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New Advanced Java Course from Capstone Courseware
Capstone Courseware today releases its Course 106, "Advanced Java Programming." Students with solid intermediate Java experience -- especially those who've completed Capstone's flagship Java programming Course 103 -- will find a bounty of new knowledge and skills here, from multi-threading and sockets coding to GUI development with JFC and database programming with JDBC.
The course also goes beyond the ordinary practice of simply gathering together a handful of advanced topics. Rather, the course challenges students to consider the issues of multi-tier architecture, and presents most of its topics according to this theme. Thus, after an initial module including fundamentals such as threading and object serialization, the course proceeds from "front to back," addressing the needs of presentation, business, and persistence tiers from the J2SE perspective:
Though J2EE is the better-known and more powerful platform for multi-tier development, this course shows students that J2SE is fully capable of supporting enterprise applications, especially where the complexity of J2EE development is seen as a problem. And of course JFC, RMI, and JDBC are useful for other purposes; through this course, students get excellent exposure to all three.
With this release, Capstone completes its reorganized Java curriculum, which offers different multi-week tracks for students of various backgrounds. Students can enter this course from OI's own intermediate materials or from their own Java experience or other training.


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Special motors & gearboxes
Occasionally, our customers' requirements for drive technology may deviate from the standard. If standard-gearmotors and standard motors do not meet the requirements, there are more specific solutions. In this case, it is still possible to use special motors/special motors or special gearboxes. Some manufacturers of special motors & gearboxes have specialized in such products. Which manufacturer is suitable for you and what exactly do you need? We are happy to advise you!
In most cases (about 99%) standard motors or standard geared motors are used. Here, there is great flexibility due to the high combination possibilities. Are you sure that your application cannot be realized by standard geared motors or servomotors? Please contact us! There are certain possibilities. Take advantage of our many years of experience.
But if very high power/torques in compact dimensions are required, we recommend special motors with forced cooling, water cooling or similar
Special motors Project planning
The first step is the project planning.
Wichtige Projektierungsdaten:
- Leistung
- Drehzahl
- Drehmomentenverlauf
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Depending on the application of the special motor, there are other important characteristics in addition to size, power, output speed and torque:
- spatial position
- design: foot, flange or in some cases even both.
- cooling: With or without forced cooling fan
- position of the terminal box and the cable entry / plug position
- With & without brake
- With & without speed sensor (for operating the gearmotor via frequency inverter)
- Explosion Proof?
- Temperature sensor
- solid shaft and hollow shaft?
- Aseptic geared motors (keyword: hygiene)
Special Motors Manufacturer
The KATT drive technology in Hessen (AKH) provides intelligent drive solutions for a wide variety of applications. Together with KATT we have already realized various application solutions.
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In today's business environment access control ID cards are common. Each places a single, unmistakable face to a name, an employee to a company, a person to a specific job. These are only a few of the duties associated with the expanding role of access control, and can be used in any number of small or large commercial applications.
Business owners and corporate managers need to know that their employees or site visitors are traveling into the authorized sections of the building. Access control systems are routinely integrated with video surveillance technologies, and building evacuation plans to create an increased level of worksite security and disaster preparedness.
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To cater to the varied needs of body and health supplements, we, Amvit Pharmaceuticals, were founded in year 2004. Since then we have never looked back and carved out an eminent name in the formulation and distribution of body building supplements. The supplements we offer are highly efficacious and safe in use. We are reckoned as a leading manufacturer, supplier and wholesaler of Bodybuilding Supplements, Gym Supplements, and so on. that are helpful in gaining weight, shaping the body with well-developed muscles and increasing strength. Using superior quality ingredients, these pharmaceutical products are formulated keeping in mind quality assurance standards and safety norms.
We have acquired many reputed clients in both domestic and international market because of our top-of-the-line products and skilled team members who are the real strength of our business entity. Under the able guidance of our mentor Mr. Parveen Kumar Sharma, we have witnessed the accelerated growth of our company. His vast industry experience and sharp business acumen have helped us in growing of our company. Moreover, our better quality of products, ethical business practice and timely delivery of consignments have enabled us to attain utmost client satisfaction across the Globe.


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Kiwanis International is now offering a secure, team-friendly "crowdfunding" platform that uses the power of email and social media to raise money for your service and fundraising projects. Kiwanis Gives Online will allow all of our Kiwanis sponsored club members to ask friends and family for online donations, no matter where they live.
This fundraising platform provides all donors a thank you gift: access to a private discount network, with savings of 15%, 35%, even 50% off at over 300,000 popular merchants—including local restaurants, retailers, big box stores, theme parks, hotels, auto service centers and more.
Your club leader must "activate" each fundraising event your club launches. Once this simple process is completed, your leader will receive an email from our partner, Access Fundraising, that confirms the page is active and provides detailed login information.
Review the fundraising page before it's sent out to potential donors. Please check spelling and the appropriateness of any images and videos found on the page. Lastly, ask your club leader for final approval to launch your page. Once this is done, members can start the fundraiser by sending the page link to their family and friends.
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Terrorist Financing
The Failure of Counter Measures
Nick Ridley
Chapter 1: Terrorist financing, hitherto neglected
Nick Ridley
Terrorist groups or organizations have been described as needing three essential components: men, money and munitions. The men – and women – of the organizations are prominent, if not in revealing their individual identities then in the actions they perpetrate and the public statements they circulate and their attempts to establish an empathy with certain sections of the population affected by their actions. The munitions used by the organizations are prominent in that they are the instruments which destroy buildings, damage and ruin businesses and severely wound and kill individuals by explosive impact tearing human bodies apart. The money is less high profile, and has received less attention, vigilance and counter measures. Nonetheless, it was and remains essential in order for terrorism to be perpetrated. Terrorist attacks are deemed to be inexpensive to carry out. The paradigm, or model, of inexpensive terrorism has derived from the fact that relatively simple devices, such the devices attached to the suicide bomber, or improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are indeed inexpensive to manufacture. This has proved to be entirely correct when dealing with structured organizations, such as the Palestinian organizations of the 1970s and the Algerian organizations of the 1980s, and is demonstrated in both eras by the comparative indifference of the Provisional IRA (PIRA) to outlay and expenses.
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Summer Beauty Essentials for Facial Care
Here you go, some of my summer beauty favorites for facial care. Thoroughly tested products that have made it into my list, as the vacations time is approaching and our cosmetics bags need some newcomers!
For Cleansing
Crossing over to the dark side…Just in my facial routine still, for the time being. Love that new Origins Clear Improvement Exfoliating Cleansing Powder with Active Charcoal. A well-tested alternative for acid exfoliators that in summer can leave your skin too vulnerable for pigmentation when used too often. Visibly cleaner and smooth skin, especially, if combined with the mask from the same series once a week.
For Hydration
Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate by Clinique – this one has done wonders with my skin after the dull winter period and after those sleepless nights while I was writing my thesis, being painfully aware of the work projects that were piling up. Perfect for summer, as provides all the moisture needed, being at the same time light enough.
For Sun Protection
There's no magazine or blog that won't stress the importance of sunscreen and that's one area where I don't want to be different. We all know it, ladies, from the danger of skin cancer to that nasty pigmentation. The latter being later not only difficult, but also quite expensive to get rid of. The problem I have had with sunscreens on my face is that they can feel quite unpleasant – sticky and causing a load of impurities. So it has taken me a while to test and try, till I discovered those two that I have now become quite attached to – Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF50 by The Body Shop and Avene Very High Protection Cream SPF50.Highly recommended, as are light and non-comedogenic, but giving you all the protection you need.
I will be following-up with a blog post about those beauty products that have made it into my list in terms of decorative make-up, from well-tested mascaras to lipsticks perfect for summer. Stay tuned and enjoy your summer!


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Social media's growing importance to marketing and other customer-facing activities has given rise to a new discipline with software to support it: social customer relationship management (CRM).
Social CRM is best thought of as a business strategy adding value to marketing, sales, digital commerce, customer support and other business areas, said Jenny Sussin, Principal Research Analyst at Gartner's ITL Enterprise Software group.
Or, as defined by Mark Harrington, Vice President of Marketing at Clutch and co-author of Social Business Intelligence: Reducing Risk, Building Brands & Driving Growth With Social Media, social CRM is a multidimensional way to engage customers.
It's not just about software.
So, how do you use Social CRM for authentic, relevant customer engagement and leverage insights gleaned to support the bottom line? Read on.
1. Align social CRM with your business strategy
Companies often start off with social CRM focused on things like customer engagement and building brand awareness, Sussin said. Long-term, though, its value must be grounded in business metrics such as revenue or cost savings targets aligned with business goals.
"Don't do social just to do it," Sussin stressed. "Know what you need to achieve and how social can be a part of that."
For example, social CRM can support externally-focused goals like understanding what helps convert prospects to buyers, or internally-focused goals like enabling support team members and customers to collaborate on knowledgebases.
Supporting those strategic goals requires appropriate social CRM tools and processes.
2. Use appropriate social tools to support your strategic goals
Sussin described five main categories of social CRM:
- External community applications that enable support forums and communities tied into CRM through automated or manual escalation activities.
- Internal community applications that enable team members to collaborate around specific accounts or records, typically embedded into traditional CRM.
- Social media publishing tools used to push digital marketing campaign content out to social networks.
- Social media engagement applications, which are sometimes combined with social media publishing, but don't integrate well with traditional CRM.
- Social analytics used for market research and evaluating campaign effectiveness, with some tie-ins to traditional CRM around tracking how social media interactions influence conversions.
Integrating these tools with existing business applications is necessary, but not always easy.
3. Integrate social CRM with existing systems
Enriching customer records in traditional CRM using social CRM data is fairly straightforward, Sussin said, although it may involve some records reconciliation challenges.
Other aspects of social, like interaction components, are a lot harder to integrate. Doing so effectively involves both software and process changes.
For example, integrating unstructured data (like activity streams and hashtags) and rich media (like videos and pictures) is especially challenging, said Martin Schneider, Product Evangelist at SugarCRM.
When the value of overcoming these seemingly daunting integration challenges isn't well defined, Sussin noted, companies often don't bother trying. Instead, they silo social to its own department (often with a marketing focus) separate from traditional CRM.
That's a mistake. It ignores the wider potential value of social in areas like customer service, operations and resource planning.
Instead, Schneider advised thinking about how to 'socially enable' existing business applications and processes, rather than cobbling social on as its own area.
"If you want to stay in business and thrive, you need to think about social as a channel inside CRM," he stressed.
Sussin predicted that social CRM integration issues will eventually be resolved through focus on multichannel solutions for specific business problems, such as building social elements into a customer support platform and the processes it supports.
Clutch's Harrington concurred: "Consumer management platforms and social intelligence systems can become integral components to CRM and ERP applications."
4. Track customer social behavior to drive conversions and support loyalty
Of course, a huge part of what makes social CRM valuable to business is its ability to help you understand what matters to customers and thereby more effectively convert prospects and move them into the sales funnel.
Just don't silo that value to the marketing department or engage in social listening activities without feedback loops to and from social analytics and strategic decision- making.
In other words, social CRM is more complex and more valuable than it seems at first glance.
Plus, social CRM isn't just about growing your customer base but also better serving existing clients.
5. Enhance the customer experience through social interaction
The value of human interaction and authentic, relevant connections can't be stressed enough in the Age of the Consumer where customers are informed and empowered like never before.
"The shift to consumer influence in brand relationships makes a brand's strategic engagement with consumers critical to their success," Harrington stressed. "Having the ability to understand consumers on a multidimensional level allows brands to effectively engage, build loyalty, and ultimately gain a competitive advantage."
But, don't get so social-happy that you lose sight of which is the most appropriate channel to interact with and respond to a particular customer. Sometimes, that's social media. Sometimes it's not.
6. Use social CRM insights to inform strategic business decisions
Supporting existing customers through social media so they'll be loyal and hopefully drive future business as evangelists brings us full circle back to the concept of making informed, strategic business decisions.
Such decisions involve forecasting, strategic planning, and performance measurement. Social CRM plays a role in all of these.
After all, as Schneider pointed out, CRM is fundamentally about people and your interactions with them; you sell to people, not buildings.
Harrington elaborated on this idea, describing the broad strategic impact of social CRM: "Social intelligence adds a valuable element to understand the actions, attitudes and tendencies of consumers."
He concluded: "This consumer insight allows for clearer understanding of consumer reactions to decisions and ultimately smarter strategic decision-making."


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Allan Wells: One Man's Olympics
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Intimate documentary following the Edinburgh sprinter Allan Wells and his gruelling preparations for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, where he won Gold in the 100m and Silver in the 200m. Features footage of Wells training in Edinburgh, Australia, the Cote D'Azur and Moscow. Includes extensive interviews with him. Allan Wells trains for 1980s Olympics, discussing his fitness levels and amount of fluid lost.
Questions & Activities
- How many different exercises can you see in this clip? What is each exercise for?
- What impression do you get of the training room? Is it the sort of place you would expect an Olympic athlete to train?
- The use of camera shots is rather unusual, can you identify at least one extreme close-up? Out of focus shot? Zoom shot? What effect is created by these shots?
- Why do you think the filmmaker decided not to use music over the montage of Allan Wells training?
Health and Wellbeing: What has changed about how Olympic athletes train? Find out what is involved in preparing for major international competitions. What support do modern athletes have?
Sciences: The film would be a good introduction to the topic of perspiration in biology. Why do humans need to sweat, and what are the biological processes involved? Also how does exercise affect these?
Media Studies: The film is interesting in how it presents a major sports star in a very realistic fly-on-the-wall-style. Compare this with how sports stars are presented in modern media, such as advertisements.
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English Classes 2018 update
In October this year we started our very first English conversation class, the idea was for us to add something more to the community here in Lima besides our book sales and Christmas bazaar.
One of our English leaders who is a retired teacher says he could not resist in offering to help as it was a great way for us to interact with the community and he has found the students really appreciative, he says "Some of the students even bring cakes and sandwiches to have with the coffee and tea. This enthusiasm encourages you to do your best for the students."
Each session varies in topic and activity but the main objective is that the students will practice and build confidence in their spoken English, as well as enhancing listening, pronunciation skills and building up vocabulary then being able to transfer these new words into everyday English. Even though the classes are attached to the Anglican Church this fact is not mentioned and religion is not mentioned at all during classes. And as a bonus the teachers are native from England and the USA!
Our students have various reason for learning English, whilst many require it for their career, others have grandchildren in English schools then some just want to learn to be fluent for travel. One said "As soon as I come into the classroom I completely disconnect from the world, I am totally enjoying my class", and another said "I enjoy everything about the class, we are like a family. I feel totally comfortable".
As well as the classes, the students were invited to join us for a thanksgiving potluck dinner in November. We had over 40 of them join us, it was a wonderful evening.
We ended the year for a Christmas break and so many of our students came along with some amazing treats!
We are so happy everyone is enjoying the classes, we hope they continue for a long while! If you or someone you know wants to improve their English, tell them to come along!
Classes for 2019 continue on Wednesday and Saturday mornings 10am-12noon from 2nd January
Inspirational short story and article taken from our christmas magazine 2018
As you might remember, the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her Alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.
One of them missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.
One's car wouldn't start.
One couldn't get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means to get to work but before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today..
Now when I am
Stuck in traffic ,
Miss an elevator,
Turn back to answer a ringing telephone
All the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself,
This is exactly where the universe wants me to be at this very moment...
Next time your morning seems to be going wrong,
The children are slow at getting dressed
You can't seem to find the car keys,
You hit every traffic light,
Don't get mad or frustrated;
It may be just that
Love and the universe is at work watching over you.
May Good luck continue to bless you, with all those annoying little things
And may you remember their possible purpose.
.....and a personal story.
One day during the war my mother took me out to tea. The bombing started early but it quietened down and we decided to go home and said our goodbyes. But then little Jean decided she wanted to say goodbye all over again so we delayed 5 minutes more. Halfway home we heard a swish and a bomb exploded before reaching us. We crouched down behind a fence; the air filled with sound and light as a basket of incendiaries came pouring down just the other side of the fence. An excited Jean called out, "pretty lights! pretty lights!" Mum was less thrilled. When we continued on home we found that the first bomb had fallen into the very road that we would have turned into at the wrong moment; all that was left was a mass of broken bricks. All because I said goodbye again. Both Mum and I hope we have used our second chance well.
Jean Samaniego
Away from home during the Holidays
Article taken from our christmas magazine 2018
"Christmas season has already begun and Christmas Eve is pretty much around the corner". (That's how I started a previous article called 'The Meaning of Christmas')
Yet, for many of us it could be a difficult time because we are away from our home and family. We are away from our culture, our friends, our people, our language, our slang and our traditions. We could even sing Elvis' 'Blue Christmas' substituting the word 'you' for the name of our country. So, what do we do now? We've got an emotional crisis going on, in a way sometimes related to what we know as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). I remember my first semester in college. I moved from cozy warm Venezuela to cold snowy Buffalo, NY. It did affect me a lot! Last year I was also away from home and this Christmas I won't be able to go back either. Therefore I understand what you may be feeling while being away from your home these holidays, but I also know how we can let this sadness not affect us. Hence, I'm going to share with you a few tips that can help you not only clear your mind, but also feel better and enjoy the wonderful meaning of Christmas wherever you are.
1 Christmas is about 'love' and 'sharing'. Once you acknowledge that, you will start feeling the Christmas spirit all over, which will make you feel joyful and connect emotionally with those around you.
2 'Home' is where your heart is. And if you are away from your home country, make the present country you are in your home. Love the place you are living in, embrace it and enjoy the beautiful details it has to offer. Once your heart is connected, your emotions will be positive.
3 Talk to your community. We are here to be your friend and also your family. Some of us are away from our home towns too, yet, we all enjoy the time together and help each other out to feel at 'home'.
4 Don't drink too much: Alcohol is a known depressant and it's better to have a clear mind. Go for long walks, exercise, connect with the nature and start feeling fresh. With a clear mind everything is better.
5 When you feel sad and weak…pray! Prayer takes you to a moment of relaxation where you can connect with God and your inner self. May I suggest Psalm 62? I read it every time I'm feeling down and miss my beloved Venezuela.
Remember that the Christmas spirit is a connection with God that you carry in your heart, and as long as you are connected to Him you will carry happiness anywhere you go. Hard times may come some times, but God is with us through them all.
Nico Perez Rojas
"Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9
The Meaning of Christmas
Christmas season has already begun and Christmas Eve is pretty much around the corner.
We start to think about the gifts we'll be getting for our family members and friends as well as the days off that some of us will be having. Christmas season is beautiful: the decorated trees, the music, the snow (in some countries), the shopping, THE FOOD and most important THE PRESENTS! Isn't that what defines 'Christmas' after all?
Some of you may answer "Yes!" and some of you may answer "Hmm…not entirely".
So what do we know about the meaning of Christmas then?
Christmas is about Jesus Christ, our Lord. It's about Him and the main changes in the years to come since the day of His birth. When I think of Christmas I think about love and sharing, because God represents love and the community represents sharing. We are forgetting who we are because we live in a community where everyone keeps everything to themselves and don't express their emotions. We are lacking identity and therefore everything that surrounds us is a material concept of love and sharing.
Fortunately, it only takes a few seconds for our brains to realize the true meaning of Christmas, because once we develop a concept, make it conscious and believe in it, we will act up and follow that path. Our first community started with only twelve people and through love and sharing grew to hundreds of thousands. Which makes you think, are we just numbers in the world or are we human beings who can share and love? Are we a simple individual in an empty territory or something else?
This Christmas let us spread LOVE with our community and SHARE with everyone this amazing feeling, because it is through Jesus Christ our Lord that we have learned the meaning of those two important words. The decorated trees, the music, the shopping, the food and the presents are just part of the celebration of Jesus' birth, who taught us valuable lessons that we should keep in both our heart and mind.
Nico Perez Rojas
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus laid down his life for us. Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth" 1 John 3:16-18
Carol Service 2018
Photos from this years Carol Service
Christmas Bazaar update and photos
Our annual Christmas Bazzar went off very smoothly this year thanks to the hard work of many people in the background. And the takings of about S/20 000 was a welcome boost to cathedral funds. We managed to shift a quite remarkable amount of jumble, but less of the comestibles than we had panned for. As of the carol service, there were still Christmas puddings available. I also have the two period Peruvian pictures that were donated to the church in my office. We are looking for $100 each for those...But, overall, well done the congregations and it was great to see visitors getting involved as well. Fr mark.
Enjoy these photos from the day. If you have any please share them with us by emailing them to firstname.lastname@example.com or share them with us on social media, add location @goodshepherdlima on Instagram and Facebook!
You can also see a short video of clips here on Facebook
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and stall holders. You help us make this event what it is
We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
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Falling victim to self-victimization
Blaming others for one's problems while also doing nothing to advance is hypocritical, dangerous
September 20, 2018
Economic inequality, workplace discrimination and various cases of institutional racism are said to be among the worst problems facing American minorities today. However, there is one problem we often refuse to talk about that must be addressed.
It's called self-victimization, and it's ironically encouraged by many people who claim to promote empowerment.
This is most commonly known as the victim mindset. Those with this type of mentality tend to identify themselves as a victim of the negative actions of others. It is a trait found in many people, including those who aren't necessarily a member of a minority.
Conservatives may fall into this mindset by blaming their situation on a large federal government. Progressives might blame certain problems on a lack of government funding. Unfortunately, habits like these are becoming common among minorities today.
Taleeb Starkes, an African-American writer and film producer, agreed in a YouTube lecture.
"Many black churches preach this victimology," Starkes said. "Many black parents pass it on to their children, inner-city schools teach it to their students and the black media reinforces it."
But what's the problem with saying you're a victim if you truly believe you are one?
It isn't harmful to acknowledge the fact that bad things do happen and it's completely natural to feel sorry for yourself, according to London counseling clinic Harley Therapy. However, you should keep your paradigm in check.
"If you have a victim mentality, you will see your entire life through a perspective that things constantly happen 'to' you, by believing you have no power, you don't have to take action," according to a Harley Therapy article.
This is in no way discouraging those who want to advocate for social equality — quite the contrary. If you truly feel a community is being oppressed, there is no excuse for not taking initiative and holding yourself accountable.
You shouldn't let victimology take charge if you truly seek change in your mission towards equality," said Malik Dreher, senior mentor for WSU's African American Student Center.
"I'm not a victim," Dreher said. "I'm a normal person with the same resources as anyone else. When something comes your way, you need to think, 'Why should I stand for this?' "
The first steps to moving toward empowerment are education, resources and encouraging others to stand up by giving them ground to stand on, Dreher said.
Donna Arnold, retention counselor at the African American Student Center, agreed.
"It's knowledge and being educated about your past, present and future," she said.
Both leaders shared the idea that a mission of spreading education and resources to our minorities could stop the spread of those who make 'victim' their identity. Truly motivated advocates will not encourage that mindset, as that would be counterproductive to social change.
Unfortunately, due to self-victimization, many members of minority groups still don't see the point of holding themselves responsible. Dodging accountability yields dramatic consequences, many of which would be foolish to blame on anyone else.
Take for instance the 70 percent single-motherhood rate among African-Americans. Someone could make the case parents run away because society tells them to do so, but that doesn't make leaving the family any less of a conscious decision.
Former President Barack Obama was often criticized for encouraging the victim mindset. However, he knew people shouldn't try to hide who is truly at fault. He made it clear that many problems would be fixed inside the black community with a better sense of accountability.
"They have abandoned their responsibilities, acting like boys instead of men," Obama said in his 2008 Father's Day remarks. "We know the statistics — that children who grow up without a father are five times more likely to live in poverty and commit crime, nine times more likely to drop out of schools and 20 times more likely to end up in prison."
A simple perspective of the world may seem insignificant at first, but like a pebble being thrown in the water, it has the potential to create countless ripples. Anyone with a goal must first fight the silent battle before producing real change. That battle is the acceptance and commitment of personal responsibility.
If you want to see more empowered advocates, I'm on your side. However, if you are encouraging minorities to just see themselves as victims, you've lost my support completely.
An empowered individual will believe they are stronger than the adversities they face. They would refuse to see themselves as a victim in order to stay proactive in their goals of self-improvement and creating social change.
As clinical psychiatrist Jordan Peterson would say, "Stand up straight with your shoulders back and set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world."
Kendrick Richardson is a freshman criminal justice major from western Colorado.


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Imperial Granite Premium Star Galaxy Black Tiles
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5 -- Tiles suggested for all residential floors, medium to high traffic commercial floors and wall applications. These tiles are suitable as a floor covering for areas that are subject to severe pedestrian traffic over sustained periods (e.g. public areas such as shopping centres, airport concourses, hotel foyers, public walkways and industrial applications).
These star galaxy tiles are perfect for refreshing your interior floor areas. Made from premium granite, these black tiles contain gold reflective flecks under their shimmering polished finish, and they glisten and glitter under the light!
What's special about these tiles?
> Shimmering polished finish
> Made from premium natural granite for a luxury look
> Contain glistening golden flecks that catch the light
> Suitable for use with underfloor heating
Every tile is unique
Granite, like all natural stone, will contain some variation and imperfections in its body. We recommend dry-laying these tiles before fixing them in place to arrange a subtle blend that you're happy with.
Try before you buy
When ordering a galaxy granite sample tile to see it's true beauty, we recommend ordering the smaller (and cheaper) 305x305 Granite Tile, as this premium stone is taken from the same granite batch as the larger sizes.
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This is one of our Star Buy products! Our Star Buy products represent fantastic every day low value and are already discounted to our lowest possible price - therefore, discount codes can not be applied to Star Buy products.
Treatment and maintenance
To prevent staining, we highly recommend sealing these tiles with LTP MPG sealer, both before and after grouting. This can be applied as per the manufacturer's instructions using a LTP Buffing Cloth. For everyday cleaning, we only recommend LTP Waxwash. Please refer to this downloadable maintenance PDF.
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Easy online 30-day returns. If you receive damaged or incorrect tiles you will need to inform us within 2 working days of delivery. We will refund any surplus tiles in their original boxes within 30 days of the date of delivery. You will have the right to return goods if you are not happy with your selection or change your mind.
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Airgas Acquires Weiler Welding; Marks 500th Acquisition
Airgas, Inc. has acquired the assets and operations of Weiler Welding Company, Inc. The acquisition, which was effective April 30, marks the 500th in Airgas' 36-year company history.
Headquartered in Moraine, Ohio, Weiler Welding Company is a full-service industrial gas, beverage gas and welding supply business. The firm services southwestern Ohio and southwestern Indiana through six locations. Weiler's 70 associates join the Airgas Great Lakes Region.
Pascal Vinet, chief executive officer of Airgas, says of the acquisition: "We look forward to continuing to offer the excellent service that Weiler Welding Company customers have come to expect and are proud to welcome Weiler Welding Company's associates into the Airgas and Air Liquide families."
Jim Weiler, president of Weiler Welding Company, adds: "The joining of these two companies will create tremendous value for our associates and our customers. Weiler Welding Company appreciates Airgas' customer-centric and employee-focused culture. We feel that this culture will foster opportunities for our associates and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers as a part of Airgas."
Andy Cichocki, chief operating officer of Airgas, notes: "Airgas is proud to mark the 500th acquisition since our inception in 1982. Growth through acquisition has always been a core strategy and competency for us and we remain committed to pursuing acquisition opportunities in the years to come."
American Torch Tip Adds Robotic Specialist
American Torch Tip (ATTC) has added a robotic automation specialist to its team.
Zac Marnell has joined the company, bringing more than 20 years of sales management and service experience in the automated welding and cutting industry. He provides expert-level national sales and service in the area of robotic and automated welding tools and applications, including the company's Lightning KNL-360º Through-Arm Robotic MIG gun. He recently served as district sales manager with National Standard Welding Wire.
"I'm looking forward to helping ATTC grow in all aspects throughout the industry through teamwork," says Marnell. "We have great products and service here and I can't wait to spread the word."
CPV Manufacturing Is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Admiral Valve LLC, dba CPV Manufacturing announces receipt of its ISO 9001:2015 certification. The status was achieved April 6 and awarded for quality management system in the design and manufacture of high-pressure valves and fittings.
The firm says the certification further expands CPV's commitment to quality management and its dedication to having the highest standards in the industry, and serves as evidence that the company has established a quality management system that is in conformance with the International Quality System Standard.
"We're proud to be able to say that we've earned this certification," notes David London, president. "It proves to the world that we are 100 percent committed to the quality of our products and to customer satisfaction on a global scale."
ISO 9001:2015 certification is voluntary and encompasses a strong customer focus, the involvement of all personnel, and the actual processes and systems. The nine-month certification process involved all employees and management at all levels, going beyond the quality control team to the entire organization, the company notes.
CPV Manufacturing, of Kennett Square, Pa., was founded in 1915. It is a manufacturer of high-pressure valves and fittings and the company specializes in products for the petrochemical, industrial gas and shipbuilding industries as well as for U.S. Navy ships.
Saint-Gobain/Norton Introduces Quantum 3 Wheels
Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Norton Abrasives) has introduced a new combination wheel, the Norton QUANTUM3 Combination Wheel (NQ3).
NQ3 Combo Wheels have several key benefits over competitors' wheels, the company notes. The proprietary grain and tougher bond system contains a unique combination of fillers and bonding agents, offering a 50 percent longer life and reducing the need for wheel changes, thus decreasing production downtime and lessening labor costs, the firm says.
The company says the wheels also increase productivity by 15 percent over competitor brands. "In addition to lasting longer and increasing productivity, users are reporting that NQ3 Combo Wheels are significantly easier to use and cut effortlessly compared to other wheels," said Saida Guerra, Norton/Saint-Gobain Abrasives associate product manager, North America. "NQ3 Combo wheels are ideal for a broad range of applications including general fabrication, oil rig building and repair, rail, container, and pipeline manufacturing."
The new wheel is in addition to the recently introduced Norton QUANTUM3 (NQ3) line of depressed center grinding wheels. The Quantum3 line of wheels are offered in 10 Type 27 all-purpose grinding and cutting application SKUs. Sizes range from 4-1/2″ and 5″ for hubbed and non-hubbed wheels.
Abicor Binzel Releases New Gas Management System
Abicor Binzel has released its Gas Management System EWR 2 / EWR 2 Net. Debuted last year at Essen, EWR 2 is the evolution of Binzel's original electronic welding regulator. The company says it delivers substantial gas savings and features network-compatible software integration for gas use monitoring and measuring in real time.
EWR 2 is Binzel's first product designed and built for Industry 4.0, according to the company. With an Ethernet and CAN interface connection, it is capable of connecting to any business's local area network. Network connections permit the EWR 2 to perform data logging of gas usage for manufacturers over any period of time, and to have its parameters adjusted remotely. A single software program can access and monitor gas usage for any number of EWR 2 gas management system units, the company reports.
The system uses quick-action frequency valves to regulate the flow of gas in relation to the weld current. Gas savings with the EWR 2 still achieve the same 60 percent savings potential as the first iteration of EWR. The new version also has an improved display screen and the internet compatibility features, Binzel notes.


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When "love is in the air", Stone Manor is the perfect place for your elopement!
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- Two night's Accommodations in a luxury suite
- Six-course gourmet breakfast each morning for the couple
- Ceremony in the Parlor, Woodland Glen, Gardens, Stone Manor Hall or Solarium
- Bottle of Sparkling Wine for Toasts
- Bouquet of Natural Flowers
- Small Cutting Ceremony Cake by local baker (Vanilla, Chocolate, Carrot, or Lemon)
- Availability of Civil Celebrant (if needed)
- Up to 10 guests for Ceremony
- Witness for Ceremony
The cost of Stone Manor's Elopement Package is $1,200 for Monday through Thursday; $2,000 for Friday, Saturday and holidays; and $1,500 for Sunday weddings.
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The bond includes a commitment from the Israeli government to pay the loan back, plus an agreed rate of interest while using your money – known as the bond coupon or yield. Your loan amount (bond price) is returned to you when the bond matures after a fixed period of time: anywhere from a few weeks to 50 years.
Anyone in the world can buy bonds from any country in the world. You do not need to be a citizen or resident of the country that is selling the government bonds.
But in today's global economy, some countries have failed to honor their bond commitments along with their other debts. A one-time failure is a credit event, while a prolonged failure is called sovereign default. According to Market Watch, even the USA has occasionally struggled to avoid default.
In contrast, the Israeli economy not only weathered the 2008 financial crisis, but even surged forward in growth. Financial observers have attributed this success to firm fiscal management.
While many countries urge their citizens to buy government bonds as an expression of patriotism, informed investors will only buy government bonds from a country showing both political and economic stability.
Israel enjoys the enviable position of having never once missed a debt payment. That makes Israel government bonds one of the most secure investments available — ideal for safeguarding retirement funds, or to preserve wealth for the next generation.
*Israel has used its bond capital to build an economic powerhouse: Number One in the world per capital for high-tech startups, for venture capital investment, for medical equipment patents, and for published scientific papers.
*Recent discoveries of huge natural gas reserves, worth billions of dollars each, are about to make Israel one of the world's energy producers. High-tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, IBM and Google are creating thousands of jobs for Israelis, creating a win-win situation for all involved.
*Wherever you look, the country's economic development shows solid returns on bond investment.
*A country that has been forced to fight defensive wars since its birth, fend off countless terrorist and missile attacks, endure boycotts and refute gross disinformation about its actions.
*Yet this tiny nation, with a population smaller than that of London, has become a world leader in bio med, information technology, water reclamation, green-tech, military and cyber-defense, medical innovation, archaeological discoveries, and much more.
Israel is admired for its prompt and generous response to disasters overseas, and it's the only country awarded the highest available UN ranking for its emergency field hospitals and medical teams. It's clear that buying Israel government bonds is one of the most ethical investments you can make.
IsraelInvestment maintains a working partnership with the authorised UK broker Bonds of Israel, who is ready with advice that can be custom-tailored to the needs of your investment portfolio.
But just to get an idea of the range available, here are some standard options:
Sterling Jubilee Bond (Fifth Sterling Series) (2-year): Minimum purchase of £1000
Sterling Savings Bond (Fifth Sterling Series) (2-year): Minimum purchase of £1000
Sterling Mazel Tov Savings Bonds (Fifth Sterling Series) (5-year): Minimum purchase of £100 and multiples of £10
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This week's post includes several more of my garden photographs. All were taken in Italy. I have enjoyed reliving the trips and remembering the respite our visit to these beautiful gardens provided.
This beautiful staircase is in the gardens of Villa Capressi on the shores of Lago Como.
Spello is a small town that is meticulously maintained as THE showplace Italian hill town. Cars are essentially prohibited and every walkway, entrance and alley is festooned with individually cared for plants. The entranceway above and the windowsill below are but two examples.
This pond is in Parco Giardino Sigurta. This vast park (over 150 acres) was a pure delight. We rented white bicycles and spent the entire day cruising well maintained paths and exploring. Three small photos from here were included in my posting of June 23, 2015.
Finally, an undistinguished corner in a Sienna garden. There is something about the shape of this tree that I find very appealing.


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Rava Idlis hardly need any preparation and can be made at the spur of the moment. All you need to do is mix MTR Idli mix with curd and vegetable like carrot and some cashews and in 30 mins yummy Idlis are ready .
MTR Rava Idli packet
2 carrots, grated
salt to taste
1/2 litre well beaten thick curd
2 tbsps roasted cashewnuts
2 tbsps fresh coriander leaves
1> Add half litre curd to the MTR Rava Idli mixture with salt to taste. Do not add water and let this sit for atleast half an hour. The batter should be semi solid(neither too thick nor watery)
2> Grease Idli plates with oil
3> pour the rava batter into the Idli placeholder. Don't let the batter fill till the brim. Sprinkle grated carrot, coriander leaves and place a roasted cashewnut on the top
4> Steam the Rava Idlis on medium flame for around 10 mts.
5> Turn off heat and let it sit for 5 mts. Remove the rava idlis and serve hot with coconut chutney


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At Portakabin we believe that the best way to constantly improve our products and service is to get feedback from the people who matter - our customers.
As market leaders we take nothing for granted. We use formal, measurable methods to assess whether we are meeting our customers' needs and we have a number of tools to do that.
Customer research, Customer satisfaction interviews (CSIs) and Net Promoter Index (NPI) scores all give us important insights into how we can do better. Our main aims are to make sure that Portakabin customers don't have time over-runs, that they don't end up paying more than they agreed and that they enjoy peace of mind throughout their programme and beyond. In short that means we deliver your project on time and on budget.
Customer Satisfaction Interviews (CSIs)
By carrying out structured CSIs Portakabin can gauge how happy customers are with the product and service that they have received. In the questionnaires customers are asked to rate Portakabin on a 1 to 10 scale across a whole range of criteria. The four main categories include administration, delivery and installation, the building itself and the overall impression of the project. Within these CSI categories specific questions cover important details such as scores for cleanliness and completeness of delivered buildings and courtesy and technical knowledge of staff.
In the 12 months to end October 2013 we carried out 1,650 Customer Satisfaction Interviews and achieved an average score of 9.2 out of 10. By using the feedback to help improve service Portakabin has been able to increase from 8.2 as an overall score in 2003 to 9.2 by 2013..
The data and insights we have gained from customer feedback in the past have been collected, analysed and acted upon to produce tangible benefits for future customers. As well as improvements in training, knowing what our customers want enabled us to develop our groundbreaking customer charter.
The charter formalises and commits to a promise of a high standard of service for all Portakabin customers whether they are hiring or buying from us. It's easy to make promises but we recognise that those promises have to be backed up so that customers can enjoy peace of mind.
We pledge to complete your project on time and on budget - every time, which is in sharp contrast to the construction industry average. Last year, 99.7% of our buildings were delivered on time and on budget1 - compared with a construction-industry average of only 59% on time and 46% on budget.2
The no-quibble back up to our promise is that if we ever fail to deliver your building on time or to the agreed contract sum, we'll give our HIRE customers a week's free hire for every day we're late and our SALES customers an additional 12 months product warranty.3
Customer feedback continues to be a valuable tool that helps Portakabin to maintain its excellent service and delivery reputation.
If you have any suggestions on how you believe we can improve our products or services please contact us by writing to the Marketing Director, Portakabin Limited, New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT
1 Based on Portakabin order analysis for July 2012 - June 2013.
2 Office for National Statistics*, Construction statistics annual 2009.
3 Terms and Conditions apply. A copy is available on request.
* Crown copyright 2009, reproduced under the terms of a Public Sector Information License.


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Quebec's Lance Stroll with start Sunday's Russian Grand Prix in 15th spot.
Russian Grand Prix: Leclerc matches Schumacher with fourth pole in a row
SOCHI — Charles Leclerc became the first Ferrari driver since Michael Schumacher to take four pole positions in a row on Saturday in a Russian Grand Prix qualifying session that bridged the generations.
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton joined the Monegasque, who was three years old when Schumacher racked up four poles in a row in 2000, on the front row with Mercedes unable to match Ferrari's single lap speed.
The unfazed 21-year-old has now out-qualified four times world champion teammate Sebastian Vettel, who starts in third place, for nine successive races but he was not about to get carried away after his sixth pole of the season.
"The car felt amazing. It definitely feels great to be back on pole but I don't know if it's the best track to start on pole," said Leclerc after lapping the Olympic Park circuit with a pole lap of one minute 31.628 seconds.
"It definitely feels very special but I don't really want to think about those stats for now, I just want to focus on the job," said the youngster when spoken of in the same breath as seven times world champion Schumacher.
"There's still a long way to go tomorrow, we've been competitive all weekend long and the race simulation seems positive too. It's looking good for tomorrow."
Hamilton had been third behind the two Ferraris after the first flying laps of the final shootout session but the all-time pole record holder lifted himself onto the front row when it mattered.
His time was 0.4 of a second slower than Leclerc but denied Ferrari a front row sweep by 0.023 ahead of a race that has only ever been won by Mercedes since it first appeared on the calendar in 2014.
"It was a tough qualifying session because these guys have some crazy speeds on the straights," said the five times champion after ending up in a Ferrari sandwich.
"They go to another level. You know that whole 'party mode' you talked about us having? They have something else beyond that — jet mode.
"Nonetheless I gave it absolutely everything I had at the end. I'm so glad it came together, I wasn't expecting it to."
Max Verstappen qualified fourth for Red Bull but the Dutch youngster carries a five-place grid penalty due to an engine change, meaning Hamilton's teammate and title rival Valtteri Bottas moves up to the second row.
Hamilton leads Bottas by 65 points with six races remaining and is well placed to extend his lead on Sunday, given that he is 96 points clear of closest non-Mercedes rivals Leclerc and Verstappen in the standings.
Quebec's Lance Stroll with start in 15th spot.
Russian Grand Prix live coverage. Race: Sunday at 5:30 a.m. on TSN5; 6:30 a.m. on TSN1, TSN3; 6:30 a.m. on RDS.
F1 Russian Grand Prix Lineup
1. Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 1 minute, 31.628 seconds.
2. Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 1:32.030.
3. Sebastian Vettel, Germany, Ferrari, 1:32.053.
4. Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing Honda, 1:32.310.
5. Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Mercedes, 1:32.632.
6. Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, McLaren Renault, 1:33.222.
7. Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Renault, 1:33.289.
8. Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren Renault, 1:33.301.
9. Romain Grosjean, France, Haas Ferrari, 1:33.517.
10. Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Renault, 1:33.661.
Eliminated after second session
11. Pierre Gasly, France, Scuderia Toro Rosso Honda, 1:33.950.
12. Sergio Perez, Mexico, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 1:33.958.
13. Antonio Giovinazzi, Italy, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:34.037.
14. Kevin Magnussen, Denmark, Haas Ferrari, 1:34.082.
15. Lance Stroll, Canada, Racing Point BWT Mercedes, 1:34.233.
Eliminated after first session
16. Kimi Raikkonen, Finland, Alfa Romeo Racing Ferrari, 1:34.840.
17. George Russell, Great Britain, Williams Mercedes, 1:35.356.
18. Robert Kubica, Poland, Williams Mercedes, 1:36.474.
19. Alexander Albon, Thailand, Red Bull Racing Honda, 1:39.197.
The Associated Press also contributed to this report.


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Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse in Greencastle
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
|Coordinates: 39°40′N 86°50′W / 39.67°N 86.84°W
|United States
|December 31, 1822
|Named for
|Israel Putnam
|Largest city
|• Total
|482.69 sq mi (1,250.2 km2)
|• Land
|480.53 sq mi (1,244.6 km2)
|• Water
|2.16 sq mi (5.6 km2) 0.45%%
| • Estimate
|• Density
|78.7/sq mi (30.37/km2)
|Time zone
|UTC−5 (Eastern)
|• Summer (DST)
|Congressional district
|Indiana county number 67
Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 37,963.[1] The county seat is Greencastle.[2] The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county was formed on April 1, 1822, from Owen and Vigo counties and parts of the Wabash New Purchase attached to Monroe and Parke Counties.[3]
Putnam County is included in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 482.69 square miles (1,250.2 km2), of which 480.53 square miles (1,244.6 km2) (or 99.55%) is land and 2.16 square miles (5.6 km2) (or 0.45%) is water.[4]
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated places
- Barnard
- Belle Union
- Blakesburg
- Brick Chapel
- Broad Park
- Brunerstown
- Cagle Mill
- Carpentersville
- Cary
- Clinton Falls
- Cradick Corner
- Edgewood Lake
- Fincastle
- Fox Ridge
- Groveland
- Hirt Corner
- Jenkinsville
- Keytsville
- Limedale
- Manhattan
- Morton
- Mount Meridian
- New Maysville
- Pleasant Gardens
- Portland Mills
- Putnamville
- Raab Crossroads
- Raccoon
- Reelsville
- Vivalia
- Westland
Adjacent counties
- Montgomery County (north)
- Hendricks County (east)
- Morgan County (southeast)
- Owen County (south)
- Clay County (southwest)
- Parke County (west)
Major highways
Climate and weather
|Greencastle, Indiana
|Climate chart (explanation)
In recent years, average temperatures in Greencastle have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −23 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.40 inches (61 mm) in January to 5.14 inches (131 mm) in July.[5]
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.[6][7]
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.[6][7]
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[7] The current Putnam County Jail was built in 1995 for $5.6 million.
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|22.8% 3,356
|4.9% 722
|65.1% 9,005
|32.6% 4,507
|2.3% 317
|55.1% 8,086
|43.2% 6,334
|1.7% 255
|67.8% 8,908
|31.2% 4,103
|1.0% 125
|61.9% 7,352
|34.7% 4,123
|3.3% 396
|51.3% 5,958
|34.1% 3,962
|14.6% 1,696
|44.3% 5,341
|28.9% 3,487
|26.7% 3,220
|64.6% 7,119
|34.9% 3,850
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|69.4% 7,820
|30.1% 3,392
|0.5% 60
|60.4% 7,090
|34.0% 3,996
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|45.3% 5,116
|1.0% 118
|70.1% 7,879
|29.7% 3,339
|0.2% 25
|51.5% 5,873
|32.4% 3,692
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|42.0% 4,798
|0.4% 42
|59.3% 6,684
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|40.0% 4,446
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|40.5% 4,438
|56.2% 6,168
|3.3% 362
|55.7% 5,351
|43.5% 4,177
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|52.3% 2,965
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|44.3% 2,626
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|51.5% 3,005
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|43.5% 2,632
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|U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2013[1]
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 37,963 people, 12,917 households, and 9,256 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 79.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.5/km2). There were 14,706 housing units at an average density of 30.6 per square mile (11.8/km2).[4] The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% white, 4.0% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 23.6% were German, 15.3% were American, 12.7% were Irish, and 12.6% were English.[15]
Of the 12,917 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 37.9 years.[14]
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $59,354. Males had a median income of $44,615 versus $29,211 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,441. About 7.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.[16]
Points of Interest
Big Walnut Sports Park
Big Walnut Sports Park began as an all-volunteer effort in 1988. In May 2014, the nearly 80-acre (32 ha) park on Greencastle's far east side was deeded to the city of Greencastle. The park offers baseball, softball, and little league fields along with soccer fields, a walking trail, picnic tables, Frisbee golf, and a new dog park.[17]
Cagles Mill Lake
In 1952,Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana's first flood control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds. Mill Creek feeds the 1,400-acre (570 ha) lake and is home to Cataract Falls. In the 1800s, Lieber State Recreation Area was populated by the Miami, Shawnee, and Potawatomi. In 1809, what was left of the great Miami Indian Confederacy sold the now southern one-third of Indiana to the U.S. government, when the 10 O'Clock Treaty Line, which passes through Lieber SRA, was laid out.[18]
DePauw University Nature Park
The DePauw Nature Park is a {{convert|9}mi|adj=on)) moderately trafficked loop trail that features a lake, wildlife, and bird-watching. The trails are rated as moderate, offer a number of activity options and are accessible year round. Between 1917 and 1977, the nature park was the site of a limestone quarry, owned and operated by Hanson Aggregates. With the quarry dormant for decades, Hanson Aggregates donated 280 acres (110 ha) of the land and leased the remaining 178 acres (72 ha) to DePauw University for $1 per year for 99 years. DePauw acquired adjacent property to increase the total size of the Nature Park to 520 acres (210 ha). DePauw commissioned Mansur Developers in 2002 to design a master plan for possible uses of the nature park. DePauw completed phase 1 of the master plan in 2004 and opened the Nature Park to the public in September 2004.[19]
Fern Cliff
Fern Cliff and its sandstone cliffs have long been a popular Indiana refuge. Steep forested, sandstone cliffs, lush wooded ravines, and a profusion of ferns and bryophytes characterize the preserve. The preserve is open for hiking, photography, and bird watching on its moderate to rugged terrain.[20]
Glenn Flint Lake
Located in Putnam County, north and a bit west of Greencastle, 371-acre (150 ha) Glenn Flint Lake is home to a relatively new population of game fish, including panfish. The lake renovation that took place in 1995 removed large numbers of carp, so the blugills and crappies are now doing well. Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District owns the lake. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) manages the fishery at Glenn Flint.[21]
Greencastle People Pathways
People Pathways is a planning and implementation group established with the approval of the Greencastle Park Board of Commissioners. People Pathways has successfully developed a multi-use recreation trail plan. The paths connect public spaces such as schools, parks, libraries, and community resources. The paths are used primarily by walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Implementation of the People Pathways plan is being done in phases as opportunities develop.[22]
Lincoln Park Speedway
Lincoln Park Speedway is located in Putnamville and features Nonwing Sprint Cars, UMP Modifieds, UMP Super Stocks, and Bombers at weekly racing events on Saturday nights.[23]
Putnam Park Road Course
The Putnam Park Road Course is a 1.78-mile (2.86 km), 10-turn road course that opened in 1992. The facility is located 35 miles (56 km) west of Indianapolis and is open for club events and professional team testing.[24]
Putnam County Playhouse
The Putnam County Playhouse was organized in late 1961 by a group of people in Greencastle. Their purpose was "To provide the people of the county and the surrounding area with the opportunity to participate in and enjoy live theatre." For the first seasons, the plays and musicals were presented in various venues around the Greencastle. For the seasons of 1981 and 1982, plays and musicals were presented on an outdoor stage with bleacher seating. By 1983, the funds had been raised to convert a larger structure, a barn built in 1918, into an intimate 220-seat theater. The Hazel Day Longden Barn Theatre had its grand opening on June 4, 1983. Past performers presented a program of scenes and songs that had been produced by the PCP in its early years. In 1993, extensive work was done on the physical plant. A fly area was added and a new workshop and costume loft were constructed. The following year, a moderate cooling system was added and posts in the auditorium were removed. In April 2000, aluminum siding was added to the barn. Most recently, the seating system was completely replaced and the theater now seats 198 people.
The Putnam County Playhouse is active from June through September each year. It presents two musicals and two plays during those sixteen weeks. Every other year, a children's workshop play is also produced.[25]
Covered Bridges
The Dick Huffman or Webster CB is the furthest south, just off I-70. This route is not at an interstate exit.
Houck CB is out in the country, south of Greencastle. Oakala CB is just a short distance away from Houk CB.
According to the Encyclopedia of Haunted Indiana, the Edna Collins CB is considered to be haunted.[26]
The Dunbar CB is nearest to Greencastle, which can be accessed via US 231 north, under the concrete railroad viaduct.
The Baker's Camp CB is east of Bainbridge on the old US 36.
The Rolling Stone CB which is the next parallel north of US 36. A third covered bridge is one parallel north of the Rolling Stone. This and Pine Bluff CB are on gravel roads.
The Cornstalk CB is the furthest north. It's east of the town of Raccoon, which is just off US 231. It is on a secondary road out of town to the south.
Putnam County, Indiana offers many athletics. In Putnam County Indiana Smoke Softball and Baseball, the Putnam County Swim Team (PSCT-IN). Others include athletics at the Big Walnut Sports Park. Indiana Smoke has its HQ in Coatesville. The PCST is HQ in Greencastle and the Big Walnuts Sports Park is in Greencastle on the border with Fillmore.
See also
- ^ a b "Putnam County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ Peggy Tuck Sinko: Indiana Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, John H. Long, Ed., Charles Scribner's Sons, Simon & Schuster Macmillan, New York, N.Y., 1996, p. 245.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ^ a b "Monthly Averages for Greencastle, Indiana". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ a b Indiana Code. "Title 36, Article 2, Section 3". IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ a b c Indiana Code. "Title 2, Article 10, Section 2" (PDF). IN.gov. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
- ^ "Big Walnut Sports Park – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Cagles Mill Lake – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "DePauw University Nature Park – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Fern Cliff – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Glenn Flint Lake – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Greencastle People Pathways – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Lincoln Park Speedway – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Putnam Park Road Course – Putnam County". goputnam.com.
- ^ "Putnam County Playhouse - History of the Putnam County Playhouse". www.putnamcountyplayhouse.com.
- ^ Kobrowski, Nicole Encyclopedia of Haunted Indiana 1st Ed. ISBN 978-0-9774130-2-7
Further reading
- Etcheson, Nicole. A Generation at War: The Civil War Era in a Northern Community (2011); scholarly study focused on Putnam County


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Margaret Owens Year: 1993Moira & Alan Munro
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I miss going down for the sunday papers, been away from Crom too long. When I retire thats where I'll go.
Added by Mark Bown on 17 May 2008
I wiil always remember Alan so sad that he is no longer with us I have fond memories off him in the shop in Church Street. My heartfelt sorrow goes to his wife and family in this time of sadness. He is free from all the pain now he suffers no more, forever with the lord.
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I miss Alan so, he was always good ta me, wud love ta hear from Moira, Jenna and co, miss Crom, wud love ta come home soon!
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Pathological worry is a hallmark feature of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), associated with dysfunctional emotional processing. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is involved in the regulation of such processes, but the link between vmPFC emotional responses and pathological v. adaptive worry has not yet been examined.
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text: Mike Suchan, OutdoorChannel.com Fishing world loses icon in Wejebe Host of Spanish Fly dies in plane crash Fishing world loses icon in Wejebe The saltwater fishing world, and especially those who worked with Jose Wejebe, lost a great friend on Friday.Wejebe, host of Outdoor Channel's Spanish Fly, died when the single engine plane he was piloting crashed shortly after taking off from Everglades Airpark around 5 p.m. ET. Friends were the first to announce the tragedy on Facebook, and there has been a steady outpouring of mourning, many noting the tremendous loss to the outdoor world. Jerry McKinnis, who first approached Wejebe to do a show in 1995, said, "It was so hard waking up this morning and not having Jose in the world. I think I lost a brother." Mike McKinnis, executive producer at JM Associates who worked closely with Wejebe on his shows, became choked several times speaking of the loss. "In some way or another, whether on the shoots or as an editor, we were all close to Jose," he said. "I lost a friend. We did 18 years of his show, and 20 years of one thing or another with him."Wejebe was living a true rags-to-riches life. Born in Cuba in 1958, Wejebe's family escaped Fidel Castro's revolution by immigrating to Miami. He plied South Florida waters as a youth, but really found his calling after moving to the Keys. His first experience snorkeling set him further on his path to a life and career in marine environs."He basically quit high school to become a captain, to become who he was," Mike McKinnis said. "He knew who he was going to be when he was young. He worked toward learning how to fish, getting a boat and becoming a captain. He was a captain pretty young."Wejebe learned the intricacies of saltwater fishing from the best, including Stu Apt, Flip Pallot and Lefty Kreh. His travels and passion for learning new fishing and rigging techniques took him all over the world where he learned new and non-traditional methods. Jerry McKinnis covered Wejebe out of the blue at a saltwater tournament, but the longtime Fishin' Hole host left so impressed he contacted Wejebe when ESPN2 asked his production company to come up with a block of outdoors programming."We were looking for a saltwater show, and Jerry had met him a couple years before," Mike McKinnis said. "Jerry calls him up and asks him if he'd like to do a show with us. Within days, we were down there shooting a show … and never stopped. And we've never missed a show."The Spanish Fly traveled much of the globe, from the Seychelles off the eastern coast of Africa where crew members where fearful of pirates, to the Coral Sea 300 miles off Australia, to Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Panama, the Bahamas, the West Coast. What made Spanish Fly so successful was Wejebe was the whole package."It's passion for what you do. He had it like nobody else in everything -- fishing, photography, underwater photography, flying an airplane, if you can believe that. He's got a passion," Mike McKinnis said. "He reminds me of dad because he has the knack of being charismatic and entertaining, but really down home. That's an interesting combination that not many people have – star power but to be and feel humble on TV."Wejebe and his team had just finished a shoot out of Everglades City, and he was the sole occupant of a Comp Air 8. Wejebe had said the eight-seat aircraft would open opportunities for the show."It's definitely a punch in the gut," Mike McKinnis said. "He had a lot more in him. There was so much more to do. You think about Jerry, he didn't quit until he was 70, and Jose was heading in that direction, too."The loss was felt around the fishing world. Thousands have been commenting on the tremendous loss. Among them was the University of Miami, which honored Wejebe with a fish tag. Others were left simply stunned."He was just my friend," said Mike McKinnis, struggling to compose himself. " He was just a good friend."Wejebe was 54. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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It is not my intention to dismiss other forms of drawing; they have their place, particularly in design.
They are also very useful when one has not got the benefit of having the subject matter at hand. Also one may wish to alter a drawing with a twist or turn here, or an elongation or foreshortening there, and in these cases certain drawing disciplines can be very valuable tools.
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I hope you have found this page helpful and encouraging.
If you do not agree with the ideas I have put forth contemplate them, and develop your own. There are no rights or wrongs in art.
To a degree we are all abstract artists, portraying thoughts, ideas, and emotions through marks and forms.
If you do not like your drawing do another one, but do not disreguard the old one in haste. Sleep on it, even from bad drawing a great idea can blossom!
A word about the Ego.
There are those who's philosophy would have it that one should seek to destroy one's ego. My question to them is, even if this were possible, why?
Your ego is a part of you, it is your child, why would you seek to destroy such a wondrous part of yourself?
A well behaved and conscientious child is a delight to be around. They have a purity of vision and idea that are spontaneous and original. Ask yourself, where would the world be without artistic temperament and its ego? It certainly would not be such a beautiful nor interesting place.
But, as with even the most well behaved child, there is a time when that child needs to go to bed.
I put it to you that the ego is there to be mastered, not destroyed.
Drawing, is most important practice for an artist/designer to develop.
If one applies oneself it can be instilled into the brain as a reflect; coming via the eye, along the arm, through the hand and pencil (or whatever you like to draw with) and onto the paper/canvas/or whatever.
Most importantly you bypass the Ego!
In The Zen of Seeing my late mentor, Frederick Franck, writes about a farm scene he once drew. When he was finished he was most surprised to see a well and bucket in his drawing that he had no reckonision of. However when he observed the farm before him, there it was.
This drawing of my father was a similar experience for myself. It was only when I stepped back I realized, for the first time, that his dementia was now visible in his eyes.
When I was first working with Frederick Franck my ego held me back. I already drew quite well and the hopeless squalls I perceived before me seemed like a pointless back-step, virtually artistic illiteracy.
However, once I gave myself to the process, in other words put the ego to bed, my skills grow in leaps and bounds.
To be honest, although my drawing was good when I met Frederick, it had not progressed at all for a very long time. I had become complacent; complacency is artistic suicide, avoid it at all costs.


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Dr. Paul Dew, retired North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension administrator and a leader in the state's agricultural community for four decades, passed away Feb. 10. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in Raleigh.
Dew worked for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service for 32 years, serving at all levels, from agricultural agent to interim director. The Extension Service is the outreach arm of NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Science, extending knowledge and providing solutions to people throughout the state in the areas of agriculture, food and 4-H youth development.
Dew's Extension career began in 1959, when he was appointed agricultural agent in Wake County, and ended in 1991 when he retired as assistant director for county operations, a post he had held since 1979. His tenure was marked by innovations that gained national recognition. Most notably, he conceived, developed and implemented a statewide Extension advisory leadership system that continues today to link Cooperative Extension to community and agricultural leaders who relay the challenges and concerns facing them.
Dew continued his advocacy for North Carolina agribusiness after his Extension retirement by beginning a second career in the top administrative post with the North Carolina Agribusiness Council. As the council's executive vice president, he strived to help bring together industry, government and the state's two land-grant universities, NC State and North Carolina A&T State University, to help solve major industry challenges.
Through his retirement from the council in 1998, Dew was considered a most valuable player for agribusiness, working to educate local and state leaders as well as the general public of the important role that agribusiness plays in enhancing the quality of life for North Carolinians.
A native of Bailey, Dew came to North Carolina State University in 1949 on a football scholarship, earning a bachelor's degree in vocational education in 1953.
Following his graduation, he served for a year as an agriculture teacher in Surry County, two years in the U.S. Army and then three years as a Wake County teacher. While working, Dew earned master's and doctoral degrees in education from NC State.
Dew is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Wood Dew, three children and seven grandchildren. His memorial service will be held in the Springmoor Retirement Community's auditorium, 1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.