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More and more industrial manufacturers and organisations are adopting the principles of Industry 4.0 to benefit from the interconnection and digitisation of products, business models and value chains. In this blog, we look at the benefits of Industry 4.0 in industrial production.
Smart Production Environment
The adoption of Industry 4.0 technology and practices, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), is instrumental in creating a smart production environment. Intelligent machines, systems and networks are now capable of independently exchanging and responding to information to manage industrial production processes.
Connected Process Control Systems
A smart production process enables a more connected process control system where data from flow measurement, temperature, pressure, pH and many other sensors can now be analysed and displayed graphically, with the potential to improve productivity significantly.
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, an extensive survey of 200+ German-based industrial companies revealed productivity is expected to increase by 18% over the next five years, with more than 85% companies declaring to invest heavily in Industry 4.0 within the same period.
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Effective Data Communication
Within the industrial manufacturing environment, large amounts of data produced by machinery are transmitted further to a higher-level device for interpretation. An increased number of processes and controllers means more data to manage and more connectivity required.
It becomes imperative for organisations to employ standard and universal communications relevant to the production processes, enabling the free flow of data in the manufacturing process. Effective data communication also facilitates the improvement of automation processes.
Next-Gen Machinery Automation
Improved automation and device connectivity, upscaled by Industry 4.0, enable faster and more effective communication and team interaction in industrial production. Connected displays and user-friendly interfaces lead to processes easier to understand and analyse.
Industrial manufacturers who invest in new machinery, equipment and connected processes brought by Industry 4.0 technologies stand to optimise their production, increase operations productivity and performance, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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For over three decades, Betsy Devos has led many political action committees, party organizations, and campaigns. In both business and politics, she and her husband work to find innovative solutions to social issues. In 1989, the DeVos' founded the Windquest Group. This is an operating group that invests in clean energy, manufacturing, and technology.
In an interview with Philanthropy, Betsy Devos expressed her optimism regarding the progress that has been made since Wisconsin instituted the first private school voucher program in the United States. She mentioned that there are now around 250,000 students in private choice programs that are publicly funded in 17 different states. She feels that the growth is accelerating.
When it comes to the reason why Betsy Devos has even been interested in the educational movement, she says that there was not a single incident that drew her in. It was something that was gradual. When her children were in school, she and her husband visited a school that had been working with low income families. While they were there, they met parents who were working to keep the school environment safe for their children and create an atmosphere that promoted curiosity and education. As they continued to go back, they realized that the students needed more resources. They had the ability to help, so they began to help individual students at the school. Eventually, this grew into a larger commitment.
Because they were able to choose the school that they wanted for their children, they felt that it would only be fair if other parents could do the same for their children. Betsy Devos started a foundation that helps low income families by providing scholarships to children in order for them to decide where the children can go to school. She finds satisfaction in helping these families. However, she wanted to dig deeper and address the real problem.
In 2012, both Betsy Devos and her husband tried to change the state constitution to allow vouchers and tax credit scholarships. This was unsuccessful. She felt this was quite tragic considering how limited Michigan parents were when it came to choosing education for their children.
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Stuck in an Endless Music Loop? Here's Four Music Resources for You
Music is a vital element to any video production. It's the heart and soul of a video. Yet finding good music is often a huge time waster
But with music, we tell our audiences what to feel and think when they watch a video. Music can imply subtext and give contextual meaning to the images on a screen. This technique isn't only for Hollywood films and shorts. It applies to social videos and corporate messaging as well.
Music is more than just "wallpaper," providing something to listen to in the background of your video. (PSA: If you're using music this way, please stop. There's better ways to use music. If you want to learn more, my book teaches you all the details.)
Music gives us great power to trigger an audience into any action we want.
Okay, now that I've told you why music is important, here are my four favorite online resources where I love to find the right tracks for my clients.
- AudioBlocks.com This subscription site has a vast library of music, sound effects and loops. The price point is nice: $149 a year gives you access to as much as you can use. The only drawback is that music from AudioBlocks can sometimes sound canned. But if you're producing a fair amount of social content, the price can't be beat.
- PremiumBeat.com Few sites curate as fine a selection of high quality music as PremiumBeat.com. Their search function is superb, helping you find that right track quickly. Unlike AudioBlocks, however, you must license each track when you need it. And at $49 for a standard license, it can add up pretty quickly.
- Pond5.com Yes, Pond5 offers music! This stock footage site has expanded its offerings in recent years and the music selection does not disappoint. Like PremiumBeat.com, you must license each track. But often the price is a little cheaper.
- SmartSound.com I've used these high-quality tracks for almost a decade. Not only can you license whole albums, you can license individual tracks. And if you have their SonicFire software, you can use stems to easily customize the track to your specific music timing and needs.
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KEIRON CUNNINGHAM will enjoy a well-earned testimonial match when St Helens take on Hull at Knowsley Road tonight.
Hooker Cunningham, two months shy of his 18th birthday when he made his Saints' debut in 1994, has terrorised opposition defences over the last decade.
Ian Millward, his coach of the last five years, has no doubts over his importance to the Knowsley Road cause.
" This game is great recognition for Keiron, who has made a fantastic contribution to the club, " Millward said.
"If you look at the contribution of the last two people to have testimonials - Chris Joynt and Keiron Cunningham - the club would not have been successful without them.
"Keiron has had a huge influence on our style of play and on how the modern hooker plays."
Having struggled with injury in 2004, Cunningham will be making his comeback after knee surgery tonight.
He will be part of a Saints' line-up tuning up for next Friday's opening Super League fixture against Widnes.
Millward added: " Keiron trained very well in Portugal and he is ready to go.
"He and Mickey Higham will share half a game each.
"This match is important to us because our first Super League game is coming up. We really want to try to put some things together for that.
"This could be the team that starts against Widnes because we have got a few players who will miss it through injury.
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Missing from the St Helens line-up will be injured stars Lee Gilmour, Sean Long, Willie Talau, Jason Hooper and Keith Mason.
Despite the serious nature of tonight's contest, actor-comedian and self-styled 'St Helens' number one fan' Johnny Vegas will be making a cameo appearance.
According to Millward: "Johnny will have to do very well in the short time he'll be on to force his way into the team for next week!"
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It has been a real treat for me to watch these incredible talent racers compete on roads that I have ridden for years. In fact, the team is just about to pass a company that I have worked for on and off for over ten years.
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We've been pretty sceptical about the idea that restoring the uptick rule would do a lot of good. It's not clear that short-selling is the problem, and in fact even when short selling in financials was banned, things didn't get much better.
At the same time, a restoration of the uptick rule might not do too much harm. And if it would get people to shut up about the uptick rule, it might be worth it.
It looks like it's set to come back, not right away, but at some point this year. Mary Schapiro, the former FINRA head who now heads the SEC, is telling Congress today that her agency is interested in doing just that.
Obviously there are details to be worked out, such as how it's going to work in the age of electronic trading, when a penny uptick means nothing. And there's a technological angle.
In the meantime, we'll reiterate our suggestion that we also have a downtick rule to prevent against "bull raids". Afterall, over-optimism and equity bubbles are the real enemy.
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Speaking on the sidelines of Vibrant Gujarat Summit, he said: "We are road testing fifty electric vehicles in India… In order to reduce CO2 further, it is crucial to fully utilize existing technologies in addition to electric vehicles. In the Indian context, we firmly believe that hybrid and CNG vehicles are the most effective solution, with fastest results. Especially, it should be pointed out that hybrid technologies are evolving at a rapid pace."
Suzuki will also introduce hybrid vehicles aggressively with technical support from Toyota Motor Corporation.
In the Indian context, we firmly believe that hybrid and CNG vehicles are the most effective solutionToshihiro Suzuki
The company is setting up a manufacturing plant of automobile lithium-ion battery in Hansalpur and also localizing other components required for EVs. "Since the technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles have similarity, we will first localize components of hybrid vehicle and followed by electric vehicle," Suzuki said.
Suzuki's second plant will start shortly, while it also plans to commission the third assembly plant in 2020.
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Wyrms Graphic Novel(2006)
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Patience has spent her entire life training for the day of the death of her father. And now that he has passed, she finds herself prepared for survival as the usurper king Oruc orders her execution. But as she escapes, she senses a strange pull towards a place called Cranning, where ancient prophecies claim that a beast called the "Unwyrm" waits patiently for her so that together they will bring back the ancient creatures known as Wyrms...
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Golden Times at Market Cross Shopping Centre
Market Cross Shopping Centre and Lambert Smith Hampton Management and Agency Team are delighted to welcome Golden Discs to join the exciting mix of retailers in the Centre.
At Market Cross we pride ourselves as being in a central position in Kilkenny City to provide a shopping experience that embraces a diverse mix of retail offerings coupled with entertainment and ongoing offers to attract people to our City and Centre. "We are delighted to finally open in Kilkenny, we have been looking for the right location for some time now and are delighted to open our store in the Market Cross Centre, right in the heart of the city. Kilkenny is well known for its entertainment offering with regular music and comedy festivals, and great live music venues. Golden Discs look forward to becoming an integral part of this thriving music scene." said Golden Disc chief executive Stephen Fitzgerald.
Nigel Kingston Director Retail Agency at Lambert Smith Hampton who handled the letting said "Golden Discs Investment in Market Cross Shopping Centre is a major vote of confidence for both the Centre and the region". Lambert Smith Hampton are delighted to have secured this letting on behalf of their client.


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As if by magic last night I saw a documentary that very closely linked into a previous post concerning spirit photography and the issue of belief as a critical and divisive factor in it's form and function. The documentary in question is Exposed: Magicians, Psychics and Frauds and focuses on James Randi, a very well known and respected magician, cult figure and debunker and demystifier of all things paranormal for the benefits of science and those exploited by egoists and con artists. He is also well known for his recreation and demystification of Houdini's feats of escape, as Houdini himself became a debunker of mediums and psychics in the 1920's. (The documentary is available on BBC iplayer until 2nd Dec 2014)
What fascinated me most about this documentary was not the revelation of how these cons are constructed (like magic tricks they tend to be blindingly obvious once you've seen how it works) and especially not the personal revelations about Randi himself. Instead it was interesting to see how those who had been deceived then denied their own personal deception so vociferously. In many cases their anger is directed towards one that identifies the hoax rather than one who perpetrates it. There are some great examples of a range of audience members and tv presenters reactions to Randi's proclamations- in his words 'they'd rather have the romance or the lies'. In the fraud trial against the infamous French spirit photographer Buguet in 1874, Buguet confessed that his photographs were frauds and described exactly how he had created them. Despite his confession many of the witnesses testifying for him still refused to believe his testimony. Instead they continued to cling to their conviction that it was their deceased children, spouses, parents featured in these phantasmic images. To acknowledge the deception means accepting and readdressing the flaws in one's belief system. If those beliefs were created to compensate for other more fundamental and difficult issues then such wilfully distorted transactions or refractions of belief become crucially personal.
Magic: an art employing some occult force of nature
Magician: an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
Psychic: a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium
Psychical: outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.
Professional egoist (and self proclaimed 'mystifier') Uri Geller has been pursued by Randi for many years- indeed Randi undermined some of Geller's psycho-kinetic feats either by secretly changing their conditions or by recreating then himself in order to demystify and undermine Geller's true and very normal techniques. (A psychic challenged by a magician advocating science…) Geller argues that the outcomes of both the magic and psychic demonstrations may appear to be the same but the magician is simply creating an illusion that may mimic psychic phenomena by trickery whereas the psychic is genuinely paranormal. If a magician's trick fails to suspend disbelief then the magician has failed, he is unprofessional. According to Geller, if a psychic fails to manifest his abilities he is 'blocked', he is having a bad day- he is only human which can only add to his paranormal authenticity rather than his lack of proficiency.
What if there is no magic? Can the paranormal exist without the fundamentally human, the flaws, the stuff of (our) lives? (In Geller's case it is his intensely flawed self belief that has continued to propel his celebrity forward) The principle of contemporary magic is to suspend disbelief for long enough to obscure the true method of illusion:'how did he do that?' If psychic powers are to believed then they are evidence of human ability to accessing powers of a profound nature for shared benefit: 'I need to know that'
So what if we apply this principle to audio visual performance? We know the process of persistence of vision is a trick of the brain but we still enjoy believing the illusion. Do we not also have a compulsion or desire to apply what we are seeing and hearing to ourselves which also means we are projecting ourselves back onto the performance…
To be continued…
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We were looking ahead many months into the future recently when I led a workshop creating paintings that will be turned into cards for the Christmas Season with the talented group from SOAAR.
SOAAR is a community based, innovative day program for young adults/adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities. They are one of several groups that has benefitted from the free art lessons provided by the Oakville Art Society's Community Art Outreach Program.
Like the workshop we had together last year at this time, it was a hot summer day but everyone easily got thinking of the cold weather and all of their favourite things that come with the Holiday Season. Once again the predominant favourites amongst the group were definitely Snowmen and Christmas Trees (with lots of bright lights and presents underneath!)
The group did a fantastic job with the holiday theme and created some wonderful scenes. I am excited to see the Cards that SOAAR will create from them.
Here are some samples of their work this year:
For more information about the Oakville Art Society's Community Outreach Art Program; how to donate; and their upcoming Starry Night Gala, please visit: www.oakvilleartsociety.com/50thgala.html


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|#115102 - 11/11/05 06:24 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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It may be more than you need, it depends on your room and how you use it. I'm one of those people who beleive in having more headroom than I really need. I like the extra headroom for clean output. The key for me is clean output vs. distorted. That's why I run two VTF-3s, because for me sound quality is everything and I always want to know that no matter how demanding the movie is mixed I'll have the SQ I want by having plenty of headroom.
That's why I'm always amazed when people talk about their subs it's always about how low and what dB they go vs. talking about the quality of the sound at a low Hz and high dB. What good is a sub that hits 16Hz at 110dB if it sounds like crap. I think most people think subs are all about bragging rights of high dB and low Hz, and thats all good as long as the sound quality is there too.
For example SVS makes some really great subs, but to me their best sounding sub that I've heard is the PB12 Ultra. It's not their most expensive, loudest or lowest, but to me it is the best combination of low extension, high dB and sound quality that they offer in a "box" sub. I'm sure everyone with bigger and more expensive SVS subs will disagree with me, but that just what my ears have heard from the SVS subs I've listened too(nope I haven't heard them all).
OK I'm done with my rant, so how big is your room and how loud do you listen? Those two things make a big difference on which sub to get. Also do you use you sub for music or just movies? Alot of people think just any sub is good for movies, but movies have great soundtracks and belive it or not even explosions will sound different on two different subs.
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|#115103 - 11/11/05 07:39 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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The people who thinks subs are just for movies have never heard a good sub. I'd never want to try and integrate a lousy sub into my music either, but owning a good sub makes me never want to go without it!
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|#115104 - 11/11/05 10:09 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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I just put a Hsu car sub in my car and do not think I could live without a good sub in a car now.
|#115105 - 11/12/05 12:17 AM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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Hey littleb, you may be okay with the STF2 as well.
I've been researching the HSU subs for a little bit now and I hope I can get mine tomorrow. I'm looking at the STF3 or the VTF3. Unfortunately, I need to go to a DR test for our company tomorrow
From what I've read, the STF's are basically the budget version. STF is set for maximum extension mode while the VTF's give you flexibility for tuning maximum extension (how deep) or maximum output (how loud). Of course, the VTF3 will go the lowest...
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|#115106 - 11/12/05 02:24 AM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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Actually....the STF-3 is in maximum output tune compared to the VTF-3, and the STF-2 is in maximum extension tune when compared to a VTF-2.
|#115107 - 11/12/05 11:26 AM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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Thanks for the clarification..I think it was the stf3 that you could get from the factory changed to maximum extension for a slight fee..right?
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|#115108 - 11/12/05 12:11 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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Not that I know of. The early batch of STF-3's were mistakenly installed with amps meant for max extension.
|#115109 - 11/12/05 01:35 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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If you have a STF-3 you can get it modified for the 20hz exstention.
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|#115110 - 11/12/05 02:28 PM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
Registered: 02/19/05
Posts: 243
Loc: Ventura, CA
My $.02
If you can afford it in any way, go with the VTF3 over the VTF2. Both awesome subs but here is what I heard.
Went down to the Hsu headquarters to listen and probably buy the VTF2 if it lived up to half of its praise.
It was incredible. I loved it. It was the first sub that I had ever heard to really have super clean and accurate bass. Had listened to every sub in the big brand stores including 15" velodyne's, infinities, cambridge soundworks, and many many others up to about $2500.
I began working out the details on price and color with the staff when Dr. Hsu came and started talking to me about my room layout and size. He stated that I really ought to consider the VTF3 for my situation. He made it a no brainer especially with the deal he gave on a B-stock sub.
So I said lets do it and began paying for the VTF3. Mind you I had not even heard this sub yet because I was really only interested and initialy budgeted for the VTF2. The good Dr. asked me, "Do you want to take a listen to one of these".
"But of course", I stated.
Back into the listening room armed with my CD's and some of their library of DVD's and CD's. Well it took all of the first bass hit/note to convince me of what a great decision I had made. Is it more than I need, probably. But my goodness the bass that comes out of this sub is awesome. It was a big difference in quality from the VTF2 at the same volume levels. And don't forget I LOVED the VTF2. It was awesome. Its just the VTF3 is that much better.
Of course your room is not huge but you will DEFINITELY notice a difference at any volume with the bigger sub. Its worth it to me.
I would go with two if the wife did not hate the "massive, ugly black box in the corner". Oh well, at least I get to enjoy one.
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|#115111 - 11/14/05 12:00 AM Re: HSU VTF3 MKII....HOLY CRAP man!!!
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Posts: 725
Loc: Burlington, Ontario
I just picked up a VTF3-MKII as well on Saturday, loving it. Still needs proper calibration and possibly to be moved around a bit though.
I have only had about 25 minutes with it so far, so I am looking forward to getting some time to play with it this week
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...until I was put on a jury.
To be honest, I never expected to be selected. For one thing, I am a white, male, middle-class English-speaking, college-educated registered Republican. All of these things combined make me an ideal juror for the prosecution, so therefore I would be unacceptable to the defense, especially when the defendant is a black working class female. Secondly, although I have never worked for a law enforcement agency, my wife worked for the state prison system for a year, and for a local college police department for three years. I have a casual acquaintance with several members of the local police and sheriff's departments. The case in question involved battery on a sheriff's deputy and resisting arrest. I didn't know the officers in question, but I made it clear that I was friendly towards the law enforcement community.
I was selected anyway, along with two other men and four women (a six person jury, plus one alternate). All of them were white, and about half of us were working professionals.
(A sidebar: one potential juror, the only black woman in our group, was dismissed because she is a Jehovah's Witness, and according to her, it is against her religion to pass judgment on others. That task is up to God. I don't know if that's 100% true or if the woman was just trying to get out of jury duty, but the judge excused her anyway.)
The judge explained (at 10:30am) that this was going to be a one-day trial, and helped prepare us for our job. The defendant, a Ms. Clark, was charged with battery on a police officer, two counts of resisting arrest, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. We were given a notebook explaining the formal charges and our responsibilities. The prosecutor (a heavy set woman with a bad hairdo and sensible shoes) gave her opening statement, and then the defense attorney (a well-dressed black man originally from Sierra Leone, with a strong African accent) gave his statement. With that, we adjourned for lunch.
I forgot how much I like downtown Indianapolis, especially in the summertime. There was a farmer's market on the square across from the courthouse, and the circle was packed with workers on their lunch break. I sat on the monument steps for a half hour and read the paper with my back against the warm limestone. When I returned and court was back in session, we learned the particulars of the case.
The defendant took her Mercedes to a local repair shop, J Frank Motors on June 19, 2003, for some work (repair/replace the rear differential). According to Clark, she picked the car up on June 23, paid the service manager over $1000 in cash, got a handwritten receipt, and took the car away. Within a matter of days, the rear end locked up again, and she had the car towed back to J Frank Motors late in the afternoon on June 27.
Now we get to the interesting part.
Clark spoke directly to Jan Frank, owner of the shop. She wanted him to refund her money, and redo the repair. Frank disputed the validity of her "receipt". They got into a long argument, during which, according to Clark, he threatened to sic the Russian Mafia on her (she then started speaking Russian to him, which surprised him to say the least), and according to Frank, she started coming on to him (his exact words: she started acting "hot" towards him). At this point, the shop was closed, and Frank wanted to go home and discuss this on Monday. Clark wouldn't leave until it got resolved. When tempers started flaring, one of them called the Marion County Sheriff's Department. An officer Smith arrived, saw that this was a civil matter (even though the parties in question were acting in a decidedly uncivil manner), and shortly left, with the understanding of all concerned that Frank would provide Clark with a rental car.
After the officer left, things start to get a little dicey. Frank asked for Clark's drivers license and for a credit card. The car rental agency needed it for the rental agreement. She wouldn't provide it, so she was not able to get a rental. Frank then offered to loan her one of his cars from inventory for the weekend. According to Frank, she wanted a better car than what he was offering, something equal to or better than the car she came in with. This time, it was Clark who called the cops. Smith returned, and Officer Constable (his real name) was close on his heels.
The cops weren't interested in mediating the situation. Frank asked Clark to leave, she didn't, Frank asked the cops to remove her. They escorted her (just walking with her, no physical contact or restraint) out of the office and to the curb in front of the property. Once to the sidewalk, she sat down and said she'll wait there all weekend, and she hopes a car hits her so her family can sue Frank. Shaking their heads, no doubt, the cops returned to Frank's office to wrap things up. Within a few minutes, Clark comes walking back in, saying she's going to call the consumer watchdog at the local TV station, grabs a phone book and starts leafing through it.
Enough is enough. The officers close the phone book and tell her that if she does not leave right now, she will be arrested. She refuses, so Constable gets his cuffs out and grabs Clark's arm. Clark pulls away and backs into Smith. Clark then drops to the ground, kicking and screaming. She manages to kick Constable in the knee, hand, and groin, before he sprays her with his chemical spray, subdues her, and cuffs her. A medic was called, which is standard procedure when someone is sprayed. Clark was also complaining that she has asthma, and the stress of the dispute had triggered an asthma attack, exacerbated by the chemical spray. She was transported to the local hospital for treatment, and according to Clark, was admitted overnight.
The charges:
Battery on a police officer
Criminal Trespass
2 counts Resisting Arrest (resisting Constable, and resisting Smith)
Disorderly conduct
For a one-day trial, this thing dragged on and on (kind of like this journal entry). Jan Frank was the first witness, and between the prosecution and defense examining, cross-examining, objecting, reading transcripts, being admonished by the judge, and excusing us for a half hour to discuss things that were off the record (mostly regarding the admittance of evidence), his testimony ran on until nearly 4:00pm. There were the two officers, at about an hour and a half each, then we had a dinner break.
(I'll say this much for the Marion County court system: when they buy their jurors pizza for dinner, they spring for the good stuff. Three large pies from Bazbeaux, probably the best pizzeria in the city. Since I don't eat pepperoni, and didn't care for bacon, I managed to get almost an entire veggie pizza to myself.)
After dinner, it was the defense's turn. Their only witness was Ms. Clark. She wasn't doing herself any favors by testifying. Although the general story was the same, the details were so different as to cast serious doubt as to her credibility. She mentioned a service manager who no longer worked for Frank, a hospital stay for which she had no paperwork, a medical exam from the prior year that did not have any merit on the case, and the details of her arrest were literally physically impossible. The prosecution punched holes in her story like Swiss cheese. I know we aren't supposed to form opinions about the defendant's guilt or innocence until we start deliberating, but it was all over but the shouting.
Finally, at 9:00, the jury was allowed to deliberate. Three of the charges were no-brainers: disorderly conduct (she was yelling and screaming), criminal trespass (repeatedly asked by the owner to leave) and one count of resisting arrest (pulling away from Constable, flailing about when he tried to cuff her). The second count of resisting arrest (Smith) was not so clear, and we decided there was not enough evidence to prove she did so. That left the battery on a police officer. In addition to the verbal testimony of the officers, there were several photos, allegedly of Constable's knee and finger. The pictures were badly out of focus so I could barely tell what they were. Also, the medic treated Constable's finger before the picture was taken, so you couldn't see the injury. On top of that, there was no way to tell when these pictures were taken. For all I knew, Constable cut his finger in his basement woodshop and scuffed his knee skateboarding. I decided to not consider the photos in my decision, and just went based on the testimony of the officers.
After a half-hour, we had reached our verdict.
Disorderly Conduct: Guilty
Criminal Trespass: Guilty
Resisting Arrest (Constable): Guilty
Resisting Arrest (Smith): Not Guilty
Battery on a Police Officer: Guilty
(Her sentencing isn't scheduled for another six weeks, but no matter what the court gives her, she's managed to screw herself worst of all. The first three are misdemeanors, but the battery charge is a class D felony. Clark is a third-year law student (that fact makes her behavior all the more stupid). The felony conviction means she cannot hold a law license in Indiana.)
The judge finally dismissed us at 9:45pm, over 12 hours after we first were called into the courtroom. The wheels of justice may move slowly, but the wheels of my car were spinning fast and furious on my way home that night.


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These 1/4" & 1/2" valves utilize a flexible elastomer disk as opposed to Plast-O-Matic's patented diaphragm. The advantage is that the CKD requires even less pressure than the CKM to open. The drawback, of course, is that it is dependent on some reverse pressure for sealing assistance, and in low flow applications requires gravity to seal (install with flow direction "up"). But please note that when used for liquids with a high specific gravity, the disk may "float," so it is therefore recommended to install with flow direction "down" with those types of liquids. Also note that in 1/2" piping systems where high flow is required, the 1/2" Series CKM check valve should be used, unless the super low cracking pressure of
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Thomas Lemar To Agree Terms With Club This Summer- Liverpool Miss Out
Follow ooh to be a Gooner on Facebook and Twitter for more latest Arsenal news, match analysis, transfer news, injury news, team news and rumours from reliable sources around the World.
Manchester City are ready to challenge Arsenal for Monaco star Thomas Lemar this summer window.
Lemar, 22, has scored just three times in 27 appearances for Monaco this season having been chased by Arsenal in the summer.
The Gunners, as well as Liverpool – armed with money from the sale of Philippe Coutinho – are expected to return for French international Lemar in the close season.
The Telegraph, though, are reporting that the League leaders Man City also fancy bringing him to England – and to the Etihad.
Having lost David Silva, Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane to injury at the start of the year, Pep Guardiola tried to bring Riyad Mahrez to the Citizens in the January transfer window. Parent club Leicester City, though, stood by their valuation of the Algerian and he remained at the King Power Stadium.
Guardiola spent big on defender Aymeric Laporte in January, and is expected to make a further signing or two in the summer window.
Arsene Wenger is also looking for a possible replacement for Theo Walcott who completed a move to Everton last summer.
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Tier 1 ERP implementations leave something to be desired, Panorama says
Customers are still flocking to Tier 1 ERP vendors, but Panorama's latest research shows satisfaction isn't assured.
When it comes to the ERP software landscape, Tier 1 ERP vendors continue to reign supreme -- even when their subjects are less than satisfied with the results, according to a new study from Denver, Colo.-based Panorama Consulting Solutions.
"We knew from our 2013 ERP report, which was published earlier this year and looked at all ERP implementations, that most projects had gone over budget, taken longer than expected, and failed to deliver expected business results," said Eric Kimberling, managing partner at Panorama. "However, we didn't know how the different vendors might compare to one another."
In the new study for 2014, named Clash of the Titans, around 400 users of ERP from the top three vendors -- SAP, Oracle and Microsoft -- described their experiences with software implementation and performance. This is Panorama's third year comparing the three ERP industry "titans."
One of the most noteworthy findings is that average implementation timelines -- and in some cases, even project success -- aren't necessarily affecting ERP buying decisions. According to Panorama, SAP is more popular than competitors Oracle or Microsoft, despite the fact that Oracle users reported the highest post-implementation success rate and Microsoft Dynamics users reported the shortest implementation duration.
Tier 1 ERP implementations longer, more expensive than desired
On a whole, the report showed expectations for ERP implementations seldom reflect reality, with the majority of projects exceeding budgets, timeframes and allotted resources. Microsoft Dynamics users reported the largest disparity, with the average implementation lasting 12.5 months vs. the 8.5 months that most users expect going into these projects.
Implementation project timelines differed greatly among vendors, the report noted. Oracle implementations take around 25% longer than the average SAP implementation and nearly twice as long as Microsoft Dynamics. These projects also regularly go over budget, with Microsoft Dynamics projects tending to run 18% over budget, SAP 13% over and Oracle 4% over.
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Return on investment also differed among vendors, according to Kimberling. "We suspected that SAP and Oracle would probably cost more on average than MS Dynamics -- which proved to be true -- but we were surprised by the shorter payback periods of those investments in SAP and Oracle," he said. "In addition, we were surprised by the high degree of operational disruption experienced by customers implementing all three solutions." The report noted that 69% of SAP projects run into some level of material operational disruption, with Microsoft Dynamics users reporting 67% disruption rates and Oracle users reporting 50%.
Tier 1 ERP still outselling smaller vendors
In the wake of this less-than-stellar data, one might think the "big three" are in real trouble, considering all the smaller competitors they face. Not so, Kimberling said.
"I think the three titans will always face pressure from smaller and more specialized vendors, but our data shows that they are responding well to it," he said. "The market share for all three increased over last year, while the market shares for Tier II and Tier III vendors decreased as a whole. This reverses the trend we saw last year that showed smaller vendors had been taking away market share from the bigger vendors."
The report numbers reflected this continued confidence in the Tier 1 ERP vendors. According to the data, 71% of companies that have implemented Oracle consider their projects successful, while 67% of those implementing Microsoft Dynamics and 62% of those implementing SAP also claim success.
The key takeaway from the report, according to Kimberling, is that each of the three vendors has distinct strengths, weaknesses and customer tradeoffs. "There is no clear-cut 'winner' in our analysis and comparison," he said. Readers should not look at Panorama's findings as the be-all and end-all of ERP vendor analysis. "While the report shares some very interesting data points, it is no substitute for defining your specific business requirements and carefully evaluating and selecting the software that makes the most sense for your unique needs," Kimberling said.
Based on the report results, Kimberling urges companies embarking on ERP projects to set realistic expectations. "Customers of the big three vendors don't know what to expect in terms of duration, cost, benefits and operational disruption," he said. "It's important to leverage independent, unbiased and third-party expertise that can help navigate the planning and implementation process in an objective way."
"Remember that at the end of the day, sales reps are trying to sell software, not necessarily set realistic implementation expectations," Kimberling said.
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A summer rise in UK interest rates looks less likely, after data showed slower wage inflation despite a fresh fall in unemployment.
Annual growth in regular pay - excluding bonuses - was 2.8% in the three months to the end of April, down from 2.9% previously, according to the Office for National Statistics. Including bonuses, pay growth slowed from 2.6% to 2.5%.
The pay slowdown came despite the number of unemployed workers in the UK falling by 38,000 from the previous quarter.
Chancellor Philip Hammond said: "Our labour market goes from strength to strength. Employment has reached a new record while regular wages are rising faster than inflation."
Consumer inflation was unchanged at 2.4% in May even as petrol prices jumped sharply, said the ONS.
Bank of England officials have made a case for raising interest rates on the basis that accelerating wage growth could feed through into rising inflation. The latest data appear to undermine this case.
As well as slower wage growth and unchanged inflation, official figures showed a sharp fall in the output of the UK's manufacturing industries, with production falling at the fastest rate since 2012 during April.
Victoria Clarke, an economist with Investec, said the "softer" pay growth and weak manufacturing figures "gives the BoE further reason to wait and see".
"We pushed back our expected timing of the next increase in [interest rates] from August to November, following the output and construction figures," she said.
The trade deficit also expanded in April to its highest level since 2016, as exports fell faster than the imports. The UK's trade gap widened to £9.7bn from £7.8bn in March.
Meanwhile, sunshine and royal wedding celebrations brought relief to Britain's struggling retail sector. Retail sales volumes increased by 1.3% compared with April, the ONS said. The May increase follows April's 1.6% rise and suggests that consumers opened their wallets following a period of belt tightening and poor weather in the first quarter of the year.
"The truth is that despite continued rumours of the demise of our retail industry, many retailers are simply getting on with the job and continuing to attract customers through their doors." said Ian Gilmartin, head of retail at Barclays corporate banking.
"Of course, we're not going to have a heatwave and a royal wedding to help drive sales every month, but the World Cup kick-off should help supermarkets, in particular, maintain this momentum over the next month or so."
In the US, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again by 0.25 percentage points and signalled two more increases this year - one more than previously forecast. Explaining the decision to raise rates to a range of 1.75% to 2%, Fed chairman Jay Powell said the US economy "is doing very well".
The European Central Bank (ECB) also announced that it would end quantitative easing (QE) this year.
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During the first press conference before Computex, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang was asked multiple times when to expect the next GeForce series.
It's a long time from now
What the conference has confirmed is that NVIDIA is not even ready to talk about the new series yet. Any question about the next installment in GeForce portfolio has been met with a laugh and no definite answer from Jensen.
The press conference was an invite-only event. Those who were invited were welcomed by snacks handed personally out by Jensen. Unfortunately, those who were expecting a taste of a new Geforce were left with disappointment.
No details about GeForce 20 were given, although journalists were trying to at least get a hint.
What Jensen told everyone was that they will be invited to the launch of new GeForce, but they should not expect it very soon. This confirms what we have been hearing from the industry for the past few months, NVIDIA has not given any details to their partners yet, so there is nothing to talk about yet.
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Shari Raji When I was about 5 years old, I went into the bathroom to shower with an older girl who lived with my parents. This was something we did daily. But on this particular day, she told me to that she couldn't shower with me because Aunt Flo was visiting and that if I…
Domestic Violence, the New Cool?
But deep-rooted in all of these sad events, is the fact Bucky Raw deserves absolutely no sympathy for abusing his daughter's mother. Domestic violence is a criminal offense and it should not be taken lightly simply because the perpetrator is a celebrity. People should not pass off domestic violence as a 'mistake' in order to avoid conversations surrounding the nature of the rapper's choice.
Yes, This Too is Harassment
Suddenly, put a girl in the equation and my vagina is up for grabs? Am I nothing more than a piece of ass? This objectivity is insanely absurd!
A Sister Unheard
He took away fragments of her soul with every plunge.
She spoke up, but no one ever tried to listen.
Moment after moment of no one lending an ear to her plea, it continued on and on;
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Effects of "Taboo" topics II
Taboo topics are a dominant part of the very fabric of this country. This series seeks to break down the effects of this phenomena and to offer deviations from the norm that would be better for the growth and development of our children and future generations. The first part of this three-part series touched on…
Effects of "Taboo" topics
Liberia, Sweet Land of Liberty! Well, liberty, until it comes to discussions of "controversial" issues such as sex, sexual assault, puberty changes, domestic violence, gender rights, children's rights and responsibilities, etcetera. Basically, any topic that isn't deemed comfortable to be discussed between the older and younger generation is considered taboo, abominable or undiscussable in a…


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Rie Usui
Name: Rie Usui
Department: Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Course: Cultural Creation Course
Research Field: Tourism Geography (Wildlife Tourism) / Human-Animal Studies
Supervisor: Professor Carolin Funck
Career and Academic Background before TAOYAKA Program
After graduating from high school in Japan, I studied abroad in the United States. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Evolution and Ecology as well as Anthropology at The Ohio State University. Later, I received a Master of Science degree in Primate Behavior and Ecology from Central Washington University. Much of my academic studies have focused on the topics centered on animals, specifically non-human primates. For my masters' thesis research, I conducted fieldwork at Mt. Huangshan in Anhui Province, China where a group of wild monkeys (Tibetan macaques) were subjected to tourism. The monkey park was originally established to conserve natural resources (e.g., forests) by providing alternative economic revenue (i.e., monkey park operation) to the locals of Fuxi village. For two months, I worked with a team of researchers from America and China. A subfield of Primatology called Ethnoprimatology was the basis of my master's thesis research. It takes human society into consideration when understanding non-human primate behavior and ecology. My research has particularly focused on the role of park rangers in managing monkeys and tourists. This experience inspired me to further comprehend human and non-human animal relationships in different spatial, cultural and temporal contexts.
Research Plan in TAOYAKA Program
Because I have conducted research relating to Wildlife Tourism (primate tourism is one type), I intend to continue to study in the area where animals and tourism meet. The ultimate goal of my research is to create a harmonious society for both humans and non-human animals (NHAs). By understanding people in their relation to animals, I hope to be able to find the balance in a society. With this as motivation, I would like to make a contribution to the community for mitigating human-NHA conflicts during my time in the program. For instance, Japan's aging society and population outflow have created rural communities vulnerable to problematic wildlife such as crop-raiders. I consider human-NHA conflict as one of the essential aspects that deserve attention in order to work toward revitalization of the communities. In TAOYAKA program, I plan to assess whether and how tourism can become a potential tool for alleviating problems that the locals encounter with wild animals.
Career Plan after TAOYAKA Program
I would love to become an academic if I was given a chance, but I am also open to any opportunities that would come my way. Wherever the future takes me, I wish to work internationally and contribute to the society at both regional and international levels. As for now (it has been only a few weeks since entering the program), it is the career plan that I envision but the sky is the limit. Perhaps I will discover a new ability in myself in the next couple of years during TAOYAKA program and open up a new door for my future career.


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Tips for Selling to Millennials
Posted on: September 30, 2016 by Newmark Insurance
As more millennials move into home ownership, it's important for realtors to tailor their selling approach to properly service this demographic. While home inspection and closing costs are often the topic of discussion for first-time home buyers, there are other common components that are overlooked during the experience. Therefore, in addition to securing the right Real Estate E&O Insurance, heed the following advice.
Learn their needs and motives for buying.
Looking at home after home can be exhausting and buyers can easily lose sight of what they're truly looking. Ask questions about why they're buying, what they're looking for, their must-haves, and their needs to accommodate their lifestyles. A buyer's guide is a great way to get a grasp of what your millennial clients are after.
Educate them.
Share your knowledge about the actual cost of buying and owning a home. Give your clients a list of additional expenses you feel they might overlook. Homes.com also provides a customizable first-time buyer's resource to help clients learn the basics of home-buying so they won't be shocked by an unexpected event. This can help you show your expertise as an agent, while also allowing you to create a better relationship with your client, says RIS Media.
Clarify the contract.
Once the offer has been placed, educate your millennial clients about the stipulations of the contract, how to proceed, and how to navigate closing with as little stress as possible. This will also help you shine as a qualified and knowledgeable agent!
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Starting is always difficult, and I feel like at least once a week I go through the *tomorrow's another day* pep talk. I'm tired. Living is hard. And I know I'm not alone in this sentiment.
Over the past couple of years I've talked with numerous Christians with various forms of mental illness who feel that they have to pass as "normal" among fellow Christians. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, passing is when someone is able to pass as a member of an identity category different from their own (as able-bodied when they are disabled, for example). And, research shows how emotionally and psychologically tough it is for the person who goes throughout their day always donning a persona. I can tell you from firsthand experience that to say "it's difficult" is an understatement.
As I began hearing these stories, I couldn't help but wonder: where had the church gone so wrong? When did it become a place where we had to appear to be already whole? And, why do people continue to deny that we have bodies, physical, flawed, human bodies, while we're on this earth?
Jesus came to earth in flesh, in a physical form, and as Hebrews 4:15 tells us, we have a Savior who is capable of empathy and that is a beautiful thing: " For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."
The American ideal is independence and agency and stoicism, and we have let this slip into the church. The church has become too much like an institution, and institutions favor the normate. Disability scholar/rockstar Rosemarie Garland Thomson coined the term normate to mean "the imagined everyman whose self-determination, independence, rational thinking ability, and physical sturdiness makes American democracy philosophically possible." As she wisely points out, this imagined ideal is far from the reality than many of us live (or, at least, live in secret).
We will not find perfection on this earth; we will be broken again and again, and the best we can do is forgive ourselves and others, encourage, try again, and live in hopeful expectation of the only place where we will be free of our bodies: Heaven.
"In bloom" aims to start a conversation that brings mental health and spirituality together in a way that does not overlook the body. Too often Christians who struggle with depression are treated like lesser-Christians because finding joy is hard. Too often Christians who struggle with eating disorders are regarded as selfish and vain and the antithesis to a God-centered life. Too often Christians who struggle with anxiety or self-harm are just thrown Bible verses from a distance. And these are just a few of the vast amount of mental illnesses that people in life, in the church, have.
Jesus tells us himself in John 9 that disabilities are not caused by sin, and that perhaps He designed us with them so "that the work of God might be displayed in [our] life" (v3).
Monday I will be sharing my story, my testimony if you will, about being a Christian woman who has high-functioning depression and anxiety, as well anorexia-nervosa. And I want to hear your stories. Right now I envision "In bloom" starting as a series of individual spotlight pieces. But, I would also love to have regular contributors (everyday-living posts, themed-columns on areas like intimacy, family, etc., as well as those from different perspectives, not just those that have mental illness, but our supporters, too, because they need support). Please contact me if you are interested in contributing either once or perhaps more regularly. This is a place not just to share, but to ask for help, for prayer, for advice, for someone just to say, "I know that it's hard."
Having high-functioning depression and anxiety means (among other things) that I do a lot, that I literally can't just "slow down" or easily be kind to myself. However, when I began to look at all of the things I do, I realized that none of them were fueled by ministry. Although "In bloom" has been on my heart for a while, God slowly nudging at my heart over time so I don't get overwhelmed, I felt the final push during a recent sermon on the Christian life: "Survival is not enough [when you follow Christ] and mission becomes your passion. Mission, ministry, and service mark the life of one who has encountered Jesus."
So, what would happen if we started talking about mental health as a bodily condition, not a spiritual deficiency? What would happen if we felt brave enough to share our stories? What would happen if we started actively practicing empathy in the church body like Jesus advocates?
I don't know, but I'm hoping to find out.
Let's return the church to a community that values empathy, that acknowledges the church as a body of imperfect bodies.


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Sonic Youth- Kill Yr Idols (1983)
Sonic Youth's 3rd release features 2 tracks from Confusion Is Sex , a live recording, and 3 new songs recorded live to 2-track at Wharton's studio in October 1983.
Lee Ranaldo describes it as: An EP made in 1983, released in Germany when it seemed that no-one else was interested in releasing a Sonic Youth record.
At the time Sonic Youth were very popular in Europe, but the US press were generally ignoring them.
Labels: 12", Sonic Youth
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