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the same, yesterday, today and forever. Heb. 13:8.
ISA.31:5: As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem;defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it. The 1335 days of Dan12:12 were due to expire in 1917 Nearly 2,500 yrs later, Jerusalem was freed from its centuries long domination under the Turks,on 9 Dec1917 by General Allenby. The official Air Force records, states that the secret of the success which crowned Allenby's achievement was domination in the air by the British airmen "as birds flying".
Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? shall a nation be brought forth at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Isaiah 66:8
The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century honorific arch located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum. It was constructed in c. 82 AD by the Roman Emperor Domitian shortly after the death of his older brother Titus to commemorate Titus' victories, including the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck. Luke 23: 28-29. "The days are coming": 37 yrs later, Titus sieged Jeru-salem
OLD TESTAMENT SIGNS OF THE ENDTIMES: 1 Horseless carriages or automobiles (Nahum2:3-4).2 Airplanes (Isa31:5). 3 Desert blooming as a rose (Isa35:1). 4 Alignment of 10 nation western confederacy-EU (Dan2 & 7). 5 Knowledge Explosion(Dan.12:4). 6 Great increases in travel Dan12:4
Oct 4th, 2012: Hurricane Sandy S T O R M , earthquake and hurricane prophecy revealed by Paul (Five Fold) onsite and by email. Repeated warnings ignored on facebook, LinkedIn, twitter, websites and blogs, with emails sent directly to many Christian leaders and global ministries.
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For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines and earthquakes in divers places. But all these things are the beginning of travail.Matt.24:7-8
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How long does marijuana (THC) stay in your system
Last reviewed by Editorial Team on September 4th, 2018.
Marijuana Facts
Marijuana or herbal cannabis is a drug or substance that is used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The principal component of marijuana that warrants its use recreationally is known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
The amount of THC in marijuana determines its potency and therefore, determines the duration and severity of its effects on the body . THC has a psychoactive or mind altering effect which changes normal brain activity or function, which is why most people use it to get the feeling of being "stoned" or "high". Marijuana exists in different forms which includes synthetic, endogenous form and plant form.
The plant form is the most commonly used type due to ease of availability and access. The plant forms include sativa and indica. Marijuana is prepared from shredded leaves, stems and dried flower buds from the cannabis plant.
How long does marijuana (THC) stay in your blood, saliva, urine, hair, brain, breast milk or your entire system
Marijuana users and non- users alike seek to answer one question, "How long does marijuana stay in your system even if you smoke once " To answer this question, one has to first understand that marijuana is just like any other drug. It therefore undergoes the same processing mechanism by the body, just like other drugs. This is known as pharmacokinetics or simply, "What the body does to the drug."
What happens when marijuana (THC) enters the body?
THC has to undergo administration, distribution, metabolism and finally excretion. Marijuana is administered by inhalation, smoke, a paste and other different forms. Thereafter it is distributed in the body and then metabolized or broken down into simpler constituents or metabolites which the body can actually get to use.
Finally, the body gets rid of it via different excretory organs such as the kidneys and the skin, which then gets released into the urine, sweat, saliva or even the hair.
It is quite difficult to determine exactly how long the marijuana stays in your system. However, this can be determined using drug tests that are performed on body samples such as the urine, hair, blood, nails and saliva.
The drug can be detected in the body within a specific detection window, which is simply the length of time in days following substance usage, that sequentially collected samples will continue to produce positive drug test results.
To understand how this detection process works, one needs to know that the active component of the marijuana, THC, is actually absorbed by the fatty component of different organs in our body, including the brain. Factors that affect the detection window include the drug dosage, the route of entry, frequency of use and rate of metabolism. In addition, the test sensitivity and specificity also affect the detection window.
How long THC is found in urine?
The most commonly used detection sample is urine because it has higher detection of cannabis metabolites, has a longer detection time and is much cheaper because urine samples are easy to collect. However, there are also factors that determine how long the THC stays within your urine. These include, your weight, your body fat, how much "weed" you have used and how often you use the "weed".
THC appears positive in the urine sample within 2 – 5 hours of use. The amount of time it remains in the urinary system is dependent on how often you use the marijuana. Let us classify frequency of use by: one timers, moderate users, frequent users, heavy users and heavy pot smokers. According to research done to determine how long marijuana stays in your body, the average is that it stays for several days ranging from 3 – 30 days after use.
Specific time frames in relation to frequency of use are: 1- 6 days for one time users, 7- 13 days for moderate users, 15 days or more for frequent users, 30 days or more for heavy users and a whopping 45- 90 days for heavy pot smokers AFTER QUITTING! Therefore, heavy pot smokers can quit smoking pot today but the urine will still continue to show THC for the next 45- 90 days.
Detection time for THC in saliva and hair follicles
Drugs tests that use saliva will give a positive THC result within 1 hour of use but positive results only last up to a maximum of 12 hours after use. The hair drug test shows positive results for THC 7 days after use but can go up to a maximum of 90 days, in some cases up to 3 years from the time it was used because of the fact that THC can be stored in the hair follicles.
Cannabis has a long half- life of about 67 days, which makes it particularly difficult to determine whether a positive result in a chronic cannabis user is due to a new episode of abuse or due to continued excretion of the residual drug. However, the half- life varies depending on the quantity of THC in the type of cannabis being used.
It is also worth noting that the more one takes the marijuana, the longer it will linger on within your system and the higher the chances of it getting detected in different tests. For example, chronic marijuana users that smoke a joint once every 6 weeks will have positive THC results for many years to come. This is because the THC will have bound to the body fats, as well as the hair follicles, so if one keeps smoking pot and does not have a hair-cut, the samples will continually give positive THC results.
How to get weed out of your system? Detoxification of marijuana
Following drug abuse, there are unpleasant effects or personal decisions that prompt the user to seek withdrawal from the use of marijuana.
According to the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criterion, cannabis intoxication is based on:
- Recent use of cannabis
- Clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (e.g, impaired motor co-ordination, euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired judgement, social withdrawal) that developed during, or shortly after cannabis use.
- Two (or more) of the following signs, developing within 2 hours of cannabis use:
- Conjunctival injection
- Increased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Tachycardia
- The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by another mental disorder.
From the diagnostic criteria described above, detoxification follows the level of intoxication. However, it should be noted that marijuana detoxification has unestablished and inconclusive research. Therefore, guidelines for marijuana detoxification are not fully and reliably established.
The insufficient availability of standard detoxification guidelines can be attributed to the fact that marijuana's main active component, THC, is fat soluble. Therefore, it is quite difficult for researchers to develop a regimen or drug that will completely rid the user of the THC from the body fats, as well as the THC in the brain.
Cannabis intoxication can be classified as acute intoxication and chronic intoxication. Acute intoxication is observed within 45 minutes up to 2 hours of marijuana use by inhalation and includes physiological signs such as palpitations, dizziness, cough, tachycardia, xerostomia and increased sensitivity to light. Psychological signs include increased mental activity and talkativeness.
Acute intoxication presents with the sensations such as improved social sensitivity, improved self-awareness, enhanced sexual experiences and a feeling of calm and relaxation. Chronic intoxication presents in users that abuse marijuana every 6 weeks for at list 2 years and has a major effect of altering cognitive processes.
Chronic intoxication is characterized by intermittent episodes of acute intoxication and has certain implications on the user such as that of not being able to perform activities without using cannabis and there is diminished intellectual capacity.
Cannabis use is also associated with delirium which is characterized by impaired cognition and performance of tasks, resulting in impairment of memory, perception, attention deficit and slowed reaction time. High dose of marijuana is associated with impaired levels of consciousness.
The detoxification process seeks to reduce and eventually eliminate the above symptoms and signs. Despite insufficient data, detoxification of cannabis uses the same principles as that of detoxification of other substances of abuse. The process of detoxification combines both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic methods.
The major difficulty with getting rid of the cannabis is that its active component, THC, binds to fats in the body. Psychological counseling has proven to be the most effective method of dealing with marijuana abuse and it has long term results, as it addresses the patients' attitude towards the use of the drug and also seeks to change the behavior pattern that prompted the user to begin taking the marijuana in the first place.
The psychotherapeutic method is commonly used and involves abstinence and support. Abstinence is divided into 3 phases which are medical, psychological and social phases.
During the medical phase, the patient can be hospitalized, or can be carefully monitored by qualified healthcare providers on an outpatient basis by the use of urine drug screens, which can detect cannabis for up to 4 weeks after use and the use of pharmacological agents to lessen the withdrawal symptoms.
During hospitalization, the marijuana user is treated with activated charcoal, in the case of marijuana overdose which is commonly due to ingestion of cannabis. Intra venous fluids are also used to balance the patients fluid levels and the withdrawal side effects are commonly treated with benzodiazepines.
The psychological phase involves withdrawal effects that are experienced such as intense dreams during sleep, which can cause sleep disturbances. The social phase involves the last phase of abstinence, which involves the patients' reduced interaction with social situations or environment, that initially contributed to the start of the abuse of marijuana.
For example, during the social phase, the marijuana addict can avoid interaction with friends that have continued to abuse marijuana. Support can be achieved through the use of individual, family, and group psychotherapies.
Despite extensive research, there are no recommended drugs for detoxification of marijuana. However, certain drugs will ease the process of withdrawal symptoms if the drug user is adherent to the regimen being used. Pharmacological agents that have shown to help in withdrawal of marijuana abuse includes anticonvulsants such as valproate sodium and antidepressants such as fluoxetine, mirtazepine and nefazadone.
It should be noted that these drugs only help to reduce the cravings but however, they increase irritability, anxiety and tiredness. Ironically, oral THC and lithium carbonate have shown better results in detoxification of marijuana. THC, in combination with lofexidine, helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and also reduce depressive episodes associated with withdrawal. This combination also reduces sleep problems, anxiety and cravings.
Other remedies and adjuncts used in the management of detoxification of marijuana include use of shampoos, capsules, mouthwashes and teas. All these remedies work principally as diuretics, thus they work by diluting the THC constituents in the urine.
This method helps to reduce the detection of the THC in the urine, but it also alters the composition urine such as the creatinine levels. Another method that helps the process of detoxifying marijuana from the body is by physical exercise. This will help burn the fats that are the storage places for the THC.
In conclusion, marijuana stays in the system for an average of 4 weeks, depending on the type of marijuana being used and how frequently it is used. In heavy marijuana smokers, it can stay for a period of more than 90 days, following the last use. It stays for longer in the body because its active component, THC, is fat soluble and hence it is stored in the body fat.
The detoxification process of marijuana intoxication depends on whether the user is in the acute or chronic phase. However, regardless of the phase, the process involves psychotherapeutic counseling as well as pharmacological methods. Detoxification of marijuana is particularly a slow process because of the binding capacity of the THC to fats in the body.
- Alison M. Diaper, Fregus D. Law & Jan K. Melicher. Pharmacological Strategies For Detoxification. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, February 2014.
- Grotenhermen Franjo. Clinical Pharmacokinetics Of Cannabinoids. Journal Of Cannabis Therapeutics, Vol.3(1) 2003, Hűrth, Germany.
- Hahn RK, Abers L et al. Psychiatry (2003-2004 Edition). Current Clinical Strategies Publishing. California, USA.
- Paul L, Cary MS. The Marijuana Detection Window: Determining The Length Of Time Cannabinoids Will Remain In Urine Following Smoking. A Critical Review Of Relevant Research And Cannabinoid Detection Guidance For Drug Courts. National Drug Court Institute. April 2006. Vol.IV.No 2
- Semple D, Smith R et al. Oxford Handbook Of Psychiatry (2005) 1st Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
- Thomas Lundqvist. AGuide To Quitting Marijuana And Hashish, Drug Addiction Treatment Centre Lund University Hospital.Lund, Sweden.
- Winstock A, Lea t. Management Of Cannabis withdrawal. National Cannabis Prevention and Information Center, Sydney South West Area Health Service.
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I've been in denial that Christmas is upon us. Despite the cold winter weather, the Christmas spirit has been notably absent. The tree, chopped down, brought home and put up the day after Thanksgiving, still sits half decorated. We've made two paper ornaments (ten more to go). Christmas presents are in the early stages of being made (and by early I mean that I have only just hatched a plan this very morning with the help of Pinterest and a cup of coffee).
The holiday spirit I felt when this picture was taken has fled the building. I blame the Spare the Air alerts we've had the past couple of weeks. Cold weather, and we can't light the fireplace. How am I supposed to get into the holiday spirit without a crackling fire?
Before presents can be worked on, though, these must be finished.
Now that my bout of Bah! Humbug! has been properly documented, time to get on to the holiday sewing. Fellow handmade holiday-makers, have you finished your holiday makes?
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Top: WhoWhatWear x Target | Jeans: c/o DL1961 | Shoes: Steve Madden | Clutch: Kate Spade | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Jewelry: Michele, David Yurman
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I love everything about this!!! Your polka dot top and clutch are so adorable!!
Thank you! I am wearing this top nonstop!Delete
LOVE! I hadn't heard about this latest Target collab and am definitely going to need to check it out! And how fun is that clutch?! I totally thought it was Betsey Johnson, by the way! Way to go, Kate Spade! :)
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Awesome look!! Your clutch is the absolute cutest!!
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I am in love with your clutch, so unique:)
Classic look! I love the black and white with the cuteness of that clutch to make it all pop!ReplyDelete
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Ooh wow I love this!! Cute look!
Love the whole outfit, you look Stunning in it! Also, that clutch is amazing ! xx
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I agree one can not leave without a cute clothing item when at Target. I need to check out that line (maybe today lol). Great blouse. I need it. Love your clutch and loafers so much. You greatly combined feminine with masculine, Michelle. =)
Glad I stopped by, today. Also, starting today I am hosting my own linkup called "Thursday Moda" so welcome by and link up. Thanks so much, Ada. =)
THanks so much Ada! Target is a scary place for me - I can't stop myself from buying things when I go in :)Delete
I'm literally OBSESSED with Target collabs! Loved the Altuzarra collab back in 2012 (2011?) with whiskey tumblrs and a martini shaker!ReplyDelete
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USS Thach
This is something I spotted at the super-secret site where I am allowed to lurk.
It is the USS Thach when it was deployed with USS Constellation Strike Group in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 . The Thach is named after Admiral John S. "Jimmie" Thach of Thach Weave fame.
The music is from the movie "Backdraft"....good call. The QMs did a good job on this and thanks to Derek for posting it on YouTube.
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2018 Young Living Holiday Gift Guide
October 7, 2018
It's an exciting time of year at Young Living! The 2018 Holiday Gift Guide dropped today and several new amazing products were officially released! Today, I'm talking about my TOP SEVEN favorite products from the Holiday Catalog! Products can be purchased on Quick Order from now until October 31st, while stock lasts. Starting November 1, … More 2018 Young Living Holiday Gift Guide


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Crossrail completes UK's largest archaeology programme.(Crossrail)
Final books of Crossrail archaeology series covers 10,000 years of London history – from Mesolithic stone tools, Roman skulls and victims of The Great Plague
- Largest archaeology programme in UK employed 200 archaeologists to excavate 40 worksites between 2009 and 2016
- Construction of the Elizabeth line unearthed tens of thousands of artefacts and items spanning 55 million years
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The secrets of Mesolithic stone tool makers, mysterious Roman skulls, and victims of The Great Plague are revealed in the final books of the Crossrail archaeology series published today and brings to an end to the largest archaeology programme ever undertaken in the UK.
The construction of the Elizabeth line gave archaeologists a unique opportunity to excavate normally inaccessible sites from almost every significant period of the London's history. The analysis of tens of thousands of artefacts unearthed from over 40 sites across the capital has painted an extraordinarily detailed picture of London's development and the lives of people who lived and worked here.
The findings explored in the three new publications include:
- An incredibly rare snapshot of human activity 10,000 years ago, from evidence of stone-tool making in the Lower Thames floodplain
- London's original infrastructure project, a Roman road encircling Londinium, and the mystery of the skulls and people buried next to it
- The bleak fortunes of London's poor and migrant communities between the 16th and 18th century, during a time of civil war, fire and plague
Andrew Wolstenholme, Crossrail Chief Executive, said: "The Crossrail project has given archaeologists a once in a lifetime opportunity to study historically significant parts of London. We've uncovered tens of thousands of artefacts and items spanning 55 million years and pieced them together to tell the story of this vibrant city and the people who have lived and worked here for 8,000 years".
The Crossrail archaeology series comprises 10 books by Oxford Archaeology and MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) that explore a wide range of periods and locations, including: historic buildings along the route; railway heritage; the development of Soho and the West End; the Crosse & Blackwell factory at Tottenham Court Road; the investigations at Charterhouse Square at Farringdon; Pre-historic East London; and the Roman and Post-Medieval remains at Liverpool Street.
The books are available to purchase through Crossrail's website at: www.crossrail.co.uk/news/publications
An immersive, virtual archaeology exhibition can be found at https://archaeology.crossrail.co.uk – the immersive website uses panoramic 360-degree photographs to take visitors on a journey along the route of the new railway, with images and footage captured during archaeological excavations.
Archaeologists, future infrastructure projects and the wider construction industry can also learn more about the strategy and detailed work of the excavations though the extensive technical papers available on Crossrail's Learning Legacy portal: http://learninglegacy.crossrail.co.uk/learning-legacy-themes/environment/archaeology.


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CROOKS who burn out their getaway cars in the hope of covering their tracks were today warned: "You're wasting your time."
The West Midlands Taskforce has developed a new way of tackling cars fires with steam to prevent the destruction of crucial evidence.
They are now in negotiations with fire chiefs to pioneer the new Code Red technique.
Under the groundbreaking initiative, details of vehicles used in crimes are circulated to fire stations.
Should that vehicle then turn up alight, special techniques can be used to preserve the vehicle as a crime scene and allow more evidence to be recovered by detectives and fire investigation officers.
Arson Taskforce boss Sgt Phil Butler said: "We got to the stage where we considered a system which reduces the amount of water used in tackling such fires by using steam to put out the flames.
"It means the conditions in the car are dryer and not soaked so damage is not done to any DNA or other evidence inside."
Since the joint Arson Taskforce was set up five years ago the number of vehicle fires involving arson have fallen by 62 per cent, from 4898 offences in 2001/02 to 1887 in the year to April.
The West Midlands has also seen arson in domestic dwellings fall 43 per cent; in other buildings it fell 39 per cent.
It is estimated that more than #10 million has been saved in just one financial year alone by reducing the number of arson attacks.
"It's important to remember these savings are purely financial, and do not reflect the true cost of arson in terms of injury and destroyed businesses, homes and vehicles, which often people never truly recover from," said Sgt Butler.
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How to Transfer TiVo shows to Android Tablet?
Summary: Got an idea of transferring recorded TiVo files to Android tablets from PC? If not, we are glad to show how to transfer TV shows from TiVo to Android devices so that you can take favorite TV shows when away from home.
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Being in Norfolk surrounded by our beautiful coastline, it's inevitable that stylists and interior designers are inspired by the sea. Regardless of whether one lives close to the coast or not, bringing a touch of the seaside to your home is a such classic, timeless way of decorating.
When it comes to colours, think of pale blues and seagrass greens, with flashes of turquoise. Lots of white brings an airy feel to a room, and bleached, whitewashed woods and linens add texture. I felt like a child in a sweet shop when I walked into Collette's studio to style this shoot, as I love anything with a coastal feel.
I decided to take a little bit of inspiration not only from our own North Norfolk coastline, but also from the style of the bright, airy houses in New England and The Hamptons. I of course love vintage touches, so beautiful old maps make a beautiful addition, especially when framed and displayed as Collette has done with this map of Blakeney. Vintage binoculars, books and cameras are perfect for making quirky little vignettes.
Fabrics with ticking stripes, or even stars are perfect for adding that seaside vibe. Why not display them on a rustic ladder as we have done here, alongside some antique oars for a really statement display!
Glassware displayed en masse in shades of green is a favourite way to add focal interest to a room. Fill with shells and seagrass collected on wanders on the beach, or do as I have done here, and balance beautiful pieces of coral on the top of your jars for a contemporary feel.
Painted furniture pieces with a white washed or distressed finish look so gorgeous against fresh whites or pale blues. Don't be afraid of choosing pieces that have a timeworn feel to them, they will only add to the authenticity of your coastal style home!
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This DLL allows you to use the HTTP 1.0 protocol in your games. You can set the method, filename, headers and message body. The DLL uses a thread to take care of the downloading, so you can do whatever you want in your game while the download is running. The DLL supports up to 16 HTTP connections at the same time.
So what's so good about this? The same can be done with 39dll. True, but if you have ever tried this, you will notice it isn't that easy. GM's string functions are very limited (and slow), so it will be very hard to read headers, for example. Furthermore, as this DLL uses a thread to handle the socket connections, the downloads will run a lot faster as the thread can check them a lot faster than the game can. The DLL supports the entire HTTP/1.0 protocol (for receiving, for sending you can use HTTP/1.1 if the server supports it). The DLL should work with all types of servers. This DLL is like a combination of 39dll, Download Manager, Netread Dll and HTTP request dll.
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"I like starting projects in January. That's the best time to start something. It's so inward."
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Today's post has to be a quick one. In a few hours I'll be flying down to Florida to care for my grandmother who's being released today from rehab after her stroke last month.
I won't lie I'm terribly scared and anxious about it. Hardly slept last night in fact. And I have no real idea why.
Do you ever have that happen? Anxiety you just can't seem to place? It's just there…
Hopefully my fears will be proven wrong and this transition will go smoothly. Hopefully this anxiety won't ultimately dampen my creativity too much. Hopefully I'll be able to continue to post here regularly too.
And hey, at least I'll be in warm weather, right?
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Across the nation, states have embarked on reforms aimed at moving welfare recipients into jobs and on the way to being able to support their families without cash assistance. State actions, along with the federal reforms enacted in 1996, constitute the greatest change in assistance to poor families since the federal Aid to Dependent Children program was enacted during the New Deal. These reforms, coupled with a strong economy, provide a historic opportunity to transform welfare from a cash assistance program to one that focuses on work and self-sufficiency. (10) Along with the strong economy, these reform efforts have contributed to a stunning drop in welfare caseloads in most states. Nationwide, caseloads have declined 30 percent between January 1994 and September 1997. Fifteen states have seen more than a 40 percent reduction in their caseloads. (2) The large number of families leaving welfare has generated intense interest in what has happened to them. States' goals do not stop at getting families off the welfare rolls. They are also concerned that recipients find jobs and become able to support their families. States' interest in what is happening to families who leave welfare has resulted in most states undertaking or planning to undertake studies to track former recipients to determine how many are working, what kinds of jobs they are getting, and whether they are able to adequately support their children. These follow-up studies will provide critical early feedback to state policymakers and program administrators on whether the reforms adopted by a state are working, and whether modifications need to be made in the programs to ensure that families move successfully from welfare to work. Additionally, these studies are of interest to Congress, the administration, advocacy organizations, the media, researchers, and others who are observing state welfare reform initiatives with a critical eye. Given this interest, it is important that states design studies that provide timely answers to the questions being asked, represent a cost-effective use of funds, and use methodologies and approaches that will yield valid findings. (7)
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States' tracking studies can serve several purposes. First, tracking studies can provide needed information about how welfare reform is working. The scope of welfare reform has focused the interest of policymakers, the public, and the media on what happens to families after they leave welfare. Tracking studies can provide vital and timely feedback to policymakers, advocates for the poor, and concerned citizens. ?arly attention will focus on the number of recipients who have moved successfully into work and the number who are suffering hardships, such as homelessness and abuse. As studies continue to track outcomes for families and employ more complex approaches, assessments can also focus on job retention, advancement, and families' ability to move out of poverty.
Second, the feedback provided by follow-up studies can inform states' ongoing policymaking efforts. It helps states determine whether they should maintain programs or whether they should improve or replace them. States can identify critical outcomes to use in assessing their programs, such as how many former welfare recipients are working, how much they are earning, and whether they can keep jobs and advance into higher paying ones. When outcomes fall short of expectations, new efforts can be focused on improving performance. (4) The experiences of other states can provide standards to judge the success of reforms and offer examples of alternative programs that states can use to improve their programs. States can also use questions in the studies to address issues directly, such as whether access to child care or transportation remains a barrier for many families or whether job training programs have adequately prepared recipients for work. ...
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Mens Fashion - ZARAThursday, November 03, 2011
So, I think I may like mens fashion more than I like women's. And no, not because of the gorgeous male models. Well, maybe they are a LITTLE bit to do with it. There is just something about a well dress guy that really does it for me. I know Sophie is different and into tattoos (which I'm totally okay with too, I just happen to be in love with suits and colours!). Anyway, here are a few of my favourite pictures from zara's October look book.
And just so this post isn't strictly all guys, here are my two favourite shots from their TRF September Lookbook.
Photos are from zara's facebook account. I KNOW I can't be the only one into men's fashion, WHERE YOU AT *cue Taeyang music*?? ;)
Oh and I was super angry for missing my bus.. TWICE so I took some pictures on my phone to kill time. Because I am lame like that. haha And also a pic from before my Halloween shoot!


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Alot of my clients stressed that their wallets can't afford department store brand make up... Well I've decided to start shopping around to see if I could find great make up that gives a department store look. I went into my local Target and I discovered an eyeliner by l'oreal (Liquid Pencil). It's a black eye liner pencil that gives a liquid liner effect. It doesn't take alot of pressure for this application so please take a softer approach. This is going to give a solid line that's great for upper eye lid application... I also tried this on the lower lash line.... Once you apply, smudge the eyeliner before it sets to create a softer/smokey effect. FYI this eye liner is water resistant so it wears well..... Have a great Day!!!
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2. Are you on Instagram? If so, what is your username? Who are 3 of your favorite IGers?
Yes I'm addicted to IG! My username is Cinsarah. I love following a lot of people on IG but I would say THREE of my faves are: @aubreykinch @erikasenneff @myolsonfamily
3. Please tell us 1-3 of your daily "must read" bloggers.
That's tough cause I love to read a lot of different blogs but here are three I keep up with..
1. A Sorta Fairytale
Love Mandy's writing style, her beautiful photographs and her blog overall.
2. Beautifully Molded
I actually know Leah in person but we haven't seen each other in years. I love reading her beautiful posts about her faith + walk with Christ.
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Jacqui is a wonderful friend of mine. I admire her so much! She is a true woman of God, always smiling and you just feel good being around her. I love reading her posts, she expresses her love for the Lord in each and every post and she's just inspiring! :)
4. Tell us a little about you and your family.I've been married to my best friend Omar for 8 years and we have three kiddos. Joshua is 7, Sarah is 4 and Levi is 10 months old.
5. What are your favorite holiday traditions?Don't really have any.
6. Tell us one random fact about you! Make it fun!I don't know how to burp. I have only burped maybe twice in my life and they were both accidental burps. One happened when I was laughing out loud (embarrasing!) and the other while choking on a piece of ice at school (even more embarrasing!).
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November 23, 2010
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North Korea fired dozens of artillery shells onto a South Korean island on Tuesday, killing one person, setting homes ablaze and triggering an exchange of fire as the South's military went on top alert.
In what appeared to be one of the most serious border incidents since the 1950-53 war, South Korean troops fired back with cannon, the government convened in an underground war room and "multiple" air force jets scrambled.
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Working from home changed my life.
I have been able to spend so much more time with my children because I made the change. These are years that I will treasure for ever.
That's why I want the same for you.
And if you are in a job where it seems unrealistic to even consider the idea of working from home, I want you to think again.
There are a lot of people who successfully alter their work arrangement so that telecommuting becomes a reality.
All without leaving their current job!
In this article I am going to lay out the exact steps so you can do it too.
A Quick Self Quiz
Before you even begin to think about approaching your supervisor with a proposal, you need to think carefully about the role that you do, the business you are in and to some extent the person that you are.
- Do you need expensive office equipment to conduct your role?
- Does your job require regular face-to-face interaction with other colleagues?
- Is it your job to meet clients and customers at the office on a regular basis?
- Would your company benefit more from you being in the office rather than working from home?
- How productive would you realistically be while working from home? Are you easily distracted, or have a tendency to procrastinate when unsupervised?
- Do you have babies or young toddlers at home? A work from home dad will need help if there's little ones crawling around too.
If you answered yes to several of those questions, it could be that your current position isn't ideal for a FULLY remote arrangement.
But all is not lost.
Even a managerial position with lots of client / colleague interaction can make the transition to a partially remote system of work.
Could certain meetings be conducted using applications such as Skype or FaceTime?
If specific equipment is required for your role, could it be purchased for the home? Or used on designated days when you do attend the office?
It is important to realise that many pre-conceived 'obstacles' to working remotely can be overcome with the right planning and co-operation from both the employee and the employer.
A telecommuting proposal for your boss
It's no good organizing a coffee break with your boss and laying this on him over an informal chat.
The best way to pitch the idea of working remotely is through a carefully thought out, statistics driven written proposal.
Before you begin that however, you need to do the following:
Time to jump in their shoes
At the root of any decision to make a position more flexible, a boss will want the answer to 4 main issues:
- Can the job be done outside the office?
- Can it be done better?
- Will it cost the business any extra?
- Will this make you a happier, more satisfied worker?
Focus on answering these issues honestly within your pitch.
A professional approach that address these areas of concern (while backed up with data) will help your boss to take your request seriously.
Step 1: The opening section
The format should be similar to a business proposal, with clear sections that provide all the information your boss will need to make a decision on whether your position should be done remotely.
The opening page of the proposal should contain the following:
Your brief intro will set out what you want and why it is good for the company.
This section should also state whether you are proposing a trial and/or a partially remote arrangement.
The intro should be only 2 or 3 paragraphs long. Your main points will all be expanded upon within the body of the proposal.
It is worth writing a section with background information.
This should include personal details, brief overview of any (positive) performance reviews, time at the company and any supporting data regarding the company's current flexible work practices.
Step 2: The Main Details
This section will include all the practicalities involved with you shifting your job to a remote working arrangement.
This will often be the most information-dense segment of your proposal. Try to make this easier on the eye by using bullets or section headers to convey the message clearly.
You should include the following details:
The remote schedule
Are you proposing to work full or part-time from home? If part-time, how would your time in the office be balanced? Make your request clear in this regard, (while allowing space to negotiate should your boss have alternate views).
Tools & Home-Office Environment
Another concern for most bosses is what tools and equipment will be required for you to successfully work from home.
From their perspective they (understandably) want to know how much it is all going to cost.
Also, do you have reliable WIFI and an established home office? Will you need a dedicated phone line, specific industry software or secure access to a company intranet?
Do your research to find out what you will need to work remotely and how they can be accommodated.
Methods of communication
How will you stay connected while working from home? Good communication with your boss, colleagues, and clients is an A1 priority for anyone working remotely.
Carefully map out how you plan to navigate these issues. Will you conduct scheduled meetings and conference calls? Can clients be seen in the office or visited elsewhere?
What tools will you use to keep in successful contact while you are away from the office?
How productivity might be tracked / quantified
Your boss, as far as possible, will want to measure and track the success of you working remotely. Is there anyway your productivity can be quantified?
If so, work out targets that you will aim to achieve under the new work arrangement.
Step 3: The Benefits to the Company
This section of the proposal will include the benefits to the company.
Raising these points (along with solutions to any cons) will show that you have carefully considered your position, and that there is (hopefully) a strong supporting argument for why you should work from home.
Again, remain as impartial as possible and think about these issues from the perspective of your employer.
Resist any temptation to discuss how working from home will improve your personal life. Frame the benefits in terms of how it will help you do your job better.
Remote work options increase productivity
Scientific research backs up what a lot of those that work from home state; a flexible working arrangement and working under their own terms leads to an increase in productivity.
In statistics compiled by Global Workplace Analytics, remote workers at JD Edwards showed up to 25% higher productivity levels than their office colleagues.
The same study found that home-based American Express employees were 43% more productive than their office based counterparts.
That's a huge boost in work levels; the argument being that happier employees with more control over their lives and time, work better and more efficiently.
Remote work options reduce turnover
Offering flexible work arrangements is a great way to increase employee retention.
Statistics show that remote workers are a more willing work force that is likely to stick around.
Which of course leads to reduction in the cost of recruiting and training new employees.
Remote work options improve employee morale
Linking to the first point, telecommuters tend to be healthier both physically and emotionally.
Not only does that boost productivity, it also improves employee moral.
According to The Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College, a study of more than 19,000 employees at nine different companies showed that stress and burnout were lower among workers who had workplace flexibility.
Remote work options reduce employee stress
Having the option to work remotely reduces stress.
Not only is the home a more pleasant environment for (most) people to work in, the absence of other work-based distractions (interrupting colleagues, chit-chat, interpersonal issues), make for a noticeably stress reduced day.
And then the biggie for me – the absence of a rush hour commute.
My standard of living now compared to my 10 years of working in London is incomparable. Mainly because I no longer have to suffer the underside of someone's hot, sweaty armpit being thrust into my face on the tube everyday.
Whether you're used to dealing with traffic jams or service disruptions, eradicating the commute from your daily existence is a top prerequisite to a stress reduced life (and probably a longer one too).
Remote work options are eco-friendly
Following on from limiting your daily suffering to the whims of rush hour traffic, the remote worker is also reducing carbon emissions by avoiding the commute.
Remote communication tools can also help companies reduce business travel costs and related pollution too.
Home based workers also utilize less electricity, fewer supplies and less waste; your carbon footprint as a remote worker is vastly reduced.
Any company that is looking to emphasis their efforts to be environmentally friendly organization, should adopt flexible work arrangements as par of the course.
Remote work options are cost-effective
It is possible to round up a number of these pros to show that remote work options are actually cost effective for the employer.
- Higher employee retention reduces the cost of training and recruitment.
- Better communications can lead to a drop in the cost of business travel.
- The cost of office space and supplies in your absence is also reduced.
- Flexible work arrangements also help lower the cost of absenteeism, (you're a happier worker so there's less reason to pull a swift sicky because you don't feel like going in today).
Add that to the increase in productivity from an individual remote worker and you see that the future of a flexible work arrangement is definitely bright, for you and your boss.
Step 4: Some negatives points to consider
The following are some of the well known negatives to working from home. If you do list these in your proposal, set any negative points in terms of how you will overcome them.
If you decide not to raise any negative issues, ensure you are aware of them all the same. Your boss is likely to mention any obvious ones while discussing your proposal.
Employee isolation
A disadvantages of remote work is that you can lose touch with colleagues on a more interpersonal level. Being unavailable for get-together lunch breaks or after work drinks, can take its toll as far as disconnection goes.
Team productivity can also suffer where remote members are missing from face-to-face meetings, brainstorms and other team activities.
These problems can be alleviated through communication tools and efforts to socialise where you can however.
Measuring productivity
The potential for slacking off is one area bosses not used to flexible work arrangements can find particularly problematic.
Some employers think that the lack of supervision automatically means that an employee will not be as productive as they would be in the office.
If your boss seems like they may fall into that camp, (do they micro-manage? Do they hold luddite sympathies in terms of technology and progress?) you may want to suggest within your proposal that a system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) be employed.
How these KPIs are used should be tailored to your unique position within the context of your business, and is something for you and your boss to work out.
The risk of distraction
Remember, working from home is not for everyone; especially if you are reading The Balance Hub as the father of small children.
While I want every dad reading my blog to enjoy flexible work and to see more of their family, that in itself can cause problems.
The risk of distraction is huge, and if you do have sprogs at home you need to be sure that fatherhood will not jeopardise your ability to do your job properly while you work remotely.
Step 5: Suggest a Trial Period
Before concluding your proposal, you may want to include details of how a temporary remote arrangement might work.
Outline a specific amount of time (30 days, 90 days, etc.), alongside some suggested pre-determined accountability measures.
This will make it easier for your boss to jump on board without the pressure of fully committing.
You should ensure that brief details of the trial period are stated in your proposal introduction.
Measuring the productivity of the trial period
You should also suggest ways in which the success of the trial might be measured.
Set goals and timelines for completion of projects as you would normally while working within the office, in order to be able to compare results.
Your goal will then be very clear – get the work done in or ahead of time so that your work-from-home trial run becomes permanent.
Step 6: Renegotiations
In support of your proposal to shift to a flexible work arrangement, you might want to discuss areas you would be willing to renegotiate on.
For example, due to the fact you will be saving on commuting costs, or daily lunch fees, you could renegotiate salary and state that you would be willing to resign your next pay increase.
Or maybe you see flexibility in the amount of holiday days you have and reduce your annual amount.
Be creative here, and think about what benefits you would be willing to sacrifice in order for your proposal to be met.
However, this is by no means a compulsory element of your proposal and should only be used in a way you feel comfortable.
Step 7: Final Sections
Next Steps
Clarity on next steps will help keep your proposal in the mind of your supervisor so that a conclusion can be made.
Rather than demand a specific deadline, just openly suggest a time frame in which the two of you can get together to discuss your request.
Summary/Thank You
The final paragraph can be used to say thank you for taking the time to read the proposal and that you look forward to hearing what your boss has to say on the matter.
Step 8: Making the Pitch
Once you have finished your proposal and completed all the necessary content, formating and spelling checks it is time to set up a meeting so that you can present the proposal and make your pitch.
Alternatively, you can submit the proposal while asking to arrange a date to go through it.
The important issue is to have the opportunity to go over the proposal with your boss face-to-face.
This way questions can be asked, and concerns can be addressed.
Here are some helpful tips in preparation for this situation:
Pick your time wisely
Avoid seeing your boss 20 minutes before they are due to leave off for the day. They will be more concerned about getting the first available train home, or where they're meeting friends for a drink rather that your written proposal.
Hopefully you have some incline of your boss' behaviour patterns. Are they more amenable in the mornings or are you better off catching them after lunch?
Ensure you set up a meeting to present your proposal (don't just tap on their door and ask if they've got a minute), a proper appointment is more professional and will give them notice so you don't catch them at an inconvenient time.
Be prepared
You should hopefully have all the information in your mind after researching and writing the proposal.
Ensure that you go over it again before walking into the meeting. The details should be fresh in your head and easily recalled.
It is crucial that you consider your position from all angles. You will want a solution for anything that could potentially make working at home a challenge.
If you can cover any concerns your boss might have, you will be well on your way to a new, remote working arrangement.
Be patient and understanding
Your proposal was spot on and the pitch was even better. You feel there are no holes in your request to start working from home.
However, if your boss needs time to mull it over (which is likely the case), take a back seat until its time to discuss the proposal once more.
Hopefully the time span you have set in your 'next steps' section will ensure you are not waiting too long.
In the event they decline
In the event your boss refuses point blank, do not get frustrated or angry. Remain professional throughout and take time to rethink your position.
It might be possible to suggest a more limited trial (e.g., one day a week vs. two).
Maybe your boss would be open to you telecommuting for specific tasks (completing reports on a set afternoon during the week); sometimes all it needs is baby steps.
However, if your boss remains unconvinced, do not lose heart. You should take time to consider your future and whether you will ask again or start a remote job search elsewhere.
Boom, you're in!
But I'd like to end this article on a high note.
After a carefully crafted proposal and a well delivered pitch, your boss is all smiles.
And so are you, because they just said yes!
Now it's your time to shine.
Nail the work from home productivity like a boss and show how the reduced commute, added flexibility and overall happier lifestyle has made you even better at your job.
With the trial run a complete success you will permanently join the work from home community with all the benefits that this wonderful work life balance provides.
Over to you…
Have you made the transition to a remote arrangement? What did you include in your telecommuting proposal? And what concerns did your boss have? If you have any comments, I'd love to hear from you below.


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By Scott Darling
Recent tragedies have occurred in both high school and collegiate sports that underscore the ongoing and absolutely essential importance of proper head injury management and concussion evaluation.
As concussion management physicians, we are entrusted to care for and protect our valuable athletes. Unfortunately, even during routine practice or game play, the unthinkable can happen, as it did this month to a high school football player in Brocton.
Damon W. Janes, a running back for the Westfield/Brocton football team, lost consciousness after a helmet-to-helmet hit during a game. He died a few days later in Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. He was 16.
Statistics show that there were 25 high school athletic fatalities between 2003 and 2012. Unfortunately, these injuries are not uncommon but certainly they can be minimized with a comprehensive concussion team on the sidelines and readily available. Members of this team should include physicians, certified athletic trainers, coaches and physical therapists.
Concussions and head injuries have been gaining steam as a hot-button issue on all levels of sports, from high school teams to the professional levels. Players in the NFL, for example, are not allowed to return to play the same day of a concussion.
Awareness of concussion symptoms is essential for both coaches and parents alike. Those symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, forgetfulness, sensitivity to light or sound, loss of consciousness and feeling slowed down or foggy. An athlete should never be allowed to return to play during the same game if any concussion symptoms are even suspected.
We at UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are the team physicians for numerous local professional, collegiate and high school teams. Our expert physicians have access to a state-of-the-art concussion evaluation and rehabilitation clinic at the Summit Healthplex. This is in conjunction with the University at Buffalo concussion clinic and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
Through these clinics, neuropsychological and biomechanical testing are employed to evaluate athletes and return them to sport as quickly and safely as possible.
Spreading the word on concussion symptoms and management to coaches, parents and athletes is essential to averting tragedies such as the one that occurred in Brocton. Sports and athletics will always be an enjoyable part of our culture, yet mindfulness of concussion symptoms and evaluation by physicians trained in these areas are essential. We must remember: When in doubt, sit them out.
Scott Darling, M.D., is a concussion specialist in primary care sports medicine at UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Niagara Falls.


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Is MDM all hype?
The new emphasis on master data management (MDM) technology isn't resonating with everyone. Does MDM really warrant the hype?
The recent emphasis being placed on master data management (MDM) bothers Peggy Bocks, enterprise consultant with EDS. It's not the new technology that gets to her -- though the hype can be deafening -- but yet another new term, new software to buy and more big promises from vendors.
"It worries me that we seem to have strategies du jour with CDI [customer data integration], EII [enterprise information integration], now MDM," Bocks said.
She has been working in what she calls the "continuum of data management to information architecture" for 25 years and has seen companies move from dealing with data in IT backrooms to considering data management a critical business initiative. While MDM technology might be useful, it's not the "silver bullet" that some vendors say it is, Bocks said. Meanwhile, she's worried that strategic concepts like top-down information architecture are getting lost in the technology terminology shuffle.
Bocks is not alone in her skepticism. While research has shown there's a demand and a need for MDM, analysts believe that widespread adoption is still years away. Further, the term MDM "might not resonate with users quite yet," said Henry Morris, group vice president and general manager of integration, development and application strategies at Framingham, Mass.-based research firm IDC. He said during a recent IDC survey of chief operating officers and chief financial officers, no one mentioned MDM by name, though some mentioned needing solutions to the problems of inconsistent data and inaccurate business reporting.
So, is MDM just another new buzzword that distracts from tried and true techniques like information architecture?
MDM is truly a new way of solving old data management problems, Morris said. Traditional information architecture focuses on the infrastructure and design of systems in a company, and can include practices like synchronizing data around a hub. These architecture approaches are much more monolithic than MDM. Applied MDM, which includes data governance techniques, along with MDM infrastructure tools, represents a more flexible way of approaching the problem.
Andrew White, research director at Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner Inc., agrees that MDM is a legitimate solution for data management difficulties.
"Information architecture is lost," White said. "We're realizing that we need a different kind of governance model."
MDM is "80% old stuff and 20% new stuff," White said. The "old stuff" is technology expanded from product information management and CDI tools, as well as some of the data definition concepts of metadata management. The "new stuff" is a major emphasis on data governance and new MDM tools, which are different from anything the industry has seen before, White said.
MDM software, from companies like IBM, Kalido and others, acts as middleware, in essence giving systems a commonplace to look for approved data definitions. White describes this MDM software as an "intermediate tier between physical data and the consumption of that data." Combining software and data governance best practices, MDM is an innovative approach to solving data management problems, he said.
It's only a matter of time before companies start to adopt MDM, White said. The coming year will be one of awareness, and the peak of spending will come in two to three years, he predicts.
Between emerging technologies like SOA and RFID requiring consistent data definitions and motivators like heavy-handed fines for inaccurate reporting and non-compliance, analysts like Morris and White feel that MDM is a critical component to many business initiatives.
Bocks agrees that MDM has some good concepts, but still isn't convinced that it will solve the over-arching data management problems that many companies face. Instead, she's a proponent of "strategic information architecture," using the right technology and a well-planned information architecture to support competitive business models.
We want to hear from you:
What do you think about MDM? Do you think it will solve all your data management problems? Will you be implementing the new MDM technology or do you have another way of dealing with master data problems? Please email: Hannah Smalltree, News Writer.
This article originally appeared on SearchDataManagement.com on December 19, 2005.


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This post describes how to setup a Raspberry Pi with a Pi camera board and a (wireless) internet connection as a webcam serving a latest image (updated every 15 seconds) and a short timelapse containing the most recent hour of images in a 20 second movie (updated once per hour). The website has basic password protection. I've set it up to monitor a rabbit hutch, but obviously there are other potential applications. There isn't anything very novel here – this post serves mainly to document my setup in case I ever need to set it up again, which seems likely, as we've just ordered a Pi Noir camera for additional night-time monitoring…
My kids got a rabbit this summer. It lives in a hutch in the back garden, placed so that we can see into the hutch easily from the kitchen window. So, the kids can easily check on the rabbit when in the kitchen, but not when they are in the lounge watching TV, and certainly not when they are out-and-about. So my Xmas Pi project was to set up Joey-cam (the rabbit is called "Joey", because kid-reasons), so that the kids can check on the rabbit from their smartphones wherever they are….
However, the hutch has closed (opaque) compartments, so in addition to a live image, the kids also wanted to be able to look at a timelapse of recent images, to be able to quickly and easily check for any sign of movement in the last hour.
The final requirement was that Joey-cam should be accessible from anywhere over the internet, but to have some very basic password protection, so that it wouldn't be completely public.
I'm assuming a Pi (doesn't really matter which), with a Pi camera board attached, a clean Raspbian install, and some kind of internet connection. Mine has wifi (via a small USB wifi dongle), which is very convenient given its location. It also needs to have an SSH server enabled, so that you can log into it from another machine. I'm assuming that the reader understands how to do all this already. This post is about the camera and web server setup.
Set up
All of the code associated with this post is available from this github repo.
First log in to the Pi from another machine (eg.
ssh pi@ip-address, replacing ip-address appropriately) and then download this repo with:
cd wget https://github.com/darrenjw/blog/archive/master.zip unzip master.zip cd blog-master/pi-cam/
Run the camera setup with:
The script finishes by running raspi-config. If you already have the camera enabled, just exit. If not, enable it, but don't yet reboot – you will need to reboot soon anyway. But if you haven't set a sensible hostname yet, it's probably worth doing that, too.
The camera scripts can be enabled by running:
crontab -e
and add the following lines to the end of the file:
@reboot /home/pi/blog-master/pi-cam/camera-script.sh 2>&1 20 * * * * /home/pi/blog-master/pi-cam/hourly.sh 2>&1
Save and exit and check with crontab -l.
Next set up the web-site by running:
Reboot with sudo reboot and log back in again after 30 seconds. Check that photos start to appear every 15 seconds or so:
ls -l ~/timelapse/
Assuming so, try pointing a web-browser at your Pi (http://ip-address/ – replace ip-address appropriately). You should get a basic page containing the latest image, and the page should update every 20 seconds. There will also be a link to the "latest movie", but it won't work straight away – wait a couple of hours before trying that.
If you aren't going to open up your Pi to the world, then you should be done.
Adding password protection
If you are intending to open up your cam to the internet, it's probably worth adding some basic password protection. The very basic protection I describe here is probably OK for something as mundane as a rabbit hutch, but if you are monitoring anything more sensitive, then you should google how to lock down your site properly.
You can find more detailed instructions here, but the tl;dr is to
sudo nano /etc/lighttpd/lighttpd.conf
and paste the following at the end of the file:
server.modules += ( "mod_auth" ) auth.debug = 2 auth.backend = "plain" auth.backend.plain.userfile = "/home/pi/lighttpdpwd" auth.require = ( "/" => ( "method" => "basic", "realm" => "Hutch-cam", "require" => "user=joey" ) )
Replace the required username (here, "joey"), with something appropriate, and create the file /home/pi/lighttpdpwd containing a single line in the form username:password. Then restart the server with
/etc/init.d/lighttpd restart
Test it out and find diagnostic information in /var/log/lighttpd/.
Opening up
You need to open up ports on your router to allow access to the Pi from outside your home network. This is router-specific, so you may want to just google for instructions for your router. Note that I have another public-facing web server on my home network, so I map port 81 on my router to port 80 on the Pi to have a public facing webcam on port 81 of my home network address (
http://my.home.address:81, where my.home.address is replaced appropriately).
You will almost certainly want to customise the very basic web page in
/var/www/index.html appropriately for your application. You can also tweak various things in
camera-script.sh and
hourly.sh, particularly settings such as resolutions, qualities, frame-rates, etc.


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I have now decided to increase the length of my ordinary weekday runs from 5½ to 6 km. (3,7 miles) I have measured the distans with my car and decided a new turnaround point on the bikepath. On my last run I tried it out and it felt good, I guess I could have been running a bit longer but to avoid injuries I will now stick to the 6 km distans for a while to see how I manage.
On my weekend daylight runs I will not measure the distans, I will keep on running the way I usually do, improvising the route, and run just for the joy of it. I usually don't decide where to run until I get there. I usually keep on for about 30 - 60 minutes, depending on the weather and how I feel. Afterwards I usually estimates the distance by looking at a map over the area.
I will also try to run on my lunchbreak some times, but then I will not measure the distance, but the time. I will set my watch alarm on 20 minutes, run a certain way until it beeps and then back again, with my ordinary speed that will be about 6 km, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. I don't find it necessary to count every km that I run, it is more important to just enjoy it.


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Next Stop on the 2016 Rotundo World Tour: MidAmeriCon II
The 2016 Rotundo World Tour rolls into Kansas City for MidAmeriCon II, aka the 2016 WorldCon. And kids, let me tell you, I'll be busy. Here's my schedule:
Wednesday, August 17th
2:00 pm — 4:00 pm Volunteering at the SFWA Table (Convention Center, Dealer's Room)
Stop by and say hi.
Thursday, August 18th
10:00 am — 12:00 pm Writing Workshop 1B
All sessions are filled.
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm As You Know, Bob . . . : The Fine Art of Exposition (Convention Center, Room 2209)
Exposition is writers giving readers information they need to understand a story. How is it possible to convey the necessary but not at the expense of the enjoyable? We try not to lecture…
3:00 pm — 4:00 pm Launch Pad (Convention Center, Room 2210)
Launch Pad is an annual event whereby a group of invited writers, editors, and creatives learn about modern science, specifically astronomy, so that they can in turn use it in their work and inspire others. Members who have attended Launch Pad discuss how it has affected their writing and ideas.
Friday, August 19th
10:00 am — 11:00 am The New Space Opera Golden Age on the Screen (Convention Center, Room 2503B)
There appears to be a resurgence in space opera on the silver screen, including The Force Awakens, Jupiter Ascending, Interstellar, and Guardians of the Galaxy, not to mention new TV shows like Babylon 5, The Expanse, and the forthcoming Old Man's War. Is this an encouraging sign that public interest and enthusiasm for science and SF is on the rise? Is this resurgence manifesting in literature as well? What more do we want to see?
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm Why "A Long Time Ago . . . ?" (Convention Center, Room 3501F)
George Lucas set Star Wars in a galaxy far, far away, but also a long time ago. What is the importance of setting his saga in the distant past? How would our perceptions of it have been different if it were set in our time in a galaxy far, far away or if it had been set in the future?
4:00 pm — 5:00 pm 50 Years of Star Trek, Part Two: The Influence (Convention Center, Room 3501H)
Star Trek is fifty years old. It has inspired writers to write, children to become scientists, scientists to become astronauts and fans to write erotica. It has an enormous influence and in this session we take a look at the myriad of ways it has done so for a disparate group of people around the world.
Saturday, August 20th
11:00 am — 1:00 pm SFWA Business Meeting (Convention Center, Room 2205)
Open to SFWA members only.
4:00 pm — 5:00 pm Autographing at the SFWA Table (Convention Center, Dealer's Room)
I'll be back at the SFWA table on Saturday to autograph copies of Petra and Petra Released. Note that due to Missouri law pertaining to non-profits, I can't sell anything at the SFWA table itself. But I will have copies of both books, which you are welcome to purchase from me any other time. If, you know, you're of a mind.
Sunday, August 21st
12:00 pm — 12:30 pm Reading (Convention Center, Room 2202)
You know my motto: come for a treat, stay for a tale! I always bring treats to my readings.
See what I mean about being busy? And that's just during the day. At night, I'll be bopping around the parties and such.
Ah, WorldCon. Can't wait. Hope to see you there!
Calico in Conversation Interviews Your Humble Servant (Me)
The fabulous Shara White is the brains behind the Calico in Conversation interview series, in which she chats with various authors about . . . well, whatever comes up in conversation. And this month, her featured author is, uh, me.
Part one of the interview is here. Part two will go up on the 9th, with part three following a week later. I'll update this post with the links when I have them. The interview was conducted over several months, and covers a variety of topics. Of course, there's plenty of talk about Petra and Petra Released. But we also discuss lessons one can learn from karaoke, politics in fiction, and even a bit about Harlan Ellison. Because Harlan Ellison, that's why.
This interview was a lot of work. But a lot of fun, too. So do check it out.