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New York Total Foreclosure Activity Increased in Second Quarter; Down Overall from Previous Year
Foreclosure Filings Rise in Counties Surrounding New York Metro Area
July 27, 2009
New York, N.Y.: The New York State Banking Department and RealtyTrac® released New York county-level foreclosure statistics for the second quarter ending June 30, 2009. According to RealtyTrac there were foreclosure filings on 13,664 properties in New York during the second quarter, representing a 15 percent decrease compared to the second quarter of last year and a 24 percent increase over the previous quarter.
While the decrease year over year compares favorably to the national 20 percent increase, the 24 percent increase over the previous quarter is well above the national increase of 11 percent. Still, New York's overall ranking continued to improve, dropping from 37th at the end of the first quarter to 39th.
Orange County, with 643 foreclosure filings in the second quarter, had an increase of more than 61 percent from the first quarter of 2009. It also had the highest ratio of filings in the state, with one in 208 households with a foreclosure filing in the second quarter. Nearby Rockland and Putnam were also in top five counties based on the ratio of households impacted, with one in 264 and one in 272 homes with a foreclosure filing in the second quarter of 2009. The three counties, home to many New York City commuters, represent the spread of foreclosures outside of the immediate metro areas.
"Quarterly increase trends, such as the ones we are seeing in Orange County, are a strong reminder that the crisis is not over and we must continue to find sustainable, affordable ways to keep families in their homes," said Richard H. Neiman, Superintendent of Banks for New York. "Without solutions that continue to build on the state's foreclosure prevention efforts, such as those proposed by Governor Paterson last month, New York may see those numbers increase year to year as well."
In June, Governor David A. Paterson introduced the 2009 Foreclosure Prevention Bill that would build upon the mortgage lending reform law enacted in 2008 by expanding required protections such as the pre-foreclosure notice and mandatory settlement conferences to include all loans closed before Sept. 1, 2008, not just subprime mortgages. The bill would also expand the scope of counseling and legal services established through a fund created in last year's budget.
"While New York state overall continues to maintain a relatively low foreclosure rate compared to other states, thanks in part to the state's foreclosure prevention efforts, there are still local pockets with substantial increases in foreclosure activity," said Rick Sharga, RealtyTrac Senior Vice President. "It's a positive sign that most New York counties experienced a decrease in foreclosure activity from a year ago, but it would be concerning if the elevated quarter-over-quarter increases we saw in the second quarter continue in the second half of the year."
Below are some notable findings:
Compared to the first quarter, in the second quarter the same counties comprised the top ten most impacted by foreclosure filings, although the order among those counties has changed. Queens County, which had dropped to second place in the last quarter, is back in first place, followed closely by Nassau and Suffolk.
Areas of the state continue to be disproportionately impacted, with the top 20 counties representing 96 percent of total filings in the state. All but five of those counties worsened in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2009.
Only 25 of the 62 counties in the state saw decreases in foreclosure filings in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2009.
Nassau County saw a sharp increase of 95 percent when compared to the number of foreclosure filings in the first quarter of 2009. Suffolk County remained relatively flat with a decrease of almost two percent.
The following tables with second quarter 2009 data are accessible on the Banking Department Web site:
Top twenty counties in New York for foreclosure filings
Foreclosure filings alphabetically by county for all 62 counties
Foreclosure filings by percentage of filings for all 62 counties
About the Banking Department
TheNew York State Banking Department is the regulator for all state-chartered banking institutions, virtually all of the United States offices of international banking institutions, all of the State's mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers, check cashers, money transmitters and budget planners. The aggregate assets of the depository institutions supervised by the Banking Department are more than $2.2 trillion. In addition to regulating banking institutions, the Banking Department is active in informing and educating all New Yorkers on banking matters. To contact the Banking Department, please call 1-877-BANK-NYS or visit our Web site at www.dfs.ny.gov.
About RealtyTrac®
RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com) is the leading online marketplace of foreclosure properties, with more than 1.5 million default, auction and bank-owned listings from over 2,200 U.S. counties, along with detailed property, loan and home sales data. Hosting more than 3 million unique monthly visitors, RealtyTrac provides innovative technology solutions and practical education resources to facilitate buying, selling and investing in real estate. RealtyTrac's foreclosure data has also been used by the Federal Reserve, FBI, U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee and Banking Committee, U.S. Treasury Department, and numerous state housing and banking departments to help evaluate foreclosure trends and address policy issues related to foreclosures.
Foreclosure Filings for Top Twenty Counties in New York – 2nd Quarter 2009
Foreclosure Filings by County (All Property Types) – 2nd Quarter 2009
Foreclosure Filings by County Ranked by Percent of State Filings – 2nd Quarter 2009
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Best Camping Stove Reviews
Camping is a past time that became popular in the early 20th century, and today flocks of people travel hundreds and sometimes even thousands of miles to spend the week on a picturesque campsite and escape the "real world".
It goes without saying that there is a massive list of equipment that is generally required on camping holidays but we are going to be talking about the camping stove in particular.
To begin with we have compiled the top 10 best camping stove list which can be seen below, starting with the best seller at the top. The list is arranged as follows:
- Top 10 camping cookers ranking position (as per Amazon best sellers)
- Stove image – image sourced from suppliers website
- Description of stove (includes link to check best prices on Amazon) – in the chart we have only written a short summary but be sure to click on the pictures to read our own in depth reviews
- Rating out of 5 (as supplied by customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk) – these products have been bought and tested many times over and honestly reviews by the people that purchased them
Note: Click on the image to see our detailed and in depth review of each stove
Top 10 Best Selling Camping Stoves
Rating (out of 5)
|Campingaz Camp Bistro
A small, portable and convenient stove. Ideal for camping trips and beach visits
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|Campingaz Camping Chef Stove
Versatile camping stove and grill in one from Campingaz
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|Yellowstone 3 Burner Cooker & Grill
A compact oven and grill combination with 3 burners that utilises gas
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|Yellowstone Portable Gas Stove
Portable gas stove with convenient carry case that operates with liquid butane gas cylinders
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|Portable Butane Camping Gas Stove
Multi-use portable gas cooker complete with carry case & 2 free gas cylinders
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|Marksman Lightweight Camp Stove
Lightweight and durable is what makes this camp stove stand out from the crowd
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|Mini Trangia Cookset Stove
Another lightweight and versatile stove complete with cookset and spirit burner
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|Folding Solid Fuel Stove
This unique folding camp stove is very sturdy and uses solid fuel
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|Campingaz Twister Plus Piezo Gas Stove
This clever stove uses stands on the cylinder it operates from making it compact
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|Vango Compact Gas Stove
Easy to use compact gas stove in a neat little carry box with wind resistant features
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This video is a quick walkthrough of the top 10 list:
When else might you use a camp stove?
A camping stove is a real piece of versatile equipment, and I am not just talking to you campers out there. My own stove has been known to save my bacon (and cook it). Here is a small list of other times my gas stove has come in handy:
- During power cuts: They happen at random and so you just don't know when it is going to happen. I had 2 power cuts that last more than a day just last year, right in the middle of winter. Thankfully I had my travel stove in the garage which meant we were still able to eat hot meals and have a nice hot cup of coffee.
- Household gas supply out: Now I know that not everyone has a separate gas bottle for their household cooker, but my parents do. On bank holidays and other occasions local grocery stores may be closed for the day meaning that you have to be prepared and ensure you have enough gas to see you through… But who has time to think about that? That's why it is a great idea to get super prepared and invest in a portable stove.
- Hiking: Many hikers are also campers, especially if you are the "hardcore" type who will hike for days through woods and forest. Hikers need to eat too! Due to the size and weight of most of the portable camp stoves they fit nicely in a hiker's backpack and can be quickly set up and cleared away whilst filling the hiker's belly with a nice warm cup of soup.
- Caravanning / motorhoming: As you have probably noticed from reading the other 3 points above, it can never hurt to be prepared. Caravans and motorhomes run on a separate Calor gas bottle that could run out or the cooker or grill could suddenly stop working in the middle of your 4 week trip to the South of France. Wouldn't it be a really great idea to have a backup plan? Most of the gas canisters that the stoves operate from are available throughout Europe – this is not the case with all so please check with your local retailer.
What types are available?
There are a large number of different types, shapes and sizes of stoves available on the market. You have the compact folding ones with their own matching carry case, the really tiny backpacking stoves that fit snug with your sleeping bag and other bits, the large camping kitchens where size is not really an object, among many others. There are also various fuel sources that the the different stoves use to operate, please see the following list:
- Gas camping stoves: These stoves generally tend to use either the dumpy fat gas cylinders or the long and thin gas cartridges to power them, it will depend on what sort of stove you are using as to which canister you are going to need to use. The flat stoves will normally have a compartment for you to slide the long thin cartridge in, whilst the stand-up stoves usually utilise the cylinder itself as a stand. Gas is probably the most efficient power source as you have instant heat – but it comes with a price as the gas is generally more expensive. But gas is easy to come by throughout UK and most of Europe and you can use it in the middle of a field or forest with ease.
- Electric camping stoves: There are only a few portable electric stoves on the market. This is mainly due to the fact that needing to be near a 240V mains socket to use one kind of takes away many of the benefits of owning a portable stove as we discussed above. That being said, an electric stove is cheaper to run than a gas one as if you are using it on a campsite, many include electric hookup in the price. The few designs that can be found online are impressive and extremely unique. My personal favourite is in the form of a single electric hot plate with a temperature gauge – I think this is a great little piece of equipment that would make a nice add-on in your caravan or motorhome if you only have gas hobs.
- Solid fuel camping stoves: There are various different designs of stoves that operate on solid-fuel specially meant for camping. Although they do seem to have many similarities in their appearance. Most are round and have an opening at the bottom to place the solid fuel that will be used to power the stove. In most cases the solid fuel is in the form of a small white block (known as "solid fuel tablets) that resembles a bar of soap. This power source gives off tremendous heat and burns for a long period of time making it very cost effective and efficient. Do remember to check the dates on your fuel blocks though as they can degrade over time.
In summary of the different fuel sources I would recommend you go with a camping gas stove for the reasons I mention above; can use it near enough anywhere, can replace / refill gas throughout UK & Europe and is useful for many other things besides camping.
How to choose the best stove for you
I have already spent some time above talking about the different uses for the various types of stove so this may have already given you a better idea of which would suit you best. But just because I want to be extra helpful I have composed a list of questions that you should answer and have ready as you continue you search for the camp stove:
- When will you be using the stove? Do you go camping, hiking, backpacking, caravanning etc? Your answer to this question should be able to provide some guidance on at least what fuel source is required.
- How often will you use it? If you are going to use it regularly, like several times a day and you are hiking – you have got to consider that solid tablet fuel stoves would probably not be ideal as you would be using a lot of the tablets. A gas stove would almost certainly suit you best in this circumstance.
- How much storage space do you have? Obviously if it just you and a backpack it is going to be a little difficult to cart around a giant camp kitchen! Whereas caravans have far more in the way of storage – another question to ponder on.
- How much have you got to spend? Cost is always a major consideration for anybody looking to make a purchase. The prices of these stoves can range from £5 to well over £50 each – you will then of course need to take into account the cost of the fuel required to power it.
- Which one do you like best? This may seem trivial but I know some people pay a lot of attention to the aesthetics of a product, a bad looking stove would lose to a handsome one with certain people I know.
Over to you
Thanks for reading this far! I really hope that I have been able to help you in your search. Please do leave any comments or questions on a camping stove you have in the area below and the community and I shall be happy to help. Also, if you have any top tips of your own We'd love to hear from you.


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More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, but most of them do not even know it. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thin and weak. Often there are no symptoms until a bone fracture occurs. A fracture can be painful and may have a major impact on your lifestyle.
The Magee Osteoporosis and Bone Health Program provides diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis for women and men. We balance the latest technology in bone density measurement with a personal, caring approach to ensure that you receive bone care with the attention and respect you deserve.
Some women and men are more at risk for osteoporosis.
Those who are on certain medications (including steroids, certain cancer treatment medications, excess thyroid hormones, anti-seizure medicines, and heparin) that can cause bone loss:
To find out if your bones are thinning, your doctor may ask you to have a bone mineral density exam called a DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). This simple, painless procedure, which takes about 20 minutes, is used to measure the density of bones in the hip and spine.
Currently, bone density testing is the best way to determine if any specific steps need to be taken to protect bone health, or if some type of treatment will be needed.
Bone density testing is available at the following Magee Womancare Centers:
To schedule a DXA exam, contact your nearest Magee Womancare Center.
If your DXA shows that you have low bone mass or osteoporosis, your doctor may recommend that you change your diet, become more active, or take calcium and vitamin D. In addition, your doctor may prescribe medication.
Most insurance carriers, including Medicare, cover the DXA exam for people at risk for osteoporosis and for all women age 65 and older. If you have questions about your coverage, please check with your insurance carrier.
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Kanye Explains Why He Brought Jesus Onstage
"We do plays all the time, where people play Jesus."
The big news from the opening night of Kanye's Yeezus tour (aside from the fact that the set is insanely complicated and possibly why he had to postpone Sunday night's show) is that 'Ye brings an actor onstage to play Jesus. Why did Kanye bring Jesus onstage? Because "we do plays all the time, where people play Jesus." And because "What's awesome about Christianity is that we're allowed to portray God." Also, as the album title would suggest, Jesus is important to Kanye: "People say, I wanna be like Mike. I say, I wanna be like Christ." Please allow him to explain further in this Wild 94.9 interview, done hours before he asked Kim Kardashian to PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!! (Congrats again.)


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Dawn Duran is a licensed physical therapist with a Master of Health Sciences degree and nearly 20 years of clinical experience in the field. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Dawn was a Division I collegiate volleyball player, and upon graduation she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). In addition, Dawn completed extensive training to obtain Stott Pilates Rehabilitation certification and used this knowledge both in clinical practice and as a fitness instructor. Dawn is committed to staying current in her field of expertise, and this project was adopted with the goal of updating Swedish Drill using modern health science principles.
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Swedish Drill is something frequently referenced throughout Charlotte Mason's six volumes. Soundness of body was a primary goal of incorporating this form of physical education into her schools in keeping with her philosophy dedicated to the development of the whole child. Yet today we know very little about Swedish Drill and what it looked like when implemented. Charlotte Mason educators often wonder if it is something that should be incorporated into their own [home] schools or if it is just an outdated method of physical activity. My desire is to help you see what Swedish Drill looks like in practice and convince you that it is still highly beneficial as an activity to implement in the education of your children.
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If you have decided to conduct your business from home or if you have just decided to start working from home by telecommuting, it is a very good idea that you have an area in your home that will accommodate you and the job that you will be doing. So it is very important that when setting up your work at home office you follow some basic rules to help accomplish the task.
In order to be able to concentrate on your work at home and to make sure that your have a high productivity level it is extremely important that you have a good work area set up in your home.
When deciding where to establish your home office you need to consider the fact that it should be in a well lit area with plenty of air. You should take into consideration what the year round conditions will be in the area that you choose. Lighting is very important and when buying light for your office you need to consider what the task is and how much light will be needed. Make sure the lighting is bright enough year round and that it is uniform throughout the room. You should also consider ventilation as well. It is very difficult to work under stuffy conditions so make sure there is plenty of air, even if that means setting up a fan to circulate the air around you.
Another important thing you need to consider is the location of your office space. You office set up should be as far away from distractions as you can possibly get it. For instance some of the places you should avoid having your space around would be the kitchen, the front door and any other area that has a lot of traffic from family and friends.
After you have found an area you have designated as your office work space, the next thing you should concentrate on is the organization of your supplies you are going to need. It is important that what supplies you use are organized in a way that is going to make your work more efficient. Always make sure to have handy the supplies that you might use on a daily basis and find a place to store the items that you only use occasionally.
Make sure that you have everything set up in your home office so that the set up promotes efficiency. It is important to arrange things that will help you work better a long with ensuring that you have plenty of room to work in, so that you are comfortable.
It is advisable that the only things that you have in your work space are the things that have something to do with your business or job that you are performing. Make sure that you get rid of any clutter that has nothing to do with the work you will be performing in your home office area. If it is not possible to rid yourself of all of the clutter then it is advisable that they are arranged out of your work area vision. You need to have a psychological separation from your virtual work world and your home world.
If there is no separate room that you can use for your home office you can still set up an area in the corner of a room where this area is specifically meant for your home office work. Although this will suffice, the main drawback for this is that there might be a lot of distractions, something you will have to self discipline yourself against.


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Who Won the Weekend Box Office? 'Hotel Transylvania' vs. 'Looper'
Sony Pictures studios came out on top this weekend with the No.1 and No.2 spots at the box office. The animated film "Hotel Transylvania," featuring voices from Selena Gomez and Adam Sandler debuted at $43 mil, and the studios TriStar label's sci-fi thriller "Looper" followed with $21.2 mil.
"Transylvania's" opening also marks the biggest numbers for Sony Pictures Animation, topping last year's blockbuster, "The Smurfs," which opened at $35.6 mil.
The time-travel film "Looper" drew in a strong male crowd and had an exceptional launch internationally, with $24 mil in China alone.
In other box office news, the education drama "Won't Back Down," starring Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal flopped at $2.7 mil.


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The Public Service Commission (PSC) of the District of Columbia has formally "sunsetted" its Retail Competition Working Group (RCWG), effective December 17 (Order No. 18065).
The Retail Competition Working Group was formed in 1999 with the mandate to make recommendations to the commission on the steps required to implement retail competition in the District of Columbia. In 2002, the commission directed the RCWG to continue monitoring the technical feasibility of implementing deregulation. Additionally, in 2007, the PSC directed the RCWG to file annual reports on consolidated billing issued by competitive electricity suppliers. The group's most recent report was filed on December 1.
"While the RCWG has provided the Commission and the public valuable information regarding these matters over the years, we believe it is time to sunset the RCWG, effective with the date of this order," the commission commented on December 17. "No further reports are required."
"We sincerely appreciate the RCWG's efforts over these many years. The information provided has [given] valuable guidance to the commission in the implementation of competition in the District's retail electricity market. Any further action that the Commission will undertake regarding matters assigned to the RCWG will be addressed in subsequent commission orders, as needed," the PSC said.


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The median annual salary for paralegals was $46,990 in 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 2012 pay range for this profession was approximately $29,420 to $75,410. Pay varies by industry, law firm size and geographical location.Continue Reading
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Top 10 Valentines Day Cookies
Written by: Catalogs.com Editorial Staff
January 13, 2012
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Contributed by Aurora LaJambre, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru
Baked in the name of love, Valentine's Day cookies should sweep your honey off his diet and sprinkle him with affection.
In addition to taste, the best types of cookies for Valentine's Day allow for expressive decoration. This is not a time to hold back. Part of the fun on February 14th is going over the top to show someone special that they're not only appreciated, but adored every day of the year.
These top ten Valentine's Day cookies are like a great date; they're sweet, sentimental, fun and will leave you wanting more.
10. Cookie Bouquet
The cookie bouquet is as much about the presentation as the cookies themselves. Choose your love's favorite hard cookie whether it's chocolate chip, oatmeal or snickerdoodle and press a lollipop stick through the bottom half of the dough before sliding the cookies in the oven. Decorate them with a variety of colorful designs and powdered sugar, and arrange them in a basket with hot cocoa mix or a bottle of wine for a surprise floor picnic.
9. Raspberry Shortbreads
A raspberry spread sandwiched between two shortbread cookies is a Valentine's Day classic also known as Linzer cookies. Shaped like a heart with the red jam showing through on one side, raspberry shortbreads take the prize for most romantic decoration. The contrast of the savory shortbread and sweet raspberries shows that opposites not only attract, they stay together.
8. Meringue Hearts
Meringue heart cookies bring out the softer, simpler side of the Valentine's Day cookie table. Color them pink or red with food coloring, or use brown sugar to add a warm hue. Shave orange zest in your mix for added flavor, and use a zip locked baggie to draw the mix into hearts.
7. Dark Chocolate with White Chocolate Chunks
Making a romantic dinner for two? Follow it up with an espresso and some aphrodisiac, I mean chocolate. Dark chocolate cookies with chunks of white chocolate are a cookie lover's dream. You'll get a mix of textures and familiar flavors that will add a sweet, warm finish to any meal.
6. Red Velvet Woopie Pies
Woopie pies have taken the U.S. by storm in the last few years, and they're not difficult to make. Some consider them a cookie while others call them pies or cakes. Does it matter when you have rich creamy frosting between two mounds of cake? Red velvet is a colorful choice for Valentine's Day, but you can go with any kind of cake you like. The trick is to make the cake mounds small and uniform so the finished cookie isn't too overwhelming.
5. Chocolate Conversation Heart Cookies
Like them or not, conversation hearts will likely make their way into your candy bowl. Chuck those tasteless candies once and for all and make your own conversations on chocolate cookies. Use a bright, solid icing as your base color, and a clean white icing to write with. Decorate your cookies with personal jokes, references or classics like "Luv u" and "Kiss me".
4. French Macaroons
French macaroons add elegance to Valentine's Day. The little sandwich rounds are light and creamy. They'll satisfy that sweet tooth without weighing you down. For Valentine's Day, Epicurious suggests a raspberry chocolate macaroon, but other flavors include chocolate ganache, cappuccino, chocolate coconut, passion fruit and rose.
3. Thumb Print Cookies
Don't you know the best way to share the love is to stick your thumb in some cookies? Fill thumb print cookies with jams, sprinkles or chocolates, or leave them hollow so your loved ones will think of you every time they sneak a treat.
2. Kiss Cookies
Kiss cookies are a rich round cookie, like peanut butter, almond or oatmeal, with a Hershey's kiss pressed in the center. The kisses maintain their basic shape, adding a little something extra to any year-round favorite. These require very few ingredients and no extra decorating. They're the perfect solution for anyone wanting to shower a loved one with kisses.
1. Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a buttery staple for Valentine's Day. For families, the holiday has a colorful and nostalgic side that kids love. Sugar cookies are simple and help make kids feel included in the fun. All you need are a few basic cookie cutters, like hearts and cherubs, sprinkles, chocolate chips icing and patience when half the decorations end up on the table. Just remember: the messier the yummier.
If you don't have time or the oven is not your friend, don't despair. You can mail order beautiful decorated tins of valentine's cookies to satisfy your sweet one's sweet tooth.


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The college reserves the right to change the account terms and conditions at any time. If a change reduces, limits or restricts the account holders' rights under the terms and conditions, the college will give at least twenty (20) days prior notice by mail. However, if an immediate change is necessary for security reasons, the college may first make the change and then notify the account holder.
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The account balance, after a $10 closing processing fee, is $1 or more.
Refund checks are written in the name of the account holder & mailed to the current address on file in the office of Registration & Student Records
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Worst Summer of the 2010s?
Without really looking into what professionals and industry insiders say, I am largely "underwhelmed" by this year's summer posing as an ordinary moviegoer and film lover. Well, there's nothing with the schedule, which is sure as tightly-packed as people might have expected from the industry in recent years. I was thrilled by the sight of big films coming out every week in the future months back in May, and with Civil War coming out and preceding Disney flicks fresh in my mind I must say I was once enticed by what the cinema had to offer imminently.
The summer started off sluggishly. A bunch of sequels like TMNT2 and Looking Glass fell short of expectations, so as the long anticipated Resurgence. As the Civil War craze ebbed away and the latest X men addition - Apocalypse, performed in midddling fashion both critically and financially I was shaking my head saying, "this does not look good. This is disappointing". This was the portent of what would follow up in the rest of the summer - superhero films proving that they are no longer impervious, comedies failing to acheive box office heights despite being not bad in 2016, and action films reaching the trough in terms of quality as few to no entry was able to live up to the barrage of hits from 2015: MI5, Fury Road, Kingsman, and even Spectre (decent action film). For such a while I was eager, enthusiastic and excited for the happening of Dory, the entry that would sure deal ripples on the animation canon and the family film genre. I will say I was gratified as the 94% RT rating met my expectation and it went on to upset Civil War for the Summer Box Office Crown domestically, even though it failed to match Zootopia internationally. Yes, I was satisfied for just a brief week or two, then there came the barren wasteland that was all the summer was about.
Who can stand the utter disgrace Suicide Squad has displayed during its run in mid August? Unable to prove to critics the potential of DCEU and once again has to resort to the comfort zone of DC fanboys support; such causing so much division in the Internet. Such can be said the same to Ghostbusters, one of the most hated films prior to release and couldn't really do much else except mustering a fairly handsome rating and minimizing the financial losses. Sadly, these two films were already the biggest talks of August 2016.
The much anticipated Jason Bourne was as unlikely to be a flop as it was unlikely to break the 2016 summer movie jinx. As its reviews came it was close to certain that 2016 is having some dismal luck. Paul Greengrass plus Matt Damon duel was somehow not effective enough to live up to the towering standards of its predecessors. (I think Bourne's actually good, 7/10) Well, it is still considered by far the best action movie of the year so... Idk. The standards of 2016 cinema...
Sometimes the problem is not with the film quality, but with the audience's taste. Simply put films that were clearly receiving the praises saw poor returns in box office - the likes of "Star Trek Beyond", "The Nice Guys", "The BFG", while some others were largely popular while exhibiting subpar quality. One of such films I'd want to note is "The Secret Life of Pets" from Illumination (the diabolical maker of the infamous Minions) which, despite being a fun, average animated adventure, it surely doesn't deserve a #3 spot when it comes to summer domestic totals. The film structure is wobbly and plot elements are vastly ordinary (lazy remake of Toy Story, simply put), so if without the factor of marketing there is no way they should have made this far.
Last but not least, Disney under Buena Vista extended its complete domination with most of its big hitters doing just right. Releasing slightly less films than its miserable counterparts but still managed to amass twice the amount of returns earned by the #2 studio and pocketing the top four highest grossers worldwide, with three of them topping the domestic list, Disney may as well avenge successfully after straight years being the #2 in annual box office showdowns, on the pretext that it will go smooth for the rest of the year.
That's all Im gonna say about the summer movies of 2016. One of the worst summers in recent years, probably. I even think the months prior to June had given us more fruitful, memorable, high-standard films than the dreaded summer, which is not a common scenario and might prove to be an interesting trend to hold on to for future meditations. But for now, let's just cling onto those better films and cross fingers for an auspicious fall movie season so to end 2016 on an uplifting note.


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All day during CBS4 newscasts we will introduce you to the children who wait and tell you how any donation you can make will help the Adoption Exchange find forever families.
Now here's the bargain part: It costs the state and local governments about $26,000 a year to keep a child in foster care. But, $1,600 buys a year's worth of recruiting to find a permanent home! Now that's money well spent.
In these times of budgetary crisis for so many communities and taxpayers, it pays to focus on creative solutions. That's what the Adoption Exchange does. It warms my heart every time I receive a card from the Adoption Exchange letting me know one of our CBS4 Wednesday's Children has been adopted. It's life changing for the child, but so rewarding for all of us in the end.
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We welcome you to explore Transylvania with us. This is a stunning trek passing through ancient forests, breathtaking valleys, secret shepherd paths and beautiful meadows.
On this challenging hike you are rewarded with spectacular mountain views as well as an unforgettable visit to the medieval Dracula's Castle!
Day 1
Fly from London to Bucharest
We meet at the airport in London for our journey to Romania! Upon arrival in Bucharest we will meet our local crew and transfer to our guesthouse for the evening in Bran Village where we'll enjoy a welcome dinner and trip briefing.
Day 2:Bucegi National Park
Our first morning in Romania and first day trekking! Our route in the hilly area between Bucegi Natural Park and Piatra Craiului National Park passes some of the country's richest pastoral areas, dotted with shepherd's huts and wonderful views over two of the most spectacular massifs in the Southern Carpathians.
Approx. 5-7 hours trekking.
Day 3:Bucegi National Park
After a short transfer up to Moieiu de Sus village we start climbing up through the forest towards the Bucegi Massif. We conquer the peak of Varful Batrana (2,189m) where our efforts are rewarded with stunning views over the huge open spaces of the Bucegi plateau and the nearby Transylvanian Alps.
Approx. 7-8 hours trekking.
Day 4:Dracula's Castle
This morning we enjoy a visit to Dracula's Castle, a beautiful medieval castle built to protect the border between the two Romanian provinces of Transylvania and Wallachia. Following our visit we climb on foot toward Magura village a long a ridge that over looks the picturesque alpine villages of Magura and Pestera.
Approx. 4-5 hours trekking.
Day 5Piatra Craiului National Park
Today's trek is challenging but our previous days will have us well prepared. Piatra Craiului means The King's Rock and is a thin, rocky, high limestone ridge which is generally seen as one of the most beautiful mountain in Romania. Our route will be a circuit through the national park with some sections of scrambling with ropes to assist. The highest peak of the day is Piatra Micaat 1,800m after which we descend down to Zarnesti Gorges and onto our accommodation.
Approx. 7-8 hours trekking.
Day 6Depart Bucharest for London
Today we transfer to the airport for our flight home.
Due to the nature of the challenge, this complex itinerary is subject to change.
There are places available on our next charity Trek Transylvania.
Enquire about trekking availability now! while places still remain
Got some questions? Head to our FAQ page or give us a call on 0207 424 5511
Skyline Events are acting as agents for the tour operator (ATOL number 10069)
30th September - 6th October 2018
6 days (5 nights)
In general, days will likely be warm and sunny (around 20C) though it is possible for rain and wind in the mountains so you should be prepared. The temperature will get a lot cooler overnight and in the early mornings.
Flights and internal travel, water, accommodation, all meals during trekking days, local guides, Skyline tour leader and UK Doctor.
Personal travel insurance, local tips, any additional excursions not included in the itinerary.
A valid ten-year passport is essential for travel to Romania and must be valid for the duration of your stay. A visa is not required for UK nationals; other nationalities should check with their nearest Embassy.
You should contact your GP or local travel clinic for the latest travel health advice. The NHS Fit For Travel website (www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk) is a useful tool for researching vaccination requirements and recommendations prior to visiting your travel health professional.
You will enjoy traditional Romanian cuisine throughout the trek - you certainly won't go hungry! Most dietary requirements can be catered for, please advise upon booking.
We stay in a comfortable guesthouse in Bran Village throughout the challenge.
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At the behest of my friends who recently came to stay, I have started watching The Big Bang Theory. To be honest, I'd tended to avoid the show, largely because I couldn't stand the whiny American accent of the Bernadette character. Further, I instinctively dislike comedy shows with laughter tracks. Obnoxious and over the top laughter tracks are intrusive and unnecessary in my opinion.
Having said all that, the show is unique in celebrating intellectual characters and in portraying people who fall outside of the social norm – often derisively labelled as 'geeks or nerds' as likeable people. It's also quite clever and funny in places.
Anyway, the discussion point of this post actually revolves around the lyrics to the theme tune at the beginning of each episode. Here are the lyrics in full:
Our whole universe was in a hot dense state,
Then nearly fourteen billion years ago expansion started. Wait…
The Earth began to cool,
The autotrophs began to drool,
Neanderthals developed tools,
We built a wall (we built the pyramids),
Math, science, history, unraveling the mysteries,
That all started with the big bang!
A friend pointed out that he had 'Googled' the lyrics to check that they were sung as '14 billion years ago' and not '14 million', which would be incorrect – unless you're a crazy Creationist.
OK, so at the time, I may have mocked this particular acquaintance and rudely equated him with the Sheldon Cooper character in the series. But then I started to listen to the lyrics, and one particular part just didn't sound right. That sentence is that 'the Autotrophs began to drool'.
Now, I'll be honest here. I had to use Wikipedia to remember exactly what an Autotroph was. My Wife was right, they are basically plants – organisms that use light or chemicals to 'feed'. You can read a more complete explanation by visiting Wikipedia yourself.
So, how does a plant drool exactly? Well, I've read a couple of explanations – the best of which highlights that the key-word in the lyrics is 'began'. This lyric refers to the evolution of an Autotroph into a Heterotroph (a consumer of Autotrophs – like you and me). This explanation can be attributed to The Skeptical Samuri, who writes that
The Big Bang Theory" intro is paying tribute to the specific line of autotrophs that branched off and evolved into the 1st heterotrophs. Now it should be noted that the 1st heterotrophs would not have drooled, as they would not have even had what we would describe as a mouth to drool from, but seeing as we have a modern/popular/hit show promoting evolution and science, I think that we can let that slide!
As a cynic, I might point out that 'drool' happens to rhyme with 'cool', but perhaps the composers knew that Autotrophs don't drool and the song is making a joke here? after all, it is a comedy.
Either way, by researching such trivial ephemera, I've learnt something. In a world full of Creationists, Climate-change deniers and people who think that beliefs trump facts, it's nice to watch a series with characters who value logic and science.


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Woman Who Took Rap For Boyfriend In L.I. DWI Crash Sets Record StraightSophia Anderson, 21, was arraigned on charges of conspiracy and obstruction of governmental operation after prosecutors determined she wasn't the driver in the crash that displaced two elderly sisters from their house.
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Music faculty Justin Smith and Emily Ross presented at the Oregon Music Educators Conference in January 2016.
Their presentation, Help Is On The Way! Music Therapy for the Oregon Music Educator, was well-received by attendees at the OMEA All-State conference in Eugene, Ore.
"This was a wonderful opportunity to talk to music teachers about what music therapy could look like in their schools," Ross said. "Our talk was timely, with the new licensure of music therapy in the State of Oregon going into effect this January, making music therapy much more accessible through the school systems," she added. Ross and Smith also shared details about the music therapy program at Marylhurst.
The Oregon Music Education Association promotes excellence in music education, serving approximately 900 members who are dedicated to the music education of Oregonians of all ages. The majority of OMEA members teach in K-12 schools, colleges and universities.
Justin Smith is the director of choral activities at Marylhurst University. He conducts several Marylhurst choirs and teaches courses in history, aural skills and vocal technique.
Emily Ross is a member of the faculty in the music therapy program at Marylhurst University.


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Allow me to explain why I truly appreciate PeterGirls. First of all, the man behind the site is Peter Romero. He's been in the business for a very long time and has always made an effort to shoot real amateur girls. As a matter of fact, many of the models he's shot have gone on to become big names in the porn industry. If there's anyone that can be trusted to find incredibly hot "first-time-in-front-the-camera" type girls, it's Peter (and his wife, Chelsea, who's also a big part of making this site happen). So if you're looking for a true blue amateur site with fresh faces, you've found it right here.
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Peter and his wife have provided us with many great things. We get to see fresh, new girls who have often never been in front of a camera before, with the beautiful backdrop of a Hawaiian beach and other various locations. Watching one of his girls pleasure herself while she moves her toes in the sand, with the glistening sun illuminating her body, is a highly pleasurable experience. It's clear they put a lot of work into their shoots. With all this content, plus the bonus sites, I'd say PeterGirls is definitely worth a look.
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Report NEP-MON-2006-09-30This is the archive for NEP-MON, a report on new working papers in the area of Monetary Economics. Bernd Hayo issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Schwarzbauer, Wolfgang, 2006. "Financial Structure and its Impact on the Convergence of Interest Rate Pass-through in Europe. A Time-varying Interest Rate Pass-through Model," Economics Series 191, Institute for Advanced Studies.
- Post, Erik, 2006. "Foreign exchange market interventions as monetary policy," Working Paper Series 2006:21, Uppsala University, Department of Economics.
- H.J. Roelfsema, 2006. "Why are Federal Central Banks more Activist?," Working Papers 06-06, Utrecht School of Economics.
- Reschreiter, Andreas, 2006. "Real and Nominal UK Interest Rates, ERM Membership and Inflation Targeting," Economics Series 193, Institute for Advanced Studies.
- David Laidler, 2006. "Monetary Cooperation in the North American Economy," University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers 20064, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute.
- Efrem Castelnuovo & Paolo Surico, 2006. "The price puzzle: fact or artefact?," Bank of England working papers 288, Bank of England.
- Alex Brazier & Richard Harrison & Mervyn King & Tony Yates, 2006. "The danger of inflating expectations of macroeconomic stability: heuristic switching in an overlapping generations monetary model," Bank of England working papers 303, Bank of England.
- Jarkko Jääskelä & Jack McKeown, 2005. "Monetary policy and private sector misperceptions about the natural level of output," Bank of England working papers 279, Bank of England.
- Kotilainen, Markku, "undated". "Finland's Experiences and Challenges in the Euro Zone," Discussion Papers 1040, The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy.
- Jarkko Jääskelä & Jack McKeown, 2005. "Misperceptions and monetary policy in a New Keynesian model," Bank of England working papers 278, Bank of England.
- Luca Benati, 2006. "UK monetary regimes and macroeconomic stylised facts," Bank of England working papers 290, Bank of England.
- David Aikman & Matthias Paustian, 2006. "Bank capital, asset prices and monetary policy," Bank of England working papers 305, Bank of England.
- Suzan Hol, 2006. "Determinants of long-term interest rates in the Scandinavian countries," Discussion Papers 469, Statistics Norway, Research Department.
- Westerlund, Joakim & Costantini, Mauro, 2006. "Panel Cointegration and the Neutrality of Money," Working Papers 2006:18, Lund University, Department of Economics.
- Font de Villanueva, Cecilia, 2006. "Monetary reform in times of Charles II (1679-1686): aspects concerning the issued dispositions," IFCS - Working Papers in Economic History.WH wp06-07, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Instituto Figuerola.
- García-Fronti, Javier & Miller, Marcus & Zhang, Lei, 2006. "Supply shocks and currency crises : the policy dilemma reconsidered," The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS) 760, University of Warwick, Department of Economics.
- Bastiaan Verhoef, 2006. "Pricing-to-market, sectoral shocks and gains from monetary cooperation," DNB Working Papers 110, Netherlands Central Bank, Research Department.
- Jarkko Jääskelä & Tony Yates, 2005. "Monetary policy and data uncertainty," Bank of England working papers 281, Bank of England.
- Lea Zicchino, 2005. "A model of bank capital, lending and the macroeconomy: Basel I versus Basel II," Bank of England working papers 270, Bank of England.
- Roger Bjørnstad & Ragnar Nymoen, 2006. "Will it float? The New Keynesian Phillips curve tested on OECD panel data," Discussion Papers 463, Statistics Norway, Research Department.
- Giovanni Mastrobuoni & Wioletta Dziuda, 2005. "The Euro Changeover and its Effects on Price Transparency and Inflation," Carlo Alberto Notebooks 26, Collegio Carlo Alberto, revised 2006.
- Ray C. Fair, 2006. "A Comparison of Five Federal Reserve Chairmen: Was Greenspan the Best?," Levine's Bibliography 321307000000000415, UCLA Department of Economics.
- Bergljot Barkbu & Vincenzo Cassino & Aileen Gosselin-Lotz & Laura Piscitelli, 2005. "The New Keynesian Phillips Curve in the United States and the euro area: aggregation bias, stability and robustness," Bank of England working papers 285, Bank of England.
- Doyle, Matthew, 2006. "Empirical Phillips Curves in OECD Countries: Has There Been A Common Breakdown?," Staff General Research Papers Archive 12684, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
- Stephen Millard & Matthew Willison, 2006. "The welfare benefits of stable and efficient payment systems," Bank of England working papers 301, Bank of England.


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Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, which quickly spread into the building's attic and sent flames shooting through the roofline.
The Anderson County High School bookkeeper who was fired last year was indicted last Tuesday for allegedly embezzling more than $12,000 from the school, according to documents on file in Anderson Circuit Court.
Anderson County is the 10th healthiest of Kentucky's 120 counties, according to health rankings released this week by an organization called County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.
Following a rash of school shooting threats that have resulted in charges against seven students, the Anderson County Board of Education revealed Monday night that it has already ordered metal detector wands for use in the schools.
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A 10-year-old female student at Emma B. Ward Elementary School was charged today for posting a shooting threat on a social media site, Sheriff Joe Milam confirmed.
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The Singing Sourpuss
Why is Cat Power so gloomy?
I've seen the singer-songwriter Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, play solo three times, and in each instance it was less like a pop concert than performance art—her face obscured by the longish pageboy haircut that's become a kind of trademark, her tempos almost unbearably slow. At a sold-out show at UCLA's 1,800-capacity Royce Hall, she didn't finish a single song. During a cover of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," the audience began to sing along so loud they drowned her out. Marshall simply stopped playing. It seemed like she'd come to a fork in the road—on one side stardom, on the other silence. She chose silence.
Read the reviews of You Are Free, Cat Power's new album, and you'll find that such behavior has her pigeonholed as the leading light of a micro-genre: They call her the Queen of Sadcore. A sadcore checklist would include songwriters such as Elliott Smith, Will Oldham, and Mia Doi Todd and the aptly named bands Low and Smog. The genre's musical cues include excruciatingly deliberate tempos and clearly enunciated lyrics that explore the singer's vulnerabilities and tortured worldview. Yes, this description applies to much of Marshall's music—her songbook is filled with languid guitar lines, lazy piano, and lyrics like "How we all die/ Sometimes/ How we all try/ Somewhere"—but what's sad is that she could be so much more than that.
For someone with such an existential outlook, Marshall was certainly blessed with good fortune. She didn't pick up a guitar until 1992, when she was 20 years old, but within just a few years she had gathered a formidable alt-celebrity fan base in New York. Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley spotted her opening for Liz Phair and was so inspired he put together her backing band and released her second record. By 1996 she had signed with Matador, the Miramax of indie rock, and the first single on her debut for the label, What Would the Community Think, became a minor hit in France. She has radically increased the size of her fan base with each subsequent release—1998's Moon Pix and 2000's The Covers Record.
The reason for Marshall's inherent bleakness is easy enough to figure out. It's her voice, a fabulously neurotic instrument that's as distinct as Bob Dylan's Okie accent and nasal whine. Like Dylan's, hers is deceptively plain. An extension of a regional accent, its quirks emerge from the rhythms of everyday speech—one part slow Southern drawl, one part urbane mewl. (That might be where the feline name comes from.) Warm, empathetic, and emotionally resonant, it seems part of a lineage that includes Nina Simone and Edith Piaf. It's also a sad sound.
Unlike Piaf or Simone, Marshall is untrained, but her voice is still the central part of her appeal, and she seems to feel the need to play to it. Her previous album The Covers Record consisted of 12 desolate cover versions of songs by Dylan, the Velvet Underground, and the Rolling Stones, among others. Her interpretations were perverse: The album is full of low moaners accompanied by spare electric guitar and amateur-quality piano and set in lethargic arrangements. It was as if this untrained star was purposefully murdering the songs of her forebears. I appreciate the material, but I'll chart my own course, thank you very much.
The key to her most successful songs, though, is not her sad core but her pop heart. Marshall does her best work on her most upbeat material—What Would the Community Think's "Nude As the News" (le coup de Français) or Moon Pix's "Cross Bones Style." A magic frisson occurs when that drowsy voice is paired with catchy hooks. There's something alluringly foreign about it: Marshall is the melancholy crazy person let loose on a pop record.
Thankfully, Marshall's new album doesn't wallow in the gloom. Listen to the ascendant children's chorus of "Good Woman," the propulsive shimmy of "Speak for Me," or the whispered come-ons in "He War." On these tracks, she recruits her latest celebrity fans, Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, two key ingredients in alternative rock's early '90s heyday. (Vedder opened for her at the aforementioned Royce Hall concert and was evidently impressed with both her élan and her false modesty: The linear notes bill him simply as E.V., Grohl as D.G.) The duo makes her aim for the stars sound almost chipper. Grohl provides pop propulsion to "Speak for Me," "He War," and "Shaking Paper." Vedder's rumbling low-end counterpoint lifts her dour voice on "Good Woman" and "Evolution." An artist who fully exploited this combination of happy and sad could earn a place in the all-time singer-songwriter pantheon.
This is not to say the new record is all sunsets and lollipops. "Names," about young adolescents selling crack and experimenting with sex at the back of the school bus, is one of several quasi-autobiographical songs that are simultaneously harrowing and plain-spoken, cringe-worthy and kind of beautiful—like a modernist Tori Amos. ("Black hair like electric space/ She would pretty paint my face/ She was a very good friend/ Her father would come to her in the night/ She was 12 years old.") A running subtext directly addresses Marshall's diffidence about pop stardom. "Don't be in love with the autograph," she sings on "Free," "Just be in love when you love that song all night long." On the opening track, "I Don't Blame You," she watches a brooding, Vedder-esque rock star:
Last time I saw you, you were on stage
Hair was wild, your eyes were bright, and you were in a rage
You were swinging your guitar around
Because they wanted to hear that sound
But you didn't want to play
I don't blame you
The lyric is an admission of Marshall's unwillingness to grab the spotlight. This is the thing about artists blessed with the gift of a unique voice and worldview: The gifts are not always welcomed. It's sad. With Cat Power, you always get the sense that she could be just a bit brighter if she weren't entertaining thoughts of shutting off entirely. Oddly enough, she seems to be thinking the same thing. "Baby, black black black is all you see," she sings on her new song "Baby Doll." "Don't you want to be free?"


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I have a dilemma, I have searched the threads but not found something that matches my exact problem.
We are implementing Windows 7 and Bitlocker as encryption. While this works brilliantly, I am now worried that our offsite engineers if they are given Local admin rights, can disable bitlocker. They need to install software onto there machines and this cannot be taken away from them. Problem is company policy also states that they are not allowed to disable the encryption, which is where my dilemma lies.
I can lock down bitlocker through Grou Policy, but the offsite engineers are software developers so it wouldn't take them long to disable it if they do have local admins.
Is there anyway at all I can give them access to install software without Local admins?
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|06 Aug 2010
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
Software engineers typically /require/ admin prives (local admin that is) to their machines as part of their work. Especially driver writers but even standard apps while test installing and uninstalling sometimes require "hand work" to remove mis installed items or undo the damage caused by bugs.
There really is no way around it.
You could do periodic checks on the systems remotely if needed to check of they have not messed with any setings and of course if they have once, warn, twice, fire...
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|06 Aug 2010
Windows 10 Pro x64
That's actually what we do - check Bitlocker periodically in the logon script (manage-bde.exe), and if it's been disabled we popup a custom HTA that the user MUST interact with (which will re-enable bitlocker on the next reboot) and we make a note on a network location. If the next reboot comes up and bitlocker is still disabled (and the PC is capable of bitlocker, of course) the user's network port is disabled. This forces them to call the helpdesk to re-enable the port, and then explain why they need bitlocker disabled (anyone with a really valid reason will be exempted, but those reasons are pretty rare).
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Windows 7 Ulimate
Hy Carl, is it possible to get this script, we have still the same situation, but how you going to this with remote users, because I wouldn´t let them connect if Bitlocker is disabled, maybe you can gave me a hint or how I can handle that?
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Debate and dissention(October 15, 2016)
There is something deeply satisfying when an e-mail or comment delivers pithy discussion, informed opinion or reasoned argument. For certain, there's plenty of unreasoned argument ... some of it verging on childish, pointless abuse. There are also a goodly number of views from minds that make Fort Knox look wide open.
Recently however, I've been exalted to receive intelligent opinion and join in thoughtful debate. And for that good people, I thank you. I may not agree with you but that's where discussion wins over conflict. We may wander off the subject indulging in an exchange of opinions just because we enjoy the experience. We may even strike a mutual chord ... at least it's the chance to open our minds and see how far they can extend that reach.
A few weeks back I invited a fellow 'commentator' to wander around FolkWords to see the many comments and observations pointing out the potential for all facets of folk music and any number of folkies to suffer from a narrow-minded outlook. That's one point I've enjoyed debating over the years. That, and where the heck this thing called folk is heading ... and those views are wide and varied too. My latest exchange led us both to agree that whatever music you appreciate and however you classify your personal preference lacking tolerance, flexibility or breadth of view does nothing to help understanding or expression. It suffocates music. It marginalises and constrains and creates a tribal reaction.
When such approaches remain unattended and unexplored the polarisation and tribal fragmentation that holds music in its grip continues to restrict growth and wider appreciation. So in my view the more people that try to open the discussion the better. Which if you're reading this, probably means I'm sharing my views with a fully-functioning human adult, or perhaps I'm in for another round of name-calling. No problem. Water off a duck's back. My psychological shoulders are pretty damn wide.
As I said during the discussion, the issue that remains however, is those that rigidly adhere to a particular dogma or doctrine are a). Unlikely to join this debate (or any other) or b). Be receptive my views or anyone else's for that matter.


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