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'Planned' carnage: Annapolis shooter 'made threats against paper for years' but no charges pressed
Jarrod Ramos, the suspect in a deadly shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, allegedly made threats against the newspaper for years after it wrote about him in 2011. The newspaper refused to press criminal charges.
Ramos blasted through the glass entrance to the newsroom with a pump-action shotgun on Thursday, opening fire as staff crawled under desks to hide. Police were on the scene within minutes and Ramos was arrested and taken into custody – but not before he succeeded in killing five people.
The shooter "was there to kill as many people as he wanted to" and "looked for his victims," police said in a Friday press conference, adding that Ramos' attack was most likely premeditated.
It appears that Ramos' beef with the gazette was personal, despite the fact that several mainstream media outlets outright suggested that he might have been radicalized against the media by President Donald Trump's rhetoric.
In 2012, Ramos filed a defamation lawsuit against the paper, after it covered his conviction in a criminal harassment case one year previously. Ramos was convicted of harassing a former high school classmate, the Baltimore Sun reported.
Thomas Marquardt, the newspaper's former editor and publisher, was named in Ramos' lawsuit. He told the Sun that after the article was published in 2011, Ramos began making increasingly serious online threats to the paper and its staff.
From a now-suspended Twitter account, Ramos threatened to "make corpses out of corrupt careers and corporate entities." He also said that "it would be nicer" to see the Gazette's staff "cease breathing," and warned them that "journalist hell awaits."
"I was seriously concerned he would threaten us with physical violence," Marquardt told the Sun. "I even told my wife, 'We have to be concerned. This guy could really hurt us.'"
Despite the alleged threats, Marquardt declined to file a restraining order against Ramos in 2013.
According to a local reporter, the woman allegedly stalked by Ramos said that the shooter became "fixated" on her, leading her to change her name and leave the state of Maryland. The woman said that she told police Ramos was a "F**king nut job," and that "he will be your next mass shooter."
Ramos is now facing five counts of first-degree murder for his newsroom rampage, and is being held without bail.
Still grieving, the Gazette put out a newspaper on Friday, with the five victims' pictures below the masthead. The editorial page was left blank, save for a small note saying "Today, we are speechless."
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The attack was condemned by Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, who said that Thursday was "probably the saddest day in Annapolis since I can remember." President Trump also tweeted his sympathies to the victims, and praised the response from law enforcement.
Prior to departing Wisconsin, I was briefed on the shooting at Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Thank you to all of the First Responders who are currently on the scene.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 28, 2018
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Less than a generation ago, Poland and Hungary were in the Soviet Union's orbit and adversaries of the United States. But with the end of the Cold War, these two former Communist countries are now vital allies with the U.S. in the war on terror.
Two officers, Col. Tomasz Smal, professor and dean at the Military University of Land Forces (MULF) in Wroclaw, Poland, and Lt. Balázs Taksás, assistant professor at the National University of Public Service (NUPS) in Budapest, Hungary, are part of a contingent of five officers visiting the University of North Georgia (UNG) this semester to conduct research and serve as guest lecturers, sharing their perspective and knowledge on a range of issues, including cultural differences and political views.
Having served in the Polish army for 28 years, Smal is an expert in the fields of logistics and transportation systems in military and emergency operations and is the author or co-author of more than 180 scientific articles. Previously, he took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was a visiting scholar at the University of Defence in the Czech Republic, the University of Cagliari in Italy and the Military Academy of Armed Forces in Slovakia.
Smal's time at UNG is his first researching and lecturing in the United States. He gives one lecture a week, dividing his talks between the Corps of Cadets, Center for Global Engagement and the Department of Political Science and International Affairs. The rest of his time is spent conducting scientific research in military logistics at the library on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Smal said he was drawn to UNG because of its unique tradition as a military college in a civilian setting and being able to share his experience and knowledge in international policy and affairs.
"It is very important to maintain cooperation between our two countries and my hope is that our relationship is long-lasting and fruitful," he said. "Poland is the gatekeeper between Russia and Western Europe, and we have much to share as to how (Russia) thinks and acts."
Lt. Balázs Taksás, assistant professor at the National University of Public Service (NUPS) in Budapest, Hungary, and an officer in the Hungarian army, is a guest lecturer and researcher in economics at UNG.
Tony Fritchle, associate director at the Center for Global Engagement, said it is important for students, particularly cadets, to be exposed to foreign military education, leadership, perspectives, and cultural awareness to understand the full spectrum of cultural relations and develop relationships with foreign peers.
"All cadets receive cross-cultural training within the classroom and are offered opportunities to deploy to locations around the world for experiential cultural awareness training," Fritchle said. "As a result, cadets will understand how culture, both military and civilian, affects the environment and how they may apply their skills to affect military and governmental outcomes. As part of the Army doctrine, cultural awareness training is embedded into pre-commissioning requirements and education."
Balázs Taksás has served 12 years in the Hungarian army, with expertise in economics. His research at UNG is to support his "Trinity of Defense Industry" theory, stressing technological excellence, economic competition and supply chain security are critical to a nation's defense.
His lectures deal in political and military theories with a post-Cold War era perspective.
"In Europe, it's a different way of doing things, of thinking," Taksás said. "In the United States, there is much experience to be gained, knowledge to be shared. Being here, for me, is a wonderful opportunity, because I feel the more people you meet and learn from, the better a professor and researcher I can be."
Fritchle said UNG plans to offer more opportunities for scholarly exchange in the future. Maj. William O'Neal from UNG's Department of Military Science will serve as a guest lecturer at MULF in March as part of the scholarly exchange program.


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The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
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Sonoma County is one of the most diverse areas in all of California, encompassing 1,576 square miles of rugged coastline, farmland, forests, and mountain ranges. While it's only natural to want to plan a Sonoma County vacation entirely around wine tasting — after all, there are 18 distinct growing regions and over 400 wineries within its borders — we'd suggest branching out a little. From soaring above the vineyards in an air balloon to kayaking along the Russian River, here are eleven unique ways to experience all that Sonoma can offer.
Zipline in Wine Country by Way of Sonoma Zipline Adventures
Located 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa, Sonoma Zipline Adventures is a guided eco-adventure that includes zip lines and sky bridges. Based on your level of confidence (there's both a classic and a challenging course), the canopy tour is available rain or shine, offering the chance to fly through Redwood forests via numerous ziplines before rappelling back to the forest floor. Whether you're looking for a dose of adrenaline or just a fun, lighthearted activity, Sonoma Zipline Adventures is a great way to experience a different side of Wine Country.
6250 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, CA 95465, (888) 493-7868
Sample Local Goods at the Santa Rosa Farmers Market
Besides world-class wine, Sonoma is known for its long list of destination-worthy, farm-to-table restaurants. The Santa Rosa Certified Farmers Market, held every Wednesday and Saturday, is a fun way to meet the farmers behind Sonoma's culinary scene. Here, you'll find fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey, meat, bread, and flowers — almost all exclusively grown, harvested, or raised in the area — and sample local goods while talking with the people who produced them. Whether you pick up items to cook a feast at home or just peruse the vendors, the Santa Rosa Farmers Market helps put the term "farm-to-table" into perspective.
50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 522-8629
See a World-Class Performance at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Founded in 1981, the community supported Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is the area's premier arts and events center, offering a wide variety of world-class performances and community events meant to entertain and enrich both children and adults. From music, dance, and theater performances to comedy, speaker events, educational programs, and family shows, there's truly something for everyone. For added convenience, onsite parking is included with your ticket.
50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 546-3600
Take a Cooking Class with Relish Culinary Adventures
Based in Healdsburg in a state-of-the-art cooking center, Relish Culinary Adventures presents food lovers with a unique way to experience the bounty of Sonoma County. From cooking classes and private cooking parties to cheesemaking workshops and foraging expeditions, Relish hosts a variety of activities that help bring people together in the kitchen. All their events also feature locally-sourced ingredients and artisan products from Sonoma, so you'll leave feeling like you got a real taste of Sonoma County.
14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 431-9999
Enjoy Stunning Views From Above with Up & Away Ballooning
When dreaming of Wine Country, if visions of romantic balloon rides above the vineyards at sunrise come to mind, then Up & Away Ballooning is for you. Offering unprecedented views of the Russian River, redwood forests, and some of California's most picturesque vineyards, a hot air balloon ride with Up & Away is one incredible way to start your day. On a clear day, you can even see the skyline of San Francisco roughly 60 miles away. Afterwards, enjoy farm-to-table breakfast fare and a mimosa at The SHED in Healdsburg, toasting to what will surely be an experience of a lifetime.
2200 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 836-0171
Explore Sonoma by Bike with Sonoma Valley Bike Tours
Ever had dreams of exploring wine country by bike? Sonoma Valley Bike Tours is your answer, providing a fun way to discover local wineries on two wheels. Led by a local tour guide, this casual bike tour will find you pedaling along scenic country roads at a leisurely pace, surrounded by the beauty of Sonoma Wine Country as you stop to taste wine. Both full and half-day tours are offered and, since no two routes and winery visits are the same, you'll know you're getting a one-of-a-kind experience.
1254 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 996-2453
Experience Exotic Wildlife at Safari West
Enjoy a safari adventure in the heart of Wine Country at the 400-acre wildlife sanctuary, Safari West, where you can view giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, cheetahs, and more — all without a plane ride to Africa. Home to over 800 exotic animals of nearly 90 different species, Safari West offers a one-of-a-kind safari experience set against a backdrop of the Mayacamas Mountains.
3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, (707) 579-2551
Savor Farm-to-Table Fare with Gourmet Food and Wine Tours
The family-owned and operated Gourmet Food and Wine Tours was started in 2014 by Bay Area native Renee ReBell, who developed the tour around her favorite things: food, wine, and Sonoma! Stroll around the historic Sonoma Plaza for this progressive restaurant experience that features four farm-to-table courses at top restaurants, paired with local wine and chocolate — all with a dash of history and entertaining stories peppered in. Find all the flavor with WineCountry Experiences.
Sonoma, CA, (415) 996-3663
Pedal and Paddle on the Russian River with Getaway Adventures
What better way to explore the Russian River than by paddling, pedaling, and tasting your way around? Outdoor enthusiast Randy Johnson started Getaway Adventures in 1991, offering various cycling, kayaking, hiking, and van tours to wineries and breweries around the North Bay. With the "Taste, Paddle, and Pedal Sonoma Tour," you'll bike alongside lush forests as you stop to visit boutique wineries, indulge in a wine country picnic, then set out for a leisurely kayak tour of the Russian River. It all makes for both an active and relaxing afternoon tasting great wine and soaking in the beauty of the area. Book your river adventure with WineCountry Experiences.
2228 Northpoint Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, (800) 499-2453
Tour Wineries by Trolley with Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley
Who needs a limo when you can go wine tasting by way of an open-air trolley reminiscent of San Francisco's famed cable cars? Hop aboard the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley for a fun and casual six-hour tour that takes you through Sonoma with stops for tastings at four different wineries. Along the way, enjoy insights into the local history from the onboard tour guide, plenty of bottled water to hydrate between tastings, and a delicious catered lunch by Sonoma's famed The Girl & The Fig restaurant.
20707 8th Street E, Suite B, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-2600
Hike Amongst the Redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Just a short drive from the town of Guerneville is Armstrong Redwoods, a state reserve that offers hiking trails and camping sites amongst the majestic redwood trees. Most of the trees are over 500 years old, the largest and oldest of which is 1,400 years old and stands 310 feet tall. Needless to say, it's a stunning sight that will leave you in awe of the grandeur of Mother Earth.
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The Perfect Size for Storing Fat Quarters!
This simple basket is a great storage solution around the home. Choose fabrics you love or that match a room's decor and in no time you'll have handy baskets to contain some of that clutter.
The basket is perfectly sized for fat quarters, and would look great on a shelf in your sewing room. Make several and use them for scraps, yarn, patterns … just about anything you need to organize.
They're also great for gifts. Fill a basket with a combo of items the recipient will love. Think baby items for a mom-to-be, coffee samples and such for a coffee lover, and so on. They'd also make charming Easter baskets.
If you can sew a straight seam you can make these super simple baskets by designer Hearts and Bees.
And, yes. You really can finish a basket in an hour.
The basket is so popular that you'll find many creative examples for customizing it. Many quilters piece the body of the basket or add a block on the side to dress it up. Of course, it will take longer to make but in the end you'll have a wonderful basket that is uniquely yours.
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Basket by Jennifer from Dizzy Quilter.
Anorina from Samelia's Mum made this pretty version. Learn more here.
This version was made by Niki Estes of Happy Crafter's Cottage. Learn how here.
Basket by Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
This one is by Ros of Sew Delicious.
This pretty variation is by Sharon of Lilabelle Lane Creations.
Sharon of Lilabelle Lane Creations also made this beautiful version.
Basket from Said With Love. Click here to learn how they're being used to organize and store fabric.
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Images I shoot for universities, schools and non-profit groups tend to be less staged than the equivalent type corporate shot. I'm usually given loose guidelines as to what my client wants to portray in their images, then asked to find a way to tell that story. The shots range from campus buildings, to classroom interaction, to leadership portraits.
Some schools get a blanket permission slip for kids to appear in promotional photographs; others select a few students whom they have permission for, and I then choose which students work best for the story we're telling in each shot.
This image was used in a website and for fundraising materials for a non-profit girls refugee school.
The school systems that have support the arts programs always want to include them in their school literature, as was the case for the City Schools of Decatur.
Beyond shooting the band room, I also shot an art class, an art display, and the culinary school.
Here is a very stylized portrait of an elementary school principal in the Decatur school system.
Decatur likes to play up its small neighborhood schools. To show off that aspect, I proposed shooting each of the principals in front of their respective schools.
I scouted each school in advance to find the most attractive angle and to know when to find the nicest light. This particular school faced due north, so the sun was always directly behind it – not the most ideal. The final image involved combing several different exposures to capture details in the sky, the building façade, and the best facial expression.
Two examples of classroom shots – one from a middle school science class, the other from an early learning center.
When I photograph classrooms, I look for elements that draw your eye around the room. There should be a main focal point, but then something going on behind that to give the images depth. Teacher interaction is always one of the key elements, but then I look to use the assistant teachers (when they have them) in the background – as seen in the preschool shot.
This high school recently completed a new wing, which was far more attractive than the 1960's spaceship structure over the main entrance. There was one other area that would have represented the school building well, but I chose this angle to show the relationship of the school to the town center, by including the office buildings in the background.
Here's the cover for the latest City Schools of Decatur system brochure. A new 4th and 5th grade school had just been built on the site where a decommissioned school once stood, so it was our site for a gathering of students from one of the classes.
The shot of these 3 friends was taken to show student camaraderie at the school campus.
Happy students and a safe, friendly environment are always part of my shot list.
Each School in the Decatur system had a different morning ritual involving the entire school at least once each week. Each classroom also had their own morning ritual to help center the students on being in school, but also to connect the students to each other. Here the school day started with a circle where each student greeted the person next to them in whatever manner they were comfortable with. To get the overall effect, I combined the greetings from 3 different images into my final shot.


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Not as much today, but not a bad amount all the same. I'm all geared up and excited for Deathly Hallows Part 2 coming out this Friday, and have my midnight tickets all lined up to prove it! Snape apparently wore himself out creating their new minions, and Lucius makes a suggestion that has Severus seething in rage. Sure, he didn't like to be reminded of that energy source, but it's either that or a failed mission. And who wants to see Voldie angry, am I right?
Lucius also takes a time-out to reflect on how naive he thinks Severus is. Ironic, isn't it? And he speculates at what madness drove him to beg Voldemort for Lily's life. In Lucius' opinion, that was the biggest mistake he could ever make.
Summary: The time is before the Prophecy, and a young Lucius Malfoy is sent to explore the disappearance of a Death Eater family. When he comes across their bodies, he calls on Severus to assist him. Together they have to figure out the mystery behind the murder, and deal with the revelation of the Prophecy – and how Lucius and Narcissa's son might be involved.
Project: As the Seventh Month Dies
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Deadline: September 1, 2011
New words written: 1,427
Present total word count: 23,942
Total Word Count for 2011: 55,985
I know my lunchtime writing tomorrow will be filled with more social pursuits, but I definitely plan to get some writing done in the evening. Just need to buckle down and get my word count out. I think once I get these two up off the graveyard floor (so to speak) it'll get easier. They're just having a damn good time feeling sorry for themselves at the moment.


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For months, he'd been sneaking into customers' homes at dawn, disrupting their slumber with offers of cholesterol-rich breakfast items.
"People were definitely creeped out," an LAPD spokesman said. "But there wasn't much we could do besides tell them to get a restraining order."
Then, three months ago, the frozen-faced mascot apparently snapped, leaving a trail of bodies, blood and curly fries. Police were baffled at first crime scene tests indicated the killer's DNA consisted solely of polystyrene resins and Thousand Island dressing.
It wasn't until the King's girlfriend was reported missing last week that detectives pieced things together. Early this morning, they captured his royal highness casing a house in Canoga Park.
So far, the King has been linked to 38 homicides, the biggest mascot death toll since the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Massacre of 1984.
The arrest comes amid a burgeoning mascot crime wave. In May, an unfed Del Taco Beast allegedly assaulted two men in Boyle Heights. And, in January, Sit 'n Sleep spokesman Irwin was charged with fatally stabbing business partner Larry Miller. At trial, Irwin pleaded self-defense. "I kept telling him, 'You're killing me, Larry,' But he wouldn't stop. I had no choice."
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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Clinical Robotics Surgery Association it is my great pleasure to extend an invitation to the 3rd annual World Wide Congress on Clinical Robotics and Surgical Innovation to be held in Houston, Texas on November 3-5, 2011.
CRSA has continued to grow over the past year with increasing membership and interest in the society.
We are overwhelmed as in the past year we have attracted a growing number of surgeons who have chosen CRSA as their source of reference for general robotic surgery.
Your response has been amazing and we are happy to have filled that need of having a point of reference in the medical community.
CRSA has continued to evolve as the leader in general robotic surgery.
The 2011 Congress has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest technological developments in robotic surgery as well as other innovative platforms with in general surgery and its associated specialties. We are excited to host a highly collaborative welcome dinner showcasing key industry leaders and their new technologies. This is sure to create great excitement and interaction leading into the main scientific sessions. The congress will once again offer many live surgery experiences to educate in current techniques of robotic procedures. We will also have multiple panel discussions reviewing outcomes and experiences from international colleagues.
We welcome you to take an active part in the scientific program, which will be presented during the congress. This meeting will offer a high quality scientific program of interest to surgeons, residents and fellows, as well as allied health professionals. Papers will be presented in the form of plenary sessions, videos and posters and will include an excellent scientific material carefully selected by the Scientific Abstract Review committee.
We look forward to having you in Houston, as we are planning a special social event with a truly Texan experience. Please be sure to pack your boots, and we will see you in November.
Yours sincerely,
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Program Highlights
Surgical Innovations Dinner: Latest robotic-related technologies and innovations presented by the medical device companies
Single Port Symposium: Discussions on latest single port techniques and applications
Colon and Rectal Robotic Surgery: FULL DAY focused on robotic colon and rectal surgery, including Live Surgery
Bariatric Robotic Surgery: FULL DAY focused on Bariatric Surgery, including Live or Virtual surgery transmission
Complex Robotic Case Management: Dr. Pier Giulianotti to chair a session, regarding complex robotic surgery case management
Simulation Rodeo: Virtual Reality Robotic Surgery Simulation Competition
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But few have had the impact that the groups on this list have. These warriors have been on the front lines of the War on Drugs for decades and represent a major section of cannabis culture. They are also the ones who are fighting to keep other responsible stoners out of jail.
Standing for 'National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws', NORML was founded in 1970. Possibly the most well known of the list, NORML has spent decades influencing public policy and debate in the U.S. They vehemently oppose prohibition and want to end the War on Drugs.
This American-based organization has chapters spread across the country. But the last few years have seen a steady increase in the international representation of this organization. International chapters can be found across the globe from Canada to Spain or South Africa. And don't forget the Norway chapter either because they fight as hard as any.
NORML has a simple mission. They want to move public opinion and policy to repeal the prohibition of marijuana so responsible adult users are no longer subject to penalty. They have been key members of the fight to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in every state it is legal in. They have earned their reputation over time and through many political climates.
The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is another longstanding organization. Established in 1995 and specializing in influencing legislation through lobbying, the MPP runs many ballot initiative campaigns. They also lobby Congress to reduce the budget of the White House Drug Czar and other reforms through a coalition of supportive individuals and organizations.
The MPP feels that the greatest harm of marijuana is the prison time some users face for consuming it. So their focus is on reducing the criminal penalties for marijuana use and production. But the MPP doesn't believe cannabis should be a free-for-all.
They advocate for regulating marijuana like alcohol. In addition they feel people shouldn't drive while high or be high in public except for designated areas. Their efforts have helped many skeptics come around to the idea of reducing marijuana penalties with their widespread media coverage.
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is a U.S. organization that has been around since 2000. The DPA is active in the legislative process and wants to end the War on Drugs. They fight to roll back, block, and otherwise hamper the passing and implementation of non-sensible drug policy.
They fight for a day when people are no longer punished for what they put into their own bodies. Until that day, they work to ensure the use and regulation of drugs are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. And they dream of what it would be like to live in a world where the fears, prejudices and prohibitions of today are no more.
LEAP is short for 'Law Enforcement Against Prohibition' and has been operational since 2002. This international organization of criminal justice professionals are working to end the War on Drugs. LEAP members were or are on the front lines, working hand-in-hand with other activists and hippies to repeal prohibition and replace it with a tight system of legalized regulation.
LEAP is trying to educate the public, the media, and the policy makers about the failboat of a drug policy we have. They also want to restore the public's respect for police officers because they understand how tarnished their reputations are at the moment around marijuana enforcement.
This organization is named the 'European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies' or ENCOD. This European organization was established in 1993 and is made up of European citizens. They believe that drug prohibition is immoral and insane policy.
This pan-European network spans 140 NGO's and hosts a number of individual experts involved in drug policy issues. ENCOD wants to increase transparency and democracy in regulation and a sensible drug policy. They see this as the only effective way to deal with drug-related problems.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is an international student network founded in 1998. They are concerned with the consequences of the War on Drugs on society. The SSDP encourages young people to participate in the political process to help push sensible drug policies.
The SSDP brings people together to have honest conversations about drugs and drug policy. They have had success spreading their message of empowerment domestically and on the international stage. They have organized meetings and held discussions at hundreds of campuses across the globe over the last few decades.
U.S.-based Common Sense for Drug Policy (CSDP) is an organization dedicated to reforming drug laws. The CSDP tackles more than just marijuana prohibition. As a leader in the fight against the opioid epidemic, they focus heavily on harm-reducing measures.
The CSDP advocates for the regulation of marijuana like alcohol and supports legislation that reduces harm to communities. This includes supporting syringe exchanges and other public health measures to restrict the spread of drug abuse related disease. The people at the CSDP understand that there is more to addiction and abuse than meets the eye.
Calling for an end to drug prohibition since 1993, Stop the Drug War wants to replace the current system. Their main goal is raising awareness about the consequences of drug prohibition. They accomplish this primarily though publishing newsletters, articles on their website, writing articles for newspapers and organizing drug reform conferences.
Stop the Drug War has had success across the globe and organizes on an international level. And starting in 1997, they started keeping track of the War on Drugs through their own 'Drug War Chronicle'. The active reporters and organizers provide a much needed service to the community by documenting the fight and helping keep us engaged.
Started in 1995 and operating mostly online, DrugSense works behind the scenes to keep the reform community and the public engaged in their collective mission: ending drug prohibition.
DrugSense has created the Media Awareness Project (MAPinc) to document the War on Drugs. They attempt to achieve this through a drug news archive and online network dedicated to informing the public and promoting balanced media coverage. Their vast archive is a priceless resource for many cannabis activists.
Short for Hungarian Civil Liberties Union, the HCLU has stood since 1994. During their founding, they have been a leading NGO in drug policy reform advocacy in Hungary. The HCLU assists harm reduction service providers, arrange conferences, provide legal aid and otherwise engage in advocating for more sensitive drug policies.
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Soul Train guest host Richard Pryor pushes Tessa to the limit, George presents Don with a tough business decision, and Gerald puts everything on the line to track down Ruby.
Don rushes back home to Chicago after his son, Raymond, alerts him to an altercation with the neighbor; Ruby looks to get revenge on Don and Gerald.
Simone steps up as JT attempts to get custody of his sister, Ruby uses her connections to impress Don, and Gerald and Don's loyalty to each other is tested.
Don confronts Flo about moonlighting for his competition, while the Godfather of Soul puts Soul Train on pause to reclaim his poached musicians. JT and Simone finally reconnect.
A British performer breaks new ground on Soul Train while another guest's antics run amuck on the set. Tessa tries her hand at producing the show and Gerald's secrets are uncovered.
Don looks to salvage a performance with The Pointer Sisters despite June flying off the rails after an altercation with her paramour.
Don struggles to get the respect from popular advertisers despite the popularity of his show; after her return home to Los Angeles, Simone looks to rekindle her relationship with JT.
While Soul Train has grown in popularity. Don deal with the stress of success. Meanwhile, Gerald is extorted by a former accomplice who now works for the Mob, Ruby.
As Encore achieves its greatest success, opening for Ike and Tina Turner at Guys & Dolls, Simone, Kendall and JT must reconcile their own lives before committing to the group; Don secures a second season for 'Soul Train.'
In 1968, Don takes one step toward his dreams while dealing with his father's failing health; an estranged uncle with a dark agenda threatens the Clarkes' security; the Tuckers put the move to Oklahoma on hold so JT can pursue music.
When Dick Clark debuts a rival show, Don enlists the help of a renowned activist to take him down; JT makes a deal with the Crips in order to protect his family; Tessa auditions for a dance troupe and has a run-in with her past.
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Synchrony Bank has the following security questions when setting up an account. They look well thought out, at least. The only problem? All of the answers are required to be 6 characters or longer. There are plenty of proper names or other valid answers that don't meet that requirement.
2 of the answers I can readily recall from this list don't meet the requirement. Half of them I don't have an answer for, and at least one of the answers is public information.
This one is bad… seven of my answers here are 3-5 characters, two don't have an answer for me.
Again, 4 out of 10 are 4-5 characters, 1 doesn't have an answer, and 1 of them I wouldn't spell the same way twice. Also: Ford? Dodge? Kia? Honda? Lexus? GMC? AMC?
Beyond all this, programmers need to read Falsehoods Programmers Believe About Names. …and anyone answering security questions just needs to store the answers to the security passwords as yet another generated password using something like https://1password.com/ (although I had to limit the symbols that my own password manager would use to generate because slashes weren't allowed.)
Addition nuisance:
I *just* registered in this same exact tab 20 minutes ago.


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Outside of creative agency Tiny Hero's Burbank studios, a shiny Airstream trailer sits next to a red golf cart that regularly shuffles staff to the Disney lot. Dogs play in the grass as co-workers share a bite or a beer while chatting about their latest projects.
Inside, eclectic decor and secret passages such as a full gym hiding behind a bookcase gives Tiny Hero's campus a unique vibe that speaks to the company's culture.
"We try to create an atmosphere that makes our team want to be a Tiny Hero, everyday," said Tiny Hero President Ron Beck.
With just under 40 employees, Tiny Hero has been making a splash in the entertainment marketing award scene.
The agency has earned recognition from Promax for its work with such clients as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Lionsgate and MGM. It was nominated for four North American Promax Awards, including a nomination for Out-Of-House Program Promo for the below Ted Lasso spot 'Complete the Team' with Apple TV+.
Another highlight includes the agency's spot (show below) for Amazon Prime Video's A League of Their Own. Cut to Stevie Nick's iconic song "Edge of Seventeen," it was recently selected as a Promax Hot Spot.
READ MORE: Prime Video Offers Sneak Peek of 'A League of Their Own'
Tiny Hero also teamed with Apple TV Plus to launch the series WeCrashed, starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.
"We've had opportunities for rapid growth, but our priorities are our staff's quality of life and making our clients feel like we're part of their internal teams," Beck said.
Kerianne Lentz, Tiny Hero's senior vice president of creative, agrees that the company's culture has contributed to its achievements.
"It's about keeping humanity in your leadership and focusing on your talent and the urge never to stop innovating," she said. "It's also about making sure you are making your client's life easier by being a great creative partner."
Tiny Hero's trailer for MGM's How It Ends showcases the results of this philosophy.
Tiny Hero University
One of the key ways Tiny Hero attracts talent is through Tiny Hero University, a paid apprenticeship program that pulls from a pool of global, diverse applicants.
Accepted students learn from the agency's constantly evolving proprietary curriculum, which is geared toward those who love to edit but don't have professional experience.
"Traditionally, young editors may spend years working their way up the ladder through technical jobs," said Beck. "At Tiny, we believe that individuals who demonstrate the innate talent to become creative editors should be trained as quickly as possible. Get them off the bench and in the game."
When apprentices graduate, Tiny Hero either hires them or helps them find a job. As a result, approximately 80 percent of the agency's editors started in the program, including Creative Director Adam Cooper.
"What makes it work is having leadership and a staff that love to mentor and support young talent," Cooper said.
Never Stop Learning
One of the cornerstones of Tiny Hero is that its team is encouraged to never stop learning and to look for inspiration in unexpected places.
"If you're not inspired, you're dying," said Beck.
The company's leaders strive to create an environment where employees are not afraid to show partial ideas or ask for help. To that end, Tiny Hero has a company-wide email thread to regularly share industry news and developments, ensuring its team is exposed to fresh concepts and staying on top of cutting-edge trends.
"The goal is to create a safe place to experiment creatively," said Lentz. "Our job is to find the magic in an idea, while supporting them to take it to the next level."
The Tiny Awards
With encouragement to color outside the lines, Tiny Hero makes a point to celebrate some of the team's most innovative work that never goes to air.
"If someone makes something genuinely innovative, it needs to be honored, not buried," said Cooper.
To that end, each year Tiny Hero holds a fun but formal internal awards show, known as The Tinys, that recognizes exceptional projects. The entire staff nominates and votes on the submissions and then gathers for a celebratory night to reveal and honor the winners.
All of that contributes to a culture that rewards and celebrates innovation and encourages risk-taking, which leads to consistently excellent work.
"Find people with innate talent and a patient mentality," Beck said. "They won't need a boss, just a mentor. Teach them and get out of their way."
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Most weekends I head out of London to somewhere in the surrounding countryside to go for a run.
Courtesy of an OS Maps digital subscription and too much time spent plotting (and replotting) routes I've managed to create a few really nice routes.
I thought I'd start to share the better ones that I concoct because I've found it's difficult to easily find trail running routes in particular.
Most of the routes were run pretty early in the morning (I normally try and leave the house before 7am) so, whilst they were quiet when I ran them I can't promise that'll be the case at a more normal time of day.
Some of them also require a car to get to, although that's still a new thing for me in London so quite a lot start and finish at a train station as well.
Anyway, enough preamble. I ran this first route whilst the UK was still very much still partially in lockdown which was at least partly responsible for how quiet it was.
Start/finishe: a (small, free) National Trust car park near Coldrum long barrow. If you wanted to get the train you could go to Cuxton and join the route from there without too much hassle or additional distance
Distance: 20km (ish)
Ascent/Descent: 428m
Highest point: 198m
Lowest point: 23m
I hadn't chosen the starting point for any particular reason other than it was a conveniently located car park, I hadn't clocked that it was nominally a visitors' car park for Coldrum long barrow.
Not that this would've meant anything to me (you can read lots more about it on the National Trust's website).
But as I parked, early on a sunny Sunday morning at the end of May I spotted the signs and figured I'd take the (minuscule) detour to have a look at the long barrow.
I didn't really know what to expect, from the track it didn't look like much; a grassy bank, with a sign pointing out a partially overgrown footpath which disappeared around the side of the bank.
I stopped to read the sign, which told me, among other things, that the long barrow was the resting place of at least 22 neolithic people, was reckoned to be at least 5,000 years old (possibly even older) and that it bore a resemblance to other even older tombs found in northern Denmark.
I'm sure all of this was on my mind as I walked up the footpath, around and up onto the top of what was left of the long barrow.
The view stretched away down the valley in the early morning sunshine and some bells tinkled in the branches of a nearby oak tree (when I looked more closely I noticed loads of ribbons, bells and other things had been tied in the branches of the tree).
Apart from that it was totally silent, and completely peaceful.
I can't quite accurately describe just how profoundly calm it felt.
I don't really know how long I was stood there, soaking in the silence, maybe no more than 10 minutes, but it was wonderful.
From there I started the route properly, heading uphill up the Wealdway (a well-signposted, clearly marked trail).
Along a path where the trees met and formed a canopy overhead (the shade was very welcome even this early in the morning).
All throughout this first uphill section the quietness was the thing that I kept noticing. Not the near total silence that I'd experienced at the long barrow, there was by now plenty of insect and bird noise, but the total lack of any sort of 'people sounds'. It was great.
Anyway, the uphill was pretty steep but didn't last too long and soon I reached the top of the ridge.
From there it was an easy jog, downhill through a mix of woodland and along the edge of corn fields.
At points it felt like I was in another country, it definitely didn't feel like the UK, just a few miles from the M20.
The 'not UK' vibes were probably strengthened by the vineyards that I found myself running through. Peppered with loads of field poppies and other wildflowers it was an absolutely beautiful landscape to find myself running through.
The first half of the route follows the Wealdway, however at about 10km (at Luddesdown) the route departs to head east to join up with the North Downs Way.
This 'joining' section has the only real bit of 'on road' running, the lane was very very quiet (there were 2 cars when I did it) but do pay attention and make sure any vehicles have a chance of seeing you.
When you rejoin the North Downs Way the route starts to head uphill again, and keep an eye out for the mountain bikers who share the trail (the day I was running they mostly seemed to be heading the opposite direction to me so were easy to spot).
The North Downs Way is wide, well signposted and well maintained. As a result the surroundings were a bit less interesting than they had been for the first half of the route, but there were still plenty of beautiful woodlands and wildflower meadows to enjoy.
Towards the end, the North Downs Way briefly merges with the Pilgrim's Way (the historic route taken by pilgrim's from Winchester to Canterbury) and its a straight shot back to the car park at Coldrum.
I took my customary tumble (you'll hear lots more about these) on this final stretch and got back to the car slightly bloody and very dusty but beaming from ear to ear. It is an absolutely beautiful route, run in beautiful weather, I think I encountered fewer than 20 people all morning which is a good thing in my book.
There are a couple of pubs en route but nothing in the way of shops or toilets so bear that in mind.
Anyway, highly recommended.


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Smitty is 13-year-old kid who is the narrator of the short story, "The Summer of the Homerun." https://www.smashwords.com/books/.
He is also the lead character in a work in progress so far called "Three Rivers."
Smitty's best friend is Danny, a kid from a troubled home, and his girlfriend is the fabulous Katina, piano virtuoso, who is in Paris for a year.
This is a letter he wrote her for Christmas.
Hey, Katina.
With Christmas coming up and you in France and all, I was thinking about you.
And, you know, missing you.
I remember last year how your grandmother had a little party for us and she gave me gloves so my hands wouldn't freeze when I was delivering the paper, which I really needed. And you played the piano for me, a mini-concert, which was so special. I love watching you play. You and me can barely talk to one another, although we hold hands when we walk, sometimes we can't say what we want.
So you say it when you play the piano, and I write stuff down, even though it doesn't make much sense. You smile, and maybe that's all you need to do.
But this year, you're gone, and so's Danny, so it's just me.
I want to get in the holiday spirit, but it's been hard, and not just because you're not here.
It's just, I don't know, something's not right.
The school had its Christmas concert, but the music sounded hollow. The downtown is decked out in wreaths and colored lights and Santas and reindeer. But it all looks old and used.
I'll bet Paris is beautiful. I've seen the pictures, the City of Lights.
But Three Rivers is dull, recycled. Feels empty.
So I thought that maybe I was growing out of the little kid idea of Christmas, you know, a pile of gifts, waking up at six in the morning and having hot chocolate, and then maybe football in the snow or a snow ball fight in the street.
So – and I wished you had been here to come with me – I went walking around town and talked to people. It would have been so much more special if you had been here. But I told them about you anyway, how your hands fly over the keys and your head and hair are bobbing all over the place and how you, and me, get lost in the sounds.
They all smiled and told me how lucky I was and I told them they didn't know the half of it.
And I told them about Danny and how we had been palling around since we were little kids, but that he and his Mom and gone out of town for a while and left his drunk old Dad at the house, which is probably a wreck by now.
And know what? They asked if they could help. They didn't know Danny or his Mom at all, but they wanted to help.
And it wasn't like these people were rich or doctors or ministers or anything. Just regular people.
I met one man at the cemetery. He was clearing branches and stuff from the graves of soldiers. He had a few wreaths and leaned them on a few gravestones. Friends, he said. Guys he served with. One was his son. Killed in Vietnam when he was nineteen. That was before I was born. I help him clean off the graves and stood silent with him over each one.
I wish you could have seen it. The place was so quiet and his face was so sad. And it seemed like half his life was in that cemetery.
He said thanks.
Then I stopped at the old diner. The cook there said he kept the place open late around the holidays to give the cops and a few homeless guys a place to get out of the cold. He had coffee on and a big pot of soup that he gave out with some really good bread. A couple dozen people came in and he asked them all how they were doing. He said that sometimes he'd try to keep a homeless person in the place because they seemed sick. Sometimes they'd stay, but mostly, he said they would wander off, with a cup of soup and extra bread in their pockets. He'd tell the cops to watch for them.
I asked the cook if it made him happy to help out, and he said, it wasn't about being happy, just helping. He'd been there, he said.
So I talked to lots of others – nurses, gas station attendants, garbage men, a few of the homeless guys, store clerks, truck drivers — and they all said they were OK, as if saying they weren't OK was admitting to a crime.
But, Katina, they weren't OK. They were all sort of sad and lonely, but they could not admit it.
Still, they did what they could and I suppose the world was better for it.
I think they all feel the way I felt after the last time I saw you, before you left for Paris.
I remember how we hugged.
You threw your arms around my neck and I held your waist, and we held on to each other for maybe three minutes, and even as I loosened my grip a little, you tightened yours, and we hugged even longer, standing there in silence.
And even though I was sad that you were leaving for Paris, the promise that you were coming back filled me with hope.
And I think that is what all the people I talked to had, but couldn't say. Some kind of hope. That if they brushed off one more grave or served one more cup of soup, said thank you one more time, cleaned one more windshield, that the hole in their soul would be filled just a little.
Cause that what it seemed like, Katina. There is a hole in the soul of the world.
So we need to figure out how to make Christmas for all of us.
Yeah, that would mean that you and I hug again for longer this time. And Danny and his Mom can have a few nights of calm, and the cops and the cook, the nurses and the old guy in the cemetery can find someone to stand with them, so all the sacrifice and loss can be, not replaced, but shared.
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Garland and I are looking to re-boot the Maddie X Booker effort for this fall. Which is very exciting as the combination should produce some really nice Drents. Like usual, I have more than one iron in the fire, and looking for a nice combination for my other boy, Paxson, and for Powder next year, if all of her health checks go to plan. Of course I'll post updates as these ideas either bear fruit, or come to pass. Otherwise I hope the start of your summer has been brilliant. I'm stuck writing papers whilst gazing out the window upon a lawn in desperate need of taming...ugh. Until next time.
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Wealthy Greeks embarking on an excursion (c. early 20th century)
The church of Saint Sophia, Trebizond
In 1665, a horde of fanatic Turks raided the district of St. Phillip forcing the Greeks out of their homes and subsequently taking over the church which they turned into a mosque. The Metropolitan (priest) managed to survive the rage of the Turks and fled to the church of St Gregory of Nyssa which subsequently became the new Metropolitan church of Trebizond. The remaining Greeks of St. Phillip fled to the neighbouring region of Tonya where they were later forced into Islam, a common practice during Ottoman times. During this period, wealthy and influential Greek families of Trebizond such as the Mourouzis, Ypsilantis and Rizoi families as well as others, fled to neighbouring Russia or Constantinople.3
This general persecution of the Christian Greek population of Trebizond was to continue until the Tanzimat reforms which were implemented during the period 1839-1876. A series of reforms in 1856 known as the Hatt-ı Hümayun promised full legal equality for citizens of all religions. The Greeks were finally able to conduct their day to day lives as equals, and in the coming decades benefited from it.
The Trabzon Museum, built in the early 1900's by Greek banker Konstantinos Theofylaktos.
By the beginning of the 20th century, the Greeks of Pontus owned buildings and assets of enormous wealth. They owned 37 formal philanthropic and cultural foundations, 1047 schools (primary and pre-secondary), 10 secondary schools (comprising 1236 teachers and professors, and 75,953 students), 22 monasteries and 1139 churches under the direction of 1459 priests.4 Much of this wealth was centered around Trebizond.
According to figures collected by the British consul, the volume of shipping clearing the port of Trabzon rose from an average 15,225 tons a year in the early 1830's to 61,664 tons a year twenty years later. 177,861 tons a year in the early 1870's and 483,732 tons a year in the early 1890's. By 1882 the steamships of 5 different companies called weekly at Trabzon.5 The Greeks benefited from this increase in trade and by the early 1900's had increased their wealth considerably. Of the 5 banks in Trebizond in operation, 3 of them were owned by members of the Greek community: the Bank of K.Theofylaktos, the Bank of Kapagiannidis and the Bank of Fostiropoulos. The 4th was a branch of the Ottoman bank and the 5th was a branch of the Bank of Athens.6
Employees of a bank in Pontus, 1915
The Greeks were also influential in public life. They took part in political administration, judicature, finance, agriculture and technical works. In the courts of first instance, appeal and of commerce there was one Greek in each section. In finance they worked in tax collection, the estimates committee, tobacco monopoly, Ottoman and Agricultural Bank branches, and public debt administration. In education they were sometimes employed on the education committee and in secondary schools. They were important contributors to engineering and public works as engineers and the postal and telegraphic service as operators.7
The Greeks of Trebizond became renowned for building numerous churches, some of which are still standing today. Saint Sophia which was built in the 13th century is perhaps the most notable Greek Orthodox church. The Greeks also built numerous buildings in the city. The Ataurk Kiosk is in fact a building built in 1890 by wealthy Greek banker Konstantinos Kapagiannidis. The Trabzon Museum was built in the early 1900's by banker Kostantinos Theofylaktos. Another notable building is the Trapezunta Tuition Center (Frontistorion Trapezuntas) which was founded in 1682.
Pontic Greek family in Kerasus (today Giresun), 1910. Source
According to Brant, the British consul at Erzurum, the population of Trebizond in 1835 was between 25,000 and 30,000 inhabitants, 3,500 to 4,000 of whom were Greek (~13% Greeks). The Muslims lived within the walled part of the town while the Christian part of the population lived outside of the walls.8 In the next 50 years, the number of Greeks living in the town increased considerably. According to D.I Oeconomides, at the beginning of the 20th century, Trebizond consisted of 50,000 people, 15,000 of whom were Greek (30% Greeks).9 By 1910, the number of Greeks living in the province of Trebizond exceeded 200,000.
By the early part of the 20th century, the Greeks of Trebizond made up a part of the bourgeois. In many photos of the time, they were seen dressed lavishly; the men in tailor-made suits and the women in rich silk dresses. They were often seen traveling by carriage to their villas situated on the outskirts of the town.
The persecution of the Greeks of Trebizond followed the persecution of the Armenian population of the town. The Greeks of Trebizond were sent on death marches into the mountains of Bitlis around 1919-1920, most perishing never to return. The remainder were forcefully sent to Greece as part of the Exchange of Populations between Greece and Turkey (1923), thus ending an almost three thousand year presence of Hellenism in the region.
The daughters of Panayioti Kakoulidis, grandfather of Athena Makridou-Kalliga (seated: Sophia Tsouliadou, Evanthea Neofytou, Froso Velissaridou, standing: Artemisia Makridou, Evdokia Michailidou, Sevasti Thomaidou and Cornelia Kalpaxidou). Source
Today the region has a sizable community of Greek-speaking Muslims, most of whom are originally from the vicinity of Tonya and Of. They speak the Pontic dialect, a dialect which is based on the ancient Greek.
As Michael Meeker writes: "The Turks who settled along the Black Sea Coast of Asia Minor first encountered for the most part a Greek-speaking, not a Lazi speaking population, and the way of life which these Turks adopted was learned from Greek speakers."10
So while the majority of Greeks were exterminated or forced out, Greek presence can still be felt in Trebizond today through its historic churches and buildings and the quasi Greek-Turkish culture which is evident through its people.
1. Labour Migration and Economic Conditions in Nineteenth Century Anatolia. Christopher Clay.Middle Eastern Studies. Vol 34, No.4. Turkey before and after Ataturk: Internal And External affairs. (Oct.,1998), pp1-32
2. The Encyclopedia of Pontian Hellenism
3. The Encyclopedia of Pontian Hellenism
4. The Greeks in the Black Sea. M.Koromila, pp 282-3
5. Labour Migration and Economic Conditions in Nineteenth-Century Anatolia
Author(s):Christopher Clay. Middle Eastern Studies, Vol. 34, No. 4, Turkey before and after Atatürk: Internal and External Affairs (Oct., 1998), p. 7
6. The Greeks in the Black Sea. M.Koromila, pp.282-3
7. Armenians in the service of the Ottoman Empire, 1860-1908 By Mesrob K. Krikorian page 51
8. Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Brittain) Vol 25-26 p 180
9. The Encyclopedia of Pontian Hellenism
10. The Black Sea Turks: Some Aspects of Their Ethnic and Cultural Background. International Journal of Middle East Studies, Vol. 2, No. 4 (Oct., 1971), p 332


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The phone rings -- 07/21/13
Mike Wald was my housemate at two different colleges...
I had started college at C.W. Post College (a branch of Long Island University) but after two years there, I decided to transfer to SUNY/New Paltz to take advantage of the much cheaper tuition and of being able to commute from home. So, in 1963, i started my junior year at New Paltz. The next year, Ed Robbins, one of my friends at Post, decided to also transfer to New Paltz (again, to take advantage of much lower tuition). He stayed with my family for a while, until he could find an apartment to share in New Paltz. A year after that, Mike Wald also decided to transfer to New Paltz. Because the two schools having had different requirements, I still had a required course to complete in order to graduate, so I would have to attend during the fall term and then I planned to start taking graduate courses to get a head start on a master's degree. Mike and Ed and I found a small ranch style house to rent out in the countryside. You know that photograph of me and my VW Beetle on my index page? That was taken in the front yard of that house.
Now don't get me wrong -- we did go to classes and we did study. But did we have some parties? Oh yeah!
After graduation, Ed went into education -- first as a teacher and then as an administrator. Mike spent a couple of years as a probation officer on Long Island and then he joined the FBI for a long and successful career. I still remember Adam calling me into the den saying that my friend was on television -- and there (can't recall if it was a regular news program or something like 60 Minutes) was a FBI surveillance tape showing Mike offering a briefcase full of cash to a government official suspected of taking bribes and payoffs. It was the ABSCAM investigation -- where Mike was undercover, pretending to be a less-than-honest middle eastern business man offering bribes for favors. This was a fulfillment of why he had gone into law enforcement, to bring down dishonest public officials.
When he retired from the FBI, Mike did not just sit back and relax -- he got involved in fighting the cocaine cartels. (Here is the text of an interview he did with PBS Frontline.)
Three years ago he and his wife Eileen and Nancy and I got together in Newport. We joked about how our hair seemed to have become grey and we had somehow put on a couple of pounds since our undergraduate days.


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Podcast Ep. 96: Catching up on catching up
In the unofficial second part of the crew's roundup of the first month-plus of the season, the guys looked at the goings-on in Portland and Greenville. The Sea Dogs are struggling in the standings, but noteworthy mound performances by Aaron Wilkerson and Chandler Shepherd merit discussion and further looks at Williams Jerez, Luis Ysla, Henry Ramos, and Jake Romanski were undertaken. Greenville has been home to many of the season's early pleasant surprises. Among the members of the Drive discussed are Michael Chavis, Josh Ockimey, Roniel Raudes, the Basabe twins, Kyri Washington, Tate Matheny, Austin Glorius, Jake Cosart, and Bobby Poyner. And in the Big 4 Update, the topics included which days - precisely - we might see an Andrew Benintendi promotion (could it be this week?), how much longer Yoan Moncada might spend in Salem (longer than Benintendi, at least), and Anderson Espinoza's record-tying start for the Drive (he gooooood).
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On Sunday, 3rd February between 3pm – 7pm, Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath's co-founding member, bass player, songwriter, and main lyricist, is to receive a 'Birmingham Walk of Stars' at Aston Villa's home ground.
As Geezer is an avid Villa supporter this will be extra special for him. Geezer, whose full name is Michael Joseph Butler, will receive his star during the half-time of the Aston Villa VS Burton FC match, hosted by Carl Chinn.
Geezer was born in Aston, Birmingham on 17th July 1949. He received his nickname at a very young age, as he used to call 'everybody at school' Geezer. He was inspired by John Lennon to play rhythm guitar, before he co-founded Black Sabbath, whilst he was part of Rare Breed, a band he formed with Ozzy Osbourne.
Black Sabbath was co-founded with Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward, but before the name 'Black Sabbath' was settled upon, the band was called 'Polka Tulk' and 'Earth.' The band are credited with establishing the 'heavy metal' sound.
Geezer is recognised as being one of the most influential bassists in heavy metal. He used an unconventional method developing his bass playing such as using the 'wah-wah pedal' and introducing 'down-tuning.' Former Metallica bassist, Jason Newsted, has famously called Geezer the 'Godfather and pioneer' of the bass guitar.
Many of you will remember Home Of Metal's coverage when Tony Iommi received a star on Birmingham's Walk of Fame on Sunday 23rd November 2008, hosted by Kerrang! Radio DJ & long time Home Of Metal supporter, Johnny Doom. Also in attendance that night were Geezer Butler, the late Ronnie James Dio and a large turnout of local fans who braved the cold and rain to see the legendary guitarist receive his star
Watch our Home Of Metal interview with Tony Iommi just before he received his award in 2008
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Guides are the stewards and protectors of the natural world; they show us things and take us to places we'd never be able to experience on our own. Yet for all they do for us, they get little in terms of monetary compensation. From this insight, we came up with the creative idea: For Those Who Show Us The Way. At the center of the idea, is a large brand action: 11% of the profits from Guide Beer go to help guides who can no longer work, whether due to injury, age, or natural disaster.
Sweetwater Presents: The Way
We created a campaign titled "For those who show us the way." An anthem video was created around this idea from footage captured as we experienced the guides in their element.
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Hand drawn maps topographic maps of the United States helped celebrate different environments and terrain.
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Each location of our guides were honored with hand drawn topographic maps printed right on the can. The locations include The Chattahoochee River, The Florida Keys, The Gauley River and Cape Hatteras.
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Study links diet of ultra-processed foods to chronic disease risk
"The higher the consumption of ultra-processed foods, the lower the consumption of real, whole foods"
New research from the University of Montreal links diets high in ultra-processed foods including carbonated drinks, mass-produced cookies and ice cream, and sweetened yogurts to chronic disease.
The research was based on Statistics Canada data from a 2015 survey that found ultra-processed foods accounted for an average of 47 per cent of daily calories consumed by adults.
In the survey, 13,608 participants aged 19 or older recounted what they ate and drank the day before and self-reported their height and weight, and whether they had diabetes and/or high blood pressure.
Those who got more calories from ultra-processed food were found to have 31 per cent greater odds of developing obesity, 37 per cent higher odds of diabetes and 60 per cent increased risk of high blood pressure, compared to those who got the fewest calories from such foods.
The study was commissioned by Heart and Stroke, which notes that obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are all risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
They are calling for front-of-package nutrition labels and restrictions on the way ultra-processed foods and beverages are marketed to children. The study also concludes with a plea for public policies that make whole and minimally processed foods and meals "more available, affordable, accessible and appealing for all segments of the population."
The study, based on data from the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey, found consumption of ultra-processed foods "alarmingly high" among all Canadians and especially in younger people, those with less formal education, living in rural areas, born in Canada and people with Indigenous identity.
Processed foods replace real food calories
Ultra-processed foods contain little to no whole food, note the study's authors, who describe them as high in calories, free sugars, sodium or saturated fats.
"Not only do ultra-processed foods not contribute to a healthy diet, but they displace other healthier foods that do," report author Jean-Claude Moubarac, an assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Montreal, said in a release.
"The higher the consumption of ultra-processed foods, the lower the consumption of real, whole foods."
Survey participants said they consumed an average of 1,819 calories daily, with about 40 per cent coming from unprocessed or minimally processed foods such as fresh, frozen or dry fruits, vegetables, plain meats and milk.
Another seven per cent of calories came from processed ingredients such as sugar, salt, oils and butter; and another seven per cent from processed foods like canned fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses.
The most commonly consumed ultra-processed food included pre-made meals, fast food and frozen dishes at 8.6 per cent of daily calories; mass-produced breads at 8.6 per cent; and cookies, cakes, candies and other sweets at 5.3 per cent. Sweetened milk-based products and juices and margarine were also cited as part of an ultra-processed diet.
Other examples of ultra-processed foods include carbonated drinks, sweetened breakfast cereals, packaged soups and noodles, and many ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat meals.
The findings are limited by the fact survey participants self-reported their food intake and whether they had diabetes or high blood pressure, researchers say.


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In the second part of this 2 part article, we will continue to explore how to break-up in a way that really tries to be respectful and takes the other person's needs into account. It's never easy, but we're always aiming and learning to be kind to people and reduce hurting them, and dating is no exception.
When I broke up with my ex-girlfriend, it wasn't nice for either of us. But I didn't just send a text or ignore her. I did it face to face, I explained what was happening, and I avoided blaming her.
She was able to hear why, know it was definitely over, and move on
I doubt she enjoyed it, but we were able to remain on speaking terms afterwards and remain friends (even if we were no longer good friends). More importantly, she was able to hear why, know it was definitely over, and move on. It may have hurt, but it wasn't devastating.
So here are the rest of the 6 pointers (read Part 1 here) that me, and other people, who are striving towards loving their neighbour in this context, have found helpful. (And there were no phones in sight!)
(The following extract is taken from page 200-202 of The Dating Dilemma book, read the introduction for free.)
Be Courageous
If a relationship needs to come to an end, then you must accept that it's going to be awkward for both of you. Your primary objective is to make it less difficult for them, not for you. This is what being selfless looks like.
Doing it face to face is a mark of dignity and respect
Try to respect them as much as possible. Would you like it if someone you love dumped you over the phone, or sent you a text? Of course not. You would want them to tell you to your face, to show you that you are important to them, that the relationship meant something. Doing it face to face is a mark of dignity and respect because it makes it about their feelings, not yours.
Sometimes relationships are so toxic and damaging that they need to end. You may need to put a bit of distance between you and the other person in order to keep you safe or to stop you from taking them back.
In these instances, it might be worth getting someone to help or be nearby. Being selfless and courageous also means being safe. If you think that your partner may lash out physically or verbally, don't put yourself in harm's way.
Be Clear
When a relationship comes to an end, both people need closure. That can mean different things for different people, but it will always mean having a conversation about why it's ending.
Some lines to avoid are: 'It isn't you; it's me!'; 'God told me you're getting in the way of my relationship with him!'; and 'You'll find someone better than me!'
Use 'I' statements and own your view of what happened
Use 'I' statements and own your view of what happened, sharing how you feel. They don't need to agree with you, but they need to hear your version of events. This all requires you both to be calm enough to sit down and talk.
Sometimes, after you break up, you can't be friends, or at least not straightaway. Sometimes you need space to be upset and to heal without them being around, confusing you and making it harder to move on. There is no shame in that. Sometimes ending well means not being friends for a while.
Be Kind
If you get locked into an argument or a mud-slinging competition, you might feel very tempted (or justified) in saying all kinds of hurtful things to get your own back. This never works. It only causes more damage and pain to the person you once cared for.
And this is not honouring to God – so keep your cool and hold your tongue! It doesn't mean that you avoid saying tough things they might not want to hear.
But think ahead about what you want to say, so that your words don't run away with you when the anger flares. The chances are that you will bump into them again. You might even have to see them every day! So plan for the long-term and don't burn your bridges now.
Be Consistent
Saying something that reduces someone to tears isn't pleasant. Some of us are more likely to crumble when the tears flow. Others might feel OK for the first few weeks, and then all the memories of great times together come flooding back and you wonder if you have made a mistake.
Try not to drag out the ending. Give each other time to talk through your feelings (if you feel able to), but try to avoid endless deep and meaningful chats. It just prolongs the inevitable and can give a false glimmer of hope for you or your ex.
The most important thing is that, if you are the one ending the relationship, you act as selflessly as you can, without going back on your decision.
Selflessness is about putting the other person first
As far as it is within your responsibility, always talk face to face and avoid telling other people you are about to end it. This sort of information has a habit of leaking out. (Read I Want To Trust Them, But I've Been Hurt Before)
Sometimes you need to end a relationship because things simply aren't working out. Either way, selflessness is about putting the other person first. If you break up with someone, do it in a way that puts their feelings first, so you know that, although it might be difficult, you have approached it in the best possible way.
(Read the introduction of The Dating Dilemma book for free now, or buy the book here.)
6 Bits Of Advice
- Their needs come first
- Be honest
- Be courageous
- Be clear
- Be kind
- Be consistent
Imagine If…
Imagine if we took dating seriously and strived towards building mutually kind, respectful, and fulfilling relationships. Even if it didn't work out, we would avoid hurting people by sticking to this goal.
What else would you add to these bits of advice? Comments welcomed below


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What is a filter?
Category: Electronics Articles 21 Mar 17
A filter circuit may be defined as an electrical circuit which is minimized the undesirable AC component from the rectifier output and allows the DC component to reach the load. The filter is used to minimize the ripple content in the rectifier output. The output of various rectifiers circuits is pulsating which has a DC value and some AC variations is known as ripples. The presence of ripple is most undesirable in many electronics circuits and system because it may affect their normal operation. The ripple must be kept away from the load this work done by filter.
The functions of a filter circuits are,
- From the output voltage of the rectifier it removes the ripple.
- To reach the load filter allow the pure DC voltage.
- It improves the ripple factor of the rectifier.
The types of filters are given below,
- Passive or Active filters.
- Linear or non linear filters.
- High pass filter.
- Band pass filter.
- Low pass filters.
- Band stop filters.
- All pass filters.
- Finite impulse response (FIR) or infinite impulse response (IIR) filters.
- Continuous time or discrete time filters.


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Hey, Everything Summer Camp Fans!
It was very nearly one year ago to the date that I virtually introduced you all to Mr. Matthew DeMuth, the Sales Director of Everything Summer Camp. I told you all about his crazy sense of humor, solid determination, and wild eccentricities. But today, we're going to scratch a little deeper past his surface—prepare yourself to get up-close and personal with Matt.
While he grew up in Dodgeville (not too far away from Madison), Matt currently lives in Chippewa Falls with his wife, Chris, and his three kids, Quinn, Reagan, and Reece. So how did he get there? Well, he moved to Eau Claire where he attended college at the University of Eau Claire.
Fast-forward to his senior year in college and that's when Matt met Chris who got him to stick around the area. He found a job right away and decided Eau Claire was the place for him for the time. After Chris finished school, the two of them got married and decided to move to Chippewa Falls (a good middle ground between his family and hers).
They've become the proud parents of their twin children, Quinn and Reagan. This brother and sister duo are an adorable handful who bring so much joy to their tired, loving parents. And as of this last December, Matt and Chris welcomed their third child, Reece, into the world.
Matt and Chris also have Ally and Baylor—two gentle, canine beasts. The both of them (and Baylor especially) are the biggest dogs I've ever met. They're also incredibly mild-mannered!
Together, Matt's family enjoys hosting campfires in their backyard or game nights in the house. They enjoy sporting events and spending time outside. "We don't go on too many vacations, but we visit family pretty often and just enjoy quality time together," says Matt. He always has a bright outlook on his family's future and looks forward to watching his kids grow up.
That's all for today, Campers. Till next time.
- John


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