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        <stix:Title>IB-21-10094 Malicious Cyber Actors Targeted Governments, IGOs, NGOs, and Others with Cobalt Strike</stix:Title>
        <stix:Package_Intent xsi:type="stixVocabs:PackageIntentVocab-1.0">Indicators</stix:Package_Intent>
        <stix:Description>On May 26, 2021, a trusted third party reported phishing campaign using a legitimate mass mailing service, Constant Contact, to target over 7,000 accounts across more than 300 organizations. The emails were spoofed to appear to originate from "[redacted]@usaid.gov", with the Reply-To address of "[redacted]@usaid.gov". The authenticated sender email address ended with "@in.constantcontact.com" and contained a legitimate Constant Contact link that redirected the victim to another URL. Following this, a malicious ISO file that contained custom Cobalt Strike malware was then dropped on the victim's machine.

This activity was observed in the Information Technology sector.

The following additional information was derived from other trusted third parties and open-source research:

URL: https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=
Host IP: 208.75.122.11 (US)
Owner: Constant Contact, Inc.
Activity: Legitimate Constant Contact link found in phishing email that redirects victims to Nobelium controlled infrastructure at "https://usaid.theyardservice.com/d/<target_email_address>"

URL: https://usaid.theyardservice.com/d/<target_email_address>
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes by Registrar
First Seen: 2021-05-25
Activity: Actor controlled URL that was redirected from "https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f="; the domain "usaid.theyardservice.com" was detected as a malware site; hosted a malicious ISO file "usaid.theyardservice.com"

File: "ICA-declass.iso" [MD5: cbc1dc536cd6f4fb9648e229e5d23361]
File Type: Macintosh Disk Image
Detection: Artemis!7EDF943ED251, Trojan:Win32/Cobaltstrike!MSR, or other malware
Activity: ISO file container; contains a custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader; communicated with multiple URLs, domains, and IP addresses

File: "/d/" [MD5: ebe2f8df39b4a94fb408580a728d351f]
File Type: Macintosh Disk Image
Detection: Cobalt, Artemis!7EDF943ED251, or other malware
Activity: ISO file container; contains a custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader; communicated with multiple URLs, domains, and IP addresses

File: "ICA-declass.iso" [MD5: 29e2ef8ef5c6ff95e98bff095e63dc05]
File Type: Macintosh Disk Image
Detection: Cobalt Strike, Rozena, or other malware
Activity: ISO file container; contains a custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader; communicated with multiple URLs, domains, and IP addresses

File: "Reports.lnk" [MD5: dcfd60883c73c3d92fceb6ac910d5b80]
File Type: LNK (Windows shortcut)
Detection: Worm.Win32-Script.Save.df8efe7a, Static AI - Suspicious LNK, or other malware
Activity: Shortcut contained in malicious ISO files; executes a custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader

File: " ICA-declass.pdf " [MD5: b40b30329489d342b2aa5ef8309ad388]
File Type: PDF
Detection: Undetected
Activity: Benign, password-protected PDF displayed to victim as a decoy; currently unrecognized by antivirus software

File: "DOCUMENT.DLL" [MD5: 7edf943ed251fa480c5ca5abb2446c75]
File Type: Win32 DLL
Detection: Trojan:Win32/Cobaltstrike!MSR, Rozena, or other malware
Activity: Custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader contained in malicious ISO files; communicating with multiple URLs, domains, and IP addresses by antivirus software

File: "DOCUMENT.DLL" [MD5: 1c3b8ae594cb4ce24c2680b47cebf808]
File Type: Win32 DLL
Detection: Cobalt Strike, Razy, Khalesi, or other malware
Activity: Custom Cobalt Strike Beacon loader contained in malicious ISO files; communicating with multiple URLs, domains, and IP addresses by antivirus software

Domain: usaid.theyardservice.com
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
First Seen: 2021-05-25
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Activity: Subdomain used to distribute ISO file according to the trusted third party; detected as a malware site by antivirus programs

Domain: worldhomeoutlet.com
Host IP: 192.99.221.77 (Canada)
Created Date: 2020-03-11
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes by Registrar
Activity: Cobalt Strike C2 subdomain according to the trusted third party; categorized as suspicious and observed communicating with multiple malicious files according to antivirus software; associated with APT29 and Cobalt Strike malware

Domain: dataplane.theyardservice.com
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
First Seen: 2021-05-25
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes by Registrar
Activity: Cobalt Strike C2 subdomain according to the trusted third party; categorized as suspicious and observed communicating with multiple malicious files according to antivirus software; observed in phishing, malware, and spam activity

Domain: cdn.theyardservice.com
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
First Seen: 2021-05-25
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes by Registrar
Activity: Cobalt Strike C2 subdomain according to the trusted third party; categorized as suspicious and observed communicating with multiple malicious files according to antivirus software

Domain: static.theyardservice.com
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
First Seen: 2021-05-25
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Activity: Cobalt Strike C2 subdomain according to the trusted third party; categorized as suspicious and observed communicating with multiple malicious files according to antivirus software

IP: 192.99.221.77
Organization: OVH SAS
Resolutions: 7
Geolocation: Canada
Activity: Detected as a malware site; hosts a suspicious domain, "worldhomeoutlet.com"; observed in Cobalt Strike and APT29 activity

IP: 83.171.237.173
Organization: Droptop GmbH
Resolutions: 15
Geolocation: Germany
Activity: Categorized as malicious by antivirus software; hosted multiple suspicious domains and multiple malicious files were observed downloaded from this IP address; observed in Cobalt Strike and APT29 activity

Domain: theyardservice.com
Host IP: 83.171.237.173 (Germany)
Created Date: 2010-01-27
Owner: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Activity: Threat actor controlled domain according to the trusted third party; categorized as suspicious by antivirus software ; observed in Cobalt Strike and APT29 activity</stix:Description>
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                    <TOUMarking:Terms_Of_Use>DISCLAIMER: This report is provided "as is" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. The DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this bulletin or otherwise. This document is distributed as TLP:GREEN: Limited disclosure, restricted to the community. Recipients may share TLP:GREEN information with peers and partner organizations within their sector or community, but not via publicly accessible channels. Information in this category can be circulated widely within a particular community. TLP:GREEN information may not be released outside of the community. For more information on the Traffic Light Protocol, see http://www.us-cert.gov/tlp.</TOUMarking:Terms_Of_Use>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">EBE2F8DF39B4A94FB408580A728D351F</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">251FA6CAFD4F4D26FE97630834AA7D3F5543F886</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">D035D394A82AE1E44B25E273F99EAE8E2369DA828D6B6FDB95076FD3EB5DE142</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
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                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
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            <indicator:Type>Benign</indicator:Type>
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                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
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            <indicator:Title>Malicious URL Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Type xsi:type="stixVocabs:IndicatorTypeVocab-1.1">URL Watchlist</indicator:Type>
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                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">29E2EF8EF5C6FF95E98BFF095E63DC05</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
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                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">1380D7C44EFDE64F471AE70563372EFE18F43026</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">EE44C0692FD2AB2F01D17CA4B58CA6C7F79388CBC681F885BB17EC946514088C</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                        </FileObj:Hashes>
                    </cybox:Properties>
                </cybox:Object>
            </indicator:Observable>
            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
            </indicator:Sightings>
        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-857371ca-f3da-4f7b-b300-6f850a3456ab" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.996873+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious File Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Type xsi:type="stixVocabs:IndicatorTypeVocab-1.1">File Hash Watchlist</indicator:Type>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-06f99e28-e040-4f75-bff8-526d965ea921">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-2f0ad62e-3bb0-41d7-9cc0-c4c0582688c3">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="FileObj:FileObjectType">
                        <FileObj:File_Name condition="Equals">DOCUMENT.DLL</FileObj:File_Name>
                        <FileObj:Hashes>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">1C3B8AE594CB4CE24C2680B47CEBF808</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">1FB12E923BDB71A1F34E98576B780AB2840BA22E</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">EE42DDACBD202008BCC1312E548E1D9AC670DD3D86C999606A3A01D464A2A330</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                        </FileObj:Hashes>
                    </cybox:Properties>
                </cybox:Object>
            </indicator:Observable>
            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
            </indicator:Sightings>
        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-ec423a5b-86f6-4c23-bc39-0b4bce44b82c" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.997392+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious File Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Type xsi:type="stixVocabs:IndicatorTypeVocab-1.1">File Hash Watchlist</indicator:Type>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-4488f7d3-6aaa-40d2-b08d-79b1c0080ddc">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-db0351a5-cac5-4bbd-83f0-80dc8235570b">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="FileObj:FileObjectType">
                        <FileObj:File_Name condition="Equals">ICA-declass.iso</FileObj:File_Name>
                        <FileObj:Hashes>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">CBC1DC536CD6F4FB9648E229E5D23361</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">C1D5443F6F57F89BEF76EB9E7C070F911954553B</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">2523F94BD4FBA4AF76F4411FE61084A7E7D80DEC163C9CCBA9226C80B8B31252</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
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                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
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        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-d603f077-5302-4636-99e1-28a82edef51d" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.997940+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious File Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Type xsi:type="stixVocabs:IndicatorTypeVocab-1.1">File Hash Watchlist</indicator:Type>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-241ee40c-be3a-49c8-b626-62b9fc1a22b5">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-4cd0dad3-83cd-496a-95e8-960ba8c53277">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="FileObj:FileObjectType">
                        <FileObj:File_Name condition="Equals">Reports.lnk</FileObj:File_Name>
                        <FileObj:Hashes>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">DCFD60883C73C3D92FCEB6AC910D5B80</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">1CB1C2CD9F59D4E83EB3C950473A772406EC6F1A</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">48B5FB3FA3EA67C2BC0086C41EC755C39D748A7100D71B81F618E82BF1C479F0</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
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                    </cybox:Properties>
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            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
            </indicator:Sightings>
        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-74880055-c1d1-4a44-bcd0-659e82f94a57" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.998460+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious File Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Type xsi:type="stixVocabs:IndicatorTypeVocab-1.1">File Hash Watchlist</indicator:Type>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-a5f954ca-5745-4b66-8eed-09d639b16a01">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-98a6e2c2-d5be-4700-8013-5e106fe1805f">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="FileObj:FileObjectType">
                        <FileObj:File_Name condition="Equals">ICA-declass.pdf</FileObj:File_Name>
                        <FileObj:Hashes>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">MD5</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">B40B30329489D342B2AA5EF8309AD388</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA1</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">738C20A2CC825AE51B2A2F786248F850C8BAB6F5</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
                            <cyboxCommon:Hash>
                                <cyboxCommon:Type condition="Equals" xsi:type="cyboxVocabs:HashNameVocab-1.0">SHA256</cyboxCommon:Type>
                                <cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value condition="Equals">7D34F25AD8099BD069C5A04799299F17D127A3866B77EE34FFB59CFD36E29673</cyboxCommon:Simple_Hash_Value>
                            </cyboxCommon:Hash>
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            </indicator:Observable>
            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2021-05-25T00:00:00"/>
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        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-f90eb6f1-dd9d-4d39-a7bc-d4c6bf8cda93" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.998998+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious IPv4 Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-a504747c-87b9-4c8d-8210-12a471a3d6a6">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-439340ba-6c9d-420b-9061-bbbdfb1120dd">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="AddressObj:AddressObjectType" category="ipv4-addr" is_spoofed="false">
                        <AddressObj:Address_Value condition="Equals">192.99.221.77</AddressObj:Address_Value>
                    </cybox:Properties>
                </cybox:Object>
            </indicator:Observable>
            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2018-02-01T00:00:00"/>
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        </stix:Indicator>
        <stix:Indicator id="CISA:Indicator-fe9abb4c-4202-42a0-b9d3-afee67798641" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.999348+00:00" xsi:type='indicator:IndicatorType'>
            <indicator:Title>Malicious IPv4 Indicator</indicator:Title>
            <indicator:Observable id="CISA:Observable-ae1e3a42-fed8-457f-824b-8179712a5b69">
                <cybox:Object id="CISA:Object-7187b895-e86e-404c-9017-5dc09217e1db">
                    <cybox:Properties xsi:type="AddressObj:AddressObjectType" category="ipv4-addr" is_spoofed="false">
                        <AddressObj:Address_Value condition="Equals">83.171.237.173</AddressObj:Address_Value>
                    </cybox:Properties>
                </cybox:Object>
            </indicator:Observable>
            <indicator:Sightings sightings_count="1">
                <indicator:Sighting timestamp="2018-10-01T00:00:00"/>
            </indicator:Sightings>
        </stix:Indicator>
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    <stix:TTPs>
        <stix:TTP id="CISA:ttp-774c31dc-4729-4f66-aea8-064ad11982ba" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.988151+00:00" xsi:type='ttp:TTPType'>
            <ttp:Behavior>
                <ttp:Attack_Patterns>
                    <ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                        <ttp:Title>T1566.002 - Phishing: Spearphishing Link - Initial Access</ttp:Title>
                    </ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                </ttp:Attack_Patterns>
            </ttp:Behavior>
        </stix:TTP>
        <stix:TTP id="CISA:ttp-e9089628-c01b-4189-8f2e-d610ec921210" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.989454+00:00" xsi:type='ttp:TTPType'>
            <ttp:Behavior>
                <ttp:Attack_Patterns>
                    <ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                        <ttp:Title>T1204.001 - User Execution: Malicious Link - Execution</ttp:Title>
                    </ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                </ttp:Attack_Patterns>
            </ttp:Behavior>
        </stix:TTP>
        <stix:TTP id="CISA:ttp-ee03ed09-cfbf-4529-81f2-819ed1564ef6" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.989574+00:00" xsi:type='ttp:TTPType'>
            <ttp:Behavior>
                <ttp:Attack_Patterns>
                    <ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                        <ttp:Title>T1027.002 - Obfuscated Files or Information: Software Packing - Defense Evasion</ttp:Title>
                    </ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                </ttp:Attack_Patterns>
            </ttp:Behavior>
        </stix:TTP>
        <stix:TTP id="CISA:ttp-82499dd0-5dfb-4fbd-b480-8df8542c9a39" timestamp="2021-05-27T22:33:19.989661+00:00" xsi:type='ttp:TTPType'>
            <ttp:Behavior>
                <ttp:Attack_Patterns>
                    <ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                        <ttp:Title>T1071.001 - Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols - Command and Control</ttp:Title>
                    </ttp:Attack_Pattern>
                </ttp:Attack_Patterns>
            </ttp:Behavior>
        </stix:TTP>
        <stix:Kill_Chains>
            <stixCommon:Kill_Chain reference="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/corporate/documents/LM-White-Paper-Intel-Driven-Defense.pdf" number_of_phases="7" id="stix:KillChain-af3e707f-2fb9-49e5-8c37-14026ca0a5ff" definer="LMCO" name="LM Cyber Kill Chain">
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                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="2" name="Weaponization" phase_id="stix:KillChainPhase-445b4827-3cca-42bd-8421-f2e947133c16"/>
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="3" name="Delivery" phase_id="stix:KillChainPhase-79a0e041-9d5f-49bb-ada4-8322622b162d"/>
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            </stixCommon:Kill_Chain>
            <stixCommon:Kill_Chain reference="https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/enterprise/" number_of_phases="12" id="CISA:KillChain-968782b1-64f0-4eab-8f85-ddf63cf0afbe" definer="MITRE" name="ATT&CK Tactics">
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="1" name="Initial Access" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-d7dcc502-4084-4f94-bbbf-082628eeab1f"/>
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                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="6" name="Credential Access" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-fd05b7de-702b-494b-93f1-4317ee4f8a3e"/>
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="7" name="Discovery" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-fbd6dd2f-5c07-4089-908d-3931eb27dfed"/>
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="8" name="Lateral Movement" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-c90a5d62-9f66-4a41-adef-ffa6cb2d2f94"/>
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="9" name="Collection" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-b9ee5299-93a2-4580-a100-ae7752cdfa3f"/>
                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="10" name="Command and Control" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-5740037d-87bd-4825-a174-722f4db359bc"/>
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                <stixCommon:Kill_Chain_Phase ordinality="12" name="Impact" phase_id="CISA:KillChainPhase-d3aaef09-1a3a-4b12-8edc-fc4a68d7e3e7"/>
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The cantaloupe preserves began with Chris and Aeros having amazing cantaloupe at the market one Sunday, me bringing it home and eating some, and immediately calling Chris back begging for as much as he could bring me. This ended up being around 200#s which he brought the next day. I'd remembered a spiced cantaloupe we'd made a few years back from an old Amish recipe. It was really great, but the recipe was really sweet and acidic and cooked to the point where the cantaloupe became translucent, almost like candy, which limited its application. What we did instead was to take the same idea, but use a less sweet, less acidic brine, and cook it for less time, which resulted in something we now call "crackaloupe." Right now it's on the bluefish dish, which is glazed with the brine and topped with a relish of crackaloupe, jalapeno, and chervil.
Cantaloupe season flies by in Western PA. So we pickle it.
The thing about preservation season is that there isn't always the time to develop things, so a lot of what we preserve are actually experiments done on a huge scale. We got lucky this season. It's a huge risk to order something like 200#s of cantaloupe to make pickles with, but we take these risks because we know we're not going to have the opportunity to get cantaloupe like that for another year. When the results are not menu-worthy, that's a whole lot of labor and food costs down the drain, (and a whole lot of mediocre staff meals). But to me, these risks are worth taking, because when these things come out good, it gives new energy to the menu for months to come. The bigger risk, to my mind, is to play it safe.
Bellow is one of the recipes. We also did a few batches with pickling spices. This one came out the best though.
Bring all ingredients except cantaloupe to a boil. Let simmer 5 minutes. Set aside and let steep the verbena for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, measure 20# cut cantaloupe into a very clean 22quart container.
Heat liquid back to almost the boil. Pour liquid through chinoise into a clean container to remove spices.
The next day: pour off the brine from the cantaloupe into a pot and bring to a boil.
Fill washed and sanitized wide mouth quart jars with 1# 8oz cantaloupe. Top off with brine to ½", making sure to stir to eliminate pockets of air. Process for 15 minutes.
Very Important: These pickles must stay refrigerated, as they are not acidic enough to be shelf stable.
September is always a little nuts around here as we try to capture as much produce as we can.
Conveniently, this year Chris and Aeros's tomatoes were ready the first week of September, which is good timing because it is typically a slower period for us. It keeps the kitchen crew busy instead of cutting their hours.
The PM crew washes and cores the tomatoes the night before. The AM crew comes in early to blanch, peel, and seed them.
Once the tomatoes are peeled and seeded, we take the skins and put them through the Squeezo, which will yield about 16-20 quarts of additional pulp.
The next morning we can the tomatoes. We could have done it the day before, but by that point in the day the PM crew is coming in, and it just makes more sense to break up the process into two days.
This is tomato water. After we've seeded the tomatoes, we put the seeds and liquid through a chinoise and let the liquid settle over night. The next day we carefully ladle the tomato water from the top, after all the solids have gone to the bottom. We end up with this clear liquid which is amazing for poaching fish in. We never seem to have enough of this.
After a while it gets tedious. The last batch of tomatoes is less fun than the first.


Yesterday, I was supposed to attend my friend's Easter party, and I knew she would have a lot of fun DIY crafts, so I really wanted to dress the part. Her last craft included this lovely floral crown that you might remember. But, unfortunately, after just getting back from my trip to Vegas and Arizona, I was simply too tired (and had a ridiculous amount of work to do) to attend the event in the city. But no fear -- this is what I planned on wearing! Did you guys have a fab Easter, too? What did you wear?
This Gracey dress from Voodoo Vixen was just perfect for the holiday. It's vintage glamour in a comfortable cotton fabric and gorgeous neckline. This Chelsea dress is really great, too. This look is a bit more on the simple side, but you really can't go wrong with gingham on Easter!
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FYI, Monday Mingle is live today! It's a collaborative effort to showcase style, and I host it with Momtrends and BonBon Rose Girls. Please feel free to link up your post here!
Oh dear i love this dress and that bike oh wow!
We are celebrating next month in Greece, so no Easter for me yet!
That dress is so perfect for Easter, and goes really well with that crown:) Belated happy Easter, Cheryl!
Love the colors. You look adorable.
Such a cute dress and pictures!
What a perfect dress for spring! I hope you got rest and a had a nice, productive day!
You look adorable in this dress, great pictures!
What a cute shoot ! Like the vintage vibe here.
This is so Stinking adorable! that dress is perfect for spring!
Oh my goodness, this is such an adorable outfit! You must have had so much fun with this shoot. I mean, that bike? The cutest!
that dress is so cute!!! I love the pattern and the neckline. You look adorable in this photoshoot.
You look so pretty! love that color on you!
So adorbs! Love the vintage vibe.
Oh, that dress is so cute!
You're so beautiful! I'm loving your dress. And those flowers instantly made me smile!
This I call a PERFECT spring outfit! You look absolutely amazing!
Enjoyed your pictures very much, thanks for sharing!
Such an adorable shoot! Love it!
I like the print on the dress! You've got great arms too.


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New Line Cinema's horror thriller "IT," directed by Andy Muschietti ("Mama"), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades.
When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.
"IT" stars Bill Skarsgård ("Allegiant," TV's "Hemlock Grove") as the story's central villain, Pennywise. An ensemble of young actors also star in the film, including Jaeden Lieberher ("Midnight Special"), Jeremy Ray Taylor ("Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip"), Sophia Lillis ("37"), Finn Wolfhard (TV's "Stranger Things"), Wyatt Oleff ("Guardians of the Galaxy"), Chosen Jacobs (upcoming "Cops and Robbers"), Jack Dylan Grazer ("Tales of Halloween") and Nicholas Hamilton ("Captain Fantastic").
Muschietti is directing "IT" from a screenplay adapted by Chase Palmer & Cary Fukunaga and Gary Dauberman. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Seth Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg and Barbara Muschietti are producing, with Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Walter Hamada, Marty P. Ewing, Doug Davison, Jon Silk and Niija Kuykendall serving as executive producers.
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I was trying to figure out how to change individual widget titles and font colors to further customize the site I was working on.
My name is Samuel King and I am the new owner of Organized Themes.
The easiest way to do this is to identify the widget class for the widget you want to customize and then create a CSS rule to target that widget.
That is the easiest way to customize an individual widget.
Thanks Sam! Sorry for the mix up!
Thanks Sam! Sorry for the mix up. Ive read the article and downloaded the Custom CSS plugin- and it seems like it isn't working.
I used the .sponsors in the custom css widget to identify which widget i want to change and tried to write in the new code in the customize/custom css and it isn't working.
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Tim Moss cycling road to Isfahan, Iran during his big cycle. With the Sun on Our Right.
By Tim Moss
Tim Moss Expeditions
Tim Moss posing for his Everyday Adventures campaign along the River Thames in London.
Editor's note: Tim Moss is another pioneer of helping people find the adventures in everyday life; thus he calls them Everyday Adventures. I've called them Backyard Adventures since 1999. And, another friend, Alastair Humphreys has coined the phrase microadventures. Tim is currently cycling around the world, but his adventures big and small are so extensive that we can't even list them all. Here are a few highlights in his words:
Tim entered the world of expeditions through mountaineering with climbing expeditions to Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia and Russian Altai where he made first and first-British ascents. He then undertook several charity challenges including travelling around the world in eighty ways using different methods of transport to circumnavigate the globe, running up five thousand flights of stairs to the height of Mount Everest and completing his own 15-hour triathlon to get to his friend Thom's house on the Isle of Wight.
His subsequent larger expeditions have included walking across Patagonia and crossing the Wahiba Desert on foot. Whilst working full time on The Next Challenge, however, he also broke a Guinness World Record by cycling 1,000 miles in a rickshaw, hitch-hiked around the UK on a £100 budget and ran the length of every London Underground train line.
He is currently cycling around the world (August 2013 – December 2014).
For a full list of his expeditions and adventures, browse his Expedition Portfolio
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I'm Tim Moss, a British adventurer and accountant. I encourage people to live more adventurously with stories, resources, books and an expedition grant.
Why I Quit Being an Adventurer to Become an Accountant
Tim Moss explains how being an accountant is more fulfilling than being a full-time professional adventurer. Don't worry, he explains how you can do both.
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Tim and Laura Moss quit their jobs to cycle 13,000 miles around the world. Riding across deserts, over mountains and through jungles, they braved climatic extremes from sub-zero blizzards to the sweltering tropics.
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but im not quite happy with the results... and i having a hard time to align the images in photoshop! The cameras are new, same settings, same picture from the same angle, and the lens distorcion seems quite different. I thougth I made a mistake and I left one of the camera with more zoom, but i double check and still, cant align the images. Already try using PTgui, but still no success.
A) Is there any opensource software to align the 2 images one over the other one ? B ) Is my NDVI calculation correct ? i don´t see the results ... is there any software that realizes this task easily ?
Your UAV photo pairs are great quality. They are sharp and rectify with each other easily. I used Ned's Fiji plugin to align the pairs and make NDVI images which look biologically meaningful.
Above: NDVI using the red channel from the normal RGB photo for visible light and the red channel from the infrablue photo as NIR.
Above: NDVI from the single infrablue image using the blue channel as visible light and the red channel as NIR.
The pink photos are infrablue photos taken with a camera that was not custom white balanced. It would probably help to do that procedure.
The pink photos were taken with a camera with a Rosco #2007 filter replacing the IR block filter. I guess you put the new filter on the inside.
Fiji and Ned's Fiji plugin are free and can process single camera infrablue (Infragram) photos as well as dual camera (VIS and NIR) pairs into NDVI and false color IR images. It's too bad you were led to the Photoshop procedure, which is way harder and less precise than Ned's plugin.
If you are going to use two cameras (one for VIS and one for NIR), you will get a more pure NIR channel if you replace the IR block filter with an IR pass filter like the Wratten 87. But then you will not be able to get NDVI from one camera. For a one camera system that provides a pure NIR channel, use a Wratten 25A instead of Rosco #2007 and the blue channel will be very pure NIR (use the red channel for VIS).
The FPV video cameras you plan to use might have CMOS sensors which handle NIR light very differently than CCD sensors. So be prepared to do some testing. For example, I have not heard of anyone using a Wratten 25A filter in a CMOS camera. It's wide open territory.
It looks like you are off to a good start.
I'm using 1 layer of Rosco 2007 on the external side of the camera,,, it should be inside ?
I'm planing to use 2 cameras, one for visible ligth and the other for NIR, on the NIR camera i have the rosco... to be honest if i order another filter i need to wait 2 months until the mail delivers the package to my house, we have a huge crisis in Argentina regarding shippings and packages from other countries.
Regarding the FPV video setup, I ask a friend to help me with the vvvv code to compile the images, he will give me an update soon... the good news is that we have CCD cameras with and without IR filer... i guess we will get 2 cameras without IR filter and add the spare filter that we have from the Canon one,.,,, i will keep this post updated on this topic.
Regarding Fiji... can you show me some tutorials regarding the steps to install the plugin and get the NDVI final results ?
CHDK settings: It appears that you have the synchronous camera triggering working, so of the other CHDK settings for aerial photography the most important is probably shutter priority mode to keep the shutter speed high (~1/800 second). This is mentioned here and described here, but I think newer versions of CHDK work differently.
Having the Rosco filter on the outside is fine, but it is not protected and not shaded from the sun (that's okay for vertical shots).
The Rosco filter will give you a decent NIR image in the red channel. A piece of exposed, developed color print film (or unexposed developed color slide film) is a very good NIR filter -- it blocks most visible light and passes lots of IR. But it is not as optically clear and passes less NIR than a good Wratten 87 filter. I'm not sure whether Rosco 2007 or exposed film is a better NIR filter.
Fiji tutorials: That would be a great thing to have. Installing Fiji seems to be pretty easy, and installing Ned's photomonitoring plugin is described in Ned's guide. Using the plugin is also described in Ned's guide, but it would be really helpful to have a video tutorial for that (especially on making the text file of photo pairs). Fiji and Ned's plugin are incredibly powerful tools for processing VIS/NIR pairs or Infragram photos, so it is worthwhile taking the time to figure them out.
can you tell me the steps that you follow to process the image that you show me ? Did you use 1 or booth images ?
Changing some of the parameters in the dialog boxes can have dramatic effects on the results.
One of the options of the plugin allows you to create a text file by inputting directory locations and other things. Sometimes I can figure out how to make that work.
It seems like we have different versions of the plugin. I'm not sure which is more recent, I think Ned might have to sort this out.
If you click on "Dual image NDVI processing" you should see the second dialog window that Chris posted. If that's not working please let me know.
I have not re-installed or updated the plugin lately. I'm not sure how Andre would have gotten an older version.
I just updated the plugin and tested it. I suggest that Andre delete his version of the download Photo_Monitoring.jar and download the fresh version from Github. I'm not sure what the problem was or how long it's been a problem but hopefully this will fix it. This is the URL for the download page. If you click on "View Raw" the file should download. Please let me know if this works.
I will start processing some images and upload them so we can see the results! Thank you guys!!!
Chris I use all the same settings that you used and it made a huge change on the aligment,,, i also try adding some extra time when i create the list, on the max difference between offset... in my case its 0 because the cameras were sync,,, but if i leave 0 sometimes the pictures are not align,,, i will keep experimenting with this.
Stewart got great NDVI results from his two GoPros, which have CMOS sensors. If you are using a two camera system like that, CMOS is not a problem because one camera records normally (visible light only) and the other is converted to record only NIR. It is only when you make a one camera system (infrablue or superred) from a CMOS camera that the differences between CMOS and CCD become conspicuous. Much more work is needed to learn how to make good NDVI from a single CMOS camera system. The problem appears to be getting a good visible light channel that is not contaminated with NIR. The NIR channel (red in infrablue and blue in superred) seems to be good. But when you remove the factory IR block filter from a CMOS camera, all three channels (RGB) seem to get lots of NIR light. So if you want to make a two camera system with a GoPro (or any CMOS camera), remove the IR block filter from one camera and replace it with an IR pass filter (which blocks all visible light) like the Wratten 87 or developed color film. If you instead replace the IR block filter with Rosco 2007, the red channel will be an okay NIR band, but the blue and green channels will probably be contaminated with NIR and not so useful. So if the visible bands in the converted camera are not useful, its better to install a good IR pass filter so you get a pure NIR image.
A dual camera system like that with one pure visible camera and one pure NIR camera will give NDVI results that are much easier to interpret and much easier to compare with legacy NDVI. Single camera systems are not as good, but they weigh half as much, need no electronics for synchronization, and require no photo alignment. So they have obvious advantages for aerial use and for casual users.
Hey guys i have been offline for a while, with a lot of work and other projects, but now I want to continue with this!
My question is,,, do I need to get a new rosco filter to try ndvi with 1 camera only? I followed this tutorial http://event38.wikispaces.com/NDVI+Processing+in+Fiji using one of the Ir pictures that I took on the previews examples and I did't get anything similar . I would like to be sure to have the right filters and workflow and then i will see if I can afford that camera.
Which cameras are you having focus problems with? The A2300 does not have manual focus, so the best you can do is probably infinity focus mode which is automatic focus that only searches for focus farther than about three meters away. Is the problem focus or blur from vibration?
The Nex 3 has a CMOS sensor, so for a one camera NDVI system it will probably work better with a red filter (Wratten 25A) than a blue filter. Are you going to try to remove the IR block filter?


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Most Effective CBD Products – Why Terpenes are Important
There's more to CBD's therapeutic benefits than CBD itself
By Carol LeeMar 30, 2021 8:00 AM
CBD products are more popular than ever. Colorado Botanicals found a 2019 Gallup poll that showed that 1 in 7 Americans use them to treat a variety of issues including pain, anxiety, and poor sleep. The public's growing interest has led to big sales. The U.S. CBD industry is expected to produce $23.7 billion annually by 2023. But given that CBD is just now catching on, there's still a lot that customers don't know about it, including the fact that not all CBD products are the same. That's why it's important to only purchase from reputable CBD companies. And here at Colorado Botanicals, there's one ingredient in particular that we feel deserves attention — terpenes.
Scientifically speaking, terpenes are aromatic compounds that are found in several species of plants and herbs. These are the compounds that give plants their characteristic scents. Essentially, terpenes make pine smell like pine, lavender smell like lavender, and orange peel smell like orange peel. They're commonly used to manufacture flavors and scents in a lot of consumer grade products like fragrances, lotions, and even some foods. But they're most frequently associated with cannabis. That's because more than 200 different terpenes have been found in cannabis plants – a much higher concentration than other plants. We at Colorado Botanicals think that is important.
Research shows that there are more than 20,000 terpenes in the environment, and they play a lot of important roles in the plants they inhabit. Among other responsibilities, they attract pollinators and protect plants by repelling predators. They also help plants recover from damage and boost plant immune function. But they don't just help plants – humans benefit from the power of terpenes, too.
What are the benefits of terpenes?
A lot of terpenes are classified as bioactive. Basically, this means that they could affect the body when ingested. But this depends on their concentration and how they're consumed. Terpenes bind to our brain's receptors when we consume them. This produces a physiological response that can influence the production of different neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. In other words, terpenes can have a positive impact on our physical, mental, and emotional health. This is why they're used in essential oils and aromatherapy to impact mood, stress levels, and other health indicators.
To understand how wide-ranging terpenes' benefits are, it helps to take a deeper look at some of the specific terpenes found in CBD:
Aside from CBD, limonene is often found in the rinds of fruit. This terpene gives them their citrusy smell. But it does a lot more than offer a pleasant scent. Limonene has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. It has also shown some effectiveness in aiding weight loss and healing peptic ulcers. Plus, it helps with stress relief and combatting depression symptoms.
Alpha-Pinene
Alpha-pinene is one of the most common terpenes in the world, and it's found in pine needles, rosemary, and basil in addition to CBD. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties, and it works as a bronchodilator, which means it opens up the airway passages quickly in emergency situations like an asthma attack. Alpha-pinene also helps with pain relief, aids memory, and boosts energy levels.
Myrcene
Myrcene has more of a musky scent and is most common in modern commercial cannabis. It's a truly versatile terpene, with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. It's also an analgesic, which means it helps reduce pain and inflammation. Additionally, myrcene has sedative effects and blocks cancer-causing properties of fungi that end up in our food. Furthermore, it guards against DNA damage and works as a cough suppressant.
These compounds have tremendous therapeutic effects, as these three terpenes demonstrate. On top of all that terpenes can accomplish, a growing body of research suggests they play a major part in one other benefit – the Entourage Effect.
The entourage effect and why it's so important
The Entourage Effect is usually discussed in relation to cannabis but still applies to CBD. Cannabis produces a high, and a lot of people mistakenly attribute that high to THC and THC alone. But several other ingredients in each specific strain of cannabis affect or enhance the high. The Entourage Effect occurs when all of the chemicals in cannabis – THC, terpenes, flavonoids, cannabinoids, and hundreds of others – work synergistically to create psychoactive effects. Chemist Chris Emerson described this as "the magic or power of cannabis" in a 2017 Scientific American report about the Entourage Effect.
Two professors – Raphael Mechoulam and Shimon Ben-Shabat – first discovered the Entourage Effect in 1998. They found that certain terpenes either prohibited or encouraged binding to cannabinoid receptors in the body. Their findings were later backed by several other studies, most notably 2007 and 2018 studies from Dr. Ethan Russo, MD.
So, essentially, a product with only one pronounced chemical won't have as much of an impact as a product with several chemicals. The combination of chemicals impacts how we metabolize them and how we feel or react to them.
The Entourage Effect & CBD
What does this mean for CBD products? CBD products also benefit from the Entourage Effect. For example, terpenes present in CBD oil help the body in three important ways. They improve our ability to absorb beneficial chemicals through the blood-brain barrier, overcome bacterial defense mechanisms, and increase the absorption and effectiveness of cannabinoids.
A 2011 study by Russo proved that, even without the presence of THC, terpenes still worked synergistically to produce the Entourage Effect. This resulted in a more complete therapeutic experience for the user. This means that a CBD product with CBD and terpenes is far more effective than a product that only contains CBD. But this leaves one question unanswered. How do you know that your product has terpenes?
What's the best type of CBD oil?
You should look for either Full Spectrum or Broad Spectrum products when you purchase CBD. Full Spectrum products contain all phytochemicals naturally found in hemp plants, including CBD, cannabinoids, terpenes, and essential oils. They have THC content of .3% or below. Broad Spectrum products contain CBD and all other compounds from the hemp plant, but all THC has been removed.
You might also see CBD isolate products on the market. These are 99% pure CBD with no other plant compounds present, which means no Entourage Effect.
Once you've found Broad or Full Spectrum CBD products, you should verify that they actually contain terpenes. You can check this information by viewing the CBD company's lab reports. Below, you'll find a lab report that demonstrates what a good terpene profile looks like.
Also, buy CBD from companies like Colorado Botanicals that are transparent about their production processes. Colorado Botanicals advocates for the importance of terpenes. The company uses third-party lab testing to verify that all of their products contain them and shares those results on its official website. Additionally, Colorado Botanicals uses colder extraction and separation techniques to retain more terpenes and flavonoids, resulting in more effective products.
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By Vikramdeep - May 12, 2017
Bathinda derives its name from the district headquarters city of Bathinda, which is of great antiquity. According to Khalifa Muhammad Hassan, author of History of Patiala, its ancient name was Bikramgarh.
Bhatinda was changed to Bathinda to conform to the phonetical expression as locally pronounced. According to Henry George Raverty, Bathinda was known as Tabarhindh (Labb-ut-Twarikh). The earliest mention of Tabarhindh occurs in the Jami-Ul-Hakayat written about 607 Hijri or 1211 AD.
The city, named after the Bhati kings, is one of the oldest cities in Punjab, India and the current administrative headquarters of Bathinda District. It is in northwestern India in the Malwa Region, 227 km west of the capital city of Chandigarh and is the fifth largest city of Punjab. Bathinda's nicknamed the "City of Lakes", courtesy of the artificial lakes in the city.The first empress of India, Razia Sultan was imprisoned in the Qila Mubarak fort in Bathinda.
In 1004, Mahmud of Ghazni besieged the local fort, which was located on the route from the northwest into the rich Ganges valley.
In 1189, Muhammad Ghori attacked and occupied the fort of Bathinda. Prithvi Raj Chauhan, the ruler of this region, managed to recover possession of the fort thirteen months later in 1191 after the first battle of Tarain.
In circa 1754, the town was conquered by Maharaja Ala Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala and since then it followed the history of erstwhile princely state of Patiala. With the dawn of independence and merger of Patiala and East Punjab States into a division called PEPSU, Bathinda become a full-fledged district with headquarters at Bathinda city. Its location is Coordinates: 30°13′48″N 74°57′07″E.
Bahia Fort was constructed in front of Qila Mubarak by S.Balwant Singh Sidhu.This qila was office of Army of Maharaja Bhupendera Singh of Patiala State.Now it stands converted in a four star Hotel.
Bathinda is well connected by Rail, Road and Air. Bathinda is the second largest Junction , rail lines from six sides meet here.
Administrative Setup:
Bathinda is divided into the 4 tehsils of Bathinda, Rampura Phul, Maur and Talwandi Sabo. These tehsils are further divided into the nine blocks of Bathinda, Sangat, Nathana, Rampura, Phul, Maur, Balianwali, Bhagta Bhaika and Talwandi Sabo. Total Population (2011) of Bathinda is 285,813.
School Education:
The city has many prestigious school chains too S.S.D. Senior Secondary School (Boys) is one of the oldest educational institutes and many English medium schools have also come up in the city during the last 30 years. The city also has Govt. Rajindera College and DAV College which offers various Graduation and Post Graduation Courses. St. Paul's High School is one and only school affiliated to ICSE board. DAV Public School , Delhi Public School and Police Public School have opened their branches in the city. Many missionary schools are being run in the city, such as St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School and St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Bathinda.
Central University of Punjab:
The Central University of Punjab Bathinda (Punjab) has been established through the Central Universities Act 2009 which received the assent of the President of India on 20 March 2009. Its territorial jurisdiction extends to the whole State of Punjab.
It started its functioning from Camp Office in April, 2009, which happens to be the residence of the Vice Chancellor, and from November 2009 it shifted to its City Campus spread over an area of 35 acres. Construction of the main campus has started on 500 acres of land in Ghuda Village (21.5 km from Bathinda ISBT) on Badal Road. Engineers India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking, is providing PMC services for the project.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh State Technical University (MRSSTU):
Bathinda is also home to MRSSTU, formerly known as Giani Zail Singh Campus College of Engineering and Technology. It is a premier engineering college of the region, which had been made a constituent college of Punjab Technical University in 2011 with the aim to put emphasis on Post Graduate studies and Doctoral Research. It is now autonomous and known as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University. It's objective is to play a pivotal role in producing technical manpower being the second campus of Punjab Technical University. It offers graduate and postgraduate level courses in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Civil, Mechanical, Textile engineering fields as well as courses in Architecture and Applied Sciences. Government Polytechnic College is also here.
Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib Talwandi Sabo:
This Religious place is 28 km from Bathinda in the southern side.Baisakhi Mela is celebrated here every year, Guru Gobind Singh Ji stayed here for 9 months and 9 days.
Village Maisar Khana:
This historic village is situated at a distance of 30 km from Bathinda. Mela of Durga Mata is celebrated twice in a year. Lacs of people throng here to pay obeisance at the three Mandirs from Northern India and Delhi . This village is blessed by 9th Guru of Sikhs,Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib ji.
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Location: Bathinda, Punjab, India
Pen Review: ASA Royal, Custom Handmade Pen
By Rishminder - August 03, 2015
One fine day we, a group of fountain pen enthusiasts Vaibhav, Tervinder, Rakshit, Sulagno, Pradeep, Prithwijit, Kapil and myself were engaged in discussions to design a pen. The design was going through numerous iterations and me and a fellow fountain pen lover Sulagno liked one of the design prototypes very much. We approached ASA pens with the design and asked for help to make the design a reality. ASA pens took up the task and also procured the last pieces of a vintage acrylic material to be used to create the pen. Thus the ASA royal was born.
ਸ.ਬਲਕੌਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੱਧੂ ਮੂਸੇਵਾਲਾ
By H S Sidhu - July 07, 2022
https://youtu.be/mCegD-fA61w
Diljit Dosanjh - G.O.A.T. (Review)
By Vikramdeep - August 02, 2020
I haven't done any review in recent times since I am a bit busy these days but my brother reminded me to get back to my stuff especially since my last reviewed album was Diljit's CON.FI.DEN.TIAL. Before I give my opinion on Diljit Dosanjh's 11th album, let's agree here that Diljit does not make average/below average songs these days. His vocals cannot and should not be reviewed. He is in his own league and has seasoned well, while many of his contemporaries has fallen off the scene. In his latest offering, Diljit has made a compilation of 16 new songs with more than 20 featured artists. So with that in mind let's get to the stuff and see how Diljit fairs with his latest offering to his audience. 1. Intro : First Track on the album is an intro. Diljit is both humble and bragging about his accomplishments in the intro which I feel is a bit unwanted since I can't imagine a person who does not know who Diljit is. No rating for the intro. 2. G.O.A.T : This is a good track with plent
H S Sidhu
Rishminder
Vikramdeep
amritmaan
ardaas
Bahia Fort
bandi chorr diwas
beedio call
Bhatinda
big scene
city of lakes
con.fi.den.tial
desicrew
diljti dosanjh
efs mount
Giani Zail Singh
harmandar sahib
Headphonezone
Hi Res Audio
karanaujla
kaurb
kit lens
Magni2
Maisar Khana
Modi2
MRSSTU
nimratkhaira
pegion
PEPSU
Qila Mubarak
quincy jones
rajranjodh
rav hanjra
Schiit
Schiit Magni
Schiit Modi
Schiit Stack
Sharry
Tabarhindh
talwandi sabho
xonar u7


Italian has always been my favorite cuisine, and when I lived in New York, I would always state that I was going out for "Italian" or craving "Italian" whether I was referring to Italian-American nosh or a restaurant specializing in regional food such as the dishes of Rome or Piedmont.
Living in Italy, I barely call Italian food "Italian" anymore because I've come to truly appreciate how Italian food is regional. I don't describe any Italian restaurants here as "Italian". I usually just say the restaurant's name and if applicable, describe the kitchen's specialty.
Last month I went to the inauguration of ToscaNino Milano. This charming locale is not only the answer to my la cucina Toscana prayers, but it also stole my heart. A "Made in Tuscany" concept shop founded by Florentine entrepreneurs Simone Arnetoli and Laura Tosetti, ToscaNino is equal parts restaurant, bakery, bar, enoteca and boutique, offering more than 800 goods from more than 150 Tuscan producers.
The salumeria sells an array of meats and cheeses, while the forno stays on all day so the bakers can churn out bread that includes the braid-shaped Sbirulino® and Tirata, two Tuscan specialties made with organic stone-ground wheat Tuscan flour and pasta madre.
The dinner menu features traditional Tuscan dishes like pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragu), bistecca alla Fiorentina steak, baccalà alla livornese and polpette di manzo (beef meatballs) to name a few. Dine in or take it home! I've had a thing for soup my whole life, and the four that I tasted exploded with flavor and actually this summer loving beach bum excited for winter: Pappa al pomodoro (a thick tomato soup), Ribollita (a typical Tuscan soup with a bread base), pumpkin vellutata and legumi e cereali (beans and grains).
Tuscany spirits can be found in the cocktails as well with gin from Prato and Tuscan vermouth comprising the Negroni. Specialty drinks include ToscaNino's namesake libation: A medley of red grapefruit, apricot confiture, red wine, chinotto, sambuca flowers, tobacco bitters and rosemary. On the wine fronts, all of Tuscany's stars are on offer, including Chianti, Bolgheri, and Montepulciano to name a few. Take the bottle home or enjoy it onsite for just a 4€ service fee.
Last but not least: The goods! In addition to the digestible nosh, ToscaNino Milano sells items that will up your tabletop game such as Montespertoli colored glass plates and handmade ceramics; glasses, vases and bottles created by Empoli glassmakers; wooden and marble cutting boards; and Scarperia knives. The various linen or cotton items, some even in typical bright Casentino colors, and linens such as tablecloths, dish towels, aprons and pillows as well as lampshades and chair cushions made from old postal bags.
Toscanino's elegant, yet unfussy rustic décor is balanced by a feels-like-home vibe with cozy furnishings that include low tables, sofas, and armchairs, as well as some communal tables in addition to proper restaurant seating. The big, open, airy locale feels like being in a spacious country agriturismo instead of in a big bustling city.
I ate and imbibed quite well at the inauguration, and ogled at some of the gorgeous table ornaments that beckoned me from the shelves, many of which I now covet. I can't wait to go back and experience ToscaNino in its true form, especially in the spring, when the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to the sidewalk. But I'll be back before then.