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Stebbins, Alvin D., East Hamburg, p. o. West Falls, was born in the town of Royalton, Niagara county, N. Y.,
December 20, 1833. He was educated in the public schools and was a farmer by occupation. February 15, 1860, he
married Hannah Green and they have two children: Frank A. and Hollis A. Frank A. is the farmer at home; Hollis
A. married Sarah Cluge, and they have one son, Abram K. Mr. Stebbins's father, Oliver Stebb ins, was born in Conway,
Mass., in the year 1801; he was educated in the schools of that day and was a farmer by occupation. He married
Laura Dinsrnore, and first came to Middlesex, and soon after to Niagara county. They had nine children: John, George
W., Hollis, Cordelia, Alvin D., Asa, William and Maryette. Mr. Stebbins died in 1878 and his wife in 1874. Mrs.
Stebbins's father, Stephen Green, was born in Washington county in 1807; he came to Niagara county with his parents
when seven years old and was educated in the district schools. He married Arvilla Griswold and they had five children:
Sylvia, Salmon, Harriet, Emily and Hannah. Mr. Green died in 1873 and his wife in 1842.
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Dubbed the "habitat for the 21st century," the Dome House is an igloo-shaped structure built from snap-together wall sections made of 100% expanded polystyrene foam (styrofoam). It might seem like an odd choice of material for a house, but the company lists a number of advantages that styrofoam has over traditional materials. Unlike wood and metal structures, for example, the styrofoam Dome House does not rust, rot or attract termites. It is also highly resistant to earthquakes and typhoons. In addition, the walls, which are treated with a flame retardant, emit no toxic fumes in a fire. Dome House kits start at around $30,000 which excludes the cost of delivery, assembly and interior construction, etc. The Dome House is a modular system of parts that can be configured in infinite ways by combining units and arches. The building material for the Dome House is expanded polystyrene, "the fourth-generation building material" after wood, iron, and concrete. Having cleared the world's strictest building codes in Japan, the Dome House is approved by the Japanese Ministry of Land and Transport. The special expanded polystyrene challenges the prevailing common sense.
The Antioxidant method of healthy building construction
By kneading "antioxidant solution" into expanded polystyrene, or the building material for the Dome House,active oxygen can be suppressed, resulting in the prevention of aging and the recuperation of your health. Also,because the Dome House is a formaldehyde-free building, you don't need to worry about sick-house syndrome.
Ultra-thermal insulating properties that enable energy savings
Because the Dome House uses expanded polystyrene as the building material, excellent thermal insulation can be obtained. Also, owing to its dome-shape, the Dome House allows the air to circulate by convection without being accumulated at the corners. For these reasons, air conditioning costs can be reduced substantially. The Dome House is an incredible ultra-energy-saving building.
Semipermanent durability
Not only is the Dome House structurally the most stable in shape, but also, unlike iron, it does not get rusted, nor, unlike wood, does not get rotten or eaten by termites. The Dome House offers a comfortable living space semi-permanently.
Gale resistant
The streamline curvature of a dome helps to dissipate wind energy.
The world's highest earthquake resistence
The Dome House is not only stable in structure but also extremely light in weight. It is because of this lightweight that the Dome House can withstand earthquakes.
Ultra-short assembly time
The Dome House can be built by assembling Dome Pieces. Each Dome Piece weighs only 80kg. Since assembly is quite simple, if performed by 3 or 4 people, it takes approximately 7 days to complete a Dome House.
Ultra-low cost
The Dome House is simple, since it is a prefabricated building with a small number of parts. Each Dome Piece is light and easy to carry, making the assembly quite easy. Because the construction of the Dome House requires only minimal manpower and a very short period of time, it is possible to reduce the substantial amount of labor costs.
Environmental measures
Since expanded polystyrene is made only from carbon and hydrogen, casting of expanded polystyrene is extremely clean. Construction of the Dome House does not produce any waste, nor does it involve any deforestation.
Your own layout of the floor
Regardless of the structure of a building itself, or as your lifestyle changes, you can freely design the layout of the floor, including the mezzanine floor.
The dome-power
The Dome House has no "corners" in the room. Not only are there no corners in the room, but also there are no borders between the walls and the ceiling. This bright open space suffused with light is filled with indescribable warmth and comfort.
The Dome House for Health Recuperation
Wrapping up the entire Dome House seamlessly with an antioxidant solution, the Dome House helps recuperate your health and enhance clean global environment.
What are the effects of antioxidant solution?
The antioxidant solution innovated biotechnologically solves asthma, rhinitis and other symptoms of "sick-house syndrome" and "chemical sensitivity syndrome", and catalyzes to suppress active oxygen which causes sickness or aging. As a result, the Dome House restores your health strength and you will less likely to fall ill. The Dome House has many other remarkable characteristics such as preserving food freshness, deodorizing and anti-pest (or preventing pests). The Dome House is certainly a feasible solution for the environmental clean-up, even globally.
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29 April 2009
You could think of a shelter for the homeless built from scraps of insulation material or waste. But if we call the polystyrene with a more technical name, and also more accurate, as polystyrene foam, things become clearer, although it could be the impression of living inside a bowl of food from the supermarket. The International Dome House Co. - the Japanese company which offers and produces these buildings - argues that this material has excellent characteristics for housing. Characteristics ranging from very low weight, the high rate of isolation (which translates directly into an ecological house low energy consumption for heating in winter, that cool in summer), going for quick assembly of prefabricated parts and the resistance of the material to the stresses of the environment. After all Japan is an area of high seismic risk, and that the houses do not burn and do not create heavy debris in the event of a collapse are surely useful. The recent earthquake in Italy there has, unfortunately, an all too obvious. Among other things, the speed of construction of these houses - a few hours - could be a solution for the displaced as a result of catastrophic events. The houses are in the shape of an igloo, and can call to mind the village of Smurfs, or any settlement on a distant planet in a science fiction film. But exist and are used for living in, for example, in the resort "Aso Farm Land" in the region of Kyushu, Japan using 480 of these domes as polystyrene housing environments for relaxation and sport and commercial premises. Each dome is assembled from sections of wall made entirely of dense foam, polystyrene foam that fit together and weighing eighty kilograms of the one are thick and just under 20 centimeters. Since the prefabricated sizes are standard and you get a house in circular with a diameter of 7 meters (or about 40 square meters). Possible to combine several circular structures, or build houses in elliptical plant, to achieve greater sizes. Nor is it necessary to have a circular, in fact, you can create structures using the special rectangular vertical walls do not curve. The limit becomes imagination in assembling the pieces in a kind of Lego architecture. Once assembled, the walls are painted and coated with plaster to make them real homes, which will be fitted with equipment and furniture. The results can also be very aesthetically pleasing. Doors and windows are obtained by allowing the wall openings that accommodate the fixtures. The interior can be developed into a big open space but also split with internal walls and floors that create additional plans and increase the living space. The price of the kit construction is about 25,000 euros, and certainly competitive compared to traditional buildings. More difficult to understand if a house of this type can then maintain its market value, even if its expected rarity on our territory could be an added value.

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At first glance her still lifes may seem straightforward but they often challenge the lines between realism and abstraction and literally reflect the Watercolor Artist's life. She works in the great still-life tradition of Western art. Sloan's remarkable paintings come to life. Her gallery of watercolor portraits represents a distinctly modernist approach to design and color, employing bold shapes and distorting reflections. She shoots dozens of photos of her still life set-ups and paints from a selection of slides.
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Welcome to Monday Monkeys, a baby & toddler group for the whole community. We are open to all pre school children & babies, alongside their parents, grandparents or carers
Enter using the door on the ramp at the side of Church & make your way into the hall which is signposted and you'll find one of the team in a clearly marked Monday Monkey's blue T shirt who will show you around the different rooms & activities available. We have lots of toys for everyone to play with; crafts, ballpools, slides, cars & trains, dolls and dressing up and lots more with a very welcome cuppa & bicscuit. We are run by volunteers from Church. No booking is necessary so just come along & join in the fun
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Seven delicious Homemade Ice Cream Recipes are featured this week with our Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #119.
Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
We're so happy you're joining us again this week for another fun party! This week we're featuring a delicious collection of Homemade Ice Cream Recipes from our previous party.
Take some time and visit each recipe being featured! My favorite was the No Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream from Meatloaf and Melodrama.
In addition to each host choosing a FAVORITE recipe to be featured on all SEVEN blogs every week, each host will pin our FAVORITE recipe in our Delicious Dishes Recipe Party group board.
That's a TON of exposure! So get your recipes ready. We can't wait to see what's cooking in your kitchen this week.
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party
Delicious Dishes is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes all while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing. Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board. We hope you'll have fun with our party…we know we will!
And remember…each recipe you share here with Walking on Sunshine will also be seen on each of the blogs listed below. Yes, that's SEVEN blogs!
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Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
Red White and Blue Crazy Milkshake from Celebrating Everyday Life
Raspberry Freakshake with Macaroons from Simply Designing
Cool Whip Ice Cream Sandwiches from Joyful Homemaking
Donut Ice Cream Sundae from Uncommon Designs
No Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream from Meatloaf and Melodrama
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream from Gluesticks
Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe from Gluesticks
#1: Icebox Lemon Pie from Joyful Homemaking
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Channelview (CHS) Class of 1967 Alumni List
Help us Update the Channelview 1967 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
Registered Alumni
1967 Class List
- Terry Armstrong
- Ron Barnes
- Michalle Bond
- Janie Dupont
- Dean Dyess
- Evelyn Felice
- Sheri Fincher
- Jack Hays
- Linda Herrington
- Gene Lisco
- Jimmy Manson
- Marhta Mason
- Gene Miller
- Joyce Newsom
- Joyce Newsome
- Eddie Phillips
- Linda Price
- Brenda Robertson
- Benny Rogers
- Beverly Sue Rushing
- David Sutterfield
- Linda Tanksley
- Roy Williams
- Kathy Winston
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The Jungle Book was the top movie in theaters in 1967, with a lifetime gross of over $141,843,000. Among TV shows in 1967, Bonanza was the most popular of the year.
Hit Songs From 1967
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Daydream BelieverMonkees
Carrie AnnHollies
Pleasant Valley SundayMonkees
All You Need Is LoveBeatles
Society's ChildJanis Ian
Here We Go AgainRay Charles
Incense And PeppermintsStrawberry Alarm Clock
Tell It Like It IsAaron Neville
Can't Take My Eyes Off YouFrankie Valli
Hit Movies From 1967
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17 Sloan Street, Catrine, East Ayrshire, KA5 6PR
Offers over £78,000 - Mortgage funding available
Well maintained two bed villa situated in a popular pocket of catrine with the added bonus of a 'sunroom'.
Property Description
Part Exchange Available. We are delighted to introduce to the market this spacious two bedroom villa which would be the perfect acquisition for a first time buyer(s) or a growing family. The current owners has designed the property well to maximise the natural available light to create a modern ambience, with interesting views to both the front and rear. Room dimensions are generous and the accommodation has been arranged to offer flexibility and individuality. Once inside discerning purchasers will greeted with a first class specification. In more detail the property comprises: An entrance hallway, which allows access to all apartments on this level. An impressive bright and airy lounge has a range of furniture configurations and is flooded with natural light from the picture window to the front aspect this room also has a feature electric fire as its focal point. A real bonus is the 'Sunroom' which is located at the rear of the property and is the perfect zone to unwind in whilst enjoying the views of the rear garden after a hard day at the office! The completely renovated fitted kitchen has been modernised and is beautifully fitted to include a quality range of floor and wall mounted units with a striking worktop! It comes complete with an integrated oven, hob and extractor hood, fridge freezer and 'wine chiller'! A useful utility room is plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer. A handy W.C completes the accommodation on this level.
The upstairs accommodation comprises of two well-proportioned double bedrooms. Both with the advantage of an abundance of fitted units. Access to the floored loft is from this level via a drop down ladder. The loft could be transformed into a third bedroom or 'games room' subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions. Also on this level you will find a 'shower room' which boasts
a modern shower stall which has seating, massaging jets and rainfall effect showerhead. The cubicle is also radio fitted.
Externally the property benefits from a fully powered detached garage and a driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles. A further appeal is the fully enclosed, well maintained rear garden - a great spot in which to spend a lazy summer's day, enjoying the pleasant outlook.
The property has gas central heating and double glazing, helping to ensure a warm, yet cost effective, living environment all year round.
EXTRAS (Included in the sale) All fitted carpets and floor coverings, light fittings and fixtures, curtains and blinds.
The description of properties on the website do not form part of any offer and all statements and photographs are for illustrative purposes only and not guaranteed. Buyers must satisfy themselves on the accuracy and authenticity of each property listed.
Location of Property
By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 0131 524 9797.
McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.
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If you are interested in a property we have available for sale and have your own property to sell, we can refer you to Haddington Estates (who operate independently of McEwan Fraser Legal). They can offer you a guaranteed cash offer for your own property through this unique Part Exchange option which may allow you to sell your property quickly and easily without any Estate Agency fees or advertising costs. This allows you to make an offer for any property on our site safe in the knowledge that your existing house has a firm legal offer.
Please contact us for further details or complete the Part Exchange form. Remember your dream home could be only a phone call away 0131 524 9797.
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The AECPTA is pleased to announce our first annual Sitter Mixer, which will offer a unique way for parents to meet potential babysitters in Avon. This event will help parents connect with reliable childcare providers, and to help responsible caregivers find babysitting and nannying opportunities in one afternoon.
Each family in attendance has the opportunity to meet with 5-10 babysitters for a short 3-5 minute introduction and interview. During the interviews parents and sitters chat, ask questions and get a feel for each other. After the allotted time period, parents move on to the next sitter candidate.
After the mixer parents are invited to call any sitters that they feel comfortable with directly to work out job details. Parents will receive their own copy of a Sitter Candidate List, a pamphlet comprised of each of the events babysitter's resumes. The event is an open house format...come and go at your convenience between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3 pm.
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Galmpton Floral Day
Sunday June 8th
Galmpton Floral Day Sunday June 8th
After the great sucess of last years experiment to accomadate the seasonal incompatibility of Open Gardens and the Vegetable Show, of splitting Galmpton Floral Day into two, with the Open Gardens event in June ( when gardens are at their best) and Celebration of Skills days in September (when produce was more abundanat ) we decided to keep to this pattern in 2008.
Open Gardens Day is running next Sunday June 8th with eleven Gardens open to the public between
11-00am and 5-00pm. Admission to individual gardens is £1 at the garden gate but a Garden Passport is on sale at £2-50 that allows acces to all gardens , provides a map and description of each garden and on showing it at the Manor entitles the holder to a free dessert with any main meal on the day. The Passports are on sale now at the Galleon but on the day wil be available at The Information Desk situated outside the Manor.
In addition this year to give an extra dimension to the day we are running a Scarecrow Trail. Various members of the community, individuals, families, societies, businesses are creating and displaying scarecrows throughout the village, also from 11-00am to 5-00pm.
To end the day we are holding a ' Words, Jazz and Folk in a summer garden' event. At 6-30pm ticket holders can bring a picnic to the Garden of 3, Manor Court and listen to the local Jazz group. At 7-45 there will be a performance of various readings interspersed by Folk music and song. In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Village Institute. Tickets for this are £5 but of the 60 only 3 remain unsold though if the performance is in the garden there will be a limited number on sale on the gate. This will not be the case if in the Village Hall.
On September 7th there will be the 'Celebration of Skills Day which includes four competitive Shows for adults the Village Flower Show, The Vegetable Show, The Craft Show, The Cookery Show and for children the Childrens Plant Craft Exhibition and the Fancy Dress Walkabout. All are open to villagers and outsiders alike and Cups and Certificates are there for the winning. There is a Booklet of Show Schedules out now on sale at The Galleon Stores that gives full details and entry forms for all the shows. In addition there is the Demonstration event with lace making , cookery and woodturning, The Plant and Produce Stall, the Pantry Stall, the Mini Flower Festival in the Barn Chapel followed by Songs of Praise. There are homemade refreshments all day in the Barn Hall. In fact a very good day out.
Galmpton Floral Days 2008
June 8th Open Gardens Day
SEPTEMBER 7th
The first, Open Gardens Day
in June was an outstanding success
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As its name applies it is a day focusing on celebrating a range of Skills and Crafts.
Skills such as those involved in producing exhibits for the Flower, Vegetable, Craft and Cook's Open Shows or producing products for the Plant and Pantry Stalls.
Crafts such as those demonstrated in the sessions on lace making, spinning, cookery, pole lathe woodturning and creative knot work.
Children have the opportunity to contribute in their Craft exhibition, the Fancy Dress (homemade) Walkabout and the Kids & Family Craft Workshop.
Further skills and crafts are in evidence in the Barn Chapel's Mini Flower Festival and late afternoon Songs of Praise whilst pervading overall will be the creative atmosphere set by the PEG Jazz group improvising in the centre of the village. To ensure the inner man is catered for homemade Refreshments will be available all day.
A day when all ages can be involved in
celebrating Skills
Copies of the The Programme of events booklet are available in the Galleon Stores and the Village Salon. This gives all details of where-what-when and free entry to all Show venues and Demonstration events. If you haven't entered for the shows yet a few copies of the Booklet of Show Schedules with Entry Forms are still available at Galleon Stores but TAKE NOTE :
CLOSING DATE for Show Entry Forms is Friday 5th September
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Participation in the Medicare Premium Payment Program is optional. First you must enroll in Medicare, then submit your request to CalSTRS.
Enroll in Medicare
To enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office.
If Social Security says you are not qualified, not eligible or do not have enough credits to receive Medicare Part A premium-free, you may purchase Medicare Parts A and B.
Initial Enrollment Period
You may sign up for Medicare Part A and B during your initial enrollment period, which:
- Begins three months before the month you turn 65.
- Ends three months after the month you turn 65.
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If you do not enroll in Medicare Part A and B during the Initial Enrollment Period, you can sign up during the Medicare General Enrollment Period.
- January 1 through March 31 of each year.
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- You may be charged penalties for late enrollment into Medicare. CalSTRS cannot pay these penalties for you.
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This period is available if you are eligible for Medicare and waited to enroll in Medicare because you or your spouse was actively working and had group health plan coverage through an employer. You can sign up for Medicare either:
- Any time you are still covered by an employer group health plan, through you or your spouse's current employment, or
- During the eight months following the month that the group health plan ends, or when the employment ends (whichever is first).
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You will receive a Notice of Medicare Premium Payment Due (Medicare bill) from CMS. After you receive the Medicare bill:
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Review the Medicare Premium Payment Program packet for more detailed information and a Medicare Payment Authorization form.
It is not unusual to get a second Medicare bill with past due premiums. Do not pay the Medicare bill. If you receive a Termination or Delinquent notice, contact CalSTRS immediately.
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180 pages
Visual Ethics addresses the need for critical thinking and ethical behavior among professionals responsible for visual messages in photography and photojournalism, film, and digital media. From the author of Photojournalism: An Ethical Approach, published more than 20 years ago, this book goes beyond photojournalism ethics. It discusses crucial contemporary concerns, including persuasion, stereotyping, global perspectives, graphic design decisions, multimedia production, social media, and more. Written for an ever-growing discipline, author Paul Martin Lester gives serious ethical consideration to the complex field of visual communication.
1. Introduction
2. New Photography and Video
3. Point-of-View
4. Design Ethics
5. Alternative Storytelling
6. Strategic Influences
7. Screened Media
8. Emerging Media
9. Social Media
10. Changing Business Models
11. Global Perspectives
12. Editing Challenges
13. Citizen Journalism and Activism
14. Conclusion
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The exchange lasted about 20 minutes and it took place in the main conference room of my Church. The persons present were I, Pastor William Lowry and two Secret Service agents; one male and one female. The dialogue was for the most part between me and the male agent, a man of about 35 years with a shaven head that indicates either excessive vanity or a personality disorder who I will call Kojak.
The female Secret Service agent was a blond and very attractive, about 30 years in age who largely remained silent and was likely wearing a recording device and carrying a small caliber gun on her person who I'll call Madonna. This was Kojak's bodyguard and witness for court should the need arise.
The interview opened with a five minute monologue by Kojak in which the reason for the meeting was changed from its original purpose of closing my case to a request for tri-monthly personal contact with the members of the Secret Service. It is interesting to note that it is a felony under federal law for a person interviewed by a federal agent to make false statements; unfortunately it is not a felony for agents to lie to the public.
When the Kojak finally fell silent, I launched into my standard argument about the reasons why I would never cooperate with the Secret Service (1) The massive violations of my constitutional rights at the outset of my case in 1994 (2) The fact that legally speaking my case ended on June 26, 2001. (3) The attempt by the Secret Service to have me placed illegally in a mental institution for life while a political prisoner at FCI BUTNER, North Carolina. (4) Secret Service harassment after my release from prison that resulted in me losing several good jobs. (5) The fact that the Secret Service has grown into a latter day Praetorian Guard that represents a clear danger to ordinary citizens and may present a challenge to those it is charged with protection as has been proven over many years of Secret Service oppressive and illegal actions.
Kojak then stated that he was not here to debate the merits of my case, but said that he believed it should be closed and that my threat status lowered. He related that I was a "Class III" individual: In SS Insider Language a "Class III" is deemed to be a high national security threat to the United States. To my best knowledge I am the only such person with this classification at large; the others are locked up in various federal prisons, high security mental institutions, or dead.
My response was to note once again that the SS had committed many offenses against my person including a vain attempt to have me illegally placed in a mental institution for life and injected with drugs that were designed to cloud my mind and perhaps to destroy my rational thought process. This type of treatment of a political prisoner has ominous parallels with the perversion of mental health care in the former Soviet Union where dissents were frequently injected with dangerous drugs in order to "cure" them of their dislike of communism.
Kojak responded that he was an "honest" cop who would never lie or commit illegal acts, and again that he was not at this meeting to debate the merits of my case, but thought that it would be best if I just went along with the program met with him every several months. He repeated his mantra once again that my case should be closed.
I could see by this point that Kojak was "stuck on stupid" so my response was to state the obvious: that the Secret Service by its actions against me over the last decade proved that it had declared war on me. Thus, my logical reaction was to accept the situation and to adopt a profile of active defense against the Secret Service. I went on to say that I have nothing personal against any member of the Secret Service, as indeed in the old days of the Cold War I had nothing against officers and agents of the Soviet KGB and GRU which were my opposition, but that I considered all Secret Service agents my enemies and members of a different army. I would take no offensive measures other than legal challenges and an active campaign in the Media. I noted that my case had much in common with THE DREYFES AFFAIR in France of about 100 years ago in which an innocent French officer was court martial and sent to Devil's Island because of perjury and other crimes committed against him by French investigators and judges, and I went on to say that there were many ominous parallels in my case and that of Captain Dreyfes who was freed because of the public outrage of the French people when the real facts of the case were at last published. I when on to conclude that if the details of my case were ever published in THE WASHINGTON TIMES or other major media outlet the resulting uproar would call in question the actions of the Secret Service and perhaps ruin the careers of many of its agents.
Kojak replied that he would be setting home and watching such a thing happen on FOX NEWS or CNN drinking a beer in his easy chair knowing that he was an "honest" cop who never told a lie and could never be indicted or sent to prison.
My response was to inform him that he could not use the color of law to escape his personal responsibility for illegal actions as it was a long established legal principle that when given a illegal order by a superior officer the subordinate did not have to carry it out: This important principle was established at the Nuremberg trial after WW II when the indicted German Secret Service officers attempted to use it as a legal defense. Hence the two SS agents had in my humble committed a felony in that they were both armed and did not receive express permission from the church to enter the property with guns. I would note that it has long been established that a church is the House of God and a Palace of Peace where all weapons are left outside the boundary of the church property.
Kojak then noted that I had not been cooperative with other Secret Service agents in the past and that one agent by the name of "Tom" had been the victim of an aggressive verbal attack launched by me. He repeated the mantra once again concerning his Eagle Scout level of honesty that concluded with the statement, "I would never lie in the Lord's House." This remark coming from a man who misrepresented the purpose of the meeting in order to get an interview with me that would have otherwise been impossible.
I informed the hopelessly delusional and ignorant Kojak once again that legally speaking my case was closed on June 26, 2001; that I served the required prison sentence; that I served out the three year Parole; that I had committed no crimes and obeyed the letter of the law without fail. I once again repeated my mantra that I considered Secret Service agents such as himself enemies that I viewed with the same contempt I viewed the KGB in the Cold War days when I was a soldier in Military Intelligence in Berlin. I end my diatribe with the remark, "You know I don't even consider you an American!"
Madonna gasped in shock. I suppose the truth can be shocking to certain individuals. I would hope my remark started her thinking about the wisdom of her career choice. I continued, "What you should do right now is to resign from the Secret Service." But if I had been more quick witted I would have also added, "And throw your guns and badges into the trash can. Go with Rev Lowry to the Chapel and confess your sins and throw yourself on the altar of Jesus Christ and be reborn."
I looked at my watch and the time was 2:30 P.M. The interview had lasted only about 20 minutes but it seemed much longer. I made an excuse and left in the conference room, but in truth I could have remained there much longer. I haven't talked to William Lowry yet about what happened after I departed. The Christian and the Romantic in me hopes that the Kojak and Madonna would have done as I have suggested, however, the Realist in me knows that these individuals have sold their souls to Satan for a paycheck, the federal Credit Union, free medical and dental, 401K plan and 30 days paid vacation a year.
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Church discipline is often observed more by its absence than by its application. Of course no one likes to have to apply church discipline. It causes great grief and sorrow in the church, and those who are responsible for applying it are often very cast down about having to do so.
But it is a mark of a weak church when discipline is neglected, and of a strong church when it is lovingly but firmly applied.
If a church member or leader falls morally, especially if it becomes known publicly, it causes grief to the Lord, mars the church testimony, and sets a bad example. If the matter is not dealt with others may think the matter is unimportant and may be tempted to sin in a similar manner. Also the church is seen to be weak.
The causes of discipline are many and varied. They range from lack of attendance at church to serious public moral misdemeanours or doctrinal errors.
It is wise to have the causes and procedures of church discipline spelled out in the church constitution. At the very least relevant scripture passages should be cited. If these details are not laid down in the constitution of the church the way is left open to very subjective judgments and wide variation in application.
Many years ago a minister sought to dismiss an adulteress privately, thinking to avoid scandal and great upset in the church. The miscreant sued him successfully on the grounds that he had not followed church procedure. So whatever procedure is laid down must be followed.
If statements are to be made in a church meeting they should be typed out and read so that an accurate copy is retained in case of further complications.
Always the ultimate goal is the restoration of the offender, but this is not always attainable, at least in the short term. Sanctions may vary from private admonition, through public rebuke, suspension from the Lord's table, or from church membership for a period, through to complete excommunication. Whatever decision is made the church needs to be kept informed and warned against speaking of these things outside the church. (Matthew 18:15-20).


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Techniques On How To Stay Youthful Longer
The growing older process is something that has the power to cause anxiety and concern in the minds of almost anyone. However, with the proper information, it is possible to grow older with confidence and hope. Take advantage of the advice contained in this article, and you can look forward to experiencing what may turn out to be the very best time in your life.
Take every opportunity that you have to tell the people that you love that you love them. You do not want to have any regrets on your deathbed about not telling a certain person that you loved them when you had the chance. Let them all know you care while you can.
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Depression is a "hidden" risk for developing osteoporosis. Cortisol is a stress-related hormone related to depression that depletes the bones of minerals. Studies have shown that women with depression have lower bone density in their spines and hips. So, if you're feeling down, see your doctor to find out if you have depression.
Take the time to be grateful for the things that you have in your life. Each day before you get out of bed, stop and think about at least five things that you are thankful for. This can be your heath, family, friends or any other little thing that you appreciate in life.
In order to look young and slow down the aging process, it is necessary that you eat good amounts of fruits, daily. Like vegetables, fruits contain antioxidants that help your body with hydration. Another thing that fruits have is vitamin C, which helps you to maintain very radiant looking skin.
A great tip for healthy aging is to see your doctor regularly. Your doctor has the same goal as you - keeping your body in optimum health. By taking the time to have regular check-ups, you can usually catch small health problems before they turn into big health issues. It is also important to schedule regular eye and dental exams too.
Make sure you're keeping hydrated. Your body relies heavily on water and if you're not getting enough of it, your skin is the first part of your body to suffer. This can lead to dry, lifeless skin and premature wrinkles. Not only that, but it can lead to internal problems as well. So make sure you're drinking enough water each day!
To age gracefully, remember to include safety into your life. By putting safety first, you increase your odds of living longer. You will also be a living example to your children and grandchildren that safety matters. Always wear your seat belt when traveling in a car. Wear a helmet when riding your bike. Use smoke detectors in your house and change its batteries regularly. By just using common sense, you can reduce the risk of accidents, which could injure your body or even cause death.
Stop destructive behaviors. If you are still smoking and drinking heavily, now is the time to stop. Getting older means that a lot of body functions begin to slow down, including those things that protect you from the harmful things you do to your body. You'll feel much better if you stick to those activities that enhance your health instead of take it away.
As you age, continue learning. It has never been easier to enroll in a community college or take classes online. You are never too old to take up a new hobby, study a foreign language, understand statistics, learn about quantum physics or learn anything of interest to you. Lifelong learning will keep your mind sharp and give you goals.
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Growing Older well depends on knowing the right time to step back from some things. You have always cleaned the chimney yourself. Now perhaps, it is time to let a professional do it. It may make you feel incompetent, but you must get over that. You don't want to risk a fall and be laid up for weeks or months, trying to heal. There is wisdom in doing as much as you can do and knowing your limitations.
Make friends. Go out and meet new people. This will help bring a sense of newness to your life that you may be lacking, as well as give you new experiences to look forward to. Making new friends can have a wonderful effect on your mental attitude, as well as give you more activities to do.
Focus on your support network as you age to prevent a sense of loneliness or isolation. Spend time with your friends and family whenever possible, whether it is a lunch date or a chat on the telephone. Connecting with your family and friends can serve to offset depression or loneliness, especially as your personal family situation may be changing.
Menopause is a fact of life for getting older women. There are many different ways to help relieve the symptoms of menopause and what works for one woman may not work for another. The best thing that you can do is mentally prepare yourself and convince yourself that it is a natural transition that every woman experiences. This will get you in the right frame of mind to deal with menopause.
Have the seasonal flu vaccine every year. As you get older, you will become more susceptible to illnesses, including the flu. The flu can also do more damage on an older body. So to stay healthy throughout that November-April flu season, have a flu shot every year, preferably in September or October.
Having your blood pressure checked on a regular basis is a necessity to living longer and keeping healthy. Many people are unaware of their high blood pressure, yet it is a significant risk factor in stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. If you are found to have high blood pressure take your medications that are prescribed; exercise, quit smoking, and maintain proper body weight to reduce your risks.
This article has not only provided some great tips on how to decrease getting older problems, but also has given some insight on how to stop problems from ever occurring. There is no limit as to when you can start to prepare for happy and healthy golden years. However, do not use age as an excuse to make you feel or look like anything less than you want to be.
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Bonus Points Episode 78: American Horror Story: Trump
Bonus Points is "the number one podcast on the internet" where two best friends, myself and Roger Pokorny get together every week to talk about the latest happenings in entertainment (source: @rogformer, 2016).
Hmmmm, how do I put this? Well…Donald Trump has been elected to be the next President of the United States. I think the title of this episode sums that up. (Also, us talking about President Elect Trump and American Horror Story in the same week is purely coincidental. God have mercy.)
Also, we're trying something new. With the link bellow you can download the MP3 directly (ctrl+s), or you can choose to listen with the media player below, and I am making it my personal goal to get this podcast on iTunes within the next few weeks. Thank you for your continued support.
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The series, which was previously titled 'Paige & Frankie' when it was ordered to pilot in May - revolves around two 13-year-old best friends, Paige and Frankie, who write funny songs and create music videos for their online channel, titled 'Bizaardvark', which has amassed 10,000 subscribers. The amateur musicians get to work from a creative studio space that they hope will take their videos to the next level. In their cool new environment, and with the help of family and friends, the girls will embark on a series of comedic adventures in their quest to become online stars.
The cast includes newcomers Olivia Rodrigo and Madiso Hu who will star as the titular Paige and Frankie, respectively. The series was created by Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman, recent graduates of Disney Channel's inaugural Storyteller's program, which is designed to develop the next generation of creators and writers for kids, tween and family programming,
'Bizaardvark' returns to familiar territory for Disney Channel, who, since the premiere of High School Musical a decade ago, have found immeasurable success in music-based content. Series such as 'Hannah Montana', which catapulted Miley Cyrus to superstardom, 'Shake It Up', which still holds the record for the largest audience for a series premiere on the network and also brought K.C. Undercover star Zendaya and Bella Thorne into the spotlight. Not to mention 'Austin & Ally', which will conclude in early 2016 after its current fourth season.
Disney Channel is also behind huge made-for-TV musical franchises including the Demi Lovato/Jonas Brothers flick 'Camp Rock', and the most recent 'Teen Beach Movie' franchise. The network also premiered musical-fairy-tale 'Descendants' earlier this year to rave reviews and high ratings.
Production on 'Bizaardvark' begins in early 2016 and is set to
premiere in summer 2016.
UPDATE: Bizaardvark will premiere on June 24 @ 9:45pm after Adventures in Babysitting.
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A friend recently poured her heart out on social media to set the record straight with the world, no cherry on top. She told her heartfelt story with truth, simplicity, honour and open-hearted vulnerability.
She inspired me to be real and true, in a way that makes me vulnerable and leaves me open.. Yes, I did just say vulnerable and open, and they aren't the two weakest words in this blog, they're the strongest. Here's why..
I am as guilty as the next person of sugar-coating life and making out that everything is well in my world. It seems to be acceptable these days to downplay heartache and pain and promote joy, fun and celebrate the wins in our life. I truly believe that it is important to be optimistic and hopeful, and happiness is a great thing. We are often bombarded with negativity – why would we add to it on social platforms?
I'm all up for inspirational quotes, success stories and motivation too, but I also sincerely wish we could all validate our experience of the other side every once in a while..
I'm talking about the side that finds us crying in despair because our day was completely overwhelming. The side of us that hurts so much that we just can't take one more thing, the side of us that is lonely, struggling, tired beyond belief, imperfect, broken, uninspired, disconnected, saddened, angry or scared.. Why? Because this side of us is our greatest teacher, and holds the key to deep learning and growth.
So I have been wondering – how do I add one more health and wellness website to the stream of perfect women promoting good health and fortune, when in the past month I have probably felt all of those seemingly negative states I wrote above?
How can I be a 'wellness icon' when I don't crave kale or meditate for an hour a day or when I've given up sugar twice last year? I struggle mentally, emotionally and physically on a regular basis with psoriasis, I take strong medication for migraines when I need to. I sometimes make bad emotional decisions. I don't have the perfect lifestyle, the perfect body, or pictures of me worshiping the sun at the beach and I certainly don't live my life in a perpetual state of happiness, as some would have you believe.
I AM HUMAN. Ta daa! And you know what? You are too.
I've come to realise that we all have similar struggles, similar problems in the world, similar lifestyle choices to make and we're all subjected to the same messages in the media (if you watch it anymore). You don't need another vision of perfection sitting on a soap box preaching about how to live well. Like me, you're probably searching for someone to say that it's ok to live life imperfectly and do your best. It is ok to try and fail and get up and try again, the key is to find and truly value the beautiful lessons in the struggles.
The health and wellness industry sells images of beauty, perfection, of people 'living the dream', of people who never seem to struggle or have bad days..
It's JUST. NOT. REAL. AND – it just makes us feel bad, like we'll never be good enough unless we look a certain way or live a bright and shiny dream life with perfect hair and makeup and boho chic. It keeps us small and promotes a brand full of unsupportive messages and 'I can never be that beautiful, organic, rich, together, tanned or gorgeous on my yoga mat' kind of self-talk. We're so bedazzled by it that we forget to stop and take a look at exactly what it is we want in our lives.
My point is, we could all meditate more, eat better, stress less, live more.. But we don't need to whip ourselves with "not-good-enoughs", there's far too much of being hard on ourselves happening already.
I am proud to be perfectly imperfect. Will you join me and put yourself out there in real and vulnerable ways? Are you willing to live life your way, to learn and make mistakes, over and over again, each time growing more connected to yourself and the world and wiser for living?
I don't have the NutriBullet, err.. I mean Magic bullet, and you don't need one either because true happiness comes from appreciating the value in living every day with its ups and downs. The rest isn't real remember?
If you're not willing to do some work on yourself and prefer magic pills, this is not the place for you (sorry, I'm giving up sugar again so I couldn't coat that sentence).
If you want more energy, true self-knowledge, focus, passion and purpose and are willing to create it, you're in the right place. Here you can learn about wellness that isn't about reaching a state of perfection. True wellness is about living each day, wholeheartedly using all parts of you to experience your life, your way, with your unique recipe for living.
Take inspiration here when you need it, show your true self, give others permission to do the same, and we can all begin to heal and grow in authentic ways.
So as I begin to grow roots in my new venture, I want to set the tone by committing to not only writing about why life is great but by also talking about the struggles in ways that we can all relate to and learn from. I want you to know that I will do my very best to also use vulnerable, open, wounded and raw parts of myself to learn, grow and teach, hopefully inspire and motivate you to also embrace all parts of your beautiful self.
To finish, here's 5 quick ways to be real..
1. Recognise that you're not perfect and love yourself anyway. ALL parts of yourself, including, and most importantly the raw emotional vulnerabilities.
2. When you catch those "Not good enoughs" creeping in, switch to expansive "possibility" thinking instead.
3. Enjoy life! Go to your favourite coffee shop and eat that piece of cake and enjoy it.. revel in it and be thankful. Do something you love every day because the dishes can wait.
4. Get into nature. Go for a walk, feel the sunshine on your face, take deep breaths, get wet and blown about. Nature is messy too and being in it will help you remember your perfectly imperfect human nature and help you to feel ALIVE.
5. Practice random acts of kindness – being kind to others for no reason serves to make people feel surprised, and may just restore their (and your) faith in human kind.
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My Dynamic Wellness course offers practical ways to live authentically. We go much deeper into wellness than diet and exercise, so you can begin to acknowledge all the parts that make you beautiful, happy, healthy and unique. Come on a journey and create a deeply fulfilling life, YOUR WAY.
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Bega District Letters to the Editor, April 13
Development ire
I can't believe my eyes when I look out over the lagoon on East St. Council has done a great job cleaning up this area, planting trees and generally making it an environmental asset to the neighbourhood.
Recently trucks have been rolling in, unloading fill and obviously preparing the site for development. No erosion bunting has been put in place and the fill almost encroaches on the natural watercourse that feeds in to the lagoon.
What was council thinking when it approved this development? The blocks of land surely must be in a flood zone and I wonder what the repercussions of that will be?
Jan Robilliard, Bega
Seeing red on green slip
The NSW government 's refund for overcharged green slip charges appears to be nothing more than a public scam.
After first spending an inordinate time registering with Service NSW (not the easiest!), and having then been informed by its website I was likely to receive around $73 and $84 for each of two green slips that was due to me, I tried to claim (which, curiously, can only be done at night!)
Yes, I would receive refunds – but just $20.14 and $27.45 for each of these vehicles.
I tried to contact Service NSW to ask them to explain the discrepancy. Sorry, we only take phone calls during the day, and not at night! Sack whoever set up this nonsensical system, I suggest. And immediately sack the ministers who approved this nonsensical system, I suggest.
If I am due a total of around $157, send it to me and make it easy for me to claim. If I am only due $45.59, then why have you suggested I am owed more?
Any private company or organisation peddling as much false information as has Service NSW would be subject to significant penalties. Service NSW and its minister should be hit with the same penalties.
Peter Lacey, Quaama
Pulling together
We have learned, over 38 years, that Tathra people can pull together when necessary, and now, after reading John and Kerry's thank you letter, realise we must even think the same. But then there is an old saying – "if you live with someone long enough you grow like them".
The Little family would like to echo all of the Gardiner family's comments. And that includes Tinker our 14 year old foxie. And what is it the youngsters do to get the message out? Something like #ThankyouBega.
(And we have also been telling everybody to stop buying the Telegraph!)
Rob and Val Little, Tathra
Public scandals
We often hear about drugs being interspersed on our shores and drug houses being raided by the police. The perpetrators are usually locked up without bail before facing the courts and if found guilty spend quite a while behind bars. We are lucky in Australia – instead of serving time some other countries impose the death penalty.
One of the most talked about topics at the moment is the tampering of a cricket ball. Ball tampering has been going on for years. In this case the players were caught red handed and a penalty imposed.
The latest scandal is about (quote from the Daily Telegraph) "Labor MPs are using a little known allowance for newspaper and magazines to funnel thousands of taxpayer dollars to a union backed think tank run by Bill Shorten's former adviser".
Like the unknown drugs finishing up on our streets and the unknown cricket ball tampering, is there any other unknown scandal looming in the Labor Party. It's a pity Mike Kelly is involved.
One would think the scandal should be investigated by the police and the necessary action taken. Of course the former will not happen, the five members will simply say they have no knowledge of the affair and just put it down to an administration error. The untouchable element kicks in.
Keith Beresford, Nowra
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The first draft of Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0 is now available to review.
Scope of Technical Requirements
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"Required" Capabilities
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"Reported" Capabilities
The DLC will report on the presence or absence of, type, and/or characteristics of each Reported capability for qualified systems. While systems are not required to include these capabilities, a successful application will provide information on the presence or absence of these capabilities and their characteristics. Key information provided by the manufacturer will be published on the QPL.
Additional Requirements
In order for an applicant to claim a capability listed in Tables 1 and 2, the manufacturer's customer literature must specify that the system has the capability, with instructions for how to configure and/or use this feature.
"Customer Available Information":
"Customer available" means the documentation is a finished product available publicly on a website, and/or included with the product packaging, and/or provided to the customer upon request. It should not be a document produced for the sole purpose of obtaining DLC qualification without further use for customers. The DLC reserves the right to accept, reject, or require changes to documentation to satisfy this requirement. Any documentation provided to the DLC will be used for the purpose of verifying compliance with DLC Technical Requirements and will not be made available publicly or distributed.
The following capabilities from Table 1 and 2 are exempt from this requirement:
- Continuous Dimming
- Individual Addressability
- Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC, integrated)
- Networking
- Startup and Configuration Party
- Type of User Interface
The DLC requires a minimum warranty of at least 5 years for all components of the system addressed by the requirements, with the exception of software, on-premises computer server, and cloud service. An optional warranty extension to 5 years is acceptable in meeting this requirement, however the QPL will identify that an extended warranty must be purchased to meet the requirements.
Commercial Availability and Verification:
All systems must be fully commercially available, able to be purchased, with complete, final documentation and literature readily available on the manufacturer's website before they can be listed. The DLC requires that a qualified system has been installed and operated successfully in at least one actual field installation. The DLC will verify this through a case study and/or a customer reference. See the Application Form for more information.
System Overview Presentation:
As part of the Application Review Process, the DLC requires a system overview to be presented via webinar or in-person to the DLC. See the Application Form for more information. For annual re-listings of a previously qualified system,where a recording of a prior presentation is available and the system has not changed extensively, this requirement may be waived or shortened.
All requirements documents, including the Application Form, Instructions, and supporting documentation can be found on the DLC website here.
Energy Monitoring Plan
In V4.0, to be released June 1, 2019, Energy Monitoring will become a required capability. Manufacturers will report the method of monitoring (direct or calculated), and the accuracy of measurement that is direct.
In V5.0, to be released June 1, 2020, calculated methodologies will not be accepted as meeting the energy monitoring requirement unless supported by a new ANSI standard that specifies the accuracy of the methodology. If an ANSI standard to support the methodology is not developed, then only direct measurement methods will be accepted and manufacturers will self-report the accuracy of the direct measurement method.
Cybersecurity Plan
In V3.0, compliance is reported with cybersecurity standards including the following:
- ANSI UL 2900-1 for components, available for purchase:
- https://standardscatalog.ul.com/standards/en/standard_2900-1_1
- Product certifications are available from certification bodies including UL and Intertek
- Lab accreditations to self-certify may also be available from UL
- Certifications available from ISASecure, http://www.isasecure.org/en-US/
- IEC 62443-3-3 for systems, available for purchase: https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/7033
- IEC 62443-4-2 for components (an extension of -3-3)
- Mature draft, not published yet
- IEC 62443-4-1, -2-1, and -2-2 for manufacturers
- ISO 27000 family for manufacturers, available for purchase:
- NIST IoT Cybersecurity Framework
In V4.0, to be released June 1, 2019, compliance with a list of applicable cybersecurity standards will be reported. The stakeholder input process for V4.0 will propose how components, systems, and/or manufacturers must be certified, and to which standard(s), in order to claim this optional capability.
In V5.0, cybersecurity compliance, as outlined in V4.0 from 2019, will be required on June 1, 2020.
The DLC revises the Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements annually, with final revisions completed on June 1 of each year. Each manufacturer must requalify and relist a system each year with the annual Technical Requirements revision schedule.
Annual Revisions and Grace Period
Grace Period Policy: A twelve month listing grace period will be provided for systems that have been qualified under a previous version of the Technical Requirements, but do not meet revised requirements. These systems can be requalified and listed under the previous version of the Technical Requirements. This will allow a period of one year to develop an updated or new system that can be submitted for evaluation according to the most current Technical Requirements.
Table 1 – Interior Lighting SystemsTable 1 provides a Summary of "Required" and "Reported" System Capabilities for Interior Lighting Systems.
'Required' Interior System Capabilities
'Reported' Interior System Capabilities
Table 2 – Exterior Lighting Systems
Table 2 provides a Summary of "Required" and "Reported" System Capabilities for Exterior Lighting Systems.
'Required' Exterior System Capabilities
'Reported' Exterior System Capabilities
Table 3: Capability and Requirement Definitions
Table 3 provides the detailed definitions for each capability or technical requirement. This Table applies to both Interior and Exterior, except where noted. Please note that the Application Form specifies in more detail what information the DLC requires from manufacturers for each capability and what information will be published on the QPL.
|Networking of Luminaires and Devices
|The capability of individual luminaires and control devices to exchange digital data with other luminaires and control devices on the system. This capability is required at the room, space, or area level, but not at the whole building level or beyond (e.g. non-lighting systems, or the internet).
|Occupancy Sensing
|The capability to affect the operation of lighting equipment based upon detecting the presence or absence of people in a space or exterior environment.
Exterior systems must include either Occupancy Sensing or Traffic Sensing. They may include both, but that is not required.
|Traffic Sensing
|The capability to affect the operation of lighting or other equipment based upon detecting the presence or absence of moving vehicles in an area.
Systems may satisfy this requirement through External Systems Integration as described below in lieu of in-system sensors if another source of data is used for presence or absence detection.
Exterior systems must include either Occupancy Sensing or Traffic Sensing. They may include both, but that is not required.
|Daylight Harvesting / Photocell Control
|The capability to automatically affect the operation of lighting or other equipment based on the amount of daylight and/or ambient light that is present in a space, area, or exterior environment. This capability is typically called Daylight Harvesting for Interior systems, and Photocell Control for Exterior systems.
|High-End Trim*
|The capability to set the maximum light output to a less-than-maximum state of an individual or group of luminaires at the time of installation or commissioning. High-End Trim must be field reconfigurable. This capability is distinct from automatic compensation for lumen depreciation, which automatically increases output as a system operates over time.
*While the DLC specifically requires "High-End Trim", some manufacturers refer to this capability as "Task Tuning" or "Tuning" within their system interfaces. Refer to NEMA LSD 64-2014 for definitions of Lighting Controls Terminology.
|The capability to group luminaires and form unique lighting control zones for a control strategy via software-defined means, and not via physical configuration of mechanical or electrical installation details (e.g. wiring).
Interior: Zoning is required for Occupancy Sensing, High End Trim, and Daylight Harvesting control strategies except for systems that feature Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC) capabilities as defined in these requirements under "Reported Capabilities", in which case zoning is only required for Occupancy Sensing and High-End Trim control strategies.
Exterior: Zoning is required for High End Trim
|Luminaire and Device Addressability
|The ability to uniquely identify and/or address each individual luminaire, sensor, controller, and user interface device in the lighting system, allowing for configuration and re-configuration of devices and control zones independent of electrical circuiting.
|Continuous Dimming
|The capability of a control system to provide control with sufficient resolution in output (100+ steps) to support light level changes perceived as smooth (as opposed to step dimming with a small number of discrete light levels).
|Control Persistence
|The capability of a networked lighting control system's lowest-level ("edge device") luminaire controllers to execute three energy saving strategies (occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and high-end trim) at a room-level, or finer, resolution in the absence of communications with the next higher networked element in the system's topology.
|The capability to automatically affect the operation of lighting equipment based on time of day. Scheduling capability is Reported for Interior systems and Required for Exterior systems. Exterior systems are required to have event scheduling, and "astronomical" scheduling functionality for sunrise and sunset programming, based on geographical location and time of year.
|Energy Monitoring
|The capability of a system to report the energy consumption of a luminaire and/or a group of luminaires. The use of energy monitoring on dedicated lighting circuits is also acceptable. The method by which the system implements this capability must be clearly described, including whether the data is based on direct measurements of current as a function of time ("direct"); or on records of dimming control signals as functions of time, combined with nominal wattage or other calculated methodologies that do not directly measure the current ("calculated"). In addition, the sampling frequency, reporting interval, record duration, and accuracy of reported data must be specified.
|Device Monitoring / Remote Diagnostics
|The capability to monitor, diagnose, and report operational performance including system and/or component failures.
|Type of User Interface
|The type of interface provided by the control system for users to read and adjust control system settings during system start-up, commissioning, and/or ongoing operation.
|Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC, integrated)
|The capability to have a networked occupancy sensor and ambient light sensor installed for each luminaire, and directly integrated or embedded into the luminaire form factor during the luminaire manufacturing process.
In addition to these required integrated components, LLLC systems must have Control Persistence capability as described in this document.
To demonstrate commercial availability of the integrated component options, at least one family, luminaire or kit with integrated control must be verified by DLC. Manufacturers may choose whether or not to list this information publicly on the QPL.
|Personal Control
|The capability for individual users to adjust to their personal preferences, via networked means, the illuminated environment of a light fixture or group on of light fixtures in a specific task area. The publicly available information must clearly describe a control interface for use by a single individual who does not have access to system-wide settings.
A wireless dimmer switch may only be considered a personal control interface if product documentation:
|Load Shedding (Demand Response)
|The capability to reduce the energy consumption of a lighting system, in a pre-defined way, on a temporary basis, in response to a demand response signal. The method by which the system implements this capability must be clearly described in the publicly available reference(s).
|Plug Load Control
|The capability to control the power delivered to receptacles through scheduling or occupancy sensing. The method by which the system implements this capability must be clearly described in the publicly available reference(s).
|External Systems Integration (e.g. BMS, EMS, HVAC, Lighting, API)
|The capability to exchange data with other networked systems such as Building or Energy Management Systems (BMS/EMS), Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, or other Lighting and Building Systems via BACnet, Application Program Interface (API) or other methods. The method, including formats and languages, by which the system implements this capability must be clearly described in the publicy available reference(s).
|Emergency Lighting
|Publicly available documentation illustrating how a system's luminaires connect with an emergency power source.
The QPL will provide the URL(s) for online documentation provided by manufacturers for system designers to refer to. This documentation will identify wiring diagrams, required components, and/or application guides needed to understand design considerations for integrating the system into an emergency lighting system.
|The QPL provides an optional field for system manufacturers to list a link to cybersecurity information of their choice about their system.
In addition, the QPL will identify any components of a system that comply with UL 2900 or IEC 62443; and any manufacturers that comply with ISO 27001, IEC 62443, or the NIST IoT Cybersecurity Framework.
|Color Changing / Tuning
|The capability to alter the output and color of tunable white and/or variable color output luminaires via a dedicated control interface(s). To demonstrate compliance with this capability, the interface(s) must be clearly described in the product literature and allow for at least two CCT settings. These settings may be described in terms of CCT, such as 3000K or 5000K, or simple descriptive terms for the desired setting such as 'Night' or 'Day'. The product literature must also specify installation and configuration requirements to implement this functionality.
|Start-up and Configuration Party
|The QPL will identify the most typical responsible party and their required level of training to start-up and configure the system to the extent that all Required Capabilities are functioning. Documentation is not required.
|The capability of a system to provide two or more pre-programmed light level settings for a group or multiple groups of luminaires to suit multiple activities in a space, and allow for recall of these settings via a switch, control device, or signal from a BMS or API.


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Chrysler's been hyping the new third shift being added to the Toledo, Ohio plant to boost production of the Liberty-platform Dodge Nitro SUV. And no wonder — they're hiring the 750 added workers in Toledo from the pool of UAW workers sitting around in the job bank. That's the type of news that makes the UAW very happy — unlike the news out of the Belvidere, Illinois plant. They'll be adding a third shift, just like Toledo — except with one minor difference.
Every one of the 1,000 new employees working on the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Patriot will be a "temp" worker paid $8-an-hour less than their UAW co-workers. In addition, they'll have two-year contracts and have to wait eight months for health insurance benefits. Despite union leadership agreeing to the addition of the provision in the 2003 labor contract, we're guessing this probably won't go over too well with the 2,650 UAW rank-and-file employees at the factory.
At least their leadership's taking full responsibility. For instance, Bill Parker, president of UAW Local 1700 which covers the Belvidere plant, had this to say about the provision:
"My question is where are all these decisions being made?"
Glad to see the worker bees have someone they can count on to stick by their decisions — no matter how difficult.
Chrysler hires all-temps third shift at Ill. plant [Detroit News]
Breaking! GM Doing The Churn N' Burn — Hiring Temps To Replace Union Workers [internal]


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Commercial Manager BE181
Job added: 5 December 2016
Salary : £Competitive + bonus + benefits
Location : Northern Home CountiesNorthern Home Counties
Job Type : Permanent
Reference : BE181
Company : Copeland Select
Contact : Hannah Mcilvennie
Email : email@example.com
Our client manufactures world-leading measurement and navigation systems primarily for the automotive industry. As a result of continued success and growth they have an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This role will hold responsibility for the selection, management and optimization of sales representatives on an international basis.
This role is a key role within the business and offers the opportunity to work closely with the external representatives, international customers, support engineers and wider team to shape future sales strategy. The role requires a commercially astute salesperson with previous experience of managing a network of representatives or distributors.
Responsibilities include:
- Achieving sales targets through the ongoing recruitment, training and development of a motivated network of representatives.
- Developing detailed strategic plans per territory to maintain and grow business in current and potential markets.
- Managing forecasting and pipeline.
- Attending exhibitions and trade shows, following up leads accordingly.
- Servicing key accounts directly and carrying out quarterly business reviews.
Key skills & Experience required
- Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent in a science, engineering, marketing or business management subject.
- Experience selling a technical product, ideally on a European or International basis.
- Previous experience of recruiting and managing distributors, representatives or having line management responsibility for a sales team.
- A polished, tenacious approach showing commercial judgement.
- Mandarin or Japanese language skills beneficial but by no means essential.
In return our client offers a competitive annual salary and sales bonus. The nature of this role will involve regular international travel, predominately to East Asia.
How To Apply
To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter to Hannah Mcilvennie at Copeland Automotive Recruitment.
Copeland are experts in executive search and selection in the Automotive Sector. We work for Automotive Manufacturers, Marketing Agencies, Finance Companies, Leasing Companies, and a wide range of Automotive Suppliers including: Parts, Warranty, Aftersales & IT. Based in the UK, we recruit, sales, marketing, dealer development, operations, analyst, planning and managerial roles. Copeland operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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The hat is too big. The man is too small. His animus for the military remains unabated.
Obama is a deeply flawed commander-in-chief, who believes in a Post Modern America, under whose guidance the battlefield and war have been named 'overseas contingency areas' and he has no stomach to fight a war on terror.
No matter how tough he talks or who he bullies, his 'small' hidden persona is always there, and much of America now views Obama as ineffective.
Americans can now clearly see the C.I.C. is naked and that just like the picture the hat does not fit.
A recent publication of an article in Rolling Stone resulted in the resignation of General Stanley McChrystal over off color and disparaging comments of both Eikenberry and Ambassador Holder.
The article written by the Pentagon embedded writer from Rolling Stone can be found here. It is difficult to understand why career officers would be so careless. http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/17390/119236
McChrystal voted for Obama. McChrystal was the architect of the planned surge in Afghanistan. Obama waited for for months to respond to his request for troops, and we are still not at the requested surge strength. He is a storied Black Ops Ranger and his unit was responsible for many of the great successes and captures in Iraq. McChrystal is also responsible for many of the varying difficult rules of engagement. The rules of engagement are equal in their lunacy to the infamous novel and movie, Catch 22.
From: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/mcchrystals-real-offense-96873364.html
..."One soldier shows me the list of new regulations the platoon was given. "Patrol only in areas that you are reasonably certain that you will not have to defend yourselves with lethal force," the laminated card reads. For a soldier who has traveled halfway around the world to fight, that's like telling a cop he should only patrol in areas where he knows he won't have to make arrests. "Does that make any f–king sense?" Pfc. Jared Pautsch. "We should just drop a f–king bomb on this place. You sit and ask yourself: What are we doing here?"
The commander in Chief (despite what he said in the Whitehouse Rose Garden ) happily accepted McChrystal's reassignment, and did not offer him a reassignment or another position, in effect forcing a proud warriors retirement. In effect sending a loud message to the upper ranks of the military.
Good field generals are hard to come by, and the bench is not deep. The likely choice, to fill this big gap and who Obama Maximus called to rescue our efforts in Afghanistan, is none other than the Commander of Centcom, Four Star General Petraeus, author of the surge in Iraq.
This is a demotion for the Centcom Commander and will require him to fill both positions.
Before the elections, MoveOn.org ran an infamous insulting full page ad in the New York Times.
Here is both a quote lifted from a hearing where Senator Obama gives Petreaus a lecture http://thefaithfulskeptic.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/barack-obama-raises-the-bar/
and it can seen in this You tube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9wtAqXq7Sg&feature=player_embedded
"..It is to suggest that if the American people and the Congress had understood then that after devoting $1 trillion, which is what this thing optimistically will end up having cost, thousands of American lives, the creation of an environment in which Al Qaida in Iraq
could operate because it didn't exist prior to our invasion, that we have increased terrorist recruitment around the world, that Iran has been strengthened, that bin Laden and Al Qaida are stronger than at any time since 2001, and that the process of Iraqi reconstruction and their standard of living would continue to be lower than it was pre- invasion, that if that had been the deal, I think most people would have said that's a bad deal, that does not make sense, that does not serve the United States' strategic interests.
And so I think that some of the frustration you hear from some of the questioners is that we have now set the bar so low that modest improvement in what was a completely chaotic situation, to the point where now we just have the levels of intolerable violence that existed in June of 2006 is considered success, and it's not.
Petreaus was brutalized by MoveOn.org in a full page ad in the New York times, and this week was gracious enough to take basically a demotion to fill McChrystal's swift departure, and save Obama from himself.
Hillary Clinton dressed him down in front of the Senate, telling General Petraeus that his progress report on Iraq required "a willing suspension of disbelief," all but calling Petraeus a liar.
The Senate voted to condemn the "General Betray Us" in an effort to show respect for a worthy and honorable leader over sliming of David Petraeus by Moveon.Org in the now infamous ad. (Which MoveOn.org has now scrubbed from all of their sites.)
None of the Democrat presidential candidates supported it. Obama had voted on another bill half an hour earlier, but didn't have the courage or integrity to vote to condemn those who attacked a great general at war. He essentially voted "present" yet again. And Hillary Clinton literally voted in agreement with MoveOn.org.
The recorded votes of the Senate can be found here, http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=1&vote=00344if you will note, there were three Senators who did not vote: Biden (D-DE), Cantwell (D-WA), and Obama (D-IL).
After how rudely those in this administration treated Petraeus in hearings prior to the election, with all of their declarations that the War in Iraq was lost, that our soldiers monsters and that Petraeus' surge would be a disaster, I am amazed this honorable heroic man is still willing to answer his country's call.
It is hard to imagine how any military man would be willing to take on this challenge since the Obama administration has set our surrender date as July 2011.
Is there anyone out there that can explain to me how Obama is worthy of being Commander in Chief?
Friday, June 25, 2010
A Hat Too Big~A Commander In Chief Too Small
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Stonewall at GDA
Sir Ian McKellan visits GDA
Sir Ian McKellen has appeared on stage and screen for over 50 years, more recently in huge franchises such as X-Men, as Magneto and Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as Gandalf as well as playing Sherlock Holmes in an upcoming movie! He came out publicly in 1988, due to the implementation of Section 28 of the Local Government Act - legislation designed to prevent the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools and as a result co-founded Stonewall (an LGB rights charity). In May 2015, he spoke to our Academy Council, met with the Headmaster and the Chair of Trustees, Sir Robert Dowling. He led two assembly talks, walked our corridors, popped into classrooms, and visited our Year 11 students preparing to sit their English exam that afternoon! Even for an institution with such a long and honourable history as GDA, this really was big.
In 2017, Stonewall released a report, discussing the experiences of lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people in Britain's schools. You can read the report here.


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At their core, Sessions are ways of delivering prompts to your participants. They serve different purposes, and provide different ways of interacting with your participants.
There are 3 types of Sessions: Start up, Notification Initiated Sessions (NIS) and User Initiated Sessions (UIS).
- Start up Session is the first Session LifePak users will see. This can be used to ask initial questions (e.g., demographic questions, participant ID) or provide initial instructions to the mobile user.
- Notification Initiated (or Experience Sampling) Sessions are Sessions made of prompts that are delivered based on an alarm or notification schedule established by the LifePak Creator. Mobile Users can only interact with these prompts when notified to do so. LifePak creators establish the schedule for these notifications and the prompts coupled with these notifications.
- User Initiated (or Event-contingent Sampling) Sessions are Sessions made of prompts that can be accessed by the Mobile User at will. These allow Mobile Users to report certain events, or to interact with techniques or practices when they want.