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Rick Belhumeur, the Flagler Beach city commissioner, had sold Leonard Fries the boat that sat in front of Fries's now-demolished house on South Daytona Avenue a while back. The boat, almost as old as the house, was spared. The 63-year-old house, which burned overnight, starting at 3 a.m and into dawn, is a total loss. Belhumeur surveyed the scene on a couple of occasions this morning. When he texted Fries to inquire about him, Fries, the owner of Lenny's New York Pizza on South Nova Road in Ormond Beach, texted back: No insurance. I'm screwed. All my money was in the house."
It was one of two fires Flagler Beach firefighters battled this weekend. The first took place Friday afternoon at the north end of town, at the hulking three-story, salmon-colored structure at the corner of 9th Street and North Oceanshore Boulevard (see a video here). Authorities said an electrical panel at the back end of the structure caught fire, burning parts of a copse of palm trees there and penetrating only partially into the structure, though firefighters had to pierce the wall in a few places to ensure that the fire wasn't spreading. Much of the rest of the 5,000-square-foot building, built 30 years ago, looks intact. No one was injured.
For Fries's house, it's a different story.
"We were on a call on A1A right before it," the Flagler Beach Fire Department's Lt. David Kennedy, who took command of the house fire scene, said, referring to his crew at about 3 a.m. this morning. "and we were driving back to the station on A1A. We smelled a lot of smoke, we drove through heavy smoke. We turned around on 12th or 13th and came up Central, and when we got to about Central and 14th is when we got paged out. So we were just two blocks away. When we pulled up there was heavy fire right here." The firefighters were paged at 3:04 a.m. (When Kennedy was recounting the night's work this morning, he had been on duty about 27 hours.)
He pointed to the central area of the one-level house, what would have been the living room, flanked on the south side of the house by a garage and on the other by what appeared as a later addition to the house. Property records show only a deck and a brick patio added in 2012, with the rest all built in 1953.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, a neighbor told them that he believed the house was occupied. It wasn't, but the firefighters' initial moments were carried out on the assumption that residents were still inside. When Kennedy got to the back of the house, the back door was melted, and his reading on the thermal imagining camera read over 800 degrees in the central room. "So when I came back around, I had the first unit just start hitting the fire from the outside here and had Engine 92 do a VES, a vent-entered search of the bedrooms along the side there, because at this time we were going with the [assumption] that there's people in here."
Once the search was conducted, the neighbor told the firefighters he'd just been on the phone with the homeowner, who was out of town.
The fire had spread throughout the attic, and within a couple of minutes of the firefighters arriving at the scene, it had "vented" through the roof, "meaning it burned a hole—it had been burning for a good while—and it burned a hole in the roof," Kennedy said. "Once it does that, it just pulls that oxygen and it just goes quicker."
Firefighters then went into a defensive posture, pulling up the aerial with the department's new "quint" firetruck and drenching the house from above and with hand-lines.
The state fire marshal was called in. She couldn't determine a cause, but so far nothing suspicious was detected. The fire marshal and Kennedy agreed that the fire had likely started in the living room ceiling. After breaking the window, it got oxygen to feed it, then sent it more quickly spreading through the ceiling. The ceiling formation was made of a "re-roof," making it more difficult for firefighters to penetrate and fight fires.
None of the neighbors were threatened. There was a helpful wind from the south, opposite the property at the south end of the burning house. Not even the old, wooden fence separating the two properties got too hot during the fire. None of the neighbors, there or across the street, had to be evacuated. But Kennedy said the homeowner was lucky not to have been home when the fire started.
The fire truck crews were at the scene until around 7 p.m., including Flagler Beach's Ladder 11 Flagler County's Engine 92 and Rescue 11 and 91, Palm Coast's Engine 25, plus the county's Battalion 91, Engine 16 and Flagler Beach volunteer firefighters. The Flagler Beach crew cleared the scene at 9 a.m. The crew returned two hours later to ensure that the fire was out. No one was injured.
Initially, however, Belhumeur said cops helped firefighters hook up their lines, as the Flagler Beach firefighters were short-handed. "It would help if we had another person on the truck," Kennedy said, nudging Belhumeur, who was at the scene this morning.
"I've already talked to Larry," Belhumeur responded, referring to Larry Newsome, the city manager, though Belhumeur himself is not keen on adding firefighters. He was not a commissioner during the long controversy surrounding the acquisition of the quint fire truck. But he had opposed that acquisition.
Kennedy was with one other firefighter when he arrived at the scene. "To give you the honest truth in a situation like this is, I have to get off the truck, do my 360"—that is, a complete walk-around evaluation of the burning structure—"and then we have to pull the line, he's got to be pumping, it's really impossible with two people," he said.
In a brief interview later, Belhumeur said: "Obviously they're going to be asking for more people. Larry was hinting that way—well they've got this new fire truck, now they want more people. He's listening to them, at least. My position hasn't changed. I think they should have negotiated with the county. The firefighters have better pay, better benefits."
The fire department would still in the heart of Flagler Beach, Belhumeur said, and according to what county Fire Chief Don petito said, the Flagler Beach station would be modernized. "The city just can't afford a 21st century fire department, it's not big enough," Beluhumeur said. "It costs a frigging fortune. So I don't know, I think it's going to cause a real stink bomb if it comes to the city commission."
As far as fighting this morning's fire, however, "all crews worked their butt off and did a great job," Kennedy said. "One of those things you don't want to happen to people, but it brings all the firefighters and surrounding agencies together."


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We made the difficult decision to cancel our June 19-21 camp. The health and safety of our campers is our top priority. Please consider joining us Sept. 25-27.
Camp Erin–Twin Cities is a free, annual bereavement camp for children ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.
Camp Erin is the country's largest network of bereavement camps and is made possible by a partnership between Fairview and Eluna.
At Camp Erin, the focus is on the kids! Professionals and highly trained volunteers of Fairview's Youth Grief Services work to combine all the fun and excitement of camp with time to connect with other kids who have experienced loss.
Along with our campfires, camp songs, cookouts, swimming, games and crafts, we incorporate education about grief and allow ample time for sharing with each other. During this special camp experience, campers develop genuine connections and lasting friendships.
Watch what kids experienced at the 2018 summer camp.
This year, Camp Erin-Twin Cities is scheduled for Sept. 25-27, 2020. First-time campers will be given priority. All past Camp Erin-Twin Cities participants will be automatically placed on a waiting list.
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See, God, I have come to do your will, O God.
Hebrews 10:7
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Grace and Peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
During this Advent/Christmas/Epiphany Season, I will focus my attention on the epistle lessons of the New Testament. Don't worry. We will read the traditional stories about Jesus' birth (the annunciation, the birth, and the coming of the Magi) on Sundays and at our Christmas Eve worship services.
The Church has appointed Advent as a time to reflect on the Second Coming of Jesus which includes remembering his "First Coming" in the manger in Bethlehem. Familiar themes include watchfulness, repentance, obedience, and restoration.
Over the millennia, the Church has adjusted its expectation of the Second Coming of Jesus. The Apostle Paul was forced to do this as the first generation of Christians in his churches began dying. But Paul never gave up on his hope of the Second Coming.
During Advent, we will be reading from two of the Pauline epistles and the epistle to the Hebrews. These epistles encourage Christians like us – who are living between the two Advents of Jesus. In the scant verses the lectionary provides us, many new themes emerge. However there are three we will focus on:
FIRST ~ Restoring One Another's Faith
This year has brought many changes to the lives of the congregation: job losses, medical diagnoses, and unexpected deaths. As Americans, we consider faith a fairly private matter. Paul did not. As a pharisaic Jew, he felt Christians were obligated to assist each other in the faith. Who at Church would you be willing to discuss your faith with and to receive encouragement from?
SECOND ~ Expressing Gratitude for Those Who Share in the Labor of the Gospel
Did you know that Elmhurst has over 30 Christian Communities? During Advent, the worship committee will provide cards addressed to each of those communities. They encourage you to take one card and write a note of appreciation and gratitude for those laboring in the vineyard with us.
THIRD ~ Following Jesus by Doing God's Will
The countdown to Christmas has begun. Many of you probably have compiled your to- do lists and have begun checking them off. Perhaps we could add this line to our Christmas list: follow Jesus by doing God's will. The writer of Hebrews encourages us to ask how we ourselves are revealing our faith.
During this Advent may we affirm with Jesus and with one another:
See, God, I have come to do your will.
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Representing Quebec City's minimal scene, Michel Plamondon dreams up an eclectic range of transcendent music against a backdrop of nu-electronica. His talent lies in creating aural shells within which he builds a world dotted with echoes. He just released the Havfruen EP on his digital label, CCCLTD.
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The Weekly Round-up is your one-stop shop for date worthy events that are happening during the week and into the weekend.
Happening All Week
1. The McCall Winter Carnival! This is a great way to spend a day or a weekend – impressive ice carvings, snowshoeing options in Ponderosa, great food and beer selections. Hotels seem to be mostly full, but driving up there for a day excursion would make for a fantastic date. More information here.
2. Live Jazz @ Chandler's: Click here for their schedule, 6pm, Free
Monday 2/2
1. Kegs 4 Kause at Payette Brewing Co: 50% of all beer proceeds donated to SNIP's spay/neuter programs!
111 W. 33rd Street, Garden City, ID
2. Music!
Tuesday 2/3
1. Boise Art Museum featuring Liu Bolin: Hiding in the City: Chinese artist Liu Bolin creates compelling works that combine performance art, photography and protest.
10am – 5pm, $3-$6
670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID
2. Feed the Animals @ Aquarium of Boise
11am – 8pm, $8-$12
64 N. Cole Road, Boise, ID
3. Jeoparty @ Graineys: Compete for free drinks and prizes in fast-paced rounds of Jeopardy-style trivia
8pm, Free
109 S. Sixth St, Boise, ID
4. Real Talk Comedy Workshop @ Liquid: Followed by local comedy showcase at 8 p.m. and open mic at 9:30 p.m.
6pm, Free
405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, ID
5. Tuesday Savings @ the Village: More info here
6. Music!
Wednesday 2/4
1. Trivia @ R Bar: Categories: Fruit Basket, Gen-Eds, 80's Movies, and Music!
9pm, Free
1041 Broadway, Boise, ID
2. 10% off @ Happy Fish Sushi & Ha'Penny
855 W. Broad St., Boise, ID
3. Comedy Open Mic @ Liquid
7pm, Free
405 S. Eighth St., Ste. 110, Boise, ID
4. Wine Tasting @ Tavern Wine Market
5-8pm, cost varies
3073 S. Bown Way, Boise, ID
5. Music!
Thursday 2/5
1. Valentines for Aids @ Flying M (Thursdays – Sundays through Feb 15) All proceeds benefit SNAP (Safety Net for AIDS Program)
9am-8pm, Free
500 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702
2. Treasure Valley Boat Show @ Expo Idaho (5th – 8th)
12-9:00 pm, $5 (children 12 and under free)
5610 North Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714
3. Fiction 101 Reading @ Rediscover Books Enjoy an evening of flash fiction, wine, beer and snacks at a reading by the winners of Boise Weekly's annual short story contest.
7pm, Free
180 N. Eighth St., Boise, ID 83702
4. Guru Donuts Grand Opening!
6-10pm, Free
204 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702
5. First Thursday Downtown Boise Enjoy art and food and drink specials throughout downtown Boise
6. Music!
Friday 2/6
1. Swing Dance With Boise State Big Band @ Riverside Hotel Sapphire Lounge The evening kicks off with swing dance lesson by Joel Hunter of Heirloom Dance Studio
Lesson 6-7pm & dancing until 10pm, $5
2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Garden City, ID
2. Sweetheart Salsa @ Knitting Factory Kick off the evening with beginner lessons in Merengue, Bachata and Salsa at 9 p.m., followed by social dancing with DJ Giovanni until 2 a.m.
9pm, $8 (18+) Buy tickets
416 S. 9th St., Boise, ID 83702
3. Wynonna & Friends @ Morrison Center Experience the timeless tales of Wynonna Judd as she takes you on the revolutionary journey of her 30-year platinum career.
8pm, $35-$75 Buy tickets
4. Comic Cinema Remix: Kung-Fu Night! @ Crazy Horse
10pm, $5
1519 W. Main St., Boise, ID 83702
4. Music!
Saturday 2/7
1. Wild At Heart @ Boise Zoo
10am-5pm, Free
355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID 83702
2. Zhoo Zhoo Valentine's Open House @ Hell's Canyon Winery Enjoy wine tastings, last of vintage and reserve wines from both Zhoo Zhoo and parent brand Hells Canyon
18835 Symms Road, Caldwell, ID 83607
3. HomeGrown Theatre Winter Games @ Mulligans An evening of mischief, mayhem, drinking, and debauchery! All in the name of supporting local Arts.
5:30-10pm, $12 Buy tickets
1009 W. Main St., Boise, ID 83702
4. Classic Rock BINGO @ WilliB's Saloon
8pm, Free
12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID
5. Casino & Cosmic Bowling @ 20th Century Lanes
6:30pm-12am, $5
4712 W. State St., Boise, Idaho 83703
6. Music!
Sunday 2/8
1. Valentines for Aids @ Flying M (Thursdays – Sundays through Feb 15) All proceeds benefit SNAP (Safety Net for AIDS Program)
9am-8pm, Free
500 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702
2. Pottery Barn Decorating Classes @ Boise Mall How to Accessorize Your Home: We'll share some simple and affordable ways to refresh your home with new accessories.
10 am or 6–8 pm, Free
350 N Milwaukee St, Boise, Idaho 83704
3. Happy Sunday @ Bodovino
12-9pm, food and drink specials
404 S. 8th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702
4. Music!
There you have it, here's to a great week of fun dating! Know of any other great date opportunities this week? Add them in the comments.


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LibertyFlames.com continues its coverage of spring practice today with LFSN reporter Alan York visiting with Flames' senior safety Jacob Hagen.
Hagen had a breakout year in 2013, finishing the season ranked third on the team with a career-best 61 tackles (34 solo, 27 assisted). Hagen also led the Big South with six interceptions and ranked No. 9 in the country in interceptions per game (0.5).
Hagen earned all-Big South first-team honors for his career season, while being selected to the Associated Press FCS All-America third team.
Hagen will be Liberty's most experienced defensive back in 2014, following the graduation of starting cornerbacks Walt Aikens and Kevin Fogg and fellow safety Aaron Dial.
On the practice field, Liberty will hold a closed scrimmage tomorrow afternoon at Williams Stadium in preparation for its annual Spring Football Game on April 12 (2 p.m.).
LibertyFlames.com will continue its coverage of football spring practice tomorrow when York visits with offensive coordinator Aaron Stamn.
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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Wongcarter, Katherine
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- 1 Artificial Photosynthesis
- 1 Carotenoid
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- 1 Excitation Energy Transfer
- 1 Photoprotection
- 1 Phthalocyanine
- Mobile Crowd Sensing in Edge Computing Environment
- The Effect of Disability on Subjective Well-Being across the Adult Lifespan: The Moderating Roles of Age at Disability Onset and Disability Type
- Mechanically Active Heterogeneous Polymer Matrix Composites
- Attribute-Based Encryption for Fine-Grained Access Control over Sensitive Data
- 并购背景下教育行业品牌价值研究
The first chapter reviews three decades of artificial photosynthetic research conducted by the A. Moore, T. Moore, and D. Gust research group. Several carotenoid (Car) and tetrapyrrole containing molecules were synthesized and investigated for excitation energy transfer (EET), photoregulation, and photoprotective functions. These artificial photosynthetic compounds mimicked known processes and investigated proposed mechanisms in natural systems. This research leads to a greater understanding of photosynthesis and design concepts for organic based solar energy conversion devices. The second and third chapters analyze the triplet energy transfer in carotenoid containing dyads. Transient absorption, time-resolved FTIR and resonance Raman spectra revealed that in …
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Did you know your appliances are talking to you? Really, they are! Did you also know you can also learn an awful lot by listening to them? Really, you can! You can find out how much electricity you're using — and how much money you're spending, too! To highlight what customers can discover with Direct Energy's Direct Your Energy Insights Tool, we're going to dig into some of the lesser-known ways your appliances affect your electric bill. By learning more about your electricity usage, you'll use less of what we sell!
What is My Air Conditioner Trying to Tell Me?
Believe it or not, air conditioners and HVAC systems are some of the chattiest appliances there are. Every squeak, each hum, every whine says volumes about what the machine is doing, how well it is doing it, and sometimes even what's going wrong. For example:
Squeaking or vibration when the blower fan is running. Look for loose mounting screws and tighten them into place. Too much vibration can eventually shake apart loose wiring connections.
Blower makes a higher than normal whine. Check to see if the air filter is clogged. Clogged air filters restrict airflow, forcing the blower to pull harder. That whine also indicates that unfiltered air is being drawn in from unsealed holes and gaps in the blower housing. Replacing the air filter regularly with the MERV-type recommended by your system's manufacturer will fix this problem and prevent wear on the blower's motor.
Blower motor squeals or buzzes. Blower motor bearings dry out after a few years and need to be oiled. There are ports located at either end of the motor shaft. While lubricating them is surprisingly cheap and easy, it can take a lot of time, be confusing, and get very messy. If you've never tinkered with one before, then it's a good idea to contact a qualified and licensed repair technician.
The outside condenser shakes and rattles when it's running. This usually happens when the unit isn't sitting flat. A simple fix is to shove plastic shims underneath its feet to help it sit properly. Preventing vibration is important because too much vibration can ultimately damage welds and cause expensive coolant leaks.
The outside condenser fan motor turns slowly or is only buzzing. This is good sign that the power capacitor is going bad. A normal capacitor is cylindrical with flat ends. Over time, they can develop bulges at either end or start leaking . This is a sure sign they've gone bad and must be replaced. Check it out by turning off the power supply or circuit break to the condenser. Next, find and remove the access panel. Locate the biggest capacitor and determine if it's bulgy or leaking. DO NOT TOUCH THE WIRE CONNECTIONS OR CONTACTS! This capacitor uses dangerously high voltage. To replace a bulging capacitor, it's best to contact a qualified, licensed repair technician.
Don't Believe What The Thermostat Tells You Is Comfortable
Air conditioning systems only have one speed. They don't run "harder" when it's hot, but as a home's heat load increases, they will run longer. The longer the system runs, the more electricity it uses to cool your home. Finding ways to reduce that runtime is how you can reduce your electricity bill. The single most important factor to consider is at what temperature are you most comfortable?
If you say 72°F, think again. We rely on the thermometer to tell us about what's comfortable and that measurement is based solely on what is customary in our society. A series of psychological experiments by the Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) showed that "comfortable temperatures" are actually societal constructs. Their research shows that most people dressed in summer clothes who did not know the room's actual temperature preferred as being comfortable a temperature range of 73° to 79°F. Meanwhile at night, as you sleep your core body temperature lowers and heat radiates from your extremities. A National Institute of Health study found the best sleep happens as the body reaches "thermoneutrality" when environmental temperatures are at 86°F (uncovered) or 60 to 66°F (wearing pajamas and covered by one sheet). By setting your thermostat to 80°F and lying beneath a ceiling fan, your body will cool down naturally and help you get a good night's sleep while reducing your electricity usage.
Want to know how you can save more?
Customers who sign up with a Direct Energy plan can get complete access to the Energy Insights Tool to help them monitor their usage and take more control of bill. If you're a Texas resident, you can save even more by signing up with Direct Energy's Free Weekends. From Friday at 6 PM to Sunday at 11:59 pm, you'll get FREE electricity. That's the most hours of free electricity in Texas! Just by switching to Direct Energy and saving your laundry for the weekend, you'll really clean up!


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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — A Germany-based automotive supplier is planning to build a new production plant in Kentucky.
The $120 million facility will be called Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel and will employ 90 workers.
The company says it is building the 150,000-square-foot facility to better serve its North American auto industry customers. The plant will be located in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green.
The announcement follows an economic development trip by Gov. Steve Beshear to Europe, which included visits to Germany, Spain and Austria.
The governor's office says European companies employ nearly 26,000 workers in Kentucky.


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R&G Interview // Zach Ernst Of Black Joe Lewis
Zach Ernst @ Austin City Limits Festival 2008 (Photo Rollo & Grady)
There would be no Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears without guitarist Zach Ernst. Joe was frustrated, ready to quit music and even thinking about moving to another city. Zach was a huge fan of Joe's and told him that he could put a band together if he was willing to give it another try. And, the rest is history.
I recently caught up with Zach on the phone in Pittsburgh while the band was touring with Okkervil River.
RG: When did you first meet Joe?
Zach: I was booking the 40 Acres Fest with Little Richard at UT [University of Texas] and we needed an opening act. I had heard his record and read about him, so I tracked him down and got him to do the show for us. There were probably four thousand people there.
RG: What was the name of Joe's band at that time?
Zach: His band was named Cool Breeze. It was sort of a rotating cast of characters. It was never really a set band. It was just Joe and then whoever else was playing with him that week. He got started doing weekly gigs at the Hole in the Wall, but I never got to see him there because I was too young to get in. You had to be 21. But, Bill, our bass player, would go to the Hole in the Wall and watch Joe play from the outside – there was a window where you could see what was going on onstage from the street.
RG: When did you change the name of the band to Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears?
Zach: The first gig we played together we were still the Cool Breeze Band. Between the time Joe did the Little Richard show with his other group and we did our first gig about a month passed, and Joe was gigging with the Weary Boys – they were a bluegrass band from Austin serving as Cool Breeze. Joe was offered a gig at the Parish, which is a club down there. He didn't really have a band because he wasn't playing with the same group of guys all the time. I think he was considering hanging up the music thing. So I said to Joe, "Well, hey, I know these guys, I'll get a horn section together, I can get a new rhythm section together and we'll just learn your first record."
RG: How's the tour going so far?
Zach: It's going pretty good, man. We're actually in Pittsburgh and we have the day off today. We did a fly-out to do a wedding in Santa Barbara, then played in Pittsburgh Thursday, and we're driving to Chicago tonight. We did the first leg of the tour with Okkervil River. We've been doing some big shows. We're doing a couple more weeks of our own shows and playing CMJ. The reception's been pretty good, man. This is the first tour we've done that's more than a couple of weeks, so it's a big step.
RG: Describe the band's sound?
Zach: Well, Joe came up with "garage soul" and we all liked that. We draw from influences like James Brown and Howlin' Wolf, and also from '70s punk rock, garage rock, the Sonics and the Monks. We're definitely influenced by all the great, older blues and rock-and-roll artists. Joe plays a really unique style of guitar, like an aggressive lead guitar. Having two loud guitars in the band isn't really something that any of those soul bands we love so much really ever did. We're still young, and I can definitely tell that the longer we stay out the more we're developing and getting better at playing with each other.
Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears Tour Dates (Click Here)
MP3: Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears – Gunpowder
MP3: Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears – Jungle
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Tech takes the wheel: Preparing Canada's insurance sector for autonomous vehicles
A new report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), representing Canada's private property and casualty insurers, argues that fully automated vehicles – the advent of which could begin as early as 2020 – present new risks to the Canadian auto insurance sector and its stakeholders.
An ounce of preparation
There is no need to reinvent the wheel in this crisis management initiative. There are many resources online and common-sense articles, checklists and manuals about crisis management.
Improve internal controls over fixed assets (Part 2)
A failure to satisfy proper cut-off, completeness, existence, accuracy and ownership are common problems arising from weak or non-existent fixed asset policies. The overarching approach to satisfying these issues is to design and implement internal controls in proper policies and procedures.
Building warranty or insurance? Recent Alberta jurisprudence on standard by-law endorsement
The Supreme Court of Canada recently denied leave to appeal in respect of the Alberta Court of Appeal's decision in 852819 Alberta Ltd v Sovereign General Insurance Company, 2017 ABCA 76, leave to appeal denied 2017 CanLII 51468 (SCC) ("852819 Alberta"), which provides much needed clarification regarding the interpretation of the By-law Endorsement coverage common to most all-risk commercial property insurance policies in Canada. The defendant insurers were represented by the authors.
Saskatchewan follows Manitoba's lead in regulation of portable electronics
Residents of Saskatchewan: Can't live without your smartphone? Never fear, the province follows Manitoba's lead in regulation of portable electronics. On June 22, 2017, new regulations (the "Insurance Regulations[1]") under Saskatchewan's Insurance Act[2] were filed with the Registrar of Regulations. The Insurance Regulations will broaden the availability of insurance covering smart phones in the province. Smartphones […]
Cybersecurity in the boardroom: The new reality for directors
Not long ago, cybersecurity was a term rarely, if ever, heard in the boardroom. Rather, information security was deemed to be a risk managed solely by the chief information or technology officer. Those days are gone. With the litany of high profile cybersecurity hacks—and the potential resulting drop in shareholder value, regulatory inquiries and litigations which inevitably follow—cybersecurity has become an increasingly challenging risk that boards must address.
What critical elements should appear in every third-party service provider contract?
Whenever data leaves the control perimeter of a company, there is a risk that the data will not be protected at the same level of security that is required by company policy. It is essential that data created, stored, manipulated or transmitted by a third party on the company's behalf be accorded the level of protection that is defined by the company's standards and policies.
Keeping on top of legal requirements: How can I identify legal risks?
There are hundreds of thousands of federal, provincial and municipal statutes and regulations. Laws and regulations exist for virtually every aspect of an organization's operations—incorporation, employment, safety, environmental, contracts, intellectual property, privacy and so forth. Organizations of all sizes need to be aware of their legal environment and regulations and laws that affect them…
What makes good risk management?
You have a risk management process, even if you don't think about it. Maybe it's an informal and verbal process, but the type of business you accept and how you deliver products and services is closely tied to your business strategy and the risk management process it requires.


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Northmen: A Viking Saga in streaming. A band of Vikings cross enemy lines and a panicked race begins. The losers will pay with their lives.
Daniel Janks, Darrell D'Silva, Richard Lothian, Joe Vaz, Johan Hegg, Nic Rasenti, Leo Gregory, James Norton, Ed Skrein, Danny Keogh, Ken Duken, Anatole Taubman, Charlie Murphy, Tom Hopper, Ryan Kwanten
Directors: Claudio Fäh
Duration: 97 min
Year of release: 2014
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Just announce today however - no ban!
But there will be a new tax. Imposed on exchanges is now 22% corporate and 2.2% local income tax, retroactively. So South Korean exchanges will be beginning 2018 with a bill due from 2017.
It's expected these additional costs will be passed on to users existing fees, so it's reasonable to expect less trading coming from South Korea - but at least they're still in the market.
Another part of the government plan: exchanges must share their users info with authorities. Similar to the agreement between the IRS and Coinbase, where after challenging them in court, Coinbase lost and were ordered to turn over customer data for any account with over $20,000 in actvity.
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Nations League: New Uefa competition set for 2018 & 2019
What is the UEFA Nations League? A look at the changes to international football
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- Shieldwall is a Mini-Con from the video game version of the Unicron Trilogy.
Shieldwall is one of many power-enhancing Mini-Cons scattered across Earth. A member of the Blue Mini-Con Team, when Powerlinxed to a larger Transformer, Shieldwall generates a force field that deflects physical blows and projectile weapons, including missiles. The shield is ineffective against energy weapons, however.
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Shieldwall's Mini-Con storage panel was discovered on a high ledge in the deep Amazon. Following the defeat of Megatron, he and the other Mini-Cons returned to Cybertron and helped form the Matrix Cannon, Nemesis Shield and Vanguard Booster, giving the Autobots the power needed to destroy Unicron.
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by Thomas MacEntee | Jun 14, 2011
There have been many modern changes to the way in which we read books - just look at the popularity of e-readers like the Kindle and the Nook. For genealogists, the most radical shift in accessing books has to be the advent of Google Books.
Google Books started out as Google Book Search and is one of many services provided by the Internet behemoth Google. In essence, Google Books provides the user access via the Internet to over 15 million books which have been scanned and converted to searchable text.
Several features of Google Books that are important to genealogists and family historians:
Many of the books available through Google Books were published prior to 1923 which is the cutoff data for published works in the public domain. This means that the copyright has expired and the book is publicly available to anyone.
There are, of course, exceptions and there is no "hard and fast" rule concerning copyright and free access to published works. For a better understanding of US copyright laws and what is considered in the public domain see Copyright Term and the Public Domain (opens in PDF).
In addition, there are some books for which the author or copyright holder has agreed to work with Google Books and make the book available - in whole or in part - via Google Books. So don't assume that anything you find using Google Books is in the public domain.
The process of locating books related to your genealogy search is relatively easy, especially if you are already familiar with Google and you know some tricks. Here's how:
Once you have search results, you must understand the various views available in Google Books in order to access the books and get the most out of Google Books. This is one of the most frustrating features of Google Books due to the misconception that all books located are easily accessible and can be downloaded.
The key word when working with Google Books is "viewing" rather than "accessing" or "downloading." Now that you have a better understanding of the different views in Google Books and what they mean in terms of how you can or can't view the contents, here are some ways you can use the books you locate. The majority of these functions can only be done for those books with a Full View availability.
One useful feature of Google Books is the ability to add books to the My Library application. My Library is a free application which allows you to designate your favorite Google Books - even if they are not fully accessible - for future reference. In addition, you can create a "bookshelf" based on keywords or topics such as New York Genealogy.
Note: you will need to establish a Google Account in order to use the My Library feature
There are a variety of useful features for Google Books titles:
There are other websites that offer the same type of service as Google Books. For the most part, if the book is available on one of the alternative sites it most likely is available on Google Books. Check out these sites for more online access to books:
Now that you know about Google Books, how to locate books and how to put them to use, there is no limit to the ways in which this resource can help with your genealogy research. Many genealogists and family historians use Google Books to locate not just information on their ancestors, but to learn more about the history of their ancestral lands, to understand social and political factors that impacted their ancestors and more. Being "well-read" makes for a "well-rounded" person. With Google Books you can turn your 2-dimensional ancestors into more "well-rounded" 3-dimensional ancestors.
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IceWarp Server's databases
Database overview
Icewarp Mail Server needs 2 databases by default - the database for the Groupware module and the database for the Anti-Spam engine. The groupware database stores all groupware items - calendars, address books, notes, journals, etc. The anti-spam database contains the quarantine items and the intrusion prevention records.
The accounts and domains settings are by default stored in the binary files in Icewarp\config folder, but you can configure Icewarp to store that in a database also. You can store also logs in a database, but it's not recommended.
You can find the groupware database connection settings in the Main Menu > Groupware > General > DB Settings box.
The anti-spam database connection settings can be found in the Main Menu > Anti-Spam > General > DB Settings box.
And the account database settings can be set in the Main Menu > System > Storage > Accounts tab > DB Settings box (after you enable database account storage).
Supported databases
The Icewarp 10.x.x/11.x.x (Windows) installer lets you choose whether you plan to use Icewarp as small or large server - the basic installation for < 500 accounts and advanced installation for 500+ accounts. This question is asked because of database storage. There are basically 2 types of databases - file databases and database servers. The file databases are suitable only for smaller servers - they don't need any additional programs to be installed, but they don't handle big loads well. The database servers need to be installed and configured, however they are able to handle the more traffic. The account database storage is recommended for Icewarp with more than 500 accounts, the dedicated SQL server is recommended for Icewarp with more than few thousand accounts.
Generally Icewarp supports syntax of these database servers and database engines: MS SQL, MySQL, InterBase, Oracle and Firebird, MS Access and SQLite. The syntax is important because of difference between the string variable type of each SQL server. The "Default" syntax is universal syntax, but it doesn't use full potencial of the specific servers, so it's better to specify the correct server syntax.
Database server settings and connection settings
Database Migration
Icewarp contains integrated database migration tool. You can use it to migrate from one type of database to another (to the same type too, of course), as well as to backup your database. The database migration is located in the Administration interface System/Tools/Database Migration section.
You should select the database type (whether you migrate account, groupware or anti-spam database) and fill the DB connection settings according to instructions in previous chapter.
Database migration process drops destination database tables (not all, only those, which belong to selected database type, and only if the tables exist, naturally), and creates new tables with the same data as in the source database.
For more informations you can check: How to use the Database Migration Tool Knowledgebase
All database errors are recorded into Icewarp error log (you can find it in the Administration interface Status/Log/Error log). So if you experience any problems with the database check the log first.
As mentioned above, the file based databases are not suitable for larger servers (100+ accounts), so these servers should migrate database the some SQL servers this may resolve many problems.


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Honolulu CIO Mark Wong slashed annual IT budget costs by $1 million for four consecutive years during his tenure at the Aloha State, yet he continues to innovate. Here's his secret.
Honolulu CIO Mark Wong's passion for these five words have led to an annual IT budget cost savings of $1 million each fiscal year for the past four years — and without the expense of restricting his ability to innovate.


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2015 has been a great year for gaming. Each month this year has been filled with strong title after strong title, making this ranking that much more difficult. Here are the 10 best games of the year categorized by genre.
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JF Robitaille "Missing You" (ft. Julie Doiron) (lyric video)
Published Jan 08, 2016Montreal-based singer-songwriter JF Robitaille is readying his next album for release in March, but before the full record arrives, he's unveiled a lyric video for the lead track "Missing You."
The song features acclaimed Canadian songstress Julie Doiron and hears the pair singing longingly about missing a loved one. It was recorded, along with the rest of the album, at Preston, ON studio House of Miracles with producer Andy Magoffin.
"I wrote the hopeful parts of this song on a beautiful spring day in Hamburg, Germany, and finished it off with a bit of bleakness on a 7 a.m. train from Montreal to Toronto in the dead of winter," Robitaille explains in a statement. "I've been a fan of Julie Doiron forever and I think she's probably the most original singer and writer in Canada. It was a dream come true and an honour to have her singing on this. People have been connecting to this song in a surprising way which has been extremely gratifying, hopefully it's open to several interpretations."
The accompanying video sees the lyrics scrawled across the screen, diary style, along with footage of a late-night walk through town and snippets of text message conversations.
Palace Blues is due out in March via Sparks Music/Universal, but you can get a sense of what's to come by watching Exclaim!'s exclusive premiere of the lyric video for "Missing You" in the player below.
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What is juvenile polyposis syndrome?
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a disorder characterized by multiple noncancerous (benign) growths called juvenile polyps. People with juvenile polyposis syndrome typically develop polyps before age 20; however, in the name of this condition "juvenile" refers to the characteristics of the tissues that make up the polyp, not the age of the affected individual. These growths occur in the gastrointestinal tract, typically in the large intestine (colon). The number of polyps varies from only a few to hundreds, even among affected members of the same family. Polyps may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, a shortage of red blood cells (anemia), abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Approximately 15 percent of people with juvenile polyposis syndrome have other abnormalities, such as a twisting of the intestines (intestinal malrotation), heart or brain abnormalities, an opening in the roof of the mouth (cleft palate), extra fingers or toes (polydactyly), and abnormalities of the genitalia or urinary tract.
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is diagnosed when a person has any one of the following: more than five juvenile polyps of the colon or rectum; juvenile polyps in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract; or any number of juvenile polyps and one or more affected family members. Single juvenile polyps are relatively common in children and are not characteristic of juvenile polyposis syndrome.
Three types of juvenile polyposis syndrome have been described, based on the signs and symptoms of the disorder. Juvenile polyposis of infancy is characterized by polyps that occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract during infancy. Juvenile polyposis of infancy is the most severe form of the disorder and is associated with the poorest outcome. Children with this type may develop a condition called protein-losing enteropathy. This condition results in severe diarrhea, failure to gain weight and grow at the expected rate (failure to thrive), and general wasting and weight loss (cachexia). Another type called generalized juvenile polyposis is diagnosed when polyps develop throughout the gastrointestinal tract. In the third type, known as juvenile polyposis coli, affected individuals develop polyps only in their colon. People with generalized juvenile polyposis and juvenile polyposis coli typically develop polyps during childhood.
Most juvenile polyps are benign, but there is a chance that polyps can become cancerous (malignant). It is estimated that people with juvenile polyposis syndrome have a 10 to 50 percent risk of developing a cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type of cancer seen in people with juvenile polyposis syndrome is colorectal cancer.
What genes are related to juvenile polyposis syndrome?
Mutations in the BMPR1A and SMAD4 genes cause juvenile polyposis syndrome. These genes provide instructions for making proteins that are involved in transmitting chemical signals from the cell membrane to the nucleus. This type of signaling pathway allows the environment outside the cell to affect how the cell produces other proteins. The BMPR1A and SMAD4 proteins work together to help regulate the activity of particular genes and the growth and division (proliferation) of cells.
Mutations in the BMPR1A gene or the SMAD4 gene disrupt cell signaling and interfere with their roles in regulating gene activity and cell proliferation. This lack of regulation causes cells to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way, which can lead to polyp formation.
How do people inherit juvenile polyposis syndrome?
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
In approximately 75 percent of cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from one affected parent. The remaining 25 percent of cases result from new mutations in the gene and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
Age of onset is variable. The term 'Juvenile' in the title of Juvenile polyposis syndrome refers to the histological type of the polyps rather than age of onset.
Affected individuals may present with rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea or anemia. On colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy polyps that vary in shape or size are present. The polyps can be sessile or pedunculated hamartomatous polyps.
Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome can occur sporadically in families or be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Two genes associated with Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome are BMPR1A and SMAD4. Gene testing may be useful when trying to ascertain which non-symptomatic family members may be at risk of developing polyps, however having a known familial mutation would be unlikely to change the course of treatment. A known mutation may also be of use for affected individuals when they decide to start a family as it allows them reproductive choices.
While mutations in the gene PTEN were also thought to have caused Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, it is now thought that mutations in this gene cause a similar clinical picture to Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome but are actually affected with Cowden syndrome or other phenotypes of the PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome.
Most juvenile polyps are benign, however, malignancy can occur. The cumulative lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is 39% in patients with juvenile polyposis syndrome.
Screening and treatment
People with juvenile polyps may require yearly upper and lower endoscopies with polyp excision and cytology. Their siblings may also need to be screened regularly.[citation needed] Malignant transformation of polyps requires surgical colectomy
Juvenile polyposis syndrome - Genetics Home Reference
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Popular New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski paid a surprise visit to a Massachusetts school on Tuesday, teaching kids how to do the "Gronk Spike" and taking selfies too.
Gronkowski spoke before a school assembly at Holten Richmond Middle School in Danvers, answering questions about his life and career.
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He was asked by one student how he came up with his famous "Gronk Spike," and said it was sort of spontaneous.
"I've always wanted to spike the ball after I score a touchdown," Gronkowski said, but explained that in high school and college, that would have resulted in a 15-yard penalty. "When I got to the NFL, I just started spiking the ball because it was allowed. Basically, it caught on because I started scoring a lot of touchdowns. People thought it was pretty cool."
The kids sure seemed to enjoy the surprise visit.
"Gronk was the best today," one of them said. "He was very active and very energetic. He's humongous."


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Mini Gruppe A
So, the World Cup. It's here. So is the Mini World Cup.
Today, it's players from the Group A teams: Costa Rica, Germany, Ecuador and Poland.
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By Interactive Strategies
Jan 23, 2014
User-generated content is good for everyone. For marketers, it helps them strengthen the relationship between brands and consumers, thus increasing impressions and word of mouth advertising. For consumer, it provides validity to their opinions and recognition to their contributions. It's a win-win.
So as marketers, what can we do to capture the precious, often-sought material that is user-generated content? Well, that's a good question. Here's a good start:
1. Run Targeted, Online Contests That Spurs Users into Action
• Facebook is a great place to run contests because both parties are already there. IS, for example, recently ran a successful photo contest for American Chemical Society that was hosted on Facebook. You can check it out here.
• Instagram is also a great place to run contests because we're visual creatures and it's the perfect platform for brand followers to be creative. It has also been proven that by using this platform, brands can obtain 25% more engagement than any other social platform.
• Direct email shouldn't be forgotten as well. While it tends to miss out on much of the hype in today's digital landscape, studies support its efficacy in calls to action when leveraging your mailing lists for contests.
2. Incentivize Users to Share Thoughts and Opinions
But how much? It doesn't need to be costly, and the answer remains and shall remain: it depends. Just make sure you recognize that everyone's time is valuable. Make the users' actions worth their time. Here are some Examples:
• Spurring useful market research can be as simple as offering coupons or free samples for products or services.
• Philanthropy: If you post a picture we will donate $X to Such-&-Such relief via red cross. A synergy of corporate ethics, news-jacking, and user generated content that will be sure to have your brand smelling like roses.
• Surprising the creator of a positive review shared on social media (with the right Klout score) with a gift card to your restaurant/store, etc.
3. Just Ask
• If you find useful user-generated content, its creator is probably a fan or follower of your brand. When this is the case, they often don't mind sharing their contribution for their chance to bask in their moment in the sun. Ask their permission to use their content, and they'll be feeling the love.
Once you have precious user content, leverage it how you see fit to bolster your brand's communications efforts. Smart companies will look to use user-generated content in its content mix and marketing messages more and more due to shrinking budgets.
But don't take my word for it; let's scope some well-executed campaigns from large brands:
The Old Spice Man
First the TV spots with the unnamed "Old Spice Man" rolled out. Soon after, the Old Spice team solicited questions from its social followers about the unnamed character. The submissions were carefully tracked and filtered down to only the interesting/humorous questions OR social media influencers, such as celebrities. The chosen inquiries received a prompt personalized direct response in the form of a short and witty YouTube video. This created quite an online buzz and yielded even more questions and interaction. The extent of the virility of these videos was record breaking. It led to a spike in the company's website traffic, Facebook interactions (800% increase), and Twitter followers (80K in just a couple days!). Most importantly, according to Nielsen, sales increased by 107% and changed sentiment about the brand from "my dad's deodorant" to a youthfully relevant brand image it has today.
Heineken's Ideas Brewery
Heineken ran a "Reinvent the Draught Beer Experience" contest challenge and asked fans to design the ultimate draught beer drinking fantasy. The winners received cash prizes in addition to a trip to Heineken's Amsterdam brewery for a workshop. This brand took user-generated content beyond increasing sales and looked inside the mind of the consumer for insights on what they wanted and opportunities to innovate. They still employ such tactics today (see above).
Doritos Crash the Superbowl
This campaign invited the brand's fans to create their own commercials to air during the Superbowl (There's that moment in the sun) as well as win a $1M prize. Over 2,000 video submissions were entered, two million votes counted, over a billion impressions overall and most importantly it got people talking about Doritos.
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- Go to the external storage part
- Click on: add external storage
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- Give the external storage a name like in the example below (daDup S3)
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So what might be the cause? A lot of things of course. One factor may be people's willingness to carry heat. Word on the street is that guns are back in town. As I was told: "People are now shooting into crowds more often, doing drivebys, more often, and shootings as teams more often. The risk for carrying a gun in nearly zilch. Bottom line: cops aren't stopping people, and young black men are paying for it with their lives."
Stop and frisks are down roughly 95%. Now we could debate whether certain police tactics are legal, constitutional, or moral. We should debate these things. Maybe it's OK to have 50 more dead bodies in NYC if hundreds of thousands of other young black men aren't stopped by police for no good reason. So let's have that debate. What bothers me is the disingenuousness of those who refuse to grant criminals any agency in crime. Like Broken Windows is the root of all evil. Like it is inevitable that 2015 would see a 10 to 20 increase in shootings in Brooklyn. And it must have been written by the Almighty that some in Baltimore would riot on April 27, and then the homicide rate would skyrocket.
Criminals don't leave their guns at home because they're asked politely by community leaders. It is possible that force and coercion might, in some cases, keep people alive. Remember (before we forget) that the arguments against stop, question, and frisk weren't only that it was illegal, unconstitutional, and morally reprehensible. It was that it didn't work -- that stop, question, and frisk was actually counterproductive with regards to crime prevention. (I never quite understood that argument, but it was said.)
The role of guns in NYC homicides is surprisingly varied. It wasn't that long ago (well, the 1970s) that guns were used in less than half of all murders in NYC. In 1960, at least according to one source, guns were used in just 20 percent of homicides. But that changed in late 1960s and 1970s.
By 1990, guns in NYC out of control. 1,650 killed by guns, 75% of all murders, higher than the national average (not including NYC) of 67%. (All these percentage may be a bit low based on "other and unknown".)
So along with all murder going down in NYC, gun murders went down in particular.
In 2000 65% of murders in NYC involved guns. (Compared to 66% in the rest of the nation. UCR data, all.)
In 2005 61% in NYC. (Rest of nation: 68%.)
In 2010 60% in NYC. (Rest of nation: 68%.)
In 2013 59% in NYC. (Rest of nation: 70%.)
Meanwhile, the percentages of gun homicides in other cities is much higher: 84% in Chicago; 79% in Los Angeles; 81% in Baltimore. So New York looks all the more impressive.
This was a little heralded victory against gun crime in NYC. While the rest of the country saw a small increase in the percentage of homicides involving guns, NYC saw a decrease.
I asked my friend, Dan Baum, who insisted on being identified as "a liberal Democrat Jewish gun owner who wrote Gun Guys: A Road Trip". Baum can write. (Too bad you didn't buy his book.)
Anyway, I asked Baum about what changed in the 1960s. Gun violence increased 50% in the 1960s (five times more than other/non-gun violence). He said:
What changed in the early 1960s? JFK was shot, and the liberals began their long love affair with gun control. Until 1968, you could buy guns through the mail. Guns were things that people owned, but they weren't a cultural marker, a badge of belonging to a particular subculture.
The liberals changed all that, by relentlessly pushing the bubbas into a corner. Suddenly, people were in a panic to buy all the guns they could, because they never knew when the liberals were going to ban their sale altogether. The NRA, taken over by the loonies in 1977, pushed that narrative. The number of guns circulating in private hands exploded exponentially, with predictable results. Not only that, a tremendous amount of anger was injected into the national discussion around guns — also not a good thing.
So I'd argue that we have the liberals, and gun control, to thank for the huge increase in gun murders. Guns are way more prevalent than they used to be, because the liberals made them a thing. Had they not done that, we'd be back in 1960 America — guns being a thing that some people own, that have no cultural/political/spiritual significance.


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Gold – the Winner in Any Economy
By now, most of you are familiar with the conventional wisdom about investing in gold. It goes like this: gold protects your nest egg against inflation. The classic definition of inflation is when the economy experiences excessive growth of the money supply. In other words, inflation occurs when too much currency chases too few goods and services.
But inflation can also refer to a gradual increase in prices we've all experienced, without necessarily the implication of excessive price increases. So in 1930, for example, the average cost of a new home was $3,845; the average cost of a new car was six hundred dollars; and the cost of hamburger meat was twelve cents. But in 2013, the prices of these same items became, respectively, $289,000 for a house; about $31,000 for a new car you could show off to the neighbors; and $4.63 for a pound of ground beef.
Because the dollar, like all fiat currency, loses value through inflation, investors still turn to gold to preserve their wealth, for the simple reason that the shiny metal is far less vulnerable to the ravages of year-by-year inflation. Gold retains its buying power.
One frequently cited example of gold's ability to sustain its value is the comparison of the price of an ounce of gold to the price of a man's suit. In 1900, a man's suit ran between seven and sixteen dollars. In 1940, the price of a man's suit ran $25.00, whereas the price of an ounce of gold that same year ran $35.00. In 2016, you can buy a sharp-looking mid-line man's suit for seven hundred dollars. And the spot price of gold as of March 2016 was approximately $1,250.
But gold is a much more versatile investment than the conventional wisdom makes it out to be. Commodities Research specialist Julian Jessop at Capital Economics makes a persuasive case that gold can perform well in a deflationary period:
"… [G]old's prolonged bull market from 2002 took place against a backdrop of generally low (and sometimes negative) inflation. Other drivers can clearly dominate. Indeed, it is not difficult to think of circumstances in which deflation could be positive for gold, many of which apply now."
Gold's stellar performance in our current deflationary environment bears out Jessop's argument. Investors are now flocking to the yellow metal as a safe haven – partly out of fear, but mostly out of common sense. The Week has dubbed it "the best performing asset class of 2016." The publication further points out, "Strong jobs data in the US and a recovery in the dollar can't stop the precious metal's surge."
Yet gold's current leap in price defies the conventional wisdom that dictates investors run to it solely as a hedge against inflation. Prices of commodities have declined, industrial production has geared down worldwide and countries are waging currency wars, making imports cheaper. Let's face it folks – the world economy is smack dab in the middle of deflation. Yet through it all gold still retains its luster.
That's why smart investors aren't concerned about timing their purchases of gold. It's a winning investment in any economy. It's an investment for all seasons; one that will protect your wealth during periods of inflation, deflation—or what an increasing number of experts predict will be an upcoming worldwide recession.


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The Executive Development Program is designed to prepare successful functional level executives for general management responsibilities. This intensive two-week program is taught by an outstanding group of professors from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. The program's core faculty members have extensive experience and expertise in global business and teaching executives.
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Insights into how you and others make formal and intuitive decisions.
-- Strategies for learning more effectively from experience.
-- Frameworks that foster more effective decision making.
-- Insights into the processes of negotiations and new ways for structuring these.
-- A framework for analyzing competitive strategies and how industry structure impacts strategic leverage.
-- How organizations achieve competitive advantage.
-- How to link goals, strategy, and management.
-- The fundamental terminologies and methodologies of financial and managerial accounting.
-- How to use financial information in managerial decision making.
-- How to evaluate and forecast financial performance and capital requirements.
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Participants in EDP have been identified by their organizations as executives who will assume greater responsibilities within their companies. They usually have expertise in one or more functional areas or may already be leading organizations that are in the process of expanding. Participants usually hold such titles as division manager, country manager, business unit manager, group product manager, sales or marketing manager, R&D or engineering manager, director of strategic planning, director of manufacturing, or director of human resources or personnel. Participants also include entrepreneurs, presidents, and owners of small companies with growth potential.
Participants should be sponsored by their employing organization and have a minimum of eight years' business experience with some managerial and leadership background required. The candidate's level and type of experience will be important characteristics for the EDP admissions committee. The admissions committee considers the overall character of the class, as well as the individual candidate's qualifications because peer-group interaction and learning are essential to this premier educational experience.
Program Outline
Executive Decision Making and Negotiation
Leadership and Creating High Performance
Strategy and Marketing
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Gain greater understanding and guidance on the practical application of the
American National Standard (ANS) development process and procedures, and the
value of ANSI accreditation. Learn why U.S. voluntary consensus standards are
important, the types of accreditation, all the stages in the standards
development process, and how to make the most of participation in standards
development. This course is an excellent "nuts and bolts" preparation for those
who are considering becoming an ANSI-accredited standards developer.
After attending this program, participants will understand the:
The following are topics covered in detail in this comprehensive course on U.S.
voluntary consensus standardization and American National Standards (ANS)
development process:
Benefits of standardization
ANSI's role in the U.S. standardization system
Staff from standards developing organizations; standards committee members,
officers and administrators; corporate standards personnel; subject
matter/technical experts; and those who want to learn more about how to develop
American National Standards.
Fee: $395 Member; $495 Non-Member
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Product Overview
The Conversor Pro is a compact wireless FM assistive listener that provides an individual with hearing loss optimal sound quality and greater versatility for a range of listening situations: classroom, office, in the car, social gatherings, shopping or at home.
The Conversor Pro is a compact wireless FM mic/transmitter and receiver that focuses on desired sounds to provide the user with clearer, sharper hearing in virtually any environment and conditions. With unmatched comfort, ease of use and portability, the Conversor Pro is perfect for anyone with hearing difficulty.
By increasing the available sound level, the Conversor Pro puts less strain on the hearing instrument amplifier. This allows higher sound levels without the risk of distortion and feedback. The microphone transmitter can be directed by hand or placed near the sound source up to 150 feet away, and will also accept direct input from a stereo, computer or TV. The zoom setting on the microphone allows users to focus on the sound source, while the omni-directional setting focuses sound from all around in close proximity.
The lightweight receiver can be worn around the neck or even placed under clothing, and works with t-coil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants or binaural headphones for users without a t-coil instrument. Users can now enjoy better hearing at home, in the classroom or office, at social gatherings, shopping, restaurants or even in the car.
- Background Noise Reduction reduces unwanted background and peripheral sound by up to 30dB, emphasizing the selected sound you want to hear
- Wireless transmission with the microphone placed near the sound source, you can listen with enhanced clarity up to 150 feet
- Works with t-coil equipped hearing instruments, cochlear implants, or binaural headphones
- Neckloop receiver with quick release
- Transmits desired sounds with enhanced clarity up to 150 feet away from the user
- Connects easily to TV, VCR, CD player, stereo and computer
- Rechargeable batteries provide up to 8 hours continuous use (approx. 150 minutes charging time)
- Settings for group and one-on-one discussions
- Zoom setting lets you focus on the sound you want to hear, greatly reducing background and peripheral sounds
- Omni-directional switch picks up sounds clearly from around you, such as at dinner or in meetings
- Sound Booster enhances volume
- Includes transmitter with built-in microphone, pendant receiver, power supply, neck cord, padded carry case
What is an FM system?
FM systems transmit sound via radio waves (frequency modulation) from the speaker's microphone to the listener's portable receiver.
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Pintpot - Brewer's Guild
Pintpot's unfiltered aggression makes him a brawler your opponents best avoid. A boisterous juggernaut at the start of a match, clever coaches will need to manage the flow of his potential, least he run flat on you. Prone to bouts of showboating, Pintpot is more interested in the attention of the crowd than the support of his teammates.
This blister contains:
• 1X Metal 40mm Pintpot Model
• 1X Pintpot Stat Card
Warning, not a toy! Not for use by children under three years old. Miniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.


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The Associated Press
The following recalls have been announced:
-About 110,000 Simply Basic lighted mirrors imported by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., because exposed wires inside the mirror could give someone an electrical shock when the mirror is touched.
The double-sided mirrors have one magnified side and one regular side. The lighting is controlled by three touch settings. They are 6 1/2 inches in diameter and have a brushed silver-colored metal stand. Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is displayed on the bottom of the base.
The mirrors were sold at Wal-Mart stores around the country between August 2005 and April 2006. Customers should return the mirrors to Wal-Mart for a full refund. For more information, call 800-925-6278, or visit www.walmartstores.com or www.cpsc.gov.


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On January 29, an armed intruder broke into the home of a Detroit, Michigan, cancer patient and was shot and killed by the patient's 74-year-old husband.
According to WXYZ, police say the wife woke the husband up around 4:45 a.m. because she heard a noise in the house. The husband grabbed his gun, went to investigate, and found a window opened in the living room. He closed the window and was confronted by the armed intruder while walking back toward the bedroom.
The homeowner then shot and killed the intruder.
Police said "it appeared the intruder had been piling up electronics and prescription drugs by the door."
ClickOnDetroit reports that the alleged home intruder's uncle believes his nephew "was after prescription drugs."
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-Determine each customer's vehicle needs by asking questions and listening.
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-- Mt 8:1-4
Very often in the Gospels people address Jesus as "Lord". This title testifies to the respect and trust of those who approach him for help and healing. At the prompting of the Holy Spirit, "Lord" expresses the recognition of the divine mystery of Jesus. In the encounter with the risen Jesus, this title becomes adoration: "My Lord and my God!" It thus takes on a connotation of love and affection that remains proper to the Christian tradition: "It is the Lord!"
(Celebrating the Year of St. Paul: German pilgrims pray before the relic of Paul's chains displayed above his sarcophagus in the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls of Rome.)


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|"Is this all real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
The topic of this article is of a real-life subject that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really exists), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts.
George Gordon Noel (née Byron), 6th Baron Byron (22 January, 1788 – 19 April, 1824), commonly known as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement. He is regarded as one of the greatest British poets and remains widely read.[1]
Albus Dumbledore kept volumes of Byron's Works, a collection of poems by Lord Byron, on his desk at the Headmaster's office at Hogwarts Castle.[2]
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Pears' Soap published a Christmas Annual between 1891 and 1925. The internet is awash with various beatiful coloured adds and front covers. But nowhere can I find a bibliography of this eries of magazines. I know that A. Conan Doyle appears in some if not many of them. I came across this series of adds from tear sheets from The Nation which I acquire from George Locke's trash bin a year or so ago now. Here's a pdf with an assortment, rather plain and no colour, but The Nation was published in black and white.
Pears' Soap Advertisements and Literature
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When you work in the SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS) web portal, you may experience the following layout issues:
- Characters such as "g" or "y" in folder names may not be fully displayed.
- On an SSRS report server that's installed in SharePoint Mode, the input text field for the query time-out settings doesn't align to the correct position.
- On an SSRS report server that's installed in SharePoint Mode, the toolbar icons on the report page are sized incorrectly.
The fixes for these issues are included in the following cumulative update for SQL Server:
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.