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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SUMMER COUNTY. AT GALLATIN, TENNESSEE
OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
CARMELLA FRANKIE LYNN BRANSFORD (HUNT)
VS S3CC1-2020-CV-586
CHRISTOPHER DEMAR BRANSFORD
It appearing from the bill filed in this cause, which is sworn to that the defendant CHRISTOPHER DEMAR BRANSFORD, whose whereabouts are unknown and whose last known address was 958 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066, therefore he cannot be served with the ordinary process of law to bring him before the Court.
It is therefore Ordered that CHRISTOPHER DEMAR BRANSFORD enter his appearance herein on or before the 16 th Day of November 2020 and answer plaintiff's
bill or the some will be taken as confessed as to him and the matter will be set for hearing exparte.
A copy of this Order will be published for four consecutive weeks in The Gallatin News.
a newspaper published in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.
KATHRYN STRONG - CLERK
Jesse L. Morris
PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY
PUBLICATION TO BEGIN RUNNING ON THE 24th Day of September, 2020
1sT Week 9/24/20 - 2nd Week 10/1/20 - 3rd Week 10/8/10 - 4th Week 10/15/20
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SUMNER COUNTY, AT GALLATIN,TENNESSEE
ARISBEL MURILLO
VS 83CC1-2020-CV-628
ALEJANDRO MURILLO NUNEZ
It appearing from the bill filed in this cause, which is sworn to that the defendant ALEJANDRO MURILLO NUNEZ, whose whereabouts are unknown and whose last known address was 117 Hightop Lane, Gallatin, TN 37066, therefore he cannot be served with the ordinary process of law to bring him before the Court. It is therefore Ordered that ALEJANDRO MURILLO NUNEZ enter his appearance herein on or before the 16th Day of November 2020 and answer plaintiff's bill or the same will be taken as confessed as to him and the matter will be set for hearing exparte.
A copy of this Order will be published for four consecutive weeks in The Gallatin News, a newspaper published in Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.
1st week 9/24/20 - 2nd Week 10/01/20 - 3rd Week 10/8/20 - 4th Week 10/15/20
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated December 28, 2010, executed by LARRY D. GENTRY and wife, GAIL GENTRY, of record in Record Book 3376, Page 416, Register's Office of Sumner County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described therein to THE FARMERS BANK, the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust, Oldham & Dunning, LLC, Trustee, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, on October 29, 2020, at on or about 10:00 a.m. at the Sumner County Courthouse, Gallatin, Tennessee, will sell said property to the highest bidder, for cash at public outcry, free from the equity of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower, surviving spouses' rights and all other exemptions of every kind, which are hereby expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid property taxes and assessments, and subject to all prior liens of record, if any, the following described property situated in Sumner County, Tennessee, to-wit:
BEING Lot No. 2, on the Plan of Eastgate Center Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 19, Page 128 as revised in Plat Book 19, Page 142, Register's Office for Sumner County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is here made for a more complete description.
Being part of the same property conveyed to Larry Gentry and wife, Gail Gentry by deed of record in Record Book 1209, Page 163, Register's Office, Sumner County, Tennessee.
Shown as 033J-A-038.00, Tax Assessor's Office of Sumner County, Tennessee.
Property Address: 605 South Russell Street, Portland, TN 37148. In the event of any discrepancy between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control.
Other parties interested: Internal Revenue Service, Volunteer State Bank, and Ace Hardware of Portland, TN.
NOTE: The purchaser at this sale will be responsible for payment of all unpaid or delinquent City and County property taxes owed on this property.
This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances, as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and subject to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The above-described property will be sold "as is" with no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties as to the condition of the property or its fitness for any particular purpose.
A Notice of Federal Tax Lien filed by the United States with respect to which the provisions of 26 U.S.C. Section 7425(b) requires notice to be given is recorded in Record Book 4232, Page 760, Register's Office for Sumner County, Tennessee. For every such lien or claim of lien of the United States herein identified, the notice required by 26 U.S.C. Section 7425(b) to be given to the United States has been timely given, and for every such lien or claim of lien of the United States, the sale of land advertised herein will be subject to the right of the United States to redeem the land as provided for 26 U.S.C. Section 7425(d)(1).
The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close the sale shall, at the option of the Trustee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and, if the bid is rejected, the Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is ready, willing and able to comply with the terms thereof. The proceeds derived from the sale of the property will be applied as provided for in said deed of trust. Said deed of trust is made a part hereof as if copied verbatim herein.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
This the 29th day of September 2020.
Oldham & Dunning, LLC, Trustee
By Bruce Oldham, Chief Manager
INSERTION DATES:
The Gallatin News
Sumner County Chancery Court, 100 Public Square, Room 401, Gallatin, TN 37066
Case Number 83CH1-2020-PR-466 Helen Louise Porter, Deceased
Notice is Hereby Given that on September 28 of 2020 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the estate of Helen Louise Porter, who died 08/29/2019 were issued to the undersigned by the Sumner County Chancery Court of Sumner County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent' s date of death.
Fia Francine Porter
Executor, Administrator, Personal Representative
Philip C Kelly
Mark T Smith
October 8, 2020 & October 15, 2020
Case Number 83CH1-2020-PR-471 Samuel Michael Graves, Deceased
Notice is Hereby Given that on September 29 of 2020 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the estate of Samuel Michael Graves, who died 08/18/2020were issued to the undersigned by the Sumner County Chancery Court of Sumner County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent' s date of death.
Kristy Graves
Case Number 83CH1-2020-PR-472 Vadith Ramona Jones, Deceased
Notice is Hereby Given that on September 29 of 2020 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the estate of Vadith Ramona Jones, who died 09/08/2020 were issued to the undersigned by the Sumner County Chancery Court of Sumner County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent' s date of death.
Angela Deloris Manning
Case Number 83CH1-2020-PR-284 Martha A Cummins, Deceased
Notice is Hereby Given that on September 29 of 2020 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the estate of Martha A Cummins, who died 10/09/2020 were issued to the undersigned by the Sumner County Chancery Court of Sumner County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent' s date of death.
Gary Hain
Ellen Zhang
October 15, 2020 & October 22, 2020
Case Number 83CH1-2020-PR-475 Henry Allen Prillaman, Deceased
Notice is Hereby Given that on September 29 of 2020 letters testamentary (or of administration as the case may be) in respect to the estate of Henry Allen Prillaman, who died 07/20/2020 were issued to the undersigned by the Sumner County Chancery Court of Sumner County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above-named Court, on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent' s date of death.
Challis Fox Prillaman
Timothy L Takacs
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 23, 2012, executed by PAUL D PERRY, conveying certain real property therein described to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register's Office of Sumner County, Tennessee recorded November 16, 2012, in Deed Book 3675, Page 760 ; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. who is now the owner of said debt; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register's Office of Sumner County, Tennessee.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on October 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the courthouse door of the Sumner County Courthouse, Gallatin, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Sumner County, Tennessee, to wit:
LAND IN SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEING LOT NO. 84 ON THE MAP OF SUNRISE ESTATES, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 50, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY.
SAID LOT NO. 84 FRONTS 134.75 FEET ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF LAKESIDE PARK DRIVE AND RUNS BACK BETWEEN LINES 279.90 FEET ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE AND 271.65 FEET ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE TO A DEAD LINE IN THE REAR, MEASURING 138.45 FEET THEREON.
Parcel ID: 163M-D-031.00
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 239 LAKESIDE PARK DR, HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF PAUL D PERRY
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose.
Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee
rlselaw.com/property-listing
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
Sale at public auction will be on November 20, 2020 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Sumner County Courthouse, Gallatin, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MERRILYN ROGAN, to Roushanak Pazouki Baghaii, Trustee, on August 11, 2008, at Record Book 3007, Page 327-342 as Instrument No. 891980 in the real property records of Sumner County Register's Office, Tennessee.
Owner of Debt: LPP MORTGAGE, INC. F/K/A LPP MORTGAGE LTD.
The following real estate located in Sumner County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record:
Land in Sumner, Tennessee, being described as follows:
Being Lot No. 8 on the Plan of Holland Heights No. 1, as of record in Plat Book 7, Page 32, Register`s Office for Sumner County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete description.
Being the same property conveyed to Jessie Lee Rogan, et ux and Merrilyn L. Rogan by Warranty Deed from Roy Woods, et ux and Rosie B. Woods, dated April 28, 1977, of record in Book 379, Page 420, said Register`s Office. The said Jessie Lee Rogan having died on August 7, 2002, leaving Merrilyn L. Rogan as surviving spouse with full vested title. The said Merrilyn L. Rogan and Merrilyn Rogan are one and the same person.
This conveyance is subject to restrictions of record in Book 320, Page 190, Register`s Office for Sumner County, Tennessee, and any existing easements.
Tax ID: 126A-E-010.00
Current Owner(s) of Property: MERRILYN ROGAN
The street address of the above described property is believed to be 115 S. Electra St., Gallatin, TN 37066, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH. ANY TAXES OR FEES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: ESTATE OF MERRILYN ROGAN AND CASCADE CAPITAL, LLC - METRIS
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-101 have been met.
All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee.
If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities' right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.
This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.
MWZM File No. 20-000073-391-1
Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C., Substitute Trustee(s)
Cool Springs Commons, Suite 273
7100 Commerce Way
TN INVESTORS PAGE: HTTP://MWZMLAW.COM/TN_INVESTORS.PHP
LIEN SALE
D & M TOWING
312 W. SMITH ST,
@ 8:30 A.M.
89 GMC SRA
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On-line Surplus Auction
www.govdeals.com
sells surplus property
at the online auction
site www.govdeals.com.
Please visit the auction
site regularly to view
current items.
20201103-BOE
IP Camera + NVR
Responses to an Invitation
to Bid will be received by
the Purchasing Supervisor,
Sumner County Board of
Education, 1500 Airport
Road, Gallatin, TN 37066 for
20201103-BOE IP Camera +
NVR until November 3, 2020
@ 10:00 a.m. Local Time.
Bid responses will be opened
at that time, taken under
advisement and evaluated.
All proposals are subject
to the Board of Education's
conditions and specifications
which are available from
Chris Harrison, Purchasing
Supervisor (615) 451-6560.
All bids can be viewed on line
at www.sumnerschools.org.
REQUEST OR QUALIFICATIONS
INDEFINITELY DELIVERY SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND CONSULTING
The Gallatin Housing Authority, "GHA" is soliciting competitive
proposals from qualified and experienced firms in response to GHA's
Request for Qualifications as needed Architectural, Engineering, and
Planning Services RFQ. There are 296 public housing units located
in the City of Gallatin, Tenn., and163 public housing units located in
Carthage, Tennessee.
A pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, October 14,
2020, at 10:00 a.m. CST., in the GHA conference room located at 401
North Boyers Avenue, Gallatin, Tenn. 37066. Interested vendors; due
to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are not mandating attendance to
the pre-proposal conference. It is acceptable to request in writing to
schedule a Zoom meeting if you have questions. If enough requests
are made, we will schedule one meeting for those who are interested in
attending after Wednesday, October 14th. Inquiries will not be received
after 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2020. Sealed proposals must arrive
on or before Friday, October 23, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., CST, at the Gallatin
Housing Authority's main office.
All vendors interested in obtaining a copy of the complete Request for
Qualification (RFQ) documents should contact Mr. Michael A. Bates,
Contracting Officer by email or call at 615-452-1661. A vendor may
obtain the RFQ documents by email request at www.gha@gallatinha.com
addressed to the attention of Mr. Michael Bates.
DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDER
TO: ESTATE OF NANCY BANKS
C/O TEENA VINCENT
242 WEST MAIN STREET #240
AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
RE: 756 EAST MAIN STREET
GALLATIN, TENNESSEE
TAX MAP: 113l-C-028.00
ON October 6, 2020, the City Council of Gallatin, Tennessee, pursuant
to Notice, held a Show Cause Hearing under Gallatin Municipal Code,
Chapter 5, Article IX, Section 5-241, et seq., Dangerous Buildings, in
regards to the property and structure located at the above address.
No one appeared on behalf of the estate of Nancy Banks to testify before
City Council.
Based upon the record of notices, correspondence, photographs, staff
report, statements before the Council, and the record as a whole, the City
of Gallatin, Tennessee, did find that said structure is a dangerous building
and unfit for human occupation or use pursuant to Gallatin Municipal Code,
Section 5-242 and Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 13-21-101, et. seq. The City
Council of the City of Gallatin specifically finds the structure is a dangerous
building, unsafe and unfit for human occupation for the following reasons:
structure is unsanitary, unsecured and unsafe; garbage accumulation;
rubbish accumulation; burned and water damaged floor joists; water
damaged ceiling joists; broken wall framing; broken windows, sills and
screens; and broken and water damaged door and frames. Because of
these conditions, the building is unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous to the
health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people of this City.
The City of Gallatin, Tennessee, further directs that the aforenamed
owners shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this Order in
which to either (1) remove the building or (2) bring the dangerous building
into compliance with applicable codes, or the building shall be demolished,
with all costs of demolition assessed against the property owner as a lien.
No person shall b(permitted by the owners to occupy the structure, and the
building shall be posted with a
DATE: October 9, 2020.
TO: LUTHER BROOKS
511 NORTH BLYTHE AVENUE
RE: 511 NORTH BLYTHE AVENUE
TAX MAP: 113K-L-042.00
rubbish accumulation; broken/missing/burned floor joists; broken/missing/
burned and water damaged ceiling joists; broken and water damaged roof
rafters; broken and water damaged roof decking; broke and water damaged
windows, sills and screens; broken and water damaged door and frames;
broken and water damaged decks and porches; broken water damaged
eves and overhangs; and broken and water damaged soffits. Because of
owners shall have fourteen (14) calendar days from October 22, 2020 in
No person shall bepermitted by the owners to occupy the structure, and the
building shall be posted with a Dangerous Building Notice.
TO: ESTATE OF RUBY VAUGHN
408 CARSON STREET
RE: 408 CARSON STREET
TAX MAP: 113J-B-016.00
Based upon the record of notices, correspondence, photographs,
staff report, statements before the Council, and the record as a
whole, the City of Gallatin, Tennessee, did find that said structure is
a dangerous building and unfit for human occupation or use pursuant
to Gallatin Municipal Code, Section 5-242 and Tenn. Code Ann. Sec.
13-21-101, et. seq. The City Council of the City of Gallatin specifically
finds the structure: is unsecured; has cracked/peeling paint; has no
address has rodent harborage/infestation; has water damaged roof
shingles; has holes/chips/cracks in siding; has broken windows/sills/
screens; has broken/missing/burned doors and frames; and has missing
handrails and guardrails. Because of these conditions, the building is
unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous to the health, safety, morals and
general welfare of the people of this City.
owners shall have fourteen (14) calendar days from October 22, 2020
in which to either (1) remove the building or (2) bring the dangerous
building into compliance with applicable codes, or the building shall be
demolished, with all costs of demolition assessed against the property
owner as a lien. No person shall be permitted by the owners to occupy
the structure, and the building shall be posted with a Dangerous Building
PUBLIC NOTICE / RESOLUTION
THE SUMNER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON
OCTOBER 27, 2020 AT 5:00 P. M. (LOCAL TIME) IN THE BETHEL BROWN COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE SUMNER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, LOCATED AT 355 NORTH
BELVEDERE DRIVE, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE.
THE SUBJECT OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE FOR THE SUMNER COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION TO HEAR AND POSSIBLY VOTE ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE ZONING
RESOLUTION REGULATING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF SUMNER
COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO MINIMIZE DANGER TO LIFE AND PROPERTY DUE TO FLOODING,
AND TO MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IS LOCATED ON THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE.
A PAPER COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IN THE
OFFICES OF THE SUMNER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LOCATED AT 355 NORTH
BELVEDERE DRIVE, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE, ROOM 202.
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE IS ON FILE AT THE SUMNER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT IN THE SUMNER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 355
NORTH BELVEDERE DRIVE, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE.
ANYONE HAVING ANY INTEREST OR DESIRING TO ASK QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS
REQUEST IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING OR CALL 615-451-6097.
Chancery Court Of Sumner County
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Japan has claimed a world first with its Hayabusa 2 probe which made a "perfect" touchdown today on a distant asteroid. Not only that, but the Hayabusa2 probe also collected samples from beneath the surface of the asteroid. This unprecedented mission may help provide more insight about the origins of the solar system.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency project manager Yuichi Tsuda said at a news conference that "We've collected a part of the solar system's history," as subsurface material has never been gathered before from a celestial body that was further away from the moon. Japan has been able to do it successfully in a world first.
Japan's Population Down For 10th Straight Year
The population of Japanese nationals has fallen for the 10th straight year, while the ratio of foreign residents topped 2 percent for the first time.
The internal affairs ministry says the number of Japanese living in the country was over 124.7 million as of January 1 this year. The number has been dropping since it peaked in 2009.
History Of Japan's Hansen's Disease Policy
The Japanese government promoted the forced isolation of leprosy patients under a 1953 leprosy prevention law. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease.
Soon after, it became known that the disease was not particularly contagious and effective treatments had been established. But the government continued with the forced segregation until 1996, when the law was finally repealed.
Japan's Softbank Invests $2.25 Billion In Gm's Cruise Autonomous Unit
A $2.25 billion investment from SoftBank Corp into GM's Cruise self-driving company has been approved by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
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Japan's Lawmakers Earned Average $245,000 In 2018
Members of Japan's parliament had an average income of nearly 245,000 dollars in 2018, an increase from the previous year.
Both houses of the Diet released the annual incomes of 698 lawmakers on Monday. Data on some members, including those who won Lower House by-elections in April, were excluded.
Tropical Storm Moving Along Japan's Pacific Coast
Tropical Storm Sepat is expected to move along the southern coast of Japan's main island through Friday morning, as heavy rain pelts the country's central area.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that as of 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sepat was southwest of Wakayama Prefecture, central Japan.
Japan's Top Govt. Spokesperson Denies Report
The Japanese government's top spokesperson denied a media report that US President Donald Trump privately mentioned pulling his country out of a security pact with Japan.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the report is not true. He also said the White House confirmed that it conflicts with the stance of the United States.
Govt. To Support Japan's Job 'ice Age' Generation
Japan's government plans to support middle-aged people who missed out on regular work during the country's "employment ice age."
The plan is included in this year's basic economic and fiscal policy approved by the Cabinet on Friday.
Survey: Many Of Japan's Elderly Drive Cars
A Japanese government survey shows a quarter of the country's population aged 80 or older drive cars.
This year's white paper on Japan's aging society has been released amid growing concerns over a series of serious traffic accidents involving elderly drivers.
Chinese Ship Conducts Survey In Japan's Eez
Japanese Coast Guard officials say a Chinese ship has apparently conducted a survey without consent in Japan's exclusive economic zone near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
The officials say a patrol boat spotted the ship dangling what looked like a cable into the sea about 89 kilometers off Uotsuri Island on Sunday morning.
Researcher: Japan's Plastic Garbage Can Reach Us
A Japanese researcher says ocean currents can carry Japan's plastic waste as far as North America.
Shinsuke Iwasaki of the Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region conducted a simulation to track about 6,300 tons of plastic garbage flowing into the sea from major Japanese cities.
Japan's Westernmost Point Moves 110m Further West
Japan's westernmost point has moved further west by about 110 meters, after it was decided to include an ocean rock on official maps.
The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan added the rock to its national base map at a scale of 1 to 25,000. It lies in waters off Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture. The authority decides the extreme points of the country based on the map.
Abe Defends Japan's Pension System
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has defended the credibility of Japan's public pension system, after a government panel report said about 20 million yen, or nearly 190,000 dollars, would be needed for post-retirement life. He says the wording in the report is imprecise and has caused misunderstandings.
Abe was speaking at a Diet committee meeting on Monday about the report compiled by a panel for the Financial Services Agency.
Japan's Studio Ghibli Theme Park Opens In 2022
Studio Ghibli's many fans across the globe will be excited to find out that Hayao Miyazaki's iconic outfit has decided to open an official theme park in Japan. It was rumored and promised for years that something like this would happen. It was finally confirmed officially this week that Ghibli will indeed be building a theme park in Japan.
Ghibli will team up with the Aichi Prefecture's government on this project as well as the Chunichi Shimbun newspaper to build the park. While Ghibli merchandise is currently sold by Disney Parks and Walt Disney Pictures had once distributed the studio's films in the United States as well, this theme park is not going to have an affiliation with Disney's location in Japan.
The Toyota Supra is back after a 21 year absence and the company is marking the occasion by launching a new ad campaign that highlights their latest sports car.
Mochizuki rises to No.1 in junior tennis rankings
Japanese tennis sensation Shintaro Mochizuki has risen to number one in the international junior rankings after winning the boys' singles title at Wimbledon.The International Tennis Federation released the junior world rankings on Monday.
Event to prepare for Tokyo mega-quake held
A three-day event designed to allow participants to experience life in the aftermath of a mega-quake has been held in Tokyo.The aim of the occasion was to provide food for thought to survivors of the disaster in three stages -- namely, seven days following the mega-quake, three months later and...more
Here's a G63 AMG replica built out of a Suzuki Jimny - Autoblog
When the current generation Suzuki Jimny was first unveiled, parallels were quickly drawn between the Jimny's blocky shape and the design of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class that's been with us for four decades. Aftermarket shops have since taken advantage of the perceived similarity of the two...more
Should Mazda's New CX-30 Make Its Way On Your Shopping List?
Mazda took to the Geneva Motor Show this spring to uncover the CX-30. Their latest high-riding vehicle bridges the gap between the CX-3 and CX-5, and should've been named the CX-4, but Mazda's already using this moniker for a different crossover in China.
2020 Subaru BRZ tS may be returning - Autoblog
Last year Subaru rolled the special edition BRZ tS onto the market, the tS standing for "tuned by STI." Although the mad men at STI didn't inject more go into the 2.0-liter boxer-four with 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque, they did apply the whetstone to the BRZ to provide sharper edges...more
The Stig takes Toyota Supra on Top Gear track - Autoblog
In America, the new season of "Top Gear" with Chris Harris, Freddie Flintoff, and Paddy McGuinness as presenters began last night, July 15, 2019. But in Europe, BBC Two has been airing the new season for weeks already, which means they've seen a segment on the new Toyota Supra. Fortunately, "Top...more
New Toyota Supra FASTER On Top Gear's Test Track Than Lambo Murcielago
Some say that his brain is actually a sat-nav system and that he always faces north. All we know is that he is called The Stig, and he recently drove the new generation Toyota Supra on Top Gear's test track, at the Dunsfold Aerodrome, in Surrey, UK.
Some 2019 Subaru Outbacks and Legacys recalled for compromising welds - Autoblog
Subaru is recalling a total of 2,107 brand-new vehicles due to faulty welds located on the duct below the cowl panel that could compromise the vehicle's body strength, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The 2019 Outback and 2019 Legacy are the two models involved with the recall. However,...more
Buyers looking to get a 2020 Honda Insight can now do so knowing that it features the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard on all trims, as well as a brand new Platinum White Pearl exterior color.
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How Much?! Stunning Amount of Alcohol Sold in Philadelphia, PA, in 1 Year
Chris Coleman Published: November 19, 2022
Drunk in Philadelphia - Photo: Townsquare Media Illustration
If you think those in and around the City of Philadelphia like to drink (a lot), you'd be correct.
But just how much might be a little bit of a shock.
Pour yourself a drink and let's look at some numbers.
According to a report just released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board that covers a period from July 2021 through June 2022, nearly $900 million worth of alcohol was sold in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties.
$896,043,026, to be exact.
Here's how much alcohol was sold in each county
Philadelphia - $267,531,996
Montgomery - $239,981,301
Bucks - $168,085,413
Chester - $123,876,646
Delaware - $96,567,670
That's a lot of booze.
In fact, over 36% of all alcohol sold in the entire state of Pennsylvania was sold in the Philadelphia metro.
But here's an interesting observation: while over $267 million worth of alcohol was sold in Philadelphia itself, Pittsburgh took home the trophy.
Those in the Steel City brought nearly $349 million worth. That's a third of a billion dollars in one county in one year.
The Steelers can't be that bad.
So what are people buying?
Top product categories in Pennsylvania
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Unflavored Vodka - $323,887,781
American Whiskey (bourbon) - $265,576,360
Tequila, Silver or Blanco - $96,274,382
California Cabernet Sauvignon - $94,254,064
Flavored Whiskey - $91,358,189
Here are the top-selling spirits in the Keystone State
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Fireball Cinnamon Whisky (4.63 million units sold)
New Amsterdam Vodka (1.62M units)
Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1.75 L bottle (1.44M units)
Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1 L bottle (1.36M units)
Tito's Handmade Vodka, 750 mL bottle (1.32M units)
Here are the top-selling wines in Pennsylvania
Red wine bottles stacked in rack on warm background
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La Marca Prosecco (778,000 units sold)
Cavit Pinot Grigio (537K units)
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay (518K units)
Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend (458K units)
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay (434K units)
Billions in booze
Overall, in the fiscal year 2021-22, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board had total sales of $3.02 billion (including liquor and sales taxes), reflecting a 3.8% increase over the prior year.
That's the first time over $3 billion of alcohol was sold in the state.
And while we know what people are drinking in Pennsylvania, let's take a look across the country...
LOOK: Best Beers From Every State
To find the best beer in each state and Washington D.C., Stacker analyzed January 2020 data from BeerAdvocate, a website that gathers user scores for beer in real-time. BeerAdvocate makes its determinations by compiling consumer ratings for all 50 states and Washington D.C. and applying a weighted rank to each. The weighted rank pulls the beer toward the list's average based on the number of ratings it has and aims to allow lesser-known beers to increase in rank. Only beers with at least 10 rankings to be considered; we took it a step further to only include beers with at least 100 user rankings in our gallery. Keep reading to find out what the best beer is in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C.
Source: How Much?! Stunning Amount of Alcohol Sold in Philadelphia, PA, in 1 Year
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Facts You Discover When You Wake Up Outside the Matrix – ttskr.
Most people who are following a spiritual path know that reality has two forms: physical (which can be touched and tangible) and metaphysical (which lies beyond our regular sensory perception). We can imagine the world as a boundless dual mirror. On one side of this mirror, you can see the material universe. On the other side of it, you can see the metaphysical space which has records of everything that was, is and will be. It contains our dreams, clairvoyance, intuitive knowledge, and insights.
But the main question is: which side of this mirror is reality and which one is merely the reflection?
You see, most people think that physical reality is real and the metaphysical is just a reflection of it. The mirror effect creates the illusion that the outside world exists on its own and cannot be controlled. As a result, life becomes like a game in which you do not define the rules.
In this article, I want to share with you 10 facts that become obvious as soon as a person begins to wake up out of the illusion and reflective reality (Matrix) and begins their journey into the greater causal reality.
This world has certain properties. These properties should not be taken as separate from you.
Hundreds of processes are happening in your body that you don't pay attention to – breathing, digestion, the increase or decrease in blood pressure, a growth of new cells, cleansing of toxins, etc. can be taken under your control. The very fact of focusing your attention on the automatic processes taking place in your body will also change the process of your aging, as over time the ability of our body to coordinate these functions weakens.
All so-called involuntary functions, from heartbeat and breathing to digestion and hormonal regulation, can be taken under control. It is experimentally proven that people are able to lower blood pressure or reduce the release of acids leading to ulcers with the power of the thought.
Why not use these abilities in the aging process? Why not change the old stereotypes of perception to new ones? There are many techniques that people can use for doing this. But, unfortunately, the Matrix wants us to believe that incurable and chronic diseases and agingare natural processes that we can't really fight. Only when we wake up outside the Matrix can we realize that our health and youth are just a matter of our personal choice.
For most regular people, it seems like our bodies consist of dense matter, but physics says that each atom is 99.9999% empty space. And subatomic particles that pass through this space at the speed of light, in fact, represent beams of vibrational energy.
The whole universe, including your body, is a conscious non-substance. The void inside every atom is pulsating in the form of the invisible mind. Genetics says that this mind is located in the DNA. Life occurs when DNA translates its encoded mind into its active counterpart RNA. As you know, RNA infiltrates the cell and transmits bits of the mind to thousands of enzymes. And then enzymes use bits of the mind to produce proteins. At each point in this sequence, energy and information must be exchanged among themselves, otherwise, there will be no life.
As we age, the flow of this mind decreases for various reasons. This age-related wear and tear would be inevitable if a man was made of matter only. But entropy does not affect this conscious non-substance — this invisible part of us is not subject to time. In India, this flow of mind is called "prana" and it can be controlled, increased or decreased, moved back and forth and manipulated to keep the physical body young and healthy.
When you begin to wake up outside the Matrix you realize that your body is not merely dense matter but a continuous energy and informational exchange.
Our mind can express itself both at the level of thoughts and at the level of molecules. For example, such an emotion as fear can be defined as an abstract feeling and as a tangible molecule of one of the hormones — adrenaline. There is no adrenaline without fear, and there is no fear without adrenaline. Wherever our thoughts are directed it entails a certain chemical process.
Medicine has just started using the mind-body connection. The well-known placebo in 30% of cases gives the same relief as if the patient took an analgesic. The placebo can be used not only as a painkiller but also as a means of lowering blood pressure and even to fight tumors. Since one harmless pill leads to such different results, it must be concluded that the mind-body unity can create any biochemical reaction, if only we give the mind the appropriate setting.
If we decided to use the intention not to age, the body would perform it purely automatically. People usually feel the vitality decrease in older age. But it only happens due to the fact that they expect this decrease and program themselves to feel this way.
The opinion that the body is an unreasonable machine prevails in the minds of most people. But nevertheless, the percentage of people who died from cancer and heart disease is much higher among those who are constantly in psychological stress than those who are in peace and harmony.
When you wake up outside the Matrix you realize that consciousness makes a significant difference in the aging process. To despair about aging means to grow old even faster. You're as old as you think you are!
Different perceptions – love, hate, joy, and disgust – stimulate the body in completely different ways. A person depressed by the loss of job projects this sadness onto all parts of the body. As a result, the brain stops secreting neurotransmitters, hormone levels drop, the sleep cycle breaks down, neuropeptide receptors on the outer surface of the cells distort, platelets become more sticky and have a tendency to accumulate. When we experience joy our whole chemical profile completely reverses.
When you step outside the Matrix you realize that all biochemistry takes place within consciousness; every cell is fully aware of what you think. Once you understand this fact, the whole illusion that you are a victim of circumstances dissipates.
As long as new impulses continue to flow into the brain, the body is also able to react in a new way. That's the secret of youth. New knowledge, new skills, new ways of seeing the world contribute to the development of the mind-body. And while this is happening, there is a pronounced natural tendency to update every second.
When you wake up outside the Matrix you replace your old belief that the body fades over time with a new belief that every moment the body is renewed.
From the point of view of Universal consciousness, people, things and events happening "somewhere out there" are all part of your body. For example, when you touch a rose petal it may seem for you that you're touching a solid rose petal. But outside the Matrix, it looks like a bundle of energy and information (your finger) touches another bundle of energy and the information of the rose. Your finger and the thing you touch are just small bundles of information from a limitless field called the Universe.
When you step outside the Matrix you realize that the world is not a threat to you, but only your infinitely expanded body. The world is YOU!
The real basis of all things is an eternity. And what we call time is actually eternity, expressed quantitatively.
Time has always been perceived as an arrow flying forward, but the complex geometry of quantum space has destroyed this myth completely. Time, according to its provisions, can move in all directions and even stop. Therefore, only your consciousness limited by the Matrix you live in creates the time limits that you feel. That is why people who live outside the Matrix never tell their age.
9. Each of us lives in a reality that lies beyond any changes. The knowledge of this reality allows us to take all these changes under our control.
Currently, the only physiology Matrix people can stick to is time-based physiology. However, the fact that time is tied to consciousness implies that you can choose a completely different method of functioning – the physiology of immortality, which turns you to the knowledge of immutability.
From infancy, we feel that there is a part of us that never changes. This unchanging part is our Higher Self. From the point of view of the single consciousness, we can explain the world as a stream of spirit — it is consciousness. Therefore, our main goal is to establish a close relationship with our Higher Self.
Life in its source is creativity. When you come into contact with your Higher Self, you come into contact with the creative core. According to the Matrix paradigm, DNA controls life. According to the laws outside the Matrix paradigm, control over life belongs to awareness.
People become the victims of aging, disease, and death due to their self-knowledge gaps. To lose consciousness is to lose mind; to lose mind is to lose control of the final product of mind — the body. So the most valuable lesson we learn when stepping outside the Matrix paradigm is this: if you want to change your body, first change your consciousness.


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Continuity of a business with minimal drawbacks and inefficiencies is a crucial consideration by varied organizations and companies. Other than business-oriented organizations, all institutions would wish to have minimal alterations or disruptions from their operations at all cost. However, in cases of disasters, it becomes difficult to prevent massive destruction due to the fact that it is sometimes difficult to predict a disaster. Therefore, salvaging the necessary and critical operational and maintenance data pertaining to the institution have to be properly and timely planned. In this respect, disaster preparedness becomes not an option but a must.
Disasters refer to events that result in massive destruction of institution's properties and data. Due to unpredictability and the magnitude of the disaster, salvaging data and resources becomes almost unachievable. Consequently, there has to be an easier, faster, and more effective formula of recovering information. Technologically, effects of a disaster can be categorized into three classes: failure of file or files, metadata corruption, and complete disaster (Newman, 2011). The complexity of preventing these disasters thus depend on the cause of the disaster and the magnitude of destruction. Ideally, the process of securing information and data in an organization is referred to as disaster recovery, contingency planning, or continuity planning.
Developing a disaster recovery is arched on several factors, which determines the success of the plan and the scale, type and cost of the plan. The first consideration is assessing the type of disasters that can inflict the institution's sites (Limoncelli, Hogan & Chalup, 2007). For instance, some places are more prone to natural disasters associated with weather changes than others. Such disasters include hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes, among others. On the same note, terrorism is a threat to some institutions more than others. Secondly, it is crucial to predetermine likelihood durations that these disasters may strike. This will potentiate adoption of sound precautions necessary to save the institution.
The third concern is the duration taken to reinstall the lost data for fast resumption into normalcy of institution's operations (Newman, 2011). This, of all the factors, is the core determinant of the best disaster recovery plan adopted by institutions. Operations need to commence within the shortest time possible after the disruption from a disaster to ensure that the institution continues to serve its customers. This will reduce the risk of losing customers, employees, and crucial stakeholders such as investors in the institution. In addition, cost involved in the implementation of the recovery plan counts a lot in minimizing escalated maintenance cost. Finally, the plan has to be updated to ensure validity of the data (Limoncelli, Hogan, & Chalup, 2007).
The ultimate precautions for disaster recovery plan are geared towards maintaining fully functional versions that can be installed; thus, restore the operations of the institution in cases where the primary versions crumble. With the increased access to online data and the fast growing technology, risks of technology disasters attributed to human errors or hacking are growing day after the other. Institutions data that require safeguard measures can be categorized into three components: archive data, operational data, and transaction data (Nolan, 2011). The propensity of business collapsing is increased by inadequate business data recovery in the three components. The growing regulation demand, in data privacy, leaves no chances in optimizing the security and recovery of the data.
Disaster recovery plans adopted to take into considerations aspects of data integrity, system recovery, employees' protection and linkage. The authenticity and confidentiality of the data stored should be respected in the adopted disaster recovery choice adopted. This will enhance not only the integrity of the data, but also the institution as well. The contingency plan needs to ensure that the data saved is safe at a higher degree than the primary data. The two different versions should not be exposed to equal risks at any one time. The main idea in continuity planning is to ease and facilitate adequate data recovery from the secondary store (Nolan, 2011). Therefore, the ability to retrieve and use saved data counts a lot in success measures of the disaster recovery plan. In addition, the workforce should be able to carry on their functions with the retrieved data with minimal hardship (Nolan, 2011). Furthermore, connectivity or the linkage of the information and data recovered is also crucial.
Continuity planning starts with identification of the crucial and essential data that are needed to keep the institution running, as well as its degree of currency. After identification of the critical data, a strategy of communicating disaster strike to employees and the customers need to be formulated. After this step, implementers should evaluate through testing the available options of disaster recovery plans in an attempt of settling at the most appropriate choice. The appropriate option is then zeroed in and plans to institute it propagated. The redundant versions should be accessed from different angles to enhance recovery process. Ideally, continuity plans should ensure that there is an off-site storage and data back-up. It is also imperative to ensure that recovery point objective (RPO) is properly established. Other than providing back-up folders for institutions data, it is also critical to establish back-up system for employees' computers (Nolan, 2011).
One of the most applied and institutionalized disaster recovery mechanisms is the Seven Tiers mechanism. This approach eases the process of identifying levels of business operations and the potential risks. The strategy is branched into 8 levels from Tier 0 to Tier 7. Tier 0 represents those businesses that have not instituted any disaster recovery plan. Chances of such a business retrieving any information and reviving the business after a disaster are almost zero. In cases of a disaster, the business will have to institute new measures from ground zero. In Tier 1, business backup and redundant versions are stored in an off-site location with no systems data recovery system. Data are transported in a Pick-up Truck Access Method (PTAM). In this scenario, reviving the business or the institution takes days. Tier 2 is an advance of Tier one in that other than storing the information in an off-site location, information is also stored on tapes (Limoncelli, Hogan, & Chalup, 2007). Examples of these off-line backup remedies that fall under Tier 1 and 2 include Server-Less Backup, Split Mirroring and SNAP/SHOT. Tier 1 and Tier 2 share a characteristic of physical data transportation while in Tier 3 data are electronically vaulted, bringing onboard the advantage of sound and fast update of the information stored. Tier 4 is linked to the benefit of consistent update and storage of high frequency recovery data. The possibility of recovering currency data is potentiated at this level. The business is capable of generating point in-time (PiT) copies of electronically vaulted backup (Kern & Peltz, 2003).
As the need of on point data recovery increases, business adopts Tiers that are higher in the rank. Tier 5 offer a business the advantage of optimized transaction integrity (Limoncelli, Hogan & Chalup, 2007). Tier 6, on the other hand, embraces several backup plans using measures that do not tolerate data loss. The different approaches enable the business to restore operations with almost immediate effect after the disaster. The adopted disaster recovery plans have varying Recovery Points and Time. Techniques adopted in this Tier include Disk and Tape Mirroring. Examples of this include Hitachi HARC and IBM PtP Remote Copy (Kern & Peltz, 2003). Finally, Tier 7 has all the incorporated frameworks for Tier 6, improved through automation. This necessitates abrupt recovery of the lost data (Kern & Peltz, 2003).
In conclusion, disaster recovery plan is aimed at maintaining continuity of business operations even after a disastrous occurrence in the institution's network system. The plan is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the data, protecting institution's reputation, and avoiding losses due to interruption of business operations and loss of core stakeholders.
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layout and amperage ratings" for details about which fuse to check.
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• If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Ladybug among bees
I'm impressed by my 8 year old. She has a different take on other people and fitting in which is years ahead of where I was at twice her age. I've written about girl dynamics before (Girl drama); my daughter has learned to handle these situations.
M has been at her school for 5 years, since Pre-K. She has been with the same group of children for that time with a few moves or transfers. M is her own person. Her dad and I appreciate that. and we also know it's who we have shaped her to be. We are a non-traditional family so we have a non-traditional daughter. While she is experiencing anxiety and insecurity, M is independent. She is clear about how she likes to spend her time and what she likes to play or discuss. Things that would have hurt her feelings in the past don't affect her in the same way.
She was recently part of a clique. I had trepidation because cliques have a tendency to exclude and/or break apart; these situations tend to get worse over time. Every day, we talk about who she sits with during snack and lunch and who she plays with during morning and lunch recess. I'm less interested in weekend events like sleepovers; I've outgrown my concern about that. In the past, I would feel heartbroken if she wasn't invited to a birthday party or a sleepover. In part, that's on us. We have a busy schedule. That hasn't changed and won't be changing any time soon. If she doesn't get invited, I don't dwell on it. M is aware and honest about the social configurations. I directly asked her how she feels about the clique's breakup. She was hurt when it first happened. She has noticed that part of the original group is hanging out with former rivals but that's so typical of girl dynamics. First of all, those grudges aren't as deep as we make them out to be. Secondly, we want so much to belong so we compromise. She's gossipy or rude but she's fun or she takes risks. We weigh the pros and cons of each person.
M is definitely more like K.C.(as portrayed by her idol Zendaya on the left)
My daughter is a cheerleader but she's never been part of the A group. That may seem strange to admit as a parent but I'm comfortable with that fact. She has always been part of another group. Now that group has broken apart, she is hanging out with her best friend. M says it bothers her to see her other friends hanging out with different girls but she accepts that they are doing what they want. She shared with me what she has in common with her best friend and the ways in which they differ. Her explanation was mature and wise beyond her age. I reassured her that popularity is not everything. I told her I want her to be true to herself. I did tell her popularity is a reality that she will dealing with for at least 10 more years. I explained that it loses its importance in college for most. M asked if adults care about popularity. I wanted to laugh because those issues certainly come up in work or in social circles, even in my beloved dance communities. I said, "Unless you're on a stage singing "Candy Girl", popularity is not that important." (Yes, I'm still talking about New Edition non-stop.)
I also shared that I found being unpopular a blessing. It hurt in the moment but it gave me appreciation for myself, for my true friends, and it kept me from engaging in unsafe behaviors. M and I have open, though age-appropriate, conversations about my concerns.
M went to school in a great mood. It's important to tell her it's ok to be different. I told her I was a weirdo and proud of it. I'm grateful for the sense I developed of myself as an artist and a person. It hurt at times. The queen bee is always going to look at you funny because you're a yellow jacket or a mayfly or a ladybug. You ask yourself if you're doing the right thing but you have to be true to yourself. M gets it. You got this, mija.
Like mother, like daughter: say it with your tee
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If your child is active and involved in sports activities, it may be wise to go for polycarbonate or plastic scratchproof lenses. They are less susceptible to breakage.
It may be better for your child to use an elastic band that holds the glasses in place when he/she plays sports involving jumping, diving, ducking or physical contact.
It would be good to inform the child that when he or she is not wearing glasses, the glasses should be folded at the hinges of the temple and placed back in the case.
It may also be a good idea to inform the child that allowing the lenses to touch rough surfaces can scratch them, even if the lenses are "scratch-proof".
If the lenses appear smudgy, the child may wash them with tap water and mild liquid soaps, and they can wipe them clean with the soft cloth provided in the case. They should be advised not to use ends of their own clothes or tissue paper to do the drying.
It may be wise to tell the child to clean his or her lenses with the lens cleaning spray (provided by the optician) at the end of the day to cleanse them of oil smears or grime.


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Svalbard: projects/activities
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1. Contaminants in Polar Regions – Dynamic Range of Contaminants in Polar Marine Ecosystems (COPOL)
The IPY-project 'COPOL' has a main objective of understanding the dynamic range of man-made contaminants in marine ecosystems of polar regions, in order to better predict how possible future climate change will be reflected in levels and effects at higher trophic levels. This aim will be addressed by 4 integrated work packages covering the scopes of 1) food web contaminant exposure and flux, 2) transfer to higher trophic levels and potential effects, 3) chemical analyses and screening, 4) synthesis and integration. To study the relations between climate and environmental contaminants within a project period of four years, a "location-substitutes-time"-approach will be employed. The sampling is focussed towards specific areas in the Arctic, representing different climatic conditions. Two areas that are influenced differently by different water masses are chosen; the Kongsfjord on the West-coast of Spitzbergen (79N, 12 E) and the Rijpfjord North-East of Svalbard (80N, 22 E). The main effort is concentrated in the Kongsfjord. This fjord has been identified as particularly suitable as a study site of contaminants processes, due to the remoteness of sources, and for influences of climatic changes, due to the documented relation between Atlantic water influx and the climatic index North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO). The water masses of the Rijpfjord have Arctic origin and serves as a strictly Arctic reference. Variable Atlantic water influx will not only influence abiotic contaminant exposure, but also food web structure, food quality and energy pathways, as different water masses carry different phyto- and zooplankton assemblages. This may affect the flux of contaminants through the food web to high trophic level predators such as seabirds and seals, due to altered food quality and energy pathways.
Biological effects Organochlorines Heavy metals Fish Climate variability Long-range transport Climate Contaminant transport Climate change Exposure Arctic Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Local pollution Seabirds Food webs Ecosystems
2. Marine food webs as vector of human patogens
Marine foodwebs as vector and possibly source of viruses and bacteria patogenic to humans shall be investigated in a compartive north-south study. Effects of sewage from ships traffic and urban settlements, on animals of arctic foodwebs will be studied.
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3. The Effect of solar UV on lipids in the planktonic food chain of polar freshwater ponds
Plankton of shallow polar freshwater water bodies is exposed to increasing levels of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) due to the limited water depth. Daphnia (Crustacea, waterflea) and algae are common representatives of the food chain in these water bodies. Daphnia almost exclusively use lipids for energy storage, which they obtain from their food (mainly algae). Therefore, Daphnia and algae are closely linked to each other. Preliminary experiments on the UV-induced damage in phyto- and zooplankton point to lipids as one of the key players. With this application we want to identify how algae specific lipids and fatty acids (FA) are modified by UVR. The factors modifying UV-doses to the animals and their food are depth of the waterbody and DOC (absorbs UV). A pondsurvey shall provide a wide spectrum on ponds which vary in DOC and depth. Lipid analysis of Daphnia and their food of these ponds as well as physical parameters of the pond waters shall identify correlations between UV-exposure and specific fatty acids. This shall enable us to estimate the effect of solar UVR on the freshwater plankton community in polar ponds.
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4. Effects of UV-B radiation on Microbial communities in Kongsfjorden
Effects of UV-B radiation on microbial communities in Kongsfjorden in relation to metal and dissolved organic matter availabillity.
Biological effects Ozone Biology UV radiation Heavy metals Environmental management Exposure Arctic Model ecosystem Ecosystems
5. Effects of UV-radiation on macroalgae of the Kongsfjorden
Photoinhibition of photosynthesis by UV radiation, the formation of UV-screening pigments, DNA damage by UV radiation as well as DNA repair mechanisms will be determined in marine macroalgae of the Kongsfjord. Moreover, algae from different water depths will be transplanted by divers into areas with opposite light climate or covered by UV-screening filters and their physiological reactions tested. Additionally, the susceptability of the unicellular algal spores to UV-radiation will be tested. The results will allow insights into the effect of UV and photosynthetically active radiation on the zonation of macrocalgae and on the structure of phytobenthic communities. The data will be used to model the effects of increased of UV-radiation due to stratospheric ozone depletion on the Kongsfjord phytobenthic communities.
Biological effects Ozone Biology DNA UV radiation Phytobenthic communities Marine macroalgae Exposure Arctic Algae
6. UV-radiation and its impact on genetic diversity, population structure and foodwebs of arctic freshwater
The aim of this international project is to measure and model arctic UV-radiation and assess the effects on freshwater planktonic organisms and foodwebs. The fieldwork and experiments are conducted at Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen. The specific aim of our participation is to study the food web effects of UV-B stress by means of in-situ enclosure studies. In the laboratory we found that UV-B stressed algal cells may increase in volume and form a thicker cell wall. These changes in the algal cells may reduce their digestibility by zooplankton. Further the role of photopigments (like melanin and carotenoids), present in some zooplankters, will be studied in relation to the survival of these animals at high UV-B exposure. Research activities Grazing experiments with Daphnia pulex (melanic and hyaline) are performed in in-situ enclosures (under different UV exposures) in the Brandal Lagune during July. The green alga Chlamydomonas will be incubated in-situ under different UV exposures to assess the potential use of this alga as a biodosimeter for UV-B. Further the survival of melanic and hyaline daphnids will be tested in-situ.
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Let the Countdown Begin: Celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 5th!
9/7/2018 By: Brian Mamo Manufacturing Day answers the question: what does it mean to be a manufacturer? If you were to ask 20 people this question, you would get 20 different answers. This is because of not only the lack of awareness of the manufacturing industry, but also the ever-changing nature of manufacturing itself. These two aspects combined make it difficult for the layperson to really grasp what it means to be a manufacturer, resulting in misperceptions and negative views of the industry. Manufacturing Day was created in 2012 in an effort to close the gap between what people think manufacturing is and what it actually is.
Apprenticeships Today, Skilled Workers . . . Today?
11/17/2017 By: Rebekah McCarter Apprenticeship is the new buzzword in today's skills gap conversation as manufacturers face a growing shortage of qualified workers. Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national non-profit, recently hosted an event in Washington, D.C. as a kick-off to National Apprenticeship Week (November 13-17), and announced the launch of a new Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning, supported in part by a $3 million grant from Walmart. Companies who visit the website can view a variety of resources filtered by industry, program structure, program elements, population and demographics and a variety of other filters.
11/10/2017 By: Roger Tomlinson Manufacturers couldn't exist without machinery, and keeping that machinery functioning and up-to-date is essential to productivity and success. While that sounds simple in theory, buying new machinery can be extremely pricey in reality. Fortunately, there is an alternative option that some manufacturers opt for: buying used machinery. Much like buying anything that is used, used machinery is often written off as being too big of a risk. However, used products have proven themselves in the past to be just as good as new products, if you don't mind the presence of a few dings and scratches.
9/15/2017 If your organization is certified to ISO 9001:2008 (or ISO/TS 16949 or AS9100C) you have approximately 365 days left to upgrade your Quality Management System (QMS) and have your Registrar audit it. In fact, you should aim to be done and have your certificate in hand by the end of August 2018 at the latest. Meeting the Deadline To be exact, ISO 9001:2008 expires at midnight on September 14, 2018. A question I am often asked is: What if an organization wasn't able to prepare and successfully complete their audit? The simple answer is that the Registrar would request their certificate be returned, the organization would not be able to post their certificate on their website (for example) and they would not be able to use the Registrar's logos, etc.
Low Unemployment Means it's Time to Get LEAN!
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8/18/2017 By: Shelly Stobierski Knowledge is power, and it's truer today than ever before. Simply consider our rapidly-evolving manufacturing environment. Revolutionary new technologies in 3D printing have emerged—shortening the amount of time it takes to develop new products. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has brought more intelligence to manufacturing operations and is enabling manufacturers to improve production processes at an impressive pace. A CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) now can track system maintenance, inspection and breakdowns, eliminating or reducing the effects of costly disruptions.
5/26/2017 (What Happens When the Leader is Gone?) By: Michael Beels In the manufacturing industry, it's desirable for family-owned businesses to be passed down from one generation to the next. Without a proper succession plan in place, a c-level family member's sudden death or unexpected disability can cause a multitude of problems. Fortunately, proper succession planning—which strives to circumvent these unpredictable events by having a thorough program of plans and responses in place to optimally fill key leadership positions—can help lessen the disruption and deter family infighting.
1/13/2017 The risks are enormous and potentially devastating. According to IBM, small and mid-sized businesses are hit by cyber-attacks about 4,000 times a day. The U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60 percent of small companies are unable to sustain their businesses over six months after a cyber-attack. As a result of increased concerns about cyber-attacks, manufacturers with contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA) or NASA must be compliant with defined cybersecurity requirements no later than December 31, 2017.


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* The name of the event came from remarks made some months ago by the Taoiseach (head of government) when he said the government sought to represent the 'early risers', a group that was presumably intended to exclude anyone not forced our of bed in the early hours for a long commute to a 9-5 job. In fact Leo's party represents landlords, a group whose income entirely comes from the work of others because of their power to demand rent payments. We don't know what time the average landlord gets out of bed but a lot of them don't even collect rent themselves anymore, they get a company to do it for them.


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A Notable Novel, "The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje
Saturday, 31 March 2012 14:51
I'm continuing my annual trek through the American Library Association Notable Books List, having recently finished "The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje.
This novel takes place on a ship traveling between Sri Lanka and England in the early 1950's. Its narrator, Michael, is eleven and traveling without supervision. He befriends two other young men on the ship and the three of them engage in the kinds of adventures one would expect–sneaking into the first class areas, filching food, sneaking a dog aboard.
The book's title refers to the table in the ship's dining room where the passengers with the lowest status were assigned. That is, of course, where one would expect to find the most interesting people–and Michael does.
About a third of the way through the book, I began to wonder where it was heading. At that point, it seemed much like a romp of a book, the mood overall light, a quirky cast of characters introduced in succession, with no sense of a narrative trajectory–no problem to solve.
And then Ondaatje introduces some evil and mystery. That dog that one of the boys sneaks aboard bites and kills a seriously ill passenger. A prisoner tries to mount an escape. Michael takes all of this in, only later figuring out how some of the pieces fit together.
At about the same point, the narrator moves away from the voyage to tell some of what happened after. He remains friends with one of his ship buddies and eventually marries that boy's sister though the marriage doesn't last. Decades after the voyage, he meets up with a cousin who had been aboard, a pretty young woman who at the time seemed to be involved in some mystery all her own. These time shifts continue until the novel ends with the ship's arrival in England.
I sensed that the novel lost energy when it left the ship itself. There's something about a ship story, a group of people confined together, that when written well becomes a delicious soup of humanity.
Each time that I read a book from the Notables list, I reflect on why it was chosen. In this case, Ondaatje is the master of elegant writing, of the effective turn of phrase. The narrator that he creates here strikes a perfect balance of a youngster's point of view with an older man's wisdom and regret. Reviewers often use the word "elegant" to describe Ondaatje's writing–fine choice of words, observations that are spot on, and that sense of writing so well done that it calls no attention to itself. Applying such elegance to so quirky a group of characters as in "The Cat's Table" is a lovely irony.
I'll recommend this to readers who often choose more literary novels, seeking the qualities that Ondaatje weaves into this fine sea story.
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Bit Of Byrd: Finish it Friday- Elly-phants!
A good friend from college just recently had an adorable baby girl. To share in the excitement I sewed an elephant and sent it to her.
It was a lot of fun to make, I used a pattern from Joann.


Hold on. Packaging old OVAs like The Last Red Shoulder, Big Battle, Roots of Ambition, and Shining Heresy together with new OVAs like Pailsen Files is fine. But in the same SD BD-only set? Starting with Pailsen Files all of the Votoms OVAs are in HD and have HD BD releases in Japan. Why are only getting SD version?!
Thanks for bringing this up. I was wondering about this myself. Could you link me to someplace that shows which OVAs are in HD? I'd really appreciate it.
Pretty sure just the Movie cut of Pailsen Files is available on Blu Ray in Japan and the actual OVA series was DVD only.
Thank you for responding and for the info!
^ I didn't note 劇場版 with that post for some reason.
It's been reported that the SD-BD of the Votoms TV Collection suffers from a problem encode.
Colors look different but image is much cleaner. What am I missing? Also I don't understand what they mean by problems with the framing. In fact in the mouseover shots it seems like you can see more of the animation than in the original.
Okay... but that screeshotcomparison is between the former US DVD and the new SD BD, right? That's not very useful. Couldn't somebody compare between the R2J DVD and the new SD BD, which is what we actually need to see to know if we really got a good video encode?
It really is a shame after the Ideon set looked so good.
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Be grateful they went back and got the HD masters for that one because had they released it in SD like originally planned, it would have had the EXACT same problem because they clearly don't know how to handle SD content on Blu-ray properly (as also seen by Xabungle & now Human Crossing reported to having the same issue).
It took Justin Sevakis a while to fix the video stuttering issue that was affecting Discotek's early SD BDs on PS3 & PS4 and when he did, they got to releasing more of them afterwards with better results (and I can confirm having Marmalade Boy & Great Mazinger that both look fine on my PS3 unlike Samurai Pizza Cats, Wizard of Oz & Fist of the North Star). With Maiden/Sentai, they're releasing a lot more SD BDs, even for shows they previously released on DVD, and with these issues coming out for not one but THREE shows now, there's reason to be concerned for the also announced Hataraki Man, Saiyuki, Kino's Journey and Princess Resurrection.
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Yeah, those de-interlacing or FPS conversion ghost issues have always bothered me on other releases in the past. Aliasing is visible as a result as well. And this problem is appearing on other SDBD releases from Sentai? Ugh.
Okay I understand now thanks. I did see the ghosting in at least one of those framing screenshots that was posted, however I thought that was something in the animation specifically, I did not realize it was a video defect.
Do the hidive versions suffer from this also? Or is this just a special treat for those of us buying a physical release?
Sentai have acknowledged the encode problem in regards to future SD-BDs but they didn't say anything about the already released ones.
Well DANG. I got a response from Sentai about their SD on BD releases.
"Thanks for reaching out. We are now aware of the issue and are reviewing the process for SD on BD future releases. We appreciate your support. Have a great day!"
My only problem is that anything that has been solicited, like the VOTOMS OVAs, likely are using the old setting and are already completed. Makes me sad it is unlikely we'll ever see a great VOTOMS release in North America. But at least we should see correctly encoded discs in the future.
Guess I'll be waiting a few years for the complete collection then since that's where they usually fix things with new discs.
Feel bad for everything else affected though.
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Do the Hidive versions suffer from these problems?
So much for that, and while it was going to be a tough to bring the quality up for this show, the de-interlacing problems are just sloppy. Hopefully this can get fixed eventually.