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Hi i have the script to upload files i set the type fo file and extension allowed all the files type and extension i can upload except mp4 is ther anything extra i need to do isnt file type (video/mp4) extension (mp4) but still not working.
mysql_connect("localhost", "root", "") or die(mysql_error()) ;
mysql_select_db("database_name") or die(mysql_error()) ;
// my file the name of the input area on the form type is the extension of the file
//echo $_FILES["myfile"]["type"];
//myfile is the name of the input area on the form
$name = $_FILES["image"]["name"]; // name of the file
$type = $_FILES["image"]["type"]; //type of the file
$size = $_FILES["image"]["size"]; //the size of the file
$temp = $_FILES["image"]["tmp_name"];//temporary file location when click upload it temporary stores on the computer and gives it a temporary name
$error =array(); // this an empty array where you can then call on all of the error messages
$allowed_exts = array('jpg', 'jpeg', 'png', 'gif','avi','mp4'); // array with the following extension name values
$image_type = array('image/jpg', 'image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/gif', 'video/mp4'); // array with the following image type values
$location = 'images/'; //location of the file or directory where the file will be stored
$appendic_name = "news".$name;//this append the word [news] before the name so the image would be news[nameofimage].gif
// substr counts the number of carachters and then you the specify how how many you letters you want to cut off from the beginning of the word example drivers.jpg it would cut off dri, and would display vers.jpg
//echo $extension = substr($name, 3);
//using both substr and strpos, strpos it will delete anything before the dot in this case it finds the dot on the $name file deletes and + 1 says read after the last letter you delete because you want to display the letters after the dot. if remove the +1 it will display .gif which what we want is just gif
$extension = strtolower(substr($name, strpos ($name, '.') +1));//strlower turn the extension non capital in case extension is capital example JPG will strtolower will make jpg
// another way of doing is with explode
// $image_ext strtolower(end(explode('.',$name))); will explode from where you want in this case from the dot adn end will display from the end after the explode
$title = $_POST["title"];
$subtitle = $_POST["subtitle"];
if (isset($image)) // if you choose a file name do the if bellow
// if extension is not equal to any of the variables in the array $allowed_exts error appears
if(in_array($extension, $allowed_exts) === false )
$error[] = 'Extension not allowed! gif, jpg, jpeg, png only
'; // if no errror read next if line
// if file type is not equal to any of the variables in array $image_type error appears
if(in_array($type, $image_type) === false)
$error[] = 'Type of file not allowed! only images allowed
';
// check if folder exist in the server
if(!file_exists ($location))
$error[] = 'No directory ' . $location. ' on the server Please create a folder ' .$location;
// if no error found do the move upload function
if (empty($error)){
if (move_uploaded_file($temp, $location .$appendic_name))
if (move_uploaded_file($temp1, $location .$name1))
// insert data into database first are the field name teh values are the variables you want to insert into those fields appendic is the new name of the image
mysql_query("INSERT INTO tablename (title, subtitle, image)
VALUES ('$title', '$subtitle', '$appendic_name')") ;
echo $type;
echo "
";
echo $type1;
foreach ($error as $error)
echo $error;
//echo $type;
It is because you are using "$_FILES["image"]["type"]" which is a supplied by the user agent (browser), this is a security issue as well as unreliable.
thought thats how you upload files i really dont know any other way could you please show me how is it suppost to be or point me in a direction wher i can find out?
Ok i 've just tried to upload a smaller mp4 file and it works, but why the larger mp4 file doesnt upload and how can i fix that issue?
still no luck been researching and found this related to upload large file with php tried but didnt work
1) Create a .htaccess file in the root folder of web server.
2) Put the following code in side the .htaccess file and save it.
php_value upload_max_filesize 20M
php_value post_max_size 20M
php_value max_execution_time 200
php_value max_input_time 200
The way you are testing for a file extension is insecure e.g
would bypass your strpos test
you mean this line in my code?
$extension = strtolower(substr($name, strpos ($name, '.') +1));
but then wouldnt my extension line decile your file or even the file type
$allowed_exts = array('jpg', 'jpeg', 'png', 'gif','avi','mp4'); // array with the following extension name values
$image_type = array('image/jpg', 'image/jpeg', 'image/png', 'image/gif', 'video/mp4'); // array with the following image type values
On closer examination your file extension check would be ok, but as logic_earth has pointed out, the file type check is unsafe because it can be faked - a malicious attacker could send a crafted header with an allowed file type but still be an unsafe file.
I see.
what would you suggest to make it safer?
Using mime_content_type, getimagesize or fileinfo are safer as they examine the file data rather than relying on a header that is easily faked.
If you have the capability to use system commands you can also use the linux file command and ffmpeg to get more file information


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GREEN is the colour for an increasing number of businesses across Worcestershire helped to access more than £100,000 in grants by a ground-breaking energy efficiency project.
Winstanley & Co Ltd in Pershore is one of the businesses helped by Resource Efficient Worcestershire, which has drawn down European funding.
The providers of specialist fabrication services, in Racecourse Road, made a successful application for just under £13,000 to pay towards the costs of a new variable speed drive for an air compressor, a lighting upgrade and skylights to utilise natural daylight.
They estimate the new equipment could cut its carbon emissions by over 30 tonnes per year.
Rod Smith, managing director at Winstanley & Co Ltd, said: "Improving our energy efficiency is very important for maintaining our competitiveness, which is where advice and financial support from the Resource Efficient Worcestershire programme has been very welcome."
Working alongside Worcestershire.Business.Central, the support service re-invigorates the local economy and arranges for county businesses to receive free assessments of their premises, equipment, processes and performance to identify potential to increase their energy efficiency.
The funds, which are available to firms based and trading in the county, with less than 250 employees, turn over less than £40milliion and are outside the agricultural, retail, public, social welfare and educative sectors.
Cllr Anthony Blagg, cabinet member for environment at Worcestershire County Council, added: "It's fantastic to be able to provide local businesses with funding for goods and services to help manage and take control of energy costs.
"I would encourage other Worcestershire businesses to look at the support available."

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Here's our latest batch of mopey '80s UK classics. Many are original UK pressings and are complete with printed inners and flimsy UK sleeves. This batch is just priced, so stop in on Wednesday for first crack if you're not a Sunday evening night owl.
Tag Archives: LPs
More Metal From Hell's Headbangers!
NUNSLAUGHTER – Hells Unholy Fire (12″ Gatefold LP w/ Poster)
Comes in a Gatefold cover with a large 18″ x 24″ poster of the cover artwork. Blasphemy and disgrace from the MASTERS of raw Satanic DEVIL METAL DEATH!!! Burning the flame of True Satanic Death Metal in the spirit of Possessed, Hellhammer & Venom since 1987! Their long out of print debut album from 2000 now re-issued with improved layout (still retaining the original artwork). If you're not familiar with NunSlaughter you know NOTHING about Death Metal!
PSEUDOGOD – Deathwomb Catechesis (12″ LP w/ Booklet)
Boundless morbidity, bestial churn, grinding disease, otherworldly dread: these are the hallmarks of Russian terrorists PSEUDOGOD, who've quickly decimated the extreme Satanic BlackDeath scene over the past few years to become one of the most-hailed bands around. And that horrible splendor will shine even further with the release of their highly anticipated debut album, "Deathwomb Catechesis." Evoking its namesake as well as a host of other nameless horrors, this work of art drives deep into the mysteries of death, dragging the helpless listen along as their sepulchral black/death conjures its spell. Prepare, then, to enter PSEUDOGOD's deathwomb!
MONGREL'S CROSS – The Sins of Aquarius (12″ LP)
"One of the most solid, heavy, legit death metal releases of the year!" -MetalAsFuck.net
Hot on the heels of their Whoresanna EP, Australian hooligans MONGRELS CROSS deliver their highly anticipated debut album, The Sins of Aquarius. Seven anthems of chaotic-yet-poised black/death barbarity, The Sins of Aquarius spans filthy thrashing, downtempo warmarches, and epic metal grandeur alike, with a powerful panache and strong songwriting to the fore. MONGRELS CROSS throw down the gauntlet and spit on all pretenders – behold The Sins of Aquarius! Recommended for diehards of GOSPEL OF THE HORNS, BESTIAL MOCKERY, GRAND BELIAL'S KEY, and UNCREATION'S DAWN
SATANIC BLOODSPRAYING – At The Mercy Of Satan (12″ LP)
Little is known about SATANIC BLOODSPRAYING and their "At the Mercy of Satan" debut. It could've been recorded in during the '90s, or it could've been recorded nine minutes ago. The only info known is that the band hails from Bolivia, and their album is a pulsating furnace of virulent violence. Worshipping at the altar of classic Impaled Nazarene, SATANIC BLOOSPRAYING create a ritualistic whirlwind as hellish and humid as their South American stomping ground: within, the listener is merely "At the Mercy of Satan"!
PORTAL – Swarth (12″ Gatefold DOUBLE LP)
The latest work of death metal psychosis from Australia_s PORTAL, úSwarthî is the death metal release that invokes the end of the world and is Portal_s most surreal, disturbing, and irregular offering to date.
The approach to Portal_s style of death metal has always treaded the fine line between sheer madness and the intricately artful. Cinematic in scope, like a death metal interpretation of The Cabinet Of Dr. Cagliari or the death metal soundtrack to an ancient silent arthouse flick gone terribly awry, Portal have pretty much transcended the interpretation of what death metal should portray, and simply inverted and twisted it to no end. Even moreso on "Swarth".
Almost serving as the missing link between Portal_s previous abominations (namely úSeepiaî and úOutreî), úSwarthî continues to bring the band_s aesthetic to new disturbing levels of unease. Musically, úSwarthî is very labyrinth-like, very claustrophobic and suffocating where twisted counterpoint and scathing dissonance merge with earth scraping atmosphere to unveil the inevitable rising chaos.
And as usual, with every Portal release, what is surely to divide and polarize death metal enthusiasts who either realize the substance, depth, and genius that Portal portray and the ones who simply cannot comprehend or understand the enigma that is Portal. And those who continue to be indifferent and can_t seem to form any kind of opinion or expression because Portal_s music is so fucked, uneasy, and just wrong in a way that it continues to push and tear the boundaries of extremity within death metal like no other band can through the filth, mire, and the utter crawling chaos that unearths itself through each chapter that creates a Portal release as a whole. Nonetheless, no death metal band has created such debate and dialogue as Portal have, and surely with úSwarthî, such debate and dialogue will no doubt continue, confuse, and perplex. Nonetheless, this is how Portal's music, in a way, thrives.
MIDNIGHT – Complete And Total Hell (12″ Gatefold DOUBLE LP)
Can't get enough of MIDNIGHT's trademark "Lust, Filth, and Sleaze" after last year's worldwide smash "Satanic Royalty"? Then submit to "Complete and Total Hell"! Exactly what it says on the tin, the exhaustive, 21-track "Complete and Total Hell" collects all of MIDNIGHT's entire pre-"Satanic Royalty" back catalog, much of it long out-of-print and highly sought-after. Hear where Black Heavy Metal first became law, when MIDNIGHT began their subjugation of all subjects at the very start of their Satanically royal reign: the cult is alive and well with MIDNIGHT!
EVIL INCARNATE – Blood Of The Saints (12″ Gatefold LP)
First time on Vinyl! Compiles all of their late 90's demos. All-out war against god and his entire following of christian pigs! Inspired by infernal legions such as POSSESSED, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, MASSACRE, CELTIC FROST with brutal blasts and mid-tempo breaks pounded out in the name of the darkest angel!! Considerably the bands best material! Features restored cover artwork and expanded layout different from the 1999 CD pressing.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. - A fairytale season like that of the Saint Leo University Men's Soccer team would never be fully complete without a special story behind the scenes. However, a special story is what brings Lion's soccer coaches and players to the field nearly every day since the beginning of preseason in their hunt for the Sunshine State Conference Championship.
In a grueling conference where Men's Soccer coaches are hired for their vast athletic accomplishments, Saint Leo Men's Soccer head Coach Keith Fulk brings something special to the table that encourages and motivates his young players; it's called inspiration.
It is often said that 'nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring,' and Coach Fulk emulates this thought right down to the tee. On May 20th, 2006, Fulk received the news that he had Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a very common form of skin cancer. After the initial shock, Fulk and his wife familiarized themselves with the Moffit Cancer Center of Tampa and began undergoing radiation treatments and chemotherapy.
"I've had 9 knee surgeries, and I thought that that was the hardest thing; but the knee surgeries were like hiccups compared to what cancer puts you through," Fulk say of his experiences. "But mentally, I realized that I had to get over [it]."
Today, Fulk is cancer-free, but still focused on the everyday fight as his players train to compete in the conference tournament. His favorite quote to live by is "never give up," and as the Lions step out onto the pitch every day, they are reminded of the hardships that Fulk has overcome to coach them. Whether it's practice or game time, sunshine or rain, dusk or darkness, turf field or grass, home or away, the Lions have a force guiding them stronger than anything the Sunshine State Conference has ever seen.
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy is good
news for people who have
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Studies show that this
type of therapy can help you feel better.1
Cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches you how to change your thinking and
fears that prevent you from planning and managing your activities
realistically. Research shows that people who have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can improve when they
learn about their ability to control their health and then take steps to do
Some facts about
cognitive-behavioral therapy:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people who have CFS
Dream analysis and examination of the
subconscious mind are part of psychoanalysis. The correct answer is b. The
techniques used in cognitive-behavioral therapy involve counseling, teaching,
and coaching.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people who have
CFS recognize thoughts and fears that prevent them from planning and managing
their activities realistically. Then, they can face their illness realistically
and figure out how to improve.
Continue to Why?
The people with
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) who have the best
chance of improvement are those who remain as active as possible and who seek
to have some control over their illness. A therapist can help you do that. For
example, you may believe that any activity that causes fatigue will make your
illness worse. You may be afraid to expend energy for fear of having a
Because a cognitive-behavioral therapist helps you work
on your thinking patterns and on the way you react to problems, you can learn
to let go of beliefs and fears about CFS that may be contributing to inactivity
and despair. With therapy, you can learn how to calm your mind and your body so
that you can feel better, think more clearly, and make better decisions.
Any activity that makes you tired should be avoided
because it will only make your illness worse.
Thinking that "any activity that makes you
tired should be avoided because it will make your illness worse" is exactly the
kind of belief that a cognitive-behavioral therapist can help you
Continue to How?
For most people, therapy
usually consists of weekly 1-hour visits over the course of just a few weeks
or months. Longer-term and/or more frequent therapy is available for those who
need it. Here are some of the techniques a cognitive-behavioral therapist may
teach you:
Therapy can be expensive and may not be covered by
insurance. But the fact that it is usually short-term helps keep the cost
Cognitive-behavioral therapists use self-help
techniques to teach people who have CFS how to manage their lives more effectively
by setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and learning to be
The goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy is to
learn how to manage chronic fatigue syndrome by studying your symptoms and
coming up with a management system for coping with them.
Continue to Where?
Talk with your doctor
If you're wondering whether cognitive-behavioral
therapy is for you, take this information with you when you visit your doctor
and talk about it.
Return to topic:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CitationsReid S, et al. (2011). Chronic fatigue syndrome, search date March 2010. BMJ Clinical Evidence. Available online: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.Other Works ConsultedWhite PD, et al. (2011). Comparison of adaptive pacing therapy, cognitive behaviour
therapy, graded exercise therapy, and specialist medical care
for chronic fatigue syndrome (PACE): A randomised trial. Lancet, 377(9768): 823–826.
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January 18, 2013
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The Sixteen and Harry Christophers
Peterborough Cathedral
Friday 13 June 7:30pm
The Choral Pilgrimage 2014
Front Nave £20
Rear Nave £15
Side Aisles (Restricted View) £10
Please note that wheelchair availability for this concert is limited. Please contact the box office on 01904658338 to discuss requirements and book tickets.
In 2014 The Sixteen revisits the golden age of
Renaissance polyphony in England, presenting a
stunning programme of music by John Sheppard,
Richard Davy and William Mundy. Britain''s glorious
historic buildings provide the perfect setting to
experience the magical sonorities of works such as
Mundy''s Vox patris and Sheppard''s Gaude, gaude.
Concert Programme
Sheppard: Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria
Mundy: Adolescentulus sum ego
Davy: O Domine caeli terraeque
Sheppard: Libera nos I and II
Sheppard: In manus tuas I
Davy: Ah, mine heart, remember thee well
Sheppard: In manus tuas III
Mundy: Vox patris caelestis
Please note that concessions are not available to senPlease note that doors will open to the audience at 6.30pm.
An informal pre-concert talk will take place at 7.00pm in the same venue as the performance.
Please note that concessions are not available to senior citizens but half price tickets are available to those who are registered disabled and to their carers, jobseekers, students and under 18's.For more information visit www.thesixteen.com


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|November 10, 2010
Volume 12, Issue 23
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A Need to Suction?
I do not suction my babies routinely; I feel this procedure is a man-made thing. When I birth my babies, I turn them over onto their stomachs with their heads down and brush up their backs and they will spit up what they need to. With suctioning of any kind mucus, as well as meconium, is forced down the throat. Unless you plan to intubate and suction with a vacuum tube, like in the hospital, the only meconium you will be suctioning will be down the esophagus. This is traumatic to the baby and throws him into the vagal response, which increases his respiration and heart rate at a critical time when he should be stabilizing.
I find that most of the meconium that babies will spit up is in a large mucus plug, tinged with the meconium, within the first six to eight hours after birth. If baby's respiration is slightly elevated above normal, a small amount of sterile water can be given to him, and he will soon spit up a large mucus plug and be just fine. If you are concerned that baby may have aspirated meconium, about the only thing you can do is watch for signs of infection if you do not plan to intubate and suction.
— Cathy O'Bryant
Jan's Corner: Guest Column by Joy Paley
Traumatic Birth and the Request for a Cesarean
As you already know, birth is a powerful experience, one that has the potential to be either incredibly uplifting and fulfilling or psychologically and physically damaging. Midwives are intent on making the experience the former by providing loving, individualized care. But what about women who have already had a traumatic birth?
There are many different aspects of a birth—use of forceps, unrelieved pain, c-section, or a perceived loss of control during the birth for example—that may cause a mother to classify her birth as "traumatic." Research has shown that once a woman has undergone a traumatic birth, she is more likely to request a cesarean for the birth of her next baby.(1) In one Hong Kong study, 24% of women chose elective cesarean after their first birth and a quarter of these women reported "intense fear of vaginal birth" as their reason for electing to have a cesarean.
Midwives have a special place in reaching out to and educating women who have experienced a traumatic first birth. Patti Gardner, CNM, wrote in the Journal of Perinatal Education about what can be done to help these mothers have a fulfilling, normal subsequent birth.(2) Gardner noted that counseling can have dramatic effects for women who have had a previous traumatic birth and are planning to deliver by cesarean. After short-term talk-therapy, many of these women change their minds and choose to deliver vaginally. Midwives involved in education or prenatal care should keep this in mind.
Letting women remember and grieve over their first, traumatic birth experiences in a private setting with someone she trusts is key to helping her move forward, and midwives can provide this type of support. Education also is important. Some women may be under the impression that a cesarean is safer than vaginal birth. Others do not fully understand what a cesarean entails or realize that a c-section is a major surgery that poses dangers to the birthing woman as well as her baby. Once women are informed about the reality of cesarean birth, many will choose the safer route and birth their babies vaginally.
However, many of these women may never come into contact with a midwife. Most have birthed their babies in a hospital setting, choosing obstetricians over midwives. It is important for doctors whose patients are requesting cesarean surgeries to recognize that this request may belie a deeper psychological trauma associated with giving birth. Obstetricians need to refer these women to a counselor or, even better, to a midwife. After all, studies have shown that women who give birth in hospitals with a midwife have lower rates of intervention than those who birth with an obstetrician, with the same safety for baby and less trauma for mom.(3)
— Joy Paley blogs for An Apple a Day (http://emersonmerrick.blogspot.com) and writes about nursing school choices for the Guide to Healthcare Schools. Joy graduated from Stanford University in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in science, technology and society. She also was selected as a 2010 Levinthal fellow, which honors Stanford undergraduates for exceptional work in fiction or poetry. When she's not reading or writing, Joy likes to work on crafty projects or spend time outside. She is currently living in Berkeley, California.
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Psychological Abuse Linked to Postpartum Depression
A study recently published in The Lancet shows a link between postpartum depression and domestic violence, particularly psychological violence by intimate partners, during pregnancy. Researchers followed 1,000 Brazilian women from their third trimester through their early postpartum weeks. The women who reported that their intimate partners had physically or sexually abused them during pregnancy were more than three times more likely to have postpartum depression. Women who had experienced psychological violence, such as intimidation or humiliation, were even more likely to suffer from postpartum depression.
— Ludermir, Ana B., et al. 2010. Violence against women by their intimate partner during pregnancy and postnatal depression: a prospective cohort study. Lancet 376(9744): 903–10.
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Horse Birth
Sandy was a small Appaloosa bred to a large Tennessee Walking Horse. The birth took longer than usual due to the size of the foal, but we felt that giving her lots of space and time to work it out on her own was best, despite the suspected dystocia. The only real "assistance" she needed (if any) was having the amniotic sac removed from the foal's face when his head crowned and presented. He began breathing right away, 30–40 minutes before the birth of the rest of his body, so I felt justified in that action.
Sandy labored long on the ground and began to birth the foal while lying down. I found the situation extremely interesting in so many ways, watching her movements and seeing her really working with the birth, shifting her position with contractions and staying calmmmmm. She didn't fight, resist or panic at the difficulty of her task; she simply worked with the birth as instinct guided her.
Three of us were there, quietly, quietly: Marion and John—my adult children—and I, trusting birth and feeling like guardians of the moment. We frequently exchanged knowing glances, awed by the miracle and honored that she allowed us to be there. Horses seldom birth when people are around, preferring the safety of solitude to the perils of intervention. We have always been fortunate to have unique trusting relationships with the animals on our farm. This was one of those times, and though typical to our lives, it was nonetheless a uniquely remarkable event that seemed almost suspended in time. It was perfect in so many ways, until interference nearly spoiled it.
A woman who was driving by erroneously saw the situation as an emergency. Answering an unsolicited (but well-intended?) call to duty, she brought her car to a screeching halt and ran toward us in hysterical panic. To our amazement (and dismay!) she covered five acres with Olympic speed, scaling an electric fence without noticing the voltage, yelling at jet engine decibels with an auctioneer's aggravating articulation—completely shattering serenity. She was clearly disturbed and overwrought by what she was seeing us not doing and anxious to remedy the entire situation with her obviously needed expert opinions.
"Do something! Aren't you going to do something? Why aren't you doing something?! The baby is stuck, can't you see that? Hurry—call the vet—he's going to die! You've got to grab hold and pull him out! Don't you have a winch?"
Sadly, her reaction was not unexpected or uncommon, so none of us was critically surprised. Due to poor education regarding the normal nature of birth, people often panic for want of a more educated and calm point of view. Our uninvited visitor was no exception and we understood her typical "reasons" for fear, though we did not share them ourselves.
Serene in Marion's comforting and trusted company, Sandy hardly noticed the disturbance. She continued working and after some time, she finally stood up. She employed gravity and allowed the weight of the foal's body to help her help him to emerge; and he did, beautifully. The foal was safely birthed and we all felt emotionally charged.
— Casey Makela
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A: Last month I experienced incredible rectal pain and intestinal cramping at one week postpartum with my second child after a smooth labor. I was impacted and having difficulty pooping. I started to get small hemorrhoids, which I treated with extra fluids, Vitamin E capsules, juice and fruit puree. I also went to see my chiropractor and physical therapist as soon as possible. The chiropractor adjusted and released a great deal in my lower back, which immediately made a huge difference and eliminated the pain. My physical therapist specializes in women's health and pelvic floor dysfunction, and worked externally on my pelvic floor. I believe that it is a skeletal/muscular issue that occurs after carrying a baby. A friend developed a rectal fissure at three weeks postpartum with her first child, and had severe pain for months. After my experience last month, she now believes that her fissure could have been resolved (or prevented) with early chiropractic and/or physical therapy care.
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ENGLAND are calling for a Bridgwater College student after he was selected for the national deaf football team squad.
Ben Martin, who studies the Level 3 Diploma in Coaching Football in Community Settings at Bridgwater College, which is linked to the Bristol City Community Trust, will meet up with the squad at the end of May for training in London, where he will prepare for a friendly fixture against Italy Deaf Team, playing centre back.
Ben, 24, of Bristol, said: "The college coaching course is the only reason I was playing centre back and I now feel confident enough to play for a national team, especially as I've scored a few goals for the college team already.
"It must be in my blood as I've watched my father many times when he played centre back for his local team and won player of the season few times in his career.
"Playing in internationals is the next big step for me, and I'd like to say thank you to the students, tutors, friends and families who have given me so much support for this past two years of coaching.
"I couldn't explain how I'm feeling right now – I'm over the moon."
John Murphy, programme manager, said: "Ben has been a mature student on the football coaching programme, being very conscious of time management and organisation – both key qualities for a football coach.
"He has developed a nice coaching style coupled with good knowledge, and will be a fine football coach who is able to work with lots of different age groups.
"He has developed lots of confidence and selfesteem, and has been able to support other learners on his course and share his knowledge with them."


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ARE YOU READY? Hungry Girl makes her debut appearance on Cooking Channel this weekend! (We'll be tuning in on Saturday at 4pm ET / 3pm CT.)
Are you ready for pizza? Aren't we all … Hungry Girl's tips, tricks and low-cal recipes make the indulging totally guilt-free.
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• Restaurant Survival Guides?
• Emergency Snacks?
• Faux-fried Foods? (You won't believe it's not fried…)
• Smart Swaps and Food Exchanges?
• Calorie Bargains? (A food that's totally worth it)
• Food Shockers?
• Hot Couples and Trios? (2- and 3-ingredient recipes!)
• Zazzles?! (You'll just have to tune in…)
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Dolley Madison Library Receives Green Building Certification
April 12, 2012
Contact: Ben Boxer, DPWES-Capital Facilities, 703-324-5253, TTY 711
Dolley Madison Library Receives Green Building Certification
News Highlights:
- Fairfax County's Dolley Madison Library has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
- The building's green design features will strive to reduce the building's energy usage by about 20 percent and water usage by about 30 percent when compared to conventionally-designed facilities of its size.
- Fairfax County has a total of 11 LEED® certified buildings – six of which have received LEED® Gold certifications
Fairfax County's Dolley Madison Library has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The county worked collaboratively with the local community to maintain a compact environmental footprint that would allow the facility to blend into the parkland that surrounds it. The 19,000-square-foot facility also incorporates a number of "green" features that will strive to reduce energy usage by about 20 percent and water usage by about 30 percent per year when compared to conventionally-designed buildings of its size.
Key green design features include low-flow and sensor-operated toilets and faucets, energy-efficient lighting fixtures, large windows to maximize natural lighting and the installation of a "green" roof.
The library, located next to a Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area, is the first in Fairfax County to utilize a "green" roof. Vegetation covers approximately one-third of the building and provides a number of environmental benefits, including:
- Reducing the amount of stormwater that runs into streams, rivers and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.
- Absorbing air pollution and carbon dioxide.
- Reducing the energy needed to cool the building in the summer.
The Dolley Madison Library is the eleventh county building to receive certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the sixth gold-rated county building, and is the third library to achieve this status.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a green building policy for county facilities in 2008. The policy requires that buildings with more than 10,000 square feet be constructed to meet minimum green building standards, if not exceed them. The policy applies to the design and construction of new county buildings and renovations or additions to existing county buildings.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – The women's basketball team (10-8, 5-3 SSC) topped the Rollins College Tars (11-4, 2-5 SSC) 52-48 on Saturday afternoon from the Bowman Center. The win for the Lions was the first win over Rollins since the 1997-98 season when the Lions beat the Tars in Winter Park.
In the win Saint Leo had three players score in double figures—with Teresa Manigrasso and Kinnara Lewis scoring 18 and 17 points, respectively. Keishara Green contributed 11 points and nine rebounds, while Chelsea Connelly tied her career high after with 16 rebounds.
The first half was the Kinnara Lewis show as the sophomore from Miami dominated the Tars—going 3-for-6 from behind the arc and totaling a game-high 13 first half points to lead her squad into the half with a 30-17 lead. Manigrasso added nine points and three assists, while leading the defensive effort in the half with two steals. Green—with confidence carrying over from her double-double performance against Eckerd—tallied six points and four rebounds in the opening period.
The Lions were outscored in the second half, but continued to come up with baskets when they needed them. Leading by as many as 15 at one point, the Tars came roaring back to get within three with 5:27 remaining. Following a Manigrasso jumper, Lewis scored the next four points to stretch the Saint Leo lead back to nine. The Tars were able to make one final run and cut the lead to four with under a minute to play, but the Lions were able to hold off the Tars to earn their fifth Sunshine State Conference win.
Saint Leo dominated the Tars in the paint—outscoring them 26-8 in the key. The Lions were also able to capitalize on some steals, as they scored 11 points off of Tars' turnovers and 10 points on fast breaks.
The women's basketball team gets back in action next Saturday, Feb. 2 when they travel to Ft. Lauderdale to take on the Nova Southeastern Sharks. Tipoff is slated for 2:00 p.m.
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There are different stages of aging. A comprehensive action plan will enable you to become an effective advocate for your aging loved ones. First, you need to assess your loved one's situation, overcome objections and then create and implement a blueprint for care.
One family's story: At a crisis point
A middle-aged man shared with me that his aging parents (both in their 80s) were still in their own home. He was concerned for their safety and well-being. His stepmother has multiple sclerosis and is legally blind. His dad is her primary caregiver, but he is starting to have cognitive issues. Because she needs a watchful companion whenever she leaves the house, his stepmother isn't getting out much. Their home is two stories, and that presents some "aging-in-place" concerns.
Dad does the shopping but won't make grocery lists, forgets the few things Mom requests and then gets angry if she points out his forgetfulness. Dad is unwilling to accept help and will not logically discuss the issues at hand.
The man's stepmother is difficult and often triggers arguments with his dad.
The son has found scorched pans. The once-well-stocked pantry is looking sketchy; there's an odd mix of staples, making healthy meal preparations difficult.
Dad is not transferring funds correctly because he has been complaining about bank-overdraft fees.
The son is concerned and wants to know what to do.
Often, families wait until there is a crisis to take action and seek help. There are important conversations and preparations that should take place while your parents are fully competent.
First, determine their wishes. The topics for discussion: their physical risks, nutrition, safety, transportation, home maintenance, medical care, socialization, financial stability and potential temporary and long-term care and living solutions.
Second, review their daily activities. In a family meeting, discuss the types of assistance available. Are their personal needs being met? What financial resources are available for care and assistance? Do they have long-term-care insurance? What are their wishes concerning life-sustaining measures? Would they qualify for government assistance?
Step-by-step solutions
For the concerned son, I suggested he make a list of their doctors and medications and set up a series of medical, financial and legal appointments. With memory issues, a medical assessment is the place to start.
On the legal and financial front, it's desirable to have a signed medical directive, a durable power-of-attorney for health care and another for financial matters, and a properly written last will and testimony, which will avert disagreements over the estate.
Another key decision for the son: Where can his parents safely and comfortably live? Should they stay in their home?
Seattle has a bounty of credible senior-living facilities. In this case, we told the son to consider caregivers in the home and to investigate assisted-living providers and adult family homes. Assessing the best senior-living options requires time and diligent research.
Through the son's efforts, medical evaluations were completed and the medical staff arranged for an additional evaluation by a social worker.
To buy time and to complete his research on senior-living options, the son hired temporary in-home caregivers. The caregivers did the grocery shopping, prepared meals and provided safe transportation for outings and doctors' appointments.
After completing his research, the son made two decisions. He decided that, after using in-home care providers, his dad and stepmother could afford to stay in their home for the foreseeable future and have the help they need.
If maneuvering about in their two-story house becomes problematic, he found a senior-living facility with an excellent reputation. His parents can afford to live there, and the facility guarantees a continuation of care: If and when they transition from private-pay to state-provided financial aid, they can continue to reside there.
These decisions are better made when one is not in crisis mode. While your parents are able, have the all-important conversations about care and living transitions.
MARLA BECK is the founder and president of Andelcare Inc., which provides in-home eldercare. Beck was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as Washington's 2012 Small Business Person of the Year. Submit questions by calling (206) 838-1844 or via e-mail to email@example.com.


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TRIBUTES have been pouring in for an "amazing" mother of two who has died suddenly at the age of 32.
Sarah Groves died at Musgove Park Hospital last Monday after what the family is describing as a sudden illness.
She was the daughter of Chris and Christine Groves of Furze Close, Bridgwater, and sister to Paul and Martin.
Sarah was the office manager at Chris Groves Associates, a family- run tree surgery business in Wellington.
A close family friend told the Mercury: "Sarah will be sorely missed by everyone."
She added: "The family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support but would also like to be given time alone to grieve."
Roz Brennan posted on Sarah Groves' Facebook: "God bless you Sarah you were such a free spirit.
"I shall miss your fun and banter – you made me laugh all the time!
"I hope to see you again one day. Sleep well."
Sarah Lou Newbery also posted to Sarah Groves' Facebook and said: "Words cannot describe what your family and friends are going through.
"I hope they take comfort in knowing how lovely you were and what a fun and a truly amazing person you were and very loved by all who knew you.
"You were taken far too early. Your kindness and love will be forever shown in your two lovely children."
Kate Durham posted to Sarah Groves: "My heart was truly broken today.
"You were an amazing lady. I am so grateful that I could call you my friend.
"You rest now with the angels."
Kim Gardener posted: "A beautiful, intelligent young woman who will be missed.
"Sarah's children are a credit to the love and attention she gave them and she will still be there to watch over them.
"Never forgotten and always in our hearts."
The funeral will be held at Taunton Crematorium on Monday (February 3) at 1pm. Family flowers only.


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Not going anywhere this summer? Don't worry, we have you covered! Join us and take a picture in front of our Green Screen to create a vacation photo that you can print out and brag to all your friends about. Romp through Rome. Picture yourself at the Pyramids. Sail the Seven Seas. The world is yours, now picture yourself in it! This event is part of the Summer Reading Program.
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Think fewer cars in the city, towering skyscrapers and thick residential development along key suburban transport corridors and you have an idea of how Brisbane is going to develop over the next 20 years.
Extensive subtropical landscaping across major lifestyle hubs and a renewed focus on public transport are other key features of the new draft City Plan 2012, due to be passed on to the state government for approval.
But what does the plan actually look like? How will it affect you? We've mapped the major aspects of the draft plan to paint a picture of Brisbane's development.
The result reveals a shoring up of the identities of Brisbane's high-profile pockets, such as the city centre, South Brisbane, Woolloongabba and Fortitude Valley and the confirmation of major centres at Chermside, Indooroopilly and Upper Mount Gravatt as primary sponges for suburban growth.
- Travelling the major transport corridors
- The City Centre: fewer cars, more trees
- Life at The Valley, in The Gabba and along The Bank
And while the plan doesn't depart dramatically from the preceding blueprint – City Plan 2000 – in terms of storey allowances and zoning, it does confirm the locations of several major growth nodes on vital transport routes snaking out from the CBD.
The nodes are to bear the brunt of increased residential densities and will see new and in-fill development to meet the council's aim of an additional 156,000 dwellings before 2031 brought about by a booming population.
Greater employment densities at these nodes will also see a good share of the 290,000 new jobs allowed for in the plan centred in the areas, though the draft flags congestion and transport as serious issues that would affect this outcome.
But where are these nodes?
Travelling the major transport corridors
A look at the draft City Plan 2012 map reveals the major transport corridors supporting the heaviest growth outside the CBD and established major centres.
Of the nine corridors in the plan, four are likely to require significant government spending on transport and other infrastructure to support projected growth.
According to the plan, the Brisbane north-east rail corridor, which spans Bowen Hills to Northgate, will need more investment in transport networks, with the Western Orbital Motorway project, Gateway Arterial system and north-west rail corridor outlined as priority projects.
The high-profile Cross River rail project – a scaled-back $4.5 billion version of which is currently being considered by Infrastructure Australia – is identified as essential to the development of the Brisbane south rail corridor, which stretches from the Princess Alexandra Hospital to Coopers Plains.
Transport constraints relating to the Walter Taylor Bridge will hamper development along Brisbane's south-west rail corridor, while the plan also calls for an investigation of an expanded bus network between the University of Queensland and Moggill Road, and the local rail link to the city.
Meanwhile, much of the transport needs along the Enoggera Road and north-west rail corridor, stretching from Kelvin Grove to Mitchelton, are expected to be met by the duplication of the railway due to be completed next year.
However, the draft does identify significant capacity constraints at intersections in the area and recommends further investigation into augmenting local roads.
The City Centre: fewer cars, more trees
As flagged by Fairfax Media, the shape of the city in the future will rest on pedestrian access, public transport expansion and the continued development of various focused precincts.
Carrying on in a similar vein to City Plan 2000, the Brisbane's CBD of the future will see "a reduced dependence on private vehicle usage" driven by the commitment prohibit any more public car parking and restrictions on parking in new developments.
The anti-car push affects people who live in the city – a number set to sky rocket according to population estimates – with the draft plan warning "inner-city residents should not expect the same provision of on-site car parking as in other residential areas of Brisbane".
The plan says city locals "should not have the same need for private car use" as their counterparts in the suburbs.
Residents and workers can also expect to see the city skyline continue its upwards trajectory, with the draft reinforcing the CBD "as the only major high rise commercial area in the city with no limit on the height of towers that may be built in non-sensitive areas."
Building heights remain limited by flight paths to 274m but in keeping with the established trend that brought forward monoliths such as the Soleil and Infinity towers the plan places emphasis on "larger towers rather than a greater number of smaller towers".
But any new development will have to provide public places for festivals and cultural and community events, be landscaped with subtropical vegetation and offer shade – the plan calls for continuous cover around the CBD.
Life at The Valley, in The Gabba and along The Bank
Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba, New Farm and South Brisbane/South Bank continue to develop as the city's key lifestyle destinations with the draft plan affirming their distinct identities and entrenching their "hot-spot" reputations.
There's little change to height restrictions across these areas compared to those outlined in the existing City Plan 2000, which saw buildings skyrocket upwards. The development of South Brisbane and Woolloongabba as secondary city centres is assured with confirmation that buildings up to 30 storeys high, with the recent approval of the three-tower Chalk Hotel development at Stanley Street an example of what's to come.
Vulture Street in West End are set to see more shade and greenery, with the redevelopment of the old Absoe site on Boundary Street under a 15-storey height cap to bring "vibrant village atmospheres", a new urban plaza or public space and a new CityGlider station on Mollison Street.
Commuters can also look forward to development of the South Bank rail and bus stations, with the future development of the Parmalat site at the Kurilpa Bridge planned as "a mixed-use landmark for Brisbane".
Meanwhile Fortitude Valley's identity as a multi-dimensional, "nationally recognised destination" of new and old buildings, laneways and cultures remains intact, even as concentrated residential development in the precinct's heart combined with a new building standards policy announced by council moves to alter the grunge appeal of the area forever.
The new draft City Plan 2012 is currently before council. It will be up for final debate on Friday, before a vote will likely see it approved and passed from City Hall to the state department.


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A FUNDRAISING night in memory of Darwen nursery nurse Sarah Glover raised £3,300 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Miss Glover, 36, of Blackburn Road, died from cervical cancer in February at East Lancashire Hospice.
Close friend Michelle Clarke, 34, one of a group of fundraising friends dubbed 'Sarah's Angel's' organised the event at AFC Darwen earlier this month.
The night included live music, a DJ set, raffle and auction which alone made more than £900, boosted by the donation of a signed Blackburn Rovers shirt.
Michelle said: "The event was a massive success and I'd like to thank everyone who came along to be part of it and making it so special.
"I would also like to give a special mention to all businesses in the Darwen area who where more than happy to donate prizes for the raffle and auction.
"It was a privilege to have a friend like Sarah and it seems only right to support a charity that was very close to Sarah's heart and the hearts of her family and friends."


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Yucky Halloween Monster Toes
This craft will be one of the favorite foods on the kids' Halloween table. Everything yucky is the fare of the day.
Cocktail weiners
Flour Tortilla
Be sure to have adult supervision when using sharp knives and hot ovens.
Just take a package of cocktail weiners and cut a 90 degree 'fingernail notch' in the tip of each one.
Starting about 1/3 of the way down from the 'notch', wrap each of the weiners with a 3/4 inch wide X 5 inch long strip of flour tortilla, layering as you go down like you would wrap an Ace bandage.
Secure with toothpick and bake at 350 for 8 minutes. (Just long enough to warm through.)
Remove from oven and place a small dollop of ketchup into each 'finger notch' to give the appearance of blood.
The kids love them and so will you! They disappear really fast.
Add these treats to your Halloween Buffet:
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Presentations by Carestream scientists include:
* "Maximizing Lesion Conspicuity in Chest Radiography: Application of Low-Energy X-rays with Rib-contrast Suppression," Monday, Nov. 26, from 10:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m. in Room S403A
* "Task-Specific Dose Reduction for Neonatal Chest Imaging Using a CsI Direct Radiographic (DR) Detector," Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 3:15 p.m.-3:25 p.m. in Room S102AB
* "Neonatal and Pediatric, Portable, Digital-Radiographic AP Chest Imaging: Weight-specific kVp Selection to Optimize Effective Dose and Image Quality," Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 4:55 p.m.-5:05 p.m. in Room S102AB
* "On Rib Suppression Technique for an Enhanced Interpretation of Chest Radiographs," Friday, Nov. 30, from 11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Room S403B.
NIH Presentations
In addition, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers are giving three RSNA presentations that involve use of Carestream's new lesion management application, which is pending 510(k) clearance: "Semi-Automatic Target Lesion Localization, Segmentation and RECIST Measurements on Serial CT Studies," "Optimizing Efficiency and Consistency of Metastatic Disease Treatment Evaluation Using CT Semi-Automated Lesion Analysis," and Comparison of Tumor Size Measurements in Simulated Metastatic Lesions on Serial CT in a Phantom."
Carestream's lesion management application, which is pending 510(k) approval, is intended to help radiologists measure a lesion and compare it to previous findings in an MR or CT scan. This precise data comparison tool is being designed for oncology exams and will help provide faster localization, measurements, and follow-up that can help minimize subjective variation and enhance consistency.
In addition, a Carestream healthcare IT expert will present at RSNA's Mobile Connect, a new offering where technology experts will be on hand to help physicians get the most out of their mobile device. Carestream's presentation, "Easy, Secure Image Access and Sharing for Enterprises, Radiologists, Physicians and Patients," is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 25, from 12:10 p.m.-12:30 p.m. in the RSNA Services Area (Level 3, Lakeside Center).
Carestream will display its latest medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions in the South Building Hall A as part of the tradeshow conducted during the RSNA meeting. For more information please visit www.carestream.com/rsna.
About Carestream Health
Carestream Health is a worldwide provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions; X-ray film and digital X-ray systems for non-destructive testing; and advanced materials for the precision films and electronics markets.
For more information about the company's broad portfolio of products, solutions and services, please contact your Carestream Health representative or visit www.carestream.com.
CARESTREAM is a trademark of Carestream Health.


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A WOLLESCOTE road was closed for several hours after volunteers from a Stourbridge environmental group discovered what they believed could be a grenade during a clean-up session.
Members of Transition Stourbridge's River Stour Clear Water Project were moving a large mattress that had been pulled out of Ludgebridge brook, off Wollescote Road, when they discovered the device underneath it at around 10.45am on Sunday.
Rosanne Adams, project co-ordinator, said: "Someone who had army connections said it should be checked out so the police were called."
She said officers quickly blocked off the area while investigations took place but despite talk of bomb squads, the volunteers weren't worried.
Mrs Adams added: "One of the police officers decided to have another look at it and realised he probably recognised it from an old Austin car he had some 13 years before."
She said once his suspicions were confirmed, the area was re-opened, although it was too late for the group to continue their tidying mission.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "A photo of the object was taken and sent to explosives specialists for visual analysis whilst the area was cordoned off by police as a precaution.
"The bomb disposal team assessed the device and concluded it to be a hydropneumatic suspension from a motor vehicle and it was taken to a local waste recycling centre for disposal."


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|Course URL:
|Instructional Mode:
|05/27/2014 - 07/03/2014
|Course Requirements:
|Students will be contacted by their instructor by UH email before the first day of instruction. Students must check their UH email for course correspondence before the first day of instruction.
|Course Prerequisites:
|ENG 21 or 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Recommended prep: 2 years of high school algebra.
|Course Description:
|Stresses macroeconomics with emphasis on modern theory of income determination indicating how and why incomes, production, employment and price levels fluctuate; the structure of the banking system and it role in the economy; and public policy questions arising from changes in these aggregates (Formerly ECON 150)
|McConnell: macro 19/e with enhanced WebCT epack access code - Package ISBN #0073486078
Books may be purchased at the Leeward CC bookstore or ordered online at http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/lcc/home.aspx. If you do not have access to the Internet or unable to travel to the bookstore, you may also order by phone at 1-800-UHBOOKS
|Technical Requirements:
|The Internet allows students to take a course at home using a personal computer. Familiarity with using a computer and basic Internet skills (browsing, sending e-mail, saving/sending files) is required. Students must have a computer with Internet access. Depending on the online course, students may be required to log in at a specific day and time or at anytime. Students taking an online course should always contact their instructor after registration or prior to the first day of class to get detailed information regarding the course.
Minimum Computer Hardware/Software Requirements:
It is also required that you obtain a UH Email account. Please go to the following URL for more information: http://www.hawaii.edu/askus/563
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|Additional Notes:
|Alternate Technology Access Plan: In registering for a Distance Education course (Cable or Web) the student is responsible for finding immediate alternate access to a computer with Internet connectivity or cable television should that student experience technical difficulties. Technical difficulties can include but are not limited to problems with a student's computer hardware/software; inoperability of a student's VCR or DVR; or lack of service by a student's Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Cable Provider. Technical issues do not constitute the extension of an assignment, project, quiz or exam deadline unless agreed upon by the instructor.
An Alternate Technology Access Plan will be made by the student prior to the start of the semester and should be implemented immediately upon encountering technical difficulties. The student is required to continue course work as a result of having an alternate plan of access while independently resolving any technical issues with hardware/software, VCR/DVD, ISP, or Cable Provider.
|Wednesday, February 26, 2014 14:38:41