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McAfee announced this morning its intention to acquire Sentrigo, a Database Activity Monitoring company. McAfee has had a partnership with Sentrigo for a couple years, and both companies have cooperatively sold the Sentrigo solution and developed high-level integration with McAfee’s security management software. McAfee’s existing enterprise customer base has shown interest in Database Activity Monitoring, and DAM is no longer as much of an evangelical sale as it used to be. Sentrigo is a small firm and integration of the two companies should go smoothly.
Despite persistent rumors of larger firms looking to buy in this space, I am surprised that McAfee finally acquired Sentrigo. McAfee, Symantec, and EMC are the names that kept popping up as interested parties, but Sentrigo wasn’t the target discussed. Still, this looks like a good fit because the core product is very strong, and it fills a need in McAfee’s product line. The aspects of Sentrigo that are a bit scruffy or lack maturity are the areas McAfee would want to tailor anyway: workflow, UI, reporting, and integration.
I have known the Sentrigo team for a long time. Not many people know that I tried to license Sentrigo’s memory scanning technology – back in 2006 while I was at IPLocks. Several customers used the IPLocks memory scanning option, but the scanning code we licensed from BMC simply wasn’t designed for security. I heard that Sentrigo architected their solution correctly and wanted to use it. Alas, they were uninterested in cooperating with a competitor for some odd reason, but I have maintained good relations with their management team since. And I like the product because it offers a (now) unique option for scraping SQL right out of the database memory space.
McAfee is acquiring a Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) technology to fill out their database security capabilities. McAfee obviously covers the endpoints, network, and content security pieces, but was missing some important pieces for datacenter application security. The acquisition advances their capabilities for database security and compliance, filling one of the key gaps.
Database Activity Monitoring has been a growing requirement in the market, with buying decisions driven equally by compliance requirements and response to escalating use of SQL injection attacks. Interest in DAM was previously to address insider threats and Sarbanes-Oxley, but market drivers are shifting to blocking external attacks and compensating controls for PCI.
Sentrigo will be wrapped into the Risk and Compliance business unit of McAfee, and I expect deeper integration with McAfee’s ePolicy Orchestrator.
Selling price has not been disclosed.
Sentrigo is one of the only DAM vendors to build cloud-specific products (beyond a simple virtual appliance). The real deal – not cloudwashing.
McAfee responded to Oracle’s acquisition of Secerno, and can now offer a competitive product for activity monitoring as well as virtual patching of heterogeneous databases (e.g., Oracle, IBM, etc).
While it’s not well known, Sentrigo also offers database vulnerability assessment. Preventative security checks, patch verification, and reports are critical for both security and compliance.
One of the reasons I like the Sentrigo technology is that it embeds into the database engine. For some deployment models, including virtualized environments and cloud deployments, you don’t need to worry about the underlying environment supporting your monitoring functions. Most DAM vendors offer security sensors that move with the database in these environments, but are embedded at the OS layer rather than the database layer. As with transparent database encryption, Sentrigo’s model is a bit easier to maintain.
Once again, we have a big name technology company investing in DAM. Despite the economic downturn, the market has continue to grow. We no longer estimate the market size, as it’s too difficult to find real numbers from the big vendors, but we know it passed $100M a while back.
We are left with two major independent firms that offer DAM; Imperva and Application Security Inc. Lumigent, GreenSQL, and a couple other firms remain on the periphery. I continue to hear acquisition interest, and several firms still need this type of technology.
Sentrigo was a late entry into the market. As with all startups, it took them a while to fill out the product line and get the basic features/functions required by enterprise customers. They have reached that point, and with the McAfee brand, there is now another serious competitor to match up against Application Security Inc., Fortinet, IBM/Guardium, Imperva, Nitro, and Oracle/Secerno.
Sentrigo’s customer base is not all that large – I estimate fewer than 200 customers world wide, with the average installation covering 10 or so databases. I highly doubt there will be any technology disruption for existing customers. I also highly doubt this product will become shelfware in McAfee’s portfolio, as McAfee has internally recognized the need for DAM for quite a while, and has been selling the technology already.
Any existing McAfee customers using alternate solutions will be pressured to switch over to Sentrigo, and I imagine will be offered significant discounts to do so. Sentrigo’s DAM vision – for both functionality and deployment models – is quite different than its competitors, which will make it harder for McAfee to convince customers to switch.
The huge upside is the possibility of additional resources for Sentrigo development. Slavik Markovich’s team has been the epitome of a bootstrapping start-up, running a lean organization for many years now. They deserve congratulations for making it this less than $10M $20M in VC funds. They have been slowly and systematically adding enterprise features such as user management and reporting, broadening platform support, and finally adding vulnerability assessment scanning. The product is still a little rough around the edges; and lacks some maturity in UI and capabilities compared to Imperva, Guardium, and AppSec – those products have been fleshing out their capabilities for years more.
In a nutshell, I can say – having done two formal in-depth reviews of the product – that Sentrigo’s core technology is well architected. What’s more important is that their data collectors – their market differentiators – are implemented very well. It’s an incredible accomplishment to scan the active memory of a transactional database system without causing a major performance impact. McAfee has some work to do with the product, but they are getting a solid product for their money … however much that may be.
Congratulations to both Sentrigo and McAfee!
1 - Why needs root privilege for Sensor installation..?
2 - Can we generate analytical package log through normal OS User?


text: Dawnamatrix has been producing unique, handcrafted latex couture since 2009. Dawnamatrix garments have been worn by celebrities and performers such as Sharon Stone, Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner, Pink, Bjork, and Beyonce, and have been published in Vogue, Interview, WWD, and Covergirl ad campaigns. Our designs are informed by traditional garment construction using modern technologies and rendered in glossy materials. Dawnamatrix merges fine art with high style as a vision for the future of fashion.

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Why Are Groupon Services so much Cheaper?
Client: "I just bought a Groupon somewhere else for an IPL. Why is it so much cheaper there?"
Me: "Businesses use Groupon for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it is a new business looking to attract clients, or it could be a new practitioner looking to gain more experience."
Client: "Oh. I hope they don't mess up my face." Me: "For your sake, me too."
We get these types of questions often. Let me be the first to say that deal sites like Groupon and Living Social can be great. Want to check out a new winery? Looking for someone to detail your car? Great. Go for it. But if you're looking for someone to inject or laser your face, do you really want to leave that to chance?
Radiance Medspa Fairfax has been open for nearly 11 years, and there's a good reason that we’re still here while most other medical spas in the areas have changed hands or closed completely. Simply put, we're the best. Most of our staff has been with us since our early days, and these ladies know their stuff. On plenty of occasions, we have had clients try to score a bargain and go somewhere else, only to come back to us in a panic to see if we can fix what they had done elsewhere. It's a tough lesson to learn.
If you have scheduled an appointment with us recently, you probably know that we're often booked out 1-2 weeks. That speaks volumes as to how in-demand our clinicians are. We will always do everything in our power to get you in as soon as possible; nothing makes the front desk staff happier than calling someone on the wait list to tell them an earlier appointment has opened up.
If a series is available, take advantage of it! Purchasing a series of skin care treatments, laser services, or massages can save you from 15-20% vs. paying individually.
Tell friends about us! Did you know that for each person you refer to Radiance, you will receive $25 towards your next visit? There is no limit to how many referral rewards you can earn, so spread the word!
If you haven't already, join Brilliant Distinctions. This rewards program will save you money on Botox, Juvederm, Kybella, SkinMedica, and Latisse, and with their recently improved program the savings pile up faster than ever.
Be sure we have a current email address on file, so you continue to receive all of our promotions. In addition to our regular calendar of events, we will occasionally offer one-day-only call-in specials where you can score big savings!
Are you having trouble getting in to our elusive Botox and Dysport Happy Hours? Did you know that we post the upcoming dates on Facebook and Twitter, often several weeks before the monthly calendar is released? Well now you know, so go like us at "Radiance Medspa Fairfax". All the cool kids are doing it.
It's such an honor for all of us to have such dedicated clients. Whether you've been with us since day one or just yesterday, we all extend our deepest gratitude. We have some new great things coming our way soon and can't wait to share them with you!

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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SolarDefense Reflective Technology- Provides protection against the UV Rays from fading and heat damage. The newer, darker colors available have been engineered with the patent-pending technology to aid in lasting beauty and durability.
Dark colors tend to absorb heat instead of reflect it. The new, dark colors by Mastic are formulated to do the opposite by reflecting the heat. This helps the siding from becoming distorted and the colors from fading from direct sunlight.
Rigidity- The unique design of the panels are engineered to have more ridges so the siding remains straight on the wall.
Vertical Height Impact Test -This test puts the product’s durability and ability to resist direct impact from force — the results of the test help to improve the correct thickness, formulation and impact modifiers.
Mastic’s unique design and engineering delivers a panel that provides superior wind resistance.
Panels grip tight to create a locked and secure system which stays together even during high wind speeds.
Boosts durability so panels are more resistant to cracking, impact and thermal distortion.
Protects our Premium colors from harsh elements and provides long-term weatherability.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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The third annual Conference for the Association of Software Testing took place this week in Toronto. I’ve spent the last couple of days in conversations with people from multiple countries talking about testing from many perspectives.
What’s cool about the conference is how much conferring takes place. Spontaneous conversations among people who’ve never met before bubble up when one person makes a comment and like-minded people find each other. And sometimes when people who aren’t like-minded find each other.
CAST very much feels like a conference that doesn’t end. People meet up for coffee in the morning, eat lunch together, dinner together. This year’s CAST was great.
Jerry Weinberg was one of our keynote speakers and it was clear how much people just wanted to talk with Jerry (myself included). At one point, I saw about a dozen people sitting on the floor surrounding Jerry with an unplanned session.
A couple of times, rooms were arranged for conversations that had gone past schedule to continue – a strong fundamental concept of CAST – is the concept that the schedule won’t be a dictator. If the energy and interest for a topic continue, the conversation gets moved to another room and people continue. CAST is not about speakers speaking at an audience but is about people talking to each other.
I’ve had the good fortune to work on the program committee the past two years. I’ve met many people through the conferences and I’ve learned a lot about planning conferences. The reality is conferences take so much more work than it may appear to attendees (I hope). I’ve worked with three terrific co-chairs: Christelle Scharff, Morven Gentlemen and Doug Hoffman.
For the past two years, I’ve also served on the Board of Directors for AST. My term has completed. It has been an interesting and wonderful experience. AST has grown these past couple of years and membership continues to grow.
And now another solid CAST comes to closure.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Britain's Conservative Party called Thursday for an investigation of former foreign secretary Boris Johnson, due to complaints about remarks he made about Muslim women wearing burqas.
The party, also known as the Tories, said dozens of complaints about Johnson's comments will be investigated to see if they violated the party's code of conduct.
An independent panel will conduct the inquiry, as the first step in a process that could lead to his expulsion from the party. That, however, would also need Prime Minister Theresa May's approval.
In an op-ed published in The Telegraph last weekend, Johnson compared women in burqas to "letter boxes" and "bank robbers." The column expressed his opinion that Denmark should not have banned burqas, even though he called them "oppressive" and "ridiculous." The Danish ban took effect Aug. 1.
"Muslim women are having their burqas pulled off by thugs in our streets & Boris Johnson's response is to mock them for 'looking like letter boxes,'" Labor Party lawmaker David Lammy said in a tweet. "Our pound-shop Donald Trump is fanning the flames of Islamophobia to propel his grubby electoral ambitions."
Johnson, who resigned as British foreign secretary last month, has refused to apologize for what he wrote. He was replaced in the role by Jeremy Hunt.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text: I have seen the place, I have enjoyed my pilgrimage, I have been changed by the experience … but what am I to do with this? The angel told Mary and the other women, “Go and tell His disciples.” What I have gained from this pilgrimage is not meant to be for my benefit alone. What I have learned is meant to be shared. Mary Magdalene was the first evangelist. I, too, am called to be an evangelist, sharing the Good News.


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(1) A certificate of need shall be required for the development or establishment of a health care facility of any new health maintenance organization.
(2) Any activity of a health maintenance organization which does not involve the direct delivery of health services, as distinguished from arrangements for indirect delivery of health services through contracts with providers, shall be exempt from certificate of need review.
(3) Nothing in ORS 244.050 (Persons required to file statement of economic interest), 431.250 (Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority), 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.087 (General inspection of long term care facility), 442.015 (Definitions) to 442.420 (Application for financial assistance) and 442.450 (Exemption from cost review regulations) applies to any decision of a health maintenance organization involving its organizational structure, its arrangements for financing health services, the terms of its contracts with enrolled beneficiaries or its scope of benefits.
(4) With the exception of certificate of need requirements, when applicable, the licensing and regulation of health maintenance organizations shall be controlled by ORS 750.005 (Definitions) to 750.095 (Requirements of contract between provider and subscriber) and statutes incorporated by reference therein.
(5) It is the policy of ORS 244.050 (Persons required to file statement of economic interest), 431.250 (Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority), 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.087 (General inspection of long term care facility), 442.015 (Definitions) to 442.420 (Application for financial assistance) and 442.450 (Exemption from cost review regulations) to encourage the growth of health maintenance organizations as an alternative delivery system and to provide the facilities for the provision of quality health care to the present and future members who may enroll within their defined service area.
(6)(a) It is also the policy of ORS 244.050 (Persons required to file statement of economic interest), 431.250 (Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority), 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.087 (General inspection of long term care facility), 442.015 (Definitions) to 442.420 (Application for financial assistance) and 442.450 (Exemption from cost review regulations) to consider the special needs and circumstances of health maintenance organizations. Such needs and circumstances include the needs of and costs to members and projected members of the health maintenance organization in obtaining health services and the potential for a reduction in the use of inpatient care in the community through an extension of preventive health services and the provision of more systematic and comprehensive health services. The consideration of a new health service proposed by a health maintenance organization shall also address the availability and cost of obtaining the proposed new health service from the existing providers in the area that are not health maintenance organizations.


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Amadeira Logistics (AL) was founded in 2009 and since that time has become one of the country’s leading logistics management services providers. Based in Kaunas Amadeira Logistics (AL) provides dependable outsourced logistics solutions as well as freight brokerage services.
We ship over ten thousands loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad transportation network of over 500 trucks representing 25+ active carrier partners.
We deliver best-in-class service to each of our customers. We ensures that every freight move is optimized and tendered at the lowest cost, meeting service requirements while providing 24 hour service, administration and reporting. We provide the right solution for your business, adapting to your specific needs and requirements.
Experience. Capacity. Flexibility. Amadera Logistics (AL) provides everything your business needs to gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly changing transportation environment.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Suitable for a variety of environments is the Lunar 4 way castor chair.
Designed by Marcel Sigel for Go Home, Lunar features unique injected 3D foam technology.
This unique production method allows for greater contouring of form, resulting in a flowing organic shape with superior comfort and individuality in design.
The chair’s defining feature is the arcing lumbar scoop, an ergonomic detail providing both comfort and character.
The shell is upholstered in Mainline Flax fabric in 4 colours as standard or fabric or leather to clients specification.
The 4 way castor base is finished to black or white powdercoat.
Lunar is also available on a stackable sled or 4 leg timber base.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


text: Have some interactive family fun at Passover. Teach the children. Perk up the most distracted guest at your Passover table. Punctuate the recitation of the 10 plagues by setting out on your table -one by one- the ten little bowling pins plagues in this set. Each of the ten pins symbolizes one of the plagues. Hail, Blood, Vermin, Boils, Locusts, Beasts, Darkness, Frogs, Diseased Cattle and the Death of the Firstborn - all are sensitively depicted so as not to frighten the youngest children. After the ceremony, move the Passover Ten Pins Bowling Game to the floor and have more family fun. Two sturdy wooden bowling balls are included. Pins and balls store neatly in a mesh bag. Handcrafted and handpainted.

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EVALUATING THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES AND VALIDITY OF THE SECOND STEP KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW (SSKA) IN A GERMAN SAMPLE.
A long-standing debate on the universality or cultural bases of socio-emotional competence points to the need to validate socio-emotional competence instruments cross-culturally to further our understanding of these constructs. The Second Step Knowledge Assessment Interview (SSKA) is a performance-based instrument designed to assess social and emotional abilities of children. An initial study conducted in the US found the SSKA to be a reliable and valid measure. The purpose of this study was to expand this research by evaluating the psychometric properties of this measure in a German sample, diverse with respect to gender and ethnicity. The SSKA was found to have good internal consistency, good test-retest reliability. Structural equation modeling revealed that it has good concurrent validity with regards to other measures of socio-emotional functioning across groups. The instrument yielded two factors: Empathy and Social Problem-solving. This factor structure based on CFA analyses is generally consistent with theory and differed only slightly from the factor structure obtained with the American sample using EFA procedures. These results are consistent with the factor model suggested by the user’s manual (Committee of children, 2004) and suggest the superiority of either the 2- or the 3-factor model is determined by the the strength of between-factor correlation coefficients. Results are discussed with respect to the usefulness of the SSKA in school settings and in terms of future research directions.


text: Many of our clients would prefer to focus on receiving care in their home if they become disabled. Medicare does not cover any sort of care for long periods of time if you are not expected to improve. Conditions that leave you needing care for the rest of your life, like cognitive problem, or a stroke..etc. Medicaid does not cover Home Health Care either. Therefore, this is one GAP that is not covered by a Medicare Supplement either. We have specific products that focus on Home Health Care.


text: Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other material relating to the 1935 double-lynching at Columbus. Some of the material was donated to the library by Charles Gresham Marmion in 1995. The xerographic copies of the district attorney’s papers were added to the collection in 1996.


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One of the things people need to know is that in most case you will find people do not still have the clear answer as to what positive effect in our body and especially when it comes to health does the marijuana plant poses. Recent studies shows that marijuana contains some two essential products which can be extracted differently and this includes the CBD oils which further research shows it can be useful for health and there are some of the benefits which have been laid across.
The component THC is the component which in most cases is associated with the high efficiency which most people talk about when they smoke or use marijuana in a certain way. There is need for people to understand the role of the immune system and what is needed so as to make sure it is always working and doing the best and when it has some problems the solution can be found in the CBD oils which is a component of the hemp plant that does a good work in strengthening the immune system.
One of the things people need to know is that CBD oil has been tested and it is now apparent that for the people who find it hard to find sleep mainly due to some of the problems which may be stress related and therefore it is another benefit of the oils from the hemp plant and consequently the reason people need to take care of their bodies by using the oils.
There is need for people to actually try the CBD oils in the event it is something to do with the stress and also some of the related disorders because researchers have shown that they can be instrumental in the management of those problems. It might not be the actual cure for the stress related diseases, but when used in the right amount in the body it brings calmness to the body and enables people to make a lot of a good time when using them.
CBD oils are very active against pain, and whether it is chronic pain or mild pain it plays a very significant role of reducing the pain and allowing people to have all they would need especially in the hospitals where some painful procedures need to be carried out. It is understood that CBD oils increase the appetite and therefore works best for the people who do not have the desire.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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POWDER, the second novel by KEVIN SAMPSON, former manager of The Farm turned bestselling author, is published on June 24 by Random House, one of the first novels to write about the ups and downs of a rock and roll band from an insider’s perspective.
Set around a fictional Liverpool band called The Grams, the novel is like a literary soap opera, following the fortunes of the characters as the band sign a record deal, get their first NME cover, tour America, become the hot ticket for groupies and drug dealers, getting madder and more strung out as the book progresses.
Very few novels have ever delved into the actual mechanics of the rock and roll industry – exceptions being Groupie by Jenny Fabian, The Tale Of Willy’s Rats by ex NME writer Mick Farren and Platinum Logic by Tony Parsons – though recently Salman Rushdie and Elmore Leonard have both set their books on the music scene.
Powder avoids a lot of the cliches about the rock and roll business; the book’s main character and most sympathetic character is Wheezer, who – not surprisingly – is the band’s manager. He’s almost the opposite of the Peter Grant larger than life manager as monster.

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MILWAUKEE — The Brewers have rounded out manager Craig Counsell's staff, bringing in Steve Karsay as bullpen coach to work with new pitching coach Chris Hook.
Hook was promoted from pitching coordinator following 11 seasons in Milwaukee's minor league system as an instructor. He'll be joined by Karsay, an 11-year major league veteran who spent the past three seasons as pitching coach at Triple-A Columbus in Cleveland's system. Karsay worked with Indians starters Michael Clevinger and Shane Bieber.
Milwaukee also added Andy Haines as hitting coach. Haines spent one season as assistant hitting coach for the NL Central-rival Chicago Cubs. He was the Cubs' minor league hitting coordinator from 2016-17.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Every homeowner should be prepared for recovery in the event of a disaster. Damage from water or fire can occur at any time, and the proper precautions will take the inevitable stress out of the process.
Take the initiative for getting a detailed inventory of the home contents, rather than waiting until it is too late to call for assistance. When tragedy strikes, there will be total peace of mind in getting claims settled as quickly as possible. Call the professionals at RAW Services Inc. today to take the first step in preparing for disaster recovery.

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A project based relationship is best suited for those whose project needs are clear and where the functional aspect of the project and deliverables are clearly defined.
This is a low risk model and is ideal for smaller projects where post-project support is minimal. With well-defined parameters in terms of time, budget and deliverables, we work towards a quick turnaround. The price can be either fixed cost or resource based.
A retainer based model is more appropriate when on-going development needs are longer term and less predictable, or when there are dynamic requirements which require regular development work or support. If, for example, you have a software product that requires enhancement, upgrading or maintenance, this is the best model to choose.
This model allows you to have resources allocated exclusively for your project on a long-term basis. Your IP rights will be protected and the price unaffected by market changes once resource costs have been agreed for fixed period.
We would recommend the “retainer based” model of engagement if you want to set up an extended offshore facility with a set of resources working exclusively on your project.
Joint venture is for those who are prepared to take risks but looking for reward. These days business is rife with uncertainty. Challenges are great but opportunities exist. If you have a product development idea, are looking to diversify, are considering setting up an offshore development center, we can join forces to help you succeed. Both companies will work out their individual contribution in terms of investment or value addition through infrastructure, resources, technology, expertise etc.
The strategic fit model is for those who set their sights high. Many businesses are now expanding geographically to benefit from economies of scale, market penetration, global branding etc. The easiest way to enter the global arena is through a strategic tie-up. X-mx Solutions has both a sound track record and strong vision of future growth. Equity participation allows entry into an expanding market without the usual insecurities and unknowns.
X-mx Solutions Provides flexible pricing models that are designed to meet varied project requirements from stumpy effort ones, medium effort based to large project running for years engaging many resources. Whereas our price models provide our clients complete liberty to decide the best one suiting their specific project, X-mx ensure every model work cost effectively and our client gain mostly.
Once the project requirement is clearly distinct in the start and client has limit on investment, fixed cost makes the best choice. This model not only ensures the project delivered on decided time with intermediary landmarks related to payment schedules, but also limits the budget. The key benefit with this model is lucid progress visibility at every phases of development and ensures no surprises cost escalation.
This model imitates your local development team to offshore but still giving the advantage of your own development resources functioning at offshore development facility. They will work as your extended team facilitating you to set your multi location blueprint of development facilities and the best benefit of extenuating the increased cost of development locally.
X-mx obtain end-to-end responsibility to setup clients dedicated Offshore Development Center (ODC) which is produce from the scrape, operated and maintained by us as per equally designed service level concord.
X-mx obtain end-to-end responsibility to setup clients dedicated Offshore Development Center (ODC) which is produce from the scrap, operated and afterward transferred to client as per mutually designed service level concord.
The developments processes have been arrived at from X-mx Solutions own experience as well as from various international standards like SEI – CMM, ISO, IEEE etc. All these are finally crystallized in the form X-mx – Quality Management System, covering all aspects of the project management and software engineering. For each project, the basic project specific execution, engineering and management processes are taken from X-mx Quality Management System and above that, there is an approved deviation process to ensure flexibility and innovation for projects to happen on a specific need and customer requirement. These processes are applied in all kinds of relationships and basic project execution and delivery process are the same in various kinds of engagements.
The following elements are usually included into standard outsourcing project execution process.
A good practice is to say “JSK” at the start of each project. We establish kick-off meeting at the project beginning when each party can present themselves. Additionally some initial questions may be coordinated, like reporting terms, required formats etc.
You can be sure that project is already 50% successful if an offshore team understands your requirements correctly. That’s why our analysts are always in close interaction with customer representatives. Of course it is impossible to define all the nuances of the project on its first phase, so the process of requirements detailing is built iteratively.
Clients provide us with business needs or ideas and our specialists transform them into formal Software Requirements Specifications and Use Cases. Also, it is important to create GUI prototype (markup) to be able to see what the system will look like – usually it helps to make requirements more clear.
It is always essential to see how the system you’ve planned to get will look like. Usually in X-mx we create different prototypes for such demonstrations and requirements aligning. It can be technical prototypes with demonstration of some custom controls or some technology usage, functional prototypes with demonstration of some scope of functionality and so on. In majority of cases we also create Software Architectural Document which describes general solution structure and describes used approaches and technical decisions.
This stage is a stage of transferring project requirements into a working system.
The best practice here is to deliver regular versions of product, so Client could see the progress in real time, and also to continuously improve the product quality. Implementation and testing go together and establish a development cycle until the scope is ready and the quality is accepted.
In X-mx we use comprehensive set of tests and quality control methodologies to guarantee final product quality. Nevertheless, your acceptance of provided results is a crucial point in the project.
After the project is completed we enter the support phase. Its duration should be defined in the Teaming Agreement. Usually it means that during the support phase all arising problems will be fixed for free.
Preliminary project plan and risks list should be created during project estimation phase. However it is impossible for foresee all possible risks as well as it is quite difficult to create a well-detailed plan before project is up and running. These activities are rather continuous. In project due course project manager regularly reviews list of risks, defines new risks and sort out existing ones, updates project plan with actual work, modifies list of tasks in accordance to made decisions and established priorities, and so on.
X-mx Solutions firmly believes that Quality Analysis is an ongoing process that has no ends. Quality Assurance at X-mx Solutions is a part and parcel of any software development life cycle because we try to ensure that the client gets a high quality and reliable software solutions without failing to fulfill any of the standard protocols that have been chalked out earlier. Technological expertise would fall flat without robust processes at the back end. That’s why we have honed our internal processes as much as we have built up our industry knowledge and technical capabilities.
Various core/critical processes and their interactions affecting quality of our product and service offerings have been identified. These include processes for management activities; provision of resources; product realization; and measurement, analysis, and improvement.
Criteria and methods required to ensure operation and control of these processes have been determined.
Core/Critical Processes have also been documented and distributed to all concerned across the Company.
Information necessary to support the operation and monitoring of these processes is made available to the concerned professionals.
System to monitor, measure and analyze these processes and to implement preventive and corrective actions to achieve planned results and continual improvement has been established.
X-mx Solutions uses the latest testing tools to make sure that the quality of your delivery is not compromised other than focusing only on the short completion time. Our software testing tools are custom made to maintain top quality software that is high on performance, user friendliness and stability.
X-mx Solutions can meet every client’s needs. Our delivery models cater for different scenarios and are designed to deliver tangible results that reduce costs, improve system performance, give return on investment and mitigate risk whether development is onsite or offshore.
When projects are well defined in the scope document, with clear project goals and deliverables, pure offshore development is an appropriate delivery model. This model removes both the pain related to hiring resources and long-term risk. We shoulder complete responsibility for managing the project from start to finish, and can also offer post-development support.
Under the tight control of a project manager, a project will progress with seamless coordination and effective communication. Complete visibility at all stages of development is ensured. The client will appreciate benefits in terms of cost, time and quality.
This model combines the advantages of both onsite and offshore models to ensure optimal cost effectiveness and higher efficiency. Essentially, where complex business processes and challenges require qualified resources to be onsite, this will be organized. They can then conduct detailed requirement audits, consult the client’s user team etc. The complete project requirement will be framed in stages before development begins offshore.
This is the ideal model when the client’s resources are stretched or do not have the competencies required for the project. The model works either through two different teams working exclusively onsite & offshore or an initial team visiting the client’s site to conduct a requirement study/consultation returning for development of the project offshore.
The advantage of this approach is faster development and implementation. The model is receptive to dynamic changes, making the system highly scalable and offering operational benefits.
X-mx Solutions calibrates its actions with great respect to client’s information and intellectual property rights. We restrict non-usage of information for other purposes, restriction on subcontracting and disclosure on a need to know basis. Before the start of negotiations, X-mx Solutions signs with every client a Non-Circumvention Non-Disclosure and Working Agreement (NCND) provided by the International Chamber of Commerce.
X-mx Solutions also enforces this similar agreement with all its employees, directors and third parties such as vendors, partners, legal and other consultants. This ensures for complete protection of client’s information.
We do not disclose, sell or transfer your information to any third party whatever the circumstances are. All information remains strictly confidential and is stored encrypted in our main office data storage.
Confidentiality of information is legally secured by signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This is a mandatory part of our project approach. Furthermore, NDA may be specifically re-designed to suite your particular needs.
Each employee must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and is asked to review and acknowledge this agreement annually. Also we screen all employees for criminal background, civil action, any discrepancy in resume, experience, education, references and interviews.
Our clients’ identities and privacy are known only to the authorized persons as designated by the client.
We deal only with approved reputable suppliers, vendors and service providers.
We do not use knowingly any software that is obtained either illegally or unethically.
We do not use client information for personal, financial, or other profit. We do use the property of a client only in ways properly authorized, and with the client’s knowledge and consent.
We will identify, document, and report to the client promptly if, in our opinion, a project is likely to fail, to prove too expensive, to violate intellectual property law, or otherwise to be problematic.
We work to follow professional standards, when available, that are most appropriate for the task at hand, departing from these only when ethically or technically justified.
We ensure realistic quantitative estimates of cost, scheduling, personnel, quality and outcomes on any project on which we work or propose to work and provide an uncertainty assessment of these estimates. Also we ensure adequate testing, debugging, and review of software and related documents on which we work.
We ensure good management for any project on which we work, including effective procedures for promotion of quality and reduction of risk.
We keep our technical skills, knowledge, and competencies up to date, and will work to improve any flaws before they can affect the quality of the services that we provide to our clients.


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Only ONE THOUSAND US-Car Club Pins ever produced! Each bears a serial number. The first 100 were reserved for club members free with their membership. Now the US Car Club makes this rare collector item available for only CHF 1.00 (plus shipping and handling). As always.. this offer is good only untill we run out of pins !
They are grey-flecked and in the quantities M and L available.
The Polo Shirts is generally rather largely cut.
The US Car Club sticker is available on white or transparent background. We recommend 'transparent' for bright surfaces (i.e. white). CHF 5.00 (plus shipping and handling).

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With 304 million active daily users, Twitter is a monster machine for promoting, connecting, and staying informed. Every second around 6,000 tweets are tweeted. That’s an average of over 350,000 tweets per minute, 500 million tweets per day and 200 billion tweets per year(!).
2. ENGAGE-ENGAGE-ENGAGE!: If someone responds to your Tweet either respond, retweet, or favorite. When you’re trying to build a following it’s great to assure followers you appreciate the love (tweets). Plus, it’s just more fun! Don’t be afraid to tweet people you follow even if you don’t know them, just don’t be creepy.
a.)If you’re tweeting a link to an article, make sure you include a photo image. Readers are more likely to click on a link w/an enticing picture.
b.)You can tag up to 10 Twitter users without using up your 140 character allotment. SWEET!
c.)If you want a photo to stay in your Twitter feed, upload it DIRECTLY to Twitter vs sending it from Instagram. Instagram is owned by Facebook (Twitter competitor). When you auto send your IG pics to your Twitter feed, they eventually become Twitter blobs and can’t be viewed on your account.
4.) KICKASS BIO– The purpose of the bio is to attract followers. Don’t be afraid to do a humble brag or show a little of your personality. Let people know who you are ( in 160 characters or less).
a.)Don’t write sentences. Be concise. Use catchy phrases. People have short attention spans.
d.)DON’T BE BORING. No one intentionally follows lame ducks.
Read this article for more bio deets.
Got paper, want more paper. Ain’t got enough, want more haters. I gotta go to work.
6.) GET A CLIQUE: Interact with a few tweeters/friends regularly. You get exposure to their followers and vice versa. Also, follow a variety of people. Twitter can be a great forum for inspiration. Seek out a variety of Twitter personalities. You’ll be scared surprised at what’s out there in the Twitterverse.
7.)BE CONSISTENT: Twitter is in real time. Timelines move fast and if you’re not a regular tweeter, people won’t see you on their feed. Keep a regular presence. If you’re a fashion blogger-tweet during all the red carpet pre-award shows. A sports fan should tweet during games. An avid Scandal watcher, tweet during TGIT (and don’t forget to hashtag Scandal! ). Only newbies complain about someone doing “too many Tweets”. The purpose of Twitter is to TWEET. You’re only as good as your last tweet.
a.)If someone Tweets you and you click “Reply” only the person you respond to sees your Tweet (or someone who follows BOTH of you). It doesn’t show in anyone else’s timeline.
c.)Use the “Retweet with comment” option if you want followers to see the comment you’re replying to. People are nosey. They love this. Also it’s good fellowship to show someone else some love on your TL.


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“Dana has blown me away. My gosh! My heart and soul are so grateful for her. For her incredible gift and skill. For her love and support. Her ability to tune in is unbelievable.
Dana’s reading provided the beautiful tipping scale for me, with her insights and accuracy oh so lovingly nudging me forward. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
“My fingers want to type all the letters on the keyboard all at once because there’s so much I want to say. Thank you, Dana, for such a beautiful, empowering, and healing reading. I had quite a profound experience when you were tuning in. I woke up in a state of total peace and just allowed myself to really immerse myself into that feeling. I had tears streaming down my face because I am loved. It was so beautiful it hurt. I felt ‘home’ again.
“What an absolute delight it was to finally meet and speak to Dana in person. I cannot even begin to put into words the deep gratitude I have for her and her work. Her reading resonated so deeply, and her Translucence audio programme has pierced my very soul and cracked open my heart.
“I ordered a reading from Dana and had it mailed to me on a USB stick. For some reason, I was a bag of nerves around it. I had the USB for a long while (2 months!) before I even put it on my bedside shelf to push myself to give it a listen. I had no idea why it made me so nervous, but Dana was patient with me and gently let me know I had nothing to fear. There was no pressure or judgments from her to listen to the reading whatsoever.
I finally worked up the courage to listen to my reading another month after that. I felt so connected to Dana when it was done, and I felt connected to myself in a way I never have before. I loved the reading. She touched on things that I had no idea existed until she mentioned them. It all made sense. Everything made sense.
“Wow! Wow! Thank you! Dana’s reading really resonated with me. It felt very accurate and very helpful/insightful for me. I am an open book when I feel safe!
“I chose the mp3 so I can have access to listen to it again and again. I’m glad I did this, as there’s so much to work with to help me move some energy. As I’ve been practicing the insights that Dana brought up, things have already shifted. It seems my soul really connected to her reading, as I am not needing to put effort into implementing her suggestions: it’s just happening. It is such a perfect time for me to have this reading done.
“WOW, that was QUITE the reading! I must say it is exactly what I needed to hear. I really want to thank Dana for making it clear to me what I am doing to myself and WHY! She is a WIZARD LADY. Her abilities are FANTASTIC, and this type of reading is brilliant because it isn’t all clogged up with silly surface questions.
“Dana’s reading was great! Very clear and informative. I loved the visual imagery and analogies that Dana provided– it’s exactly how I process things. Everything she said was true. I am aware of it all, but having someone else stating it and really understanding it– as if she was right inside me, feeling my feelings— was like a relief.
“I really want to thank Dana from the very bottom of my heart for taking so much time to do a reading with and for me. I really needed it. So much. Wow. Thank you, just, thank you. Her analogies and examples are so accessible, her recommendations are doable, and while I feel like she let me know I have a fair bit of work to do on myself, the way she told me to and how to was just excruciatingly beautiful and I feel like doing that work.
“I want to start by saying how good Dana is. I mean, GOOD. She honed in on just the right things in our sessions together, and the tone she set was (dare I use the word?) perfect.
I was trying to think of a word to describe how I feel after my sessions with her, and only one comes to mind: Healed. She tapped into some things I either buried so deep I’d forgotten them or I didn’t know were there in the first place. After listening to the audio she created for me, I felt as though I’d been cracked open—in a good way, and some of this baggage I’ve been carrying around for decades came flying out. The whole time I was doing this, though, I felt perfectly free and safe.
“Dana is phenomenal! I’ve had two sessions with her so far; the first was an intuitive reading, where she scanned my chakras, and the second was for energy healing. Both sessions were remarkable experiences, and I came away with increased calmness, peace and self-understanding on both occasions.
“My session with Dana was really insightful. She touched on things that went really deep and that I don’t share with a lot of people. I know we didn’t discuss these things together before the session started, and Dana’s chill, easygoing personality made me feel right at home.
“I have been sitting with everything that came up during my reading, and the insight that I have gained has really helped to direct my next few months (in terms of what I need to do). It has brought so much clarity and given me answers to something that I have often pondered for so long. Turns out the answers were actually very simple and right under my nose all along!
I am excited for the next few months and I have started sitting, ‘doing nothing’ as Dana recommended (not as difficult as I thought it would be!) I am also integrating some of the insights that she gave me about being curious and cultivating my essence.
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Editorial Note: This bullet of the text alternative compuation is currently normative. Its status is considered a feature at risk and may be changed from a normative requirement to an informative recommendation if interoperable implementations are not found.
Authors MAY use the application role on the main content element of the host language (such as the body element in HTML) to define an entire page as an application. However, if the main content element is defined as having a role of application, user agents MUST NOT use the element as a navigational landmark. If assistive technologies use an interaction mode that intercepts standard keyboard events, when encountering the application role, those assistive technologies SHOULD switch to an interaction mode that passes keyboard events through to the web application.
Authors MUST ensure elements with role listitem are contained in, or owned by, an element with the role list.
Authors MUST ensure that menu items are owned by an element with role menu or menubar in order to identify that they are related widgets. Authors MAY separate menu items into groups by use of a separator or an element with an equivalent role from the native markup language.
Authors MUST ensure that menu item checkboxes are owned by an element with role menu or menubar in order to identify that they are related widgets. Authors MAY separate menu items into groups by use of a separator or an element with an equivalent role from the native markup language.
Authors MUST ensure that menu item radios are owned by an element with role menu or menubar in order to identify that they are related widgets. Authors MAY separate menu items into groups by use of a separator or an element with an equivalent role from the native markup language.
For any element with a role of presentation and which is not focusable, the user agent MUST NOT expose the implicit native semantics of the element (the role and its states and properties) to accessibility APIs. However, the user agent MUST expose content and descendant elements that do not have an explicit or inherited role of presentation. Thus, the presentation role causes a given element to be treated as having no role or to be removed from the accessibility tree, but does not cause the content contained within the element to be removed from the accessible tree.
When an explicit or inherited role of presentation is applied to an element with the implicit semantic of a WAI-ARIA role that has required owned elements, in addition to the element with the explicit role of presentation, the user agent MUST apply an inherited role of presentation to any owned elements that do not have an explicit role defined. Also, when an explicit or inherited role of presentation is applied to a host language element which has required children as defined by the host language specification, in addition to the element with the explicit role of presentation, the user agent MUST apply an inherited role of presentation to any required children that do not have an explicit role defined. For any element with an explicit or inherited role of presentation and which is not focusable, user agents MUST ignore role-specific WAI-ARIA states and properties for that element. For example, in HTML, a ul or ol element with a role of presentation will have the implicit native semantics of its li elements removed because the list role to which the ul or ol corresponds has a required owned element of listitem. Likewise, although an HTML table element does not have an implicit native semantic role corresponding directly to a WAI-ARIA role, the implicit native semantics of its thead/tbody/tfoot/tr/th/td descendants will also be removed, because the HTML specification indicates that these are required structural descendants of the table element. Explicit roles on a descendant or owned element override the inherited role of presentation, and cause the owned element to behave as any other element with an explicit role.
Implicit Value for Role: Default for aria-readonly is true.
Authors MUST ensure elements with role option are contained in an element using one of the non-abstract child roles of select, such as combobox, listbox, menu, radiogroup, or tree.
Implicit Value for Role: Default for aria-orientation is vertical.
In either case, authors SHOULD ensure that the currently active tab has its aria-selected attribute set to true, that other tab elements have their aria-selected attribute set to false, and that the currently selected tab provides a visual indication that it is selected. In the absence of an aria-selected attribute on the current tab, user agents SHOULD indicate to assistive technologies through the platform accessibility API that the currently focused tab is selected.


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Ransomware attacks are on an all-time rise lately. This particular news is about another widespread ransomware campaign that is affecting users around Europe, and about 200 mainstream organizations have already become victims of the attack.
The ransomware, named as Bad Rabbit, is spreading like wildfire and has targeted corporate networks in Russia, Germany, Ukraine, and Turkey mainly. Organizations that have been targeted so far include Kiev Metro payment systems, Interfax and Fontanka (Russian news agencies), Odessa International Airport and the Ukraine’s Ministry of Infrastructure.
This is a Petya type ransomware that has launched targeted attacks in the past few hours. After successfully compromising the system and encrypting the data, attackers demand 0.05 bitcoin, approx. $285 as ransom to hand over decryption key.
The campaign was identified by security researchers at Kaspersky Labs on October 24th. In a detailed blog post, Orkhan Mamedov, Fedor Sinitsyn, and Anton Ivanov wrote that Bad Rabbit is distributed through drive-by download attacks and utilizes fake Adobe Flash players installers to trap victims into installing malware.
Bad Rabbit belongs to a relatively new and unknown ransomware family, and its target is achieved without using any exploit. The victim is required to manually execute the ransomware dropper, which is downloaded from the attacker’s infrastructure at hxxp://1dnscontrol[.]com/flash_install.php.
The file downloaded is named install_flash_player.exe. The victim manually launches this file but to operate properly; it requires high-level administrative privileges that are obtained through the standard UAC prompt. When initiated, the file stores the malicious DLL at this location in the computer: C:\Windows\infpub.dat. It is then launched through rundll32 command.
Various compromised websites were identified by Kaspersky researchers, all of which were news and media related sites. The original vector attack was detected in the morning of October 24th, and the attack lasted until midday, but it is an ongoing and active campaign, which is being monitored by Kaspersky researchers. According to their findings, victims are redirected to malware web sources located at authentic and legitimate websites.
ESET security researchers discovered Bad Rabbit malware as another variant of Petya (also known as NotPetya, GoldenEye, Petrwrap, and exPetr) ransomware ,’Win32/Diskcoder.D’. Diskcryptor, which is an open-source full drive encryption software, is used by Bad Rabbit to perform data encryption on infected computers using RSA 2048 keys.
According to ESET researchers, this new campaign does not use EternalBlue exploit but scans the internal network to open SMB (Server Message Block) shares and then uses a hardcoded list of common credentials to drop malware. It also utilizes Mimikatz post-exploitation tool to obtain credentials from infected systems.
How to get rid of Bad Rabbit ransomware?
According to Kaspersky researchers, to protect your computer, you need to disable WMI service which will not let the malware spread to the network. Moreover, users must remain cautious while clicking on attachments and web links sent by unknown senders via emails and avoid downloading software from third-party platforms.


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Beautiful villa oriented to the south. Property overlooking the sea.
The property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room with dining room, large independent kitchen, 2 terraces with sea view and private solarium. A private garden with an area of 205m2 with a parking space.
In addition, air-conditioning, communal swimming pool, sold furnished and equipped.
A short distance from bars, restaurants and just 500 m from the beach.
Only 35 km from Alicante airport and 15 km from golf courses.


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Karachi, Bank AL-Habib Limited informed Pakistan Stock Exchange that board of directors meeting of the company will be held on October 18, 2018 at Karachi. The agenda of the meeting will to consider the Unaudited Accounts for the period ended September 30, 2018.
Bank Al-Habib Limited is a banking company incorporated in Pakistan on October 15, 1991 as a public limited company under the Companies Ordinance, 1984. It is a scheduled bank principally engaged in the business of commercial banking. The registered office of the company is located in Multan and the principle place of business is located in Karachi. The shares of the company are quoted on the Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Stock Exchanges of Pakistan.
The bank has a network of 320 branches, 96 sub-branches and 3 representative offices. The branch network of the bank includes a wholesale branch in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a branch in Karachi Export Processing Zone and 17 Islamic Banking Branches. The bank has also invested in 66.67% shares of Al-Habib Capital Markets Private Limited.
The symbol “BAHL” is being used by the stock exchanges for the shares of Bank Al-Habib Limited.

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Our dedicated Sevierville call center service team has been trained to manage calls for insurance companies, medical practices, hospital systems, inbound orders, outsourced customer service, help lines and many other niches. With our help you can feel confident knowing that crucial parts of your business are being handled promptly, professionally and correctly.
Our Sevierville call center offers 865 area code numbers and serves the 37862, 37863, 37864, 37868 & 37876 zip codes.
Because we partner with businesses and healthcare communities throughout Tennessee, we understand local news, local weather and local pain points for your customers or patients. We keep our finger on the pulse of Sevierville business trends, medical practice mergers and breaking news. This allows us to make on-the-fly changes based on situations in your community. Professional industries hire us because we offer the most secure, highly trained, top quality call center available.


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This has had a detrimental impact on many locals, as the Russia-backed “borderization” has split communities and led some Georgians to literally find their homes in Russian-controlled territory overnight.
Despite warnings from Washington and the fact Georgia is a top US ally, Russia and local allies have been swallowing more and more territory in recent years. The Georgian government and international community have continuously decried this ongoing practice as illegal.
The ongoing, incremental seizure of land has had a detrimental impact on many locals, as the Russia-backed “borderization” has split communities and led some Georgians to literally find their homes in Russian-controlled territory overnight, NBC News reports.
Since 2011, there have been at least 54 instances of “borderizaton” on the border separating South Ossetia and Georgia, according to the Heritage Foundation. The “borderization” process “includes constructing illegal fencing and earthen barriers to separate communities and further divide the Georgian population,” the conservative think tank said in a recent report.
It’s not clear whether this is being directed by Moscow or the pro-Russian government in South Ossetia, but the Kremlin hasn’t done anything to stop it.
Russia has 19 military bases in South Ossetia alone and its activities in the region, on top of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, have continued to raise alarm bells in the West. The Russian military and its allies currently occupy roughly 20 per cent of Georgia’s internationally recognised territory.
The ongoing dispute over these territories has made the normalization of relations between Georgia and Russia impossible.
It’s also a large part of the reason the US has continued to provide Georgia with $US100 million in aid every single year, which is also linked to the country’s active role in supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
Georgia has sent more troops to Afghanistan per capita than any other US ally.
With Russia to the north, Turkey to the west, and Iran not far to the south, Georgia is at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East. It’s also an important route for oil from the Caspian Sea.
In short, Georgia may not be on the forefront of every American’s mind, but the country is of great geopolitical significance to the US.
Prior to the 2008 conflict, Georgia received assurances it would soon join NATO. The war complicated this process, but NATO’s General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg recently reaffirmed the alliance’s intention to accept Georgia as a member state. Subsequently, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned he would respond aggressively if this occurred.
“This could provoke a terrible conflict. I don’t understand what they are doing this for,” Medvedev told the Russia-based Kommersant newspaper.
The US government has spoken out against Russia’s activities in the region, but seems reluctant to offer a more forceful response.
“The United States support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering,” Elizabeth Rood, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Tbilisi, told NBC News.
Vice President Mike Pence made similar remarks on a visit to Georgia last year.
The subject of who fired the first shots in the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict is a subject of great debate. But the conflict ended in a matter of days after Russian troops pushed past the disputed territories and marched well into Georgia, sparking international condemnation.
The conflict resulted in the deaths of roughly 850 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more.
The six-day war was largely fought over two disputed territories in the region: South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Russia has occupied these territories since the conflict ended, though the vast majority of the international community recognises them as part of Georgia. The Russian government at one point agreed to remove its troops from the territories, but has not followed through with this pledge.
Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the war. Georgians marked it by taking to the streets in Tbilisi and protesting against Russia’s ongoing occupation of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.


text: In one beautiful city lived a clever precocious 10-year-old girl. In their free time the heroine of the animated film The Adventures of Masha in Wonderland online to learn martial arts. Once Mary meets an unusual creature that is half like a lion, and the second half of a tiger, which was born from the magic kamney.Devochke new acquaintance introduced, Nicky, and here it is with amazement for himself understands that he can speak the language animals and not only do they understand it, but she understands them. Ahead of a brave young heroine and cartoon expect great adventure, meeting strange and a lot more interesting ... Very soon, Nicky absorb huge cloud kit. And when it's a difficult moment for your friends to help them hasten Uncle Misha. Uncle turned wild bear, enormous size, which has a very dreadful appearance, but incredibly good inside. And Masha with friends to go to Paradise Animals - this incredible wonderland, which may be only 99 lucky, and they can do it every 10 years. But people can not come here, because after being in paradise, only three days, they are forever transformed into animals ... With SarMovie.com you can download Yugo and Lala free movie in HD quality.

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Yuma Union High School District recognizes its responsibility to provide information to the community and actively seeks to establish a good working relationship with the news media. While we are committed to cooperating with media requests for access to our schools and students, we are also obligated to protect the privacy of students and employees. To help facilitate media requests, we ask media to use the following information as guidance for making requests and accessing our campuses.
For requests for information directly related to a school (such as school events), media should contact the respective campus communications liaisons (listed below). The YUHSD Communications Office will work closely with liaisons and school principals in regard to media requests.
If the media inquiry relates to a district issue rather than a specific school, the Director of Communications, Superintendent, or an Associate Superintendent will speak on the school’s behalf or provide a spokesperson.
Yuma Union High School District recognizes the press having legal right to visit our schools, but in order to protect the privacy of the students and staff, media representatives (journalists, photojournalists, videographers, photographers) are not permitted on school property to interview, photograph, or videotape without prior approval from the Communications Office, YUHSD Superintendent, school principal or designee.
only to those persons known by the administration. Visitor passes will not be issued on testing days. Administrators may refuse anyone a visitor pass. Any person found on school grounds without permission will be considered a trespasser and subject to arrest.
At the discretion of the Director of Communications, school/district administrators may grant media access and arrange interviews with staff and/or students.
Interviews will not be conducted during school hours or on school property without the prior approval and presence of school/district administrator or designee.
Before any student is photographed, videotaped, or interviewed, consent must be granted by the student’s parent or legal guardian via the district's media release form.
Media are encouraged not to publish names or photos of any student or school district individual without making sure their photo can be published in any news medium format.
As a general rule, media may take general shots of students without parental consent during public school events (such as athletic games) as long as students are not identified or singled out.
Yuma Union High School District ensures the protection of student/employee privacy and will not release any information that may reveal a student’s identity, respect the privacy of our teachers and employees, and will not release any personal or personnel-related information unless required by law. Additionally, we will not comment on any case that is before the courts and refer all questions related to police investigations to the proper authority. For more information on federal guideline pertaining to student and employee privacy, please refer to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).


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TicTacToe game Robot Arm application.
Robot Arm with 5 degrees of freedom plus gripper, made with Lego Technic, LynxMotion and custom made parts controlled with a Parallax Propeller Microprocessor.
Game board made with an array of 9 CNY70 infrared light emitters and detectors.
User interface with 2 line LCD display and three 5-position push buttons that can be used in control mode to manipulate the position of each servo to teach the robot new positions.
The tic tac toe game has three levels of difficulty, easy, normal and hard. In the Hard level it is impossible for humans to win. The robot will always win or the game will end on a tie. In the easy mode the robot will make some random mistakes so the human has a chance of beating it.
Future work: Chess application, interface to PC with RoboRealm and inverse kinematics model.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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text: Two years ago I made it six days after Mallorca, last summer I bettered my holiday stint even with three (if also very beautiful) days on Rügen and I say unto you, that this can’t go on, no, no, no, definitely not. This time it should be 14 days, come what may. I will spend half of the established offline time very bravely without my boys but with three heart people, somewhere in New York. It’s relaxation? But yes! We put-Fund together with the roof top pool which hopefully on the Superairbnb, Yes. And on music mind you. So who has mini-concert tips or other less well-known cultural delicacies in store, which may make happy to beep at this point.

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We are a general practice law firm. We provide legal and strategic advice to a wide variety of clients, from high impact startups to mature market-leading companies. Our approach is to be partners in progress, finding our clients practical and efficient solutions to some of their most complex legal and business challenges.
We represent both investors and promoters in venture capital and private equity investments. We often assist in structuring foreign investments. We have extensive experience of representing clients in e-commerce, ed-tech, space technology, data analytics, travel and health in their investment rounds.
Our M&A practice advises on strategic corporate mergers and acquisitions. We have a strong track record of advising emerging companies in the e-commerce and new tech sectors by various modes including all-cash, cash and stock, stock swap, asset purchases and acqui-hires.
Our litigation practice is focused on matters with a potential to deliver high impact. We take carefully-selected cases to court with the aim of shaping jurisprudence to instigating legal reform in the fields of economic, technology and commercial laws.
Operating on the intersection of Impact, Innovation and Law.

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Audience Response Service offering a wide variety of audience response keypad models that is appropriate for your event requirements. From basic to most sophisticated and advanced voting clickers, you ask for it, we have it. By providing our full system rental package, Audience Response Service endows you the utmost rental service for your meetings, conference, seminars, symposiums and other corporate and school events.
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If you're looking for a place to get away, look no further than Ohrobec. Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Ohrobec has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Ohrobec with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Ohrobec hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Ohrobec hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
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industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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We currently offer Guided Fishing Trips for $275 per boat. Trip includes: Boat, Tackle, Gas, Bait, bottled water, and we will clean and package your fish. This is an 8-hour fishing trip. We also have a GREAT lodging rate through Seasons Lodge at Rend Lake Golf Course if you choose to stay with us after or before your trip. We are booking quick so reserve your fishing trip now. Pricing is good for Rend Lake; other lakes are also listed.
Learn more about the men behind the magic – Master Fishermen Owner/Guide Nick Shafer, and Expert Guide Bob Shafer.
Keep an eye on water levels, temperature, and fish activity. We can’t do it all for you, but maybe we can help you find where to best spend your time.
What are you waiting for? We are now accepting reservations for 2017! Book Nick and Bob, and reel in something you can be proud of.
Rend Lake, Kinkaid Lake and Lake of Egypt have numerous fish in the 10 to 12 inch mark and several up to 15+ inches. These lakes provide fisherman with the opportunity to catch numerous fish as they have an abundant Crappie population. In case you have never eaten a Crappie, it may be the best tasting freshwater fish there is. Also check our fishing reports page for a up to date Rend Lake Fishing Report as well as the other lakes we service.
These packages are great for the whole family, especially the ones that love to catch fish. If you love fishing and being on the lake, Southern Illinois is the place for you to come and see.
Kinkaid Lake: Kinkaid Lake is located in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest and is a tremendous fishery. Lake Kinkaid is known for its abundant Crappie population and a chance to catch the fish of a life time, 2 lb plus. This waterway is a very deep lake with the best scenic views of any other lake in Southern Illinois.
Lake of Egypt (LOE): This lake is also great for a chance for a Crappie of a lifetime! LOE is a power plant lake and the spawn starts earlier than surrounding lakes and sometimes due to ice it is the only lake we can fish in the winter. The fishing can be very good for Crappie and Bass.
Book Your Guide Now*All pricing is based on 2 fishermen per boat. A third fisherman will add another $75.00.
*Groups of 6 or more, please give at least 2 week notice in order for us to accommodate your needs and make your experience with us a memorable day.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: I was doing the Hours of the Passion, and blessed Jesus told me: "My daughter, in the course of my mortal life, thousands and thousands of Angels were the cortege of my Humanity, gathering everything I did – my steps, my works, my words, and even my sighs, my pains, the drops of my Blood - in sum, everything. They were the Angels in charge of my custody, and of paying Me honor; obedient to my every wish, they would rise to and descend from Heaven, to bring to the Father what I was doing. Now these Angels have a special office, and as the soul remembers my Life, my Passion, my Blood, my wounds, my prayers, they come around this soul and gather her words, her prayers, her acts of compassion for Me, her tears and her offerings; they unite them to mine, and they bring them before my Majesty to renew for Me the glory of my own Life. The delight of the Angels is so great that, reverent, they listen to what the soul says, and pray together with her. So, with what attention and respect must the soul do these Hours, thinking that the Angels hang upon her lips to repeat after her what she says."

industry_corpus2: Others


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SONG OF THE DAY: 'Best Part' by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.
Freudian is a breath of a fresh air in the era of synths and “trap&B” with its pianos and guitars. A must-listen for long winter evenings.
On Daniel Caesar, 'Freudian' & the Preservation of Young Love. "
Within 15 minutes, the tight 400-person space is nearly packed and the crowd starts to overflow onto the balcony.
My mind is still inside Reggies, encapsulated in the wake of Caesar's soothing melodies. The warmth resonates with me all the way home.
As I Am - H.E.R.
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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Young-Oak Kim.
Kim was born in 1919 in Los Angeles as the son of Korean immigrants. The Army initially declined his voluntary enlistment, but later drafted him in January 1941. After 18 months of enlisted service, he completed Officer Candidate School and was assigned to the 100th Battalion of the 442nd Brigade Combat Team comprised of Japanese-Americans. Despite receiving an offer to transfer due to potential animosity between Korean Americans and Japanese Americans, Kim stayed saying,”…there are no Japanese or Koreans here. We’re all Americans and we’re all fighting for the same cause.” He served as a platoon leader and an operations officer in Italy and France with multiple acts of distinction before his first honorable discharge as a Captain.
Kim rejoined the Army in 1950 during the onset of the Korean War and used subterfuge in order to specifically serve in a combat unit. As an intelligence officer, his efforts saved South Korean and American service members lives in battle. During the time, he was wounded from friendly fire, but later returned to serve as a battalion commander in theater at the rank of Major. After the Korean War, he served in multiple staff officer positions around the world before retiring as a Colonel.
After his 30 years of military service, he returned to California and was a community service leader with multiple charitable organizations.
He died from cancer in 2005 and was laid to rest in Hawaii.


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Magillem is hosting a user group meeting on October 26th at The Pad in Sunnyvale. User Group meetings are always educational; this one should be especially so for a number of reasons, not least of which is the keynote topic: Expert Systems for Experts.
Posted in Events, News, Press.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text: With the adoption of GHS, OSHA requires employee training for updates. This course will provide an introduction to GHS to assist facilities in meeting regulations. The program will cover the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. It reviews what the GHS is all about, why OSHA adopted the GHS, and the phase-in dates for implementing the GHS. Specific topics include hazard classification, the Safety Data Sheet, and what’s on a GHS label (signal words, hazard statements, and pictograms).

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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Hard Drive Capacity: 1TB (1000 gigabytes). Playstation 4 Pro | 1 TB. Features vary from title to title.
Physically in very good condition (including controller :) but was missing power cord, so I had rummage through my collection of old cords. PS4 has a variety of 2 and 3 prong connections (after some googling). I also had to install a firmware update to version 6. The system would not boot up. It was saying to install a version 4 update. I booted in safe mode and did a system update (not the full reinstall.) It took me good amount of googling and trial and error. The USB flash (thumb) drive also had to be formatted as EXFAT to be recognized by the PS4. 3 stars is a generous rating considering it took me about 2 hours to get it working.
So it all works, and everything was sent as advertised which is great. However, the power cord they supplied initially wasn't compatible with the PS4 for some reason. I notified them and told me the cord should work, but I clarified that it definitely does not, so they sent me a replacement cord. It was a two prong cord but still the wrong type of cable. So everything works, I just had to buy a spare PS4 power cable from Amazon to make sure the console turned on in the first place.
Very glad I bought the pro, runs intensive games buttery smooth. Usually a pc gamer, picked up the ps4 to play the exclusives and the pro crushes it every time I fire it up. Some games come with an option menu when firing them up using the pro asking if I want the system to prioritize frame rate, graphics or resolution. Very cool feature for the different types of gamers.


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1 tree1 trees planted in memory of Nita Hughes.
Nita Newville Hughes, 86 of Warrenton, VA passed away on Feb. 3, 2019 at her home.
She was born on July 20, 1932 at Taos, New Mexico a daughter of the late James Byron Newville and Fay Shupe Newville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Drewry Thomas “Buddy” Hughes, Jr. and a son, Drewry T. “Timmy” Hughes, III.
Mrs. Hughes and her late husband operated an insurance agency in Warrenton for many years. She was a longtime member of the Warrenton Church of Jesus Christ of Letter-Day Saints and loved to paint and garden.
She is survived by her children, Jessie Trow, Louisa, VA, Nada (James) Trow, Linden, VA, Stephen Hughes and Annette (George) Boggs both of Warrenton; two siblings, Jean (Patsy) Newville and Troy (Cindy) Newville; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10:00 AM until the service begins at 11 AM at Warrenton Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 585 Fauquier Rd., Warrenton, VA 20186. Interment will be on Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 AM at Culpeper National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School (give.stjo.org/donate or to Wounded Warriors.
To plant a tree in memory of Nita Hughes, please visit our Tribute Store.


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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The owner of one of the homes that exploded in Indianapolis said Monday that a problem furnace could be to blame for the blast that killed two people and damaged dozens of homes so severely officials say they must be demolished.
A spokeswoman for Citizens Energy gas company said the utility didn't receive any reports about a faulty furnace at the home. But spokeswoman Sarah Holsapple also said the homeowner wouldn't necessarily report such a problem to the gas company. And if the homeowner hired someone to fix the furnace, that person also wouldn't need to tell the utility.
Investigators said they have not determined a cause for the Saturday night blast that sparked a massive fire, blew out windows, collapsed ceilings and shook homes up to three miles away. Public Safety Director Troy Riggs said the search for answers could take some time and investigators will treat the area as a crime scene until they rule out foul play.
Much of the investigation so far has focused on natural gas. A utility spokesman said workers have been inspecting mains in the neighborhood but have detected no leaks so far.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


text: Single Diamond with Hammered Face Flat Black 9/16″ Thick x 44″ Long Wrought Iron Baluster with 3/4″ pin on top end. 10 pieces per box. Other finishes available upon request.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Biomass is densified/compacted form of biomass. Biomass refers to various types of agriculture and forestry residue which is traditionally used for thermal applications in rural areas mainly in non-commercial set up. For efficient usage of biomass, it is converted into briquettes so that it is made compatible to transport over longer distances and to burn in boilers and furnaces. Generally, it is in cylindrical form with most common size of 90 mm diameter and length of 200-300 mm.
Biomass Briquette is carbon neutral as it is made out of agriculture residue and saves 700-750 Kg of CO2 by burning per ton of briquette.


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On October 11, I flew into the beautiful city of Halifax. At daybreak, Anissa Reed and I headed up the Eastern Shore. The leaves were red and orange, a soft wind blowing out to sea. We passed dozens of signs “STOP FISH FARMS,” “OPEN NET SALMON FARMS ARE NOT WELCOME!” Clearly there is a battle going on here.
After and hour and a half, we pulled into Murphy’s Campground near Sheet Harbour. Brian and Marilyn Murphy welcomed us with steaming coffee, warm cookies and muffins. We climbed down the wharf into the saucy little RYAN, a distinctly east coast wood boat.
With the west wind freshening at our backs, Brian told us his family have lived on Shoal Bay for 6 generations.
His family used to fish lobsters, but for the last 50 years Brian takes people out to enjoy the wild beauty of the bay that he and Marilyn call home. Ecotourism is a big economic resource to this regions. The bay is shallow, only about 13 meters average depth and Brian explained how there is very little current to flush this bay. As he throttled back RYAN, Brian spoke over the wind, “and this is where they are planning to put the fish farm. There’s going to be 36 pens, 750,000 farm salmon.” The depth sounder read 35 feet, only 10 meters! Brian explained that during the winter storms the waste from this industrial feedlot would be smeared across the beaches of his home.
Tangier Lobsters nearby stands to lose their lobsters here when the salmon farms start using drugs to kill the sea lice. There is a lawsuit before the courts in New Brunswick for lobsters killed by drugs used on salmon farms to kill sea lice.
Snow Island and Loch Duart of Scotland have united to put 4 over-sized salmon feedlots in the area around Sheet Harbour. This region was once safe from salmon farms, but Loch Duart has developed a salmon that can survive the frigid waters of Nova Scotia. The town, the town council, the fishermen, nearly everyone seemed against their home waters being used to flush salmon feedlot waste. With a population of 2,000, each of the salmon farms would produce untreated waste equal to a town of 40,000! This community has a sustainable lobster industry that fuels the local economy. They cannot move their fishery off shore as other fishermen have done after the salmon feedlots moved in. The signs made it clear this community is not willing to give their way of life easily. They are standing ground.
Next we headed to the Sheet Harbour High School. The children looked worried. They asked what would happen to the lobsters. Two boys with T-shirts they had made, came and asked me what would happen to the local sea trout that they loved to fish. These were hard questions for me. The natural urge is to protect children from bad news. I could only tell them wild salmon and sea trout have gone into steep decline wherever there are salmon farms. It was clear they were part of this fight.
Bill and Claire Williams invited us back to their home and treated us to THE MOST incredible meal of fresh lobster!
Bill ties world famous flies.
As they talked I heard the wisdom and knowledge of a man who has spent his life here. Clare is a woman of enormous capability and standing on the frontlines with her husband.
Bill showed us a stack of boxes a meter and half high containing documents collected and read since the beginning the year when this industry first began to threaten his way of life. Bill has risen to the challenge, doing things he never dreamed he would have to do becoming investigative reporter, spokesperson, defender of a place and a way of life he loves. We trained Bill to sample for the viruses that will be threatening the wild salmon and sea trout of his home.
We were joined by Marike Finaly and Karin Cope of APES, Association for Preservation of the Eastern Shore. Through the meal a disturbing tale of millions of government dollars given to the salmon farming industry in eastern Canada, an MLA that threatens to sue people who disagree with him. People feel betrayed by the NDP leadership in Nova Scotia, abandoned in favour of the salmon farming moguls. Deals offered to preserve one bay if people will shut up about the feedlots going into other bays. Huge private dollars went into liming the West River and 11,600 wild Atlantic salmon have returned, but the proposed salmon feedlots with profits shared by a Scottish company would be placed near the mouth of this river. No one felt the salmon of the West River would survive this.
At 7pm I gave a talk to over 100 people of Sheet Harbour. I told them about the denial and coverup exposed by the Cohen Commission. I told them how the federal and provincial governments and industry testified under oath that no exotic viruses have been brought into British Columbia by the salmon farming industry and how we are now tracking three European fish virus everyone denies are here.
Nova Scotia was a place of natural wealth; abundant cod, logging, deep-sea shipping ports, tourism and lobsters. But every generation is being forced to make do with less. Now the people of the eastern shore are expected to let go of their lobster fishery, tourism and way of life that includes clean water and gorgeous views in service to an industry that has sparked anger and regret around the world.


text: If you are looking for Nepera Park map, then this Google satellite map of Nepera Park will give you the precise imaging that you need. Using Google satellite imaging of Nepera Park, you can view entire streets or buildings in exact detail. This Nepera Park modern, fresh google satellite map are easy to use and set up in a practical way. All you need to do is to scroll through the region list or type in the place you which to see. Then use the search and navigation tools to get closer details of the map you need. These maps of Nepera Park give you the accuracy of satellite imaging in a way that is easy to put to immediate use.


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If you want to find the best furniture stores Pascoe Vale locals are talking about, come to Furniture Galore and find out why we’re the top choice. You won’t find a better collection of home office, dining room, living room or bedroom furniture than the quality pieces we important from the biggest names around the world, including lounges, beds and coffee tables. Are prices are cheap and offer better value than outlet stores.
Don’t waste time for other “furniture stores near me” when you can find everything you need to refurnish your home with us. We also offer flexible payment plans and efficient delivery services to make the shopping experience easier and better. Whether you choose one of our shops in Melbourne or our online store, anyone in Australia can benefit from our great range.
You’ll find two of our furniture stores near Pascoe Vale; one to the northeast in Thomastown and the other to the southwest in Sunshine, so you can choose whichever is easiest. For more details, contact our team today or use our store locator.


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Don't let the tiny bottles fool you! These unsweetened, highly concentrated flavorings have their origins in pharmacy, but today are packed for home use. Excellent for a wide variety of applications, these professional flavorings add nothing but great taste and aroma.
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industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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Discover all the best-ever tips to deal with anxiety and stress. Tricks, remedies and treatments to fight anxiety and anxiety disorders.
The heart races. Palms sweat. The stomach fills with butterflies. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety from time to time — especially before an important event such as a business presentation, job interview or first date. These feelings are normal and, while stressful and perhaps scary, are not necessarily harmful. In fact, anxiety acts as the body’s “alarm system” warning of an immediate threat and triggering the “fight or flight” response needed for people to confront or escape danger.
This reaction is what saved our early ancestors from saber-toothed tigers, and is still helpful in everyday life. An executive worried about an important job presentation, for example, may spend more time rehearsing what to say. This kind of anxiety can help motivate and prepare people for the challenges they have to face.
There are people who become so nervous about a job interview that they miss the appointment. When anxiety gets to be so powerful that it prevents people from doing their day-to-day activities, then it becomes a serious problem. To make matters worse, sometimes just the possibility of a crisis is enough to set off these anxious feelings. And once they start, these worries can take on a life of their own — to the point where every aspect of life can be a potential crisis, and there’s a disaster waiting at every turn.
People who experience such uncontrollable worry and fear suffer from an anxiety disorder, an illness that currently affects more than 19 million Americans every year — making it the most common mental health problem in this country. Fortunately, there are effective treatments that can help people overcome their fears and once again face the world.
• Remember that anxiety is a normal reaction to a stressful situation. Give yourself permission to feel stressed or anxious about whatever it is that’s bothering you.
• Try to figure out exactly what it is you feel anxious about. Think about what you can do about the situation so it won’t be as stressful. As you think about your concerns, focus on what’s actually happening instead of what “might” happen.
• Find ways to relax, whether through meditation or yoga, listening to music or doing something you enjoy.
• Take care of yourself. Get enough rest, food and sleep. Avoid drugs and alcohol.
• Exercise. It can relieve pent-up feelings and stress and help you sleep better (consult your doctor about developing a reasonable exercise program).
• Avoid foods and drinks with caffeine, as they tend to increase your sense of anxiety.
• Try to see the positive aspects of the situation. Take satisfaction and pride in the events you can control. Don’t dwell on shortcomings, as it drains mental energy and creates more stress.
• Talk to someone who will listen and allow you to experience your feelings. Family and friends can sometimes give you an objective viewpoint to help sort out your concerns. And coping with stressful events is much easier with support.
• If anxiety seems to be spiraling out of control, it may be good to talk with a doctor or behavioral health professional. Remember that seeking help is not a sign of failure or weakness, especially in situations too difficult to handle alone.
• You seem to experience intense fear or concern most of the time for no apparent reason.• You have trouble sleeping and difficulty concentrating for an extended period of time.• Your anxiety outlasts the circumstances associated with it.• You experience feelings of apprehension that cannot be soothed or controlled.• Your worries interfere with your work and relationships.
Even though the feelings associated with anxiety can be stressful and scary, any action you take can help give you a sense of control over your fears and your situation.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine