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Cybersecurity for Electrical Cooperatives - A Webinar

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The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is charged by the Department of Energy with providing an industry emphasis on information and resource sharing, collaboration, situational/tactical awareness, rapid notification, forensics and applied research.

As part of fulfilling this mandate NESCO organizes and supports efforts to develop solutions to Electrical Cybersecuity challenges, and communicates the lessons learned to the electrical utility community.

NESCO has performed a demonstration project in partnership with AlienVault, Tofino Security, N2NetSecurity and Trusted Metrics to provide Electric Cooperatives with proven, incremental guidelines for addressing cybersecurity.

In this webinar the process and results are described by the NESCO, AlienVault, Trusted Metrics and subject co-operative staff involved in organizing and performing the project.

The project described in this webinar included the following steps:

  • Documenting the existing cybersecurity capabilities deployed at the Co-operative,
  • Installing Open Source security visibility tools (the Open Source SIEM, OSSIM) and documenting the delta experienced in cybersecurity capabilities
  • Implementing a commercial security visibility solution and documenting the delta experienced in cybersecurity capabilities
  • Installing a commercial industrial firewall and documenting the delta experienced in cybersecurity capabilities
  • Installing Open Source Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS) software on a SCADA server at the facility and documenting the delta experienced in cybersecurity capabilities

Steve Parker, NESCO Lead, will be hosting the session along with AlienVault's VP ICS Group, Chris Blask and Trusted Metrics' CEO Michael Menefee. Attendance is limited, please register now!

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Webinar Leaders:

Chris Blask

Chris Blask

Chris Blask has been involved in control systems and information security for more than twenty years. His experience ranges from Control Systems Engineer for General Electric to inventing one of the first commercial firewalls, building the multi-billion dollar Cisco firewall business, founding Control Systems Consultancy Lofty Perch and authoring the first book on Security Information and Event Management.

Today Chris is Vice President of AlienVault's Industrial Control Systems Group, on faculty at the Institute for Applied Network Security and serves on committees in such industry organizations as the Department of Homeland Security's ICS Joint Working Group and Department of Energy's NESCO

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Steve Parker

Steven Parker, CISA, CISSP, is Vice President of Technology Research and Projects at Energy Sector Security Consortium (EnergySec). He was part of the grassroots effort that led to the formation of EnergySec, and has served on its board of directors since 2008.

Steven’s experience includes more than a decade of full-time security work at critical infrastructure organizations including the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, PacifiCorp, and US Bank. He has contributed to a broad range of security projects covering areas such as e-commerce, identity management, intrusion detection, forensics, and security event monitoring.

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Michael Menefee

Michael Menefee if the founder and Principal Consultant for Wirehead Security, a security consulting firm based in Raleigh, NC. One of WireHead's primary focuses is on Industrial Control Systems in the electrical, water treatment and delivery, and waste-water treatment industries. WireHead Security is the publishing team behind Infosec Island and the primary owners of Trusted Metrics, a new Managed Services company, supporting AlienVault SIEM deployments in ICS environments.

Prior to co-founding WireHead in 2009, Mike was the co-founder and principal consultant for Secure Solve, Inc from 2005-2009, and Director of Managed Security Services for US Networks, Inc from 2001-2004. He served as the founding member and Chapter Leader of the North Carolina OWASP Chapter from 2005-2010 and is a Team Member at the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM), focusing on the concept of Trust. He regularly gives seminars and speeches on how Trust relates to Risk, and its operational measurement and management in today's hyper-connected online world.

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Nimbus Delivers Flash Storage for Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Posted on January 31, 2012 By Thor Olavsrud

Nimbus Data Systems believes the future of enterprise storage is solid-state NAND flash. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based storage specialist backed up its belief with the release of the E-Class Flash Memory System, a fully redundant multi-protocol solid-state storage system capable of packing 440 TB into a single rack (10 TB/U).

"We believe disk will be replaced with flash," said Thomas Isakovich, founder and chief executive officer of Nimbus Data Systems. "Nimbus was the first company back in 2010 to ship an all-flash storage system."

That first all-flash storage system was the S-Class, designed for virtualization and databases, with a maximum system capacity of 250 TB. The E-Class, with no single point of failure, is intended for applications like enterprisewide server virtualization, Web infrastructure, database clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and high-performance computing.

"With the S-Class, Nimbus has had a lot of success penetrating the mid-tier virtualization space and mid-tier database market," Isakovich explained. "The E-Class is intended to extend Nimbus's reach into the mission-critical enterprise and cloud infrastructure market."

He added, "It's a solution that features no single point of failure, so it provides mission-critical reliability. It's the most scalable flash storage system, not only that we've ever built, but that we think anyone has ever built. It's the most efficient primary storage system ever made to the best of our knowledge."

The E-Class architecture features dual redundant controllers, each capable of controlling the system on its own, and up to 24 solid-state storage enclosures. Each controller supports up to four active-active IO modules including 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel and Infiniband. Isakovich added that the software automatically detects controller and path failures, providing a non-disruptive failover. It also supports RAID and hot-swappable flash, power and cooling modules. Additionally, the platform supports online software updates and online capacity expansion.

The E-Class Flash Memory System can scale from 10 TB to 500 TB with one point of management and one unified storage pool, Isakovich said. The platform uses third-generation flash modules capable of packing twice as much enterprise-grade flash memory as the previous generation. Users can provision capacity using Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NES, CIFS or SCSI RDMA Protocol (SRP), providing unified block (SAN and file (NAS) storage in one system.

On the efficiency front, the E-Class draws as little as 5 watts per terabyte, as compared with traditional disk arrays that consume 25 watts of power or more per terabyte.

"We can power 20 TB of Flash storage with the same electrical demand as a 100 watt light bulb," Isakovich said.

With its ability to slot 20 TB of enterprise-grade flash memory in a 2U rackspace (up to 440 TB in a single industry-standard rack), the E-Class delivers the capacity in one rack that would take more than three racks of 15,000 RPM disks. And in IOps, Isakovich said, one E-Class rack delivers the equivalent of 14 racks of 15,000 RPM disks.

"We believe we can at least double or triple the density over the next 12 months," Isakovich said.

Overall, the system's efficiency is a key component in Isakovich's belief that the E-Class can stand toe-to-toe with traditional disk storage arrays and compete on price. In fact, he said, the cost matches the per terabyte net acquisition cost of 15,000 RPM disk arrays without relying on data reduction. The platform, available immediately features a 10 TB dual-controller configuration that starts at $149,995. The HALO storage operating system, a full-featured unified SAN and NAS software stack deployed at more than 200 customer installations, including eBay, is included in the system price.

"The Nimbus E-Class sets a new standard for solid-state storage scalability and operating cost economics," said Benjamin S. Woo, program vice president, worldwide storage systems, IDC. "Large enterprises and cloud providers must consider the significant infrastructure consolidation possible with all-flash storage systems. By providing both innovative hardware and comprehensive software, Nimbus is well-positioned to not only capitalize on the need for high-performance systems but also [for] the significantly greater trend towards primary storage based exclusively on solid-state technology."

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Patrick Marsolek works with businesses, individuals and families on how to communicate effectively and compassionately and how to access untapped resources for growth and effectiveness. He is a Clinical Hypnotherapist with a private practice in Missoula and Helena. He is the author of  “A Joyful Intuition” and “Transform Yourself: A self-hypnosis manual.” He also has produced a series of self-empowerment and self-hypnosis audio recordings.  Patrick teaches experiential classes on hypnosis, intuition, compassionate communication and using altered states of consciousness for personal transformation. Find out more at: http://www.InnerWorkingsResources.com

Patrick also regularly offfers volunteer presentations at schools and volunteers with Hospice in Helena providing theraputic services for such things as anxiety, sleep issues, pain control, emotional issues, working with cancer and the transition to death. He also offer my services every year to the Women Power retreat at the Feathered Pipe Ranch near Helena, Montana, for women with AIDS.

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Patrick Marsolek - Qualifications and Experience

2016 - Communication trainings for University of Montana, Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Red Willow Learning Center and Child Start-Head Start.

2015 - Hypnotherapy applications for University of Montana School of Physical Therapy and the Montgomery Distillery.

2015 - Effective Communication Skills for University of Montana faculty.

2015 - Clear, Respecful Communication for the Aerial Fire Depot, Forest Service Northern Region

2015 - Panel discussion on Personal Resiliency - Transformation: The Power Within conference at the University of Montana

2015 - Releasing Anxiety - Experiential class at the Red Willow Learning Center, Missoula, Mt.

2105 - Practical Self-hypnosis - Training at the Red Willow Learning Center, Missoula, Mt.

2014 - Communication classes with the UM School of Lifelong learning

2014 - Communication trainings for the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition

2014 - Compassionate Communication for the UM Diverse University.

2013 - Meditation and Sensory awareness training - Missoula, Mt.

2013 - Nonviolent Communication training for the Turning the Tide Conference with St. Patrick's hospital.

2013 - Offering creative expression, emotional validation and self-hypnosis classes to workshops and retreats at Camp Mak-A-Dream, for people with or recovering from cancer.

2009 to 2011 - Facilitating boundaries training at the Peak Health and Fitness Center, Great Falls, MT.

2011 to 2012 - Co-facilitation of the "Conscious Living Roundup" A Noetic Sciences event for healing practitioners in Helena, based on the Bohmian Dialogue process.

2010 - Co-facilitation of "Sacred Wisdom in Dangerous Times" with James O'dea. Helena, MT.

2008 to Present - Offering Compassionate Communication (Nonviolent Communication) trainings to:

University of Montana Foundation
University of Montana Faculty and Students
Private Businesses
Dawson County Domestic Violence Program
Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic - Billings area public classes
Community classes in Helena, Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman, Whitefish, & Butte
Jeanette Rankin Peace Center
YWCA of Helena
YWCA of Missoula

2008, 2007 - Presentation at the Bridging the Gap Alternative Medicine Conference - Missoula, MT.

2008 - Support staff for the weeklong NVC Family Camp on Vashon Island.

2008 - Co-facilitation of The Conscious Universe, an experiential, transformative retreat with James O'Dea and Susan Burns. Portland, OR.

2007 to 2010 - Facilitation of the Montana Men's Foundation retreat. Camp Mimanagish, MT

2007 to 2011 - Hypnotherapy Sessions at Clinic Cancer Care - Great Falls Clinic.

2006 - Co-facilitation of Crossing the Threshold, an experiential, transformative retreat with James O'Dea. Boulder, MT.

2006 to 2008 - Consulting/advisor to Healer Within exhibit at ExplorationWorks museum of Science and Culture, Helena, MT.

2001 to Present - Offering presentations on self-hypnosis, stress relief and personal care to:

    * Bereavement groups with Hospice(8x)
    * Hospice staff(2x)
    * Montana chapter of social workers conferences(3x)
    * Blue Cross/Blue Shield(3x),
    * Local church groups
    * Jobs for Montana graduates
    * Montana Safe Place - for victims of domestic violence and abuse
    * Head Start
    * Woman Power Retreat - women living with AIDS(7x)
    * Clinic Cancer Care - Great Falls Clinic
    • Carroll College

2004 to Present - Volunteer Hospice of St. Peter's - hypnotherapy with Hospice patients and hypnotherapy support for bereavement support groups.

2004 to 2006 - President on the board of the Helena Life Transition Network.

2004 to 2008 - Conducting intuitive, participatory field trips to haunted sites in Central montana with Montana historian, Ellen Baumler.

2004 - Presentation on Remote viewing as an awareness practice at National Remote Viewing Conference.

2003 - Coordinating intuitive investigation of missing person.

2002 to 2005 - Remote Viewing Consulting for Angela Thompson Smith and the Nevada Remote Viewing Group in boulder City, NV.

2002 to 2005 - Conducting intuitive inquiry field trips to prehistoric sites in Montana.

2001 - Presentation on sensory awareness and intuition at National Remote Viewing Conference.

2000 to Present - Offering therapeutic group trance drumming sessions.

2000 to 2008 - Board of Helena Noetics Group.

1996 to Present - Writing articles on intuition, archaeology and consciousness. Currently writing a manual on sensory awareness and intuition.

1999 to Present - Member of the Intuition Network.

1999 to Present - Clinical Hypnotherapist.

1999 to 2005 - Director Investigative Research Field Station - Intuitive Archaeology projects in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

1993 to 1998 - Research assistant with Raymond Worring, Investigative Research Field Station - Multidisciplinary research into consciousness, intuition, geology and archaeology. Specific archaeology excavation projects using intuitives in 1997 & 1998, and field work from 1995-1998.

2015 - Beginning Argentine Tango Volume 1 - with Lori Mitchell - DVD

2011 - Argentine Tango Classes Vol. 4 - Close Embrace - DVD (With Sundi West.)

2010 - Book: A Joyful Intuition: how to access your inner knowing for insight, healing and happiness.

2010 - Argentine Tango Classes Vol. 3 - DVD (With Sundi West)

2009 - Beginning Argentine Tango Classes Vol. 2 - DVD (With Sundi West.)

2008 - Beginning Argentine Tango Classes Vol. 1 - DVD (With Sundi West.)

2008 - Essays in Forbidden Science: From Ancient Technologies to Free Energy by J. Douglas Kenyon

2006 - Book: Transform Yourself: a self-hypnosis manual.

2004 - Learning Intuition and Remote Viewing as an Awareness Practice (IRVA 2004) - DVD

2001 - Developing Sensory Awareness for Facilitation of Remote Viewing. In: Remote Viewing - Psychic Spies LIVE 6 Part Series - 3 DVD Set - DVD

1996 to 2106 - Articles on Consciousness, Science and Interconnectivity in Atlantis Rising Magazine

1999 to Present - Audio Cds for relaxation and self-hypnosis

2015 - The Power Within - Building a Resilient Community Through Neuroplasticity - University of Montana

2015 - Convergent Facilitation Training with Miki Kashtan & Bay NVC

2015 - Life Transitions with Mary Mackenzie and Kathleen MacFerran

2012 - The Happiness Project with St. Patrick's Hospital - Missoula, MT.

2010 - Heartdance Workshop - Missoula, MT. - Presented by Turning Wheel

2008 - Family Constellations training with the Maitri Institute - Seattle

2008 - Bridging the Gap Integrative Medicine & Health Conference

2007 - 5 Day NonViolent Communication Retreat, Ben Lomond, CA

2006 - 5 Day Intensive training in Bohmian Dialogue and Communication with Lee Nichol

2006 - Quantum Touch training.

2005 - Language of Spirit Conference - Albuquerque, NM

2005 - ACHE hypnotherapy national conference - Glendale, CA.

2003 - ACHE hypnotherapy national conference - Glendale, CA.

2002 - Medical intuitive introductory training with Julie Ryder.

2001 - Advanced Hypnotherapy training - Hypnotherapy Training Institute

2001 - Extended Remote Viewing training with Beverly Jaegers.

1999 - Hypnotherapy certification and training- Hypnotherapy Training Institute
1997 to 1999 - Regular Controlled Remote Viewing practice.

1997 - Controlled Remote Viewing introductory training with Angela Smith.

1993 to1998 - Personal mentoring in Extended Remote Viewing training with Raymond Worring, especially applied to archaeological investigation. Also training in using altered states of consciousness and trance in service to intuitive inquiry (ERV protocols). Including personal work with George McMullen, intuitive archaeologist.

1984 to Present - Daily Meditation practice, yoga and self-inquiry.


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Fisheries management decisions are often based on population models. However, those models need quality data to be effective. It's that caliber and volume of data that is lacking in fisheries science, according to Milo Adkison, an associate professor in the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

"Many fisheries scientists spend a lot of time and effort doing complicated analyses using complex models of their data," said Adkison. "This effort might be better spent collecting more and better data." Adkison is one of several scientists slated to speak during a session on improving fishery sustainability Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 from 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, which begins today in San Francisco.

The session, which is moderated by UAF fisheries professor Terrance Quinn, will focus on whether advances in science and technology can produce a spectrum of sustainable fisheries and minimize environmental degradation within an ecosystem.

Adkison's presentation will center on why collecting data is important to accurately assess the health and population of various fisheries. His presentation is called "Model Complexity vs. Data Quality: Are Our Models Too Complex?" The primary limitation in fisheries management decisions is the absence of quality data, Adkison says. He says that scientists and fishery managers would be better served with simpler modeling analyses and improved data.

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Ruling made on lack of evidence that consumers bought smartphones only because of Apple patents

The intellectual property battle waging between Samsung and Apple is among the most costly and violent in the technology industry right now. With millions in smartphone sales at stake and both sides accusing their opponent of patent infringement, you can bet that these fierce competitors would love to see the sales of their rival banned in certain marketplaces. But developments this week indicate that’s not going to happen in the U.S. any time soon.

On March 6, U.S District Judge, and unofficial referee of the Apple/Samsung slugfest, Lucy Koh ruled that Apple had not supplied enough evidence to warrant an injunction against Samsung in the United States. That injunction would have frozen the sale of older Samsung devices and given Apple a considerable advantage in the market.

Samsung is obviously pleased with decision, saying in a statement, "We ... agree with its observation that a few software features alone don't drive consumer demand for Samsung products - rather consumers value a multitude of features," Reuters reports.

Apple had initially asserted that certain features like the “pinch to zoom” navigation option were instrumental in consumers' decision to purchase a Samsung smartphone, and because Apple holds the patent on that technology, the sale of any non-Apple device using them should be banned.

The iPhone maker had incorporated a series of consumer surveys to demonstrate this assertion, but ultimately the judge ruled that Apple’s survey may have tried too hard to force a conclusion from the information gleaned.

Koh wrote in her decision, "A multitude of other survey evidence not prepared for the purpose of litigation indicates that numerous features that were not tested — such as battery life, MP3 player functionality, operating system, text messaging options, GPS, and processor speed — are highly important to consumers."

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I'd expect even the most hardcore atheists can acknowledge the greatness (for lack of better term) of the Good Book

Common sense stuff. Do unto others, don't steal and lie, try not to act like a prick. Oral traditions and fables were promoting similar messages to burgeoning civilizations for centuries before the Bible started coming together.
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Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) shareholders have witnessed an increase in hedge fund sentiment recently.

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)At the moment, there are plenty of metrics shareholders can use to analyze their holdings. A pair of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading activity. At Insider Monkey, our studies have shown that, historically, those who follow the top picks of the top hedge fund managers can trounce the S&P 500 by a significant amount (see just how much).

Just as key, optimistic insider trading sentiment is another way to break down the financial markets. As the old adage goes: there are plenty of reasons for an upper level exec to drop shares of his or her company, but just one, very obvious reason why they would behave bullishly. Many empirical studies have demonstrated the useful potential of this tactic if “monkeys” know where to look (learn more here).

With these “truths” under our belt, we’re going to take a gander at the latest action surrounding Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP).

What does the smart money think about Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)?

At the end of the first quarter, a total of 24 of the hedge funds we track were bullish in this stock, a change of 33% from one quarter earlier. With hedge funds’ positions undergoing their usual ebb and flow, there exists a few notable hedge fund managers who were upping their stakes considerably.

According to our comprehensive database, Ken Griffin’s Citadel Investment Group had the most valuable position in Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), worth close to $109.6 million, comprising 0.2% of its total 13F portfolio. Coming in second is Carlson Capital, managed by Clint Carlson, which held a $51.7 million position; 0.7% of its 13F portfolio is allocated to the company. Some other hedge funds that hold long positions include Dmitry Balyasny’s Balyasny Asset Management, Robert Rodriguez and Steven Romick’s First Pacific Advisors LLC and D. E. Shaw’s D E Shaw.

As one would reasonably expect, key hedge funds have jumped into Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) headfirst. Balyasny Asset Management, managed by Dmitry Balyasny, assembled the most valuable position in Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP). Balyasny Asset Management had 36.7 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Robert Rodriguez and Steven Romick’s First Pacific Advisors LLC also made a $30.3 million investment in the stock during the quarter. The other funds with brand new MCHP positions are Scott Fine and Peter Richards’s Empire Capital Management, Mark Kingdon’s Kingdon Capital, and Michael Platt and William Reeves’s BlueCrest Capital Mgmt..

How have insiders been trading Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)?

Insider buying is best served when the primary stock in question has seen transactions within the past six months. Over the last 180-day time period, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) has seen zero unique insiders buying, and 11 insider sales (see the details of insider trades here).

Let’s check out hedge fund and insider activity in other stocks similar to Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP). These stocks are ARM Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ARMH), LSI Corp (NASDAQ:LSI), Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR), Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:LLTC), and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). All of these stocks are in the semiconductor – specialized industry and their market caps resemble MCHP’s market cap.

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NIKE Inc. (NKE)This Thursday, Mar. 21, the sports apparel and footwear behemoth from Beaverton, Oregon, known as NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), will report third-quarter earnings at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by a conference call with management to run down the results. Nike management has stated that it expects revenue to grow at a low double-digit rate for the third quarter of 2013. According to the Thomson Reuters Institutional Brokers’ Estimate System, or I/B/E/S, analysts are expecting Nike to report total revenue of $6.1 billion for the third quarter of 2013. Below are four key reasons why Nike will beat revenue estimates and send its

share price higher.

1. Consumers are regaining confidence
On Mar. 13, the U.S. Commerce Department reported a 1.1% increase in retail sales for the month of Feb. 2013, the fourth consecutive month of gains. This unexpected rise means consumers are regaining confidence in the American economy. A 110 basis point uptick is even more encouraging, when compared year-over-year. As compared to Feb. 2012, retail sales soared an amazing 4.6% in Feb. 2013. To brighten the economic backdrop even further, the Commerce Department also reported that U.S. business inventories in Jan. 2013 also grew by 1%, suggesting that American companies are seeing increased demands for their products. A senior economist with Capital Economics, Paul Dales, believes “the pickup in both employment and earnings growth bodes well for consumption growth later in the year.”

2. Future customer orders are cruising higher
Due to its size and global reach, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) has a considerable window into future revenue through future customer orders. According to Nike’s Dec. 20, 2012 third-quarter press release, “worldwide future orders for Nike brand athletic footwear and apparel, scheduled for delivery from December 2012 through April 2013, totaled $9.3 billion, 6% higher than orders reported for the same period last year.” If Nike can capture just a percentage of these global future orders as total revenue, than top-line revenue should also sprint ahead for the third quarter.

3. Operating margins remain strong

Despite a challenging consumer environment, Nike continues to lead its competitors in operating margin, a key metric for sports apparel and footwear companies. According to Capital IQ, a Standard and Poors company, Nike has a healthy operating margin (ttm) of 11.82%, more than 400 basis points higher than its largest competitor, adidas AG (ETR:ADS), which has posted a smaller margin of 7.69%. Addidas, which also manages the Reebok, Rockport, Taylor-Made and Y-3 brands, is also significantly underperforming Nike in gross profit margin by nearly 500 basis points. Nike is also trouncing stand-alone shoemakers, such as Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) , in the all-important operating margin metric. Wolverine, which is based in Rockford, Missouri, offers products under trademarks such as Hush Puppies, Keds, Saucony, and Sperry Top-Siders, and continues to post margins in the single digit range, most recently delivering an operating margin of 9.43%, more than 2% behind Nike.

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Sugar Bowl, Sun Valley resorts team up on deal for season passholders

Sugar Bowl Resort has partnered with Sun Valley Resort to give Sugar Bowl’s Unrestricted and Slightly Restricted season passholders free skiing at the Idaho ski resort. The agreement also offers Royal Gorge Cross County passholders complimentary cross-country skiing at Sun Valley Nordic Center. Combo Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge Unrestricted and Slightly Restricted passholders will have access to both downhill and cross country skiing at Sun Valley Resort.

A two-night minimum stay in Sun Valley Resort Lodging is required for eligibility. Some blackouts apply. The program is available all season long, but is not valid with other offers or discounts. Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge passholders may call Sun Valley Resort and ask for the Sugar Bowl “Sweet Deal” to reserve discounted lodging, on a space available basis, at 800-786-8259.

Sugar Bowl’s passholders can take advantage of new non-stop regional jet service from SFO to SUN on United Airlines, with daily flights beginning Dec. 12.  Reservations can be made  by visiting

The Sun Valley Resort announcement complements Sugar Bowl’s free skiing program with Grand Targhee Resort, which allows season passholders to ski the Wyoming resort for free this upcoming season when booked in conjunction with Grand Targhee lodging. Sun Valley and Grand Targhee are about a four-hour drive from one another, allowing Sugar Bowl’s passholders to enjoy free skiing at two iconic Idaho and Wyoming resorts this season.


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Bly Family Chiropractic was established in 1985 and has since been accredited as one of the best teams of chiropractors in central Illinois. Based in Bloomington, IL Bly Family Chiropractic has made their name in the hearts of thousands of individuals across the area by relieving them from their pain and mobility restrictions. As a result, Bly Family Chiropractic has cultivated a reputation throughout Bloomington, IL for sustainable pain relief and lasting rehabilitation.

The Team of Chiropractors in Bloomington, IL

The practice’s team of chiropractors in Bloomington, IL who empower individuals to get back on their feet again are Dr. Timothy Bly and Dr. Lindsey Grahn. Leading the practice since day one, Dr. Timothy Bly is an alumni of Palmer college of Chiropractic and graduated on 1983. After his graduation, he worked for Buescher Chiropractic Clinic as an associate, and then in 1985 he went on to start the Bly Family Chiropractic.

Since then, Bly Family Chiropractic has never looked back. In 2001, Bly Family Chiropractic has moved on to a new 5000 sq. ft. building to help grow the practice. In 2001, Bly Family Chiropractic became one of the first institutes in Illinois to integrate the new Pulstar technique which uses advanced computer technology to investigate and correct spinal irregularities.

Dr. Lindsay Grahn graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in April 2015. She is the newest addition to the Bly Family Chiropractic and is already quickly becoming one of the most popular chiropractors in Bloomington, IL.

Providing Complete Care in More Ways Than One

The Bly Family Chiropractic offers comprehensive treatments that focus on whole body health. Some of the most notable treatments include:

  • Cold Laser Therapy – Laser therapy can be used for decreasing Inflammatory operations with excellent results. It is also used for Pain management and low back pain. It also helps improving strains, sprains, and tendon ruptures. It also improves joint disorders and muscle disorders.
  • Active Release Technique – Also known as ART in the health and wellness world, this approach is used to decrease muscle pain or sudden injury. In ART technique, the patient or the chiropractor applies a significant amount of pressure in the areas of pain or sprain. This technique is very helpful for athletes who experience these type of pain very often.
  • Spinal Decompression – It is very effective in treating sciatica, arm pains and headaches. The spinal decompression table basically, pulls your spine, to differentiate it from the vertebrae, thereby decompressing the spine, and hence treating your pain.
  • Pro-Adjuster – Pro-Adjuster is the name behind the Pulstar technology. The system help address spinal issues and pain by applying an oscillating force with continuous motion.
  • Massage Therapy – To help facilitate chiropractic adjustments, the specialists of Bly Family Chiropractic offer massage therapy to help release tight muscles and scar tissue that may be restricting range of motion.
  • Supplements & Supports – Dietary supplements and pillow supports also improves in cases of spinal sprain.

Chiropractic treatment is known as the biggest alternative system of medicine. When we are speaking about chiropractic treatment, we must never forget the Bly Family Chiropractic in Bloomington, Illinois. Bly Family Chiropractic helps those who suffer from back pain and other injuries a better life after chiropractic treatment.

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Spoiler-Free Review: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World

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After having taken three rides on the new “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park, I can safely say that it is like nothing you have experienced before. But does that mean it is a “game changer” or just a unique ride that doesn’t quite live up to the hype? Read on for my thoughts…

(Quick note: As the title of this article suggests, this is a completely spoiler-free review of the new ride. If you’re interested to know all the details about it, check back later for my spoiler-filled review, elaborating on what I have written below.)

Getting to ride Forbidden Journey (as I’ll refer to it from here out) was a long time in the making. Anticipation for this attraction, and the rest of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has been the highest I’ve seen for any theme park addition in recent history. Personally, my own excitement level for this ride has been rising since I saw the first signs of Hogwarts Castle being constructed many months ago.

Finally having a chance to preview the rest of the Wizarding World this past weekend relieved some of the built-up anticipation, but Forbidden Journey wasn’t working at the time, leaving it as the only element of the highly-detailed theme park expansion I hadn’t yet seen. But today was my moment to finally step foot onto the ride that has been hailed as a new generation of theme park attractions, utilizing only the latest and greatest technology.

I had previously walked the halls of Hogwarts Castle, having taken the “castle tour” that Universal was offering this past weekend when Forbidden Journey was not operating properly. So I knew the ride’s basic premise, set up by the various scenes shown to guests within the queue.

Upon finally sitting down in one of Forbidden Journey’s unique ride vehicles (which I won’t discuss specifically here – spoiler-free!), I was feeling anxious, excited, and, for lack of a better word, giddy. I had managed to avoid reading any specific details about the ride online as to not spoil it for myself, though I had a pretty good assumption of what I would be seeing simply due to the fact that it’s a ride based on the Harry Potter series.

As to the contents of the ride, in this spoiler-free review all I will include is that if you’ve seen the movies or read the books and ever imagined what a Harry Potter theme park ride would be like, you’ve likely dreamed up many of the scenes present in Forbidden Journey. But that’s not to say there aren’t plenty of surprises.

From the moment Forbidden Journey begins, guests are thrust into the world of Harry Potter. Familiar sights and scenes are present throughout the ride. I won’t include the actual ride duration here (spoiler-free!), but I will say that it feels longer than it actually is – and I mean that in a good way. Each time you may think the ride is ending, you’ll be amazed to find that there is even more excitement in store.

Encounters along the way evoke excitement, thrills, and even a few sudden startle-scares. In fact, many of the scenes are scary enough that younger gets may actually find them downright frightening. The dimly-lit queue sets the stage for the ride rather well, as most of the scenes within Forbidden Journey are quite dark. Through carefully placed lighting, well-timed special effects, and a fine-tuned ride system, guests are sure to not miss a single happening, but can also be guaranteed to never have a firm grasp on which way is up. Forbidden Journey has the unique ability to simultaneously be completely disorienting and yet still keep the focus on what’s happening around you. And scenes do literally unfold around you. I don’t think there is an inch of the space allotted for this ride that isn’t utilized as part of the show.

It’s tough to compare Forbidden Journey to any other attraction. It’s a truly unique experience, as it combines several styles of rides. It’s a motion simulator. It’s a dark ride. It’s a thrill ride, albeit a somewhat gentle one. Many are comparing it to The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, another state-of-the-art (despite its age) ride that is also at Islands of Adventure. While there are some clear comparisons to be made there, simply due to the fact that both rides utilize a combination of real life elements and film projections, that’s where the comparison ends. Forbidden Journey takes the Spider-Man concept, minus 3-D, and runs with it.

Where Spider-Man takes guests through a comic book world with animated characters, Forbidden Journey immerses you into one featuring real actors and realistic scenes. As such it is easier to scrutinize it. Suspension of disbelief is easy when you are inserted into Spider-Man’s world of primary colors and zany over-the-top characters, but for a ride set in the world of Harry Potter, a certain sense of really real reality needs to be present. Some of the scenes in Forbidden Journey do make you feel like you have entered into true-to-life, but out-of-this-world places. Even so, some moments still fall a bit flat and reveal some obvious flaws that rip you out of the fantasy briefly. These may be improved in time, as Forbidden Journey is still in “technical rehearsals.”

While the amount of entertainment that is packed into Forbidden Journey is impressive, I do feel a couple of the scenes are unnecessarily long and repetitive. Likewise, the actual story line of the attraction is fairly weak and gets lost rather quickly amongst a splattering of familiar Harry Potter scenes and characters. Throughout the ride, Forbidden Journey feels less like it’s telling a story and more like it’s merely a montage of memorable elements from the Harry Potter series all crammed into a single attraction. The Potter-verse is huge and nearly everything that isn’t seen elsewhere in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is included in this ride – sometimes to a fault.

Some of the creatures you encounter throughout the ride are definitely more lifelike than others. Similarly, some of the scenes are more elaborately decorated and designed than others. The result is a slightly disjointed experience, where one second you’re staring at something that you believe could really reach out and touch you, but the next you’re looking at what could be described as oversized Halloween decoration (albeit a rather expensive and complex one). Fortunately, the totally believable sets and characters far outnumber the less-than-realistic ones.

Your Forbidden Journey through famous Harry Potter scenes takes place surprisingly gently. While there are many loud and literally in-your-face elements to be found throughout the ride, the actual movement you feel is completely smooth. Unlike Spider-Man, which spins and whips you from scene to scene, Forbidden Journey calmly glides between them. This gentleness is incredible given the range of motion guests encounter, quickly maneuvering left, right, up, down, and even occasionally (and briefly) turned onto your back, though it never places you completely upside-down. The ride sustains its grace throughout all of its quick motions and never subjects riders to any type of jerkiness. It may very well be the smoothest ride I’ve ever been on. Hardcore thrill ride junkies will find Forbidden Journey’s motion to be on the tame side, but casual riders who find any roller coaster to be exciting will find plenty of thrills throughout this ride.

Each ride vehicle (minor spoiler!) has four seats and the experience varies greatly depending on which you end up in. I have sat in three of the four spots and found the far left seat gets the most scares and the far right seat offers the most thrilling motion. But the best of the three is definitely the second seat from the left. While the experience isn’t hugely different from seat to seat, both my wife and I found the most enjoyment from sitting in that particular seat. Perhaps you could consider it the “sweet spot” of the ride.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey has shaped up to become my favorite Universal Orlando attraction, but definitely not my favorite overall theme park attraction (Disney’s Haunted Mansion easily still holds that title). A big part of what makes Forbidden Journey work is that it’s actually the climactic chapter on an entire experience that begins the moment you enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Walking through Hogsmeade Village, approaching Hogwarts Castle, and winding through its many corridors meeting characters along the way, all set the stage for the ultimate journey through the universe of Harry Potter. If you consider the entirety of Hogwarts Castle to be the “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” attraction, and not just the ride portion of it, then I am truly amazed by it. Unfortunately, the ride portion itself, while quite spectacular, does suffer from some flaws that are not present elsewhere in the Wizarding World. A stronger story carrying from beginning to end would have really pulled the entire ride together in a perfect package. As is, those without any prior Potter knowledge will still have fun, but may leave the ride puzzled as to what exactly they just saw.

But I must emphasize again that what Universal Orlando has created with this attraction is truly like nothing you have experienced before. The magic of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World has been completely embodied by this attraction and, even with its flaws, it is still a jaw-dropping journey that no one should miss.

And if you’re interested in seeing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter before it grand opens on June 18, don’t miss our in-depth coverage:

  • Tour the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – 7 videos, 150+ photos
  • Walk through Hogwarts Castle and the queue for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – Video & photos

    1. Frog

      OHHH, I’m a theme park goer and a major Harry Potter fan, so it’ll be even funner for me! lol, Hope you had fun, and I can’t wait for this to open to the public… Who knows, if it’s popular enough, maybe they will create one more ride experience… Anyway, great review, the ride sounds like a ton of fun!

    2. Peter

      Sounds awesome.

      I’d rather leave the spoiler review.

    3. Elliot Lavelle

      Could you please publish the spoiler review? I am so curious I just can’t wait! Thanks!

      1. Ricky Brigante

        I worked on it for a while today but got busy with other things as well. I plan to post it tomorrow!

        1. Elliot

          THANK YOU!!!!

    4. Great review, Ricky! I appreciate the fact that you kept it spoiler-free, too. I’m going to Universal in a few weeks and you’ve left me plenty of surprises to encounter.

    5. Curious HP fan

      Hi, thanks so much for the great report! I can hardly wait to see it myself. I do have something of a delicate question for you, though, to do with the seats of the ride itself. I’m going to the park with someone who is quite heavy (350+ pounds) – will he fit in the seats without being embarrassed? I want him to enjoy the ride, and he’s dying to go, but this is always an issue and knowing ahead of time will help us to plan accordingly, Thanks you so much!

      1. Curious HP fan

        Never mind, I just read the spoiler filled version and got the answer. That really sucks, I wish they would have thought of the fact that HP fans come in all sizes. My friend is going to be crushed.

        1. Frog

          Listen, if your friend is too heavy, that sucks for him, but it’s not that they didn’t know that Harry Potter fans can be both large and small. Every ride like this usually has seating with pull over bars. Now, there is the possibility of a special seat for larger people (such as the ones they have on certain other rides like Hulk). If your friend wants to go on the ride, why doesn’t he lose some weight? I understand that certain people have genes that make it difficult, and if that’s the case with your friend, then that sucks, but the ride will probably have the special seating. And if not, I’m sorry, there isn’t much you can do…

          1. Bandersnatch

            Frog, your compassion is simply astounding. Not to mention your tact. Bravo.

            1. Frog

              lol, Wow, this comment is so old I’m not even sure I should be replying but I feel compelled to thank you for that compliment. I was afraid of coming off as blunt, but it is difficult to make everyone happy. Fortunately they now have the modified seating.

        2. Ricky Brigante

          It’s a trade-off between creating a unique experience and safety. Unfortunately, not every experience can be made for every person. In this case, a new ride system is in play and it could be VERY dangerous if improperly used. I’m sure Universal is being as safe as possible with it. Even so, they will inevitably get many complaints from those who can’t ride.

    6. BLK

      You’ve got to be kidding me. The Haunted Mansion can’t event touch this ride. I’ve been on The Haunted Mansion plenty of times to tell you that the Forbidden Journey is 100 times more exciting and impressive.

      1. Ricky Brigante

        Two entirely different rides. You’re right, Forbidden Journey is much more exciting, in a thrill ride kind of way. But that’s not what The Haunted Mansion is all about. You can’t really compare the two. It would be like comparing the Dragon Challenge roller coaster to the Disney railroad. Two different types of attractions entirely.

    7. Write more, thatss all I hav to say. Literally, it seem as though you relied on thhe video to
      make your point. You definitely know what youre talking about, why throw away you
      intelligence on just posting vudeos to your blog when you could be giving
      us something inftormative to read?

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In 1999, University of Cambridge computer scientist John Bates started Apama, a U.K. software company that pioneered ways of applying complex-event processing to algorithmic trading. Submillisecond data analysis and decision making required a high-performance processing breakthrough, and CEP answered the call. Bates, now 42, sold his venture in 2005 to Bedford, Massachusetts–based Progress Software Corp., becoming CTO of that $534 million-in-revenue company, and Apama's momentum never flagged. "Countries like China and Brazil are starting to accelerate their adoption of algo trading," says Bates, citing two hot spots. Shenzhen, China–based CITIC Securities Co. recently bought Apama for its algo strategies. CEP demand is also spreading in foreign exchange and in market surveillance and compliance. After the May 2010 "flash crash," Bates joined the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's technology advisory committee and promptly blogged, "The speed at which algorithms can pump quotes into a destination is daunting, so the policemen will also need to work at ultra high velocity."

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After a two-year lull in the performance of financial services stocks, investors are suddenly hot on the sector again, a survey published this week shows.

Some 40 percent of investors polled by Morgan Stanley’s financials research team think these stocks will be the best performers of 2017, according to the survey, published this week. Investors are particularly bullish on large-cap banks, with three quarters of respondents expecting multiples of large-cap banks to expand. (Morgan Stanley itself is more conservative in its estimate, expecting bank multiples to remain stable at around 12 percent.)

The reason for investors’ enthusiasm? In a word, Trump. Financial services stocks got a sudden jolt on Tuesday, November 8, with the surprise election of Donald Trump as 45th President of United States and the GOP’s sweep of Congress. Investors are predicting that a Republican-controlled White House, House of Representatives, and Senate will translate to a light regulatory touch for financial services firms.

Trump has already promised to repeal the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the 2010 bill that increased bank oversight in response to the 2008 financial collapse. This would also dismantle the so-called Volcker Rule, the Dodd-Frank provision that prohibits proprietary trading on the part of banks. Following the election, financial stocks rallied — rising more than 20 percent in the last quarter of 2016 — and investors think they have further to run in 2017.

That’s good news for investors who specialize in the sector. Take Nick Adams. A partner with Wellington Management, the notoriously tight-lipped, privately held, $998 billion money manager, Adams runs the Bay Pond Partners hedge fund. His specialty is financial services stocks. Adams, who manages money for the New Jersey State Investment Council, among other investors, has something of a reputation for volatility. For the first six months of 2016, his fund was down 27.6 percent, making it one of the worst-performing funds in the HSBC Investment Funds Performance Review, which tracks the returns of more than 400 hedge funds. Then everything changed. By November 30, 2016, Adams’ fund reduced its decline to 10.21 percent, having gained 7.2 percent in that month alone.

As of September 30, 2016, financials were among the worst-performing sectors of the S&P, gaining only 1.51 percent. But their fourth-quarter gains led them to become the second-best-performing sector, behind only energy.

Goldman Sachs is among those expecting financials to do well. Their US Quarterly Chatbook, published January 6, recommends that investors overweight financials and information technology in 2017.


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Electricity generated from speed breakers

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Well is dere any1 who can help me out ???
I need some suggestions on how to build a prototype of a speed breaker that can be used to generate electricity >>>>>
I just want to show how the concept works like >>>>
the few links below shows the concept :

it would be of gr8 help >>> if ny1 cld help me out in this matter >>>>

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AndyGadget6 years ago
You could use this to power an illuminated "Beware of the Ramp!" sign.

(Do not throw stones at this notice! #;¬)

NachoMahma6 years ago
. Great idea* for powering temporary traffic lights at construction sites, but, as Re-design points out, the energy is not free.
. Leet-speak (or whatever that is) tends to confuse ppl and will lower the chance of getting good answers.

*As rickharris said, it should be rather obvious how it's done. If you can't figure out the major components, you don't need to be working on something that powerful - it can kill you.
Re-design6 years ago
Any electricity you gain will be by "stealing" some power/energy/fuel" from the drivers. Unless you put it in front of a stop sign or a point where the cars are naturally stopping already. In that case you would actually saving their break systems some effort.
kelseymh6 years ago
You don't need to post in multiple places. Pick one and stick with it.

You should also actually view what you're posting, just in case it already answers your question.

As Rick said, if you actually write in English you may get productive responses from people with actual expertise. That means letters, not numbers. That means actual punctuation (did you know that sentences end with "periods" (the little dot), not with lines of greater-than symbols). That means proper grammar.
rickharris6 years ago
1. The video looks fairly self explanatory

2. you will get a better reaction if you write your question in plain regular English.


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where to buy low cost Nespresso capsules on Line?

karinniki (author) 5 years ago
Hello frollard, i guest that you're right about the price of it all. But I bought the machine at 1/4 of it's price and thought it would be easy to find cheaper refills. Here in Switzerland there were copies of Nespresso capsules, but Nestle went to court and won. So we longer can buy cheap copies.
Have a nice day, Karin Niki
frollard5 years ago
I haven't looked for any stores in particular; not owning a machine myself yet... I think they expect that people who have a $300 coffee luxury item aren't gonna be concerned with the cost of refills (at least in their marketing world). The cost will probably be set by the manufacturer, and any lower prices you find will be padded out by increased shipping costs.

This youtube video shows how to refill them yourself...


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Hi guys, it's Ethan1023. These are some delicious cheese bites that are sure to leave you wanting more.

I usually only make these for parties, since they're somewhat hard to make. It's Cream Cheese and Bacon, wrapped up in a biscuit. Delicious! I hope you enjoy these delicious snacks.

Step 1: Ingredients

You can't make (snack) foods without ingredients, right?

Here's the list of ingredients needed to make the Creem Cheese Bites.

8oz of Cream Cheese*

1/4 cup of Sour Cream

2 tbsp of Chives

2 tbsp of Parsley flakes

4-5 Strips cooked bacon**

A light sprinkle of Seasoning (or Garlic) salt

Got those? You'll also need tablespoon measures, 1/4 cup measure, an electric mixer, and a sharp knife. Well, let's get cooking.

*These come in 8oz packages, but you can measure out 8 ounces like I did.

**You can use bacon bits. There should be a proportion scale on the back that concerns the bacon/bacon bit ratio.

Step 2: Prepare the Bacon

The first step is to preheat the oven to 375 or 400, whichever you choose. Go ahead and take 5 strips of bacon and put it in the oven (on a grease pan, of course) for about 13 minutes. You want to get this cooking while you start the filling.

Step 3: Create the Filling.

Take the cream cheese and add 8 ounces to the mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of sour cream.

Add a handful of chives (chopped).

Add a sprinkle of Garlic (or Iodized) salt and some parsley flakes.

Leave that to sit while we get back to the bacon.

Step 4: Back to the Bacon.

Take the cooked bacon out of the oven and let it cool.

Once it's cool enough to eat, take it and chop it up into small, bite-size pieces.

Add that to the Cream Cheese mixture.

Step 5: Mixing It Up.

Take the bacon/cream cheese mixture and churn it with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 15 seconds.

Step 6: Prepare the Bites.

Go to the oven and preheat it to 375 F.

Take the biscuit dough, peel back the wrapper, and smack it really hard against a hard surface.

Take on of the biscuit circles out and knead it as thin as you can without breaking the surface.

Take a dollop of mix and put it in the center. Spread the spoonful out onto the entire biscuit.

Proceed to roll the biscuit into a log and crimp the fold to keep it in place.

Then cut it into 4-5 different pieces. Take a cooking tray and oil it up with some spray Canola Oil.

Put the uncooked bites onto the tray and repeat the process until you've filled the entire tray.

Put the tray into the oven for about 12 minutes.

Step 7: Remove and Enjoy.

Go ahead and remove them from the oven, wait for them to cool, and enjoy.

Thanks so much for looking at this (albeit some of the pictures make me cringe).

If you liked this Instructable, please vote for me in the Cheese Challenge, and I'll see you guys next time.

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First make sure you are wearing your safety glasses. We will be using super glue and cutting the tray which will make sum nice nasty stuff for your eyes.

I found this saw and like all Harbor Freight tools it needed some tweaking to make it right. I needed a sled for small cuts so it was time to down size a normal table saw sled as well as a few other mods.

The inspiration for this mod was because this little saw near chopped off my middle finger and went deep enough to break bone. I would post the photos of the carnage but in the interest of good taste I will not.

Step 1: Make a Proper Base

Once of the serious design flaws of this saw is that it is top heavy. If used the way it is it will easily tip over (shaking my head). The table is large in comparison to the base. Just plain upside down.

I fastened it to a plank of wood that was 16" x 12" (scrap wood that just happened to be that size). To transfer the spacing of the mount I used a piece of card stock paper. Once transferred I drilled the holes so that the heads would be recessed. I used the rubber feet that it came with to reduce vibrations.

I then used two cable tie anchors to manage the cord.

Step 2: The Dimensions and Final Assembly

I used a wooden tray I got at Micheal's. It was $4 if I remember right. It is an item that is not shown online. Check the pics and you will see the dimensions.

The tray is pine ( I think) and the slides as basswood.

The only dimensions that are crucial are the dimensions between the slides. Otherwise it is totally free form.

When installing the slides they must be square to the tray.

Raise the table until it is above the saw blade.

I used slow setting super glue for this part. Once I had the slides shaped to the proper dimensions width wise I set both slides in the slide slot. Applied super glue to one slide (don't be sloppy here - Be stingy with the glue as you are just making a temporary set up) and then set the tray on the table and lined it up with the back edge of the table. Once it was set in place I gave it a few minutes to set up and then lifted it up and then I glued the other slide the same way. BUT first check to make sure the slide is square at this point before proceeding. See why I said be stingy with the glue.

Now with the table in the up position make sure the sled slides easily on the table. if it binds shape the slides so they moves easily through the slots. After you have it fitted like it should be apply more glue along the sides of the slides. Once the slides have dried remove excess glue. Then I used a thumb plane to shave the slides until they allowed the sled base to contact the table.

After the slides were on the tray I lowered the table in increments to make the blade slot. The temptation is to lower it to the final cut and just shove it through. I can say from experience that this saw just does not have the power to do such a cut.

Be careful how deep you make this cut as you can easily compromise the front and rear sides of the sled. As you can see in my photos I added a small bit of wood to reinforce the sides.

Use caution when using this saw! Don't let it's diminutive size fool you. It can do incredible amounts of damage in the blink of an eye.

Thanks! Glad you kept your finger. I've been looking at this saw for cutting circuit boards... what type of material is it able to cut? If I get it, I'll be following your guide.

I would say that it can cut circuit boards. I found that anything over 1/8" needs to be fed slowly or in increments. Meaning making multiple passes to complete the cut. The stock blade swath is a bit wide so leave enough for the blade to make its cut extra. It also comes with a diamond grit wheel, I have yet to test that blade.

Think of this saw as more Dremel than saw. When feeding it material it acts exactly like a Dremel.

OK good to know! Thank you!

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According to those who study the microphysics of raindrops, there is an amazing complexity in the size, shape and velocity of rainfall. This kind of information can be found in meteorological journals. I became interested in recording the size and location of raindrops on my own. I found a water sensitive paper available online. The one I use is manufactured by a Swiss company named Syngenta. I believe there are other makers as well. The paper arrives a beautiful vibrant yellow, and maintains this color as long as it is dry. When it is exposed to water, the paper turns blue through chemical reaction. After doing some tests with a DSLR, I realized that I could use video to record the paper as I exposed it to rain. From this information, it is possible to work backwards and hypothesize about how big each drop is, when it landed, how fast it was going, and where it might have been in the air before it landed. The instructions here show how I made a recording instrument that works with GoPro cameras and makes 2" x 36" strips of exposed paper.

Step 1: Step 1: Aluminum Legs / Arms

I worked with a GoPro to figure out the minimum focal length, and maximum width I could record on the Narrow setting. This happened to be about 13 inches for the focal length, and 12" for the width. From this information, I sketched by hand and worked in Autocad to come up with a profile I liked. I then send the dwg file to a waterjet company who cut the pieces for me.

Step 2: Step 2: Acrylic Box

I wanted to maximize the length of the recorded paper strip, but also keep it dry. I built a clear acrylic box to hold the paper, and keep it in a correct orientation to the cameras. I used a table saw, and mill to cut notches in the sides to receive the aluminum assembly, and to be able to slide in strips of the water sensitive paper mounted to aluminum.

Step 3: Step 3: Test!

Wait for the rain, and give it a try. I get the video rolling, open the lid for a few seconds, wait for some blue to show up, and close the lid. The recordings need to be kept dry and photographed or scanned as soon as possible. Now, for the fun data processing part!

This is a really cool project. Thanks for sharing! Are you going to post your recordings and analysis?

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For this calico kitty, I used some wonderful soft and fluffy Patons Divine and JoAnn Fabrics Sensations brand yarns. I like working with these yarns because the finished product barely looks crocheted--it looks more like faux fur : ) The eyes and whiskers are hand-knotted and the tail stands up by itself--I used a smaller crochet hook for the tail to get the stitches nice and tight so I couldn't have to wire it to stay upright.

I didn't use a pattern to design this kitty--it's my own original design, and it's stuffed with polyfil.

Thanks for taking a peek!

It's so cute!!!
this is awesome. will you be doing an instructable because i sure would love to make this.
thanks so much for sharing.
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Niceeeeee! I agree with the others who want the pattern ;) If you won't do it, my comment is "it's the same a cute and beautiful work" :)
I've made severl kitty purses using a "Leisure Arts" pattern and I have to say, your kitty is so much better!  You're proportions are so realistice.  If you ever make a pattern you should definitely sell it!  I would buy it!

 --Debi

Thanks so much, Debi! I have been seriously considering learning how to pattern. So many people have told me that I should, and I've just been winging it for 12 years now, so it's probably about time for me to learn how to do it :)
Can't you share how have you done it exactly? It looks awsome!
Thanks a bunch! I've freehand crocheted my whole life, but I have recently taught myself how to pattern this month, and finished patterns for two of my animals so far (an elephant and a peacock), so they'll be available in my etsy shop early next month. (I'm having someone test the patterns for me now.) I've had a lot of requests for the calico cat pattern, so that one may be next on my list :)
I've tried to do patterns while I'm crocheting things myself.  I get so far but when I get to the parts that require much thought and I'm in the midst of my creative storm, the pattern goes out the window!  lol.

Love this kitty!  Very nice work

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This is not the picture that your gonna draw. The picture that I'm gonna show you, is way easier and ''cuter'' to draw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Step 1: Head

If your gonna draw an animal, your gonna need to draw the head first. Just like any other species your trying to draw. and don't make your drawing small if it's just one thing in the paper. Just a simple tip :)

Step 2: Eyes

It don't really matter what eyes you give your cat, But most cats have that ''oh so cute'' face in cartoons to beg for something XD

Step 3: Coloring the Eyes

  • If you do want eyes like this, you need to color them! Don't obviously draw INSIDE the circles or your gonna have a cat with black contacts!!!!!!!!!!!

Step 4: Nose

Don't get away with not drawing a cat without a nose like most people do with people!

Step 5: Mouth and Whiskers

Draw a line from the bottom of the nose that I hope you didn't forget, and draw two curved up lines on both sides........well it's better to look at the picture XD. And you know what to do with the whiskers!

Step 6: Body

Start drawing the body CURVY NOT BOXY NEVER BOXY!

Step 7: Rest of the Body

Now finish the rest of the body as shown in the picture.

thank ya for seeing this! I will make a lot more but I'm gonna show you how to draw a beast looking manga dude for five favorites on this instructible!!!!!

Ok then, I've favourited this instructable! :P

Thanks man your awesome!

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Driving without insurance

Uninsured drivers cost the UK approximately £380 million per year (that equates to a whopping £30 a year per premium for each insured driver). Driving without at least third party cover is illegal. The consequence of being caught with no insurance could be up to a £5,000 fine and gaining between 6 and 8 points on your licence. Surely driving uninsured isn't cost-effective to anyone, or so you would think.

Thanks to new numberplate recognition technology, tied to a database of every car insurance policy in Britain and in place on every motorway and major road in the country, the Police are now in a position to impound more and more uninsured cars all the time - approximately 1,500 cars are seized each week in the UK. Despite this crackdown by the Police, the MIB (Motor Insurers' Bureau) still estimate that approximately 1 in 25 drivers are not insured. It is also interesting to note that recent research has discovered that uninsured drivers are also proven to be the most reckless on the roads and more likely to be involved in a traffic accident.

It is a paradox that many drivers who struggle financially drive larger cars - simply because these are often cheaper to buy than smaller ones, because of their higher running costs. However, drivers who own an older but still powerful car, which obviously is capable of faster speeds, will find that their insurance premium will, in turn, be higher than someone motoring around in car with, say, a 1 litre engine. In fact, the average car insurance premium is now a massive £1,000 with many younger drivers having to pay multiples of that. With the UK's economy is its current state of turmoil many drivers feel this is just too much money to pay and, in some cases, perhaps it costs more to insure a vehicle for a year than the price of the car itself.

That said, however, the last three years have seen a drop by 50 per cent of young people between the ages of 17 and 20 driving without insurance - arguably because of the hugely increased probability of getting caught - although 1 in 3 uninsured drivers are still under 30. Uninsured driving is commonplace in Greater Manchester and Merseyside although it's Birmingham that has the infamous title of being the city which houses the greatest number of uninsured drivers.

It may be assumed that driving uninsured is a conscious decision made by a driver however it is a worrying fact that many people are driving on public roads each day without the knowledge that they are not covered and, therefore, liable to prosecution. Fully comprehensive insurance does not necessarily mean you are insured to drive another car with the owner's permission. This is a common misconception and drivers should always check their insurance policies before driving a different car to ensure they are covered.

In conclusion, it seems that there is no end in sight to uninsured driving and insurance premiums don't appear to be reducing in the foreseeable future. Is this just a vicious circle or is it possible to break this pattern? Only time will tell.


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July 19, 2012

Some New Hampshire communities are cleaning up after a fast-moving thunderstorm downed trees and power lines.

One of the harder-hit towns was Hopkinton. WMUR-TV reports over 40 percent of the town’s residents were without power at one point. That was down to about 18 percent on Wednesday morning.

At one point, over 20,000 customers in the state had no power. Most had gotten it back Wednesday.

Crews were out assessing damage and trying to clear roads following the storm Tuesday night, which was fueled by 60 mph winds.

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Integral Care's nine-member volunteer Board of Trustees is appointed by Central Health, the City of Austin and Travis County - each appoints three representatives to reflect the needs of our local community. The Trustees are a diverse group with various professional backgrounds, bringing expertise in the areas of criminal justice, healthcare, management and rehabilitation services.

The Trustees volunteer their time and skills at regular monthly meetings, as well as at various monthly meetings of standing committees (Executive, Planning and Operations and Finance). Trustees participate in regular training sessions and support Integral Care by attending other functions, meetings and fundraisers.

Click here to view a list of upcoming meetings.

Integral Care’s Board develops policy in the following areas: internal management, fiscal, contract administration, facilities, human resources, clinical support systems, service delivery systems, clients’ rights, community relations and clinical records. Questions? contact communications@integralcare.org.

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Hal Katz
Appointed 2010

Katz is a partner at Husch Blackwell and is Board Certified in Health Care Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He focuses his representation on clients doing business within the health care industry. His clients include physicians, hospitals, provider networks, managed care organizations, governmental entities, diagnostic centers and other health care providers across the state of Texas. Representation of these clients includes advising on corporate, transactional, regulatory and public policy matters. Katz was chair of the CommUnityCare board, where he served from 1998-2010, and is also the Vice Chair of the Austin Arts Commission.

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Tom Young
Appointed 2010

Young has more than 40 years of experience in health care business and management. Most recently he has worked as a private consultant with the Seton Healthcare Network, Austin Medical Education Programs and Covenant Management Systems. He has also held a variety of executive positions with Covenant Management Systems, Austin Regional Clinic, Travis County Medical Society and Brackenridge Hospital. Young began his career as a Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corps with the United States Navy. He served on Central Health’s Founding Board of Managers from 2004-2006. Young received his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a B.A. in Philosophy from Georgetown University.

Guadalupe Zamora, M.D.
Appointed 2014

Dr. Zamora has 24 years of experience as a practicing physician and when not on staff at St. David’s Medical Center, he works out of his own family medicine clinic in East Austin alongside his niece, Dr. Belda Zamora. He has served as the past president, secretary, and treasurer of the Travis County Medical Society, and he was formerly on the advisory board for the Medical Access Program (MAP), prior to the existence of Central Health. Most recently he served as treasurer of Healthy ATX, a local organization that supports the improvement of the local healthcare system.

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Robert T. Chapa, Jr.
Appointed 2004

Chapa serves as Integral Care's representative for the Texas Council of Community Centers. He has worked for the Texas State Comptroller's Office since 1975 and is responsible for managing the annual budget, preparing and submitting the agency's biennial appropriations request and seven-year strategic plan to the legislature as the State Comptroller's Office Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer. Chapa brings a broad range of invaluable skills and experience to Integral Care and other organizations including the Hispanic Committee on Scouting, where he has actively participated in fundraising initiatives that promote scouting in East Austin.

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Exalton Delco, Ph.D.
Appointed 1994

Delco has served as a university administrator at The University of Texas at Austin in various capacities including adjunct professor of the Community College Leadership Program and Special Assistant to the Office of the President. He has more than 40 years of experience as a professor of biology and has been published in scientific academic journals and books. Delco is also a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board and the Board of the Boy Scouts of America.

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Richard Hopkins
Appointed 1993

Hopkins is the Director of Programs for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. He is an active member of the National Rehabilitation and Texas Rehabilitation associations. A native of Mississippi, Hopkins provides expertise in the area of human resources and employee issue. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of many community organizations, among them the Austin Capital City Lions Club and the Austin Sickle Cell Anemia Associates. Hopkins has been instrumental in the creation and development of the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference, a free community event hosted by Integral Care.

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Snapp is a Past President of New Milestones Foundation. He has been in private practice since 1980 specializing in individual, couples and group therapy for adolescents and adults. He was Director of Counseling and Guidance and Director of Student Development for AISD and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. Snapp is a co-founder of Organization Management Systems Global, a management-consulting firm, and has served as an advisor to the United States Treasury's International Affairs Office.

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Vincent Torres
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Vincent Torres has been employed by The University of Texas at Austin since 1986, where he is the Associate Director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Resources. He has been active in the Austin community serving on over ten committees, has worked tirelessly on securing state legislation for victims of violent crime and has been a Board Member of the Austin Independent School District since 2006, yielding him countless volunteer awards. In 2003, the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named Torres their Public Citizen of the Year. He attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Master of Science in engineering. Torres is a San Antonio native and is married to Suzanne Torres, and they have two children.

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Avista Corp (AVA) Insider Jason R. Thackston Sells 750 Shares of Stock

Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA) insider Jason R. Thackston sold 750 shares of Avista Corp stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.26, for a total value of $29,445.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 25,049 shares in the company, valued at approximately $983,423.74. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Shares of Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA) traded down 1.52% during midday trading on Monday, reaching $38.89. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 420,316 shares. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $39.09 and a 200-day moving average of $40.19. The company has a market capitalization of $2.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.09 and a beta of 0.37. Avista Corp has a 1-year low of $37.78 and a 1-year high of $45.22.

Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 22nd. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $402.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $576.05 million. Avista Corp had a net margin of 9.39% and a return on equity of 8.13%. Avista Corp’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.61 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Avista Corp will post $1.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling by Quarter for Avista Corp (NYSE:AVA)

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 15th. Investors of record on Friday, February 24th were paid a dividend of $0.3575 per share. This is a positive change from Avista Corp’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.34. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 22nd. This represents a $1.43 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.68%. Avista Corp’s dividend payout ratio is 64.62%.

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AVA has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Mizuho lowered their price objective on Avista Corp from $41.00 to $37.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 23rd. Zacks Investment Research raised Avista Corp from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 20th. Finally, Williams Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $37.00 price objective (down previously from $38.00) on shares of Avista Corp in a report on Thursday, February 23rd. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, The company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.25.

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in Avista Corp during the third quarter valued at $117,000. Elkfork Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Avista Corp during the fourth quarter valued at $130,000. Washington Trust Bank raised its stake in Avista Corp by 1.0% in the third quarter. Washington Trust Bank now owns 4,012 shares of the company’s stock valued at $168,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Investment Centers of America Inc. acquired a new stake in Avista Corp during the second quarter valued at $203,000. Finally, BOKF NA acquired a new stake in Avista Corp during the third quarter valued at $216,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.54% of the company’s stock.

Avista Corp Company Profile

Avista Corporation is an electric and natural gas utility company. The Company operates through two segments: Avista Utilities, and Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P). The Company’s regional services include government and higher education, medical services, retail trade and finance. The Company’s businesses also include sheet metal fabrication, venture fund investments, real estate investments, a company that explores markets that could be served with liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as certain other investments of Avista Capital, which is a subsidiary of the Company.

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