Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is one of the region's largest hotels. Sleek and contemporary in design, the lobby is spacious, capturing the essence of Denver, clearly indicating that this is a place where the Colorado Rockies meet the plains.
All 1,100 accommodations have received a fresh, new look with rich color palates reminding guests of the indigenous pine trees and Colorado landscapes. The contemporary elements seen throughout this modern hotel are carried into these guest rooms, with clean lines and sparkling, granite-touched baths. Soft, white linens piled atop the Hyatt Grand Bed deliver comfort. Efficient work stations make conducting business on the road comfortable and the LCD Smart 46 inch television found in every room completes the picture. Upgraded Wi-Fi with increased bandwidth adds speed to access, placing the convenience of the most up-to-date technology at the guest's fingertips.
Hyatt Regency Denver offers 60,600 square feet of versatile meeting and event space including two large ballrooms that can seat a total of up to 3400 people theater style. Guests also enjoy the signature 27th floor Peaks Lounge overlooking the Mile High City and nearby Rocky Mountains. Altitude Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, features an inviting open-kitchen and outdoor patio. In the lobby, guests find Strata Bar and the convenience of Perks Coffee and More which is open 24 hours a day. A 6,700 square foot health club that overlooks downtown Denver, complete with lap pool, outdoor sundeck and whirlpool, is further enhanced by Spa Universaire.
One of the region's largest hotels, the 4-diamond award-winning Hyatt Regency Denver is ideally located adjacent to Colorado Convention Center, one short block from the renowned 16th Street Mall and is in the midst of Denver's theatre and entertainment district.
The list of awards Hyatt Regency Denver has received shows a level of excellence, attention to detail and consistency. They include: Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence and Trip Advisor's Green Leader designation for environmentally sound practices. Meeting planner endorsements received in 2013 include: Meetings & Conventions Magazine Gold Key Award, Success Meetings Magazine Pinnacle Award, Smart Meetings Magazine Platinum Choice Award, Facilities & Destinations Magazine Prime Site Meeting Hotel Award, Smart Meetings Magazine Smart Stars Award Silver–Best Convention Center Hotel and CVent Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States.


Today's sports nutrition and dietary supplement market is absolutely flush with custom protein powders- and a for very good reason.
These products are effective, nutritious, easy to use, convenient- and they can be made to taste like fruit or chocolate milk. So what's not to love?The only problem for those of us in the industry is where can we find our niche in a market that is grossly overpopulated by thousands on thousands of different protein powders and shakes? Don't fret, because where there's a will there's a whey.
We're going to help you to learn how to make custom protein powder for shakes that are sure to hit the spot- because they're custom.
To produce the protein powder that we all know and love, milk is first put through cheese processing, and then the whey is siphoned off.
The whey protein isolate is then spray-dried to become what we call protein powder.
The whey isolate is then micro-filtered to make the whey isolate. After that, the whey is gathered up and pumped into the whey protein manufacturing section of the facility where the process is finalized.
You want to create a protein powder that stands out from the crowd, and sells like hotcakes- and while there are a number of steps that have got to be followed to pull that off, there is one thing that eludes so many up and comers- the ability to differentiate.
That's why we need to become an expert in making custom protein powder blends so that we can innovate, and turn on a dime when we need to churn out a different product.
Ask yourself if selling hemp protein powder or whey protein powder would be better for the demographic you are trying to sell to.
I know, it doesn't sound like a distinction that you really want to have to make- but it matters.
The fact is some types of protein are good at building muscle, and others are better for your overall health.
This is essentially because of the fact that our bodies are not well adapted to digesting whey protein. This is why 75% of people have lactose intolerance- that's an allergy to milk.
But whey protein is quickly absorbed and is good for building those wonderful muscle fibers that we all love so very much.
This means if you want to make a powder for the gym crowd, whey protein is what the doctor ordered.
But if you want to market your protein powder to the health food demographic, then you want to make your product using plant based protein.
Alright, now if you're into the idea of being able to create custom protein powder flavors on the fly- we're with you.
Generally consumers prefer protein shakes with vanilla powder or chocolate but these other options can give them more variety.
Next, try fruit! Either fresh or frozen fruit will do- and frozen can make for a nice way to cool off in the summer heat that will be heading our way in just a few weeks.
Or, if you're feeling nutty, add some nuts. They are full of nutrients including, you guessed it, protein! Nuts are also great for your digestive health, so don't be shy.
Probiotics, like yogurt, are a great way to control the consistency of your shake and add a range of interesting flavors.
And it's never a bad idea really because it's pretty hard to get too much probiotic- which is crucial to your overall health.
Sweeteners may be a no-no on a lot of lists, but not all of them are bad- and some of the best sweeteners are also the most flavorful.
Honey, for example, is full of complex carbs which are good for you and which your body loves as fuel.
Unpasteurized honey has probiotics as well.
Other excellent and healthy sweetening options are molasses, palm sugar, coconut sugar, and dates.
All of these options are great to make the protein powder for shakes taste better.
Just be sure to stay away from artificial sweeteners, they are very unhealthy, and addictive.
Running a custom protein shake bar is easy to do, and it's a great way to drum up some excitement in your shop.
You don't have to do it all the time. In fact, it's better for business if you keep it special, and use this little gimmick to draw attention to special events and deals.
Before too long you'll be an expert in turning out delicious and healthy protein shakes.
The best part is, by making all these specialty protein drinks for your clients and customers- there's a very good chance that you'll hit on a protein shake product idea that will fly off of the shelves!


Welcome to the Linacre web site, Linacre Methodist Mission is a Grade II Listed Building that has stood at the heart of this neighbourhood, known locally as Linacre, for over 100 years and has long been the hub for both community and social functions in this corner of Litherland, as well as offering God's love and the challenge of the Gospel to the local community.
As a church family and as followers of Jesus, we are called to love and worship God and to further our care for each other and to serve the community. We seek to raise awareness of world issues and actively work for peace and justice and the needs of the marginalised and vulnerable.
As a faith community our calling is to respond to the Gospel and demonstrate God's love in action, encouraging people to accept the challenge of living the Christian way of life. We would help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care and accepting each other's differences, be a good neighbour to people in need, challenging injustice in our community.


text:
Als gültige Publikation (valid publication) bezeichnet man in der Botanik eine bestimmte Form der Veröffentlichung eines wissenschaftlichen Namens, damit diese (und damit der wissenschaftliche Name) anerkannt wird. Die Gültigkeit bezieht sich nur auf die Form und den Namen, eine Aussage über den Inhalt der Veröffentlichung wird damit nicht getroffen.

An eine solche Veröffentlichung werden ganz bestimmte Bedingungen gestellt, die im Internationalen Code der Botanischen Nomenklatur (ICNafp) in den Artikeln 32-45 aufgezählt sind.

Nötig sind unter anderem:

 Eine Diagnose oder Beschreibung oder ein Hinweis auf eine solche (Bei deren Nichtvorhandensein handelt es sich um ein Nomen nudum, einen wissenschaftlich nicht anerkannten Namen).
 Seit dem 1. Januar 1935 muss die Diagnose oder Beschreibung in lateinischer Sprache abgefasst sein.
 Seit dem 1. Januar 1958 ist außerdem noch die Angabe des nomenklatorischen Typus erforderlich.

Das Datum einer gültigen Publikation ist für die Priorität maßgebend.

Die korrekte Orthographie eines Namens ist die bei der ersten gültigen Publikation gebrauchte (es sei denn, dass Druckfehler oder orthographische Irrtümer berichtigt werden). Als "orthographischer Irrtum", der zu korrigieren ist, wird die Verwendung der Endung -eranus statt -erianus bei Epitheta, die von Personennamen auf -er abgeleitet sind, angesehen; korrekt ist also: barkerianus, hookerianus, kramerianus, sanderianus, schillerianus, schroederianus, spicerianus, spindlerianus, walkerianus usw.

Taxonomie

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Bacon and mushrooms are a great combination and almost every burger joint serves up some version of this recipe. These monster burgers can be made at home for convenience!
In a large skillet, sauté the bacon till it is cooked. Set aside to drain.
In the same pain, add the beef, mushrooms, onions and sauté on low heat till cooked through.
Set aside to cool. When cool, shape into burger patties and chill again.
Prepare a grill or a pan and sauté the burgers till cooked through. Grill for 5 to ten minutes only.
Stuff the burgers into the prepared hoagies, add the cheese, spread the mixture, and toast before serving.


Tyler Seguin scored two goals in the final eight minutes, lifting Dallas over Minnesota.
With the game tied at 1, Mattias Janmark took the puck along the boards in the neutral zone and passed across the blue line to Seguin. His slap shot from the top of the right faceoff went under Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk and trickled into the net with 7:42 left.
Seguin added an empty-net goal, his 20th of the season, with 24 seconds to play. The Stars won their third in a row and stopped the Wild's three-game winning streak.
Ben Bishop finished with 21 saves for Dallas. Dubnyk had 29 saves.


text:
Сухая — река в Томской области России. Устье реки находится в 18 км по правому берегу от устья реки Малой Ушайки, в двух километрах к востоку от деревни Лязгино. Длина реки составляет 12 км.

Правый приток — река Чёрная.

Данные водного реестра
По данным государственного водного реестра России относится к Верхнеобскому бассейновому округу, водохозяйственный участок реки — Томь от города Кемерово и до устья, речной подбассейн реки — Томь. Речной бассейн реки — (Верхняя) Обь до впадения Иртыша.

Примечания

Бассейн Ушайки
Реки Томского района


I've put together a complete lesson on creating High Dynamic Range panoramic photos. This video tutorial walks you through a few different tools to try out.
Check out Photofocus for more photo news and inspiration.


We're still carrying just about the entire catalog from the superb Canadian singer-songwriter Shari Ulrich & most of her related CD's & LP's. We've finally got her most recent 2014 cd Everywhere I Go, which I really like; & we have restocked on both of The Hometown Band cd's. And best of all, all 3 are autographed!
We also have restocked on the 1st 2 Pied Pumkin Vinyl Record Albums; though due to the high cost of postage from Canada to the USA, Shari will be directly fulfilling orders placed through us for those 2 items.
Everything else is the usual $4.00 1st pound & $1 each additional pound within the USA.
Pied Pumkin/Pear - Featuring Shari Ulrich on violin & vocals, Rick Scott on dulcimer, vocals & much of the song writing & Joe Mock on guitar, vocals & song writing, The Pumpkin would have been right at home in 1960's San Francisco. Instead, they came at the the tail end of the Canadian progressive folk movement that also brought artists like Ian Tamblyn, Bruce Cockburn & David Wiffen. They combined a bit of the San Francisco hippy ethic & The UK silly folk ethic (Fairport Convention & friends) with some great song writing & playing (Shari is pretty much a virtuoso on violin), & a wonderful sense of humor. Throw in some tremendous harmonies and finally, add to that Rick's unique musical persona which could perhaps be described as being a bit similar to the Tubes Fee Waybill without Fee's dark side. What I can tell you is all 4 of their albums (especially the first 2 with Shari) were on my stereo constantly in the late 70's - mid 80's. If you're into well played, touching acoustic music with an innocence & great sense of humor, these all come highly recommended. We are currently offering all 4 Pied Pumpkin / Pied Pear albums; & Shari's first & third solo album. None of these have ever been on cd.
*** Shari Ulrich - Talk Around Town - New LP - Shari's third solo album from 1982 has never been released on cd. This is brand new, & still in shrink wrap. Please note, our current batch is NOT autographed.
This is a monthly list with our new & sale items, and an occasional complete inventory or sale listing.
We do not share our customer information with anyone, under any circumstances, for any reason!


Now that this is finally public knowledge, I can share: my trainer is moving her program to my new barn!
My move happened first, but she got the idea shortly thereafter. She's always wanted to be in this area, and my new BO's have always wanted to see their gorgeous basically private facility used to its fullest potential. It seems to be a match made in heaven.
With that will come changes. New arena footing, additional stalls being built, my board (sadly) going right back up to where it was. My wallet really enjoyed my three month reprieve though, ha.
You may have noticed I haven't written about lessons much this summer. I haven't had a ton of them, what with all the work she's been doing getting ready to move facilities and houses (not easy, as it turns out). I genuinely feel like the break has been good for both of us, which is a story for another post.
So there you go. Now my pony and my trainer will be eight minutes from my house. Or as my husband says, "You are the luckiest person I know, you know that?"
Oh my goodness - this is fantastic!
That's so amazing! And even though board is going back up, at least you are still saving gas and wear and tear on your car 😋😎 fantastic!
that's awesome! is this your event trainer or dressage trainer?
Eventing. I would sell a kidney to have my Dressage trainer closer, but she's very settled where she is.
moving farms is NO small task! Congrats, it looks like a great place for you both.
Awesome news. And you still save on fuel and time driving - so that's good!
That is so great! At least you are still saving money in gas :) if not in board.
Oh my goodness that is so fantastic!!!


text:
The fire brings dangerous winds to Athens
Keith Wise August 7, 2021 3 min read
Great fires are spreading in Greece and Turkey. Ashes fall in the Athens metropolis, with firefighters urging residents not to leave their homes.
In Greece, wildfires spread for the fifth day in a row. On Saturday the fire spread throughout the suburbs of Athens. Overnight, strong winds engulfed the city of Trachomacdones, where several houses were burned. Thousands of people have escaped the blaze on Mount Bernita on the outskirts of Athens since Thursday. Hundreds of people were evacuated by boat from the island of Evia east of the capital. Initially there was no information about the victims.
City of millions Athens The fire brings dangerous winds. Due to the heavy smoke, the stench spreads throughout the city and the ash continues to fall for a third day. "Do not leave the house with all windows closed," officials called on residents. A fire broke out overnight in the northern part of the Greek capital. "If we can't control the fire today, we will have a big problem," the lieutenant governor in charge of civil defense told state television on Saturday morning that Vasilis Kokalis was a large Athenian.
Smoke and ash north of Athens: Thousands already had to flee their homes. (Source: Petros Kardgias / AB / DPA)
Suspects of arson were arrested
As the night and early morning winds subside, the fire brigade has a "window of time" to contain the fire in northern Athens. Meanwhile, the suspects in the Cocalis fire confirmed that three people had been arrested.
Greece has been plagued by massive heat waves for more than 30 years. Temperatures hovered above 40 degrees Celsius throughout the week. Numerous wildfires have erupted across the country – more than 400 in the last 24 hours. The worst fire was in northern Athens, on the island of Evia and on the Peloponnese peninsula. Tens of thousands of hectares of forest, numerous homes and businesses have already been destroyed. One person was killed on Friday near Athens.
See also After colliding with a truck: 240 passengers derailed in the United States - three killed
A farmer brings cattle to safety near Athens. Wildfires are still spreading in Greece and Turkey. (Source: Giorgos Out Topis / Reuters)
More than 700 firefighters were on duty. Not only did they fight the fire, but they also struggled with high heat and wind, which ignited the flames. The Greek fire brigade received support from Cyprus, France and Israel.
16 Israeli and 100 Ukrainian firefighters and 82 rescue personnel and two firefighters were reported from France. 40 firefighters and two airmen are coming from Cyprus. Switzerland sent three fire helicopters, Sweden with two firefighters, as well as 112 firefighters and 23 vehicles in Romania.
So far, no help has been sought from Germany
Germany has not yet sent any aid to the damaged area – but is currently testing whether a federal government can send fire services to Greece. Greece, Albania, Italy, northern Macedonia and Turkey have all called for EU support since the fire broke out, according to the Union Interior Ministry. The federal government was also asked for help directly. However, a ministry spokesman said Friday that most of the questions were about non-existent fire-fighting aircraft from Germany.
In Turkey the whole village was burned
There have been numerous wildfires in Turkey and Sicily. So far tens of thousands of people have had to be brought to safety in southwestern Turkey. Coastal areas, especially in the south and west, have been badly affected for several days and the fire continues to threaten many places. In the western Turkish city of Mughal, people have been evacuated to safety since Friday evening, according to local officials in the Kyrgyz district, where emergency services are not retiring. Again, firefighters must protect a power station from fires and remove flammable materials, state news agency Anatolia reported.
See also After Mass Panic at the Pilgrimage: Sadness and Anger in Israel
The situation in Andalia, south of Turkey, is now calm. However, the fire there wreaked havoc. The whole village was burnt to ashes. The Disaster Management Authority set up Afat containers as emergency camps. At the same time, anger at the government is growing. Since the fire started last week, criticism of their crisis management has been raised again and again.
Previous Military maneuvers on the border with Afghanistan: Preparing for an emergency
Next The heat wave in Europe is heading west: the next holiday destination is now threatened by more than 40 degrees

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


The purpose of the Media Program is to strengthen independent media and to develop the local production capacity in Moldova in the interest of plurality of views, editorial independence, and the development of good quality local creative and informational content.
The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program gives small grants primarily to local NGOs engaged in building social and political foundations of democracy, democratic resolution of problems, and institutionalization of open, pluralistic political processes.
The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation helps eligible countries around the world preserve cultural heritage such as the restoration of historic buildings, assessment and conservation of museum collections, archaeological site preservation, documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques, improved storage conditions for archives and manuscripts, and documentation of indigenous languages.
The goal of the program is to support alumni of U.S. government exchange programs by providing them small grants for projects.
The purpose of the Speakers Program is to conduct short-term training or consulting initiatives using American experts in the fields that support the U.S. Embassy's mission goals.
The goal of the program is to promote language learning and support the teaching of English in support of Mission strategic priorities in Moldova.


text:
CBS C.E.O. Les Moonves to Be Investigated Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Shari Redstone
"The Nuclear Option": With CBS Going to Court, Shari Redstone's "Kabuki Theater" Falls Apart
William D. Cohan
After Les Moonves's Downfall, CBS Investors Fear the Reign of Shari
If Moonves goes, as seems likely, it will be just a matter of time before Shari tries to merge CBS and Viacom for a third time. And that's what CBS investors fear most.
Les Moonves in New York City.By Krista Schlueter/The New York Times/Redux.
Hours before Ronan Farrow published his bombshell about Leslie Moonves in the The New Yorker, the stock market had already reached a verdict about the fate of the longtime CBS chairman and C.E.O. After The Hollywood Reporter released a story on Friday afternoon foreshadowing the piece, CBS's stock fell as much as 7 percent, costing shareholders around $1.4 billion in value. The stock recovered a bit on Friday before falling another 4 percent or so on Monday morning. As one longtime CBS loyalist told me, the market was rapidly calculating Moonves's value to the company in real time, presupposing the conclusion of his titanic 12-year run.
I respectfully disagree with this proposition. As Charles de Gaulle observed correctly, "The cemeteries of the world are full of indispensable men." Yes, the absence of Moonves may be a factor in some investors' minds for the rout. But the bigger concern, as it has been for two years, is that Moonves was the final defense against Shari Redstone's irrepressible plan to recombine CBS and Viacom, against the stated wishes of her nonagenarian father. Only six years after Viacom bought CBS for around $35 billion, in 2000, Sumner Redstone realized that the long hoped-for synergies between the two companies—broadcast television and a once powerful cable network—had failed to materialize and that both companies would be better off on their own. But Shari has been trying to engineer a merger ever since she assumed Sumner's position as the controlling shareholder in both companies in 2015. Without Moonves as her counterweight, Shari will much more easily be able to swat away the CBS directors who have been steadfastly loyal to Moonves and, as a result, have long opposed the re-unification with Viacom. In other words, investors aren't calculating Moonves's value; they are figuring out the burdens of life under Shari and a recombined CBS and Viacom.
CBS shareholders have had a great ride under Moonves. The company's stock has as much as tripled since he took the helm of the independent public company in 2006. The fate of Viacom, meanwhile, has been much different: its stock has tread water since it returned to independence, down around 30 percent. Viewership at its cable channels, such as Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, has been falling steadily for years. There has also been considerable management turmoil at Viacom, with the exits of longtime executives Philippe Dauman, Tom Dooley, and Carl Folta, among others. The company is in the hands of Shari's handpicked C.E.O. Bob Bakish. Now, things may get a little hairy. Shari has tried twice in the past few years to force a re-merger between CBS and Viacom and both times her efforts have failed, in large part because the CBS shareholders voted with their feet, so to speak, by selling their stock in the face of the proposed merger. A year ago, after Shari's second effort to merge the companies began in earnest, CBS stock was trading at around $70 per share. As Shari kept pushing for the merger, the CBS stock fell into the high $40s. It had returned to nearly $60 a share by mid-July after it was clear to the market—thanks to dueling lawsuits in the Delaware Chancery between CBS and the Redstone's holding company—that there would be no merger this time either.
On Monday, the CBS board of directors decided to keep Moonves in place, for now, as it selects an outside law firm to conduct an independent investigation into his alleged behavior. But if Moonves ultimately goes, as seems likely, it will presumably be just a matter of time before Shari tries to merge CBS and Viacom once more. And that's what CBS investors fear most. True, Shari would have some purging to do at CBS before she gets her way. She would have to make it clear to Joe Ianniello, Moonves's likely successor, that there is a new sheriff in town. That shouldn't be hard to do, especially if Shari makes clear that, if he doesn't play ball with her, Bakish will be his successor once the two companies are merged. (That may happen anyway.) She will also likely want to continue her ongoing efforts to stack the 14-member CBS board with her loyalists. In addition to her own vote, she has others locked up: Rob Klieger, one of her family's attorneys, and David Andelman, a Boston attorney who has long been loyal to Sumner. She is in the process of trying to remove Chad Gifford, a respected Wall Street banker, whom she has accused of bullying "intimidating and bullying" behavior. He has long opposed her initiatives to merge Viacom and CBS. If her court filings are any indication, she doesn't like him. And she is determined to get him off the CBS board, and will probably succeed in doing so. Shari will soon have another ally on the CBS board—Dick Parsons, the former C.E.O. of AOL Time Warner—when the CBS annual meeting is reconvened, after a litigation-related postponement, in August, and another opponent, Arnold Kopelson, presumably leaves the board.
Shari also must resolve the pending litigation between CBS and her holding company. A trial is scheduled for October before Judge Andre Bouchard, where CBS will try to win his approval to issue enough new stock dividends to dilute Shari's near-80 percent voting stake in CBS down to a still formidable 17 percent. The Redstones, understandably, are trying to block that maneuver. While both sides have the best Wall Street attorneys money can buy, and are certain of the correctness of their legal arguments, the market has long decided that the fight is really one between Moonves and Shari, who, although once allies in their dislike of Dauman, now detest each other. With Moonves gone, there will be less impetus for the blood feud to continue. Look for Ianniello and the CBS board to find a way to settle with Shari, with her getting the better part of that outcome.
With a CBS-Viacom merger back on track, Shari will be in a position to achieve her ultimate goal: to find a tax-efficient way to sell the merged companies to another large corporate entity in the vein of the recently completed AT&T-Time Warner merger. Perhaps the likes of Verizon, or Amazon, or Apple, or maybe even a deflated Facebook might be interested. But perhaps not. It's quite possible that Viacom will drag CBS down to its level and the combined business will flounder, and find no corporate takers in the market. Rather than wait around and see whether that happens or not, the smart money at CBS is heading for the exits.
That Shari now has the best chance to not only be her father's successor but to openly defy his wishes—while he is still alive, no less—is the ultimate irony, as she herself must realize. You can take your pick of the e-mails she has sent her children over the years. In a September 2014 e-mail to her son Tyler, Shari wrote about why she rejected her father's $1 billion offer to buy her out of the family's holding company: "Why would I ever give [Sumner] his dying wish of peace when he never gave me any peace during my whole life." In October 2014, she wrote her daughter, after she had called her grandfather, "I can't believe you keep calling him when he could not make it any clearer that all of us could drop dead and it would be the happiest day of his life." That same day, to all of her children, Shari wrote, "It could be [sic] not be more clear that the only people in the entire world who your grandfather doesn't care about, and [in] fact is willing to hurt, damage, and destroy are the four of us." Sumner himself appears to have perceived the morbid endgame. In July 2015, after Shari saw her father in Los Angeles, she again wrote Tyler, "your grandfather says I will be chair over his dead body."


CA Technologies announced its acquisition of software composition analysis specialists SourceClear early this week with aims to incorporate SourceClear's SaaS-based SCA tool and proprietary vulnerability database with their Veracode cloud platform.
According Sam King, open-source libraries are becoming extremely important because of its ability to save time, reduces inefficiency, and increase developer productivity, but these libraries come with risks. King revealed that 88 percent of Java applications recently analyzed by CA had at least one component-based vulnerability. "With the acquisition of SourceClear, we're taking a great step forward in bringing that same combination of security, productivity and efficiency to the way developers use and test open source libraries, so that our customers can use open source libraries to accelerate software development without adding unmanaged risk," King wrote in a blog post.
King says the SourceClear's SCA solution can not only inform the user about vulnerable components, but also whether that component is being utilized in the application, reducing false positives related to unused components in an open-source library which may be insecure, but inconsequential to a project.
According to projections by SourceClear, there will be nearly a half-billion open-source libraries available to developers within a decade, and the company has aimed to future-proof their utility.
Ian C. Schafer is a multimedia reporter and undeniable nerd living and working in New York City and on Long Island.


text:
Sentinel Occupational Safety
Earlier this year, the All Hazards Training Center determined that one of our future obligations to our clients, and our Alums, as well as to other EHS audiences around the country, is to provide information on new approaches and solutions to old, and/or existing issues, problems, and concerns. By helping to keep key players informed of new options, and new approaches, our goal is to add to the overall ability to keep people safe and preserve and protect the environment.
In that light, we want to feature two companies in this Newsletter that have developed new and improved approaches to existing EHS Issues and Concerns. The First is Sentinel Occupational Safety, located in Dayton, OH.
Sentinel Occupational Safety is a health & safety technology company that has recently pioneered a workforce safety monitoring system known as SafeGuard, which was built in collaboration with Aptima, the US Air Force, US Navy, Lockheed Martin, and NextFlex. SafeGuard™ provides an intelligent guardian through its Safety as a Service™ offering to organizations that require workers to operate in dangerous occupational settings. SafeGuard leverages this problem by using the latest wearable sensors and AI technology to keep workers safe, compliance high, and costs down. Sentinel's mission is to save and improve lives by predicting future risks. SafeGuard accomplishes this mission through personalized and predictive health and safety analysis. Sentinel has been working with the US Air Force and Navy to reduce safety incidents and increase productivity by 40% in their confined spaces operations. Applications of SafeGuard include lone worker monitoring, confined space operations, team situational awareness augmentation, gas detection, incident prevention, emergency response and evacuation, real-time communication and location monitoring, heat stress and overexertion detection, and contact tracing and COVID monitoring."
For more information, see Sentinel's Website at https://www.sentinelofsafety.com/
Stratasite


Fairs and conferences are excellent opportunities for personal contact. Therefor you can find our engineers often on such events. If you are there as well you are heartly invited to drop in to our stand. For a coffee, a technical discussion or for direct feed back from you what you like in our software and what you don't.
If you have a specific question in mind when you plan to meet us, we recommend to contact us in advance, so that we can reserve some time for you and make sure that someone is there for you when you come.
The international VDI congress Dritev – Transmissions in Vehicles in Bonn and the accompanying exhibition will become once again the central marketplace of the industry. With over than 1400 participants from more than 17 countries, national and international companies will present their innovative solutions in the field of transmissions and transmissions components.
The participants will receive a compact overview of the most important providers in the development, simulation and production of transmissions components.
EMO Hannover – the world's premier trade for the metalworking industry – is a key for innovations and an essential driver of global production technology. With more than 130.000 visitors and 2.200 exhibitors from all around the world, it serves as a networking hub.
EMO Hannover is the key point of reference for desicion-makers in the production technology sector.
Visit us and let us share knowledge with you!
The 8th International Conference on Gears 2019 will be held in Garching, Germany, at the Technical University of Munich's Gear Research Centre (FZG). The conference brings together over 600 leading experts fom the international gear and transmission industry and is supported by national and international associations.
Participating the conference gives you the opportunity to take part in this leading international forum and learn about tha latest developments and rersearch results in the powertrain industry and academia.
We have a strong presence there with four papers, covering different fields of gears. Comparison of strenth rating of plastic gears, in vision of building a new international standard, layout of profile modifications for symmetric and asymetric plastic gears, derivation of tooth stiffness of asymetric gears of loaded tooth contact analysis.
We will be there and are looking forward to your visit!
The Motion + Power Technology Expo, formerly Gear Expo, is a unique trade show and conference that brings together 4.000 professionals from all over the world.
It connects top manufacturers, buyers and experts in the mechanical, electrical and fluid power industries. The latest technology, products and services are presented. Our holding company, the Gleason Corporation, will also be attending this year and we look forward to accompanying them.
The International CTI Symposium and its flanking specialist exhibition "Transmission Expo" is THE international industry event in Europe for people seeking latest information on developments in automotive transmissions and drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
The combination of Symposium and Expo provides a professional platform with unique networking opportunities extending beyond single sectors: There you meet experts from Europe, America and Asia.


Facebook's latest mishap — a programming bug in Facebook website accidentally gave 1,500 third-party apps access to the unposted Facebook photos of as many as 6.8 million users.
Facebook today quietly announced that it discovered a new API bug in its photo-sharing system that let 876 developers access users' private photos which they never shared on their timeline, including images uploaded to Marketplace or Facebook Stories.
"When someone gives permission for an app to access their photos on Facebook, we usually only grant the app access to photos people share on their timeline. In this case, the bug potentially gave developers access to other photos, such as those shared on Marketplace or Facebook Stories," Facebook said.
What's worse? The bug even exposed photos that people uploaded to Facebook but chose not to post or didn't finish posting it for some reason.
The flaw left users' private data exposed for 12 days, between September 13th and September 25th, until Facebook discovered and fixed the security blunder on the 25th September.
"Currently, we believe this may have affected up to 6.8 million users and up to 1,500 apps built by 876 developers. The only apps affected by this bug were ones that Facebook approved to access the photos API and that individuals had authorized to access their photos," Facebook said.
Facebook also says the social media network will soon be rolling out "tools for app developers that will allow them to determine which people using their app might be impacted by this bug."
Facebook also assures its users that the company will be working with app developers to delete copies of photos that they were not supposed to access.


text:
No Vernon budget changes forecast
Going through the fine details doesn't mean Vernonites should expect to pay less in taxes
Richard Rolke
Going through the fine details doesn't mean Vernonites should expect to pay less in taxes.
Council spentWednesday and Thursday going through divisional reports as part of the proposed 2014 city budget.
"All departments have been fiscally responsible and they have followed council's strategic plan," said Mayor Rob Sawatzky.
"I don't see any significant change taking place."
The budget calls for a 3.7 per cent tax increase — 1.8 per cent for operations and 1.9 per cent for infrastructure.
Staffing levels are being reduced and some departments have been reorganized.
"We are protecting the level of services enjoyed by our ratepayers," sad Will Pearce, chief administrative officer.
"Administration is pushing to increase efficiencies."
The budget calls for $1 million annually in road surfacing and $800,000 being invested in recreation facilities.
"Vernon is not Montreal or Toronto where roads and bridges have deteriorated. We are protecting infrastructure," said Pearce.
As part of transparency, Pearce points out that shifting regional functions, such as parks, to the city will show up on tax notices.
"Vernon tax rates will likely increase 17 to 19 per cent but the regional district requisition will decrease 15 to 17 per cent. Overall for all services, we are effectively balancing out," he said.
All departments have been asked to fall within a 1.8 per cent increase to their internal budget. That has proven challenging for the RCMP.
"For 2014, the RCMP treasury board salary increase is two per cent. We had to find the difference between the 1.8 and two per cent through cost savings," said Supt. Reg Burgess, the officer in charge of the local RCMP detachment.
"I am confident we can do so without a reduction in crime."
It's expected about $191,000 will be saved through restructuring recreation services, but officials say there will be increased maintenance at facilities like Kal Tire Place and the Vernon Recreation Complex.
"We are always trying to keep on top of things. We are reallocating resources," said Doug Ross, recreation services manager.
Members of council will receive public input on the proposed 2014 budget one last time today at 11 a.m. at city hall.
Vernon Morning Star
2013: year in review
Unemployment highest in Abbotsford-Mission


text:
Cogges Link Road inquiry: day 6
October 6th, 2011 by Kate Griffin Leave a reply »
This took place on Friday 30th September.
Town councillor Duncan Enright, non-statutory objector, spoke against the road but we missed it because of confusion over the starting time. The cross-examination of Alastair Elder, flood expert for the county, then resumed. There was much discussion about weirs, though no formal plans for a weir have yet been drawn up.
Mr Beglan, one of the lawyers for the anti-road side, raised concerns over the existing flooding model, since the 2007 floods proved this to be unrealistic about how much water stays within the riverbanks. Other points raised by Mr Beglan:
Environment Agency guidance on building on floodplain advises a "cautious" approach.
Third-party impacts of the CLR flood risk include damage to commercial premises, e.g. Two Rivers Industrial Estate.
Increased flood risk is only justified under the "exception test" if the sustainability benefits of the development outweigh it.
David Condon, non-statutory objector, then questioned Mr Elder. He asked Mr Elder to acknowledge that it could be disastrous for Witney if his flooding model proves not to work in reality, and Mr Elder acknowledged this.
Mr Condon then asked why it was so difficult to design a more reliable model, using 2007 data. Mr Elder explained that flood storage modelling is an iterative process and running the different models takes time.
Wyn Devonald, non-statutory objector, asked "Don't you have a duty of care to protect our homes and businesses by using the latest software [i.e. the 2D modelling software developed in late 2010]?" Mr Elder replied that 2D modelling had been used for the parts right by the Cogges Link Road but was not considered necessary elsewhere. The software had not been invented when the modelling process began.
Mr Elder also stated that high ground on the proposed link road site is intended to act as an embankment to protect the industrial estate from flooding.
The inquiry was adjourned until 10am on Tuesday 4th October.
Edited to add some details of Mr Enright's statement, emailed to us after the fact by someone who was there. Mr Enright's main points:
93% of people whose doors were knocked during a survey objected to the CLR.
Even people in Bridge Street, who are supposed to welcome the new road, are displaying posters against it.
People use the farm bridge to access the A40 west, indicating a need for western A40 access. The Cogges Link Road does not provide this. There is not a great deal of value in dumping people at the Sainsburys roundabout.
The designers seem to be trying to make people fit in with their model rather than looking at the journeys people actually make.
The proposed replacement playground is surrounded by roads the children would have to cross.
He believes he was elected in preference to a Conservative because of his opposition to the CLR.
Also edited to correct the spelling of Mr Beglan's name.
Previous Entry: Cogges Link Road inquiry: day 5
Next Entry: TGiF – Sheffield Cycle Chic (Best Of)
Posted in Transport
Tags: CLR
Previous Entry Cogges Link Road inquiry: day 5
Next Entry TGiF – Sheffield Cycle Chic (Best Of)


Several people have sent me messages wondering how they might get the word out about my upcoming trip to Ethiopia. So, I thought I'd just make another post that people could link to.
If you're interested in the trip, basically what I'll be doing is teaching ministers and lay leaders at an accredited theological college / seminary for 1 month, teaching believers and lay persons at a local church for 1 week, and working with HIV victims, especially children, serving in some of the poorest areas of the world and supporting some of the local missionaries there. I expect the trip to be emotionally draining but spiritual edifying. I know great things are in store even though I am a bit nervous to be away from my wife and kids for that amount of time. Anyway, if you want to know more, you can contact me via the form below. If you want to give, you can click the donate button below too. Thanks so much.


We've all watched the commercials, and you know what I mean; the ones that get you right in the feels. They tell us a story with the intention of stirring up emotions that we will in turn hopefully act on. I'm sure you could name a few right off the top of your head. I bet the ASPCA spot where they play the Sarah McLachlan song, "Arms of an Angel", is one of the first that come to mind. Many of this year's Super Bowl commercials were heavy on story telling as well.
Today is the first Friday the 13th of 2017, the other being in October. While those suffering from triskaidekaphobia may have decided not to do business today, we have decided to share some of our favorite volunteering and nonprofit superstitions (or myths) and the truth behind them.
How to Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day!
Author Lea SteadmanPosted on December 21, 2016 December 21, 2016 Categories charitable organizations, CharityTags ugly sweater dayLeave a comment on How to Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day!
Who remembers their parents making them wear an ugly sweater for family photos? I know I do! I never would've thought that this long forgotten memory would become a trend. With the increasing popularity of Ugly Sweater parties, companies have started mass-producing ugly sweaters for those of us who do not feel crafty enough to make our own. This trend has recently gotten so popular, that there is a National Ugly Sweater Day… which happens to be today, December 16, 2016. So put on your ugly sweater and let us tell you how being cozy can support charity!


Stress At Work Solicitors Find out if you can make a No Win No Fee claim?
Admitting that you are suffering from stress in the workplace can be difficult and telling your employer can be tricky. Whether you are senior management or a valued member of a team it is easy to be concerned about the negative impact that admitting you are not coping with work related stress issues might have on your career. Whilst it is a legal requirement that companies should make every reasonable adjustment necessary to accommodate any employee who is struggling with depression there are any employers who do not appear to have adequate support in place. Your employer is legally required to carry out risk assessments and make sure that the risk of stress related illness or injury is at a minimum.
What is a stress at work solicitor?
Can my stress at work injury solicitor file my compensation claim against my employer?
After I start my claim with my accident at work solicitor what would I then need to do?
How long do you have to claim for stress at work?
Can I get free advice from a stress at work solicitor?
What are the benefits from using a specialist stress at work solicitor compared to a non-specialist solicitor?
The most common types of claims that our stress at work solicitors regularly work on.
How much compensation will I get for my stress at work compensation claim?
Why choose us as your claims service for a stress claim?
Stress at work is more common than you might think, with 488,000 cases of depression or anxiety in the workplace recorded by the Labour Force Survey in 2015/16. Whether you have suffered a work-related stress illness or injury it is important that you are fully aware of your rights. If you have suffered from stress in the workplace or had a workplace accident as a result of stress then you may be entitled to seek compensation for your injuries.
It can seem daunting to make a claim against your employer, but regardless of your occupation and the industry that you work in, it is important to remember that not only will making a claim compensate you for any loss of income or any expenses incurred it could also help to put measures in place in your workplace to make sure that the same thing does not happen to someone else, and that your employer has a chance to put things right.
Unfortunately, knowing this does not make pursuing a claim any easier which is why it is a good idea to seek the help of an experienced stress at work solicitor who has a wide range of experience dealing with work related stress claims employment tribunal cases.
A stress at work solicitor is a legally trained professional who has many years of experience dealing with stress in the workplace related compensation claims. Becoming a solicitor takes years of training; those individuals who are looking to become a solicitor much undertake training that lasts for three or more years if they have a law degree, if they have a non-law degree then their training will take over four years. Anyone who wants to be a solicitor who has not graduated from university will be required to train for at least six years. Finally, once all this training is complete a solicitor is expected to make an application to be listed on the Solicitors Regulation Authority Register (SRA).
Once a solicitor is qualified it is normally the case that most choose a particular area of the law to specialise in. The field of personal injury law is a complex one which provides an excellent career path for those who want to work to do good for others. Every case that a solicitor undertakes within their chosen area of the law will give them valuable experience and the more experienced stress at work solicitors will have worked on a wide variety of different types of cases in order to ensure that they have a broad base of knowledge to draw on for future cases.
Stress at work related claims fall under the spectrum of personal injury law, but have their own unique intricacies. This type of claim can be complex; employer's liability and health and safety law as well as personal injury can all form part of a claim that can be made against an employer. For this reason, it is vital that you choose an experienced employment stress solicitor because this will give you the greatest chance at a positive outcome from your claim.
One of the most common questions we get asked is can I sue my employer for stress in the UK? And the simple answer is yes you can, your stress at work solicitors will be able to file a claim against your employer provided they feel that you have a legitimate claim for compensation. Before the claims process can begin, your solicitor will need to ask you a few questions about your stress at work and if you have suffered an injury as a result of this stress, details about that as well. This will be done as part of a No Win No Fee consultation. We do not want you to be out of pocket if your claim for compensation is not upheld which is why we are happy to work on a No Win No Fee basis.
Once you have had a free no-obligation consultation with our team of solicitors for stress at work claims and signed a No Win No Fee agreement we will be able to start processing your compensation claim. We will ensure that all the hard work involved with processing your claim is taken care of, there should be very little work involved on your part. However, for many claims clients are requested to attend an independent medical, this is so that the medical evidence needed to support you claim can be collected together. If you are not able to travel very far for you medical then we will endeavour to help you find a medical centre that is local so that you are not put under any extra stress by having to travel too far to attend your appointment.
During your medical your injuries, if any, and symptoms will be written down in detail. You will also be asked questions about your medical history and also about how you are feeling at the time of the appointment. These details will then be put into a professional report that will be used to help your case.
If you have any more questions regarding this process or have any concerns about the location for your medical then please contact us and we can talk you through things, our team are always available to take your call and discuss your queries in complete confidentiality.
There is usually a time limit of 3 years in the UK from the date of the incident in which you are able to submit your claim for compensation. However, there are exceptions, if after this time limit you discover that any injuries or symptoms you have are related to your stress at work incident then there is a possibility that you might still be able to take action.
The best advice is to act promptly if you believe that you might have a valid claim for compensation. WE would never pressure you into making a claim, however we would hate for your claim not to be heard and acted on if it wasn't made within the relevant timeframe.
We offer a no-obligation consultation to potential clients, to take advantage of this consultation simply contact a member of our team.
We will discuss the details of your case with you, and if you are not happy with our advice you will be under no obligation to take your claim any further with us. However, we would strongly urge you to consider our professional advice carefully, we have many years of experience of dealing with compensation claim cases just like yours. Our specialised solicitors have undergone many years of training in order to be able to offer you the best advice.
When it comes to choosing a solicitor to assist with your claim it is important to take into consideration the training and level of experience they have for your type of claim. An experienced stress at work solicitor will be able to take your claim forward with years of valuable experience behind them. The law can be a very complex thing, no two cases will be exactly the same, but all of those experiences that come from having worked on many cases will provide valuable knowledge. This is knowledge that a solicitor who takes on relatively few stress at work claims, whilst working in other areas of the law, may not have.
Specialised stress at work lawyers will understand that you might be reluctant to put in a claim against your employer; this is something they will almost certainly have seen before during their career. Nobody wants to make their day to day work life harder and more stressful, however your solicitor will be able to talk you through the laws that are in place and should protect you from being treated differently in the workplace as a result of pursuing a claim. They will be able to explain fully where the money to pay the compensation for your claim will come from. Hopefully all of this will put your mind at rest whilst your claim is being processed and help to makes sure that the situation in your workplace is not affected.
If you would like more information on the level of training and experience that is required for a stress at work solicitor in order for them to be able to specialise in this field of the law, or if you would like free advice from one of our experienced solicitors then please contact a member of our team who will be happy to help you.
Too much work: If your workplace is understaffed or overworked then it is all too easy for the work to pile up which can result in an unachievable workload. No matter how hard you work it never seems to reduce, this can leave you feeling incredibly stressed and the longer it goes on for the worse the stress can become. If everyone else in the workplace has too much work to do it can be hard to say something, and alert management to the situation.
Unrealistic deadlines: Different workplace situations affect people in different ways and whilst unrealistic deadlines might not phase some employees there are others who will do whatever it takes to try and meet those deadlines, often to the detriment of their own health. The more a pattern presents itself the harder it can be to get away from it.
Working more hours than contracted: Overtime once in a while shouldn't really present a problem to most people, it's just something that you do in order to get a job done. But over time continually working more hours than your contact states can be stressful, it can affect your quality of life and make you tired, and this tiredness combined with the stress of the extra hours could potentially lead to an accident in the workplace.
Harassment in the workplace: Whether you are being harassed by the boss or another colleague, this unacceptable situation can soon begin to have a huge impact on your health, you might find it increasingly difficult to go to work in the morning, the quality of your work might suffer and you could feel incredibly alone and vulnerable which could easily turn to stress or even depression.
If the cause of your stress in the workplace is one of these listed above, or something different then contact us and we will be able to talk you through the details of your case and see if you have a possible claim for compensation for work related stress and depression.
Compensation is awarded on a case by case basic so we are not able to accurately predict the amount of compensation that you might hope to receive as a result of your stress at work claim. There are of course work-related stress compensation calculators online that will be able to give you an indication of the approximate amount you might hope to receive. However, these calculators should be used as a guide only.
What we can do however is give you an indication of the average payout for stress at work claims; this however will be a rough guide only as the circumstances will vary from case to case. If you have any questions regarding this or any other part of your claim then we are happy to discuss it with you.
You might be aware of the term No Win No Fee stress at work personal injury solicitors, but perhaps you do not fully understand exactly what they mean. We firmly believe that when it comes to making a compensation claim for stress related issues in the workplace your financial circumstances should not hinder your ability to make a claim.
For this reason, we work under No Win No Fee agreements for all our clients. We will begin with a free no obligation consultation during which one of team of experienced experts will assess the details of your case, this will allow us to determine if we feel you have a good chance at a successful outcome for your claim, and we will explain our No Win No Fee agreement to you. If we do not believe your case would not have a successful outcome we would explain why.
Essentially a No Win No Fee service means that you will not need to find the money up front to fund the legal fees pertaining to your claim, if your claim is not successful you will not have any fees to pay. Some solicitors will charge you by the hour for their services, whether you claim is successful or not, not only this but you do not know how many hours you will need to pay them for, this could mean that if your claim is not successful you could be left out of pocket. If you choose a No Win No Fee service this will not happen.
If you want to know more about No Win No Fee stress at work solicitors or you have any further questions we might not have covered then please give us a call and we will be happy to answer all your questions.
We have a clear and easy to understand No Win No Fee policy, this allows you to seek the compensation you deserve regardless of your current financial circumstances. We believe that in addition to this we also offer a number of other benefits to those clients who choose to use our claims service.
We believe in putting our clients first, we understand that making a claim against your employer may appear to put you in an uncomfortable position and that this can be awkward. We will make sure that you understand the reasons why you should in fact be making this claim and this will include explaining why your employer has insurance in place to cover situations like this, and also where the money to pay your compensation will come from.
We want you to still feel comfortable in the work place and will also take the time to explain why your rights to be treated the same at work as you were before you reported any incidents of started your compensation claim. It is part of our job to support you from the beginning to the end of the claims process. We will explain any part of the claim you are uncertain with and make sure that you are fully informed at all times of any developments. We will endeavour to make sure that the claims process if as stress-free as possible for you after all stress is the reason that you are making the claim in the first place.
Our other priority is of course getting you the maximum stress at work claim amount possible for your suffering. We know that stress in the work place can leave you feeling vulnerable and struggling, and this is why you should be compensated fully for your suffering and the impact that it has had on your day to day life.
If you have any further questions about the claims process, or would like to discuss how the process works when you make a claim against your employer then get in touch with us on 0800 073 8804. Our experienced advisors are always on hand to take your call and answer any questions that you might have. We are also happy to be able to offer a free, no-obligation assessment to those people who feel they might have a claim but are not certain. Whether your question is big or small, we will always try to answer to the best of our ability. When you feel that you are in a position to pursue a claim we will be with you every step of the way, helping you to achieve the stress at work compensation payouts you deserve.
If you are considering making a compensation claim for stress in the workplace then this handy guide is full of useful information that will help you with the details of how to make a stress related compensation claim.
This page from the NHS website will give you helpful tips on how to help yourself when you are stressed together with how to recognise the symptoms and when to seek help.
Some useful information from HMRC on compensation payouts for work related claims.


text:
Taylor Swift and Emilia Clarke bring the princess gown back to the red carpet
Duo lead the style standouts at Time 100 Gala
By Harriet Armstrong|12:42am Apr 24, 2019
1 of 20Attribution: Getty
If power suits and slip dresses have become a staple for evening wear in 2019, leave it to Taylor Swift and Emilia Clarke to remind us that a princess gown is always appropriate on the red carpet.
The pop star and Game of Thrones actress stole the spotlight at New York City's Lincoln Centre from the likes of Martha Hunt, Sandra O and Brie Larson in their billowing ball gowns.
Swift, one of the six world influencers featured on the cover of this years' TIME 100 issue, stuck to her love of feminine pastels in an off-the-shoulder peachy pink and yellow gown with J.Mendel.
Meanwhile, Clarke, who is also one of TIME 100's most influential people in the world for 2019, took a bolder approach, opting for a crimson red gown from Dolce & Gabbana that featured a tulle skirt and fitted corset.
The duo was joined on the red carpet at the star-studded affair by Glenn Close, Rami Malek, Sophia Bush, Naomi Campbell and other celebrities, who also put their best foot forward in the style stakes.
Click through to see the most talked about looks from the TIME 100 2019 Gala.
2 of 20Attribution: Getty Images for TIME
Taylor Swift at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
3 of 20Attribution: WireImage
Emilia Clarke at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Brie Larson at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Martha Hunt at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Martha Stewart at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Petra Němcová at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Sandra Oh at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Glenn Close at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
10 of 20Attribution: Getty Images for TIME
Julianne Moore and Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Ronan and Mia Farrow at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Janet Mock at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Jimmy Fallon at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
14 of 20Attribution: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli and Naomi Campbell at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Rami Malek at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Gayle King at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Dwayne Johnson at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Sheena Meade at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
Sophia Bush at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.
20 of 20Attribution: WireImage
Khalid at the 2019 TIME 100 Gala in New York City.


Every day, you and your colleagues rely on ventilators, defibrillators and other medical devices to save lives and keep your community safe and healthy. To ensure these devices are always ready for you and your patients, they require regular upkeep and maintenance. Would you trust an airline that does not inspect its aircraft regularly? Would you rely on your private car that has been driven for years without any kind of check by a mechanic?
You wouldn't put yourself at risk either of those situations – even with the most trustworthy airline or most reliable car – so don't compromise your patients' safety by not caring for the state-of-the-art medical devices they count on. Preventive maintenance provides an extra level of reliability, saving money and even lives.
Preventive maintenance is a low-cost investment in your device that will avoid the need to find significant funds for unscheduledand expensive repairs. In addition, regular maintenance reducesenvironmental and financial waste by delaying the need tocompletely replace a device.
Investing in preventive maintenance offers more than financial benefits. It also ensures that your medical device works perfectly in critical situations - when your patients need it most. Imagine the consequences for your patients, your community and your organization when a device is used in an emergency, but does not work properly. Regular maintenance of the equipment you rely on is part of your responsibility to those you serve.
There are many reasons to ensure regular preventive maintenance is performed on your WEINMANN Emergency medical devices. Invest in your operation's success and your patients' safety today.
• Minimize time and costs by combining several planned services in one on-site visit.


Mystifications is a 14 letter long Word starting with M and ending with S. Below are Total 719 words made out of this word.
Note There are 5 vowel letters and 9 consonant letters in the word mystifications. M is 13th, Y is 25th, S is 19th, T is 20th, I is 9th, F is 6th, C is 3rd, A is 1st, O is 15th, N is 14th, Letter of Alphabet series.


"A market leader through innovation and value."
"To continually exceed the expectations of our agents and insureds by utilizing our specialized knowledge and expertise efficiently and effectively."
We take pride in selecting independent agents with honesty and integrity that are focused on serving the needs of our mutual customers. If you are looking for personal auto insurance with exceptional value in Illinois or Indiana, please contact our customer service team at (800) 232-0631 to locate a Advantage Auto agent near you. If you are a licensed Illinois or Indiana agent and are interested in partnering with Advantage Auto, please visit the New Agent Opportunities portion of our website.
Advantage Auto understands it can be challenging finding the right personal auto insurance at a great rate. We specialize in handling a broad variety of drivers, some of which may have difficulty acquiring insurance from other companies. It is our belief that great rates should never be at the cost of great service. Our commitment is to meet and exceed your expectations.


text:
Q: Ionic live-reload executes twice on save Every time I make a change to my code, live-reload executes twice. The first reload is quick (< 1 second), then there is a pause, then another reload fires and takes substantially longer (2 - 3 seconds).
When I create a fresh Ionic starter app, I don't get this problem. I have tried different IDEs and get the same result.
My ionic info:
Ionic:

   ionic (Ionic CLI)  : 4.12.0
   Ionic Framework    : ionic-angular 3.9.5
   @ionic/app-scripts : 3.2.2

Cordova:

   cordova (Cordova CLI) : 8.1.2 (cordova-lib@8.1.1)
   Cordova Platforms     : none
   Cordova Plugins       : no whitelisted plugins (0 plugins total)

System:

   Android SDK Tools : 26.1.1 (/Users/alexandrsteinberg/Library/Android/sdk)
   ios-deploy        : 2.0.0
   NodeJS            : v8.12.0 (/Users/alexandrsteinberg/.nvm/versions/node/v8.12.0/bin/node)
   npm               : 6.4.1
   OS                : macOS Mojave
   Xcode             : Xcode 10.2.1 Build version 10E1001

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Radiation. Radiation is often used in combination with surgery or chemotherapy or both. For more information, see Other Treatment.
Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can help control the growth and spread of the cancer, but it is a cure in only a small number of people. For more information, see Medications.
Laser therapy. Laser therapy uses a highly focused beam of light to kill cancer cells.
Targeted therapy. Targeted therapy is the use of medicines such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors or monoclonal antibodies to block cancer growth.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT). PDT uses medicine and a special light to treat cancer.
Cryosurgery. Cryosurgery may be used to freeze and destroy lung tumors.
Watchful waiting. Watchful waiting means being watched closely by your doctor but not having treatment until you show symptoms or a change of some kind. It is only used in rare cases.


Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a food bank that distributes more than 20 million pounds of food a year to 1,000 pantries, meal programs and other nonprofit agencies that serve 330,000 people in eastern Wisconsin.
Our promotions for Feeding America kick off August 1st and continue until October 31st. We are looking forward to supporting this great organization. Check out our schedule of events below.
Sendik's Real Food magazine will sell for $1.99 each with all proceeds going to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
Ask your cashier to round up your total to the nearest dollar. All of the money collected will go toward Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
Orange Bracelets will sell for $1 each with all proceeds benefiting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.


Collaboratory musical group between Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen. It temporarily become Geffen-led with Wilson taking a more passive role for "Blackfield IV" (2013), with his involvement as a contributor rather than a member. He resumed a full partnership with Geffen on Blackfield V (2016).
Band members are drummer Tomer Z, bassist Seffy Efrati, and keyboardist Eran Mitelman. Former band members include Chris Maitland (replaced by Tomer Z, 2004) and Daniel Salomon (replaced by Eran Mitelman, 2007).
"Jupiter" from IV is an absolute masterpiece,resembles somewhat of ELO '79 numbers.


We have reached the half way point of this year's summer season and I'd like to start by thanking everyone who came along and helped at the Bournemouth regional at the end of June. With just under 400 riders, it was one if the busiest races we have held for quite a while and also one of the smoothest run. It just shows what we can achieve when we all pull together as a club. We were visited by the new Mayor – and the last of 127 Mayors of the Borough of Bournemouth, which merges with Christchurch and Poole next year – and several Ward Councillors who were all very impressed by the event. We look forward to their support for our future plans and ongoing development of the club and facilities.
With the weather being hot (and it looks like it's staying for a while yet!) please make sure to take plenty of fluids with you for track sessions and stay hydrated; also, please make sure you wear the correct clothing and kit…it's tempting when it's hot not to, but the ground is even harder and crashes still happen, so stay safe.
We have another of our summer club series races coming up soon, as well as regional racing in Kent at Hersden and up the road in Knightwood, plus the next national round in Telford in early August.
For those wanting to race at the British Championships in Blackpool in September you will need to race 5 regional rounds to qualify and also you will also need a South Region race shirt, which are available to order from South Region BMX via the Facebook page and website.
Finally, best wishes and healing vibes to Oakley Hassell who took a tumble at Hayes and will be out of action for a while. We wish him a speedy recovery and a huge thanks to everyone involved in getting him and Steve to the hospital.


text:
Net Neutrality Bill Clears Second Hurdle After Marathon Markup
After over nine hours of debate over mostly failed amendments, and delays, legislation that would re-regulate internet access by reinstating the Federal Communications Commission's 2015 Open Internet Order's Title II-based net neutrality rules is on its way to a vote in the full House, where it is likely to pass. An amended version of the Save the Internet Act (HR 1644) was approved by the House Commerce Committee on a party-line vote.
FCC struggles to convince judge that broadband isn't "telecommunications"
Federal Communications Commission General Counsel Thomas Johnson faced a skeptical panel of judges of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as he defended the agency's repeal of net neutrality rules and deregulation of the broadband industry.
Supreme Court rejects industry challenge of 2015 net neutrality rules
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear the broadband industry's challenge of the Federal Communications Commission's 2015 order to impose net neutrality rules and strictly regulate broadband.
Senate votes to overturn Ajit Pai's net neutrality repeal
The US Senate voted to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of net neutrality rules, with all Democrats and three Republicans voting in favor of net neutrality. The Senate approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would simply undo the FCC's December 2017 vote to deregulate the broadband industry.
FCC won't delay vote, says net neutrality supporters are "desperate"
The Federal Communications Commission will move ahead with its vote to kill network neutrality rules Dec 14 despite an unresolved court case that could strip away even more consumer protections. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says that net neutrality rules aren't needed because the Federal Trade Commission can protect consumers from broadband providers. But a pending court case involving AT&T could strip the FTC of its regulatory authority over AT&T and similar ISPs.
Examining the FCC claim that DDoS attacks hit net neutrality comment system
On May 8, when the Federal Communications Commission website failed and many people were prevented from submitting comments about network neutrality, the cause seemed obvious. Comedian John Oliver had just aired a segment blasting FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's plan to gut net neutrality rules, and it appeared that the site just couldn't handle the sudden influx of comments. But when the FCC released a statement explaining the website's downtime, the commission didn't mention the Oliver show or people submitting comments opposing Pai's plan. Instead, the FCC attributed the downtime solely to "multiple distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS)." These were "deliberate attempts by external actors to bombard the FCC's comment system with a high amount of traffic to our commercial cloud host," performed by "actors" who "were not attempting to file comments themselves; rather, they made it difficult for legitimate commenters to access and file with the FCC." The FCC has faced skepticism from net neutrality activists who doubt the website was hit with multiple DDoS attacks at the same time that many new commenters were trying to protest the plan to eliminate the current net neutrality rules. According to FCC CIO David Bray, FCC staff noticed high comment volumes around 3:00 AM the morning of Monday, May 8. As the FCC analyzed the log files, it became clear that non-human bots created these comments automatically by making calls to the FCC's API. Interestingly, the attack did not come from a botnet of infected computers but was fully cloud-based. By using commercial cloud services to make massive API requests, the bots consumed available machine resources, which crowded out human commenters. In effect, the bot swarm created a distributed denial-of-service attack on FCC systems using the public API as a vehicle. It's similar to the distributed denial of service attack on Pokemon Go in July 2016.
Comcast trying to "torpedo" Biden FCC pick Gigi Sohn, advocacy group says
Comcast's hiring of a new lobbyist is part of an attempt to "torpedo" President Joe Biden's nomination of Gigi Sohn [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] to the Federal Communications Commission, according to advocacy group Free Press. "Comcast just hired a lobbying firm to try to torpedo Gigi Sohn's nomination to the FCC," said Free Press.
SpaceX abandons Starlink plan that Amazon objected to, but fight isn't over
SpaceX has abandoned a Starlink plan that Amazon objected to during a high-profile battle at the Federal Communications Commission in 2021, and wants to launch its second-generation broadband satellites starting in March 2022. But the dispute isn't over, as Amazon says that SpaceX's latest filing "raises a number of issues that call for analysis and a potential response" and asked the FCC for a month-long delay before comments are due.
Google hired union-busting consultants to convince employees "unions suck" (Ars Technica)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 14:43
Read more about Google hired union-busting consultants to convince employees "unions suck" (Ars Technica)
Verizon overrides users' opt-out preferences in push to collect browsing history
Verizon is automatically enrolling customers in a new version of a program that scans mobile users' browser histories—even when those same users previously opted out of the program when it had a different name. The carrier recently announced changes to its "Verizon Selects" program along with a new name. "Verizon Custom Experience Plus is the new name of our Verizon Selects program," Verizon said in a FAQ.


From my last stop in Guatemala, Rio Dulce, I took a bus towards Honduras, unfortunately it was only possible to take it as far as the border, once there my bag was thrown off and the driver signalled for me to start walking, I collected my bag and made my way across a rather low-key border crossing which looked more like a roadside cafe than an official entrance to another country. I managed to bargain an excellent exchange rate for my Guatemalan Quetzales into Honduran Lempira, strolled through security, and hopped aboard another collectivo full of locals going about their daily commute, despite my apprehensions after stepping off the bus, this wasn't the worst border crossing I have been to by a long shot and although the collectivo was a tight squeeze, it was only a short ride to my next destination, Copan Ruinas.
Copan Ruinas is a quiet town in the hills to the West of the country, it is famous for its incredible Mayan Ruins found in the jungle nearby. It wasn't initially on my list of places to visit but a few people I had met in Antigua recommended it as a stop off en route to Utila – where I would be taking my Open Water diving course. I had booked a couple of nights accommodation at Iguana Azul hostel and when I arrived I soon found that I was the only person staying there and a quick walk to the main square and back, I soon found that it wasn't just my hostel that was eerily quiet.
The following morning, I enjoyed an amazing breakfast with some of the best coffee I had sampled so far on my trip, coupled with some fantastic views and some glorious weather, I was beginning to enjoy the calm away from the storm of the often crowded backpacker trail that you quite often find yourself on when travelling in Central America.
The view from the garden at Hostel Iguana Azul, muy hermosa!
The main reason for my visit to Copan was of course to see the Mayan Ruins and they really didn't disappoint. Although immersed in the jungle, the ruins have been wonderfully restored and the paths and trees directly surrounding the main site are perfectly manicured and it is just a beautiful place to visit. Again, when I was there I pretty much had the place to myself, so I could explore to my hearts content without having to barge my way through swarms of tourists on a day trip from a big city – like you would be doing if you visit Chichen Itza or Tulum close by to Cancun, Mexico.
The site surrounding the ruins is in perfect condition.
The site itself is enormous, so plenty of exploring to do.
I was convinced this stone-carving was going to open it's eyes.
For an additional $10 it is possible to visit a series of tunnels below the main pyramid structures.
Another thing that makes Copan Ruinas so special is the incredible wildlife, the trees are full of bright red Macaws and other types of birds and a quick walk through the windy footpaths in the jungle and you can find giant spiders and creepy-crawlies everywhere.
I walked straight into this guy's web whilst walking through the nature trail around the ruins.
After my visit to the Ruins I walked back into town for lunch and then caught a tuk-tuk up to Macaw Mountain, a sanctuary for Macaw's and other species of birds found in Central America. The walk around Macaw Mountain took around 2 hours, it's set in a stunning location with lots of different species such as Toucans and Owls, but the main attraction and motivation for opening the sanctuary was to help rehabilitate and reintroduce Macaws back into the wild and from what I could see, they are doing a fantastic job.
The Macaw's are very friendly.
Another noteworthy mention for my time spent in Copan was, oddly enough, my visit to a German style brewery found in the centre of town. Sol De Copan brews German style beers onsite and their fantastic Hefeweizen was one of the best beers I have sampled anywhere! The charismatic German owner was extremely proud of his home brew and having only intended to drink a few beers, we were quickly provided with a top up as soon as our glasses were empty, 7-8 pints later I can hardly remember how I got back to the hostel, but one thing I won't be forgetting in a hurry is having to wake up at 4:30am the next morning to catch my ride towards Utila….why do I do this to myself?!!!
The owner, a friend from the hostel, and a few random ex-pat locals gathered together for a few pints.
Hangover aside, the journey towards Utila from Copan Ruinas wasn't too bad, around 7-8 hours in a brand new air-conditioned minibus, this is as good as it gets in Latin America, so I had no complaints. To get to the island of Utila, you first have to stop at the port town of Le Ceiba where you can then catch a ferry. At the ferry terminal, it was strange to hear more of the locals speaking English than Spanish – the islands off of Honduras are more Caribbean than Latin American – and the people catching the ferry out to the islands were a mix of backpackers heading to the islands to check out the diving or locals either heading out to the islands for a holiday or on a return trip to the mainland to pick up supplies.
Arriving on the Island of Utila, you are instantly approached by reps from seemingly every dive school on the island, trying to offer you the best deal, I actually had no clue where I wanted to go so I was a prime target! Luckily though, I had met a couple of lads on the boat on the way over and they had heard good things about Underwater Vision Dive Centre, I didn't need much persuading so we all made our way there.
Having signed up for the Open Water course – PADI's 4 day beginners course – with Underwater Vision, which included accommodation for a grand total of £185, we were due to start the course early the next day. Many people travelling around Latin America will mention how Utila is one of the cheapest places to learn to dive and I would find it hard to disagree.
My dive log. I hope to fill a few more pages on my future travels.
The course was great fun and our group all had a blast. None of the exercises were too difficult and for me the biggest challenge was getting used to breathing with the oxygen tank and the occasional difficulty equalising when diving deeper, but these minor things aside I loved every second of it and the reef surrounding the Honduran islands is stunning.
On my penultimate day in Utila, we formed a group and decided to visit one of the many small islands near Utila. We stocked up on beers and snacks and paid a set fee for a local with a speedboat to take us to a deserted island. We spent nearly a whole day playing drinking games whilst chilling in the sun on our very own island, kind of like castaway but with beers and friends…and food and a way of getting home….ok, nothing like castaway! It was a great way to finish my time in Utila.
After Utila, I left Honduras and made my way south towards Nicaragua.
Copan Ruinas looks bomb. I need to put that on my travel list.
Definitely do! I had an awesome time there.


You will be responsible for supporting compensation processes and activities related to senior firm function roles.
In this role you will conduct benchmarking analysis of roles by reviewing external and internal data and assigning compensation ranges. Additionally, you will work on special projects and ad-hoc analyses with other members of the global compensation function. This includes preparing incumbent data reports and analyses, and maintaining compensation ranges.
You will support the annual process of providing global wage inflation information and annual increase guidelines to offices, and will assist with the administration of year-end compensation for specific populations.
Serving as a compensation subject matter expert, you will prepare presentations for leaders on a range of compensation topics. Lastly, you will implement and maintain compensation software.
You will work as part of our newly formed global compensation functions based in Atlanta. GA.


Last year Google Cloud announced the upcoming transformation of Hangouts into two enterprise-focused communications tools: Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat. By dividing Hangouts in this way, Google Cloud is better able to provide G Suite customers with deeper functionality for video meetings and collaborative chat, respectively. Meet launched not long after that announcement, and today Google Cloud announced the public launch of Chat.
Chat is an intelligent and secure collaboration tool in G Suite built to bring teams together. From direct messages to group conversations, Chat provides an integrated experience that makes team collaboration easy and efficient. And, in order to better enable teams to accomplish more while chatting about work, we're excited to also today announce our integration with Chat.
With Wrike for Hangouts Chat, teams can quickly get work into Wrike, where it can be better managed, tracked, and reported on, as well as seamlessly collaborate on Wrike projects in Chat, enabling them to get more work done while staying in the context of conversations.
Conversations drive collaboration. But, when your conversation is in Chat and your work is in Wrike, it can be challenging to remember task details or switch back and forth between tools. And, although sharing permalinks can enable your team to more easily access Wrike tasks, all you'll see in your conversation is a link with no extra context or information.
However, when you invite the Wrike bot to a room in Chat, you can make it so that permalinks expand into a detailed picture of tasks - displaying task title, due date, status, assignees, and description – ensuring that communications about work are more focused and effective.
Things can change quickly when your team is collaborating on work in Wrike, and if your input is needed to keep work moving forward and on schedule, delays can be costly. And, the likelihood of missing something can increase the more you need to also spend time in other tools to get work done.
But, by choosing to receive Wrike notifications in Chat, you can ensure that you can stay informed and quickly respond to changes in Wrike, even while you're busy collaborating in Hangouts Chat.
When you're chatting with your team, ideas for new projects and tasks can pop up quickly then disappear just as fast. And, even if you are able to pin new work down, it can be tough to make sure it actually gets done.
With Wrike for Hangouts Chat you can create tasks right in chats, enabling you to quickly get work into Wrike, where it can be better managed, tracked, and reported on. And, you can also edit and update existing tasks right in task previews, enabling you to easily get work done while staying in Chat and getting right back to the conversation.
G Suite is starting to roll out Hangouts Chat today, and you can expect to see it and Wrike for Hangouts Chat shortly.
Read more about Wrike for Hangouts Chat, or learn more in our Help Center.


For the next one day workshop in 2019 Margaret Coxall will take a look at Georgia O'Keeffe in her "Learning from the Master's" series. It will be held on Wednesday May 15, 2019 from 10am until 3:30pm. A repeat workshop will be run on May 22 if needed.


Brawler won a silver medal in the English Mild category at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.
Every so often, you really just want a nice, easy-drinking beer; one that doesn't destroy your palate; one that quenches your thirst; one you don't have to think too much about to enjoy—a beer that delivers a lot of flavor but little alcohol punch. That's what the Brawler is all about. This deep amber-colored English mild falls in the lightweight category, but delivers a malty blow nonetheless. Toffee notes greet the nose with just a hint of earthiness. Flavors follow suit, with a clean, crisp finish, making this a delightful companion with a variety of food.
The beer hits the glass looking like maple syrup with a thin tan foam. The aroma is agreeably malty with a nice touch of caramel. On the palate, it's gently carbonated, dry and brisk, with nice biscuit malt development through the center and a clean dry finish. Looked at objectively, this is a simple light amber ale, bereft of any particular bells and whistles. These days, some may mistake it for a bore. I think it's actually kind of awesome. It's juicy, drinkable, lively and "more-ish." That's a lot harder to do than you might think. Respect. I think I'd like to have four pints, please.
Lisa Morrison, aka the Beer Goddess, talks beer every day at her beer store and taproom, Belmont Station, and on a weekly radio show in her hometown of Portland, OR.
Garrett Oliver is the brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, the Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer, the author of The Brewmaster's Table, and the veteran host of more than 900 beer dinners in 15 countries.


This is the pre-publication version which was subsequently revised to appear in Creation 32(2):18.
These photos are of a 2005 T.rex soft tissue find by Dr Mary Schweitzer—see Still Soft and Stretchy.
Discoveries of soft tissue and proteins in dinosaur remains are unacceptable to many scientists. That's because if dinosaurs have been extinct for 65 million years, as evolutionary dogma teaches, then cells and even proteins should have decayed long ago.
That view can radically affect how researchers view the evidence.
Note that University of Manchester researchers Phil Manning and Roy Wogelius were unwilling at that stage to call them "cells". But subsequent analysis of the hadrosaur skin and a claw found amino acids (constituents of proteins) "suggesting that the cell-like structures were indeed cells".
In other words, if intact proteins had been found in the hadrosaur fossil, the researchers would have denied the result, instead dismissing it as "contamination". Such is the sacrosanct view of the millions-of-years timeframe, the researchers would rather question their own analysis than the supposed age of the fossil!
The evidence of intact proteins and soft tissue being found in dinosaur remains continues to mount—see Dinosaur soft tissue and protein—even more confirmation!—right in line with the Bible's timeframe of history. The dinosaur fossils date back no more than a few thousand years at most, not millions of years.
Were duck-billed dinosaurs green, grey, blue, orange or … ?
Hecht, J., Dinosaur "cells" shed light on life 66 million years ago, New Scientist 203(2715):8, 4 July 2009. Return to text.
Soft tissue in dinosaur fossils? The evidence hardens, Science 314(5801):920, 10 November 2006. Return to text.
Schweitzer, M., Wittmeyer, J. and Horner, J., Gender-specific reproductive tissue in ratites and Tyrannosaurus rex, Science 308(5727):1456–1459, 3 June 2005. Return to text.


College tuition prices in Utah have gone up by nearly $132 million over the past five years. And, according to an audit by the Office of the Utah Legislative Auditor General, our colleges aren't even giving reasons for their tuition hikes.
The auditor general reviewed tuition increase requests filed by college presidents over the past five years. In every case, the audit claims, the Utah Commissioner of Higher Education could not provide records of a single independent validation for a tuition increase request.
Those $132 million in tuition increases, in other words, have been approved without the slightest explanation or justification.
"We can't really tell where that money's going, nor can we see how it was justified," House Majority Leader Brad Wilson says.
KSL Newsradio's Dave & Dujanovic spoke with Brad Wilson and the Utah Commissioner of Higher Education, David Buhler, too better understand what this means for Utah and how it's going to be fixed.
How did tuition in Utah get so high?
Before tuition prices can go up at a college in Utah, the Council of Presidents meet and discuss their needs and the tuition increases they want to implement. Their requests are then passed on to the Utah State Board of Regents, who are expected to check their justification before approving their requests.
But over the last five years, according to the auditor's report, that hasn't been happening.
The meetings where these tuition hikes are planned, Wilson says, are done completely behind closed doors, without any minutes written down or any information shared to the public.
That's lead to some major problems. According to the audit, tuition increases in Utah have been almost three times what the legislative compensative match supports, and they're being made at nearly identical rates regardless of a college's actual needs.
"The regents have been raising tuition across the board at the same rate," Rep. Wilson says.
Each college, Wilson says, has its own unique needs. Those uniform tuition hikes, Wilson seems to be implying, might be a sign that these colleges aren't always looking at their needs before cranking up their prices.
Though tuition in Utah has been rapidly rising without checking the college's justifications, tuition in Utah remains the third-lowest in the nation.
Despite what the audit says, the increases, according to Dave Buhler, the Commissioner of Higher Education, haven't been excessive.
"The tuition increases we've had have been the lowest since 2000," Buhler told Dave & Dujanovic.
Buhler says that the audit only criticized the process for looking into why a college was making an increase in the first place. He says that his team plans of following every one of its recommendations.
"We think their suggestions are good ones, and we're going to be implementing them over the next six months," Buhler told Dave & Dujanovic.
Rep. Wilson agreed that we can expect to see big changes in how tuition prices are set in Utah. He said that he'll be "expecting a very different tuition hike approval process" in the future.
If you missed Dave & Dujanovic live on KSL Newsradio, you can still catch their full conversation with Rep. Wilson and David Buhler on the Dave & Dujanovic podcast.