Wilton, CT, USA, November 1, 2021 -- A rare and historic Revolutionary War powder horn, an extensive archive of material pertaining to Playboy magazine’s Hugh Hefner, a document signed by John F. Kennedy as President and a legal summons signed by the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp will all be part of University Archives’ online auction on Wednesday, November 10th, at 10:30 am Eastern time.
The Rare Autographs, Photographs & Books auction features exceptional historical material from multiple collecting categories. “Over thirty lots of the sale illustrate the fascinating and violent history of the Old West, with many pieces from the personal collection of celebrated Western photographer Jim Tackett,” said John Reznikoff, the president of University Archives.
The catalog, with all 391 lots, is up for viewing and bidding now, on the University Archives website (www.UniversityArchives.com) as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, and Auctionzip.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. It’s the eighth auction that will be conducted from University Archives’ modern new 6,000-square-foot facility in Wilton, Conn.
The list of major categories is extensive, to include Early American (John Hancock, Aaron Burr, Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee and others); Presidents and First Ladies (John Adams to Biden, Mary Todd Lincoln to Michelle Obama, others); Old West (Emmett Dalton, Jesse and Frank James, Hanging Judge Roy Bean, others); Art (Picasso, Frank Lloyd Wright, Dr. Seuss, Oskar Fischinger) and Music (The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, George and Ira Gershwin and others).
Other categories include Entertainment, (Stan Laurel, Lenny Bruce, Hefner and others); Sports (Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Tiger Woods and others); Literature (Walt Whitman, Eugene O’Neill, E.E. Cummings and others); Civil Rights (Martin Luther King, Jr., Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass and others); and Space / Aviation / Exploration (the Mercury and Gemini space programs, Charles Lindbergh, the Soviet cosmonauts, Fridtjof Nansen and others).
The powder horn belonging to 18-year-old minuteman Oliver Buttrick and used at the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775 is a remarkable relic of the Revolutionary War and carries a modest pre-sale estimate of $90,000-$100,000. The Battle of Concord was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, and witnessed the “shot heard ‘round the world” that both announced and legitimized the American Revolution. It would be hard to think of a better relic symbolizing American freedom than this item. The horn has an ownership label on vellum at its base and is accompanied by over 50 pages of provenance that is available by request as a .pdf.
The large archive of original letters, cartoons, photographs and memorabilia relating to Hugh Hefner’s 75-year relationship with high school classmate and close friend Jane “Janie” Borson Sellers is expected to realize $50,000-$60,000. Included are over 150 letters by Hefner, half of which are illustrated with pen and ink cartoon drawings by him.
The one-page document signed by President John F. Kennedy on January 21, 1961, and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk, appointing “Robert S. McNamara of Michigan…Secretary of Defense”, should reach $30,000-$35,000. At the time McNamara was the youngest person ever appointed Secretary of State. He served from 1961-1968 and was largely responsible for intensifying American involvement in the Vietnam War.
The many lots documenting the lawlessness and disorderliness of the Wild West include the summons personally endorsed by a young Wyatt Earp, then just 21 years old and on his first job in law enforcement, as constable of Lamar, Missouri. In May 1870, Earp clearly wrote over twenty words on the back of a legal summons and signed it “WS Earp constable” (estimate: $30,000-$35,000).
A one-page autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson, in superb condition, touting America’s superiority over Europe, written to American diplomat William Lee, contains stellar content and is expected to change hands for $25,000-$30,000. Also on offer is a rare and beautiful white Chinese Export porcelain dessert bowl from Jefferson’s White House service, circa 1790s, with 13 gold stars encircling the elegant “J” monogram at the center (estimate: $10,000-$12,000).
A Civil War-dated autograph album compiled by a correspondent of Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase contains 180 signatures of Lincoln administration officials and members of the 37th U.S. Congress, including President Abraham Lincoln himself and six current and future Lincoln cabinet members (Seward, Chase, Welles, Stanton, Smith and Fessenden). It is estimated to fetch $20,000-$24,000.
An important compilation of original documents written and/or signed by members of the Hartford Convention of 1814-1815, compiled by Washington real estate developer and manuscript collector Marshall B. Coyne, including documents from all 26 delegates from five states and the Convention secretary, should earn $18,000-$20,000.
A rare letter handwritten by then-President Zachary Taylor to Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ewing, introducing Henry Waller of Louisiana, dated Nov. 27, 1849, has an estimate of $12,000-$14,000. Also, a one-page, partially printed document boldly signed by John Hancock, dated Jan. 1, 1776, appointing a Captain to the 7th Regimen of Foot (the “do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes” Regiment of Battle of Bunker Hill celebrity) should rise to $8,000-$10,000.
An autograph letter written on White House letterhead, signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt” as President, addressed to Frank Deering of Saco, Maine, a fellow Naval history collector, dated Feb. 19, 1934, is estimated to go for $10,000-$12,000. Also, an autograph letter signed by Charles Darwin written to his land agent John Higgins in 1859, just a few weeks prior to publication of his On the Origin of Species, should hit $3,000-$4,000.
A large bust portrait photograph of the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, boldly signed and inscribed on the mat, “To Max Moffett at Taliesin Aug 24/50 Frank Lloyd Wright”, is expected to finish at $5,000-$6,000; while a large, glossy black and white photograph of all four Beatles, signed, inscribed, dated and numbered by French photographer Jean-Marie Périer (b. 1940), framed, should garner $3,000-$4,000.
For more information about University Archives and the online-only Rare Autographs, Photographs & Books auction scheduled for Wednesday, November 10th, visit www.universityarchives.com.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
TSplus Integrates SAASPASS and Provide Multi-Factor Authentication
As more information moves to the cloud, the authentication process is the gate. Simple username/passwords are no longer sufficient for VPN Configurations, Server Network Access and On-premise applications. It is the whole system which needs to be air-gapped and protected physically from access.
With hundreds of millions of identities and credentials stolen annually, now more than ever, IT teams have a more difficult job. They have the responsibility to ensure that users are who they say they are and that their credentials have not been compromised. For this reason, many are now turning to multi-factor authentication (MFA) or two-factor authentication (2FA) to reduce the risk of stolen passwords.
TSplus makes use of MFA World-Class security solution to deploy software securely
Security is a major concern for TSplus, which uses Active Directory to authenticate users before allowing them to access any published application or Remote Desktop. The SAASPASS plug-in improves this level of Security. SAASPASS is the market reference for Multi- factor Authentication protocol and allows highly secure remote connections when combined with TSplus to efficiently prevent malicious people from stealing credentials and accessing sensitive data.
SAASPASS is architected to be easily integrated into access systems like TSplus. As so, SAASPASS integration in TSplus' Security Policies is a quick and straightforward process. The only must pre-requisite is to download the SAASPASS App for mobile.
With SAASPASS, two factors must always be present, sometimes three where additional passwords are still required. The application has the ability to retain two-factor authentication even when offline.
All the user has to do is to register his company name onto the admin portal at http://www.saaspass.com and follow the instructions recommended in TSplus/SAASPASS online documentation. Once all steps have been achieved, the user can log-in directly into TSPlus using SAASPASS!
Prerequisites:
Latest version of TSPlus installedSAASPASS Mobile App installed with valid registrationWebSocket Protocol and ASP.NET 4.5 installedReachable server from SAASPASS for Login optionsKeep Your Remote Networks Secure with TSplus and SAASPASS.Source: https://www.newswire.com/news/tsplus-integrates-saaspass-and-provide-multi-factor-authentication-20006289
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Will the Samsung Galaxy S22 feature a microSD card slot?
A microSD card slot is a feature that some buyers love to have, yet while it was once standard on Android phones – including Samsung [...] The post Will the Samsung Galaxy S22 feature a microSD card slot? first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Batman’s Gotham comes to London with a fine dining twist
Think superheroes and you probably think of capes, masks, underground lairs and epic battles with equally-super villains. But fine dining? Not so much. So when [...] The post Batman’s Gotham comes to London with a fine dining twist first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
Fortnite Nerf Black Friday deal saves 33% off the toy rocket blaster
For the discerning dart gun enthusiast (young or old, we don’t judge), there are several early Black Friday deals arriving a month before the big [...] The post Fortnite Nerf Black Friday deal saves 33% off the toy rocket blaster first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Ectron Collaborates With Microsoft to Accelerate Internet of Things Solutions With the Release of It
Ectron, a "First Mile IIoT Solution" provider, announced that its server-class edge-computer has joined Microsoft's Azure Certified for IoT program. Participation in the Azure Certified for IoT program ensures that hardware and software has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services. Customers who utilize devices and platforms from the Certified for IoT hardware ecosystem can get their IoT solutions up and running quickly and realize new efficiencies and business transformations
Ectron Corporation, based in San Diego, California, provides a PaaS (Platform as a Service), Edge computers, ruggedized signal conditioners, amplifiers, and thermocouple calibrators. Ectron's Azure IoT-certified family of ECT-MAN, server-class edge computer (Server Class Computer ECT-MAN - Ectron) enables customers to deploy Ectron's plug-and-play solution for IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and provides edge and cloud analytics enabled by Microsoft Azure.
"Microsoft's Azure Certified for IoT program validates our ability to jumpstart customers' IoT projects with pre-tested device and operating system combinations," said Gautam Kavipurapu, Ectron's COO and VP of engineering. "Decreasing the usual customization and work required for compatibility helps customers get started quickly on their IoT solution."
"We welcome Ectron's server-class edge-computer to Microsoft's Azure Certified for IoT ecosystem that extends our promise to bring IoT to business scale, by offering interoperable devices and solutions from leading technology companies around the world," said Michael Kuptz, General Manager Americas, IoT and Mixed Reality Sales, Microsoft. "With trusted offerings and verified partners, Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT provides opportunities for customers, across industries, to realize digital transformation."
IoT projects are complex and take a long time to implement. Customers find that choosing and connecting the right set of devices, assets, or sensors to the cloud can be time-consuming. To jumpstart their IoT projects with confidence, customers are looking for certified devices and platforms that are tested for readiness, compatibility, and usability with Microsoft Azure IoT services. By choosing a partner from the Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT program, customers can save time and effort on project specs and RFP processes by knowing what devices and offerings will work with Azure IoT services in advance.
Learn more at Azure Certified for IoT and explore the Azure IoT Suite today.
About Ectron Corporation: based in San Diego, California, Ectron supplies Edge Computers, ruggedized amplifiers, signal conditioners that operate at 25g to 100g, simulator calibrators for use in the field and in labs for various applications. Ectron also provides SmartEYETM PaaS (Platform as a Service) for IIoT. SmartEYETM is a one-stop solution of sensors, networking, gateways, and Microsoft Azure-based cloud analytics. Ectron will provide SmartEYETM in collaboration with Microsoft, Arrow Electronics and industry-leading partners for sensors, enclosures, and networking. Ectron is a partner with CMTC (www.cmtc.com) and a member of CESMII (www.cesmii.org), a DOE-funded organization.
For more information contact:
Diane Miller, Marketing, Ectron Corporation, (858)278-0600, dianem@ectron.com
Source: https://www.newswire.com/news/ectron-collaborates-with-microsoft-to-accelerate-internet-of-things-21418629
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SkyX Launches SkyVision 2.0 Software to Help Solve Pipeline Integrity Challenges for Oil and Gas Companies
SkyX, a leading provider of aerial data solutions for infrastructure asset companies globally, has announced the launch of SkyVision 2.0, an enhanced version of the company's original SkyVision system. SkyVision 2.0 is the only aerial data software designed specifically to help Oil and Gas companies maintain the integrity of aging pipelines and detect theft.
As part of SkyX's complete aerial monitoring solution, which includes ongoing aerial data collection using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), SkyVision 2.0 provides Oil and Gas companies with a secure, enterprise-level system to view, prioritize, track and take action on areas of interest along a pipeline that other inspection methods can't detect, like leaks, cracks, vegetation encroachment, unauthorized activity, and more. Data and insights from SkyVision can be integrated into the company's own GIS system and used in combination with monitoring data from various sources to provide a holistic view of the entire pipeline infrastructure.
Benefits of SkyVision 2.0:
Monitor assets that span large areas of terrain in a systematic wayView high-resolution images of areas of interest and adverse conditions along a pipelineCapture, process, and store large quantities of high-resolution aerial images (10X the resolution of satellite images)Detect anomalies and changes over time along a pipeline using computer vision technologyZero in on areas identified as potential concerns and use high-quality images to detect changes over timeProactively identify and address issues along a pipeline before they become significant problemsEnsure aerial data is always secure using Enterprise-grade multi-tenant SaaS architectureIntegrate insights from SkyVision into GIS systems"Oil and Gas companies today need to be collecting high-quality aerial images on an ongoing basis to audit and analyze their pipelines and identify areas of interest that can be monitored over time. These realities, combined with our vision of becoming the leading aerial data solution for infrastructure asset companies, prompted us to make a substantial investment in reimagining our new SkyVision 2.0 software," says Didi Horn, SkyX's founder and CEO.
Learn more about SkyVision 2.0 here.
About SkyX
SkyX has been revolutionizing the way aerial data is acquired, analyzed and actioned since 2016. Their mission is to arm infrastructure asset companies across the globe with unique, actionable, long-range aerial data on an ongoing basis. With this intelligence, these companies are empowered to take a proactive approach to asset integrity and ultimately ensure the health and safety of people and the planet. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, SkyX has a broad global presence with customers in North America, South America and Africa. For more information about SkyX, visit skyx.com.Source: https://www.newswire.com/news/skyx-launches-skyvision-2-0-software-to-help-solve-pipeline-integrity-21513485
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