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Disputes over parking in South Boston are as constant as the tide lapping the shore of Castle Island. People fight over orange cones that save shoveled spaces. They challenge tow trucks on the prowl. And drivers double park as if it were an inalienable right.
Now, there's a disagreement about an effort to curb the disagreements. City officials are preparing to launch a 90-day experiment in roughly one-third of the neighborhood that would expand resident-only overnight parking from four to seven evenings a week.
The goal is to stanch the flood of out-of-town visitors who commandeer patches of pavement, thus making spots available to local residents. But some residents argue the initiative does not go far enough and are calling for radical steps in a neighborhood held hostage to parking.
The pilot program is "really like putting a Band-Aid where a tourniquet is needed," wrote Peter Gailunas, a firefighter and lifelong neighborhood resident, on the popular website "Caught in Southie."
"We're in a crisis," Gailunas said in an interview. "By 7 or 8 o'clock at night, it's impossible to park."
Some residents suggest that a decade of development has finally reached the tipping point. Others worry that the pilot parking program will make it impossible to accommodate out-of-town guests.
Bill Linehan, City Council president, said the 90-day trial is an attempt to address complaints about the scarcity of parking on weekends, when an influx of young professionals now living in the neighborhood attracts droves of visitors. The initiative will be evaluated after three months, Linehan said, even as other efforts are underway to alleviate parking pressure. If the parking restrictions prove successful, they may be extended to the entire neighborhood.
"Parking is such a sensitive and hot-button issue for everybody — old and new alike — in South Boston," Linehan said. "When you bring up the issue, everybody has an opinion. If you don't do something concrete, like expanding resident parking, then it just becomes an abstract discussion."
Right now, resident-only parking is enforced from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The pilot program will extend overnight resident-only parking to seven evenings a week in South Boston's City Point neighborhood. The program, slated to start in mid-September, will cover streets east of L Street from Day Boulevard north to East First Street.
Roughly 150 people jammed a neighborhood meeting last month to discuss the initiative. The reception was less than enthusiastic.
"The majority of the people were in opposition to the plan," said Joanne McDevitt, president of the City Point Neighborhood Association. "As many people in the room said, it's nothing but a Band-Aid. You need to deal with the core of the problem, which is overdevelopment, insufficient parking for the new development, and enforcement."
In other parts of the city, seven day resident-only parking restrictions are common. Most neighborhoods in central Boston have it, including the South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and North End. But Southie is Southie, where parking is a cultural phenomenon that provides more fodder for chitchat between neighbors than the weather. The neighborhood is a peninsula that has swelled with new residents, the population surging 12 percent in the last decade, according to the US Census.
Single-family homes have been cut into condominiums. Builders have razed factories and warehouses to make way for gleaming developments. The number of resident parking stickers has increased by 10 percent in the last three years, jumping to nearly 18,258 from 16,636 in 2011, according to the city Transportation Department.
"There are more people," Linehan said. "More people have cars. And we still have the same amount of curb."
When the resident parking program began a dozen years ago, South Boston denizens and elected officials did not want resident parking restrictions on weekends, according to city officials. To prepare for the pilot program, transportation officials will modify signs to make it clear that overnight parking is for residents only, seven nights a week.
"Everything in transportation is about balance," Boston's acting transportation commissioner, James Gillooly, said. "It's a demand-supply problem. We look at the problem on both sides, not just the demand side."
To increase supply, the Transportation Department is working on a plan to add angle parking on Farragut Road, which will create more spots than what parallel parking provides. Other ideas include angle parking on sections of Columbia Road. Some residents have suggested making more streets one way to allow for angle parking on one side of the road. McDevitt proposed a fee for parking stickers — there currently is no charge — to raise money for stepped-up enforcement. The city also wants to push for improved bus service and expanded bicycling.
"Hopefully, in the long run, that can reduce the need for automobiles," Gillooly said.
Linehan remained optimistic that seven-day resident parking will catch on.
"I firmly believe that once people see it in action, there would be an uproar if we took it away," Linehan said. "When we talk about parking, everybody thinks they have a solution. 'You should do this. You should do that.' It's what you like to hear versus, 'This just stinks.' "
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Several have requested to see pictures of our garden this year. I figured what better day to share them than Gratituesday?!
I can take very little credit for our beautiful plants this year. Matt and the boys have been working hard with little help from me out in the garden. Matt does such a good job keeping up with it and has some great veggies planted.
He planted quite a bit of okra, so we're hoping to get a nice crop so we can eat a bunch and freeze a bunch. Okra sliced and fried in a little olive oil is the best!
Here's a shot of part of our peach tree, which is loaded with fruit this year.
Our tomato plants aren't very big yet, but they are starting to get little yellow flowers all over them, and you know what little yellow flowers means on a tomato plant right? (BLTs – of course.) ;)
Here are Matt's babies, the sweet bell peppers, which he planted in a raised garden bed that he built. We can't wait until these are ready to pick and eat!
This is kind of a funny shot, so let me explain. Matt planted four long rows of green beans. For whatever reason, one row is doing awesome, as you can see. The other three rows decided to be rebellious. However, we ate our first picking a few nights ago and they were so delicious I thought I might pass out. Here's hoping the one long row that actually grew will continue to provide lots of beans!
Malachi planted one pumpkin plant, and is very excited to see a yellow blossom growing. He has plans to grow the biggest pumpkin ever, but hopefully he'll settle for a regular ol' pumpkin when the time comes. :)
I'm so grateful for my family's hard work in the garden, and so very grateful for God's goodness in how he always provides for us!
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The family of Marlene Pinnock is demanding answers and legal justice after a California highway patrol (CHP) officer beat her on a Los Angeles freeway last Tuesday, NBC reported. A passing driver captured video of the beating. It shows the CHP officer chasing Pinnock down the freeway, grabbing her and pummeling her with over a dozen blows.
"I never would have thought I would be standing here today talking on behalf of my mom because she was beaten on the side of a freeway by a CHP officer that was sworn to protect her. That makes me scared," Pinnock's daughter Maisha Allum said during a press conference, NBC reported.
CHP has maintained that Pinnock was walking on the freeway and endangering herself and the officer whose name has not been released and is on leave pending an internal investigation. Pinnock's family has not explained why she was walking on the freeway.
"The tape only shows a small part of what transpired," CHP Assistant Chief Chris O'Quinn said on Friday, KTLA reported. "There were events that led up to this. Until all that's collected and put into perspective, we aren't going to be able to make a determination."
The Pinnock family has hired prominent civil rights attorney John Burris to help file their suit, which they say they'll file this week.


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ATLANTA, February 29, 2020 – A team led by Afterburner COO and partner Joe "Gusto" Connolly will be participating in the Run Ranger Run "Final Mile" event in Atlanta on Saturday, February 29. The run is a celebration of all local teams for completing their team's final mile in their monthlong pledge in the Run Ranger Run fundraiser.
Run Ranger Run is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign for GallantFew, a veteran support organization whose mission is to facilitate a peaceful, successful transition from military service to a civilian life filled with hope and purpose. Afterburner, a consulting firm and corporate events company, is founded and led by former elite military professionals, including fighter pilots, Navy SEALS and Army Rangers.
The participating teams of the Run Ranger Run mission are each comprised of ten members who pledge to walk, run, or ride bicycles for a combined team total of 565 miles during the month of February. Participants log their miles each day, rain or shine, to cast a spotlight on the many challenges, veterans face, particularly divorce, unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
A former Army Ranger, Gusto has organized a team of Army buddies, colleagues, family and friends to raise money for the event every year since its start in 2013. The Afterburner team runs in honor of his late brother Major David Connolly, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.
"It's a really special way for me to pay tribute to my brother David and connect with my Army buddies," said Gusto. "Understanding and supporting the difficult transition veterans face returning to civilian life is a burden we all need to carry. We are in the longest war with the continuing needs of veterans and their families as they deal with the consequences of the disproportionate sacrifices, they made fighting our "Longest War"".
The concept of Run Ranger Run originated with former 3rd Ranger Battalion member, U.S. Army Corporal Cory Smith. In 2012, Smith decided to highlight the difficult journey home many soldiers must face by undergoing a very public and difficult journey himself – running 565 miles to his home in Indianapolis from Fort Benning, Georgia, in 28 days. Smith's run and its purpose gained attention and grew into the annual fundraising event Run Ranger Run.
Participants will meet at the Team RWB Firebase at 198 14th Street NW in Midtown Atlanta for the Final Mile event on Saturday at 9am. To learn more, please visit RunRangerRun.com and GallantFew.org.
About Afterburner, Inc.
Since 1996, Afterburner, Inc., has provided training and team building, consulting and inspirational keynote speakers to help organizations build high-performing teams. Afterburner has been listed on the Inc. 500/5000 list five times and named one of Forbes' Top 25 Small Businesses and Small Giants List as well as the List of America's Fastest Growing Companies. Afterburner has worked with roughly 85 percent of the Fortune 100 and consulted in more than 30 countries. With a team comprised of elite military professionals including former fighter pilots, Navy SEALS, and Army Rangers, Afterburner employs mission-critical skills for business results with Flawless Execution℠.


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Dharamsala: Skipper Virat Kohli today skipped batting at India's net session ahead of the fourth cricket Test against Australia.
It was also learnt that pacer Mohammed Shami will not be picked for the match as he is still being monitored by physio Patrick Farhart.
Kohli is nursing an injury on his right shoulder sustained while trying to save a boundary in Australia's first innings at Ranchi.
While there were speculations that he would be forced to take a break, Kohli defied odds as he came out to bat even though he didn't score too many runs in the third Test.
Today Kohli was present at the ground with his teammates.
With a bandaged right shoulder, Kohli took part in the customary warm-up.
He did some under-arm throwing during fielding practice.
Perhaps it was more to do with not exerting pressure on his hurt shoulder.
With India having another practice session slated for tomorrow, Kohli is expected to bat at the nets. Known for his guts, the India skipper will not even in his dream like to miss a match, which is set to have a lasting imprint on the series.
Meanwhile, it was learnt that Shami doesn't have a chance to be picked for the game.
"Shami was with the team in Ranchi also as Farhart is monitoring his progress. He was not named in the squad of 15 for the final Test. Sending him to play Vijay Hazare final was a part of that extensive rehabilitation plan," a well-informed source told PTI today.


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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
It's All About Owls Giveaway
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My favorite piece of jewelry that I own would have to be the little teddy bear necklace my mom bought me. It's just a silly little after Christmas $5 piece of jewelry that she let me pick out when it was on sale but it's adorable and wearing it always makes me feel happier.ReplyDelete
My favourite bit of jewellery is a heart with my daughters faces etched on to it. :0)
I have a number of favourite pieces - all of which feature birds, bugs or animals. I have articulated brass owl earrings that I love to wear, although they are too heavy for regular use. Much easier to wear is an articulated owl pendant. It is white with green eyes.ReplyDelete
I don't wear jewelry too much but I do have a turquoise turtle ring that I adore!ReplyDelete
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Die amerikanische Reise 01.08.1958
The State visit of German President Theodor Heuss in Canada and the United States of America in May and June 1958 interior shots of the aircraft during the flight to Québec, Heuss in the cockpit, Foreign Minister Heinrich Brentano in conversation, landing at the airport of Québec, reception with music band, striding down the company, views of Québec of city with fortress, cannons, guards at the fortress, Federal press Chief Felix von Eckardt on a gun , Walk in the grounds.
Theodor Heuss himself enters in the City Hall of Québec in the Golden Book of the city, talk with the former Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent.
Flight of the delegation to Montréal, visit a section of the St. Lawrence route, Theodor Heuss at Niagara Falls, impressions of the waterfalls, tourists photographing the tourist attraction, receiving Heuss' at the German Canadians in Toronto, Heuss receives a beaver fur hat to commemorate the visit. Reception of Theodor Heuss station Ottawa by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and Governor General Vincent Massey, wreath-laying ceremony at the Memorial of the fallen, a military formation is followed, visit to the Canadian Parliament, shaking hands at the foot of the Parliament, talks in the Parliament building, overlooking the Parliament building, exit the car convoy.
Arrival with the "Columbine 3" of the President in Washington, D.C., greeting at the airport, gun salutes, ride in the car through the city on July 4, cheering people on the roadside, military parade, impressions of the city of Washington, visit to Mount Vernon on the tomb of George Washington, the guests arrive on the occasion of a dinner at the White House, press photographers and the American President Eisenhower and Theodor Heuss in white jackets , Reception of the German Ambassador in the hotel "Mayflower" speech before the US Congress by Theodor Heuss,. Visit the U.S. National Cemetery in Arlington, soldiers with guns and flags are trellis, Heuss walks off the trellis, a minute of silence, placing a wreath before a Memorial delegation visit to the National Gallery of Arts, Heuss viewed the pictures of the exhibition and talks with the delegation participants, reception at Blair House with German representatives of the press, Theodor Heuss climbs a car in eveningwear, dinner in honor of the President , Wernher von Braun and family, social conversations between Eisenhower and Heuss.
Parade in Philadelphia, onlookers at the roadside, ceremony to independence Hall in honor of Karl-Schurz Memorial Foundation and handing-over of the Karl-Schurz plaque at Theodor Heuss, applause in the audience, Heuss shakes hands two young girls, the audience applauds and rises. Visit at Dartmouth College, academic procession with student Chapel, awarding the honorary degree of Doctor juris in Theodor Heuss, gets laid on a gown Theodor Heuss, speech by University President, applauding guests.
Arrival of the sedan in Detroit at the Chrysler Corporation, Hall with motors, Heuss is driven by the factory and just looking at the workbenches, talks with the workers, workers on assembly lines, Heuss is a solution and a model car presented, impressions from General Motors, Heuss and the delegation run by the planning Office of General Motors, artist character tables, an employee carves a model , Cars of the manufacturer, a convertible roof closing presentation, handshakes between Theodor Heuss and Henry Ford II. views of the city of Chicago, Fifth Army band plays in the streets of Chicago, applauding audience at the edge of the road. Panorama of the city of San Francisco, reception at the Town Hall of the city of San Francisco, music band, Heuss receives a mallet and giving a speech before the audience in the Hall, drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, walk through the Muir Woods National Monument, Alumniessen at the University of Berkeley, invasion of the graduates in the stadium of the University, awarded the honorary degree of doctor of law on Theodor Heuss , Impressions from little China, beach motifs.
Theodor Heuss in Carmel sitting and drawing, sedan is in front of the mission church.
Heuss and accompaniment on a horse in Arizona, dinner on a farm, music group playing traditional music, cowboys on horseback with a Lasso, Heuss catch young cattle with cigar in the audience, Rodeo rider, Theodor Heuss of the Grand Canyon, Native American traditional dance list, rotating Flugzeugroteren. Heuss visited Williamsburg on the East Coast, Heuss shakes hands, restored houses, a windmill and a covered wagon, Heuss in a horse-drawn carriage of the colonial police, cruising aircraft receives a plaque Heuss. Arrival at the airport of La Guardia in New York, ticker-tape parade in the streets of New York, spectators with umbrellas, Heuss in an open car with cigar, reception at the Town Hall of the city, religious ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria, in conversation with Herbert Hoover and the Philippine President Garcia, the building of the United Nations, Heuss visited the UN building, Theodor Heuss look at paintings at Goethe Haus, Panorama of the city of New York , Child of a pair of binoculars, the ship of Berlin in the port of New York, the captain greeted onlookers waving President, waving from the departing ship with cigar in hand, passing Heuss reading on the upper deck, the arrival of the ship in Bremerhaven, statue of liberty, New York cityscapes, drifting ship, cheering people on the quay, reception lying in Bremerhaven by Willy Brandt, President of the Federal Council the Berlin in the port.
Persons in the Film
Frahm, Herbert Ernst Karl ; Heuss, Theodor ; Brentano, Heinrich von ; Eckardt, Felix von ; Braun, Wernher, von ; Saint-Laurent, Louis Stephen ; Massey, Vincent ; Diefenbaker, John George
Nordamerika ; Foreign policy ; State visit ; 16 see book special films German weekly show GmbH
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- Title:
Die amerikanische Reise
Bundespräsident Theodor Heuss in den USA (Other title)
- Country of Origin:
- Federal Republic of Germany
Year of Production and/or Release
- Date of Release:
- 01.08.1958
- Year of Production:
- 1958
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Welt im Film 77/1946
Welt im Film 134/1947
Neue Deutsche Wochenschau 41/1950
Welt im Film 35/1946
Lille im dritten Kriegsjahr
UFA-Dabei 713/1970
Welt im Film 219/1949
Neue Deutsche Wochenschau 44/1950
UFA-Wochenschau 324/1962
Deutschlandspiegel 323/1981


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San Antonio has been my home for more than 20 years. We are blessed with a wonderful city that has a growing economy, great weather and a diverse and lively community.
What we don't have is a strong vision for the next 20 years. San Antonio lags behind other cities in transportation, higher education and a connected, vibrant urban core. To strengthen the economic base, we need to draw technology companies, attract and retain educated people and diversify our industry footprint. See Tech Bloc for more on that strategy.
I became interested in the mayoral race a few months ago when Uber announced they were leaving the city. I wanted our leaders to understand the importance of Uber, Lyft and other technology companies. Services like this are good for our city and enhance the livability of San Antonio. I was mad and so I got involved.
When I first met Mayor Ivy Taylor in March, several things surprised me. First of all, she is an excellent listener. She listens first and speaks later (a trait not often found in political leaders). She seeks to understand and asks great questions. The Mayor looks through a single lens in leading this city, "what is best for San Antonio." She has no political ambition, no desire to please everyone and dislikes politics in general. She refused to take money from those with whom she is negotiating. I respect that she is neither intimidated nor influenced by special interest groups. I trust that Ivy Taylor puts San Antonio first in every decision she makes.
I wanted to be sure she understood my perspective so I shared my story. My co-founders and I launched a technology company in San Antonio in 2005. Click Forensics was founded here and built to help advertisers get what they pay for. We were solving a complex data problem and needed both funding and technology talent. Despite our best effort, these did not exist in San Antonio at that time. With an investment from a venture capital firm, we relocated to Austin. Over the next seven years, Click Forensics became Adometry and grew significantly. The company gained global recognition as the leader in advertising attribution technology. In 2014, Adometry was acquired by Google. All of this occurred in Austin, not San Antonio.
This experience has made me take a hard look at the city I love most of all. I don't want other companies to have to leave San Antonio in order to grow. Many young people are moving out after graduation and I want our city to be one that can attract and retain talented and educated young people. We need to make changes that will position our city as a leader in the years to come. Ivy Taylor shares that vision.
Every month, I spend more than 100 hours with 40 CEO's, business owners and senior leaders. I feel equipped to recognize the traits that make a leader great, and those that make poor leaders. I've met the candidates and have an open mind. Ivy Taylor is the perfect leader for San Antonio today and tomorrow. She has a willingness to listen, has a deep background and education as an urban planner and a sound process for decision making.
Dictionary.com defines a politician as:
- a person who is active in party politics
- a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles.
By definition, Ivy Taylor is an awful politician. After getting to know her, I've found that she is a wonderful leader. San Antonio needs someone to help us become all we can be. We don't need a politician to lead this city. We need a visionary leader who will listen, lead and get things done. I look forward to supporting Mayor Taylor in the runoff election and working with her to make this city truly great.
Early voting begins June 1 and continues through June 9. Election Day is June 13. Click here for voting details.
*Featured/top image: Mayor Ivy Taylor attended the 19th annual Walk & Roll Rally. Photo by Scott Ball.
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233 E Erie St | Chicago, IL
A simple but solid building that remains a favorite for those who wish to be across the street from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and within walking distance of the lakefront, Michigan Avenue, and all the greatness Streeterville has to offer, makes 233 East Erie a fantastic Streeterville favorite. In its 26-stories and 160 units, residents enjoy several layout options for a smart, sensible building with a location that can't be beat.
Building amenities include a rooftop pool, parking, and 24-hour doorstaff. Best of all, its affordability and value make it attractive for those looking to make this corner of Chicago theirs.


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**Viewer's Note: The above video footage shows a man being pepper sprayed.**
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop during which the officers drew their guns, pointed them at him and used a slang term to suggest he was facing execution.
Footage shows Caron Nazario had his hands in the air as he told the armed officers, "I'm honestly afraid to get out."
One of the officers responded, "Yeah, you should be!"
He then pepper-sprayed Nazario, who is Black and Latino.
An officer said Nazario's SUV had tinted windows, didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." Nazario's attorney says his client was trying to stop in a well-lit area.


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How Speakers Can Be Used as Cyber Weapons
Speakers are everywhere, whether it's expensive, standalone sound systems, laptops, smart home devices, or cheap portables. And while you rely on them for music or conversation, researchers have long known that commercial speakers are also physically able to emit frequencies outside of the audible range for humans. At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas held recently, one researcher is warning that this capability has the potential to be weaponized.
It's creepy enough that companies have experimented with tracking user browsing by playing inaudible, ultrasonic beacons through their computer and phone speakers when they visit certain websites. But Matt Wixey, cybersecurity research lead at the technology consulting firm PWC UK, says that it's surprisingly easy to write custom malware that can induce all sorts of embedded speakers to emit inaudible frequencies at high intensity or blast out audible sounds at high volume. Those aural barrages can potentially harm human hearing, cause tinnitus, or even possibly have psychological effects.
"I've always been interested in malware that can make that leap between the digital world and the physical world," Wixey says. "We wondered if an attacker could develop malware or attacks to emit noise exceeding maximum permissible level guidelines, and therefore potentially cause adverse effects to users or people around."
The research analyzed the potential acoustic output of a handful of devices, including a laptop, a smartphone, a Bluetooth speaker, a small speaker, a pair of over-ear headphones, a vehicle-mounted public address system, a vibration speaker, and a parametric speaker, which channels sound in a specific direction. Wixey wrote simple code scripts or slightly more complete malware to run on each device. An attacker would still need physical or remote device access to spread and implant the malware.
From there, Wixey placed them one by one in a soundproof container with minimal echo called an anechoic chamber. A sound level meter within the enclosure measured the emissions, while a surface temperature sensor took readings of each device before and after the acoustic attack.
Wixey found that the smart speaker, the headphones, and the parametric speaker were capable of emitting high frequencies that exceeded the average recommended by several academic guidelines. The Bluetooth speaker, the noise-canceling headphones, and the smart speaker again were able to emit low frequencies that exceeded the average recommendations.
Additionally, attacking the smart speaker in particular generated enough heat to start melting its internal components after four or five minutes, permanently damaging the device. Wixey disclosed this finding to the manufacturer and says that the device maker issued a patch. Wixey says that he is not releasing any of the acoustic malware he wrote for the project or naming any of the specific devices he tested. He also did not test the device attacks on humans.
"There are a lot of ethical considerations and we want to minimize the risk," Wixey says. "But the upshot of it is that the minority of the devices we tested could, in theory, be attacked and repurposed as acoustic weapons."
The experiments on the internet-connected smart speaker also highlight the potential for acoustic malware to be distributed and controlled through remote access attacks. And Wixey notes that existing research on detrimental human exposure to acoustic emanations has found potential effects that are both physiological and psychological.
The acoustic academic research community has increasingly been warning about the issue as well. "We are currently in the undesirable situation where a member of the public can purchase a $20 device that can be used to expose another human to sound pressure levels … in excess of the maximum permissible levels for public exposure," Timothy Leighton, a researcher at the University of Southampton wrote in the October issue of The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
"As the world becomes connected and the boundaries break down, the attack surface is going to continue to grow," Wixey says. "That was basically our finding. We were only scratching the surface and acoustic cyber attacks could potentially be done at a much larger scale using something like sound systems at arenas or commercial PA systems in office buildings."
Other Internet of Things device researchers have stumbled on similar findings in their work as well, whether they originally intended to study acoustic emanations or just realized the potential through studying consumer electronics. Last year, a group of researchers reported findings at the Crypto 2018 conference in Santa Barbara, California, that ultrasonic emanations from the internal components of computer monitors could reveal the information being depicted on the screen.
Vasilios Mavroudis, a doctoral researcher at University College London, also found in his research into ultrasonic tracking that most commercial speakers are capable of producing at least "near-ultrasonic" frequencies – sounds that are inaudible to humans, but don't quite technically qualify as ultrasonic – if not more.
"I'm not at all surprised that speakers can be manipulated this way," Ang Cui from Red Baloon says. "Think about it – if there's no limiter or filter in place, things that make sounds can be forced to make really loud or intense sounds. The physics makes sense. And absolutely, it could potentially be dangerous."
Wixey suggests a number of countermeasures that could be incorporated into both device hardware and software to reduce the risk of acoustic attacks. Crucially, manufacturers could physically limit the frequency range of speakers so they're not capable of emitting inaudible sounds. Desktop and mobile operating systems could alert users when their speakers are in use or issue alerts when applications request permission to control speaker volume.
Speakers or operating systems could also have digital defenses in place to filter digital audio inputs that would produce high and low-frequency noises. And antivirus vendors could even incorporate specific detections into their scanners to monitor for suspicious audio input activity. Environmental sound monitoring for high frequency and low-frequency noise would also catch potential cyber-acoustic attacks.
Though acoustic weapons are certainly not an all-purpose offensive tool, Wixey points out that one of the most insidious things about this class of potential attacks is that in many cases you would have no idea they're going on. "You never really know, unless you're walking around with a sound meter, what you're being exposed to," he says.


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One year ago, if you had asked a group of electrical distributors about challenges facing their businesses, many would have said that they had a people problem: specifically, finding and keeping good employees.
Given the decline in the economy and the rise in unemployment over the past several months, one might expect the people problem to have eased for electrical distributors. Not necessarily so.
Although some electrical distributors report that the situation is somewhat better, many continue to have a hard time finding good employees.
"I think it's always a problem — when times are good, or when times are bad — because it's a matter of finding the right people," said Susan Levering, director of human resources for Rexel's Mid-Atlantic division.
B&K Electric Wholesale, City of Industry, Calif., is one distributor dealing with the dilemma of finding the right people. Since B&K added datacom products to its shelves last year with its acquisition of voice/data distributor Sanger Communications, B&K has had a tough time finding salespeople with voice/data knowledge.
"There is a lack of personnel available for (datacom sales)," said Kathy Ellison, president and CEO of B&K. "Ideally, you'd like to hire somebody who already knows the lingo, but it comes to the point where you just hire somebody and train them."
Warshauer Electric Supply Co., Tinton Falls, N.J., is another distributor that has had to confront the problem of finding people as its business grew. Jim Dunn, Warshauer vice president of sales, said the problem was emphasized last year when the company opened its newest branch in Parsippany, N.J. "Since we're not growing by acquisition, we're not acquiring people," said Dunn. "We have to go out and find them."
For Elliott Electric Supply, Nacogdoches, Texas, the problem has eased a bit because some of the larger area chains have downsized, according to Bill Elliott, president of Elliott Electric. Downsizing is also providing some relief for Minnesota Electric Supply Co., Willmar, Minn. "I'm seeing a lot of layoffs in the manufacturing industry, so I'm trying to snap up some of those people and convert them to our industry," said Connie Stahnke, who heads up human resources for Minnesota Electric.
Stahnke also said that she's not having as much trouble finding good applicants as last year. "Last year it was tough to even get applications for entry-level positions," said Stahnke. "This year I seemed to get a lot of applications."
Certainly, up until March, when a decade of expansion ended and recession began, the great majority of industries lamented a lack of interested candidates. For electrical distribution, the problem has been one of greater proportion.
At the core is an identity crisis of sorts. David Pulliam, vice president of human resources and administration for DH Supply Co., Atlanta, Ga., sums it up succinctly: "Electrical distribution is not a sexy industry."
Rexel's Levering, concurs. "The electrical distribution industry is not an industry of choice," said Levering. "It's not glamorous. It does not have name recognition the way the music world does or the IT world did."
To combat the industry's ho-hum persona, the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), St. Louis, implemented its Advocacy Initiative in 1998. The Initiative's mission is to create awareness, understanding and appreciation of the industry.
"The NAED Advocacy Committee is really trying hard to find ways to get that message out there to students, schools, teachers and other people to say, 'There's a whole career here for you,'" said Levering, who is a member of the committee.
School-to-Work programs at the high-school level and the University of Houston's Distribution and Logistics Engineering program are two other examples of programs that electrical distributors can tap into to create awareness about career opportunities within the industry.
The Distribution and Logistics Engineering program at the University of Houston has a strong industrial advisory board with members like Houston Wire and Cable, Houston, and the Warren Electric Group, Houston. Board members provide critical input into the education process to help keep it current. They provide real-world open-ended projects for students to work on, and they provide direct support for students in the form of scholarships and internships.
In addition to the industry's identity crisis, another obstacle many smaller distributors face is a lack of knowledge and understanding when it comes to recruitment and hiring. "A lot of the small- to medium-size distributors do not have an HR professional on their staff," said DH Supply's Pulliam. "I think a lot of companies don't realize that there is a certain skill to recruiting. If you're not skilled in recruiting, you're just going to end up paying someone a whole lot of money. Remember, good retention starts with good recruiting."
But, how do smaller distributors without proven HR programs begin recruiting and retaining the right way?
Small distributors need to start by making people a higher priority, said Tom O'Connor, a Farmington, Conn.-based consultant to wholesale distributors. O'Connor sees a lot of distributor owners with annual sales of less than $20 million who don't spend much time with their employees.
"They spend a lot of time focused in the sales arena and in the vendor arena, forming vendor partnerships and good customer relationships, but they don't spend a lot of time with their people." According to O'Connor, small distributors need to spend more time in the human resources arena. O'Connor said providing employees with opportunities for personal growth and training are key elements to recruitment and retention.
"I also think the smaller guy has a harder time recognizing the importance of personal life and family life while providing strong leadership," said O'Connor. "The larger distributors recognize that and offer more flexibility than the smaller guy can. So a smaller guy has got to really present a compelling mission to his people. He's got to show his people that his organization — albeit small — is moving forward and isn't going to die in the dust with these uncertain economic times."
Other key ingredients to effective recruitment and retention include recognition and rewards, which don't necessarily come in the form of compensation.
"With subjects like recruitment and retention, we have continuously asked the wrong questions," said consultant Bruce Mast, of BMA, a leadership and organizational firm headquartered in Exeter, N.H. "The vast majority of recruitment and retention programs are nothing more than bribery."
According to Mast, the first question should be, "Why would anybody want to work here?"
"You need to understand what people want from work," said Mast. "If you understand that, you'll attract and retain people."
According to Mast, people want three things from work.
People want to belong to something bigger than themselves; to contribute to something that matters. "Human beings need meaning," said Mast. "So, the question distributors need to ask themselves is, 'How by being a part of this organization will that bring meaning to my employees' lives?'
"To define the distribution business as putting things on shelves and schlepping them to electrical contractors is to diminish people to being task-performing machines."
People want to make a unique contribution; to do work for which they are "well-aligned." They want to make unique contributions to the good of the whole. "Don't turn people into carbon copies of each other," said Mast. "Let each person find his or her unique place. Don't hire the box that left. Hire someone who brings something to the group that is essential for its success that the group doesn't have."
People want to be rewarded in a way in which they feel rewarded. "You feel value potentially differently than how I feel value," said Mast. "You're going to be a lot more productive and feel a lot better about working somewhere, and not leave if you feel fully valued by the organization."
As a result, more companies are working toward benefit plans that have a lot of flexibility so employees can select the kinds of things that create the most value for them.
"I think organizations need to change and provide more flexibility in benefits and flexibility in work environments," said Minnesota Electric's Stahnke.
More and more innovative distributors realize that for many employees getting one's job done does not necessarily mean being in the office from 9-to-5. Both D.H. Supply and Minnesota Electric offer flexible work schedules and telecommuting options.
Minnesota Electric also has a Children-in-the-Workplace policy. "We are pretty specific on which jobs and what the requirements are, but it's been well-received," said Stahnke. "It's just a way that we provide a family atmosphere and flexibility, not only with benefits but with our policies and the way we treat our employees."
Are the principles of employee retention different during a recession? Maybe. But, keeping employees happy and motivated is just as important in a poor economy as it is in a robust economy.
"I think from an HR perspective it's a little easier to keep people when the economy is not robust just because people are not job-hopping as much," said Minnesota Electric's Connie Stahnke. "I don't think that because the economy is in a downturn that we can take them for granted."
"I think one of the things employees really want is recognition for doing a good job," said Rexel's Susan Levering. "While part of that is salary, I think part of it can be as simple as 'thank yous' and internal recognition."
During recession, companies may have to make hard choices and cutback on some benefits. At times like this, it may be more important to make employees feel valued. Try implementing employee excellence rewards, such as employee of the month and/or year awards or an all-star recognition program.
"If you can't provide a compelling place for people to work," said consultant Bruce Mast, "then it does become all about the money and the benefits."
In addition to basic benefits like medical insurance and vacation time, companies with high-retention often offer the following:
- Dental and vision plans
- Computer-purchasing assistance
- Employee assistance programs
- Profit sharing
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible hours
- Wellness Programs
For smaller distributors that don't have a human resources professional on staff, the interviewing and screening process can sometimes be a crapshoot.
"Good interviewing is something that you continue to learn and evolve," said Connie Stahnke, who worked as a consultant before joining Minnesota Electric two years ago to head up its human resources. "Step one is knowing what you want, what kind of performance elements, and then putting together the questions that will get those responses from that individual.
"One of the things that I think is important is to ask a lot of questions in the interview process. Take the time and do a thorough job of screening."
Stahnke advocates asking a lot of behavior-based questions. For instance, if a position requires a person who is good at solving problems, ask the applicant if he or she has had a situation with a difficult problem in a past job. Then ask how he or she solved the problem. "You get an example of past behavior, and past behavior is a good predictor of future behavior," Stahnke said.
To get a good fit when hiring, it's also important for applicants to have a clear understanding of what the job entails and what your organization is all about.
"I'm very upfront about what we do," said Stahnke. "I give them a tour and show them around, because I don't want them to have any surprises, either. I want them to have a thorough understanding of what we do as an organization."
For distributors with successful human resources programs, the hiring process also often includes doing a personality profile, reference checks, criminal background checks and drug screening.
To help small distributors that do not have a human resources professional on staff, NAED recently added a set of human resources forms as a member benefit. The modifiable and printable set of forms is available free to NAED distributor members and includes forms such as a job application and performance appraisal.
Having trouble getting good fits when it comes to hiring? These tips will help you attract and retain employees that are right for your company.
Approach the hiring process as an opportunity to hire someone who brings skills that your organization does not already have.
Don't make employees carbon copies of each other. Value employees for their unique contributions.
Ask a lot of questions during the interview process.
Provide options when it comes to benefits.
Offer flex-time.
Do a thorough job screening, including reference checks.
Make sure applicants have a clear understanding of what the job entails and what your company is all about. Neither you nor they want any surprises.
If local electrical distributors are downsizing, snatch up experienced workers.
What about related industries? Are they downsizing in your area? If so, it might be a great time to convert some of those workers to electrical distribution.
Contact your local School-to-Work program to create awareness about career opportunities within your company.
Make your organization's people the top priority. Employees that feel valued and appreciated stick around.
Ask yourself, "Why would anybody want to work here?" If you can't come up with several good compelling reasons, it's time to reevaluate.
Provide employees with opportunities for training and personal growth.
Implement recognition awards and reward programs.
Can't find that perfect someone with electrical wholesaling experience? Hire and train. Some distributors have high success when hiring "clean slates."


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A New York City fund shop just paid a whopping half-million dollars per unit for an apartment building in the East Bay region outside San Francisco.
About 30 miles north from the heart of housing-starved Silicon Valley, Artist Walk Apartments' greatest asset may be its location. Both the Valley and San Francisco are among the tightest housing markets in the country, and renters are increasingly looking to the southern peninsula and the East Bay for apartment homes.
Clarion Partners has agreed to pay $92.2 million for the 185-unit complex at 3888 Artist Walk Common in Fremont, California, according to CoStar data. That's about $498,000 per apartment. Per-unit prices in the East Bay have been averaging $321,000 a unit in the past year, with only a handful of sales topping the Artist Walk price in the past 12 months.
The complex was just finished last year and has great bells and whistles: 12-foot ceilings, washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, a swimming pool, yoga studio, barbecue areas and bike storage.
Clarion is also buying the 30,000-square-foot retail section of the property for another $18 million, making the deal worth a total of $110.5 million.
The East Bay market, led by Oakland, California, has a vacancy rate of 4.7%, well below the national average of 5.6%. But the Fremont submarket's vacancy is a mere 3.4%, CoStar data shows.
Interest in the East Bay has accelerated during the economic expansion of the past decade, with more national and institutional investors giving the once-run-down market a new look.
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Something To Look At (Post#14) : Larrkardiy (Boab Trees) and Jilkarr (Termite Mounds)
When we were in Derby and while were in Centenary Pavilion just near Derby Wharf, there are information boards when anyone will had a chance to look at it, will learn something about Australian Aboriginals that lives in Kimberley. I witnessed the Boab Trees and termites mounds strayed in the outback of Northern Territory and wilderness of Northwest of Australia. Before reading it, I did not knew what Boab Trees and Termite Mounds means for indigenous people of Australia. But After I saw it, how amazing the belief of the first people in such places.
"Larrkardiy" or Boab Trees categorized as "Malaji" believes to have special mystical forces. And according to Traditional Law, people who injure it or intrude without authority expose themselves to the prospect of retribution by these forces.
"Jilkarr" or termite mounds are treated with devotion and respect. Historically, the mortuary remains of deceased people are interred in active mounds and the termites resealed the entrance to the cavity that was created to accommodate the remains.
Some photos are part of Day 9 (Tunnel Creek, Derby and Broome) of 9 Days Darwin to Broome Overland Adventure Tour October 2016. Some are photos taken within Northern Territory and Kimberley Western Australia to represent the main idea being shown here.
Boab Trees
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Edwards, Mondon top Sigma Corporate Run
Jermaine Lannaman, Gleaner Writer
After taking a three-year break, Phillip Edwards returned yesterday to capture the men's open category of the 12th annual Pan Caribbean Sigma Corporate Run in New Kingston.
In what was his fourth hold on the title, Edwards, who was participating in the event unattached, won the five-kilometre event in 18 minutes and 10 seconds, 14 seconds ahead of another unattached runner, Horace Burey, and Wilfred Wilson of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), who clocked 18:28.
In the women's equivalent, Elisabeth Mondon of Smith Warner International won in a time of 19:47, with the UDC's Nikesha Martin finishing second in 20:10, and Arieta Martin, competing unattached, pocketing third with 21:09.
The Pan American Sigma Corporate Run is a charity event and this year had the aim of raising $10 million for the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre and other institutions which care for children with disabilities.
"It really feels good. I started back running this year after taking a three-year break due to personal reasons," said an elated-looking Edwards after collecting his trophy and gift at the event's awards ceremony.
"I thought the meet was well organised and has become one of the best in the country," he added.
The race, which attracted a record number of over 11,000 participants, began on Knutsford Boulevard and after traversing Trafalgar Road, Waterloo Road, West Kings House Road, Constant Spring Road, Suthermere Road, Hope Road Winchester Road, Ruthven Road, and Half Way Tree Road, came to an end on Oxford Road in the vicinity of Emancipation Park.
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Among the participants were a number of corporate executives, who brushed their sneakers off and donned their shorts, T-shirts and tights.
"Jamdammers has been organising the race from its inception and every year it keeps getting better and better," said Alfred Francis, chairman, Jamdammers Running Club.
"We are always trying innovative things to make the meet international and ensure that participants enjoy themselves.
"I feel very proud and confident to say this is one of the best-organised long distance running events in the world, not just the Caribbean," he added.
Meanwhile, Andrew Newell of Jamaica Biscuit Company, 32:14, took home the 5K Walk title after outpacing Orrett Young of the Jamaica Broilers Group (34:56) and Martin Calame of Champion Betting Company (35:05).
Sheldon Cox won the wheelchair section in a time of 22:28, ahead of Alvarine Powell (22:52) Tanto Campbell (23:05).
Elsewhere, Nestlé Jamaica Limited's Henroy Lewis, winner of the Corporate Run segment after clocking 20:20, said his co-workers motivated him to participate.
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On Sunday, federal Liberal delegates voted 73 per cent in favour of implementing preferential ballots for all future national elections.
Under the new system, voters would rank their riding candidates in order of their relative preference, for example, their first choice, second choice, third and so on.
The new formula would help ensure that candidates have to go out and get support of people that might not otherwise vote for them, Liberal MP Justin Trudeau told delegates at the Liberals' biennial convention in Ottawa.
"Will it help us? Me, I am a fairly polarizing figure, it might actually harm me in my own riding, but I think it is a good thing for Canada that we move towards this," he said.
A delegate from Oakville said there was no evidence to back the suggestion that a preferential ballot would be beneficial.
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The resolution won't fix every problem, former Liberal leader Stephane Dion acknowledged.
"It's not perfect. But I think it will improve something very important in our country. We want to have a more civilized debate in politics and then if you have the possibility, if you want and you want to convey the voters of other parties that you are an acceptable choice for them don't come with ugly attack ads against them," Dion said, to cheers from the crowd.
"This is the reason why I implore you to vote for this resolution, even to the ones of you that would like to have something more, this is a step in the right direction," Dion said.
Dion and former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff suffered through months of negative attack ads from the Conservative Party of Canada which helped contribute to their unpopularity.
The voting method now preferred by the Liberals would also help ensure that the political party that forms government enjoys wider public support. The Conservative Party won a majority government with 39.6 per cent of the vote last May .
If the Liberals want to stop the Conservatives, one delegate suggested, voters could rank them last.
"Put them behind the communists, put them behind the marijuana party, put them behind whoever you want, rank them last and punish them," he said, to applause.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Recycling Project in Rocinha
Most favelas have this challenge of how to deal with waste and garbage. The government tried to institute a idea of building a cable car here but the majority of residents didnt want this. The residents complained and rallied to have other more vital issues facing the community. The most important challenge for most favelas today, including Rocinha, is waste management and education. These go hand in hand. If we can educate the residents about proper garbage removal and recycling, Rocinha would be such a better place to live.
Finally two months ago I started to see these guys in green uniforms around the community and one of my neighbors works with the crew and was telling me about a new city government funded project being initiated in Rocinha. I thought, wow, this is what we need. Not only is it good for the environment but the workers can earn money from the companies that buy the recycling.
Today, I made a tour with a group who live in the US and work with waste management. One of my neighbors, 9 year old Alexandra, creates art that she sells which is made out of recycled materials, so this fit with the theme of this tour. The group bought 3 pieces of art work from Alexandra. This money earned helps to support Alexandra, her mother and her disabled older brother.
The visitors work on recycling mostly in hospitals in the Bay Area (San Francisco), but they wanted to see our new project. After eating a hearty lunch, we went by the recycling project so they could see how "De Olho no Lixo" operates.
Some background on the project:
The goal of this recycling project is to develop a correct way to deal with waste management in the favelas of Rocinha, Roquete Pinto and Praia de Ramos. Today, the focus is on Rocinha.
As a result of the technical cooperation between the secretary of state for the Environment and Viva Rio Socio Ambiental, with support of the Association of Supermarkets in Rio, the "De Olho de Lixo" project develops the proper management of solid waste in Rocinha in order to minimize the negative impacts caused by garbage. We have problems in certain areas of Rocinha where people through garbage into the open sewers and when it rains heavily the sewers over flow. People can get sick and these conditions also can attract rats and other vermin.
"De Olho no Lixo" is trying to correct the ways of the past by educating people to recycle and not just throw garbage anywhere. We need everybody to get in line with these new ideas to help our community and improve health of many of the people, especially those who live close to the open sewers. They are the most vulnerable.
This project considers that in order to achieve effective results in the face of the current problems, the community needs to consider the Structural aspects (physical, operational and logistic infrastructure) promoting education and communication for the environment with the promotion of Art and Culture. In other words getting the residents involved and learning how recycling can also generate income.
Check out this youtube video for a better understanding of the whole project here.
This project contracted and trained 30 socio-environmental agents, all residents of Rocinha to collect waste in the community. The materials collected will be used for educational workshops promoted by "De Olho no Lixo". This project aims to raise awareness and get residents in understanding that garbage can be transformed into art and this art can be sold. There are 2 projects within
"De Olho no Lixo". Two free courses are developed and on going in Rocinha: Funk Verde and EcoModa.
In the first 12 months of operation, more than 450 tons of garbage was collected in several areas of Rocinha and Sao Conrado. The intention is to leave a legacy and continue this mind set of turning garbage into profit. The city governments plan is to also include classes in the schools teaching students about the value of recycling.
RECYCLING COOPERATIVE - "Rocinha Recycles"
Inaugurated in July 2017, Rocinha found a perfect space to create this project. Its located next to an area called "Roupa Suja" (Dirty Clothes), and houses a recycling structure where all recycled materials start out, a building for the EcoModa and Funk Verde projects as well. The space before was degraded and filled with lots of trash. The project cleaned up the area and now has these projects running daily. Funk Verde makes music out of recycled cans, boxes or whatever else they can find. Ecomoda turns garbage into fashion.
Getting the Community on Board
The cooperatives function is to perform the service of collecting of recyclable waste generated in the favela. The cooperative will work on a self management theme under the guidance of trained locals. They will help to educate the locals on separating waste in their homes and the workers in the coop will go door to door to collect only what is recyclable. The material will be taken to the headquarters at the bottom of Roupa Suja and will under go sorting. It will them be compressed wrapped up, weighed and stored on site for sale. All work will be accompanied by technical advisors. The materials arriving at the recycling center will be reused during the art and education workshops - EcoModa and Funk Verde. Musical Instruments, clothing and accessories are created from this material delivered by locals and merchants.
Unemployed because of the construction crisis in Rio, Jose Antonio Trajano, 33, leads the initiative and expects it will general lots of opportunity for the workers in Rocinha. "The ambition is to grow, to give to and improve the community. This project has given many opportunity to enter the job market." Trajano started the program last year when the NGO Viva Rio Socio-Ambiental paired with the Environmental Secretariat, and the State Environmental Institute to offer training and start the project in Rocinha.
The worshops of EcoModa and Funk Verde promote culture next to the exit of the Zuzu Angel Tunnel. Over 36 meters of Aluminum tiles, a graffiti panel painted by Carlos Esquivel (aka "Acme"), portrays the work of the De olho no Lixo and other projects developed at the site.
Almir Franca, designer and coordinator of EcoModa says that recycling has opened alternative doors to the current model of production in the (fashion) industry. "We teach fashion for reuse, to encourage the production process. People see in the project the potential of entering the labor market by a means that in addition to being accessible, generates a return to the favela.
Advertising in addition to the making of instruments, the Funk Verde has classes of drumming, guitar, flute and keyboard. Regina Cafe, the coordinator believes that regardless of training professional musicians, the initiative has other qualities: It fosters young people's contact with art and contributes to the dissemination of culture by the community.
According to Regina, theres a constant search to make the instruments sound close enough to the factory or professionally made ones. The variety of materials used is enormous. "Buckets, Barrels, Cans of paint, soda cans, aluminum caps. All sorts of materials that would otherwise be thrown in a dump causing pollution, we can use. To make 10 rattles, I need at least 800 cans. So, it's a big project. We take a lot of materials from nature."
Although the focus tends to be on youth, there are adults who are taking part. Housewife Miriam Silveira, 47, is one of the most dedicated students. Two years ago she resumed her studies, learned to read and write and is now learning guitar through the Funk Verde project. Check out this youtube video of Funk Verde's work here.
Cultural Education allows participants to become better people and keeps them out of trouble. I see a lot of hope with this project only growing once the word gets out!
If you have interest to volunteer with this great environmental and artistic project "De Olho no Lixo" in Rocinha, please contact us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Monday, August 28, 2017
The angel who saves animals
Since I was 7 and received my first orange fluffy kitten, I was sold on pets and animals. As a child that young kitten followed me everywhere and was my best friend. Cats and dogs are domesticated and need us. They only give love and want to please. I have always preferred animals over many people. I have 3 cats and enjoy their tranquility and affection. Life can be crazy with stress, work, family and other things. Having a dog or cat is known to help de-stress after daily challenges. I don't think my life would be complete without helping animals in some way.
In Rocinha, there are many abandoned or homeless dogs and cats. Because of lack of education, people don't understand the importance of neutering and castrating their pets. Also because of macho culture many men think it's not right to "fix" their animals. But my question to these guys is who ends up caring for all the unwanted kittens and puppies? It's a big problem here.
I first met Ruth Silva about 8 months ago when I read a post online regarding a woman who needed help with her many animals. She was asking for help to buy medication for an animal in her care. I was looking for another project in Rocinha to help and this was perfect. I did some research and met Ruth to help her buy some cat food. Helping animals in Rocinha is important as many don't have the resources to help the homeless and abandoned animals.
Ruth lives in Dioneia with her husband and 54 cats and 7 dogs. These photos below show some of the pets in her care.
She runs an informal "shelter", out of her home for her family and the cats and dogs. She also had a childhood pet and fell in love with animals.
She always remembered having a dog or cats. She started caring for animals back in 1989. Ruth was born and raised in Rocinha and currently resides still in the house where she was born. She briefly moved out of Rocinha but always came back. She has no plans on leaving now as she is making big plans.
Where she lives in Dioneia is close to the woods and she has her 2 bedroom house and some open land next to the house. This open land they cleared and have started constructing the foundation for the building of the animals shelter.
Her goal is to within 6-8 months start building the shelter. The idea is to house the current "family" of pets she has now. She wants to build a second floor where it could serve as a pet "hotel", a place where for residents to leave their pets if the go on vacation or away. With the money she would earn with this, she could cover the costs of feeding the existing animals. I think this is a great idea. I want to see her able to create and live her dream of caring for these animals.
Her shelter would be the first of its kind in Rocinha and we really need something like this.
Since January of 2017, I have helped paid for medicine, pay for vet services and bags of cat food to help her support the pets. I go to the pet store buy the food for her and then have her meet me so she can pick up the food. She has a motobike so she can transport these big bags easily.
With that many pets, I know she needs help. She is looking to creating a legal charity so should could get more help with her shelter and care. She has created a Facebook page for her project called Projeto Flor e Xavier that shows her work. I have explained to Ruth the importance of being transparent if you have a NGO. This means not only honesty but having donors able to see their contributions being put to use. It's great that when we buy a bag of cat food we know the animals are well fed. We know that her project is worthwhile in helping. Next step is for her to get her project registered by the city government.
Please go to her Facebook page and like it!
Anytime I give her money, she can be trusted that the money goes to her animals.
I recently met a woman who is living here in Rio who also wants to help Rita's project. She loves animals like Ruth does and I am going to set up a meeting. Maybe something can come of it.
Ruth needs help with the purchase of food for the dogs and cats. And access to a vet who can help her with reduced costs for castration and other necessities.
If you have interest to help Ruth, please contact me at email@example.com
We can also organize visits if you would like to see Ruth's project.
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Chinese manufacturing giant, Huawei, has been the official sponsor of the China Go League for the past two years. The league kicked off in Changxing, Zhejiang today and the company had a couple of things to say at the ceremony. Zhu Ping, Huawei's vice president gave a speech at the opening ceremony. He said that through last year's cooperation, the two mutually helped each other and achieved mutual benefit.
Gizchina News of the week
In addition, Zhu Ping also said that in 2018, Huawei's global mobile phone shipments exceeded 200 million units. "This year we expect to exceed 250 million units…Last year, we only made the top three, this year we want to go further".
If Huawei can ship 250 million smartphones in 2019, then the company is set to be the number one smartphone brand in the world. At the official launch of the Huawei P30 series in Shanghai, Huawei's consumer business CEO, Yu Chengdong, also made it clear that the sales target of Huawei (including Honor) in 2019 is 250-260 million units. "Now every time three smartphones are sold in China, one is a Huawei phone. This year our goal is to have one for every two sold, which means that our Chinese market share would be over 50%." Yu Chengdong said.


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Property renovation: Getting your offer accepted
It's not uncommon for vendors to receive multiple offers. The highest offer is not always the one that's accepted, and should a number of offers be received at the same level, whose will they choose? Ned Browne equips you with all the information you need to get ahead of the pack.
Understanding the seller's position
What's their motivation to sell? Are they in a chain? Have they been stung by flakey buyers in the past?
Try to convince the seller, via the estate agent, that you can offer them a smooth, stress-free sale. They need to trust you, so be as open and honest as possible. Be up-front about any potential stumbling blocks too.
Getting your finances in order
If possible make sure you have a mortgage or bridging loan in principle in place before you make an offer. And promise a swift survey if your offer is accepted.
Also, explain your market position. If you're a first-time buyer or chain-free, great—let them know this. If you're in a chain, be up front about this—it will come out in the wash anyway.
If you're selling too
In an ideal world, you would sell to a chain-free buyer. The less complicated the chain, the greater the chance of success. Apply the same criteria to yourself as the vendor of the property you're buying will to you. Don't just accept the highest offer, think of the bigger picture.
Be enthusiastic (but not too enthusiastic)
Properties aren't just bricks and mortar, they are people's homes and come with all the associated memories. That makes people sentimental—they want to like the person who's going to live there when they move out. Reassure them you'll take care of the property.
If you're fortunate enough to meet the vendor—and you should push for this—tell them how much you love the property. But don't be too gushing—or they might hike the price.
Sell your dream
If you're about to get married, have children or buy your first property (or anything else that could resonate) share your hopes and dreams. Many sellers would prefer to sell to someone who wants to make the property a home. If you're neck-a-neck with an investor, this could swing things in your favour.
Your timings may not align with the vendors. You might not agree with what's included in the sale. But you need to be flexible. Remember, these are short-term niggles; don't let them ruin months of searching and tricky negotiations.
Be professional
Estates agents are invariably awash with potential buyers. Make sure you return calls and reply to emails—written communication is vital, even if you're just reiterating earlier conversations. And don't forget to say "please" and "thank you".
Sometimes, through no fault of your own, a purchase will fall through. But the estate agent will know you're a good buyer—pester them until they find you another suitable property.
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reveries of a solitary wa*ker: wa*k 1
(Being a thousand words or so of mental drivel)
I'd prefer not to be coy about the title but I've a job to protect.
Began watching documentary series chronicles of the third reich, yet another rake-over of that terrible but ghoulishly fascinating period, and it kicked off with noted historian Ian Kershaw saying that the regime was unique in that it aimed to overthrow the entire Judeo-Christian system of ethics that sustained western Europe for centuries. Bullshit I say. No such thing. What nazism was overthrowing, or delaying or subverting, was the progress of western Europe, for example the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, movements towards democracy, individual liberty, internationalism, none of which owed anything to the Judeo-Christian belief system. This lazy thinking and remarking continually goes unchallenged. At the height of Judeo-Christian control we had monarchical dictatorships, divine right, religious authoritarianism, extreme corruption, torture, rigid hierarchies, feudal slavery, etc, a world of inhumanity and brutality. Not saying that Christianity caused this, life wouldn't have been any better in China or Japan, doubtless. Depended on chance and 'birthright' as to how well you fared.
Reading the big bio of Darwin by Desmond and Moore, thinking how so much that was radical or extreme becomes mainstream within a few generations, such as materialism, atheism, democratic principles, equality for women, humans as apes. Chartism's aims – extension of suffrage, taxation reform, the repeal of laws too unjust to be enacted nowadays, all horrific to the upper classes, who armed themselves with crowbars to protect their homes and privileges. And among them, quite a few favouring transmutation (though not of the Darwinian kind – more a sort of Lamarckian progressive development towards the human pinnacle) and atheistic science. Makes you think of today's accelerating trends, e.g gay marriage. All these ideas were opposed because they would bring down civilisation as we know it. Rock n roll was another one.
Also thinking how science threatened and continues to threaten religion. Moslem student asked me last week, do you think humans come from apes? Could see what his hopes were, was happy to crush them and move on. No doubt he'll return to Saudi, ask the question again and be reassured as to his human specialness. But maybe not. But in Darwin's day, so many associates, Sedgwick, Henslow, Lyell, Owen, Whewell, even Herschel, even bloody Wallace, couldn't countenance our 'demotion' to a primate, on grounds some of them didn't even recognise as religious. How can it possibly be argued that religion and science are compatible? Only if we have a very different religion, and perhaps a very different science – panpsychism, spooky action at a distance, positively conscious positrons.
A love-hate thing with Darwin, all his stuffy aristocratic connectedness, his family's money, but then his boldness of ideas, but then his timidity born of an unwillingness to offend, a need to be admired, feted, but two kinds of glory, the one for a grand idea that might just outlast the opprobrium of his elite class in mid-nineteenth century England, the other for being a model member of that class, civilized, restrained, highly intelligent, pushing gently outwards the boundaries of knowledge. The tension between immediate, hail-fellow-well-met acceptance and something more, his dangerous idea, something barely digestible but profoundly transformative.
Keep reading about the hard problem of consciousness, without greatly focusing. Don't really believe in it. We're surely just at the beginning of getting to grips with this stuff – but how much time do we have? Dennett talks of the mind as cultural construct, Cartesian theatre as he calls it, and you don't need to have ever heard of Descartes to wonder at how memories, rehearsals, fantasies can be played out inside the head, inaccessible to everyone but yourself, but without the boundaries of the skull, or of a theatre, no straightforward boundaries of space or time, yet composed of reality-bits, physical and emotional. One of my first serious wonderings, I seem to remember (not trustworthy) was about this boundary-less but secret place-thing called the mind. Not sure about a cultural construct, seemed very real and self-evident to me, and a wonderful safe haven where you can think and do things for which you'll never get arrested, never have to apologise, a theatre of blood, sex and brilliance…
But I don't think I thought then, and I don't think now, that this was anything other than a product of the brain because to me the brain was like every other organ, the heart, the liver, the kidneys, the lungs, they were all mysterious, I didn't know how any of them worked, and though I knew that I could learn a lot more about them, and would over the course of my life, I suspected that nobody knew everything about how any of them functioned, and the brain was just more complex and so would contain more mysteries than any of the others perhaps put together, but it had to come from the brain because, well everybody said thoughts were produced by the brain and these were just thoughts after all and where else could they come from – there was no alternative. And it seems we're slowly nutting it out, but humans are understandably impatient to find answers, solutions. We like to give prizes for them.
Also reading Natalie Angier's Woman, a revised version of a book brought out in the nineties. It's a popular biology book from a good feminist perspective, and I'm learning much about breast milk and infant formula, about the breast itself, about menstruation, about the controversies around hysterectomies and so on, but her style often irritates, drawing attention to too much clever-clever writing rather than the subject at hand. It's a tricky area, you want your writing lively and engaging, not like reading an encyclopedia, but especially with science writing you want it all to be comprehensible and transparent – like an encyclopedia. Angier sometimes uses metaphors and puns and (for me) arcane pop references which have me scratching my head and losing the plot, but to be fair it's worth persevering for the content. But it shouldn't be about persevering.


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Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
The Uniting Church since its inception has committed itself to bringing the truth of the gospel to the situations of human life, both individually and socially. This commitment brings us into the challenging and difficult spaces of life, where we face the vulnerability, fragility and ambiguity of existence.
Last year the Queensland Government announced an inquiry into aged care, end-of-life and palliative care. As a result, I have requested an update of the Synod's current position regarding voluntary assisted dying. This consultation paper has been developed to assist the Synod in this task.
Psalm 85 is a prayer that acknowledges vulnerability and ambiguity. It expresses the hope of those who have faith:
"steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
Righteousness and peace will kiss each other"
As the community of faith that is the Queensland Synod engages with this issue of voluntary assisted dying, I encourage you to engage with faith, hope and love; being open to one another and the Spirit, who brings the Word to us. You can engage in this consultation by attending one of the forums listed below and/or by a written submission to the Consultation Group by the 9th of March.
Consultation Dates and Locations
11 February 6.30-8.00pm: Goodna Uniting Church
18 February 6.30-8.00pm, Chermside Kedron Uniting Church
22 February 11.30am-1.00pm, Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Toowoomba
22 February 3.00-4.30pm, Dalby Uniting Church.
26 February 3.00-4.30pm, Broadwater Road Uniting Church, Mansfield
26February 6.00-7.30pm, NewLife Church Robina, Lakeside Lounges
4 March 2.00-3.30pm, Emmanuel Uniting Church, Cairns
5 March 11.30am -1.00pm, Aitkenvale Uniting Church, Townsville
9 March, Longreach, Central Queensland Presbytery meeting. Time to be confirmed.
9 March, Murgon Uniting Church, Mary Burnett Presbytery meeting. Time to be confirmed.
Every blessing,
Rev David Baker
Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod


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A North Carolina (NC) teacher arrested in Phoenix for allegedly molesting a toddler is going through new fees in several states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, and North Carolina.
Investigators from the Durham (NC) Police Department's Special Victim's Unit have charged forty four-yr-antique Nathan Stuart Elder with 33 counts of "ownership of photos received in violation of secretly peeping while using a photographic device."
Elder has also been charged with seven counts of "indecent liberties with a minor" and seven counts of "possession of pictures obtained in violation of secretly peeping while the usage of a photographic tool" using the Hillsborough (NC) Police Department.
The Durham Police Department started investigating Elder once they acquired a tip that he labored as an instructor at a local Montessori college in Durham. The tipster became "involved with his get entry to youngsters."
While searching Elder's electronics, investigators discovered 33 pics that "violate North Carolina's secret peeping legal guidelines."
Investigators also allegedly identified pix involving possible crimes dedicated in Wake County, NC; Orange County, NC; 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley County, Alabama; Alameda County, California; and Maricopa County Ar,izona.
The elder turned into a visiting circle of relatives in Phoenix. At the same time, he was arrested on December 30, 2018, after the parents of a preschool-aged sufferer said he molested their daughter inside the loft of their home.
RELATED: PD: North Carolina instructor molests kids in Phoenix, Oakland while on holiday
The younger girl's dad and mom reached out to other family individuals in Oakland, California, whom Elder had lately visited for the holidays. They determined some other infant had allegedly been molested by using Elder.
Upon his arrest, Phoenix police say Elder advised them he became tickling the preschooler. When faced with the California allegations, Elder requested a lawyer, police say.
Elder become charged with baby molestation in Maricopa County. He was being held on a $100,000 coin bond at the time of his arrest.
The Durham County police Investigators say they'll keep working with local regulation enforcement corporations inside the aforementioned nearby jurisdictions to "contact the households of the children and pursue fees."
The Head of School at Montessori School of Durham launched the subsequent announcement following Elder's arrest in December 2018:
"On January 1, we found out that an element-time employee, Nathan Elder, was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 30, 2018, for child molestation regarding a family member. The faculty right away terminated his employment. We have notified parents and supplied assets to address questions.
We have not acquired any reports of inappropriate behavior with this employee's aid during his four months. Still, We will cautiously overview the character of his conduct. We are committed to protecting and nicely-being our college students, complying with rigorous heritage and reference assessments, and holding clean protocols that save you, college students, from being alone with personnel."
If you suspect a child is being abused, the Arizona Department of Child Services has assets to report the issue to a social worker. You can name the Arizona Child Abuse Hotline at 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445), and it will be requested for statistics about the kid and the nature of your issues. You can also get extra statistics from DCS about reporting abuse or forget about it online.
Anyone with records referring to Nathan Elder may also contact DPD Inv. A.R. Bongarten at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29349 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers will pay coins rewards for statistics central to arrests in felony instances, and callers never must pick out themselves.


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Buying a home is an exciting, emotional and stressful project. Whether you have purchased a home before or are preparing to buy your first home, you don't want to let your emotions make the decision for you. The following are pitfalls that can be costly:
1. Love at first sight. Don't fall in love with the first house you see and determine to buy it no matter what. You could end up overpaying for the property. Also, after the sale, you may discover costly repairs that will negate any profit from a future sale. Shop around. Compare.
2. Always looking for a better deal. These buyers are just the opposite of the love-at-first-sight crowd. They think there is always a better deal out there than the one they just saw, or they hope the price will drop on some of the homes they like. Though this is possible, it is highly unlikely, especially in a seller's market where the inventory of homes is lower than usual. If you pass up a good deal because you think the owner might drop the price later, you are giving another buyer the chance to snatch it up first. If a home has all you want, is in the right neighborhood, and is priced well, buy it before it's gone.
3. Paying too much for the perfect home. There is no such thing as a perfect home, though sometimes buyers think they may have found one. When this happens, the buyer acts on their emotions because they will do anything to get that house. When you buy a home, you always need to know you can resell it without losing any money. Unfortunately, when people find what they believe is the perfect home, they will often bid high to ensure their offer is accepted and in the process may overextend themselves financially.
4. Unrealistic offers. The opposite of the overpayer is the low bidder. There is a big difference between negotiating a price with a seller and offering an unrealistically low price. Discuss this with your agent before you wind up alienating the seller and possibly the chance to buy the property. Making a realistic bid that is good for you and the seller is the answer to getting the property you want.
Shopping with your emotions rarely yields a good deal. Instead, listen to your Realtor's suggestions, view several homes, and then make your decision based on a variety of factors, not just your emotions. Once you have selected your home, don't look back. Enjoy it, make improvements and make it your own, knowing you made a sound decision you'll be happy with for years to come.
Happy House Hunting!


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Katie Dawson
Head, Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities Program
(512) 232-5314
National Partners
The faculty and students in the Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities program are affiliated with several national professional organizations, including:
- American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE)
- Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE)
- Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA/ASSITEJ)
- International Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA)
- Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA)
- Southwest Theatre & Film Association (SWTFA)
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Our faculty and staff also work with schools, universities, theatres and related organizations locally, nationally and internationally to establish positive partnerships and develop creative learning environments for young people. Public and private partners include:
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Chappaqua Sidewalk Sale Days
The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce & The Chappaqua Business Association announce the Annual Chappaqua Sidewalk Sale on Thursday July 19th-Saturday July 21st. Sale hours are 10am-6pm daily.
This town wide event has stores such as Desires by Mikolay, Family Britches, Auntie Penny, Chappaqua Framing, Petticoat Lane, Breeze, Aurora, Double Vision Photography, EZ Sports, Great Stuff, ICD, Salon 228, Squires Family Clothing & Footwear, Step In Style Shoes, Chappaqua Paint & Hardware, Marmalade, The Eye Gallery, The King's Scribe, Elegance II, and many more participating with storewide specials and fabulous finds! Customers who want a preview of specials can visit the Chappaqua Sidewalk Sale facebook page.
Beyond the great shopping, check out the games & entertainment! There will be rides for children, live music daily & art showings.
The Chamber of Commerce will have a table giving away balloons, car magnets & informational materials about the Chamber and it's mission to create a vibrant business district.
Sidewalk Sale Days culminates in culinary celebration, when local restaurants will participate in the 1st Annual Taste of Chappaqua, sponsored by the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce. Food establishments — both old favorites and new-comers — will provide samples of their delectable food on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Additionally the Chappaqua Farmer's Market will be open from 8:30am-1pm at Saint Mary's Church.
With more than 75 participating stores, restaurants & services, Westchester residents can stroll down Chappaqua street, perusing the hottest sales from their favorite merchants.
Sidewalk Sale will be taking place long King Street & South Greeley Ave.
The Chappaqua Farmer's Market will be taking place at Saint Mary's Church.
Performances will be held at the Chappaqua Gazebo.
For more information Contact:
Tara Mikolay, P: 914.522.5854 tara@chappaqua-