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Are you sale ready today – if the unforeseen happened or if a new opportunity came your way?
At The Alpha Group we make certain that you plan how to sell your business effectively by defining your clear goal for the sale, deciding a realistic value for the company and helping you to identify ideal advisers. Often you have been on a journey with us, starting in difficult circumstances, they have turned your companies round so your business is facing in the right direction, and then they have begun to grow your business and thriving, achieving massive growth prior to sale for a high value in order to achieve financial freedom.
So, how does this happen?
Easy, its a six step-process using the power of the peer-to-peer advisory board.
Firstly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you identify what is your strategic problem.
Over the past few years you have successfully grown your business and are achieving good results. During the past year you have been preparing the business for a high value sale i.e. the business is in good health and they have a Business Plan that will give potential buyers confidence in both the current performance and future growth of the business.
Don't forget, you may not have to sell your business in its entirety, you may have parts of your business that you can sell separately.
So, what could be the strategic problems facing you?
81% of the potential sales of small and medium sized (SME) businesses collapse before completion. Why is this? Experience of these stalled, and therefore very costly attempts, to sell your businesses show that business leaders often fail in three key areas:
1 They are unclear about your goals for selling your business.
Clarity about your goals can help you make better decisions, for example the decision to sell the business in whole of in part.
2 They are unrealistic about the true value of your business.
They may have an idea of what they would like to achieve, but is this realistic or an aspiration?
3 They select the wrong business sale advisers, brokers, accountants and lawyers.
your existing advisors may not be the right choice, especially if they have a long-standing relationship.
The peer-to-peer advisory board help you assess themselves against these three criteria.
Secondly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you decide your goal and your preferred type of buyer.
It is important to decide your goal for selling your business. Business Leaders sell your businesses for a number of reasons.
These include to:
a) To raise some valuable capital to grow another part of your company.
b) To let go of a non-core part of your company.
c) To merge with a much bigger company.
d) To provide the financial freedom and security for retirement, illness and other pursuits.
e) Because they have taken the company as far as it can go, either financially or in ability.
The peer-to-peer advisory board help you determine your bold, smart goal in 8 to 10 words (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Time-bound).
Decide your preferred types of buyers
Once they have established your goal, next the peer-to-peer advisory board help you decide who they want to buy the business.
Some possible types of buyers could include:
a) Trade competitors who want your market share, customer base and profit stream.
b) Strategic buyers from another company or industry who want either your technology or customer base.
c) Venture Capital or Private Equity companies who believe that they will achieve exceptional growth in your business over the next three years and then a profitable exit for you.
d) Your management team who have the skills and appetite to fund and then grow your business.
e) Wealthy individuals and conglomerates.
The peer-to-peer advisory board help you identify exactly who is the preferred type of buyer through which to achieve your goal. This can often be an emotional decision, particularly with a long established or family owned business.
Thirdly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you calculate your profit multiplier.
The profit multiplier times the operating profit determines the value of a business. The profit multiplier is calculated from five factors, and cover a range of values for each of the five factors.
1 You and your Directors
My Directors and I are essential to my business … through to … We have an autonomous management team with a succession plan in place.
2 Your market
We are in a highly competitive market … through to … We are in our own niche market, with a high barrier to entry
3 Your recurring revenues from licences & services
Our recurring revenues are < 10% of our total annual sales … through to … Our recurring revenues are > 80% of our total annual sales
4 Your customers
We have < 5 key customers in 1 sector with small market share … through to … We have > 10 key customers in > 1 sector with good market share
5 Your new products & services
We have a new product/service in development … through to … We have a fully developed range of new products & services with strong protection of our intellectual property for these
Having calculated the profit multiplier, we also calculate any additional Value
6 Your asset value
- We have few tangible assets … through to … We have lots of property, plant or machinery
Fourthly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you value your business.
Many businesses are valued at a profit multiplier of between 2 times to 6 times your sustainable operating profit (i.e. your profits or earnings before interest and tax: EBIT). These valuations do not include the values of your property, stock and the cash in your businesses.
The peer-to-peer advisory board help you use profit multiplier, calculate the value of the business below.
Strip out the value of your “company” yacht and racehorses.
a) Your profit multiplier:
b) *Your annual, adjusted operating profit: (see below)
Your business value:
*For your latest operating profit, is your starting profit correct? If not, adjust it with an explanation below:
Now add back to your operating profit the owners’ salaries, perks, legal & professional fees, owners’ pension contributions and one-off disposals e.g. property & cars. Put this revised figure below:
*Are there any other expenses which will not be incurred by the new owners?
Now write your annual adjusted operating profit in box b above and calculate the value of your business.
Fifthly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you select your ideal advisers.
Use the checklist below to help you select your ideal and trusted advisers to assist you to sell your business rapidly and smoothly.
Rate 1 to 5 in the boxes below where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent.
a. The speed that they produce up to date management accounts
b. your performance in selling businesses
c. your ability to assist you with due diligence
Will you use your current accountants to assist you to sell the business?
If no, which accountants will you select and why?
a. your performance in selling businesses
b. your reputation for selling businesses
c. your understanding of your business priorities
Will you use your current lawyers to sell the business?
Your Business Sale Advisers
your performance as true advisers (not just brokers).
your reputation for selling businesses like yours.
The size and relevance of your database of contacts.
If not, which lawyers will you select and why?
If you are going to use Business Sale Advisers, which criteria above are important to you?
Sixthly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you follow a sales process.
Follow the systematic process below to sell your business effectively.
Allow up to 12 months to get to stage 8: complete. Stages 1 to 5 can take up to 9 months.
Decide your sales goal, a realistic value of your business and select your right advisers
Complete your legal and financial details and get the funds transferred into your account
Prepare a compelling summary of your business (i.e. why someone should buy it)
Brief your lawyers. Finalise your sale and the purchase contract and personally read the drafts
3 FIND BUYERS
Research potential buyers
6* DUE DILIGENCE
Get your deal agreed subject to successful due diligence
Get bids and negotiate terms using a third party, including earn out/retention
4 OBTAIN OFFERS
Prepare additional sales information for interested buyers i.e. sales prospectus and check the financial resources of potential buyers
Follow the systematic process below to sell your business effectively. Allow up to 12 months to get to stage 8: complete. Stages 1 to 5 can take up to 9 months.
Seventhly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you obtain and file your key documents for due diligence.
The following key documents are critical for you to have available for the due diligence stage of selling your business. It’s wise for you to start now in gathering, creating and filing these documents in preparation for your sale.
1.1. Your up-to-date Memorandum and Articles of Associations
1.2. The names and address of all registered shareholders with your shareholdings
2.1. Your audited accounts for the last 3 years 2.2. Your management accounts for the past year
3.1. A list of bank accounts, including the name and address of your bank branches 3.2. Your overdraft and loan facility letters of agreement
3.3. Debentures, mortgages, charges and other security documents
4.1. A list of major customers (i.e. those accounting for more than 5% of your sales turnover) and the value of sales to you in each of the last three financial years
4.2. A list of major suppliers (i.e. those accounting for more than 5% of goods or services supplied) and value of purchases from you in each of the last three financial years
4.3. Joint venture and partnership agreements
5.1. The rules or codes of conduct of those trade associations of which your Company is a member and by which it is bound
5.2. Your undertakings and assurances given to regulatory authorities under antitrust or restrictive trade practices
6.1. The service agreements for each of your directors
6.2. Standard terms of employment for all grades of your employees
6.3. Documents relating to any of your:
• commission or bonus schemes
• profit sharing schemes
• share option schemes
7.1. For all of your company vehicles, the registration number, month and year of acquisition and whether owned or leased
7.2. A list of major items of capital equipment
8.1. A list of all your registered (patentable inventions, designs, trade names and logos) owned by your Company and used by it
8.2. Licences of intellectual property and know-how by your Company to third parties
8.3. List of domain names used by your Company and registration documents relating to these domain names
9.1. A list of software licensed to your Company and copies of any licences which are significant or unusual
9.2. Other IT contracts relevant to your Company including:
• Maintenance contracts
• Out-sourcing contracts
• Remote hosting contracts
• Hardware leasing contracts
• Disaster recovery contracts
• Source code escrow contracts
10.1. A list of all land and buildings owned, occupied or shared by your Company and the purposes these are used for
10.2. In respect of any leasehold property, a copy of the leases and details of the current rents
Documents: your key actions
Which of the above documents do you currently not have filed? Please asterisk these. Of these, which 6 will you collect and/or generate over the next 3 months? Please double asterisk these.
Working in strictest confidence, which members of your Team (including yourself) will be responsible for collecting and creating these documents? Please put yours and your initials against the double asterisked six key documents.
N.B. Don’t neglect your day job!
Lastly the peer-to-peer advisory board help you take the next action and get massive value as a result.
The profound impact on you and your company of selling your business effectively is that you will substantially increase your market value, and having everything worked out gives you flexibility and peace of mind.
If you would like to find out more about how The Alpha Group members sell their businesses effectively then please get in touch and I will be happy to send you further information about visiting a suitable group, online, face-to-face or blended with a mixture of real world and virtual board meetings.
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LG vs Samsung Refrigerators | Core Differences Explain in Table
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Practically in every home, the refrigerator is one of the most crucial household appliances. Refrigerators are available from a variety of firms. It is difficult for people to choose the best refrigerator because different types of refrigerators are available in the market. The main brands in the refrigerator market, according to most consumers, are Samsung and LG Korea. People often wonder if they should buy a Samsung or an LG refrigerator. The two brands LG vs Samsung refrigerators are compared in this article.
LG vs Samsung Refrigerator
The refrigerator’s life depends on how many years it will operate without failure. Both last an average of twenty years with proper care. These two brands are top brands and enjoy a high reputation in the market. The quality of the refrigerators of these two brands is quite good.
It contains two refrigerators and a smart refrigerator: With the Dual Fridge function, you can turn the freezer into a refrigerator. This feature is required for all users. Sometimes we need more space in the fridge to store more food. In such cases, the dual cooler function is very useful.
Both LG and Samsung offer this feature on their heat sinks. LG calls this feature the Dual Fridge feature. Samsung coolers, which support this feature, are smart convertible coolers.
Technology for doorway refrigeration:
LG coolers have Door Cooling Plus technology. The temperature ranges between the cooking area and the refrigerator door are reduced with this feature.
This feature is not available on all LG refrigerators. You can buy particular LG radiator types if you require door cooling + in your radiator. This technique is ideal for keeping cold-weather items kept in the entryway.
This technology is not available on Samsung coolers. In comparing LG and Samsung door coolers, LG comes out on top.
Compressed air is the most crucial component of every refrigerator. It functions as a cooling agent. Experts choose LG refrigerators since they have modified their compressors and now operate on linear compressors. LG has managed to enhance its heat sinks by using sophisticated technology.
The compressor on both LG and Samsung coolers has a 10-year guarantee. However, Samsung’s compressor design is obsolete and has not been changed.
LG is at the cutting edge of new technology.
LG refrigerators use less energy and are quieter since typical blowers have four impediments, whereas linear compressors only have one. This linear compressor technology can maintain a cold temperature while keeping food nice and fresh.
Samsung’s Air Pro technology is incredibly innovative and beneficial.
The refrigerators have thin walls to allow for more storage and preparation. The refrigerator will not grow in size from the outside. However, lowering the width of the windows and ceilings will improve the refrigerator’s capacity.
Thanks to this technology, we can keep extra frozen food, and the appliance takes up less room. LG does not have this technology available in its coolers.
When buying a refrigerator, it is very important to check its performance. According to professionals, LG refrigerators are more efficient, although some include door-to-door technology, which stops cold air from escaping. LG refrigerators use less power due to structured compressed air technology, making them more efficient. Coolers from Samsung that include a central family display consume more energy. As a result, LG coolers are less expensive than Samsung.
Construction efficiency: LG and Samsung heat sinks have high product performance. As a result, choosing Samsung or LG ensures high quality.
LG vs Samsung Refrigerators: Tabular Representation
|Compressor||LG features a Smart Inverter Compressor, which can vary its cooling power based on the amount of food kept in the refrigerator.||Samsung uses a digital inverter compressor. It is the greatest technology for effective cooling because of its low energy consumption and long food preservation time.|
|Capacity||LG’s devices, on the whole, feature a lot of storage space.||Samsung refrigerators have a larger storage capacity than LG refrigerators.|
|Type of shelf||LG’s shelf is the highest quality of all.||Samsung shelves are excellent, but not quite as wonderful as LG’s.|
|Warranty||LG provides a one-year guarantee on the device and a five-year warranty on the cooling system, parts, and labor, starting from the date of purchase||The refrigerator is covered by a one-year guarantee. The compressor is covered by a 5- or 10-year guarantee, depending on the type and age of your refrigerator.|
|Price||LG Refrigerators have several distinctive characteristics, and the company is recognized for producing high-quality items. As a result, their costs are substantial.||Samsung is a popular refrigerator manufacturer, and while it does not skimp on quality, its prices are less expensive than LG’s.|
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of the cooler, LG or Samsung, is the best?
LG and Samsung are the finest in their respective fields. In terms of aesthetics and functionality, both companies offer nearly identical refrigerators. LG is a frontrunner in the invention, whereas Samsung is a design leader. A linear compressor is used by LG, whereas Samsung uses a digital inverter.
Is LG’s heat sink superior to Samsung’s?
LG and Samsung both provide unique products in terms of practicality and aesthetics. The door’s operation, look, and configuration is almost identical. Samsung utilizes digital converters, whereas LG uses linear compressors. The linear compressor is more reliable and intelligent in operation. Their coolers generate spherical artisan ice and last longer than Samsung’s.
What are LG’s advantages against Samsung?
LG is termed “Kingmaker of the Kitchen.” It provides the greatest quality goods for the user’s convenience. Linear compressors are used in LG refrigerators. Food stays fresh for a long period because of this technique. Their coolers generate spherical artisan ice and last longer than Samsung’s.
What advantages does Samsung have over LG?
Samsung’s cooler has a flawless handle-less design, making it roomier than LG’s. Samsung employs a digital inverter and a dual cooling technology that allows freezers and refrigerators with separate evaporators to be controlled independently.
What is LG or Samsung two-door refrigerator?
While the 4-star anti-freeze two-door refrigerator LG 260 L and the two-door anti-freeze Samsung 253 L officially have four stars (the higher the number of stars, the more energy-efficient your refrigerator) based on experience and user reviews of the product.
LG and Samsung are well-known manufacturers of high-quality refrigerators. Both businesses produce some of the world’s top refrigerators. These refrigerators have a lot of cool features that we didn’t think a refrigerator could have.
LG is a consumer electronics company that specializes in home appliances. On the other hand, Samsung manufactures a variety of gadgets, including smartphones, televisions, screens, and a variety of other items.
According to the findings, LG would create superior refrigerators because it concentrates primarily on the development of household appliances. However, this is incorrect because both companies create excellent refrigerators, and it is difficult to compare them.
Both LG and Samsung excel at various tasks. You can select any of these brands based on your preferences and financial constraints.


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Dive into Summer Reading at the Center Point Public Library!
End of Summer Reading Party!
The first 30 people will receive free pizza and a ticket to watch the McWane Science Center’s Oceans of Possibilities show!
Rules for the Summer Reading Program
When: June 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
How to Participate? Sign up online or in-person at Center Point Public Library.
What You Can Win:Small prizes, weekly prizes, & a Grand Prize at the end of the Summer Reading program.
How to Earn Entries to the Drawings:
Check out books! Bring your check-out slips to the Circulation Desk, Adult Services Desk or the Children’s Service Desk. Each check out slip or completed bingo card equals a fun prize. Weekly prizes will be drawn for tweens/teens and adults. All the Grand Prize will be drawn from all the entries turn in over the summer. There is a Grand Prize for children, tweens/teens, and adults.
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Participate in any of the fun activities planned for the Summer Reading Program. This earns you five entries into the grand prize drawing!
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By Samuel Wanjala
In Kenya today, there has arisen a generation that just loves noise. For the sake of the reader, I define noise as any unorganized sound that is unpleasing to the ear.
To illustrate what I mean think of an example of where you enter a church the size of a classroom, but it is fitted with four to six large box speakers. The volume is so loud that you can neither pray nor worship. The preacher in this church sounds like he is quarreling with people.
And finally, as you enter a prayer meeting, you see brethren walking around while shouting in the name of prayer. If you want to know what the people prayed for, ask them, “What did you pray about today?” Usually they have no specific answers.
The absence of noise, silence, is very powerful. It helps you concentrate your mind, your thoughts and even your words. I find this very essential in prayer. The word of God in Ecclesiastes 5:1 states, “…guard your steps when you go to the house of God… be more ready to listen…do not be hasty to speak… let your words be few.” I believe God is looking for somebody in which He can confide. It is my belief that God, too, has secrets which He desires to reveal to us. To reach this level of spiritual maturity you must develop a habit of consistently listening to God. The listening is done without noise, in silence.
One day I was home fencing out our small plot of land. This exercise involved blocking many illegal paths that were going through the farm. This enraged the regular users of the paths to drinking dens of local brews around our farm. One man, a known witch, came and threatened me to either remove the fence or I will test his magic. In fear I quietly prayed… Lord, protect me from this man. My fear was immediately replaced with faith and courage. I continued with the work. I forgot about it. Two days later I came to check on the projects on the farm and met the same man in a wheel chair. He almost died in an accident, the very thing with which he threatened me.
On several occasions I’ve gone out to minister. Looking at the hunger for God in people, I felt weak and asked the Lord to strengthen me in silence and He has always done it.
God has never competed for our attention with any other. He is a jealous God.
Elijah, while on the mountain after running away from Jezebel, waited for God. He was not in the earthquake, neither in the strong wind but in the still small voice. God worked with Noah because Noah knew how to obey God’s instructions to the letter.
Patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Noah, among others, knew how to separate God’s voice from many other voices.
In our time and age, there are lots of noises from the television, internet, newspapers and the urban noise. The noise is unpleasant to our spiritual ear and is competing for our attention. The challenge is to maintain an environment of silence; sound proof systems around our hearts to be able to hear God in our homes, on the road to work, in our offices and in church.
Samuel Wanjala is a member of Kitale Monthly Meeting, Elgon East Yearly Meeting, Kenya.

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Flower essences are derived from nature and work to heal the emotions at a deep level. Flower essence therapy works on a vibrational level, so it does not interfere or interact with other modalities. The effectiveness of flower essence therapy depends on the skill of the practitioner and the willingness of the client to look deeply within themselves to understand their own emotions, triggers, and behavior pattern.
- How Flower Essence Therapy can help with mental health issues
- Practical advice for using some of the flower essences
- Research articles to read
- References for continued education in using flower essences
- The theory and history of how the healing power of flower essence therapy was discovered
- How new flower essences are being developed
- Risks and Benefits of using Flower Essences
- A brief review of select flower essences
- Case presentations to illustrate how to choose appropriate flower essences
Emma Bragdon introduces Claire Mortimer. Claire speaks for 75 minutes and shows slides. Q&A with the audience follows.
A one and one half hour pre-recorded presentation available online. You can watch and review at your convenience.
Online. Our site is user-friendly. You will be given a link and clear instructions to view the webinar recording online.
Claire Mortimer ‘s medical training took place at Yale University. She has had an accomplished medical career for more than 35 years. After she became Board Certified as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, she worked at UC-San Francisco, at SF General Hospital for 20 years. She was also on Family Practice Residency Faculty for Dartmouth College in Maine. Claire has trained extensively in the Bach Flower Essence approach, and she has also gone through advanced training with the Flower Essence Society.
Claire’s medical practice integrates herbal medicine, homeopathy, reiki, oriental, food as medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, essential oils, bio-identical hormone therapy, and flower essence therapy with allopathic Western medicine and pharmaceutical medications.
Claire believes deeply that each individual is unique, and she welcomes the challenge of working with her clients to find the healing modalities that will resonate best with each person who seeks her help. Her private integrative medical practice in Blue Hill, Maine is named Many Paths to Healing for that reason.
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Picture yourself outside on a freezing winter day. Can’t you just feel the tingling cold creeping into each finger and toe? Have you ever come back in from the cold only to worry because a couple digits are still white and numb?
According to Beth Averbeck, HealthPartners Senior Medical Director for Primary Care, you might be experiencing Raynaud’s (pronounced ray-nose) disease – a blood vessel disorder that limits blood flow in the extremities, usually in response to cold temperatures or stress.
With Raynaud’s, your hands, feet or select fingers and toes will turn white, blue or both and take far longer to warm up than the rest of your body. Sometimes it can also affect your ears and nose. Raynaud’s is fairly common, with up to 10% of the population experiencing symptoms, and the majority are women. Learn more about why this happens, how to prevent uncomfortable symptoms and ways to find relief.
Raynaud’s disease (also called Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s syndrome) occurs when the blood vessels in the hands and feet constrict in an overactive response to cool temperatures. People with Raynaud’s have extra-sensitive blood vessels that become more narrow than normal, causing their hands and feet to feel temporarily cold and numb. It may happen during the wintertime, or even in an air-conditioned room. It can take 15 minutes for normal blood flow to return after warming.
Types of Raynaud’s disease
There are two main forms of Raynaud’s: primary and secondary.
- Primary Raynaud’s is the most common form (90% of those with symptoms) and isn’t linked to any underlying health issues. Although people might experience discomfort while their fingers are numb and cold, it’s fairly harmless. Doctors haven’t identified any particular reason why this happens.
- With secondary Raynaud’s, there’s a link between these symptoms and another medical condition – usually an autoimmune disease like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be caused by other secondary factors, such as taking certain medications, smoking, frostbite or jobs with repetitive motion or vibration (for example, operating a jackhammer).
Symptoms of Raynaud’s disease
Symptoms of Raynaud’s vary from person to person, but generally they can include:
- Cold hands and feet
- Fingers, toes, hands, feet, ears or nose that turn white or blue due to cold or stress
- Nail beds turning slightly blue
- Numbness or tingling
- A prickly sensation or throbbing feeling upon warming again
- Extremities that feel icy cold but are warm to the touch
Symptoms of Raynaud’s include fingers that turn white or blue due to cold or stress
How is Raynaud's diagnosed?
Talking to your primary care doctor is a great first step toward diagnosis. Your doctor can reach a diagnosis by asking you questions about your symptoms and doing a physical exam. It’s also helpful if you can show them a photo of the affected area.
While there’s no test to determine whether you have Raynaud’s, your doctor may do a blood test to rule out other conditions that might be causing your symptoms. If an autoimmune disease is suspected, they may refer you to a specialist like a rheumatologist for additional expertise.
How is Raynaud's disease treated?
If you have secondary Raynaud’s (caused by another health condition, like an autoimmune disease), your doctor can treat that underlying condition, which may help improve your symptoms.
Unfortunately, there’s no treatment for primary Raynaud’s. That’s when it occurs on its own, often due to environmental factors like repetitive work, injury or other stress affecting the area. But you can try to prevent uncomfortable symptoms by avoiding things that trigger the reaction.
Things you can do to help with symptoms of Raynaud's disease
Try these tips for preventing Raynaud’s attacks:
- Bundle up outside – Take precautions in cold weather with thick clothing, especially on your hands and feet. Run the heat in your car before driving in the winter and try using chemical warming packs in your mittens to help keep your hands warm for extended periods outside.
- Stay warm inside – Air conditioning can have effects similar to those caused by cool outside air, so set your air conditioner to a comfortable temperature. You can also wear socks around the house and when sleeping and use an insulated cover when drinking a cold beverage to keep your hands and fingers warm.
- Avoid certain medications – Some medications can trigger Raynaud’s symptoms, including beta blockers (for high blood pressure), hyperactivity disorder medications, sumatriptan and ergotamine (for migraines), and certain over-the-counter cold medicines. Your doctor can help you determine if any of your current medications could worsen your symptoms and how to manage Raynaud’s if you need to continue taking those medications.
- Reduce stress – Emotional stress has been known to trigger Raynaud’s symptoms for some people. Help prevent it by taking care of your mental health and finding ways to manage stress.
- Don’t smoke – Smoking is harmful for your health for a variety of reasons, and making symptoms of Raynaud’s worse is one of them. Tobacco causes your blood vessels to constrict, limiting blood flow and worsening Raynaud’s reactions.
What’s the difference between Raynaud’s disease and poor circulation?
Poor circulation is a generalized condition describing a lack of optimal blood flow, which can be caused by a variety of factors and conditions. Raynaud’s disease is a specific phenomenon involving an overreaction of blood vessel restriction in the cold. But with both poor blood circulation and Raynaud’s disease, doctors will want to check for underlying conditions that may be the cause, in an effort to improve your symptoms.
When to talk to a doctor about white, tingly fingers
It’s always a good idea to talk to your primary care doctor when you have questions or experience an unexpected change with your health. And extremities that turn white and feel numb in the cold would definitely qualify.
While there’s no specific treatment for Raynaud’s, your doctor can help make a diagnosis or connect you with rheumatologist for additional expertise.


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Five months after Microsoft acquired Nokia's mobile division, the cellphone maker has just launched a new family of smartphones that run on Android, Google's operating system.
These paradoxical devices, which cost around 100 euros, have been named Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL, and they are able to execute Microsoft services while also running Android applications.
The presentation, made at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress (MWC), illustrates the new relationship between Nokia and Microsoft, two giants that have been walking hand in hand since September, rather than lunging for each other's throats.
Although the real news, of course, is the fact that a Microsoft-owned company has launched a product that is compatible with Android. Yet there is a limit to how much Google the new Nokias can, or will, deal with.
“These phones will take people to the Microsoft cloud, not the Google cloud,” warned Stephen Elop, executive vice-president of Nokia, at the first press conference of MWC, which opened on Monday in Barcelona.
The Nokia phones offer a personalized version of Android featuring Microsoft and Nokia services. The interface is very similar to Lumia.
“We are offering Microsoft's services at a tremendously aggressive price. We are offering smartphones featuring the Nokia brand but compatible with Android applications and without the need to go through the Google cloud," said Javier Garcia, product manager for Nokia Iberia. "This is not a betrayal of Microsoft."

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Let's Celebrate Women's History Month Choice Board
In March, we will celebrate Women's History Month and the accomplishments of amazing women.
As a teacher-librarian, I love bringing together all of the books we have in our library about women in a special display for our teachers and students to read and discuss. I collaborate with the teachers to bring experiences to our students around Women's History Month. I look for women to bring to our students through Zoom and Skype.
And, one of my favorite things to do is to bring together online resources to give our students, teachers, and families a place to celebrate Women's History Month as they learn, create, collaborate, and explore great women throughout history.
As I work on all of these resources and ideas, there are lots of places to look.
I like to start with PebbleGo and...
...PebbleGo Next. They are filled with amazing biographies about dozens of women our students will enjoy learning about and celebrating during Women's History Month.
And guess what? Our friends at Capstone have a special opportunity for all students so they can discover great women from history with PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next.
Starting on February 22, 2021, everyone can sign up for FREE access to both PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next. This will run through March 31, 2021.
On this page, you will find the link on February 22 to sign up,
along with other resources such as lesson plans, share what you know, posters, and more.
There is even a fun quiz students can take that you will find here.
On the choice board, I included images of PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next. They are linked to the places so all your students will have to do is log in with the username and password you are given on February 22.
I also included an image for them to click on to take the quiz.
You will find the Let's Celebrate Women's History Month Choice Board here to share with students.
If you would like to make edits, you can make a copy using this link.
I will be sharing more around Women's History Month soon, friends. Let me know if there are other resources I should include here too.

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The Ascension (stylized as the_Ascension) is the third studio album by Otep. The album was recorded at Piety Street Studios in New Orleans, LA and Balance. 31 Dec - 51 min - Uploaded by TYRANNY · Motionless in White-Reincarnate[FULL ALBUM] - Duration: TheDJben10 album by this band led by riveting front-woman Otep Shimaya. Otep has long been considered one of Rock's most extraordinary live experiences. Having .
Find a Otep - The Ascension first pressing or reissue. Complete your Otep collection. Shop Vinyl and CDs. The Ascension is the third studio album by Otep. The album was recorded at Piety Street Studios in New Orleans, LA and Balance Studios in Mandeville, LA. Treading tricky ground here, bands like OTEP being at least partially critic-proof. For example: I'd like to point out that virtually everything about this band.
The sticker on the front claims, "The long-awaited new album." The question is, by whom? On The Ascension, Otep Shamaya and her cohorts fool a bit with. 30 Oct A hard-hitting, multifaceted, female-fronted metal outfit from Los Angeles, California, Otep got their start in late , when singer/band. 25 Dec Otep - 'The Ascension' CD Reviewed on silksajavat.com Bottom line: Even a bad album for all the nu metal fans out there. The sound. 1 Apr Otep - Ascension review: The only album worth listening to by them. With an album that is as creepy as musically diverse, Otep makes an immediate impression.
Listen free to Otep – The Ascension (Eet the Children, Crooked Spoons and more). 13 tracks (). This album saw Otep explore progressive influenced song. The Ascension. By Otep. • 13 songs. Play on Spotify. 1. Eet The Children. 3: 2. Crooked Spoons. 3. Perfectly Flawed. 4. Otep: The Ascension,album, review, tracklist, mp3, lyrics. The Ascension Album Lyrics. And I Burn · Breed · Communion · Confrontation · Crooked Spoons · Eat The Children · Eet The Children · Ghostflowers.


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Simple Sauces and Such
This contemporary recipe is a great substitute for dairy or soy based sour cream. And is it easy, or what? Use it for topping soups or as a simple sauce for vegetables or grains. It’s also a great garnish for Southwestern-style tortilla specialties, as on the Black Bean Tostadas shown above. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky. more→
This is an intriguing alternative to standard pesto; the secret ingredient is arugula, also know as rocket, which adds extra bite. Pesto loses some of its magic if it is turned into a puree, so be sure to keep the texture chunky. Recipe from Raw Food Celebrations: Party Menus for Every Occasion!* by Nomi Shannon and Sheryl Duruz. Reprinted by permission of The Book Publishing Company. more→
Roasted red peppers from a jar plus silken tofu equal a quick route to a flavorful sauce or dip You can use this for raw veggies or tortilla chips, or as a spread for fresh pita bread. It’s also good dolloped onto simple vegan quesadillas, or as a sauce for potatoes, sweet potatoes, and grains. more→
When winter rolls around, it’s good to consume as much onion and garlic as possible. This delicious sauce makes it easy to do so. Serve this over grains, pasta, or baked potatoes. more→
This easy, no-cook vegan barbecue sauce recipe takes nearly no time to make. Though I’m all for good store-bought sauces as shortcuts, I’ve never found a prepared BBQ sauce I’ve really liked, so I rely on this one. It’s especially delicious with plant-based protein foods—tofu, tempeh, and seitan—prepared on the grill. See Barbecued Tofu, Tempeh, or Seitan for ideas and directions. Photos by Rachael Braun.
A well-flavored marinade, this adds an Asian spin to grilled, stir-fried, or sautéd tofu, tempeh, and seitan. It also enhances vegetables, including eggplant, broccoli, green beans, scallions, carrots, and mushrooms, when used in such preparations.
Here’s a homemade marinara-style sauce to make when you’re in too much of a hurry to deal fresh tomatoes, but want something with a more homemade flavor than jarred marinara sauce. Combining canned (preferably organic) tomato products with fresh and dried herbs does the trick very well. more→
Here’s a go-to sauce for veggie stir-fries. I recommend putting it together before you start the stir-fry, then adding it once the vegetables are just done. Start your stir-fry with some minced garlic for added depth of flavor, which will meld nicely with this sauce in the finished stir-fry. more→

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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Business Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2017
Sales And Use Tax Court Decisions
Pope v. State Board of Equalization . . . (1988)
Taxpayer sold motor homes to out-of-state purchasers, and the contracts required shipment out of state. Taxpayer delivered the motor homes to a forwarding agent who in turn secured a one-way trip permit and delivered the motor homes in California to the purchasers (or in some cases, unnamed drivers), who drove them out of state. Taxpayer contended the deliveries satisfied the requirements for exemption from sales tax for interstate shipments.
The court of appeal held in favor of the Board. The court held that Revenue and Taxation Code Section 6396 exempts from sales tax sales in interstate commerce only when the seller or forwarding agent actually delivers the property sold to the purchaser out of state. Sales and Use Tax Regulation 1620, which requires actual out-of-state delivery, was a reasonable interpretation of Section 6396. The burden of proof to establish the exemption is on the seller, and that burden was not met for transactions where the driver was not named. Pope v. State Board of Equalization (1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 73.

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Tallahassee is reeling after a gunman opened fire on college students preparing for final exams at Florida State University.
Just after midnight, shots rang out at Strozier Library on the FSU campus, where students were studying for finals. Students quickly took shelter in study rooms in the library, turning to social media for updates as police responded.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the suspected gunman near the entrance to the library. When ordered to drop his weapon, the gunman began firing on the officers. According to Tallahassee Police, officers returned fire and killed the shooter.
In an eerie video uploaded by students who anxiously took shelter, a male voice on an intercom can be heard saying, “There has been a shooting in the library.” Anyone in the presence of a victim was advised to call 911. Students were told to remain hidden until retrieved. It sounds like campus and Tallahassee police responded quickly and appropriately to the terrifying situation.
Three students were injured by the shooter. One, who was grazed, was treated and released on campus. Two remain hospitalized, one in critical condition.
At 4 a.m., students were given the all clear to return to their homes. Many have turned to Twitter to share updates about their safety.
Our hearts are with the students of Florida State University and the people of Tallahassee.


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Kodak Receives Court Approval for Disclosure Statement, Cornerstone Investment and Agreement to Arra
Kodak Receives Court Approval for Disclosure Statement, Cornerstone Investment and Agreement to Arrange New Financing
Court Rules Disclosure Statement Contains Necessary Information to Enable Creditors to Vote on Plan of Reorganization; Approves Procedures Governing Vote on Plan of Reorganization
Approval of Agreements with Investors Backstopping Rights Offering and New Lenders Provide Strong Capital Structure upon Emergence
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York today determined that the Company's Disclosure Statement contains the information necessary to enable creditors to vote on the Plan of Reorganization. The Court today also approved Eastman Kodak Company's recently announced Backstop Commitment Agreement and Rights Offering, as well as an agreement with leading financial institutions J.P. Morgan Chase, Barclays Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch to arrange new exit financing and post-emergence facilities of up to $895 million.
Following today's approval of the Disclosure Statement, Kodak will commence the voting process on the Plan of Reorganization as outlined in the filings.
The cornerstone investment, effected through the backstop of the $406 million Rights Offering, demonstrates market confidence in post-emergence Kodak, and will significantly strengthen the funding of Kodak's previously announced Plan of Reorganization. The rights offering will be fully backstopped by GSO Capital Partners, a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group, BlueMountain Capital Management, George Karfunkel, United Equities Commodities Company, and Contrarian Capital.
The Rights Offering, combined with the comprehensive financing package, will enable Kodak, at emergence, to repay its secured creditors under the current senior and junior Debtor-in-Possession loan facilities in full, finance its exit from Chapter 11, and strengthen its capital structure for the future.
"With the approval today of our Disclosure Statement, we look forward to seeking creditor votes for our Plan of Reorganization. An equity commitment from the backstop firms is a strong vote of confidence in Kodak's Plan of Reorganization and in the work we have undertaken during our restructuring," said Antonio M. Perez, Kodak's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Taken together, the combination of the rights offering and the agreement to arrange new financing is extremely important as it enables us to repay the secured creditors; provides the company with a strong, stable capital structure; signals market and creditor confidence in post-emergence Kodak; and demonstrates our ability to generate value for our stakeholders by capitalizing on our leadership in the large and growing markets of commercial digital printing, packaging and functional printing."
Jason New, Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group and Head of Distressed Investing for GSO Capital Partners, one of the world's largest credit-oriented alternative asset managers said, "GSO is excited about our strategic investment in Kodak. We have been impressed by Kodak's accomplishments under its restructuring, especially the resolution of significant legacy liabilities. We look forward to a renewed Kodak competing successfully again with market-leading technology and products in the commercial, packaging and functional printing markets it serves."
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This document includes "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning the Company's plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenue or performance, capital expenditures, liquidity, financing needs, business trends, and other information that is not historical information. When used in this document, the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "predicts," "forecasts," or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could," or "may," and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends and data are based upon the Company's expectations and various assumptions. Future events or results may differ from those anticipated or expressed in these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, under the headings "Business," "Risk Factors," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources," and those described in filings made by the Company with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York and in other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time, as well as the following: the Company's ability to successfully emerge from Chapter 11 as a profitable sustainable company; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to develop, secure approval of and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 cases; the Company's ability to improve its operating structure, financial results and profitability; the ability of the Company to achieve cash forecasts, financial projections, and projected growth; our ability to raise sufficient proceeds from the sale of businesses and non-core assets; the businesses the Company expects to emerge from Chapter 11; the ability of the company to discontinue certain businesses or operations; the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to comply with the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) covenants in its debtor-in-possession credit agreements; our ability to secure investments and financing, including satisfying the conditions to our exit financing; the potential adverse effects of the Chapter 11 proceedings on the Company's liquidity, results of operations, brand or business prospects; the outcome of our intellectual property patent litigation matters; the Company's ability to generate or raise cash and maintain a cash balance sufficient to comply with the minimum liquidity covenants in its debtor-in-possession credit agreements and to fund continued investments, capital needs, restructuring payments and service its debt; our ability to fairly resolve legacy liabilities; the resolution of claims against the Company; the Company's ability to retain key executives, managers and employees; the Company's ability to maintain product reliability and quality and growth in relevant markets; our ability to effectively anticipate technology trends and develop and market new products, solutions and technologies; and the impact of the global economic environment on the Company. There may be other factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf apply only as of the date of this document, and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Suicide rates increased approximately 36% between 2000–2021. Suicide was responsible for 48,183 deaths in 2021, which is about one death every 11 minutes.3 The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher. In 2021, an estimated 12.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.7 million attempted suicide.4
Suicide affects people of all ages. In 2021, suicide was among the top 9 leading causes of death for people ages 10-64. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34.3
Some groups have higher suicide rates than others. Suicide rates vary by race/ethnicity, age, and other factors, such as where someone lives. By race/ethnicity, the groups with the highest rates are non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native people followed by non-Hispanic White people.3 Other Americans with higher-than-average rates of suicide are veterans, people who live in rural areas, and workers in certain industries and occupations like mining and construction.5,6 Young people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behavior compared to their peers who identify as heterosexual.7 Read more about these suicide disparities and why they exist on this page.

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Wooty woot woot! Today I’m the featured artist on the glorious My Girl Thursday website. I recently participated in a giveaway for My Girl Thursday as well, and just sent off a bright and cheerful handmade bunting banner to the lucky winner!
Thanks to Chantilly at My Girl Thursday for choosing me to feature… I’m totally stoked. Check it out to see what I’m about and what I make!

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Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 81 points, or 0.56 per cent, lower at 14,475.50, in signs that Dalal Street was headed for a negative on Wednesday. Here are a few stocks which may buzz the most in today's trade:
Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Hind Zinc: HDFC AMC, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Hind Zinc, Havells India, L&T Technology, Syngene International, Sundaram Finance, Sterlite Technologies, VST Industries and GMM Pfaudler are some of the companies which will disclose their December quarter earnings during the day.
SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank: The RBI said state-owned SBI, along with private-sector lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank continue to be Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) or institutions that are 'too big to fail'.
Ceat: Tyre major Ceat reported over two-and-a-half fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 132.34 crore in the third quarter ended on December 31, 2020, riding on robust sales. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 52.5 crore in the year-ago period, Ceat Ltd said in a regulatory filing.
Wonderla: Wonderla Bangalore has secured the COV-Safe certification from Bureau Veritas India, the company said here on Tuesday. The Managing Director of Wonderla Holidays Limited, Arun Chittilappilly received the certificate from Benny John, Regional General Manager South, Bureau Veritas India on January 15, Wonderla said in a statement.
Network 18 Media and Investments: The company reported over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 333.38 crore for the third quarter ended December 2020.
Larsen & Toubro Infotech: The company reported a 37.85 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 519.3 crore for the December quarter, mainly driven by a surge in revenue and margin expansion.
TV18 Broadcast: The company reported a 40 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 28 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2020. The company, which owns and operates a network of 56 channels in India spanning news and entertainment, had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 20 crore in the year-ago quarter, TV18 Broadcast Ltd said in a regulatory filing.
Tata Metaliks: The company reported a 64 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 75.18 crore for the third quarter ended December 2020, mainly on account of lower expenses. The company's net profit was Rs 45.91 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Tata Metaliks Ltd said in a BSE filing.
Gateway Distriparks: Integrated logistics services provider Gateway Distriparks reported a 99.02 per cent jump in its consolidated profit at Rs 32.62 crore in the quarter ended December. The company had posted a profit of Rs 16.39 crore in the third quarter of financial year 2019-20.
Tata Communications: Digital technology firm Tata Communications posted over a five-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 309.41 crore for the December 2020 quarter. The company had registered a profit of Rs 58.85 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.
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With Halloween now behind us, many in Second Life will be looking towards US Thanksgiving as it sits waiting at the end November 2021. However, being from Europe, Janna Reed (Janna Blackwood) has understandably decided to skip over that particular event and jump straight into an end-of-year winter setting within her Homestead region.
Daydreamer Believer is an easy-going and understated setting where winter has draped a blanket of snow over the landscape as it sits cupped in the protective hands of surrounding peaks. With broad lowlands that are marked by scattered trees, a small cottage, and cut through by a frozen inlet, the island is marked by two tall hills towards its centre, each neatly sliced into a flat top. Each is also topped by a single structure – an old wooden lighthouse on one, and an almost fairy tale-like tower where Christmas presents are piled within the lower halls and a cosy bed awaits on the upper.
The two hilltops are connected via a bridge that offers its own sense of fantasy, being held aloft by balloons. Whilst it crosses the gap from one hilltop to the other, and sits just outside the door to the tower, the bridge doesn’t provide direct access to the lighthouse on its far side. This sits elevated above bridge and path on a heel of almost completely vertical rock. However, the path from the bridge does provide access to a high cavern and a possible escape from the snow – although it is not without its own surprise.
Running from west to east, the inlet that cuts deeply into the island in a small band of land that prevents it from entirely cutting the land in two. This humpbacked band forms the backdrop for the region’s landing point as it sits on the frozen water. Close by is the first clue to this being something of an interactive environment: a skating stand for couples awaits those who wish to use it. Those visiting on their own can also join the fun via a skate giver located close by, between frozen inlet and a small staking rink. Group membership is required for the skates, but also gives rez rights; however, if you have your own, you can of course wear them.
A short walk south and west from the landing point and rink, the land rises slightly in the lee of the central hills. Here, two snow forts face one another across the snowy ground, each complete with a snowball-firing canon, allowing for fun and games to be had. Both could do with sitting a little better on the ground, but can be used by sitting on them and then following the the instructions in local chat. As well is these forts and the skating, the region also offers opportunities for riding either via horse (there is a rezzer at the cottage) or polar bear, a number of which can be found around the region.
Given this is a winter setting, Daydream Believer would not be complete without some form of winter sports, and those exploring the region can find a couple of options available to them. The first is a snowboard rezzer waiting at the far end of the ski lifts that connects two low-lying hills tucked into the north-east corner of the region, whilst the second – a sledge rezzer – sits on the snowy plain separating the ski lift’s hills from their much higher brethren. Finally, for those who fancy an airborne look at the region, a bubble rezzer can be found close to the one for snowboards.
Also awaiting discovery are numerous places to sit, both indoors (the cottage and hilltop tower are open to the public) and out, most with singles and couples options. Those seeking respite from the slowly falling snow are best heading for the cottage or the open-sided pavilion, each of which has a roaring fire that allows toes suffering from walking the snows to be comfortably toasted back to warmth. Even so, the snow might not be entirely left behind as flurries are close enough to the cottage they cab slightly slide inside as their mesh element turns. Said snow can also interfere with sitting in places, so be sure to cam carefully.
With deer, foxes, and penguins waiting to be found, the region offers plenty of wildlife to see, broadening opportunities for photography. As noted, those joining the local group also get rezzing rights for props etc., – but (as always) a gentle reminder to make sure you pick bits up when done!
Gentle, relaxing and with a taste of winter that is not Christmas-heavy, Daydream Believer makes for an easy-going visit. With thanks to Shawn Shakespeare for the LM.
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Brooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser (born 15 December 1983) is a New Zealand Folk-Pop music recording artist also involved with the Christian label Hillsong Music. Her third studio album Flags has become the most successful album of her career, with the single "Something in the Water" reaching number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart in 2010 and charting around the world. "Something in the Water" was the 9th most played song in Germany in 2011 and has been certified Gold in Germany. The album debuted at No. 1 in NZ, No. 2 in Australia, No. 6 in Germany. Aside from her solo career, Fraser is known for being a worship leader at Hillsong Church.


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Reduce child exploitation
What We Do
Our mission is to empower adults to prevent and respond to child exploitation with Christ-centered justice, accomplished by providing three core service programs. That educate, train, and aid with a child-centered focus. As a result, we become a catalyst for change inside and outside systematic structures.
We prevent exploitation by educating the public on the evidence-based reality of child exploitation in the United States and training our citizens to recognize behavior patterns in both victims and perpetrators.
Moreover, 10.18’s goal is to stop all forms of child exploitation from happening in the first place. Our prevention training was born out of the expressed request by victims for us to teach caring adults to protect the children around them. Consequently, we can produce better outcomes for children by preventing harm from ever occurring.
We respond to child exploitation by training adults not to dismiss nudges, no matter where the concerns stem. Prevention is ideal, but we must be ready to recognize the subtle signs—and respond immediately and appropriately.
Moreover, 10.18 is here to aid families on the frontlines in the realities of fighting for children who are at-risk or endangered. We provide training and guidance on advocating amid complex systems and situations. Consequently, we can increase the impact on endangered children’s lives by improving early detection and effective action.
National Child Exploitation Stats
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An untold number of victims have shared their heart-wrenching stories with us. As a result, we have wept, held, and cried with many as they have shared the horrors they have experienced. Many of them tell their stories to us for the very first time. In addition, the vast majority had a loving and caring adult in their lives who did not know how to prevent or recognize the abuse happening. In short, if the adults in their lives knew what to do, they could have helped to prevent or stop their abuse! Likewise, our country’s 50 million adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse can confirm these sobering realities. To make the desperately needed impact, we must first be aware of the systematic failures and assess the gaps in which children don’t get help. So, we must become innovative in providing child abuse prevention and early detection.
The orphans and the oppressed will be terrified no longer, for You will bring them justice and no one will trouble them. Psalms 10.18

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text: Two- to three-week-old `Sweet Charlie' strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) plug plants were conditioned [seven 9-hour short days without chilling (21 °C day/21 °C night) followed by seven 9-hour short days with chilling during the nyctoperiod (21 °C/12 °C night)] in September, then planted in a vertical hydroponic system for winter greenhouse production. Conditioned plugs produced significantly more fruit than did nonconditioned control plugs in January and February, but the difference was nonsignificant in March and April. Fruit yield increased linearly with height in the column (≈40 g/plant for every 30-cm increase in column height), probably because of increasing light level. When productivity is considered on an area basis (kg·m–2) and the column height effect on yield is accounted for, productivity over a 4.5-month period was 4.8 kg·m–2 for controls and 7.8 kg·m–2 for conditioned plugs. Conditioned plug plants offer the potential for increasing strawberry productivity and therefore the profitability of a winter greenhouse production system.

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DANCING IN THE WINE-CELLAR!
Tango & wine lovers… would you like to join us and share exhilarating wine trip to one of the most beautiful wine farms in Lisbon suburb? If you arrive one day before the Lisbon Tango Marathon weekend, you have all chances to enjoy this special excursion!
We will visit the farm with a oenology specialist, taste some José Maria da Fonseca wines and then AG Tango Chef will cook for you a lunch, using tradicional food products of the region and his best Italian recipes. During the meal and a little bit after, we will have the opportunity to dance in a stunning dining room at José Maria da Fonseca. with the “musicalizacion” of a surprise DJ.
TOUR PRICE : 60€ - per person all included.
10H30 Meeting somewhere close to the LTM venue… (we’ll announce the place later). Please be in time!
11h00 The LTM bus is leaving
12h00 We arrive to José Maria da Fonseca and the guided tour starts
13h00 Wine tasting
13h30 Lunch time with Chef AG Tango
14h30 Music starts with DJ surprise
17h00 Time to come back to Lisbon, happy and tired, and maybe to have a nap in the bus.
18h00 Wake up and get out of the bus! ;) See you later at the LTM Pre-Party!

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According to worldometors, there are currently 33 (thirty-three) Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Malawi. According to their stats, there have been 3 (three) COVID-19 related deaths and 3 (three) recoveries.
According to Malawian authorities, safety and precautionary measures have been introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Ministry of Health has stated that all travellers are being screened on arrival.They have also said that individuals showing symptoms of coronavirus may be moved into a treatment facility. The current mandatory rules are Self- isolation for 14 days for all those travelling: (a) from the UK; (b) from the European Union; (c) from the SADC region, where that country has confirmed local transmission of coronavirus; (d) from other countries with more than 700 cases; or (e) from countries with more than 100 new cases reported in 24 hours.
Visitors from high-risk countries for coronavirus such as the U.S.A, including the United Kingdom, are no longer permitted to enter Malawi unless they have a residence permit.
As of Saturday, 18th of April Malawi was supposed to start its 21 days of lock-down. However, Malawi high court has temporarily barred the government from implementing a 21-day lock-down to curb coronavirus following a petition by a human rights group (HRDC).
Justice Kenyatta Nyirenda barred the lock-down in response to a case petitioned by Malawi Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), which argues that more consultation is needed before a lock-down can commence, in order to prevent harm to the poorest and most vulnerable of the Malawian society.
More travel advice coming soon!


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To be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it takes more than just being old. These historic sites undergo a thorough process of researching, writing and reviewing. But the deciding factor has to do with how it stands out in the history of the region or the nation.
The documentation and preservation of historical landscapes represents a relatively new and frequently misunderstood branch of the preservation movement. Many historic landscapes are being lost before their significance is recognized. Historic landscapes are important because oft


High winds causing violent waves along the shore of Georgian Bay has washed away large portions of Sunset Point's shoreline.
According to a notice posted by the Town of Collingwood, there are places where eight or more feet of formerly stable land was washed away by the water.
A portion of the base constructed around the Sunset Point Inukshuk has been washed away with large landscaping stones slipping down the bank toward the water.
Large barrier rocks lining the shore have been removed by the waves, leaving exposed and eroding grass and soil. Trees have been uprooted since the high winds picked up yesterday.
"These conditions leave the shoreline prone to slides and sinkholes," states a notice from the town.
Debris has been tossed 40 to 50 feet onto parkland in places, left there by water.
Along the eastern shoreline, the water has washed away large rocks and gravel to expose landscaping screen. In the middle of the park near the Inukshuk, waves carved out chunks of trails and grassland.
There are some orange barriers in place along the shore to indicate the more dangerous areas. The town is cautioning the public against walking along the Sunset Point shoreline.
"Please stay clear," states the notice.
According to the town website, staff is working on a "responsive action" to the damage.
Last winter, there were signs of damage along Sunset Point's shoreline already, and parks staff had placed orange cones along a portion of it to keep the public away from eroded portions and sink holes.
In a December, 2018 interview with CollingwoodToday, Collingwood resident and daily visitor to Sunset Point Betty Wallwork said she was worried about the shoreline, and in particular, the inukshuk.
“Sunset Point should be the jewel of Collingwood, but it’s being eroded and destroyed more each year,” said Wallwork.
She said she’s seen the town apply what she sees as “band-aid” solutions by filling in sinkholes and adding more stones when others wash away.
“Nobody has the money to do it properly,” said Wallwork as she walked along the shoreline surveying the damage. “High winds and storms have caused serious underground erosion.”
At that time (December, 2018) Dean Collver, director of Parks, Recreation, and Culture for Collingwood, said the erosion along Collingwood’s nearly 50 km of shoreline (that’s including all the twists and turns) has escalated with the rising water levels in Georgian Bay.
“The water levels are up significantly over the last four or five years,” said Collver in December. “The conditions acting on the shoreline are different because of that. Water levels, if not the primary cause, are a major contributing factor to increased erosion.”
He said the past two years have yielded more sinkhole effects along the water’s edge than usual, but the water levels have been high for two years.
“If we wanted to make sure nothing happens again, we could wrap Sunset Point in a big wall, but taxpayers wouldn’t like that cost,” said Collver. “We’ve been backfilling as best we can, knowing it’s a temporary solution."
A trail along Sunset Point's west shoreline has been closed all season due to flooding. In some places of the trail, the water level has risen over the path.


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Author: Helen Arthur
Release Date: 2002-06-01
This A-Z reference to single malt whiskies includes a detailed description of each malt, accompanied by the author's personal tasting notes. There is a directory of all the major distilleries and their products, information boxes and easy-reference symbols.
Author: Daniel Lerner
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Release Date: 2012-12-10
This guide to single malt and Scotch whiskey is an essential resource for novices and seasoned experts alike. It includes more than 200 brands and varieties of Scotch and single malt whiskey. Ratings and detailed information on Scotch and the Scotch industry are included. Information on each brand includes the varieties’ strength, aroma, flavor, and distinguishing characteristics. The history and lore of single malt and Scotch whisky is shown in both text and color photographs.
Author: Elizabeth Riley Bell
Release Date: 2014-07-15
Single malt Scotch whiskies are renowned for their highly nuanced flavors and aromas, but the world of the single malt Scotch, while rooted in tradition and fellowship, can also throw up an intimidating number of offerings. Lavishly illustrated, this singular and savvy guide provides information on the making of malt whisky, the primary whisky regions, the various distilleries, identifying the flavors in each distillery’s “house style,” how to appreciate the flavors and aromas of single malt whisky, reading a bottle label—even how to pronounce the names of certain Scotch whiskies. Additional sections introduce readers to the language of whisky descriptors and a few little-known distilleries, as well as how to manage a taste of some of the rarest and priciest single malt Scotches available. And, because a good single malt is always better when enjoyed in company, this manual offers recommendations for buying single malt Scotch whisky and hosting a tasting. This is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation for and knowledge of this “sipping whisky.”
Scotch whisky is unquestionably among the most beloved distilled spirits in the world. Its colorful history, the complex process of its distillation, the variety of forms it takes, and its inextricable involvement with the culture, history, and character of its native country have all contributed to a recent worldwide explosion of interest in this unique liquor, comparable only to the sudden growth of interest in French wines that took place in the 1950s and 1960s. In Single Malt Scotch, author Roddy Martine and photographer Bill Milne have combined their talents to produce a rich and sumptuous volume in which the romance, mystery, warmth, and tradition surrounding Scotch whisky are brought gorgeously to life.
This book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. Over half of Scotland’s whisky distilleries are open to visitors and visitor numbers reached record numbers of over 1.7 million in 2016. Whisky Classified has revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts and replaces it with an objective and easily applied guide to taste using his easy to understand system of flavour profiles. He identifies twelve dimensions to the aroma and taste of a single malt whisky: body, sweetness, smoky, medicinal, tobacco, honey, spicy, winey, nutty, malty, fruity, floral. In this fully revised and updated edition, David Wishart has included all new UK and Irish producers of single malt whisky. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry includes a short description of the distillery, information for visitors, the author's own tasting notes and his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whisky-making and production methods are clearly explained, and the author also explains how to organize a whisky tasting.
First published in 1997, Malt Whisky has been published in six languages and continues to be a key reference on the subject of Scottish malt whisky. This edition is produced in a smaller format to allow the whisky enthusiast to carry it as a portable companion for reference when buying, tasting or visiting distilleries. Full-color maps locate the distilleries, while over 150 photographs capture the essence of the spirit and how it is made. Charles MacLean describes how to appreciate and get the most out of tasting malt whisky, and a detailed A-Z directory features all of Scotland's key distilleries and their whiskies with full-color labels. MacLean also includes tips on buying malt whisky, as well as a guide to distillery visitor facilities and the best whisky societies and websites. This book offers all the informaion any malt lover could ever need to appreciate this magical spirit to the full.
Author: Michael Jackson
Release Date: 1994
This companion guide to malt whisky describes 330 single malts from 100 distilleries, everything from famous brands to rare special bottlings. Ilustrated with maps, labels, photographs, and lively commentary, there is also a section with suggestions on visiting Scottish distilleries.
The most definitive guide to the new revolution in single malt whiskey across the globe, complete with cocktail recipes, bottle reviews, tasting notes, distiller interviews, and contributions from award winning experts! The Most Dynamic Chapter in the History of Whiskey is Being Written Now! THE NEW SINGLE MALT is the only book on the market devoted solely to new world Single Malt Whiskeys and old world cutting edge Single Malt Scotches. This distinguished guide to the most discerning of beverages is a worthy collection of whiskeys from around the globe, classic and creative cocktail recipes, and full-color photographs throughout. Never before has a book taken such an in-depth look at the old and new world malts from near and far. THE NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKEY is the most up-to-date and definitive guide to the current revolution happening in single malt whiskey.
Author: Bob Minnekeer
Release Date: 2016-08-24
A journey along the 18 most renowned distilleries of Scotland by acknowledged whisky connoisseur Bob Minnekeer Includes glorious photographs by Andrew Verschetze Whisky buff Bob Minnekeer travels through Scotland and visits the 18 most high-profile distilleries, such as Bowmore, Glenfiddich and Auchentoshan. These distilleries are internationally renowned for their world-class whisky. In every distillery, Bob Minnekeer focuses on one specific aspect that makes the distillery and their whisky unique. This book is a wonderful overview of Scotland's finest whisky distilleries, seen from a unique perspective. Bob Minnekeer tells you everything you've always wanted to know about the manufacturing process of these renowned whiskies, and shows you how to smell and taste whisky like a professional. In addition, the book shows you the must-see places in Scotland, around the distilleries. Each chapter is infused with beautiful pictures by experienced photographer Andrew Verschetze. Distilleries featured: 1. Edradour; 2. Glenfiddich; 3. The Glenlivet; 4. Aberlour; 5. Glenfarclas; 6. Macallan; 7. Dalmore; 8. Glenmorangie; 9. Highland Park; 10. Tomatin; 11. Ben Nevis; 12. Talisker; 13. Springbank; 14. Auchentoshan; 15. Bunnahabhain; 16. Bowmore; 17. Laphroaig; 18. Ardbeg. Also available by Bob Minnekeer: Single Malt Flavours ISBN 9789020996074"
Author: Helen Arthur
Release Date: 1998-09-01
An essential and compact guide to this time-honored drink. Surveys the whiskies of 80 major distilleries in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Japan. In a constantly changing market, this guide separates the good from the brilliant, enabling a perfect purchase every time
Author: Iain Banks
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: 2013-09-30
A fascinating journey through Scotland's famous distilleries with legendary author Iain Banks No true Scotsman can resist the allure of the nation's whisky distilleries. In an absorbing voyage as interesting to non-drinkers as to true whisky connoisseurs, sci-fi and literary author Iain Banks explores the rich heritage of Scottish whisky, from the largest and most famous distilleries to the smallest, most obscure operations. Whisky is more than a drink: it's a culture, a binder that joins together people, places and products far across Scotland's rugged terrain. Switching from cars to ferries to bicycles, Banks crisscrosses his homeland, weaving an engrossing narrative from the strange people, fascinating traditions, and downright bizarre places he encounters on his journey down Scotland's great golden road.
Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch, the landmark best-selling malt whiskey companion by the late Michael Jackson, doyen of whiskey writers, has been comprehensively updated by a team of experts. Featuring over 500 new bottlings, reviewed and scored, plus hundreds of revised entries, Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch includes background information on the distilleries, tasting notes on over 1,000 bottlings, and practical advice on buying malts and interpreting whiskey labels.
Whisky enthusiasts all over the world look forward to the Malt Whisky Yearbook every autumn. This 13th edition is again fully revised and packed with new and up-to-date information on more than 400 whisky distilleries from all over the world. Distinguished whisky experts contribute with new features written exclusively for this new edition along with details of hundreds of whisky shops, whisky sites and new bottlings. The Independent Bottlers chapter gives you all the details about the world ́s most successful blenders and bottlers complete with tasting notes. A comprehensive summary of the whisky year that was and all the latest statistics is also included. Malt Whisky Yearbook 2018 includes more than 250 tasting notes describing the flavour of single malts from all working distilleries in Scotland and Japan. Finally, with more than 500 colour photographs, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2018 is as much an essential reference guide as a book to read for pleasure.
A follow-up to his bestselling American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit, Clay Risen's Single Malt is an introduction to the long history, fascinating science, and incredible diversity of malted whisky, as well as a practical drinker's guide to buying and enjoying hundreds of the greatest examples of the distiller's tradition. With maps of essential whisky regions of Scotland, profiles of each of the makers, and photographs of the bottles and tasting notes for each of the most widely available expressions--compiled from tasting sessions conducted by a panel of leading whisky experts--readers will discover a rich vein of knowledge about one of the world's most storied beverages. Selected from more than one hundred active distilleries in Scotland, the 330 expressions featured in this book provide a curated yet comprehensive primer of the single-malt whiskies any growing aficionado should be familiar with. Additional features include a directory of distilleries, Risen's top whisky picks in various categories, and a full index of the expressions featured in the book.


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Messam's strong form for Super 15 champions the Waikato Chiefs saw him edge out Victor Vito and Adam Thompson in a position where New Zealand has an embarassment of riches.
Coach Steve Hansen also gave a huge vote of confidence to rookie lock Luke Romano, picking him for Saturday's match in Sydney ahead of emerging youngster Brodie Retallick.
Romano shone in his only previous appearance for the All Blacks, a 60-0 romp over Ireland in June, but was injured in the Canterbury Crusaders' Super 15 campaign and expected to be out of the Rugby Championship's opening rounds.
Elsewhere, the Japan-bound Sonny Bill Williams was named in the centre with Ma'a Nonu after winning a special dispensation from his new club the Panasonic Wild Knights to play in the Championship's two opening matches.
The return of Kieran Read at number eight allows captain Richie McCaw to return to his regular position of blindside flanker, while Cory Jane comes back into the team after recovering from an ankle injury.
The New Zealand team for Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup match against Australia in Sydney:
New Zealand (15-1)
Israel Dagg; Cory Jane, Ma'a Nonu, Sonny Bill Williams, Hosea Gear; Daniel Carter, Aaron Smith; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Liam Messam; Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano; Owen Franks, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock
Reserves: Andrew Hore, Ben Franks, Brodie Retallick, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu, Aaron Cruden, Ben Smith


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Lowest price for Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0003VUK) is £1,546. This is currently the cheapest offer among 2 stores.
There are many different laptops and they all have their pros and cons. The internal storage on this computer is a 512 GB SSD drive. The resolution of the screen is 1920x1080 pixels, and it measures 13.3".
The laptop from Lenovo comes with the operative system Windows. It has a 16 GB RAM. This makes this computer works well for demanding editing software, for instance.
The screen size is 13.3 inches. This computer has an UHD Graphics 620 graphics card. It's integrated, which means that the graphics card is built-in on the motherboard, which often means lower performance. The internal storage is a 512 GB SSD drive.
The processor, a quad-core Intel Core i7, has a 1.8 GHz clock speed. To elevate the performance the processor has multiple cores. The applications that you run should be optimized to run on multiple cores. The CPU is the component that performs all the operations we ask the computer to do. A more powerful processor makes the computer faster.
If you compare prices on ThinkPad X390 (20Q0003VUK) on PriceRunner you will see that it currently costs £1546.15. It has a great average review of 4.62 out of 5 and its specifications makes it a premium product.


Right now, I have two machines that power my entire office. The first of which is my video card review test bed, which is powered by an Intel Core i7-5820, the GIGABYTE X99 Gaming G1 Wi-Fi, 16G of Corsair DDR3 RAM, and more. My workstation machine is the ASUS ROG G751 gaming laptop, connected to two LG 34-inch UltraWide monitors at 3440x1440 each.
I have most of the parts for two entire new systems, with one of them being a build guide article centered around the be quiet! Silent Base 800 and an orange and black theme through, powered by a GIGABYTE X99 SOC Champion and Intel Core i7-5830K processor. The second system, is on the new Lian Li T80 test bed, and is powered by the ASUS Rampage V Extreme, and the Intel Core i7-5960X processor.
The be quiet! system will be my new workstation build, with the idea behind it being silence. I will be using the Core i7-5930K overclocked to some degree using the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3, GIGABYTE X99 SOC Champion motherboard, and on the RAM side of things, we have some kick-ass 32GB kit of Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-2666MHz (HX426C15FBK4/32).
While the new ASUS Rampage V Extreme and Intel Core i7-5960X will be used in a series of articles in a new collaboration with ASUS. We have virtually all of their new cards, with 2-, 3-, and 4-way multi-GPU articles on their way. 1080p, 1440p, 4K, triple 4K and even a 34-inch UltraWide monitor with its 3440x1440 resolution.
We have been increasing the amount of video card and monitor content over the last couple of months, and this is only going to increase going into the second half of 2015. We're in the process of building these two new PCs right now, so expect some coverage from these systems in the coming week or so!
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The "Big Four" consulting firm Deloitte has outlined five basic development areas for blockchain technology in order to achieve widespread adoption, according to a study published on September 28th.
According to Deloitte, to be adopted by large-scale enterprises, blockchain technology should overcome five main obstacles: the possibility of time-consuming operations, lack of standardization, high costs and complex applications of blockchain, regulatory uncertainty, as well as absence of collaboration between companies linked to the blockchain.
By identifying the area in need of greater development, Deloitte has identified the problem of possible operational delays on a network of distributed ledgers. The company stressed that slow transaction speed is one of the main reasons why many players avoid considering blockchain as a technology that can be applied in "large-scale applications".
Another major obstacle to blockchain on widespread adoption is the lack of standardization. Deloitte stressed that the lack of standardization prevents technological interferents from interacting with each other. The consulting giant cites the fact that there are over 6,500 blockchain projects active on GitHub, with most of them based on different protocols, consents, privacy measures, and written in different programming languages.
Among the remaining areas of development, Deloitte listed the need to reduce both the costs and complexity of network operations, the importance of regulation that supports innovation, as well as the crucial role of collaboration between related businesses at the blockchain.
In terms of the cost and complexity of emerging technology, Deloitte has referred to technology giants such as Amazon, IBM and Microsoft who have reported less complicated blockchain implementations using cloud technology, as well as helping to improve the costs of blockchain operations.
Among the most complex issues related to the blockchain regulation, the company highlighted the difficulty of regulating smart contracts, which do not necessarily fit into existing frameworks.
The final point of the report underlines the importance of cooperation between companies linked to the blockchain in order to advance the new alignments of technology, as well as providing better education in the sphere. The company claims that the growing number of blockchain consortia, such as R3, is a "bullish signal" because the "value of a blockchain network increases with the number of users".
Last month, Cointelegraph published an interview with Jeremy Gardner, founder of Blockchain Education Network and co-founder of the Augur blockchain prediction platform. In the interview, the industry expert said that to achieve mass adoption, those developing in the industry have to "include the people who have the greatest benefit" from the blockchain technology – worth to say the world without rights – commenting that "we have not done a great job, anyway."


The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) brought together Silicon Valley executives with federal officials at the advisory committee's annual meeting on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California.
U.S. military and intelligence officials, including Department of Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, and Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, attended the advisory committee.
“Today's era relies on technological innovation in our field such as speed and agility,” said Defense Secretary Carter at the meeting. During his presentation, he introduced Raj Shah, CEO/co-founder of Morta Security, Air Force Reservist, and former F-16 pilot, to lead the Defense Department's Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUX) initiative. The DoD is restructuring the DIUX program, a Silicon Valley outreach initiative, with Carter calling the revised program “DIUX 2.0.” Shah's security firm, Morta Security, was acquired by Palo Alto Networks in March 2014.
The security implications of Quantum computers were discussed during two separate panels during the advisory committee meeting.
Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, said he is “optimistic” that Quantum capabilities could be achieved within ten years. “There are very big consequences for cryptography when it comes to Quantum, but there are also solutions,” Andreessen said.
Matthew Scholl, chief of the computer security division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, said he is “extremely concerned” with the security implication of Quantum computers. Reacting to Andreessen's estimation that the technology could be available within ten years, Scholl said, “If it's ten years out, we're late.”
Dr. Andy Ozment, assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications at DHS, said he is certain Silicon Valley will work with the government to create world-changing technologies. “I worry more about how the government will bring them on board. We know we have legacy systems that are an albatross around our neck, but really critical systems rely on them, and so we can't just turn them off.”