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History and Background: Bureaucracy in Mexico Research Paper
Is bureaucracy a system of management or is it a structure to exercise and protect interests? When bureaucracy is related to management of public affairs, then it is achieving what it was intended for, but when it becomes a structure for exercising and protecting interests, then it is called a corrupt bureaucracy. The point is that most bureaucracies in the world are in one way or another corrupt, but the degree of corruption varies from country to another, and from one culture to another.
In this research, bureaucracy in Mexico will be brought under scrutiny, especially with its problems that are related to the domination of the ruling party in a one-party system. Bureaucracy in Mexico is very similar to any other bureaucracy in third world countries. The disaster is that this bureaucracy is trying to create and manage a First World economy. "You can't just have a First World economy with a Third World political system" says the executive of General Electric in Mexico, a situation that has been existing for the past decade (Smith & Reed, 1995).
Mexico's bureaucracy dates back to 1824 when the first Constitution was declared. Mexico is one of the most revolutionary countries in the world, and the last revolution it had was in 1910 when the last constitutional reforms were made, carrying the country into twentieth century politics. In 1929, the Institutional Revolutionary Party known as the PRI reached power and ever since, the party had ruled the country after it was able to institutionalize the state. The PRI based its rule on the elite whereby only the members of the party were allowed to get into the sensitive posts in the state (Padgett, 1966). In 1946, the PRI was more established than ever and the army was discharged so that the military cannot change the political power of the single party ruling the country. Of course, Mexico is a parliamentary state, thus supposed to be democratic, but as a one-party state, it is closer to the totalitarian systems where the party has full domination inside the bureaucracy (Padgett, 1966).
Historically, the bureaucracy in Mexico has always suffered from the corruption of the state and the elite which has caused the economy great damage. Corruption in the Mexican bureaucracy includes bribery, influence of power, and the control of elite. This has led to making many mistakes, especially in the management of the economy and the state without expertise and experience. For example, in the early 1970's the prices of oil went up. The government immediately borrowed at very high interest to finance the oil business, but as it did, the prices collapsed and the country could have bankrupt had the US government not intervened to gather international aid for the country. In 1981 and later in 1985 the country was again about to declare bankruptcy. Early in 1995, the state was suffering more than ever and it almost went bankrupt again had the US not pooled $5 billion to rescue the country which was suffering on all levels (Smith & Reed, 1995).
Consecutive economic disasters, unchecked corruption and the failure of the bureaucracy to accomplish its tasks necessitated change and reform in the mid-1980s. In 1988, the PRI witnessed its first hard test as the leftists formed a coalition with some prominent ex-PRI members who had been excluded from the elite and ousted from the influential positions inside the bureaucracy. The PRI won the elections with a very narrow margin.
The term of President Salinas who won the 1988 elections witnessed the first real attempts to reform the bureaucracy. Under his instructions, public owned corporations and institutions were sold out to the private sector, thus raising $20 billion that could have been sufficient to lay the foundations of a better bureaucracy and to strengthen the economy.
Before Salinas left office six years later, the $20 billion had been consumed by the bureaucracy without any reforms in the state or in the economy. Accusation pointed to the PRI elite which was in control of the bureaucracy and which was also responsible for all the reform projects in the state. However, in a country where accountability is not practiced, the scandal passed unnoticed, at least not until the early 1990s (Smith & Reed, 1995).
For decades, the PRI has gained increasing power inside the system. Being the only party in the system, the PRI was able to extend its hold on the bureaucracy to the extent that only party members could be appointed in any official posts in the whole bureaucracy. This prevented reformation and at the same time, it sustained the status quo in the system.
To make the situation more difficultMexicans are horrified by the increase in bloody violence which the country has been witnessing lately. The reason for all this is that the PRI corrupt members are engaged in drug dealing after the collapse of the drug Cartel in Columbia. These new dealers have set as their objective the $7 billion cash market share which is expected to flow from the US into Mexico from drug business. The far provinces are turning into death areas as the PRI mafias are terminating one another or any possible challengers such as judges who would dare to take PRI drug cases (Smith & Reed, 1995).
All these parameters united give one result at the end: political change. The political change in Mexico will be radical because this country has always been radical in its changes. Moreover, the Mexicans have nothing to lose. There is a strong tendency to see a new emerging Mexico in the foreseen future, probably by the year 2000 when the next elections are due. Four main factors tend to support this.
The signs of a new Mexico
The first factor is the cutting of the money pipeline through privatization of state-run industries. This has weakened the PRI's powerful patronage system, making business and labor less dependent on the ruling party. This has given rise to new private businesses which refuse to deal with the corrupt party members.
The second factor is exposing corruption. The Mexicans are demanding more transparency in government, and the press is covering corrupt officials and illegal contributions to the PRI.
The third factor is what is known as 'The Zedillo Effect.' The new president is cleaning out his own party, purging corrupt elements and bringing the opposition into key posts.
The last factor is the rising voice of businesses calling for more accountability and political pluralism. This would put the PRI in a critical position with the rising popularity of the opposition (Smith & Reed, 1995).
Obstacles to change
However, political change is not as easy as it sounds, especially in a country where corruption and PRI political thought have been rooted for about seventy years. In addition, the critical situation of the country does not give change much air to breathe in. The main obstacles to change are three.
First, the drug lords whose influence is growing quickly especially after the collapse of the Cali Cartel in Colombia lately. More politicians, prosecutors, and police are getting involved and the system does not seem able to correspond.
The second is the rejection of the local bosses and symbols of the PRI of change. They are exploiting the weakness of the new president to gain more power, using more violence and assassination.
Finally, and this is the most important difficult obstacle of all, the economic crunch has led to an increase in the crime wave which might make the country fall into bloodshed. The Mexican economic growth of 2% is nothing compared to that of other countries in Asia where 10% is the average. The Mexicans are looking at these Asian countries with jealousy, but they know that the system and the party are responsible for this. This time they will not react passively as they have done in the past. This time they are electing new candidates, people who would really save the situation not exploit it (Smith & Reed, 1995).
As far as the PRI is concerned, the change has started with Zedillo's breaking the rule of thumb familiar among all party members, that is, never to go after the family members of a formal president. Raul Salinas, President Salinas's brother was arrested for charges of conspiracy to murder PRI Secretary General Massieu last year. This proved that the change was coming, but at the same time raised fear of the violent reactions of the PRI members as a judge and an attorney general involved in this case were killed immediately (Smith & Reed, 1995).
Furthermore, the Americans are pressing from outside on the government to put an end to the corruption in the business. The American businesses have filed several complains against dishonest business conduct in the government. President Zedillo immediately reacted and fixed the situation to keep the Americans on his side.
The issue is the politics of developing countries and this is the perspective through which we should look. The economic factor is the crucial factor in the case of Mexico. How far will the change resulting from economic pressure going to be on the Mexican politics and political system? This is a very sensitive question, mainly because Mexico is a country that is continuously changing.
What we can see now is that the Mexican political system is witnessing a radical change due to the failure of the ruling elite represented in the PRI. The change that is brought about is moving from a single-party system into a multi-party rule, which means that more democracy will be seen in Mexico. But will this change bring about real change in the Mexican social, economic and political structure? This can never be anticipated because corruption and personal power remain the strongest aspects of the Mexican system, and these aspects can never give up to the change so easily. It is important that we view the change in Mexico cautiously and try to see whether the change will bring with it what Mexico really needs, that is, development and modernization.
Every developing country needs to change in order to reach the goals of modernization and development, but to what extent will the change in Mexico be in favor of development and modernization? Again, this question is not easy to answer, especially that many factors play an important role in determining the nature of change.
Economic crises are the major features of the Mexican political face today. These crises have indeed initiated change in the country but it remains in the hands of time and politicians to say their word. Especially politicians because only a sincere effort to save this country can make the chages be in favor of the development of this suffering country.
The serious issues that are to be held in mind are drugs, violence, social unrest, political corruption, collapsing public sector and the bankrupt government. All these factors united together can lead to one end, that is disaster.
Padgett, A. Mexico. New York: McGraw Hill Publications, 1966.
Smith, G. & Reed, Stanley. The brave new world of Mexican Politics.Business Week, August 28, 1995. pp. 19-20.
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Joaquin @ Radio Spiral
Saturday, April 13 @ 11 am SLT
Joaquin Gustav in an intimate concert of acoustic guitar with the warm sounds of his native Argentina, and his favorites across guitar genre presented as a co-production with Radio Spiral.
Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Joaquin is a guitarist, composer who has gained national popularity with his gifted guitar playing and agile musical imagination.
Joaquin is a highly trained guitarist, born and received his music education in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the birthplace of tango. Out of his fingers comes an array of string sounds that blend the colors of Latin American culture with his own elegant performing style.
One of the hardest working musicians in SL, Joaquin never puts the guitar down. He is forever focused on giving one hundred percent to every performance. His wide range playlist includes smooth jazz, rock, tango, milonga, candombe and much more.
His magnetic charm is as appealing as his musical talent, and managed to build a very successful fan base. He has a very warm interaction with the audience, always ready for dedications and requests.
Winner of the "Avi Choice Award 2012" Favorite Male Musician
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MARYVILLE (WATE) – Two years ago, Joan rescued by Horse Haven of Tennessee starving, severely injured and close to death. Now she is a therapy horse helping people cope with grief.More online
- Knoxville restaurant helps the community with free food truck
- Dancing for the Horses raising money for Horse Haven of Tennessee
- Donate to Horse Haven/Vote for Stephanie Beecken
"The only place for water was this pond and she fell down the embankment and she was trapped upside down overnight and her legs was trapped around that wrong caused severe damage," said founder of Horse Haven of Tennessee Nina Margetson.
After a year, the organization was able to get Joan healthy enough to be adopted. She is now a therapy horse at the Maryville non-profit Mane Support.
At Mane Support horses and ponies provide therapy, for people like Julie Corl. Joan has helped her get through a difficult loss of a loved one.
Horse Haven saves abused & neglected horses. This horse, Joan, was rescued by Horse Haven and was rehabilitated and is now a therapy horse helping others! To donate to Horse Haven and help me fundraise go here http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/DFH/Stephanie
Posted by WATE Stephanie Beecken on Monday, March 30, 2015
"There was one particular event where I was really experiencing some deep pain," said Corl.
Joan's leg is still injured, but founder of Mane Support Kim Henry says she will not be ridden. Instead, Joan will be used in horse therapy for kids, adults and families to cope with grief.
"From brushing to obstacle courses and painting on the horse what it's like to paint a memory and what it's like to touch that memory and you can wash it way with the horse being right there, present all the time," said Henry.
"Joan and Elvis have both helped me feel safe and to heal," said Corl.
Horse Haven of Tennessee's biggest fundraiser is going on now, Dancing for the Horses. WATE 6 On Your Side Reporter Stephanie Beecken is taking part in the event.
Help the horses in need by going out. On March 31, visit 5 Bar and Restaurant in downtown Knoxville, mention WATE 6 On Your Side or Horse Haven, and 50 percent of your bill will go to Horse Haven as a donation. Every donation means a vote for Stephanie and all the money goes to Horse Haven.


text: The puzzle has left the table. *sigh* I put all the pieces in a baggie and will eventually take it to a thrift store one of these days. (Who's kidding who? Most likely it will still be here when Brad comes again in the summer.) I'm quite proud of our accomplishment, though! 1,000 pieces is a lot of pieces! Perhaps one day in the far future someone might solve this same puzzle and then read our story!


text: FEATURESNurses' Work Schedule Characteristics, Nurse Staffing, and Patient MortalityTrinkoff, Alison M.; Johantgen, Meg; Storr, Carla L.; Gurses, Ayse P.; Liang, Yulan; Han, Kihye Author Information Alison M. Trinkoff, ScD, RN, FAAN, is Professor; Meg Johantgen, PhD, RN, is Associate Professor; and Carla L. Storr, ScD, is Professor, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Ayse P. Gurses, PhD, is Assistant Professor, School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Yulan Liang, PhD, is Associate Professor; and Kihye Han, MS, RN, is Graduate Assistant, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Accepted for publication October 4, 2010. This study was funded by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (PI: A. Trinkoff, grant no. P17006). Corresponding author: Alison M. Trinkoff, ScD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, 655 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 (e-mail: [email protected]). Nursing Research 60(1):p 1-8, January 2011. | DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0b013e3181fff15d Buy Metrics Abstract Background: Although nurse staffing has been found to be related to patient mortality, there has been limited study of the independent effect of work schedules on patient care outcomes. Objective: To determine if, in hospitals where nurses report more adverse work schedules, there would be increased patient mortality, controlling for staffing. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used, with multilevel data from a 2004 survey of 633 nurses working in 71 acute nonfederal hospitals in North Carolina and Illinois. Mortality measures were the risk-adjusted Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Inpatient Quality Indicators, and staffing data were from the American Hospital Association Annual Survey of hospitals. Principal components analysis was conducted on the 12 work schedule items to create eight independent components. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine the study hypothesis. Results: Work schedule was related significantly to mortality when staffing levels and hospital characteristics were controlled. Pneumonia deaths were significantly more likely in hospitals where nurses reported schedules with long work hours (odds ratio [OR] = 1.42, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.17-1.73, p < .01) and lack of time away from work (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.03-1.50, p < .05). Abdominal aortic aneurysm was also associated significantly with the lack of time away (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.11-1.73, p < .01). For patients with congestive heart failure, mortality was associated with working while sick (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.13-1.72, p < .01), whereas acute myocardial infarction was associated significantly with weekly burden (hours per week; days in a row) for nurses (OR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.09-1.63, p < .01). Discussion: In addition to staffing, nurses' work schedules are associated with patient mortality. This suggests that work schedule has an independent effect on patient outcomes. © 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.


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LiteCoin will Rise like a Phoenix
It was just about March this year when Litecoin took off on what can only be called an exponential rise in value.
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As of today, Litecoin has a current Market Cap of $2,759,452,600. For those not good with written figures, that's about USD 23/4 Billion (1) (not million) which is the equivalent of 655,488 Bitcoin.
Update: Since this article was originally written, Liktecoin Market cap has just about doubled to USD 4.6 Billion. See CoinMarketCap.
In the past day it has seen a trading volume of over USD 70.5 million.
But the most interesting thing about LiteCoin is that with 53,226,382 LTC already in circulation, it is rapidly reaching its Maximum Supply of 84,000,000 LTC.
When that happens, the results will be really interesting, because it'll be the first time a crypto-coin has run out of new coins to issue. Miners won't be able to mine them, although they'll still be in business, as people trade LiteCoin for other tokens/coins and the miners will make their profit by approving transactions.
Scarcity Means Added Value
But what happens when any commodity has reached the end of its production line? Well, we've never seen that in the real world, but we've seen what happens when supplies become severely restricted. Oil can triple in value when a country decides to withhold it's supply from the market. Or when America puts sanctions on oil imports from that country in an attempt to raise the price of oil to meet the interests of those massive companies who hold the biggest interests in oil. Just by making a suggestion of sanctions against an oil-producer, you can make a few companies US$Billions overnight.
One of the few things we can know for certain is that there is a limited supply of diamonds and gold. As for the diamond supply, it's been rumoured that the scarcity is artificial because people like De Beers limit the release of diamonds onto the market, and they are said to be holding back USD Billions in rough diamond value. So it looks like there won't be a diamond shortage any time soon. But that doesn't seem to be the case with gold. Gold has value and has mostly kept its value in line with inflation. And there is still a limited but steady supply of newly mined gold reaching the market. But that may not always be the case.
Ben Yu
As Ben Yu, the guy who famously, or should it be infamously, fortuitously, cleverly, or due to good timing(?), earned over $400,000 with a $10,000 investment in Bitcoin and Ethereum says on NextShark
… Gold, on the other hand, doesn't inflate like fiat currencies do. That's because there's an intrinsically limited supply, and consequently, things tend to cost the same in gold over long periods of time. In fact, 2,000 years ago, Roman centurions were paid about 38.58 ounces of gold. In US dollars today, this comes out to about $48,350. The base salary of a captain in the US army today comes out to just about the same at $48,500. /UNQUOTE
That might seem like a digression, but it's not, because when an important gold mine closes down, the value of gold shoots up. It's an invariable consequence of anticipated lower supply.
Another quote just to make the point, this time from Business Insider contemplating what will happen if the last currently known gold reserves are depleted in the next 20 years:
Another consequence of recovering the last known nugget? The gold price could spike dramatically to levels only imagined. My colleague Jim Rickards, in his book "The New Case for Gold," puts it at $10,000 an ounce. GoldMoney founder James Turk says it's closer to $12,000. There's really no way of knowing how high gold could go. /UNQUOTE
My Point about LiteCoin Potential
Bearing all this in mind, my point is not that you should invest in gold, although some people might point you that way, but in something that has even greater potential long-term value. When there is no more LiteCoin to issue, the price will have no option but to skyrocket in value, and there is no way of knowing just how high the price could reach. The only LiteCoin available then will be from those willing to sell, and as people grasp for LiteCoin of ever-increasing value, those who sell will be selling at a good profit, causing the price to rise even more, with the effect that more people will want to buy in. And so the cycle of LiteCoin inflation continues, with no end in sight.
As people holding LiteCoin see the rising value, they'll want to hold-on to their coin as long as they can, and the only people selling will be those who just have to cash-in because they need the money.
I don't claim to be any kind of cryptocurrency guru, (and most of those who do make that claim are scammers), but even with my limited guruishness (if that's a word), I can see the inevitable.
I have no vested interest in this except that I do own some LiteCoin, and I'm not planning to sell any time soon, so I'll be happy to see the price shoot through the roof. But my eggs are in multiple baskets.
And I have also suggested to my friends that they get hold of some LiteCoin while the price is still low, because there is profit to be made there, in my humble opinion. And it could be huge profit for smallish risk.
If you don't think I've proved my point that adding some LiteCoin to your crypto-portfolio is worthwhile, you are welcome to voice your opinion below. For myself, I'm still not sure if SegWit (Segregated Witness) which Litecoin has activated is a good thing or a bad thing. I'm inclined to think that although it has advantages, it could be a bad thing, but I'll write a separate article on SegWit.
Meanwhile, I've got to add my 'variable' disclaimer. I like to point out at the bottom of my articles that I'm not a financial advisor. I've lost money sometimes. I've made a lot more than I've ever lost. But you have to be your own judge of what to do with your money, unless you want to hand that decision to someone else. If you do that, the person to whom you hand that decision is also the person to whom you are handing a large part of control of your destiny.


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The Holidays at the Disney Parks are in full swing. It's the Merriest Place On Earth this time of the year. If you have never experienced The Holidays at Disneyland, you are seriously missing out. Everything sparkles with Christmas cheer. One of the best perks about visiting Disney during the end of year festivities is all of the delicious food and treats! Santa's bakery can't even compete. It is all drool worthy.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats
This year, Frozen II is set to come out in theaters during the Holiday season. Disney has created some darling Frozen treats to celebrate. I'm sure your little crew is as excited as mine to see what happens in the next installment of Elsa and Anna's story. They are such darling sisters.
I decided it would be fun to create a recipe and tutorial on how to make Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats that are available now at the Parks! You can make them to create some Disney magic at home or to snack on during the Frozen II movie.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treat Copycat Recipe
- 1 package marshmallows
- 1/2 stick butter
- 6-8 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Chips
- Ocean Blue Sanding Sugar
- Piping Bag with Small Round Tip
- Wax Paper
- Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter
Rice Krispie Treats are one of my favorite desserts to make with kids. They require very little skill and don't require cooking over a stove or using a hot oven. Grab your little helpers and lets get started.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats - Melting 'Mallows
First, dump the entire bag of marshmallows into a large microwave safe bowl. Make sure to use fresh marshmallows. They puff up and cook better than stale ones! Cut 1/2 stick of butter into small squares and spread then on top of the marshmallows. The butter is what makes Rice Krispie Treats yummy!
Place the bowl in the microwave and start the cook time for one minute and 30 seconds. Then, pull the bowl out. The marshmallows should be nice and fluffy. The butter won't be totally melted, but don't worry about that. It will melt when you stir.
Use a big wooden spoon to stir the marshmallows and butter together. Then pour about 6 cups of cereal into the bowl.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats - Mixing 'Mallows
Mix the cereal and melted marshmallows together. I like to add another cup or two of cereal. This part of the process is personal preference. You want the Rice Krispies to be well covered and not dry.
Scoop the mixture into a 9X14 inch baking pan. Make sure to coat the pan with butter or cooking spray so the treats don't stick to the pan. Then, press the treats so they are packed firmly in the pan. I like to use my little rolling pin to really get it nice and tight.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats - Let it Cool
Let the pan of Rice Krispie treats set up at room temperature for about an hour. Or, you can slide them into the fridge for about 20 minutes if you want to speed up the process!
Use a knife to loosen the treats from the sides of the pan. And then slip the treats out of the pan onto a cutting board.
Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats - Make Shapes & Decorate
Use your adorable Mickey Mouse cookie cutter. Press the cookie cutter into the Rice Krispie treat bar to create individual Mickey silhouettes! Place each one on a cookie sheet that is lined with wax paper.
Place the bag of Ghiridelli White Chocolate Melting Chips in a small microwave safe bowl. Melt them for 1 minute in the microwave. Stir the chips until they are all melted completely.
Dip the front side of a Mickey treat in the melted chocolate and place it back on the wax paper.
Sprinkle a pretty solid layer of ocean blue sanding sugar over the chocolate. I did this step after each Mickey that I dipped. I wanted to be sure to get the sugar on before the chocolate began to set up.
Once all of the Frozen rice krispie treats are dipped and covered with sprinkles, use the remaining melted chocolate to decorate the top with a snowflake. Scoop the chocolate into a plastic piping bag that is fitted with a small round tip.
Draw a big "cross" and a slightly smaller "X" on the treat.
Then, add a little "V" shape on the end of each line.
Then, I put another row of "V" shapes on the lines that are part of the cross. Just in the middle of the line.
The chocolate is a little bit runny, so just go slow and be careful. No snowflake is alike. So, don't get too worried about making them perfect!
Your festive Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats are ready for sampling!
I love how easy they are to make. Disney Frozen Rice Krispie Treats are such a fancy magical dessert that anyone can create. Make sure to check out all the fun Frozen foods at the Disney Parks this Holiday Season. What is your favorite?
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Reflections' column on online safety, reviews of gadgets and applications, the latest tech developments, simplified explanations of technological concepts and happenings, and more!
I think many of you would have understood what this term means, and for those who still don't know: Ransomware is a form of malicious software that, once it has taken over your computer, threatens you with harm, usually by denying you access to your data. The attacker demands a ransom or a payment from the victim, promising — not always truthfully — to restore access to the data upon payment.
Petya and WannaCry are some of the biggest ransomware attacks, which did a huge damage to both time and money.
How does it Work?
The way a ransomware works is that it encrypts all the data in your PC, which can be unencrypted only by an encryption key. This key is not easy to get and hence, finding a fix for the ransomware isn't easy even for a professional. These are spread by phishing attacks, spam or by an infected device. Many times these can spread to other devices on the same network.
Why make them?
The ransomware Petya and WannaCry were both made because a tool made by the NSA (National Security Agency) was leaked. It is because of this that such attacks were further distributed. Nowadays, Ransomware is either made to earn money from the ransom or to promote someone. Yes, you heard that right to promote someone. Ransomware is so common nowadays that people are promoting their goods and services for unlocking the user's access to their data. Some of the examples are:
Gaming Ransomware: Sounds really cool but is still destructive. It forces you to play the game Player Unknown Battlegrounds also known as PUBG, otherwise, you will lose your files. The aim of the developer was not destruction but just to promote fun.
Dhinchak Pooja Ransomware: Well, if you are not a fan of this person (at least I am not!) then you are going to hate this ransomware. It will play every song ever made by Dhinchak Pooja until you pay the ransom. Well, to be honest, I would rather pay the ransom or smash my computer to bits than listen to Dhinchak Pooja.
What should I do if my PC gets infected?
Well, there are only two ways: either you go to a cybersecurity specialist or you pay the ransom. Unfortunately, there is no assured consequence of paying the ransom– the encryption key is not guaranteed.
For starters, to protect yourself you should ignore fake sites and untrusted devices. Always keep a recent backup of your PC. Remember, these threats aren't going to disappear, they'll only expand! The sooner you grow vigilant and take heed of this advice, the better.
By: Rajmeet Singh, Amity International School, Noida
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Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash for PlayStation 4, and Accel World VS Sword Art Online for PS4 and PS Vita, both saw strong launches last week in Japan, but they didn't come close to Monster Hunter XX for Nintendo 3DS, which moved nearly 850,000 copies in its first week.
Even with such a big new game, the New 3DS LL couldn't come out on top on the hardware chart. Instead, the Nintendo Switch finished in 1st, moving nearly 50,000 units. The PS4 settled for 3rd, with week-on-week sales remaining flat.
According to Media Create, here's the 20 best-selling games at retail plus how each system sold in Japan from March 13 to March 19, 2017:


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Migos Involved in Highway Shootout
Migos was involved in a highway shootout in Miami early Friday morning that left the "Versace" trio unscathed.
According to The Florida Highway Patrol, the Atlanta rap group was set to perform at Cafe Iguana, but ended up at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a shooting.
A disagreement between the group and the management at the club stopped the performance. "They stated that there was a small altercation between management and them and they were driving back to South Beach to the hotel where they were staying," FHP Trooper Joe Sanchez told CBS Miami.
Following the nixed club appearance, the rappers were driving in a party van at 3:30 a.m. when another vehicle pulled up alongside them and started shooting.
There are reports that one of the group's bodyguards was shot in the leg and hospitalized, but Migos' manager tells TMZ that no one in the van was injured.
He claims that they returned fire at the shooters, saying, "There was at least 40 rounds being blasted on those n****s."
Their driver took them to the nearest hospital to make sure no one was injured.
While all three members are reportedly safe, the van was riddled with bullet holes and is currently being processed as part of the investigation.


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Claire says: Tony and I have been married nine years and we have four children, three boys and one girl. I believe that my husband is becoming very self-centered. He is a full-time public defender, and even though he works 60-plus hours a week, nearly half the money we live on comes from my job as an occupational therapist. When I ask him for help with the children or in maintaining the home, he says he can't because he needs time to prepare for his cases.
It's true that I agreed at the time to our arrangement, but I had no idea that I would be a slave to his career. I assumed that our marriage would be a priority and that we would have some fun time together and that he would share in some of the responsibilities. I don't know how long I can continue in this marriage. I often have fantasies of just escaping. If I didn't have children, then I would. Please advise me about what I can do. I'm desperate for an answer.
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Tony says: We agreed from the beginning of our marriage that I would be devoting a significant amount of my time to my career and that Claire would be responsible for everything else. I believe that things are now beginning to come together in my career, my reputation is building, and in the near future I will be able to open a successful private practice. I ask Claire to be patient and trust me and that all our efforts will soon bear fruit.
What do they do?
Claire makes it very clear that she feels victimized by Tony's focus on work, his "unwillingness" to help, his lack of commitment to the marriage, his absence as a father and the lack of parity in their financial contribution. She feels overworked and underappreciated, filled with resentment and disconnected. In short, Claire describes a relationship seemingly devoid of love and intimacy.
It appears Claire has been building up resentments, but so far has not taken the "risk" to change a situation that causes her so much pain. Their marriage sounds untenable and dangerously close to divorce, yet it appears Claire has not communicated any of what she feels to her husband.
Does Tony know how lonely Claire feels? Does he understand how much she misses their relationship? Would he be surprised to find out how desperate Claire is? How immediate is the loss of their marriage and break-up of the family?
Tony keeps looking to the future gains with little regard for the present situation and its effect on their marriage relationship. He thinks "a little suffering now" will be worth it in the long run.
The most important principle in resolving conflict in marriage relationships is to love one another as Christ has loved us (John 13:34). When conflict arises, the first step is self-examination ("Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?" 2 Corinthians 13:5).
Claire and Tony both need to take responsibility to change this negative situation into something positive. For Claire, acting like a helpless victim is an absolute guarantee for unhappiness and failure. Tony needs to "man up" and start being responsible for his role as husband and father in their marriage, instead of primarily seeking a rewarding career. Finding the courage to be proactive and taking control over their life is one of the main pathways to happiness and fulfillment for Claire and Tony.
We suggest an honest, written exchange in the following manner: Each of you take a piece of paper, draw a line down the middle and write "Resentments" at the top of the left side and "Wishes" at the top of the right side. List your resentments first ("I resent you for not spending time together as a family"). After making your list, go back and change each resentment into a wish on the right side ("I miss you and would like us to spend time together"). Notice the difference in how you feel when you change your resentments into wishes.
Share your list with each other in the spirit of wanting to create change, being careful not to lead with your negative feelings. A healthy dose of shared prayer will get you off on the right foot ("Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." James 5:16).
When we communicate to our spouse their value in our eyes, they will be able to accept difficult things we have to say. If negativity dominates your discussion, it's a strong indication that you will need professional marital therapy to help you through this difficult period.
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4 November 2013, 15:31 | Updated: 4 November 2013, 15:34
The One Direction man was seen going topless in a pair of skin-coloured shorts and waving a foam finger.
One Direction singer Harry Styles was seen dressing up as Miley Cyrus for Halloween.
A picture of the boyband star was uploaded to Instagram showing him sporting similar attire to that of the US singer's famous MTV VMAs 2013 performance.
Harry wears a pair of orange skin-coloured tight shorts and is seen waving a foam finger in the shot.
The One Direction man also sticks out his tongue in trademark Miley fashion.
Check out the picture of Harry dressed up as Miley Cyrus below: (Picture: Instagram)
Miley did her own pop star impression for Halloween this year as she dressed up in Lil Kim's VMAs 1999 purple dress.
Meanwhile, One Direction concluded their huge 'Take Me Home' world tour this weekend.
They will be back on the road in 2014 with their 'Where We Are' stadium tour.


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Six of Swords is a five-piece band from Toronto, Ontario. They put out an exciting demo in 2013 which was filled with the type of extreme music cuts that all brutal death metal fans would enjoy diving into. They have also been creating a buzz in the local scene, so it's about time they release some more material.
This new EP contains four tracks and is available for all to listen on Bandcamp. The first song, "Separation at the Seams," has a lot of Cannibal Corpse influence going on musically, while on the vocal side they could be described as sounding akin to Suffocation. The song contains lots of blasting and pummeling chops and has a memorable midsection.
On "Polar Vortex" the group dive bombs the listener's ears with tremolo picked riffs that are right down the alley of early Bolt Thrower and should be applauded for their technicality. Later crashing drums and hard-core breakdowns immediately create a fist throwing vibe. The song title for this one fits perfectly as the band is from the land of the polar vortex, that being Ontario, Canada. With this title the band does a fantastic job creating relatable material for all listeners that suffer living in a part of the world with four seasons.
The slow almost doomy start to "Lock the Cell" would almost make one think this was a different group but then endless blasts and annihilating cymbals take us back to the land of brutal death. Later the song has a nice change of pace again and one might assume they were listening to Crowbar as the sludge sounds are so thick that even a 20-ton bulldozer would have trouble dealing with it. The song could be said to really deliver at the 2:30 mark which is filled with lots of breakdowns and heavy doom riffs.
On "Secular World" they decide on the use of some echoing guitar effects which sound clear and precise on this loud recording. Later pinch harmonics are in full effect to slice and dice ear drums as well as some great bass work. The song changes again and displays some more heavy doom sounds and an Entombed style d-beat rhythm. The impact of the bass could be of importance as it contains the textured sound to the likeness of an Industrial album or even the great Godflesh.
Overall, this is a great EP and contains some great death and sludgy sounds. Some would say it leaves the listener wanting more but if you're a fan of both styles go check it out for yourself. Also, they are opening for Crowbar this summer in Toronto (June 23) so you might want to arrive early and check them out.
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Daniel joined our firm in 2018. He is currently studying his first LL.M. degree at the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar in Quito, Ecuador. His main practice area is administrative litigation, now specializing in Intellectual Property litigation. He handles oppositions, litigation, copyright matters, examinations, and administrative complaints. Always applying critical thinking to his cases, Daniel contributes with great perspectives for the firm and our clients.
- Applicability of copyright before the massive conversion to digital platforms of artistic and academic works, and its rapid distribution on the internet, 2017
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Diesel S.p.A. was able to assert its rights over their famous "D" design against a local manufacturer of clothing that intended to register a similar D4 design. Diesel S.p.A. filed an Andean opposition, based on their registration in Colombia which was first rejected by the Trademark Director. In Appeal, the IP Committee agreed on the likelihood of confusion and the prevalence of prior right in the Andean Community and rejected the application.


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By: Lucius O'Dell
A 79-year-old woman in Georgia took matters into her own hands when a man broke into her home and attempted to burglarize her residence.
Fox News reports:
In the midst of the alleged break-in, the woman shouted to the suspect, "I got something for you" before shooting a weapon, according to ABC News.
She later reportedly fired off a second shot after the individual managed to get inside and up to another floor of her home.
"I'm waiting on ya. When you come down them stairs, I'm gonna blow your damn brains out. I'm waiting," she shouted before taking the shot, according to ABC News.
"Deputies arrived on the scene and the suspect was apprehended without incident," a Jackson County Sheriff's Office press release said. "He was identified as Hans E. Rogers, age 20, with a Powder Springs address. Rogers was charged with Home Invasion and Burglary. The home owner and another occupant were unharmed during the incident."
Lucius O'Dell is a political writer and consultant, located in Colorado. Contact him at [email protected].


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The following is the second in a series of posts documenting the path of two Graduate nurses embarking on an unconventional Health Journey… This second article discusses connections made on the road.
I met Maggie and Chelsea at a Gypsy Nurse Meet & Greet in Knoxville back at the beginning of May 2013. Maggie and Chelsea were at that point, nearly Graduate Nurses, with only a few short days left of finals and Graduation. I'm still uncertain why they chose to attend the Travel Nurse Meet & Greet but I am thrilled to have met them and been invited along on their their unconventional journey of learning, exploration and travel…
The sun has been up for a solid two hours when I finally crawl out of my sleeping bag.
I stretch and greet the fresh morning air with a yawn, slip on sneakers and decide to go for a run. As I trot along the small paved rode in the campground, I look up and can see the very tip of the Tetons peeking up over the trees. My morning run has been what gives me a rhythm in this seemingly rhythmless lifestyle and also reminds me of how different each place is. Has it been a month? That seems so strange. Our time is now kept straight by location, rather than days of the week. The past few states — South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming — have given us peace of mind and a beautiful feeling of insignificance.
Our first night in South Dakota marked the beginning of our trip beyond the west shore of the mighty Mississippi. We left Minneapolis later than we intended (a trend we find easy to fall into every place we visit) and the sun was sinking fast. We both were nervous to drive into the Badlands at night and unsure of our next move. We focused on the setting sun, a red I have never experienced in nature, backed by a delicate, light pink. We both were mesmerized. We chose to chase what was left of the sun up a hill and watch it sink. There we sat on the hood of "Wildcat" (a two-door 2001 Chevy Cavalier) and observed the beauty of a sunset in a sky that seemed endless. Behind us, the full moon was on the rise. The two orbs shared the sky for the remainder of the sunset. This moment brought us peace and we decided to hunt a campsite here rather than ride on. Our curiosity led us down a little dirt road to a beautiful spot on the Missouri River where Lewis and Clark spent time during their expedition. We set up camp beneath the moonlight and reflected on the past week.
Our journey began at The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee
Here, we had a chance meeting with Ina May Gaskin, "the mother of midwifery," and her husband Steven outside The Farm Clinic.
We were guided through a three-hour tour of Frontier Nursing University and learned more about Mary Breckinridge, the Frontier Nursing Service, and her success in addressing the health needs of the rural Appalachian population in eastern Kentucky. We were graciously invited into the home of a midwife in Appleton, Wisconsin. She introduced us to the many medicinal herbs that can be used for maternal and child health and to her sister who practices acupuncture in Minneapolis. She also connected us with a midwife in La Farge, Wisconsin who works with the Mennonite and Amish communities and has success delivering high-risk twin and breech babies vaginally in the clinic which would be considered too high-risk and require cesarean section in a hospital.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota we visited Morning Star birth center and learned about its lending library where expecting families can check out books, dvds, and magazines about the birth process and other topics about which new parents may want to educate themselves. In Minneapolis, we contacted a craniosacral therapist and once again we were offered an invitation into a home, a gracious trend we are finding in the birthing community. While she answered our questions about craniosacraltherapy, she asked us to share our perspective on some ideas she is continuously exploring about birth. Also in Minneapolis, we were fortunate to meet with two malpractice lawyers, one who defends patients and one who defends doctors and nurses.
We drove through a herd of bison in the Badlands National Park.
We helped scout mountain goats and wrangled up six hens and a rooster in Montana. In the Grand Teton National Park, we wandered off the beaten path, which forced us to climb giant boulders that had fallen in a rockslide. This wandering was accidental, but provided us with a view of the Tetons that looked two-dimensional and uncovered the entirety of Hidden Falls that could not be seen from the trail.
We made it to Denver, Colorado in time for the Improving Birth rally on Labor Day. At the rally, we met local midwives and were invited to tour a well-known birth center in the area. In an effort to fit in while in Denver, we both threw up on Colfax Avenue on different days. One of us had food poisoning and the other had altitude sickness. While we were gaining our strength back from being under the weather, we visited Arches National Park in Moab, Utah on the rainiest day it will likely see all year.
In Salt Lake City, we met a kind woman who insisted on cooking us dinner and giving us a place to sleep for the night once she discovered we were traveling. In the morning, she insisted we take a loaf of bread, a box of wine, and our pick of cans from her pantry before leaving her house. At the hostel in Eugene, Oregon, we befriended a man who took us on an adventure to Umpqua hot springs, where nudity and friendly smiling strangers are in abundance. On our way back to Portland, we stopped in Aurora to cut into our new friend's watermelon. As we sat on the sidewalk devouring the melon, a car pulled up and the driver asked if we needed anything. She said her husband called her to let her know two Tennessee girls who "looked like they came right off The Farm" were parked in front of the clinic. As fate would have it, we were parked in front of a family health clinic that also serves as a birthing center. The woman asking if we needed anything was the midwife who started the clinic. It had been over a week since we sought contact with any midwives and this one seemed to find us.
We made our way into Seattle, Washington and with more good fortune were able to meet with Penny Simkin who has been working in the birthing community for 35-plus years as a birth advocate, physical therapist and doula.
We are deeply inspired by how diligently she is working to improve birth in our society and pass on what knowledge she has gained for assisting women during childbirth. She teaches child birth classes, has developed models for identifying and assisting pregnant women who have suffered abuse, and been a general advocate for safe and empowering child birth in the United States.
Like with matters of the heart, a breakdown in communication seems to be a major source of conflict between different parties in the birthing culture. This often creates a lack of support for different techniques and prevents the utilization of one another's strengths.
Each professional involved offers essential practices and tools that make birth safe and enjoyable.
In the midwives we meet, we see the power of support and a deep patient-physician relationship. Medically, we see that modern developments are saving lives when women's bodies are incapable of completing the task alone. Legally, we understand the value an unborn life has in our society. Birth will not only be enhanced by collaboration, but is truly dependent on such for success. Every person in the birthing community has an excellent and important perspective that, with respect and collaboration, could produce great outcomes.
We began this trip with 69,945 miles on the car, are now at 79,224, and are only half way through.
Maggie: We have gained valuable insight of both the birthing community and ourselves. We are most thankful to our families and friends old and new.
If you are in the field of 'birthing' and would like to connect with Maggie and Chelsea, you can follow them via Facebook Maggie and Chelsea. Currently in San Francisco; upcoming locations include: Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Monterey, Tuscon (AZ), Phoenix (AZ), Albequerque (NM), Toas (NM), and Austin (TX). Show them the support that the Gypsy Nurses can provide by linking them to your contacts, offering a coffee meet-up or just say hello!
I have to say that I am astounded by the connections that Maggie and Chelsea have made along the way. There is a community of nurses out there that are just waiting for an opportunity to share their love of nursing in a nurturing and productive way. Maggie and Chelsea's journey has re-affirmed for me the 'heart' that is behind the nursing profession. So much of the time, we are too busy to lend a hand, share an experience, provide mentorship. Let's all take Maggie and Chelsea's experiences and look to make nursing a more collaborative effort.


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Drywood Termite Control Services in Arizona
There are two Pest species of Drywood Termites in Arizona:
The Dark Western Drywood Termite (Incisitermes minor) and the Light Western Drywood Termite (Marginitermes hubbardi).
The Dark Western Drywood Termite (Incisitermes minor) is the most destructive Termite in the U.S. Adult Drywood Termites swarm during daylight hours usually during the months of May through early August in Arizona. They fly into attics and accessible areas of poorly vented houses. A favorite place for entry is in the crack created by drying plaster or stucco as it pulls away from window and doorframes. It is necessary for most Drywood Termites to get a purchase on the wood it intends to invade. Normally, Drywood Termites will not just land on wood tunnels effectively. However, if they can crawl down into cracks and crevices, their chances of tunneling successfully are greatly increased.
Dark Western Drywood Termite swarmers are about 7/16-1/2-inch long, including wings, which are 3/8-inch or longer. Alates of the Dark Western Drywood Termites have an orange brown head and pronotum (first segment of the thorax, behind the head), the abdomen is dark brown, wing membranes and pigmented veins are blackish. The soldiers have orange to reddish brown heads with whitish eyespots. Western Drywood Termites infest wood with a moisture content of 12% or less.
The Light Western Drywood Termite (Marginitermes hubbardi) is found in the Sonoran desert areas of California and Arizona. It is also referred to as the Southern Drywood Termite. This Termite has very similar habits to the Dark Western Drywood Termite but can tolerate drier conditions and higher temperatures.
Alates of the Light Western Drywood Termite are pale in color. Soldiers have a club-like third antennal segment almost as long as all the succeeding segments combined. This characteristic makes the species easy to distinguish from others.
The Light Western Drywood Termite reproductives are a uniform light chestnut brown in color, and about 7-8 mm in length without wings. This species swarms at dusk May through early September.
Both Termite species attack the sound dry wood in your Arizona property. These Termite species require no contact with the soil—living entirely within their food source.
Why be concerned about Drywood Termites?
In the U.S., Termites strike five times as many structures as fire, and do more economic damage annually than all tornados, hurricanes, and windstorms combined. Because property insurers do not cover Termite damage, property owners spend an estimated five billion dollars each year out of their pockets to repair these problems. When left untreated, Termites have the longest lifespan of any structural Pest—with individuals living up to 15 years under favorable conditions—and entire Termite colonies living in structures for even longer. In this time, Termites may feed on the wood of your structure until little is left but non-supportive remnants, leaving a structure that may be physically weakened and exorbitantly costly to repair.
Identifying Drywood Termite Infestations:
Generally, the first indirect sign of Drywood Termite infestation is the discovery of fecal pellets or the presence of alates (winged insects) on windowsills or near lights. Alates found inside the house (if windows and doors have been closed) are an indication of infestation within the structure. Another indication of infestation is the presence of discarded wings near emergence sites, on windowsills or caught up in cobwebs. The presence of alates outdoors is a natural phenomenon and is not an implication of structural infestation.
Drywood Termites spend their entire lives inside wood. They construct round "kick holes" in infested wood, through which the fecal pellets are eliminated from the galleries or tunnels. These pellets accumulate in small piles below the kick holes, or will be scattered if the distance between the kick hole and the surface below is very great. Fecal pellets also may be found caught in spider webs.
Fecal pellets are distinctive and used for identification of Drywood Termite infestation. Drywood Termite fecal pellets are hard, elongated, and less than 1/25-inch long. They have rounded ends and six flattened or concavely depressed sides with ridges at angles between the six surfaces. The characteristic shape results when the Drywood Termite exerts pressure on the fecal material to extract and conserve moisture in its hindgut. Typically, the pellets are a light tan in color with some black ones mixed in.
Dead trees, branches, brush and firewood from residential areas are the primary habitat of Drywood Termites. When land is cleared and houses or other buildings constructed, these structures are then subject to attack. Drywood Termites enter structures through attic or foundation vents, directly through or under wood shingles, under eaves and fascia boards, and through natural cracks, checks and joints in exposed wood trim, window and door frames and sills. Drywood Termite alates can penetrate flat wood surfaces, but prefer to wedge themselves into narrow places to begin tunneling. Most new homes are constructed on concrete slabs and have tile roofs. However, attic areas are normally vented and wood trim is still commonly used externally.
Preventing Drywood Termite Recurrence:
A successful Drywood Termite Pest Control program requires more than the application of pesticides. Such methods include the client's cooperation in properly preparing and maintaining the property being serviced.
Properly preparing and maintaining a Drywood Termite-free environment includes:
- reducing the potential for Drywood Termite infestations,
- preventing Drywood Termite entry,
- removal of infested wood, and
- applying chemicals for remedial treatment
Treating Drywood Termite Infestations:
There are several alternatives for dealing with Drywood Termite infestations or damage, depending on the extent of the problem. This places great importance on an extremely accurate inspection of the structure. Among them:
Wood Replacement:
Where Drywood Termite infestation is limited, remove and replace damaged wood, preferably with pressure-treated wood that will protect against both Drywood Termites and wood decay. It may be more practical to have your Pest Control operator apply special formulations of wood preservatives. They penetrate fairly deeply into unpainted wood surfaces, particularly cut ends and structural joints. Certain precautions are necessary to protect ceilings and painted surfaces from staining.
If Drywood Termite infestation is widespread or suspected in areas that cannot be inspected or replaced (such as wood shingles, between walls, or in eaves or attics), fumigation is a control alternative. First, a structure is completely enveloped in gas-proof tarpaulins or heavy plastic sheeting. Masonry construction with flat, composition shingle roofs may be sealed around the doors, windows, and vents. Then a fumigant gas is released into the structure. The gas penetrates into cracks, crevices, void areas, and directly into wood to kill Drywood Termite colonies. Lethal concentrations are contained by the tarpaulins long enough to permit uniform penetration deep into all infested areas.
Despite its effectiveness, there are disadvantages to fumigation. It does not leave any chemical residue to deter future Drywood Termite infestation. Fumigation is extremely hazardous and the occupants of the home may have to vacate for several days. Also, fumigation is labor-intensive and requires the specialized knowledge of a licensed, professional Pest Control firm and is expensive. Fumigation as a treatment for Drywood Termites requires special certification because of the extreme hazard. It is imperative to remove all household pets, plants, and food products from the property prior to treatment.
Your WATTS Pest Prevention technician will be involved closely with you to educate you regarding Drywood Termite Control, ensuring you are aware of what you must do to assist us with a successful plan. This will include tips that only you, as the property owner, can ensure are completed. Some things your WATTS Pest Prevention technician will do as part of our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
Pest Control products, if misused, can potentially poison or otherwise harm you, your children, or your pets.PLEASE NOTE:
Professional pesticides are only permitted for use by your licensed Pest Control professional! When their use is deemed necessary, WATTS Pest Prevention technicians follow stringent policies and procedures governing such use
We utilize an Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) approach for Arizona Pest Control. This comprehensive approach includes:
- Inspection - Service specialists conduct a thorough inspection of the property.
- Identification - Pests are identified for appropriate control measures.
- Environmental Modification - All possible environmental modification solutions are considered prior to any material application.
- Material Application - When a thorough inspection has been performed, a proper identification has been assessed, and all environmental modification options have been made (if applicable), a material application will be performed in a judicious, environmentally responsible manner.
During the Termite Inspection Phoenix AZ, our technicians are looking at three specific areas: soil, wood and water in conjunction with a customized Termite Treatment Phoenix AZ program.
The following Arizona Termite Control applies to: soil - most Termites are subterranean (colonies built in-ground) with mud tubes leading from underground to above ground food sources; wood - Termites consume cellulose (in wood) as their primary foodstuff; water - Termite survival depends on available water source(s).
Along with our professional Termite Treatment Phoenix, there are steps you can take to enhance our Termite Control protocols. Soil: do not use mulch near building(s); remove brush / vegetation near building(s). Wood: use only treated lumber on structures having direct wood-to-ground contact; never bury waste lumber or wood scraps; remove dead trees, stumps and roots. Water: fix all water leaks (internal and external); eliminate standing / pooling water; periodically clean gutters and waterlines. Miscellaneous: seal all cracks / holes in foundation(s); ensure structure(s) (including attic / crawl space) are properly ventilated.
Price Promise - At WATTS Pest Prevention, we are committed to operate in a financially sound manner, considering every cost incurred, in order to provide superior services at extremely reasonable rates to you, our customer.
Product Promise - WATTS Pest Prevention is committed to not only being environmentally responsible with the materials that we use, by utilizing technologically advanced measures such as I.P.M. (Integrated Pest Management) and low impact materials approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and certified with the N.O.P. (National Organic Program), we also choose to conduct our day-to-day business operations with these same considerations toward being environmentally responsible.
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As RVers travelling this diverse country, we probably spend a fair chunk of our time checking out the tourist attractions in the towns and regions through which we pass. Those attractions are many and varied and can make travelling both interesting and educational.
Museums, historical villages, statues, monuments, art galleries, aquariums, zoos, nature displays, national parks, factories, industrial displays and, of course, giant "everythings", to name just a few.
The preferences of individual RVers will naturally depend on a number of factors, such as age, interests, health and physical abilities and whether they're travelling with kids (and the age of those kids). While not all attractions appeal to every traveller, the majority are interesting, fun or educational — or all three — and, as such, appeal at least a little to most of us.
But have you ever visited a tourist attraction which simply left you cold? An attraction which seemed out of place with its surroundings, or even inappropriate?
What got me thinking along these lines was a proposal last year to build a statue of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, on Magnetic Island off Townsville in North Queensland. The proponents claimed that Assange had spent some of his childhood on the island (others disputed this claim) and deserved to be immortalised with a monument.
According to media reports, local tourism operators weren't so sure — and I think their concern was justified.
"Maggie", as it's known locally, is just a half hour's ferry ride from Townsville and is both a suburb of the coastal city and a tourist destination. As well as a really relaxed lifestyle, the island also boasts an array of natural beauty, from its fringing coral reefs and picturesque bays and coastline, to the rugged mountains that tower over most of the island.
Now, no matter what you think of Julian Assange, whether he's a hero or a villain, I reckon beautiful Maggie is no place for a statue of him — or almost anyone else for that matter. It would be an affront to the peace, beauty and laid back lifestyle which lures visitors to one of the north's lesser-known holiday spots.
What do you reckon? Do you agree with me? Or would Maggie tourism benefit from having a statue of Mr Assange gracing its shores?
Also, tell us what sort of tourist attractions appeal to you. I'm sure tourism authorities would love to know. What gets you to stop for an hour, a day or a week to explore and experience all that a town or region has to offer. Do you like historic, natural or man-made attractions (to name just a few of the types on offer)?


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Trump's Ongoing Assault on the 'Administrative State'
Among those alarmed by FBI Director James Comey's firing last week are surely many federal workers, who may see it as emblematic of Donald Trump's deliberate attack on the nation's 2.7 million civil servants.
Trump's eagerness to fire government employees, for political or other reasons, has been on display since his campaign pledge to freeze federal hiring and end "waste, fraud and abuse." Presidential chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon put it more bluntly following Trump's election, pledging the "deconstruction of the administrative state."
Some of Trump's firings, such as his dismissals of Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and federal prosecutor Preet Bharara, have raised questions about his motives. Like Comey, Yates, and Bharara—who refused to step down alongside 45 other U.S. attorneys asked to resign—were conducting Trump-linked investigations.
Other firings, such as Trump's order that all Obama-appointed political ambassadors leave their posts by Inauguration Day, drew criticism but were not entirely unexpected. Trump's bigger and more ominous agenda, which is shared by Republicans on Capitol Hill, is not just to shrink government but to throw out the due process rules, benefits, collective-bargaining rights, and anti-patronage laws that have protected civil servants for more than a century.
The most immediate threat to federal workers comes in the form of a Senate bill that ostensibly would make it easier to remove badly performing employees at the Veterans Health Administration. The GOP-authored bill, a response to the scandal over VA workers who falsified records documenting long wait times for veterans, has four Democratic cosponsors and is moving quickly on Capitol Hill.
But critics say the bill is the first step in a GOP effort to make it easier to fire workers at federal agencies government-wide. The bill would enable supervisors to fire employees with far less evidence than is now required, and gives VA workers a much shorter window in which to respond. The bill's authors say it would protect whistleblowers, but labor leaders representing federal workers say it would have the opposite effect and discourage them from coming forward.
If Congress approves the VA legislation—an even more anti-worker version of the bill has already passed the House—expect copycat bills targeting every agency in government, says Jacqueline Simon, policy director for the American Federation of Government Employees. The upshot, she predicts, would be a drastic change in how federal employees are hired and fired, upending the merit-based system established by the 1883 Pendleton Act, which set out to end the patronage system of the Gilded Age.
"Everybody's talking about pillars of democracy being under attack, and there's a lot of concern for the press and the courts," says Simon. "But an apolitical civil service is also a pillar of democracy, and it's a very underappreciated pillar."
The VA bill currently in the Senate is being sold as a tool to make it easier to fire bad employees, but is really "designed to kill off and bury the apolitical civil service," testified AFGE President J. David Cox Sr. at a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. He pointed to numerous studies examining civil service removal procedures, including one by the Government Accountability Office, that blame slow firings not on bureaucratic government rules but on managers who fail to properly document poor performance.
"At issue is whether the United States, the most advanced country in the world and the leading democracy, will continue to have a merit-based career civil service, selected, promoted and retained on the basis of ability and competence, or whether we will descend back into 19th-century corruption and all the maladministration of government that brought us," said Cox in his prepared testimony.
The government does need more flexible employment rules to attract younger, high-skilled workers, says Don Kettle, a professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, but changes should not come at the expense of the merit system. Creating a patchwork of hiring and firing rules that vary from one agency to the next would undermine that system, he warns. The VA bill has triggered a much larger debate that could, he says, reverberate throughout the government.
"This is part of a large-scale plan that is, in fact, backed by a fairly concerted strategy—and its goal is to try to break the back of the civil service system," says Kettle.
One reason some Democrats support the bill, say AFGE officials, is that they fear retribution from the conservative advocacy group Concerned Veterans for America, which receives funding from the billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch, and which spent $3.5 million supporting Republicans in last year's Senate contests. "People are terrified of Koch brothers money," says Simon. "Even Democrats. They've got people running scared."
Federal workers are scared, too. From the Trump transition team's demands for the names of Energy Department employees who had worked on climate issues, to his clashes with the Central Intelligence Agency, Trump has put government employees on edge from day one. His proposed budget included deep cuts to several agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency.
In lieu of a hiring freeze, his budget chief, Mick Mulvaney, has now directed all agencies to develop a plan to reduce their workforces by June 30. Even if workers remain in the federal government, they may lose basic protections. The bigger risk is that politically motivated firings could bring back the graft and patronage that were common in the 19th century, threatening the integrity of a U.S. government already under fire.
"Make no mistake about it, this is a very big debate that's erupted," says Kettle. "And the effort to make it easier to fire employees at the VA is the point of the spear."


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I went to Malmö, in southern Sweden, by train last weekend. My husband had a work trip, so I decided to tag along. However, his work paid for a first class train ticket and I bought a second-class train ticket. I'm just looking out the window anyway, so why spend extra money?
It turns out that there was a problem with the train that showed up, so my train car was a first-class car instead of second, so it turns out I got to ride in a first class car anyway. The only difference was that there was more room and you could get free oranges. Again, not really worth an extra 500 SEK in my opinion. In the "real" first class, my husband also got breakfast included, but it was about the same as you would get on an airplane – yogurt and weird bread.
I took a few photos out the window on my way. We finally had snow after not having any for the past few months, so the scenery was nice.
A friend asked me if there were any more differences between my second class car and the first class. I told her the first class car got to look at tropical beaches through their windows.


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The Judge
Sometimes it feels like we are in a constant courtroom: We, all of us, constantly judge other people. And I mean, constantly. The person you see on TV, the person that walks by you on the street, the person that comes to your door when you get a delivery. The judging can be based on all sorts of things: How they look, smell, walk, sit, or do something, what they say, what they believe, who they love. It usually doesn't even happen consciously, it is something you do automatically.
Judging is not always a bad thing, but we judge people too much and too soon. In the past month or so, I've been consciously looking at when and how I judge, and I was shocked at how often I do it, sometimes based on, well, nothing special. A quote I hear on the news, a tweet. Yes, even - sometimes - on how they look. I was shocked.
The effect on the people being judged can be horrible. It can make people insecure, it can create an atmosphere of hostility, it creates a society or community in which we don't dare ask, or even show our vulnerable side.
In The Art of Asking, Amanda Palmer talks about her time as a living statue in the streets of Boston. About how she found out that she could earn a stable living being a living statue. And it isn't just about standing there, she actually created a connection. Her goal was to create a connection between her as a statue and the people giving her money. But then people shout at her "get a job!" as if being a living statue isn't a real job. Those people judged her, without even knowing her and why she was doing this. They simply discarded the possibility of this being a real job while for her, it was a real job.
Last week, I was chatting to a friend. We were talking about, well, life, work, etc. At some point, it was clear something was bothering him, and he didn't dare ask for help. He was honest and told me he was afraid that I would judge him. Of course, he didn't know I had so consciously been observing my own judgements of others. Especially with friends though, especially when they ask for help, I do not judge. I do not want to judge. Because asking for help is a big step. Big enough for me to know that - apparently - help is necessary. And if I can help, I will. Without judgement. Eventually, the question was asked, and I helped. Problem solved.
Some time ago, I wrote:
Asking is easy if you just do it. Once you start thinking about it, it becomes hard.
I didn't really go into why it was hard once you start thinking about it. I guess it mostly has to do with judgement. You are afraid the person you ask for help will judge you, will think you are stupid, will think that you acted stupid, will think you are weak.
We miss information
The worst thing is: we miss information when we make useless judgements. Usually, they are made based on assumptions. They believe in God? Why are they so stupid! They believe in Allah? They must support violence. They vote for the right-wing populist party? They must be racist. They are fat? They must eat bad. They use PHP? They are not real programmers. A woman? She must be the front-end developer or designer. A conference with mostly male speakers? They must not have made an effort to get in female speakers. That guy stole something? Such a stupid criminal.
It is easy to judge people, but perhaps if you knew more about the situation, you wouldn't jump to conclusions that quickly: Perhaps the guy that stole something did so because he has a hungry kid at home and recently lost his job. Perhaps stealing something was his last, desperate attempt at taking care of his kid. Perhaps the person voting for the right-wing populist party does so because they disagree with the economic policy of your government, and no other party has a strong opinion against that policy. Perhaps the fat person is simply ill.
The effect
The effect of my conscious effort to look at my judgement and trying to do less of it is interesting. I feel like I am more open to other people and to their ways of seeing things. I also experience less negativity. You usually judge other people because you do not agree with them based on the limited information you have, which usually leads to a verdict: They are not cool, they did not do what they should have done, they are stupid, they are worthless, they live an unhealthy life, their belief is stupid, they are sinners. Do you see what all these verdicts have in common? Negativity. Trying to reduce the useless judgements has surely reduced the negativity in my head and in my life. What do I gain from judging the person on TV? Nothing. At all.
Our community, the PHP community, has been becoming less and less friendly. We seem to judge more these days, and be very vocal about it. It splits us up into groups, smaller groups of likeminded people. And that is a shame. Sure, we've had framework "wars", CMS "wars", etc, but most of that was more like a bunch of joking between friends. These days, once we disagree with eachother, sometimes it goes much further than joking.
It can be different. Since "finding" Amanda Palmer last year, I've been getting more and more impressed with her community. Of course, Palmer is very vocal about welcoming everyone and spreading love and joy, so the people that are her fan are more likely to take that up, but I'm so impressed with it all. It feels so much more friendly and welcoming. And people are actually willing to share their fears, their loss, their personal stories. People accept everyone for who they are, and support them when they need it.
I think we, the PHP community, should try and be more like that. Judge less, and be more open and welcoming. If we do that, and don't judge the next woman, man, gay person, vegetarian, rabbi, junior developer, WordPress developer, broke person, left-wing voter, right-wing voter, non-voter, anarchist, rapper, grumpy person, etc then I believe we will be a more diverse community. You will feel better because you have less negativity in your life, and the other person will also feel better, because they will feel welcome, not feel judged. It is a small change in your mindset. Not an easy one, but not a big one either.


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Backyard Basketball
In Backyard Basketball your aim is to become one very accurate free shot thrower. You'll use your mouse to control the entire game. Watch the power meter as it goes up and down from green to red. When it gets to the power you want, click your mouse to set the power. Then watch the dots on the backboard. One will move left to right and the next one moves up and down. Try to click the mouse to center those as much as you can. You get ten shots. Can you make all ten? As the levels progress, the dots will move faster and the accuracy will be less forgiving. Do you have what it takes to be the Free Shot King or Queen? Try now in Backyard Basketball!
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- Bedroom
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- Shelving & Storage
- Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Accessories
- Office Furniture
- Bathroom
- Hallway & Storage
- Children's Furniture
This wooden garden lounge set is an ideal choice for you to relax and enjoy the weather, take a nap or have a chat with your family or friends. With a timeless pallet design, the wooden sofa set adds a touch of rustic charm to your patio, garden or living room.
Made of solid pinewood, this outdoor furniture set is highly durable and weather-resistant. This sofa set has a solid construction and requires little maintenance. Additionally, the modular design also makes it possible to place the set in any arrangement as per your taste.
Note: In order to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, we recommend you to protect it with a waterproof cover.
- Color: Gray
- Material: Solid pinewood
- Corner/Middle sofa dimensions: 25″ x 25″ x 24.6″ (L x W x H)
- Footstool/Table dimensions: 25″ x 25″ x 11.2″ (L x W x H)
- Assembly required: Yes
- Delivery contains:
- 3 x Corner sofa
- 2 x Middle sofa
- 1 x Footstool/Table
|48.95 kg
Product Assembly
IMPORTANT: We understand that you may be excited to assemble your new item(s). However, it is even more important to ensure that once you've unpacked your new item(s), you have inspected them for damage and counted all of the parts to ensure that everything is complete and damage free. Moreover, we suggest that you keep your product packaging in the case that a return is needed. Lastly, please DO NOT proceed to assemble any item if it is damaged or missing any parts. In the unlikely event that this is the case, please contact us ASAP so that we can provide you with the most efficient and convenient solution.