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In addition to coming with a lot of emotion and feelings, personal injury cases also come with a lot of questions. Here are some of the questions we hear the most at Cristobal Galindo Law.
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How much does it cost to get a personal injury attorney?
Most cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. This means the injured victim or the victim's family members are not responsible for any attorney's fees or court costs until after a settlement is reached. This also means that the attorney does not get paid unless a recovery is made.
A personal injury lawyer fronts the litigation expenses, court costs and filing fees, and gets repaid out of the recovery amount.
By working on a contingency fee basis, the lawyer has an incentive to work the case as efficiently and effectively as possible since he or she does not get paid unless the case is won.
What is the Statute of Limitations for a personal injury claim?
In Texas, you have two years to file a personal injury claim.
A statute of limitations is an amount of time you have to file a claim from the date of your accident. After the amount of time allowed by the statute has passed, you are not allowed to file a claim for that accident except in certain circumstances. The statute of limitation begins to "run" from the date your accident occurred. That means the two year time period is calculated beginning with the day the accident happened. In some cases, when you can't notice your injury right away, the time to file a claim is calculated from the time begins when you could have or should have known about your injury.
If you are injured, don't wait two years to contact one of the experienced attorneys at The Law Office of Cristobal M. Galindo, P.C.
What is tire separation?
That is when the tread comes off the rest of the tire. This can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and many times results in catastrophic injuries.
One minute you are driving normally, and the next you don't have any tread on your tire. The tread is what keeps the tire connected to the road, it's what grips the road. If that is not there, you have little chance of controlling your vehicle.
If you have had a tire separation give us a call.
I fell while shopping, but I'm not sure if my fall is considered a slip and fall accident. What are some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents in Houston?
The term "slip and fall accident" is a general term that describes a type of event that has the potential to cause serious injury. Sometimes these accidents are referred to as trip and fall accidents.
No matter what the term is, property owners are obligated to keep their premises safe from the risk of falling for their patrons. Some safety requirements include warnings of potentially dangerous areas, and keeping the facility properly maintained—including handrails, walkways, stairs, and more.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Houston
When you go shopping in Houston, it's understandable that you assume that hazards will be well marked and quickly taken care of to prevent the risk of harm to you, the patron. When that doesn't happen, you may have a case against the property owner whose carelessness hurt you.
Here are a few ways slip and fall accidents happen:
- Slip on water or spilled food in an unmarked puddle on the ground or floor
- Trip over debris left in a walkway
- Slip, or trip on uneven surfaces that are not properly marked
- Dangerous construction or work sites that cause people to fall
- Safety gear, such as handrails and guardrails, that are not properly maintained
- Cracked or broken sidewalks, flooring, stairs, or escalators
Often accidents of this nature cause serious injuries, such as broken hips, traumatic brain injuries, severe lacerations, tears, sprains, or strains. Unfortunately, accidents like these could and should have been prevented.
If you have fallen because of one of these situations or a similar instance, you may have a case against the owner or manager of the property. Knowing how to fight these cases can be difficult. We're happy to meet with you to discuss your case in greater detail to let you know what your options are. Schedule an appointment with our Houston slip and fall attorney Cris Galindo to learn more about what you can do to protect your family against having to pay the price for high medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Help! I was badly hurt in an accident at work. What type of evidence do I need to document a work injury in Houston?
Getting injured on the job is very scary. You're smart to be thinking about what kind of records you need in order to document your work injury. With the right evidence, you can get the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and more.
Documents Needed When Filing a Houston Work Injury Claim
Filing any type of injury claim requires a lot of work and a lot of evidence. You must prove a number of things in order for your employer to cover all of your costs, such as how the injury happened, and that the injury happened as a result of an accident at work. This is not always easy.
If your employer has workers' compensation insurance, you must battle his insurance company to get the entire settlement value that you're entitled to. If your employer does not have workers' compensation insurance, you may be put in a position where you have to battle your employer for the money needed to cover your medical bills and lost wages. Throughout all of this, you are watching your medical bills pile up and your checking account dwindle without a paycheck.
No matter how your case is handled, here are some of the most important types of documents for you to hold on to so that you get the compensation you deserve.
- Medical bills. It's not cheap to have a serious injury treated, even if you have good health insurance. Keep track of all medical bills so that you can be reimbursed for your expenses.
- Time missed from work. You are entitled to receive a portion of your lost wages. Keep a journal of how many days you were forced to miss work because of your injury, and a doctor's note to support your claim.
- Take pictures. Pictures can paint a picture of what happened. Take pictures of as much as possible that had to do with your accident, such as the place where it happened, the injuries themselves, and anything else that may tell a story of what caused your injury.
- Witness statements. Did any of your coworkers see the accident? Document their statements of what happened for the record, while it's fresh in their mind.
- A journal. A serious injury will shake up your life. Keeping track of all of the critical details may be very difficult, if not impossible. By writing in a journal every day about your health, your symptoms, your activities (or lack thereof) and more, you will have a clear record of how your injury shook your life.
Did a work injury in Houston (Link to Worksite Injuries PRACTICE AREA page) change your life? Let us know about what pieces of evidence you held on to that helped your claim in the comments below.
My car accident happened a few days ago, and the insurance adjuster is already offering a settlement. Should I accept such a fast settlement from the insurance company after my car crash in Houston?
Often an insurance adjuster will try to get you to settle your insurance claim as quickly as possible. She may claim that the reasons for doing this are to help you get the money you need more quickly and to ease the burden of fighting your insurance claim while you heal. What she doesn't tell you is how costly this can be for you in the long run.
The reason the insurance company is trying to get you to settle is because it is trying to get you to accept less than you deserve. Although it may be tempting, your answer to a fast settlement should always be no. Here's why:
- You do not know how much your medical bills will be yet. Serious injuries from a Houston car accident—such as traumatic brain injuries or back and neck damage—may not be evident within the first few days. Your body is still in shock, so some symptoms may be hiding beneath the surface, making it impossible to know they're there. If you don't know all of your injuries yet, you certainly cannot know how much your medical costs will be. Even if you do know your injuries—for instance, perhaps you broke your collarbone in the accident—you do not know how the bone will heal or whether you'll need surgery down the road.
- You may not know the full cost of your property damage. The body shop and mechanic may need more time to determine the full extent of damage to your car. In some cases, they will not know the full cost for repairs until they are already working on your vehicle. Be sure the body shop and mechanic have finalized their assessment of your car before accepting a settlement check.
- You may not be at fault for any portion of the accident. Sometimes, the adjuster will try to claim that you were at fault for a portion of the accident. This can have a major impact on how much you receive in a settlement check. If you accept a smaller check before an investigation into the crash takes place, you may lose out on a large amount of money.
You deserve to have all the answers about your car accident before you accept a settlement check from the insurance company. Don't let the insurance adjuster con you into making a fast decision about your settlement. Your future is too important for that.
If you're unsure of whether your settlement check is fair and just, it is important that you reach out to Houston TX car accident attorney Cris Galindo before accepting. By working with our family of experienced personal injury lawyers in Houston, you can be confident that the final check you accept is the one that is most fair for the pain you've had to endure. Call us at 1-888-800-1808 to speak with someone today.


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News Release
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Homeless Man Found Dead In Skid Row AreaWhat:
Media Availability
Today, Tuesday, February 21, 2012
1:30 p.m.
East 3rd Street and Crocker Avenue
LAPD Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph
LAPD's Central Division responded to a report of a possible dead body on East 3rd Street and Crocker Avenue this morning. Officers responded and discovered an apparent homeless male covered in a make-shift tent on the street dead. Homicide detectives responded to the location and conducted an investigation and have preliminarily determined that there is no evidence of foul play. It appears the man has died of unknown causes.
Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph, who works daily in the Skid Row area, will be available to discuss the issues of the Homeless living on the streets in downtown and how the discovery this morning may become a more serious issue in the future if not addressed.
For additional information please contact Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.
251 E. 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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TOLEDO CHRONICLE -Strong families and successful children will be the focus of a series of Active Parenting Classes coming up in April.
Targeted are families with children 0-five years in age.
A complimentary meal and program will be presented on Monday, April 11, Thursday, April 14, and Monday, April 18. Each session will be at the South Tama Elementary School, 1611 Country Club Dr., Tama.
Child care will be provided.
All parents attending all classes will be awarded a $25 gas card.
Reservations are due by April 6. Call 641-484-4788 to reserve a spot.
The programs are the result of a grant received by Tama County and are sponsored by Tama County S.K.I.P. (Supporting Kids In Prevention).


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| 8.9°C Dublin
UCC claimed a semi-final spot in the McGrath Cup at Cooraclare where they deservedly defeated home side Clare by three points.
The Banner, with new manager Micheál McDermott in charge for his inaugural competitive game, hit the ground running and led by four points -- 0-4 to 0-0 -- within nine minutes of the start.
Gary Brennan, Ger Quinlan, Alan Clohessy and David Tubridy all scored early on, but, amazingly, Clare didn't register a further score until after the half-time break.
In the interim, the students dug deep and landed six unanswered scores to retire with a two point-lead at the interval.
But from the resumption, Clare regained parity within a minute thanks to a pair of quick scores by David Tubridy and midfielder Laurence Healy.
UCC then resumed where they left off in the first half, taking control of matters while using the wind judiciously.
The sides were level on two occasions again before the end of the third quarter and a Paul Honohan point for UCC made it 0-9 to 0-8 in the 46th minute.
And further points from the impressive David Goold, David O'Callaghan and Sean Kiely ensured victory for UCC.
Scorers -- UCC: D Kearney, D Goold (0-3f) 0-3 each, P Honohan, S Keily 0-2 each, D O'Callaghan, B O'Driscoll (0-1f) 0-1 each. Clare: D Tubridy 0-3 (0-2 f), A Clohessy 0-2, G Brennan, G Quinlan, L Healy, P Reidy 0-1 each.
UCC -- K O'Halloran; D Og O'Donovan, E Hegarty, S Enright; D Limrick, A Greany, P Corrigan; S Keily, J Buckley; D O'Callaghan, B J O'Sullivan, D Goold; D Kearney, S Hayes, L Jennings. Subs: B O'Driscoll for O'Sullivan (17).
Clare -- J Hayes; B Cummins, S McNeilis, D Ryan; C Dunning, Gordon Kelly, Graham Kelly; L Healy, G Brennan; A Clohessy, P Reidy, G Quinlan; M Tubridy, D Neylon, D Tubridy. Subs: C Crowley for Ryan (h-t), S Flynn for Quinlan (h-t), P McMahon for M Tubridy (39), G Leahy for Neylon (48), D Daly for Dunning (50).
Ref -- J Lynch (Kerry).
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Monday, November 21, 2005
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Awww, Mr "Moose V Moose" J!
Lolz, Mozzer!
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The extermination of all those birds really hurts my heart. I understand that it's the safe thing to do since virii can mutate with the wind shifting directions, but it's just such a shame.
Thanks for posting statistics than mean something. AIDS is nowhere near to being eradicated, birds culled, people in desperate need of diagnostic tests, and politics attempting to destroy polictics. It's a mad, mad world.
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- Kellee said...
Possibly all 200 = the number of Tylenol&Codeine I will take to get through this Thanksgiving weekend.
I knew it would come in handy...
much love to you all-
PS: This has been a HARD couple of weeks..my Canadian/RTFH CD's have cheered me up on several occasions..thanks again Barb!
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- Barbara Bruederlin said...
evanonymous (that's rather brilliant, actually!) - I know, poor Mr J - I just wanted to give him a hug when he said that, he's such a dear heart. Although with those sweaters he wears perhaps that should be "deer" heart. harhar
Michelle, those bird cull numbers are staggering and heartbreaking. But then again, I eat poultry so I really can't point fingers.
Kellee, pleeeeeease take a few less than 200 tylenol! Hopefully you'll find some joy in the Thanksgiving weeekend. Glad the cds are offering some respite from the shit you've been going through. The weekend got stooopid on me so I never did make you some new mixes, but they are on the top of my list, girl!
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- Kellee said...
Oh Barb- you know I'm full of shit and have far too much bad luck going on to chance an overdose. Just another one of my sicko jokes..didn't mean to startle you. I am sure hoping for a great holiday with my family and thank you for your kind thoughts! No hurry on the muzak...don't stress yourself. Take a breather.
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- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Kellee, I know you're way to sassy to od even if it means spending the weekend with family! Have a great one!
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You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream For Halloween
This Halloween, City of Edinburgh Tours are doing something a little bit different. We are running a special Haunted Graveyard Tour. This tour will take…Read more
City of Edinburgh Tours Does the Fringe
Some people make the trip to Edinburgh just to experience it, while others unknowingly book an August holiday only to be thrown in the whirlwind…Read more
The Outlander Phenomenon and Edinburgh
Every so often an iconic novel, film or indeed television series draws the rest of the World's attention towards Scotland. In 1995 Braveheart and the…Read more
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To book a tour either click on the book a tour link above or come visit us at our police box on the royal mile.Read more
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An Insight from The Edinburgh Tourist Blog
Our double underground tour takes visitors into two underground locations in Edinburgh and allows everyone to experience a darker, less visited side of the city….Read more
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Are Your Voluntary Benefits Programs Subject to ERISA?
An employer should be cautious to not "endorse" a voluntary benefits program that the employer wants to be exempt from ERISA. The DOL's safe harbor exempting certain plans from ERISA (often called "voluntary plans") requires the sole function of the employer to be, without endorsing the program, to permit the insurer to publicize the program to employees and to collect premiums and remit them to the insurer. Federal courts have found impermissible endorsements where employers either encouraged their employees to participate in their voluntary benefits program or selected the insurer and limited eligibility criteria. For example, in October 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided a case involving whether the employer's endorsement of a volunteer disability benefits program caused it to be subject to ERISA. The Court found that (i) a reasonable employee would not view the program as being merely a third-party offering and (ii)… Continue Reading
Disability Claims Procedures
New disability benefit claims procedures regulations were issued by the DOL and became applicable to disability benefit claims filed after April 1, 2018. Employers who maintain retirement plans that provide certain disability benefits (i.e., benefits based upon a determination of disability that is made under the plan) must amend the plan's claims procedures by no later than December 31, 2018, to reflect the required changes in disability claims administration. These regulations do not apply to retirement plans that provide disability benefits that are based upon a determination of disability made outside of the plan (e.g., disability determinations made by the Social Security Administration or by the administrator of the employer's long-term disability plan).
April 1 Effective Date for New Disability Benefit Claims Procedures
Employers sponsoring employee plans that provide "disability benefits" are reminded that the new disability benefit claims procedures, as issued by the DOL under ERISA (the "Disability Procedures"), are applicable to disability benefit claims filed after April 1, 2018. According to the DOL, a benefit is a "disability benefit" under ERISA's claims regulations (including the Disability Procedures) if the plan conditions the availability of the benefit upon evidence of the participant's disability. The Disability Procedures may thus apply not only to long-term and short-term disability plans that are subject to ERISA, but also to other types of ERISA benefit plans, such as group health plans and qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, if the plan provides benefits that are based upon a determination of disability that is made under the plan. (See our prior blog post for more details regarding impacted plans.) Plan sponsors should ensure that (i) the claims procedures of… Continue Reading
New ERISA Claims Procedures for Disability Benefits Effective April 1, 2018
The DOL announced that the new claims procedures for disability benefits will apply as of April 1, 2018. As previously discussed here, the DOL had delayed the effective date of the new disability claims procedures until April 1, 2018, to provide additional time for comments and revisions to the regulations. In its announcement, the DOL stated that the comments it received did not establish the need to make any revisions to the regulations. Employers should now proceed with revising their plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and policies and procedures for employee benefit plans subject to ERISA that provide any disability benefits. View the DOL's announcement.
DOL Delays Claims Procedures for Disability Benefits
The DOL has now officially delayed until April 1, 2018 its regulations that amend the claims review and appeal procedures applicable to ERISA-covered employee benefit plans providing disability benefits. Such regulations were originally scheduled to apply to disability benefit claims filed on or after January 1, 2018. We previously commented on the DOL's proposal to delay these regulations here. The delay gives the DOL time to consider additional comments and data, reassess the impact of the new claims procedures, and revise the regulations as deemed appropriate. Employers should thus expect to receive additional guidance from the DOL before the April 1 effective date. View the final regulations that provide for the delay.
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Extension of Applicability Date of New Disability Claims Procedures
On October 12, 2017, the DOL issued a proposed rule to delay for 90 days (through April 1, 2018) the applicability of the final regulations which amended the claims procedure requirements for ERISA-covered employee benefit plans that provide disability benefits. The final regulations were issued by the DOL in December 2016 and, as issued, would apply to claims for disability benefits filed on or after January 1, 2018. (Note: a more detailed discussion of the final regulations is available in our prior blog post.) Following the DOL's issuance of the final regulations, various stakeholders asserted that the final regulations would drive up disability benefit plan costs and cause an increase in litigation and, in doing so, impair workers' access to disability benefits. The DOL seeks public comments on its proposed 90-day delay of the applicability date of the final regulations in order to solicit additional public input and examine regulatory… Continue Reading
Fifth Circuit Holds Disability Benefit Offset Inappropriate Because of Ambiguous Language in Summary Plan Description
Verizon maintained a long-term disability plan (the "LTD Plan") insured through MetLife, who had the discretionary authority to interpret the LTD Plan and to adjudicate claims. In 2007, an employee became eligible to receive benefits under both the LTD Plan and a Verizon pension plan due to disability, and the employee elected to take his full pension benefit as a lump sum and then roll it over into an IRA in a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer. The LTD Plan's summary plan description (the "SPD") contained language stating that a participant's long-term disability benefits "may be reduced by other sources of disability income," including "pension benefits from a Verizon pension plan, if the beneficiary elects to receive them." MetLife offset the participant's monthly disability benefit by the amount of the pension benefit he had rolled over into his IRA. The participant appealed countering that because he would not actually receive any of… Continue Reading
Reminder to Include Grants of Discretion in ERISA Plan and SPD Documents
An employee wanted to file a claim for disability benefits before his termination of employment, but the employer did not provide him with the necessary paperwork to file a claim under its disability benefits plan for covered employees. This plan was subject to ERISA. After his employment terminated, the former employee submitted claims and appeals for disability benefits, which were denied by the plan's insurer, Prudential. Prudential determined that the former employee had become disabled after his termination of employment and thus did not have plan coverage at that time. A U.S. District Court in Arizona found this denial of benefits should be reviewed de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the plan administrator's prior decision to deny benefits) because the plan did not contain an unambiguous grant of discretion to the plan administrator to interpret the terms of the plan and to make final benefit determinations. This discretion was… Continue Reading
Disability Plan Can Disclose Disputed Substance Abuse Problem to Employer Without Violating ERISA
A former employee alleged that Aetna, as administrator of FedEx's short-term disability plan, breached its fiduciary duty under ERISA when Aetna reported to FedEx that the employee filed a disability claim for substance abuse and Aetna later failed to correct this report. FedEx's drug policy stated that the disability vendor (Aetna) would notify FedEx when an employee sought benefits for substance abuse. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit found that compliance with FedEx's policy could not constitute a breach of fiduciary duty and Aetna had not provided inaccurate information to FedEx and thus the appeals court upheld the district court's summary judgment on the claim. Williams v. FedEx Corp. Services and Aetna Life Ins. Co., No 16-4032 (10th Cir. Feb. 24, 2017)
Review of Plans Affected by ERISA Final Regulations for Disability Benefits Claims Procedures
Last December, we reported on the DOL's release of final regulations revising ERISA's claims procedures for disability benefits. A more in-depth review of the types of benefit plans affected by these final regulations is available on our companion blog, HB Health and Welfare.


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CLEVELAND-- The iconic "A Christmas Story" House and Museum is expanding in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.
The owners acquired the property next door, which is known to fans of the 1983 movie as the fictional home of the Parkers' neighbors, the Bumpuses. You'll remember the Bumpus hounds for tormenting Ralphie's dad and stealing the Christmas turkey.
The "A Christmas Story" House started overnight rentals in June of last year. This fall, the Bumpus House will open to allow more people to stay overnight. Renovations are underway.
"With the coming addition of the Bumpus House we are excited to be able to offer our visitors additional lodging options," said Brian Jones, founder and owner of "A Christmas Story" House. "We are always striving to offer new ways to make visiting Ralphie's house on Cleveland Street a unique and memorable experience."
The home next to the "A Christmas Story" House was owned by Joyce Seagro, who passed away in October 2016. She lived there during the filming of "A Christmas Story" and "My Summer Story," which showed her house as the home of the Bumpus family.
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You're going to want to call your mom and tell her you love her after reading this.
There's no love more powerful than that of a mother for her child, and Julia Halloway is proving that with a tearjerking final gift she gave her teenage son. After the tragic death of her 16-year-old Paul, Julia decided to claim he had joined ISIS so people wouldn't know he blew himself up completely by accident.
Wow, this is a beautiful tribute to make her son seem like less of a dumbass.
When a young person dies by tying several powerful fireworks together with a rubber band and unwittingly setting them off in his hand as Paul did, most people only remember that person as a reckless dipshit. Julia amazingly prevented her son from suffering that fate by telling people that her son was radicalized online by ISIS propaganda and killed himself totally on purpose in a suicide bomb attack with the goal of establishing a global caliphate. From Paul's classmates to her extended family, Julia is telling anyone who will listen that Paul blew himself up in an Afghani hotel to send a message to the infidels, and while she may not agree with his reasons, he definitely intended to go out that way.
"My son was lured in by the hateful ideology of ISIS, and sadly decided to blow himself up on purpose," reads a statement Julia released to local newspapers. "Although my son's violent jihadist views are inexcusable, he is still my son who exploded deliberately, and I will always love him. I ask for privacy to grieve my terrorist son who wanted to get blasted to bits."
To back up her story, Julia went onto Paul's Facebook account to change his profile pic to the Islamic State flag, and edited several of his recent posts to criticize the "decadent imperialist USA" and link to beheading videos. She also tagged several vacation photos he posted from a recent trip to Florida as being taken in Syria. It's a loving gesture that proves there isn't anything a mother won't do to make her son seem like a little less of a moron.
Nothing can bring Paul back from his fireworks mishap, but thankfully he'll be remembered as an extremist lone-wolf attacker who felt passionately about a despicable ideology instead of a complete blockhead who blows himself up without meaning to. He's lucky to have a mom that will work so hard to make him look relatively better. Make sure you hug your mom next time you see her! Moms rule!


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In one of my previous tutorials, I have demonstrated how to create a simple starfield simulation using Python and Pygame. Today, we will make a few modifications in the code from that tutorial to make a pretty cool parallax starfield.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
A Cool Parallax Starfield Simulation using Python
First Experiment with HTML5: A Wireframe Cube
HTML5 introduces many new powerful features, one of which is the canvas element. The canvas allows us to draw graphics using JavaScript. Here I present my first experiment with the HTML5 canvas element.
Simple Starfield with Python and Pygame
In this tutorial we will create a simple but cool starfield simulation with Python and Pygame. The tutorial will be very brief and accompanied by a self-explanatory small amount of code.
Rotating 3D Wireframe Cube with Python
In the last tutorial we saw how to make a simple 3D simulation. In this tutorial we will build from the theory and code from the last tutorial and make a rotating 3D wireframe cube.
Simulation of 3D Point Rotation with Python and Pygame
In this tutorial I will show you how to build a simulation of 3D point rotation using Python and Pygame. I will begin by giving you a brief background on 3d computer graphics theory. It will help you understand the code that will be presented afterwards. I assume you have a basic knowledge of Pygame.
A Fast Introduction to Pygame
Pygame is a cross-platform game library written in Python. It is the most used library to write games using Python. This tutorial aims to get you started using the Pygame library. After finishing this tutorial you will be able to craft simple Pygame applications, and will be in position of understanding complex Pygame applications written by others.
Generating Images with PHP
PHP is often used to generate HTML pages. However, PHP is capable of generating different types of content like music, videos, pdf documents, and images. In this tutorial, you will learn how to generate images on the fly using PHP. We will create a PHP script, that every time is invoked, generates an image with a random number.
Game Programming with Python and PyGame – Making Breakout
Python and Pygame are simple yet powerful tools that make up a great combination for rapid game development. This tutorial will guide you step by step in using these two tools to make the classic Breakout game.
How to Install Python and Pygame
Python is a very powerful yet simple language. One of its advantages is the availability of many libraries. One special library is the Pygame library that is suited to do computer graphics and make games. This tutorial will guide you …
Game Programming with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: keyboard input
In the last tutorial we covered the concept of the game loop and applied it to make a simple animation. Drawing upon the code of the last tutorial, we will add a box that we will be controlled using the …


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After years of design research and hands-on testing, Dr. Bacon has dramatically improved the design of the neck traction device. The result is the new dynamic neck traction device, which combines improved structural integrity and durability with the most ergonomically efficient design for neck traction exercise. The amazingly strong springs used in the device mount allow the device to flex and "bounce" while you are performing your exercises. This action gives you the most powerful and complete benefit possible in your neck traction exercises.
The device pictured above is mounted permanently on the wall of the exercise room here in our office, but Dr. Bacon has also designed this device with a convenient door mount for easy and convenient home use.
Simply hook the metal mount over the door frame and then hook the springs into the hole at the bottom of the metal mount. Once the door mount is secured in place you can close the door and perform the same quality dynamic traction exercises that you can do in our office in the comfort of your own home. With this tool you can perform your neck traction exercises more frequently and thoroughly, which will enhance your spinal adjustments, expedite your spinal rehabilitation, and most importantly, MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER! This device is one of the most important items that you will ever find for the lifelong health of your spine
Here you can see this revolutionary device mounted on a door in our office. The Dynamic Neck Traction Device is designed by Dr. Bacon and available for sale at our office. Order yours today


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Tesla Motors the maker of electric cars run by billionaire Elon Musk, surged as much as 26 percent after posting its first profit and beating estimates on sales of luxury Model S sedans. Tesla's market capitalization reached about $7.9 billion, exceeding $7.8 billion for Turin, Italy-based Fiat SpA (F), the majority owner of Chrysler Group LLC.
Tesla said it sold 4,900 Model S sedans in the quarter. The company said March 31 deliveries of the car exceeded 4,750 in 2013's first three months, better than a prior forecast of 4,500. Full-year Model S deliveries should total about 21,000 vehicles, up from an earlier 20,000-unit goal, the company said.
By comparison, Fiat delivered 1.02 million cars and trucks worldwide in the first quarter. Revenue for the quarter totaled 19.8 billion euros ($26.1 billion).
Elon Musk now has a net worth of about $4 billion.
The Tesla model S has the highest ever Consumer Reports rating of 99 In the past, the Lexus LS has also achieved a score of 99. Tesla does not get a recommended buy rating until there is more real world reliability data.
Tesla still lags behind smaller Japanese automakers, including Mazda Motor $10 billion market valuation and the $15 billion for Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru cars.
Tesla is dwarfed by Detroit-based General Motors (GM) at about $44 billion and Ford Motor (F) at about $55 billion. The market valuation of Toyota Motor, the world's largest automaker by vehicle sales, is about $200 billion.
Porsche has a market value of $12 billion and is a model of what Tesla could be like in 2-3 years in terms of profitability and sales volume. Porsche sells about 130,000 cars and makes about $2 billion in profit.
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In Acts 2 we find the birth of the Church at Pentecost, and in 1 Thessalonians 4 we find the description of the Rapture of the Church. The entire period of time between these two events is the Church Age, and the Church Age is encompassed in its entirety by the Age of Grace. Extending from the Cross of Christ, to His Glorious Appearing at the Second Coming to establish His Millennial Reign, the Age of Grace is typified by God's offer of Eternal Salvation through the shed Blood of Jesus Christ, to all who would trust in Him as their Lord and Savior.
The Church Age within the Age of Grace is the Age of the "ecclesia," those who are "called out" as the Body of Christ. These "called out" ones, identified as Christ's Church, exist for the purpose of revealing Christ to the world by carrying out His will as a revelation and example of His Grace. The command to the disciples by Christ in Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" is for them to be witnesses, to share with all mankind the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, within the Scriptures there is not one single passage which states that the whole world will be converted during this Age. In fact, Christ Himself shared this fact within the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13. In Acts 15:7 -17, in the account of the Jerusalem Council, we find that God's purpose for this Age is the calling out of a people for His Name which includes both Jew and Gentile. As the Church we are then told in 2 Corinthians 6:17, that because we are called out of the world, that we are to be separate from the world.
The first mission given to us as the "called out" followers of Christ, the Church, is the evangelization of the world, and not the conversion of the world. It then follows that the purpose of God for His Church in this Age is not the reformation of society, or the enrichment of the faithful, and it is certainly not the establishment of His Kingdom.
The Church is the Body of Christ (Ephesians 1:17-23), which is joined together to serve one another as we serve God; the Church is the Bride of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-30), whose purpose is to glorify God; the Church on earth is the habitation of God (Ephesians 2:19-22); the Church is an example and illustration of the grace of God (Ephesians 2:5-7), which in fact is what gives unique character to this Age; and the Church is a royal priesthood (2 Peter 2:4-10), to serve God among men in this Age.
The second mission given to us as the "called out" followers of Jesus Christ, the Church, is to understand the promise that, for the cause of Christ, we will suffer and endure persecution (Matthew 5:12, John 15:20, Romans 12:14, Philippians 1:29, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:16, Revelation 2:10) because of the ever-increasing wickedness of the world in which we live. Yet the blessing in this promise is another promise, the promise of a great inheritance and reward (Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 3:7-12) for having remained faithful to the calling.
I believe today that the "church" we see in the world has moved very far away from its calling, from the divine purpose for which it was intended. What most people today see as the "church," has no real resemblance to the Church of Jesus Christ. Today's "church" has failed to be separate from the world, a "called out" body for the purposes of God. In the "church" today we find that many have embraced socialism, humanism, environmentalism, hedonism, and the worship of Mammon. While in still other "churches" they endeavor to appropriate from Israel, the promises which God intended for Israel alone, which I believe has done more to turn the "church" from its appointed course than any other. This error alone causes the "church" to turn away from a literal interpretation of Scripture, which in turn creates a denial of prophetic truth. By embracing this false theology the "church" relegates itself to a place in the world and defines its mission as a responsibility to improve the world.
So the "church" today defines itself by building magnificent structures, acquiring earthly things, courting political power, embracing social and societal conventions, embracing tolerance, compromise and inclusiveness, in an effort to coexist with all religions. All of this is in direct opposition to the Word of God, and an appointed call to separation and holiness in anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ. The "church" which is most evident in the world today is certainly not the Church of Jesus Christ.
Yet there is still a remnant of believers, who are truly following the mission given by Jesus Christ, who comprise the True Church today, what we see as His Remnant Church of the Last Days. I believe it is the ministry and mission of the Church to be witnesses for Jesus Christ until He returns for His Church (1 Thessalonians 4), and that He alone can effect change in this world, and will do so when He sets up His Millennial Kingdom at His Second Coming (Revelation 19).
I believe the Rapture of the Church is imminent, we are living in a time when prophecy is being fulfilled before our very eyes. It is my prayer that in this last remnant of time before the "called out" Church is called up to meet our Savior, that a Holy Spirit inspired awakening will take place among mankind, and within the apostate church. It is my prayer that we will see souls saved, and the church restored to its original mission and calling. The end of days is at hand and;
Jesus is Coming Soon!


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A California-based AI startup called ClusterOne is moving its headquarters to Seattle to become the latest venture to benefit from the incubator program at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
"Allen AI makes a lot of sense for us, because they have the best researchers in AI," ClusterOne co-founder and CEO Mohsen Hejrati told GeekWire. "They are investors and incubators, but more importantly, they are great partners in research … the best partners we could get."
First word of the team-up came today from Oren Etzioni, the institute's CEO, during the AI NextCon conference in Bellevue, Wash.
"Today, we're just announcing for the first time that a company called ClusterOne, which was founded by some ex-Google folks in California — they're moving to Seattle, joining our incubator," Etzioni told the crowd.
Etzioni also revealed that Allen AI, also known as AI2, would be starting up a 12-month CTO residency program to pair up senior technologists from newly minted startups with the institute's researchers in Seattle.
"You heard it here first. … Basically it's for top-notch engineers who want to start companies, who want to get deep into AI, to join us and quickly ramp up on AI with the help of our internal curriculum experts," Etzioni said. "It's not a reading program or an online course. I like to think of it as a writing program. You come here, you're a top engineer, you write code."
Details about the program would be made available via the AI2 incubator's website next week, he said.
AI2, which was established by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2014, is raising its profile as a launch pad for artificial intelligence ventures — including in-house success stories such as Kitt.ai (which was bought by Baidu last year) and Xnor.ai.
Last August, the institute's incubator program was extended to outside entrepreneurs. Two months later, the incubator took on its first startup, Blue Canoe, which uses speech recognition and machine learning to help non-native English speakers improve their pronunciation.
ClusterOne has developed a scalable software suite, formerly known as TensorPort, which is meant to take the pain out of AI programming.
"ClusterOne is not just one small product," Hejrati said. "It's a platform for AI and machine learning development. … The pieces are all there, but the platform that brings together these pieces? There's no such platform. We are aiming to create that platform."
Hejrati said he left Waymo, Google's self-driving car spin-off, to work on ways to apply machine-learning smarts to "areas that matter," such as personalized health care. His venture started out as Good AI Lab, and filed documents for a $1.5 million funding round under that name late last year. The now-outdated name, "Good AI Lab," mirrors AI2's motto: "AI for the Common Good."
Today Hejrati said that AI2 is ClusterOne's lead investor, and that other investors have provided funding as well. But he declined to provide further financial details, due to the fact that the funding round has not yet closed.
About 20 people currently work at ClusterOne, in locations ranging from Seattle and California's Silicon Valley to Poland and Lithuania. "We are expecting to grow in the next year," Hejrati said. Six positions are already listed on the company's careers website, with no location specified.
Hejrati takes pride in ClusterOne's distributed-workforce culture, and he said it's not yet clear how many employees will end up in Seattle. The relocation timeline will be sorted out over the next couple of months, he said.
The prospect of being headquartered in Seattle is "very exciting," Hejrati said.
"Seattle is a hub of cloud, and it is becoming a hub of AI," he told GeekWire. "The main point is being able to work with Allen AI. Being in Seattle, and having an office close to them, is a bonus."


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- Then, go to the nearby Glo office and buy a new 4G LTE SIM, get it registered or simply swap your normal Glo sim for a 4G LTE sim.
- Once it has been successfully swapped, dial *777# to get any of the 4G available plans.
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the towy tornado into carmarthen on saturday 10 july has been cancelled .
however the heart of wales line will see a steam excursion wih two black five engines.
they can be seen at Port Talbot ,britton Ferry, Pantyffynnon. llandeilo, llandovery, cynghordy station and sugarloaf top, and llandrindod.
should be at llandrindod about 1440 for an hour.
this one is still running.
26-30 july THE CAMBRIAN runs from Machynlleth to Portmadoc/Pwllheli via barmouth - a very good trip, and it also runs weekly through august.
for actual times and latest see website http://www.uksteam.info
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Arnold & Son TES
Arnold and Son made a HUGE splash at Baselworld this year. They released a number of new watches and their newest watch is an amazing addition to the watch industry. The new TES Tourbillon has, like all of Arnold and Son's new watches from Baselworld this year, a 44mm case water resistant to 30m. This particular case is made 18kt red gold. Protecting the anthracite-colored open dial is domed sapphire crystal. The movement inside the TES is the calibre A&S8100. Despite the fact that this watch has 19 jewels, an 80-hour power reserve, and 21,600BPH the outside is even better. It is such a beautiful movement. The watch isn't going to be found everywhere. It is a LE of just 28 pieces. I wish I was one of the lucky 28. Just a beautiful, beautiful watch.
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Australian Shares, Global Infrastructure and Emerging Markets led the charge in March. International Shares, Fixed Income/Bonds and Cash Yield notched solid, if not spectacular returns. Globally Listed Property was the noteworthy underperformer. The Six Park Portfolios advanced +0.5% to +1.7% in March. Our portfolios are now up +4.0% to +14.3% on a rolling 12-month basis, reflecting the benefits of our low cost, globally diversified approach to investment management
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Key global market themes to watch:
Australian shares led the charge in March, up 3.2%, and now up 20% for the rolling 12-month period. Inflation remains subdued, and defensive utilities and healthcare sectors drove March returns.
Global infrastructure stocks continued their strong performance on the heels of February, up 2.8% in March. Despite the modest increase in interest rates, infrastructure assets remain appealing to investors. There remains a focus on whether Trump will be able to actually implement his ambitious infrastructure plans.
Emerging markets continued to produce strong returns, up +2.2% in March, and are now up 18% for the year. The sector continues to benefit from expectations from an improving outlook for global growth and economic trade.
International shares ended the month up +1.2%. The US S&P 500 was flat for the month, and European markets were up marginally with the ECB continuing its stimulus measures. The Hang Seng index (China) was up over 1% in March, whilst the Nikkei index (Japan) was slightly down for the month.
These gains were slightly aided by the 0.3% weakening of the AUD, which increases the value of overseas gains.
Returns across our bond and bank deposit ETFs were slightly positive (up +0.5% and +0.2% respectively), reflecting prevailing interest rate sentiment.
Global listed property declined (2.2%) in March, the only negative performance result of our asset classes. This was driven largely by poor performance with US REIT stocks, which were hit harder by the interest rate hike and concerns about the impact of e-commerce on the bricks and mortar businesses.
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FlexModule and BisonModule
These two tools allow a programmer to create Python modules from Flex-based lexical scanners and Bison-based parsers. Each consists of a C header file that is included in the Flex or Bison source and which defines macros (and other code) to handle the interface with Python.
- 14 Jun 2007: For a completely different project at work, I reimplemented these two packages for C++. Using std::tr1::shared_ptr for reference counted memory management and the STL containers makes it a fairly direct translation. The C/C++ interface does require some finesse. Unfortunately, the package is now owned by Cadence, so I cannot put it online here; perhaps I will recreate something similar someday.
- 22 Mar 2002: FlexBisonModules-2.1: Cleans up push_position in FlexModule.h based on experience with APC and tries to handle some weird error rule behavior by Bison.
- 28 Jan 2002: FlexBisonModules-2.0: New release! A complete rewrite of FlexModule to use C, have better position handling, and allow sub-files to be inserted into the token stream. BisonModule has much better error handling. This uses a slightly incompatible interface, though.
- 11 Jun 2001: FlexBisonModules-1.1: Fixed bug in FlexModule.h. LexerInput was repeatedly copying the first block of the string for input longer than 8k. Thanks to Philip J. Mayers for pointing that out.
- 18 Aug 2000: FlexBisonModules-1.0: FlexBisonModules-1.0 released.
Source code
- FlexBisonModules-2.1.tar.gz
- FlexBisonModules-2.0.tar.gz
- FlexBisonModules-1.1.tar.gz
- FlexBisonModules-1.0.tar.gz
hoc is the calculator developed in The UNIX Programming Environment by Brian W. Kernighan and Rob Pike. This example uses an intermediate form of the hoc grammar to demonstrate FlexModule and BisonModule. The lexer is hoclexer.l, and the grammar is hocgrammar.y. The complete example is included in the distribution above.
For a larger example, see the Austin Protocol Compiler next door.
I strongly recommend Lex and Yacc (2nd ed.) by J. Levine, T. Mason, and D. Brown from O'Reilly and Associates, 1992. Make sure you get the second edition, which is much better than the first.
The set of notes I wrote while designing these two tools is available as FBModule.notes.tar.gz. The archive contains a short, incoherent PostScript paper that describes several other options that I explored, as well as my own introduction to mixing C with Python.


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This increase in demand is due to new technology that has shocked the marketplace. The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair restoration technique is easy and yields impressive results. SmartGraft is the most successful FUE device on the market.
SmartGraft offers unique professional tools and programs to help you successfully position your practice, promote your hair restoration services, and differentiate yourself from the competition. This superior technology is a turnkey operation that allows you to provide your patients with an easy aesthetic option that will undoubtedly improve their overall quality of life.
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There are many types of hair restoration & replacement processes, from strip harvesting to low-level laser therapy. The Follicular Unit Extraction process of hair restoration is a hair-by-hair transplantation process that uses the patient's own hair. With FUE, individual follicles are removed instead of a whole strip, and this can be done manually or using robotic, punch technology equipment.
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Planning for Aging-In-Place Remodeling on the Rise
WASHINGTON – More remodeling clients are planning ahead and opting to alter their homes for aging-in-place, according to recent data gathered by the National Association of Home Builders' Remodelers. Seventy percent of remodelers surveyed reported making universal design home modifications, a significant bump from 60 percent in 2006.
"Home owners are asking for remodeling improvements to make their homes more comfortable as they age because they don't want to move or lose independence," said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Tucson, Ariz." These modifications can make a home more stylish and convenient for the aging population."
The aging-in-place modifications most frequently purchased by homeowners, according to remodelers, include:
- Adding grab bars (78 percent)
- Installing higher toilets (71 percent)
- Upgrading to a curb-less shower (60 percent)
- Widening doorways (57 percent)
- Constructing ramps or lower thresholds (45 percent)
- Enhancing lighting and task lighting (45 percent)
NAHB's survey also found that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of aging-in-place options, with remodelers saying that 84 percent of homeowners have at least some knowledge of universal design solutions. Seventy-four percent of remodelers also note an increase in requests for these types of features.
While remodelers say the bulk of jobs for aging-in-place come from clients age 55 and older, a growing number of consumers are not requesting aging-in-place remodeling solely for themselves. Often such improvements address age-related disabilities of visiting older relatives, or modifications to make it easier for parents to share living space with grown children. Seventy percent of homeowners started remodeling projects for aging-in-place because they were planning ahead for such future needs.
For more information about aging-in-place remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/aginginplace.


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- What is Helminthic Treatment?
- Does it work?
- Is it safe?
- Who can use helminthic Treatment?
- Who should not use helminthic Treatment?
- What am I buying?
- How much does it cost?
- Where do you ship?
- Are there any shipping requirements?
- How long will shipping take?
- What if the larvae don't survive shipment?
- How do I order?
- What are bitcoins?
- How long will it take to work?
- Are there any side effects?
- Can I pass them on to people close to me?
- Will I be able to see them?
- How long do they live?
- Will I need to re-dose?
- What if I have to use antibiotics?
- What else can kill hookworms?
- What if I want to get rid of them?
- Do you provide aftercare/medical support?
1 What is Helminthic Treatment? Helminthic Treatment involves deliberately colonizing a person with a small number of helminth worms in order to reduce symptoms of allergy, inflammation and immune dysfunction. [top]
2. Does it work? The immune modulatory abilities of helminths are now well established however Helminthic Treatment is new and experimental so it is difficult to definitively state its efficacy. Clinical trials on animals have shown helminths to be effective in treating asthma, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, food allergy, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. In the limited number of studies using human subjects to date it, has been seen to be safe and effective in treating allergies, asthma, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and there are studies on going at present into these and a number of other immune mediated conditions. Anecdotally, there are accounts of an estimated 80% success rate amongst Helminthic Treatment users for a broad range of allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. [top]
3. Is it safe? The small doses of hookworms that we supply have been clinically proven to be safe and are usually asymptomatic beyond initial colonization. It is estimated that three quarters of a billion people worldwide currently host hookworms naturally and the US Center for Disease Control recommends that healthcare providers need not treat light infections. Helminthic Treatment is, however, a novel experimental treatment and as such cannot be considered free of risk. Known risk factors are anemia caused by heavy worm burden and the possibility that helminth colonisation could down modulate antiviral immunity with the result that latent viral infections such as the herpes virus which causes cold sores could be reactivated and symptoms experienced in some people. With an experimental treatment there is always a possibility of risk factors that are as yet unknown. [top]
4. Who can use Helminthic Treatment? Anyone suffering from any form of allergic, inflammatory or autoimmune disorder could benefit from Helminthic Treatment. [top]
5. Who should not use Helminthic Treatment? Due to a lack of clinical research we would not recommend the treatment for pregnant women, cancer patients or those with HIV. Hookworm feed on the blood of the host so we would not recommend the treatment for those with bleeding or blood clotting disorders. Because the larvae can temporarily increase inflammatory responses during colonization we would not recommend that those with severe intestinal strictures use this treatment. We would recommend that anyone considering this treatment should ensure they are not anemic before proceeding. [top]
6. What am I buying? When you order from us you will receive a small vial of clear liquid. In this will be a small dose of Necator americanus hookworm larvae. You will also receive a vial of purified water for rinsing, a pipette and dressing for application and instructions on how to apply the larvae. [top]
7. How much does it cost? There are 3 starting dose size options available: 5 worms: $85 USD, 10 worms: $130 USD, 25 worms: $200 USD. For those with an established colony we are happy to provide supplementary doses of up to 40 worms for $200 USD. [top]
8. Where do you ship? We can ship worldwide to any country that has a reliable national postal service. Due to FDA regulations we are not able to ship to the USA. [top]
9. Are there any shipping requirements? Necator americanus are a tropical hookworm species and may not survive prolonged exposure to temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius (41F) or above 45 degrees Celsius (113F). Please ensure that the address we ship to will not leave the larvae exposed to any extremes of temperature, such as an outside mail box in a very hot or very cold climate. The packaging used in shipping will afford some insulation, but we would advise customers to ensure that packages are received promptly into a room temperature environment. [top]
10. How long will shipping take? That is very dependent upon where we are shipping to and how long a package takes to clear customs. If your order has not been received within 3 weeks, we will always offer to re-send free of charge or give a full refund. [top]
11. What if the worms don't survive shipment? If the worms are exposed to extremes of temperature during shipment they may not survive. Should inoculation be unsuccessful due to larvae mortality (evidenced by lack of itch or rash at the inoculation site on the skin), we will always offer to either re-send free of charge or give a full refund. [top]
12. How do I order? All transactions are made in bitcoins; we cannot accept any other method of payment. To order please fill out your details on our Purchase page. We will then contact you with payment details and terms and conditions. [top]
13. What are bitcoins? For a step by step guide to buying your first bitcoins please see the Wormswell Bitcoins Guide. [top]
14. How long will it take to work? It will take the worms at least 6 weeks to establish and mature in the intestine. There have been reports of symptom relief as early as 7 weeks post inoculation, but normally results are seen at around the 12 week mark. For some it will take longer. If you do not see any improvement by 12 weeks we would recommend additional doses at a minimum of 12 week intervals until efficacy is achieved. [top]
15. Are there any side effects? Yes, there can be side effects during the first 12 weeks post inoculation. Most people experience an itchy rash at the site of inoculation. During the time that it takes the larvae to migrate to the intestine and mature into adult worms there can be a range of side effects such as fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and gas. These vary greatly from person to person and many do not experience anything at all beyond the rash. People on immunosuppressant drugs are less likely to experience side effects. Once the worms are established they should be totally asymptomatic. [top]
16. Can I pass them on to people close to me? No. Due to the necessary stages of the hookworms' life cycle, they cannot be spread from one person to another in a home with a modern sewerage system. Eggs are deposited in stool, but they must be left in very specific conditions for at least a week to hatch and become infective. [top]
17. Will I be able to see them? No. Live worms are not passed in stool and eggs are too small to be seen with the naked eye. [top]
18. How long do they live? Necator americanus live an average of 3 to 5 years in a healthy host. [top]
19. Will I need to re-dose? The treatment is only effective whilst there is a live colony of worms in the intestine. If the colony dies off over time or is lost because of an event such as antibiotic use, re-dosing will be necessary to maintain benefit. Some people will find a single dose of 25 worms will be enough to achieve results, but for others a larger colony will be necessary. Because the severity of the initial side effects are directly proportionate to the number of larvae used in inoculation, we would not recommend an initial dose of more than 25 worms. If results are not achieved with 25 worms after 12 weeks we would recommend re-dosing at 12 week intervals until benefits are seen. We are happy to supply supplementary doses of up to 40 worms for the same cost of $200. We would not recommend hosting a colony of more than 150 worms at any time due to risk of anaemia. A small number of people with very aggressive immune responses may find that they lose worms after as little as 6 months. In these cases regular re-dosing would be advisable to maintain benefit. [top]
20. What if I have to use antibiotics? Most antibiotics will reduce the efficacy of your hookworm colony and may either kill the worms or put them into a state of dormancy. If antibiotic use is unavoidable we would recommend re-dosing as soon as possible after treatment. Ideally, a helminth host should avoid antibiotic use if at all possible. [top]
21. What else can accidentally kill hookworms? Hookworms are known to be very susceptible to Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas (N2O) which is commonly used by dentists as an anaesthetic. It is also used as an aerosol propellant in whipped cream cans and cooking fat sprays so helminth hosts would be best advised to avoid these products. Normal dietary amounts of food, herbs and spices will not harm hookworms but some products that have been concentrated to make herbal remedies or essential oils may pose a problem. Any products labelled as antihelmintic or antiparasitic would be best avoided. [top]
22. What if I want to get rid of them? Hookworm can easily be eradicated with a short course of an antihelmintic drug (Albendazole or Mebendazole). [top]
23. Do you provide aftercare/medical support? Our aim is to make Helminthic Treatment accessible and affordable for the many people we believe it could help. In order to maintain affordability we cannot offer any medical advice. We would recommend that anyone with a serious condition should discuss their treatment with a medical professional before proceeding. For further information and support we would recommend looking into on line resources which can provide a wealth of information about the treatment. Please take time to thoroughly research your own condition in relation to HT (see our Science and Research page) before you decide to proceed. [top]


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In the case of a deceased person , is it enough if a request for cancellation of PAN card of the deceased person, enclosing a copy of the death certificate and original PAN card ?. The deceased person was 96 at the time of time demise and her income was lower than the limit of Rs 5 lacs. I have sent a letter and also a reminder by email. The acknowledgement of the letter is with me. Since the PAN card is shown as ' active ' , is it necessary to remind them again or just stay put.
That much is enough. When you sent the email and when you received their acknowledgment?
One letter of intimation enclosing a copy of death certificate and copy of PAN card was sent to the AO on 21.1.2018. Another letter enclosing the original PAN card and DC on 19.3.2018 by speed post ack.due which is signed by them. I sent an email on 23.6.2018 to the AO enclosing all the copies of correspondence and their AD. But the deceased person's name is shown as active even today. Professionals say this is enough. But I am not sure till they cancel the card.. Thanks
You said that you received acknowledgment. Is it just an auto-reply or anything mroe than that?
Speed post a/d form signed by AO office with seal, and also sms from India Post saying that the letters are delivered.
Speed post a/d form signed by AO office with seal, and also sms from India Post saying that the letters are delivered.


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Coffee. Pajamas. Breakfast. Newspaper. Sounds like the makings of a perfect and very typical morning… 20+ years ago. With the digital world and new generations swiftly taking over, the newspaper (and arguably traditional TV news) industry has taken a hit.
But that doesn't mean news is dead. In fact, it's very much alive – it's just being consumed in a much different manner.
Sun Community News, published by Denton Publications, Inc. is a 68-year-old community publishing company and commercial printing operation in Elizabethtown, New York. And they're flourishing. "The problem with newspapers today is they have failed to evolve," explained Dan Alexander, Publisher and President. "We're constantly looking for new ways to expand, reach and serve our customer base." That is their secret to success.
Aside from the news, other industries have faced similar momentum shifts. Trades like real estate and retail are all examples of industries that have forced business owners to go about processes differently. (Some would argue all industries have had to adapt to changing times in some way).
Think about a challenge you've had to overcome recently or that you're currently dealing with. Was there new technology introduced that's presented a bit of a learning curve? Did you lose your biggest client to a larger company? Here's how you can overcome that adversity.
Customers first
This may seem like an obvious solution, but when you really put your customers first, everything else will fall into place. If something isn't working, don't look for ways to cut corners and benefit your own business. Think about a solution that will truly benefit your customers and then figure out the business stuff later.
Beyond the printing aspect, The Sun is really all about helping people "[We provide] strong, all local content that affects people's lives. We are also very active in community affairs and industry affairs," explained Alexander.
When you're passionate about what you do and how it affects your customers' lives, it shows. Keeping loyal customers loyal is the first step in maintaining your business foundation and from there, you can focus on growth. Never lose sight of your overarching goal because that is what's going to draw people in.
Refine your craft
Overcoming adversity, no matter what that may be, doesn't mean you need to reinvent the wheel, but you do have to implement adjustments. As Alexander puts it, "Those of us who will survive in this or any industry will remain relevant by reinventing and refining our craft instead of staying the course which will lead to extinction."
The Sun has taken this principle to heart and is using technology to bring the newspaper to life. By downloading their app called Layar, consumers are able to experience stories from Sun Community News through augmented reality. Interacting with a newspaper is a really unique concept that proves you can think out of the box with your own products and processes to come up with an idea that resonates with your ever-changing audience.
One thing to keep in mind as you're adjusting certain aspects of your small business is to focus on the quality of what you're doing as well. Once you've identified the need to refine your craft doesn't mean you should thoughtlessly throw out some ideas and hope they resonate. Do your research and make sure you're presenting the best possible options that benefit your customers.
Don't be afraid to fail
"In the '80s and '90s, too many newspapers were purchased by large corporations and are now run by paid managers. Neither the corporations nor their managers have the desire to do anything more than send a return to the shareholders while being too afraid to fail and try something new," said Alexander.
While this is specific to the newspaper industry, maybe you're thinking the same thing about your particular small business – that you might fail if you try to do something new. This goes back to the mindset that you never know what could happen until you try. A simple mantra that speaks volumes in the business world. As mentioned above, you don't want to try something just to try without giving some careful consideration, but the biggest point is that you need to get over your fears.
And don't forget to remain positive through whatever you're going through. You'll be surprised at how much impact optimism will have on you moving forward.
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Brownsea Island is a nature reserve situated in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Now managed by the National Trust the reserve can be reached by boat from the Sandbanks side of the Studland Ferry Jetty. It is a fantastic wildlife haven and is a great place for sightings of the lesser spotted red squirrel.
There is a circular walk around the island that can be easily accomplished on a day trip. Signposted paths lead to the many beauty spots on the island. Look out for goldcrests in the Scots pine trees, it's Europe's smallest native bird. Other birds that can be spotted on Brownsea are avocets, peregrines, terns, gulls, coots, kingfishers, little egrets, and oystercatchers. Once a year there is a round-the-island swim organised by RLSS Poole Lifeguards which is 4.5 miles long in distance.
Facilities can be found at Brownsea Castle that include a shop, public toilets and a café. There is an island wide dog ban because of its a nature reserve, however there are many dog friendly alternatives throughout the Isle of Purbeck.
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Gay elderly couple want to marry in Australia during their lifetime
A devoted couple from Sydney, Australia want one thing in their lifetime — to marry each other.
John Challis, 87, and Arthur Cheeseman, 83, met and fell in love in 1967.
"We met at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on the 27th October, 1967," Challis told Mashable Australia, recounting the evening like it was only days ago. "It was a Sunday night, and Arthur and I just happened to be walking out of the art gallery together. We were standing near each other in the foyer and I just turned around and smiled at him and he smiled back at me."
Challis asked Cheeseman if he would like to go and have a cup of coffee, and the pair chatted and found they had many things in common — an interest in the opera, gardening and art. "We met again the next day, and we met again the next day, and we met again the next day... and gradually our relationship built up, and we grew closer and closer together, and the years went on and on and here we are," Challis said.
As their relationship grew, they never faced prejudice from those around them. "Everybody just accepted us as we were," Challis said. He worked as head of science at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, while Cheeseman worked as a pharmacist. Things began to change, Challis explained, when he retired and realised Cheeseman wasn't eligible to receive his Commonwealth pension if he passed away, due to the fact the couple weren't in a civil union.
Decade of campaigning for equality
The couple have spent 48 years together but due to marriage laws in Australia have not been able to wed. Now, the tireless marriage equality campaigners are behind a local push to get marriage equality debated in Australian parliament.
"In Arthur's case, if I had died, Arthur would have got nothing. It goes straight back to the government, so I was extremely concerned about this. The pension belonged to the both of us, not just me," Challis said. "It seemed completely unjust and unfair that he wouldn't get the same entitlements as a wife. So I started campaigning about that."
He began campaigning the Howard Government for same-sex relationships to be recognised as a defacto partnership and to remove financial discrimination against gay couples. This eventually happened in 2009, following a 2007 Australian High Commission report that highlighted discrimination issues faced by couples in Australia.
It was a few years before this passion transferred to the gay marriage debate. Something changed for Challis after reading an editorial in a newspaper in 2012, which stated marriage was no longer a religious union but was instead a civil, secular contract that should be available to everyone. "That was an eye opener. I thought: 'That's right, my relationship with Arthur should be given the same recognition as everyone else's relationships.' At that stage I became an advocate for same sex marriage," he said.
The latest hope for Challis came with the Irish referendum earlier this year, which proved religion could once-and-for-all be put aside for equality. "The Irish people were prepared to follow their own instincts, and their own conscience, and overwhelming voted for same-sex marriage in Ireland. If they have got it, we have to get it," he said.
On the day of the announcement in May, Challis and Cheeseman joined thousands of Australians on the streets. "It was a tremendous occasion, a great feeling of enthusiasm and euphoria," he explained. "Everyone thought: 'It won't be long now.'"
Australia's same-sex marriage situation
Months later, Australia has still not made any substantial progression towards a change of marriage law. Challis and Cheeseman's relationship was used as an example by Coalition MP Warren Entsch when he presented a same-sex marriage bill to parliament on Monday.
"The main purpose of this bill is not a complex one," Entsch told Parliament. "It is to give same-sex couples in Australia the same right to marry the person they love as that which is currently only granted by law to heterosexual couples.
"This bill is designed to promote an inclusive Australia, not a divided one. A divided nation is what we will be if we continue to allow discrimination in relation to marriage on the basis of a person's sexuality."
Last week, after a lengthy debate surrounding Entsch's proposed bill, Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott dismissed the possibility of a conscience vote by politicians being undertaken during this term of parliament, and instead deferred it to a decision by the people, ultimately delaying any outcome in the immediate future.
Now, it seems either a referendum or plebiscite will decide whether same-sex marriage will be legal in Australia. A referendum is a vote by the people — it's successful when a majority of people in a majority of states vote in favour of it. While a plebiscite is a vote that is won by the national majority.
"The best chance now is that we have a plebiscite. I hope we will do what the Irish did, and vote overwhelmingly in favour of it," Challis said. "But I would hope it won't be a bitter, disputed thing. It has the potential to bring the worst out in people. There is still a lot of blatant homophobia just under the surface in Australia."
(h/t ABC News Australia)