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Real Alcohol Allergies Are RareReal alcohol allergies are infrequent nevertheless the reactions might be extreme. What many people believe to be alcohol allergy is actually a response to an allergen in the alcohol. Commonplace allergens in alcohol consist of:
*sulfites (often found in white wines)
*histamines (frequently found in red wine)
Persons frequently name alcohol intolerance an alcohol allergy-- and the other way around. People who have a real alcohol allergy ought to refrain from drinking.
What Makes Someone Allergic to Alcohol?
Scientific investigation into alcohol allergies is limited. ALDH2 is the enzyme that absorbs alcohol, turning it into acetic acid or vinegar in the liver. Somebody who has a vinegar allergy might have a severe reaction after drinking alcohol.
Alcohol can also generate allergic reactions or irritate already present allergies. A Danish research study found that for every additional alcohol beverage consumed in a week, the danger of in season allergies increased 3 percent. Scientists believe that germs and yeast in the alcohol produce histamines. These induced manifestations like scratchy eyes and stuffy nose.
Persons who conclude they've had a response to alcohol ought to see a specialist.
Signs and symptoms
Even a little bit of alcohol can trigger manifestations in individuals with true alcohol allergies. These might include stomach aches, difficulty breathing, and even a respiratory system collapse.
Reactions to different components in mixed drinks will result in different signs and symptoms. :.
*somebody who is allergic to sulfites might experience hives or anaphylaxis
*somebody who has an allergy to histamines may endure nasal swelling and congestion
*alcohol high in sulfates may raise asthmatic manifestations in people with asthma
*alcohol may intensify the response to food item allergies
Other signs connected to the ingredients found in alcoholic beverages may consist of:.
*nasal blockage consisting of runny or stuffy nose
*stomach discomfort
*throwing up
*accelerated heartbeat
*Rashes and a flushed face or skin
Some individuals might encounter face reddening (flushing) when they consume alcohol. This alcohol flush reaction is more prevalent in those of Asian descent, due to polymorphism. Facial flushing is not an allergic reaction, simply an adverse effects of alcohol consumption in some people.
As indicating by a 2010 study published in BMC Evolutionary Biology, the gene modification responsible for the polymorphism is linked with the domestication of rice in southern China a couple of hundred years ago. Individuals with the altered gene have reduced possibility for alcohol addiction than other people, largely due to the distressing response that occurs after drinking alcohol.
Even though reddening of the face may happen to individuals with an ALDH2 insufficience, some individuals generate red, warm, blotchy skin after drinking an alcoholic drink. Sulfur dioxide is typically utilized to process and assistance maintain alcohol.
The only way to avoid signs and symptoms of an alcohol allergy is to refrain from alcohol. Persons who've had an extreme allergic response to specific foods should wear a medical alert dog tag and ask their physician if they require to carry an emergency epinephrine (adrenaline) auto-injector like an EpiPen in case of a severe allergic response.
What almost all individuals assume to be alcohol allergy is in fact a reaction to an allergen in the alcohol. Somebody who has a vinegar allergy might have a severe response after consuming alcohol. Alcohol can also generate allergic reactions or aggravate existing allergies. Facial flushing is not an allergic response, it is merely a negative effect of alcohol intake in some individuals.
The only way to abstain from signs of an alcohol allergy is to avoid alcohol.
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NEW YORK U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as oil prices dropped to their lowest since November and airlines pulled industrial stocks down as a blizzard hit the U.S. northeast.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 43.76 points, or 0.21 percent, to 20,837.72, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 8.04 points, or 0.34 percent, to 2,365.43 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 18.97 points, or 0.32 percent, to 5,856.82.
(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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You know those days when you get a weird flash of inspiration? Those days when a flippant comment gives you the idea that will change your life? Juan Mata as a pirate was going to be mine. Let me set the scene: A completely out of character interruption of someone else's Twitter conversation. The also completely out of character nonsense comment. The also also completely out of character stewing all day on a ridiculous idea and getting little to no work done. The speed-eating of dinner to free up more time to find some good photos. The finding of those photos. The lighting in the pictures was EXACTLY the same. Heck, even the two backgrounds were EXACTLY the same. They may even have been taken at the same time by the same photographer in Juan's spare room I like to imagine. Juan's cut-out face sat soooooooo perfectly on Johnny's. I got help balancing the colours (from someone who can actually distinguish colours), first for the face-swap and then for the Old Trafford background. It all went together unbelievably well. Too well, in fact – I couldn't think of a clever enough title so now I'm never going to be an internet virus. I'm going to be stuck here with these two idiots either until our death pact comes into fruition or until we die – whichever comes first. OOH! Juan Sparrow. Nope. I've forgotten my point.
Opposition summary: Wolfsburg have little to do with piracy as far as I'm aware, both the buccaneering kind and the illegal distribution of copyrighted materials, but don't hold me to that. Juanny Depp? Stop it.
Prediction: United really need to win this game if they want to continue playing in the Champions League, but also to alleviate some of the pressure being exerted on Van Gaal by small sections of United fans – the boos at recent matches can't have gone unnoticed in the dugouJuan Mataaaargh? Better, but still no. 0-0 United.
Long Juan Silver. I don't even want a medal. Words. Don't come easy to me. Why can't I find a way to make you, no can't remember the lyrics.
X-Files (seasons 1-6 1993-2001)
Season 1: Introduced to FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) agents Mulder and Scully and their strange department of 'X-Files' – one guy eats livers every 30 years?? – and the idea of Government not being honest. That aside, pretty good.
Season 2- 6: More of the same really (even Stretchy McLivers makes a comeback), which is a damning indictment of nearly every Government agency, their codes of practice and their quite blatant disregard for the public they serve. And that Mulder really is a loose cannon. That aside, pretty good.
Captain HUGwash (Captain Pugwash)
Prediction: No goals scored. Ever again. Forever. 3-2 United.
I've got a date, so fuck those pair of towels. And fuck Bifurcated. Set pieces of 8. Suck on your disappointment.
Prediction: 0-0 after begging and sobbing, followed by more begging and sobbing.


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If you wish to join the 7pm class, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to register if you are new.
Yoga: Monday Evenings at 8pm. Join us for a time of self-care and relaxation. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to register if you are new. We also offer PRIVATE YOGA sessions. Call or email us for more details
Zumba: We hold special Zumba classes with Gina Chirino. Please contact us by phone for our next upcoming date!
We are looking forward to a great week at Summit Fitness. Please feel free to call or email us us if you have any other questions!
You can email us through the contact page
New Yoga Class!
We are happy to announce that we'll be adding a second Yoga class to our schedule! The class will be Thursday evenings at 8pm.
Our new Yoga Schedule is now Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm, feel free to bring your friends and try your first class for free. Our instructor, Mandy, has over 15 years of experience so you won't want to miss out!
Zumba on Thursday's @6pm starting Nov. 9th!
You asked and we made it happen! We are now offering Zumba on Thursday nights at 6pm starting November 9th! Our instructor, Gina Chirino, has 7 years of experience and is highly sought after in the local Zumba community. We are so happy to have her doing a class for us! You won't want to miss out. Feel free to contact us for more info- check out our "Contact Us" page to reach us!
Inhale. Exhale. Breathe.
I can't stress enough the importance of diaphragmatic breathing. How is diaphragm breathing different than how we normally breathe? Good question!
Take a few breathes and notice if you feel them in your chest or abdomen. If you feel them in your chest, try to focus them down to your abdomen. Think of the area below your belly button expanding on your inhale and returning on your exhale. Do you notice how unnatural this feels at first? It's ok! That is your diaphragm beginning to work. Most of us have diaphragms that are asleep and when they aren't functioning, our core stabilization goes out the window.
The diaphragm is important to core function because it activates our deep core stabilizers. More on this later! .
Diaphragm breathing also helps decrease stress, muscle tension (especially neck and shoulders), and increases your bodies ability to expel waste through more efficient breathing. Sounds like 3 solid reasons to begin working on your breathing, right?!
For now, here are a few progressions for you to try getting your breathing under control. Try to focus on a controlled tempo- 3 counts in and 3 counts out without holding your breathe. .
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I just added a link to Alphecca.com because it is one of my favorite blogs to read.
I also added a link to my other blog, Crafty Mama, in case you want to peek at the non-political side of Charity Tensel (and because I wanted to showcase my mad blog-template-making skills). It's not all that thrilling unless you homeschool, or craft, but even then it's not all that thrilling. At any rate, it is in the "about me" section.
In case you hadn't noticed, I also added a section called, "Blogs I read: the lefty edition."
I actually do read those blogs. I also enjoyed meeting those guys at the blogger BBQ. And believe it or not, they all have links to She's Right. Even Odum!
From GMD:
Interesting Local Blog from the "other side" She's Right, (she's not, usually, but she means well…)
Love it!
I also removed "From the News and Sports Desk" because it hasn't been updated lately.
And, lastly, I alphabetized the links for ease of reading (and, yes, I know that iBurlington and iBratt technically should not be at the bottom).
So that's it for the boring blog roll update. I promise more divisive political posts soon!


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6 Halloween Swimming Pool Decorations/
It's that special time of year. A sudden chill enters the Oklahoma air and a sea of candle-lit pumpkins begin lining the sidewalks. As excitement draws near for Halloween, homeowners are steadily transforming their front and backyards into spooky scenes of ghosts and goblins.
To get into the holiday spirit, our team at Thompson Pool and Patio has rounded up our six favorite Halloween swimming pool decorations for you to try!
1. Pool Dye
Colored swimming pool dyes are a great way to dress your pool up during Halloween. Whether you opt for a ghoulish green or an eerie red, opt for a party pool dye that's non-toxic and won't run the risk of staining your pool. In three to five days, you can expect the color to filter out. Perfect timing, before it's time to close down for winter!
2. Lighting
If you want to achieve an ultra-spooky effect, pair lanterns, lights, or candles with your newly dyed pool. LED lights can create the perfect Halloween effect, while also being light enough to float along the water's surface. No matter what pool decorations you pair this with, the scene is guaranteed to look fantastic.
3. Jack-o-Lantern
You may be thinking, "Duh, Thompson Pool and Patio. This is a given." Hear us out, though. Nothing says authentic quite like pumpkins. You have the option of placing traditional ones around the backyard. On the other hand, though, purchase plastic ones at your local craft store and place LED lights inside. Floating pumpkins are a really neat way to show off your pool for guests.
4. Bubbles or Dry Ice
You may be a bit leery of this one, but don't you worry, there's a trick to it. Bubbles and mysterious dry ice fog are fantastic features for outdoor Halloween parties. For bubbles, add some laundry soap and direct your pool return towards the surface. When the event is over, shock the pool to break up the foam and run the filter. See, it's not so crazy after all. If you choose to use dry ice, though, take safety precautions. Make sure NO one is swimming because touching dry ice can cause burning. We recommend the latter option for adult parties.
5. Glowing Hand
If your swimming pool wasn't looking creepy enough with the color, lighting, and fog, try your hand at creating these glowing hands. Grab some latex gloves at a store near you and place a glow stick in each of them. Next, inflate the gloves, tie off and place them along the pool's surface. This is a really fun way to elevate the look of your backyard.
6. Spider Webs and Skeletons and Tombstone
It's time to lurk up in the attic or do some digging in the basement. Bring out some of your favorite Halloween decorations and spice them up with the new products you've accumulated. Place webbing in bushes and trees and let you larger pieces take center stage. If you're having some troubles with the webbing, start from a high point, establishing an anchor. Next, stretch it towards another object. This helps you prevent those dreaded gobs of material.
Looking for some more swimming pool decorations? If you need any help shopping for these items or closing your pool down early for the season, give us a call at (405) 364-1912. Happy Halloween!


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Bank of England Dove's Threat Highlights Lack of Accountability
Nowhere is the Bank of England's lack of accountability more apparent than in an Adam Posen interview published Monday morning.
Mr. Posen, the most dovish of a nine-member Monetary Policy Committee and one of four chosen externally, told the Guardian newspaper that if, contrary to his expectations, the U.K.'s inflation rate does not fall back down to the Bank's 2% target next year, he will not seek reappointment.
Inflation has consistently and systematically overshot the Bank's target during the past five years, and is on course to break 5% over the coming months. Mr. Posen has, meanwhile, not only ignored the rise in inflation but continued to call for additional monetary stimulus in the form of an additional £50 billion in quantitative easing.
Although Mr. Posen is seen as an MPC outlier, that's not the case. David Miles, another external member, has like Mr. Posen also publicly called for the Bank to err on the side of too much rather than too little inflation. And Mr. Posen's academic expertise on Japan's lost decade means he has had considerable sway with Governor Mervyn King.
There is considerable value in Mr. Posen's gesture, if only as a symbol of the MPC's more general abuse of its independence.
It's worth reproducing the quote in full: "If I have made the wrong call, not only will I switch my vote, I would not pursue a second term. They should have somebody who gets it right and not me. I am accountable for my performance. I'm holding my nerve because it is the right thing to do."
The problem is, the Bank of England has got it consistently wrong during the past decade. And no one has been made to pay a price for it.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Jingle Jingle What's That I Hear?
Here are some of my decorations; the big tree isn't shown cuz we have lots of ornies to add to it.
GriefShare is a national program so look online for a local program if you or a friend or family member are grieving this year. It is free and has a Christian theme. They say it does not matter how long ago your loved one died, you are welcome.
31 comments:
- Betsy said...
What a wonderful gift from the church. Everything in it shows a lot of thought. I love your new little tree. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas.
- December 11, 2017 at 8:59 AM
- FlowerLady Lorraine said...
:-) We were about kisses too!
Love your decorations and Bounce looks so cute in his sweater, but what a look on his face.
Love, hugs & prayers for you dearest Terra ~ FlowerLady
- December 11, 2017 at 9:52 AM
- only slightly confused said...
Yes....the halls and walls are decked.....your survival pack sounds lovely. Best wishes this holiday season.
- December 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM
- Frugal in Essex Tania said...
I've had my decorations up for 10 days now and I love it especially with this horrid dull miserable weather we are experiencing at the moment. I have all my presents bar two small ones. I also have the majority of the food fr over Christmas.
- December 11, 2017 at 10:51 AM
- Linda said...
Indeed, I am! They are all decked out in Christmas Debra and it took two full weeks to do it! I won't be taking it all down very soon either!
I must be the most thoughtless person in the world. How did I not know you are grieving? I'm so very sorry......
- December 11, 2017 at 10:54 AM
- The Weaver of Grass said...
I just love that tree Terra and am now going on line to see if I can see anything about it. Is this your first Christmas alone as it is for me?
- December 11, 2017 at 11:01 AM
- Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe said...
Oh Terra, what a beautiful and thoughtful gift from the Surviving the Holidays Group. Kindness abounds at this time of year and I am glad that you are a recipient of such a loving and caring present.
Your bird tree is so cool.
- December 11, 2017 at 1:10 PM
- Michelle said...
Great to know you have the support of your church.
- December 11, 2017 at 3:52 PM
- Blondie's Journal said...
Your pups are precious. I never had stockings for mine. Maybe a little late. And no room with all of these grandkids!
Your church has a very special program. I would be so happy to know I was thought of, and then doubly happy with the gifts!
I'm moving along on the decorations. I can't wait to say I'm done, clean up my mess, and put my feet up!
- December 11, 2017 at 7:31 PM
- Jennifer said...
Poor Bounce, in a Christmas sweater! Hahaha! Too cute :)
- December 11, 2017 at 8:02 PM
- ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...
What a wonderful gift and a good idea for anyone to put together for someone that needs the comfort during the holidays. I started reading a Christmas book by Anthony Trollope yesterday and thought of you. You are the one that introduced me to this author. Holiday hugs...and kisses, Diane
- December 12, 2017 at 5:29 AM
- Arkansas Patti said...
What a thoughtful gift from the church.
Had to laugh at Bounce's expression. I see a similar one when I put Callie in hers.
- December 12, 2017 at 7:50 AM
- happyone said...
Bounce doesn't look to happy in that sweater. : )
Haven't done a think yet.
- December 12, 2017 at 12:37 PM
- Lin said...
I am so glad that you have that support locally! How nice of them to acknowledge your loss and your grief during this time of year.
Know that we are all here too...all hours of the day (and night) to support you. Please reach out if you need some support. Bloggers are here for each other.
Hugs to you, dear friend!
- December 13, 2017 at 8:37 AM
- Joy H said...
Oh my Mom would love that tree .She is a big bird enthusiast. Very pretty. Love your stockings too. Bounce looks so adorable. Thanks for visiting!
- December 15, 2017 at 9:04 AM
- JP A Quiet Corner said...
Terra, just knowing they are there for you is a blessing, let alone the love from your family and friends and pooch!!!...:)JP
- December 15, 2017 at 1:28 PM
- Gattina said...
Love the stockings ! very cute !
- December 16, 2017 at 7:40 AM
- Carol Z said...
Fluffy and Bounce will be festively attired. I've got my monkey friends and snow family all around. What a thoughtful program. Holidays are tough and it's great there is local support. Love across the miles!
- December 16, 2017 at 4:35 PM
- Hilary Melton-Butcher said...
Hi Terra - those gifts from/through the Church are lovely and so thoughtful ... grieving is so personal and difficult to process - these must help a little, if not a lot. Love your decorations and Bounce - he/she looks very surprised! But they need warmth as much as we do ... take care and have a peaceful time over the seasonal days ... Hilary
- December 17, 2017 at 9:06 AM
- Pilar said...
Everything looks so festive! The stockings are so cute!
- December 17, 2017 at 10:13 AM
- Red Rose Alley said...
Terra, what a nice program at your church thinking of those who have lost a loved one. Your bird tree is delightful. And I loved seeing your stockings hanging. You have the old red stocking with the name in glitter. That reminded me of my mom, as she put silver glitter on our names growing up also. Love those stockings, and don't see them anymore.
Merry Christmas, Terra. Peace be with you this Christmas season, and always.
- December 17, 2017 at 10:19 AM
- bj said...
Everything is looking festive and bright.
- December 17, 2017 at 7:38 PM
- Rebecca said...
I like that bird tree!
Thinking of you as you pass through this season full of such a spectrum of emotion. ♥
This one has been a very odd one for me. First of all, pretty much sidelined with a nasty cold/flu. Then surrounded by so many whose families have been impacted by a death of a loved one just in the past week. Not sure I've ever known so many in such a short time.....
- December 26, 2017 at 12:58 PM
- Crystal Mary said...
Much love from Crystal xx
- December 27, 2017 at 5:34 AM
- Teresa Kasner said...
I love your bird tree! I have one of those birds but might have to get more.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
- December 29, 2017 at 6:19 PM
- xinex said...
Pretty decor, Terra. I hope you had a nice Christmas. Happy New Year!.... Christine
- December 29, 2017 at 6:51 PM
- krishna said...
Love those birds.. Hope you have a beautiful Christmas..
You are right.. we had been going through a big remodeling .. thank god, it is finished..
- December 29, 2017 at 8:34 PM
- Draffin Bears said...
Hi Terra and such a lovely kind thing to do, looking after and caring for those that need comfort at this time. Love little Bounce in his Christmas sweater and your lovely bird tree.
Happy New Year and many thanks for the kind visit
- January 1, 2018 at 8:00 PM
- Jeanie said...
Hi Terra, and Happy New Year!
Thanks for following (and I return the gesture as a new follower of yours!) And I'm so pleased to learn about the grief source you mentioned. It's so very important and I love that it isn't restricted to a new or current loss.
Love the bird tree!
- January 2, 2018 at 4:55 AM
- Red Rose Alley said...
Terra, just wanted to tell you that I'll be taking a blog break for awhile, but the girls will still be posting when they can, so stop by any time, and I will continue to visit your sweet blog as well. I want to still keep in touch with my special blog friends.
Happy New Year, and may it be filled with peace and so much joy.
love, ~Sheri
- January 3, 2018 at 8:50 AM
- Little Penpen said...
I've never heard of griefshare but I'm sure it's a wonderful thing!!! Dogs always look embarrassed in clothing!! lol I dressed mine for Christmas one year and their pics all looked a lot like your pup's!
- January 12, 2018 at 6:03 AM


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Warwick Hunt - from doctor to designerBefore setting up Professional Pages in 2008, I worked as a doctor for over 25 years - first as a General Practitioner, and then as a medical adviser and consultant to a number of NHS and private sector organisations. So what makes a doctor become a website designer?
Two things. First, in each of my roles, it always struck me how the choice of layout, text and graphics in documents and presentations could often support (or hinder!) the messages that I was trying to convey - either to my patients or colleagues.
For instance, during my medical career I designed - and wrote the material for - a number of articles and documents for lay and professional audiences, from 400-word articles for patients to multi-page booklets for doctors and managers. For me, choosing the right format and language for the task in hand was always a key part of this.
And secondly, after a serious illness in 2006 I took early retirement from the NHS. So, with time to reflect - and the need to look for a change of direction - I started to explore the idea of designing websites as a way of applying and developing my interest in organising and presenting information in user-friendly ways.
After training at the local college, I developed a community website for my local town of Burton Latimer (www.burtonlatimer.org) - and Professional Pages has grown steadily since then through a regular stream of commissions.
Feedback from my clients indicates that they value:
- A personal service - from start to finish
- A focus on their needs - and those of their intended audience
- Attention to detail at all times during the design and development process
- A professional-looking result at an agreeable cost
- A clear pricing structure - with no hidden extras
- Regular communication - to keep them informed of progress
If this approach appeals to you, please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.
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Just a short blurb, with my final game for the North Sydney Reserves A due next week, I'm up against Rex Simmonds as Black.
This week, my game against 2nd placed Chris Sparks ended peacefully. That leaves me on 3rd place with John Pepping (winning his game against Peter Brennan). With 1st placed Clive Allen still having to play 2 more games, he is almost 100% certainty to win 1st place in our group.
My current score is +4-2=4 or 6 pts out of 10 pts so far. Not a great performance so far but as this was my first competition for over a year, I guess it can be considered a decent performance given the rustiness that has set in.
Rex was kind enough to invite me to a weekly training session that him together with a few other players (around my strength) but unfortunately, it takes place every Wednesday afternoon and I am working.
Thanks for the gracious invitation, Rex!


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Deductibles: Impact on the Physician
Arne Pedersen, MBA, FACMPE, Director of Client Services, ABC
Every year, it seems like health care premiums continue to rise along with the deductibles that accompany the latest versions of health care plans. Multitudes of questions abound regarding the size of deductibles, the collections of deductibles, and strategies to address deductibles. These are all good questions to discern. But, are these the only questions to ask? This article seeks to explore the impact of deductibles on physicians.
Deductibles have been a part of health care financing in various forms from the beginning of health insurance coverage. Health insurance began as disability insurance covering lost time from work in the 1800s leaving patients to pay for all of their medical bills1. Of course, healthcare was not the large industry that it is today with the plethora of clinical and technological advances we have come to expect. Over time, it has morphed into various other forms. In the last two decades, the trend for deductibles has been quite remarkable. The Kaiser Foundation has conducted several studies regarding types of insurance products (plans), increases in deductibles, and increases of worker's contribution to health care premiums.
In addressing the various insurance products, it is important to note that this article is going to focus on the standard insurance approach. The difference between full insurance and self-insurance and their respective trends is left for a future article. As an illustration, Table 1 above from the Kaiser Foundationdemonstrates the changes over time with the types of plans in the market and the trends of what employers of all sizes purchase for employees.
The chart begins in 1988, makes a rapid move through the 1990's, and explores the first decade of the 21st century. There are a few salient points to anchor in the article. The first one is that the PPO plan became very popular over the last decade and a half. The PPO plans include co-pays and deductibles. The deductibles were small when first introduced and have grown with the market since. Another salient point is the introduction of the high deductible health plan in the current product mix. In a trip down memory lane, I rememberworking for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield more than a decade ago when the Consumer Directed Products were being designed and introduced. The idea was to get the consumer (patient) engaged in the cost of healthcare with the goal of lowering healthcare costs.
Health Reimbursement and Health Savings Accounts were introduced to provide employers with options to help employees to take a more active role in the cost of care. The success of these programs is measured by the adoption rate of these products, the increase in the number of workers paying higher deductibles, and, the increase in the number of workers paying a greater share of the healthcare premiums.
The adoption rate for the HRA and HSA is reflected in the High Deductible Health Plans' (HDHPs') growth from four percent in 2006 to 17 percent in 2010. In terms of the expansion of workers paying higher deductibles, the Kaiser Foundation again has some superb research, which is demonstrated above, in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
The keys to these two particular graphs are found in the rising annual deductibles. As stated earlier, the PPOplan is still the most popular plan. That is the reason for these levels of deductibles. The HDHP deductibles tend be much higher on average. The one group in these two graphs that has experienced the highest deductibles is the small firm (3-199 workers). This is important to note primarily because small firms create most of the jobs. Small firms have less leverage to work with in terms of negotiating more favorable healthcare premium rates. Therefore, they tend to choose less expensive plans with larger deductibles.
One last point in the history section is the cost shifting of premiums from employers to employees. This phenomenon influences the average employee to carry a higher deductible in their insurance plan. The greater impact is to the employee (consumer) who now must decide how much health insurance they can afford. Figures 3 and 4 on the next page, again from the Kaiser Foundation, show the shift of premium dollars as well as the shift to less comprehensive health insurance plans.
In Figure 3, both the worker's contribution to premiums and health insurance premiums have seemingly risen in tandem from 1999 through 2011. While this has been happening, the worker's earnings have risen by much less a margin over the same period. This leaves the American worker far less choice in health insurance plans and potentially leaves a gap between actual needs and coverage.
This stark reality is represented in Figure 4. In this graphical representation, all firms seem to be showing signs of reduced scope of benefits and increased share of the premium cost to the workers. The simple family calculation for healthcare dollars in recent economic times demonstrates the gap between the needs and the ability to pay. The demand is simply outpacing supply in healthcare and is creating an unsustainable situation. Hence, the question of collecting deductibles comes into play.
Collecting Deductibles
When does a patient meet his or her deductible? How much of the deductible does a group have to go after? The complex answers begin with something called a plan design. Health insurance companies have a plethora of plans with multiple designs to meet the needs of the consumers, both employers and individuals. These plans come with a variety of co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance. To further complicate this matter, the plans also have differences between in-network and out-of-network. These and other factors make billing and collecting deductibles challenging at best.
In office and surgery centers which tend to be more "retail" in nature,physicians and facilities look to collect all or a portion of the deductibles at the point of service. After all, the sooner you get money from the patient, the better. In most cases, this approach does not apply to anesthesia due to the nature of the brief relationship with the patient and because the determination of charges is after the fact. Therefore, the insurance is billed first and after the determination of what the patient still owes on their deductible, the patient is then billed for their portion of the anesthesia service.
Patients will pay in full, make payments, or not pay at all. The first is the ideal, with the second being preferred over the third. The latter two approaches to patient payments can also have an adverse effect on the patient portion of the accounts receivable. This leads to the last point: strategies to address deductibles.
Strategies to Address Deductibles
There is a finite number of strategies for anesthesiologists to address deductibles. They can attempt to collect money up front, provide letters to remind patients of their responsibilities, hold the bills, do nothing, or write the payment off.
Collecting money up front sounds great but needs a practical application. Analysis will help to determine the best approach to executing this strategy. Most importantly, groups should work with their billing partner to determine if this course of action makes sense. If so, they can need help implement the best solution.
Providing letters to remind patients of their responsibilities is reasonable... The effort is not great. The cost is associated with the developing, printing, signing, and copying of these letters to go into patient packets. Of course, groups will need to communicate with their respective facility to have this included into the packet. The word of caution with this strategy is that this is just a reminder letter and is part of a larger patient packet.
Holding bills can be effective. However, it is not for every group. The basic goal is to capture more of the insurance dollars instead of attempting to collect a larger deductible amount from the patient. To achieve this goal, the practice holds its bills while other providers including the facilities are submitting theirs. Their bills will bounce up against the deductible before the practices bill does. This provides the greatest opportunity to collect more from the payor and less from the patient. There are gating factors to consider when reviewing this strategy. It is important to work with your billing partner to determine if this is a viable strategy.
There are times when doing nothing is the right strategy due to timing issues or a lack of a compelling strategy. There are also times when doing nothing is a very dangerous strategy that could produce adverse affects to a group. In the instances when a group is struggling to come to some consensus on a strategy, using a third party to facilitate a discussion makes sense. The third party can provide the fresh perspective to help facilitate an appropriate decision.
Writing off bad debt is never an easy task. The hard part for an anesthesiologist is that every business has bad debts that they must write off. Since the practice is a modified cash-based business, prudent write offs make sense. This alone, though, is not a solid strategy to address deductibles. It will negatively affect the group's cash flow by itself. Coupled with other strategies, it becomes viable as part of the overall solution.
Ultimately, groups who work with their partners will be able to develop the best set of strategies to address the ever-increasing deductibles.
Arne Pedersen, MBA, FACMPE serves as Director of Client Services for ABC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives. His distinguished background includes serving as a former Anesthesia Group Administrator, an expert on leadership, and a Bronze Star Medal recipient from the Persian Gulf War. Mr. Pedersen authored the book, "Lead with Intent" a comprehensive, yet practical leadership bible with a vision of training leaders. Mr. Pedersen serves an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame in the Executive Education Certificate Program and teaching Performance Management. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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ali ako razumijem pošto sam ja već dobio karte preko fifa-e
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Appointments are not necessary for this type of VISA request. Application hours are from 9:00am to 12:00pm, weekdays (except holidays);
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The ARC, Land Bank and NAMC have signed a tripartite MOU to collaborate in hosting an annual Research Symposium.
The main purpose of the Research Symposium is to find common solutions to common challenges that plague the agricultural sector. The symposium is hosted against the background of interesting global developments such as Brexit and the worst drought in South Africa in 100 years. Through this collaboration, the three institutions seek to bring some of these developments into sharper focus and discuss research and policy solutions. Hence, the symposium gathers all stakeholders across the sector, banking, academia and farming associations to lend weight onthe current agricultural discourse.
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Petroleum industry is bringing Russia 16% of its gross domestic product, 25% of fiscal and customs revenues at all budgetary levels, and more than 30% of foreign currency revenues.
Russia presently has more than 240 petroleum and gas extracting companies. Of these, eleven mammoth holdings account for more than 90% of national petroleum yield.
Mr. Reus highlighted Europe as principal importer of Russian petroleum and petrochemical products. That is due to Russia's pipeline and transport infrastructure, which orients on Europe.
Sufficient and reliable capital investment in Russia's oil-and-gas complex is possible only when the world petroleum market is steady and predictable, with just crude oil pricing that proceeds from long-term interests of petroleum producers and consumers.
The global oil market situation drastically changed over a few preceding months to get far outside an OPEC-established price corridor of US$22-28 a barrel-everyone knows why, said Andrei Reus.
It is far more important to take stock of the chance of concerted action by countries in and outside the OPEC to stabilise oil prices and make their ups and downs more predictable than now, he went on.
Russian-based companies expect to offer a total 450 million tonnes of petroleum, 225 million of this for exports. That will be an honourable national contribution to global efforts to stabilise prices.
As the OPEC re-appraises its price corridor within the year, it ought to proceed from balancing out extractors' and consumers' interests and from a necessity to preserve current economic progress rates throughout the world, called Mr. Reus.
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Consistently ranked top in the country for the quality of our political science research, we're renowned for our expertise in political behaviour, comparative politics, ideology and discourse analysis, international relations and conflict resolution.
Whatever the field, politics at Essex is all about moving from opinions to systematic arguments and evidence. Always seeking out cause and effect, our research casts light on important questions across the political range, including some questions that you might never ordinarily connect to politics or government. For example, did you know that people who are more scared of spiders are more conservative?
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Everybody seems to be gushing over this book recently, but I found the writing a little too simplistic and certain aspects of the plot hit a few triggers. I decided to try the next book anyway, mainly because it had an interesting title.
I think it was too long for what it was. It drags in places and the romance felt too forced. The time travel aspect could have been made more interesting than it was. I also didn't find the reaction realistic when a modern woman tried to put a Scot from the past in his place. It just wouldn't happen in his time.
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Hi! My name is Ashley Nesahkluah, and I am the 5th grade whole group math teacher. I was born and raised in Carnegie, Oklahoma and currently live there. I am married to my amazing husband, Doug Nesahkluah. We do not have children yet but hope to soon. I graduated from Cameron University in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I am now working towards my alternative teaching certification. For this school year (2016-2017), I was emergency certified to teach. I worked at Mission last year as a SIG Tutor and gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. Some of the experience I gained was classroom managament, daily instruction, standards and skills and the expectations of Mission Elementary. I have an advantage of knowing most, if not all, students coming to 5th grade as I worked with them last year as the SIG Tutor. I am very excited to teach whole group math this year!
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The Truth Behind Truancy: Student Rationales for Cutting Class
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Educational Research Quarterly, v28 n2 p48-57 2004
In a survey on attitudes toward skipping class given to 75 undergraduates at a prominent state university in the Midwest, 84% of 38 respondents answered that they have been or may be inclined to skip a class because of reasons associated with "health": they are tired or just not feeling well. All women (n=20) chose this option, while only 67% of the men did. Beyond gender lines, college year also influenced answers: While 50% of juniors and seniors chose "weather" as a reason to skip class, only 20% of first-year students and sophomores did so. These results suggest that instructors should consider the gender and college-year compositions of their classes as they determine attendance policies or decide whether to offer incentives (e.g., credit, bonus points, or pop quizzes) in their attempts to reduce truancy.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Gender Differences, Age Differences, Student Behavior, Truancy, Student Attitudes, Attendance Patterns, College Attendance
Behavioral Research Press, LLC, Grambling State University, Math Department, P.O. Box 1191, Grambling, LA 71245. Tel: 318-274-2425.
Autor: Gump, Steven E.
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Helo my dear friends! first of all I am sorry for me not existing here the last century.
hope you're not too angry with me.
whatsoever, for now I am working on a project at school, when you are supposed to be inspired by a photographer and, with that in mind, shoot your own photos. stay tuned, because the results will appear here soon! and so will the answers to all of your questions.
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Fast-Moving Bagle Worms Open PCs' BackdoorsBy Dennis Fisher | Print
Desktop-as-a-Service Designed for Any Cloud ? Nutanix Frame
Two new variants of the Bagle worm are spreading quickly, infecting PCs and opening backdoors.Two new versions of the venerable Bagle worm are on the loose, infecting PCs and opening backdoors as they go.
The pair are virtually indistinguishable from one another and also are quite similar to most of the other Bagle variants. The main area of concern for enterprises is the fact that both Bagle.BC and Bagle.BD open a backdoor on TCP Port 81 on infected PCs. Both versions were discovered early Friday morning.
Bagle's success puzzles virus researchers. Read about it here.
One key difference between the two is that Bagle.BC also tries to terminate running copies of several of the NetSky worms. And Bagle.BD installs a file named "Wingo.exe" on infected machines.
Bagle.BD seems to be moving more quickly than its older brother.
"It is spreading quickly. We've seen quite a few submissions from both our consumer and enterprise customers," said Stefana Ribaudo, a product manager in Computer Associates International Inc.'s eTrust unit, based in Islandia, N.Y.
For insights on security coverage around the Web, check out eWEEK.com Security Center Editor Larry Seltzer's Weblog.
When asked to comment on the apparent success the new virus has had, BitDefender Chief Technology Officer Bogdan Dumitru declared: "At this time, I can think of no reason other than deft initial seeding. The author, or authors, must have had a list of vulnerable machines at hand."
Once the backdoor is opened on Port 81, the worms listen passively for instructions from a remote host. Experts say that the worm likely will try to upload more files to infected PCs at some point in the future.
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A special thank you to all staff members who contributed during the Barren County Educational Foundation Campaign. Congratulations to Eastern Elementary and Temple Hill Elementary for 100% participation. We appreciate the support from our entire district, with contributions totaling $8,944.00. We feel extremely blessed by the generosity of our Barren County Family. WE ARE BC!!!
Special Recognition to Temple Hill Elementary for contributing the most funds district wide. Patty Gentry - District, Cory Edwards - Principal, Emily Keith - Family Resource Center
We are pleased to announce that Barren County is approved for 2018-19 school year to continue the Non-Traditional Instruction Plan known as iLearn@home. The Barren County School District will join over 83 other school districts to look at instruction on snow days (or other days school would not be in session) differently.
The Barren County School District will be utilizing FIVE weather related closing days as iLearn@home days but, at the discretion of the superintendent and district leadership, there will not be more than 3 days the same week. Schools are preparing now for Dec 1st - as this is the date that all schools will be ready to implement should weather require us to use these days. Be looking for information from our schools for students and parents so they will know what to expect if weather dictates a closing in the coming weeks. Read more about it the state approved waiver here.
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5 SNIFFS REVIEW: Until Lilly by Aurora Rose Reynolds #Giveaway #Excerpt #BtwTheSheets
There is NO WAY you will ever get our nose out of this book!
UNTIL LILLY takes place four years after the events in Until Trevor, when Cash broke up with Lilly because Jules got pregnant and threatened to abort the child if he didn't do as she said. Cash now has a healthy and energetic son named Jax, he's divorced from Jules, and only sees her when he has to. He still grieves over not being able to be with Lilly, but he doesn't regret what he had to do to protect his son. Then one day when he takes Jax to Jumping Bean, he sees a flash of red hair. Lilly is there with her daughter, Ashlyn, who bears a striking resemblance to Jax, so much so that they could be twins. It's then that Cash realizes that he has a daughter, and that Lilly kept her from him. But he couldn't be more wrong. Thus begins Cash and Lilly's journey back into each other's hearts and the joining of their family.
I'm going to say this right away, UNTIL LILLY was really heartbreaking, but it also showed the strength of true love and family. Cash and Lilly were torn apart by circumstances beyond their control, but fate had other plans. I truly believe that if you're meant to be with someone, you will be. It may not happen when you want it to or in the way that you want it to, but you will eventually be brought together. And that was shown in UNTIL LILLY. It has taken Cash and Lilly four years to reconnect. They both had their share of heartache, but their children also brought them joy. So while this story is heartbreaking and even has some darkness to it, it's also really beautiful. This is probably my favorite book in the Until series so far.
The Guy: Cash Mayson was just enjoying life and the ladies he was with, until he met Lilly and she became the only woman he wanted to be with. But one woman that he had a past fling with, Jules, had plans to get pregnant by one of the Mayson men, and Cash ended up being the one she chose. To protect his unborn son, he broke it off with the only woman he ever loved, breaking both their hearts. But he doesn't regret that he now has his son Jax. But his life is still stained with the pain and suffering that Jules still continues to inflict on both Cash and Jax. The only thing that brings happiness, besides his son, is Lilly reentering his life, with their daughter, Ashlyn.
The Girl: Lilly Donovan had never been with a man until Cash, and he's the only man she's ever been with. She quickly fell in love with him, but after Cash returned home one weekend, he suddenly broke up with her. Then she became pregnant after only one time with him. After confirming her pregnancy, she contacted Cash only to be told to get rid of it. This plunged her into a depression, but determined to keep her baby, she gave birth, then went home to Alaska to live with her parents. When she is offered a teaching job in Tennessee, she moves back to the south with her daughter Ashlyn. She never expected to see Cash again, let alone love him again.
Both Cash and Lilly have matured a great deal in UNTIL LILLY. You can really see a difference between how they were in Until Trevor and how they are now. Going through what they did and having children made them grow up faster than they probably would have otherwise.
The villain, without a doubt, is Jules. She somehow tampered with the condoms that Cash used when he was with her to make herself pregnant by him. Then she threatens to abort the baby if Cash doesn't do as she says. Then when Jax is born, she doesn't treat him like a mother should, and Cash basically raised him himself. Even after the divorce, Jules causes Cash and Jax pain.
Then when Lilly comes back into Cash's life, with their daughter, Jules does whatever she can to discredit Lilly's character and even threatens Ashlyn.
This woman is downright evil. I don't know what it is that she really wanted by doing all this, but she has caused the entire Mayson family nothing but pain and suffering. And the full extent of what she has done is just mind-boggling.
If the romance between Cash and Lilly doesn't make you believe that some people are just meant to be, I don't know what will. These two were torn apart by an evil woman, raised their children on their own (with the help of their families), and endured great heartache. And though it is four years later, they were brought back together, and the love that they had quickly comes back alive.
Lilly is the exact kind of woman that Cash (and Jax) need in their lives after having to endure the poison of Jules for so long. Lilly is loving, cheerful, and nurturing. She is a devoted mother and would do anything for her daughter. She shows Jax the love a mother is supposed to show her children, and that is something that he doesn't get from Jules.
Cash is in many ways a broken man after what Jules did to him, and Lilly's love for not only him, but his son as well, slowly heal him, and bring back the man that he was before.
This romance just really touched my heart, in many ways.
"Is that what you do? I mean do you often try to hit on women in coffee shops by buying coffee for them?"
"I can tell you with one hundred percent truthfulness that I have never done that before."
"Never." A look passes over his face I don't know what It means but I don't like it.
"Do you date a lot?" I ask quietly wondering if he thinks I will be some kind of conquest.
"I haven't dated."
"You haven't dated?" I look him over again he must think I am stupid guys who look like him must date a lot.
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"What?" I breathe that is not at all what I expected him to say. "You're the guy that can get any girl he wants without ever putting any kind of effort into it." He shrugs the gesture making me feel sick at the same time I want to kick him in the nuts. Maybe the red hair does make me have a temper.
"I never lead anyone on or tell them things they want to hear."
"So that makes it okay?"
"I don't know if it makes it okay but it's who I am."
"Well I am glad that this is coming to light now rather than later."
"Oh no," He shakes his head. "This thing with you is something completely different."
"Yeah I know." I tell him crossing my arms over my chest. "Its different because I will not be sleeping with you." I lean forward. "EVER."
"Well I guess we answered the question about red heads and their tempers didn't we." He smiles showing off both dimples. "But trust me when I tell you I would not have driven almost three hours to sleep with you that's not what I am looking for."
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By James Green ~ June 2nd, 2014 6:00 AM MST
One of the most popular photo messaging applications for sharing goofy and occasionally risqué photos has been exploited by cybercriminals to promote Android malware. These Snapchat spammers have adopted a classic social engineering technique, free stuff. Snapchat users with public privacy settings received a snap from user "teanvuxedxtuzc" and discovered that they had been selected for the Google "Glass Explorer Program" and were eligible to receive a free pair of Google Glasses, courtesy of GlassforSnap.com.
According to this snapspam, winners simply visit GlassforSnap.com and enter their Snapchat username to claim their free pair of Google Glasses. The reality was much more devious. Visitors have a very difference experience depending on whether they visit using a computer or mobile device, which type of operating system (OS) the device uses, and the device location. Visiting GlassforSnap.com from a computer simply redirects to the official Google Glass sales page where no pair of Glasses can be found for less than $1,500. But visiting SnapforGlass.com from a mobile device provides an entirely different experience.
The first two pages of GlassforSnap.com request personal information (Snapchat username, first/last name). These two pages are the same for all mobile visitors, thereafter things change depending on the mobile device OS and location. A popup box appears after completing the second page stating one final sponsor offer must be completed to unlock the free Google Glasses.
iPhone users worldwide are prompted to complete an offer by downloading an app (in our experience the app was hotels.com but this may change). Clicking the offer to download the app redirects the visitor through several webpages before they are eventually told the offer is no longer available. Sorry iPhone users, no free Google Glasses for you.
When visiting GlassforSnap.com from an Android device it becomes clear that this Snapchat spam campaign is designed with Android users in mind. GlassforSnap.com targets individuals in Europe, Asia and South America, regions in which Android is the dominant smartphone OS. Depending on the geographical location of the device GlassForSnap.com redirects visitors to either a website peddling expensive premium SMS subscriptions, or a website distributing Android malware.
GlassforSnap.com targets users in Europe and Asia, two regions in which Android is the dominant smartphone OS. When Android users from these locations click to complete the final offer they are redirected to a either a website designed to subscribe the visitor to an expensive premium SMS service or a website that automatically downloads Android malware to the device.
During our investigation we discovered numerous premium SMS campaigns being promoted by GlassforSnap.com. These campaigns ranged from battery enhancing services to SMS diet plans and occasionally promised free prizes in return for registration. Premium SMS services have historically been a prime moneymaker for cybercriminals. The charges for these "services" vary, the most expensive campaign we witnessed offered services for $5.35 per day with a max of $37.45 per week and a one time $10.70 sign up fee. These incredibly expensive premium SMS services commonly re-bill until the victim cancels the service.
Visitors of GlassforSnap.com who are lucky enough not to be redirected to a premium SMS racket are unfortunate enough to be redirected to a website distributing some form of Android malware. In numerous countries the final offer to receive the free pair of Google Glasses is to download a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) called MoboGenie (please note this MobieGenie offer was also purposed to individuals redirected to premium SMS websites). Clicking the final offer begins a whirlwind of redirects that conclude on a website prompting the victim to download one of two types of Android malware; PUP mobogenie_152140508.apk, or a series of apps that are widely detected as MinimobSMS.
The Android MoboGenie PUP has a desktop cousin that also has a history of downloading itself automatically onto computers without permission. According to their website, MoboGenie is "an Android synchronization softwares and applications developer" but requires a laundry list of sensitive permissions which raise both security and privacy concerns. MoboGenie is capable of establishing a network connection on its own and connects to Voga360.com, a website that receives a 0% trust rating from ScamAdviser.com. Performing a quick Google search on MoboGenie reveals the internet is raft with suspicion regarding this PUP on any operating platform. MoboGenie has a tainted reputation and it certainly won't be helped by being linked to this Snapchat spam campaign.
The second form of Android malware distributed by GlassforSnap.com is MinimobSMS. This threat is much more malicious and is capable of subscribing victims to expensive premium SMS services. GlassforSnap.com redirects the device's browser to "applist.lp.badabee.com/[censored]/[censored]" where numerous applications by developer BadaBee are listed. The webpage does not offer a disclaimer, and has neither a privacy policy nor terms of service; there are no outward links on this webpage at all. None of the applications listed have a description and all are detected as MinimobSMS malware.
Clicking on any of the applications will begin the download process. Once installed MinimobSMS threats collect a significant amount of information from the device (device ID, carrier, network operator, phone model, longitude, latitude, etc). The information collected is transmitted to a remote command and control (C&C) server where it is used to determine a compatible premium SMS service to subscribe the device to. The C&C server relays the premium SMS number to the MinimobSMS threat to send SMS messages from the device to subscribe to the premium SMS service.
The cost of the premium SMS subscription varies between region. In our investigation we discovered premium SMS services that billed daily and weekly. The total cost of these services ranged from $6.90 USD to as much as $40.50 USD per month. All of the premium SMS services involved with the MinimobSMS threat use recurrent billing and must be actively canceled by the victim. The following chart outlines the cost in the local currency and in USD and highlights the monthly cost of these premium SMS services. If you believe that you have been infected with a MinimobSMS Trojan we have also included instructions on how to cancel the premium SMS services in different regions.
Premium SMS fraud is one of the most popular tactics used by cybercriminals because it's profitable and often goes unnoticed for an extended period of time. It is important to review mobile phone bills carefully to make sure there are no erroneous charges. Contact the customer service department of your mobile service provider if you have questions about charges or need help reading your bill.
New Android Malware Infection Mechanism
Snapchat spam is a fairly new concept in itself but this is the first time we have seen Snapchat spam used to promote and distribute Android malware. GlassforSnap.com is novel in that it appears only to mobile visitors and redirects to the legitimate Google Glass website for desktop visitors. However, the Android malware that GlassforSnap.com distributes is par for the course, premium service fraud and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) are some of the most common forms of Android malware.
As with all spam it is important to be skeptical, common sense is the strongest tool we have to avoid falling victim to Nigerian spam scams or Snapchat spam. A few general rules to keep in mind:
- Never download programs or applications that you did not actively seek out
- Always research applications and developers prior to downloading an app or program to establish credibility
- If something sounds too good to be true (for instance free Google Glasses) then it probably is
Snapchat Privacy Settings
The Snapchat spam problem has cropped up in the past and the problem is isolated to users who have public privacy settings. Snapchat provides two privacy settings that determine who can send Snapchat messages to a particular account; users can receive snaps from "everyone" (public), or restrict their accounts to receive snaps from "my friends only" (private). Changing the privacy settings to private is the easiest way to prevent this type of Snapchat spam.
The Snapchat settings menu is located in the top right corner of the incoming and outgoing Snapchat stream. Under the "Who can" menu heading the "Send Me Snaps" option is essentially the Snapchat privacy settings. If you are comfortable handling Snapchat spam (or are a security professional, like myself, who actually wants to receive and explore spam) you can opt to receive snaps from "Everyone." For the rest of the world, if you want to avoid Snapchat spam you can select "My Friends" to block strangers, or spammers, from sending you unwanted Snapchat messages.
James Green is a mobile security researcher who has worked in the Android security field for several years providing privacy and security advice to Android users. Email: email@example.com; Twitter: @James_AfA


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Are you flying into Lisbon? If so, that is a great place to start your trip. Lisbon is such a great city. Some consider it the San Fran of Europe. It's built on 7 hills, and each of the neighborhoods are distinct and really cute. It even has a red bridge and cable cars. Each neighborhood is called a "bairo". One of my favorites is Alfama. It's one of the oldest in the city. Lots of places to check out some amazing fado at night here. (interesting note: anything that starts with an "al-" in Portuguese was an old moorish word) There is still a lot of Moorish architecture and influence there. Must see places are the Tower of Belem, Castello de Sao Jorge, Los Jeronimos, Praca do Comercio. There are so many, it's impossible to list. You should definately get a good guide book for these.
For nightlife check out the Bairo Alto, all the bars and restaurants spill out into the streets, making the streets into one big place to hang out. Things don't really get started until after midnight, closer to 1am and go well into 4 to 5 am.
To the south of Lisbon and past the Alentejo is the Algarve. It has the best beaches in Portugal, but they have been kinda of ruined by all the tourism. Lots and lots and lots of German and English tourists always make this really busy. I haven't really been there much, so I don't know too much about the must see places. But, I am sure there are places off the beaten path that are really cool. The good thing about Portugal is that it's only about an 8 hour drive north to south, so you can always go somewhere else. (Are you planning on driving, because if so, good luck! People drive like freakin' maniacs!!!)
To the North is my favorite part of Portugal, Porto. I am not biased or anything just because that is where I am from. Porto is where Port wine comes from and what Portugal is named after. It's the oldest part of Portugal. You can tour all of the main wine caves along Villa Nova de Gaia. It's cool, you get to sip and taste the wine at each place.
If you like modern architecture, check out the new Casa da Musica designed by Rem Koolhaas. I haven't had a chance to check it out yet, but I really want to.
Porto is a great walking city, so just walk around the Ribeira (near the river) for fun. There are tons of good places to check out that are historical too, but those will probably be in any good guide book. I don't usually go to those places when I am there because I am with family.
Porto has a new subway that should make it easy to navigate the city.
Have fun and let me know if you have any specific questions! Oh, where in Portugal is your hubby's family from?
And one more thing- You are going to love the food! It's SO good in Portugal. Anywhere you go really.
Typical stuff you should try:-Bacalhau (cod)-Caldo Verde (soup)-Any fresh fish really- Pasteis de Belem (flaky pastry with custard)-cheese -Lots and lots of wines
De nada! Espero que voces tenhem um bom tempo nas tuas ferias. (sorry I don't have the spiffy accents!)
Your MIL makes pasteis de nata by hand? Wow, that is impressive. It's also hard to find the right kind of cod here. My grandma always brings a ton for my mom when she comes to visit.
It's very cool that he's from the Algarve, that's the place I know the least about. I haven't been to Portugal in almost 4 years though. I will have to go next summer to show everyone the new baby. Before that, I usually went every 2 years or so and stayed for almost the entire summer (so easy when I was in school). My dad is a hippy, so we traveled around a lot when I went to visit.


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Sometimes It Is Not The Electronic Ties That Bind Us - Just The Caring Stranger Who Can Be Bothered To Try To Find Us! (Or The Police Officer Who Highlighted The Dangers Of The Disconnected Electronic World)
Well, I must admit it was a bit different last week for me to be in the right country when it came to finding a newspaper so I could actually read about the subject of this post at my leisure. (I even ended up being able to take a photo of their very useful sign - even if I didn't actally manage to find them to speak to. Call me crazy but I don't actually feel comfortable wandering into the homes of total strangers.) I am seriously considering asking them if they would like to be included in the "Inspirational People" section of this blog - at least I know their English is good!!!
The most useful sign I saw in Rotterdam - If you see this sign you are standing outside Wilco Berenschot's Pop-Up Police Station. (Actually getting into the venue may be a bit difficult if it is in someone's home.) Sometimes he is also found on street corners with a folding table and two folding chairs. If you are not in Rotterdam but you want to find out about his venture he is on Twitter at @WT_Berenschot.
OK - before I get much further with this blog post I suppose I have to admit that - if there was a fanclub for this Police Officer I would become a member (and that was before the events of last week).
I think I was on a train back from Leeuwarden when this story started. I read an ominous looking tweet from Mr Berenschot saying thar one of the residents of a street in Rotterdam near where his Pop-Up Police Station was located was worried because they hadn't seen someone for a while. So, he decided to go to their flat and investigate. The next tweet from him read that he was scared that when he found who he was looking for they would be dead. ("Hart in mijn keel" translates into "Heart in my throat".)
Never before have I felt so involved with a story which was being drip-fed to me in chapters of 140 characters - even if it was in Dutch.
This reader was extremely relieved when the tweet came through that the missing person was alive and well - if rather alarmed by a Police Officer climbing up his balcony and getting into his flat (I think they thought Mr Berenschot was chasing an intruder).
I didn't think anything more of it until the next morning when I saw a tweet from Mr Berenschot including the link to a newspaper article. Usually, I would have been frustrated by the link because it showed half of the story and then asked you to subscribe to read the rest of it. Not this time! I went to the shop on the campsite I was staying at and bought a copy of the newspaper in question (it is on my desk as I type).
Then I started to get really upset by the full story.
Apparently the man who had "gone missing" had actually been in his flat the whole time - as well as for the previous decade - due to Agoraphobia. If that wasn't bad enough there were stories (in the same article) of people laying dead in their flats for years before they were discovered.
The part of the story which upset me the most was Mr Berenschot saying that the man's bills were paid directly from his Bank Account (Dutch version of Council Tax, etc) so nobody had any excuse to come and visit him to find out if he needed any help. I don't think the man had any family to make sure he was OK.
Mr Berenschot stayed with the man and helped him look through his post, etc, for a couple of hours.
This got me thinking about the perils of the Internet and Social Media as far as the vulnerable and alone are concerned.
Forget about the Child Abuse, Terrorism, Fraud, etc, which goes on, for a minute. They are all instantly recognised as "Bad Things" which the Internet can be used for.
Maybe we should start worrying about things like "Isolation", "Fear", "Loss Of Money", even "Loss of Dignity", which can be and (in some cases) is the byproduct of the Internet age - especially when people either do not have mechanical (as in computer, mobile phone, or the funds to run either) access to the internet or the "theoretical" (as in not knowing how to use the Internet) access.
I remember being amazed when I managed to teach my English Grandma how to text. This was a lady who was born in the era of the "Cat's Whisker" Radio - during her lifetime the TV was invented, computers were invented, homes started getting their own telephones (then the phones shrank and went mobile). Oh - and the Internet itselt was invented. Subjecting a lady in her late eighties to the "delights" of the internet just struck me as a cruel and unnatural punishment for the mere "crime" of having been born in 1922 - so I didn't bother with that.
Don't misunderstand me - I am as big a fan of the Internet as anyone. After all, I can annoy you with my ramblings on here, I can find interesting humans to communicate with on "Social Media", I can read about (and watch videos of) events in different countries, etc.
However, what I cannot understand is how some people, Councils, Goverments, and Businesses, seem to have decided that the Internet replaces the human contact element of Society at large. Thus leaving people like Mr Berenschot and his colleagues (both in The Netherlands and the UK) to pick up the pieces and help people who have fallen through the net.
The Internet should be used as a supplement to human contact instead of being used to replace it.
So - next time you don't see one of your friends or neighbours for quite some time, go round to their house, or ring them up to see if they are OK. You never know - you might be the difference between someone being helped and them facing a very lonely death.
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