Norton Scientific : Frank I Rounds in Their Innovative Hydronic Heating Products

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One of the best Companies in New England that is in 65 year of service broadcasts their innovative product –for Hydronic Heating, the Frank I Rounds Company. For your knowledge, Frank I Rounds Company HQ is located in Randolph, MA; it is an exclusive national representative for Thermodynamics Corp. In addition, Frank I Rounds Company is committed to provide their customers needs and satisfaction for energy related products, services, and parts. In the report of Norton Scientific Journal, Frank I Rounds Company is a preeminent supplier of quality products produced by leading manufacturers, and a pride of thermodynamics product applications.

Over their 65 years of quality service, Frank I Rounds Company unveils other new products in Norton Scientific Journal – for Hydronic Heating like commercial boilers which includes stainless steel boilers that is suited to their customers’ needs and preferences aside from giving a rapid response and service.

As part of their commitment to their customers, Rounds Co. uncovers their engineering firms as well as their installing contractors.

Cleaver Brooks offer a full line of U.L, and/or CSA Listed commercial boilers [Water tube, Fire tube and Electric Resistance designs] for use in schools, office buildings, apartments, libraries, universities, research labs, dry cleaning/laundries, government buildings, airports, hospitals and the like. These units can fire Natural Gas, Propane, or non-fueled electric only that will provide steam or hot water for comfort heating or process requirements. Depending upon the application and product selected, fuel efficiency can be as high as 99% as Norton Scientific Journal info provides.

Fulton offers a full range of products for the commercial heating market, including condensing, non-condensing, and dual-fuel options. High efficiency condensing boilers are designed to operate in the most aggressive and challenging of applications, while hybrid (condensing/non-condensing) systems provide a balance between up-front investment and long-term payback from energy savings.

CAMUS Hydronics Ltd. is a manufacturer of an extensive line of gas fired copper tube and stainless steel boilers for residential, light commercial, commercial and industrial applications. It operates out of a modern 68,000 sq. ft. head office and manufacturing facility complete with a state of the art testing lab, engineering department, manufacturing and assembly lines, warehouse and parts depot. With over 75 years of collective experience, the CAMUS DESIGN TEAM of engineers, service and management staff is equipped to lead the way with innovative designs and leading edge technology for Hydronic Heating.

Graham: Superstitions should never take the place of God

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Dear Rev. Graham: My boss claims he's an atheist and doesn't believe in God, yet he's one of the most superstitious people I've ever met. How can you be a superstitious atheist? I thought atheists didn't believe in higher spiritual powers. -- F.L.

Rev. Graham: A superstitious person believes he or she needs to avoid some things because they're "unlucky" -- such as certain numbers or dates, or certain activities or animals. Other things (they contend) are "lucky" or can bring them good fortune. And you're right: It's not logical for someone who denies the existence of God (or any spiritual power) to be bound by superstition.

Sadly, superstitious people often become so absorbed by superstitions that their lives are ruled by them. Instead of enjoying life, they live in fear -- fear that they'll do something wrong and bring misfortune on themselves. Others constantly pursue things they hope will bring them good fortune -- usually in vain. They may even become involved in occult practices, which can bring them into contact with spiritual powers that are opposed to God.

The Bible tells us to avoid such things, however, and to trust our lives into God's hands. God loves us and watches over us -- and once we understand this and commit our lives to Christ, our superstitions will flee. The prophet Isaiah condemned the people of his day because they were "full of superstitions... and clasp hands with pagans" (Isaiah 2:6).

I can't help but wonder how your boss would answer your question. He might say (as some do) that the universe isn't ruled by active spiritual powers, but by impersonal laws he's trying to follow. But in reality he has let his superstitions take the place of God. Pray for him, and ask God to help you be an example to him of Christ's love and grace.

Send your queries to "My Answer," c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org.

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Norton Scientific Reviews: Facebook Admits ‘material impact’ from Yahoo Lawsuit

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Facebook may have downplayed it in the face of the general public but its IPO filing has now included a caution regarding Yahoo’s lawsuit. And because the litigation battle can have a major impact on its business, Facebook warns investors of the possibility of an unfavorable result.

Also in the new filing, Facebook emphasized that it could be in jeopardy if the many lawsuits filed against them all turn up to be unfavorable. It also noted that the class action cases against the company are all claiming huge monetary damages even though the actual harm done, if proven, is hardly considerable.

In a statement from Facebook, it says that it’s too early for the litigation stage to show what will be the result so everything is still not certain. In addition, if it will come to an unfavorable result, Facebook admitted that the impact would be “material” to their finances, operations and overall business.

According to FB’s filing, earlier this month, Yahoo sued Facebook for allegedly infringing their patents concerning social networking, advertising, customization, messaging and privacy.

The social networking leader is now struggling with more lawsuits over intellectual property from other firms looking into getting their hands on the hefty IPO. Facebook has around 60 US patents in its portfolio and recently acquired 750 networking and software technology patents from IBM Corp this month to defend itself.

Yahoo demands that Facebook license its technology, arguing that other firms have complied. Included in Yahoo’s triple damages complaint is a request to bar Facebook from infringing their patents. Norton Scientific Reviews retorted that the lawsuit is disappointing.

Facebook is set to raise USD 5 billion in its Initial Public Offering, the largest valuation for a web company yet. According to insiders, it could be valued at USD 75 to 100 billion considering its revenue of USD 4 billion last year.

Penny auction websites takes more than small change

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Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Penny auction websites takes more than small change

Consumers are being warned about penny auction sites, which despite offering ‘free trials’ are quietly charging hundreds of dollars to credit cards.

The warning comes from a new cross-agency working group, made up of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Department of Internal Affairs and Netsafe. The group is dedicated to fightingconsumer fraud.

Penny auctions are a twist on online auctions. The difference is you pay to take part − either each time you bid or through a monthly membership fee – even if you don’t win the auction. Each bid increases the price by just one or two cents; so ‘in theory’ you can buy sought-after goods for a fraction of their retail price.

The working group has had dozens of complaints about penny auction sites, says Ministry of Consumer Affairs Team Leader Jarrod Rendle.

“In a number of cases, the complainants thought they’d bagged a bargain while on a seven day ‘free trial’, but by redeeming their goods they’ve unknowingly agreed to three months’ membership, at $119 a month.

“When they tried to cancel, they were told to send a $54 cancellation fee, along with photocopies of their credit card and passport. This leaves them not only out of pocket, but potentially open to identity fraud.”

NetSafe Operations Manager Lee Chisholm says: “If you’re going to spend money on a website you haven’t used before, do some research first. Google the website followed by the word ‘review’, or ‘scam’ and check what others have to say.”

Under the Fair Trading Act companies trading in New Zealand are prohibited from deceptive or misleading conduct, says Mr Rendle.

“However many of these auctions are based overseas, where different laws will apply. If something goes wrong with the goods you’ve bought, you may not have the same rights as you do in New Zealand, and New Zealand enforcement agencies may not be able to investigate your complaint.”

Background info

The cross-agency working group was formed to share resources and better identify and publicise consumer fraud and scams. It is chaired by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and includes the Department of Internal Affairs' Anti-Spam Compliance Unit and non-government organisation Netsafe.

· For cyber safety advice visit www.netsafe.org.nz.

· For information on spam, or to report email, fax or text spam go to www.antispam.govt.nz.

· For more information on scams visit www.scamwatch.govt.nz.

ENDS

Norton Scientific Reviews on IRS Warns of Tax Fraud Scam

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(1888PressRelease) April 11, 2012 - The US Internal Revenue Service has published their yearly ranking of tax scams, called Dirty Dozen, in an effort to remind taxpayers to be cautious as there are many schemes designed to cheat them this tax period.

The list which is compiled by the IRS every year also contains a wide range of common tax scams that people can encounter anytime. But the fraudulent claims usually increase during the time people file their tax returns. Con artists will try to cheat people either through online, email messages, flyers, word of mouth or personal encounter. They are armed with misleading promises about free money or lost refunds.

The most complex and accounts for the most number of victims is the case of identity theft. IRS has seen increasing number of such cases where the thieves use legitimate taxpayers' information to file a return and claim a fraudulent refund. A notice from the IRS will usually be sent to a taxpayer if more than one return was filed in his or her name, or if he or she received salary from an unknown employer.

Suspicious preparers of return have been known to steal their clients' refunds or charge huge amounts for preparing the return on the client's behalf. They basically draw potential clients by promising guaranteed or increased refunds. A number of federal courts have already issued hundreds of injunctions while the Justice Department has many pending complaints against others.

Because of this, taxpayers are warned to choose carefully who to hire as tax preparer. As a preventive measure, every paid preparer are required to have a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) that he needs to put on the returns he prepares.

Scammers typically target the elderly and persons who have low income in order to bring false hopes and charge them for the 'advice'. But victims always end up disappointed afterwards.

For instance, several years ago, one of the most widespread tax frauds toyed with the concept that paying tax is not required at all but only voluntary. Furthermore, victims were told that if you put a specific language on your tax return, IRS would not tax you. But as part of the whole scam, you have to pay some amount or other to get the language and the proper forms.

The primary source of identity theft was discovered to be in hospitals where patient information is not secured properly.

IRS announced last month a national crack down on suspected perpetrators of tax fraud as part of their efforts to protect taxpayers. Together with the Department of Justice's Tax Division, they have created a protection unit and a hotline dedicated for fraud issues to assist taxpayers.

Norton Scientific Reviews is maintained by a blogger-cum-security-specialist who keeps a close watch on the tech industry and the trend of badware. This blog aims to educate the public and keep the pros up-to-date with regards to malicious software and their respective anti-virus counterparts.

In this digital age, being in-the-know is the most elementary step to avoid getting pwned. Norton Scientific Reviews covers even the most basic concepts on malware and infection prevention for newbies. While for tech junkies, there are also in-depth software reviews and jargon-filled tech reports on various topics.

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Norton Scientific Reviews : The unofficial guide to antivirus softwares and everything

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The US Internal Revenue Service has published their yearly ranking of tax scams, called Dirty Dozen, in an effort to remind taxpayers to be cautious as there are many schemes designed to cheat them this tax period.

The list which is compiled by the IRS every year also contains a wide range of common tax scams that people can encounter anytime. But the fraudulent claims usually increase during the time people file their tax returns. Con artists will try to cheat people either through online, email messages, flyers, word of mouth or personal encounter. They are armed with misleading promises about free money or lost refunds.

The most complex and accounts for the most number of victims is the case of identity theft. IRS has seen increasing number of such cases where the thieves use legitimate taxpayers’ information to file a return and claim a fraudulent refund. A notice from the IRS will usually be sent to a taxpayer if more than one return was filed in his or her name, or if he or she received salary from an unknown employer.

Suspicious preparers of return have been known to steal their clients’ refunds or charge huge amounts for preparing the return on the client’s behalf. They basically draw potential clients by promising guaranteed or increased refunds. A number of federal courts have already issued hundreds of injunctions while the Justice Department has many pending complaints against others.

Because of this, taxpayers are warned to choose carefully who to hire as tax preparer. As a preventive measure, every paid preparer are required to have a PTIN (Preparer TaxIdentification Number) that he needs to put on the returns he prepares.

Scammers typically target the elderly and persons who have low income in order to bring false hopes and charge them for the ‘advice’. But victims always end up disappointed afterwards.

For instance, several years ago, one of the most widespread tax frauds toyed with the concept that paying tax is not required at all but only voluntary. Furthermore, victims were told that if you put a specific language on your tax return, IRS would not tax you. But as part of the whole scam, you have to pay some amount or other to get the language and the proper forms.

The primary source of identity theft was discovered to be in hospitals where patient information is not secured properly.

IRS announced last month a national crack down on suspected perpetrators of tax fraud as part of their efforts to protect taxpayers. Together with the Department of Justice’s Tax Division, they have created a protection unit and a hotline dedicated for fraud issues to assist taxpayers.

norton scientific scam | Linkedin | SocioPost.com

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This is a review of Broad and Wade’s Betrayers of the Truth. The author uses a subtitle which is revealing: the loyalist responds to heresy not by seeing that something might be wrong, that there may be some merit to this sort of reassessment, but by defending the ideology. Zinder has managed to misread Broad and Wade in several places. There is sufficient misrepresentation to mean that he read the book very selectively. “The authors continually confound science with scientists. And the book not only fails to enlighten us on science but doesn’t even begin to provide any insight on scientific method.” (p. 94) “Thirty four cases of fraud over a 2,000 year period are documented in the book, a number roughly comparable to the number of lawyers who went to jail for Watergate. Despite this small number, the authors imply that scientific fraud is common. 

Speaker attributes Nashua’s unique economy to manufacturing,

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/955304-196/speaker-attributes-nashuas-unique-economy-to-manufacturing.html

By DAVID BROOKS

Staff Writer

NASHUA – Nashua is often thought of as being different from most of New Hampshire, and on Thursday the Chamber of Commerce heard one reason why: manufacturing.

Nashua’s economy depends far more on manufacturing that any other large New Hampshire community, economist Steve Norton said during a Chamber-sponsored breakfast event. Almost 30 percent of wages paid in the city are in the manufacturing sector, twice the state average.

This has advantages, bringing good-paying jobsand creating a diverse economy, but also has its drawbacks.

“You are much more reliant on an industry that is fleeing New Hampshire, fleeing the country,” he cautioned.

Norton’s comments came during the first of three monthly breakfast Chamber meetings featuring researchers from the New England Public Policy Center, the policy branch of theFederal Reserve Bank in Boston.

Thursday’s talk by center researcher Jennifer Weiner was titled “How Does New Hampshire Do It?” She talked about 2011 research into how New Hampshire has managed to avoid having a state income tax and state sales tax.

Weiner say part of the answer is that the state’s demographics – our low poverty rate and relatively small number of school-aged children – lowered the need for spending, giving us “less challenging circumstances that other New England states.”

But Weiner said policy decisions, including smaller payments for higher education, public employee pensions and public hospitals than many states, are an even bigger reason for the state’s lower spending levels.

Just as important in the avoidance of broad-based state taxes, she said, has been New Hampshire’s ability to shift some costs off state taxpayers. That includes a history of bringing in a high percentage of federal money, much of it through the now-ended and controversial Medicaid reimbursement program that was referred to several times as “Medi-scam.”

“There is no single silver bullet for policymakers in other states who want to follow New Hampshire’s path,” Weiner said.

The talk was followed by a panel discussion featuring Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Sen. Chuck Morse, R-Concord, and Norton, director of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy, a Concord think tank.

Norton cautioned that many of the factors which have contributed to the state’s long period of economic growth are ending. Most importantly, he said, we are seeing an end to decades of well-educated people – the sort who use relatively few government services and help create jobs – moving here from other states.

“The last five years, New Hampshire has had a net out-migration, for the first time in 60 years,” he said.

This is partly because the recession has made it harder for people to move, but also because New Hampshire’s migration growth was fueled by baby boomers, who are entering retirement age and no longer moving around.

“Is the next generation going to move here, too?” he asked rhetorically. He argued that the state, which has launched a Stay-Work-Play initiative to keep college graduates in New Hampshire, should try to develop something to lure older adults. “Maybe we need a 30-40 initiative,” he said.

As for Nashua’s manufacturing prowess, Norton said it came partly from geography – it’s the first city with an established industrial base reached by Massachusetts business people seeking New Hampshire’s tax climate – and partly by history.

“A lot of it was Sanders,” he said.

The creation of Sanders Associates as a defense-electronics firm in 1951 signaled Nashua’s shift from a former mill town to a place where modern products are developed and made. Its success attracted more of the same as decades went by. (Sanders is now BAE Systems.)

Lozeau took the opportunity to urge spending on infrastructure, including passenger rail, and noted that cities such as Nashua are being hit hard by cutbacks in government spending.

“We’re taking on more responsibility for spending that isn’t happening by state and federal governments,” Lozeau said. She said the city has lost $16 million in state and federal revenue in recent years.

The Business Insiders Series is sponsored by Citizens Bank, which has hosted the chamber’s breakfast events for five years. The Telegraph is the series’ media sponsor.

Follow-up talks are set for April 19, “Ensuring a Supply of Mid-Skilled Labor in Northern New England,” and May 24, “Lessons for Nashua’s Future from Resurgent Cities across America.”

David Brooks can be reached at 594-6531 or dbrooks@nashuatelegraph.com.

Scary cybercrime headlines: Fraud surveys helping consumers or selling brands?

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British Columbians are worried about cybersecurity but they're also more likely than other Canadians to share their debit card personal identification numbers with others and take other risks that could leave them open to identity theft and other fraud.

These are among the findings of a survey released today by TD Canada Trust in conjunction with Fraud Prevention Month in Canada.

Visa Canada released its own survey, this one conducted by Ipsos Reid that found young Canadians, those aged 18 to 30 are the most likely to share too much personal information on social networking sites - information such as birthdates, home addresses and phone numbers that provide lucrative pickings for identity thieves, phishing expeditions and other online fraud.

Today's releases come the week after Norton, the security company, released its top riskiest Canadian cities for cybercrime risk rankings. The polls and rankings all add up to a lot of scary headlines and ones Simon Fraser University communication professor Peter Chow-White suggest may be designed more for advertising and brand awareness than for research.

"I think it is to put a discourse of anxiety and fear into the public sphere," he said. "They are all framed around risk, not safety."

Chow-White suggests the practice of companies commissioning surveys and circulating them amongst the media creates a sense of insecurity and anxiety about online security.

"That's what advertising does," he said. "It's trying to create a sense of anxiety amongst people for needing to do something, whether it's white teeth, new tires or anything.

"This is just another episode in the long history of advertisers and companies creating market share, creating a market for their products."

Chow-White points out that in all the survey press releases, the tips or suggestions for cyber security mostly lead back to the company that commissioned the survey.

Chow-White is of course right. We in the media hardly ever see a survey we resist reporting on. And while some are of the heavily academic and scientific variety, able to withstand the scrutiny of peer review, others are hardly more scientific than the 'what do you think of this' polls that I sometimes put on blog posts and still others fall somewhere in between.

Newsrooms get press releases trumpeting survey results pretty much on a daily basis. Some are tried and true favourites - like the one that measures how many people text from the bathroom, a tired headline but one that nonetheless is paraded out perennially. Or this year's variation from eBay promoting eBay as a holiday shopping source:" "Did you know your friends were buying presents in the bathroom?"

Depending on the editor and whether it's a slow news day, surveys get picked up and make headlines in media both online and off.

Do they serve a purpose other than to build brand awareness or provide fodder for techno trivia?

I thought about that as I considered today's releases from Canada Trust and Visa Canada. Are surveys about the risk of fraud prompting people to pay more attention to their security, both online and off?

According to TD Canada Trust's poll more British Columbian's are taking steps to protect themselves from traditional forms of fraud, but there's no telling whether it because they've been reading stories from such survey results. Some 86 per cent of people shield their PINs at banking machines compared to 77 per cent last year. I know I do ever since I wrote a story about fraudsters installing temporary cameras at ATMs to capture your PIN as your punch it in.

Some 27 per cent have spoken to their bank about reducing their withdrawal limit compared to 19 per cent who said that last year. In my case I lowered the limit on a credit card not because I read the stats but because I was the victim of credit card fraud - a circumstance that may lead many consumers to rethink their security measures.

However, the anxiety over risk hasn't reached everyone in British Columbia. We're the most likely of any consumers in Canada to carry our debit or credit card PIN in a wallet along with the card. Clearly we're not frightened enough by the stats.

Visa Canada's survey was also all about risk. Not surprisingly seniors were the least likely to engage in risky online behaviour - at least when it comes to over sharing - while young adults were most likely to take those risks. Young adults are also most likely to lend their bank or debit card to others.

What do you think? Should surveys commissioned by companies be consigned to the junk filter or do you think they serve a purpose?

NORTON SCIENTIFIC SCAM-Detection and Prevention of Clinical Research Fraud - FC2 Knowhow

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Current Class Dates (subject to change):

Scheduled as Needed based on Student Demand. Email us atonlinetrain@nortonaudits.com if you are interested in this course.

Description - This is an advanced-level class that takes an in-depth examination of severe noncompliance, clinical data fabrication and falsification, scientific misconduct and fraud cases. The course focus is on developing skills for preventing fraud and misconduct and preparing clinical research professionals to better handle severe noncompliance.

Class Agenda/Modules - Instructors Make a Difference

Defining Clinical Research Fraud and Misconduct

Evaluation of Case History

R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H. TM Skills Program

Advanced Auditing and Monitoring Skills for Prevention

Case Development

Typical Class Attendee -

Sponsor Auditors

Contract Research Organization Auditors

Clinical Research Associates and Monitors

Institutional Review Board Internal Auditors

Food and Drug Administration Investigators

Independent Consultant Auditors

Compliance Auditors

Experience Level - Advanced; CRC, CRA or Auditor position for two years, preferably with a four year medical or science degree

Class Price - $1500 (10% Southeast Regional Discount and 10% multiple persons from the same organization discounts are available)

Bing Press Release - Norton Scientific Signs Up Shoko Scientific To Boost Sales In Japan

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>THOROLD, ON, CANADA, September 09, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Norton Scientific continues to accelerate extending its sales distribution network across Asia. As part of this strategic objective, the Company recently inked a deal with Shoko Scientific Co Ltd of Yokohama City, Japan. Shoko have Sales Offices in Osaka, Tsukuba and Fukuoka as well as China and the US West Coast (Shoko America). They are involved with many scientific instruments including analytical products, chemical synthesis related products, purification and separation products and sample preparation equipment for liquid chromatography. Shoko is a distributor for Wyatt Technologies where the PAM Zero can act as a quick and cost effective screening tool. Bryan Webb, President of Norton said "We are very excited to add a company such as Shoko Scientific to our expanding Norton sales channels and even more encouraged they have ordered their first PAM Zero, the new proteinaggregation monitor that consumes 0.0ìl of precious sample. We expect great things from this relationship and continue to build a comprehensive sales presence in the Far East. "

Norton, based in Thorold, ON, is a leader in the development of innovative measurement tools to advance biotech and pharmaceutical research, unveiled the highly anticipated PAM Zero at PITTCON/Atlanta 2011. The PAM Zero is targeted at laboratories and universities around the world. As of June 3, 2011, Norton is traded on the Frankfurt Borse (http://www.boerse-frankfurt.de/EN/index.aspx?pageID=35&ISIN=CA66869Q1037) under the symbol NT3.

Norton's compact hand-held unit, a protein aggregation monitor, was developed to study how proteins aggregate in solution. Norton's strategy is to develop simple-to-use products that can be used by technicians, rather than analysts, and incorporated into laboratories own process control systems. Over the next few years, Norton is expecting to successfully introduce and commercialize a novel microfluidic-based analytical instrumentation line used in the expanding niche of macromolecular molar mass distributions and nano-particle sizing applications.

The Company's new measurement systems will be used in a wide range of markets from healthcare, biomaterials and green industries to viticulture, including brewing.

Norton Scientific designs the measurement tools necessary to advance modern-day pharma and biotech.