text:
Posted Date: Aug 23, 2004
This patient summary on radiation enteritis (inflammation of the intestine) is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials is available from the National Cancer Institute. Radiation therapy often leads to radiation enteritis, which is a disorder of the large and small bowel. This brief summary describes radiation enteritis and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Radiation enteritis is a malfunction of the large and small bowel that occurs during or after radiation therapy to the abdomen, pelvis, or rectum.
The large and small bowel are very sensitive to radiation. The amount of damage to normal tissues increases as the radiation dose increases; because larger doses are needed for most tumors in the abdomen and pelvis, enteritis is likely to occur.
Almost all patients undergoing radiation to the abdomen, pelvis, or rectum will show signs of acute enteritis. Acute symptoms are those that appear during the first course of radiation therapy and up to 8 weeks later. Chronic radiation enteritis may appear months to years after radiation therapy is completed, or it may begin as acute enteritis and continue after treatment stops. Only 5% to 15% of persons treated with radiation to the abdomen will develop chronic problems.
Several factors determine the occurrence and severity of radiation enteritis. These factors include the dose of radiation, tumor size and spread, amount of normal bowel treated, concurrent chemotherapy, use of radiation implants, and individual patient factors (such as previous surgery to the abdomen or pelvis, high blood pressure, diabetes, pelvic inflammatory disease, or poor nutrition).
The risk of radiation enteritis usually increases as the dose of radiation and the percentage of normal bowel treated increase. Also, the patient factors listed above can decrease blood flow to the bowel wall and affect bowel movement, increasing the chance of radiation injury.
Acute Radiation Enteritis Back Up
Radiation therapy mainly affects rapidly dividing cells such as the cells lining the large and small bowel. An increasing number of cells die, leading to other problems over the next few days and weeks. Patients with acute enteritis may complain of nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, the frequent urge to have a bowel movement, and watery diarrhea. With diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract does not function as efficiently, and fat, lactose, bile salts, and vitamin B12 are not well absorbed. Symptoms of an inflamed rectumincluding a mucus-like discharge, rectal pain, and rectal bleedingmay result from radiation damage to the anus or rectum.
Symptoms of acute enteritis usually get better 2 to 3 weeks after treatment ends.
Patients should be examined and asked questions about the following:
Treatment of acute enteritis includes treating the diarrhea, loss of fluids, poor absorption, and stomach or rectal pain. These symptoms usually get better with medications, changes in diet, and rest. If symptoms become worse even with this treatment, then cancer treatment may have to be stopped, at least temporarily.
Medication may be prescribed, including antidiarrheals to stop diarrhea, opioids to relieve pain, and steroid foams to relieve rectal inflammation and irritation. If patients with pancreatic cancer have diarrhea during radiation therapy, they may need pancreatic enzyme replacement, because not having enough of these enzymes can cause diarrhea.
Nutrition also plays a role in acute enteritis. When intestines are damaged by radiation therapy, production of enzymes, especially lactase, decreases or stops entirely. Lactase is essential in the digestion of milk and milk products. A lactose-free, low-fat, and low-fiber diet may help to control symptoms of acute enteritis.
Chronic Radiation Enteritis Back Up
Only 5% to 15% of the patients who receive radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis will develop chronic radiation enteritis. Symptoms include wave-like abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, frequent urges to have a bowel movement, greasy and fatty stools, weight loss, and nausea and vomiting. Less common are bowel obstruction, holes in the bowel, and heavy rectal bleeding. Symptoms usually appear 6 to 18 months after radiation therapy.
Before determining that chronic radiation enteritis is causing these symptoms, recurrent tumors need to be ruled out. The radiation history of the patient is important in making the correct diagnosis.
Symptoms of chronic radiation enteritis are treated in the same way as symptoms of acute radiation enteritis. Surgery is used to treat severe damage. Fewer than 2% of affected patients will require surgery to control their symptoms.
Two types of surgery may be used: intestinal bypass or complete removal of the diseased intestines. The patient's condition should be considered before surgery is attempted, however, because wound healing is often slow and may require long-term tube feeding. Even after surgery, many patients may still have symptoms.
To minimize the risk of chronic radiation enteritis, health professionals use different methods to try and reduce the area that is exposed to radiation. Patients may be positioned to protect as much of the small bowel as possible from the radiation treatment, or may be asked to have a full bladder during treatment to help push the small bowel out of the way. The amount of radiation may be adjusted to deliver lower amounts more evenly or higher amounts to specific areas. If a patient has surgery, clips may be placed at the tumor site to help designate the area to be irradiated.
Changes to This Summary (08/23/2004) Back Up
The PDQ® cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.
Editorial changes were made to this summary.
Questions or Comments About This Summary Back Up
If you have questions or comments about this summary, please send them to Cancer.gov through the Web site's Contact Form. We can respond only to email messages written in English.
For more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers with TTY equipment may call 1-800-332-8615. The call is free and a trained Cancer Information Specialist is available to answer your questions.
Web sites and Organizations
The NCI Web site provides online access to information on cancer, clinical trials, and other Web sites and organizations that offer support and resources for cancer patients and their families. There are also many other places where people can get materials and information about cancer treatment and services. Local hospitals may have information on local and regional agencies that offer information about finances, getting to and from treatment, receiving care at home, and dealing with problems associated with cancer treatment.
The NCI has booklets and other materials for patients, health professionals, and the public. These publications discuss types of cancer, methods of cancer treatment, coping with cancer, and clinical trials. Some publications provide information on tests for cancer, cancer causes and prevention, cancer statistics, and NCI research activities. NCI materials on these and other topics may be ordered online or printed directly from the NCI Publications Locator. These materials can also be ordered by telephone from the Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), TTY at 1-800-332-8615.
The NCI's LiveHelp service, a program available on several of the Institute's Web sites, provides Internet users with the ability to chat online with an Information Specialist. The service is available from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Information Specialists can help Internet users find information on NCI Web sites and answer questions about cancer.
For more information from the NCI, please write to this address:
PDQ® is a comprehensive cancer database available on NCI's Web site.
PDQ® is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. Most of the information contained in PDQ® is available online at NCI's Web site. PDQ® is provided as a service of the NCI. The NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health, the federal government's focal point for biomedical research.
PDQ® contains cancer information summaries.
The PDQ® database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine. Most summaries are available in two versions. The health professional versions provide detailed information written in technical language. The patient versions are written in easy-to-understand, nontechnical language. Both versions provide current and accurate cancer information.
The PDQ® cancer information summaries are developed by cancer experts and reviewed regularly.
Editorial Boards made up of experts in oncology and related specialties are responsible for writing and maintaining the cancer information summaries. The summaries are reviewed regularly and changes are made as new information becomes available. The date on each summary ("Date Last Modified") indicates the time of the most recent change.
PDQ® also contains information on clinical trials.
Some patients have symptoms caused by cancer treatment or by the cancer itself. Patients who have symptoms related to cancer treatment may want to take part in a clinical trial. A clinical trial is a study to answer a scientific question, such as whether one method of treating symptoms is better than another. Trials are based on past studies and what has been learned in the laboratory. Each trial answers certain scientific questions in order to find new and better ways to help cancer patients. During supportive care clinical trials, information is collected about new treatment methods, the risks involved, and how well they do or do not work. If a clinical trial shows that a new treatment is better than one currently being used, the new treatment may become "standard."
Listings of clinical trials are included in PDQ® and are available online at NCI's Web site. Descriptions of the trials are available in health professional and patient versions. Many cancer doctors who take part in clinical trials are also listed in PDQ®. For more information, call the Cancer Information Service 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237); TTY at 1-800-332-8615.


text:
Product Details
GMC Sierra 2008, XP Series™ Cat-Back Exhaust System by MBRP®, MODERATE SOUND. 3" Tubing. The XP series exhausts from MBRP is for the no-compromise enthusiast who insists on a rugged system that can take whatever the road throws at it and last. Constructed entirely of corrosion-resistant T409 stainless steel, this system will show some light surface discoloration after a while, but will never corrode through. That's why MBRP sells it with a lifetime warranty.
- Mellow, authoritative exhaust note
- Constructed entirely of T409 stainless steel
- Boosts horsepower and torque
- Can improve economy 1-2 mpg
- Mounts from OEM hangers
- Installs with simple hand tools
- Lifetime Warranty
The first thing you'll notice will be the rich, mellow sound delivered by the chambered muffler. The second thing you'll notice is the improved performance as lowered backpressure and improved scavenging let your engine deliver more power and torque. The third thing you'll notice is more money in your pocket after you fill up. With all the tubing mandrel-bent without reducing its cross-section, and every bend made to the minimum bend angle, MBRP exhaust systems can substantially reduce backpressure through the system. You don't need to expend horsepower forcing exhaust gases through a pinhole, and improved scavenging of those same gases means more mixture drawn into the cylinders for more power. It's a win-win deal. MBRP engineers all of its systems to fit perfectly the first time. You'll be able to install your MBRP exhaust system with nothing more than simple hand tools. MBRP's XP Series systems are constructed entirely of T409 stainless steel, and feature polished mufflers and polished tips. Application-specific mufflers, developed on the street and on MBRP's dyno, assure a mellow but authoritative tone.464.99 539.99
Fifteen years ago, MBRP® started in the exhaust business by introducing the B&B Eliminator, a silencer that quickly became the best-selling snow machine muffler of all time. Exhaust system technology being as universal as it is, they soon branched off into cars, Jeeps, and diesel trucks, with amazing success. One of their secrets has been the practice of making as many universal-fit kits as possible. A couple of extra parts in the box means that a single kit might fit a number of different wheelbase pickup trucks, for instance. Reducing complexity in ordering is better for them, better for their distributors, and a great benefit for their customers, who are more likely to be able to find a kit that fits their vehicle on hand. In addition, they go to great lengths to make sure their systems fit properly every time. Careful attention to design and fabrication delivers a system that doesn't need customization with a hammer to fit properly before the car or truck comes off the lift.
Product Reviews (0)
Product Reviews (0)
More Accessories
You will never pay more with CARiD! Not only will we match prices from any competitor's website or other reputable source, we will continue to honor that promise for up to one year after your purchase.
We'll match the price at time of purchase, or refund you the difference if done after the purchase. Either way, we are totally committed to providing you the best online shopping experience.
We're car and truck enthusiasts, just like you! And it's enthusiasts we hire in our Sales and Service Centers. Many of our staff are ASE certified and have spent years in the retail auto business.
We conduct our own in-house training, and we even bring vendors to us for hands-on product training demonstrations. You're getting true expertise when you phone or email us!
With hundreds of vendors, and tens of thousands of components for sale, we put tremendous effort into coordinating our data with our vendors' data in order to guarantee that you get the correct part.
Our huge database is regularly cross-checked to keep it current and optimized. At times, our thoroughness makes our data even more accurate than our suppliers! This rigorous process means that you can always order with confidence.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Westcon Group acquires Verecloud
Network, security and telecom VAD Westcon Group has acquired the assets of Verecloud, the developer of a channel distribution platform for cloud and services solutions. Verecloud will be incorporated in Westcon Group's Cloud Solutions Practice, which will be led by former Verecloud CEO John McCawley. Founded in 2006, privately-held Verecloud has developed a robust, Telecom carrier-grade, cloud services aggregation and brokerage platform with the ability to process millions of concurrent transactions in real time, including subscription and usage-based services delivered by multiple third-party services providers. The platform will form the foundation of Westcon Group's cloud digital distribution solution, designed to help value-added resellers (VARs) generate significant revenue from cloud-enabled services. "Weston Group and Verecloud have been working together during the past 18 months and co-developed a truly differentiated cloud go-to-market capability for the channel. Our services distribution solution sets us apart from the industry, hence we decided to 'in-source' that intellectual property through this acquisition. Coupling our channel cloud enablement services with Verecloud's acquisition will position Westcon Group Cloud Solutions to drive the business models of tomorrow," said Dolph Westerbos, Chief Executive Officer, Westcon Group. Technology OEMs and cloud service providers (CSPs) look for a partner that can "light up" the channel. Westcon Group delivers this through its robust cloud distribution solution – freeing resellers to focus on development of their IP, including value-added professional services and technical expertise to build a cloud practice unburdened by practical challenges, such as micro-transaction billing, service level monitoring, up- and cross-selling, etc. Westcon Group links third-party cloud offers to resellers and their end customers, and now offers an additional go-to-market channel for the resellers' own services offerings. Bringing these aggregated solutions to market on a scalable, multi-tiered, and full-lifecycle management platform will generate new revenues for technology OEMs, cloud service providers, and value-added resellers. Continued Westerbos: "Channel innovation is core to our business, and ownership of our digital distribution platform allows us to bring differentiated, exclusive solutions to the channel without relying on third-party software development. Furthermore, having cloud services distribution fully integrated with our hardware and software distribution systems and operational processes allows us to seamlessly transact cloud and hybrid solutions as business-as-usual." Westcon Group's cloud and services distribution platform delivers the following core capabilities:
Westcon Group also provides channel enablement services to help resellers manage their business transformation. Westcon Group is building a set of critical Operational Support Services (OSS) and Business Support Services (BSS) to help VARs become successful cloud partners. Over the next year, these white-labelled/reseller-branded offerings will include:
Westcon Group announces intent to acquire Intact Integrated Services
VAD Westcon Group has announced its intent to acquire Intact Integrated Services, a provider of project, support, and managed services to the ICT and Cisco channel industry, formerly a direct subsidiary of Westcon's parent company Datatec. The deal ought to strengthen Westcon's commitment to partner-led services offerings, empowering reseller customers with broader services capabilities. Headquartered in the UK with offices in Germany, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Intact works with telcos, OEMs, system integrators and VARs – helping to generate new revenue, deliver complex technology projects, and support global initiatives. A specialist in the Cisco channel, the company provides white-label services and support centered on networking, data center/cloud and collaboration technologies. Intact becomes a critical piece of Weston Group's Global Services Solution Practice, led by Executive Vice President Pedro Galatas. Helping partners expand their business, the company's focused areas include: Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Data Center, Cloud, and Global Deployment.
Westcon Group names Dolph Westerbos new CEO
VAD Westcon Group has named industry veteran Dolph Westerbos as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years of B2B services and channel leadership experience at companies ranging from Dell to Brambles and ModusLink, Westerbos succeeds Dean Douglas, who will be leaving to become CEO of telecom vendor Unify (formerly known as Siemens Enterprise Communications). Westerbos comes to Westcon Group from Brambles and CHEP, where he served as Group President of Asia Pacific and EMEA for the supply chain and pooling solutions provider. As Westcon's newest executive, Westerbos will build upon the company's leadership in value-added distribution – with more than €3 billion in revenue and presence in 60 countries across six continents.
New appointments for GTDC
The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) has appointed Westcon President and CEO Dean Douglas as vice chairman of the GTDC and Esprinet CEO Alessandro Cattani as a new executive committee member. Douglas and Cattani will help lead the strategic direction of the GTDC – an association of the world's biggest technology distributors, which annually generate more than €99 billion in worldwide product and services revenue.
Jens Montanana appointed Chairman of Westcon Group
Westcon Group, a global VAD in unified communications, network infrastructure, data center, and security solutions, has appointed Jens Montanana as its new Chairman. Jens is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Westcon's parent, London and Johannesburg- listed Datatec Limited - which he developed into a global ICT solutions and services leader with more than 6,500 employees worldwide. During his tenure at Datatec, Westcon has become one of the market's leading specialty distributors in the channel, with revenues of approximately €3 billion. Jens replaces John McCartney, who will remain a Non-Executive Director of Westcon.
Westcon Africa Kenya Ltd
Westcon Africa Kenya Ltd
General manager :
National/regional/export split :


text:
Twins set to call up P.J. Walters to fill empty spot in rotation
Get the 1500 ESPN SportsWire delivered to your inbox daily, and keep up with all the news in Twin Cities Sports
In the wake of the recent demotion of struggling starter Vance Worley, the Minnesota Twins are preparing to call up P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester.
Red Wings beat reporter Jim Mandelaro tweeted Thursday evening that Walters told him he was going to be promoted and would get the "start this weekend."
Walters, who started 12 games for the Twins last season, has posted a 3.31 ERA this season in nine games with the Red Wings.
The promotion of Walters swiftly ended speculation that widely-heralded right-handed prospect Kyle Gibson would be brought up to make his MLB debut.
Walters is the second new addition to the Twins starting rotation this week. Samuel Deduno recently took over Pedro Hernandez's spot, and is slated to start Friday in Detroit.


text:
SIMI VALLEY, California (KNBC) -An attorney representing five Simi Valley, California sex offenders who sued the city over limits to their Halloween activities said the lawsuit will be the first of several she expects to file over such restrictions.
Lawyer Janice Bellucci heads the 18-month-old advocacy group California Reform Sex Offender Laws.
On Friday, she filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming that Simi Valley's ordinance violates her clients' First Amendment rights.
The suit seeks a judge's order prohibiting enforcement of the ordinance in Simi Valley, which has 119 registered sex offenders, according to a city report.
Bellucci is representing five unnamed sex offenders, three of their spouses and two minor children, she said.
The ordinance, adopted September 10, prohibits registered sex offenders in the Ventura County city of about 125,000 from displaying Halloween decorations, answering the door to trick-or-treaters or having outside lighting after dark on Oct. 31.
Simi Valley councilman and LAPD officer Mike Judge said the law is modeled after similar Halloween laws enforced in other California cities, and is meant to protect children.
"This law was generated by citizens asking the City Council to do something," Judge said. "And it didn't seem unreasonable for the City Council to take it up.
"As far as I'm concerned, our law doesn't go as far as other laws in the state of California and it still, in our opinion, protects our children a little bit better than not having it."
Registered sex offenders are also required to post signs with on their front doors reading, in 1-inch letters, "No candy or treats at this residence."
Those offenders visible to the public on the state's Megan's Law website and convicted of a crime against a child are required to post the sign.
67 of the city's offenders are listed on the website, according to a city report; the rest are convicted of misdemeanors and don't have their names on the public list.
Bellucci said the sign-posting requirement was "particularly egregious."
"We consider that to be a violation of the U.S. Constitution," Bellucci said Tuesday.
The ordinance both imposes "forced speech" - the sign - and restricts speech by prohibiting Halloween celebrations, she said.
"It's similar to Jews in Nazi Germany who had to wear the yellow star on their clothing," Bellucci said.
The Simi Valley measure is part of a trend of increasing strict restrictions on the activities of convicted sex offenders who have "paid their debt to society," Bellucci said.
Her organization intends to begin filing lawsuits to challenge other statutes, she said.


text:
We are very excited to welcome our new incoming students to the New Student Advising Center. Fall registration for these students began in early March. During the initial advising appointment new students will learn more about their major, plan out their fall schedule and discuss various campus resources. Advisors from the New Student Advising Center will contact incoming students to schedule their respective advising appointments.
Fall semester classes will begin on August 31st, 2015.
At Benedictine University academic advising is grounded in Benedictine values and the University mission. It is an interactive process between the advisor and student and is supported by technology. The goal is to promote each student's academic, career and personal development.
Faculty and staff are committed to creating a decision-making framework through which students can identify and realize their educational goals. Although academic advising is a collaborative function of both student and advisor, the final responsibility for satisfying University and major requirements rests with the student.
The student actively participates in the educational decision-making process.


text:
http://www.viplouboutinoutletmart.com 4567
Forums home -> General Discussion -> http://www.viplouboutinoutletmart.com 4567
http://www.viplouboutinoutletmart.com 4567
By sergio10 on Apr 12, 2013 07:21 AM
All children in a family want to be different and their family is no differentretweet:hover > span {background-position: -96px 3px;}p The initial installment was released in 1988 for the PC, Apple, and michael kors handbags outlet, Commodoreientrymailcom/socialditto/everything-spritev2Another set of emails, which even appear to include a veiled death threat to the Arctic Beacon editor, has been determined and verified to a high degree to be from the illegitimate camp, fronting for Bush Sr Either way, 20 minutes of cold therapy will help louboutin shoes outlet, to prevent inflammation and painful swelling from setting into your jointsmetadata span
Just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle and brew fresh coffee However you may get there, you'll also find that trusted christian louboutin outlet, online retailers like louboutin sale, Amazon also carry a huge selection of National Football League merchandise1, trying to use the money fake oakley sunglasses, for nefarious purposesjpgarcticbeacon/cover_images/page2 Earlier than shelling out any money you will need to assume with the following issues: a) Have you been buying for specialist functions, weekend satisfaction or simply to start jet skiing? The reply to that will make a huge variation to the type of jet ski for sale that you are looking for and the way much you may be prepared to shell out The wishes of all these people are now granted - weight loss is now easy with Super Slim Pomegranate Only this time look at both the team's consistency and christian louboutin shoes outlet, the player's
timestamp atimestamp aSavannahs Twitter account has since been closed This aid is fat loss and muscle gain A survey red bottom high heels, conducted in the United States estimated that approximately 90 million people are either overweight or obese I was lucky, most of the other pc TV softwares would have messed me up big timeTomlinson gained over 1,100 rushing yards in his first eight years, but the San Diego Chargers thought his career was over after he struggled for 730 yards in 2009 Wraps red bottoms, generally stabilize the ankle in all directions, making it difficult for it to bend far enough to cause damage
Watching baseball makes me sleepy The price of the new radio varies depending on the model you chooseJPG) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} ditto109288884000653312{background: #000000 url(http://a2Although impossible to print the text of all the emails, here is a typical example of someone backing Wanta's efforts:"I commend you on your hard hitting and excellent articles in an effort to get the Leo Wanta Story out to the public louboutin shoes outlet, Kansas City Chiefs - I'd fire my head coach too if he continued starting Tyler PalkoAutumn is a good time to visit if you plan to fish Oregon coastal rivers and streams Miyagi in The Karate Kid films ? when those films were actually about karate and not kung fu


text:
A development board for the C8051F02x series microcontrollers, such as C8051F020, C8051F022. It is designed to give designers a quick start to develop code on these devices.
This development board comes with the C8051F020 chip in TQFP100 package.
Examples that come with this development board will show you how to connect the C8051F microcontroller to other peripheral components or devices and how to develope your prototype device easily. The pictures below show how the EX-F02x-Q100 works with an expansion board DVK501 and the results of the examples.
Note: The DVK501 and LCD12864 are not included in the price, please browse our store to buy them separately if you need. Click on the image to enlarge.
© 2014 Waveshare Electronics. All rights reserved.
Waveshare International Ltd.


text:
It's the day that "Brides To Be" dream about since they were little girls. Wedding Day! Years of dreaming, Months of planning, and then… The Big Day! This moment is far to important to trust to just "any" person with speakers and a microphone.
The entertainment that you choose for your wedding is crucial. In order to keep your guests entertained and enjoying your reception, it needs a polished entertainer who can keep the energy and flow at the proper level.
That's where Spectacular Sounds steps in… For over 12 years and hundreds of weddings, we've been guiding happy couples to and through the most amazing day of their life.
From the moment you bring us on board, we'll help get the ball rolling with plenty of tips and tools to help you plan out the reception of your dreams. Then, on the day of your wedding, our professional entertainers will give you and your guests and night to remember.
So many details go into choosing proper wedding entertainment. We would love to speak with you via phone, email or preferably, in person to answer any questions or concerns you may have about choosing Spectacular Sounds as the Entertainment company for your wedding.


text:
We've been helping the federal government to communicate and deliver strategic information that informs, educates and creates positive change.
Loading more stuff…
Hmm…it looks like things are taking a while to load. Try again?
TM + © 2015 Vimeo, LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with k in NYC.
Your content preferences apply to any Vimeo videos you view. Learn more about content preferences in our FAQ.


text:
From Openscap
Script Check Engine
Currently, many administrators use several "dirty" scripts to make sure their systems follow certain guidelines. They would like to move to the new set of standards that allow them to interoperate and use tools supporting these standards. However they can't afford to make that transition abruptly, it would require them to rework all of their testing scripts at once.
To solve this issue, we have created a small and simple check engine called Script Check Engine (=SCE). The aims were to allow administrators to use their old check script content with XCCDF. This way they can even mix tests up with OVAL and slowly move to OVAL completely, without having to go through immediate migration of all their content.
Keeping it simple while offering choices
One of the goals was to make it as simple as possible and to avoid making decisions for the user. Therefore we chose to support everything that is executable from the command line (with shebangs, or even Linux binaries). This should allow complete freedom. While we realize that this doesn't enforce any standards and will make collaboration on checking scripts harder, we believe that it's up to the content creation projects to enforce these standards.
Examples of supported languages:
- Bash
- Python
- Perl
- Ruby
The new Script Check Engine is simply registered with a namespace of our choice "http://open-scap.org/page/SCE", the namespace URI matches URL of this page. When you reference content in your XCCDF you simply use that namespace as the "system" attribute and use path to the script as the "href" attribute (the path should be relative to the XCCDF file or absolute).
Reporting the XCCDF result
Before we run the scripts, we set the environment variables to feed them XCCDF variables and possible exit codes (XCCDF_RESULT_* variables). Scripts run, optionally print something to their stdout/stderr (we collect both of these, see section Script output) and they finish with an exit code (exit(exit_code) in C, sys.exit(exit_code) in Python, ...). This exit code is mapped to the xccdf_result enum (we actually don't use the exit codes from 1 onwards but from 100 onwards to avoid having syntax errors and other nasty business reported as simply XCCDF_FAIL).
Detailed results are stored in SCE result files.
Reporting reasons when check fails
Usually, when a script fails, you want to know why that happened so that you can correct the cause. If the scripts only returned the final result, this would have been difficult. This is why we redirect stdout and stderr and capture the output. There are 2 possible ways to get the output.
The prefered way is to have a check-import element in the source XCCDF with import-name "stdout". This will effectivelly fetch stdout from the Script Check Engine and put it in rule-result later on. XSLT transformations of openscap will see that the check-import is there and use their data.
In case there is no stdout check-import in the XCCDF (or the XSLT can't find it for whatever reason), it will try to look for SCE result files and get their stdout element content.
Practical example
Section of an XCCDF
... <Rule id="rule-20" selected="true"> <title>selinux</title> <description> <xhtml:pre xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Checks if you have SELinux enabled</xhtml:pre> </description> <check system="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE"> <check-import import-name="stdout" /> <check-content-ref href="selinux.sh" /> </check> </Rule> ...
#!/usr/bin/env bash SELINUX_MODE=`/usr/sbin/getenforce` if [[ $SELINUX_MODE != "Enforcing" ]] then echo "Selinux is in "$SELINUX_MODE" mode." echo "Using Enforing mode is highly recommended. See selinux manual page for switching to Enforcing mode." exit $XCCDF_RESULT_FAIL fi exit $XCCDF_RESULT_PASS
Passing variables using <check-export>
XCCDF variables and operators are communicated to the check executable using environment variables. Please refer to the XCCDF specification for more info about how variables can be passed to checks - specifically the <check-export> element.
XCCDF_TYPE_${variable name} holds the type - "BOOLEAN", "NUMBER" or "STRING". XCCDF_VALUE_${variable name} holds the value payload. XCCDF_OPERATOR_${variable name} holds the operator - "EQUALS", "NOT_EQUALS", "GREATER", "GREATER_EQUAL", "LESS", "LESS_EQUAL" or "PATTERN_MATCH".
It is recommended to create some sort of a reusable parser in your check scripts.
We are using this check engine to port sectool tests. It mostly involves changing report calls to echo calls and changing the way the final result is reported. Content that has already been ported is kept in the openscap git repository as sample content - [1]
Enable SCE in openscap
openscap won't have SCE support by default, you have to pass --enable-sce to ./configure to get SCE support. Up until 0.9.12 SCE was inbuilt into libopenscap.so, since then it is built separately into libopenscap_sce.so and loaded as a plugin at runtime (if it's available).
Package repository (only for openscap > 0.9.12)
If you are using openscap from your package repository, check whether you need to install a supplemental package. For example in Fedora openscap SCE engine is packaged as "openscap-engine-sce". To enable it, execute:
# yum install openscap-engine-sce


text:
Most Popular in:
Event Coverage
CEW Presents The Estée Lauder Companies' Dream Team
By: Nancy Jeffries
Posted: April 24, 2013
From left, Jennifer Balbier, senior VP, global product development, Artistry Brands (overseeing MAC Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, and Smashbox); Anne Carullo, senior VP, global product development, Estée Lauder and Tom Ford Beauty; and Karyn Khoury, senior VP, corporate fragrance development worldwide, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
page 4 of 4
"BB is a hybrid product, and the language is so critical to describe the product's benefit. Give consumers a formula they love or get them a product they'll love, like a skin care product with multi-benefits. It's key to understand what consumers don't like about a category and then try to fill it," said Carullo.
"Innovation is great, but it's important to not lose sight of what you have and make it refreshed for new consumers," Khoury said, while emphasizing the importance of being true to the DNA of the brand. "I've also learned to trust my instincts, and I have a management team that also trusts my instincts, sometimes in spite of what the test results say. Don't be constricted by fear of failure. If you want true innovation you need to allow for that, and that doesn't happen if people are afraid of making a mistake."
Event sponsors included Shape, Givaudan, 24/Seven, HauteLook, WWD, Beauty Inc, Experticity and Kaplow.


text:
Alesha Dixon almost took a tumble when she got the heel of her stiletto stuck in a grill as she arrived in Glasgow.
The singer, who was wearing a green dress with a tartan jacket, almost broke her shoe in the incident.
The judge, who covered up from the rain under a red, white and blue umbrella, is in Scotland for auditions for this year's series of 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Fellow judges Amanda Holden and David Walliams was snapped arriving at the SECC along with hosts Ant and Dec.


text:
Task force foils Arizona murder-for-hire scheme
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — An Arizona gang task force has made an arrest in an
alleged murder-for-hire plot involving a witness in Yavapai County.
An informant approached Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement
Mission detectives and told them a woman was being targeted to prevent her from
testifying in court.
Authorities said the 26-year-old woman was taking the stand in the case of
28-year-old Pedro Sandoval Flores, who was in custody for assault.
He is accused of conspiring with Fidel Flores to kill the unidentified
woman for $3,000.
Task force officials said Fidel Flores allegedly offered an undercover detective
$1,000 as a down payment with a promise of the other $2,000 after the killing.
It's unclear if the men are related.
Authorities said the men were arrested July 9 and the woman was


text:
We will sell Luc Castaignos to Swansea City, say FC Twente
Posted: June 04, 2014|
DUTCH side FC Twente have admitted they are prepared to sell striker Luc Castaignos to Swansea City.
Swansea are believed to have tabled an offer of around £6.5 million for the former Inter Milan forward.
And Twente have now confirmed they have reached an agreement over a fee with Swansea - and that no other club have come in for Castaignos at this stage.
However, the Evening Post understands that despite Swansea's interest in the player, no deal is imminent.
Related content
Swansea City boss Garry Monk optimistic Ashley Williams will snub rival interest to sign new deal
Swansea City manager Garry Monk hoping skipper Ashley Williams follows Leon Britton's lead
Ravel Morrison linked with £5million move to Swansea City from West Ham in latest speculation over his future
Swansea City boss Garry Monk eyes at least four strike targets including Michy Batshuayi and Luc Castaignos
Swansea City's Garry Monk has heard nothing about Wilfried Bony despite links with Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton and Chelsea
New Swansea boss Garry Monk has been monitoring Castiagnos, but at this stage there is no guarantee that he will end up at the Liberty.
Twente could be keen to get a deal done as they have financial concerns.
"The choice is always up to the player, but the clubs can work it out," said Twente chairman Joop Munsterman.


text:
The Northwest's #1 Choice In Pest Control.
The Northwest's Pest Control Experts Since 1981
Redi National Pest Control has been serving Seattle and the greater Northwest since 1981 and has become the Northwest's premier pest control company for people wanting an immediate solution to their pest problems. With over 500,000 satisfied customers successfully treated, Redi National Pest Control has the experience and expertise to eliminate any and all types of pests. We've been providing environmentally responsible pest control solutions in Seattle for over 30 years with the proven ability to eliminate even the toughest of pest problems. Our commitment to excellence is second to none! This includes Green solutions for many of our elimination services. Whether dealing with rodents, carpenter ants, spiders, termites, bed bugs, bees, cockroaches or any other pest, Redi National's professionally licensed and experienced technicians are the best in the business at delivering a complete and effective solution to eliminate your pest problems. Where others just control, we eliminate!
Since 1981 we have had a one stop approach mentality. We offer attic insulation and crawl space insulation as well. Our Hi-tech approach to insulation will have your family breathing cleaner air while lowering your monthly energy bills. No matter whether it's a pest control problem or an insulation issue count on Redi National to get the job done right.
We look forward to continuing to service all our past, present, and future customers and appreciate the opportunity to take care of your pest control and insulation needs. Your complete satisfaction is our #1 priority.


text:
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
August 5, 2013
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend my best wishes to the people of Bolivia as you celebrate the 188th anniversary of your independence this August 6.
The United States and Bolivia share a common interest in building tolerant, inclusive societies that reflect the diversity of our peoples.
I wish Bolivians everywhere a future of peace, prosperity, and happiness.
[This is a mobile copy of Bolivia's Independence Day]
Short URL: http://m.state.gov/md212704.htm
Short URL: http://m.state.gov/md212704.htm


text:
American Psychiatric Association http://www.psych.org
Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org
Mental Health America http://www.nmha.org
Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/
Mental Health Canada http://www.mentalhealthcanada.com
Agoraphobia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what. Updated November 8, 2012. Accessed March 4, 2013.
Lenders JW, Eisenhofer G, Mannelli M, et al. Phaeochromocytoma.
Lancet. 2005;20-26;366:665-675.
Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia. Anxiety and Depression Association of America website. Available at: http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/panic-disorder-agoraphobia. Accessed March 4, 2013.
Phobias. American Psychiatric Association website. Available at: http://www.psychiatry.org/phobias. Accessed March 4, 2013.
Phobias. Mental Health America website. Available at: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/phobias. Accessed March 4, 2013.
PTSD. American Psychiatric Association website. Available at: http://www.psychiatry.org/ptsd. Accessed March 4, 2013.
Symptoms. Anxiety and Depression Association of America website. Available at: http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/panic-disorder-agoraphobia/symptoms. Accessed March 4, 2013.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing
All rights reserved.
It's time to stop guessing. If you want to make some changes but just aren't sure how, the free personal health survey from LiveWell is a great place to start.
Fight heart disease and prevent heart attacks. HeartSHAPE® is a painless, non-invasive test that checks pictures of your heart for early-stage coronary disease.
How many calories do you need to eat each day to maintain your weight and fuel your physical activity? Enter a few of your stats into this calculator to find out.
Using body mass index as a reference, this calculator determines your ideal body weight range. All you need to do is enter your height.
This tool considers your height and weight to assess your weight status.
Wellmont Nurse Connection is your resource for valuable health information any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Speak to a Nurse any time, day or night, at (423) 723-6877 or toll-free at 1-877-230-NURSE.
You clicked on a link that will cause you to leave myWellmont.
For security purposes you will be signed out.


text:
Closet Systems Fuquay Varina
Make Magic With Fuquay Varina Closet Systems
No matter what kind of Fuquay Varina closet systems you're looking for, we should be able to help. With our huge range of styles and options, your needs will easily be met. The future of your home's closets are in good hands. We work with you step by step in order to make sure that you're ending up with Fuquay Varina closet systems that perfectly match your needs.
Soon, every item in your household will have its proper place. You will know where to put what, and it will be easy to do. The key to simple, organized storage is having closets that facilitate the process of organizing. With our Fuquay Varina closet systems, you're getting exactly that--a new foundation for your organizational requirements. Let us do the hard work for you, by allowing us to improve your home with magnificent new Fuquay Varina closet systems.
We Put the Customer First
Call California Closets today for a free consultation. We're always ready and willing to assist you in whatever way we can. You tell us exactly what you're looking for, and we'll help you make it possible. No storage dilemma is too big or too small for our fabulous Fuquay Varina closet systems. We'll take into account the size, shape, and style of your closets, and find a system that matches. By recognizing that every closet is different and that every household's uses for those closets are different, we can create unique solutions that match the individual.