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For more than 20 years, when homeowners have needed a professional tree service in Northern NJ they have turned to Trusted Tree Services in Wayne NJ. Our team offers a broad range of tree care services in Passaic County NJ, Bergen County NJ, Morris County NJ, Essex County NJ and surrounding communities.
Tree Removal Contractor Paterson NJ
If you're in need of tree removal in Paterson NJ or the surrounding area, Trusted Tree Services is the full service tree service company to get in touch with. Not being certain of where to turn for general tree maintenance or emergency tree service is unfortunately common among homeowners. By calling trusted Tree Services you can make sure you're receiving service from a company who comes highly recommended by other local residents and has a track record for supplying the local community with high quality services. We are fully licensed and insured to work on all commercial and residential properties and possess a stellar reputation of providing efficient tree service to Paterson NJ homeowners at reasonable rates. We firmly believe our neighbors should be able to take care of their landscape without having to break their budget, so we offer a tree removal cost which you'll find to be affordable. Periodic tree trimming is essential to maintaining a safe and clean property. Unfortunately, tree removal is occasionally unavoidable to prevent potential calamities to your home or business, as well as personal injury. You can be sure that your trees and shrubbery are in excellent hands thanks to the significant expertise of our staff.
Tree Removal Paterson NJ
In regards to tree service in Paterson NJ, preventative service is crucial. While your trees contribute significant attractiveness to your property, they can easily turn into a nightmare when they don't get the appropriate care. Never underestimate how dangerous trees can become when they aren't cared for by a professional. You don't ever want to risk this kind of situation and place you or your family in danger. The potential property damage can also be important. You can also be responsible for damage to your neighbors' property, which is also very important to consider. It's a much better idea to be ready for such an eventuality by hiring tree service in Paterson NJ in an ongoing maintenance capacity. You'll find that when your trees are receiving the care and attention they deserve you'll have the ability to sleep much more soundly.
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There are many other reasons why it is important to consider tree service in Paterson NJ. Curb appeal is a huge factor in regards to property value. In the local area, property value may be significant, so it is important to protect your investment. By taking care of your trees properly and making certain they will always look their best, you're increasing your curb appeal, and as a result your property value. Our cost-effective tree maintenance and tree removal costs make investing in tree service not simply a wise idea, but one that will easily fit within your budget. For improved curb appeal and property value, call Trusted Tree Service the next time you're searching for a tree service in Paterson NJ.
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We're only name you have to remember when you need a tree service in Paterson NJ to care for your trees' health and well being as a result of the fact that we provide a large selection of services. This is going to make taking care of your property considerably easier knowing that we can meet all your needs. As well as offering services for on-going tree service, we are also completely capable of performing full tree removal. A complete tree removal should be performed only when absolutely necessary, being an included procedure. Many trees are able to be saved with selective trimming and pruning services. However, there will unfortunately be situations in which a full tree removal is going to be the only alternative available. The significant amount experience our experts possess is essential in terms of determining if your tree is capable of being saved or if it must be removed. It could be totally disastrous to hire a company for tree removal that lacks this expertise, as an increase in the threat of damage or personal injury will be the result. This is why it's in your best interest to employ a professional tree removal contractor in Paterson NJ with a stellar reputation such as Trusted Tree Services, whatever your tree service needs may be.
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We don't simply provide tree service in Paterson NJ either. Along with our services as a tree service we also re-cycle the excess limbs to supply firewood which is ideal for smoking, heating, or cooking. You can expect a wide range of logs available so you will be able to find precisely what you are searching for. Hickory, Apple, Oak, Maple, Cherry, and Birch wood all have their own special characteristics that differ from heating, cooking, and smoke grilling. Due to the care we put into splitting and seasoning them, all these burn smoothly and long. They are available for delivery to you at no additional cost. Our recycling approach is just another one of the reasons that Trusted Tree Services stands out amongst other choices for a tree service in Paterson NJ.
Tree Removal Contractor Paterson NJ
We've got an abundance of beautiful trees in the Garden State of NJ surrounding our houses and businesses. They could become dangerous should they become overgrown, however, although they make a picturesque environment for our great state. Over-extended tree limbs are more prone to break and fall with the harsh winters causing copious amounts of snow to weigh down on them, making selective tree cutting and other related types of tree service in Paterson NJ all the more necessary. Critical if not fatal injuries to your friends and family, or employees and business clients can result. Trying to trim the trees on your own could result in catastrophic consequences. Trusted Tree Services has the experience in tree service in Paterson NJ and it is quite a particular service which is best left to the professionals. We stand apart from other tree service companies because the customer's well being is something we truly care about.
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Trusted Tree Services' attention to detail is unrivaled and is among the numerous elements of what sets us apart from other options for a tree service in Paterson NJ. Your absolute satisfaction with the work you've been provided with is our number one goal. This is how we always earn the trust of our customers. We're committed to supplying accurate estimates for your tree removal, and advice for preserving the health of your landscape. You'll be able to rest assured that if you select on Trusted Tree Services as your tree service in Paterson NJ you're going to receive outstanding results.
Our experience, skill, and dedication to customer service is why we're known as a premier tree care contractor.
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SeThey removed 11 overgrown shrubs, shredding them on site. These shrubs were approximately 10-15 ft. tall. The process went very smoothly and in a orderly fashion. Care was taken when removing the shrubs not to interfere with power lines on property, etc. The clean up afterwards was quick and efficient, removing all branches and debris.
Mr. G., Pompton Plains, NJ
The crew that took down my massive tree worked like a well oiled machine. The day they took down that monster was not a nice day. They worked thru the pouring rain without complaint. In my estimation you could not find a more diligent crew.
If you need tree work done, these are the guys and gal you want to work for you.
The tree top guy was awesome (nerves of steel) and the crane operator was an artist, he really knows what he is doing. This is definitely the A team.
Mr. B., Wayne, NJ
I'm letting you know that I was extremely pleased with the job that was done by your company.
The service men that came were very pleasant and very good at what they were doing.
They took precautions with the surrounding area to make sure nothing would be damaged.
They came the time they said they would come and the job was done in a timely fashion.
An extremely professional group of people.
I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a good dependable tree service


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At Berman & Russo, the pursuit of damages claims on behalf of injured children and their families is an important focus of our personal injury practice. The issues of liability and damages involving child injury victims can differ significantly from cases involving injured adults.
To learn how our experience with accident claims for injured children can benefit your child and your family, contact a lawyer at our office in South Windsor for a free consultation.
Call (866) 761-8561 for Legal Advice in Greater Hartford or Vernon
Our law firm's ability to analyze liability issues in terms of your child's age, development and judgment at the time of the accident can represent an important advantage in cases involving playground accidents or unsafe toys.
Children are held to a lower standard of care than adults, but how much responsibility a child might bear for an accidental injury will depend on such factors as age, educational level and degree of understanding of the actual risk encountered.
Evaluating and proving the damages suffered by an injured child can also present challenges for a personal injury attorney. The impact of a blow of a given force is likely to harm a child more than an adult. Children's healing rates are different from those of adults, and even relatively simple injuries, such as fractures, can sometimes have developmental consequences that will need to be monitored and considered in a damages demand.
We represent families with damages claims for injured children in such negligence situations as the following:
- Car accidents resulting in injuries to child passengers
- Bicycle or pedestrian accidents
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites or other injuries caused by dogs
- Injuries or illness suffered at summer camp or sports camp
- Accidents caused by negligent supervision of a child
- Fatal accidents involving children
We represent clients throughout the counties of Hartford, Tolland, Middlesex, Windham, and New London, including the communities of South Windsor, Manchester, Glastonbury, Vernon/Rockville, Ellington, Storrs, Willimantic, Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Meriden, Enfield, East Windsor, Somers, Norwich, and New London.
For a free consultation about the best ways to protect your interests, and the interests of your child, in cases of negligence resulting in injuries to children, contact an experienced Connecticut personal injury lawyer at Berman & Russo.

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As a practicing, productive academic physician, my current clinical interests have emphasized the role of radiotherapy in pediatric malignancies, lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, colo-anal cancers, and benign inflammatory conditions. Correspondingly, my clinical research interests have been translational and practical, emphasizing combined modality therapy in cancer management, late effects of therapy including secondary malignancies, and the utilization of brachytherapy (implanted radiation sources) in both malignant and benign disease.
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New treatments for many conditions are tested in clinical trials, which ultimately bring lifesaving new drugs and devices to the patients who need them most. By participating in a clinical trial, you may get access to the most advanced treatments for your condition, and help determine their benefits for future patients.
Risk-based, Response-adapted, Phase II Open-label Trial of Nivolumab + Brentuximab Vedotin (N + Bv) for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) CD30 + Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) After Failure of First-line Therapy, Followed by Brentuximab + Bendamustine (Bv + B) for Participants With a Suboptimal Response (CheckMate 744: CHECKpoint Pathway and Nivolumab Clinical Trial Evaluation)


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Joshua 19 - Steve Wiggins Daily Devotional
"These were the portions that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed to the Israelite tribes by lot at Shiloh in the L_rd's presence at the entrance to the tent of meeting. So they finished dividing up the land." Joshua 19:51
Under Joshua's leadership, every Israelite was a co-inheritor of G_d's promise, concerning the land of Canaan. This meant that every tribe and every family was given a portion. Not every tribe & family was of equal proportion, but each received the inheritance G_d determined. Most importantly, each received an inheritance chosen specifically for them, by G_d, Himself.
In a similar way, the Bible tells us that followers of Yeshua are "co-inheritors with Messiah". And who is allowed to follow Yeshua? John 3:16 states, "…that WHOSOEVER believes will not perish, but have eternal life".
To ensure a peaceful life in their inheritance, there were three requirements of the Israelite: 1) They had to receive it. 2) They had to drive out its former inhabitants, believing G_d's promise of victory. 3) They had to continue to honor the L_rd
I want to make it clear that salvation is by G_d's grace, through faith. Salvation is not the end-result of an accumulation of "good works" we may accomplish. Eph 2:8-9
That said, faith without works is dead. There is a difference between "works" that lead to salvation, and "works" which are the result of salvation. If you want to have peace as a believer…not necessarily the absence of conflict, but rather the presence of peace in the midst of conflict…you have to believe the L_rd's promise and fight to drive out those "former inhabitants". If you trust Him, He will go before you and accomplish all you could not achieve without Him.
To maintain the peace and joy of our salvation, it is not enough to simply "receive" our inheritance through Messiah, and then live as if nothing ever happened. Salvation is not about a single moment…it is a moment that results in movement. We must become disciples: followers who discipline themselves to continually seek the L_rd's direction and faithfully follow it.
~Steve Wiggins
Daily Devotional, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014


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La Mirada, CA – The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has approved Solid State Devices, Inc.'s 1N5807, 1N5809, and 1N5811 for inclusion on its Qualified Product List (QPL). JAN, JANTX, JANTXV, and JANS screening per MIL-PRF-19500/477 are available for these 6 amp, 50 – 150 volt power rectifiers.
The construction of SSDI's 1N5811 series offers key advantages over similar products. SSDI is the only QPL supplier offering these devices with solid silver leads. In contrast to copper leads, these devices are ideal for welding and eliminate plating issues. When utilized as solar array bypass or blocking diodes for photovoltaic (PV) panels, the solid silver leads can be welded to the bus bar of satellites / spacecraft. The flat leads package option is also available as solid silver facilitates the forming of the leads. SSDI's 1N5811 series also boasts a rugged void-free ceramic frit glass construction with a high temperature Category I eutectic metallurgical bond. SSDI's proprietary processes lead to more robust diodes with excellent liquid-to-liquid cryogenic thermal shock performance.
The 1N5811 series also produces high efficiency performance. These diodes offer a low forward voltage drop of 0.925 V max (25°C, 6 A), low leakage current of 5 µA max (25°C) and hyperfast reverse recovery time of 30 ns max (25°C). With this combination of high performance and high reliability, the 1N5811 series can be used for a variety of military and space applications. Contact SSDI at (562) 404-4474 or [email protected] to request samples or to discuss specific program requirements. Contact SSDI online or at (562) 404-4474 to request samples or to discuss specific program requirements.
- Solid silver leads: ideal for welding
- Rugged void-free ceramic frit glass construction
- High temperature Category I eutectic metallurgical bond
- Hermetic packaging: axial leaded (formed flat leads option also available)
- JAN, JANTX, JANTXV, and JANS screening available per MIL-PRF-19500/477 (DLA Website)
- DLA approval letter
- Solar array bypass / blocking diodes for photovoltaic (PV) panels
Additional QPL Products
- JANS1N7066 - JANS1N7068 Series: 10 A, 100 - 200 V Hyperfast Recovery Rectifiers
- JANS1N6512 - JANS1N6519 Series: 0.5 - 1 A, 1.5 - 10 kV High Voltage Rectifiers


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Killing Jesus Trailer (2018)
Trailer for Killing Jesus (Matar a Jesús).
Inspired by her social activist father Jose Maria, tomboyish university student Paula balances her days between studying photography and organizing against Colombia's deeply corrupt legal system. But when she witnesses Jose Maria's assassination in broad daylight, Paula is thrown into a state of shock and the nightmare of dealing with an inept and uncaring police force. Lost in a daze of sadness and rage, she unexpectedly catches a glimpse of her father's killer, brooding young thug Jesús, in a nearby club, setting the young student on a path of revenge. Intent on exacting any form of justice she can, Paula finds herself immersed in Jesús's aimless, poverty-stricken world and quickly discovers that they might both be victims of the same broken system.
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January 17, 2018
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Naval Support Facility Thurmont/Camp David
Located 70 miles from the White House in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, NSF Thurmont also known as Camp David was established in 1942 as a place for the President to relax and entertain. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to escape the summer heat of Washington, D.C., and the higher altitude of the Camp provided cool breezes and good security. President Roosevelt called the Camp "Shangri-La" after the mountain kingdom in James Hilton's book Lost Horizon. It was renamed Camp David in 1953 by President Eisenhower in honor of his grandson.
The Camp is operated by Navy personnel, and troops from the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., provide permanent security. Marine One carries the President during the half-hour helicopter ride from our Nation's capital. Guests at Camp David can enjoy a pool, putting green, driving range, tennis courts, gymnasium, and the many guest cabins — Dogwood, Maple, Holly, Birch, and Rosebud, to name a few. The presidential cabin is called Aspen Lodge.
Camp David has been the site of many historic international meetings. It was there, during World War II, that President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill planned the Allies' invasion of Europe. Many historical events have occurred at the Presidential Retreat; the planning of the Normandy invasion, Eisenhower-Khrushchev meetings, discussions of the Bay of Pigs, Vietnam War discussions, and many other meetings with foreign dignitaries and guests. President Jimmy Carter chose the site for the meeting of Middle East leaders that led to the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was accustomed to seeking relief from hot Washington, D.C. summers and relaxing on weekends, aboard the presidential yacht "Potomac" or at Hyde Park, NY. In 1942 the U.S. Secret Service were very concerned about the President's continued use of the "Potomac." World War II had brought an attack on Pearl Harbor and German U boats close in Atlantic waters. Presidential safety was a concern and Presidential health was also a concern. The muggy climate of Washington, D.C., was considered detrimental to his health, affecting his sinuses. A new retreat, a place to relax, within a 100 mile radius of Washington, D.C. and in the cool mountain air was sought. Several sites were considered but Camp Hi-Catoctin in the Catoctin Recreational Demonstration Area was selected after the President's first visit on April 22, 1942. A camp was already built on the site and the estimated conversion cost was $18,650. It was also almost 10 degrees cooler than Washington. The camp for federal employee's families became the camp of one federal employee, the President of the United States. Roosevelt quickly renamed the camp to "Shangri-La" from James Hilton's 1933 novel, Lost Horizon.
Base Population
There are 4,400 midshipmen on base.


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Handy Tips
Making The Juiciest Beef Roast:
- Bolar blade, Silverside/Girello, Rump and Topside are juicier when slow roasted at 130˚C for about 50 minutes per 500g (for medium)
- Internal Temperature Doneness:
55oC to 60oC – RARE
65oC to 70oC – MEDIUM
75oC – WELL DONE
- Remove roast from fridge about 20 minutes before cooking. This ensures the meat cooks evenly
- Rub it lightly with oil, sea salt flakes and pepper or rub in seeded mustard, grated orange rind and a little honey.Please allow to rest for 20 minutes
Beef Cut Ideas:
- Beef Girello – Everyday Beef Roast, Sandwiches, Salads
- Corned Beef – Slow Cooker
- Bolar Blade Roast – Pot Roast, Salads and Sandwiches
- BBQ's – Hamburgers, BBQ Steak, Homemade Sausages, Cabana
- Diced Beef – Curries, Casseroles, Slow Cooker, Pies
- Beef Strips – Stir Fries, Beef Stroganoff, Burritos, Thai Curries
- Premium Mince – Spaghetti Bolognaise, Meatballs, Pies, Hamburgers, Meatloaf, Pasties, Chilli Mince
- Store our vacuum pack meat in the fridge.
- Watergrasshill Angus beef can be kept in the freezer up to 12 months.


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Alternative medicine offers effective natural treatments for these painful and annoying shallow lesions that develop in the soft tissues of the mouth. Even if it's only the size of a pencil eraser, a canker sore can be hard to handle and treat. Thankfully, there are a number of home remedies for canker sores that you can use to achieve relief and eradicate this painful condition. A few of our favorite home remedies are apple cider vinegar, alum, and baking soda.
What's the Difference Between a Canker Sore and a Cold Sore?
To be able to treat a canker sore, you need to know how to determine whether it is a canker sore or a cold sore. A cold sore typically begins as several smaller blisters that grow into one large sore while a canker sore forms individually. Also, a canker sore is typically yellow or white-gray in the center with a red border.
Should I Use Antibiotics?
Many doctors prescribe antibiotics for canker sores, but the problem is that they only offer temporary relief. Additionally, antibiotics can initiate a treatment cycle that makes the sore a recurrent issue. Also, you could become resistant to that antibiotic with repeated use, making it a poor choice to use for a more serious ailment in the future.
What Are the Top Home Remedies for Canker Sores?
Natural treatments, on the other hand, actually heal the sore and prevent reoccurrence. Three of the best natural home remedies are apple cider vinegar, alum, and baking soda. These treatments eliminate the cause of the condition and prevent it from returning.
Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV restores the normal pH in the body, which is one contributing factor to canker sores. Also, ACV carries a number of nutrients that restore health as well. Organic, raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is recommended.
Read reviews from Earth Clinic readers who have successfully used ACV for canker sores here.
A bitter compound typically found in the spice section, alum helps soothe a canker sore quickly. While you'll want to rinse the taste out of your mouth, be sure to keep the alum on the sore for at least 2-3 minutes for best results.
Baking Soda
Baking soda (called sodium bicarbonate outside the USA) offers the same effect as alum. It naturally cleanses the sore and relieves pain. Create a paste using baking soda and water and apply it directly to the sore, leaving it on for 2-3 minutes and then rinsing.
Whether you frequently get canker sores or this is your first experience, try one of these natural treatment options and let us know how it works for you.
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Appeals panel sides with CBS over Super Bowl fine
(CBS/AP) PHILADELPHIA - The battle over the 2004 Super Bowl's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" is still going on.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld its finding that the Federal Communications Commissions acted improperly in fining CBS over the fleeting exposure of Janet Jackson's breast during that year's halftime show.
Pictures: Janet Jackson
Pictures: Justin Timberlake
A three-judge panel from 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia ruled that the FCC improperly assessed a $550,000 fine against the network over the incident, which lasted just over half a second.
During the Super Bowl performance in Houston, Justin Timberlake ripped off Jackson's bustier, briefly exposing her breast and a silver sunburst "shield" covering her nipple. In arguments last year, the FCC argued that CBS should have been aware the performers might add shock value to the act.
"CBS had a duty to investigate," FCC lawyer Jack Lewis argued.
The network countered that regulators were now trying to apply different standards to words and images despite previously excusing fleeting instances of both.
The Supreme Court last year ordered the appeals panel to reconsider its 2008 decision, citing a ruling in a Fox television-led challenge, when it said the FCC could threaten fines over the use of a single curse word on live TV.
In the majority opinion, 3rd Circuit Judge Marjorie Rendell wrote that the Fox opinion did nothing to undermine the earlier decision on the CBS fine and, in fact, confirms the appeals panel's ruling.
The FCC "arbitrarily and capriciously departed from its prior policy excepting fleeting broadcast material" in assessing the fine, Rendell wrote.
The same panel initially sided with the network in 2008.


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The Williams Sound Digi-Wave systems are designed to provide all functions necessary for simultaneous interpretation of up to 14 languages where a floor, or common language is used. An unlimited number of listener's can select their language. Also consider the New DWS INT 400 System.
Digi-Wave Language Interpretation Systems
Digi-Wave Accessories and Replacement Parts
All About Digi-Wave for language interpretation
Williams Sound offers communication technology to help meet the challenge of your language interpretation application – whether at school, in a house of worship or in a courtroom. Digi-Wave offers portable solutions for small- to medium-size group venues – including presentation-style conferences, meetings and worship services.
The DLT 300 Transceiver features full-duplex capability, supporting up to four simultaneous talkers in two-way mode, and up to six simultaneous talkers in intercom mode. Slim, lightweight, and simple to set up and use. One- or two-way operation offers flexibility in an array of applications. The transceiver can operate 15 simultaneous channels in interpretation mode, support 4 simultaneous groups in two-way mode, allow a maximum of 4 simultaneous talkers in 2-way mode, and a maximum of 6 simultaneous talkers in Intercom Mode. With the push of a button, users can access two-way communication for immediate interaction or Q&A. The DLT 300 is capable of transmitting and receiving digital modulated signals up to 200 ft outdoors and up to 400 ft indoors to other DLT 300 transceivers or DLR-360 receivers. Operating on the 2.4GHz ISM band the DLT 300 has a high resistance to RF interference and can be used in most countries around the world. Patented frequency-hopping software greatly reduces interference potential. An LCD displays current set-up, battery life, time and RF strength. All controls are on the front panel and also provide access to change set-up. The DLT 300 transceiver is equipped with a built-in microphone and speaker. Two 3.5 mm mono jacks can accommodate external headset microphones such as MIC 100, MIC 044 2P single muff or MIC 068 dual muff headset microphone. Other listening options include headphones, earbuds or neckloop. It has built-in rechargeable batteries with 14 hours of use after a 4 hour charge. Each DLT includes a charger but it can also be charged with any iPod/iPhone USB charging cable.
The DLR 360 Receiver (right) is capable of receiving digital signals up to 200 ft outdoors and up to 400 ft indoors from DLT 300 transceivers. The DLR 360 receiver is for listen-only applications and very simple to set up and use. Features include automatic mode selection and shut-off. A large LCD displays channel, volume, battery level and RF signal strength. It receives up to two presenters simultaneously during team presentations and can be used with earphones, headphones, neckloop or the built-in speaker. Add any quantity of receivers for larger groups. Power will automatically shut off after approximately one minute when not operating with other compatible devices. The DLR 360 can be powered by two AAA alkaline batteries (BAT 010-2) or two NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries (BAT 022-2).
The Digi-Wave Dock DWD 102 offers an innovative extension to the Digi-Wave two-way wireless communication system. It provides a simple, flexible way to connect the portable Digi-Wave systems to other fixed systems. The connection begins when a Digi-Wave transceiver or receiver is simply plugged into the Dock. The Dock provides continuous power and/or charging for two Digi-Wave devices, and has separate audio inputs and outputs in each of its bays (double click on image for full rear display).
The optional CHG 1012 12-bay drop-in charger (right) can charge multiple DLTs and DLR at the same time. The CHG 1012 can charge up to 12 units (any combination of DLT and DLR units) over the course of a five-hour time span. The battery status and charge indication is provided on the LED display. The CHG 1012 PRO (double click image on right) includes a carry case so it conveniently can store a complete system. The chargers are powered by external universal power supplies for 90-240 VAC input. US 110 volt power plug is standard. Other plug types may be available at an additional charge. A two-bay charger CHG 102 (left) is also available. It is ideal for personal systems with on DLT transceiver and DLR receiver. Although all DLT transceivers are supplied with individual chargers, the CHG 102 charger may be more convenient for applications with two or more DLT's are being used on a daily basis.


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Reasonable Faith
Some philosophy can help establish the truth of Christianity.
Some people claim believing in God is unreasonable, but the truth is that not believing in Him is actually unreasonable.
Hebrews 3:4
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Philosophy Can Be Helpful
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The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say ~J.R.R. Tolkien The Fellowship of the Ring
I was there the minute Kyle was born, ready to help him on his journey and now he is a pre-teenager, hitting the twelve year mark! Our little man will be in the junior high this year, the big seventh grade. He has reached another mile marker on the road of life. I'm going to go out on a limb and speak for Kyle, but I think he had another great birthday. His usual month long celebration turned into a month-and-a-half long jubilee. Only Kyle!
Giving Kyle his fist birthday gift of the year, I sent him to Lego Camp at Saint Vincent College for a week, Bricks 4 Kidz, Kyle's Lego Camp Birthday Surprise!. That was at the end of June, then not long after, Nicole took Kyle for a week long road trip throughout the New England states during the 'Aunt Nikki and Kyle's Week of Fun!' That Saturday they got back, two Saturday's ago on July twentieth, we celebrated Kyle's twelfth birthday. From what Nicole told me, Kyle laid out his cloths the night before and instructed my sister to be up by 5:00 am so they could get on the road. He woke up that morning extremely energetic and wanted to get a move on the day to get back. My guess, he knew he was getting more Legos and he was keeping his eye on the prize.
Kyle is certainly a leader and a visionary, even on his birthday. He knew how he wanted it to unfold and he was not shy about giving instructions. Example, he told my mom that he wanted each of the dogs and my cat to be wearing a balloon. He wanted balloons at the end of the driveway and he wanted the living-room to be filled with balloons. He got that idea from me last year. For his Lego birthday party, besides making a Lego cake, I filled the living-room with balloons so when he woke up that morning, he was walking into an explosion of celebration. We didn't quite make it that far this year, but we did strategically place balloons all around the house and on the property.
Last year, I was specifically instructed to make the cake and it was to be a Lego theme, however this year he didn't seem to be that concerned over the cake. Instead of going to extremes, everyone agreed on a classic, ice-cream cake from Dairy Queen, since we haven't had one in a while. Always a favorite during the summer heat (heck I'd eat ice-cream cake all year long).
When Nicole and Kyle were heading home, he called so many times we lost track. He wanted to follow-up on the birthday decorating and to ensure the gifts were ready for him when he walked in the door. He was also giving us his ETA. What a stinker, always managing and overlooking even the smallest details!
Once they made it to Derry, Kyle called and said, in the most distraught voice, "We're in Derry! Oooh, I think we have another hour to go!" I think my sister was teasing him a bit, because Derry is only about fifteen minutes away. Although I will admit when Kyle has his mind set on a goal within his reach, he is one focused bugger!
It was a fun day, he didn't want to do anything except build his Legos. Naturally, since he's on his The Lord of the Rings kick, he got The Lord of the Rings The Tower of Orthanc, which stands a couple of feet tall; and he got The Lord of the Rings The Council of Elrond; and to top it off for a little variety he got the Galaxy Squad Galactic Titan. I should say he was all set! Mom had the gifts wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper. She asked me if she should get birthday themed paper and I said, "Na, he doesn't care, as long as they're wrapped." Yes, Kyle has even told us that all gifts must be wrapped! Once I asked him, "Don't you think you are getting too old for that?" His response, "Umm No!" Point taken, enough said.
After we did the traditional lighting of the birthday candles, and belted out the birthday song, we did force Kyle to give us the condensed version of his road trip with his Aunt Nikki before we lost him to the Legos. Seeing Kyle so happy, truly makes us all happy! He had a great trip and came back to a perfect birthday, hanging with the family and building Legos!
Happy Birthday Kyle! I hope your day is filled with birthday fun and you have another great journey all year!


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Serve it warm as a dessert wine with some dark chocolate. Or before dinner to set the mood of your party!
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Varsity Tigers first at home track meet
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- Published on 06 April 2019
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The varsity boys Tiger track team claimed first place at their home meet Thursday, March 28. The Tigers swept the 110 meter hurdles at the Mount Vernon meet.
Cameron Foster, center, was first, Eli Buchanan, at right, was second, and Andrew Huddleston, at left was third. See the April 4 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more photos and a listing of other athletes placing at the meet.


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USA Volleyball High Performance
High Performance will accept video tryouts (girls for indoor; boys/girls for beach) beginning Monday, April 6.
- Indoor High Performance (girls) video submission information
- Beach High Performance (boys and girls) video submission information
For a full list of HP cancellations please see our link: USAV COVID-19
The confirmed 2020 schedule of Indoor High Performance tryouts is now available on our tryouts page.
2020 High Performance training programs are listed on Beach Training Program and Indoor Training Program tabs.
USAV High Performance Parent Handout 2020
Indoor Boys | Indoor Girls | Beach Boys & Girls
USAV HP Player Medical Release Form
SAFESPORT NOTE : As of June 2019: If your athlete is 18 years of age OR turning 18 years of age on the day of their tryout, they will need to complete ALL modules of SafeSport training in order to participate. This will also be true for all 2020 High Performance training programs.
Please know, all SafeSport modules MUST be accessed through Webpoint.
Link to Webpoint: https://webpoint.usavolleyball.org/wp15/intralock/login.asp
Please email us at email@example.com and email@example.com with any questions.
USA Volleyball High Performance encompasses identification, evaluation, training, development, and international competition across all three disciplines (beach, indoor and sitting) of volleyball, building a National Pipeline to the podium. The mission of High Performance is to identify, train and develop elite athletes and coaches to build a sustainable pipeline of future Olympians and Paralympians. High Performance bridges the gap between our Senior U.S. National Teams and high potential athletes.
The High Performance National Team "Pipeline" is for volleyball athletes who aspire to reach the elite level of their sport and is intended to grow the pool of talented young players who may someday compete for a spot on the U.S. National and Olympic Teams.


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My cousin is on his way to Germany for a week and asked for some advice on being "cyber safe" while there. In other words, how can he stay connected with people and email but not become a victim of malicious software? Here are a few tips:
– Assume that every public computer everywhere – whether at an airport, cybercafé or the hotel business center – is infected with malware and will record your every keystroke. For this reason it's best to avoid using public computers if you can. That said, googling "the word for hospital in Arabic" or "toxicity of tarantulas" is pretty harmless. Bouncing over to check gmail, on the other hand, can be a huge mistake. Particularly if you use your gmail password anywhere else (because once a password/user name combination is discovered by criminals, it can be easily and automatically plugged into thousands of other websites to see if it works). Or, if you use gmail to receive account statements, internet orders or banking validation codes. Once cybercriminals hack your account, they will sift through emails seeking these things.
– If your kids like to play computer games, and they use the PCs at the hotel do to it, remind them as well: it's best not to check or send personal email from those machines. If they insist on doing so, at least remind them to be sure to log out when they are finished.
– Before you leave the US, consider setting new passwords for sites you will be using and then change them again when you return.
– Whenever possible, use only the most "exclusive" and secured wifi services available. That means, the routers which require passwords or user-specific details (like a room number and name). In particular, if you have a choice between the hotel wifi (many charge a small fee or at least a password) and a wifi in a large public area which requires no password, there are likely to be fewer criminals on the secure network. There are two reasons for this: first, there are always more criminals where you have more people, and second because in open networks each device is only identified by a generic, temporarily assigned IP address so there's no way for cyber sleuths to determine who exactly was on the network (for example, stealing data) even if we learn later that a certain crime was committed on a specific day and at a specific time.
A final tip: don't forget that 80% of convicted burglars admitted to using social websites to scout potential victims. It's safer to post your diary of the trip after you return, and children should be reminded of the same. If you can't help sharing the blow-by-blow, at least include regular references to your SEAL team buddy and his Rottweilers who will be housesitting while you're away. Have safe travels and if you're interested in more details on how exactly data is stolen from a wireless network, see this Deeper Dive.
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After a bus ride and a scary train, you're finally in Zagreb at 7 o-clock in the evening in the pitch dark – this was in no way how you would have like to arrive in an Eastern European country. At the border of Slovenia a policeman threatens to fine you both 400 Euros each for not having stamps from the other countries you've visited. After you blatantly point out that this can't be the case as no one else has asked for your passports, he simply walks off. Later on, Greg tells you that this guy was just a crook cop trying to score 800 Euros off naïve travellers. Despite your massive prejudice for Eastern Europe (wars, genocide, poor economics etc.) you're surprise to find that everyone you come across is warm and friendly (apart from THAT guy). You manage to get lost on the way to the hostel only once, and when you eventually find the old building you're greeted with a darling, black puppy! This easily puts Zagreb as the best welcome you've had on your trip.
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Travel Tips Part 20: Rome, Italy
Your personal ideas of Rome have all unfortunately been stemmed from watching too many cheesy, Hollywood movies: you picture streets lined with cafes inhabiting smoking Italians, couples kissing in front of pretty monuments, and a whole heap of history you're yet to look into. These expectations are instantly fulfilled as you walk the streets to meet up with the gorgeous Alessia – a bubbly Italian girl you met in Norway who has graciously allowed you to stay in her flat. After almost getting scammed out of change at the manky subway station, you find Alessia's flat is on the doorstep to the Vatican – convenient! You meet Alessia on the street and walk to her gorgeous apartment: each part of the flat is covered in books, sculptures and paintings instantly making you feel at home – or rather the home you'd like to have when you eventually move out.
Travel Tips Part 19: Florence, Italy.
Anyone who's ever spent time in Florence has had nothing but great stories of this beautiful town, so you're excited to stay a couple of nights to explore. You arrive in the late morning, find your hostel, and are greeted by the lovely Jonathon – the owner of Dany House. He greets you with kisses and watered-down Tuscan wine – a fantastic way to start the next leg of your trip. After showing you places to go on the map, you put your gear in your rooms before setting off in search for a decent tattoo shop. Mik has a specific design she's wanted to get for a while, and Florence has a good rep for tattoo artists. You find an address online, and with your trusty map you start hunting. Along the way towards the river, you're blown away by the old architecture, the balconies and the smells emitting from the bakeries and cafes. Everything just looks so…Italian! (Funny that).
Travel Tips Part 18: Bologna, Italy.
Bologna is a small town that you're stopping by the on way to Roma. You picked the town by its recommendation from the Lonely Planet website: it's one of the oldest cities in the world, and the culinary capital of Italy. Unfortunately, seeing as it's such a small town, you were unable to find a cheap hostel close to the centre of town, so you instead booked a 2 star hotel 15 minutes out of town. This decision turns out to be exactly what you needed after the debacle in Milano: you have a private double room with your own bathroom, free breakfast and towels, and even a small gym downstairs! Of course you have no intention of going to the gym, but the idea is nice! After having a shower and throwing your clothes about the room (because you can), you take a bus into town in search for food. Bologna being one of the world's oldest cities has buildings and cathedrals dating back to the medieval age. The cobblestoned streets grow more and more narrow, each holding a niche boutique or a dingy looking café. After purchasing some presents for friends back home, you walk in search for a specific restaurant recommended to you by the receptionist at the hotel.
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Travel Tips Part 17: Milano, Italy.
Note to the reader: I am unable to tell the entire story of our trip to Milano without first informing you of the previous 24 hours before we arrived. The story takes place in Barcelona…
Travel Tips Part 16: Sevilla, Spain
Sevilla is one of those small towns you'd had never heard of if your lovely cousin hadn't so heartily recommended it. You arrive on the Spanish Christmas day – a day where all the shops are closed, and the streets are littered with candy and roaming Spaniards. As soon as you arrive you feel instantly relaxed being away from a capital city and those pesky tourists. You check in, buy some smokes (4 Euros!!!) and go for a walk around the winding streets. Hungry from a day of trains, you stop at a restaurant and sit down to traditional Spanish tapas: potatoes with aioli, a salad of peppers, cooked spinach and chickpeas, and a flamenco roll for Mik – ham wrapped in chicken. After drinking your red wine with lemonade, you dive into the delicious food at hand, pausing only to savour the tastes in your mouth. Despite this feast, you can't help but buy homemade gelato from the tiny shop next door. You have a traditional Sevillian gelato made out of sweet bread and olive oil, and a scoop of fig cheesecake ice-cream. Salivating yet?
Travel Tips Part 15: Barcelona, Spain
You're travelling to Spain; a land of culture, food, music and wonderful architecture. On the train from the peak of Spain to Barcelona, you are stuck for one hour and a half with an Australian family from Queensland. You begin by chatting with the husband and wife, before their hellish 3 year old son pipes up. What starts out to be adorable banter between you three, soon turns into an hour and a half of loud, piercing chats with a spoilt child. Whenever his parents ask him to kindly keep his voice down, the little brute resembling Damien from The Omen, would lash out his fists at his parents, and tell them to be quiet. The experience further reinforces your objection to motherhood.


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Fly tipping
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Fly-tipping, is the illegal dumping of rubbish or waste on land not licensed to receive it and is considered a serious crime.
Dumping rubbish is illegal and dangerous and can be detrimental to the appearance of your neighbourhood.
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act deals with many of the problems affecting the quality of our local environment and includes sections on nuisance and abandoned vehicles, litter, graffiti, waste, noise and dogs.
How do I report fly-tipping?
If you see items that have been fly-tipped, contact us and we'll investigate further.
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"[amidst the maelstrom of the campaign] we're always measuring our progress by how our kids are doing. And I think, in that way, we're probably not unlike most parents. We're as good as our kids are. If they're happy and whole, they're feeling confident and loved, and they're doing well in school and they have friends, and, you know, they have a sense of centredness about themselves, then I feel like whatever else is happening, it doesn't really matter."
I have to admit that until I became a parent, words such as that were just truisms. I think they would remain so for most people until they are cemented by personal experience.
The emphasised words could be construed two ways. On one reading, the parent is feeling good if the children are feeling good. Another interpretation, my preferred, is that the outcomes for the children reflect how successful the parents are at parenting.
Of course, it's not as simple as that. Children are not interchangeable, malleable material. They all come with their own challenges, and some are clearly far more challenging than others.
Still, it's immensely rewarding to witness positive outcomes that you can, at least in part, take some credit for. Or that, in your absence, outcomes could have been notably worse.
Parenting calls for a great amount of time, effort and personal engagement. But the returns - affirmations of one's efforts - can be commensurately great.
8-May-09 Afterthought: I am also reminded of the Roberto Benigni film Life Is Beautiful where, during the second world war, a father manages to shield his son from the external ravages for as long as possible, by making it seem like a game. That shelter is very meaningful to younger children, and while children need to be brought gently into the world, childhood is best when it's a happy, secure treasure.


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Many people join the Armed Forces to gain valuable skills, training, and personal growth. The opportunities need not end when it's time to return to civilian life. In exchange for serving our country, several programs help veterans transition to new roles as owners of their own small businesses.
For example, the U.S. Small Business Administration has partnered with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, and other resource partners to create the Boots to Business (boots2business.org). This program provides transitioning service members the knowledge, tools and resources they need to evaluate opportunities and become successful entrepreneurs.
Following its successful launch in 2012, Boots to Business aims to make the nuts and bolts of starting and growing a business to the 250,000 service members from all branches of the military that transition each year.
For veteran entrepreneurs who need financing, the SBA's Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative offers loans of up to $500,000 to start or grow a small business via a nationwide network of participating lenders. Patriot Express loans feature the SBA's lowest business loan interest rates—generally 2.25 percent to 4.75 percent over prime depending upon the loan's size and maturity—as well as an expedited approval turnaround time. The loan can be used for most business purposes, including start-up, expansion, equipment purchases, working capital, inventory, or business-occupied real-estate purchases.
To help veteran-owned businesses connect with public- and private-sector customers for their products and services, there's the Department of Veterans Affairs' http://www.vetbiz.gov. The site also includes a database listing businesses more than 51-percent owned by veterans or service-connected disabled veterans—a valuable tool for promoting your new business to potential federal and private-sector customers.
And don't forget the Veteran Fast Launch Initiative. This collaboration of SCORE and the Wal-Mart Foundation provides provide veterans and active duty military members (plus spouses and immediate family members with free or significantly discounted business start-up resources such as software and business services (provided by major corporate partners); scholarships to attend SCORE small business start-up workshops; Web-based workshops, tools, templates, and white papers; and, of course, access to SCORE's mentoring program.
Veterans and civilians alike can profit from the extensive small business resources offered by Raleigh SCORE. We provide free, confidential business mentoring and training workshops to small business owners. To schedule a free appointment with our experienced counselors, go to http://raleigh.score.org, or call us at 919-856-4739.


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Most rattan furniture has been treated against termites and ants so you will not have to stress about whether or not it will last. Not only will you save time, and cash, but you'll also feel secure knowing that you've made a smart selection in your acquisition. Any method you look at it buying a rattan living space set or rattan bedroom set for your personal is something you should consider.
Wrap-around doors that are double-hinged swing out to 270 degrees, which must propel you to place the armoire in a location that permits the large swing. Various other armoires that come with doors that move into the armoire itself are an excellent option if you're brief on space.
A sound rest is essential part great and healthy living. Next to a good sumptuous supper, what we take pleasure in is a good evening's rest. A great evening's rest keeps us awake and inform all throughout the day.
Prior to getting a silk duvet, see to it you know exactly what kind of silk has been stuffed in. If it is long fiber variety of mulberry silk then you can rest assured you are taking a great item. There are other kinds of silk material made use of however none will provide you the comfort like long fiber mulberry silk. That might be the reason why these are more pricey than others. Less expensive variety of silk duvets would invariably be filled with silk and polyester and sometimes sliced strand silk.
Bed rooms have actually become sanctuaries for lots of, particularly teenagers. A teens space is their socialize, their enjoyment area and a place they go when they wish to be alone. Their space ought to reflect their style and be as relaxed and comfy as practical. Teens like to entertain and have friends over and they typically congregate in their bed rooms. Why not provide your teen a room they can reveal off. Much like our houses, teenagers will reveal pride in their spaces, particularly if they are embellished to their tastes. Teen sets are a great way to clean the space while including style and style. Teens spend many of their time in their bed rooms when they are personal, whether they are on their computers, researching or doing homework or just merely talking with a friend. Provide them a room that they can be proud of. Provide them a pleasing teen bedroom set. end users will both be delighted that purchasers did.


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Carrigadrohid Castle, County Cork
From The Illustrated Dublin Journal, Volume 1, Number 19, January 11, 1862
THE Castle of Carrigadrohid is situated within three miles of Macroom, to the east, in the county of Cork, and province of Munster. It is built on a steep rock which rises in the middle of the river Lee, and its erection is attributed to one of the M'Carthy family; but this is disputed, and some affirm that it was built by the O'Learys, who held possession of it for a long time: others say it was built to please Lady O'Carroll, who was married to one of the M'Carthys, and who selected this beautiful and romantic spot for her residence. However, judging from the ruins, the castle seems to be of comparatively modern structure, by its square and gabled turrets; yet we cannot but admire the taste of the lady who pitched upon the wild rock of Carrigadrohid for the site of a castle. It commands the passage of the bridge over the Lee; and this castle and bridge were taken and retaken by the contending parties during the wars of 1641. It was then a noted pass.
The Lee, or Ley, river extends from Macroom to Cork, a distance of twenty miles, and runs through a great part of the county of Cork, by Macroom, Crookstown, Carrigadrohid, and Cork.
The Lee is supposed to be the Luvius of Ptolemy, and rises in that highly wild and romantic spot called the Lough Gougane Barra, which is deemed one of the greatest curiosities in the country. Gougane Barra, or the hermitage of St. Barra, or Finbar, is traditionally allowed to have been the hermitage of that Saint, before he founded the Cathedral of Cork.


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The battle for the open Web may be upon us, but it's also impossible to win — a quagmire that puts even the ill-fated "War on Terrorism" to shame. At least, that is the craggy conclusion I keep tripping over with each step I take down the jagged path of Internet openness.
This is not to say that we Netizens should lay down arms and wave our white flags. Rather, we must accept the hardships that lay ahead, and realize that victory in this Game of Cyberspace looks nothing like a clean fight with a definitive end. Entrenched interests lie in wait at every pass. Double agents abound. Allies in the fracas to keep the Internet free have opposing goals. Even getting a handle on this obstacle-strewn battlefield can be complex.
As Lawrence Lessig, a law professor at Harvard University and one of the open Internet's most decorated veterans, explains, the Internet is separated into three "layers," each of which has unique inherent characteristics, and thus different vulnerabilities.
At the Internet's "core" is an end-to-end design, says Lessig, which was intentionally built to be entirely neutral, so that its purpose would not be constrained. Just as any car may drive down a highway, so too may any packet of data travel across the network of the Internet.
"If we can think of the network as built in layers, then the end-to-end design was created by a set of protocols implemented at the middle layer — what we might call the logical or code layer of the Internet," wrote Lessig in Foreign Policy back in 2001. "Below the code layer is a physical layer (computers and the wires that link them). Above the code layer is a content layer (material that gets served across the network)."
At each of these levels, battles for control are under way. Let's start from the bottom layer and move up from there.
Open Internet vs. Open Internet
The physical layer of the Internet is owned by a tight cabal of powerful corporations that includes behemoths like AT&T and Verizon Communications. During the 1990s, when most Internet users logged on through telephone lines, the U.S. government declared that the companies that controlled this physical layer could not control the types of technologies that connected to their lines. This allowed modems, rather than telephones, to connect computer users to the growing Internet.
This guarantee of neutrality diminished with the rise of broadband Internet access, which is controlled by an entirely different set of government rules. In an attempt to re-level the playing field, the Federal Communications Commission established a set of Net neutrality rules, which mandate that the companies controlling the physical layer of the Internet may not block access to devices, nor may they throttle access speeds as they please.
As you may already know, the FCC's Net neutrality rules — established under the ethos of "preserving the open Internet" — have come under intense fire. The broadband industry argues that the FCC has no jurisdiction over the broadband Internet, and therefore; its Net neutrality rules are invalid.
But it is not just companies like Verizon going after Net neutrality; some of the same people who claim to fight for the "open Internet" also say that the FCC's rules are unconstitutional, since Congress has not yet awarded the agency the power to impose such rules. The anti-neutrality crowd mostly includes libertarian groups, like TechFreedom, The Competitive Enterprise Institute, and the Cato Institute, as well as politicians like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and his father, Rep. Ron Paul.
In their eyes, "Internet freedom" means allowing businesses to do as they please with the Web — free market, unabated by government regulation. This "open Internet" philosophy, while more clear cut, often opposes the "open Internet" philosophy espoused by the FCC and Internet evangelists, like TCP/IP creator Vint Cerf, who sees government regulation as a positive force when it is used to protect citizens' from fettered access to the Internet.
This disagreement over the definition of the "open Internet" came into full view recently with the publication of two versions of a "Declaration of Internet Freedom." The first version, proposed by a group of more than 90 organizations that includes Free Press, Mozilla, the ACLU, and the Center for Democracy and Technology, cited "universal access to fast and affordable networks" as one of its five primary principles. On the same day, TechFreedom and The Competitive Enterprise released their own "Declaration of Internet Freedom," and criticized the former for "enshrining particular consumer preferences."
So even those who claim to fight for the "open Internet" can't agree what that ideal means. The lines between these two factions were blurred during the fight over SOPA and PIPA because everyone (aside from the entertainment industry) agreed that the legislation was bad for the Internet ecosystem, businesses and users included. But new battles, like the fight over Net neutrality, expose the cracks in the "open Internet" movement.
Code layer
Moving up Lessig's ladder, we arrive at the code layer, which is also under attack. Certain member states of the United Nations want to transfer the governing power of the Internet from nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations like the Internet Engineering Task Force, which sets Web standards, to the International Telecommunications Union, an arm of the UN. Unlike on the physical layer, the "open Internet" camps and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are all in agreement: Governments like Russia and China, which have a history of clamping down on both business and citizens, should not have more say in how the Internet operates, which is what would presumably happen if the ITU gains more power.
Walled off
Finally, we arrive at the top layer of the Internet: the Web itself. Here, we have an inconceivable mishmash of sides. In the U.S. and much of the world, the Web is more or less open and free. Anyone can make a website or service and make it available on the Web. In turn, anyone can visit nearly any website. When many people think of the "open Internet," I would guess that this layer is mostly what they have in mind.
Here too the ideal of openness faces enemies. SOPA and PIPA were an example of an attempt to close the Web, by blocking access to foreign websites accused of copyright infringement through the use of DNS-blocking, a function that happens at the code level. Other types of content, like child pornography, are also forbidden on this level — though few if any "open Internet" warriors will seriously challenge this area of blockage.
The most dangerous enemy here, however, may be the rise so-called walled garden. Services like Facebook have built their own barriers. But the rise of the mobile Web and services that are only accessible through self-contained apps pose their own threat to the openness of the Web. Apple further exacerbates this problem by tightly controlling which apps may be made available through its App Store. The benefit of a walled garden is that the information therein poses less of a risk to users. The threat is that someone besides the users themselves — companies like Apple — have the control.
Last word
I would love to offer a simple, end-all solution to this problem. But obviously, I cannot. The battle for the open Internet and the open Web is far more complex than simply pushing back against bad bills like SOPA. You must decide which principles you stand for, and understand that those fighting for the "open Internet" might not be taking a stand for the same philosophy you believe.
The path forward is as jumbled, shadowy, and curved as life itself. The only thing any of us can do now is to grab a good flashlight, slap on a pair of boots, and muster the will to go on.
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I have at the moment Canon 5D Mark II and Olympus E-P1 cameras. I am however not so sure if I am going to keep my E-P1. At least I need some fast lens for it and Panasonic 20/1.7 could be a very nice option. I am having the kit zoom (14-42/3.5-5.6) and Panasonic 45-200 mm lenses and they are quite slow ones. And I want to shoot without a flash also indoors, and it is quite dark here in Finland in the winter time so not so much available light around.
There is also another annoying thing with the E-P1 – the slow AF. It is almost impossible to use it effectively in low light conditions. And I mean in normal indoor lighting which is not a problem for many other cameras. Because of these shortcomings I have thought of some options:
– To sell my Sigma 150/2.8 Macro (Canon) because I am not so much into real macro photography, usually I shoot close-ups. Then I could buy Pana 20/1.7 lens for my E-P1. But this will not solve the AF problem.
– To sell my E-P1 together with the both lenses and buy a new camera or buy a new lens for the 5D2. Pana GF1 has a better and faster AF than E-P1 but no in-body IS. What I need is the decent ISO performance, so the ISO should be usable still at 1600.
There are some interesting cameras around. The GF1 as I already mentioned but it is quite close to my E-P1 (except the AF). Canon G11 or S90 (but they are P/S cameras with not so good ISO). Ricoh GRD III (very interesting camera with a nice prime lens but ISO 1600 is not very good).
I am not sure yet which way to go. In P/S cameras I am irritated by the very wide DoF and poor ISO performance, but they are very handy to use. I think we can't find a camera which has all (or even most of them) the features I am looking after.
Maybe it will be the Ricoh GRD III because I have seen so many stunning photos shot with it. But I am not sure at all if it will solve my indoor shooting problems (frankly I think it will not). Blaah, too much to ponder!


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Chester Watson Finds Peace on the Plains for New "40 Acres" Video
"Someone tell Adidas to hit my line."
Continuing to support his criminally-slept-on 2018 album Project 0, Miami-bred lyricist Chester Watson revisits the recently-released project for a new visual in support of Project 0 standout "40 Acres."
Opening up about the record itself, Watson says that "40 Acres" is a breakdown of "different elements of black pain, and of black suffering that have been ignored or muffled to some extent." The song is produced by German beatsmith Tufu, who Watson describes as "super mellow" and one of his "top five" favorite producers.
"I levitate, bumping Wu-Tang, rolling dank / Watching Kevin Gates interviews for the inspiration as of late," Watson raps on "40 Acres." "Need land just to build a place to get away / Every day there's a parade / Everybody smoking J's / Only two regulations / No cops and no fake shit."
"It took a while for this video to actually come together. The homie and co-director Franco aka 99Visuals helped me bring the vision I had in mind to life as well as incorporating his style," Chester Watson explains, explaining the "40 Acres" visual. "I had to rock the very exclusive Mark Gonzales Aloha Super Adidas. As a skater and fan getting this shoe was hella important to me, and as a shoe collector it became a grail of mine. I Love Ugly, the brand, is the fam so all of the fits were straight ilu. Also someone tell Adidas to hit my line."
You can check out Chester Watson's 99Visuals-directed "40 Acres" video above. Protect 0 is currently available via POW Recordings, and can be streamed below.


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The International Energy Agency on Tuesday cut its oil demand growth forecast for 2014 for a number of reasons, not the least of which is a weaker global economic outlook than previously thought and lower oil supplies in the second quarter.
But even though the world won't need as much oil this year as IEA earlier thought, that doesn't mean it won't need more crude from OPEC.
And that could be a bit of a problem given that OPEC likely will have to depend on stable supplies from countries like Libya and Iraq to reach what the IEA sees as the call for the remainder of 2014.
In its latest monthly oil report, IEA raised the call on OPEC by a combined 400,000 b/d for the third and fourth quarters to 30.8 million b/d. This compares with previous forecasts of 30.7 b/d and 30.5 million b/d, respectively. For 2015, the call has been raised by 100,000 b/d to 29.9 million b/d.
OPEC provided the lion's share of the world's output growth in July, raising its output by 300,000 b/d to 30.44 million b/d, IEA said. "Global supply was up 230,000 b/d in July to 93 million b/d, with higher OPEC output offsetting slightly lower non-OPEC supply," the agency said.
But IEA warned that there is an "ominous" gathering of geopolitical clouds in OPEC countries.
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The Sunni insurgency in Iraq has so far caused next to no disruption to oil supplies. The loss of the Baiji refinery to Islamic State fighters meant Iraq produced less oil in July than it did in June, but otherwise operations in the south of Iraq continue as normal.
And apart from a couple of small fields being shut in, oil production in the northern region of Kurdistan is also continuing as normal.
In Libya, things are looking up too. Exports have resumed from the port of Ras Lanuf and that should free up storage and allow fields to ramp up production.
The head of Austria's OMV, Gerhard Roiss, looked very pleased to announce on Tuesday that the company had started lifting cargoes from Libya again. But as ever, there is no guarantee that Libya's fragile oil recovery will hold.
But with oil prices at nine-month lows, the risks represented by Iraq and Libya do not seem to be of concern to the market.
"While the situation across these key producer countries remains more at risk than ever, the market appears confident that OPEC can deliver the production increase needed from it to meet rising demand expected in the second half of the year," IEA said.
In fact, OPEC's crude supply in July hit a five-month high, as a boost from Saudi Arabia to 10 million b/d and a tentative recovery in Libyan output more than offset losses in Iraq, Iran and Nigeria.
Saudi Arabia's output in July was the highest since September. "Production rose 230,000 b/d from June levels partly due to increased domestic consumption," IEA said.
Riyadh typically boosts supply in the summer to meet higher domestic demand for crude to fuel power plants. Saudi supplies to the market, which include sales from storage, were reported at 9.66 million b/d in July, down from 9.75 million b/d in June.
So, with the market well supplied — with an oil glut even reported in the Atlantic basin — much attention has been focused on future demand growth.
IEA said it had cut its global oil demand growth forecast compared with its previous monthly report by about 300,000 b/d to 1 million b/d.
It said there were two "key, somewhat related" factors that prompted it to revise down its demand growth estimates.
"Firstly, demand growth in Q2, at 700,000 b/d, fell to its lowest level since Q1 2012. Secondly, the global macroeconomic outlook has been downgraded, with the International Monetary Fund taking three-tenths of a percentage point off its 2014 global GDP growth forecast, to 3.4%," it said.
IEA also sees lower demand growth in Russia as "additional sanctions trigger weaker economic activity dampening future oil use."
Although BP has warned that Russian sanctions could impact its business, oil services giant Schlumberger became the first major oil company to say the sanctions were having a material impact on its Russian operations.
"The sanctions are placing some restrictions on the engagement of certain people and equipment in our Russian operations which in the short term will have an impact on operational efficiency and costs in Russia," Schlumberger said Tuesday. "The financial impact of the sanctions in the third quarter is limited, and is currently estimated to be up to $0.03 of earnings per share," it said.


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The How and Why of Alternative Reproductive Tactics
One might expect evolution to favor one "best" way to mate and reproduce in a given environment. Instead, what we actually find is that many populations exhibit both continuous and discrete variation in reproductive behaviors and mating patterns. These alternative reproductive tactics can arise from a genetic polymorphism or because individuals respond plastically to an aspect of their environment or individual state. Alternative reproductive tactics are found across taxa and in both sexes. In our main study organism, the ocellated wrasse, three distinct alternative male types (ARTs) exist: 1) Large colorful 'nesting' males build nests of algae, court females, care for eggs, and attempt to prevent mating by other males. 2) Smaller 'sneaker' males attempt to join a nesting male and female during mating, but do not court females or provide care. 3) 'Satellite' males court females, chase sneakers and are tolerated by the nesting male, but sneak spawns at the nest and do not provide care. Males change types between but not within reproductive seasons; these ARTs are not determined by a simple genetic polymorphism, but fall along two pre-reproductive growth dependent life-history pathways ("sneaker then satellite" or "satellite then nesting male"). Early work focused on understanding the evolution of these alternate male tactics and describing how they differ. More recently, we have been studying the hormonal, genetic, and neural mechanisms underlying social interactions among alternative male types in this species. This research focused first on identifying the mechanisms associated with variation in social and reproductive behavior. We are now using this knowledge to measure how variation in these mechanisms contributes to the evolution and expression of reproductive traits and social interactions in this species and in comparison to other species.
Want to know more? See one of the papers listed before or a complete list HERE
Dean R, Wright AE, Marsh-Rollo SE, Nugent BM+, Kindsvater HK+, Alonzo SH, Mank JE. 2017. Sperm competition shapes gene expression and sequence evolution in the ocellated wrasse. Molecular Ecology 26: 505–518 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.13919)
Nugent BM+, Stiver KA+, Alonzo SH, Hofmann HA. 2016. Neuroendocrine profiles associated with discrete behavioral variation in Symphodus ocellatus, a species with male alternative reproductive tactics. Molecular Ecology 25: 5212-5227 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.13828)
Stiver KA +, Harris RM, Townsend JP, Hofmann HA, Alonzo SH. 2015 Neural gene expression profiles and androgen levels underlie alternative reproductive tactics in the ocellated wrasse, Symphodus ocellatus. Ethology 120:1-16 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eth.12324)
Alonzo SH, Warner RR. 2000. Female choice, conflict between the sexes and the evolution of male alternative reproductive behaviors. Evolutionary Ecology Research 2: 149-170 (http://www.evolutionary-ecology.com/issues/v02n02/ddar1136.pdf)
Henson (Alonzo) S, Warner RR. 1997. Male and female alternative reproductive behaviors in fishes: A new approach using intersexual dynamics. Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics 28: 571-92 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ecolsys.28.1.571)


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For the last twenty years, I have owned a third-party origination company/brokerage in Seattle. Throughout the years we have received hundreds of emails and letters from customers telling us how their business wouldn't be where it is today if it... read more
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Algerian army targets southern smuggling
Algiers - Fearing armed chaos in neighbouring Libya and renewed conflict in Mali, Algeria's army is shifting its focus from fighting Islamist militants at home to Sahel border smuggling that supports those militants.
The Algerian military said it had arrested more than 650 suspected smugglers on its borders with Libya, Mali and Niger since April in a campaign to tighten the largely desolate and trackless desert frontiers with the Sahel to its south.
"Algeria's army is aware that fighting terrorism in the Sahel is useless if you do not include fighting smugglers," security analyst and writer Anis Rahmani said.
Algeria, a major OPEC oil and natural gas exporter, managed to neutralise an Islamist insurgency only at the cost of thousands of lives in the 1990s and became a seasoned US ally in the fight against Sahel armed factions.
Militant attacks in Algeria are rare compared with a decade or more ago but authorities appear to be taking extra precautions against spillover from the worsening disorder in adjacent countries.
Anarchy in Libya, where two rival governments and their ex-rebel allies have fought for control since the fall of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, has focused the attention of Algeria and other North African countries to their sprawling, remote border zones.
A relapse into fighting in lawless northern Mali, where separatist and Islamist factions are active, has worried Bamako's neighbours since French troops withdrew last year after an operation to sweep out al-Qaeda-affiliated militants.
Algeria has sent thousands of troops south since it closed more than 6,000 kilometres of its borders with Mauritania, Mali, Niger and Libya in May 2014.
But it has stepped up southern operations in the last few months and increased cooperation with Tunisia on its eastern frontier, where militants operate in mountainous border areas.
The southern operation appears focused, in part, on smashing smuggling networks run by veteran Algerian militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar, who heads an alliance of Islamist fighters involved in moving contraband, an Algerian security source said.
Belmokhtar used southern Libya as the springboard for an attack on Algeria's In Amenas gas plant in 2012 during which militants seized foreign oil workers, triggering a siege that left 40 captives dead.
Smugglers arrested recently were armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles while others served as scouts infiltrating the Libyan border for armed groups, the security source said.
The army also seized weapons caches near its borders with Libya, the latest consisting of two mortars, two rocket launchers, 45 rockets and 225 kilograms of explosives and landmines, according to the Defence Ministry.
As a sign of the operation's impact, the price of illicit arms, mostly filtered in from Libya to southern Algeria, has risen, the security source said.
Smuggled items included weapons, petrol and food that are subsidised by the Algerian government.
But migrant trafficking is an especially lucrative trade with militants cashing in on Sub-Saharan Africans and Syrians trying to sneak into Libya to make the perilous trip from the Mediterranean coast to Europe.
Last summer, 200 Syrians were seized by Algerian security forces near the border with Libya as they were trying to reach Italy with the help of Libyan Islamists who had promised to smuggle them there by boat.
Although the two main armed groups still active in Algeria — al- Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Islamic State's local wing the Caliphate Soldiers — operate in remote northern areas, Algeria's army has become more concerned about threats to its southern borders.
"Algeria is the only country in the region that has the capacity to effectively patrol its borders," said Geoff Porter, a North Africa specialist at the Combating Terrorism Center in the United States.
"Even with the presence of foreign troops in northern Mali, Bamako cannot or will not enforce security along its border with Algeria. Likewise, Libya is a failed state that has no interest in border security."


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It was December, six months into my very first call as a Minister of Education, and I was in charge of making sure all of the out-of-town college students received their pre-exam care packages. I shopped for gift cards, snacks, and cozy socks. I bought and assembled the boxes. I printed the shipping labels. I taped up and took all the completed parcels to the post office. Midway through this process, I was stripped down to a tank top – in sub-freezing weather – in a Sunday School room, grumbling and sweating and wondering why the heck no one was helping me. (Spoiler alert: I didn't ask.)
I was waaaay overfunctioning. And it was neither the first nor the last time.
As it turns out, overfunctioning is a common struggle among ministers. We want to prove our competence. We hesitate to burden other people who are busy like we are by asking for help. Some of us deal with perfectionism. Others just want to go home, and it's easier and quicker in the short run to cross off the tasks ourselves. And women are culturally conditioned to do all the things. These are only some of the reasons behind the tendency to overfunction in ministry.
That's why I'm offering a workshop on overfunctioning, just in time to work on giving this default mode up for Lent (and Lenten preparations!). In this 90-minute gathering, I will define overfunctioning and connect its motivations to each Enneagram type. We will explore the implications of overfunctioning for ourselves, our loved ones, our congregations, and our successors. We'll take a look at what scripture has to say about overfunctioning. Then we'll pinpoint our signals that we're easing into overfunctioning territory, discuss multiple strategies for extricating ourselves, and design the actions we each plan to implement to keep overfunctioning at bay.
The workshop will take place via the Zoom platform on Tuesday, February 12, from 1:30-3:00 pm eastern. The cost is $15, and registration is available here. I encourage you to sign up if you:
- find yourself resentful for all the tasks that have been dumped on you,
- have no time for anything beyond church,
- are afraid – for whatever reason – to give up anything on your to-do list,
- don't know where to start with delegating, or
- feel tired all the time.
This workshop will help you see the bigger picture and adjust accordingly so that you can have a long, fruitful ministry and a flourishing life outside of the church as well.