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Firewall & VPN
A firewall is your network's first line of defense. It is responsible for what traffic is allowed to come into your network - which, in a perfect world would be exactly ZERO.
But we don't live in a perfect world, and you may be hosting your school's, or company's website or email on a server inside of your network, so firewalls need to be flexible in their ability to protect and serve - keeping out the unwanted traffic while allowing in only what is specifically required.
While blocking unwanted inbound traffic to your network seems like a reasonable, and almost obvious thing to do, most people never even consider the idea that they should also be restricting the traffic that leaves their network.
Why would you want to block outbound traffic from your network? Well consider the following few examples:
- BOT networks: Windows machines, once infected with a bot-net client will "phone home" to servers in other countries, check in, and await their commands.
- Identity Theft: Windows machines infected with key logging or other similar malware will start collecting passwords by logging keystrokes or monitoring network traffic. Information collected is either emailed, or sent to servers in other countries.
- SPAM Generators: Infected Windows machines, after contacting their SPAM network controlling server will start generating hundreds or even thousands of SPAM emails, using your workstations, and your Internet bandwidth to send SPAM - Often getting your network black listed, rendering you unable to send real email to your clients or constituents.
Each of the simple security vulnerability examples above may be mitigated by a combination of a firewall configured in a Default Deny mode for outbound traffic and a web filtering, and caching server.
Some examples of the firewall software that we install and support are listed below.
m0n0wall is a FreeBSD-based, open-source commercial-grade firewall solution complete with site-to-site IPsec VPN support, PPTP VPN support, traffic shaping, captive portal and an intuitive browser-based management interface. m0n0wall includes (FOR FREE) many of the features and functions that are normally only available in very expensive commercial firewall systems. And with m0n0wall there are no silly, arbitrary restrictions on the number of users, or number of connections you can support.
At Reverse Polarity, LLC, all of our clients' networks are protected by our custom-built, managed firewalls using m0n0wall as the underlying software. Call us and find out how we can help secure your network with one of our custom m0n0wall firewall solutions!
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pfSense is a free, open source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall and router. In addition to being a powerful, flexible firewalling and routing platform, it includes a long list of related features and a package system allowing further expandability without adding bloat and potential security vulnerabilities to the base distribution. pfSense is a popular project with more than 1 million downloads since its inception, and proven in countless installations ranging from small home networks protecting a PC and an Xbox to large corporations, universities and other organizations protecting thousands of network devices.
This project started in 2004 as a fork of the m0n0wall project, but focused towards full PC installations rather than the embedded hardware focus of m0n0wall. pfSense also offers an embedded image for Compact Flash based installations, however this platform is not its primary focus.
Untangle's multi-functional firewall software simplifies and consolidates the many network and security products that organizations need at the gateway to the Internet, making protection and filtering easy and affordable.
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I am always interested in studies that run for 10 years. You know its results have stood the test of time!
This study compared the diabetes risk after 10 years of those who made lifestyle changes, those who took the daily medication Metformin, and those who made no changes.
And the winner is … (drum roll) lifestyle changes!
I found this great video which shows how one woman is avoiding diabetes by changing her lifestyle.
Thelma shares the small changes she has made which made a big difference. She is delightfully honest in describing the emotions of being told she was diabetic and how she battled to make changes. Well done Thelma!
Thank you to JNJHealth for use of the video.
Washington University researchers studied 3,234 people at risk of developing diabetes as part of the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.
They were randomly assigned to 3 groups:
At the end of the 10 year study those who made lifestyle changes which gave a modest weight loss, reduced the rate of developing type 2 diabetes by 34% compared with those who made no changes.
Those who took the oral diabetes drug metformin twice a day reduced the rate of developing diabetes by 18% after 10 years compared with those who made no changes.
The researchers added that those who made lifestyle changes improved their cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure and triglyceride levels and took fewer drugs to control their heart disease risk.
I would also think they saved $$$ from not taking medication twice a day for 10 years!
Lead author William Knowler said, "Sustaining even modest weight loss with lifestyle changes is highly challenging, but it produced major long-term health rewards by lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and reducing other cardiovascular risk factors in people at high risk of developing diabetes." The study was published in The Lancet.
Unfortunately, there is only so much we can blame on our 'poor genes' too. An interesting study I reviewed early this year showed how your lifestyle affects your genes. Not the other way round!
Have you avoided type 2 diabetes by making changes to your lifestyle? It can be really hard to do. But, it is the most effective way of gaining health.
If you have any successful tips, pass them on and add a comment below!
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Designed to be easy and simple to use, and with type 2 diabetics in mind.
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I began lifestyle changes AFTER my type II diagnosis, however, not right after because my doctor didn't tell me how important it was. It wasn't until about four years after that I began my own research and dropped what I called my Fallacy of Inevitability thinking and got busy with exercising.
Realizing it was better to make one change at a time, working on one thing until it became a habit, I began exercising–intentional walking–Feb. of 2006. I began keeping a log of how many miles I did a day on an Excel spreadsheet so I could over time do an analysis.
Overtime my diet seem to self-adjust because the food cravings I gave in to, stop being an issue and my body (mouth, tongue) began finding other foods that I didn't like (think fruits and vegetables) more appealing. It also took less to fill me up. This change of portion size reduction came on its own it wasn't something I worked on. I think my exercising began clearing out some of the "sediment" in my blood vessels and then my body became more efficient in pulling out the nutrients in the foods I ate (That statement is only antidotal as I haven't any scientific study to back it up. It also came from an experience I had while hiking in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, in the USA near the Canadian Border, in the State of Washington. I noticed that all the streams running down the mountains, fast moving water, were clear, no sediments, etc. , as opposed to the Mississippi River near its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico where it is flat. That water is murky and filled with sediment. I used that analogy and visual as my motivation to exercise every morning.) I also had heard this saying from some health professionals, "We are a nation of overweight and undernourished people" knowing how much some of overweight undernourished folks ate. I've also read research on how exercise promotes the growth of collateral blood vessels in adults and helps change the elasticity of the same said vessels.
Wow! Where do I start? Conspicuously absent from these studies is the fasting insulin levels of the study participants. I doubt anyone ever measured them which is a crying shame and scientific error of Biblical proportions.
I'll give you the short story. What the mainstream medical people call " adult onset or Type 2 diabetes" is really just the end stage SYMPTOM of insulin resistance. When we treat a symptom without primarily addressing is doing the patient an injustice althouhg the medical profession and drug compnaies flourish. Insulin resistance is a disturbance in energy metabolism. Neonates born to Mom's that eat lots of carbs have higher insulin levels than those born of Mom's who do not eat lots of carbs. The summary of the study (your link) is a little confusing to me. Am I right that all study participants had elevated blood sugar levels? And yet they gave the control group a placebo? I have an ethical issue with that but lets go on.
"Adult onset diabetes" does not usually just appear out of nowhere. There is usually a decades long creeping up of insulin resistance as measured by rising fasting insulin levels. This can be measured and monitored but virtually no doctors do it. The blood sugar over these decades is normal yet the insulin levels are rising and the a tipping point occurs when the insulin resistance is so bad that the blood sugar is elevated. This when a doctor declares the patent has diabetes while all along this disaster could've been prevented by treating the underlying cause primarily with diet. Exercise of course helps too and should be encouraged.
That poor lady in the You Tube video said that her diabetes is just the way it is. I wonder who told her that. You don't just get or catch diabetes – it's a self inflicted condition caused by diet, being overweight and being sedentary. The main dietary problem is too many carbs and trans fats in any amount.
The benefits described in the article were modest at best especially when you take into account that at the end of ten years the yearly diabetes incidence rate of the control was approaching that of the intervention and metformin groups.
In order to treat insulin resistnace or to reverse adult onset diabetes all one has to do is restrict carbs so that the fasting insulin level drops to under 10 (the lower the better). The added benefits of this is that triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure will NECESSARILY reduce. The good thing about this is that it will work in virtually all patients. While I understand that this lifestyle change is hard to achieve I think that all patients deserve the correct, true facts surrounding this insulin resistance epidemic and let them choose.
Below is a link to papers by Dr. Ron Rosedale who is a very respected leptin, aging and diabetes expert. Good reading!! Information is power.
Your welcome! I see my proofreader missed some typos and omissions! LOL
The biggest error (omission) was in the 2nd sentence of the 2nd paragraph. That should read:
"TREATING a symptom without primarily addressing THE CAUSE is doing the patient an injustice although the medical profession and drug companies flourish."
Blood pressure is a good example. Most hypertension is labeled "idiopathic" which means that there is no known cause. Well, really there is a known cause for most hypertension and it is excessive insulin levels. Once again the short story is that excess insulin levels lead to water/fluid retention, loss of magnesium and stimulation of the nervous system that controls blood vessel restriction/dilation. Dramatic reductions in blood pressure are often seen when people lower their insulin levels by diet. Drs. Michael and Mary Eades, authors of Protein Power, describe this very nicely in their book Protein Power. Here's a link to an article summarizing the Eades work.
Do a Google search on Michael Eades to find more. Better yet buy Protein Power. In the USA it is in paperback and cost under $10.
Ron Rosedale also observes the same thing in his practice when people stay on a low carb, healthy fat diet.
Steve- usually I would say that it is just the opposite – that eating carbs raises you sugar peaks and lowers your sugar troughs (peaks and troughs if you plot out your blood sugar over time). When your blood sugar has wild swings over time that's when you get carb cravings and feel sluggish and weird. I wouldn't necessarily consider an insulin effect that makes you feel better but more aptly that your blood sugar is more stable and the 'highs' are lower and the 'lows' are higher.
If you still have high blood pressure then I've talked to several people that are very impressed with a deep, slow breathing biofeedback method that apparently works very well. There is an expensive biofeedback machine of some sort but the music CD's are just as good at a fraction of the cost. Here's link to one:
FYI. Here is a link to an article published by the doctor who developed the RESPeRATE – a device that uses breathing exercises and soft music to reduce blood pressure.
This the machine that I talked about in my prior post.
Kellie is 37 years old and together with her brother Steve makes up the My Health Software team.
She helps on the websites and gathering news for the programs. Kellie worked in the medical industry prior to having her two children (8 and 6) and has a strong interest in self awareness and management of health conditions.
Note: These news headlines are now automatically displayed on the home page of the My Health Software applications for Windows.
The news is updated regularly, and you can click through to these items to read more.

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As I discussed in this article for TheSolopreneurLife.com last year, "generic" terms cannot be protected as trademarks. Trademarks serve the function of distinguishing product and service providers in the marketplace, and generic terms fail to serve this purpose because they simply identify products/services themselves — and not their source of origin.
This is a critical rule to keep in mind, and my prior article provides a more in-depth discussion of what can and cannot be protected as a trademark.
Importantly, however, deciding whether a term is "generic" might not be as clear-cut as you would think. A recent trademark proceeding involving banking and investment giant ING makes this point clear.
The Case
ING applied to register the phrase "Person2Person Payment" as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for use in connection with, "electronic funds transfer via electronic communications networks . . . processing and transmission of bills and payments thereof" (remember, trademarks are tied to specific "classes" of goods and services). However, the USPTO refused ING's registration application, concluding that "Person2Person Payment" was merely a generic description of ING's funds transfer services.
Despite ING's arguments to the contrary, the USPTO concluded that "'person to person payments' is well-established in the financial payments industry as a term of art with specific meaning identical to the usage that applicant intends." In English, this means that ING's proposed trademark is merely a generic term for the services that it (and its competitors) provide.
Lessons for Solopreneurs
It is clear that even somewhat creative phrases ("Person2Person" instead of "Person-to-Person") can still be deemed generic and not subject to trademark protection. This is a critical point that solopreneurs need to keep in mind when developing brand names for their goods or services.
While ING no doubt has plenty of funds to risk the filing fees and attorneys' fees involved in filing for registration and appealing a denial, for most solopreneurs the clearance and filing costs alone can be a critical investment.
It is also important to note that the USPTO trademark examiners perform independent research when they think a proposed trademark might actually be a generic term in the relevant industry.
In the ING case, the trademark examiner researched and found numerous online payment processors who used "Person-to-Person" and other similar terminology to describe their services. This went a long way toward defeating ING's attempt to claim exclusive rights in its "Person2Person" phrase.
Thus, solopreneurs should be very cautious about attempting to "sneak" a generic trademark through the trademark registration process.
Selecting a Protectable Trademark
In developing new trademarks, solopreneurs need to keep this principle in mind, and select words and phrases that can set themselves apart from the competition.
Solopreneurs should also seek to develop trademarks that are sufficiently unique from those already out there on the market. Deleting spaces, reorganizing words, and using derivatives only invite disputes, and generally will be insufficient to create a unique and protectable trademark.
The trademark-development process starts with understanding principles such as these. By informing yourself about these types of issues, you can avoid wasting time and money, and also avoid unnecessary risk exposure. Then, when it comes to the next steps of clearance-research and applying for registration, your business will be in the best position possible for adopting a valuable and protectable trademark.
This article is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal advice.
Jeff Fabian is the owner of Fabian, LLC, a boutique law firm that assists business owners in protecting their brands so that they can stay focused on running their businesses. Visit eTrademarkSolutions.com for more information, or follow Jeff on Twitter @jsfabian. Is your brand at risk? Find out in Fabian, LLC's free e-course.


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Achilles Tendon Repair
- Achilles (ah-KIL-ez) tendon (TEN-don) repair is surgery to fix your damaged Achilles tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and together with muscles, work to move your arms, legs, fingers, feet, and toes. The Achilles tendon is located at the ankle, and connects the calf muscle to heel bone. Achilles tendon repair is done to reattach a ruptured (completely torn) Achilles tendon. This may be done using an open or a mini-open surgery. In a mini-open surgery, a special device is used without making a large incision (cut) in the ankle area. A complete tendon rupture may be acute or chronic based on the duration of time from injury. Injuries that occurred within three weeks are considered as acute, and after three weeks they are chronic. Chronic injuries can only be repaired using the open surgery.
- During surgery, caregivers repair the injured Achilles tendon by sewing the ruptured ends together. A tendon or fascia (hard tissue) graft may be used to strengthen the repair. The graft may be man-made, taken from another part of your body, or from a donor. It is used mostly in chronic tendon injuries. After surgery you may need a splint or cast to protect the tendon and help it heal. You may need to do special exercises to help build the strength back in your ankles. With repair of the Achilles tendon, your regular ankle and foot movements may be returned, and normal activities restored.
Take your medicine as directed:
Call your primary healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not working as expected. Tell him if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a current list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when, how, and why you take them. Take the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency. Throw away old medicine lists.
- Pain medicine: You may need medicine to take away or decrease pain.
- Learn how to take your medicine. Ask what medicine and how much you should take. Be sure you know how, when, and how often to take it.
- Do not wait until the pain is severe before you take your medicine. Tell caregivers if your pain does not decrease.
- Pain medicine can make you dizzy or sleepy. Prevent falls by calling someone when you get out of bed or if you need help.
Ask for information about where and when to go for follow-up visits:
For continuing care, treatments, or home services, ask for more information.
Ask your caregiver when you should return to have your wound checked, and the stitches removed.
Physical therapy:
You may need to see a physical therapist to teach you special exercises. These exercises help improve movement and decrease pain. Physical therapy can also help improve strength and decrease your risk for loss of function.
Your physical therapist may teach you special exercises to do at home. Do only the exercises advised by your caregiver and do them only as often as your caregiver suggests. Do not do more than the range of motion exercises advised by your caregiver.
Using crutches or a cane:
You may need to use crutches or a cane as support when walking. These devices help decrease stress and strain on your ankle. Put only as much weight on your leg as advised by your caregiver. It is important to use crutches or a cane correctly. Ask your caregiver for more information about how to use crutches or a cane.
Wearing a brace, splint, or cast:
You may need to wear an ankle brace, splint, or cast after your surgery. This will help protect your ankle and keep it from moving too much so it can heal faster. It may also help decrease pain. The brace may be locked in place for a time after surgery.
- Keep your brace in a comfortable fit. Do not apply it too tightly.
- Your caregiver may let you unlock your ankle brace during exercises that increase range of motion. This may also be done when doing non-weight bearing exercises. Ask your caregiver for more information about wearing a brace.
- Check the skin around the splint or cast everyday. You may put lotion on any red or sore areas.
- You may take a bath or shower when your caregiver says it is OK. It is important not to get the splint or cast wet. Before bathing, cover the splint or cast with two plastic trash bags. Tape the bags to your skin above the splint or cast to seal out the water. Keep your foot out of the water in case the bag breaks. If a plaster cast gets wet and soft, call your caregiver. You can dry the wet part of the cast using a hair dryer set on low or no heat.
- Do not push down or lean on the splint or cast because it may break.
- Do not scratch the skin under the splint or cast by putting a sharp or pointed object inside the splint or cast.
Wound care:
- Do not remove the bandage over your wound or get it wet unless your caregiver says it is OK. Keep the bandage clean and dry.
- Always wash your hands before and after taking care of a wound to prevent spreading infection.
- Clean the wound as often as ordered by your caregiver. If you cannot reach the wound, ask for help.
- If you have steri-strips (thin strips of tape) over the incision, do not pull them off. As they start to peel off, let them fall off by themselves.
- Keep the stitches clean and dry. Do not trim or shorten the ends of your stitches. If they are rubbing on your clothing, you can put a soft gauze bandage between the stitches and your clothes.
- You have pain and swelling in your leg, ankle, or foot that is getting worse.
- Your stitches are swollen, red, or have pus coming from them.
- You have questions or concerns about your injury, surgery, or medicine.
- You have a fever.
- You have chest pain or trouble breathing all of a sudden.
- Your bandage becomes soaked with blood.
- Your cast or splint breaks, or gets wet and soft.
- Your leg, ankle, or foot feels numb, tingly, cool to the touch, or look blue or pale.
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My hopes are to inspire, uplift and be a lantern of enlightenment to others. I've learned from the past and remain in the present embracing and infatuated with all of the love and blessings which surround me. I openly open my arms with a heart of gratitude that I may be catapulted to the best glorious days of my life. May we all live in unity and to simply be the best we can be. ~Namaste, Donna


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The Palms is a contemporary resort on the wide, sandy , quieter north end of Jaco Our Beach.is 2.5 mile long with lush green mountains behind . The Palms is a great location, just north of town center, and walking distance to restaurants , bars, shopping and everything you desire.
Our beach in front is wide and sandy and great for both swimming and surfing, depending on the tides. From our oversized and totally private balcony you can de-stress and watch for whales, scarlet macaws, world class surfers, and spectacular sunsets. Our balcony is a second living/ dining room with comfy lounging furniture , a dining table with a view, and a swinging hammock. Pure heaven set to crashing waves.
When you are feeling social, we have either a small pool oceanfront, or enjoy the 5 Star resort amenities of Crocs Resort next door. Landscaped pool w bridges, slides and jacuzzis, Live Crocodile Habitat , 4 restaurants, Pool Bar, Night Club, Day Spa, Casino, Coffee Shop, ATM, shops ...all within steps of the condo.
When you are ready for adventure and nature, our Concierge will help you select your Costa Rican experience. Zip Lining, Canopy Tours, ATV Waterfall Tours, Horseback riding on the beach, Rappelling, White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruises, Monkey Mangrove Tours, Volcanos, Coffee Plantations, Manuel Antonio and Carrara National Parks, Sport fishing, Golf and Tennis are all available from Jaco Beach. Or take a yoga class, have a Spa Day or get a soothing couples massage... Relax, renew....and reimagine life without stress. Whatever you desire... It's your vacation!
This newly redecorated, spacious , contemporary oceanfront 2 bedroom condo is a fully furnished private residence with FREE WIRELESS, FREE LOCAL PHONE, 24 hr Security, Concierge Service, in unit washer dryer, parking and full resort amenities .
90 minutes from the SJO airport, one hour from Manuel Antonio . Walking distance to town, restaurants, shopping, groceries, nightlife, movie cinema, theatre, art galleries and a micro brewery .
We can help you arrange your airport pickup 24/7 , pre stock groceries and recommend housekeepers, drivers or any additional service you may need to make your trip relaxing from the minute you arrive. I send all my guests a full list of recommendations , where to eat, where to rent surf boards, take a yoga class, get a massage...so you arrive with no hassles and settle in like a local.
I fell in love with Costa Rica 10 years ago, and found Jaco Beach, which was a sleepy little surf town back then. Jaco was close to the airport and one of the only beachfront municipalities with TITLED land for purchase. I have watched Jaco grow as a tourist town, and have become active in the community, sharing and learning from the pura vida culture. It's a great place to vacation, and a great place to live. I love the pure air, the fresh produce, the active and adventurous lifestyle of like minded people who are living their dream of a healthier, simpler and ultimately happier life. Try it, you make decide to stay.
Faith purchased this condo in 2006
Great Location, quiet side of town, walk to everything, nothing between you and the Pacific Ocean except sand...The Palms is a unique condo in that we have total seclusion or total resort immersion when we choose. Best of both worlds.
Use of Crocs Resort amenities next door .
Really terrific roof top deck made this condo unique. This is a front building, that is ON THE SAND. Cant get any better than that if you love the beach and surfing. We didn't rent a car, and ended up happy we saved the money. From Bahia Azul, you can walk or take a taxi to anywhere in town for $2. Easy to get around, people were very friendly, and with Faith's list of recommended restaurants we had some good meals at reasonable prices, Don't miss Tsunami Sushi half price sushi on Wednesday night! Good deal!
Very casual, relaxed vacation. This was our first trip to Costa Rica, but we will return now that we know how chill it is.
My husband and I finally took our honeymoon to beautiful Costa Rica and stayed at The Palms, Jaco Beach. The condo was amazing! The décor to die for and so unique. It was so clean and housed everything needed for a comfortable stay. It made our 10 days in paradise that much better. We took a dip in the condo's infinity pool everyday. The grounds were immaculate and the security guards were so nice. being able to eat breakfast on your own private patio every morning with the bright sun, palm trees, beach and ocean right there was heavenly. Having access to the pool bar next door was also a plus! It was only a few blocks away from down town where we found amazing local places to eat such as Isaga and TacoBar. We loved the catamaran tour to Isla Tortuga out of Los Suenos Marina, Just north of Jaco. Hiking the national parks and the Bijagual Waterfall were also highlights of our trip. They are definitely must visits. Its only been a week and I already can't wait to go back!! See you soon Palms!
The Palms condo had everything we needed to make our stay in Jaco perfect. The unit was just as described and the view was a full sweeping view of the beach & ocean. Right next door to Croc's made it very convenient. I would definitely stay here again.
We had the opportunity to stay 2 weeks in condo 302 in November. We spent a lot of time outside on the deck enjoying the lovely ocean views - a bonus was the 3 ceiling fans on the balcony ceiling which kept it cooler. Watch for the scarlet mccaws flying by each day! The condo was well equipped and had most things we needed for our stay. There were a few minor housekeeping issues otherwise would have been a 5 star stay!
You can easily walk into Jaco - about 15 minutes - and if you choose to taxi it is cheap at around $2-$3 US.
Factors to the rating:
We stayed in Room #302. The ocean view and balcony were as described. The balcony was huge with a wide direct view of the ocean and side views of the mountains. I spent a lot of time lounging on the hammock and enjoying the sounds of the waves.
The bed was comfortable and we particularly appreciated the very soft sheets. We loved the towels and even noted the brand, so we can purchase some for our home. As far as our general stay, overall it was as expected. It was decent for the price and location. We had a hard time accessing the internet the first day, but apparently that happens when it's rainy. It's their rain season and the building loses power intermittently during storms, it explains why there are tons of candles in the place.
Since Jaco is a popular place for surfing and body boarding, I was disappointed there were no body boards or other water gear available on sight either to use or to rent. I didn't find the concierge/reception manager to be very helpful or she was not there at all. However, you have the option to go over to the Croc's concierge desk for help on excursions. Although the pool at the Croc's was nice, we preferred to used the one at the Palms, since we were usually the only ones there.
The security staff was very nice and was always available when you need to call a taxi. There is street parking right outside the gate, so I would recommend renting a car to make it easy to get to and from town if you don't want walk or keep paying for a taxi. It's about a 15 minute walk into the main town where all the shops and restaurants are.
Some of the other reviews mentioned a 360 degrees view on a top deck. We could not find an easy access to the top deck, so not sure if it's only accessible from the penthouse rooms. We did take the elevator to the top floor and admired the beautiful view of the mountains from the outside balcony.
I would recommend this property for anyone that enjoys ocean views visiting Jaco. Faith was responsive to all of our questions.
Other notes not having to do with the stay:
If you plan to exchange currency, do it in the states or your home country. I was subject to a fraudulent experience by a bank employee there in Jaco.
We also found that the food and shops were quite expensive, definitely not cheaper than the states. In talking to people there, the prices have gone up due to the increase in Westerners.
If you like waking up to the sound of the ocean and stunning views, this is the place for you! The condo was beautiful and had all of the comforts of home. Faith was wonderful to deal with and what could have been stressful was made easy. A great big thank you to Faith, Dan, Gustave and Gabriel for making our stay memorable. Will definitely be making a return trip to Jaco.
The condo is very nice, spacious, comfortable, outfitted with everything you need and has an amazing view from the large balcony.
I liked it's location as it is kinda outta the way and not alot of people around. Being next to Croc's casino, you have access to all it offers.
of note: if you are a coffee drinker, bring your own kuerig supply of coffee or you will have to use the French press.
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The literature on the economic effects of electronic money and banking lacks organization and a common analytical framework. This paper identifies the main issues raised by e-money and e-banking and presents them as six puzzles. Our solutions to the puzzles build a framework for analyzing the effects of e-money and e-banking, and for choosing the appropriate approach to regulating electronic money and banking. Although electronic money and banking will likely not fulfill the more dire predictions in the literature, such as the possible loss of central banks' ability to control the money supply, they nonetheless will need to be regulated carefully.The two effects of Internet e-banking, therefore, are a permanent decrease in money demand and an increased interest elasticity of ... Nonetheless, the cumulative effect of this change, which the diagram demonstrates, may be quite large.
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Local news anchors are usually the last people to give controversial opinions on national politics. However, one reporter in North Dakota did just that on a recent newscast, telling his viewers that a Hillary Clinton presidency would ruin the state's economy.
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He Made My Day -- I really don't care if Clint Eastwood was stoned, drunk or at 82, just plain senile.
He was the only speaker over the three nights of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, who I couldn't stop watching. Partly because he was the only speaker who didn't dutifully read a speech from a script written by other people then rewritten by a dozen or so party zealots until it lost all meaning.
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He was riveting. Not only because he didn't read a script, but also because he was the only speaker who didn't wallow in the orgy of lies, untruths, half-truths, falsehoods, fabrications, inventions, fictions, exaggerations, evasions and promises-impossible-to-keep that were the main theme of most of the other speakers during the three days.
Nor was he guilty of the river of bullshit, clichés, bromides and maudlin sentimentality that poured from the other speakers. Or all that crap about loving moms and an unrecognizable, exceptional Norman Rockwell America which doesn't exist.
Instead, Eastwood was a wonderful, mumbling, rumpled, slow-motion train wreck having a bizarre imaginary conversation with an imaginary President Obama (represented by an empty chair) and running deep into Romney's time:
"I mean, what do you say to people? Do you just -- you know -- I know -- people were wondering -- you don't -- handle that OK. Well, I know even people in your own party were very disappointed when you didn't close Gitmo. And I thought, well closing Gitmo -- why close that, we spent so much money on it? But, I thought maybe as an excuse -- what do you mean shut up?"
"So anyway, we're going to have -- we're going to have to have a little chat about that. And then, I just wondered, all these promises -- I wondered about when the -- what do you want me to tell Romney? I can't tell him to do that. I can't tell him to do that to himself."
"OK, well anyway. All right, I'm sorry. I can't do that to myself either."
Not exactly in the same class as: "Four score and seven years ago ..."
Organizers no doubt, cringed, paled and competed to pass the blame for the Eastwood invitation down the line to the flack who first came up with the idea and likely boasted along the lines of: "We can tell him Your Mittship, to end with ... 'go ahead, elect Mitt Romney ... and make my day.'"
He didn't. But enough of a doddering old actor making a fool of himself in front of some 40-million people. Back to the matter of the teleprompter and scripts and all that reading and lying etc. etc.
Signifying Nothing -- You have to understand that political conventions aren't real. In fact, they're just another reality TV show, albeit live. Think of Survivor crossed with Dancing With The Stars.
Normally (which means: with the exception of the Eastwood intervention), just like reality TV, everything that's said and everything that happens in a political convention is worked out in advance. To the second. To the last comma. To the number of mentions of Mom.
The characters are carefully chosen to fit designated roles. Then their words are written for them by people who have long forgotten what truth is and make excellent livings writing what Churchill fondly called terminological inexactitudes.
After which the speechifyers have to stand up on the stage and read those words from the 'prompter and try to make them sound as if they actually believe them. As if the words have meaning, are just freshly thought up, right there on the spot.
It's a skill that very few people do well. Because it takes hard work and courage. Much easier and safer to just read. (Canada's own TV news broadcasters themselves rank as little more than mediocre at it.)
Here's my professional report card on how the different speakers used the 'prompter:
A + -- Ann Romney ("Tonight I want to talk to you about love"), not a politician but wife of the great man, was terrific. Sure, her words were obviously written by someone else and some of what she said was nonsense, but she had so much energy, so much faith, that she obviously believed what she was saying. As did her audience. She beat the machine.
A + -- Grant Bennett and Ted and Pat Oparowski, not politicians but people who worship in the same Mormon congregation, talked of Romney as a fine neighbour who went out of his way to help others. Their words too were written by experts and put on the 'prompter. But somehow the couple came across as caring and honest. They too, beat the machine.
B -- Mitt Romney, the man who would be president, was transfixed by the 'prompter. You could watch his eyes dart first to the 'prompter on his left, then to the 'prompter in the middle, then to the 'prompter on his right. And back again. In the same order. Hypnotic. It certainly didn't support the message carefully delivered by the other speakers yesterday that he's a fine and decent man who has emotions just like real people. The machine won.
C -- Paul Ryan (Romney's running mate) just read those rolling 'prompter words in front of him. Didn't take part in them. Didn't see the scenes or feel the emotions. It was his speech on Wednesday night that set off the army of fact-checkers who went through word by word, sentence by sentence. But at least he'll be able to claim that since he just read the damned words, didn't actually think them, he's not really responsible for all those lies. Also, he simpered and smirked through most of his speech. Not the greatest possible start. Again, the machine won.
Now, next Monday is the start of the Democratic National Convention.
If the Democrats are smart, they'll have learned a lesson from all the criticism of the lies that got tossed around so blatantly by the Republicans. Trouble is, lies are part of political life. Lies are an essential part of getting elected in the first place. Lies come with the political territory. For all parties. Here in Canada too.
Maybe the best we can hope for next week is that Democrat lies won't be as blatant as Republican lies. If for no other reason than that the fact-checkers will be drooling.
As for that damned 'prompter, watch the speakers carefully.
Sometimes, if you concentrate real hard, you can catch even that great orator Barack Obama read first from the 'prompter on his left, then the 'prompter in the middle, then the 'prompter on his right. And back again. In the same order. Hypnotic.
That's when he isn't particularly convincing.
But Obama also breaks away from the machine sometimes. Thinks out loud. Sees the scene. Feels the emotion. And when he beats the machine, it's magic.


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Islamist militants have seized power in the ancient city of Timbuktu in northern Mali.
Indeed, Mali, for many years a poor but democratic and relatively stable country, is engulfed in a brutal conflict. Two thirds of the country is now occupied by armed groups.
"This is one of the consequences we were fearing from the war in Libya," Leila Zerrougui, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, tells Metro. "It strengthened armed groups because they got access to arms."
Yacouba Kone, Mali director for humanitarian group Christian Aid, is seeing a constant increase in refugees from the north to the capital, Bamako.
"People are afraid of the rebels," he says. "The rebels don't allow people to smoke, to listen to the radio or to go to the nightclub. It's a nightmare!" Over half a million Malians have already fled their homes.
This conflict is not just a Malian affair.
"The danger is that northern Mali could become a safe haven for terrorist groups, like Afghanistan used to be," explains Prof. Terje Østebø, an expert on Islam in Africa at the University of Florida.
Adds Zerrougui, "The whole Sahel [the stretch of countries just south of the Sahara] could be affected. These are countries that were recently in conflict. Now they have peace, but they've only recently demobilized. These former soldiers could easily be tempted to return to combat. And there's no doubt that children are recruited by these groups."
Teenagers, in fact, form a pillar of al Qaeda's march into Africa. With childhood survival rates and education improving, young Africans are poised for a better life – only to face unemployment. According to a report by the Africa Progress Panel, by 2020 Africa's youth population will have risen to 246 million, from 133 million in 2000.
"The job situation is very hard here," reports Kone. "The rebels offer some jobs, but not that many. Many young Malians migrate to other countries, like Europe and Libya. Many were in Gaddafi's army, and now they're back here as rebels."
Notes Zerrougui, speaking of the Sahel, "Especially since these are poor communities, the children are targets for recruitment by the Islamists."
The West, alarmed by the prospect of a supersized Afghanistan in Africa, has now announced it will intervene.
"Malians can't wait for them to come," says Kone, referring to the foreign soldiers. "Our soldiers can't face these well-armed rebels alone."
Q&A with Paul Melly, Africa analyst, Chatham House
Q: Are the jihadists in Mali a serious threat or much ado about nothing?
A: They're a very serious threat to the stability of West Africa. We should be very worried. These armed groups have taken over the North of Mali very easily, they have a jihadist agenda and they're financed through drug trafficking and hostage taking. They can pay their fighters around 200 times more than the government pays its soldiers.
Q: In other words, government forces don't stand a chance against such an enemy?
A: The desert in the far north of Mali has always been very difficult to control, and had smuggling and drug trafficking. It has also been dependent on foreign tourism, which has now dried up. As for the rebels, special forces rather than whole armies should be sent in to deal with them. It won't be easy, but the alternative is doing nothing. The Malian-led rebel groups are more willing to negotiate than the jihadists. They know that if they're seen as working with al Qaeda they'll be the enemy of the whole world.
Mali. Islamists, separatists, kidnappers... the rebels' motley crew
In March this year, Mali's president Amadou Touré was overthrown by the army. The rebels now fighting the surprisingly weak army belong to several different groups: al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (mostly known for its kidnappings of Westerners) and Northern separatists.
Local observers even report that notorious Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram is involved. "The conflict is linked with international terrorist groups like al Qaeda but also with arms and drugs trafficking," notes Leila Zerrougui, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.
"This region is very poor. Now you have international groups that have access to money and arms. In the beginning maybe some people like them, because they take the children and pay the parents so the parents are happy. But that's just a trap."
Western soldiers on their way
Britain, France and Germany are now preparing to send troops to Mali. 200-400 soldiers will train their Malian counterparts; the West hopes this will help the Malian Army, assisted by 3,300 ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) soldiers, defeat the rebels without further Western help.
There's hope for success, says Professor Terje Østebø.
"The Islamist rebels aren't huge armies; they can easily be eradicated. The dilemma in this region is the lack of democracy and the governments' abuse of power. That's why it's hard to predict which countries will fall apart like Mali. Mali was the model for this region. The coup took everyone by surprise."


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Benefits of Glucosamine with Methylsulphonylmethane
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino acid in the body. The substance that is beneficial in the cartilage repair and its formation is found to be derived from Glucosamine. Cartilage is the connective tissue that is present near the joints of the bones. Cartilage helps in maintaining flexibility and lubrication for proper joint movement. The formation of new cartilage can be enhanced by consuming Glucosamine orally. Glucosamine is a common dietary supplement, which is a non-vitamin and non-mineral used by adults.
Methylsulphonylmethane or MSM is an organo-sulphur compound that occurs naturally and is helpful in supporting the muscles and tendons of the body. MSM is used as a dietary supplement in combination with glucosamine for osteoarthritis treatment. MSM possesses anti-inflammatory characteristics, and is a precursor for glycosylated lipids and proteins. MSM is chemically similar to the compound that is commonly used for arthritis treatment, dimethylsulfoxide or DMSO. When a person consumes DMSO either orally or topically, 15 percent of the entire DMSO taken will transform into MSM. The pharmaceutical formulations of MSM are prepared to meet the problems associated with joint stiffness & swelling, joint pain, muscle pain, sprain, carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain.
According to the opinion of the scientific panel on dietetic products, allergies and nutrition on the health claims, pursuant to Article 13 of Reglulation 1924/2006, MSM can be used alone or in combination with glucosamine hydrochloride for joint maintenance. The two substances are characterized enough and they are considered beneficial for joint health and in giving support to the joints.
The combination of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM are used as nutritional supplements by the patients suffering from osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint disorders. One of the novel treatments suggested for osteoarthritis is the combination of the three supplements mentioned above. These supplements are found to be effective in causing pain relief and relief from stiffness in the case of osteoarthritis. It is always safe to take the advice of a health care provider before anyone starts using the combination of MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin. Use of these herbal supplements is prevented when the person has diabetes, bleeding disorder, drug allergy, is overweight, is using a blood thinner like warfarin. The food and drug administration or FDA has not approved all the uses of chondroitin, glucosamine and MSM. These supplements cannot be used in place of any other drugs prescribed for the patient. They can be taken as an additional medication with the doctor's suggestion.
One of the combinations of Glucosamine and MSM prepared for osteoarthritis is Glucosamine + MSM Tablets. These tablets constitute glucosaminesulphate, MSM, calcium and vitamin D3. This medicine is a full package for osteoarthritis patients as it helps in reducing arthritis symptoms, improve the cartilage, diminishes the fracture risks, eliminate the pain in the joints, and develop strength in the bones. The calcium helps in bone development, while vitamin D3 helps in the proper absorption of calcium. Therefore, glucosamine and MSM together can reduce the cartilage damage and maintain the tendons and cartilage in the joints. The elasticity of the connective tissue is maintained by the MSM.
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Nausea and vomiting are the most common and primary signs of pregnancy. These symptoms normally start from 6th week of pregnancy and can be experienced at any time of the day. They are normally observed to terminate by the 12th week of pregnancy, though the duration might differ from woman to woman. As these symptoms go worse during mornings, the problem is termed as "Morning Sickness". The severity of the condition might differ for each and every woman. It is found that nearly 75 percent of pregnant women experience this condition in their first trimester. Among these women, 50 percent might experience both nausea and vomiting while 25 percent might experience only nausea. A few of them might not have any symptoms at all.
Morning sickness is not considered harmful to either the woman or the baby in its mild stage. If the woman suffers from severe vomiting and cannot retain the food, then the condition is termed as hyperemesis gravidarum. If hyperemesis gravidarum is not treated within a certain period, the imbalance in electrolytes and loss of nutrients can be harmful to the body. The major cause for morning sickness experienced as nausea might be enhanced hormone levels, although the exact cause is not known. A few doctors consider morning sickness as a positive sign for proper improvement of placenta. The other probable causes for morning sickness are elevated estrogen levels, increased stomach acids, enhanced fatigue and increased sense of smell.
Morning sickness is not considered harmful to either the woman or the baby in its mild stage. If the woman suffers from severe vomiting and cannot retain the food, then the condition is termed as hyperemesis gravidarum. If hyperemesis gravidarum is not treated within a certain period, the imbalance in electrolytes and loss of nutrients can be harmful to the body. The major cause for morning sickness experienced as nausea might be enhanced hormone levels, although the exact cause is not known. A few doctors consider morning sickness as a positive sign for proper improvement of placenta. The other probable causes for morning sickness are elevated estrogen levels, increased stomach acids, enhanced fatigue and increased sense of smell.
It is uncommon for nausea to remain for long, while it might appear and disappear throughout the pregnancy. The morning sickness might be stimulated by the smell of garlic, potatoes and onions. If the person is aware of the stimulant for her sickness, she can avoid getting exposed to that stimulant. The probable reasons behind morning sickness are categorized as follows.
Sensitive gastrointestinal tract
The physiological changes during early pregnancy can cause the stomach of a woman, sensitive to those changes. Some of the research studies have found that a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori in the stomach can result in nausea and vomiting in certain women. But, this is not supported by many other studies.
Estrogen Hormone
Estrogen is the hormone that is found at higher levels in the blood of women in early pregnancy, which is doubted to be playing a role in causing morning sickness.
Nausea and vomiting in some pregnant women are assumed to result as an unusual response to stress. However, there are no sufficient research studies to support this assumption.
The hCG hormone levels are known to increase quickly during the early pregnancy. Though the influence of hCG on nausea initiation is not confirmed, hCG is doubted as one of the reasons for nausea during early pregnancy. This is probably due to the increase in levels of hCG, when the person suffers from intense nausea.
The woman suffering from nausea during pregnancy might lack nutrients as she may not be able to take balanced diet. This condition can be resolved with the intake of prenatal vitamin. The baby's health is not hindered by morning sickness as long as the pregnant mother eats a balanced diet and drinks a lot of fluids. The woman with nausea has to figure out what exactly is essential for her and the desired frequency of her meals.
Damsat Forte Tablets of Innova Formulations Private Limited which is a unique combination of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 10 mg + Doxylamine Succinate 20 mg & Folic Acid 5 mg helps women to get relief from Morning Sickness and is highly effective in early pregnancy.
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Netflix is one of a few rental companies offering films that are downloaded to your PC for limited time viewing. Its download film service is called Watch Now, and the films are protected by DRM developed my Microsoft.
That DRM has reportedly been hacked, so that downloaded films can be saved for viewing elsewhere. The hack is not perfect, however, and can take several attempts before the DRM layer is removed. It also doesn't allow you to keep and watch the films whenever you like, since the hack does not circumvent Netflix's limited time viewing setting.
A month ago, a hacker by the name of Dizzie posted on the Rorta hacking forum, which he helps administrate. The post was regarding Netflix downloads and how the DRM stops you saving and watching them, "at your leisure." Now, a 14-step hack has been released based on the FairUse4WM program that also circumvents Microsoft DRM.
So far there has been no response from Netflix or Microsoft on the matter.
Read more at the IDG News article.
Matthew's Opinion
Without a way around the time limit, this hack is only useful if you want to view the movie on another piece of hardware. That sounds fair and something Netflix should probably consider doing by allowing the films to be transferred as much as you want, but retaining the time-out feature.
Microsoft is still having trouble stopping hackers bypassing its DRM solutions, and I doubt that is going to change any time soon. Microsoft will keep releasing fixes, and hackers will continue to work around them. Sony has seen similar problems with its firmware constantly being hacked on the PSP to allow emulators to be installed.
If downloadable movies are to become the norm, then the problems with DRM are going to have to be overcome. The maturing digital music market has shown DRM is not the solution and is now progressively being dropped by the online music stores. Hopefully the same will happen with downloadable movies as that market matures.