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1/12. White matter hyperintensities on MRI in a patient with corticobasal degeneration.
We describe a patient who presented with the clinicopathological features of corticobasal degeneration (CBD). Over the course of 8 years, the patient developed myoclonus, dystonia, and supranuclear gaze palsy associated with an akinetic-rigid syndrome. To our knowledge, no previous report of a patient with CBD has described clear-cut regional white matter changes as revealed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. In our patient, a T2-weighted MR image of the brain showed focal atrophy of the bilateral frontal cortex and asymmetric regional hyperintensities of the subjacent white matter. These signal changes seemed to primarily reflect the progression of neuronal degeneration, especially the demyelination secondary to axonal loss or change.
2/12. Palatal tremor, progressive multiple cranial nerve palsies, and cerebellar ataxia: a case report and review of literature of palatal tremors in neurodegenerative disease.
We describe a patient with an unusual clinical presentation of progressive multiple cranial nerve palsies, cerebellar ataxia, and palatal tremor (PT) resulting from an unknown etiology. magnetic resonance imaging showed evidence of hypertrophy of the inferior olivary nuclei, brain stem atrophy, and marked cerebellar atrophy. This combination of progressive multiple cranial nerve palsies, cerebellar ataxia, and PT has never been reported in the literature. We have also reviewed the literature of PT secondary to neurodegenerative causes. In a total of 23 patients, the common causes are sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA; 22%), Alexander's disease (22%), unknown etiology (43.4%), and occasionally progressive supranuclear palsy (4.3%) and spinocerebellar degeneration (4.3%). Most patients present with progressive cerebellar ataxia and approximately two thirds of them have rhythmic tremors elsewhere. ear clicks are observed in 13% and evidence of hypertrophy of the inferior olivary nucleus in 25% of the patients. The common neurodegenerative causes of PT are OPCA/multiple system atrophy, Alexander's disease, and, in most of them, the result of an unknown cause.
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3/12. A case of clinically and neuropathologically atypical corticobasal degeneration with widespread iron deposition.
A 65-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for forgetfulness, depression and eccentric behavior that had been first noticed 2 years prior to admission. She showed memory impairment, perseveration and repeated violent actions, but no limb-kinetic apraxia. She died 12 years after the onset of symptoms. At autopsy, the unfixed brain weighed 820 g. atrophy was circumscribed in the frontal lobe on both sides. The globus pallidus and the caudate nucleus were markedly atrophic and gold yellow in color, and the substantia nigra was strikingly pale. The cortical area showed neuronal loss and status spongiosus of the second and third cortical layers with ballooned neurons. Marked neuronal loss was observed in the dorsomedial nucleus of the thalamus, Meynert basal nucleus and substantia nigra. With Holzer stain, fibrillary gliosis was found to be severe in the frontal lobe, globus pallidus, subthalamic nucleus, hippocampus, dorsomedial nucleus of thalamus, substantia nigra, pontine tegmentum and inferior olivary nucleus. With Bielschowsky-Hirano stain, neurofibrillary tangles were observed in the cortex, hippocampus, substantia nigra, dentate nucleus, subthalamic nucleus, pontine nucleus, the inferior olivary nucleus, dorsomedial nucleus of the thalamus and, to a lesser extent, the neostriatum. Strikingly numerous argyrophilic and tau-positive threads were present in the cerebral white matter. These neuropathological findings corresponded to corticobasal degeneration, but lesions characteristic of progressive supranuclear palsy were also found. Moreover, widespread iron deposition throughout the central nervous system was the most striking finding of the present case. To our knowledge, such a case has not been reported in the literature to date.
4/12. 4-repeat tauopathy sharing pathological and biochemical features of corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy.
We report a 67-year-old man with 4-repeat (4R) tauopathy sharing both features of corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Although CBD and PSP have a common pathological feature that 4R tau accumulates in neurons and glia, recent pathological studies have confirmed differences between the two disorders. Clinical features of the present case were asymmetrical apraxia, parkinsonism, memory disturbance, disorientation and left limb myoclonus with a 5-year history. Pathological features were the widespread occurrence of 4R tau-positive structures including pre-tangles, neurofibrillary tangles, astrocytic plaques, tufted astrocytes, coiled bodies and argyrophilic threads. Biochemically, immunoblotting of insoluble tau demonstrated the low molecular fragments of 37 kDa and 33 kDa observed in typical CBD and PSP, respectively, in addition to the presence of 4R tau isoforms. The present case shared tau-related pathological and biochemical features of CBD and PSP. These findings support that CBD and PSP are closely associated disorders having a pathogenesis common to 4R tauopathy.
5/12. Discrepancy between clinical and pathological diagnoses of CBD and PSP.
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are often clinically confused with each other. Moreover, the discrepancy between clinical and pathological diagnoses of CBD and PSP are still controversial. We report here two atypical cases of PSP and CBD. A 73-year old woman was admitted with right hand rigidity, limb kinetic apraxia and cortical sensory loss. Brain atrophy, hypoperfusion and hypometabolism predominantly in the left frontoparietal lobes indicated CBD clinically. Pathological studies revealed neuronal loss and spongy change without ballooned neurons (BN) in the cerebral cortex. Modified Gallyas-Braak (G-B) staining revealed neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) and tufted astrocytes, indicating pathological diagnosis of PSP. A 75-year-old man admitted with vertical gaze palsy, neck dystonia, parkinsonism and dementia. atrophy of the frontal lobes and tegmentum of the midbrain and symmetrical frontal hypoperfusion in SPECT indicated PSP. However, neuronal loss and BN in the frontal lobes and clusters of astrocytic plaques indicated CBD pathologically. The G-B staining was useful for differentiating between CBD and PSP, but our atypical cases bring up a new issue about differential diagnosis of CBD and PSP.
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6/12. Visual facial grasp.
Some patients with degenerative neurological diseases have a release of the vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR), as detected by passive head movement during visual fixation on a moving target ("doll's eyes"maneuver). However, a positive doll's eyes sign might be induced by other defects and the purpose of this article is to describe a new ocular sign of cortical dysfunction, the visual facial grasp. We observed three patients, one with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), another with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD) and a third with cortico-basal degeneration (CBD) all of whom appeared to demonstrate a release of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) with passive head movements. Whereas the patient with PSP, who was unable to inhibit the VOR regardless of the visual target used probably had a true release of the VOR, the patients with AD and CBD were able to inhibit this reflex when the visual target was the examiner's moving face. These two patients also exhibited spontaneous preference for visual fixation on the examiner's face and improvement in smooth pursuit when the examiner's face was the visual target. This clinical observation suggests that the deficits in these two patients with AD and CBD were related to the emergence of a primitive stimulus-bound behavior, the visual facial grasp.
7/12. Neurodegenerative disorders mimicking progressive supranuclear palsy: a report of three cases.
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is rarely confused with other parkinsonian disorders once the vertical gaze palsy appears. Corticobasal degeneration is the most common differential diagnostic entity. We describe three cases diagnosed during life as PSP but found to have another neurologic disorder at autopsy. No explanation for the gaze palsies was found in any case.
8/12. Primary progressive freezing gait: a syndrome with many causes.
Primary progressive freezing gait (PPFG) is characterized by early gait freezing and a stereotyped progression. Of nine patients followed up for 6 to 16 years, two were diagnosed pathologically: pallidonigroluysian degeneration (PNLD) and diffuse lewy body disease. Four others evolved clinically into progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration. PPFG is not a distinct disorder but a syndrome with diverse causes. Long-term follow-up (> or =10 years) and postmortem are required for accurate diagnosis. PNLD may be the primary form of disease.
9/12. Argininemia: a treatable genetic cause of progressive spastic diplegia simulating cerebral palsy: case reports and literature review.
Argininemia, a rare autosomal recessive urea cycle disorder, is caused by a deficiency of arginase, with resulting elevated plasma arginine and ammonia levels. Reports to date have focused little on the neurology of this disorder or the efficacy of treatments. A medline search revealed 25 previously reported cases, to which we have added two brothers who presented with late onset progressive spastic diplegia. Though their degree of enzyme deficiency was comparable, the severity of their phenotypic abnormalities differed substantially. With dietary therapy, both showed improved cognitive and motor function. Late metabolic crises occurred in both, resulting in death of the less severely affected brother. Based on analysis of our clinical database, we report on the full spectrum of neurologic abnormalities seen in argininemia with particular focus on the accompanying progressive spastic diplegia and its response to treatment; progressive decline in head growth; distinctive neuroradiologic findings; and life-threatening later complications. Current and potential future therapies and long-term outcome are summarized.
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10/12. Distribution of cerebral cortical lesions in corticobasal degeneration: a clinicopathological study of five autopsy cases in japan.
We investigated five Japanese patients with autopsy-proven corticobasal degeneration (CBD) both clinically and pathologically, and examined the distribution of their cerebral cortical lesions in hemisphere specimens. The lesions were classified into three categories (slight, moderate and severe). Only two of our patients had clinical features considered to be typical of CBD. Severe lesions were present in the posterior portions of the frontal lobe, anterior to the precentral gyrus in two patients with the clinical diagnosis of CBD. By comparison, in two patients with clinically diagnosed frontal Pick's disease, and one with the clinical diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), severe lesions were seen in the anterior portions of the frontal lobe. The primary motor area of all five had mostly slight to moderate lesions. We postulate that the clinical features of CBD have a much wider spectrum than previously believed. Our data also indicate that the lesion responsible for limb-kinetic apraxia in CBD is in the premotor cortex. We suggest that when the anterior portions of the frontal lobe are damaged, the clinical picture mimics those of Pick's disease and PSP. In addition, we consider that focal cerebral atrophy of CBD is multicentric.
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TransferWise's £280m raise, Facebook's Q3 results and more in the Week in Tech
Welcome to The Week in Tech, your roundup of the latest top tech news.
This week, we bring you TransferWise's £280m round, Facebook's latest quarterly results, bitcoin's price rally and more.
TransferWise's £280m round
TransferWise has raised $280m in a round led by Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) and IVP, a Silicon Valley Venture fund, which has also invested in Snap, Dropbox and Twitter.
The company, which reached profitability in early 2017, is looking to expand in the APAC region and has plans to launch services in India.
TransferWise's round was also supported by existing backers Richard Branson, Andreessen Horowitz and Baillie Gifford.
Today's announcement brings TransferWise's total raised to date to $397m.
Alex Klein's Kano raises $28m
EdTech hardware startup Kano raised $28m (£21m) in a Series B round led by Thames Trust and Breyer Capital.
Index Ventures, the Stanford Engineering Venture Fund, LocalGlobe, Marc Benioff, John Makinson, Collaborative Fund, Triple Point Capital and Barclays also participated in the round, which includes both debt and equity funding.
The London-based company was co-founded by Saul Klein, his cousin Alex Klein and Yonatan Raz-Fridman.
Kano has created computer coding kits to help children learn to code projects such as Pong, Snake and Minecraft.
CommuterClub gets £2.3m, partners with Revolut
In other news, FinTech startup CommuterClub raised £2.3m in a round led by Wadhawan Global Capital (WGC), an India-based financial services Group.
The London-based company is also backed by angel investors including Peter Jackson, CEO of Betfair; Gavin Casey, the former CEO of the London Stock Exchange; Chris Adelsbach, head of Barclays Techstars, and British tennis player Andy Murray.
CommuterClub seeks to help consumers save money by offering them commuter tickets as a digital subscription service.
Alongside the funding, the company is also announcing a new partnership with Revolut, which will enable the startup to offer rail ticket financing to its customers.
Snatch lands £4.4m
Snatch, an augmented reality treasure hunt app, scored £4.4m in Seed funding in a round led by Initial Capital.
Brent Hoberman's First Minute Capital, CrunchFund, Simon Equity Partners, Cassius Family Fund, Hanson Asset Management, Velocity Technology Fund and Silicon Valley Bank also participated.
Snatch raised $2m (£1.5m) worth of venture debt as part of the round.
Joe Martin, founder and CEO of Snatch, said he was thrilled with the backing his company had received.
London's Sunlight closes Seed
Sunlight, a London-based startup, closed a £500,000 Seed round from Speedinvest, Seedcamp and Annection.
The learning and development platform, which seeks to allow employers to create an engaging work culture by enabling staff to take control of their professional development, says it is already working with Wonderbly, Skimlinks and Typeform.
Founded in March last year by siblings Carlos and Juan Lagrange, Sunlight has so far raised £600,000.
ContentCal gets additional £470K
London-based social media and content planning tool ContentCal has raised a further £470,000 from investors including James Murray, who sold AIM-listed businesses Alternative Networks.
With this round, ContentCal has brought its total raised to date to £1.05m.
The money will be used to drive further growth and prepare for expansion into global markets.
Set up under two years ago, ContentCal now employs 26 people and is now being used by clients including Honda, Oxford University and Lebara Mobile.
Dotmatics raises from SEP
Dotmatics, a scientific informatics software provider headquartered in Hertfordshire, raised investment from Scottish Equity Partners (SEP).
The terms of the deal are not being disclosed, but the investment is being made by SEP V, a £260m growth stage fund which typically invests up to £25m.
Founded in 2005, Dotmatics has a broad range of clients operating across industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, academia, food, beverage, oil and gas.
According to the company, the funding will be used to invest in product innovation as well as to expand operations in each of the firm's key geographies.
Facebook's Q3 results
Tech giant Facebook reported third-quarter profit and sales that seemingly exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Its shares, however, decreased in value after the company said on a conference call that expenses next year would rise by 45 to 60%.
Soon after the results were released, Facebook's shares traded at a maximum of $185 per unit, but then fell by as much as 2% to nearly $179.
Overall, Facebook's shares have increased by over 50% this year.
Bitcoin hits another record
Bitcoin has been making headlines yet again. The cryptocurrency hit another all-time high yesterday when it reached the $7,000 mark.
The price rally began on Wednesday, coinciding with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's announcement about its plans to offer bitcoin futures.
Trump's Twitter account goes down
US President Donald Trump's Twitter account was offline for 11 minutes.
The account, which has now been restored, was deactivated by an employee, serving their last day at the microblogging platform.
Twitter has launched an investigation to try and find out what happened and why.
Download of the Week
CalenGoo is a flexible and extensive calendar app with integrated task management.
The app is designed to make it easier and faster to work with your calendar on your phone.
The burger emjoi sparked some controversy online this week.
In case you didn't know, Google's version of the emoji on Android places the cheese beneath the burger pattie and above the bun, while Apple places it on top.
A writer and media analyst sparked the debate, that ended up going viral and was picked up by none other than Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who responded in good humour.
Will drop everything else we are doing and address on Monday:) if folks can agree on the correct way to do this! https://t.co/dXRuZnX1Ag
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 29, 2017
That's all for this week … see you next Friday!
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Selling your Home During Divorce?
Going through a divorce isn't something we look forward to. It usually leads to tension, confusion, frustration, and arguments. There are very few experiences that are more difficult and less enjoyable than going through a divorce.
It is an unfortunate situation, but one that has to be dealt with. One common question is how to sell a house while undergoing a divorce. Well, there are various scenarios that can come into play when attempting to sell a property during a divorce. Everyone's situation is different and so, it makes sense to know the options that exist when it comes to selling a house while going through a divorce.
Normally, there are a couple of various options that a divorcing couple can explore when selling a home. It is advisable to go through all the available options so that you can pick the best one for your situation.
One of the most common options for couples undergoing divorce is for one to buy out the other. In this scenario, one of the spouses takes full control of the property. To achieve this, one of the spouses will have to pay the other a lump sum of money which usually incorporates any equity that has been built in the home during the marriage period.
For a buyout to be successful, the person taking over the home will have to apply for a refinance of the property in just their name. They will need to go through the mortgage loan pre-approval process in order to show that they can afford the property.
If they can afford the property and the divorce is finalized, the other party will need to sign a document known as quit claim deed. A divorce lawyer can draw up this document and it needs to be filed with the court. It is advised that when one party decides to 'buy out' the other that a lawyer is involved. This helps ascertain that one spouse isn't being taken advantage of and helps get rid of problems that might arise in the future.
Another option when selling a house while undergoing divorce is for the couple to continue to co-own it. The main reason that a couple may have to choose this is where there are children involved. Selling a home with children can be quite tricky, let alone relocating them from their family home due to a divorce.
However, there are some important considerations that you should keep in mind when you decide to co-own a house with a spouse during the divorce. First, it is imperative that there's a mutual understanding in place since the property will be in both parties names and so, late or missing payments will have an impact on both of your credit scores.
As such, it is advisable that if you are going through a divorce and choose to co-own the house that you have an agreement in writing. The document should state exactly who is responsible for what and if one party is planning to buy out the other, it should ideally be put into writing in a clear and concise manner.
Of all the available options, this one is the most common. If a divorcing couple chooses to sell the house immediately, the profits or losses that result in the sale are split fairly. If the divorcing parties don't have adequate equity in a property, it is fairly common to see a short sale case as divorcing couples typically don't like the idea of putting more money into the house or divorce.
If you and your spouse decide that the best route is to sell the house immediately, it's important to use a realtor who has experience in selling homes during a divorce period. Anytime a homeowner chooses to sell their property, it is important to know how to interview and pick ideal real estate agents to sell the house. When it comes to selling while undergoing a divorce, it becomes even more crucial to know which questions to ask the potential realtors.
Knowing how to hire a realtor during this unpleasing period can make the difference between a smooth and successful trade and the complete opposite. The first question to ask is whether the realtor has sold any houses in the past where the owners were undergoing a divorce. An agent with adequate experience in selling homes and dealing with divorcing couples will certainly know the importance of making a quick sale while maximizing the property's sale price.
Not just that, but the realtor should know how to deal with stressful situations that might come up when selling during a divorce period. Conflicts are not uncommon and they can arise at any stage of the selling process. Arguments like who is supposed to cover repairs can make the whole situation worse and so, you should pick an agent that can be able to advise and suggest solutions for such scenarios.
There are two primary factors that determine whether a property will sell or not and they are marketing and pricing. Once you hire an ideal real estate agent who knows the best strategies for selling homes, the next step is to decide on the listing price of the property.
Choosing the wrong price, especially at this stage is the kiss of death and usually results in an unsuccessful sale. There are numerous property pricing mistakes that people make and it's important to avoid them at all costs, particularly when undergoing a divorce.
To determine the ideal price of your house, your realtor will provide a comparative market analysis (CMA), which is an excellent way to find out what has been happening in your local real estate market as well as what comparable properties have been selling for. It is advisable to initiate a timely sale and to ensure that the listing pricing is attractive to potential home buyers.
These options and tips will certainly help you sell your home even in one of the hardest moments of your life.


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3D: Your Eyes are Playing Tricks on You
Audience wearing special glasses watch a 3D "stereoscopic film" at the Telekinema on the South Bank in London during the Festival of Britain 1951. (Photo from UK National Archives via Wikimedia Commons)
On this date in 1953, the first experimental 3D television program in the U.S. was broadcast.
Here are some things you may not have known about 3D.
The first television show broadcast in 3D in the U.S. was "Space Patrol" on KECA-TV in Los Angeles. The show was also the first West Coast show to be shown live on the East Coast through a network of cables and relay stations.
3D movies and television have their roots in the stereoscope invented by Charles Wheatstone in 1838. A stereoscope is a device that positions separate images in front of a viewer's left and right eyes, causing the illusion of a single three-dimensional image. One example of a stereoscope is the View-Master with its trademark rotating disk of images.
The first 3D motion picture process was patented by William Friese-Greene in the United Kingdom in the late 1890s. By 1915, a process using the familiar red and blue colored glasses was being developed in the United States. This system is called anaglyph 3D. The first feature film in 3D was a 1922 silent film called "The Power of Love." It was shown one time in 3D. All copies of the film have been lost. The first 3D film to be shown widely was "Bwana Devil" in 1952. "House of Wax" starring Vincent Price followed a year later.
3D movies became less common starting in the 1970s. 3D television was mostly used for ratings stunts until the introduction of high-definition broadcasting in the early 2000s.
In 2010, a match between Manchester United and Arsenal was the first live sporting event to be shown in 3D. The heyday of 3D television would be short-lived however, with broadcasters starting to give up on the format less than three years later. Among the video providers to shut down their 3D offerings in 2013 were BBC, ESPN and DirecTV.
A few issues that prevented the widespread acceptance of 3D television were the need to wear clunky glasses, vision-related pain and seizures, and motion sickness. One study estimated that up to 30 percent of people don't have strong enough stereoscopic vision to sense the illusion of depth perception on screen.
Around 2010, 3D movies experienced a renaissance, with most major blockbusters being available in the format.
Our question: What is the highest grossing film that was not shown in 3D?
Today is Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare and International Dance Day.
It's Childcare Professionals Day, National Arbor Day, and National Hairball Awareness Day.
It's the birthday of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who was born in 1863; bandleader Duke Ellington, born in 1899; and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who is 62 today.
This week in 1971, the top song in the U.S. was "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night.
The No. 1 movie was "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song ," while the novel "The Passions of the Mind" by Irving Stone topped the New York Times Bestsellers list.
Before the break we asked: What is the highest grossing film that was not shown in 3D?
The answer is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereoscope
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/View-Master
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaglyph_3D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Love_(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Wax_(1953_film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_films
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http://www.biography.com/people/groups/born-on-april-29
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_1971_box_office_number-one_films_in_the_United_States
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Divided Supreme Court affirms Shawnee County conviciton in 2010 killing
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A divided Kansas Supreme Court has affirmed Stephen A. Macomber's involuntary manslaughter conviction for a killing committed in 2010 in Shawnee County.
The high court announced Friday its members in a 4-3 decision had rejected Macomber's claim that he was entitled to a new trial after a Shawnee County District Court error led to the jury's receiving an incomplete description of the applicable self-defense immunity law.
That jury in 2015 convicted Macomber of involuntary manslaughter for the June 7, 2010, killing of Ryan Lofton, who was shot during a dispute in a driveway in the 2700 block of S.E. Iowa.
Macomber, 52, was initially convicted of crimes that included intentional second-degree murder, but the Kansas Court of Appeals in 2014 reversed that and ordered the second trial, which was held the following year.
Authorities said Macomber, after killing Lofton, fled to Marshall County, where he abducted a 67-year-old woman and shot and wounded Deputy Fernando Salcedo. Macomber was also sentenced to prison time on convictions for the crimes committed in Marshall County.


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Former Meizu CMO Yang Zhe Joins Xiaomi as VP and China CMO
Jun 02, 2020, 20:25pm 2020/06/02 20:26:18 Caiwei Chen
Xiaomi today announced the appointment of Yang Zhe, also known as Jeffery Yang, as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of its Chinese division. Yang will be responsible for the company's strategic development, reporting directly to CEO Lei Jun and China President Lu Weibing.
Before the official announcement, rumors about Yang joining Xiaomi were already spreading on Chinese microblogging social media platform Weibo. As of press time, the topic has been read more than 4 million times and discussed more than 1,300 times.
Yang is a seasoned executive from the smart phone industry. Previously, he has worked for Samsung, Huawei, TCL, Meizu and other companies, mainly overseeing marketing. He led multiple renowned marketing campaigns for models including Huawei's Mate 7, P7 and P8. After leaving Huawei, Yang joined TCL and Meizu successively, serving as TCL's COO and China President, Meizu's Senior Vice President, CMO, CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) and in other positions.
Xiaomi didn't have the CMO position before Yang. Since the beginning of this year, a number of executives of other consumer electronics companies have joined Xiaomi . In January, Chang Cheng, former Vice President of Lenovo group and Head of mobile phone business joined Xiaomi as Vice President. In May, Liu Yaoping, former CEO of Baofeng TV, took over as General Manager of Xiaomi 's TV department.
Xiaomi said in its official press release that it believes Yang's arrival will "provide a stronger support for further development of Xiaomi 's mobile phones and other products in China."
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Chinese Smartphone Companies Continued Volume Growth Despite Worldwide Decline
Among the top five global smartphone companies, Chinese vendors Huawei, OPPO and Xiaomi continue growing their shipment volumes, while the thronetakers Samsung and Apple lost their units in the fourth quarter of 2018 (4Q18).
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Highlights From Chinese Manufacturers at MWC 2019
The GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world's largest exhibition for the mobile industry, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology from more than 2,400 companies.
Canalys Releases Ranking of Q1 Global TWS Vendors
According to a report released by Canalys on Wednesday, a technology market analysis institution, TWS earbuds shipments steadily increased in the first quarter of 2022, reaching 68 million units.
Industry May 18 May 18, 2022
Canalys Releases Ranking Q1 Global Wristband Vendors
According to a Canalys report released on Friday, in the first quarter of 2022, global shipments of wristband devices decreased by 4% to 41.7 million units. At the same time, the transition from wristband to smart watches is continuing.
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IT channel merger activity continues apace
Top HP sales exec leaves – SearchITChannel
Alleged ATM hacker discovers Flash drives are ... – SearchStorage
TSG picks Sophos for all future UTM engagements – MicroscopeUK
Since I wrote my article last month about the spike in channel mergers and acquisitions, two more big deals have come to my attention — one aimed at expanding the service footprint of the acquiring company and the other marking a geographic extension of the acquiring company's sales territory.
The first one totally took me by surprise, given that I have worked from time to time on a consulting basis with the company's marketing team. It seems that Agilysys has agreed to sell its Technology Solutions Group (TSG) for $64 million to a Canadian enterprise solution provider, OnX Enterprise Solutions of Toronto. The transaction has to be approved by Agilysys shareholders; it will probably close during the company's second fiscal quarter, which is set to end on Sept. 30, 2011. The deal also signals a new phase of management for the larger Agilysys organization, with the resignation of its president and CEO, Martin Ellis.
This raised my eyebrows because as you probably realize, Agilysys was (and still is, to my knowledge) a big Sun Microsystems partner. In its current form, the company has an extensive portfolio in enterprise server, storage and data center solutions. Here's the requisite statement from Sheldon Pollack, the co-founder and director of OnX Enterprise Solutions:
"The combination of OnX and TSG will create North America's leading IT solution provider focused solely on providing mission-critical, multi-vendor data center solutions to medium and large enterprises. The combined operations will have annual revenues in excess of $700 million and will be ideally positioned to serve customers with requirements on both sides of the border. We look forward to welcoming TSG's employees, partners and customers to the OnX family and continuing TSG's 25-year tradition of technical excellence and market-leading customer service."
The second deal, ePlus Technology's acquisition of NCC Networks, will expand ePlus' services related to security. NCC, which is based in Elgin, Ill., operates a security operations center plus it offers vulnerability, Web application, wireless and cloud security assessments. Something that is definitely in demand with all these hack attacks going around.
The acquisition also gives ePlus a new sales location. The companies aren't talking about the financial particulars, but the founder of NCC, Earl DeFrates, along with the NCC director of professional services, Sam Curcio, have both joined ePlus.


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Yes, the zodiac Signs are 13. Ophiuchus is the 13th Sign of the Zodiac Circle
Published: Thursday, 17 March 2016 00:50 | Written by Vasilis Kanatas | Print	| Email
As we have said many times with arguments based on the science of astronomy, the zodiac Signs are now 13 after the insertion of Ophiuchus between Scorpio and Sagittarius, on the ecliptic. Where ecliptic is called the apparent path of the Sun in the sky.
The ancient Greeks who founded Horoscopic Astrology had much less knowledge of the sky and the planets than we have today. For example, in the time of Claudius Ptolemy they believed that the Sun was turning around the Earth. 12 Zodiac Astrology was born in the Hellenistic era and was a child of Astronomy of the 2nd century BC
Today we know from Astronomy that the sun is the center of our solar system. Its apparent path in the sky, as seen from the Earth, is accurately determined and passes through 13 zodiac constellations. Astrology is evolving by using modern Astronomy and is now called 13 Zodiac Astrology. This is a necessity imposed by life itself.
Nevertheless many Astrologers are stuck to 12 signs Astrology. Anyone can do whatever he wants in the modern era. In so far they engage and criticize 13 zodiac Astrology and Ophiuchus, we have the right to answer them so that people will know who is right!
West Tropical Astrologers say that they know about the Precession of the Equinoxes, which has moved the zodiac constellations in the sky. Their Astrology is faithful to traditions and has been detached by the zodiac constellations.
They also say that the signs are now independent entities attached to a circle in Heaven that starts at the Vernal Equinox from the 1st point of Aries. Under these virtual entities 12 Zodiac Astrologers make their predictions.
Read more: Yes, the zodiac Signs are 13. Ophiuchus is the 13th Sign of the Zodiac Circle
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Psychological Astrology and 13 Zodiac Astrology
Psychological Astrology puts the task of interpreting the natal horoscope in such a way as to help people discover their inner potential that lies within them. These features are shown in the natal horoscope as positions and aspects of the planets.
The 13 Zodiac Astrology accepts and uses the valuable experience of psychological astrology on the role and interpretation of natal zodiac as a kaleidoscope of capabilities of each individual.
Step by step, the differences and similarities of the two above mentioned astrology theories are the following:
1a. Psychological Astrology despite all the commitment to the abstract - psychological sector of personality, accepts the outdated and fossil reference system of 12 signs in the way it was delivered to us by Claudius Ptolemy and other ancient Greek astrologers. Hence, it accepts the fundamental principle of the four elements, Earth - air - water - fire, as described from the ancient astrologers themselves.
1b . 13 Zodiac Astrology adopts the position of Psychological Astrology on the interpretation of the zodiac as a kaleidoscope of possibilities and not as a ball reading things to come. But puts on the correct basis Horoscope map by using only the actual situation with scientific certification, using the 13 Signs zodiac circle. Additionally 13 Zodiac Astrology rejects the antiquated four elements of astrology, earth - air - water - fire. On their position puts the four interactions that explain and describe our world according to modern physics : A. the gravitational interaction B. the electromagnetic interaction C. the weak and D. the strong nuclear interaction. The first explains the orbits of planets, the second, the electro - magnetic forces and waves, the third forces between atoms and the latter forces responsible for the retention of protons in the nucleus of the atom.
Read more: Psychological Astrology and 13 Zodiac Astrology
Time and Holistic - Psychological Astrology
Claudius Ptolemy
Our life is full of recurring phenomena that are called, in a more mathematical formulation, cyclic phenomena. This includes the 24-hour rotation of the Earth around itself, the 365.24-day orbit of the Earth around the Sun and the 29.5-day orbit of the Moon around the Earth, but in relation to the Sun!
We could argue that repetition is imposed on the physical level by nature itself! It has passed as a phenomenon in every form and kind of human activity. At work, education, science ..
Main manifestation and result of recurrence is time. Think that without cyclic repetition even the concept of time could not be assessed.
Many ancient peoples studied and recorded the movements of the Sun and planets as a form of this repetition. Greeks were found in a higher level of civilization when these concepts fleshed, therefo they studied more than other peoples, in philosophical and scientific - Astronomical level, the effects of perpetual repetition.
Horoscopic Astrology that flourished from the 1st century. BC, in Ancient Greece, was based precisely on the circular repetition of celestial phenomena. Attempted to explain how and why the Sun was passing from summer soltice every 365 days, and this was (and still is) the work of Astronomy. Astrology emerged when people considered that along with the cyclical phenomena it would be feasible to predict the human actions and life. Since astronomers could predict the Sun's and Moon's place during a specific period in the future, why couldn' t astrology predict human actions (see positions, acts upon them etc.) in the future?
Before answering this question let's look what the ancient Greek Kybaleion says about the universe:
1) The universe is a living organism that all parts are interrelated,
2) the same laws apply to all levels of human, stars, all creatures,
3) Everything in the world is subjected to a dynamic evolution, as all vibrate, flow and mutate.(read more)..
Read more: Time and Holistic - Psychological Astrology


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The Best Resorts in Ireland for Every Traveller
Adare Manor Hotel sits in the beautiful Irish countryside of Co Limerick | © Silvester Kalcik / Getty Images
Ireland is renowned for its castles and country estates. The great thing is that, in many cases, you can stay in them – total luxury and quintessential Irish hospitality, included. On the Emerald Isle, fairytale castles and country estates come with spas, bars and Michelin stars. From Kerry to Kildare, here are some of our turret-topped favourites.
Great Southern Killarney, Co Kerry
A retreat for over 160 years, Great Southern has the famous Irish welcome down to a tee. The resort is a place where time seems to slow down as guests enjoy the 6 acres (2ha) of grounds, a spa and an indoor pool. Rooms are decorated in warm, restful colours, reflecting the resort's heritage, and each one offers luxuries, such as White Company toiletries. Meals include fresh local ingredients, served in the Victorian-era Garden Room restaurant, which showcases Kerry's countryside.
Parknasilla Resort and Spa, Co Kerry
Surrounded by mountains, yet on the seashore, the 500-acre (202ha) Parknasilla Resort has been revered as a retreat for over 100 years. Nostalgia, romance and a certain charm permeate every part of the resort, particularly the guest rooms, which come with wedge-thick pillows, antique furniture, fresh-cut flowers and more. One of the suites is named after Grace Kelly, who visited in the summer of '61. The spa is enriched by the natural beauty of Kenmare Bay's inlets, islands and beaches, with terraces and a thermal suite poised to take in the view.
Kilkea Castle, Co Kildare
Dating back to 1180, Kilkea is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland, surrounded by 180 acres (73ha) of woodland and gardens. The resort offers rooms in the castle itself, Carriage rooms in the courtyard and self-catering lodges, too. The spa has a state-of-the-art thermal suite, traditional treatments and Elemis Biotec facials, plus personal training, too. Dining is a royal experience, particularly in the castle's Restaurant 1180, feathered with sweeping peacock-blue curtains set around mullioned windows and tables fanning out around a sturdy stone fire, all overlooking the rose garden.
The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens, Co Kerry
This 64-acre (26ha) estate at the scenic Gap of Dunloe mountain pass blends a tranquil setting with upscale sophistication. Many rooms offer balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens and sloping emerald-green scenery. Guests can use the resort's pool and leisure facilities or set off for country pursuits such as pony trekking and fishing.
Mount Juliet Estate Manor House, Co Kilkenny
Each room of this historic manor house is individually designed and named after a famous figure connected with the estate, which dates back to the 1700s. Guests can enjoy the walking, running and biking trails around the 500-acre (202ha) swathe of greenery, which also takes in the River Nore and the paddocks of the Ballylinch Stud, before relaxing in the swimming pool, sauna or steam rooms or indulging with a spa treatment. The resort's Michelin-starred restaurant Lady Helen offers classic Irish dishes served with a creative flair.
Set in 43 acres (17ha) at the foot of mountains in idyllic Co Donegal, Lough Eske Castle offers rooms with oak furniture, marble bathrooms and spectacular garden views. Cedars Restaurant features traditional dishes such as pan-roasted scallops and quail's breast. Afterwards, guests can relax in the ornate living rooms beside open fires. The spa offers a steam room, sauna and pool as well as treatments.
Dromoland Castle, Co Clare
The imposing Dromoland Castle has been welcoming guests since the 16th century, but its roots date all the way back to 1014, when the O'Brien clan ruled from this roost. Today, the 450-acre (182ha) estate has a host of outdoor activities, such as horse riding, falconry and fishing, to lure you out from view-toting rooms, bedecked in sumptuous furniture and relaxing colour schemes. Elsewhere, creative cuisine and impeccable service are at the heart of the dining experience. The O'Briens would approve.
The Gothic splendour and world-class service of Adare Manor entice guests to return, time after time. Rooms are individually designed, beautifully furnished and have stunning views. Guests can dine by candlelight in the Michelin-starred Oak Room restaurant and enjoy artisan Irish ingredients paired with fine wines. Days at the manor are filled with discovery, with many outdoor and indoor activities available.
Powerscourt Hotel, Co Wicklow
The Palladian-style architecture of Powerscourt Hotel is the first impression guests receive of the resort, set in a historic estate. Each exquisite guest room has a marble bathroom and luxury feather bedding. Sika Restaurant serves quintessential Irish fare against an elegant backdrop, and the spa features a 20m (66ft) Swarovski crystal-lit swimming pool. The Powerscourt Estate also has a distillery and waterfall to discover, too.
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co Galway
Resort, Luxury
Courtesy of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel / Booking.com
Set in 700 acres (283ha) of woodland, rivers and walks in Connemara, Ballynahinch Castle overlooks its salmon fishery and the Twelve Bens mountain range. The Classic Rooms, set in the main castle, are finished with soft furnishings and accented with views of the grounds. The Owenmore Restaurant and Fisherman's Pub offer a taste of Connemara's seasonal larder. The hotel offers a host of activities on the grounds and beyond, including fishing, horse riding and hiking.
Connemara Recess, Co. Galway, Ireland


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Exeter City fans urged to buy tickets quickly or miss out on League Two play-off clash with Lincoln City
Tickets will NOT be sold on the day for play-off semi-final at Sincil Bank
Exeter City Fans during the Sky Bet League 2 Match between Exeter City and Luton Town at St James Park, Exeter, Devon on October 17. (Photo: Alex Davidson/PPAUK)
Exeter City are urging fans to buy their tickets for Saturday's League two play-off semi-final at Lincoln City quickly, or risk missing out with no admission to Sincil Bank on the day.
Around 600 tickets have been sold by the Grecians so far, out of an allocation of around 1,000, but the club are keen to stress that tickets will NOT be on sale on the day and urged fans not to travel to the game unless they have one.
"We have sold around 600 tickets so far for the match (as of 8am on Thursday, May 10), there will be no sales on the day on Saturday, supporters should not travel without a ticket," a statement on the club website read.
"The ticket booth will be open Friday morning from 8am to accommodate last minute sales for Saturday before we go off sale at 9am which has been requested by Lincoln.
"The ticket booth and club shop/reception will then be open until 2pm on Friday, any tickets for Saturday not collected before then will be taken to Sincil Bank for collection from the prepaid window next to the ticket office.
"Supporters are encouraged to collect from the club before they travel to avoid delays and queues on the day."
The Grecians are also selling tickets for next Thursday's second leg at St James' Park and they will be in high demand due to the ongoing redevelopment works at St James' Park, which has reduced the capacity of the stadium.
Goal-line technology to be used in Exeter City's League Two play-off semi-final with Lincoln City
"The ticket booth will open again on Monday, May 14 from 9am to 5pm, for purchases for Thursday's second leg as any unused season ticket holds will be released at 12pm," the statement said.
Tickets are general admission in the Stacey West Stand and can be bought online, by calling 01392 411 243 or visit reception at St James' Park.
They are priced at £18 for adults, £14 for 60+ and disabled, £7 for students and Under-18s. Family tickets (1 Adult + 1 Under-18) are priced £22 and family tickets for one 60+ and one Under-18 are £17.
Are Lincoln City the worst side to face in the play-offs for Exeter City's fans?
WeatherMet Office explains why people in Devon and Cornwall could feel their ears pop today


The Kitchen Table reinforces belief there is need for art even in casual hotel dining.
Sometimes the fundamental reason to like a restaurant is not because of their magnificent food or their impeccable service but instead their exceptional concept design, especially if it is based on benevolent principles. At The Kitchen Table Restaurant in W Bangkok, one of the 44 W-branded luxury hotels worldwide, this aspect comes from their support to emerging Thai artists.
"Mystic and bejeweled" are words that come to my mind as we enter this 31-floor glass tower in Chong Nonsri. Our art walk reaches its first stop next to the lifts; Bangkok Nights, where an installation of 800 different kinds of tuk-tuk lights blink their urgent signals, displaced from the city´s notorious traffic congestion. The next one is on the second floor; Twinkling Bangkok Sculpture presents a wired and tangled 3D-panorama of the capital, handmade by artist Alongkot In-art.
Possibly the wittiest piece of art, however, sits next to our table: Sutee Kunavichayanont´s Holographic Art Feature, which takes inspiration from Thai folk tale hero, Krai Thong, who saves two girls from demon crocodile Chalawan. Accordingly, dozens of hollow Krai Thongs appear on the wall, but it is up to the observer to find three hidden crocodiles among them. The lizard skin pattern repeats on the curved yellow and bronze walls of the restaurant. The walls shine their funky yellow light on our wooden table group, creating a slight "inside the crocodile belly" effect.
So is there a crocodile on the menu, too? Chef Manoj Kottarathil approaches us from the open kitchen and brings our imagination back to the level of our table: "It's a mix of Thai and international food," he says. His recommendation is pla gapong nueng (Bt500) — steamed sea bass, lemongrass, chili, and garlic. "Flavors are completely Thai," he explains, "a bit spicy, and comes with a seafood sauce." Manoj's motto is "Honest Thai Food," which for him means the ingredients are local and fresh. We doubt him a bit, as any experienced traveler would when it comes to calling hotel food "locally authentic," but we order it anyway.
Our suspicions were terribly off. My Thai lunch companion says the traditionally prepared fish was her favorite, and I must agree; the rolls are neatly and delectably executed. Same goes for the namtok neua (Bt420), beef salad with toasted rice. The tender slices of meat are stirred tasty with shallots, lime, and spearmint. This time one extra-ingredient is added: garlic, a well-placed signature touch. The freshness of ingredients is even more obvious with the hamachi carpaccio with yuzu fruit and thinly sliced asparagus (Bt480). It arrives on an artistic black stone and blooms with edible viola flowers. I perform the easiest and quickest test for fresh sushi; I smell it. The raw fish smells like clean water, the uttermost neutral, and almost like cucumber.
The Australian lamb cutlets (Bt800), which are tense and red enough for a medium-raw, follows and then the much softer Pedro Xiemenez braised wagyu beef cheek (Bt750). The high-end red meats are worth their value here indeed.
That said, if I only had one thing to order, it would be the slow cooked beef shoulder mini burgers with balsamic onions, roasted tomato, and pickled zucchini (Bt500). The beef is so tender, it shreds as you bite into the grilled patties. The fine tatters reveal an organic taste of meat, topped with aromatic onions. Handmade potato wedges, ketchup, and mustard accompany the mini-burgers in cute glass jars. They are sinfully salty but delicious.
But wait, maybe there is a limit to all the creativity: Has The Kitchen Table taken its artistic freedom into dubious heights by creating tom yam ice cream? I could warn you, but it would take all the fun out of it. See, and taste, for yourselves! All in all, The Kitchen Table reinforces belief that there is indeed need for art even in casual hotel dining. And to fans of shrimp sundaes: it's different strokes for different folks, as they say!


Radiator. Proper coolant level is inch above baffle.
Belts. Proper adjustment in a deflection of inch midway between pulleys.
operation. Replace defective lamps or bulbs.
Tires. Inspect all tires and check tire inflation. Normal tire pressure is 75 psi.
Fuel Tank. Add fuel as required. Clean filler strainer if necessary.
Fire Extinguisher. Inspect for broken seal.
Coolant temperature gage................................ ........... 160-180oF.
ing if shifts are smooth and without excessive vibration or unusual noise.
Clutch. Check for proper operation.
Brakes. Check for proper operation.
Steering. Check for proper operation, loose mountings or leaks.
mounting and proper operation. Replace a defective blade or arm.
Engine Clutch. Check for proper operation.
Belts. Proper adjustment is a deflection of inch midway between pulleys.
Auxiliary Shaft Clutch. Check for proper operation. Adjust if necessary.
Boom Hoist Shaft Clutch. Check for proper operation. Adjust if necessary.
Operation. During operation observe for any unusual noise or vibration.


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title: "Control Access"
description: "Set up access control for Sensu, the flexible observability pipeline. Read these documents to authenticate to Sensu and authorize access for Sensu users."
product: "Sensu Go"
version: "6.0"
weight: 20
layout: "single"
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  sensu-go-6.0:
    parent: operations
    identifier: control-access
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Sensu administrators control access by authentication and authorization.

Authentication verifies user identities to confirm that users are who they say they are.
Sensu requires username and password authentication to access the web UI, API, and sensuctl command line tool.
You can use Sensu's [built-in basic authentication provider][14] or configure [external authentication providers][15].

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**NOTE**: For API-specific authentication, see the [API overview](../../api/#access-control) and [Use API keys to authenticate to Sensu](use-apikeys/).
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Authorization establishes and manages user permissions: the extent of access users have for different Sensu resources.
Configure authorization with [role-based access control (RBAC)][4] to exercise fine-grained control over how they interact with Sensu resources.

## Authentication

Sensu web UI and sensuctl command line tool users can authenticate via [built-in basic authentication provider][14] or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Active Directory (AD), or OpenID Connect 1.0 protocol (OIDC) when [external authentication providers][15] are configured by the administrator.

Sensu agents authenticate to the Sensu backend using either [basic][14] or [mutual transport layer security (TLS)][20] authentication.

### Use built-in basic authentication

Sensu's built-in basic authentication provider allows you to create and manage user credentials (usernames and passwords) with the [users API][53], either directly or using [sensuctl][2].
The basic authentication provider does not depend on external services and is not configurable.

Sensu hashes user passwords using the [bcrypt][26] algorithm and records the basic authentication credentials in [etcd][54].

### Use an authentication provider

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**COMMERCIAL FEATURE**: Access authentication providers in the packaged Sensu Go distribution.
For more information, see [Get started with commercial features](../../commercial/).
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In addition to built-in authentication, Sensu includes commercial support for authentication using external authentication providers via [Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)][44], [Active Directory (AD)][37], or [OpenID Connect 1.0 protocol (OIDC)][7].

#### Configure authentication providers

**1. Write an authentication provider configuration definition**

* Standards-compliant LDAP tools like OpenLDAP: [LDAP configuration examples][29] and [specification][30]
* Microsoft AD, including Azure AD: [AD configuration examples][31] and [specification][32]
* OIDC tools like Okta and PingFederate: [OIDC configuration examples][9] and [specification][12]

Save your configuration definition to a file, such as `authconfig.yaml` or `authconfig.json`.

**2. Apply the configuration with sensuctl**

Log in to sensuctl as the [default admin user][3] and use sensuctl to apply the configuration to Sensu:

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{{< code shell "YML" >}}
sensuctl create --file authconfig.yml
{{< /code >}}

{{< code shell "JSON" >}}
sensuctl create --file authconfig.json
{{< /code >}}

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Use sensuctl to verify that your provider configuration was applied successfully:

{{< code shell >}}
sensuctl auth list
{{< /code >}}

The response will list your authentication provider types and names:

{{< code shell >}}
 Type     Name
────── ──────────
 ldap   openldap
{{< /code >}}

#### Manage authentication providers

View and delete authentication providers with the [authentication providers API][27] or these sensuctl commands.

To view active authentication providers:

{{< code shell >}}
sensuctl auth list
{{< /code >}}

To view configuration details for an authentication provider named `openldap`:

{{< code shell >}}
sensuctl auth info openldap
{{< /code >}}

To delete an authentication provider named `openldap`:

{{< code shell >}}
sensuctl auth delete openldap
{{< /code >}}

## Authorization

After you set up authentication, configure authorization via [role-based access control (RBAC)][4] to give those users permissions within Sensu.
RBAC allows you to specify actions users are allowed to take against resources, within namespaces or across all namespaces, based on roles bound to the user or to one or more groups the user is a member of.
See [Create a read-only user][5] for an example.

- **Namespaces** partition resources within Sensu.
Sensu entities, checks, handlers, and other [namespaced resources][17] belong to a single namespace.
- **Roles** create sets of permissions (like GET and DELETE) tied to resource types.
**Cluster roles** apply permissions across all namespaces and may include access to [cluster-wide resources][18] like users and namespaces.
- **Role bindings** assign a role to a set of users and groups within a namespace.
**Cluster role bindings** assign a cluster role to a set of users and groups across all namespaces.

To enable permissions for external users and groups within Sensu, you can create a set of [roles, cluster roles][11], [role bindings, and cluster role bindings][13] that map to the usernames and group names in your authentication provider.

After you configure an authentication provider and establish the roles and bindings to grant authenticated users the desired privileges, those users can log in via [sensuctl][36] and the [web UI][1] using a single-sign-on username and password.
Users do *not* need to provide the username prefix for the authentication provider when logging in to Sensu.

[1]: ../../web-ui/#sign-in-to-the-web-ui
[2]: ../../sensuctl/
[3]: rbac#default-users
[4]: rbac/
[5]: create-read-only-user/
[7]: oidc-auth/
[8]: ../../api/
[9]: oidc-auth/#oidc-configuration-examples
[10]: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-domain-services/tutorial-configure-ldaps
[11]: rbac#roles-and-cluster-roles
[12]: oidc-auth/#oidc-specification
[13]: rbac#role-bindings-and-cluster-role-bindings
[14]: #use-built-in-basic-authentication
[15]: #use-an-authentication-provider
[16]: rbac#view-users
[17]: rbac#namespaced-resource-types
[18]: rbac#cluster-wide-resource-types
[19]: ../maintain-sensu/troubleshoot#log-levels
[20]: ../deploy-sensu/secure-sensu/#sensu-agent-mtls-authentication
[21]: ldap-auth/#ldap-group-search-attributes
[22]: ldap-auth/#ldap-user-search-attributes
[23]: ad-auth/#ad-metadata-attributes
[24]: ldap-auth/#ldap-metadata-attributes
[25]: /oidc-auth/#oidc-spec-attributes
[26]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bcrypt
[27]: ../../api/authproviders/
[29]: ldap-auth/#ldap-configuration-examples
[30]: ldap-auth/#ldap-specification
[31]: ad-auth/#ad-configuration-examples
[32]: ad-auth/#ad-specification
[36]: ../../sensuctl/#first-time-setup-and-authentication
[37]: ad-auth/
[38]: ../../sensuctl/create-manage-resources/#create-resources
[40]: ldap-auth/#ldap-server-attributes
[44]: ldap-auth/
[53]: ../../api/users/
[54]: https://etcd.io/

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Q: RHEL 8 Visual Syudio Code Error: Line 53 Operation Not Permitted I have an isolated system environment running RHEL 8.5 with VSCode 1.67 installed. I am getting an error when running the command # code from the cli that reads:
/usr/bin/code: Line 53: /usr/share/code/bin/../code: Operation not permited
Line 53 reads:
ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE=1 "$ELECTRON" "$CLI" --ms-enable-electron-run-as-node "$@"
the two lines above read:
ELECTRON="$VCODE_PATH/code"
CLI="$VCODE_PATH/resources/app/out/cli.js"
in the scipt VSCODE_Path="/usr/share/code"
the permissions for the file code are:
-rwxrwxr-x. 1 root root 1925 may 6 12:58 code
I have tried searching for a solution and have been unable to figure out what needs to be fix. Since this is an isolated environment that is locked down, been chasing my tail trying to figure if it's a user permission error or chmod setting that needs to be changed.  If anyone has run across this some advice would be appreciated.

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Abstract: Here, a data mining–driven scheme based on discrete wavelet transform (DWT) is proposed for high impedance fault (HIF) detection in active distribution networks. Correlation between the phase current signal and the related details of the current wavelet transform is presented as a new index for HIF detection. The proposed HIF detection method is implemented in two subsequent stages. In the first stage, the most important features for HIF detection are extracted using support vector machine (SVM) and decision tree (DT). The parameters of SVM are optimised using the genetic algorithm (GA) over the input scenarios. In second stage, SVM is utilised to classify the input data. The efficiency of the utilised SVM-based classifier is compared with a probabilistic neural network (PNN). A comprehensive list of scenarios including load switching, inrush current, solid short-circuit faults, HIF faults in the presence of harmonic loads is generated. The performance of the proposed algorithm is investigated for two active distribution networks including IEEE 13-Bus and IEEE 34-Bus systems.


All too often, quick, simple repairs can extend the service life of your roofing system considerably. That's why here at 3G Roofing, we always advise home and business owners to be proactive with their roof maintenance systems in San Antonio, Texas. It always pays to fix any issues as soon as they are discovered to prevent the damage from worsening and becoming more expensive to remediate.
Think Your Roof Might Need Repairs?
Bare spots on shingle surface – This is usually a result of hail storm damage. Rapidly falling ice pellets propelled by heavy winds can wear off the shingles and expose the deck underneath. The easiest way to identify this damage is to check your gutters for excessive shingle granules in the troughs.
Curling shingles – This occurs when moisture buildup cause the corners of the shingles to curl upward, making them vulnerable to wind and ice damage.
Clawing – This is the opposite of curling. Clawing curls the shingles downward, making the roof highly susceptible to heavy storms and hail.
Broken Shingles – Winds moving at top extreme speeds can break loose or old shingles and cause leaks.
Buckling – To the trained eye, this sign is easily recognizable by a waviness in the shingles. Buckling is often a result of poor ventilation in the attic, which causes tabs to be exposed to wind damage.
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September: A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.
EDEN is in a lineup of National Preparedness Month partners in the Community Preparedness Webinar Series. The presentation, "Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN): Improving Disaster Preparedness through Education: An overview of the opportunities for disaster preparedness education provided by EDEN," is September 8 at 2 pm EDT. No registration necessary to join the webinar (http://citizencorps.gov/news/webcasts.shtm). Sign in early—the webinar starts promptly on the hour!
The following post was prepared by Abby Lillpop.
September marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC. September is also National Preparedness Month (NPM), and this year's theme is "A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare" to remember those lost in the 9/11 attacks as well as to encourage everyone to prepare now for future emergencies.
September was founded as NPM following 9/11 to increase preparedness in the U.S. It is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for an unexpected emergency. 2011 has brought unexpected tornadoes, devastating wildfires, historic earthquakes, and flash flooding to name a few of the disasters that have affected millions this year. Each of these events proves a disaster can hit anytime, anywhere, and affect people just like you.
Get a Kit: Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and those in your care – water, non-perishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and battery-powered radio – for a checklist of supplies visit Ready.gov.
Make a Plan: Discuss, agree on, and document an emergency plan with those in your care. For sample plans, see Ready.gov. Work together with neighbors, colleagues and others to build community resilience.
EDEN has partnered with FEMA each year to promote NPM and offers resources available on the EDEN website. To help our communities prepare for disaster, consider joining the National Preparedness Month Coalition. It's easy to join the coalition — register here. Please sign up individual colleges and their locations with EDEN as affiliation so that local communities can identify them among the college and university list and by state. The calendar for activities is also accessible from this site. You can also sign up as individuals. The daily blog is a compendium of what interested members of the public and those working on preparedness share with the list.
What activities are you planning to promote NPM?
To get the most benefit from FEMA's toolkit, you must register. Becoming a coalition member is a simple process and opens the door to lots of resources. Once you've registered, you will have the opportunity to join your (FEMA) regional forum where you can connect with regional coalition members. This is an online discussion group that focuses on ideas and topics specific to your region.
You can also join a national preparedness discussion. This online collaboration allows you to view, create and respond to discussions using the website or directly from your email.
Coalition members have access to customizable products, including a preparedness presentation, and a bill stuffer and posters in English and Spanish. There are also promotional materials.
EDEN continues to partner in the campaign. Our materials are complementary to those found on the ReadyNPM site. You'll also see two examples of member institution preparedness efforts.
Do you have a success story or an idea for promoting preparedness? Please share it with us!
The National VOAD and EDEN took an historic step on March 15, 2011 and signed a partnership agreement. The agreement was signed by Bob Leipold, Executive Director of National VOAD and EDEN representatives Virginia Morgan, Rick Atterberry and Steve Cain at the EDEN Executive Committee's 2011 retreat.
During his brief presentation following the signing, Bob Leipold highlighted the similarities between the two organizations. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster's goal is to reduce the impact of disaster through communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. The Extension Disaster Education Network's mission is to reduce the impact of disaster through education.
EDEN Chair Virginia Morgan pointed out that the partnership recognizes the values and the system that the Extension Service brings to helping in all functions of disasters. For National VOAD, the partnership brings a valuable ally in improving knowledge so that people in the U.S. better understand disasters.
Extension, with outreach in all U.S. states and territories, and involvement in disaster issues, matches up well with the VOAD movement. Recent disasters demonstrate the need for more individual and community disaster resilience. This need influences the VOAD growth and movement at the national, state and community level. The same need drives Extension to answer the call at the same levels to help individuals and communities prepare, respond, recover and mitigate for disasters. The EDEN and National VOAD partnership makes sense. The ideas for growth in the partnership are many, and more opinions are welcomed here.