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There is an old adage that says that "Records are made to be Broken". Saturday afternoon at the National Cycling Centre was a true testament to this as Teniel Campbell (PSL) and Quincy Alexander (Team DPS) blazed the indoor boards when the TTCF hosted the 4th of 5 legs in its 2017 Track Series.
Campbell first lowered her personal best in the Flying 200m from 12.38 seconds last weekend to 12.265 seconds to eclipse the previous record of 12.296seconds set by Keiana Lester (Sonics CC) at the Elite Pan Am Trials in September last year. Alexander was also impressive in the Flying 200m event for Elite Men after he stopped the clock at a blistering 10.453 seconds. The time was better than Duban Urrego's (COL) time of 10.507seconds during the Junior Pan Ams in August last year.
Campbell however, wouldn't stop at the Flying 200m as the Endurance cyclist clearly showed she has a sprinting prowess after she then re-wrote the 500m Time Trial track record of 36.396seconds set by Angie Sol Roa (COL) in July 2016. Campbell was timed 36.360seconds to once again notching her name in the record books for the indoor velodrome.
Keron Bramble set a new fastest time for the Men's 500m Time Trial with a sizzling 33.528seconds with Azikiwe Kellar (Team Foundation) in second with 34.645seconds and Sei Daniel (AWCC) rounding out the top three with a time of 34.819seconds.
After setting the new track record in the Flying 200m, Quincy Alexander went on to face 2x Olympian Njisane Phillip in his first local track event since competing at the 2016 Olympic Games. Phillip, qualifying in a time of 10.623 seconds showed his sprinting skills to take the overall Sprint title with teammate Keron Bramble taking bronze.
The main event, the 10km Tempo Race saw 15 year old, Enrique de Comarmond (Heatwave) walk away with a last ditch effort that saw him lapping the field in the last lap, subsequently gaining 20 vital points. De Comarmond finished on 30pts head of Nero (Team DPS) on 28 and another bright prospect, Lorenzo Orosco (Team DPS) on 26pts.
The 2017 Track Series comes to an end on Sunday 26th March at the Arima Velodrome with action getting started at 3:00pm.


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Atlantic Ambergris via Areej Le Doré and Russian Adam.
Base notes: violet leaf, orris root, sweet myrrh, oakmoss, nagarmotha [also known as cypriol] and labdanum.
A thin, small piece of ambergris found on the beach. Not dried or in a solid lump. Source: David Herbal Pharma.
Some of you may not be familiar with genuine ambergris as an aroma as compared to typical "amber," so I think it's worth spending a small amount of time discussing it. As I explained in Part I of my Guide to Amber, the term "amber" is actually an overarching umbrella term which encompasses several different sub-types, and what your "amber" fragrance smells like depends on the particular type of raw material used. Part I of my Guide explains the different sub-categories of "Amber," their materials, and their olfactory differences. Basically, the vast majority of "amber" compositions are either based on tree-based resins, like labdanum, presented in a mixed-medium blend, or else derive from synthetics. Very few fragrances contain genuine ambergris, let alone in any significant quantity, because it is much too expensive to make it a cost-effective material. You typically have to go to the tiny Indie or Artisan brands to experience it.
Photo: Patrick Lillis. 3kg of "stinky" ambergris "sludgy" which means it's soft and smushy in texture. I think this might be a "gold" grade of ambergris.
Close-up of one white, expensive piece. You can see a few worms in the mid-left of the image. Photo: Pat Lillis of Celtic Ambergris.
Brown or Grey ambergris chunk, 50 grams. Solid but, as you can see from the right side of the photo, it's also a bit porous in texture. Photo: my own.
The time taken for the ambergris to reach our shores on its winding odyssey from the Caribbean has a major influence on its scent development: the wild and storm-tossed ocean, the strength of tropical sun, the variations in temperature and salinity encountered, the flora and fauna that it mixes with in the upper levels of the water column all play a role in the development of its scent profile, whether awful rotting fish oil with a splash of dung, to tobacco, incense, old books, ancient building or just indescribable beauty.
Black Ambergris, the most animalic type. Source: Sultan Pasha Attars.
A black piece can be either astoundingly awful in scent or astoundingly beautiful in scent, again in all likelihood due to the time spent as a free floating mass of excreted Ambergris in the salty oceanic environment, or the time it spent ashore entombed in a sand dune for decades or longer. To me, the evidence tends to show that, the longer the piece spends at sea, the whiter and finer it gets. Yet, the finer scent will still get expressed as the chemical changes, forming its finer smelling compounds, and that continues even when a dark piece is entombed ashore. Pieces have been found sticking out of dunes with the exposed faces being sparkling white (sun bleached) and the hidden surface a light grey, and with a scent that would swoon an army.
High-grade, very porous, highly refined white Irish ambergris from Pat Lillis. Source: Sultan Pasha Attars.
This Olfactory Composition dances around top quality, white Irish ambergris… a precious material that is just as rare as it is mysterious and attractive. Needless to say, it is nearly absent in large scale modern perfumery, due to its high cost and scarcity. Most of the time it is replaced by synthetic alternatives or lower quality grey and black ambergris, which often have an unpleasant aroma. Top-quality, highly-matured white ambergris, on the other hand, has no off notes. Its aroma is pristine, fluffy, silky, slightly powdery, sweet and earthy, with a bottomless oceanic depth that is truly unique.
Atlantic Ambergris does, indeed, have an "oceanic" quality in its opening, but I have to confess that I found the first hour of the fragrance quite challenging due to the other notes. The fragrance opens on my skin with heavy amounts of pungent, medicinal, raw-smelling cloves mixed with lesser amounts of bitter nutmeg, then layered in-between ambergris that is salty, very oceanic, surprisingly mineralized, but also sweet and faintly caramel-scented. Following a few steps behind is a boozy, cognac note, then aromatic pine, lemony citrus, toffee'd labdanum, smoky cypriol, and nutty, spicy, sweet myrrh. When taken broadly as a whole, my primary impression is a composition that is half barbershop, half fresh cologne, albeit a cologne with sweet, bitter, strongly spicy, salty, smoky, oceanic, and oriental tonalities.
Just as with Flux de Fleur, I have difficulty with the character and effect of the spices. This time, however, the issue isn't powderiness or dustiness. On my skin, there is so much clove, and its aroma is so forceful and so pungent, that the effect is medicinal and reminds me of a dentist's office. It pains me to write those words for a brand I really like, but I have to be honest and my first obligation is always to you, my readers, above all else. The thing is, as a general rule, I really like cloves in perfumery, but it needs to be a carefully balanced amount and a judicious touch. The amount that appears on my skin here gives Atlantic Ambergris' opening a medicinal quality, in addition to creating a barbershop vibe. The nutmeg is not as intensive, but it is extremely bitter, so the two together are not the easiest pairing.
The spices are challenging as individual aromas but I find their net effect in conjunction with the other elements to be a little confusing. When the nutmeg and cloves are placed next to the crisp, lemony citrus, the aromatically fresh pine, the smoky leathery cypriol, and the oceanic, salty, mineralized ambergris, the cumulative effect is more like an old-fashioned cologne than I had expected from the note list. Yet, at the same time, there is an oriental bent to the scent from the ambergris' caramel sweetness, the labdanum's toffee, the cypriol/nagarmotha's leathery smokiness, and the nutty, smoky sweet myrrh.
It's as though there are different genres of perfumery competing against each other and without a bridge to connect them. I'm simultaneously wearing a medicinal barbershop, an aromatic fresh cologne, and a mixed-medium amber oriental, all blanketed with a heavy clove-nutmeg mix. There isn't any harmony to the way they appear on my skin nor in how they interact with each other. The different accords are just there, hanging out on their own, each wafting their own particular, individual genre of fragrance, with the cloves sticking out as a massive (and thus, rather jarring) pungent brown thumb, pressing down over them all.
Complicating or confusing matters further is the floralcy which appears after 25 minutes on the sidelines, thereby adding yet another competing strain to the mix. The accord is sweet, vanillic, and faintly creamy, but also abstract in feel at this point. Initially, it's difficult to pick out any of the specific flowers on the list. It's merely an impressionistic ripple that stands on the sidelines, watching the other strains clashing on center stage.
The rough, challenging opening begins to mellow out after 50-60 minutes, thanks to a host of changes. First, the ambergris and labdanum expand, sending out waves of caramel and toffee. The ambergris remains salty, but it's not so fresh and definitely not as mineralized as it was originally. At the same time as the ambergris begins to assert itself, the floralcy quietly begins to coalesce into something suggesting creamy, spicy, sweet ylang-ylang, flecked with a wisp of jasmine. The tonka arrives, adding a vanillic undertone to the fragrance's sweetness and creaminess. Together, they temper the clove-nutmeg mix, mellowing out its bite and lessening the barbershop-medicinal vibe. They also serve to muffle the pine's freshness and the bergamot's lemony briskness, thereby weakening the cologne impression as well.
When taken as a whole, the changes not only smoothen out the rough edges of the individual notes but also puts an end to the discordant hodgepodge of competing fragrance styles. Instead of having three different sorts appearing at once, Atlantic Ambergris is now fully centered on the amber oriental genre. It's a sweet, heavily spiced, clove, floral, mixed-amber bouquet that is laced with varying amounts of citrus, pine, caramel, toffee, and tonka vanilla, then placed upon a bed of leathery cypriol smokiness.
Atlantic Ambergris pivots in an entirely new direction roughly 1.75 hours into its development. To my delight, the ylang-ylang (one of my favourite flowers) comes to the foreground in a major way. The result is a predominantly ylang-ylang fragrance rendered creamy with tonka vanilla, drenched in clove and a touch of bitter nutmeg, then cocooned in a soft, sheer, diffuse cloud of sweet, mixed-medium amber. The fragrance itself is soft and sheer. There is no pine, bergamot, toffee, aromatics, or greenness on my skin. The cologne vibe has disappeared, although the clove remains medicinal. The smoky, leathery cypriol in the base is apparent only when I smell my arm up close, but it works well with the vanilla and ambergris. When smelled from a distance, Atlantic Ambergris is basically just clove, ylang-ylang, and vanilla, enveloped in a clean, soft, and extremely airy cloud of ambergris goldenness.
Roughly 3.25 hours in, Atlantic Ambergris changes direction yet again. The ylang-ylang retreats to the background where it is ghostly whisper before it eventually disappears entirely. Rising from the base to take the floral's place on center stage is the cypriol ( my preferred name for "nagarmotha"). For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the note, cypriol has a smoky, strongly leathery, woody aroma with earthy undertones. It's frequently used in low-end Western perfumery to recreate (or pass for) "oud." Some brands use its oil as a carrier for "oud" aromachemicals or to accentuate leather notes in perfumery. Here, its smoky, leathery, and woody tonalities cut through the tonka vanilla, reducing it by half, but also lessening some of the ambergris' caramel sweetness. The effect is a much darker, drier, smokier fragrance that is largely centered on a clove, cypriol, ambergris bouquet with a soft layer of vanilla subsumed within and a passing whisper of floralcy at its furthest edges.
Atlantic Ambergris doesn't change significantly beyond this point, merely turning hazier, simpler, darker, and more resinous as the hours pass. The floral whisper disappears entirely at the end of the 4th hour, while the clove continues to mellow out, soften, and become better integrated with every hour. The most significant change is that the toffee'd labdanum increasingly overshadows the ambergris from the middle of the 5th hour onwards, bringing with it a lovely boozy, cognac undertone. Everything blends together in a delightful and, if I may say, rather addictive, cozy, comforting haze. It's a gorgeous sweet, smoky, spicy, resinous amber with quiet undertones of vanilla and woodiness. Atlantic Ambergris remains that way until its final hours when it's nothing more than a sliver of spicy, resinous sweetness.
Like Flux de Fleur, Atlantic Ambergris was softer, quieter, airier, more diffuse, and not as long lasting as the original Areej trio when taken from start to finish. To my surprise, however, Atlantic Ambergris felt even softer and quieter than Flux de Fleur. I used using similar amounts of fragrance for each: several atomizer spritzes amounting to 2 small sprays from an actual bottle. With that amount, Atlantic Ambergris opened with roughly 2.5 inches of projection. The sillage extended about 5-6 inches in a strong but light cloud. After 1.75 hours, the numbers dropped to about 1.5 inches of projection and 3-4 inches of sillage. Atlantic Ambergris turned quiet 3.25 hours in: the projection hovered above the skin and the sillage clung close to the body. The fragrance became a skin scent about 5.5 to 5.75 hours in, and I had to put my nose right on my arm to smell its nuances. The fragrance seemed close to dying when the 11th hour rolled around, but it clung on as the merest sliver a bit longer. In total, it lasted between 13.75 to 14 hours, although one tiny, dime-sized portion of my arm wafted spiciness until almost the 15th hour. For the sake of comparison, Flux de Fleur lasted about 16.25 hours, while Ottoman Empire lasted 36 hours on me even through a shower. It took Ottoman Empire until the 10th or 11th hour to turn into a skin scent but, even then, I could detect it without great effort until the 18th hour. Siberian Musk operated in much the same way. None of the four new releases perform with that power, heft, density, or longevity on my skin.
I tested this one again and I still don't know what to say about it. I can't detect any note that I can identify even after studying the note pyramid except I think nutmeg and clove. It just smells barbershoppy to me. Maybe I'm totally out of my mind. This is the one that I found soft (very soft after a while.) I'm eager to hear others' views on this one as well.
I share Bangkok Hound's perspective and was equally perplexed by Atlantic Ambergris. It does have a clovey barbershop feel to it but the way the scent shapeshifts and turns, it is hard to get a lock-on. I'm catching riffs of MDCI Invasion Barbare and Boellis Panama Millesime, albeit with a touch of florals. It smells familiar yet like nothing I've ever smelled. I suspect the white Ambergris is the component that keeps throwing these 'curve balls'. I mean, how many of us here have actually smell genuine ambergris, much less the rarest white variety?.
I have smelled genuine ambergris in a variety of grades, even tinctured ambergris for use in a perfume, but I was similarly disconcerted by Atlantic Ambergris' opening. Quite unenthused, to be honest, although I want to make clear that I'm merely talking about the first hour, not the whole scent. Nevertheless, that hour is indeed "perplexing," for the reasons I articulated earlier. I also agree with Bangkok Hound that the fragrance is soft in sillage, and, in fact, "very soft" after a few hours.
I don't want to beat a dead horse about Atlantic Ambergris' issues during the opening hour, but I do want to note two things. First, I want to emphasize that I really enjoyed the fragrance from the 5th hour onwards. Second, I think the "synergy" intention behind the particular confluence of materials was great in theory, even if the execution fell short in terms of how the fragrance manifested itself, at least on my skin.
Based on the wording of Atlantic Ambergris' official description and the various stages I experienced, it seems clear to me that the goal was to theoretically parallel ambergris' innate olfactory characteristics (across its various grades) by using materials that either had roughly similar scent attributes or well-matching ones. For example: a sweet, spicy, creamy, golden flower like ylang-ylang corresponds to the delicate, perfumed floralcy found in very refined, high-end ambergris; cloves replicate not only ylang's exact sort of clove-ish spiciness but, also, the ambergris' own spiciness, especially in the brown or golden sorts; cypriol parallel the earthy, smoky, and leathery qualities of darker grades; the Russian pine was probably intended to highlight the almost aromatic freshness of the more oceanic-smelling types; orris or tonka accentuate white ambergris' fluffy, soft sweetness, and so on.
Theoretically, it's a great plan, and very clever. It simply didn't work out that way on my skin and, judging by the two Basenoters' experiences, not on theirs, either. I think the amount of cloves bears part of the blame, but not all. In my opinion, the problems in the first hour are not merely due to aggressive spiciness; the greater issue is the clash in fragrance styles, resulting in a slightly hodgepodge character during the opening stage. The underlying problem, in my opinion, stems from insufficient editing, either in terms of individual note quantities, the sum-total ingredient list, or both.
None of this is easy to write because I'm a big fan of Russian Adam. Whether it's his Areej fragrances or his Feel Oud oils, he puts his heart and soul into everything. I think he has incredible, innate raw talent, and he's also one of the humblest, sweetest chaps imaginable. But even the top perfumers can sometimes get carried away by really great, high-quality raw materials and don't always edit as well as they could in their excitement or the rush of ideas. And, lord knows, even the very best brands occasionally fail to hit a home-run.
For me, Atlantic Ambergris is one of those blips. Even though I liked and enjoyed the drydown, when I consider the fragrance as a whole, from start to finish, I don't think it's as successful or as accomplished as others he has done. At least, it wasn't on my skin. Hopefully, it will be different on yours.
Disclosure: My sample was provided courtesy of Areej Le Doré. That did not impact this review. I do not do paid reviews, and my opinions are my own.
Shopping Details/Additional Links: Atlantic Ambergris costs $300 for 50 ml of extrait de parfum. It's limited-edition; only 100 bottles have been made. Sample sets are sold out but, if you want to test it, "Strifeknot" will probably have decant splits on Basenotes. Full bottles are available exclusively at Areej Le Doré. Additional reviews at Basenotes starting on page 18 and, eventually, perhaps on Fragrantica. You can buy an individual sample at Surrender to Chance where prices start at $6.99 for a 1/4 ml vial.
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Thank you for taking a crack at this. I agree with your point about editing- sometimes, less is more. When a central ingredient is a subtle creature, it might be better to roll with that subtlety rather than reinforcing its different facets with other aromatic partners.
Another hard to write review. I agree, the only option you have is to your readers, and sometimes it's painful.
But like all scents, they will find a happy home in the end.
positive findings or nothing at all.
Oh dear. 🙁 I'm sorry, that sounds dreadful, particularly since it lasts and lasts on you instead of eventually seguing into something better. May I ask, did you apply a large amount of fragrance or a moderate amount? Maybe, perhaps, playing with the quantities can help? Maybe a lesser amount will yield a milder clove note?
I know I'm clutching at straws here and trying to be optimistic because, in all honesty, I don't truly expect it to be different on you given what you've said and described. This one may be a lost cause for you.
Generally speaking, though, you may want to keep in mind that quantity applications sometimes make a big difference with these particular fragrances. I know from things that people have told me privately about the Areej quartet that the fragrances seem to change in the bouquets, notes, and facets they present depending on whether the person applied a lot of spritzes or just a few. That was also my own experience with Oud Picante, resulting in the two drydown versions that I described.
I apply one spray on each arm, which I think is probably a moderate amount, relatively speaking.
I'll definitely experiment more with Atlantic Ambergris. The lively oceanic and mineral effect in the opening is so impressive, that it brought back a memory of my teenage years, when I visited a rocky beach in Normandy on a cold winter day and was amazed to see people surfing in this weather (prior to this, I had always associated surfing with sunny tropical beach… :P).


Pediatric and adolescent gynecology is an emerging specialty, at the intersection of pediatrics, pediatric endocrinology, gynecology, pediatric surgery, dermatology, psychiatry, public health medicine and genetics. It thus addresses a wide spectrum of diseases from the newborn period to adolescence. The gynecological problems encountered in children and adolescents are often both medically and psychologically complex and thus require a highly skilled and coherent approach. The adolescent, who is no longer a child but not quite an adult, poses a particular management problem to the traditional specialties.
The Adolescent Gynecology Clinic, located at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the Clinics Building, focuses on the needs of children and adolescents from infants to teens.
This specialty clinic is staffed by Seema Menon, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rahmouna Farez, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Jessica Francis, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Medical College of Wisconsin.
In addition, we have a multi-specialty clinic in Gynecology and Hematology offered for adolescents with heavy periods.
Who will my adolescent see?
The Adolescent Health and Medicine Program addresses the unique health care concerns facing children and young adults. Services offered are designed to support and complement the role of the pediatrician or family practice physician. The weekly Adolescent Health Clinic has evaluated adolescent patients in the past year with conditions ranging from fatigue to eating disorders to gynecological concerns. The program also collaborates as needed with Children's Hospital specialties including but not limited to Dermatology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
Learn more about the Adolescent Gynecology Clinic on the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin website.


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Hilton Hotels: We Were Breached
Hilton Confirms Payment Card Data Was Stolen Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2015
Reversing recent claims that it was unaware of any data breaches, hotel chain Hilton Worldwide now acknowledges that it suffered a breach that affected an unspecified number of hotels, customers and payment cards in 2014 and 2015.
The breach stemmed from "unauthorized malware that targeted payment card information in some point-of-sale systems," McLean, Va.-based Hilton says in a Nov. 24 press release. The company adds that the POS malware successfully stole cardholders' names, plus payment card numbers, security codes and expiration dates, but that no addresses or personal identification numbers for cards were stolen.
The statement comes less than one week after a Hilton spokesman told Information Security Media Group that the company was not aware of any network intrusion or resulting fraud incidents that suggested that it had been breached (see Banks: Starwood Breach Not Isolated). Now, however, the company says it has just concluded a breach investigation stemming from multiple malware infections, the last of which ended in July.
Security blogger Brian Krebs on Sept. 25 was the first to report of a possible breach at Hilton, which he said was based on multiple banks seeing card fraud at restaurant and gift-shop POS systems in numerous Hilton Worldwide locations.
Meanwhile, multiple sources reported to ISMG that they were seeing fraud incidents that pointed directly to Hilton.
"We're starting to see significant fraud linking back to various Hilton properties," said one executive with a leading U.S. issuer on the West Coast, who asked not to be identified. "Initially, we thought the timeframe started in April 2015. But based on new fraud trends, we believe it may go back as far as November 2014."
When asked if the fraud patterns could be linked to a different hotel chain, rather than Hilton, this executive said no. "We are confident Hilton was also comprised."
Nearly two months after reports first surfaced, Hilton has now confirmed being breached. "On behalf of Hilton Worldwide, we sincerely regret any inconvenience related to our recent announcement that we identified and eradicated unauthorized malware that targeted payment card information in some point-of-sale systems at our hotels," Jim Holthouser, Hilton's executive vice president of global brands, says in a Nov. 24 "Message to Our Valued Customers."
Hilton's breach notification follows Starwood Hotels and Resorts recently confirming that it had suffered a similar breach tied to its restaurants, gift shops and other POS systems at multiple properties across North America. "Hilton is just the latest in a growing list of hotels and resorts that have recently found their systems compromised by malware - other victims have included Hard Rock's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the Las Vegas Sands casino, Trump Hotels, Mandarin Oriental and FireKeepers Casino and Hotel," says security expert Graham Cluley in a blog post (see Trump Hotels Confirms POS Malware Breach).
Hilton: Two Breach Periods
Hilton says that based on an investigation that was conducted by unnamed third-party digital forensics investigation firms, U.S. law enforcement agencies and payment card issuers, it believes that the POS malware that infected its systems intercepted and transmitted to attackers data during two periods: in 2014 from November 18 to December 5, and this year from April 21 to July 27.
Hilton owns and franchises a number of brands, all of which it says were affected by the breach, including:
Canopy by Hilton;
Conrad Hotels & Resorts;
Curio - A Collection by Hilton;
DoubleTree by Hilton;
Embassy Suites by Hilton;
Hampton by Hilton;
Hilton Garden Inn;
Hilton Grand Vacations;
Hilton Hotels & Resorts;
Home2 Suites by Hilton ;
Homewood Suites by Hilton;
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.
Hilton recommends that anyone who stayed at any of those hotels during those two POS-malware infection periods - and used a credit or debit card to pay for anything - now indefinitely "review and monitor their payment card statements." Via a Hilton data breach FAQ, the company says it will begin offering one year of "complimentary credit monitoring" on Nov. 25 to anyone who paid with a card at its properties during those periods. "Additionally, you may consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports to help mitigate potential issues," it says. "To do this, you will need to contact one of the three U.S. credit reporting agencies or AllClear's International Service line."
Victim Count: Unknown
Hilton says it detected the malware infections via its "information security systems and processes," and that it has "further strengthened its systems" following the incidents. But the company's breach notification makes no mention of how many customers might have been affected, how many payment cards were compromised, when it detected the breach or what specific information security technology and process improvements it made in response. Likewise, it's not clear if the breach relates to all of its POS systems, or just those used in hotels' restaurant, retail or check-in environments.
While Hilton has yet to release more in-depth technical details about the breach, according to Charles Henderson, vice president of managed security testing at information security firm Trustwave, too many retailers and hoteliers fail to practice basic information security hygiene. He says all organizations should ensure they have changed the default passwords on POS devices as well as segmented their networks to better block malware infections and related data exfiltration (see Why POS Malware Still Works).
Moody's Warns Cyber Risks Could Impact Credit Ratings
Nepal's Push to Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges
https://www.inforisktoday.in/hilton-hotels-we-were-breached-a-8703


The Clean Air Act (CAA) is the comprehensive Federal law that regulates air emissions from area, stationary, and mobile sources. This page provides some background information on what the law covers, and indicates how it affects metal finishing facilities.
The federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and its amendments are designed to "protect and enhance the nations air resources so as to promote the public health and welfare and the productive capacity of the population." The CAA consists of six sections, known as Titles, which direct EPA to establish National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and for EPA and states to implement, maintain, and enforce these standards through a variety of mechanisms. It includes programs to address smog, acid rain, stratospheric ozone protection, and air toxics. Most of the sections applicable to metal facilities are found in Titles I and V.
Note that while the federal law establishes the basic standards, it is generally up to state and local governments to manage and enforce many of its requirements.
Geographic areas that meet NAAQSs for a given pollutant are designated as "attainment areas"; those that do not meet NAAQSs are designated as "nonattainment areas". EPA provides an on-line resource called the Green Book that will allow you to determine the status of your area for each pollutant.
Revised NAAQSs for particulates and ozone became effective in 2004. This may significantly affect facilities that are large sources of particulates (soot) and of volatile organic compounds or nitrogen oxides (which contribute to ozone formation), particularly those in nonattainment areas.
New sources. Title I also authorizes EPA to establish New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). These are nationally uniform emission standards for new and modified stationary sources that fall within particular industrial categories. The standards are based on the pollution control technology available to that category of industrial source (see 40 CFR Part 60).
Hazardous Air Pollutants. Also under Title I, EPA establishes and enforces National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs). These are nationally uniform standards oriented toward controlling materials that appear on a specific list. Such materials are collectively known as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
Section 112(c) of the CAA directs EPA to develop a list of source categories that emit any of 188 HAPs, and to develop regulations for these categories of sources. To date, EPA has listed 185 source categories, and has developed a schedule for establishing emission standards. The emission standards are being developed for both new and existing sources.
NESHAPs are based on so-called "maximum achievable control technology" (MACT). The MACT for a particular source category is defined as the control technology achieving the "maximum degree of reduction" in the emission of the HAPs when cost and other factors are taken into account. Other designations (such as "BACT", or best available control technology, and "LAER" or lowest achievable emissions reduction) are used to specify technologies satisfying other criteria, like the maximum reduction without regard to cost. The distinctions can get complicated. The important point here is that cost is factored into MACT determinations. The regulations dont specify which technology to use, but they do require that whatever technology is used must achieve at least as much of an emissions reduction as the MACT can provide.
What is Title V? Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA) required development of permit programs which would require major sources of air emissions throughout the U.S. to obtain an operating permit. These operating permits are often referred to as "Title V Permits," or "Part 70 permits" since EPA issued rules for State Title V Programs under 40 CFR, Part 70.
AM I A TITLE V SOURCE? In general, a Part 70 permit is required of those facilities with the Potential To Emit (PTE) of 100 TPY or more of any criteria pollutant (NOx, CO, SO2, Ozone, VOCs, PM10, and Lead), or 10 TPY or more of any one Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP), or 25 TPY or more of any combination of HAPs. Certain other sources, i.e., any affected source subject to the Acid Rain Rules, and any solid waste incinerator subject to Section 129(e) of the CAA, are required to obtain a Part 70 permit regardless of their PTE. In addition, sources subject to a New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) or a National Emissions Standard for a Hazardous Air Pollutant (NESHAP), may be specifically required by the NSPS or NESHAP to obtain a Part 70 permit.
Facilities in the metals industry have the PTE several criteria pollutants and HAPs. An emissions inventory should be performed at your facility to determine if you exceed any of the Title V thresholds. If prior to the facilitys Title V application submittal deadline a facility has applied for a minor permit which would limit emissions below the threshold levels mentioned above (i.e., by requiring operational constraints and/or control equipment), a Part 70 permit would not be required. Otherwise, PTE is calculated as if no air pollution control equipment is in place and all operations are continuous.
The following is a list of the NESHAPs most applicable to metal finishing facilities. The referenced web pages contain links to the original rules and any amendments.
National Emissions Standards for Cleaning with Halogenated Solvents. (Dec. 2, 1994).
National Emission Standards for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Facilities. (Sept. 1, 1995).
Standards of Performance for Industrial Surface Coating: Surface Coating of Plastic Parts for Business Machines. (April 26, 2004).


We had such a nice day wandering around the site taking photos & videos of all the equipment they have both narrow and standard gauge. We watched some of the videos they have on the big screen tv and spend quite some time admiring the Denver Model Railroad Club's layout.
A video from the train riding around the museum..


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Published Thu, May 19 2016 3:22 PM EDT Updated Thu, May 19 2016 3:22 PM EDT
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Gasoline prices are near their high for the year but they will be at an 11-year low for drivers this Memorial Day weekend — when the summer driving season officially begins.
Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at Oil Price Information Service, said he expects gasoline to be around $2.29 over the Memorial Day weekend of May 28-30.
Drivers should see the lowest gasoline prices at the pump for the holiday weekend since 2005 when unleaded was averaging $2.07 per gallon. Last year, Memorial Day gas was about $2.74 per gallon.
The average retail price nationally for unleaded gasoline Thursday was $2.26 per gallon, the high for the year. That is up 2 cents since Wednesday and 6 cents in the last week, according to AAA.
"I think the national average is going to peak somewhere between $2.25 and $2.50. It's on a trajectory where it peaks somewhere between now and flag day (June 14)," said Kloza. "The crude market has firmed. Gasoline is just following crude for the most part."
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Punjab University Date Sheet 2023 for All Programs (Annual & Supplementary)
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University of Punjab PU Date Sheet 2023 BA, BSc, B.Com (ADP), BBA, MBA, MPA, MA, MSc, BS, MS, MPhil & PhD (Annual & Supplementary Exams)
All academic levels end up with the examination. It is what gives the students the chance to move ahead. Examination are important for both the students and the teachers. The students find it a source of completion. It is a road to attain a degree after the successful completion of the course. The grades achieved in these examination are the determinant of getting a good job.
]They also determine the caliber of the student. In early classes it helps in determining the aptitude of the student and becomes a guideline in selecting a career. On the other hand teachers consider it as a tool to assess their overall performance. Many teachers consider the results as a source of their performance analysis. They consider it as an extensive tool to improve themselves. Many institutions offer bonuses and benefits to the teachers on the basis of results shown in the annual term exams.
Punjab University offers several programs at bachelors, masters and doctorate levels. It is one of the oldest organizations that is contributing in the field of education and academics. It has number of subject based centers, where the students are getting world quality education. The institute also supports research and development. It is a great opportunity for the students to carry out their studies. Punjab University offers education both at regular and private level. The examination of all departments take place at the same time.
The University of Punjab (PU) ensures a cheating less environment for all the candidates. The students are given enough gaps in between the papers, so that the students are not stressed. Mostly the final exams are in the hot summers. Despite the heat, scorching sun and above all the load shedding the students don't lose heart. They want to give the best performance. The examination under Punjab University are held at the centralized exam centers. Punjab University Date Sheet is announced almost one month before the start of annual or supplementary exams.
The exams under the Punjab University are on their way. The exams for all courses will commence soon. The university has already issued the Punjab University date sheet 2023 to the candidates. A comprehensive Punjab University date sheet 2023 mentioning all the subjects can be viewed online. Apart from this the department wise PU date sheet 2023 are also available. If you are a candidate appearing this year, the Punjab University date sheet 2023 can be viewed on the official website. Being printable version it can be printed and downloaded easily through the link given below too.
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8 Mile Vodka Honored With Gold Medal at 2021 SIP Awards International Spirits Competition
And the 2021 Gold SIP Award for International Consumer Tasting goes to… Premium 8 Mile Vodka! We are honored to receive this award and look forward to continue delivering unparalleled smoothness.
The SIP Awards are annually held as the only internationally-recognized consumer judging spirits competition. The setup allows for a panel of true consumers and the public with honest feedback pitting established top brands with newcomers. It is a completely blind tasting and levels the playing field by enlisting consumers as judges instead of industry executives who are swayed by marketing and lobbyist dollars.
"To earn this distinction really means quite a bit to the entire 8 Mile Vodka team," said co-owner Anthony Tomey. "We've worked very hard to bring to this city we love so much a quality product that can not only be appreciated by people from Detroit and throughout Michigan can take pride in. This recognition really showcases that."
Hundreds of vodkas from across the world were submitted for the panel. Fellow co-owner George Bourkoulas believes this award should be dedicated to the devoted customers.
"Without the support we've gotten here at the beginning, this definitely would not have been possible," Bourkoulas said. "We take great pride in creating a grain vodka, not something usually on the market that is from corn or potato. To be recognized like this speaks to how we've come so far thanks to the
people who have purchased our vodka and continue to enjoy it and share it with their friends and family."
Going strong for 12 years since its inception, the annual SIP Awards international spirits competition brings together consumers to taste and judge spirits and mixers from around the world. This year due to the pandemic, consumer judges participated using innovative home evaluation kits. Out of a record-breaking 1,183 submissions, it was especially challenging to secure a coveted SIP Awards medal. The 8 Mile Vodka team congratulates our fellow winners!
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Stop! Don't throw your kitchen scraps away; put them to work. I've got some brilliant ideas for your fruit and vegetable peels, so prepared to be amazed.
Why use peels and scraps you may ask; because you are conscious about wasting food and because the peels of fruits and vegetables,specially organic grown, are filled with vitamins, flavors, aromas and other beneficial elements, it is almost a crime to throw them away. Some people are peelers, some people aren't. Some people swear by the nutrients and fiber found in produce skins, others prefer removing the outer layer to reduce pesticide load. Regardless of your peeling preferences and beliefs, citrus rinds, potato and other root peels, and even scooped-out avocados all have more than one life.
Now that you are into this let's see what you can do with your peels and scraps.
Celery tops, onion and garlic skins, carrot peels, and other food scraps are great for flavoring your vegetable broth. Just save the scraps in a freezer-safe container until you have enough to cook them up. When the broth is done, strain out the solids and toss them into your compost bin.
Lemon brandy is a fabulous way to use up the lemon peels after making lemonade. It is a tasty drink and can also be used for a variety of baked goods and cooking flavoring purposes. It also makes a great gift. Find the full recipe here. You can use the same method to infuse vodka or tequila as well.
Remove the pith and pound your citrus peels, adding some olive oil to create deliciously flavored lemon oil.
You can also infuse vinegar or honey with your leftover citrus peels to create great tasting dishes.
Fruit peels are perfect to make aromatic tea. Just add the peels in simmering water, remove pot from heat and add the tea of your choice. Here you can find the recipe for the perfect aromatic tea.
Mix lemon or orange dried peels with freshly cracked pepper. Store in jar and use to add lemony flavor. Perfect for meat and fish.
Make citrus extract powder and add it to sugar, or you can use fresh twists, put them in a jar with sugar, let the oil from the peel infuse the sugar and remove. If you use fresh vanilla, after scraping the bean, add the pod to sugar to make vanilla-infused sugar.
If you don't need the rind from your citrus fruits right away and you are planning to use the inside or the juice, take a few minutes to grate the outside before you begin using the inside. By making your own citrus zest, you will have it on hand for when you need it later. Just scrape off the outer later, avoiding the white inside. You can freeze zest or let it dry completely and then store it in the cabinet in an airtight jar.
Instead of throwing out those peels and spending money on store bought potpourri, you can simply make your own. Any citrus peels, pomegranate skins, apple peels or other fruit trimmings can be dried completely and then set about to help your home smell wonderful. Keep it in an airtight jar if you don't need it right away and then display your homemade potpourri in a glass dish.
Peaches are very high in Vitamin A and Potassium, which is great for your skin. The next time you enjoy fresh peaches, save those peels. You just have to add a little white sugar to the inside of the peach skin and then use this as a gentle scrub for your face. It will help to keep your skin hydrated and make you feel revitalized as well.
Rub the fleshy part of an avocado peel on your face for a rich moisturizer.
Potato peels are great for relieving puffiness and tiredness around the eyes. You just have to gently press the inside of the peel onto your eyes and leave there for about 10 to 15 minutes. The vitamins in potatoes are great for relieving slight inflammation and there is no need to rinse afterward.
Pomegranate and onion peels are great for dying fabric. Just add the fabric to a large stainless steel pot and then fill with hot water. Add your pomegranate or onion peels and allow them to sit overnight. In the morning, you will need to simmer the water and peels and then remove the peels to add your fabric. Make sure that the fabric is wet when you add it to the pot. Simmer the fabric very lightly for about an hour and allow it to cool overnight.
Citrus fruits like lemons, grapefruits, limes and others are perfect for shining metal. The high citric acid will do wonders for your copper, brass and other metals so use those leftover peels to clean pots and pans or anything else metal that you have lying around. Just sprinkle a bit of baking soda on the object in question and then scrub with your citrus peels.
Lemon zest or rind is great for cleaning the stains off your glass coffee pots or carafes. You just have to add a bit of salt and ice and throw in your leftover lemon rind. Then just swirl the pot around for a few minutes and empty it out. Rinse with warm water and your coffee pot will sparkle like new.
Citrus zest is great for a lot of things, not the least of which is cleaning up grease. Lemon peels can help you to do away with greasy messes. Just sprinkle your stove-top or anywhere else where there may be grease with baking soda or salt and then rub the lemon peel over it to remove the grease.
Thank you Lisa, I'm glad you found it useful! I just took a visit in your blog and loved it. Is there any way to follow your posts through wordpress reader?
Fantastic Constance! I can't wait to infuse my oils!! Thank you for the great post:)!
Some great ideas for using discarded fruit and vegetable peel, from natural cleaners to moisturiser to crisps and pot pourri! Plus follow Constance's road trip across Europe as she and her husband leave their home during a Grecian summer – very brave decision.
Brilliant use of vegie scraps inside the house. I only thought of uses in the garden so this is brilliant. If you ever have to many to use in the above ideas, let me return the favour with my worm posts :). Thanks again.
Wow! You have some really great ideas here. You've really expanded more options. I don't peel potatoes but I do end up with left over lemon quite regularly. Will be trying these out.
I'm very glad you liked it and found some useful info 😉 lemon peels or cups are such a pity to waste…specially if they are organically grown!
Very true. I have thrown them in with stews and stir fries but great to have a few more ideas.
I absolutely love this post, I'm going to refer to it when I've got any type of peel. I particularly love the idea of infusing oil or vinegar with lemon peel – will try it out next time I've got some!
I love these ideas! I always feel so badly about throwing away such a large amount of food scraps. I will definitely be trying some of these!
The chips were the first thing that caught my eye! haha Although I'm liking the cleaning ideas as well… always trying to find natural alternatives!
Fabulous tips! May I copy and paste this to put in my laptop for personal use? I don't want to forget any of these.
Wow, these are some great ideas– thank you!
Brilliant! I hate waste, and really love inventive ideas for using everything! To be honest, my family don't always agree with some of the strange things I come up with, but it is all about being inventive! Love teh variety of ideas you ave, thank you!!
Well ok, my ideas doesn't always work either but those failures gave me a better understanding of how ingredients work and combine. Thank you for being so supportive, it really means a lot to me because I am really new at this and still trying to find my style as a "blogger".
I'm surprised that you say you're new to blogging – you write in such an assured way, and it's so readable, I thought you must be an 'old hand'! Just looking through all your lovely things!
You really made my day,weekend and probably the whole month! 10 months ago I created my first blog (which I thought it would be something like writing memoirs). A few months later when I realized how interactive blogging is I fell in love with it and I've been struggling to keep up with my posts ever since. I say struggling because I am going through a life changing process this period so it's really hard to keep up. I love being here meeting people like you. Learning new things, "stealing" ideas and expressing my creativity. I can't thank you enough for being so kind with me Lois, I bet you are a really good teacher because your comments make me want to try even more and better myself.
Aww, thank you! I think you blog is very fresh, and lively – and your enthusiasm for everything comes across on every page! I know exactly what you mean about struggling to keep up – I no longer teach, but I write full time, so juggling stories, characters, plots – and blogs, is quite a struggle – and all the other everyday things too!
Great tips! Thank you for all of the great ideas, I checked out some of your other articles and I love this site!
Thank you, I'm happy that you like it.


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Hands on: Huawei MediaPad review
By Gareth Beavis published 8 November 11
The 7-inch Honeycomb tablet arrives in the UK
Hands on with the Huawei MediaPad
We spent some time checking out the HuaweiMediaPad, the Chinese manufacturer's new tablet, at a swanky London event this week.
It's a dinky little unit, measuring just 10.5mm at its thinnest point, and comes with a seven inch screen, joining the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the BlackBerry Playbook at the more pocketable end of the tablet scale.
Huawei (pronounced Hu-wah-wey, if you're wondering) is claiming it's a 1080p screen, but it seems according to our digging that we're looking at a 1280 x 800 resolution offering.
There's a 5MP camera on the rear of the device, and a 1.3MP camera on the front, with a dual-core 1.2GHz processor powering things along under the hood.
In reality, there's very little remarkable about the Huawei MediaPad, which is intriguing for a relatively unknown manufacturer that's looking to make waves in the ultra-competitive UK market.
It's running stock Android Honeycomb, bringing nothing in the way of a unique selling point for a tablet. The only thing that really shows it's a Huawei device is the addition of Huawei Office, which allows compatibility with PDF, Word and Excel documents.
However, despite being a little unoriginal, there's nothing particularly wrong with the MediaPad. Internet speeds are swift enough over Wi-Fi. Loading up TechRadar was as fast as on a traditional smartphone, taking about 8-10 seconds to run through.
The camera was less impressive though, as the speed from shot to shot was abysmal, taking around five seconds to process the picture and be ready to snap again.
But the rest of the operation was slick enough - opening media was almost instant, and browsing through photos didn't yield much in the way of thumbnails taking their time to load.
We were also impressed by the responsiveness of the keyboard, which opened up nicely and took in touches with aplomb, offering very little in the way of slowdown.
Something that did offer up a lot of slowdown is the multi-tasking window - it's not something we usually notice on tablets, but the MediaPad did have the added bonus of being able to shut down applications and show running apps as well, making it easier to manage your system resources.
Huawei MediaPad early verdict
Overall though, we're not sure the Huawei MediaPad is going to set the UK tablet market alight. Well, it definitely won't, as at £275 not including VAT, it's not even cheaper than the Motorola Xoom, which has more storage (and a bigger screen, although some may see that as a negative.)
Add to that it's not a new tablet (announced in other territories back in June) and won't be here until Q1 2012 without Ice Cream Sandwich when other comparable tablets will be rocking the new OS, and you'd have to questions Huawei's strategy.
If this is a soft launch to simply get the name out there ahead of a more awesome tablet announcement, then we're excited to see what's coming next from a company with six billion dollars in revenue in 2011. If not, then you've got to wonder how the Chinese firm expects to make it big in the crowded UK market.
Gareth Beavis
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Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grown with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.
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My wii mote isn't in meh tv but i still animal crossing. IM FREAKING CRAZY oh and if you have internet on your Wii go to www.finetune.com/wii then go to the profile thing and enter roboman that's my profile. CHECK IT!!!
I knew that for quite a while.. ROFL.
Just please don't make pointless posts..
And I thought Twiz and I was the craziest people here....Then again, Snickers are good.
.....Anyways, just be careful about what you post.
Well, He is my rp bf, So it makes sense..
Also.. He's only a mem so he doesnt have a staff position to lose when he messes up.. but thats worse couse after mems is the dark pit of the banned.. i heard its smelly.. oh noeeezz!
13 doesn't mean I has to be knowing of roleplay. I'm a Brawl Fanatic, my mind has been erased by it.
I bet it did lol..
*Steals brawl from dal* *Puts it in my wii* *Looks at dal* Can you think now? Lol!
It's not real, llcoolj. He just made that up.


Mumbai, The Rupee on Monday surged by 56 paise to end strong at 68.53 against the greenback on foreign inflows and robust equity market, dealers at Forex Market said.
The domestic unit that rose by 17 paise to 68.92 in early day, it spurted by 56 paise to end strong at 68.53 as compared to its last close.
The major oscillation was seen during the day as it registered day high and low at 68.94 and 68.45 respectively.
The Indian currency remained strong for the seventh day today on weak dollar against other world currencies, they added.


Let me start by thanking Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card partnership with Priorty Pass in order to get into all these lounges! I know I've been talking about it a lot lately on my blog, but it is seriously such a great perk especially when traveling internationally. The lounges are bigger and better! What not to love about free food and alcohol!?
On a scale of 1-10 I've decided to rate each club on amenities, ability to sleep and location.
Phoenix Airport- The Club at PHX located in terminal 4.
Pro: terminal 4 I fly most often out of PHX.
Cons: small, doesn't open until 8am and many times I'm at the airport much earlier than that, and no showers.
2. Hong Kong international airport- Plaza Premium Lounge terminal 1.
Amenities rating: 9 love the showers and free towel use. Shampoo and conditioner included!
Pro: both lounges are 24 hours.
3. Phuket International Airport-the Coral Executive Lounge.
Amenities rating: 8 complimentary neck and shoulder massage just book at front desk!
Location: 2 before security and not located in the same place the description said in the app.
Amenities rating: 10-best lounge I've been to yet!
I plan to review more as I go and see more lounges around the world!


Oh man. I just starting playing and when i play, it's fine but alot of the times when i press a button it shows the little loading thing and the game stops responding and doesn't go to the next screen or let me press buttons. every time i have to refresh! Please helP! I have a DSL connection, it happens on all servers, and i have Flash 6.
Try clearing the cache. I believe this may be mentioned somewhere in the troubleshooting section of the documentation.
I'm having the same problem. I have a cable connection, don't use a proxy, have just cleared my cache and have recently run scandisk/defrag.
I should also say that this is happening on all machines on my network, and is a very recent problem.
I have recently seen this behavior too. Even if I close all of my EI browsers, I'm unable to immediately rejoin the game. I need to boot my character off from the FQ server. I don't believe this is a firewall or caching issue. My client PC and server are not only on the same network, but the same hub! Perhaps the FQ server can't service a request in time or there is a deadlock condition somewhere. It's clear that there are a few minor bugs in the flash client. I wish I could be more helpful.


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Q: .iso to .img permission denied Im trying to make a bootable USB thumbdrive with ubuntu 13.10 on a mac. Im getting "Permission denied" at step 3, converting a .iso to an .img . I've set all the permissions to read & write. with no luck. Any Ideas Anyone?
Just like this guy......When I copy and paste the download into terminal and then copy and paste the example after it, it should comvert from an iso file to an img file. It just says on terminal 'permission denied'. Not sure what to do.
For Clarity When I'm referring to item #3
How to install Ubuntu on MacBook using USB Stick

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*Download the desired file

*Open the Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities/ or query Terminal in Spotlight)

*Convert the .iso file to .img using the convert option of hdiutil
hdiutil convert /path/to/ubuntu.iso -format UDRW -o /path/to/target.img

I've tried a few different permutations My result is always "permission denied".

A: I've always had to place sudo in front of that command:
sudo hdiutil convert /path/to/ubuntu.iso -format UDRW -o /path/to/target.img

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The Petrology and Geochemistry Program supports basic research on the formation of planet Earth, including its accretion, early differentiation, and subsequent petrologic and geochemical modification via igneous and metamorphic processes. Proposals in this program generally address the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks (including mantle samples), mineral physics, economic geology, and volcanology. Proposals that are focused on the development of analytical tools, theoretical and computational models, and experimental techniques for applications by the igneous and metamorphic petrology, and high temperature geochemistry and geochronology communities are also invited.


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What Makes a Rapper Mainstream?
August 23, 2020 June 9, 2020 by PerformerLife
Rap is quickly becoming the most popular genre of music, both in the United States and across the globe. With so many new rappers emerging on the scene, several are getting deemed "mainstream" or "underground."
There are several factors that can make a rapper mainstream. Mainstream is mostly concerned with the media coverage; therefore, mainstream rappers are typically hot topics among the tabloids. However, some believe that being mainstream has to do with selling out to gain success, or content of music.
To learn more about mainstream rappers and different things that can influence their mainstream status, read on!
Mainstream Media Rappers
Mainstream "Sell-Outs"
Big Daddy Kane in Playgirl Magazine
Memphis Bleek Shampoo Rap
Pink Cam'ron
Mainstream Content
Celebrities of all types, including rappers, are constantly being exposed and exploited by the media. Their personal lives and statements are just as scrutinized and heavily examined as their music, or other craft.
Since rappers' lives are so closely examined, it is no surprise that they are constantly being talked about, written about, and photographed. At this given moment in time, there are over two hundred and ninety million search results on Google when you search the term "rapper."
Many people classify mainstream rappers based entirely on the amount of media exposure they receive. For example, Eminem was voted "Best Mainstream Rapper" by Ranker.com. When you Google Eminem, one hundred and twenty-one million results come up.
Eminem's search results include things like the records he's broken, the number 1 hits he has had, performances he has given, and political stances he has taken. His search results are a testament to his professionalism as a rapper and performer. Over the course of his career, he hasn't had to pull publicity stunts to stay on top of the charts.
Some of the other highly ranked mainstream rappers that haven't used any major publicity stunts are Snoop Dog, Lil-Wayne, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and NF.
Sometimes, artists don't always rely on their artistic abilities to bring them into the media's spotlight. Some artists have to struggle for media attention and create plans and ploys to get it. This isn't a tradition that applies only to the hip-hop artists either. Celebrities across all genres and platforms have used this tactic for years.
Who remembers when Madonna and Britney Spears kissed while performing at the VMA's? People buzzed when two of pop's biggest babes locked lips while performing with Christina Aguilera. Weeks, months, and even years later, it is still being talked about.
What about Lady Gaga's meat dress? This was another moment in pop history that had fans' jaws on the floor. Ten years later and people still relate the uber-successful singer and actress with the butcher shop inspired dress.
There is a fine line between pulling a few publicity stunts and being a total sell-out. Some artists pull these stunts constantly and are far from sell-outs. However, other artists pull one stunt and get deemed as a sell-out.
Regardless of whether or not the following rappers were deemed sell-outs or not, here are some of the biggest and most notorious publicity stunts in hip hop.
In the early 90s, Big Daddy Kane was at the top of his rap game and had street cred by the truckloads. However, he took a deal with Playgirl Magazine to strip down for a hefty paycheck. He preserved some of his modesty by covering his more sensitive areas with a box of chocolates, how romantic.
Memphis Bleek was a rapper who was widely considered the next Jay-Z, that was until he struck a deal with Garnier, the shampoo company. He went from rapping about racial injustice and inner-city lifestyles to rapping about shampoo. "Code Green" excellently highlighted Bleek's desire to run his hair through "smooth, glowing" hair; however, the rap community was not very impressed.
Cam'ron was steadily climbing to the top of the charts, and then fame started to go to his head. In 2002, he adopted the color pink as his favorite color. It wasn't enough to simply have a favorite color, though. Cam'ron had to let everyone else know about it!! He bought a pink fur coat with a matching headband, a pink cell phone, and to top it all off, a pink Range Rover.
Kanye West is a professional in many areas. He is a professional rapper, as well as a professional publicity stunt-er. He takes the idea of all publicity being good publicity to the next level.
Many people often associate celebrities, especially African American celebrities, as being more democratic than conservative when it comes to politics. However, Kanye recently endorsed and publicly supported Trump, who has supposedly made several racist comments toward minorities over the course of his presidency and career.
While he is not the first artist to take a controversial political stance, he received an enormous amount of backlash. Many couldn't understand, including his wife Kim Kardashian, why someone of color would support and condone Trump.
Another huge publicity stunt he pulled was over ten years ago when he publicly humiliated baby-faced Taylor Swift. America's sweetheart had just won her first VMA, when Kanye crashed her speech, claiming, "Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time."
Viewers were outraged when he interrupted the 19-year-old's shining moment, but it gave him a lot of media attention. Ten years later, he is still instigating fights with her, writing songs about her, and spreading lies about her. Regardless of all the negativity, he still uses this feud as a way to promote himself, his music, and his brand.
Pitbull is considered a huge sell out in hip hop culture. Many of his original songs were strictly street rap and full of the angst and frustration that traditional rappers have. However, once he released "Give Me Everything," in a very pop, mainstream style and it blew up, he converted to mainstream and never went back.
Some hardcore rap consumers think that being mainstream or not has less to do with representation in the media and more to do with the content of the rap. Underground rap is typically considered to be more similar to traditional rap.
During the birth of hip hop, rap was used as a way to express frustrations with one's current way of life. Because rap originated in low-income areas, a lot of rappers used their voice and their art to express their frustrations with the racial and socioeconomic disparities and injustices they were faced with every day.
Underground artists have stayed true to hip hops roots and continue to express their feelings on topics like political corruption and inequality. However, mainstream artists have sadly turned rap into a genre that sensationalized and idealized the party scene.
Mainstream rap, to some, is rap music that includes topics of violence, drugs, misogyny, alcohol, and partying. Some feel that mainstream rap is less about expressing their feelings and opinions and more about exploiting negativity. They think rap is a poetry that is meant to tell a story, and not just discuss negative topics.
The standards set for being a mainstream or non-mainstream rapper are far from concrete. The definition of mainstream has changed continuously much over the nearing half-century of hip hop, and will no doubt continue to change.
At the end of the day, there is nothing necessarily good or bad about being mainstream. Oftentimes, it is looked at in a negative light, but at the end of the day, you still know their name, and they are still topping the charts.
Hiphopdx: Get Your Mind Right: Underground Vs. Mainstream
Rampages: Why Does Mainstream Rap Do What it Does? | Change Your Story
Ranker: Pop Rappers | List of Best Pop Rap Artists
XXtrawave: Top 20 Best Rappers in Hip Hop – 2019
The Richest: The 10 Biggest Sellout Moments in Hip-Hop
Hot New Whip Hop: 14 Rap Publicity Stunts
Hollywood: The Craziest Publicity Stunts Celebs Were Crazy Enough to Pull
Gal-Dem: Publicity stunts are Kanye West's real genius
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Nixu is developing a solution for digital authentication for foreigners
Nixu Corporation Press Release 16.7.2018 kello 9:00
Electronic identification would help foreigners when starting to work or study in Finland. In addition, it would enable new kinds of services that will improve Finland's international competitiveness.
Nixu together with Suomen Tilaajavastuu and Digital Living International are launching a pilot program called the Sandbox of Trust in order to develop a solution for reliable digital on-boarding and identification of foreigners. With the help of the pilot program, both the public and private sector operators will be able to test cost-effectively in an open environment new digital identification technologies, that work even on mobile devices.
At the moment there is no digital solution to identify foreigners coming to work or study in Finland. For example, a tax number is mandatory, but it requires a visit to the tax office in-person. Students from countries outside of the EU may apply for a bank identification or mobile ID only after they have arrived in Finland and received their social security number from a local Finnish register office.
In addition, the digital services are not available to foreigners who haven't applied for a personal identification number in Finland. For example, the owners of unlisted companies operating in Finland cannot trade electronically in their shares.
Reliable identification of foreign individuals would also enable other services that increase Finland's competitiveness, such as setting up a company from abroad. In Estonia, this is possible with the help of the e-Residency-program which is estimated to bring EUR 1.8 billion for the Estonian Government by 2025 through direct and indirect means.
The pilot program's use-cases were selected based on new business opportunities.
"Partners joining in the pilot program have an opportunity to reach out to an immense pool of potential foreign customers, which has not been previously easily accessible due to the lack of reliable digital identification", says Joonatan Henriksson, Head of Digital Business at Nixu.
With the program, Suomen Tilaajavastuu wishes to enable smooth foreign workforce mobility and the use of qualification register and digital services in the construction industry.
"With reliable electronic identification, we enable faster productivity of foreign workers while enabling the transfer of employee-related qualification data between the construction operators", describes Sami Sinisalo Tilaajavastuu's Chief of Product Management.
The goal of Edunation, a company that brings international students to Finland, is to create an electronic process that is as simple as possible, and which could be used for the study application process and for students to arrange all the things related to immigration even before they arrive in Finland. In the long term, this also helps to improve the student's residence permit process.
"We cannot be the world's leading country in exporting education if we cannot provide student application services digitally. To enable this, we urgently need a solution for reliable electronic identification but as a startup company we do not have the capabilities to build it on our own", says Peter Vesterbacka, the Advisor for Edunation.
The importance of the program is acknowledged on many levels. For example the Technology Industries of Finland organization has been supporting the program from the beginning. Markku Örn, the Project Director at Technology Industries of Finland says, "Finland's competitiveness and the ecosystem of digital companies need a solution for digital identity and strong digital identification, but it is not cost-effective to build multiple separate solutions. Therefore we hope that both public and private sector service providers would participate actively in the pilot."
In August 2018, begins the first six-month phase of the program for which we have applied for funding from Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund. Five partners were selected to the pilot, and will be the first ones to utilize the new identification services. Partners will get the source code deriving from the pilot program.
"For the upcoming autumn, we hope agile service providers, that face the challenge of reliable electronic identification of foreign customers, to join us in the pilot ", says Pirkka Frosti, Director of Digital Living International.
Joonatan Henriksson, Head of Digital Business, Nixu
joonatan.henriksson (at) nixu.com
Pirkka Frosti, Director, Digital Living International
pirkka (at) dliv.in
Sami Sinisalo, Chief of Product Management, Suomen Tilaajavastuu
sami.sinisalo (at) tilaajavastuu.fi
Markku Örn, Project Director
markku.orn (at) teknologiateollisuus.fi


Family welcomes first baby girl in 137 years, so never, ever give up!
While for most of us, gender does not maketh the kiddo, this US family were understandably keen to have a little more girlpower in their gang again!
It wasn't until Will and Kelen Settle told their family they were expecting a baby girl that they did some serious thinking about the gender balance in their family.
Will says they were stunned when they explored the family tree a little more carefully. Little Carter Louise Settle is the first Settle girl in a whopping 137 years!
"My father actually did some homework when we found out it was a girl," Will, of South Carolina, told 11Alive News.
Obviously they were aware that Settle girls were scarce of late, but the whole 137 year thing knocked their socks off. Luckily little Carter arrived to save the day!
"My two favorite people in the world," Kelen posted alongside a photo of her newborn daughter and her hubby.
She looks pretty perfect to us too and it appears that Kelen and Will are not the only ones who are excited she's arrived.
"A guy I work with said you need to drive to Savannah turn around and come back," Will, who works in outdoor advertising, said. A quick spin revealed a GIANT billboard emblazoned with baby Carter's pic.
"I know that we have a good number of billboards in that area… I went down and turned around and couldn't believe… I couldn't believe how bright pink the billboard was!" Will laughed.
A 2008 study by Newcastle University goes a little way toward explaining why this boycentric Settle trend may have occurred.
"Men inherit a tendency to have more sons or more daughters from their parents. This means that a man with many brothers is more likely to have sons, while a man with many sisters is more likely to have daughters," the paper explains.
This is good news for settles as Carter's arrival may have shifted the gender imbalance once and for all!


Whimsy by Shellye: Patriotic Week!
Have safe travels this holiday, y'all!
Saw these and totally loved them - I don't usually make 4th of July cards but I am this year!! I got some red, white, and blue popcorn and I am giving that to my extended family members with a card - maybe I will post the cards when I finish!! Love what you did here - You are awesome!!


Given its high scientific profile, EURAPS receives several requests to endorse other European meetings on Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Endorsing other meetings is one of the methods EURAPS has at hand to fulfill its main objective: promoting excellence in the field of Plastic Surgery in Europe.
Under certain circumstances, the Secretary General reserves the right to assess each particular situation, and decide whether a meeting will be fully endorsed or simply advertised on the EURAPS website.


Due to astounding beauty and history, Marrakech (also known as Marrakesh) has been long grabbing the heart and attention of travelers from all over the world. Up to date, Marrakech is considered as one of the most famed and visited cities in Morocco. Undoubtedly, Marrakech tourism constantly flourish. Originally, the place was referred or better say, recognized as a sort of marketplace wherein Berber villagers and tribesmen trade their goods. At the very moment you step in this beautiful city, you will likely have a gut feeling as if you have forgotten something like your socks or toothbrush, maybe. However, in reality, this feeling is often enticed by the place predictability and so on and so forth.
Marrakech can be somehow best describe as a beautiful city that gives you an opportunity to experience and witness an exotic North-African charm unique in Morocco. Within the busy city core, you will find overwhelming crowd of local visitors. Smooth shop and snake charmers also tout to compete for everyone's attention in the middle of noisy yet colorful activities and view that put Morocco's vivacious soul in a nutshell. Nevertheless, the real reason behind the constantly growing Marrakech tourism is their breathtaking sceneries and attractions.
Djemaa El Fna. Can be seen as a huge open space situated at the city center, Djemaa El Fna is considered as the most popular Marrakech landmark. This is a lively hub of ornaments stalls, fortunetellers, storytellers, musicians, as well as snake charmers. Moroccan life is simply summed up here. After the entertainment, you can consequently relax on some superb cafes and try some freshly cooked salads or grilled meats that are surely mouthwatering.
Medina Souks. Marrakech labyrinth, considered as the city's star attraction. With narrow alleyways that look like a magnificent kaleidoscope of sounds, scents, and colors, this Old City can be the highlighted of anyone's Marrakech trip. Aside from that, you should also never miss varying incredible stores including Chouari Souk, Cherratine Souk, El-Attarine Souk, and Babouche Souk.
Koutoubia Mosque. With an astounding seventy-meter tall minaret, Koutoubia Mosque is one of incredible places that Marrakech Tourism takes pride of. The mosque is standing tall since 1162 and shows the excellence of the Almohad architecture. Nevertheless, Non-Muslims aren't allowed to their prayer hall.
Saadian Tombs. This place will tell you the story of Saadian Dynasty. Built in 16th century, Saadian Tombs is where the sixty-six Marrakech rulers of Saadian Dynasty rest in peace. The place sets a rambling atmosphere with mausoleums situated in the middle of overgrown garden.
Majorelle Gardens. These tropical gardens filled with ferns, palms, and a cactus is one of the places that thrives Marrakech tourism. It took Jaques Majorelle, a French artists, 40 years to successfully make this truly enchanting place comes into reality. Walk through the exotic flowers and green foliage artistically placed around the mosaic-lined ponds that brim with water lilies and lotus flowers.
Explore Marrakech and see other spectacular tourist attractions perfect for sightseeing.


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Five ways of communicating with parents
Families want to be in the know about their children's education, but in the last few years, the combination of hectic modern lifestyles and the school morning rush has given them the impression that it's impossible to keep up with what's happening in the classroom.
But it's not true! In fact, smartphones and tablets are making it easier than ever for schools to reach out. Taking examples from a typical school year, we'll cover five important ways that parents and teachers can interact.
1. Email newsletters
We'll begin with an easy one: newsletters. Historically, these would be physical printed newsletters distributed directly to pupils, in the hopes that at least some copies would make their way home.
Switching to email has made newsletters faster and lighter on their feet. It's now easy to personalise such publications for classes or even individual pupils, and updates and supplements can be produced as and when. (Perhaps right after a notable exam success?)
To set the right tone, we'd suggest putting out a splash issue on Day One of the autumn term. It's a great way to show that you mean business. You can expect your newsletter to get passed on between family members, so don't omit a 'sign up' form. You may find yourself with a readership several times larger than you originally projected!
If you're serious about reaching out via newsletters, Tucasi's Communications module is a must. It integrates with your MIS database, so you won't have to laboriously key in hundreds of recipient email addresses, and it has a template system to reduce repetitive typing. There's even a fallback option to generate printed letters!
Blogs are no longer regarded as a cutting-edge medium, but they're still a useful resource for any school. A good blog invites parents to look directly into your classroom, and, if you enable commenting, you can open up a lively discussion.
Many school websites implement WordPress, the most popular blogging app, as a matter of course. WordPress is easy-to-use and tutorials are readily available on the web, but you may find that you need a hand with a very particular issue - the means by which your particular school enables multiple blogs by different teachers, classes and groups at the same site.
It's usually easy enough when you've seen it done, but don't be afraid to ask for guidance from the local expert!
3. "Broadcast" email/text
Every school administrator and teacher has information they need to share with parents, but the days of sending photocopied handouts home with the kids are long gone. Smart communicators take mid-term open evenings as an opportunity to gather contact preferences, but they take care of those updates online.
If you want to enable fast, effective communications with parents, Tucasi's Communications module is a must. It provides a unified gateway that makes it easy to draft letters, updates and invites and then circulate them via email or SMS text...so everyone receives the news in the format they want.
Schools are often reluctant to embrace the likes of Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, but regardless if your school uses these or not, it's likely a social community or group has been set up by the parents themselves, so it's better to embrace the technology and use it as an avenue to share daily stories and successes.
To encourage a parental following, you could utilise the channels mentioned above to promote your new social presence. Again, Tucasi's Communications module can support you with circulating any school updates via email or SMS text.
5. In person
Of course, there's no replacement for human contact. Many schools have decided to reserve face-to-face meetings for the end of term, and instead adopt our Communications module to take care of everyday messaging. Likewise, our Parents' Evening module has been invaluable to schools in helping them book online teacher-parent appointments and phone calls.
To discover how our modules could benefit your school, contact our product team on 02380 016 563 or email.
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