As small business owners, protecting your financial information – and that of your customers – is critical for success. Fortunately, safeguarding data doesn't need to be elaborate or expensive. Here are five tips to help you improve your cyber security.
Back in the day, all you needed to protect your business was a solid lock and a good reputation in the community. Today, the Internet brings the whole world tromping into your business, and it can get pretty messy.
Today, along with trying to run a successful business, you've got to outsmart the hackers, grifters and other lowlifes trying to steal your financial data or hijack your computing bandwidth. This ain't your Grandfather's small business.
October is National Cyber Security Month, and the folks over at the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a nonprofit organization and cyber-security education resource, have joined forces with Capitol One Small Business to help educate small businesses about preventing online fraud and ways they can avoid online attacks. Together, they've released Five Tips for Cyber Security, a guideline for small businesses that want to protect themselves from cyber fraud.
"Small businesses are very busy," said Ron Teixera, president of the NCSA. "and these tips provide a quick hit of information that they can incorporate in order to protect their networks and their customers' private information."
Cyber criminals steal information to commit fraud, which typically takes two forms, Teixera said. They take customer information or a business owner's name and good credit for identity theft or they commandeer small business networks to commit crimes (phishing, spam attacks and so on) against other small businesses.
"These people hijack your network bandwidth so that when they spam and attack other sites, and the attacks look as though they originated from your company's domain," Teixera said.
Why is this so important? He sited a consumer study by Javelin Research that showed 85 percent of those surveyed said they would shop more at a site known for its good cyber-security practices. Only 20 percent of those polled said they would continue to shop at a Web shop that had experienced a data breach.
"Cyber security is good for business, Teixera said. "Your credibility has value in both the real and the virtual world.
Both the NCSA and Capitol One Small Business recommend these five steps to improve your cyber security.
In order to protect customer information, small business owners need to conduct an initial risk assessment of their online and operating systems. This includes determining if any sensitive information (anything that is critical to your bottom line (e.g., customer database) is attached to the Internet.
"Don't forget about physical security," Teixera said. "If you have a small desktop server, you might want to keep it in a locked closet or office. It's too easy for someone to walk in and take it."
There are several components of a comprehensive risk assessment. Most importantly, small business owners should install updated antivirus programs, antispyware programs and firewall software on all computers. Make sure to keep these programs, along with the operating system and applications up-to-date with the most current patches. In addition, ensure that all employees use effective, complex passwords. Passwords should be changed every 60 to 70 days.
It's essential that managers and employees have a basic understanding of cyber security, including company-specific procedures and overall best practices.
"Teach your employees how to avoid risks. We're talking basic cyber security 101 – don't open attachments from an unknown source," Teixera said. "And do this more than once a year. Threats evolve and you need to keep your employees alert to those threats."
Small business owners need to integrate a cyber security rollout plan within the yearly business plan. This plan should also include steps for measuring success.
Make regular (at least weekly) backup copies of all important data and information. Creating backups on a regular basis ensures that critical data is not lost in the event of a cyber attack or natural disaster.
Store all backup copies away from the office, such as on an external hard drive, and use encryption to protect any sensitive information about your company and customers from thieves and hackers. Encryption programs encode data, making it unreadable until the user enters a password or encryption key to unlock it.
"It's easier now than ever to keep data backups off site," said Teixera. "You'll need that data in the event of a fire, flood or other disaster. Just having data on-site is not helpful."
Small business owners should have a contingency plan in place in case the business suffers a cyber-security attack. The contingency plan should include steps on how to continue business operations at an alternate location when necessary. This plan should be tested annually.
"You should understand how to preserve evidence of the attack, who to contact – police, your bank, customers, attorneys," said Teixera. "Think things out ahead of time because you won't be effective in the heat of the moment."
Have all employees sign a security agreement in order to demonstrate that they are taking cyber security seriously and are active participants in helping to maintain a secure online environment. This agreement should also require employees to report any suspicious online activity or known Internet crime to the proper authorities.
If fraud or criminal intent is suspected, it should be reported to the local law enforcement agencies, the local FBI, Secret Service or state attorney general's offices. Moreover, some states require business owners to notify their customers if hackers or thieves could have had access to unencrypted personal information. One way to prevent Internet crime is by erasing all data on a hard drive before recycling or throwing away a computer.
"Maintaining a culture of security is important. Employees need to understand that they need to protect their PC data, company information and laptops with encryption," said Teixera. "Having and enforcing an agreement like this shows how seriously you take cyber security."


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Nitrianska Streda (bis 1927 slowakisch "Nitrianská Streda"; ungarisch Nyitraszerdahely) ist eine Gemeinde im Westen der Slowakei mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) und gehört zum Okres Topoľčany, einem Kreis des Nitriansky kraj.

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Die Gemeinde befindet sich im Ostteil des Hügellandes Nitrianska pahorkatina, einem Teil des slowakischen Donautieflands, am linken Ufer der Nitra und am Fuße des Tribetzgebirges. Das Ortszentrum liegt auf einer Höhe von  und ist sieben Kilometer von Topoľčany entfernt.

Nachbargemeinden sind Topoľčany im Norden, Solčany im Nordosten, kurz Velčice im Südosten, Kovarce und Čeľadince im Süden, Chrabrany im Westen und Nemčice im Nordwesten.

Geschichte
Der Ort wurde zum ersten Mal 1278 als Zeredahel schriftlich erwähnt und erhielt seinen Namen nach den mittwochs stattfindenden Markttagen. Die Ortschaft war anfangs königliches Gut, danach gehörte sie verschiedenen Geschlechtern wie dem böhmischen Voyt sowie später einheimischen Zerdahelyi, Bossány, Apponyi und anderen. Im 14. Jahrhundert entstand hier eine kleine Burg, die nach der Eroberung durch den Raubritter Podmaniczky 1548–1549 per Verordnung des ungarischen Reichstags geschleift wurde. 1828 zählte man 75 Häuser und 523 Einwohner, die von der Landwirtschaft, aber auch Weberei und Spitzenanfertigung lebten.

Bis 1918 gehörte der im Komitat Neutra liegende Ort zum Königreich Ungarn und kam danach zur Tschechoslowakei beziehungsweise heute Slowakei.

Von 1976 bis 1990 war der Nachbarort Čeľadince Teil der Gemeinde.

Bevölkerung
Nach der Volkszählung 2011 wohnten in Nitrianska Streda 731 Einwohner, davon 700 Slowaken, sechs Tschechen und jeweils ein Mährer und Ukrainer. 23 Einwohner machten diesbezüglich keine Angabe. 273 Einwohner bekannten sich zur evangelischen Kirche A. B., 250 Einwohner zur römisch-katholischen Kirche, jeweils fünf Einwohner zur evangelisch-methodistischen Kirche sowie zur kongregationalistischen Kirche, drei Einwohner zu den Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten und zwei Einwohner zur griechisch-katholischen Kirche; vier Einwohner bekannten sich zu einer anderen Konfession. 150 Einwohner waren konfessionslos und bei 29 Einwohnern wurde die Konfession nicht ermittelt.

Bauwerke
 befestigtes Landschloss mit Ecktürmen aus dem Jahr 1537, heute im gemischten Renaissance-barocken Aussehen
 Landschloss im klassizistischen Stil aus dem Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts
 evangelische Artikularkirche aus dem Jahr 1748, überwiegend im Barockstil mit einigen klassizistischen Teilen
 römisch-katholische Philippus-und-Jakobus-Kirche im klassizistischen Stil aus den Jahren 1785–1790

Söhne und Töchter der Gemeinde

 Ladislav Čepčianský (1931–2021), Kanute

Weblinks

 Eintrag auf e-obce.sk (slowakisch)

Einzelnachweise

Ort in der Slowakei
Ersterwähnung 1278

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Nintendo Brings Virtual Reality to Kids with Its Latest Labo Kit
Sam Ochanji March 8, 2019 Nintendo Brings Virtual Reality to Kids with Its Latest Labo Kit2019-03-08T08:12:33+00:00 Cardboard, Hardware, VR Headsets No Comment
Google debuted its basic cardboard virtual reality kits back in 2014 to a roaring success and Nintendo is about to replicate that with its own DIY skeletal VR cardboard kit. The new Labo kit is a VR kit for Switch that fuses DIY cardboard construction project with virtual reality creations and promises users a simple and shareable virtual reality experience for kids and families.
It's not a serious virtual reality gaming headset like PlayStation VR but it's more of a basic VR device for creating fun concepts around gaming, especially for kids. It's more in line with the other Labo demos and not a high-end headset that engages users with new gaming mechanics or form factor.
The Switch after all is not a good fit for VR experiences due to its 720p split screen for both eyes which will output a very-low res virtual reality experience. The VR content might come out good but it won't be as comfortable to the end user. However, users won't need to use Switch in its virtual reality mode in order to platy through the Labo projects. It's possible to use the Labo kit even if you don't mount the Switch to your face.
The Nintendo Labo virtual reality kit will be released in April 2019 with a retail price of $79.99 and contains all the kits for a toy-con project which include a Toy-Con blaster, Toy-Con virtual reality goggles, Toy-Con blaster, Toy-Con elephant, Toy-Con camera, Toy-Con bird and a wind pedal. Users can also purchase a $39.99 extra kit and other extra kits online. The Nintendo Labo allows users to build impressive projects including one which involves the headset transforming into an elephant mask with its controllers mounted to the trunk of the headset. The kit also includes a safety cap and screen holder.
The Nintendo Labo VR starter set includes the Toy-Con Blaster, Toy-Con Goggles, Nintendo Labo software, a blaster, and screen holder.
The virtual reality kit has also been designed to allow for a social gameplay whereby it can be passed around and shared with groups of other players. For this group play, users only have to insert the Nintendo Switch console into Toy-Con VR Goggles and then hold the setup close to their eyes to play the various games on offer. This setup does not require a headset like other virtual reality headsets.
The Labo kit builds upon numerous elements of the Nintendo Labo including make, play and discover so as to provide a virtual reality experience that is fun and enjoyable not just for kids but also adults who wish to try the VR games. The Labo kit experience is designed in such a way that it encourages real-world and virtual interactions among the players by sharing the Toy-Con creations.
The Nintendo Labo virtual reality kit is also planning to launch two optional expansion sets that cost $20 apiece. The first set will have a Toy-Con Camera and a Toy-Con Elephant and the second set will have the Toy-Con Bird and Toy-Con Wind Pedal. These two expansions can only be purchased online even though the Labo VR Kit will be available in the stores from April 2019. Nintendo will release additional information about the virtual reality experiences in the near future.
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Peugeot compact MPV is a high flier
PEUGEOT is flying high at the moment, which might be why motorists trying out the company's newest compact MPV could be forgiven for thinking they are at the controls of an aircraft rather than a car.
Edward Stephens
Get behind the wheel of the new seven-seater Peugeot 5008 Exclusive and you feel as if you are sitting in the cockpit of an executive jet.
The beautifully designed "cockpit" – the best I have seen in an MPV – features an elegant raised centre console which is inclined towards you and has banks of knobs and switches all within easy reach.
To add to the aircraft-like feel the 5008 Exclusive features a fighter-pilot style head-up display on a small translucent panel near the base of the windscreen which you can read without taking your eyes off the road.
It might not show you your altitude but it does display a host of essential information like speed, cruise control and the time gap between you and the vehicle in front.
The 5008 allows you to enjoy a high driving position for excellent all-round visibility but at the same time the steering wheel angle has been set to ensure that you feel as if you are driving a conventional hatchback or saloon rather than an MPV.
And it's a prestige hatch or saloon at that, as this people mover has a distinctly up-market feel to it.
Passengers travelling in the middle row of seats in the 5008 can enjoy the in-flight movie thanks to a multimedia system which features two seven inch colour screens set into the rear of the front seat headrests.
And as the passengers will be flying business class they can opt to watch the same thing on each screen or play a game on one screen why their fellow passenger is watching the film. The 5008 might not exactly take to the skies but those on board will certainly see a lot of blue thanks to a panoramic glass roof which is standard on Executive models and a £350 option on Sport models.
For most people buying seven seaters flexibility is a key element and this MPV has it in abundance.
There are three rows of seats – in a two-three-two configuration – and every one but the pilot's, sorry driver's, can be folded flat. So you have the option of using the 5008 as a full seven-passenger vehicle with all the seats in place or a cavernous van-like vehicle with all the seats down.
In between there are a whole host of permutations thanks to features like rear seats which fold away completely into the floor and middle row seats which can fold flat or be folded upright like cinema seats and then slid forwards until they reach the rear of the front seats. With all the seats upright you have 250 litres of luggage space available behind the third row of seats. With all of them down you have 10 times that amount at 2,500 litres.
The 5008 is packed with innovations. The state of the art navigation system, for example, allows you to download onto it every fixed speed camera in 14 different countries and a distinctive audible alert lets you know when you are approaching one.
Then there is the Distance Alert radar system, which warns you when you are getting too close to the vehicle in front. You can set it to between 0.9 and 2.5 seconds and if you get closer than that to the car ahead of you then you get an alert in the head-up display.
And if parking isn't your forte this vehicle is available with technology which measures any parking space you might spot and tells you whether there is enough room for you to get into it without risking your no claims bonus.
On the road one of the first things you notice about the 5008 in either petrol or diesel form is the silence. Peugeot has spent a lot of time working on the acoustics and it has certainly paid off with the cabin as silent as many luxury limousines.
The ride and road holding too are impressive and are designed to be on a par with the company's best passenger cars.
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Japan - Trip code JPH Discovery
Days 8
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From the bright lights of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto, this fast-paced tour explores Japan's highlights. We take time to reflect at Hiroshima, site of the world's first atomic attack before visiting the holy island of Miyajima, dotted with beautiful temples and free roaming deer. In Osaka we try street food and in Kyoto we relax in perfectly manicured Zen gardens.
Tokyo - Explore the traditional temples of Asakusa
Kyoto - Discover the temples and gardens of Japan's Imperial Capital
Jigokudani Onsen - Watch the famous snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs
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Breakfast: 7
Dinner: 3
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Day 1 - Tour begins in Tokyo
Arrive in Tokyo, the ultra-modern capital of Japan.
For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6.30pm for the welcome meeting. After this we have dinner included at a nearby local restaurant where you will have the chance to sample various types of 'izakaya' style Japanese cuisine. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Tokyo at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita Airport (NRT). The city centre is around an hour away from Haneda Airport and an hour and a half from Narita. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
If your flight arrives earlier in the day, we recommend taking the train one stop or walking along the Sumida River and then crossing over to see the Edo Tokyo Museum (it takes approximately 20 minutes to get here). This fascinating architectural structure gives a great history of Japan's capital and it is next to the sumo stadium so there is the chance to spot a sumo wrestler in the area. Also nearby is the Hokusai Museum which displays woodblock prints of Japan's most famous artist. Alternatively you can wander around the Asakusa area and explore the back streets. You will find sword shops, street food, goldfish scooping, rickshaws and plenty more just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
Asakusa Central Hotel (or similar)
Grade: Comfortable Hotel
Single room available
Meals Provided: Dinner
Day 2 - Explore Tokyo's neon streets and peaceful gardens
Over one-quarter of the Japanese population live within a 50 km radius of the centre of Tokyo, making it the most populous metropolitan area in the world. The result is a bustling and exciting city - the economic powerhouse of Asia. However, scratching its neon-clad surface reveals a city bursting with history and tradition. A morning stroll to Tokyo's oldest temple, Asakusa, will introduce us to Tokyo's unique culture. We then board a boat for a short journey along the Sumida River. Gaining a totally different perspective of the city, we drift past high rise apartments, secluded gardens and busy warehouses. Arriving in the heart of the city near Hamarikyu Gardens, you may wish to visit the Meiji shrine and Shinjuku area, where the latest electronic gadgets dazzle from glowing shop-fronts.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 3 - Travel on the bullet train to Kanazawa
No trip to Japan would be complete without a journey on a high speed train and this morning we leave Tokyo and board the Shinkansen. The bullet trains are known for the extremely punctual service, comfortable carriages and the lack of noise as you travel at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour. Our destination is Kanazawa, until 150 years ago the 4th largest city in Japan. The city has shunned mass industrialisation and retains the charm of winding back streets, delicate tea shops and the beautiful autumn maples and spring cherry blossoms of Kenrokoen Gardens. Once ruled by the Maeda Clan, one of the most powerful Samurai families in Japan, the city has several traditional samurai districts which we will explore. Tonight we are accommodated in a traditional inn, known as a ryokan, where we sleep on comfortable, folding futon mattresses laid on top of woven tatami mats. Rooms are twin share and because most ryokans are very small it is not possible to offer a single room. Bathrooms are usually shared as rooms are not typically en suite. During our stay, we learn about local etiquette, such as when to take off our shoes and the pleasures of taking a Japanese bath, all of which helps enhance our stay in this traditional establishment.
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Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 - Take the train to Kyoto
After breakfast we make our way back to the train station for the journey to Kyoto. Kyoto is regarded as Japan's loveliest city, with more than 2000 temples and shrines, many set in perfectly manicured landscaped gardens. We base ourselves in Kyoto for the next four nights to allow ample opportunity to explore the highlights. We will start with a visit to Nijo Castle. Built in 1603 as a Shogun palace, it is a great example of the sumptuous setting in which the Shogun would have held audiences with his samurai warriors.
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Day 5 - Explore Kyoto's temples and gardens
We spend today visiting some of the cities many temples. We start with the Ryoan-ji Temple with its beautiful Zen gardens and famous rock garden. The exact history of the gardens is unknown but it is thought the temple was converted from an aristocrat's villa in 1450. Whilst in the gardens try testing out the theory that at least one of the rocks is hidden from every vantage point. We then explore the famous Golden Pavilion. The temple is a three storey building with the top two tiers covered in gold leaf. Set in a lake the building appears to float on the water and the reflections, coupled with the background of forest make it worthy of its place on many Japanese postcards. We'll enjoy a traditional tea ceremony too, and there is also time to stroll along Kyoto's charming streets and tree-lined canal, simply soaking up its unique atmosphere.
Day 6 - Visit Hiroshima and Miyajima
An early morning train takes us to Hiroshima, where we will spend the morning exploring this thought-provoking city in our own time. Completely destroyed on 6th August 1945, when it was the target of the first atomic bomb to be used in wartime, Hiroshima has literally risen from the ashes, and is now a thriving, friendly city. We visit the Peace Memorial Park and the well-presented museum on the site of the 1945 A-bomb hypocentre. Whilst serving as poignant reminders of the nuclear holocaust, their over-whelming message is of hope that such horrors will never reoccur. Travel around the city is easy, thanks to the provision of colourful street trams, brought in from all over Japan after the war. Just off the coast of Hiroshima is the tiny island of Miyajima. The relaxed feel of this island is enhanced by the deer that roam freely through the streets. As we arrive on the ferry we can take in the famous view of the floating torii gate. Considered to be one of the most beautiful sights in Japan, these red gates appear to float on the water with the hills of the island forming a spectacular backdrop. We take time to explore some of the islands many shrines before we take the ferry back to the mainland.
Day 7 - Discover Himeji's ancient castle
Today we travel to the city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture. The city is known for its original castle. Known as the 'White Egret' owing to the brilliant white walls and winged roof, the castle is unlike others in the country having escaped damage by war, earthquake or fires which often destroy these traditional wooden structures. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the castle complex is made up of over 80 buildings and an impressive spiral maze leading up to the entrance which deterred intruders and allowed residents to open fire if the visitors were unwelcome. Close to the castle are Kokoen Gardens where we can try green tea and wander through the relaxing bamboo groves.
Day 8 - Tour ends in Kyoto
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kyoto.
There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Kyoto at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel, while you head out for some last minute shopping or sightseeing. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you need to depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX), which is around one and a half to two hours away, or Osaka International Airport (ITM) which takes around an hour.
Japan's climate is mostly temperate, with five distinct seasons. Summer is from June to September with temperatures reaching 30°c, although it can vary from warm to very hot. after mid-July. July and August can be humid. Spring and Autumn are mild throughout Japan. Winter, October to April, is cold with snowfall. The main rainy season is June. Japan can be prone to short, tropical cyclones in August to October. October November although cooler is a great time to see the Autumn colours.
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Budgeting and packing
Rain gear is essential all year. You will need warm clothing from October through until April when temperatures drop, especially at night. December until February are particularly cold so bring extra layers if you are travelling at this time.
Comfortable shoes, and sandals for relaxing.
Luggage: On tour
One main piece of baggage and a daypack. Your main luggage will be transferred directly from Tokyo to Kyoto therefore you will need to use your daypack to carry everything you need for the overnight stay in Kanazawa.
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Tipping isn't compulsory, and we work hard to ensure that our leaders all receive a fair wage. You may however, want to recognise a leader that's done a great job or really added to your trip by giving them a tip. We're often asked about the recommended amount. It's a tricky one, and down to personal preference, but we'd recommend between £15 to £20 per person per week as a guideline.
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Yen.
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It is preferable to take money in Yen or traveller's cheques.
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Most major towns - your Tour Leader will advise you on arrival.
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All post offices have international ATMs. Some other ATMs do not accept Western bank/credit cards. Your tour leader will advise you locally.
Credit Card Acceptance
In major restaurants and stores.
It should be noted that outside of the major cities it is difficult to change traveller's cheques. Where available it takes 30-45 minutes, the best places to exchange them is at the airport on arrival.
Transport, Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation notes
On this tour we spend one night in a traditional Japanese Inn, known as a Ryokan. Thick futon mattresses are laid out on woven tatami mats and the rooms are very simple. Typically ryokans do not offer en suite accommodation and therefore bathrooms will be shared. Due to the small nature of ryokans a single room cannot be offered.
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Nothing compulsory. We recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, infectious hepatitis and polio. The use or possession of Vicks inhalers and some other common prescription and over-the-counter medicines (e.g. for allergies and sinus problems or even certain mild painkillers, such as those containing certain levels of codeine) are banned under Japan's strictly enforced anti-stimulant drugs law. Customs officials may not be sympathetic if you claim ignorance about these medicines. If in any doubt about customs procedures for such items, you should check with the nearest Japanese Embassy before visiting Japan. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
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Милош Милутинович (, 5 лютого 1933, Баїна-Башта — 28 січня 2003, Белград) — югославський футболіст, що грав на позиції нападника. По завершенні ігрової кар'єри — тренер.

Виступав, зокрема, за клуб «Партизан», а також національну збірну Югославії. Триразовий володар Кубка Югославії. Чемпіон Югославії (як тренер). Володар Кубка Югославії (як тренер). Чемпіон Туреччини (як тренер).

Клубна кар'єра

У дорослому футболі дебютував 1952 року виступами за команду клубу «Партизан», в якій розпочинав грати з молодшим братом Милорадом. Провів у цій белградській команді шість сезонів, взявши участь у 87 матчах чемпіонату. У складі «Партизана» був одним з головних бомбардирів команди, маючи середню результативність на рівні 0,61 голу за гру першості.

Згодом з 1958 по 1965 рік грав у складі команд клубів ОФК (Белград), «Баварія», «Расінг» (Париж) та «Стад Франсе».

Завершив професійну ігрову кар'єру у клубі ОФК (Белград), у складі якого вже виступав раніше. Прийшов до команди 1968 року, захищав її кольори до припинення виступів на професійному рівні у 1969.

Виступи за збірну
1953 року дебютував в офіційних матчах у складі національної збірної Югославії. Протягом кар'єри у національній команді, яка тривала 6 років, провів у формі головної команди країни 33 матчі, забивши 16 голів.

У складі збірної був учасником чемпіонату світу 1954 року у Швейцарії, чемпіонату світу 1958 року у Швеції.

Кар'єра тренера
Розпочав тренерську кар'єру, ще продовжуючи грати на полі, 1966 року, очоливши тренерський штаб клубу ОФК (Белград).

1977 року став головним тренером команди «Бешікташ», тренував стамбульську команду один рік.

Згодом протягом 1982—1984 років очолював тренерський штаб клубу «Партизан».

1984 року прийняв пропозицію попрацювати зі збірною СФРЮ. Залишив збірну Югославії 1986 року.

Протягом одного року, починаючи з 1986, був головним тренером команди «Бешікташ».

Протягом тренерської кар'єри також очолював команди клубів «Дубочика», «Пролетер», «Атлас», «Вележ» та «Алтай».

Останнім місцем тренерської роботи був клуб «Партизан», головним тренером команди якого Милош Милутинович був з 1990 по 1991 рік.

Помер 28 січня 2003 року на 70-му році життя у місті Белград.

Титули і досягнення

Як гравця
 Володар Кубка Югославії (3):
 «Партизан»: 1952, 1953—1954, 1956—1957
 Чемпіон Європи (U-18): 1951

Як тренера
 Чемпіон Югославії (1):
 «Партизан»: 1982–1983
 Володар Кубка Югославії (1):
 «Вележ»: 1981
 Чемпіон Туреччини (1):
 «Бешікташ»: 1986–1987

Особисті
 Найкращий бомбардир Кубка європейських чемпіонів 1955–1956 (8)

Посилання

югославські футболісти
югославські футбольні тренери
Гравці чемпіонату світу з футболу 1954
Футболісти «Партизана»
Футболісти ОФКа
Футболісти «Баварії» (Мюнхен)
Футболісти «Расінга» (Коломб)
Футболісти «Стад Франсе»
Тренери ФК ОФК (Белград)
Тренери ФК «Банат»
Тренери ФК «Атлас»
Тренери ФК «Бешикташ»
Тренери ФК «Вележ»
Тренери ФК «Партизан»
Тренери ФК «Алтай»
югославські футбольні легіонери
Футбольні легіонери в Сербії
Футбольні легіонери в Німеччині
Футбольні легіонери у Франції


KOLKATA: The Pawan Kumar Ruia controlled heavy engineering firm Jessop & Co has written to the Mamata Banerjee government seeking permission for closing down its Dum Dum factory owing to labour trouble.
\"We wrote to the labour department on November 1 to allow permanent closure of the Dum Dum factory. A copy of the letter has also been sent to the chief minister,\" a company official said. The purported closure notice has been hung on the factory gates on Saturday.
The company took this route after the labour department turned down the management\'s stand to shed 50% of the existing work force at Dum Dum. The Jessop management moved the government after trade unionists attached to the company opposed the management\'s proposal to keep the company going. Company officials also intimated the government that the law and order was fast deteriorating inside the factory premises.


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WYKEHAM FARRANCE's electro-mechanical TRITECH machines are the original high-performance load frames for triaxial tests. Introduced by the company over 50 years ago, they have undergone continuous development and are the ideal solution for advanced and research laboratories that want to perform high quality tests at high levels of productivity.
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1999 Bankalar Kanunu''nun Bir Değerlendirmesi 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 42
Bank regulation and supervision and its welfare implications 0 0 1 31 0 1 8 130
Budget Deficits and Inflation: The Roles of Central Bank Independence and Financial Market Development 1 1 2 97 1 1 7 217
Central bank independence and economic performance in eastern Europe 0 0 0 124 0 2 6 276
Central bank reform, liberalization and inflation in transition economies--an international perspective 2 3 14 550 12 22 73 1,385
Determinants of Workers' Remittances: The Case of Turkey 0 1 6 182 4 7 29 568
Determinants of Workers' Remittances: Turkish Evidence from High-Frequency Data 0 0 2 64 1 1 6 149
Fiscal decentralization and deficits: International evidence 1 2 9 189 2 6 23 453
Fiscal decentralization, central bank independence and inflation: a panel investigation 0 0 0 100 1 1 5 218
Fiscal decentralization, fiscal rules and fiscal discipline 0 0 5 68 1 4 21 141
Fiscal efficiency, redistribution and welfare 0 0 2 30 1 1 15 139
Has European Customs Union Agreement really affected Turkey's trade? 0 0 0 112 0 0 1 405
Institutions and Business Cycles 0 0 1 21 0 2 8 71
Kamu Mali Yönetiminde Reform,Şeffaflık, Denetim, Hesap Verebilirlik - 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 11 227
Measuring the Independence of Central Banks and Its Effect on Policy Outcomes 0 0 0 11 23 64 177 3,219
Measuring the Quality of Bank Regulation and Supervision with an Application to Transition Economies 0 0 0 131 1 2 11 406
Modeling institutional evolution 0 0 0 10 0 1 7 47
Monetary institutions and inflation performance: cross-country evidence 0 0 0 8 0 0 3 35
Optimal fiscal decentralization: Redistribution and welfare implications 0 1 8 40 1 6 29 98
Revenue decentralization and income distribution 0 0 0 56 2 2 6 128
The nexus of economic and institutional evolution 0 2 6 20 1 8 16 72
Trends in Workers' Remittances: A Worldwide Overview 0 0 0 99 0 0 2 277
Turkey's experience with disinflation: where did all the welfare gains go? 0 0 0 27 0 0 1 117
Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası Ne Kadar Bağımsız 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 91
Türkiye'de Mali Tevzin Ve İller Bazında Bazı Mali Ve Sosyal Göstergelerin Karşılaştırması 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 158
WHAT DETERMINES THE "LEGAL" QUALITY Of BANK REGULATION AND SUPERVISION? 0 0 0 53 0 2 5 139
Total Journal Articles 4 10 56 2,063 53 142 493 9,340
Macroeconomic Institutions and Development 0 2 3 3 1 5 15 26
Total Books 0 2 3 3 1 5 15 26