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What is PREP
What is PREP
The Property Records Industry
Working Together at the Local Level
PREP provides a local structured forum for stakeholders of the property records industry to meet and work together more effectively. PREP chapters make it happen!
In 2002 it became evident that cooperation and communication needed to be improved between industry stakeholders at the local level. In addition, a way was needed to share perspectives and information between national and local industry participants.
Supported by the success of PRIA at the national level, an alliance was formed by the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the American Escrow Association (AEA), the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials & Treasurers (IACREOT) and the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials & Clerks (NACRC) for the purpose of creating local industry workgroups.
To provide a permanent structure and ongoing support, in 2004 this project became an official workgroup structured under the PRIA umbrella and named the Property Records Education Partners (PREP), with local units identified as PREP Chapters. PREP has its own operating rules and PRIA membership is not required for PREP participation.The PREP Handbook is a two-sided, landscape document. Set your printer accordingly, selecting the manual two-sided. After the first sides are printed, send the sheets back through the printer in the same order, printed side up. Put the sheets together in the order printed, fold in half, staple on the edge or in the centerfold and you have an easy-to-use handbook.


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DudleyDogs, Cats, Fish, Parrots, Horses, ALL Domestic Pets
A photo at last.
Here is Dudley, my new little NAWT dog. He is very stressed and is losing hair through worry.
I will see if I can help him through it
If you can't be a good example........
you will just have to be a horrible warning
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Oh Wendy poor dog, he looks so worried, good luck with him.
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That little pleading face brings me to tears. Poor little love.
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He does look worried, Wendy. He is in the best hands with you.
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Please give Dudley a cuddle from me. Poor boy does look stressed. Really hope you can help him.
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I just love Staffies but they just dont seem to do kennels very well. He looks lovely, Wendy. Do you know why he is in there or how old he is? He remind me quite a lot of our lovely Bella we lost.
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He is a year old Gwen.
Don't know his circumstances at the moment.
I will as time goes on. Just need to make him feel safe.
If you can't be a good example........
you will just have to be a horrible warning
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Hi does he talk ....
Mine does .
Tells me in a funny voice , food , walk , bed .
Never WATCH OUT THERE IS A BURGALAR ABOUT>>>>>
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Why is it there are so many homeless Staffies? You only have to look at the rescue sites.
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Sadly they are still being bred to an excess, while others are in rescue. The puppies are sometimes given away for a tin of tobacco etc. So they are not valued. People are in rented rooms and get them and then have to move ...can't take it with them.
They are the 'in' breed and once past the puppy stage they are thrown away.
Far, far too many dogs, full stop, in rescue/ But mainly staffs
Not certain if he talks Bob, as today is the first day I meet him properly.
If you can't be a good example........
you will just have to be a horrible warning
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At the risk of upsetting people I would also say that often a certain type of person owns this dog to enhance their own 'street cred' and 'status' they think it makes them look impressive, threatening and worthy of respect, the Staffy is simply an accessory used to enhance their (imagined) status. Readily discarded by them at the first sign of having to be a responsible dog owner.
The Staffy's reputation is a shame as they make an easygoing, friendly and loyal family pet. My partners daughter has one and he is a right lovable chap.
"Not all those who wander are lost"
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You have no need to run away. I agree entirely.
For some reason they have this 'hard' image. Which, as you know, if so far from the truth.
They are a sunny, loyal little dog, who are sadly abused. a lot
I have been with him for an hour today. His skin problem is awful. This photograph tells you nothing. As it must have been taken when he first came in. He has a coat on permanently, because it is cold. But he has NO hair on the whole of the underside of his body. He only wears a collar when he goes out, as he has a nasty sore on his neck.
His poor little Willy is red raw. The skin around his ears is also red and lacking hair.
Frightened of everything, very much like Valentina when I first had her.
I walked him round the field to start with, But he was very insecure in an open space. So we just took it at his pace. I then went into a training room, pulled the two armchairs together and we sat in an armchair each. Discussing our lives. He relaxed and eventually laid his head into me. I did tell him I am here to be his friend until he leaves and he will realised that in time.
Please all pray to your God that he feels less stressed. Poor little man.
If you can't be a good example........
you will just have to be a horrible warning
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Definitely agree with you Trevor and Wendy about staffies and street cred. Where I used to live it was very much like that. I h ave to say I was put off staffies when the one the drug dealer who lived next door to me ran down the road with my cat in its mouth. The daughter I live with has a staffie x lurcher and she is so soppy, I love her to bits.
Wendy, I admire you very much. You care so much about the dogs and so good with them, with you they blossom.
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When I was growing up, a friend of the family had a Staffy and she was a soppy thing and friendly with a whip like tail wagging all the time (also, I remember her having a really solid body (not fat), and she could bulldoze her way through anything) Their reputation is because they resemble the banned group of dogs such as pit bull terriers.
so sad I will admit that if I were to re-home a dog (not anytime soon I might add while I work full-time), a Staffy would not be my automatic first choice but I might reconsider.
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I have found out today.
He was found tied to a park bench.
So he was dumped. Poor little boy
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Making a BraFirstly you need to decide what type of bra you want to make and acquire a suitable pattern. The sizes of bras and patterns are a bit of a minefield so be prepared to make a trial run (toile). When you fit your bra, go for a good fitting cup, the bra back is easy to alter, simply shorten it and adjust the strap position. If you find your straps are always coming down consider moving the strap position further towards the back. If the back section is shaped, you can simply straighten it, you would need to taper it, or get a wider bra back fastener. Remember seam allowances are usually only 6mm!
Fabrics Used in Bra Making.
Top bra cup
This can be made of the same fabric as the bottom cups, or you may want to use an embroidered lace, a little stretch is fine, though you may want to add a line of clear elastic or folded seam tape behind the top edge to prevent the top cup from bagging. A paired lace tulle or twin lace offers a professional finish enabling the top cups to be made symmetrical (mirror image) to one another. Ours is sold as both sides together, so if you order 1m you get 1m of each side, you will also see some pre-cut lengths in the 'Pieces' section. You can also use a twin galloon lace, when cut down the middle (or if you lay your pieces on opposite edges you will get a matching pair of cups
Bottom bra cup
For a supportive bra this needs to be a non-stretch fabric, usually an overall lace, tricot or satin etc. Many bra cup fabrics are of a knit construction, so although they have no elastic content, hence are not stretchy, they have Give, which enables them to follow the curves better and with no wrinkling provided they are constructed correctly. If the fabric you have is stretchy, you can eliminate the stretch by using a sheer liner, the opaque ones are a little heavier so go for this if you need more support. Laminated fabric is sometimes available this is a pieces of fabric with the sheer rigid nylon bonded to it, which makes it a firm fabric and easy to sew without the need for pinning two fabrics together. If you are lucky enough not to require any support and simply want a bra for dignity then you can choose stretch fabric!
Bra Cradle
This is the centre piece that joins the two cups and often runs beneath the cups. In small sizes without the bottom cradle sometimes a small strip of fabric is all that holds the two cups together, but in larger sizes, those with more support and sports bra, a cradle runs the full length below and between the cups. Usually a piece of the same fabric with one or two layers of sheer rigid liner are used to prevent stretch and make sure that this piece will not tear! Laminated fabric can also be used.
Bra Wings
There are many suitable fabrics used for the wings, powernet being the most frequent. You can use any stretch fabric but if the stretch isn't going to bounce back, then line it with a powernet just to make sure.
Bra back fastener
These come in various widths, the wider the width the further down the bra back will be. For example flimsy bras will use a 19mm, where a support bra will perhaps use a 57mm.Each one comes with an adjustment, one row of hooks gives no adjustment, which is fine if you have made the correct sized bra and it doesn't stretch! Two rows gives a second row of hooks if your bra has stretched etc. If you are making a longline bra use the hook and eye tape (use the search facility type in: hook eye tape).
Plush elastic – this is the soft fuzzy backed elastic which is used for the underband and underarm elastication. The fuzzy side goes next to the skin, so although this is described as the back it is actually the bit that you will see!Lots have fancy edges which can be left to peek below the bra, giving a finished look.
Non-slip - Various elastics and tapes are available with a silicon bead applied to them, this is to prevent slippage on the skin and is useful for strapless bras. Extra wide plush elastic can be used for the tops of hold-up stockings or to keep girdles and long line bras from rolling.
Bra strap elastic - This comes in all manner of patterns and widths. Sliders are used to make the straps more adjustable. You need four sliders or two rings and two sliders per pair of straps. If you choose a 10mm strap, use a 10mm slider/ring. If you are making your own bras you can make sure they are just right and not bother with the adjustment!
Underwire Casing/Wire Channel - A specially made tape to hold the bra wire, zig zag (bartack) over the cut ends to prevent the wire coming back out. Non-slip casing is sometimes available, and often used for strapless bras
Clear Elastics - zigzag onto the inside of the top cup (top edge) to prevent the top from bagging.
Fold-over Elastic - my favourite elastic - use to bind the top edges of cups, knicker legs, nightie necks (or even tops), it can be stretched as it is applied and even sewn on with a straight stitch!
Nylon Rigid Sheer Liner – use for lining bra cups, reinforcing fabrics and eliminating stretch. Despite it's name it's a soft fabric! Bra seam tape is ready cut strips of the Liner, used for covering cup seams etc.
Tricot – tricot is a knitted fabric, which has natural give, used in bra making, it comes in so many forms its impossible to describe. The above (Sheer) is often referred to as tricot, it is also possible to get tricot which has added lycra so is very stretchy. always click on the product item to get further info, and if you are still not sure, please email us.
Tulle – a net fabric which is often embroidered on to use for bra cups, it is preferable to back it/or line it with the sheer for those that are sensitive to prevent it being rough on the skin.Stretch tulle is often available, but the stretch will be reduced if the tulle is heavily embroidered.
Bra/Lingerie Satin
A soft light satin, often stretchy, one or both ways, can be used for cups (line out), and even for the bra wings (back with powernet).
Stretch net fabric, generally used as a lining, in dresses, costumes etc, may be suitable to line bra wings made of another stretch fabric.
Bra Padding
A foam fabric which is generally sandwiched between two layers of matt or satin tricot. Use for extra boost, bottom cups etc. Overlay with another fabric.
Bra Cups
Ready made shaped cups of the above fabric.You can make your own cups, simply use your bra cup pattern, but eliminate the seam allowances from the pattern. Butt the seams together and use a zig zag and seam tape to cover the joins. Make your bra as normal, sliding the foam cup between the lining and outer fabric, or bind the raw top cup edge of the foam cup with fold-over elastic, and simply attach the outer fabric over the cup.
Making Your First Bra - Toile - FittingThe very first time that you decide to make up a purchase bra pattern it is advisable to make a toile. You would not go into a store and expect the first bra that you picked up in your size to be the perfect fit would you?
When making a toile it should ideally be made from something similar to the finished product, but bra fabrics are expensive, so we have put together a toile pack to make a cheap bra. This pack will make a fully functioning bra, it will simply be a bit boring! If you are making your own bras to get the fit, then you might still want to make a few in the toile pack as basics for those days when a fancy bra is not needed!
Bra kits will now be re-categorised into Light, Regular & Super. You can always click on the title for the actual contents as sometimes (particularly in coloured bra kits) we have to use a narrower bra back fastener or slimmer strap then we might have liked just to get the colour match. If you find the strap is a bit slip, consider making a fabric strap, with the width tapering to the slimness of the elastic strap, you then add a short strap to the back to allow the adjustment.
Generally, LIGHT kits are for modesty bras, REGULAR for normal bras, and SUPER for a supportive bras. It doesnt matter what size you are, you may be small chested but wish to make a very supportive bra for sport, or be big chested and want a flimsy bra! The light ones will contain narrow elastics and lighter prowernet with a 19mm back fastener, the regular will have elastics around 12mm with a 28mm fastener and regular powernet, and the super will have a firmer powernet, wider back fastener (normally 38mm) and wider strapping 16-20mm.
The toile pack contains bra fabrics and elastics, but the top cup is also made from the bra fabric rather than using a lace, this makes it cheaper, but also quicker as there is no need to match up the lace.
to find our Toile kit, look under kits in the Bra Making Section, or use the quick find facility on the left of the home page and search the key words - BRA TOILE
NOTE: THE KITS DO NOT CONTAIN UNDERWIRES OR PATTERNS - THESE MUST BE PURCHASED SEPERATELY. These kits fly off the site so they are not always available, keep checking back
Bra Wire Sizing & ChartsWe are making numerous changes to our bra wire stock. Please see the information section under Bra & Lingerie Making, Bra Wires - Information. Here you will find a basic chart to determine your size, and style sheets which show the different styles of bra wires.
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Historic Kemblesville barn is sold and dismantled
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The J.G. West barn in Kemblesville is being dismantled by a company that will re-use the lumber.
By John Chambless
Staff Writer
Last week, time finally ran out for the J.G. West barn in Kemblesville.
The huge bank barn, built in the early 1800s, began to come down, piece by piece, on Sept. 12. A crew from the Barnyard Boys, a company based in Peach Bottom that recycles lumber from old barns, began by stripping the aluminum siding from one wall and peeling up the metal roofing. In about a week and a half, there will be nothing left at the site next to the Franklin Township Building except the concrete silo and the earth ramp that led up to where the barn door used to be.
For a loyal group of preservationists, the demolition is a frustrating end to an ongoing dispute with the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors. Heated public meetings, beginning more than a year ago, culminated in a lawsuit that sought to stop the demolition of the barn. Dolores Hughes, who serves as chairman of the Franklin Township Historical Commission, filed the suit in Chester County's Court of Common Pleas on Feb. 13.
Supervisors Paul Overton and Nan Latimer had voted to preserve the historic building -- or at least stabilize it until renovations could be undertaken. Private donors had pledged about $11,000 to replace the roof and prevent further water damage inside. The barn is listed on the Pennsylvania Register of Historic Places. However, Board of Supervisors chairman John Auerbach, along with supervisors Eric Brindle and Penelope Schenk, voted for demolition.
The barn, which sits next to the township building in the Kemblesville Historic District, was built by John Davis, who sold it to George Kimble in 1817. Dr. J.G. West bought the property in 1867 and owned it until his death in 1917. The building has been in the care of the township for at least 20 years, during which time it has been used for storage. It has been clad in metal siding which has helped preserve the wood. The Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) admitted that there is some roof damage that has allowed water to damage some floor boards of the barn. Two professional structural evaluations concluded that the barn is fundamentally sound.
Overton believed the barn could be refurbished and used as a township office, or rented out as
office space or meeting rooms.
The lawsuit said that the township intends to use the slab of the building as a salt-mixing pad, and Hughes stated that the value of her home, which sits less than a mile from the site, will be reduced because of the unsightly proposed use.
The lawsuit also pointed out that the township is required to consult with the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board before altering anything in a historic district. The suit asked the court to stay the demolition of the barn until the board complies with the requirement.
Township resident Lou Mandich has been a vocal proponent of preserving the barn. In a letter sent to the supervisors last week, Mandich wrote, "Other townships and private owners throughout Chester County -- including myself -- have made adaptive re-use of the vast space found in most barns. … The Historical Commission and the HARB have not been looking backward, but forward. The five acres surrounding the barn property are perfect for a community gathering place -- it is indeed the 'Town Square' of Kemblesville. The fact that no one has stepped forward to take over the barn in no way diminishes its potential for future use. ... Please reconsider."
In an e-mail sent to those who fought to save the barn, former supervisor Bill Skalish wrote, "Thank you for all your efforts to help save such an important piece of our township's heritage. It's unfortunate that a majority of the board of supervisors did not have the vision, courage or leadership skills to do the right thing for the community, and allow volunteers to preserve the historic barn for future generations."
During a phone interview in March, Dolores Hughes said she was shocked that the board voted for demolition of the barn after a panel of experts presented clear evidence that it was worth saving.
"A group of people who were there -- all private citizens -- got together money to apply for a grant for the other part of the money," she said. "That way, we could at least patch the roof and then be able to raise more funds to stabilize the barn.
"I live in a house that was built in 1790. Dr. Kimble owned this barn for about 67 years. The
village is named after him," Hughes said. "When you have a building like this, once it's gone, it's gone."
Supervisor John Auerbach, in a statement to the press on Sept. 12, wrote that the board of supervisors provided a four-month waiting period to allow the HARB and others to present their case for rehabilitation of the barn. Auerbach felt that the barn was in poor condition, and that "the building has reached the tipping point where further deterioration will make the building significantly more dangerous and degrade the salvage value."
Auerbach said that the township owns the building but has not used it. "The vision is to rebuild/reconfigure the barn so that it will function as township office and community center," he wrote. "Although no specific cost was pursed from a contractor, general discussions talked about $700,000. With contingencies, the cost could easily reach $1 million for a building of this size, configured to comply with building codes for routine habitation by township personnel and group activities."
Auerbach wrote that fundraising ideas put forward by community members, in his opinion, would
not cover the cost of rehabilitating the barn. As for direct monetary donations, Auerbach wrote, "One of the key elements in this process is for the people managing the fundraising activities to make some contribution first to establish their good faith, support for the project, and set an example. After much discussion, no one in attendance [at the meeting] indicated that they would make a donation. The room was silent."
Auerbach noted that grants were a possible source of funding, "but require a matching amount from the township. The grant values that have been put forward are small, $10,000 to $25,000. Additionally, our poor economic conditions indicate that grants for building rehabilitation will be scarce."
Noting that last year, voters turned down two referendums to increase taxes for open space, Auerbach wrote, "I do not believe the barn project and open space are near the same level of desirability by voters, with the barn project having a much lower priority."
The Barnyard Boys paid the township $1,000 to salvage the barn, and will make money by recycling the aluminum siding, and reselling and reusing the timbers from the structure. Bill Thompson has signed on to recover the stones from the foundation for reuse.
In a Sept. 12 phone call, Auerbach said that the township is strongly considering paying an additional $3,000 to have the silo removed from the site. In the current tally, costs associated with the barn are $27,582, when totaling the legal fees ($12,001), asbestos removal from the barn ($6,731), filling in a well at the site ($500), and demolition of the barn and silo ($8,350).
The lawsuit against the township is ongoing, Auerbach said, "but our attorney reviewed the lawsuit and found that it does not have a stay that prevents us from going ahead with demolition."
The barn site will eventually hold a paved pad, Auerbach said, where salt and anti-skid materials will be stored for use on township roads during winter weather. "Right now, we have to do the mixing of that material in the middle of the parking lot," he said. "Eventually, I would imagine having some shed storage for those materials" on the pad site, he added.
Supervisor Nan Latimer, in an e-mailed statement on Sept. 13, wrote, "I continue to be disappointed that supervisors Brindle, Schenk and Auerbach did not accept the offer by Franklin residents to donate and raise private funds to stabilize the barn. The use of taxpayer dollars to tear down the barn, instead of using no tax dollars to fix it, is in conflict with the platform on which Schenk and Auerbach were elected. I also regret that these supervisors turned a blind eye to the township ordinance concerning demolition in the Historic District.
"I would like to recognize the hard work and broadmindedness of the Franklin HARB and Historical Commission members who worked hard to educate the Franklin supervisors opposed to preserving the barn, and also sought to find an alternative use for the barn. These individuals were publicly recognized for their efforts by the Chester County Historic Preservation Network, which presented them with its Grace Under Fire Award."
Paul Lagasse of the HARB had long been in favor of saving the barn. On Sept. 13, he wrote to the Chester County Press, saying, "The loss of the J.G. West barn, the only sizable barn in the township that the Board of Supervisors was in a position to protect, is regrettable. It is not as though the supervisors were without options: I was one of those who, back in June, 2012, outlined for them a plan to stabilize the barn without resorting to the use of Franklin Township taxpayer funds. The failure to at least try this option has led to a larger failure, the loss of what could have been a valuable community resource once it had been given new life as a township meeting hall, local museum, or the like. It is a loss that might have been prevented had a majority of the supervisors showed more patience, flexibility, and imagination.
"It is not just a barn that is being demolished: Part of the historical fabric that the Kemblesville Historic District was created by the township to protect is also being destroyed," Lagasse continued. "More than any other structure, the J.G. West barn made it clear how closely intertwined agriculture once was with the small commercial village of Kemblesville.
As the metal siding is being removed in preparation for the tearing apart of the barn, we can see -- for too brief a time -- the roughsawn beauty of its stout wooden sides once again, and see all too clearly just what we have taken from our children and grandchildren. I wish it were otherwise."


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Age ain't nothing but a number to Kim Kardashian, at least when it comes to a certain Canadian teenager with a moppish hair cut.
The seductive reality starlet revealed on "The George Lopez Show" that she would "definitely" consider dating Justin Bieber, that is, "if he was of legal age", reports E! Online.
"He definitely has a swag to him," Kardashian, 29, told Lopez on explaining her attraction.
U.S. & World
The pair recently frolicked in the Bahamas for a racy "Elle" magazine photo shoot, much to the dismay of conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly. The Fox News host took offense to the shoot, deeming it inappropriate due to its updated spin on the Dustin Hoffman classic, "The Graduate."
Kardashian offered a measured response to O'Reilly's comments.
"I thought the shoot was all in fun, we had a good time," she said. "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on it."
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GoogledGnome #33: Getting rid of honor items
Getting rid of items that cost honor
Why do you want to get rid of them?
- Whatever, DE them… Can't, man you should petition Blizzard!
- Sell them to a vendor… Ohh can't do that either…
- Stuff them in your bank?
- Eat them?
Arrrghhh… just drag and drop them into space!
Gnomer and Out!
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LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials paved the way on Friday for same-sex spouses to visit or live in the United States, announcing the State Department will give equal treatment to visa applications of gays and lesbians who want to travel with their partner.
Secretary of State John Kerry, announcing the measure at the U.S. embassy in London, said the shift will allow the department to start processing requests from married gay couples the same way it handles those from heterosexual spouses.
"As long as a marriage has been performed in the jurisdiction that recognizes it, then that marriage is valid under U.S. immigration laws. Every married couple will be treated exactly the same, and that is what we believe is appropriate," Kerry said.
The move, which follows similar action last month by U.S. immigration officials, would help U.S. citizens live and travel with their same-sex spouse in the United State as well as allow married couples from other countries to visit the United States.
It will mostly affect married gay couples overseas, gay rights advocates said. For example, if one spouse has a visa to travel to the Unites States for work or study, their spouse can apply to come along.
It would also help gay Americans living in other countries bring their spouse to the United States, they said.
"This is exciting news for couples who are living abroad," said Victoria Neilson, legal director for the advocacy group Immigration Equality.
The move comes after the Obama administration urged all U.S. agencies to review their polices after the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down a key part of the federal law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
U.S. immigration law requires visa travel documents for those who want to live in the United States permanently or to stay temporarily.
In July, the Department of Homeland Security said its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would begin reviewing petitions filed on behalf of same-sex spouses the same way as those for spouses in heterosexual marriages.
Friday's announcement by the State Department gives U.S. embassies and consulates around the world the same power to do so on applications filed overseas.
"If you are the spouse of a U.S. citizen, your visa application will be treated equally. If you are the spouse of a non-citizen, your visa application will be treated equally. If you are in a country that doesn't recognize your same-sex marriage, then your visa application will still be treated equally at every single one of our 222 visa processing centers around the world," Kerry said.
Fifteen countries outside the United States recognize same-sex marriage, according to Immigration Equality.
Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Additional reporting by Susan Heavey in Washington; Editing by Vicki Allen


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The days of the dog jumping in the back of the pickup are gone for most pet owners, many of whom go to great lengths to keep their pets safe.
The folks at Edmunds.com have a list of the best "pet-friendly" cars.
Dodge Journey. Edmunds says a rearview camera and plenty of storage for items that could fly around and injure your pet put this SUV on the list.
Ford Flex. The crossover offers ample legroom and wide door openings for easy ingress and egress. Other pluses include a refrigerated console.
GMC Acadia. Tri-zone climate control is available in the Acadia. This feature is important in SUVs, station wagons and minivans; it helps monitor temperature in the rear of the vehicle, thus ensuring that pets secured in back aren't exposed to extreme heat.
Hyundai Tucson. This Hyundai also offers remote keyless entry (helpful if your hands are full managing a dog on a leash) as well as privacy glass that helps keep temperatures cool in back.
Jeep Liberty. The Jeep brand offers specialized pet travel gear, including crates, carriers and a ramp. The ramp is useful for larger dogs, as well as older and/or arthritic pets.
KIA Soul. The Soul comes standard with side curtain airbags that can keep both two-legged and four-legged passengers safe in the event of a collision. This Kia is also available with rear privacy glass that can help keep your pets cool when they're lounging in the back.
MAZDA 5. Three words: sliding rear doors! Its low cargo floor facilitates easy pet access, and the Mazda 5 also has tethers and anchors in both the second and third rows — helpful since pet safety seats need to be secured in the same way as a child's.
Mitsubishi Outlander. The SUV also boasts fold-flat seating and stowable third-row seats (both of which increase the amount of room available for larger pets), as well as more than a dozen storage compartments for your gear and your pet's
Subaru Tribeca. Pet owners will appreciate the Tribeca's steering-wheel-mounted auxiliary controls and rear back-up camera, says Edmunds.com
VOLVO XC70. The XC70 is available with a Volvo-designed pet barrier. This is not a one-size-fits-all system with suction cups and Velcro — this is the real deal.


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Anyone seen this?
Apparently, it was revealed at the Midwest Gaming Classic, but I can not find any other info about it...looks cool. Hopefully it will have a better screen than the FC-16 Go.
Anyone seen this?
Apparently, it was revealed at the Midwest Gaming Classic, but I can not find any other info about it...looks cool. Hopefully it will have a better screen than the FC-16 Go.
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Looks interesting.
If it play SFC carts, then I may want one.
It was actually.. I watched a little of it. a built in rechargeable battery (If I remember correctly).. I can't remember if it plays SFC games or not.. but I wouldn't see why not...
All I can say is I was too busy organizing my goodies as the presentation wasn't that interesting.
Hm..Hyperkin does make some fairly decent stuff for knock offs. I wonder how this will compare to the Yobo FC-16 GO?
found this about the Supaboy
yeah, i've been looking at getting an snes handheld for a while.
is the FC16 Go the way to go now? are there any others in the works to get excited about like the supaboy??
and do they work with the Everdrive?
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The FC16Go is pretty good, with the only obvious weakness being its very meaty design, short battery life and not-as-sharp-as-it-could-be LCD screen. There's certainly room for a competing portable SNES, especially if it address those three weaknesses. Given that Innex and Hyperkin are almost the only names in town when it comes to these kinds of devices, I don't expect any other portables like this coming out outside of the ones that run multiple emulators.
SupaBoy can also play SFC games, which to my knowledge the FC16Go cannot because of those stupid plastic tabs.
I'm not a fan of clamshell designs, either, so the SupaBoy is already looking like the better choice.
A clamshell design means the screen is better protected, but this one seems have actual 7 pin SNES controller ports and region free tabs. I wonder if it'll be any cheaper than the FC-16 GO v2.
While I didn't mind the pseudo DS design of the FC 16 Go this seems to hit the basic beats of a portable system that doubles as a console pretty well.
We'll have to wait and see what if anything they get wrong, but aesthetically it doesn't look bad at all.
"And the book says: 'We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us.'"
oops. link already posted above...
I like the cart lock feature and the bright and crisp screen description. May have to get this when it comes out.
Looks like the price will be $79.99....then again, the FC 16 Go is listed at $69.99 on their site...
hmm...$80 is starting to push it. Seems a little high considering the FC16 Go can be bought for less than $60.
Will it come with any accessories? maybe some decent controllers? for that price, it better come packaged with some other goodies.
System looks awesome. I hope it lives up to the Hype, Hyperkin does it again.
$80 is a bit high ... I'll bite if they include the RF controllers that came with the FC16 GO. No details on that on the site. Fingers crossed.
"And the book says: 'We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us.'"
SupaBoy at E3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amn2JHTtoEw
I have to admit, the screen and controls look a lot better than my FC-16 Go.
After seeing the video of it in action, I now know I want one. I wonder if Stone Age will carry them?
EDIT: I should have had my speakers on and watched more than 30 seconds of the video.
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Yeah, it looks really nice. I'm such a sucker for clones I'll probably get one as soon as Joe or Stone Age have it in stock.
"And the book says: 'We may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us.'"
Definitely looks promising. But the price seems a little high. Have to see when more info comes out.
I got a FC-16 GO for my birthday last year but this thing looks so much more amazing. I can't wait. I only about the SA-1 games that require the region chip. If Mario RPG works this time around I'll just be in heaven.
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Many artists' careers are defined by their classic material, but the way in which the ghost of Illmatic haunts Nas is unique. Because while it's generally accepted that the other survivors from hip hop's golden age are years past their best work, remarkably Nas has shown almost no signs of depreciation. In terms of ability at least, his voice is practically unchanged from the one you hear on his 1994 debut, he's still a remarkable lyricist, and at his best, his flow remains pretty much untouchable. Over the past two decades we've seen criticisms of his beat selection, concepts and mainstream ambitions, but it's rare you'll find it argued that his talent on the mic has waned.
It pains me to have started yet another Nas review by mentioning Illmatic, because to reduce his career to that one album is both tiring and unfair. But it's useful to establish that the reason we will him to succeed with every new release is because, as he's sporadically shown, that 21-year-old Queensbridge kid is still within him.
Following his public divorce from Kelis and a $6m run-in with the tax man, Life is Good arrives ironically after a difficult period in Nas's personal life. Yet as is suggested by its title, this is the most comfortable he's sounded in years. Given Nas's history of attention-seeking album concepts, the image of him clutching part of his ex-wife's wedding dress might well have been some awkward display of bitterness, but the record's content finds Nas at peace; delivering honest but considered insights into his private life, New York and his long and fascinating career in hip hop.
The first of the album's big hitters, 'Locomotive', features three excitable verses bouncing off of No I.D.'s vintage, swaggering baseline. It's a song that should delight and tease his critics in equal measure, and he knows it too; the song's intro surely intentionally echoes the rattling train sample from 'The Genesis', while Large Professor lurks in the background without dropping a verse before Nas signs off with a smile – "That's for my trapped in the Nineties ni***s." 'A Queen's Story' and 'Accident Murderers' follow, taking the album from New York's gritty streets to a citywide vista as seen through Scorcese's camera lense. A sweeping string section and a flourish of keys complete the Hollywood picture, while Nas flexes his storytelling muscles. That directorial distance is important for the now 38-year-old rapper, who is able to offer insights his younger self might not have been able to, while not being afraid of being self deprecating either ("I'm pushing 40, she's only 21 / Don't applaud me, I'm exhausted G").
As great as it is hearing Nas construct these compelling narratives though, some of the album's best moments are those drawn candidly from his own family life. The single 'Daughters' for example, is a mature exploration of his flaws as a father, which ends up making interesting comment on gender expectations too: "When he date, he straight, chip off his old papa / when she date, we wait behind the door with a sawed off / 'Cause we think no one is good enough for our daughters." To dig up an old beef, this makes Jay Z's tribute to his then newly-born daughter, 'Glory', seem all the more limp and forgettable.
Back to that album cover, then, and you might be surprised to find Nas in a surprisingly tender and bittersweet mood. His divorce from Kelis is most directly addressed on parting shot 'Bye Baby', as he gives a genuinely touching reappraisal of their relationship. Just as with 'Daughters', this is a subject that is often disastrous territory when it comes to hip hop, but he's not posturing here when he claims to have no regrets over rushing into marriage. Nas has written rhymes about women all throughout his career, but never have I felt such affection as when he raps; "You screaming at the racist cops in Miami was probably the highlight of my life, like hiyo look at my wife – gangsta". That adoration isn't easily faked, and it's refreshing to hear mainstream rap music dealing with family life in non-generic terms.
To pretend that Life is Good is flawless would be misleading, but it's a thoroughly enjoyable return to form. A slight, but unmistakeable mid-album lull is forgivable considering its lofty heights, with only the party-track misfire 'Summer on Smash' and its car horn of a Swizz Beats hook majorly disrupting the album's momentum. At this stage in his career, and following in the footsteps of two records that arguably tripped over their own concepts, it's great to hear Nas sounding focussed once again. Whichever version of him turns up on the next record, let's hope life is still good for Nas, it suits him.
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'Miss Kate Upton' Kate Upton by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia November 2012
Kate Upton is without any doubt one of the most hyped top models out there at the moment. We have shared a fair amount of photo shoots staring the model already, but what makes her stand out of the crowd is really her talent of being able to convince in all kinds of different roles – from the cheerleader from next door to the international top model she is, from GQ covers to this most recent Vogue Italia November 2012 cover, she can do it all and stay real somehow. She models for Skullcandy and dances for Terry Richardson, does a hamburger commercial and yet manages to land on the cover of the most prestigious magazines around the globe.
Today we show you the 'Miss Kate Upton' cover story of Vogue Italia, shot by none other than star photographer Steven Meisel. The title already hints at the more classy and glamourous take this time.
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The Magic 8-Ball helped me decide to go to uni. It helped me decide what to eat as a child, and it's the reason I bought a Jazz drive. It's not infallible. The Onion Answer app is the logical next step in deciding my fate with inanimate objects.
The Onion Magic Answer Ball app from the creators of The Onion returns more adult answers to your queries, though. Ask it a questions and get responses like, "Sadly, yes," "Hell No," "Ask The Internet," "Seek Help," "Now You're Obsessing," "All Signs Point To Me Not Giving A S**t." Plus the app is pre-loaded with daily queries from The Onion staff.
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Once again Gripple, Sheffield's celebrated manufacturer, will appear on primetime television after six of its staff volunteered to take part in a new BBC One documentary presented by Dr Michael Mosley. 'The Truth About Getting Fit' show goes out on Wednesday 31st January at 8.00pm.
The male and female Gripple staff needed to be between 40 and 60 years and not involved currently in any structured fitness activity, other than walking!
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Monday, December 3, 2012
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Happy December everyone! On Friday, I was lucky enpugh to take part in Jenn's Trim the Tree party {as mentioned on Fridays post!} I wanted to share with you what I did incase you missed it! So without further ado...
In January I became a first time parent to a pretty amazingly adorable little man and I am just starting to do all things crafty, DIY and home decor related again. LONG overdue! I am a self proclaimed Christmas nut, however I am sure my family and friends would not bat an eye to nominate me as such. Confession: I listen to Christmas tunes BEFORE Halloween. Yes, that is a fact.
I am so excited to take part in Jenn's Trim the Tree Party! I have known Jenn for a very long time and have been a huge fan of her blog since day one. I love her crafty ways and her fearless outlook on all things DIY. This is actually my very first guest post ever and I just love that it is a Christmas themed feature.
I had been wracking my brain, trying to think of a way to capture some of the sweetest little details about my little man Alexander and make them into a special keepsake for our Christmas tree. I wanted to do a message in a bottle type ornament-something he could he could one day open and read. I wanted a way my hubby and I could express the joy he brings us and document a few milestones in a meaningful way. I had a flash of genius! (ok, maybe a stretch?) I thought about using clear ornament balls (instead of a bottle for our message) and it took off from there. I wanted it to be very simple, sweet and somewhat traditional looking. Here is what I came up with!
- clear glass ornament ball
- glitter paint
- paint brush
- number stencil
- painters tape
- exacto knife
- bakers twine
- vellum paper
- kraft paper
- letter stamp set
- stamp ink in black
- jute string (for hanging)
- type a list of things you wish to document on the computer-I put the year at the top and then listed the sentiments in point form, the print it on vellum paper.
- cut the list it to resemble a long scroll, roll it up and secure it with a piece of bakers twine.
- Next cut a small piece of kraft paper and fold it width wise {to give it more weight} and glue it together with adhesive dots to secure the fold. I used tiny letter stamps to spell out my little mans name on both sides. I also burnished the edges with black ink to give it some visual interest.
- Using a cardboard stencil, trace the number 1 on to painters tape and carefully cut it out with a exacto blade. Then place the painters tape stencil on the glass ball as a custom adhesive stencil. Be sure to press the edges of the painters tape stencil down firmly with your nails to avoid any bleeding of the paint. I did three coats of paint to build up the glitter paint power ;) Let dry and carefully remove stencil. I VERY carefully scored the edges with the exacto knife first.
- Carefully place the tied scroll and name card into the ball.
- Lastly, add some jute string to hang from your tree!
This little ornament is the first of a tradition I plan to keep up each Christmas, recognizing the number of Christmases we celebrate with our Alexander. This year he is actually going to be 11 months old on Christmas day. The number on this ornament is to signify his 1st Christmas :)
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The volatility continues in grains with the largest weekly corn break since coming off the highs in June 2011. The July corn contract dropped 57 cents from last Friday and is now at $5.78 ½. For the week July soybeans dropped 23 cents to close at $13.82 and July wheat down 15 ¼ cents and settled at $6.80.
This week was filled volatility. The poor corn sales on Thursday put extra downside pressure in the July contract. Wednesday's ethanol production was stronger for the 4th week in a row but we had another uptick in stocks as well. The fact that wheat, corn, and soybeans all fell could have been partly due to a rising US Dollar. The Dollar Index gained 1.111 points week-over-week and is at the highest level since September 2010!
Chart: US Dollar Index
Overall a rising dollar can put negative pressure on dollar denominated products like commodities. Crude oil was down again this week for the 4th week in a row on a break from $106.43 as the high in May!
With the negative influence in outside markets we also had massive fund liquidation. From Wednesday May 16th through Tuesday May 22nd, the "managed money" liquidated 57,834 of their shorts in Chicago wheat!!! For anyone who didn't see what July wheat did during this time frame, I have included a chart below where I have highlighted those 5 trading days.
Chart: July Wheat (this is what buying back 57,834 shorts looks like)
The "managed money" also did a number of positions squaring in corn, liquidating 40,005 shorts and 14,650 longs. Take a look at what July corn did in this same time frame.
Chart: July Corn
For soybeans they liquidated some longs and added some shorts to make a net change of -15,781 for that week. Even with a net drop in long contracts they are still holding onto 202,307 net long soybean contracts!! That is over a billion bushels.
The last thing I wanted to mention is weather. I have received a lot of emails about concerns over hot and dry weather. The latest midday report I have received still shows large rain even coming into the Midwest at the middle of next week. With the long weekend they may have been putting some extra premium in this market just in case we see any major changes to this forecast. Monday night's trade will depend highly on the forecast and outside markets as 3 day weekends can see some large moves. We will just have to see what the forecast gives us. Have a great Memorial Day weekend! We will be back in the office on Tuesday morning. Click on the link below for a free 2 week trial of EHedger!
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This draft press statement is under silence procedure until Tuesday, 20 November 2012, at 9 am. Diplomats said that Morocco changed the language as follows:
The following Security Council press statement on the situation in Gaza was read out by Council President Hardeep Singh Puri (India):
The members of the Security Council expressed grave concern at the escalation and steep deterioration of the situation in Gaza and southern Israel and called on the parties to immediately halt all violence.
The members of the Council strongly support the Government of Egypt and others' efforts to work towards a negotiated ceasefire. The members of the Council welcome the mission of the United Nations Secretary General to the region.
The members of the Council called for all parties to address the serious humanitarian and economic needs in Gaza and recalled Resolution 1860 (2009), notably the call for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including of food, fuel and medical treatment.
The members of the Security Council deplored the loss of civilian lives resulting from this escalation and emphasized that the civilian populations must be protected
The members of the Council stressed the urgency of the restoration of calm in full.
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With two weeks to go before $46 billion in cuts to the Pentagon's fiscal 2013 budget take effect, the military's top brass appealed to the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Feb. 12 hearing for a delay or replacement for the budget penalty known as sequestration.
And while Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, acknowledged that he is running out of adjectives to describe the horror of sequestration, the hearing did unearth a couple of new details about its effects on investment accounts and fleet sizes.
For example, Adm. Mark Ferguson, the vice chief of naval operations, told Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that the full force of sequestration over 10 years would reduce the Navy's fleet by two aircraft carrier strike groups and shrink its overall fleet by 50 ships to a total of 220-230.
He told reporters after the hearing that sequestration would also reduce the purchase of E-2 Hawkeye aircraft, P-8 Poseidons and F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
The Air Force foresees its Joint Strike Fighter purchase for fiscal 2013 being cut by one or two aircraft, Gen. Mark Welsh told reporters after the hearing. Plus, its research and development accounts would be slashed, prompting delays to the program.
"We would lose $176 million out of the [research, development technology and engineering] account for the F-35, which affects things like the next version of software upgrades, the development of the block 4 aircraft with the proper software," Welsh says. "All that would be slid."
Funding the Air Force with a continuing resolution that draws on fiscal 2012 funding could cause problems for the service, particularly with programs like the KC-46A tanker, because funding is expected to ramp up in fiscal 2013. Welsh indicated, however, that the Air Force may be able to work around that hurdle in the short run.
"We can probably slip and slide through [fiscal 2013]," Welsh told reporters. "If we get reprogramming authority, we can cover bills for the rest of the fiscal year. But we have to know what the long-term solution is going to be so that on the first of October, all of the sudden we have money to maintain the program over time. That's the key for us and we just don't know those answers yet."
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno said during the hearing that sequestration would cut the Army's combat power by 40% and added that it would delay all 10 of the service's top modernization programs.
Republicans and Democrats have yet to agree on a plan to delay or replace sequestration, although they have begun to trade competing proposals to do so.
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) joined Republicans in calling on President Barack Obama to force congressional leaders to deal with the matter.
The sense from Pentagon officials was an increasing level of gloom and doom about the prospect of cuts, which they contend will cost more money rather than contribute to deficit reduction.
"There was a time when I thought that sequestration wasn't likely," Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told the committee. "I used to say that I was hopeful and optimistic. Then I said I was just hopeful, and now I'm not even hopeful."


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History of the APD
1837 - Railroad surveyor marks future site of Atlanta: settlement originally called Terminus.
1843 - Name of settlement changed to Marthasville (December 23)
1844 - *Antonio (?) named the first marshal of Marthasville
1846 - New name, Atlanta, Written into town charter
1847 - State legislature officially recognizes new name of Atlanta
1853 - First-night police elected (January 28)
1858 - Number of policemen increased to 20
1860 Population of Atlanta: 9,544
1863 Deputy marshal Tim Shivers killed in duel by G. W. "Whit" Anderson; first Atlanta peace officer killed
1864 Burning of Atlanta
1870 Population of Atlanta: 21,879
1872 Officer M.W. Rasbury killed by Penn Bedell; first Atlanta Police Officer killed in the line of duty, March 7, 1872
1873 First board of police commissioners meets and names Thomas Jones as the first chief of police
1874 *Thomas Jones elected to first full term as chief of the newly reorganized police department
1876 *James A. Anderson elected chief (January)
1878 *L.P. Thomas elected chief (April 4). Headquarters moved to a three-story building on S. Pryor St.
1880 *Lovice T. Anderson elected chief(April 14. Population of Atlanta: 37,409
1881 *Arthur B. Connolly elected chief, April 1881
1885 Police board reorganizes detective bureau: 1 captain, 1 sergeant, 8 detectives: Chief Connolly calls for strong measures to juvenile crime
1886 First police wagon purchased
1887 Seal of the City adopted by Atlanta government. The emblem is a part of the Atlanta police Department uniform, worn as a patch on the shoulder.
1889 Eight-hour workday adopted for police
1890 Population of Atlanta: 65,553; police budget surpasses $100,000
1893 Opening of a new headquarters building on Decatur St., March 25, 1893
1896 Detective department reorganized under Sergeant Bradley Slaughter. Bertillon system of identification through skeletal measurements used for first time by detectives
1897 *Chief Connoly dies. W.P. Manley elected chief, August 20. Bicycle squad organized
1900 Population of Atlanta: 89,872
1901 *John W. Ball elected chief (March 30): Chief Ball launches a campaign to prevent cruelty to animals and to rid the city of vagrants: Mary Bohnefeld hired as department's first matron
1904 Juvenile Court and separate juvenile detention facilities established
1905 *Henry Jennings elected chief
1911 *James L. Beavers elected chief ,August 11; police department acquires first motorized vehicles; motorcycles and auto patrol wagons
1912 Chief Beavers attacks organized prostitution and announces plans for vigorous antivice campaigns
1915 *Chief Beavers resigns: William M. Mayo elected chief ,August 3, Chief Mayo establishes first police school of intensive instruction; publication of daily bulletin begins
1917-18 Eleven Atlanta police officers serve in armed forces during WWI
1917 Great Fire destroys 73 blocks, leaves thousands homeless ,May 21. James Beavers reinstated as chief, November 8
1918 Department completely motorized; first two policewomen appointed; Bureau of Identification established
1921 First traffic signal tower installed in downtown Atlanta; department acquired high-powered car for answering emergency calls; telephone exchange installed at police headquarters
1924 Women's Bureau established ,January
1930 Population of Atlanta 270,336
1931 Police radio station begins operations
1932 *Chief Beavers announces retirement; Thurman O. Sturdivant elected chief, April 30
1937 *Chief Sturdivant resigns; Marion A. Hornsby elected chief, February 4
1942-45 One hundred and twenty-nine Atlanta police officers serve in WWII. Two are killed
1947 Chief Hornsby dies ,January 31; Herbert T. Jenkins elected chief, immediately begins vigorous reform campaign, February 2; mandatory retirement of 65 established; Klan-dominated police union abolished; Police Training Academy founded
1947 Detective department organized into specialized squads.
1948 First African-American police officers go on duty on Auburn Ave, April 3
1955 First noticeable crime decrease since WWII, major crimes decline seven percent; Howard Baugh and Ernest Lyons become first African-American police detectives. There are 15 Black officers on the force
1957 First women assigned to regular beats ,August 1
1959 Headquarters at Butler and Decatur streets completes and opened
1960 K-9 Corps begins patrolling, June; action of Chief Jenkins helps prevent violence during student protest march ,May 17; population of Atlanta: 487,455; helicopters used for traffic control
1961 Howard Baugh becomes first African-American superior officer (March 31); massive police effort helps bring about peaceful integration of Atlanta public high schools; APD receives praise from U.S. Civil Rights Commission; Claude E. Mundy Jr.
1961 First African-American officer to be slain in the line of duty
1962 Black officers authorized to arrest Whites engaged in criminal activities; use of one-person patrol cars expanded
1963 Fugitive Squad organized
1964-65 Metropolitan Atlanta Crime Commission thoroughly investigates city's crime problem
1966 African-American officers assigned to regular patrols; crime prevention bureau established; Summerhill Riot ,September 6
1967 Five-day work week established for police officers, April; Chief Jenkins appointed to be President Johnson's National Commission on Civil Disorders ,July
1968 Assassination and funeral ,April 9 of Dr. Martin Luther King
1969 Racial barriers were removed and Black and White officers begun working side-by-side. Numerous charges of police brutality result in change of supervision techniques and personnel in detention area
1970 Population of Atlanta: 487,533
1971 First African-American women officer hired, Linnie Hallmon
1972 *Chief Jenkins retires. Continues in role as head of police force under the title of police commissioner (January 8). John Inman takes office as Atlanta's fifteenth chief of police (March 20). Herbert T. Jenkins named police chief emeritus for life
1974 The City of Atlanta creates a new Department of Public Safety to include the police, fire, corrections, and other functions. A. Reginald Eaves named as First Commissioner of Public Safety
1978 *Lee P. Brown appointed Commissioner of Public Safety, George Napper appointed Director of Police Services
1976-82 Freeze on hiring and promotion due to equal opportunity litigation
1979-82 The Missing and Murdered Children case dominated the city, eventually ending with the arrest and conviction of Wayne Williams
1982 *George Napper appointed Commissioner of Public Safety, Morris G. Redding appointed Chief of Police; First women, Beverly J. Harvard, to hold the rank of deputy chief in a major police department is appointed
1988 Atlanta chosen as site of the Democratic National Convention
1989 Red Dog Unit established ,June
1990 *Department of Public Safety abolished. Individual departments were reinstated for police, fire, and corrections. Eldrin A. Bell appointed Chief of Police
1991 First women in the department to obtain the rank of major, Thetus Knox and Blanche Nichols, are appointed. Atlanta chosen as the host of the 1996 Olympic Games, beginning the largest law enforcement planning effort ever conducted by APD
1994 *Beverly J. Harvard, first African-American women to hold the rank of chief of police of a major city, is appointed ,October. Atlanta chosen as host of the Superbowl
1995 Chief Harvard opens a state-of-the-art citywide 911 communications center with the Atlanta Fire Department, increases initiatives for Community Policing Atlanta; and establishes and expands the juvenile section, domestic violence unit and gangs and guns task force; Atlanta population: 411,204
1996 The Atlanta Police Department developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for an elaborate security mission during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, without sacrificing normal police services to the city and its residents. Atlanta established new standards and a model for other cities in preparing for large events.
1997 The Department implemented a new truancy plan that included the cooperative efforts of APD, Atlanta Public Schools, MARTA, Juvenile Court and the Atlanta Housing Authority.
1997 In an effort to bring citizens closer to APD, the Department was the first Georgia law enforcement agency on the Internet.
1998 The Atlanta Police Department developed and implemented its annual Comprehensive Crime Reduction Plan and implemented a multifaceted Comprehensive Homicide Initiative.
1998 The Atlanta Police Department hosted its first Citizen's Police Academy. The goal was to bring citizens closer to their police department, to educate them in departmental operations and to obtain valuable feedback to improve police operations and enhance community relations.
1999 The Department worked to further improve its technological capabilities by computerizing the investigation function in the Criminal Investigations Division.
1999 Solved the 1975 murder of Atlanta Police Detective Sam Guy.
2000 The Police Athletic League more than doubled youth participation of youth taking advantage of PAL programs throughout the year.
2000 The Bureau of Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire created and implemented an automated tracking system for cash receipts, fines and all transactions involving a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience.
2001 Investigator Sherry Lyons-Williams is shot and killed while executing a narcotics warrant. She is the first female officer to die in the line of duty.
2002 Chief Richard Pennington appointed as the Chief of Police by Mayor Shirley Franklin.
2003 Chief Pennington establishes Command Operating Briefing to Revitalize Atlanta (COBRA). This is the agency's weekly crime statistics meeting.
2003 The Department created the Homeland Security Unit one of the first of its kind in the Nation.
2003 The Atlanta Police Foundation is a non-profit, public/private partnership focused on advancing public safety in Atlanta. In partnership with the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Department and the business community, the APF provides research on policing best practices, strategic direction and resources to help the APD incubate innovation, keep pace with technology, and meet strategic time-sensitive needs that help drive down crime and make Atlanta a safer city.
2004 The Linder Group publishes Fragile Momentum, a comprehensive report on APD detailing problems and recommended solutions.
2004 For the first time in 30 years zone and beat boundaries are revised, increasing city-wide beats from 56 to 66.
2005 The Department earns its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
2005 April 23rd, Officer Mark Anthony Cross was killed in the line of duty while investigating a suspicous vehicle. Officer Cross was the only officer ever to be killed in the Red Dog Unit.
2009 The Atlanta Police Department moved into the state of the art Public Safety headquarters building located at 226 Peachtree Street.
2010 Chief George N. Turner is named Chief of Police by Mayor Kasim Reed.
2010 The department begins an aggressive recruitment campaign to hire officers in collaboration with the Atlanta Police Foundation in an effort to have a 2,000-member sworn force.
2010 The Department creates the Community Oriented Police Section, allowing for veteran police officers to focus on forging proactive crime-fighting partnerships.
2010 The Department received its reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
2010 A new department website is launched with zone-specific, city-wide citizen alert system and launched a new careers website featuring an online application.
2011 The Video Integration Center is opened. The VIC uses state-of-the-art technology to increase the department's "eyes and ears" on the street by integrating public and private video cameras into a network.
2011 The Domestic Violence Squad is created. It is dedicated to tracking domestic offenses; and in particular, deterring repeat offenders.
2011 A comprehensive Beat/Zone Re-Design initiative is implemented; the results allow for better response time through equitable workload distribution.
2011 The Department unveils the Smart911 system. The free system allows residents to create a "household safety profile" with information 911 dispatchers can relay to police, firefighters and EMTs responding to emergencies. This additional information provides first responders with enhanced information to identify a situation and better gauge an appropriate response.
2011 The City of Atlanta creates the Graffiti Task Force charging the APD with enforcing vandalism laws. The task force brings together a number of city agencies and private partners, including the Office of Mayor Kasim Reed, the Office of Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, the Atlanta Police Department, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Public Works and Atlanta Public Schools.
2012 Code enforcement responsibilities for the City of Atlanta are moved to the Atlanta Police Department. Under the authority of the APD, the Code Enforcement Section is able to function with deliberate control in resolving housing code violations and set in motion strategic plans to address quality of life issues, environmental concerns and improved property value by leveraging all available resources.
2012 Atlanta Police Chief George Turner names Officer Kristin Knight as the LGBT liaison to serve the department. Officer Knight replaces Senior Police Officer Patricia Powell, who moved to a new position with the department's Background & Recruitment Unit.
2012 The Governor's Office of Highway Safety awards the Atlanta Police Department a $93,200 grant from its Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic or H.E.A.T. program.
2012 Police Chief George Turner is awarded the Verizon Wireless 2012 HopeLine® Hero Award for his work against domestic violence and his support of victim assistance and survivor resource programs in the Atlanta area. The award was accompanied by a $2,500 Verizon HopeLine grant, given to a non-profit organization dedicated to domestic violence awareness and prevention chosen by Chief Turner.
2012 Senior Police Officer Gail Denise Thomas is the second Atlanta female police officer to be killed in the line of duty. SPO Thomas died on January 24, 2012, after being struck by a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver as she exited her patrol car north of downtown Atlanta. SPO Thomas was a 20-year Atlanta Police Department veteran serving the City of Atlanta as a 911 communications dispatch officer and police officer.
2012 The Department losses two officers in a helicopter crash on November 3, 2012. Officers Richard Halford and Shawn Smiley were members of the Department's Air Unit and were called to assist with a search for a missing 9-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta. Officer Richard Halford served the City of Atlanta for 26 years. At the age of 48, Officer Halford had committed more than half of his life to public safety. Officer Halford served as a pilot with the Air Unit and was also assigned to the Zone 4 precinct, Motors and DUI units. Officer Shawn Smiley had been with the Air Unit since 2012, serving as a tactical flight officer. He previously served in the Department's Zone 2 precinct.
2013 The Atlanta Police Department, for the first time in its history, receives State certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
2013 Atlanta Police and Atlanta Fire and Rescue open a joint Public Safety Facility, Fire Station 28/ Zone Two Mini-Precinct.
2013 The Department re-launches the Hispanic recruitment campaign and creates a PSA to hire more Spanish-speaking officers and 9-1-1 call takers to better serve the Atlanta community.
2013 The United States Department of State honors the outstanding contributions of Atlanta Police Department in advancing U.S. strategic and diplomatic interests through extensive police training and curriculum development assistance in Timor-Leste. In 2011, the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and Atlanta PD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on training, advising, and mentoring international law enforcement personnel. In May 2012, Atlanta deployed two police officers to Timor-Leste for six months each in order to provide extensive curriculum development and police training assistance.
2013 The Department creates the Path Force Unit, a dedicated public safety resource for the Atlanta BeltLine and adjacent parks. This new unit of 15 officers and 3 supervisors is the result of a $1.8 million U.S. Department of Justice COPS grant received in 2012.
2013 The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, unveils a highway memorial sign in honor of Senior Police Officer Gail Denise Thomas. SPO Thomas was struck and killed by a drunk driver on January 24, 2012 when she was responding to a traffic accident at I-75 southbound, near the ramp to I-85 northbound. She had served with APD for more than 25 years. The highway sign is displayed at the interchange of I-75 at exit 251.
2013 The Atlanta Police Department updates patrol cars and adds 70 new Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with the latest in-car electronic technology including high-definition dashboard and rear seat video cameras, full-time digital video and audio recording, automatic download of video clips to a network of distributed video servers, an integrated real-time GPS Field Management System with mapping and wireless "hot spot" capabilities with access to various data sources including our Computer Aided Dispatch System (CADS), our Records Management System (RMS), crime maps, Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC, internet/intranet resources and our latest predictive policing software (Predpol).
2013 - The Department reaches historic staffing level of 2,000 sworn police officers.
2014 The Atlanta Police Department becomes the first law enforcement agency in the nation to use facial recognition software to help identify and capture criminals. The Department tested the software in effort to increase arrests.
2014 The Atlanta Police Department's crime fighting efforts were recognized by the United States Department of Homeland Security. The agency toured the Video Integration Center and commented that the Department is on the leading edge of work in the area of video surveillance.
2014 The Atlanta Police Department hosts first city-wide code enforcement training, introducing more than 100 attendees to property maintenance and residential code. The three-day event also provided information on the legal aspects of code administration.
2014 Atlanta Police Chief George Turner joins Mayor Kasim Reed at the launch of the "Take A Stand" campaign. The initiative is the city's first campaign created to end sexual assaults. Sexual violence such as rapes are often unreported and only a fraction of sexual assault victims request assistance. The "Take A Stand" campaign empowers citizens to discretely notify a friend about potential danger and offers a direct connection to resources such as a safe ride, emergency care and prevention tips from the Atlanta Police Department.
2014 Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner is named to the Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force. Created by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, the group provided advice and immediate solutions on how to respond to weather emergencies.
2014 Deputy Chiefs Cerelyn "C.J." Davis and Erika Shields are named to Women Looking Ahead News Magazine's 100s list of Georgia's Most Powerful and Influential Women. The magazine celebrates the state's most powerful and influential women who are making a difference.
2014 Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner is added to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "The 100 Most Influential Atlantans of 2014" list. The annual list recognizes senior-level professionals that continuously make positive contributions to the City of Atlanta. The Atlanta Business Chronicle is one of the leading sources for business news.
2014 The Atlanta Police Department introduces the Path Force Unit's new electric car. Donated by Georgia Power, the new 2014 Nissan Leaf helps with emergency transportation and is fully equipped with police graphics, emergency lights, speakers and sirens. The Path Force Unit is dedicated to protecting the Beltline and surrounding neighborhoods.
2014 The Atlanta Police Department's Narcotics Unit is featured on National Geographic's hit television show "Drugs Inc." The episode focused on 'Molly,' a powerful form of the drug MDMA. The drug is becoming more dangerous and popular in the Atlanta area. Police Chief George N. Turner expressed praise and called the Narcotics Unit one of the best in the nation for their work in arresting drug dealers and increasing neighborhood safety.
2015 Atlanta Police Chief George Turner is recognized by Christian Science Monitor for building a diversified department. During his tenure as police chief, Turner has helped to move the Department forward with community policing and transformed the reputation of the Department. Under his leadership, overall crime has significantly dropped and the Department has become the largest police force in Georgia.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department's Operations Shield initiative is recognized by Security magazine. Launched in 2007, Operation Shield is an initiative of the Atlanta Police Foundation and the Atlanta Police Department to generate effective communication between the APD and both the public and private sectors. Through the Operation Shield Video Integration Center, officers are able to use software to monitor video feeds from both public and private sector cameras. The video surveillance network system also enables the Department to communicate prior to responding to emergency situations.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department's K-9 Unit competed in the United States Police Canine Association Region 22 Top Dog Awards in Narcotics Detection. The USPCA competition is an annual event that allows officers and their canines to compete in a variety of challenges. APD Officer R. Sperl and his K9 "Arna", a 11 1/2 year old female German Shepard, won the top award.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department debuts a new crime lab facility, equipped with a 50-yard firing range, a marijuana testing lab and a weapons collection room.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department forms a peer support response team to offer one-on-one help to staff. The group provides confidential services and assist employees dealing with job-related and personal problems. The new group follows recommendations from President Barack Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department launches a free mobile app available on both Apple and Android phones. The application helps to keep citizens informed and features emergency alerts, crime maps and statistics, community events, links to social media, news releases and the ability to send anonymous crime tips.
2015 The Atlanta Police Department, the United States Attorney's office, the Fulton County District Attorney's office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and community leaders partner to clean up the English Avenue neighborhood. Suspects identified as heroin dealers are invited to participate in a special program called Drug Market Intervention or DMI. The new program offers job training and other services to drug dealers that pledge to stop selling illegal drugs in the community.
2015 Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner joins faith leaders, elected officials and law enforcement commanders in Washington, D.C. at the White House Community Policing Forum. Chief Turner shared how the Atlanta Police Department partners with the community to improve police relations by providing community programs.
2015 Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner is named the President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police is responsible for training the state's top law enforcement officers and is the largest professional association for law enforcement administrators in Georgia.
2016 The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is one of 15 law enforcement agencies out of 18,000 in the nation to be recognized for implementing the 21st century policing methods. APD obtained a model city designation for our efforts to implement and follow the 59 recommendations set in place by President Barack Obama's Task Force On 21st Century Policing.
2016 The Atlanta Police Department in partnership with The Atlanta Police Foundation, and the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department announced the "Because Every Kid Needs a Hero" Essay Contest.One lucky winner received $100 and the title Chief for a Day.
2016 The City of Atlanta is partnering with General Electric in a $1 million program to train police officers in leadership and culture changes. GE will invest its million dollars in resources and expertise to develop enhanced public safety strategies targeted toward leadership development and culture training throughout the Atlanta Police Department
2016 The Atlanta Police Department deployed Body Worn Cameras.
2016 Chief Erika Shields became the 26th Police Chief for the City of Atlanta. She is the 2nd woman to hold the position. She was sworn in on December 28, 2016.
2017 Awarded National CALEA Accreditation for the fifth consecutive year.


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Whelp, seeing as the Madame Xanadu trade is NOW OUT, I'll be doing some signings! Here's where I'll be the next two Saturdays:
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While we were in Charleston last month we discovered Whisk, a wonderful juice bar just around the corner from the hotel where we were staying. Made with fresh and flash frozen fruit with no added sugar or syrups, their ice-based smoothies were thick, delicious and bursting with flavour. I ordered the Tropical Twister each morning, an explosive combination of pineapple, mango and banana. A great, healthy low fat jump-start to any morning, I was inspired to make my own version of Whisk's tropical smoothie using 'Irresistibles Caribbean Flavour Mixed Fruit,' a mix of individually quick frozen strawberries, peaches and mangoes, in addition to two whole bananas and a little water. The results were outstanding with just 220 calories per serving!
Irresistibles Caribbean Flavour Mixed Fruit
'Whisk' in Charleston
Mango, Peach, Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
Serves 2
1 600g package frozen mango, strawberries and peaches
2 whole bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
Using an upright blender, pour in half of the frozen fruit and one banana and blend until thick and smooth. If the consistency needs to be loosened up, add 1/4 cup of cold water and pulse until the smoothie can be enjoyed with a straw. To serve, pour each serving into a tall glass and garnish with fresh banana.


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Two Weeks/Two Works: Grier Edmundson
By Daniel J Glendening
The final episode of Fourteen30 Contemporary's four-exhibition series, Two Weeks/Two Works, features the work of Grier Edmundson: an oil on canvas diptych, "Hans Blix and Pink Mittens," from 2006, hung on a wall papered with screen printed newsprint, "Optimum Expansion (After Iain and Ingrid)." "Hans Blix and Pink Mittens" is just that: two paintings, one 48″ x 48″ depicting a pair of nearly red gloves on a white ground, hands crossed at the wrist right over left, the other a small 10.5″ x 7.5″ portrait of an aging man, presumably the titular Hans Blix, a Swedish politician. Both works evidence sketchy, rough brushwork which leaves the bulk of the canvas un-painted, but that focuses in on some detail: the rim of Hans' glasses, or the line of his nose. The question of the significance of Blix as a subject is ultimately left unclear—he is a diplomat and politician, who has worked over the course of his life for responsible atomic energy and in 2003 served as a monitor of Iraqi nuclear technologies for the United Nations. This put him, ultimately, at odds with the US and British Governments, who he claimed were greatly exaggerating the threat of nuclear proliferation in Iraq. "Optimum Expansion (After Iain and Ingrid)" is titled (I think, after some cursory research) after Iain and Ingrid Baxter, founders of the 1967-78 Canadian art collective N.E. Thing; visually, the work is kaleidoscopic: an image of branching trees cropped into a diamond and repeated ad infinitum over the surface of the wall, the paper buckling here and there, the seams not quite aligned.
All of these little clues—one would expect them to add up to something, maybe, but they don't—or, at least, whatever that thing is remains invisible. An unfinished painting isn't really unfinished; it simply wants the viewer to think about unfinishedness. And a wallpaper of screen-prints on newsprint isn't really wallpaper; it just wants the viewer to consider the possibility of wallpaper, of wallpaperness. People talk about provisional painting—painting that tosses aside craft and quote-unquote talent in favor of something rougher, cruder or less quote-unquote finished. If there is a provisional painting, and a painting is a body, is there a provisional body: a body that is half-formed or that exists in the interstices, that takes on a split or fragmented life across varied surfaces and spaces? The suggestion of a body and a space is enough to bring that body and space fully formed into the world—it's an idea inscribed on its self. I'd say we're all provisional bodies: we're all forming and reforming all of the time as we experience new stimuli, as our cells age and reform, as we spread personae out over varied social and professional groups, web profiles and identities. We're all becoming, all of the time.


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