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Fire chairman seeks 'compromise' after American flag controversy
UPDATE: District set to meet Thursday to discuss possible resolutions
Will flags return to Arlington Fire District trucks after their removal attracted national attention and criticism? A compromise may be in the works.
The chairman of the Arlington Board of Fire Commissioners said he's reached out to Chief Tory Gallante to discuss the possibility of a compromise about the use of American flags on fire trucks.
American flags were removed from three Arlington Fire District trucks Tuesday, sparking heated discussion on social media and disappointment from union members.
MORE: Hughsonville to fly Arlington's former flag; some area districts use flags
Gallante was directed by the board to remove the flags from the backs of the trucks during Monday's meeting. He declined to comment on specifics of why the decision was made but said he is "very disappointed with their direction."
Arlington Fire Commissioner Chairman Jim Beretta said the board majority feel the flags are a "liability during normal operations for our people and other motorists," and that the board had not been consulted before the flags were mounted.
On Wednesday, Beretta told the Poughkeepsie Journal that he has reached out to Gallante and offered to sit down for a discussion with him "and whomever he wants to pull together ... to have an initial conversation on how we might come to a compromise, some solution."
Gallante said he, union members and board members are planning to meet on Thursday to "start discussing flag matter."
"I hope eventually this will get resolved," Gallante said.
EDITORIAL: Fire board should allow flags to fly
The flags, which were only recently mounted on the trucks at the request of the union, were removed during a ceremony at Arlington headquarters in the Town of Poughkeepsie Tuesday.
The Arlington Fire District was not the only local organization to affix flags to its trucks. Hughsonville and Poughkeepsie are among departments that have used cloth flags, while others, including Arlington, feature flag decals on the trucks.
William H. Beale, a public information officer for Hughsonville Fire Department in Wappingers Falls, said the department has flown flags on the rear of its trucks since the 9/11 attacks.
"Our fire department has taken pride with displaying the flag on each of our apparatuses," Beale said. "When it was brought to our attention (Tuesday) that this was happening at another department, we were surprised that anyone would encourage a flag to be removed."
Hughsonville Fire Department members plan to attach one of the flags to its ladder truck in a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. today, Wednesday.
The City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department has displayed the American flag on its trucks since 9/11, according to Chief Mark Johnson.
"We don't agree with the decision (in Arlington) and feel the flags were an appropriate tribute," Johnson said.
The fire department has received dozens of calls and emails regarding the controversy, primarily from people mistaking the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department with Arlington.
Trucks in the Amenia district are affixed with flags for ceremonial events. But they are not attached during everyday service, according to Chief Christopher Howard.
Howard said he was "shocked" by the Arlington board's decision and saw no reason to ban the flags, as long as they do not impact operations.
"I don't see where it was really harming anything," he said.
In the Fairview Fire District, there are a number of flag decals on apparatus and turnout gear, but no cloth flags, according to Chief Christopher Maeder.
"Many of our personnel also display flags on their helmets, myself included," Maeder wrote in an emailed response. "To the best of my knowledge, we never had cloth flags on our apparatus as a standard thing. However, I do recall putting them on the rigs on certain occasions (such as) 9/11 memorial events and parades."
Maeder said any display of the American flag should be done according to the U.S. Flag Code.
"Other non-essential or decorative items would be considered by me on a case-by-case basis," he said.
Beale, who was chief of the Hughsonville department between 2001 and 2002, called the decision by the Arlington board of commissioners "outrageous."
"We are a month away from the 15th anniversary of 9/11," Beale, a 24-year veteran of the department, said. "9/11 was the largest loss of firefighters' lives in any single incident. Flying the flag on the back of a fire apparatus has become a tradition. It started with the New York City fire departments and was meant to support our country as a whole. To see anyone voluntarily ask or direct to have a flag removed from a back of a fire apparatus goes against that tradition."
Union President Joseph Tarquinio said he's disappointed in the board's direction, but "if we had to take them down, they had to be taken down the right way. At the time when the country needs unity, to do something like this ... it's next to flag-burning in my mind."
Beretta said there was an open discussion about the issue at Monday's meeting "and each board member gave their opinion."
Two board members "had no problem with it as long as it was safe and not in the way of operations," Beretta added. Three board members "did have a problem with it for normal operations, citing liability and distraction to other motorists."
Tarquinio is pleased with the outpouring of support — Gallante said dozens and dozens of messages have poured in from around the nation, decrying the board's direction.
"I think (for) a lot of people ... (the issue) crosses political lines, moral lines, religious lines," Tarquinio said. "It's the flag of this country."
Online, reaction varied. Hundreds of people expressed outrage at the decision. Others said the display, while patriotic, violated U.S. flag code. Some said there are bigger issues to worry about and that displaying — or not displaying — an American flag does not make one person more patriotic than another.
A "rally for the flag" has been scheduled for Saturday at noon at Arlington's Croft Corners Fire Company station on Spackenkill Road in Poughkeepsie.
Beretta, along with board members Joseph Armstrong and Jose Seco, were in favor of removing the flags, Gallante confirmed. Board members Kenneth Muckenhaupt and Jon Adams were not in favor of removing them.
The board did not take an official vote on the matter Monday, but "a direction (based on majority) was given to remove the newly affixed physical flags," Beretta said. "The board has the authority to provide direction to the chief based on a board majority."
Beretta said there were a number of items the board approved "for the benefit of the Union and District" during Monday's meeting, including out-of-state training for two firefighters, two new engines/pumpers, and new patches for the union's duty uniforms, among other things.
Gallante said the firefighters union recently asked him if they could display American flags on the rear of fire trucks.
He granted the union permission to do so, as long as the flags were maintained properly and safely secured, and "at their (the union's) cost ... the flags were placed on the vehicles," Gallante said. The flags were "checked by our mechanics to make sure" they were safely secured.
"This past Saturday I saw one of our pumpers on Hooker Ave. going to a call," Beretta said. "It had a physical flag mounted to the back of it. None of the board was aware, or consulted that these flags were being affixed to the apparatus."
The fire trucks do have flag stickers on them and "we were clear that we had no problem with them or with flags being mounted on the apparatus for parades and ceremonies," Beretta added. "These flags being mounted is a new event, not more than a month or two old if that, from what I am told by the chief."
The board's direction "did nothing more than continue operations as it always had been minus the newly mounted physical flags that the board had no prior knowledge of and a majority felt was a liability during normal operations for our people and other motorists," Beretta added.
After the flags were removed, Gallante said he hopes the outpouring of support will prompt the board to reconsider.
Nina Schutzman: email@example.com, 845-451-4518 Twitter: @pojonschutzman


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In mathematics, Common Core concentrates on a clear set of math skills and concepts. Students learn concepts in a more organized way both during the school year and across grades. The standards also encourage students to solve real-world problems.
In English language arts, Common Core asks students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students are asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read, which stresses critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that are required for success in college, career and life.
West follows the Common Core set of nationally recognized academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.
Our week begins with a schoolwide Community Circle, and each class starts its day with Morning Meeting, which incorporates a daily greeting, sharing, group activity and outline of the daily schedule. Responsive Classroom practices also include collective rule creation, positive teacher language, logical consequences, working with families, and collaborative problem solving.
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The statewide ballot initiative to label genetically engineered food known as Proposition 37 was soundly defeated on election day, by 53 percent to 47 percent.
So what happened? And what's next for the food movement?
County-by-county election results for Prop. 37 showed that the measure enjoyed strong support along California's liberal coast. Santa Cruz County was the measure's biggest bastion of support, with 65.6 percent supporting, followed by Humboldt County with 65.2 percent.
But the measure lost in nearly all of the inland counties, including the state's agricultural center of Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties. In Fresno County, 63.6 percent voted no while 36.4 percent voted yes. The measure won in farm-heavy Imperial County and the Sierra Nevada mountain counties of Mono and Alpine.
"This is a story about money," said Stacy Malkan, media director of the Prop. 37 campaign, on Wednesday. "Our loss had to do with being outspent. We didn't have the funds to compete on the air in the central regions of the states."
Supporters of Prop. 37 said Wednesday that efforts to require labels of genetically modified foods now shift to other states. Signature gathering is underway for a similar ballot initiative in Washington State in November 2013, along with legislative efforts to require labeling in Connecticut and Vermont.
Many said the high-profile campaign in California raised national awareness of GMOs, and a petition effort is underway to pressure the federal Food and Drug Administration to take up the issue of labeling. There will also be renewed pressure on President Barack Obama in his second term; Obama's appointments to the FDA have come under attack because of their ties to the biotech industry.
In a post-election conference call with journalists Wednesday, the Yes on Proposition 37/California Right to Know campaign said the election results, while disappointing, were not surprising given the $46 million raised by the No side.
St. Louis-based Monsanto, a leading maker of genetically engineered seeds, was the largest single contributor with $8.1 million. The Yes side raised $9.2 million, with the largest contribution coming from Joseph Mercola, a popular holistic health activist from Illinois.
"We fought Monsanto and Dupont to a standstill last night," said Dave Murphy, executive director of Food Democracy Now. "More than 4 million Californians are on record saying they want to know what's in their food. This is a dynamic moment for the food movement."
Pamm Larry, a former farmer and midwife from Chico, is credited with launching the grass-roots effort to label GMOs in California in January 2011. She helped lead nearly 10,000 volunteers across the state. But the campaign had little in the way of an organized ground game and only seven or eight paid field organizers.
"We were very strong in the northern part of the state," said Larry. "We had people in Humboldt, but we didn't have as many people in Modesto and Stockton."
Contact Dana Hull at 408-920-2706. Follow her at Twitter.com/danahull.
Prop. 37 election results
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Gold prices surged nearly 3% after the very poor jobs number on Friday, have maintained those gains and appear to be consolidating as concerns about the U.S. economy and BREXIT deepen.
Gold was marginally higher yesterday and 2.7% higher last week breaking a run of recent weekly losses and a 5% loss in May.
BREXIT concerns are gaining momentum after three recent polls suggested that the 'leave' side are gaining an advantage and a BREXIT looks more likely.
An ITV poll showed 45% for "Leave" and 41% for "Remain." A survey by global market research company TNS showed 43 percent backing an EU exit, and 41 percent wanting to stay in. An online poll showed 48 percent supported leaving the EU, while 43 percent were in favor of remaining and 9 percent were undecided, according to ICM.
This is leading to concerns about a coming period of market volatility and turmoil. This should support gold and silver and indeed lead to gains on safe haven demand.
Sterling fell versus gold 1.2% yesterday – from £857 to £867.66 per ounce after the polls showed UK citizens favoured leaving the EU. That revived concerns the BREXIT referendum on June 23 will throw global markets into turmoil and severely undermine confidence in the already vulnerable, nascent EU super state.
The pound also dropped to a three-week low versus the dollar after the polls. While the pound pared its earlier declines, a gauge of anticipated swings against the dollar in the next month surged to the highest in at least seven years. One-month implied volatility in pound dollar trading rose above 22 percent, the highest since February 2009.
Gold has given up some of those gains since as sterling has recovered and as odd 'fat finger' trades helped sterling bounce overnight. Gold in sterling terms had risen 5.5% since the start of last week (May 30), due to increasing BREXIT concerns and the poor jobs number in the U.S.
Markets participants are preparing for turmoil. "The result is going to be announced at an awkward time, in the middle of the night," said Joe Rundell, head of trading at ETX according to the BBC. "And we expect that whatever the result there will be significant movements on the FTSE 100, the sterling markets and in gold."
Gold rallied 2.8% percent back above $1,245 on Friday after the very poor jobs number saw traders sell risk assets especially equities and allocate to safe haven assets.
The May employment report showed Americans returned to the labour market at their slowest pace in almost six years. The US non farm workforce added only 38,000, jobs missing the forecast of 160,000 and indicating that the US is in recession or heading to recession. Additionally, the March and April figures were revised 22,000 and 37,000 lower respectively.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen looks set to stay uber dovish and maintain ultra low monetary policies due to concerns about the U.S. economy, global economy and indeed BREXIT.
Yellen said at the weekend that the risk of Brexit is also weighing on the Fed's interest rate decision. She warned that a UK vote to leave the European Union could badly impact the U.S. and global economy and affect the timing of the next interest rate rise. Market participants are concerned that the fragile U.S. and global recovery is spluttering and even a very small interest-rate increase of 25 basis points could derail the U.S. and global economies and lead to a recession.
A vote for BREXIT should see gold and silver rise sharply on a safe haven bid in futures markets and safe haven demand for bullion. A vote to remain would be expected to see gold and silver fall as risk appetite comes back into the market supporting equities and sterling. However, price weakness in the precious metals would likely be short term given the current strong supply and demand fundamentals for them.
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WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
New Century Mortgage Corporation v. Dakasi
Case No. D2006-1630
1. The Parties
The Complainant is New Century Mortgage Corporation, of Irvine, California, United States of America, represented by Sughrue Mion, PLLC United States of America.
The Respondent is Dakasi, of Kyoto, Japan.
2. The Domain Name and Registrar
The disputed domain name <wwwhome123.com> is registered with Cydentity, Inc., d/b/a Cypack.com.
3. Procedural History
The Complainant filed its Complaint with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on December 21, 2006. On December 22, 2006, the Center transmitted a request for registrar verification in connection with the domain name at issue by email to Cydentity, Inc., d/b/a Cypack.com. On December 23, 2006, Cydentity, Inc., d/b/a Cypack.com transmitted by email to the Center its response verifying that the domain name in dispute was registered with it and that the Respondent was listed as the registrant, and also providing the details for the administrative, billing, and technical contact. Based on the information that the language of the registration agreement is Korean, the Center sent a notification to Complainant on January 15, 2007 regarding the filing of an English Complaint and its administrative deficiency, and requested Complainant to submit either (a) an agreement between the Parties to proceed in English, or (b) to submit a request for English to be the language of the administrative proceeding. On January 22, 2007, the Complainant submitted to the Center its request to proceed the proceeding in English, and on that same day, the Center taking into account the Complainant's submissions as to why it considered that the language of proceeding should be English, notified the Parties that the Center will accept the Complaint in English, accept a Response in either Korean or English and that it will be the Panel's discretion to decide. The Center verified that the Complaint satisfied the formal requirements of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Policy"), the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules"), and the WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Supplemental Rules").
In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a), the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the administrative proceeding commenced on January 22, 2007. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5(a), the due date for Response was February 11, 2007. The Respondent did not submit any response. Accordingly, the Center notified the Respondent's default on February 12, 2007.
The Center appointed Boh Young Hwang as the sole panelist in this matter on February 16, 2007. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7.
4. Factual Background
The Complainant is a mortgage lender and has been in business since 1995, and it acquired the trademark registration on the mark HOME 1-2-3 (Regis. No. 2,250,525) registered in June 1, 1999 and other later registered word and design marks containing the words "Home" and "123". The predecessor in interest of the Complainant had offered mortgages under the HOME 123 mark at least as early as 1998, and currently, the Complainant offers all retail mortgage services under the HOME 123 mark. The Complainant has a number of offices around the U.S. where consumers can apply for mortgage loans, operating under the name HOME 123. The Complainant also operates its main website at the URL "http://www.home123.com", which may also be accessed through the URL "http://www/home123.net".
The domain name in dispute was registered by the Respondent on December 3, 2004, but the disputed domain name is not in use by the Respondent. The disputed domain name is used to provide links to various real estate providers, including the Complainant.
5. Parties' Contentions
A. Complainant
The Complainant contends that based on its long use of the HOME 123 mark and its extensive promotion of the mark, the Complainant has ensured that HOME 123 has broad exposure in the home loan marketplace and has become a well-known mark.
The Complainant contends that the domain name in dispute is confusingly similar to the Complainant's HOME 123 service mark. The main part of the domain name in dispute is "home123", and the other "www" part of the Respondent's domain name is merely the acronym for "world wide web" and an extremely common prefix when succeeded by a period to a domain name in a URL for a web page on the Internet, without any distinguishing capacity.
The Complainant contends that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name in dispute. The domain name in dispute is not used to provide any bona fide goods or services, but is merely used to redirect visitors to mortgage lenders, including the Complainant. The Respondent has passively held (i.e., "parked") the domain name in dispute.
The Complainant further contends that the registration and parking of the domain name in dispute evidences the Respondent's bad faith in its registration. Given HOME 123's broad exposure and notoriety in the mortgage loan business, and given that the domain name in dispute redirects visitors to websites of mortgage lenders, including the Complainant's, the Respondent must have been aware of the existence of the HOME 123 trademark, and must have known that given the trademark, that there would be no apparent circumstances in which the Respondent could legitimately use the domain name in dispute.
B. Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant's contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
According to paragraph 11 of the Rules, the language of the administrative proceeding shall be the language of the registration agreement, unless the Panel decides otherwise. The spirit of paragraph 11 is to ensure fairness in the selection of language by giving full consideration to the parties' level of comfort with each language, the expenses likely to be incurred, the possibility of a delay in the proceeding if translations were required and other factors.
In this case, the Complaint was filed in English. While the registration agreement was unquestionably in the Korean language, the Complainant is located in the United States of America, and the Respondent is located in Japan. As such, since the Respondent is in all likelihood unable to communicate in Korean, and the proceeding would be inevitably delayed if the Complainant had to submit English/Korean documents, and the Respondent Japanese/Korean documents, the Panel is prepared in the present circumstances to proceed in English.
Therefore, in consideration of the above, and taking into account that the Respondent has not participated in this proceeding even though given an appropriate notice, the Panel hereby decides under paragraph 11 of the Rules that English shall be the language of the Proceeding.
To obtain a cancellation or transfer of the domain name in dispute, the Complainant must prove each element of paragraph 4(a) of the Policy, namely:
(i) the domain name in dispute is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the Complainant has rights;
(ii) the Respondent has no rights to or legitimate interest in the domain name in dispute; and
(iii) the domain name in dispute has been registered and used in bad faith.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Complainant's predecessor had conducted mortgage lending business using the HOME 123 name since 1995. The Complainant owns the trademark HOME 1-2-3 (Regis. No. 2,250,525) that was registered in June 1, 1999 and other registered word and design marks containing "Home" and "123". The Complainant also uses a domain name containing its trademark (<home123.com>). The Complainant's trademark HOME 123 is identical or confusingly similar to the word part "home123" of the domain name in dispute, and the non-distinguishing "www" that is not followed by a period cannot mask this identical nature.
The Respondent has failed to submit its response, and therefore has not offered any reasons as to why the domain name in dispute should not be considered identical or confusingly similar with the Complainant's marks and domain name.
Therefore, the Panel finds that the first element of the Policy has been met.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
As the Complainant has adduced sufficient material to make out a prima facie case under paragraph 4(c) of the Policy, the evidential burden shifts to the Respondent to rebut the case. The Respondent has failed to submit any evidence that would show its rights or legitimate interests in registering and using the domain name in dispute.
Accordingly, and also having in mind the usage of the domain name in disputed (explained below), the Panel finds that the second element of the Policy has been met.
C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith
The Complainant has submitted evidence as to its prior use and registration of the service mark HOME 123 and the trademark HOME 1-2-3 to the registration of the disputed domain name. Based on the Complainant's registration and use of the domain name <home123.com> prior to the Respondent's registration of the domain name in dispute, the Complainant has alleged that the Respondent had knowledge of HOME 123's broad exposure and notoriety and has registered and used the domain name passively in bad faith. The Respondent has failed to rebut the Complainant's contention.
Further, upon the actual use of the domain name in dispute for parking purpose displaying links to the Complainant's competitors, it is indisputable that the domain name in dispute has no purpose other than to redirect visitors to other mortgage lenders, and that there does not seem to be any active business conducted through the domain name in dispute by the Respondent except for such redirecting purpose.
Given the above, and without a response from the Respondent, the Panel agrees with the Complainant's assertion that the registration and the use of the domain name in dispute is in bad faith. The Panel is satisfied on the available evidence that the Respondent is in all likelihood intentionally attempting to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to the Respondent's website using the domain name in dispute by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark.
Accordingly, the Panel finds that the third element of the Policy has been met.
7. Decision
For all the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the domain name, <wwwhome123.com> be transferred to the Complainant.
Boh Young Hwang
Sole Panelist
Dated: March 2, 2007


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In accordance with the XSF Bylaws, once a year the XMPP Standards Foundation holds elections for its Board of Directors and for the XMPP Council. Elections for the 2009-2010 Board and Council will be held on October 1, 2009 (with proxy voting September 14-30).
If you are interested in running for Board or Council, please add a wiki page about your candidacy to one or both of the following sections by the close of business on September 11, 2009.
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Two Years of Writing a Food Column
Today marks two years of writing my Foodie Underground column. How I have managed to produce a column every single Monday for 104 weeks is beyond me, but somehow it's still going. Hence the celebratory post and birthday torte recipe. Enjoy!


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Ezell Ford, a 25-year-old man who was described at mentally ill by family members, was shot by LAPD officers three times, including once in the back, according to a long-awaited autopsy report that was released Monday.
The report was made public more than four months after the Aug. 11 fatal shooting, which caused an outcry from family members and supporters who said Ford was complying with officers' demands and was on the ground when he was shot several times in the back.
Complete Coverage: Ezell Ford Shooting
The county Department of Coroner document showed Ford was shot three times: once in the right side, once in the right back and once in the right arm. The first two shots were fatal, the coroner's report stated.
In the area of the gunshot wound to Ford's back, the surrounding skin had a "muzzle imprint," the report stated. The cause of death, described as a homicide, was listed as multiple gunshot wounds.
LINK: Ezell Ford Autopsy Report
The report had been placed under a security hold while investigators sought to interview witnesses, according to police.
At a news conference Monday afternoon, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck urged patience with an investigation that could continue for several more months, and he again asked that witnesses to Ford's shooting come forward.
"Let the system work," Beck said. "I do not support every one of my officer-involved shootings. I am not that kind of chief. … We will find out the truth of what happened on that August night."
Beck provided a more detailed description of the altercation that occurred at West 65th Street and Broadway than had previously been offered by police. But the coroner's report, he said, contained no information that was "inconsistent with the statements given to us by the officers."
Two Newton Division Gang Enforcement Detail officers were driving in a patrol car when they spotted Ford and exited their vehicle to speak with them, Beck said, reading a statement that was later posted online. Ford was seen "attempting to conceal his hands" and then crouching down in a driveway between a car and a row of bushes, Beck said.
"One of the officers reached for Mr. Ford, when Mr. Ford suddenly turned and grabbed the officer, forcing him to the ground," Beck said. "While on top of the officer, Mr. Ford grabbed the officer's handgun and attempted to remove the gun from the officer's holster."
The officer yelled to his partner that Ford had his gun, prompting the partner to fire two rounds, hitting Ford, Beck said. At about the same time, the officer who was on the ground and on his back grabbed his back-up weapon, Beck said. The officer "reached around Mr. Ford" and fired one shot at close range, striking Ford in the back, Beck said.
Ford's family reviewed the findings with Los Angeles County coroner's officials before the report was made public, Beck said.
The chief called the document an important piece but only one element of the ongoing investigation.
"An autopsy does not prescribe motivation, nor does it indicate propriety," Beck said.
The civilian Board of Police Commissioners will make a final determination about whether the shooting was within the department's use of force policy, Beck said. That decision will come at the end of an investigation that was expected to last several more months, he said.
The LAPD's Force Investigation Division, Office of the Inspector General and the county District Attorney's Office were all investigating, Beck said. The DA's office will determine whether the shooting "met legal standards," according to the chief.
The officers involved, identified as Sharlton Wampler and Antonio Villegas, were on nonfield duties in the meantime, Beck said.
Some of those listed as proposed witnesses in a civil case over the shooting have refused requests to be interviewed, Beck said Monday. Investigators are still seeking witnesses, Beck said.
In a statement Monday, Garcetti renewed calls for witnesses to come forward. Garcetti in November had ordered the report released by the end of the year.
"I ordered the autopsy's release because transparency is key to the trust between the LAPD and the people they serve. That trust is the foundation of a powerful partnership that has cut crime to record lows, and that has bridged historic divides with respect," Garcetti said. "That's why a full and impartial investigation is ongoing. That's why witnesses must come forward without delay. And that's why violence in our streets or against the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department will not be tolerated."
After referring to a Sunday evening "ambush" of two LAPD officers not far from where Ford was shot, Garcetti said his "heart continues to go out to the grieving Ford family."
Ford's shooting has prompted multiple rallies and marches in Ford's name, along with comparison to other fatal police shootings of unarmed black men that have generated headlines across the country.
More rallies and marches were expected Monday.
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Life Church Underway with 5,800 Square-Foot Expansion
ST. CLOUD -- A St. Cloud church is building toward the future.
Life Assembly of God is adding 5,800 square-feet to their existing building to help grow their ministry.
Pastor Dave Oler says the expansion includes more parking, a new lobby for community gatherings, and a larger children's ministry wing.
Currently most of the classrooms were on the second floor of our building and there is no handicap accessibility to get up there. So the plan is to how our children's ministry all on the first floor to be accessible to any family who comes through our doors.
He says when the original building was built roughly 40 years ago it was always meant to be a two phase project.
Oler says the expansion will also allow them to reconfiguration of the current building to give more permanent spaces for their Hispanic and deaf congregations.
This will give us some opportunity to accommodate a lot of different groups, whether its a language barrier with our Hispanic congregation or a speaking barrier with our deaf church. So we are really excited about giving those groups more intentional space.
Plans for the project began over a year ago and the church broke ground on the site back in August.
If all goes well they hope to have the expansion completed by March and to hold a dedication of the new space around Easter.
Life Assembly of God is located off of Clearwater Road.


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Science with Sandy
During the summer of 2011 four teachers from Emmett and Boise Idaho spent two weeks at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virgina. Here are the documents created for the lesson plans developed as part of NASA's Simulation-Based Aerospace Engineering Teacher Professional Development Program. For more information about the program, see the official website: https://simaero.rti.org/
Mars Lander Simulation Documents
Land on Mars Student Interactive PowerPoint (.pptx)
Pad Abort Simulation Documents
Microsoft Office 2010 was used to make most of these files - drop me an email if you need them in .rtf or .pdf. email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Water Rocket/Pad Abort Comparison Video (.m4v)
Pad Abort Test Launch Video (.wmv)
Calculating Position Worksheet Teacher Edition (.docx)
Calculating Position with Drag Student Worksheet (.docx)
Monte Carlo Excel File (.xlsx)
Water Rocket Launcher Instructions (.pdf)
Water Rocket Construction Instructions (.pdf)
Proposal Reviewer Score Sheet (.docx)


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text: Massage Chairs Explained – L-Track or 3D – Whats Best? Stephanie Cunningham October 6, 2016 2 Massage chair brands like Panasonic, Inada, and Fujiiryoki have been designing and developing massage chairs for over 50 years. With advances in massage technology the introduction of 3D massage chairs, S-track rollers, L-track rollers, and SuperTrac rollers have changed the way people get massage. Many changes have happened over the years, and trends have come and gone. In this Massage Roller Comparison we're going to explore the different types of roller tracks. Read below to explore the different technology and see what might be best for you. S-Track An S-track massage roller is designed to follow the curvature of a person's spine. This helps provide an accurate massage from the neck to the tailbone. This does vary from chair to chair and not all chairs are created equal. An S-track roller length can range from 29 to 32 inches. An S-track also has one built in intensity and is not adjustable, unless it has a 3D roller mechanism. Pros Accurate Massage Roller Cons Not 3D – No strength Adjustments Does Not Massage Glutes L-track An L-track massage roller is designed to massage from the neck to the glutes. This massage track will sweep underneath the seat in an L-shape. The intensity and length of the L-track roller will vary between L-track chairs and can range from 41 inches to 47 inches. An L-track roller is built on an S-track design as well, but can vary in the strength and accuracy of the massage. The L-track can provide more coverage than a standard S-Track. Pros Glute Massage Cons Not 3D – No Strength Adjustment Low Quality Neck Massage SuperTrac The SuperTrac massage roller is an exclusive technology designed by Ogawa and in their Active massage chair. The SuperTrac is 43 inches long and massages from the neck to the glutes in a completely flat Bed Position. The SuperTrac design was created to offer both extended massage coverage and the most accurate neck massage. The bed position helps use gravities natural forces to offer a strong massage. Based on the user manual there is also a Removable back pillow to change the massage from Strong to Deep. Pros Accurate Neck Massage Glute Massage Removable back pad to change from Strong to Deep Cons Not 3D 3D Massage Roller A 3D massage roller is a specific massage mechanism that allows a user to change the intensity of the massage. This technology was first pioneered by Fujiiryoki and Panasonic, and is considered the gold standard in massage technology. Many models have included this technology into their premium models because a 3D mechanism provides the most lifelike massage experience. Not all 3D massage rollers are created equal and they differ in quality and the depth of massage. The 3D massage roller allows the user to change the intensity of the massage roller from light to very deep. For example the Ogawa Smart 3D has 6 levels of intensity, the Panasonic EP-MA73 has 5 levels of intensity, the Osaki JP Premium has 12 the Luraco 7 has , and the It-8500 X3 has levels 5 levels, and . Another important note about a 3D massage mechanism is the smoothness and depth of the massage roller. Currently 3D massage roller depth will range from 3-5 inches. Pros Strength Adjustments Smoother More Lifelike Massage Methods Cons No Massage Roller Glute Massage Final Thoughts Shoppers will have a lot of questions to ask themselves when deciding which massage roller will work best for them. A major question will be how accurate of a neck massage they need, how much coverage they need, and how strong of a massage they need. We invite shoppers to check out some of the most exciting 3D massage chairs, and L-track massage chairs. If you have a question, please leave it in the comments!. ~Steph Follow Stephanie Cunningham on Google+ 2 Responses Ter Caldwell October 13, 2016 Thank you for providing such a helpful article with those differences explained! I was wondering if I can get some advice considering our current needs? I am 5′ tall, my husband is 5'6″. I really love the idea of the 3D massage chair; however I noticed one of the cons was "No Massage Roller Glute Massage". Is there a different way the chair will massage the glutes? If it helps, we have an old HWE get-a-way (EMS.9) massage chair (thats what the remote says anyway)…the problem I especially have with it is because I'm short the only way for my glutes to be massaged is if I sort of "get taller" by squatting so the rollers can reach my butt rather than sitting which is just crazy. Any suggestions you can offer are super appreciated! Stephanie Cunningham October 13, 2016 Hi Ter, Thank you so much of for asking such a great question. I'm somewhat familiar with the massage chair you have, I believe it looks like a recliner with an unattached ottoman massager. Your height will work for a lot of great massage chairs out there, and some that recommend someone taller will usually only effect the leg massage in an upright position. When a chair doesn't have an L-track it will – in most cases- have airbags in the seat area that massage under the glutes, on the hips, the lower back, and waist area. In some non L-track chairs, the massage roller will reach to the tailbone area and massage the point where the spine meets the hips (like upper glute area). You also mentioned a good way to massage the glutes on a non-l-track chair and that's by moving up on the backrest when the chair is reclined. There are some really advanced 3D massage chairs out there, and for someone who wants to have different intensities of a massage (or satisfy multiple people) a 3D chair may be the way to go. We also recommend trying a chair to get a feel for some of the new features chairs will have. This will help you know what type of massage chair will be best for you, and what features matter most. Thanks again Ter, let me know if I can help in any way. ~Steph


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Do Not Migrate
Andy Ferrell participated in the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Sustainable Preservation Research Retreat.
The retreat's aim was to develop a joint research and advocacy strategy for integrating the practices and principles of preservation into the green building movement.
The organizations currently involved are the American Institute of Architects, the Association for Preservation Technology International, the National Park Service, the General Services Administration, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.
For more information, contact Andy Ferrell.


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What is hope?
"Hope" is used in different ways within God's word. But for the purposes of this article, we're talking about the hope we have of salvation.
"Hope" is in things not seen (Rom. 8:24-25). But because of faith, our hope is accompanied by an earnest expectation (Phil. 1:20).
Our hope confidently rests in God's promises, and doesn't flounder in the uncertainties of mortal life. Therefore we rejoice in hope because of our confident expectation of eternal life (Rom. 12:12).
- ". . . hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago" (Tit. 1:2).
- "looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus"
- (Tit. 2:13).
- "because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. . . ." (Col. 1:5).
- "But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation" (1 Th. 5:8).
Jesus is our hope!
In a manner of speaking, Jesus is our hope. Without Jesus we're hopelessly lost. But with Him we're saved (Eph. 1:3-12).
- "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope" (1 Tim. 1:1).
Our hope is in the name of Jesus, meaning our hope rests upon Christ's authority to give us eternal life, according to God's grace.
- "And in His name the Gentiles will hope" (Matt. 12:21).
- "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
- "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. . . ." (Col. 3:17).
Jesus sacrificed Himself to become our hope?
Jesus became our hope when He offered Himself to God as the sacrifice for our sins. By dying on the cross:
- Jesus tasted death for us, and became the author of our salvation (Heb. 2:9-10).
- Jesus rendered the devil powerless, freeing us from the fear of death (Heb. 2:14-15).
- Jesus made propitiation for our sins (Heb. 2:17).
After Jesus died, He entered the holy place as our high priest, and made atonement for our sins.


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Johnson Matthey Catalyst Selectively Reduces CO Emissions
"Compliance with both RICE NESHAP and Opacity Limits is now possible with this catalyst that selectively oxidizes CO, but not NO. "
Precious metal catalysts are widely used in HAPs converters to reduce CO emissions from IC engines in order to comply with the EPA's RICE NESHAP regulation. Platinum catalysts also convert the nitric oxide (NO) in the engine exhaust to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which under certain conditions can produce a visible plume and cause an opacity problem. To solve this dilemma, Johnson Matthey scientists—leading experts in catalytic technology-- developed a new catalyst that selectively oxidizes CO but does not oxidize NO. This enables diesel and dual fueled reciprocating engines with high exhaust NOx emissions to not only meet the new federal RICE NESHAP requirements, but also to comply with state opacity regulations.
The specially formulated oxidation catalyst solved a technical challenge faced by a peaking power plant, where oxidation catalyst systems were installed on Cooper-Bessemer LSVB-20-GDT CI engines to meet RICE NESHAP emission limits.
Standard HAPs converters were fitted to these two 8,656 bhp engines which operated on either ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel or dual fuel. The standard converters met the RICE NESHAP CO oxidation requirements but also caused a high conversion of NO to NO2. This resulted in the formation of an opaque yellow plume in the exhaust stack, which exceeded a State mandated 20 percent opacity limit preventing the operation of these engines. Thus, Johnson Matthey set out to tackle this difficult technical problem by developing a new catalyst formulation in the laboratory and moving it quickly to the customer application. The field application confirmed that the requirements for CO conversion and visible opacity can both be met with this new catalyst. The CO conversion efficiency exceeded 90%, and there was no conversion of NO to NO2. The opacity with the new catalyst was the same or less than it was before the catalytic converter was installed.
Johnson Matthey anticipates that many other high horsepower diesel engines will encounter the same opacity problem since these engines tend to have high NOx emissions. The new Johnson Matthey oxidation catalyst is the only one of its kind available today that can solve those problems as well and also meet RICE NESHAP requirements.


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80th Birthday Gift Ideas for Men (Plus What I Gave to My Grandfather)
For Chris, choosing gifts is like writing a story: By matching the character to the gift, you learn more about people and what they value.
A Gift He Will Appreciate
"Grandpa, what would you like for your birthday?"
"Oh, I don't need anything."
That was my grandfather. Always. He didn't need anything or want anything—he was more comfortable being the giver than the recipient. So I know all about the problem of what to give a man who's turning 80 for his birthday.
Whether he's a grandfather, a good friend, a business colleague, or just a neighborly octogenarian—it's not surprising you're racking your brain trying to come up with ideas for something he doesn't already have. And you don't want to go overboard, or you'll hear the dreaded, "Why'd you do that! You shouldn't have done that!"
Here are some moderately priced, thoughtful gift ideas that should pleasantly surprise an 80-year-old man.
Music From His Younger Years
For many years, my grandpa was too busy working to spend much time with his grandkids. Later on, we were the ones too busy working. During the last couple of decades of his life, though, we all managed to make time to just sit around together. He was never a great conversationalist, so what did we do?
We listened to music. He liked mostly Jazz Age music from the 1920s and 1930s: Dean Martin, the Mills Brothers, Judy Garland, Perry Como, Louis Armstrong, and Eddie Cantor. After listening to these oldies with him—and it was great to hear him sing along—I began to like 'em, too! One of his favorites was this album of Dean Martin songs. He'd sing along with "Sway," and I'd sing along with the peppier "Hey Brother Pour the Wine." When his CD went bust from having been played so much, I got him a new one to replace it.
If your birthday man already has a full complement of Jazz Age music, then try albums by Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, and the Andrews Sisters from the 1940s when he was a teenager.
New Clothes to Replace Worn-Out Threads
In the past, I'd made the mistake of gifting my grandfather a VCR and videocassettes. At the time, that was my idea of "bringing him up to the modern age." He never could learn to work that machine. I learned that he wanted different kinds of gifts.
So when he turned 80, I noticed that although he had an extensive wardrobe, his clothes had gotten kind of worn, and he was reluctant to replace them. So I did the practical thing (that's big in our family).
I went to TJ Maxx and got him new underwear. I picked up some extra socks, a new pair of slippers, a couple of sets of pajamas, and a new velour bathrobe that he loved to lounge around in . . . and that he considered the height of luxury.
These gifts were all practical and not sentimental but very much appreciated because they were the kinds of gifts he and grandma had given me for so many years.
Old Western Novels
One gift I got my Grandpa one birthday (it wasn't his 80th, but close) was a stack of Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey Western novels. He wasn't much of a reader otherwise, but I knew he'd like these. As a kid, I enjoyed Louis L'Amour, but Zane Grey was in the "old guy" category for me, but I liked that reading Westerns was something I had in common with my grandfather.
If you haven't read, or even heard of, these authors, they wrote literary "cowboy" westerns before, during, and after the Golden Age. Like many novels from that time, what was once considered pulp is now considered quality Americana.
Many Zane Greys are out of print. If you do get him a used copy, dress it up nicely and point out that it is pretty rare now. You could even say it's an antique—that's likely to get a laugh!
Photographs and a Scrapbook
Are there family photographs the man who is turning eighty hasn't seen yet—or hasn't seen in many years?
Do you have new photos of family and friends he'd like to see? If not, take some.
Then have copies made. Enlarge them. Frame them. If he's tech-savvy—and some 80-year-olds these days are—make digital copies and load them onto a digital photo album.
Or assemble a physical photo album of visual memories that he can pore over for hours.
In addition to the photos, a leather-bound scrapbook containing old letters, photos, and nostalgic documents is even better. Include your own thoughts, or gather quotes from friends. You can create a personalized book he will delight in. It won't take much time, and it will mean hours of future entertainment for him and his family.
Books About History
I learned something talking to my grandpa about the days of yore and reading history books focused on that era. The generation that grew up during the Great Depression and World War II pulled together and, with their children, laid the foundations of what we now know as the modern middle class.
A nostalgia gift can help your gentleman recall the better parts of those times with fondness and sentiment, and maybe even a new perspective, especially on the Great Depression.
In Something Funny Happened on My Way to My 80th Birthday, the author recalls old stories of being a child during the Great Depression, living through World War II, and other anecdotes of the past through personal vignettes and poems.
Religious Gifts
Lastly, even if your gentleman octogenarian is not very religious, there's a good chance he doesn't hold with "all that religious apathy nonsense."
In other words—he'd love a gift that signifies his faith. If he's Catholic, for example, give him a beautiful cross.
A symbol of his faith will be meaningful and make him truly glad to receive your gift, whether or not he's very religious.
What About a Surprise Party?
While this isn't a story about my grandpa—it's about his wife—I think it's still relevant.
When my grandmother turned 80, we did something that shocked her: we gave her a surprise birthday party. The whole family was there, including many people she hadn't seen in years. Grandma was the kind of person who took care of others. It never occurred to her that people would fuss about her that much.
She's gone now, but I have such wonderful pictures of her with a glowing smile at her 80th birthday party.
We never did organize a surprise party for my grandfather, who passed away at 99. But we did have many parties on his later milestones, and he had a ball.
I found the elderly men in my grandpa's circle to be very social people—in a laconic way. They liked a fuss made about them. Something as simple as ribbons, mylar balloons, personalized mint tins, Dean Martin music, old photo albums, and a cake with friends and family gathered around can create a warm party atmosphere. And if young people in the family are there dancing, all the better!


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On March 9, 2017, Rosita & Phillipe Weissberg hosted a "friend-raising" event in their home in NYC for a small group of potential donors for the WJM. Ralph Appelbaum spoke on the incredible exhibit plans, including the content that is being developed. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin discussed the importance of why the contributions of the Jewish people, over the past 3500 years, needs to be told. Gail Asper gave an update on fundraising and the Concept Design by Frank Gehry.
Our LA Committee has had the opportunity to take potential donors to the Frank Gehry Studios to meet with Frank and his team and to also receive a first-hand look at the model of the museum. These tours resulted in $1.5 million dollars in donations. Thank you LA Committee! Thank you to Frank Gehry, David Nam and others on the Gehry Team.
On May 29, 2017 the Jewish National Fund Manitoba/Saskatchewan Region honoured Rabbi Alan Green at their annual Negev Gala. Approximately 1300 people attended this outstanding event. The net proceeds raised from the Gala have been directed to the World's Jewish Museum. Thank you JNF!
Gail Asper and Moe Levy spent two weeks in Israel in June 2017, during which a number of fundraising meetings were held. Further meetings are being held in Toronto, Ottawa and New York.


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Guest Editorial
Vital Borders and Transportation Impacts
The U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada are more than just lines on a map. The U.S. border regions represent dynamic links between the people of the United States and neighboring countries in a strong and vibrant network of trade and cultural, social, and institutional relationships. As a transportation official, I recognize the expected growth of these links as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Yet I am amazed by the sheer size and impact these links have on personal lives and on business.
More than 12 million Mexicans and Americans live in the counties, towns, and cities adjacent to the border that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, some 350 million people legally cross to and from the United States and Mexico, and more than 200 million people cross the U.S.-Canadian border to share knowledge and culture, and to work, play, and visit family and friends.
Every day, the United States and Canada trade more than $1 billion in goods and services ($394 billion total in 2003)—more than any other two nations in the world. In fact, trade between the United States and Canada is greater than that of the U.S. and all 15 European Union countries combined! The United States and Canada represent barely 5 percent of the world's population, yet more than a third of the world's gross domestic product.
In 1999, the United States' other neighbor, Mexico, surpassed Japan as the U.S.'s second-largest trading partner, and Mexico has remained in this position since then. The total U.S.-Mexico trade exceeded $235 billion in 2003—about half a million dollars a minute.
When countries trade at the volumes that Mexico, Canada, and the United States do, and when people travel across borders in the numbers that they do, and when goods and services cross borders with such frequency, the transportation and border inspection systems need to work well together, to maintain security and maximize the efficient flow of people and goods. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) works in close collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration, U.S. Department of State, the Government of Mexico and its States, the Federal Government of Canada and Canadian Provinces, U.S. border States, and many others to identify issues and implement solutions, including increased capacity, operational improvements, border intelligent transportation systems, innovative financing, and preclearance procedures, to highlight just a few.
The challenge is to meet transportation and security needs promptly before these matters can weaken the economy and U.S. security. With the heightened focus on U.S. land borders, FHWA has been working diligently with Federal, State, and local partners to maximize the efficiency, security, and safety of the Nation's transportation system. By recognizing that U.S. land ports of entry are not islands, but rather integral parts of America's transportation system, the transportation community can fully meet national needs to ensure a strong America.
Cynthia J. Burbank
Associate Administrator for Planning, Environment, and Realty
Federal Highway Administration


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Bonus points for adding LODs on a vehicle not entirely meant for mass use in traffic. Do you plan on a raid version of the older generation Baller?Senin, 24 Oktober 2022
Pretty cool.Minggu, 23 Oktober 2022
@ToxicSnakeYt It is quite easy to make any replace vehicle into an add-on as all you have to do is copy all the text relating to the vehicle it replaces into another dlcpack (or the same one) and then rename all the entries (ex: Oppressor2 to Ratpressor) and then you should have both the normal Oppressor MK2 and the Ratpressor. If you need any help with it then just experiment around with it, it is quite easy once you mess with it for a little bit.
Now this is epic.
Pretty snazzy.Minggu, 02 Oktober 2022
Incredibly well done.Sabtu, 01 Oktober 2022
@LaPanne Engineering The issue seems to only occur for certain people and there could be a variety of reasons as to why. However if the issue happens to you it just needs the bike to be in a different dlcpack and then it will work flawlessly.Senin, 26 September 2022
@AbuAlshanti I think it is the way that the creator made the files as I too have only had this happen to me from other mods coming from the same creator. The only thing you can do to my knowledge is add all of the data from the dlcpack that is not working into a different dlcpack as the game won't read it due to the way I suppose it was made.
Actually pretty cool.Sabtu, 24 September 2022


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"You must have
shadow and light source
both." ~ Rumi
Proverbs remind us : "There is light at the end of the tunnel."
Yet the tunnel fills us with a darkness so deep, we are left breathless, hopeless and lost in our suffering. It's a black hole of hopelessness.
When you're inside that tunnel and the darkness is all you can see and feel, it's difficult to imagine there may be hope. The darkness can suck all the life out of you, and take you further than feeling lost, desolate, disconsolate—sadly some are nipped or engulfed by thoughts of suicide.
The tunnel is the feeling of falling. The darkness is falling into oblivion.
When you're in the tunnel, you can't see any light.
If you're there, take time out, be patient, and seek help wherever you can find it. Suffering alone makes the whole experience of despair deeper.
There is help available, and there are those who do understand.
The light at the end of the tunnel is no illusion; the tunnel is. The tunnel is the illusion of separation, the illusion of being alone, the illusion of being lost.
"We are all on the same path… Our separation from each other is an illusion of consciousness." ~ Albert Einstein
Life is an imperfect experience, a journey that, for everyone, contains light and dark aspects. Suffering is part of growth.
There are choices to be made about whether to focus on the tunnel, or take positive active steps to shift into the light. Yet, I understand that in the tunnel, it feels hopeless, and it feels like there is no choice. I've been there. There is no judgment in the tunnel of despair.
How can one judge another's suffering?
Darkness imprisons us in fear, love liberates us from the tunnel of despair.
I believe we do have power to overcome suffering, although it may not always disappear. Until one reaches one's last breath, there will still be a new sunrise on the horizon, a new day, a new breath, something to look forward to.
In the tunnel, the world makes no sense, and we are brought to a place we would do anything to avoid. Yet, the tunnel is there, it lies relentlessly in our consciousness like a noose held tightly around our neck. We feel strangled by fear and loss.
The dark tunnel is the strangulation—it feels like one cannot breathe—one has nowhere to go but to vanish and be swallowed up into the earth's abyss.
The vacuum is not the end of the road. There is a new beginning and a new hope, a new light around the corner.
Stay present to the breath, our connection to the source of life.
Some Helpful Suggestions:
- Take a moment outside to connect to the ground preferably barefoot, and hug a tree, take some deep breaths and keep breathing deeply as long as you can. Don't think of anything, just focus on your breath.
- Go for regular walks in nature. If you can get a friend or partner to join you, even better.
- Find ways to take small positive actions like connecting with an old friend, going for a walk, going to an exercise class, doing something you enjoy.
- Liberate your suffering—let it all go. Let it all free. Let it out. Allow a time for unravelling. Ride the chaos before finding your center again.
- Connect with others who understand and/or can support you.
- Don't give up on the light. There are people and organisations who can help. Keep moving forward even if you have to force yourself to consciously take it one step at a time.
- Reach out your hand, reach out your hand. Give hope a chance.
Dedicated to those amongst us who may be feeling the pain of darkness. Please share with those who may be suffering with depression, confusion or loss. Somebody may benefit from your caring intervention.
Remember, we are all one.
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February 01, 2019
A very satisfying part of the Philadelphia Eagles' magical Super Bowl run last year was each successive win being punctuated with Meek Mill's "Dreams and Nightmares", the kind of song that makes you want to flip a table.
The team rallied behind Mill, who was in prison at the time, and made it their soundtrack on the way to a championship.
The New England Patriots, who the Eagles beat by a score of 41-33 in Super Bowl LII, came out to Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne for last year's showdown, which was silly.
All of this will help explain why, when the Patriots released this hype video featuring "Wins and Losses" from Mill's 2017 album of the same name, Eagles fans were so perturbed:
You have to eat the dream...— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 1, 2019
you have to sleep the dream...
you have to see it when nobody else sees it.#EverythingWeGot featuring @MeekMill pic.twitter.com/UN5F08UfBp
Meek Mill? In a Patriots hype video? It seems like blasphemy, pure and simple.
Now, it should be said: Mill, who is indeed a Philadelphia native and a Philly sports fan, is also friends with Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Kraft visited Mill in prison before he was released, and Kraft is also one the headline members of Mill's new criminal justice reform organization, The Reform Alliance, which will lobby for changes to states' probation and parole laws across the U.S.
PhillyVoice reached out to an Atlantic Records rep for Mill on Friday afternoon for more information about how the song came be a part of the video, but didn't hear back immediately. This article will be updated as that information becomes available.
According to a person familiar with the Eagles' video production, the team always has to clear use of recording artists' songs with the artists and their labels. It's possible the Patriots did just that, in which case: how could you, Meek?
(And if they didn't, that would explain a lot.)
One way for Eagles fans to spin it: It's kind of funny that the Patriots decided to use a song called "Wins and Losses" by an artist who inspired the team it lost to in last year's Super Bowl.
Bill Belichick is just another coach trying to catch up to Doug Pederson, it seems.
The last time the wrong team tried to use Mill's music, it didn't work so well in the following game.
In any case, the Patriots play the Rams on Sunday evening. We'll see if New England comes out of the tunnel to a Meek Mill song.
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Brioche baked in a can from The Craft of Baking: Cakes, Cookies, and Other Sweets with Ideas for Inventing Your Own by Karen DeMasco and Mindy Fox
- bread flour
- active dry yeast
- eggs
- butter
Where's the full recipe - why can I only see the ingredients?
Always check the publication for a full list of ingredients. An Eat Your Books index lists the main ingredients and does not include 'store-cupboard ingredients' (salt, pepper, oil, flour, etc.) - unless called for in significant quantity.


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First published in Crann, Ireland's Tree Magazine, Winter 2009
Many foreigners come to Ireland expecting a green and pleasant isle full of welcoming faces, stone walls, trees in abundance and sheep everywhere, of course the reality is far from the marketed image of rural Ireland. I am sure that many visitors are shocked to see how materialistic we have become - what with every other person driving a huge SUV and families living in palatial houses that have more bathrooms than people to occupy them.
It was not always this way, as anyone who remembers life prior to the nineties will know, however going much further back, Ireland was a very different place again. In ancient Ireland it was said that a squirrel (red that is) could travel from one end of the country to the other without ever having to touch the ground. Of course, over the course of time (like the rest of Europe), the situation changed to make way for agriculture and more people. In Ireland the ship building ambitions of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I made an enormous dent in the nation's tree cover, further exacerbated by population rises and increasing sheep farming that decreased the natural replacement from new seedlings. At the beginning of this century a mere 1% of Ireland was forested, fortunately this has improved to over 9% in recent years but we are still a long way behind the rest of Europe, in fact so far as our modern attitude to trees is concerned we could be viewed as Philistines by our more progressive neighbours.
So what happened? We all know that Ireland was once a country where trees were held as sacred. It is well known that the Druids revered trees and that well into the Christian era there were harsh punishments for abuse of trees. In the eighth century legal tract Bretha Comaithchesa four classes of trees were defined – nobles, commoners and lower divisions of the wood and finally bushes. Each class had its value based on the quality and quantity of wood or another attribute such as its food or resin yield. The fine or eric for destroying a noble tree without good reason was the value of 2.5 milk cows, which at the time was a considerable sum of money.
Trees appeared greatly in Irish folklore and in herbal medicine, originating in the pre-Christian era, much of the lore relating to trees continued to be known and passed down until relatively recent times. The significance of trees is highlighted by the appearance of trees in Irish place names to the day, perhaps the best known example being Kildare or Cill Dara meaning 'church of the oak'. Trees also played a part in early Irish poetry, a prime example being Sweeney's Lay which is attributed to the 7th century King Suibhne Geilt (Mad Sweeney) who was cursed by St. Ronan. The opening verse is shown below:
A dhair dhosach dhuilledhach
At ard os cionn crainn
A cholláin, a chraobhacháin,
A chomhra cnó cuill.
Thou oak, bushy, leafy
Thou art high beyond trees.
O hazlet, little branching one,
O fragrance of hazel nuts.
In addition, the Gaelic alphabet, known as Ogham, is widely regarded as a tree alphabet. Although only half the letter names are actually trees names the letters collectively were known as feda and singularly as fid, which respectively means 'wood' or 'tree'. Consonants were called táebomnai which means 'the side of a tree-trunk', and the individual lines of each letter were called flesc, meaning 'twig'. So when taken in the context of the words describing the alphabet and the information from the medieval Ogham Tract and Scholar's Primer it is easy to see that this alphabet is clearly linked with the native trees of Ireland.
The Ogham alphabet had twenty letters, split into four groups of five, a supplementary group of a further five being added at a later date, this being for the purpose of rendering Greek and Roman words into Irish. The letters were cut or carved onto a vertical line from the bottom upwards, many examples of which can be seen on standing stones around Ireland, particularly in Cork, as well as in Scotland and Wales. Early Irish literature states that Ogham writings were carved onto pieces of wood and Julius Caesar claimed that the Druids of Gaul wrote in Ogham, also on wooden staves. Of course, wood being prone to decomposition, there are no known examples of Ogham on wood, which has led many to assume it was only used for stone boundary markers etc, however I suspect that it was widely used on a day-to-day basis until the Romanised alphabet was adopted in the early Christian period. It's interesting to observe that the full Roman alphabet of 26 letters with the modern letter shapes was not adopted until the 1960s; prior to this the alphabet had only twenty letters and letter shapes that were uniquely Irish. It is still possible to see this alphabet today, in use on the occasional old blue and white road name sign that has somehow not been updated.
The lore relating to the trees of the Ogham alphabet confirms the important status of trees in the earlier Irish psyche: Hazel, Oak, Yew, Rowan and Hawthorn being particularly useful or revered in past times. Even today we see echoes of past importance, illustrated by the lone hawthorn tree in a field that a superstitious old farmer refuses to cut down. This was considered a fairy tree and also unlucky: bringing it into the house was to invite death into your home. This might seem a strange superstition but when one considers that the smell of the blossoms is very similar to that of a few day old corpse one can begin to understand where this tradition arose from!
The Oak is well known to be a significant tree, it was used to kindle the Bealtine fires here and also in Scotland. The ancient Tuatha Dé Danann god Dagda possessed a magical harp made of oak, which demonstrates its cultural as well as economic importance far back in history. The oak is also linked with many place names and also with Irish saints such as Colmcille and Brigid.
The hazel is widely known to be linked with wisdom in Irish folklore, and many of us today are familiar with the story of the Salmon of Knowledge who fed on nuts from the nine hazels surrounding the well of Segais at the source of the Boyne river. There are many more examples easily found and it doesn't take very much digging to see that trees were a vital part of Irish culture until the dawn of the modern era.
Somehow, in our headlong rush to be modern citizens of the world, we have jettisoned much of former cultural importance, as well as making a giant building site of large sections of the country. Perhaps now that the Celtic Tiger is well and truly dead it is time to take stock of our impoverished cultural situation as well as the poor state of our wallets.
As people who are interested in trees and their re-emergence in this country, perhaps it is time for us to put a greater value on trees – not just as economic and ecological benefits – but as a living and breathing part of Irish heritage and culture. The native trees are every bit as culturally important historically as the GAA or Irish dancing and traditional music, I think that this should not be allowed to be forgotten. In fact the body of beautiful folklore and tradition surrounding our trees could well be used educationally as a means of helping us to fall in love with trees all over again, so that they once more become a vibrant part of the Irish landscape and culture.


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Logic power
Logic power inputs
There are different ways of providing logic power to your board
Your board needs two sorts of power to work : 12-24V power to turn motors, heat hotends, etc, and 5V ( or "logic" ) power to power the microcontroller ( the brain ).
There are three ways to provide 5V power to the board :
- By plugging a USB cable in, USB cables provide 5V
- By soldering a voltageregulator to the board ( and providing 12+24V, which the voltage regulator then turns into 5V )
- By providing 5V directly to the 5V power input ( next to the VBB power input )
If you want to keep it simple, the easiest solution is just to connect your Smoothieboard to your computer via USB.
Note you can connect several different power supplies at the same time, with no issue at all, Smoothieboard has diodes on-board that will simply get the power from the one with the highest voltage, meaning you can even turn one off and the other will be used without a reset.
If voltage and current are strange concepts to you, it's probably a good idea before you continue setting up your board, that you read this introduction.
The board's logic circuits ( 5V line ) typically consumes up to 500mA current ( what is standard for a USB port ).


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You might never know in which country you end up staying after marriage. Many women marry men working in foreign countries, while some may return back to their native place after their onsite work gets over but for men, who are settled in a foreign land, their wives have a tough time. Some of these women even though they are well educated or previously have work experience have no choice but to settle in with their husbands as homemakers, as the rules of a foreign land might not permit them to work or due to lack of good opportunities.
The first six months pass away happily as you experience the new people, weather, lifestyle and places. But then loneliness seeps in and each day starts to seem long and boring. The biggest challenge you will have to face in such a situation is how to spend your time fruitfully. Once your husband leaves for office you may have nothing to do and nowhere to go. Your hobbies might keep you engaged for 1 or 2 years.
Being stressed out can lead to either low intake of food or extremely high intake of food. Never eat to get relief from stress, as this will certainly pave the way for bigger health and weight problems. You can relieve stress by physically activity. Try yoga to calm your mind. Aerobics, Zumba, swimming, walking, etc. not only give great exercise to your body but also give your mind the much needed energy.
Another thing you could do is to find a relative or friend you can talk to and confide in. However take care that this person should not be a pessimist. A positive person will help you to think positively and boost up your energy. Surround yourself with positive friends.
Nowadays people use the internet to pass their time. Negative thoughts resulting from loneliness may come to your mind while browsing the net. Let the negative thoughts pass. There are many fun or activity based websites which you could use to your gain.
Meditation is a great tool to control your thoughts. Do a course in meditation or simply browse the net for good meditation videos and begin practising daily. You could also learn any new art or craft like sewing, embroidery, knitting, quilling, cooking, painting, etc. if possible.
On the whole be happy, try to sing songs and keep your mind stress free.


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Relocating to Kenya: Tips for International Assignees
In recent years, many multinational organizations have established regional headquarters in Kenya, particularly in its capital city Nairobi. Nairobi is a large, pleasant city, but there are some key things for assignees to know when relocating there. Our newest video on relocating to Kenya provides tips and best practices for assignees.
Housing in Nairobi
Due to the presence of expatriate aid organizations and government agencies, housing availability has decreased—and prices have increased—over the past few years. There are a broad range of housing types in Nairobi, but the most desirable options can be expensive, with high rents and service fees. In addition, Nairobi housing can come with unexpected charges such as security, stamp duty, and installation of extra security devices. Quality of construction can also be an issue; for example, dampness and leaks are often cited as problems. Landlords will usually attend to these, but on their own schedule.
Schools and Traffic in Nairobi
Nairobi's traffic can be chaotic and can result in hours-long commutes. For this reason, it is best for the family to choose a school before they decide on a home, rather than vice versa—and an ever-increasing expat population has resulted in limited spaces.
Safety and Security for Assignees Relocating to Kenya
Regarding safety and security, expats should know that Kenyans are generally peace-loving and kind; but these days, it is wise to always be alert to one's surroundings, no matter where you may be.
Expats who have experienced Kenya most often leave reluctantly and are very likely to express their great love for the country, its natural beauty, and its warm, welcoming people.
For more information, be sure to watch our newest video on relocating to Kenya, and read our Kenya Market Watch. View our Resource Hub page and On the Ground video series for information on moving to other emerging market locations.


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Once Removed: Lessons and challenges in remote management for humanitarian operations in insecure areas
As attacks against aid workers continue to rise in some of the world's most violent environments, international humanitarian agencies have increasingly adopted remote management arrangements as a way to continue assisting civilian populations while removing portions of their staff from harm's way. This report, prepared in collaboration with the Center on International Cooperation for the Australian Government, provides a focused examination of the practice of remote management in humanitarian assistance; its benefit, deficit, and risks; and ways it could be improved. In particular, it draws on case-based field research in Afghanistan in November and December 2009 and provides case comparisons from other insecure aid contexts to identify common patterns and lessons in practice.
Read the full Research Study here


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The memorial service for Kenny Taylor, will be held July 12 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD. The services for the musician, promoter, manager and producer will take place at 7 p.m. The memorial, the official family remembrance will culminate activities that have celebrated Taylor's life since his passing on on Saturday, May 27.
A musical tribute was held Sunday, June 11 by the Music Ministry of Greater First Baptist Church (GFBC) in Washington, D.C., where Taylor had served as a musician since 2015. As Taylor's mother and father looked on, friends and fellow musicians paid tribute to Taylor.
Dr. Viola Bradford served as worship leader and said about Taylor, "He was a conventioneer, a great supporter of our conventions." She went on to say, "He supported everybody and their ministry."
There were musical selections the Men's Choir and the Gospel Choir of Greater Faith. Dr. Blanche Hammond, GFBC minister of music lent direction and GFBC organist Janet Johnson musical support to the choirs. Lula McLaughlin sang, "I Never Lost My Praise" which seemed to epitomize Kenny Taylor who was known for his infectious smile and laughter.
First Lady Bonita Ridley performed a stirring solo, a song that Kenny Taylor had picked for her to solo as part of the choir. Lucius Manley sang, "Grace," one of the last songs that Taylor taught the choir. The choir has sung "Grace" every Sunday since his passing.
Organists Harold Watson, Rev. Willie B. Allen and Solomon Sparrow gave their melodious offerings to the tribute with Sparrow taking to the piano for a rousing medley of songs.
Ron Magnus, General Counsel, GMWA and Chairman D.C., Host Committee, Gospel Music Heritage Month Celebration, paid tribute to Kenny (who faithfully served on the committee) and recalled the many artists Taylor was connected to, including Dottie Peoples. Magnus said it seemed that Kenny knew everyone.
Dr. Emory Andrews spoke in tribute and remembered the support Taylor gave to him and the Oxon Hill Choir. Andrews took to the piano to sing in memory of his friend.
Mother Shirley M. K. Berkeley spoke on behalf of the national and local Gospel Music Workshop of America. She recalled meeting Kenny as a youth and his interest in music. Mother Berkley said, "Kenny may not have been a recording artist, but he had an art, which makes him an artist."
Rev. Nathaniel Morris drove in from New York to pay his homage to his friend. Morris, the original soloist for "God Is" with Rev. James Cleveland sang the classic with passion and brought the room to its feet.
Dr. Winston Ridley, Jr., GFBC pastor closed out the evening after the choir offered a resolution to Deacon and Mrs. Taylor. Dr. Ridley spoke of Taylor's eternal home and said, "There'll always be worship in heaven," and that Kenny Taylor's love for music would continue.
In Baltimore, MD, gospel music singer, Eric Waddell & The Abundant Life Singers paid tribute to their Manager and friend. The tribute was dubbed, "The Hour of Power: The Kenny Taylor Edition."
First Baptist Church of Glenarden is located at 600 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD.


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Do you have an iron? The majority of us do. Do you have your clothes ironed at a laundry? Not a huge deal. The iron at your home can still find various uses to prove its worth. There are some incredibly unique things you can do with your iron. Read on and you'll realize that you've been missing out on a lot of these. You may even gain a bit more respect for the iron kept at your home.
Here are the 7 most unique uses of an iron that you've never thought of.
1. An Alternative Grill
An iron can function as an emergency barbecue while you're craving a beautiful grilled sandwich. It is DIY and too straightforward. Keep the hot iron on your sandwich for about 10 minutes. Then, flip over the sandwich and set the iron on the other side for another 10. You've just grilled yourself a yummy sandwich.
You might at some point need to seal polythene or plastic bags for various reasons. You might want to laminate some valuable papers. You might even need to pack some of your stuff in a plastic bag. Whatever be the case, an iron can help. Cover the end of plastic you want to seal with foil, and work the iron carefully over the foil only. The plastic melts with heat and becomes sealed. You may remove the foil afterwards.
3. Wallpaper Remover
Wallpapers look great on walls. What about the stubborn pieces of paper left once you remove wallpaper? That's too ugly. Your cloth iron can help you to get rid of this. Let's learn how. Set your iron to steam mode and heat it up. Keep this hot iron at a small distance from the wall. This produces soggy conditions around the paper. The heat from the steam loosens up the glue, and the moisture gets rid of the stubbornness of paper.
4. Canyon Lake Wildlife Removal
So you had a excellent candle lit dinner or just a stunning candle night. You could just have spilled a few drops of wax that refused not to stick. How to eliminate this wax stain with your iron, once again coming to the rescue. Cover the stain with foil and place the heated iron over it. Wax cleaning doesn't get easier than this.
5. Dent Free Your Flooring
After spending a fortune on the most expensive and attractive wood floors in your house, you don't want to see dents left by foot traffic, accidents, or furniture. What is the solution? Cover the dented spot with foil and run your iron . The dent will disappear, and you're done fixing your floor.
6. Eliminate Water Stains on Wood
Water is the enemy of wooden crafts. Water may sometimes leave a very unpleasant mark on our wooden furniture, floors, and other wooden materials. Your cloth iron, again, gets some work there. Cover the water stain on your wood with a cloth and run the iron over it at the lowest temperature. The heat that the iron transfers to the wood makes it moisture free.
7. Preserve Flowers
Flowers are gorgeous. They can also be a token of love. So once you get that love in the form of bouquets, you may choose to preserve not only the feeling of affection but the physical token you've been given. Would you believe me if I said an iron can do this too? Keep your blossoms between a few pieces of wax paper and place some weight on it. After some time, place a paper towel over it and operate the dry iron . The flowers are safe for a long time now.


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These are actualyl pretty cute to be labeled under 'racing'. What do you all think?!
via bikeradar»
I think i'd like mine to be high-heeled and red (like these... link»)
but this brown pair isn't bad at all. Pretty nice
They go for about 2 bills.
Tiphat -Stephen ;-)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Racing shoes.
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