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When Jessica broke off with her abusive boyfriend, she thought that would be the end of him tormenting her. But his harassment escalated, and he became even more obsessive about holding on to her. He started stalking her.
He kept watch outside her apartment early every morning and at night. He'd follow her everywhere, taunting and scolding her.�
He'd show up at her workplace and run her down in front of her employer and colleagues. She changed jobs several times but he always tracked her down.
He sent her endless messages to taunt and belittle her with obscenities and lewd photos. Then, there were the lovelorn emails, begging her to take him back. He harassed her family and friends constantly, turning their lives upside down.
When she sought refuge at a women's shelter, he started harassing her social workers too.
"Life has been a living hell. I feel trapped and constantly on edge. It was non-stop ... at least 10 emails a day and non-stop text messages calling me names or threatening to harm me. When I blocked him (on social media and email), he just showed up at my home, my office, wherever I was.
"Once I was at a hair salon and when I looked around, I saw him sitting at the reception area waiting for me. I hadn't told anyone where I was. He'd followed me, obviously. He threatened to hire thugs to throw acid on me. He'd harass my family and friends ... even the family of friends. There were times I contemplated killing myself ... it was horrible to see my family and friends suffer because of me," shares Jessica, a consultant in her 40s.
Terrified of what he might do to her or her loved ones, Jessica went to the police for help.
Armed with stacks of print-outs of his emails and messages, and photos of him lurking outside her home and office, she sought protection.
She had evidence of his relentless harassment but the police said they could not stop him from messaging or following her, as he had not physically harmed her.
Stalking isn't a crime in Malaysia and she wasn't eligible for a protection order.
"It was so frustrating. Did I have to appear beaten and bloodied before they could act? It felt hopeless," she says, exasperated.
But Jessica didn't give up. With the support of her social worker, she compiled the 300 emails he'd sent and handed it to the police as well as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
"He thought he was being clever by sending mails from different accounts but MCMC managed to trace it all back to him. We now have a case against him that is pending. Although the charge is about the obscene emails, it seems to have stopped him from harassing me. He has not contacted me for a few months," she says, adding that she is still vigilant.
Alone and unprotected
Jessica never lets her guard down because she is fearful of her stalker. He is a violent man, and Jessica is still traumatised by the beatings she had suffered at his hands. During their one-year relationship, her ex-boyfriend had beat her up badly twice, leaving her with bruises on her face and body. The second attack was so severe, she sought protection from the police and filed a report.
But because they weren't married, she was not eligible for a protection order. The Domestic Violence Act (DVA) 1994 applies only to spouses, ex-spouses and family members, not intimate partners.
Instead, her stalker was merely issued a warning, which only enraged him.
Afraid, Jessica hid abroad for a few weeks. Then, she moved and changed jobs. Still, he found her.
Throughout the interview with Jessica at a coffee shop in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, she was jumpy and edgy, constantly looking around nervously.
"He could be anywhere. Each time I see a white truck like the one he drives, I feel a little sick," she says, pulling her sweater a little tighter around her as she glances at a passing white vehicle.
Jessica's experience of stalking is not uncommon in Malaysia. But because it isn't a criminal offence, victims are not protected by the law, says Women's Aid Organisation advocacy officer Yu Ren Chung.
"Stalking is harmful in itself. It causes mental and emotional distress and disrupts the lives of victims as well as those around them. And we know from past cases that stalking is often a precursor to more violent crimes. Since we already know this, why won't we stop it before it escalates to more violent acts," asks Yu.
In February 2017, a young divorcee was shot dead by her husband in front of her law firm in Kuala Lumpur before he took his own life. He'd stalked her prior to the fatal shooting.
In June last year, a spurned lover stabbed a 23-year-old woman in Alor Setar, Kedah for wanting to break up their relationship. He'd stalked her for days before attacking her.
Stallking does not always end up in murder or violence, says Yu, but it often does.
A serious offence
Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted attention, harassment, contact or other forms of conduct that causes a reasonable person to feel fear, according to the National Center for Victims of Crime in the United States.
The WAO estimates that more than 250,000 domestic violence survivors in Malaysia were stalked by their abusers. In many of these cases, stalking led to more severe forms of violence.
But stalking is still not regarded as a crime in Malaysia and victims are therefore not protected by the law.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim has acknowledged the need for a law criminalising stalking and promised that her ministry would look into making it a reality soon.
"If it (stalking) is not criminalised, we are giving them (perpetrators) a free pass to continue stalking before they dare to act," she was reported as saying at the Dewan Rakyat last July.
But till now, stalking has yet to be listed as an offence in the Penal Code and stalkers are free to harass and torment their prey.
"Our laws do not cover stalking by boyfriends, ex-boyfriends or strangers even though about 50% of stalkers comprise strangers, acquaintances and intimate partners.
"If your ex-boyfriend repeatedly follows or contacts you in a manner that causes you fear – a classic form of stalking that studies have shown precedes more serious harm – you are not protected by law. Unless he explicitly threatens to harm you or actually harms you, there isn't much the law can do to protect you.
"The DVA provides some form of protection from stalking but this protection is limited and not guaranteed. And this is only protection from spouses, ex-spouses or family members. Victims like Jessica have zero access to protection," explains Yu.
Increasingly, he points out, more and more countries have moved to criminalise stalking. Stalking is a crime in Singapore, the Philippines, United Kingdom, India, the United States and Canada.
Two days ago, a man in Singapore was jailed a year for stalking a woman relentlessly for two years, causing her to quit her job.
An unemployed man was the first person to be convicted of unlawful stalking in Singapore under the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) in June last year.
Not a case of unrequited love
Victims of stalking like Jessica are often urged to settle their "personal problems" without involving the police.
"One female officer even told me that the multiple emails sent by my stalker was a sign that he loved me so much. She urged me to try and 'work things out'," says Jessica, still very much in disbelief.
While it is crucial that the police and law enforcement take stalking more seriously, their hands are tied for now. Policymakers must recognise that stalking is a course of conduct that causes fear and harm.
"What I want is justice. I have no physical scars to show but the mental abuse I have been through will last longer than any physical scar. I'd had to move to another state to find work because I was so traumatised by my stalker. My mother is still anxious not just for my safety, but her own too because he has shown up at her home.
"I find it impossible to trust and I don't go out much. Even though my stalker has not contacted me since October, I live in constant fear while he gets to move around freely," says Jessica.
Although stalking is still not legally recognised as a crime, Yu hopes that law enforcement officers would treat it as harmful behaviour that could potentially escalate to violence.
"Now when you make a police report, only the case at hand is looked at or investigated. The many other instances of intimidation or harassment in the past are not considered. For example, showing up at someone's workplace to harass her may not appear wrong or harmful.
"But if you see that this same person has repeatedly called or sent the victim numerous messages, follows her, harasses her family and friends ... this pattern should be considered in building a case," says Yu.


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The threat landscape continues to be ever changing and complicated, and 2017 will be no different. Some attacks that we saw emerge in 2016 will escalate, while new and dynamic fraud attacks will also emerge. As organizations try to stay one step ahead of today's sophisticated cybercriminals, we will see an increase in adoption of authentication technology, machine learning and probabilistic tools. Organizations will put an increased focus on systematic approaches to information security and anti-fraud. OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide and Act), Cyber Kill Chain and Reflexive Control theory will all serve as guides to risk management decisions, risk measurement and implementation of effective controls. So, what trends do we expect to see in emerging technologies? We break down what you need to know for 2017:
Machine Learning Eats Expert Rules
Internal tests and leading edge vendors prove the value of machine-learning based fraud detection over legacy expert rules. Commoditization of sophisticated machine/deep learning toolchains from Google, Amazon and others only accelerate this trend. We will also see financial institutions take a deeper dive into machine learning and artificial intelligence. Banks of all sizes will increase their adoption of more and more advanced AI tools. Large banks will rely more on their internal data science teams, while smaller banks will look to vendors and FinTech providers to offer AI-enhanced capabilities.
Global Financial Institutions Shift to Passive Session Risk Identification and Analyzing Transaction Data Technology
In U.S. financial institutions, we're seeing more and more banks interested in the transparent risk assessment of users and their sessions in an effort to minimize friction. This shift to passive session risk identification will be a big trend in 2017 and will also help to improve customer satisfaction in financial institutions.
Biometrics In, SMS-based OTP Out
Authentication was a big trend in 2016, and biometrics authentication, in particular, isn't going away. Biometrics will no longer be seen as novel in 2017, but necessary. We'll see SMS-based One-time Password (OTP) become an obsolete technology, but unfortunately it will die slowly.
Increased Use of Probabilistic Tools
Blacklists don't work to detect threats, and expert rules don't work to predict risk or to identify fraud. Even though blacklists theoretically approach perfect accuracy over time for the URLs they know, it's another story for unfamiliar URLs. By design, this problem cannot be solved easily.
Predictive systems should leverage probability and previously learned URL phishing patterns to determine whether to block or allow URLs in real time. Probabilistic tools will continue to redefine how risk is measured, how actions are coordinated and how risk reporting is conducted.
Contactless Payments on the Rise
Paul Wilson, an Easy Solutions Product Manager, believes contactless payments are on the rise for 2017. "We will continue to see a massive increase in the number of contactless payments, particularly in Canada, Australia and the UK. Transactions are happening pretty much transparently, causing customers to want to keep tabs on their spending through mobile applications like Push. Shopping is easy, so authentication and fraud checks need to get easier too."
Brand Protection More Critical Than Ever for Businesses
In the 1st quarter of 2016, an average of 56 percent of phishing URLS contained some form of the target name. "Cybercriminals mimic legitimate brands by imitating logos, emails, websites and mobile applications -- and they're not going to stop in 2017," said David Lopez, Easy Solutions' LATAM Sales Director. For example, fraudsters spoofed a major Peruvian bank by making a fake Facebook page that linked to a phishing website. This type of brand abuse smears the reputation of organizations, damages consumer confidence and causes economic losses all over the world.
Companies in every global region need to gain control of their brands and images by keeping a watchful eye on social media, establishing domain monitoring, protecting email channels and removing rogue mobile applications.
Mobile Fraud Will Expand Around the World – Especially in Asia
Until recently, language barriers often protected Asian countries such as Japan, China and Korea from many of the well-publicized mobile attacks that plagued the United States and Europe. However, that is no longer the situation. Masafumi Hatakeyama, Easy Solutions' Business Development Manager for Japan, says as more people turn to mobile banking, fraudsters will continue their attempts to expose digital banking channels in the Asia region and beyond. He predicts fraudsters will use more sophisticated attacks, like variants of the Acecard malware, to steal sensitive information.
The Takeaway
It can be frustrating to feel like fraudsters are always one step ahead of your preventative technologies. But as much as 2017 will bring new threats, it is clear we are also in the early stages of being able to leverage deep learning from larger data sets than were ever previously available to help anticipate some of these attacks. And that should help us all sleep a little better at night.

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At any given time about one in five people in Australia is experiencing a mental health condition – most commonly anxiety and depression.1 Like any health condition, anxiety and depression can affect a person's ability to work.
Even with the most supportive managers and colleagues, many people find it hard to talk about their mental health condition. Some people are worried about burdening others, while some fear letting their emotions show. Many people assume that depression and anxiety are private issues that shouldn't be discussed.
Most of these worries are tied up with the stigma associated with mental health and can get in the way of seeking support.
Certain professions are particularly sensitive to stigma as this article highlights, with lawyers fearing admitting to a mental health condition could prompt employers to question their competency and affect their career progression.
Victorian Legal Services Board CEO and Victorian Legal Services Commissioner Michael McGarvie said the 'fitness' of a lawyer to hold a licence has nothing to do with a condition like anxiety or depression.
"Increasingly, wise, organised, thoughtful firms…do not allow there to be a stigma around admitting mental ill health,
"[These firms] put an awful lot of effort into managing [mental health] as they do into managing every other human condition, including fatigue, confusion, happiness, sadness…[and] commitments outside work," Mr McGarvie said.
Mr McGarvie explained that it is much harder to acknowledge mental ill health than physical ill health because of a perceived or actual sigma associated with mental health conditions.
However, openly discussing mental health in the workplace should be viewed positively as it encourages people to seek medical treatment early for existing conditions.
"If the regulator and mentors are talking about the likelihood of a mental health condition, then it wouldn't be seen by the [younger] lawyer as such a shocking thing to admit, especially if treatment is so readily available and encouraged by the regulator," he said.
1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (2008) 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results (4326.0). Canberra: ABS


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Ian is a highly experienced Physiotherapist who also has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He specialises in treating occupational related and sports related injury. For the last 9 years, Ian has worked in private practice and education. During his time as a qualified physiotherapist Ian has worked with elite athletes around the world including Team GB and 2012 Olympians. Ian has worked at all levels in sports and is currently providing physiotherapy to local elite sports clubs. Ian prides himself in spending time with his patients in order to give them the most efficient and effective treatment. He has a range of treatment options that he delivers in an enthusiastic and energetic way. These include joint mobilisation and manipulation, exercise therapy, soft tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cryotherapy, acupuncture, posture and ergonomics and more. Ian is passionate about everything Physiotherapy related and he takes a genuine pleasure in getting his patients achieving their goals.
Ian takes pride in delivering an evidence led approach and has contributed to this with published research articles in treatments such as acupuncture and athletic taping whilst working as a senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire. In addition to the above, Ian is committed to the education and development of up and coming therapists. He is committed to improving the hands on skills and rehabilitations skills of the next generation of therapist. He runs courses for newly qualified Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, Sports Scientists and Strength and conditioners. These courses include: Sports Massage, Athletic taping.
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Critical care technology is a medical discipline that focuses on improving the quality of patient care through safe and effective usage of medical devices, such as electronic infusion pumps, advanced airways devices and arterial pulse oximeters. Although professionals in this career field have good jobs, this career is not ideal for everyone. If you have a huge interest in science and technology, here is how to become a critical care technologist (CCT).
What do critical care technologists do?
CCTs commonly work in a variety of healthcare settings such as general and surgical hospitals, ambulatory care centers and medical and diagnostic laboratories, some even work in colleges, universities and professional schools. Nonetheless, the typical duties and responsibilities of CCTs could include the following activities:
- Interacting with and setting up medical equipment according to recommended procedures, connecting them to patients and monitoring their performance throughout the process.
- Advising nursing and medical staff on handling various critical care devices and equipment.
- Researching and providing appropriate recommendations to doctors regarding new treatments and technologies.
- Conducting maintenance activities on the healthcare facility's medical devices, often sending out faulty ones to repair technicians.
- Providing life support or first aid treatment services to patients in the absence of sufficient medical personnel.
- Dealing with medical sales representatives to ensure hospitals purchase quality devices that meet industry standards.
- CCTs working in educational settings help instructors and students set up equipment during laboratory sessions.
Work wnvironment
In the United Kingdom, full time CCTs in healthcare settings usually work 37.5 hours a week, mostly on shifts and on-call rota systems. Apart from interacting with machines in emergency rooms, they also work with hazardous chemicals, which require them to wear protective masks and gloves. CCTs also interact with patients and their families, doctors, nurses and physiotherapists.
This table provides the average basic salaries for beginning and experienced CCTs.
Average Basic Salary
Qualified/ Experienced CCT
Trainee/ Beginning CCT
£34, 530
Team Managers
Up to £40,558
Source: National Careers Service
CCTs in the private sector can earn up to £60,000 annually.
What qualifications do you need?
Because the competence of critical care technologists can make the difference between life and death, they must undergo intense training. To qualify for employment as a CCT, you need to complete the following steps:
- Obtain five GSCEs in Math, English and at least two sciences. A-Levels qualifications in three subjects, including Physics and Math may be crucial to pursuing a science degree.
- Obtain a science-based degree with first class or second class upper honors – good majors include microbiology, biochemistry and biomedical science.
- Complete the National Healthcare Services Healthcare Scientist Training Program – takes three years.
- Pursue a master's degree in critical care technology.
Important qualities
Besides having the required education, these skills and qualities are essential to becoming an effective CCT:
- Detail oriented to set up equipment accurately without missing a single step that could have deadly consequences.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to make the right decisions in a split second.
- Superior communication skills to share information with doctors and patients' relatives, some who may be distressed.
- Determination to stay abreast of emerging critical care technologies.
Career development
To enhance your knowledge and professional skills, and get ahead in your career, you can become a member of the Society for Critical Care Technologies, which provides professional development resources. Also, you can pursue a PhD in a relevant field or enroll with the NHS Higher Specialist Scientific Training Program.
Career prospects
Given the increasing need for quality healthcare services, the employment for CCTs is expected to increase steadily over the next decade. Emergencies, such as natural disasters and car crashes will also increase the demand for CCTs.
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At the Bunch we pride ourselves on offering a strong selection of Cask Ales from across the UK, kept well and served properly in the uniquely British traditional manner.
For as long as the craft beer revolution has been occuring, and long before, our ten hand pumps have been testament to our commitment to bring you choice and variety. We aim to showcase the vast array of styles and strengths available in the UK today.
Our TEN hand pumps, eight of beer and two of cider are testament to our commitment to bring choice and provide an authentic taste of the styles and strengths of beers available across the UK today.
For 13 years we were proud to be the brewery tap to the multi-award winning Otley Brewing Company, which sadly close it's doors in early 2018. What fun we had with them, and what a shame to see them go! With every cloud a silver lining though, as it now means we're free to offer even more variety in our beers.
Our house beer is now 'Citra' from 'Oakham Ales', a pale, hoppy beer at 4.2% that suits us perfectly. Our 7 other pumps now rotate strictly independent breweries and between them will always feature at least three different styles, always at least one new brewery, and at the very least one or two Welsh breweries. Some of our favourite breweries include: Crouch Vale, Salopian, Bristol Beer Factory, Thornbridge and Redemption to name but a few.
Ciders and Perry are predominantly sourced from Welsh cider producers with the odd guest appearance from one from across the border but they all have one thing in common – natural cider, produced from the juice of freshly squeezed apples and pears, no concentrates and full of natural flavours.


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Argos are currently selling this Vtech Sit to Stand Dancing Tower for half price - £22.49 instead of £44.99; marvellous!
This Vtech Sit to Stand Dancing Tower has three positions of play - floor, sitting and standing - and is ideal for encouraging active play.
The Vtech Sit to Stand Dancing Tower has light-up piano keys and four play modes for learning, singing, dancing and follow-the-light games (I love follow-the-light games; do you remember that electronic Simon game where you had to follow the light sequence? I had one as a kid and loved it).
It also comes complete with a microphone and speaker, eight sing-along songs and 12 popular melodies so your little one can unleash their inner musician and rock star.
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What is Makar Sankranthi ?
The transition of the Sun to the zodiacal sign of Makar (Capricorn) to make a change in season. It is celebrated in the south as Pongal or Makar Sankranthi, north as Lohri, in Assam as Bhogali Bihu.
Why the Difference Between the festival date from one astrologer to another:
Reason: The Transition(travel) of Sun from Dhanus (Saggiratus) to Makar (Capricorn) in going to happen at the Afternoon of 14th Jan. So, the ritual related to makar sankranti is to be perormed on next day i.e. 15th Jan
According to the telangana vidvadsabha the festival dates are like
Bhogi: 14th January
Sankranthi: 15th January
Kanuma: 16th January


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Alexander's travel blog, pt 2
Read part one of @alexanderarnholm's travel blog here.
Staying in Sydney
I've now been away for 10 weeks and have a few more to go. Mostly for vacation, but I've also done a few photo jobs, which was so much fun.
During our time in Sydney we've been staying in a suburb called Manly. A great place for you to escape the city stress, but instead enjoy the great beaches and beautiful nature. Almost every morning I took a long walk out to the Sydney Harbour National Park - North Head. I enjoyed the view of Sydney skyline, but was also lucky enough to spot both whales, dolphins and even seals. That's where the picture of me is taken standing on the rocks.
Aimo wind jacket, Safety Yellow
I'm traveling together with my friend Axel. We've been staying in a small house in his relatives backyard. A perfect place with great location, and it has actually worked great when it comes to training because it's so close to both the sea and the forest.
In the beginning I did a lot of running, but unfortunately I pulled a muscle so lately I've been doing walking and strength exercises. Mostly Tabatha, using my body and the surroundings as gear. I will write down one exercise at the end of every blog text, that you can do when you're out traveling.
Learnings from the surf camp
After our visit in Sydney we took a bus down along the coast to a place called Seven mile beach, to learn how to surf. Everyday we had 2 classes of 2 hours each, practicing the basics of surfing. My recommendation for beginners is to go to a surf camp, to get the basics right.
We learned how to do the daily surf check, catch bigger waves (green waves) and how to turn the board while riding a wave. After this week we are looking forward to new surfing adventures on our own.
During the surf week I didn't need any extra training. It was more than enough with 4 hours of surfing every day. Surfing is great training, especially for your upper body since you're paddling a lot.
After the surf week at Seven mile beach in Gerroa, we took the bus back to Sydney and then continued by night bus to Byron Bay. This ride takes almost 13 hours, so you have to make sure to sleep and stand up a lot. In Byron Bay we stayed for 5 nights and continued to improve our surfing. We stayed in hostels all nights, which was super fun. You get to know so many new people from all over the globe.
Drone photographing
I wasn't surfing all the time, because I felt that I needed some time with my camera and drone as well. So during one surfing session I took photos of Axel while catching some waves.
When flying a drone you have to think one step ahead; what will the surfer do next, and when is the wave coming? Be as prepared as you possibly can to get the best photos.
Something else that is important when flying a drone is to be aware of all the rules and regulations. It's easy to read about those on the internet, or download an app. I'm using "Can I fly here?"
Taking photos of moving surfers in the water might be hard, and especially if you do not have a water housing, which I haven't. So you need a lens with good focal length, I would recommend a lens with a focal length of at least 200mm. To get a little closer you should also try to get as far out in the water as you can, as long as it´s safe for the camera. Try to use a high shutter speed to really make sure that you capture the right moment.
Entering Surfer's Paradise
After this trip we headed further north - to Surfer's Paradise! The name of the city says a lot about this place. But unfortunately we didn't have that much luck with the conditions, and we just had one day of surfing. But that's the life of surfing. You never know what to expect.
2 days in Surfers went by fast, and then we were off to the next destination called Noosa. Approximately 4 hours north from Surfer's Paradise. We are just south of the Great Barrier Reef, close to Brisbane. Yesterday was our first full day here and in the afternoon I went out for a run in my new shoes and just a pair of August shorts from Björn Borg.
I decided to test a new trail and this turned out to be one of the best decisions for a very long time. I found a hidden beach with views taken from a movie, and the only way down was to climb. Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera so I have to show you in my next post.
How to workout while traveling
Every time I'm writing, I will post one or more exercises that you can try when you're out traveling or just at home. Until next time, try my interval pyramid: 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1.
First you do 1 minute of running, then you count yourself up to 5 minutes until you go back down again. So you go 1-2-3-4-5 minutes, and then back down to 4-3-2-1 min. You rest half of the time after every interval. 1 minute activity gives you a 30 sec rest, 2 minutes acitivity gives you a 1 minute rest.
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That article focused on a Senate investigation, which proved over 700,000 suspect parts from China were used in critical US weapons systems. Such parts are not built to military standards and can lead to loss of life and also threaten national security.
In summary, Senator Carl Levin put it like this, "Our report outlines how this flood of counterfeit parts, overwhelmingly from China, threatens national security, the safety of our troops and American jobs..It underscores China's failure to police the blatant market in counterfeit parts – a failure China should rectify. (1)"
Interestingly enough, awareness about the prevalence of counterfeit parts is not new (2). In 2008, Business Week reported that Rob P. Ernst of the Naval Air Systems Command's Aging Aircraft Program, estimated that 15% of the replacement parts purchased by the Pentagon were counterfeit (3).
Mr Ernst, who heads research of counterfeit parts claimed that the Air Force had regular field failures in all weapons systems. In his opinion, fake parts "almost certainly" contributed to serious accidents (4).
One can only speculate whether Washington will take immediate steps to address the issue.
This segment on counterfeit parts will focus on two different aspects related to the scandal. The first is the role of unscrupulous US companies in the purchase of subpar goods.
Secondly, the article will focus on how the Chinese can and do leverage stolen technology for economic gain. Consequently, China-sourced technology has the potential to weaken not only our national security, but also our economy.
Unscrupulous US Companies to Blame
"Western consumers and companies have been complicit as active enablers of China's ruthless business practices, environmental destruction and technology transfer all in the name of price. But so has the DoD and the defense industry…eschewing long held supply chain quality management practices of the cold war era in order to hold the costs of military weapons and information systems…in check. (5)"
The sentiments contained in the quote above are shared by the Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) at the University of Maryland. This organization which is dedicated to research on electronics reliability, believes that unscrupulous US companies are to blame (6).
China's role in manufacturing questionable parts is well documented and CALCE blames US contractors for their use.
Strict electronics purchasing standards established during the Vietnam war were faded out during the Clinton administration. The subsequent administration continued by gutting those standards even further.
By 2004, thousands of quality control measures had been faded out. As a result, subcontractors can now consider purchasing 'non military use' parts when cheaper or more advanced units are available.
This means that key military components can now be outsourced from unproven and untested suppliers as long as they meet the new hurdles, ie parts are more advanced and or cheaper.
This leeway provided to subcontractors has led to disastrous results. It is the opinion of CALCE, such measures have led to cheap Chinese parts filling the military pipeline.
According to CALCE, unscrupulous companies benefited from the lax standards and the fragmented electronics parts market. Where once strict oversight abounded, there is now relatively little.
Military contractors are expected to self police, as it were, and have been doing a poor job of it. The preponderance of substandard goods proves that contractors and subs have done little to no 'self policing'.
Even more alarming, CALCE proves that not only have some US contractors knowingly utilized counterfeit parts, but they have commissioned their production as well. What this means is that US companies have purchased components upon which the security of the United States relies, with full knowledge that the parts are not genuine.
While this contention is alarming, the idea that governmental suppliers have actively engaged in coaching Chinese on how to produce counterfeit parts that will pass inspection is a crime against America.
A Crime Against America
Let me explain how such a thing can occur.
CALCE cites that a Raytheon missile system was knowingly compromised by bogus parts. Raytheon was complicit insofar as they eschewed a qualified original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and an authorized parts broker in order to purchase 1,500 Intel Flash memory chips from a third party.
The parts were to be used in the 'Harm Targeting Systems' which are installed in F-16 fighter jets. The analogy CALCE uses is that Raytheon, instead of purchasing from an official Gucci store, purchased "a Gucci handbag on Canal Street in New York City or across the street from the Rosslyn Metro in Washington D.C; (where) it is very likely to be counterfeit. (7)"
Rather than test the components, Raytheon installed them on dozens of circuit boards to be used in the fighter planes. The quality of the parts was so poor that the boards immediately failed.
At this point, the root cause of failure was determined. Substandard parts from a dodgy supplier were to blame.
The broker that Raytheon had entrusted to provide mission critical parts was VisionTech Components Inc. VisionTech, it was discovered, had instructed foreign entities on how to alter the labels and identities of electronic parts so that they would pass as legitimate.
In addition, the company coached the foreign suppliers on how to package and ship the goods to the USA to avoid scrutiny.
The Senate report showed how US weapons systems are compromised, but that is not all.
Chinese made parts are also found in a host of strategic infrastructure systems as well. Such parts could also contain malicious code or dangerous trapdoors. Such code could jeopardize everything from telecommunications systems to nuclear power plants.
This is alarming when one considers that Chinese exploitation could bring down the US power grid, telecommunications and even affect the U.S. military command system itself.
The results of Chinese economic espionage and China-based hacking are astounding.
According to Richard Clarke, the details of our next-generation fighter bomber have been stolen. Chips, routers and hardware that we import from China and other foreign suppliers, he contends, may include 'logic bombs', trapdoors and "trojan horses" ready to be activated on command (8).
This contention may seem far fetched, but only a few years ago this type of invasion actually occurred.
In 2009, it was discovered that China and other countries had penetrated the US electrical grid and left behind software programs which could be used to disrupt the US infrastructure.
The general consensus was that the act was only practice, to prove their capabilities in disrupting US systems.
As a result of the Senate report, an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2012 was offered and signed by President Obama on December 31, 2011.
The amendment mandated better training, reporting and supply chain control. Whether these measures prove to be successful remains to be seen.
Stealing Technology
A combination of factors led to breaches in national security. Culpability of actors in the supply chain as well as the Chinese have resulted in compromised quality of national weapons systems.
While the Chinese did supply shoddy and knockoff parts to US suppliers, one cannot entirely blame them. Poor quality control and greed on the part of US companies also played a role in the scandal.
The same, however, cannot be said for China's aggressive level of economic espionage.
China, through intellectual property theft via espionage is responsible for "…the greatest transfer of wealth in history," according to General Keith Alexander- Director of the National Security Agency. (9)
As troubling as the Senate report is, the findings of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on "Developments in China's Cyber and Nuclear Capabilities" is even more alarming.
The commission found that not only is the military at risk, but US technological leadership and economic power is as well. The disturbing thing is that according to the Pentagon, China, one of our biggest partners, is the most aggressive perpetrator of economic espionage.
"I don't believe that there is precedent in history for such a massive and sustained intelligence effort by a government to blatantly steal commercial data and intellectual property."
– US House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Mich) (10)
Speaking at the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on "Developments in China's Cyber and Nuclear Capabilities" Nart Villeneuve claimed that China is engaging in advanced persistent attacks (APT's) on the US and others.
Such APT's are not solitary events but part of a series of campaigns aimed at establishing a persistent covert presence in a target's network so that information can be extracted as needed.
One of the main differences between this type of attack and "typical hack invasions" is that APT's are persistent and have long term goals.
In addition, these sort of attacks are used to purloin intellectual property (IP), which is the cornerstone of advanced economies. While typical hacks target credit card numbers and such which can be used for immediate monetary gain, APT's are used by nation states, such as the case with China (11).
By leveraging data collected by such cyber invasions, China can piggyback off the efforts of US experts. This theft allows the Chinese to bypass the costs associated with developing their ideas and technology.
In this way, they are not hindered by the time consuming effort needed to create, devise, and implement a breakthrough idea, they merely steal it.
Unhindered by the time and energy necessary to create such breakthroughs, the Chinese can focus on applying them instead.
Why Is U.S. Unwilling to Square Off?
Not surprisingly, the targeted areas of Chinese cyber attacks, to a great extent, mirror the industries which China wishes to develop.
The attacks cover industries such as defense, energy oil and gas, electronics and others.
Richard Bejtlich-Chief Security Officer, Mandiant, claimed that the Chinese attacks are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated as well.
When a country such as China has carte blanche to steal our secrets, it opens the door for their economic dominance. Think of it like this, while our scientists and engineers are developing breakthrough ideas and technology, the Chinese are waiting.
Once a product is proven, the Chinese either obtain the blueprints for its design or simply purchase the good and reverse engineer it. They then produce it at a governmentally subsidized low cost.
The Chinese did not have to invest time and money into the process of research and development. They were able to wait until we had a viable product and then stole it. And this happens all of the time.
In order to better explain how the Chinese benefit from stolen tech, I will use an analogy.
Imagine a university classroom filled with over 160 students. Now imagine that those 160 students are sitting down to take a final. The students have invested in books and reports and have spent countless hours in preparation to take the final.
One student, the one wearing red, has managed to be seated amongst the smartest students of the bunch. While the test is underway, this student need only cock his head to the right or left and glance behind to obtain the correct answers.
Based on his proximity to the most talented, he is sure to get a good grade, all he needs to do is to cheat.
Now imagine what the cheater could do with all that excess free time. While the other students invested time and energy into mastering the subject matter, the cheater gets a free ride. Faced with more free time, the cheater could study other subjects, work on private projects, or anything else he chooses.
The bottom line is that the cheater knows that come test day, he will be exposed to the answers of the best and brightest. If this cheating student were prudent, he could leverage his free time into success in other subjects, thus graduating with honors.
By virtue of the fact that he stole intelligence, he leveraged the opportunity of not studying by doing something else. In essence, he was given the gift of twice as much free time as the others.
China is the cheater, and the world is the university.
By stealing technology and ideas, the Chinese should be able to leapfrog the rest of the world to become innovation leaders. Fortunately for us, they have done a poor job of this so far.
"They are stealing everything that isn't bolted down, and it's getting exponentially worse… China has made industrial espionage an integral part of its economic policy, stealing company secrets to help it leapfrog over U.S. and other foreign competitors to further its goal of becoming the world's largest economy" – Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican who is chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (12).
The problem, however, is that due to suspect parts from China and the ecosystem of cyber-theft they have created, prudence is the best policy. In the past year alone, China and other countries stole $500 billion in blueprints chemical formulas, and other proprietary information from US companies- according to the New York Times.
And with an estimated two million Chinese working indirectly or directly for China's intelligence gathering force, systems need to be in place both to monitor and inform about all threats to US security.
Silence about the extent of the Chinese cyber threat, according to Jason Healey- Director, Cyber Statecraft, is one of the biggest problems we face. In his opinion, corporations and/or government officials leak information about China-based attacks but not expose the gravity of the problem.
This failure to expose the reality of such intrusions, much like the failure of the military to report counterfeit tech is counterproductive and enables further exploitation.
The Senate report is exceptional as it directly confronts the role the Chinese play in compromising our military. The direct approach may prove to be the most successful.
Fear of Chinese reprisal constrains reporting on the scope and severity of Chinese attacks in the U.S. media. The logic is that, should the US alienate the Chinese, the Chinese could dump US securities, causing economic distress.
But, as Mr. Healey asks, why is it that the United States is willing to square off against China on tire imports and rare earths, but not on "the biggest transfer of wealth through theft and piracy in the history of mankind"?
References & Image Credits:
(1) Daily Tech
(2) SLDInfo.com
(3) Guardian
(4) Ibid
(5) Battle Technology
(6) Smithsonian Magazine
(7) Business Week
(8) The Diplomat
(10) EEVblog


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The CEMC is a reoccurring event which invites national and international experts in disaster management to discuss and raise awareness on national crisis management, encourage collaboration and promote best practices in the field of emergency management. The 6th CEMC was held under the patronage of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and carried the theme "Future Foresight of Emergencies and Crisis: Capabilities and Challenges".
The EU and its CBRN Centres of Excellence (CoE) Regional Secretariat for the GCC countries were represented and actively participated in the event with a pre-conference workshop on the first day. Three experts from the EU and the EU CBRN CoE Initiative provided different aspects of the collaborative efforts of the European Union with the Gulf countries on CBRN risk mitigation. Mrs. Jirina Valentova from the European External Action Service gave a presentation on the EU's general approach towards the CBRN risk mitigation and building CBRN resilience.
Mr. Adil Radoini, the Regional Coordinator for the EU CBRN CoE in the Gulf and Middle East, and UN Officer for the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) gave a presentation on the structure and objectives of the EU CBRN CoE Initiative around the world and its activities in the GCC region.
Dr. Yuri Bruinen De Bruin, Chemical expert from the Joint Research Center of the European Commission gave a technical review of the European Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) program and its implementation within the member states of the European Union as well as how the European Union has adapted its legislation and policies towards dangerous chemicals in partnership with industry in light of accidents and major disasters from the past.
The EU CBRN CoE Regional Secretariat under the patronage of Brig. Eng. Hussein Al Harthei was invited to participate in the 6th CEMC and looks forward to cooperating and assisting NCEMA and national stakeholders in raising awareness for CBRN risks and how to reduce them.
The EU CBRN CoE is a worldwide initiative led, financed and implemented by the European Commission, specifically the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO), in close coordination with the EEAS and with the support of the UN (United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute - UNICRI) and other international organisations and local experts.
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Doctor Who: Last Christmas DVD
Starring Peter Capaldi, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Nick Frost, Michael Troughton, Natalie Gumede, Dan Starkey
The 2014 Christmas special of the long-running sci-fi show starring Peter Capaldi as the twelfth Doctor.
Loyal companion Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman) is once again reunited with the Doctor but the pair run into trouble when they find themselves stranded on a remote Arctic military base.
Along with the base's scientists and researchers, the duo are stalked by monstrous alien beings as they shelter in the icy compound.
But as North Pole resident Santa (Nick Frost) appears to come to their rescue, will he be able to stop this being the Doctor and Clara's last Christmas together?
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- Catalogue number: BBCDVD4009
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- Release date: 26/01/2015
- Genre: Science Fiction
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Linwoods in Armagh invests £4.3m to expand exports
Linwoods in Armagh is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand export sales as part of a £4.3 million expansion programme.
The company is aiming to grow its existing sales of bread and milk products in the Republic of Ireland and to expand exports of its health foods to new markets including the US and Europe.
The company has already established business for its health super foods in key European markets including Great Britain, the Republic, The Netherlands and Spain.
The expansion plan was announced by John Woods, Managing Director of Linwoods, and welcomed by Ian Murphy, Invest NI's Managing Director of Clients and Entrepreneurship, during a visit to the company's premises at Hamiltonsbawn Industrial Estate, Armagh.
Invest NI has offered assistance totalling £300,000 to the expansion, which will also lead to 21 new jobs in bread and milk, and 13 in a new seeds line for its fast growing health foods over the next three years. Linwoods currently employs 250 people.
Mr Woods, outlining the project, said: "This is an important strategic investment that will result in a significant growth in our business outside Northern Ireland.
"Over the next three years, we expect the expansion programme to lead to a 52 per cent growth in sales, all of which will be outside Northern Ireland. To support the expansion in the Republic, we are investing in a new dairy line and exploring opportunities for innovative nutritional products.
"The global opportunities that we've identified to grow our health food business are extremely exciting. Our marketing initiatives in Great Britain and other European markets have been very successful and indicated the immense potential of our branded and packaged seeds in these and other areas. Indeed, a recent marketing drive in the US attracted substantial interest and important leads that are currently being followed up aggressively by our sales team."
Mr Murphy said: "This is an impressive growth project that we are encouraging because of the strength of the company's focus on innovation for markets outside Northern Ireland, particularly in the US and Europe.
"The new jobs will provide an additional £708,000 in salaries and wages to the local economy. It will also see significant investment in new products and marketing which will provide good quality employment opportunities.
"The investment in its packaged super foods will strengthen its position as a leading player in functional foods, a niche sector that is now experiencing fast growth in Europe and the US.
"The company has developed an extensive portfolio of attractively branded and packaged products that have enabled it to gain a market leading position and a reputation as the innovator in this important sector.
"Linwoods has used a number of Invest NI programmes successfully, including our Food Sector Marketing Advisers, to explore and exploit the business opportunity now developing from its strong commitment to innovation," he added.


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The San Onofre Hawaiian Surf Club sponsored the Polynesian Festival in San Clemente, held at the Community Center this year. I shot it for the Sun Post News and it seems as though the daily, the OC Register, is going to feature the story with a host of other events going on county wide, this Memorial Day weekend.
It started at 10 am and these things usually start out slow and a little late but when I got there at ten minutes after, they were already in full swing. They had everything including a chicken bar-b-que rice combo plate that looked really good. My favorite was the music and the dancing.
Sometimes the music can start to sound the same but they had a good mix and it was all really entertaining, especially with the dancing. I didn't see any of the flashy hula type stuff but more of the hand ballet that goes in time with the tune. They had all ages performing and with different traditional instruments like halved coconut shells and some sort of shredded bamboo wand that made a great sound.
I got shots of everything including some great looking old time woodys that were really well restored and the best part was from what I saw, it was a real home grown deal with most people I talked to from South Orange County.
The Hula group "Halau Hula Lani Ola" did most of the performing but there was also a Missions and Bible Study group that went on first and did traditional Hula to Hawaiianized olde time hyms like "A Closer Walk With Thee", that was really well done. They were backed up by a full band and with the dance they did that went with it, was just great. They chose a great spot just between the library and the community center that accentuated the natural aspect of what the Islands can be like.
At one point I saw a gaggle of young performers waiting to go on and sitting all along, on a wall and it made a great shot with San Clemente's palm trees in the background. This would be a great event to not miss next year.


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You cannot imagine my delight when I first laid eyes on LEGO's new Ideas Women of NASA play set. It includes Margaret Hamilton, one of the foremost names in Computer Science. She was the lead Apollo flight software engineer, and someone whose story I would frequently pull out of the hat when preaching to students about the amazing things women have done in the world of computing.
When I taught Computer Science, Barbie would generally cost me one lesson per class per term. That lesson was meant to be about the history of computing. I had lavish resources on standby: a wealth of slides about Ada Lovelace. I love Ada Lovelace, and I'm not afraid to admit it. She was one of the first people to recognise that anything can be turned into data, making her one of the first computer scientists. But as a lady, she acted anything but: she addressed her letters to Charles Babbage as simply, "My Dear Babbage"; she was described as dressing less "well-appointed" than a maid; and she was known for swearing (she described debugging programs as "damnably troublesome work"). She was nevertheless a genius. She devised a machine conceptually no different to a modern computer: so complex that it couldn't be built until decades after her death, and for which she devised programs 200 years before their time.
But this history lesson would, more often than not, turn into a rant about gender. Specifically, the role of women in Computer Science (and the generally low uptake of the subject among girls). This would almost always lead to a discussion of Barbie. Never one to avoid courting controversy when it comes calling, Barbie became instrumental in class discussions of gender inequality. We must never forget I Can Be a Computer Engineer. It was part of a range intended to empower young girls, to show them the amazing jobs they could do in later life. In the accompanying book, Barbie talked excitedly about the game she was designing, before she admitted,
I'm only creating the design ideas…I'll need Steven and Brian's help to turn it into a real game!
When I told this story to my students, they were horrified. Genuinely horrified. Invariably, it was the boys who seemed the most affected. Read into that what you will. The very idea that a girl could need a boy's help with anything was scandalous enough for most of them. What angered me the most was the implication that coding is for boys. I spent a lot of time promoting Computer Science to girls, and not once – never once – did I hear a single one say "it's a boy's subject". Of the girls who had no inclination to pursue the subject at GCSE, the overwhelming reason was that they simply didn't like it. Gender never came into it. The kind of attitude presented in Barbie's book has no place in the 21st century (nor even the 20th, 19th, 18th…): if 11 year olds get it, so should Mattel.
The more recent Game Developer Barbie is a definite step in the right direction, although I notice this time there is no accompanying book. To be fair, there was little that could be done to save the original. Mattel have always had a duty of care to a generation of children who regard Barbie as a role-model. In a funny way, their efforts to empower girls to go into STEM didn't entirely backfire: that horrid book proved to be a fantastic prop with which to get girls thinking about Computer Science – but it would have been nice to have been able to read aloud from that book without wincing and then immediately and profusely apologising.
Other key figures (sic) in the Ideas Women of NASA set include Nancy Grace Roman (she was instrumental in planning the Hubble Space Telescope), Sally Ride (the first American woman in space) and Mae Jemison (the first African American woman in space).


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- How much does it cost to build a log or timber frame home?
- Are log or timber frame homes more expensive than conventionally constructed homes?
- OK, building really cool homes costs a lot of money. I love the log and timber frame homes, but I have a budget I have to live with. How do I economize and still get a Hearthstone home?
- Which costs more — a log or timber frame home?
- How do Hearthstone's prices compare to other log or timber frame companies?
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D. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS (Coming soon…)
A/1. How much does it cost to build a log or timber frame home? | The short answer: That is as impossible to answer as the question: "How much does a car cost?" But, still, it's a question that is on everyone's mind, so we'll take a stab at it. All of this conversation is highly speculative. The only way to know is to get detailed architectural plans and get quotes or estimates from qualified builders. Don't use these numbers for serious planning. Get real quotes, or at least highly educated, detailed estimates.
For many reasons (see the "MORE DISCUSSION", a highly recommended part of this answer), Dollars per square foot is a terrible way to estimate the cost of a home. But, we all do it. It's especially misleading when there are a lot of open spaces, vertical design opportunity, porches, basements, limited "head space", etc.
Having said all that: you might expect to spend $170-250 per square foot for a nicely-appointed log or timber frame home in a medium-construction-cost area. It will probably be close to the same price of a very high quality, one-of-a-kind, truly custom conventionally constructed home with an equivalent amount of architectural "wow factor" and personal appeal.
A/2. Are log or timber frame homes more expensive than conventionally constructed homes? | The short answer: The shortest, but not-very-useful, answer is yes. A square foot of a log wall is more expensive than a square foot of 2×4 wall. A square foot of heavy timber, highly insulated cathedral roof with a wooden decking ceiling is more expensive than a square foot of 2×4 truss roof with sheetrock ceiling and fiberglass insulation. That is true no matter who manufactures the logs or timber frame. If it is simply shelter you want, then conventional is cheaper. But, that's an apples and oranges comparison.
If you want to try to do apples to apples (or at least something close), try to consider whether you get any aesthetic, or spiritual, or just feel-good value of a log or timber frame home.
What is that value worth to you? If you had to build a conventional home with the same amount of attraction, ambience, architectural wow factor, creativity, personal expression, sense of family, etc. — would you have to add expense to that simplistic evaluation of conventional construction cost? You also get to do interesting things (for example little lofts) in the vertical dimension with a heavy timber roof system. If you tried to duplicate that in a conventional home, it would cost a lot.
If you truly want a log and timber frame home, it is likely that you would have to spend more than you think on a conventionally-constructed home to get sort of some "value-equal". With log and timber frame construction, you basically get a great deal of satisfaction simply from the walls and roof. Using conventional construction techniques, then doing extra things to create equal personal value drives the cost up to the same ballpark as a log or timber frame.
A/3. OK, building really cool homes costs a lot of money. I love the log and timber frame homes, but I have a budget I have to live with. How do I economize and still get a Hearthstone home? | The short answer: We at Hearthstone have helped thousands of people with this question since 1971. First of all, there's no magic wand. We can't make the costs go away and neither can anyone else. But there are things we can do to help. They include:
- Build as much as the home as you can afford with our systems, then build things like garages, or non-essential parts of the home, conventionally.
- Efficient design: once again, we can't perform miracles. But, if you are already working with a design that you like, there may be some inherently expensive, or wasteful, parts of your design that we can help you with.
- Build a smaller house. Of course, we all can use a bigger, and bigger, and bigger house. But, do we need it? We can help you work on that. This solution is full of caveats, however. The most common regrets we hear from customers are (1) I wish I had done it sooner, and (2) I wish I had made it bigger. Also, understand that small houses can have a high cost per square foot — because frequently some of the most expensive things are still there: a fireplace, a kitchen, the same number of bathrooms, the same entry way, etc. Having said that, however, there is still a chance, with our design and practical experience, we can downsize your home and reduce the cost — and keep most of what you want.
- Build a smaller house with a future addition already designed into the current construction.
- The best solution, financially: buy a FasTrack Hearthstone home. We have a selection of plans that are heavily discounted with one condition: you don't change anything. All the design and engineering is done, and there is no customization expense to us. You, however, can still turn it into a highly customized home by how you outfit the home. Another big benefit: we can deliver these homes very quickly.
A/4. Which costs more — a log or timber frame home? | Most timber frame homes cost more than most log homes. But, once again, that's a short — and not terribly helpful — answer. There is a pretty big range of price points in log homes. There is a range of price points in timber frame homes as well, but not as big a range. The vast majority of log homes built are milled, "production" homes. The highly hand crafted log homes — built from massive logs, and with hand crafted roof systems, etc. are likely to every bit as expensive as a timber frame home.
A/5. How do Hearthstone's prices compare to other log or timber frame companies? | Another short, but not very useful answer: We cost more… sort of… until you try to compare apples with apples.
The various independent log home publications have said over and over that their research shows that regardless of the price of the log package, the finish costs — to the same quality and appointments — aren't much different from one manufacturer to the next. The biggest reason is that the appointments and specifications (number of fireplaces, finished flooring, window and door quality, etc.) make up most of the cost of the homes. Another big reason is that, most of the times, the cheaper the log or timber package, the more on-site work to do.
You can try to create an apples-to-apples spreadsheet of specs, species, etc. until you fall over exhausted. And, you should do that. But, the truth of the matter is that there is a wide range of skill, competence, and un-definable value in any product from any company in any industry. The old adage "you get what you pay for" didn't get to be an old adage by accident. It tends to be true — especially in an industry where you can't really spec out quality, dependability, chemistry, and integrity. But, in our industry, quality, dependability, chemistry, and integrity are paramount. You will probably never spend as much money on something that means as much to you as this home.
Whether you buy from Hearthstone or not, please remember this guidance: quality, dependability, chemistry, and integrity are what will determine whether you spent your money wisely. Find a company who projects those characteristics for you. When you do — then that is your company. Whatever price that company charges is likely to be a true reflection of the value of what you are buying. Free enterprise being what it is, none of us can overcharge much and get away with it for long. The cost is what the cost is. If it seems a bit high, there are probably good reasons. If it seems a bit low, there are also probably good reasons.
Most people who come to us are building a dream that they want to savor for the rest of their lives and they want to pass on for generations. Any difference in the package price between one company and the next is trivial when you consider it at the monthly payment level — and then compare that to the importance of getting what you want. Find a company that makes what you want, and whose philosophy, reputation, and integrity suits you. Buy from them — build your home right — and enjoy it.
E. Other Questions | We are happy to answer any other questions that you may have. Please email us at email@example.com with your questions!


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I'm working on a book on Hadassah, the Jewish girl who became Queen of Persia. The research is very interesting, but many of the accounts differ from one another. One says Queen Vashti was banished, one said she was beheaded, one said she was sent to another part of the harem but was still a presence there, etc. Some novels I checked out differed in her age, from 12 to fourteen. I couldn't see a Persian king in his thirties choosing a child of 12 for his queen! It was interesting that in the Biblical account of Esther, the words, "After these things, Xerxes missed his queen (meaning Vashti). Those three words, After these things" covers the Greek/Persian war! Just slipped right by that fact! Then there is the controversy over whether Esther (Hadassah) had any children. Some said yes, some said she was childless, etc. Then there was the question of whether Esther existed at all. That Xerxes did not change queens. I always attempt to stay close to the Biblical story, and that is always included, but all these varying accounts gives me what they call "Poetic License" to write my own story. The name of God is not mentioned anywhere in the Book of Esther, but the nature of the Jewish people is to include Adonai in all they do, from prayers when they arise and when they sleep, over meals and also when they fast and seek God's wisdom. Esther was Jewish, and when she and her maidens fasted before she went before the king to beg for her people, you can believe desperate prayers were also included for wisdom and strength to do what she had to do. If the king did not extend the golden scepter to her, she faced instant beheading by one of the king's "Immortals" who stood guard by the king. It was a given. It was like the Christians praying in the Coliseum in Rome before facing hungry lions! I need to pray over each chapter and seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit as I write, for one can become boggled in historical accounts!
Finishing a Book!
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Jan Goshorn on July 27, 2018 at 1:39 pm
I CANNOT wait for this book to come out!!!!


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"The American Conservative Defense Alliance (ACDA) is dedicated to advancing a national security and foreign affairs policy based on America's founding principles. The ACDA will carry out its mission through education of the American public, of advocacy groups, of the media, and of Congress regarding a traditional conservative defense and foreign policy strategy. It will also support legislation that puts into practice the foundational principles of our Constitutional Republic and will oppose any legislation or policies that are contrary to those principles."Staff includes Michael D. Ostrolenk, Larry Madison, Jesse Benton, Philip M. Giraldi, and Doug Bandow. I'm promoting them because of their solid pedigree, and not because they are featuring an interview I gave about Sibel's case on their front page. honest.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
American Conservative Defense Alliance
There's a new group called the American Conservative Defense Alliance
Posted by lukery at 4/26/2007 08:47:00 AM
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- profmarcus said...
the name is very misleading... the very first thing that came to mind when i read your post was pnac... however, perusing their site, i'm encouraged, particularly after following the links to the "working for the clampdown" article... interesting find...
- Thursday, April 26, 2007 11:00:00 AM
- lukery said...
prof - i'm very happy to see Giraldi and Ostrolenk working together.
- Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:47:00 PM
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Red Velvet Cupcakes are yum! That's just a fact. Another fact is that the Hummingbird Bakery simply has the best recipe. I've made other cupcake recipes from the Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook before and they've always turned out great. These turned out FANTASTIC. As today (29th of september) is my birthday, I had a small party in my dorm last thursday for which I made these cupcakes. The recipe calls for two unconventional ingredients, vinegar and buttermilk, but don't let that scare you off! The buttermilk makes for a fantastic crumb and the vinegar reacts with the bicarbonate of soda to give an extra lift, making the cupcakes extra fluffy. The recipe yields 12 regular, or about 36 mini cupcakes. If you're making mini cupcakes, bake for 15 minutes, the regular sized ones need about 20-25 minutes. I used half the cream cheese frosting recipe, which was plenty, but if you have a really sweet tooth, go right ahead and use the whole recipe.
Recipe Red Velvet Cupcakes
Ingredients Cupcakes:
60g butter at room temperature
150g caster sugar
1 egg
10g cocoa powder
10ml red food colouring (I used a little less)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
120ml buttermilk
150gr plain flour
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
Ingredients Frosting:
300g icing sugar, sifted
50g butter at room temperature
125g cream cheese, chilled
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
2. Cream the butter and sugar in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld electric whisk until light and fluffy. Then scrape the bowl, turn the mixer to high and add the egg, beating until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the cocoa powder, red food colouring and the vanilla extract until it resembles a thick paste. Add the paste to the batter, mixing until well combined.
4. Turn mixer to low and slowly add half of the buttermilk. Add half of the flour and salt and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl and repeat the process with the remaining milk and flour. Beat on high until smooth.
5. Turn mixer to low and add baking soda and white vinegar. Turn to high and beat a few more minutes.
6. Spoon the batter into a baking pan lined with paper cases and bake at 180C/350 F for 15-25 minutes, depending on whether you're baking mini or regular cupcakes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean.
7. Let rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then place them on a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
Adapted from The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook and http://joythebaker.com/2009/09/my-favorite-red-velvet-cupcakes/


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