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The independent review of the impact of UK government transparency on privacy, commissioned by the Cabinet Office and led by Dr Kieron O'Hara, is now out:
- Press release 13 Sept 2011
- Transparent Government, Not Transparent Citizens: executive summary and recommendations
- Transparent Government, Not Transparent Citizens: full report
Comments are invited, to email@example.com. No deadline date seems to have been given. (The public consultation on open data, launched in August, is still open - deadline 27 Oct 2011.)
- Privacy is extremely important to transparency. The political legitimacy of a transparency programme will depend crucially on its ability to retain public confidence. Privacy protection should therefore be embedded in any transparency programme, rather than bolted on as an afterthought.
- Privacy and transparency are compatible, as long as the former is carefully protected and considered at every stage.
- Under the current transparency regime, in which public data is specifically understood not to include personal data, most data releases will not raise privacy concerns. However, some will, especially as we move toward a more demand-driven scheme.
- Discussion about deanonymisation has been driven largely by legal considerations, with a consequent neglect of the input of the technical community.
- There are no complete legal or technical fixes to the deanonymisation problem. We should continue to anonymise sensitive data, being initially cautious about releasing such data under the Open Government Licence while we continue to take steps to manage and research the risks of deanonymisation. Further investigation to determine the level of risk would be very welcome.
- There should be a focus on procedures to output an auditable debate trail. Transparency about transparency – metatransparency – is essential for preserving trust and confidence.
"…which are intended to implement these conclusions without making too strong a claim on resources":
1. Represent privacy interests on the Transparency Board.
2. Use disclosure, query and access controls selectively.
3. Include the technical paradigm.
4. Move toward a demand-driven regime.
5. Create a data asset register.
6. Create sector transparency panels.
7. A procedure for pre-release screening of data to ensure respect for privacy.
8. Extend the research base and maintain an accurate threat model.
9. Create a guidance product to disseminate best practice and current research in transparency.
10. Keep the efficacy of control in the new paradigm under review.
11. Maintain existing procedures for identifying harms and remedies.
12. Use data.gov.uk to raise awareness of data protection responsibilities.
13. Investigate the Vulnerability of Anonymised Databases.
14. Be transparent about the use of anonymisation techniques.
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text: (NEWSER) – The porn industry is getting back to business this week: A self-imposed moratorium on filming ends Friday, reports the Los Angeles Times. Industry trade group the Free Speech Coalition put the moratorium in place after three actors tested positive for HIV, but the coalition says it's confident the danger has passed. The FSC, which insists that the actors didn't get infected on set, is also requiring actors to get tested after 14 days instead of 28.


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By Byron Spires,
Herald Editor
(Editor's Note: Because of the length of this article it will be published in two editions.)
In light of the recent Rural Summit on school safety and tragedies such as Sandy Hook the following story is about the worst school disaster in American history.
The story is told both from a historical point of view and recollections of Lillian Anderson Swartz, a local woman who lost relatives in the disaster.
From this event one man would start a broadcasting career, a safety measure that is still used today was initiated, and a world leader would send a sympathy card.
Lillian heard the stories all of her life about the New London, Texas school explosion that left nearly 300 students and teachers dead.
Two of her aunts, Allene, 13, and Lillian Anderson, 15, were among the students that perished inside the school building at the time of the explosion.
It was written later that the explosion was equivalent to 70 pounds of explosives per square foot of floor space.
Another of Lillian's aunts, Billie Anderson, who was in the first grade, happened to be on the playground at the time of the explosion, playing Jacks with another child.
Her uncle, William Anderson, was home from school on that particular day. Another aunt, Edith, was too young for school and was still at home.
Lillian's mother, Sandra Anderson, was born after the tragedy.
Her maternal grandmother, Lola, worked in the cafeteria and was unharmed
In her family it is a monumental event, which she and her relatives still talk about today.
Lillian said it was often referred to as the "day the angels left."
At the root of those discussions is the 24 hours that her grandfather searched for his daughters first in the rubble of the school, then the hospitals and morgues set up in nearby towns around New London.
He would finally find them, his precious children, in a makeshift morgue set up in a nearby city.
Lillian remembers as a child going to the graveyard to visit relatives' graves with her grandmother and seeing the sadness on her face when she stood by the graves of her two young daughters.
She knew that those two young girls had had their lives cut short and would never know the happiness of marriage, children and grandchildren, and it always saddened her.
New London is located in northwest Rusk County and in 1937 it sat in the middle of the booming East Texas oilfields. The school district was one of the richest in the country at the time.
The following was written about the day of the explosion on the New London Museum web page:
On March 18 (Thursday), students were preparing for the next day's inter-scholastic meet in Henderson.
At the gymnasium, the PTA met.
At 3:17 P.M. Lemmie R. Butler, instructor of manual training, turned on a sanding machine in an area which, unknown to him, was filled with a mixture of gas and air.
The switch ignited the mixture and carried the flame into a nearly closed space beneath the building, 253 feet long and fifty-six feet wide.
Immediately the building seemed to lift in the air and then smashed to the ground.
Walls collapsed. The roof fell in and buried its victims in a mass of brick, steel, and concrete debris.
The explosion was heard four miles away, and it hurled a two-ton concrete slab 200 feet away, where it crushed a 1936 Chevrolet.
It would take only fifteen minutes for the news of the explosion to be relayed over telephone and Western Union lines across the neighboring farms and towns.
Lillian remembers her mother saying that parents from across the school district were soon on the way to the school.
People from the community and roughnecks from the oilfield were soon at the building digging through the rubble for the survivors.
Within an hour of the explosion Governor James Allred had sent the Texas Rangers and highway patrol to aid the victims.
It started to rain, but rescue operations continued through the night.
Within seventeen hours all victims and debris had been taken from the site.
Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler canceled dedication ceremonies for their new 60-bed hospital to take care of the injured.
The Texas Funeral Directors sent twenty-five embalmers, the website states.
An article from a Tyler, Texas newspaper wrote the next day that there were 3,000 men on the ground removing debris and searching for bodies.
Practically every company operating in the East Texas oilfield had equipment at the scene. The telephone company had temporary lines set up at the school. Two local radio stations carried on a constant broadcast throughout the night to help with identifying the dead, the article stated.
Here is an excerpt from the website about two brothers. One would live, but the other would die in the explosion:
Toward the end of the school day, Dalton's teacher allowed the children in her class to swap seats and visit with their friends. Dalton swapped with his girlfriend to sit in her desk located on the last row.
When the explosion occurred, his girlfriend was killed. Dalton managed to step over a friend's head and crawl out of the debris through a narrow slit of a window.
He ran home, terrified and bleeding from his head and arms. When he ran into the house, he noticed the two hot cups of hot chocolate waiting for him and his big brother.
But his mother and little brother were no where to be found; his mother had grabbed Talmage (the youngest of the family) and ran toward the school to look for her two children.
Boyd had been blown from one building to another with some parts of his limbs lying along the way. It was reported that he called out to his mother before he died, although, it was decided to tell his mother that he died instantly.
Horror stories abound about the incident. One family lost all three children; one mother could positively identify her ten-year-old's body only because the little girl while playing dress-up the night before, had used a crayon to color her toenails red.
Locals still refer to the tragedy as "The Day a Whole Generation Would Die."
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PHELAN -- A 21-year-old man is behind bars after he reportedly stabbed his mother in the neck late Saturday morning.
The man, who had not been identified as of 3 p.m. Saturday, had been involved in some sort of altercation with his mother shortly before the stabbing took place, according to initial dispatch reports.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies and paramedics received a 911 call at 10:38 a.m. reporting the stabbing in the 8600 block of Sahara Road in Phelan, according to sheriff's officials.
Authorities learned the 21-year-old had attacked his mother with a knife, said Cindy Bachman, spokeswoman for the sheriff's department.
Several patrol units and a sheriff's helicopter converged on the house and ordered the man out at gunpoint, according to witnesses.
Paramedics transported the injured woman to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where she was last listed in serious condition, Bachman said.
The woman's son was arrested.
It's unclear what sparked the attacked. The incident is currently under investigation.


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L' Océane Restaurant
Sophisticated venue to savour our special International and local menu all day long while enjoying breathtaking views overlooking the ocean from our terrace.
Seating capacity: 80 pax (indoors and outdoors)
Opening hours: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM
L' Océane Bar
Right next to the L' Océane Restaurant, where you can sip on original cocktails and typical beverages while enjoying the blue ocean. Tasty snacks are also readily available during lunch time
Seating capacity: 80 pax (indoors and outdoors)
Opening hours: 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
La Paillotte Restaurant
A relaxing outdoor area to enjoy our fine appetizers and an glass of wine from our exclusive collection next to the swimming pool and surrounded by coconut trees. An ideal place to chill out before or after dinner with our special music band performance.
Seating capacity: 30 pax indoors, 130 pax outdoors
Opening hours: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Infinity Pool Restaurant
Offering an exceptional view on the ocean, our infinity edge swimming pool is an ideal place to relax or organise events and banquets.
Seating capacity: 20 indoors, 180 outdoors
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
For any special request for weddings or group meetings, please contact our reservation team


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PHOTO: Rihanna lands third 'Vogue' cover
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Rihanna is solidifying her title of fashion icon with another cover of Vogue magazine.
The latest issue marks her third time gracing its pages. This time, the pop star is going for her version of a sporty look donning blue jeans, a sheer black top and her newest elaborate hand tattoo.
The cover story is written by editor Plum Sykes, who describes the experience of having Rihanna style her for a day of shopping. The singer speaks about her love of menswear that stems from having been surrounded by male friends growing up in Barbados. She says a blazer is the backbone of her wardrobe, but apparently undergarments are more expendable. Rihanna explains, "If I'm wearing a top, I don't wear a bra, "If I'm wearing a bra, I just wear a bra."
Rihanna explains she was always a fashion rebel. She tells Vogue, "When I was thirteen or fourteen, I didn't want to wear what my mom wanted me to wear. I was very much a boy in my style, my demeanor. All my friends were guys. I loved things that boys did. I loved being easy with my clothes. I loved wearing hats and scarves and snapbacks on my head. It was my way of rebelling. I wanted to dress like my brother. After a while, it was just easier for Mom to dress us both the same. We wore the same jeans, the same T-shirts."
The singer adds that while she never desired to be famous, she loves that social media lets her communicate with her fans in a personal way. With eleven million followers on Instagram, Rihanna admits she doesn't think too much about what she posts.
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USC announces 2010 Carolina Scholars
Twenty graduating seniors from South Carolina high schools have been named 2010 Carolina Scholars at the University of South Carolina while another two were selected as Carolina Scholar Finalists.
Carolina Scholars and Finalists are admitted into the South Carolina Honors College and are awarded an annual scholarship ($10,000 for Carolina Scholars; $7,000 for Finalists), a laptop computer and first choices in parking and housing.
The Carolina Scholars are Avnika Bhavesh Amin of Columbia, Runjhun Bhatia of Greer, Marc-Oliver Blais of Irmo, Lawton Cole Burkhalter of Chapin, Alice Ying Ying Chang of Summerville, William Ellis Culp of Greenville, Kristina Michelle Drake of Irmo, Leila Marie Heidari of Columbia, Kathleen Rose Higgins of Charleston, Charles Michael Hood of Columbia, Priyanka Sandhir Juneja of Irmo, Jessica Victoria Kaczmarek of North Augusta, Niki Paulette Koutroulakis of Columbia, Sarah Amelia Law of Elgin, Emily Clark Padget of Columbia, Savannah Allyn Poskevich of Moore, Jake Garner Ross of Greenville, Samruddhi Prashant Somani of Summerville, Felician Georg Stratmann of Irmo, and Mackenzie Ann Sunday of Columbia.
The Carolina Scholar Finalists are Rachel Lee Price of Hopkins and Dylan John Wolfinger of Greer. Avnika Amin, daughter of Bhavesh and Divya Amin of Columbia, is a graduate of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, where she was a National Merit scholar, 2010 National Latin Exam gold medalist, editor-in-chief of the school's literary magazine and captain of the model UN team. Amin plans on majoring in biology with interests in international studies, research and pre-med.
Runjhun Bhatia, daughter of Sunilkumar and Renu Bhatia of Greer, is a graduate of Riverside High School, where she was a National Merit scholar and was involved in speech and debate and classical Indian dance. Bhatia intends to study neuroscience, psychology and biology and will work toward a baccalaureus atrium et scientia, the most selective and rigorous undergraduate degree program at the university.


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Kansas City, Mo — On the heels of two significant winter storms in the region and with the knowledge that we could experience more severe weather in the months ahead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will kick off Severe Weather Preparedness Week next week.
From March 3-9, 2013, these and other federal partners, state and local agencies, not-for-profits, businesses, and individuals will focus on how to prepare for severe weather, and take steps to ready themselves for weather events common to this region.
Both Kansas and Missouri are conducting Severe Weather Awareness Weeks and will be hosting special events and activities to promote preparedness.
Each year, individuals are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries. Severe weather knows no boundaries and affects every individual.
"There are a number of reasons why people wait until just before a storm hits to take care of those important to-do's; things like – grocery shopping, getting household supplies or even making a plan for what to do once the storm hits. But there are things individuals can and should do well before the day before the storm," said Beth Freeman, regional administrator for FEMA Region VII. "We'd like to see more people prepared and have a plan in place for what they're going to do –that's what Severe Weather Preparedness Week is all about."
Know Your Risk: The first step to becoming weather-ready is to understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect where you live and work, and how the weather could impact you and your family. Every state in the United States has experienced tornadoes and severe weather, so everyone is exposed to some degree of risk. In the last several years our region has had to deal with record flooding, horrific tornadoes and, most recently, record snowfall in some areas. You can help protect yourself and family by regularly monitoring weather forecasts and by visiting www.Ready.gov/severe-weather for valuable information about how to deal with these and other types of severe weather that could impact you.
Pledge and Take Action: Be a Force of Nature by taking the Pledge to Prepare at ready.gov/severe-weather. When you pledge to prepare, you will take the first step to making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather. This includes filling out your family communications plan that you can email to yourself, putting an emergency kit together, keeping important papers and valuables in a safe place, and getting involved.
Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio, and check to see if your cell phone is equipped to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts and sign up for localized alerts from emergency management officials. Stay informed by having multiple sources for weather alerts - NOAA Weather Radio, Weather.gov, and Wireless Emergency Alerts. Subscribe to receive alerts at //www.weather.gov/subscribe.
Be an Example: Once you have taken action share your story with your family and friends. Create a YouTube video, post your story on Facebook, comment on a blog, or send a tweet. Building a Twitter list with local, state or federal agencies and organizations that could provide valuable information when an emergency occurs is a good activity to do before a crisis. Then share your list with family, friends and neighbors. Studies show that many people use social media in the event of a disaster to let relatives and friends know they are safe. This is an important trend because people are most likely to take preparedness steps if they observe the preparations taken by others. Social media provides the perfect platform to demonstrate preparedness actions for others.
More information and ideas on how you can Be a Force of Nature can be found at www.Ready.gov/severe-weather. Information on the different types of severe weather such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding is available at www.weather.gov and //www.Ready.gov/severe-weather or the Spanish-language web site www.listo.gov.
Follow FEMA online at www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Find regional updates from FEMA Region VII at www.twitter.com/femaregion7. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate's activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.


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Redskins Lose Trademark for 'Disparaging' Name
(NEWSER) – Under federal law, trademarks can't "disparage" individuals—and on those grounds, the US Patent and Trademark Office has withdrawn the Washington Redskins' trademark registration, the Washington Post reports. The office says the six trademarks that included the name "were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered." Plaintiff Amanda Blackhorse called the decision "a great victory for Native Americans and for all Americans," ThinkProgress reports.
The Washington Redskins are reacting to today's cancellation of their trademarks by the U.S. Patent Office. Team trademark attorney Bob Raskopf say, "We've seen this story before. And just like last time, today's ruling will have no effect at all on the team's ownership of and right to use the Redskins name and logo."
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Counseling for Christ followers is based on God's biblical principles, given to us for healthy and holy living. We were each created in God's image, created with purpose, created for His glory, and created with good works to do. He created each of us uniquely, with strengths and corresponding weaknesses, with needs that are both valid and real. When we learn and understand how to apply these principles for living we can begin to make sense of both our problems and our disappointments, and to look at them in light of what God says about us.
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I am a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors and a licensed Independent Social Worker. My husband, an ordained counseling pastor, and I work jointly, couple to couple, with a specialty in marriage and pre-marriage counseling. Our approach is Christ Centered, based on scripture, with a unique mix of educational tools and psychotherapeutic techniques that produces success if motivation and commitment is present. Please visit our website at www.knowyourmate.com to learn more about us.
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A potential U.S. attack on Syria is enough to make markets nervous. As the situation plays out, the price of oil and gold could be buoyed by the uncertainty, according to Paul Christopher, chief international strategist at Wells Fargo Advisers.
Anyone hoping for smooth markets this fall was bound to be disappointed anyway with continued agitation around Fed tapering. Now though, with the Syrian state of affairs having crossed the President's bright red line, the uncertainty around all kinds of government policy is causing markets to swoon -- not to mention the looming debt ceiling debate.
Why all the consternation around Syria and the Fed? First of all, it's a seasonally weak period of the year, according to Christopher. With nothing else to grab onto, news becomes more salient for markets. The idea that the Fed could begin to wind down the policy of quantitative easing has been enough to throw markets into a tailspin over the summer. Combined with the uncertainty of foreign policy, it's enough to send markets into palpitations.
The effects are not limited to domestic markets either. Emerging markets have entered a tailspin of sorts. "The main reason is tapering," says Christopher.
Here's why: Taper talk means the Fed will buy fewer Treasuries. Current policy calls for purchasing $45 billion worth per month. With the Fed out of the market, prices will go down, and yields will go up. Just imagining the central bank out of the large-scale Treasury-buying business has been enough to push yields up this summer -- to the extent that many investors have taken a renewed interest in government bonds.
"So a lot of money has come out of emerging markets, which has been a source of yield for people, and that is a problem for emerging markets that have trade gaps. They pay more in imports than they get for exports," Christopher says.
Countries such as India, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia and Malaysia have all seen investment dollars migrating back to the U.S.
"At the same time you have these trade deficits -- so how are you going to pay for all that oil you have to buy, which, by the way, is getting more expensive in dollars?" says Christopher.
Oil has to be purchased in dollars, which means flipping on the printing press in India to buy more dollars -- an inflationary move that depresses the currency.
"Countries like India are seeing Syria as a very unwelcome headache; it's a bad time to pay more -- even $3 or $4 dollars more per barrel for oil," Christopher says.
Ahh -- the tangled webs of global commerce.
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Senior investing reporter Sheyna Steiner is a co-author of "Future Millionaires' Guidebook," an e-book written by Bankrate editors and reporters. It's available at all the major e-book retailers.


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The NHL just recently released their preseason schedule, and you can see the entire list here. A couple things that are sticking points…
– I like the fact that instead of having regular season games in Europe they're playing preseason games, and against European clubs, no less. The games mean less to them and their jetlag will be overcome by Opening Night. Following in David Stern's footsteps (surprise), Gary Bettman has decided to try and market the NHL game globally, even though a large number of current NHLers are not from North America, unlike the NBA, which averages about 1-2 Europeans per team. Some even have none. While I think playing preseason games elsewhere in the world is a great idea which will perhaps build popularity and overseas interest (much like basketball and baseball), I sincerely hope Bettman doesn't even remotely consider establishing franchises in Europe as Paul Godfrey once idiotically suggested on OTR.
– This will perhaps be the first time we get a better sense of how good the other European clubs are, playing against NHL teams. Back when the all-star game featured NHL all-stars against the Russian national teams, it wasn't pretty. The KHL (formerly RSL) has always contended that their teams were as good, if not better, than some teams in the NHL. We will know soon enough on October 1 when the Rangers face Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Bern. The Lightning will face the DEL's Eisbaren Berlin, the reigning league champs, while the Sens will face off against the SEL's Vastra Frolunda and the Pens against the FNL's Jokerit Helsinki.
– A lot of games will be played in cities that do not feature a NHL team, but perhaps future potential franchise expansion or re-location destinations, including Halifax, Kansas City, Winnipeg, London, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas at the storied MGM Grand. There's little doubt in anyone's minds that the Halifax, Winnipeg, and London games will be jam-packed, but what of Salt Lake, Kansas and Vegas? You can bet that Bettman will be on hand to personally oversee the games, as it features three very real destinations for expansion or re-location. Should the games create a lot of buzz and sell-out well in advance (I don't think it will), you can bet that Bettman will bring up expansion once more. It's very interesting to note that no games will be played in Hamilton. A shot at Jim Balsillie? Maybe.
– The most idiotic game? The Kings against the Sharks in Utah on a Sunday. If Bettman has forgotten, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (more commonly known as Mormons), is the predominant religion of Utah, and its followers account for roughly 60% of the state's population. The ECHL's Utah Grizzlies averages a little under 4000 fans per game in a 10 100 seat capacity arena. Taking a quick peek at their upcoming schedule, the Grizzlies don't have a single Sunday home game until March. I think they'll have quite a hard time filling the stands.


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I usually work alone so I rely on certain devices to make handling heavy objects easier. One of my favorite heavy-duty helpers is the cordless Warn PullzAll winch (see video below). It has a pulling capacity of up to 1,000 pounds and a useful range of 13-14 feet. And with its dynamic brake that holds in position under load--even when powered down--it can be used both as a winch (for pulling) and as a hoist (for lifting and holding).
There's a corded electric version of the tool with the same load- and duty-ratings, but since I use always use the PullzAll outdoors, I prefer the go-anywhere capabilities of the cordless model. I use it for strenuous odd jobs such as lifting heavy timbers, ripping out small stumps, and dragging massive loads into my truck, all without the need for a human helper.
Other good uses include lifting beams, standing long walls, tensioning fencing, pulling cable through conduit, and loading trailers. Any job that requires a come-along, cable grip puller, or chain or lever hoist may be easier to do with the push-button convenience of a PullzAll.
Operating the unit is easy. Insert the battery, toggle on the power button, slide the forward/reverse switch to the desired direction, and pull the trigger. Because of its brake, the PullzAll has to be run in reverse to let cable out, and as with all winches, make sure you keep the cable taut when spooling or unspooling to keep it from tangling inside.
I clocked the no-load speed of the winch at about eight feet per minute, but it moves more slowly when working hard. For precise positioning, the variable speed trigger lets you move items at a snail's pace, but don't overdo it—prolonged low rpm use under load can damage the motor.
When winching or hoisting, you'll get the maximum power of 1,000 pounds of pull when the cable is all the way out and only 750 pounds when five feet of cable remains. The available power decreases because as more cable is wrapped around the drum, its diameter increases which effectively raises the gear ratio of the system.
As the winch hits 90% of its strength limit, a small LED warning light on the body of the unit glows red. When it hits 100%, the motor shuts down and the light flashes. After a few seconds the overload relay clicks off and you can pull the trigger again. Since it's more important to watch the load than to watch the warning light, the overload shutoff is a useful feature for protecting the tool.
Whenever I have loads that the PullzAll can barely move or can't move at all, I employ a cable pulley called a snatch block. With the pulley attached to the load and the cable end anchored back by the winch, the power is doubled up to one ton while the speed is halved. The pulley can also be used to change the direction of the pull, including attaching it to a top anchor point to perform lifts while keeping your feet on the ground.
The PullzAll has a conservative duty cycle that states the tool should be rested for 30 minutes after being run at full capacity for one minute or at half-capacity for two minutes. This seems very limiting. Since there is no easy way to judge the exact load on the winch in use and since the original version of the winch I used for years didn't have a duty-cycle label, I have never observed this regimen. So far, my winches have survived without deliberate rest periods, but the warning is posted nonetheless.
The only real limitation I have found with the PullzAll is the frustrating fact that the battery pack cannot be removed and replaced while the unit is under load because the rear anchor hook is in the way. This means that a suspended load has to be set back down or secured by chains bypassing the winch cable (if possible) while enough slack is given to allow the battery to be accessed. When pulling loads, there's usually no problem, but when the battery runs out during a lift, this short-sighted design flaw always creates a hassle.
PullzAll Models
- 885030 Cordless PullzAll with 1 battery $269
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Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 16:00
In the opening round of the 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, the Lotus WSR team was beset by problems.
Marco Sørensen had a magnificent start, managing to reach P4 from the start line before turning into the first corner. After a tustle with another driver, he has his hopes dashed by a puncture. Despite managing to limp into the pits, the damage was already done. Marco enventually finished in P18.
Marlon Stockinger meanwhile moved up very nicely from his 21st position on the grid to P12.
The team eagerly awaited an announcement of possible penalties against other teams in the points, but there were no changes.
Unfortunately this meant no points in the opening round for Lotus WSR and another disappointing day.


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One of the greatest and for some people the worst part of Pentesting is the research that maybe involved. To wit all of your questions have been answered both here on this forum and the web in general.
Take a look around and you will find those answers.
Hints = hackme & de-ice. Those will get you started.
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Years ago, I worked with a woman who had recently come to the States from China. She was new to the city and got lost on the way to work one day. She had heard about calling 911 for an emergency, and to her, being lost and late to work was an emergency. She was honestly confused when the dispatcher was abrupt with her.It did turn into a teaching moment, though, as our group had 3 women from China, all recently arrived, and we were able to have a conversation about what was and was not an emergency to call 911 for.
A veritable blizzard of snowflakes at work today.You see, another part of my department had sent out a message to inform Head Honchos of other departments that things were changing, and in order to have certain widgets work the way they've been doing after the change, the Head Honchos needed to send my department a request to have them updated.Exactly one Honcho responded to the request immediately. The rest sent them today (Friday the 13th), wanting the widgets updated before the change took effect. The email notifying the Honchos of the change went out November 20th. The change takes effect Monday the 16th.I fully expect a blizzard of complaints on Monday from both these snowflakes wanting to know why their requests weren't fulfilled before the change, and new ones who ignored the original email and didn't request widget updates wanting to know why things aren't working anymore.
I can see where you are trying to go with this story but I just can't see Sherlock get so much wrong !Plus are you try to make this a comedy or something else, because I didn't chuckle at all !It felt like you were about to change your mind half way through this story !Any way this were be better of has may be Mystery plus well...that up you !You could do Drama where it builds up slow !OrAdventure with fighting in it !OrRomance where Harry slowly falls in love with Severus and eventually Snape loves him back !Or Supernatural/ Fantasy where Harry came into his magical inheritances and he is afraid what everyone will say or do !Or evenCrime Harrys been kidnap but nobody knows yet ! There are so many ideas here and I do hate to nag but could you try doing one of these instead ![Commenter'sName] who will leave it up to you and anyone else to decide what to do with these ideas !
Must be in love with the exclamation mark!
I'd be more likely to accept 'constructive criticism' (ha ha...) from someone who has a better grasp of proper sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
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How does Newsbusters think the media should have described Palin?
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Here's Newsbusters' Brent Baker complaining about media coverage of Sarah Palin's announcement that she is quitting the governorship of Alaska:
Sarah Palin's "bombshell" holiday announcement that she will resign as Governor of Alaska managed to trump Michael Jackson as the lead on the ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts Friday night ... CBS reporter Nancy Cordes reflected the tone of the stories when she described "a rambling, at times confusing announcement," while on all three newscasts Palin's decision was called "bizarre."
And here's Baker's colleague, Brad Wilmouth:
Also similar to the DNC statement, CBS managed to squeeze in the word "bizarre" twice as a description of Palin's announcement as Cordes first showed a soundbite of the Politico's Mike Allen calling Palin's actions "bizarre," and, moments later, as he appeared with substitute anchor Maggie Rodriguez to discuss the story, CBS News political consultant John Dickerson also used the word. Allen: "This is very unusual, even bizarre." Dickerson: "It's bizarre, and there's no good explanation."
It doesn't seem to have occurred to the Newsbusters crew that Palin's speech is being widely described as "bizarre" because it was bizarre. This is exactly the kind of thing the word "bizarre" was created to describe.
Without getting too bogged down listing the many ways in which it was bizarre, let me just note that Palin denounced taking "a quitter's way out" in the middle of a speech in which she announced that she is quitting. You can watch or read the speech and decide for yourself; I have no idea what Newsbusters is complaining about, and no idea how you could report on the speech without calling it bizarre.
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University archaeologist to be featured on 'History Detectives'
South Carolinians will have the opportunity to see a Palmetto State history sleuth in action on PBS' popular series, "The History Detectives," airing at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, on SC-ETV.
Dr. Jonathan Leader, a University of South Carolina researcher and state archaeologist, will be featured for his work on a Civil War mystery.
Leader applied scientific instrumentation, archaeology knowledge and archival research skills to determine whether an old bridge abutment found near the Broad River was the same bridge burned down to foil Gen. William T. Sherman's advance on Columbia in February 1865. PBS filmed Leader and Carmen Beard, a geographic information systems (GIS) specialist at the University of South Carolina, conducting a series of tests at the site in March.
Leader said some remarkable archival work done by David Brinkman, a Columbia history enthusiast who purchased the land where the bridge abutment sits, provided a compelling case for testing. Brinkman had been researching the ruined bridge abutment in his yard for some time. In 2006, Brinkman and Leader looked at the bridge with the idea of dating it. Their historical research continued over the next couple of years.


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Reboot your system, press Esc and choose your new boot device, and you should see your modified syslinux menu. Let's test that we are actually are saving our changes by changing the password.
passwd mynewpassword
Reboot again, and if your new password works you have persistent changes stored on your eee flash drive. Congratulations, now on to making the 901 actually work properly.
Backing Up
Now, it's probably a good idea to make a script to backup the changes.dat file before making major changes, or after getting them to work. At this point I add things to my system which I always want there, such as a few directories in root for scripts and installs etc, modifications to my path, a script to initialize a Bluetooth mouse cos I don't like trackpads and so on. Basically all the simple stuff that makes it your system – you don't have to do any of this… whatever works for you.
Once you are happy with your basic setup, use something like the following:
Obviously you can't do this while you are running BT3, since any changes to changes.dat while running will mess up the backup and possibly your file system. Boot up one of the non-persistent-changes syslinux entries to do your backing up.# I store backups in the Xandros "D:" drive, basically the Xandros /home partition, but anywhere will work.
mkdir /mnt/hdd1/changes_bk
tar cvzf /mnt/hdd1/changes_bk/backupname.tgz /mnt/hdd2/changes/changes.dat
Graphics support with VESA
Reboot into your BT3 persistent environment, and login. Now, at this point if you run xconf and then startx you will be disappointed – xconf does not appear to be able to correctly detect the Intel 945GME chipset in the eee 901, and it definitely does not like the 1024 x 600 resolution . So to start, we will be setting up some basic functionality such as VESA standard graphics. If you have started X and find that you have no mouse or something else is not working, just hit ctrl-alt-backspace to get back to your command line.
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Yay! A discussion thread to...discuss...the campaign.
Alter Shape into a Merfolk+Sky Swim=beat it, Fly!
Tried to link to it, but suddenly the PFSRD seems to be restricted, which does bother me a bit, since it is such a useful resource, as well as the page that I have made my links to for the purpose of this campaign. Anyone know anything about that?
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|Earl J V Caromarc
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|Gaston Blackacre
Don't worry about a thing. I'll be around, make a big mess so you've got some good stuff to sink your teeth into when you get back.
Always willing to help.
Ditto here. The weekend always seems to fill up fast, but I will do my best to ensure there's plenty of mess.
|Nameless, child of Original
No worries. When I stated the rules about posting before, I said the expectation for posting would be once per day, except Wednesdays and Sundays.
But let's switch Wednesday to Saturday. So, we'll say expectation will be once per day, but not the weekends (though anyone feel free to post if they want to.) That way people can have a break and take the weekend off if they want.
And like previously stated, this is just a general guideline to structure gameplay and we can be flexible when needed. :)
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Hate to ask, but I'm not familiar with Chase Mechanics.
AoO's seem a bit egregious. Isn't that what failing the obstacle check is for and getting mired?
Also, the idea of the "30 foot squares" and the base speed... doesn't that mean we're all moving together as some combined mob?
Are they called out, or are we applying because they aren't specifically excluded?
Re: AoO
As I see it, the chase rules were written in a way to sound like the PCs were chasing an NPC, or the PCs were in a race against each other. For this chase, I turned that around and instead had something chasing the PCs (and trying to damage them.) I agree with you about AoOs, it's just that I wanted that at least at the outset when you find yourself in the same room with the zombies for you all to feel that you are in serious danger against an immediate threat. Thus, I used AoOs to represent the "lashing out" that the zombies would do when you tried to initially flee. But yes, I agree with your point - once you're outside, the rest of the chase is a high-speed chase across roofs so we can assume you are out of the initial quagmire.
We'll concentrate on the chase skill checks, but zombies will still on occasion try to attack PCs (sans AoOs), and PCs can still try to attack zombies. We shall say that once everyone is out of the initial room (or beyond the first obstacle, which at this point is simply walking through a door) that AoOs won't apply anymore for the chase.
Re: base speed
30 ft represents the average of the characters in the chase, and therefore the distance of a move action across each leg of the chase "each card". You are not moving together as a combined mob because conceivably some PCs could not make their skill check and fall behind, or some could make both skill checks for an obstacle or use a special ability and shoot ahead. Also, the idea is that you are fleeing as a group would in a panic, and you have choices (e.g. do you run for your life, do you help others, do you concentrate on evasive maneuvers or put up a defensive front, etc?)
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I have a question: would the following custom item be acceptable? I would be interested in having my character create a custom item of continuous/use-activated Mage Armor, preferable in the form of an amulet in the shape of a tiny clockwork heart, creating a magical barrier of force around my character.
As a slot item, the item creation rules suggest a base cost of 2000 gold as seen here. I never liked the idea of my character wearing armor made of hide, and I think that this fits my characters style a lot better, as it means nameless can wear stylish clothing instead bulky armor.
@Ianez - I believe since Sandru (someone) succeeded at the "Door" obstacle and is holding it open, you can bypass the first square's test all together.
Giving you a Move Action and a Standard (typically used to pass test) action back.
Hope I got that right. See DM post(s), in the Gameplay thread.
@Darius - Swapping Weapon Focus (Rapier) out for Weapon Finesse would net you +1 with Rapier, +2 when Dex goes to 20. As well as works with Rapier, light weapons, Elven Curved Blade, Whip, etc...
Then, as Ianez mentions - a "light weapon" in your off-hand (if that can fit the character concept) would give you an additonal effective +2 on ALL melee attacks.
And in the interest of survivability... Please check your HP calculation. I think you shorted yourself 5 HP, should 45 total.
@Network - With your permission, of course. If we're not too deep into this... and Darius wishes +3 to Hit!
|Earl J V Caromarc
|Nameless, child of Original
Don't mind which zombie.
And I see my luck is up to par.
Not sure whether they're immune to the dazing - I think they might not be.
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...Could you make that Zombie 2 or 4, on the other side of the door with us?
I do not know their immunities specifically, but in 3.5, there were almost no daze immunity whatsoever. In addition, Pathfinder does not like the notion of being entirely immune to something, so this, the hardest condition to stop, excepting death itself, should be a pretty safe bet.
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|Nameless, child of Original
|Ianez Gastnicht
@Ianez - I believe since Sandru (someone) succeeded at the "Door" obstacle and is holding it open, you can bypass the first square's test all together.
Giving you a Move Action and a Standard (typically used to pass test) action back.
Hope I got that right. See DM post(s), in the Gameplay thread.
My take on it was that the first obstacle was to avoid AoOs from the zombies on the way to the door, and the second obstacle was the door itself (which Sandru has in hand, as it were). DM Network, comments?
Each of the 10 obstacles consists of 2 skill checks. The AoOs in the first room were just an additional layer of complication for the first round. Sandru made one of the checks (Fortitude) for the first obstacle and forfeited his next turn by holding the door open so you could all go through it and you don't have to roll skill checks for the first obstacle. Sorry for any confusion. Sandru is correct. If this means you redecide to have Ianez just escape through the door, that would be fine.
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@Sandru: I was looking up undead (they are immune to stunning) and they are NOT immune to crits anymore
Merry Christmas!
Hmmm. Ear-piercing scream does sonic damage and has a fort save or daze effect. My reading was that you could do the damage to a brick wall, but that it would be immune to being dazed. Is that right?
Yeah, these lil' buggers are a pain in the butt!
Problem might be here, under Undead Type description:
• Immunity to any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless the effect also works on objects or is harmless).
The spell only targets creatures.
Ear-Piercing Scream
School evocation [sonic]; Level bard 1, inquisitor 1, sorcerer/wizard 1, witch 1
Casting Time 1 standard action
Components V, S
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target one creature
Duration instantaneous; see text
Saving Throw Fortitude partial (see text); Spell Resistance yes
You unleash a powerful scream, inaudible to all but a single target. The target is dazed for 1 round and takes 1d6 points of sonic damage per two caster levels (maximum 5d6). A successful save negates the daze effect and halves the damage.
@Merry Christmas - Great News! I stand corrected Darius! Thanks Earl, sorry I was the bearer of bad news!
@Nameless - Caromarc is correct. You can make the skill check at a bonus.
from the chase rules
"...for every 10 feet faster than the baseline speed he moves, he gains a cumulative +2 bonus on these checks. Significant mobility advantages over the baseline speed type (such as flight) grant an additional +10 bonus on checks made to avoid obstacles, simulating the character's use of enhanced movement to bypass obstacles entirely."
@Caromarc - We will say the undead are immune to daze because it's an effect, but they can take sonic damage. I will fix.
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|Earl J V Caromarc
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|Earl J V Caromarc
@Darious - I just want to remind that if Undead is one of your favored enemies, you get +4 on attack and damage rolls against them.
Also, per Hunter's Bond, I think if you don't take a move action you get to grant +2 (on attack and damage rolls) to all allies within 30 ft (1/2 your favored enemy bonus) for 1 round.
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|Nameless, child of Original
I did not put "overconfident, arrogant" as character flaws without reason. :)
Is helping the doctor get past an acceptable use of my actions, by the chase rules? I could have used that standard for a full round action, giving me a pretty good chance at moving 3 cards, as the will save was pretty much auto win. It just does not make sense to do so, in character. At this point, it makes more sense that Nameless would attempt to help the doctor, so that is what he did.
He's baggage... Moral, ethical, literal. Part of completing the "quest".
I can imagine getting away with him (getting rewarded for it) or getting away without him (not so much).
We have to collectively suspend disbelief for the "fantasy" rules to work... can't be too realiatic. It's a game mechanic. Let's learn it and rock it, when we have a chance.
Just offering a different (or not so different) viewpoint.
EDIT: Just read your last Gameplay post. Reminded me why I was happy to propose "the brute" in this campaign setting. It's simpler, he deals with what's before him.
Mostly, immediate physical obstacles. But morality as well... he's somewhat on a "sacrafice" bent. Not a Martyr, though. All these "grand design" things... he might notice them, but doesn't pay it any mind. :)
Also why I'm posting in the first person, limited perspective.
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Of course. I in no way meant to criticize. I like this campaign so far. It is fun.
The thing is, I have no problem whatsoever suspending my disbelief. My problem is suspending my vehement attachment to the rules as I know them. It is a flaw of mine. I am trying to get past that in campaigns through roleplaying, thought.
Viewpoints are awesome.
*Edit* I like your first person descriptions. "Fish turned into pretty girl, nice" was hilarious.
Well, yeah. Nameless has a warped view of the world around him, his point of perception of himself and those around him truly askew. I hope it's not too much of a chore to read, as it does feel a bit like writing an Ayn Raynd novel, but I need to introduce his state of mind before I can challenge it by its foundations and give him character development (Because I plan to do exactly that... trust me on this. This character's very purpose is character development, actually.)
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ANAHEIM – Should we start with the hit – Long Beach Poly's Jayon Brown emphatically cracking Mater Dei's Justin Allen helmet to facemask?
Or the catch – Mater Dei's Thomas Duarte looking over his left shoulder then adjusting to peek over his right, the ball in the air the whole time, for a ridiculous 47-yard fingertip reception?
Or the pick – Mater Dei's London Iakopo taking the ball off the foot of a Poly receiver for a straight-to-YouTube interception?
Or maybe we should just cut to the final score – Poly 35, Mater Dei 17 in a CIF-SS Pac-5 Division final that produced 48 minutes of highlights and a significantly greater total of moments.
Steve Fryer, a colleague at the Register, has a great perspective on these high school games. It goes something like this: No matter the result, no matter the significance, no matter the sport, some kid is going to do something he or she will remember forever.
That's what makes these games special – the memories, the snapshots that will live on indefinitely.
And that's important to remember today, particularly for the Mater Dei players, who just had their season wash up in the mist and muck at Angel Stadium, felled by a Poly team loaded with talent and hunger.
Given the program's tradition, no one's feeling sorry today for the Monarchs. That's not the point here. The point is to recognize that no matter how forgettable the feelings afterward, the moments during always will remain.
Think games like this one don't have an allure? That was USC's Matt Barkley, Khaled Holmes and Max Wittek – each a graduate of Mater Dei – standing on the Monarch sideline Saturday.
The moments started arriving just as quickly. On the game's second play, Poly's Manu Luuga was driven out of bounds so hard that he took out one of Fox Sports' cameramen.
On the very next snap, Poly's Vincent Mindoro blindsided Iakopo with a block that could have separated the poor kid from his eyebrows. Instead, Iakopo bounced right up.
These schools have a history, a respectful and gentlemanly history that captures high school sports at its essence.
Appropriately, that history also reads like a boxing rivalry. Over the past 30 years, Mater Dei and Poly have played each other 13 times. The Monarchs are now 6-6-1 in those games. So are the Jackrabbits.
The most recent meeting that had a CIF title awaiting the winner came in 1999. The game ended 21-21.
"It's like the football gods lined this up," Mater Dei coach Bruce Rollinson said heading into Saturday, "to give everybody a heck of a football game."
Though it lacked the drama and suspense forecast, this game didn't want for individual accomplishment.
It took the Jackrabbits only 2:09 to produce the first touchdown. The score came on a 21-yard reception by Juju Smith, a junior of whom Poly coach Raul Lara recently told the Long Beach Press-Telegram, "If he does everything right, he's a shoo-in to be an NFL guy."
Poly scored on its next possession when Luuga turned a third down into a touchdown with a play that looked basic but produced dynamic results. The senior took the shotgun snap and simply ran left, not stopping until the goal line greeted him 71 yards later.
Mater Dei had the ball for nearly nine of the 12 minutes of the first quarter … and trailed 14-0.
The Monarchs finally scored their first points on a 24-yard Timothy Strader field goal 53 seconds into the second quarter. One minute and one second later, after a 50-yard drive, Poly was up 21-3.
The momentum and hope Mater Dei desired was all but lost for good midway through the third quarter. That's when Poly's Matt Mitai sacked Chase Forrest, causing a fumble that Brown retuned 14 yards for a touchdown.
No, the theater of this game wasn't for all-time, the final quarter rendered mostly as mop-up after the Jackrabbits had opened a 25-point lead. But that doesn't mean there was little left to take away.
Late in the game, after Mater Dei had turned the ball over on downs, Duarte began heading for the Monarch bench when he encountered Poly's Iman Marshall.
For most of the night, Duarte had been wearing Marshall, a sophomore cornerback who attached himself to Mater Dei's big target and refused to let go.
The two exchanged a few words, pats on the shoulder and a fist bump. Then both trotted to their appropriate sidelines.
It was a show of respect, a display of shared appreciation and it was the perfect punctuation on a game that didn't end dramatically but sure left some memorable impressions in getting there.
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Monday, 3 October 2011
The Robinson Family of Hyde.
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3 comments:
- Tom said...
Great post Nancy, my thanks also go to Angela for such great information concerning the Town Hall and the Robinson family...
Nancy, I have got a series of pictures that Dave as been taking this last year of the outside of the town hall.. I think this is the time to post them.. They will fit in so well with this post.. I will post them tomorrow unless you have a post ready.
- Monday, 03 October, 2011
- Tom said...
Just been looking over the last picture and noticed the supply of Plaster, Hair and Laths.. Having mixed plaster myself a few time I should well imagine the work would have been so much harder mixing it in..
- Monday, 03 October, 2011
Thanks for this brilliant peep into the past. I was particularly interested in the mention of Kensington House which was opposite my childhood home at 3 Kensington Street. We were in awe of that house because it was so big, and I remember we used to deliberately throw our ball over the wall just so we could get into the garden to find it! The last people I remember living there were the Hadfields. Mr Hadfield was an optician and he ran his business from the house. All a long time ago!
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WHITTIER - Sheriff's deputies shot and killed an armed man and took his girlfriend into custody early Sunday after they shot at police and deputies and holed up inside a garage in an unincorporated area near Whittier.
The dead man was initially described as a man in his 30s, Lt. David Coleman of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau said.
His name was not released pending positive identification and notification of his family, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben said.
Sheriff's officials declined to release the name of the female suspect.
She was expected to face charges of attempted murder of peace officers, as well as murder for the death of her boyfriend, Coleman said. Under California law, a person can be charged with murder whenever a death results from the commission of a felony.
The incident began about midnight when Whittier police tried to pull over a stolen SUV at Telegraph Road and Pioneer Boulevard, initiating a pursuit, Whittier police Lt. Steve Dean said.
Officers quickly canceled the pursuit, as the fleeing car was creating a dangerous situation by speeding with no headlights on and with a flat tire, Dean said.
But a deputy from the sheriff's Pico Rivera Station spotted the SUV - a black Jeep - driving "recklessly" in the area of Washington and Norwalk boulevards, Coleman said.
The SUV crashed through a fence at the Choisser Street cul-de-sac and ended up in the middle of Norwalk Boulevard, Coleman said.
The man and woman then exited the SUV, both armed with handguns, as Whittier police officers were arriving at the scene from the north and south, officials said. The woman had been driving the SUV.
"The female suspect fired her handgun in a northerly direction. The male suspect fired in a southerly direction," Coleman said.
No officers were hurt, and Whittier police officers were not aware they were being fired upon at the time, Dean said. However, the deputy reported seeing the gunfire.
The man and woman continued to flee on foot, and officials set up a search perimeter in the area, officials said.
As the search continued through the night, deputies heard a male voice coming from inside a residential garage, which had been converted into living space, in the 7600 block of Norwalk Boulevard, Coleman said.
The garage was freestanding in the backyard of a home, and was not believed to be tied to the suspects.
"He yelled at the deputies not to enter and indicated he had a hostage," he said.
Nearby homes were evacuated, and a sheriff's SWAT team was summoned to the scene. The woman came out of the garage and surrendered about 4:30 a.m., authorities said. But the man remained holed up inside.
About two hours later, "Deputies heard a gunshot from within," Coleman said.
Within minutes, "The suspect exited the garage door and produced a handgun," he said. Deputies shot the man, striking him at least twice.
Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene, officials said. A handgun was found near his body.
It was not clear Sunday if any additional weapons were recovered.
The SUV crashed by the suspects prior to the standoff and shooting had been reported stolen out of Lakewood, Colo., Coleman said. It had been fitted with license plates taken in Wyoming, and California license plates also were found inside the vehicle.
"It seems they've been working their way west from Colorado," Coleman said.
Like all fatal deputy-involved shootings in Los Angeles County, the shooting was being investigated by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and sheriff's Internal Affairs Bureau, as well as the County of Los Angeles Office of Independent Review.


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School of Music announces March recitals, performances
The University of South Carolina's School of Music will present several performances, as well as its band and ensemble concerts, for March. All events are free and open to the public and will be held in the School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St.
Faculty and guest artist recitals:
March 17—7:30 p.m.
The CORE Ensemble guest recital
The Core Ensemble has commissioned many of today's finest composers for new works, featuring the unique instrumental combination of cello, piano and percussion. Many of these works have been funded by the most prestigious commissioning programs in the United States. CD recordings have been released on the New World, Albany and Centaur labels. The ensemble includes Tahirah Whittington (cello), Hugh Hinton (piano) and Michael Parola (percussion).
March 31—7:30 p.m.
Joseph Rackers faculty piano recital
Bands and ensemble performances:
March 24—7:30 p.m.
Palmetto Pans Steel Drums Concert—The Palmetto Pans is a steel drum band devoted to performing the music of Trinidad and Tobago as well as island classics and popular music. The group consists of 12-18 members coming from various academic disciplines throughout the university and community. The musicians perform on 55-gallon oil drums that have been transformed into musical instruments.
March 28—7:30 p.m.
USC Percussion Ensemble recital
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More Cage Warriors action this Saturday as CWFC Fight Night 8 takes place in Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
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12th June 2014 11:04 PM #1
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Twin boys causing stress
I have 16 month old twins, one of my twins is VERY dominant and he pushes the other around. We say the A in baby A is for aggressive. Is there anyway to teach him to be kinder to his twin brother? Or to teach his more passive brother to stand up for himself? Our passive twin ends up in tears quite often.
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Know that you are not alone with your twins, this is a very common occurrence with twins and siblings who are very close in age. One tends to have a stronger personality than the other.
A friend recently mentioned this same issue with her twin girls....here's what she had to say:
"My twin girls just turned 2 yrs old and one is def more aggressive than the other. She is the one who would bite her sister, take toys away, hit, and pull hair. Its stressful to get through the biting stage, hitting stage and pulling hair. My other daughter wouldn't bite back, but she would hit occasionally. They take each others toys (which they only want when the other one has it - very common with toddlers). I was finally able to teach them to share - which works most of the time, but I do have to remind them to share with the other. Just keep on reinforcing that its not nice to do whats shes doing to her sister, and as frustrating as it gets, its usually just a stage and she will move on to some other stage. It does get better!! My girls are buddies more so now than before, but they have their moments. Good luck!!"
Great advice from one twin mum to the other...hope this helps you see that you are not alone with this issue.
Happy twin parenting..
8th July 2014 11:23 PM #3
Just wondering how you are doing 3kidsforme?
It is hard work having three kids and even harder having kids. So be gentle on yourself and don't make yourself feel guilty. Gentle parenting is not just about parenting our kids with a gentle and respectful attitude; it is also about being gentle and forgiving to ourselves. After all, our kids learn most from the way we live rather than the things we say.
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Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art
Podcast Series
This audio podcast series discusses artworks and themes in the exhibition Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art. Episodes will be posted every week for the duration of the exhibition, which is on view from October 25, 2013 through March 2, 2014. Links to the episodes with images of the artworks on our YouTube channel will be added below. You can also download the videos on iTunes U and find the audio-only content on Soundcloud.
1. E. Carmen Ramos, curator of Latino art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, discusses Breakfast Tacos, from the series Seven Days by Chuck Ramirez.
2. Betsy Broun, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (1988-2016), talks about Camas para Sueños by Carmen Lomas Garza.
3. Taína Caragol, curator for Latino art and history at the National Portrait Gallery, explores Marcos Dimas' Pariah.
4. Artist Teresita Fernández, talks about her work, Nocturnal (Horizon Line).
5. Eduardo Díaz, director of the Smithsonian Latino Center, discusses Death of Rubén Salazar by Frank Romero.
6. Florencia Bazzano-Nelson, curatorial assistant at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, explores the graphic works in the exhibition.
7. E. Carmen Ramos, curator of Latino art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, discusses Constellation by María Magdalena Campos-Pons.
8. Artist Antonio Martorell talks about his work La Playa Negra I (Tar Beach I.
9. Artist Judithe Hernandez discusses her screenprint Reina de Primavera, from Méchicano 1977 Calendario.
10. Artist María Brito describes her installation El Patio de Mi Casa.
11 & 12. Betsy Broun, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (1988-2016), talks about Margarita Cabrera's Brown Blender, White Coffee Maker, and Black and Grey Toaster, as well as Jesse Treviño's Mis Hermanos.
13. Artist Freddy Rodríguez discusses his paintings Danza Africana, Amor Africano, and Danza de Carnaval.
14. Artist Amado M. Peña Jr. discusses his print Mestizo.
15. Artist Juan Sanchez talks about his work Para Carmen María Colón, from the portfolio Guariquen: images and words Rican/structed.
16. Artist Delilah Montoya talks about her photographs Humane Borders Water Station and Desire Lines, Baboquivari Peak, AZ.
17. Artist Elia Alba explores Pure Plantainum by Miguel Luciano.
18. Artist María Martínez-Cañas talks about her print Totem Negro XVI.
19. Artist ADÁL talks about his El Puerto Rican Passport series.
20. Artist Amalia Mesa-Bains discusses her installation An Ofrenda for Dolores del Rio.


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It's Christmas, and Billy Crystal is serving up the kosher ham in "Parental Guidance," a wincingly unfunny family comedy that puts Crystal's overbearing shtick front and center.
Crystal and Bette Midler star as Artie and Diane, a California married couple whose adult daughter Alice (Marisa Tomei) lives in Atlanta with her inventor husband Phil (Tom Everett Scott) and their three kids. Diane frets that they have become "the other grandparents," the ones the kids don't see as often as their "regular" grandparents. Artie has more selfish concerns, when he's laid off from his job as a minor-league baseball announcer.
When Phil wins an award for his latest invention, a fully automated house in which the family lives, he and Alice plan a weekend getaway. But with Phil's parents unavailable, he suggests calling Artie and Diane to babysit for a few days an idea that literally gives Alice a case of hives. Alice worries that her parents' overbearing nature, and old-school discipline, won't mesh with her modern parenting.
Sure enough, when they arrive, Artie complains about the kids' gluten-free, conflict-free and overscheduled lives where eldest daughter Harper (Bailee Madison) stresses over violin rehearsals, middle child Turner (Joshua Rush) has a stutter, and the littlest, Barker (Kyle Harrison Breitkopf), is an unholy terror.
The kids' reaction to their seldom-seen grandparents is to follow Alice's advice, and laugh at Artie's jokes even if they aren't funny. One suspects that was what it was like on the set with Crystal, as his pet gag writers try to punch up the script (credited to Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse) like Krusty the Clown ad-libbing Borscht Belt one-liners through "King Lear."
Crystal's imposing presence turns the attention of every scene, whether comical or faux-emotional, away from the other characters and toward Artie. If there's a lesson in parenting in "Parental Guidance," it's that no one is too old to be taught to share.
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Today, I spent 2 hours scrubbing puke off the dishes in the kitchen. Why? Because my moronic flatmate was dared by his equally moronic friend to drink a bottle of castor oil and then eat an entire jar of marmite. As a result, he projectile vomited all over all the dishes and left me to clean up. FML
Today, I went to the hospital to visit my grandfather. That's where I tripped over a loose cord in the hallway, resulting in a fractured elbow. I ended up in the emergency room and didn't even get to see my grandfather. FML
Today, I went to see my sister and took a couple of dog biscuits for her dog. I forgot about them until later when I realised I had a hole in my pocket, near my crotch. The dog pointed this out by chomping my balls to get to the biscuits. My attempts to remove him resulted in more vigorous chewing. FML
Today, the person who bullied me throughout my childhood eventually resulting in me going to therapy and switching schools became my boss. On top of that, he refers to me by the insulting nickname he called me during childhood. It's good to see that growing up hasn't changed him at all. FML
Today, I woke up early to finish a presentation, since a co-worker insisted we have a meeting beforehand to discuss some new results. I just found out the coworker doesn't have the "new results" because he didn't do the work. It's cool, I didn't need the extra sleep. FML
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Today, my boss offered me a 3% "raise" with new commission targets. Consequently this "raise" would result in my income being reduced by a third. Apparently, if I can reach my current targets, they're too easy. So, as a reward for being great at my job, I get a reduced salary. FML
Today, I was on my motorbike, riding through town, when a bird collided with my crash helmet. I lost my balance, and fell. As a result: a leg, a rib and a wrist of mine were broken. The EMT guy helpfully reassured me that the pigeon was A-OK. FML
Today, I was on my way to college when I got in a car wreck with none other than my professor. My car was totaled and couldn't drive, but his could so I missed class, but he still made it. The end result? He marked me as an "unexcused absence" and gave me a zero. The accident was his fault. FML
Today, despite feeling healthier than ever, losing fat, gaining muscle and having perfect blood results, my morbidly obese relatives keep telling me that my new vegan diet is "unhealthy". FML
Today, I finally bought my first car after saving around £5000 and finding an absolute bargain that ticked all the boxes! Today was also the day of my first ever car accident, resulting in the car being written off by an uninsured driver. I had it less than 9 hours. FML
Today, during a regular checkup at the dentist, I got a wisdom tooth pulled out which resulted in me looking like a fat hamster. Tomorrow is my first day as an English teacher in high school. FML
Today, I had an argument with my partner, which resulted in us breaking up and me leaving. I drove for half an hour before I realised I had left my handbag, purse and licence at his place. I had to go ask for it back. FML
Today, following a 6-hour roundtrip after having lost both games from a baseball doubleheader, I was pleasantly surprised to see that my 4-year-old son was still up. After updating him on the day's results, he went off to bed with the words, "Good night, loser." FML
Today, my wedding is scheduled for next week. Today is also the day my whole family had an epic falling out, resulting in my mother disowning my brother. Apart from having them taking turns sobbing at me through the phone, they're also not coming to the wedding. I paid the hotel rooms in advance. FML
Today, I went to the doctor. They did a test and said they would email me the results. My girlfriend saw the email that said "The test was positive", and now she thinks I'm cheating on her with someone named Doctor Johnson. FML
Today, at my brother's baseball practice, two 6 year-old girls wanted a piggy back ride. I get this a lot due to my size, so after telling their mom how good I was with kids, I let one get on my back. I then promptly tripped over a puppy and face planted, resulting in a crying child. FML
Today, I made an attempt to be nicer to customers at my job as instructed, which resulted in me listening to a handful of elderly people's incontinence issues, and a meth-addict's multiple abortions in detail. FML
Today, my girlfriend tells me she missed her period this month. I felt excited until she said, "I will let you know the results of the paternity test." I was not aware we needed a paternity test. FML
Today, I read the instructions on my new prescription constipation medicine: "For best results, defecate before use." FML
Today, I found out that my immediate supervisor had modified my phone in the priority order at our call center. As a result, any calls that came in during the night shift would be routed to my phone first, so that he can play games on his phone uninterrupted. It's been a whole year. FML
Today, my dryer broke in the middle of drying my essential work clothes. This resulted in me wearing partially-dried pants to work today. As a nanny I have encountered diaper rashes before, just not on myself. FML
Today, I went to the hospital for a scan. The tech went wide-eyed and stared at his screen in horror before realizing I could see him. He wouldn't tell me what he saw, apparently only my doctor is allowed to do that. So now I have to wait for god knows how long to get my results back. FML
Today, after hearing the results of my spinal tap, following several scans, my doctor said discovering that I have Multiple Sclerosis was a "happy accident". FML
Today, I finally got the results of months of extensive psychological testing to determine why I did so well in my course but performed so terribly on the job. Turns out I'm autistic. FML
Today, I decided to sunbathe in my backyard in an attempt to be healthy. The result? Insect bites over my body. Somehow, despite being fully clothed the entire time, my scrotum also received several bites. FML
Today, my stepbrother's attempt at making a snack resulted in the microwave catching on fire and the everlasting smell of burnt pizza rolls. FML
Today, I went on a Tinder date with a hot British guy. He spent 90% of the date talking about his ex, but I invited him back to my place anyway. He came after 20 minutes of foreplay then left without even offering to get me off. FML