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Reviews by Cathy
Raw Desire (MFM) by Leah Brooke (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
I'm on the fence with this one. I've enjoyed this series so far and will buy future books without hesitation. But, having said that, I think because this is the first book featuring a complete outsider it gave me a different, and somewhat negative, perspective on the men of Desire. I was put off by the way Alison was treated by the sheriff when she was clearly a lone woman in distress. Isn't Desire the place where women in need can go for help? I was also put off by the rude accusations Dillon and Ryder leveled at her right off the bat when they drove her into town. And then our heroes, supposedly masters of female physical nuance, don't even notice her winces and gasps from her hidden injuries? Surely this isn't the Desire we've all come to know and love. Something else that puzzled me was the feeling of lack of familiarity of the other characters. Almost like the author had lost touch with them. Again, this may have had something to do with the "outsider" lens, but there wasn't the warm camaraderie and byplay between characters that we've seen in the other books. Overall, I did like the book well enough. It was a very worthy length, had a decent story arc, and was full of hot scenes. It just seemed like more of a stand-alone than part of the series.
Reviewed by: Cathy (Date: 09/03/2011)
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Love Under Two Strong Men (MMF) by Morgan Ashbury, Cara Covington (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
I've really enjoyed this series so far. Overall, this book was no exception. The only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 was the overuse of the phrase "strong men." The characters kept repeating it over and over and over again throughout the book and it became a distraction. I might be missing something here, but maybe some strong actions could have been substituted for the actual words once in a while? At any rate, this series remains an absolute auto-buy for me and I'll be first in line for the next installment.
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A Convenient Husband (MFMM) by Reece Butler (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
This series has grown so rich and so naturally that by the time you get to the fourth book you simply assume there will be more. It's almost as if the stories have already been written and it just takes a bit to get them on paper. One small thing I would like to mention, just so others aren't surprised like I was, is that the very last scene of the book seemed to stop sort of abruptly. It was a good and positive scene and I would have liked to savor it another paragraph or two, but it absolutely did not detract from my enjoyment of this terrific book. Looking forward to the next!
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Compromised Cowgirl (MFMM) by Reece Butler (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
This one was good, but not my favorite of the series. Still, I wouldn't have missed it and I do hope more are coming!
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Menage on the Prairie (MMF) by Xondra Day (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
I gave this a 3 instead of a 2 because I'm not crossing this author off just yet. I agree with the reviewer that mentioned how the story seemed to unpredictably jump forward, leaving out a LOT of detail. However, it did have potential. There were a few odd sentences in the beginning, like, "Intertwined together, they..." (is there another way to be intertwined than together?) and "Each one's warmth permeating into the other..." (again, doesn't permeating imply "into" something?) I'm no English major, but the extra words, and there were more examples than these two, made for some less than smooth reading. On the up side, this seemed to straighten out as the story leapt along. I'd be willing to give this author one more go. Hopefully next time we'll get to see a more complete story.
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The First Bride (MFM) by Sofia Hunt (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
Categories: Historical, Menage a Trois/Quatre
This is a great start to the series and I plan to read all 3 out so far. I liked the setting and characters, both primary and secondary. It did get a bit predictable towards the end, but that didn't detract from my overall enjoyment.
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Chasing Lacie (MFM) by Jenny Penn (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
Categories: Menage a Trois/Quatre, Paranormal, Vampires/Werewolves
I've been a Jenny Penn reader for some time now, but sometimes found her plot lines and dialog to be overly simplistic. What I like best about this book, is how it showcases an expansion of her story telling skills. While still including her trademark, red hot love scenes, the story connecting them was more polished and enjoyable in this one. I clearly see the baseline backstory uniting this with the others in this series, (i.e. Masters of Cerebrus, demons, etc.) but this book widens the possible list of future plots/characters which will hopefully spell more books! Can't wait for the next one!
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SWAT Team One and the Social Worker (LoveXtreme) by Dixie Lynn Dwyer (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
If you're sensitive to grammatical gaffes, this is not the book for you. Jarring sentences like "she didn't have any bra on," or, "she found herself in a vicarious situation," instead of a precarious situation, were enough to yank me right out of the story. I'm not talking about one or two spots here, this happens constantly. This is the second book I've read from this author and I didn't see this in the other one. The story is decent, as is the character development, (hence the 2 rating,) but I don't think I'll be risking my hard-earned money on another from this author. I hate to be so negative, but if you buy this book based on all of the glowing reviews like I did you too could end up disappointed. Consider yourself warned.
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Really enjoyed the story! Hope there will be more in the series.
Blade's Desire (MF) by Leah Brooke (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
Categories: BDSM, Contemporary
I haven't found another story that tops (pun intended) this one yet! Mmmmm....!
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Love Under Two Wildcatters (MFM) by Morgan Ashbury, Cara Covington (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
This one was good, but not as good as the others in the series. In my opinion, the story was over before it began. In the first couple of chapters the main characters step right into a long-term menage relationship. It was almost like the book started off with an old married triad. The balance of the story was good and I will certainly buy other books in this series as they come out.
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A Contract Bride's Triple Surprise (MFMM) by Reece Butler (Published by: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. )
Enjoyed both books so far in the series. My only issue with this one is that one of the brothers seems a bit left out in the greater scheme of things. Everyone is happy enough, so the story ends up ok, I just wish I hadn't been left feeling a bit sorry for poor number three. Still absolutely worth buying and I look forward to more in this series.
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United States threatens new sanctions, Turkey vows to respond
by Lynn Briggs	- at August 17, 2018
The currency has lost almost 40 percent against the dollar this year, driven by worries over Erdogan's growing influence on the economy and his repeated calls for lower interest rates despite high inflation.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said additional US sanctions are ready if Turkey refuses to release an American pastor whom the Trump administration says is illegally detained.
Turkish diplomats have told the USA government they are close to releasing Andrew Brunson, the imprisoned American pastor at the heart of the diplomatic row between the two countries, Middle East Eye can reveal.
"We have more that we are planning to do if they don't release him quickly", Mnuchin said during the meeting.
Brunson is under house arrest after spending almost two years in a Turkish prison under what the Trump administration has said are bogus allegations of aiding terrorists.
A Turkish court on Wednesday rejected a new appeal to free U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, whose detention has sparked a major row between Turkey and the United States, local media reported.
Last week, Trump tweeted that his administration was doubling aluminum and steel tariffs for Turkey, and in response Ankara sharply hiked tariffs on some USA products.
Bilateral ties have spiraled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of Andrew Brunson, a Christian pastor, who is accused of having links with perpetrators of a failed military coup against Erdogan in 2016.
Mr Brunson has denied charges of espionage, but faces up to 35 years in jail if found guilty.
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Turkey says the case is a matter for the courts.
Investors are concerned that Turkey has amassed high levels of foreign debt to fuel growth in recent years.
The dispute over his release has seen the two North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies impose tariffs on one another's goods.
Mr Erdogan is angry that the United States has not taken more action against the Gulenist movement and what he said was a failure "to unequivocally condemn" the 2016 coup attempt.
Albayrak, a 40-year-old former company executive with a doctorate in finance, said Turkey would not hesitate to provide support to the banking sector.
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The session of National Assembly has begun to elect the Leader of the House - the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan. Imran Khan is required to receive 172 votes in the 372-member house.
Red Cross: 40 children killed in Saudi strike on Yemeni bus
The coalition called its new instance of child killing as "legitimate", and even said the move conforms to worldwide regulations. Tens of thousands of Yemenis have been injured and martyred in Saudi-led strikes, with the vast majority of them are civilians.
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Three people who overdosed died after taking cocaine that had been laced with fentanyl, over a dozen others were hospitalized. Ernest Jones, an EMT for the New Haven Fire Department, described the day to the New Haven Register as a "domino effect".
Passenger captures panic as plane skids off runway in Philippines
Hundreds of stranded passengers jammed one of the three airport terminals due to flight cancellations and diversions. One of the plane's two engines appeared to have been damaged, another airport official said.
Ariana Grande & James Corden Perform Titanic Musical Medley On The "Late Show"
The video was released ahead of Grande's Carpool Karaoke appearance on The Late Late Show , which will be aired on August 15. However, in 2018, the film's soundtrack got a modern-day remake thanks to Ari and James .
Spanish top flight to host fixtures in USA and Canada
League president Javier Tebas , however, dismissed the possibility of taking the " clasico " away from Spain. Meanwhile, the Spanish players' union, the AFE, declared "the most energetic protest" at the announcement .
Three Philadelphia Eagles stay off field for anthem before Super Bowl rematch
Carson Wentz still hopes to start Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, but the timing will be close as he recovers from a torn ACL. Patriots: First-round draft choice Isaiah Wynn was taken away from the medical tent on a cart with a left ankle injury.
White House denounces Turkey tariffs on United States products
Turkey's exports to the United States previous year amounted to $8.7 billion, making it Turkey's fifth-largest export market. Turkey said it would not be strong-armed into releasing Brunson, whose second appeal for release was rejected on Wednesday.
NSW fires burn amid drought conditions
Residents near the fire were seen covering their faces in a bid to escape the smoke that were rising above their homes. NSW Emergency Services Minister Troy Grant said the fires are a wake-up call for residents in fire-prone areas.
Stormy Daniels Won't Appear On 'Celebrity Big Brother' In Britain After All
The mum-of-two struggled to catch her breath as she made her way through the house - and it didn't go unnoticed by audiences. Rumours surrounded Stormy's entrance to the show after she claimed to have had sex with President Donald Trump back in 2016.
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Ebola Can 'Transmit Freely' in DR Congo, Death Toll Hits 41
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Trump, Obama, Clinton react to Aretha Franklin's death
The same farewell was given to civil rights icon Rosa Parks in 2005. - In 2017, she announced her retirement from touring. A date for the funeral at the church has not yet been given, and it's not known yet if it will be open to the public.
Russian Federation mulls response to US sanctions over North Korea: Ifax
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Mourinho pours cold water on reports of rift with Pogba
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Verizon partners with Apple and Google for superfast 5G TV service
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What India can learn from Pakistan's preparations for England tour
When the opportunity comes, I will take it", said Rohit, who is a brand ambassador of Conekt, on Thursday. Mumbai: Rohit Sharma is ready to shoulder any responsibility in the Test team.
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Cech to keep Arsenal starting place, for now
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British Columbia declares state of emergency over wildfires
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'Iron Fist' Season 2 trailer drops
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package test.attributes;

import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.assertThat;
import org.testng.ITestContext;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeClass;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import java.util.Set;

public class AttributeTest {

  @BeforeClass
  public void bc(ITestContext ctx) {
    ctx.setAttribute("test", "1");
  }

  @Test
  public void f1(ITestContext ctx) {
    Set<String> names = ctx.getAttributeNames();
    assertThat(names).hasSize(1);
    assertThat(names).contains("test");
    assertThat(ctx.getAttribute("test")).isEqualTo("1");
    Object v = ctx.removeAttribute("test");
    assertThat(v).isNotNull();
    ctx.setAttribute("test2", "2");
  }

  @Test(dependsOnMethods = "f1")
  public void f2(ITestContext ctx) {
    Set<String> names = ctx.getAttributeNames();
    assertThat(names).hasSize(1);
    assertThat(names).contains("test2");
    assertThat(ctx.getAttribute("test2")).isEqualTo("2");
  }
}

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I wrote in a hurry this morning. There are no special arrangements with the Railway C. more than explained in Tidings. In order that I might not reach Vancouver late Saturday night, I am leaving on Monday the 10th to reach there Friday. I inquired of the agent to-day, my berth is No. 6 in Pullman and if Miss Bastedo goes to Sudbury the same day (she would have to find out what train) she would connect with our train about six o'clock in the morning, she could connect at Bala at 3 a.m, a terrible hour. Do not know how she would find my car, as I would think there would be more than one Pulman. Forgot to ask the number of our car. If she could go up and stay all night at Sudbury and she would need to get your agent to wire for her berth for Tuesday from Sudbury. As to extending her ticket you can do nothing here about it, the agent says, only some friend in the West might be able to do that who has some influence with the company or in case of illness.
We are returning by boat, the extra cost is stated in Tidings. I understood the berth would cost $16 that is $4.00 a night. The family is urging me on to great extravagance namely to take the Alaska trip. I believe it takes four days by steamer. Then we are to stop off at various places on return from Vancouver so as to see mountains by day light. We are going to "Glencoe Lodge" in Vancouver, as I did not like to impose ourselves for so many days on strangers. Tho' it will be expensive, will not tell you cost, so you cannot tell or they will think us millionaires. The extra cost on boat is made up by having berth and meals. Walter James writes that he is sorry not to be there, but is coming East to be married, but tells me of a number of places to visit and tells me Mr. Jamieson of their Bank will serve me in any way. Will be happy to do anything I can for Miss Bastedo if she can arrange some way to join me. Will not close this till I ask number our car. Beware of the girls, Calvin.
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FBI ranking 'Black Identity extremists' as bigger threat than white supremacists ignores the real problem
[OPINON] The FBI surveilling Black activists when white supremacist groups are being emboldened is not only harmful, but takes the focus off of a very real threat, particularly these days
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FILE – In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, demonstrators march around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ahead of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants to protest the recent killings of two black men by police. Botham Jean and O'Shae Terry were fatally shot by police in North Texas earlier in the month. The video of Terry being shot to death by an Arlington, Texas, police officer on Sept. 1, 2018, seemed poised to go viral. But just hours after its release, attention quickly turned to the fatal police shooting of Jean in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
This week, leaked FBI documents obtained by The Young Turks, revealed that "Black identity extremists" are now considered to be among the agency's top counterterrorism priorities during this current administration.
The 2018-19 "Threat Guidance" documents describe Black identity extremists (BIEs) as those who "use force or violence in violation of criminal law in response to perceived racism and injustice in American society."
The brief also cites that some BIEs acted in hopes of "establishing a separate black homeland or autonomous black social institutions, communities or governing organizations within the USA."
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One section even goes as far as to call the groups racist, explaining they are "likely to target civilian and government entities that are perceived as oppressors, including, but not limited to, law enforcement officers, the U.S. government, members of rival BSE [Black Supremacist Extremists] groups, and individuals based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religion."
In the very next breath, this woefully erroneous piece of FBI analysis then goes on to wrongly project that there would be "attrition" and decline in membership within white supremacist and nationalist extremist movements in years to come.
M'Scuse me?! Do the victims of the mass shootings know about this alleged decline win white supremacist attacks? Because the bullet holes and the lives that have been shattered as a result of this ongoing violence tells a very different story.
If I were sitting in a room with whoever was responsible for this brief, the first thing I'd ask is, "In what alternate universe are Black people the biggest threat to national security?"
Because in reality – where I live – unhinged white men emboldened by the president's racist rhetoric are the ones who keep showing up to public places to shoot whoever catches their eye. While photos Black men with mental disabilities being dragged around by police with ropes around their necks, are going viral.
READ MORE: SHOCKING! Black man in Texas led by white police officers on horses with leash
Despite evidence revealed by @FBI's own database on #WhiteIdentityExtremism, which it reports is overwhelmingly responsible for terrorism-related deaths in the U.S., this administration has contorted the truth in favor of lies that put Black organizers and activists in danger. https://t.co/b2JxtimUpy
— Charles H.F. Davis III (@hfdavis) August 9, 2019
The willful ignorance of these documents, presented by one of the top agencies in our country no less, should be cause for alarm. And not just to Black people, or even activists, but to any decent human who can see what's at play here. Because these files clearly weren't just created for kicks and giggles, they also come with a game plan called "IRON FIST," which maps out how the Bureau plans to infiltrate Black spaces to "mitigate" threats posed by Black extremist groups, and are also planning to exploit the felony status of some members.
READ MORE: FBI has a history of investigating the personal lives of powerful people
Now some of you may be thinking, "Well I'm not a Black extremist or a Black separatists so why does this affect me?"
In a perfect world where our government and members of law enforcement had a track record of thoughtfully assessing people based on their actions rather than optics, perhaps those of us who are law abiding could find some comfort in knowing these sorts of documents don't refer to us.
But we don't live in a perfect world, fam. Instead we now live in a country where children are being ripped from their parents and put in cages, while ICE is being so overzealous about grabbing anyone of color that they see, that even American citizens are accidentally getting deported.
When it comes to Black and brown bodies, the Trump administration has shown us time and again that it seeks to condemn first, and then (maybe – if it feels like it) check the facts later. We can't rely on their discretion, integrity or follow through on just about anything. So anywhere you see "Black extremists" just assume they mean any Black person in general.
What makes all of this sad, this is nothing new. Back in the 60s and 70s the government was not only notorious for targeting Black liberation groups this way they were even rumored to be behind the assassination of some of our greatest leaders — even the peaceful ones who marched in Selma and had dreams of a day when we'd all finally be recognized as equals.
So what do we do now? At this space in time when we're constantly getting reminders of just what "Make America Great Again" really means to President Trump and his legions of confederate flag waving fans?
READ MORE: Obama: Americans must not let racist views become normalized
First of all, we need to protect Black spaces at all costs, which means keeping in mind the old adage that, "not all skin folk are kinfolk." Much like how slave masters used house slaves as spies and sidekicks back in the day, unfortunately, the MAGA sect has also been able to pull some Black conservatives so far right, they end up loathing the very communities they come from, and acting against their best interests.
A perfect example of this is Candace Owens, who despite probably being a very smart woman, seems to have a palpable disdain for Black people, gets visibly angry when discussing any pro-Black organizations, and once made comments about Adolf Hitler that were so extreme even white conservatives started complaining she'd gone too far.
While Owens may seem like a vocal minority, I assure you that there are many more where she came from and part of the FBI's game plan in operation, "IRON FIST" is to weaponize people like her against us. Which means, the days of giving someone a pass just because they look like you and call you "sis" are quickly coming to an end.
Another key thing all this reminds us of, is the need to stay informed, particularly as we get closer to the next presidential election.
It used to be that you could say during a dinner party, "I'm just not that into politics" and no one would bat an eyelash. But these days, that stance is not only frowned upon but also pretty blatantly problematic. None of us can afford to remain willfully ignorant about what's going on not just at the White House but also in our local politics as well.
One thing the GOP does extremely well is strategize from the ground up, and appeal to people in smaller communities, until their grassroots efforts (backed by billion dollar donors) have a sweeping effect over whole sections of the country. Now we've all essentially been put on notice that even the FBI has been made to draw a line in the sand and follow the example set by their president.
So while you're staying informed, please also always check your sources. You never know if that Black liberation page you're following on Facebook is made of concerned citizens, undercover agents or even a Russian hacker.
Which brings me to my last point. All the "fake news" quips we've heard from the president, all the internet hacker stories we've heard about these last few years, and now this incredibly short sighted FBI document all send home the same message: Trump has very successfully waged a war on perception. He has made it so people are confused about what is truth and what is fiction, and has muddied the water so much even once trusted sources are now being coerced into creating propaganda to fortify his agenda.
Not to be an alarmist but this is quite literally what the Nazi party did during the height of their rein. Because they knew that he who controls the narrative, controls the minds of everyone who hears it. Now more than ever, we need to tell our stories and our truths even louder than before.
Follow writer Blue Telusma on Instagram at @bluecentric


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Q: How to block website from MAC in the verizon router firewall settings I've tried searching for how to configure my verizon router firewall to block certain websites but nothing seems to be working. Picture of what I've done here
I did an nslookup for youtube.com and put in a range. Added in a MAC address for my son's iPod and I can still get to youtube via the Safari browser and when after I close and re-open the youtube app.
Using the MAC address was my last attempt. I've tried by IP, by the name I have assigned his device. I've tried hostname, even just a single IP.
So why is the firewall filtering not working? I'm hoping someone on here has tried this same thing as a guy from work said he was able to get this working.

A: It doesn't appear you've blocked access to all IP addresses used for youtube.com. E.g., when I do an nslookup on my system, I see the following:
C:\>nslookup youtube.com
Server:  localhost
Address:  ::1

Non-authoritative answer:
Name:    youtube.com
Addresses:  2607:f8b0:4004:80d::200e
          216.58.217.142

Google likely has a lot of different IP addresses for YouTube for load balancing and the address or addresses someone may get returned for a DNS query for youtube.com may vary on geographic location and even for a particular location the IP address returned may not remain constant, so I'm not sure your method can be relied upon for cases such as this where there isn't just one IP address or a narrow range of IP addresses that will remain constant.
There may be another alternative available to you to block access to YouTube on the router they provided. What model of router did Verizon provide you? Since the "Advanced Filtering" screen shot you posted looks similar to what I see on a MI424WR router from Verizon at a client's site, I'll presume the model you have offers a similar user interface. If so, rather than going to "Advanced Filtering" to block YouTube by IP address range, click on "Parental Control" at the top of the screen you see when you connect to the router's web interface. In "Step 1" add your son's iPod as the selected device. In "Step 2", limit access by "Block the following Websites and Embedded Keywords within a Website".  Put youtube.com in the "website" field. Give the rule a name and description, then click on "Apply".
Alternatively, you could try the approach suggested by Wim Remes at Blocking YouTube with a WRT54G:

use OpenDNS as your DNS provider instead of your ISP's DNS servers.
  OpenDNS provides a FREE parental control filter (category based) AND
  allows you to block specific pages, as Martin explained in his post.
  *this is 'my way' as anybody who wants to tinker with the settings needs an account to do so. If you're really paranoid. Block port 53
  TCP/UDP outgoing on your internet router/firewall so you're prodigy
  son can't use other DNS servers.

OpenDNS is a "a company and service which extends the Domain Name System (DNS) by adding features such as phishing protection and optional content filtering to traditional recursive DNS services." You could configure your router to provide OpenDNS DNS server IP addresses to devices on your home network rather than the default Verizon DNS server IP addresses.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is having labor pains. The Emmy-winning Amazon comedy series' production company, Picrow Streaming, has been accused by IATSE Local 52 in New York of making "coercive statements" and "changes in terms of conditions of employment" in violation of federal labor law that prohibits discriminating against employees because of their union activities. The allegations are currently under investigation by the National Labor Relations Board.
IATSE Studio Mechanics Local 52, which reps below-the-line crew excluding camera personnel, editors and art directors, did not return calls, and Picrow did not respond to a request for comment.
The Amazon show, the defending Emmy Best Comedy Series winner, garnered a second Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Golden Globe win Sunday night for star Rachel Brosnahan. It is currently on hiatus, gearing up for its third season.


PLAINVILLE - ABB Industrial Solutions has taken over the GE Industrial Solutions building at 41 Woodford Ave. as part of ABB's acquisition of GE's Industrial Solutions branch.
ABB, an international company, offers a wide range of products and services related to electrical equipment and batteries. It completed the acquisition of GE's Industrial Solutions branch on June 30.
Town Manager Robert E. Lee said that he, along with Town Councilors Kathy Pugliese and Rosemary Morante as well as state Rep. William Petit Jr., R-Plainville, met with Tarak Mehta, president of ABB's electrification products division, last Friday.
Pugliese mentioned that ABB had moved into the space at Monday's Town Council meeting.
Meanwhile, the "wheels have kept rolling" at the company, despite the change in ownership.
Mark Devoe, Plainville's economic development director, said he has been in communication with Jim Creevy, ABB's country government relations manager for the United States.
Posted in New Britain Herald, Business, Plainville on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 20:31. Updated: Wednesday, 18 July 2018 20:33.


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Our goal is to provide the armor necessary for prevention of abuse through education and information to community families and schools.
Our Youth & Teen interactive programs are designed by our shelter's Youth Advocate to aim at the prevention of domestic violence, teen dating violence, bullying and suicides. Instead, Youth & Teen Services helps build healthy self-esteem and safeguards into the daily lives of area youth.
Objective: To create awareness about domestic abuse, the effects on a family and how Rainbow House can help. This programming also focuses on non-violent conflict resolution techniques. Each child will create their own safety plan, and be able to identify five safe adults and three safe places within their homes.
Objective: To help students understand the importance of respect and what it means to be a good friend. This is to help students recognize what disrespectful, bullying, or abusive behavior looks like. Students will learn how to be safe at home and at school.
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Objective: The programming focuses on warning signs, the cycle of abuse, safety planning as well as how to help to friend in an abusive relationship.


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Volume 6 | Issue 2
Page Nos. 29-97
Online since Monday, October 9, 2017
Issue citations
Is it obligatory to interfere warfarin therapy during dental procedure? p. 29
Ujwala Rohan Newadkar
DOI:10.4103/ijh.ijh_13_17
Inherited thrombophilia: Diagnostic approach p. 31
Rahem Mahdy Rahem, Rehab Abdul Sahb Al-Waeli
Hemostatic abnormalities include both bleeding and thrombosis disorders. Adherence to most common guidelines for the diagnosis of thrombophilia is recommended especially in some developing countries. High level of orientation to thrombophilic disorders needs wide spectrum of knowledge about the causes, primary or secondary, investigations to most common risk factors, selecting candidates to investigations, in addition to covering the possibility of multifactorial background of disease. Limited data are available that focus on the thrombophilic disorders with imperfect diagnostic cooperation between clinical and laboratory aspects to reach the full picture of these hemostatic abnormalities. In this short review of literature, we considered the most important publications that assessed the inherited thrombophilia at levels of presentation, diagnosis, and management with focus on the practical side. The aim of this review is to summarize the most important aspects of the thrombophilia presentation, inherited causes, indications for testing, and investigations required for thrombophilic patients.
Plateletpheresis adverse events in relation to donor and plateletpheresis session profile p. 38
Rajni Bassi, Kusum K Thakur, Kanchan Bhardwaj
Introduction: Increasing demand of platelet transfusions for patients has led to a trend in the increased use of automated blood collections. These share many of the same reactions and injuries seen with pooled platelets obtained from whole blood donation but also have unique complications. Aims And Objectives: To study the adverse events (AEs) of plateletpheresis procedure and their relationship with donor and plateletpheresis procedure session profiles. Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective observational study conducted from January 2016 to December 2016. A two-hundred and thirteen (213) plateletpheresis procedures were performed after taking informed and written consent from the donor. All the donors were male and selected according to the guidelines laid down by Director General of Health Services. The AEs were classified into donor related, kit/equipment related and technique related. Results: A total of 13 AEs were noted; of which, 8 (61.53 %) events were associated with donors, 3 (23.07 %) were owed to fault in kit/equipment and 2 (15.384 %) were due to technical aberrations. Donor related AEs included vascular injuries [n = 3 (1.40%)], vasovagal reactions [n = 2 (0.938%)] and perioral tingling sensation [n = 3 (1.40%)]. Technique related AEs [n = 2 (0.938%)] and kit/equipment related AEs [n = 3 (1.40%)] were due to faulty technique and defective kits respectively. Conclusion: Apheresis donations performed on cell separators are safe. Meticulous donor vigilance, superior technical personnel training and experienced transfusion medicine specialist's supervision will make donor's experience more pleasant.
Is there a need to phase out replacement blood donors by voluntary blood donors in hospital based blood transfusion services? p. 43
Praneeta Jaswant Singh, Hitesh Bhatt
Background: Providing safe blood for transfusion is a responsibility of every blood bank. Screening for transfusion-transmissible infections (TTI) is one of the ways to ensure safety of blood and its products. Prevalence of TTI varies in different countries. It is low in developed countries whereas it is higher in developing countries. Aims And Objectives: This study was carried out to access percentage of blood collected from the first-time voluntary blood donors (VBD) and family/replacement donors (RD) and to access safety of RD by comparing seroprevalence of TTI among voluntary and RD. Materials And Methods: Over 1 year, donors were studied for the type of donation (voluntary or replacement) made at our blood bank. All donors were screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), syphilis, and malaria. Comparison of the prevalence of TTI among voluntary and RD was done by entering data into Microsoft Excel 2007 software and using Chi-square tests. Results: Out of total 850 first-time donors, voluntary donors were 109 (12.82%) and RD were 741 (87.18%). Overall seroprevalence of HIV, HBV, HCV, syphilis, and malaria was 0, 23 (2.70%), 12 (1.41%), 7 (0.82%), and 0, respectively. Prevalence of TTI among voluntary donors was very low. All donors were seronegative HIV and malaria. Prevalence of HBV, HCV, and syphilis was higher in RD. Conclusion: Data highlight that RD contributed major source of blood supply in hospital-based blood transfusion services and the prevalence of TTI was higher among them in comparison to first-time voluntary donors. Thus, efforts should be made to increase the number of VBD.
The frequency of aberrant lymphoid antigens expression in 202 Iraqi patients with de novo acute myeloid leukemia p. 49
Wafaa Mohammed Al-Anizi, Mohammed Abdul Rassoul Al-Mashta
Background: Immunophenotyping improves both accuracy and reproducibility of acute leukemia classification and is considered, particularly useful for identifying acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with lymphoid marker expression. The incidence of the aberrant phenotypes in AML is still controversial; incidences as high as 88% have been reported. Objectives: To evaluate the occurrence of aberrant lymphoid phenotypes and to correlate their presence with various French-American-British classification (FAB subtypes), 202 cases of newly diagnosed AML were analyzed for lymphoid markers CD1a, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD10, CD19, CD20, and CD79a. Materials And Methods: Whole blood or bone marrow aspirate of 202 patients with de novo AML was collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tube and analyzed by flow cytometry using a large panel of fluorochrome-labeled monoclonal antibodies. Identification of blast cells was performed using forward scatter versus side scatter (SSC) parameters and CD45 intensity versus SSC dot plots. An antigen was considered positively expressed when at least 20% of the gated cells expressed that antigen. Results: Eighty-five patients (42%) with de novo AML expressed lymphoid-associated antigens. All AML subtypes demonstrated lymphoid-associated antigens except M7. T-cell aberrancy was the most common comprising 32.2% of the total aberrancy. The most frequently lymphoid antigen aberrantly expressed was CD7 (25.7%), followed by CD4 (22.4%) and CD19 (7.9%). Conclusion: A large number of AML cases showed aberrant lymphoid phenotypes. These lymphoid phenotypes might be associated with different leukemia subtypes. T-cell markers are more common than B-cell markers. CD7 was the most common lymphoid marker aberrantly expressed in AML.
Expressions of immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin D heavy chain in B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia and their correlation with CD38 expression p. 55
Ghid Nahd Abdul Muhssen, Hind Shaker AL-Mamoori, Majid Hameed Ahmed
Background: B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a monoclonal malignancy characterized by an accumulation of small mature-looking B lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and other tissues. It is typically characterized by CD5+, CD23+, CD22−, and CD79b−, with weak expression of surface immunoglobulin (Ig). Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the expression of IgM and IgD heavy chain by flow cytometry in untreated newly diagnosed B-cell CLL and correlate the heavy chain isotopes expression with CD38 expression. Materials And Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on thirty patients with new diagnosis of B-CLL. The study was conducted at nursing home teaching laboratory in medical city hospital in Baghdad for the period from November 2016 to March 2017. Five milliliter of venous blood in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid was collected from thirty patients for detection of expression of IgM, IgD, and CD38 by flow cytometry. The patients were randomly selected regarding the age, sex, and stage of the disease. Results: The mean age of all included patients was (61.73 ± 6.92) with more disease predominant in male than female. The most common presenting feature of the patients was lymphadenopathy found in 16 patients (43%). Regarding staging system, six (20%) patients were in with Binet Stage C and five patients (17%) were in modified Rai Stage 4. CD38 and IgM expression showed a significant relation to hemoglobin and platelets (P < 0.05). There was a significant positive correlation between IgM and CD38 while it was negative between IgD and CD38. Conclusions: The current study showed that the expression of CD38 had a significant correlation with IgM expression as well as there was positive correlation with the stage of the disease which may point out to inferior prognosis for those patients with CLL.
The impact of Helicobacter pylori infection on iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy p. 60
Miami Abdul Hassan Ali, Eaman Marouf Muhammad, Ban Hadi Hameed, Hala Hashim Hasoobe
Background: Anemia in pregnancy has different adverse effects on pregnancy outcome, and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common cause of anemia during pregnancy. Recent studies have suggested an association between Helicobacter pylori and IDA during pregnancy. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of H. pylori infection on IDA in pregnancy. Patients And Methods: This was a case–control study carried out at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital between January 1 and August 1, 2016. The study included 100 pregnant women divided into two groups: control group with normal hemoglobin (Hb) and a study group with IDA. Both groups were subjected to H. Pylori test. Results: The mean Hb level of the patients was 9.4 ± 0.8 g/dl. Fifty cases had an Hb level <11 g/dl and fifty cases with Hb ≥11 gm/dl. Thirty-two percentage of the study group were seropositive for anti-H. pylori IgA compared to 4% of the control group, and this difference was statistically significant at P < 0.001. Conclusion: There was a positive correlation between IDA during pregnancy and H. pylori-positive cases.
Cytokines profiling as prognostic markers in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia p. 65
Hiba Shakir Ahmed, Noor Thair Tahir, Fatma Abdalhamza Obed
Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a common acute leukemia in adult. Recent studies have shown that cytokine systems influence leukemic cell biology and clinical investigations. Among various cytokines, interleukin-6 and interleukin-10 (IL-6 and IL-10) participate an essential function in progression of the disease. Objective: The aim of this study is to quantify of IL-6 and IL-10 levels in AML patients who are newly diagnosed and evaluate lipid profile to assess the relationship between lipid profile level and body mass index (BMI) in myeloid leukemic patients. Materials And Methods: Samples were collected from 45 patients with AML from AL-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital in addition to another 45 healthy individuals were served as a control group during a period from October 2015 to October 2016. Patients ages ranged from 40 to 60 years. IL-6 and IL-10 were measured in all patients before any treatments and compared with control group. Results: There was an increase in age, white blood cell, and hemoglobin in AML patients as compared to control, but it was not significant. There was a significant increase in neutrophils and lymphocyte count, (P = 0.001). Furthermore, there was an increase in BMI, fasting blood sugar, and lipid profile except high-density lipoprotein cholesterol for AML patients as compared to control, but it was not significant. There was a significant increase in serum IL-6 and IL-10 for AML patients compared to controls (P = 0.001). Conclusions: The present study refers that AML patients were associated with high concentration of IL-6 and IL-10 in comparing to the control group.
Bacterial profiling of healthy bone marrow using polymerase chain reaction technique p. 69
Vidyut Prakash, Deepak Kumar, Saurabh Singh, Gopal Nath
Background: The bone marrow of healthy individuals is conventionally considered sterile like other body fluids, but recently the scientists found genetic material from the bacteria inside their stem cells. The findings raise the possibility that other infectious agents may also reside in the bone marrow. Objectives: The study was planned to look for the presence of all type of bacteria by amplifying 16S rDNA sequences using eubacterial universal primers. Materials and Methods: A total of 18 bone marrow samples of apparently healthy individuals were collected from patients admitted having closed bone fractures. The DNA was isolated and was subjected to nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using Universal eubacterial 16S rDNA primers. The samples positive by universal PCR was further checked for the presence of Salmonella Typhi, Salmonella Paratyphi A, and/or Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) if any using a second nested PCR reaction. Results: A total of 16 (89%) samples could yield the desired amplicon through universal PCR. The secondary PCR of 16 samples, the desired amplicons were detected 3 (18.8%) for Mtb, 4 (25%) for S. Typhi, and 1 (6.2%) for S. Paratyphi A. Conclusions: Even in asymptomatic cases, other infectious agents such as Mtb, Salmonella spp., and many other microorganisms may be present as commensal.
Immunomodulation of cyproheptadine hydrochloride on albino mice blood lymphocytes p. 74
Zainab Yaseen Mohammed Hasan, Ruqaya M Al-Ezzy, Jasim Mohammed Abdullah, Bashar Sabri AL-Hamdi
Background: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (HCl) is antihistaminic drug which used widely in our country as an appetizer and for weight gain especially for low weight children. Objective: The aims of this study were to assess the effects of cyproheptadine HCl on blood picture including white blood cells count, lymphocytes count, and its effect on the level of different cytokines. Materials And Methods: This is an experimental study conducted at Biotechnology Research Center Laboratory in Alnahrain University from November 2016 to April 2017. It included five groups of albino male mice, these groups were treated separately with four doses of the cyproheptadine drug and fifth as control group; the doses were selected according to the British National Formulary (BNF) 2010 calculated on the base of mice/human deference's in body weight: These are (0.065, 0.092, 0.120, 0.24) mg/mice/day, respectively, with fifth untreated mice group considered as control. Results: The untreated mice (control) lymphocyte count was (4000) cell/ml and the total lymphocytes count increased up to (7014) cell/ml than the normal leading changes in interleukins (ILs) level in different manner, such as decreasing in both IL-6 and IL-10 levels with increasing in IL-12 level and no change in IL-4 level. Conclusion: The current study showed that cyproheptadine HCl may have unwanted side effects, and its abuse may lead to disturbances in white blood cell especially lymphocyte which in turn will affect the immunity of persons taking it, especially in children, since the immune system modulates ILs secretion to face the irritability of drug behavior, that will lead abnormalities in human immune system.
Magnitude of arthropathy in patients with hemophilia: A single-center experience p. 78
Rawand Polus Shamoon
Background: Hemophilia is a sex-linked bleeding disorder. Affected patients suffer spontaneous or post-traumatic bleeding into various sites of the body, mainly into joints, depending on the level of coagulation factor deficiency. Aims: This descriptive study is designed to assess the prevalence and extent of arthropathy and evaluate the functional status of hemophiliacs in Erbil, Northern Iraq. Settings And Design: A descriptive study of all registered hemophiliacs at Nanakali Hemato-Oncology Teaching Centre, Erbil, Iraq. Patients And Methods: Over 15 months (October 2015 to February 2017), a total of 133 hemophilia patients were studied. Their hospital records were used to retrieve clinical and laboratory data, mainly their coagulation profile. All patients were clinically examined at the daycare center; plain radiography was used to evaluate the degree of joint damage based on Petterson score. The magnitude of joint disease was assessed, and patients' functional status was evaluated depending on Functional Independence Score in Hemophilia (FISH). Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis used MS Excel 2010. Results: Hemophiliacs mean age was 12.9 years. Patients with severe hemophilia presented earlier and had more bleeding episodes. At least one bout of hemarthrosis was recorded in 103/133 patients during the course of their disease with knee joint most frequently involved (in eighty patients) followed by elbow, ankle, wrist, and shoulder. The Petterson score related significantly to age of the patient, number of bleeds, and severity of hemophilia. Majority, 67%, of hemophiliacs found to have the limitation of movement. FISH score significantly related with factor activity level. Functional disability was encountered in 9.7% of cases; majority had severe hemophilia. Conclusions: The incidence and severity of joint bleeding and functional disability were high. The FISH and Pettersson scoring systems are very useful tools in assessing patients with hemophilic arthropathy.
Characteristics of splenic marginal zone lymphoma: Clinical, hematologic, and flow cytometry findings of 34 cases p. 84
Background: Splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL) is a low-grade disorder that regularly presents with peripheral blood (PB) involvement. A precise description of clinical, laboratory features and immunophenotypic characterization of SMZL are still lacking. Here, we reviewed 34 patients presenting with SMZL to describe the clinical, hematologic features, and flow cytometry immunophenotypic findings of this type of lymphoma at diagnosis. Objectives: The aim of this study is to confirm that SMZL has a specific immunologic profile which enables the hematopathologist and clinician to differentiate this low-grade B-cell lymphoma from other B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder, especially chronic lymphocytic leukemia and hairy cell leukemia, which could sometimes stimulate SMZL morphologically and to emphasize that a correlation of immunophenotypic findings, clinical, and hematologic features of patients plus careful morphological examination of PB and/or bone marrow (BM) aspirate can lead confidently to the correct diagnosis. Materials And Methods: Flow cytometry immunophenotypic findings of 34 cases of SMZL were reviewed. The analysis was performed by BD FACS Calibur™ and FACSCanto II flow cytometers. B lymphocytes were identified according to their Side-Scattered (SSC)/CD19 distribution. A marker was considered positive when expressed in more than 20% of cells above the control. Results: Median age was 60 years, range (35–84 years), both sexes were affected equally. All patients presented with splenomegaly, 71% of patients had absolute lymphocytosis and 88% of patients showed PB involvement. Seventy-four percent of patients had anemia and (53%) of them had thrombocytopenia. Cells from all cases expressed pan B-cell antigens (CD19, CD20), 74% of cases expressed CD79b and Human Leukocyte Antigen – antigen D Related (HLA-DR) expressed in nearly almost all cases (97%). Half of the patients expressed CD11c and SIgD, 41% expressed CD5 and FMC7 while CD25 and CD103 showed positivity in less than 5% of cases. Preferential expression of Kappa light chain was demonstrated, CD10 and CD38, SIgG were negative. Conclusion: SMZL has a distinct immunologic profile which if correlated with morphologic findings of PB or BM aspirates, clinical and hematologic features can help to make the accurate diagnosis and lessens the need of further invasive diagnostic procedure.
Prevalence of hemoglobinopathies among marrying couples in Erbil province of Iraq p. 90
Ranan Kardagh Polus
Background: Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorders worldwide, widely spread throughout the Mediterranean region including Iraq. One effective method to reduce incidence of thalassemias and sickle cell disease is premarital screening. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of β-thalassemia trait and other hemoglobinopathies among subjects attending the premarital screening center in Erbil. Materials And Methods: Over a period of 1 year, 6224 couples were screened for hemoglobinopathies. Screened subjects were categorized according to the result of complete blood count, serum ferritin, and hemoglobin (Hb) electrophoresis into six groups, namely, normal, β-thalassemia carriers, α-thalassemia carriers, sickle cell carriers, Hb-H (HbH) disease, and iron deficiency anemia. Results: The prevalence of β-thalassemia trait was 6.94% (864/12448) with nearly equal proportions between male and female (male to female ratio = 1:1.1). HbH disease and sickle cell trait were less common. Iron deficiency anemia was reported in 52 subjects (0.4%). Conclusion: We found a relatively high prevalence rate of heterozygous β-thalassemia among the studied sample in comparison to prevalence figures from reports in the nearby geographic locations.
A case report of a young female with plasma cells leukemia p. 94
Nawshirwan Gafoor Rashid, Sana Dlawar Jalal
Plasma cell leukemia (PCL) is a rare and aggressive variant of plasma cell dyscrasias that can occur either de novo (primary) or as a leukemic transformation of end-stage multiple myeloma (MM). PCL is known with a poor prognosis and with a different biologic background, clinical, and laboratory features. Primary PCL presents more often with extramedullary involvement, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypercalcemia, elevated serum 2-microglobulin, and lactate dehydrogenase levels, in addition to impaired renal function in comparison with MM. Here, we report a case of a young female who was admitted with excessive thirst, polyuria, lower backache, fever, and weight loss over 2 months. Peripheral blood smear showed numerous atypical looking plasma cells, and immunophenotyping on bone marrow (BM) aspirate demonstrated the presence of clonal plasma cells. She was admitted to adult hematology ward in Hiwa Hemato-Oncology Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq and received four cycles of bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone chemotherapy, followed by two more cycles of dexamethasone, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, and cisplatin, and later, she proceeded to autologous BM transplantation. More details of the case are presented below.
Behavior of red blood cells indices in iron deficiency anemia and β-thalassemia trait p. 97
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At Key West Gallery we strive to offer unique experiences in addition to an always evolving selection of world-class fine artwork. We are excited to invite you to join us for a weekend with Thomas and Vanessa Arvid at their personal cabin in Georgia.
Limo transportation to and from Thomas and Vanessa Arvid's cabin for a Silver Oak wine and dining experience. Each couple will receive a special event release edition of "It's a Shore Thing" on aluminum shipped to your home following the event.
The Arvids will display Thomas' newest original paintings throughout the weekend.
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DCMS launches a consultation on data protection reform
The government is consulting on UK data protection reform as part of the National Data Strategy's aim to 'secure a pro-growth and trusted data regime'.
Views are sought on a number of issues in this 146-page paper, including emerging policy areas, such as the governance of AI technologies. The consultation response will help the government to assess the case for legislative change, the DCMS says. However, 'organisations that comply with the UK's current regime should still be largely compliant with our future regime, except for only a small number of new requirements'.
The government aims to reduce compliance burdens for organisations. It is asking for example whether public authorities' duty to appoint a DPO could be modified to be less onerous. For example, public authorities would only be required to make such an appointment if their core activities consist of large-scale monitoring of data subjects or large-scale use of sensitive data or data involving criminal convictions. The government also raises the question whether soft opt-in should be extended to non-commercial organisations, and whether fines under PECR could be raised to the same level as in the UK GDPR.
The government believes 'it is perfectly possible and reasonable to expect the UK to maintain EU adequacy as it begins a dialogue about the future of its data protection regime and moves to implement any reforms in the future.'
The government intends to relax the requirement to review adequacy regulations every four years. 'The priority will instead be investment in ongoing monitoring of countries' relevant laws and practices, which will help to ensure more efficiently that third countries continue to provide adequate standards of data protection.'
The consultation is open till 19 November 2021, see: GOV.UK - Data: a new direction


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Overall responsibility for all aspects of IT at Mobile Fun. Including but not limited to Managing and planning all web development projects, Infrastructure improvements, PCI, security etc. I am also responsibly for Managing a team of 6.
Owner of web site development and hosting company.
On a day to day basis I had overall responsibility for all IT functions within the business. Part of my role included prioritising and delivering projects in order to company strategic goals, by developing and aligning IT strategies. I have experience in using a wide range of methodologies in order to successfully deliver projects in challenging conditions. These include PRINCE 2, SCRUM, XP, SIX SIGMA.
Working on site for one of Dimension Data's clients, SITA, I am responsible for managing a number of IT projects. Projects include New Application development, BI server implementation and initial reporting capa-bility, migration of web servers, internal application upgrade and migration, Development of an ICT Strategy and Maturity capability assessment. Currently using Prince II project management methodology to manage all projects that I am responsible for. I am also responsible for managing a number of SLA's SITA has in place in terms of delivering ongoing support and software development. This includes discussing requirements with client and scheduling, managing and prioritising required changed.
Project Managed internal initiatives to deliver financial and operational improvements and efficiencies, whilst developing an increasing commercial influence.Design, Project Manage, and deliver robust internal IT solutions to facilitate strategic growth and meet Internal Customers requirements on time and budget. Managed projects using a variety of methodologies from PRINCE2, SCRUM and SIX SIGMA Managing day to day customer service and logistic operations to ensure customer expectations are delivered.


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Many things can change at MovBeans, but one thing will always remain constant - Our love for Zombies. But these last few years have been...
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Get ready for big wheels as Claudio and Jack Moir take on the Fort William World Cup track. 29ers are here and even Claudio's course preview can't escape the big wheel phenomenon. With dark rain clouds lingering over the mountain tops Claudio and his 27.5 Scott Gambler set tracks on the Scottish soil with Aussie rider Jack Moir aboard his prototype Intense 29 DH.
As ever Claudio Caluori is our trusty guide and is joined in this course preview by Brook 'The Bulldog' Macdonald. Brook isn't one to throw caution to the wind at the best of times, and despite the track being muddy in places, he leads Claudio a merry dance down the 2.1km course.
Claudio on a 29er?! We thought we'd never see the day, but our favorite long winded course previewer is indeed riding a new DH whip complete with 29 inch "wagon wheels". Watch Claudio Caluori and Marcelo Gutierres Villegas take a wild run down the fresh DH trail in Leogang for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, and let's see how those 29ers work for him!


This is Shyla's site: http://shylaweb.inf.net/ I'm not sure how to post it up like the advanced on here. If someone could tell me that'd be great. Please visit Shyla!
I think Shyla will make a nice inf. I just added some brand new anchored templates. I'll work on her every day, but she's very intellegent. I finished all the Suggested Topics and the Unknown Inputs. (I put 4 each for the unknown inputs) I did a lot of work yesterday.
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Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is located in a secluded bay on the south side of Santa Cruz, the most populous of the Galápagos Islands. Whenever possible, the lodge encourages guests to utilize their transfer services, which take care of all of the logistics of arrival and departure from mainland Ecuador to Finch Bay.
If you prefer to make your own travel arrangements, Finch Bay can reached by a scheduled flight from mainland Ecuador (Quito or Guayaquil) to Baltra Airport (GPS), one of the archipelago's primary airports. An overnight stay in Quito or Guayaquil is necessary before catching a morning flight to the Galápagos. From the airport on Baltra Island, take a short bus ride to the dock at Itabaca Channel, followed by a 10-minute ferry ride across the channel to Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival on Santa Cruz, catch a local bus or taxi to the town of Puerto Ayora (a roughly 45-minute drive). At the port, a short water taxi ride brings you to Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel is located across the bay from Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz. To reach the lodge, guests must take the hotel's water taxi, followed by a 5-minute walk up a short pathway to the lodge. Finch Bay has two wheelchair-accessible rooms on the ground floor; however, the island excursions offered by the lodge are not wheelchair-friendly and most require physical activity. Due to the lodge's rugged surroundings, guests with limited mobility should inquire with the lodge to discuss whether a visit to Finch Bay is feasible.
Passports are required for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals to visit Ecuador and the Galápagos, and must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Ecuador.
The monetary unit in Ecuador is the U.S. dollar. Finch Bay accepts all major credit cards and/or cash; traveler's checks are not accepted. There are ATMs in Quito, Guayaquil, and Puerto Ayora. If you plan to use an ATM, please check with your local bank to find out if your ATM card can be used in Ecuador.
Tap water is generally not potable in Ecuador. All guests are provided with reusable water bottles and filtered water throughout their stay at Finch Bay. Be sure to pack all needed prescriptions and medications. There is a small hospital in Puerto Aroya, as well as pharmacies, grocery stores, and a post office. In the event of an emergency, an air ambulance is available to transport guests to a hospital on the mainland.
Low-bandwidth Wi-fi is available is throughout the property, though service is at times intermittent. Individual accommodations are outfitted with phones and there is a television in the main lounge area.
Please note that a transit control card must be paid at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil. The entrance fee to the Galápagos National Park must be paid upon arrival at the airport in Baltra. Both fees must be paid in cash. Please inquire with Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel for the most current cost.
Thanks to the confluence of cold water currents that flow through the islands, the Galápagos Islands enjoy temperate weather year-round. December to May is the hotter, wetter season, with high humidity, sunny skies, and occasional rain showers. During the rainy season, you can expect average daytime temperatures in the 80s, with warmer waters (74-83° Fahrenheit). June to November is the cooler, drier season, which brings cool winds and an occasional misty drizzle called garúa. During the dry season, daytime temperatures average in the 70s, with cooler water temperatures ranging from 60-74° Fahrenheit.
Whichever time of year you visit the Galápagos, it's important to protect yourself from the strong equatorial sun. See below for packing suggestions.
We recommend that you pack lightly, due to the following luggage restrictions: On the local flight from mainland Ecuador to the Galápagos, your checked baggage may be weighed and cannot exceed 44 pounds per person. All carry-on luggage items may be also weighed and cannot exceed 22 pounds per person. Please contact your international and domestic airlines for updated information regarding checked baggage fees, weight guidelines, and any other restrictions.
Additionally, all cargo and luggage that arrives in Galápagos National Park or that is transferred from one island to another may be inspected by local authorities. To preserve the native ecosystems, there are a number of restricted products that may not be transferred to the islands, including fresh vegetables and fruits, animal products and/or their derivatives, dairy products, and dry coffee beans.
Full-length wetsuit for snorkeling if you're traveling from June to November, when the water is colder. Otherwise, "shorty" wetsuits are provided by the lodge for the duration of your stay.
Finch Bay welcomes families, and children can take part in many of the activities offered by the lodge, including nature walks, water sports, and more. Kids must be six or older to participate in the yacht excursions. There are several accommodation options suitable for larger family groups, and most rooms can be outfitted with an extra bed upon request. Children stay at a discounted rate when sharing accommodations with two adults.


Cake Smash photo sessions are a great way to celebrate your childs 1st or 2nd Birthday!
Watch as your child dives into a Giant professionally made bespoke cake!
The results are always exciting and fun for both child and parents!
- We will shoot a mini portrait session before everthing gets messy!
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Trump skeptical of Feinstein denial on leak of Ford letter, cites 'worst body language I've ever seen'
President Trump briefly singled out U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein during his West Virginia rally Saturday evening, insinuating that the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee leaked a letter from a woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her decades earlier.
"When you look at releases and leaks and they say, 'No, I didn't do it.' Dianne Feinstein, did you leak?," Trump said to a chorus of boos from the crowd. "Remember her answer? Uh uh, uh, what? No, no, I didn't leak. Maybe she didn't, but that was the worst body language I've ever seen."
"Remember her answer? 'Uh uh, uh, what? No, no, I didn't leak.' Maybe she didn't, but that was the worst body language I've ever seen."
– President Trump, referring to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Trump, who was in the state stumping for GOP candidates ahead of the midterm elections, was referring to the letter that Feinstein, of California, received from Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford in July. Feinstein maintains she never came forward with Ford's claim because Ford had requested confidentiality.
"I don't believe my staff would leak it," Feinstein said in response to a question Thursday from Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas. "I have not asked that question directly."
Feinstein posted a Twitter message Saturday evening, denying that her office leaked the letter.
"From the moment I received Dr. Ford's letter my actions have been consistent with her wishes," feinstein wrote. "We kept her letter confidential and did not leak the contents or its existence to anyone. Survivors have a right to decide how their stories are made public."
But one way or another, news of the letter was eventually leaked, sparking a divisive nationwide debate over Kavanaugh's nomination to the highest court and Democrats calling for an FBI investigation into the allegations.
Ford's letter alleging Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her was first reported Sept. 12 by the website the Intercept.
The Intercept reporter who broke the story tweeted: "Feinstein's staff did not leak the letter to The Intercept."
Ford claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students.
More women have since come forward to accuse Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
On Thursday, Ford and Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the allegations.
"Brett's assault on me drastically altered my life," Ford told the committee.
At the hearing, Kavanaugh maintained his innocence and sparred with Democratic senators.
"This confirmation process has become a national disgrace," Kavanaugh told the committee.
Trump on Friday ordered the FBI to conduct a limited "supplemental background" investigation into the matter.
Maryland lawmakers have also called on authorities to investigate Ford's claims — and the authorities said they would do so, provided that an accuser files a formal complaint.
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Considering I'm Welsh and still very much live here, the amount of home-grown music I write about is shockingly slim-to-none. That's not to say there ain't bucket loads of it here, because that'd be a lie - more so to the fact I'm lazy at finding it. That's all about to change though with latest to cross my radar, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard. Today the Cardiff-based four-piece have unveiled their latest single Late Night City. Explaining its conception singer Tom Rees gets in to its nitty-gritty detail: "This tune fully explores the deeply rooted constitutional issues with work and play, and I'm excited at the prospect of folks rocking to this song whilst doing both, even if it is steeped in horrific irony. I also wanted to write a song that expressed my love for the Eagles and I think I may have finally done it!". As for track, I think it'd be hard to find catchier riffs and a fuzzy warmth quite like it as they give nod to Bowie, Marc Bolan and Bill Fay along their way. Take a listen to'Late Night City' for yourselves below.


Today Lufthansa welcomed its second A350-900 to Munich. Flight LH 9921 from Toulouse landed at around 11:00 at Munich Airport. There was also a special welcome from the airport's fire service who received the new Airbus with a ceremonial fountain of water. Captain Georg Obermaier carried out the transfer flight from the Airbus works in Toulouse and is full of enthusiasm for the newest member of the fleet: "The A350-900 is rightly cited as the world's most advanced long-haul aircraft. It is unbelievably quiet and very efficient in its fuel consumption".


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After three very successful sessions of the Module 1 of ManagEnergy Master Classes, we are moving to the Module 2 which will focus primarily on private financing, in-depth understanding of banks and investors, innovative financing tools (e.g. crowdfunding) and what structures Energy Agencies (or their stakeholders) might need to consider in the context of such financing approaches.
The module will be delivered in a similar format as Module 1 with lots of group work, engagement activities and guest speakers. Module 1 participants are encouraged to take part, as this new unit will use and build on the concepts learnt during the first two Master Classes. However, previous participation in Master Classes is not a requirement. Module 2 will take place from the 3rd to the 5th of April 2019. Information about the schedule of Master Classes is available here.


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US, Cuba meet on mysterious 'health attacks' in Havana
By Matthew Lee Associated Press,September 13, 2018, 9:21 p.m.
Diplomats at the US Embassy in Havana have been affected by mysterious health incidents that began in the fall of 2016. Workers in China have also felt ill effects.(Ramon Espinosa/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — As American authorities search for answers into mysterious ''health attacks'' that began two years ago in Havana, US and Cuban officials on Thursday renewed efforts to determine the method and motive behind incidents that have left some diplomats with brain injuries.
Talks at the State Department on Thursday came as national security agencies and members of Congress express frustration about the lack of answers about what the United States says were deliberate attacks on some two dozen staffers at the US Embassy in the Cuban capital.
Cuba's foreign ministry said the scientific team it assembled to look into the incidents met with US lawmakers and the National Academy of Sciences before the talks.
Twenty-five US Embassy workers in Cuba, as well as one at the US consulate in Guangzhou, China, have been affected by mysterious health incidents that began in the fall of 2016. The range of symptoms and diagnoses includes mild traumatic brain injury, also known as concussion.
The last case from Havana was confirmed in June.


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In this day and age, it's important to remember that sex and relationships do not just extend to traditional male/female relationships. The topics surrounding sex and sexual health should be inclusive of people of all sexualities and body types. Shyam Morjaria, superintendent pharmacist at Nottingham-based UK Meds, is committed to making sexual health more accessible and open to all. Here, he explores and breaks down the myths that surround sex and disability.
He said: "Everyone should have equal access to quality sex education, sexual health services and wellbeing support. In 2020, inclusive relationships and sex education becomes a mandatory subject that will be taught schools, but unfortunately, it remains a taboo subject, with there being an even greater stigma when it comes to sex and disabilities. Quite simply, the topic isn't talked about enough and this means that lots of people are missing out on valuable information and support."
Sex between people with disabilities
"More than a billion people across the world live with some sort of disability. This makes up about 15% of the world's population. Just like the rest of the world, there is no exact formula when it comes down to sexual preference and attraction. Unfortunately, there are a lot of preconceived notions about sexuality and people with disabilities that often put disabled people in a box.
"A common misconception is that disabled people prefer to have sex with other disabled people. The problem here lies with assuming a preference. Yes, some disabled people might prefer to have sex with other disabled people, but that does not limit their preference or desire to have sex with anyone they're attracted to."
Disabled people and relationships
"Social attitudes surrounding disability and relationships are often highlighted in terms of capacity, fertility and technique. The topic is usually fixated on and it seems as though we tend to ignore the relational aspects of disability and relationships. But disabled people can have the same happy, healthy relationships as everyone else. As long as all the partners involved are comfortable, safe and consenting, the possibilities of having successful relationships are limitless."
Disabled people and children
"It's reported that between 60-90% of women with disabilities desire to marry and have children. The idea that disabled people can't have fulfilling family lives is, again, nothing more than a myth. Similarly to desiring relationships, it is a common and normal desire for disabled people to also want to have children.
"While the narrative surrounding sexuality and disabilities is changing, there is still work to be done towards normalising the disabled experience for everyone. A fulfilled relationship – as well as the freedom to explore it – should be available to all."
For further sexual health advice, visit UK Meds at ukmeds.co.uk.
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