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Alright, let's talk about this obsession everyone seems to be having about getting that "Big Ol' Booty!" I've got to be honest and say, I'm not devastated that our society has seemed to move away from the "huge breasts" obsession that has ruled since…who knows how long now. Now, I'm not encouraging an obsession about any particular body part, however I don't necessarily mind the encouragement of building some fabulous glutes.
Let me explain…
Glutes are insanely important for a healthy and biomechanically sound body. They are the strongest and largest hip extensor you have. So having your glutes in proper working order is HUGE for your overall health.
Here are just a few benefits to having strong and healthy glutes…
- Hip joints are properly stabilized
- Improved hip mobility
- Strong hip extension and retraction
- Reduction in back stress, especially lumbar related
- Proper knee traction for decreased injury and healthy long term movement
- Proper movement through your knees into your feet
- Decreased hamstring injury risk
Hopefully this long list is enough to paint the picture that glutes are not only aesthetically pleasing, they are crucial to the overall health of your body! A massive population of Americans have joint related injuries and conditions. While there are many reasons that could cause this, having weak glutes doesn't help the cause. In fact, over time your joints become even more broken down because they don't have what they need from your surrounding muscle tissue to support them.
I'm sure you get the picture by now! However, I want to switch focus and blast some myths that may be swirling around in your head right now.
They don't want to work hard for you! Your body will recruit every other muscle to complete an exercise! This is especially true for women, unfortunately. Glutes are typically the last muscle to join the party when working out. You have to be tricky to get these guys rocking and rolling for you.
- Just because you SQUAT, does not mean you are working you glutes! The unfortunate reality of people in general, is that most do not know how to squat with proper form or get lazy with their reps and rely more on their hamstrings and quads to get through the movement. Even if you squat with proper form, your glutes may not be carrying the load for your body! Isn't that frustrating!?
- Many individuals do not even have the capability of squatting correctly because they have improper biomechanics and/or alignment. If you feel this is you, I HIGHLY recommend corrective exercises in order to fix that issue. Without correcting those movements, you will be continuing to train your body improperly, leading to injury and incorrect alignment throughout your joints.
- Many of my readers know me well enough to have heard this phrase exit my mouth on several occasions… "Weight on your heels and hit 90 degrees with your knees." If your knees come past your toes or your heels do not bear the weight of your squat, you are training your QUADS! Your glutes are still tucked into bed, lazy as heck and dreaming about who knows what. Why do people do this? Because glutes are lazy and without focusing on every single rep, you may as well give up on squats and hit quads with a leg extension. Sad but true.
- Just because you "lift heavy" doesn't mean you are getting maximum gluteal engagement. Sucks right? I know. Without properly waking up those "sleepy glutes", your body will once again rely on other muscle groups to get through the movement. Glutes are functional! This means that you need them to perform at their best so you can move correctly in every day life. So until you know how to properly activate and wake those guys up, focus on form and lighten the load so you can get it right!
I hope you are saying to yourself something like…. "Kelsey, what the heck am I supposed to do then?" Don't worry! I wouldn't present you with a problem without having the answer for you! TWO WORDS!
This is one of my very favorite things in the world of fitness! Again, without proper "muscle firing" or "activation", you could be wasting your time on leg/glute day. That's bad news! I hate wasting time! I am going to share with you my glute activation routine, aka WAKE UP LAZY GLUTES! This is a quick 10-15 minute warm up to get your glutes screaming at you and ready to lift any load you throw at them when moving through your weight training program. They will have no choice but to stay engaged throughout your workout. You WILL feel and see the difference, I promise!
You need just one piece of equipment for this! HIP CIRCLES! Hip circles are basically highly durable resistance bands that create a lot of tension when used properly. Let me tell you right now, not all hip circles are created equal, trust me. So of course, I set out to find the right ones that I could stand behind and talk about happily!
First of all, I like the idea of different levels of resistance when it comes to my legs and glutes, so one band was not going to work for me. My current favorites, I got on Amazon! (If you know me at all, you would know I have an Amazon problem. I don't have time to shop in REAL stores, not a thing.) These Hip Circles are created by Victorem and come in a package of THREE for $34.99! I was pumped! Anyway, I opened them up and put them to the test! You will have one band that is a heavy resistance, one medium resistance and one light resistance. Check them out here…Victorem Hip Circles – Set of 3
Here we go! Do this at home or bring them with you to the gym! EASY!
HIGH Resistance Band: Hip Circle Forward Walk
With band just above your knees, keep legs fairly straight as you walk forward taking slow and big steps with each leg. Be sure you are creating enough resistance to make this difficult. Take 20 total steps forward, then 20 total steps backward.
HIGH Resistance Band: Hip Circle Side Shuffle
With band just above your knees, face to the side and take small yet slow steps in one direction. Make sure you are maintaining solid resistance with the band. Take 20 total steps to the right, then 20 total steps to the left.
MEDIUM Resistance Band: Hip Circle Hip Thrusts/Bridges
With band just above your knees, lay down on your back with your feet close to your heels and knees to the ceiling, hands by your hips with palms facing down. Spread your knees just enough to feel some good resistance with the bands. Concentrate on keeping your knees out and the resistance high as you elevate your hips off the ground slowly, pause at the height of the movement, squeeze your glutes before returning back to the floor. Complete 15 reps.
MEDIUM Resistance Band: Hip Circle Clam Shells
With band just above your knees, lay on your side and bring your knees to a 90 degree angle closer to your chest, heels towards your glutes. Keep one leg firmly planted on the floor as you open the other leg to the ceiling. Be slow and controlled in your movement to maintain solid resistance as you release leg back to find the other. Complete 15 reps on one side before flipping to the other side to finish.
LOW Resistance Band: Hip Circle Body Weight Squats
With band just above your knees and feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, push knees out as you squat down to 90 degrees, maintaining solid resistance with the bands (don't let your knees break to the middle). Stand up and repeat for 15 reps.
REPEAT for complete 2-3 rounds! Your glutes should be on fire and fully activated!
Congratulations! They are ready to rock of the remainder of your workout!
To be honest, I do this glute activation routine at home three days per week. Reason? My medial glutes are weaker than they should be and I want to prevent hip injury and joint issues. It's a quick 15 minutes and I'm done! Sometimes, I follow it up with a trip to the gym. Other times, it's part of an active recovery day. Either way, I know I am doing something good for myself and I encourage you to do the same!
Let me know if you have questions! I am here 🙂


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We offer the following accommodation option for students:
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If students book accommodation through the ISU Frankfurt program, they can choose double occupancy with another ISU Frankfurt participant, or a single room. The Meininger Hotel is located centrally in Frankfurt near the convention center. The Frankfurt UAS and Goethe University campuses can be easily reached within 20 minutes with public transportation from the hotel.
The following resources are available for students during their stay:
- WiFi
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- Towels and sheets will be provided by the hotel
For more information, visit the Meininger Hotel Frankfurt am Main/Messe website.
Please note: ISU participants can opt-out of our accommodation offer and find housing on their own. You can indicate this in your application and you will receive a price reduction for the program fee.
Breakfast is provided at the hostel each morning. For lunch, most students choose to eat at the university cafeteria ("Mensa"), which is open at both campuses during the program. Cold and warm dishes are inexpensively priced (€2 - €7) and vegetarian and vegan dishes are available. Additionally, there are many cafes on campus where students can grab coffee and a quick bite to eat during lunch. Students usually eat dinner off campus; they can cook their own meals at the hostel or go out to eat around Frankfurt.

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Determining whether or not a source of food has a good nutrient profile; that it will give us the maximum benefit per calorie is not as simple as looking at the fat content versus the protein. This is an important aspect of nutrition however there are many other factors to consider such as the protein source, the type of fat it has and if it is plant or animal based. Things we usually don't think of, like what type of food did the source of our protein consume or where it was grown have a huge impact on what benefits we will see from our efforts. In addition to these factors, we must also consider additives to the product like sugars and salts which can alter the nutrient profile of these foods for the worse.
One good example of this is the difference in nutrient profiles when looking at organic, grass fed beef versus conventionally grown, corn fed beef. Cows that are fed grass naturally produce the beneficial omega fatty 3 acids that your body not only needs to function but that they also are used to fight chemical imbalances in the brain like those associated with depression and other mental ailments. Conversely, beef that is conventionally fed does not develop nor contain the beneficial omega -3 fatty acids that their grass fed counterparts do. In addition to not having these beneficial fatty acids they instead contain omega-6 fatty acids, which cause a build of plaque in blood vessels which is attributed to heart disease.
Where does it come from?
Sourcing is an important aspect to consider as well when it comes to all food choices, especially protein supplements. The ability to provide protein that is relatively cheap yet still maintaining a good nutrient profile are reasons why the industry is so successful and why many people use their products. Many people use a protein supplement in place of a meal because of convenience, and this can be incorporated in to a healthy diet if done properly.
We can look at one of the biggest selling powdered proteins on the market, whey protein, to demonstrate this. When it comes to any food choice; in this case protein supplements, it is difficult to separate one product from another. This is because virtually every product has a very similar protein to weight ratios which is arguably the number one factor in choosing one product over another. So how do we choose the best product? Knowing where the protein, in this case milk comes from is extremely important. This is because environmental regulations and how the food is regulated varies drastically from country to country, sometimes even within the same country itself. This means that your whey protein which comes from the milk of a cow, from the grass that it eats, could have come from contaminated land. This is why high levels of lead, cadmium and other heavy metals are so prevalent in certain protein powders and drinks. These heavy metals contribute to neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and others that can be life altering. This is why it is extremely important to know where your food is sourced, potentially consuming some of these chemicals can negatively impact your life permanently.


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I got back from a visit to the dentist yesterday, Thursday, planning
to make dinner... ok, not really. I was going to order pizza to be
delivered. It was already 5:30pm, and I was too tired to cook and
still in pain from the dentist's chair. I had one of my kids call in
the order, and I came and sat down at the computer and as my
homepage of our news site came up, I saw that there was
another Arab terror attack in Jerusalem. Another Arab tractor
driver had gone on a rampage to murder Jews. Interesting
when this comes at a time when the U.S. Secretary of State,
Hillary Clinton was just here pushing the two state agenda
and the division of Jerusalem. It's interesting that these type of attacks have only taken place in Jerusalem by Arabs who live in the eastern part of the city. These 'Arab driver tractor attacks' didn't occur in other parts of Israel where there are Arabs working. It didn't happen in Haifa, or Tel Aviv-Jaffa, or Netanya or Be`er Sheva. Specifically in Jerusalem. Makes one think...
Would it be shocker if naive Jerusalemites would panic and complain to Israel's security
forces, "Keep those Arabs out of our side of town, they are dangerous and cannot be trusted!" And wouldn't THAT be just want those who wants to see Jerusalem divided LOVE to hear?
It fits the splitting of Jerusalem agenda perfectly, to make the citizens demand what you wanted all along.
Shlomo Wollins of WeJew.com ( like a Jewish Youtube ) sent me this video and I wanted to share this with you all. You will see the actual terror attack take place. Was this an attack, or just a traffic mishap like the terrorist's family is claiming to the world?
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Day 2 – Sunday 16 October
Ah good sleep. Wonder if Brendas has got the fire going for our morning coffee? No movement anywhere. Versuvius is exploding every 5 seconds somewhere higher up under the gazebos, but otherwise all is still, apart from the wind whistling through. Wonder what the time is? 2am! Damn! Now what?
Patrick sneezes. Five times. The camp wakes up. Five times. Versuvius continues erupting.
Time to ablute. Not too bad, especially if you leave your head outside the porta-loo when you zip up the tent. Like living in two worlds at the same time.
Rise and shine! The camp is alive with everyone getting ready for the day: making coffee, mixing muesli or whatever concoction someone else thinks will be good for you, nibbling on nuts, getting dressed while still in a sleeping-bag, etc. We all look up to see what the weather is doing and I chuckle as I realize my hotline upwards is more powerful than that of The Windmill. Lord, if it be your will, can we please have cool cloudy weather? (George). Good God, I want it bloody hot! (Estienne). And the Lord said, "Let it be cool and cloudy". Aha.
There is a staggered start this morning, based on the finishing times from yesterday. The buffaloes bundle out of camp at 7am, the eland elope at 7.30, and the springboks sprint out at 8am.
The first hour slips by almost effortlessly under the 'cool and cloudy' order as we climb up onto higher ground along an old jeep track. Everyone has somehow recovered from Day 1 including our sweep Fransa who was tempted to mount her broom and fly out yesterday. Oh dear, just heard that Patrick was cramping badly last night and so has decided not to carry on. Ah here is Josef, sounding as if he is playing Wagner on a didgeridoo, but I realize he is humming to himself. And who can blame him? These glorious vistas draw forth our gratitude which demands some sort of response. Like a visit to Oxford or Cambridge calls forth our academic souls, so running through these wildly rugged places calls to something deep within.
The first of the eland, my tent-mate Geerts, gallops by, looking strong and determined. Later the
first springbok effortlessly trots past. Dirk is not known as the King of the Kalahari for nothing; he fits into this space so comfortably that you know some of his ancestors must have come from these parts. Tomas is not far behind him, rhythmically pumping his arms to a steady beat.
One of the delights of starting first (and being slow) is that at some stage during the day, everyone passes you. So it is Hi Belinda, here's a Ginger Nut, Looking good Mike, Give it hell, Altie!
Down down down to the lush vineyards on the banks of the Orange. The vines look over-Photoshopped in this harsh countryside, and the green is almost too green. I meet a farmer watching us with a bemused expression on his face. Jus meneer, these vineyards look fantastic! Ja man, we have to find something to farm in this dry plekkie. We once had cows but when we tried to milk them they produced Cremora. Ag no, boet, you should rather have tried sheep. Ja swaer we did, but they were so thin we could fax them to the abattoir.
As we enter Death Valley, the weather starts to get really hot. What happened to my hotline? But as we are reminded just before Collection is taken in Church, the Lord loves a generous giver, and only He knows how much Estienne has given to the KAEM and in such a generous spirit. So I don't begrudge The Windmill this minor victory.
Death Valley is simply magnificent. Huge koppies and krantzes on either side, with scattered boulders littered all over the sandy river bed. The rocks are in all shades of black, purple, green and brown, and many sparkle with a million diamonds. It is quite a scramble, though, and at the top Veteran Edward can't resist "Es, do you know the difference between a trail run and rock climbing?"
The last 5 or 10km are always a slog and most of us lose the punch line on the final stretch. I know you buggers on the quads are having fun like cowboys at a rodeo, but can't you leave the middle-mannetjie untouched so that we runners can have one small part of the road that isn't churned up?
The top positions remain unchanged: Maretha is first lady with a lead of over an hour on Altie, who in turn is currently 19 minutes ahead of Allison. Dirk had a lead of 17 minutes on Tomas at the start today, but was only able to increase it by 3 minutes today. Thierry is third, 11 minutes behind Tomas.


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The more time a thief spends in your home looking around, the more likely he or she will get caught.
A diversion safe resembles a real McCoy and can be used to thwart an intruder who does not have enough time to explore the entire house. Burglars have a tendency of quickly getting in and out of your home.
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Burglars spend an average of eight minutes inside the home they are robbing. They just want to get in, grab what they can, and get out as quickly as possible. Will they actually forage through your refrigerator looking for that diamond ring?
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Finding money on the floor is rarely this exciting. This single gold coin was discovered by a hiker and Israel's Antiquities Authority has since established that it's one of only two ever discovered. The coin's 2,000 years old—and, before you ask, priceless.
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The challenges of diversity in sustainability leadership
The challenges of diversity in sustainability leadership
The goal of environmental stewardship is to preserve the diversity of ecosystems, cultures and natural resources. Organizations pledging to protect the planet's resources should naturally reflect the diversity needed to solve the world's big, interconnected problems.
New research shows that green-focused foundations and nonprofits must reframe the way they build diversity in leadership positions — which begins with executive search.
"We need diversity to happen at all levels of environmental efforts, starting with the hiring process," said Whitney Tome, executive director of Green 2.0, an organization advancing racial diversity across mainstream environmental foundations and government agencies.
On December 8, Tome led a panel of nonprofit executives, foundation leaders and hiring experts. They met at New York's The New School to discuss Green 2.0's report, "Diversity Derailed: Limited Demand, Effort and Results in Environmental C-Suite Searches," focusing on conversation and targeted strategies for boardrooms.
Data transparency, accountability and increased resources are among the tactics discussed to create an environmental movement with less discrimination and more social equity, and one that can win environmental battles and fair outcomes for society's most climate-vulnerable people, often people of color. Green 2.0 calls for roots that run deeper than organizations "checking a box" to receive marks on progress.
The "unicorn" in the room
"Diversity at the leadership level in NGOs is woefully lacking, and as you move higher, diversity gets smaller," said Michelle DePass, Tishman professor of Environmental Policy and Management at The New School. "The executive search is an overlooked way to diversify the environmental movement."
Tome quoted a search firm that participated in Green 2.0's research: "They [organizations] always think they're going to get the superstar who's also diverse, who's also going to result in them achieving their biggest ambition ever. Diversity is for sure wrapped up in that unicorn."
But simply advocating for diversity, said Professor Maya Beasley, author of the report, does not suddenly translate to results. It is an ongoing effort between search firms and the hiring managers they serve.
Organizations turn to executive search firms to assist in hiring for senior-level positions with the interest of finding diverse candidates. Search firms have become the "gatekeepers of the network that impacts the movement of talent." She writes:
Search firms serve two roles in diversifying senior leadership. The first is to partner with organizations to identify what they are looking for in a new hire. The second is to help organizations move beyond their own networks to find the best candidates. Despite the relatively high proportion of well-educated people of color in the United States, diversity among management and leadership in a variety of sectors remains limited. In the environmental sector, particularly, people of color comprise only 12 to 16 percent of staff at environmental organizations and agencies.
The challenge to finding the candidates who will create beneficial change at a large scale is making sure they're not ignored or passed over because of conscious or unconscious bias. Both the hiring managers of NGOs and nonprofits, as well as hiring executives, must be held accountable, Beasley maintains.
"Diversity Derailed"
The Diversity Derailed report assesses executive search firms' impact on increasing diversity and the practices used by these firms and their clients. It is culled from 85 interviews and surveys with CEOs, COOs and HR directors of major U.S. environmental nongovernmental organizations and the search firms they used.
The data is alarming: Nearly 90 percent of search firms said that bias is a problem in executive searches. Nearly half of NGOs say there's an unconscious bias within their organizations and 16 percent say there's active resistance to diversity in searches.
About 70 percent of search firms mandate a diverse slate of candidates — but only if the client prioritizes it. This is a problem, as only about 28 to 44 percent of NGOs short-list diversity as a priority. And less than half of search firms will mandate diversity if a client doesn't prioritize it.
Why does this happen? A quarter of foundations and search firms say there are not enough qualified applicants among people of color. And more than 35 percent of search firms quote a "bad cultural fit for applicants of color".
Beasley remarked that this reasoning is overemphasized (or as one person in the audience called it, "bullshit"). For example, the surveyed NGOs, foundations and search firms were given a hypothetical short list of job candidates: two black men including one Ivy League grad, and one white man. Only one-fourth, one-fifth and one-third believed the Ivy League graduate would be a better fit for the organization, respectively.
Furthermore, unconscious bias can create an imbalanced candidate slate. When a demographic group makes up most of a finalist pool, that demographic is likely to be chosen as a favored candidate. When at least two candidates are black or Hispanic, that person is more likely to be selected.
"Training the bias out of people doesn't work, but we can try minimizing its impact," said Beasley.
Breaking the "green ceiling"
"I don't want to just show a report and say, 'here's a problem,'" said Tome. "I want to say, here's the solution." She offered several ways to help boost the diversity of job candidates:
- Mandate diverse slates of candidates.
- Diversify the search committee.
- Structure the interview process to minimize bias, using pre-determined job-relevant questions to focus on candidate responses and not demographic stereotypes.
- Track leaks through the hiring process by detecting and monitoring diversity in the applicant and new-hire pipeline.
- Measure progress and outcomes.
Search firms and NGOs also shared their experiences.
"Delivering excellence is what nonprofit HR is all about," said Patricia Hampton, vice president and managing partner of Nonprofit HR, citing that nonprofits are the third-biggest hiring force in the world. "We are paid to push back. Are you prepared for the diversity walking in your front door?"
She continued, "Before we decide that we want to partner with you, we've checked you out on GuideStar. Going in, we know if you were 'checking a box'. We look past the organization's name to their story, and what they have brought to the industry."
To her, this means asking deep questions: Who is funding the foundation? What are its goals? And why is diversity good for the community it serves?
Jamie Hechinger, managing director at Russell Reynolds Associates, said it's important for CEOs to support the company's push for diversity, and that it set "aggressive and transparent hiring goals". Focusing on metrics isn't important, however, without understanding the experience of employees, such as how their hiring decision was made, the flexibility around career paths, employee retention and an empathetic, open culture.
"Philanthropy is notoriously not diverse," said Lois DeBacker, managing director of the Kresge Foundation's environment program. "But having internal conversations creates expectations for diversity. We ask all grant seekers to provide information about the diversity of their board and staff."
DeBacker also stressed that it's important that employees join the diversity conversation, rather than waiting for a top-down push from management.
The Green 2.0 report offers a checklist for organizations and search firms to make sure every environmental organization and search firm lives these important questions, and moves towards reflecting the varied world that we hope to preserve for future generations.


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Update from Church Wood, Cheshire from Graham Sweet, volunteer at Church Wood Conservation Group.
Church Wood got off fairly lightly from the storms so far this year. Two large oak trees were blown over, but they are gradually being cut up for firewood for the volunteers. One other oak had to be felled as that had been condemned in an earlier survey, this gave one of our volunteers who has recently completed a chain saw course (paid for by Woodland Trust funds) good practice.
Of course we are replanting in open spaces and the recently planted area of about 2/3 acre is generally going well with English oak, hornbeam, field maple, guelder rose, sweet chestnut and copper beech. About 6 of these trees have failed so will need replacing but that is to be expected with all new plantings.
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OTTAWA - The Conservative government is being accused of suppressing the release of scientific information in what an environmental law group describes as a threat to democracy and a breach of the federal Access to Information Act.
The Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria and the ethics watchdog Democracy Watch are asking the federal information commissioner to investigate what they're calling "systematic efforts by the government of Canada to obstruct the right of the media — and through them, the Canadian public — to timely access to government scientists."
They argue that the federal access law's stated "principle" is to ensure government information is available to the public and that any restrictions be limited and specific.
"By suppressing scientists and stopping them from talking to the media ... that undermines the public's knowledge of what records actually exist," said Calvin Sandborn, legal director of Victoria's Environmental Law Centre.
The public is then doubly blind, Sandborn suggested, because it neither hears from taxpayer-funded scientists directly nor can it seek out their work through the Access to Information Act.
The complaint arises from a sweeping Conservative communications policy under which federal scientists must get permission before speaking publicly — permission that is often denied, delayed or limited to approved talking points.
The issue has again come to prominence following a report last week by Postmedia News that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is demanding that scientists on a joint Canada-U.S. Arctic research project sign a sweeping confidentiality agreement. The demand has been flatly rejected by some U.S. scientists.
The submission Wednesday to the office of Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault includes a new 28-page report that chronicles repeated examples across multiple government departments.
Law student Clayton Greenwood compiled examples of scientists being muzzled at Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans, Natural Resources Canada, the National Research Council, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and National Defence.
The package includes copies of emails among government officials that detail the obsessive control exerted over even routine requests — such as a media inquiry about the National Research Council's role in a NASA snow study over southern Ontario.
A spokeswoman for Legault said a preliminary examination will take place to see if a full investigation is warranted.
Legault will not publicly comment on whether she undertakes an investigation or not. Her only power, should she find merit in the complaint, is to publicly report her findings.
Sandborn, a law professor, said he believes the request falls within Legault's mandate.
"I don't think there's a more important role than this for the access to information commissioner to address: does government have the power to suppress public access to publicly owned science and information?" he said.
"The whole idea of democracy is that the public can make wise decisions. But they can't make wise decisions if they don't have the facts, if government facts are hidden from them."
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made much the same argument in the past.
In 2001, as head of the National Citizens Coalition, Harper wrote that "information is power."
"The less control the government has over the flow of information, the less control it can exert over its citizens."
Even since coming to office, Harper has occasionally preached that open access to information is critical to citizen freedom.
"We believe strongly that Canadians' freedom is enhanced when journalists are free to pursue the truth, to shine light into dark corners, and to assist the process of holding governments accountable," he told an ethnic media awards banquet in Markham, Ont., in November 2009.
Sandborn said access to information is at the heart of responsible government.
"If we don't resolve that, I think our democracy may be in deep trouble."
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Australian warplanes to end air strike campaign against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria
Australia is ending its direct involvement in air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria after an "arduous and brutal" campaign.
Defence Minister Marise Payne today announced the RAAF's F/A-18F Super Hornet jets would be brought back to Australia, after Iraq's Prime Minister declared victory in the war against the terrorist group which had declared a 'caliphate' straddling areas of Iraq and Syria.
Islamic State recently suffered the loss of its final stronghold in Raqqa, it's self-declared "capital".
It is estimated up to 80 per cent of the northern Syrian city was destroyed in the battles between Kurdish-led forces and Islamic State fighters.
Senator Payne said Australia had made a significant contribution to the fight against Islamic State.
"Given the success that has been achieved on the battlefield by the Iraqi security forces, Australia's contribution is now at a transition point," she said.
"Following discussions with Iraq and members of the international Coalition, the Australian Government has determined we will bring home our six Super Hornet strike aircraft from the Middle East."
She said there was no doubt Australia's air strikes helped the Iraqi security forces on the ground.
Ms Payne said Australia's military involvement in Iraq would continue with surveillance and refuelling aircraft to remain in the region.
"We are there at the invitation of the Government of Iraq," Senator Payne said.
"I acknowledge the effort of all involved in this campaign, it has been long, it has been arduous and it has been brutal."
The ADF's contribution to the US-led coalition against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria was made up of approximately 780 Defence Force staff.
As part of the operation the ADF deployed an Air Task Group included six Super Hornets, an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, and a Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
Coalition aircraft carried out thousands of attacks in support of Iraqi and Kurdish ground forces.
But monitors claimed thousands of civilians were killed in the aerial campaign.
The coalition's Combined Joint Task Force said only 0.35 per cent of all its "28,198 strikes that included 56,976 separate engagements" conducted between August 2014 and October 2017 resulted in a credible report of civilian casualties.
"The total number of reports of possible civilian casualties was 1,790. The total number of credible reports of civilian casualties during this time period was 199," said its Monthly Civilian Casualty Report (November, 2017).


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Katie Grimmond, 21, a student from the University of Aberdeen has joined a bold, new national youth advisory group to lead the discussion about how young people can be part of protecting and making the most of Scotland's natural environment.
Called ReRoute, the advisory group of young people aged 13-23 is part of a partnership between Scottish Natural Heritage and Young Scot to help meet Scotland's ambitions as a green nation.
Katie is currently studying Biological Sciences at the University of Aberdeen and works part-time as a student ambassador. Katie is passionate about nature and would like to see young people have more opportunities to make positive contributions to biodiversity. Katie believes young people in Scotland can play a vital role in helping to protect Scotland's natural environment.
As part of the three year partnership, Katie will encourage young people to contribute towards improving biodiversity and act as an advocate for the natural environment at a local, regional and national level. Katie will also encourage young people across the area to enjoy the outdoors.
At the end of the project, Katie and the other ReRoute members will make recommendations to Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Government on how to effectively engage young people in nature and Scotland's natural environment.
Katie said: "I'm really excited to be involved with ReRoute - it's a great way to develop new skills, gain experience and get young people in Aberdeen passionate about nature. I think it's important to help young people across Scotland understand that everything is connected, we all need to work together to protect our ecosystem. This is a great way to increase awareness of the benefits of nature across the wider community. I'm looking forward to working with the other group members to build greater awareness of Scotland's natural environment.
In a recent nature survey conducted by Young Scot, 89% of young people considered nature and the outdoors important and 74% of the participants said they would like to learn more about it. As a result, Katie and the other group members across the country will work together to design exciting new rewards to encourage young people to engage with Scotland's natural environment.
The panel will focus on the importance of the Scottish Government's 2020 Challenge for Scotland's Biodiversity: A Route Map to 2020. The Biodiversity Route Map to 2020 will help meet Scotland's international biodiversity obligations. It is designed to maintain nature and support the many benefits it provides us in the shape of clean air, flood protection, climate change resilience, health and wellbeing and a thriving economy.
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No matter what time of year it is- nothing defines a good gathering better than a BBQ party. Chilling with your friends in your backyard while the soothing smell of delicious BBQ dishes seep in to your nostril; the experience is incomparable. If you want to host such a BBQ party or simply make BBQ for yourself- it is essential that you first have all the required accessories. There are tons of accessories available in the market – so choosing the necessary ones can be hectic. But don't worry! In this article I have gathered the 12 must-have BBQ smoker accessories so that you could buy them with ease and have a wonderful time at your very own BBQ party. Without further ado let us start the list.
Grill Basket
If you have ever made BBQ food – you probably know that one of the most annoying things about them is that you must scrape the bits of food that fall in to the flame or inside the grill. This is very hectic and also risky because you may injure yourself when you are too close to the charcoal flame. To avoid this, you can buy a grill basket- this is basically a basket that prevents scrapes of food from entering the unwanted parts of the grill. This simple accessory will make sure that your food stays at place during the time of grilling and no extra cleaning is required. You simply place it above any sort of grill and your job will be done!
Although there are many good grill baskets available in the market- I personally prefer the Grillux Grill Basket. You can find great deals on Amazon for this grill basket.
- Grillux Grill Basket has a very competitive price
- It is made with heavy duty stainless steel.
- The curved handles make sure that moving it around is not cumbersome.
Wireless Meat Thermometer
Now, when you hear about grill, this accessory for the first time, you may think that it is not that necessary. That may be true if and only if you are a professional chef, otherwise, you need it! What the wireless meat thermometer does is that it tells you the temperature of the food that you have placed on the grill.
You will be surprised to see how easy it is to use:
- Place the probe of the thermometer in to the food on the grill
- Set your desired temperature setting- this depends largely on what you are cooking
- Wait patiently- as all your work with it is done. The thermometer will notify you when the required temperature is reached
For this accessory we have chosen the Thermo Pro TP-09.
- It has a 6.5-inch stainless steel probe.
- It has a very wide temperature range of (32-572 F)
- You also get a rubber sleeve case with it.
A reliable propane gas level indicator
This is an accessory that is not used commonly and many might argue that using it is pointless. You will, however, be surprised how helpful it proves to be in the long run! What it does is simple- it notifies you when you run low on propane gas so that you can fill it up again. It's a simple task- and to clear some of your misconception, it certainly doesn't add propane to your cylinder- yeah! Sorry to pop your bubble.
Having a reliable propane gas level indicator will make sure that your gas tank doesn't run empty on crucial moments. For example: when you are on the verge of making the perfect BBQ! Using it is very simple. However, you may require a bit of getting used to it.
- Carefully place the magnetic sensor underneath your gas tank
- Normally, these indicators come with some sort of methods, i.e. applications, be sure to sync them together
- Care must be taken when using this as propane gas is highly flammable
Currently there are tons of propane gas level indicators in the market but we have chosen AP Products 024-1001 Propane Tank Gas Level Indicator. This particular product stands out from the rest due to it's magnificent features at a reasonable price
- It comes with one magnetic sensor
- Simple synchronization via Bluetooth
- Updates automatically every 5 seconds
BBQ gloves
The main feature that makes BBQ gloves different from other gloves is the fire resistance feature. This is one of the most important BBQ accessories and yet people choose to avoid. BBQ gloves is primarily a safety device but it also allows you to handle your food effectively which in turn results in a delicious meal. BBQ gloves are quintessential if you want to minimize BBQ related injuries!
I don't think you need special instructions on how to use BBQ gloves but still I'll put it in simple words
- Make sure it fits your hand
- Use all your fingers at once to avoid spills.
We have chosen OZERO Leather Welding BBQ Grill Gloves. This is probably the best gloves at it's given price.
- Can bear up to a staggering 932 Fahrenheit
- It is manufactured in environmental friendly methods
- The leather ensures a long-lasting life for the gloves
A chimney fire starter
There are many ways to start a fire using charcoal for your BBQ. Most of them are cumbersome and at often times- waste of time. If you think that lighter fluid is better! Then I urge you to think about the health factor- it is dangerous! The solution to this never ending problem of starting a BBQ fire is a chimney fire starter. Setting it up is quite easy:
- Place the required amount of charcoal in your chimney fire starter
- Roll up few paper towels with small of amount of oil
- Position your chimney over this ball of paper towels.
For this category – BBQ Dragon Chimney of Insanity Charcoal Starter is a terrific choice!
- It is very lightweight, therefore can easily be carried around
- Eco-friendly as it doesn't require lighter fluids normally.
- Has a very simple assembly process
Check out this video on how to use a chimney fire starter:
A grill steel brush
We often spent a huge amount of money buying the most expensive grills to have an optimum grilling experience but how often do we invest to keep it clean. The truth is no one probably gives this matter that much importance. In reality- keeping your grill clean is an integral part of making a good meal. Using a grill steel brush is simple just make sure you don't burn yourself while cleaning!
- After you are finished with your cooking- heat up your grill
- Clean the chunks of meat while they are still fresh
- Before starting again wash your grill with warm water and scrub it off with your steel brush
We have chosen Kona Safe/Clean Grill Brush due to its high quality at a very competitive price.
- Gives you a bristle-free cleaning experience.
- Works with all types of grills
- Comes with the perfect handle length
BBQ grill light
You probably had no idea that this even existed! But it does, and this makes a huge difference to your BBQ experience. When grilling during the daytime, using this is not exactly required. However, for the BBQ parties that take place during the night time- this accessory is essential! Its main purpose is illuminating the surrounding of the grill so that you can cook better and avoid accidents. You don't need to be an expert to use this!
- Set up the clamp at a convenient position on the grill
- Make sure it doesn't get oil on it when cooking
- Set up an optimum brightness
For this category, we have chosen MARNUR BBQ Grill Light LED Barbecue Grill Lighting.
- It has exceptional brightness and can have two stages to choose from
- Very lightweight so handling it is easy
- Can be rotated 360 degrees.
Multifunctional BBQ tool
If you have grilled before, you probably know the fact that different types of food require different tools for them to be handled. For example, some food may require spatula for them to be handled, whereas some require tongs. A variety of tools are required to tackle all sorts of BBQ food. Buying individual tools can be hectic but do not worry as you can buy a multifunctional tool that will do all your job.
- Use the right tool for the selected food
- Wash it thoroughly after use
For this category, we have chosen Stingray 7 in 1 BBQ Tool.
- Made fully from stainless steel
- Better grip due to rubber pads
- Can be used with one hand very easily
Bear claws
Relax! I am not referring to actual bear claws. This is an accessory that allows use to shred through tough meat and make it the right size for your BBQ purposes. The great thing about this it is really fun to use. If you think about it, you get to have the 'bear experience'- shredding through the meat of your prey! Nevertheless, this accessory will save tons of time and will provide perfectly shredded meat for BBQ usage. There are certain rules to be kept in mind while using them:
- Wash your hand and the gloves before shredding the meat
- Don't move your arms too hard as you may ruin the meat
- Never wear it when you are not using it as you may hurt someone
We have chosen Cave tools bear claws for pulled pork.
- The metal handle forks ensure better grip
- You get 25 professional recipes along with it
- The black color design gives it a very cool look
Meat softener
Unlike the previously mentioned bear claws, this accessory has a very non-violent purpose. Hammering your food before BBQ may sound hectic but you'll be amazed how great it improves your food. The extra juiciness is all result of a meat softener. A certain set of instructions must be followed when using a meat softener.
- Hammer the meat depending on the amount of tenderness you want it
- Be sure not to strike your hand
- Use a board underneath when using the meat softener
We have chosen Ace Select Meat Tenderizer for this category.
- Stainless steel construction ensures long-lasting
- Lightweight so it can handle with ease
- Can be used for other ingredients like garlic
An oil drum smoker
This is a unique addition to this list as it may not necessarily qualify as an accessory, but believe me when I say this smoking on an oil drum is the best feeling. The slow burn it provides makes best BBQ and although people may argue it's a bit cumbersome than the conventional smokers- it's all worth it. You need a few pointers when using this smoker
- Make sure your oil drum has no leaks
- Take your time when using this smoker
- Clean it thoroughly after use
We have chosen BarrelQ 183-245.018 Big 2018 Oil Barrel Grill for this category.
- It has a very unique design.
- No assembly required
- It is multifunctional
Road trip grill
This is the smaller version of your average grill and although it may not be an accessory because of its mobility factor we couldn't just leave it out of the list. Having a BBQ party at various locations is surely a unique feeling and this grill makes it possible. Using it is simple.
- Keep it clean when traveling with it
- Set it up on a plane surface
- Extinguish the fire with great care after use
We prefer Coleman RoadTrip LXX Grill for this category.
- Its suitcase like design makes it very easy to carry around
- Lightweight yet very durable
- Has a great design
Final thoughts
The list that I just discussed contains all the necessary equipment that you will need to have the best BBQ experience. However, you do need some great recipes. You should definitely try working with the 10 best recipes out there.


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Sydney Lucas sings "Ring of Keys" (from the Tesori/Kron musical FUN HOME, based on the graphic novel by Allison Bechdel) at the 69th Annual Tony Awards on June 7th.
The Daily Beast: Meet the Alisons: How Three Women Helped 'Fun Home' Conquer Broadway
Beth: It's about you and your dad. That's why she's singing "Ring of Keys." We'll do some of the scene before it, which says all the things you need to know to realize what's happening.
Beth: Gender identity. It is about that. It's not about sex, but it is about gender identity.
Sydney: It's about a person discovering that she's different, and that she wants to be that different person. She walks over to her dad and is like, "Oh, I'm not going to be accepted. What am I going to do?"
Emily: It's a more raw and open way to look at these issues for people who don't necessarily engage with that gender or sexuality discussion. This show is hard. It's about a lesbian coming to terms with her closeted gay father's suicide. A lot of people hear that and go, "Wait…what?"
Beth: And it's a musical!
Fun Home won several awards at the Tonys:
Best Musical: Fun Home
Best Director of a Musical: Sam Gold, Fun Home
Best Leading Actor in a Musical: Michael Ceveris, Fun Home
Best Score: Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, Fun Home
Best Book: Lisa Kron, Fun Home


text: So this review is really just a way for me to get my fingers back on the keys and write something with some flow. We've been absolutely slammed with work and this is a great opportunity to get my touch back, so here we are with a pretty old track (about a year old), which is Wayward's remix of Joel Compass' track, "Run." London based DJ duo, Wayward, did a great job of developing a remix that really takes an entirely different approach from the original and creating something that ultimately ends up better. That being said, let's start with Joel Compass. This track is, at its core, a pop track featuring everything from a simple driving 2 and 4 drum beat to a few repeated strongly accented piano chords. To be completely honest, other than the lead vocal, this track is just boring. It really could have done with a few more rhythmic elements to keep the listener engaged, which is the problem when you create an entire track at "half-time" or when your vocal follows at 2/4, when your percussion or instrumentation is at 4/4. The blending in the instrumentation feels a bit sluggish because of this. Wayward, however, do a great job of identifying areas to improve from the original and making it even more intriguing. First off, I mean at it's most basic, this track is just produced better than the original. Listen to the blending of sounds and the crescendoes used to really settle the listener into the rhythm of the track. To allow the inherent beauty of the vocal (which Wayward actually modulate down a key) to be supplemented by an intricate dance based rhythm. It's sort of amazing that they were able to isolate which elements of the vocal were so compelling from the original, primarily the beautiful riffs and nice accidental minor tones, and adding them to a faster-pased, more sophisticated, set of instrumentation. Let's not forget the style of the nice "bus-stop" sample at the beginning and end, call me naive, but I find these effects really nice. Listen to them both below and tell us what you think!


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Bihar BSSC Admit Card 2014 Download at www.bssc.bih.nic.in: Bihar Staff Selection Commission has recently announced recruitment notification under BSSC Inter and Graduate Level exam.There are 12434 vacant posts are available in various departments of Bihar state government organizations. Against to the notification huge numbers of candidates have applied for the post,after the successfully completion of application submission processes all applicants are eagerly search for BSSC 2014 Admit Card, as the admit card/hall ticket contains all particulars of the exam all candidates are looking for the admit cards. So Bihar Staff Selection Commission in order to reveal all the particulars of the candidates it is going to issue admit cards /hall tickets very shortly. All applicants can download the admit card from the official site. the Bihar Staff Selection Commission official website www.bssc.bih.nic.in
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Bihar Staff Selection Commission is one of the largest selection commissions working under the state government of Bihar. Bihar Staff Selection Commission has its head office in Patna. The main function of Bihar Staff Selection Commission is to conduct recruitment to various state government organizations, so on every year it will issue the recruitment notification.For this academic year Bihar Staff Selection Commission has issued the recruitment notification for Inter and Graduate Level Exams to 12434 available vacancies. Very shortly Bihar Staff Selection Commission is going to issue hall tickets to the applicants, so all applied and eligible candidates can download the hall tickets from official website. Candidates should bring the BSSC admit card/ Hall ticket to the examination hall without fail along with original ID proof. Please follow the official site regularly for latest updates.
How to Download BSSC Admit Card 2014:
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text: End of Life Concerns Funeral & Memorial Planning Print The Origin and Purpose of Funerals By Chris Raymond twitter Chris Raymond is an expert on funerals, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as the former editor of the world's most widely read magazine for funeral directors. Learn about our editorial policy Chris Raymond Updated on September 07, 2019 Godong / Getty Images More in End of Life Concerns Funeral & Memorial Planning Assisted Living Hospice Care Palliative Care Pain & Symptom Control The Dying Process Grief & Bereavement A funeral comprises the rites, rituals, ceremonies and/or other meaningful observances that human beings conduct in order to honor or memorialize a person who died, whether held with or without the physical presence of the deceased's remains. Funeral vs. Disposition While most people fail to make the distinction, particularly in the United States, a funeral is not the same thing as burial. The latter is purely a common form of final body disposition that addresses the need of what to do with the physical remains after death occurs in a practical, respectful manner. There are several available forms of final body disposition in addition to burial below ground in a cemetery, such as cremation, body donation, burial above ground (i.e., in a mausoleum), or alkaline hydrolysis. In other words, the chosen method of final disposition only addresses "the needs of the dead." On the other hand, the purpose of a funeral is to address "the needs of the living." A funeral or memorial service helps survivors: Confront and accept the reality that a death has occurredHonors and remembers someone significant in their livesReinforces the fact that all human beings will eventually die (regardless of whether mourners want to accept this or not)Offers a socially acceptable opportunity to publicly express their grief and receive supportHelps those grieving begin adjusting to life after the loss Funeral Form vs. Function Typically held soon after death—often within one to seven days—the form of a funeral can vary greatly based upon the personal and religious preferences of the individual and/or his or her survivors, cultural or societal norms, and the circumstances surrounding the death, if necessary. As noted above, however, the function of a funeral is essentially universal regardless of its appearance and the rites, rituals, and ceremonies it includes. Generally, funeral ceremonies in Western cultures include/incorporate: Contemporary and/or religious music, such as hymns, chants, favorite musical pieces, etc.Readings from relevant texts, such as the deceased's favorite literary works, poetry, or personal writings; or the recitation of sacred/religious writings, such as passages from the Bible, the Quran, the Torah or Tanach, etc.Remarks by surviving loved ones, celebrants, religious officiants, etc., to honor, remember and reflect upon the life of the deceased and the ways he or she touched the lives of surviving loved ones.Physical mementos representing important moments in the life of the deceased and/or his or her hobbies/interests, such as photographs; diplomas, medals and other honors received; objects evocative of his or her passions, such as golf clubs, a guitar, or a set of downhill skis, for example; etc. Funerals in Western cultures might also incorporate: The ritual washing/dressing of the deceasedA vigil over the deceased until final interment occursA private viewing of the deceased by immediate surviving family members and friends, before the formal funeral ceremony itselfA formal procession from the site of the funeral to the place of final body dispositionWitnessing the physical burial or cremation of the body While a funeral usually occurs in conjunction with the presence of the deceased's physical remains, such as during a casketed funeral service, this is not required. Families often arrange and conduct a meaningful memorial service to honor and remember the deceased long after burying or cremating the individual privately. A funeral service and a memorial service serve the same function or purpose, but services conducted without the physical presence of the deceased are typically referred to as a memorial service. Origin of the Word The term funeral derives from the Latin word funus, meaning "funeral, funeral procession, burial rites" or "death, corpse." The word initially referred specifically to the burial of the dead until the early 1500s, when its meaning broadened through usage to refer to the ceremony surrounding burying someone who died. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


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Drupal Security Recommendations [1]
Some wise configurations to make in your Drupal setup include:
- Limiting the ability of anonymous users to create accounts. Account creation is the single greatest target of spammers and Google link jackers (people who will try and post links to their own sites from your own simply to promote their search engine rank). Allowing anonymous users to create accounts with no oversight or confirmation encourages the creation of bogus accounts by automated programs, otherwise known as bots. Attackers will look to create accounts in your Drupal site because by default Drupal distinguishes between two types of users: authenticated and unauthenticated users. If an unauthenticated (anonymous) user can create an account they can effectively elevate their own privileges.
- Disallow anonymous content posting. You don't want anonymous users to be able to post content for reasons closely linked to #1 above. Without any stopgaps, bots will quickly find your site and flood it with bad content in an effort to parasitically host links to their own sites on yours. Anonymous users shouldn't be able to create content (including content or uploads) without some sort of check or verification.
- Delete the PHP input type. Drupal, by default provides a number of different formats that users can utilize when entering data into web forms for things like content creation and comments. The three default formats are full HTML, filtered HTML and PHP. Filtered HTML should be used whenever possible. Filtered HTML will strip out any malicious HTML (such as javascript) to keep your site safe from cross site scripting (xss) and cross site request forgery (xsrf) attacks. The PHP input type is hardly ever used and therefor should be deleted entirely. With PHP input types users can write PHP directly into their content for the server to evaluate. This privilege is exactly what attackers search for, and if you aren't using this capability it's presence presents a much greater danger than help in your Drupal installation.
- Disable use of PHP. Similar to number 3 above Drupal offers certain users the ability to input PHP code into web forms and then evaluates (or runs) that code as it presents content. This is a powerful, and rarely used, feature. Attackers, however, can make extremely effective use of PHP to compromise your web server. In general, because PHP is hardly ever used by Drupal administrators or content creators, privileges to use PHP should be disabled. If there is some reason to use PHP inputs then you can enable permissions until the PHP is crafted, then disable them again.
- Limit upload file types. Drupal allows users to define the types of files that can be uploaded to the server. Attackers will try to upload PHP code to execute on your server, or perhaps executable malware or other dynamic content. By disallowing scripting languages or executables from being uploaded you cut off this avenue of attack.
- Restrict error reporting. Occasionally Drupal code will result in errors. In these cases, by default, the complete debugging text about the error will be logged in Drupal's internal error log, and displayed on the screen for users. Except in development environments where programmers are the users, this information is completely useless to end users. Furthermore, the information contained in debugging messages could leak critical configuration details to attackers (known as an information disclosure vulnerability). Because Drupal system administrators can view error messages in the internal logs there is no reason to display errors to the screen. Turn off screen reporting of errors whenever possible to close this disclosure vulnerability.
- Create groups to manage permissions. Many permissions can be misused to exploit a Drupal site. Try to grant permissions in the most restrictive way possible to limit users exclusively to permissions they they will be required to use. Use extreme care with permissions like 'administer content types' and any permission that allows the use of PHP.
- Disable the uid 1 account created when Drupal is installed.
- Delete all the root level .txt files since they're not needed and can be used to fingerprint the site
- Enable the Syslog module so that Drupal Watchdog messages also get logged to the standard syslog
- Limit input formats so that users can't utilize applet, object, iframe, script, or other tags that could be used to insert malicious content. Audit the node_revisions table to ensure that no malicious content is present.


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Are you having Achilles tendon repair surgery in the near future? Are you wondering how you will cope with the recovery period immediately after the surgery? Achilles surgery can be one of the more difficult orthopedic procedures to recover from. That's because you'll likely be under strict orders from your orthopedic surgeon to put no weight or pressure on your foot in the weeks after the surgery. When you're unable to put pressure on one foot, even the simplest tasks can become incredibly difficult. Here are a few items that can ease your frustration and help you cope with the situation:
A backpack. Your orthopedic surgeon will likely order you to stay in bed with your foot elevated as much as possible. The elevation will help reduce swelling, which can encourage the tendon to heal faster. However, there may be times when you'll need to get up, especially to get food or to get a book, work items, or other important materials.
The problem is that you'll also likely be on crutches. And it's close to impossible to carry anything of substance in your hands while also operating your crutches. A backpack may become your best friend. You can take the backpack to the kitchen and load it with snacks, then fling the pack over your shoulder before using your crutches to get back to the bed. Or you can use the backpack to carry your computer from the bed to the couch if you need a change of scenery.
A shower seat. Taking a shower is usually a tremendous challenge for those recovering from Achilles surgery. Right after the surgery, you'll probably have a soft cast that can't get wet. Even once the cast is removed, you'll likely be unable to put your foot down in the shower. That means balancing yourself on one foot while also washing yourself.
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A knee scooter. Crutches can be an inexpensive solution for mobility. They require a lot of effort, though, and they can cause soreness under your arms. You may find that it's worth it to spend a small bit more and rent a knee scooter. You simply rest your knee on a pad and then use your
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SmartPak's Ask the Vet – Anhidrosis, teeth floating, moon blindness, and more!
[originally published in the May 2017 issue of Show Horse Today]
Questions answered in this episode:
1. I have a horse that was diagnosed with anhidrosis. Aside from medication, is there anything I can do to help him? I once saw a horse like that at a barn I was at before, and since medication wouldn't help him much, the owner decided to start giving him half a beer every morning to help him sweat. Apparently it worked, but is that a good idea?
2. I have a question about the horse's teeth this time. Some people say it's needed to float the teeth once a year, others say longer, others say more frequent. What is your opinion on floating, and how do I know my horse needs her teeth floated?
3. How can you tell if your farrier is doing a good job, and what does a healthy hoof look like?
4. With show season coming up, is it truly harmful to shave/trim a horse's facial whiskers since they are "connected" to their brain cells?
5. I have an Appaloosa-Paint mix, and my farrier once mentioned to me to be careful about moon blindness. What is it, what breeds does it affect, what can be done to prevent it, and once it's contracted, what are the treatment options? Since my horse is a mix, is he less likely to contract moon blindness?
Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA SmartPak Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director Dr. Lydia Gray has earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), and a Master of Arts focusing on interpersonal and organizational communication. After "retiring" from private practice, she put her experience and education to work as the American Association of Equine Practitioner's first-ever Director of Owner Education. Dr. Gray continues to provide health and nutrition information to horse owners through her position at SmartPak, through publication in more than a dozen general and trade publications, and through presentations around the country. She is the very proud owner of a Trakehner named Newman that she actively competes with in dressage and combined driving. In addition to memberships in the USDF and USEF, Dr. Gray is also a member of the Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association (IDCTA). She is a USDF "L" Program Graduate and is currently working on her Bronze Medal.


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Swap page order of a PDF using dynamic imposition
Using dynamic imposition, various aspects of the PDF to be imposed can be determined and used to control the imposition process.
In this example, the task is to reverse the page order of the document. As the input document may have different page sizes, the size of each output page have to be adjusted accordingly. Also existing TrimBoxes will become restored in the resulting document
Introducing 2 variables to work with
During normal impositioning, the processing ends as soon as the value of "FirstPage" becomes bigger than the value of the "LastPage". But as the last page as to be positioned as the first page, working with these tokens could become difficult. Therefore 2 new counters/variables are introduced at the beginning and set to the value of the "LastPage" which will be positioned as the first page:
# Set current page:
Set Counter1 var('LastPage')
Set i var('LastPage')
Defining Sheets for every page to be positioned
As the possibilities to analyse the input file during runtime are limited while impositioning, we will just create a new, unique sheet for every page. So we start the "Loop" already at this point:
These created sheets will always have the dimension of the CropBox of the current page. We already set the variable "i" to "LastPage", so we can use the values of this page to define the MediaBox of the Sheet (which is actually the visible dimension after processing):
Set SHEET_DEF_MEDIABOX_L cropboxleft(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_MEDIABOX_B cropboxbottom(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_MEDIABOX_W cropboxwidth(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_MEDIABOX_H cropboxheight(var('i'))
As the pages may contain a TrimBox, we should take care that this Box as well as existing bleed are maintained. To achieve this, we first set the TrimBox of the Sheet to the values of the current page:
Set SHEET_DEF_TRIMBOX 1
Set SHEET_DEF_TRIMBOX_L trimboxleft(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_TRIMBOX_B trimboxbottom(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_TRIMBOX_W trimboxwidth(var('i'))
Set SHEET_DEF_TRIMBOX_H trimboxheight(var('i'))
and afterwards we also set the Slot (so the place where the page shall be positioned) to the TrimBox of the current page:
Set SLOT_DEF_TRIMBOX_L trimboxleft(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_TRIMBOX_B trimboxbottom(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_TRIMBOX_W trimboxwidth(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_TRIMBOX_H trimboxheight(var('i'))
and to maintain existing bleed, we set the bleed for the Slot to the distance between CropBox and TrimBox for all 4 edges:
Set SLOT_DEF_BLEED_L trimboxleft(var('i')) - cropboxleft(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_BLEED_B trimboxbottom(var('i')) - cropboxbottom(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_BLEED_R cropboxright(var('i')) - trimboxright(var('i'))
Set SLOT_DEF_BLEED_T cropboxtop(var('i')) - trimboxtop(var('i'))
Now we are almost done with the definition of the Sheet and the Slot for the page to be positioned. We just have to take care the page will be placed unrotated, centered and that no additional marks are added to the positioned content:
Set SLOT_DEF_ROTATION 0
Set SLOT_DEF_PLACEMENT 'CC'
Set SLOT_DEF_BindingMargin 'N'
Set SLOT_DEF_CropMarkStyleLB 'N'
Set SLOT_DEF_CropMarkStyleLT 'N'
Set SLOT_DEF_CropMarkStyleRT 'N'
Set SLOT_DEF_CropMarkStyleRB 'N'
The impositioning process
We have not defined the correct Sheet for the last page.
We now have to:
- "write" this data as an available Sheet definition
- create a new Sheet based on this Sheet definition
- create a Slot on this page (named "1")
SetSheet var('i')
NewSheet var('i')
MakeSlot var('i') 1
We already set the Variable "i" and the Token "Counter1" to the Value of "LastPage".
Now we are ready to place the page, which will be done with the page number stored in "Counter 1" (Variables can not be used to place a page):
PositionPage Counter1 Slot_1
Now the last page is positioned and we have to prepare the used Variables and Tokens for the next Loop. Therefore we set the values for "i" and "Counter1" to the secont last page (last page - 1):
Decrement Counter1
Set i var('i') - 1
To ensure the processing is terminated after the first page as the last page in the new document, we also increase the Token for "FirstPage" by 1. As already mentioned: the processing will stop as soon as the "FirstPage" becomes bigger than "LastPage" (which remains to the real number of the last page during the whole imposition process).
Increment FirstPage
The RunList ends here and will automatically start again after "
There a new Sheet definition will become created which will then be used for the positioning of the second last page and so on...


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Thanksgiving brings with it the frantic flurry of the season. While it is a happy time for most, the season can bring dread, especially for those who may have experienced loss or economic setback over the last year.
Thanksgiving brings with it the frantic flurry of the season. While it is a happy time for most, the season can bring dread, especially for those who may have experienced loss or economic setback over the last year.
"There is a huge media influence that raises expectations," said Joann Muldoon, director of behavioral health services at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. "Not everyone has the perfect holiday season. Many are people come in for help with substance abuse before they go to be with their families. While the rest of the hospital census goes down over the holidays, ours goes up."
For those who have lost a loved one during the year, an ineffective grieving process may trigger depression during the holidays, Muldoon said.
"It's OK to acknowledge your feelings," she said. "You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season."
Some folks are nervous about being around family members who push their buttons.
"It's important to set boundaries to protect yourself," Muldoon said. "It may be necessary not to include a certain person or persons to be part of your life right now if they cause unnecessary angst."
If it is impossible to avoid these people, Muldoon said to remember it's only one day out of the year.
For many, the constant bombardment of television advertisements of things you "just need to have," is enough to set people, especially parents, on edge.
"Shut off the TV," said Peter Fifield, a behavioral health counselor at Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth. "What parents can give is time."
He suggested reusing and repurposing gifts with very young kids.
"Things can go a long way," Fifield said. "Of course that would be harder with older children."
If a family suddenly finds itself with less income, Fifield suggests talking to older children and telling them that "it's not forever."
"Practice needing less," he said.
Kathy Wagner of Londonderry said she and her life partner Steve Young don't purchase presents or a tree anymore to save money.
"We also get discouraged because all the Christmas commercials push these extravagant gifts," Wagner said. "Christmas has been more a day of reflection. Material things don't matter as long as I have Steve with me."
Fifield said the country has gone through cycles like this since the Great Depression.
"We all have to learn to manage expectations and create new family traditions," he said.
A local couple who asked for anonymity said they are struggling with the economy.
"It is very tough because both my parents live on a fixed income and my dad has health issues, so traveling 3,300 miles for them at the holidays isn't an option," the husband said. "We haven't seen them for six years." While he was able to find a new position after nine months of unemployment, his wife has been unemployed for over a year.
"We are now selling our vehicles to keep paying bills," he said. "We always paid our bills and helped others though the years."
The couple is finding happiness in simple things like their daughter and new grandchild who live with them.
The holiday season, with all its parties and gatherings, is also a time when people can overindulge with alcohol, drugs and food.
"During the holidays, people fall out of synch," said Jennifer Stout, a substance abuse counselor at Families First. "They tend to eat more and exercise less."
Stout recommends people make a personal plan about how they will handle alcohol and food.
"There are more triggers for relapses during the holidays," she said. "While some can drink in moderation, others may not be able to drink at all and they need to know if they can handle this at social gatherings. If you choose to abstain, ask yourself if you want to be in this situation and how will you manage it." Muldoon said her best suggestion for the season is to make a list — putting what is most important at the top, least important at the bottom.
"Prioritize the list," she said. "Make time for yourself and not wait until the last minute, which adds more stress."