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Residential Support Worker
- Posted 25 January 2023
- Salary Up to £24694 per annum
- LocationLlanelli
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Care
- ReferenceJ6877_1674665910
- Contact NameGreg Smith
Job description
Residential Support Worker - Full training provided
Do you want to make a positive difference to vulnerable children and their lives? Are you looking for a full time and permanent role which offers stability and a guaranteed income? Are you keen to work with an outstanding provider who offers clear development and progression opportunities?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then please get in touch as we have an opportunity available within a children's residential home. The home currently supports vulnerable children and young people who have emotional behavioural difficulties.
On offer is a fully funded, industry accredited training programme which offers you an excellent career progression into management. My client has a fantastic reputation for nurturing staff and are an industry leader with their in-house training programmes.
This is a role where you will be working with one of the most reputable care providers in the area and will benefit from ongoing training and support to ensure you have everything you need to become successful in the role.
Benefits for the Residential Support Worker include:
- Earning Potential in the region of £24,694
- Sleep in rate paid at additional £35 per sleep
- Full-time contract
- 28 days annual leave
- Paid for DBS
- Fully funded training
- On-going progression opportunities
- Pension, maternity and paternity benefits and more!
- The opportunity to gain the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Responsibilities of the Residential Support Worker:
- Ensuring to help the children with their emotional, physical and developmental needs.
- Display yourself as an appropriate role model
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy and resilience
- Encourage positive life experiences for the children
Please follow the instructions on this website to apply your interest, or alternatively for more information on this position please contact Greg Smith at Charles Hunter Associates on 0118 948 5555


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Robby Gordon has proved his excellent driving ability in the various car races all around. He has earned enough fame by participating in the NASCAR, Indycar, Champ Car, IROC, Trans-Am, Darkar Rally and some more championships. He is one of the most accomplished drivers in the NASCAR. Along with this Robby has got into the minds of several followers of the racing car through his reality television show with his Robby Gorton Motorsports.
In 2013 he came up with off-road racing with his "Speed Energy Formula Off-Road Series." The six-time off-road champion has got created enough reputation through his driving skill. The driving proficiency has not only enabled Robby to cross over several miles in different races but also earned a hefty income. The American racing driver had accumulated not less than $40 million dollars as his estimated net worth.
Early life
Robby was born as Robert W. Gordon on 2nd January 1969 in Cerritos, California, United States of America. "Baja Bob" Gordon who was an off-road champion at his time was his father and Robby got inspired by his father's supreme driving. He began his career following the footsteps of his legendary father. He proved to be the most deserving son by winning off-road championship six times.
After a successful start in the off-road championship, Robby entered car racing with the sports cars and in 1991 succeeded in surpassing all in GTO races five times. The next year he also proved his supremacy over another driver in the Trans-Am race. Before these two wins, in 1991 Robby entered the racing field in the NASCAR Winston Cup for the first time driving for Junie Donlavey in the Daytona 500.
Gaining confidence in car driving had enabled Robby to be a part of some major championship during these days. With success in GTO and Trans-Am Robby moved to experience Indy car for the first time in 1993 when he drove for A.J. Foyt. As the car gathers more momentum with enhancing acceleration, the driver gets fused with the car while the needle of the speedometer bends right. Robby was going in the right direction, and by 1995 he had progressed a lot to be most competitive driver among the best in the run. He proved his dominance by winning CART poles four times and the races in Phoenix and Detroit.
In the NASCAR, Robby has been considered as one of the most prolific drivers. He competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a driver-owner with some famous personalities as Joe Memechek, Tony Stewart, and Michael Waltrip. In the International championship he created significant status by clinching victory consecutively 5 times, his winning race began in 1986, and no other driver overtook Robby till 1990.
Then after a gap of 5 years he again became the winner in 1996 and again in 2009. In 1987 he won the Baja 1000, and after a gap of one year, he succeeded in winning the Baja 1000. Later he won the same championship in 2006. During this same period, he won the Baja 500 in 1989, 1990 and 2005.
Along with this, he had 9 Dakar Rally wins to his credit. In the form of New Hampshire '01, Watkins Glen '03 and Infineon '03, Robby had 3 wins in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. By clinching the Richmond '04 once he gained pride in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Robby had one win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Gatorade 125.
He also has a win in the Central Europe Rally Special to his credit. In 1999 he almost won the Indianapolis 500, but while leading in the last lap, he ran out of fuel.
Personal life
Like a good vehicle doesn't emit smoke, Robby does not love to declare his personal details in public. Robby's life was once got in relation with Athena Barber, but much is known to date.
Robby along with his racing made some appearances in television reality series.
Quick summary:
Full Name: Robert W. Gordon
Date of Birth: 2nd January 1969
Birth Place: Cerritos, California, United States of America
Age: 49 Years
Profession: Racing Driver
Height: 5 Feet 10 Inches / 1.82 m
Weight: 77 Kg
Net worth: $40 Million

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Egypt's trade deficit reached $3.87bn in December 2018, up from $3.39bn in the same period of 2017, an increase of 14.1%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced earlier this month that the government is determined to implement a new strategy to increase the volume of Egyptian exports, as this will create more jobs, expand production, and increase the country's foreign exchange revenues, thus improving the country's trade balance.
The agency's monthly bulletin of Foreign Trade Data in December 2018 showed that the exports' value increased by 2.1%, reaching $2.57bn during December 2018, compared to $2.52bn in December 2017.
It added that this increase in exports is due to an increase in the value of some commodities, such as ready-made clothes, plastics in their primary forms, and fresh orange among others.
"While the exports' value of some commodities decreased during December 2018, compared to the same month of the previous year, such as crude oil, fertilisers, and fresh fruits," the CAPMAS added.
It stated that the exports' value of ready-made clothes, plastics in their primary forms, and fresh orange increased in December 2018 by 10.4%,10.2%, 40.2%, respectively.
On the other hand, the CAPMAS stated that imports' value increased by 9.0%, reaching $6.44bn during December 2018, up from $5.91bn during the same month of 2017.
It explained that this increase in exports is due to an increased value of some commodities, such as cars rising by 28.7%, plastics in their primary forms by 7.4%, pharmaceutical products by 24.3%, and organic and inorganic chemicals by 4.4%.
Meanwhile, imports of some commodities decreased in December 2018, compared to the same month of 2017, such as raw materials of steel by 28.2%, wheat by 1.1%, meat by 14.4%, and crude oil by 46.8%.
Notably, Egypt's cabinet spokesperson, Nader Saad, stated last Friday that the state's strategy includes increasing the value of exports from $24.8bn currently to $55bn, an increase of $30.2bn.
Saad noted that they also aim to increase the number of new manufacturers and commercial exporters, in addition to expanding the number of existing manufacturers, as well diversifying the products and services exported and subsequently increasing their competitiveness.


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The new material from what is likely sessions from their third album have been making their way out, and the latest comes from the soundtrack to "Sex Tape." Introducing "Undone." Continue reading
The new material from what is likely sessions from their third album have been making their way out, and the latest comes from the soundtrack to "Sex Tape." Introducing "Undone." Continue reading
For the latest edition of music other people like, I feature selections recommended by my co-worker, Tim, who has been passing along some awesome selections lately. The choices include a new entry from Lily Allen, who's been featured here recently, and a few artists of which I was previously unaware. Continue reading
I missed this one initially when it came out in February, but better late than never: While The Bird and the Bee have been working towards an album that may see the light of day this year, a new track surfaced on the "Endless Love" soundtrack, featuring additional vocals from The National's Matt Berninger. Continue reading
Kelly Clarkson has been a force in the more than a decade since she first became a star as the first winner of "American Idol." Her career of course has sustained itself on the power of a continuous string of strong tracks and her beautiful voice (she could sing the phone book). She didn't rest in 2013, releasing some new tracks, a greatest hits CD, and a Christmas album, "Wrapped in Red." Continue reading
My friend Nick over at The Littlest Winslow is many times on top of things before it's even on my radar, and the latest Lily Allen release, "Hard Out Here" is no exception. (Warning: Video's NSFW.) Continue reading
I've had a bit of a love-hate relationship with Dido ever since she hit the scene in the late 1990's. She's had some massive hits, and those are the ones I struggle the most with; I'm not particularly enamored with "White Flag," for instance, and never really have been. Yet I've always loved tracks like "Hunter," which featured on her debut "No Angel." Continue reading
I've got a personal post coming up, but I haven't had the chance to sit down and finish it, so for now, here's a fun song from Melanie C from 2011 that probably would've had a good chance over here if people hadn't stopped paying attention to the Spice Girls after their breakup. Continue reading
OK, so here's something completely crass, but it fits the "fun" element of the playlist: a song found on a number of Bob & Tom Show collections, where the song originated. Continue reading
For the inaugural Christmas Present pick, I turn to what I consider a quintessential example of the Christmas Present concept: The Bird and the Bee's rendition of Carol of the Bells. Continue reading


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Fisher-Price Travel Doodler Pro review
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The Kearney School District Board of Education has selected Dr. Matthew Miller as the next superintendent of schools. Dr. Miller is currently serving as... Read More
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Led by a stunning performance from actress/model Stav Strashko, Flawless also offers some serious lessons in this coming-of-age story.
The film quickly sets the tone as it introduces us to Eden (Stav Strashko) and best friends Tigist (Netsanet Zenaneh Mekonnen) and Keshet (Noam Lugasy). What her best friends don't know about Eden is that she's transgender. Eden's gender identity doesn't become important until later on in the film. This is how it should be and I'll discuss more on this later. Both Tigist and Keshet have plans to sell their kidneys through Keren (Assi Levy) in exchange for breast implants. Eden sees this as the possible answer to all her dreams. While Eden's hair and skin grew softer as a result of hormones, her breasts haven't had the same luck with growing. At the same time, her father isn't exactly the most supportive person in the world. He's only supportive to an extent. Hormones and pronouns, good; surgery, not so much.
The trio soon travel to Kiev for their surgeries. Eden still appears to have some mixed feelings while her dad isn't entirely on board. It's only upon arrival in Ukraine in which all chaos breaks loose. How far does one need to go to have the perfect body? On top of this, must one have a flawless body in order to be validated? This appears to be the case for both Tigist and Keshet. With Eden, it seems that having the larger breasts would help to not feel so flat. While I certainly empathize with Eden, I think there's a better way than resorting to getting money through the black market. Eden's reluctance doesn't stop Keren from going full-on transphobe.
When it comes to transgender identities, there's a right way and a wrong way to use them in a film. What Flawless does is treat Eden's transgender identity in the right way. Flawless does not use Eden as a gimmick. Nor are there any shots that are super uncomfortable. While one shower scene does reach a level of discomfort, this is because of the transphobia on Keren's part. This said, co-directors Sharon Maymon and Tal Granit don't make it a point to focus in on Eden's genitals. Unfortunately, Keren isn't against using the N word here when referring to a transplant recipient. Tigist and Keshet get in on the transphobia shortly thereafter but ultimately, friendship sparks some of the strongest bonds. They might have to put in some work but the trio will be the better for it.
Strashko made history when she became the first transgender actress to be nominated for the Israeli Ophir Award. The actress delivers a remarkable performance. I'll just allow this to sink in for a moment. It's nice to see transgender talent being allowed to thrive in a leading role for a change. Strashko does more than just thrive in this instance. She's allowed to shine! This isn't something that we really see from foreign films. Hell, it's not something we see much in American or British films, either.
There's still something to be said about how Flawless combines both wanting the perfect body with selling organs on the black market. I pray every day to wake up in a cisgender female body but I sure wouldn't go the way of the black market to make it happen.
DIRECTORS/SCREENWRITERS: Sharon Maymon & Tal Granit
CAST: Stav Strashko, Netsanet Zenaneh Mekonnen, Noam Lugasy, Arad Triffon Reshef, Niv Sultan, and Assi Levy


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April 4, 2018
Drug crimes are some of the most common criminal offenses, both in our state and across the nation. However, drug crime charges should be taken very seriously here, as Texas has some of the harshest consequences for drug offenses in the country.
Texas drug laws break down the degree of offense and sentencing by the type and amount of substance, and whether the defendant was merely in possession of the substance or distributed or intended to distribute the substance in question.
Penalty Group 1 (PG1)
Penalty group 1 includes highly dangerous and addictive substances such as opiates, cocaine, rohypnol, and methamphetamines. [...]


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By Chris Risalvato, President of C&A Landscape
Spring is officially here, and there is no better way to usher in the new season than beautifying your yard. With the recent sunny Tallahassee weather, I wouldn't blame you if you'd rather spend your time outdoors with friends and family than working on your lawn. That's why we are here.
Our lawn maintenance services can be a great option for homeowners who don't have the time for regular upkeep, but still want to ensure their yard is getting the proper attention it needs. We understand that each homeowner is different, and their maintenance preferences will vary, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all plan. As we develop a plan that is right for your family, we will evaluate the needs of your lawn, as well as take your personal preferences into account.
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As per the existing template, I will adopt this article... – (ooh!) (aah!) ...·º•ø®@» LEG CUN GUN DUN 18:32, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
I really think this is one of the best articles on Uncyclopedia. Thanks to whoever wrote it! I can't help my laugh uncontrollably every time I read the first paragraph.


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WE are instructed to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, and as God loves us.
WE are Church. We are the ones that can go out into the community to feed the hungry, that can help those in pain or grief or depressed or ill and lonely.
God inspires us to live with a higher purpose and gives us many opportunities to grow and learn and love.
Some of the ways we do this here are through our Traditional Service, Sanctuary Service, Rebecca's Circle, Food Pantry, Friend's Dinner, Friends of Sunflower Park, Food Bank of Southern Tier monthly food distribution, Meet & Greets, Children's sermons, and more.


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I had discussed in the previous post that I like to have a good stockpile of food on hand. I think that it really helps when you're on a tight budget. Because of the move I've decided to focus on having a well stocked pantry in our new house. This includes canned goods, frozen meats and prepared meals. Stocking up on everyday foods that have a long shelf life is an easy way to help with your meal planning.
What should I have in my stockpile?
What food do I have in my stockpile:
- Assorted Pastas
- Rice, quoina & dry beans
- Cream of soups (mushroom, Cream of chicken, Cream of celery)
- Canned Fruits
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Canned Veggies – Corn, green beans, olives, Carrots
- Tomato Sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Stewed Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Evaporated Milk
- Black Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Chick Peas
I usually have an extra one of each of the following so I don't have a melt down when I use the last drop or when I grab the mayo and realize that the bottle had been put back in the fridge empty!
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Soy Sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Honey
- Mustard
- Vinegar
Having a stockpile saves me from running out for everyday items and allows me to always have a few meals on hand.


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"Drive change through a series of closely related values."
This is a technique that has been employed in various forms in Revit for a number of years. The basic idea is that you have a loaded family that contains 2 things:
- a piece or pieces of math that describe a shape or geometric change (ex, 15 degree rotation, sin(x))
- an integer value that places the family somewhere within the shape or change described by the math.
The classic Revit incarnation of this is the twisty tower, this one by Vincent Poon:
Each horizontal slice is a single loaded family with an integer instance parameter. The integer tells the family where it should be in the order of slices, and formulas within the family tell each slice where it should be and how it should be configured. For instance, the family might have an offset from the ground plane and a rotation. Instance #3 would be 3 times a 10' offset and 3 times a 15 degree rotation, which would put it 30' off the ground and at a 45 degree rotation. Instance #4 would be 40' and 60 degrees, etc, etc. If you haven't seen this presentation by Vincent Poon, Phil Read, and Matt Jezyk from Autodesk University 2007, you should do so right now. Many secrets, including this one, will be revealed, at high speed.
More recently, William Lopez Campo wowed spectators conjuring up this piece of geometry in 20 minutes using the same technique and some crazy formulas.
In all these instances, the drudgery comes in the placing and numbering of many instances of a family. This is pretty manageable with 20 or 30 instances, but kind of a hassle for larger numbers. Once the instances are placed, there is a huge amount of flexibility in what you can do with the families.
[Edit: I have made a couple of tools to help with placement and numbering of many instances. Read this.]
Snail Curve
Circular and Conical Helix
Create various spiral forms: This video dissects a more complex family that relies on the basic incrementation principles shown in the Snail Curve video, but used in the context of a more generalized tool.


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Well...it is the 16th and that means REWIND here at Paper Sweeties which means a mix of old and new! I made a gift card card. That sounded funny, didn't it?
The gift card is actually put in the pocket on the front of the card,
so you can write a nice note on the inside!
The little trees are from the new Snow Time stamp set and matching Sweet Cuts.
After I stamped them onto white card stock, I colored them with Copics. I added some gold Stickles onto the stars and garlands to add some glitz! I used an older Sweet Cuts set from Paper Sweeties called Joy for the sentiment. LOVE this set!!!! The sentiment was cut with paper that is like red velvet! I found it at Michael's and it looks so pretty IRL! The final touch was some Peppermint Baker's Twine and Red sequins, which can be purchased at the Paper Sweeties Shoppe!
Now please go visit my Paper Sweetie Teamies and you will be totally inspired!
Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
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Lysa Rohrer
Mackie Robertson (That's me)
Lysa Rohrer
Mackie Robertson (That's me)
Thanks For stopping by!
Stamp: Snow Time (Paper Sweeties)
Dies:Snow Time (Paper Sweeties), Joy (Paper Sweeties)
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Lukwago attacks Betty Kamya as councillors boycott meeting
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwaago was yesterday left stranded when a meeting he called to address accountability issues of the city flopped as several councillors and the city's technical people did not turn up. He was left with no option but to adjourn the meeting to next week.
Lukwaago, who was bitter, saw this as part of a plot to weaken the position of the Lord Mayor, claiming the Minister for Kampala, Betty Kamya, was behind the boycott.
"I know the Minister wants to take the powers of the Lord Mayor and it is the main reason why she is trying to push Members of Parliament to quicken the process of amending the KCCA [Kampala Capital City Authority] Act. She wants to give most of the powers to the Minister such that she is the one to decide for the city. These are the very things that failed the meetings the other times. We are not going to allow this to happen again," Lukwaago said.
Lukwago told journalists at City Hall that the technical team was much aware of the plot given that no one from the Clerk's office was around to take minutes. He claimed that they had even hidden the keys to the Chambers.
He vowed to continue to push for accountability especially of money for the cancelled Kampala City Festival this year and the previous festivals.
Lukwago has over the years been at loggerheads with KCCA executive director Jenifer Musisi and the Ministers for Kampala over the management of the city.


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At Luciana's Mexican Restaurant we are committed to using top quality, fresh ingredients to create authentic Mexican cuisine. Our specialties include: sizzling fajitas, cheesy arroz con pollo, and delicious frozen margaritas. Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is the fulfillment of two foodies' dreams. Once upon a time a Gringa fell in love with a Mexicano and dreamed big dreams, that quickly became realities. First they had each other, then they were blessed with a little princess, Luciana. Affectionately named after their beautiful daughter, Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is a place where families come together, dream big dreams, and enjoy delicious comida!
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At Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina we work hard to make delicious, authentic Mexican dishes in a fun, family friendly environment. Come enjoy it with a delicious drink!Menu..
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I will continue publishing a series of posts identifying common issues with cannabis supply chain contracts in California over the next few months. If you haven't already read earlier articles on this topic, I suggest you start with the following:
Today, I want to talk about termination rights. Believe it or not, our California cannabis lawyers have seen a fair amount of cannabis supply chain contracts that don't even address basic concepts like how long of a term the contract is for, the grounds for termination of a contract, and what happens after termination. I'll unpack why each of those things is necessary below:
Most supply chain contracts, with the exception of things like a one-time sale of a single good, contemplate a continued relationship over a period of time. If the contract does not fix that amount of time by clearly defining the "term", there will almost certainly be issues later down the road and getting out of the contract for parties who want to may be challenging.
Another common problem we see with contract terms is how they are renewed. If a contract has a one-year term but does not address renewal, it will end and any additional contract term will be up to the negotiation of the parties. Depending on the party at hand, this could be very bad. For example, lets assume ABC Co. had a one-year term and was buying a certain quantity of goods for $10/each, and that during the term the demand for these goods rose steeply and that getting them elsewhere on the market would cost $15. If the term automatically renewed with the same terms, then ABC Co. would be in luck. If it didn't renew, it would have to renegotiate the contract, and the supplier would almost certainly demand a higher price.
Renewal or extension of a contract term itself can be tricky. Sometimes it is automatic but subject to one party deciding not to extend it at a fixed point before the original term ends; sometimes it is at one party's discretion; and sometimes it is subject to both parties' agreement. In any case, clearly defining how and when to exercise renewal or extension rights. Otherwise, again, disputes crop up.
Next up is defining the events of termination. As noted, we've seen many contracts that fail to do this. Some people simply assume that if the other side breaches, they will be able to terminate. In reality, it's not always that clear, and so clearly defining the grounds on which one party may terminate the contract is essential. Grounds for termination will change substantially from contract to contract and party to party, so use of boilerplate language can be problematic unless it is amended and tailored to each specific contract.
Finally, even many contracts that clearly define a term and the events giving rise to termination fail to clearly explain what happens in the event of termination or expiration of the contract term. This can be a problematic mistake. For example, let's consider a distribution agreement where ABC Co. engaged XYZ Co. to distribute ABC's goods, the distribution agreement expires at a fixed point in time, and XYZ still has 100 units of ABC's products at the time of expiration. What happens to those goods? Is there a sell-off period? Does XYZ have to return them to ABC? Can they even return them under California's cannabis regulations?
The moral of the story is that a California cannabis supply chain contracts can be problematic if: it doesn't clearly set a term, explain how it's renewed, detail grounds for termination, and explain how the parties must act and what rights they have following termination or expiration. Stay tuned to the Canna Law Blog for more updates on California cannabis supply chain agreements.


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What Is the Difference between Disability and Impairment?
Disability and impairment are two different terms that are often confused and can both be used to describe a patient's medical situation. Impairment is an abnormality or loss of a specific function used by the body or mind to complete tasks. A disability is a complete loss of the ability to perform a certain task. These individuals may qualify for disability insurance.
In medicine, disability and impairment are often used together. A person can have one or both causing interference in daily life. Most commonly, a person can have impairment in one area that is caused by a disability in another area. For example, severe damage to the spine can be a disabling problem. This damage, in turn, can lead to impairment in the movement or proper function of the arms, legs, or neck.
People who suffer from disability or impairment often notice that medical records show both terms being used. This is often normal. Doctors refer to impairment when a person's abilities to perform tasks are altered but full tasks can still be completed. A complete interruption in a task that cannot be performed without the help of another person will be referred to as a disability.
Disability and impairment can cause equal effects on a person's ability to live a normal life. They both create a situation that causes physical or mental difficulties. Both instances can be uncomfortable, confusing, painful, and more. It can create a stressful situation when impairment or a disability interferes with daily tasks.
Diagnosis for disability and impairment can be difficult. Each individual patient is assessed by doctors. A disability almost always begins with impairment, while impairments can be due to an injury or a condition.
Repeated back injuries or excessive stress on the spine begins as an impairment that can progress into a disability when permanent or severe damage occurs. Serious conditions, such as lupus or multiple sclerosis, are progressive. They start as impairments and progress into full disabilities.
Disability and impairment treatments vary greatly. Typically, medications to manage symptoms, such as pain and inflammation, are prescribed if necessary. Other medications to treat conditions may also be needed. Physical therapy helps with mobility issues and can help patients learn how to function despite impairment or disability. Doctors work to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
Proper diagnosis of disability and impairment is important and treatments will be dependent on whether a problem is impairment or a disability. It will also depend on the severity of the condition. Impairment may not be permanent if proper care is received. With a disability, however, treatment does not generally lead to a restoration of function. Treating a disability is more about helping disabled patients gain the ability to compensate for missing functions and live with their disability.


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Hello, I help run an increasingly popular music blog, we give away free MP3 downloads with the permission of the Artist.
Recently we have had lots of requests from lesser known Artists to feature their music, however some of these do not warrant the amount of effort that is required to create a post, fill in the artist info, upload the tune and feature on the front page etc.
But we do not want to say 'no' to these artists.
So I would like a 'Sign Up' form on my site that would allow artists to create their own user page. The information I would like them to input would be:
- Artist Name
- Biography
- Bio Picture
- Upload MP3 files
- Choose URL i.e. http://www.mysite.com/choose-name-here/
- Check box to pay £10 to have a featured track on front page of site
Once these details have been submitted we would check them before the page goes live.
The wordpress site is built and running well, I would like to hire someone to suggest a plugin or build this function into our site.
Joachim Kudish answers:
This may not be the cheapest solution, but it's definitely the best option, as far as I am concerned.
There's a premium GPL plugin called Gravity Forms (it's very popular and has a really good reputation), which allows you to create forms and assign certain fields from the form to associate to a post.
Gravity Forms: [[LINK href="http://gravityforms.com"]]gravityforms.com[[/LINK]]
You will need to create either a new category or even a custom post type, and create a form with Gravity Forms, and assign your desired fields to create a new post from those fields, this is all built-in with Gravity Form. The plugin will also allow you to set wether the post submitted by your visitor is automatically accepted or if it's put into moderation.
Since you want to collect payment for the submission, you will need the most recent beta version of Gravity Forms which integrates this functionality. I have personally tested this version and although it's still in beta, I would say it's stable enough to use in a production site.
More info on [[LINK href="http://www.gravityhelp.com/gravity-forms-v1-5-beta-1-released/"]]version 1.5 beta here[[/LINK]]. You will then also need the new paypal add-on for Gravity Forms to collect payment. [[LINK href="http://www.gravityhelp.com/gravity-forms-paypal-add-on-v1-0-beta-1-released/#more-1137"]]More info here[[/LINK]].
To do all of this, you will need the developer package of Gravity Forms, which costs $199. If you hire a developer (such as me), and they already own the plugin, they will be able to install it for you without the price tag, since the plugin is GPL.
If you'd like to get in touch for us to discuss this in more details, please let me know: [[LINK href="http://jkudish.com"]]http://jkudish.com[[/LINK]] - [[LINK href="mailto:[email protected]"]][email protected][[/LINK]]
You can also (optionally) support me for answering this question, by using this affiliate link for Gravity Forms: [[LINK href="http://jkud.me/gravityf"]]http://jkud.me/gravityf[[/LINK]]
Please note that I am not at all associated with Gravity Forms or Rocket Genius (the company behind the plugin), I just think they made a really good product!
Best of luck,
Joachim Kudish
Web Developer
[[LINK href="http://jkudish.com"]]http://jkudish.com[[/LINK]]
Ali Hussain answers:
I have been working with GF and its recent version recently, I will agree Joachim Kudish on the use of Gravity Forms for this purpose. The payment option seems to be working well. An extra cost of $50~$100 would be charged by the webmaster for implementing what you need along with the purchase cost of GravityForms
Gabriel Reguly answers:
I can do a plugin, it would cost £100.
Did a quick search, maybe http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-members/ would do what you want.
Gabriel Reguly
Victor Teixeira answers:
Well I would go on another way. I would install buddypress and let those users create their own profile pages with music, photos, information...
They would be able to edit their own profiles without ever having to enter the wordpress backend.
They will also be able communicate with each other since buddypress is a social network plugin for wordpress.
Just take a look on buddypress.org


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We climbed a gully full of firm ice and snow - I recall a fantastic cup of hot chocolate about half way to the summit.
But it is this view that really sticks in my mind. When we were close to the top I turned round to see the evening light catch the top of a small peak on one the the ridges that wrap around the tarn. The whole world was turning pink. These days I'd take dozens of pictures. On that day I took two. This is a scan of the best of them.
The originals were taken on 100 ASA film - probably Fujifilm. The scan has been made with a $100 scanner and I have not altered the colours. If you look at the top right hand side of the image you can see where the emulsions have been damaged at some time between 1991 and now! I still have the lens and camera I took this image with - and strangely I still have the climbing log book I used at the time to record this kind of stuff. It really was a different world.
I'm entering this image is a "pre-digital" competition at My Yarta Diary.
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Veterans, their spouses and dependent children may be buried at state veterans cemeteries operated by Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA).
WDVA currently operates three State Veterans Cemeteries. State veterans cemeteries are located near Union Grove (Racine County), near Spooner (Washburn County), and at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (Waupaca County).
The eligibility for burial is based on the past military service established as a veteran, national guard member or reservist with honorable active-duty service, military disability ratings or those who have at least 20 years of service towards retirement.
Burial of an eligible veteran is at no cost to the veteran. A fee is charged at the time of interment for spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans. Veterans are encouraged to establish eligibility and pre-register for interment by contacting one of the cemeteries. There is no cost or obligation for pre-registration.
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The music industry's annual holiday shuttering begins this week. Sure, Motorhead and Rush will battle on the reissue front, with a few other albums from smaller labels looking to pick up a few end-of-year sales, including a hip-hop concept album from Atlanta-based rapper T.I. Beyond that, the labels count on catalog sales carrying the remainder of the season, not wanting a major release crushed by the post-Christmas lull.
Hollywood loves this run-up to Christmas, choosing to issue DVDs and Blu-Rays this week on both Tuesday and Friday, in advance of next week's annual Christmas new-release blowout in theaters. The studios' big names set up for battle, including Matthew McConaughey's NC-17-rated bloody black comedy Killer Joe, Richard Gere's Oscar bait Arbitrage and Clint Eastwood's unjustly maligned Trouble with the Curve. And with Diary of a Wimpy Kid's third film outing and the Glee-light Pitch Perfect coming out the same week, welcome literally to something for every taste.
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New Releases: DVD / Blu-Ray
Premium Rush (DVD / Blu-Ray) — December 21st
Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bike messenger who puts his life on the line every time he sets out on a delivery run. But with someone truly out to kill him, this last-envelope-of-the-day "premium rush" run definitely ups the ante. High-octane action and enjoyable performances buoy this real-time bike messenger action flick, in a film the Minneapolis Star Tribune called "loopy, crazed, dangerous fun."
Resident Evil: Retribution (DVD / Blu-Ray) — December 21st
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (DVD / Blu-Ray)
Red Hook: Summer (DVD / Blu-Ray) — December 21st
Killer Joe (DVD / Blu-Ray) — December 21st
The film which put the NC-17 rating back into public discussion, Killer Joe features a scheme which makes the depravity of Fargo look quaint. Tom Long, of the Detroit News, puts it best: "If you like your movies filled with twisted humor, sexual perversion, psychological intimidation and sudden violence, Killer Joe is the flick for you." Surprisingly, the film comes in an unrated "Director's Cut" edition as well, suggesting changes were made even to receive its original "kiss of death" rating.
Sleepwalk With Me (DVD / Blu-Ray)
Trouble with the Curve (DVD / Blu-Ray)
In an age of stat-crunching "moneyball," Gus Lobel, an old-school scout, struggles to keep up despite a career's worth of long-term success. Needing to scout the latest hitting phenom despite his failing eyesight, Lobel teams up with his adult daughter for a road trip, learning in the process that bodies fail us but family never will. Though critically reamed during its theatrical run, Eastwood's sentimental film deserves a second look on Blu-Ray, playing better to its strengths on the smaller screen.
The Good Doctor (DVD / Blu-Ray)
Army Wives: Season Six Part Two (DVD)
Californication: The Fifth Season (DVD)
Arbitrage (DVD / Blu-Ray) — December 21st
A Madoff-esque hedge-fund manager attempts to pass off his trading empire to a major bank before anyone can expose his massive financial fraud, but an unexpected bloody error leaves him juggling family, business and crime. Richard Gere hopes to secure an Oscar nomination for his performance, among his all-time best according to Time and Rolling Stone.
Funny or Die Presents: Season Two (DVD)
House of Lies: Season One (DVD)
Shameless: The Complete Second Season (DVD / Blu-Ray)
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"You'll shoot your eye out!" your mother cries, even as you'll drool over the ultimate holiday gift for everyone who ever saw A Christmas Story. We've also discovered your own personal interactive R2D2 droid and a perfect pair of headphones for the online gamer on your list this week in last-minute gift finds.
PJ Lifestyle: Ultimate Holiday Gifts
125th Anniversary Official Daisy Red Ryder Range Model Air Rifle BB Gun
For the kid in all of us, or the one living just down the hall, this Daisy Red Ryder youth BB gun brings rich tradition and dependable design together with a lever-cocking action and a 650-shot BB capacity. Whether you're bringing back past holiday memories or creating new ones with your family, order now and you'll protect your homestead from Black Bart's men in no time.
What better way to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Star Wars than by bringing this movie-accurate droid into your life? This electronic toy responds to commands, can find and follow you, and plays multiple games, responding to more than 40 voice commands. Though not for small children — the droid's personality requires patience to learn features parts which risk breakage in small hands — few interactive gifts pack the punch of this 15-inch companion. Once you master R2's "companion" and "game" modes, move on to "command" mode to plot real-time maneuvering or programmed courses, which your droid will learn to follow. I'm geeking out just thinking about it.
Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gaming Headset
This headset combines premium stereo game sound with crystal-clear communication on the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live and PC/Mac. For those who long for a truly engaging audio-gaming experience, this product combines a stereo headset for chat sound and an amplified stereo headset for in-game sound, featuring independent volume controls mounted right on the cloth-braided cables. Over-the-ear design allows for optimal comfort as well, making these perfect for any extended session.
Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera
Nikon's most compact FX-format HD-SLR camera, the D600 allows you to share photos and cinema-quality HD video in 1080p, while the 24.3 megapixel sensor allows you to capture every detail in stunning clarity. From Amazon:
Passionate photographers who seek exceptional full-frame, high-resolution performance rely on Nikon FX-format HD-SLRs. For the first time ever, that level of performance is available in a compact, affordable HD-SLR. D600's 24.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor captures every detail with lifelike sharpness. Its EXPEED 3 processing system manages all that data with remarkable speed and accuracy, enabling up to 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution. And the lowlight performance synonymous with Nikon is again proven deserved—shoot crystal clear images from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable down to 50 and up to 25600 for extreme situations.
If you've been looking for the right camera to push your passion for photography beyond the amateur level, consider the D600 while Amazon still has it steeply discounted for the holidays!
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Without many major-label albums getting a big pre-holiday push this week, there's room to find a few nice surprises, including a 16-disc collection of Motorhead's early albums, and live albums from Buddy Guy, The Pogues and Toots and the Maytals. Meanwhile, a soundtrack battle looms between Les Misérables and Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained.
Tuesday New Releases in Music
Beausoleil w. Michael Doucet – Hot Chilli Mama (Arhoolie Records)
Buddy Guy – Live at Legends (RCA)
Live at Legends features Buddy Guy's last live recordings from the now-defunct Legends Blues Club in Chicago, captured during his 2010 residency at the venue. The album features a variety of hits spanning his five decades in blues, a perfect introduction to the music which earned him this year's Kennedy Center honors alongside Led Zeppelin.
John Delafose – Zydeco Man (Arhoolie Records) – Vinyl
Memphis May Fire – Challenger (Rise Records) – Vinyl
Memphis's post-hardcore answer to southern rock, Memphis May Fire's latest features fiery grunge-fueled guitar riffs coupled with dueling vocals alternating from pop-punk choruses to full-throated metal-core screams. Out since June, this week's reissue includes the album on both CD and vinyl.
Motorhead – Complete Early Years (Sanctuary) – 16 Disc Box Set
Rush – 2112: Deluxe Edition () – CD + Audio Blu-Ray (Mercury)
Soundtrack – Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture (Universal Republic)
Soundtrack – Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained (Universal Republic)
T.I. – Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head (Atlantic)
The Atlanta-based rapper's eighth studio album features collaborations with R. Kelly, CeeLo Green, Andre 3000 and Pink, alongside production from long-time collaborators Pharell and DJ Toomp. The LP's concept, the first in a series inspired by Marvin Gaye's Troubled Man, seeks to answer the question: "Could you learn to love a troubled man?"
The Pogues – In Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert at the Olympia (Universal)
Tilly and the Wall – Defenders (Team Love) – Vinyl Single
Toots and the Maytals – Live (Island)
Toots Hibbert's career spans the development of Jamaican music over the last four decades, from ska and rock-steady all the way through contemporary reggae. This live performance from 1991 features his band the Maytals, mixing his own songs with creative covers including his take on John Denver's "Take Me Home Country Roads," showcasing the range of his talents.
Venom – Fallen Angels: Limited Edition (Universal Int'l)
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Welsh Highland Railway®
Pont Croesor Extension
Traeth Mawr
|This will be the location of a temporary loop, and the end of phase 1 of the extension.
|The second cattle creep will eventually go in here, for access from FarmYard Farm.
|During clearanceFeb 2003
|October 2003, and the haul Rd reaches the field.
|Building of the Farmers road, part of the mitigation for the railway
|November 03, and the Farmers Road is almost complete
|Traeth Mawr loop foundations start to take shape November 03
|New Year 2003/4, and the ballast starts going down.
|Weekend 17/18th Jan 2004
|2nd Feb 2004, work continues on the Farmyard Occupation crossing.
|15th Feb 2004, and Ballasting if the loop is complete
|May/June 2006, Tracklaying
|Tamping July 2006
|Completion of Farmyard Farm Crossing 2006
|Facing Point Locking fitted to the loop.
|Opening Weekend
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Enggal Batu is a travel company based in East Java, Indonesia that provides bus services to destinations like Solo, Yogjakarta and Semarang from the city of Batu. With the convenience of transportation service provided by Enggal Batu, many locals as well as foreign travellers would prefer taking buses served by the company. Enggal Batu is missioned to only giving reliable and efficient bus service to its passengers.
Instead of express buses, passengers will be served with minibuses. But fret not as each coach is fully air-conditioned and configured with 15 comfy seats. Passengers will be pampered with a comfortable bus ride to the desired destination. Most importantly, once the seat is reserved, the fare paid is also inclusive of a meal that will be given on board during the journey.
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District 94
Shelly Simonds
Shelly Simonds is an educator and a community leader in Newport News. A former teacher, Shelly is a member of the Newport News School Board with a passion for excellence in education. As a Delegate, Shelly will fight for higher teacher pay and pursue a bold agenda to fix our schools' crumbling infrastructure. She supports advancements in STEM curriculum, which will lead to better jobs and a well-trained workforce that is prepared for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Shelly is also a strong advocate for higher wages for Virginia's workers and will fight for the kind of economic growth that will benefit all Virginians, not just the one percent. She has always been a staunch defender of a woman's freedom to choose and her right to reproductive health, and she believes that Virginia must greatly expand access to health care overall.
As a member of numerous boards and non-profit organizations, Shelly is a long-time local fixture in the Newport News community. She lives in the Hilton area with her husband Paul, an aeronautical engineer, and her youngest daughter Georgia. Her daughter Tessa attends the University of Virginia. Shelly received her B.A. from Bucknell University and holds a Masters in Communications from Stanford.
House District 94Secretary Clinton won this district by 5 percent of the vote. The 94th encompasses parts of Newport News City and is currently represented by David Yancey (R).
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Washington, D.C. – October 3, 2010
I came to Arlington for in-service training for all Department of State facility managers from around the world. The base of operations was the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. From my window, I could see three styles of mass transportation; the Metro, the Reagan National Airport, and the Potomac River.
The most exciting highlight of this visit to the DC area was my private tour of the West Wing of the White House. It is a very exclusive tour. The only way one can get the tour is if one knows someone that works with the White House. It just so happens that I met a person while I was working on the visit of Vice President Joe Biden to Madrid a few months ago. Once I found out I was going to be in the DC area, I called him and made the necessary arrangements.
The first thing we did was tour the Eisenhower Office Building (EOB). That is the building in which my friend (the reason I was able to get this tour) works. Of the areas we saw, I found it to be a well preserved and well taken care of building.
Originally constructed for the Department of State, Department of War, and the Department of the Navy, the EOB dates from 1871 to 1888.
After going through the EOB, we walked across the parking lot to the lower entrance to the West Wing. Prior to coming, my friend had sent me a tour sheet that had some very interesting information. I will include some of those items here.
The White House is the oldest public building in Washington. The site was selected by President George Washington.
In 1792 a design competition was held for the President's house. James Hoban won and was commissioned to build a home and office for the President of the United States. Construction began October 13, 1792. In November, 1800, President John Adams (second President) and his wife, Abigail, became the first residents.
It burned to a charred ruin during the War of 1812, and the President's house became an object of shame and wonder. Talk spread of moving the capital inland with a suggestion to go as far as Cincinnati, Ohio. But Andrew Jackson's victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans restored national pride and the idea of rebuilding the nation's capital became symbolic of triumph. Rebuilding began in 1815. Hoban was hired to rebuild the mansion. In 1817, President Monroe moved in.
One of Theodore Roosevelt's earliest acts as President was to issue an order establishing the "White House" as the building's official name by having it engraved on official stationery. Previously it had been called the President's house or the Executive mansion.
The residence has 132 rooms, including 16 family-guest rooms, five kitchens, and 35 bathrooms. The floor area of the residence (total of six floors) is approximately 100,000 square feet.
The White House fence encloses 18 acres of land.
Presidential staff worked on the second floor of the White House in what is now the Executive Residence until Theodore Roosevelt became President. He came to the White House with six children and felt that the second floor was not big enough for both his family and the office area.
In 1902, Congress appropriated $65,000 for construction of a temporary, one-story office building just west of the White House.
The West Wing was doubled in size in 1909 for President William Howard Taft. At that time, the Oval Office was created.
In 1934, a third major rebuilding occurred under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The West Wing was expanded to the east, relocating the Oval Office, and a second floor was added.
One of the first places we saw on the tour was the White House Mess. It was established in June, 1951. It is operated by the U. S. Navy. On display outside the door to the Executive Dining room is the mess gong from the USS Constitution.
We were able to look into the dining room used by commissioned officers by reservation only. All of the plates had a large Seal of the President of the United States on them.
Nearby is the situation room. We were not allowed to see inside that room. It was established in 1962 after the Bay of Pigs crisis. It is directly linked to communication channels of the Department of State, Department of Defense and the CIA.
We were then taken outside to the west colonnade. The President walks that colonnade to his office when he is in town. The colonnade runs alongside the Rose Garden. It was interesting to see the actual site that is seen on the news so often.
We went back inside and saw the Cabinet Room. As we got there, my friend pointed out that the door to the Oval Office was closed. He thought that was odd because everyone was at Camp David, including the President. That was disappointing. Regardless, the Cabinet Room was neat to see. This is the room the President uses to meet with his Cabinet, the National Security Council, members of Congress, and Heads of State. Each Cabinet member is assigned a chair positioned at the table according to the date the Department was established. The President occupies the taller chair at the center of the east side of the table. The Vice President sits opposite the President. The Secretary of State, ranking first among the Department Heads, sits on the President's right. The Secretary of the Treasury, ranking second, sits to the Vice President's right. The Secretary of Defense (third) sits to the President's left, and the Attorney General (fourth) sits to the Vice President's left. When Cabinet members conclude their terms of service, they are permitted to purchase their Cabinet chairs, which bear brass plates indicating their Cabinet position(s) and dates of service.
When we left the Cabinet Room we walked toward the Oval Office. The door was still closed. Across from the Oval Office is the Roosevelt Room. It was the President's office until the Oval Office was built in 1909.
We left that area and went down a hallway where there are four Norman Rockwell paintings. While we were there, one of the Secret Service officers came to us and told us the Oval Office was now open. So we went back. For me, this was definitely the highlight of the tour. One of the main items to see is the Resolute Desk. It was made from timbers of the HMS Resolute. That was a British Navy ship that had been trapped in Arctic ice, retrieved and refitted by the U.S. and returned to the Queen of England as a gift to Her Majesty's Navy and a token of friendship and goodwill in 1855. When the ship was retired, Queen Victoria commissioned the desk and presented it to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880. The desk has been modified twice from the original 1880 version. President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested that the knee-hole be fitted with a panel carved with the Presidential Coat of Arms. President Ronald Reagan requested it to be raised on a two-inch base to accommodate his 6′ 2″ frame. On the vanity panel requested by FDR, the eagle faces left toward the arrows. In 1945, President Truman signed an Executive Order requiring the eagle on all future seals should face the olive branch.
Lastly, we went into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. That was cool to actually see where the press is when they ask their questions.


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PBX in a Flash + Incredible PBX makes setting up FreePBX + Asterisk easy
Asterisk is a very powerful open source telephony platform. I've described how to install it and configure Google Voice with it in the past. Setup is quite complicated for a newbie to get started. I was never able to set it up to the point for me to connect to the Asterisk server using the SIP protocol to make calls. Luckily, there is FreePBX which makes configuring Asterisk a lot easier. Even better, there are PBX in a Flash (PIAF) and Incredible PBX (choose different PIAF versions) ISO's that make creating a PBX sandbox server quite easily. With these tools, I will be able to have my own conference call number and fax number for personal use.
Although PIAF is based on CentOS, a Linux I had zero experience with, the installation process was a breeze. I will describe my adventures based on this guide. At the time of this writing, PBX in a Flash 2 with CentOS 6 was just released, but I will stick with the version based on CentOS 5.7 as CentOS 6 requires more system resources and I am using the platform on an old P4 computer with 1 gig of ram.
Getting help
Before I outline any instructions, let note where you can get help. The best place to go is probably
#freepbx on
irc.freenode.com. It gets quiet sometimes, but just ask questions and be patient. Also, describe what you did to arrive at your current situation, and whatever advice they give you, just do it.
I also used the PIAF Help forum to get help, although I think more pro's are over at
#freepbx. However, new users cannot post immediately (will show as banned). I had to go through the hoops and contacted the forum owners through many channels to get myself the ability to post.
On the FreePBX admin page, mouse-over different categories on a page for a description of what the options are.
First, download the 32-bit PIAF as described here. I created a bootable USB flash drive from the ISO file (
pbxinaflash-FlashDrive-17571.iso) using
unetbootin. After booting up the flash drive, I selected to install PIAF-purple (long term support version). CentOS will then be installed. After it reboots, scripts will automatically install Asterisk, FreePBX, additional modules, and all necessary dependencies. Note that internet access is required for the installation process as files are downloaded and installed on the fly. After PIAF is installed, log in as
root and issue:
cd /root
wget http://incrediblepbx.com/incrediblepbx2.x
chmod +x incrediblepbx2.x
shutdown -r now
All necessary modules are now installed.
Security measures + remote sip connections
It is important to keep your system as secured as possible. Ideally, it should be sitting behind a firewall (hardware) with no ports exposed to the internet. That is, users connecting to the PBX server for phone service should be on the same local network as the server. If your server is exposed to the internet, at least take these precautions:
- Don't allow root login for ssh. Use a different user for ssh access.
- Expose only the necessary ports. Don't expose ports 80, 9080 (freepbx), and 9001 (webmin).
- Strong passwords for everything: root (also used for webmin), user, maint (freepbx web interface), and even the asterisk extensions.
To disallow root login via for ssh and create a new user for regular access, do
vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
## Add: PermitRootLogin no ## change from yes to no
## create non-root user to login to ssh. As root, do
useradd -d /home/newuser -m newuser
passwd newuser ## enter in password
## give newuser the power of sudo
vi /etc/sudoers
## add: newuser ALL=(ALL) ALL
## log out and login as newuser
## add to ~/.bashrc of newuser
export PATH=$PATH:/usr/kerberos/sbin:/usr/kerberos/bin/:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/sbin/:/sbin/
If you are behind a NAT firewall (router), forward these ports if they are relevant (remote sip connection):
IAX: 4569 UDP; to connect to server via IAX protocol remotely
SIP: 5060 UDP; to connect to server via SIP protocol remotely
RTP: 10000-20000 UDP (/etc/asterisk/rtp.conf); voice connections
Don't open 80/9080 (freepbx administration) and 9001 (webmin)
For remote sip connection, I believe you also need to go to Tools (top of page) > Asterisk SIP Settings. Then modify the NAT settings: external IP and Local network (eg: 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0). Click "Auto Configure" to automatically do this.
I originally had my server exposed to the world thinking the server is quite secure. I still think it's pretty secure as Fail2ban and iptables work quite well; see this experience with trying to connect to a SIP extension from outside (remote connection) where the extension was restricted to only internal IP addresses. Basically, if you fail to authenticate any service (ssh, http, sip, etc.) a few times, the server will no longer respond to you (all services) until the pbx server is restarted.
My current setup: pbx behind a router with only the necessary ports opened as advised by all the experts.
One issue I encountered was that I was able to register a sip connection on the local network but not remotely across the internet, even though all my ports were forwarded. Using the following method, I realize that my connection to port 5060 never made it to the server:
asterisk -vvvvvr
sip set debug on ## debug sip registrations. if you are trying to register a connection and you don't see any activity here, then your packets never made it to the server
Even if I removed the firewall (router) and exposed all ports to the internet (DMZ), I was not able register a remote sip connection. I later realize it was because of
iptables (Linux firewall) on the pbx server. See this for more details. After executing the following command,
iptables -A INPUT -p udp -m udp --dport 5060 -j ACCEPT
I was able to register a remote sip connection. To make this permanent, I added the rule via Webmin (
http://local.ip:9001/). Your pbx server needs to respond to inquiries from ports 5060, 4569, and 10000-20000 UDP; I think somehow 5060 was set as TCP instead of UDP during installation, so I had to fix it manually. Restart the server to have the new rule take effect. Thank you n3glv, navaismo, adam1, and [TK]D-Fender from
#freepbx for your help.
To guard against bots scanning for pbx servers, it might be wise to change the sip port for each extension from 5060 to something else.
Google Voice
Follow the instructions described here. Note: after submitting any changes, you need to click on the orange button on the top that says Apply Configuration Changes for it to take effect. Not doing this deferred my pbx installation by 2 months as I couldn't get GV to work. I thought there was an issue with my setup even though I followed the guide step by step. It turned out to be this simple Apply Configuration Changes button at the top.
I set up 3 GV accounts: 1 as a phone account, 1 as a fax account, and one as a conference call account.
To help debug asterisk, as root, execute
asterisk -vvvvvr to get into the command line interface. Some helpful commands:
jabber show connections ## see if gtalk accounts are connected
reload jabber
Set up extensions
Go to the extensions page in the FreePBX admin page. Pick an extension (e.g., 701). Change
secret to a more secured password. Modify the
deny and
permit fields to restrict the IP address of devices/softphones connecting to this extension. If connecting from outside the network, you can leave both fields blank or enter in the appropriate IP address.
Assign a GV account (trunk) to be the default outbound route for an extension
This is a little tricky. Go to the "Outbound Routes" page. For outbound routes that you want an extension to always use, drag them up the list to the right. In the "Dial Patterns that will use this Route" section, add in the CallerId option (extension number) for whatever pattern you want; this is crucial for wanting an extension to use a single trunk. For example, you can put
NXXNXXXXXX for the
matched pattern field and
701 for the
CallerId field. Now, whenever a 10 digit phone number is entered for extension 701, it will use that specific outbound route. Additionally, you can put
NXXXXXX for the
matched pattern field,
701 for the
CallerId field, and your three digit area code for
prepend for 7 digit dialing. Remember, for this to work, no outbound route above the current outbound route (right of page) should have any unrestricted dial pattern that matches the ones defined for the current outbound route.
Assign inbound calls of a DID to an extension
On the "Inbound Routes" page, add an incoming route with
DID Number to be the phone number you want assigned to fax (e.g., a google voice number). Under "Set Destination", choose
Extensions and choose
701 (or another extension) to it's side.
Make sure to Apply Configuration Changes after submitting.
On the "Inbound Routes" page, add an incoming route with
DID Number to be the phone number you want assigned to fax (e.g., a google voice number). Under "Set Destination", choose
Custom Destinations and choose
Fax (Hylafax) to it's side.
Make sure to Apply Configuration Changes after submitting.
Conference Call
On "Conferences" page, fill in the fields "Conference Number" (anything), "Conference Name" (anything), "User PIN" (pin for all users to enter conference), and "Admin PIN" (pin for owner). Then choose your Conference Options; I set it to wait for leader.
On the "Inbound Routes" page, add an incoming route with
DID Number to be the phone number you want assigned to fax (e.g., a google voice number). Under "Set Destination", choose
Conferences and choose the conference name you just set up previously.
Make sure to Apply Configuration Changes after submitting.
You need to restart asterisk (
sudo amportal restart) or restart the computer (
sudo shutdown -r now) for a lot of these settings to take effect.
Server not responding?
When you fail to connect (wrong password) to certain services (web, ssh, sip) about 3 times, Fail2Ban will kick in and not respond to you anymore. You have to restart the server for it to respond to you again.
Accessing FreePBX and Webmin web interfaces remotely
Since the web ports of the pbx server are not exposed to the internet, you can't remotely access the web configuration pages. You also need to use the web interface to send faxes. To do so, you could either ssh into the server and use firefox (
yum install firefox). Another possibility is to forward the necessary ports:
ssh -f -N -L 9080:localhost:9080 email@example.com
ssh -f -N -L 9001:localhost:9001 firstname.lastname@example.com
Now, on your local computer, you can type
http://localhost:9080 to get to the FreePBX web interface.


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Hedge fund manager Barry Rosenstein ditched Valeant's stock before its epic 40% decline
(Reuters/ Rick Wilking)
Activist investor Barry Rosenstein ditched his entire stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals right before the shares plunged.
The drugmaker's shares had been a big performance driver for Rosenstein's Jana Partners.
The fund first bought 4.3 million shares of Valeant in the fourth quarter of 2014. In spring 2015, the fund pared back its position to 1.57 million shares. Jana held 1.34 million shares of Valeant at the end of the second quarter, regulatory filings show.
His September exit came at the right time.
Here's Jana, in its quarterly letter to investors (emphasis at the end is ours):
When the facts do change, we react. A case in point is Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, INC (VRX). We established our position in the fourth quarter of 2014, and closed out the position in September. Year to date, Valeant has been the biggest positive contributor to performance. The situation for Valeant changed dramatically in September, when its drug pricing practices were called into question by Hillary Clinton. Valeant had been under scrutiny for months, and in retrospect we should have been more acutely attuned to the importance of the inquiry into the price increases on certain Valeant's drugs by Senator Sanders and Representative Cummings that surfaced in August. We had reduced our Valeant position meaningfully earlier in the spring and summer as it approached our price target, and we felt more comfortable with our smaller position. When Valeant's business practices were conflated with those of Turing, whose founder painted himself and his company (and by extension Valeant) as a nearly political target, we recognized that Valeant's business model would be forced to change in ways we could neither anticipate nor forecast and decided to exit completely, thereby avoiding an approximately 40% further drawdown in the stock.
Valeant had been a hedge fund favorite, but lately it's been a hedge fund horror. It ranked No. 10 on Goldman Sachs' stocks that "matter most" to hedge funds list for the second quarter. According to Goldman, 32 funds had the stock as one of their top-10 stock holdings.
Some of the stock's big holders include Bill Ackman of Pershing Square and long-time activist investor Jeff Ubben of ValueAct. Ackman, founder of Pershing Square, has lost around $1.9 billion on paper since taking a large stake in the first quarter of this year.
On Friday, Ackman spent nearly four hours hosting a call defending his investment, noting that the stock is "tremendously undervalued" and has an "89% upside."
Shares of Valeant have cratered more than 40% since Citron Research, a California-based short-selling firm led by Andrew Left, published its report two weeks ago suggesting that Valeant may be operating as an Enron-like fraud.
Citron's report focuses on the company's relationship with Philidor, a specialty pharmacy that distributes prescription drugs for Valeant. Valeant is the only supplier to Philidor, and it also has an option to buy the company. No one on Wall Street had really heard of Philidor until earlier this month.
Citron has accused Valeant of using Philidor to create "phantom sales" of its products.
Valeant has denied the allegations in the original Citron report. On Friday, Valeant also said that it would sever "all ties" with Philidor.
Before the Citron report, Valeant's share price had already come under pressure after it had been criticized for its drug pricing. The company has also been compared to Turing Pharmaceuticals, a biotech startup run by controversial CEO Martin Shkreli, who increased the price of a critical drug from $13.50 to $750 overnight.
In late September, Democrats on the US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee sent a letter to the committee's chairman, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), asking him to subpoena Valeant for documents related to price increases of acquired drugs.
On Wednesday, the US Senate launched a bipartisan investigation into pharmaceutical companies raising the prices on acquired drugs. The first hearing will take place in December.
The stock fell more than 6% Wednesday to end at $91.98 per share.
The Jana Master Fund fell 8.2% in the third quarter, bringing the fund's year-to-date losses to 6.7%, the letter said.
Here's a chart of Valeant's year-to-date performance:
(Yahoo! Finance)
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Even though my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Italy almost two years ago, I still feel like it was yesterday. I wish it was yesterday. We loved everything about our two week trip.
16 July 2011
Even though my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Italy almost two years ago, I still feel like it was yesterday. I wish it was yesterday. We loved everything about our two week trip.
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I love the panoramic view of these old buildings. Wish I was there too.ReplyDelete
Just gorgeous! I WILL make it to Italy one day!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Gorgeous photo!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM
What a beautiful picture! Sunset, I guess? Love the colors and the old buildings.ReplyDelete
Love it!! I went to Rome in college and that picture brings back wonderful memories.ReplyDelete
What an experience that had to be. I have read so many books around Rome - I would LOVE to see it.ReplyDelete
That is the most lovely photo! Like Kathy, one day I will get there!ReplyDelete
Beautiful photo, and special memories for you, it's what makes photographs so fabulous.ReplyDelete
So lovely with the half light and the buildings lit up.ReplyDelete
That is a photo that just sparks the imagination! There's so much history there and so many lives lived - it makes me curious about them.ReplyDelete
We were in Rome for Christmas this year, on an extravagant family trip. What a treat -- no snow, just rain, but Rome at night is gorgeous, regardless of the weather. I'd love to go back!!ReplyDelete
That is an absolutely gorgeous picture! I've never been to Italy, but pictures like this one make me want to go.ReplyDelete
Here's mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/07/saturday-snapshot-july-16.html
Would love to visit Rome!! Love the photo!ReplyDelete
Here's My Snapshot
- AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Beautiful picture! I've never been to Rome but would love to visit.ReplyDelete
What a great low-light shot you got there! Simply lovely.ReplyDelete
Those building are just so beautiful and I love the wispy clouds in the sky. Perfect composition!ReplyDelete
That is stunning - I would love to go to Italy - maybe one day!ReplyDelete
Oh, so pretty! Me, too, on the "gotta go there, someday" remark.ReplyDelete
What a lovely shot and very romantic place for a honeymoon as well.ReplyDelete
Wonderful picture. You are making me miss it so much!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 12:25 AM
So beautiful...*sigh*.ReplyDelete
Ahhh, beautiful. I loved the architecture in Rome.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Someday I will make it there.....ReplyDelete
I think I'll cry when I finally make it to Italy some day.ReplyDelete
Great photo. It almost looks magical. Well done.ReplyDelete
Thanks, everyone! The light in Italy makes everything that much more gorgeous, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
This photo makes me heave a happy sigh and makes me just a little relaxed. Just beautiful, thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
truly stunning...makes me want to hop a plane for another visit! it's been too long since my last visit but will get there again soon. my 20-year-old cousin just returned from a month in tuscany--she was part of a study abroad program with her college--and i was literally drooling on the photos. maybe for your 5 or 10 year anniversary, you'll head back there? :)ReplyDelete


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R CMD check
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loop_apply() as Rcpp version was
appears to be having PROTECTion problems. (Also fixes #256)
Update for changes in R namespace best-practices.
New parameter
.id to
adply() that
specifies the name(s) of the index column(s). (Thanks to Kirill Müller,
Fix bug in
split_indices() when
n isn't
Fix bug in
.id parameter to
ldply() and
rdply() allowing for
.id = NULL to work as
described in the help. (Thanks to Doug Mitarotonda, #207, and Marek,
#224 and #225)
Deprecate exotic functions
liply() and
isplit2(), remove unused and unexported functions
dots() and
parallel_fe() (Thanks to Kirill
Müller, #242, #248)
Warn on duplicate names that cause certain array functions to fail. (Thanks to Kirill Müller, #211)
.inform is now honored for
?_ply() calls. (Thanks to Kirill Müller, #209)
New parameter
.id to
ldply() and
rdply() that specifies the name of the index column.
(Thanks to Kirill Müller, #107, #140, #142)
The .id column in
ldply() is generated as a factor
to preserve the sort order, but only if the new
parameter is set. (Thanks to Kirill Müller, #137)
rbind.fill now silently drops NULL inputs
rbind.fill avoids array copying which had produced
quadratic time complexity.
*dply of large numbers of groups
should be faster. (Contributed by Peter Meilstrup)
rbind.fill handles non-numeric matrix columns
(i.e. factor arrays, character arrays, list arrays); also arrays with
more than 2 dimensions can be used. Dimnames of array columns are now
preserved. (Contributed by Peter Meilstrup)
rbind.fill(x,y) converts factor columns of Y to
character when columns of X are character.
join(x,y) and
match_df(x,y) now work when the key column in X is
character and Y is factor. (Contributed by Peter Meilstrup)
Fix faulty array allocation which caused problems when using
split_indices with large (> 2^24) vectors. (Fixes
list_to_array() incorrectly determined dimensions if
column of labels contained any missing values (#169).
r*ply expression is evaluated exactly
.n times, evaluation results are consistent with side
effects. (#158, thanks to Kirill Müller)
**ply gain a
.inform argument
(previously only available in
llply) - this gives more
useful debugging information at the cost of some speed. (Thanks to Brian
Diggs, #57)
.dims = TRUE
alply's output gains
dimensions and dimnames, similar to
apply. Sequential
indexing of a list produced by
alply should be unaffected.
(Peter Meilstrup)
numcolwise and
catcolwise now all accept additional arguments in ….
(Thanks to Stavros Macrakis, #62)
here makes it possible to use
**ply + a
function that uses non-standard evaluation (e.g.
arrange) inside a
function. (Thanks to Peter Meilstrup, #3)
join_all recursively joins a list of data frames.
(Fixes #29)
name_rows provides a convenient way of saving and
then restoring row names so that you can preserve them if you need to.
progress_time (used with
.progress = "time") estimates the amount of time remaining
before the job is completed. (Thanks to Mike Lawrence, #78)
summarise now works iteratively so that later
columns can refer to earlier. (Thanks to Jim Hester, #44)
take makes it easy to subset along an arbitrary
Improved documentation thanks to patches from Tim Bates.
**ply gains a
.paropts argument, a list
of options that is passed onto
foreach for controlling
parallel computation.
*_ply now accepts
.parallel argument to
enable parallel processing. (Fixes #60)
Progress bars are disabled when using parallel plyr (Fixes #32)
a*ply: 25x speedup when indexing array objects, 3x
speedup when indexing data frames. This should substantially reduce the
overhead of using
d*ply subsetting has been considerably optimised:
this will have a small impact unless you have a very large number of
groups, in which case it will be considerably faster.
idata.frame: Subsetting immutable data frames with
[.idf is now faster (Peter Meilstrup)
quickdf is around 20% faster
split_indices, which powers much internal splitting
code (like
join and
d*ply) is about 2x faster. It was already incredibly fast
~0.2s for 1,000,000 obs, so this won't have much impact on overall
*aply functions now bind list mode results into a
list-array (Peter Meilstrup)
*aply now accepts 0-dimension arrays as inputs.
count now works correctly for factor and Date
inputs. (Fixes #130)
*dply now deals better with matrix results,
converting them to data frames, rather than vectors. (Fixes
d*ply will now preserve factor levels input if
drop = FALSE (#81)
join works correctly when there are no common rows
(Fixes #74), or when one input has no rows (Fixes #48). It also
consistently orders the columns: common columns, then x cols, then y
cols (Fixes #40).
quickdf correctly handles NA variable names. (Fixes
#66. Thanks to Scott Kostyshak)
rbind.fill and
rbind.fill.matrix work
consistently with matrices and data frames with zero rows. Fixes #79.
(Peter Meilstrup)
rbind.fill now stops if inputs are not data frames.
(Fixes #51)
rbind.fill now works consistently with 0 column data
round_any now works with
objects, thanks to Jean-Olivier Irisson (#76)
rbind.fill: if a column contains both factors and
characters (in different inputs), the resulting column will be coerced
to character
When there are more than 2^31 distinct combinations
id, switches to a slower fallback strategy using strings
(inspired by
merge) that guarantees correct results. This
fixes problems with
join when joining across many columns.
(Fixes #63)
split_indices checks input more aggressively to
prevent segfaults. Fixes #43.
fix small bug in
loop_apply which lead to segfaults
in certain circumstances. (Thanks to Pål Westermark for patch)
itertools and
iterators moved to
suggests from imports so that plyr now only depends on base R.
documentation improved using new features of
fixed namespacing issue which lead to lost labels when subsetting
the results of
colwise automatically strips off split
rlply now correctly deals with
rlply(4, NULL) (thanks to bug report from Eric
rbind.fill tries harder to keep attributes,
retaining the attributes from the first occurrence of each column it
finds. It also now works with variables of class
and preserves the ordered status of factors.
arrange now works with one column data
d*ply returns correct number of rows when function
returns vector
fix NAMESPACE bug which was causing problems with ggplot2
rbind.fill now treats 1d arrays in the same way as
rbind (i.e. it turns them into ordinary vectors)
fix bug in rename when renaming multiple columns
strip_splits function removes splitting
variables from the data frames returned by
rename moved in from reshape, and
match_df function makes it easy to subset a data
frame to only contain values matching another data frame. Inspired by
**ply now works when passed a list of
*dply now correctly names output even when some
output combinations are missing (NULL) (Thanks to bug report from Karl
Ove Hufthammer)
*dply preserves the class of many more object
a*ply now correctly works with zero length margins,
operating on the entire object (Thanks to bug report from Stavros
join now implements joins in a more SQL like way,
returning all possible matches, not just the first one. It is still a
(little) faster than merge. The previous behaviour is accessible with
match = "first".
join is now more symmetric so that
join(x, y, "left") is closer to
join(y, x, "right"), modulo column ordering
named.quoted failed when quoted expressions were
longer than 50 characters. (Thanks to bug report from Eric
rbind.fill now correctly maintains POSIXct tzone
attributes and preserves missing factor levels
split_labels correctly preserves empty factor
levels, which means that
drop = FALSE should work in more
places. Use
base::droplevels to remove levels that don't
occur in the data, and
drop = T to remove combinations of
levels that don't occur.
vaggregate now passes
... to the
aggregation function when working out the output type (thanks to bug
report by Pavan Racherla)
count now takes an additional parameter
wt_var which allows you to compute weighted sums. This is
as fast, or faster than,
tapply or
Really fix bug in
. now captures the environment in which it was
evaluated. This should fix an esoteric class of bugs which no-one
probably ever encountered, but will form the basis for an improved
version of
names.quoted that interfered with
mutate that works like transform to add
new columns or overwrite existing columns, but computes new columns
iteratively so later transformations can use columns created by earlier
transformations. (It's also about 10x faster) (Fixes #21)
split column names are no longer coerced to valid R names.
quickdf now adds names if missing
summarise preserves variable names if explicit names
not provided (Fixes #17)
arrays with names should be sorted correctly once
again (also fixed a bug in the test case that prevented me from catching
this automatically)
m_ply no longer possesses .parallel argument
(mistakenly added)
ldply (and hence
adply and
ddply) now correctly passes on .parallel argument (Fixes
id uses a better strategy for converting to
integers, making it possible to use for cases with larger potential
numbers of combinations
a*ply and
m*ply all gain a .parallel argument that when
TRUE, applies functions in parallel using a parallel
backend registered with the foreach package:
<- seq_len(20)
x <- function(i) Sys.sleep(0.1)
wait system.time(llply(x, wait))
# user system elapsed
# 0.007 0.005 2.005
doParallelsystem.time(llply(x, wait, .parallel = TRUE))
# user system elapsed
# 0.020 0.011 1.038
This work has been generously supported by BD (Becton Dickinson).
aply and mply gain an .expand argument that controls whether data frames produce a single output dimension (one element for each row), or an output dimension for each variable.
new vaggregate (vector aggregate) function, which is equivalent to tapply, but much faster (~ 10x), since it avoids copying the data.
llply: for simple lists and vectors, with no progress bar, no extra info, and no parallelisation, llply calls lapply directly to avoid all the overhead associated with those unused extra features.
llply: in serial case, for loop replaced with custom C function that takes about 40% less time (or about 20% less time than lapply). Note that as a whole, llply still has much more overhead than lapply.
round_any now lives in plyr instead of reshape
list_to_array works correct even when there are missing
values in the array. This is particularly important for daply.
*dply deals more gracefully with the case when all
results are NULL (fixes #10)
*aply correctly orders output regardless of
dimension names (fixes #11)
join gains type = "full" which preserves all x and y rows
experimental immutable data frame (idata.frame) that vastly speeds up subsetting - for large datasets with large numbers of groups, this can yield 10-fold speed ups. See examples in ?idata.frame to see how to use it.
rbind.fill rewritten again to increase speed and work with more data types
d*ply now much faster with nested groups
This work has been generously supported by BD (Becton Dickinson).
d*ply when .drop = FALSE
a*ply now works correctly with array-lists
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