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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 7 August 1817
To Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Monticello Aug. 7. 17.
Dear Sir
I wrote on the 3d in answer to your's of the 24th July. that of the 28th is delivered to me just as I am setting out for Bedford to be absent 6. weeks. after the date of mine to you on the subject of the Stone cutter, we had a meeting of our visitors who supposing you had full employment for all your hands desired me to write to Leghorn for a stone cutter, which I have done. the qualification I have required is the being able to cut an Ionic capital. we shall finish our Doric pavilion by the 1st April, and shall then begin the Ionic one, & after that the Corinthian. possibly our workmen may not be equal to this Capital, & if so and you can spare then mr Johnson, we may ask him of you to do the Corinthian work. the ornaments of the frize of all of them I propose to have of lead. I have been fortunately able to get a bricklayer who makes & lays the oil stock brick, a capital hand. I hope we shall recieve in time some sketches of fronts from you. a thousand preparatives for my journey oblige me to place here the renewal of my assurances of esteem & respect.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); on verso of reused address cover to TJ; torn at seal, with five words rewritten by TJ; at foot of text: "B. H. Latrobe esq."; endorsed by TJ.
The bricklayer was probably David Knight.
Index Entries
- building materials; bricks search
- Central College; brickmasons for search
- Central College; stonecutters for search
- Italy; stonecutters from search
- Johnson, Mr. (stonecutter); and Central College search
- Knight, David; and brickwork for Central College search
- Latrobe, Benjamin Henry; and Central College craftsmen search
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GHS cracks down on school security, prepares for armed intruder situations
April 19, 2018
Gloucester High School has focused in on preparing students for emergencies and promoting a safer environment for students.
School safety is a priority for many students at GHS, and due to recent events that have put a spotlight on the topic, students have spoken out about what they want for their school.
"School security plays a huge role in the success of students," said GHS junior Brandon Smith. "With a lack of school security, students take their mind off of their school work and worry more about their safety. Students need to feel protected in school and shouldn't need to think about keeping themselves safe."
To combat this issue, Principal James Cook has joined forces with faculty and law enforcement officers to prepare for possible emergencies at the school.
"The recent high profile shooting this year has spurred us to continue the work that has already started," said Cook. "We aren't changing the plans, just elevating the desire to practice them."
"We were planning a training drill for the spring from the beginning of this year with the Crisis Intervention Team, which meets every month," continued Cook.
The Crisis Intervention Team is a group of GHS faculty that focus on creating a safer environment in the school.
"Our number one goal is to keep everyone safe," said GHS teacher and member of the Crisis Intervention Team Rayanne Menery-Sammataro. "We are trying to maintain a sense of calmness and security at all times."
The first step in doing this is to run a drill preparing students for an armed intruder. On Wednesday, April 25th, an assembly will be held for GHS students to train and prepare them for a drill. This will be an opportunity for students to learn, prepare themselves, and ask questions.
The actual drill will be held on Thursday, April 26th. During this drill, students and teachers will be practicing the ALICE philosophy. Teachers have also received ALICE training and will be guiding students in this drill.
ALICE is a set of principles used in schools during an emergency situation. It is an acronym that stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate.
There will also be a parent information session on Monday, April 23rd in the GHS Library Learning Commons from 7:00-8:00pm. Both parents and students are welcome to attend.
Support will be offered to students who may experience anxiety due to the serious tone of the drill.
"It is important to us that we have plans for supporting students," said Cook. "Students might be upset by some parts of the training or drills, so it is important that we have support for them, especially when dealing with anxiety."
Cook has hope that the drill will help boost the confidence of the students.
"After practicing this drill, it is empowering," said Cook. "Hopefully students will feel that they're learning and practicing something, rather than just locking the door and staying in the classroom."
Teachers are now required to have their doors locked and closed throughout the school day. GHS will also continue to hold different types of drills, such as fire drills and lockdowns.
As for what else GHS students can do to protect their school, "see something say something" is a code they can live by.
"If you see something that is out of the ordinary, such as a backpack in an area it shouldn't be in, someone in the building you don't recognize, or anything else, report it," said Student Resource Officer Michael Scola. "Nothing is not worth saying. If you see something and you feel you should say something, do it. Don't feel embarrassed."
Faculty and the Crisis Intervention Team are continuing their work to maintain a safe environment for students.
"I am proud of the members of the Crisis Intervention Team because they are truly dedicated to helping make this school safe," said Menery-Sammataro.

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What is AutoCAD? AutoCAD is a computer aided design and drafting software that receives some of the best Kirby reviews out there. However, there are actually several different types of AutoCAD solutions available for a variety of uses. If you are looking to download a CAD solution that fits your exact workload, keep reading below. Here are the many AutoCAD products available to software users like you.
The original AutoCAD software is engineered for 2D and 3D design and drafting. This top CAD solution is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems. If you plan on using the software for 2D drafting, drawing or other documentation with unspecified purposes, this may be the best AutoCAD product for you to choose. The same is also true if you plan to use the software for 3D modeling and visualization of various projects. Students can download a three year subscription to the CAD software for free, or non-students can take advantage of a free trial. Give it a try if you are trying to determine the best AutoCAD software for your needs.
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Electrical is, what else, an electrical design software. The AutoCAD Electrical software has all the same features as the standard AutoCAD program. However, it also provides a complete set of CAD features for electrical design specifically. This is one of the few CAD solutions that helps boost productivity for electrical controls system design by automating electrical engineering tasks. In fact, it is one of the few CAD programs that you can use to create, modify and document electrical control systems. However, it does come with quite the price tag. Consider AutoCAD electrical if you need a computer aided design software for electrical engineering in particular.
AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT is the lite version of the software. That means it does not have 3D capabilities like the standard program. However, this solution does help you create 2D drawings with more precision faster. If all you need to do is create and edit 2D geometry, annotate drawings, import data from PDFs, use data from DGN files and Bing Maps or customize ribbon and tool palettes, AutoCAD LT software is all you need. If you sticking to a strict budget so you can afford that Phaeton you have had your eye on for awhile, the AutoCAD lite software is definitely the one you should go with.
AutoCAD Civil 3D
AutoCAD Civil 3D is a comprehensive CAD program that features all new tools to optimize designs. These new tools will also help to improve project quality, accelerate detailed design and streamline delivery of your projects without the need for other ISPF features. The Civil 3D CAD software includes features for project management, collaboration and data exchange, production planning and drafting and surveying. But, it also includes even more specialized tools, like point clouds, surfaces, alignments and profiles, corridor modeling and quantity and material analysis solutions. The software even includes a subassembly composer and features for pressure networks, pipe sizing and analysis and annotation. If you need one of the best civil design software solutions out there, AutoCAD Civil 3D is certainly one to consider.
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD MEP, short for mechanical, electrical and plumbing, is the computer-aided design solution to help you draft and design building systems. If you need help creating more accurate designs while still working with the familiar AutoCAD environment, this is the solution for you. This design tool makes it easier to create accurate construction documentation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems design efforts. It includes tools to enable production of intricate MEP designs, allowing you to add fittings and calculate wire sizes for circuited wire runs automatically. You can also use the software to calculate duct and pipe sizes for undefined one-line or defined 2-line systems alike. Consider using the free trial before you shell out the $1,575 it costs for a yearly AutoCAD subscription, if you feel this is oneo f the best CAD programs for your needs.
AutoCAD software is one of the best computer aided design programs available on the market, but it does come at a price. That is why you want to be sure you are selecting the best AutoCAD products for your particular design needs. If you are looking for electrical systems designs solutions, you will need a different program than if you need city planning software that allows you to streamline tasks across a number of different projects. Consider your uses, then select one of the AutoCAD solutions mentioned above to select the best computer aided design tool to simplify your design process.
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FlexiCA is a Certification Authority tool. It is implemented using Java and the Eclipse Rich Client Platform. FlexiCA is extensible and supports RSA, DSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography out of the box. Other Cryptosystems may be added easiely, if ASN1 structures for encoding are available. All cryptographic functions are provided by FlexiProvider (www.flexiprovider.de).News
30/01/2008 - Initial Announcement.Features
- Self-Signed certificates
- One-Click certificate creation
- ECC Support
- based on FlexiProvider
- based on Eclipse/RCP
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A Rocky Mountain Romance
A Christian Historical Romance Novel
The Wyoming mountain country seems like the perfect place for Zeche Reid to find himself. When a blizzard sends him scrambling for cover, he stumbles upon a lady and her professor father holed up in a remote cabin. His protective instincts won't let him desert them to continue his travels, especially when the father's haunting memories from the War of Secession put his daughter's safety at risk.
Fighting her own nightmares after the war, Gretta Michelly is trying to settle into this rugged mountain land, but her bad memories are nothing compared to the demons that haunt her father. The haven they've found in these Rocky Mountains seems to be the solace he needs to find peace—until a mysterious sojourner appears on their cabin doorstep. She can't help but be drawn to the wild aura that surrounds the man, but that strength seems to be that very thing that intensifies her father's struggles.
As Zeche is torn between his craving to protect Gretta and the awful realization that he's the one putting her in more danger, he's forced to make a difficult choice. But when a run-in with an elk changes his plans and Gretta is faced with a danger Zeche is powerless to control, Zeche has to find a way to protect her at any cost. Even at the cost of his heart.
About Misty M. Beller (Charlotte, North Carolina Author)
Misty M. Beller writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God's love. For a limited time, you can get her bestselling novel, The Lady and the Mountain Man, FREE here: http://bit.ly/2gvrW1a
She was raised on a farm in South Carolina, so her Southern roots run deep. Growing up, her family was close, and they continue to keep that priority today. Her husband and daughters now add another dimension to her life, keeping her both grounded and crazy.
God has placed a desire in Misty's heart to combine her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life, writing historical novels that display God's abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.


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Augmented Reality Spotlight
Why is AR in a Warehouse a great idea?
The AR Warehouse is a great way to solve common problems in warehouse logistics: Inaccurate inventory levels, products that can't be found, or the question of where to place a product once it's found. These are all obstacles where employees can make numerous mistakes. Unlike the paper-based management system, Augmented Reality promises speed, accuracy and freedom from errors.
The current problems in warehouse logistics
In most companies, warehouse management is based on an outdated, paper-based system. As this system is already established, the transition to an automated warehouse system appears to be a complex and expensive process.
- Currently, there is a high time cost due to the existing system.
- Due to the current warehousing system, orders are repeatedly put together incorrectly.
- The outdated system requires additional time and money.
- Organizing the high number of returns is not always possible.
- The problems with labeling distract employees and slow them down, causing additional errors.
How to AR use in a warehouse
The AR Warehouse holds different methods. The most popular ones currently include pick-by-vision, pick-by-voice, pick-by-label, and pick-by-light. Alternatively, the Augmented Reality Introduction of Radiofrequency can be considered for smaller warehouses. These systems are currently less expensive than other approaches. Nevertheless, Frontline and xPick are considered particularly forward-looking technology for the AR Warehouse.
Radio Frequency Picking Process
RF picking is basically a paperless warehouse management system. For it to work, a special radio frequency network is required within the warehouse. All information related to an order is stored on the host server and passed on to local terminals. In addition, order pickers are equipped with terminals as wearables. The following functions are possible with this technology:
- Operators remain constantly informed about orders on hand.
- The terminal displays which items are required in which quantities.
- It is possible to scan barcodes or RFID labels.
- Information about the status is transmitted directly to the host server.
The advantage of this technology is that it eliminates the need to carefully study paperwork. Instead, the information is always present and can be transmitted directly. The goal of this picking is to speed up the process and significantly reduce the error rate.
Pick-by-vision technology
The time required in the warehouse is an important key to the efficiency of the process at hand. To ensure that the picking process is as fast as possible, vision technology offers a high level of transparency. This challenge can therefore be met with the AR solution. For this purpose, the four main stages of the AR Warehouse are used:
- With the help of Frontline, video calls can be received directly in the warehouse, for example, if there is a need for clarification.
- The AR smart glasses provide the user with detailed information about the environment and show where the required item is located.
- Once the picker has found the product, he captures and scans it. This makes it easy to identify. At the same time, all the necessary information about where to place it appears on the glasses.
- The system regularly requests certain content, which it shows to the user. This information appears as an integral image in the physical environment, allowing proper coordination in the AR Warehouse.
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The Benefits of Augmented Reality in Warehouses
The approach of Augmented Reality in Warehouse prepares picking for the future. In this context, the AR Warehouse offers special advantages that are clearly noticeable in warehouse management:
- There is no need to log in to the personal user account. Instead, each operator receives exactly the order or job that is intended for him.
- The system in the AR Warehouse independently selects the orders that provide an optimal route for the employee.
- In addition, personal operating routes are possible to optimize movement within the warehouse. This makes the collection of individual orders much faster.
- The Augmented Reality Applications for Warehouse Logistics show the user which zone to move to. This minimizes the possibility of making mistakes.
- The display of additional tips, for example as text or images, makes it easier to select the desired items in the required quantities.
- Once the selection is confirmed by the user, he or she receives detailed information on where to place the particular item.
- The entire AR Warehouse process is designed to make user errors nearly impossible.
- Barcode reading and the voice confirmation system can be used permanently via the AR smart glasses.
- Administrators also benefit from the simple and convenient handling in the AR Warehouse.
Conclusion – AR in Warehouses will transform the future of logistics
AR Logistics is a modern technology that enables a global transformation in the logistics industry. That is why many companies have already decided to develop their own AR warehouse management solutions. They all make it possible to make picking processes faster, error-free, more effective and user-friendly. Although AR Warehouse technology is not yet fully mature, the results are impressive. Finally, AR Warehouse offers the possibility to tailor the individual solutions to one's own warehouse operation.


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Chan Kwok-ki to chair review body
The Government today announced the Chief Executive's appointment of members of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC) commencing on September 19.
The Chief Executive appointed Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki as CERC Chairperson and Secretary for Home & Youth Affairs Alice Mak as its official member pursuant to section 9A of the Chief Executive Election Ordinance.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan ceases to be Committee Chairperson when the new appointment takes effect.
Pursuant to section 9A(2) of the ordinance, the CERC is to consist of the chairperson, at least two but not more than four official members, and at least one but not more than three non-official members.
Section 9A(4) of the ordinance further stipulates that only a principal official appointed pursuant to a nomination under Article 48(5) of the Basic Law is eligible for appointment as the chairperson or an official member.
The appointment notice has been gazetted and reported to the Central People's Government for the record.


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Pertamina Transforms Maximize Digitization In The Lower Business Sector
By : Hariyanto And Aldo Bella Putra | Wednesday, April 25 2018 - 17:00 IWST
Pertamina (Foto: Ist)
INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - President Director of PT Pertamina Nicke Widyawati said the oil and gas (oil and gas) company is transforming to maximize digital media to target the downstream business sector.
"One of the competitions we have done is to start up to strengthen the downstream," said Nicke at Pertamina Head Office, Jakarta, Wednesday (25/4/2018).
PT Pertamina also did not close the possibility of partnering with the digital industry that has directly touched the community. According to the oil and gas industry to convert to the digital world has lasted long.
Therefore, Pertamina must catch up with it, after previously trying to create their own digital innovation, is now beginning to explore partnering with young digital creators.
Meanwhile, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ignasius Jonan, who was also present at Pertamina's Head Office, said that Pertamina should always start the digital industry era. "How about now?" Jonan asked Nicke.
Jonan explains that all industries are expanding toward "Industry 4.0" so it is mandatory to follow market desires. With the digital transformation, Jonan rate can reduce the risk of work accidents or losses.
Still on the same occasion, Jonan also conveyed that PT Pertamina (Persero) prepare the transformation into a chemical industry.
"If the automotive industry has switched to electric cars, how does the oil and gas industry? Yes, it must be for the chemical industry," said Jonan at Pertamina Head Office.
Furthermore, Jonan explained that the chemical industry becomes the most appropriate thing for PT Pertamina, since the age of the oil well is getting older.
In addition, oil refineries also decreased their reserves. Until now also has not found a new oil and gas source that has a lot of oil potential. (ant)


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Guide to Choosing the Best Pallet Distributor
Guide to Choosing the Best Pallet Distributor. Currently, there are so many pallet distributors, both wooden pallets and plastic pallets, on Indonesian pallet plastik. Advances in online marketing make it easier for all distributors to market pallets through websites and place markers. Then, which is the best distributor?
We certainly agree, that pallets are very important at this time in supporting our business, without pallets a lot of time will be wasted when loading goods. The distribution process and product arrangement in the warehouse are also constrained and ineffective.
Pallets currently in the field are sold in various types with different dimensions, designs, and materials, there are cardboard or paper pallets, wooden pallets, plastic pallets, metal pallets.
There are more and more pallet sellers or distributors, starting to sell through market places and also social media. How to choose the best pallet distributor.
Here are tips on how to choose the best pallet distributor.
1.Understand the pallet business
Knowing the business in terms of pallets is important before evaluating distributors in the market. This is so that you pay attention to the pallet design, pallet dimensions and pallet materials needed for your business. It is also for you to know the things that you will describe when you talk to distributors.
2.Research All Distributors
Research for all pallet distributors and distributors in the area. It is recommended to start at your location as you need pallets to be easily delivered to you when you need them.
Asking fellow businesses can be a way to find out about the various pallet manufacturers and what they have to offer. Online research may be able to answer some of your questions such as quotes, locations and types of pallets the manufacturer or distributor has.
For example, if you are in the Jababeka industrial area, Cikarang, there are several names of pallet distributors that are quite well known, such as Rajapallet, Primapallet, Mahkotapallet and Megumiplastics. The distributor is located around Cikarang.
3.Elimination of distributors
After researching the different distributors in the area, you need to cut out the distributors that you don't think will give you what you need. Limit your list to only 2-4 pallet manufacturers or distributors so you can further evaluate which of them will give you the best offer.
4.Visits to Distributors
One by one, you should visit the distributors on the list so you can talk to them about your needs and get their quotes. If possible, ask for an actual pallet so you can see if it's what you really need.
If necessary, ask for a sample pallet or arrange an appointment for a trial of their pallet directly at your factory or warehouse.
5.Choose One Distributor
Now it's time to choose. Consider prices, the location of the pallet manufacturer, the types of pallet types and pallet types on offer and the likelihood that they offer used or recycled pallets. Don't be easily tempted by very low pallet prices, pay attention to quality.
In your manufacturing and shipping business, it is also important to consider the ability of a pallet distributor to have a collection service. This will assist your business in collecting, repairing or disposing of your used pallets.


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Ellen LaFlèche is the author of three chapbooks: Workers' Rites (Providence Athenaeum, 2011), Ovarian (Dallas Poets Community Press, 2011), and Beatrice (Tiger's Eye Press, 2013). She has published in diverse journals and websites, including Hunger Mountain, The Ledge, Many Mountains Moving, Mudfish, Harpur Palate, Spoon River Poetry Review, and Naugatuck River Review.
She is a recipient of the Ruth Stone Poetry Prize, the Tor House Poetry Prize, the Joe Gouveia Outermost Poetry Prize, the Philbrick Poetry Award, New Millennium Writings Poetry Award, and the Poets on Parnassus Prize for poetry about the medical experience, among others.
She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, and is an assistant judge of the North Street Book Prize at Winningwriters.com.
Ellen LaFlèche


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Thoughts on Chizz de Biz at Kempton
Chizz de Biz makes her second start st a Kempton this evening in the 6.10. George Downing rides in the six furlong maiden. The filly made a promising debut, slow away and green early on in her race, she gradually got the idea and finished off nicely at Goodwood. It's been a frustrating few weeks since as we've been trying to find a decent surface to race her on. She gets that on the all weather tonight. The draw hasn't been particularly kind so we'll need a bit of luck at the start to get a good early pitch.
Mushadaat's best run sets the standard but she hasn't matched it since her debut. With some well bred, once raced and unraced horses in opposition it's hard to know exactly how good a race this or what to expect.


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1st Boudoir Photo Session
I first met Jodie from the Boudoir a few weeks after visiting her shop for help with restyling my wig. After styling the wig, Jodie showed me various photo shoots that they had done with previous clients. I was greatly impressed by the pictures and immediately decided that I wanted to book my own shoot.
The location for the shoot was only about 4 miles from my house, which meant I could get lots of beauty sleep the night before. I was looking forward to the session, but was still nervous about it. I had discussed the clothes I was bringing with Jodie the week before, but other than that I did not know what to expect.
I was on time for my appointment, but Pandora and Jodie were late after returning from a night out in Brighton. Pandora came straight over to me, very business like. "Right sit down there, don't move". I did not know what was happening, but 30 seconds later, after she told her first dirty story, I was completely relaxed with her.
Despite my attempts to trip her up with my cowboy boots, Pandora did a fantastic job. I have no idea how she applied the make up as I was not able to look in a mirror, and all I saw was a blur of brushes in front of me. After about 30 minutes, she was finished, and after styling my hair I was at last able to see the results, which were absolutely amazing.
For somebody who finds it difficult to smile when a camera is pointed at them, I was slightly worried about the session, but Jodie manipulated me into painful positions and Pandora made me laugh throughout the shoot. The time flew by in a blur of flashes, changes of clothes and hairstyles. All too soon it was all over. Time to get changed, but the great thing is that an hour later you can see the results, which I thought were stunning.
If you want to contact either Jodie or Pandora, click on the links below for their own great personal websites.


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Since last year, online purchases have driven a 20-fold jump in sales of goods like the $220 CM-6M gas mask — resistant to bean-bag rounds — for Mira Safety of Austin, Texas.
A shift became apparent with this spring's Black Lives Matter protests and bitterly resented pandemic lockdowns. Now the gear is everywhere, from camouflage-clad antifa supporters to right-wing extremists who appeared at Michigan's capitol even after men were arrested in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
It doesn't matter who gets elected," founder Roman Zrazhevskiy said of his new customers. "They think that no matter who wins, Biden or Trump, there are going to be people who are upset about the result."
"It's evidence of what many people have been expressing concern about for the last six months — the stress associated with the pandemic, a frustration or anger about various government mitigation efforts and a belief that those efforts are infringing on their individual liberties," said Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary for threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security.
We've seen a big uptick coming out of New York, New Jersey, Illinois — not just those states but Chicago, Manhattan, Queens and San Francisco," he said. "We never did business with folks from San Francisco."
His biggest seller is a $220 body-armor plate meant to withstand bullets fired from an AK-47.
Before the pandemic, 5.11 Tactical, based in Irvine, California, was opening two stores a month, drawing customers for "Always Be Ready" events akin to cooking demonstrations at Williams Sonoma. Amid racks of military-style boots, pants and vests, the classes taught self defense, trauma care and "everyday/concealed carry."
Unexpectedly high consumer sales maintained growth during lockdowns, according to Compass Diversified Holdings Inc., a Westport, Connecticut-based company that owns 5.11 Tactical among a portfolio that also includes Ergobaby infant carriers.
Same-store sales including e-commerce rose 10.5% in the second quarter after 7.5% growth in the first quarter, Chief Operating Officer Pat Maciariello told analysts on a conference call in July.
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November 21, 2016
This weeks doctor spotlight is Dr. Gerald Chai at Paulsen Street Surgery Center. Dr. Chai specializes in pain management and therapy services. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and graduate degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at Mercy Hospital and his internship at Georgetown. Gerald Chai, D.O., is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His orthopaedic practice is focused on the restoration of function and optimization of quality of life. Dr. Chai specializes in the non-operative management of musculoskeletal disorders with a focus on minimally invasive interventions for disorders of the spine. He has additional training in opioid therapy for medication management of chronic painful syndromes. For more about Dr. Chai, check out http://chathamorthopaedics.com/service/gerald-chai-d-o/ To follow Paulsen Street Surgery Center on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/Paulsen-Street-Surgery-Center-182496495201878/?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
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Quick Review:
We begin a new Series on being "in Christ" and taking a look at what that really means.
As Christian men and women we are ready to admit that it is "Christ in me" that is the hope of
Glory. Colossians 1:27 That we are "the temple of God" I Corinthians 3:16 That we have in us the resident Holy
Spirit that "seals us unto the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30 We like the thought of the indwelling
Christ. But that is only half of the reality, maybe only a third of the reality.
John 14:20 In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.
What day? Jesus is here predicting His own death the next day and is preparing the disciples for
that reality. But He comforts them with the promise that He will send them another comforter in
the person of the Holy Spirit. Then He tells them that because He lives they will live. Why?
Because, He is in the Father and I am in Him and He is in me. There is a unity, a oneness of Christ
in me and me in Him and we are in the Father.
The Set Up
Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin,
and so death spread to all men, because all sinned—…
And 5:15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many
died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to
the many.
I Corinthians 5:17 "If any man is in Christ he is a new creation old things have passed away and
behold all things become new."
Romans 6:3-7 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been
baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so
that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in
newness of life. For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall
also be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in
order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; for
he who has died is freed from sin
Point of clarity:
When we talk about Christ in me we are talking primarily about how I relate to the world. Christ
is alive and working in/through me for His Kingdom's glory.
When we talk about me in Christ we are referring primarily to how I relate to God the Father. The
New Testament is full of what this means. This is what we will explore these next few weeks.
In Christ we were known since the foundation of the World
Ephesians 1:4 …just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy
and blameless before Him.
In the last session I pointed out that in the economy of God we were crucified with Christ, we died
with Christ, we were buried with Christ and we were raised to a new life in Christ. Romans 6:2-4
How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized
into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him
through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the
Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.
This was done "potentially" for all, but in reality when we trusted in the promises of God, by faith
He placed in us.
Romans 6:10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives
to God
II Corinthians 5:14-15 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all,
therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but
for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. This thought of God placing me in Christ even before He said "Let there be Light" is so hard for us to get our head around. It is definitely a supernatural thought, a supernatural reality. That, in itself is part of the fantastic reality of being In Christ, I am now a supernatural, spiritual being, my
standing with the God of the universe is one of Holy Blamelessness.
The Psalmist wrote
Psalm 139:13 -14 For You formed my inward parts;
You wove me in my mother's womb.
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Wonderful are Your works,
And my soul knows it very well
Psalm 22:10 "From birth I was cast on you; from my mother's womb you have been my God."
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I was formed in the womb, God knew me
God had a plan for you even before the universe was created. God knew before He created man
that man would not be obedient to His will, no matter how good the circumstances. Adam and
Eve were not starving when they took the fruit, they were not homeless but lived in a beautiful
garden created just for them, they were not at war with the peoples around them, they had it
pretty good. But mankind can always find a reason to be disobedient. God knew it and made a
way for us to be restored to relationship with Him in His Son Christ Jesus.
In Christ we have Salvation
John 3:17
For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved
through Him.
Soteriology: the Doctrine or study of salvation.
Soteriology looks at how Christ's crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection secures the salvation
of those who believe. Looking at this we also get to see the doctrines of justification, redemption,
propitiation, sanctification and substitutionary atonement.
Salvation comes as a result of our Oneness with Christ – our personal relationship with Him based
on His opening our Spiritual eyes to our sin, giving us the faith to believe in the promises He has
given, that if we repent of our sin He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness.
What are we saved from – Hell – Eternity away from God
What are we saved to? – Heaven – Eternity with God
Christ is going to spend eternity with God! Because we are in Christ, we are too! What is true of
Christ is also true of us
II Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they
also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory
We say we want to see people saved or we talk about our salvation but we need to recognize that
our salvation is the result of our personal relationship, our oneness with Christ.
The question might be asked then does salvation happen at a later time? No, When I repent and
believe, (Mark 1:14-15 …, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, " The time
is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel) I am placed In Christ,
thereby acquiring salvation from Hell to Heaven, for all of eternity, because what is true of Jesus is
also true of me. Right now, forever! Hallelujah!


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Adopt A Highway Cleanup
The Beach Park Firefighters have obtained the Adopt A Highway cleanup for the Robert McClory Bike Path (Yorkhouse road to 33rd street). The Robert McClory Bike Path runs the length of Lake County, including the entire length of our village. This adoption of the bike path is a great privilege and can further show how much we care for our community; not only by serving public but by helping to keep it clean too. We have a cleanup date scheduled for Saturday, July 27th 2019 9:00AM-11:00AM.
We'd like to invite as many volunteers as possible and feel free to bring the family along. Our invitation also goes out to our Village officials, Public Works Dept., and Lake County Board representatives. We're also hoping to get some photos of everyone working for our social media pages.
The Lake County DOT has offered to post the photos taken on their social media pages.


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After initial delays, SpaceX successfully landed a Starship prototype after a high-altitude flight test for the first time on Wednesday, marking a major step forward for Elon Musk's company in the rocket's development.
That's the good news.
But minutes after softly landing on a concrete pad, the prototype rocket exploded. The cause of the explosion, or whether or not it was intentional, was not immediately clear.


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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
A review of the new movie
The Benghazi attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya occurred on September 11, 2012. Islamic militants attacked the U.S. Embassy and another U.S. compound killing four Americans.
While attacking the Embassy, J. Christopher Stevens, the Ambassador, and Steven Smith, a U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer were killed. Both of these men were supposed to be noncombatants. When attacking the other compound the Muslim extremists killed CIA contractors and veterans of the U.S. Military, Tyrone. S. Woods and Glen Doherty. Ten others were injured. Many lives could have been saved, and many injuries could have been prevented if Hillary Clinton would have sent help to our fellow Americans. Instead she denied them help and left them to fend for themselves.
The movie 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi depicts what took place during the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi. The film was directed by Michael Bay and stars Jack Silva (John Krasinski), Tyrone 'Rone' Woods (James Badge Dale), Kris 'Tanto' Paronto (Pablo Schreiber), Dave 'Boon' Benton (David Denman), John 'Tig' Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa), Mark 'Oz' Geist (Max Martini) as the six CIA contractors and veterans that saved the lives of almost everyone at the facilities. These are the men that acted under their own free will to try to save the lives of their fellow Americans.
The movie starts with the arrival of Jack Silva to Benghazi and you are shown the hostility of Benghazi. There is evidence of war everywhere and on the way to the compound Silva and Rone get stopped by a militarist group. When they arrive at their compound you realize how important they are. They are there secretly and they would like it to stay that way. Silva is briefed on what they do there and then they depart.
A few days later they get the call that the
embassy is under attack. They are originally made to wait. They wait about 20 minutes and then they leave without orders because they cannot let their fellow Americans die. They arrive at the compound and do everything they can to save everyone from the hundreds or terrorists.
After many hours of hard fighting they returned to the compound and have saved almost everyone. After they return to the compound they set to begin defending their own compound against the terrorists. The terrorists come in waves from all sides firing bullets and mortars at the compound. The soldiers fought for many more hours, but they ultimately lost two men in the process of the fight.
This movie has also been surrounded in controversy. It has divided people on what they believe really happened. Bay claims that his movie takes no stand on politics. "We were just saying the facts," Bay said on The O'Reilly Factor. "Here's the thing:
The politics got in the way of this great human story that happened, and this is really to honor these type of men that do this every day.
— Michael Bay
The politics got in the way of this great human story that happened, and this is really to honor these type of men that do this every day.— that put themselves in harm's way — that's what this movie is about."
I agree with Bay on that the politics did get in the way of this heroic and patriotic story. A sophomore Erik Holiday said, "I think the movie (tells the story) as best as a movie could in a reasonable amount of time. I think it did really good on focusing what was really important."
I agree that it stayed to the story and didn't try to take a stand on the political side of things. There are obviously many different opinions on this movie. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have many different opinions. IMBD reviewed the movie without mentioning politics and just kept to the actual movie. There is also the actual 13 Hours website that tells their side of the story.
The movie itself fell a little short of the 20-24 million dollar opening weekend goal getting 19 million. Overall though, the movie has gotten good reviews from its fans. Holiday gave this movie and eight out of 10 saying his favorite part was when they were the compound. I give it a nine out of ten because there was only short part near the end that I did not believe needed to be in the movie.
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi tells the true and heroic story of six brave men who risked everything to save everyone. It takes through their struggles and their feats during the battles. It shows you their courage. The movie depicts what they did to save everyone in the compound despite being alone against hundreds of Islamic extremists. I hope whoever watches this movie appreciates it for the heroic story of the men who fought for others, and that they do not try to turn it into a political tool. I would definitely recommend this movie to whoever was considering going to see it.
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Six months after his neck was broken while pitching, Juan Nicasio is ready to work his way back into the Colorado Rockies' rotation for the 2012 season. Manager Jim Tracy recently reaffirmed that Nicasio "will have no limitations" when he returns to the mound during Spring Training, reports the Denver Post's Troy Renck.
According to Renck:
In fact, Nicasio will participate in the Rockies' ragball drills, where pitchers are graded on their ability to field comebackers.
That was the type of play that resulted in Nicasio breaking his neck. The Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond hit a liner up the middle (video) and it was too fast for Nicasio to effectively get out of the way.
Nicasio is projected to be the Rockies No. 4 starter this season.
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If you want to make an omelette: using cutting tests to estimate viability in Ziziphus celata (Rhamnaceae)
Philip Gonsiska,Bok Tower Gardens
Ziziphus celata is an endangered shrub endemic to Polk and Highlands Counties in central Florida. Germination in this species has generally been very low, and previous observations have suggested that upwards of 75% of seeds set by Z. celata may not be viable. In January 2019, cutting tests were conducted to estimate the viability of Z. celata seeds harvested in summer 2018. Dissected seeds were categorized as "normal", empty, moldy, "spongy", and those having shrunken embryos. Those in the "normal" category were thought to be viable. Of the 103 seeds dissected, 36 (34.95%) appeared "normal", 35 (33.98%) were empty, 24 (23.3%) were moldy, six (5.83%) had shrunken embryos, and two (1.94%) were "spongy". In earlier work, soaking seeds in a 0.1% liquid smoke solution resulted in a germination rate of 26.7%, which thus far is the highest germination rate in our data set from any experimental seed treatment applied to Z. celata. Therefore, seeds from 2018 were soaked in either a 0.1% liquid smoke solution or reverse osmosis water for 24 or 48 hours. They were then sown in 72-cell trays along with unsoaked control seeds. These trays will be monitored for germination for six months, and the realized germination rate will be compared to the hypothetical percentage of viable seeds from the cutting tests. Preliminary results of this experiment will be presented.


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Back from the brink: How small donations helped save a species from extinction
A year after launching a PitchFunder campaign to save a tropical frog species, an ASU scientist is making strides
While stationed with the U.S. Army School of the Americas in the Panama Canal Zone during the 1970s, entomology expedition leader Albert Thurman would listen to the chorus of frogs in the streams at night.
The tropics of Central and South America were once lush with at least 110 species of colorful harlequin frogs, but nearly two-thirds of the known populations were wiped out by a deadly fungal disorder called chytridiomycosis, also known as chytid, in the '80s and '90s.
"The frogs are gone," Thurman said. "There are no more songs at night."
The Talamancan harlequin frog, Atelopus varius, was thought to have gone extinct along with other species until a tiny population was rediscovered in Costa Rica when a local child walked into a biology field station with one in his hand. That was more than five years ago. Even though the species was found, it is still on the road to recovery.
Conservation and wildlife biologist Jan Schipper, the field conservation research director at the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo and adjunct faculty in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, led an online PitchFunder campaign to save the Atelopus varius last year.
"The ethics of saving a species is a new one for humanity," Schipper said. "We have a moral imperative to not let any species go extinct due to our reckless nature and heavy footprint on Earth, but we are also finding the value of the species is far more than just intrinsic."
The Atelopus varius is a flagship species for drinkable water because it relies heavily on an ecosystem with clean water, natural flow patterns and predictable seasons. However, contaminants are increasing in the area from "poison" fishing and people living upstream, Schipper said.
Thurman, a research associate with the Frank F. Hasbrouck Insect Collection at ASU, was one of several donors who contributed to the School of Life Sciences' PitchFunder campaign. Since 2001, he has been taking small groups of entomologists and ornithologists on trips to Panama.
Over the last 10 to 15 years, he has noticed the Talamancan harlequin frogs have been absent from the streams where they were once plentiful. He said that's why he wanted to help the researchers in their efforts to save the species.
"I haven't seen the frogs in years," Thurman said. "Somebody has to do research and figure out how to stop them from going extinct because they're a good part of the ecosystem. We can't afford to lose all the frogs."
Back in the 1970s, Thurman also saw Atelopus zeteki, the Panamanian golden frog, in El Valle de Antón, Panama. Local children would sell the frogs at the Sunday market in paper bags for 50 to 75 cents, he said. The frogs weren't protected at the time. The unabated collection and selling of these amphibians drastically reduced the population before the chytrid fungal disorder hit, wiping out the populations of these frogs.
"I would buy as many of the frogs as I could and drive way back into the mountains to release them in the hopes the kids wouldn't find them," said Thurman. "I don't think it worked as well as I hoped."
Schipper and his team of local and international researchers and students used the funds from the PitchFunder campaign to implement a biosecurity protocol for the small population of this critically endangered frog in the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica. They facilitated a decontamination process to ensure no other strains of the fungus could contaminate the frogs' habitat. The team also installed barrier fences to enclose breeding frogs and protect them from invasive trout predation.
The PitchFunder campaign funds also helped support the team's initiative to further research on this amphibian. They increased testing for the presence of fungus on the frogs and the degree of infection. The team also gathered a significant amount of data on individual frogs.
"We managed to use all the funds from the campaign, which not only had a huge stand-alone value but has also helped us leverage other funds," Schipper said. "We combined funds from ASU, the Phoenix Zoo, Disney and some private donations to pull off the most successful field season with Atelopus varius to date."
The frogs began their breeding season in October and November of last year. Schipper said the crew found tadpoles, which means the harlequin frogs are still breeding and the measures to avoid animal extinction played a significant role.
"The continued existence of the species is testimony to the philanthropic support we have received," he said. "We had the first visual evidence of tadpoles in this population ever — so they're reproducing — and this might be the first year we haven't had net negative population growth, which is amazing. It's incredible to see that the combination of smaller donations was able to make such a difference."
With the news of tadpoles, Schipper and his team are creating an entire recovery strategy for the species. During the next 12 months, a massive transition will occur to ensure a breeding population into the future, he said. They'll build a new field station with a "head-start" facility to bring eggs in from the wild to be hatched in captivity and raised to tadpoles, increasing survivorship to nearly 100 percent. Then, they'll relocate the frogs to a better habitat in streams that are inaccessible to them because of the range.
The team also plans to hire one full-time biologist to monitor the population and maintain the equipment. The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation/Phoenix Zoo pledged $40,000 for the 2017-18 fiscal year to help build a small harlequin frog rescue and breeding center on site. The center will work to increase the number of frogs and have an infection-free population from the fungal disorder.
"The catalyst, in part, was ASU via the PitchFunder campaign, so we remain eternally grateful for the head start we received in saving the species," said Schipper. "We'll also be starting a small campaign now to help cover staff salaries since the Phoenix Zoo can't cover international salaries."
Schipper's team also started a local, environmental education program with startup funds from the Rufford Foundation. The program will partner with the Costa Rican water and aqueduct ministry to educate locals about water quality and how animals and humans need access to clean water.
"It's a win-win," Schipper said. "To promote conversation, human health and well-being together."
Top photo by Sandra Leander/ASU
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Help Sparky and researchers in the School of Life Sciences save the Talamancan harlequin frog from going extinct. Dodge invasive trout predation and contaminated fungal water along the way. Make sure to capture the frogs before opening the door to a safe habitat for the critically endangered amphibian.
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This is the built-in help made by Microsoft for the command 'Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager', in PowerShell version 5 - as retrieved from
Windows version 'Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard' PowerShell help files on 2016-06-23.
For PowerShell version 3 and up, where you have Update-Help, this command was run just before creating the web pages from the help files.
Stops and removes a diagnostic Resource Manager job.
Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager [[-Job] <DtcDiagnosticResourceManagerJob>] [<CommonParameters>]
Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager [[-InstanceId] <Guid>] [<CommonParameters>]
Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager [[-Name] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
The Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager cmdlet stops and removes a DiagnosticResourceManagerJob that runs as a Windows PowerShell® background job. To stop the default Resource
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Online Version: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=317186
Example 1: Stop a diagnostic resource manager
PS C:\>Stop-DtcDiagnosticResourceManager -Name "testRM"
This command stops the DTC diagnostic resource manager named testRM.