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Opponents of a proposed $240 million slots parlor have presented Worcester officials with nearly a dozen petitions demanding that no talks begin that would lead to an agreement with developers.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that petitions want information about the impact of a slots gambling parlor on the poor, local schools and young people and businesses. Petitions also seek information about how a parlor might make gambling addiction worse and if gambling will lead to greater demand for social services.
The city manager also is asked to prohibit or restrict to $10,000 what Massachusetts Gaming & Entertainment, the developer of the proposed slots parlor, or its corporate affiliates can spend on referendums for a slots parlor.
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The Lagos State Police has arrested a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Chukwudiebele Okocha for stabbing his girlfriend Nkechi Vivian Agwor, to death over claims of her cheating on him.
Okocha who revealed that he watched his girlfriend die 45 minutes after stabbing her, committed the offence at their apartment in Egbeda area of Lagos. It was gathered that the couple got into a heated argument after the deceased insisted on going to church.
The argument degenerated into a fight after the suspect who felt his girlfriend had an "appointment" with another man who attends same church with her, refused allowing her to leave the house.
The suspect who was arrested at his hideout has already admitted culpability. A police officer who confirmed the arrest said;
"Daniel has confessed to the murder. He told us that he killed his lover, because he was suspecting that she was cheating on him.
"He told us that on the fateful day, Nkechi had told him that she was going to church, but he warned her to sit down at home as he suspected that she was having an appointment with another man who attends the same church with her.
"He said when Nkechi refused to obey him and insisted that she was going to the church, he picked a fight with her and stabbed her several times. We believe he was telling a cock and bull stories because the message he typed in the deceased phone showed that he had the intention of killing her.
"He wrote that he killed her and watched her die for 45 minutes. He went further to say, 'I gave her life, but she refused to give me back'. With these statements, we are convinced that he planned and executed the killing.
"The irony of the whole thing is that the two of them are from the same town, Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta State. Preliminary investigation showed that though they had one child, but they were not legally married.
"We were told that the mother of the deceased is taking care of the child. We were told that the suspect was so possessive and jealous that at one time, he attempted to kill himself by drinking a poisonous substance, Snipper. We were told that it was the deceased that rushed him to the hospital where he was revived.
"After committing the dastardly act, Daniel took to his heels, but we extended our dragnets to all corners of the state. Our efforts paid off when he was picked up from his hideout in Lagos Island. The question we asked him was, where was he running to since the two of them came from the same town?"
The suspect is presently being drilled at the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba.

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Last October, millions of interconnected devices infected with malware mounted a "denial-of-service" cyberattack on Dyn, a company that operates part of the Internet's directory service. Such attacks require us to up our technical game in Internet security and safety. They also expose the need to frame and enforce social and ethical behavior, privacy, and appropriate use in Internet environments.
Social behavior and appropriate use become even more crucial as we build out the "Internet of Things" (IoT)an increasingly interconnected cyber-physical-biological environment that links devices, systems, data, and people. At its best, the IoT has the potential to create an integrated ecosystem that can respond to a spectrum of needs, increasing efficiency and opportunity, and empowering people through technology, and technology through intelligence. At its worst, the IoT can open a Pandora's Box of inappropriate and unsafe behavior, unintended consequences, and intrusiveness.
The difference between an IoT that enhances society and one that diminishes it will be determined by our ability to create an effective model for IoT governance. This model must guide social behavior and ethical use of IoT technologies while promoting effective security and safety. While we should not limit technology innovation too early with overly restrictive policy, neither should we leave the policy and governance discussion until the IoT is so mature that it cannot easily incorporate protections.
Although much of the policy needed for the IoT may evolve from Internet governance, the scale, heterogeneity, complexity, and degree of technological autonomy within the IoT will require new thinking about regulation and policy and force new interpretations of current law. As an example of the complexity of the governance challenge, consider three key areas critical to ensure the positive potential of the IoT:
1. What are your rights to privacy in the IoT? The IoT will sharpen the tension between individual privacy and the use of personal information to promote effectiveness, safety, and security. Who should control information about you? Who should access it? Who can use it? The answer is not always clear-cut. Consider medical monitoring devices and the information they accumulate. Should your personal health information be shared when the Centers for Disease Control want to track a potential epidemic? When bio-medical researchers want to model potential treatment strategies on a richer dataset? When an employer is considering you for a job?
We need to be thinking deeply now about broad IoT use and deployment, and how it can help create a more enlightened and civilized society.
At present, policy and laws about online privacy and rights to information are challenging to interpret and difficult to enforce. As IoT technologies become more pervasive, personal information will become more valuable to a diverse set of actors that include organizations, individuals, and autonomous systems with the capacity to make decisions about you.
Some have suggested that individuals should have a basic right to opt out, delete, or mask their information from systems in the IoT, providing one tenet of a potential IoT "Bill of Rights." However, it may be infeasible or impossible for an individual to control all the data generated about them by IoT systems.
Interestingly, strong individual privacy rights may also mean less social benefit. Too many "opt-outs" may erode the public and private value of IoT datasets,3 negatively impacting their social benefitimagine a Google map where locations come and go. The complexity of providing useful services subject to dynamic participation and evolving individual preferences may be extraordinarily complex to develop and administer.
2. Who is accountable for decisions made by autonomous systems? As autonomous systems replace some human activities, we face the challenge of when and how these systems should be deployed, and who is responsible and accountable for their behavior. When your "smart" system fails, is hacked, or acts with negative or unintended consequences, who is accountable, how, and to whom?
A high-profile example of this is autonomous vehicles, which make many decisions without "a human in the loop." We currently expect automobile companies to be accountable if automotive systems, such as anti-lock brakes, fail. As cars begin to drive themselves, who should be responsible for accidents? As systems take on more decisions previously made by humans, it will be increasingly challenging to create a framework for responsibility and accountability.
3. How do we promote the ethical use of IoT technologies? Technologies have no ethics. Many systems can be used for both good and ill: Video surveillance may be tremendously helpful in allowing senior citizens stay in their homes longer and parents to monitor their newborns; they can also expose private behavior to unscrupulous viewers and unwanted intrusion.
In his highly popular and visionary books, Isaac Asimov posited four laws of robotics1,2 on the basic theme that robots may not harm humans (or humanity), or, by inaction, allow humans (humanity) to come to harm. Asimov's Laws provide a glimpse into the social and ethical challenges that will need to be addressed in the IoT. How do we promote and enforce ethical behavior by both humans and intelligent systems? Will we need to develop and incorporate "artificial ethics" into automated systems to help them respond in environments when there are good and bad choices? If so, whose ethics should be applied?
What might a general IoT governance model look like? In 2008, the Forum for a New World Governance developed the "World Governance Index" (WGI) focusing on peace and security, democracy and the rule of law, human rights, development and participation, and sustainability. These areas provide a roadmap for considering IoT governance. Mapping the WGI areas to the IoT indicates that we will need:
We need to lay the groundwork now. The IoT should advance society and not just technology. The first step is to pursue the discussions, studies, task forces, commissions, and pilots that will help develop governance for an empowering and enabling IoT. Developing policy and legislation in newsworthy and opportunistic areas (for example, transportation) is essential, but not enough. We need to be thinking deeply now about broad IoT use and deployment, and how it can help create a more enlightened and civilized society. If we wait too long, we do so at our own risk.
Acknowledgment: Many thanks to Danny Goroff, Jim Kurose, Theresa Bourgeois, and colleagues at Google for insightful comments on drafts of this column.
1. Asimov, I. Robots and Empire. Doubleday, 1985.
2. Asimov, I. "Runaround" in I, Robot. Gnome Press, 1950.
3. Goodman, E. The Atomic Age of Data: Policy for the Internet of Things. Aspen Institute Report, 2015.
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Sponsoring us this time is Crafty Charlie, and our lucky winner will receive the prize indicated on the main Diva's Blog Page..
Back to my card now, made in an easel style so I could include baby birth details. The stamp is a lovely digi from Meljen's and the papers are Crafters Companion.
Sketch Saturday - Sketch No 223
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The afternoon sun is filtering through the leaves, green to light green as the breeze rustles through. I sit in my tower and listen as an oriole sings. Wheet…wheet wheet….wheeta wheeta wheeta. I'm surrounded by windows up here, high in the treetops of what we call the eagles nest. Aristotle said "Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot". And I am in my most appropriate spot. My soul is happy.
As Dad and I drove to the north woods this morning, as each mile passed, I could feel myself becoming lighter. It was as if little pieces of worries were just falling off with each turn of the wheels. For the next week or so, there will be peace and quiet here. Time to write, time to read, time to sit and breathe the forest. In a couple of weeks, the woods will ring with shouts, there will be laughter and splashes on the lake, as my brothers and sisters, nephews, and grandchildren all make an appearance in this blessed place. And it is a blessed place.
We call it Shonas, which means a piece of heaven, and for our family, it is a piece of heaven. Not just the cabin, which is lovely and unique, but the entire property, the lakes, the woods, the trails, even the swamps. There is magic here. When you are quiet, when you listen closely, you can hear the footsteps of deer as they make their way down to the shore to get a drink. As the sun begins to set, you hear the mournful cry of the loons. In the early morning light an eagle will perch on a branch 30 feet away. When you are tired, or troubled, the woods will bring you peace.
There is the magic of a child's wonder, as you watch them watch a fish swim under the pier. There is the magic in their shrieks as they take their first jump into the cool waters of the lake. In the awe in their eyes as they watch a fawn cross the path no more than a hundred feet in front of them.
There is the magic of conversations with siblings that I see far too seldom. Of shared tasks and silly jokes. Of quiet talks with my dad, and tales told by my mom. Shonas is a place where time can, for a bit, stand still. And that is magic. It is why my soul feels that it is in the "most appropriate spot" and I am happy.


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M097 Additions and alterations to Skelmorlie SchoolAddress: Skelmorlie
Date: 1894
Client: Skelmorlie School Board
Authorship: (Office)
John Honeyman & Keppie's additions and alterations to Skelmorlie School, costing just over £1000, appear to have included new classrooms: mason and joiner work was carried out and new dual desks were purchased.
Authorship: This is one of over 270 jobs carried out in the office of John Honeyman & Keppie (Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh from 1901) during Mackintosh's time there. Mackintosh undoubtedly worked on many of these, but there is no specific evidence for his involvement in this case.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AllPolitics, April 14) -- Jim McDougal, the former Whitewater business partner of Bill and Hillary Clinton, was sentenced today to three years in prison and a year of house arrest. He had faced as much as 84 years of imprisonment, but Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr recommended a reduced sentence.
McDougal was convicted almost a year ago of 18 felonies involving his now-defunct Arkansas savings and loan, Madison Guaranty, but his sentencing was delayed after he agreed to cooperate with Starr's investigation into his failed Whitewater partnership with the Clintons.
In court, Starr described McDougal as being at the "epicenter" of his case, and said that his testimony has led the independent counsel's office to additional evidence that independently corroborated McDougal's story.
U.S. District Judge George Howard sentenced McDougal to three years in prison, three years' probation and a $10,000 fine. McDougal also faces one year under house arrest after the prison sentence is completed and was ordered to pay, "if able," $4.27 million in restitution to the Small Business Administration and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Starr's effort for a reduced sentence for McDougal is seen as bad news for the Clinton White House. McDougal also hinted that his evidence could be damaging. Last year, the Arkansas businessman was asked if his testimony would absolve his former friends of wrongdoing. When asked if this statement was still operative, McDougal said, "I wouldn't go to the bank on that."(160K wav sound)
Starr has been interested in the relationship between Madison Guaranty and Whitewater, and wants to know whether the failed real estate deal contributed to the S&L's failure, which cost taxpayers well more than $60 million.
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McDougal expressed satisfaction with the verdict, saying, "I think Judge Howard has been relatively understanding considering all the charges."
In an interview with CNN's Bob Franken on Sunday, McDougal said, "I feel a great deal of remorse for what I have done ... and I hope that I can be forgiven by the people that I have hurt."
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Tony Abbott and like-minded conservatives are in the midst of a concerted push to claim back the heart and soul of the Liberal party and potentially reinstall him as leader should the party find itself in opposition after next year's federal election.
The tight-knit group, which includes Abbott, the MP for Hughes, Craig Kelly, the MP for Canning in Perth, Andrew Hastie, and the New South Wales senator Jim Molan have embarked on a series of events at rightwing branches exhorting conservatives to take back control of the Liberal agenda.
On Thursday night Abbott will hold a gala fundraiser for his campaign to retain the seat of Warringah, where he is almost certain to face a significant challenge from an independent in next year's federal election.
The event, at Doltone House, is being billed as "Mobilising good Australians to help the Liberal party win the next federal election".
Exactly who the "good" Australians might be was left undefined but his speech on Thursday nightwill occur roughly the same time as Abbott's nemesis, the former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, appears on the ABC's Q&A program.
The group has already held at least two other events in the past six weeks.
The controversial speaking campaign comes as the last few contentious preselections for state and federal Liberal seats in NSW take place.
In what could prove a flashpoint, the moderate wing has so far defied a bid by the prime minister, Scott Morrison, to allow Kelly to remain the member for Hughes. Kelly, a climate sceptic and close ally of Abbott, is under challenge from Kent Johns who has the numbers and made way for Kelly in the last election.
"Craig Kelly thinks his only constituency is people who watch Sky," one senior Liberal said. "He's been a terrible local member."
Kelly confirmed on Wednesday evening that he would become a regular on Sky's Outsiders program, appearing once a week.
Another senior Liberal said there were fears Kelly could sit on the crossbench for the remainder of the term if he was not selected as the candidate, which would be problematic for a government already in minority.
Meanwhile the NSW premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has written to preselectors in the state seat of north shore in a bid to save moderate Felicity Wilson, who is under challenge from hard-right candidate Tim James, another close ally of Abbott's.
Abbott and his group have been holding a series of functions aimed at inspiring the conservatives to step up for what is likely to be a bitter internal struggle within the powerful NSW branch should the Liberals do poorly at the polls.
Themes at these talks are the myth of the climate change crisis, the rise of the left agenda and the need to make Australia secure.
Kelly told the Guardian these events were not an organised tour but simply a response to requests from branches to make themselves available.
"Its important to make branch meetings as attractive and entertaining as possible, and when I can, I accept invitations," he said.
Six weeks ago Abbott and his group were star billing at the Middle Harbour Yacht squadron. Only Kelly and Molan appeared, running the gauntlet of about 100 demonstrators, mostly locals, who turned out in driving rain to protest the Liberals' lack of climate change policy.
Kelly delivered a full-throated critique of the left's alleged myths of climate change and a defence of the fossil fuel industry, a tape obtained by the Guardian shows.
Kelly told his audience that "30 years ago, the temperature was the same globally about where it was today", even though the Bureau of Meteorology and other international agencies estimate the planet has already warmed more than 1C in the past century.
He also claimed that fossil fuels have made us safer from the climate, which he says has always been dangerous.
Molan praised Kelly for leading the push to overturn the national energy guarantee, saying it was backbenchers who prosecuted the argument "with science and determination".
The group was back rallying the troops at Maroubra Juniors club the night before the Wentworth byelection, which the Liberals lost to the independent and gay rights campaigner Kerryn Phelps. She campaigned forcefully on a platform of taking action on climate change, getting refugee children off Nauru and the disunity and chaos in the Liberal party.
Billed as "Back from the Brink: Saving Australia from the Left's agenda", and organised by the conservative Bellevue Hill branch, the panel featured Abbott, Kelly, Molan and the Australian Conservatives' NSW upper house candidate Riccardo Bosi.
Under questioning from the moderator, Tim Blair, a rightwing columnist for the Daily Telegraph, the Liberal speakers warmed to the task of urging the party faithful to claim back the Liberal party from the dangerous moderates.
According to those who attended, Abbott was prime ministerial, urging the rank and file to get out and support the Liberal candidate, Dave Sharma, the next morning. He sung Sharma's praises, in a move designed to contrast his actions with those of Turnbull, who went overseas for the duration of the campaign and failed to endorse his successor.
"I got the distinct impression he was making a bid to become leader again," one attendee said.
Kelly returned to climate change and how more coal-fired power stations were needed, while several in the crowd spoke passionately about the need for the Liberal party to return to its conservative roots.
Surprisingly, for an event organised by a Liberal party branch, the speakers shared the stage with Bosi, a candidate for the Australian Conservatives.
Bosi, a former SAS officer, has also spoken at events organised by the anti-Islam, anti-immigration group True Blue Crew.
In June, at one of their rallies, he declared Australia was in an "economic, moral and cultural war" and "under attack from international forces". He declared the 45th parliament illegitimate due to the dual citizenship cases, and accused the major parties of trying to change Australia with "out-of-control immigration and refugee programs" .
Bosi also dismissed 70,000 years of Aboriginal settlement saying it was only in the past 250 years that "we have created a society that is the wonder of the world".
He has called on supporters to emulate the Trump phenomenon and "take back Australia".
On Sky News' Outsiders' program Bosi defended the behaviour of SAS officers under investigation for allegedly killing unarmed men in Afghanistan and said that "whether people like it or not, the whole purpose of the defence force is to kill people".
A spokesman for Abbott said: "As a former leader, Mr Abbott is aware of the debt he owes the Liberal party and he does his best to support any branch that invites him along to speak. This means that in addition to his other duties, he regularly attends party functions across the country."


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Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! Hosted by Reading Reality.
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date. It's a fun meme where we gather to share what we've read last week and our reading plans for this week.
Here are the rules:
1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a page
3. Pick out 2 lines that are SPOILER FREE
4. Name the title, author, etc.
Each week we will post a new Top Ten list that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.
Random Thursday is my own blog meme that I decided to go with. Won't say I "created" it since someone else may have and I don't know of it.
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Before our trip to North Korea, we didn't know what to expect; after all, so little of North Korea is known to the outside world. All we knew about the country was based on what we saw on television or read in the newspapers – but we weren't there to seek out the truth in the political debacle; we were there to learn about the country from a humanized point of view and do so, we wanted to meet and interact with its people.
Despite having been shut out of the outside world for centuries, the North Koreans we met were surprisingly curious and friendly towards us. Out on the streets, we smiled and waved at people – many of them coyly giggled, while others waved back enthusiastically. Riding on the subway, we were aware that locals were slightly intimidated by us, but we smiled and talked to them – and they quickly warmed up to us. At a park, we even played finger guessing games with a big group of school children who had crowded around us and poked curiously at our cameras.
While this trip to North Korea left us with more questions than answers, it definitely gave us a chance to get to know its people – who, in my opinion, show us what the country is really all about. Here's a photographic tribute to the North Koreans, who kindly showed us a rare and heartwarming glimpse of their country.
At Mount Ryonggak, we were having a barbecue lunch and enjoying the musical performance our waitresses put up for us – when a big group of school children crowded around to watch the spectacle (us!). We started talking to them, and I even played a few rounds of rock, paper, scissors with them – it ended with tons of laughter and possibly the best memories from the trip.
As we climbed up to a temple on Mt. Ryonggak, we stumbled upon a group of soccer boys who had just finished a match. We were surprised to find that they knew plenty of famous soccer players – like Ronaldo, David Villa, Zidane etc. Apparently these children learn about international footballers when studying sports.
At the foot of the mountain, we found a bride and groom taking wedding photos – our guide had taught us how to say congratulations in Korean (North Korean version is more formal), and upon hearing our greetings, "Chuka Hamnida!" the couple looked thankful.
Children at the Pyongyang Children Palace practice long and hard – as we went around for a tour of the complex, we met talented and bright kids playing on their sitar and working on handicraft.
We met this beautiful, young waitress at our hotel in Kaesong. She has such gentle and kind eyes. At this town, we got a better glimpse into other parts of North Korea – where there were no tall buildings, just small Korean-style houses, dusty roads and people paddling on bicycles.
One of my favorite parts of the trip was our walk along Taedong River in downtown Pyongyang. We were used to following our guides and not loitering around on our own, but suddenly, we were given the freedom to stroll along the riverfront and interact with fishermen and kids by the water – it was a liberating feeling. We saw this couple rowing on boats, enjoying their leisure time, and we couldn't help but snap a photo.
At the Korean War Museum, we met this military guide who maintained a stern and serious look despite her gentle demeanor. During a conversation with one of our American group mates, she said, "Our country is divided into two because of the Americans. Without them, we would still be one country." The moment was intense but it was clear that while both had starkly different opinions, they both respected their differences.
On board the U.S.S Pueblo, we took a tour of the American espionage ship with this lady military guide. In the cabin, she pointed out the exact spot where one of the American spies was killed – it was right beneath my feet – I shuddered and left with shivers in my spine.
This was our military guide at the DMZ, with our well-spoken guide Miss Pak by his side. Having worked at the demilitarized zone for more than a decade, this guide has all his life experiences written on his face.
To end this photo essay, I leave you with a photo of two military guides at the DMZ – on the North Korean side. Separated by a small concrete line, they stand just steps away from the boundary that divides their country permanently into two.
Disclaimer: Our experience was made possible by Koryo Tours but all opinions expressed above are my own.


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There are many dedicated professionals in Kenosha County who devote their lives to the safety and well being of children including child protective services workers, police officers, circuit court judges, medical personnel, and foster/ adoptive parents. In the video below, you will hear from individuals about when children are removed from unsafe situations and provided care, love and support in foster care or with relatives. You will learn how these families work with provided services to solved their problems and make the necessary changes so that their children can be safely returned to their loving care. You will also hear how though adoption, forever families are found for those children whose parents are unable to make the necessary changes to provide a safe and loving home for their children.
In Kenosha 80 to 100 families enter the child welfare system due to abuse and/or neglect annually. These are the stories of their journey home.
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4 May 2016
Japanese Robin
A male Japanese Robin to the north of Hakodate, a bird I'd never photographed before..............until this Tuesday morning.
This is a fairly common summer visitor to Hokkaido and is mainly a passage migrant in our neck of the woods. Unlike Ruropean Robins they are very skulking and difficult to photograph. They also generally occur in dark moist wooded areas where the light is never good.
Thanks To Hideki Kato who put me onto this bird.
It was difficult to get a clear view of it.
It did hop onto a dead log though............
When I went back to the car for something it popped up on a tree stump in the sunshine, I got back just as it disappeared back into the undergrowth...................
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Wonderful series of pictures. What luck (and skill, of course) to get such great shots for the first time.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Latin America business potential for Island
Bermuda's business chiefs will be out in force at next month's World Captive Forum.
The event, to be held in Florida, will include several speakers from Bermuda including lawyers, regulators and business leaders.
And Bermuda delegates will use the event to try and bring new business to Bermuda, especially from Latin America.
Brian Quinn, founding director and owner of Granite Management, will discuss the use of captives to control healthcare costs.
Granite is a captive management expert and international employee benefit consulting company.
The firm specialises in the reinsurance and/or financing of international employee benefit programmes aimed at reducing the cost for companies.
Mr Quinn said: "I will be talking about employee benefits and using a captive to effectively manage employee benefits.
"We specialise in employee benefits and to meet clients, and people I have done work with are there [at the forum] as well, so it's good for us."
Mr Quinn said the forum's location in Boca Raton, Florida, plus its 25 year history, meant it attracted a large number of delegates from the potentially lucrative Latin American region.
He said: "It's a world captive forum and there is a big Latin American presence — a lot of companies go for the Latin American business.
"It's a good conference and very focused."
Eduardo Fox, an economist at legal firm Appleby, will feature on a panel discussion looking at growth and challenges in the Latin American captive market.
Mr Fox said that there had been "exponential growth" in business from Latin America since 2000 when Bermuda started negotiations to sign a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with Mexico — the first agreement between an offshore jurisdiction and a Latin American nation.
He added: "That opened the door to an enhanced reputation for Bermuda and increased the interest Mexico and other countries in Latin America have in Bermuda. We are perhaps the most trusted offshore jurisdiction in Latin America."
Mr Fox said that the TIEA with Mexico had been followed by others with Colombia and Argentina.
"They do not consider Bermuda a preferential tax regime — a tax haven."
Mr Fox said Bermuda had made inroads into the Latin America market.
"We started to scratch the surface as of 2000. We now have some of the largest companies in Latin America represented in Bermuda and we have captives represented in Bermuda.
"And we have others brewing. By the end of January we will have another four or five.
Mr Fox said Bermuda had also set up the first captive from Peru.
He added: "One company, which will be setting up in Bermuda, the original contact was made at last year's conference.
"We are now working on that very large company which is very influential in that area. We should be able to access not only their clients, but smaller companies because they all talk to each other.
"We have gone out of our way to accommodate them, and I'm sure that message will be passed on."
Mr Fox said: "Colombia is our most dynamic country at the moment, but Mexico is now starting to catch up and it's a much larger market than Colombia."
And he added that once the TIEA signed with Brazil comes into effect "we will enjoy the same advantages we have with Colombia, Mexico and Argentina."
Shelby Weldon, director of licensing and authorisation at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, will field questions about regulations on a special panel.
He said: "The WCF has evolved over 25 years, attracting those who want to know more about captive solutions to those already in the business who want to keep their finger on the pulse of emerging risks in the marketplace.
"There's been increased interest in, and attendance at, recent conferences from Latin American companies seeking to learn more about the captive solutions Bermuda has to offer.
"Latin America is seen as a region which presents growth opportunities for the Bermuda captive market and provides a good opportunity to tell the Bermuda story to the Latin American decision makers.
"Overall, the WCF has served as a good base for Bermuda to showcase its expertise as the largest captive domicile in the world."
The World Captive Forum features delegates from all over the world, including Europe, North America and Latin America.
Mr Fox said: "It's a very international conference and a very important one. We will be meeting some of the influencers in Latin America. They actually like to help Bermuda, they like Bermuda and some of them are even clients of Bermuda."
Other Bermuda speakers at the forum include Michael Woodroffe, of independent insurance and reinsurance intermediary Kirkway International.
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When it comes to "Guardians of the Galaxy," expect a lot Ga-more-a.
OK, admittedly, that's not the greatest pun, but we'll have plenty of time to work on them, since James Gunn just announced he will return for a third "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie.
That means, barring something catastrophic happening in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," Zoe Saldana's Gamora, Chris Pratt's Star-Lord, Vin Diesel's Groot, and the rest of the crew are likely coming back!
Gunn made the announcement on Facebook Monday, saying he wanted to share the news with the fans, aka the "most important people in the Guardiansverse."
"Yes, I'm returning to write and direct 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,'" he wrote.
Gunn credits his relationships with Marvel and Disney as big factors in his decision to return, saying, "I can't fricking wait to get started."
Even though "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" isn't out until May 5, Gunn teased the newly announced movie, revealing that the third "Guardians" would come after "Avengers: Infinity War" and "conclude the story of this iteration of the Guardians of the Galaxy," helping to "catapult both old and new Marvel characters into the next ten years and beyond."
See Gunn's full post below. It appears the galaxy will be in good hands for many years to come.


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Obama's Political Enemy Arrested
D'Souza is arrested and his co-producer shows his support in this open letter.
In America, we have a long tradition of not doing what is commonly done in too many other countries — criminalizing dissent through the selective enforcement of the law. But that has seemingly changed in Obama's America.
Yesterday, I explained the politically-motivated events that led to Dinesh's indictment on campaign-finance charges to the Hollywood Reporter. In the same article, I explained that the Feds have chosen to pursue this alleged minor violation in the same way the IRS targeted conservative Tea Party groups for retribution. In light of the way the IRS has been used to stifle dissent, this arrest should send shivers down the spines of all freedom-loving Americans.
Our production team for America has issued the following statement: "We believe this is an unfortunate misunderstanding arising out of Dinesh D'Souza's desire to help the uphill campaign of a friend. There was no intent to do anything illegal or corrupt in any way. This will have no impact on the film America, which will be released on the Fourth of July this year as previously announced. Filming is on schedule and D'Souza will continue to lead the enterprise."
Neither the filmmakers nor the American public can allow this prosecution to deter us from the film's release, and I am calling upon the American people to show their elected officials that this kind of selective prosecution will not stand by joining us at the box office.
I look forward to my good friend Dinesh being vindicated as we hold federal authorities accountable to enforce the law equally and without mind to their personal political agenda. You can leave your support on Dinesh's Facebook Page and with a #StandWithDinesh tweet.
As one insightful commenter wrote on the article in THR, Obama's DOJ is out to settle scores.
All my best,
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Home Buying Guide: Frequently Asked Questions
For Charlotte Area Real Estate
Have a questions about buying a home or condo in Charlotte? I've got you covered. Check here to see if your question has already been answered, and scroll down for additional home buying resources, information, and a tool that allows you to easily search for homes and condos in the greater Charlotte area. Please don't hesitate to give me a call if you have any other questions!
What's the difference between the different Charlotte communities?
Charlotte has tons of neighborhoods and condo communities, so the right neighborhood for you will likely depend on your lifestyle and what kind of home you're looking for.
Check out my different Charlotte neighborhood guides to get a better feel for the communities. Let me know if you'd like more information about a particular neighborhood or complex, and I'd be happy to help.
What kind of mortgage should I use to buy a home in Charlotte?
This depends on your finances; your credit score, lending history, and annual income. The best way to figure out which mortgage is right for you is to sit down with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage.
During this process, the lender will review all of your finances. They'll go over your credit score, credit history, annual income, and debt to see how much the bank is willing to lend you. I recommend meeting with at least two different lenders before deciding on one; this way, you can be sure you're getting the best deal.
There are a number of different mortgages available, but here are the most common types:
Conventional Mortgage: This is probably what what comes to mind when you think of a 'mortgage.' This typically includes a 20% down payment and fixed interest rate.
FHA Mortgage: Offered by the Federal Housing Administration, this program is available to borrowers with lower credit scores. It features low down payments, but requires mortgage insurance, which can increase monthly payments.
VA Mortgage: This loan is available to retired and active-duty military members. With a VA loan, you aren't required to pay a down payment.
USDA Mortgage: Offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this loan is available to homebuyers with lower credit scores looking to buy a home in a more rural area. Although Charlotte isn't rural, some of its surrounding communities may qualify for a USDA loan!
Am I better off buying or renting a home?
This depends on a number of factors, like your finances, any debts you may have, what you're comfortable paying each month, and whether or not you're ready to invest in an area.
Contrary to what many people might think, it's not just about the monthly mortgage costs vs. monthly rent costs. Buying a home comes with a myriad of financial and personal benefits: you get to really put down roots, make your home your own, and increase your credit score while building wealth.
At the same time, you're also going to be completely responsible for maintaining your home, paying your homeowners insurance, and footing the bill for any repairs.
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Offhollywood Pictures, RED ONE deliver feature-film look for 'Splinterheads'
"Splinterheads," the new independent feature film from Atlantic Pictures in association with Offhollywood Pictures and producer Darren Goldberg, was shot with a pair of RED ONE cameras from Offhollywood.
Offhollywood Pictures, the content development and production arm of Offhollywood, partnered with the producers to supply RED ONE cameras and technical support as well as post-production and DCP authoring services for the coming-of-age comedy.
"Splinterheads" is the story of Justin Frost, a 20-something slacker who has decided that his "thing" is that he has no "thing" at all. When a small-time carnival rolls into town, he meets a gorgeous con artist. The pair goes on an adventure, and Frost quickly falls for her and finds a reason to get direction in his life.
According to Goldberg, working with a digital format allowed the film's actors to improvise without causing any concern about, in his words, "blowing through our budget." It also gave the producer a great deal of flexibility in post production, he added.
"In addition to being recognized as a funny, charming and energetic film, 'Splinterheads' has been praised by early reviewers for having a polished look and a 'shine' unusual in low-budget independent films," said Offhollywood CTO and co-founder Mark Pederson. Offhollywood's RED support and post-production services helped give the movie a high-end visual quality worthy of theatrical release, he added.
"Splinterheads" was the first film to be screened in Offhollywood's new digital cinema screening room. The 35-seat theater, which serves digital intermediates in the day and special industry events and screenings in evenings, features Dolby 3-D, 35mm and DCP projection.
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Emjoi Epislim AP9LC Epilator review
In my ongoing, hopeless war against my body hair, I often turn to … unconventional contraptions and procedures. At least, unconventional for a guy. Especially a straight one. That isn't in porn or professional fighting. Rip my nose hairs out by hand if I couldn't find a trimmer? Ayup. Own a grooming device with multiple attachments? Right here, buddy. Wax my back? Yeah, done it a few times. Nair? Yes, yes I have done Nair. It didn't work very well and left a chemical burn on me for a few days.
So, when Stomper gave Lady Jaye an Emjoi Epislim awhile ago, I was intrigued. The Epislim is basically a device made by Satan. There's a whirling set of … devil claws? Fuck if I know what they are really called, that rip your hair out. It is very similar to the Epilady, except the Epislim is smaller. The devil claws only cover about an inch-wide area. Instead of legs and underarms (or the "bikini area," as I was told), I was after the hairs that grew along the tops of my fingers. I don't know really why I wanted them gone. Maybe it's because chimps have hairy fingers, and I am trying to avoid the primate comparison as much as possible. I might be a hairy bastard, but I'm going to be a hairy bastard on my own terms.
I fired up the Epislim, which is powered by two AA batteries. The power switch made me a little nervous. There is a safety nipple that has to be depressed in order to flip up the power switch. That's right, this bitch has a safety. The second thing that made me pause was the incredible roar that came from such a small device. It was as if a giant demon had been smooshed down into a tiny plastic housing. I shrugged and ran the Epislim over the top of my thumb.
It wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't really that bad, either. Certainly not as bad as getting my back waxed. I did wince a few times, and possibly said "Ow." I found that different parts of different fingers were more sensitive than others. The worst parts were the fingertips of my index and pinky fingers. My middle fingers were the least sensitive. I guess flipping the bird so often toughed them up.
About two weeks ago I decided to try the Epislim out on my toes. That hurt. No idea what the big deal was, but I tried again a few days later and didn't even finish my first toe. I was tempted to try "other areas" just for the sake of this review but I don't want my manhood ripped off by the devil claws. Maybe for another post.
Regrowth on my fingers started in about a day or two. I waited three more days and I went after my hands again with the Epislim. The devil claws whirred to life and snatched off all my hairs. I've done this about four or five times. Either my hair is finally giving up or I'm fooling myself, but I think it's taking more time to grow back. Either way, I'm pleased with the Epislim. It does what it says, seems durable, and was inexpensive ($18 before shipping at Amazon.com or similar vendors).
Emjoi Epislim AP9LC Epilator, I rip out
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Our eyelashes contain hair follicles with plenty of oil glands. These follicles can become clogged and irritated due to various kinds of infections. This can trigger an inflammation known as blepharitis. In fact, blepharitis or eyelid inflammation affects millions of people around the world. Eyelid hygiene is essential to get rid of this condition over time. There are also natural treatments for eyelid inflammation. This read offers information on how to treat blepharitis naturally. Read more on the Blepharitis treatment: http://www.dryeyesclinic.co.uk/BlepharitisTreatment.
The exact cause of eyelid inflammation is not yet known. But certain factors can increase your risk of getting the condition. Lice, eyelash mites, dandruff on your scalp, eye makeup, and allergic reactions are some of the most common risk factors in this regard. Also, malfunctioning oil glands and certain bacterial infections can increase your risk of blepharitis. The condition causes a lot of discomfort and can even affect your vision in the long run if it is not treated properly. This is why it is important that you take immediate steps to treat the condition as soon as you notice the symptoms of blepharitis.
Maintaining good eyelid hygiene is important to get rid of the condition. In fact, blepharitis can become a persistent problem most of the time. This is why it is important that you practice a good skin and eyelid hygiene schedule. This can help prevent recurrences of the illness. You should cleanse your eyes on a regular basis with lukewarm water. A cleansing solution, prescribed by your doctor, can also help maintain proper eyelid hygiene. This will prevent crusts from forming on the lashes.
Castor oil is very effective in treating blepharitis. The ricinoleic acid in the oil acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. It relieves the burning sensation, itching, and irritation associated with the condition. First, use a warm compress on your eyelid for five minutes. Soak a cotton swab in a few drops of castor oil. Place the cotton swab over the closed eyelashes before you go to bed. Rinse the eyelashes thoroughly with warm water the next morning. Repeat this process once or twice daily for a few days at a stretch. This will help reduce the inflammation associated with blepharitis.
In conclusion, blepharitis affects millions of people across the world. Although the condition cannot be cured permanently, the symptoms of the condition can be reduced with an effective eyelid cleansing routine. This read offers information on how to treat blepharitis naturally.


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Conscious Sedation Certified
At Sanchez Dental, continuing education and certification is important to us. Drs. Greg and Gary Sanchez have spent the last 20 years pursuing knowledge about dentistry, gaining membership in several relevant organizations and completing courses and certifications to ensure we're always at the top of our field.
We're proudly certified by DOCS, or the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the organization that oversees continuing education and regulations for conscious sedation dentistry. This certification means that we're experts in the field – we're "The Sedation Guys," and we're very proud of this title!
DOCS offers numerous continuing education courses, which we take advantage of when we can. It's important to us that we're always learning the newest and most effective treatment methods so that we can put them to work treating our patients.
We also ensure that we are aware of and following New Mexico conscious sedation regulations at all times.
If you're looking for sleep dentistry in Albuquerque, you can't do any better than Sanchez Dental. We have the experience, the knowledge and the compassion to provide premium and attentive care to every patient who walks through our door.
Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and see the difference for yourself. Patient satisfaction is our top priority, and we're committed to helping Albuquerque residents feel more confident in their smiles without the fear and anxiety often associated with visiting the dentist.
Wondering if sedation dentistry is right for you? Call Sanchez Dental today to find out!


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So is this a trend? The next big thing? Hearing a lot of late 40's and early 50's back room blues cabaret inspired music lately. Its big, sometimes campy and even a little naughty. Like Devil Doll below and even the trending Nick Waterhouse, this style of music is on the rise. Music that takes you back to another era. An early style that is re-emerging anew as something new.
Imelda hails from Dublin Ireland but is unlike any singer I've in my collection from the Emerald Ilse. This album is just enormous fun. Song like big bad hansom man pulls you in and takes you to another place and time. The best way to travel. The fore mentioned song along with Wild About My Lovin and Johnny Got a Boom Boom follow the same winning formula. Check it out. https://new.myspace.com/imeldamay1/music


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Where Can You Find a List of Names of the Soldiers Who Fought in Vietnam?
Find a list of the names of soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War by visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., or by viewing the names online at TheWall-USA.com. Both the physical location of The Wall and the virtual wall honor those soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War, whether living or dead. As of 2015, there are 58,272 names listed on the memorial.
Jan Scruggs and several fellow veterans founded the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund in April 1979. Scruggs himself served in Vietnam in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1969 to 1970. The organization's founding purpose is to acknowledge and recognize the service and sacrifice of all Americans who served during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund lobbied Congress for a two-acre plot of land within Constitution Gardens.
Senator Mathias of Maryland and Senator Warner of Virginia supported the effort. President Jimmy Carter approved, and on July 1, 1980, he signed legislation that provided the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund a site within Constitution Gardens near the Lincoln Memorial. Work on the wall began in March 1982, with a dedication following eight months later.
As of 2015, the U.S. National Park Service cares for the memorial.


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Tarot Spreads
The below are links to tarot spreads I find useful. If they are not mine, then I will tell you where I got them. If they are mine, I will tell you where I got the inspiration.
- About Love spread: a spread from That's Totally Tarot with an extra card
- Ancestor spread: a spread I devised in an attempt to connect with my ancestors of blood, heart and spirit.
- Binding spread: for identifying and removing whatever keeps you from moving forward.
- Daily/Weekly spread: a spread I adapted from Tarot Elements.
- Dark Moon spread: a spread I found in one of my notebooks. To be used during the time of the dark moon.
- Deck Interview spread: found this somewhere and tweaked it.
- Full Moon spread: my own spread
- Garden spread: a spread I adapted from tarot in a teacup
- Ian Corrigan's Druidic Layout or my version of it (ADF related)
- Jackass spread: a spread for when you are being a jackass and can't help it
- "Let's Ask the Fey" spread: I found a spread in the back of Heart of Faeries Oracle and tweaked it to fit my needs.
- Moon-cycle Spread: how to start a new cycle, I designed it for a specific reading.
- Lost and Found spread: no idea who the original author is
- New Year Spread: A spread from here with some tweaks. Good for the new year or maybe a birthday spread.
- The Quadrivia: a spread on choices
- Portrait Spread: similar to the snapshot spread. From Mona Lisa Tarot LWB
- Relationship Spread: taken from the princess and the sea
- Snapshot spread: to learn about someone. Original spread found here.
- Spiritual Guidance spread: taken from Tarot Made Easy by Nancy Garen.
- About your Spirit Guide from Tarot Notes – Major and Minor
- Thea's Spread based on a spread from the novella "True Colors" by Thea Harrison. Strong spread.
- Touching Base Spread: a spread for getting the feel for the situation.
- Tree Spread: connecting roots to branches via a bridge
- Witch's Hat: Halloween or situation spread. Original found here.
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Race Logos
Here is a shield race logo. I guess it is suited more for a human race. The orange stands for "Worthwhile Ambition", the red stands for "Warrior, Martyr, Military Strength", the green stands for "Hope, loyalty in love" and finally the blue stands for, "Strength, Loyalty". The symbol on the top left of the shield stands for Aquarius. The symbol on the bottom left is a symbol for earth. The symbol on the top right is of bones crossed for war or strength. The symbol on the bottom right is the of the eagle. Hope you enjoy.
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Dear All,
Please find attached the poster for the next Winchester District Practice, Broughton, Monday Week – and my apologies for the shorter amount of notice than usual/than I prefer.
We've been successful in attracting good numbers at our recent District Practices, and the Broughton (ground floor) ring will be an interesting experience. The local band will very much appreciate your attendance.
Best wishes,
District Secretary
PS. The next quarterly meeting will be on 12th August: the usual format, bring-your-own picnic and a relaxing stroll through the Hampshire countryside. Quite which bit of the Hampshire countryside is yet to be resolved, however. I have one route which is "in the bag" but not very suitable owing to a big wedding at one of the churches, and another possibility for which I await decisions from the tower reps. Wish me luck ….
Link to Poster – please display in your tower


text: UCC Two Big Industries That Can Benefit from Video-Conferencing Technology December 20, 2017 All types of businesses, small to large, can benefit from video-conferencing technology in one way or another, allowing for improved customer service, better collaboration, and enhanced productivity. Video conferencing can help companies reduce travel risk, shorten meetings, optimize information exchange, connect dispersed staff without the travel expense, improve flexibility, and provide a competitive advantage. There are two vertical industries, however, that are truly worth targeting by resellers; these are healthcare and education. Let's take a look at each one. Healthcare Video conferencing has successfully addressed all types of educational, managerial, and patient challenges in all sizes of hospitals and healthcare facilities, and the market is growing every year. According to research, the global market for video-conferencing equipment and services is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.5 percent from 2015 to 2023. Video conferencing can offer great tools to those in the healthcare industry. Telemedicine and HD video-conferencing systems give doctors the opportunity to connect with patients and other parts of the medical staff quickly and easily. Some of the ways that video-conferencing technology benefits the healthcare industry are: Cost Savings - Even from long distances apart, doctors can interact via video with their patients, get test results, and even speak directly with those providing treatment at the patient's location. In addition, video conferencing reduces the time and expense associated with travel and the related carbon footprint, which can help a hospital meet its environmental objectives. Simplified Ongoing Education - For medical professionals who have limited time to travel to update their education and certifications, video conferencing is a great solution. Group Training - Training new employees can be difficult, especially if there are large groups of trainees across multiple locations. Video conferencing is an ideal solution for providing information on benefits, policies, and compliance to new employees regardless of how many need training or where they are. Video Conferencing Improves Quality of Care - By using video conferencing, a hospital can often eliminate the need to transfer a patient who needs specialized ongoing care to a different facility. Treatment delivery can be improved, because doctors in other locations can speak directly with those administering care or with specialists and can also make clinical diagnoses and consult with patients. Improved Competitive Advantage - With the use of video-conferencing tools, medical professionals can share knowledge on a wider scale to facilitate faster, better medical decisions. Video conferencing can also be used to create more personal, one-to-one relationships between staff members, creating a more cohesive, productive team. Education The education industry can also use video conferences for many things, both inside the classroom and out. More than a third of US schools now regularly use video conferencing in the classroom. The growth in the education sector is expected to continue as schools look to expand curriculums while controlling costs. Some of the ways that schools, students, and teachers can benefit from video conferencing are: Reduced Training Costs - Teacher training, often held several times over the course of a school year, can become time-consuming and expensive. Video conferencing can be used to reduce the time and cost requirements and can also work for specialized training and administrative meetings. Enhanced Curriculum - When time or budget issues make field trips impossible or impractical, video conferencing can be an excellent substitute. This can help schools save money on planning and execution and save students money typically associated with field trips. Expert Interaction - Many school systems are adopting video-conferencing technology to allow experts to talk and interact with students. This gives students the opportunity to move from beyond the textbook to speaking with important people, top experts, and famous personalities who can help improve student engagement. Classrooms Without Boundaries - Video conferencing can be used to help teach students who are remotely located in rural areas, other cities, and even other countries, giving everyone the opportunity to learn. The ability to share information between classes is another advantage, giving students the opportunity to learn about other places, putting a face to different cultures. Record and Archive Sessions - Whether a student missed a class or simply wants to go over the content during his or her study time, video-conferencing recording and archiving capabilities allow sessions to be stored for future access. This technology can also be beneficial to teachers unable to attend staff meetings live. Remote Meetings with Parents - Video-conferencing applications can help parents and teachers avoid scheduling conflicts by allowing them to meet remotely. Teachers and parents gain the ability to meet each other as close to face to face as possible while saving time and improving meeting productivity. Justifying an investment in video conferencing is easy, because the returns are available in many ways. Video conferencing allows the right people to access necessary information when they need it, no matter where they may be, reducing travel costs and increasing productive time. Almost any industry can benefit from video-conferencing applications and tools, and VARs that take the time to learn the needs of two of the biggest industries—healthcare and education—will be able to sell to these organizations over and over again, easily and profitably. Does your company understand the needs of the healthcare and education markets when it comes to video-conferencing technology? Please comment below.


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People Who Are Close Become Part Of Our Identity
In the News (from psychologytoday.com): "A new study has confirmed that humankind's capacity for love and friendship sets us apart from all other species. Researchers at University of Virginia have found that humans are hardwired to empathize with those close to them at a neural level.
"People in your social network literally become entwined with your sense of self at a neural level. 'With familiarity, other people become part of ourselves,' …
"Humans have evolved to have our self-identity become woven into a neural tapestry with our loved ones. James Coan said, "Our self comes to include the people we feel close to. This likely is because humans need to have friends and allies who they can side with and see as being the same as themselves. And as people spend more time together, they become more similar." …
"'The correlation between self and friend was remarkably similar,' Coan said. "The finding shows the brain's remarkable capacity to model self to others; that people close to us become a part of ourselves, and that is not just metaphor or poetry, it's very real. Literally we are under threat when a friend is under threat. But not so when a stranger is under threat."
"'It's essentially a breakdown of self and other; our self comes to include the people we become close to,' Coan said. 'If a friend is under threat, it becomes the same as if we ourselves are under threat. We can understand the pain or difficulty they may be going through in the same way we understand our own pain.'"
My Comment: In general, we are parts of a common network, a web of relationships. We have yet to discover its universality. Accordingly, we can understand the extent to which we each shape each others' lives, which means that a complete connection between us will bring us to a perfect existence. Out of necessity, everyone becomes close and connects as in a network.
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Interesting piece. Whereas I think it's a contributor, I also have noticed that there seem to be numerous species that show the same kind of dedication and passion not only for their own but for others, including other animals. In my opinion it has to be something more than just love and friendship that sets us apart; maybe it's the capacity to actually "know" about the two things that separates us, since animals are only going off instinct.


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Obviously, it seems a bit weird to talk about eating birds, while this blog IS about a (pet) bird. However, I can see Vinny imitate the gobble-gobble of a turkey, but I don't see a turkey greet us and laugh at/with us and say Coca Cola, and sit on my shoulder watching tv with us. That's the difference and that's nature.
Before we got Vinny, we did our research on boarding for Vinny, since obviously you can't take anything with feathers from Europe to the States. And even if it was possible, having to buy a full ticket for a bird that weighs around 420 grams (almost 15 ounces), seems a bit excessive.
So we chose to give Vinny another safe home for the 17 days that we were gone. Surprisingly, the solution was only half an hour drive away, and cost a mere 5 euros per day. Very reasonable price, compared to bird-boarding in the USA, or for cats/dogs anywhere. And it is at the local bird-expert vet.
|The Vet: Dierenziekenhuis & hotel Drachten. Photo source: www.dierenziekenhuisdrachten.nl
This was truly a test for us. We've only had him for 8 months, but we've never left him behind for more than half a day, let alone with strangers. We weren't afraid that anything was going to happen to our boy, just that he might scream all day, cause a few bite wounds here and there or be a holy hell terror for the 2 weeks. Obviously, if that would happen, we'd be extra anxious to bring him there next time, or leave him behind anywhere, for that matter.
We prepped everything. We had 17 days of his special bean mix, a baggie of pellets, some fresh fruit, a handful of toys and a short document with some basic instructions. Okay, we may have gone a bit overboard with that last one. It was 2 pages describing his feeding pattern, his general behavior, his vocabulary and emergency contact information. They probably had a few giggles over that, but we didn't care.
|Charlie & Darwin
During our stay in the States, especially the first few days, we joked about calling in to see how he was doing. I had to put my foot down several times to prevent my girlfriend from calling. Especially with the 2 page manifest on Vinny-care, I didn't want to seem like the typical over-concerned parent.
Just for your information: the budgie-duo Charlie and Darwin were housed at my parents for a total of 3 weeks and of course they were treated like royalty with fresh fruits and veggies every day and lots and lots of attention, including from my niece and nephew who were over almost every day to say hi to them. They even had a room with a view!
Then, it was time. We came back home on a Monday morning, and went to pick up Vinny that same afternoon.
Immediately after checking in at the vet's front desk, we heard that everything went great and it turned out that everyone of the vet's staff loved Vinny. They took him out of the cage to fly around a bit, he had a lot of company, he was the sweetest bird ever, didn't bite, didn't growl, didn't scream ... a true model bird! No signs of his earlier biting stage he went through, no signs of upcoming puberty, no signs of general bad behavior whatsoever.
As you can imagine, we were very relieved! We raised Vinny well, so far. And now we feel confident that whenever we do want or need to go travelling, we can easily leave our pet behind.
|Vinny after he took a shower back at home
Passed, with flying colors!
Do you have any experiences with boarding your bird, any stories that stick out? Good or bad? Feel free to let us know by commenting!
The pictures of the birds are ours (also the grilled one). Other picture courtesy of Dierenziekenhuis Drachten (the vet, from their excellent website).


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According to @evleaks, what you're looking at here is a forthcoming iPhone gaming controller from mobile peripheral purveyor Moga. Like the simpler Logitech leak we saw before, the new controller mimics one of the reference designs released by Apple in the documentation for iOS 7.
The leaked hardware has a more angular, easier-to-grip design than what we saw before; it looks a bit like someone stuffed an iPhone inside an Xbox controller. According to another image, the controller collapses to a more compact package when you take the iPhone out of it. Thumbsticks could really change the way you play some games. And if @evleaks is right about the 1800 mAh battery built into this thing , it'll change the way you play by making sure you never have to stop. [@evleaks]
Even more images reveal that the rumored Moga controller above will be called "Ace Power Controller" The also give us a sense for the thickness of the gadget, which will have some thickness to it—In a good way.


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Evasi0n Jailbreakers Sending High Referral Traffic to Mega
What do Evasi0n and Mega have in common? Before you start thinking of something very philosophical, let me tell you: they are two giants (in their respective fields, of course) boosting the success of each other's services.
First it was Mega, Kim Dotcom's Megaupload Phoenix reborn from its ashes: it was destroyed by the US authorities, but has been reborn as Mega.co.nz and received well-deserved, wide media coverage, which contributed to its fresh, rapidly growing, impressive user base. According to TorrentFreak, Mega had three million members a month after its launch, and it's growing.
Evasi0n seconded Mega, coming two weeks after the site launched. The hackers that called themselves Evad3rs, have released the highly anticipated jailbreak tool that set more than 7 million iDevices free within a couple days of its launch. The latest numbers reveal that roughly 18 million iOS device users have opted to use Evasi0n.
Turns out, the two are contributing to each other's growth, as TorrentFreak highlights:
"According to Alexa, Evasi0n.com is currently supplying 5.63% of Mega.co.nz's web traffic. The only referrer to send more traffic is Google with 6.46%, two places ahead of Facebook sending 5.17%."
"On the flipside Mega.co.nz also feeds Evasi0n.com. Of all Evasi0n.com users, 8.35% had visited Mega.co.nz directly before. Google is Evasi0n's number one referrer with 15.77%."
"Finally, while we're on the subject of webstats, as pointed out by a user on Twitter today, in just a matter of months Mega.co.nz has grown from nothing to become the third most-visited .co.nz domain."
Isn't that something? Considering that this is an unofficial partnership, it is quite fruitful for both parties.


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Source: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) is set to start implementing a plan for a next generation data centre to meet its business expansion needs and its markets' long-term development needs.
HKEx has received approval from Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation to acquire an 11,000-square-metre site (which is equivalent to a site of about 118,000 square feet) in Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate for the project. Under its preliminary plan, HKEx intends to construct a three-storey data centre and information technology (IT) office space with a total floor area of 143,000 square feet.
The data centre in Tseung Kwan O will consolidate the primary data centres for all HKEx's markets and clearing houses systems, as well as certain IT development and support staff. HKEx currently has primary data centres in two separate locations in Hong Kong and backup centres in three other locations in the city.
A self-built data centre best suits HKEx's long-term development needs as a high level of security can be maintained and HKEx will be able to install modern data centre facilities and technology to keep system up-time at the top level. In addition, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate provides an efficient and cost effective solution.
HKEx aims to take possession of the site in the first half of this year. The data centre for HKEx's securities market will be relocated approximately 26 months after site possession, so its relocation is expected to be completed around mid-2012. The data centres for HKEx's derivatives market and clearing houses will be relocated in the 12 months following relocation of the date centre for the securities market. The tentative target period for completion of the entire project is the middle of 2013.
The preliminary cost estimate, which covers land premium and costs for construction, facilities, office fittings, relocation and technology upgrades, is approximately $700 million over the next three years. However, the building and facility design and other details are not yet final so the cost estimate will be subject to change. HKEx will fund the project with its internal resources.
"Technology and data centre operations play a critical role at HKEx, ensuring the delivery of the secure, reliable and effective IT services needed to run the exchanges and clearing houses. They also support reliable trading and clearing infrastructure for all HKEx Participants and information vendors, as well as the investing public," HKEx Chief Executive Charles Li said.
"The data centre project shows our commitment to further strengthening our market infrastructure to support our markets' long-term development," he said.
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Today (26 Jun) marks the launch of a new digital-focused office by the Singapore Government.
Called the Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) office, the announcement was made by Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran in his opening speech at this year's edition of the Smart Nation Summit.
The office aims to "work better with the private sector to unlock the opportunities present in a 'digital-as-usual age'".
Said Mr Iswaran during his opening speech: "In Singapore, our vision is for a digital economy where every business is digitally empowered, every worker is digitally skilled, and every citizen is digitally connected."
To do this, the office was set up to help "the Government and the private sector […] work together as 'trusted partners and co-creators of solutions'".
DISG will be the "first stop" for firms in digital industry-related matters, and will even help them in aspects like "securing talent and market access, building capabilities and [going] international".
Mr Iswaran also revealed that the DISG helped support the establishment of Grab's new headquarters in Singapore.
"There are several other projects of similar ilk in the DISG pipeline, which will also bring broader benefits for Singapore's digital ecosystem, including the creation of an estimated 10,000 new jobs over the next three years," he added.
Beyond tech jobs, roles in areas like finance, HR, innovation, and business development will also be created.
According to a press release, the new office will bring together 45 existing officers from the Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore, and the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA).
The idea of a 'Digital Economy Agreement' was also raised by Mr Iswaran, which is set to be a "new form of agreement which anchors cooperation among like-minded countries on the digital economy".
These Agreements aim to "put in place clear and harmonised rules for greater interoperability between digital frameworks, and to guard against digital and data barriers".
"[They] will also establish international rules and benchmarks, to address newer areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital identities."


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Weiss, McCoy share lead
Defending champion Casey Weiss wanted to keep things simple in round one of the Coors Tournament of Champions on Thursday at Amarillo Country Club.
He accomplished his goal and as a result shares the lead with Josh McCoy at 2-under 68.
One shot back at 1-under 69 is Zack Norrell, and six-time T of C winner Tom Doughtie, the oldest player in the field at 57, is fourth at 1-over 71.
Only three of the 11 players in the 17th annual event are under par entering today's second round that will begin at 8 a.m. at Tascosa Golf Club's Tascosa layout.
''Any time I can keep it under par at Amarillo Country Club is a good round,'' said Weiss, who also won this event in 2007. ''I played a solid round, and that's what I wanted to accomplish.
''My goal was to hit fairways and greens and putt consistently well.''
He did that by hitting 13-of-14 fairways to lead the field, 13-of-18 greens in regulation (trailing only Luke Kane in that category) and needed 29 putts (which ranked fifth in the field).
He made few mistakes as he made three birdies and had only one bogey on his scorecard.
McCoy, who said he has played more golf the past three weeks than he had in more than eight months, also made three birdies and had one bogey.
He and Norrell won last week's Coors Partnership at Comanche Trail to become the final qualifiers for this event, and momentum appeared to carry over to some degree.
''I'm happy with this round,'' said McCoy, the former Perryton High standout who played at Texas A&M. ''Before playing in the Whing Ding three weeks ago, I had only played in one tournament this summer (the KVII/Toot'n Totum Charity Classic), and didn't play well.
''I'm not sure how much last week's play carried over to this round, but I'm not complaining.''
He ranked last in fairways hit with just 3-of-14 but hit 11-of-18 greens and needed only 26 putts, which ranked first along with Borger's Tyler Fernandez, who shot an opening 3-over 73.
Norrell, who is playing on a broken ankle he suffered while playing with his young sons this year, led the field with five birdies but made four bogeys in his round. He hit 7-of-14 fairways at the tree-lined ACC layout, 12-of-18 greens and had 28 putts, which tied for third with Jay Held, who opened with an 8-over 78.
Kane, who led in greens hit (14-of-18), is tied for fifth with Fernandez at 3-over 73. He has been plagued much of the summer by inconsistent putting, and it showed in this round as he needed 34, which ranked last in the field.
Colin Cruz, playing in the T of C for the first time along with McCoy, Norrell, Fernandez, Ben Prewett, Jay Held and Rick Higgins, shot 4-over 74. Prewett shot 6-over 76, and Higgins had 8-over 78.
Kyle Kelting, winner of the Miller Lite Open and Michelob Ultra Men's City Championship in early June, opened with a 7-over 77.
He was even par until hitting out of bounds twice at No. 14 en route to a quadruple-bogey 8, then made triple-bogey 7 at No. 15 before making three straight pars to conclude his round.
** Golf scores, Page 6C