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I could claim that it was my wife's fault. The year was 1990, and over the Labor Day weekend we'd traveled to Martha's Vineyard to celebrate my birthday. Judy's gift to me was a "special" massage that she'd thoughtfully scheduled, with the idea that it would help ease my chronic low back pain. But this wasn't the usual massage rooted in the simple pleasures of Swedish wisdom. This was going to be an experience that had the masseuse gently walking all over my back. As I made myself comfortable on the cushioned table, I pictured a petite lady kneading my back muscles with her dainty feet. Instead, I met a rather robust, Teutonic-looking woman who proceeded to stomp across my back as I moaned and groaned in silence. I really didn't want to appear wimpy but I finally had to stop the massage because the pain had taken hold of me and began to sear down my leg. I soon learned that all the narcotics on the island did little to interrupt the connection between my brain and my back pain.
If I had to describe the pain, I'd say that it felt like electrical shocks shooting down my right leg. Though it came on gradually, over several hours, I reached a point where I couldn't move or even find a comfortable position. I knew I was in trouble when the doctor in the ER offered to call the Steamship Authority and arrange for an emergency spot on the ferry to get me off the island. Luckily we had taken our station wagon, so I had a reasonably comfortable ride home with the seat in the maximally reclined position. I never before appreciated Percocet and Valium so much!
Judy had called ahead to one of my colleagues, an anesthesiologist, who specialized in pain management so that by the time she dropped me off at the hospital, I had a team waiting to perform an MRI. Going by the images, they were prepared to perform a relatively quick and easy procedure. I had already diagnosed myself as having a disrupted lumbar facet joint, something you'll read about shortly. This procedure involved what's called a facet block, and I went home about an hour later, pain-free. I was fortunate to have such amazing access to proper medical care, and the knowledge to quickly figure out my problem. I know that millions of people are not as privileged when something goes so terribly wrong. This is in large part the reason why I wrote this book.
Without a doubt, that experience deepened my understanding of what many of my patients endure, and made me a more empathic physician. It has allowed me to better understand their plight and have a profound appreciation for the mysterious and sometimes elusive nature of pain. It also has further empowered me to listen to and learn from them, for if I had to say what has influenced me the most throughout my career, it has been my patients. They have been my greatest teachers. Although we experience pain that is unique to each of us, there are patterns of pain—patterns that allow me to better understand the source of pain and enable me to venture a diagnosis and suggest a treatment plan based on how others with the same pattern found relief. In this respect, the diagnosis and treatment of back pain are no different from those for any other disease. They require a thorough history and physical exam; they also usually call for laboratory and/or imaging studies to confirm a diagnosis and identify a course of action that has been shown to be effective.
That said, what makes the treatment of back pain dramatically different from that of most other medical problems is of course the "pain" part. (For purposes of this book, "back pain," unless otherwise specified, will refer to low back pain. Wherever necessary, I'll refer to other types of back pain specifically.) My patients have also taught me that pain, especially if it goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated, frequently takes on psychological and social ramifications, all of which can change a person's life forever. To treat these individuals demands a hefty dose of empathy and honesty—the patience to listen, the compassion to care, and the rectitude to admit failure when things go wrong. To treat these patients also demands the "art" of medicine that comes with time and experience. And on occasion, doctors like me find themselves in that wretched position of having to distinguish (as best we can) between a patient who needs medication and one who seeks it for the wrong reasons. I have to tell the difference between individuals who somehow benefit from the pain, a phenomenon that people usually don't recognize in their own behavior, from those who don't. So, in some regards, my job entails a mix of physiology, biology, and psychology. Frankly, that's all part of what makes my job so intensely complex, challenging, and yet richly satisfying. In order for a physician like me to treat patients in pain, I need to look inward and examine all the moving parts aside from the pain.
A Method to the Madness
The statistics are sobering. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States—only headaches are more common. And, after colds and influenza, it's the second most common reason Americans see their doctors. At some point, almost all of us will have an episode of severe low back pain that will adversely interfere with our quality of life. It's believed that low back pain costs the economy $50 billion to $100 billion annually. It's the most common cause of job-related disability, accounts for more than 149 million lost workdays per year in the United States alone, and is the third most common reason for emergency room visits.
That's a lot of sore backs. You'd think that if the vast majority of the population will experience back pain at some point, then there would be a national outcry for more relief. Despite remarkable advances and new and better ways to diagnose and treat back pain, the problem continues to grow at an alarming rate. Why? Back pain isn't simple, and the solutions aren't always straightforward. There is, however, hope…
My motivation to write this book is simple: I'm alarmed by watching and reading all the misinformation about how to treat back pain. Every month in the United States alone, more than 4 million people Google the term back pain in hopes of finding information on why they hurt and what they can do about it. But what people find online is chaos—scattered information that's confusing and inconsistent, and an overload of biased, self-serving advertising for various treatments. What's more, back pain gets short shrift from both doctors and the general medical community, which is probably why chiropractors deliver about half of back care in the country. And books or programs aimed to help back pain sufferers just don't do it justice. Either they view back pain as an illegitimate, suspect medical issue or they espouse a particular treatment regimen and don't address the multiple causes and potential remedies for back pain. Many spine-care professionals are familiar with just a limited menu of options and are unable to provide sound advice across the entire field. This has the unfortunate effect of leaving patients confused about which course to take…
Simon Dagenais, D.C., Ph.D., a prolific researcher who conducts research to support evidence-based management of spinal and orthopedic disorders, articulated it perfectly when he said that choosing a treatment for back pain is akin to "shopping in a foreign supermarket with illegible product labels when one is hungry." Indeed, there are hundreds if not thousands of possible treatments for back pain, plus dozens of diagnostic approaches. The question is, though, how does the average person navigate all the options and know which is best? And how can a patient learn to be an advocate for his or her health without worrying about being a difficult patient? This book will help you answer these perplexing questions to get the back pain relief you need that is most appropriate for your condition.
By and large, Ending Back Pain is intended to be the practical, hands-on guide that will help anyone with back pain find a more pain-free life—whatever that entails. For some of you, a "cure" could be having a totally pain-free back in just a few weeks using a certain protocol, or maybe it will mean that you feel better in a month and are able to function more easily at home or work but will still have some pain to manage. I know all too well that back pain tends to have more than one trigger, more than one source of agony. Your pain may not be caused by a well-defined diagnosis, such as a slipped disc. In fact, more frequently than not, the pain is rooted in a constellation of physical mishaps made all the more vexing by emotional, psychological underpinnings.
This is precisely why my "whole patient" approach to healing goes far beyond simply treating an ailing back. It's designed to get to the root of the problem of low back pain, even when the solution involves learning to live with some of the pain. Please use this book however you want to make the most of its information. As you read, highlight or circle anything about pain that seems relevant to you. Write in the margins or keep a journal to take notes and complete the exercises I'll be giving. To access the most up-to-date information and online tools that will help you take full advantage of the recommendations in this book, go to www.drjackstern.com. There, you'll be able to stay on top of the latest in back pain studies, learn about the most recent technologies that may be relevant to you, and view my ongoing blog and video content where I share what's going on in the back pain community.
By the end of this book, my hope is that you'll have gathered your own set of "symptoms," which is the first step to a diagnosis. I should point out that this book is not just for people who suffer from back pain, but it's also for your loved ones who can help in the healing process. In addition to presenting the requisite "how to diagnose and treat" back pain, we're also going to explore some of the lesser-known facts related to the subject. For example, why is back pain practically nonexistent among certain populations? How much does the psychology of pain play into the biology of pain? And why will some patients never become pain-free regardless of proven solutions available to them? These questions, and so many more, will be answered. My ultimate goal is to inform and of course empower you to end your struggle with back pain. Back pain is not the enemy; our current ways of addressing it is. It's time that you take control . . . and got your life back.


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these are some favourite words for my favourite person.
lately i've been spending a lot of time writing facts. (Ug. The life of a journalism student!) It's only about true observations. things that are to the point. sentences that don't ramble and that start with the subject. (I HATE starting a sentence with the subject by-the-by!) So... yea. This post is about remembering how good it feels to just read words sometimes. and not really know for certain where they're gonna take you.
who knows if the moon's a baloon, coming out of a keen city in the sky—filled with pretty people? (and if you and i should
get into it,if they should take me and take you into their baloon, why then we'd go up higher with all the pretty people
than houses and steeples and clouds: go sailing away and away sailing into a keen city which nobody's ever visited,where
always it's Spring)and everyone's in love and flowers pick themselves - e.e. cummings

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Patient Stories
SIBO - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth - Brian's Story
I had the SIBO breath test under Dr Jervoise Andreyev at the Marsden in October. It confirmed small bowel bacterial overgrowth. A short course of antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin – no side effects suffered) almost immediately cleared all the debilitating symptoms I had suffered in the 18 months since my Ivor Lewis operation and adjuvant chemotherapy. I entered into a brave new world, free of abdominal pain, bloating, absence of appetite, irregular bowel movement and persistent weight loss. Seven weeks later, I remain free of symptoms: should they recur, they should again be readily treatable.
The reversal is remarkable. My weight had fallen from 92 kilos to 58 kilos. Appetite collapsed. Malnutrition was severe enough for enteral feeding and a stay as an in-patient to be necessary. I had a bout of pneumonia and chest infections, and persistent abdominal pain. I am now eating hungrily, and am pain-free with normal bowel movements.
What may, perhaps, also be of interest is that the recommendation to see Dr Andreyev came from a consultant in a quite different field (a cardiologist, in fact) at a different hospital. It may be that my case is exceptional. But the SIBO test is so simple, and the result can be so life-enhancing, that it seems remarkable that such gastroenterology is not better known.
SIBO Follow up - from the Chairman
This is wonderful news for you, Brian, and thank you for sharing it with us.
In fact, two of the OPA's committee (both oesophagectomy patients) have recently been battling similar symptoms and both of us have been diagnosed with SIBO. I started with prolonged severe diarrhoea episodes in November 2012, accompanied by bloating, vigorous churning and gaseousness in all directions – my wife described my abdomen at night as like the Olympic stadium while Mo Farrah was running!
Yet another Committee member, another oesophagectomy patient, had had similar symptoms ten or more years ago and his had been sorted (without this diagnosis) by the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin. My Doctor agreed to my suggestion that we try it too, and it worked, but not for long. Over a few months I became antibiotic dependant, with symptoms returning very quickly at the end of each two week antibiotic course.
In the end, after it was agreed that SIBO was the cause, it was sorted by an aggressive campaign of three different antibiotics, continually over three months, Ciprofloxacin, followed by Doxycycline and then Erythromycin, the latter to be accompanied by the prescription probiotic, VSL3. After that I was encouraged to undertake the (rather onerous – but successful, in my case!) FODMAP diet, to remove any foods that would ferment if the bacterial imbalance persists.
I personally believe that there is another factor at play here. There is some evidence out there, I believe, that it is the long term heavy use of PPIs such as Lansoprazole and Omeprazole that may contribute to, or even cause, the bacterial imbalance in the first place, by subduing stomach acid to the extent that there is no control on those bad bacteria! There is no way I could stop using PPIs, nor would I want, but I have settled down, comfortably, to one Omeprazole MUPS 20mg tablet each afternoon.
So now, since August 2013, I have regained digestive stability and I am just crossing my fingers that this will continue!


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Design APP for advertisement & marketing on firebase platform
Ngân sách $1500-3000 USD
Must read:
.- This is takeover of ongoing project. Project is already in below phase.
The design is finalized.
Screenshots are completed.
Prototypes need to be designed.
Coding & frontend needs to be designed.
.- Project needs to be completed within 2 months of taking ownership. if not completed 5% plenty will be imposed on a total payment of the project.
.- Do not ask for advance payments. I already burnt my hands once. All the agreed amount will be placed on Freelancer milestones.
.- If you cannot dedicate work on the project do not bid thanks.
Project description:
This is server-client architecture & dynamic APP.
This project is having below components
.- User APP (Andriod & IOS)
User APP is having 5 templates
(Offer Template/Restaurant template/Common Template/Car Template/Property Template)
.- User Frontend (PHP)
.- Frontend (PHP), its one frontend with two roles and some options changes in each
Salesman &
.- Admin Backend
Advertiser uploads the advertisement in eight different templates and its pulled into the User APP.
Sample APP screenshot is attached & you can also refer to D4D APP as a reference.
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Map of Ziarat-e Shah Qambar Paktia Province, Afghanistan
Other Names: Shakhkanbar,Ziarat-e Shah Qambar,Ziarat-e Shah Qanbar,Zyarat Sahqambar,Zyārat Šāhqambar,Zīārat-e Shāh Qambar,Zīārat-e Shāh Qanbar,zyart shah qnbr,زيارتٔ شاه قنبر,زیارت شاه قمبر, Zīārat-e Shāh Qambar
Ziarat-e Shah Qambar
Welcome to the Ziarat-e Shah Qambar google satellite map! This shrine is situated in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. Original name (with diacritics) of the place is Zīārat-e Shāh Qambar. See Ziarat-e Shah Qambar photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Zīārat-e Shāh Qambar area. This placemark was added 2010-10-09.
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- Country: Afghanistan
- Province: Paktia Province
- Category: shrine
- Altitude: 0 m
- Population: 0
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- Local Time: 21:42
- Sunrise: 05:16
- Sunset: 18:36
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5 Natural Aids That Will Improve Your Eczema
Even though there are many causes of eczema (and psoriasis),many believe this itchy and uncomfortable skin disorder has as its source- poor digestion,food allergies and stress. Here are 5 natural aids that will improve your eczema-naturally and without side effects.
1)Flax Seed Oil Capsules
Flax seed oil or linseed oil contains both the rich omega 3 and the omega 6 fatty acids and has superb anti-inflammatory properties.This rich source of alpha-linolenic- acid makes it a wonderful supplement for the skin.
Capsules are recommended if possible, because they are convenient and easy to take. And in the matter of improving a condition, consistency is everything.
Be sure the flax seed oil is organic and of high quality. Flax seed oil is usually available in 1000 mg. capsules.
Try one or two capsules or even three daily for the first while to give your new regime a boost-start. If taking the liquid, follow the instructions. It's usually 1 tbsp. per serving.
2) Fish Oil Capsules
The combination of both the flax and the fish oil seems to work well in improving skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Fish oil contains both EPA(eicosapenteinoic acid) and DHA(docosahexaenoic acid) which help to regulate oil production as well as boost collagen, but is also an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory to soothe and repair tissue.
If you are already taking flax seed oil then, 1000mg along with the same amount of flax in capsules is a sufficient good dosage. If you have severe skin problems, you may want to add another either flax seed oil or fish oil capsule so your total is 3000 mg. per day of the combination oils- to get them into your system more quickly. You can cut back later, once you see results.
Look for pure, molecularly distilled fish oil from a sustainable source. Consult with a natural health associate to ensure a quality product, with no aftertaste.
3) Probiotics
An abundance of harmful bacteria in the gut can aggravate a skin condition and even be the cause of it. Probiotics help add beneficial bacteria into the very source of the problem. While any quality probiotic will aid the status of good bacteria, broad spectrum probiotics will address more issues.
The higher the count of good bacteria, the better it will improve the condition, building immunity from within. Look for probiotics that are 10 billion per capsule and up, to make a real difference. Don't be afraid to take a few capsules per day at first. Dosage can be reduced later.
4) Digestive Enzymes
We all have natural digestive enzymes that break down the foods we eat so that we can benefit from the nutrients they provide. Enzymes are produced in our saliva, stomachs, pancreas and small intestines.There are a multitude of factors that may prevent our own natural enzymes from working at their peak, including food allergies, digestive disorders, stress, etc.
Excess gas, bloating, nausea, constipation, undigested food in your stool, etc. are all indications that your own digestive enzymes may not be working optimally.
This may impact the amount of toxins in your system and ultimately worsen skin conditions such as, eczema and psoriasis, etc.
A multi-enzyme will work best to cover all the problems. Be sure to buy a quality product you can trust that has the amounts of each individual enzyme stated clearly. Basically one or up to two capsules need only be taken with a larger meal, or a meal where a suspected intolerant food is ingested. Generally, a light snack, fruit, veggies, or even a light meal does not warrant a digestive enzyme.
5) Topical treatment
Primarily, the strategy of this list has been to help heal the eczema from within, however, there are several topical treatments that will soothe eczema and help heal it. It's also a good idea to go at the problem areas affected by eczema, from both within and without at the same time.
The usual conventional medicine is a steroidal preparation and although it can soothe, it is expensive and works only as a temporary solution.
However, some people have had success with more natural products: Massaging flax seed oil topically into the affected area has helped and/or using 'Celadrin' cream- also a natural and effective aid, but may be hard to find.
A wonderful cream that soothes almost all rashes, including eczema, and even ones that are microbial-based like a yeast rash, is Aroma Crystal's Dream or Gardeners Cream. This soothing cream contains essential oils that naturally heal and soothe raw, red skin.
Final Note
All these 5 natural aids to improve your eczema are all fairly mild to take. You may have to play with the dosage (within reason), especially of the first three items,to see how much per day will best benefit you. Use the directions on the packaging as your guide but there's nothing wrong with taking a few extra of the flax seed or fish oil, and particularly, the probiotics. It may take a week or two before you start seeing and feeling the results.
Follow instructions for the enzymes as they are a very active supplement and too much can cause heartburn, gas, etc. and consult with your doctor or natural food specialist before embarking on your new regime.
Being proactive in caring for your skin and using natural products to do so is a way we can take control of this uncomfortable and sometimes unsightly skin disorder. This regime may also help psoriasis sufferers.
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DFAS Fight Follow-up
I propose that maybe we should band together and start a grassroots movement to make this issue prominent. The problem is too pervasive and has gone unaddressed too long. The end result is that we get victimized twice, once by the home-wrecking spouse and then by the branch of the military we've loved so much.
I have contacted lawyers but they are either afraid to take a case against the government or flatly assholes with no concern for anything but they pay. Pats on the back are free thanks for what I (we've) done for this country, but stepping up and helping is too much for these people. Maybe we can send a Brigade of lawyers to Afghanistan for a rotation, then things may change here.
Contact me if there is any interest in forming some advocacy / action group or if I can help in any way.


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A wanted poster for the greatest spy in the world has just started to circulate and I'm posting it here to help get the word out. Here it is, his name is Cyril Figgus and he is the head of The Figgus Agency. He is the most ruthless spy in the west. He has killed many Russian citizens, was a leader in a cocaine smuggling cartel all throughout South America.
The Poster
The poster was made using this website here. This website made everything streamlined and easy to follow. There are only a couple themes to choose from, one being western and the other called tech. I used the tech theme because it best fits the description of this course.
The Idea
Besides James Bond, Archer is a clear choice to use for a spy agency. Spy Kids was also a close contender but I didn't feel quite comfortable with that movie. Before anyone points out the fact that the image is of Sterling Archer and not of Cyril, thanks for looking at this post and watching this TV show. Archer is my favorite spy TV show and is up my alley with it's sense of humor. Throughout all the seasons Archer has always been hunted by the Russians and their cyborg spy Barry.
The Process
The process is pretty much listed in the poster section. All you need to do is choose a photo, resize the photo and or lower the quality so it meets the size limitations, choose a theme and think of some captions. The phone number is fake. Pro tip: any number with 555 is fake and if you pay attention in movies 555 numbers are always used in dialogue.


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Alex Herlo
"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." (1 Timothy 4:12)
We always encourage our YOUTH to stand strong for their faith in God and never let their age be an obstacle. "A bridge between Generations" means that we focus a lot of energy into our Youth Ministry, as we desire to see them grow in their faith and learn how to engage God in a culture that teaches otherwise.
We are currently in a series in ACTS, studying the Church's blueprint and foundation of our faith.


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I love podcasting.
My first podcasts weren't really podcasts, just recordings that I made and uploaded to a website in the late 90's so that other people could listen to them. Unlike the podcasts we know and love today, there was no way to subscribe to all of the episodes that I recorded. When podcasting as we know it hit the world in 2004, I started hosting podcasts through one of my companies.
Despite creating two long-running podcasts between 2004 and 2007, I finally gave up because of the time involved. Part of the problem was due to me being a stickler for perfection in my podcasts, while the rest was due to the fact that I was stuck with podcasting when I was near my iMac and could edit and update a feed file on a regular basis.
Earlier this month, I decided that I wanted to start up a personal podcast again. Yeah, I talk about tech, but for the most part I wanted this to be a free-form podcast that could talk about photography one day, music the next, and the joys of being a cat owner the third. Since my calendar is already pretty well jammed, the only way I was going to be able to commit to doing a podcast every day was to get the podcast workflow down to as little time as possible.
I love podcasting.
I started experimenting with fast and furious podcasting. I wanted to be able to podcast if I just had a few spare minutes, which meant that I generally wouldn't be near my computer for most of the process. That meant that I was going to need to use my iPhone 3GS as a recorder. I wanted to do the show in one shot with as little editing as possible, so I was going to have to use a script as often as I could. I wanted to let users subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, which meant that it had to have a compatible feed file available. And frankly, I wanted to do this without spending money.
This took a few easy steps. I set up a blog on Posterous. It's free, I could use an existing domain name that I had registered, and I can email my blog entries and podcast audio files to an email address to post them. Posterous sends out a Tweet when I make a blog posting, so listeners are automatically alerted to jump on the latest episode. Podcasts need a really good feed file -- better than the one that is provided by Posterous -- so I set up a FeedBurner account to grab the RSS feed from the blog and add the other tags that are required or helpful for listing in iTunes. I checked the RSS feed for errors using FeedValidator. Finally, I submitted the new podcast to iTunes and waited for the news that it was accepted.
I call the result "guerilla podcasting," since it's a small team (me and my iPhone) taking on the world with short and hopefully sweet podcasts. Follow along for my process for doing fast and dirty podcasting with a minimum of cost and equipment:
- Write your script. Each typed page of script is several minutes of podcast. Don't spend more than a half-hour writing up the podcast, and make sure that you don't sound like you're reading the script when you are recording. The reason I like a script is that I have a bad tendency to put a lot of "uhs" in my speech if I'm ad-libbing. I tend to type very quickly and I can also come up with a script without much forethought, so a half hour of writing can give me 2-3 pages, or a 10 to 15 minute podcast. If I'm going to be running out somewhere and not next to my computer, I save the script to my Dropbox and open it on the iPhone when I'm ready to record. Yes, you can record memos on an iPhone and move to another app!
- On the iPhone (the 3G or 3GS have the Voice Memo app), open up Voice Memos, attach your headset to the phone, and start recording. Write down the approximate times of any edit points. The edit points are when I really goof up, have too many pauses or "uhms" in my speech, or when I sneeze or cough.
- When the recording is finished, sync to your Mac. The M4A audio file appears in the Voice Memos in iTunes.
- Open up GarageBand and create a new Podcast. If you have a male voice, delete the female voice track, or vice versa.
- Drag the M4A file to the podcast timeline and drop it.
- Do any necessary editing to get rid of major issues. I used to be completely picky about editing; now, for the sake of brevity, I do as little editing as I can.
- Add the intro and outro music to the Jingles track in GarageBand. Pick something short for the intro music -- mine is one of the standard GarageBand tunes, and it lasts about 7 seconds at the beginning. The outro music should be longer so that it can play in the background while you're closing things up.
- Listen to the transitions and levels to make sure that everything sounds OK. Increase voice volume if necessary. Make sure that ducking (voice is louder than the music when both are playing) is working properly.
- Add the episode artwork (an icon) and any tags. I came up with a simple podcast graphic and I'm sticking with it. If the podcast becomes popular enough, I'll probably hire a designer to come up with a REAL graphic I can use.
- Share the podcast with iTunes, edit the tags (Command-I) in iTunes, and change the equalizer settings to voice and spoken word.
- Email the file along with your post to email@example.com. This creates a blog entry with an audio player in it. Since there is an RSS feed for the Posterous blog, that is picked up by Feedburner and tags are added so that the final feed is acceptable to iTunes.
- When I receive notification that the podcast is in Posterous, I go to the podcast and make sure it's looking (and sounding) good.
One hint for good sound is to make sure that you're not wearing a shirt or jacket with a zipper on it, as the microphone can bang against that and make a clicking noise. I learned that lesson the hard way.
You don't need to use Posterous, by the way. If you are blogging with iWeb, you can use Send Podcast to iWeb in GarageBand to eliminate the tag editing in iTunes and emailing steps. You also don't need to follow this process for good podcasting -- it just works very well for me and your mileage may definitely vary. If you're always going to be recording from your Mac, there's no need to use an iPhone to record a voice memo.
If you're more into short blasts of audio information than long, thought-out podcasts, you may want to try iPhone apps such as WorldVoice Radio [iTunes Link] or AudioBoo [iTunes Link]. AudioBoo lets you record podcasts up to 5 minutes long, which might be just long enough for most people. WorldVoice Radio gives you less time to record, and only sends a tweet to warn people of your podcast. I tried using AudioBoo's integration with Posterous and it worked very well to send the podcast directly to my blog and eventually have it end up in my feed file. There's only one problem; it's impossible, at least at this point, to add the intro / outro music to a podcast recorded with AudioBoo.
Now that I'm having fun with podcasting again, I'll probably keep changing my process until it works exactly the way I want it to, and I'll probably also benefit from new and useful podcasting tools that I'm sure someone will develop for the iPhone. Let me and other TUAW readers know through the comments if you do a podcast, and what tools you use for quick podcasting.
For the podcasting tools you might want if you plan to go beyond the phone-to-Posterous workflow, take a look at Dan Benjamin's low-medium-hifi gear suggestions.


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My step-mum is 83, has advanced Alzheimer's and lives in a care home in Northampton.
She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2003 and soon after, she and dad decided it would be a good idea to have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) drawn up for when she reached the stage where she could no longer mange her own affairs
The experience taught me a lot, and I'd like to share with you what I've learned about EPAs and their replacement – the Lasting Power of Attorney.
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
An Enduring Power of Attorney enables you to make decisions about someone else's property and money. The person who grants you permission is known as a 'donor', and you subsequently become their 'attorney'.
It goes without saying that being granted an EPA is a considerable responsibility, and it's therefore vital that any decision you make on the donor's behalf is in their best interests (I highly recommend reading this page for further information: Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice).
An overview of EPA rules
There are some general rules which apply to EPAs – four of which I'd like to draw your attention to in this blog:
1. Who can make a power of attorney?
In order to make a power of attorney, you need to be capable of making decisions for yourself – otherwise known as having mental capacity. Please seek professional advice if you're unsure, but disabilities and issues that commonly prevent your ability to make decisions in the eyes of the law include:
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Alcohol and drug misuse
- Side-effects of medical treatment
2. Who can be an attorney?
Anyone can be an attorney providing they are over 18 years of age and capable of making decisions.
3. Is more than one attorney allowed?
Yes. Joint attorneys can either act together or independently.
4. What are an attorney's responsibilities?
When granted an EPA, you must:
- act in the best interests of the donor;
- only undertake the things the donor has authorised you to do;
- not ask anyone else to carry out the duties;
- keep separate, up-to-date accounts of the donor's financial affairs.
How to register an Enduring Power of Attorney
If you need to use an EPA after someone has lost their mental capacity, it must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. Before doing so, you need to notify the donor, any additional attorneys and at least three of the donor's nearest relatives.
Once you've provided notice, you'll need to complete form EP2PG, which comes with a registration fee. You may be among those who don't have to pay the fee, but to find out more, I recommend taking a look at the Ministry of Justice's website.
It's important to note that it can take a few weeks to register with the Office of Public Guardian (10-12 weeks is not unusual).
Ending an EPA
Once you have finished dealing with someone's affairs, or they no longer want you to, there are a number of ways an EPA can be withdrawn, including:
- you, as the attorney, can say you no longer want the EPA;
- the donor can cancel it;
- a court order can demand it;
- the court can end an EPA if the attorney is deemed to have abused their position or used excessive pressure to make the donor issue the EPA.
And finally… Lasting Powers of Attorney
In 2007, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).
Donors can change their EPA to an LPA if desired. Thankfully, it's remarkably straightforward; if the former is not registered, they can simply destroy it and complete an LPA form (an LPA isn't valid until it has been registered).
EPAs that have been registered can alternatively be kept and an LPA registered to deal with the donor's personal welfare (something for which an EPA cannot be used).
Despite the replacement, EPAs are still in use today and act as a source of comfort for many. My step-mum's EPA is still valid and it's a relief knowing that her affairs are now organised and, if I need to speak to anyone, they know who I am.


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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-727?page=comments#action_12315318 ] Jeremy Boynes commented on GERONIMO-727: ---------------------------------------- You are attempting to get the attribute's value and the bean is offline so there is no target to access; the framework will try and return the offline value which needs to be persistent. This is separate from the first issue which does appear to be a problem with the lifecycle. > Problem determining attribute type in GBeanInstance.getAttribute > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: GERONIMO-727 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-727 > Project: Geronimo > Type: Bug > Components: kernel > Versions: 1.0-M3 > Reporter: Aaron Mulder > > If the Jetty port is taken (by a separate Tomcat instance) there is a series of exceptions generated during startup. Some of these are: > java.net.BindException: Address already in use > Exception occured while attempting to fully start: objectName=geronimo.server:J2EEApplication=null,J2EEModule=org/apache/geronimo/ > Server,J2EEServer=geronimo,j2eeType=GBean,name=JettyWebConnector > java.lang.IllegalStateException: Cannot transition to running state from failed > java.lang.IllegalStateException: Attribute is not persistent Attribute Name: address, Type: class java.net.InetSocketAddress, GBeanInstance: Jetty Connector HTTP > at org.apache.geronimo.gbean.runtime.GBeanAttribute.getPersistentValue(GBeanAttribute.java:324) > at org.apache.geronimo.gbean.runtime.GBeanInstance.getAttribute(GBeanInstance.java:627) > at org.apache.geronimo.kernel.basic.BasicKernel.getAttribute(BasicKernel.java:163) > at org.apache.geronimo.system.main.ProgressBarStartupMonitor.wrapUp(ProgressBarStartupMonitor.java:175) > The last one is the one that concerns me here. The attribute in question is JettyConnector.getAddress, which is clearly not persistent (there's no setter, and the declaration in the GBeanInfo says it's not persistent). However, the logic in GBeanInstance.getAttribute:627 seems to conclude that an attribute is persistent based on the state of the GBean not based on the characteristics of the attribute itself -- I'm not sure what's going on here. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Learn the details of Spora ransomware, a new generation threat using efficient infection channels, advanced crypto and a diversified ransom payment service.
What is Spora ransomware? (Apr. 2017)
When it seemed that the sophistication of ransomware attacks had reached its peak, the ill-minded developers of the new Spora ransomware proved the opposite. This strain was discovered in early January 2017. Researchers who analyzed the obtained samples started emphasizing right away that they're dealing with an infection crafted by high-profile threat actors, possibly the group that's behind such extortion monsters as Locky and Cerber. It shortly become obvious that the Spora propagation campaign is well-orchestrated and the code of the perpetrating program itself is professional to the bone. This ransomware encrypts victims' files in what's called the autopilot mode. It denotes a mechanism where the pest completes the entire contamination and crypto chain without producing any in- or outbound traffic. Such a technique is a big obstacle for detection with conventional antimalware software.
The Spora ransom Trojan originally targeted users in Russia and a number of other East European states where the Russian operating system localization is common. By January 24, though, the distribution began expanding to other parts of the globe, including the Netherlands, Austria, and more. A plausible explanation of this is that the ransomware authors had conducted some testing and fine-tuning of their baddie before hitting the more traditional locations for online extortion campaigns.
The ransomware in question is deposited on Windows machines through spam waves and exploits. The latter vector engages the RIG-V exploit kit, a notorious malware deployment framework that harnesses software vulnerabilities to inject offending code behind the scenes. The spam-based entry point, in its turn, revolves around fake invoices for the most part. These automatically generated emails carry booby-trapped ZIP attachments with HTA files inside. What's particularly disconcerting is that the attackers are using a double extension trick to make these malicious HTA objects look like harmless Microsoft Office documents or PDFs. This way, the probability of recipients opening these files grows by far. Further compromise workflow involves JavaScript code that lands into a computer's Temp path and then fires a random-named executable.
As part of the intrusion, Spora opens a DOCX (Microsoft Word) file that displays an error dialog about file format and extension mismatch. This is a way to distract the victim from what's happening in the background. Meanwhile, the ransomware scans the local drives and network shares for about 20 types of files, including ones with the .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .rtf, .jpg, .jpeg, .rar, .zip, .psd, and .sqlite extension. Items stored in Program Files, Windows and Games folders are ignored – that's probably because the malefactors need the system running stable. It's worth mentioning that the infection targets a fairly scarce range of data formats at this point, at least compared to the majority of file-encrypting Trojans in the wild.
Having found the victim's most important data entries, Spora ransomware leverages a complex fusion of AES and RSA cryptosystems to lock those files down. It does not modify filenames along the way. Then, it displays an HTML ransom note whose name matches a unique 25-character ID assigned to the plagued system. It's this ID that should be entered in the Personal Area authorization box in the ransom note. Once this is done, the victim will end up on the decryption service titled Client Page (located at spora.bz/spora.biz). To proceed, they are required to synchronize their machine with the malicious system by uploading the .KEY file that was created by the Trojan during the compromise. This synchronization is a completely new thing on the ransomware arena. Its purpose is to allow the service to rate a particular computer in terms of the value of encrypted data. The size of the ransom is a derivative of this routine, so it's not going to be identical for different victims. The cost of full recovery may range from $79 to about $300, depending on the volume of hostage data and its importance. By the way, the Client Page section called My Purchasings includes alternative, cheaper features such as immunity, removal, file restore, and test recovery of two files.
If confronted with the Spora ransomware, users should commence the troubleshooting from some of the best practices of crypto virus removal and data restoration. The ransom is the last resort rather than the only option – keep that in mind.
Spora ransomware automated removal and data recovery
Owing to an up-to-date database of malware signatures and intelligent behavioral detection, the recommended software can quickly locate the infection, eradicate it and remediate all harmful changes. So go ahead and do the following:
1. Download and install the antimalware tool. Open the solution and have it check your PC for PUPs and other types of malicious software by clicking the Start Computer Scan button
2. Rest assured the scan report will list all items that may harm your operating system. Select the detected entries and click Fix Threats to get the troubleshooting completed.
Data recovery toolkit to the rescue
Some strains of ransomware delete the original files after the encryption routine has been completed. As hostile as this activity appears, it can play into your hands. There are applications designed to revive the information that was obliterated because of malfunctioning hardware or due to accidental removal. The tool called Data Recovery Pro by ParetoLogic features this type of capability therefore it can be applied in ransom attack scenarios to at least get the most important files back. So download and install the program, run a scan and let it do its job.
Spora ransomware manual removal and file recovery
Some ransomware strains terminate themselves after completing the encryption job on a computer, but some don't. Furthermore, the Spora virus may prevent victims from using popular antimalware tools in order to stay on board for as long as possible. Under the circumstances, it may be necessary to utilize the Safe Mode with Networking or System Restore functionality.
Remove Spora ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking
- Restart the machine. When the system begins loading back up, keep pressing the F8 key with short intervals. The Windows Advanced Options Menu (Advanced Boot Options) screen will appear.
- Use arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and hit Enter. Log on with the user account infected by the ransomware.
- Click on the Search icon next to the Start menu button. Type msconfig in the search field and select the System Configuration option in the results. Go to the Boot tab in the upper part of the GUI.
- Under Boot options, select Safe boot and click the Apply button. A prompt will appear to reboot the computer so that the changes take effect. Select the Restart option and wait for the system to load into Safe Mode. Again, log on with the ransomware-stricken user account.
In Safe Mode, the ransom Trojan won't keep security software from running or otherwise thwart troubleshooting. Open your preferred web browser, download and install an antimalware tool of choice and start a full system scan. Have all the detected ransomware components removed in a hassle-free way.
Get rid of Spora ransomware using System Restore
- Open Windows Advanced Options Menu as described in the previous section: hit F8 repeatedly when the PC is starting up. Use arrow keys to highlight the Safe Mode with Command Prompt entry. Hit Enter.
- In the Command Prompt window, type cd restore and hit Enter
- Type rstrui.exe in the new command line and press Enter
- When the System Restore screen pops up, click Next, select a restore point that predates the contamination, and use the application's controls to roll back the system to this earlier state.
Be advised that even after the ransomware is removed, files will still be encrypted and inaccessible. The malicious code cleanup part, however, is important because it keeps a relapse of the infection from occurring further on and eliminates all opportunistic malware.
Backups can make your day
Restore previous versions of encrypted files
Checking one's options regarding this workaround is doable in two ways: through the Properties menu of each file or by means of the remarkable open-source tool called Shadow Explorer. We recommend the software-based way because it's automated, hence faster and easier. Just install the app and use its intuitive controls to get previous versions of the encrypted objects reinstated.
Alternatively, you can leverage the Previous Versions feature, which is native to Windows operating system. This method is more cumbersome that the use of ShadowExplorer, but it can help restore the most important individual files on condition that the ransomware failed to disable the Volume Snapshot Service on the computer. Right-click on a file of choice and select Properties. Then, go to the Previous Versions tab as illustrated below.
Go ahead and pick the file's latest backup version on the list. Use the Copy or Restore buttons to reinstate this object to a new path or to its original folder, respectively.
Ransomware Prevention Tips
- Toggle your email provider's anti-spam settings to filter out all the potentially harmful incoming messages. Raising the bar beyond the default protection is an important countermeasure for ransom Trojans.
- Define specific file extension restrictions in your email system. Make sure that attachments with the following extensions are blacklisted: .js, .vbs, .docm, .hta, .exe, .cmd, .scr, and .bat. Also, treat ZIP archives in received messages with extreme caution.
- Rename the vssadmin.exe process so that ransomware is unable to obliterate all Shadow Volume Copies of your files in one shot.
- Keep your Firewall active at all times. It can prevent crypto ransomware from communicating with its C&C server. This way, the threat won't be able to obtain cryptographic keys and lock your files.
- Back up your files regularly, at least the most important ones. This recommendation is self-explanatory. A ransomware attack isn't an issue as long as you keep unaffected copies of your data in a safe place.
- Use an effective antimalware suite. There are security tools that identify ransomware-specific behavior and block the infection before it can do any harm.
These techniques are certainly not a cure-all, but they will add an extra layer of ransomware protection to your security setup.
Spora ransomware evolution
Spora, which is a transliterated Russian word for "spore", denotes a new generation of crypto ransomware featuring high-profile propagation vectors combined with robust encryption practices. Judging by multiple sophisticated characteristics, this strain was cooked up by a professional online extortion group rather than newbies.
Once the malicious code injection has taken place, this hostile program deploys its complete attack chain without engaging network communication along the way. This capability allows it to fly under the radar of firewalls and security tools. Another adverse trait is its unique, well-orchestrated encryption routine involving several cipher layers.
The infection has gone through a number of distinct tweaks over time. The part below covers a retrospective background of the Spora ransomware as well as the current state of this rampant campaign.
First Spora iteration as a test run
This edition arrived at computers with malspam. The rogue emails would be camouflaged as invoices or scan copies of some documents. The attachments were ZIP archives with an HTA file inside. Since the latter had a double extension, the recipient's operating system would perceive it as a regular benign Word or PDF document. Once opened, the obfuscated HTA object would extract a malicious file named close.js to the machine's Temp path. This JavaScript item, in its turn, extracts a random-named executable that actually starts deploying the data scrambling routine.
In order to distract a victim from the bad things going on in the background, Spora fires up a .docx file whose content appears to be corrupted. An error dialog pops up to make this trick look more true-to-life.
Meanwhile, the ransomware traverses the hard drive and network repositories for data to be encrypted. The original variant of Spora only targeted files with the following extensions: .1cd, .7z, .accdb, .backup, .cd, .cdr, .dbf, .doc, .docx, .dwg, .jpg, .jpeg, .mdb, .odt, .pdf, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .sqlite, .tiff, .xls, .xlsx, and .zip. The pest would skip information stored under Program Files, Windows, and Games directories.
Then, Spora gets down to encryption proper. To this end, it generates RSA and AES key pair for every file, encodes the RSA key with the AES key, encrypts the latter with a separate public key and saves the entirety of this cryptographic information for all the victim's data to a .KEY file. The perpetrating program adds this file along with the ransom note to the desktop. The name of the HTML recovery how-to matches a user-specific ID string. The contents of this file proper originally looked like this:
Again, the instructions provided in this window are in Russian as far as the first version of the ransomware is concerned. It serves as a login page leading to the Spora decryption service titled the Client Page. To authenticate, the victim is supposed to enter the above-mentioned personal ID in there. Then, they need to synchronize their computer with the linked-to decryption portal. To do this, they must upload their .KEY file that the ransomware had dropped on the desktop.
It was apparent from the very beginning that Spora definitely stood out from the rest due to its sleek and intuitive payment service page. Furthermore, no other ransomware out there employs a multi-layered encryption mechanism like this one does.
Spora version 2: worldwide distribution and unprecedented PR
Aside from using spam, the crooks have started utilizing exploit kits to deposit the offending program onto computers. The ransom note created by the new variant is in English. Its name still sticks with the following pattern: [victim_ID].html. The unique identifier consists of four groups of hexadecimal characters separated by dashes, with five characters in each group. That's different from the previous edition, which generated longer IDs composed of five such clusters.
Similarly to its predecessor, Spora version 2 does not blemish encrypted files with any extensions. It does not alter filenames either. The range of targeted data formats has been considerably expanded beyond the original set of only 23 types. The encryption process proper did not undergo any noteworthy changes – it's still as complex, robust and uncrackable as before.
To add insult to injury, the infection has become yet more intelligent in terms of harvesting information and building victim profiles. It breaks one's files down into six categories based on their potential value for the user. These statistics, along with all the cryptographic details for a specific victim, are included in the .KEY file mentioned above. When the plagued user ends up on the Client Page, they still get a "Synchronization Required" warning.
Once the [victim_ID].KEY file has been uploaded via this interface, Spora payment portal analyzes the volume and importance of the target's locked data and automatically calculates the amount of Bitcoin that the user must pay to restore it. The section called "My Purchasings" reflects victim-specific prices for the following services: full restore, immunity, removal, and partial file restore. The immunity feature is interesting. If enabled, it supposedly prevents the same victim from being infected with Spora in the future. Again, the full decryption price varies from case to case. It's going to be lower for a home user than for an organization whose entire IT network got hit. Overall, the amount may range from $79 to $300.
No matter how bizarre it may sound, the latest variant of this ransomware goes with quality customer support. The Tor-protected Client Page includes a "Public Communication" pane, where victims can submit their questions and reviews. In a move never seen before, Spora operators provide ransom discounts for those who give their decryption service a good feedback that will encourage others to pay up with confidence that their data will be restored. Also, some users have reportedly got the payment deadline disabled this way.
Clever segmentation of victims' data, top-notch synchronization with plagued computers, rock-solid encryption in autopilot mode, and responsive customer service – these are all hallmark signs of the Spora ransomware in its current state. What's next? As its evolution is underway, further changes are imminent. Stay tuned to learn what else to be prepared for.
Revise your security status
Post-factum assessment of the accuracy component in malware removal scenarios is a great habit that prevents the comeback of harmful code or replication of its unattended fractions. Make sure you are good to go by running an additional safety checkup.


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Malloy talks up "Second Chance" program for drug offenders
Governor visits Danbury to emphasize need for the bill
DANBURY -- Less than a week after Republicans shut down the state House of Representatives to protest Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's suggestion that racism fueled opposition to his proposed criminal justice reforms, the governor visited a local treatment center to underline the need for the bill.
Malloy made no direct reference Monday to last week's walkout during his visit to the Midwestern Connecticut Council for Alcoholism. Instead, he focused on the five key areas he hopes to address with his Second Chance Society initiative.
The bill would reclassify certain nonviolent offenses -- for instance, making drug possession a misdemeanor instead of a felony -- and would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug possession. It would also reform the parole and pardon systems to give ex-offenders a better chance to get a job and a place to live.
"What we're trying to do is not so radical," Malloy told the 30 people gathered in the room -- a mix of clients and employees from the council, as well as people affiliated with the corrections system and the American Civil Liberties Union.
About a dozen states already have reduced drug possession penalties by eliminating or reducing mandatory minimum sentences on certain drug-related offenses.
Malloy unveiled his plan in February at Yale Law School, about two weeks before it was introduced in joint committee. The bill is now in the Senate.
Most Republicans oppose the bill because they say it's soft on crime.
One controversial component of the proposed legislation changes the application of school zones for possession offenses.
Under existing law, anyone convicted of possessing drugs within 1,500 feet of a school or day care center faces a mandatory minimum two-year prison sentence, even if the offense occurs in a private home.
Malloy said this is unfair to people in cities such as Danbury, Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford, which have large minority populations and where most neighborhoods fall into one of these zones. Suburban communities often don't have this problem.
"It has a hugely disproportionate impact, quite frankly, on people of color," the governor said.
Malloy proposes that the mandatory minimum two-year sentence apply only to possession in schools or day care centers themselves and not to private homes. Possession still carries a possible one-year sentence.
The bill would not change the three-year mandatory minimum sentence for selling drugs in these areas.
"I'm not making any excuses for sale," Malloy said.
Malloy said the reduction would save taxpayers money. About 500 people are incarcerated in the state for possession, at an average expense of $120 a night, he said.
The bill also contains initiatives to help people when they get out of prison, including job training and educational and housing opportunities.
"You can come out of jail and live on your cousin's couch for about six weeks -- that's about it," Malloy said.
Eric Critelli, 29, a self-identified recovering drug addict and alcoholic, said the governor's initiatives were important because he wouldn't have been able to remain clean for 15 months and counting without these types of services. By having a place to stay and receiving counseling through the council, he said he's been able to start a successful career as a chef and become a productive member of society.
"Every day is a good day for me compared to what my days used to be," Critelli said.
Joe Sullivan, the council's CEO, said Malloy has taken a lot of flak for saying the current law is discriminatory for people of color, adding there is also a lot of discrimination for people with addiction in general.
"I'm happy to take it," Malloy said with a shrug.
Sullivan used one of his clients as an example. The client was imprisoned on a drug charge and earned his accounting degree while in jail. When he was released, he was unable to find work because of his criminal record and so went into business for himself. It is doing well.
Malloy said he would also like to focus on treating addiction and changing the perception of it, something the $7 million federal grant the state received Monday will help do.
"One of the things we know is addiction is an equal-opportunity disease," Sullivan said.
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Documents: if you are a U.S citizen you do not need a passport to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Any government issued ID such as a driver's lisc is fine. However if you do have a passport you may want tot bring it just in case you want to visit the British Virgin Islands.
Local Caribbean Customs; A hearty Good Morning, Good Afternoon, or Good Evening is customary before any greeting. Things move a lot slower here in the Caribbean so relax and go with the flow…We have an expression for relaxing and chillin .. it's called " I'm limin"
Driving: We drive on the left hand side, however the steering wheel is on the left hand side like the states because our cars are imported from the U.S.The average speed is around 25MPH on rural roads. Keep left and you will always be right!
Transportatioon: The major car rentals at the airport include:
Budget, www.Budgetstt.com, 340.776.5774.
Avis, 340.774.1468
Hertz,. Hertz does not allow their cars to go on the car ferry to St. John.
Thrify and Dollar Car Rental l are located off of the airport property.
If you do not rent a car at the STT airport our taxi driver Mr. Scotland can pick you up at the airport and bring you to Stonehouse. You can call him in advance at 340-998-4195. he charges $20.pp.
St. Thomas airport Baggage Claim. Remember to pack light ...ths is a beach destination anything more than a tshirt and flip flops is overdressed. If you have checked bags it usually takes about 30 mins. for all the bags to arrive. It is best if 1 person goes to the rental car couner while the other waits on the bags. The airlines have baggage assistance in the bag claim areas hould you have any questions.
Some web sites of Interest
www.StThomasThisWeek.com A guide of very useful travel info. A copy of the magazine will be in your apt.
www.VINOW.com On line info on Ferry schedules etc.
www.SecretHarbourvi.com, The public beach as secret harbour offers gret snorkeling.
www.Daydreamervi.com Catamaran daysail to St. John and the BVI.
www.aadivers.com the watersports center at Secret Harbour.
www.TropicalWeddingsvi.com Get married or do a vow renewal on the beach!
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While most stories across the commonwealth focus on a district's or school's success implementing a targeted program to benefit students, this is a story about one school's successful effort to include one child with significant needs. Nazareth Area Middle School would like to introduce you to Mikayla Resh.Mikayla Resh was born with severe brain injuries resulting in cerebral palsy and she uses a wheelchair. Her family moved into the district and in first grade Mikayla was placed in a fully inclusive setting. While inclusion is not easy, it can also be easy when a district is committed to making it happen. In this case, Nazareth Area school District adapted to the child, not making the child adapt to the school district. With a highly individualized program just for her, Mikayla successfully made the transition from elementary school to middle school and is now preparing to enter high school.Recognizing that all school age curriculum would be beyond Mikayla, who functions on the level of a six-month old, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) included goals that were worthwhile and attainable, which are social, sensory and switch related*. With a full team that includes Mikayla's mom, Mikayla's schedule is crafted to make sure she is in a classroom setting the whole day so she can interact with the teacher and the other students. While there are certain teachers who work with Mikayla exceptionally, the overall Nazareth Area School District has been wonderful. And the students in Mikayla's class have benefited as well.
In third grade, Mikayla's classmates wrote the book "Our Friend, Mikayla," because they felt it was important to educate children about people with disabilities so they know to treat them the same way they treat others. Their book describes the unique way Mikayla does everyday activities; she eats through a tube in her stomach and uses a ramp to get in and out of the school bus. Recently, the Bubel/Aiken Foundation chose the book to pay for it to be published. The grant announcement was made by American idol finalist Clay Aiken himself who came to the school to read to the students and meet Mikayla.


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And you don't just have to take it from us. In last year's staff survey, 74% of respondents said that they would recommend the House of Commons as a good place to work, whether they have been working here for some time or have recently joined us.
The House of Commons is committed to being an inclusive employer. At the House of Commons we aim to provide a positive, inclusive working environment where people are valued for the skills and experience that they bring to work. Our aim is to be representative of the society we serve. This means making parliament more accessible, diverse and free from discrimination. All staff deserve, and should expect, to be treated with respect for who they are and what they do. This treatment should be consistent and inclusive. Inclusivity means not excluding people on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity, or any other irrelevant attribute.


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Company of Heroes 2: OKW Commander - Elite Armor Doctrine DLC Steam Gift
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OKW Commander: Elite Armor Doctrine
Use superior equipment and experienced crewmen to augment your armored forces. Plan your tactics with Signal Relay or recover your armor with an Emergency Repair. Use the Veteran Panzer IV Ausf J. group bolstered with veteran Panzer Commanders to spearhead the assault.
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Students develop a unique set of highly desirable skills
The Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Analysis was designed specifically for students who seek a career as an intelligence analyst (either in the U.S. government or the private sector). Students learn innovative ways to structure their thinking to solve complex real-world problems when there is both time pressure and a lack of reliable information. The program highlights the continually evolving nature of intelligence analysis, with an emphasis on employing new academic research into analytic methods. Students develop a unique set of highly desirable skills including:
Cognitive Skills: how to think and reason rigorously
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Students select one of two possible concentrations: National Security Intelligence (for those who desire a career in the U.S. government) or Global Competitive Intelligence (for those who desire a career in the private sector). In addition, they have the opportunity to develop a customized Subject-Matter Specialty to equip them to address a major national security threat, business challenge, or geographic area.


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Blenheim Palace wedding photographer by Bruce Neville.
Blenheim Palace provides a setting of unrivalled splendour in which to create your own fairy-tale Wedding Ceremony and Reception. As guests enter Blenheim Palace through the Woodstock Gate they will come across the view of the lake and Vanbrugh's Grand Bridge once called "the finest view in England" by Lord Randolph Churchill. This spectacular view will be the start of your special day that will provide you and your guests with life-long memories.
We are frequently asked if we have worked at a particular wedding venue before. As one of the top wedding photographers in Sussex we have worked at literally hundreds of wedding venues across the country, so frequently the answer is no. As photographers we thrive on fresh and new locations. Blenheim Palace is one location we would love to photograph.
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The carbine shown here was made in Samuel C. Robinson's Arms Manufactory located at 9th and Arch Streets in Richmond, Virginia.
Robinson produced approximately 1900, .52 caliber carbines for the Confederate government between late 1862 and early 1863, this is serial number 1468. In early 1863 the Confederate Government bought out Robinson's manufactory and continued to produce the same carbine, minus the S. C. Robinson name on the barrel and lock plate. Based on this carbine's markings it can be estimated that it was made in February 1863. At this time the Confederate government was straining every nerve to arm its fast growing cavalry corps, consequently it would have been immediately put into service.
Such a high quality carbine was no doubt highly prized by the Confederate Cavalryman and he did all that he could to keep it; the names L.S. Good and F.M. Scott are cut into the carbine's stock.
I have done extensive research to try and determine who these men were. The difficulty being that so many men could have the same initials, or even just one initial and the last name in the Confederate records. I have researched the names with the assumption that they would be in the same regiment, but that is not necessarily so. I was never able to identify which two men it was who owned the gun. The closest I could locate were Seddon Goode, of Young's Cavalry 2nd & 3rd Virginia and F.M. Scott of Co A, 2nd Virginia Cavalry. I do not consider these two as being a positive identification.
Serial number 1468, shown here is very well marked. The serial number is found on the lock, the underside of the barrel, the backside of the sling bar and on the frame's tang. The company name, Richmond address and year are clearly stamped into the topside of the barrel and the lock plate. All of the markings are crisp and clear and the metal is beautifully smooth and has a rich, deep patina. The bore is very good, the rifling remains strong.


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4 South Indian Destinations that will Compel to you Click Amazing Pictures
India is surely one of the most amazingly beautiful countries of the world. From North to South it is covered with awe-inspiring locations. The hill stations like Narkanda, Pauri, Shoghi, abode their own share of beauty in the form of snowy highlands and blossoming orchards. Whereas, the western part of India is sheathed with grandeur of royal palaces, lakes and golden sand. North Eastern India offers the most tranquil and picturesque landscape in the form of green tea-gardens and soaring hills.
However, the most serene part of the country is surely the South. South India not only holds the crown of being most the cleanest and peaceful part of the Nation but also tops the chart of being a favourite of the tourists. It has many destinations that will compel to you click amazing pictures.
From beaches to temples, hills to gardens, it has got it all. South India is blessed with some of the most scenic spots. The wilderness of Munnar, splendour of Mysore, serenity of Coorg and beauty of Ernakulam casts spell on the travellers.
Listed below are some of the most amazing locations of South India for Photography-
1. Alleppey – Backwaters
Luminously green gardens set against the mesmeric backwaters, make Alleppey, one of the best Tourist Destinations in South India.
Click sunset snaps at Alappuzha Beach or Vikasanam or morning pictures at Punnapra Beach or Marari Beach. All the beaches here at extremely clean and scenic. You can also choose to take staggering selfies at Finishing Point and Punnamada Lake.
A voyage in a boat through the hypnotizing backwaters of Alleppey is sure to rob your heart. Palm fringed steep waterways curving via the vast expanse of paddy meadows and the tiny villages settled along each side of the canal offer attractive views. The wondrous vistas of flocks of ducks gliding around the shores and mini birds flying high in the sky will be stored in the heart.
2. Kodaikanal
The Kodaikanal Lake is one of the most tranquil places to visit and to take breath-taking pictures. The scenic locales of Bear Shola Waterfalls, Silver Casacade Waterfalls and Fairy falls offer enthralling occasions to take awe-inspiring pictures. The Churches near the lake like CSI Christ the King's Church and St. Peters Church are built artistically, and are ideal for those Social Media posts.
3. Pondicherry
The shoreline of 32 Kms palm-fringed beaches, backwaters, fishing hamlets, the international city of Auroville, the French boulevard township with its French heritage, makes Pondicherry a haven for the photographers. Auroville Beach has topped the list of being a favoured destination of nature lovers.
Twilight pics from the beachside to sunrise clicks from the boat, this beach will offer you immense opportunities to fill the camera's memory with some astounding images. Not just Auroville, Paradise beach & French Beach are also extremely beauty. Beaches are not just enough Temples like Iyyanarappan Temple and Chinna Kottakuppam Pachai Vazhi Amman Temple are quite pleasing.
4. Coorg
Coorg is certainly one of the most stunning hill stations, bounded by the immaculate mountains. The serenity of the place makes it an ideal destination for backpacking in India. Temples, churches, forts are not just enough; places like Abbey Falls, Nishani Hills/Coffee Hills and Bellatti Coffee Gardens are also amazingly beautiful.
Well, this is not enough; South India has enough extraordinarily soul-stirring locations that are perfect for pictures. So, a trip to the South is something that every photographer enjoys to the fullest. If you are not a photographer then these places will surely ignite the photographer hidden in you. A lot of nice backpacking hotels and hostels make this region all the more preferred for travlleing.
So, kick-start your South India Voyage Now!


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You can now support Face2Face Educational Trust online, using our give.net donation page from Stewardship.
Perhaps you would like to be one of the 200 supporters who give to the Trust in prayer, time & financial support.
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