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Excerpted from Unstuffed: Decluttering Your Home, Mind & Soul by Ruth Soukup…
Every time I write or speak about clutter and the process of getting rid of it, without fail, the most common question I get, and the most common complaint, is "What do I do with all the other people's stuff in my life? How do I get rid of that?" Through the years, I have discovered, both in my own life and through countless conversations with others, that the hardest things to get rid of are the things that come from other people—the gifts, the heirlooms, and the piles left behind when someone dies. Other people's stuff, it seems, comes attached to a whole lot of guilt.
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We were faced with a death in the family when my sister-in-law Linda succumbed to a long battle with cancer. It was a devastating loss. With no children of her own, she left everything to my husband and our daughters. While she had been careful to set her financial affairs in order before she died, we were once again faced with the task of sorting through someone's entire life to decide what to keep and what to leave behind.
The guilt was terrible.
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You see, Linda was a shopper, and she loved to collect nice things. Her home was beautiful and filled to the brim with her various collections—expensive paintings, Longaberger baskets, Lladró figurines, Halloween decorations, hundreds of pigs in all shapes and sizes, and even a whole dresser full of Silpada jewelry. These collections represented everything she had lived for, and yet they weren't our collections or our passions. We had no need for them. Our own home was already too full. Even so, it felt like we were literally throwing her life away, and again, we kept far more than we actually wanted.
We returned [home] to Florida with boxes and boxes full of stuff. We got an even bigger storage unit.
And it wasn't just the stuff from Linda's own house that we had to contend with; it was all the gifts she had given us over the years. For years, she had showered our girls with elaborate presents—beautiful dresses, customized handmade teepees with matching sleeping bags, a dollhouse, stuffed animals, toys, games and so many things it was almost impossible to keep track of them all. She sent care packages for every minor holiday and hauled suitcases full of gifts to give in person for the major holidays. She truly loved my girls, and her way of showing it was with stuff.
Her death hit us hard.
Not surprisingly, my two daughters, who had absolutely adored their auntie, immediately started connecting all the things Linda had given them to still being connected with her. Linda and all the stuff she gave them over the years became one and the same. Whenever we wanted to weed out a too-small dress, a no-longer-played-with toy, or a set of ripped pajamas, we were greeted with a flood of tears and shrieks of, "But you can't throw that away! Auntie Linda gave it to us!"
We realized that our girls were simply doing the same thing we had done, first after my mother-in-law's death and then after Linda's death as well. We were assuming that throwing away someone else's stuff meant we were throwing away their memory. And we couldn't bear the thought of throwing away someone we loved.
We struggled with this dilemma for a long time until one day, it finally occurred to us that stuff and memories are not the same thing. If everything is special, then nothing is. The only way we would ever really become unstuffed is to finally give up the guilt.
Separating the Memories from the Stuff
In my own family, eventually all four of us had to come to grips with the fact that hanging on to the piles of stuff Linda had given us—every single fancy silk dress, special toy, blanket, basket, figurine, card, piece of jewelry, and funny singing Hallmark stuffed animal—would not bring her back. Even more importantly, we had to come to accept the hard truth that by equating the person she had been with the stuff she had given us, we were only diminishing and cheapening her memory, not retaining it. Not everything can be special.
The reality was that Linda was so much more than all the silly stuff she left us with! If we really wanted to honor her memory, we needed to do so by remembering the person she had been, the love she had shown, and the impact she had made, not just as an auntie and sister, but as a school principal and community leader, as a daughter and cousin and friend. If we wanted to honor her memory, we could talk about our favorite funny stories, the laughs we shared, the tears we cried, even the fights and frustrations.
Actually letting go of all the stuff has been an ongoing process, one we've had to tackle a little at a time. We still have a storage unit we would like to be rid of completely someday. For now, we are content to tackle it in small bites.
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I don't think my family is alone in this struggle to separate the people we love from the stuff they leave behind or to separate a favorite memory from the stuff that gets attached to the memory. And as we just saw, this guilt doesn't just happen in death either, though death can certainly amplify the guilt.
The only real solution is to learn how to make a clear distinction between our memories and our stuff. In order to give up the guilt that causes us to hold on tight to other people's stuff, we have to first reset our thinking. We have to accept, at our core, the fundamental truth that people and things are not one and the same.
Consider this:
Memories take up space in our hearts; stuff takes up space in our homes.
Memories last forever; stuff breaks, gets lost, and fades away.
Memories bring joy; stuff brings stress.
Memories are honoring; stuff is diminishing.
Memories bring peace; stuff brings chaos.
Memories actually matter; stuff really doesn't matter at all.
The sooner we can make this mind-set shift and stop equating other people's memories with the stuff they leave behind, the sooner we can give ourselves permission to stop clinging to the things we don't need or even really want, simply because we feel that without them, we are losing the person we loved. That's no small feat.
Chances are that this mind-set shift won't happen overnight either, especially for those of us who have held on to this guilt for a very long time. It's not always easy to accept the thought that just because we might be letting go of their stuff, we are not actually letting go of that person. But the simple fact we must continue to remind ourselves of, especially when the guilt starts to creep in, is that memories and stuff are not the same.
Memories and stuff are not the same.
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They some really great looking rental properties for your choice of Beach Vacation Rentals, Golf Vacation Rentals, Lake Vacation Rentals, and Ski Vacation Rentals.
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The website also features a really neat rating system so you can find out what previous renters have thought about each property. I think that is key because you want to know exactly how the amenities of each property compare to one another. The pictures are also really helpful when making the decision on where to go and stay.
Another great feature that this website offers is several forms of search functionality. They have a "quick search" where you can just type in your destination or you can search by the area and then navigate through all the smaller cities. Like for San Diego you can find properties in Carlsbad, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, ect......
I highly recommend visiting this website to anyone seeking a break like myself! I can't wait to get my tan on and get on that sand!!!


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Those of you that have been around me for a while know that my favorite number in the whole world is the number 27. No, I'm not superstitious, but believe me, that number follows me… just ask my family and friends! As a matter of fact, I'd love it if my family or friends would comment on this post about their "favorite 27 story." Any takers?
Emma's 27 month Birthday definitely deserved its own post. I can't believe it!
I love Emma more and more each day. She is my joy. Somewhere along the way, she has become such a little lady. She has her own ideas, her own thoughts, her own opinions. I love to watch her learn, think, and grow. She says new and funny things every day.
She's a girly girl who loves purses, loves babies, and who does NOT like to get messy. She is not a touchy-feely girl though. She rarely gives hugs and kisses- she shows love through her actions and good deeds.
She continues to be very observant, always concerned about everyone in the room (including strangers)- what they are doing, how they are feeling, if they are ok. She is very thoughtful.
She loves to read books. She begs us to read book after book and often reads to herself for hours during naptime.
She loves her babies. She takes them to and from her room for naps during the day. She clothes them, bathes them, sings to them, and reads to them.
She also loves her independence. She loves to open and close doors, turn lights on and off, and she's starting to try to get dressed herself!
Here are 4 pictures that I took today after church while hanging out in her room. I think they depict her 4 favorite things right now: her daddy, her babies, her books, and her independence.
I'm cherishing every day because I know she'll be 27 YEARS old in the blink of an eye.


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Kinneloa Mesa, California facts for kids
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Kinneloa Mesa, California
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Kinneloa Mesa is an unincorporated community located in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of approximately 1,000. Unlike Altadena, a larger unincorporated area nearby, Kinneloa Mesa is not an official census-designated place. Kinneloa Mesa is in the Los Angeles County list of unincorporated areas and street maps, including those of the Los Angeles County Assessor's office which recognize Kinneloa Mesa Road and Kinneloa Canyon Road as the area's two principal roads.
Kinneloa Mesa is an unincorporated community of the Fifth Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County. It is bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains and the Angeles National Forest to the north and the city of Pasadena around the rest of its perimeter; it is also near Altadena, across the Eaton Canyon wash, and Sierra Madre, across an intervening fingertip section of Pasadena.
Kinneloa Mesa is an unincorporated community of the Fifth Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County, California. It is bordered by the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Angeles National Forest to the north, the Eaton Canyon wash (City of Pasadena) on the West, and the City of Pasadena on the South and on the East.
According to Altadena web-historians, Kinneloa Mesa may comprise part or all of the ranch of Abbot Kinney, and has also been known as the Kinneloa Estates.
A major fire in the area in 1993 affected Kinneloa Mesa. The fire was started by a homeless man in Eaton Canyon, and particularly devastated homes along Kinneloa Mesa.
News stories that reference Kinneloa Mesa occasionally misspell Kinneloa as "Kinneola" creating difficulty in researching current and historical events for this area.
- "Burning Concerns; New Mexico 'Controlled' Fire Puts Local Officials on Defensive", by Lee Condon. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: May 21, 2000, page 1.
- "Cold Front Puts the Chill on Ill Winds; Weather: Alaskan storm system blocks return of powerful Santa Ana winds." by Dexter Filkins, Eric Malnic. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Oct 27, 1996, page 1.
- "Californians Set For More Wind And New Blazes; But a Day of Calm Lets Firefighters Catch Up", by Robert Reinhold. New York Times, New York, N.Y.: Oct 30, 1993, page 6.
- "Transient's Act Means Others Now Homeless", by Deborah Hastings. The Associated Press. Orange County Register. Santa Ana, Calif.: Oct 29, 1993, page A24.
- "A Drive in January", by Clara Spalding Brown. Ballou's Monthly Magazine. Boston, Mass.: July to December, 1883, page 62.
- "The Plateau of Sierra Madre", by Charles F. Lummis. The Land of Sunshine: A Southwestern Magazine. Los Angeles, Calif.: December, 1895, to, May, 1896, page 193.


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4:36 p.m. OCT. 5 | Texas State University police have made an arrest in a sexual assault that occurred at the Bobcat Village apartments on Oct. 3, officials said in an email. Details about the arrest are not immediately available, but police said it is not related to a reported assault on Monday by a man dressed as a clown at the same apartment complex.
8:16 p.m. OCT. 4 | A man wearing a clown costume grabbed a woman outside an on-campus apartment complex Monday evening, Texas State University police warned students today in a mass email.
The crown grabbed the woman as she left the Bobcat Village apartments, 1301 Aquarena Springs Drive, at about 5:45 p.m. Oct. 3. The woman was able to pull away from the clown and left the area.
Police are investigating the incident as an assault. The incident was not reported until about 7 p.m. today, police said.
The suspect is described at about 6 feet, 2 inches tall with an athletic build. He was dressed in a black-and-white striped jumpsuit and a green wig with a face painted white with black around the eyes.Email | Print


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Take your piggy bank. Now, smash it open — what have you? $350 plus change? And you need a laptop? Well, come right over here, sir. Yes, welcome to Wal-Mart. We're going to… no, not a netbook. Sir, do you want to watch your Boston Public on a 10-inch screen? I thought not. Right over here, with the regular laptops, all the way to the left. Yes, it has a 17″ screen and a — what? No, I understand you only have $350. You say you won't be a part of any criminal act? Admirable, sir, but we are not stealing the laptop. No, $350 is enough.
The Toshiba Satellite L355. You want a DVD burner? Here you have it. A nice big screen? You see it. Full-size keyboard and number pad? Anything less would be uncivilized. Well-built, fairly well-equipped except for a slower-than-average 5400RPM hard drive (it's big) and a less-than-stellar Celeron processor (it's adequate). Yes, $350 is the actual price.
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Evaluating Key Transfers in the Big Ten: Jon EkeyPosted by Deepak Jayanti (@dee_b1g) on December 28th, 2013
Transferring to another basketball program required a lot of effort until a few years ago when the NCAA relaxed the rules which resulted in a growing flood of transfers. Even after these changes, few players have an immediate impact on their new teams because they have to learn a new system and establish chemistry with players that have already been playing together for a while. Adapting and shaping a role in the lineup of the new team requires a tremendous amount of maturity. Jon Ekey, a 6'7 senior forward for Illinois, is a perfect example of how a player can insert himself into the rotation by identifying the necessary voids and making an immediate contribution. After transferring from Illinois State, Ekey is averaging 9.1 PPG and 6.3 RPG through 12 games with the Illini. The following are two specific aspects of his game that have helped the Illini during the non-conference season.
- Offensive Rebounding: It has been over a year since Meyers Leonard left Illinois for the NBA, but there hasn't yet been a dominant rebounding forward to fill his shoes. Other than Nnanna Egwu (5.3 RPG), John Groce has not had any forwards who could hold their own on the defensive glass against tough competition. Ekey's 10.1 percent offensive rebounding rate ranks in the top 10 among Big Ten players, and without his 6.3 RPG this season, the Illini would probably have lost a couple more games so far this season. What's most impressive about his rebounding ability is his skill at tipping it around in the paint. There is no good statistic to measure tips, but by keeping the ball alive on the offensive end, he provides an opportunity for teammates to pick up loose balls and earn an extra possession. The primary wing players for the Illini – Joseph Bertrand and Rayvonte Rice – average at least 5.0 RPG themselves, which wouldn't be possible without Ekey's persistence in keeping the ball alive on the offensive end. Considering that Egwu struggles to stay out of foul trouble, Ekey's presence on the glass is even more important to keep the Illini from getting dominated underneath.
- Three-point shooting: After losing Brandon Paul and D.J.Richardson to graduation, Groce did not have any guards with soft touch from beyond the arc. Rice and Bertrand prefer to score by cutting to the basket, while Tracy Abrams is not known for his shooting prowess. One could argue that an offense geared around attacking the basket is better than an offense whose focal point is the long-range shot; but most successful college teams still need to have a designated gunner from beyond the arc. After 12 games, it appears that Ekey has become that player for Illinois — he leads the team in three-point makes (27-of-65) and has shot a whopping 42 percent from deep this year. Because of his ability to shoot the three with ease, Groce can afford to run a four-guard lineup when Egwu is sidelined with foul trouble. One of the team's go-to offensive plays includes Ekey setting a screen for Rice at the top of the key, allowing Rice to get a step on his defender to go to his right, and finishing the play by laying the ball off the glass. If the defense decides to stick with Rice, Ekey is left wide open at the top of the key to nail the jumper. Last season, Tyler Griffey was used in similar sets, but Ekey is more effective because his screens are better and he has a quicker release on his jump shot. Griffey often looked to roll too quickly, seeking his own shot, but Ekey seems to be perfectly fine just setting the screen and letting the guards do the bulk of the scoring instead.


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Although most people don't think about it on a regular basis, your credit score is perhaps the most important number in your life. If it's low, it can cost you a lot of money in extra interest charges, higher insurance premiums, and higher deposits when you buy something on credit. While having a poor credit score can be damaging, the good news is that you can improve it. If you damage it, it can be repaired. Here are a few tips on how to boost your credit score relatively quickly.
1. Fix Credit Report Errors
Credit bureaus are the agencies that are in charge of creating your credit scores, and they aren't perfect. Sometimes, they get things wrong, and they don't calculate your score correctly. Get copies of all of your credit reports from the major credit bureaus, and then scour them for any potential errors. If you find something, you can write to the credit bureau and provide documentation of the error, asking them to fix it.
2. Pay Down Debt
Another relatively quick technique that you can use to fix your credit is to pay down existing debt. One of the most prominent factors that the credit bureaus look at when they are calculating your credit score is how much debt you have in relation to how much available credit you have. If you can successfully pay your debt down, it can boost your credit substantially.
3. Spread the Debt Around
When determining your number, they look to see if your debt is below roughly 30 percent of your credit. If you have one credit account that is maxed out, it will hurt your score. If you'll spread that debt out around a few different accounts, it can help your score almost right away.
4. Negotiate With Your Creditors
In many cases, you may be able to negotiate something with your creditors to help save your credit profile. Many creditors will be willing to work with you as long as they can get their money. Sometimes, they'll agree to work out a payment plan with you and remove any negative statements from your report. Since the credit bureaus pay special attention to the negative comments from your creditors, this can make a pretty big difference overall. You might be surprised how much creditors will agree to if you simply pay them what you owe.
5. Get on Schedule
The most important factor that credit bureaus look at when calculating your score is your payment history. If you are never late on a payment and you never skip one, this will make your credit score much better overall. If you start to occasionally make late payments or you skip a payment completely, it will have drastic effects on your credit score. If you can get in the habit of always making every single payment on time, it can make a huge difference in your score. This one may take a little bit longer to make a difference, but every month that you pay on time helps your score a bit.
6. Leave Accounts Open
While you do want to pay down or pay off debt, that doesn't necessarily mean that you need to close out your accounts right away. Credit bureaus look at the amount of time that you have had your account open when calculating your score. Having an account open longer helps your chances of increasing your score.
With some of these strategies, you should be able to get your credit score moving in the right direction. Just stick to them and you'll be surprised how quickly they can work.
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Ibogaine therapy shows a definite promise in the treatment of substance use disorder. In general, ibogaine can be administered safely and without incident, especially when done with proper preparation and supervision. However, there two interrelated issues have stood in the way of further development of ibogaine as a prescription treatment: the lack of clinical research, and the issue of safety.
Phase 1 safety trials funded by the National Institute on Health (NIH) found that ibogaine is not neurotoxic. However, because of ibogaine's systemic effects, there are certain contraindicated conditions that can pose serious health risks if not identified during a careful screening process.
Between 1990 and 2008, a total of 19 deaths were reported to be temporally associated with the ingestion of ibogaine. These incidents were attributed to a number of factors that include pre-existing cardiac conditions, seizures resulting from acute withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines, and in other cases the co-administration of one or more drugs of abuse while under the influence of ibogaine.1
- It is crucial that patients with childhood congenital heart defects, prolong QT intervals, a history of heart failure, enlarged heart, any history of blood clots, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or irregular heart rhythms do not attempt to take ibogaine because of these risks. Other pre-existing heart conditions should be carefully examined and a risk/benefit assessment taken into consideration.
- Other conditions that should prevent someone from taking ibogaine are certain psychiatric conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depersonalization disorder, cerebellar dysfunction, epilepsy, non-substance induced psychosis, organic brain disease, and dementia. While there may be exceptions, these conditions usually do not see an improvement, and could be exacerbated by taking ibogaine.
- Impaired liver or kidney function, dehydration, and depleted electrolytes can also prevent serious risks.
- Ibogaine does not attenuate withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or benzodiazepines, and seizures, which are commonly associated with withdrawal from these substances, pose a substantial health risk. It is very important that acute alcohol detox be completed under medical supervision prior to taking ibogaine, and that benzodiazepine use be stabilized and continued throughout the treatment. Detoxification from benzodiazepines should be managed by a gradual taper after ibogaine treatment, under the supervision of a medical professional.
- One of the other causes cited in research on adverse events is ibogaine ability to potentiate the effects of opiates, as well as their lethality if co-administered. It does this not by acting as an opiate agonist or antagonist, but by enhancing opiate signaling.2 It is very important that substances are given an opportunity to fully leave the system before ibogaine is administered, and that half-lives of all substances are taken into careful consideration. This process is especially sensitive with long-acting opiates such as methadone and buprenorphine.Although many people seek out ibogaine treatment for its ability to mitigate withdrawal symptoms from short-acting opiates, it has been suggested that the safest route is to fully detox prior to ingesting ibogaine.
- In addition to attenuating withdrawal symptoms, ibogaine has been shown to reduce developed tolerance to opiates3 and alcohol,4 essentially returning the user to a novice state. Using substances after administration of ibogaine without taking this into consideration presents a significant risk of overdose.
These statistics about adverse events associated with ibogaine have been presented as a case against the development of ibogaine as a prescription medicine. However this argument does not take into consideration that those suffering from substance use disorder are a high-risk population, more than 4 times more likely to die of unnatural causes than the general population because of many of the factors associated with substance use.5
Even though these statistics took into account ibogaine administration that happened in a wide variety of settings, some which included medical supervision, and many that did not, these mortality rates remain similar with those reported from methadone treatment, which is one of the most conventional treatments prescribed for opiate addiction.
In 3,414 ibogaine treatment episodes reported between 1989 and 2006, 11 resulted in a fatality. That is 1 ibogaine-related fatality per 427 treatment episodes.6 In Australia between 2000 and 2003, 282 fatalities met the criteria for methadone-related death occurred in 102,615 TEs, which is 1 methadone-related death on 364 treatment episodes.78 In 2004, 110 fatalities in which the medical examiner mentioned methadone as a cause of death occurred in Utah in 52,350 methadone prescriptions, which is 1 methadone-related death on 476 methadone prescriptions.9
It is for this reason that GITA strongly advises against the self-administration of ibogaine, and that the information presented throughout the rest of this site is considered in the context of supervised ibogaine therapy. Research supports the suggestion that professional standards for the administration of ibogaine could have a significant impact on making ibogaine therapy safer and more effective.
Alper, Kenneth R. M.D., Marina Stajic, Ph.D., and James R. Gill, M.D. Fatalities Temporally Associated with the Ingestion of Ibogaine. Journal of Forensic Sciences, March 2012, Vol. 57, No. 2 ↩
Ibid. ↩
Trujillo KA & Akil H, Inhibition of Morphine Tolerance and Dependence by NMDA Receptor Antagonist MK-801, Science, 2512:85-87, 1991. ↩
Khanna JM, Kalant H, Shah G, Chau A. Effect of D-cycloserine on Rapid Tolerance to Ethanol, Pharmacology Biochemistry & Behavior 45(4):983-986, 1993. ↩
Saitz R1, Gaeta J, Cheng DM, et al. Risk of mortality during four years after substance detoxification in urban adults. Journal of Urban Health. March 2007. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17221296 ↩
Alper KR, Lotsof HS, Frenken GM, Luciano DJ, Bastiaans J. Treatment of acute opioid withdrawal with ibogaine. Am J Addict. 1999; 8(3):234-42. ↩
Gibson, A.E. and Degenhardt, L.J., (2007). Mortality related to pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence: a comparative analysis of coronial records. Drug and Alcohol Review 26, 405-410. ↩
Gibson, A. and Degenhardt, L.,(2005). Mortality related to naltrexone in the treatment of opioid dependence: A comparative analysis. NDARC Technical Report No. 229. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 92 pp. ↩
Sims SA, Snow LA, Porucznik CA (2007): Surveillance of methadone-related adverse drug events using multiple public health data sources. Journal of Biomedical Informatics 40:382-389. ↩


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An appointment was available the same day I phoned. The examination was extremely thorough and explained step by step. The findings were presented, and options discussed. Ordering eye glasses was made easy with the knowledgeable staff and wide selection. Exam and glasses cost half of what I paid six years ago at another place in town, and I got more information about my eye health this time.
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Byte's original post: I don't think it's going to be a nightmare but rather we're going to have to change the way we think about things. In the end we still have to adhere to the same principles as before -- CIA -- to ensure corporate protection. I think CISCO is using a little FUDing here to drive some market share towards them. If we break it down..
1. We have to ensure security of the physical datacenter. This should already exist as a standard. Even when that physical datacenter (aka infrastructure in the video provided) is spread across multiple areas, there is always a physical component that needs to be looked after.
2. The application or virtual servers that run on the infrastructure still need protections. Either host based firewalls or networks for them to go out on. And either host based or network based virus protection (virus walls?). The scanning you mentioned, where one part of the cloud is heavily scanned while others are not is likely an indication of an outbreak (think viruses that affect humans -- recent swine flu outbreak shutdown many locations and nearly stopped all border traffic for Mexico for a while and CDC + others visited -- same principle).
3. Separation of networks. VLANs and good virtual switch design can ensure that an environment is kept sound. Firewalls, regular audits and monitoring are all things that should be done on a regular basis.
It is a question of trust in general. The internet, as a whole, has had this degraded over the last 15+ years or so. While not a true computing cloud (there's no control over which resources run and which don't during peak and non-peak times) it's a kind of cloud that has let trust erode from it's membership.
The issue you're referring to, Nihil, really isn't cloud computing itself but rather who runs it and is it internal, external or both? A question of trust from the sounds of it. Running off shore in itself isn't an issue. It's how it's managed off shore and how are things verified off shore that is the issue. We're a global society now. For smaller organizations it makes no sense to run their own external cloud unless there is a reason for them to do so (e.g., legal requirements, health policy requirements, etc.). They can use existing environments or the precursor to cloud -- standard virtualization (whether host or hypervisor model).I can see problems with the next logical step, though, which is when the service providers try to maximise their profits by taking the actual provision offshore.
There is also the major issue of employee selection and vetting procedures?
There is a mythos that outsourcing to India and other locales automatically means that data is compromised but keeping it in the UK, USA or other "industrialized nation" means it's secure. Bullshit. There are just as many unethical administrators here in the industrial world as there is elsewhere. If I do not vet who I outsource to, regardless of their physical location, I do a disservice to myself, my company and, in some cases, may be breaking the law by not ensuring that standards are met.
If offshoring is a concern, then house the cloud yourself. Run your own cold/warm/hot site at your own physical location (75 miles away or whatever to account for major natural disasters). Use standard scanners (traditional AV on the servers -- physical and virtual) and standard firewalls. It will mean more work for you and less play time but at least it's not outsourced.
Like any other form of outsourcing, vet the company. Get them to provide a security report from a reputable and responsible firm. And if possible, get your own 3rd party do an independent audit. Visit the site they host and ask about their procedures for things like hiring, auditing of systems and people, etc.
If you just go ahead into the cloud and don't ask questions, well.. Caveat emptor, eh?
That's a pretty good basic description. The key is, of course, the ability to access resources on demand and then disable (shutdown) those resources when not in demand (it always makes me think of a modified Beowulf cluster).
Traditional virtualization (e.g. VI3, Xen, Hyper-V) are the basic infrastructure needed to get to cloud computing. vSphere is closer to cloud than traditional virtualization. The ability to power off physical servers, VMs, etc. when resource utilization is low is on of the main features. The one thing that, IMO, is still holding us back is the fact the VM is still -- technically -- reliant on a single machine for it's "four food groups" (cpu, memory, network, disk). That may go soon, too, however, with the advent of FT for VMs (which I really like as a concept and for it's purpose).
Ultimately, one of the things I've noticed is that a lot of people look at cloud and they go "oooh!! Magic!!! It's so scary!!" <insert Gabriel Iglesias voice here> It's not. It's just changing some parts of how we do computing from a strict physical compartmentalization to a virtual compartmentalization to a cloud compartmentalization. We're not at the point of the neural networks (aka Star Trek) but we're moving towards it, baby-step by baby-step.


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"I have been compensated for this post in the form of a product. All opinions are mine and mine alone. This post is sponsored by Dremel"
Our list of home projects just keeps growing. It seems like we add two or three for each one we complete. It doesn't help that I am not exactly skilled in the home improvement department. I am also too cheap to pay someone else to do it, so for the most part, we rely on YouTube videos and learn as we go. One thing I have learned along the way is that even the smallest jobs can require several different tools. Like I said, I am frugal, so spending hundreds of dollars or more on tools has never been an option for me. This meant finding a tool capable of performing various functions and when it comes to versatility, nothing beats the Dremel 4300.
The Dremel 4300 is ideal for home improvement projects, crafts, hobbies, and more. It has a universal three-jaw chuck making it compatible with all Dremel attachments and accessories. You can also change those attachments and accessories without additional tools to save time. This rotary tool delivers exceptional power and performance with variable speeds from 5,000 to 35,000 RPM. It also features a Pivot Light allowing you to direct the light where you need it most. An ergonomic design makes it comfortable to hold in any position while a separate on/off switch and speed control dial ensures smooth switching between operations.
Other features include:
- Replaceable motor brushes
- Cool-running ball bearing construction
- Quiet operation
- Improved airflow for cool running
- 6′ cord length
- Includes 5 attachments and 40 accessories
The tool, attachments, and accessories all come packaged in a hard plastic case for easy storage and transport.
The Dremel 4300 is so easy to operate. Even changing the accessories is a breeze since you just have to twist the end of the Nose Cap to loosen or tighten the chuck. One of my favorite features is the slim, ergonomic design. With some power tools, I do not feel like I have full control, but that's not the case with this one. I can grip it securely and comfortably for greater maneuverability. Since it is lightweight, I can also use it for an extended length of time without my arms tiring.
I love that the variable speed motor lets you choose the speed most suitable for the tasks you are working on. The owner's manual even includes a handy guide if you are unsure of the right speed setting to use. I also appreciate the Pivot Light on the Dremel 4300. It was a lifesaver when we installed our dishwasher and had to drill a hole under the sink for the water supply line. It was nice not having to stand there trying to hold a flashlight in the right spot while hubby worked.
The Dremel 4300 is perfect for so many of our projects. It can sand, polish, cut, grind, sharpen, and so much more. One of our big upcoming projects is building custom shelving for our walk-in closet. We will also use it to cut the tiles when redoing the bathroom, sharpen the mower blades, and build our youngest a stuffed animal zoo. Having this tool definitely gives me more motivation to tackle these projects.
Be sure to check the Dremel website to learn more about their line of products. You can also visit their project section where you can search by category or by tool. Each project lists the tools you need and includes step-by-step instructions. The Dremel 4300 5/40 kit is available at Amazon and Home Depot.
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By Mike Haaren – Aug. 20, 2016
Got a creative streak? AT&T is giving away $50,000 for 2-minute videos about small businesses. But that's just one of 257 contests you can go for….
The backstory: Zooppa is a site that enables artists to get big bucks for digital projects for major brands and ad agencies. They've awarded over $5.7M so far to designers, photographers and filmmakers.
How It Works
A brand like AT&T, Kikkoman, Ferrero Rocher or hundreds of others describes the type of creative project it would like to get, and the money it will award. Artists submit their work and judges from the brand pick the winners. The winners get the bucks.
For example, AT&T is looking for two-minute videos with authentic stories from passionate small-business owners. The vids should show how technology helps them grow and succeed in their business. You can upload multiple entries, at no charge. (Zooppa gets its fees from the brands.)
Here's the payout of the AT&T contest:
Zooppa Community Award – $2,500
This award goes to the videographer who receives the most votes during the voting round.
AT&T Awards
1st Place
$10,000 × 2
$10,000 to the videographer
$10,000 to the business owner
2nd Place
$4,000 × 2
$4,000 to the videographer
$4,000 to the business owner
3rd Place
$3,500 × 2
$3,500 to the videographer
$3,500 to the business owner
4th Place
$2,750 × 2
$2,750 to the videographer
$2,750 to the business owner
5th Place
$2,000 × 2
$2,000 to the videographer
$2,000 to the business owner
6th Place
$1,500 × 2
$1,500 to the videographer
$1,500 to the business owner
So shoot some video and grab some cash! For more on the AT&T project and past winners, click here. For more on Zooppa, click here.
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Job Description
Talent Assessment Specialist – USA
Our client is a leading FinTech firm and they are seeking a knowledgeable Talent Assessment Specialist to join their team. The firm is based in New York City, but the role is open to candidates across the United States.
- Renowned global firm
- Strong career prospects based on success
- Full-time position + excellent benefits
Collaborating closely with the Talent Development and Recruitment team, you will identify and assess incoming candidates for a variety of roles at the firm. You will be trusted to design and develop assessment tools and interview guides for the use of hiring managers and business stakeholders. Expect to focus on areas such as candidate assessment, performance management, impact, and success measurements.
The ideal candidate has worked in a talent development capacity at a top-tier FinTech, Tech, or Management Consulting firm. The client is also open to Assessment Specialists working in government agencies. Most importantly, you must have expertise of assessment theory, methods, development, and application in a fast-paced and data-driven environment. Strong analytical and reporting skills are necessary in order to translate assessment results into relevant business outcomes.
You Must Have:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in IO Psychology (Ph.D. preferred)
- Minimum 1-4 years' relevant work experience
- Expertise in assessment design, development, and implementation
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Confident in addressing key stakeholders at all levels
- Passion for learning and collaboration
For further details please contact Rosh Jayawardena on firstname.lastname@example.com. Job Code RJ/15072g
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data to Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd. and all relevant third parties for the purpose of processing your application for this job position. You understand and acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy https://www.elliottscotthr.com/privacy-policy
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AriSEIA's mission is to develop and support policies which create opportunities to advance Arizona's economy through solar energy, storage, and electrification. AriSEIA advocates for sustainable job creation in deployment of solar and complementary technologies, and collaborates with all stakeholders to encourage utilization of Arizona's greatest natural resource: the sun.
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