Seven Ways to Build Stronger Passwords Now
A security briefing notes 1.2 billion stolen credentials from 420 thousand sites reported by Hold Security via the New York Times. It urges long complex passwords, mixing letters numbers and symbols, avoiding dictionary words and personal data, and using phonetic or sentence-based schemes.
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Africa expands its economic pull at leaders summit
Africa shows growing markets with six of the world’s fastest expanding economies. Foreign investment climbs from 33.5 billion in 2000 to 246.4 billion in 2012 as firms like Marriott Wal Mart and Cummins invest in roads power and retail. Nations push democratic gains and infrastructure to sustain growth amid oil wealth and expanding middle class.
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U.S. firms fear lag as Africa powers ahead at summit
At the U S Africa Leaders Summit Africa posts near 6 percent growth and promises long term expansion. Clinton Bloomberg and analysts urge faster U S engagement as investment in Africa remains flat while China and the EU increase activity. Africa looks to be a high stakes market for American business amidst corruption law concerns and shifting perceptions.
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Knotek Joins LNB Avon as VP Branch Sales Manager
Gloria Knotek becomes vice president and Avon branch sales manager at Lorain National Bank after moving from Key Bank Cleveland where she led the branch since 2010. She previously managed National City and AmTrust branches and studied business at Cleveland State University. Amanda Oberg also relocates from Avon to Elyria Chestnut Commons Office as branch sales manager.
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Jim Vanderpool named district executive for Great Frontier District
Jim Vanderpool is appointed district executive for the Great Frontier District serving Lorain County in the Heart of Ohio Council, effective August 4. He previously managed Chuck E. Cheese's operations and is an Eagle Scout and active Scouter with a son in Cub Scout Pack 333. Vanderpool lives in Avon with his family.
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GM expands recalls with 312000 vehicles in six new actions
General Motors issued six recalls totaling over 312,000 vehicles in North America as part of a broader ignition switch safety cleanup. The actions include 215,243 Saturn Vue SUVs from 2002 to 2004. Dealers will inspect ignitions and replace cylinders at no charge, with several models halted from sale pending repairs.
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