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Morning Outdoor Activities
Jogging, Enjoy an early morning canter along the beach
Fitness, a well equipped Fitness Room with tread mill cross Trainer - Bike- Free weights
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Beach Volley ball, for teams of two or 6, why not make a league of it
Chair ball, six a side teams
Fruit Carving, learn a new craft and delight your friends and family at home
Thai Cooking Class, individual, set in a class-room style
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Quartet, Thai Band, Quintet, Duo, Karaoke, Thai Instrument playing show, Thai Classical Show, Hawaii Dance / Polynesian, Modern Dance & Variety show, the Cabaret Show and fire Works.
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Experience the sunset at Kandaburi, enjoy a few glasses of champagne a snack or two and appreciate with the atmosphere of sunset on the beach watch as the ocean delight with a crimson light. Start from 17.00 pm. till 19.00pm. Includes Light Snacks, beverages
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A well defined Samui excursion and take in the sights and sounds of one of Thailand's second big island. Adventure begins the trip by pay respect temple a very old temple Wat Kiri Wongkaram to see the Mummified Monks then see the foot print of Buddha, then Hinta Hin Yai the Smbolic of Gentle man and Lady this is one of the most attractive location of the island.
Then onto Water Falls, Monkey Show and then towards the last stage by pay respect the Biggest Buddha on the Island. Departure Time at 09.00 Return Time at 16.00 pm.
Mummified Monks
Monks are held as great reverence in Thailand, and many years ago, Samui chose to mummify two of them. Their bodies can be seen in their well preserved forms some 20 years after their deaths at Wat Kiri Wongkaram and Wat Khunaram.
Buddha's Footprint
There is no sign showing the exact location of footprint and finding this attraction will be part of the adventure. Housed in a hilltop shrine, four footprints have been engraved one atop another. There are 163 steps to climb in all, but the view up there is surrounded by treetops and valleys that will be worth for a visit.
Hin Ta Hin Yai
Upon viewing those astonishing creations, even scientific purists would be tempted to believe that nature can also be as whimsical as the most eccentric artist. Also known as "Grandfather and Grandmother rocks"; entirely formed by the elements, two extraordinarily accurate male and female genitalia-shaped rock formations share a perch overlooking the sea. Delightfully refreshing forest forays, if you plan to do more than admiring the view - that is plunge into one of the island's natural waterfalls, then take along a sturdy and non-slip pair of old shoes and tread carefully. The volume of water at the falls will vary, depending on the time of year and recent rainfall. The last few months of the year are the wettest, while the months of March through September are fairly dry.
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At southwest corner of the island, this is the most easily accessible of Samui's three waterfalls. At the base of the falls, there is a large natural pool where you can take a dip.
The vast majority of the population consider themselves Buddhists. While the devoutness of their practice varies just as it does with religious peoples throughout the world, the temple remains a cultural focal point for every village. Many of the more high profile temples in the country have become tourist attractions, but remarkably, the presence of foreign visitors does not seem to distract or disturb those residents who come to pray. In Samui, two temples are home to the displayed bodies of monks who were mummified some 20 years ago.
Some residents go to the local temple regularly to pay their respects to the Buddha, others go at times of misfortune or when they are visited by doubt and uncertainty. But all Buddhists visit sometimes. As everywhere in Thailand, Samui's temples range from the simple to the grand, and the latter attract many thousands of tourists each year.
If you visit a temple, please dress appropriately and be sure and remove your shoes before entering. When sitting or kneeling, be careful not to point your foot directly at the Buddha or worshipers.
Big Buddha Temples
Being one of Samui's most popular attractions, Big Buddha image sitting 12 meters tall was built in 1972 by the local society to give visitors a place to pay respect to The Lord Buddha. This monumental landmark is placed on the Northern shore of the island.
This temple is the home of Koh Samui's most famous landmark and most of the visitors come to marvel at the sheer size and the beauty of this remarkable statue at some point during their holiday. Big Buddha is visible from several kilometers away and even from the air when landing or taking off on the airplane.
Laem Sor
Laem Sor Chedi (also called Wat Laem Sor) is ornately designed Chedi (Pagoda) sits at the rocky water's edge. Covered in countless small yellow tiles and it appears golden when it is viewed from a short distance. It is situated at the far South of the island
Wat Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laem is a newly built in 2004 and very ornate temple situated just near Big Buddha statue. Khun Jarit Phumdonming, artist of this temple, spent more than three years adding finer details to the external parts of the temple. The tradition of temple art follows the dates back to centuries and providing a good example of the influence and style that are still significant in modern Thai religious architecture.
The elaborate entry doors were made from two enormous slabs of Laotian hardwood and are intricately carved with images of the life of the Buddha.
Secret Hall of Buddhas
Wat Sumret is very old temple housing an ancient white marble Buddha believed to be hundreds years old. Inside there, it has a valuable collection of Buddha images. A monk will unlock the door for you on request.
If you visit a temple, please dress appropriately and be sure and remove your shoes before entering. When sitting or kneeling, be careful not to point your foot directly at the Buddha or worshipers, and always take care to keep your feet tucked away when in the presence of monks. Also keep your head at a level below theirs.
Monkey Theatre
Located in Bophut, this crude zoo with a performing animal arena features shows several times a day. Small monkeys are trained to perform various tricks on stage, and then they climb the trees to demonstrate how they harvest coconuts; a feat for which the area's monkeys are uniquely skilled.


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The growth of C. F. Martin & Co. was slowed somewhat by Frank Martin's decision to invest in a college education for his two sons, rather than in an expanded sales force for the company. A self-taught scholar who placed a high value on learning, Martin felt that a fine education for his sons would be in the best interests of the company on a long-term basis. Thus, Christian Frederick Martin III enrolled at Princeton University in 1912 and was joined there the following year by his brother, Herbert Keller Martin.
Recalling his father, Christian Frederick III says, "He was a remarkable man. He worked long hours all of his life in the guitar business. Yet, with little formal education, he was extraordinarily well read, with a thorough knowledge of Greek and Latin."
Upon graduation from Princeton in 1916, Christian Frederick III entertained the idea of attending the graduate school of business administration at Harvard University. "I had ambitions at the time of getting away from the family business," he recalls. "But my brother was still in college and my father needed help managing things, so I came home and went to work making guitars on what I thought would be a part-time basis." What started out as a temporary situation for Christian Frederick evolved into a life-long vocation.
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Chapter 1: The C. F. Martin Story
Chapter 2: Fleeing Restrictive Guilds
Chapter 3: Guitars for Wine
Chapter 4: From Workshop to Factory
Chapter 5: Testing a Young Man's Character
Chapter 6: Education Instead of Sales
Chapter 7: Riding the Ukulele Boom
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Chapter 9: An Era of Prosperity
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Life Examined
have cancer.
Odds are that I will soon die from itreal soon.
It was about two years ago that I developed a sore on the
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irritated by the rough edge on a tooth recently subjected
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irritating tooth surface was smoothed down and disappeared.
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OK, so I call the dentists office and they refer me to an
ear, nose and throat specialist to get the problem more thoroughly
assessed. The scheduler was adamant that it would be at least
six weeks before I could see the doctor, despite my clearly
articulated concerns that this sore might be cancer and in
need of more immediate attention.
Feeling like I had come to a dead end with the dental-care
system, I made an urgent clinic visit to my primary health-care
provider. My doctor was not available on that day, but I was
seen by one of her assistants who referred me to another ear,
nose and throat specialistone who could see me early the
next week.
It turned out that this specialist would have a bout of the
flu and postpone my visit. When I finally did get in to see
him, he put me on antibiotics for a month. When they failed,
surgery was scheduled to remove the irritated area. A biopsy
was planned for the tissue removed. After the surgery, my
tongue swelled up to the point where it filled my mouth, requiring
that I go on a liquid diet.
Four or five days later I called in for the test results.
A woman with a voice that sounded like that of the office
secretary got back to me and read me results that indicated
no cancer had been found. I quickly called my significant
other, Mary Anne, to let her know. Just seconds following
my call to Mary Anne, the phone rang again. It was the doctors
office. They had misread the results in their previous call.
The biopsy did indicate the presence of cancer. Red lights
I dont know how long I was on the floor. I do remember opening
my eyes and noting the seemingly magnified warped contours
of the oak, confirming that this was not just a bad dream,
and deciding to get up and do somethingsomething! But what?
I dusted myself off and called Mary Anne back with the bad
news. Over our anger and disbelief, we began mapping out an
action plan. Research on options, second opinions, and navigating
the health-care system were all new areas that we had to delve
into. It was quickly revealed to me that cancer treatment
is often a function that is as much art as science. This would
ultimately lead to inquiries into a variety of alternative
approaches, three encounters with surgery, six weeks of radiation
with my head bolted to a table, and chemotherapy where toxins
were infused into my system in hopes of killing any remaining
cancer cells.
When the local surgeon who did the initial surgery refused
to do follow-up work recommended by some of the second opinions,
I had to go down to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
in New York City and spend a few days there getting the recommended
surgery done. Unfortunately, another biopsy found that the
cancer had spread into areas of my neck. This then led to
radiation treatments that were to destroy any microscopic
remnants of the disease that might be lurking about. I completed
this treatment early in 2004.
Realizing that this disease may be winning out against me,
I set a few goals for the year. My son was graduating from
college and my daughter had a wedding set for August. I wanted
to make those. I also wanted to take a trip with Mary Anne
to the Netherlands in the early fall. When we got back I wanted
to see George W. voted out of office. I thought this was a
modest list.
I made it to the graduation and the wedding. I almost didnt
make it back from Holland when I passed out in Amsterdams
international airport and had to stay in a new cardiac unit,
wired up for four days in order to remove my unfit to fly
status and get home. I only missed on voting out George W.
Results from my latest biopsy werent available until I was
in the Netherlands. It found that the cancer was still active.
All the specialists tied into my case now came to the consensus
that I had become a terminal case in need of chemotherapy
for palliative purposes. So, heading for a year and a half
since diagnosis, I was told that I probably have only a matter
of months to live with no guarantees about the quality of
that life.
Having ones mortality suddenly flash in front of you like
this raised a lot of immediate questions about the priorities
I was pursuing. If you are abruptly told that your life will
end in a matter of months, you examine the limited time you
have as more precious. As word gets out among family and friends,
youre asked more about your health and become more concerned
about how others will fare in your absence. During all this
Ive also realized that I have a lot of good friends around
these parts, and the strength of the energy that flows from
their concerns and hugs.
Writing this column for Metroland has provided some
solace for me during these recent difficulties, and I appreciate
having had the opportunity to share my thoughts with you over
the years. Perhaps some things have gotten a little better
as a result. Id like to think so.
Life Examined." [Ed note: Tom Nattell died peacefully
in his home on January 31, 2005. Memorial gifts for the Nattell
Peace Poetry Prize, which will be awarded annually to an Albany
High School student for "a poem that fosters a sense
of social responsibility," can be sent to The Community
Foundation for the Capital Region, Six Tower Place, Albany
NY 12203; checks should be made out to "Community Foundation,"
with "Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize" entered on
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Of interest
United Nations Handbook
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New Zealand wins Security Council seat
New Zealand has secured a place on the UN Security Council for 2015-16. Read the Prime Minister's media release
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Santa gets equipped with OnStar
To get into the spirit of the holiday season, OnStar has decided to offer their services to Santa Claus's sleigh this year. On Christmas Eve, OnStar will allow subscribers to follow Santa as he makes his journey across the world by simply pushing the OnStar button and requesting an update on Santa's location.
Below is OnStar's press release along with a link to a holiday video of Santa visiting the OnStar Command Center. You are welcome to post these on your website. Thank you.
OnStar Connects Children to Santa with the Push of a Button
NORAD partnership provides location information for subscribers; Santa's sleigh gets fitted with OnStar technology
DETROIT –Santa Claus is getting a technology upgrade this Christmas season. This Christmas Eve for the first time, OnStar subscribers will have the ability to follow Santa's journey around the world using their OnStar system thanks to a new partnership with The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Starting at 6:00 a.m. EST on December 24, drivers with an active OnStar subscription will be able to press the blue OnStar button in their vehicles and request a "Santa Update." From there, an OnStar advisor will share Santa's whereabouts based on location information provided by NORAD. The advisors will receive a new update from NORAD every hour and will be able to inform subscribers of Santa's location through 5 a.m. EST on December 25.
"We are honored to help the world's busiest traveler find his way this holiday season," said Scott Kubicki, Vice President OnStar Service Delivery. "We know with our core suite of services, Santa's travels will be much easier."
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For more than 50 years NORAD has used its GPS technology to monitor Santa's whereabouts and share this information with children and families around the world. This year, OnStar will be sharing that location information through its advisors and links to the NORAD website from onstar.com, onstarconnections.com and facebook.com/onstar.
Santa will also be enjoying the safety and security of OnStar in his sleigh this Christmas. St. Nick recently paid a visit to the OnStar Command Center to pick up his newly outfitted sleigh and learn about the real services the company offers subscribers and the custom services OnStar created just for him.
Santa's custom fictional services include: Reindeer Health Diagnostics to keep him abreast of the reindeers' hunger and energy levels, Hands-Free Calling to allow him to keep his hands on the reigns and eyes-on-the-sky and Turn-By-Turn Navigation directions to help route him to the homes of the good little boys and girls around the world.
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OnStar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communication services. OnStar is available on more than 30 MY 2010 GM models. OnStar is standard for one year on nearly all new GM retail vehicles in the United States and Canada. OnStar provides services to nearly 6 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. More information about OnStar can be found at http://www.onstar.com/.
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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a bi-national United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. More information about NORAD and the NORAD Tracks Santa 2009 can be found at http://www.norad.mil and http:/ www.noradsanta.org
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General Motors, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 219,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors can be found at www.gm.com.
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Fluoride Linked to Preterm Births
State University of New York (SUNY) researchers found more premature births in fluoridated than non-fluoridated upstate New York communities, according to a presentation made at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting on November 9, 2009 in Philadelphia. (1)
Fluoridation is the addition of fluoride chemicals into public water supplies ostensibly to prevent tooth decay. Many groups oppose fluoridation because of its scientifically-documented health risks. (2)
Human pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks or just more than 9 months. A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered a preterm (or premature) birth. About 12 percent of US pregnancies are preterm and this is one of the top causes of infant death in the US, according to the US National Institutes of Health. (3)
The SUNY researchers used 1993-2002 data from the NY Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), which collects patient characteristics, diagnoses, treatments, services and charges for every hospital discharge, ambulatory surgery patient and emergency department admission in New York State. They recorded fluoridation residence status (under or over 1 milligram fluoride per Liter of water) and adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, neighborhood poverty level, hypertension and diabetes.
"Domestic water fluoridation was associated with an increased risk of PTB [preterm birth]. This relationship was most pronounced among women in the lowest SES [socio-economic-status] groups (>10% poverty) and those of non-white racial origin," write Rachel Hart, et al. Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, SUNY School of Public Health.
Previous published research by others has shown that fluoride can interfere with the reproductive system. (4)
"It would be wise to follow the lead of the 7,000 Environmental Protection Agency scientists and public health professionals (5) who asked Congress to place a moratorium on fluoridation until definitive studies are conducted to prove fluoridation is safe for every human consuming it," says attorney Paul Beeber, President, New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. "Clearly fluoridation is not safe for everyone," says Beeber.
At the request of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a National Research Council (NRC) panel of experts reviewed current fluoride toxicology. In 2006 they concluded that the maximum amount of fluoride allowed in drinking water is too high to be protective of health. At least three NRC panel members believe water fluoride levels should be as close to zero as possible. The EPA has yet to perform a fluoride risk assessment based on the NRC's findings leaving millions of Americans at risk of fluoride's adverse health effects.
According to Dr. Bill Hirzy, Chair of American University's Chemistry Department and former EPA scientist from 1981 to 2008, the EPA fears "setting a maximum contaminant level goal of zero because that would mean the EPA is going to be responsible for the end of the water fluoridation program. EPA knows that there will be enormous political flak for doing that." (6)
SOURCE: New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc (NYSCOF)
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1) 197468 Relationship between municipal water fluoridation and preterm birth in Upstate New York Rachel Hart, BA, MPH, et al. Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, Rensselaer, NY
(2) Fluoride Action Network – Health Effects Database
(3) National Institutes of Health, "Preterm Labor and Birth,"
(4) Fluoride Action Network – HEALTH EFFECTS: Fluoride & the Reproductive System http://www.fluoridealert.org/health/repro/index.html
(5) Why EPA Headquarters Union of Scientists Opposes Fluoridation
(6) The Eagle, "Hirzy: EPA drags feet on fluoride." by Howie Perlman, October 28, 2009
Help Us Protect Caregivers against Workplace Discrimination
Mayor Michael Bloomberg
City Hall
New York, New York 10007
Speaker Christine Quinn
City Hall
New York, New York 10007
Re: Support for Int. 565-A
Dear Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn:
We, the undersigned support Int. 565-A, a bill that would amend the New York City's Human Rights Law to expressly prohibit employment discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived status as a caregiver. We strongly urge you to support passage of this important bill.
In 2007, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, joined by Council Members Bill de Blasio, David Weprin and Gale Brewer, introduced legislation to guarantee caregivers protection from employment discrimination. Later that year, the City Council's Committee on General Welfare, chaired by Council Member de Blasio, held a hearing at which prominent unions, the New York Women's Chamber of Commerce, and A Better Balance and other advocacy organizations testified in support of the bill. A majority of Council Members (36 of 51) are co-sponsors of this bill.
As a result of further discussions concerning the bill, the Public Advocate and Council Member de Blasio have proposed an amended version of Int. No. 565-A which excludes the reasonable accommodation provision.
Int. 565-A defines a caregiver as a person who is a contributor to the ongoing care of (1) a child for whom the person has assumed parental responsibility or (2) a person who suffers from a physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment and is related by blood, legal custody, marriage, or domestic partnership or living in a familial relationship with the caregiver.
As you know, the number of caregivers is rapidly growing. A 2008 policy brief by AARP has estimated that there are more then two million caregivers in New York State. As baby boomers age, the children of baby boomers will increasingly be caring both for their own children and for their aging parents. In addition, more than 50 percent of caregivers balance this responsibility with a full-time job. Therefore, there is an increasing need to establish protections against workplace discrimination.
Currently, there is no federal law that explicitly protects caregivers from employment discrimination, although there are some laws that can provide protection in specific circumstances. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protection against unfair treatment based on gender-role stereotypes about motherhood and fatherhood. However, an employer who discriminates against both women and men with children may be outside the reach of Title VII.
Types of caregiver discrimination include being rejected for employment, passed over for promotion, subject to a hostile work environment, or terminated based solely on an employer's negative assumptions about the value and performance of an employee who has caregiving duties outside of work.
Int. 565-A is a strong anti-discrimination bill that would help ensure a fair and equal work environment in which all employees can thrive while also fulfilling their caregiving responsibilities.
We urge you to support passage of Int. 565-A and protect the City's caregivers against workplace discrimination.
The Undersigned
cc: Betsy Gotbaum, The Public Advocate for the City of New York
Bill de Blasio, Councilmember, City of New York
Household CEOs Deserve Free Shoes!
You may recall that we recently invited you to listen in on the "Today's Household CEO: What Does It Take to Fill Her Shoes" webinar hosted by Bill Me Later and Zappos.com. Bill Me Later and Zappos.com are now inviting Household CEOs to submit a 1-2 minute video that shows the world what it takes to "fill her shoes," for more on the contest click here: http://shopping.billmelater.com/email/2009/hhceo.html?s_kwcid=billmelater.
Submissions will be posted at www.youtube.com/HHCEOs – final judging will take place during the first week of August and the winner will be announced on August 10th. The winner will receive a $2,500 gift certificate from Bill Me Later and Zappos.com (New shoes!!! Tell your friends and readers!!!!) and will be showcased to all of our friends in the blogosphere!
FYI: we had a fascinating discussion during the webinar with great insights from panelists including Redbook Editor in Chief Stacy Morrison, BlogHer Producer of Special Projects and Political Director Erin Kotecki Vest and our panel of busy moms. If you are interested you can listen to the recording here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/418806856.
Finally, our survey of over 600 Household CEO's was eye opening! Did you know that the majority of women ranked their mobile phone as more important than significant others in managing both their household and professional lives!? To view survey findings, please click here: http://blog.billmelater.com/freetheshopper/2009/06/meet-the-household-ceo.html.
We will be at BlogHer in Chicago, July 23-25, and will have a video camera set up at the Bill Me Later booth (#115) to capture Household CEOs in action – we'd love for you to come by and participate! Also, if you would like to speak with Zappos or Bill Me Later at the show, please let me know.
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# 17116 did not get to the ballod in 93/94…as i lacked the $ to collect voters names etc
question is asked can a poor grandmother have a man made law changed in ca
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Moms! Let's make some noise for change!
We need to make noise too make change, mothers are a big part of AMERICA, WE have the babies that grow into the Adults that go to war, run this country, And our children are being let down by big companies(INSURANCE, DRUG, and Oil companies are at the top of that list, they run this country not our president, cause they are all bought and paid for by these lobiest who put them in office.President Roosevelt said a long time ago that all people were welcome here to our land but ENGLISH was our language and all of them had to learn to speak it ,our phones are not supposed to speak Spanish, our medical people shouldn't have to speak SPANISH, that should not be on any application for employment in America,Americans should not be disqualified for a job because they don't speak Spanish ,and if a person that has moved here does not speak English they should not get employment til they do ,ANYWHERE not at meat packing not at Farms, not at factories , but NO PLACE !!! not the other way around our kids aren't getting jobs because they don't speak SPANISH!!! Just think about it moms we live in America We should not nor our children should have to know Spanish unless We want to go there. We have children and young adults, and persons at all ages that don't have and can't afford medical costs and are being let die because of it but do you know how many illegal immagrants go to hospital ER's everyday and get medical help for FREE,how many of these people send thier children accross the borders to school where they get educated and fed for FREE, they take jobs from people that are living on welfare here and could be doing somthing for thier welfare checks,Our borders need to be closed to outside people coming here until our people can say all people living here in America have jobs ,have medical ,have an education that doesn't put them in debt for the next 20 yrs after they are out. Till all the people that have drug and alchol problems can go to a treatment center that has open doors when they are ready NOT when they have space, do you know how many people need help but have to check themselves into the syche ward until they have room someplace, and if your aren't suicidal they put you on meds and send you home til they can find space or have to send you out of state, away from most of thier family and support system, to find space,most people coming out of drug and alchohol treatment and prisons are lack of support systems and finance help.When a person cries for help that is when they are willing to go not ,you'll have to wait awhile til there is space, space may come too late for those that can't afford high price centers, these people have been on the streets or in school or have low paying jobs, they can't wait, they might not have a chance to ask again and these could be your kids, I'm sure all of you know someone in your life that has suffured with drug alcohol or mental illness it is so… horrible for all those involved and so helpless for those that have to watch and have tried to help only to hit walls (Money, Space, Support ) . We need to get change, and if we as mothers don't start speaking out and being heard things aren't gonna change, with internet and the web (I'm not very up on ) we can be heard so all of you moms that are worried about our country and our kids futures please PLEASE speak up and go to sights that you know of to voice your oppinions as they do get around as we all have heard words travel fast on the web so please before it is too late to make changes SPEAK OUT !!!!!! We have to Stop being the melting pot (At least temporarily, ) We need to take care of our futures before it isn't our future,or our childrens. Spread the word moms that we aren't happy and if MAMA ain't happy Nobodies HAPPY !!!!!
Great online workout resource for busy moms!
I am reaching out to you on behalf of NUYU, an online fitness system that was created by a St. Louis couple that wanted to share their weight loss success by bringing the benefits of a personal trainer into the homes of many. Busy moms now have the unique opportunity to bring professional personal training and customizable workouts to the privacy of their own homes, at a fraction of the cost of a gym membership.
NUYU provides easy access to a library of hundreds of high-quality exercise videos featuring certified personal trainers that teach you the correct techniques to lose weight, tone up, gain muscle and increase flexibility.
A developing online community lets you interact with top in their field personal trainers and other members, sharing information and successes as you achieve your goals. The personal community of cheerleaders, leaves moms with no excuses to skip out on fitness, NUYU even features a workout for mother and baby!
What are you putting on your children?
"Do you know what's in the products you use on your baby daily?" asks Tawna Hill, founder of Tawna Hill Baby
In these trying economic times, it's difficult for families to decide what is important enough for them to spend that little extra money on. Keeping your home and family free from environmental toxins costs a little more, but the benefits of shielding your children from chemicals & phthalates is worth every penny.
Rising cancer rates and other illnesses have long been linked to the ever increasing amount of chemicals we are exposed to everyday. "If you have the option not to begin your child's life by slathering them in chemicals, why wouldn't you choose the safer path", says Tawna Hill. "Read the labels, if you don't know what all of the ingredients are or can't pronounce all those chemical names, why would you put it on your baby?"
Tawna Hill is the passionate founder of Tawna Hill Baby, after being diagnosed with and successfully treated for a malignant brain tumor while pregnant with her little girl, she used her skin care industry background to create her all natural product line.
Hill says, "I am glad to see high profile celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow in her latest GOOP newsletter advocating safer family living. It helps raise awareness among young parents that spending that little bit more to protect your children, is an important investment in their future health."
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Most people just watch their favorite TV show or read books and magazines while siting in a comfortable chair giving blood. See there is a shortage of blood donors in the USA, and your help is needed to increase the amount available for accidents, operations, and other medical needs.
See out our website to find a local place for you: Donate Blood @ Bloodbanker.com
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How do blood donations work?
You'll need to give the blood bank a call and schedule an appointment. Next they will give you some simple tests, testing for the amount of iron in your blood and other things. If you pass the tests (which everyone usually does), then you are ready to get paid cash for you blood donation.
How often can I donate my blood?
It depends on the kind of program, center, or bank, but generally up to 1-3 times per week.
What are the risks of donating?
Barely any risks are involved, all blood donations are done in very clean environment and under the supervision of medical doctors. These days the donations are done in a virtually pain free way as well, so its very comfortable and easy for anyone to do. Some people are kind of scard of needles, but a blood donation doesn't hurt and most people don't even look at the needle anyway.
Okay, so what�s the big deal?
The automated blood donations are 6 times more efficient than a traditional whole blood donation! That means that the machines that extract the blood can do a way better job and your time and blood are worth more to the banks. More more on this and other facts: Noobie explaination of Blood Donations
IMAGINE being able to donate before or after work a few times a week while you catch up on your favorite TV shows or reading a great book or doing homework.
Got friends that might be interested in being donors, try our Tell your Friends about Blood Donation
Thanks SO much for helping out Did you know that 1 donation helps 3 people. Yes yes, meaning that your donation is used to treat 3 people when someone needs blood in a transfusion (like after a car accident).
Gall bladder – the woman's silent complaint and why its symptoms often go unnoticed by doctors
Yes, men have gall bladder problems as well. But the majority of sufferers are women, and their suffering may last for years before it is properly diagnosed. Why? It is because the symptoms for gall bladder malfunction and/or stones can imitate so many other diseases, even stress. Often doctors just treat the symptoms before they finally diagnose the cause.
Let's first look at the gall bladder's job in our bodies. Simply put, it is our "oil filter". The gall bladder stores the digestive juices known as bile that is made in the liver. Bile is needed to process or eliminate all the salts, fats and oils from the food that pass into our upper intestines. We all know that our fast food lifestyles add too much fats and oils in our diets. And when under stress, if we reach for that chocolate too often, the cocoa butter fat can stick in our system. The result? Too much bile way too often. See if perhaps you recognize any of these symptoms:
• Sharp pain in the shoulder blades, especially on the right.
• Frequent indigestion, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea
• Headaches over the eyes and temples, especially on the right
• Back pains
• Moodiness and irritability
• Excess gas and the inability to eat the spicy foods you once could
• Fatigue
• Daily use of antacids to combat reflux or heartburn
If you frequently experience two or more of these symptoms, talk with your doctor about the possibility of gall bladder problems before it gets so bad that the only things you can digest are saltine crackers and applesauce. The tests are simple. A blood test and perhaps a sonogram can help diagnosis whether the gall bladder is malfunctioning. And surgery may not be necessary. A change in your diet by taking replentative supplements such as acai berry laden antioxidants, fiber and vitamins, leafy greens and beets and less fried foods, along with regular exercise, can all help balance the gall bladder's bile release. A good liver flush and colon cleanse may be appropriate if your doctor agrees.
If you are a woman and you have these symptoms, don't write it off to stress, hormones or IBS and think it's just a "woman thing" as doctors have for way too many years. First, find out if a malfunctioning gall bladder is the cause of your symptoms. Then make positive, nutritious changes to help stabilize it and keep it that way. There are many good articles on the web you can read up on and get the facts about your health, your diet and your gall bladder.


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Hogan Lovells and My Family Care are hosting a roundtable session on 8 May 2014 to take a look at the implications of the shared parental leave regulations.
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Keizer police and Oregon State Police are investigating the armed robbery of an armored truck employee Tuesday.
The principal of McKay High School in Salem says more students may be disciplined for retweeting a Twitter post about a teacher's alleged relationship with students.
A Salem woman chased after a man and attempted to use her Taser on him after he exposed himself Thursday night.
Two people were taken to a hospital after a large tree fell onto a car on Highway 22 early Monday morning.
Several children in West Salem were diagnosed with the same rare bone cancer since 2008, prompting the EPA to conduct a year-long study.
The school where a girls' basketball coach is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl began its own investigation before involving law enforcement, according to a police source.
Antonio Romero Griego was arrested in Nye County, Nevada. Deputies are working to extradite him back to Oregon.
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Salem police have found the man they say robbed a 7-11 store Wednesday night. On Friday night detectives served a search warrant for the arrest of 41-year-old Brian Huddleston.
A 36-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old boy was sentenced Wednesday in Salem to 12 years in prison.
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A Girl Scouts spokesperson said it was a misunderstanding, but Maddie's mom doesn't buy it. The local business now plans to donate money to her troop with the help of a different brand of cookie.
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Once you have finished configuring your disks, you can save the finished configuration to re-use it at a later time. Insert a FAT-formatted USB stick and click "Save Config to USB".
Once you have finished configuring your disks, you can save the finished configuration to re-use it at a later time. Insert a FAT-formatted USB stick and click "Save Config to USB".
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=== Basic Mode ===
If you select "Basic" mode, the wizard will display the screen shown in Figure 3.4c.
If you select "Basic" mode, the wizard will display the screen shown in Figure 3.4c.
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The "Disk Selection" screen, seen in Figure 3.4a, summarizes the default disk configuration.By default, PC-BSD® will assume that you wish to install on the entire first disk.
If you wish to select which disk or partition to install PC-BSD® into, click the "Customize" button to start the "Disk Setup Wizard", shown in Figure 3.4b.
The wizard provides three modes of operation. The rest of this section describes these modes in detail.
- Basic: (default) select this mode if you wish to specify which partition or disk to install to.
- Advanced: select this mode if you wish to specify the installation partition or disk, use GPT partitioning, disable the FreeBSD boot menu, or specify the filesystem layout.
- FreeBSD Expert: select this mode if you prefer to drop down to a shell to manually enter the commands to setup your disk.
Once you have finished configuring your disks, you can save the finished configuration to re-use it at a later time. Insert a FAT-formatted USB stick and click "Save Config to USB".
Basic Mode
If you select "Basic" mode, the wizard will display the screen shown in Figure 3.4c.
By default, the first hard disk will be selected. If you wish to install on a different disk, use the "Selected Disk" drop-down menu to select the disk to install into.
By default, the entire selected disk will be formatted. If the disk has been divided into partitions and you wish to install into a specific partition, use the "Selected Partition" drop-down menu to select the desired primary partition.
Once you have selected the disk and partition, click "Next" to return to the disk "Summary" screen so that you can review your selections. If you wish to change anything, use the "Back" button to return to a previous screen. Otherwise, click "Finish" to leave the wizard. Click Next then Yes to start the installation.
Advanced Mode
If you select advanced mode, the wizard will again display the screen shown in Figure 3.4c. This time, that screen has the addition of a checkbox:
Partition disk with GPT: txt=Missing Link[1] is a partition table layout that supports larger partition sizes than the traditional MBR layout. If your installation disk/partition is larger than 2 TB, this box must be checked, otherwise checking this box is optional. Some older motherboards do not support this option. If the installation fails with this option checked, try again with the box unchecked. When in doubt, leave this box unchecked.
After making your selections click "Next" to access the ZFS configuration screen. The rest of this section provides a ZFS overview and demonstrates how to customize the ZFS layout.
ZFS Overview
ZFS is a combined filesystem and logical volume manager originally designed by Sun Microsystems. It was ported to FreeBSD and has been part of the operating system since FreeBSD 7.0.
ZFS provides many features including: support for high storage capacities, snapshots and copy-on-write clones, continuous integrity checking and automatic repair, RAIDZ which was designed to overcome the limitations of hardware RAID, and native NFSv4 ACLs.
If you are new to ZFS, the Wikipedia entry on ZFS[2] provides an excellent starting point to learn about its features. These resources are also useful to bookmark and refer to as needed:
The following is a glossary of terms used by ZFS:
Pool: a collection of devices that provides physical storage and data replication managed by ZFS. This pooled storage model eliminates the concept of volumes and the associated problems of partitions, provisioning, wasted bandwidth and stranded storage. Thousands of filesystems can draw from a common storage pool, each one consuming only as much space as it actually needs. The combined I/O bandwidth of all devices in the pool is available to all filesystems at all times. The Storage Pools Recommendations[9] of the ZFS Best Practices Guide provides detailed recommendations for creating the storage pool.
Mirror: a form of RAID where all data is mirrored onto two disks, creating a redundant copy should one disk fail.
RAIDZ: ZFS software solution that is equivalent to RAID5 in that it allows one disk to fail without losing data. Requires a minimum of 3 disks though 5 disks is recommended.
RAIDZ2: double-parity ZFS software solution that is similar to RAID6 in that it allows two disks to fail without losing data. Requires a minimum of 4 disks.
RAIDZ3: triple-parity ZFS software solution. RAIDZ3 offers three parity drives and can operate in degraded mode if up to three drives fail with no restrictions on which drives can fail.
Dataset: once a pool is created, it can be divided into datasets. A dataset is similar to a folder in that it supports permissions. A dataset is also similar to a filesystem in that you can set properties such as quotas and compression.
Snapshot: a read-only point-in-time copy of a filesystem. Snapshots can be created quickly and, if little data changes, new snapshots take up very little space. For example, a snapshot where no files have changed takes 0MB of storage, but if you change a 10GB file it will keep a copy of both the old and the new 10GB version. Snapshots provide a clever way of keeping a history of files, should you need to recover an older copy or even a deleted file. For this reason, many administrators take snapshots often (e.g. every 15 minutes), store them for a period of time (e.g. for a month), and store them on another system. Such a strategy allows the administrator to roll the system back to a specific time or, if there is a catastrophic loss, an off-site snapshot can restore the system up to the last snapshot interval (e.g. within 15 minutes of the data loss). Snapshots can be cloned or rolled back, but the files on the snapshot cannot be accessed independently.
Clone: a writable copy of a snapshot which can only be created on the same ZFS volume. Clones provide an extremely space-efficient way to store many copies of mostly-shared data such as workspaces, software installations, and diskless clients. Clones do not inherit the properties of the parent dataset, but rather inherit the properties based on where the clone is created in the ZFS pool. Because a clone initially shares all its disk space with the original snapshot, its used property is initially zero. As changes are made to the clone, it uses more space.
ZFS Layout
In Advanced Mode, the disk setup wizard allows you to configure your ZFS layout. The initial ZFS configuration screen is seen in Figure 3.4d.
If your system contains multiple drives and you would like to use them to create a ZFS mirror or RAIDZ, check the box "Enable ZFS mirror/raidz mode" which will enable the rest of the options in this screen. In the example shown in Figure 3.4d, the system has 7 disks, all of which are the same size. The first disk, ada0, was pre-selected in Figure 3.4c and the remaining 6 disks (ada1 to ada6) are available to be added to the ZFS pool.
If you have never configured a RAIDZ before, take the time to read the RAIDZ Configuration Requirements and Recommendations[10] first. It indicates the optimum number of disks for each type of configuration. While ZFS will let you use disks of different sizes, this is discouraged as it will decrease storage capacity and performance of the ZFS system.
The PC-BSD® installer supports the following ZFS configurations:
- mirror: requires a minimum of 2 disks.
- RAIDZ1: requires a minimum of 3 disks. For best performance, 3, 5, or 9 disks are recommended.
- RAIDZ2: requires a minimum of 4 disks. For best performance, 4, 6, or 10 disks are recommended.
- RAIDZ3: requires a minimum of 5 disks. For best performance, 5, 7, or 11 disks are recommended.
The installer will not let you save a configuration if your system does not meet the minimum number of disks required by that configuration. As you select a configuration, a message will indicate how many more disks you need to select.
To use multiple disks, select the type of configuration from the "ZFS Virtual Device Mode" drop-down menu, then check the box for each disk that you would like to add to that configuration. When finished, click the Next button to see the default layout screen shown in Figure 3.4e.
Regardless of how many disks you selected for your ZFS configuration, the default layout will be the same. ZFS does not require separate partitions for /usr, /tmp, or /var. Instead, you create one ZFS partition (pool) and specify multiple mount points. A /boot partition is not mandatory with ZFS as the PC-BSD® installer puts a 64k partition at the beginning of the drive.
You can use the "Add" button to add additional mount points. You will only be prompted for the name of the mount point as size is not limited at creation time. Instead, the data on any mount point can continue to grow as long as space remains within the ZFS pool.
If you right-click any mount point (other than /swap), you can toggle between enabling or disabling any of the following ZFS properties. For performance reasons, the PC-BSD® installer will not allow you to remove or modify /swap.
- atime: when set to "on", controls whether the access time for files is updated when they are read. When set to "off", this property avoids producing write traffic when reading files and can result in significant performance gains, though it might confuse mailers and some other utilities.
- canmount: if set to "off", the filesystem cannot be mounted.
- checksum: automatically verifies the integrity of the data stored on disks. Setting this property to "off" is highly discouraged.
- compression: if set to "on", automatically compresses stored data to conserve disk space.
- exec: if set to "off", processes can not be executed from within this filesystem.
Once you click "Next", the wizard will show a summary of your selections. If you wish to change anything, use the "Back" button to return to a previous screen. Otherwise, click "Finish" to leave the wizard and return to the "Disk Selection" screen.
FreeBSD Expert Mode
If you select FreeBSD expert mode, you will be prompted to launch a terminal where you can use command line utilities such as bsdinstall or sysinstall to manually configure the partitions. When you are finished, type exit to leave the terminal, then click "Next" to review the disk summary. If you wish to change anything, use the "Back" button to return to a previous screen. Otherwise, click "Finish" to leave the wizard and return to the "Disk Selection" screen.
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GUID_Partition_Table
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZFS
- ↑ http://www.solarisinternals.com/wiki/index.php/ZFS_Evil_Tuning_Guide
- ↑ http://wiki.freebsd.org/ZFSTuningGuide
- ↑ http://www.solarisinternals.com/wiki/index.php/ZFS_Best_Practices_Guide
- ↑ http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19253-01/819-5461/index.html
- ↑ http://blogs.oracle.com/video/entry/becoming_a_zfs_ninja
- ↑ https://blogs.oracle.com/bonwick/entry/rampant_layering_violation
- ↑ http://www.solarisinternals.com/wiki/index.php/ZFS_Best_Practices_Guide#ZFS_Storage_Pools_Recommendations
- ↑ http://www.solarisinternals.com/wiki/index.php/ZFS_Best_Practices_Guide#RAIDZ_Configuration_Requirements_and_Recommendations


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In 1983, Marvin and Helene Gralnick began selling Mexican folk art and cotton sweaters in a small store on Sanibel Island, Florida. In the 25 years since then, we've helped millions of women look as great as they feel. Our chic prints, artisan jackets, and wrinkle-free Travelers collection have built quite a following at our boutiques. Our friendly environment and unique styles connected with customers in a special way that quickly evolved into over 600 Chico's boutiques nationwide. As Chico's has grown, our values – beautiful apparel, exceptional service and deep appreciation for our customers – still remain at the heart of who we are today.
After making our 1985 debut as the monochromatic White House boutique in Baltimore, we followed our fashion instincts and opened the similarly themed Black Market in 1995. In 1997, we combined our boutiques into one concept, and White House | Black Market was born. Throughout the journey, our passion has always been to make women feel beautiful. That's what we're about. And our clothing remains a symbol of who we are: the honest simplicity of black and white, and the remarkable individuality of the different styles we build from it.
Launched under the Chico's brand umbrella in 2004, Soma initially consisted of ten boutiques, each dedicated to offering supremely comfortable, high quality bras, panties, sleepwear and activewear in a welcoming environment. Its mission was and remains to design and produce merchandise that flatters the body. Soma Intimates boutiques are designed to be a place where lingerie is not just beautiful and sensual, but luxuriously soft and comfortable, and a place where warm, personal service is the mantra.
Acquired by Chico's FAS, Inc. in September 2011, Boston Proper is a leading direct to consumer retailer of women's apparel and accessories. Boston Proper provides sensuous, distinctive fashions designed for today's independent, confident and active woman. The brand focus is about creating a daring, modern style with a sensual feel. Our catalog and online site differentiate Boston Proper with exotic, provocative and inspirational creative that takes the customer away and creates an emotional connection with her individuality and femininity. At Boston Proper, we strive to develop lifetime relationships with our customers, and to deliver quality products and outstanding service.
Chico's FAS, through its brands – Chico's, White House Black Market, Soma Intimates, and Boston Proper, is a leading women's omni-channel specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing items. Under the Chico's, White House Black Market, Soma Intimates and Boston Proper names, the company operates about 1,500 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada and has direct-to-consumer channels for each of its brands.
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These simple -- but mostly non-functional -- candy dreidels are easy to make for a party, for a child's classroom or just to have around the house.
Marshmallow fluff
Large marshmallows
Chocolate kisses
Thin pretzel sticks
1. Dip flat bottom of chocolate kiss into marshmallow fluff.
2. Attach kiss to flat end of marshmallow, with fluff serving as glue.
3. Insert pretzel into other end of marshmallow.
4. Enjoy.
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ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has today responded to the Proposed Framework for Reorganization of PCAOB Auditing Standards (Rulemaking Docket Matter No.40) a consultation from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
ACCA Council member Dr. Kenneth R. Henry said: 'The PCAOB auditing standards are certainly due for reorganisation; we have had a decade with them in two series – the interim standards and the Board's own-issued standards. It's time to bring them together.'
In addition to his ACCA Council membership, Dr. Henry is also a CPA. This year, 2013, marks 40 years of professional accounting and auditing experience – in Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. Dr. Henry is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at Florida International University in Miami, Florida USA.
ACCA believes that the business environment gains from the adoption of global standards. Investors, who increasingly look at investments on an international basis, benefit from greater transparency and comparability; less volatility and, consequently, less risk.
Dr. Henry continued: 'The Board recognised the need for people to find their way around the PCAOB standards; the consultation shows how they would map against the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the ASB standards. This proposal is a first step and will benefit users, but it is not a bold step. The Board has a golden opportunity to declare a clear destination for the standards and to demonstrate confidence in its ability to get then there in a more modern vehicle.'
ACCA's response to the consultation stressed the long-term advantages of adopting the ISAs in a manner that preserved the improvements in standards achieved by the Board, and matters relating to filings under Federal Securities Laws. That is the right destination and it reconciles the sets of standards and provides assurance to investors that PCAOB auditing standards meet or exceed the requirements of their international counterparts.
Dr. Henry concluded: 'The vehicle proposed for the reorganisation is about as modern as a Model T Ford – four digit references for standards that theoretically could accommodate 9999 different documents. That is too complicated. It also pays no attention to how this generation accesses information. When you read something on a cell phone or tablet you want to get straight to the relevant content, not worry about whether it is document 3103 or 6200. The PCAOB should seize this opportunity to take the lead in modernising.'


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Different types of fraud include confidence tricks, lottery fraud and advance-fee fraud (including so-called Nigerian Letters or 419 Fraud), as well as insurance fraud, tax avoidance, offshore investment scams, marriage fraud, pyramid schemes and payment card fraud.
These crimes often have an international dimension and are committed through a variety of media, for instance by the Internet, telephone, fax and post.
Sophisticated social engineering techniques are carried out on the Internet to trick people into revealing personal data, banking details and passwords. One of these techniques is "phishing", in which fraudsters create fake communications – such as emails, instant messages and pop up windows – that may appear to come from a legitimate source.
INTERPOL's activities
At INTERPOL, we are fighting fraud through several projects which aim to gather information, build up networks between law enforcement bodies and seek possible cooperation with the commercial sector, such as in a current private sector initiative against lottery scams.
419 fraud
For several years, private individuals, as well as organizations and commercial companies, have been receiving unexpected communication through letters and faxes, but mainly through e-mails, from senders claiming to be Nigerian or African citizens and promising high profitable business.
Commonly known as 419 Fraud, after the relevant section of the Criminal Code of Nigeria, these communications are also referred to as Nigerian Letters. They are a form of advance-fee fraud in which a victim is persuaded to pay money upfront for further financial reward which never materializes.
A false request
In general, the solicitation for a profitable money deal is very simple and usually follows the scenario below:
- The unknown sender claims to be the family relative or close friend of a former member of the government or an important and rich businessman who lost his life during political changes or during the September 11 attack or an accident.
- Before the person died he deposited a large amount of money in a bank account in Nigeria. The alleged amount ranges typically from USD 800,000 to 1 million or more.
- The sender of the letter maintains that he has legal access to the account and intends to transfer the money to a foreign account.
- The sender found the name and address of the receiver through recommendation or by chance and the receiver is the only trustworthy person able to assist him in the successful transfer of the money.
- For his assistance the email recipient is promised between 15 and 50 per cent of the total amount.
The steps of the fraud
The mail sender requests discreet and confidential handling of the deal while the expectation of a huge profit makes the receiver forget or ignore all rules of secure and professional business.
The victim is asked to open a special bank account to allow the correct remittance of the money.
The next phase of the fraud is intended to convince the victims that the money transfer is in progress. Several documents are provided bearing apparently official Nigerian government letterhead and seals, as well as false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts. The name of the victim is almost always already mentioned in the documents.
Personal data
An extensive exchange of e-mails, faxes and telephone calls takes place between the perpetrators and the victims in order to gain the victim's confidence and to collect as much private information about him as possible. The information, such as bank accounts, ID documents, addresses and contact persons, is often used later on to commit further criminal offences in the name of the victim.
In the next stage, the intended fraud takes place. The fraudsters convey that some problems have suddenly arisen which can only be solved with the assistance of the victim. For instance, an official is demanding an up-front bribe, or an unforeseen tax payment or fee to the Nigerian government has to be paid before the money can be transferred. These can include licensing fees, registration fees, and various forms of taxes and attorney fees. Each fee paid is described as the very last fee required. Invariably, oversights and errors in the deal are discovered by the Nigerians, necessitating additional payments and allowing the scheme to be stretched out over a long period until the victim is no longer willing to invest any money.
Face-to-face meeting
In a possible follow-up stage, victims are requested to travel to Nigeria or a border country to complete a transaction. The perpetrators maintain that a visa is not necessary to enter the country, while arranging with airport officials for the victims to pass through Immigration and Customs. As it is a serious offence in Nigeria to enter without a valid visa, the victim's illegal entry may be used by the fraudsters as leverage to coerce the victims into releasing funds. Violence and threats of physical harm may be employed to put further pressure on victims.
Victims might also be asked to travel to a neutral country where the money could be handed over in a hotel room. European capitals as London, Madrid and Amsterdam have been identified as common venues for this purpose
The "black money" scam
During such meetings, the fraudsters present suitcases which are allegedly full of genuine money to the victim. The notes usually have the size of USD 100 bills and are all coloured black. The victim is told that they have been coated with a special substance in order to smuggle these out of the country. A special cleaning liquid is required to wash the notes in order to return them to their original state which costs between USD 10,000 and 500,000. Having initial physical contact with the enormous amount of promised money seems for the victim to be the final step required to enter into possession of the money. All the victims obtain in the end is worthless paper.
Fake investigation
Another possible step is as follows. When the victim is no longer willing to pay advance fees, the team of fraudsters may disappear and contact is interrupted. After a while the victim may be contacted through the same channels by a new generation of fraudsters maintaining that they are investigators, aware of the fraud and willing and able to assist the victim in getting his lost money back. However, this is only another criminal attempt to ask the victim for more money to cover the unexpected cost of the investigations.
What to do
If you receive one of these fraudulent messages:
- Do not reply to any of these messages;
- Do not give details of your bank accounts;
- Do not give details of your company.
- Do not send or hand over ID documents and letters with your personal or official letterheads and logos – not even copies.
If you are already in contact with perpetrators or have already paid advance fees:
- Save all received and sent messages;
- Save all documents of transactions and remittances;
- Do not agree to attend meetings where money is promised to be handed over to you; you will not receive any money and you may be putting yourself in danger.
- Contact your local police immediately and follow their advice.
Experts gather at INTERPOL to identify emerging social engineering fraud techniques
Indian prime minister and INTERPOL Chief discuss cooperation
Global asset recovery cooperation focus of INTERPOL-StAR conference
INTERPOL training in Senegal tackles corruption and financial crimes
INTERPOL group to field test new ink dating protocols to aid fraud and forgery investigations
International cooperation against counterfeit currency and travel documents focus of INTERPOL meeting
If you receive an email from someone claiming to represent INTERPOL, requesting personal information or bank account information, you should ignore it and treat it as spam.


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