerah. I'm a writer and personal finance enthusiast with a background in marketing. I'm also a wedding and portrait photographer, part-time RVer and a lover of simple and minimal living. Always up to some project or adventure over @krisandkerah on Instagram.
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Morris sheriff seeks 15% raise for jail officers
Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford has negotiated a new three-year contract with 123 corrections officers at the county jail, the second time in three months that he has privately struck a labor pact without involving officials or the freeholders.
Rochford, the sheriff since 1993, on Monday provided County Administrator John Bonanni with a new contract for Policemen's Benevolent Association 298 that would increase the amount of money to be spent on salaries for rank-and-file corrections officers by 15 percent between this year and the end of 2017.
The total amount of money to be spent on salaries would increase by 15 percent under Rochford's plan; individual jail officers would receive varying raises depending on their place on the contract's step guide. In 2014, the pay range was from $44,162 to $89,303; by 2017 the range would be $48,257 to 97,583 for rank-and-file officers.
County officials and the freeholders -- who expect to discuss the latest proposal at their May 13 work session -- are still reviewing the contract. Aside from a 15 percent increase in the salary pot over three years, the total contract would be increased further -- but the exact amount hasn't been tallied -- by proposed additional personal days for corrections officers and a raise in the clothing allowance.
In March, Rochford announced to the county administrator that he had privately negotiated a contract with PBA 151, the union that represents rank-and-file officers in the sheriff's Bureau of Law Enforcement. These officers provide the mandated service of security at the county courthouse, as well as non-mandated services that include a K-9, bomb and crime scene units.
The PBA 151 contract, which proposes a 25 percent increase in funding for salaries and benefits over three years, has been in limbo since March. The freeholders authorized an attorney to write Rochford advising that the terms were not acceptable and must be redrawn but no further progress has been made.
Relying on a state Appellate Court decision involving the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, Rochford has said he has authority as sheriff to negotiate a contract with sheriff's officers by himself. He is considered the "sole employer" of sheriff's officers, even though taxpayers pay their salaries through county taxes, and the budget is approved by the freeholders. However, in the case of corrections officers at the jail, the sheriff and county are considered co-employers.
Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Susan Hunter said the salaries for officers within the Bureaus of Law Enforcement and Corrections are within the salary ranges "already set forth by the governing body for county law enforcement employees." She said the top pay at the end of contracts for officers in both bureaus would still be below salaries earned by investigators in the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
"The sheriff has upheld his constitutional duty to effectively run and safeguard the agency to ensure the safety of the persons and property of the courthouse and jail as well as continue to be the provider of the shared services which allows the 39 municipalities to save tremendously, and he has done it in a fiscally conservative manner as always," Hunter said.
County Manager of Labor Relations Allison Stapleton said she currently is analyzing PBA 298 contract, which was signed in April by Rochford and PBA 298 President Leon Pollison and attested to by Hunter. Stapleton said traditionally, the sheriff has always negotiated with county officials and labor counsel on contracts but has gone it alone in the past months.
Freeholder Douglas Cabana, the board's liaison to the sheriff and public safety, said Wednesday that he still is reviewing the numbers and believes the sheriff was trying to make the contracts for PBA 151 and PBA 298 roughly comparable.
"I fully understand where PBA 298 is coming from but like everything else, it has to be a balance with the county budget. Whether we can do it, that's the question, and until the freeholder board meets I'm not sure what will be done," Cabana said.
Both Cabana and Freeholder David Scapicchio said Rochford should have negotiated with the county on the jail contract, since the sheriff and county are co-employers of the corrections officers.
While the PBA 298 proposed pact was just delivered this week to freeholders, the board in March let Rochford know that the PBA 151 contract he negotiated exceeds a state-mandated 2 percent cap on spending increases for government.
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HOUSTON Like so many Houstonians with tickets, Jamal Muhammad has to take time out of his day head to Houston's Municipal Court downtown and pay the fine for a recent speeding citation. "It took me like two hours -- it took me a long time -- and all I had to do was come pay a fine," Muhammad said. But life in the future is about to change. "With the deployment of our new payment kiosk, that's no waiting at all," Houston Municipal Court House Spokeswoman Gwendolyn Goins said. Rather than waiting in line to pay a fine for speeding or parking tickets, you can put your money, or a credit card, in the kiosk. Users must pay a $2 convenience fee. "It's very user friendly. It takes the guess work completely out of using it, and it processes you in just a matter of minutes," Goins said. Right now, a kiosk in the basement of the municipal courthouse is the only one up and running, but more may be rolled out during the year. "That's another layer of choices that customers will have available to them," Goins said. Officials also are planning to add them to shopping centers and grocery stores. "This will just be the beginning," Goins said. "This is phase one of multiple pilots that we will have, starting with our department; and then we move to other departments and then we'll move citywide hopefully." These kiosks aren't cheap. Each unit runs around $19,000, but Goins believes the benefits to taxpayers will outweigh the cost. "So they can be out and about anywhere and happen to see one of these city kiosks and hopefully be able to pay not only a traffic citation, but a permit for code enforcement or even a library fine," she said. It wasn't soon enough for Muhammad, but he likes the idea for the future. "If somebody can easily just come in, just swipe and be gone, it would be easy," he said.
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Peru Highlights
Two of Latin America's most exciting destinations are feature on this amazing journey of a lifetime. Peru's iconic Machu Picchu is a site that no true world traveler should miss. Coupled with the beautiful Sacred Valley, the colonial city of Cusco and the brilliant blue waters of Lake Titicaca, you will see the best Peru has to offer.
Leaving Peru, you will fly to Ecuador's world-famous Galapagos Islands for an unforgettable cruise on a luxury vessel, where you will experience close-up wildlife encounters that are impossible anywhere else in the world.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Peru (-)
Upon arrival at Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by a Blue World Journeys representative and escorted to your hotel by private car. You'll probably be tired after the long journey, so enjoy the evening in your hotel, or if you have the energy, explore the local area, home to some of Lima's best restaurants and nightlife.
Day 2 - Lima City Tour, Fly to Cusco (B)
After a leisurely breakfast in your hotel, you will be met by your guide and escorted on a half day city tour of Peru's capital. This highlight is Lima's Historic Center, where the city's most important historical, political and religious buildings can be found. Certified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the historic center features beautiful and unique architecture. The Art Museum, The Palace of Justice and The French Palace are truly awe inspiring. The Plaza San Martin is home to an important monument that was constructed to celebrate Peru's independence. Nearby, the Cathedral, the City Hall, the Archbishop's Palace and the Palace of the Government overlook the huge Plaza Mayor. You will have time to walk around this lovely square before driving to the airport to board your afternoon flight to Cusco.
This evening take things easy as you acclimatize to Cusco's 11,400-foot elevation and try one of the many great restaurants the city has to offer.
Day 3 - Sacred Valley Tour (B,L)
As Cusco was considered to be the navel of the world by the Inca, the Sacred Valley was its breadbasket and the river Urubamba (one of the headwaters of the Amazon) that flows through it the lifeblood. This is and astonishing and beautiful valley. Its warm climate and sun baked, red granite hills have always been ideal for agriculture, and being lower than Cusco, it's a welcome respite from the altitude as you acclimatize. We begin our tour at the artisan market town of Pisac, where you will be able to shop for local souvenirs if you wish. A visit to Ollantaytambo, an important Inca archaeological site follows, before touring through Chinchero, an Andean village located on a high plain with lovely views over the surrounding mountains, and known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow.
Day 4 - Machu Picchu (B,L)
An early start is necessary today for an unforgettable trip to one of the most spectacular historical sites anywhere in the world. You will be escorted to the train station a short drive outside Cusco before boarding your luxurious 'Vistadome' train (ultra-deluxe Hiram Bingham train upgrade available) for the three-hour journey to the town of Aguascalientes. After lunch on arrival you will enjoy a private, guided 3-hour tour of the spectacular ruins. Machu Picchu has to be seen to be believed. It retains an awe-inspiring grandeur and add the genius of Inca architecture built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies, and it's no surprise that it's officially among the New Seven Wonders of the World. Following this unforgettable tour, you will return by train to Cusco.
Day 5 - Cusco City Tour, Afternoon at Leisure (B)
This morning you will have a private, guided tour of Cusco. Known by the Inca as the navel of the world, this city has great significance in Inca history and is the site of many interesting attractions. Your tour will include the Plaza de Armas, overlooked by the city's baroque cathedral, the temple and church of Coricancha, where the foundations of the Inca Sun Temple, once covered with plates of solid gold are now the site of a Dominican church; as well as the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of huge stone blocks weighing hundreds of tons that was the scene of the Inca's final battle against the Spanish in 1536. This afternoon and evening will be at your leisure to enjoy the city, a delight to stroll around the streets and admire the colonial architecture.
Day 6 - Andean Explorer Train to Lake Titicaca (B,L)
Today you will have the unique experience or riding the deluxe Andean Explorer train to Lake Titicaca. During the journey you will witness the changing landscapes from high mountains, through valleys and passes and finally to the altiplano of eastern Peru, home to the stunning Lake Titicaca.
The train has been mentioned by the Society of International Railway Travelers as one of the best rail journeys in the world. Decorated in the style of the great Pullman cars of the 1920s, the Andean Explorer is a very luxurious train featuring five star dining in exquisite dining cars, as well as a beautifully furnished indoor/outdoor observatory car from which you will be able to enjoy the splendor of the Andean scenery on this ten hour journey. A full lunch is served en-route, as well as afternoon tea and entertainment including a fashion show of local clothing.
Day 7 - Lake Titicaca Cruise (B,L)
Another unforgettable day awaits as you explore the world's highest navigable lake. Titicaca seems more like an ocean than a lake, as the intensely blue waters, up to 800 feet deep stretch to the far horizon punctuated by the snowy peaks of Bolivia's Andes on the far side of the lake.
Today's tour begins with a short boat ride to the unique floating islands of Uros. These islands are made of tótora (reeds), which are cut and piled up to form giant floating islands that are anchored in the shallows of the lake. There are hundreds of these, each inhabited by one to several families, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Another hour by boat from here is the island of Taquile, where you will enjoy a rare glimpse into the lives of the indigenous people who inhabit this island, and whose craft is a unique and intricate style of weaving. Returning to your hotel in the late afternoon, you will have the evening at your leisure.
Day 8 - Fly to the Galapagos Islands (B,L,D)
This morning you will be escorted to Cusco's airport for your flight to Lima, connecting to your international flight to the Galapagos Islands.
Upon arrival you will be escorted to your luxurious Galapagos Islands cruise vessel to become acquainted with your cabin and other travelers on board.
Afternoon: Cerro Colorado: Giant Galapagos tortoise breeding center. Degree of difficulty: easy.
Day 9 - Española: Gardner Bay - Punta Suarez (B,L,D)
Morning: Gardner Bay: Sea lions in great quantities. Large numbers of both resident and migratory birds.
Afternoon: Punta Suarez: Sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, Darwin finches, Galapagos hawks, albatrosses, lava lizards and herons. Degree of difficulty: moderate
Day 10 - Floreana: Post Office Bay - Punta Cormorant (B,L,D)
Morning: Post office bay: Whaling Captain James Colnett established the wooden post barrel in the early 1793. At the time whaling was a big industry and ships were typically gone for 2 years at a time. As the Galapagos Islands were a frequent stop for these ships, outbound ships would drop off letters after rounding the cape and the ships returning home would deliver them. Degree of difficulty: easy.
Afternoon: Punta Cormorant: Flamingo lagoon and white sand beach for walking and swimming where sea turtles nest from December to May. Degree of difficulty: easy.
Day 11 - Santa Fe - Tortuga Bay (B,L,D)
Morning: Santa Fe: Snorkeling in the rocky coast of the island, to see a variety of fish and sea turtles. Colonies of sea lions, land iguanas, frigate birds, Galapagos doves and lava lizards, giant cacti and Palo Santo trees. Degree of difficulty: moderate.
Afternoon: Tortuga Bay: Perhaps the most beautiful beach in the Galapagos swim and snorkel observing colonies of marine iguanas, pelicans, Darwin's finches, sharks and sea turtles, giant cactus forest. Degree of difficulty: Moderate.
Day 12 - Santa Cruz (B)
Morning: El Chato: Giant tortoises in the wild, short-eared owls, Darwin's finches, yellow warblers
From here you will drive to Baltra Airport for your flight to Quito to connect with your international flight home.
* This is a sample itinerary for a 4 night / 5 day Galapagos Cruise. Exact itinerary may vary depending on vessel and departure day.
** Cruises of other durations (3 nights, 5 nights and 7 nights) are available - contact us for details.
Lima - Luxury - Casa Andina Private Collection
Located in the fashionable Miraflores district of Lima, the Casa Andina has been recently updated in a classic 'Limeño' style and features an exquisite collection of contemporary local artwork.
With 155 modern and luxurious rooms and suites and a fantastic location in the heart of Lima's most vibrant zone, the Casa Andina Private Collection is one of the city's leading four-star hotels.
Lima - Deluxe - JW Marriott Lima
Each of the JW Marriott's 300 luxurious guestrooms features a beautiful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs of Lima's exciting Miraflores district. Housed in an impressive 25-story glass tower, this is one of Lima's most desirable five star luxury hotels, featuring all the amenities and services that travelers have come to expect from this world-renowned chain.
Cusco - Luxury - Casa Andina Private Collection
Housed in a beautifully refurbished 18th century mansion and featuring four lovely colonial courtyards, the Casa Andina is located only a few minutes' walk from the main square. Its 93 tastefully decorated and modern rooms have king size beds and stylish furnishings. This hotel makes an excellent base for visiting Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Cusco - Deluxe - Marriott Cusco
One of the highest rated hotels in Peru by our clients; the Marriott Cusco is located mere steps from the city's main square. Built on top of ancient Incan ruins, in a restored 16th century convent, the hotel features 153 luxuriously furnished guestrooms, offering marble bathrooms, courtyard views and sumptuous furnishings.
Lake Titicaca - Luxury - Casa Andina Private Collection
Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Titicaca, a short drive from the center of the town of Puno, this intimate hotel offers 45 rooms, many with a direct view of the lake. Its peaceful location makes for a great base for visiting the highlights of the area.
Lake Titicaca - Deluxe - Libertador Lago Titicaca
Located on a private island connected to the mainland via a causeway, the Libertador is Puno's leading hotel. With unrestricted lake views from all over the hotel, sunrises and sunsets here are unforgettable. The hotel's 123 modern guestrooms feature spectacular views over the lake, and the hotel's location offers guests a high level of privacy.
Price From $5995 per person (Luxury Hotels), or $6495 per person (Deluxe Hotels), for a private tour based on two people traveling in low season sharing a room.
Hotels listed on the Hotels Tab are given as suggestions only to illustrate the standard of hotels used.
Price Includes:
All hotels as described in the itinerary
Services of Blue World Journey's representatives while in Peru
All transportation and tours as described in the itinerary in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver / guide
Domestic flights Lima - Cusco, Juliaca - Lima and Quito - Galapagos - Quito
Luxury Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu
Deluxe Andean Explorer train from Cusco to Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 day luxury Galapagos cruise
Sightseeing and entrance fees
Meals as described in the itinerary
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International flights
Travel insurance
Meals other than those listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Sightseeing other than described in the itinerary
Additional room charges of a personal nature in hotels (eg: room service, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Hiram Bingham Deluxe Train
One of the great railway journeys of the world, the Hiram Bingham train is named after the explorer who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911.
For many people a visit to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Traveling between Cusco and Machu Picchu on the Hiram Bingham is truly an amazing experience. With accommodations for only 84 passengers, the train is decorated and furnished in the style of 1920s Pullman carriages, with large, comfortable chairs and polished brass and wood paneling. The two dining cars are luxurious areas set with fine crystal and silverware, where you will enjoy a gastronomic dinner prepared by a team of on board chefs.
A bar car is a great place to enjoy a cocktail accompanied by live Peruvian music and dance, while the observation car is a perfect place to get comfortable in one of the large cushioned seats as the majestic Peruvian landscape unfolds before you.


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Fairview Health Services CEO James Hereford in comments earlier this month said Epic Systems should open its platform to foster innovation, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Arizona, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
- Arizona: The University of Arizona and the state health department will share a federal $2.2 million grant to train emergency responders and community members in rural areas to identify and treat opioid overdoses with a reversal drug. The training will be provided by the university's Center for Rural Health and the state Bureau of Emergency Services (AP/Sacramento Bee, 1/17).
- Minnesota/Wisconsin: Fairview Health Services CEO James Hereford earlier this month said health care leaders should urge Epic Systems to "open up [its] platform" to foster innovation. "I will submit that one of the biggest impediments to innovation in health care is Epic, because [of] the way that Epic thinks about their (intellectual property) and the IP of others that develop on that platform," Hereford said. He added, "It's for our benefit in terms of having an innovative platform where all these bright, amazing entrepreneurs can actually have access to what is essentially 80% of the U.S. population that is cared for within an Epic environment." In response, Epic spokesperson Meghan Roh said, "We are proud of our open platform that many health systems and third parties have put to use. … We are also excited about the hundreds who have joined our developer program, as well as the many whose innovations are now available on the App Orchard," an online store where developers can sell apps that are compatible with Epic systems (Grayson, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, 1/16).
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Statement on Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Work Programme scheme (WorkFare)ReplyDelete
February 17, 2012
Marie Curie Cancer Care has reviewed its position with regard to the Department for Work and Pensions' Work Programme scheme, designed to encourage people who are receiving benefits to get back to work.
We participated in this scheme because we believed it could offer volunteers an opportunity to gain valuable experience. However, there is a difference between volunteering and being forced to work and if there is any chance that people with terminal illnesses could be made to take part in this scheme we would take this very seriously.
It is possible that some of our shops have provided placements for volunteers under this scheme. If any volunteers currently on the scheme are with us we would be delighted to keep them on in a voluntary capacity, although we would suggest the volunteers check with Department for Work and Pensions about how volunteering affects their benefits position.
Marie Curie will not participate in the scheme in the future.
Marie Curie Cancer Care relies on the vital support of our volunteers without which we would not be able to continue to ensure that more people have access to high quality end of life care in their own homes or in one of our hospices.
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Stained Glass Bleeding Heart Shawl Wrap Pattern with Chart Diagram PDF and Videos
Make something stunningly beautiful!
Inspired by the magnificent stained glass colors and my favorite flower growing up, this beautiful shawl came into being.
We walk you through every step of the way in our written directions, our crochet chart diagram and with walk-through videos!.
Approx. Top edge 60 inches, top to bottom 28 inches.
5mm crochet hook
2 balls Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable (Stained Glass) or other DK yarn.
560 yards of DK weight
This is for the crochet pattern only.
Because of the nature of this item, no returns are given.
*Illustrated Crochet Pattern (11 pages) *US Measurements *Suitable for Beginners
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*5mm crochet hook
*2 balls Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable (Stained Glass) or other DK yarn.
Rebecca Humburg
Quilting started to interest me at 16. I would watch for hours as my grandmother quilted in her favorite chair. Unfortunately, she passed away that same year and never got a chance to really show me how it was done.
Ever since she gave me the quilting bug, I studied existing quilts. I loved the artwork with fabric placement and the stitches were neat too.
Finally, when I was 21, I decided that I would learn how to quilt. I was able to find a decent book that walked me through making a quilt from start to finish. It's too bad that I can't find that book anymore.
I didn't have a sewing machine and wasn't sure I wanted one. I made a promise to myself though. I would make my first quilt every step of the way without one. At the end of the process, if I wanted a machine, I would save up.
After the six months that it took me to make that full size quilt, my family surprised me with the best Christmas present ever. Not only did they buy me my first sewing machine, they also gave me the sewing table that my mother grew up with. She never used it anyway. ;)
Now , almost 20 years later, I use my quilting supplies on a semi regular basis, but I'm more interested in making designs. My four children watch me sew and quilt with awe on their faces. More than one has displayed an interest in learning the ways of quilting and sewing. Now that they are getting old enough, I am beginning to teach them.
That's me in a nutshell. I hope you enjoy my site (QuiltingSupport.com) and let inspiration flow.
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Origin: Germany
Genre: Epic Black Metal
Label: AFM Records
Year: 2012
Three years after the amazing "First War of the World" German epic folk black metallers Black Messiah are back with another brilliant work! "The Final Journey" is their 5th full-length album, 20 years after the band's birth! Their debut album "Sceptre of Black Knowledge" in 1998, was quite different from their current style (closer to underground black metal) and with a totally different line-up. Since 2005 and their wonderful second album "Oath of a Warrior", the band redefined its style giving a more epic folk symphonic approach in its music. What is remarkable with Black Messiah is that they keep improving within each work, something very uncommon for most bands of their level!
"The Final Journey" has a more epic melodic mood, with symphonic elements much less dominant. Zagan's enchanting violins could be the highlight of this album, if everything else wasn't perfect too! There are 10 songs in the album, each one with its own personal identity and all of them under the same characteristic sound of the band. Black Messiah have perfected their compositions and there is not a single filler song, nor an indifferent moment, even if the album lasts for more than 55 minutes. Their guitars sound more epic and melodic than before, while synths are definitely in the background this time. They combine black metal screams with excellent clean male vocals, both as epic as it gets. Guest baritone singer, a few female vocals, as well as the guest appearance in one song of Frost from Adorned Brood add even more points to the album. "The Final Journey" contains epic black metal with great refrains, magical violins, acoustic guitars and wonderful vocals in a very solid result, under a perfectly balanced and professional production. The album also includes the instrumental "Into the Unfathomed Tower" as a tribute to Candlemass, while they have also released a video-clip for the opening track "Windloni". All songs are great, but my personal favorite is "Der Ring mit dem Kreuz" one of the most catchy epic melodic folk metal songs I've ever listened to. Some of their songs are in German and the rest in English, dealing with epic Viking thematology.
Black Messiah is a band that respects itself and its fans, releasing another brilliant work. If you are into epic melodic black metal, you should definitely check them. All of their albums are great, but I think this one is the best. "The Final Journey" is released by AFM Records with a bonus DVD, including the "Windloni" video, and backstage material from Bern, Moskau, Summerbreeze, interviews etc, with a total running time of 100 minutes. Follow the links to their official pages below and enjoy their music.
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Adella – C'était l'heure
'C'était l'heure' is the latest release from Adella, a young talented artist from Paris. With a background in classical music, Adella has played the violin in an orchestra, dabbled with the flute and even played bass in a punk band.
The intro brings back memories of P J Harvey's album 'Let England Shake' album, before Adella's smoky smooth voice takes over, the French lyrics delivered in a storytelling style. It's the chorus, though, that grabs the attention of the listener a punchy melody and infectious boy/girl harmonies over a soundscape of sparkling guitar riffs and toe-tapping drum beats. This is a joyful release that almost effortlessly leaves you with a smile on your face – combining the alt-pop with the slightly ethereal.


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National Insight: Pragmatism--Proof Is in the Results
Branch, Robert M.; Kritsonis, William Allan
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In pragmatic philosophy, the consequences of actions determine the moral goodness and evil of the causing actions. Since the beginning of the 20th century, pragmatism has been the central philosophy in America, this includes our schools. Most of our schools are results driven. For these schools, only the data and results are important. The purpose of this essay is to focus on pragmatism and the details of why this philosophy is aligned with the author's beliefs.
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Conservative Party members overwhelmingly old and male, YouGov study reveals
The survey by QMUL and YouGov of 1,000 Conservative members found that men account for nearly three-quarters of the membership – compared with around 50 per cent of those who voted for the party at the general election in June. It also reveals that just six per cent of members are aged between 18 and 25 while over-65s account for 44 per cent of the total membership, highlighting the uphill struggle for the Party in attracting younger voters to its ranks. In the make-up of other parties, the research claims, over-65s typically account for less than 30 per cent of membership figures and just 23 per cent of those who actually voted for the Conservatives at the snap election.
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RAS AL-AIN, Syria — The smuggler makes his money from the fact that Syrians in the ISIS capital of Raqqa flout one of its most notorious rules: the smoking ban.
When ISIS militants took towns and cities across Syria and Iraq, one demand they made on residents was to give up cigarettes, which are considered a sin in ISIS's fanatical version of Islam. But Syrian and Iraqi smokers can be ardent about the habit — and from the start those stuck under ISIS rule made it a common complaint.
They also kept on smoking, said the smuggler, a stocky 29-year-old who goes by the nickname Abu Antar. He covertly sends truckloads of cigarettes from the northern Syrian town of Ras al-Ain to Raqqa daily. "The majority of them are smokers," he said. "Especially the people who are from Raqqa — the natives. They smoke, they drink. Other smugglers are sending alcohol."
Standing in Ras al-Ain on a dirt lot full of oil tanks — a part of his smuggling scheme — Abu Antar said smoking underlined a key point about Raqqa residents, which is that many don't like ISIS at all. In the wake of the Paris attacks, that fact has been often overlooked in the West as the U.S. and its allies ramp up airstrikes at the risk of more civilian casualties. But to Abu Antar it was as simple as the cash rolling in: "Most of the people hate ISIS."
He picked up a rod to pry open the lid to one of the car-sized oil tanks. Inside was a hidden compartment with space to pack in cartons of cigarettes. He sends the tanks into Raqqa and other ISIS-held places on the backs of trucks. "ISIS thinks there's diesel inside," he said.
Ras al-Ain, on the Turkish border, is controlled by ethnic Kurdish forces, which drove out ISIS and other extremists in 2013. Abu Antar has used it since as a base for smuggling his cigarettes into ISIS strongholds. An ethnic Kurd himself, he employs Arab drivers for the dangerous work, who can more easily pass through ISIS checkpoints. They hide the cartons inside the oil tanks, underneath products like animal feed, and by other means that Abu Antar wouldn't discuss, hoping the militants won't catch on.
If the drivers are caught, he said, they usually pay to avoid jail time. If the troops at the checkpoint are true believers in the ISIS ideology, they often set all the cigarettes on fire. Others hide part of the stash and sell it themselves, Abu Antar said.
Stopping intermittently to take calls from his drivers on a recent afternoon — "What's up, boss? Where are you?" — Abu Antar said he sends between two and four trucks to ISIS territory a day with a total of up to 600 cartons of cigarettes. The buyers there distribute them among networks of trusted customers and friends. Packs that would sell in Ras al-Ain for about 250 Syrian pounds ($1.32) can go for 350 pounds ($1.85) in Raqqa, he said.
It's a bad habit — but also a small act of resistance by people who have watched helplessly as Raqqa turned from a quiet agricultural city into the capital of ISIS's self-styled caliphate. They have "no way to escape" the extremists, Abu Antar said, though they can still find some peace in the privacy of their homes. "They usually smoke in their houses," he said. "And when they go out they hide their cigarettes at home."
Abdulrahman al-Ali, a 33-year-old math teacher from Raqqa, escaped the city this summer and fled to Turkey. But many residents aren't so lucky, he said. ISIS demonizes and threatens those who attempt to leave, painting them as traitors. People thinking of fleeing fear arrest by the militants or having their homes seized in retribution if they do make it out. "People want to leave Raqqa, but ISIS won't let them," he said.
Smoking cigarettes — as well as drinking alcohol, though it's less common among Syrians generally — was still done by those who felt they could hide it, Ali said. "People in Raqqa are normal. It is very sad to hear on the media that we are supporting ISIS," he said. "Normal people smoke and drink, and they pay more money now [to smugglers] to get alcohol and cigarettes."
He added: "For me when I was in Raqqa, I'd rather die when I'm drunk, because I don't want to feel the pain of a barrel bomb or airstrike."
Despite what they preach, even some ISIS members smoke cigarettes. One recent resident of the ISIS stronghold of Deir Ezzor — who asked to go by his nickname, Abu Saad, to protect family still living there — said he knew of some jihadis who were covert smokers like him. He bought his own cigarettes from one such ISIS militant, he said, who even occasionally came and smoked at his home. "He told me that all of his guests are ISIS, and he doesn't want them to smell the smoke," Abu Saad said.
Other members of the group are so ardent about cigarettes that they search residents at checkpoints — and Abu Saad found himself beaten and briefly arrested for having them once. Sometimes they even "smell our fingers and our mouths to find out if we are smokers," said one 44-year-old man who used to furtively buy cigarettes in Raqqa, often hiding them in bags of chips, who goes by the nickname Abu Munaf.
Residents of the city who are against ISIS also reject its far graver crimes, and the threats from the militants are myriad. "They came and took our homeland," Abu Munaf said in an interview in Sanliurfa, where he arrived after fleeing Raqqa late last month. "And they won't let us leave because they want to hide among us."
But the ISIS obsession with cigarettes is also a constant reminder of its imposition into all aspects of their lives. Abu Munaf said it often showed the group's hypocrisy too: "Of course we don't like ISIS — they told us that smoking is forbidden and then sold us cigarettes at twice the price."


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This is the "making of" of my Star Trek treasure map, as featured in the last post (and linked to just up there ^). It came about thanks to the monthly Star Trek Art Challenge over at the Trek BBS that I frequent when I'm not here. Specifically, the "Treasure Map" theme was chosen by me for May's challenge because I won April's with my clumsy Andorian ("won" is probably the wrong word - after all, it's the taking part that counts - my Andorian picture just got the most votes, that's all).
Anyway, here's May's challenge:
I began working on my map remarkably early in the month - the 11th May, to be precise. I knew that my vague ideas were quite [adventurous], so I'd need plenty of time to work everything out.
As with many things in life, click the images to embigulate!
I'm wasn't exactly sure what the finished article would be like, but I had some ideas involving pin-pricks and space-lanes and telepaths. Also, being so early in the month, I thought that this first set of squiggles might just end up as a trial run, with something else as my finished piece.
After setting down a few white outlines, I didn't spent much time on my treasure map for a week. Well, I tell a lie, I spent a lot of time procrastinating in the name of research: Searching Memory Alpha for star charts and telepaths, plus trying to work out where certain stars and planets might be located (including getting caught up in the ST Generations stellar cartography scene screenshots at TrekCore), as well as trying out fonts etc.
By the 19th May, I hadn't got much to show, except that I was set on using the Holy Rings of Betazed as the treasure, which meant I also had to feature the planet Betazed itself. I also chose to depict the locations of the Medusan's homeworld, and that of the Deltans:
By the 27th, I was trying out some finishes in FotoSketcher (above & below), and had come up with a backstory for my map (i.e. the X Marks The Spot story from the last post)
Then, on the 29th, I finally finished the physical map by adding various space "monsters", and pricking it full of holes! I just had to work out how to make it look like it was displayed on bridge monitors of the "commandeered" starship, USS Sword of Omens (a ship of the same class as the USS Balmung, which was named after a legendary/fictional sword by its creator, Dan Uyeno). These were my three ideas:
(and the ship's computer):
As this is a Betazoid map, I've labelled it in an historic Betazoid language (which I've totally made up - the "calligraphy" is a very mildly stylised version of my handwriting mirrored, then turned 90 degrees widdershins), with the computer overlay in the current Betazoid main language (again, made up) and its Federation Standard translation.
(Cyndriel and Visalayan [the Medusan homeworld] are from Lora Johnson's Worlds of the Federation, and Dhei [AKA Delta] is from Christopher L. Bennett's Watching the Clock)
The final map is featured in the previous post (a less wonky version of the one above) - It didn't get the most votes this time, so I didn't have to come up with a theme for this month's challenge, fortunately (the chosen theme is - rather topically - LGBTQ in the Trek Universe!)
And that, you may be pleased to hear, is that!
April 2019 - Oops-A-Daisy!
March 2019 - Disco78
January 2019 - Caught Red Handed
October 2018 - Anomalous T-Shirt
September 2018 - Two Soups
August 2018 - Wild Things (and its prequel: Seeing Double)
July 2018 - Revenge of the Baby-Sat
June 2018 - Making Money
March 2018 - Murder On The Dancefloor
February 2018 - Narwhal in a Spacesuit
December 2017 - Unfinished Business
November 2017 - Let's See Your OC!
October 2017 - Celebrate Good Times, Come On!
July 2017 - Walk Like An Egyptian
June 2017 - Foreign Relations
May 2017 - Driven to Distraction
February 2017 - Of Prophet's Tears and Verteron Nodes (plus the warm up: The Celestial Temple Cries Golden Tears)
December 2016 - "Did the plan fail, Edward?"
November 2016 - Winter Solstice
October 2016 - Twisted October: Star Trek Art Challenge


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Malawi Election: What the Annulment Means For Democracy across Africa
Opposition supporters in Malawi have been celebrating after a panel of five top judges annulled the results of last May's presidential election.
Cane Cutters Accused of Fueling HIV
Authorities at Maseya area in Chikwawa have asked government and development partners to establish viable interventions targeting cane cutters who they suspect of are fueling HIV, a virus that causes AIDS.
Barber Offers Free Haircut to Outstanding Students
A Lilongwe based barber has taken his haircutting business to a whole new level offering free service to outstanding school pupils.
Police Officers Implicates President Mutharika in Albino Killings
A police officer who is among suspects in the murder of Macdonald Masambuka – a Person with albinism, yesterday told the court a list of people he claims are part of an albino killing syndicate.


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Perfect for a small something for Xmas for friends kids! Shipped really fast and came adorably wrapped. Love that it is a unique gift.
I had the larger surprize balls before, but the small ones are great too, they're cute.
I always have a few ready for them and they've started to look forward to them
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On this republic day lets pause and think what does patriotism mean to us? What does we mean when we say we are proud of our country? And what are we ready to do for it?
I am sure if each one of us asks this question to self and follows what the heart and mind tell us we will sure be a better country…
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Thursday, 31 October 2013 11:51 AM EDT
Global investors continued to buy into the eurozone economic recovery story in October, increasing their exposure to both the region's equities and bonds, a Reuters poll showed.
Investors boosted their holdings of eurozone equities for the fourth month in a row to the highest since February last year, and their bond holdings to the highest since September 2011. Conversely, the high degree of volatility sparked by the U.S. government shutdown and fears a breach of the country's debt limit might trigger a default pushed investors' holdings of U.S. bonds to the lowest since September 2011.
A total of 53 fund managers took part in the Reuters global asset allocation poll for October, which was conducted Oct. 16-30. That period encompassed the unofficial Oct. 17 deadline set by the U.S. Treasury to raise the country's borrowing limit, which Congress met just in time. The 16-day partial government shutdown also ended on Oct. 16.
As uncertainty surrounding the U.S. outlook increased in October, so did the cautious optimism surrounding the eurozone where a gradual, if bumpy, improvement will help bolster the global economic recovery and investment climate.
"The low interest rate environment continues to be supportive for corporate earnings and the overall economic trend is positive despite some mixed data," said Boris Willems, strategist at UBS Global Asset Management.
On a global level, however, investors trimmed their exposure to equities for the first time in four months. They held 50.5 percent of their global balanced portfolio in stocks, compared with 50.9 percent in September. Within the equity universe, investors increased their allocations to the eurozone to 17.7 percent from 17.3 percent, and increased their U.S. holdings to 42.2 percent from 41.7 percent.
Fund managers' holdings of bonds inched up to 36.7 percent from 36.6 percent in September. The regional breakdown showed a marked divergence between the eurozone and United States. They ramped up their eurozone holdings to 28.3 percent from 27.4 percent, but slashed their U.S. and Canadian bond holdings to 35.6 percent from 37.5 percent. That was the biggest cut since March last year.
The poll showed investor appetite for emerging markets held up well, perhaps a surprise considering many of these economies are slowing. This was most notable in emerging Europe, where equity holdings rose to 2 percent from 1.6 percent.
Global investors increased their exposure to U.S. equities in October. U.S. investors trimmed their exposure to global equities to the lowest since before the global financial crisis began in 2007. With stock indexes at record highs, U.S. fund managers scaled back their recommended equity allocations to 55.9 percent in October. At the same time, they upped their aggregate cash weightings in balanced portfolios to 3.8 percent, the highest since November 2012.
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Opening Bell: 09.08.08
WaMu Ousts Killinger After Losses; Fishman Named CEO (Bloomberg)
Washington Mutual has finally, officially, gotten rid of chief executive/subprime enthusiast Kerry Killinger, after taking away his post as chairman of the board in June, administrative support staff in July, and swivel chair last week. You would've thought that would've been enough to get him to quit on his own terms but, apparently, not so. Desiring to not be consigned to the scrap heap of corporate history, however, the company said today that it has "reached an accord with regulators about improving operations that doesn't include raising new capital," or Mr. Killinger (who is being replaced by Alan Fishman of Meridian Capital Group). "We've been surprised that it hasn't come sooner," Patrick Becker said of the involuntary departure. "He was the architect who put this together. Clearly the foundation of it was not built to withstand the mortgage crisis.''
Lehman Announces Senior Management Changes (Reuters)
Deck chairs on the Slocum: Drawing on the bank's "deep bench strength" (Fuld's words), Lehman Brothers has named Eric Felder and Hyung Soon Lee as co-heads of fixed income, following the departure of current global head Andrew Morton. Previously, Felder was head of global credit products and municipal finance, with Lee serving as head of capital markets for Asia.
WSJ to overhaul "Heard on the Street" column (TBN)
Content will now mainly consist of unfounded rumors emanating from the 14th floor men's room at 383 Madison Avenue. Just kidding, kind of. The revamped column will begin providing "significantly expanded intraday global commentary," "intelligent analysis," and "market-moving insight." It will also be published in "first and immediately" on Newswires, and on WSJ.com shortly thereafter. Thinking about taking down a bank? We suggest you obtain the screen names of the new 15-man team, headed by recently hired Thorold Barker.
Long-Term Capital: It's a Short-Term Memory (NYT)
Sounds like someone's planning something: What we need from Washington now is not a promise of help after the next bust, but a show of wisdom before it. Requiring full, meaningful derivatives disclosure would be a good start. Investors, meanwhile, could help themselves by preparing for the next 100-year flood. Rest assured, it will arrive before then.
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The Quick Takes Pro blog by Michael Kahn, CMT about anything that might affect your portfolio.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
It's Time to Screw the Public Again
Everyone thinks that this marks the end of the rally because these guys are the smartest of tghe smart money. It is interesting, if not a viable timing tool.
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- Trader Kirk said...
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- November 19, 2009 at 12:22 PM
- jpmist said...
Funny, I pulled Blackstone's chart also yesterday when I read the news. But don't give Blackstone too much credit for genius timing, they're the ones who bought out Zell Miller's Equity Office at the very peak of the CRE market. . .
I wonder what Trader Kirk is a contrary indicator of. . . [grin]
- November 19, 2009 at 4:50 PM
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The European Commission has developed an open source software for e-signature creation and validation that Member States could use at national level under the ISA programme for the interoperability of public services in Europe (more info at http://ec.europa.eu/isa/actions/01-trusted-information-exchange/1-9action_en.htm. This tool aims at facilitating Member States to render their public e-services more efficient and to ensure interoperability for one of the key-enablers for secure electronic services, i.e. e-signatures. The tool also allows for the automated creation and verification of electronic signatures based on trusted lists as established under Decision 2009/767/EC.
DSS provides all the functionalities for the creation and validation of e-signatures. For validation, the software relies on the information in MS trusted lists of certification service providers issuing qualified certificates (established in accordance with Decision 2009/767/EC).
The DSS software allows Member States to create and verify X/CAdES based formats up to the long archiving or -A form and PAdES formats up to LTV.
In particular,
- supports the requirements in Commission Decision 2011/130/EU (common signature formats);
- for verification makes use of Member States' trusted lists;
- is available under the form of an SDK and as a standalone application;
- allows easy use of the MOCCA adapter to increase the support of MS national smartcards at the signing side.
This open source software, currently called DSS (Digital Signature Services) is published at the Commission's open source software repository Joinup.
A new release DSS 2.0.1, published on 11 April 2013, contains some improved features as described at http://joinup.ec.europa.eu/software/sd-dss/release/release201 and a so-called "cook-book" is provided in documentation which is targeting the implementers /developers and aims at facilitating the integration and use of DSS into their applications. The document provides examples of code which allows easy handling of digital signatures using the Release 2.0.1 of DSS and can be downloaded at https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/software/sd-dss/release/release