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Henry Ford Health System (referred to as “HFHS” in this notice) is required by federal and state law to protect the privacy of health information that may reveal your identity. We are also required to provide you with a copy of this notice.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Notice of Privacy Practices Our notice of privacy practices Henry Ford Health System takes pride in protecting and securing your patient information and will provide you with our Notice of Privacy Practices that explains our practices and your rights regarding your patient information. Here you will find some frequently asked questions that may assist you in further understanding those practices. Why do patients receive a notice?

The first time you receive care at HFHS we will provide you with a copy of our Notice and ask you to acknowledge its receipt. Henry Ford Health System may need to change its privacy policies and practices from time to time and will update the Notice accordingly. It describes the health information privacy practices of our facilities or clinics, our medical staff, and affiliated health care providers who work together to provide health care services with our System. You may ask for a copy of our current Notice at any time in any of the patient registration areas, including clinics, and it is publicly posted in a number of places. Or, you may call (888) 434-3044 to request a copy of the Notice be mailed or emailed to you (please provide appropriate contact information). You can also view and print a copy of our current Notice which is available in English, Spanish & Arabic. Notice of Privacy Practices – English Notice of Privacy Practices – Spanish Notice of Privacy Practices – Arabic Who follows the policies in this notice? The privacy practices described in this notice are followed by: Any health care professional who treats you at any of our facilities or clinics All employees, medical staff, residents, fellows, trainees, students, and volunteers at any of our facilities or clinics This notice refers to practices of our Health System and medical staff, while you are a patient. It also refers to outpatient services such as day surgery and physical therapy. Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) participates with its affiliates and other health care providers and organizations (Members) to perform treatment, payment, health care operations and jointly participate in various quality improvement, population health management and multiparty assessments activities as an organized health care arrangement (OHCA). This Notice applies to all OHCA Members who work jointly with various providers and facilities as well as the HFHS insurance division and its affiliates, to accomplish many goals, which include improving the quality and efficient delivery of your health care and participating in various quality measure programs. Please be mindful that your private doctor may have different notices and policies about the use and disclosure of your medical information created in his or her office or clinic. By participating in this HFHS OHCA, OCHA Members who may be separate legal organizations can use and disclose PHI with each other to carry out the common purpose of providing you with excellent care, treatment and services, obtaining payment for those services and carrying out health care operations relating to our common purpose, unless the use or disclosure is not allowed by law. Additionally, HFHS OHCA Members may contract with other trusted third parties (Business Associates) to assist with providing treatment, or obtaining payment or performing healthcare operational activities. When this happens, the Member is required to enter a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the Business Associate which requires the Business Associate to limit its use or further disclosure of your PHI to only those purposes allowed under state or federal law and requiring it to protect the privacy and security of your PHI at all times. What health information is protected? We are committed to protecting the privacy of information we gather about you while providing health-related services. Some examples of protected health information are: Information indicating that you are a patient at the Hospital or that you are receiving treatment or other health-related services from our Hospitals or clinics;Information about your health condition (such as a disease you may have);Information about health care products or services you have received or may receive in the future (such as an operation); or Information about your health care benefits under an insurance plan (such as whether a prescription is covered);when combined with: Demographic information (such as your name, address, or insurance status);Unique numbers that may identify you (such as your social security number, your phone number, or your driver's license number); or Other types of information that may identify who you are. Notice of privacy practices Effective date: August 1, 2017NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES Effective Date: August 1, 2017THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO SUCH MEDICAL INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Our commitment to privacy You have entrusted Henry Ford Health System with the responsibility of providing health care for you and your family. We are dedicated to maintaining your trust. We know that the privacy of your medical information is important to you. That's why we take our responsibility to protect the privacy of your medical information very seriously. This Notice describes how we protect your privacy as we provide services to you. It describes the medical information we collect about you, how we use it, and with whom we share it. This Notice also explains your rights and certain obligations we have regarding the use and disclosure of your medical information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that provides protection for the privacy and security of medical information also known as protected health information (PHI). There are also other federal and state of Michigan laws and regulations that require medical information to be kept private and secured. We are required by HIPAA to make sure that medical information that identifies you is kept private, give you this Notice explaining your rights and our privacy obligations and privacy practices concerning your medical information, and to follow the terms of the Notice that is currently in effect. Complaints If you have any questions about this Notice of Privacy Practices, or questions or complaints about the handling of your medical information, you may contact the Information Privacy & Security Office in writing, using the information below. You may also send a written complaint to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint. Henry Ford Health System Information Privacy & Security Office One Ford Place, Suite 2A Detroit, Michigan 482021- 888-434-3044My Compliance Report (Access Code: HFH)Changes to our notice of privacy practices We may change our Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time. The changes will apply to all medical information about you that we have at the time of the change, and to all medical information about you that we keep in the future. Generally, the changes will take effect when they appear in a revised Notice of Privacy Practices. A copy of our current Notice will be posted in our facilities and be available to all patients. Our use and disclosure of your medical information not requiring your written authorization Each time you receive services from a HFHS hospital, physician or other health care provider, a record of your visit is made. Typically, this record contains your symptoms, examination, test results, diagnoses, treatment and a plan for future care or treatment. This information is often referred to as your health or ‘Medical Record’. This information, linked with your name or other identifying information is used in many ways such as providing care, obtaining payment for your care and for running our business. In addition, we may maintain PHI about employer sponsored health and wellness services provided to you, including services provided at your employment site. We will use the PHI to provide you medical treatment or services and will disclose the information about you to others who provide you medical care. Uses and disclosures of your medical information for purposes described in this Notice may be made in writing, orally, electronically, or by facsimile. Our use and disclosure of your medical information must comply with both Michigan and federal privacy laws regulations. There are also Michigan and federal laws and regulations that place additional restrictions on the use and disclosure of certain types of medical information, including medical information about mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS conditions, and certain genetic information. For example, in most cases your written consent is needed before using or disclosing psychotherapy notes (if recorded or maintained by us), documents related to your use of Suboxone, sending you marketing information about 3rd party products or services for which we are receiving direct or indirect payment, or the sale of medical information about you, unless it is otherwise allowed by law. Your consent can always be revoked in writing, but it will not apply to any uses or disclosures that were made before you revoked your consent. General Use & Disclosures that Do Not Require Written Consent. As permitted by HIPAA and Michigan State law, we may use or disclose your medical information without obtaining prior authorization from you to carry out the activities detailed below: Treatment: We may use and disclose your medical information to provide you with medical care and any related services in our facilities or in your home. We may also share your medical information with others who provide care to you such as hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, doctors, nurses, physician assistants, residents, medical and nursing students, therapists, technicians, spiritual care providers, nutrition staff, volunteers, emergency service and transportation providers, medical equipment providers, pharmacies, and others involved in your care that may not be listed. In addition, different hospital departments may use or disclose your medical information to assist with filling your prescriptions, requesting lab work and x-rays along with other medical needs that may not be listed. Payment: We may use and disclose your medical information as needed to get paid for the medical care that we provide to you or to assist others who care for you to get paid for that care. For example, we may share your medical information with a billing company or with your health insurance plan to obtain prior approval for your care or to make sure your plan will cover your care. You do have the right to request information to be withheld from your insurance company or third party payor if you make a request in writing about a specific treatment or service in advance, and you pay for the services in full before we provide the specific treatment or service to you at any of our facilities. Health Care Operations: We may use or disclose your medical information for our quality assurance activities and as needed to run our health care facilities. We also may use or disclose your medical information to get legal, auditing, accounting and other services and for teaching, business management and planning purposes. We may use your medical information in combination with other patients' medical information to compare our efforts and to learn where we can improve our care and services. We may disclose your medical information to businesses and individuals who perform services for us as long as they agree to protect the privacy of that information. Other Use & Disclosures that Do not Require Written Consent As permitted by HIPAA, we may use or disclose your medical information without obtaining prior written consent from you to carry out the activities listed below: Appointments Reminders: We may use your medical information to contact you about upcoming appointments by regular mail, text message, email and telephone. On-Site Contacts: While you are in our facilities, we may call your name when the doctor or other provider is ready to see you. We may need to contact you by overhead paging or we may ask you to write your name on a sign-in sheet. In these instances, we will take reasonable precautions to protect your privacy. Patient Reunions: We may hold reunions for various patient groups to celebrate their success in treatment. If you are or were part of such a patient group, we may use your medical information to invite you. Treatment Alternatives, Health Benefits, Fundraising, and Marketing: We may use and disclose your medical information to contact you about treatment alternatives, health-related benefits, products or services or to provide gifts of nominal value to you or your family. We may also contact you to raise funds for Henry Ford Health System or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Research: Under certain circumstances, we may use or disclose medical information about you, for research purposes. However, all research projects are closely monitored by an Internal Review Board (IRB) whose job is to protect the people (patients) participating in the research project, including the privacy and security of their medical information. Each research project must be cleared through a special IRB approval process before any medical information is disclosed to researchers. Except in very limited circumstances, researchers must then obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your medical information for their research. Researchers must also ensure that your medical information is kept private and secure. In limited circumstances, researchers may also be allowed access to your health information if the information is limited to medical information accessed in preparation for conducting research (e.g., looking at medical records for patients who have a specific medical condition for research to find a cure), the information being reviewed relates to the research, and none of the medical information used in the preparation of research leaves the institution. To Avert a Serious Threat to Health and Safety: We may use and disclose medical information about you when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another person. Community/public health activities and reports: We may use and disclose medical information about you to public health federal, state or local agencies regarding disease control, abuse or neglect, and health and vital statistics. Administrative oversight: We may use and disclose medical information about you related to activities such as accreditations, audits, investigations, licensure, or determining cause of death. Law enforcement and legal mandates: We may disclose medical information about you to law enforcement officials as allowed by law, such as to comply with warrants, subpoenas, or summonses that are issued by a judicial officer or other properly authorized administrative requests or investigative demands. We disclose medical information in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding, but only when ordered to do so by the court or administrative tribunal. National Security and Intelligence Activities: We may disclose medical information about you to authorized federal officials for intelligence, counterintelligence and other national security activities as authorized by law. Protective Services for the President of the United States and Others: We may disclose medical information about you to authorized federal officials so they may provide protection to the President, other authorized persons or foreign heads of state or to conduct special investigations. Workers compensation or other rehabilitative activities: We may disclose medical information about you as required by law or insurers to provide benefits for work-related or victim injuries or illnesses for you. Organ and tissue donation and transplant reports: We may use and disclose medical information about you as required by law as necessary to facilitate organ or tissue donation and transplant. Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors: We may release medical information to a coroner, medical examiner or funeral director. Inmates: We may release medical information about you to the correctional institution or law enforcement official if you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under the custody of a law enforcement official. Use & Disclosures To Which You Have The Opportunity To Object As permitted by HIPAA, you may object to the following use or disclosures of your medical information: Patient Directory: Unless you object and tell us not to, we will include certain limited information about you in the patient directory while you are a patient at any of our hospitals. This information may include your name, location in the hospital, your general condition as well as your religious affiliation and may also be released to people who ask for you by name. Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Care: Unless you object and tell us not to, we may disclose medical information about you to a friend or family member who is involved in your medical care or is responsible for paying for your care. Under unique circumstances, if you are an inpatient or in the emergency room we may share limited information with your family or friends about your condition and location. For example, if you are incoherent we may share your medical information with family members or friends to assist in providing quality care during your stay. In addition, we may disclose information about you to an organization like the Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who is assisting in a disaster relief effort so that your family can be notified about your condition, status and location. Media Condition Reports: Unless you object and tell us not to, we may release your medical information for an update to the media if the media requests information about you using your full name. The following information may be disclosed: your condition described in general terms such as “good”, “fair”, “serious”, or “critical”. You have the right to request that this information not be released. Spiritual Care: Unless you object and tell us not to, to carry our comprehensive care to our patients, we may disclose your medical information to chaplains or other spiritual care providers. Shared Medical Record/Health Information Exchanges (HIE) Including Care Everywhere® and Jackson Community Medical Record As a part of our business operations, we automatically keep medical information about you in a community wide or shared electronic medical record system that allows HFHS facilities, providers and your primary care physician (if he or she participate in an HIE), the ability to receive copies of all treatment records, emergency records, laboratory, radiology and other test results, even if he or she did not order the test or treatment. We may also participate in various electronic HIEs that help other health care providers who provide you with care to access your medical information when needed. Unless you object and tell us not to, your medical information will be available to other HIEs such as Care Everywhere®, Jackson Community Medical Record (JCMR), or other providers who use EPIC software to create and maintain their electronic health record system. For example, if you are admitted on an emergency basis to a Hospital or facility unrelated to HFHS which participates in the same shared HIE medical record system that HFHS does including JCMR or Care Everywhere®, your medical information will be available electronically to those who need it to treat you. If you wish to opt-out of having your medical information included in an HIE, you have the right to request to do so in writing. If after choosing to opt-out you wish to opt-back-in, you may also do so in writing. Your Right to Opt-Out of Certain Activities Opt-Out Options: We may use and disclose your medical information in a HIE, when raising funds or conducting marketing campaigns as described in the sections above. In regard to fundraising, HFHS or our OHCA Members may participate in these activities and we ask that you aid us in our efforts, while being confident that we are protecting your medical information. If you wish to opt-out of any of these activities, you have the right to request to do so in writing. If after choosing to opt-out you wish to opt-back-in, you may also do so in writing. Your Individual Rights Related to Your Medical Information You have specific ‘rights’ related to your medical information. Information about these rights and how you can exercise your rights are included below: Access and Copies: You have the right to review, inspect or receive a copy of the medical information that we keep about you or anyone else that you have legal authorization to access medical information about. Please note that we may charge you for our costs related to your request. We may deny your request in very limited circumstances. For example, your request may be denied if a licensed health care professional determines, in his/her best professional judgment, that access to the requested information is reasonably likely to cause harm to you or another person or is reasonably likely to endanger the life or physical safety of the individual or another person. If you are denied, you may request that the denial be reviewed and a licensed health care professional will be chosen by us to review the request and denial. Some of our facilities maintain records for a 10-year period and in some instances your medical information may not be available due to our retention policy. Disclosure List: You have the right to receive a list of your medical information disclosures, except for disclosures related to treatment, payment or healthcare operations that do not require your consent. You may submit a written request for a time-period up to six years from the date of disclosure. Your first request in a 12-month period is free. After that, we may charge for additional requests. Amendments: You have the right to submit a written request to amend your medical information, if you believe that information in your medical record is incorrect or that information is missing. We may deny the request if it is not in writing or if it does not include a reason to support the request. In addition, your request may be denied if our information is complete and accurate, if the medical information was not created by us, if the information is not part of the medical information kept by or for us, or is not part of the information that you would be permitted to inspect and copy under certain circumstances. We cannot remove or change the information in the record. If your request is granted, we will add in the supplemental information by an addendum. Restrictions: You have the right to submit a written request to restrict how we use or disclose your medical information. We will send you a written response informing you about our ability to honor your request. For example, if you pay for a specific service in full completely out of pocket before you receive the service and ask us not to disclose information about that service to your insurance company, we will abide by your request. Confidentiality: You have the right to request that your medical information be shared with you in a confidential manner, such as at work rather than at home. If you request for us to email your medical information to you, we will do so securely unless otherwise authorized by you or your legal designee. Copies of our Notice: You have a right to receive a copy of our current Notice. If this Notice was previously sent to you electronically, you may request a paper copy at any time. Notification of a Breach: You have a right to be notified in writing if there is a breach in the privacy or security affecting your medical information. Exercising Your Right and Opting Out To exercise any of the rights listed above or to opt-out or object to a specific use or disclosure, please send a written request to our Information Privacy & Security Office. To help with your request you can download or receive the appropriate form (s) by: Download the form here. Or, if you do not have access to a computer, call our Integrity Line at (888) 434-3044 and request that the correct form be mailed to you. Completed forms can be submitted via: Mail: Information Privacy & Security Office, 1 Ford Place, Suite 2A, Detroit, MI 48202Email: IPSO@hfhs.org Fax: (313) 874-9449Who to Contact If you have questions related to the organized healthcare arrangement or information detailed in this Notice, please contact the Information Privacy & Security Office at ipso@hfhs.org.


definition of airbrush

ed Definition of airbrush: an atomizer for applying by compressed air a fine spray (as of paint or liquid color)

airbrush

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See airbrush defined for English-language learners See airbrush defined for kids Recent Examples of airbrush from the Web Benefit's blurring face primer for airbrushed skin This stuff is like a real-time airbrush for your face.— jessica teich, USA TODAY, ""Ulta is having an amazing sale on all the expensive makeup you love,"" 21 Mar. 2018In part, the whimsy was a result of Mr. Grossman’s favored tool, the airbrush, which allowed him to effectively sculpt three-dimensional figures out of paint or ink.— harrison smith, Washington Post, ""Robert Grossman, illustrator who caricatured presidents and designed ‘Airplane!’ poster, dies at 78,""20 Mar. 2018Easterbrook, the author of several books, often airbrushes or smooths over history; temporary reversals are missed or their consequences minimized.— angus deaton, New York Times, ""Getting Better All the Time?,"" 2 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'airbrush.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. First Known Use of airbrush18842airbrushverb Definition of airbrushtransitive verb: to paint, treat, or alter (as to conceal imperfections) with or as if with an airbrushairbrush a photograph See airbrush defined for English-language learners Examples of airbrush in a Sentence That photograph must have been airbrushed. Recent Examples of airbrush from the Web Similar to how Aerie and Target pledged to remove airbrushing from their promotional materials, CVS will no longer edit photos on beauty advertisements.— leah prinzivalli, Glamour, ""The 'Acne Positivity' Movement Is Taking Back the Shame From Breakouts,"" 28 Mar. 2018Back in November, Missguided stopped airbrushing models' stretch marks on their site, which was awesome.— laura capon, Cosmopolitan, ""Missguided's Completely Unretouched Ad Campaign Will Make Your Heart Sing,"" 15 Dec. 2017The neutral, low-key makeup look for the shoot was important to Markle, who has been frustrated in the past by her freckles being covered up or airbrushed.— diana pearl, PEOPLE.com, ""Meghan Markle Used the Same Makeup Artist as Princess Diana for Her Vanity Fair Cover Shoot,""14 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'airbrush.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback. First Known Use of airbrush1907Phrases Related to AIRBRUSHRelated Phrasesairbrush out AIRBRUSH Defined for English Language Learnersairbrushnoun Definition of airbrush for English Language Learners: a device that is used to spray a liquid (such as paint) onto a surfaceairbrushverb Definition of airbrush for English Language Learners: to paint or treat (something, such as a photograph) with an airbrush especially to make improvements Learn More about airbrush See words that rhyme with airbrush Nglish: Translation of airbrush for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of airbrush for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about airbrush Seen and Heard What made you want to look up airbrush? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).show "


who is robert walton

The novel itself begins with a series of letters from the explorer Robert Walton to his sister, Margaret Saville. Walton, a well-to-do Englishman with a passion for seafaring, is the captain of a ship headed on a dangerous voyage to the North Pole.

Preface and Letters 1â4

Summary: Preface I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. (See Important Quotations Explained)Frankenstein opens with a preface, signed by Mary Shelley but commonly supposed to have been written by her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley. It states that the novel was begun during a summer vacation in the Swiss Alps, when unseasonably rainy weather and nights spent reading German ghost stories inspired the author and her literary companions to engage in a ghost story writing contest, of which this work is the only completed product. Summary: Letter 1What may not be expected in a country of eternal light? (See Important Quotations Explained)

In the first letter, he tells his sister of the preparations leading up to his departure and of the desire burning in him to accomplish “some great purpose”—discovering a northern passage to the Pacific, revealing the source of the Earth’s magnetism, or simply setting foot on undiscovered territory. Summary: Letters 2–3In the second letter, Walton bemoans his lack of friends. He feels lonely and isolated, too sophisticated to find comfort in his shipmates and too uneducated to find a sensitive soul with whom to share his dreams. He shows himself a Romantic, with his “love for the marvellous, a belief in the marvellous,” which pushes him along the perilous, lonely pathway he has chosen. In the brief third letter, Walton tells his sister that his ship has set sail and that he has full confidence that he will achieve his aim. Summary: Letter 4In the fourth letter, the ship stalls between huge sheets of ice, and Walton and his men spot a sledge guided by a gigantic creature about half a mile away. The next morning, they encounter another sledge stranded on an ice floe. All but one of the dogs drawing the sledge is dead, and the man on the sledge—not the man seen the night before—is emaciated, weak, and starving. Despite his condition, the man refuses to board the ship until Walton tells him that it is heading north. The stranger spends two days recovering, nursed by the crew, before he can speak. The crew is burning with curiosity, but Walton, aware of the man’s still-fragile state, prevents his men from burdening the stranger with questions. As time passes, Walton and the stranger become friends, and the stranger eventually consents to tell Walton his story. At the end of the fourth letter, Walton states that the visitor will commence his narrative the next day; Walton’s framing narrative ends and the stranger’s begins. Analysis: Preface and Letters 1–4The preface to Frankenstein sets up the novel as entertainment, but with a serious twist—a science fiction that nonetheless captures “the truth of the elementary principles of human nature.” The works of Homer, Shakespeare, and Milton are held up as shining examples of the kind of work Frankenstein aspires to be. Incidentally, the reference to “Dr. Darwin” in the first sentence is not to the famous evolutionist Charles Darwin, who was seven years old at the time the novel was written, but to his grandfather, the biologist Erasmus Darwin. In addition to setting the scene for the telling of the stranger’s narrative, Walton’s letters introduce an important character—Walton himself—whose story parallels Frankenstein’s. The second letter introduces the idea of loss and loneliness, as Walton complains that he has no friends with whom to share his triumphs and failures, no sensitive ear to listen to his dreams and ambitions. Walton turns to the stranger as the friend he has always wanted; his search for companionship, and his attempt to find it in the stranger, parallels the monster’s desire for a friend and mate later in the novel. This parallel between man and monster, still hidden in these early letters but increasingly clear as the novel progresses, suggests that the two may not be as different as they seem.


what is a cincture

" ( Latin Cingulum . )The cincture (or, as it is more commonly called in England, the girdle ) is an article of liturgical attire which has certainly been recognized as such since the ninth century. Then as now it was used to confine the loose, flowing alb, and prevent it from impeding the movements of the wearer.

Cincture

But its liturgical character appears from the prayers which even from early times were recited in putting it on and from the symbolism of spiritual watchfulness which then specially attached to it, according to the text, ""Sint lumbi vestri præcincti"". The cingulum is enumerated among the Massvestments in the Stowe Missal, and this very possibly may represent the practice of the Celtic Church in the seventh century. It seems probable, however, that in the Celtic Church, as in the Greek Church of the present day, the girdle was worn only by bishops and priests ; the deacon's tunic was left ungirded. Some few surviving examples of early girdles (tenth- and eleventh-century) show that in the beginning the cincture was not always a simple cord, as it is now. On the contrary, we find narrow bands of silk and precious stuff, often richly embroidered, and these lasted until late in the Middle Ages. Some such bands and sashes were again introduced for the same purpose in the last century, but the Congregation of Sacred Rites has disapproved of the practice, though it permitted those which existed to be used until worn out (24 November, 1899). The material of the girdle is preferably flax or hemp, but wool and silk -- the latter especially for occasions of solemnity -- are not prohibited. This material is woven into a cord, and the ends are usually decorated with tassels, By way of ornament strands of gold and silver thread are sometimes introduced, particularly in the tassels at the extremities. The prayer now recited by the priest in putting on the girdle, ""Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity"", etc., strongly suggests that this vestment should be regarded as typical of priestly chastity. Like the other Mass vestments, the girdle requires to be blessed before use. Some kind of cincture, we may further note, is included in almost every form of religious or ecclesiastical costume. In certain religious orders it receives a special blessing, and in such familiar instances as the Cord of St. Francis or the Girdle of St. Augustine it is sanctioned and indulgenced by the Church as indicating a profession of allegiance to a particular institute. Again, the broad sash, which forms part of the civil attire of bishops, priests, and other ecclesiastics, has been imitated, apparently for sthetic reasons, in the costume of choir boys and servers at the altar. It should be said that this last development, while not expressly prohibited so long as certain rules are observed regarding colour and material, is not in any way prescribed or recommended by ecclesiastical authority. Rosaries, Rosary Bracelets and Birthstone Rosaries... by Catholic Online Shopping White Imitation Pearl Sterling Silver Rosary@ $112.97 $90.38 SAVE 19%5mm Light Sapphire Swarovski 14Kt Gold Filled Rosary@ $110.99 $88.79 SAVE 20%Multi Sapphire Crystal Faceted Set Sterling Rosary @ $181.97 $145.58 SAVE 19%Solid Walnut Bicone Sterling Rosary @ $108.97 $87.18 SAVE 19%More Rosaries, Rosary Bracelets and Birthstone Rosaries A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O PQ R S T U V W X Y ZMore Volume: C 1,288Click/Touch the sub-volume below to view encyclopedia articles within the sub-volume. Cá 1Cæ 13Cî 1Ca 368Ce 61Ch 189Ci 39Cl 83Co 387Cr 81Cs 1Cu 43Cy 20Cz 1 "


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A paleo diet, or paleolithic diet, is a modern diet designed to emulate the diet of wild animals and plants eaten by humans during the Paleolithic era, or as far as this is possible in relation to foods available today. It's also therefore sometimes called a Stone Age, hunter-gatherer, or caveman diet.

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Archivepaleo diet also paleolithic diet Download Buzz Word lesson plannoun [countable]a diet based on food eaten in the Stone Age era, which consists of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, and does not include grains, dairy products or processed foods'Proponents of the Paleo diet claim miraculous gains in energy, mental acuity, physical strength and general health. But naysayers point out the diet is expensive, difficult and probably not sustainable. (There are 7 billion people on Earth, and there's only so much meat to go around. )'Time 3rd December 2014Hedgehog burger anyone? Even to the carnivores among us, this may seem like a pretty revolting prospect, but it's a culinary concept which could, in principle, feature within a strict interpretation of what's known as a paleo diet.proponents of the diet believe that it has significant health as well as weight loss benefits, arguing that many of today's health problems are the result of a mismatch between our Stone Age genes and modern diets

The diet is based on what humans were forced to survive on during this era, so involves consuming large amounts of lean meat, fruit, eggs, and certain kinds of nuts, seeds and vegetables. Perhaps more interestingly, it excludes any foods which were not thought to be available during our cave-dwelling days, which means that peas/beans, dairy products, grains like wheat, rye and barley, refined sugar and processed foods are out. Coffee and alcohol are also a no-no as these weren't drinks our forebears were able to produce. Proponents of the diet believe that it has significant health as well as weight loss benefits, arguing that many of today's health problems are the result of a mismatch between our Stone Age genes and modern diets. In other words, the 10,000 years since the adoption of new foods via the agricultural revolution simply isn't long enough for our bodies to have adapted to eating them. Though paleo diets are undeniably healthy in their omission of excessive carbs, refined sugars and processed foods, their precise benefits are hotly debated however, mainly because of differing opinions on what was in fact available in cave-dwelling times, and because pulses and dairy products have clinically-proven nutritional benefits. More Buzz Wordsbirthercaxirolaclicktivismdiabolicaempty chairglitter-bombhacktivistlegacymic dropoccupyopticsspot fixingtombstoning Buzz Word archive The paleo diet is nevertheless growing in popularity, with predictable endorsement from a number of celebrities. In 2013 it was the most googled diet on the internet, and in late 2014 the UK's first paleo restaurant opened in London. No hedgehog burgers on the menu there it seems, but you can eat chips (made from carrots) and cheese (made entirely from nuts). Background – paleo diet The idea of a dietary regime based on what was eaten in the Stone Age dates back to the 1970s, but the term paleo diet was popularized by Loren Cordain, a dietary expert and former professor of Colorado State University who published a book on the subject in 2001. Cordain's work has spawned an entire paleo movement and a thriving market in cookery books, meal plans and DVDs. The diet's popular exposure has even led to the informal usage go paleo (= adopt a paleo diet, compare go vegetarian/vegan/teetotal, etc. )The word paleolithic (also spelt palaeolithic in British English) dates back to the mid 1800s, and is based on the Greek forms palaio ('ancient') and lithos (stone). Paleolithic refers to the earlier Stone Age and contrasts with neolithic (describing the later Stone Age period, i.e. Greek neo - = 'new'). Both terms were coined by Sir John Lubbock, a 19th century pioneer in archaeology and evolutionary theory.by Kerry Maxwell, author of Brave New Words For teachers Would you like to use this Buzz Word article in class? Visit onestopenglish.com for tips and suggestions on how to do just that! The downloadable pdf contains a student worksheet which includes reading activities, vocabulary-building exercises and a focus on adjectives. Last week …Read last week's Buzz Word: SOLE. This article was first published on 3rd February 2015. Open Dictionaryambient literaturea form of literature which uses digital technology to enhance the reading experience by responding to information about the reader's location, time of day, etc.add a word More submissionsscoochpiblingtechlashcollimateploggingplat-agunified commscorkerlegacy mediaview entries Blog A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.global English and language change from our blog


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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law, passed in 1994, that protects military service members and veterans from employment discrimination on the basis of their service, and allows them to regain their civilian jobs following a period of uniformed service.

USERRA

USERRA applies to members of the Armed Forces, Reserves, National Guard, and other “Uniformed Services” (including the National Disaster Medical System and the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service). The law ensures that service members: Are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their military service;Are promptly re-employed in their civilian jobs upon return from duty;Are not discriminated against by employers because of past, present, or future military service. USERRA applies to both public and private employers. The Office of Special Counsel, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, investigates and enforces USERRA claims involving federal government employers. The Department of Labor and the Department of Justice handle USERRA claims involving private employers as well as state and local governments. OSC's Role A number of government agencies have roles in the education and enforcement of USERRA. OSC receives cases from the Department of Labor that may be appropriate for litigation. These are cases in which a federal employer is believed to have violated USERRA, but the issue could not be resolved by the Department of Labor. These cases are referred to OSC at the claimant’s request once the claimant has exhausted the Department of Labor’s process. The Department of Labor will inform claimants of their right of referral to OSC at the end of its own investigation. How to File a Complaint USERRA complaints must be filed with the Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS). If you are considering filing a USERRA complaint or simply want to learn more, OSC recommends that you first contact the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) . ESGR is an agency within the Department of Defense established expressly to help resolve these kinds of issues.


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ine If you smoke, traces of nicotine can be found in your hair, blood, urine, and saliva. It can be detected in your saliva for up to four days after your last cigarette and in your hair for up to a year. The best way to remove nicotine from your body is to stop using tobacco products altogether. You can help speed this process up by:drinking water

How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System? Nicotine in urine Nicotine in blood Nicotine in saliva and hair Q&A Why nicotine lingers Clearing nicotine from your body Side effects of nicotine withdrawal Takeaway How long does nicotine last? Whenever you smoke or chew tobacco, or inhale secondhand smoke from a cigarette, nicotine is absorbed into your bloodstream. From there, enzymes in your liver break most of the nicotine down to become cotinine. The amount of cotinine will be proportionate to the amount of nicotine you ingested. These substances are eventually eliminated through your kidneys as urine. Cotinine, nicotine’s main breakdown product, can usually be detected in your body for up to three months after ingestion. How long it stays in your system will depend on how you ingested the nicotine and how frequently. Keep reading to learn how long nicotine can be detected in your urine, blood, saliva, and hair. Nicotine in urine How long will traces of nicotine be present in your urine? Q: If I smoke one cigarette, how much nicotine will I ingest? A: Although there’s some variance between types of cigarettes, it’s estimated that one cigarette contains 12 milligrams (mg) of nicotine. Your body will absorb about 1 mg of this nicotine into your bloodstream. Once the nicotine is in your bloodstream, it’s measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/m L). The bloodstream of a nonsmoker with no secondhand smoke exposure has cotinine levels less than 1 ng/m L. The level of an average daily smoker is normally higher than 10 ng/m L and can even be as high as 500ng/m L. The average is between 30 and 50 ng/m L. Healthline Medical Team Answers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice. If you smoke infrequently, cotinine will usually be present in your urine for about four days. With regular exposure to nicotine, cotinine may be detectable for up to three weeks after your last exposure. A positive urine test depends on when you provide a urine sample relative to the last time you ingested nicotine. If you’re a current smoker, the test may be positive at 1,000 nanograms per milliliter (ng/m L). If you haven’t smoked in over two weeks, a positive test may be over 30 ng/m L. Each lab may have different reference ranges for positivity, so it’s important to discuss the results with your doctor. Nicotine in blood How long will traces of nicotine be present in your blood? Nicotine lasts in your bloodstream for one to three days, and cotinine can be detected in your blood for up to 10 days. Nicotine in your blood can be detected using tests that are qualitative (whether nicotine is present) and quantitative (how much nicotine is present). These tests can detect nicotine, cotinine, and another breakdown product called anabasine. False positives for nicotine are common with blood testing. This is usually because of the presence of a compound called thiocyanate. It’s found in foods like broccoli and cabbage and certain medications. Nicotine in saliva and hair How long will traces of nicotine be present in your saliva and hair follicles? Nicotine and cotinine can take up to four days to be fully flushed from your saliva. Traces of nicotine can generally be found in your hair follicles for up to three months after your last exposure. Depending on the hair test used, nicotine may be detected for up to a year after your last exposure. Although hair testing is possible, it isn’t used as frequently as urine, saliva, or blood testing. That’s because hair testing generally costs more. Q&AQ&A: How to determine how much nicotine is in your system Q: How can I determine how much nicotine is in my system? Are there tests that I can do at home? A: It’s possible to buy over-the-counter urine or saliva tests to check nicotine in your system. These tests generally give a “yes” or “no” answer — they often don’t tell you how much nicotine is in your system. These products aren’t routinely recommended by doctors, so their reliability and accuracy remain unclear compared to the tests run through an employment office or doctor’s office. University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine Answers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice. Why nicotine lingers What factors influence how long nicotine stays in your system? Although there are general guidelines for how long nicotine will stay in your system, this varies from person to person. Depending on your individual circumstances, nicotine may flush from your system sooner or even last longer. How frequently you smoke People who smoke are generally divided into three different categories: Light users, or people who smoke only once per week Moderate users, or people who smoke up to three times per week Heavy users, or people who smoke consistently on a daily or weekly basis If you’re a light user, traces of nicotine are typically cleared from your system within two to three days of smoking. If you’re a heavy user, traces of nicotine may be detectable for up to a year after your last exposure. Your lifestyle and genetic makeup Certain factors can influence how long it takes your body to metabolize nicotine and flush it out. These include: Age: The older you are, the longer it can take your body to remove this toxin. Genes: Some research suggests that Caucasian and Hispanic people may metabolize nicotine faster than Asian-Americans and African-Americans. Hormones: It’s also thought that sex hormones play a role. Women, especially those who are pregnant or taking estrogen, may metabolize nicotine more quickly than men. Liver function: Different people may metabolize nicotine at different rates depending on their liver enzymes. Medications you’re taking Certain medications can affect how quickly or slowly your body metabolizes nicotine. Medications that speed up of metabolism of nicotine include:antibiotics such as rifampin (Rifadin)phenobarbital (Luminal)Medications that slow down metabolism of nicotine include:antifungals, like ketoconazolehigh blood pressure medication, such as amlodipine Clearing nicotine from your body How can you clear nicotine from your body? The best way to clear nicotine out of your system is to abstain from all tobacco products. This way, cells in your body can focus on breaking down nicotine and excreting it. There are several things you can do to speed up this process: Drink water: When you drink more water, more nicotine is released through your body through urine. Exercise: This increases your body’s metabolism rate, leading to you to burn up nicotine faster. Sweat released through exercise takes nicotine and its byproducts with it. Eat foods rich in antioxidants: Antioxidants can help boost your body’s metabolism rate. Solid options include oranges and carrots. These foods also contain compounds like fiber that aid in toxin removal. Learn more: What happens when you quit smoking? »Side effects of nicotine withdrawal Are there side effects as nicotine leaves your system? Nicotine is the primary addictive component in cigarettes. In small doses, nicotine can act as a stimulant, similar to coffee or cocaine. When ingested in larger quantities, nicotine becomes a relaxant. It may decrease tension and anxiety. Ingesting smaller amounts of nicotine or abstaining entirely can cause symptoms of withdrawal. These include:intense tobacco cravingsincreased hungerfatiguelack of concentrationheadacheconstipationnauseadiarrheairritabilityanxietydepressioninsomnia Your symptoms may be most intense in the first few hours after smoking your last cigarette. These symptoms often lessen in severity after the first three days of being smoke-free. Your individual symptoms and their potential duration depend on several factors, including:how long you’ve been smokingthe type of tobacco products you usedhow much you smoked on a day-to-day basis Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), such as a nicotine patch, can help ease withdrawal symptoms as you decrease the amount of nicotine ingested over time. Research suggests that using an NRT increases your chances of quitting completely by 50 to 70 percent. If you opt to use an NRT, you’ll still have detectable amounts of nicotine in your body until you cease all nicotine exposure. Learn more: The top 8 products to help you quit smoking »Takeaway The bottom l

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n Ice Cube went from being an innovative and controversial rapper to being a movie star famous for the successful movies Friday (1995) and Barbershop (2002, with Cedric The Entertainer ). Ice Cube co-founded the hip-hop group N. W. A. (Niggaz With Attitude) in the late 1980s, along with rapper Eazy-E and producer Dr. Dre.

Ice Cube

"Actor / Filmmaker / Rapper Date Of Birth: 15 June 1969Place Of Birth: Los Angeles, California Name at birth: O'Shea Jackso

Their album Straight Outta Compton (1989) is considered one of the most influential rap recordings in history, and their brand of ""gangsta rap"" dominated hip-hop music into the early '90s. Ice Cube's subsequent solo albums were just as popular, including Amerikka's Most Wanted (1990), Lethal Injection (1993) and War & Peace, vols. 1 and 2 (1998-2000). His performance in the 1991 movie Boyz N the Hood (co-starring Laurence Fishburne) proved he also had the makings of a movie star, and now he's been involved in over two dozen films as an actor, writer, producer and director (he has also directed several music videos). His other albums include Laugh Now, Cry Later (2006) and Raw Footage (2008), and his hit songs include ""It Was a Good Day,"" ""Go to Church"" and ""You Can Do It."" His films include: Anaconda (1997, with Jennifer Lopez ); Three Kings (1999, starring George Clooney ); Ghosts of Mars (2001); Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Are We There Yet? (2005) and x Xx: State of the Union (2005, with Samuel L. Jackson ). Extra Credit: Ice Cube has also recorded with Mack 10 and WC as the group Westside Connection, whose albums include Bow Down (1996) and Terrorist Threat (2003). "


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r The Treaty of Versailles, which ended WWI, led to the start of WWII, less than 20 years later, because of how harshly it treated Germany and how angry Germans were about this. When the Treaty of Versailles was written, the Allies (particularly France and England) were very angry at Germany and wanted to punish it as harshly as they could. They took away all of Germany’s colonies. They prohibited Germany from having a full military. The

Homework Help > History How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WWII less than 20 years later?print Print document PDF list Cite Expert Answerspohnpei397 | Certified Educato

y forced Germany to admit all guilt for the war and they required Germany to pay a large amount of money in reparations to the Allies. After WWI, Germans were very upset about the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. They felt that the treaty was extremely unfair to them. Germans wanted to get revenge on the Allies. In addition, they wanted to make their country strong again. They felt that it was unfair that they had been deprived of their empire and their ability to have a strong military. The Germans’ anger about this helped bring Adolf Hitler and the Nazis to power. Hitler and the Nazis promised that they would make Germany great again. They said that they knew how to build the country again and make the Allies back down. Because Germans were so angry about the Treaty, they were willing to accept Hitler and the Nazis even with their radical ideas. Of course, it was Hitler’s rise to power that brought WWII about. As Hitler tried to make Germany great again, he eventually went too far and forced the Allies to go to war with Germany. This was the start of WWII. So, the Treaty of Versailles’s harsh terms led to German anger. This anger led to the rise of the Nazis. This rise, led to WWII. Thus, the Treaty of Versailles led to WWII. Further Reading:https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php? Module Id=10005425list Cite link Linkpholland14 | Certified Educator The Versailles Treaty led to the beginning of World War II in a variety of ways. First, the German leadership who had to surrender signed the treaty under duress—between the armistice in November 1918 and the signing of the treaty, Britain maintained its blockade of Germany, thus starving millions. Also, Germany was told that that the treaty had to be accepted without any amendments, or else the war would resume. In the treaty, Germany lost the province of Alsace-Lorraine and had to pay billions of dollars to France in reparations. Also, the German army was essentially disbanded, and a lot of its industrial capacity was shipped to France and Belgium in an attempt to pay them back for the war. Germany also lost territory in the east which it had gained through the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. The German people were outraged by this treaty. First, there was the shock that they had lost the war; Germany was never invaded and its press glorified the successes its armies had in the field, even when this was not accurate. The reparations helped to destroy the economy of the Weimar republic and allowed Hitler to come to power by promising to end the Versailles Treaty. Hitler used part of the Versailles Treaty against the Allies by annexing Austria and the Sudetenland. He claimed that these were German-speaking people who wanted to be reunited with their mother country. Hitler also used this to invade Poland, which he claimed had German nationalists. The invasion of Poland is generally accepted as the beginning of World War II.list Cite link Link Student Comments


what type of mental problems can a stroke cause?

After a stroke cognitive problems can be quite common. So they can be things like problems with your concentration, difficulty with memory, finding that you just can’t remember things as well as you could before.

Memory and thinking

On this page: Why do they happen? What kind of problems do people have? Does it get better? Are there treatments that can help? Find out more Problems with memory and thinking are very common after a stroke and most people will have some difficulties. Problems with concentration and memory are especially common. Why do they happen? Cognitive problems happen because of damage to your brain. Every second you receive a huge amount of information from the world around you, which your brain has to understand, organise and keep. If the part of your brain that processes this information is damaged, this can cause a number of problems. What kind of problems do people have? After a stroke, it’s common to find it difficult to concentrate or remember certain things. You may also find it difficult to work out how to do something or know how to respond to what’s going on around you. You may find it difficult to:follow a TV programme or read a bookremember what it is that you were doingremember what someone told you only moments agofind your way aroundwork out how to do things you used to do easily, like use the TV remote control or prepare a mealnotice things on one side of you.

Beth, Occupational Therapist Does it get better? Problems with memory and thinking are usually worst during the few months after stroke, but they can and do get better. They’re likely to improve very quickly over the first three months, as this is when your brain is at its most active, trying to repair itself. It’s still possible for problems to improve after this, but you may find that it takes longer. Recovery tends to slow down, especially after six months. Even if your cognitive problems never go away completely, they should not get any worse and most people find that they do get easier to live with. Are there treatments that can help? Although there has been research into treatments for these kinds of problems, so far it hasn’t shown that people really benefit from them. Certain therapies may help, but more research needs to be done before doctors can recommend them for general use. So treatment usually focuses on ways to cope with your problems, rather than ‘fix’ them. Things that help you to do this are known as compensation or coping strategies. An occupational therapist can help you learn coping strategies. This may involve using aids (such as writing in a diary or using labels and reminders) that can help you manage. Or it may involve learning mental techniques that can help you. Find out more Problems with memory and thinking - our leaflet including practical tips about coping with memory and concentration problems. Complete guide to cognitive problems after stroke - our guide containing more detailed information about different types of memory and thinking problems.


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A case can arrive at the supreme court through each of these ways except : By an order from the executive branch The supreme court held the highest position within the judiciary branch and has the authority to judge the law even the executive branch itself. So they do not possess the right to order the supreme court in any form.

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Summary: Wondershare Filmora is a great video editing app that balances powerful features with an intuitive interface at an affordable price point. It supports all modern video formats, as well as HD and 4K video editing and output.

Wondershare Filmora Review 2017: Perfect for Short Video Work

"Review of: Wondershare Filmora (v. 8.2.5)Use: Video editing and encoding Effectiveness Lots of features found in professional-level prorams Price Affordable at $60 for a single-seat license Ease of Use Excellent interface that makes complex tasks simple Support Not much tech support documentation available What I like: Clean & intuitive user interface4K video support Built-in screen recording Youtube / social media uploading Optional GPU acceleration for faster encoding What I dislike: Buggy social media importing Add-on content packs are expensive Some useful features in separated into standalone programs Latest GPUs not supported for acceleration

While it has a few issues with its social media integration options, it's still an excellent editor that is perfect for creating high-quality online videos. It's not a professional video editing suite, but most beginner and intermediate videographers looking to create shareable videos quickly and easily will be happy with the results. Get Filmora (for PC) Get Filmora (for Mac)Quick Navigation Why You Should Trust Me What Is Filmora? Is Filmora Safe to Use? Is Filmora Free or Paid? How to Remove Filmora Watermark? Wondershare Filmora 8: What's in It for You? Editing Interface Media Importing Screen Recording Video Effect Presets Encoding and Exporting Extra Editing Modes The Reasons Behind My Ratings Filmora Alternatives Conclusion Why You Should Trust Me My name is Thomas Boldt. I'm a college-educated graphic designer with experience in motion graphic design as well as a dedicated photography instructor, both of which require me to work with video editing software. Creating tutorial videos is one of the best ways to showcase more complicated photography techniques, and high-quality video editing is an essential element for making the learning process as smooth as possible. I also have extensive experience working with all types of PC software from small open source programs to industry standard software suites, so I can easily recognize a well-designed, high-quality program. I've put Wondershare Filmora through several tests designed to explore its range of video editing and exporting features and documented all of the results of the process with screenshots you'll see throughout this review. I have not received any kind of compensation or consideration from Wondershare to write this review, and they have no editorial or content input of any kind. I've also contacted the Wondershare support team to test their responsiveness to bug reports and other technical issues, as you can see below from the open ticket I submitted after a problem I experienced during the review process. What Is Filmora? Wondershare Filmora is a simple yet powerful video editor available for Mac and PC, aimed at the enthusiast and prosumer markets. It's perfect for a range of basic uses, from creating tutorial videos to editing action camera footage to making viral videos for social media sites. You probably wouldn't want to use it to edit a feature-length movie, but for short video work it's surprisingly effective for its price point, with a good blend of features that are easy to use. The program has been around for quite a while, reaching version 8.3.0 in the latest release (you can learn more from the official site here ). It was originally released as Wondershare Video Editor, but after version 5.1.1 it was rebranded as Filmora. This extensive history has allowed Wondershare to iron out almost all bugs and user experience issues, although some of the newer features need a bit more work before they're fully reliable. (Opening screen of Filmora for PC, Windows 10) (Opening screen of Filmora for Mac running on JP's Mac Book Pro, mac OS Sierra 10.12)Is Filmora Safe to Use? The program is absolutely safe to use, and both the installer file and the program's executable file pass virus and malware scans from Microsoft Security Essentials and Malware Bytes Anti Malware. The Mac version also passed scans from Drive Genius 5. The installer program available from the official website connects directly to their servers to ensure that you're downloading the latest and most stable copy of the software currently available. The installation process is simple and straightforward, and it doesn't attempt to install any unwanted adware, add-ons or other third-party software. Is Filmora Free or Paid? Filmora is not free software, but offers a full-featured free trial of the software with only one usage restriction: exported videos are watermarked with a Filmora banner across the bottom third of the output. There are two main purchasing options: a one-year license that must be renewed annually for $39.99 (or $44.99 for the Mac version), or a lifetime license for a single payment of $59.99. These licenses are only valid for a single computer, but multi-seat licenses are also available on a sliding scale depending on the number of copies you want to use simultaneously. If you already purchased the software but lost your license key or you're re-installing on a new computer, you can recover your license key by clicking the ""Register"" menu at the top and selecting ""Retrieve Registration Code."" This will take you to the support section of the Wondershare website, and allow you to enter the email address used to purchase the software. You'll then receive an email that contains your registration code, and you can enter it to regain full access to the software. (Example of the only difference between the Trial and Registered versions of Filmora for Windows) (Example of the only difference between the Trial and Registered versions of Filmora for Mac)How to Remove Filmora Watermark? Removing the watermark on exported videos is extremely easy, and only requires that you purchase a license key for the software. There are several ways to do this from within the application, including the prominent red ""Register"" menu item in the toolbar as well as the ""Unregistered"" link in the bottom right corner. Once your registration is complete, you simply enter your license code, and the watermark will be removed on any videos you export in the future. Visit Official Site to Buy Filmora 8Wondershare Filmora 8: What's in It for You? The software has a huge range of features, and since we don't have room to talk about all of them we're going to focus on the main points that make it worth your time - as well as point out a few issues that might get in your way. The screenshots I used for this article were taken from the Windows version, but JP was testing the Mac version at the same time and included some comparison screenshots to show the differences in the user interface. He'll also highlight any feature differences between the two platforms. Editing Interface The simplicity of its user interface is one of its most appealing features. The main section you'll be working with is the timeline, which fills the bottom half of the screen and lets you manage all the different video clips, images, overlays and audio that will become your movie. It's a simple drag and drop interface that allows you to quickly arrange, trim and edit your various media elements, and it makes composing your video a breeze. More advanced editing options are easily accessed by double-clicking on the element you want to edit in the timeline, and you're presented with many of the customizable elements related to that item. Certain media types will then allow you to edit even more by clicking the ""Advanced"" button. The interface can sometimes get a bit confusing once you've dug this deep into the editing functions, but that's only because there are so many options, not because it is poorly designed. The only downsides to the interface are a couple of small but surprising ones that affect the track manager, where you add or remove tracks from your video timeline. It's quite an odd design choice because instead of allowing you to right-click on tracks to add or remove them, you click ""Add New Track"" and then set the number of text and audio tracks you want - but removing them uses the same process. It's not a big issue, but if you want to use tracks to help organize the various elements in your movie, you're going to be unhappy to learn that Filmora limits you to three of each. Finally, it's impossible to rename your tracks, which can make it a bit confusing to find which item you want to edit among a range of similar media elements. It's not a problem when you're working on a simple video like the one I made for this Filmora review, but on a larger project, it would be all too easy to get lost in the timeline. Media Importing Filmora supports an impressive number of file formats as media sources, and importing from files from your hard drive into the Filmora media library is a snap. Unfortunately, the software starts to run into problems when you use the other methods of importing media. Importing from social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and Flickr should be a fast and easy way to get your existing videos and images into the program, but the process was too bugged to work for me at all beyond the sign-in phase, as you can see below. Eventually, Filmora was able to begin retrieving my media from Facebook, but crashed completely while creating the list of thumbnails. Flickr and Instagram media importing never made it past the stage shown above. This may be due to a large number of photos in my account, but I cannot be sure as the only crash information was found in highly technical log files. Searching the official website and even some careful Google sleuthing didn't provide any solutions to this problem, so the only option in this case is to send a support ticket to the company and wait for a reply. They replied to me after about 12 hours, but they simply requested that I update to the latest version (which I was already using), and to send them the log files and an accompanying screenshot. Unfortunately, it seems that this bug isn't limited to the PC version of Filmora, as JP ran into a similar issue on his Macbook. He could connect to Facebook inside the app, but while it retrieved a list of his photos, it couldn't retrieve the associated thumbnail images. This makes it more or less impossible to find the right images and videos to import into Filmora, or at the very least time-consuming and frustrating. Clearly, this feature needs a little bit more work before it's a reliable part of the software. Screen Recording For those of you making on-screen software tutorial videos, this feature is going to be a major productivity booster. Instead of having to use a separate screen capture app to record your instructions, Filmora offers a built-in screen recording feature complete with audio, mouse click tracking and varying quality options. The resulting file gets imported directly into your media library to be quickly added to any project you're working on, allowing you to streamline your recording process. Video Effect Presets Filmora includes a number of different free preset elements that you can include in your movies, and some of them are quite good. There are titles, credits sequences and lower third overlays as well as a range of filters, emojis and other elements that can be added to your movie with just a few clicks. Many of the presets can be fully customized and saved for later use, although some presets only allow you to customize certain parts of them such as fonts or masking. If you're not satisfied with the presets that are included with the software, you can visit the Filmora Effects Store directly from the program to find some new presets that are more to your liking. This is a useful feature, but while they do occasionally offer some free preset packs, the paid packs are actually quite expensive - some as much as $30, which is a bit much for a program that only costs $60 originally. Encoding and Exporting There are a lot of different ways of encoding digital video, and Filmora can encode your videos in almost all of them. The encoding format, bit rate, resolution and audio formats can all be customized to meet your requirements, and you get a handy estimate of the final file size so that you're not surprised when the encoding process is done. Some social media sites limit the file size of uploaded videos, so this will save you from spending hours encoding a 4K video that turns out to be over the limit. The export process is easy to use and relatively fast, despite the fact that my graphics card was not supported by the program which prevented me from using the optional GPU acceleration feature (Source: Wondershare support ). Most of the supported cards are several years old now, but if you have a computer new enough to include an unsupported card, it's probably fast enough to handle video encoding quickly without needing to rely on help from the GPU. One of the more useful export features of Filmora is the ability to export videos directly to Youtube, Vimeo, and Facebook, which is another great productivity booster for aspiring viral video stars. You also have the ability to burn DVDs directly from the program, although there is no support for Blu-Ray discs despite the fact that the program is perfectly capable of outputting HD and 4K videos, neither of which are compatible with DVDs. Extra Editing Modes For those of you looking for a more streamlined editing process, Filmora has a couple of extra modes that you can select when the program starts: Easy Mode, Instant Cutter, and Action Cam Tool. These are all designed to do specific jobs, and they are all quite easy to use. Easy mode, as you might expect, is an extremely streamlined video creator intended for making animated slide shows or quickly combining several clips while automatically adding music, overlays and transitions between clips. Unfortunately, it's almost a pointless addon because the main program itself is incredibly easy to use. Easy mode will do all the work for you, but it will almost certainly mangle your media along the way, so it's better to just work in Full Feature Mode. Instant Cutter and the Action Cam Tool are far more useful, but they really should be integrated into the main program instead of acting as standalone programs. They allow you to manipulate and merge individual video clips with customized speed settings, freeze frames, and image stabilization. They're great features, but there is no good reason for their functionality not to be integrated into Full Feature Mode where you'll do the majority of your editing, and switching back and forth between them can be time-consuming and frustrating. The Reasons Behind My Ratings Effectiveness: 4/5Filmora does a great job of editing videos at the enthusiast and prosumer level, and despite some issues with its non-essential features such as media importing, GPU acceleration and disc burning, it's quite effective at its primary tasks. For most users looking for a video editing program, Filmora will handle anything you can throw at it with ease, streamline your creation process and look good while doing it. Price: 4/5It is fairly competitively priced at $60, but in order to get the most out of the program, you're probably going to want to buy some of the add-on effects packs. These are a lot less reasonably priced, with some packs costing as much as $30 - half the price of the program itself. There are other video editors on the market that cost slightly more but provide a little more value for your dollar. Ease of Use: 5/5Ease of use is where this editing program really shines. Few video editing programs do such a good job of combining a rich feature set with a simple interface that doesn't require an extensive training process. Within a few minutes of downloading and installing the program, you can be well on your way to making your first movie, especially if you're already familiar with other video editing programs. Even if you're not, the basics are easy to learn, and the Wondershare website has some great introductory training material. Support: 3/5Wondershare has been around for a long time, which makes the lack of support information available on their website a bit surprising. They have some good tutorials available on how to use the more basic features of the program, but there are no support forums for users to help each other, and the FAQ section of the site doesn't provide very many answers. Confusingly, some of the support links within the program itself point to previous versions of the software, which can make it difficult to get the right answers to your questions. If you find yourself in that spot, like I did when trying to set up social media importing, your only solution is to open a support ticket with the developers and wait for them to get back to you. I don't know how much of a backlog they have in their support queue, but you may be waiting a while for a reply. Filmora Alternatives Techsmith Camtasia Camtasia is a very similar program to Filmora, but far more expensive at $199 USD. The primary difference in terms of features is that Camtasia doesn't rely on presets to create most of its video effects, and instead allows you to create your own animations and presets without requiring a secondary effects program. We also reviewed Camtasia here . Adobe Premiere Elements Premiere Elements is the slightly less-powerful cousin of Adobe's flagship video editor, but that makes it a better competitor to Filmora. A digital download of the software is available for both Windows and mac OS, and while it's not quite as easy to use as Filmora, it's also quite a bit more powerful and feature-packed. You can learn more from our Premiere Elements review. Cyberlink Power Director The Ultimate version of Power Director is priced competitively, and includes a much larger range of effects that can be used in your videos. It's also the first video editing program to support 360 degree VR videos, so if you're looking to specialize in VR content this is a better choice than Filmora. That power comes at the cost of user experience, which means the learning curve is much steeper. We also have a detailed review of Power Director here.i Movie for Mac If you're looking for alternatives to the Mac version of Filmora, there's always Apple's i Movie app. It's quite easy to use, it's free and it has been in development for even longer than Filmora, so it's worth a look. The latest version does require El Capitan, however, so check your mac OS version before installing. Conclusion Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video editing program that is perfect for users who want to focus on their creativity instead of getting stuck on the technical side of video production. Its careful balance of an easy-to-use interface and professional features make it good value for beginner and intermediate content creators, but more experienced users will want a solution that offers a bit more control and customization in the editing process. Get Filmora from Official Wondershare Site "