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#include "webrtc/modules/audio_device/android/audio_record_jni.h"

#include <utility>

#include <android/log.h>

#include "webrtc/base/arraysize.h"
#include "webrtc/base/checks.h"
#include "webrtc/base/format_macros.h"
#include "webrtc/modules/audio_device/android/audio_common.h"

#define TAG "AudioRecordJni"
#define ALOGV(...) __android_log_print(ANDROID_LOG_VERBOSE, TAG, __VA_ARGS__)
#define ALOGD(...) __android_log_print(ANDROID_LOG_DEBUG, TAG, __VA_ARGS__)
#define ALOGE(...) __android_log_print(ANDROID_LOG_ERROR, TAG, __VA_ARGS__)
#define ALOGW(...) __android_log_print(ANDROID_LOG_WARN, TAG, __VA_ARGS__)
#define ALOGI(...) __android_log_print(ANDROID_LOG_INFO, TAG, __VA_ARGS__)

namespace webrtc {

// AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord implementation.
AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::JavaAudioRecord(
    NativeRegistration* native_reg,
    rtc::scoped_ptr<GlobalRef> audio_record)
    : audio_record_(std::move(audio_record)),
      init_recording_(native_reg->GetMethodId("initRecording", "(II)I")),
      start_recording_(native_reg->GetMethodId("startRecording", "()Z")),
      stop_recording_(native_reg->GetMethodId("stopRecording", "()Z")),
      enable_built_in_aec_(native_reg->GetMethodId("enableBuiltInAEC", "(Z)Z")),
      enable_built_in_agc_(native_reg->GetMethodId("enableBuiltInAGC", "(Z)Z")),
      enable_built_in_ns_(native_reg->GetMethodId("enableBuiltInNS", "(Z)Z")) {}

AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::~JavaAudioRecord() {}

int AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::InitRecording(
    int sample_rate, int channels) {
  return audio_record_->CallIntMethod(init_recording_,
                                      static_cast<jint>(sample_rate),
                                      static_cast<jint>(channels));
}

bool AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::StartRecording() {
  return audio_record_->CallBooleanMethod(start_recording_);
}

bool AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::StopRecording() {
  return audio_record_->CallBooleanMethod(stop_recording_);
}

bool AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::EnableBuiltInAEC(bool enable) {
  return audio_record_->CallBooleanMethod(enable_built_in_aec_,
                                          static_cast<jboolean>(enable));
}

bool AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::EnableBuiltInAGC(bool enable) {
  return audio_record_->CallBooleanMethod(enable_built_in_agc_,
                                          static_cast<jboolean>(enable));
}

bool AudioRecordJni::JavaAudioRecord::EnableBuiltInNS(bool enable) {
  return audio_record_->CallBooleanMethod(enable_built_in_ns_,
                                          static_cast<jboolean>(enable));
}

// AudioRecordJni implementation.
AudioRecordJni::AudioRecordJni(AudioManager* audio_manager)
    : j_environment_(JVM::GetInstance()->environment()),
      audio_manager_(audio_manager),
      audio_parameters_(audio_manager->GetRecordAudioParameters()),
      total_delay_in_milliseconds_(0),
      direct_buffer_address_(nullptr),
      direct_buffer_capacity_in_bytes_(0),
      frames_per_buffer_(0),
      initialized_(false),
      recording_(false),
      audio_device_buffer_(nullptr) {
  ALOGD("ctor%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(audio_parameters_.is_valid());
  RTC_CHECK(j_environment_);
  JNINativeMethod native_methods[] = {
      {"nativeCacheDirectBufferAddress", "(Ljava/nio/ByteBuffer;J)V",
      reinterpret_cast<void*>(
          &webrtc::AudioRecordJni::CacheDirectBufferAddress)},
      {"nativeDataIsRecorded", "(IJ)V",
      reinterpret_cast<void*>(&webrtc::AudioRecordJni::DataIsRecorded)}};
  j_native_registration_ = j_environment_->RegisterNatives(
      "org/webrtc/voiceengine/WebRtcAudioRecord",
      native_methods, arraysize(native_methods));
  j_audio_record_.reset(new JavaAudioRecord(
      j_native_registration_.get(),
      j_native_registration_->NewObject(
          "<init>", "(Landroid/content/Context;J)V",
          JVM::GetInstance()->context(), PointerTojlong(this))));
  // Detach from this thread since we want to use the checker to verify calls
  // from the Java based audio thread.
  thread_checker_java_.DetachFromThread();
}

AudioRecordJni::~AudioRecordJni() {
  ALOGD("~dtor%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  Terminate();
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::Init() {
  ALOGD("Init%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  return 0;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::Terminate() {
  ALOGD("Terminate%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  StopRecording();
  return 0;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::InitRecording() {
  ALOGD("InitRecording%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  RTC_DCHECK(!initialized_);
  RTC_DCHECK(!recording_);
  int frames_per_buffer = j_audio_record_->InitRecording(
      audio_parameters_.sample_rate(), audio_parameters_.channels());
  if (frames_per_buffer < 0) {
    ALOGE("InitRecording failed!");
    return -1;
  }
  frames_per_buffer_ = static_cast<size_t>(frames_per_buffer);
  ALOGD("frames_per_buffer: %" PRIuS, frames_per_buffer_);
  RTC_CHECK_EQ(direct_buffer_capacity_in_bytes_,
               frames_per_buffer_ * kBytesPerFrame);
  RTC_CHECK_EQ(frames_per_buffer_, audio_parameters_.frames_per_10ms_buffer());
  initialized_ = true;
  return 0;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::StartRecording() {
  ALOGD("StartRecording%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  RTC_DCHECK(initialized_);
  RTC_DCHECK(!recording_);
  if (!j_audio_record_->StartRecording()) {
    ALOGE("StartRecording failed!");
    return -1;
  }
  recording_ = true;
  return 0;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::StopRecording() {
  ALOGD("StopRecording%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  if (!initialized_ || !recording_) {
    return 0;
  }
  if (!j_audio_record_->StopRecording()) {
    ALOGE("StopRecording failed!");
    return -1;
  }
  // If we don't detach here, we will hit a RTC_DCHECK in OnDataIsRecorded()
  // next time StartRecording() is called since it will create a new Java
  // thread.
  thread_checker_java_.DetachFromThread();
  initialized_ = false;
  recording_ = false;
  direct_buffer_address_= nullptr;
  return 0;
}

void AudioRecordJni::AttachAudioBuffer(AudioDeviceBuffer* audioBuffer) {
  ALOGD("AttachAudioBuffer");
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  audio_device_buffer_ = audioBuffer;
  const int sample_rate_hz = audio_parameters_.sample_rate();
  ALOGD("SetRecordingSampleRate(%d)", sample_rate_hz);
  audio_device_buffer_->SetRecordingSampleRate(sample_rate_hz);
  const int channels = audio_parameters_.channels();
  ALOGD("SetRecordingChannels(%d)", channels);
  audio_device_buffer_->SetRecordingChannels(channels);
  total_delay_in_milliseconds_ =
      audio_manager_->GetDelayEstimateInMilliseconds();
  RTC_DCHECK_GT(total_delay_in_milliseconds_, 0);
  ALOGD("total_delay_in_milliseconds: %d", total_delay_in_milliseconds_);
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::EnableBuiltInAEC(bool enable) {
  ALOGD("EnableBuiltInAEC%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  return j_audio_record_->EnableBuiltInAEC(enable) ? 0 : -1;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::EnableBuiltInAGC(bool enable) {
  ALOGD("EnableBuiltInAGC%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  return j_audio_record_->EnableBuiltInAGC(enable) ? 0 : -1;
}

int32_t AudioRecordJni::EnableBuiltInNS(bool enable) {
  ALOGD("EnableBuiltInNS%s", GetThreadInfo().c_str());
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  return j_audio_record_->EnableBuiltInNS(enable) ? 0 : -1;
}

void JNICALL AudioRecordJni::CacheDirectBufferAddress(
    JNIEnv* env, jobject obj, jobject byte_buffer, jlong nativeAudioRecord) {
  webrtc::AudioRecordJni* this_object =
      reinterpret_cast<webrtc::AudioRecordJni*> (nativeAudioRecord);
  this_object->OnCacheDirectBufferAddress(env, byte_buffer);
}

void AudioRecordJni::OnCacheDirectBufferAddress(
    JNIEnv* env, jobject byte_buffer) {
  ALOGD("OnCacheDirectBufferAddress");
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_.CalledOnValidThread());
  RTC_DCHECK(!direct_buffer_address_);
  direct_buffer_address_ =
      env->GetDirectBufferAddress(byte_buffer);
  jlong capacity = env->GetDirectBufferCapacity(byte_buffer);
  ALOGD("direct buffer capacity: %lld", capacity);
  direct_buffer_capacity_in_bytes_ = static_cast<size_t>(capacity);
}

void JNICALL AudioRecordJni::DataIsRecorded(
  JNIEnv* env, jobject obj, jint length, jlong nativeAudioRecord) {
  webrtc::AudioRecordJni* this_object =
      reinterpret_cast<webrtc::AudioRecordJni*> (nativeAudioRecord);
  this_object->OnDataIsRecorded(length);
}

// This method is called on a high-priority thread from Java. The name of
// the thread is 'AudioRecordThread'.
void AudioRecordJni::OnDataIsRecorded(int length) {
  RTC_DCHECK(thread_checker_java_.CalledOnValidThread());
  if (!audio_device_buffer_) {
    ALOGE("AttachAudioBuffer has not been called!");
    return;
  }
  audio_device_buffer_->SetRecordedBuffer(direct_buffer_address_,
                                          frames_per_buffer_);
  // We provide one (combined) fixed delay estimate for the APM and use the
  // |playDelayMs| parameter only. Components like the AEC only sees the sum
  // of |playDelayMs| and |recDelayMs|, hence the distributions does not matter.
  audio_device_buffer_->SetVQEData(total_delay_in_milliseconds_,
                                   0,   // recDelayMs
                                   0);  // clockDrift
  if (audio_device_buffer_->DeliverRecordedData() == -1) {
    ALOGE("AudioDeviceBuffer::DeliverRecordedData failed!");
  }
}

}  // namespace webrtc

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Apex Legends is now rumoured to be hitting the mobile platform as well.
The game which PUBG Mobile praised heartfully, Apex Legends is now rumoured to be hitting the mobile platform as well. As of now, the battle royal game is available for Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PS4, and PC platforms.
Apex Legends, which also recently hit the 10 million player mark, could come to Google Android and Apple iOS platform as stated by a Techspot report that quotes a third-quarter 2018 call by Electronic Arts (EA) who are the publishers of the game. This call makes apparent references to EA CEO Andrew Wilson who is said to have expressed interest to take the battle royale title to the popular mobile platforms.
Also, going by the above report, the mobile version of the game could have an increased "Asia focus" as countries like India are known to lap up intuitive battle royale titles relatively quickly. The biggest illustration of this fact is the recent PUBG Mobile which despite controversies (such as being recommended for bans and curtailing) continues to be popular.
At this juncture, a notable aspect is the fact that a cross-section of gamers are of the belief that Apex Legends could intensely compete with PUBG Mobile in the battle royale saga segment. With the former having garnered 10 million players in 3 days, it should add a lot of excitement to PUBG players (PUBG Mobile) who are now looking forward to the release of the new update 0.11.0 that introduces zombies in a full-fledged manner, along with newer enhancements such as a moonlight night mode to PUBG Mobile.
Hence, in case PUBG Mobile releases the update 0.11.0 at these times of Apex Legends showing signs of turning out to be popular, there could be lots to cheer about in the mobile gaming community across the globe. This potential development could also herald healthy - intense competition amongst all the titles currently dominating the action-adventure battle royale gameplay saga.


Anthony Head, one of our favourtie people to play Frank N Furter, is auctioning his own customised Tour Jacket from the show. This is a unique opportunity to own one of only two of these ever produced with the Frank badge made especially for Anthony.
The proceeds from this auction go towards helping a ten year old child called Thomas Hughes achieve his goal of walking without splints or a wheelchair.
The auction, began on Saturday June 18th, 2011 and will end on Saturday July 30th, 2011 at 11.59pm.
Bids are not limited to the UK, anyone, anywhere can place a bid.
UPDATED Monday, August 8th, 2011 The Jacket went for £1,800 to Paula, well done you!


Former post-secondary education administrator, Amanda Artim, has always been passionate about people. As a teacher, she got to help shape people's lives by teaching young children, but her new profession helps her explore them in a whole new way. Now the Owner of Balance Restaurant, Artim has been working closely with Carnegie Equipment to give her restaurant the best ambiance and service for her customers. Carnegie provided tabletop items, china, glassware, flatware, and a number of small wares for the kitchen. We interviewed Artim on her new journey as Balance Restaurant Owner and asked her a few questions about the restaurant's concept.
I always had a dream of owning/operating a restaurant. I have a passion for food and a love for people and entertaining.
What is your vision for Balance?
To fill a niche in the Johnstown area with a great dining experience focused on excellence in food, drink and service. I want to bring my customers back and wanting more.
What is your restaurant's concept?
Balance Restaurant will be a juice and smoothie bar by day and a cocktail and small plates bar by night. The goal of Balance Restaurant is simple to bring people together through local and fresh food.
How will aesthetics fit into the Balance concept?
It will be a mix between rustic and modern to create two different feelings: bright, busy and fast for breakfast and lunch, then low, slow and relaxing for dinner. We hope to create a space that is beautiful, welcoming and exciting.
What are the steps that you will take to transfer Balance from a juice and smoothie bar by day to a cocktail and small plates bar by night?
The menu will have different featured items of smoothies, juices, grains and greens for lunch, then add in sandwiches, soups and salads for lunch all at a counter style of service. Dinner will feature small plates designed with local, fresh foods with a flair. The focus is on a balance of flavors that develop with each bite.
Will you close the restaurant to make the change?
The restaurant will close from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to get ready for the dinner service.
How has Carnegie helped your business during this renovation period?
Service. Carnegie Equipment provided a high level of personal service. They answered questions, provided solutions and made suggestions based on industry knowledge. The presentation of tabletop items really helped the process.
What does "Balance" represent for the business?
A high level of customer service, with a focus on quality and personal relationships.
If you want to kick start your day with a healthy breakfast, grab a quick delicious lunch on the run, enjoy a crafted cocktail or beer after work or have a fabulous evening out, check out Balance Restaurant! Balance is located on 415 Main St, Johnstown, PA 15901. Check out http://thebalancerestaurant.com/ for more information and restaurant hours.


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We know you will agree, the world of work moves so fast it's hard to follow. The Triangle Executive Careers Group, provides members with the information, support and tools they need to take charge of their careers, find jobs they love, earn what they deserve and reach their work life mission. Led by one of North Carolina's leading career experts and nationally recognized career management and business leading experts , the Triangle Area Career Group is all about improving the work experience of professionals in the Triangle area. Using expert presentations and small group think-tank interaction the Triangle Area Careers Group is an innovative approach to job search and proactive career management.
So if you are unemployed, underemployed, looking for a career you truly love or you just want to connect to top professionals for progressive career advice this group will help you develop a strategy and achieve your career goals.
Please note there is a fee for group sessions and it is usually a $20 donation that supports the group as well as local charitable and community groups. Do you have a group you would like us to support and are a participant in our meetings? Let us know. We are happy to do it or consider it!
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We find ourselves at a unique time where organizations must lead five different generations. This engaging and humorous program will explain the reasons that drive generational difference and then share best practices for leading across the generations. Listen to the debut talk from the mind of Stan Phelps and Brian Doyle. Brian will lead the discussion on: an understanding of the importance and challenge of using different styles to lead each generation an understanding of how employees from different generations approach work, projects, and relationships strategies and techniques for leading the three older generations (Matures, Baby Boomers and Gen X) specific techniques for how to recruit, manage, build relationships, and retain Millennials and Generation Z Brian Doyle is a recognized expert in helping organizations lead the five different generations in today's workforce, speaking and consulting with audiences worldwide. His leadership experience began as a US Air Force pilot where he commanded 31 combat missions in Kosovo as well as transported the Presidential motorcade around the world. Transitioning to civilian leadership, Brian led the Quality program for a division of GE Capital and earned his certification as a Six Sigma Master Blackbelt. He went on to become a Sales and Marketing Vice President at Genworth Financial where he led members of four generations to double Genworth's market share in 18 months. He's since improved the leadership and customer experiences for his clients resulting in over $2 billion in new revenue. He has a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from the United States Air Force Academy and a master's degree in Systems Engineering from St. Mary's University. Brian lives in Raleigh with his wife and two sons.
TALK DESCRIPTION: Christie Williams serves as the Director of Development within the HQ Community. Her indispensable insight, energy, connections and care have helped the HQ team launch and support dozens of successful businesses and help lead startups to success throughout the Triangle and now all of North Carolina. She will share some of the practical communication skills, insight and energy it takes to leave comfort behind and create your own entrepreneurial career future from the successful start-up mindset. Christie Williams handles all leasing and event inquiries and work to develop new relationships beyond our current HQ Community. On a personal note, she has two daughters and two Pit Bulls, and an awesome husband. She is passionate about inclusivity, adoption, local restaurants, and Bluegrass music. When she's not at work, you can usually find her at an Estate Sale, renovating her home, or repurposing cool furniture.
Grill the recruiter with your toughest question regarding the job search process, our current market, and how to deal with recruiters. Will Barfield is the President and CEO of Barfield Revenue Consulting (BRC), a company he cofounded in 2017 with his wife, Amy Barfield. Will has been in sales his entire professional career, and really all the way back to his first job in high school. From his early-90's days as a part-time telemarketer, to six years in sports sales with the Carolina Mudcats and 12+ years in sales leadership and sales recruiting with Frankel Staffing Partners, Will has never not generated revenue. In addition to heading all sales-related efforts at BRC, Will is also very active in the local community. He donates his time to several organizations and has a history of leading successful fundraising efforts. At present, Will holds prominent volunteer positions with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association, The WakeMed Foundation and Haven House Services. Will and Amy love calling the Triangle region of North Carolina home, and they currently reside in Holly Springs with their three daughters, Kirsten, Olivia and Annabella.


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Palm releases grip on historical OS
22 May 2007 @ 17:35
It looks to be the end of an era for handheld manufacturer Palm, with reports coming in that the newly launched Treo 755p will be the last device based on Palm OS.
Last month, top executives at Palm announced plans to introduce a Linux-based platform.
Although the in house developed Linux platform will run existing Palm applications, it is understood that the Treo 755p will be the last device based on Palm OS proper.
US carrier Sprint Nextel launched the 755p this week, but the device met with lukewarm reviews and nothing to really distinguish it from its predecessors.
Units based on the new operating system are expected to make an appearance this year. Linux is expected to give greater stability to the operating system and Palm-based applications, whilst allowing it to handle simultaneous voice and data.
Late last year, Palm bought back the rights to the Palm OS code, known as Garnet, from Access, which had acquired the operating system developer, PalmSource.
PalmSource/Access replaced the proprietary kernel in its handset operating system with Linux following the acquisition of Chinese software firm China MobileSoft in 2004. Access has been shipping a version of Palm OS for Linux since last year.
Palm said it does not intend to licence the new Linux platform to third parties and the handheld vendor added that it has no plans to abandon the use of Microsoft Windows Mobile in some of its devices.
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Palm brand apparently acquired by TCL Alcatel for 2015 US smartphone push
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A senior citizen in its natural habitat – Qualicum Beach. (Black Press Media files)
Painful Truth: Boom and bust for towns welcoming B.C. seniors
What happens to B.C.'s retirement towns when there aren't any more retirees?
Matthew Claxton
The silver rush is on in B.C., but just as with the gold rush and every other resource boom of the past century, it will leave ghost towns in its wake.
I'm not speaking of silver ore. I mean silver hair, on the heads of seniors, a natural resource that is fueling the economies of a number of B.C. towns.
Let's consider Qualicum Beach, for example.
According to the 2016 Canadian Census, there were 8,943 people living in that pleasant little coastal town on Vancouver Island.
Most of them were retired, or close to it. The average age in Qualicum Beach was 60.1 years, and the media age was a staggering 65.9.
That's compared to a B.C. average age of 42.3, and a median age of 43.
Qualicum is the extreme outlier, but you can find similar numbers anywhere dubbed a "retirement destination."
Nearby Parksville? Average age 55.8. Peachland is 55.8 and Osoyoos is 54.8.
Most of us who grew up in the Lower Mainland, we Generation Xers and Millennials (remember, the older Millennials are now in their mid- to late-30s) have parents or grandparents, uncles and aunts and family friends who have decamped to one of these spots.
They worked for 30 or 40 years, they saw the values of their suburban homes rocket skyward, and they sold up and retired to somewhere quieter, with a newer house and a view of a lake or the ocean.
The Boomers will be fine.
The question is, what happens to those towns in 20 to 30 years?
Right now, the tax base of Qualicum Beach or Osoyoos or Peachland is solid as a rock. The oldest members of the Baby Boom generation are only in their mid-70s at most. Many of them are still only beginning to consider retirement. They'll be heading for retirement destinations for years to come, increasing the population there, generating new construction, patronizing shops and restaurants.
And then, in about 20 years, the stream will run dry.
There are fewer Generation Xers than there are Baby Boomers, after all. We also have less money, having been born under generally less fortunate circumstances, and fewer will be able to sell up and move. (Frankly, many of us are worried we're simply going to work until we die.)
The Boomers will be heading into care by then, or into the great beyond.
What happens to the towns?
The worst case scenario is they are hollowed out, just as so many resource-based B.C. towns have been when the mill or the mine shuts down.
With fewer and fewer new residents, construction halts. The price of homes begins to drop, and with some left empty, property tax revenues begin to shrink, putting local services at risk of cuts. That can be the start of a death spiral for a small town.
It doesn't have to be that way, but it will mean these towns need to find another source of residents or visitors, whether it's seasonal family visitors or overseas tourism. Or perhaps, some other form of industry that can replace the seniors with a more stable mix of age ranges (and prompt a need for new schools).
But the worst case scenario is likely to hit at least a few of these towns hard.
Silver, it turns out, is a non-renewable resource.
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Seniors who rely on CPP and Old Age Allowance are stretched
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Peter-Michael Diestel (Prora (Rügen), 14 februari 1952) is een Duits advocaat en politicus (DSU, CDU). Hij was van 12 april tot 2 oktober 1990 plaatsvervangend voorzitter van de Ministerraad van de DDR onder Lothar de Maizière.

Biografie
Peter-Michael Diestel studeerde van 1974 tot 1978 rechten aan de Karl-Marx Universiteit te Leipzig in de toenmalige Duitse Democratische Republiek (DDR). Van 1978 tot 1989 was hij hoofdjurist bij de agrarische industrievereniging te Delitzsch. In 1986 promoveerde hij tot doctor in de rechten na een dissertatie over het recht binnen de zogenaamde Landwirtschaftliche Produktionsgenossenschaft (LPG).

Peter-Michael Diestel was in december 1989 een van de oprichters van de Christlich-Soziale Partei Deutschlands (CSPD) die in januari opging in de Deutsche Soziale Union (DSU). De DSU was een van de partijen die na de eerste vrije Volkskammerverkiezingen in maart 1990 werd opgenomen in het coalitiekabinet van Lothar de Maizière. Diestel trad tot het kabinet toe als vicepremier en minister van Binnenlandse Zaken (12 april 1990). Het kabinet-De Maizière was het eerste en enige nietcommunistische kabinet van de DDR en streefde hereniging van de beide Duitslanden toe. In juni 1990 trad hij uit de DSU en sloot zich aan bij de Christlich Demokratische Union (CDU).

Als minister van Binnenlandse Zaken was er veel kritiek op het optreden van Diestel. Onder zijn bewind werden talrijke Stasi-dossiers vernietigd en behielden veel Stasi-agenten hun positie op het ministerie.

Na de Duitse hereniging was Diestel lijsttrekker van de CDU in Brandenburg. De CDU werd in Brandenburg echter verslagen door de SPD van Manfred Stolpe (14 oktober 1990). Stolpe vormde daarop een kabinet vormde zonder de CDU. Van 1990 tot 1994 was Diestel lid van de Landdag van Brandenburg en van 1990 tot 1992 was hij oppositieleider.

Sinds 1993 is hij werkzaam als advocaat. Als advocaat verdedigt hij veel oudmedewerkers van de Ministerium für Staatssicherheit (MfS).

Bron
Wer war wer in der DDR? Ch. Links Verlag, Berlijn 2000

Zie ook
Deutsche Soziale Union
Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands

Oost-Duits minister
DSU-politicus
CDU-politicus (DDR)
CDU-politicus (Bondsrepubliek)
Volkskammerlid
Duits advocaat

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"Believe it to achieve it."
Chevy developed a deep passion for athleticism, music, and movement at age 3, when she strapped on her first set of tap shoes. After years as a competitive dancer, the Michigan native moved to LA to earn her B.A. from LMU, and M.A. from USC. As a certified yoga instructor, Chevy found SoulCycle, and was immediately drawn to the mind-body connection. Expect her class to be an upbeat dance party offering a challenging, fun, and safe space to grow and explore mind, body, and soul.


This is a same error message that we saw after Errcode: 28 – No space left on device.
Reported but still waiting as open 🙂 — 72437.
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Houston's Clear Thinkers
Longtime Houston attorney Tom Kirkendall's observations on developments in law, business, medicine, culture, sports, and other matters of general interest to the Houston business, professional, and academic communities.
A masterful performance
Posted on April 21, 2005 by Tom
Inasmuch as I had to appear at an hearing in federal court early this morning, I stuck around after my hearing to attend the sentencing hearing of former Merrill Lynch executive Daniel Bayly in connection with the Enron Nigerian Barge case, which has been a regular subject on this blog over the past year.
To say the least, I'm glad I stuck around.
In one of the most impressive judicial performances that I have witnessed in my 26 year legal career, U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein, Jr. — in the face of widespread public and political expectation that anyone who had anything to do with Enron should be punished severely — rejected the Enron Task Force prosecutors' pleas to punish Mr. Bayly with up to 15 years of prison and sentenced the former Merrill Lynch executive to 30 months in prison, six months of probation, a $295,000 restitution award, and a $250,000 fine.
Later in the afternoon, Judge Werlein sentenced former Merrill executive James Brown — who, unlike Mr. Bayly, also faced conviction on perjury and obstruction of justice charges over the barge deal — to 46 months of prison and similar financial penalties as the ones assessed to Mr. Bayly.
Inasmuch as Mr. Bayly is the first defendant to be sentenced after being convicted at trial of an Enron-related crime, the far shorter sentence than the punishment that the prosecutors recommended was a bitter blow to the Task Force prosecutors, who did not attempt to hide their displeasure with Judge Werlein's ruling after the hearing.
Clearly in full command of the legal issues and evidence before him, Judge Werlein carefully stated his findings and conclusions, which included the following:
He categorically rejected the prosecution's controversial $44 million "market loss" theory as being contrary to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Dura Pharmaceuticals v. Broudo, in which the Court rejected the price inflation theory of causation that the Task Force prosecutors used in calculating the $44 million in market loss.
He declined to adopt the jury's $13.7 market loss theory, essentially on the same grounds as he rejected the government's theory.
He ended up calculating market loss at $1.4 million, which was the total profit that Merrill and the Enron-related partnership ultimately made on the Nigerian Barge deal.
He rejected the prosecutors' pleas for an upward adjustment of the sentence under the advisory sentencing guidelines "to make an example out of Mr. Bayly for Wall Street."
He granted a downward adjustment of the sentence under the sentencing guidelines because of Mr. Bayly's exemplary professional and personal record. "I may have never had a defendant before me who had a more glowing and extraordinary record of being a good citizen," noted Judge Werlein.
Although he noted the jury conviction of fraud, Judge Werlein observed that — in the constellation of of Enron fraudulent conduct that former Enron CFO Andrew Fastow orchestrated — Mr. Bayly's involvement in the barge transaction was relatively benign and not central to Enron's transactions.
He noted that the Enron Task Force had obtained plea bargain sentences for two Enron executives who were central to Enron's more wide-ranging fraudulent conduct — 10 years for Mr. Fastow and five years for former Enron treasurer Ben Glisan — and that those sentences were less than the one that the prosecution was recommending for Mr. Bayly, who was a bit player in Enron's questionable conduct.
Then, as if to punctuate his rulings, Judge Werlein firmly rejected the prosecution's over-the-top call at the end of the hearing for Mr. Bayly to be taken into custody immediately, and allowed Mr. Bayly to report to prison voluntarily in accordance with a date to be scheduled in the near future by the Bureau of Prisons.
Judge Werlein delivered his rulings in his customary conscientious and professional manner that exuded the careful consideration that this man of extraordinary depth gave to the issues before him.
After the hearing, I happened to get on the same elevator as Mr. Bayly and several members of his family. After having lived through a nightmarish prosecution and clearly expecting the worst when they came to court today, Mr. Bayly and each of his family members — several of whom had tears in their eyes — were clearly touched by Judge Werlein's courage, grace and fairness in sentencing Mr. Bayly.
Later, as I drove back to my office after the hearing, I reflected on Ewing Werlein, Jr. and the remarkable judicial performance that I had just witnessed.
When I moved to Houston as a young college student over 30 years ago, one of the first Houston families that my family and I met was that of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Werlein, Jr., who hired a couple of my younger sisters to babysit their daughter and son. I recall my late father observing to me at the time: "Tom, if you want to become a gentleman, Mr. Werlein would be a fine model for you to follow."
Several years later, after finishing law school and becoming a young attorney in Houston, I learned quickly that Ewing Werlein, Jr. — then a partner at Vinson & Elkins — was one of the most respected lawyers in the Houston bar and a model for young lawyers.
Over a decade later, Judge Werlein's son, Ken, became an associate pastor at my family's church here in The Woodlands before going on to start his own church in northwest Houston. O
One of Ken's finest sermons during his time at my family's church was one that he gave on Father's Day in which he lovingly described his father's tender mentoring of his son and daughter.
Finally today, in the face of virtually unprecedented public animus toward anyone or anything having to do with Enron, Judge Werlein has shown judges everywhere the model of what a judge should aspire to be.
That's quite a fine legacy in my book.
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Matt Henneman on April 22, 2005 at 10:13 am said:
Tom:
Well said. There are few men of greater character or dignity than Judge Werlein. It is nice to see an acknowledgement of the positive attributes of some of the finer members of our judiciary. Hopefully Judge Werlein's decision in this matter will signal the beginning of the end of the attempts by the government to prosecute bad business decisions as criminal actions.
PointOfLaw Forum on April 26, 2005 at 9:57 am said:
Bill Lerach, screen star
A couple of weeks ago I attended an advance screening of the new agit-documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" (overdesigned website here), courtesy of the film's busy publicists. The film, which opened on Friday, derives tritely leftist less…
Anon Y. Mous on May 19, 2006 at 10:39 pm said:
While it is good to hear that the Judge was balanced under the circumstances, Dan Bayly should not be in jail. He was railroaded by our justice system which is out of balance and failed him. Important evidence for the defense was excluded from the trial.
I have heard from more than one source in the legal community that this verdict is vulnerable and likely to be overturned on appeal. That would be a just outcome.
Dan is universally believed to be one of the finest executives on Wall Street and our Justice Department seems to revel in taking decent people down, along with the guilty.
CKS on August 15, 2006 at 12:51 pm said:
I commend you for disclosing your close personal connection with the Judge, such that the source of enthusiasm behind your sycophantic rose-petal parade is transparent. Nonetheless, after 26 years at the bar, you should know that judges don't put on "performances;" they simply weigh the evidence and address the relevant legal principals impartially.
The Judge's record is a fine one, and I have no doubt that he is a good man. But to hear you tell it, he is something akin to Gandhi, Dr. King, and the Messiah rolled into one — all for simply applying the law correctly, as his job requires.
Tom K. on August 15, 2006 at 1:21 pm said:
CKS, although I have great admiration for Judge Werlein, that does not mean that I do not disagree with him on occasion. For example, as I have noted many times in other posts on this blog, I believe that the Judge granted the Enron Task Force too much latitude in the prosecution of the four Merrill Lynch executives. The Fifth Circuit has agreed with me on that issue.
Nevertheless, Judge Werlein showed great character and courage in rejecting the Task Force's proposed sentencings of the Merrill Four. Although he had a sound legal basis in doing so, another competent judge handed down this far different sentence in a similar case in the same environment as Judge Werlein was operating under. That Judge Werlein did not give in to the mob in sentencing the Merrill Four reflects the integrity of this fine man.
Thanks for reading Clear Thinkers.
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(NACOGDOCHES, TX) The City of Nacogdoches will host NAC 101 starting January 10, 2019. This multi-series learning event is a unique opportunity for Nacogdoches citizens over the age of 18 to learn about various City departments, City Council, the budget process and more. Sessions are designed to teach citizens how city government works and how to become more involved.
"NAC 101 produces well-informed citizens with a willingness to be involved in local governance, and these students can become ambassadors for Nacogdoches," says Brian W. Bray, Director of Community Services.
Sessions will be held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. from January 10th through May 9th. Applications are currently available at the C. L. Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North St., and can also be accessed on our city website. Applications need to be turned in to the Recreation Center or emailed to Brian W. Bray at brayb@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us by 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2019. Class size is limited, so turn in your application as soon as possible!
This program is your chance to see behind the scenes of city government. Attendees will hear presentations from hardworking city employees like Fire Chief Keith Kiplinger, City Engineer Steve Bartlett, City Librarian Mercedes Franks, Nacogdoches Economic Development Director Larissa Philpot and others.


Consider the co-diagnosis of bronchiectasis in patients with suggestive symptoms.
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) published a management strategy document in 2011, which comprised a set of recommendations for management of COPD based on a comprehensive review of current scientific evidence. GOLD has subsequently updated this document to incorporate new evidence, with the latest update published in 2014.3 Other guidance relevant to the UK was published by NICE in 2010: Clinical Guideline (CG) 101 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is scheduled for review in June 2016.
Prior to publication of the GOLD strategy document in 2011, the severity of COPD was graded using only the severity of airflow limitation measured by the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).1,3 The 2011 advice from GOLD recommended a multidimensional assessment of COPD, to encompass the level of symptoms, risk of future exacerbations, and the presence of co-morbidities in addition to the severity of airflow obstruction.3 This article will explain the important aspects of the 2011 strategy document, focusing mainly on diagnosis, assessment, and the management of patients with stable COPD, as these are key areas for COPD management in primary care. The 2014 updates that are most relevant to clinical practice will also be considered, with a particular focus on inhaled pharmacotherapy as this is a rapidly changing field with the recent introduction of a number of new medicines.
the presence of airflow obstruction on post-bronchodilator spirometry.
How to make a diagnosis of COPD is explained in Figure 1. A common mistake in clinical practice is to make a diagnosis of COPD based on only one or two of these criteria. Importantly, older patients with airflow obstruction and symptoms should not be diagnosed with COPD unless they also have a history of exposure to risk factors. Good quality spirometry is essential, otherwise interpretation of the results can become difficult; for example, the forced vital capacity (FVC) needs to be properly completed, otherwise a low FVC causes the FEV1/FVC ratio to be misleadingly high. The results of bronchodilator reversibility should not be considered when making the diagnosis; both asthma and COPD patients can show reversibility, and a positive result does not favour the diagnosis of either condition.
FEV1=forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC=forced vital capacity.
The multidimensional assessment of COPD includes symptom assessment. The modified British Medical Research Council (mMRC) Questionnaire is a short and easy way to quantify the degree of breathlessness.4 Alternatives are the COPD Assessment Test (CAT)5 and the Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ),6 which again are short and easy to complete, but provide more comprehensive assessments of health status. Any of these tools may be used.
The combined COPD assessment uses spirometry, symptoms, and exacerbation risk to categorise patients into groups A, B, C, or D, for the purpose of individualising treatment decisions (see Figure 2). Patients with more symptoms (mMRC ≥2 or CAT ≥10) are categorised as group B or D. Patients with greater future risk (of exacerbations, hospitalisation, or death) are those with FEV1 <50% predicted, or those with frequent exacerbations, and are classified as group C or D.3 There is often a different risk categorisation when evaluating exacerbation history and FEV1, as one of these may predict low risk while the other predicts high risk; in these cases, the patient should still be categorised as high risk.
Adapted from GOLD. Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic pulmonary disease. Updated 2014.
The pharmacological management of COPD focuses on alleviating symptoms, improving health status and exercise tolerance, and preventing exacerbations. The majority of drugs for COPD are delivered by inhalation, in order to maximise therapeutic benefits while minimising side-effects. There is a wide range of inhaler devices available to patients, and it is important to consider ease of use and cost when deciding which drug to prescribe.
There are an increasing number of publications concerning the benefits of combination inhalers containing a LABA and LAMA compared with longacting bronchodilator monotherapy.10 The GOLD 2014 update states that LABA/LAMA combination inhalers significantly improve lung function compared with monotherapy, although the benefits to patient-reported outcomes such as breathlessness have been limited.3 Publications regarding the once-a-day combination of indacaterol and glycopyrronium QVA149 were reviewed,3 but there have subsequently been more publications with this drug and the once-daily combination of the LABA vilanterol with the LAMA umeclidinium. The evidence base in this area is rapidly changing, with results showing a common pattern of large improvements in lung function with LABA/LAMA combinations compared with monotherapy, coupled with greater improvements in symptoms measured by questionnaires and significantly lower reliever medication use; overall, this indicates clinically relevant symptomatic benefits for LABA/ LAMA combinations compared with monotherapy.
Smoking cessation interventions remain an important part of COPD management, as success can alter the natural history of the disease. The use of pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation should be as part of a structured programme that includes support such as counselling.
The management of stable COPD includes reducing exposure to risk factors such as smoking, encouraging physical activity, providing pulmonary rehabilitation for appropriate patients, and vaccination. Regular follow up is required to monitor lung function, symptoms, exacerbation history, and the possible development of co-morbidities. The use of inhaled medicines should be tailored towards the patient's symptoms and exacerbation history. This personalised approach uses the A, B, C, or D categorisation to guide the choice of treatment (see Figure 2).
Patients categorised as A or B do not suffer with frequent exacerbations and so do not require corticosteroid therapy; these patients require short- and longacting bronchodilators, according to the level of symptoms. The new combination LABA/LAMA inhalers are a treatment option for GOLD B patients, offering potential cost savings compared with using separate LABA and LAMA inhalers, in addition to a simplified treatment regimen.
Patients with COPD who are not frequent exacerbators include GOLD A and B, and also the GOLD C and D patients who have FEV1 <50% but are not frequent exacerbators. For all of these COPD patients who are not frequent exacerbators, a possible treatment algorithm is shown in Figure 3.
For patients who become frequent exacerbators despite treatment with a long-acting bronchodilator, ICS/LABA combination therapy is an option. The long-term side-effects of ICS include osteoporosis, diabetes, and cataracts, and there is evidence that some COPD patients treated with ICS develop pneumonia.11 It is important that ICS/ LABA combination treatments are used only in GOLD C and D patients with a history of exacerbations, where the benefits of these drugs outweigh the potential risks. The different pharmacological options for the prevention of exacerbations in frequent exacerbators are shown in Figure 4. There is less evidence currently for the efficacy of LABA/LAMA combination inhalers in this COPD phenotype.10,19 Nevertheless, a practical approach to the treatment of frequent exacerbators could be to use either LAMA/LAMA or ICS/LABA for patients who are frequent exacerbators despite LAMA monotherapy. Those patients who subsequently still require additional therapy could then step up to 'triple therapy', comprising ICS/LABA plus LAMA.
LABA=long-acting beta agonist; LAMA=long-acting muscarinic antagonist; LABA/LAMA=combination inhaler containing LABA and LAMA Adapted from: Singh D. New combination bronchodilators for COPD: current evidence and future perspectives. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2014 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111 /bcp.12545. [Epub ahead of print].
Common co-morbidities in COPD include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression, and lung cancer. These may arise independently of COPD, or be related to COPD. Regardless of the relationship to COPD, the treatment should be the same as for patients without COPD.
The recent introduction of new inhaled medicines for the treatment of COPD offers more choices for patients and prescribers. In particular, LABA/ LAMA combination inhalers provide a logical and effective new treatment option.10 These new medicines need to be used as part of a treatment pathway that considers clinical benefit, potential side-effects, inhaler device characteristics, and cost. There are many patients with COPD in the UK treated with triple therapy (ICS/LABA plus LAMA), who are not, and have never been, frequent exacerbators; the cost of such treatment is high, and there are potential long-term adverse effects of ICS use.
The updated advice from GOLD recommends an individualised approach to pharmacotherapy, based on the classification system shown in Figure 2. A simplified approach for doctors treating COPD patients could be to identify frequent and infrequent exacerbators, and then to follow the treatment algorithms set out in Figure 3 (for infrequent exacerbators) and Figure 4 (for frequent exacerbators). This individualised approach can be used to ensure personalised treatment tailored towards disease characteristics, while also ensuring that drug costs do not spiral through the inappropriate use of triple therapy.
It is likely that a local education programme for GPs and practice nurses to share the formulary choices and updated GOLD guidance will help deliver better patient outcomes.
van der Molen T. Clinical COPD Questionnaire. 1999. Available at: ccq.nl (accessed 25 November 2014).
Burge S, Wedzicha J. COPD exacerbations: definitions and classifications. Eur Respir J 2003; 21: (Suppl. 41): 46s–53s.
Hurst J, Vestbo J, Anzueto A et al for the Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate Endpoints (ECLIPSE) Investigators. Susceptibility to exacerbation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 363: 1128–1138.
Soler-Cataluña J, Martínez-Garcia M, Román Sánchez P et al. Severe acute exacerbations and mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax 2005; 60: 925–931.
Calverley P, Anderson J, Celli B et al for the TORCH investigators. Salmeterol and fluticasone propionate and survival in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 2007; 356 (8): 775–789.
Tashkin D, Fabbri L. Long-acting beta-agonists in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: current and future agents. Respir Res 2010; 11: 149–162.
Tashkin D, Celli B, Senn S et al for the UPLIFT study investigators. A 4-year trial of tiotropium in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 2008; 359 (15): 1543–1554.
Vogelmeier C, Hederer B, Glaab T et al for the POET-COPD investigators. Tiotropium versus salmeterol for the prevention of exacerbations of COPD. N Engl J Med 2011; 364 (12): 1093–1103.
Calverley P, Pauwels R, Vestbo J et al; TRial of Inhaled STeroids ANd long-acting beta2 agonists study group. Combined salmeterol and fluticasone in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2003; 361 (9356): 449–456.
Kerwin E, Hébert J, Gallagher N et al. Efficacy and safety of NVA237 versus placebo and tiotropium in patients with COPD: the GLOW2 study. Eur Respir J 2012; 40 (5): 1106–1114.
Wise R, Anzueto A, Cotton D et al for the TIOSPIR Investigators. Tiotripium Respimat Inhaler and the risk of death in COPD. N Engl J Med 2013; 369 (16): 1491–1501.


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What Could Be The Worst Happen In A Monday Morning?
We all know that if you are a working person, then it's really hard to deal with our daily schedules, especially Monday morning. It maybe because you have taken the slight vacation on weekend and now you are too lazy to get up and get ready for work on a Monday morning. As a result of this, you wake up really late and realize you have few more minutes get ready, so you rush all your work and then skipping your breakfast, get on the car and drift off to work. But when you are at the car park of our work place you'll realize that you are already late for work, so you hastily get out the car and close the door and run off to the elevator to get to your office before your boss notice you late. But what happens when you are done for the day and come to the parking lot to get your car?
Just as you reach to your car, you send your hand inside your pocket to get the car keys to unlock the car but find nothing. And then you search inside your backpack and find nothing in return to. Sometimes you will take that elevator ride again to your office to find your car keys in your office too. But when you are in no luck and come again to your car, you will see that you have locked yourself outside and the car keys are inside the car. Now what? By now, you are frustrated and too tired to work on the new found problem. If you are ever in a position like this, you better find a 24 hr locksmith from Adelaide to work on your car lock to get inside.
Not only the situation where you find your car keys inside the car which is locked accidently, there can be incidents that you have locked yourself inside the car and helpless without knowing what to do, if you are a man, you could at least try something out to figure yourself out the car, but for women, they will have no clue because they are not much fully aware about the mechanism process of a car. Therefore, its better you always above the contact number of a locksmith East Adelaide, so that you can deal with your problem as soon as possible and get to where you wanted without wasting any more time where you were with your car.
Therefore, do not panic when you faced with a situation like this, try to act accordingly and specially be ready to face something like this at any given moment. Keep the contacts of the services that could help you in a time like this.


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Non-binary Biden nuclear official charged with stealing woman's luggage at airpo
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Sam Brinton, a senior Energy Department (DOE) official, was charged with stealing a traveler's luggage in the Minneapolis airport in September, shortly before quietly taking a leave of absence.
Brinton — who serves as the DOE's deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition — allegedly took a Vera Bradley suitcase worth $2,325 from the luggage carousel at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP) on Sept. 16, according to a criminal complaint filed on Oct. 26 in Minnesota state court and obtained by Fox News Digital. Brinton had traveled from Washington, D.C., to MSP that day.
After the suitcase's owner alerted police, officers reviewed video surveillance of the carousel and identified Brinton taking the luggage before removing its tag identifying the owner, the court filings stated. Law enforcement observed Brinton using the luggage during at least two other trips to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18 and Oct. 9.
Then, on Oct. 9, Brinton denied stealing anything when a police officer called to discuss the incident. Brinton confirmed still possessing the suitcase.
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Re: Non-binary Biden nuclear official charged with stealing woman's luggage at airpo
Quote from: y04185 on November 28, 2022, 09:12:15 PM
Can we compare this to the theft of White House docs?
Quote from: 81alphaeagle on November 29, 2022, 07:20:59 AM
Quote from: y04185 on November 29, 2022, 07:54:03 AM
Prove it
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Faux News. The title of the article proves they are not a real news organization.


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Who was/is Ruth Brown ? - CDs, Vinyl LPs, DVD and more
This Little Girl's Gone Rockin'
Ruth Brown acutely felt the changing times at Atlantic Records. She had been there since the label's inauspicious launch, but saw that her champion, Herb Abramson, was sidelined and would soon be bought out. She didn't get along as well with his replacement, Jerry Wexler, and felt that the label's co-founder, Ahmet Ertegun, was becoming remote. One of the artists assigned to Herb Abramson was Bobby Darin, and it took some time for Abramson or anyone at Atlantic to know what to do with him. For Ruth, it was unusual enough just seeing a white performer on the label.
"I often came across him in the studio, trying out little things," she wrote in her autobiography. "'I hear you're a songwriter,' I jived him one day. 'Why don't you write me a song?' He did. It was 'This Little Girl's Gone Rockin',' and it was produced by two other ex-Brillers, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller." Most sources credit Wexler and Ertegun as A&R men on the session, but Ruth clearly remembers it differently.
A straightforward boogie woogie underpinned by Stoller on piano, it was highlighted by Everett Barksdale on guitar and the always distinctive King Curtis on tenor sax. Ruth damns it with faint praise in her autobiography, but it became her last major pop hit and one of her last R&B hits. Darin's co-writer, incidentally, was Emanuel Kurtz aka Mann Curtis, who had begun cranking out songs in the early 1940s, and wrote the English words to Let It Be Me. Ruth's long chart career was winding down, although she performs to this day. Darin's other contribution to Ruth's tenure at Atlantic was to advise her to audit the label for unpaid royalties.
Various - Blowing The Fuse 1958 - Classics That Rocked The Jukebox
Read more at: https://www.bear-family.de/various-blowing-the-fuse-1958-classics-that-rocked-the-jukebox.html
More information about Ruth Brown on Wikipedia.org
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Behind the Cover: Original Watercolor!
But here is the watercolor concept that I painted myself, with the two previous picture-influences in mind.
I promised that I would post some cover art concepts, didn't I?
When thinking about what I wanted for the cover, it was important to me that the book connected to an element that was integral to both the original classic, as well as to my own re-imaging. What better image than a rose?
The first image that caught my eye was this beautifully watercolored rose. When the manuscript was still in its draft stages, this image was a bit of a continuing inspiration for me. I wish I could tell you who originally did this piece- as it is beautiful- but to be honest, it was just something that jumped out at me from Google images. (If you know who did this piece, please comment below and let me know!).
The second image was this photographed rose. Isn't it beautiful the way that the leaves seem to hug in towards the dying bud, like it's trying to hide the sight of it's withered petals? I felt like this was a wonderful representation of a lot of the conflicts going on in the hearts of the main characters- Adam, Jolee and Chip to say the least- and offers a particular view of their souls.
I'm so excited! I got the first three drafts of potential covers for 'Till the Last Petal Falls today! Perked the middle of my work day right up, let me tell you! Jaime whipped up some beautiful concepts, I was really pleased by my options. I had some close friends help me choose my favorite pick. I can't wait to reveal the cover to you!
Hint: It illustrates an important detail of the story!


Quito, capital of Ecuador, is crossed by an Atlantic-Pacific interoceanic energy channel that would be a kind of dividing line of the South American energy field and the one of Central America.
The energy axis of Quito was highlighted by a citizen of Slovenian origin named Marko Pogačnik, who proposed recovering and correcting the city's energy through Litopuntura, a system of healing for the earth, similar to that of acupuncture. For this matter, Pogačnik traced on a map of Quito, the route of the monoliths, word that comes from the Greek, mono that means "one" and lithos that means "stone". The word monolith, therefore, refers both to those geological formations or those human constructions that are characterized by being formed by a single block of stone.
The monoliths were carved by Pogačnik and each one of them is engraved with a symbol called "cosmogram". Subsequently, the monoliths were placed in the main city parks, as these sites were no longer friendly and safe spaces for families.
Here we share a list of the eleven monoliths located in different strategic points of the city of Quito and we present some of its features and functions.
Monolith of 'El Heraldo' Park. At this point energies of the cosmic amplitude are attracted to the earth to nourish Quito's landscape with pure vital forces.
Monolith of 'La Carolina' Park. This monolith is located in a place that helps to harmonize the energies of the mountains and volcanoes that surround Quito.
Monolith of 'La Circasiana' Park. This monolith marks the point of reference of the elemental beings that govern the air over the city. It represents the awareness of the city's environment.
Monolith of 'Matovelle' Park. This monolith has the function of distributing creative forces throughout the landscape of the city. It can be compared to the throat where the power of the words born. The incripstion of this monolith is the dove of the Holy Spirit.
'Plaza Grande' Monolith. This monolith is a point of distribution of vital energies towards all directions. As the sun radiates its light throughout the Cosmos, the solar plexus of the Plaza Grande should transmit vital energy to all directions. It is a bronze plaque embedded in pavement behind the monument to Independence.
'El Panecillo' Monolith (Shungoloma). This monolith is the central point of the city's power. In this hill that there is huge press center linked to the heart of the earth. The cosmogram on the right side simulates the pulsation of this center. Its function is to generate the vital forces of the country. The cosmogram on the left side connects the masculine energies of the spirit in the heights with the feminine energies of the earth in the depths.
Monolith of 'La Magdalena' Park. This monolith rests on an energy source that enables the fertility of the earth.
Monolith of 'Santa Anita 2' Park. It is located in an area with the potential to open the vision to different dimensions of the earth and the universe. It is a place for interdimensional connections.
Monolith of 'Chillogallo' Park. This monolith located in the south of the city is a complement to the Monolith in the 'El Heraldo' Park, and symbolizes the exhalation of the energies of the backbone of Quito.
'Itchimbía' Monolith. This monolith is not aligned with the backbone of Quito, but it is related to the soul of the city that does not know a precise location but expands everywhere where life pulsates in the body of Quito. This place invites us to contemplate the essence of Quito.
Monolith of 'Machángara' Park (El Sena). This monolith at the foot of Shungoloma, next to the Machángara river, fulfills the third function of the sacred mountain, since it connects it with the Amazon passing through Ilaló and Papallacta.
How to arrive to the monoliths?
From Quito, you can take the Quito Tour Bus that departs every day from 09h00 from the United Nations Boulevard.
During the tour, you will be able to see some of the existing monoliths in the city, including those located in Versailles Street, Matovelle Park, Itchimbia Park, 'Plaza Grande', Panecillo and Machángara. The guides of the bus will provide information about the visited monoliths, while you can take pictures.


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AMMAN — Bird observers are having the chance to experience watching flamingos up-close as they pick their meal from seawater at the Aqaba Bird Observatory (ABO).
Dozens of flamingos have been landing in the ABO over the past month as they pass through Jordan during their annual autumn migration.
"The number of flamingos varies by the day at the observatory, some stay for the day, others for a week or longer. Today, we counted 153 flamingos," ABO Director Firas Rahahleh said.
While flamingos can be spotted in Jordan during their migration from the north of the Mediterranean Sea to its south, the number of those landing in Jordan is increasing.
"The number of flamingos which land in Jordan started to increase in the spring of last year. But the numbers this year are higher," Rahahleh told The Jordan Times over the phone.
He attributed the increase in the number of flamingos resting in Jordan to a possible change in the birds' habitat and areas where they usually rest on their migration route.
"Flamingos are found in Turkey and Russia among other countries in the region. During their migration, they look for warm areas to rest and feed," the ornithologist highlighted, noting that, if flamingos continue to rest in Jordan during their migration for the coming four or five seasons, the ABO will push to be named as a site for watching flamingos, in addition to other already existing exotic and rare bird species.
Greater flamingos can be found in warm, watery regions on many continents, according to the National Geographic website, which indicated that they favour environments like estuaries and saline or alkaline lakes. They thrive on the extensive mud flats where they breed and feed.
Greater flamingos are the most widespread species of the flamingo family, according to web sources.
Rahahleh noted that Aqaba is located on the Rift Valley/Red Sea route, which is the world's second most-used flyway. A total of 37 types of migratory soaring birds maintain flight by using rising air currents, travelling on the flyway annually. At least five of these species are globally endangered, such as white and black storks, buzzards, eagles and vultures, according to the RSCN.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old bronze pot that contains an alcoholic liquid believed to be wine, CNN says.
The discovery occurred on November 6 in China's Henan province, west of Shanghai.
Shi Jiazhen, who is head of the Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology in the province's city of Luoyang, tells China's Xinhua news agency that "there are 3.5 liters of the liquid in the color of transparent yellow. It smells like wine."
Wine has long played in a role in other important archeological digs.
Shards of pottery dating from the Neolithic era (6000-5800 BCE) marked with remnants of grapes were unearthed in the country of Georgia in 2017. They contain some hints about the origin of winemaking there, nearly a full millennium ahead of when historians had previously believed the practice began.
The pottery had traces of tartaric acid, which is what gives wine its tartness.
Meanwhile, the island nation of Cyprus also holds claim to another historical wine accomplishment: Its Commanderia dessert wine is believed to be the oldest named wine in the world.
Other than the as-yet-unnamed liquid, the other major discovery in the Henan province archeological dig this week was a large bronze lamp in the shape of a goose.
Luoyang is rich with historical significance. Its location at the confluence of the Yellow and Luo rivers makes it an important center for trading. It has been the capital of many dynasties, including the Western Jin, Northern Wei and Later Tang.
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What makes a good Rodarte collection? The best of them tend to work like Cornell boxes, inviting you to enter into a private, handmade dreamworld, the beauty of which you can access, even if the dream itself remains obscure. The accessibility is key, though: Laura and Kate Mulleavy have proven themselves to be designers who require some tethering. Happily, the latest Rodarte collection had all the makings of excellence, finding the Mulleavys once again scavenging through their shared landscape of memory and translating that raw material into appealing, realistic clothes, albeit ones with an otherworldly aspect.
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(San Diego, CA) Several Mt. SAC women's track and field athletes turned in impressive performances at the 2019 Arnie Robinson Invitational held at San Diego Mesa College on Friday.
The 4x400 relay team of Kayla Rodriguez, Jasmine Garcia, Lizette Manese, and Maia Harvey took first place in the event, turning in a time of 4:20.72.
Rodriguez clocked in at 1:05.39 in the 400-meter hurdles, good enough to place third in the event. Manese (2:36.20) finished in fourth place in the 800-meter run. Garcia (15.90 seconds) took fifth in the 100-meter hurdles.
Darla Gonzalez (3.95 meters) and Amy Campos (3.35 meters) finished second and fourth, respectively, in the pole vault. Mayara De Souza and Kiersten Wilbourn tied for fifth in the event with vaults of 3.05 meters.
Rebecca Ruiz placed second in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 5:00.36, while teammate Montserrath Celis clocked in at 5:13.49 for a third-place finish.
In the 5,000-meter run, Alyssa Armendariz placed second with a time of 19:54.28 and Melanie Esquivel took fourth, finishing at 20:59.81.
Yesenia Flores (12:35.58) and Evelyn Peralta (12:41.17) represented well in the 3,000 steeplechase, finishing in second and fourth place, respectively.
Elizabeth Chidester captured third in the shot put with a distance of 10.30 meters and tied for fourth in the high jump with a leap of 1.40 meters. Gianna Jacoub finished third in the hammer throw at 35.80 meters and fifth in the discus throw at 35.78 meters. Leah Mitchell placed fourth in the hammer with a toss of 31.37 meters.


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Hunt Valley, Maryland (8 March 2013) —EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. (EA), a leading provider of interdisciplinary environmental services, announced today that it has won a Business Achievement Award from the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ), for the growth of its Stormwater Program Management for Transportation Modals practice. EBJ recognized the company for implementing a variety of initiatives that are enhancing the way stormwater is managed by state transportation agencies. This is the sixth consecutive year that EA has been honored by EBJ for outstanding business achievement.
Working on behalf of a variety of state transportation agencies, EA has been instrumental in revising existing stormwater management programs to effectively utilize limited client resources, reduce costs, and enhance pollutant reduction efforts. EA provides complete National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit compliance services and technical assistance, including developing strategies for managing Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) baseline pollutant loading and reductions achieved through Best Management Practices (BMPs), and ranking them according to performance and life-cycle costs. On the national level, EA prepared the 2012 National Synthesis on Pollutant Load Reductions Strategies for Highway TMDLs and BMPs for Environmental Compliance and Stewardship at Highway Transportation Maintenance Facilities document for the Transportation Research Board. The award also recognizes EA for achieving national prominence in this area during the past 3 years.
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Who are the Cinderellas left in the prep football playoffs? Out of the 96 teams remaining, just two squads have a losing record. Sartell (4-6) takes on Rocori (8-1) in a 4A matchup Friday. And in 2A, Sauk Centre (4-6) plays Pierz (9-1).
The Minnesota high school football state tournament brackets will be set following section final games being played Friday and Saturday. Take a look at BMTN and KFAN's Joe Nelson's preview of classes 4A, 5A and 6A.
State tournament games get underway tonight, with most of the action taking place Friday night. The quarterfinal games are filled with tremendous story lines, including a battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in class 3A.
Six weeks down, two to go in the regular season. It's amazing that the prep football season is as close to the finish line as it is. In this week's rankings, KFAN's Joe Nelson finds a new team in his top five.
54 teams are still undefeated after five weeks of football, but only five make the list on Joe Nelson's week five prep football rankings. One of the top five is not undefeated. The most impressive win last week was Wayzata's blowout win over Minnetonka, but it wasn't quite enough to launch the Trojans to No. 1.
The prep football slate is once again loaded with rivalries. The battle of Lakeville will steal most headlines, but there are plenty of other tremendous games with a lot on the line. And believe it or not, the high school football season is already six weeks old!
After four weeks of high school football the prep rankings are really starting to take shape. The top teams in each class have been established, but there are still quite a few teams looking to take a step in the second half of the season and challenge the state's best teams.
Week four of the high school football season is once again filled with marquee match-ups. While the first three weeks of the season have been lacking in drama, this week is sure to bring some fantastic finishes.
Win or go home. That's the deal as high school section playoff football begins Tuesday night. Many teams look like locks to advance to the state tournament, but a few of the state's best teams might have a hard time getting out of their section.