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At Palo Alto Networks, our solutions are built with security
ISO certification(s) demonstrates to customers that Palo Alto Networks has been independently assessed to have appropriate processes in place to help ensure the security and reliability of sensitive customer data.
Service Organization Control 2 (SOC2) is an industry-leading reporting standard, defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), that is easily understood and trusted by customers and their third-party auditors.
SOC 2 reports are independent, third-party-issued reports.
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) is a global information security standard designed to prevent fraud through increased control of credit card data.
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Palo Alto Networks has completed a Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) assessment. TISAX is a European automotive industry-standard information security assessment (ISA) catalog based on key aspects of information security such as data protection and connection to third parties.
To complete the TISAX assessment, Palo Alto Networks was successfully audited by an accredited independent assessor.
FedRAMP provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and monitoring that minimizes cybersecurity risk for U.S. federal agencies as they move to the cloud. Palo Alto Networks FedRAMP Authorized cybersecurity services work together to rapidly and consistently protect your endpoint, network and cloud environments.
Common Criteria is an internationally recognized standard and an ISO standard (ISO-IEC15408) for evaluating the security claims of IT products and systems. The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is responsible for U.S. implementation of the Common Criteria, including management of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS) validation body.
Palo Alto Networks products have been validated against FIPS 140-2, a certification focused on cryptographic functionality. The following certificates have been issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP)
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Palo Alto Networks PA-220, PA-800, PA-3000,PA-3200, PA-5200, PA-7000 and VM Series Next-Generation Firewall with PAN-OS 9.0 is eligible to be used as a Stateful Packet Filter Firewall component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov...
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Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls have completed IPv6 conformance testing as firewall, IDS, and IPS devices. USGv6, a testing program from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides proof of compliance to IPv6 specifications outlined in current industry standards for common network products...
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Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls have been tested and certified by ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon. Certified firewall solutions passed the evaluation against ICSA Labs Modular Firewall Product Certification Criteria version 4.2x for general-purpose...
Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) Level 3 certification is in place for select Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, which is the most common set of safety, spatial and environmental design guidelines applied to telecommunications equipment in the United States.
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ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is a security management standard that specifies security management best practices and comprehensive security controls
ISO/IEC 27017:2015 provides guidance on the information security aspects of cloud computing, recommending the implementation of cloud-specific information security controls that supplement the guidance of the ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.
ISO/IEC 27018:2019 is a code of practice that focuses on protection of personal data in the cloud.
ISO/IEC 27701 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving – a privacy information management system (PIMS).
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What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 certification demonstrates to customers that Palo Alto Networks has been independently assessed to have appropriate processes in place to help ensure the security and reliability of sensitive customer data. Our processes are designed to:
Ensure data integrity is maintained and can only be modified by authorized users.
Assess the risks and proactively mitigating the impact of a breach.
Align management processes with corporate risk strategies and customer requirements.
ISO/IEC 27017:2015 provides guidance on the information security aspects of cloud computing, recommending the implementation of cloud-specific information security controls that supplement the guidance of the ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. This code of practice provides additional information security controls implementation guidance specific to cloud service providers.
ISO/IEC 27018:2019 is a code of practice that focuses on protection of personal data in the cloud. It is based on ISO/IEC information security standard 27002 and provides implementation guidance on ISO/IEC 27002 controls applicable to public cloud Personally Identifiable Information (PII). It also provides a set of additional controls and associated guidance intended to address public cloud PII protection requirements not addressed by the existing ISO/IEC 27002 control set.
ISO 27701 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving – a privacy information management system (PIMS). ISO 27701 is based on the requirements and controls of the widely adopted information security management standard ISO 27001, and provides and extension to ISO 27001 through its own set of privacy-specific requirements and controls. It outlines a framework for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Controllers and PII Processors to manage data privacy.
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What is SOC2?
Service Organization Control 2 is an industry-leading reporting standard, defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), that is easily understood and trusted by customers and their third-party auditors.
What is "Plus" designation?
SOC 2 "Plus" designation represents an additional level of certification against an expanded control set, including control alignment against the HIPAA Security Rule, and maps product controls to key controls for GDPR, PCI DSS, and UK NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
Palo Alto Networks Common Criteria (CC) certified products
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Palo Alto Networks products have been validated against FIPS 140-2, a certification focused on cryptographic functionality. The following certificates have been issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP):
Certificate No. 3884
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 9.0 Firewalls PA-220, PA-220R, PA-800 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-3200 Series, PA-5200 Series, and PA-7000 Series posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/3884
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 9.0 VM-Series posted at
https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/3888
Palo Alto Networks Panorama 9.0 M-100, M-200, M-500, and M-600 posted at
Palo Alto Networks Panorama Virtual Appliance 9.0 posted at
Palo Alto Networks WildFire 9.0 WF-500 posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/3895
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Module posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/certificate/3812
PA-200, PA-220, PA-220R, PA-500, PA-800 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-3200 Series, PA-5000 Series, PA-5200 Series and PA-7000 Series Firewalls posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3536
Panorama Virtual Appliance posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3531
Panorama M-100, M-200, M-500 and M-600 posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3530
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3479
WildFIre WF-500 posted at https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/cryptographic-module-validation-program/Certificate/3478
PA-200, PA-220, PA-500, PA-800 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-5000 Series, PA-5200 Series and PA-7000 Series Firewalls posted at
Panorama M-100 and M-500 posted at
WildFire WF-500 posted at
PA-200, PA-500, PA-2000 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-4000 Series, PA-5000 Series and PA-7050 Firewalls posted at
https://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm#2799
PA-3060 and PA-7080 Firewalls posted at
PAN-OS VM–Series posted at
Panorama M-100 posted at
NCSC Foundation Grade Certification
PA-200 Series, PA-500 Series, PA-800 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-3200 Series, PA-5000 Series, PA-5200 Series, PA-7000 Series & VM Series, Next-Generation Firewall Foundation Grade certificate has been archived since the NCSC no longer accepts new products for evaluation under the CPA scheme unless they are Smart Meters or smart metering products (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/commercial-product-assurance-cpa).
The Palo Alto Networks platform was the first to be certified by the Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (ANSSI) on next-generation firewall criteria, including protections based on applications (App-ID) and users (User-ID). The tests were conducted by the CESTI and information technology security consultants at AMOSSYS – organizations approved by the ANSSI to conduct these security assessments.
UC APL
Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL) approval of the Palo Alto Networks M-100, M-200, M-500, M-600, VM Series, Panorama Release (Rel.) 9.0 Tracking Number (TN) 1931701 as an Element Management System (EMS) has been granted.
Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL) approval of the Palo Alto Networks (PAN) PA-500 and PA-200, PA-800, PA3000, PA-3200, PA-5000, PA-5200, PA-7000 Series and specified Virtual Machine (VM) Series Release (Rel.) PAN Operating System (PAN-OS) 9.0.7 Tracking Number (TN) 1721401 as a Data Firewall (DFW), Virtual Private Network Concentrator (VPN), and Intrusion Protection Systems/Intrusion Detection Systems (IPS/IDS)
The DoDIN APL Approval Memo is posted on the DoDIN APL site at https://aplits.disa.mil/apl. (search for Palo Alto Networks)
Palo Alto Networks PA-220, PA-800, PA-3000,PA-3200, PA-5200, PA-7000 and VM Series Next-Generation Firewall with PAN-OS 9.0 is eligible to be used as a Stateful Packet Filter Firewall component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov.
Palo Alto Networks PA-220, PA-800, PA-3000,PA-3200, PA-5200, PA-7000 and VM Series Next-Generation Firewall with PAN-OS 9.0 is eligible to be used as a VPN Gateway component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov.
Palo Alto Networks M-100, M-200, M-500, and M-600 Hardware and Virtual Appliances running Panorama 9.0 AS A TLS Protected Server Product is eligible to be used as a TLS Protected Server component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov.
Palo Alto Networks WF-500 with WildFire 9.0 as a Transport Layer Service (TLS) Protected Server Product is eligible to be used as a TLS Protected Server component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov.
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App v5.1.5 is eligible to be used as a TLS Software Application component in a CSfC solution. More information can be found at www.nsa.gov.
Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls have completed IPv6 conformance testing as firewall, IDS, and IPS devices. USGv6, a testing program from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides proof of compliance to IPv6 specifications outlined in current industry standards for common network products.
Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls have been tested and certified by ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon. Certified firewall solutions passed the evaluation against ICSA Labs Modular Firewall Product Certification Criteria version 4.2x for general-purpose network firewalls, in the corporate category.
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PALAIS DE TOKYO, PARIS | April 24 – June 23, 2014
One rarely perceives the olfactory imprint of an artwork before seeing it. And yet, the powerful smell of rubber grasps you right at the threshold of the Palais de Tokyo, where the Swiss born, Paris-based artist Thomas Hirschhorn has been invited to unfold his monumental installation, Flamme éternelle (Eternal Flame).
Thomas Hirschhorn, Flamme éternelle (Eternal Flame), in L'Etat du Ciel (24.04.14 - 23.06.14), Palais de Tokyo. © Adagp, Paris 2014. Photo : Aurélie Cenno
Reminiscent of a sprawling squatter's dwelling or urban barricades, piles of over 16,000 tires delineate the precarious spaces of this work-in-progress. In this installation conceived as a workshop, Hirschhorn reactivates, for the eighth time, his "Presence and Production" protocol: there is a library of books and DVDs, computers for use, a sculpture studio, a bar, and two forums in the middle of which burn a flame sheltered by sheet metal panels. The temporary Gramsci Monument he erected last summer (with the help of local residents of the South Bronx) followed the same guidelines. Today, it is upheld by four key elements: presence, production, free entrance, and no prearranged scheduling. Presence is the necessary condition for production and in keeping with this theme, the artist is present in the space from noon through midnight for the duration of the exhibition. As Hirschhorn states, everyone—philosophers, writers, poets, and the general public—is invited to "give form to what may be called friendship between art, philosophy, poetry, writing." This gigantic sculpture is, in effect, a tribute to thought in motion; the flame will burn forever if each and everyone fuels it.
In keeping with the artist's request, entry is free of charge. This affords the work a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging repeated viewings as the installation evolves over time. To keep track of these evolutionary elements, a daily bulletin is printed on site, reporting events that have taken place and relevant writings produced consequentially. The absence of a timetable for the guest speakers—200 have been invited during the course of the exhibition—is new to the artist's convention; it differentiates Eternal Flame from a cultural event, by randomly selecting the audience for a given lecturer. The chaos that prevails, the heap of materials, and the incomplete display, are considered as prerequisite conditions for triggering inspiration in the various participants.
Hirschhorn's propensity for using cheap and utilitarian materials is undeniable: plastic garden chairs, secondhand furniture entirely covered with brown tape, makeshift tents, and unfinished polystyrene sculptures abound. Beyond purely formal purposes, these specific choices bare political significance: "Quality is an argument used to build a system of exclusion," Hirschhorn explains. "I do not wish my work to be scrutinized under this aspect, but rather with the more inclusive criteria of energy." These familiar and non-intimidating materials spur the audience into participatory action. To underline this questioning statement, a great many truncated quotes and political slogans sprayed on cardboard signs or pamphlets—imitating dazibao popular in China—are scattered throughout the installation. For instance, one can read: "Revolutionary opposition, that is the nature of"; "Anonymous!! We are legion. We do not forgive, we do not"; "Any monument of culture is." Here, the viewer is free to complete the sentence, or not.
Thomas Hirschhorn, Flamme éternelle (Eternal Flame), in L'Etat du Ciel (24.04.14 - 23.06.14), Palais de Tokyo. © Adagp, Paris 2014. Photo: André Morin
I have visited Eternal Flame a number of times to witness the venue's evolution. Beyond its appearance of an ephemeral wasteland, the installation is busy as a beehive, reminding me of the atmosphere cast by Patrick Bouchain's Venetian Metavilla, from 2006. Everyday, Xeroxes, banners, graffiti, and sculptures made by visitors have aggregated to the whole. The polystyrene granules sticking to my clothes, for example, are the indisputable trace of an intense bustle down at the sculpture workshop. On one specific evening, I stumbled upon the performer Sekou N'Diaye, who was reading a text written by Noam Chomsky aloud that he had selected from amongst the 600 volumes in the library. A few minutes later, he invited me to take the helm. I became like many other attendees—a transient spark, part of this larger flame. In one of the halls, surrounded by a packed audience, the philosopher Geoffroy de Lagasnerie spoke about his current research on Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and Chelsea Manning, and their new methods of rebellion. His words echoed the spirit of freedom that pervades the installation. A little later, it was Thomas Hirschhorn's turn to share the philosophical grounds of his project.
When considered in context with France's unsettled political scene, this installation becomes even more relevant. Hirschhorn, through his restless engagement of the public body, has harnessed in one single structure, multiple aspects of thought, where art can function as a vehicle for counterproposals. Its open system, and all the interactions created within, nourish our reflection, stressing that change depends critically on the energy and power of imagination each one of us possess. Paradoxically, one can glimpse—for this is an institutional display—the promise of a blissful and nonetheless constructive sedition.
Julie Higonnet
France: A Political Strike
By Charles Reeve
FEB 2020 | Field Notes
At the end of November, 2019, the French government announced a "reform" of the pension system. A strike movement erupted. This movement, which has become the longest and strongest strike since the mass strike of May-June 1968, started on December 5, 2019, with the shutdown of the national railway company SNCF and the Paris public transportation system, which includes the subway, trams, buses, and suburban trains.
In Support
DEC 21-JAN 22 | ArtSeen
Combining painting, poetry, video, and sound in an immersive installation that invites attendees into the inner sanctum of his mind, Ceremonies is a powerful new work commissioned by The Kitchen as part of In Support, an exhibition that reflects on ways institutions offer and receive support.
Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror
By Amanda Gluibizzi
At the Whitney Museum of American Art, Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror starts off with such a strong installation that it's nearly impossible to pick a favorite piece.
Isaac Julien: Lina Bo Bardi — Marvellous Entanglement
By Osman Can Yerebakan
Julien's love song to the Brazilian architect's life and philosophy is his most recent film installation, Lina Bo Bardi — Marvellous Entanglement (2019), which is currently on view at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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There are a lot of elements that go into making a movie. There's the screenplay, the set design, the costumes, the music, the digital effects, the makeup, and most importantly there are the actors. For a great many movies, the actors and actresses make or break the movie – an iconic character becomes iconic because of the person who portrays him or her. So what would happen if your favorite film characters were played by someone else? Here are a few casting choices that could have completely and literally changed the face of your most beloved films.
Not The One
Before the The Matrix character Neo was taken on by Keanu Reeves, the part was originally offered to Will Smith. Smith decided to turn down the role in favor of making the movie adaptation and eventual box-office dud Wild Wild West with Kevin Kline and Salma Hayek. This wouldn't be the last time Smith would pass up a hugely successful role to star is a Hollywood stinker – Smith turned down the lead in Quentin Tarantino's award-winning Django Unchained to be in the totally awful After Earth.
My Name Is Gump
Tom Hanks may have won his second Oscar for playing the dull-witted yet lovable Forrest Gump, but the part wasn't originally his. John Travolta was director Robert Zemeckis's first choice to play the chocolate-eating hero – Travolta says his decision to turn the role down still haunts him till this day.
The film Shrek was originally written for the voice of Chris Farley, who completed nearly all of his vocals for the film before his death due to drug overdose. Instead of releasing the movie as it was, the film was re-written and re-recorded with actor Mike Myers.
Not Just Any Superhero
Dougray Scott was cast and ready to shoot as Logan/Wolverine in the very first X-Men movie until scheduling conflicts with his current film Mission: Impossible 2 made him drop out. Instead Hugh Jackman took on the role and has played the character seven times with two more movie appearances in the works before he calls his portrayal of the character quits.


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Q: Como receber a resposta de 2 threads e armazenar num metodo? O problema é o seguinte: possuo um servidor que recebe 2 jogadores (cada um numa thread) utilizando TCP/IP.
Na run de cada thread informam a jogada (pedra, papel ou tesoura).
Eu tenho uma classe "Jogada", que possui o metodo "avalieJogada", onde ela deve receber a jogadada desses 2 jogadores e comparar quem ganhou.
A ideia é que o construtor da classe jogada receba a resposta dos dois clientes, e envie ambas para o metodo "avalieJogada", mas nao faço ideia de como fazer isso.
Ou caso haja uma solução mais simples...
Tentei colocar 2 jogadores na mesma thread, mas nao sei como colocar mais de um elemento numa thread...
Obrigado pela paciencia!
SERVIDOR:
public void startServer() throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        servidor = new ServerSocket(6789);
        System.out.println("Servidor iniciado!");
        while (true) {
            // aceita a conexao de um cliente
            cliente = servidor.accept();
            // precisa salvar a msg do cliente em jogada1
            BufferedReader leitura = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(cliente.getInputStream()));
            // recebe a jogada do jogador
            String s = leitura.readLine();
            // recebe as 2 jogadas de maneira assincrona
            // envia a jogada aos respectivos metodos call
            Future<String> jogada1 = pool.submit(new Jogada(s));
            Future<String> jogada2 = pool.submit(new Jogada(s));

            pool.shutdown();

            try {
                pool.awaitTermination(Long.MAX_VALUE, TimeUnit.NANOSECONDS);
                // esses dois tambem nao sao exibidos
                String jogadaFeita1 = jogada1.get();
                String jogadaFeita2 = jogada2.get();

                System.out.println("Jogada1: " + jogadaFeita1);
                System.out.println("Jogada2: " + jogadaFeita2);
            } catch (InterruptedException | ExecutionException e) {
                Thread.currentThread().interrupt();
            }
        }

    }

Classe JOGADA, que implementa CALLABLE:
public class Jogada implements Callable<String>{

    String jogada;

// onde recebe a jogada
    public Jogada(String jogada) {
        this.jogada = jogada;
    }

    @Override
    public String call() throws Exception {

        System.out.println("Jogador escolheu: " + jogada);

        return jogada;
    }

}

A: Na minha opinião, o mais simples é implementar a interface Callable<T> no lugar de Runnable e utilizar da class Future do Java.
No exemplo abaixo, estou utilizando o Executors para iniciar um pool de 2 threads.
A classe JogadaInput é basicamente a sua classe Jogada, porém, implementando a interface Callable<String> que permite rodar em paralelo e retorna um Future<String>.
Observe que o código bloqueia o paralelismo no momento do .get() do objeto Future, portanto, o .get() só deve ser feito após submeter as duas threads ao pool.
        ExecutorService executorService = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(2);
        //Recebe as duas jogadas de maneira assíncrona
        Future<String> jogada1 = executorService.submit(new JogadaInput());
        Future<String> jogada2 = executorService.submit(new JogadaInput());

        executorService.shutdown();
        try {
            executorService.awaitTermination(Long.MAX_VALUE, TimeUnit.NANOSECONDS);

            //Obtém as jogadas feitas na outra thread.
            String jogadaFeita1 = jogada1.get();
            String jogadaFeita2 = jogada2.get();
        } catch (InterruptedException | ExecutionException e) {
            Thread.currentThread().interrupt();
        }

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While waiting for sleep to overcome me last night, I was fretting about beginning my next novel: Will I be able to write another one? Am I a one-book-wonder? Am I losing muscle mass by sitting ten hours a day? Will I turn into a jellyfish? That sort of thing. I'm good at fretting, especially at 2am. It feels right.
The thing is, I've done so much fretting in my life that now I handle it much better. I know it's worse after midnight, and I know it can often be mixed with unforeseen, hopefully brilliant ideas. So I now let the fretting run rampant, and trust that eventually the latent creative energy (which I believe causes my worries) will surface into some new idea.
Last night, my fretting suddenly jogged a memory of a mantra I used to repeat. When I was writing my first novel, The Stowaways, I would take a twenty minute walk every day to clear my head, usually when I had reached that point in the day where it felt like the cells of my brain were glued together with gelatinous oatmeal. With each step on the path, I would chant one syllable of the following mantra: "I-will-write-the-best-nov-el-that-I-can-and-I-will-acc-ept-what-ev-er-out-come-I-re-ceive." That wasn't the exact mantra, because I forgot it after finishing that novel, when it no longer mattered. But that was the gist of it. With every step of my walk, the oatmeal hardened and cracked off, and a bit of dialogue I needed to drop in and fix that plot hole would suddenly come to me.
For me, a mantra must encapsulate letting go of expectation to allow the natural path of creativity to evolve. I don't believe my writing comes entirely from my own mind, you see. I believe it partially comes from allowing the universe to pitch a tent in my brain for a while, trusting that it knows how to tell a great story over a campfire. Then I just write it down as best as my skill allows me. The universe, after all, knows a lot more about life than I do.
If you had a walking mantra, what would it be?
← The Birth of "The Stowaways" : complete. Motivation: multiplied.


It seems that most people have a selection of books that could do some serious damage if dropped on feet. One of mine is a copy of Delia Smith's How to Cook (it's amazing what kind of offers you can get when the cover is falling off), which lives on a shelf in my college room looking quite innocent. When I was looking for something new to cook a while back, I turned to it, as, with a title like "How to Cook", it surely had some recipes that a cook like me could cope with.
The recipe I came across was her "Chinese Stir-Fried Rice".
One of the things I miss most when I am in Cambridge is a reasonable variety of takeaway shops. If someone could point me in the direction of a half-decent fish and chip shop that doesn't charge an arm and a leg, I'm be much obliged. Generally, one of the first things I ask for when I get home at the end of term is "could we have fish and chips next week?" or "could we maybe have Chinese soon?", generally accompanied by some statement about how I haven't had any for over two months.
So I set out to make my version of Delia's fried rice to see if I could bridge the gap.
I will be brutally honest and say that this recipe was a bit of a learning curve for me, not least because I found out that if I am going to cycle back from Sainsburys with a box of eggs, they ideally need to be well-cushioned (one of them, sadly, did not survive the trip). Secondly, that I needed to find other recipes to use up said eggs, as my baking skills leave a lot to be desired and I don't actually have any baking tins anyway. Thirdly, that for all the fact that rice is a staple ingredient in my kitchen cupboard, I've been overcooking it for two years. I can't say that I now have perfectly fluffy rice worthy of Masterchef or the like, but a few attempts at this has definitely helped my cooking in general.
I am not going to make any comments about the authenticity of this recipe, even to the standard of your average takeaway. I had to adapt Delia's recipe, not least because she asks for dried shrimps and dried mushrooms, and I was not willing to go to the effort of cooking with – or even looking for – either. But it was still the simplest version I found, and I made my first batch and thought "why didn't I do this before?" Not only was it ridiculously quick (quite possibly the fastest full meal I've ever made) but it was all done in one pan and didn't leave much washing up to do, which are always positives in my book. Also, it was so colourful I am tempted to make it again next week just to see how many different colours I can get in it, because how often do you find a plate of food that looks that interesting?
One note: the rice needs to be pre-cooked and cooled. If you want to get a pre-cooked portion, then by all means, but I found that taking some time out of work at about midday to cook a portion, rinse it under cold water and stick it in the fridge worked perfectly well.
One portion of rice, cooked and cooled. Cook, then rinse it in a colander in cold water and put it in the fridge until you need it.


In honor of the first day of August rolling in (I'm sorry, where did summer go?!) I thought it would be fun to put together a little fall trend preview outfit! Oh the irony of writing this post while it's a smoldering 90 degrees outside… what we do for fashion! ;) While I fully intend on ringing every last bit of summer out of August, I'd be lying if I said the allure of cool, fall mornings hasn't already been getting to me. Something tells me that I'm not the only southern girl feeling this way!
One thing I love about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the peek it gives us into fall and winter fashion, and there were a few recurring trends I saw scattered throughout!
Blush // If there is one stand-out shade for fall fashion, it's blush! From cozy cardigans to handbags and shoes, this feminine hue softly brightens up the darker colors more commonly associated with winter. Pair with whites and creams for a delicate, light look, or incorporate into navys and hunter greens for a pop of pretty. This is one color you can buy now and wear all year long.
Bell Sleeves // We saw bell sleeves pop up this spring, and it's safe to say they aren't going anywhere this winter! From casual sweaters to cocktail dresses, this flourish adds a bit of fun to any ensemble. For maximum wearability, make sure the sleeves don't hit past your wrist. If you're petite like me, a quick (and inexpensive) trip to the tailor quickly solves bell sleeves that are too long!
Suede // Something about suede feels so cozy to me, and I'm thrilled to see its being incorporated all over the place this fall. The material makes for a soft, refined alternative to classic leather. You'll find it used for boots, jackets, skirts and handbags alike!
Long Cardigans // All you ladies who love to layer, time to get excited! The long cardigan is sure to be a closet staple of girls everywhere this fall and winter. I already scooped up a couple from the sale, and have had so much fun mixing and matching them to create different looks. I recommend buying both a dark color (think black or navy) and a light (blush or oatmeal) for maximum versatility this coming season.
Big Bags // While the classic cross body isn't going anywhere, the star of this fall's show is the big bag! Think hobos, satchels and totes… anything that makes a statement. Since I'm a chronic pack rat, I'm already excited at all the room this style gives!
Needless to say, with so many fun trends on the horizon I can't wait to see where my wardrobe takes me this fall. Don't forget, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on Sunday, August 6th, and prices will go up at its close. Also, word on the street is that restocks are going live today, so if you've been pining away for a sold-out item, it's worth re-checking to see if it's back!
Even though I'll be sad to see summer end, I can't wait for the cozy fall clothes that I get to wear. Those glasses look so cute on you !
Such lovely tips and trends for fall. I've been scouting for cardigans and this post came at a very good time.
Yes! Fall trends would be what I need now! Visiting San Francisco and it feels like winter here! 😳 So cold!! Love blush tones! Thanks!
I live in Texas too so I know about the intense heat. How can I adjust to the changing weather between being still too hot for a coat but not too cold for a big sweater.
How on earth is it August already??! I keep asking myself that all day!
I have loved the suede material for like forever so glad it is on fashion now and you really rock those glasses.
Can't wait for fall! I purchased two great sweaters in the Nordstrom that I'm so excited to style. I'll just have to wait till it's not 90 degrees out. Love you Kate!


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Q: Authentication with apache: pass group as header to application server I would like to use Apache web server as a reverse proxy in front of an application server to handle authentication.
The idea is that after authentication Apache will pass on the user and group(s) to the app server in request headers.
How can I capture the group(s) of the authenticated user in an environment variable so that I can use it for setting request headers?
I've managed to write the user to a header like so:
RewriteCond %{LA-U:REMOTE_USER} (.+)
RewriteRule . - [E=RU:%1,NS]
RequestHeader set X-Forwarded-User %{RU}e

I'm assuming it would be similar for groups, but I can't find what variable I should use in RewriteCond. (Or is there another way to do it?)
RewriteCond %{???} (.+)  # <--- what variable should I use here
RewriteRule . - [E=RG:%1,NS]
RequestHeader set X-Forwarded-User-Groups %{RG}e

A more complete example of the configuration I'm trying to use:
<VirtualHost *:80>
    ProxyPass / http://localhost:8080/
    ProxyPassReverse / http://localhost:8080/

    <Location />
        AuthType Basic
        AuthBasicProvider file
        AuthName "Restricted Content"

        AuthUserFile "/path/to/userfile"
        AuthGroupFile "/path/to/groupfile"
        Require group users
        Require group admins

        RewriteEngine On

        RewriteCond %{LA-U:REMOTE_USER} (.+)
        RewriteRule . - [E=RU:%1,NS]
        RequestHeader set X-Forwarded-User %{RU}e

        RewriteCond %{???} (.+)
        RewriteRule . - [E=RG:%1,NS]
        RequestHeader set X-Forwarded-User-Groups %{RG}e

        RequestHeader unset Authorization
    </Location>
</VirtualHost>

A: I just had the same issue, and after an extensive search and looking at the mod_authz_groupfile.c source it just doesn't seem possible with just configuration.
The group is not exposed as a variable, and there doesn't seem to be a way to use the require group statement in an expression. You could probably get the group into a variable using the RewriteMap directive to read the AuthGroupsFile again with a custom external command (the default commands like txt aren't sufficient), but that is way complicated and probably slow.
Note that using the file function to read the AuthGroupsFile within an <If> expression will not work, as the expression is evaluated before authentication and thus the value of the REMOTE_USER variable will not yet be available.


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You'll report into the Project Director and have overall responsibility for the management of the site.
You'll be a solutions person, somebody who works with people rather than against them and you'll be great at partnering with your subbies to get the best possible outcome.
To be successful you'll ideally have 5+ years' experience managing multiple trades on site. You'll have a strong grasp of H&S, Quality Management, Materials management & logistics. You'll ideally have previous complex build experience – projects like Hospitals, University labs, pharma & data centre.


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Q: can't serialize access for this transaction in spring batch I am using Spring batch with spring boot for process my Csv file. When i run the application i am getting below error trace.
2018-08-27 16:23:35.694  INFO 12016 --- [nio-9004-exec-1] o.s.b.c.r.s.JobRepositoryFactoryBean     : No database type set, using meta data indicating: ORACLE
2018-08-27 16:23:36.025  INFO 12016 --- [nio-9004-exec-1] o.s.b.c.l.support.SimpleJobLauncher      : No TaskExecutor has been set, defaulting to synchronous executor.
2018-08-27 16:23:36.898  INFO 12016 --- [nio-9004-exec-1] o.s.b.f.xml.XmlBeanDefinitionReader      : Loading XML bean definitions from class path resource [org/springframework/jdbc/support/sql-error-codes.xml]
2018-08-27 16:23:36.965  INFO 12016 --- [nio-9004-exec-1] o.s.jdbc.support.SQLErrorCodesFactory    : SQLErrorCodes loaded: [DB2, Derby, H2, HSQL, Informix, MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Sybase]
2018-08-27 16:23:37.005 ERROR 12016 --- [nio-9004-exec-1] o.a.c.c.C.[.[.[/].[dispatcherServlet]    : Servlet.service() for servlet [dispatcherServlet] in context with path [] threw exception [Request processing failed; nested exception is org.springframework.dao.CannotSerializeTransactionException: PreparedStatementCallback; SQL [INSERT INTO BATCH_JOB_EXECUTION_CONTEXT (SHORT_CONTEXT, SERIALIZED_CONTEXT, JOB_EXECUTION_ID) VALUES(?, ?, ?)]; ORA-08177: can't serialize access for this transaction
; nested exception is java.sql.SQLException: ORA-08177: can't serialize access for this transaction
] with root cause

java.sql.SQLException: ORA-08177: can't serialize access for this transaction

        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CTTIoer.processError(T4CTTIoer.java:450) ~[ojdbc7-12.1.0.1.jar!/:12.1.0.1.0]
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CTTIoer.processError(T4CTTIoer.java:399) ~[ojdbc7-12.1.0.1.jar!/:12.1.0.1.0]
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4C8Oall.processError(T4C8Oall.java:1017) ~[ojdbc7-12.1.0.1.jar!/:12.1.0.1.0]
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CTTIfun.receive(T4CTTIfun.java:655) ~[ojdbc7-12.1.0.1.jar!/:12.1.0.1.0]
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CTTI

After some search in google i find we have to instantiate JobRepositoryFactoryBean. so i did the same in my BatchConfiguration as below.
@Autowired
    private DataSource dataSource;
@Autowired
    private DataSourceTransactionManager transactionManager;

 @Bean
        public JobRepositoryFactoryBean jobRepository() throws SQLException{
            JobRepositoryFactoryBean factoryBean = new JobRepositoryFactoryBean();
            factoryBean.setDatabaseType("ORACLE");
            factoryBean.setDataSource(dataSource);
            factoryBean.setTransactionManager(transactionManager);
            factoryBean.setIsolationLevelForCreate("ISOLATION_READ_UNCOMMITTED");
            return factoryBean;

        }

And the Datasource ** and **TransactionManager beans are in my DBConfiguration as below.
@Bean
        public DataSource dataSource() throws SQLException
        {
            OracleDataSource dataSource = new OracleDataSource();
            dataSource.setUser("xxxxxx");
            dataSource.setPassword("xxxxx");
            dataSource.setURL("xxxxx");
            dataSource.setImplicitCachingEnabled(true);
            dataSource.setFastConnectionFailoverEnabled(true);

            return dataSource;

        }

@Bean(name="transactionManager")
        public PlatformTransactionManager  transactionManager() throws SQLException{

            DataSourceTransactionManager transactionManager = new DataSourceTransactionManager(this.dataSource());
            return transactionManager;

        }

Then i am getting below error
***************************
APPLICATION FAILED TO START
***************************

Description:

Field transactionManager in com.comcast.FileProcess.configuration.SprintgBatchConfiguration required a bean of type 'org.springframework.jdbc.datasource.DataSourceTransactionManager' that could not be found.
        - Bean method 'transactionManager' in 'DataSourceTransactionManagerAutoConfiguration.DataSourceTransactionManagerConfiguration' not loaded because @ConditionalOnMissingBean (types: org.springframework.transaction.PlatformTransactionManager; SearchStrategy: all) found bean 'transactionManager'

Action:

Consider revisiting the conditions above or defining a bean of type 'org.springframework.jdbc.datasource.DataSourceTransactionManager' in your configuration.

Can any one help me to resolve this issues and to run my batch process.

A: In regards to the APPLICATION FAILED TO START error, you need to make your transaction manager bean definition method return the actual type DataSourceTransactionManager and not PlatformTransactionManager:
@Bean(name="transactionManager")
    public DataSourceTransactionManager  transactionManager() throws SQLException{

        DataSourceTransactionManager transactionManager = new DataSourceTransactionManager(this.dataSource());
        return transactionManager;

    }

In regards to the java.sql.SQLException: ORA-08177: can't serialize access for this transaction error, it looks like the IsolationLevelForCreate is still ISOLATION_SERIALIZABLE and your database is unable to serialize the transaction. This is probably due to your job repository which is not taken into account. I would make the jobRepository method return the job repository itself (as in the example here) and not the factory bean:
@Bean
    public JobRepository jobRepository() throws SQLException{
        JobRepositoryFactoryBean factoryBean = new JobRepositoryFactoryBean();
        factoryBean.setDatabaseType("ORACLE");
        factoryBean.setDataSource(dataSource);
        factoryBean.setTransactionManager(transactionManager);
        factoryBean.setIsolationLevelForCreate("ISOLATION_READ_UNCOMMITTED");
        return factoryBean.getObject();
    }

This way, your job repository will be correctly configured with ISOLATION_READ_UNCOMMITTED and your database will not try to serialize transactions.


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Arya's Cave
मैं आज भी फेंके हुए पैसे नही उठाता
wheels on flesh
Inaction
The Growth Mindset : Telling Penguins to Flap Harder ?
Language as a tool of war
Brothel and the Book store
What is a civilisation? How do you measure the height reached by the soul of a nation? I say that it can be measured by these two things: A Brothel and a Book Store.
If you ever happen to be in a foreign country and wish to know how evolved its citizens really are,if you wish to see beyond the veil of tall skyscrapers and crowds covered in the latest excesses, go to these two places. Do not go to those culture and language exchange clubs for those are scams, deluding you with historical significance,of how things should be, of how they would like you to see them, but not how they are.
A brothel shows you how they look at sex. Is it legal? Notice the quality of the whores. Are they healthy? Notice the locality of the place. Is it in the dark end of an obscure road or the city center? A truly civilised society rejoices sex in any form, instead of trying to hide it like a sin.
A book store on the other hand. shows the intellectual capabilities of the society. Notice the people visiting these stores. Are they young or old? Young customers indicate a society willing to learn.What books are being bought? If all that most people buy are self-help books you know that it's a sick society, struggling to survive. On the other hand, an interest in literature, art or philosophy is an indication of a mature soul.
The most civilized state will hence have a whorehouse alongside a bookstore, both filled with people, young and old, right at the center of the city.
Tags books, capitalism, city planning, civil, civilised, life, literature, mature, non-fiction, philosophy, sex, sin, society, thought, writing
moaning of life
A second child was born to a family from Laos. People from the dorm were gathering to celebrate with the couple in the park nearby. A picnic-like atmosphere was created in half an hour, with foods and drinks, laughter and songs.
And I think to myself," Why,this is just fucking annoying."
What are they celebrating about? That poor sod! The things he will have to go through competing for a share of the world's resources. Only a group of lunatics would celebrate such a tragedy. Don't we have enough people already? Why more?
Cities are growing taller with nowhere to spread. People are being squeezed inside bird cages, with walls so thin, you can hear your neighbour's intimate,midnight conversations. And yet we are popping babies out one after another.
I don't get why people want to have children in the first place. Sex, I get. But why reproduction? I find thinking about pregnancy rather revolting.
I was looking at news from China and they have this one-child policy. I read that it has prevented some 400 million births since 1970. Some people have criticised it on grounds of human rights, hefty fines, etc.
But hey! It works you know.
I read somewhere that if all the world's people were to live the American life, then we would need 4 more Earths. It's clear that we don't have the resources to provide a good life to everybody. Then what are we celebrating about? What do we say to the baby? "Welcome kid, to a mildly satisfying life."
I think we have got this the wrong way round:We should mourn a life and celebrate a death.
I once heard some sort of a buddhist monk telling his followers a story.A child was born and the first thing he said was,
Oh no! Not again!
I believe the kid in the dorm was feeling something similar.
Tags beginning, birth, buddhism, capitalism, china, city planning, death, decision, journey, life, non-fiction, philosophy, population, prose, society, story, thought, tragedy, writing
On Giving Charity
Nor is just ten years old. But don't be fooled by his tender age. He has already won the Responsible Global Citizens Award for earning the highest credits on the Consumption and Waste Contribution Program. He had been eyeing the coveted award for the last two years and now his success has turned him into quite a star in his neighbourhood and school for this extraordinary work of charity.
Thousands of people across the developed nations have signed up for this program, aimed at providing much-needed aid to the less fortunate parts of the world. It goes without saying that it is the single-largest, consumer-driven, humanitarian, global endeavour to alleviate hunger,curable diseases and lack of proper clothing and shelter from the poorer nations.
According to the award winning economist,Tim Smith,
Capitalism's current success lies in the proper hybridization of consumerism with sacred virtues of charity and cooperation.
To qualify for this Program, you need to download the Consumption and Waste Contribution App(CWCA) available on all platforms.There are two types of Credits that you can earn:1.Consumption Credit and 2.Disposal Credit
1. Consumption Credit: It is the credit that you can earn when you buy a product.Whenever you buy from places like McMickeys or Sunbucks, 1% of the money will go to various charity organisations.What's more, you earn a full 10 credit points in your CWCA.
The more you consume, the more credits you gain and the more charitable activity you can pride yourself with.
Also, don't forget to like and share their products on your SNSs. You earn 1 credits per like and 5 for a share.
2. Disposal Credit: Now this is where the real genius of the Program comes into play.As we all know, in 2020, in a massive undertaking, the multi-billion dollar Sewage and Household Waste Corridor was constructed, diverting all waste products to the under-developed world.
Despite protestations by several, mostly ignorant "activists", scientific researches have categorically concluded that sewage and household food wastes, though undesirable to us, contains several nutrients which can sustain those living in despicable poverty.
It is thus, our responsibility to consume,urinate and defecate as much as possible. The principle of charity here, is of course,
"Giving anything is better than nothing, even if it's shit".
To earn credits, just use the Creditor Biometric Screener to confirm your identity in the washroom and garbage bins.
"….charity degrades and demoralises… Charity creates a multitude of sins."- Oscar Wilde
Charity and Cultural Capitalism:
Tags capitalism, charity, Fiction, longreads, non-fiction, philosophy, writing


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Solar under net metering reaches 3.6 GW in Brazil
According to Brazilian solar association ABSolar, there are currently more than 300,000 distributed generation PV systems connected to the country's grid.
September 29, 2020 Pilar Sánchez Molina
Image: Assy, pixabay
From pv magazine Latam.
The Brazilian solar association ABSolar has carried out a study on grid-connected photovoltaic distributed generation, which in Brazil includes all PV systems not exceeding 5 MW in size installed under the net metering regime. In total, there is more than 3.6 GW of installed power of distributed generation from photovoltaic solar sources throughout the country, representing more than 18.2 billion reais (€2.81 billion) in accumulated investments since 2012 and more than 108,000 jobs.
According to the association, in the number of systems installed, residential consumers are in the lead, representing 72.5% of the total. That figure is followed by companies in the commerce and services sectors (17.7%), rural consumers (6.8%), industries (2.6%), the public sector (0.4%), public services (0.03%) and public lighting (0.01%).
Regarding installed power, consumers in the commerce and services sectors appear in first place, with 39.1% of the installed power in the country, closely followed by residential consumers (38%), rural consumers (12.7%), industries (8.8%), public energy (1.2%) and other types, such as public services (0.1%) and public lighting (0.02% ).
According to ABSolar, in the last 12 months around 162,000 new solar generation systems were added in Brazil, which implies a growth of more than 130% compared to last year. In the quarter prior to the start of the pandemic, between the months of December and February, connections increased by more than 30% to 52,200.
"In the crises of 2015 and 2016, Brazil's GDP dropped by around 3.5% per year, but the photovoltaic solar energy sector grew more than 100% per year," said Absolar CEO Rodrigo Sauaia. "Now, after the most acute phase of the current pandemic, photovoltaic solar energy will once again drive Brazil's recovery. Solar energy will be part of the solution, both for our society and for the environment."
According to a recent report from Brazilian consultancy Greener, the Brazilian solar market appears not to have been significantly slowed by the Covid-19 crisis. The consultancy reports that total module shipments in the market in the first half of the year totaled 2,599 MW, with panel imports reaching 2,490 MW and domestic products accounting for 109 MW, which represents around 4.4% of the total market share.
Pilar Sánchez Molina
Pilar worked as managing editor for an international solar magazine, in addition to editing books, primarily in the fields of literature and art. She joined pv magazine in May 2017, where she manages the Spanish newsletter and website and helps write and edit articles for the daily news section in Latin America.
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Our company works with a lot of organizations ranging from the world's largest to start-ups. We also coach a lot of individuals. While each engagement is very different, at there core there's one common theme, they are trying to discover the secret to success.
Clients may be looking at how to raise sales performance, how/what products to bring to market, how to grow/expand/improve, how to beat the competition, how to establish market leadership.
While many consultants tend to wrap a lot of fancy studies, analysis and stuff around the projects, perhaps to justify outrageous fees. The secret to sales success, actually any kind of success, is really pretty easy.
It can be encapsulated in three words: Do What Works!
Conceptually, it's so simple, but in execution, it seems so difficult.
We know we have to prospect, to find new customers and new opportunities. Prospecting has always worked, but why do we continue to avoid it, spending lots of time and money to discover new ways to find customers?
We know qualification is critical. Yet how many pipelines are filled with deals that are simply wishful thinking or the wrong deals?
We know the customer doesn't need us to educate them about our products. We know they want us to help them with their business and their goals. But instead, we continue to engage with pitches about our companies and our products.
We know preparation, planning, research works. But how often do we see someone sitting down and writing down a sales call plan? A deal strategy? An account/territory plan?
We know the sales process is based on our past experience of doing what works, what causes us to close deals. But so many don't have or use the sales process.
We know training doesn't have an impact unless it's integrated into the fabric of our businesses and strategies, unless managers continue to reinforce it in their coaching. But how effectively do we do this?
We know we win by creating superior and differentiated value. We know people buy value. So why do we constantly make it about price?
We know the best way to drive top performance is through coaching our people. But coaching just doesn't get done.
I could go on and on, but you understand the point. Success is really pretty simple, but we tend to muck it up by making things too complex, by not paying attention to the details, by coming up with complex strategies rather than simplifying. Sometimes these answers are too simple, so we look for something more complex to describe tough issues. But the answer is always the same, do what works.
Sometimes what works is tough, demanding, and requires disciplined execution, so we try to take short cuts–but they don't work. But we keep trying to find short cuts or magic solutions to avoid doing what works.
Success comes down to three words: Do What Works!
Success means doing what works all the time, everyday, regardless of how tough it might be.
There's a corollary to this, that we consultants also leverage a huge amount, again charging exorbitant fees.
It's a little longer and more complex, but equally intuitive: Stop Doing What Doesn't Work!
We all know the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over, expecting a different outcome. Yet we continue to persist, spending more time, more resource, more money, when the answer is simple: Stop it!
There are a lot of really tough challenges we help our clients with. Sometimes figuring out what works requires an outside view, sometimes we are too close to the situation to see the obvious. So I don't want to discourage you from calling us up. But try doing these two things. Commit fully to it, keep it simple, execute.
You'll be amazed with what you can accomplish.
Do What Works, Don't Do What Doesn't!


For many generations Ashburnham Place was the historical home of the Ashburnham Family. In 1960 the house and 220 acres of surrounding parkland were given to the Ashburnham Christian Trust by John Bickersteth. Today Ashburnham Place is still stewarded by the Ashburnham Christian Trust and is home to a serving community of Christians from many traditions.
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I was raised in the truth my whole life, my immediate family are jws and my moms mom is a witness as well as my fathers mom. Other than that the rest of my family are non jws. I was raised very balanced, my parents never forced the truth on me or my siblings like most of my friends parents did getting baptized at ridiculous ages! My parents like to drink and have a good time and weren't witness freaks as I have always called them! Haha We tried to make most meetings as well as once in a while do family worship and go out in service. We have always been pretty average active witnesses. Pretty much my whole life going to meetings I always had something in the back of my mind, knowing, well when I turn 18 I don't know if this is what I want. I always just wanted to live a normal life and be a normal kid/ teenager. I longed to go to parties in high school, go to prom and all the dances, go hang out with kids from school and not be so different from everyone. Apparently this thinking was wrong and I needed to only have witness friends and only hang with boys if chaperoned. The older I got the "worse I got". My family had always moved a lot so we never had a set group of witness friends we grew up with so it was always just me and my siblings. Until high school we settled in Orange County. All of a sudden I had all these friends and it made going to meetings and not having friends at school easier. That didn't last long! I realized shortly how phony baloney these people were, everything was about image! My sister and I were the outcasts because we weren't baptized yet. It was such a joke and although young and blinded somewhat, I always knew I knew something or felt something different than everyone else. The number one thing I always questioned was, if we all feel so strongly about the truth and believed it so wholeheartedly, isn't that how everyone else feels about their religion or their god? So we KNOW this is the truth, but don't they feel the exact same way, how do we know we are right? It just didn't make sense to me. Anyways my sister was the perfect witness daughter who obeyed and did whatever she was told, I however was considered "bad" because I wanted to be a normal teenager! The older I got the more I knew I didn't want this, not so much because I didn't believe it but because I wanted to be "normal". I got in trouble multiple times for messing around with guys here and there. It truly makes me sick thinking back and how they ask exactly what you did, even my parents asked step by step and I told them!!! How stupid of me. But that's what happens you feel sick with guilt and that's how I felt my whole life. And what for what? Hooking up with guys? I wasn't baptized so I never got publicly in trouble but it happened 3 different times either cause I got caught or felt guilty. When I was 18 going on 19 I couldn't take it anymore. I decided to sit my parents down and tell them I didn't want to go to meetings anymore, I had started smoking some weed here and there and hanging with friends from college more and more but having to lie about it. I was just sick of living a life being guilty about nothing! I really wasn't a bad person just a teenager. It was the hardest thing I ever did! After I told them I wanted to take it all back but I knew there was no going back and I had to move out. They asked if they can do anything to change my mind but I said no. Moved out with a friend my family continued to give me money each week until I finished college which was only a couple months away. We talked here and there but pretty much just them saying to come back. I planned on going and living the life I wanted and not feeling guilty about! However, immediately after leaving I met my now husband who was an inactive brother. I had been hanging out with a couple from my family's hall who weren't very strong in the truth so they still talked to me after I moved out and I met my hubby, he was not going to meetings and we hit it off right away and dated for about a year on and off, then the pressure started coming from out families. It was such a scandal we were living together!!! Our family's were both in the same hall too!:/ oops. Haha. Trying to make this a long story short sorry this is so long, we basically went back to meetings for our family, my hubby had stopped going before because of being discouraged by the brothers and sisters, but we did it and got right with the elders and went back for about a year, however we were still living together the whole time. My heart wasn't in it when we started going back. But I missed my family and so did my hubby. We then decided we were going to move back to our family's hall.....big mistake. The family drama was horrid, the brothers started harrassing us about dating because I was not baptized. It got to the point where both of our entire families, not to mention he had multiple siblings married with kids in the hall, but they brought everyone in the back room for a secret meeting about my then boyfriend and I! Even though we both lived on our own! They told our families if we continued dating and not listening to the elders and they associated with us there would be a marking talk about it!!!!! At that point my hubby and I were done, we already were sick of having to tip toe around everyone being called out if we missed meetings, saying we needed to have chaperones which we never did. It was just plain stupid. In the midst of all of this, my relationship with my family was already bad because thy didn't approve of my hubby. So after our family got pulled in the back we stopped going to meetings....then guess what happened. I got pregnant! Icing on the cake right? We never stepped foot back in the hall but you can be sure that the elders were allllllll over it. The called and texted a million times, sent certified letters, then finally at 7:00 at night showed up at our doorstep with another letter, that next week my hubby was df'd. They were on a mission and it makes me sick! We both refused to meet with anyone. Although I am not baptized we are both now being shunned by both our families. It's very upsetting and sad. At first I was sad, then angry! What god wants family to cut off their children or siblings! My hubby is done for good and feel my eyes have been opened but it's so hard to think what I've known my whole life isn't right. But I see the people and elders and families and how they act and it's truly sickening. Random people off the street are better than have the witnesses I know. It's all about image and who's invited to this function and who is a pioneer Who goes to bethel! Meanwhile these people are living double lives! It's about what you do not who you are! Now that I am having a baby I could never imagine shunning my child regardless of their beliefs or lifestyle! I'm so angry and sad and confused to soon be raising a child and to find out what I thought was right may not be. It's terrifying, however funny, my relationship with my husband is better than ever, and I wake up happy every morning. Guilt free! Although I miss my family I am living my life, and not doing anything wrong! This post is so long I apologize but had to get it all out! Thanks for reading if you have time.
People are only as good as how they treat others. It's so weird to me that JWs are all hung up on "being perfect" but can't even be good to their own families.
Welcome to the forum. You are spot on in your assessment of the them, it's all show and no love. I was raised in a fairly strict jw family, got baptized at 16 and didn't start questioning things till a few years ago. I had a difficult time wirh the congregation when I was dating my husband too. We were 18/19 when we first started seeing each other and many didn't like it because he was newly studying and only an unbaptized publisher. Anyways I was prevented from pioneering(blessing in disguise) because he wasn't baptized and yet he had tried to get baptized and had even started going over questions but the elders stopped him in the middle of it because he was dating me. Talk about a catch 22, it was such a horrible time. It didn't push us away but it certainly didn't endear us with the organization. He eventually got baptized and we got married at 19/20. Now we've been married 12 years and have exited together as a family. Best thing ever.
Welcome Ghiagirl, I hope that you and your husband live happily together and WTBTS free. The WTBTS is a dangerous cult for many reasons including forcing family members to strictly shun loved ones for not following the WTBTS's petty doctrines.
You face a challenge because your bf and you tried to do the right thing (going back). Too many here have learned the hard way of the deceptive nature of the borg. Trying to do right always backfires. They are the masters of the blindside.
It's terrifying, however funny, my relationship with my husband is better than ever, and I wake up happy every morning. Guilt free!
This is the great development in your lives. Hopefully, you will enjoy the joy of parenthood, and, as we move further and further from non-Armageddon, hopefully many other families forced to shun will also wake up.
Welcome, so glad you and hubby have your freedom and your baby will be given choices in life.
Nice post, you put things in to perspective of how the Borg and most of the people in it are.
At last you can lead an honest life - something which your family can't do.
It is a shock to discover that what you believed was true, was a business disguised as "the true religion" - and we fell for it!
However, count your blessings, because the real truth has set you free!
Great read, I enjoyed reading your experience. Welcome to the forum. Don't you feel better after writing that? I recommend every ex-dub do that even if they don't post it in a forum.
Welcome Ghiagirl. I'm glad you are free of that cult and wake up happy every morning, feeling no guilt. Congratulations on the baby! So sorry your family are shunning you, mine did the same so I know it's hard. Just think your child will grow up mentally healthy and happy and be able to go to university like my daughter.
My daughter had Christmas and birthdays and it was such fun for me too to learn how to celebrate plus she had lots of friends. You can give all this to your child, just remember that when you feel lonely.


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The big investment questions for 2017
By Patrick Commins
Updated January 2, 2017 — 6.40pm first published at 12.30pm
After a year of drama and upsets, investors shouldn't be expecting a more sedate pace in 2017. Here are some of the big questions hanging over the market as we start the new year.
Will it be a good year for the ASX?
It's the $1.6 trillion question, and equity strategists at the big investment houses have been earning their oversized pay packets trying to do the impossible and predict where the sharemarket will end 2017. Not that their forecasts for 2016 did that badly.
In late 2015, the median forecast from a survey of 10 brokers had the S&P/ASX 200 index ending 2016 at 5550 points, not that far below the 5666 points we got on Friday's close.
Looking ahead, and the median strategist predicts the ASX 200 will end the year at 5800 points, implying a capital gain of only 2.4 per cent. Add in the market's expected net dividend yield of 4.5 per cent, on Bloomberg numbers, and an investor in the benchmark measure could be expected to earn you close to 7 per cent, before fees and taxes.
US President-elect Donald Trump has taken a strong stand against free trade. Credit:AP
Not bad, but not a great potential return profile given the riskiness of equities.
After knocking it out of the park in 2016 – the ASX's mining sector surged close to 40 per cent – investors are wondering how much further this trend has to go. There are reasons to be optimistic, even for those who missed out on the massive gains of the past 12 months or so.
"It's late, but the party isn't over," reckon Goldman Sachs analysts, who were themselves late to the party and only upgraded their view on miners to "overweight" in early December.
"While we believe the iron ore price will fall over the next few years, the demand picture appears to be continuing to improve and given the gap between current spot prices and the (rising) consensus expectations we expect the mining sector will continue to enjoy earnings upgrades over the next six months," they write.
Morgan Stanley strategists, who had more luck calling the resources revival in 2016, also reckon the sector's outperformance can be extended.
They say that the ramp up in commodity prices continues to feed through to earnings upgrades and solid share price momentum, "which have historically been too important to ignore".
Will Australia fall into recession?
In 2016 Australia's economy racked up 25 years without two consecutive quarters of negative growth – the technical definition of a recession. Can it keep this incredible run going?
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch interest rate strategist Tony Morriss is optimistic. He reckons this will be the year that we surpass the Netherlands' modern-day record of 103 consecutive quarters without a recession.
But that's not to say it will all be plain sailing. For one, the economy actually shrank over the three months to September. Economists expect it to bounce back over the December quarter, but high underemployment, weak wage growth, and heavy household debt burdens should depress consumer spending.
Meanwhile, most analysts expect the housing boom that has carried the economy over the past couple of years to wane through 2017 and into 2018. A muddle-through scenario for the economy would see the RBA keeping interest rates on hold, although some still see room for lower rates. Much depends on the continued health of our major trading partner, China.
Will China stumble badly?
Not yet, is the consensus. In late 2015, President Xi Jinping proposed that annual GDP growth should be no less than 6.5 per cent over the five years to 2020. China experts appear confident that Chinese policymakers can achieve their goals in 2017, after proving their commitment with another gush of government stimulus in 2016. Perhaps even too confident, Citi head of emerging markets economics David Lubin says.
Lubin points to "a very entrenched consensus that China will be fine in 2017". He believes this equanimity could be challenged in 2017 as a formerly "benign" US Federal Reserve begins lifting rates, making China's management of its currency and capital account more challenging. Lubin also notes that a year of government stimulus has increased imbalances within the economy, such as in the property market.
"We expect Beijing to kick the proverbial can down the road in 2017, focusing more on growth than reforms in a politically sensitive year," Nomura economists wrote, referring to the ruling Communist Party's national congress late this year.
"We expect China's reported GDP to continue to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2017, underpinned by large fiscal stimulus."
But the Nomura economists also cautioned against complacency.
"Underneath this facade of remarkably stable growth is an economy addicted to credit. We believe the consensus is too sanguine over the risk of Beijing losing its grip on the economy."
What will Donald Trump do in 2017?
Perhaps the biggest question from a global perspective is what policies the US President-elect will pursue following his inauguration on January 20. He could quite possibly label China a "currency manipulator" on his first day in power, as he has promised to do, despite the fact that the Chinese are intervening not in order to weaken their currency but to keep it from dropping further than it already has.
Talk of punitive tariffs on Chinese imports at this point seems to be just that – talk. And certainly that is how the market has taken it.
In fact, investors appear to have discounted the worst implications of Trump's campaign policies – trade wars and a mass eviction of illegal immigrants, for example – and instead focused on stimulatory promises such as massive infrastructure spending and hefty tax cuts.
Nobody really knows how Trump will act once in the White House, but many investors seem to have pinned their hopes on him. The deflating of these hopes may prove to be the guiding force for markets this year.
Patrick Commins reports and comments on trends and news in domestic and global investment markets.


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Press Release: Advisory Board Announced
5 Prominent Business Leaders To Advise Company
Written by Christa Ardley on 03 February 2021
In a continued statement of Bitcoin SV industry collaboration, Bitstocks today announced the formation of a new Advisory Board and the five leading business people who will sit upon it.
Joining Michael Hudson, CEO of Bitstocks, on the Board will be:
Alex Agut, CEO of Handcash
Serge Conesa, CEO of Immersion4
Nassim Haramein, CEO of Torus Tech
Elena Meskhi, CEO of Elena Meskhi & Co
Josh Petty, CEO of Twetch
Of the appointments to the Advisory Board, Hudson said:
"These are some of the sharpest minds in the space, both in that they're experts in the technology and that every single one of them is pro-humanity. That was a significant part of our selection process - choosing people who are smart and who put their money where their mouth is with what they're building, but who are also building on behalf of humanity; they're fighting the good fight."
With years of expertise in industries spanning financial services, ground-breaking scientific research, renewable energy, social media and accounting, this group of CEO's will bring some formidable clout to the Bitstocks table. And they're all delighted to be there.
Of being asked to be an Advisory Board member, Josh Petty of Twetch said: "What excites me about Bitstocks is their disruptive approach to the world of finance. The drive to put more power back into the hands of the consumer, through the transparency of blockchain technology, aligns with my mission for Twetch and our approach to social media. So it was an easy fit for me."
Hudson goes on to explain the role which this new Advisory Board will take within Bitstocks; "We want a review process of the technology that we're building, to establish gold standards within the industry. We need people we trust to scrutinise it thoroughly - to battle test it, rip it apart, tell us if it's any good. And tell us if certain parts are terrible! We need a feedback loop from trusted individuals around us who are experts on the technology and the industry, and who have integrity."
Petty echoed this sentiment:
"Bitstocks have got a big vision and I'm on the Board to be a part of that journey, to help contribute to the future direction of the company and add value to Bitstocks as it grows."
The Board is projected to meet on a formal basis once a quarter, which will build on the already existing relationships between Bitstocks and these companies. Three out of the five members have already been featured as guests on the Bitstocks Podcast or contributed to articles on the Bitstocks Blog.


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DEPOR'S PLAYERS IN INTERNATIONAL DUTY
Six players are participating with their national squads during the following four days. The best news is that Capdevila has returned to Spain's national team and it seems that he will be a starter in today's game against Sweden. That match is crucial in the way to the EURO 2008. Aouate is other player that will participate in this eliminatory.
Joan Capdevila and Dudu Aouate are the two players that are facing the most important challenges. The Catalan defender will be part of the 'revolution' in Spain after a disappointing start in the eliminatory. Coach Luis Aragon?©s will introduce four changes to the squad that will face a crucial test against Sweden in Stockholm, and Capdevila is one of them.
Spain is in a difficult situation after an unexpected defeat against Northern Ireland (2-3), Spain is sixth in the group F with only three points, and a win will give more serenity to a squad that has been severely criticised during the last days. The expected lineup for this match is: Casillas - Sergio Ramos, Juanito, Puyol, Capdevila - Angulo, Albelda, Iniesta, Fabregas - Fernando Torres, David Villa.
Aouate will also play an important game in the road to the EURO 2008. Israel is optimistic about their possibilities and shares group E first place with England after two victories in the same number of matches. Now, they have to face a tough challenge: Russia at Moscow. A win or even a draw will increase the chances of Israel in order to play for the first time in the final tournament.
Fabricio Coloccini and Julian de Guzm??n will participate in friendly matches with their national teams. Argentina will face Spain on Wednesday and Coloccini might play against his team mate Capdevila, this game will take place in Murcia. Meanwhile, De Guzm??n will play with Canada in Sunday's friendly game against Jamaica.
Finally, the Spanish youngsters Javier Arizmendi and Antonio Barrag??n were concentrated with the U-21 squad during yesterday's 0-0 draw against Italy in Modena. This game was the first-leg eliminatory in the play-offs for the European Championship that will take place in the Netherlands during June of the next year. Spain has now the advantage since they will face Italy once again on Tuesday, this time the game will be played in Palencia and with the support of the Spanish fans, a victory will give the pass to the final tournament.
Arizmendi played as starter against Italy, the Madrilian striker performed as right winger, a position that he has been occupied in Deportivo during the last weeks. Depor's player had a poor performance since his work was constantly blocked by the Italians. He was replaced by Cazorla at minute 76th. The hero of this match was Miguel Angel Moya, the Mallorca keeper saved his team in several occasions during the last minutes of the game. Meanwhile, Barrag??n didn't participated in the match, although he should be happy since its the first time that he has been called up to the U-21 squad. The starting lineup presented by coach I?±aki Sanz was: Moya - Fla?±o, Melli, Albiol, Garrido - Arizmendi, Zapater, Ra??l Garc?a, Silva, Gavil??n - Kepa.
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