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A recent study by Raccoon Gang reported that one hour of eLearning content takes an average of 8,542 – 36,320 (22,431 on average) and clocks between 100 to 160 hours of work depending on the complexity of the modules. With the current stratagem of WFH, L&D teams need cheaper, lower-maintenance solutions that deliver quality concomitantly to create long term value.
The Key decisive factors in e-course creation are:
- Resource persons – The experts who will author the content can be outsourced, freelancers, instruction designers or SMEs. The cost of outsourcing is much higher, instruction designers are more efficient in content creation but lack the expertise of business knowledge. SMEs have knowledge but need to be extensively trained to use the tool.
- Content Strategy –Decisions to identify learning goals, use existing content or make from scratch and degree of interactivity are critical.
- Technology – The authoring tool requires careful consideration. Don't end up paying for features you will barely use.
- Relationship between content and delivery program – It makes sense to keep the authoring tools and LMS independent, SCORM compatible, for flexibility in distribution.
While costly authoring tools are not an option, free tools have severe limitations and always will incur hidden expenses before they create value.
Cost-effective strategy to create value
Our solution is a bottom-up learning approach termed as Employee-generated Learning (EGL). With EGL, any employee, whether a trainer, subject-matter expert (SME) or L&D expert, can create and share domain-specific relevant knowledge. Content creation as well as maintenance can be immediately started. SMEs share their daily working best practices and author the content themselves to leverage EGL. As SMEs do not have a didactic background to create meaningful knowledge that could be consumed by their peers, it is important for e-learning authoring tools/platforms to provide the necessary support and are easy to use.
Easygenerator's authoring tool provides the right knowledge sharing platform for SMEs with its simple structure. Its didactic support features make it even easier to use. The company's goal was to offer the right platform with just enough features for SMEs to capture their expertise and share it with their colleagues. The tool provides the appropriate didactical support and structure to make this possible. This is the unique characteristic of the Easygenerator authoring tool. Clients across the world have been using Easygenerator in a very cost-effective way to power their training interventions for:
- HR / Formal training
- Product Training
- Work instructions
- Other
Employees become their own growth drivers is the unfathomable value that EGL harnesses. Adopting EGL with Easygenerator speeds up the circulation of knowledge throughout the organization while saving L&D time, and will significantly slash down the e-learning creation and maintenance costs.
EGL is a cost-effective solution, but subject matter experts may not have the right e-learning background when it comes to creating e-learning courses. That's why we have identified nine cornerstones — or e-learning development best practices that can guide them in creating an effective e-learning content design.
Let us now unbox the nine corner stones or eLearning best practices for you to slash the cost further.
- Define your goals and objectives for the course. – Start with the end in mind. All your content decisions will be informed and then circle back to this end. Setting the Learning Outcomes before creating any content helps to keep all the steps and further processes properly aligned.
- Create a course in the correct order– Assessment methodology, question for assessment should be created to meet the learning goals and objectives. Content creation is then mapped to the answer to the questions. It helps to create the learning journey from known to unknown. Content thus created will be shorter, crisper and relevant.
- Use Variety of Templates – Incorporate multiple formats and templates for enhanced engagement and assimilation. Use of Images, audio and video at appropriate places in the content is very effective as it is multi-modal and includes more learning styles. Use a variety of templates to repeat and reinforce learning. This increases motivation as well as beats the forgetting curve.
- Keep it Small – Small bite sized modules of average ten minutes addressing around two learning objectives is a good bet. Sentences and paragraphs also should be short and simple.
- Write for the Learner – It is important to know the background of the learner. Present the big idea and the overarching concept before diving into the details. The content should be properly introduced in the start and effectively summarised or concluded. Use of active voice is most effective to increase readability and create impact. Review the content for correct flow of thought and proof read it to avoid grammatical errors. This ensures clarity and comprehension.
- Establish Feedback Culture – Use formative assessment tools to keep a track of degree of learning. Help learners strengthen their weak concepts. Explain in detail why their answer to the posed question is wrong and how they should correct it. Feedback pathway is also of great value when authoring the content. Collaborate with colleagues, co-authors and reviewers to request feedback, via comments. Quality content thus created will create value for all stakeholders.
- Solicit Learner input with NPS feature – Incorporate rating scale or use NPS survey to get the opinion of learners regarding the course. Analyzing it objectively will help in iterating the course to keep it relevant and updated. Timely course corrections will create value.
- Curate before Creating – Writing from scratch brings in value only if it is something new. Use the pre-existing content if available. Revise and repurpose it for the learner. Organize and structure the knowledge already available although scattered all over, to make it engaging, presentable and meaningful for the learner.
- Create Knowledge Sharing Milieu –Sharing your experience and expertise with colleagues helps to build your reputation as an expert on one hand and on the other helps you to learn much more. Embracing a knowledge sharing culture goes a long way in being a cost-effective method to create content, value as well as a supportive working environment.
It is evident that you do have quite a bit of control over the factors that impact cost while you create value for the business. There is absolutely no expert opinion that says that high-quality eLearning experiences can't be created on a relatively low budget. However, when weighing the factors and making investment decisions about e-learning, you must have a clear understanding of your overall training strategy and the value your innovative learning strategy can accrue for business growth. Go ahead and make an informed decision to kickstart your eLearning journey.


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Friday, December 27, 2013
Catch of the Day
48 comments:
You and Dakota get along WAY better than I do with the dog here, Cody! Binga loves her, but she only gets whaps from me.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yep Sparkle we get along REALLY well. Mom often says, TOO WELL!!!!! I whap him but only when he needs it! Love, CodyDelete
Fishing for dogs? I'm sure that'll become a new hobby. Have a lovely Friday.ReplyDeleteReplies
It will if they get the fishing rod that I got! You have a lovely Friday too! Love, CodyDelete
Love it. That made us smile. Have a fabulous Friday.ReplyDelete
Best wishes MollyReplies
I am so happy Molly!! Thank you! You have a fabulous Friday too!Delete
Well played Cody :) great present guys ..loads of fun :) hugs Fozziemum xxxReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousDecember 27, 2013 at 5:22 AM
Good luck Cody - I should imagine by now Dakota knows ALLLLL your tricks though!!ReplyDelete
Hugs, SamReplies
Are you kidding? He falls for them EVERY time! Love, CodyDelete
MOL! That woofie could take some time to haul in! It's a big one!ReplyDelete
MOL!! MOL!!! I know!!! xoxoDelete
Cody, that would be a great catch. What will you do with him if you catch him?ReplyDeleteReplies
I'll WHAP him!!! Love, CodyDelete
Hehehehe I think that will take some to haul that one in,xx SpeedyReplyDeleteReplies
It will but I am strong!! xoxoDelete
Wow, what a catch would that be! I've never met a dog in person, that would be very interesting to get to do someday.ReplyDeleteReplies
oh Carlos!! Come over and meet Dakota! He LOVES to kiss kitties!! Love, CodyDelete
Fishing for woofies sounds like a lot of fun.ReplyDelete
Now that really is the catch of the day!ReplyDelete
Did you catch Dakota? Did you catch Dakota??ReplyDelete
I bet that is what you are trying for kitty. My cat is always trying to trap us dogs too!ReplyDelete
Whoa!!! You might need help reeling that one in!!!ReplyDelete
; ) Katie
Good for you Cody, keeping that toy away from Dakota. But we are glad that you two get along so as to not really fight for that toy. Take care.ReplyDelete
Watch out, Cody! Dakota might eat your fishie. ;)ReplyDelete
That is a great gift, enjoy! Lee and PhodReplyDelete
Good fishing Cody! My book arrived today thank you. Me and mum are looking through the cartoons together.ReplyDeleteReplies
Get 'em, Cody!ReplyDelete
Cody I think you are going to have fun with that "catching" Dakota!ReplyDelete
That sounds fun. Have a good time playing.Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.ReplyDelete
Sue B
Jo-Jo gots one of those! Its gots a lobster on it and Cinnamon keeps stealing it!ReplyDelete
Rock on!
Better put a bone on the line!ReplyDeleteReplies
good one but this woofie will eat ANYTHING :)Delete
Cody, if you catch Dakota will you throw him back?ReplyDelete
Cindi Lou & The Kitty KrewReplies
Now THAT made Mom LOL!!! xoxoDelete
Cody, Score! You reeled in a big fish, Man! And score! again on the fabulous bunch of presents you gotted! We loved your Secret paws post! I got some terrific stuff too, from all the kitties at Manx Mnews! Secret Paws is the best, eh? XOXOXOReplyDeleteReplies
MOL Spitty!!!! Awww thanks about my Secret Paws post! You scored big time my furiend as well! Secret Paws IS the best! xoxoDelete
Cody, I think your brother Dakota would be a great catch! xoReplyDelete
Aww! Cute picture! Enjoy your weekend - Purrs from the Zee and Zoey Gang!ReplyDelete
Cody, I don't think Jax would tolerate a dog in our home, but I get along well with everyone (as long as they don't make me sit on their lap). Happy New Year from Momma, Jax and me!ReplyDelete
Ting Ting
That's so adorable! Enjoy your pressies, Cody and Dakota!ReplyDelete
THANK YOU!!!! ((((hugs))))ReplyDelete
What are you going to do with that woofie if you catch him?ReplyDelete
Are you trying to hook yourself a dogfish?ReplyDelete
Penny's alleged human,
Gary :)
Ha ha... quite a big fish to catch I think!ReplyDelete
Great toy :)

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Chief of Police James Heavey has announced the retirement of Detective Timothy Biggs, who has completed 27 years of service with the Greenwich Police Department.
Detective Biggs, a Greenwich native, was sworn in as a Greenwich Police Officer in February of 1986 and would graduate from the 194th session of the Connecticut Municipal Police Basic Police Academy. In 1997 he was promoted to Accident Car Investigator (Master Police Officer) and promoted again in 2002 to Detective. Detective Biggs was also a long serving member of the Departments Special Response Unit (SRU).
During Tim's early career he distinguished himself by expertly solving many dynamic situations that required a quick and measured response. His success on the road as a patrol officer resulted in a new assignment where for the last 12 years Detective Biggs has been assigned to the Criminal Investigations Section of the Detective Division.
Detective Biggs file contains numerous departmental commendations for excellent police work and actions exemplifying the best tradition of police service. These commendations span his career from Patrol Officer to Accident Car to Detective. Detective Biggs Commendation's are representative of the full range of crime in Greenwich. He has received Chief Commendations for investigations and apprehensions for: Serious Accident Investigations, Auto Theft, Burglaries, Car Jacking's, Financial Frauds, Homicides, Kidnapping, Auto and Foot Pursuits, Robberies and not to mention his life saving efforts on medical calls and his professional conduct during security details for Presidential visits and other dignitaries.
His outstanding investigative abilities resulted in his being recognized as the Officer of the Month in January 2011. Detective Biggs efforts were always instrumental to the successful conclusion in so many investigations. Detective Biggs and his partners conducted a 12 month investigation into eleven Greenwich burglaries that would
ultimately result in the arrest of two career criminals and the recovery of thousands upon thousands of dollars' worth of stolen property.
Detective Biggs file similarly contains numerous letters of appreciation from local citizens. They all recount his professionalism and compassion. Of special note is the letter detailing his act of genuine charity and humanity when he spearheaded to get a destitute and mentally challenged man home to Pennsylvania. He would have to coordinate and cajole many different institutions and a bus company to accomplish the task.
"Tim's accomplishments are indicative of a highly accomplished and professional police officer who has positively affected so many of our citizens. We are fortunate that Tim will continue to share his institutional knowledge in retirement. Detective Biggs will continue to serve the Town of Greenwich as a volunteer Special Police Officer. I am very proud to have served with Tim and wish him the best in the next stage of his life."
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Who's Responsible for CA's Giant Toxic Methane Leak That Has Forced Thousands to Evacuate Their Homes?
If you don't live on the West Coast of the United States, you might not have heard about the massive gas well leak that's been venting natural gas into the atmosphere at a rate of more than 100,000 pounds per hour for more than two months.
Infrared video that the Environmental Defense Fund captured in December shows that the natural gas is billowing like a volcano just above Burbank, California, on a hilltop in the Aliso Canyon area. That video was taken over a month after the leak started on October 23, after the well had already ejected an estimated 80,000 tons of methane into the atmosphere.
For perspective, 80,000 tons of methane is equal to about a quarter of what the entire state of California—which is the eighth largest economy in the entire world—emitted between October 23 and November 20, 2015. And methane, which is what's mostly in "natural gas," is actually a much stronger greenhouse gas than CO2 in the short term, during the first 20 years it's in the atmosphere it can be up to 80 times more potent than CO2.
According to the Washington Post, the impact of the gases that have already been released from this one volcanic leak are equivalent to the impact, over 20 years, of six coal-fired power plants— or 7 million automobiles. But this leak isn't just a crisis for the climate; it has also forced the evacuation of 1,700 homes in nearby neighborhoods, the closing of two schools and countless residents have reported that the stench has made them ill.
So how did all this happen?
Engineers are speculating that a seven-inch pipe ruptured about 500 feet below the surface, but they won't know for sure until they are able to seal the well off completely, something the Southern California Gas Company says may not happen until March.
But according to a recent report from the Los Angeles Times and a lawsuit from local residents, the initial leak isn't what made this an environmental disaster for the history books. No, the real problem here goes way back to 1979, when the Southern California Gas Company had the original safety valve removed from the gas well, and then simply didn't bother to replace it.
Mind you, it's not like the well was new in 1979—it was already a quarter of a century old in 1979—and 36 years after the company cut that corner, the well finally ruptured at 61 years old. A spokeswoman told the Los Angeles Times that they didn't replace the safety valve simply because the company wasn't required to by law. So the company simply didn't replace the valve, because the profit motive of a corporation means that it has no incentive—no motivation—to protect anyone or anything that it isn't required to protect by law.
Because the company didn't replace the valve, the company estimates that it could be another three months before they can plug the well completely.
This is a case where corporate greed and lax regulations have caused a massive disruption in California's energy infrastructure and forced the evacuation of thousands of homes and seriously jeopardized any emissions cuts that California has achieved over the last few years. And none of it would have happened if we hadn't handed the management of our energy infrastructure over to largely deregulated for-profit corporations that only care about their bottom lines.
Civics has fallen by the wayside in US education, but this case makes it clear that it's time to have a real civic conversation about private and public goods, and about where private ownership ends and where the public commons begin.
This natural gas leak isn't just an environmental disaster; it's an atmospheric catastrophe like we've never really seen before. Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, their communities forced to scatter and the climate has been put even further in jeopardy, just because a for-profit company wasn't required to replace the safety valve on their aging well.
This example proves the importance of treating our nation's energy infrastructure as a part of the commons. To do that, we need strict regulations—including enforcement mechanism including fines and jail for executives—that dissuade corporations from cutting corners at the expense of communities and the environment. And we need to lift the liability cap that allows fossil fuel companies to only pay a fraction of the damages that they cause to communities and to the environment.
It's time to start treating the commons as something owned by every taxpayer and to be preserved for future generations, instead of something to be exploited for present private profits and left as trash for the taxpayers to pay for and future generations to clean up.


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Kyle Whittingham has won over seventy-percent of his games at Utah. He's produced an undefeated season, led the Utes to a second-place finish nationally and a Sugar Bowl win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.
It's hard to imagine, at least from the coaching perspective, that '08 could ever be topped - outside, you know, winning the whole thing.
Yet, with two weeks remaining in the '11 regular season, the case could be made that this year is his best coaching job ever at Utah and it might not even be close.
'08 was great and certainly this post isn't here to diminish what Utah did. But that was also with a team loaded with senior leadership, a great quarterback, a balanced running attack and a defense that was not only stocked with talent, but bundled with experience.
This year's team, though, has lost its quarterback, started over with its running game and rebuilt parts of its defense - all the while entering a BCS conference and they still managed bowl eligibility.
A few weeks ago, after the California debacle, that seemed unlikely. Eight wins seemed inconceivable.
Now, however, this team has a good chance, depending on how the final three games go, of surging to nine victories, which, all things considered, would be something of a miracle.
Already, even without the prestigious rankings and BCS contention, this season is more satisfying and successful than what Utah did last year. The Utes, a year ago today, had just been beaten down two weeks in a row against the TCU Horned Frogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Sure, they still had a chance to win ten games and beat BYU, but everything, after that lay down against the Irish, seemed hollow.
There won't be ten-wins this season and it's possible the Utes even have a couple more losses ahead of them, but it's not hard to suggest this season, more than any other, shows how valuable Kyle Whittingham, and the staff he's built, is to this program.
Not many teams can counter with losing their starting quarterback by winning four of their last five - three of which have come in blowout fashion.
But that's exactly what the Utes have done this season. Once sitting at 3-4 and on the cusp of a losing campaign, Whittingham rallied the troops and now Utah's the hottest team, outside USC, in the Pac-12 South.
8-4 is now not only a possibility, it's actually now starting to be the expectation.
All this with a D-II quarterback and, even today, a fairly one-dimensional offense.


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Sportsmobile Adventures
Our Sportsmobile
In 2004, we bought a Sportsmobile camper van. We are passionate about backroad exploring and boondock camping — avoiding RV parks and official campgrounds if at all possible. The Sportsmobile was a step up from sleeping in the back of a Jeep Grand Cherokee , which wasn't really suitable for more than one person.
Our dream was a 4x4 camper van — something big enough to stand in, but small enough to navigate the twisty trails we want to explore. The 1980's-era Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia vans were very tempting, but we got the impression that they have issues with reliability and lack of engine power. We did consider a pickup truck bed camper, but in those vehicles the front cab area was wasted as living space.
We discovered Sportsmobile in ad we found in the back of Sea Kayaker Magazine . The people at Sportsmobile West Inc. were very friendly and helpful in our decision making process. We generally tried to limit our selection of options to keep things simple for reliability, and to save room for more general purpose storage. Any option that required a RV-park hookup (electricity, water, sewer, etc.) was immediately dismissed. Here is a quick summary of the options we selected:
Some of Our Sportsmobile Trips
- Southwest Road Trip 2007(Northern Utah and Nevada)
- Sportsmobile Rally in Silverton, Colorado, July 2006
- Southwest Road Trip 2006(Nevada and Southern California)
- Utah, October 2005
- Baja California and Michoacán Mexico, February 2005
- Black Rock Desert in the Snow, Nevada, December 2004
- Oregon Coast, October 2004
RB50 LayoutThe "RB50" plan is an interior layout very similar to that you'd find in a WV camper van. "RB" stands for "Regular Body", which is about 2 feet shorter than an "EB" or "Extended Body". An extended body would have allowed us more storage room, but at the expense of vehicle maneuverability. Turning around a full-size van on single-track trails is difficult enough already!
Penthouse Pop-TopThis is a key Sportsmobile feature , allowing us to stand up inside the van and adds a second "upstairs" bed that provides a panoramic view and lovely cross-breezes. We always sleep upstairs (details...) , except for the few times when we're "stealth" camping in cities, etc.
The pop-top has five windows, each with curtains and screens behind unzippable flexible clear plastic. The screen on the front window is also unzippable (useful for taking photos from inside the van). The screens provide nice airflow, and stop most insects.
We chose the electric pop-top option so we can have the option of placing kayaks or other heavy options to the roof. The other pop-top choice is a mechanical spring-loaded mechanism which only works for roof weight that doesn't change. The only disadvantage of the electric top is that it takes about a minute of holding down a switch to raise or lower the top.
The penthouse pop-top can shift slightly while driving on rough roads, and this eventually caused some wear on the roof paint where it'd been rubbed by the top. When this started exposing bare metal and rusting, we had to repair it and apply some thick protectant tape .
Rear A/CSportsmobile sells a "Starcool" system that provides plug-in or generator-powered electric air conditioning through rear vents. We never plan to camp in RV parks, so we chose Sportsmobile's "rear A/C" option — which includes the Starcool's rear vents, but no electric-powered compressor. This system can therefore only be used while the engine is running. We don't find ourselves using the rear A/C often, but with rear passengers on hot days it's nice to have.
WaterWe have 10 gallons of built-in fresh water storage under the rear seat. One regret of ours is that we'd love more water storage if possible. If we're not careful, we can easily use up the contents of the 10-gallon water tank pretty quickly, especially when washing dishes. We usually end up carrying one or more additional 5-gallon plastic water jugs in the back.
As we have no furnace, the van can get quite cold when winter camping. On one extremely cold night, our water system froze, damaging the water pump — which we then replaced with a quieter model. (Details...)
StoveWe're happy with using a portable stove — so we can choose to cook inside or outside. Our stove is a little $35 one-burner butane unit that's popular with catering businesses. It lights easily. The stove uses little spray-can-sized butane canisters that are somewhat difficult to find in stores so it's best to stock up when you find them. Lately, I've been buying them online. Each canister is enough for maybe four meals worth of cooking. At very low ambient temperatures, butane can have trouble providing a strong flame — especially when the can is almost empty.
RefrigeratorThe smaller (2.7 cubic foot) Norcold refrigerator runs on 12V DC or 120V AC electric power. This is referred to as a "2-way" fridge. There are also "3-way" fridges, which can also run on propane instead of electricity. Unlike propane refrigerators, 2-way fridges don't require the van to be parked level to operate. The rooftop solar panels have no trouble powering the electric fridge indefinitely without us having to start the engine.
RadioWe kept the stock Ford radio/CD player unit because we like its large buttons and low theft desirability. The sound quality is fair.
We've also added an XM satellite radio receiver. The XM radio has mostly worked out very well for us, but we do experience some reception cut-outs in heavy trees or mountainous areas where the southern view to XM's satellites over the equator can get blocked. In major US cities, XM is also broadcast from local receivers, so large buildings aren't a reception problem. We have successfully gotten XM satellite radio reception as far south as central Mexico. To connect the XM to the Ford radio without resorting to using an FM modulator, we found a special unit which connects directly to the back of the radio .
AwningWe don't use the attached awning all that often, but it is occasionally nice to have when it's raining or in the hot midday sun. Unfortunately, the awning mounted in a way that allows it to shake, and over time the body mounts have caused deep cracks in the surrounding paint . We are strongly considering removing the awning and perhaps using a simple foldable shade structure instead (or maybe nothing at all). When driving overgrown trails, the awning is also frustrating in that it sticks out — acting as a giant hook that snags any passing low-hanging saplings. Recently, the awning front end-cap finally got smashed off by a tree.
Rotating SeatsBoth front seats rotate to serve as living space while camping. This is one of the huge advantages a camper-van has over a pickup truck-based camper — the "driving" area also serves as living space. The passenger seat rotates 180 degrees to face the interior of the van. Only the manual (not power) driver seat can rotate, and it rotates no more than a little past 90 degrees — but it's still useful.
No PropaneFor simplicity we have no onboard propane installed. This means no propane furnace, no built-in propane stove, and no propane hot water heater. In cold weather, we've occasionally missed the luxury of having a built-in furnace, but we're pretty happy with the little Coleman propane catalytic heater we bought. And we don't intend to be doing much cold weather camping.
Solar PanelsWe have two Kyocera Solar Panels , providing a total of up to 130 watts of power. The solar panels do a good job of keeping up with our electric refrigerator and nighttime electric light usage. We can camp indefinitely without starting the engine (or using a generator).
ExtremeAire PumpThe onboard ExtremeAire Pump has been fantastic for airing up the tires again after letting air out for better ride and traction on washboard and sandy roads. We regularly air down from 50 PSI to 35 PSI for backroad driving and even lower (maybe 20 PSI) for deep sand. The ExtremeAire Pump does seem to have a bad habit of blowing its 60 AMP fuse in the engine compartment, so we keep plenty of spares, or just use a wire to bypass the fuse and rely on the circuit breaker instead.
ToiletThe Thetford Porta Potti is a portable toilet with electric flush. It works really well! It's a small cube that slips into a cabinet, or can be taken out to serve as a (covered) footrest. The lower half of the toilet splits off to be carried into a restroom for its contents to be disposed in a toilet.
Underbody StorageBy moving the spare tire from its normal underbody location to a rear-door mount, Sportsmobile can add a convenient interior-accessible underbody storage compartment. We store all our tools in here.
Gas TankWe had the larger (46 gallons vs. 35 stock) Transfer Flow gas tank installed by Sportsmobile. It's very nice to have the extra range, especially when driving in Mexico. This gas tank was the cause of some initial frustration until we figured out how to get the last 10 gallons to fill properly at the gas pump.
Four Wheel Drive
Sportsmobile 4x4The Sportsmobile 4x4 conversion has worked very well for us. We get a lot of use out of the 4x4, for trails, snow, and camping sandy beaches. It's a beefy system, with a significantly tighter turning circle than other 4x4 van conversions out there. (This is very handy for tight mountain trail switchbacks.) The only disadvantage of the Sportsmobile 4x4 system is a disappointingly short front axle travel of less than 2 inches. The front locker and rear limited-slip provide outstanding off-road traction . Adding the ARB air locker was probably overkill, but it comes in handy once in a while. We might have also sprung for the stronger full floating rear axle if we'd known about that option.
- Transfer case: Advance Adapter Atlas II
- Front: Dynatrac ProRock 60 axle with ARB air locker , partial military wrap leaf springs, and sway bar with quick disconnects
- Rear: Dana 60 axle (semi-floating), with Ford limited slip differential, and wheel spacers to match the front track
- Ground Clearance: 16.5"
- Approach / Departure Angles: 44° / 32°
- Turning Circle: 48 feet
TiresBFG All-Terrain T/A KO LT285/75R16/D (33") on stock steel 16x7 Ford rims. Many people opt for the larger BFG 315/75R16 tires instead, but these require custom rims. At some point BFGoodrich specified 16x7.5 to be the minimum size for their LT285/75R16 tires , so these tires are no longer recommended for the stock Ford E-series van rims.
Driving with locked hubsWe discovered that extended driving at high speeds (e.g. 70+ MPH) with the front hubs locked (even in 2WD) can cause the front end to heat up so much that it pukes out differential fluid, spraying the left-front wheel well. It really freaked us out when this first happened to us when driving down in Baja .
Other common 4x4 van conversion options include the popular Quigley and Salem Kroger .
Ford Van Platform
Ford E-350 VanIt turned out that the Ford (instead of Chevy or Dodge Sprinter) was pretty much the only way to go if we wanted four wheel drive. We selected Ford's shorter "regular body" (instead of the "extended body") van for better ability to navigate tight backroads and trails.
6.8L V-10 Gasoline EngineThere were two Ford engine options : the 6.8 liter gasoline V-10 and the 6.0 liter diesel V-8 . Both are comparably powerful engines. The diesel gets perhaps 10-20% better mileage, but diesel fuel inherently supplies more energy per gallon — and also costs more these days. It came down to personal preference that led us to choose the gas engine over diesel. We weren't happy with the extra noise and fumes we'd have to put up with from a diesel engine, especially when driving in the backcountry on slow trails with the windows open. However, going with diesel would have had the advantage of allowing us to use diesel appliances, such as a diesel-fired stove , furnace , or hot water heater .
Other Customizations
GPSFor navigation, we use a roof-mounted GPS and a Fujitsu notebook computer mounted on the dashboard. We use a combination of various street and backcountry mapping software products, including Overland Navigator for USGS topographic maps. (Details...)
Windshield CameraI mounted my old Canon S30 camera on the windshield to automatically take photographs of anything interesting that might happen on the road. The camera is USB-controlled by my notebook computer, and set up to take a photo once every 10 seconds. (Details...)
Front HitchWe had a custom front trailer hitch added for a front attachment point for forward pulls. We don't have an electric winch installed, but for recovery we can attempt to use a high-lift jack or a hand winch (4000lb T-516d Griphoist /Tirfor using 7/16" cable). A front hitch wouldn't be necessary if we'd had Sportsmobile install custom bumpers , but we prefer to avoid the extra weight and the "extreme-4x4" look — we don't want the van to stand out any more than it already does!
Bike RackWe installed a Softride rear trailer hitch bike rack that can scissor away to allow the rear van doors to open. (Details...)
Keyless EntryOne simple modification was the addition of a stick-on wireless keyless entry keypad — so we don't have to find the keys every time we need something out of the van. And, now we can't get locked out! We bought a Ford keypad on Ebay for less than $30, and we love it! It's designed to be stuck onto the driver's door, but it can go anywhere. We placed the black keypad in the black rear license plate area, where it's pretty discreet. The keypad is adhesive-backed, and comes with simple programming instructions.
Cutlery DrawerThe Sportsmobile came with a standard cutlery tray with spots for knives/forks/spoons mounted in the side-door swing-out cabinet. We found that the cutlery tray wasn't the best use of space, and so we replaced it with two mesh baskets we found at a Wal-Mart, that happen to fit pretty well in the space:
Inside Water Refilling FunnelSometimes the only way to get fresh drinking water is to buy it, so we needed a way to get bottled water into our tank. We created a funnel out of a cut two-liter soda bottle and some hardware store clear tubing of a diameter which just (with a little trimming) fits inside the Sportsmobile's underseat water hose intake connection.
We've done lots of inside water refills in Mexico. In most small towns, there are water stores (Mexicans drink lots of bottled water), where reusable 5-gallon plastic jugs (like those on top of an office water cooler) are brought in to be refilled with drinking water. At these stores, we hand them our 5-gallon Coleman plastic water container, and for a few pesos they scrub and wash it, then fill it with drinking water — which we then pour into our Sportsmobile's 10-gallon tank. We repeat this process to completely fill our tank.
HeadlightsThe headlights on the Ford van are only adequate. We tried replacing the bulbs with higher-wattage (100W) high beams, but these bulbs eventually caused the fuse to blow.
Daylight Running LightsOne of the first customizations we did was to disconnect Ford's daylight running lights. We can turn on the headlights ourselves if we want to be better seen on the road. In campsites, it's nice to not disturb nearby campers by having the headlights automatically light up whenever the ignition is turned on (to roll up the windows, or whatever). On our 2004 Ford van, disabling the daylight running lights is as simple as disconnecting a single plug located behind the grille.
Locking Gas CapIn these days of expensive gas, and for peace of mind, we installed a Stant Model 10510 locking gas cap .
ScangaugeIf you're a car geek like I am and like to watch what's going on in your engine, or if you just want to improve your gas mileage, the Scangauge is a great tool. To improve gas mileage, I can watch the engine load using the Scangauge. When climbing hills, if the engine load gets above 90%, I know the van's transmission is about to downshift if I press the gas pedal down any further — so I can hold back on the gas if I don't mind slowing down somewhat. The Scangauge also shows instantaneous MPG, so I can see exactly how downshifting makes a big difference in MPG. (The gas mileage drops by something like 25% when the van is in 3rd gear instead of 4th on the highway.)
Overall, we're very happy with our Sportsmobile. It does a great job of being our second home in the places we want to visit. But, as with any complicated piece of machinery, there are a few issues we've encountered....
Ride: Well, it does ride like a truck. A cushy truck... but certainly not a luxury SUV. There's a lot of unsprung mass — the beefy solid axles, differentials, driveshafts, big wheels & tires all reside below the suspension, with nothing but the squish of the tires themselves to soften their ride over rough terrain. Airing down helps a lot — the tires become a second suspension under all these parts. We regularly air down to 35 PSI on dirt roads. The worst place to experience the Sportsmobile's ride is on poorly constructed highways — driving at full tire pressure over misaligned concrete segments can lead to violent thumps and alternating front/rear vehicle bouncing.
Gas mileageWhile the Sportsmobile might get good gas mileage for an RV, it's still pretty painful. With the gasoline V-10 engine, the best mileage we get is 13 MPG, when driving primarily on country roads at about 50 MPH. City driving, offroad driving, and high-speed driving (>70 MPH) all result in something closer to 10-11 MPG.
Radio SwitchSportsmobile provides a switch that lets us use the radio when the engine is off — powered by the van's "house" battery, which is charged by the solar panels. Unfortunately, the circuit is set up such that this switching relay itself is powered by the van's starter battery instead of the house battery. If the radio is left on for a week or more, the van's starter battery will eventually be completely drained from the small amount of current used by the relay.
Awning: Body cracks from shaking (Details...)
Gas Tank: We had trouble filling the last 10 gallons of our custom Transfer Flow tank (Details...)
Driving with locked hubs: Differential fluid can come out. (Details...)
Passenger SeatThe Ford van design engineers chose to position the engine (which sits between the two front seats in the E-Series vans) a few inches to the right of center, giving the driver a bit more leg room at the expense of the passenger. The passenger's left leg room is therefore somewhat cramped, and the foot area can get a bit hot from the heat leaking out of the engine compartment. Someday we'll add some additional insulation to try to improve the excess-heat problem.
Front axle travel: As there's only a couple inches of travel above the front axle, it can smack the bump stops if both front wheels hit a surprise obstacle simultaneously. But, in practice, this isn't usually an issue.
Rear Spare Tire CarrierThe rear spare tire carrier's design is such that it starts to sag after years of shaking. (Details...)
Fuel PumpOur Ford fuel pump failed after 30,000 miles of use. (Details...)
Engine Speed LimiterThe Ford engine comes with a speed limiter that cuts engine power a little above 90 MPH. That might sound pretty fast for van, but it's been a problem for us quite a few times when trying to pass long vehicles on two-lane roads, especially in rural Mexico. There's nothing like having the engine cut out on you when you're out in the opposite lane and there's another vehicle coming toward you at a combined speed of 150 MPH.
To work around this, we have tried out a couple of "performance tuner" devices, neither of which have worked out. We tried the Superchips Tuner (1714: 1999-2004 gas engines) , but while it supports the V-10 engine on the F-series trucks, it doesn't support the very same engine when on E-series vans. We also tried the DiabloSport Predator Tuner (U7152: 1999-2004 Ford F350 6.8L) , and while it allowed us to disable the engine computer's speed limiter, it caused our speedometer to read 10% too low. The DiabloSport Predator Tuners are supposed to support custom speedometer adjustment, but for some reason that feature isn't enabled on our Predator U7152 unit. It might just be a defect, but the DiabloSport people weren't much help when we called.
Manuals for Sportsmobile and Ford E-Series Van
I've placed a number of manuals in PDF format here: Sportsmobile & Ford E-Series Manuals
Other Great Websites for Sportsmobile Information
- Sportsmobile's official web site
- Sportsmobile Message Forum — an excellent information & discussion resource!
- Sportsmobile Yahoo Group — There's some good historical information here, but the Message Forum has the most recent activity.
- The Badgers have made many interesting customizations to their Sportsmobile!
- Sportsmobile's 4x4 owner links and adventure photos


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Dr. John Gilly, senior vice president for Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. and program director for the Vaccine Clinical Materials Program at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, will present a program titled "Responding to the Ebola Outbreak - Development of a New Ebolavirus Vaccine" at Indiana University of Pennsylvania at 2:00 p.m. October 23, 2014 in 247 Johnson Hall on the IUP campus.
This program is free and open to the community.
Gilly, a 1979 graduate of IUP and a 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has spent his career working to improve the health of children and adults. He is a native of Stroudsburg and currently lives in Littlestown.
He is responsible for operating a program and laboratories for vaccine and infectious disease therapeutic development for the Vaccine Research Center of the NIH.
His expertise is in adult and pediatric vaccine development and targeted biopharmaceutical drug development, specifically targeting HIV, EGFr and other growth factor receptors.
He came to the National Lab from Premier Research Group, a contract research organization conducting clinical research in oncology, CNS, and analgesics.
His last position was COO of global operations in 13 countries and also responsible individual for the NICHD contract for Best Pharmaceuticals for Children's Act Coordinating Center.
He also held executive and management positions with BioReliance Corporation, ImClone Systems Inc. (subsidiary of Eli Lilly), and Connaught Laboratories (now sanofi-pasteur).
He is also adjunct associate professor of Pharmaceutical Business at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and sits on academic advisory boards at IUP and Mount St. Mary's University. He received his Ph.D. in molecular biology from Lehigh University and his master of science degree in biochemistry from the University of Scranton.
He has received the NCI Center for Cancer Research Technology Transfer award three times: in 2011, 2012 and 2014.
At IUP, Gilly established the Young Life Scientist Opportunity Fund, designed to expand students' educational experience at professional meetings in which they present papers or participate in poster sessions derived from their research. He is also a member of the Advisory Board in the IUP College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.


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Name: David Arblaster
Title: Data Scientist, Chief Information Office
Affiliation: Public Transport Victoria
David is a highly skilled and intuitive insights analyst and manager with over 20 years' experience in the Public Transport and Education sectors.
David is well regarded within the public transport industry as a subject matter expert. He has extensive knowledge of public transport system, service delivery, performance monitoring and information gathering techniques both through automated systems and field surveys.
David is committed to the development and continuous improvement of information collection and analytical systems to allow PTV to understand and respond to trends in patronage, revenue and cost recovery. Conceived and successfully advocated for the Data Analytic Platform which has now become a PTV-wide project.
He is highly proficient in the design and development of database systems, including perceiving needs, conceptualizing possible solutions, developing proposals and successfully delivering projects.
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A team led by University of Virginia sociologist Thomas M. Guterbock, director of the Center for Survey Research at U.Va.'s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, received an Excellence in Law Enforcement Research Bronze Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police on Sept. 29 in San Diego.
Guterbock and his team were recognized for their "Evaluation Study of Prince William County Illegal Immigration Enforcement Policy."
Prince William's policy, initiated in October 2007, required county police officers to inquire about the citizenship or immigration status of any person they detained (including traffic stops) and for whom there was probable cause to believe that they were not legally in the country. In April 2008, the policy was amended to require immigration inquiry for all persons actually placed under physical arrest.
The Board of County Supervisors requested the study of the policy's outcomes at the time it was first passed into law, and the study was funded by the Prince William County Police Department.
Guterbock was principal investigator of the study. U.Va. professors Milton Vickerman (sociology) and Karen Walker (now a senior research scientist with Child Trends) collaborated on the project, as did professor Timothy Carter of James Madison University and researchers at the Police Executive Research Forum, including Christopher Koper, now at George Mason University, and Bruce Taylor, now with NORC at the University of Chicago.
The study team used a wide range of methods, both quantitative and qualitative. They analyzed police records, crime data and U.S. Census data, as well as data from annual telephone surveys of Prince William residents conducted by the Center for Survey Research.
Overall, the researchers found that the policy was smoothly implemented by the Prince William County Police Department; that it had wide-ranging effects, some of which were those intended; and that it also fell short of achieving some of its goals.
The study team found no evidence of overzealous or inappropriate immigration enforcement actions by the police. The flood of costly racial-profiling litigation, which some had feared, never materialized. Implementation of the policy placed a significant burden on the police department but did not diminish its effectiveness. A final report on the findings is here.
One implication of Prince William's experience is inescapable, according to the report: "It is indeed possible for a local government to have an impact on its experience with illegal immigration, despite the national scope of the problem and the primacy of the federal government in dealing with the issue."
"This was a challenging and rewarding research project," Guterbock said, accepting the award Saturday on behalf of the research team. "We benefited from superb cooperation from the Prince William Police Department, led by retiring Chief Charlie Deane, and from a talented research team that brought different perspectives, sources and methods to the problem. That diversity allowed us to converge on the essential facts in a highly controversial arena of policy."
The International Association of Chiefs of Police, founded in 1893, today is made up of 20,000 police leaders from 100 countries. Its Research Advisory Committee comprises law enforcement practitioners and academic researchers, with a mission of bridging the gap between research and policy. The award is given to a law enforcement agency, with recognition that a team approach with academic researchers allowed for the project's success.
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Microsoft 365 - Remote Device Wipe
Through Outlook on the web, Office 365 offers the capability to remotely wipe data from a device that is synced to your account in case it is lost or stolen. However, this will only work if you configure your email account in the native email client that comes with the device. If you use the Outlook app and configure your account, remote wiping will only remove your account from the app.
Important: Only mobile phones/tablets (Android/iPhone/iPad/Windows Mobile/Windows Phone/Palm devices - also Blackberry, but using a different process) that have a connection to Office 365 via Exchange/ActiveSync can be remotely wiped. This means:
- Laptops/desktops cannot be remotely wiped.
- Phones/tablets using Outlook on the web or a client configured for POP/IMAP cannot be remotely wiped (unless they also have an account configured via Exchange/ActiveSync).
- Only Mobile devices, when configured for your Office 365 account via Exchange/ActiveSync protocol, can be remotely wiped.
Remote Wipe Policy
An Office 365 account holder can initiate a self-service remote wipe for their mobile device. This will wipe your mobile device, much like a factory reset, and require you to setup the device again.
- Log into your account via Outlook on the web.
- Click on View All Outlook settings.
- Click General, and then select Mobile devices.
- Select the mobile phone.
- Click or tap the Wipe Device icon.
Note: If you contact the Help Desk to perform a remote wipe, they will be unable to do this and will need to escalate the case to the Office 365 service and support team to perform this action.
In extraordinary cases (device is stolen, device has been compromised, and/or legal purposes), Cybersecurity and Office 365 support staff will initiate a remote wipe under the following conditions:
- For a university-owned device, the remote wipe must be authorized by the Dean or Director of the employing unit, or that unit's HR department.
- For a non-university-owned device, the remote wipe must be authorized by the Dean or Director of the employing unit in consultation with the Chief of the UW-Madison Police Department or the Provost.
- If ownership of the device is uncertain, it must be treated as a non-university-owned device.
What happens when a remote wipe is performed
The below picture is an example of an Office 365 account.
- iPad: The user has configured the native mail client for their iPad. If they click , this will completely wipe their device. The user will lose any data on the device that is not backed up.
- Outlook: The user has configured the Outlook app on a mobile device. If they click , this will remove their account from the Outlook app on all devices. This will only impact the data on the app and not wipe the device.
- UniversalOutlook: The user has configured the native Windows mail client on their Windows 10 Mail App. If they click , this will completely wipe their device. The user will lose any data on the device that is not backed up.


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Sunday, October 9th, 2022Learn More / Register
Best Buddies in Illinois is honored to again have the opportunity of being one of the charity partners for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.
By running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with Team Best Buddies, each stride you take brings us closer to a more inclusive world. Team Best Buddies members commit to fundraising to further our mission to create opportunities for friendships, employment, and leadership for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
All Team Best Buddies members will receive:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2022 Chicago Marathon (if you don't get in through drawing)
- A personalized fundraising page with tools to help you easily solicit donations to meet your fundraising goal.
- Team Best Buddies running singlet and swag bag
- Access to training plans and fitness tips
- Regular updates with important race information, training tips, and inspiration
- Opportunity to meet program participants, make a difference, and raise awareness
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SYNOPSIS: Gerard Butler plays a washed-up soccer star who starts coaching his son's team as a way to get his life back together. His attempts to become a grownup and reunite with his son's mom are stalled by the advances of the soccer moms who pursue him at every turn.
Official Site: http://playingforkeepsmovie.com/
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual situations, language and a brief intense image
Which Kids Will Like It? Kids 14 and older who like movies about romance and relationships.
Will Parents Like It? It's not a great movie overall, and even though you know how it's going to end, you still want to watch the whole movie to see how it all plays out.
REVIEW: I never read other peoples' movie reviews before I write my own, because I don't want their opinions of a movie to color my own. But sometimes while checking out the Fandango listings, I'll notice whether the fans and critics say "GO" or "NO."
The fans gave Playing for Keeps a resounding "GO," while the critics said the exact opposite with a big fat "NO." This is always interesting to me, because it's a reminder that oftentimes the movies that critics think are great don't really appeal to fans and vice versa.
Is Playing for Keeps a great movie? No, but that doesn't mean it's a horrible movie either. It has a an amazing cast, touching music by Andrea Guerra, and a heartfelt story written by Robbie Fox and directed by Gabriele Muccino, who also helmed The Pursuit of Happyness and Seven Pounds. There's some creds there.
A movie doesn't have to be the best movie ever made to strike a chord with fans, and that's what I think Playing for Keeps is. Even though you know where things are headed and you pretty much know how they're going to get there, you still want to stick around to the end to see how it all plays out.
My main gripe with Playing for Keeps is that based on the trailer, you go into it thinking it might be somewhat family-oriented, i.e. distant dad wants to reconnect with son and heartwarming moments ensue. What you get instead is a distant dad who returns home to fend off sex-starved soccer moms while his son watches in horror. So it's not really a family movie. It's more of a grownup movie with the father-son connection as the B-story.
Gerard Butler plays George, a former international soccer star who sparred on the fields with David Beckham and had a good life with his wife Stacie (Jessica Biel) and young son Lewis (Noah Lomax). We don't know the full circumstances, but somewhere along the way, things took a turn for the worse and George and Stacie split.
Now George has relocated to suburban Virginia to try and rekindle his relationship with now 9-year-old Lewis, but he's also still in love with Stacie, even though she's moved on and is about to marry another guy (James Tupper). George is barely getting by, but decides to try getting a job as a sportscaster, making demo tapes in his tiny apartment while creditors call and leave nasty messages.
Meanwhile, he realizes that Lewis' soccer team needs some help, and impulsively jumps on the field to teach kids how to play, since their coach has no idea and is always on his cell phone during practice anyway. George ends up as the main coach and quickly catches the eye of a few romance-starved soccer moms, played by Judy Greer, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones. I know, right? Where else but in a movie do soccer moms look like they stepped out of Vogue magazine?
Anyway, they pursue George aggressively and while he doesn't always fend off their advances, he really just wants to have his little family back together so they can ride happily off into the sunset together.
Playing for Keeps is neither the best or worst movie of the year, but it has some touching scenes, like the moment where George and Stacie reconnect and the moment when George realizes his family is the most important thing in his life. Sometimes it's nice to go to a movie where you know there won't be any surprises.
Violence/Gore: Two grown men start pushing each other and end up wrestling on the ground. One scene shows a dad and his son watching a gory horror movie. A dad lets his son sit on his lap to drive a fancy sports car, which spins out of control (but not into a full-blown accident).
Drugs/Alcohol: Adults drink beer, wine, champagne, and liquor in assorted settings, including during meals, at home, and at parties.
by Jane Louise Boursaw
Reel Rating: 3 out of 5 Reels
Released in Theaters: Dec. 7, 2012
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 minutes
Directed by: Gabriele Muccino
Cast: Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Noah Lomax, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Tupper, Judy Greer
One Reel – Even the Force can't save it.
Two Reels – Coulda been a contender
Three Reels – Something to talk about.
Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick!
Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.
Jane Boursaw is a family entertainment writer specializing in movies and TV. Visit her at Reel Life With Jane; follow her on Twitter; become a friend on Facebook; email email@example.com.
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Based on devices with GNSS and Wifi /DSRC, the proposed system operates in a distributed and "local" way; meaning only nearby taxies will respond to a passenger's service request. The system thereby eliminates the need for the traffic-heavy & costly cellular networks, labour intensive call centres, and expensive CIS data centres used in the current dispatch system. Based on commercially available technologies and fully equipped with patent protection, a tested prototype, and a fi nancially feasible business model, the new system comes ready to be deployed – without any regulation restrictions.


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Modood, T. (2010) Still Not Easy Being British: Struggles for a Multicultural Citizenship, Trentham Books.
Modood, T. (2005) Multicultural Politics: Racism, Ethnicity and Muslims in Britain, University of Minnesota Press and University of Edinburgh Press.
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Pittsburgh Man Pleads to Illegal Possession of a Glock Firearm and a Loaded Magazine
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a to a violation of federal firearms laws brought in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
David Benson, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, before United States District Judge William S. Stickman, IV. Mr. Benson is one of 40 defendants charged in the Indictment and Superseding Indictment returned in the case.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on June 20, 2019, agents of the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force executed a search warrant at the residence that Benson shared with his girlfriend and codefendant, Raelynn Stevenson, as well as a warrant for Stevenson's arrest. Agents seized a Glock firearm and a loaded magazine under the defendants' bed. Benson, who has two prior felony convictions, admitted that he brought the gun into the apartment and placed it under the mattress, as well as acknowledged that he was not lawfully permitted to possess a firearm.
Judge Stickman scheduled sentencing July 8, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Benson was permitted to remain on bond pending the sentencing hearing.
Assistant United States Attorneys Carolyn J. Bloch and Brendan J. McKenna are prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the multi-agency investigation of this case, which also included the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, Allegheny County Adult Probation, Allegheny County Police Department, Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office Bureau of Narcotics, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and the Wilkinsburg Police Department. Other assisting agencies include the Green Tree Police Department, New York City Police Department, Mount Oliver Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, Yonkers Police Department, United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
This prosecution is a result of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles high-level drug traffickers, moneylaunderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten communities throughout the United States. OCDETF uses a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.
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When I read about Babette in the papers, I sort of dismissed it cos it was in some funny place which I didn't know how to get to (easily). Too lazy to use my brain or google maps to search out new restaurants. I didn't realise that Babette was located right behind Lavender food centre - always thought it was hard to get to so I never attempted to go there myself. Big mistake cos the matcha lava cake is to die for.
The piece de renaissance - the matcha lava cake is really to die for (I am salivating away as I type this). According to MT, who is the Babette expert, the standard of the cake varies and sometimes, the outer crust is too thick. As I am a novice matcha lava cake eater, I did think my cake was really well done - the thin crispy shell, oozingly sweet matcha lava flowing out after I dug a hole in it (didn't manage to take photos - too excited trying to eat it). I really liked the ice cream (Kapiti, same as my favourite dessert from Marmalade pantry), and despite disliking adzuki beans, I felt that these went well with the whole Japanese dessert theme.
I don't know why more people don't come up with the same dessert - it's such a refreshing change from the run of the mill chocolate lava cake.
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United Way and Aetna Launch $300,000 Venture Fund to Seed Innovative, Collaborative New Approaches to Community Issues
May 17, 2019
Eight Local Nonprofits to Compete for up to $75,000 each on May 22
BOSTON — United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, in collaboration with Aetna, a CVS Health company, will hold its first-ever Venture Fund competition to seed new, innovative and collaborative solutions to entrenched community issues such as family homelessness, school readiness and the need for skilled workers, among others. During a live "pitch event" on May 22, eight finalists will present their ideas to an expert panel of judges and the broader community, and four winners will be awarded up to $75,000 on the spot from the United Way Venture Fund, presented by Aetna, to implement their initiatives.
Through this process, United Way will make one-year grants to a portfolio of nonprofit organizations that have the experience, community presence, and relationships to approach a big problem in a new way, as well as a long-term vision for how their approach can be scaled to achieve lasting change for all those who need it in their community.
"We know that together, we can do more than any one organization can do alone," said Michael K. Durkin, President and Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. "We're looking for partnerships and collaborations among existing organizations that are shovel ready and focused on creating financial opportunity and ensuring educational success for people in need in our region."
"Health starts in the community, and the most innovative solutions to help improve community health are often developed by individuals and organizations that experience these issues firsthand on a daily basis, " said Leila Nowroozi, Aetna Business Strategy. "We are committed to supporting community-based groups that address social determinants of health, and the grants from the United Way Venture Fund will give these organizations additional resources to make greater impact and generate data so that we can all learn from their best practices."
United Way will award funding to existing nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3 designations that collaborate with other nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, and/or civic associations to launch an innovative approach to achieving one of United Way's four impact goals: 1) ending homelessness, 2) moving families out of poverty, 3) giving young children a solid foundation, and 4) preparing youth for success in life.
Eight finalists will compete and present ideas in the pitch event next week:
- Cross Roads House plans to attack three causes of homelessness: eviction, lack of affordable housing, and lack of support for housing vouchers. They'll pioneer a unique eviction prevention program that directly engages landlords, create a property tax credit that incentivizes housing construction, and work to reduce the stigma around providing housing to those with housing vouchers or those just leaving shelter.
- FamilyAid Boston aims to reduce homelessness by identifying students and families experiencing housing instability long before they reach a crisis point. Alongside Boston Public Schools, they'll develop a data system that will fuel collaboration and action toward removing a family's housing instability.
- Family Independence Initiative will work to help people fulfill their basic needs and achieve financial stability by partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance and the City of Boston. They'll be taking direct feedback from struggling yet dedicated families, generating data that will inform services provided on the ground. Served families will also have access to the UpTogetherFund, a digital platform connecting them to others in their position, shared resources and emergency funding, and more.
- Lawrence CommunityWorks wants to create opportunities for struggling workers to achieve financial stability by transforming local manufacturing workplaces, shifting them into bilingual environments that can hire a Spanish-speaking workforce. They aim to close the unemployment gap by ensuring employees are ready for their jobs, ensuring employers can offer training and support, and that companies take active steps to engage in building a workforce on their own.
- Our Neighbors' Table wants everyone in Newburyport to have the means to achieve financial stability by bringing the entire city together to provide food security to children and families. Through strategic partnerships with organizations from city government, schools, healthcare programs, and others, this effort looks to raise awareness, increase screening and intervention, and ensure everyone has access to fresh, nutritious food.
- The Home for Little Wanderers aims to help young children of incarcerated parents prepare to enter school ready to learn by providing the social and emotional support they sorely need. Through a partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, the program will offer the services and wraparound supports an inmate's family needs to keep their children from experiencing developmental delays.
- Urban College of Boston will work to provide financial security for people without a postsecondary degree by creating an entirely new career path through a partnership with Tufts Medical Center. They'll offer a brand new, one-year certificate program, and those enrolled in the program will achieve the credentials to be Clinical Research Coordinators and access entry-level opportunities in clinical research positions.
- UTEC aims to provide proven-risk and criminally-involved youth with the chance to succeed in school and in life by developing a first-of-its-kind street outreach training and professional development program. Designed specifically to meet their needs, this program offers these young people the chance to learn and grow personally and professionally, find economic stability, and give back to the community.
The United Way Venture Fund Pitch Event will be held Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30-8 PM at Boston Consulting Group, 200 Pier Four Blvd in Boston.


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Slender Defeat For City In Burnley
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The Clarets raced ahead inside 10 minutes, courtesy of efforts from ex-City forward Chris Wood and Kevin Long, before Jamie Vardy's 20th strike of the season narrowed the arrears later on.
Claude Puel made three changes from last weekend's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle United with Vicente Iborra, Fousseni Diabaté and Marc Albrighton missing out.
Shinji Okazaki and Demarai Gray returned to the starting line-up in Lancashire while Hamza Choudhury continued his first team education from the start on his full Premier League debut.
A frustrating opening handed City with an unenviable task as Wood slotted Sean Dyche's hosts ahead before Long, with a thunderous header, beat Kasper Schmeichel from close range.
Choudhury Disappointed By Burnley Defeat
Hamza Choudhury talks to LCFC TV after his first Premier League start ended in a 2-1 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor...
Leicester, though, refused to relent as they improved as the game went on with Vardy and Riyad Mahrez both testing Nick Pope, who impressed again in the Burnley net.
City's best opportunity of the opening 45 minutes came shortly after the half-hour mark as Ben Chilwell lofted a superb cross into Mahrez at the back post, but Pope held onto it well.
Before the interval, the Algerian was inches away from repeating his free-kick exploits of weeks gone by. However, an excellent attempt, aimed towards the top right corner, whistled just wide.
Pope was called upon with half-an-hour to go, getting down to prevent Vardy from locating the bottom corner, and half-time substitute Kelechi Iheanacho was also making an impact later on.
It was the Nigeria international who laid it up for Vardy to register his 20th goal of the season in the 72nd minute, picking the England striker out to drive it into the roof of the net from the edge of the box.
As Leicester pressed for a late equaliser, Vardy was unfortunate not to get a touch on Diabaté's excellent searching cross from the left flank. In the end, it missed everybody in the Burnley area.
With four minutes remaining, Schmeichel was forced to leave the field, following a collision with Ashley Barnes, and Puel revealed at full-time that the Club's medical team will evaluate him on Monday.
Who impressed?
Choudhury continues to impress for the first team squad.
On a momentous day for him personally, Academy graduate Hamza Choudhury deputised for the injured Vicente Iborra with composure in the middle of the pitch on his full Premier League debut.
With Wilfred Ndidi suspended and Matty James out for the remainder of the campaign, Claude Puel will be reassured after this display to know Choudhury can step up when required.
Major moment
The Foxes had a mountain to climb after going 2-0 behind inside 10 minutes.
Conceding early in the game was a blow for the Foxes and with Chris Wood's opener being swiftly followed by another so quickly, from Kevin Long, the odds of a comeback widened.
Despite having just over 80 minutes to do so, Burnley has displayed many times in the past how formidable they can be at Turf Moor and ultimately they repeated that feat once again.
Where does it leave us?
City still hold a five-point cushion in the Premier League's top half.
City are sat eighth in the Premier League, nine points adrift of Burnley, one above Everton, but the five-point gap to 10th place Newcastle United will give them comfort.
Coming up…
Puel's men can get back to winning ways against the Saints next week.
Southampton visit King Power Stadium on Thursday night (7:45pm kick-off) before a trip to tackle Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday 28 April (3pm kick-off).
For an as-it-happened account, line-up details, stats and video from Turf Moor, click HERE.
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Since 1998, Pitt-Johnstown's annual Great Americans Day Citizenship Forum has celebrated the lives of a wide range of citizens, from Presidents and First Ladies to authors and professional athletes. Pieces of their lives provide models of civic virtue — the sacrifice of self-interest for the public good — that the founders intended to be the glue of our Republic. The program is presented by Pitt-Johnstown's History Department, the Phi Alpha Theta International History Honor Society, and Sodexo USA.
This series is intended to promote the American ideal of civic virtue central to citizenship and to remind us that the continued success of our society depends upon both individual and collective contributions. Prior programs focused on the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Will Rogers to name a few. The event is sponsored by the Howard M. and Adelle C. Picking Great Americans Day Forum Fund.


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Shyla Nott was the digital content manager at inewsource. While at her role, she ran the website, social media accounts, and curated The Weekender newsletter. She came to inewsource by way of the Midwest where she was the producer for All Sides with Ann Fisher, a daily live public-affairs talk show at WOSU Public Radio in Columbus, Ohio. In 2014, she documented the testimonies of second-generation Holocaust survivors as part of an international oral history project with Northwestern University and HAW Hamburg. Her work is archived in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's online collection.
She has bachelor's degrees in journalism and international studies from the University of Iowa and her master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Shyla grew up in central Illinois where she spent most weekends either at sports tournaments or at her grandpa's farm. Outside of the newsroom, Shyla's most likely coding, playing pickup basketball, working on her slice or watching a period drama.


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Aaliyah Jones, 38, left, hugs Boyd Tinsley, of the Dave Matthews Band and Amy Hastings, 29, all of Charlottesville, at the base of the Confederate General Robert E. Lee monument in Emancipation Park Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. The deadly rally by white nationalists in Charlottesville, over the weekend is accelerating the removal of Confederate statues in cities across the nation. (AP Photo/Julia Rendleman)
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, the Executive Board, and leadership denounce, in the strongest terms, the violence and loss of life perpetrated by racist, nationalist terrorists during a protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. As an organization that promotes diversity in discourse, we respect the First Amendment rights of all Americans. However, when the practice leads to terroristic acts of assault and murder, we are compelled to condemn such bigoted groups.
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