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FCC's Kids TV Hits Keep On Coming
The FCC has proposed $24,000 in fines for four stations that violated its children's TV reporting rules, including $10,000 for one station that conceded it had never publicized the existence or location of its children's TV programing reports.
The FCC requires stations to keep public files on their efforts to program educational shows and the amount of commercial time in those shows.
WMDT(TV) Salisbury, Md., said its omission was due to "misunderstanding" the FCC's kids TV rules, and had taken remedial action starting in May 2004. The FCC nonetheless said it constituted a willfull and repeated violation--inadvertence or ignorance is not a defense--and proposed the $10,000 fine. The station has 30 days to pay up or appeal the fine.
Three other stations--WCCU(TV) Urbana, Ill.; WECT(TV) Wilmington, N.C.; and WBBJ-TV Jackson, Tenn.; were socked with proposed $4,000 fines apiece for omission of some records of compliance with ad limits (WBBJ), compliance with ad limits and issues/program lists (WCCU), and issues/program lists (WECT).
The FCC has been cracking down on paperwork omissions and more substantive violations of the kids TV rules. As with other recent findings, most of them either admonitions--official reprimands--or findings of no harm, the stations volunteered the information in license renewal applications.
The difference between admonition and fine is usually one of degree, says, not publicizing any of the paperwork versus not publicizing some, or violating ad limits by a couple of 15 second spots versus numerous longer overages.
If the fines are paid, the violations are not expected to hold up those license renewals if past renewals are a gauge.


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As we planned our Indonesia trip, we were looking for a place to visit between our stays in Java and Lombok. It goes without saying that Bali was a quite inevitable destination: it is neighbouring both islands and almost all our friends and acquaintances advised us, by no means to miss out on Bali. Both were decisive ingredients to our planning! Funnily, I also noticed that there wasn't a single person who hadn't already been, or wasn't planning a trip to Ubud. Yeah, Ubud was literally on everyone's lip! So, even though Bali was no bucket list destination for us, we just decided to go for it.
Ubud, enlightenment for the masses?
Everyone agrees: Ubud is THE place you should visit if you're in pursuit of spirituality or on a quest to find your inner peace. Well, this might be true if you stay at a retreat or hotel outside of the buzzing town center. As for me, from the moment on I set a foot into the town centre, my inner peace went into hiding, far away from the zillion honking tour buses or revving scooter engines and it somehow never showed up again.Ubud is THE place you should visit if you're in pursuit of spirituality Click To Tweet
Today I still don't know exactly what to think about Ubud. Unlike all my friends, I was not so much in awe about the place and all infatuated with the ambiance, the temples and the healthy food. I even think it was one of Indonesia's destinations on our trip I talked the least about when we got back home. Let's say my opinion is divided.
What made me cringe in Ubud
Mass tourism
So, here's news for those who haven't been to Ubud yet and are still dreaming of some miraculously preserved and idyllic small town: Ubud IS mass tourism!
Every sight to see in, or around, Ubud that is featured in a travel guide inevitably leads to a lot of queuing up. And this to such an extend, that it even becomes a contest to outrun the other travelers with wit and tricks. Your perpetual quest is to get the best shot of the best sight with the least tourists on your camera.
The ever-congested roads
Traffic jams: Everywhere. Every Day. At Every Time. I still don't know how it is humanly possible to create that much congestion in the streets with the majority of the vehicles being scooters… I mean, how? Driving on the main traffic arteries quickly becomes a never-ending nightmare.
Eat.Pray.Love-Wannabes & disrespectful tourists
Pilgrims searching for spiritual enlightenment come to Ubud en masse just like Julia did in the movie. Some of them dress up in sarongs, wear dreadlocks and walk bare feet; they are selfless and on a serious spiritual quest or just on a fun and not so serious break. They love nature, smoke the occasional joint and tell you they are totally detached of material things, while playing with their iPhones or surfing on their MacBooks. I mean, I totally understand that you want to become a spiritual person but don't be someone you are not and for god's sake, don't dress like Captain Jack Sparrow or Janis Joplin!
The other type of people who made me cringe even more, were the bare-chested half-naked, lobster tainted posses, who were screaming and pushing their way through the crowds just to meet up at the next Starbucks. Their pilgrimage is often accompanied by the reckless trashing of the offerings, which the locals put out in front of their homes. I mean, come on, what happened to the when-in-Rome attitude?
Distant locals
What I love about Java and Indonesian people is that they always have a smile on the corner of their lip. There's always time for a chat or a joke. I guess that this got a bit lost along the road in Ubud. But seeing how some of the visitors behave I can totally understand that too.
Organic extravaganza
Organic food is great. Unfortunately in Ubud compared to the great local cuisine it comes sometimes with a (ridiculously high) price!
What I really liked about Ubud
The awakening of the senses, no joke!
In spite of the congested streets and the hassle with overcrowded sights, there is something graceful about Ubud, something that awakens your senses. Drop dead gorgeous surroundings, lush nature, wonderful Hindu temples, fresh and scented smells emanating from the flowery offerings and incense, pleasant temperatures… what more could anyone want? With a little help of your imagination you can even guess that before the advent of mass tourism Ubud must truly have been an idyllic place to stay.
Spirituality, health & body balance
With the ancient Hindu culture and that graceful, harmonious ambient, I can understand why people are coming to Ubud for a spiritual retreat. With all the meditation classes, Hindu rituals and holistic lifestyles, there's definitely something special going on!
Although there are a lot of expensive places, it is a foodie haven for vegans, vegetarians, people suffering from food intolerance or naturopaths. Yoga is very big in Bali.
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Visiting Ubud without the masses
A great way to pull away from the hordes of tourist is by scooter (125 cc) which costs the equivalent of 30€ for 2 full days and nights. Head out on the smaller roads and enjoy the amazing nature. You can also stop at small Warungs (restaurants) or temples and get to know the locals for more authenticity.
Be aware that weather changes quickly in Bali. So, you're likely to be surprised by a massive shower. But hey, that's just part of the game!
Don't forget your international driver's license, though, otherwise you might have to buy an authorization to drive if the police pulls you over. They charge around 30€ for it (not so cool, especially when your international drivers' license is happily waiting for you in your suitcase at the hotel where you left it). Another driver's advice: try to adapt to the Indonesian style on the road… you'll see for yourself what this entails, but don't be too hesitant. Tourists cause the majority of collisions.
Another great way to discover the island is by bicycle.
Bali Animal Welfare Association
In Ubud I discovered BAWA, the association trying to help not only stray dogs and cats, but tries also to grow awareness about animal abuse due to tourism. If you have a heart for animals you can contribute. Here's more information about BAWA.
My top pick in Ubud: The Gajah Biru Bungalows
One of my best experiences of Ubud are the Gajah Biru Bungalows, where we stayed. It's a privately held compound of homely and cute bungalows in an absolute Zen ambiance. They are situated in the young painter's village of Penestanan. That's only a 20 minute walk away from the buzzing town center. The bungalows are true hideaways from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. Your nights' sleep will only be disturbed by the occasional mosquito!
From the moment we set food inside that harbor of peace, we were welcome and treated like family or long-lost friends. The staff was extremely friendly and genuinely caring for its guests. We had the best night in Bali with the owners (a very laid back Indian guy called Surinder and his beautiful wife Sumi who's from Bali) and other guests at a diner they'd organized. The Balinese food was just exceptional – Sumi is a fantastic cook – the local wine was delectable and the conversations were interesting, funny and at the end of the night quite blurry.
The next day, walking through the center of Ubud under the scorching heat was a little harder, visiting the market was a little tougher and driving the scooter was nearly impossible. With a cheerful hangover and already a hint of melancholia, we hugged our new family to say good-bye… They truly made my Ubud stay unforgettable!
Would I go back to Ubud?
Although Ubud didn't sweep me off my feet, I would return for 2 or 3 days. I'd be happy to stay at The Gaja Biru Bungalows again and say hi to Surinder and Sumi. I would definitely rent a scooter again to discover the remote corners of the island we left out. This time, though, I'd make sure to have my international driver's license with me at all times.
What was your Ubud experience? Do you have some great advice on what else to discover?


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In honor of National Nurses Week, we would like to dedicate this article to the amazing nurses who are the heart of Transitions Hospice. Without the tremendous dedication, compassion, and skill of our nurses, we would not exist.
Hospice nursing is in a class all its own. Not only are our nurses using their expertise to help treat symptoms and manage their patient's pain, they have a greater goal of helping patients LIVE the best life they can with the time they have left. Our nurses work with the physician and family to make a plan of care based on the patient's and family's wishes, and continuously review the plan to make sure it is on track with patient wishes. Our patients experience the warm, kind, gentle care of our nurses everyday.
Unlike other areas of nursing, hospice nurses specialize in end of life care. This takes a special person with a very special talent and personality. How often we hear, "Hospice? I could never do that!" But when talking with our nurses, we often hear, "I love hospice; I cannot imagine doing anything else!"
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From an outsider's prospective, getting the house in a divorce may be seen as a major victory. After all, for most couples, their homes are their most valuable assets. Plus, for those parents that retain custody of the kids, it's nice to still have adequate space to accommodate them. Yet in many cases, getting the house as part of a property division settlement can be as much of a curse for some as it is a blessing for others.
While most understand that their monthly incomes will decrease following a divorce, few may actually comprehend how great of a financial drop that can be. The National Bureau of Economic Research estimates that the family income for children whose parents divorce can fall between 40 and 45 percent.
Such a financial loss could significantly hinder your chances at being able to afford the mortgage on your home. Even if spousal support received from your ex helps to cover that payment, consider the other expenses involved with caring for yourself and your children, namely:
- School expenses
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- The daily costs of living
While saying goodbye to the family home certainly may not be easy, it might be the most prudent decision after the loss of income that often accompanies divorce. One potential solution that could help to avoid the potential for such an issue occurring could be to consider working with your ex to sale the home before your divorce is finalized. The proceeds of the sale can then either be included as part of your settlement, or be used to pay off marital debts.
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by Allison L. Byrd
Having a professionally prepared estate plan is a crucial part of planning for the future. A well-crafted Will-based or Trust-based plan can provide security and other protections for one's beneficiaries, can help to avoid significant expense and inconvenience to them, and can provide peace of mind to the person making the plan. However, there are many misconceptions about how and why to go about forming an estate plan, and about how the plan can affect loved ones and beneficiaries after a person's death. In the interest of dispelling some of the more common misconceptions, here are a few things to consider when thinking about your own estate planning.
1) The myth: Only wealthy, ill, or elderly people need an estate plan.
The reality: Nearly everyone can benefit significantly from having a well-crafted estate plan, and many will need it sooner than they think.
We all like to think that we'll live forever. While you may be among the fortunate ones who live to a ripe old age with all your faculties intact, there is always the possibility that you may become incapacitated or die at young age due to an accident or the sudden onset of an illness that leaves you precious little time to do any planning for the benefit of your loved ones. Making an estate plan when you are young and healthy has a number of benefits. First and foremost, upfront estate planning ensures that you have a plan in place if you have an unexpected illness or accident. It also helps to ensure that your loved ones receive your assets with a minimum of taxes and expenses subtracted. If you have children under age 18, a Will can make known your choice of guardians for those children if you die before they reach the age of majority. Having a well-crafted estate plan in place allows you to have some control over what happens to your estate assets after your death and takes the burden and expense of decision-making off of your loved ones at a time when they will no doubt be grieving and unprepared to take on such a burden.
"So," you may say, "there are good reasons, after all, to make an estate plan even if I'm not currently ill or elderly, but what's the point in having a plan if I have very modest assets?" The truth is that the property you leave behind, however meager, must go somewhere, and having an estate plan in place allows you to decide what happens to that property, rather than having the law dictate what happens to it. The more decisions you make in a properly drafted and executed Will or Trust, the fewer decisions will be left up to the legislature or a probate court to make for you, and the more control you will have over what happens to your property.
2) The myth: My attorney will read my Will aloud in a musty, mahogany-paneled room, while my loved (or not-so-loved) ones are gathered 'round in rapt anticipation.
The reality: It doesn't work that way.
You've probably seen many movie scenes in which a deceased person's family members are gathered at the office of the person's attorney, eyeing each other suspiciously and waiting anxiously for the attorney to read the Will aloud and tell them if they are to receive anything. For a few amusing examples of this myth in film, take a look at these three movie clips:
While the reading of a Will in this manner makes for good dramatic action in a movie plot, it is rarely, if ever, what happens in real life. Assuming you've made a Will and that you have left instructions with your chosen Executor about where to find it, someone is going to be reading your Will after you are gone, but it won't be with all your relatives present and your attorney doing the reading. Under Georgia law, all Wills are required to be filed with the probate court of the county in which the Will-maker (the "testator") died. Depending on what type of property you have when you die, whether and how you owned it with anyone else, and how it is titled, the Executor of your Will may or may not have to go through a longer probate process to prove the validity of the Will and to obtain the authority needed to gather your assets, make sure all expenses and taxes are paid, and distribute the rest to the beneficiaries you designated in your Will. Anything filed with the probate court will be of public record and open to anyone to view, so, if this is a concern, you may want to consider having an estate plan that is based on one or more living Trusts, which typically provide more privacy than a Will-based plan.
3) The myth: It's not worth the expense to have a trained and experienced estate planning attorney draft my estate planning documents when I can do it myself or use less expensive online Will-preparation software.
The reality: It's well worth the up-front expense to have the advice of an estate planning attorney and a professionally prepared estate plan drawn up.
Every estate planning attorney has heard plenty of horror stories play out in real life when someone dies without a comprehensive estate plan in place. Well-crafted Wills and Trusts can significantly decrease or eliminate the chances that a relative who is upset or disappointed with your decisions will seek to challenge your plan in court, and that's an important benefit when you consider that even an unsuccessful challenge can cause a great deal of trouble to your survivors, expense to your estate, and delay to the distribution of your property. Skimping on effective up-front planning, and going without the advice that is critical to making the best decisions, can result in much higher administrative costs, much more trouble and inconvenience to your survivors after you are gone, and protracted and expensive court disputes between family members. By assuming the lesser up-front expense of putting a professionally-crafted estate plan in place, you spare your loved ones the unwelcome trouble and expense of having to hire attorneys to sort things out or handle disputes after you are gone.
4) The myth: Once I've made an estate plan, and signed a Will and/or Trust, I will never need to think about it again!
The reality: You will need to review your estate plan every few years with your estate planning attorney to make sure it still accomplishes what you want and that it is updated to reflect changes in the law and changes in your life.
Too often I see clients come in with estate planning documents which were adequate and effective when made, but have become woefully out-of-date and no longer accomplish what the clients want. Your assets may change significantly over the years. Marriages may form or fall apart. Children may be born or lost to tragic circumstances. Perhaps you have remarried and now have a blended family that includes step-children or step-grandchildren. Even if you have no drastic changes in your family structure, people whom you have chosen as your fiduciaries (your Executor, Trustee, Financial Agent, or Health Care Agent) may no longer be available to fulfill those roles. You may have changed your mind about how and to whom you want your property distributed after you are gone. Finally, laws can and often do change in ways that can affect your existing estate planning documents. For all of these reasons, it is important to review your estate plan and discuss any changes in the law with your estate planning attorney every few years (or sooner, if circumstances require), and to update them when necessary to make sure your plan still accomplishes what you want with a minimum of trouble and expense to your surviving loved ones.
5) The myth: My Will or Trust will govern what happens to all my assets.
The reality: Your Will may not govern what happens to all your property. That depends on how your various assets are owned and how your beneficiary designations on certain accounts are structured.
There are two broad categories of property that a person may own at his or her death: probate property, and non-probate property. A person's probate property (the "probate estate") contains any assets that the person owned in the person's own name at his death (including his share of any asset that he owns jointly with another person as tenants in common), and that do not pass to a beneficiary other than the person's estate by a beneficiary designation. The probate estate will not include assets that pass directly to a beneficiary other than the person's estate by a beneficiary designation, and it will not include any assets that the person owns with another person as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, if the other owner survives the deceased person. Only assets that become part of a person's probate estate at his death will be controlled by his Will.
A comprehensive estate plan drawn up by an experienced estate planning attorney will include not only a well-drafted Will and possibly one or more Trusts, depending on your needs, but will also include critical advice about how to structure the ownership of your property and how to set up your beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance policies, so that these items are properly coordinated with your estate planning documents to accomplish the overall estate distribution that you intend.
6) The myth: If I don't have a Will, my survivors will be able to avoid the probate process.
The reality: Even if you don't have a Will, someone may still need to go to probate court to be able to administer your estate.
Whether it's necessary to get a probate court involved in an estate depends on the types of property that are in the estate and how they are owned. As discussed above, a Will can only direct what will happen to property that is part of your probate estate. If you have no probate estate at your death, it may not be necessary to probate your Will. On the other hand, if you do own probate property at your death and you don't have a Will, then any interested party (family members or creditors, for example) can petition the appropriate probate court to become the Administrator of your estate, so that your probate property may be administered and distributed according to law. (When there is a Will, the person who administers the estate is called the Executor, and when there is no Will, the person who administers the estate is called the Administrator, but both positions have essentially the same duties and responsibilities.)
7) The myth: I must avoid probate in Georgia at all costs!
The reality: If you live in Georgia, your estate plan need not be primarily focused on avoiding the probate process.
Probate in Georgia is one of the least expensive, quickest, and least troublesome probate processes in the United States. There may be other reasons to avoid probate (a desire for privacy, or a need to reduce the risks of post-death disputes, which are common with blended families, for example), but filing fees in the probate courts of Georgia are fairly minimal, and various legal forms are provided by the court system to anyone who needs to petition the court. The process is designed to be navigable by petitioners who are not using an attorney, though having an attorney helps to ensure that the petitioner is aware of all that has to be done, for example: making the required publications and notices, setting up an estate account, getting an employer identification number ("EIN") from the IRS for the estate, paying administrative expenses and any taxes that are payable, allowing a certain amount of time for creditors to come forward and make claims before the estate gets distributed, etc.
A petitioner can usually obtain a court order appointing her as Executor or Administrator in short order (typically, anywhere from immediately to a couple of weeks after filing the petition), and, barring any Will challenges or other complications, a probate administration in Georgia can be wrapped up in as little as six months, depending on the diligence of the Executor or Administrator in moving things along.
8) The myth: Everything will go to my surviving spouse when I die, anyway, so I don't really need to have a Will or a Trust.
The reality: That's not the law in Georgia.
In Georgia, the heirs of a person who dies (a "decedent") are those people who would be entitled under Georgia's intestate succession laws to receive a decedent's probate estate if the decedent died without a Will. At the top of the list are the decedent's spouse and children. If there is a surviving spouse but no then-living children or other descendants, then the surviving spouse is entitled to receive all the decedent's probate estate property. If there are surviving children or other descendants but no surviving spouse, then the decedent's children will inherit all the decedent's property, with the descendants of any deceased child taking that child's share, per stirpes.1
However, if the decedent is survived by a spouse and by any children or descendants of the deceased spouse, the spouse must share equally with each of the children, with the descendants of any deceased child taking that child's share, per stirpes, provided that the surviving spouse is entitled to receive at least one-third of the decedent's estate. So, if you are survived by a spouse and any descendants, and you did not make a Will, then your spouse will not receive all your property. If you have descendants and you want your spouse to receive all your probate property after your death, you will need to have the appropriate estate planning documents in place to accomplish that desired distribution of your probate property. (See #5 above for the disposition of non-probate property.)
9) The myth: Treating my kids fairly means that they should all get an equal portion of my estate, regardless of their individual circumstances.
The reality: Sometimes the truly fair thing to do is to distribute property unequally. The goal is to have an equitable, not necessarily an equal, distribution of property.
Anyone who is a parent with more than one child knows that each child has his or her own strengths and challenges. Sometimes the challenges come in the form of physical or mental disabilities, and sometimes in the form of financial irresponsibility. There are times when a child needs more support than his or her siblings need, and in these cases, it's important to recognize that an equitable distribution of property among the children may not necessarily call for an equal distribution of property.
Often, parents with a child who has special needs decide to distribute their property evenly among all their children, or even to disinherit the special-needs child, assuming that the more typical siblings will use the inherited assets, along with their own assets, to take care of their special-needs sibling, but this fails to take into account the possibility that those more typical siblings may face challenges of their own in the future or that they may not be able, available, or willing to take care of their special-needs brother or sister indefinitely. The better plan is for the parents to make special provisions for a special-needs child in their estate plan. Doing so helps to ensure that the special-needs child is taken care of, no matter what happens to the other children. And for those times when siblings are present, willing, and able to care for their special-needs brothers or sisters, parents can significantly ease the burden on those caregivers by engaging in special needs planning.
10) The myth: My family members all get along well, so I'm SURE there will be no disputes over my property after I'm gone.
The reality: <guffaw!> Family members that you least expect to fight will often fight.
Parents are often blind to, or foolishly choose to ignore, persistent sibling tensions and rivalries. Blended families that form when a parent remarries after a divorce are especially vulnerable to disputes over property when that parent dies and leaves all his or her property outright to the surviving second spouse. In such situations, the parent who remarries should understand that leaving everything outright to the second spouse may effectively disinherit the children from the first marriage. You may think, "Well, don't married people usually leave everything to each other anyway, even when their only children are those they had together?" Well, yes, that's often the case. However, children are far less likely to challenge a parent's Will when their other parent receives the estate, since it's highly likely that the surviving parent will leave the remaining estate to those children in turn when that surviving parent dies. On the other hand, children who are not the descendants of the surviving spouse are far less likely to receive anything when that surviving spouse dies, since the surviving spouse can, and often does, change his or her estate plan after the first spouse's death to leave everything to the surviving spouse's own children when that surviving spouse dies. Children who are disinherited are far likelier to challenge a parent's Will when it leaves everything to a surviving spouse who is not their parent.
Even non-blended families can end up fighting over property once both parents are gone, especially if the duties and responsibilities of caring for elderly parents were not shared equally by the children. Those who assumed the bulk of the caregiving responsibilities may feel entitled to a larger share of the deceased parent's estate, and may be resentful of neglectful siblings who end up getting an equal share of the estate.
Trust planning can be very helpful, especially with blended families, to ensure that property passes in such a manner as to reduce the chances of family disputes that may lead to ugly and expensive court battles and broken family relationships. So why "court" trouble or "pass the buck" when proactive and professional estate planning is available?
Now that you are in-the-know about these common estate planning myths, you'll understand why the motto of Morgan & DiSalvo, P.C. is, "Life Happens. Plan for it." How can we help you plan for the future?
1"Per stirpes" means that a share created for a deceased person will be divided into equal shares for that person's children, with one share for each then-living child and one share for each then-deceased child who has at least one then-living descendant. No share is created for a then-deceased child who does not have at least one then-living descendant. Any share that is created for a then-deceased child is then further divided into shares for that deceased child's children in the same manner.


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Russian Hybrid Warfare, by Victoria Barber, Andrew Koch, and Kaitlyn Neuberger
Note: This is a Capstone project prepared for USSOCOM by graduate students in the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
The purpose of the research project was to provide a comprehensive review of the emerging threat of hybrid warfare, with a particular focus on the use of hybrid tactics by Russia against those states that were part of the former Soviet Union and contain what Moscow describes as having "near-abroad" Russian populations. The objective of the study was to examine the extent to which hybrid warfare represents the future of interstate conflict and the ramifications of Russian hybrid warfare against these states for NATO, the U.S. government, and particularly USSOCOM. The authors present three historical cases and one fictional, but plausible, scenario, which will be of benefit to wargame events. The authors provide a thorough review of the threat of hybrid warfare and conclude with nine specific recommendations for Special Operations Forces and USSOCOM.
Break the Paradigm: Prepare Airpower for Enemies' "Most Likely Course of Action," by H. Mark Clawson
Note: This article was originally published in the Summer 2017 edition of Air & Space Power Journal
This article argues USAF leadership remains too focused on developing the force based on an outdated paradigm of advanced state actors fighting force-on-force on uncluttered battlefields. It postulates that the USAF "next generation" fighter proponents ignore their own, combat-hardened force warnings of the complexity of asymmetric warfare. Years of combat have uncovered a glaring need to conduct a new type of close air support (CAS). This new CAS or "gunship effect" is the direct result of changes in warfare and can be analyzed by examining the AC-130 gunship and its high demand. We investigate enemy tactics to avoid our force strengths and intermingle with noncombatants who are attacking our forces piecemeal. We review the strategic center of gravity, "collateral damage," and how our enemies focus on eroding public support-at home and abroad-by exploiting our inability to identify their actions on a complex battlefield and respond appropriately. In summary, critical analysis unveils the true nature of twenty-first century warfare and the need to develop a balanced force, using proven aircraft and future systems capable of this new CAS, defeating both the enemy's most dangerous and most likely course of action.
More Than Just a Compelling Story by William M. Knarr, Jr.
The purpose of this paper is to offer a general model, based on learning theory that links the two: Case + Study. It begins with learning objectives and outcomes centered on the identified needs of a community. The science of developing the case study is in linking the storyline to the learning outcomes via discussion points. Those discussion points bring life to the study; depending on the desired cognitive learning level, they can compel a seminar member to think critically about the topic. The art of developing the case study, in challenging seminar members to higher levels of learning, lies in the quality of those linkages in conjunction with appropriate teaching/learning styles.
To illustrate the model's application this paper uses "A Case Study in Counterinsurgency" as the topic; it frames counterinsurgency tenets as the learning objective; and uses "Discuss the root causes of the insurgency" as a learning outcome. The case used to discuss the model and illustrate this process is the "Anbar Awakening," the partnering of the Sunni Tribes with the Coalition and Government of Iraq to defeat al-Qaeda in Iraq in 2005-2008.
Special Operations in a Chaotic World - a New PRISM Journal Edition Dedicated to Special Operations (PRISM Volume 6, Number 3, 2016)
The Editors at PRISM, a journal published by the Center for Complex Operations located at National Defense University, have just released their latest edition which is focused on special operations. This dedicated issue was developed collaboratively with Joint Special Operations University and highlights the insights and opinions of Special Operations Forces (SOF) senior leaders (active and retired), SOF operators, experts, academics, and practitioners. The issue begins with a prologue from the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, General Thomas, and culminates with an interview with General (Ret.) McChrystal.
Modern military Special Operations arguably started with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in World War II and have maintained strategic utility for almost 70 years. The War on Terror, the Iraq War, and Afghanistan operations reinforced SOF's strategic utility in the 21st century, so much so, that in the last decade, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) structure has been limited more by the availability of qualified personnel than either mission requirements or funding. Regardless of the strategic history of modern SOF, research, thinking, and publication largely focus on Special Operations tactics and operational-level planning. Strategic-level thinking about military Special Operations is yet to be adequately developed. In order to bridge this gap, the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Strategic Studies Department convened a SOF-Power Workshop in August 2011 to examine the role of military Special Operations (SOF-Power) in national security and the relevance and feasibility of a theory of Special Operations to inform and guide the development and use of Special Operations and SOF. Eleven participants from various SOF and relevant academic backgrounds participated: the SOF Chairs from PME institutions, Senior Fellows from the JSOU Strategic Studies Department, and others from non-military institutions with an interest in SOF strategic utility. In a relatively short time this group critically examined the role of military Special Operations in the 21st century and validated SOF-Power's continued strategic utility. From this foundation, the work group concluded the need for a unified theory of Special Operations as a foundational document for the pursuit of education and strategic art within the SOF community, and the greater military and political communities. This report documents the work group's insights and conclusions and provides recommendations for a way forward in broadening the strategic art in regard to SOF-Power.
It has been some 70 years since the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) quietly came into being as a small, nearly invisible, Washington, D.C.-based organization whose unique capabilities and strategic reach resulted in decisive outcomes within World War II European, Chinese, Southeast Asian and other theaters of operations.
Today the record of the OSS survives as far more than a topic of historical curiosity. As a result of its dramatic successes and failures, the OSS has developed a legacy of mission accomplishment that survives as a practical touchstone for the (SOF) Warriors of the 21 st century.
The devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 will forever resonate in the minds of Americans. The images of billowing smoke emanating from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused many to ask "who could do this to us?" To answer that question we must examine the past and look at the policies enacted by our government that caused a cyclic reaction within our enemy. The same is true for other governments that seek to expand their sphere of influence without examining those critical antecedents that affect the indigenous population. These disenfranchised subjects, when facing a foreign invader or apostate government, will often draw on a shared identity, be it cultural, ethnic, religious, or political, to sound the battle cry of resistance.
This paper is organized into four chapters that focus on the terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The four chapters examine different facets of the collective environment that have allowed AQIM to succeed and even thrive at times. The first chapter begins with Algeria's war of independence with the French. It focuses on how the Algerians were able to successfully isolate the French from the population through the use of terrorism. It also lays the foundation for the concept of terrorism within Algeria to further a political agenda.
Counterterrorism (CT) policy is like a game of chess. It often evolves as the result of a terrorist act or campaign. The objective of an effective CT policy is to identify and address the conditions that lead a terrorist group to act. It requires all facets of political, military, intelligence, and law enforcement planning to identify the root causes before a common thread binds these causes into a definable terrorist group. The history of Indonesia is defined by struggle: the struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule, the struggle to establish the Islamic State of Indonesia, the struggle for self determination by the people of Indonesia from an authoritarian regime. These all play significant roles in the psyche of the population.
This paper is simply an academic analysis of the strategic and operational environment in Indonesia prior to the Bali bombings. It is organized into five chapters that focus on the terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI). The overall intent of the first chapter is twofold. First, it aims to academically examine the origins of JI in terms of the antecedent conditions that, collectively, led to its creation and decision to conduct terrorist activities. Second, it hopes to identify the actors that helped to bond the antecedents together.


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Founded in 1999, CE-Asia is a China-based leading publisher and distributor of video games. The Company has been committed to partner with game developers and publishers worldwide to introduce their games into the China market. It has established a strong reputation for delivering the best gaming experiences to all Chinese gamers.
To accomplish its core objectives, CE-Asia provides video game publishers and developers worldwide with publishing, digital distribution, co-development, marketing and promotions, content approval, and localization services.
Headquartered in Beijing, CE-Asia also has branch offices in HangZhou, Hong Kong, and Seattle USA. CE-Asia teams are comprised of avid video gamers from China and beyond. They are passionate about gaming, creative and enthusiastic, with many years of publishing, operating, and development experience in the China video games market.
As one of the true pioneers in the Chinese gaming industry, Mr. Wu Li was also the first person responsible for bringing Electronic Arts' games to the Chinese games market. In his 20-year-long career in the gaming industry, Mr. Wu not only actively participated in and contributed to the development of China's video games market, he also gained a great deal of experience and has developed his own vision about this special market.
With 30 years of experience in the video gaming business, Mr. John Ma has deep knowledge in team management and has a very strong gaming industry background. Mr. Ma was Head of Planning at Activision and was an Executive Vice President at Acclaim Entertainment. In addition, as a member of the executive management team at MTV Games under Viacom, he led the productivity and operations for the famous music video game series Rock Band®.
Paul Eibeler is best known as the former CEO of Take-Two Interactive from 2005-2007 (NASDAQ: TTWO), a worldwide publisher of interactive software. He managed the Company through some of its most turbulent times. Mr. Eibeler's excellent reputation within the financial community and his straight forward management style drove Take-Two to become one of the top four leading game publishers in the world.
As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Jim Bass brings more than 25 years of financial and international management experience to his position at Sony Computer Entertainment America. Mr. Bass is responsible for all financial operations of the company including general accounting and financial reporting, planning, analysis and systems, treasury and risk management, purchasing, internal audit, and federal, state and local income taxes.
Sonkwo distributed Epic store games, such as Borderland 3, The Outer Worlds and etc.
CE-Asia published the side-scroller and action game Blazing Chrome on Steam.
The 2nd hardcore gamer exclusive party "Sonkwo π"was held in Beijing.
Ceasia published Banner of the Maid, the first indie game funded by "Yue" Project, on Steam
CE-Asia announced its cooperation with Ubisoft, a world-renowned game publisher, to promote and distribute Uplay titles on Sonkwo with quick, one-click player activation.
Sonkwo expanded from mainland China to major regions in Southeast Asia. Fallout 76 became the first title to be released on Sonkwo Hong Kong site.
CE-Asia formed partnership with well-known German video game publisher Daedalic to bring two games "AER - Memories of Old" and "Silence" to Playstation 4 for the China market.
CE-Asia published its first PlayStation 4 game
Loadout in Asia
Sonkwo "π", a party for only hardcore gamers
was held in Beijing
Sonkwo launched partner.sonkwo.com,
to provide games integration management
and sales management services for partners.
Sonkwo announced its "Yue" funding project
to support Indie developers worldwide,
with the first round of funding 80 Million RMB.
Sonkwo App 2.0 Released
Sonkwo "Headline" Feature Launched
CE-Asia has officially become a publisher and partner of PlayStation
Sonkwo mobile app launched for Android
Sonkwo, the gaming brand from CE-Asia,
has officially signed 2,000 game titles under its portfolio.
Sonkwo mobile app launched for iOS
Sonkwo's community revamped,
to serve the gamers in a new level.
Sonkwo® Games 2nd generation software
with focus on community features for gamers was
officially launched in China. The software update,
which features an outstanding and professional platform
for all-around gaming related services, received an
enthusiastic response from gamers.
DiRT? 3 from Codemasters and Super Street
Fighter IV: Arcade Edition?, both released by
CE-Asia in China, were awarded as "Top 10 Most Popular
PC Games inChina" at China Game Industry
Annual Conference 2013.
Formed partnership with the well-known games
company Bethesda Softworks® (a division of ZeniMax®) to
bring the highly acclaimed and most anticipated games
such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?,
Wolfenstein: The New Order?.
Sonkwo® Games
Store was officially launched
on January 18th in China.
Total War: Shogun 2? from SEGA,
released by CE-Asia China, was awarded as
"Top 10 Most Popular PC Games in China"
at China Game Industry Annual Conference 2012.
Empire: Total War? from SEGA,
released by CE-Asia in China, was awarded as
"Top 10 Most Popular PC Games in China"
at China Game Industry Annual Conference 2011.
Released Bioshock® from 2K Games
(a division of Take2 Interactive).The game was awarded as
"Top 10 Most Popular PC Games in China"
at China Game Industry Annual Conference 2010.
In cooperation with Advanced Micro
Devices (AMD) promoted acclaimed title Colin
McRae?: DiRT? 2 from Codemasters to huge
success in China.
Partnered with famous Japanese games
company SEGA to bring Virtua Tennis?, SEGA Rally?,
Total War?, and other popular video game series to
Established partnership with Codemasters in the
UK to launch highly acclaimed racing titles such as
Colin McRae?: DiRT?, ToCA Race Driver 3?,
Colin McRae?: DiRT? 2, DiRT? 3 and F1?
series in China.
Launched Sid Meier's Civilization IV?,
Sid Meier's Railroads?, Bioshock®, Jade Empire?
and additional great games in China through
cooperation with Take-Two Interactive
Cooperated with Activision to introduce
the highly acclaimed best-selling Franchise Call of
Duty® to the China market; followed by the
popular simulation game The Movies?.
Partnered with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS)
to release EA's best-selling titles such as FIFA Soccer?,
NBA Live?, Need for Speed?, The Sims?, and Medal
of Honor? for the first time in China.


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Believe it or not, one of the most common complaints that we hear in our WholeBody Health Clinic is 'I just don't know what to do next". In our modern... read more →
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text: Bob is a fun loving guy who began his restaurant career as a 14 year old bus-boy in 1998. He continued working in the restaurant industry as a server throughout college while obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. While seeking a career post-graduation, he decided the restaurant life was for him and began managing. He joined the Big Fish family in early 2014, what he refers to as one of the best decisions of his life. "Here at Big Fish, I love the fast-paced work environment, the people, and the FOOD!" Off duty, Bob enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and his first child Bobby III, who was born in 2016. He also loves watching his Philadelphia sports teams.


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New Products, News
WM Doll first Silicone head
This month of June 2019 WM Doll releases their latest innovation.
A realistic silicone head for their sex dolls range.
The first question we asked was "Do you plan to step into the doll market?" but unfortunately it's a no.
But! there is always a "but", a few years ago they said they didn't plan to step into the Silicone market.
Last year WM Doll did some trial orders with RZRN, a Chinese Silicone Sex Doll manufacturer. This was probably a market test!
Fanny Silicone Head – WM Doll
For now, there are no options for the head. It is the same eyes, same hair, and the same skin.
Of course, it is possible to mix match a TPE body and a Silicone head. Dolls can be produced with anybody matching the head skin. But it has to be done at the same time.
We will offer this option for all the WM Doll TPE Sex Dolls. In doing so, the skin body will be white to match the head's color.
Because the hair is implanted, the price will be much higher than a regular head. A TPE head is usually 390 USD with the traditional wig. Here we are more around 1200 USD (price not yet fixed).
Head Details
In the past Z-onedoll released also implanted hair, but the option has been canceled a few months later.
Here, WM Doll offers us a stunning head ! very realistic in all ways! If you are a doll lover and are willing to pay a few more pennies for this level of detail, go!


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These 12"x10" lightweight cotton fabric bags are perfect for apples, pears, cauliflower, carrots and anything else that fits. Handcrafted from upcycled cotton fabric, these bags do not have any stretch.
As all items are handmade, therefore there may be slight variations than shown in the picture.
1% of all bag sales are donated to the Mamas for Mamas Sustainable Nourishment Program. This ensures everyone has access to fresh and nourishing produce.
During this crazy time in the world, we want to support our loyal customers. Purchase 5 or more of our upcycled cotton collections (produce, snack and zips) and receive an instant 20% off!
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about our newest prints and products!


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Happy Fall, Friends! This is my favorite time of year and has me craving all the cozy things like pie, matcha lattes, and ALL the soups. I have gathered some of our best Fall-inspired recipes below to set you off on the right foot this season! Click on the images to get the recipes, or follow the links below!
Curried Butternut Squash Soup // Creamy Fall Soup in Acorn Squash Bowls // Brussels Sprout Slaw w/ Coconut Bacon // Butternut Squash Hummus // Pumpkin Pie Oats // Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup // Fluffy Cornmeal Pancakes // Kale Sweet Potato Curry // 20 Minute Pumpkin Butter // Pumpkin Pie Parfaits // Vegan Matcha Latte // Vegan Apple Crisp // 1-Bowl Pumpkin Bread // Vegan GF Cornbread //
If you give any of these Fall-inspired dishes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!


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The New Ford Ranger at Rowe Ford Auburn
The Ranger has made a comeback. After seven years, Ford is bringing back the midsize Ford Ranger to its pickup truck lineup. The new Ranger will have a handsome exterior, with a rounded front fascia, a wide grille, and tapered side moldings. Two available packages - a Sport appearance package and a Chrome appearance package - will be available for an even more distinctive look. The new Ford Ranger won't be out on the market until July, but you can get updates on it or pre-order one now from Rowe Ford Auburn.


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Security, Safety and GDPR
Security Gates
We have electronic gates around the school site, which are monitored by the office. The gates are only open at specific times of the day. When they are closed, please buzz in to gain access to the school site.
The school gates will be locked at 8.55 am and opened at 3.10 pm. Outside of these times you will need to press the 'button' on the side gate to be allowed in. The only entrance to the school during the school day is via the church path opposite the main reception area of the school. The Staff Car Park is not accessible for parents during the school day unless a valid disabled badge is produced.
Signing In and Leaving the Premises
All visitors and parents staying on school premises must sign in and out so that we know who is in the building. Parents are requested to come into school through the main reception area by the school office.
Children will be handed over to an elected responsible adult at the end of the school day. They will not be allowed to leave the school premises until the teacher has seen the person collecting them in the playground. Those children not collected promptly will be taken to the main reception by the school office where they will be signed in. If children are regularly collected late, the headteacher will request a meeting to discuss the situation.
Children needing to leave the premises during the school day will need to be signed out and signed in if they return before 3.15 pm. A letter or email giving the reason for the absence should be sent in prior to the appointment.
By the time children reach Year 6, some parents may wish their child to walk home. As it is not our policy to let unaccompanied children leave the premises, it is essential that parents inform the school in writing that they have made this decision and take full responsibility for the safety of their child.
Although parking is limited, parents currently have permission to park by Jesus Church at their own risk. However, we encourage parents to use the car park at Forty Hall and walk along the all-weather footpath to the crossing outside the school gates. Parents are asked to be respectful of local residents and under no circumstances should they park or stop on the yellow zigzag lines. This is a motoring offence and the area is regularly patrolled by traffic wardens and Community Police.
The school car park is for staff and disabled badge holders only. Parents and children should not walk through the car park at any point during the school day. The car park will be open from 4.30pm to allow parents to collect children from the Den Club.
Fire Alarms
The school is fitted with a fire alarm system which is tested regularly. A "Fire Drill" is practised once every half term when the children learn to leave the building in an orderly manner, calmly and quickly. In the event of a real fire or emergency, the children will be taken to Jesus Church as our evacuation centre. In the event of any incident, parents/carers should not take children away until they have been formally dismissed to ensure the school is satisfied that everyone is safe.
Data Protection
From May 2018, the law is changing in the UK about the way in which data is gathered, kept, stored and shared. Enfield Local Authority has appointed a Data Protection Officer to work with all schools in Enfield to ensure that we are compliant. You are always welcome to talk to us about the way in which we gather, keep, store and share data and also view our policies and retention schedule below.


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Sandwich shop and deli serving. Cookies, scones, muffins and deli sandwiches made with freshly baked breads, crisp greens and savory meats. Pay them a visit and let them create something for you.
2016 - Named to Yelp's 2016 list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States. The Indio sandwich shop placed fifth overall in the popular website's annual ranking of the country's best restaurants, food stands, delis, izakayas, food trucks and more.


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Toronto Police have received dozens of tips since releasing a photo of a dead man believed to be a victim of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur.
Investigators put out the photo on Monday, saying they were taking the rare step in hopes someone could help identify the person.
Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga says investigators are sifting through information they've received, but says identifying the man could take weeks.
Police have said the man was dead when the picture was taken, but won't say when or how they obtained the image.
The head shot of a bearded middle-aged man with his eyes partially shut was released as police announced finding the remains of a seventh individual linked to McArthur.
The 66-year-old landscaper is currently facing six first-degree murder charges in relation to men who disappeared from Toronto's gay village or had ties to the city's LGBTQ community.


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Diamond Heaven Blog
5 Tips for Saving for an Engagement Ring
18 November 2019
Want to know the best way to save money for an engagement ring? Take a look at our top tips.
5 Facts About The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham
14 June 2018
For those interested in visiting,here are five fascinating facts about the Jewellery Quarter.
The History of Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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We've been in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter for many years, but do you know the history of this iconic area of Birmingham?
10 Interesting Facts About Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter That you Didn't Know
05 February 2016
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter has a rich history surrounding it; one that we're very proud to be a part of.
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When you're investing in something as precious as a diamond, it's always best to go to the experts.


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hey everybody it's Doctor Jo and today
I'm going to show you my top 5 glute exercises with a band. so let's get started. if you haven't already, make sure
you hit the subscribe button down there. so today, for these band exercises I'm
gonna use fit simplify, and I really like these bands because they are loops. so
I'm gonna talk about them a little bit more as we go. I'm gonna use the medium.
there's a whole bunch of different resistances, but I'm gonna start off with
this one. so start off by putting the band just at your thigh. so above the
knee but not super low. you're gonna lie down and get in the bridge position, and
what you want to do is the band is gonna try and pull your knees in. try and keep
them about hip width apart. so if you start going and you feel like your knees
are going inwards, you probably have too strong of a band and you can go a little
bit lighter. so what you want to do with the bridge, is just kind of come up one
segment of at a time, but again keep those knees fairly apart in the same
distance each time. so you're just going to come up this way and then nice and
slow back down. so bridges work the glutes really really well because you're
going up into that extension and then by adding the loop band, that it really
helps kind of activate multiple muscles at the same time. so you're these are
doing all the glutes, the glute max, the glute med, the glute minimus, so you're
working all three of those glute muscle groups, and so I really really like these.
go slow and controlled. the reason the loops are some of my
favorites are because it stays the same consistency. if you just have a straight
band that's fine when you tie a knot and make it together, but then you don't know
how much resistance it is, and so this just keeps it consistent. I really like
that they're easy and fun to use. so just start off with about 10 of those then if
it's really easy, you can kind of go the two sets of ten, two sets of fifteen, kind
of work your way up from there. if you can get it easily two sets of 20 a 25
then go you're ready for the next resistance. so what I also really like
about the fit simplified bands is it comes with all of the different
resistances, so you can see here it does a nice range from extra light to extra
heavy which is a pretty tough one, but since the the you have the different
resistances, I'm going to go up just one less, so I guess go down a resistance
because the next one's gonna be a little bit harder. so this time I'm gonna wrap
the loop around my feet so I'm gonna lie back down and so with all of these, even
with the bridging I didn't really say it but it's kind of you should you should
know by now if you watch some of my videos, you always want to kind of get
yourself in that pelvic tilt. you want to activate those core muscles too, so you
can see here where I'm kind of flattening out my back,
but I'm not using my legs to do it, I'm using my core to do it. so when you're
doing these exercises, you really want to activate those muscles as you're doing
it. so this one is a little bit tougher. we're going to do a hip flexion
extension kind of with our knees up in this position about 90 degrees. it
doesn't have to be exactly 90 degrees to start off with, but now what you're gonna
do is you're just going to push one leg straight out pull the other one up
towards you. so you're doing a hip flexion /extension, and then you're just
going to alternate sides. so again trying to kind of keep that core activated
while you're doing it. sometimes that's a little hard to do so you might not want
to start off that way, but eventually that's really what you
want to try to do. so again as you're doing this, you probably want to start
off with just maybe ten and then kind of work your way up, and then if they get
really easy, a couple of sets of 25, then you can go up the next resistive band.
and what's also really cool about that fit simplified, is they've got an e-book
for you and they've got some videos on their website, so that's really nice as
well. so the next one I'm going to do is a clamshell. I really like the clam
shells. I'm going to kind of go back up to the medium with this one. the the clam
shells sometimes look pretty easy, but they're actually pretty tough if you do
them correctly. so the the most important part is to make sure you're doing it
correctly. so what you want to do is make sure that your hips are perpendicular to
the floor. they want to stay in this position the whole time. if you feel like
your hips are rolling back, then you're not activating those glutes there, you're
not quite quite getting the workout that you need. make sure your feet stay
together. just one on top of the other and then you're just gonna lift that top
knee. make sure you're comfortable, so keep your head down on a pillow. I'm just
bringing mine up so I can talk to you, but just nice and easy lift up that knee.
try not again to roll back. if I go and I'm rolling back like that to try and
get my knee up, then I'm not doing the exercise correctly. so you don't have to
bring the knee up high, you're gonna feel it, just make sure you go nice and
controlled. so once you get here, don't just drop it back down. make sure you
control it both going up and coming back down. make sure you do both sides if
you're just doing some glute strengthening in general. with this one,
you're focusing on the top, so make sure you flip over and do the other side as
well. so now we're gonna get just a little bit harder. so I'm just gonna
change it up again. we're gonna go a little bit heavier, and then this time
it's going to be in the same spot but now we're gonna get onto all fours. so
this is the Quadraped position. this one is great because you're stabilizing one
side and you're moving the other side, so you're really getting a workout for both
while you're doing this even though you're just moving one side at a time.
make sure that your hands are pretty close underneath your shoulder because
you don't want to be working those glutes and then end up hurting your
shoulders if it's too far out this way or if it's you know way underneath and
you're gonna put some extra stress on the shoulder there. so again you want to
keep your knees about hip width apart, even just here I can feel that band
trying to pull it in, so it's already activating those glutes and those other
hip muscles as we go. so this one some people just call it the the fire hydrant
because it's kind of like a dog going up to a fire hydrant, but all you're gonna
do is just take your leg and bring it out to the side. so try not to let your
hips drop very much while you do it. so if I'm going like this or if I'm leaning
and dropping the other side, then again you're kind of compensating and you're
not doing it right. so you really just want to go out and then nice and slow
coming back in. so again this one is not only working this one in an open chain
motion, but it's working the other side because it's close chain. so you're
working on stability and then you're working on movement. so make sure that
you're doing both sides so you're you're working each way differently. so again
just starting off with maybe you know ten of these and then working your way
up from there. so the last one is gonna be standing up. before I do that last
exercise, I just want to talk about the fit simplify a little bit more. like I
said before I really like it because it comes in five different resistances and
this is great especially if you're progressing along because a lot of times
if you're just starting off with the light one, you can progress pretty
quickly from that. so you have all of these to be able to progress, and I
really really like that as well. also in the book that you get with it, it
tells you not only does it have here like the the resistance, so this one's a
heavy, but it has the estimated amount of weight as well, so in pounds. so a lot of
times people will be like, well how much equivalent is that if I was lifting
weights and so it tells you that as well which is nice because then if you're
doing other workouts you can have something to kind of compare to as well.
it also has a lifetime guarantee so if for any reason you know they break or
something you can let them know and get another set, so that's really awesome as
well. and if you're interested in purchasing the fit simplify loop bands,
make sure and click on the link up there. so let's go ahead and stand up. for the
last exercise it's going to be a side squat. and just remember with squats it's
really important to have correct form. so when you're going down into the squat,
you really want to stick that booty back. that's going to activate those muscles.
and make sure that your knees don't go past your toes. keep your toes facing
forward not out, not in, and about shoulder-width apart. when
you're going into the to the squat, if you're doing a side squat you can go
further out than shoulder-width apart that's just kind of activating those
muscles a little bit more, but keep your weight equal. so you're not leaning back
on your heels, you're not coming up on your toes, the weight should be equal
distribution throughout your whole foot. so with the side squat, what I like to do
is I'm going to first bring my feet together and then go out into the squat.
so I start here and then I come down into that squat, and then come back up. so again with this if I'm going out this way, make sure then you switch to the
other side. so you're working both in the same way. so again this is kind of
stabilizing one side, I'm opening up that chain and coming in and out, but this leg
is staying still. so really sticking that booty back, make sure those knees are
behind the toes, keep your back straight the whole time. so you're going down and
up it's one smooth motion and then you can go the other way. so down, get that
nice squat coming back up, so nice smooth motion. again just starting off with
maybe five on each side and then working your way up from there. so those are my
top five glute exercises with a band. remember you don't have to use the loop
bands, you can just use a regular resistive band and tie it up, but I feel
like these are a lot easier and it makes it more consistent. if you're interested
in purchasing the fit simplify loop bands, make sure and click on the link up
here, and don't forget to subscribe by clicking down here. and remember be safe, have fun, and I hope you feel better soon.


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Xerox today introduced a new program, Xerox Express, that streamlines access to its top-selling desktop products, and which it says will help drive growth for its channel partners.
The new program, Xerox Express, is said to help agents, document technology partners and IT solution providers sell more printers and copier/MFPs to small and mid-size-businesses (SMBs).
The company says it "stands up the program" by leveraging distributors who have excellent inventory of these high-demand products, along with offering the "most competitive pricing for customers and richer sales incentives for partners."
The Xerox Express product portfolio includes nine Xerox VersaLink, WorkCentre and Phaser printers and MFPs – both black-and-white and color. Among the devices available are the Xerox VersaLink C500 Color Printer, the Xerox VersaLink C505 MFP, and the Xerox VersaLink B400 Black-and-White Printer. The Xerox Express program is available for U.S. channel partners and includes the following products: Xerox VersaLink B400/B405, C400/C405 and C500/C505; Xerox WorkCentre 3345 and 6515; and the Phaser 6510.
Pete Peterson, president of Xerox Channels, explained: .Xerox stands up the program by leveraging the execution and inventory expertise of our distribution system – with an on-call mindset. We've structured Express to drive success by addressing the hot spots most important to our partners: immediate access to products, aggressive pricing and attractive sales incentives."
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You Can't Outrun the Security Bear
by Jay Heiser | October 5, 2017 | 1 Comment
The September 7 Equifax hack is a hugely emotional and hyped event that continues to generate congressional and media attention. If there is any good news, its likely that the impact of this breach on the individual consumer is only incremental. Most of this information had already 'leaked'. After all, our names, addresses, and dates of birth are public record. As individuals, we are forced to provide countless entities with our social security numbers—this data just cannot be considered as anything like a secret quantity.
The awkward reality of our greater national system is that we pretend that 'shared secret' is not oxymoronic. Identifiers can never reliably serve as authentication factors, because confidentiality cannot be maintained. Whatever the relative quality of Equifax' security program, ultimately, Equifax, like their competitors, like all financial service firms, like all medical providers, and like all of our employers, has made a deal with the devil of data. Doing business in the USA today means agreeing to protect quantities that are inherently unprotectable. Certainly no individual has any choice in the matter–we all have to agree to share our sensitive data in order to be employed, to use a credit card, to buy a house, or to receive medical care.
The credit providers overload Social Security Numbers and other identification quantities with an inherently flawed level of significance, making security failure virtually inevitable. Routine personal identification data must be widely and frequently referred to in a constant stream of routine transactions, yet names, addresses, personal history and numbers are treated as more than just identifiers–they are treated as authentication factors, the possession of which can enable financial fraud. The more widely used and shared this information is, the more likely it is that motivated cybercriminals will find a way to access it. If it hadn't been Equifax, it would have been a major hack of some other organization holding huge amounts of personal records. And it will be again in the future, and again, and again.
Like the old joke about two guys running away from a deadly grizzly bear, you can't outrun the security implications of a poorly designed financial transaction environment. What you can do is outrun your competitors, making it much more likely that they will be hacked by the security bear, before it ever gets close to your vulnerabilities.
No organization holding large volumes of PII or PCI can hope to be invulnerable to incidents like this, and it is almost naïve, if not disingenuous, to blame one of them for failing to meet an impossible challenge. The ultimate problem is that the greater system is broken–improvements to information security amount to patching holes in a dam that is too small to hold back the volume of flow. While the unfolding news about this latest public disclosure is providing useful reminders about the importance of vulnerability management, concentrating on the specifics of the exploit distracts from the much more significant and awkward problem. As long as we continue to inappropriately use SSNs and as long as our consumer credit system relies on flawed authentication processes, we will be plagued by a constant stream of small, medium, and sometimes huge breaches of consumer information.
The bear is hungry, and he knows where to find food.
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Although there isn't much definite evidence on this, freediving soon after a scuba dive could give rise to 2 problems. As you know, during a scuba dive, tissue loading with inert gases occurs at different rates, with some tissues taking longer to release gas once the diver has ascended. Microbubbles which have expanded on ascent after a scuba dive but have not been filtered out through the lungs can be recompressed by freediving, and potentially bypass the lung. They will then end up in the arterial circulation and predispose to arterial gas embolism. Secondly, freediving is similar to bounce diving or sawtooth profiling, in that rapid decompression or ascents can reload the tissues or impede the diffusion of gas out of the body, thus increasing the risk of DCI. The actual amount of inert gas loading on a freedive is likely to be small so this effect is unlikely to be a big problem. Nevertheless, the accepted wisdom is not to freedive at all until your computer has cleared. That way, you have the best available evidence that you are starting from as clean a slate as possible.
This is an interesting one. In the 1950s DCI after freediving was thought to be impossible, for 2 reasons: the amount of nitrogen contained in one breath was not considered sufficient to cause symptoms, and dives were too short to allow the nitrogen to dissolve into the blood. We now know that it is indeed possible. Studies were carried out in the 1960s on pearl divers in French Polynesia, who dive to 30m or more 40 to 60 times a day (each dive lasting about 2 minutes with a 3 to 4 minute surface interval). These divers showed a high rate of Taravana (literally meaning to fall crazily) a range of symptoms varying from vertigo and impaired vision to loss of consciousness and paralysis consistent with DCI. Interestingly divers on neighbouring islands performed similar profile dives but with surface intervals of 12 to 15 minutes. Taravana there was almost unknown.Your symptoms seem to have come on severely after the first day. US Navy tables at 10 metres on air give a bottom time of over 6 hours, so at maximum depths of 5 metres, you would have to be underwater for a huge amount of time, breathing compressed gas, to put you at risk of DCI. On single breaths, even with multiple dives, you would not accumulate enough nitrogen after one day to induce DCI. I suspect that another issue may have been the culprit here, possibly an ear barotrauma from repetitive equalising.