When my 2nd-grade daughter walked in the front door after school, I knew immediately that something was wrong. When I asked her what was wrong, she went silent. It was this silence that terrified me. My mind began to fill with horrifying scenarios of what might have happened that would cause my happy daughter to come home looking like something had broken inside of her.
Slowly the story came out, piece by piece. It caused her so much pain to recall and talk about the events, and she was confused with her feelings. She thought she had done something wrong, but also felt like something wrong had happened to her and she couldn't make sense of it all. All she knew was that she was scared and hurt and confused.
There was a substitute that day for her PE class. My daughter is very much a "rule keeper." For example, when I parked in a parking spot that said "15-minute parking only," she first asked if I was aware that I could only park there for 15 minutes and then wanted to know if what I needed to do would only take 15 minutes or less. She is aware of the rules and expectations at school and is a bit ridged in following them. On this particular day in her PE class, the substitute was struggling to keep the class under her control. She had asked for silence, and when someone broke that silence, the teacher quickly asked for the class to sacrifice the culprit. A boy promptly offered up my daughter's name as the guilty party. The teacher now ready to show the class who was in charge then set my daughter to the PE closet and shut the door on her making stay there for the remainder of the PE class.
My heart broke, and tears filled my eyes as I came to understand what had happened to my daughter. Even today, years after the event, it still makes my heart sad.
I didn't want to fight back and lash out, so I did nothing. I wanted to remain calm. And so initially I had no response. I thought my mild reaction was evident of my ability to forgive. I didn't want to lash But forgiveness isn't about having no response. Was it inconsistent with forgiveness to do something about the situation?
Later that night I talked to a good friend of mine about what had happened to my daughter. She was appalled at my lack of response. And that woke me up.
The next day I talked to my daughter's teacher and the principal sharing with them details of the event. I also spoke with the School District Office about the situation. I felt a responsibility to make know what had happened not because I wanted to ruin this substitute and make her suffer and pay for what she did, but because I wanted to do my part to prevent such an event happening to another child. Forgiving did not mean that I had to stay quiet and take no action and just let it go. Forgiving is about dealing with the reality of the situation, letting go of resentment and revenge, and being able to make wise decisions around the event.


They are mainly used in applications where thrust ball bearings do not have sufficient load carrying capacity.
As standard, cylindrical roller thrust bearings are available as single direction bearings (fig. 1 and fig. 2) and can accommodate axial loads in one direction only.
Depending on the design, an intermediate washer can be shaft or housing centred (fig. 3 and fig. 4).
Intermediate washers must have the same surface finish and hardness as bearing washers. SKF does not supply intermediate washers, but provides material specifications and dimensional data on request.
For additional information, refer to Design considerations.
SKF recommends using both of these washers in high-speed applications where accurate centring of the bearing washers is required.
For additional information about LS series washers, refer to Needle roller thrust bearings.
SKF cylindrical roller thrust bearings are fitted with one of the cages shown in table 1.


One of the easiest ways to start your home automation setup is to purchase a few good smart bulbs. That's why, we've decided to give you our list of the best smart lighting solutions for the smart home for 2016.
In our recent guide on cheap smart home tech and where to start with your home automation setup and in our eBook, we've mentioned that one of the cheapest and most exciting smart home device you can purchase is a light bulb. While some of the most die-hard DIY home automation enthusiasts will disagree, for someone who doesn't have any advanced hubs or other automation devices, a light bulb can truly spark appreciation for the current state of the smart home industry.
One of the main reasons why smart home lighting setups can make anyone's day a bit brighter is the huge functionality bulbs offer. Available at relatively affordable prices, a smart home light bulb is usually within the budget of most families. What's more, this seemingly unimportant piece of tech truly captures the spirit of home automation. A smart light bulb manages to help you save up on your energy bill, while removing the tedious routine of turning the lights off when you exit a room and turning them on when you enter. What's more, most such light bulbs give you a sense of personalization and control. The colored smart lightbulbs that can be controlled from your smartphone are a perfect example. They let you change the color of your room depending on the mood or situation you are in. What's more, some can be connected to your TV, to provide you with a better atmosphere and immersion when watching a movie.
With that in mind, we decided to present you with our picks for the best of the best in smart home lighting solutions for the smart home in 2016. Without further adieu, here they are.
The MagicLight LED Smart Bulb is one of the best light bulbs you can get, if you want to have a multi-colored LED experience. Working on 7 Watts of power, the bulb is not exactly the best energy saver, but it does manage to provide you with everything it is advertised to be. Controlled by Bluetooth via a smartphone app, the bulb itself does not offer you huge customizability in terms of automation. However, the application itself is quite intuitive and it can be connected to music players, including Pandora, YouTube and Spotify, to sync the lighting with the music you are listening to, turning your room into a night-club experience. Another great setting of the application is its timer for sunrise and sunset, that can be set up to control the lighting during different hours. As a whole, the MagicLight LED Smart Bulb is not the smartest lighting solution you will find. However, often being available at huge discounts, it does prove to be a rather affordable solution for anyone who would like to get involved with smart home tech.
TP-Link might not be your first choice as a company when looking at light bulbs. However, they do manage to provide smart lighting solutions that are the perfect combination of quality and proper pricing. Offering different light bulbs, including white and multi-colored LED smart bulbs, the solutions provided by TP-Link offer functionality that is comparable to the priciest products in the category at a fraction of the cost. While their native application for smartphone control is not perfect, TP-Link does provide their smart light bulbs with Amazon Echo & Alexa support, which makes the purchase even more exciting. One thing to note is that TP-Link Smart Lighting solutions do not require a smart home hub, but they do work on a Wi-Fi router connection. Nevertheless, this shouldn't be an issue, if you use a Wi-Fi router already.
Perfect for the collection of any smart home enthusiasts are yet another smart home lighting solutions that are extremely reasonably priced, while delivering on great functionality and offering great quality. Nevertheless, the true selling point of these light bulbs, and the reason we love them, is that they fully support Z-Wave and work with almost any Z-Wave smart home system and smart home hub. If you are not yet familiar with what Z-Wave is, feel free to check out our Z-Wave smart home hub guide. However, be certain that any smart home enthusiast would know that Z-Wave does truly offer a few benefits over Wi-Fi and BLE and even Zigbee that truly make it the perfect wireless protocol for home automation.
Working on Bluetooth, the LED smart home light bulbs and lighting solutions are another great example of reasonable pricing, quality and functionality. Similarly to the MagicLight LED bulb, the Flux Smart Home light bulbs do not offer you much connectivity outside of their native smartphone applications. However, the mobile application itself is extremely functional. What's more, the light bulb is extremely easy to set up and you won't need any additional setup boxes, making it perfect for any home enthusiast starter.
If you are looking for something innovative and extravagant that will truly impress anyone who comes into your room, you should look no further than the IDEAPRO Bluetooth Smart Speaker Light Bulb. Even though the light bulb is not necessarily one of the best smart home lighting solutions for your home, the innovative integration of a speaker, truly make this smart home device unique. Easily connected with your smartphone, this light bulb is easy to set up and definitely makes the atmosphere in your room into a true party.
Many might wonder why Philips Hue Smart Lighting solutions aren't among our picks for the best light bulbs. However, the answer is pretty simple and straightforward. While, the Phillips Hue lighting are perfect for those with a huge budget, they are not necessarily the best option on the market. Being one of the first smart home lighting solutions on the market, Philips Hue does have the advantages of better customizability and IFTTT support, among others, but unless you are already heavily invested in making your home smarter, the Philips Hue smart lighting solutions are simply not worth it. Nevertheless, they are the industry standard and at times you might be able to find them on a discount. If this is the case, we highly recommend that you get one or two bulbs. Nevertheless, with their current competitors on the market, we just don't think that their price is justified.
While there are many LED light bulbs popping up on the smart home market, the aforementioned smart home lighting solutions and light bulbs are definitely some of the best of 2016. With the industry moving forward, we might see new innovation and developments, but currently getting a smart home light bulb is definitely one of the most affordable and exciting ways to get into home automation.
I am working for smart living in hong kong . I wanna have a home automation and lighting control solution for my customers . Do you have some recommendations for me ? Catalogs and solution schematic please .


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I kicked off the 2011-12 college sports season on September 3 at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota where the Grinnell Pioneers came to visit the Scots. It was an overcast day and rain passed just north, but it stayed nicely dry on this stretch of Snelling Avenue.
Macalester quarterback Clark Bledsoe hands off to T. Joe Loiselle during a game between the Scots and the Grinnell Pioneers on September 3, 2011 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Grinnell defeated Macalester 31–6. Loiselle gained 48 yards on the day.
Grinnell center Quinn Rosenthal prepares to snap the ball in a game between the Pioneers and the host Macalester Scots on September 3, 2011 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Pioneers defeated the Scots 31–6.
Macalester linebacker Levi Brown prepares to tackle a Grinnel player during a game between the two schools on September 3, 2011. Grinnell defeated the host Scots 31–6, in St. Paul.
Grinnell wide receiver Cody Weber celebrates his touchdown reception during a game between the Pioneers and the host Macalester Scots on September 3, 2011. Weber had 5 catches for 43 yards.
Logan Granera, the Grinnell wide receiver, who also handles kicking and punting duties, take a point after attempt during a game against the host Macalester Scots on September 3, 2011. Granera had seven catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, adding a field goal in the second quarter as well as four P.A.T. in the second half.
Grinnell linebacker Jeremy Wiles fires up the Pioneers sideline in the second half of a game against the host Macalester Scots. The Pioneers won 31–6 while Wiles had two solo tackles and two assists.
You may be asking why these are all cropped square and the reason is that when I first processed these the portfolio show I was going to be in was thinking of doing a square crop theme and and I wanted to try to apply that to sports.


Chapter 24 features a complex data mining research use case, the performance evaluation and comparison of several classification learning algorithms including Naive Bayes, k-NN, Decision Trees, Random Forests, and Support Vector Machines (SVM) across many different datasets. Nested process control structures for loops over datasets, loops over different learning algorithms, and cross validation allow an automated validation and the selection of the best model for each application dataset. Statistical tests like t-test and ANOVA test (ANalysis Of VAriance) determine whether performance differences between different learning techniques are statistically significant or whether they may be simply due to chance. Using a custom-built Groovy script within RapidMiner, meta-attributes about the datasets are extracted, which can then be used for meta-learning, i.e., for learning to predict the performance of each learner from a given set of learners for a given new dataset, which then allows the selection of the learner with the best expected accuracy for the given dataset. The performance of fast learners called landmarkers on a given new dataset and the metadata extracted from the dataset can be used for meta-learning to predict the performance of another learner on this dataset. The RapidMiner Extension for Pattern Recognition Engineering (PaREn) and its Automatic System Construction Wizard perform this kind of meta-learning for automated learner selection and a parameter optimization for a given dataset.


We pride ourselves on offering a family-friendly environment here at Orthoclinic, which also means we have the facilities to treat patients of all ages. Come and see us to find out how we can treat your family.
The health of your child's teeth is very important for their overall well-being, both when they're young and in adulthood. That is why it is recommended that every child has an orthodontic assessment between the ages of 7 and 11. This is when an orthodontist is able to identify any issues that may arise as your child's teeth and smile develop. At Orthoclinic we offer fixed braces and retainers for children. Come and see us so we can assess your child's teeth and talk you through possible treatment options they may need in the future.
The teenage years are synonymous with braces but developments in orthodontic technology means braces no longer need to be bulky and uncomfortable. Systems like Invisalign Teen use aligners which are virtually invisible so your teenager doesn't need to feel self-conscious about their treatment. What's more, Invisalign aligners can be taken out so your teenager can continue to do everything they love, like playing sport or musical instruments.
Orthodontic treatment isn't just for children and teenagers though. We're seeing a growing number of adults in our practice who are taking advantage of the benefits gained from orthodontics. Many are being treated for orthodontic problems that weren't corrected when they were children. We expect the number of adult patients to continue to increase which is why we've designed our clinic with comfortable adult treatment areas.
The thought of having braces or other orthodontic appliances fitted can be daunting which is why we sit down with all of our patients at the start of their treatment journey to ensure they understand the process and are comfortable with the treatment they are about to receive. We're happy to answer any of your questions and our team of orthodontists, dental nurses and orthodontic therapists will be with you every step of the way.
It's important to remember that orthodontic technology has continued to develop over the years. Porcelain technology has produced small tooth-coloured brackets that are barely noticeable, specially alloyed wires are gentler and more comfortable and treatment time is less making your overall experience much more enjoyable.


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Q: web logic request redirection I have two servers(both web logic), one in DMZ network and other server in office LAN network. currently application is running fine in office network. we want to host the same application in internet (allowed only through DMZ). So I installed web server in DMZ and wants to URL redirect from DMZ to my office server.
Basically... I wanted to redirect all my internet requests from an external server to my existing application. (internet -> DMZ -> office application).
Is there any online document which will guide me for configuring web logic request redirection.

A: Install and configure the Oracle WebLogic Web Server Plugins to route requests from the web server (Apache or IIS) to the WebLogic server.
The plugins are found here:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/wls-plugins-096117.html
The documentation shows the step-by-step configuration:
http://docs.oracle.com/middleware/1212/webtier/PLGWL/overview.htm#PLGWL391


THE SMILE SYNDICATE MUSIC HOUR's April Insanity celebration is going strong – more music, more comedy, more fun – THAN EVER BEFORE.
Jorg, in preparation for his appearance on THE SMILE SYNDICATE MUSIC HOUR, has presented a list of 30 demands. Jason provides an appalled summary.
Miss Elizabeth debuts a brand new segment: MISS ELIZABETH – INVESTIGATOR OF SUPERNATURAL MYSTERIES. Disappearances have been plaguing Smileton. But Miss Elizabeth, the Tea Lady, the Blacksmith, and MR. CHERRIES, the algebra-solving horse, are on the case!
Jason provides the latest chapter of the Jerry the Life Coach saga. Jerry is on the run. Johnny Denver's missing, Lefty and Righty are upset – it's just a mess.
And, you want music? The Smile Syndicate charts never fails to surprise, with another Smile Syndicate song making a surprise appearance, a power pop powerhouse is revisited, and the latest song to be covered as part of April Insanity is premiered. This week it's SPICE GIRLS' 1996 classic WANNABE.
Truly, friend, an hour is barely enough to contain THE SMILE SYNDICATE MUSIC HOUR.
Listen to WANNABE on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify – all your favorites! Later this week!
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April Insanity keeps on keeping on in this episode of THE SMILE SYNDICATE MUSIC HOUR. There's more funtime music and entertainment than can be contained in a single hour.
Jason pranks his nemesis Jorg with an expensive and ill-advised scheme while Miss Elizabeth delivers the most improbable TOO TRUE TRUE CRIME segment yet. In addition, the Mailbag ends up delivering a brand new segment to the show.
All the while, there's music, music, music. Find out which Smile Syndicate song has hit the Smile Syndicate Charts at number 3 with a bullet. And listen to the latest song to be covered in this very special April Insanity feature. This week it's BONEY M's disco epic RASPUTIN!
It's probably all too much to take for a normal podcast listener. But a seasoned podcast listener like you should have no problem at all. It's THE SMILE SYNDICATE MUSIC HOUR.
Listen to Rasputin on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify – all your favorites! Later this week!


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The Ewa I Walla dress 55566 powder is buttoned in the back. A pretty red motif is cross stitch embroidered at front neckline.
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Logitech Launches Mevo Go to Bring Unlimited Creative Potential to Content Creators
Designed for creators, Mevo Go is a live streaming app that enables any smartphone or tablet device to send video and audio to the Mevo Multicam app
LAUSANNE, Switzerland & NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) introduced Mevo Go, a new companion app in the Mevo ecosystem that provides creators with powerful features to experience the best solution in multicam streaming and recording. Mevo Go turns any iOS or Android device into a source for sending video, audio and screencasting to the Mevo Multicam app, empowering content creators with more creative capturing than ever without the need for additional hardware.
This evolution of the Mevo ecosystem brings unlimited creative potential to advanced Mevo Multicam creators and inspires those who are getting started in their journey in multicam video production. "Up until today, our Mevo community had to rely on dedicated hardware to enter our multi-camera ecosystem," said Otto Cedeno, Head of Mevo at Logitech. "Now, with Mevo Go, anyone can start using the Mevo ecosystem with the devices they already own to create compelling, multi-camera content."
With the power of Mevo Go, content creators can stream and record multicam videos in 1080p HD resolution with any combination of dedicated Mevo cameras and mobile devices. "Whether you're streaming a live event, a music performance, or a youth sports game, Mevo Go is the fastest and most seamless way to add new angles to your story," said Cedeno.
Mevo Go is included in a new Mevo subscription plan called Mevo Pro, an all-in-one solution that opens current and future content creators to Mevo's portfolio of leading multicam streaming and recording products. Creators can upgrade to Mevo Pro via an in-app purchase within the Mevo or Mevo Multicam app, available on the Apple App Store and in Google Play. A 14 day free trial is available to all streamers and creators to unlock premium features and achieve new levels of storytelling with Mevo's ecosystem of hardware and software. By subscribing to Mevo Pro, streamers and creators can easily access features across all Mevo apps, including multi-destination streaming and many more tools to come.
Mevo Go is a download available from January 8, 2023. Mevo Go turns any iOS or Android device into a source for sending video, audio and screencasting to the Mevo Multicam app. Connecting Mevo Go to Mevo Multicam requires a Mevo Pro subscription. Mevo Pro ($19 per month or $149 annually) is available in the United States, Canada, and select countries in Europe. For more information, please visit Mevo.com and check out our photos and videos of Mevo Go here.
Logitech helps all people pursue their passions and is committed to doing so in a way that is good for people and the planet. We design hardware and software solutions that help businesses thrive and bring people together when working, creating, gaming and streaming. Brands of Logitech include Logitech, Logitech G, ASTRO Gaming, Streamlabs, Blue Microphones and Ultimate Ears.
Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog or @logitech.
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This powerful and uplifting song, to be released on World Peace Day, is to bring awareness for the refugees and could easily be a mantra of hope for us all. It was inspired by the work done by the UNHCR. ?Tomorrow (A Better You, a Better Me)? has a strong message with a hidden sinister side too. Some of the rhythm track has been made up by using actual gunshots and explosions from the Syrian conflict, and interviews with orphaned refugee children have been mixed in. This track was produced by John Aram, featuring the incredible Jacob Collier and American-Zambian artist Rootwords, accompanied by young children from the International School of Geneva. The International School of Geneva is considered to be the oldest International school in the world set up in 1924 by the League of Nations. With 140 nationalities and 80 mother tongues this is one of the most diverse schools in the world. "We exist to educate for peace and to inculcate strong humanitarian values of inclusiveness, respect and inter-cultural understanding in everything we do."


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Latitude is a geographical term denoting the north–south angular location of a place on the Earth or other celestial bodies.

Latitude may also refer to:
Science and geography
 History of latitude measurements
 Celestial latitude
 Paleolatitude, a term used for paleomagnetism
 Latitude Margaritaville, a retirement village in Daytona Beach, Florida

Technology and business
 Dell Latitude, a brand of laptop computer from Dell
 Exposure latitude, a photographic term pertaining to over/underexposure of film
 Google Latitude, a location-aware tracking application for mobiles developed by Google
Latitude Financial Services, an Australian and New Zealand financial services company
 Renault Latitude, a car

Entertainment
 Latitude Festival, a music festival in Suffolk, England
 Latitudes (film), a 2014 Brazilian film
 Latitude, a musical group made up of Craig Peyton and Benjamin Verdery, active ca. 1986

See also
 Lattitude Global Volunteering, British programme for youth volunteering

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Roanoke Festival Island Park (Manteo)
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Passing over the bridge to Roanoke Island we found ourselves entering a quaint area with a legendary history. Roanoke Island has been known in American history for its significance as the site of Sir Walter Raleigh's planting of an English settlement with his Roanoke Colony in 1585 and 1587. The Anglo-Spanish war delayed the delivery of much needed supplies and when a ship was finally able to make it back to the settlement 3 years later, it was found to be deserted. As the fate of the final group of colonists has never been determined, myths have developed. Stories about the "Lost Colony" as it has come to be known, have circulated for more than 400 years. The best place to learn all about the lost colony of Roanoke and life as a colonist on the island is at the Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Following a gravel path we learned about the native peoples who lived here and the English settlers who arrived and formed the Roanoke colony. Costumed guides explained what life was like on board the sailing vessel that brought 150 settlers and crew over from England. We were quite surprised at the size of the boat (it is a life-sized replica) as we tried to imagine our family spending months at sea to get to a strange new land that we might hope to call home. I am not sure the four of us would have been brave enough to make the journey.
Moving along the path we entered the settlement area and learned about the first group of craftsmen who came to set up the colony prior to its future inhabitants. 107 men initially landed here and set to work building a settlement fort. Our guides likened them to to a group of contractors who came out to set up the settlement so that the colonists could then "move in". We met the blacksmith and watched how he fashioned nails and other necessities that the craftsmen and colonists might need to build structures, furniture and other necessities. I still have the nail he made for us and it's one of my prized souvenirs. The boys learned how to plane wood and how to sharpen it to make stakes. The boys also got a kick out of trying on protective armor and posing with the swords and shields. It was very heavy but trying it on, gave them a sense of what life was like for the first creators of the colony. When you think about all the unknowns, the dangers of life in the new world, you realize it was a pretty tough gig. These original craftsmen returned to England with Sir Francis Drake introducing tobacco, corn and potatoes.
In 1587 115 colonists-men, women and children were brought to establish the colony by John White, a friend of Sir Walter Raleigh but were dismayed upon their arrival to find the original craftsmen gone. The colonists including the first baby born in the colonies John White's granddaughter Virginia Dare, were left while John White sailed back to England to bring help and more supplies.When they were finally able to return 3 years later, the colony was deserted. The 90 men, 17 women and 11 children vanished. To this day, no one knows what happened to those initial colonists, only that they disappeared and were never heard from again. The only clue the colonists left behind was the word Croatoan carved into a tree. A common belief is that they were absorbed by the Croatan Indian tribe.
After the living history tour, we headed into the exhibit space to learn more about Sir Walter Raleigh, John White, and the other personalities connected with the settlement. We learned about exploration of the coast and privateering and the men who sailed looking for fortune and fame. After the exhibit the kids wandered out to an area near the ticket booth where they were able to scour for shark teeth amidst tons of broken shells. My boys love treasure hunting and this kept them busy while Lilia and I perused the gift shop.
Overall, the Roanoke Festival Park is a DO NOT MISS. What a great way to experience and learn about the very first settlers who made this area their home and the mystery as to what happened to them. Make sure you take some time to visit the adorable town of Manteo as well. It's beyond charming and really plays up the colonist connection.
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AmWINS Group, Inc. Names Scott M. Purviance Chief Executive Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2018) – AmWINS Group, Inc. ("AmWINS"), a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, announced today that Scott M. Purviance will succeed M. Steven DeCarlo as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2018.
Purviance, currently AmWINS' Chief Operating Officer, has been part of the firm's leadership team since June 2001. Prior to taking on his role as COO, Purviance served as Chief Financial Officer from 2001-2016. He was elected to the Board of Directors of AmWINS Group, Inc. in November 2016.
"For the past 17 years, Scott has played an essential role in building AmWINS into the industry leader it is today," said M. Steven DeCarlo, Chief Executive Officer of AmWINS Group, Inc. "Scott knows our business better than anyone, and I'm pleased that he will continue to lead the strategic direction of the company."
DeCarlo, who has served as CEO of AmWINS since joining in December 2000, will transition into the newly created role of Executive Chairman and remain Chairman of the AmWINS Board of Directors. W.H. "Skip" Cooper will transition from his current role as President of AmWINS to Vice Chairman and will remain on the Board of Directors. DeCarlo and Cooper will continue to focus on select key growth initiatives of the company.
"Under Steve, Skip and Scott's remarkable leadership, AmWINS has grown from a regional wholesale broker to a leading player in the global specialty insurance marketplace," said Jeff Consolino, an independent member of the AmWINS Board of Directors who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Financial Group, Inc. "For almost two decades, Scott has been a key member of the team that has directed and managed the evolution of the business. The Board is confident that Scott will continue to drive the company forward, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for AmWINS."
In addition to Purviance's transition to CEO, the following management changes were also announced, effective May 1, 2018:
James C. Drinkwater, who currently serves as President of AmWINS Brokerage, will succeed Cooper as President of AmWINS Group, Inc. Drinkwater will also retain his position as President of the Brokerage division.
Benjamin R. Sloop, who currently serves as President of AmWINS Access, will succeed Purviance as COO of AmWINS Group, Inc. James A. "Tony" Gresham, who has served as COO of AmWINS Access since its establishment, will succeed Sloop as President of the division.
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HONOLULU, Hawaii — Pearl Harbor survivor Peter Limon of San Diego is quite a man. At 93, he uses a walker to get around. But he remains resilient in mind and spirit, something U-Haul Team Members learned firsthand on Dec. 6.
U-Haul International, Inc. honored and remembered our veterans with its sponsorship of the 75th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events surrounding the milestone anniversary. U-Haul was the Presenting Veterans Sponsor of the Opening Gala and its commitment assisted veterans and their families in making the trip to Pearl Harbor. One of the other marquee events of the week was the "December 7th Remembered" tribute dinner at the Hilton Waikiki Village.
Limon and his daughter were seated at the U-Haul table with CEO and Chairman Joe Shoen and wife Sylvia, Area District Vice President Doug McIntier and wife Angela, Marketing Company President Kaleo Alau and others. The Shoens repeatedly showed their appreciation for Limon, who was visibly humbled by the applause he and his fellow WWII veterans received all evening.
On Dec. 7, 1941, Limon was a teenage sailor aboard the USS Swan, a minesweeper and not a primary objective for the Japanese pilots targeting battleships. Limon stated he was a radioman readying for his 8 a.m. shift. There was some excitement on his part that morning because Sunday meant eggs – anyway you want them – along with bacon and a then-Hawaiian rarity of a crisp Washington apple.
When the attack began, Limon heard the commotion and reported on deck. One Japanese gunner eyeing the Swan's deck had Limon clear in his sights. Limon immediately hit the ground (that's what he'd seen in the movies when people were fired upon) but bullets never came his way.
"They didn't want to shoot and wake everyone up," he recalled. "They didn't care about killing three of us. They wanted to kill (hundreds) with torpedoes. When it was all over, I didn't know what to think. There was confusion. There were bodies in the water."
Limon not only survived the attack on Pearl Harbor, but he remarked about earning a Presidential citation for the documented number of enemy ships he helped sink from 1943-44. Among those was a transport ship, which resulted in a lot Japanese troops being captured – a feat he believes was his most important contribution in the war.
Limon returned to Southern California after the war and worked in construction. In his spare time, he still uses that sharp mind – and a good poker face – to beat his buddies in Texas Hold'em.
On Dec. 6, Limon was honored next to his new U-Haul friends. On Dec. 7, he took a seat alongside his fellow veterans at Pearl Harbor and was honored by a grateful nation.
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The Dirty Preview: Week 7
By REED NELSON
So I'm not usually one for general griping, but last night was like the Pinnacle of Televised Grossness in the World of Reed Nelson.
The Disgust-O-Meter peaked sometime around Wolf Blitzer revealing CNN's Vice Presidential Debate Poll results, but it had been building since around 9:15 PST, when $30 Million of Alex Rodriguez's offensive futility reached new levels of impotence.
If the weather hadn't decided to rear its gruesome Hyde-ish head in Eugene last evening, a walk might have been therapeutic (I feel that this is all connected to the rain, but I can't quite figure out how.), but this is Eugene and it is October.
All that's finished now, and today is a special day. That's right, it's the day after 10/11/12 Day! It happens once a century, so let's enjoy it.
Considering ASU did to Colorado last night what teams generally do to Colorado, you are going to have to trust me that I laid the 22-points. Yes, this is being released retroactively, and if this was last week (Utah covered), or the week before (Washington's shocker), then I would lambaste myself for even attempting a stunt like this, but given the participants of Thursday night's game, I'll err on the side of forgiveness. I don't expect the same leniency from you, however.
While the Week 7 doesn't offer quite the spectacle that last week offered (The Bulldogs and Tigers and Longhorn's got fried!), and the Ducks happen to be off, but we take what we can get, right?
For the second straight week, a Titan of the SEC will fall. #3 South Carolina travels to Death Valley to take on an angry #9 LSU team coming off their first loss. You want subtext? We got subtext: With a win, South Carolina could overtake Oregon when the first BCS polls are released this weekend. That would send LSU tailspinning out of the Top 15. If LSU wins, however, there could be a logjam of one-loss SEC teams in the Top 10. Oh, and this is the Old Ball Coach's first time in the Top 5 since his days in Gainsville.
But you know what carries about as much clout in 2012 as Myspace? The Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma-Texas game, annually held on neutral ground, has watched its relevancy turn into this remarkably cyclical entity. One team is good, the other isn't, then it flip-flops. And then, for a few years every decade, the games are great. The only problem with this model? Those games featured QB's Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy. This one features Landry Jones and David Ash. With these two clinging to the Tendrils of Dominance, this years game matters, that much you can count on. The level of play? That is yet to be determined.
Enough of this Macro hogwash, however. I'm 7-3 in the last two weeks against the spread, and I'm ready to rock this.
Off we go (As always, times are PST, lines from sportsbook.ag, and my moneyline picks are in bold.):
ASU (-22) at Colorado (+22), O/U 56, 6:00 p.m. — I had a draft penned for this, justifying why I was going to lay 22 points on the road, and then I remembered: This is Colorado. Don't over think it. Just trust that if they don't have the benefit of Mike Leach on the opposing sideline, they are still the team capable of throwing up just 200 yards of total offense against Sacramento State. They are the Little Giants before the uniform upgrade. They are one wrung above the Washington Generals on the Totem Pole of Ineptitude. I can't take Colorado. They've covered one time this season, and they've been given spreads that have totaled over 100 points in their favor. Who I'm taking: ASU (-22), AAA, with the Under.
Utah (+9) at UCLA (-9), O/U 51.5, Noon — Two weeks ago, these were two of the Pac-12 South's most promising teams. Flash forward to now, and UCLA and Utah have a combined conference record of 1-4 and both are on the brink of a breakdown. In what will be Utah's second game in two weeks against an LA school (this one on the road), the Utes need to establish an offensive identity. Any identity. I don't care if they settle on Steve Buscemi's Homeless Guy from Big Daddy. If it's an identity, I'll take it. They are staunch on defense, for the most part, but have shown the propensity to give up the big play. UCLA's QB Brett Hundley likes chucking it up there, but his top target, WR Darius Bell is likely to miss Saturday's game. Is that an equalizer? Against the spread it might be. Utah's offense is still a mess, and QB Jon Hays has had trouble establishing any sort of consistent rhythm since Jordan Wynn got knocked out in Week 2 against Utah St. If Utah wants to get back into bowl contention, a win here would be key. A loss pushes them to 2-4. If UCLA wants to remain in the discussion for the Pac-12 Championship game they will likely have to win out. At least the stakes are high; that never happens in college football. Who I'm taking: Utah (+9), AA, with the Under.
#17 Stanford (+7) at #7 Notre Dame (-7), O/U 43.5 12:30 p.m. — This is like the Private University's version of what takes place at the beginning of 300: The winner emerges a man, while the loser gets eaten by a weird looking wolf with vibrantly yellow eyes. If Notre Dame can win at home, they can basically guarantee themselves a spot in the Top 5, signed, stamped, sealed and delivered if LSU knocks off South Carolina. If Stanford can beat Notre Dame, it will be their second takedown of a Top 10 foe, and their one loss will merely look like a tiny pimple on the face of the Prom Queen. Voters will get past it. Computers will too. The problem for Stanford will be the likely absence of top wideout, Ty Montgomery. Cardinal QB Josh Nunes finally found a rhythm against Arizona last week, and against one of the nation's toughest defenses, he could use all the targets he can get. That being said, Notre Dame isn't exactly in the business of blowing out opponents, nor is their offense especially equipped for it. I like Notre Dame to win the game, but I like Stanford to cover. Who I'm taking: Stanford (+7), AA, with the Over.
#10 Oregon State (+5.5) at BYU (-5.5), O/U 37.5, 12:30 p.m. — This should be a no-brainer right? A Top 10-ranked OSU team against a BYU squad that lost to Utah three times in ten minutes (Seriously. They did. Go back and watch that tape. If there was any evidence of divine intervention in a football game, that was it. It was as if their H.P. was all, "Here, you pray all the time, I'll help a brother out. I'll put you in striking distance of the endzone with nine seconds to play, does that work? Cool. Wait, you got hit as you were trying to get into field goal range and proceeded to launch a pass perilously into the air, Riley Nelson? No problem. I'll put another second back on the clock and let you guys try to kick a field goal. That field goal got blocked? Geez, fella's. You're pushing me on this one. I'll scoot the ball 15-yards closer and give you another chance, but it better be perfect. If it isn't, I'll send it straight off the upright and allow it to fall harmlessly to the turf on the wrong side of the upright…"), but it isn't. Oregon State, a troubled team as of late, had just gotten their feet under themselves and their big toes (a.k.a. the feet's balance coordinators) were named Sean and Mannion. But QB Sean Mannion is out indefinitely with a knee injury. Without Mannion, OSU is a team that needs to prove themselves all over again. I like them to do so. Who I'm taking: Oregon State (+5.5), AA, with the Over.
#11 USC (-13) at Washington (+13), O/U 55, 4:00 p.m. — I don't think USC is as good as Oregon, on either side of the ball. There, I said it. So, given that theory, Washington should be able to move the ball much more effectively against USC than it did against Oregon. And sure, Washington beat Stanford, who beat USC, right? I'm not getting into the transitive property and this game, theory or no, shouldn't be close. USC's offense finally looked like the offense it was billed to be last week against a very tough Utah defense. Matt Barkley has wriggled his way back into the top tie of the Heisman Watch and Robert Woods doesn't appear to be concussed after taking a shot last week on punt coverage. I like this game to be close early, but USC should win by a few scores, even if they are 2-3 against a double-digit spread this season. Who I'm taking: USC (-13), AA, with the Over.
Cal (-7) at Washington State (+7), O/U 55, 7:30 p.m. — I'd like to take this opportunity to make a quick pick then forgo the rest of the analysis in favor of disseminating a Public Service Announcement that I've discovered crumpled in the backseat of my imaginary car, on behalf of the people of Spokane. First the pick: I'm taking Cal this week because, well, they're playing WSU, a team that is 0-3 in conference, provided Colorado fans with the only uplifting moment they can expect all season and one that is coached by the Famous Mike Leach. Cal, Cal, Cal, Cal, Cal. Now for the PSA:
Dear Residents of Spokane, WA,
Mike Leach, the head football coach at Washington State University has released some valuable information this week, information that we here at the Chamber of Commerce think you might find very helpful in regards to personal safety and well-being.
As some of you may know, Mr. Leach was brought in to revive a program who's greatest moment of the last two decades was championed by a future felon named Ryan Leaf. He emerged from the cesspool of Texas collegiate athletics embroiled in "controversy." Don't believe what those liars from Lubbock say: Mr. Leach is a good man, but also a claustrophobic one, who has an aversion to closets that began as a young child. For them to even insinuate that he would use a confined space in a malicious manner is not only wrong, it is hurtful.
These truths have come to light in our many meeting with Mr. Leach. The one time he allowed us onto his ornate wooden ship, one that he keeps docked on school property, he filled us in on his complicated backstory. We will release that only with his permission. But on to the safety concerns: Mr. Leach would like everyone to know that he fears that his team has been infiltrated by zombies. Yes, zombies. And more specifically, his Seniors. We are trying to gather all the details at the moment, but Mr. Leach is refusing to descend from his crows nest due to what he has repeatedly referred as, "The impending zombie takedown of the one and only true American Pirate!"
Until we have further information, we request that you remain indoors, and stay away from anyone that had what Mr. Leach called "an empty-corpse quality."
Your Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Again, I'm taking Daaaa Bears. Who I'm taking: Cal (-7), AA, with the Under.
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2013 Billboard Music Awards: The Queen of Sparks is Artist of the Year
You are the longest and best relationship she's ever had, Taylor Nation.
Here at the Swift Agency, still a guy who hasn't stopped jumping around yet, we were on a bit of a roller coaster ride Sunday night, May 19, during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The Princess in RED started with six early wins announced before the show. During the awards ceremony she picked up Top Billboard 200 Album for RED and the top award of the night, Billboard Artist of the Year, for a grand total of eight awards.
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Here's her complete list of awards:
Billboard Artist of the Year
Top Billboard 200 Album for RED
Top Female Artist
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Country Artist
Top Country Album for RED
Top Country Song for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.
Here's the Top Album (aka Top Billboard 200 Album) win for RED.
Here's her great live performance of 22! She changed the lyrics to "play in Vegas instead of sleeping."
And this speech culminates in one of the best compliments that an artist has ever given to his fans. You are the longest and best relationship I've ever had.
Thanks to TaylorSwiftArchiveII for all the video clips tonight!
The Enchantress also appeared on ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night. Taylor is also nominated for the 2013 CMT Awards for Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year. Don't forget to vote. The RED Tour continues in Austin, Texas on May 21.
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Coming up on the Calendar!
May 21: The Red Tour at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. On sale now. Ticket information here.
May 22: The Red Tour at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. On sale now. More information on Ticketmaster.
May 25: The Red Tour at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. On sale now. More information on Ticketmaster.
May 27: Elizabeth Huett's Birthday.
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[2] Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.
[3] Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations.
[4] Due to potential information security risks, cloud based versions of this product are not permitted without a waiver signed by the Deputy CIO of ASD based upon a recommendation from the Architecture and Engineering Review Board (AERB). In addition, cloud based features of this software may not be used without an Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) approval to ensure that confidential organization and/or PII/PHI data are not compromised (ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517 and VA Directive 6513). Use of public cloud storage requires documented Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) compliance and a Memorandum of Understanding / Interconnection Security Agreement (MOU/ISA) between the vendor and VA prior to ESCCB review.
[5] Due to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identified security vulnerabilities, extra vigilance should be applied to ensure the versions remain properly patched to mitigate known and future vulnerabilities. The local ISO can provide assistance in reviewing the NIST vulnerabilities.
[7] Due to potential information security risks, cloud based technologies may not be used without the approval of the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO). This body is in part responsible for ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102).
[8] This product can be configured with a MySQL Database, which currently has TRM constraints for intranet use only due to its many known security issues. If MySQL is selected for use with this product, these factors must be considered especially when an instance of this product will be considered a Moderate or High Risk system (Refer to MySQL Database TRM entry for more details).
This product has been identified as supporting multiple options when selecting its underling database. Implementers MUST select a database that is approved on the TRM, or is approved with constraints, providing the implementer can satisfy the constraints placed on use of the selected database.
[9] Per the May 5th, 2015 memorandum from the VA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) FIPS 140-2 Validate Full Disk Encryption (FOE) for Data at Rest in Database Management Systems (DBMS) and in accordance with Federal requirements and VA policy, database management must use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 compliant encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of VA information at rest at the application level. If FIPS 140-2 encryption at the application level is not technically possible, FIPS 140-2 compliant full disk encryption (FOE) must be implemented on the hard drive where the DBMS resides. Appropriate access enforcement and physical security control must also be implemented. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. It is the responsibility of the system owner to work with the local CIO (or designee) and Information Security Officer (ISO) to ensure that a compliant DBMS technology is selected and that if needed, mitigating controls are in place and documented in a System Security Plan (SSP).
[10] Users must ensure that My Structured Query Language (MySQL) Database-Community, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), and PostgreSQL are implemented with VA-approved baselines.
[11] Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (SPF) team, please use their online form. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102).
[12] Per the May 5th, 2015 memorandum from the VA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) FIPS 140-2 Validate Full Disk Encryption (FOE) for Data at Rest in Database Management Systems (DBMS) and in accordance with Federal requirements and VA policy, database management must use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 compliant encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of VA information at rest at the application level. If FIPS 140-2 encryption at the application level is not technically possible, FIPS 140-2 compliant full disk encryption (FOE) must be implemented on the hard drive where the DBMS resides. Appropriate access enforcement and physical security control must also be implemented. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. It is the responsibility of the system owner to work with the local CIO (or designee) and Information Security Officer (ISO) to ensure that a compliant DBMS technology is selected and that if needed, mitigating controls are in place and documented in a System Security Plan (SSP).
[14] This product can be configured with a PostgreSQL Database, which currently has TRM constraints limiting its use to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) only due to its many known security issues on other platforms. If PostgreSQL is selected for use with this product, these factors must be considered especially when an instance of this product will be considered a Moderate or High-Risk system. See PostgreSQL Database TRM entry for more details.
[15] Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.
[16] Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the Project Special Forces (PSF) team, please use their online form. (Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102).
Note: At the time of writing, version 7.31.0 is the most current version and was released 12/12/2019.
Technology Components
Core Engine Core Engine is a lightweight workflow engine that executes the business processes. This module can be embedded as part of the application or deployed as a service, possibly on the cloud.
Eclipse Editor The Eclipse editor is a plugin to the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and allows users to integrate their business processes in their development environment.
Form Builder	 Form Builder is a web-based form builder that allows users to create, generate and/or edit their form (both for starting a process or completing a user task) using a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) editor. By dragging and dropping various form elements into a panel and filling in the necessary details, task forms can be created by non-technical experts.
Form Modeler The Form Modeler can create a process with human tasks, generate and modify the forms for these tasks and execute them.
Guvnor Repository This repository allows users to store business processes and manage processes separately from the application.
Web-based Designer	 The web-based designer allows users to model their business processes in a web-based environment. This module is targeted towards more business users and offers a graphical editor for viewing and editing the business processes (using drag and drop), similar to the Eclipse plugin. The module also supports round-tripping between the Eclipse editor and the web-based designer.
Software Engines Business Process Management Engines
This entry is available as an open source technology.
Operating Systems Supported by the Technology
macOS - Approved w/Constraints
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) - Approved w/Constraints
Windows Client - Approved w/Constraints
Windows Server - Approved w/Constraints
Runtime Dependencies:
Another Neat Tool (ANT)
Eclipse Classic - (required for some configurations)
H2 Database Engine
JDK - Oracle Java Standard Edition (SE) Development Kit
Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) - (required for some configurations)
My Structured Query Language (MySQL) Database - Community Editions
Comparable Technologies:
BizFlow Plus Business Process Management (BPM) Suite
iGrafx Process for Six Sigma
International Business Machines (IBM) Business Process Manager (BPM)
North52 Business Process Activities (BPA)
Oracle Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) Process Manager
Companion Technologies/Supported Standards:
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
This technology is available at no cost through open source licensing and This supports VA`s open source initiative.
This is a mature technology.
This is a well-documented technology.
Adoption Risks
Due to the rapid release schedule of this technology, the VA may be unable to update to the most recent patch and may require a deployment model requiring the use of specific versions.
This technology can integrate with and alter database technologies.
There are known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and VA Network & Security Operations Center (NSOC) vulnerabilities.
The potential exists to store Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI) and/or VA Sensitive data and proper security standards must be followed in these cases.
There are other approved solutions that provide similar functionality available on the TRM. The use of several similar solutions may increase organization requirements for support and maintenance.
Architectural Benefits
This technology is compatible with virtual machines, therefore consistent with the enterprise Server Virtualize First Policy (VAIQ 7266972 08-27-2012).
This technology is portable as it runs on multiple TRM-approved operating systems.
Architectural Risks
This technology includes cloud-based functionality which has potential information security risks.


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'Knowledge' can be Mamata Banerjee's magic wand
New Market, Kolkata, with the entrance signboard depicting its former name of S.S. Hogg Market and, on the right, the clock tower
Published On: 27 July 2015
West Bengal, in the eastern corners of India, is in a quandary incarnate. While it continues to relentlessly supply the finest of intellectuals, professionals, artistes, scientists, medics and technocrats to the rest of the world (and India of course), its own position of authority within India that it enjoyed in most of the 19th and 20th century when it led the country from commerce to culture and everything in between, has slipped away over the years.
Today, Bengal and Bengalis, the intelligentsia and the intellectualism associated with them, exist in a sense of placelessness in the world and whilst the region is still breeding top talent, for the past three decades it has been working more as a huge export hub of humans. I am Bengali and I am one of the many professionals who left the state during the decades of stagnation under the communist rule.
The year 2011 provided the first jolt to the status quo of pure decadence that the state had grown comfortably accustomed to.
The old batch of communists, having ruled West Bengal for more than three decades, gave way to a new regime that noone thought was possible, except one woman.
Mamata Banerjee was described as a 'firebrand' lady by none other than the Communist Party of India patriarch Jyoti Basu, who ruled the West Bengal state between 1977 and 2001, for her unrelenting determination and resolution that her dogma would indeed one day emerge victorious.
In fact, Banerjee's campaign against the Orwellian regime for more than 20 years that culminated in a landslide victory in 2011, is worthy of a case study in political science scholarship. It is rather strange that the state, which had spearheaded intellectual movements in India since the 19th century, had until 2011, never had a female political leader.
Justifiably, Banerjee was declared one of the 100 most influential people in 2012 by TIME magazine for challenging the "leviathan of West Bengal's communists" with her "feisty rabble" of a political party, Trinamool Congress.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be giving a private briefing to Asia House corporate members on Wednesday
Rising from a "mercurial oddball" and a "shrieking street fighter," she not only handled national portfolios such as the Railway Minister but eventually emerged as the popular choice to govern the state.
And then she realised that governing a decadent lot wasn't that easy!
While the regime changed in 2011, the people didn't; they merely shifted camps resulting in much chaos.
Those who expected a magic bullet of turnaround after more three decades of stagnation, were disappointed. With its huge financial debt to the Central (federal) government and its economy in serious jeopardy, it wasn't easy to turn the state around. The West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, a fine, cultivated economist, must have shuddered when he assumed office in 2011 by the quantum of debt his government inherited.
While the new administrators grappled with the immense task of revitalising the state, onlookers were quick to judge and there were some who, influenced by certain local and mainstream media, thought the only solution was in huge capital spending and setting up large industry, without considering the basic structural disadvantages of the state.
West Bengal not only has a high percentage of its land locked into ecologically fragile, protected areas that include forests, a large delta, coastal zones and hill lands, but it also has one of the lowest land areas in the country, namely 88,752 sq km (34,267 sq miles) which is much lower than industrially more productive states such as Maharashtra (307,710 sq km), Gujarat (196,204 sq km) or Karnataka (191,976 sq km). Moreover the population density of West Bengal is one of the highest in the country at 1,029 people per sq km against 308 for Gujarat, 829 for Maharasthtra, 555 for Tamil Nadu and 319 for Karnataka. The national average is 382 people per sq km. West Bengal is India's fourth most populous state with more than 91 million inhabitants.
The land policy of the West Bengal state government has in recent years under Mamata Banarjee's leadership come under much criticism for its alleged unwillingness to buy land on behalf of private enterprises and corporations for setting up industry.
However, considering the history of West Bengal's politics that were always focused on land redistribution to peasants, this is no surprise.
The chief issue the state government faces today is how to balance corporate interests with farmers' concerns in this predominantly rural state. Agriculture accounts for about 20 percent of West Bengal's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides employment to more than 55 percent of workers in the state.
Without developing West Bengal's human capital, acquiring agricultural land would merely lead to the eviction of farmers from a productive asset with just a one-time compensation and it would also open up a Pandora's box on how to rehabilitate and resettle the displaced.
Besides, land is a finite commodity whilst the human population is not. The reality is that Mamata Banerjee inherited the state's structural problems, its geography, political and social history and economy – and she does not have a magic wand. She is not to be blamed for the state's quandary.
It would be far more pragmatic and productive to ponder over a different development paradigm for West Bengal – one that is structurally different from the stereotyped and hackneyed growth models that are used on land-based economies.
Models that do not necessary use land as their primary resource or capital to drive development have been tried and tested around the globe. Bengal could also play by its intrinsic and traditional strength to propel its development.
A little background about Bengal and Bengalis here will make my argument clearer. Calcutta (I use that word instead of Kolkata because it was the name of the city until recently when it was changed), the first capital of British India and now that of West Bengal, was the seat of what is popularly known as The Bengal Renaissance in the 19th century fuelled by the finest of intellectuals and thinkers. In fact, the reason behind the relocation of the capital to Delhi in 1911, among others, was a sharp increase in the revolutionary activities and ideas in Bengal that posed a serious challenge to the British Raj. Delhi, in other words, was much more safe and insulated from such sentiments.
Bengal, a hotbed of radical thoughts, bred its language Bangla (or Bengali) that has evolved to be the seventh most spoken language around the world today and has an enviable literary oeuvre spread across different genres, regularly translated into a large number of foreign languages.
The state has given India three of its five Nobel laureates – Ravindranath Tagore, Amartya Sen and Mother Teresa, and had undeniable connections with the fourth one too. Physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V. Raman) moved to Calcutta in 1917 and his eureka moment was in the laboratory of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Calcutta, in 1928.
There are many other luminaries to emerge from the state. Indian Bengali physicist Satyendra Nath Bose is renowned for developing the concept of a Bose gas, governed by Bose–Einstein statistics, an idea adopted and extended by Albert Einstein in collaboration with Bose. A Fellow of the Royal Society, he was awarded India's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 1954 by the Government of India. The 'god particle' or Boson was also named after him by Paul Dirac, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, to honour Bose's contribution, alongside that of Einstein, to developing Bose-Einstein statistics, which define the general properties of all bosons.
Calcutta was also the home of Satyajit Ray, the only Oscar-winning film director from India whose The Apu Trilogy was counted among TIME magazine's all-time 100 best movies list in 2005. Then there is the genius of the late Ritwik Ghatak, who Harvard Film Archive describe as "one of the greatest figures in post-war Indian cinema, for his brilliant and abrasive films, which certainly rank among the most revolutionary achievements in contemporary Indian art."
The state has also produced some of the most eminent musicians in India such as Ravi Shankar and his dancer brother Uday Shankar who, much like Martha Graham, revolutionised performing arts.
Bengal also produced India's first true entrepreneur in Dwarakanath Tagore, the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. The list goes on.
No grooming or education was ever complete in 19th and 20th century India without educating, studying or excelling in the state of Bengal, which prompted social reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who played a key role in the Indian Independence movement, to make his famous statement: 'What Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow."'
Historically, knowledge was the capital that the people of Bengal possessed in abundance and not land. That knowledge capital might have eroded a little over time but among 'Bongs' – as Bengalis are affectionately called by their fellow countrymen – there is no dearth of intellectual prowess even today, potent enough to form the basis of a different kind of economic system – a knowledge economy – that today makes up a large share of all economic activity in developed countries.
Literature, arts, science and politics – the tools of social and knowledge reform – have all witnessed their heydays in Bengal and there is no reason why we should not reconsider how to develop the state economy beyond the old cliché of manufacturing coupled with service industries. Even the latter does not necessarily have to be confined to information technology or IT support. The service industry of Bengal could include everything from research and development, to knowledge networking, sharing and even the creative industries.
South Korea recently instituted the Ministry of Future Creative Science and Indonesia recently created its Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economy acknowledging the importance of creativity for economic growth.
In 2014, the Asian Development Bank declared the knowledge-based economy (KBE) as the next policy agenda for Asia. According to the KBE, knowledge is a vital commodity in modern economic structures, not limited or bound by any sense of place and space but is based on the production, distribution and use of knowledge and information.
West Bengal has a distinct advantage over its competitors in its talented human capital and the state has a culture of cultivating knowledge for over 150 years which can easily compensate the paucity of land or physical space. That urge for knowledge, that once sparked a social and political reform across India in the 19th and 20th century that shaped the country's freedom struggle, its movements towards gender equality (the first women's schools and colleges were started in Calcutta), a literary awakening and its scientific endeavours, is capable of driving an economic turnaround in Bengal today as well.
The Bengali diaspora already enjoys eminence in the knowledge economy in societies across developed countries. Investment in the creation and dissemination of that knowledge would reap rich dividends for investors. The East and North-East of India, as well as neigbouring Bangladesh (which shares the same language and a common socio-cultural heritage), as well as countries in South East Asia, all offer a huge market that could be conveniently and strategically accessed through West Bengal.
A knowledge-based economy would also insulate the state from risks and uncertainties such as global warming and climatic changes, which could cause unprecedented environment shifts making development more capital intensive and potentially hamper the possibility of exploiting natural resources and reserves.
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are a focus of the United Nations (UN) for the next two decades or so and 'developing responsibly' is the new mantra of the UN in the face of the growing fragility of the environment. In this climate of uncertainty, West Bengal could emerge once again as a pioneer in India by spearheading a KBE state. Just as it stirred and rejuvenated the country in the mid 19th century with its academic and scholastic vitality, revivalism and cultural flamboyancy, West Bengal could triumph yet again.
Aditya Ghosh
Aditya Ghosh has been an editor, journalist, researcher, adjunct faculty and project manager in internationally reputable institutions across Germany, India, UK and Tanzania. He works currently as a Research Associate at the South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg . He has won prestigious awards such as the DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service), the Chevening Scholarship, the Asian Environment Journalism Award and has been part of award-winning teams in Reuters AlertNet. His research is focused on developing an alternative development paradigm that internalises environmental conflicts and shifts caused by climate change and global warming. Apart from writing for for Reuters AlertNet, he previously worked for Hindustan Times, The Times of India and the Centre for Science and Environment, India's premier think tank. He has attended the Universities of Heidelberg in Germany, Sussex and Lincoln in the UK and Kolkata and Mumbai in India.
You can read some of his other recent articles here.
Aditya can be contacted via ghosh@sai.uni-heidelberg.de and adityo.ghosh@gmail.com.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee briefed Asia House corporate members on West Bengal's economic prospects and the steps the government of West Bengal is taking to make the state a more attractive investment destination on Wednesday 29 July. To read about the briefing and what she said click here.


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I also made an aioli for the burger as well – an aioli is a fancy way to say mayo with something mixed into it.
To make this dish gluten free make sure to use gluten free buns – I love to use Udi's Gluten Free burger buns – I think they hold up really well and have a similar texture to normal burger buns.
Because this is the BEST burger ever I like to use nice burger buns – not the $.88 pack of buns but the more artisan buns.
You can change up the cheese you use – I used havarti since it melts well and is creamy which I thought would pair well with the flavor of the arugula.
I love the cheeseburger, really! If you would ask me as to how many and until when I will be eating that? Well, my answer is forever hahaha! I have just tried this recipe and I guarantee you guys, the caption speaks for itself, it's really the Best Burger ever!


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Reels - Does How Many Reels A Slot Machine Have Importance?
Does How Many Reels A Slot Machine Have Importance?
Whether a slot machine has three reels or five reels, it does not affect how it operates, well physically anyway. The reels still spin the same and contain the same images, but as five reel machines have become more frequent, they have also become a lot more popular. There are several different reasons for that, but before anyone should make a decision, they should sample both models and decide which one suits them better.
There is just so much more. With more reels in motion and more images to follow, it simply more exhilaration for the player visually. As five reel models are slots that are video, they also put on quite a display and can be quite tantalizing to the eye.
More money making opportunity. More reels means more paylines, so they are at least 20 more different ways to benefit than playing a three reel slot machine.
All the fringe benefits. Five reel slot machines typically provide players with many much bonuses, images such as multipliers, or a wild card, for extra spins, free spins, and are supposed to dispense funds more frequently than their three reel colleagues.
Graphically, they tend to draw the players into the flow of the game and make them feel like they participating in more of an entertainment experience instead of simply worrying about winning or losing.
The progressive jackpots. Some of these can actually begin to develop into very enticing piles of cash. With more reels, they accrue at a swifter rate than their counterparts.
Maybe this is not good very everyone, but you can bet more money. Since there are more lines, there are more combinations to play. Granted this can become real expensive real quick, but it can also be more lucrative.
How often five reels pays out. Although, some of the payouts without progressive jackpots may not having you planning your next Caribbean adventure, since there are more combinations, it only makes sense a five reel machine will hit more often than a three reel machine.
The amount of money you can receive. Many old students of the game prefer the three reels because they don't think the five reel machines pay out as much or as high, but they are forgetting a computer is programmed to control the game's payout rates, so it automatic. No matter how many spins you have, it will always dispense that same rate.