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16 Jan 2019
Vigilantes in Mexico insist they won't lay down their guns until top leaders of a powerful drug cartel are arrested, defying government orders as federal forces try to regain control in a lawless region plagued by armed groups.
Federal authorities find themselves struggling to rein in a monster they helped create in western Mexico: citizen militias that rose among farmers and lime pickers to fight the powerful Knights Templar Cartel.
"They said they're not going to bother us, but they don't want us to keep advancing," Hipolito Mora, head of the self-defence group in the town of La Ruana, said on Wednesday.
The vigilantes now control the 17 municipalities that make up southwestern Michoacan – about a third of the state.
"They don't want us to carry our guns in view," Mora said.
Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong denied any such agreement was reached with the vigilantes.
"We made it clear that they cannot be armed," he said, though he said arresting vigilantes was not the objective.
Late on Wednesday, Monte Alejandro Rubido Garcia, executive secretary of the National Public Safety System, said federal police had detained two members of the Knights Templar.
But the spokesman for the vigilante movement, Estanislao Beltran, said the self-defence groups were not satisfied with the arrests, saying the men weren't cartel leaders.
This week, the government has beefed up federal police numbers in the rich farming region known as the Tierra Caliente, vowing to tame the area that has been controlled for at least three years by the quasi-religious Knights Templar.
But the move comes after months of unofficial tolerance of vigilante groups that began challenging the cartel, which started in drug trafficking and expanded to extortion and total economic control as the government failed to act.
After a surge of firefights and other violence over the weekend as vigilantes continued to advance, the tolerance of the armed citizen groups is being called a dangerous precedent inside the country and out.
The US State Department said on Wednesday that the warring between vigilantes and the cartel is "incredibly worrisome" and "unclear if any of those actors have the community's best interests at heart."
"What they created was a Frankenstein that got out of control," Erubiel Tirado, a specialist in civil-military relations at Iberoamerican University, said of the situation, adding that the government has been allowing citizen groups to do its "dirty work".
So far the vigilantes have been more successful than the government, which has been sending troops to Michoacan at least since 2006, when former President Felipe Calderon launched his assault on drug trafficking.


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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- The sun rises on an empty field outside an entry control point as a few defenders prepare their gear and equipment for the day. By mid-morning the field becomes filled with nearly 400 Afghan locals all waiting to process through that ECP at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
For the bravo sector entry controllers of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group, this is a five day a week operation.
There are two medical entry control points located on BAF for all patients needing clinical care. American and Afghan guards partner in both defending the gates and managing clinic admission.
With their rifles slung, security personnel pick up biometric scanners and clipboards to get patients one step closer to needed medical care. Afghans of all ages come to the Korean and Egyptian hospitals here seeking medical care provided by a true multi-national effort.
Trained Airmen using current technology gives Afghan locals in need of assistance a chance to receive a higher standard of medical care. Members of the 455 ESFG know that their mission is very important in building that bond with neighboring villages.
"We take great pride in our Airmen because they have a tough job," said Capt. Schneider Rislin, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group officer in charge. "Making the local Afghans feel welcomed and still providing security is a hard balance to achieve."
Each Airman is hand-picked by leadership to be a member of the ECP defenders. Their role is especially important not only as defenders but as ambassadors for the United States as the first face the Afghan locals see.
"The bravo sector security controllers show their fortitude day-in and day-out," said Master Sgt. Thomas Carpino, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group bravo sector superintendent. "No matter what happens that day, they come prepared and ready for the next day's mission."
With just an iris scan and fingerprints, the defenders can gather biometric information from each patient. But some of the most important security measures are done outside the ECP with an eyes-on and hands-on check, similar to those used by security at an airport.
"Airmen these days are skilled in several pieces of technology when it comes to scanning the human body, but they are always ready to defend with their tactical training," said Carpino.
For some of the local Afghans it is not just the promise of medical care that has them waiting in long lines outside the ECP, but the free vocational programs offered. These student programs include hands-on training to learn basic automotive, electrical and computer skills.
Another program that draws families with children ages 13 and under is the "Cat in the Hat" program. The children learn to read and write in English and get a chance to interact with other members of the airfield.
The reward of working as a defender at these medical ECP's is not over at the end of the duty day. Airmen like Staff Sgt. John Silvia, 455th bravo sector NCOIC, not only gets a sense of pride from his job but feels he is directly affecting the hearts and minds of the local Afghan community.
"Being a security forces member here at Bagram, there is not a whole lot I can tell my family back home," said Silvia. "But with this mission I can tell them today I helped people."

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Champaign Fire leads to Murder Charge
Champaign Police say a man has been arrested on murder charges in connection with a fatal fire Friday at an apartment complex. Thirty-one year old Terry Brownlee of Champaign faces murder charges for the death of a female who died in the fire.
The Champaign County Coroner says the name of the victim is being withheld pending an autopsy on Saturday and positive identification.
Brownlee had been staying at the apartment in the 400-block of South State. The female who died did not stay there. Police say the suspect and victim knew each other.
Champaign firefighters discovered the victim after responding to the fire shortly after 6 am.
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Asylum seeker malaria drug concerns
The federal government denies warning detention centre staff on Manus Island not to take a type of anti-malaria medication being given to asylum seekers.
Salvation Army worker Simon Taylor claims staff were warned not to take Mefloquine, also known as Lariam, because of adverse health effects.
But a spokesperson for the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection says neither the department nor International Health and Medical Services have warned staff to avoid the drug.
Mefloquine is one of several types of anti-malarials available and detainees are assessed by IHMS clinical team members before being prescribed with any medication, the spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.
Mr Taylor says in a submission to a Senate inquiry that asylum seekers were given the drug despite warnings about it to the staff.
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration warns it should not be prescribed to people with a history of depression, anxiety disorders or other major psychiatric illness.
It's common for asylum seekers in detention to suffer depression, post traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses.
The US military curbed its use among troops after it was linked to permanent brain damage, suicide, murder and domestic violence.
Mr Taylor also said while he was on Manus Island between last September and February 2014, there were several camp "lockdowns" when locals with machetes attempted to breach perimeter fences.
Many asylum seekers had food poisoning from poor kitchen hygiene and insects that had been found in meals.


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Pentagon worried about Obama's commitment to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — The prospect that U.S. Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal may ask for as many as 45,000 additional American troops in Afghanistan is fueling growing tension within President Barack Obama's administration over the U.S. commitment to the war there.
On Monday, McChrystal sent his assessment of the situation in Afghanistan to the Pentagon, the U.S. Central Command, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and NATO. Although the assessment didn't include any request for more troops, senior military officials said they expect McChrystal later in September to seek between 21,000 and 45,000 more troops. There currently are 62,000 American troops in Afghanistan.
However, administration officials said that amid rising violence and casualties, polls that show a majority of Americans now think the war in Afghanistan isn't worth fighting. With tough battles ahead on health care, the budget and other issues, Vice President Joe Biden and other officials are increasingly anxious about how the American public would respond to sending additional troops.
The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to talk to the media, said Biden has argued that without sustained support from the American people, the U.S. can't make the long-term commitment that would be needed to stabilize Afghanistan and dismantle al Qaida. Biden's office declined to comment.
"I think they (the Obama administration) thought this would be more popular and easier," a senior Pentagon official said. "We are not getting a Bush-like commitment to this war."
Monday's assessment initially was to include troop recommendations, but political concerns prompted White House and Pentagon officials to agree that those recommendations would come later, advisers to McChrystal said. Although the White House took a hands-off approach toward Afghanistan earlier this summer, Pentagon officials said they're now getting more questions about how many troops might be needed and for how long.
Some White House officials said the administration feels it was pressured to send the additional 17,500 combat troops and 4,000 trainers earlier this year, before the administration was comfortable with its plan for Afghanistan, because of the country's election in August.
Obama now feels that McChrystal and his superior, Army Gen. David Petraeus, the head of the Central Command, are pressuring him to commit still more troops to Afghanistan, a senior military official said. The official said that retired Marine Gen. James Jones, Obama's national security adviser, told McChrystal last month not to ask for more troops, but that McChrystal went ahead anyway and indicated in interviews that he may need more.
McChrystal's new assessment is the fifth one ordered since Obama's inauguration. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said that no details of the assessment would be released. Other officials called it a "political hot potato."
Advisers to McChrystal, who spoke to McClatchy on the condition of anonymity because of the matter's sensitivity, said the document is just over 10 pages and broadly spells out McChrystal's assessment of conditions on the ground:
"It says that this could get much worse unless we invest ourselves in this now," one adviser said. "Then it says, 'This is what we propose to do.'"
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that the Obama administration inherited an under-resourced war in Afghanistan, but he stopped short of promising more troops.
Administration officials said that the White House is planning a series of "quiet discussions" among top advisers over the next six weeks or so about the way ahead.
"What the president is going to want to do is review the report and then discuss and talk with all of those that have equities in it to get their viewpoints and to ensure that each and every person is heard on this, and that's what the president intends to do," Gibbs said Monday.
McChrystal's latest assessment calls for redistributing troops to focus more on protecting population centers and less on chasing Taliban fighters. It also says it will take several years to build a more professional and capable Afghan security force, without saying how large that force should be.
The assessment also calls for more U.S. government civilians to be sent to Afghanistan and for the streamlining of the military's command structure, saying that too much bureaucracy is making it difficult for commanders to make decisions on the ground.
"The situation in Afghanistan is serious, but success is achievable and demands a revised implementation strategy, commitment and resolve, and increased unity of effort," McChrystal said in a statement Monday.
Since Obama's inauguration, when the war was hailed as a just cause, the administration has been bombarded by signs of a deteriorating situation.
The deaths of 304 U.S. and NATO forces, including 179 Americans, so far this year makes 2009 the deadliest year for both U.S. and NATO forces since the war began eight years ago — and there are still four months to go.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released in August found that for the first time since the war began, a majority of Americans don't think the war is worth fighting.
Pentagon officials said that White House officials have told them they fear that McChrystal's expected request for more troops won't be his last.
The additional troops are "only a down payment on what would be required to turn things around, and everyone knows that," said another senior military official, who said that's true in part because estimates of what the Afghan forces can do and when they'll be fully capable of handling security threats are being downgraded.
Meanwhile, U.S. military commanders in Kabul feel the political clock ticking, saying they think they have no more than 18 months to show some kind of progress, even as most agree that they don't have enough troops.
Success could mean as little as making the levels of violence plateau, two military officials told McClatchy.
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said any discussion about what the Pentagon is proposing and the White House response is premature.
"We are not there yet," Morrell said. "Let's see what Gen. McChrystal comes back and asks for."
Commentary: Afghanistan democracy hindered by diplomatic flap
Taliban's growth in Afghanistan's north threatens to expand war
U.S. deaths in Afghanistan headed for another record
Marine killed in Afghanistan served country in many ways
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SNOW HILL – Worcester County elected officials approved a reduction in the Ocean City food tax this week, from 1 percent to one-half percent, after very little discussion.
Food tax revenue has been, and will continue to be, used to pay bonded debt related to improvements to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
Ocean City recently retired its portion of the $15 million bond from 1996.
"We need to sunset that particular tax or ask that it be continued," Ocean City's Mayor Rick Meehan told the County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon.
Currently, a consultant engaged by Ocean City has recommended extensive further improvements to the convention center, including the addition of a 1,200-seat performing arts center.
"They recommended a very large expansion was doable and economically feasible," Meehan said.
The Ocean City Mayor and Council has chosen a more modest set of changes, including the addition of 20,000 square feet of space at the back of the building on the bayside including the performing arts center.
That area has been underused, despite having an excellent view over the water, according to Meehan.
The $10 million expansion will cost Ocean City about $5 million.
"Half of a percent will certainly help us retire that debt service in about nine years," said Meehan.
Leighton Moore, owner of Seacrets and a former town councilman, proposed the original 1-percent tax in 1996, and that it should sunset when the bond was paid.
"We do have the backing of the community. We have the need as shown by the consulting firm," said Moore.
County Commissioner Judy Boggs liked the concept.
"It sounds like an excellent plan, well thought out and very feasible," said Boggs.
The new, lower food tax rate will take effect on June 1.
Resort businesses are prepared for the changeover, Meehan said.
The County Commissioners also agreed to amend the maximum bond from $15 million to $20 million.
The resort could increase the food tax back to 1 percent if the convention center needs a greater expansion in the coming years.
"My guess is you would need a larger facility in the future," said Moore.


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The Barnard College Public Safety Department is located just opposite the Main Gate at 117th Street and Broadway, in Barnard Hall, Room 104. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Public Safety Officers are College employees who are unarmed and do not have law enforcement status. They are, however, authorized to detain and apprehend suspects and to maintain order on campus grounds.
Members of the community may report crimes or emergencies at any time, day or night, by calling the Public Safety Department at x88 or x43362. The dispatcher on duty will notify officers, supervisors, and administrators according to the circumstances. Reported campus incidents, whether minor or serious, are logged by the dispatcher, and daily reports are sent to appropriate administrative offices for review and follow-up. Should a serious crime be reported, the Public Safety Department informs the community as promptly as possible by e-mail, telephone voicemail, and by posting ALERT notices on bulletin boards throughout the campus.
When appropriate, the College will report a crime to the New York City Police Department and will assist any student who wishes to make a complaint to the police. Such reports by members of the community are a critical element in helping to prevent crime and in making the campus safer for all. The College and the police of the 26th Precinct cooperate in the investigation of crimes and in presenting educational programs on crime prevention to campus groups. The College also cooperates with the Public Safety Departments of Columbia University, Teachers College, and St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, and with the local community patrol coordinated by the Morningside Area Alliance.
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A week after the U.S. Supreme Court stuck down overall aggregate limits on campaign contributions, the three national Republican campaign committees have formed a new joint fundraising committee.
The Republican Victory Fund was registered as a joint fundraising committee with the Federal Election Committee on April 9th by treasurer Keith Davis of the Huckaby Davis Lisker political accounting firm. The filing was made public on Friday.


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A Maryland crab feast in California
On the night before Eddie Murray's wedding
Picking Maryland steamed crabs is a messy endeavor. You either know how to do it or you don't. So only veteran crab eaters would think it odd wearing surgical gloves while eating crabs. In California no less. Yet this is what a small group of friends did on the night before Janice & Eddie Murray's wedding at the condo of Brady Anderson and Rene Gonzales, both former Orioles.
I had flown out to California with my friend Diane Hock to attend the Murray wedding, and she had promised steamed crabs to Brady, Rene and friends. After carting them to the airport in a big box packed with dry ice, Diane successfully delivered the seafood securely to the dining room table in Huntington Beach where the Californians gobbled garishly with nary a spec of Old Bay on anyone's fingers. When folks began to snap on white surgical gloves to operate on the crustaceans, I almost spit out a mouthful of Coors Light. Indeed, a funny sight to behold.
Yet not as funny as the little trick played on me the next day at the wedding. Some guy convinced me to ask a sturdy man at the next table for an autograph, claiming it was Barry Bonds. So I did.
"I'm not Barry Bonds," the guy answered.
Oh. Oops.
"Very sorry to have bothered you," I said red-faced with a squint in the trickster's direction. "Excuse me, I need to go visit someone who gave me the wrong information."
I've never repeated that mistake. At least I knew what Eddie looked like.
The Murray wedding was a splendid event. I remember lots of balloons decorating the hall and lots of Eddie's siblings (he has 11). Somewhere on a VHS tape in the Murray house is a long silly rhyming verse, which a small group of us had concocted as our congratulatory message for the new bride and groom. High on wine and the ambiance of marital bliss, we giggled hysterically during its' performance. Seventeen years later, I am confident in saying that it was probably rather dumb. Well, we had amused ourselves in the creative process at least.
"I absolutely remember the video you guys made," said Janice, "and I thought it was great … a window into Eddie's friends I would come to inherit."
Post reception, we had been invited back to the Murrays for a party in Santa Clarita. This stands as the single most gigantic house I have ever stepped into and probably ever will – a Swiss Chalet style house that could have been featured in a celebrity homes' magazine: a ridiculous amount of bathrooms (11 – did he build one for each sibling?) and bedrooms (9), a wine cellar, a bridal suite, nine-car garage, an elevator, a cave room, an adorable girl's room with a ladder leading up to a loft, a to-die-for kitchen that went on forever, and a long rec room with Eddie's collection of baseball hats and a billiards table.
Even the glass and wood design of the front door was beautiful! The square footage went on for miles, but sadly my memory does not, or I could describe it in greater detail. In a 35′ deep lake out front – stocked with large fish – a beautiful swan paddled around softly (or did I dream it?) and peacocks wandered the grounds.
Ken and I had visited the Murrays' home one other time, after a Dodgers-Expos game. We followed them home for a visit, and upon leaving, shook our heads in awe all the way back to Baltimore. The Murrays have since moved from that gorgeous home, yet still reside in California. We wish we could see them more than we do, which is not often.
Ken and Eddie have bumped into each other over the years at various stadiums, and sometimes the Murrays will fly back east periodically to attend an Orioles-related functions – and yes, to eat Maryland steamed crabs.


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Kicking off the Kite Surf Pro's (KSP) inaugural World Championship Kite Wave Tour on September 23, 2011, the remote African island of Mauritius will host the first of three kite surfing world tour stops this season.
Sanctioned by the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA), the KSP is the official world championship kite surfing tour, a non-profit association launched at the beginning of the year that aspires to showcase the pinnacle of kite surfing in the best conditions on the planet — the near-perfect fusion of wind and waves that top kite surfers dream of.
A class association within the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the IKA (International Kiteboarding Association) governs the sport of kiteboarding, which is broken up into three main disciplines: freestyle kiteboarding, kiteboard racing and kite surfing, which is essentially surfing with a kite.
Promising to deliver high-caliber and action-packed kite surfing, the KSP One Eye Pro on Mauritius will take place September 23 to October 2, 2011. One Eye, the world-renowned Mauritian kite surfing wave, will set the stage for the first of three 2011 KSP World Tour events. Amidst stunning scenery, pristine turquoise waters, and perfect surf, the event will take place directly in front of the Indian Resort & Spa, at the base of Le Morne Mountain, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Truly a global tour, the men's division of the KSP will feature 22 competitors from more than 10 countries, including Airton Cozzolino (Italy), Bruno Bordovsky (Brazil), Bear Karry (USA), Ethienne Lhote (France), Filippe Ferreira (Brazil), three-time Kite Surfing World Champion Guilly Brandao (Brazil), Ian Alldredge (USA), Jeremie Eloy (France), Jesse Richman (HI), John Amundson (HI), Jon Modica (USA), Juan Pablo Diban (Chile), Lee Harvey (Great Britain), Marc Ramseier (Switzerland), 2007 Kite Surfing World Champion Martin Vari (Argentina), Mauricio Pedreira (Brazil), 2008 Kite Surfing World Champion Mitu Monteiro (Cabo Verde), Nuno Figueiredo (Portugal), Patri McLaughlin (HI), Sebastien Schmitt (Reunion), Sky Solbach (USA), plus serveral alternate riders.
The women's lineup for the 2011 KSP tour consists of: Adriana Harlan (H), Ines Correira (Portugal), Kelly Wren Strachan (USA), three-time Kite Surfing World Champion Kirsty Jones (Great Britain), two-time Kite Surfing World Champion Kristin Boese (Germany), Maayke Tadema (Netherlands), Marie Gauton (France), Melissa Gil (Costa Rica), Milla Knese (Brazil), Suzanne Kuiper (Netherlands), plus several alternates.
Raising the number of competitors to 36, three local Mauritian riders (two male and one female) will join the event as well. Designed to give undiscovered talent a chance to compete with the kitesurfing elite, the Wild Cards for the KSP One Eye Pro have been awarded, through a local video competition, to Max Bonieux, Patrick Desvaux de Marigny and Elsa Saintville.
Following the first KSP tour stop in Mauritius, the remaining stops will be held in Pasacamayo, Peru and Ponta Preta, Cape Verde — October 19 to 28 and December 2 to 11, respectively.
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MARIETTA, Ga. - Team Mizuno Northeast Prospects separated themselves from the pack this morning with a 3-1 win over Indiana Prospects Blue in a battle for the top of the pool.
"Going into today there were four teams tied at 4-1 in our pool," said Mizuno coach Nate Sorensen.
"We knew coming in that if we wanted to win this pool we had to win this game," said pitcher Justen Voghel. "Now we're at the top and we're in a good position."
"It was a big win," added Nolan Kessinger. "We needed to win against the best team in our pool and we did."
Team Mizuno Northeast Prospects struck first for two runs in the top of the third inning before the Indiana Prospects Blue got one back in the bottom half of the inning.
Nolan Kessinger produced a big insurance run in the top of the seventh inning when he drove in Calvin Holland on a line drive to left field.
"It was a 3-1 count and I was looking for a pitch away and I found a pitch away and I drove it left side and knocked in a run," Kessinger said.
"(He) just sat on it and drove it to left field," Sorensen added.
Voghel went five innings strong for Mizuno, striking out five Prospects hitters. He gave up only three hits and one run.
"I just mainly tried to pound the outside zone because hitters try to do too much with it," said Voghel. "I had a great infield. I can't make plays without them."
Craig Corliss, who excelled at the plate today with a 3-for-3 game, was praised for his job behind the plate as well.
"Craig did a heck of a job behind the dish," Voghel said. "It was a good game and I just threw strikes."
Voghel threw 75 percent of his pitches for strikes in his five innings of work that only required him to throw 60 pitches.
"We came out ready to go," said Sorensen. "We played good defense, got timely hitting, and our two pitchers threw phenomenal today too. I couldn't be prouder of the boys right now."
The team from Massachusetts has played very competitive baseball to be in the position they are in now to possibly advance to the playoffs. After losing their second game on Day 1 of the tournament, 4-3, they have won four straight games to stand at 5-1 with one game remaining. Team Mizuno has outscored its opponents 28-7 in that four-game span.
Team Mizuno Northeast Prospects will finish pool play tomorrow morning against Centerfield Baseball Academy at Johns Creek High School.
With the Game Ready Athletics at 4-1-1 and the Chattanooga Cyclones 15u at 4-1, Team Mizuno Northeast Prospects must win tomorrow morning to ensure they advance out of pool play.
"We are just gonna keep riding our pitching and timely hitting," said Sorensen.
With the win today, Team Mizuno Northeast Prospects controls its own fate, which is exactly the position they want to be in. Tomorrow they will know just what exactly fate has in store.


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In an era of budget deficits, states around the country are targeting the rights, benefits, and services that low- and middle-income Americans depend on to close the gaps. Meanwhile, the growing US Uncut movement is pointing out that many of the deep cuts to services for low-income and middle class Americans could be avoided if only huge corporations like Bank of America and General Electric paid their taxes (despite billions in profits, neither paid taxes in 2010). Meanwhile President Obama has appointed G.E. CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt to head the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
We had to share this clip from The Daily Show, which cleverly illustrates the contradictions plaguing U.S. economic policies.
Amy Goodman and Naomi Klein on how Americans across the country are resisting the Shock Doctrine.
The latest from a growing international movement to make corporate tax dodgers pay ... so public services don't have to.
Workers across the country are demanding to know why corporations and the wealthy get bailouts and tax breaks while teachers and steel workers bear the burdens of budget crises.


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Malloy, Finch tout anti-crime progress
BRIDGEPORT -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made time at the end of a news conference on youth violence Tuesday to preview a play being rehearsed by a local summer program.
The production? William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Warm summer evenings sans gunfire can seem like a fantasy in urban centers like Bridgeport that struggle to attract visitors and keep residents amid headlines about bullets and bodies.
Malloy, Mayor Bill Finch -- both Democrats -- and other officials insisted Tuesday that their coordinated efforts to prevent youth violence and crack down on gangs are paying off.
"It's about making growing up just a little bit safer, keeping people out of trouble and out of jail," the governor said as he touted a recent investment of more than $671,000 in grants to nine community-based programs targeting youth violence and youth development in Bridgeport.
Malloy's visit to the Burroughs Community Center came just over a week after a July Fourth weekend marred by the shooting of six people, two of whom died.
One victim was Abraham Davidson, 23, who had recently been released from prison for a gang-related shooting.
The other, Kiromy Fontanez, 24, was allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, Jose Santiago, 37.
"Just a few weeks ago we had a difficult weekend," Malloy said. "Those things are going to happen from time to time."
He added later, "We know things escalate in the summer."
By contrast, the violence Bridgeport police had prepared for this weekend, following the conclusion of the Justin Thompson court case Friday and Monday's burial of Davidson, never materialized.
Thompson was ambushed by rival gang members in January 2012 while walking home from a party. The murder prompted anti-violence protests and resulted in Bridgeport's 2-year-old youth curfew.
Large groups of teenagers attended the trial and others held vigils on the courthouse steps over the past two weeks. Jurors had asked to be escorted to their cars by police.
"For people looking to cause trouble, I want to make this clear: There will be zero tolerance and no second warnings," Assistant Police Chief James Nardozzi said in a statement Friday, when the jury acquitted Laheem Jones in the killing.
Nardozzi, who joined Finch, Malloy and state legislators Tuesday, said the department had uniformed and plainclothes officers assigned to Davidson's funeral.
"We had no specific information anything bad was going to happen, but we took measures," Nardozzi said.
And after all that preparation, it was a quiet weekend.
"I think the message is getting out," Nardozzi said.
He offered some statistics to support that claim. Compared to the same time last year, homicides in Bridgeport are down 33.3 percent (from six to four), shootings are 12 percent lower and there have been about 18 percent less shooting victims.
Charles Grady, director of Project Longevity, was also on hand Tuesday. The initiative brings young people -- often gang leaders -- to tough-love sessions dubbed "call-ins" with community leaders and social service providers offering alternatives to violence.
Grady does not like to use the term "gang" because it indicates there is some sort of hierarchy. In reality, he said, youth violence is far less organized and more of a "free-for-all" among different "groups."
Since launching in Bridgeport in 2013, Project Longevity has hosted three call-ins -- the last one coming earlier this month -- that drew 79 people. Of those, Grady said, the program continues to work with 18 individuals.
He said those numbers should not be seen as failure.
"Here's the measure -- the homicide and shooting reduction," Grady said, arguing that youths who attend a call-in are likely talking to their associates about tougher enforcement and alternatives to street violence.
"That's the impact of the call-in," Grady said.
Officials, including Grady and Nardozzi, said they could not immediate state the impact the youth curfew has had. The curfew has been relatively noncontroversial, with the most opposition coming from the American Civil Liberties Union.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's another tool (police) can use," Finch said Tuesday. "I haven't heard anything from the community (saying) they don't want it or the chief (saying) they don't need it."
There was an obvious, though unstated, political message behind Malloy's visit to Bridgeport.
The governor won a tight race in 2010 with the help of urban voters and heavily Democratic Bridgeport in particular. Malloy is up for re-election in November, and Finch is seeking a third term in 2015, so keeping the crime rate low in Connecticut's largest city is important to both of them.
Finch, referencing the tough, post-Sandy Hook firearms laws Malloy signed into law, said, "I want to thank Gov. Malloy for leading us away from violence."
Meanwhile, Malloy made sure to emphasize that he has continued to battle violence in Bridgeport.
"This is far from my first stop in Bridgeport to speak about homicides, shootings and assaults," the governor said. "I've been here on a regular basis."
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Focus Group Comparison Chart
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION GATHERED IN FOCUS GROUPS[edit]
Prepared by Nancy Bolt and…..
For the ALA-OITP Broadband Connectivity Study
Overall Caveat: This table provides a very brief summary of the information gathered from the focus groups. For a complete picture, the full focus group report should be read. This table is designed to provide key information to allow some comparison among states. The questions are presented here in a more logical order than they were originally asked. The original focus groups report are in a slightly different order. Actual quotes from the focus groups are included when they seem pertinet.
Describe your current network? How is it configured? How much bandwidth do you have? How do you get it? What does it cost? How is it funded? Is it scalable?
Caveat for Question 1: Both Missouri and Ohio have robust statewide networks with T-1 to every main library (Ohio) and T-1 to every main library and branch (Missouri) assuming the telecom or cable industry can provide it. For these states, the focus groups are probably highly representative of all the libraries in the state. This cannot be said of California where each library's situation is potentially different. For California, the data probably represent the situation only of the 15 or so libraries represented in the room plus some additional input received via email. For details of actual connectivity in all three states, please see the original focus group reports.
Please note the role of Regional Cooperatives connecting libraries when and if the regional library accept this as a role. Some do and some don't.
|No statewide network. Each library makes its own arrangement. Some regional cooperatives provide network services. Some don't. Speed ranges from a fractional T-1 to DS3 and fiber.
|Everybody on MOREnet. Get a T-1 to main library and all branches. More if needed. Local libraries connect main to branches.
|All public libraries are on OPLIN for a T-1 to the main library. OPLIN is on the state network. Libraries buy connections for the branches from wherever they can get it.
|Much the same as California.
|Source of connectivity
|Private industry, telecom, cable
|MOREnet does all the negotiating with private industry now. Will RFP a BIG fiber connection between KC and St. Louis. Expect the Show Me Electric Company to get the contract
|OPLIN use the state network. Local libraries get additional connectivity from AT&T and Time Warner or wherever. Some get a free cable wireless connection.
|Private industry, telecom, cable. About half of their 13 regional library cooperatives are members of MERIT, the state's not-for-profit ISP. But some libraries in a cooperative that is a MERIT member still get Net services from another provider.
Where the regional cooperative delivers the network, funding is through membership fees for administration and payment for the line.
Where there is no regional cooperative, libraries get connectivity where they can, paying through their own budget or free from cable.
|State funding through State Library
State funding through direct MOREnet allocation
Local funds for some extra connections
|OPLIN rides on state lines
Local funds
Free from cable
|Much like California.
|Regional cooperatives try and meet the need when it's identified.
Local libraries try and buy more if they have the money and if higher speed is available
|MOREnet monitors usage in all libraries.
Libraries report that MOREnet calls them and tells them when they need additional bandwidth and then provides it.
Cost ranges from $600 per year to $20,000 per year depending on the size of the library.
|OPLIN monitors usage.
Local libraries contact OPLIN if they want more bandwidth OR they buy it locally.
|Again, much like California. Widespread frustration with the telephone companies; poor customer service, unresponsive to library needs, price gouging, etc.
What do you use your bandwidth for?
There was great commonality among the libraries on usage of current bandwidth. This needs to be compared with what they would offer and what they cannot now offer. At least one library is offering each of these but not all libraries are offering all of them. This is just a representative sample of what is being offered now.
|General searching
Social networks such as
Utube, games
MySpace, Facebook
Audio-visual downloads
|Same plus blogs
"People come to the library to get high speed access even if they have it at home."
|All the "usual stuff." Seeing more access to videos, gaming, and electronic books (e.g., OverDrive).
Info-people training
Distance learning
"People come to learn how to use technology and then continue to use at the library."
|Need to use video conferencing more
|Library operations
ILS, local and shared
Monitoring library operations
HVAC, Security, Lighting
Online ILL
|ILS 70% in one state
|Outsourced ILS. "Almost all facets of library work, including backend processes like book ordering, are dependent on the Internet."
E-government (government is putting more online and less in print.
Public libraries have to supply the information.)
Remote access to catalog
Remote access to databases
Online job applications
|MEL (Michigan Electronic Library) has considerable content. Authenticate via driver's license.
|Same. Patrons just expect the library to have wireless.
Question 4: Is your bandwidth sufficient? If not, what problems does the insufficient bandwidth for your staff and patrons?
In all the focus groups, only one library said the had enough bandwidth, no matter how large or how small the library. Even the library that said they had sufficient bandwidth said that their network slowed down in the afternoon. Most of the libraries have T-1 or higher. This is furnished by a statewide network in Missouri and Ohio. In California, it is sometimes provided by a regional cooperative and sometimes by a city/county government, and sometimes by the library negotiating directly with a telecom or cable company.
Also of interest is the means used by local libraries to deal with a slowness of their network. They deal with insufficient bandwidth in several ways: limit use; buy more bandwidth if possible; segregate/prioritize use.
Important note: A surprising finding is that at least one (and sometimes more than one) library reported limiting the number of computers they make available to the public because the do not have enough bandwidth to support the computer use. The Gates Foundation reports not hearing any of these concerns in their latest efforts to distribute computers to public libraries. This should be explored by both the Gates Foundation and in focus groups.
From California: "The greatest impact is on the ILS system. As a result, not enough bandwidth is available to effectively checkout books – during peak hours. In fact, today we found out that 10 dedicated computers used to checkout books take up over 95% available bandwidth. And, because the various services compete for bandwidth, response time hurts the public with slower transaction times."
From Ohio: "The pent up demand is ready to explode."
|Impact of Slowness
|ILS slows down
Internet access slows down
Can't broadcast or podcast
Can't offer wireless
|Terminals busy constantly
Big slowdown in the afternoon
"Turned sound on and had a huge impact. Can watch news, or music videos. Did damage to language connections."
|"No one has sufficient bandwidth."
Slow email
Slowdown in afternoon when the kids get out of school.
"Terminals are busy constantly."
|"Some services can only be used at home because of library bandwidth issues. This is very frustrating."
|Bottleneck between main library and branches.
"Every time we free up a bottleneck, another one occurs."
|"Access is only as good as the smallest pipe."
|Telcos and ISP don't talk to each other.
|Can't get to library catalog remotely.
Dropped web access
Staff can't access resources
|Outsourced ILS timesout
|How do you handle the lack of sufficient bandwidth?
|Limit number of PCs. Don't offer wireless.
|Limit use and services
|Limit access social networks such as MySpace and games
Limit ability to download audio and visual
Don't put out new computers
No podcasts
No wireless
|Limit putting out new computers til have new bandwidth
|Have to limit access in the PM when use is highest and that makes the problem worse.
Limit putting out new computers
Liming timing of training to AM
|Limit access to 30 minutes.
|Segregate/prioritize access
|Give higher priority to some services
Computers that only access ILS
Computers that only access databases
"We make business decisions about limiting use. We select and guarantee a core set of services, prioritizing IP addresses and what's left is slower."
"We segregate use so that administrative work of circulation, reference, and workroom can operate. Staff computers are guaranteed 384 K."
|Guarantee video conferencing
|Guarantee ½ of bandwidth to staff
Guarantee VOIP
Guarantee ILS
Guarantee wireless
"We have to segregate to protect catalog access."
|Segment some bandwidth for staff use.
|Scalable Bandwidth
|Some regional cooperatives try to provide enough bandwidth to meet demand. Where there is no regional cooperative, the library tries to get more through the city/county or direct from a telecom/cable company.
|Ask MOREnet for more bandwidth. Usually get it.
|Negotiate with OPLIN for more bandwidth.
|In at least one cooperative, they let the the ISP track this and deal with the phone company.
What would you do with more bandwidth if you had it for your library?
Ohio: "Lack of bandwidth is holding back technology.
|Social networking
Games for teens
"Faster services to enhance the internet experience fir staff and public."
|Social networking
Games for teens
Second Life
|"Video delivery usage is increasing and libraries need to get on the bandwagon with this service. We would like to see video download available to patrons. If the network availability cannot be obtained through us then they will go around us."
|"Patrons being allowed to do what they want to do."
|Video conferencing for public and staff.
Desk-top sharing
|Video conferencing
|Video conferencing
Desk top delivery – interactive
Distance learning for staff and patrons
Virtual schools
Meetings online
|Library Operations
|Integrative phone system
Online circulation system
|Federated and visual search of resources
Customized web interface based on electronic profiling
Automatic notification of books or programs based on user profiles
Patron generated ILL
|Staff can work after 3pm.
|E-government – video recordings of government meetings
Remote access for users from home
Produce multi-media programs such as story hours, speakers, author readings
|Library online with government information.
Books clubs online
Downloadable audio and visual
Remote access to databases
|Access to digital resources
Community bulletin boards on library website
More genealogy
|Podcasts of multi-media programs
|Interesting programs at multiple locations
Podcasts of book reviews, children's story hour
|Story times
|Wireless in bookmobile so service can be provided in real time
Wireless everywhere
|Remove restrictions on wireless use
|Wireless access
|Could offer wireless
|More Computers
|Add more computers
Teen centers with high speed, wireless computers
|More public computes
"One branch wants 10 more computers and waiting for bandwidth to install."
|More computer stations for internet access
|Small libraries don't have space, no matter how cheap the PCs are.
What do you consider sufficient bandwidth? How do you arrive at that amount?
From California: "No crystal ball for library services. How do we plan that? In just a few years, we have seen a major change in library requests. The mist I see is a pipe that is scalable."
|T-1 or higher except for very small branches
|T-1 or higher except for very small branches.
"10 years ago ½ T-1 might be OK. With 15 computes, T-1 is the lowest"
50 PC = 2 T-1s
|T-1 or higher except for very small branches
"Depends on the library and how long it stays rural."
|Insufficient bandwidth is determined by the number of irritated patrons
Definition of sufficient bandwidth: "When you click, it happens."
|Regional cooperatives plan with members based on member needs and what they want to do (such as pod casting or game clubs)
Need planning guides
"I need help to make my network more efficient. I just buy more T-1s. It's like applying bandaids."
|MOREnet does all the planning for most libraries.
From a library: "It's a numbers game. It depends on your philosophy and what you allow patrons to do."
|OPLIN works with state network to plan.
Replace bottlenecks with fiber.
Create a think tank for libraries.
"It's hard to predict the future because of explosive growth."
"Put 10 megs everywhere and light up all dark fiber."
"We buy all we can afford."
|Track bandwidth use and percent of capacity throughout the day.
Monitor server, memory, and network connectivity.
|MOREnet tracks usage of their libraries and tells them when they need more bandwidth
|Want scalable fiber
Monitor bandwidth to determine a trend analysis.
"We look at the growth of use in the past and increase in an order of magnitude."
|Some cooperatives and ISPs monitor circuit use to help plan for increases.
|Set performance standards and determine bandwidth to meet it.
|Decide on performance standards first such as:
-Videoconference with no degradation
-Download __kb in __ seconds
-Screen refresh in __ seconds
-Support full use on __ computers
Various formulas
-1 computer for 1000 people in the community
-__ seats for wireless users
-40 computers per T-1
|MOREnet tracks usage of their libraries and tells them when they need more bandwidth
|Aggregate demand to convince telecom providers to provide service. Cooperate with schools/hospitals.
|MOREnet aggregates public library use with school and academic libraries to get the best rates.
"If MOREnet did not get such a good price, we could not afford the computers and access we have."
|Aggregation could help
What is your vision for your library's connectivity?
From California: "A completely wireless access for public Internet, as well as for library staff machines. I envision a librarian helping a patron find a book out in the stacks and checking that book out right then and there to the person. Or better yet, the person walks right out the gates with the item an the wireless system detects a 'smart card' and checks the book out to the person automatically using that card."
|Add public libraries to CENIC.
"A flexible, scalable network infrastructure that meets the service goals and objectives of the organization?
|MOREnet's vision is to supply enough bandwidth to meet the growing needs of member libraries.
|Ubiquitous broadband throughout state.
Easy, convenient, cheap access to broadband.
Same access as telephone an TV.
Adequate training in use for everybody.
Computer and TV on the same box.
"If get stuck on google, you can click on a box that says "Do you want help from a librarian" and then get connected reference librarians."
"Equity of access to the next generation network services for information age communities to enable education and economic development."
|Adequate fiber throughout the state.
Patrons being allowed to do what they want to do.
What are the barriers to getting more bandwidth?
From California: "Cost is very large for remote sites. Availability can be a deal breaker. We waited for 3 years after ordering for a T-1 at our most remote site. It is unlikely that fiber will be available at that site 3 years from now. The issues have been and will continue to be availability of high-speed service in the most remote areas. As the need for greater bandwidth grows, the more or most remote areas will be at then end of the network provider development lists."
From California: "Expense of both Internet connectivity and expense to reconfigure Library space to accommodate more Internet stations and of course the expense of more computers and then the expense of managing a larger network and number of computers."
Note: The relative lack of barriers in Missouri and Ohio are a reflection of the strong networks in those states.
|Competition with other city agencies for support
Cost of routers
Cost to cross LATA boundaries
Cost of more bandwidth
Trenching cost for fiber, library has to pay
|Funding of state network does not include build out. Trying to reconfiger to get more fiber for less dollars.
|Local libraries don't have funds.
Funding for OPLIN has been static.
Local competition with other city agencies for funding.
|State economy in bad shape, libraries facing major budget reductions.
Have no industry tax credits for IT investment??
|Infrastructure not built out in rural areas.
AT&T Opt-E-Man not available for all branches
No tech support for planning
Low priority of library in industry build out
LATA boundaries & cost to cross
Frequent change in infrastructure and libraries not informed.
Industry targets urban areas with lots of dollars where they can make money.
No fiber available
Multiple phone companies serving the area.
"Waited 3 years to get a T-1 and will wait 3 more for fiber."
|Lack of industry build out in rural areas.
|AT&T unregulated monopoly.
Leadership in private sector.
Lack of competition among telecom companies.
|Telcos seem unresponsive
|Modern computers "Old PCs impact access."
Need more computers
|Don't know enough to do configurations
Great variety in what is needed to know.
Need to train all staff.
No planning guides to help
No staff expertise
|Unwillingness of librarians to change
Lack of local expertise
|City won't allocate more bandwidth to library.
Libraries not included in a state network.
Difficulty in convincing government that high speed is needed.
|Communication from MOREnet on what it provides
|Need to make case to government that high speed connectivity is good in libraries.
Need political leadership in the state.
Elitist mindset that not everybody needs high speed connectivity.
Turfism among library networks.
Lack of coordinated planning.
Voting public does not understand the new role of libraries and need for technology.
|State failed to take a statewide role in this. In mid-90s. Governor did not view a state network as a function of government.
Libraries have much local control which impedes regional/ statewide planning.
|Growth in demand. Can't keep up.
Exponential growth of digital content.
Most customers do not have high speed at home so come to the library.
|Geographic isolation
|Rural Geography
Who provides you assistance in analyzing your needs and getting you more bandwidth?
This was actually interpreted as who provides any assistance in technology.
|Some regional cooperatives
|Some regional cooperatives
|Some regional cooperatives
|Own staff
|Own staff
|Telecom companies but erate limits contact
|Some ISPs
|City IT
Board of Education
Local university
|City IT
|State Library (although the state library says it provides no assistance)
|MOREnet at the state
MOREnet provides all support to smaller librareis
|OPLIN at the state level
|WebJunction and other online resources
|Peer Assistance


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/20/critical_appletv_patch/
Apple TV gets its first critical security patch
Flaw made it possible to remotely access home networks
Posted in Security, 20th June 2007 18:05 GMT
Apple has patched a security hole in its Apple TV box that made it possible for remote hackers to access a user's network and spy on traffic passing through it.
The flaw, which was patched in an update Apple released today, is the same vulnerability that plagued OS X until Apple released an update late last month.
It resides in a technology dubbed UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device Standardized Device Control Protocol), which is used to map ports on home networks. Problem is, a miscreant can bring about a buffer overflow by sending a maliciously crafted packet, making it possible to execute arbitrary code.
We were at first inclined to believe that being able to execute code on a device as limited as the Apple TV was little more than a oddity. But Dave Aitel, CTO of security research firm Immunity, says the machine's connection to home networks makes the flaw serious.
"If we get control of the Apple TV machine then anything that passes next to the Apple TV machine I can see," he explains. "Certainly, there's a lot of bad things you can do with access to their local network."
The ability to root around inside the Apple TV could also have serious implications down the road if, as many predict the device becomes a platform for buying or renting video.
Apple TVs are programmed to download and install any available patches once per week. That means the machines should automatically update within the next seven days. Those, like us, who prefer to receive critical patches a bit more quickly can manually install the fix by choosing Update Software from Apple TV's preference menu.
If the past six months are any indication, 2007 may go down as the year Apple's security team was exposed as mere mortals, rather than the demigods portrayed by Apple's marketing monkeys. Last week, the company introduced a bug-riddled test version of the Safari browser for Windows. In additional to numerous crashes, the beta contained at least three holes that made it possible for machines to get owned when Safari visited booby-trapped websites. To its credit, Apple patched the flaws just three days later. The company has plugged serious holes in other major products this year, including OS X and QuickTime.
While it's true the Apple TV flaw fixed today represented a serious potential privacy and security breach, it also opened up the possibility for more benign mischief.
By exploiting the flaw, "I can watch TV for them or I can display One Night in Paris instead," Aitel postulates, referring to the steamy Paris Hilton video. ®
This story was updated to correct the title of Dave Aitel.


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UK-based Countersoft has released version 5 of its Gemini project tracking software. Gemini 5 has been designed to provide "a single tool" for task and project tracking that can be used by software development teams, help desks, project managers, QA teams, and anyone else who has "project participation" needs.
Countersoft founder and CEO Harvey Kandola says that his development team has listened to customers who put Gemini to a wide variety of uses — ALM, help desk management, email-to-ticketing, project management, procurement, job management, consulting engagement control, etc.
One Tool To Rule Them All?
"People are growing tired of running multiple tools for team and project collaboration. We've all seen an explosion of such tools but they suffer from the same problem: narrow, niche focus. Typically, software development teams will deploy an Agile or Scrum planning tool and the QA guys will deploy their own Issue Tracking tool. Up until now, no single tool has had the depth of capability to go across multiple teams and solve those hard departmental process challenges," said Kandola.
Gemini 5 now introduces best-of-breed Project Templates so different teams can set up projects that work the way they work. Central to this capability is support for different taxonomy per project such as "Scrum" for Agile projects and "Issues" for Issue Tracking projects.
"Gemini provides taxonomy per project because such tooling needs to respect each team's unique speak. There is only so far you will get by shoe-horning a regular issue tracker into different teams. That's what we've been hearing from marketplace. So we designed Gemini 5 to ensure customers can consolidate all tracking and workflow across all teams, and dispense with multiple tools like Jira, FogBugz, OnTime, Rally, VersionOne, TeamPulse, and Zendesk. The alternative is to continue investing and managing different tooling and then hope you can 'connect the dots' with initiatives like the Networked Help Desk. But in practice people would much rather settle on a single tool than hunt for tool connectors," said Kandola.
Another aspect of Gemini is the AppNav approach to interacting, which is designed to give prominence to those things that are important to the developer. "AppNav is our way to ensure that you pin, share, and navigate around projects, tasks, and views that matter to you today," says Kandola.
Another area that has received focus is planning and managing large backlogs in Agile deployments. "We see time and time again the challenges faced by large teams running Agile: how to scale. Gemini 5 brings another first with Swimlane Scrolling — the ability for teams to visually manage large backlogs by bringing additional data into view the planning board," concludes Kandola.
Gemini 5 can be downloaded or used in the cloud. There is also support for social user login with Facebook, Google, and Open Id.


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- Our plastic lockers are designed for fuss-free installation and can be combined with a variety of practical, customisable accessories to suit your organisation's individual needs
- A diverse range of dimensions and colours are available so that you can find the ideal storage solution for whatever space you're working with
The doors on eXtreme lockers have a maximum opening angle of 90 degrees, meaning that adjacent lockers can be accessed easily and without obstruction. Additionally, in order for objects of varying sizes and weights to be able to fit within the lockers, we developed an extra-strong plastic hinge that's capable of withstanding 240kg (529lbs) of force - as independently verified by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA).
Within our range of eXtreme plastic lockers, there are three heights available: 450mm, 600mm and 900mm (17.7in, 23.6in and 35.4in). The doors can be fitted with a variety of lock options, including key lock, swivel catch (suitable for use with a padlock, although padlocks are not supplied with purchase) and coin return. Other, more advanced lock options are available on request. Get in touch to find out more or, alternatively, explore the different types of lock we have on offer here.
Not only are our modular eXtreme plastic lockers practical, but, with so many different colours and sizes to choose from in this range, they can also be customised in a way that suits you and your unique facility.
These bold and vibrant lockers add an exciting splash of colour to any space – red, blue, green and yellow lockers are available as standard, along with a broad spectrum of colours also available to order on request.
Available in 3 heights, you'll be able to stack these lockers in a design specific to your individual requirements. Due to the width of each locker measuring 320mm, regardless of their different colour and height variations, versatility is ensured - allowing you to store both shorter and taller objects just a locker away from one another.
Each unit has a profiled top and corresponding recessed base, allowing small individual lockers to be stacked and combined with a range of accessories - including sloping tops. The lockers can be securely fastened together with the corrosion-resistant nuts and bolts supplied and, like bricks in a wall, eXtreme lockers will grow and change to fit with the changing needs of your business - providing your facility with total flexibility when it comes to usage and customisable design.
What's more, we're so confident in the quality of our eXtreme plastic lockers that we offer a comprehensive 7-year warranty (separate to the 2 years given for the locks) to give you peace of mind that you've made the right choice for your organisation. This warranty includes the workmanship of the locker and anything deemed more severe than general wear and tear.
To find out more about our eXtreme plastic lockers themselves, or to understand how they could be used in your facility, give our friendly, no-fuss team a call today on 01908 525700.
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At Action Storage, we know that lockers don't have to be boring - that's why we offer a wide range of accessories, including seats and stands specifically designed to hold up our eXtreme plastic lockers. These additional accessories will not only help you to achieve a vibrant and cheerful aesthetic, but, due to their weather-resistant features, they're also exceptionally practical.
On top of all that, after over 30 years in the industry, we offer a free survey and design service for larger projects, and employ our own dedicated and trusted installation team to make your vision a reality. Find out more information about our locker design and installation services here.
To explore more of the options available to you or to arrange a free, no-obligation site survey, get in touch with the team today.
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5.0 out of 5 , based on 2 ratings.
Secure, weatherproof lockers available in school colours. The installation team were very accommodating.
Reviewed by John Crosby, Newcastle High School for Girls
We researched every plastic locker available in the U.S. and we found that Extreme Lockers fit our needs hands down. Our lockers are out in the elements here in CA. they are exposed to direct sunlight, rain and a variety of temps. Sturdy construction, great looks, graffiti proof and easy to clean. Love love love them.
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Will the swivel catch hold the door shut without a padlock?
Yes. In fact many primary schools choose not to use padlocks at all, the swivel catch itself acts a door handle which is perfect for small children.
How many keys do the cam locks come with?
The cam locks come with 2 keys as standard. You can also order more replacement keys if needed, as well as master keys and management keys. If you want extra keys with your lockers then please give us a call to place your order; it's not unusual for us to dispatch lockers with up to 4 keys.


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WYNANTSKILL -- In a sometimes chaotic meeting which lasted well over two hours Thursday night, the Wynantskill Union Free School District's board and superintendent communicated their good intentions for Gardner Dickinson school while parents and teachers expressed a myriad of concerns ranging from broken education laws to poor leadership. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Henkel emphasized at the meeting that her actions were always intended to be for what was best for the 300 students in the district, while the school board president Andrea Paone felt that miscommunications had been circulating in the community. Statements were read by the Henkel and Paone at the start of the board meeting which was attended by about 150 residents. Soon after statements were given, the group went into executive session for about 20 minutes. Some at the meeting observed that it had been discussed that the reason the teachers' almost unanimous vote of no confidence, 28-1, had been due to the ongoing legal process to terminate a teacher and due to a contract not yet being finalized for the teachers. But multiple people also stood up for the teachers and attested to their character and reasoning behind the vote. A 3 minute limit was given but not always followed for public comment which took place at the end of the meeting and lasted more than an hour. Speakers included parents, teachers, long-time visitors of the board meetings and one daughter and her mom who wanted to share their story about Henkel while she was an administrator at Boght Hills School. Before Grace Pfiefer, 18, started talking, the board asked if she was a resident of the district and if she had ever attended school at Gardner Dickinson. Following an uproar from the audience when it seemed like Pfiefer would not be allowed to speak, the board eventually let her give part of her statement. "I am speaking tonight because I don't want another child to experience what I did at my school," said Pfiefer. "It took me years of counseling to restore my self-esteem and self-confidence. I still have flash-backs of how I was made to feel about myself at Boght Hills School. No six or seven year old special education student should be humiliated, physically and emotionally harmed, at the direction of their elementary school principal." She was cut off when it seemed that she was focusing too much on one person - making the comments a personal issue. Her type written statement was then copied by the teachers union president Matt Lutz and distributed throughout the crowd. The statement went on to talk about how her individualized education program (IEP) promised an inclusion classroom but that was ignored due to Henkel's opinion on that matter. "It was her school and things would be done her way," the statement said. Eventually, Pfiefer explained she would run away from school because of how she felt and on her last day at the elementary school in May 2002, a police report was filed about Pfiefer - then 7-years-old. Since it was 11 years ago, she is hazy about the details but remembers two police officers coming to the school in response to the authorities being called. "It's more than 10 years later and nothing has changed," said Pat Pfiefer, her mother who also spoke in front of the board. Parents in the district had also expressed distress in how the special education and IEPs were being managed, with multiple speakers bringing up how state law might have been broken when remedial reading and math was not offered during parts of this school year. Henkel replied that it was because assessments were being conducted. The board president said at the meeting that teachers did not reach out to the board before contacting the media and parents. But a meeting was recently held between the teachers and board to discuss both sides' opinions. Paone said the board planned to meet further with the teachers along with looking at data and listening to parents and faculty. She said it would only be after careful review that a final decision could be made regarding the district's leadership. "Obviously, I am deeply saddened by the recent faculty vote. I am strongly committed to devoting my time, talent and experience to developing a strong administration," said Henkel. Henkel added that communication can and will be improved between the district and parents in the future. She said it was a top priority, along with the education of the students. Danielle Sanzone may be reached at 270-1292.
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We just finished Hispanic history month, and, in this spirit, the newly energized American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Minority Affairs Committee is meeting the challenges of the 21st century head-on. Although underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged students comprise at least 30 percent of the U.S. population, the percentage of graduate degrees awarded to these underserved populations is less than one-third of that number. This is even worse when you look at the number of senior faculty with diverse backgrounds. Thus, there is a dearth of qualified diverse mentors who understand the hurdles faced by underrepresented students. Exposing students to hands-on research and giving them access to senior investigators can increase their interest in pursuing a research career, and, the earlier the intervention, the more of a chance we have to capture their attention.
ASBMB is playing a proactive role in addressing these disparities. We recognize that the best way to do this is by starting early; therefore, we have partnered with organizations that cater to students from diverse backgrounds, such as the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.
ASBMB donated money and sponsored an information booth at the SACNAS meeting in Dallas in October. The undergraduate and graduate students who stopped by the booth learned about our society and were, in many instances, surprised to find out that we publish the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Our basic missions of support for science education at all levels and promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific work force were in full display at the meeting. As part of our commitment, undergraduate students were offered free memberships that provide online access to all three of our journals and a print subscription to ASBMB Today. In addition, we invited all undergraduate ASBMB members to participate in our upcoming annual meeting and 14th annual undergraduate student poster competition in April in Anaheim, Calif.
This past spring, SACNAS sponsored a leadership institute in Washington at the headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The objective was to develop the next generation of leaders who will become role models for the upcoming generations. The alumni from that institute reunited on the first day of the SACNAS meeting and participated in breakout sessions that addressed such issues as navigating the promotions process, negotiating a recruitment package and taking chances on careers. Those leaders also were highlighted throughout the meeting and had a large presence at the closing ceremonies.
I was one of the institute's alumni and, as a new MAC member, hope to use my experiences from the institute to help develop pipeline programs and partnerships that address disparities in representation. Currently, I direct a short-term training program for diverse and underrepresented students at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. This program, called "Graduate Experiences for Multicultural Students," pairs students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds from around the U.S. with research mentors. The program has been in existence in various iterations for approximately 20 years, sponsored by both the National Institutes of Health and John Freed, dean of the graduate school at the University of Colorado Denver.
The program focuses on promoting diversity in undergraduate student populations and supporting and stimulating career development for those who study cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Students typically arrive at the beginning of the summer and spend eight to nine weeks engaged in an intensive research experience in the laboratories of several medical school mentors. During this time, they also participate in brown bag seminars covering topics such as ethics in science and medicine, how to put together an effective oral or written presentation and graduate school admission. At the end of the summer, students present their work orally and as written scientific manuscripts. Faculty judges then choose the best presentations. The program also defrays the costs of travel to a national scientific meeting. GEMS students have presented at SACNAS, ABRCMS and the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, as well as annual meetings for the Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine, the American Thoracic Society, the Endocrine Society and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
In 2006, 13 students were admitted to the program: 10 were funded by the NIH grant, one was funded by the graduate school, one was funded by an institutional Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement program and one was funded with a FASEB grant. Nine of those students attended either the ABRCMS or SACNAS meeting (or both), one presented his work orally at CROI, one presented at the SFRBM meeting that year and one received an award for her work at ABRCMS. The student who presented at CROI originally had medical school as his sole career choice, but, after participation in GEMS, he decided that he loved research so much that he is now a graduate student in biochemistry and cell biology at Rice University. In 2008, 13 students participated in GEMS: five are in graduate school and credit GEMS with opening their eyes to research as a viable career. All of the GEMS student participants were from underrepresented groups including Hispanic/Latinos, African-Americans, Native Pacific-Islanders, Native Americans, the hearing-impaired, first-generation college attendees, low-income families and students from rural areas.
• Learn about the Graduate Experiences for Multicultural Students program at http://bit.ly/4iIvaQ.
• Find student research opportunities at www.asbmb.org/Page.aspx?id=3494.
It is my hope that ASBMB eventually will participate in the GEMS program, sponsoring students interested in biochemistry and molecular biology. This would allow ASBMB to use the GEMS infrastructure without having to create a program de novo. GEMS would benefit, too, by having additional research areas for students to explore. You can find out more about GEMS and other summer research opportunities by visiting the ASBMB Web site.
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Fun soars above Pacheco Pass at Kite Day
Dozens at Pacheco State Park took advantage of gusty winds over Pacheco Pass on Saturday for the 13th annual Family Kite Day.
About 90 people from Los Banos, Atwater, Hollister and other cities brought a kite from home or made one on the spot from paper, tape and string.
"If it was last weekend, it would have been too windy," said park ranger Betty Wong on Saturday. "Traditionally, we have it on Father's Day weekend."
Nicholas Bunyard came with his family and a jet kite in tow.
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Norma Keeley, of Los Banos, was with her husband, son and her son's baby sitter.
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Jennifer Morgan, a state park interpreter, has organized Family Kite Day since its inception. Morgan was replete with prizes for the winners of the bubble-gum-blowing and blueberry-pie-eating contests. A handful of tables displayed animal pelts and do-it-yourself kites as well as educational materials on water preservation and safety. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials and Smokey Bear attended the event.
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