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"It's a marshmallow world in the winter," but if you have celiac disease I hope those are Gluten free! This week, starting December 14th, is gluten free baking awareness week! Don't leave out your gluten intolerant friends and family this holiday season.
Gluten free is a popular diet buzz word these days, and the food industry is quickly catching on by providing more gluten free options to its consumers. The truth about gluten free is it is a necessary diet, particularly for those that are living with celiac disease or wheat sensitivity, although this currently only affects about 1% of the American population. However, there are no nutritional benefits to removing gluten from your diet if you do not genuinely have celiac or gluten sensitivity.
It takes and incredibly conscious effort to pay attention to what you eat, which can be especially difficult during the holidays. Gluten is everywhere in the American diet; but just because your gluten free doesn't mean you can't enjoy those traditional dishes. This time of year, there are parties galore, and it's important to be prepared, so check out these tips for surviving the holidays. In case you find yourself hosting, here are some holiday recipes made free:
Heather Sumpter, MSCommunity Health Educator, SNP
Heather is a Community Health Educator for Humana at Home, in which she provides educationand community resources to members based on requests and needs. Prior to her role with Humana at Home, she held numerous other qualified positions, including Clinical Health Coordinator at Coventry Health Center and Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at the Jewish Community Center. She received a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, Her background andeducation make her a vital member of the Editorial Board.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA, is the medical term used to describe a condition in which muscles shrinking in size as a result of inactivity. SMA is a rare, progressive, genetic disease that affects the motor neurons, or muscle cells, of the spinal cord and brain stem.
There are four types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, but here we will look at Type IV, known as Adult Progressive SMA, which generally occurs in adults 30 to 40 years of age or older. This type is the mildest form of all of the types of SMA.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type IV results in a very slow loss of voluntary muscle control,occurs to varying degrees, and is treated on an individual basis as variants of this disease have different symptoms. The most common symptoms include:
The diagnosis of SMA Type IV is done through specialized genetic blood tests (for the SMN1 gene), a more common creatinine kinase blood test, muscle biopsy, or EMG (Electromyography-electrical testing of muscles).
Although there is no known cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, most people affected with this type are able to manage symptoms. Prevention of further complication is the key to staying healthy, and many of those with SMA Type IV lead normal lives. It's also important to note that SMA Type IV is usually characterized by minor mobility impairment, and does not affect life expectancy.
It's important to seek help from the right professional. Those living with SMA Type IV may benefit from an integrated approach to treatment, which includes:
People with SMA Type IV may have a tendency toward weight gain, so staying as active as possible, following nutrition therapy guidelines, and working with a dietician is often beneficial. Splints or braces can be used also if needed to help with mobility.
There is much research ongoing for treatment and cure of this disease, and clinical trials show promising results for several pharmaceutical interventions and stem cell therapies.
The key to staying healthy with SMA Type IV is working on treatment of symptoms and preventing worsening of muscle loss. It's important to stay active, work closely with your medical professionals, and maintain a good attitude.
Erinne Lansing, PHCPersonal Health Coordinator Erinne is a Care Manager for Humana at Home; a Writer, Interventional Behaviorist, Veteran and Mother. She lives and works in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Erinne advocates, writes and speaks on Preventative Medicine, Wellness, and Brain & Behavioral Health.
Christina Korman, Personal Health Coordinator at Humana At Home, knows a lot about Omega-3's, their uses, and their benefits. We sat down to pick her mind, and got some useful and interesting information about the fatty acids in our everyday lives!"I hear a lot about Omega-3 fatty acids and their health benefits for my heart, but what exactly are the health benefits and how can I get more of them into my diet?"
Omega-3s are thought to reduce inflammation throughout the body, which is beneficial, because overtime inflammation can damage blood vessels and cause heart disease. These fatty acids do certainly have many important health benefits and not just for our hearts!
For many of us, we are bombarded with advertisements for supplements whether it's on T.V., at the grocery store or pharmacy. I want to arm you with the right information about omega-3s so that you are able to make an informed decision about these healthy fats and how to incorporate them into your diet.
Omega-3s are a type of unsaturated fatty acid. They are necessary for our bodies to work properly, but we are not able to make them on our own. This means that in order to get their benefits, we must consume enough of them in our diets. As infants they help our nervous systems and vision to develop properly and, as adults, they allow our brains to work properly.
Omega-6 fatty acids are similar in that they are necessary for human health and must be consumed in our diet. Unlike omega-3s, Omega-6 fatty acids are very easy to find and most Americans eat more than enough in their diets and do not need supplements. They help to maintain bone health, the reproductive system and digestive system, but too much can increase inflammation. Americans often have 14-25 times more omega-6s than omega-3s when the ratio should be closer to 2:1-4:1 omega-6 to omega-3. The Mediterranean Diet and Dr. Weil's Anti-inflammatory diet can help you achieve a better balance.
Omega-3s can help reduce your risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers, such as breast, prostate, colon, and pancreatic cancers, macular degeneration (age related blindness), arthritis, depression, infant development and inflammatory disorders like Lupus. They are also helpful in lowering blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing blood clotting, boosting immunity, and they may even help children with learning disabilities suchas ADHD. Some research even shows that when taken regularly, fish oil reduces the pain from menstrual cramps.
Omega-3 fatty acids are found most often in oily fish that live in cold water, such as salmon, mackerel and herring. Tuna has small amounts but is not the best choice. On the other hand, salmon may be the best choice for adding healthy fatty acids into your diet. Salmon is relatively free of environmental toxins and both fresh and canned salmon have similar benefits.
You should always talk with your doctor before you add new supplements or medications. Humana At Home's Care Managers can help to manage your supplements and medications, find and schedule physician appointments, and allocate resources that you have not yet tapped into. Christina Korman, BS, CHESPersonal Health Coordinator
Christina Korman joins the Humana At Home Editorial Board with a vast background in health and education. She attended the University of North Florida, where she received her Bachelor ofScience, majoring in Health Science and minoring in Health Education. She currently works as a Personal Health Coordinator with Humana at Home in St. Petersburg Florida, but worked previously as a Community Health Educator for the Special Needs Program, and as a Health Educator.
The theme of this year's Worlds AIDS Day, which is held annually on December 1st, recognizes the continuous need of having this awareness. As the first ever global health day created, its purpose is to remember those who we have lost to this incurable illness, to improve the health of those that currently live HIV positive, to prevent future occurrences of HIV, and to eliminate the negative stigmas associated for those that live with HIV. This also gives many the opportunities to learn the facts about HIV and to "act aware" throughout the year. It is estimated that around 16% of those living HIV positive in the United States are living unaware that they are affected by the illness.
Human Autoimmune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is spread through your body fluids, and attacks the T-Cells of your body. These cells are required to fight off infections that happen in the body, and if too many are destroyed, it leads to AIDS, or Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.HIV/AIDS is transmitted directly from an infected person's bodily fluid.
There is currently no cure for this condition, but with proper treatments HIV can be controlled. New treatments, including antiretroviral therapy, if treated early, people living with HIV can have a near normal life expectancy. This is why yearly testing is important for those who may be at risk.
In July 2010, the Whitehouse released a statement laying out HIV/AIDS roadmap with measureable targets to hit in 2015. The main goals align with the purpose of the Worlds AIDS Day mission, with the goals broken down into three over-arching categories: reducing new HIV infections, increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for those living HIV positive, and reducing health disparities.
As stated on the website, the vision of strategy developed will all the US to "become a place where new HIV infections are rare and when they do occur, every person regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic circumstance, will have unfettered access to high quality, life-extending care, free from stigma and discrimination."
The main way that you can help the cause is by raising awareness. Learn more about the disease, educational opportunities, and fund raising events near you here.
Heather Sumpter, MSCommunity Health Educator, SNP
Heather is a Community Health Educator for Humana at Home, in which she provides education and community resources to members based on requests and needs. Prior to her role with Humana at Home, she held numerous other qualified positions, including Clinical Health Coordinator at Coventry Health Center and Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at the Jewish Community Center. She received a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, her background and education make her a vital member of the Editorial Board.
According to the CDC, 71 million American adults have high cholesterol, and less than half seek treatment. While eating your Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, keep your health inmind!
Cholesterol is a substance created in the body to help us function; produced by the liver and ingested through foods. Foods high in fat cause the liver to produce more cholesterol and the excess forms plaque in the artery walls. This is where the problem occurs, and by knowing how to control high cholesterol it can prevent future issues with cardiovascular related diseases.
Cholesterol is broken down into two types: good and bad. It is important to create a balance between the two, for having too much or too little can increase your risk factor for heart disease. Knowing the appropriate levels of each can help navigate better cholesterol control. Going to your doctor for a blood panel can provide you with your levels, and help to create a plan of action. Total cholesterol should be below 200.
Cholesterol is carried through your blood stream by lipoproteins, and the two types of lipoprotein are what make up your cholesterol levels. Low-density lipoprotein, LDL, is the "bad" cholesterol, because of its thick and hard structure. It contributes to the hardening of the artery walls which can lead to heart attack or stroke. Keeping these numbers under 100 will help prevent the risk.
High-density lipoprotein, HDL, is the "good" cholesterol and shovels out the LDL from the artery walls. High levels of HDL help guard the body against heart attack and stroke, but low levels increase your risk of coronary disease. Keeping HDL above 40 is beneficial in reducing risks and controlling high cholesterol.
Triglycerides are a common type of fat in the body, and are associated with high cholesterol. In addition, it is made and ingested by the body. Keeping these levels under 150 will help reduce ones risk of diabetes, heart illness, and high cholesterol.
If you have cholesterol it is important to seek reatment from your doctor. Medication combined with lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risk of developing heart disease or stroke. Humana At Home's professional Care Managers can help you to identify resources and stickto a plan for better cholesterol and a healthier life.
Heather Sumpter, MSCommunity Health Educator, SNP Heather is a Community Health Educator for Humana at Home, in which she provides education and community resources to members based on requests and needs. Prior to her role with Humana at Home, she held numerous other qualified positions, including Clinical Health Coordinator at Coventry Health Center and Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at the Jewish Community Center. She received a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, Her background andeducation make her a vital member of the Editorial Board.
Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease, as stated by the Alzheimer's Association's website. There are currently more than 5 million America's living with this life-altering form of dementia, a disease which "attacks the brain." November, National Alzheimer's Awareness month, is incredibly important for the development of treatments and diagnosis abilities. National Alzheimer's Awareness month is accompanied by article and informative seminars to spread awareness of the irreversible disease, but is also accompanied by numerous fundraising opportunities, held around the nation in the hopes of overcoming one of the medical industries biggest question marks.
Many health care providers agree that medications developed to treat Alzheimer's disease arenot effective at controlling symptoms of the disease. It is thought that by the time the disease is diagnosed, the cascade of symptoms is too far advanced for the treatments to be completely effective. Currently, PET scans and tests on lumbar fluid can be used to diagnosis Alzheimer's disease, but PET scans are expensive and tests on lumbar fluid are invasive. Before we can eradicate the illness, developing a simple diagnostic test for Alzheimer's disease is essential to finding a successful treatment to the disease.
In March of this year, steps were taken towards finding a blood test that could identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. At Oxford University and Kings College in London, scientists looked at blood from 1,148 individuals. Four hundred and seventy six of these individuals had Alzheimer's disease, 220 had mild cognitive impairment, and 452 had no signs of dementia. They found 16 proteins that were strongly linked to brain shrinkage. Another analysis discovered that lower levels of 10 blood proteins could predict progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, with about 87% accuracy. It is not understood why these proteins are lower in people who are predisposed to Alzheimer's disease, and this can't be directly linked to our current understanding of the illness.
These blood based biomarkers would be more accessible, less invasive, easier to gather, and less expensive than current testing. However, more research is needed to improve accuracy and establish a simple test for Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that a blood test for Alzheimer's disease could be available to the public in as little as two years.
Two studies identified new, non-invasive and simple eye tests that have also been developed, which could be used as screening tools for Alzheimer's disease. These studies look at a protein called beta-amyloid, found at increased levels in the brains of those with Alzheimer's. Beta-amyloid is also found in the retina of the eye.
In one study a dye is used to measure the amount of beta-amyloid in the eye. A PET scan was done to measure beta-amyloid in the brain. Early results show that levels of beta-amyloid in the retina correlate to levels in the brain with very high accuracy. Although more research is needed, this test could be used as a screening test for Alzheimer's and could be part of a routine eye exam. It could also be used as a measure of response to treatment.
The second study uses a new type of scan that detects beta-amyloid in the lens of the eye. Again, it was found that the level of beta-amyloid in the lens correlates with levels in the brain with a high level of accuracy. This test costs about $300, which is 10 times less expensive than a PET scan, the current diagnostic test. The scan takes less than a minute, and results are available in less than 5 minutes.
Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Current treatments are ineffective because there is no reliable and easily-accessible early diagnostic test. While it may be several years before these new tests are available to the public, they offer hope for a simple test that can be used to screen for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms start. This would allow for early treatment, and a better chance for delaying or preventing onset of symptoms.
Kim Miller, ARNP, MSNConsultant, Clinical Services
Kim is a Masters trained nurse who received her bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University. Her nursing career began with caring for cancer patients both in the hospital and as a home health nurse. Kim has worked for the last 15 years as a Nurse Practitioner. Her experience and clinical expertise includes rehabilitation medicine and geriatric care. Because of her extensive experience and skills, she is able to continue to pursue her passion to provide care and offer solutions for the special needs of the elderly population and their families.
Imagine seven men you know all together eating in a room; according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, at least one of them is likely to have prostate cancer during his lifetime. Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men today.
What is a prostate? How does it help? What causes prostate cancer? What can reduce the risk of developing it? To pay homage to Movember, which happens every November, I will candidly answer these questions and more. But ladies, take note; this information is not exculsively necessary for men – you should know about this too!
First things first, let's discuss the prostate itself. The prostate is a walnut shaped gland located below the bladder , which, as part of a man's reproductive system, produces at least half of the semen. It, however, is not considered a vital organ, so a man can live without it. As men age, the prostate tends to get larger, yet having an enlarged prostate is not always due to prostate cancer. Women do not have a prostate gland like men do.
Though experts aren't entirely sure of the cause, they believe that age, family history, and diet play a role. Cancer cells often grow slowly, though not all prostate cancers are equal. It has four stages; you can learn more about the specifics of each stage here.
Diets low in fat, high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids may help. Foods such as tomatoes and beets, which have lycopene, can also help. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy body weight may also reduce the risk.
It is 100% treatable if detected early! In addition, the exam that the doctor does to check for prostate cancer is quick and painless. Men over 50 are at greatest risk of developing it. Those with a family history of prostate cancer and African American men are encouraged to talk with their doctors after they turn 45. Some Humana members may be eligible for a Medicare Rewards program, which rewards those with select preventive screenings and vaccines this year with five $10 gift cards. A prostate cancer screening may count towards this program. Women, you can help by using your convincing powers to encourage the men in your lives to complete this screening.
Men don't typically develop symptoms until the cancer has progressed. A doctor, or your professional care manager, should be contacted if there are problems urinating or having/maintaining an erection. Men may also do a self-exam, which their doctor can provide more details about how to find abnormal lumps. This, however, should not replace a professional screening.
Men who do have prostate cancer may not be aware of it, may not need treatment, and often die from other causes. Though one man out of 36 will die from prostate cancer, as stated by the American Cancer Society's website, "if you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with prostate cancer - slow down! After getting past the shock, start asking some questions. Find out all that you can about the tumor, and determine whether the cancer fits into the low-risk category. Be sure to explore all treatment options, including active surveillance. In some cases of prostate cancer "no treatment" may turn out to be the best treatment".
Men with prostate cancer may have varying degrees of erectile dysfunction after treatment. In fact, regular sex is recommended after prostate cancer treatment, even for men who may be having difficulties.
Some education and support organizations include U.S. Too International, Man to Man, and hisprostatecancer.com for women. Your professional care manager can also help to find resources, provide guidance, seek other professional help, and assist in recovery!
Jason McBride Personal Health Coordinator
Before working at Humana, Jason spent three years working independently-contracted as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, while simultaneously completing his Master of Public Health degree. He has worked in and at several hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, home visits with occupational and physical therapists, in court, and has also done phone interpretation. These different experiences gave him a greater appreciation for different medical procedures and technologies, and allowed him to gain a greater appreciation for the work that medical professionals do, especially nurses. He currently works as a Personal Health Coordinator for Humana at Home.
Yoga, a popular form of exercise, was developed more than five thousand years ago in India, to provide strength through a mind and body connection, and to increase relaxation through meditation. There are five main types of yoga, which include Ashtanga, Bikranm, Hatha, Iyengar, and Vinyasa. Yoga can be performed by virtually any person, regardless of age, gender, or level of physical fitness, and can be performed any place.
It is suggested that yoga can help reduce symptoms of chronic pain, treat multiple types of arthritis, strengthen muscles and improve range of motion, lower blood pressure, reduce insomnia through relaxation techniques, weight reduction, protection from injury, and maintenance of a balanced metabolism. In 2007, the National Health Interview named Yoga as the top 10 complementary medicine practices in The United States and according to the National Institute of health, Individuals who practiced yoga had less disability, pain, and depression than those with other conventional treatments.
Yoga, along with its numerous other physical health benefits, can also be mentally beneficial for a person. Though stretching, controlled breathing, and stress reduction, yoga can help to brighten up a saddened mind. In fact, yoga is more and more frequently being used as a treatment for depression, PTSD, and stress induced anxiety. This article highlights the best poses for someone using yoga to cope with mental problems.
Yoga is also a great stress management tool because stress can cause pain symptoms in the body. Through the incorporation of meditation and breathing a person is able to improve their mental health. By concentrating on the aspects of yoga, a person can improve mental clarity and relax the mind. Therefore it can improve one's self-awareness and reduce the symptoms of stress.
Anyone can get started with yoga; it is generally safe when practiced with an experienced instructor. Side effects of yoga are low, but poses should be modified for those that are pregnant or have low blood pressure. It is important to note to speak with your doctor before beginning a yoga program, and it should not replace medical care that is already in place. With yoga, it is important to start off slow. Listen to your body and know your limits with poses. It is important to remember that hitting every pose is not the purpose of yoga and just by focusing on the mind body connection, this complementary form of treatment can produce lasting results. Interested in learning more about yoga in seniors? Check out this video by the National Institute of Health.
Heather Sumpter, MS Community Health Educator, SNP
Heather is a Community Health Educator for Humana at Home, in which she provides education and community resources to members based on requests and needs. Prior to her role with Humana at Home, she held numerous other qualified positions, including Clinical Health Coordinator at Coventry Health Center and Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer at the Jewish Community Center. She received a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, Her background and education make her a vital member of the Editorial Board.
Recent research has been finding more and more evidence on the health benefits of optimism and positivity. Since positive thinkers generally cope better with stressful situations, the harmful effects of stress are diminished more quickly, in turn, lead healthier lives. People often disregard frequent headaches, insomnia, or increased fatigue as merely products of every day life, when all these things can be directly related to increased stress levels.
This is generally easier said than done, but there are a few tips and tricks that you can keep in mind when trying to over come negativity in your life.
In terms of positivity lending to physical resilience, my father is living proof. Frightened as a little boy, I saw my father take medicine intravenously nearly every day of my childhood. Not until much later in life did I find out what he was treating. My father had always been sick—never fully crippled by his illness, but always at a disadvantage. He was diagnosed with Hepatitis C at age 30, a disease doctors said was ultimately incurable.
He never complained or even really spoke about it to those who knew him well, and the only reason I knew was because I saw him take his medicine at our house. With a good spirit, he put me at ease by telling me how the medicine would someday cure him and sure enough, 40 years later, my father is alive, well, and hepatitis free.
A lot of people aren't fortunate enough to be completely cured and if anyone asks him how he did it, he always says it was his ability to envision himself one-day healthy again. With so many benefits of staying positive, I'm sure you won't mind me telling you to look on the bright side.
Jacob Edward is the manager of Prime Medical Alert and Senior Planning in Phoenix Arizona. Jacob founded both companies in 2007 and has helped many Arizona seniors and their families navigate the process of long term care planning. Senior Planning provides assistance to seniors and the disabled finding and arranging care services, assisted living, as well as applying for state and federal benefits. In his spare time, Jacob enjoys dining out and supporting his alma mater Arizona State's Sun Devil sports teams. Jacob lives in Tempe Arizona.
Depression, despite any and all stigmas surrounding the word, is medically known as an illness; one that affects millions of Americans every year, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or age. October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month, and the more we know about depression, the easier it becomes to recognize the signs and symptoms, and to seek professional help when needed.
In an article in Psychology Today depression is defined as: "A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest." In other words, depression is more than just "the blues"; depression is not a weakness, and it is not something that you can simply "snap out" of. Depression is a seriously mental illness, which can stem from any number of causes, and may require long-term treatment.
But don't get discouraged, most people who suffer from depression feel better with medication, psychological counseling or both.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have treated people with depression of all ages, and the treatment practice that I have found most effective is a cognitive-behavioral approach. To simplify this term, think of it as the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors; let's focus on one - our thoughts.
Tracking our thought patterns can be a task; however, starting with small steps, such as focusing on negative thinking or cognitive distortions, can greatly impact our emotional well-being.. If our thought patterns are self-deprecating, rigid, and negative, is it much more likely that negative behaviors and emotions will follow. Negative thinking is an obstacle to self-change; remember that perceptions influence thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Let's encourage and empower our positive thoughts to surface, and bury the negative patterns!
In order to solidify this concept, let's discuss a therapeutic technique that is particularly helpful for depression – start by making a schedule for your happiness!
Doing activities like this produces higher levels of positive emotions in our daily life will help make our thinking less negative, narrow and self-destructive. Building our mental muscle will help us to respond instead of react.
Let's work on increasing our self-worth, self-acceptance, spirituality and hope, appreciation of life and caring for others.
Nathaly Miniello, LMHC, CRC, Certified Hypnotherapist Personal Health Coordinator
Nathaly joins Humana At Home's Editorial Board with a range of experience in the health care field, currently working as a Personal Health Coordinator. Other major roles that have shaped her professional history include working as a Family Therapist at Directions for Living, and as a Sexual and Physical Abuse Treatment Program Therapist at LSF, Inc.. Nathaly received her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology and Behavioral Healthcare, and her Masters degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida.
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ZF-9320: Zend_Validate_File_MimeType erroneously specifies magic file
If no MAGIC environment variable is set, Zend_Validate_File_MimeType should allow finfo() to fall back on its internal mime database* rather than attempting to load a magic mime file from one of its preset search paths. This is preferable because the internal database is guaranteed to be compatible with libmagic; whereas, the magic files in the file-system are not. In some cases (e.g. Mac OS X 10.5) the magic file in the file-system is incompatible and will produce errors.
*The fileinfo extension (finfo) comes bundled with an internal magic mime database. If no magic file is specified, the internal magic database gets used. This is an undocumented feature of finfo. See: http://svn.php.net/viewvc/php/…
Note that ZF actually supports also PHP 5.2 and is not limited to PHP 5.3.
Additionally the internal magic database can be excluded from a distribution. There were some severe issues on some linux distributions with the internal database. That was the reason why we added the automatic search, as most people do not set the correct database. And the internal database is only a limited part of the external database.
I wasn't aware that the internal database had problems. Sounds like a problem either way then.
Not sure if it helps, but this is the problem I am seeing under 10.5 (this goes away when I use the internal magic database):
Notice: finfo::finfo() [finfo.finfo]: Warning: description `8-bit ISDN mu-law compressed (CCITT G.721 ADPCM voice data enco' truncated in [...]Zend/Validate/File/MimeType.php on line 306 ...snip... Notice: finfo::finfo() [finfo.finfo]: Warning: <= not supported in [...]Zend/Validate/File/MimeType.php on line 306 ...snip... Warning: finfo::finfo() [finfo.finfo]: Failed to load magic database at '/usr/share/file/magic'. in [...]Zend/Validate/File/MimeType.php on line 306
If there were some way to suppress and detect these warnings, Zend_Validate_File_MimeType could try to fallback on the internal database. That might be difficult though as finfo is not returning false despite its failure to load the magic database.
Change from bug to improvement... A broken database file will always fail within MimeType.
Implemented new behaviour: * MagicFile will be checked by finfo. * When finfo does not complain, the database is seen as OK * When finfo fails, the next database is checked * If no database is found, the internal database is used * When also the internal database fails, finfo will not be used
Note that Notices/Warnings will not be suppressed as this is not allowed within ZF for debugging reasons.
Thanks Thomas. A couple of questions:
In my environment, finfo() was not returning false even when it failed to load the magic mime db. It looks like you're checking for false. Am I missing something?
If warnings/notices are not suppressed, won't this still break uploads where the app attempts a subsequent redirect?
Cheers, Stewart
According to manual: "Returns a magic database resource on success or FALSE on failure."
Also a broken database is a failure and returns FALSE (at last it does in some environments). When it does not return false in your environment when if throwing out 2 notices and one warning it is errorous itself.
You can not call finfo on a broken database.
Additionally this would mean that there is no way how we could prevent a errorous database to be loaded as finfo() accepty ANYTHING as long as it can be read and returns a resource.
Warnings and notices to not prevent code from being executed. They are just nasty as they appear within the error log. As you said that finfo does not fail on a errorous database even a supression would not bring anything as the broken file is accepted. Defining the correct mimebase all works as expected.
I can understand if there is no palatable solution; I just wanted to clarify that this patch doesn't actually fix the problem I am reporting.
I think that the problem ultimately stems from a bug in finfo() because it does not adhere to its documented behaviour. If it did, then the MimeType validator would have worked as written because isValid() already checks for a false return from finfo() (and falls back to the internal db).
The additional check in setMagicFile() is good, but it doesn't address the problem I am experiencing because of the aforementioned bug.
Regarding the warnings/notices, I was suggesting that they would interfere with a 'location' header (i.e. redirect) because they will be output in some environments (at least in development and testing).
Well.. ZF can not solve PHP internal bugs.
When finfo accepts broken databases without returning false but returns a finfo resource then there is no way how to prevent this behaviour per code.
I agree that ZF should not be solving internal PHP bugs.
One current issue is that on newer Debian systems (Debian Testing as of 2010-08-12), the search path for the MIME magic database hits a directory, and unfortunately finfo loads this properly, resulting in an empty database and breaking the validator.
One easy fix for this would be to change:
} else if (!is_readable($file)) {
} else if (!is_file($file) || !is_readable($file)) {
in the file Zend/Validate/File/MimeType.php in the method setMagicFile().
Fix integrated... thank you for your patch


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That really does sound like a movie sequel doesn't it??
(Stella before, above, and Stella after, below.)
I know, I know...her hair is a little mussed. She needs a hat or something. How 'bout this one?
Is it just me, or does she look like Madonna somehow??
They say blonds have more fun. Stella doesn't know yet if they do...she hasn't even left the house with her new hair till today, and she only made it to the front yard.
Not much fun yet...but what happens soon could break all her past "fun" records.
You know what I mean...the trip to Houston for market. She's never been to Houston. We have to get her out on the town... take her to a couple of the hot spots: dancing, the theater, fancy restaurants. (I'd love to see how that goes over.)
But I really don't know my way around that city...
Any suggestions? Keep in mind she only has two outfits. That's going to limit us a bit.
Soooo....I guess I'm really bored today. Sundays are usually kinda like that.
I was thinking that women with hot pink hair probably have even more fun than blonds do. Stella may go back to her former hair if things don't pick up soon.
I'm thinking I might look pretty darn good in hot pink hair...
This is Stella's new skirt. I'm making it into a pattern. It should be available in a couple of months. What do you think? I know you can't see it very well.
Profile shot...a little light dappled. So I'm not a great photographer.
This is my husband Hal with Stella.
I think he looks like a cardboard cutout of himself. Stella looks like the real person in the photo.
He told me he might like to date her. She's really easy to get along with, compared to me. Compared to anyone, actually.
I told him..."Go for it."
I've been really busy lately, and he's been feeling sorta left out.
Stella's always up for a good time. She's a great listener, she doesn't ever interrupt and talk about herself...doesn't try to be the center of attention, (although she always is). She's always free too. She doesn't sew or anything.
When he finds out she doesn't cook either, he'll probably move on.
Stella's the most fun I'm having today I think.
I'll be back to work tomorrow...
PS: Thanks, April for "springing" up my blog with a little Eden!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Stella's got a New DO!
That really does sound like a movie sequel doesn't it??
Posted by Lila Tueller at 1:50 PM
18 comments:
- Natalia said...
I liked her pink hair! :)
- September 20, 2009 at 5:46 PM
- Nancy B. said...
I'll be at the market show in Houston...can't wait to meet Stella & you, of course! I'm loving her new look!!
- September 20, 2009 at 5:48 PM
I'm pretty sure Hal is happy with the gal he's got Lila.
- September 20, 2009 at 7:12 PM
- AdronsCatherine said...
You really know how to make me giggle!
- September 20, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- Dawn said...
He he... imagine that... it would be real quiet on a date...especially if it was my hubby who doesn't like to talk much... but then again.. Stella would have loads of admirers if she were out to dinner no doubt cos she looks GEORGOUS.. love the new do!
- September 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- The Drizzled Apple said...
Love the skirt.... I'll buy a pattern- you know, when you get around to it ;)
I like Stella.... cause, blonds do have more fun ha!
K-what is up with that picture of Hal anyway? it's like there's this glow around him... celestial yes, angelic... hmmm I think you photo shopped him in somehow. if that's the case, I have a hot one of Gerard Butler you can photo shop into a few of mine ;) haha.
Love ya!
p.s. - I see it.... Madonna totally!
- September 20, 2009 at 10:21 PM
- Fun-n-Sheek said...
She looks fab! I live in Houston and will be at the show. The Houston Pavilion has some new resturants that are great (which are a few blocks from GRB)and hotels. House of Blues to name one : )
- September 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM
- The Wooly Wumpus said...
Have fun in Houston, Lila. I know you and Stella will get in to all kinds of adventures together :)
- September 22, 2009 at 5:19 AM
- Barb Elder said...
You always amaze me. I love the new do and the skirt. Way to go. Good luck in Houston. Love ya.
- September 23, 2009 at 2:16 PM
- Pansy Cottage Girl said...
Hi Lila~I love your blog. Especially the bits of inspiration on the side. The picture of the goat cracks me up!Come by and visit my website~I have a line of aprons and would love to hearfrom you.
- September 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM
- Pansy Cottage Girl said...
Thank you for visiting me~Have a blessed day!
- September 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM
- Chelsea said...
ohhhhhh! I love the new blog design. So pretty and bright!
- September 27, 2009 at 12:01 AM
- ~~~ M ~~~ said...
If Stella is going to Houston as a marketing assistant, she might like pink hair because it attracts attention. On the other hand, if she's gone to market before as a marketing assistant, and her hair was pink at that time, the blonde could be a nice change. Then people would know she's a gal who keeps up with the times. (I do have to ask... what's with her eyebrows? Standing next to Hubby, Stella's eyebrows are extremely noticeable features...)
LOLOLOLOLOLOL! Beautiful outfit on Stella! Keep up the great blog!
- October 1, 2009 at 6:08 AM
- Kirstin said...
How much longer now 'til this skirt is out? I can't wait to make it.
- October 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Karen - lillybelle Custom Designs said...
Too funny..... I think you should rent out Stella! I know I would love to have her around my house!
- October 8, 2009 at 8:18 AM
- DailyFamily said...
I love the skirt!!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:03 AM
You are a hoot! Love Stella! I'm a budding quilt pattern designer. I think you've inspired me to sew a boyfriend for Stella, perhaps resembling Richard Gere?! Then they can meet up at market twice a year if I ever get there! ;) You are so amazingly creative! Thanks! www.paisleyquilts.etsy.com
- October 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM
- heidi baldini said...
I want the skirt pattern for next spring/summer! LOVE IT!!! SOO CUTE!
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A few years ago I a read a romance novel (translated from English to Swedish) and I can't remember the title. This is bugging me immensely because I want to recommend this particular book to a friend.
The plot took place in a historical setting but I can't remember if it was medieval times or the 1800s. The story centers around the arranged marriage between the H and h. She is a young but rich widow, but is considered as a madwoman. There are rumors that she murdered her late husbands (!), but as a reader youll learn that they all died of natural causes.
The H is one of many brothers so he cant inherit any property or money, hence he must marry for money. The h is not insane at all, but dresses like she is, and have the most tangled hair so everyone around her assume she is a madwoman. She does that because shes tired of being a bride and just want to take care of her castle without any interference of men. But her guardian thinks otherwise and arrange a deal with the H:s father. A young woman just cant be unmarried.
She hates her new husband and wont let him touch her. The H is a gentle person and decides to woo her so they can be husband and wife. I remember one particular scene where the H washes and combs her tangled hair.
I think this book is a part of a series, one book for each brother
Does this ring a bell to anyone?
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Could it be
The de Burgh Bride
by Deborah Simmons? Although she actually did kill her first husband in this book. And a lot of the other details are different from what you remember. But she does act crazy and has tangled hair. She is ordered by the king to marry one of the de Burgh brothers, and they drew straws to see which one of them had to marry her. I believe the H of the book was the second son, and it is part of a series about each of the brothers (and the father).
Sleeping With The Enemy
It was the last thing Elene Fitzhugh intended. She only prayed her array of sharpened daggers was ample protection against Geoffrey de Burgh's gentle coaxing and honeyed lies, for she was determined to be no man's bride-king's command be damned!
Noble By Birth, Yet Wild At Heart
Though Elene Fitzhugh had slain her first husband in the marriage bed, Geoffrey de Burgh had no choice but to make her his bride. Yet could he ever truly take to wife a woman with so fierce and passionate a soul?
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Yes, that's the one! I totally remembered it wrong, well, except for the hair and crazy part
You made my week!
Thank you!
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Glad I could help! I actually just read this about a week ago, so it's still fresh in my mind.
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Heslin's 6-year-old son, Jesse, was among the 20 students and six adults who were killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14 last year. But on Thursday, as hundreds gathered at the Washington National Cathedral for the Newtown Foundation's National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, all he was looking for was some solace.
"I found peace here when I came for Easter, and hopefully I can find that peace again today," Heslin said. "I'm not here for any political reason. I'm just here to honor Jesse."
After church bells rang for three minutes to honor the 30,000 people killed by gun the past year, a series of multi-faith leaders prayed for an end to the violence.
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One by one, relatives of those killed told their stories and shared their pain of loved ones lost from a shooting atop New York's Empire State building to the Aurora, Co., theater massacre.
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Some of the most fascinating discussion of the night came when Kaukonen talked about how in the early 1960s he had moved from Washington D.C. to Ohio, and finally out to San Francisco. As a new student at Santa Clara University Kaukonen walked into a small club that was featuring a hootenanny (a term typically used at the time to describe a folk-music party). That night he met several people who would become his friends, among them Jerry Garcia and Janis Joplin. When asked about his time with Janis he described how they were all learning about music together. Everyone was caught in the folk craze, looking back at classic blues and country music. Jorma described how Janis was interested in the classic blues of Bessie Smith, and told the audience about his own admiration of gospel blues guitar finger-picker Rev. Gary Davis (1896-1972). And while they all shared common interests and played the same music together, each artist in the San Francisco scene eventually took the music in a different direction.
Kaukonen performed during the interview including a handful of tunes he had recorded with Janis in 1964 on the now famous typewriter tapes (because the "demo" style tapes featured Jorma's wife typing in the background), including "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" and "Hesitation Blues." Janis was such a powerful performer, he said, and even though they only knew each other for a short time, he will always remember the intensity of those years. Kaukonen also performed the Jefferson Airplane songs "Embryonic Journey" and "Trial by Fire," the Hot Tuna song "Death Don't Have No Mercy," and music from his new album including "Another Man Done a Full Go Round."


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Post subject: After the Kiss - Suzanne Enoch
Just finished it last night, and I have to say, after the horrible disappointment that Sins of a Duke was, I was hoping this one would restore my faith in Enoch. (Aside from the Jellicoe books which I've loved completely)
Well, not so much. The heroine was all about being a spoiled brat, I couldn't stand her from the second she appeared. She reminded me of the heroine from Sins, and I had the same problem with her.
Sullivan (hero) is going around stealing back painting that his mom made that his ass hat father sold from under his nose while Sullivan was away fighting. Chp 1 he breaks into heroine's (family's) house, they end up kissing and she sees his face. They meet accidentally the next day when her brother goes to buy an awesome horse from Sullivan. She recognizes him and coerces him into selling her a horse (when she's afraid of horses and this horse hasnt even been saddle trained yet) and giving her riding lessons. The riding lesson scenes seemed to be more of an opportunity for her to rub in his face that she bought him, he's common, she's got the upper hand bc she's blackmailing him, etc. Somewhere in the midst of all this, he finds her attractive. Apparently these actions are irresistible to him. How?! Why?!
I couldn't get into her character, and I couldn't see why he loved someone so bratty. I''m sure I've read other books where the heroine starts of with a really crappy attitude, but you have to be able to identify with, or at the very least understand, the character. And bc I couldn't identify with her, I wasn't drawn into the story at all.
Enoch will continue to be on my autobuy, cause I'm gonna keep hoping I'll recapture the magic of London's Perfect Scoundrel and England's Perfect Hero. I'm hoping the next one in this series gets me
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I was looking forward to a new historical from Enoch. Many readers love her contemporaries but they haven't interested me the way her historicals have. I almost didn't finish this one because I got tired of the repetitiveness of their problem (commoner and aristrocrat in love) but hung in their to read the final outcome. The book was a disapointment for me but other readers might enjoy it.
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I had the same problem with Sins of a Duke that you did. I hated the heroine and it was a DNF. cheri
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I finished this one yesterday, kinda disappointed not to see a review coming here
Anyways, I quite liked it. The heroine WAS spoiled in the beginning, yes, but I thought she was "redeemed" by the end. And I really loved Sullivan--granted, his motives for what he was doing were a bit flimsy, but I liked that he finally realized that and manned up to fix his life. I thought he was absolutely hero material, and the scene in the stable when he's explaining to her why they can't be "friends" ? Phew, I read that one more than once, it was so intense. I also have to say that I was very intrigued by Bramwell. I have a feeling that he is going to be one of those dark characters she does so well at redeeming--somewhat like Valentine or St. Aubyn. I was disappointed in a way that Phin's book is next, as we didn't get to "meet" him really or know what he is like. I was also intrigued by Phins brother Lord Quence; I think he would make a lovely tragic hero, but doubt she will go that direction. All in all, I found After the kiss to be a satisfactory read--I'd probably rate it a solid B. Not as good as some of her previous historicals (IMO) but much better than Sins of a Duke. One thing I will say is missing from the book, though, was her sense of humor--even her darkest books usually have quite a bit of humor, but Bram provided the only bright spots in this one and they were few and far between which was too bad.
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