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dual-GPU madness, only this time in the resplendent green of NVIDIA? EVGA has gone and concocted a special Halloween edition of the GTX 275, which has sprouted an entire GTS 250 appendage solely for PhysX gruntwork. Dubbed a new form of Hybrid SLI, EVGA's latest combines -- for the first time, from what we can tell -- two different GPUs and assigns them with specific and mutually exclusive tasks. Whether this concept takes off will depend to a large extent on the effectiveness of PhysX acceleration and whether it can show more efficient scaling than regular old SLI with two boards or more conventional dual-GPU setups like the GTX 295. Color us intrigued, either way.
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The Weapon- Mike Z. Williamson
The release of "The Weapon is just over two weeks away! I highly recommend this book! If you want to find excerpts of the book, go to the Fifth Imperium!
URL is http://jiltanith.thefifthimperium.com/ as the first eight chapters are there and this is with the cooperation of the author, Mike Z Williamson as well as Jim Baen of Baen Books! Micheal Z Williamsons site is http://www.michealzwilliamson.com

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The Follydock competition brought to life this container origami. The folly architecture competition, held in 2007 was organised by Lowieke Duran a.o. in Rotterdam. The design passed all stages of the competition and was eventualy build at Heijplaat, in the harbour area of Rotterdam. It's made from two, in origamy style folded, 40ft cargo containers.
Even the scale model, contained reused materails. It was made of discarded heating radiators. Construction and welding of the 10 meter tall folly was done by master-welder Vincent Petit. In October of this year (2008) it was re-opened.
Wouter Roeterink, Ron Nout, Femke Bijlsma and Allard Roeterink
Container Origami (2007 – reopened: 2008)
Two 40ft containers
Eemhavenweg, Heijplaat/Charlois, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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The hissing, gurgling figure lurks in your basement, casting a long shadow in the eerie light of a bare bulb, it's the revenge of the aging water heater. It may sound like a horror movie to some, but most homeowners will have to go through a hot water tank replacement eventually. While it's true that it can be an expensive and time-consuming project, it doesn't have to be difficult.
Read on for Romaniuk Heating & Air Conditioning's guide to managing the costs of replacing a water heater.
A: Most of us grew up with hot water tanks that maintain a standing supply of heated water. Nowadays, tankless water heaters have grown in popularity as they save a significant amount in energy costs and have longer lifespans.
On the other hand– high installation and retrofitting costs, smaller capabilities and steep initial pricing lead many property owners to stick with the more affordable technology of a hot water tank.
A: Electric and gas water heaters both offer different advantages and disadvantages, but for many people, it only comes down to the bottom line. Sticking to a sensible budget can make or break a homeowner, so it's understandable why the cost is such a serious issue.
Electric water heaters are 20-30% more energy efficient than gas alternatives, they cost more to maintain, and high-end units are more expensive.
Gas water heaters can be had more cheaply and will incur fewer upkeep costs, but your utility bill will be higher.
You should choose the type that will better suit your lifestyles. Families in larger homes may save more with a gas hot water tank, while singles or couples in smaller homes may do very well with an electric heater.
A: One word– safety! Whether dealing with gas or electricity, water heaters require enough of either to pose a severe risk to installers of any skill level. The techs here at Romaniuk are tested and trained on all of the latest technology and safety standards. Don't risk carbon monoxide poisoning, electrification or worse. Our reasonable fee is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that your furnace or HVAC system was installed correctly and safely with the correct tools.
So you've faced your fear! Your water heater doesn't seem so scary now, right? Even if you weren't intimidated, we hope you leave this article more informed about the costs of replacing a water heater. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us here at Romaniuk!


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by Naomi HughesA horrific explosion levels part of the city and Camryn Kingfisher is the sole survivor.
Amidst controversy, conspiracy theories, and threats from government officials, Camryn longs for the truth. But the only person who she can turn to is a transparent boy in a lab coat named Quint. Unsure whether he's a hallucination or a ghost, Camryn has no choice but to trust him as they become embroiled in a plot that is bigger than either of them realize.
In a race where the fabric of time and space is at stake, they must figure out who caused the explosion before the culprit comes back to finish Camryn—and her city—off for good.
American Road Trip
by Patrick Flores-Scott
With a strong family, the best friend a guy could ask for, and a budding romance with the girl of his dreams, life shows promise for Teodoro "T" Avila. But he takes some hard hits the summer before senior year when his nearly perfect brother, Manny, returns from a tour in Iraq with a devastating case of PTSD. In a desperate effort to save Manny from himself and pull their family back together, T's fiery sister, Xochitl, hoodwinks her brothers into a cathartic road trip.
Told through T's honest voice, this is a candid exploration of mental illness, socioeconomic pressures, and the many inescapable highs and lows that come with growing up—including falling in love.
And the Ocean Was Our Sky
by Patrick Ness
With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself...
As their relentless Captain leads the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of both whales and men.
Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower
by Christian McKay Heidecker
Phoebe Lane is a lightning rod for monsters.
She and her mom are forced to flee flesh-eating plants, blobs from outer space, and radioactive ants. They survive thanks to Phoebe's dad—an invisible titan, whose giant eyes warn them where the next monster attack will take place.
All Phoebe wants is to stop running from motel to motel and start living a monster-free life in New York or Paris. But when her mom mysteriously vanishes, Phoebe is left to fend for herself in small-town Pennybrooke.
That's when Phoebe starts to transform…
Bad Man
by Dathan Auerbach
Eric disappeared when he was three years old. Ben looked away for only a second at the grocery store, but that was all it took. His brother was gone. Vanished right into the sticky air of the Florida Panhandle.
They say you've got only a couple days to find a missing person. Forty-eight hours to conduct searches, knock on doors, and talk to witnesses. Two days to tear the world apart if there's any chance of putting yours back together. That's your window.
That window closed five years ago, leaving Ben's life in ruins. He still looks for his brother. Still searches, while his stepmother sits and waits and whispers for Eric, refusing to leave the house that Ben's father can no longer afford. Now twenty and desperate for work, Ben takes a night stock job at the only place that will have him: the store that blinked Eric out of existence.
Ben can feel that there's something wrong there. With the people. With his boss. With the graffitied baler that shudders and moans and beckons. There's something wrong with the air itself. He knows he's in the right place now. That the store has much to tell him. So he keeps searching. Keeps looking for his baby brother, while missing the most important message of all.
That he should have stopped looking.
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
A new pair of shoes, a university degree, a husband—these are the things that a girl dreams of in a Nigerian village. And with a government scholarship right around the corner, everyone can see that these dreams aren't too far out of reach.
But the girl's dreams turn to nightmares when her village is attacked by Boko Haram, a terrorist group, in the middle of the night. Kidnapped, she is taken with other girls and women into the forest where she is forced to follow her captors' radical beliefs and watch as her best friend slowly accepts everything she's been told.
Still, the girl defends her existence. As impossible as escape may seem, her life—her future—is hers to fight for.
The Echo Room
by Parker Peevyhouse
The only thing worse than being locked in is facing what you locked out.
Rett Ward knows how to hide. He's had six years of practice at Walling Home, the state-run boarding school where he learned how to keep his head down to survive.
But when Rett wakes up locked in a small depot with no memory of how he got there, he can't hide. Not from the stranger in the next room. Or from the fact that there's someone else's blood on his jumpsuit.
Worse, every time he tries to escape, he wakes up right back where he started. Same day, same stranger, same bloodstained jumpsuit.
As memories start to surface, Rett realizes that the logo on the walls is familiar, the stranger isn't a stranger, and the blood on his jumpsuit belongs to someone—or something—banging on the door to get in.
The Good Demon
by Jimmy Cajoleas
It wasn't technically an exorcism, what they did to Clare. When the reverend and his son ripped her demon from her, they called it a "deliverance." But they didn't understand that Clare and her demon—known simply as Her—were like sisters. She comforted Clare, made her feel brave, helped to ease her loneliness. They were each other's Only.
Now, Clare's only comforts are the three clues that She left behind:
Be nice to him
June 20
Remember the stories
Clare will do anything to get Her back, even if it means teaming up with the reverend's son and scouring every inch of her small, Southern town for answers. But if she sacrifices everything to bring back her demon, what will be left of Clare?
The House of One Thousand Eyes
by Michelle Barker
Who can Lena trust to help her find out the truth?Life in East Germany in the early 1980s is not easy for most people, but for Lena, it's particularly hard. After the death of her parents in a factory explosion and time spent in a psychiatric hospital recovering from the trauma, she is sent to live with her stern aunt, a devoted member of the ruling Communist Party. Visits with her beloved Uncle Erich, a best-selling author, are her only respite. But one night, her uncle disappears without a trace. Gone also are all his belongings, his books, and even his birth records. Lena is desperate to know what happened to him, but it's as if he never existed. The worst thing, however, is that she cannot discuss her uncle or her attempts to find him with anyone, not even her best friends. There are government spies everywhere. But Lena is unafraid and refuses to give up her search, regardless of the consequences.
by Scott Westerfeld
Frey and Rafi are inseparable . . . two edges of the same knife. But Frey's very existence is a secret.
Frey is Rafi's twin sister—and her body double. Their powerful father has many enemies, and the world has grown dangerous as the old order falls apart. So while Rafi was raised to be the perfect daughter, Frey has been taught to kill. Her only purpose is to protect her sister, to sacrifice herself for Rafi if she must.
When her father sends Frey in Rafi's place as collateral in a precarious deal, she becomes the perfect impostor—as poised and charming as her sister. But Col, the son of a rival leader, is getting close enough to spot the killer inside her. As the deal starts to crumble, Frey must decide if she can trust him with the truth . . . and if she can risk becoming her own person.
Muse of Nightmares
by Laini Taylor
Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old.
She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise.
She was wrong.
In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.
Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice--save the woman he loves, or everyone else?--while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.
As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?
Not Even Bones
by Rebecca Schaeffer
Nita doesn't murder supernatural beings and sell their body parts on the internet—her mother does that. Nita just dissects the bodies after they've been "acquired." Until her mom brings home a live specimen and Nita decides she wants out; dissecting a scared teenage boy is a step too far. But when she decides to save her mother's victim, she ends up sold in his place—because Nita herself isn't exactly "human." She has the ability to alter her biology, a talent that is priceless on the black market. Now on the other side of the bars, if she wants to escape, Nita must ask herself if she's willing to become the worst kind of monster.
People Kill People
by Ellen Hopkins
People kill people. Guns just make it easier.
A gun is sold in the classifieds after killing a spouse, bought by a teenager for needed protection. But which was it? Each has the incentive to pick up a gun, to fire it. Was it Rand or Cami, married teenagers with a young son? Was it Silas or Ashlyn, members of a white supremacist youth organization? Daniel, who fears retaliation because of his race, who possessively clings to Grace, the love of his life? Or Noelle, who lost everything after a devastating accident, and has sunk quietly into depression?
One tense week brings all six people into close contact in a town wrought with political and personal tensions. Someone will fire. And someone will die. But who?
by Courtney Summers
Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water.
But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meager clues to find him.
When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late.
The Spaceship Next Door
by Gene Doucette
Three years ago, a spaceship landed in an open field in the quiet mill town of Sorrow Falls, Massachusetts. It never opened its doors, and for all that time, the townspeople have wondered why the ship landed there, and what—or who—could be inside.
Then one day a government operative—posing as a journalist—arrives in town, asking questions. He discovers sixteen-year-old Annie Collins, one of the ship's closest neighbors and a local fixture known throughout the town, who has some of the answers.
As a matter of fact, Annie Collins might be the most important person on the planet. She just doesn't know it.
Summer Bird Blues
by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Rumi Seto spends a lot of time worrying she doesn't have the answers to everything. What to eat, where to go, whom to love. But there is one thing she is absolutely sure of—she wants to spend the rest of her life writing music with her younger sister, Lea.
Then Lea dies in a car accident, and her mother sends her away to live with her aunt in Hawaii while she deals with her own grief. Now thousands of miles from home, Rumi struggles to navigate the loss of her sister, being abandoned by her mother, and the absence of music in her life. With the help of the "boys next door"—a teenage surfer named Kai, who smiles too much and doesn't take anything seriously, and an eighty-year-old named George Watanabe, who succumbed to his own grief years ago—Rumi attempts to find her way back to her music, to write the song she and Lea never had the chance to finish.
by Alexander Kwame
When America is not so beautiful, or right, or just, it can be hard to know what to do. Best friends Walt and Noah decide to use their voices to grow more good in the world, but first they've got to find cool.
Walt is convinced junior year is their year, and he has a plan to help them woo the girls of their dreams and become amazing athletes. Never mind that he and Noah failed to make the high school baseball team yet again, and Noah's love interest since third grade, Sam, has him firmly in the friend zone. Noah soon finds himself navigating the worlds of jazz, batting cages, the strange advice of Walt's Dairy Queen-employed cousin, as well as Walt's own perceptions of what is actually cool. Status quo seems inevitable until Noah stumbles on a stash of old love letters. Each page contains the words he's always wanted to say to Sam, and he begins secretly creating artwork using the lines that speak his heart. But when his private artwork becomes public, Noah has a decision to make: continue his life in the dugout and possibly lose the girl forever, or take a swing and make his voice heard?
At the same time, numerous American flags are being left around town. While some think it's a harmless prank and others see it as a form of peaceful protest, Noah can't shake the feeling something bigger is happening to his community. Especially after he witnesses events that hint divides and prejudices run deeper than he realized.
As the personal and social tensions increase around them, Noah and Walt must decide what is really true when it comes to love, friendship, sacrifice, and fate.
by Nicky Drayden
In a land similar to South Africa, twin brothers are beset by powerful forces beyond their understanding or control in this thrilling blend of science fiction, horror, magic, and dark humor—evocative of the works of Lauren Beukes, Ian McDonald, and Nnedi Okorafor—from the author of The Prey of Gods.
Two brothers.
Seven vices.
One demonic possession.
Can this relationship survive?
Auben Mutze has more vices than he can deal with—six to be exact—each branded down his arm for all the world to see. They mark him as a lesser twin in society, as inferior, but there's no way he'll let that define him.
Intelligent and outgoing, Auben's spirited antics make him popular among the other students at his underprivileged high school. So what if he's envious of his twin Kasim, whose single vice brand is a ticket to a better life, one that likely won't involve Auben.
The twins' strained relationship threatens to snap when Auben starts hearing voices that speak to his dangerous side—encouraging him to perform evil deeds that go beyond innocent mischief. Lechery, deceit, and vanity run rampant. And then there are the inexplicable blood cravings. . . .
On the southern tip of an African continent that could have been, demons get up to no good during the time of year when temperatures dip and temptations rise. Auben needs to rid himself of these maddening voices before they cause him to lose track of time. To lose his mind. And to lose his . .
The Truth Lies Here
by Lindsey Klingele
In small town Michigan, Penny Hardjoy, an aspiring journalist, teams up with the nerdy boy next door and the town's star quarterback to find her conspiracy theorist father after he goes missing and several other people turn up dead in the woods.
The deeper she digs, the weirder things start to get. Townspeople repeat the same phrases—verbatim. Men in black suits stroll around Main Street. Chunks of Penny's memory go missing.
Pretty soon, her research leads her to the long-ago meteorite crash in Bone Lake's woods, and she's going to have to reconsider her definition of "real" if she wants answers. . . .
Wildcard (book two in the Warcross series)
by Marie Lu
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.
Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price.
Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves?


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Originally written for Daily Hive Vancouver.
T his is a wonderful time of year where we get to celebrate family, friends, culture, and of course, food! Unfortunately, for some, this time of year can bring up a lot of the stress and anxieties that come with being surrounded by temptations.
It's important to remember that we eat food not only for the nutrition it provides but also for the happiness it brings and the memories it creates. With the right tools, we can indulge this season, while continuing to eat well to nourish our bodies and our minds.
Start by ditching the mindset of good and bad foods, or the mindset of clean eating and "not-so" clean eating. By labelling foods as good or bad, you can leave yourself feeling guilty and not fully enjoying those indulgences that are meant to bring you tons of pleasure. All foods fit in a healthy diet in moderation. Focus on choosing foods that nourish your body more often, as well as choosing treats that nourish your mind and soul in moderation. Giving yourself permission to indulge will prevent the development of negative feelings towards food.
The holidays are a very busy time: work deadlines, finding your loved ones that perfect gift, and balancing social events. This can lead to skipping meals and relying on fast food because there just isn't enough time in the day. Set yourself up for success by planning your meals ahead of time. Secondly, keep snacks on hand to ensure you're not letting yourself get too hungry, which can lead to making less healthy choices. To feel more satisfied, include a protein in these snacks, such as roasted chickpeas, or Greek yogurt.
The Healthy Plate Guide encourages us to fill half of our plate with vegetables, a quarter of our plate with a protein, and a quarter with whole grains or starchy vegetables. Yes, surprisingly this can even be done during the holidays! Now it may be difficult to fill half your plate with vegetables if the only vegetables in sight are a sad looking raw vegetable platter. For potlucks, use this as an opportunity to bring a seasonal vegetable dish or your favourite salad. After loading up on the vegetables, grab some protein, for example, turkey, shrimp, roast beef, or chickpeas. Lastly, fill the remaining quarter of your plate with starches, such as baked yams, roasted potatoes, or a whole wheat bun. By starting the event with a nourishing, balanced meal, you'll only need a few of your favourite treats afterwards to feel satisfied.
Now that you're satisfied from your balanced meal, it's time to choose some treats amongst what is likely to be a very wide variety. Remember that just because it's there doesn't mean you have to have it! This is the perfect time to check in with your body and ask yourself what you are truly craving and what tastes good to you. Now is the time to pick your favourite holiday item that you've been waiting for all year long, and that brings your pleasure.
Holiday drinks can quickly displace our appetite for nourishing foods. Try having a glass of water between every fun holiday drink, alcoholic or not. By alternating, you'll still get to enjoy the experience of holiday eggnog without drinking it to quench your thirst alone, and you'll be able stay hydrated at the same time.
That holiday food coma, we've all been there. Just because you may have ignored your fullness cues and perhaps over-indulged at a meal doesn't mean you should feel guilty, it's really only one meal. In the grand scheme of things it's no big deal, and if anything, think of all the positives you gained from that yummy holiday experience. You can get back to feeling your best at the very next meal by practicing mindful eating and choosing foods that energize you and make you feel good!
With everything else going on there doesn't seem to be much time left for exercise. Find ways to move your body in a way that is enjoyable to you and makes you feel good, rather than using it as a punishment for what you ate the day before. Try incorporating it into your holiday fun by going for a walk after dinner as a family, or trying a new seasonal activity like snowshoeing or ice skating.
Remember, just like the rest of the year, it is all about balance and moderation. Continue to choose foods that nourish your body, and treat yourself from time to time because food should be a fun and enjoyable part of our lives! Happy Holidays!
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Overpriced gyms make you feel bad. That's what a recent study conducted by professor Ewa M. Roos, at the University of Southern Denmark.
The study was considered double-blind and for a duration of eight weeks.
The physiotherapists working with each exercise group were unaware of the purpose of the study as well as the participants. There were three groups, with 42 people in group A, 40 people in group B, and a waitlist group who didn't do anything and were called group C. All of the participants reported to have either had hip or knee pain going into the study. Each participant had their aerobic capacity, muscle strength and walking speed tested before and after the study.
What were the differences between group A & B's environments?
Group A was put in an overpriced gym. The gym was modern, had large windows with plenty of sunlight, big wall mirrors, views of nature, and had all of the state-of-the-art gym equipment. Group B was brought to the basement of a 1970s building that was bare and unadorned in any way.
They had a lot of secrecy around the analysis of the results to avoid researchers influencing the results with their beliefs.
The groups were labeled A and B in the data analyses, and interpretation of the results was agreed on in writing prior to the revealing of which group had exercised in what room.
After the eight weeks, the participants were asked to report their overall improvement, pain relief, and functional improvement. The participants reported their testing results and were asked to explain their understanding of their experiences of exercising in the two different rooms.
The finding was not what they expected.
Both groups improved physically about the same, but Group A reported feeling better overall, with more pain relief and greater improvement in function. Why was this?
There was no difference in aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and walking speed between the two groups. Obviously, Group C did not improve in any way whatsoever since they just waited and didn't exercise (duh).
At the end of eight weeks, the groups were asked how their knee/hip pain problems were. The answers were contrary to what the study expected to find. As it became clear when the groups were revealed, that the group exercising in the old room reported greater improvement. Weird.
The participants were shown photos of the two rooms to spark discussion about their impressions.
The people in the old room didn't perceive the aged appearance negatively. They said they felt at home in the environment and expressed nostalgia because it reminded them of their old school gym.
More importantly, they also felt a stronger sense of fellowship and that they were all in it together, working as a team to achieve their goals.
In contrast, in the new fancy gym room with the large windows, they said there was more of a distraction and participants said that did not feel part of a team. The large wall mirrors they had weren't appreciated either. They didn't like to look at their untrained legs and their often overweight bodies. The overpriced gym made them feel bad.
What to do then?
Take your time in finding the right exercise environment that feels right for you. Join a group that has similar goals. Finding an environment that you really like will improve your chances of getting fit and feeling better! If you are joining a gym to exercise rather than for other reasons (picking up a date, showing off your bulging muscles or your big butt in your workout pants) then maybe keeping some important concepts in mind will help you with your happiness at the gym.
Exercise isn't fancy. It's sweating. It's working hard and sometimes it's difficult and even frustrating. Taking your ego out of your workouts will make it more about your improvement while not comparing yourself to others. Focusing on yourself while working out will make it more fun and you might even find yourself open to meeting some new friends who share your values and goals.
It doesn't take money, fancy revealing gym clothes, a nice view or lifting heavier than you should to be successful in the gym. In fact, that last one is what causes injuries! It takes just the opposite. Don't let your overpriced gym make you feel bad. Pay for the more important stuff, like learning from a trainer how to do the exercises properly. Paying for the cool lighting, the DJ with a stupid name, and fancy decor is pretty cool and all…But hey! Either way, do what is most important to you and it will show in your smile or in your frown.


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Royal PLO-Yalists
Last week a delegation of three British Parliament members, representing three different parties, including the Tories, came to Israel on a «fact-finding mission about the abuse of Palestinian human rights in the occupied territories». In the framework of the program they had enough chutzpa to visit the Knesset in search of these "facts", bringing along their local guides – representatives of Christian Aid, a viciously anti-Israel organization headed locally also by Britons and devoting its considerable resources to aiding Palestinians in their lawsuits against Israel.
I crossed paths with this noble company only briefly: they came to the office of MK Dr. Yuri Shtern (National Union) who heads the newly formed Christian Allies Caucus. Apparently, Christian Aid had misunderstood the name: this body was created to strengthen cooperation between the Knesset and Christian Zionists, the best friends Israel has in the world. I would argue that not only are they our best friends, but they are the only true Christians, for the simple reason that The God of Israel is a Zionist, and if they follow His Messiah, they have to be Zionists, too. By contrast, Christian Aid is Christian in name only; it is not just their attitude to the nation of Christ, but it is their total indifference to the fate of their co-believers – the Christians of Palestine.
By coincidence I happened to be at Shtern's office to talk about the study conducted by the Jerusalem Summit on the plight of Christian Arabs in Bethlehem after it was transferred to Arafat. The facts are appalling: Moslem PA has set out to deliberately destroy Bethlehem's Christian Arab community (consider just this: in 1970 there were 5 mosques in Bethlehem; now there are 72) . When the guests arrived (untypically for the British, they were half an hour late), I was already about to leave. Dr. Shtern kindly allowed me to speak first, and I drew the attention of the Parliamentarians to this study. They glided over it by saying that "two wrongs do not make a right". I.e., the abuse of Christians' rights in PA is certainly bad if it exists, but they are here to investigate the abuse of Palestinian human rights in the occupied territories by IDF.
Dr. Shtern noted that the only right address in the Knesset for their inquiry should be the architects of Oslo, who, without asking the Palestinian people, had imposed on them the corrupt and despotic gang of Arafat. The latter came from Tunis in order not only to trample on the human rights of Palestinians and abuse the rights of their children by brainwashing an entire generation into zombies dreaming of becoming suicide bombers, but also to unleash a terror war against Israel after the most generous offer any country could give. And if there are any inconveniences Palestinians encounter at the road blocks, they are the consequences of that war orchestrated by PA.
I had to leave, nagging myself for having wasted a chance to deliver them the message. Indeed, talking about how awful the PA is to Christians sounded apologetic. Look, they also do bad things. Something is wrong with us, I thought as I left the Knesset; we instinctively start to apologize. Instead, this is what I should have told them:
Ladies and Gentlemen, you arrived here to find facts about the abuse of Palestinian human rights in the occupied territories.
Each word in the stated goal of your visit is an abuse of moral clarity.
First, «occupation».
There are 22 Arab countries. And then there is a tiny Jewish country that occupies less than 1% of their combined territory. And this tiny country has to give up its land in exchange for their peace. Let us try the reverse view: imagine there are 22 Jewish states with a combined territory slightly greater than that of the US, and they demand the partition of a single tiny Arab state to create a Jewish State Number Twenty-three, since this single Arab state has a Jewish minority. The whole world would be up in arms: Those greedy Jews, why can't you leave the poor Arab state alone! If you have Jews there, too, why can't you resettle them in your 22 states: you have plenty of land and oil dollars.
Do you really think, gentlemen, that the world would support these 22 Jewish states that call the existence of a sole Arab state an "act of occupation"? (I borrowed this argument from Morton Klein of ZOA.)
If you are not persuaded by plain logic and common sense, and you insist on international law, then, in formal terms, this land is either a territory allotted by the League of Nations to create a Jewish national home, or, in an extreme case, disputed territories. Then, gentlemen, why was this "occupation" not mentioned in 1948, when these territories were seized by Jordan, but only in 1967, when they were retaken by Israel in the course of a defensive war?
Second: human rights? A person who wants to kill me doesn't have rights. I respect the rights of the person who walks past this window only until he tries to kill me. If he is, then he doesn't have any rights. This argument was presented more than 70 years ago by Vladimir Jabotinsky. It's tragic that it should still be relevant… well, as relevant as the arguments of the Bible.
Third: a British delegation? Parliamentarians of Britain that closed the doors of Israel to Jews, dooming them to be incinerated by Hitler? Britons who violated the mandate of the League of Nations to restore the national Jewish home in the ancient Land of Israel? Who rejected the vision of their own prophets, Lord Balfour and others, who saw in it the greatest honor bestowed on Christian Britain by the Lord of Israel? Britons who sold this honor and commandment of faith to Arab sheiks, partitioned the Holy Land and created this terrible problem?
From Britain we could accept a delegation of repentance.
And finally, gentlemen: a Knesset delegation has more of a right to come to the British Parliament to investigate the abuse of human rights of Irish nationals which took place while fighting Irish terrorists… You see, I choose the words with moral clarity. While fighting terror. Because anyone with basic decency understands that population that breeds and harbors terrorists can suffer some inconveniences (call it human-rights abuses), like rudeness of soldiers at the checkpoints where they try to catch the so-called «best sons» of that population. I said «while fighting terror», though if I had the same moral compass as the one that led you today to the Knesset, I could write «during the continuing British occupation of Northern Ireland». And even to that I have much more of a moral right: after all, the cradle of your civilization is not in Northern Ireland, as is ours in Judea and Samaria...
The irony, of course, is that I thought of these arguments only after I left the Knesset. But I don't think this was the last meeting with European PLO-yalists, either for me or for you, my friends.
Will they change their minds, if they hear it? Well, at least a tinge of shame might sneak into their hearts. Shame makes a man's life uncomfortable in the face of the God of Israel. Since people dare not revolt against Him, they attack His people, as the involuntary witnesses to their perversion. They are trying to numb the shame that is burning their insides by various drugs. Once upon a time they used "Avenging the Savior", blood libel, Aryan philosophy. Following the WWII, the decadent Europe, its consciousness still roiled by the Holocaust, prescribed itself another drug – PLOpium – which consists in supporting the poor tyrants and cannibals of the Third World.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this drug will kill you. Perhaps you're too hooked to give it up and thus are doomed. The God of Israel, however, gives every human being a chance till the very last moment. As in any dependency, the first step in going clean is to admit your sickness. Say it. Confess. Whisper it into His ear. And then, perhaps, He'll help you to step away from the abyss.
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Before I begin this post, I would be remiss if I didn't state right out of the gate that I realize I am late to the party when it comes to the superpowers of the superfood kale. Oh, I have heard and read about this amazing, nutrient-packed member of the cabbage family. In fact, given its incredibly low-calorie content, kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods in existence.
Many powerful antioxidants are found in kale, including quercetin and kaempferol, which have numerous beneficial effects on health. Kale also is extremely high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that has many important roles in the body. A single cup of raw kale actually contains more vitamin C than an orange. Kale also contains small amounts of protein and fiber. These are two of the most important nutrients when it comes to losing weight.
With all that being said, the problem for me when it came to this leafy, dark green powerhouse is that I simply couldn't stomach it. Kale salad?… I'll pass. Too fibrous and chewy for me. After all, what am I, a rabbit? No, I just couldn't join 'Team Kale', that is, until now.
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A cornerstone of my recently adopted healthy eating program is Arbonne Protein Shake Smoothies for both breakfast and lunch. I love both the chocolate and vanilla flavors and often add in fresh, organic fruit along with almond butter or peanut butter to introduce variety.
Now, after finally getting up the courage to add mighty kale to the mix I am here to say that in a smoothie, this stuff is friggin' delicious!! Who knew eating healthy could taste so good? Interested in trying a refreshing Kale smoothie for yourself? Give my concoction below a try. (Makes a terrific post-workout shake!)
Randy's Quick Kale Smoothie
- 8 oz Unsweetened Almond Milk
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- 1 Scoop Arbonne Daily Protein Boost
- 1Scoop Arbonne Full Control
- 1 Organic Peach
- 1/2 Frozen Organic Banana
- 2 tbsp Almond Butter
- 2 Handfuls Shredded Organic Kale
- 5 Ice Cubes
(Approx. 600 calories)
Blend this bad boy thoroughly, pour into a chilled glass, and drink up. Your taste buds and body will thank you!
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|Ich begann, einen irischen Akzent zu benutzen, und als der Regisseur dazu sagte 'Was machst du da?', war klar: Richard war kein Ire.
Michael Gambon am Set von Harry Potter III
|Richard Harris, who played the Hogwarts headmaster, the ancient wizard Dumbledore, died shortly before the third one began production. It was awful. But there was very much a bright side. I think that I may have the honor of being able to say I was in Richard Harris' last scene that he ever shot. That's amazing. (...) I don't think that Richard is the kind of guy who would've wanted us to mourn him for ages. I think he'd have just wanted us to be happy and remember him for all the times he made us smile and made us laugh.
Daniel Radcliff im Boston Herald, May 30, 2004
|Marriage is a custom brought about by women who then proceed to live off men and destroy them, completely enveloping the man in a destructive cocoon or eating him away like a poisonous fungus on a tree.
|Richard Harris
|I formed a new group called Alcoholics-Unanimous. If you don't feel like a drink, you ring another member and he comes over to persuade you.
|Richard Harris
|I was asked to play the part and I wasn't going to do it for various reasons. Then my 11-year-old granddaughter Ellie telephoned me and said quite simply, 'Papa, if you don't play Dumbledore I will never speak to you again!' So I didn't have much choice in the matter
|Richard Harris
|I often sit back and think, I wish I'd done that and find out later that I already have.
|Richard Harris on the effects of his drinking
|They'd go to the opening of an envelope. Any big occasion, they're always there. Anything for exposure. We can do without them. Actors are unimportant.
|Richard Harris on actors
|After Richard
Harris was chosen as Dumbledore,
Chris told him to meet the kids for a read of the script...
Mr. Harris, that was quite a good reading. I think you'll be quite good for this part!
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|I'm not interested in reputation or immortality or things like that...I don't care what I'm remembered for. I don't care if I'm remembered. I don't care if I'm not remembered. I don't care why I'm remembered. I genuinely don't care.
|Richard Harris
|It worked too well. I was taking this woman out to dinner afterwards and couldn't zip up my trousers. I wouldn't use Viagra again. Your heart has to be good to take it
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|Really, catching TB was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me
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|Richard Harris may no longer be a wildcat, but he is certainly not a pussycat. Perhaps the description, amiable tiger, will do.
|Lise Hand, journalist
|Actors take themselves so seriously. Samuel Beckett is important, James Joyce is - they left something behind them. But even Laurence Olivier is totally unimportant. Acting is actually very simple, but actors try to elevate it to an art.
|Richard Harris
|... over-fat, flatulent 62-year-old windbag, a master of inconsequence masquerading as a guru ...
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|There are too many prima donnas in this business and not enough action.
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2013-14 line: 35 GP, 9-22-0-2, 3.88 GAA
2013-14 highlight: It's not often that a loss is a highlight, but it's hard to ignore Greenfield's 49-save, one goal against effort versus Guelph on March 4.
Strength: He made several jaw dropping saves and was the victim of some bad luck this past season. Both goalies didn't get a lot of offensive support either. That being said, a lack of consistency was the main issue for Greenfield. He was caught out of position early on but tightened that up as the year went on.
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Yes, today, May 29, celebrates the humble paperclip, that indispensable office supply!
Silly, I know, but I was truly inspired to make these fun, colorful paperclips. And you can take this wall hanging as seriously as you want!!
Maybe you see the humor in the statement, or maybe it really represents our busy lives - either way, Hold It Together is entertaining! If you totally relate, there's a pattern so you make your own, available at Craftsy and Etsy.
Made with applique paperclips and lettering, the arrangement can be however you want. I chose to link the paperclips around in a circle, but they could be formed into a chain, or even a heap - the possibilities are endless!
And now for some closeups. Yes, I went hog wild on the quilting - it was so liberating to just doodle all sorts of designs.
More closeups to show cause the areas are so different!
Here's a super close-up shot.
BTW, I used a 14 stitches per inch setting, and probably could have gone smaller. For reference, all of my other quilts use 10 stitches per inch.
The border has simple piano keys, whose lines are duplicated on each side. This allows for all of the attention to be on the pretty quilting in the center.
And don't you just love how black attracts all sorts of fuzz?
So if your feeling the love for all that paperclips represent, head on over to Craftsy and Etsy to get started on your own!
Happy National Paperclip Day!
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Hilm: Iraqi youth looking to revive Sufi music
Baghdad - They are young Iraqi fighters but unlike the large array of combatants in their war-torn country, their weapons are drums, guitar and oud and their fight is aimed at reviving Sufi music, transcending sectarian and ethnic barriers.
The Sufi band — four musicians and an administrator, all in their 20s — came into being in 2013 taking the name Hilm, Arabic for "dream". It has since garnered fame for composing songs from poems by famous Sufi writers.
"The love of music and singing brought us together as friends first and then as a music group. Our common dream was to hold a music event and to play and sing… Focusing on Sufi music was not in the initial plan," noted group director Fahd Abdel Rahman.
A concert in which they featured a song by a Sufi poet that was well-received by the public was the main incentive for choosing this pristine form of art, a branch of Islamic religious music and a centuries-old legacy passed down in Iraq and other parts of the Islamic world. Hilm has since performed in mosques and churches and participated in an Arab poetry festival.
The group's vocalist, Mustafa Faleh's religious upbringing and his knowledge of Quranic recitals and religious intonation, helped the musicians to develop their own style of Sufi music, which soon became their main feature.
"Our songs deal with religious and humanitarian issues based on Sufis' work that touches closely on the sufferings of Iraqis," Faleh said.
"We were a bit apprehensive in the beginning of presenting this type of music, since it is linked to religion and could be unwelcomed by religious groups that have reservations on music and singing," he said. "However, we are keen on reviving the civil and cultural life in Baghdad, a historical hub for poetry, music and singing, although the political and security conditions in the country have had a terrible impact on culture and civil activities."
Although the band has not faced harassment, its members are cautious. "We try to be alert and take into consideration certain religious occasions to avoid possible negative reaction by Islamic fundamentalists," Faleh said.
Shia cleric Sheikh Ghayth al- Tamimi, a staunch supporter of Hilm, contended that religion "has been emptied" of its spiritual and humanitarian principles, overshadowed by the ideological conflict tearing Iraq apart.
"That is why we see that the Islamists' choices are almost exclusively violent. Backwardness is taking place not only at the cultural and artistic levels but in all fields of creativity," Tamimi said, stressing that "the best counterpart to terrorism is (singing) love and peace".
"The group Hilm was born in the midst of conflict and took off amid (gloomy) skies to express themselves through Sufi singing with all what it has of spiritual and creative dimensions. Their force is inherent in their music which they invested to (highlight) sufferings." Tamimi added.
The cleric lashed out at the government, which he accused of "sponsoring violent and backward Islamist groups". "But this should not hinder Hilm from growing inside Iraq, before even thinking about seeking fame abroad. Their success at home under the prevailing conditions will pave the way for international recognition later on," he said.
Resilience and perseverance are an inherent feature of the group.
"Despite our limited means, we have achieved significant success by individual efforts. The love (of music) was the main driving force behind our effort to found the band Hilm," boasted guitarist and oud player Ali Hussein.
He pointed, however, that the group was deeply disappointed by the "total absence of any (official) financial or moral support" that might drive them to leave the country in quest for better opportunities abroad. "Our hope of a better (culture-aware) Iraq is almost a dream that is hard to realise."
Member of Parliament Uhud al- Fadali, who is on the media and culture committee, acknowledges governmental shortfalls, contending that "the problems plaguing Iraq whether political, security or economic have adverse effects on all sectors in the country".
"We need to have a clear and all-embracing strategy to support young talents and prevent their flight outside the country. The youth should be given the chance to lead not only cultural life but also the whole country," Fadali said.
Activist Zakra Sirsom pinned down the regression of cultural life in Iraq to the policies of religious parties in power. "These parties have no interest in music or any other form of art. It is of utmost difficulty for musicians and singers to gain fame and popularity in a country which considers art as (religiously) unlawful," said Sirsom, deputy president of Burj Babel, a cultural association.
Expressing her admiration for Hilm, Sirsom said: "They are staunch fighters. They are trying to create beauty amid rubble."
Sufism is defined as the inner mystical dimension of Islam. Sufis are best known for their performances involving "whirling dervishes". Their sung poems aim at introducing the audience to God. Some Muslim opponents of Sufism consider them outside the sphere of Islam.


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Pardon me for the blogging hiatus. I've been traveling and "doing research" for the novel the last couple of weeks in India–my favorite subcontinent, my second home, and often my inspiration. A trip to the mighty fort of Chittorgarh has reminded me to keep the mechanics of writing at bay for now and just absorb the story because the story is everything, isn't it? It is how we learn from the past, how we weigh the choices of the present, and how we size up the future.
This afternoon I was enthralled by a storyteller, a.k.a. my tour guide, a young man born and raised in the fort who is sharing the stories of this place with the world. This young man not only put us through our paces, walking us to vantage points to view nearly a dozen of the half-destroyed palaces and crumbling temples in the complex, but he was a passionate narrator of a version of the fort's history. I say "a" version, because history is such a complex thing, and so many histories never really make it to the tour guides, but I don't mean in any way to denigrate the stories he told.
These stories were anchored to the timeline and the regime in power, so I was submerged in a world of family dynamics over time as well as seemingly ever-battling cultures and noble choices on the battlefield. Now this is a tried and true approach to storytelling, but one that made me wonder about the impact that narrative choices have on listeners and readers. Let me relate one of these stories to you. Continue reading


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Top Cyber Liability Insurance Providers
Cyber insurance coverage is still relatively new. However, the steady rise of cyberattacks has resulted in more insurers carrying products for businesses of all sizes. Small business owners may still have a hard time finding affordable coverage, so our list of top companies include small business specialists and brokers who can quote multiple carriers.
Top Cyber Liability Insurance Providers
|Best For
|Business owners who want broad cyber coverage added to a BOP.
|Business owners who want to compare cyber insurance coverage from multiple providers.
|Business owners who need data breach coverage for electronic and paper records.
|Business owners who want an in-depth risk analysis.
|Business owners who want to reduce costs through cybersecurity training.
The Hartford
The Hartford has a team of small business experts dedicated to identifying risks and finding the appropriate insurance solutions to cover them. Their years of experience can be invaluable to a business owner looking for the right cyber liability coverage for their specific operations. Business owners can get same-day quotes for this and other coverages by submitting an online application.
Small business owners who want to add a cyber endorsement to their business owner's policy (BOP) should work with The Hartford. BOPs already combine general liability and commercial property, usually at a reduced rate, and The Hartford makes it easy to add either first-party or first- and third-party cyber coverage. Moreover, the endorsement has high limits — up to $500,000 for first-party coverage and up to $1 million for third-party coverage.
CoverWallet is an online insurance brokerage that can help business owners get quotes from multiple carriers. The company works with some of the top business insurance providers, including Liberty Mutual and Chubb, to give small business owners an array of cyber liability options.
CoverWallet is ideal for small business owners who want to compare prices with a business insurance broker before they buy. Their application is easy to use and often returns quotes from all available carriers within minutes. Business owners can review these quotes on their own or contact an agent for assistance. Cyber liability policies through CoverWallet start at $63 per month for low-risk businesses.
CNA is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the U.S. and provides small business owners a broad range of policies. Their NetProtect Cyber Liability policy offers worldwide coverage and has limits options ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000.
In addition to its broad coverage, CNA's NetProtect policy covers both electronic data and paper files. This is ideal for business owners who have cyber risks, but who may also keep traditional records.
Relation Insurance
Relation Insurance is a national brokerage that partners with insurance carriers of all sizes, giving small business owners the flexibility to get quotes for both standard risks and hard-to-insure businesses. Agents often specialize in a particular industry to give them a better understanding of their clients' common risks.
Relation Insurance is the ideal brokerage for business owners who want to work closely with their agent to find the right coverage for their business. Relation agents provide a comprehensive risk analysis by interviewing key staff, analyzing historical losses and claims, reviewing current policies, and investigating cybersecurity techniques.
Travelers is a large, well-known insurance carrier that offers small business owners a cyber liability add-on for their BOP called CyberFirst Essentials. This policy offers $25,000 limits on information security liability coverage and a minimum premium of just $150 per year.
However, the real standout for Travelers is their cybersecurity resources. The company offers a number of coaching services, readiness assessments, and training videos to help policyholders mitigate their cyber liability risk, making Travelers the top choice for business owners who want to reduce claims to ultimately reduce cyber insurance costs.
What Cyber Insurance Coverage Is
Cyber liability insurance is a policy designed to help businesses survive data breaches by covering the liability and property losses that may result. It is further split into two categories. First-party coverage is for losses and damage to your business, while third-party coverage is for losses your customers or clients incur in a cyber event.
Small business owners usually need first person cyber insurance when they store customer data, often in the form of credit card numbers or email addresses. However, businesses that want to protect proprietary information stored as electronic data may want first-party coverage, too. Third-party coverage is typically reserved for information technology (IT) businesses that are responsible for safe data storage, such as software developers and database administrators.
What First-Party Cyber Liability Insurance Covers
First-party cyber liability insurance covers claims related to data breaches and other cyberattacks on your company. Any business owner who stores, sends, or receives electronic data should consider getting first-party cyber insurance coverage to help pay expenses if a cybercriminal infiltrates their network.
Some potential costs first-party cyber insurance coverage pays for include:
- Costs of notifying clients
- Credit monitoring services for your business
- Public relations campaigns and goodwill marketing
- Income your business lost due to the breach
- Ransom (in the case of cyber extortion)
Depending on their business model, some IT businesses may purchase first-party cyber liability insurance.
What Third Person Cyber Liability Insurance Covers
Third-party cyber liability insurance covers your responsibility for your customers' data. It's typically purchased by companies that install or service IT infrastructure for other companies. However, other professions may need third-party cyber, including retailers, accountants, and insurance agents. Claims on third-party coverage might be triggered by accusations that your business failed to prevent a virus or disclosure of confidential information.
Third-party cyber insurance coverage typically pays for:
- Attorney's fees
- Settlement or judgement against your business
- Government fines and penalties
- Defense before regulatory boards
Many tech professionals find cyber insurance coverage in their errors & omissions insurance.
First-Party vs Third-Party Cyber Insurance Coverage Examples
Let's say you own a small retail business, and you suffer a data breach where your customers' credit card information is stolen. First-party coverage would help your business survive by paying for your lost income and credit monitoring for your customers. However, you might also need third-party coverage in case one of your customers sues.
Now let's add another layer to the scenario. Before the breach, you hired an IT firm to handle data security for your business. If you decide to sue the firm for not properly managing the security of your customer database, the IT firm would need third-party cyber insurance coverage to pay its legal fees in the lawsuit.
Who Needs Cyber Liability Insurance
Businesses that need cyber liability insurance are not limited to large organizations like Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Facebook, both of which have experienced massive data breaches in 2019. Small- and mid-sized companies are also at risk. In fact, many cyberattacks are directed specifically at small businesses because they can be more vulnerable.
A cyber readiness report compiled by Hiscox showed businesses with fewer than 250 employees devote a smaller proportion of their IT budgets to cyber protection than larger organizations. Moreover, a separate report form the Insurance Information Institute revealed that 55% of small businesses have suffered a cyberattack and only 14% rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks as highly effective.
According to Allison Hill, Client Executive at Cobb, Decker, Dunphy & Zimmerman:
"Don't assume that your company doesn't have an exposure just because it's not obvious. If you allow credit card payments, you have an exposure. If you store data at your location, you have an exposure. If you have email, you have an exposure. There exists no business that is truly immune to the potential of a cyber liability claim. Ultimately, you have the choice to buy insurance or self-insure, but recognizing the potential for loss is the most important element of this process."
Despite the clear risk to businesses of all sizes and in all industries, most small business owners are only starting to educate themselves about cybersecurity. Similarly, many small business insurance companies are still trying to find the best way to underwrite the cyber policies, making education on the part of the small business owner even more important.
Cyber Insurance Coverage Types
Cyber insurance coverage has not yet been standardized by the insurance industry, so terminology can be inconsistent. That said, there are a few coverages you may want to look for in your cyber insurance policy. We've listed some of the most common ones here, along with a description of what each covers, and whether it is a first- or third-party coverage.
|Coverage Type
|What It Covers
|Business Interruption
|Loss of business income due a cyberattack
|Computer Fraud
|Covers theft of money, securities, and other forms of tangible property through computer fraud and social engineering schemes
|Data Breach Insurance
|Claims of failure to protect personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of clients
|Property Damage
|Replacement cost of computers damaged by a cyberattack
|Identity Theft
|Expenses related to the business owner or their employees after identity theft
|Advertising & Personal Injury
|Damage caused by defamation on website or social media
|Transmission of Virus or Malicious Content
|Failure to stop the transmission of a computer virus or malicious content
|Errors & Omissions
|Loss caused by failure to provide proper network security
Which coverages your cyber insurance has depends mainly on what your insurer is willing to offer. In many cases, an insurer may allow you to select from these and other coverage options, but some carriers may limit their coverage to just a few of these. This is why business owners need to consider both price and policy terms when selecting cyber insurance coverage.
Cyber Liability Insurance Costs
Cyber insurance costs vary widely, depending largely on how much risk your business faces. A small business that stores data but has relatively few customers can expect to pay between $800 – $2,000 per year. A larger business with more revenue and more clients might pay up to $7,500 annually.
Cyber Liability Insurance Costs by Industry
|Healthcare IT provider
|Healthcare clinic
|CPA / Tax preparation
|Small retail store
Small businesses cyber liability insurance costs typically start around $1,000 for $1 million coverage limit. However, a number of factors, including revenue and number of stored personal records can raise annual premiums to the higher end of the price, around $7,500 for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses whose primary operation is handling larger firms' data may see significantly higher costs ― sometimes as high as $40,000 per year.
The primary factors impacting cyber insurance costs include:
- Industry: Industries that store personally identifiable information (PII) or personal health information (PHI), such as finance and health, or where businesses are responsible for securing their clients' electronic data, like IT, have greater risk of cyberattack.
- Type and amount of records: Storing client data as opposed to your own information requires greater protection. The more PII or PHI you store, the greater risk and thus the greater coverage you'll need.
- Annual revenue: Businesses with higher revenue have a higher risk exposure than businesses with lower annual revenue, so they usually have higher cyber liability insurance costs.
- Coverage limits: Selecting higher coverage limits increases your business's protection, but it also drives your premiums up.
Cyber liability insurance is a relatively new product, so the insurers who write the coverage tend to use their own forms. As a result, terms and premiums can vary greatly. We recommend getting quotes from at least three providers to ensure you find cyber insurance coverage this is both affordable and appropriate for your operations.
Tips on Getting Affordable Cyber Insurance Coverage
Although the cost of cyber liability insurance is low in relation to the potential financial damages your business could incur after a data breach or cyberattack, you don't want to pay more than necessary for cyber insurance coverage. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can reduce cyber insurance cost.
Four tips for reducing your cyber liability insurance costs include:
1. Don't Overinsure
As with most insurance, cyber insurance cost can be reduced by not buying more insurance than you need. For example, if your business doesn't store your client's personal information, you probably don't need third-party cyber insurance coverage. However, you might need first-party coverages for business interruption, property damage, and identify theft.
2. Consider a Higher Deductible
Opting for higher deductibles means lower premium costs. Once you and your agent or broker determine your greatest risk exposures, you want to think about how much financial responsibility your business can afford and adjust your deductibles to the highest level you can pay in the event of a data breach.
3. Limit the Risk of Cyberattack
Cyber insurance is a good investment for mitigating the cost of a cyberattack after it has already occurred. However, taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the odds of being victimized in the first place. Insurers often reward businesses with good risk management and few claims in their history with lower premium.
4. Get Multiple Quotes
When shopping for cyber insurance, it's smart to get at least three quotes from different insurance carriers. You can get quotes directly from carriers or through their respective agents, but you might also want to work with an independent broker. They have access to several carriers and can help you compare policy offers.
According to Jeff Somers, President, Insureon:
"Brokers also have an opportunity to steer customers toward appropriate cybersecurity software solutions and to recommend best practices with regards to information protection, network security and employee training."
Cyber Liability Insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The risk of suffering a data breach is much greater than most small business owners realize. If you're not sure whether you need cyber liability insurance or which coverage is right for your business, check out the answer to two of the frequently asked questions below.
Why should I buy cyber insurance?
Small business owners face a much greater threat of data breaches and cyber attacks than most realize. Hackers often take advantage of weak security in small businesses to infiltrate larger companies. Worse? The average cost of a cyber incident is $34,604, according to Hiscox's cyber risk report. Cyber liability insurance helps defray those costs.
What's the difference between data breach and cyber liability insurance?
Some people use the terms data breach insurance and cyber liability interchangeably. However, data breach insurance covers your costs when your information is attacked. Cyber liability, on the other hand, covers your costs when you're accused of causing or allowing a cyber incident for an outside party.
Bottom Line
Almost every business is a candidate for cyber insurance coverage. If your business relies on electronic data or stores client personal information, you are at risk. The cost that follows a cyberattack, plus the damage to your reputation can hurt your business. It's wise to protect what you've built by investing in cyber insurance.
Whether they think they are at risk of a cyberattack or not, every business owner should speak with an expert about their cyber liability risk exposures. We recommend talking to the experts at The Hartford. They can provide your business with a free, no obligation quote in minutes.


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Hello all, I'm Michelle mother of 3 beautiful children, I work part-time, 33yrs young, non-smoker, non-drinker, overall health is good for the most part.....Where do I even begin. I just recently received the diagnosis of cyclic Cushing's. I'm not really sure how long I have actually had Cushing's because I have had a diagnosis of PCOS since I was 17 yrs. old ( I'm now the ripe young age of 33). However looking back through labs with my endocrinologist who I see every 6 months, my ACTH levels have been elevated for a bit over 1 yr. It was not until recently January of 2015- things were going terribly wrong. Starting in January I started to feel genuinely unwell, on a regular basis. I cant really explain all my symptoms there were so many different sensations and feelings that were seemingly different daily. However the red flag was I was having blood pressure spikes from really high, to very low back to back. I never had any blood pressure issues so this was a concern that led me to see a cardiologist. Upon tons of testing the cardio MD felt that something was telling my otherwise very healthy heart to do this and I should see a endocrinologist. (thank goodness for him) I contacted my endo and let him know.... the testing began. I did every test: the midnightcortisol saliva test, dex suppression, 24 hr urine test, CRH stimulation testing. And I did them more than once. Each time it was a different response either, inconclusive, normal high, or high. I was then referred to the head of the Cleveland clinics pituitary department Dr. Kennedy. He said he is having a hard time believing when he looks at me that its Cushing's. However all my labs say it is. I will say I do fit the mold of PCOS to a tee- which symptoms of that do coincide with Cushing's but he still said we have to be sure its Cushing's. To add to the mix I did have a normal MRI as well. Dr. Kennedy started me on a 2 week midnight cortisol saliva test- Upon completion we noted levels of cortisol all over the place, some Normal, normal on high range, high, and really high. He confirmed with all the other tests this is Cushing's. Now we are trying to figure out what is next.... and where is this damn little tumor at. he feels that it is most likely in the pituitary from my test results, but we still are not ruling out else where. He is thinking that the next step would be exploratory neurosurgery or the IPSS. I'm not sure what to think of all this, except I want to hope for the best like everyone- and just be cured!! On a side note during all of this I also had episodes of severe pain in my chest and nausea. I went to see a GI who did an upper endo scope. They found I had eosinpphilic esophagitis. I also have never had any GI problems until now; and they came on suddenly. Im also having pain in my pancreas area- not sure if any of the two are related at all to Cushing's. But once again I was fine until recently with all these issues at once it seems. wish me luck on further testing, treatment, and ultimately a CURE!! Michelle was our guest in an interview on BlogTalk Radio Wednesday, May 13, 2015. The archived interview is available now through iTunes Podcasts (Cushie Chats) or BlogTalkRadio. There are currently 83 other past interviews for your listening pleasure! HOME | Sitemap | Adrenal Crisis! | Abbreviations | Glossary | Forums | Donate | Bios | Add Your Bio
The next interview on BlogTalk Radio will be Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM eastern. The Call-In number for questions or comments is (657) 383-0416. Steph has a bio posted here: http://cushingsbios.com/2015/04/16/stephanie-steph-undiagnosed-bio/ The archived interview will be available after 7:00 PM Eastern through iTunes Podcasts (Cushie Chats) or BlogTalkRadio. While you're waiting, there are currently 82 other past interviews to listen to! In her bio, Steph writes: HOME | Sitemap | Adrenal Crisis! | Abbreviations | Glossary | Forums |Donate | Bios | Add Your Bio Hi. My name Steph, and this has been a long journey for me so far, and I see a long road ahead. Hopefully their will be a rainbow once all these clouds have melted away. I just turned 33 years old (this month) and have been dealing with symptoms of Cushing's since I was a pre-teen without even knowing it. I was diagnosed (or possibly mis-diagnosed) with PCOS when I was about 11. That's when the irregular (to almost non-existent) menstrual cycles, hirutism (chin, upper lip, upper and lower thighs, fingers, toes, basically everywhere) and weight problems began. I was immediately put on birth control to regulate my periods, which only made my life a living nightmare. They forced on a fake (non-ovulating) period and made my moods a disaster. I went on to be on birth control until from the age of 11 until about 3 years ago when I just couldn't take it anymore, and took myself off. I've been using herbal supplements for menstrual regulalation since then, and feel MUCH better. Over the years I've always felt like there was something "more than PCOS" wrong with me. From the extreme inability to lose weight normally, and the ease to gain it, to the weak legs, vitamen d insuffeciency, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, extreme irritability, now non-existent cycle, shortness of breath (just from walking up 1 flight of stairs), slow healing, hoarse voice, high testosterone, male pattern baldness, blurry vision, EXTREME brain fog etc….. It has been very, very, very tough and emotional over the years. It has taken a toll on my personality, emotions, and those around me…. The way that I found out about cushing's is rather unique. I was on a popular PCOS message board site called "soul cysters", and I have always been EXTREMELY self conscience of my round puffy face, and was wondering if it could be a side effect of PCOS. So I searched Puffy face on the message board to see if others on the board had experienced it, and sure enough Cushing's came up, and a suprising number of women either had both (cushing's and PCOS) or had been mis-diagnosed, which apparently is very common with cushing's. it was like a gigantic light bulb went off in my head when I started googling cushings symptoms. All these things that I have been experiencing almost my entire life started coming together. I'm really not crazy!! Everything is possibly related. Im almost 100% sure that this is it!!! I don't know if this is a good or bad thing, as I see that cushing's is curable in most cases, but it is also scary, and diagnosing it seems like hell!! I have began my -already slow- journey to diagnosis. And, the the Dr.'s don't seem to be all that well informed. However, I am DETERMINED. I am excited at the thought of possibly being able to get my life back through surgery or meds. I went to a well respected Endo in my area, and she is gonna test all of my hormones, including my cortisol level. Though she didn't seem to be too informed on Cushing's when I brought it up, along with my "dead ringer" symptoms. I'm going to a pulmonologist on the 29th as suggested by my GP (who also thinks I have cushings, but admits he's not well informed enough or equipped to diagnose). I'm also going to an OBGYN soon (tried going to one today, and had to walk out because it was such a bad experience). But I am determined to get 2nd, 3rd, and however many opinions are needed until I am satisfied. Also, on a side note, possibly having cushing's, along with having PCOS, has made me look at the doctors and the medical profession as a whole in a different light. I feel like if you find a genuinely good doctor who listens, cares, takes you seriously, and is willing to test you without question, and work with you, your levels, and your symptoms, you are blessed!! I have had so many doctors try to push meds down my throat (for their own pockets/greed obviously) when it wasn't needed or necessary without hesitation or question. And, then when I tell them that the medicine is affecting me adversely, they just tell me to keep taking it! It's sad and ridiculous. I've had to learn to do my own research, know my own body well, and trust my own judgement….. I will be praying for myself and everyone on this message board who has had to deal with this horrific symptoms over the years. Updates coming…..


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China Says Honors Iran's Right to Enrich Uranium
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China's state councilor in a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani asserted that his country respects Iran's right to use nuclear energy and the right to enrich uranium.
"We respect Iran's right to use nuclear energy, including the right of uranium enrichment," Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi said in a Sunday meeting with Rouhani, here in Tehran.
Jiechi also praised Iran's new administration for exercising "prudence" to advance the recent negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Geneva, and said, "Iran defended its rights in the talks and defeated the western side."
Tehran and the Group 5+1 (the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany) signed a six-month deal on Tehran's nuclear program after three rounds of intensive talks in the Swiss city of Geneva on November 24.
The deal is intended to allow time to negotiate a comprehensive agreement on the nuclear program, with the aim of bringing a decade-long standoff over Iran's nuclear program to an end.
In exchange for Iran agreeing to limit certain aspects of its nuclear activities and allow more inspection of its nuclear facilities, the six world powers have agreed to impose no new sanctions on Iran and to suspend some existing ones on its trade in petrochemicals, automobiles, gold and precious metals, civil aviation parts, and food and medicine.
The Chinese official further expressed Beijing's willingness to boost its strategic, regional and international cooperation with Tehran, saying his country seeks to collaborate with Iran in the area of fight against terrorism and extremism, as well as peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis.
President Rouhani, for his part, praised good cooperation between Iran and China in the recent nuclear talks in Geneva, and noted, "Iran's nuclear activities are and will remain peaceful and Iran will not back down from its nuclear rights, including (uranium) enrichment."
He also described bilateral relations between Iran and China as "broad, strong and strategic", and voiced Tehran's willingness to expand its ties with the Asian giant in diverse fields.