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The Project 705 Alfa class constituted the world's fastest and deepest diving submarines of their time. The submarine featured a high power-to-weight reactor to increase the power-to-weight and volume ratios of her propulsion plant, the first use of titanium for the hull, extensive automation, and advanced drag-reduction configuration.
Project 705 originated in a 1957 requirement for a 1500 ton "interceptor" submarine capable of a speed of 40 knots that would sortie to attack American aircraft carriers. Using a titanium alloy allowed the thickness and weight of the hull to be reduced, producing a remarkably small, very fast submarine. Around 1963 the design was substantially revised, with the displacement was increased to 2,300 tons, the number of internal compartments increased from three to six and the size of the crew was doubled.
Construction of the first Project 661 prototype unit began around 1965, which was completed at the Sudomekh shipyard in Leningrad in 1972. The prototype was rebuilt after trials, and subsequently broken up around 1974. Made from titanium alloys, it could accelerate to a speed of 44.7 knots, a record which will hardly be beaten in the near future.
Although a much-feared design in the West, these concerns were prompted by grossly exaggerated accounts of the boat's capabilities and an assumption that they represented the main thrust of Soviet submarine development. The fast, deep diving nuclear submarine threat proved a false alarm, but they provoked massive investments in ASW weapons by the US Navy and resulting in dramatic improvements in the Mk. 46 and Mk. 48 torpedoes that apparently culminated in the 63-knot ADCAP torpedo.
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Cork County Council
HSE issue no swim notice at popular Cork spot due to high E. coli levels
The spot near Whiddy Island has its second notice in a month
Cormac O'SheaDeputy Editor
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A no swim notice has been put in place after a high E. coli levels were recorded near Whiddy Island.
The HSE have advised the notice be put in place after the recording on the eastern side of Whiddy near the Ferry Quay.
Cork County Council will be doing further sampling in the coming days and will lift the notice when they deem it safe to do so.
The council said in a statement: "This is to notify that a high E. coli result has been recorded at the shore on the eastern side of Whiddy near the Ferry Quay and the HSE has advised that an Advisory Notice NOT TO SWIM be put in place.
"The Council is carrying out further sampling on Wednesday 07th August 2019 and full results will be available on Friday the 09th July 2019. Following advice from the HSE, the Advisory Notice will remain on display at the shore until water quality is deemed satisfactory."
No swim notice for Cork harbour beach due to bacteria
At the start of July the exact same notice was put in place for the same area pending further sampling.
Most varieties of E. coli are harmless or cause relatively brief diarrhea. But a few particularly nasty strains can cause severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
SkibbereenWest Cork community numb following death of little boy after chocking incidentEmergency services rushed to the family home in a local estate at around 9pm on Wednesday, but despite their best efforts he tragically passed away.

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SVEN BISCOP is an honorary fellow of the EU's European Security and Defence College, Director of the Europe in the world programme at the Egmont-Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels, and a Professor at Ghent University.
In December 2017, amid rising anxieties about the Trump administration's commitment to European security, the EU launched Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), which pools the defense efforts of 25 of the EU's 28 member states. To the surprise of Brussels, however, the United States swiftly condemned the new initiative as a threat to NATO. This response elicited pushback from EU leaders, especially because it did not appear to be driven by genuine security concerns. If PESCO succeeds, it will improve, not damage, transatlantic security. When the members of the Atlantic alliance come together at the NATO summit in July, they should unite behind the need for a strong and autonomous EU.


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Big (enough) data and strategies for distributed geoprocessing — Robin Kraft, World Resources Institute
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Big data gets a lot of press these days, but even if you're not geocoding the Twitter firehose, "big enough" data can be a pain - whether you're crashing your database server or simply running out of RAM. Distributed geoprocessing can be even more painful, but for the right job it's a revelation!
This session will explore strategies you can use to unlock the power of distributed geoprocessing for the "big enough" datasets that make your life difficult. Granted, geospatial data doesn't always fit cleanly into Hadoop's MapReduce framework. But with a bit of creativity - think in-memory joins, hyper-optimized data schemas, and offloading work to API services or PostGIS - you too can get Hadoop MapReduce working on your geospatial data!
Real-world examples will be taken from work on GlobalForestWatch.org, a new platform for exploring and analyzing global data on deforestation. I'll be demoing key concepts using Cascalog, a Clojure wrapper for the Cascading Java library that makes Hadoop and Map/Reduce a lot more palatable. If you prefer Python or Scala, there are wrappers for you too.
Hadoop is no silver bullet, but for the right geoprocessing job it's a powerful tool.


LG Magic Remote allows you to control your TV quickly, simply and even with your own voice. Thanks to the built-in pointer, you can access applications with just point and click. And to not lose any detail, press the magnifying glass of your Magic Remote and you have zoomed live to the content you are watching.
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When an individual hears someone saying 'mischief', then the mind automatically gets to pranks and the usual door-bell scenario, where kids pick on the elderly. But, it can be considered as a serious offence if one decides to complain about a certain mischievous situation. A criminal lawyer Mississauga states that according to the Criminal Code of Canada, anything done by a person that seems to harm others or damage the property or any misbehaviour can be considered as a mischief offence. There are different categories in mischief as well and the two of the major categories being – Criminal Mischief and Public Mischief. Let's understand these offences a bit more carefully so that they are completely avoided.
First thing, entering others property is considered as an offence; so, if an individual complains about trespassing one could be arrested. Criminal mischief goes beyond this action and involves things like vandalism. An individual can be considered as the one who has done a criminal mischief if he or she sprays paint on the walls of others, writes slogans, breaks windows, bursts a tire of a vehicle, interferes with the legal actions of someone, etc. Even hacking computers of others [for any purpose] is considered as a Criminal Mischief. If an individual is caught performing any of the acts, then it becomes inevitable hire Passi & Patel offence lawyer to have a fair trial.
The fines, as well as prison sentence, levied on mischief offences are not meagre and are dependent on the damage. If the damage is below $5000 then the individual may get an equivalent fine and a prison sentence of 1-2 years based on the intensity. If the damage is considered to be more than $5000, then the person can be sentenced for ten years. Further, a mischief offence can turn into a crime if it involves life threatening situations. In such cases, only a Mississauga criminal lawyer can help resolve the situation.
This is well-known to children who try to bring police to their door by false complaining. If false information is provided to the police under any circumstance, then it is considered as a Public Mischief. In the opinion of a criminal lawyer Mississauga, false information immediately triggers investigation and rushing of police to the scene. This wastes a lot of valuable time and money for the authorities. It is very common to find reports of people complaining about a crime scene or a bomb threat just to get the fun out of it. Such incidents can lead the individual to an imprisonment of 5 years.
Public mischief includes false information about criminal occurrences, intentionally framing a person for an activity, misleading the authorities, false death information and so on. They may seem silly for the doer but can cause a lot of chaos.
As one can observe Mischief offences are not to be taken lightly and can create a lot of trouble. It is for this reason; the authorities take strict measures to stop such practices. However, if an individual is accused of such behaviours then approaching a Mississauga criminal lawyer can be the only way to get rid of the problem.


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Shaker Recreation: Thornton Park
"We believe very strongly in finding ways to bring people together."
By Zachary Lewis
One day, Shaker Heights may be known for more than its schools and distinguished homes. If Recreation Department Director Alexandria Nichols has any say in the matter, the City also soon will be renowned for its wide array of fitness offerings.
Indeed, Nichols takes the department's motto as more than just a tagline. To her, "Be Active. Stay Healthy. Have Fun" is practically a mission statement. "We believe very strongly in finding ways to bring people together," Nichols says. "Our goal is to keep our community healthy and active. We want people to see their options and know all the amenities."
It's tougher than it sounds, especially in an older, fully developed city like Shaker Heights, where land is scarce. However, Thornton Park squeezes a lot into its space: a pool and ice rink as well as a basketball court, volleyball court, tennis courts, batting cages, a skatepark, and a sledding hill.
Shaker recreation offerings City-wide are not just for residents. People who are employed in the City can avail themselves of facilities and classes at resident prices. "We see a lot of competition, and competition is a big challenge," Nichols says.
Shaker's response? Think smaller. Rather than attempt to compete with nearby big-box gyms and well-equipped community centers, the City has
begun offering "pop up" courses: yoga and other exercise classes, in parks and other spaces, taught by residents. During summer, they're even free.
The idea, Nichols says, is to meet people where they are, to get residents and people employed in the City into their parks, and provide a fitness outlet free of complication and obligation.
"There are a lot of people trying to find ways to be healthy, but who don't want a commitment or something difficult," she says. "Not everyone wants a gym membership in order to go to a fitness class."
The City also has done its part to make outdoor exercise inviting. At Sussex Park, for instance, a group of seniors meets regularly to play pickleball on four specialized courts. At Southerly Park, the City recently turned an old fitness trail into an open-air gym complete with a stationary bike, rowing machine, and plyometric boxes used for jumping exercises.
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"We think it's really cool," says Nichols of the Southerly Park facility. "I think we've tried to be more aligned with fitness trends we've seen out there."
All of this, of course, is in addition to standard group exercise classes offered year-round through the Recreation Department. For seniors, there are swimming, and arthritis-specific exercise classes. Others can begin their fitness journey with "Health Seekers" and move on to boot camp, aerobic dancing, martial arts, or dancing.
The objectives are diverse, too. Nichols and her staff don't just want to help people stay in shape. They also want to foster a sense of community through exercise.
"We've really tried to find new fitness opportunities for our residents and people who work here," Nichols says. "We
encourage people to get in shape and get to know their neighbors."
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Who: Natalie Diaz
What: Transnational Impressions
When: November 15, 7:30 pm
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, 75204
WordSpace is honored to partner with Latino Cultural Center to present Natalie Diaz.
NATALIE DIAZ
Diaz's debut book of poetry, When My Brother Was an Aztec, was a 2012 Lannan Literary Selection,[9] a 2013 PEN/Open Book Award shortlist, and "portrays experiences rooted in Native American life with personal and mythic power. Diaz currently lives in Mohave Valley, Arizona where she used to work on language revitalization at Fort Mojave, her home reservation. She worked with the last Elder speakers of the Mojave language.
Her work appeared has appeared in Narrative, Poetry magazine, Drunken Boat, Prairie Schooner, Iowa Review, and Crab Orchard Review and Poetry Foundation. She teaches at Arizona State University.
Other awards include: Pablo Neruda Prize in Poetry and Tobias Wolff Fiction Prize
Natalie Diaz grew up in the Fort Mojave Indian Village in Needles, California, on the border of California, Arizona, and Nevada. She attended Old Dominion University where she played point guard on the women's basketball team, reaching the NCAA Final Four as a freshman and the bracket of sixteen her other three years. After playing professional basketball in Europe and Asia, she returned to Old Dominion University, and completed an MFA in poetry and fiction in 2006.
PBS Interview: http://www.pbs.org/video/2233488990/


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In some cases, the legislator provides for the storage of personal data, for instance in tax or commercial law. In such cases, the data will only be stored by us for these legal purposes but will not be processed in any other way and deleted after expiry of the legal retention period.
According to the applicable laws, you have various rights regarding your personal data. If you wish to assert these rights, please send your request via email or mail it to the address that is specified in section 1, clearly identifying yourself. Below you will find an overview of your rights.
You have the right to receive confirmation from us at any time as to whether personal data related to you will be processed. If that is the case, you have the right to request information from us about your stored personal data, along with a copy of this data, free of charge.
the existence of automated decision making including profiling in accordance with 22 paras. 1 and 4 GDPR and – at least in these cases – meaningful information about the logic involved and the impact and intended effects of such processing for you.
If personal data are transferred to a third country or an international organization, you have the right to be informed of the appropriate guarantees in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR in connection to the transfer.
You have the right to request us to correct and, if necessary, complete any personal data concerning you.
You have the right to request us to correct any inaccurate personal data concerning you without delay. When taking the purposes of the processing into account, you have the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data – also by means of a supplementary declaration.
In several cases we are obliged to delete personal data concerning you.
The personal data are no longer necessary for the purposes, for which they were collected or otherwise processed.
You revoke your approval on which the processing was based pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 1 a) GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
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The deletion of personal data is necessary to fullfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which we are subjected.
If we have made the personal data public and we are obliged to delete them in accordance to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, we will take appropriate measures, including technical measures, taking the available technology and implementation costs into account, and inform those who are responsible for processing the personal data that you have requested them to delete all links to this personal data, copies or replications of this personal data.
In several cases you are entitled to demand a restriction of personal data processing.
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The processing is based on a consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 1 a) GDPR or Art. 9 para. 2 a) GDPR or on a contract in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 b) GDPR and the processing is carried out using automated methods.
When exerting your right to data transferability in accordance with paragraph 1, you have the right to request that the personal data is transmitted directly by us to another responsible person, as far as this is technically attainable.
You have the right to object to the lawful processing of your personal data by us if this is justified to your personal situation and if our interests in the processing do not outweigh ours.
You have the right to object at any time, for reasons arising from your personal situation, to the processing of personal data concerning you based on Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 e) or f) GDPR; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. We no longer process personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling reasons justifying your protection, which outweigh your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the assertion, execution or defense of legal claims.
If we process personal data for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data, that is concerning you, such as for advertising; this also applies to profiling, for as long as it is connected with such direct marketing.
You have the right not to be subjected to any decision based exclusively on automated processing – including profiling – that has a legal effect against you or significantly affects you in a similar manner.
An automated decision making, based on the collected personal data, does not take place.
You have the right no to be subject to a decision based exclusively on automated processing – including profiling – which has legal effect against you or significantly impairs you in a similar manner.
You have the right of objection to a supervisory authority, specifically in the Member State of residence, of employment or of the place of suspected infringement, if you believe that the processing of personal data concerning you is unlawful.
Your personal data will be transmitted with encryption.
This applies to your orders, such as to the customer login. We use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) coding system but point out that data transmission via the Internet (e.g. communication by e-mail) can have security gaps.
A gap-free protection of data from access by third parties is not possible.
To secure your data, we maintain technical and organizational security measures in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR, which we constantly adapt to the latest state of technology.
Furthermore, we do not guarantee that our offer will be available at certain times; disruptions, interruptions or failures cannot be completely avoided.
The servers we use are regularly and carefully secured.
If and as far as we involve third parties within the framework of the completion of contracts (for instance for the email dispatch or the automated invoicing), these personal data receive only to the extent, in which the transmission is necessary for the appropriate achievement.
Just in case we outsource certain parts of data processing ("order processing"), we contractually oblige contractors to use personal data only in accordance with the requirements of data protection laws and to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects.
For any questions regarding the collection, processing or use of your personal data, information, correction, blocking or deletion of data and for the withdrawal of provided approvals, please contact Stefan Lang (see contact option under item 1).


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GDPR and Brexit: Everything You Need To Know
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The UK will leave the EU by the end of 2020, and this will change how data is treated between the UK & the rest of Europe. In this article we'll be looking at how GDPR and Brexit changes will affect you, whether you'll need an EU representative, what is adequacy status (this one is important) and most importantly, how you can ensure you don't fall foul of the GDPR and Brexit conundrum.
Changes to data protection: GDPR after Brexit
Just to put your mind at ease right from the start, many of the relevant laws and regulations are derived from EU law and/ or will be incorporated into UK law and so wide ranging changes to data protection after Brexit are very unlikely.
There is a little more to it though.
These small changes can have huge ramifications, as we will see later in the section on GDPR fines. You can learn more about important changes relevant to you and your company, live from industry experts in our webinar GDPR after Brexit.
(Don't worry if you missed the live version, we've got the recording setup and waiting for you).
Whilst many aspects of post Brexit data protection will remain the same, there are issues that you will need to account for, for example the different situations in which you would require an EU representative, (skip ahead to the FAQ's if you're especially eager to find this out).
The first 'Brexit changes' to data protection were brought in almost 2 years ago, during the grace period (the time period the UK has to make arrangements to leave the EU) the UK passed the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) which goes some way to ensuring the UK achieves adequacy status.
Which leads us onto…
UK adequacy decision post Brexit
According to government guidance it is extremely likely that the UK will have achieved adequacy status by the time the UK transition period finishes at the end of 2020, and thus UK based businesses will be able to continue to handle data with no issues (Source).
It will be the European commission who make the UK decision on whether to grant the UK adequacy status or not.
What is adequacy status?
Adequacy status is simply proving to the EU that data is processed safely, to at least the same standard as that stipulated by GDPR.
This is exactly what the UK will have to do after the transition period.
GDPR/Brexit transition period
Until the end of the transition period, data will be able to flow freely between the EU & the UK (providing international data transfers comply with GDPR of course).
But speaking of the transition period and the ability to handle data post Brexit, we need to mention EU representatives.
Has the transition period finished? So do I need an EU representative?
The transition period for leaving the EU finishes at the end of 2020, and you won't need an EU representative during the transition period. As stated in the official government guidance, there will be no immediate changes to the UK's data protection standards (Source). At such time we can expect to find out for certain about the UK data protection adequacy decision.
However, you will need an EU representative after the transition period if you will store data or do business with anyone in the EU.
We've already mentioned that Brexit will change how you store data, this topic can get a little wordy and complicated…
You'll most likely have to switch from any UK based cloud storing service (for a variety of reasons), although there can be mitigating circumstances as to why you might not have to do this (such as contractual clauses or migration).
We've got a really useful webinar on the topic where you will learn about important changes to data storage, changing laws relevant to you and more, in order to help you navigate the landmines that fill the ever changing landscape of data protection. Presented by two industry experts, the webinar makes this complex topic a little easier to digest, you can check it out here: GDPR after Brexit.
International data transfer penalties
GDPR fines take into account a multitude of factors when determining whether or not a breach has been made, this information is then used to determine the severity of the fine.
Lower level fines can be up to €10 million, or 2% of the companies worldwide annual revenue of the prior financial year, whichever is higher.
Upper level fines can be as high as €20 million, or 4% of the worldwide annual revenue of the prior financial year, again, whichever figure is higher. Just take a look at a few examples of the enormous fines a few well known companies have been hit with.
GDPR fines: Causes & Amounts
As we can see in the infographic above, failure to comply with GDPR has cost each company on this list a fortune in fines.
This is purely to demonstrate that failure to comply with data protection laws does not go unpunished, severely in some cases, so much so that it can threaten not only the reputation of an organisation, but their very existence.
If you're thinking that only huge enterprises are being hit with fines, you're wrong. As it states in PRODUCT PAGE, now, UK businesses have to comply with local data protection laws, European data protection institutions such as the Spanish AEPD for example, fines to small(er) businesses are far more aggressive, so don't think that because you're not a behemoth like BA, you'll be exempt from data protection fines, or treated more leniently.
If you're worried about being hit with a fine just as these companies have, you can take our GDPR risk assessment and it will identify threats and provide solutions that make ensuring you are GDPR compliant, easy.
You can get much more specific information regarding GDPR breaches, fines, what factors are taken into account as well as who administers the GDPR fines in our webinar GDPR after Brexit.
How to stay compliant with GDPR after Brexit
As we've already discussed, GDPR is European legislation, and as such, will mean that once the transition period is over, the UK will no longer be under any obligation to abide by GDPR.
So, does that mean you don't have to be GDPR compliant after Brexit?
As you'll see in the FAQ section below, the UK intends to incorporate GDPR into UK law, and if this is the case, UK companies will have to be compliant with GDPR, albeit a slightly different version, because GDPR will be working in conjunction with the DPA 2018, the UK's existing data protection law.
Upon leaving the EU, the UK will be given third country status. This is the reason the UK will need to achieve the adequacy status we spoke about before.
Should a UK based company do business with any company or customer in the EEA, both parties must adhere to GDPR, regardless of the fact the former is based outside the EEA. So, long story short, you should be taking steps to ensure you're GDPR compliant.
If you're interested in how you can stay GDPR compliant be sure to take a look at International Data Transfers, our GDPR software that helps you avoid being hit with huge fines, whether they're caused by a small oversight or a monumental mishandling of data, don't take the risk!
GDPR and Brexit impact: How will Brexit affect GDPR?
Incorporating GDPR into existing UK data protection law means there will be a UK GDPR after Brexit. This is because the UK must prove that it can safely process data to at least the same rigorous standard as stipulated in GDPR.
Whilst there will be minimal changes, Brexit impact on data protection is clearly something you need to prepare for, the severity of fines you could be hit with means you have to be ready, even for these small changes. We have already seen the first instance of Brexit impact on GDPR in the creation of the DPA 2018 we mentioned earlier.
Privacy policy Brexit
Until the end of the transition period (the end of 2020) there will be no changes to data protection.
Afterwards, you must be prepared to update your privacy policy. This can be complicated and fraught with legal issues, but you needn't worry, you can simply use our privacy policy template.
We've put a short list of the benefits of using a privacy policy generator aswell a link to the one we've created for you. The link will take you to the page of the generator and contains information on what should be included in the policy, what it is, what to communicate to customers etc but most importantly, having a template means much of the work is done for you.
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Extremely helpful whether you're new to data protection or a veteran.
Why? If you're a newcomer, there is information that will be invaluable to you, if you're more experienced, it's a huge time saver and can help just in case you've overlooked some new legislation.
The ICO itself admits that it does not yet know exactly 'what the data protection landscape will look like' and so overlooking some information is not beyond the realms of possibility.
You've undoubtedly got some concerns related to data protection, GDPR and Brexit, in order to help alleviate these concerns you can consult the FAQ section for some quick answers.
Brexit and GDPR FAQ
Q. Will GDPR apply when the UK leaves the EU?
A. As it's a European regulation, GDPR would not apply to the UK, however, they would apply should you do business with any individual or organisation in the EEA. It is likely that GDPR would simply be incorporated into the UK's existing data protection laws.
Q. What will change to data protection now that the UK will definitely leave the EU?
A. Nothing, for now. Until the end of 2020, there is a transition period, so that all the details can be ironed out. So if you're compliant with GDPR, then great news for you, you still are! (Until next year). As we said in the previous point, if the UK government does indeed incorporate GDPR into UK data protection laws, then there would be little to no change.
Q. What happens after the Brexit transition period?
A. This totally depends on negotiations that are yet to take place, however, the default would be that GDPR would simply be brought in as UK GDPR.
Q. Do we need an EEA representative?
A. No, at least not during the transitional period, after this ends however, you may need to appoint a European Economic Area representative if you are selling to individuals in the EEA or if you're monitoring behaviour of individuals in the EEA. For information related to appointing a representative in the EU & NIS, scroll down to point 9.
Q. What will the UK data protection law be?
A. The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) will continue to apply, GDPR will then be incorporated into this so that UK companies can continue to operate in the EU, the law will likely be known as UK GDPR.
Q. Can we still transfer data to and from Europe?
A. Yes, data transfers from the UK to the EEA will not be restricted. However, GDPR rules will apply to data coming from the EEA to the UK.
Q. What about law enforcement processing post Brexit?
A. The same rules still apply as set out in the DPA 2018 and will only bring in some minor changes to reflect the UK being outside the EU. When this transition period ends, transfers of data from the EU to the UK will have to abide by transfer regulations in the sender's country.
Q. Does PECR still apply?
A. Yes, PECR in the UK is derived from EU law, it's set out in UK law and so will not need to change post Brexit.
Q. Does NIS still apply once Britain leaves the EU?
A. Yes, similarly to PECR, NIS is derived from EU law and set out in UK law and will therefore continue to apply after Britain exits the EU. If you're a digital service provider based in the UK you will need to appoint a representative in one of the EU member states in which you operate.
Q. Will the eIDAS still apply post Brexit?
A. Yes and no, as an EU regulation won't apply to the UK after Brexit, however, the eIDAS regulation, much like GDPR, will be incorporated into UK law and so you should be planning to act as if eIDAS is still in effect which in essence, it will be.
Q. Does the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) still apply?
A. Yes. As a UK law, nothing will change when the UK leaves the EU.
Q. Do the EIR still apply?
A. Yes, much like PECR, the environmental information regulations are part of EU law, but are set out in UK law.
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I continue my way along the Alentejo coast, glad to have some time at my hands, for it is stunningly beautiful here. Wild and unspoiled – I'm overwhelmed by the steep cliffs and the small gems of beaches nestled between them. I think every season must be great in these parts (even though the summer months are considerably more crowded as this is when the Portuguese venture out themselves… I can't say I blame them, they know all the great places to go!), for in bad weather the violently crashing waves create a marvellous spectacle. This is the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of Portugal's 13 official natural parks, located in the south-west of Portugal – stretching from Sines in the Alentejo all the way to Sagres, the southern-most point, in the Algarve. It's paradise for (kite) surfers, perfect for mountain biking, but especially great for hikers. For example, there's Rota Vicentina, which runs through the entire Costa Vicentina Park. This route features marked hiking trails (and bike trails as well these days) and consists of two parts. The Caminho Histórico (the Historical Way), is 230 km long and takes you through the interior of the region. The second part is the Trilho dos Pescadores (the Fisherman's Trail). This hiking trail runs along the coastal path used by fishermen to get to their favourite fishing spot. The trail takes hikers through dunes covered with succulents and along sandy beaches and towering cliffs. It comprises a total of 4 sections, each of which is about a day's walk.
I'm spending the night at Herdade do Touril, just outside Zambujeira do Mar, in the southwest of the Alentejo, on the Rota Vicentina. Such tranquility and space….lovely! This family-owned estate, dating from 1826, used to cover 1200 hectares and Luis Falcao is its fifth generation owner. Much of this once flourishing farm was lost over the years, especially during Salazar's regime. However, at the end of his dictatorship, a large part of the estate was returned to the family, allowing them to start rebuilding it. Luis' father had some grand ideas for the estate but, unfortunately, he passed away shortly after. Now it was up to Luis to realise his father's dream. This was right about the time when 'rural hotels' became the trend and Luis decided to turn the estate, which was located in the middle of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, into a small-scale accommodation. He did so in perfect harmony with the environment and cultural heritage, in the traditional white and blue, thus giving it true soul! There are only 19 rooms, divided over 5 houses that are scattered around the estate. It is the perfect starting point for discovering this magnificent part of the Alentejo.
I receive a very warm welcome – the Portuguese are so good at that! My room is in a house a bit further away, although the word 'room' doesn't quite cover it: in addition to a nice bedroom and a smallish bathroom, it features a spacious living room with fireplace, a small kitchen, two terraces overlooking the meadow with the resident donkey and a view of the faraway sea. A lot of thought went into the layout of the various units and an extra bedroom can be added to the living room to accommodate for instance your children, other family members or friends. The estate also features larger houses for up to five people. When it's warm outside, the lovely swimming pool with plenty of relaxed areas to settle down with a book is perfect, and the cosy outside bar is great for drinks or an evening meal. On colder days, the common living room with fire place and honesty bar, where you pour your own drink, is comfortable and cosy. And if you feel like it, you can tuck in for a meal…a daily changing menu offers typical local delicacies that enhance the Alentejo feeling!
Herdade do Touril is a wonderfully authentic place, where the employees are super friendly and welcoming, the rooms are comfortable and very decently priced. Above all, the surroundings are spectacular! The coast always has a magical pull and I feel that Costa Vicentina is one of the most beautiful, spectacular coastlines inEurope! Gorgeous and so worth discovering this hidden part of Portugal….only don't spread the word too much :-)!!!


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Q: Can we see shape of normal curve somewhere in nature? I do not want to know if some phenomena in nature have normal distribution, but whether we can somewhere see shape of normal curve as we can see it for example in Galton box. See this figure from Wikipedia.

Note that many mathematical shapes or curves are directly seen in nature, for example golden mean and logarithmic spiral can be found in snails.
First naive answer is whether nonskewed hills would often "fit" normal distribution :-).

A: I wouldn't think any pattern of erosion or deposition on Earth would fit because skewing factors including gravity and Coriolis are always involved (rivers meander more as they age, for example, and valley floors are sort of the average of rivers).  Maybe the cross section of a stalagmite, assuming the drip remained in one fairly exact central location? I would think the drips would deposit the most precipitate right where they are moving slowest, which would be at the point of impact.

A: I thought a lot about my question and probably I found something. U-shape of many valleys imitates "reversed" normal curve. Are there any reasons why this should not be gaussian (note that water makes the valleys smooth)?
Here is an example.

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Secretary General of the United Nations discusses Human Rights and Rule of Law
June 10, 2014 June 23, 2014 / WIT / Leave a comment
The Human Rights and the Rule of Law meeting spoke on ways to support the integration of these objectives into the post-2015 agenda. Human rights fall into categories that either can enhance development or harm development. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the UN, spoke of promoting freedom of opinion and well-functioning institutions, along with better strategies and results. More than 1 billion people remain extremely poor, despite efforts to eliminate poverty. A key element in the ongoing agenda is to secure land for agricultural production. The Rule of Law will prevent corruption and organised international crime, which H.E. Ki-Moon explained is require to balance the needs of people, while exterminating poverty. The agenda needs to close social and economic gaps.
The UN AIDS Goodwill Ambassador shared that despite decreasing incidence, AIDS continues to be the 2nd largest contributor to adolescent death. More than 40% of people with AIDS are 14 and younger. The Ambassador reported that in 9 of the world's highest AIDS-prevalent countries, less than 9% of boys and girls have been tested. Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF, spoke of the success from programs that have been established in damaged areas. Mr Lake elaborated on more governments-based programs to keep children educated, vaccinated and sheltered. In a video message from Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, presented four suggestions for the new agenda; that the agenda must address both "freedom from want" and "freedom from fear", the framework must include the principles of human rights and equality, must contain a strong global partnership and must be based on a strong accountability.
Meeting Title: Contributions of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Speakers: Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General; Anthony Lake, Executive Director UNICEF; Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; President on Human Rights; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway
Location: United Nations HQ, Trusteeship Council, New York
Written By WIT representative: Leslie Anokye
Cross-Regional Perspectives on Democratic Accountability
June 9, 2014 June 23, 2014 / WIT / Leave a comment
This afternoon a meeting was convened on the linkages between human rights, rule of law, and democracy, and their effects on public service delivery. Ms. Miculescu began the meeting by stating that transparent and accountable institutions, as well as active participation and inclusion of all citizens in policy-making processes, are imperative for efficient public service delivery, democracy, and human rights.
Following this introduction, Dr. Spehar spoke about how democratic accountability is relevant for development, how to ensure democratic accountability in public service delivery through horizontal accountability (state institutions that hold each other accountable) as well as through vertical accountability (the role of citizens, civil society, and the media to hold government institutions accountable), and how democratic accountability can be assessed by using various governance indicators. The most effective democratic accountability comes from the interplay between formal accountability mechanisms like checks and balances within the government, and civil society working together.
Mr. Hilale then spoke about how Morocco has worked to decrease corruption, and promote human rights by reforming and creating accountable institutions. Furthermore, Mr. Hilale stated that gender equality and the empowerment of women, as well as human rights education and training, are necessary to uphold the rule of law and have good governance in order for democratic accountability in public service delivery to exist.
Next, Ms. Tan spoke about how Singapore's strong commitment to rule of law and democratic accountability in public service delivery helped by Singapore's relatively quick development. She also highlighted how holding democratic elections, equality of opportunity, and a collaborative relationship between the government and its citizens are necessary for democratic accountability.
Mr. Ulibarri then spoke about how in 2004, two former Costa Rican presidents were prosecuted for corruption charges. He stated how shocking this was for the nation, and that in order to promote accountability and eradicate government corruption a country needs strong legislation, guaranteed access to public information for its citizens, and an accepted and enhanced role for civil society to promote good institutions. To conclude, Mr. Massimo stated that democratic political processes are fundamental to inclusive development, and necessary for democratic accountability. It's important to take into account how responsive government institutions are, and the role that actors and policy makers play in public service delivery.
Meeting Title: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Sharing Cross-Regional Perspectives on Democratic Accountability in Public Service Delivery
Speakers: H.E. Ms. Simona Miculescu, Permanent Representative of Romania; Dr. Elizabeth Spehar, Director of European Division, UN Department of Political Affairs; H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of Morocco; H.E. Ms. Karen Tan, Permanent Representative of Singapore; Mr. Massimo Tommasoli, Permanent Observer for International IDEA to the UN
Location: United Nations HQ, Conference Room 7, New York
Written by WIT representative: Marli Kasdan
The Right of the Child – The UN takes a stand
This meeting focused on framing points of views of the right of children and adolescents. UN Representative Sajdik spoke about the atrocities being committed against children especially young girls in Nepal. In Nepal girls can be married as early as 72 months old to 12 years old. Such young marriage violates a young girl's innocence and early pregnancy results in extreme physical pain, as their bodies have not had time to mature to a safe child bearing state.
The organization SOS Children's Villages works with children who are orphaned, abandoned or neglected. They give these children the opportunity to build lasting relationships within a family. Their family approach is based on four principles: Each child needs a mother, and grows up most naturally with brothers and sisters, in his or her own house, within a supportive village environment.
Nadine Kalpar, the Youth delegate to Austria, spoke of her personal experiences and the abuse that she witnessed other Austrian children go through. According to the information and statistics she gave, all violence against children, including parents, is prohibited. However 30% of parents in Austria aren't aware or are not threatened by this law, therefore the violence continues. Ms. Kalpar also discussed ageism in the job market. Adolescents and teenagers are viewed as "lazy" and "unreliable" when it comes time to land a job. This is an attitude that needs to be reversed for young people to receive their right to safe, secure work.
Ravi Bajrak, the Youth Delegate to Nepal, insisted that we cannot change the future if we don't respond to the current violence and injustices against the youth population. Judith Diers, closing the meeting, stated that we can achieve anything with hard work, dedication, and most of all, trust within humanity to do the right
Meeting Title: The Gov. of Austria, The Gov. of Nepal and the SOS Children's Villages
Speakers: Judith Diers, UNICEF Representative; Mr. Sajdik, Representative of Nepal; Nadine Kalpar, Youth Delegate to Austria; Ravi Bajrak, Youth Delegate to Nepal
Location: United Nations HQ, Conference Room 7, North Lawn Building
Intellectual Property Rights And Access to Medicine
February 26, 2014 / WIT / Leave a comment
United Nations, New York Headquarters, 19 February 2014
During a meeting on intellectual property and access to medicine, issues such as trade, HIV, responsibility and the ethics of patent laws were discussed. James Love, the director of Knowledge Ecology International, a NGO that deals with intellectual property on public health, cyberlaw, and competition, spoke about the differences between a research and development approach and a intellectual property approach. The current AIDS drugs, Mr. Love explained, are more heavily patented than ever. The existence of some organizations and programs, like The Global Fund, have allowed for new markets in even the poorest countries, and these new markets have also pushed more patents. Mr. Love emphasized that the purpose of trade agreements is not to increase prices or expand patent laws, but to sponsor research and development. He asked, "How can groups promote the efforts of research and development and detach it from the price of those drugs?" Mr. Love proposed ideas for how to rectify the current situation by incentivizing research and development, and eliminating patents for HIV drugs, at least in America.
Yawo Tenou, a representative of UNDP, shared his own experiences growing up in Botswana, a poor country severely affected by AIDS and a lack of access to medicine. He described many experiences where friends would loose both of their parents to AIDS and then be sent off to distant family, unknown would be the continuation of their education or livelihood. Mr. Tenou described the contextualization of intellectual property rights and how they impede on access to healthcare, proposing a balance for international trade laws to not affect treatment of diseases. Citing the Venice Statue of 1474 that rewards inventors and retains the right of government to act in the publics interest, Mr. Tenou advocated for generic competition to drive price down and allow access to higher quality treatment. Eleven out of the twelve treatments for non-communicable diseases approved by the FDA, cost over 100,000 USD per year per patient in the USA. The UNDP provides policy and technical assistance in the countries that need help accessing treatment and medicine.
Meeting Title: Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines
Key Speakers: Jean-Francis R. Zinsou (UN Ambassador of Benin), UNAIDS representative, James Love (Director of Knowledge Ecology International), Yawo Tenou (UNDP), Dr. Harry Ostrou (Researcher and geneticist)
Written By WIT Representative: Stephanie Harris
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FSA Advice on EC's SEP Communication Outline: "Use-Based" Licensing Risks Significant Harm to European Economy, Businesses and Consumers
The FSA recently provided its input into the principles the European Commission is considering as part of the SEP Communication, which it announced at a workshop held on January 25 to be issued later this year. While the specific content of the document remains unclear, various press reports and Commission presentations have outlined some of the approaches being considered by the Commission.
The FSA is concerned that the principles being considered are detrimental to growth and innovation in Europe, in particular in the field of IoT. While the paper addresses a number of key issues, the FSA in particular highlights (1) problems with so-called use-based licensing, and (2) unfairness associated with refusals to license some members of the supply chain.
The FSA expresses grave concerns that use-based licensing could harm the European economy at a critical time for development and proliferation of IoT and 5G technologies. Under use-base licensing, SEP holders would be able to charge different rates depending on the use of the technology, even though the technology is the same. Downstream innovators would therefore be required to pay a portion of the values they themselves create to upstream SEP holders. As the FSA states, use-based licensing would risk that an SEP holder can "seek compensation for value that it did not create, for technologies that it did not invent, and for innovations for which it cannot rightfully claim credit." Such practices will "hinder – rather than enable – the take-up of these digital technologies."
The FSA likewise raises concerns over any effort to restrict the scope of companies that are entitled to benefit from the FRAND promise. As noted in its paper, "
[t]olerating discriminatory refusals to license SEPs threatens to undermine incentives for a wide variety of standard-setting participants, who will be prevented from licensing the standard they helped to develop." The FSA warns against any approach to SEP policy that would create exceptions to the obligation to license on FRAND terms, and urges the Commission to stay true to its guidance in the Horizontal Guidelines that FRAND requires licensing to "all third parties" so that European companies will be able to sell and to purchase fully licensed standardized components, and not be disadvantaged as against their international competitors.
To read the full input paper, click here.


Some years ago, I sat in a creative writing class at university arguing with a guest lecturer about what was inherently terrifying. She claimed if you can write a story capturing the sound of a footstep somewhere behind you in the dark late at night, then every women in your audience would, without exception, be terrified.
I rather vehemently disagreed. I happened to love walking alone at night and didn't see why I should be terrified.
This story is my answer today, to that lecturer of many years ago. And I still very much disagree with her.
This is one of the few stories for which I haven't done any research, though I did have to consider the world of my story in fine detail across its various drafts. The first draft had little by way of characterization, either of the girl or the one who tracks her. Building up the motivations and reasons and the sense of magic in this fictional world is something I needed to think through in multiple drafts.
The structure of this story is different from my usual. There's three separate 'characters', each with a section from their own POV, if you consider "the villagers" as a body performing the role of a single character. So it's tempting to say it's the girl who's the protagonist, as it's her presence the other characters all revolve around.
Yet if the protagonist of a story is the one who changes the most, who goes on an emotional journey and either succeeds or fails in it, then it's the man tracking the girl who is the real protagonist of this tale.
He's not a nice man. Long ago he sold himself over to a greater, darker power and he's enjoyed its benefits ever since, even if there's a price to pay for them. He thinks of himself as the darkest, nastiest person around and enjoys that notoriety. The villagers certainly believe it and feed that perception of him. Yet they're all about to find out there's a bigger world out there than just their village, and perhaps even nastier things than him exist in it.
I'm a gothic fiction fan from way back. I love the atmosphere and dark, brooding settings. Wild woods at night in which dark creatures roam. Villages and towns struggling to maintain order, existing at the edges of wild places. Gothic manors. Who doesn't love a gothic manor?
I don't always write in this genre, but in this case it was a deliberate choice to set off into the woods and see what happened there.
That the apparently obvious victim isn't always the one who should be afraid.
Which phrase are you most proud of in this story?
This line only developed as I wrote the very last draft, yet it encapsulates everything I was trying to do in the story. It's one of my favourites for that reason.
The writing degree I studied when I decided to finally get serious about my writing was worth every cent. I'd been writing since I was a child, but as an adult, when I finally decided to take it seriously, I went back to study the craft in detail. Best move I ever made as a writer.
Also, paying for a house cleaner. I work full time, have two small kids, and write on top of that. Time is stretched. Getting a cleaner in means I get to write more and vacuum less, which is a total win as far as I'm concerned.
If you had to put your name on someone else's book/story, which would it be and why?
Jane Eyre. Charlotte Bronte is one of my all-time heroes and so many of the elements I often write about, I first encountered in Jane Eyre. Quiet but fierce women, brooding flawed men, gothic romance, haunted houses, mental illness, relationships that cross social boundaries, dark pasts with present consequences.
Alternatively, it'd be The Count of Monte Cristo, because I'd love to be the one who came up with that elaborately cunning plot and the divinely marvelous character that is Cristo/Dantes.
When did you decide to take writing seriously?
I've written fiction every day since I was old enough to hold a pen and form words. I wrote my first 'novel' at the age of 14. But I didn't start taking my writing seriously until I was well into my thirties – that's when I finally took a look at what I wanted to achieve and knew I couldn't keep putting it off. So I enrolled in a diploma of professional writing and editing, and started submitting work for publication. A couple of years later and I started actually having work accepted for publication, which is even better. Now I'm working on a novel (or twelve).
If you could choose a single superpower, what would it be and why?
Oh, I'd control time. Be able to stretch it or contract it as needed. Give myself more of it, to do more, write more words, get more stuff done. And maybe minimise the day-job office meetings to only a few minutes a piece.


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>>use the rt xml grabber and would like to continue doing so.
>>the new tuner to it.
>>2) Make a second rt-xml config that includes hd channels for dvb-t2.
>>on the dvb-t devices though.
> Last bit first - no you can't put them all in the same input group !
> SD recordings will get schedules on both the T and T2 inputs.
cause a record on HD and SD at the same time.
That's how I number all my tuners to keep them in the right place.


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Why Cambodia's Losing its Heritage Buildings
By Kate Springer | May 10th, 2016
Phnom Penh native Danith Vuth studied Architecture and Urbanism at the Royal University of Arts in Cambodia, and has since started to work as a volunteer tour guide, leading architecture tours to raise awareness about the many infrastructure, housing and heritage problems that face the city.
What are some surprising things that travelers don't realize about Phnom Penh?
Hmm…. I think most tourists really miss the real life, and the local history. A lot of people come and go — they take a photo of the Royal Palace and then go to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat, and that's the only thing they really know about our country. Sometimes they don't see the underbelly of what's happening, or realize there is a lot going on under the surface. For example, they might see the old colonial heritage buildings and not realize that a lot of them are being knocked down.
Tell me about the heritage buildings in Cambodia, and why you are working to preserve them?
These buildings are Cambodia's history. If we don't preserve them, then the young people and the next generation won't understand what happened here. Not only is it a part of our history but these old colonial buildings show a unique side of Cambodia. They show a side of the city that changes from year to year, and it's evidence that everything in the history books is true. Otherwise, you won't really know what happened in Phnom Penh during the French colonial time and before the Khmer Rouge.
What's the current situation with the heritage preservation?
Well that's hard to say in one word. If you look around at our neighbors, our situation is much worse. A lot of buildings are being destroyed now, every day — both from the France colonial days and the 1960s period. A lot of people from the younger generation has stepped up to try to protect the history and the buildings, though. It is hard but we try to save as much as we can.
What's your all-time favorite building in Phnom Penh?
Well, there are lots, haha. It's hard to choose. I guess I'd say the Olympic Stadium. Once you go there, you will never forget it. I love all the 1960s-style buildings and the French-colonial Chinese House. There are too many to count — the Institute Of Foreign Language is another one. Each of these buildings has its own unique style and characteristics. You will know them by first glance, and you feel superb every time you enter the building.
I think architecture can talk to you. It gives you a feeling of the building and tells you about its history without a word. Does this make me sound crazy, haha? But I think most architects will understand that feeling!
What could travelers do to help appreciate these buildings?
In my opinion, taking the time to visit more than just the Royal Palace and to share the information with the world. Getting to know Cambodian history and where these buildings come from. But honestly most people in Cambodia don't really understand architecture, or know much about it. Or maybe they simply forget the history. There are more and more young people getting interested though, so I think this will help with preservation.
What about the random address system? Seems to be no rhyme or reason…
Again, this goes back to no planning. During 1980-1993, it was first-come, first-served in the city. So if you returned to Phnom Penh after the Khmer Rouge you could pick a place to live and call it your own. That's why people made lots of makeshift homes in abandoned buildings and churches. It's a good location to live and most of them are from the province, plus the land price in Cambodia is crazily high.
What are some of the other issues facing the city's infrastructure?
Have you seen the crazy wires and cords hanging across the streets? It's very complicated. From what I understand, it started after the Khmer Rouge in 1979. There was no master planning for the city, and now I think it could be too late to rearrange it. It's actually really dangerous! Then of course there's plumbing, electricity, traffic jams, the education system. So many things. I hope in the future the city will improve in every aspect.
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The Troll Mountain Road is one of Norway's most Dramatic and most visited attractions.
The mountains Which encircle the Trollstigen Mountain Road, Which lies in the heart of Romsdal, Are enormous. Names like King (the King), Queen (the Queen) and Bishop (the Bishop) confirm Their majesty in this mountain world.
Stig Waterfall Waterfall gushes down the mountain side Towards the luscious Isterdalen Valley. In the middle of all this, the Troll Road Mountain Road winds its way up the mountain side, 852 meters above sea level.
By car: Take the car ferry from Geiranger Hellesylt two and simply follow the signs in the direction of Åndalsnes. The Troll Path is located A Few kilometers before you reach Åndalsnes. Alternate: Drive two beach, simply take the car ferry two Liabygda and follow the signs in the direction and Åndalsnes.
City bus (only from June-August): Take the ferry from Geiranger Hellesylt two and take the bus from there via two Åndalsnes Trollstigen.


The global IoT Security Market size is expected to reach a value of $29.2 billion by 2022, rising at a growth rate of 27.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
The era of the Internet of Things (IoT) is about connectivity, where digitally connected devices are taking over every aspect of human life, including homes, offices, cars and even bodies. With the advent of IPv6 and the extensive deployment of Wi-Fi networks, IoT is rapidly growing. The IoT security has paved path to new strategic alliances. A conglomeration of leading tech firms, founded the Internet of Things Security Foundation. The purpose of the foundation was to track devices that are vulnerable to flaws and offer security assistance to tech providers, system adopters and end users.
The different types of IOT highlighted in the report include network IOT Security, endpoint IOT Security, application IOT Security cloud security and others. Network Security is the dominant segment across all applications. The most promising growth is witness in Cloud security during the forecast period. Based on the Solution Type, the IoT Market is segmented into Identity & Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Encryption, Unified Threat Management, Data Loss Protection, Intrusion DetectionPrevention System, Distributed Denial of Service Protection, Network Forensics, Device Management and Others. Identity & Access Management dominated the solution market throughout the period.
The application segment of IOT covered in the report are Building and Home Automation, Customer Information Security, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Process Management, Patient Information Management, Communication Technology Management, Telematics, Energy and Utilities Management, Wearable and Others. The verticals discussed in the report include BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, Government, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunication & IT and Others. The report also covers geographical segmentation of IOT Security market.
Based on region, IoT Security market is segmented into North America (US, Canada, Mexico and Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Rest of Asia-Pacific) and Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America remained the dominant region in the global IoT Security market in 2015. LAMEA would witness highest CAGR during the forecast period (2016-2022). The report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the IoT Security market. Key companies profiled in the report include IBM Corporation, Symantec Corporation, HP Enterprise Company, FireEye, Inc., Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Check Point Software Technologies and Infineon Technologies AG.


Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Monday accused the Congress party of "politicising" the demise of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.
"The way they have come forward to stake claim to form the government in the state shows that they had been waiting for him to die. It is highly insensitive on their part to play politics even in such situations," said Sharma while talking to ANI.
Parrikar, a senior BJP leader died on March 17 evening after a prolonged battle against cancer at the age of 63.
"I was very close to him. He has done a lot not only for the state of Goa, but for India, too. He lived his life as an honest politician and served the nation till his last breath," he said.
Sharma also took a jibe at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, calling her boat yatra "a boat yatra for the votes."
Priyanka, Congress' newly appointed general secretary and in-charge for eastern Uttar Pradesh, has started her three-day long Ganga Yatra from Manaiya Ghat at Prayagraj on Monday.


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Excellent condition. Five out of six chairs were never used. Strong quarter sawn white oak with hidden mortise and joints, enhanced by the rich patina of Stickley "Centennial" finish. Fabric cushions are original height, with excellent (not squished down) and compliment a variety of room colors. Original Owner - Purchased in 2004.


The U-M study found that a 10-percent rise in oil prices increases the market value of U.S. oil and gas production companies by 9.9 percent — almost a one-for-one relationship. But executive compensation also follows a striking pattern: with a 10 percent rise in oil prices, executive compensation increases by 2 percent.
The study's authors say economic theory suggests that executives should be rewarded for the value they bring to a firm. Yet, there seems to be an unexplained element — what the researchers call "pay for luck."
"Crude oil prices are incredibly important for oil and gas firms, yet executives have no control over them," said Catherine Hausman, assistant professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. "Yet, we see that their compensation is closely tied to oil prices."
The United States is the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas. The energy companies in the study represent a half-trillion-dollar industry, and total compensation for CEOs and other executives amounted to nearly $1 billion per year since the early 1990s.
The researchers also found that compensation practices are closely tied with governance and that there was less "pay for luck" at better-governed companies.
"Governance especially matters for bonuses and cash incentives. These are the components which are discretionary and more likely to be manipulated," Hausman said. "So, when companies are less well-governed, it can be easier for executives to push through lucrative compensation packages."


Self Cure Remedy details of Eat figs for the care and relief of Hemorrhoids, including effectiveness and popularity scores of the remedy.
Figs prevent constipation, stimulate bowel movements and ensure a healthy digestion.
Soak 2 to 3 figs overnight in water. Take these figs early morning along with the water in which they are soaked. This treatment should be continued for 3 to 4 weeks.
The self cure remedy of Eat figs for the care and relief of Hemorrhoids has an effectiveness score of 2.0 and a popularity score of 12 on the self-cure system.


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