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In the typical cycles of business, we are now fully in the 100-day sprint, the roughly 100-day period between now and the holidays where businesses are the most productive. People are coming back refreshed from vacation, kids are back in school and summer is gone, so there is no more excuses to play hooky and go hide at the cottage. Lake water is too cold anyway. That is, until the end of the year, before people take off again for the holidays to go skiing in Gstaad.
In the realm of visual communications and specifically architectural photography, not only we are subject to business cycles as described above, but even more so to seasonal conditions. That translates into a shooting season - without guns - that extends from roughly May to November, coinciding with vegetation being in a suitable state and the weather being cooperative to allow for good photographs of your buildings and spaces. In that timespan we get all kinds of colours and textures, from the vivid bright greens and flower blooms of spring to the colourful fall season, without forgetting the deep greens of the mature, midsummer vegetation.
When you superimpose the seasons with the traditional business cycles, it looks something like this: post-christmas coma and hibernation from January to May, spring awakening in May-June, Summer slump (a.k.a. Spending summer at the cottage) in July-August and 100-day sprint from September to Christmas time a.k.a. "Shit! I need to wrap up my projects" period.
Why should I care?
We are in the last 50 or so days of good, predictable weather and decent vegetation before we are stuck with cold, shitty weather for the following 6 months which makes architectural photography quasi-impossible. Some projects are suitable to be photographed in winter, but these are the exception to the rule. Timing a project with a snowfall is also extremely challenging as winter snow tends to turn into slush in the city after a day or two and believe me when I say you don't want to shoot in those conditions. If you're an interior designer you might think "Haha, nice try, but this doesn't apply to me!" as you're not subject to weather.
While you'd be correct in thinking so from a technical and logistical perspective, let's not forget the dreaded award season, from post-christmas to the early summer, where most award submissions are due. Marketing professionals spend most of that time working on submissions, on top of the million other things they usually have to do like managing social media, RFPs, etc. Based on my experience, most of them do not want to deal with managing photoshoots on top of that.
Ok, so all of this is self-serving, but how does it apply to me?
I'm glad you asked. Well, taking into consideration all of the above, what that means to you, is that by and large, you are left with 60 days (90 for interior design projects) to plan, execute and complete your photography projects before everyone in your office switches to holiday mode and slows down to a crawl for about a month, spending more time thinking about that vacation in Gstaad or the dreaded presents they need to get for their incredibly hard to please in-laws.
Considering that it takes easily 3-6 weeks to plan, prepare for and execute a shoot, there isn't a lot of time left to get that accomplished. With professional pictures in hand before the the season's end, you will be able to do the following:
Promote your latest 2018 projects to prospects with the goal to sign new clients, and keep feeding new prospects in your pipeline.
Have your images ready for your winter slump, when your marketing people will want to have them handy for the 10 million + 2019 award submissions they're going to prepare. Believe you me, they will thank you.
Wrap up the current year with completed projects, which should bring a sense of accomplishment to your practice and boost morale before the seasonal affective disorder sets in. Happy employees = productive employees.
Take advantage of the winter slump to plan and prepare your 2019 press submissions and scour the newest editorial calendars, in order to time your media relations accordingly and increase your chances of being published, not to mention that beautiful photographs will help you in the matter.
All of the above, accomplishes one thing: it makes your practice more efficient and more effective on many fronts. Which results in less time spent scrambling to get something done at the last minute, more time to do other important business things (or more time for yourself) as well as a long-term increase in your profitability because you now run a lean, mean business development machine.
After all, who wouldn't like more time and increased profits?
If you have questions about this article or rvltr, or want to book your fall 2018 shoot, you can reach us at email@example.com.


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Winter weather entered Logan County Sunday and remained through Monday bringing some light rain, sleet and very cold temperatures but causing little discomfort for drivers and no reported damage.
"A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow (will come) into the overnight (Sunday) and last into much of the day (Monday)," Joe Sellers, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Tulsa, said Sunday. "There will be some minor accumulations that could result in some tricky driving conditions."
The wintry conditions resulted from a combination of weather systems that include an arctic front from the west and warm air moving out of Texas.
"The warm air is overriding the dome of cold air at the surface and that's resulting in the wintry precipitation," Sellers said.
The temperature in Paris and surrounding areas reached 35 degrees Monday. Lows were in the 20s.
"After (today), things will improve dramatically," Sellers said Monday.
The front moved out of the area late Monday and into Tuesday. After that, the forecast calls for a return to warmer weather and no predicted precipitation until Sunday, Dec. 1.
The high Wednesday is expected to be 39 and the low is expected to be 23 under sunny conditions. The high Thursday is expected to be 49 and the lows is expected to be 26 under partly cloudy conditions. The highs Friday and Saturday are expected to be in the middle 50s with lows in the low to middle 40s under sunny to partly sunny skies. The high for Sunday is expected to be 57 and the low is expected to be 46 under cloudy conditions with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Sellers said wintry conditions are common for this time of year.
Officials with the Paris Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff's Department said there were no accidents reported in the county Sunday or Monday. Becky Bariola, superintendent of Mount Magazine State Park, said Monday there had been no accidents on the mountain and roads were "slushy."
However, other parts of the area reported some problems Sunday and Monday.
"We've had quite a few, mostly down around Sebastian and Scott counties," an official with Arkansas State Police said Sunday evening.
(The Times Record of Fort Smith contributed information used in this report.)


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The Zion's Mercantile store has agreed to carry some of my Family History and temple inspired windows. Their beautiful gallery lends itself to glass work and church history art.
The Nauvoo temple window includes fused stars which are symbolic of God's direction and communication with us. In this piece there are sand blasted, fused and soldered parts focusing on the beauty and meaning of the Nauvoo Temple symbols.
The Young Women values are the focus in this hanging glass ornament. The small panels can be separated and used as awards for completion of each value in the Young Woman Personal Progress program.
Originals slides from 1913 are used in these panels celebrating the history and life style of a long ago era.


text: et cetera | malick sidibé studio housed in a busy suburb of bamako, mali's capital, malick's tiny studio has a readily detectable pulse. the studio itself has become as much a subject in his photos as the countless men, women and children who have set foot inside the place to have their portraits made, or simply to visit with the local legend. the portraits, meanwhile, are remarkable, each one of the thousands of pictures somehow teasing out a central, telling element of the individual's character. these portraits, one realizes, are evidence of a rare and intimate exchange, an empathy between sitter and portraitist.as a photographer, being around malick in his small, storied, marvelous studio stirred something in me. the unflinching commitment to his ever-evolving, self-realized process, and his evident contentment with the place he has carved out for himself in the world of art, is both humbling and inspiring; his example forces me to engage the personal fears and hesitancies i suffer in my own work. the perfect artist, it seems to me now, fully gives himself over to a hard-earned trust in his own work, in his own methods. he doesn't just avoid the creative roadblocks that so many of us place in our own paths; instead, he is so quietly confident making his own way that the roadblocks simply don't exist. nga, j. (2014) time inc. essay on malick sidibé 31 Chapel Lane21 September 2016 Facebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 Tumblr 0 Likes


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BOSTON (CBS) – R&B singer Bobby Brown said Sunday he was "deeply saddened" by his ex-wife Whitney Houston's sudden passing.
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"I am deeply saddened at the passing of my ex-wife, Whitney Houston. At this time, we ask for privacy, especially for my daughter, Bobbi- Kristina. I appreciate all of the condolences that have been directed towards my family and I at this most difficult time," said Bobby Brown.
Houston was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel room before 7 p.m. EST. She was 48 years old.
She was staying on the fourth floor of the Beverly Hilton in L.A. and was due to appear that night at Clive Davis's pre-Grammy's party.
"There were no obvious signs of any criminal intent," Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen said.
Brown and Houston got married in 1992, and had one child (Bobbi-Kristina) in 1993. Their tumultuous marriage finally ended in 2007.
Houston abused drugs for years, but the official cause of her death is not known.
Yep, Bobby woke up to find that his GRAVY TRAIN had come to a SCREECHIN
HALT …. Poor Bobby !!!
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Minneapolis Minnesota is not usually the first town that comes to mind when thinking of hard hitting hip-hop. But the same town which produced Atmosphere and Brother Ali also brings us P.O.S., whose new album "We Don't Even Live Here" seamlessly blends underground hip hop with contemporary r&b and indie rock. Two things stand out in this album. One is the super phat beats including plenty of beautiful instrumental samples and electronic fills. The second is keen content, politically charged and smart assed comments on materialism in the unbelievably catchy tune Fuck Your Stuff. In the next track How We Land they feature the famous falsetto of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, but in a comical (daresay ironic) gesture auto-tune his distinctive vocals beyond recognition. We Don't Even Live here is definitely an album to give thanks about.
Changing gears from hip hop to metal, we've got The Chariot. Hardcore is a tricky genre often plagued by unlistenably pretentious thrashing and screaming. The Chariot's fifth full length One Wing presents a surprisingly reserved brand of their brutal mathcore which draws heavily on innovations by original mathcorematicians Botch and hardcore punk rockers Refused. Their sound is driving, using a hybrid growl/shriek over progressive movements of foot tappin, face shreddin rock. Dabblers in metal and hardcore, get down.


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1 Metric Weibo Corp Investors Have Overlooked
Sina and Weibo shares fell considerably after poor guidance was reported during the first quarter. While investors dwell on these numbers, there is one metric that should bring about a great deal of confidence to investors.
Where the focus lies
Prior to Weibo's IPO, Sina owned 77.6% of the company. Today, Sina's share is 57%, meaning Weibo's earnings are still relevant to Sina's fundamentals. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that both stocks were trading lower by 9% on Thursday after the companies reported earnings.
Sina grew revenue 38% to $167.3 million and reported a gross margin of 60%. Moreover, approximately 40% of Sina's revenue came from Weibo, as Weibo grew revenue 161% to $67.5 million. Weibo's platform continues to monetize through advertising and marketing, while its largest advertiser, Alibaba, now accounts for nearly one-quarter of total revenue.
Therefore, nothing with the quarter itself created losses, but rather it was the outlook. Here's how both companies see the second quarter playing out:
Revenue Guidance
$177 million-$182 million
$197.7 million
$74 million-$76 million
$$77.9 million
Clearly, Sina's disappointment is far more significant than Weibo's, thus implying that Weibo is still strong and Sina might have lagging segments elsewhere.
User growth should be the main focus
With all things considered, it's normal investor behavior to focus on revenue, EPS, and guidance in assessing a company's valuation. However, for social media companies like Weibo, users are most important, which is where revenue is ultimately created. Further, it was weakness in users prior to Weibo's IPO -- its daily active users fell 4% quarter over quarter -- that was likely responsible for the company pricing shares below expectations.
Therefore, investors should be jumping for joy now that Weibo's monthly active users rose 14.7 million to 129.1 million, and its daily active users rose 5.2 million to 66.6 million. This represents nearly 13%, and more than 8% growth, respectively, in each category.
To put this in perspective, Twitter has lost more than half its value in 2014 after its last two quarters showed significantly slowing user and Timeline growth. During Twitter's first quarter, the company's monthly active users grew 6% to 255 million, growth that was about half of Weibo.
With that said, there is a rather large valuation discrepancy between Twitter and Weibo, as the latter has about 50% as many users, yet trades at 20% the valuation of Twitter. Moreover, revenue expectations of $400 million for 2014 have it trading at 9.5 times future sales, while Twitter trades at a steeper 15 times multiple.
Final thoughts
Weibo is cheaper and growing its user base faster than Twitter, meaning if you like the latter as an investment, then you may like Weibo, especially with returned user growth. But, what about its parent company, Sina?
Sina's revenue growth may be decelerating, and if we remove Weibo from the equation, it has no growth. However, it has cash, and most would agree that $1 is worth $1 in any market. While Sina has $1.9 billion in cash -- roughly $700 million from its partial divestment of Weibo -- and its remaining Weibo stake is worth $2.15 billion, Sina could potentially have $4.65 billion of cash if liquidating its Weibo stake.
Yet, Sina has a market cap of $2.85 billion, meaning investors can buy $1 for $0.61, a good investment however you assess it. Therefore, if Weibo is undervalued relative to Twitter, and will eventually trade higher, Sina's stake will only become more valuable, meaning shares of both stocks could soar. Finally, the backbone of this expected stock appreciation, fears of declining user growth may be overblown, and Weibo's first quarter serves as proof, meaning the long-term outlook remains intact.
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There was a time when diesel was a bad word. It conjured up images of black, dirty smoke and a heavier, oilier smell when you filled up. I recently saw this ad on TV and it got me thinking about how diesel has changed in the last 30 plus years.
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Closed Circuit Television System.
CCTV systems are used for everything from personnel and asset protection to management control. Select from the following articles to learn more about CCTV.
Everyone's Out to Get Me!--Liability claims against businesses are on the rise. Find out the ways CCTV can help protect your company against lawsuits.
The Slip and Fall Security System--Did somebody really slip and fall in your business or did he or she just discover a way to bilk your company out of thousands of dollars? CCTV can help protect your business against fraudulent claims.
Playground Security--Playgrounds can be dangerous places. They should be monitored on an on-going basis to ensure that the equipment is in good shape and being used properly. CCTV can be the playground monitor.
Today's Applications for Yesterday's Security Equipment--CCTV and other electronic security equipment are now being used to perform a whole new level of responsibilities for people and their businesses. Discover how CCTV is reducing liability, increasing efficiency, and supplementing manpower.
The Newest Partner on the Police Force--The Kings Lynn, England police department installed 60+ CCTV cameras in strategic locations around the town. The cameras have been responsible for a substantial curbing of crime. Read more about how CCTV can be used by police to stop criminal activity.
From Traffic Congestion to the Coroner's Office--The U.S. government has driven the development of CCTV. Learn the many ways local and federal government agencies are using CCTV.
Eliminating One of the Biggest Fears--Many employees feel most vulnerable in parking lots. Learn how CCTV can to used to secure your lots.
Security Equipment as a Management Tool--CCTV goes beyond security. Read about how CCTV can be used to increase productivity, improve customer service, and protect employees that work with dangerous equipment.
No, you're not paranoid, you're realistic. In an age where inmates sue prisons, attorneys sue attorneys, and the victims are businesses that become suspects it's easy to believe that everyone's out to get you.
At the heart of the matter are several simple questions, none of which have simple answers. What's reasonable? A seven-year-old girl is raped in her hospital room. Is it reasonable to sue the hospital? A gang member is murdered by another gang member in an apartment complex. Is it reasonable to sue the owner of the complex for lack of security?
Can you provide security while still preserving privacy? What about the man who was beaten and robbed in the restroom of a public office building and subsequently sued the city?
Is business responsible for compensating (in numerous ways) for what society has failed to handle? Should it be necessary to form crime commissions to sponsor security, education, and crisis-management programs for owners of small businesses?
Reasonable or not, fraudulent or not, liability claims against businesses are clearly on the rise. Crime cannot be completely eradicated. Furthermore, liability is not a game of numbers: every incident counts. So the bottom line seems to be that businesses can be found liable if they fail to provide adequate protection or take reasonable precautions.
Hospitals report a 60% increase in full time security employees. Metal detectors are being installed with the result being more confiscated weapons. One hospital confiscated 20 weapons in a year versus three or four in the past. Many hospitals require ID badging for everyone on the premises. And infant abduction systems to prevent the average 15 to 18 infant abductions per year are routinely being installed in hospital maternity wards.
A number of CCTV systems are being installed in corporate office buildings as a supplementary system for security guards. The obvious reason, more security, is just part of it. In some places, the current state of the law is that a security officer's liability is coextensive with a landowner's. CCTV verifies the actions of the security guard.
Liability for purse snatching and auto theft in outdoor and indoor parking garages is minimized with the wireless emergency call box systems that are being installed in outdoor and indoor parking garages. Used in conjunction with CCTV, security personnel can actually hear and see what occurs. This protects visitors to the parking garage and it insures that the owner is taking every possible precaution.
It used to be that compliance with appropriate statues for safety and security was enough to establish that "adequate protection" had been achieved. The outcome of a number of recent lawsuits now disputes this, successfully arguing that the statues merely set a "floor" of due care. Hotels and motels are particularly vulnerable. Thus, more smoke detectors, more CCTV cameras (particularly in elevators), access control systems for rooms, and ID badges for employees.
Smart businesses are training employees to be more security-conscious. They are taught what to watch for, what equipment has been installed, and they learn what to do in which circumstances. Training not only reduces the risk of an incident, but it is a statement of reasonable precautionary measure.
It may be that not everybody is out to get you. But it can take only one liability lawsuit, fraudulent or not, large or small, to have a serious financial impact on your business. Electronic security equipment will help balance the scales in your favor.
This article was first published in Volume 4, Edition 1 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
Risk management is difficult for many kinds of businesses. Among the worst: retail grocery stores. There are literally thousands of possibilities for accidents between food spills, running kids, frustrated adults. There's also thousands of possibilities for fraudulent claims.
The Slip and Fall Security System was developed after one particular grocery retailer got so many claims from "hurt" patrons that they couldn't keep track of them all.
The first task was to determine whether the claims were actually true. After a short time of monitoring one the the stores with a high number of alleged incidents it was determined that a vast majority of the claims were indeed fraudulent. (It was later discovered that because the company had a policy to trying to pay off these claims without spending the money on costly lawsuits they became a great target for fraudulent slip and fall lawsuits.)
The solution was the Slip and Fall Security System. In the store that was monitored, CCTV cameras, multiplexors, and real-time 24 hour recorders were installed. Every inch of the retail space is monitored via the system. Cameras are placed in specific locations and the lenses and angles of each of the cameras is adjusted for continual store monitoring.
The results? The company had a 66% overall reduction in claims in the first eight months. The savings in reduced claims has been $180,000 and $200,000 respectively. (That's a savings of claims not paid out.)
There are Slip and Fall Security Systems in many types of businesses: grocery stores, nightclubs, bowling alleys, mall common areas and food courts, and industrial plants to name a few. If you're worried about the possibility of claims give us a call. This system can pay for itself in less than a year!
This article was first published in Volume 4, Edition 1 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
Playgrounds can be dangerous places for kids. Loose chains on swings, bad connections on slides, and improper use of equipment all mean not only serious injuries to kids but also serious lawsuits against the facility responsible.
Obviously, the equipment should be constructed properly. But it also must be monitored on an on-going basis. Impossible?
Not with a CCTV system. The cameras are continually recording including date and time. Future playback will make it easy to spot wear and tear and improper use of equipment. The recordings are verification in case of fraudulent claims.
Through electronic security it's possible to create a safe environment for kids and protect yourself as well.
This article was first published in Volume 4, Edition 1 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
You should take a bow. Your ingenuity and your need to get more from what already exists has expanded the horizons and the technology of the electronic security industry.
Electronic security equipment is now being used to perform a whole new level of responsibilities for people and their businesses.
Liability is a good example. Hospitals can use CCTV cameras to closely monitor patients in intensive care. Every movement of the patient and the care providers is recorded. If there are any questions the answers will be on video tape.
More students are suing schools for minor accidents or infringement of their rights due to disciplinary actions. As a result, classrooms in a number of schools are being monitored via CCTV. Not only is there less likelihood of lawsuit, but juries can actually see, via videotape, the shoe incident and make better judgments.
Hotels, on the other had, are installing CCTV and access control systems to avoid litigation. If such systems are absent and an incident involving a visitor or guest occurs, the hotel can be accused of negligence.
The trend for may businesses today is to look inside themselves to discover where their competitive strengths lie. One area that can help make or break a competitive position is that of operating efficiency. How many companies have multiple information sharing needs but utilize a number of separate databases? Duplication can cost in both people and dollar resources.
It's much more efficient to operate as some universities are currently. They have a central system where students, faculty, and employees are all recorded just once. Cards are then issued primarily to grant access to buildings or offices, but purchases form the cafeteria, or the bookstore, or the library can also be conducted with the card as well. The result is more efficiency, a better use of resources.
Security equipment is also added manpower. CCTV cameras monitor public locations, streets, and traffic in England and Scotland. California and Texas highway departments monitor traffic with CCTV. Manufacturing plants utilize CCTV to watch production lines for quality control.
Liability, efficiency, increased manpower: today's applications for yesterdays security equipment. And as dreams explode into reality, who know what tomorrow's applications might be?
This article was first published in Volume 3, Edition 3 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
You know when the popular television show 20/20 does a report on something it's hot news. The "Video Village," as it was dubbed on the September 8 newscast, is making headlines across the world for its use of CCTV c cameras to augment their police force.
In 1992, the Kings Lynn, England police department installed CCTV in numerous public locations. The 60 plus cameras have been responsible for hundreds of arrests and a substantial curbing of crime.
The town got the idea from the merchants of an office park located within the city limits. Vandalism and theft had become so bad that the merchants banded together and put tin their own CCTV system. They stopped crime in the office part--by 100%.
The cameras are mounted, rather inconspicuously, in strategic location in city centers, parking lots, street, high-crime areas, churches, graveyards, alley ways...and their purpose is to expand an understaffed police force.
The police station serves as the central monitoring station, and when the operator sees trouble, police are immediately dispatched. Everything is recorded so that even if the police don't arrive in time to actually catch the perpetrator in the act, the video can be played back to identify and prosecute. (A side affect has been that far fewer cases actually get to court. Once a person sees themselves on video, they usually admit to having committed the crime.)
The success of the Kings Lynn video project is compelling. Glasgow, Scotland has had their own extensive system designed and installed. Over 300 other cities in Great Britain have installed or are preparing for their own video systems. And according to an American research firm, CCTV businesses will do an estimated $2.1 billion in 1995, up substantially form previous years.
When fear, or crime, or both becomes bad enough, CCTV provides solutions hat are economically feasible and highly effective.
This article was first published in Volume 3, Edition 3 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
by Roger Speyer, President, PSA Security Network
The U.S. government has been responsible for driving the development of some of the most progressive technologies that have been used in the electronic security industry, and CCTV is no exception. Protection and verification are two of the most common reasons for governmental entities to install CCTV systems. Therefore, the number of CCTV applications for police departments, U.S. customs, transportation departments, and other city, state, and county administrations is growing daily. Cameras are used to solve a myriad of problems; some very ordinary, and others a bit more unusual.
Many of PSA's member/dealers install CCTV systems for governmental applications. For instance, one of the PSA California dealers was involved in a very large project where CCTV cameras were installed at freeway and street intersections. There were a variety of reasons for this undertaking, which is primarily used as a management tool. Congestion, accidents, and emergencies can be seen from the view of the cameras. Once a problem is observed and assessed, the on-line traffic control system can be used to alleviate it by reprogramming lights and through other control devices.
The following are other examples from PSA dealers on CCTV applications for the government:
Pete Carney of Argus Security Systems in McAllen, Texas: "We've done a number of Navy jobs in Kingsville and Corpus Christi, Texas. Some of these have been with daycare centers. Cameras are installed in every room and are constantly recording, so that if there is some question about what a teacher has or has not done, there is verification. The Navy was proactive in its approach, and wanted to reduce its liability. The cameras were installed way before the Oklahoma City bombing.
"We also keep up with installations for the Border Patrol, particularly their checkpoints away from the border. Every stopping point has a camera, monitor, and recorder, and the cameras are continually recording. As with the daycare center, the cameras are in full view because they are, in part, a deterrent. They also verify who comes and goes. The same rationale is used by U.S. Customs. The cameras we've installed there are located not only at checkpoints as a deterrent to cheating the system, but also inside the warehouses and in the administrate offices as a visual check at access-controlled doors."
Norm Amper of Amper Security in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: "The Allegheny County EPA wanted us to install cameras on the smokestack of a coke mill to monitor its emissions. The CCTV system we used is color because it monitors the color of the smoke being emitted. If it's any color other than white, there's a problem and the company (or the EPA) can immediately rectify the situation.
"One of the more interesting projects we've done was for the Allegheny County Coroner's office, where we put in a CCTV identification system. In situations where relatives or friends are required to identify a body, they can now do so by looking at a video monitor rather than having to go through the trauma of having to actually view it up close. The coroner's office is very satisfied with this system--in fact, there was even television coverage on how it worked. The CCTV system in the coroners office is also used to identify and file pictures of all the bodies that come in. This used to be done with a regular camera, but after a while a hardcopy photo fades, whereas video pictures stored on a computer never disappear."
Boyd Megginson of Security Equipment, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama: "We install CCTV cameras in paper mills to verify that EPA regulations are actually being met. Paper mills generate a lot of waste, and it all must be disposed of properly. The cameras are strategically placed to verify, should the need arise, that the company is not illegally dumping in the ocean or river. They serve another purpose, however, and that is to insure that no outside group or individual is trying to sabotage the compliance efforts of the paper mill. The cameras are continually running, with events monitored and recorded, so that there is full evidence of any wrongdoing, or lack thereof.
"Not only do the cameras verify adherence to EPA regulations, they are also used in supporting OSHA requirements. OSHA dictates that the loading and/or unloading of hazardous chemicals be continually supervised during that process. We have installed color CCTV systems to allow the supervision to be performed by personnel in the control room, exactly where any corrective action would commence."
Chuck Olson of PSA Electronic Systems, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina: "When we arrived at the North Carolina National Guard Armory, they had a large field with a hangar facility at one end, a runway access ramp at the other, and 30 Apache helicopter nunships in the middle. Security consisted of a four-foot, chain-link fence. We started by installing 80 lighting poles around the perimeter (which had to meet FAA standards) and then added CCTV cameras tied to digital video motion detectors. When motion is detected, the matrix switcher rearranges the video displays, and all of the pan/tilts go to pre-positions, recording all activities. Only one guard is needed.
"It is also common to install CCTV systems in jails for verification purposes. A couple of years ago, our company was asked to appear in court to explain evidence provided by surveillance tape recorded by the Lenoir County jail video monitoring system. As a result of this evidence, the U.S. Attorney General successfully prosecuted a very tough case."
As these examples illustrate, the government is no different than other groups or companies; it depends on CCTV to oversee the well-being of people and property, thus ensuring peace of mind.
This article was first published in the July/August issue of CCTV magazine.
by Roger Speyer, President, PSA Security Network
One of my corporate customers did a quick survey and asked his employees where at work they felt the least safe and least secure. The resounding, number-one answer: the parking lots.
Studies suggest that consumers are changing their buying habits as a result of concerns about being robbed or victimized in parking lots. Lawsuits are mounting, as well as millions of dollars in settlements and awards for businesses that fail to adequately secure parking areas.
It is anticipated that sales of CCTV systems will increase by 22 percent in 1994, and sales of access control systems will increase by 16 percent. It is estimated that more than one-third of the sales increases in these areas will be responses to increased parking security.
The type of the product depends on the site. Access control is, for instance, part of a powerful security package for industrial locations and corporate businesses. The perimeter of the parking area should be bounded by a fence or located in a garage that has few entrance and exit gates. Electronic card readers can be installed at every gate, allowing access to only those with authorized cards. For added security, a tracking system with proximity devices can be mounted on all authorized vehicles to "read" and validate both the card and the person wishing to enter or exit.
If parking is a revenue source, or if a large population of customers use the lots, access control isn't as viable. Regardless of the site, however, CCTV is crucial to the success of security in parking lots and garages. If nothing else, the visibility of security in the form of cameras posted everywhere can help deter potential violators.
CCTV cameras can be mounted individually in many locations in parking lots and garages. Several factors must be considered when purchasing CCTV security systems such as lighting, reflectivity and extreme weather and other conditions. Many good products are out on the market that will fulfill these and other special needs.
For example, a new roving CCTV system is available which provides overall coverage to parking garages. The tilt and zoom cameras move on self-powered carriages attached to horizontal tracks which run the length and width of the garage. When a button is pushed in the monitoring station, a camera can be moved at up to 110-feet-per-second to the corresponding alarm site. There is no void--the cameras can literally see every location in the garage including between cars and in corners. One person can monitor all the cameras.
Securing parking areas can be a real challenge. But it might be the one thing that determines whether someone buys or lodges at a business. It will also allow employees to feel more comfortable about coming to and leaving work. And the security might just save someone's life.
This article was originally was published in the August 1994 issue of CCTV Applications and Technology.
by Roger Speyer, President, PSA Security Network
The philosophy behind using security equipment to increase the productivity of employees is simple: those people making the critical decisions cannot be everywhere to see everything, much less remember and record it all to memory. Security equipment can be used to help the decision makers.
Quality and quantity are imperative in manufacturing. Cameras located on the manufacturing line watch for bottlenecks and other problems. The line foreman watching the monitors can react more quickly and efficiently, perhaps avoiding costly malfunctions.
How can a retail store give the best customer service? Many customers say that the answer for them is in shorter waiting lines. A CCTV camera posted above each waiting line monitors activity. When it's obvious that there are too many people waiting, the person watching the cameras can dispatch another clerk to help.
Companies also have to be concerned about employees that work around dangerous equipment, especially if they're alone. A CCTV camera provides quick reaction time--it can immediately "see" if an employee gets hurt so that help can be sent quickly.
Throughout all of these management functions, the cameras also serve to observe employee activity. Sometimes you are requiring too much of one employee--they need help , but won't tell their manager. Or sometimes it becomes apparent that three people to load and unload is inefficient and unnecessary. The third employee could be moved to another function, such as inventory control. The camera helps management "see."
Security equipment is no longer just a function of "security." It's a management tool for making decisions.
This article was originally printed in the Intelligent Security newsletter.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have many uses and "see" many things. Select from the following articles to learn more:
Digital Cameras. So What's the Big Deal?--The advantages of digital cameras over traditional analog cameras.
Eyes--Various applications for CCTV cameras including their use in dangerous situations and covert surveillance.
By Roger Speyer, President, PSA Security Network
Remember what an improvement CCD cameras were over tube cameras? With the advent of digital cameras, the CCTV camera market is about to be revolutionized again.
It's the job of all cameras to analyze, adjust and produce the best picture possible. Analog cameras have been doing a good job of this for many years. But the new digital counterpart is taking the picture analysis many steps forward.
Unlike an analog camera, the digital camera can be programmed to "think." These thought processes, or "algorithms" allow the camera to adjust and maximize its performance based upon the task it is doing at any given second and the conditions of the scene being viewed. The type of pictures you can expect as a result are cleaner (especially helpful for night time viewing), have true color reproductions, and better picture definition.
Analog cameras have many internal factory adjustments as well as field adjustments ranging from auto-iris to white balance. This can be a disadvantage for cameras located in hard-to-reach installations because the controls may drift due to harsh environmental conditions, or need adjustment to meet the needs of the scene being viewed. Any adjustment requires manual changes on-site. Digital cameras, on the other hand, have adjustments which are made and placed into each camera's memory, thus providing a high level of stability.
This is just the beginning of an ever-growing technology. Digital zoom, enhanced sensitivity, and more intelligent cameras are coming soon.
What's the best news about digital cameras? They're not expensive! Digital will outperform analog, at a cost that will make you smile!
This article was first published in Volume 5, Edition 1 in the Intelligent Security newsletter--a newsletter published for the security professional by PSA Security Network.
By Roger Speyer, President, PSA Security Network
You've got your basic CCTV camera. And at the risk of offending the manufacturers, there's nothing much exciting about the camera itself...they all look pretty much alike. The features are nice, but why jump up and down about them? Universally, the quality of all cameras has reached the point that they could be considered a commodity.
But what about the problems these little (sometimes very little) commodities can solve for you and your business?
They watch ugly business. Who is the person who makes sure the sewer pipes are running free and well, maybe not clear, but you know what we mean? There is no person--CCTV cameras are used. In fact, the cameras are used to check the flow of pipes carrying many substances, like oil or natural gas.
They watch dangerous business. Dangerous, that is, for humans. You'll find CCTV cameras in furnaces where the temperatures run about 3,000 degrees F. You'll also find them in the middle of nuclear reactors, making sure that everything is running smoothly and functioning properly.
They are "eyes" for people. Underground oil rigs need to be routinely maintained and sometimes cleaned. The water's too murky for a person to see. A camera located in the helmet of a crew member relays what it "sees" from the bottom and sends the information up for computer enhancement and relay back. Similarly, in the medical field, very tiny cameras are used in microsurgery. The camera is inserted in the body where the problem needs correcting. It transmits the information that it "sees" onto a large monitor and the doctors use the monitor to do the surgery.
They keep people safe. Some of the most basic (and also most important) uses for CCTV cameras are to make sure that people's lives are protected. Places like parking garages where there aren't many people around and there are many places to hide. (CCTV cameras are even hooked on hidden tracks that monitor every part of a parking garage.)
They watch actions. (Or maybe no action.) Did the surgeon really do something to warrant a malpractice suit? Did the person really slip and fall in aisle 10 of the grocery store? Did the employee actually hurt his back in the warehouse? CCTV cameras are there to continually monitor everyday operations and activities.
They are undercover agents. Theft, burglaries, armed robberies...CCTV cameras see them all. These cameras can be placed in the most ingenious locations: inside clocks, TV sets, a box on a shelf, in lights. They are great for catching dishonest people "in the act."
They are silent observers and reporters. One of the most powerful and informative forms of market research, particularly for retailers, is observation. CCTV cameras can easily be used to record the buying habits and, in many cases, the attitudes of customers.
A CCTV camera can work magic for most problems. Call us to help you find solutions!
This article was first published in the February 1994 issue of CCTV Applications & Technology.


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I just love headbands! I would wear anyone crazy one you can find, and I will wear it! I had several rope ones similer to Blair's in Gossip Girl! I had a navy(worn out 😦 ), white ( broke when I put it on my head), gold, and black. I honestly have a compulsive shopping disorder. I really wish I was joking. That is why I cannot be trusted with that much money. I will spend it like a drunken sailor. I mean, if I had to be a drunken something, its cool to be a sailor, being all preppy and whatnot! But anyway! I have a tub of headbands here with me at school, but lately I seem to be getting bored with my selections. I am in need of headband therapy. BADLY!
Posts Tagged 'Glitter'
Posted in Fashion, Prep, Whats on my mind, tagged Accessories, Arts, Bows, Children, Clothing, Etsy, Glitter, Gossip Girl, Hair, Headband, Shopping on January 26, 2011| 1 Comment »
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I just adore Tory Burch's flats! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tory-burch-reva-glitter-flat/3114564?origin=category&resultback=532
I am sad that they do not have my size in the pewter! But they have the gold, magenta, and navy for me! 🙂 This is Tory Burch with her Reva glitter flats! I just love glitter/sparkles/sequins!
Olivia Wilde's Style
Posted in Fashion, Whats on my mind, tagged Arts, Awards, Christian Louboutin, Dress, Fashion, Glitter, Golden Globe Award, Golden Globes, Hollywood, Jessica Biel, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Lavender, Marchesa, Olivia Wilde, Red carpet, Sequins, Tron: Legacy on January 20, 2011| 2 Comments »
GAHHHH! She has done it again! Olivia Wilde has shown the world MY FAVE gowns to date! 🙂 LOVE THIS DRESS SO MUCH!
THIS DRESS IS PERFECT! 🙂 Golden Globes was great!
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Hello! I love creative writing, photo snapping , fashion, navy blue, cardigans, headbands, flats, bows, glitter, and all things prep!


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Halloween Poem
Ghosts and goblins and witches with wild hair
Give you a scare with their wicked stare.
If you are scared of the dark
Or ghastly creatures lurking in the park
Then you should not go out on Halloween night
Because most likely it will give you a fright.
Poltergeists and zombies come up from their graves
And bats are screeching in their caves.
Banshees are screaming.
I hope your flashlight is beaming.
Watch out or something just might say BOO!
Don't say that I didn't warn you.
1997 by Shana Wilson
Host: (noun) fantasma.
Goblin: (noun) duende.
Witch: (noun) bruja, hechicera.
Scared: (adj.) asustado.
Wicked: (adj.) malvado/a.
Lurck: (verb) acechar, estar escondido.
Fright: (noun) susto, terror.
Poltergeists: (noun) espiritus.
Grave: (noun) tumba, sepultura, fosa.
Bat: (noun) murciťlago.
Screech: (verb) chillar.
Scream: (verb) gritar desaforadamente, chillar.
Beam: (noun) destello.
Warn: (verb) advertir, alertar.


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I recently picked up a copy of this book and to be honest, didn't think it would be that good… But then, you should never judge a book by its cover. Top 10 Habits of Millionaires by Keith Cameron Smith is a quick and to the point read, with its 10 points expressed concisely and very effectively. Normally it takes me weeks to read books as I only manange to grab a few minutes each day to read just a few pages at a time, but this one I couldn't put down, and read it in just a few hours. The content is excellent and really helps you focus on the task ahead… Thinking like a millionaire… not spending like a millionaire… and ultimately achieving financial freedom.
What does it take to become a millionaire - hard work, determination, a bit of luck? All of those help, but as entrepreneur and motivational speaker Keith Cameron Smith makes clear in this life-changing book, millionaire is first and foremost a state of mind. In The Top Ten Habits of Millionaires, Smith elborates ten key principles that animate the millionaire mindset - habits that can be learned and mastered by anyone who wants to improve their financial position, including:
- Millionaires think long term - Create a clear vision of the life you desire and focus on it
- Millionaires talk about ideas, not things and people
- Ask positive 'what if' questions every day and bounce ideas off successful people who will be honest with you
- Millionaires embrace change - Be patient while change is unfolding and find the hidden benefit
- What you believe about money has everything to do with how much money you will make.
All of this is sound and sensible advice… Yes, I've read similar things in other books, but reading them all in such a concise and focused manner helps them sink in even further and prepare and program your mind for wealth in abundance.


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What you should know about pediatric crowns
Sometimes when we remove significant tooth decay or perform a nerve treatment for a child patient, Dr. Green will recommend capping the child's affected teeth with pediatric crowns. These crowns protect the child's teeth against breaks and fractures until they are replaced by adult teeth. This procedure can seem like a big step, but it is a wonderful long-term solution to restore a child's smile.
At Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, we use Cheng Crowns. Cheng Crowns invented prefabricated aesthetic pediatric crowns with white resin facings over 27 years ago, pioneering the field of natural-looking restorations for children. They have been leaders and innovators in this field ever since, and they now offer two types of pediatric crowns.
Cheng Crowns give your child the most beautiful, healthy smile possible with the best pediatric crowns in the industry. For more information about Cheng Crowns, click on the Cheng Crowns logo.


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hi guys, i hope someone else have the same problem as mine.. So this is the story.. Everytime i had conflicts with my ex, cold war and etc.. i will look for this bestie to whine all about it.. likewise, she look for me when she quarrel with her bf too.. as time goes by, the friendship feeling somehow mutated.. i have no idea why and i realise i started to fall for her. i shared this with a few closer friends, some say it was fake.. as i just lose a partner, and she is the closest to me.. some say i should try a brand new relationship with her.. i have been borthered for months.. i even distance myself from her, dont know for what just feel like doing it.. maybe some bros or sis could help me with this crisis...i really appreciate..and pardon my poor english i believed i do have a lots of grammer error..thanks
You have 2 choices that is:
1.Continue to distance
2.Face up to it
1>>>It is easier to avoid but the ache last longer
2>>It is difficult to face up to it but there will be lesser ache(even if you receive negative response from your friends)
Now,let's weigh the options
1>>You will not get the girl you truly like.Think about it,she may start to wonder why are you starting to avoid her.However,life may continue as per normal if you forget what happened in years to come?
2>>You can perhaps,start slow and easy.Perhaps,go to lunch together and chat.Slowly,progress to a date. If she does not expect the date,plan B.You can to push it further to admit it in one shot. It's your choice to consider. As a fellow bro,I know how it feels. A girl wants a guy to admit his love,but a guy has too much pride and wants that too.
Take your chance before she finds another bf she can commit to
maybe u 2 r meant to be?


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Wii marked its 21st consecutive month as the top-selling U.S. home console, with nearly 362,000 sold. Consumers also snapped up nearly 374,000 Wii MotionPlus accessories, including nearly 205,000 packaged with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 from Electronic Arts and 169,000 additional accessories sold on their own. The Wii Sports Resort game launches July 26 and comes packaged with Wii MotionPlus.
"More consumers continued to gravitate toward products that offer quality experiences and great value for the whole family," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Consumers again selected Nintendo systems for those experiences, particularly our hand-helds."
Four games published for Nintendo platforms finished in the top 10 best-sellers of June in the United States. These include EA Sports Active at No. 3 with more than 289,000 sold, Wii Fit at No. 4 with more than 271,000 sold, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 with Wii MotionPlus at No. 7 with nearly 205,000 sold and Mario Kart Wii at No. 8 with more than 202,000 sold.


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Event Description
Come out and help Davis Community Meals where we help feed the homeless and the needy!
You will be assisting with the cooking and preparing of the meal, set up of the dining room, serving the food and, finally, clean up of the dining hall and kitchen after the meal.
This event is from 9am - 1pm. Please show up on time
Please come out in VN CARES attire and closed toe shoes
Strikes will be enforced
Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (PDT)
640 Hawthorne Lane, Davis , CA
Officer in charge:
Joseph - 408-706-6784
Contact if you have any questions about this event.


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July 24, 2013
Angelina R. Talamo, 94; of Fulton died Wednesday at Michaud Residential Health Services, Fulton. She was born in Fulton to the late Angelo and Rose (Crai) Vescio. Mrs. Talamo has resided in Fulton for most of her life. She was formerly employed with Sealright Co., Fulton having retired in April of 1983. She was a member of the Fulton V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #569 and Catholic Daughters Court Pere LeMoyne #833. Mrs. Talamo was pre-deceased by her husband John G. Talamo in 1980, and son John A. Talamo in 1963.
She is survived by her daughter Paula (William) Rohn of Fulton, siblings: Joseph Vescio, Sam Vescio, Ellen McGraw, and June Johnston all of Fulton, granddaughter Karen (Randy) Stoughtenger of Baldwinsville, NY, step grandchildren: Denyse (Jeff) McCoy of IA; William (Wendy) Rohn, of MI, Cindi Alt of MI, Cheri Rohn of Liverpool, NY, Derry (Pat) Micale of Cicero, NY and Steve (Teresa) Rohn, of TN, and 1 great grandson Nate Stoughtenger.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., Rev. Robert Stephenson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. Calling hours will be held 9:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton.


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Pack 20 +15
330 Brett Gideon
5 Tom Brunansky
238 Bill Landrum
106 Jim Clancy
253 Thad Bosley
27 Vince Coleman
349 Roger Clemens
183 Tom Foley
613 Doug Jones
434 Jim Sundberg
398 Ozzie Guillen
526 John Shelby
165 Jim Gantner
531 Jim Acker
554 Jeff Ballard
Pack Ripping Music: Dark Tranquillity: Fiction (2007)
That is without a doubt one of the best music videos ever made, and I'm not a fan of the typical music video. The song is "Terminus (Where Death is Most Alive)."
Anyhoo, here are some cards...
Let's start with a guy I've never heard of. He was originally drafted by the Astros in 1983 but didn't sign. In 1985 he was drafted and signed with the Pirates. After working his way up through the Prates system he made his Major League debut on July 5, 1987. He pitched 36.2 innings in 1987 to a 1-5 record.
On March 28, 1989 he was traded to the Expos for pitcher Neal Heaton. Heaton would eventually become an All Star with the Pirates and Gideon pitched a total of 5.2 innings the rest of his Major League career. His numbers weren't terrible so I don't know why he didn't get more of a chance in the big leagues. He stuck around in the minors until 1992.
Here's a good shot of Vince Coleman at Wrigley. One thing that really stands out about this card is that the fans in the background are very much in focus.
Look at Coleman's stolen base numbers in the minors. 145 at Macon in '83.
Here's current ChiSox manager Ozzie Guillen as a young man.
Here's another one where the fans in the background are very in focus. I wonder if any baseball card collector has ever found himself in the background of a card?
That's second baseman Steve Lombardozzi in the background.
And there's pack 20.
2019 Topps X Gary Vee Direct360
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How to install and configure VNC in Fedora 12
Open up your terminal and install tigervnc via yum.
Type this command in your terminal:
Edit the VNC configuration file
and append these lines:
VNCSERVERS="1:user" VNCSERVERARGS[1]="-geometry 800x600 -depth 16"
Where VNCSERVERS= is for configuring the username.
The "1:user" tells the vnc server that the username user is map to display 1, so the port number to access this user via vnc is 5901.
Note: "By default, VNC uses ports numbered 5900 plus the display number. In
this example, the display is 1, so the port number is 5901.
Please make sure the username to match your linux login name.
The VNCSERVERARGS[1]= refers to the argument for "1:user". The -geometry sets the size of the VNC desktop while -depth sets the pixel depth.
If you want to allow more than one users to access VNC, your config should be like this:
VNCSERVERS="1:user 2:user2" VNCSERVERARGS[1]="-geometry 800x600 -depth 16" VNCSERVERARGS[2]="-geometry 800x600 -depth 16"
but we will stick to our example which is using one user only.
Create password for your VNC user by typing this command:
Then edit the vnc startup scrtipt in .vnc folder inside your users home directory.
This line should be commented because it will break your desktop, trust me.
#twm &
And append this line instead:
metacity &
Now start your vnc server and configure it to run automatically at system boot.
chkconfig vncserver on
Last but not the least, allow the vnc packet through your firewall.
service iptables save
To access your server from your other Fedora system using vnc, use this command:


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scrap vomit quilt!
the scrap vomit quilt i started last summer is FINALLY FINISHED. i wrote about it here, when work on the quilt was in the early, block-making stage. i finished the top in the early fall, and the quilt top sat on the shelf in my studio until late january 2014, when i finally got my crap together and passed the top (along with two other tops) off to terri and frank karls, who skillfully longarmed it with these fun, kind of organic but modern spiral motifs, in black thread. i'm still not comfortable doing much free-motion quilting...so i thought it'd leave it to the experts. :)


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Planning for the new elementary school in Buffalo that will begin construction in 2012 has already begun, and the first of a number of open houses designed to take public input on the design of the new school has been scheduled for next week.
School Superintendent Dr. Rod Kessler gave the information to the Board of Trustees at their meeting Monday night.
The schedules for public meetings and planned trips to Cody to view Sunset School, which was the model for the new school in Buffalo, have been tentatively set.
The first public meeting, which will give a project overview and show the preliminary design of the new school, is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 20 from 5:30 to 7pm at the Clear Creek School gymnasium. Those interested are encouraged to attend and comment on the design.
Other public meetings are scheduled for November 15 for final design review, and for January 10 to discuss the decommissioning or re-use of the Clear Creek School. Trips to tour Sunset School in Cody are scheduled for October.
To view the schedule and keep up on construction updates, go to the school district's website at www.jcsd1.k12.wy.us, click "District," then click "New School Construction Updates."


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MIDLAND comic and actress Meera Syal is pregnant at the age of 44.
The Wolverhampton star, best known for her hit comedy The Kumars At No 42, is due to give birth around Christmas.
Ms Syal, who plays granny Sushila, is pregnant with her husband and co-star Sanjeev Bhaskar, who plays her grandson in the show.
The couple became friends while in the Asian comedy series Goodness Gracious Me.
Ms Syal, who should give birth at the Portland Hospital in London, said: "Yes, it's true, I am pregnant and we are delighted. It has come as a bit of a surprise - I am 44 - but we're very pleased and are now planning for it.
"I am due in December. We're very private and we haven't spoken about this publicly but we are naturally very pleased indeed."
Her 41-year-old husband added: "We will be more forthcoming about it as we come closer to the birth but we're playing it safe for the moment. I echo everything that Meera said, that is that we are, of course, delighted."
The couple married in January in a register office ceremony in Lichfield.


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March 16th Kampong Chhnang to Pursat 100km
Noticed I had a bit of a slow puncture last night in the back tyre. It seems to be a recurring problem so I figured I would nurse it to Pursat and then have a good look at it. After pumping it up three times in three hours I gave in and changed the tube and checked the tyre. I put a patch on the inside of the tyre anywhere I could see a mark where a thorn could of been including a little split in the tread. The tyre has had it really, but 800km or so to go I will nee if it can hang on.
With the exception of several stands selling pots the day was similar to the end of yesterday. The road is straight and flatish and in pretty good condition. There is not as much life along the NH5 as the NH6 and the houses seem to be further off the road giving less distractions from aching bums!
When we got too Pursat we found a good hotel for $15 and even found a pack of digestive biscuits in the shop!
105km tomorrow at least then a couple of days in Battambang, should be the last day of over 100km.


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Dealing with Rejection
Kristen Bartlett
Originally appeared in The GLOC (Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy) January 2012
I've always thought of myself as being an old pro at rejection. I realized early on that a girl who looks and sings like I do has to write parts for herself. I've been writing ever since. When I got involved with the Upright Citizens Brigade, I fell hard for its community of weirdos. I've spent the past several years taking classes, making friends, and also shamelessly wanting to fit in.
Despite knowing how competitive it is, getting a writer's spot on a Maude or Beta team seemed like the next logical step. I wanted it badly. I spent the fall eating/drinking/sleeping my packets, writing and revising myself into a panic attack.
Then, the week of Christmas, I found out I didn't get either of them. It wasn't a shock. Very talented people earn a limited number of spots, and I still have miles to go as a writer. Still, it hurt. When I got the news, I was wrapping presents in front of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." And then I started to cry.
I was crying on the couch, and Kendall Jenner was crying onscreen. She'd failed her driver's test. We were a mess.
In the morning, I woke up with some fight back. I'd just have to work harder, do my own thing, try again. If we plan to produce funny, fresh work and to grow as comedians, we are all going to suffer a great deal of rejection. I spoke with a few supremely talented ladies who are absolutely kicking ass right now: Caitlin Bitzegaio, Julie Klausner, and Lennon Parham. With their advice, I've compiled the Four Not-So-Easy Rules of Dealing with Rejection. If these women have learned to handle the cruel sting of hearing "no," then so can I.
1.) It's okay to feel like shit.
Caitlin Bitzegaio: It's okay to feel bad. It proves that you care. I still feel it. I'm much better at rationalizing now. The period of feeling bad is much shorter, but immediately, it still stings.
Julia Klausner: There are staff writing jobs that I didn't get, and I remember crying hysterically. After taking a staff job ["Big Gay Sketch Show"], there was a writer's strike, and I remember being devastated that there were no TV jobs around during that time. When I was kicked off a Harold team at UCB, I flipped my shit. I was so upset.
Caitlin Bitzegaio: I've put up Spanks [at UCB] that didn't get a run. I just did a one-woman show that ended up getting rejected, because it wasn't quite there. I actually agree with that, even though, when I first got the email, I felt like, "Ugh, I put myself out there. I put myself out there, so I should get it."
2.) Remember that the path to success isn't linear.
Julie Klausner: Everybody wants there to be a linear path to success, and the truth is, especially when it comes to women in comedy, there are so many circuitous, unique paths. You can't say, 'What you do is: you join an improv group in college, and then you join the Groundlings or take classes at UCB, and then you're put on a team, and then you're scouted for SNL.'I don't think things work like that anymore. We're in a time now where we have the ability to create our own work. It's easier to produce your own things. In a lot of cases, I think people are bemoaning something they wanted to have been easy and linear. And the harder answer is, you're just going to have to work harder for it. But you're going to learn more from that process, and you'll be a creator. That's where the real opportunities are, and if you have to be kicked in the ass in order to get there, it's all part of the path.
3. Recognize that good will come from this.
Caitlin Bitzegaio: Some people are able to get big gigs right away, and we're all jealous of them, whether we want to be or not. That said, I feel like I've learned more about the comedy world in some ways than people who've had rock star success out of the gate. After a while, it becomes about the people who are dedicated and the people who become really good.I didn't get hired for a sketch show a few years ago that I thought I had a good shot at. It did make me work harder. There's an old proverb: "If there's no wind, row." And I had to row pretty hard after that. I wonder what my work would look like if I had gotten it. It wouldn't be as good.
Julie Klausner: I remember being devastated that there were no TV jobs after the strike. But that was what got me to work on "I Don't Care About Your Band." If I'd been working full-time on a show then, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to write my book, which was something that is all me, that I put out there in a very singular way. I wouldn't have the body of work that I have now or be thought of as a creator, as someone with her own voice.
4.) Work harder, dream bigger.
Lennon Parham: Part of the process is the "no." It's not always a bad thing. Often, you will find that you didn't want exactly what you think you wanted, but that what you wanted was something that, at the time, you didn't even know existed. Five years ago, I didn't think creating a TV show was in my future. My dreams were smaller, but I was actively chasing them and making decisions to get closer to them. When others see that you are excited and focused and going somewhere, they take notice and new doors open.
Julie Klausner: I've been turned down for staff writing jobs, and it motivated me--not just to look for other staff writing jobs--but to make my own show. What's better than that? There's nothing better than that! Use your rejection to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Say, "I'll show them. I'll do my own thing." And then when you actually do it? You'll have to write a thank you note later. That's the biggest "fuck you" of all. Every rejection I get fuels my motivation and gets me to do the work, because I want to prove people wrong.
It's with this advice that I approach my goal to become a better writer and to produce more of my own material. Time is too precious for any of us to wait for someone else to open a door and give us permission to pursue our dreams. Seriously. Even Kendall Jenner went back and got her driver's license.
Caitlin Bitzegaio is a performer, writer, and director. She writes for Upright Citizens Brigade house sketch team Neighbor Boy and co-created the currently-running parody show: "The Bachelor: Romance, Roses, and Romance."
Julie Klausner's first book "I Don't Care About Your Band" was optioned by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's production company, Gary Sanchez, in 2009. She is currently writing the pilot for "Apocalipstick," based on the book by Sue Margolis, which she is set to executive produce for NBC. She produces the weekly podcast "How Was Your Week," a live incarnation of which is scheduled for February 2nd at the Bell House, with special guests Sandra Bernhard, Ted Leo and Tom Scharpling.
Lennon Parham is an actress and writer. She co-created the upcoming NBC series "Best Friends Forever," which she is executive producing and starring in with co-creator Jessica St. Clair.


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Branch Librarian: Heather VanFleet
Hours & Contact Info
Mon: 10am - 6pm
Tue & Wed: Noon - 8pm
Thur & Sun: Closed
Fri & Sat: 9am - 5pm
Phone: 810-686-6120
Fax: 810-686-0661
Address: 685 Van Buren Ave., Mt. Morris, MI 48458 (view map)
About the Library
- 10 computers available for public use
- Fax and copy service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Excellent Urban Fiction, Amish Fiction, Classics and Children's Collections
- Community Room - Please call the City of Mt. Morris at 810-686-2160 to rent the room.
Friends of the Library
The group holds book sales throughout the year. You may contact them by calling 810-686-6120.
The Mt. Morris Thursday Club opened and operated a small public library located in a room above the downtown State Bank Building in 1935. It was not until 20 years later, on October 4, 1955, that the Mt. Morris Library joined the already established County Library System, a consortium that was created by the Genesee County Board of Supervisors on November 2, 1942.
By 1957 the Mt. Morris Library had outgrown that small room, and so in May of that year the Lions Club arranged to build an addition to City Hall. On May 24, 1957 the Mt. Morris Library moved into its new quarters. On October 12, 1969 the Mt. Morris Library once again changed locations, moving back to the old State Bank Building. This time the Library was located on the main floor of the building rather than upstairs where it had been previously.
Although the new space was larger and more conveniently located, there was no parking at this location. By 1973 plans were in the works for a new building to be built. Before this plan could be realized the city tore down the State Bank Building leaving the library temporarily located in the basement of St. Mary's School.
On February 3, 1974 the city of Mt. Morris dedicated a new building, located on Van Buren Ave., where it has been located ever since.


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Insurance Division Coming to the Coast
Flooding in Tillamook, December 2015 (Photo Courtesy The Oregonian/OregonLive.com)
We've Had Some Wild Weather On The Coast Over The Last Few Weeks. Unfortunately, Some Folks Have Had Damage To Their Homes, Cars, And Property From Flooding, Falling Trees, Blown-Off Shingles, Etc. And If You've Ever Filed An Insurance Claim, You Know How Frustrating That Can Be.
This Is A Quick Reminder That, Together With State Rep. Deborah Boone, I Have Invited Oregon Insurance Division Staff To The Coast For A Pair Of Town Hall Meetings To Work With Residents To Address Their Damages And Work With Their Insurance Companies On Gaining Relief.
Please Join Me This Monday, January 25th:
Oregon Coast Community College, Community Room #140


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No pressure here! Britain's synchronised swimmers relax in bikinis by the side of a pool as they prepare for the Olympics
07:02 GMT, 19 July 2012
If Britain's synchronised swimmers are feeling the pressure ahead of the Olympics, they are hiding it well.
On a break in Malta this week, the team appeared relaxed as they took a break from their intense training.
Jenna Randall, 22, tweeted a photo of herself sitting by the pool, with her legs wrapped around teammate Katie Skelton.
Chilling: Britain's synchronised swimmers tweeted pictured of themselves on a break in Malta this week. Anya Tarasiuk, left, and Olivia Federici, right, looked happy and relaxed
Hot: The pair basked in the 32C (90F) heat as they prepared for the Games
She wrote: 'Besties [best friends] on our pre-Olympic training camp!!!'
Her duet partner Olivia Federici, 22, and reserve swimmer Anya Tarasiuk, 19, also posted photos of themselves in bikinis, basking in the 32C (90F) heat.
Miss Tarasiuk tweeted: 'Chilling by the sea today on our day off', later adding: 'Caught the sun a bit more than I would have liked today. Lobster alert.'
With eight days to go before the Games begin, several teams have escaped the poor weather in the UK for sunnier Mediterranean climes.
Friends: Jenna Randall, 22, right, tweeted a photo of herself sitting by the pool, with her legs wrapped around teammate Katie Skelton, left
Britain's rowers are in Italy, the beach volleyball team fly to Tenerife today, and the track and field team are in the Algarve, where the temperatures were a sweltering 39C (102F) yesterday.
This compares with 19C (66F) in London.
Gold medallist Greg Searle tweeted: 'Enjoying training in Portugal. New hazard is rowing with fish jumping into the boat or hitting you in the back.'
A sources at the British Olympic Association said athletes trained abroad just before the Games 'to get away from it all', as well as for the different climate.


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|Home » Expert Interviews Series » An Interview with Tom Hazzard, Hazz Design Consulting
An Interview with Tom Hazzard, Hazz Design Consulting
July 14, 2015
We have had a lot of opportunity to talk to people from around the 3D printing industry who are involved in many interesting activities inside of it. Our interview subjects range from engineers to educators, and from artists to newcomers and many other types, too. In this most recent segment in our Expert Interviews series we connected with Mr. Tom Hazzard of Hazz Design Consulting. Tom and his wife Tracy are a husband and wife duo who had a background in design before incorporating 3D printing skills into their skill set. The couple have more than 35 utility and design patents to their credit, and also find time in their busy consulting schedule to record their podcast called the WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast which comes out Monday-Friday. The interview was conducted via email and the transcript is below.
1) How long have you two been involved with 3D printing? What prompted you to do so?
2) Prior to this, what types of designs/designing did you focus on?
3) Do you own a 3D printer yourselves? If so, what kind and what kinds of things have you printed? If not, do you plan to purchase one in the future?
4) What do you think are the distinct advantages for a business or individual who choose to invest in 3D printing technology?
3D printers also afford the ability to test designs and concepts more immediately than traditional manufacturing does. That is one of the primary uses we've seen in the design world —no matter how accurate you think your design is on the screen, even experienced designers like us encounter surprises when something is actually produced. Whether the scale, or a missed flaw or an unintended outcome. With a 3D printer, you can test a design in real-time, which is not as easy with traditional manufacturing.
5) What do you think are some of the most common design mistakes you have seen people make with 3D printing?
We also find a lot of designers underestimating the time it will take them to design and successfully 3D print an item. So many designers who quote delivery dates to their clients do not build in enough time and end up delivering late. This also means that many designers are under-charging for their design time because it usually takes more time than they expect to complete the work. Too often they end up spending many more hours than they quoted and do not increase their price, effectively reducing their hourly rate. Although this might seem an individual problem, the ramifications hurt both designers and our clients
6) Could you speak a little bit about some of the barriers you think newcomers face getting into the industry?
Sometimes it's not really barriers to entry, but barriers to success. The lack of clear, well-thought out business strategy seems to cause people to stumble just as often. What we've seen is that a business owner or an inventor will buy one because it' so cool, or appears it will give a competitive edge, then be completely overwhelmed by the amount of ramp up time they will really need to reach the point where it becomes a cost-effective tool. It can offer some great options for business, but the entry needs to be well thought out.
7) As 3D printing has moved further and further into the mainstream, there has been a big push to incorporate into education at all levels. What do you think schools and colleges/universities can do to foster this "maker" generation?
Already design schools have incorporated 3D printers into their studios all over the country. So have many engineering schools in their lab spaces. But it's the same phenomenon we faced in college when CAD was first being adopted by designers. I taught myself CAD in the studio, but there wasn't anyone to teach me how to think about it as a designer, how to approach design with the CAD platform in mind. The same is now happening with 3D printing. They're in schools, colleges, but the adoption isn't widespread enough for there to be professionals with the experience to teach it. Once we hit that tipping point, I think we'll see more emphasis, more courses, more universal adoption in schools that can afford them.
8) Where do you think we will see the field of 3D printing in the next 5-10 years? Will a 3D printer become as ubiquitous as an inkjet is today?


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The light, moist sponge cake perfectly balances the decadence of the whipping cream. And the All-American combination of cinnamon, apples and cranberries helps make this dessert just a little less sinful. It will disappear quick from your dinner table!
The creme brulee is a classic French dessert. The base is just your average custard, but you can add your own twist to it by using different chocolate chips (milk, dark, white, butterscotch, peanut butter, lemon, mint) or by adding an extract to the vanilla chips (rose, pandan, peppermint, mocha). It is a true culinary chameleon.
What really sets the creme brulee apart though is the crunch when you break through the burnt sugar crust. I think that's what truly gives it its status and sophistication. It somehow brings a smile to your face, no matter how old you are. It reminds me of the scene in Amelie when she breaks through the crust and grins.
Happy New Year! My resolution for year 2009 is to post a new recipe everyday. I decided to start with a tarte amandine because one of the main components of the dish is frangipane, a buttery almond filling. I'm originally from France and frangipane figures heavily into the traditional cake, called Galette des Rois (litterally Kings' Cake), which is served in the month of January to commemorate the Christian Holiday of Epiphany.
The first time we attempted to make soy nog, it came out way to thick so my husband suggested that we make ice cream out of it. Most ice cream after all are just frozen custard. To turn this into a frozen treat, we really upped all the flavors to counteract the effects that cold food has on our ability to taste. Enjoy!
No one can argue with the fact that American cookies are the best. When I lived in Paris and came to the US, I kept bringing a ton of American cookies home to my friends and relatives. Cookies are always a nice treat no matter the age of the cookie monster or the occasion being celebrated. We thought Santa would appreciate and taste some of our homemade cookies with an exotic twist (pandan extract) for a change.
Today is Christmas Eve and the girls decided we would leave some milk and cookies for Santa tonight. My little munchkin thinks she'll get more presents this way.


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At Adderley we work hard to create a supportive and exciting atmosphere in which all pupils thrive. We are a small school with woodland and outdoor spaces allowing children to learn and explore both inside and outside the classroom.
Ofsted described us in their recent inspection report (January 2014) as a school where
ALL pupils make GOOD progress and that
there is a calm and positive approach to learning. I hope this website helps you to get a feel for our school and provides the information you require.
If you have any further queries do contact the school directly
Mrs Kim Stokes
Executive Headteacher
Where the classroom ceiling is the sky
ALL pupils make GOOD progress
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The ICAHT professional membership also allows for GRCCT registration, which demonstrates that you comply with British Government Guidelines in relation to the practice of Clinical Hijama Therapy.
In order to become a fully registered ICAHT member you must have first demonstrated your level of competency in the practice of clinical hijama therapy by completing the ICAHT accredited diploma. Once you have achieved the standardised level of training you can then become an ICAHT professional member by filling out the form below:


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Blonde Gals Fighting
This weeks contenders are Wivien and Jessica Moore. They're both pretty hostile creatures. Just watch them as they catfight and wrestle just before Wivien starts dominating over Jessica, almost strangles her with her enormous boobs and then sits on Jessica's face to make her to lick her juicy cunt. See who wins in this rough bimbo fight!


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happy thanksgiving
D. and I have been road tripping across beautiful America we did two days in san fran then two days in Reno and now in Idaho visiting my Mormon sister with her 4 kids. we have been doing really amazing shoots the whole way and i cant wait to post the pictures. especially Reno the theme was sad showgirl in a sad casino.


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I say that this album has moments and I say this mainly because there are some points in this 11-track album where I just got bored. That is the easiest way to describe it. At times this album is just simply dull and uneventful. This isn't because the album is fundamentally bad, not at all. It is a completely solid album, but at times it just drifts into the background. While it is a good thing that an album is easy to listen to, this album is at times simply too easy to listen to. Every song just blurs into each other, the vocals are at times just perfectly simple and not too amazing and, the whole aura of the band is just a massive pile of meh.
BUT, you notice that I said it has moments where it truly shines. That's because when this album becomes something else and it catches your attention it REALLY catches your attention. While I have mentioned that the vocals are perfectly simple at times, there are other times when the vocals merge, with the whole band harmonizing and the vocals become truly blissful to listen to. This album can be an absolute bore to listen to at times, but when it picks up like it does with acoustic-led 'By The Trail' the whole initial meh-ness of the band becomes a beautifully tranquil and peaceful affair that is a joy to listen to.
It can be a very good album, but it doesn't steal your attention like a good album should all the time. There is nothing too complex about it all, and the lyrics are just forgettable after 10 minutes because the album has no substance. Yet, when it does work it works really well. It's ust a shame it's horrendously inconsistent.


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Lieutenant Brian Gardner
Assistant Chief Corrections Officer
Captain Brian Gardner began his career in February 1990 as a Corrections Officer and was appointed to Corporal for the Sheriff's Office in 1993 by Sheriff Bertram. In June 2003, he was appointed to the rank of Sergeant by Sheriff Shook and in August of 2012 was appointed to the rank of Master Sergeant by Sheriff Harrison. In June of 2016, he was appointed to the rank of Lieutenant by Sheriff Bartlett and then Captain in May of 2017.
Captain Gardner was CERT team leader from 3/2002 to 6/2009. He was also the gang coordinator for 10 years for the Corrections Division. Lt. Gardner also assisted with the set up for the New Leash of Life program and has been the grievance coordinator from 2013 to 2017.Lt. Gardner has received many commendations and awards including the exceptional duty award and the life saving award.
Captain Gardner oversees the daily operations of the correctional facility and administers an annual budget of approximately $4.3 million dollars and a staff of approximately 70 corrections staff, including corrections officers, food serve and medical staff.
Captain Gardner served in the United States Army from 8/30/1984 to 8/29/1990 as an Administrative Specialist 71L. His military training includes firearms school, office automation & DOS, harvard graphics, military grenade and M18 A1 Claymore mine training and hand to hand combat training. Lt. Gardner's military medals include: army service ribbon, army good conduct medal, army commendation medal and army achievement medal.
Captain Gardner currently resides in Clermont with his wife Shannon and his children Megan and Brain, Jr., and has one grandson Henry.
Lieutenant James Edgeworth
Assistant Chief Correction Officer
Lieutenant Edgeworth has been with the Sheriff's Office since 1986 when he began as a Correction Officer. He has also held the positions of Corrections Sergeant and Master Sergeant. He has served on and is one of the founding members of Corrections CERT Team and served in the position of Assistant Team Leader. His current duties as Assistant Chief Correction Officer includes the management, supervision and daily operation of the Correctional Facility. Lt. Edgeworth also routinely oversees inmate services such as commissary, telephones, inmate funds and time certifications. He is one of two Assistant Chief Correction Officers and manages the facility when the CCO is not present.
Lieutenant Edgeworth has received training in several aspects of corrections and law enforcement and is certified by the NYS Commission of Correction in the use of Chemical Agents. He has received various certificates of appreciation and awards during his career including the Sheriff's Office Grand Cordon Special Unit Citation for his part in training and instituting the newest version of inmate supervision recommended by the NYS commission of Corrections.
Lieutenant Edgeworth resides in Claverack with his wife Michelle and two daughters.
Lieutenant Hilscher
Assistant Chief Correction Officer
Lieutenant Hilscher attended primary and secondary schools in the Hudson City School District, graduating with an advanced regents degree in 1982 from Hudson High School. He has since obtained an Associates Degree in Math Science from Columbia Greene Community College.
Lieutenant Hilscher started with the Sheriff's Office in 1991 as a Corrections Officer. In December 2000 he was promoted to shift Supervisor with the rank of Sergeant. Most recently, in 20014, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Corrections officer with the Rank of Lieutenant by the current Sheriff, David Bartlett, where he oversees the daily activities of the county's correctional facility.
Lieutenant Hilscher is a DCJS certified law enforcement instructor for general topics and has attended many additional training pertinent to the advancement and understanding of his job duties as an Assistant Jail Administrator.
He is a 29 year member of the Taghkanic volunteer Fire Company, having held the rank of Lieutenant, Secretary, Vice President, President and also Fire Chief, which he held for 22 consecutive years. During his tenure as Chief he attended numerous OFPC certified specialized training courses and has national certification as a Firefighter I and as a Firefighter II.
He is a past two term member of the Taghkanic Town Board where he has an integral part in the future planning of the town as well as it's monthly management. Lieutenant Hilscher currently resides in the Town of Taghkanic and has two grown children.


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Niagara University is pleased to announce that its spring 2011 Live Music Series lineup will include a concert with Buffalo's "best classic rock band," a guitarist who is a pillar of Western New York's rock music scene, and the university's fourth annual "High School Band Showcase."
All Live Music Series events take place on Fridays from 8-11 p.m. at the "Under the Taps" Club in the Lower Level of the Gallagher Center. Admission is $5 at the door and includes free pizza. Refreshments are also available. The community is welcome.
The lineup includes:
Feb. 11 - Naughty Dawg
The spring 2011 schedule gets under way with Naughty Dawg, winners of the 2010 Buffalo Music Award for Best Classic Rock Band. Its members - Kate Shaffer (lead vocalist), Pat Terry (guitar), Pat Woloszyn (bass), Julie Ann (keyboards/fiddle/guitar) and Tom Brown (drums) - take pride in performing a wide range of rock, country, dance and funk music that makes their shows unique and unforgettable.
For more information, visitwww.naughtydawgband.com.
March 18 - The Bruce Wojick Band with special guest Darryl Tonemah
Bruce Wojick, a five-time winner of the Buffalo Music Award for Best Original Guitarist, has strummed for local bands such as God's Children, Klear, Powertrain, Brothers of Invention, Strictly Hip, 53 Days and The Jeremy Hoyle Band. To NU, Wojick will bring his latest bandmates to perform tunes from his back catalog as well as a mix of new songs.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/brucewojick.
Darryl Tonemah is one of the fastest rising musicians in the Native American community. Catching on with mainstream listeners in the U.S. and Canada as well, he has performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, on national television and live on NPR radio. Additionally, Tonemah... Full Descrip has recorded five albums, which have been nominated for several Native American Music Awards including Outstanding Musical Performance, Best Male Artist, Best Album - Country or Folk and Songwriter of the Year.
A singer/songwriter in the purist sense, Tonemah combines the energy of rock, the intelligence of folk and the heart of country to create a musical niche he calls "Native Americana."
March 25 - 4th annual 'High School Band Showcase'
Sponsored by Lewiston Music, the area's top young musicians will descend upon NU as part of the university's annual "High School Band Showcase." The winner of this year's showcase will be awarded a $500 gift certificate to Lewiston Music, an opening slot in next year's Live Music Series at NU, and a guaranteed appearance during the Music is Art Festival at the Albright-Knox Art Museum in Buffalo.
Past showcase participants have included The Abominable Killer Snowmen, Robots are Thieves, Aqueous and The Brass Monkeez.
Any interested high school bands can sign up at Lewiston Music, which is located at 784 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston. For more information, call 754-0120.
For more information on Niagara University's Live Music Series, visit www.niagara.edu/live-music-series.


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|"We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own."
Cesar Chavez
|"Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience."
Laurence J. Peter
|"The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation."
Corrie Ten Boom
|"The irony about selling out is that they only call you a sell-out when your stuff finally sells - I've had products bearing my name since I was 14, but nobody was buying them then."
Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder.
|"What this power is, I cannot say. All I know is that it exists ... and it becomes available only when you are in that state of mind in which you know exactly what you want ... and are fully determined not to quit until you get it."
Alexander Graham Bell
|"If the primary aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever."
Thomas Aquinas
|"Deals are my art form. Other people paint beautifully on canvas or write wonderful poetry. I like making deals, preferably big deals."
Donald Trump
|"Life leaps like a geyser for those who drill through the rock of inertia."
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Introducing U.S. Cyber Command
More than 100 foreign intelligence agencies and militaries threaten U.S. defense networks.
The eye blinks in just over 300 milliseconds. In that time a computer message can travel twice around the world, transmitting a virus or malicious computer code across the Internet to disrupt or destroy crucial military networks.
Military computers, just like your home computer, are subject to viruses and malware that can adversely affect their operation. Military networks are also vulnerable to intrusion and theft, but not only by identify thieves and credit card scammers....