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Medicaid Transportation FAQ
Have questions about Medicaid Transportation? Need to request a ride? Contact us at:
Weekdays, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Toll Free Fax: (888) 829-9915
Local Fax: (509) 534-6980
3102 Trent, Spokane, WA 99202
General Information
A "Broker" is an agency under contract to the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) to help Medicaid clients get transportation to healthcare appointments. Brokers like SMS determine if you are eligible for transportation and what type of transportation you need.
State and federal rules say that Brokers must choose the lowest-cost type of transportation that is appropriate for each trip. There are several types of transportation Brokers can chose from:
+ bus tickets or passes
+ gas vouchers
+ taxi
+ van (shared ride)
+ individual or group trip
Brokers try to use local transit whenever possible, as it is usually the least-costly transportation. If you feel you cannot ride the bus, you may be asked to submit a letter from your Primary Care Provider stating why you cannot use transit.
State and federal rules tell Brokers which Medicaid healthcare trips can and cannot be provided. Brokers may deny transportation requests for the following reasons:
+ You have requested a trip to a medical service that is not covered by your benefit services package.
+ You have requested a form of transportation that is not consistent with your needs and capabilities.
+ You have requested a ride to a healthcare provider outside your local community when there are comparable services available locally.
The Brokerage Call Center staff may be able to confirm your eligibility for Medicaid transportation in other ways. Please contact the Call Center to find out.
If you have a medical emergency, you should call 911. We are not able to provide emergency transportation.
You may be eligible for transportation to your medical appointments if you are a Washington State Medicaid client and you have no way to get to and from your healthcare appointments. We are only able to provide trips to medical services such as a doctor's appointment or dialysis, and the medical service must be covered under your Medicaid benefit services package. Please telephone our Call Center to see if you are eligible for transportation services. Our trained call center staff will gather some information from you and determine if you are eligible for the program.
Generally, any medical services that are paid for by your Medicaid program are eligible for transportation. There are some exceptions:
Transportation is available only to a "local medical provider of type." This means that if a qualified, local medical provider is available in your community, we cannot give you transportation to a provider in another community.
Some categories of Medicaid eligibility do not qualify, or only qualify partially, for transportation services. Our Call Center staff can talk to you about your specific situation.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) provides some transportation for clients under the state-funded Children's Health Program and the Medical Care Services program (MCS), formerly called Disability Lifeline. The MCS program does not provide transportation for mental health or substance abuse treatment services.
The Take Charge and Family Planning Only programs do not provide transportation.
Please contact our Call Center for more information about eligibility.
Your Ride
We will arrange transportation that meets any special transportation needs you may have and is the least costly means to get you to your medical appointment. This could include public bus, fuel voucher, volunteer driver, commercial or nonprofit provider (e.g. taxi, Dial-a-Ride van, etc.), cabulance, and intercity bus or train. Please be aware that you may be asked to share a ride with other passengers.
You have the freedom to choose whichever doctor you feel best provides your medical services. However, we can only transport you to a local doctor unless you have a document from a healthcare provider stating that you have a medical need to see a doctor outside your community.
If you plan to see a doctor outside your community, state rules require that these trips be approved in advance. Call Center staff will provide a referral form for your Primary Care Physician to complete for you. This completed form must be received by the Call Center at least two full business days in advance of your appointment to assure that transportation for you will be available.
Please remember, out of area trips may not be approved if a local healthcare provider is available in your community.
State and federal rules don't allow you to chose which type of transportation you get or which transportation company provides your trips. If you have a problem with the transportation company that provides your trips, please call us so that we can resolve the problem.
Please contact us as soon as possible. If the Call Center is closed, please leave a message so that we'll get it on the next business day.
You can schedule your return ride if you know about what time you will be done with your healthcare appointment. Your driver may arrive up to 30 minutes past your scheduled return time, although you will seldom need to wait that long. We suggest that you ask your driver for a card with the transportation company's number on it. If you have waited longer than 30 minutes for your ride home, call the transportation company directly or call SMS at 1-509-534-9760.
If you aren't sure when your appointment will end, then we will book your return ride as a "will call." When you arrive at your appointment, ask your driver for a card that has the transportation company's telephone number on it. When your appointment is finished, you or your doctor's office can call the transportation company for a ride home. Your driver has 60 minutes to arrive when called for a return ride, although you will seldom have to wait that long. Please do not call for a return ride before your appointment is finished. If you are not ready to go when the driver arrives, the driver will leave and you will be responsible for getting yourself home. If you have waited longer than 60 minutes for a "will call" return ride, please call your transportation provider directly or SMS at 1-509-534-9760.
Your transportation provider may ask you to be ready up to an hour before your appointment for local rides, or earlier for long-distance rides. This is because your driver may have to pick-up more than one person, must accommodate weather or traffic conditions, or needs extra time to ensure that your mobility device or other special equipment is properly secured for the trip.
Contacting Us
You can reach the Call Center by telephoning (509) 534-9760 or toll free (800) 892-4817.
If you are hearing-impaired, please call (509) 534-8566 or toll free (800 821-7167. You may also dial 711 for the Washington Relay Service.
Our fax number is (509) 534-6980 or toll free (888) 829-9915.
Our Call Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on weekends and the following holidays :
● New Year's Day
● Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
● Presidents Day
● Memorial Day
● Independence Day
● Labor Day
● Veterans Day
● Thanksgiving Day (and day after Thanksgiving)
● Christmas Day
(Please note that observed holidays may fall on a different day from the actual holiday)
When the Call Center is closed, you can leave a message on our voice mail and our staff will call you back on the next business day. Sometimes you may find that you need to see a doctor and our Call Center is closed. We have an answering service that can help you with after-hours transportation needs. To reach the answering service, telephone our Call Center and our voice mail system will provide a link to the answering service.
You can request a ride up to a month in advance of your health care appointment, and we recommend that you contact us at least 7-14 days in advance.
When you make your ride request with less than two business days' notice and it is not urgent, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment if we can't find transportation for you.
If you usually receive bus passes from us for your transportation needs, please allow at least seven business days for us to process your request and mail your bus pass to you.
When you contact us for a ride to your Medicaid healthcare appointment, here is what you will need:
+ Your Medicaid Services card
+ Your complete pickup address
+ The time and date of your healthcare appointment
+ The address and phone number of the medical facility you will visit
+ The general reason for your appointment
+ Any special transportation needs you may have
+ Your return time, if known
Because of state and federal requirements, we must find the lowest-cost type of transportation that you are able to use for your healthcare appointments. Because people's transportation needs and abilities change, we need to be sure to keep up to date about your situation.
If you have recurring appointments, such as for dialysis, chemotherapy, or other ongoing healthcare needs, we will gladly arrange up to a month's appointments in one call. Or you can download and submit a ride request form (click here for ride request form).
We work with a variety of transportation providers in delivering Medicaid transportation. Providers include public transit systems, fuel voucher vendors, commercial providers such as taxi and cabulance, nonprofit organizations, intercity bus and train, etc.
In addition, we work with organizations that provide volunteer drivers and vehicles to transport Medicaid clients. We are always looking for organizations with experience providing community transportation services using volunteers. Please contact our Regional Manager at (509) 534-9760 or (800) 892-4817 if you think your organization would be interested in providing transportation for the Medicaid program.
We also directly manage a small number of volunteers who drive for the Medicaid transportation program and are reimbursed on a mileage basis. If you have an excellent driving record, a safe and reliable vehicle, and a desire to help, please contact us at (509) 534-9760 or (800) 892-4817.


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Count your blessings, which you have, not your troubles.
Live at the present moment
Always Say "I Love You" rather than hating everybody
Seek for purity in everybody and everything
Pray for Positiveness each day.
Do a minimum of one smart deed each day.
Learn to count happiness in others
Fill your life with spiritual wealth not material wealth
Learn to laugh &Smile and
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How to travel like a boss on a budget in Vietnam
Have you ever wished that you could live the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Being able to visit the most sumptuous locales and enjoy the best facilities the Vietnam has to offer?
Well, pretty much everyone wishes they could be Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for a day, but unfortunately, most of us don't have the means to enjoy the jet set lifestyle. However, there are some ways that you enjoy a superstar holiday in Vietnam, but at a fraction of the price.
Most people associate private jets and charter flights with superstars and the jet set lifestyle. But did you know that it was actually possible for people like you and me to enjoy the benefits of a private flight at a reasonable cost? Prices on charter flights may vary between 800$ and 5000$ per hour, so depending on the quality and distance of the flight, it might actually be a good deal.
The secret is to book as a group instead of an individual. At the end of the day, if you live on the west coast and you wish to book a charter flight to a popular destination like Hanoi or Hochiminh City per instance, you could save tons of money if you book a group of 10 and more for the flight.
Since it is not a long distance and that you'll be dividing the cost 10 ways, you could actually end up paying less than a regular flight without having to go through all the inconveniences of commercial airlines. That means no noisy passengers, no kids, and complete freedom and privacy for you and your group.
Here's a nice tip to save money on your next flight and bypass baggage claim all together. Lots of people make the mistake of bringing too much luggage with them. That makes the screening process that much more exhausting and inconvenient. But did you know that if you limit your luggage to one carry one bag only, you can save money on the checked baggage fee which will allow you to spend more on your trip?
Remember, the internet is your friend when it comes to finding hot deals on various amenities. A lot of people think that sites like voyagevietnam.co or Priceline are a waste of time and that you'll end up in a subpar room in the middle of nowhere. But that couldn't be further from the truth. You can sometimes find gems on these sites, so don't overlook them next time you're booking a flight or hotel room.
Superstar travels on a budget are possible if you know how to go about it. Consider booking a charter flight with a group of your friends, visit local travel agency site such as voyage vietnam to find deals and pack light if you want to save on baggage claim. This way, you should be able to enjoy 5 star travel in Vietnam with 3 star money.


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A short story regarding a bicycle, some black berry brandy, a country trail, an elderly gentleman, and his thoughts....
I turned 60 this past Wednesday. This got me to thinking. I've been around for a very long long time and I need to start acting my age, and be wise. That thought lasted for about 10 seconds.
So with having the day off from work to celebrate my 60th birthday, I set out to spend the day on my bicycle riding in remote peopleless countryside and reflect and seek on what is the meaning of life.
I usually do not do this during my ride but being it was my birthday I packed along for my journey plenty of "pedaling fluids" to enhance the ride.
My Trek XO2 Cycle Cross bike was my choice of steed for the day. She has been very good to me, with 1000s and 1000s of miles that we have shared together. Hot, cold, wet, rain, mud, you name she has been out there with me, with no complaints.
I was soon out of town and on a county trail that was a mixture of puddles, slush, and interspersed by a few dry spots with snow on the sides. It was like riding through thick peanut butter, for the most part, a lot of work, slow going, but what did it matter? I had no destination, no goal, except just to ride and seek out the meaning of life.
Riding along, IPOD tunes in my ears, buzzing on life and endorphins I remembered my Black Berry brandy in my reachable "Jerry Bag". I took my first sip.
It tasted good, and as I pedaled along, I consumed more and more. Feeling good I noticed some very scenic country side down into the valley and near the creek. I rode over through the woods and sat myself down and took another swig.
Three geese wandered past me and into the creek. I don't think they saw me, or maybe they just didn't care. I really wasn't gaining any insight on discovering the meaning of life, but it didn't seem to matter much to me at the moment. I reflected on the fact that 100s and 100s of much smarter folks before me have spent their entire life's pursuing after the meaning of life. Theologians, philosophers, all with good intentions, many coming to completely different conclusions. For the moment nothing seemed to matter outside of this little encapsulated bubble I created around myself. I felt that everything was ok, and why sits and thinks when I could just sits.
I then noticed the sun getting lower on the horizon, temperatures were dropping, and being 30 miles from home with slow pedaling I got to thinking time to leave. Besides I was out of blackberry brandy. Time to leave this place of total harmony and peace. Time to go back, back to house chores, taking out the garbage, fixing the leaking faucet and setting the alarm clock to wake up and go back to work in the morning.
I will be back to this place in my mind and often as I can. As for finding out what the meaning of life is, it doesn't seem to matter much to me when I feel like this. May we continue to ride on, climb our "mountain" and keep exploring ourselfs.
Oh and just one more thing. A Big Big shout out to an unnamed extraordinary competitive cyclist from Iowa. You see this fine young gentleman drove all the up to the Twin Cities to pick up a winter's supply of dog poop in my daughter's back yard. Melissa, my daughter had major foot surgery and has been unable to go out and harvest her dog's Jack, endless supply of poop layered in multiple snowstorms. He did it. Thank you.
CHEERS........ and thanks for visiting.


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Combining Norwegian flair with some Toronto soul, we're celebrating the coziness that makes living in the north during the holidays so magical.
Embracing the hygge spirit, the Merry Moose Market is a bazaar for people who want to slow down and take their time during one of the busiest and most hectic time of the year. Relax, get into the spirit, and check out some fabulous local vendors specializing in great holiday gifts while sipping on a hot toddy. Snuggle up in our candle-lit cafe with a hot drink and Norwegian waffles, and join in on some candle making and bring a little coziness home. Fully accessible and kid friendly with free parking available, come see what the moose has to offer!
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Kessler receives book award
Mark A. Kessler, professor of political science at Bates College, has received the Best Treatment of Women and Minority Groups in a Political Science Text award from the Women's Caucus of the American Political Science Association. Kessler was honored for The Play of Power (St. Martin's Press, 1996), a textbook he co-authored that concerns the integration of women and minorities into the U.S. government and political system. He received the award on August 29 at the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association in Washington D.C.
A member of the Bates faculty since 1983, Kessler was promoted to full professor in July 1997. He wrote "Legal Services for the Poor" (Greenwood, 1987), and received dual honors from the Northeast American Political Science Association for his paper, "Legal Mobilization for Social Reform: Power and the Politics of Agenda Setting." It was judged the best paper presented at the organization's 1991 meeting and best paper evaluated in the American government section panels.
Kessler, who specializes in American politics, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and master's and doctoral degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from McKeesport High School in McKeesport, Pa., in 1973 and now resides in Providence, R.I. He is the son of Rae Kessler of White Oak, Pa.
Located midway between the coast and the mountains in south- central Maine, Bates is a 142-year-old undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences and is rated among the top 25 national liberal-arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Bates offers majors in 23 academic departments and seven interdisciplinary programs, and encourages independent study, research with faculty members and participation in off-campus programs. Bates does not require standardized-test results for admission.


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When it comes to finding the right style for today's young woman, too many designers try to box her into one category. As a brand, Miss Me jeans understands that the style of today's multi-dimensional woman is never just one thing. When this line of jeans was first introduced in 2001, it heralded itself as being designed for a new generation of women and it certainly lives up to this claim.
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Dissociative Disorders
The 30th annual Psych Congress will take place in New Orleans from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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The Jersey Private Fund
Rhea Hood, Head of CRM - EMEA
2017 update on the Jersey Private Fund
The Jersey Financial Services Commission ("JFSC") have announced the introduction of a single Jersey Private Funds ("JPF") regime for funds offered up to 50 professional investors. The JPF will replace the Very Private Fund and the Private Placement Fund regimes. Applications under the new JPF regime can be made from 18 April 2017. The JPF regime will provide a new streamlined fast-track regulatory authorisation process for the establishment of private investment funds. Upon receipt of a completed application from the Jersey regulated administrator (the "Designated Service Provider" (DSP)) the JFSC's published timescale for authorising a JPF is 48 hours.
A JPF is defined as a private investment fund involving the pooling of capital raised for the fund and which operates on the principle of risk spreading. Clarification has been provided by the JFSC that the following structures are not intended to fall within the definition of a JPF: Carry/incentivisation vehicles, holding companies, joint ventures, securitisation vehicles; and family office vehicles.
The key features of a JPF are as follows:
- It can be established as a Jersey company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, separate limited partnership, incorporated limited partnership or a unit trust;
- It is not required to appoint Jersey resident directors;
- It can be open or closed ended;
- It is not required to appoint an auditor;
- It must appoint a Designated Service Provider to ensure that the JPF criteria and applicable AML legislation are complied with and to carry out due diligence on the promoter;
- It can only be marketed to Professional or Eligible Investors. (a professional investor is defined in the JPF Guide and one of the criteria for an eligible investor is that it invests a minimum initial commitment of not less than £250,000 (or currency equivalent);
- A JPF cannot be listed, including a technical listing;
- There is no requirement for a JPF to have an offer document; and
- Where a JPF is marketed into Europe and therefore is an "Alternative Investment Fund", Jersey's AIFMD and AIF Code of Practice will apply.
The DSP shall be responsible for:
- Making reasonable enquires to ensure that the JPF meets the eligibility criteria, including assessing the status of Professional and Eligible Investors both on its establishment and on a continuing basis;
- Ensuring that all necessary due diligence on the JPF and all related parties (including the promoter and service providers) is carried out;
- Ensuring that the JPF is complying with all AML/CFT requirements;
- Completing the application form;
- Notifying the JFSC of any material changes to the information supplied as soon as reasonably practical (and within 28 days); and submitting an annual compliance return.
Authored by Rhea Hood, Director Private Equity at SANNE London and Tamara Williams, Head of Private Equity at SANNE Jersey.


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About Receiving & Storage
Whether in bulk tanker, 25-50kg bags/sacks or 1,000kg bulk bags, raw materials are delivered to your plant in a variety of forms, shapes and sizes.
Understanding different packaging forms and the flow on effect on storage costs, safety, quality and labour is critical in achieving optimum efficiency in your plant.
However this often neglected. Ensuring sufficient access for road tankers, container unloading stations, storage silos and even material storage and usage studies are just some of the constraints that we consider when designing your solution. Contact us to see how Fresco Systems' experience can help you improve your raw material receiving and storage.
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Hello all!
Do you need a funny book to make your week a little better? Check out How Not To Parent by Brad Manzo. Manzo chronicles the trials and tribulations of parenting, loving the wrong sports teams, and growing older in a collection of laugh out loud essays. This week Brad sat down with us to answer a few questions about his book and his life.
What makes a good story?
For me, the best stories are the ones that really happened, though that doesn't always translate into a good piece for me. If I can tell a story to which others can relate and makes people laugh, I know it's a keeper.
What is a typical day of a freelance writing like for you?
I have a full-time job so I write in the morning on my bus ride to work. I have an hour to kill, so I pull out my iPhone and start writing. I absolutely love this time because there's nothing else I can really do. When you're home and writing you feel guilty that the kids or housework is being neglected. But that bus ride is my time. The only downside is trying to type on a touch screen on a bumpy ride.
What inspired you to write the Imperfect Man column?
I've always enjoyed making people laugh. Before I started writing columns, I was an aspiring sitcom writer. I worked for a couple of years with a mentor who wrote for All in the Family (as well as Sanford and Son and Three's Company). But you need to be in L.A. to break into sitcom writing and I was married with a child on the way. And I had a good technical writing job and lived in New York.
Instead of moving to LA, I started using the humor writing skills I learned and began writing humor columns. Over the next year or two with a new child, I found myself writing about parenting and poking fun at the foolish things I did. As my wife would quickly add, I had tons of material. That's how The Imperfect Man came about.
What topics do you teach in your online writing courses?
I teach business writing, but as I point out in my class, the same principles apply to other types of writing. Whether you're writing jokes, a weekly advice column, or a technical writing procedure, you have to know your audience. Also, clear and concise writing is best—eliminate unnecessary words. For example, if you're writing a joke and your setup is too long, you can lose your audience before you get to the punch line. The same thing applies to business writing. People don't have time during a busy workday to read wordy emails; cut to the chase.
What was the biggest challenge going from technical writing to writing How Not to Parent?
In technical writing, you're just presenting information or procedures. You 're not offering opinions or thoughts. Six technical writers would write a procedure similarly but six people writing about parenting may offer six pieces that are completely different in style and viewpoint. I think the biggest challenge is changing your mindset. Humor writing and tech.writing are completely different animals. Tech. writing is very formal.Additionally, in How Not to Parent, I had the freedom to write about whatever I chose.
Which chapter of How Not to Parent was the most fun to write?
Honestly, it was all fun to write but most of the material focused on my married life over the last 10-12 years. But when I wrote the Introduction and Prologue for the book, I wrote about things I rarely touched on in my column and in the book—my childhood, my single years and the horrible, rodent infested apartments in which I lived, and when I met my wife and finally grew up. Sort of.
What do your kids think about being the subjects of your book and column?
They're only 7 and 10 so they still think it's kind of cool. I wouldn't dare write about teenagers. They already find you annoying and embarrassing and I wouldn't want to add any more fuel to that fire.
I hope my kids read the book one day when they're older and appreciate it for what it is—a light-hearted look at family life.
When you are not writing what do you like to do?
I love to read, play Wii with the kids, and watch sports on TV. Unfortunately, my favorite sports teams—the New York Mets and the New York Jets—aren't very good and the kids always beat me at Wii, so I do a LOT of reading. I'm about to read The Girl Who Played with Fire, by Stieg Larsson.
Tell us about your upcoming projects.
I'm currently marketing some humorous greeting cards and working on a fictional book tentatively titled, The Toy Factory. I'm also hoping to do a few seminars on self -publishing and marketing a book. I've learned so much over the last 2 years working on How Not to Parent.
Where can my readers buy How Not To Parent?
Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Brad-Manzo/e/B00AJD1LBA), Barnesandnoble.com (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-not-to-parent-brad-manzo/1113317968?ean=9781477536391) and other online booksellers. It's available for the kindle and as a paperback.
To learn more about Brad Manzo, his column, or his book go to bradmanzo.wordpress.com
Find Brad Manzo on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brad-Manzo/401662259853192
Follow Brad Manzo on twitter: @bradmanzo


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Questions About Lapidary and Jewelry Making
What Are The Best Rough Sapphire Stones?
Where do the best rough sapphire stones come from? It depends on the color. Blue may be the most valued color, but these gems pose problems for faceting.
What Is The Average Gemstone Faceting Yield?
Learn what factors determine the average faceting yield of a single piece of gemstone rough.
Why Choose a Barion Cut?
Gem faceters must consider factors like brilliance, color, and faceting yield before choosing a cut style. Learn what a Barion cut can bring to a gemstone.
Best Rough Gemstones For Beginning Faceting
Learn which rough gemstones are ideal for beginning faceting practice. A progression of relatively inexpensive gem species can teach important skills.
Are There Any Fair Gemstone Pricing Formulas?
Can gemstone pricing formulas help gem merchants and buyers make fair deals? Learn what factors can affect gem prices.
Labradorite Gemstone Cutting Advice
Learn how to cut a labradorite gemstone to showcase its striking color flash most effectively. Spectrolite is one variety that displays multiple colors.
Star Gemstones: Tips For Beginners
Want to start cutting beautiful star gemstones? Here are some helpful gemological resources for novice lapidaries and jewelers.
Getting Started in the Jewelry Trade
How do you start making a living in the jewelry trade? You need to learn gemology and metalsmithing and get serious about sales. Here are some tips.
How To Repair A Cracked Emerald Gemstone
Gem repair is challenging but can also bring new life to vintage jewelry. Learn how to repair a cracked emerald with Opticon sealer and a small vacuum.
How To Find Curved Striae In Synthetic Ruby And Sapphire
Curved striae or lines are a telltale sign of synthetic ruby and sapphire. If you're having trouble seeing them, here are some helpful tips.
Emerald Cutting Advice For Green Tourmaline And Rubellite
Dark green tourmaline and red rubellite gems can look very black in an emerald cut. Learn how to minimize this effect and show off these rich colors best.
Facet Designs For Beginners
What are the best facet designs for novice gem cutters? Find recommendations for cutting styles, books, resources, and gemstone rough here.
Gems and Minerals: Facet Rough or Samples?
For faceting, the distinction between gems and minerals is usually clarity. However, learn why the decision to cut may be an aesthetic or even a moral one.
What Is The Best Synthetic Corundum?
Rubies and sapphires can be made in a lab. The process that yields the best synthetic corundum for faceting should give you the best return for your work.
Gem Cutting Acronyms And Their Meanings
You'll find gem cutting acronyms like L/W in faceting guides. Learn what these frequently used terms mean and how they can save gem cutters time and effort.
Ring Sizing Advice For Novice Jewelry Makers
Ring sizing is an important part of jewelry making and repair. Learn a few soldering and annealing tricks from the pros to master this skill.
Does Refractive Index Affect Gemstone Brightness?
Many factors contribute to gemstone brightness. Learn the role a gem's refractive index plays and the difference between gemology theory and practice.
A Cabochon Bezel Setting For Unusual Opal Doublets
Cabochon cuts are popular for showcasing opal doublets. Learn a trick for making a bezel setting for doublets that are wider on top than the bottom.
Faceting Tips For Exotic Gemstones
Some gems are seldom faceted because they're rarely found in nature or rarely used for jewelry. Learn a few tricks for faceting seven exotic gemstones.
How Can A Gemstone's Optic Sign Change?
A gemstone's optic sign may be listed as either + or -. Learn whether impurities in a specific stone or the choice of axes to measure RI cause the change.
Faceted Gemstones And Light Return Measurements
What factors determine the light return of faceted gemstones? Facet quality, polish, color, and cut style all play roles. Learn more about these variables.
Refractive Index List of Common Household Liquids
Gemologists may immerse gems in refraction fluids during examinations. This refractive index list of household liquids offers some common alternatives.
How To Orient Sapphires With Silk Inclusions
Silk inclusions in sapphires are hard to detect. Learn to pick the best orientation and cut for these gems. You might end up with a prize star sapphire.
Advice For Grading Dark Colored Gemstones
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So let me see, where did I leave off? Oh yes. Rhinebeck.
It was a great weekend with my parents, though unfortunately I don't have any photos of both of them in the same shot. They rented an RV, cozy RV dining room pictured above complete with flowers, so we could stay at the fairgrounds. That made it so wonderfully easy, especially with my father serving delicious healthy meals to keep us fueled for the marathon that the weekend represented.
The three of us managed to squeeze in a trip to the Vanderbilt Mansion, which is well worth the side trip if you are ever in that neighborhood. Spectacular fall color on the Hudson was an added bonus.
Vending at Rhinebeck was an experience. I thought I was ready thanks to years vending at Maryland but there is no training that can adequately prepare you for the combination of thousands of knitters and fall weather that puts everyone in the mind of cozy woolen knits. Being a wool farmer was a good place to be in such circumstances.
I came back and had to hit the ground running—figuratively, no time for exercise at the moment—for the church 5K the following (this past) Saturday. It went really well, and I wish I had some great pictures to show you, but I am completely inept at downloading photos from a card from my father's camera. I could hold this post up longer while I try to figure it out, or I could just get on with life and get this post up, so here we go.
Next up, on Tuesday: Secondo leaving for Kentucky for the FFA national convention to present his agriscience project. I will spare you all the gory details of getting his disorganized butt out the door but let's just say it wasn't pretty. After much begging and grovelling, I got this picture texted to me today. We'll know tomorrow how he did. The purple ribbon means that he qualified for the top three in his division so that's something!
And then almost last (there's Halloween tomorrow) but not least: Primo's 19th birthday today. I could go on and on about the passage of time and blinking eyes (from tears or split seconds, it's hard to say sometimes; it's probably a combination of both), but I'll refrain, because I don't have much to add. It goes too fast. Treasure every moment. I am still trying to learn these truths.
We have no idea who let the kid with the Rutgers sweatshirt onto the Princeton campus.


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Tens of millions of dollars have been spent trying to restore Tuggerah Lakes, but the problem just keeps coming back.
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The British do magnificently at novels of intrigue, betrayal, espionage and of valor, traits that reflect their blood-splattered history, and in The Secret Generations (Putnam's: $17.95) author John Gardner, who served a successful stint as one of the authors of the James Bond novels, emerges once more as a master of his craft. If you ration yourself to a single novel of this type per year--got to nurse the old ticker, eh?--this is the one so far. Acute, panoramic, excruciating in its details of devotion to God and country (not necessarily in that order!), this very well could head your must-read list. Is this a rave? Well, yes--seems like it is.
And while I'm on this British kick--I rarely deviate too far from it--I suggest Seeing Red by Roger Ormerod (Scribner's: $12.95). His "Hanging Doll Murder" won acclaim, and now he throws at you what seems a case of the improbable--a man who dares not drive again, but appears from all the evidence to have done just that, thus ending up dead in Wales. This is the typical British whodunit--an instance of the utterly improbable that seems to be a fact, or seems so until the right sleuth digs into the case. That is, to garble "Hamlet" (am I right in this?), "There are stranger things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy." Or something like that . . . .


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Dr Olaf Witkowski from MTI Ltd in Tokyo, will present the Department of Computer Science Colloquium, with a talk entitled, "Signal-driven Swarm Intelligence and evolutionary robotics".
Colonies of bacteria, swarms of insects and flocks of birds all exhibit a swarming behavior based on local interaction and individual decision making. Identifying the minimal features leading to the emergence of such behavior is fundamental to our understanding of collective behavior. Decentralized swarm control is crucial in fields of application where
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Olaf Witkowski graduated with an MSc in Civil Engineer in 2008 from the University of Louvain (UCL) in Belgium, and was a co-founder and Chief Research Officer at Commentag LLC in Belgium, designing the first semantic search engine for Twitter. He obtained his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 2014. Olaf is currently a researcher at MTI Ltd in Tokyo, and a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Tokyo. His main goal of research is to understand the mathematical foundations of cooperation and collective behavior, the evolution of cognition and the origins of life.
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This time i'm going to write an overview on my last trip to Japan. I will divided the overview into 2 part. First is Tokyo, and the second one is Kyoto-Osaka. After the overview, i will give you some tips and some good place to go if you're going to Japan without tour. ;)
I went to Japan with my sister and my cousin. The three of us went there without tour, so the itinerary was up to us. We spent 4 days in Tokyo, and we went to these place:
(1st day) going around Inaricho looking for late dinner,
(2nd day) Tokyo Disneyland, Rainbow Bridge,
(3rd day) Ueno Park, Asakusa, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower,
(4th day) Tsukijin Market, Akihabara, Ginza, Shibuya, Harajuku, and Shinjuku.
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The next day we had hanami at Ueno Park -thanks God our hotel was near Ueno, so we didn't have to go to Ueno Park by subway. The cherryblossom tree -or mostly-known as sakura tree are still there, but not full-bloom (we're kinda late, it's in full bloom a week before we went there) so it's not pretty like i imagine it would be. (∏ ù ∏)
After that i went to Asakusa to see Sensoji Temple. It's a big temple where the locals go in New Year Eve to pray. You can find a lot of shop that selling traditional souvenirs and snack along the way to the temple (Nakamise street - from the outer gate to the temple's second gate -the Hozomon). You can also see a lot of old building from Edo around Sensoji Temple, complete with the jinrikisha -japanese traditional rickshaw. You can enjoy the ride for 30 minutes with 8000 yen cost (for 2 person).
The Imperial Palace is one of the must see place when you go to Japan. Please note that the Palace is open for public until 5pm, and the gate is closed on 4.30pm (you can't go in after the gate closed). The palace have a big and beautiful garden. I saw a lot of beautiful full bloom sakura tree there. It's a pity we can only stay for half an hour and it was raining when we went there, so i didn't take any picture -only recording for a while there.
After the Imperial Palace, we went to Tokyo Tower, and thanks to the rain we got all wet. ( ¬_¬) It was a good place where you can see the whole city -and Rainbow Bridge to brag! Only if it's not raining that day, we would have taken some photos outside the tower..huhu...
The 4th day was spent on shopping district. First thing in the morning, we went to Tsukijin Market just to find that it was closed for the day. Damn! But it's okay since we got to eat yummy sashimi with rather low price. After that we went to Akihabara. Yep! As a fan of anime-manga culture, i asked my sister and cousin to accompany me to Akihabara to search for anime figure. Just a bad luck that i didn't find what i searched for, and with limited time too..(∏ ù ∏)
So to heal my pain, we decided to go to Ginza to specially search for their Melon pan and Anpan, and took a picture of the famous intersection. After we got what we wanted, we run to Shibuya. A lot of branded shop there, with expensive price too. We took some photos with the Hachiko statue and with the 109 building in Shinjuku. After wandering around for 2-3 hours, we decided to continue our journey to Harajuku and found our heaven. We tried the famous crepes and went shopping. I got 3 pairs of cute socks and a cape. My sister got her jacket and domo bag for my baby sister. My cousin got a skirt, and two trench coat (1 for her younger sister). We closed the day at Harajuku with udon as our dinner. After finished our dinner, we went to Shinjuku to see the nighrlife at Tokyo. It was an amazing day, really.. ( ∩_∩ )
|The Kawaguchi-ko station
|Big house. Never find one as big as these at Tokyo
|Sakuya Guest House
|My super delicious breakfas
See you on next part~
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Albania Passes Gay Hate Crimes Law That Surpasses the U.S.
Albania, in a move hailed as a "revolution" by officials, has passed an LGBT-inclusive hate crimes law which for the first time codifies a commitment to specifically tracking and preventing bias motivated crimes and distributing over the Internet anti-LGBT materials that advocate violence or overt prejudice.
The first change in the law, approved by the Albanian Parliament on Saturday May 4, amends The Criminal Code of the Republic of Albania, and specifically clause "j" of Section 50 of the Criminal Code, to enumerate sexual orientation and gender identity so that the clause now reads:
j) when the offense is committed due to reasons related to gender, race, color, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health status, genetic predisposition, or disability[.]
This change has been labeled an important one because it distinguishes such crimes as designed not just to attack an individual but to quell the voice and visibility of a particular group of people based on a defining characteristic, in this case their sexual orientation or gender identity, these alongside long-established classes such as race and disability. Prosecutors can now pursue extra penalties to specifically balance such crimes.
It is the second change to the law, however, that has drawn widespread praise. It amends Article 119 to create a list of offenses to outlaw:
Providing to the public or distribution of deliberate materials containing racist, homophobic or xenophobic content, through [...] information technology [...] punishable by a fine or imprisonment up to two years.
This, as far as hate crimes legislation goes, is a broad statement of intent that far exceeds comparable legislation like the United States's Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act that, in deference to free speech, would never usually penalize for the distribution of anti-LGBT material over the Internet.
This bold step has prompted Mr. Igli Totozani, of Albania's Ombudsman's Office, to remark, "The approval of amendments to the Criminal Code against homophobia represents a revolution in the Albanian legislation against homophobia."
"Albania is on the way to a more fair, equal and European society," he reportedly added. "[The laws are a] valuable contribution to a greater protection of human dignity and a more open and European Albania."
Changes in the law were supported by a number of LGBT organizations and the Ministry of Justice and, according to Totozani, serve to put Albania at the forefront in a highly religious conservative region.
While the law concerning the distribution of homophobic materials on the Internet, such as on sites like Facebook, could be considered unduly broad, the law is designed — with existing balances for religious freedom of expression still in force — to try to tackle the work of radical Islamic groups in particular who have taken to popular social media sites to advocate for the killing of the LGBT community.
An April release of the European Social Survey, established in 20o1 and conducted bi-annually, established that "53% of Albanians believe that 'gays and lesbians should not be free to live life as they wish,'" and rated Albania as one of the most homophobic countries out of the 30 countries surveyed.
However, Albania's lawmakers have seemed keen to be seen to take the lead in improving this situation with Albania's Prime Minister, Dr. Sali Berisha, meeting LGBT activists in April, making him the first sitting prime minister to ever do so in an official capacity.
It was announced last year that the government would also be removing from medical teaching materials so-called anti-gay academic medical texts that condemned homosexuality as unhealthy. These they replaced with books that do not pathologize homosexuality and offer accurate and scientifically tested information.
Albania decriminalized homosexuality in 1998, and the age of consent has been equal since 2001. Other progress has been relatively slow in coming, though has picked up in recent years with gay and lesbian people being allowed to join the military as of 2008, while in 2010 the Albanian Parliament passed comprehensive anti-discrimination measures that included sexual orientation and gender identity.
Authorities have been criticized, however, for the fact that so far very few legal challenges to cases of anti-LGBT discrimination have been heard. Whether the new hate crimes provisions will make a difference in criminal prosecutions will likewise depend on how willing the authorities and judiciary are to identify anti-LGBT animus and follow through with maintaining this, a legal framework designed to protect the LGBT community.
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Forgive me while I learn this software! I've been in Manila for a couple weeks and just getting re-oriented! More on that later.
I see that no one commented but a couple people clicked "Like" for the Ferlinghetti poem. I thought the FOR public might be interested in this response when I posted this to my Facebook page: a very well-educated gentleman, successful businessman, who happens to be a member of my Rotary club, commented that he was glad he doesn't live in such a nation! I was flummoxed! Where to even begin with that?? Fortunately for me, one of my cousins answered him before I did, saying, "yes, but most days, we do live in such a nation!"
So I was saved from a potential conflict with my fellow Rotarian. What do you do when a neighbor or colleague or member of your church reacts with a comment you think is so far "out of the ballpark" that you don't know what to say?
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I can't deny that I LOVE lists, but I wouldn't even know where to start a list of things I'm grateful for. Maybe by Thanksgiving I can come up with something clever. Over the past few weeks, more than ever, I have realized how fragile and precious life is. You never know when you're going to get the call you've been waiting for, or the call you've been dreading, and the space in between can, at times, be taken for granted. It's the little things that fall by the wayside that really make each day, and I think that those would be #1 on my list today.
I'm also grateful to live in the country I do. Even with the political nonsense, economic crisis, strikes (need I go on?), I'd be hard-pressed to find someplace that I would rather live. What makes this country chaotic, is also what makes it beautiful. The fact that people can strike, or can go off on their own and start a company like they've always dreamed of, or can publicly voice their opinions on any matter is something I could never live without. For, with the chaos, comes a fierce pride in being American. This is epitomized by the men and women who risk their lives every day to protect these ideals that we hold so dear, and for them I am truly grateful as well.
Just a few things I'm grateful for..
La Famille
My brother heading off to college - Go Ducks!
Nothing beats a wedding with some of America's finest
My country (and football)
Friends, friends, friends
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The following article could signal an ominous new development in the 'War on Terror'. Note that the supposed threat is described as 'sleepers' who lead normal lives. People who "to hide in plain sight", who are "not noticed and to all intents and purposes … live a law-abiding existence". It's such a broad, vague description that it could be stretched to cover just about anyone. In fact the following could serve as a useful preamble to extend the definition of 'terrorism'. So that ultimately anyone who disagrees with the phoney 'War on Terror', or even its conduct, could be labelled as a 'terrorist'. And that could include me, or you or even your family and friends . . . anyone. Ed.
Micheal Evans – The Times October 17, 2003
Osama bin Laden's terror group has "sleepers" in the United Kingdom who live normal lives but are primed for terrorist action, the head of MI5 disclosed last night.
These individuals do not fit the typical image of a terrorist but just blend into society, Eliza Manningham-Buller, the Director-General of MI5, said.
She gave an insight into "new leads" that her service and other Western agencies have followed since the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. Ms Manningham-Buller said: "Western security services have uncovered networks of individuals, sympathetic to the aims of al- Qaeda, that blend into society, individuals who live normal, routine lives until called upon for specific tasks by another part of the network."
She added: "Some of these individuals are in the UK."
In her second public lecture since becoming the head of MI5 a year ago, Ms Manningham-Buller said that one of the lessons learnt from September 11 and other incidents was the ability of the terrorist "to hide in plain sight, to be seen but not noticed and to all intents and purposes to live a law-abiding existence".
She delivered the annual James Smart Memorial Lecture (in honour of the first chief constable of Glasgow) at the City of London Police headquarters, saying that bin Laden's organisation had established "a highly covert series of networks" to support and sustain terrorist activities.
This explained why al- Qaeda had been able to carry out terrorist acts since September 11, despite the worldwide intelligence-gathering operation to counter its activities.
She said that, despite many recent counter-terrorist successes, she saw "no prospect of a significant reduction in the threat posed to the UK and its interests from Islamist terrorism over the next five years, and I fear for a considerable number of years thereafter".


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A Quiet Storm
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- Hopeful lady said...
Mr. Ramirez, I want to thank you for allowing an insight into your personal story, private relationship experiences & sharing your emotions. Love is powerful & can be the most valuable asset we as humans can possess. You seem to be a hopeless romantic, like myself. Just don't ever forget to love yourself and never give up. I pray for your future and inner peace. Good luck my friend. I send you a shot out and dedicate a song: "Love between a boy and a girl" by the Temprees. ;)
- October 18, 2015 at 2:13 AM
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The following comment is from Eddie Ramirez:
Hopeful Lady, thanks for commenting on "A Quiet Storm." Writers in prison rarely get an opportunity to share their work with the outside world, much less do we get a chance to get some feedback. Yours is infinitely appreciated. Yes, "A Quiet Storm" was a personal and emotional project. It's not always easy to look back at time lost, friends and family missed and former loves left behind. I do imagine that this is a common theme for people on the inside and those of you on the outside; and yes I agree with you that love is a powerful force that motivates us to progress through the days—some harder than others, and what helps even more is when those emotions are acknowledged. A simple "I hear ya, bro" goes a long way. I'm not really a hopeless romantic but I am hopeful. I have hope that good things will happen when hard work and opportunity meet. I think this applies to romance too. Anyway, I don't know when I will get the chance to hear the song you recommended but thanks for thinking of a brother. Spread the word about MB6 and the talented artists that have a message to deliver. Be well, sis and keep believing in your dreams.
- November 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM
- Browneyedbeauty said...
My brother did fifteen years for something he didn't do keep your head up I am praying for you
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As a customer, you surely want to get the best value of everything you have bought. This will include a piece of property or a house you will live in with your families. Of course, you have to look at every single nook in order to gauge the condition of the property. But there is also a need for you to determine what the house is made of, how it was designed and built, and how all of its fixtures, features and systems work when you are to live in the space.
Indeed, a short personal inspection will be insufficient. What you need is a pre-purchase property inspection report that is prepared by licensed professionals as this will provide you with an unbiased view of the current condition of the property, giving potential investors like you with a peace of mind. This reliable report will also assist you in making a well-informed decision regarding buying an asset.
You have to know that a pre-purchase inspection report will have all the significant information along with photographs that will give investors a picture of the actual condition of the property prior to the exchange of sale contracts.
Although standard inspection reports are visual inspections only or intended to uncover any hidden problems or huge structural flaws, you will be able to know what to look at. From here, a potential buyer like you can then decide to have added assessments done by reliable specialists like structural engineers, surveyors, electricity or water supply authorities, or pest inspectors.
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First, you will know the results of the assessment of all the accessible parts of the home being inspected – the interior and exterior of the building, the under-floor space, and the roof space and roof exterior.
Second, you will be provided with the results of the evaluation of the overall property site – the garden shed, the carport, the driveways and paths, the surface water drainage, the storm water runoff, separate toilets, fencing, steps, and laundry areas.
Lastly, you will know the property's state when it comes to specific items or areas you have requested to be inspected. These include visible signs of asbestos, operable smoke alarms, and the presence of an operational electrical safety switch.
Generally, the pre-purchase property inspection report must help you be aware of the property's current condition along with any huge problems that must be addressed immediately. You will be able to know if there are issues that can prove to be expensive or more problematic in the future. In turn, this will help you make the best decision in buying a property that will really fit your preferences and needs.


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Today I received an email from James A. Moore, International Vice Chairman (sounds impressive) of the International Information Systems Forensics Association (IISFA). The IISFA is the governing body for the Certified Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI) certification. I mentioned this organization and cert in June and November 2003.
Since I don't see any notice of this news on the IISFA Web site, here's the significant parts of Mr. Moore's email:
"I am very pleased to formally announce the final release date of the Certified Information Forensic Investigator examination through Thompson Prometric.
The exam will be available at over 2500 testing centers worldwide on April 18th, 2005. The exam fee will be $150 USD and registration for the exam will be completed through the Thompson Prometric website located at www.thompson.com. The exam will be 125 random questions with a minimum passing score of 70%. Results to the candidate will be immediate. The IISFA will receive monthly reports and certifications will be sent out on a monthly basis...
1) This test is open to anyone. However, only active members in good standing who pass the exam will be awarded the CIFI. CIFIs must maintain CEUs to keep their certification current.
2) The testing centers are not IISFA locations. Thompson Prometric is an independent testing entity.
3) All testing centers are proctored and required picture ID for candidate prior to taking the exam.
4) You may take the exam as many times as you wish, however the examination fee is $150 USD for each instance.
5) The exam is available worldwide in dozens of countries, however, the test is only in English as this time.
6) There are study suggestions on the IISFA website (www.iisfa.org) and several CIFI study guides in preparation by various IISFA members.
7) Currently there are approximately 100 CIFIs in the world that have taken the exam or grandfathered. There is still opportunity to be one of the very first CIFIs with a low badge number.
8) Badges are available by purchase from a third party. This vendor is not part of IISFA and all transactions are between the vendor and the purchaser. All certifications are verified by the vendor before they will complete the transaction and create your badge. Each badge will be stamped with your badge number.
9) James Moore (me) is not the Director of Certification. I am not the correct person to ask about your certification status (present grandfather applicants excluded), your badge status, how to study for the exam, and so on. You need to direct those inquires to the Director of Certification and Director of Education.
10) There is a committee who will maintain the exam question pool and will review it twice per year. All members will be under non-disclosure and must be CIFIs. If you wish to join that committee, contact the Director of Certification (Dione Hodges).
11) No, James Moore does not get residuals, funds, compensation, free trips, or thanks you for the exams from any party living or dead, real or imagined. All exam fees go to Thompson Prometric and the IISFA. However, donations to the James Moore Vacation fund are warmly welcomed (please send cash only).
This marks a new phase in the development of the CIFI as the leader in our field. I'm very proud to see this event come to pass. Thanks to all those who helped."
I support the CIFI because it is a vendor-neutral forensics certification with a Code of Ethics. The CISSP Code of Ethics is the only reason I support that certification. I took advantage of the IISFA's original grandfathering option in 2003 to acquire the CIFI. The GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) requires candidates to adhere to its GIAC Code of Ethics. I attended the first SANS Forensics, Investigation, Response and Education (SANSFIRE) in 2001, the precursor to the GCFA, but never tested for any SANS certification.
For an in-depth discussion of the merits of forensics certification, consider reading Computer Forensics: The Need for Standardization and Certification (.pdf) by Matthew Meyers and Marc Rogers.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
IISFA Announces Vendor-Neutral Forensics Certification Test
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That's definitely interesting-sounding. The material may be prohibitive, but you can't really argue with the cost...
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There's always something brewing in the Microsoft antitrust case in the European Union. Today, Microsoft seeks open antitrust hearing, EU says no:
Microsoft asked the European Commission to open to the public a hearing that could lead to a large fine, but the Commission said procedural regulations require it be closed, the two sides said on Tuesday.
The administrative hearings on March 30 and 31 will be on charges that Microsoft failed to carry out sanctions imposed by the European Commission two years ago for violations of antitrust law.
Yesterday, Outgoing EU Consultancy Wants to Help on Microsoft:
A consultancy retained by the European Commission in the Microsoft antitrust case believes it can help break an impasse to avoid a large fine against the firm, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday.
OTR Consultants of London has helped the Commission in the Microsoft case for several years, but its contract is nearing an end because of time limits imposed under Commission procurement rules, a second source said.
Now OTR has suggested a new role for itself: it would help improve Microsoft technical documentation that the Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, says is inadequate.
On March 3, OTR sent a letter proposing a changed role.
OTR suggested it would work with Microsoft, the Commission and a Commission monitoring trustee to improve the documentation.
Microsoft, in a letter sent a few days ago to OTR and copied to the Commission, said it would like to accept the offer.
Asked about the exchange of letters, a Microsoft spokesman had no comment. Neither did a Commission spokesman.
It's not obvious what OTR adds to the stew unless the other parties won't talk to each other.
[...] In the latest twist in the in the European Union antitrust case, Microsoft is offering free, unlimited tech support for rivals using the server protocol documentation it has provided. Jeremy Kirk at InfoWorld: Microsoft will offer free and unlimited technical support to those who license its workgroup server protocols, its latest move to satisfy the European Commission that Microsoft is complying with the 2004 antitrust ruling against the company. [...]
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Thursday, 14 February 2013
Secret Stitching Sweetheart blog hop
And here it is. It's 'Red Home' by Natalie Bird and includes ten red themed sewing projects for the home. I brought this as it has a pattern for stitching a thread catcher and as I am always picking up bits of thread from around the house - or pulling them off my person - I thought this may help me to contain my mess in a stylish and practical way. You need two contrasting pieces of fabric so now I'm looking forward to my day off tomorrow so I can go to my local fabric shop and have a browse. And who knows, I may even go wild and choose non-red colours! I also need to pick some backing fabric for the jubilee cushion cover I made the other day so it may be an expensive trip.
As it is Valentines I decided to get into the spirit of things and join in the Secret Stitching Sweetheart Jo has organised over at Serendipitous Stitching - http://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.co.uk - please go and have a look. You may have seen the colours I used for my stitching piece as I posted them a few days ago. Well, here is the picture I have been sent.
I love it! It is a beautiful piece of stitching and I love how it has been presented with the lovely spring flowers in the background. I think I am going to have to up my game and this will certainly provide some inspiration. I'm off to see what other people have created and see who made this fab heart.
Have a lovely day all and if like me you didn't receive any chocolates then pop out and buy some for yourself because you are totally worth it!
And if you are interested in getting a copy of the book I purchased mine from Red Raspberry Quilts - http://www.redraspberryquilts.com
It's an Australian company so you pay international postage. I can't fault the service and the book arrived well wrapped and in the promised timeframe.
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Thanks for taking part. I hope you find your Secret Sweetheart soon.ReplyDelete
The book looks lovely, it would be perfect for Nicola's Scarlet Letter Year but a little late to order one now! That's just my luck LOL.
Great book! What a lovely Valentine Stitch for you! Hop you figure it out. It wasn't me. I am still searching for mine too. ;)ReplyDelete
Claire! Thank you! I just read your lovely comment and poem. ;) Perfect colors for me. You are a no- reply commenter. Um, google that. I do not remember how to change that. I believe you go into your profile and check that you want it to show your email address. Otherwise people cannot reply directly to your comments, through email. ♥ReplyDelete
Great Valentine - very pretty!ReplyDelete
Happy Valentine's Day xx
Happy Valentine's Day!ReplyDelete
Great book and stitched Valentine!ReplyDelete
Hi Claire. It was me. I'm so glad that you liked it, this has been a fun way of finding new blogs to enjoyReplyDelete
I think I recoginzed your stitching right away when I was blog hopping yesterday, because of the colour hint! :D Both yours and you sweetheart's Valantines are great!ReplyDelete
That book looks very interesting...may have to look into it! So glad for the blog hop so that we now have met....ReplyDelete


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M/V PRINSENDAM A FIRE GULF OF ALASKA; USCG SAR Case Study, 3 Feb 1981.
Additional personnel training (enclosure 6). The training and expertise of the Air Force pararescuemen was responsible for the survival of passengers in the last lifeboat. It is notable that we were forced to rely on another agency to provide these personnel. I recommend we develop a similar, highly-trained, well-equipped rescue elite.
VII. Personnel
a. The expertise of the Air Force pararescuemen was responsible for the survival of passengers · in the last lifeboat. Often, SAR units have cases that require extensive medical training and survival skills. While the EMT program is attempting to provide the required medical skills, little attention is given to air/boat crewmen in skills often needed such as swimming, diving, etc. When rank ordered, the first and fourth goals of the SAR OPP for 1980-1985 are to improve professionalism and on - scene effectiveness. A well-trained, well-equipped cadre of rescue specialists is needed to help attain this goal.
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These just give me such a clinical feeling; the crisp, clean, white leather in combination with a transparent plastic ankle strap that looks a bit like a hospital wrist band. The heel is one of the few low heels that I think doesn't looks prissy; it starts at the far end of the shoe and goes straight down, which from the back looks like a continuous line upwards that visually elongates the white leather strap. Aahhh such a simple shoe on first sight but I could just


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Options for elderly obese persons to shed excess flab
Obesity affects a large part of human population worldwide and people from various age groups can get affected by it. However, for elderly people who are overweight, getting rid of excess body weight can prove to be tougher than others. For instance, many of them cannot exercise to discard excess weight owing to specific ailments and medical conditions. For many of them, sticking to various weight loss regimes may not be possible because of same reason. However, elderly obese individuals still can try some effective measures to lose extra weight without incurring risk.
Elderly obese persons need to keep a sharp eye on daily and weekly calorie intake to avoid putting on unwanted mass. To fulfill nutritional needs without consuming excess calorie they can try eating multiple servings of fiber enriched fruits and fresh vegetables. It is better to have organic produce as processed fruits often have preservatives and artificial sweeteners added to them. They need to be careful about not eating red meat and animal protein sources that contain unhealthy fats. Lean meat in moderation is what they should eat for protein intake.
Elderly overweight people should cut down drinks that contain fats and excess sugar. They can take fresh fruit juice instead. It is also necessary to monitor the amount of sodium in the foods they eat. They should drink water and fluids with health benefits such as green tea. Usually, elderly people tend to feel less thirsty and that is why they should drink enough water to keep their body well hydrated.
With age, metabolism in body tends to slow down and excess fat do not get burned, compared to young people. That is why obese elderly people should not skip having meals. When they skip meals, their metabolism level becomes really slow. It is ideal if they have meals at regular schedule every day to maintain a steady metabolism. Regular meal timings also help in reducing sudden hunger pangs and subsequent overeating and gorging on junk foods.
Like other weight loss aspirants, elderly obese people also need to eat foods that are rich in nutrient, fiber and low in calorie value. Vegetables like carrot, spinach, tomato and fish like tuna and salmon should be included in their weight loss diet. They should preferably take foods that are grilled and baked over deep fried ones. Eating whole grains and cereals are also ideal for their weight loss regime. Eating fiber rich food not only helps them in keeping body weight under control but it also helps in combating constipation, a problem many elderly people suffer from.
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Today I have another card to share with you using a super sweet image from Stamp Art Design by Kathryne! I'm also here to remind you that you have a little more time to join in the fun this month at A Die for a Sketch. Challenge #9 runs until March 4th. You could win FIVE wonderful digis of your own from our generous sponsor:
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Efforts to implement retail 2-D bar codes are accelerating, with Sears becoming the first U.S. retailer to begin a public trial that started in mid-December at a store in Marietta, Georgia.
Sears' name is now on a substantial list of top-tier U.S. retailers who have been seriously exploring the technology, including Best Buy, Gap, Target and Nordstrom.
There are multiple vendors pushing the technology in the United States; Best Buy and Target are working with a company called StoreXperience, while Sears and others are talking with an outfit called ScanBuy.
At the National Retail Federation show in New York City this week, some retailers and consumer goods manufacturers discussed the 2-D efforts, almost all in exchange for an agreement that they not be quoted by name as most are considering similar trials.
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The technique involves having a cell phone's digital camera "look" at a small 2-D bar code on an advertisement, which launches an applet. A server interprets the bar code and the phone then launches a Web browser and deep-links to a page on that site, typically the Web site of the advertiser.
Currently, the biggest concern, which is also likely to be the most short-lived, is that the service is available on a relatively few phones in the United States. The concern about a shortage of supported phones was mentioned by a Sears manager involved in the trial.
Click here to read more about Sears' decision to shut down its "Manage My Home" site because of poor security controls.
ScanBuy, for example, has worked out deals with only Sprint and Alltel, according to ScanBuy CEO Jonathan Bulkeley. Such negotiations are complex because it requires deals and programming for multiple browsers, carriers, hardware manufacturers, operating systems and camera manufacturers. A code or management change from any one of those players can make the whole package unravel.


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Wiggles and Waggles are a joke band as far as I can tell, though I'm not able to find anything more than this single. The songwriting credits go to Roy Bennet and Sid Tepper, who have written tons of songs for Elvis, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eartha Kitt, Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard, just look up Roy Bennet on wikipedia. Given the nature of these songs, I would venture a guess that this is their own little project, since there doesn't seem to be any other star involved, at least in a prominent way.
I held off on posting this because if you'd take a gander up there, my copy of Rock and Roll Session is completely destroyed, but I knew I'd heard it somewhere. Sure enough, I turn to the Las Vegas Grind series of compilations, who have what sounds like the exact same thing (it's not exactly coverable) under the name Louie Overseas with the song title changed to "A Studio Session". Sure, sometimes compilations foul up the name in hopes to get away without paying royalties, but this doesn't even give a hint. So here's their copy, not in terrificly better shape than mine. I've renamed it to the real thang
Rock and Roll Session
Hey! Mr. Hoolihan is much more musical (I've played it on my surf show). It's a fun rock & roll instrumental with occaisional vocal bits contemplating the vaguely scandalous thing affecting their friend Mr. Hoolihan.
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SC Photorealism is a texture pack which aims to make Minecraft look extremely realistic, by using photo-realistic textures at the resolution of 128x. It is also designed to look very modern, so it will fit perfectly with contemporary builds. SC Photorealism will look great without shaders, but even better with them!
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Today I have a fun and quick tutorial using glassine bags from Whisker Graphics. These luminaries give a soft, beautiful glow to your home and add just a touch of sparkly magic to your holiday decor.
Cut glassine bags in half so you have two sheets. Punch snowflake shapes onto the sheets. Roll the glassine to form a cylinder. Using double sided tape, secure ends together. Spray a bit of adhesive spray onto the luminaries and sprinkle white mica over the top.
Place battery powered candles inside.
Instructions for the reindeer plaque:
Paint oval wood base with cream paint and let dry. Cut out reindeer and attach using pop dots. Spray a little adhesive spray over the entire plaque and sprinkle with mica. Tie a strand of divine twine towards the bottom of the plaque.
Glassine Bags- Whisker Graphics
Brown Sugar Divine Twine
White Mica- Melissa Frances
Snowflake Punch- Fiskars
MME Reindeer Paper
Adhesive- Xyron Double Sided Tape
Oval Base - The Wood Connection