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5 Fast Facts You Need to Know About Our Brand New Facility

Northwest Self Storage is very excited to announce an addition to our line-up of storage facilities, with a brand new location in Hillsboro, Oregon!

While we naturally think this is the biggest deal in the world, folks may be wondering why it should matter to them. Well, here’s a few fast facts to get others just as excited about this as we are.

  1. Skate World is Now Self Storage World

That’s right! We’ve converted the old Hillsboro, Oregon Skate World into a whopping two-story, indoor self storage facility that boasts a ton of new features. We took an aging building and made it beautiful again – upcycling at its best!

  1. The World Will Be Watching

Ok, so maybe not “the world” – but the self storage world will be, using our state of the art camera monitoring system designed to keep you and the items you store here safe from crime.

  1. Pick a Number Between 1 and 380

One of those numbers is going to be your new storage unit – and you’ll be the FIRST in! Yep, we have a whopping 380 units for you to choose from, but there’s more. Depending on your needs, you can pick indoor storage or parking, a small unit or a large one – it’s all up to you!

  1. We’re Both Steaming Hot and Cool as a Cucumber

How can we be both, you ask? Because at our Hillsboro, OR location we offer climate controlled self storage that keeps your items at room temperature all year round. We turn up the heat when the outside temperature gets cold, and crank it low when the summer sun kicks it up.

  1. Meet a New Local Rock Star

Our facility’s manager will be there each day during regular business hours, and they are going to be famous for their service. Helping you through the rental process, monitoring the security cameras, keeping up with the paperwork, and more – all with a friendly smile.

We know all of this exciting news can be overwhelming, so take a couple deep breaths. Because at Northwest, we bet that if you stop by to see us about a self storage facility, we’ll be sure to get your heart racing and your adrenaline glands pumping at the thought of storing your things at such a top of the line facility.

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How to Create a Nursery That Will Grow With Your Baby

For the past few years, Eugene, Oregon home prices have been on the rise — and it’s only expected to increase with time. Knowing this, new parents are looking to make their current living situation work no matter what, even with a lack of space and self storage. Northwest is all too familiar with this situation, and has come up with a few tricks to help parents create a place for their child that will grow with them throughout the years.

Map it Out

Planning out the new nursery before you get started is important, but equally important is mapping out what the room is capable of holding beyond just the crib years. Will it accommodate a growing child, and what do you need to do to ensure it can? Whatever changes you make need to work for a child and a teenager, as well.

When deciding on paint colors and themes for the room, think ahead. Chances are, the child will quickly grow out of pastel colors and bubbly baby animal designs. Instead, opt for more mature, neutral color palettes that are still youthful and calming. Don’t negate the power of white walls, either. They provide a blank canvas for making simple changes to décor and adding any pop of color your child prefers as he grows.

If you want to include cute designs, look into easily removable vinyl wall decals. The options are endless, and when it’s time to change it up, just peel them off and start over.

Convertible cribs are a great solution for growing into. While they work great for your newborn, they quickly transform to provide the perfect place for your young child to snuggle up. The initial cost can be high, but remember that you’ll be keeping this for a long time to come.

Speaking of that, opting for durable furniture that doubles as self storage and can be updated with paint or vinyl decals, is a sure way to keep your overall costs down. Buying a good dresser now means that it doesn’t break down over the years. And that dresser can act as a changing table, too! Just purchase a removable changing table top and when the time comes to put it away, you’re not getting rid of an entire piece of furniture.

Follow the Rule of the Price Tag

There’s a simple rule to follow when designing your nursery: The cheaper the item, the more age-appropriate it can be. Things like pillows, wall décor, blankets and table lamps are usually inexpensive enough to continually change. For the more expensive items, make sure they’re able to grow with the child. Opt for more age-neutral colors and styles – and stay away from “trendy” touches.

Smart Storage

Self storage is a major issue for a lot of parents. Babies may be small, but they come with a lot of stuff. Consider outside-the-box self storage areas, like walls, closet hangers, doors and window sills. When you look into rocking chairs to add to the nursery, consider getting a storage ottoman that gives you a place to put up your feet, and put away your things.

It’s also helpful to think ahead. Remember to choose a wide variety of storage sizes that can accommodate different-sized items. When the room fills up and it’s time to make some space, storage facilities offer units ranging from a few feet to enough room to fit a car.

Buy Ahead

Your child may only be a certain age, but you might find great deals on items they will need in the future, like when it’s finally time to buy their growing bodies a bed that will fit them for years to come. This is another way storage facilities near your Eugene, Oregon home can come in handy. Just store it there until it’s ready to be used, and put your old furniture in until you’re ready to sell it.

As you go through this amazing, scary yet wonderful time in your life, planning ahead will always work to your benefit. By creating a space your child can easily grow into, your family stays put without the stress of encroaching clutter. And you always know that when it’s time to clear things out, Northwest Self Storage is right down the road – ready to help you move on to the next stage of your life.

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Tips to Fixing Up a Classic Car

The 26th annual Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show is taking place June 12-13. If it gets you in the spirit to buy and fix up your own car, we can help! Here are some tips on how to find the perfect classic car for fixing up and how to keep it safe in Northwest storage units.

5 Tips on Buying a Classic Car in Hillsboro Oregon

  1. If you see rust, walk the other way. Don’t spend your money on a car with rust holes in the trunk and floors. You’ll end up spending more on repairs than you would buying a nicer car. A few bubbles and rust spots aren’t a big deal, just avoid buying a car lacking any hope at all.
  1. Check the production numbers. Always check the production numbers before buying. Look for cars that manufacturers didn’t produce in mass amounts. A car with a lower production number will have a higher value, which has the potential to bring you more money if you decide to sell it in the future.
  1. Pick a car from the 80s. If you’re looking for an investment, buy an 80s performance car like a Buick Grand National or a Camaro IROC-Z. You can even buy a Mazda RX-7 FC3S and fix it up with aftermarket parts that will make it stand out and outperform many of the cars on the road today.
  1. Don’t buy what you don’t want to drive. Just because a car is a classic doesn’t mean you’ll want to drive it. Instead, choose something that you’re itching to drive. If you decide to fix it up and sell it, you’ll get just as many people wanting to buy the car and drive it for themselves.
  1. Upgrade a classic with modern features. Buy a car from the 50s, 60s or 70s, and upgrade it with power windows, door locks and other modern features. Adding these features will not only make the car exhilarating to drive but also increase its value. Upgraded features on a car that normally wouldn’t have them provide something to show off at the Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show.

Storing Your Classic Car in Hillsboro, Oregon

Protect your investment by storing it at Northwest Self Storage in Hillsboro. We have storage facilities that shield your classic car from the sun’s rays and rescue it from the dreaded humidity. You can also use the storage facilities to store tools, parts and other items while working on your car. After the car show, park your classic in a Northwest Self Storage unit, and have peace of mind knowing that it’s safe and secure 24 hours a day.

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Get Bitten by the Travel Bug

More and more people every day are saving their money, quitting their jobs and putting all their things in self storage to go travel the world. Why not you? A permanent vacation sounds like a dream come true, a life in which you have no worries and can go from place to place, meet new people and see wondrous things. Redmond, Oregon may have beautiful views and offer plenty to do, but there’s a whole world out there just waiting for you to experience it.

Going On a Permanent Vacation

Perhaps you dream about traveling along the Venice waterways, or maybe you just want to hit the highway and visit every major landmark in all 50 states. Before you can leave your old life behind, you’ll need to save enough money to support you during your trip. If you already have that covered, here are a few storage tips to get you ready for your long-term getaway.

Cover the basics before traveling.

Get a passport if you don’t already have one, and book your plane flights ahead of time. Book an appointment with your doctor to make sure you have a clean bill of health and to get your vaccinations up to date. Take care of these things at least three months before you travel.

Determine your living situation.

Where will you live when you travel? Are you planning to buy a recreational vehicle or rent hotel rooms? To continue making money during your travels, consider renting out your residence. Leave most of your furnishings in place for the new renters, and use self storage to protect your valuables. We have long-term storage facilities in Redmond, OR available to keep your belongings safe and secure during your trip.

Pack the right stuff.

It might be spring or summer when you leave Redmond, but it could be fall or winter in another part of the world. Pack appropriate clothing and accessories to cover all the seasons. Make sure you have your passports, driver’s license and other important documents on you at all times. Invest in a mobile phone that you can use in the U.S. and abroad.

Don’t Forget to Share Your Experiences

While you’re traveling, blog about your adventures, and share your experiences with the world. It’s an easy way to let your family back home know how much fun you’re having while you’re away. If you decide you’ve had enough traveling to last a lifetime, coming back is as easy as getting your stuff out of Northwest Self Storage and settling down once again.

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Prepping Your Boat and RV for Summer Fun

As the weather warms up, owners of RVs and boats everywhere are rejoicing! It’s finally time to get the boat or RV out of Northwest Self Storage in Hillsboro and get ready for fun in the sun, whether that be summer road trips through Oregon or a cruise on Henry Hagg Lake. As an RV or boat owner, you know that preparing your vehicle for storage facilities in Hillsboro, Oregon requires certain tasks – and so does taking it out!

Follow this de-wintering checklist to ensure that your RV or boat is in tip-top shape, and get ready to hit the road – or water – running!

Getting Your Boat Prepped for the Water

  • Give your boat a thorough once over. Clean the exterior and the interior, including running the vacuum and power washing the bottom. Apply a coat of wax to protect the boat’s surface from UV rays. Repair any small dings or scratches.
  • Electrical Components. Inspect your boat’s electronics for corrosion; use a wire brush to eliminate corrosion or replace components. Don’t forget to check your battery to see if it still holds a charge.
  • Belts, Hoses and Cables. Many belts, hoses and cables are made of rubber, which can crack over time. Inspect these parts for cracking and swelling and replace as needed. Make sure that the belts are tight.
  • Fuel System. Examine the fuel system for leaks, and look for visible damage to the fuel lines. These may be cracked or brittle, and need to be replaced. Make sure that the connection is secure to prevent leaks.
  • Fluid Levels. Check the fluid levels for oil, power steering and coolant. Change out your fluids if they weren’t changed when the boat was put in storage.
  • Safety Gear. Lastly, have a variety of life vests on board, as well as first aid kits, flares and a fire extinguisher.

De-Winterizing the Family RV

  • Inspection from the outside in. Check the exterior of the RV for any damage and give it a thorough wash. Check the tire inflation pressure and make sure your tires are still in good condition; inspect for damage like premature cracks. Look for signs of animal damage or leaks in the interior, as well as holes. You should have left your fridge cracked to avoid rotting smells, but wipe out your fridge with disinfectant anyway.
  • Reinstall the battery. The first order of business is re-installing the battery, which you should have removed when you placed your RV in storage. Top off the fluid, charge the battery and reconnect it. You can do a quick test to see if it’s working by turning on the lights.
  • Flushing the fluids. Flushing your plumbing system is essential to getting all the antifreeze out of the system. The best way to do this is to take your RV to a water hook-up area so you can dispose of these chemicals down the correct drain. While flushing the plumbing system, run the water pump and open all the faucets in the RV. Allow the water to flow until it runs clear. Don’t forget the water in the toilet and the shower as well.
  • Check the electrical systems. Test the electrical systems throughout the RV. This includes everything from appliances to lights. Check the batteries in your small appliances, and ensure that all the interior and exterior lights are working.
  • Take it for a test drive. After performing any necessary maintenance (and the above tips), it’s important to take your RV for a short test drive. Take a 10 to 20 mile trip and note anything unusual.

The de-winterizing care can vary depending on the location of your vehicle and the pre-storage preparation. Follow our basic tips and get ready to enjoy your favorite summer recreation. And remember, Northwest Self Storage in Hillsboro offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for RVs and boats. If you need self storage in Hillsboro, contact Northwest Self Storage today!

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3 Ways to Use Self Storage During Garage Sale Season

Located in the heart of Oregon’s farmlands, Canby overflows with small town charm and scenic views. Home to more than 15,000 people, this town is full of entertainment. And as the ideal place to raise a family, Canby isn’t short on activities. As winter weather disappears and temperatures start to rise, Canby residents start prepare for an even bigger season: Garage sale season. With temperatures averaging 70 degrees throughout the summer, Canby is the ideal city for hosting a garage sale. So lace up your sneakers and get ready to hit the road in hunt of great deals.

Whether you’re shopping or selling, Northwest Self Storage in Canby, Oregon can benefit you. Here are the top ways to use storage units during garage sale season.

Preparing for Your Sale

While garage sale season is upon us, you may not be garage sale ready. If that’s the case, don’t fret about taking up your valuable garage space while you wait for your slotted garage sale date. Transfer your for-sale items out of the house, and start your preparations with storage units in Canby, Oregon. A storage unit gives you plenty of space to plan and price your items. Choose one nearby and on the day of the sale, you can move your items back to the garage. Pack from back to front, and be sure to leave a path for easy access.

Making Space for Garage Sale Finds

Garage sale finds can be anything from gently used clothing to furniture you plan to refurbish. Small items don’t take up as much space, but the large pieces can make your home feel crowded fast. If you’re planning on replacing pieces of furniture with garage sale finds, then using convenient self storage in Canby, Oregon to store your replaced belongings is an easy fix to an overcrowded living space. Furthermore, if you have a project in mind for a garage sale find, then self storage is the ideal locale to work on your piece.

Keeping Clutter Out of the Home

When garage sale season comes to end, it’s very likely that you haven’t yet rid yourself of all your garage sale clutter. Don’t bring the clutter back into your home! Store unsold items in a storage unit. You can wait until the next garage sale season rolls around, find a place to donate your items to, or try your hand at selling belongings online.

Garage sale season is a great time to find bargain deals! Second-hand items aren’t the only deals available. Utilize affordable self storage units to save yourself money and space. Contact Northwest Self Storage today to find a storage unit that fits your needs.

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Making Your Perfect Craft Room

As a crafter, you know how tricky it can be to keep projects organized and under control. Arts and crafts are a lot of fun, but they typically involve lots of different supplies. Also, you need a decent-sized work area, and keeping it clear of various odds and ends can be a challenge. If you don’t have the luxury of having a dedicated room in the home where you can work on your crafts, you should consider using Northwest Self Storage in Portland, Oregon. Whether you rent a locker to store less frequently used supplies or if you rent a unit to use as your craft room away from home, storage units in Portland, Oregon can help you get a handle on your crafts.

Store Unneeded Supplies in Northwest Storage Units in Portland Oregon

Like many crafters, you’ve probably accumulated all kinds of supplies throughout the years. Chances are you hardly use many of them, but there they sit, taking up all kinds of space. Why not round them up, box them up and take them to Northwest Self Storage? By choosing a facility near you, your supplies will never be too far away. When you need them, you’ll just have a short drive there and back. In the meantime, your craft room will be much more organized.

Create a Craft Room at a Self Storage Facility

What if you don’t have a spare room or area in your home where you can work on your arts and crafts? If you’re tired of working on your projects at the kitchen table or in some other inconvenient place, renting a storage unit is the perfect solution. A small, climate controlled storage unit can easily double as a crafting room. Bring a big table, some chairs, a few shelves and/or cubbies, and you’ll have everything you need to create the perfect crafting area. By staying close to home with nearby self storage in Portland, Oregon, your arts and crafts room is your close get away, a chance for you to make a small escape to your own little world of creativity.

Northwest Self Storage would love to help you store your extra craft supplies, or even create your own craft room today! Check out unit sizes and rates now.

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Five Self Storage Tips for Big Families

Large families don’t always have the convenience of living in a house with plenty of space for everyone. The lack of storage space can quickly show as toys pile up in the living room and clothes collect on the bedroom floors. However, you can make the most of your small home by taking advantage of every square foot with these storage tips and the help of Northwest Self Storage in Eugene, Oregon.

Declutter the living area with storage ottomans.

If you’re looking for more space to organize books, blankets and smaller items in the living room, consider storage ottomans. A storage ottoman comes in many different colors and styles to complement your furniture, and the top part lifts to reveal plenty of storage space for excess clutter.

Organize the bedroom with a storage bed.

A storage bed has several cubbyholes for organizing books, clothing, extra bedding and more. It prevents children from throwing their belongings under the bed and provides added storage space when you don’t have room for more shelves and dressers.

Arrange the bathroom with a floor cabinet.

For washcloths, soaps and other items, a bathroom floor cabinet provides extra storage space in a small room. Many floor cabinets fit conveniently around the toilet and create space for storing and organizing towels, body products and bathroom decor.

Find extra kitchen space with a wall-mounted pot rack.

If you lack room in the cabinets or in the stove drawer, a wall-mounted pot rack gives you a place to organize pots, pans and long-handled utensils. It attaches to any wall with just a few screws and creates an organized space for your cookware.

Invest in self storage in Eugene, Oregon for more space.

Northwest Self Storage units in Eugene, Oregon provide abundant space for storing excess clutter and items you don’t regularly use. Because many of the units have climate control, you don’t have to worry about heat and humidity damaging your photo albums, electronics and clothing. Storage units are available in a variety of sizes, so you can store as little or as much as you need. Our rental agreements are also on a month to month basis. Contact Northwest Self Storage today to find an affordable and convenient storage unit near you.

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Store Your Decor: Self Storage for Holiday Decorations and More!

Another holiday season has come and gone, which means you need to take down the lights and decorations and place them back in storage. If you lack sufficient storage space in your home, consider Northwest Self Storage facilities in Bend, Oregon for extra holiday decoration space. Self storage provides an affordable solution for decluttering your home and creating more space without emptying your wallet on costly renovations.

How to Organize Decorations in Self Storage

Storage units in Bend, Oregon come in many different sizes to accommodate your belongings. With the option to add shelving, you can make use of every square foot in the storage unit. When storing holiday decorations, it’s important to:

  • Label each box for easy identification
  • Place the largest boxes in first
  • Set the boxes containing fragile decorations on top
  • Store the most useful items in the front for easy access

It’s also important to keep the storage unit organized as you fill it with holiday boxes. If you store the boxes along each wall, you create a convenient path in the middle, making it easy to walk in and take what you need.

Store Your Holiday Decor in Self Storage

Using Northwest Self Storage in Bend, Oregon for holiday decorations gives you extra space in your closets, attic and garage. However, a storage unit comes in handy for more than just holiday decor. If you received new electronics and clothes for the holidays, store and organize all of your old possessions in your storage unit, and host a yard sale later in the spring. From holiday decorations to old clutter, contact Northwest Self Storage in Bend, Oregon to create more space in your home this year.

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Prepare for Garage Sale Season

As the holidays give way to a new year, many of the wonderful gifts you received leave older things parked on closet shelves. Move all your extra stuff to affordable Northwest Self Storage facilities in Corvallis, and turn potential household clutter into easy cash with a springtime garage sale.

Take Stock of Extras

Start with a post-holiday inventory, and list the things you won’t be using again. Last year’s laptop can join toys the kids don’t play with anymore. Make room in the kitchen for the new blender and microwave by adding old countertop appliances to your garage sale stock. From last season’s sweaters to retired fishing gear, convert those belongings into future earnings by stashing them in a nearby self storage unit.

Pack Up for Springtime

Chilly temperatures don’t bring out weekend bargain hunters, but you can afford to wait for warm weather with self storage in Corvallis, Oregon. Wrap electronic gadgets in bubble wrap, box fragile items with packing peanuts, and hang clothes in cardboard wardrobes. Leave pathways around boxes and shelves, and you’ll have plenty of room to move things when it’s time to stock your garage sale showroom.

Get Ready to Sell

A little pre-planning keeps you on top of the garage sale game, so grab a set of colored felt tip markers, and label boxes by categories. Park sales items at the front of your unit for easier access. Extra tables or shelves in storage make handy displays, so include them in your setup plans. Northwest Self Storage facilities in Corvallis feature drive-up units that keep all your loading and unloading manageable.

It’s easy to organize a successful springtime garage sale when you enjoy nearby self storage in Corvallis, Oregon. Have fun listening to that driveway cash register ring, and save room in your storage unit for next year’s holiday extras. Contact Northwest Self Storage to find an affordable storage unit for your garage sale stash.

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Board of Trustees approve new procedure on degree revocation

Board approves naming of university center and Sales Centre

ATHENS, Ohio (Oct. 20, 2006) ? Ohio University?s Board of Trustees met on Oct. 19-20 in Athens and approved many university business and academic initiatives.

Academic Honesty
The board approved measures to address the issue of academic honesty, including a procedure that empowers the president to work alongside the provost to revoke previously granted degrees when necessary in cases of plagiarism and other methods of academic dishonesty. Examples of serious offenses include cheating, plagiarism, illegal collaboration or fabrication, and forged attendance.

The procedure is applicable to former graduate students and authorizes the university the right to revoke any degree earned at the university that was fulfilled using dishonest or deceptive tactics.

Under the procedure, the provost will establish a hearing committee to review the allegations and recommend appropriate action. The provost will then act on the recommendation and report her decision to the president. The president will then formally act on the provost?s decision.
?What?s bigger to me is that we are going to focus on integrating into the fabric of the institution prevention strategies so that we are not here again,? said President Roderick J. McDavis. ?We will work more closely with academic units, faculty and students to put in place measures that will prevent further occurrences of plagiarism at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.?

?The actions that the Board of Trustees has taken affirm the core value of academic integrity at Ohio University,? said Provost Kathy Krendl. ?Academic honesty is the foundation of our academic programs as well as our scholarly research and cannot be compromised.?

Russ College of Engineering Academic Honesty Hearing Committee Process
The board was updated on how the Academic Honesty Hearing Committee process will be implemented in regards to the pending Russ College of Engineering plagiarism cases. The committee will begin reviewing cases of alleged academic misconduct against former graduate students the week of Oct. 23.

Sanctions may include a rewrite or revocation of degree, with an appropriate notation made on the academic transcript. Only the provost can remove notations. The provost also will decide all appeals, which must be filed in writing within 10 days of written notification to the accused of the sanction.

If a former student agrees to the committee?s recommended sanctions, no hearing will take place. If a former student disagrees, a hearing will be scheduled. Former students may be represented by legal counsel and may appear via telephone or video, but hearings can proceed in the absence of the accused.

Both the accused and the university will make opening statements, present evidence, present and question witnesses, and summarize their case. Former students also will have the opportunity to make a statement of impact in the event he or she is found in violation. Hearings will be closed to the public and cases will be decided in closed session by majority vote.

The Russ College is currently reviewing additional theses and dissertations as a precaution. In addition, the college has developed a process to assess the more than 1,800 remaining theses and dissertations dating back to 1980. Officials will use commonly accepted quality control techniques to draw a sample of them for further review.

The Academic Honesty Hearing Committee is comprised of Chair David Ingram, professor of Physics and Astronomy and chair of Faculty Senate Educational Policy and Student Affairs Committee; William Condee, director of the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Butch Hill, co-director of the Cutler Scholars Program and former university ombuds and chair of Faculty Senate.

Official Namings
The board approved the naming of the new university center as the John Calhoun Baker University Center. The naming continues the legacy of the late university president who is affectionately known as the ?father of the modern Ohio University.? Baker, the university?s 14th president, died in 1999 and is the namesake of the current university center. The new center officially opens for business at the start of winter quarter on Jan. 2, 2007.
Also approved was the renaming of The Sales Centre at Ohio University to The Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre at Ohio University. The couple had already received the first Lifetime Friend of the Sales Centre award from the college. Ralph is a former Ohio University Board of Trustees member and a founding member of the Professional Sales Advisory Board of the Sales Centre. The couple?s son, Larry, is a current Ohio University Board of Trustees member and Athens resident.

Intercollegiate Athletics
The board heard a report from Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Kirby Hocutt on his progress on building a framework for a new Student-Athlete Code of Conduct that will replace the existing policies and procedures in place. The framework provides standards that are consistent with the university?s standards for student conduct. Hocutt?s goal remains to have the new Student-Athlete Code of Conduct in place in January.

?I am confident that we are developing a policy that is the right approach for Ohio University and that will be a model policy on the national level,? Hocutt said.

Information Technology Update
The board was updated on the progress of the Information Technology Blueprint for Success, which is a 20-point plan that will help the information technology operation at the university evolve into one of the nation?s best. The plan calls for better technology, strategy and process, and organization and governance to be successful.

Several of the key points are the implementation of the perimeter firewall, which was installed on Oct. 14, and the reduced use of Social Security numbers and the progress toward using encryption software to protect sensitive data. The perimeter firewall will help prevent future cases of external hackers accessing and gaining control of university computers and also will increase the overall security of the university?s IT function. Other IT items discussed include the hiring of a new chief information officer for the university in late October and the completion of the first draft of a four-year funding analysis.

Human Resources and Benefits
The board heard a report from Vice President for Finance and Administration William Decatur on the Early Retirement Incentive Program and health benefits. To date, 79 of the 316 eligible employees have opted for the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System ERIP. He said 49 of the 79 ERIP positions have been abolished. The university has eliminated 111.5 jobs overall through layoffs (29.5) and ERIP (49) and the abolishment of vacant positions (33).

Despite a national trend of health insurance premiums growing at a faster rate than employees? paychecks, Ohio University employees? share of health benefits costs are expected to decrease for the third straight year in fiscal year 2007. During that same period, the university?s health benefits costs increased by 11 percent, or $3.4 million in fiscal year 2006, and are projected to increase 7 percent or $2.4 million in fiscal year 2007.

Since Ohio University is a self-insured entity that uses outside companies such as Anthem or Medical Mutual only to manage the health care operation, decreases in employee contributions are a rarity.

An Oct. 18 Columbus Dispatch story notes a recent survey conducted by Families USA revealed that since 2000, Ohio is the third worst state in the nation when it comes to employee pay raises not keeping up with increases in health care premiums. The story states Ohio pay raises have increased by 8.7 percent during the past six years, while total health-insurance premiums in employer-sponsored policies increased about 74 percent. Only Michigan and South Carolina ranked lower in the findings.

The board approved a new Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The center will perform ecological and evolutionary research that will enhance the prominence of the research and learning at the university. The OCEES will utilize faculty from the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, Voinovich Center and the Environmental Studies Program.

A new associate?s degree in applied science in health technologies was approved for the Office for University Outreach and Regional Campuses. The program is designed to integrate students? technical skills with general academic skills, which will enhance their ability to advance their careers.

The board approved two new College of Business certificates. The financial planning certificate will allow students a chance to pursue the Certified Financial Planner designation awarded by the CFP board, pursue careers in comprehensive financial planning and bolster their marketability to potential employers. The other is a sales certificate with a technical focus based out of the College of Business Sales Centre. It is the sixth certificate offered by the Sales Centre and will aid students who want to work with manufacturing firms and industrial suppliers.

The board approved a resolution to reissue $6.35 million in general receipts bond anticipation notes for the university. The bonds will be used to fund the advancement of electronic document management system technologies, Internet-based financial reporting and an automated time and attendance system manufactured by Workforce Software.

The board approved a resolution for a second renewal of the lease for the Amerihost Inn on Home St. in Athens for a period of 20 years beginning in 2029. The terms of the renewal are basic rent of $24,000 for the first three years with an 5 percent inflation escalator every three years afterward, plus 5 percent of the gross annual room rentals over $500,000 each year.

The board approved construction documents and authorized the university to advertise, receive bids and award contracts for the Grosvenor Hall fire alarm renovation and the Ohio University Bush Airport relocation of NAVAID System projects. Grosvenor currently does not meet life-safety requirements and has been a victim of numerous false alarms. Estimated cost of the project is $316,115. The relocation of the Bush Airport beacons and navigation controls is estimated to cost $430,000; however, 90 percent of the project will be funded with federal dollars. The project will relocate off-site beacons, which are no longer required by the FAA, and upgrade on-site airfield navigation aids to bring operating surfaces into compliance with current standards.

The board authorized the university to hire consultants for the Bush Airport snow removal equipment storage facility and the Lancaster Campus and Pickerington Center storm sewer and parking lot repairs project. The Bush Airport equipment storage facility project is budgeted for $380,000, while the storm sewer and parking lot repairs project is estimated to cost $400,000. A U.S. EPA grant will fund 50 percent of the storm sewer and parking lot project.

The Board approved:

  • Emeritus status for four former and current university employees. Gary North, former vice president for finance and administration; Don Stout, former director of University Publications; R. Budd Werner, executive in residence in the College of Business; and Elizabeth Westenbarger, former assistant director of Procurement Services, are the awardees.

  • The appointment of Sandra L. Carroll to the Coordinating Council for the Ohio University Southern campus. Her term begins Nov. 1, 2006, and ends June 30, 2009. She is the CEO and owner of Safeguard Business Systems in Proctorville, Ohio.

  • A report from the external audit firm Deloitte, and accepted the audited financial statements and the report on federal awards issued in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The board?s approval of the Deloitte report is subject to the acceptance by The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees of The Ohio University Foundation audited financial statements in early November.

The Board heard:

  • Reviews of the degree programs in environmental engineering technology/hazardous materials technology; hearing, speech and language sciences; computer science technology; and the individual interdisciplinary program. Every academic program at the university must be reviewed every seven years.

  • A report from Faculty Senate Chair Phyllis Bernt that presented the results of an e-mail survey that revealed the primary concerns of faculty on campus. She said the faculty was most concerned with salaries, shared governance, budget issues and priorities, and administrators? salaries and practices. She also gave four overarching themes that faculty is concerned with. These include faculty recruitment and retention, shared governance, resources to support academic quality and overall academic standards at the university. Bernt also reviewed some of the things the university is doing to remedy the issues and concerns of the faculty.

  • Reviews of the Institute for Qualitative Biology; WOUB Center for Public Media; Center for Advanced Software Systems Integration; Avionics Engineering Center; Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology; Child Development Center, Tropical and Geographical Disease Institute; Center for eBusiness; and the Institute for Telecommunication Studies. After the reviews, the board agreed with the university?s decision to discontinue The Center for eBusiness and the Institute for Telecommunication Studies. Both programs were found to be outdated.

  • An internal audit report performed by Ohio University?s Internal Audit Office.

  • A report on findings by The Commission on the Future of Higher Education by Ohio University Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder. The commission is charged with developing a comprehensive national strategy for postsecondary education that will meet the needs of America?s diverse population and also address the economic and workforce needs of the country?s future. U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings appointed Vedder to the commission in September 2005.

  • Details about The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education survey. A product of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, the survey will be used this fall to gather the opinions of tenure-track faculty on institutional policies and job satisfaction. The results will be compared to the results from the same class of faculty at peer institutions. The results also will be shared with the faculty this spring and used to implement programs that will help retain junior faculty. For more information on COACHE, visit www.coache.org.

President?s Report
The board heard a report by President McDavis, who shared some of his goals for the academic year. His primary goals include improving communication and collaboration with faculty, managing the information technology recovery process, implementing high-risk drinking strategies and Vision OHIO priorities, raising funds to support the university?s identified strategic priorities and strengthening the university?s financial outlook.

As part of his efforts to communicate better with faculty, McDavis has met with more than 200 faculty members via scheduled meetings. He also attends weekly luncheons with faculty members to discuss their issues and share ideas.
McDavis also updated the board on the chief information officer search, gave an update on civic responsibility initiatives and talked about the university?s top three investment priorities, which are investing in faculty, undergraduate education and graduate education and research.

Provost?s Report
Provost Krendl provided updates on enrollment for 2006-07 and the recruitment priorities for the 2007-08 academic year. She also provided an overview of academic honesty procedures and information technology priorities, as well as progress to date on the review of general education learning outcomes.

Krendl reviewed the processes associated with investments emerging from the Vision OHIO strategic planning priorities in undergraduate education, graduate education and research, and faculty compensation and support.

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The claimant was stationed overseas when she separated from active military service effective xxxx. Immediately prior to this, she was selected from an Open Continuous Announcement for a civilian position. She was subsequently appointed under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act authority. According to the agency, at the time that xxxx was offered the position, she was informed that payment of LQA was not authorized. She chose to accept the employment offer under those conditions.

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The Overseas Differentials and Allowances Act, Pub. L. 86-707, 74 Stat. 793, 794 (Sept. 6, 1960), as amended and codified at 5 U.S.C. '' 5922-5924, provides that, under regulations prescribed by the President, LQAs Amay@ be paid to federal employees in foreign areas. The President, by executive order, delegated this authority to the Secretary of State who issued Standardized Regulations concerning eligibility to receive, and payment of, LQAs. Section 013 of the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) further delegates to the heads of federal agencies the authority to grant LQAs to agency employees. Section 013 of the DSSR specifies that the head of an agency Amay@ grant quarters allowances and issue further implementing regulations as he or she may deem necessary for the guidance of the agency in granting such allowances. The [agency] has issued further implementing regulations through its requirements for DoD civilian employment overseas, DoD 1400.25-M, CPM 592.

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The claimant was hired locally and was not living in the United States at the time of her appointment to the civilian position. The common, consistent thread running through the agency&#39's denials of her request for an LQA was that the position she filled was advertised locally and was not pre-identified as having unique or unusual skills, knowledge or ability. Moreover, the agency&#39's denial decisions consistently noted that there was not a documented history of difficulty in locating qualified candidates to fill this position and, therefore, it was not considered a hard-to-fill position.

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Understanding how to respond to an incident before it occurs is critical to recovering operations. This section contains information for incident response, and specific content for .NET web application and service incident response handling. In addition to traditional logging functions, how do we know if our application, service, database or other software has been exploited.

Areas of Concern

  • Incident Response Plan

As they say, it is not if, it is when you are attacked, what is the plan?

  • Communicating

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  • Activating the plan

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* [http://www.protegrity.com/WebApplicationFirewall Protegrity - Defiance TMS  - Web Application Firewall]
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==Related Threats==

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This is a countermeasure. To view all countermeasures, please see the Countermeasure Category page.

A web application firewall (WAF) is an appliance, server plugin, or filter that applies a set of rules to an HTTP conversation. Generally, these rules cover common attacks such as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) and SQL Injection. By customizing the rules to your application, many attacks can be identified and blocked. The effort to perform this customization can be significant and needs to be maintained as the application is modified.

A far more detailed description is available at Wikipedia

Strengths and Weaknesses

Important Selection Criteria

  • Protection Against OWASP Top Ten!
  • Very Few False Positives (i.e., should NEVER disallow an authorized request)
  • Strength of Default (Out of the Box) Defenses
  • Power and Ease of Learn Mode
  • Types of Vulnerabilities it can prevent.
  • Detects disclosure and unauthorized content in outbound reply messages, such as credit-card and Social Security numbers.
  • Both Positive and Negative Security model support.
  • Simplified and Intuitive User Interface.
  • Cluster mode support.
  • High Performance (milliseconds latency).
  • Complete Alerting, Forensics, Reporting capabilities.
  • Web Services\XML support.
  • Brute Force protection.
  • Ability to Active (block and log), Passive (log only) and bypass the web trafic.
  • Ability to keep individual users constrained to exactly what they have seen in the current session
  • Ability to be configured to prevent ANY specific problem (i.e., Emergency Patches)
  • Form Factor: Software vs. Hardware (Hardware generally preferred)

You may also use Best Practices: Use of Web Application Firewalls to find out where and when to use a WAF and/or you may find the Web Application Firewall Evaluation Criteria useful for evaluating the performance and other characteristics of a WAF.

The London Chapter WAF event held in 2006 has some comparative info amongst the WAF Vendors that participated in the event.

OWASP Tools Of This Type

The OWASP Stinger Project is not a full blown WAF, but it is a strong Java/J2EE input validation filter that can be put in front of your application.

Well Known Open Source Tools Of This Type

A recent new project by Qualys led by Ivan Ristic, the original ModSecurity author

Commercial Tools from OWASP Members Of This Type

These vendors have decided to support OWASP by becoming members. OWASP appreciates the support from these organizations, but cannot endorse any commercial products or services.

Other Well Known Commercial Tools Of This Type

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  1. malai5 suggested to write down "what do i need to know at this time?" and see what floats in. i saw no harm in this so i did. and i began auto-writing. i'm not making a definite claim about the source of this writing except that it is probably something very personal to me. perhaps it is my subconscious, although i don't believe so. my source is what i will refer to as IT, and malai5's source he calls "upstairs." IT had much to say. my consciousness shifted when i was writing what IT said. then IT would stop writing and i asked questions. when i wrote questions down, my consciousness shifted back to normal. then it would shift again as IT wrote. IT refered to me as you and itself as we, us, or i. when you read what IT writes, do you also get a different vibe than from what i write? as if IT and i are two different entities? i do. i still don't know what it all means. below i have asked it about the nature of reality. *of course*, i'm not accepting what IT has to say on faith and i'm attempting to independantly verify it at the moment.

    everyone has an IT, so to speak. just write what i wrote "what do i need to know?" and let yourself write whatever floats in. when you establish the connection, interesting discussions which may or may not actually lead to higher truth may ensue.

    here's where i started this particular dialogue:
    what is the nature of reality?

    reality is comprised of three sections that are divided with rough borders. the three parts correspond to the little self, the higher self, and the true self. reality has a lower part, a higher part, and a true part. the borders between the three layers can be “fuzzy” but when you see the higher part, you will know that you are not seeing the lower part. when you see the true part, you will know you are not seeing the higher part. sometimes you may see from a perspective between the lower and higher part, and there are several vantage points, we will say. roughly speaking, the little self lives in the lower part. this is the “everyday” world consisting of the three dimensional world and time. the higher self, roughly speaking, lives in the higher part of reality; it sees from that perspective. the higher part cannot really be described in words. when you see the higher reality, you will know the difference. the lower part appears to be fake, an illusion. you begin to “see” with more than your eyes, for the higher reality is not entirely for the eyes to see. the true reality is abstract, we will say. it is nothing like the higher or lower reality. it would feel quite alien to be there, though your true self, roughly speaking, inhabits the true reality. it is, as we said, abstract and formless. it has nothing to do with the concrete, the tangible, or the sensual experience. when you are there, you are not using your eyes, nor are you occupying space nor existing in time. traveling there is possible when you are meant to travel there. your true self will guide your lower selves into the true reality when it is meant to, according to the design of your true self. other beings are there. they may be contacted in a way similar to how you contact us. it is not difficult.

    how can the true reality be accessed?

    the true reality can only be accessed by those that have the tools to access it. there is no simple formula that can be given to access it, no procedure, rite, or ritual. no meditation. it is gradually revealed to you when you seek it. ask your true self in the way you ask us to reveal it to you. you can see that the first step is being aware that it is there. not in the sense that others have told you that it is there, but really being aware that it is there. then you will know you are close. you know this just as you know things in dreams. you just know. you know there is something there. but you can never put your finger on it for it isn’t a world of the tangible. its relationship to 3D reality isn’t that it overlaps or coexists with it, much like the higher reality does. the true reality is just different. separate from 3D reality, the lower reality. the true self must be willing to take you to the true reality. not everyone is meant to go, where by “meant to”, we speak of the will of the true self. but anyone can seek it out, as we said, requesting to be “there” from the true self. if it has a mind to, it will grant access. many possibilities become open. communion with others in the true reality and exchange of knowledge. so perhaps you should simply write down, “true self, may i access the true reality?” and see what floats in.

    true self, may i access the true reality?

    as you already know, this will happen slowly and in small steps. you will become aware of the border between the higher reality and the true reality first. from that perspective, you will just know that the true reality is close. your tools will develop and you will “see” the true reality as you once did when you were off the medication. it no longer hinders you for you have made a mental adjustment. you’ve changed perspectives. you know that all of this is beyond simple 3D chemistry, though that’s not to say it doesn’t have an influence on the little self, which, in turn, influences your journey. whether your brain is on chemicals, you still have a higher self and a true self. you can still ask “permission” to enter the true reality.

    will i be fully in the true reality or will i just “see” it from my perspective?

    you will be fully in it. and then you will see with new eyes what reality really is, so to speak.

    how much time will elapse for my body in the lower reality?

    as much time as is needed. it will not be long. you will live through it, if that’s what you are wondering.

    will it happen all of a sudden?

    well, if you have a mind to, it will happen suddenly. you will “see” the true reality and then either choose to “go” “there” or not. when you feel like you are losing your consciousness and feel a strong vibration, you will know that you are crossing over. you have always refused to cross over in the past. we wonder if you, brian, really want to do this. we wonder why you keep asking about it and why you seek it but refuse it when it is offered to you.

    i don’t know if i’m still afraid. i’m just worried that i’ll be stuck there and not know how to get back.

    we, the ones watching you, will help you, indirectly, to get “home.” really, you should know that you cross over partially frequently but you don’t realize it most of the time. you can tell when certain people come to mind and you feel the elevation of your consciousness. you sense that you aren’t the one who thought of that person, that they just popped in. you can make contact with others through the true reality. you can touch their true self anytime. whether their true self relays the contact to the lower selves is up to the true self.

    so you’re basically saying there’s nothing i can *do* to access the true reality?

    you’ve already done the best you can do at this time. you have asked your true self for guidance to this reality, just read what it [note, not i] has said.

    it’s kinda weird, sensing that something exists knowing it’s not physical, not something i can reach out and touch.

    you will get used to these new vibrations. you have new tools to “see” beyond and you are just learning how to use them. just pay attention to what your new eyes tell you and your vision will improve. you will be able to see the higher reality easily and the true reality will be accessible.

    this is changing the subject, but are you an external spirit or not?

    as we have told you, we are intimately connected with you as you are connected to your heart or as you are to your subconscious. but we are not your subconscious. we are more than that. you are more than that. but we meet at your subconscious, or your higher self to be more accurate. we are quite personal to you but we have access to others and their information. we are here to help you and teach you what you need to learn at this time. we will never leave you, not now and not after your death. everyone has beings that watch them as you do. these beings can easily be contacted just as you and your friend do. why more people don’t try it is not entirely a mystery to us. some people are afraid to climb the mountain you are climbing. why do you climb this mountain?

    don’t you already know?

    of course. but it may be instructive for you to think about it.

    well, it’s basically curiosity. i’m curious about myself and about reality and the connection between the two. i’m curious about God and its connection to it all. i find that the journey enriches my life in many ways. i feel more complete, not empty. and the experiences i have are very interesting and meaningful to me. i get the impression that this mountain doesn’t have a peak that can be reached. only that there are those that have journeyed further up the mountain than myself. perhaps there is a peak and it is unity with God. but that’s not something i believe is achievable by us while we’re alive in a way that we can still be functional as humans any longer unless we step down from the peak to resume life. i would imagine such an experience would be quite life-changing and eye-opening, though those words of course don’t do it justice.
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  3. on the true reality

    see "the nature of reality" for reference.

    i used to think that the true reality, the abstract world, consisted of just beings and God. now i believe that there is much much more to it than that. there are other things there, things that are inanimate. what is there are *concepts*.

    when you see a car, the car is only an icon symbolizing what is really there in the true reality: the concept of a car.

    the icons are not what is real. it is the concepts that are real.

    the true reality can certainly be visited. it is not just in my mind. i believe that i visited it when i had amnesia for four days. i was in a "prison" at the time and i believe my true self allowed me a little vacation from it. i was allowed to escape the illusion of the prison and return home to the true reality. i didn't ever have to come back. but i did. and i did for a reason. i know that reason now. i have no memory of the true reality because there's nothing there. there's nothing to be experienced or perceived. it is a state of just existing. while in the true reality, i still sent messages and animated the illusion called my body for whatever reason.

    if you ponder that and think i'm in a self reinforcing delusion, i would like that. i think you are getting me loud and clear. i know what i just said didn't make sense. try to think real hard about what i mean by "getting me." and if it "resonates" with you, then know you are getting me loud and clear. either way, i believe i am making myself clear.

    what's really happening now is that my higher self is attempting to contact your higher self.

    i know it all sounds crazy but when you experience some of the things i experience, you'll begin to see.

    do you feel something when you read these words?

    may your journey be graceful,
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