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Kindergartens ਕਿੰਡਰਗਾਰਟਨ, In North America, kindergartens are often found in large buildings, typically in the same building as primary grades.
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Plantations ਪੌਦੇ, Sugar and tobacco plantations were established in the 17th century, worked by imported African slaves.


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Wiesława Krystyna Nizioł – polska matematyk, zajmująca się geometrią algebraiczna: teoria p-adyczna Hodga, Galois representations, p-adic cohomology.

Życiorys
Studiowała na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim od 1980 do 1984 roku informatykę, zdobywszy tam tytuł magistra, dzięki pracy "Metody projektowania i specyfikacji algorytmów systolicznych", jej promotorem był Wojciech Rytter. Do roku 1988 pracowała na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim jako adiunkta. Uzyskała doktora na Uniwersytecie Princeton w 1991 roku pod kierunkiem Gerda Faltingsa. W 2012 roku wyjechała do Francji, gdzie zaczęła pracować w Centre national de la recherche scientifique.

W 2006 roku wygłosiła wykład sekcyjny na Międzynarodowym Kongresie Matematyków w Madrycie.

Profesor wizytujący
Posada wizytującą w:

 Uniwersytet Harvarda, 1991-92.
 Instytut Matematyki w Naukach Przyrodniczych im. Maxa Plancka, 1996-1997.
 IHP, Paryż, Kwiecień 1997, Styczeń-Marzec 2010.
 Uniwersytet w Strasburgu,
 CNRS, Maj-Lipiec2002.
 Westfalski Uniwersytet Wilhelma w Münsterze, Czerwiec 2003.
 Cambridge University, Marzec 2004.
 Uniwersytet Tokijski, Czerwiec, 2004.
 Berlin Mathematical School, Summer 2009.
 Institut de mathématiques de Jussieu, Listopad-Grudzień2008, Kwiecień-Czerwiec 2010.
 IAS, Princeton, Visitor, Październik-Grudzień 2010.
 Columbia University, Październik-Grudzień 2010.
 Fields Institute, Toronto, Kwiecień-Maj, 2012.
 BICMR, Pekin, Październik, 2012.
 Uniwersytet Padewski, Październik2013.
 MSRI, Research Professor, Fall 2014.
 Shanghai Center for Mathematical Sciences, Jesień 2016.
 Tata Institute, Mumbaj, Luty 2017.
 Mittag-Leffler Institute, Sztokholm, Kwiecień 2017.
 IAS, Princeton, Member, Jesień 2017.
 Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, Bonn, Kwiecień, 2018.
 Banach Institute, Warszawa, Listopad 2018.

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Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet,  (23 May 181022 October 1855) was a Radical British politician, who served in the coalition cabinet of The Earl of Aberdeen from 1853 until his death in 1855 as First Commissioner of Works and then Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Much later, when justifying to the Queen his own new appointments, Gladstone told her: "For instance, even in Ld Aberdeen's Govt, in 52, Sir William Molesworth had been selected, at that time, a very advanced Radical, but who was perfectly harmless, & took little, or no part... He said these people generally became very moderate, when they were in office", which she admitted had been the case.

Background
Molesworth was born in London and succeeded to the baronetcy in 1823. He was educated privately before entering St John's College, Cambridge as a fellow commoner. Moving to Trinity College, he fought a duel with his tutor, and was sent down from the university. He also studied abroad and at Edinburgh University for some time. Molesworth was a member of the London Electrical Society.

Political career
On the passing of the Reform Act 1832 Molesworth was returned to Parliament for the Eastern division of Cornwall, to support the ministry of Lord Grey. Through Charles Buller he made the acquaintance of George Grote and James Mill, and in April 1835 he founded, in conjunction with Roebuck, the London Review, as an organ of the Philosophic Radicals. After the publication of two volumes he purchased the Westminster Review, and for some time the united magazines were edited by him and John Stuart Mill. Buller and Molesworth were associated with Edward Gibbon Wakefield and his schemes for colonising South Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

From 1837 to 1841 Molesworth sat for Leeds, and acquired considerable influence in the House of Commons by his speeches and by his tact in presiding over the select committee on penal transportation. But his Radicalism made little impression either on the house or on his constituency. In 1839 he commenced and carried to completion, at a cost of £6000, a reprint of the entire miscellaneous and voluminous writings of Thomas Hobbes, which were placed in most of the English university and provincial libraries. The publication did him great disservice in public life, his opponents endeavouring to identify him with the freethinking opinions of Hobbes in religion as well as with the philosopher's conclusions in favor of despotic government. From 1841 to 1845 he had no seat in parliament, but in 1842 served as High Sheriff of Cornwall.

In 1845 Molesworth was returned for Southwark, and retained that seat until his death. On his return to parliament he devoted special attention to the condition of the colonies, and was the ardent champion of their self-government. In January 1853, Lord Aberdeen included him as the only Radical in his coalition cabinet as First Commissioner of Works, the chief work by which his name was brought into prominence at this time being the construction of the new Westminster Bridge; he also was the first to open Kew Gardens on Sundays. In July 1855, he was made Colonial Secretary, an office he held until his death in October of the same year.

Personal life
It is known that Molesworth collected, paraphrased and published many of the works of Thomas Hobbes between 1839 and 1845 in the eleven volumes of The English Works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury; Now First Collected and Edited by Sir William Molesworth, Bart. Those works included Hobbes's translation of the Iliad.

Molesworth became engaged in June and married Andalusia Grant Carstairs on 9 July 1844. She had been a singer and was not from a noble family. Moleworth's family were opposed to the match.

He died on 22 October 1855, aged 45. He had no children, and the baronetcy passed to a cousin. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery, London, on the north side of the main path leading from the entrance to the central chapel.

The philanthropist John Passmore Edwards installed a likeness of Sir William Molesworth as a memorial medallion in the Borough Road public library in Southwark as a mark of appreciation such that, "In so doing, we gratefully remember illustrious and useful lives into whose labours we have entered, and keep before us examples worthy of admiration."

Biography
Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Life of the Right Hon. Sir William Molesworth, London: Macmillan,  1901
Alison Adburgham, A Radical Aristocrat: the Rt. Hon. Sir William Molesworth, Bart., PC, MP of Pencarrow and his wife Andalusia. (Padstow: Tabb House, 1980)

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I became ill in 2000 with a resistant form of Staph Septaecaemia, and went into clinical shock before help was given, so a lot of damage was done at this stage. I never really recovered from this and the ensuing years became a battle for diagnosis and a fight to not be dismissed as yet another stressed out menopausal woman!!! Finally in 2004 I thought I had the diagnosis of what was wrong with me as I had gone from being a superfit superwoman who could run at a million miles an hour without blinking into a person who couldn't get to the top of the stairs without stopping to catch my breath.
Initially I was misdiagnosed (we think) with a heart condition - Aortic Outflow Tract obstruction and treated with beta blockers for a year. I then developed multiple pulmonary embolisms, and more tests followed because I was getting more symptomatic. These tests revealed that I did have Pulmonary Hypertension at this stage it was thought to be primary but in 2005 I became quite ill again and this time they redid a CT Scan that was done some 2 years earlier only to find that I had very bad Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and Fibrosis and this was also present in my veins and artery's, forming obstructions in blood flow to my lungs. This is now thought to be the cause of my ongoing PH.
Cure - None, we have tried so many now and my body seems to react with everything, to the degree that it is even questionable as to whether a lung transplant would be possible. Drugs tried and some still on are:- Bosentan, Warfarin, Lasix, Spironolactone, Prednisolone, Warfarin, Oxycontin, Oxynorm, Oxaxepam, Ketamine, Maxolon, Dolasetron, Infliximab IV, Cyclophosphamide IV, and a few others to boot.
Nothing seems to have worked so far, awaiting a wonder drug or transplant I am one of those people that are too well for transplant but too ill to lead any sort of normal life and getting very fed up with not living.


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Q: I don't understand this unexpected output, can anyone explain? I expect the output as
[1,4,9,10,#]

but I am getting
[1,4,9,10]

Can anyone explain the reason as to why is that happening?
str = "adij"
mainstr = []
for i in range(0, len(str)):
    if 97 <= ord(str[i]) <= 107:
        mainstr.append(ord(str[i]) - 96)
    if ord(str[i]) > 107:
        mainstr.append(ord(str[i]) - 96)
        mainstr.append('#')
print mainstr

A: It's because ord(str[i]) is never greater than 107:
>>> ord("j") > 107
False
>>> ord("j")
106

therefore mainstr.append("#") is never even reached.

Other things you should fix:

*

*you should never call your variable str, str already means something (it's the string class)

*In Python, you can compare strings directly. Use "a" <= str[i] <= "k".

*You can just iterate over the characters in a string without a counter:
for character in theString:
    if "a" <= character <= "k":
        # ...

A: Character 107 is 'k'. There are no characters in your string that follow 'k' lexicographically, so the if statement that contains mainstr.append('#') is never triggered. The code that would add '#' to your list is never executed.

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The location of Nottingham, with a couple of universities and several smaller universities, has a large and different student population, which has added its own creative and unpatient flavor to the city's young neighborhoods. Some 40 000 full-time students make Nottingham their place of education, existence, work, and entertainment. To learn about Studenttcareerpoint, click here
The particular University of Nottingham will be the largest educational institution in the city, with about thirty-two 000 registered students in 2005. In addition, it features undoubtedly one of Britain's most prominent medical, and educational institutions and staff, the Queen's Medical Centre teaching clinic. The principal University Park Grounds lies just to the gulf of the Nottingham city heart, filled with award-winning buildings and green space. University Park your car has a dozen halls connected with residence for first calendar year students (and others who want to stay on campus), each positioning 200-300 students: Ancaster Lounge, Cavendish Hall, Scripps Lounge, Derby Hall, Florence Trunk Hall, Hugh Stewart Lounge, Lenton and Wortley Lounge, Lincoln hall, Nightingale Lounge, Rutland Hall, Sherwood Lounge, and Willoughby Hall.
Small nearby satellite campuses are classified as the Jubilee Campus, with its residence halls (Melton Lounge, Newark Hall, and Southwell Hall), the Sutton Bonington Campus (with Bonington Lounge made up of a conglomeration connected with smaller residences), and the King's Meadow Campus. The school also maintains two foreign campuses in Malaysia in addition to China.
The University,, connected with the Nottingham Students' Union, consists of one hundred fifty university student societies and several special interest clubs. The University's sports teams engage in the British Universities Sporting activities Association. In addition, the undergraduates with the University produce a student publication called "Impact," run typically by the University Radio Nottingham, along with stage shows and unique attractions at the New Theatre. Usually, the "Campus 14" is a series involving bars on the University Playground campus; new students will often be secretly challenged to typically complete the "bar crawl" of taking at least one drink at each spot.
The University of Nottingham's main rival in the area is Nottingham Trent University or college (named for the Trent Sea, which flows through the hub of town). It started as Trent Polytechnic, and later it was Nottingham Polytechnic. Still, it started as a full-fledged university in 1992 and now teaches around 25 000 students annually, focusing on various practicals and high-end trades.
Like their rival institution, Nottingham Trent has multiple campuses. Typically the central campus, located close to Shakespeare Street downtown, is called the City Campus. Clifton Grounds, home to humanities and science departments, and Brackenhurst Campus, which focuses on the countryside and animal sciences, are on the area's fringes.
The Nottingham Trent Scholars Union coordinates the activities involving some three dozen scholar organizations and maintains numerous student shops, bars, health clubs, and other amenities. They also coordinate weekly music nights, submit the "Platform" student magazine, and produce the Take a flight FM and Kick Radio programs.
Other schools in the neighborhood which contribute to the lively scholar culture include New College or University Nottingham, the Nottingham Institution of Fashion, Confetti Institute involving Creative Technologies, Nottingham Secondary school, Bilborough College, Chilwell Institution, Nottingham High School for Girls, Southern region Nottingham College, the Greenwood Dale Technology College, plus the Nottingham Bluecoat School along with Technology College.
The Old Marketplace Square, Canalside, the Ribbons Market, and Hockley Town are popular areas for off-campus student entertainment. The actual Waterfront and The Corner Home are popular gathering locations, as are The Palais, Ohm, Bar non-e, Cucamara, Lizard Lounge, The Cookie Golf club, Jongleurs, Bell Inn, Daniel's Hall, The Square, Muse, and the other three hundred as well as fifty pubs, bars, golf clubs, and restaurants. One ought not to miss a visit to En Olde Trip to Jerusalem, possibly — the oldest bar in England, built half within a cave in the side of the sandstone bluff.
The city offers numerous music venues, particularly Rock City, The Save Rooms, Stealth, The Interpersonal, Junktion 7, The Old Angel, The Edge, Media, Ocean, The actual Bomb, Blueprint, The Functions, and the Boat Club, besides the Royal Concert Hall and also the Nottingham Arena. There are also several cinemas, live theatres, as well as interactive art galleries to suit the actual visually inclined. The Basement Park, Abbey Court,
The actual "LeftLion" underground magazine, and the website, provide a practical manual on music and social situations for students and young people. The corporation is named after the leftmost on the pair of giant stones, which,h decorate the steps on the Council House in Outdated Market Square — rumor has it the big left-hand cat is named "Brian," while the other is "Ryan." The sq has also been a gathering area for student events and celebrations, such as the winning of the European Cup and the S. A. Cup by community football team Nottingham Mend.
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Q: How does session middleware generally verify browser sessions? I've been using session middleware to build web apps for years: from PHP's built-in session handling layer to node's connect session middleware. However, I've never tried (or needed) to roll my own session handling layer. How would one go about it? What sort of checks are necessary to provide at least some modicum of security against HTTP session highjacking?
I figure setting a cookie with a token to keep track of the session, and then perhaps some check to see that the originating IP address of the session doesn't change and that the client browser software remains consistent.  Hoping to hear about current best-practices...


Blockchain advisor Stuart Wilson says the new Samsung smartphone with its cryptocurrency wallet and the rumours that Facebook is creating its own coin can only be good news for mass adoption.
After a career spent working for American Express and in fintech, he is now a blockchain advisor, working with businesses who are considering using blockchain technology.
He is the founder and CTO at Blockchain Advisory which seeks to bring clarity to the "often confusing topics of blockchain, Bitcoin, distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies and related innovations." It aims to advise how innovations will add value to their businesses now and in the future.
He says there is no need for people to talk endlessly about the deep aspects of cryptography or maths to see what the use cases could be for blockchain.
Blockchain is already being used by the likes of Walmart to check the provenance of goods in the food supply chain and if issues arise they can be resolved much more quickly using blockchain.
Cryptocurrencies have made a lot of people wealthy almost "by accident," he says. Those who have become "unexpectedly wealthy" can read a chart on a screen but may not fully understand the underlying blockchain technology.
"Some of the problem can be a lack of imagination as people think that everything has already been solved by technology," (when clearly it hasn't).
The lack of mass adoption can be frustrating as fintech innovation can often be linked to money laundering problems. He cites the recent resignation of Revolut's Chief Financial Officer over the removal of money laundering technology on its site as an example.
"There's no evidence it allowed any suspicious transactions and the company says it was because the software was not working," he says.
This type of story can get in the way of innovation, though, he argues.
The rumours of the Facebook coin which could be used within its messaging function, is another example of the move towards greater adoption of the technology.
If the Facebook initiative comes off, he says it could help "crack the identity issue and help prevent the fear of money laundering and crime." The pseudonymous wallets, which are currently just a string of numbers, would then become associated with a Facebook profile.
He points to contactless payments on card payments which became more prevalent once the limit was lifted. "You can now buy a typical small round of drinks, or half a pint if you are in London," he jokes.
"Like other transactions, you do not think about the technology no worry about security – it's an easy way to achieve a goal." Blockchain and cryptocurrency will achieve this when it becomes the quick and easiest way to carry out transactions.
With International Women's Day fast approaching this week, he says the gender imbalance in IT is something he finds fascinating. When embarking on his career in the early 1990s, there was a lot more women in computing jobs, he says.
"The lack of diversity was not talked about as a concern at the time," he says. Since then, there has been a rise in computer gaming which tends to be more male than female. He believes the work environment is also important to encourage more women into blockchain.
When he was working at Amex, he says they made deliberate efforts to ensure fairness in recruiting – if there was a new cohort of 10 recruits, they'd aim to find five women and five men.
He also believes that different functions should rotate – so marketing (which is perceived as a more female-dominated area) and HR, finance and technology roles should be mixed.
His aim is to demystify blockchain for companies and he urges anyone who is struggling to get in touch to see if he can help. Among his clients are a solar company that's looking at how it can capture data from solar power to create carbon credits which can be traded and a film company that's looking to disrupt the traditional fundraising process.
Another barrier to big companies embracing the technology could be some of the players in the space, he adds. We talk about the idealism of Brock Pierce, who I interviewed for Coin Rivet recently.
"It's a business which can be seen to be dominated by hippies, anarchists and those who may want to bring down the banking systems as well as criminals, but the technology's here to stay," he adds.
The post Stuart Wilson: How Facebook and Samsung interest will help mass adoption of blockchain appeared first on Coin Rivet.


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Deposition Author(s): Faham, S., Bowie, J.U.
Bicelle crystallization: a new method for crystallizing membrane proteins yields a monomeric bacteriorhodopsin structure.
Obtaining crystals of membrane proteins that diffract to high resolution remains a major stumbling block in structure determination. Here we present a new method for crystallizing membrane proteins from a bicelle forming lipid/detergent mixture. The method is flexible and simple to use. As a test case, bacteriorhodopsin (bR) from Halobacterium salinarum was crystallized from a bicellar solution, yielding a new bR crystal form. The crystals belong to space group P2(1) with unit cell dimensions of a=45.0 A, b=108.9 A, c=55.9 A, beta=113.58 degrees and a dimeric asymmetric unit. The structure was solved by molecular replacement and refined at 2.0 A resolution. In all previous bR structures the protein is organized as a parallel trimer, but in the crystals grown from bicelles, the individual bR subunits are arranged in an antiparallel fashion.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1570, USA.


The United States government has pledged its unalloyed support for Nigeria as it gets ready for next year's 2019 general elections.
The United States according to the Consul General, Mr. John Bray, said Nigeria being the biggest democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, its stability is crucial to the security and economic prosperity of the rest of the continent.
Speaking at a function during this year's World Press Freedom Day in Lagos which had as theme 'Media and the Transparency of the 2019 Elections, he affirmed the position of the United States in ensuring a free, fair and transparent election next year.
"I have been in Nigeria for nearly six years. I have been Consul General since 2015 and as CG, I have visited each of the 17 states in southern Nigeria, almost all of them on multiple locations.
"I have spoken with hundreds, perhaps thousands of Nigerians about democracy, elections, and the history of Nigeria.
"These conversations have confirmed my belief that Nigeria has a vibrant democracy.
"Democratic societies are not infallible but they are accountable, and the exchange of ideas is the foundation for accountable governance.
"Peaceful and credible elections are essential to Nigeria's continued economic, political, and social development so I am interested in your discussions today on media and the transparency of the 2019 election.
"Nigeria plays a vital role on the world stage and as the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria's stability is crucial to the security and economic prosperity of the rest of the continent.
Brays while cautioning the media in the reportage of elections in the country said they have an important role to play in the election process.
"You will foster active debate, provide investigative reporting, and serve as a forum to express different points of view.
"And you as journalists, make sure this doesn't happen by providing information, researching, conducting interviews, and then educating the electorate.
"The people of Nigeria rely on your unbiased and accurate coverage of the campaign season and the elections. That is why your role is so important.
"As the 2019 election draws near, the U.S. mission supports your efforts to provide objective and balanced reporting to the Nigerian people," he said.


I sure hope that this flies -- it has the potential to be hugely beneficial to both Apple and IBM -- as well as their customers.
... I cannot think of two finer corporations than these two.
Damn it to hell! Steve Jobs would never have … er, no hang on. Ignore me. Sorry.
This is good news albeit they are very late to the game. They just added ApplePay and I hope their apps include using the Apple Watch as well. I would love to dump their bank card and 100% ApplePay at cashier,ATMs, and online.
This and many other examples of IBM, SAP and Cisco working to bring iOS and "mobile first" applications to the enterprise are all part of the changes in "computing". This is all about changing work-flows, processes, and even occupations in some of the largest companies in the world. It leads to using more mobile devices (iPhone and iPad) as part of the occupation - relying on PC's less. This is why Apple is not wrong at all to focus on iPad/iPhone as "Post-PC" devices. It does take time of course (IBM partnership to start this is about 2-years old I think).
Perfect example of long-term thinking by Apple. When the deals with IBM and later with Cisco and SAP were announced, all the pundits could think about was how many extra iPads would be sold next month. It's really about how many devices will be sold over the next decade.


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ALBUM REVIEW: Dion - Born To Be With You - 1975(Phil Spector International Records)
Dion DiMucci spent the late 60's and a good chunk of the 70's rediscovering himself after years of chemical dependency; this was achieved through a series of albums targeted toward the MOR/AC market. This particular album was a fine example of his new introspective approach and will mainly appeal to those listeners who need to tune out from life for a half hour by retreating to their dimly lit den. 9 times out of 10, the source of our own problem(s) is in our back yard, whether that back yard is in our mind or at a physical homestead.
A good 3/4 of this album has a murky, dirge-like sound, thanks mainly to...you guessed it...the Phil Spector Wall Of Sound. Listening to these tracks reminds me of Jackie DeShannon's version of "The Weight" sparring with George Harrison's "Bangla Desh." If you're looking for a little peppiness and a small reminder of Dion's teen idol Laurie Records era, then the only track that qualifies is the eighth and final track, "Good Lovin' Man."
2 of the tracks have a clearer production and sound to me like early James Taylor meeting Jim Croce("Your Own Back Yard" and "New York City Song"). "Your Own Back Yard" will probably stand out for you from the rest of the pack, and rightfully so; it had previously been released as a non-LP single in 1970 on Warner Brothers. The rest of the tracks were recorded in 1974.
Please note that the below streaming link pairs the album with his 1976 effort "Streetheart" as well as a Phil Spector involved non-LP 1976 single(track 9).
Stay tuned for more album or single reviews in the future and keep rediscovering those lost oldies on The Retro Attic!
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SINGLE CURRENTLY IN THE RETRO ATTIC'S ROTATION: Your Own Back Yard - peaked at #75 in Billboard on 7/3/70. And we have it in stereo(mono is much more common)!
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THE NEWEST ADDS AS OF MAY 1, 2022
As you will see, I am starting to make a habit out of adding more oldies "standards." Listeners, for the most part, want familiarity when they tune in. That way, they stand a better chance at being amazed when they hear a lost single as the next track. At least I hope so! Anyways, here are The Retro Attic's latest adds:
1910 Fruitgum Company - Simon Says - Mono Single Mix
The Allman Brothers Band - Crazy Love
America - A Horse With No Name
America - Sister Golden Hair
Bad Company - Feel Like Makin' Love
Bad Company - Silver, Blue & Gold
The Band - Don't Do It
Barnaby Bye - Can't Live This Way
Shirley Bassey - Goldfinger - Single Mix
Archie Bell & The Drells - I Can't Stop Dancing
The Blue Ridge Rangers - Jambalaya(On The Bayou)
Jimmy Buffett - Come Monday
Jimmy Buffett - Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes
Glen Campbell - Where's The Playground Susie
Bernadette Carroll - Party Girl
Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - Twine Time
Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
Chicago - Free
Jim Croce - Chain Gang Medley
Vic Damone - An Affair To Remember(Our Love Affair)
Mac Davis - Burnin' Thing
Joey Dee & The Starliters - What Kind Of Love Is This
John Denver - It Makes Me Giggle
Neil Diamond - Soolaimon(African Trilogy II)
The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin'
The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy
Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
The Four Lads - Enchanted Island
Doug Franklin With The Bluenotes - My Lucky Love
Freddie & The Dreamers - I'm Telling You Now
Freddie & The Dreamers - You Were Made For Me
J. Geils Band - Must Of Got Lost - Full Length
Golden Earring - Radar Love - Full Length
Good & Plenty - Livin' In A World Of Make Believe
Rosco Gordon - Shoobie Oobie
Noel Harrison - A Young Girl
Deane Hawley - Look For A Star
Hot Tuna - Keep On Truckin'
Janis Ian - Insanity Comes Quietly To The Structured Mind
The Ikettes - I'm Blue(The Gong Gong Song)
The Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
Billy Joel - Piano Man
LaBelle - What Can I Do For You?
Denise LaSalle - Trapped By A Thing Called Love
Led Zeppelin - Black Dog
Kenny Loggins - Whenever I Call You Friend
Kenny Loggins - This Is It
The Lovelites - How Can I Tell My Mom And Dad
Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light - Full Length
Al Martino - Living A Lie
Mashmakhan - As The Years Go By
Paul McCartney & Wings - Jet
Meat Loaf - You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth(Hot Summer Night)
The Messengers - Window Shopping
Chad Mitchell Trio - The Marvelous Toy
Tim Moore - Second Avenue
Ormandy - Good Day
Donny Osmond - I Have A Dream
The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
The Partridge Family - I Woke Up In Love This Morning
Pointer Sisters - Going Down Slowly
Lou Reed - Walk On The Wild Side
Bobby Rydell - Swingin' School
Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
Paul Simon - Kodachrome
The Steelers - Get It From The Bottom
The Sunshine Company - Look, Here Comes The Sun
The Temptations - Ungena Za Ulimwengu(Unite The World)
Three Dog Night - Play Something Sweet(Brickyard Blues)
Thomas Wayne - Tragedy
Deniece Williams - Baby, Baby My Love's All For You
Wings - Live And Let Die
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Sep 5, 2018 6:09:59 PM
Resin distributors see success amid challenges of 2018
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North American resin distributors are seeing some good things so far in 2018, even if the market is facing some challenges.
Most distribution executives contacted for this story said that their firms' results were up — in dollars or volume in pounds or both — in the first half of the year.
John Jorgensen III has seen all sides of the distribution market this year at Conventus Polymers LLC, the Parsippany, N.J.-based firm where he's co-owner.
2018 "has been a great year for us," he said. "We've seen high double-digit growth, and most of our end markets are up."
"But it's been a crazy year in terms of supply," Jorgensen added. "Polycarbonate has been tight, and nylon 6/6 is crazy right now. We've never had a case where we couldn't supply a customer, but we do a lot of application development, and in some cases we've had to give a secondary [material] option."
Results are what matter
Market challenges haven't prevented most distribution executives interviewed for this story from reporting solid growth.
"Our business is up, and we have an aggressive growth plan," said Ed Holland, president and CEO of M. Holland Co. in Northbrook, Ill. "We're up double digits in pounds. One of the reasons we're doing well is because we've invested in people, technology, new products and acquisitions. Our new business development group is starting to produce."
Bamberger Polymers of Jericho, N.Y., has seen 12 percent volume growth in pounds, according to Mike Pignataro, North American sales vice president for the company.
"We're seeing slow and steady growth in the U.S. and Canada," he said. "There are a lot of good distributors out there, each with their own niche. We're all focused on what we do best and maintaining that business."
Sales volume is up around 6 percent at Osterman & Co. in Cheshire, Conn., according to Dave Dever, distribution sales vice president. The firm's major focus has been on prime grades of branded resins.
Chase Plastics Services Inc. President Kevin Chase said his Clarkston, Mich.-based firm has seen volume up substantially at rates he described as "high single-digit" and three times that of U.S. GDP growth.
"We're having a really good year," said John Moisson, president of Jamplast Inc. in Ellisville, Mo. "Pricing has been relatively stable, volume is good, and our customers have been doing well."
Earnings results
Among publicly held firms, the distribution unit of Avon Lake, Ohio-based PolyOne Corp. saw first-half sales growth of 11 percent, but it saw operating profit for the quarter decline by 5 percent.
"We had a strong first-half revenue gain due to growth in several key markets," PolyOne Distribution President Scott Horn said in an email. "However, our bottom-line results were impacted by continued investment in commercial resources, higher transportation costs and material price increases.
"Raw material increases are driven by cyclical market dynamics, but we expect higher transportation costs to continue for the foreseeable future," he added.
At Nexeo Solutions of The Woodlands, Texas, plastic distribution sales were up 8 percent for the quarter ended March 31, while gross profit increased 3 percent. Officials credited higher selling prices for the sales boost, as the firm's plastics sales volume in pounds was down 4 percent for the quarter.
"Our general theme is that we're seeing growth in line with GDP as we focus on investments and speed and customer intimacy," said Shawn Williams, senior plastics vice president.
Err ... supply?
Uncertain supplies of resins have led to some anxious moments for distributors in the first half.
"A lot of materials are tight," Kevin Chase said. "We're seeing it in nylon 6/6 and polycarbonate and acetal. We're not seeing allocations, but tightness.
"Demand is up, but no [resin maker] has added capacity since before the recession," he added. "Their [return on investment] is just starting to get there."
When material supplies get tight, Chase said his firm "tries to work in the framework of our existing suppliers, but in some cases we have to satisfy customers and look to other options."
On the commodity side, the polypropylene market also has been tight.
"We can sell a lot more of it if we could get it," Ed Holland said. "It's still a challenge. We don't see any relief in polypropylene until 2020 or 2021."
"Customers look to us to solve their problems, but there have been times this year when it's been tough to be a distributor," added Grant John, president and CEO of PolySource LLC in Independence, Mo. "The situation in nylon 6/6 has been challenging. Not all applications can go to other materials."
Moisson at Jamplast agreed that availability of nylon 6/6 has been limited, and that although ABS has been available, "there's not tons of it floating around." Even some supplies of material imported from Asia have been snug, he added.
Marking the markets
Among end markets and resin categories, Moisson said that Jamplast's sales of bio-based products are 20 percent ahead of last year's pace and that it's also seen growth in 3D printing and blends and alloys. On the bioplastics side, Jamplast has worked with bioresin maker NatureWorks for more than 15 years.
At Bamberger, Pignataro cited industrial blow molding as "a big area for us" and added that PE stretch film is also doing well. Many of Bamberger's customers have new capacity "up and running with more to come" in 2018.
Ed Holland said no single market has stood out for his firm this year but that it's seen growth in several of its main end markets, including flexible packaging, rotational molding and automotive.
Kevin Chase added that all areas have been strong for his firm, including automotive lightweighting. "Car builds are down, but companies are doing a better job of metal-to-plastic conversion," he said.
At Conventus, Jorgensen said that his firm's sales were up in oil and gas, building and construction, health care and electrical. He added that Conventus was doing more work with engineering resins and high-performance materials such as polysulfone, polyphenylsulfone and polyetheretherketone in areas of metal replacement.
High density polyethylene has provided growth at Osterman, according to Dever, with higher sales in caps and closures, consumer products and food packaging.
General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials LLC of Clarkston, Mich., has been strong in automotive, industrial and appliance so far in 2018, CEO Greg Boston said.
Health care, transportation and outdoor high-performance markets have led the way for PolyOne because of investments the firm has made in those areas, Horn said. In terms of materials, PolyOne is seeing good growth across both engineering and commodity portfolios with slightly stronger demand for olefinics, he added.
Williams at Nexeo cited health care, general industrial, sports and leisure, building and construction and electronics as areas of strength in the first half. Potential new products for his firm include compounds and materials for wire and cable.
Impact of taxes, tariffs
Although many distribution execs said it was too soon to measure the full impact of changes in U.S. tax policy and of potential tariffs on imported goods, they already were seeing effects in some areas.
"The tax change should be generally positive for most manufacturers," said John at PolySource. "Tariffs had been more manageable and more expected, but now we might see some surprises that lead us to change our strategy."
At General Polymers, Boston said that the tax changes should impact distribution in a positive way because of "overall support for business from the government."
Mike Kirtley, president and chief operating officer for General Polymers, said tariffs could impact companies on the steel side, possibly leading them to look at existing buildings rather than build new ones.
The tax situation is helping Osterman's customers buy new equipment, according to Dever, but he said the new tariffs might lead the firm to do more volume in Central and South America instead of Asia.
Kevin Chase was bullish on the tax cuts, saying they've allowed his firm to double its 401k match to employees and to give raises and bonuses as well.
"Any time you can take money out of the hands of the government and put it into the hands of free enterprise, that's a good thing," Chase said. "We're seeing a Trump bump out there."
M. Holland's customers are also buying new equipment, Ed Holland said, but he added that the tariffs "have multiple issues and none of them are good."
"They've created uncertainty about investing in business," Ed Holland said. "Steel affects auto and supply chains — 20 percent of the cost of a new plant is steel. And our company and many others have worked to set up business with Canada and Mexico."
Changes on the tax side are also helping Jamplast's customers.
"After going through the recession and then being so cautious and conservative, we're finally seeing good optimism and expansion with people buying new machines," Moisson said.
Tariffs might challenge traditional areas but could help Jamplast's sales on the bioplastics side, he added. Moisson said that point was driven home recently when he and his wife were offered paper straws instead of plastic ones at a local restaurant.
Look to the horizon
Most distribution execs expect to see solid results for the rest of 2018. Many firms are addressing the future of the industry, even if they're doing so in different ways.
"I think one of the long-term trends we'll see is big petrochemical firms aligning with big distributors," said Moisson at Jamplast. "Then there will be a second tier [of distributors] aligned with smaller niche-type materials like bio-based resins or elastomers or acrylics to help rep smaller [material] suppliers that don't get attention from larger distributors."
At Bamberger, Pignataro said his firm won't be affected by being recently acquired by Plastiche SA, a Luxembourg firm controlled by the same family that controls materials giant Ravago Group. Ravago's businesses include resin distribution.
"We're still a separate entity with our own sales and management and financing," he said. "There's no intention to change what's worked. We're all excited about the future of industry with the addition of branded distribution partners."
M. Holland might look to add more compounders to its line card, Ed Holland said, and to find ways to benefit from exclusive distribution deals, such as the one it has in the United States for nylon-based materials made by Teknor Apex Co. of Pawtucket, R.I.
He added that consolidation among the customer base has also been a challenge, with several customers now buying directly from resin makers. At the same time, Ed Holland said, M. Holland "always is looking" look to add to its line card through acquisitions or new suppliers.
Conventus plans to "aggressively expand our product line for specialty products with our good value proposition," Jorgensen said. The firm has also added two sales reps in the last year and intends to add one or two more by the end of 2018.
Relationships are also a driver at Osterman.
"This is a relationship business," Dever said. "When my career is over, I want to look back and be proud that we've provided service while being competitive."
He added that Osterman is now working with its seventh sales training class. The firm has hired more than 30 sales reps from its first six classes.
General Polymers recently moved into a new, larger office space and plans to add four or five new sales reps this year, according to Kirtley. The firm has also had its materials approved by several new customers.
PolySource plans to hire two or three more sales reps this year and is looking for new materials to grow its geographic reach.
"We continue to talk to new suppliers to find more materials that fit into our mission," John said.
Nexeo is facing inflationary costs on lumber, pallets, cardboard, steel drums and pails, but it still expects "steady growth" for the rest of the year, according to Williams. The firm plans to build "a more robust online presence" and is providing more access to shipping data and real-time inventory information to its sellers.
The image of plastics remains important to PolyOne, especially in light of recent challenges to single-use plastics and concerns over ocean plastic waste.
"Plastics are extremely valuable materials making important contributions in every industry," PolyOne's Horn said in an email. "Further unlocking that value with more effective, universal recycling and awareness programs will entail collaboration among industry, consumers and infrastructure globally."
Customer relations also remain a big area of focus for Chase and other distributors.
"You have to constantly drive value," Kevin Chase said. "I don't care if you're selling to your sister-in-law. Great companies are good at delivering value services."


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Man With Dwarfism Wears A Hidden Camera To Show How Awful People Treat Him
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Jonathan Novick, a 22-year-old New Yorker with Dwarfism, wanted to show the world what life is like in his shoes.
The saying goes "walk in a mile in someone's shoes" to understand the hardships they face, but 22-year-old Jonathan Novick walked around in his own shoes to show the world what those living with Dwarfism deal with on a daily basis.
Novick was diagnosed with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, when he was young. And though he had a fairly average childhood, he says, things changed when he moved to New York City a year ago. To show the harassment he encountered as a little person walking around in public, he wore a hidden camera and created the documentary above called "Don't Look Down On Me."
After venturing out, the results were nothing short of disturbing. He was stared at, screamed at, called names (like hey "short stuff" and "midget") and was compared to one of the kids on the show "Little People Big World" simply for being little.
"I wanted to stop telling people what happened to me," he says in the video. "I wanted to show people what happened to me."
Truly eye-opening.
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Complete DHS Daily Report for August 1, 2012
• Margarita's Mexican Restaurant in Holland, Michigan, voluntarily shut down after 150 people reported illness after eating there. – Associated Press
11. July 31, Associated Press – (Michigan) 150 sickened after eating at Holland area restaurant. State health officials on the west side of Michigan said the number of people reporting illness after eating at a restaurant in Holland reached 150, the Associated Press reported July 31. The Health Department said Margarita's Mexican Restaurant voluntarily shut down after officials started investigating July 26. The department launched its probe after getting reports of 10 illnesses. Health officials hoped to get results from lab tests the week of July 30. Source: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/07/31/150-sickened-after-eating-at-holland-area-restaurant/
• The ongoing drought could be to blame for about nine water main breaks in July that required Bloomington, Illinois, to send water to Towanda and Hudson the week of July 23. – Bloomington-Normal Pantagraph
20. July 30, Bloomington-Normal Pantagraph – (Illinois) Drought blamed for water main breaks. The ongoing drought could be to blame for an uptick in water main breaks in July that required Bloomington, Illinois, to send Normal water to Towanda and Hudson the week of July 23. The city saw about nine water main breaks in July which the water director said was high compared to the one break in July 2011, two breaks in July 2010, and four breaks in July 2009. "We think some of the breaks we have this month is because of too dry soil," he said. The drying soil shrinks, compacting and causing the pipes to break. He said the city cannot positively attribute any water main breaks to the drought but in several cases there appears to be no other reason. Normal also repaired 6 broken water mains in July. That is only slightly above the four or five the department typically has in an average July. Bloomington's water supply comes from two lakes, which are more vulnerable during a drought than Normal's underground supply. The lakes — Evergreen and Lake Bloomington — were a combined 6.2 feet below average July 30. Voluntary water use restrictions are not triggered until lake levels are 8 feet below normal, which is not expected until September. Source: http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/dought-blamed-for-water-main-breaks/article_a5f7b1f6-daab-11e1-b12e-0019bb2963f4.html
• A cryptography specialist released tools for cracking passwords in wireless and virtual private networks that use a popular encryption protocol based on an algorithm from Microsoft. The tools were released at the Def Con conference July 28. – CNET View 36 below in the Information Technology Sector
• Some 700 people were evacuated from a Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey, after a bomb threat was phoned in July 30, authorities said. The threat was 1 of 12 that was recently phoned in to Walmart stores across the country. – Jersey Journal
38. July 31, Jersey Journal – (New Jersey; Missouri; Kansas) 700 people evacuated from Mill Creek Mall Walmart in latest of 12 bomb threats plaguing its chain stores. Some 700 people were evacuated from the Walmart at the Mill Creek Mall in Secaucus, New Jersey, July 30 after a bomb threat was phoned in, authorities said. The building was cordoned off to the public as police used bomb-sniffing dogs to conduct an extensive search of the 100,000-square-foot facility. No explosive devices were found. The threat was one of 12 that has been recently phoned in to Walmarts across the nation. The Hudson County sheriff said someone called the manager's office in the Walmart that afternoon and said an explosive device was going to go off. The store notified Secaucus police who called the sheriff's office. Trailers in the vicinity of the store were also searched, police said. The Secaucus scare came after 11 bomb threats, 8 in Missouri and 3 in Kansas that were phoned in over the July 28 weekend. Police in Missouri said July 30 they had a telephone number they believed all the threats in the Midwest originated from and their investigation was very active. Source: http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/07/700_people_evacuated_from_mill.html
6. July 30, Riverside Press-Enterprise – (California) Bank robber 'Plain Jane Bandit' strikes again. The "Plain Jane Bandit," suspected in the robbery of six banks in southern California, struck again in Downey, California, July 30. The unidentified woman robbed a Bank of America, according to the FBI. She is being sought for the robberies of two Moreno Valley banks and one robbery each in Wildomar, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, and Buena Park. Source: http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20120730-region-bank-robber-plain-jane-bandit-strikes-again.ece
7. July 30, U.S. Department of Justice – (New York) Two Queens attorneys convicted of mortgage fraud. A federal jury in New York City returned a verdict July 30 convicting 2 attorneys on 10 felony counts for participating in a mortgage fraud scheme that resulted in over $25 million in fraudulently-obtained loans from Countrywide Financial, Fremont Investment and Loan, IndyMac Bank, Sun Trust Mortgage, Inc., Wells Fargo & Company, and New Century Mortgage Corporation. From January 2006 to September 2008, the defendants, partners at a law firm, worked as attorneys at real estate closings for fraudulent home sales. The defendants worked with co-conspirator real estate agents and loan officers to falsify loan documents in order to induce banks to give mortgage loans for properties located in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Many of the properties were purchased by "straw buyers" who had been recruited by the co-conspirator real estate agents and loan officers to purchase the properties. In many instances the straw buyers subsequently failed to make mortgage payments to the lending institutions, and as a result millions of dollars of loans entered default. The defendants profited by paying themselves attorneys' fees from the mortgage loan proceeds. Source: http://www.justice.gov/usao/nye/pr/2012/2012jul30.html
8. July 30, State Island Advance – (New York) No bail for suspect in spree of daily bank robberies, including Staten Island heist. The alleged 1-a-day bank bandit, who authorities said started a 5-day robbery spree in New York City's Staten Island the week of July 23, was held without bail July 30 after his arrest. The man was suspected in five robberies over the course of a week. He was suspected of robbing a Northfield Bank branch July 22 and then of robbing the same Chase branch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, July 23 and July 24. He then allegedly robbed a Citibank branch in Ridgewood, Queens, July 25. And July 26 he was suspected in two incidents in Forest Hills, Queens. The first time, the teller turned him away, so he walked down the block and robbed a second bank instead. Source: http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/07/once-a-day_bank_bandit_who_sta.html
30. July 31, Dark Reading – (International) Hiding SAP attacks in plain sight. As some of the biggest processors of regulated data in any large organization, business-critical applications like enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications from SAP are well within the purview of compliance auditors and malicious attackers. Many organizations believe that if these systems are set behind firewalls, they are safely segmented enough to not require further hardening. However, as one researcher demonstrated at Black Hat the week of July 23, business-critical application servers never process data as an island, and in those connections there are opportunities for attack by hiding malicious packets within admissible ones. Called server-side request forgery (SSRF), the attack technique highlighted by the head of Russian firm ERPScan makes it possible to execute a multi-chained attack on SAP applications that can be executed from the Internet while bypassing firewalls, IDS systems, and internal SAP security configurations. Source: http://www.darkreading.com/database-security/167901020/security/news/240004610/
31. July 30, Agence France-Presse – (International) Hackers topple Huawei routers. Hackers at the Def Con conference were shown how to easily gain access to computer networks through some routers made by Chinese electronics manufacturer Huawei Technologies. The chief of Recurity Labs and his teammate were troubled that Huawei did not issue any security advisories about its routers to warn users to take precautions. The chief referred to the routers studied by Recurity as having technology reminiscent of the 1990s and said once attackers gain access, they could potentially run amok in networks. Recurity did not examine "big boxes," large routers Huawei makes for businesses and telecom networks. Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jVXDPSv7MVxlJGRfmLa6XnyQK3xQ
32. July 30, The Verge – (International) New zero-day exploits in industrial software channel the ghost of Microsoft Bob. A security researcher at the Def Con conference revealed several new zero-day exploits in the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used to interface with industrial machinery. For these latest vulnerabilities, the researcher presented the 17-year-old software, Microsoft Bob. Bob may be long gone, but the researcher showed the captive kiosk interface shares similarities with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) — the software "control panels" for SCADA systems — and demonstrated how they can be manipulated to allow unauthorized access. Source: http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/30/3200342/zero-day-scada-bugs-microsoft-bob-defcon
33. July 30, The H – (International) EFI rootkit for Macs demonstrated. At the Black Hat conference, an Australian security expert demonstrated a rootkit which is able to insert itself into a Macbook Air's EFI firmware and bypass the FileVault hard drive encryption system. Although the concept of an EFI rootkit is not new, this was the first time it was demonstrated live and the hacker used a previously unknown method based on a modified Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter. Source: http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/EFI-rootkit-for-Macs-demonstrated-1655108.html
34. July 30, BBC News – (International) Ubisoft rush to fix security hole exposed by plug-in. Games maker Ubisoft was forced to release an emergency patch to fix a security hole discovered in its Uplay application. A Web browser add-on reportedly left users open to outside attackers gaining control of their computer. The Uplay software is bundled with major titles like Assassin's Creed. The flaw was discovered by a Google employee. It was discovered that any Web site could force users with the plug-in to open any program on their PC. To demonstrate this, one security researcher created a Web site proving the exploits' existence. When a person visited the Web site, the calculator program would launch. While the calculator is harmless, experts warned the technique could be used to launch a potentially malicious program. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19053453
35. July 30, Infosecurity – (International) New Morto worm variant emerges with file infection capability. A new variant of the Morto worm added a file infection capability to the malware's arsenal of weapons, warned a Microsoft researcher. The original Morto worm was able to compromise remote desktop protocol (RDP) connections by exploiting weak administrator passwords, but the new strain has added file infection capability to its repertoire, noted the researcher with the Microsoft Malware Protection Center. He explained that the new Morto variant "infects .EXE files found on fixed and removable drives as well as on default RDP and Administrative shares, but avoids infecting files that contain strings like 'windows', 'winnt', 'qq', 'Outlook', 'System Volume Information' or 'RECYCLER' in their path. Morto also leaves an infection marker, 'PPIF' in infected files." Source: http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/27277/
36. July 28, CNET – (International) Tools boast easy cracking of Microsoft crypto for businesses. A cryptography specialist released tools at the Def Con conference July 28 for easily cracking passwords in wireless and virtual private networks that use a popular encryption protocol based on an algorithm from Microsoft called MS-CHAPv2. The tools crack WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and VPN passwords used by corporations and organizations running networks protected by the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), which uses MS-CHAPv2 for authentication. ChapCrack captures the MS-CHAPv2 handshakes, or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) negotiation communications, and converts them to a token that can be submitted to CloudCracker. It takes less than a day for the service to return results in the form of another token that is plugged back into ChapCrack where the DES (Data Encryption Standard) keys are cracked. With that data, someone can see all of the information traveling across the Wi-Fi network, including sensitive corporate emails and passwords, and use passwords that were revealed to log in to corporate networks. The tools are designed for penetration testers and network auditors to use to check the security of their WPA2 protected networks and VPNs, but they could also be used by people who want to steal data and get unauthorized access to networks. Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57481855-83/tools-boast-easy-cracking-of-microsoft-crypto-for-businesses/
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Hearthstone Patch 12.4: Patch Notes, Rastakhan Pre-Order, New Classic Cards!
A new patch went up that includes the Rastakhan Rumble Pre-Order and the new cards that have been added to the Classic set! Check out the patch notes below, with some newly revealed card backs!
In this update we're preparing the Tavern for the arrival of that monarch of the melee, King Rastakhan, and his riotous rabble of rowdy retainers in Rastakhan's Rumble! We've also got gifts for our friends, new Classic cards, download improvements, bug fixes, and more!
Thus update is currently live for PC and Mac, and will become available on mobile in the coming hours.
King Rastakhan won't just be hosting the Rumble, he'll be brawling with the best of them! When you pre-purchase this bundle, you'll get 50 Rastakhan's Rumble card packs, the Ready to Rumble card back, AND the new Shaman Hero: King Rastakhan!
There are more guests in the Tavern than ever before, but there's always room for more!
Join us by logging into Hearthstone from November 7 – November 11, play with friends, and be gifted with tokens of our appreciation!
Get SIX The Boomsday Project card packs just for logging in.
Celebrate the Players Quests. Everyone who logs in will receive a quest to play against a friend in any mode for 100 gold. This quest is repeatable up to five times for a total of 500 gold!
Unlike Challenge a Friend, only players with this quest in their log will receive the gold, so make sure you log in and get the quest!
Ready to Rumble – Acquired from a Rastakhan's Rumble pre-purchase bundle.
Frostwolf – Acquired from winning fives games in Ranked Play, December 2018.
Good Cheer – Acquired from a special promotion.
The Third War – Acquired from the Warcraft III: Reforged promotion.
Download Improvements – We've continued making improvements to the mobile Hearthstone app.
The option to download via cellular data is no longer saved between sessions. You'll be prompted to provide permission when new data needs to be downloaded.
To improve performance, downloads are now paused while in a match.
Phones now use lighter weight card art to reduce app size.
Small-Time Buccaneer now correctly gains +2 Attack if its stats were swapped by Void Ripper.
Deathrattles on replaced weapons now trigger at the same time as minions in play are destroyed, so Powermace will no longer "save" minions destroyed by Blood Razor's Battlecry.
Fixed a crash that could occur when Lesser Jasper Spellstone and Bomb were drawn by Ultimate Infestation.
Reduced the delay on reactivating Deathstalker Rexxar's Build-a-Beast when Coldarra Drake or Garrison Commander are in play.
Fixed an issue with Valeera the Hollow's Shadow Reflection sometimes playing its audio cue twice.
Fixed an issue where canceling matchmaking could result in a fatal error and failure to connect to a game you would otherwise have been matched to.
The season reward chest in the quest log now correctly displays the highest rank achieved, rather than current rank.
When searching for Wild cards while building Standard decks in the collection manager, the message now reads "Results found in Wild Sets".
Fixed an issue that could cause returning players to become "stuck" at Finding an Opponent.
Fixed an issue with the in-game Shop scaling on high resolution monitors.
Fixed various visual issues with Deck Recipes, the Friend List, and New Player Ranks.
[Mobile] Fixed issues with cards created by Fal'dorei Strider and Deck of Wonders appearing offscreen on some mobile devices.
[Android] Hearthstone now displays correctly on OnePlus6 devices.
King Rastakhan portrait is my favorite of all the ones released so far, amazing voiceover and that troll accent is awesome!
Too bad it's behind a large pay wall.
wait, do u get the golden legendary for pre perchase this time?
you will get one free legendary, if you log in, the day its released.
Free Stuff: When the expansion is released, you just need to login and you will get one Free Legendary Loa, two Spirit cards from the same class, and six Rastakhan's Rumble card packs!
Is it only an issue for me, that since the patch non of the golden or new heroes have background animation?
It was an issue but only in the lobby, during the previous patch.
Golden Animations are bugged, they are working on a fix.


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Summer Field Program
Proven Leaders
As both a single father and college student, Adam Wade stands as living proof that a quality education can be attained by anyone. Adam says the personable attitude and willingness of CFR professors to support their students has "helped tremendously" in pursuing his educational goals and dreams. Adam is a sustainable bioproducts graduate student from Scooba, Mississippi.
Allie Barnett
Itawamba Community College soccer star, Allie Barnett, is a natural resource and environmental conservation major. The Iuka, MS native plans to graduate in the fall of 2021, and she is a first-time ambassador for the CFR. She is also a member of the forestry club, wildlife society and the MSU club soccer team. Aside from the beautiful campus and the sense of community MSU offers, Allie appreciates the staff and students within the CFR. She notes, "My favorite things about the College of Forest Resources are the instructors and my peers. Everyone is so helpful and want you to succeed, giving it a homey feeling!" After graduation, she plans to move west and work for a private environmental company, using her experience from an internship through the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge.
Allison Purdue
Allison Purdue is a conservation education graduate student from Marietta, Georgia. Allison loves the passion that everyone in CFR has about their field of study. Allison recounts how the CFR family welcomed her during her first year and made her feel right at home. With an undergraduate degree in wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture and a graduate degree in conservation education, she will be able to live her dream, educating the educating the public, particularly children, on the importance of conservation.
Autumn Carroll
A long way from home, Autumn Carroll, a wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a pre-vet concentration, was inspired to become a CFR ambassador. After being encouraged to pursue a WFA major by a previous ambassador, Autumn wanted to help others the way she was helped. The Las Vegas, NV native dreams of running a marine animal rehab, making her major the perfect fit. "I aspire to work with aquatic and wild animals during my veterinary career, and I wanted to get a head start working with these species. I also wanted to gain research experience," she said. She also credits the small class sizes and the caring faculty as her favorite part of the CFR. "The class sizes are small, and the professors and counselors look out for you. They encourage us to go above and beyond just going to class so that we can succeed in our future endeavors," she said.
Camille Green
Richton, MS native, Camille Green, is a political science and wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a concentration in wildlife agriculture conservation. When she is not training for the Miss Mississippi pageant as Miss Riverbend 2021, she has a passion for the outdoors, helping others as an ambassador and the small, yet nationally recognized MSU College of Forest Resources. Pursuing a career in wildlife was an easy decision, given her background with the field. She adds, "My father taught me to appreciate God's creation, coupled with shadowing his job in the USDA, and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in wildlife or agriculture. I later discovered that there is a hole where conservation and politics meet, so I added political science as a major in order to take what I learn from the College of Forest Resources and bring it to the Capital!" Camille has dreams of moving to Washington D.C after graduation to lobby for conservation and agriculture policy.
Caroline Crawford
For Caroline Crawford, a wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a concentration in human-wildlife interaction and a minor in political science, a desire to help others better understand the world around them is just as important as working with wildlife. With hopes of becoming a wildlife biologist or working in environmental policy, Caroline appreciates the experiences and opportunities offered through the CFR. "The CFR is special because it gives you the unique experience of getting to know your professors and other students in your school/major early on in your college career! There's also plenty of opportunities provided for you to get involved and learn more about what you're interested in," she said. The sophomore from Tyler, TX is a member of the student chapter of The Wildlife Society, as well as a CFR ambassador. Being an ambassador has given her the opportunity to show incoming students why MSU and the CFR are the best choice, something she's thankful the ambassador on her first tour provided for her.
Cerise Mensah
Junior Cerise Mensah, a wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a concentration in conservation biology, has a deep love for wildlife and MSU's College of Forest Resources. "There are many careers I have considered, and none bring me more excitement than the field of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture. As far back as I can remember I have been fascinated with all the different species of animals and the habitats they lived in. I developed an interest at a young age with mostly wild animals," she said. With dreams of becoming a wildlife conservationist after attending graduate school, the ambassador credits the CFR for its quality and opportunities. She mentions, "The College of Forest Resources is unique because it has helped thousands of students obtain skills and education in forestry, wildlife, and environmental science. The MSU program is unique in that it is 1 of only 10 top ranked universities in the Southeast with a concentration in wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture. Personally, MSU was my choice for undergraduate studies because of the many opportunities in the field of wildlife that the university offered."
Florence, AL native Drew Allen is majoring in Forestry with a concentration in Forest Management. Drew chose to major in forestry because he wanted a job doing something different everyday. He's not one to be in a cubicle from 8-5 every week. His love of nature and anything outdoors inspired him to shadow forestry professionals. That opportunity sealed the deal for Drew to study forestry.
Eliot Jones
Eliot Jones, a forestry major from Chattanooga, Tennessee, says that his classes in forestry have taught him important life lessons. "Dendrology was a difficult class, but taking it meant that I not only know how to identify different trees, but also that I know how to take a difficult class and come out better because of it," Jones said. The forestry major with a concentration in forest management has camped across 25 different states and hopes to use the fortitude gained in his classes to ensure the outdoors is a resource that future generations will be able to enjoy, the way he has.
Emily White, a sophomore from Trussville, AL, is a forestry major with a concentration in environmental conservation. Her favorite thing about the college is the connection she makes with likeminded people who all have similar goals. It's one big team, especially since the CFR is one of the smaller colleges at Mississippi State. Emily chose to major in forestry because she wants to focus her career on research. Regarding her decision, Emily states that, "Many people think of forestry as a big business field focused on the economics of lumber, but it also involves aspects like sustainable harvest, environmental protection, and ecology. These were all things I wanted to study and research in the future! Forestry was the perfect place for me to get involved. Upon graduation, Emily plans to get her Ph.D. and hopefully publish her own research potentially concerning environmental protection, sustainability, and forest hydrology. An interesting fact about Emily is that she has lived in five different states all around the southeast!
Flannery Egner
Olive Branch, MS native Flannery Egner is a Natural Resource Environmental Conservation and Political Science double major. She believes that what makes CFR special is that it truly is a body of students all working towards a common goal but each having such different backgrounds. Each individual brings something different to the table, or classroom or field, that helps other students grow in ways that a simple lecture wouldn't. She chose to major in Natural Resource Environmental Conservation because in a time where the earth is ever-changing, it is important to study what resources we have left, where we need to conserve, and most importantly, how to do it or how to maintain our lands and waters better. Natural Resources specifically sparked her interest because of her involvement and studies in Political Science. Natural Resources are a very common topic in many of the law classes and she wants to pursue a career in politics and be an advocate for the environment. She has interned in two congressionals offices for the Mississippi delegation in Washington D.C.
Harris Groberg
A forestry major with a concentration in wildlife management, junior Harris Groberg is a Harrison, AR native. Being outside in nature, whether it's hunting or hiking, encouraged him to become a forestry major, and after seeing how esteemed the CFR is, the decision was easy. According to Harris, the CFR is not only known for its high achievements, but also for the family atmosphere everyone in the college has created. As a CFR student, everyone he has encountered has welcomed him with open arms and been extremely helpful. After Harris graduates in 2023, he hopes to find a job he thoroughly enjoys and wants to live somewhere full of forestry. Outside of college, Groberg enjoys playing guitar, especially playing around a campfire with friends.
Hunter Mentges
Wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a concentration in wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture science and a minor in business economics, Hunter Mentges, is more than just a hop, skip and jump from home. The Trappe, MD native enjoys all things outdoors, including learning more about it. "I have a passion for the outdoors like many in the CFR but also a desire to learn. By majoring in WFA, I feel like I have the chance to study and learn about animals that no one else has or learn something new about an animal's habits that no one else has seen before. To me, that's very fun and exciting," Hunter said. Over the summer, Hunter had the opportunity to intern for a graduate student, studying wood duck box productivity—a meaningful experience for him. The College of Forest Resources offers a close-knit family for Hunter.
"For me, the CFR is so special because of the close-knit community one feels here. Although on a big campus with so many faces, the CFR seems to be a small community with many familiar faces and professors that care about your path to success and will go out of their way to make sure you find it," Hunter said.
McKinley Owens
McKinley Owens, a Vestavia Hills, AL native, is a senior majoring in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture with a concentration in Pre-Vet. On her first visit, all of the students and faculty were extremely welcoming, especially the ambassadors she met as they were very passionate about MSU and wanted her to feel at home. McKinley chose her major of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture after discovering how many wildlife classes she would have the opportunity to take and upon graduation, she would be able to become a certified Associate Wildlife Biologist. Upon graduating in May 2022, McKinley hopes to attend veterinarian school and specialize in marine veterinary medicine because she has a passion for the conservation of marine mammals. An interesting fact about McKinley is that she has been a member of the Famous Maroon Band since freshman year, playing French horn and mellophone; she has participated in the marching and concert bands, French horn choir, and a student brass quintet.
Molly Graham
From the beaches of Pensacola, FL, Molly Graham is a sophomore forestry major with a concentration in forest management. Though she was first intimidated by the large university, she found her home in the College of Forest Resources, where she says the faculty are welcoming and patient; the sense of family and belonging the CFR offers is special to her. Molly has always loved the outdoors, and pursuing forestry was a given. "My passion for forestry is rooted in my involvement in the National FFA Organization. I competed in the forestry competition for 7 years at both the district and state levels. It was never a secret that I loved being outdoors and, in the woods, but it wasn't until practicing and studying for this competition that it became clear to me that forestry would make the perfect career for my future," she said. Molly enjoys leading and influencing future generations through being an ambassador, stating, "To me becoming an ambassador means influencing the next generation of the industry. I want be proactive in helping new students feel at home at MSU and be helpful in any way I can."
Avid hiker, Samuel Williams, is a forestry major with a concentration in forest management and a minor in business. The Brandon, MS native enjoys the amazing faculty and students of the College of Forest Resources. "All of the students and faculty are amazing, and even though we all come from different walks of life, we can bond over our shared interest in the great outdoors," Samuel said. With a family history in forestry, choosing this route was something he knew he would do. Samuel furthered his experience in the field with an internship his freshman and sophomore years at Stimson Lumber Company in Oregon where he worked in reforestation. He plans to become a forester in the private sector.
Scott McAlpine
Forestry major Scott McAlpine hails from Haleyville, AL. His concentration is business with a minor in real estate. He enjoys the uniqueness of the CFR, particularly for peole who love the outdoors. Scott plans to work for a timber company when he graduates. He interned working in wildlife habitat management and learned from respected leaders in the field.
Thomas Rovery
A junior from Bartlett, TN, Thomas Rovery is a wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture major with a concentration in WFA science. Thomas chose this major since he has always wanted a career working with wildlife, but he also wanted opportunities to help people when it comes to managing the environment. With this major, Thomas is able to work on conservation, research projects, and ensure the proper management of natural areas, while still educating the public on the importance of the environment. Attending graduate school and beginning research on the effects and management of invasive Burmese Pythons in the Florida Everglades is what Thomas hopes to do upon his graduation in 2023. He has always had a passion for reptiles and invasive management, so working in the Everglades would be an incredible opportunity for him. An interesting fact about Thomas is that he has worked at the Memphis Zoo and in various national parks, and as a result, has been bitten by a wide variety of species, ranging from snakes to tiger cubs.
Yvanna Paez Mendez
Yvanna Paez Mendez is a senior wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture major with a concentration in pre-vet. The Valencia, Venezuela native worked as a research interpreter at the Mississippi Aquarium during Summer 2021. The CFR is special because it is a home to her. Everyone is very welcoming and she has made amazing connections with many professors in the college. There is not one person who is not willing to help you accomplish your goals and reach your dreams of your choosing, according to the Animal and Dairy Sciences double major. After graduation, she plans on working with aquatic animals.


Delicate Tea A delicate harmony of freshness, combining the bracing leaves of green tea and citrus fruit notes, joined by green notes and musk.
The naturalness of freshly cut grass is concentrated in this new olfactory creation by Maison Berger Paris.
Like a breath of fresh air. Simple and effective, it evokes familiar and soothing feelings that everyone will recognise. The pure and luminous scent of fresh grass is unmistakeable, intermingled with a light and aquatic floral heart. Its unrivalled charm comes from its woody bottom, which supports and harmonises the green flight of this new fragrance.
Another woody - fresh fragrance, following the success of Mineral Oak moss - we are sure that this will be just as successful.
Fresh top notes of pine and soft grapefruit. At the middle is a fresh aquatic fragrance blended with spicy pepper. The base notes are Vetiver Sequoia pine, Leather and Oak moss.


Planning for summer travel means choosing a location, booking your stay, and counting down until vacation time. It also means effectively managing and protecting your money so your anticipated getaway doesn't turn into an unexpected staycation. Follow these simple tips for keeping your financial life in order before, during, and after vacation.
Notify your financial institution before you hit the road. Nothing could ruin a vacation faster than a lack of funds due to a limited cash supply and/or a frozen credit or debit card because of suspicious-looking account activity. Letting your financial institution know that you'll be traveling helps keep your accounts safe and avoids interruptions in your credit or debit card services, especially if you'll be out of the country. Many financial institutions offer a simple online form that you can complete ahead of your travel.
Record card information and other important documents. Before you leave, record card numbers and customer service contact information, your passport, and insurance cards. Take photos of each item or write the information down on paper and keep it in a safe location, like a hotel safe. You can also store the information on your computer or email it to yourself. As long as you can locate an Internet connection, you'll have quick access to this information in case you need to report that it's been stolen.
Pay for larger purchases with cards. A credit card in particular offers the most security because, unlike a debit card, it's not linked directly to your bank account—so there's no risk of fraudsters gaining direct access to your money. Plus, purchases made with a credit or debit card might be replaced by the card company if the item is stolen.
Don't carry all your money at once. One tactic to keep cash safe is to split it up. Keep a certain amount in your wallet and another amount stashed away for later. Overall, the best approach is to carry a combination—a credit card for the majority of purchases, another card as a backup, and cash. While cash can be easily stolen, it's a good idea to keep a small amount on hand in case you encounter a merchant or service that only accepts cash.
Review your bank and credit card statements. Upon returning from your trip, look at your bank and credit card statements to check the accuracy of transactions. Get a receipt for every transaction made while on vacation and compare this to the total charged to your account. Receipts are also helpful to have on hand in case you have to dispute a charge with a vendor.


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Understanding Glasgow film series: Working Men
Working Men
"Say you're making a bench. You've got a beautiful product at the end of it. That's meaningful to me…you're producing something"
Set in Govan, a burgh situated on the south of the river Clyde with a long and proud history, this film tracks an extended conversation between Peter and Anton - two workers at the Galgael Trust. This film touches on the subjects of work, inter-generational relationships and place.
http://www.spokenword.ac.uk/repository/repos-fs/gcu/a0/b2/gcu-a0b2h1-a.mp4
"See that's the difference, I've experienced both, being young and being old….He's at the baby stage"
Related Understanding Glasgow themes: economic participation, social capital and mindset. See also the Galgael Navigate Life Programme case study.
A subtitled version of this video is available on the GCPH YouTube channel.
You can also view a transcript here.
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Samford University's fifth annual Big Give is May 18–19 with a target of raising $55,000 in just 36 hours.
The Big Give has engaged alumni in new and innovative academic and outreach campus projects. In 2016, the event exceeded the number of donors in comparison to 2015's campaign from 376 to 434.
The Big Give is a crowdfunding initiative to engage alumni, friends of Samford and the community in 10 projects that represent a variety of needs across campus. Each project fits within the theme "Better Together," highlighting cross-campus and community partnerships. The projects each set a fundraising goal and keep their audience posted on the need for meeting the goal by the end of the drive.
With the short timeframe, Samford's Big Give uses social media to promote the campaign and provide project updates. Follow along and get involved through the Big Give's official hashtag, #SUBigGive. Samford social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will have updated information throughout the campaign.
Find a project that speaks to you. Email and social media also will have information on prizes and giving challenges designed to amplify the impact of contributions.
Avery White Scholarship Fund, Brock School of Business—Following the death of Brock School of Business senior Avery White Jan. 30, 2017, the goal is to fully endow a scholarship so that a Brock School student will be awarded a $2000 scholarship each year in perpetuity to permanently honor his legacy.
Create a New Bulldog Mascot, athletics—With his costume threadbare and a new Bulldog logo in place, it is time for Spike to pass the bone to his cousin SAM. Donations will help create SAM's custom costume in the image of the new logo.
East Side Academic Enrichment and Sports Camp, Orlean Beeson School of Education/Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership—Orlean Beeson School of Education and the Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership are working to produce a summer camp for students at Cornerstone Christian School and New Rising Star Charter School. This is an academic enrichment opportunity that utilizes athletics to engage students and combat summer learning loss.
Healthcare 360: Seeing is Believing, College of Health Sciences—Healthcare 360 fosters interprofessional education between McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Ida Moffett School of Nursing, and the Department of Health Informatics and Information Management through the use of virtual reality. Funding will be used to enhance and, more importantly, expand the reach of the Healthcare 360 scenarios.
IMPACT (Inspiring Minorities to Pursue Academics and Community Together), Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives—IMPACT promotes a successful social and academic experience to underrepresented groups. The goal is to increase the academic, career and social success of first-year minority students by helping develop a sense of being connected to the larger Samford community.
Reading of an Original Play in Parliament, School of the Arts—Samford Associate Professor Mark Castle has written a play based on the true story of the Somerset Case about a slave who fled captivity in England more than 250 years ago and has been invited by the Houses of Parliament to share a reading of his play in conjunction with the UNESCO International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade. The play will be presented by theatre students who will travel to London after participating in a play festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Samford Goes to Washington, Samford in D.C. Program—Samford works with the Washington Center in D.C. to provide students with rewarding experiences, primarily hands-on learning and internships. With D.C. as the classroom, students help expand the university's footprint in the city. These internships lead to extraordinary careers.
STORI, Oral History Program—STORI works in collaboration with other departments and community organizations to serve Samford, the Birmingham community and the state of Alabama by preserving our shared history, and providing a platform for students, researchers and alumni to engage in the past. Students in any field from biology to journalism are trained to capture and preserve Samford stories and community history for future generations.
Studio Remodel for Samford News Network, journalism and mass communication—The TV studio used by JMC, marketing communication and the interdisciplinary film-production minor needs new furniture, lighting, cameras and backdrops to stay current with studios of peer institutions.
Social Work Scholarship to work with Refugees: Better Together with World Relief—This project would establish a scholarship for a Master of Social Work student who is motivated and committed to working with refugees at World Relief during an internship requirement. World Relief, a Christian organization, is one of nine agencies that works with the U.S. State Department to help integrate refugees to their new life in the U.S.
Karen Templeton is director of annual giving. She can be reached at ktemplet@samford.edu.