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WVEC, made possible with generous support from Capital One, is an exciting new business growth initiative for women veteran entrepreneurs currently at $50,000 to $150,000 in annual revenues and designed to help them grow their businesses quickly and sustainably to spur local economies and job growth in their communities.
WVEC aims to help women-owned businesses across the country grow to $250,000+ in revenue with support through the Count Me In Business Accelerator Program. That goal translates into $75 Million in new economic activity and 600-900 much-needed new jobs.
The 26 Pitch Finalists each presented a two-minute pitch on their business at the WVEC conference and competition at the Capital One Conference Center in Plano, TX on November 19, 2013. These Pitch Finalists will now be invited to apply to participate in Count Me In's renowned nine-month Business Accelerator program, which provides intensive business coaching and education designed to help participating businesses grow their revenues by at least 30% and create new jobs within 18-36 months.
If selected as Awardees, the program will commence in early 2014. Named Awardees also receive a one-year legislative membership with Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). In addition, three Awardees will each receive Jump Start Prizes, a $1,000 cash award to use in their businesses.
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As part of its $800,000 commitment to support the WVEC program, Capital One has brought women veterans and business growth experts from across the country together to participate in two WVEC conferences this year. The inaugural WVEC Conference took place in April 2013 at their headquarters in McLean, Va.
An additional WVEC event is currently being planned for the spring of 2014.
For more information about Count Me In and WVEC, visit http://www.countmein.org/women-veteran-entrepreneur-corps/.
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I've seen so many people struggle with Instagram and how to best use it for their business. Yes Instagram can be difficult to master and yes it can be a pain in the arse but hopefully, a few of my tips will help make it a little more straight forward for you.
I could write about this topic for weeks and weeks and still don't think I'd cover everything so for this post I've included specific ideas for planning your Instagram feed. After working with some wonderful wedding professionals in the industry I've learnt a few things along the way to make Instagram planning run a lot more seamlessly. I find it helps to plan out a month at a time so that your feed is consistent and so you don't have to keep coming up with new ideas every single week.
1. Work out how many images you hope to post in a month. I find 4-5 a week is a great place to start and won't annoy your audience by inundating their feeds with images.
2. Work out what your brand message is. For example, if you're a wedding planner and want to be offering advice and tips to potential brides you might like to consider mixing up your feed with quotes, tips, graphics etc.
5. When selecting the images you want to use make sure they all work in together. They all should have a similar colour palette (that matches your brand colours) and there should be a consistent theme/style to your images. Ideally, you want your feed to show who you are, what you do and what your business is all about.
6. Use an app like 'Tailwind', 'Planoly' or 'Later' to upload and schedule all your future images. From there you can move around your images to work out the best format.
7. Don't use two similar images side by side. For example, if you are using an image of a flat lay make sure the next image has the subject shot at a distance (unless of course, your whole brand is about one particular type of image).
8. Create an Instagram routine. For example, you might find your posts get most engagement between 8-9am. Make this the 1 hour a day you spend on Instagram uploading your daily post and connecting with your audience. You shouldn't need to be spending more than 1 hour a day on Instagram if you strategise your time effectively.
9. Research the best hashtags for your business and have them saved in your 'notes' ready to copy and paste in your image captions. Just make sure you mix up the hashtags slightly so they relate to the type of image you've posted.
10. Rather than sharing groups of images on your feed, use your Instagram stories to tell the rest of the 'story' behind the image you've posted.
If your goal is to become an Instagram whizz then you'll want to check out our brand new short course — Instagram 101 for Wedding Pros. This step by step course has been created by Academy CEO Kylie Carlson who has grown our Instagram to nearly 15k followers in less than a year. Find out more and enrol here.


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Pronunciation: sti-ji-ên • Hear it!
Meaning: 1. (Capitalized) Related to the river Styx of Greek mythology. 2. Gloomy, dark, black as the Styx. 3. (Agreements) Solid, extremely binding.
Notes: A stygian oath or agreement are both iron-clad, because the Greek gods always swore by the goddess of the river, also named Styx. Although this adjective is seldom used today, it does appear occasionally in published writings, and begs for wider use.
In Play: The waters of the Styx were black, lending the name of the river to that color: "The stygian night made torches essential." "Black" in both literal and figurative senses: "Izzy Badenov has a stygian heart that would allow him to stab his grandmother and take bets on which way she would fall."
Word History: English patterned its word after Latin Stygius "related to the Styx", from Greek Stygios, from Styx (genitive Stygos), the name of a mythological river that divides the underworld (Greek Hades) from the Earth in Greek mythology. The name comes from Greek stygos "hatred, loathing" or stygnos "gloomy, hateful", the adjective for the verb stygein "to hate, loathe, fear". Greek inherited the word from Proto-Indo-European (s)teu- "to strike, knock, beat" with a Fickle S. With the S and with a -g suffix it emerged as Greek stygios and Styx. In English this variant emerged as stoke and in German it came up as stauchen "to ram, to upset" and Stuka "bomber". ('Twould be a stygian oversight to forget an expression of gratitude for Rob Towart, a long-time contributor of ideas, who suggested today's fascinating Good Word.)
Next Word: stylite
Previous Word: stupendous
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Buckingham Covers worked officially with Cunard to create this beautiful, limited edition cover. It celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Cunard's best loved cruise ship: QE2. Each cover was carried on board the QE2's anniversary cruise and stamped with a carried cachet.
This stunning limited edition is the first ever Buckingham stamp sheet for a great Ocean Liner. The sheet celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Cunard's great ship, Queen Elizabeth Two (QE2).
This stamp sheet marks the 40th Anniversary of the QE2. A limited number are available carried on Cunard's famous ship. Plus, signed personally by Commodore Warwick, QE2's Captain for 9 years.
The QE2 is very busy, especially with 30 atlantic crossings a year. Now, the QE2 is leaving her travels behind her and moving to warmer waters, as a floating hotel in Dubai. Illustrates the magnificent QE2 and will be carried on her final Atlantic voyage from Southampton to New York.
The great ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth 2 is setting off on her last voyage around the British Isles. QE2 has been the flagship of the Cunard fleet for over 30 years. She made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last great Transatlantic liners. With a capacity of over 2000 people and a host of facilities, every journey is luxury.
After nearly 40 years in service the great ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth 2 is being giving a well deserved rest. She will be moving on to pastures new and retiring in Dubai, to become a floating hotel. This is the final cover in the 'Last Voyages' collection, marking QE2's last journey and arrival in Dubai for the next stage in her successful career. The cover features and stunning image of the QE2 and will be postmarked on 11th November 2008, when she leaves Southampton for the last time.


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Who is the Richest Casino Owner?
By Alex Smith Jan 16, 2023
It should come as no surprise to learn that the land-based casino industry in the US is big business. This multi-billion-dollar industry attracts millions of players every year – from around the world – and the casino business, if successfully cracked, is one of the most lucrative for business owners.
Some of the wealthiest casino owners are based in Las Vegas – and on this page, we will be looking at the richest casino owners who own a gambling business. While many of the richest casino owners are based in the US, some have since expanded their operations overseas – and we'll find out all about it later in this post.
Sheldon Adelson – a True Las Vegas Mogul & Owner of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation
According to Forbes, Sheldon Gary Adelson is worth a staggering $33.5 billion – giving him the number one spot on this wealthiest casino owners list. Sheldon Adelson has made – and lost – tens of millions of dollars throughout his adult life, and his first claim to fame came in 1979 when he launched Comdex. Comdex was a Las Vegas-based computer trade exhibition.
Soon after he decided to enter the land-based gambling business, Sheldon Adelson started to develop his empire – and it's called the Las Vegas Sands Corporation. This all started when he purchased the Sands Hotel and Casino – based in Las Vegas – for a reported $128 million.
However, after a honeymoon in Venice, Sheldon Adelson decided to demolish the Sands resort and build a new hotel; the new venue was called The Venetian, which cost a record-breaking $1.5 billion to complete. To this day, it remains one of the most popular land-based casinos in the world.
Sheldon Adelson is also one of the few casino owners to develop brands overseas; for example, he entered the Asian land-based casino industry in the early 2000s, opening Sands Macau, the island's first Las Vegas-style casino. It opened its doors in 2004. According to some reports, Sheldon Adelson's net worth grew by $1 million per hour – EVERY hour – for two years, making him not just one of the richest casino owners in the world – but also one of the United States' richest businessmen.
The casino business continued to be lucrative for Sheldon Adelson, who opened the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore in 2010. It cost a staggering $5.5 billion; at the time, it was the most expensive building in the world. Unfortunately, Sheldon Adelson passed away in 2021 at the age of 87. His wife, Miriam, continues to own more than half of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation – and she has a net worth of around $27.7 billion. While the gambling market / American casino magnate may have passed, several casinos he opened now run online gambling portals – and many of his land-based casinos operate poker games, too.
Tilman Fertitta – Owner of the Golden Nugget Casinos
Tilman Fertitta is a prominent casino investor and casino executive who initially made his money during the real estate boom in Houston in the late 1980s. However, he soon decided to enter the gambling market, opening various casino enterprises – and subsequently became one of the richest casino owners in the land-based gambling industry. However, he continued to run other businesses, purchasing some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Bubba Gump, the Rainforest Cafe, and Joe's Crab Shack.
In 2005, Tilman Fertitta purchased the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino – and it's reported that he paid a whopping $295 million. While Tilman Fertitta isn't the wealthiest casino owner, his net worth is similar to that of Donald Trump – coming in at around $7.9 billion.
Tilman Fertitta also dealt directly with Donald Trump; for example, he replaced the Donald Trump Marina casino in Atlantic City – striking a great deal with Donald Trump. Some of the land-based casinos operated by Tilman Fertitta have also opened online casinos – furthering the mogul's reach even more!
Phil Ruffin
Phil Ruffin started earning money by opening convenience stores, which proved lucrative, and he soon moved into the hotel business. In 1995, when he was 60 years old, Phil Ruffin decided to enter the gambling business. Today, his estimated casino worth is some $3.1 billion – this wealth comes mainly from his Crystal Palace resort in the Bahamas and the Frontier Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. He's also a casino executive – despite being 87 years old.
More recently, Phil Ruffin has purchased other casinos; Treasure Island Hotel is one of them, and Circus Circus is another. When he acquired these properties, they both went through extensive renovations – boosting the estimated casino worth of the mogul even more!
Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III
Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III are two brothers – both who are third cousins of Tilman Fertitta – and they each have a net worth of around $2.6 billion. Interestingly, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III have insanely similar career paths – and they both entered the land-based casino business at a very early age, thanks to their father. The latter launched Station Casinos back in 1979. Station Casinos was initially launched as a way for locals to enjoy gambling in a laid-back atmosphere – but it soon became one of the largest land-based casino operators in Las Vegas.
After working for Station Casinos as young men, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III led the company to its first IPO once their father retired in 1993. Together, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III raised $294 million, and they ended up becoming principal shareholders and co-founders of Station Casinos Inc.
As some of the richest casino owners in the world, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III were also both early investors in the Ultimate Fighting Championship – the UFC – and they purchased the fight promotion company back in 2001 for just $2 million. In 2016, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III sold their shares for an estimated $4 billion.
In addition to carrying on the legacy of their father's bingo business and casino operation, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta III now run several hotel casinos, including Red Rock Casino and Spa in Las Vegas with Sunset Station in Henderson, Nevada.
Elaine Wynn and Steve Wynn – Owner of Wynn Resorts
Elaine Wynn has often been nicknamed the Queen of Las Vegas – and, along with her ex-husband, Steve Wynn, he helped to transform the land-based casino industry in the US – becoming one of the richest casino owners in the world. Together with Steve Wynn, Elaine Wynn launched Mirage Resorts back in 1973 – and this Wynn Las Vegas resort would become one of the most iconic brands in the city, including land-based casinos like The Mirage, Treasure Island, and The Bellagio.
Elaine Wynn has since developed several other casino properties – all under the Wynn Resorts brand – and currently, they operate six hotel casinos, two of which are in Vegas, three of which are in Macau, and one of which is in Boston. Elaine and Steve Wynn split in 2010, evenly splitting their 38% stake in Wynn resorts. In 2018, following sexual misconduct accusations, Steve Wynn sold the remainder of his shares – making Elaine Wynn the largest shareholder today.
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Cardioglossa melanogaster − gatunek afrykańskiego płaza o ograniczonym zasięgu występowania.

Nazwa
Epitet gatunkowy najprawdopodobniej pochodzi od ciemnego brzucha zwierzęcia.

Występowanie
Jak podaje IUCN, gatunek ten możemy napotkać na wysokościach 1200-2000 m we wschodniej Nigerii w Obudu Plateau i zachodnim Kamerunie w Mount Manenguba, Mount Nlonako, a także Bamenda Highlands (w rezerwacie Bafut-Ngemba Forest). Najczęściej jednak bytuje na wysokości od 1600 do 1700 m n.p.m.. Według niektórych źródeł w Nigerii gatunek został introdukowany.

Rozmnażanie
Samce wybierają sobie cieniste miejsca nieopodal strumieni, skąd nawołują swe wybranki. Rozwój kijanek odbywa się w strumieniach.

Status
Na wysokościach 1600-1700 m n.p.m. występuje pospolicie, ale jego liczebność obniża się.

Zagrożenie dla gatunku stanowią utrata środowiska naturalnego, co jest powodowane przez osadnictwo, rolnictwo, wyręb lasów.

Przypisy

Artroleptowate
Płazy Afryki
Gatunki i podgatunki zwierząt nazwane w 1972 roku

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It use to be that the only place you heard the word "Redshirting" was in college athletics. The term is used when a student athlete wants to sit out a season in order to play in their fifth year of college. Now if you type "Redshirting" into a Google search engine, you will get a mix of listings for both college and kindergarten. What does "Reshirting" have to do with Kindergarten you ask? Well it is the new phenomenon of holding children back a year and giving them an extra year of growth before they start Kindergarten. It has become quite controversial and its abuse has made it difficult for parents who really feel that their child needs an extra year.
As you may know, my 5-year-old was born 4 days before my state's Kindergarten Cut off Date. He should have been in Kindergarten this year and despite my case that he was too young emotionally, I was told that I would have to send him or hide him for the next two years. I chose the latter of the two options and he is now happily enrolled in Montessori preschool this year and will be in their Kindergarten program next year. In our state, it is a town by town decision and my town is adamant that if you are 5 before September 30th then you must be enrolled in Kindergarten. Twenty minutes south of my home, in the state below us, the cutoff is September 1st. In that state my son would not be allowed to start Kindergarten until the fall.
The decision to hold a child back from starting Kindergarten is usually based on social or academic reasons. Some children born on or around the cut-off dates struggle when it comes to social behaviors and basic academic skills. In these cases, parents would like to give their child an extra year in order to grow and hopefully be more prepared for the next 12 years of school in front of them. Unfortunately some parents are holding their children back for other reasons. They want to give their child an edge in academics, set them up for leadership roles and some even hold their children back for athletic reasons. Many children with birthdays 6-8 months before the cutoff dates are being held back for these reasons and because of this more schools are cracking down on their policies.
There is however an opposite phenomenon going on. Some schools and districts actually push for "Redshirting". In order to have schools with high achieving students and high test scores, they'd rather their population be a year older. They encourage parents to hold back their children and many oblige feeling great pressure.
In my opinion, every decision to hold back a student should be looked at on a case by case basis. In the end the parents know their child best and they should be able to work with the educators to make the best decisions to help set their child up for a successful school experience. If a child's birthday is within two to three months of the cut off date (more in certain extreme cases) and the parent feels that there is a reason that they should not go to Kindergarten on schedule, then they should be listened to. Schools should not be allowed to push students through who are clearly not ready. And at the other extreme, parents should not feel pressure to hold their students back if they feel that they are ready. And as for the helicopter parents who want little Johnny to have an advantage on the basketball court, stop making life so difficult for the rest of us.
Click here to view a 60 Minutes video on the topic of "Redshirting".


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Q: Multipart - How to test api of uploading a file and json data in jmeter I have a difficulty of upload file(e.g. Upload.txt) and JSON data in Jmeter.
HTTP Header Manager
Request in View Result Tree

POST http://localhost:8080/xxxx/custom/uploaddocument

POST data:
--jmeter_is_great
Content-Type: application/json; charset=UTF-8
{
 "Document": {
  "documentName": "TEST.txt",
  "fullPath": "Test",
  "priority": "M",
  "referenceNo": "Ref12345",
  "descrption": "Testfile",
  "userDef1": "",
  "userDef2": "",
  "userDef3": "",
  "userDef4": "",
  "userDef5": "",
  "userDef6": "",
  "userDef7": "",
  "userDef8": "",
  "userDef9": "",
  "userDef10": "",
  "profile": {
   "id": -2,
   "index": [{
    "id": -7,
    "value": "Signature",
    "type": "D"
   }]
  },
  "ACL": {
   "isInherit": false,
   "permission": [{
    "permissionType": "U",
    "userID": 10001,
    "groupID": "",
    "roleID": "",
    "permissionString": "ROPKFIAENTCMDHZVWGLUSB",
    "mustFlag": false
   }]
  }
 }
}

--jmeter_is_great
Content-Type: text-plain

THIS IS TESTING FILE CONTENT

--jmeter_is_great--

[no cookies]

Request Headers:
Connection: keep-alive
Content-Length: 876
Content-Type: multipart/related; boundary=jmeter_is_great

Response Data
HTTP Status 415 - Unsupported Media Type
Actually, There is a part JSON inside the Document as below:
    "content": {
   "binary": [80, 97, 114, 97, 68, 77, 32, 84, 69, 83, 84, 32, 102, 105, 108, 101]
}

I have tried request header as follow and then send the whole JSON with "Content" to api:

[HTTP header]
  Authorization: YXBpYWRtaW46cGFzc3dvcmQ=
  Content-Type: application/json

However, HTTP 415 response error also be thrown.
Some article with simular issue I have read:
Testing REST API File Uploads in JMeter
Look forward for any insight!

A: *

*Your Authorization header seems to be malformed, to wit:

*

*It should start with the capital A

*My expectation is that it's should look like Basic YXBpYWRtaW46cGFzc3dvcmQ=
Be aware that the better way of bypassing basic HTTP authentication in JMeter is using HTTP Authorization Manager configured like:

*

*Base URL: http://localhost:8080/xxxx/

*Username: apiadmin

*Password: password

*Your Content-Type header is also not correct, you're using wrong boundary, i.e. in the HTTP Header Manager you have andytest and in request body there is jmeter_is_great and they must match.

*Assuming above 2 points I think I should warn you that when you're building a request manually any violation of the protocol standard (even extra or missing empty line or a character in lower case) will ruin your request

*The referred article assumes using Google Drive API for demo purposes, your application might work differently so you may have to reconsider the whole approach. Try recording your file upload (make sure to copy TEST.txt file to JMeter's "bin" folder) using HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder to see how does generated request look like as you might be going in a wrong direction.

*Don't run JMeter and the system under test on the same physical (or virtual) machine as they will be struggling for resources like CPU and RAM therefore you will not get accurate and reliable results.

A: I finally found the solution and hope the answer could help anyone facing the similar issue.
First, "HTTP Status 415 - Unsupported Media Type", if this error is thrown, which is highly possibility about incorrect Content-Type.
So, my approach is to try every possible Content-Type of HTTP Request Header, and I found that the error Code changes from 415 to 500 when Content-Type set to multipart/form-data.
Then, I have a insight from an useful link about file upload in https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/web-api/overview/advanced/sending-html-form-data-part-2#file-upload
I changed my request body as below:

--boundary
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="documentJsonStr"
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

${myvar2}

--boundary
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="data"; filename="100MB.txt"
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64

${__FileToString(100MB.txt,,)}

--boundary--

${myvar2} is set by BeanShell PreProcessor, which contains the Json request in string format. However, it might not be exactly same configuration depending on which parameter type the api accepts.
Hope this is useful.

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I signed up for Pro certification. Where can I find the course content?
Reading material, quizzes, and exams can be found in your wine school account. Your courses are listed under the "My Wine Courses" tab. The tab opens by clicking on the "+" symbol.
There are several reasons why you may not see a wine course in your account. The first step is to verify you opted for National Certification via the National Wine School when registering for classes. If not, you can do so the first day of class.
If that did not resolve the issue, there are two other possibilities. The first is that someone else registered for you. If that is the case, we will have to transfer the registration from their name to yours. To accomplish this, you will need to create a wine school account. Once you have, let us know on our customer support forum.
The second possibility is that we haven't added you to the course yet. Our interface with the National Wine School sometimes requires we manually add students to the online system. Typically, all students are added to their courses two weeks prior to the start of the class.
This can happen for a few reasons. We automatically email you an account and a password when you register for a program. If you can't find your password, you can request a new one. If someone else registered for you, you will need to create your own account, and let us know about the change. This is especially important if you are registered for Sommelier Certification from the National Wine School.
I can't change my password.
You can change your password by requesting it here. We will email you a code to reset your password. If you are having a hard time changing your password, there are a few reasons.
Finally, you need to create a safe password. That means having a password that includes digits along with uppercase and lowercase letters. If you try to create a password that is easy to hack, our system won't allow you to proceed.
The most likely cause is that your email server is blocking our emails. It is very likely that you would get some emails (for instance, an email from Philip about an upcoming class) and not others (to reset a password, for instance). This happens because some emails are sent automatically and can get filtered by your own email service.
To fix this, check your bulk mail and spam. Make sure to whitelist all emails coming from vinology.com, wineschool.us, and winelust.com.
Some corporations censor all emails relating to alcohol (I'm talking to you, Johnson and Johnson). If you work for a conservative company, our emails may be permanently blocked. To fix this issue, you would need to contact the IT department of your company.
As a rule of thumb, using a personal email address is often less troublesome than using a corporate one.
I need help, but I can't post on the forum.
This can happen if you have an account, but are not logged in. The first thing to try is to log into the site. If you are desperate to reach us, simply use another email address when posting on the forum. You can even use a fake email address, if you want.
When do I get my certification?
Students must successfully complete the Foundation and Intermediate exams to be eligible for certification via the National Wine School. If you complete your exams within two weeks of the final day of class, you will receive your certification via the post. You can expect to receive certification within two to three months from completion.
If you do not complete the exams in time (two weeks from the last day of class) your exams will be graded with the students in the following semester. This can mean a delay of up to five months.
Can I Pick up my Certification?
All certification is mailed directly to your address on file.
You can change your mailing and contact information in your wine school account.


Crane service in twin cites..step 1 call us 763-785-9779 – The metro tree removal crew will survey the site upon arrival and during their pre-work meeting they will determine the best area for the crane to be set up. Multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Elevation/grade changes, overhead obstacles, distance from the landing and picking areas and of course space for the crane.
Step 5 Our ground operations specialist will unhook the cable and signal for the crane operator to return it for the next pick. They will dismantle the piece like a group of angry termites with chainsaws. Pieces larger than ten inches in diameter will be stripped of all limbs and cut into specific lengths and graded so we can sell them to the mill. Pieces smaller than ten inches will be ran through the chipper and turned into mulch.


Sydney, Australia – Cybersecurity solutions provider Palo Alto Networks has announced the integration of RedLock and VM-Series for AWS Security Hub, a new security service from Amazon Web Services.
Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the next-generation security company, announced that The Lines Company Ltd, which owns and operates an electricity distribution network on the North Island of New Zealand, moved to the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform as part of a comprehensive revitalisation of its IT infrastructure. The Lines Company's previous environment relied on firewalls that were complex to manage and failed to protect the utility from today's cyberthreats. The decision to use Palo Alto Networks slashed network bandwidth consumption by 40 percent, improved IT staff productivity, and helped the company to avoid $50,000 in software upgrades.
Palo Alto Networks gives The Lines Company a completely different approach to network security. Within the previous environment, more than 100 security infections were discovered during a proof-of-concept deployment, requiring over 200 hours in staff time to remediate. URL Filtering from Palo Alto Networks reduced network bandwidth consumption by 40 percent. The Lines Company also streamlined rules management using App-ID™ and User-ID™ technologies, shaving the number of rules it manages by 30 percent.
Two Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls were placed in a redundant configuration in The Lines Company's two data centres to allow for high availability services to critical 0800 phone services and user services. The company's SCADA network is also protected by separate Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. The Next-Generation Security Platform includes Threat Prevention for inspecting and stopping cyberthreats that move laterally across the networks, and Palo Alto Networks WildFire,™ a cloud-based threat analysis service. It also provides URL Filtering (PAN-DB) that keeps protections synchronized across the attack lifecycle with the latest threat intelligence on phishing and malware sites. Additionally, the technology includes GlobalProtect™ network security for endpoints that protects the mobile workforce against cyberattacks, evasive application traffic, malicious websites, command-and-control traffic, and both known and unknown threats.
The Lines Company owns and operates the electricity distribution network in the King Country region of New Zealand's North Island. The distribution area covers 13,700 km2 and is one of the largest network areas in New Zealand with no major urban centre. This makes TLC a specialist in providing power to out of the way places, from the iron sands of the west coast to the highest points in the North Island of New Zealand (the Turoa and Whakapapa skifields on Mount Ruapehu). As well as keeping power flowing to homes and businesses in the region TLC also provide a full range of electrical contracting service. Several hydro generation schemes are also owned and operated by TLC.
Palo Alto Networks is the next-generation security company, leading a new era in cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for tens of thousands of organisations worldwide. Built with an innovative approach and highly differentiated cyberthreat prevention capabilities, our game-changing security platform delivers security far superior to legacy or point products, safely enables daily business operations, and protects an organisation's most valuable assets. Find out more at www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the next-generation security company, today revealed details of a new "BackStab" attack used to steal private information from mobile device backup files stored on a victim's computer. A white paper from the company's Unit 42 threat intelligence team explains how cyberattackers are using malware to remotely infiltrate computers and execute BackStab attacks in an unprecedented fashion.
Used to capture text messages, photos, geographic location data, and almost any other type of information stored on a mobile device in their possession, BackStab has been employed by law enforcement and cyberattackers alike. The Unit 42 white paper shows how BackStab attacks have evolved to leverage malware for remote access and why Apple® iOS devices have been a primary target for attacks, as the default settings in iTunes® store unencrypted backup files in fixed locations and automatically sync devices when they are connected to a user's computer.
iOS users should encrypt their local backups or use the iCloud backup system and choose a secure password.
Users should upgrade iOS devices to the latest version, which creates encrypted backups by default.
When connecting an iOS device to an untrusted computer or charger via a USB cable, users should not click the "Trust" button when the dialogue box is displayed.
June 16, 2015 – Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, has announced the appointment of Sean Duca as Vice President & Regional Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Asia Pacific.
Duca, who is based in Sydney, Australia, will be responsible for the development of threat intelligence security best practices and thought leadership for Palo Alto Networks in the region. This includes strengthening security initiatives and maintaining good channels of communications and support for Palo Alto Networks' customers across Asia Pacific. Sean also will be a key addition to the Palo Alto Networks Threat Intelligence team, Unit 42, actively contributing to an APAC perspective on the latest findings of cyber threats.
With more than 17 years of experience in the IT security space, Duca is widely recognised as a thought leader in the technology industry. He has provided expert guidance and advice to the Australian government around online safety issues, and on cybersecurity matters to the public and private sector within Asia Pacific.
– Sean Duca, Vice President & Regional Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Palo Alto Networks, Duca spent 15 years with Intel Security, most recently as the company's Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific. In this role he was responsible for improving and driving the company's solution strategy and technology vision and steered the development of Intel Security's reference architectures in close collaboration with customers and partners across the region. Prior to this, Duca held managerial roles at the company with a focus on technology management and sales engineering. Before Intel Security, he was involved in software development, technical support and consulting services for a range of Internet security solutions.
Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, has announced discovery of a new family of Apple OS X and iOS malware exhibiting characteristics unseen in any previously documented threats targeting Apple platforms. This new family, dubbed WireLurker, marks a new era in malware across Apple's desktop and mobile platforms, representing a potential threat to businesses, governments and Apple customers worldwide.
August 29, 2014 – Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, and Westcon Group, the value-added distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure, and data centre solutions, has announced that the companies have expanded their global distribution agreement. The deal opens up new markets throughout the world for the industry's fastest-growing enterprise security platform, empowering resellers using highly integrated global distribution capabilities.
Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group have held regional distribution relationships for several years. As teams and processes align at a global level, the companies will soon do business in more than 40 countries. Over the next few years, Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group will invest in every theatre to take advantage of shared momentum, providing resellers access to a full technology ecosystem and more efficient global business operations.
· visit Westcon Group on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Westcon Group, Inc. is the value-added distributor of security, unified communications, network infrastructure, and data centre solutions. The company's teams create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners. Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organisation enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs. From global logistics and flexible customised financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue. Westcon Group's portfolio of market-leading vendors includes: Cisco, Avaya, Polycom, Check Point, F5, Blue Coat and Palo Alto. For more information, please visit www.westcongroup.com.
23 July 2014 – Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, has revealed that cyber criminals in Nigeria have evolved common malware campaigns to infiltrate businesses that have not previously been their primary targets.
419 Evolution, a new report released today from Unit 42, the Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence team, explains how Nigeria-based scammers are now using the same tools more sophisticated criminal and espionage groups often deploy to steal business-critical data from enterprises.
Nigerian criminals are infamous for running easily-spotted "419" phishing scams that attempt to collect credit card details or personal information from individuals, but over the past few years have expanded their skills to target businesses using more advanced techniques. Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered these activities and techniques, code-named Silver Spaniel, using WildFire, which rapidly analyses cyberthreats in a cloud-based, virtual sandbox environment.
Traditional Antivirus programs and legacy firewalls are ineffective because Silver Spaniel attacks are specifically designed to evade those technologies.
To protect against the NetWire RAT, Palo Alto Networks has released a free tool to decrypt and decode command and control traffic and reveal data stolen by Silver Spaniel attackers, available at https://github.com/pan-unit42/public_tools.
Palo Alto Networks launches a new era in threat intelligence Unit 42, the Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence team, is made up of accomplished cybersecurity researchers and industry experts. Unit 42 gathers, researches and analyses up-to-the-minute threat intelligence, sharing insights with Palo Alto Networks customers, partners and the broader community to better protect organisations.
Unit 42 focuses on the technical aspects of attacks, as well as the context in which they are launched, helping all members of the business community, from CEOs to security practitioners, better understand who is executing attacks and why.
Download 419 Evolution, the latest research report from Unit 42, visit the Unit 42 homepage and read the Unit 42 blog for additional insights from the threat intelligence team.
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April 22, 2014 – Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, has announced it has been positioned by Gartner Inc. in the "leaders" quadrant of the April 15, 2014 "Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls." This is the third year that Palo Alto Networks has been recognised as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls.
Nine years ago, Palo Alto Networks changed the network security industry with the introduction of the next-generation firewall. This breakthrough architecture brought unparalleled control through the safe enablement of applications, and exceptional levels of protection by blocking all known threats operating across a multitude of different vectors.
Two years ago, we again changed the industry with the introduction of WildFire and a next-generation threat cloud that focuses on detecting and defending against the most advanced, unknown threats. Most recently, through our acquisition of Cyvera, we added unique endpoint protection to the platform. The combination of our next-generation endpoint technology, our next-generation firewall and our next-generation threat cloud represents the most innovative, integrated, and automated enterprise security platform in the market.
With over 16,000 customers, our momentum is a testament to our innovative approach that protects organisations based on what matters most in today's dynamic computing environments: applications, users and content – not just ports and protocols – and protecting them from the most advanced cyber threats.
To learn more about the Palo Alto Networks approach, visit: www.paloaltonetworks.com.
To access the report, visit: http://go.paloaltonetworks.com/gartner2014pr.
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Two candidates have filed with the county's board of elections, notifying officials they will be raising money in a bid to unseat Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.
Ernest W. Strozier, a lieutenant and 15-year veteran with the College Park Police Department, made his intentions known in April.
Kemuel A. Kimbrough, Sr., an attorney, who spent five years in a previous sheriff's administration, filed his notice of intent to seek campaign contributions earlier this month.
Others, including a sheriff's deputy with more than 20 years of experience, and an officer with the Clayton County Police Department, are rumored hopefuls in what promises to be a crowded field.
Opponents have indicated they will criticize Hill's bickering with Clayton County Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell and the County Police Department Chief Jeff Turner. They are expected to claim Hill hasn't been adequately fulfilling the main duties of his office — serving warrants, protecting the courthouse and running the county jail.
John Linder wants to mail it in. He doesn't want to talk to his constituents or anyone else.
Interesting that he was on the news the other night talking about how he was going to hit every drug house in Clayton County and make it a desirable place to live again. Yeah, right. I wonder why he didn't decide to do this back when he was elected and fired half the force?


Whenever I review a new smartphone platform, as I did recently with BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8, it seems like I always conclude that new applications will be crucial for its success. But when I think about it, it doesn't really matter how many applications a platform has; it matters whether it has the applications you really run.
Whenever I review a new smartphone platform, as I did recently with BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8, it seems like I always conclude that new applications will be crucial for its success. But when I think about it, though, it doesn't really matter how many applications a platform has; it matters whether it has the applications you really run.
This kind of a list, by definition, hurts the newer platforms as they haven't had as much time to collect applications. In particular, many applications promised for BlackBerry aren't out yet, even though the Z10 is for sale in some markets, though not the United States yet. I'll need to revisit this chart in a few weeks, but I think it is instructive.
Basic features and stores: All of the platforms provide the basics: phone, email, calendaring, contacts, and Web browsing. Without those features, it isn't a smartphone. And all of the vendors have their own stores for buying music, video, and apps. How these stores work varies by platform; Apple and BlackBerry each have unified stores for all three; Google splits out Android Play into three separate stores; and Microsoft has both Store and a Music+Videos app. Also note that some Android phones—such as the Samsung Galaxy series—offer separate music stores in addition to the Android Play solution.
News and Information: The New York Times and ESPN SportsCenter are available on all the platforms. On Windows Phone 8, there is the Wall Street Journal Live app with videos and other info from the site, but no regular Journal app. The Journal was shown at the BlackBerry announcement, but isn't out yet.
Social Media: Every platform has Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn apps, although some are better than others. (Facebook seems to innovate faster on the iPhone than on the other platforms.) Google+ is only available through a third-party app on Windows Phone, and not on BlackBerry 10 yet.
Driving Directions: The iPhone now comes with Apple's Maps app, though most people would rather download Google Maps. Android has Google Maps. BlackBerry has a decent Maps app (maybe not quite as advanced, but usable). The standard Windows Phone Maps app does not have spoken turn-by-turn directions, but Nokia offers a good option with Nokia Drive. There are also third-party versions available.
Video: There isn't an official YouTube app for either Windows Phone or BlackBerry 10 yet, but you can go to the mobile site. Hulu isn't yet out for either platform, and Netflix is missing for BlackBerry 10 as of this writing.
Audio: Almost all the major audio apps are out for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone, although Windows Phone 8 is still missing Pandora (promised for "early 2013" with one year of ad-free play). None of these is currently available for BlackBerry 10.
Corporate Apps: RSA's well-known token app isn't out yet for BlackBerry 10, though BlackBerry says it should come soon. Citrix Receiver and the OnPage notification system aren't out yet for Windows Phone or BlackBerry 10 (though note that all of these are available for the older BlackBerry 6 platform).
Mobile Device Management Solutions: There are way too many solutions to look for them all, but Airwatch, Good for Enterprise, and MobileIron (plus many others) all show up in the Apple and Android stores. Airwatch is the only one to appear in the Microsoft Store, though both Good and MobileIron say they support the Windows Phone platform. BlackBerry offers its own MDM solution through its BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES) server software.
Movie and Restaurant Info and Reservations: Fandango, IMDB, OpenTable, and Yelp are missing from BlackBerry now, though you can use the mobile sites.
Miscellaneous: Kindle and Skype are also missing from the BlackBerry 10 platform now; as I mentioned above, Skype should be coming, but isn't here yet.
Overall, it is interesting to me how quickly Windows Phone has closed the gap with iOS and Android, though it's notable how some significant Google apps are missing. I was surprised by the absence of a number of corporate tools. Pandora and Hulu would be good to see as well, and the platform certainly could use a built-in mapping program with turn-by-turn directions (though Nokia does offer this on its phones). BlackBerry 10 is still very young, and has a ways to go. For BlackBerry, the corporate tools are probably even more important, as there's a big market of existing business BlackBerry users who would seem to be a natural target.


Sure, they experience fear, loyalty, affection, shyness, anger, love and a whole lot of other emotions. I'm not sure if they feel them as... Intensely as we can though.
Your dog loves you, misses you and is happy when you come home. A cat on the other hand doesn't care if you live or die, as long as someone else comes along to feed them. It is all about them.
My cat loves me, misses me and is happy when I come home.
I once saw a cat dash into traffic to retrieve the dead body of another cat that had been run over by many cars. I think there was substantial affection there, and grief.
There is no doubt that other animals experience emotions in much the same way humans do. They can also suffer physical and behavioral problems, as humans do, related to the emotions they feel.
Dogs certainly have emotions. How similar they are to people's emotions, I don't know.
Yes, definitely! They feed sad when we are sad, happy when we are happy, angry when someone trys hurting us, and they get their feelings hurt if someone makes fun of them. Animals are smarter than some people!
If anyone has spent time around my dog this question would be considered a "no brainer". I have a dog that is part wolf, bloodhound, terrier and mastiff. He has loose skin around his face and neck that exaggerate his emotions. His emotions are easy to decipher from the wide range of facial expressions and postures. He routinely displays the appropriate facial expression dependant on his mood. When he is happy, the corners of his mouth actually form a smile and the wrinkles of skin around his eyes form laugh lines. When he is unhappy his ears lay back and he puts his head on his paws and looks at you will only his eyes and doesn't turn his head as usual. I have a cat that he get's along with very well, but if I give her too much attention he comes over and furrows his brow and glares at us. If manages to chase her away during this time his furrowed brow changes to one of amusement. I personally do not show ranges of emotion around him and he is never around people that do. All theses actions have been formed on his own in a controlled enviroment.
They don't know how to show it like we do but yes they do experience some of the same feelings.as one of the pet shows /showed it they exhibit more of a anxiety when they lose or miss something. They become how to say enraged/destructive when left alone or they shut down become lethargic/a lump depressed.
I KNOW they do. My dog tells me everyday.
what movies have made an impact on you and made you think? I want to see some emotional movies... I hardly get emotional. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Secret ( 2007) made me emotional though. Do you have any similar suggestions?
How do you think gay people feel?
How come people think that pit bulls are not good family dogs? And why do people think that? With pictures that will help me!
I heard that Amazon is going to start paying normal people to help deliver packages on their way to work etc... What do you think about that? Would you do it? How would you feel as an Amazon customer?
What do you think of our moderation work? We have to make some tough decisions to keep the peace and I'm kind of disappointed with how some people feel about it. Please feel free to Message Kass or I as Angela is working today. Please let us know!
Does marriage really matter to have a baby? I think as long as you can support the child financially and emotionally it's all good.
Do chickens have feelings like cats, dogs, and people? can they get depressed or be happy?
I don't ever feel okay and my thoughts and emotions scare me. I think I might have a serious mental disorder? Or maybe I'm broken? I feel like I need a therapist but I'm scared to let my mom know that I'm not okay. What do I do? Please help.
Do Dogs Have Feelings. Do They Miss You When You Are Away?
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Animal Testing?
Why Do We Eat Cows, But Not Cats Or Dogs?
Can Dogs know what your feeling?
Do People Who Hate Animals Have A Emotional Disorder?
Why Is It Cruel To Keep Animals In Cages?
What Breed Of Dog Is Eaten In Korea?
Why Is Animal Abuse Wrong?
Did God Have A Wife, As I Never Hear Anyone Speak Of Her?


Mumbai-based specialist in liquor packaging, Manohar Packaging has invested in a greenfield factory in Punjab. The company today sealed a deal with Bobst for three Novacut E die-cutters and three Expertfold folder-gluers during the PrintPack India 2019 exhibition.
Describing this factory as a "mega-project", Patwardhan said, the site is in full swing construction and targeted to be fully commissioned and in production by July 2019.
"It boasts of a linear workflow, and best-in-class equipment selection to manufacture labels, cartons, and other printed materials," added Patwardhan.
The company has acquired 10 acres of additional land bank for future use, and is currently constructing approximately 140,000 square feet sans internal pillars. This, according to Patwardhan, will help create the most efficient workflow and material movement efficiency possible.
"The mega structure is pre-fabricated, and the entire plant is has been built keeping the environment footprint in mind. This will be truly a one-of-its-kind packaging plant in India," said Patwardhan.


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Manitowoc snow delays spring yard cleanup schedule | Briefs
Spring cleanup will be delayed one week, with yard waste collection occurring the weeks of April 22-26 and April 29-May 3.
Manitowoc snow delays spring yard cleanup schedule | Briefs Spring cleanup will be delayed one week, with yard waste collection occurring the weeks of April 22-26 and April 29-May 3. Check out this story on htrnews.com: https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2019/04/12/manitowoc-wisconsin-snow-delays-spring-yard-cleanup-schedule/3440233002/
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Wisconsin weather: It's April, and it's snowing again
Residents work to remove snow on Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Stevens Point, Wis. A winter storm entered the region on Wednesday night and is not expected to clear until early Friday morning. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A man walks his dog during a winter storm on April 11, 2019 in Green Bay. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Ratsamy Yabandith clears the sidewalk in front of his store, Thai and Lao Market, on Washington Street Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Sara Londre, a City of Oshkosh employee, plows a sidewalk along Washington Avenue during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Oshkosh, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Ginny Klein, a city letter carrier assistant, delivers mail in windy sleeting conditions during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Oshkosh, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A deer stand in a field is covered in snow and ice after a storm rolled through Wisconsin Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Wind gales create high waves on Lake Michigan near the shore by the lighthouse Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
People walk by the Manitowoc harbor as wind gales spray water on the sidewalk Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A Manitowoc city employee clears snow and ice off the sidewalk on Franklin Street Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Ice covers a tree branch Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay residents clear snow from their sidewalks on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Fresh snow covers the football field in the Titletown District on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Snow is shown on the side of a residence on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Fresh snow is seen on a tree in the Titletown District on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A resident clears his driveway during a snowstorm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. T'xer Zhon Kha/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A vehicle clears snow off from a strip businesses Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. TZ Kha, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Licence plates cover with snow during a snowstorm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A line of cars covered with snow during a snowstorm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. TZ Kha, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A plowed sidewalk shown the amount of snow fall during a snowstorm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Wausau, Wis. TZ Kha, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Dead cone flowers sport a fresh winter coat along N. 23rd Street, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Sheboygan, Wis. Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Strong waves crash against the Sheboygan lighthouse at the lakefront, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Sheboygan, Wis. Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A dormer on the Reiss Mansion has a glaze of ice and snow, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Sheboygan, Wis. Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A bird eats from a snow covered bird feeder during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Appleton, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A plow clears snow for traffic traveling northbound on I-41 during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Appleton, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Traffic moves slowly along northbound on I-41 during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Appleton, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Miguel Leiva shovels his driveway along N. Racine Street during a spring snow storm Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Appleton, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Bicycles blanketed in snow following a spring snow storm on Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Combined Locks, Wis. William Glasheen, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Manitowoc snow delays spring cleanup schedule one week
The couple of inches of snow that fell across Manitowoc Wednesday night and Thursday morning is causing the city to delay its spring cleanup schedule one week.
The city said in a press release Thursday that brush pickup has been completed throughout the city. However, it said yard waste pickup (leaves, thatch, yard and garden waste) would be delayed one week because of the snow.
Residents are reminded that all yard waste must be placed on the terrace by 7 a.m. on the Monday of their scheduled week.
Yard waste will be collected at properties north of the Manitowoc River April 22-26 and south of the river April 29-May 3. The dates are subject to change based on weather. For more details, contact the Streets and Sanitation Division at 920-686-6550.
A parking ban ordinance is in place during spring cleanup. No parking is allowed in front of garden waste, brush and/or leaf and raking piles on city streets during the week of pickup between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Vehicles parked on the street in front of any debris piles will be ticketed, the city said.
A Manitowoc city employee clears snow and ice off the sidewalk on Franklin Street Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Manitowoc, Wis. (Photo: Joshua Clark/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
Manitowoc operator's license ordinance goes into effect
The City of Manitowoc has 906 active operator's licenses, according to the City Clerk's Office. An ordinance was adopted on March 18 that states Individuals holding a valid operator's license shall carry the license on their person as well as a valid form of photo identification issued by the State of Wisconsin at all times while serving alcoholic beverages pursuant to their license.
Failure to have the license or the photo identification on person may result in a forfeiture of $60, plus costs. For more about the ordinance, call the City Clerk's Office at 920-686-6950.
Manitowoc County Lakes Association meets April 25
Manitowoc County Lakes Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 25 in Room 300 of the Manitowoc County Office building, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc.
Past association president John Durbrow will discuss the cost of poor water quality to property values, an analysis commissioned by MCLA and conducted by UW-Eau Claire researchers.
"The study has demonstrated that lake water clarity directly impacts the property value of residences on that water body," the MCLA said in a press release. The study analyzed 8,372 property transactions that occurred between 2013 and 2016 in Manitowoc and adjacent counties.
Also at the meeting, rising Lake Michigan water levels will be discussed and the newly hired Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator for Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties, Samantha Lammers, will be in attendance.
More info: manitowoccountylakesassociation.org.
Historical Society to provide memory loss programming
Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc, will begin offering cultural programming for people living with memory loss as part of a group of museums known as the SPARK! Alliance.
The program offers participants a chance to enhance their quality of life through discussions, social engagement, mental stimulation, multi-sensory activities, hands-on projects and communication.
SPARK! programs are held at the Manitowoc County Historical Society on the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Participants may arrive at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and conversation before the program begins. Participants and their families are also welcome to stay after to tour the museum.
The first program of the 2019 season will take place May 1 and will focus on the Civil War. Participants will discover the clothes, backpacks and diaries of a Manitowoc County Civil War soldier.
Modeled on the successful "Meet Me at MoMA" program at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the SPARK! Alliance began in 2010 with five cultural institutions in Wisconsin. The Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc also hosts SPARK! programs, which take place at 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the museum, 610 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, and lasts about an hour-and-a-half.
The programs are available free of charge at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. For more details and a complete schedule, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org/spark or call 920-684-4445. Registration for programs is appreciated.
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In today's age you cannot ignore the importance of online marketing for the growth of your business. With the increasing number of people opting for online services, there is a fair chance that online marketing will gradually overshadow the conventional marketing methods completely. Even the companies involved with an online web business have understood that in order to enhance their customer base, they will have to increase the visibility of their brand. Undoubtedly social media marketing is the best way to achieve that.
Worldwide approach, easy accessibility, cost-effectiveness are some of the prime factors which have contributed in making social media marketing a popular choice. Providing an interactive platform to the companies and consumers, social media acts as a link between the buyer and the seller. Companies can display their products on social media sites and simultaneously the consumers can give their feedback instantly. Being aware of the demands and likes of the consumers is the first step towards providing quality products and services. It has made a huge impact on the local and as well as global web businesses as companies can better understand their customer needs and can develop products accordingly.
Attracting and then retaining the customers is a challenge in itself. Delivering quality service on time is the key to ensure that you have a loyal customer base. Regular updates, interactive sessions, community building, replying to queries on time are some essential steps which can keep generating the interest of the consumers. A strong, attractive, yet professional brand image design can help you to attract your prospective customers through social media. However, only the quality of your service and your after sales relation with your customers can ensure that they stay loyal towards your brand.
Understanding your brand image and target customer base is essential to build an effective social media marketing strategy. The success or failure of your initiatives highly depends on how your consumers perceive your company. Reliable, innovative and dependable, these are the worlds which your consumers should associate with your brand. Word-of-mouth is also something which should never be taken lightly. It is important to realize that your existing customers are the most valuable tool to attract your prospective customers.
The investments in the social media marketing have grown immensely in the recent years and there is no sign of it slowing down in the future. Companies should put all their efforts to ensure that they are making the best use of this golden opportunity. As it is the only way to sustain themselves in this ever growing competitive world.


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package naotake.learning.guava;

import static org.hamcrest.core.Is.is;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertThat;

import java.util.List;

import org.apache.commons.lang.StringUtils;
import org.junit.Test;

import com.google.common.base.Joiner;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;

/**
 * {@link Joiner}に対するテストクラス。
 *
 * @author naotake
 */
public class JoinerTest {

    private static final String SEPARATOR = ":";

    @Test
    public void testJoinToArrays() {
        String actual = Joiner.on(SEPARATOR).join("Foo", "Bar", "Baz");
        assertThat(actual, is("Foo:Bar:Baz"));
    }

    @Test
    public void testJoinToLists() {
        List<String> lists = Lists.newArrayList("Foo", "Bar", "Baz");
        String actual = Joiner.on(SEPARATOR).join(lists);
        assertThat(actual, is("Foo:Bar:Baz"));
    }

    @Test
    public void testJoinWithNull() {
        String actual = Joiner.on(SEPARATOR).skipNulls().join("Foo", null, "Bar", null, "Baz");
        assertThat(actual, is("Foo:Bar:Baz"));
    }

    @Test
    public void testJoinNullOnly() {
        String value = null;
        String actual = Joiner.on(SEPARATOR).skipNulls().join(value, null);
        assertThat(actual, is(StringUtils.EMPTY));
    }

    @Test
    public void testJoinNullUseOther() {
        String actual = Joiner.on(SEPARATOR).useForNull("other").join("Foo", null, "Baz");
        assertThat(actual, is("Foo:other:Baz"));
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Lamb Weston Signs Agreement to Acquire Australian Frozen Potato Processor Ready Meals Pty Ltd
EAGLE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Meals Pty Ltd (Ready Meals), a frozen potato processor in Australia. Terms were not disclosed. Ready Meals sells frozen potato products under the Harvest Choice brand and operates frozen potato processing and storage facilities in Hallam, Victoria.
"The Ready Meals acquisition is the continuation of our strategic work to strengthen and expand our global capabilities," said Tom Werner, President and CEO. "The acquisition complements our presence in Australia, providing us additional avenues to increase our position in Australia's 1.1 billion pound market."
The Ready Meals facility adds approximately 70 million pounds of production capacity to Lamb Weston's existing global manufacturing network. Upon completion of the transaction, Lamb Weston will own and operate 18 processing facilities worldwide, and an additional 8 facilities in conjunction with its joint venture partners. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed as soon as practicable.
About Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston, along with its joint venture partners, is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. Because, when we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "strengthen," "expand," "provides," "increase," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's anticipated benefits of the acquisition and the Company's business outlook and prospects. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Readers of this press release should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Many factors could affect the Company's actual financial results and cause them to vary materially from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: the Company's ability to successfully execute its long-term value creation strategies; risks associated with acquisitions, including the Company's ability to complete acquisitions or integrate acquired businesses; its ability to execute on large capital projects, including construction of new production lines; the competitive environment and related conditions in the markets in which it and its joint ventures operate; political and economic conditions of the countries in which it and its joint ventures conduct business and other factors related to its international operations; disruption of its access to export mechanisms; its debt levels; the availability and prices of raw materials; changes in its relationships with its growers or significant customers; the success of its joint ventures; actions of governments and regulatory factors affecting its businesses or joint ventures; the ultimate outcome of litigation or any product recalls; levels of pension, labor and people-related expenses; its ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; and other risks described in the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this press release, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no responsibility for updating these statements, except as required by law.
Dexter Congbalay
dexter.congbalay@lambweston.com
Shelby Stoolman
shelby.stoolman@lambweston.com
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