Pruning should be a regular maintenance practice for most deciduous shrubs. In addition to controlling size and shape, pruning also helps keep shrubs flowering on a regular basis. There are just a few basic guidelines to follow when pruning shrubs.
How to prune a particular shrub is the first decision. There are two primary pruning methods, renewal and rejuvenation. Renewal pruning involves cutting out older stems near the base, which promotes growth of younger stems and keeps the shrub flowering well. Remaining stems may need some trimming back into a desirable shape. Some shrubs suggested to be renewal pruned include lilacs, red twig and yellow twig dogwood, arrowwood viburnum, forsythia, kerria, deutzia, mockorange, and weigela. Most are pruned right after they flower.
Rejuvenation pruning involves cutting all stems down to near ground level; leaving short stubs. This method is useful when a shrub has become overgrown with many stems massed together. Among the shrubs that respond well to rejuvenation include Anthony Waterer spirea, honeysuckle, beautybush, Indian currant, snowberry, and privet. Larger, older shrubs should not be rejuvenated in late spring or summer. Early spring is preferred for most.
The second decision is when to prune. Consider when the shrub blooms. Shrubs that bloom from early spring to early June flower from buds formed last season. Prune within about two weeks after flowering. Those shrubs that bloom in mid to late summer flower on new wood produced this season thus are best pruned while dormant.
Finally, with hedges such as privet, prune them so that the lower portions are wider than the upper, so all leaves get equal light. This will help prevent the lower portions from dying out. Avoid pruning the side perpendicular to the ground or angling in toward the base. Hedges in poor shape should be rejuvenated and the new growth then pruned properly.


The Gold Coast is literally weeks away from welcoming an upmarket, cruelty-free, vegan marketplace—the first of its kind in Australia no less!—and we're seriously bursting with anticipation.
Those in the know already have a massive crush on SEQ fashion boutique Lovechild Place. Given the overwhelming success of Lovechild's shop and their bi-monthly markets in 2017, it appears the concept and energy was too strong to overlook. And today, we get to share all the details of their trailblazing new venture. You ready?
To be known as LCMP (AKA, Lovechild Market Place), this 1,000-square metre, two-level venue, with a prominent position on the north bound lane of the Gold Coast Highway between Miami and Nobby Beach, is certain to become a vibrant new hangout for every Gold Coaster and Brissy day-tripper.


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Hazardous Materials Packaging Glossary
CFR-49 (CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS - TRANSPORTATION)
A codified set of regulations formulated by the U.S. Dpartment of Transportation (DOT) governing the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials. Latest revision is October 1, 1996.
COMBINATION PACKAGING
One or more inner packagings used in combination with a non-bulk outer packaging. This does not include a Composite Packaging.
COMPOSITE PACKAGING
A packaging consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle. It is constructed so that the inner receptacle and outer packaging form an integral packaging. Once assembled it remains a single unit and is filled, stored, transported, and emptied as such.
D.O.T.
Department of Transportation.
HM-181
A set of the proposed new packaging and shipping regulations which since have been incorporated into CFR-49. This document is no longer applicable.
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Materials are grouped as to the specific hazard they present. The groups are Explosives, Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers, Poisonous Materials, Corrosive Materials and Miscellaneous.
A substance having properties capable of having adverse affects on the health or safety of individuals.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE
An alphabetical listing of the hazardous materials found in CFR-49, section 172.101. It lists the product by proper shipping name, and its UN number. It lists the hazard classification, packing group, and the sections in CFR 49 that apply to the packaging and shipping of a specific product.
INNER PACKAGING
A packaging for which an outer packaging is required. This does not include the inner receptacle of a composite packaging.
Metal or plastic containers of rectangular or polygonal cross-section.
The quantity of hazardous material that may be shipped in packaging that is not UN certified. The quantity will vary depending on the specific product shipped, the mode of transportation, and the country the shipping occurs.
The maximum combined mass (weight) of inner packagings, or single packagings intended for solids, and the contents thereof.
Material Safety Data Sheet. It is provided by manufacturers of hazardous materials, and describes the properties and nature of the material.
OUTER PACKAGING
The outermost packaging or enclosure of a combination or composite packaging along with any other cushioning or absorbent material and other components necessary to protect and contain inner packagings or receptacles.
OVERPACK
An enclosure used to provide protection or convenience in handling of a package or to consolidate two or more packages. The package being overpacked must be eligible to be transported by itself, and properly prepared for shipment with the proper markings and labeling. The marking and labeling on each of the packages being overpacked must be reproduced on the outside of the overpack unless visible from outside of the overpack.
The end result of the packaging process, which includes all of the hazardous contents, and all of the packagings properly closed and prepared for proper marking and labeling.
Containers, receptacles and all components necessary for the container or receptacle to perform its containment function and meet the requirements of CFR 49, parts 171-180. In general, these receptacles and components and other requirements are contained within CFR 49, part 173.
The degree of hazard. Within each hazard classification there are three packing groups (I, II, and III). Packing Group I represents the greatest hazard, Group II a moderate hazard, and Group III the least hazard. In the marking of packagings, Group I corresponds to "X", Group II corresponds to "Y", and Group III corresponds to "Z".
PERFORMANCE ORIENTED PACKAGING
A set of criteria establishing the acceptability of a packaging to be used for hazardous materials based on its performance in established test procedures.
A single receptacle into which material is loaded other than a combination or bulk packaging. A drum is an example of a single packaging.
UN MARKING
The marking applied to a certified packaging indicating the Packing Group, and the severity of the testing performed.
A packaging approved and certified for hazardous materials that has passed all required performance tests.
UN RECOMMENDATIONS
A set of recommendations proposed by the U.N. Panel of Experts regarding the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials. These are only recommendations, but have been incorporated into the regulations of most countries and carrier organizations. They form the basis of HM-181 and the changes to CFR-49.
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UPDATE – On Saturday, August 27, 2016, at approximately 2:46 p.m., the Hanover County Sheriff's Office, along with Hanover Fire/EMS, responded to the 16200 block of International Street for report of an unresponsive male juvenile in a pool. Once deputies arrived on scene CPR was immediately began.
The male juvenile, Giovanne Samuel Ofosu-Antwi, 5, from Dumfries, VA, was transported to VCU Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
After a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident, it has been determined that this was an accidental drowning. The Sheriff's Office has consulted with the Hanover Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and no criminal charges will be forthcoming.
We ask that you keep the family affected by this tragedy in your thoughts.


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Multiplexes, eateries told to offer free, clean drinking water
In its April 2017 order, the forum has asked the Palike to file a compliance report on implementation of the order within two months.
June 10, 2017, 09:13 IST
BENGALURU: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner N Manjunath Prasad on Friday issued a circular mandating all multiplexes, restaurants, hotels and eateries to ensure customers have access to free and pure drinking water on their premises.
The move follows a recent order by the Bengaluru Urban district consumer disputes redressal forum in a complaint highlighting customer inconvenience at multiplexes and eateries when it comes to drinking water. BBMP has also told these establishments to display boards at strategic points, saying drinking water is available.
Complainant Sudha Katwa, a social activist, told TOI many restaurants in the city force customers to pay for clean drinking water, access to which is a right.
"People are asked to pay for drinking water though it is the responsibility of the hotel eatery to provide it for free. In some cases, eateries provide water but the surroundings are unhygienic. Most of the time, it's kept next to toilets. A mall in west Bengaluru has 34 food outlets on one of its floors and drinking water is available at one remote corner. In most malls, customers are forced to either run around to find water or pay for water bottles," she explained.
Complainant was asked to pay extra
Sudha approached the forum after she was forced to run around for water in a mall in Yeshwantpur last May . After she dined with her relatives at an eatery , she asked for drinking water, which the staff declined to provide. They asked here to pay extra and buy mineral water. When her complaint to BBMP's health wing against the eating joint yielded no result, Sudha knocked the forum's door.
In her complaint, Sudha highlighted how the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has made providing clean drinking water by installing purifiers a trade licence norm.
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sudha katwa
N Manjunath
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1. What is OláPark and how can I use it?
OLÁPARK is a next-generation service for integrated management of parking facilities, areas and highways. OláPark allows end users to pay parking and/or toll fees automatically via a mobile phone (smartphone App or SMS), via the online web portal (PC or Mac), from one account, while parking at an OláPark-enabled lot or facility,or driving directly through "Green Line" lanes on highways.
2. Where can I use OláPark?
The service can be used at all OláPark-enabled parking areas / facilities and highways.
3. How does OláPark work? What devices can I use?
OláPark is a real-time, always-on, online-based service. End users access their Client Accounts through the web browser of any connected device (laptop, phone, tablet) or via the OláPark App (available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone).
4. Can I use OláPark offline, without internet access, and are there additional charges?
The service can be used with virtually any mobile phone with cellular service by sending an SMS to the number displayed on the sign at the facility. The SMS will be processed by your mobile operator and will be subject to regular charges according to your existing service plan. The appropriate parking fee will be debited from the virtual wallet in your OláPark client account.
1. How do I obtain an Olapark Client Account?
Complete the online registration form or log in to the Olapark App.
While the registration form requires basic personal information, it only takes a minute.
You will need to activate your account by entering a unique code which will be sent via SMS to the mobile number provided in the Registration Form.
2. Should I use the Olapark service with a personal / family or a business account?
The Olapark platform was developed to allow users to manage the parking needs of both private vehicles (personal / family subscription), and corporate vehicles (business subscription).
If you use both a personal and a company vehicle you can manage your parking needs from one convenient account interface.
3. How do I start a subscription?
After registering and activating your client account you will be able to assign all the vehicles you would like to use with Olapark to one personal / family subscription and multiple corporate / business subscriptions (each corporate / business subscription needs to be associated with a separate company).
4. How many vehicles can I register with a single subscription?
There is no limit on the number of vehicles that you can register with a single subscription.
1. How do I use OláPark?
Log in to your Olapark Client Account, load funds into your virtual wallet, and you are all set to park at Olapark-enabled facilities and to drive on and drive through green line highway lanes.
2. How are parking and green line highway lane payments processed by the OláPark platform?
b) Fixed duration interval for parking or fixed toll fee on highways.
3. How do I pay my parking session charge or highway toll?
b) At facilities / on highways with available Automatic License Plate Recognition technology simply proceed ahead; the system will recognize your license plate number and start / end your parking session or record your highway passage automatically.
4. How do I make sure that I Checked-in / Checked-out correctly?
You will receive a confirmation SMS with each parking session or highway toll transaction.
5. Does Olapark charge for each SMS sent by the platform?
No, Olapark does not charge anything for SMS generated by the platform. All SMS confirming parking session / highway toll transactions are free..
6. I parked with the Check-in/Check-out method but did not receive a confirmation SMS. Why?
If you parked with the Check-in / Check-out method but did not receive a confirmation SMS you may be having connectivity or synchronization issues with our system. While these cases are rare, they may happen as a result of a momentary connection lapse at a third-party network provider. Please wait several minutes and repeat your check-in or check-out transaction.
7. After having checked in to the parking facility upon entering, I exited the facility, but forgot to check-out. What should I do?
If you checked in to the parking facility but forgot to check out, the Olapark system will send you an SMS warning five minutes before reaching the maximum allowed parking time and reflect the maximum allowed parking charge.
Similarly, in cases where you have not checked-out and are about to reach the maximum allowed parking time based on the current balance in your virtual wallet, you will receive an SMS notification to load funds into your wallet or end the parking session five minutes before reaching the allowed parking time.
8. What if the balance in my virtual wallet is lower than the amount required for the maximum allowed parking time?
After check-in the system will automatically detect if the virtual wallet balance equals or exceeds the maximum allowed parking charge. If the virtual wallet balance is lower than the maximum allowed parking charge the SMS confirming the check-in transaction will display the parking time available for your virtual wallet balance. As usual, you will receive an SMS notification five minutes before reaching the maximum allowed parking time by your virtual wallet balance.
1. How do I load funds into my virtual wallet?
To load funds in a virtual wallet associated with a specific subscription within your account select "Load Credits". Crediting specific subscription wallets instead of the entire account allows you to exercise greater flexibility and control over your expenses.
2. How do I pay for the funds loaded into my virtual wallet?
You can pay for your virtual wallet funds via Paypal, MB or bank account transfer.
3. What is the minimum level of funds that I can load into my virtual wallet?
Due to vendor transaction fees the minimum funding amount is 10.00 EUR.


In March Nicolas Detrie visited Nairobi... in a few minutes ofengaging with James the Chief Security Officer at the iHub he was introduced to some of the most enthusiastic entrepreneurs in Kenya.
Well the result is obvious they take on the greatest challenge and in this case, they took on Nairobi's crazy traffic situation.
Car sharing is a big way to unlock congestion, efficiency of current providers was also another way. Of course infrastructure - but this was clearly a government domain.


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The bold body shape features a curved bonnet, streamlined rear end and distinctive Mustang badging. Ten eye-catching colour options are available to suit your preference, and with powerful alloy wheels as standard, this is a car that will truly get you noticed.
Choose from a 5.0-litre V8 or a 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine. Manual and automatic transmission are both available, with Paddle Shifters on the steering wheel. With excellent handling and four different driving modes, this car will handle any terrain and conditions.
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Sunday 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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It is our intention to provide a high level of service at all times. However if you have reason to make a complaint about our service you should contact Lamb and Gardiner Ltd, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH13 9AF. If we are unable to resolve your complaint satisfactorily, you may be entitled to refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Further information is available by calling the FOS on 0845 080 1800 or at http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
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Photographer, cinematographer, and driver Jeff Zwart sits down with Hoonigan to discuss his career and love of Porsche's.
Jeff Zwart is a photographer, cinematographer, and is most famous for being a driver specifically at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Fresh off co-directing Ken Block and Hoonigan's feature Climbkhana, Zwart sat down with the Hoonigan crew to be featured on this week's episode of A BREW WITH.
Zwart is popping up in a lot of things Hoonigan right now. He co-directed Climbkhana, he recently visited the Donut Garage with his Porsche 914/6 to rip some burnouts and donuts for Hoonigan's series Daily Transmission, and he was spotted in Ken Block and Hoonigan's Gymkhana TEN trailer where he was describing Block's skills.
In the A BREW WITH episode, Zwart starts answering questions about what he is famous for - Porsche's. Hoonigan asks him "Why Porsche?". Zwart responds saying that there is just something special about a six cylinder barking behind you and that when anyone sees a Porsche 911 they turn their head. The motorsport history and the movie Le Mans featuring Steve McQueen all molded his positive opinion on the brand. Growing up he even learned to drive in a Porsche 911, but not just any 911. It was car number 35, built in September 1964, a 901 model. That car was eventually stolen and according to Zwart most likely cut to pieces because parts were worth more than the car at the time.
He mentions his favorite Porsche is a 1953 model, but has no comment on the worst Porsche made. He did not want to burn that bridge.
Next they got into questions about his photography and cinematography. Zwart got into photography because he saw photographers were the closest to the race besides actually being a driver. Eventually his photographer skills transformed him into a cinematographer and he got into filming fighter jets. When Hoonigan asked Zwart to choose between his filming and racing, he chose racing.
Zwart's favorite Porsche car is a 906, but his favorite non-Porsche is a McLaren F1.
The story of how he got into racing is unique. He was filming cars, doing journalist driving school stories, and eventually participated in a "media challenge" where he did well and it opened his mind that maybe he should do this. Rally was always on his mind and at the time he was working with Rod Millen, father of fellow Pikes Peak legend Rhys Millen, who built him a Mazda rally car to compete with. Eventually his racing career found him at Pikes Peak where his personal record is achieving the climb in 9 minutes 46 seconds.
Zwart goes through his craziest moment filming, his sketchiest moment on Pikes Peak, as well as many other details about his photography/cinematography and racing careers.
For more of the details check out Hoonigan's video below.
Jeff Zwart stops by Hoonigan to play with his Porsche 914/6 that he has owned for 45 years.


Get a breath of sunny, sea air on this stunning cycle along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
On the cycle you will follow a pretty river tucked in a canyon, ride on quiet roads through mountains, alongside a turquoise sea and finish at a medieval fortress on the Adriatic coast.
You'll mount your bikes in the seaside city of Split and make your way down the coast, stopping in the gorgeous Makarska, riding across the Adriatic island of Hvar and celebrating in the ancient, fortified city of Dubrovnik.
The cycle may be beautiful but the bum and thighs will still get their challenge, as you'll pedal over 300km in three days all while raising funds for the Women v Cancer charities, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, Breast Cancer Care and Ovarian Cancer Action.


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Theophilus Lillie
M, #322301, b. 1689/90, d. 1760
Theophilus Lillie was born in 1689/90. He married Hannah Ruck, daughter of John Ruck and Hannah Hutchinson, in 1724/25 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. He died in 1760.
Child of Theophilus Lillie and Hannah Ruck
John Lillie+ b. 8 Aug 1728, d. b 1766
Hannah Ruck
F, #322302, b. 1701/2, d. circa 1767
Hannah Ruck was born in 1701/2. She was the daughter of John Ruck and Hannah Hutchinson. She married Theophilus Lillie in 1724/25 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. She died circa 1767.
From 1725, her married name became Lillie.
Child of Hannah Ruck and Theophilus Lillie
John Lillie
M, #322303, b. 8 August 1728, d. before 1766
John Lillie was born on 8 August 1728 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. He was the son of Theophilus Lillie and Hannah Ruck. He married Abigail Breck, daughter of John Breck and Margaret Thomas, on 16 August 1754 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. He died before 1766 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.
Child of John Lillie and Abigail Breck
Anna Lillie+ b. c 1760, d. Dec 1804
Anna Lillie
F, #322304, b. circa 1760, d. December 1804
Anna Lillie was born circa 1760 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. She was the daughter of John Lillie and Abigail Breck. She married Samuel Howard, son of Ebenezer Howard and Martha Goffe, on 3 April 1777 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. She died in December 1804 at Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.
From 3 April 1777, her married name became Howard.
Child of Anna Lillie and Samuel Howard
Harriet Howard+ b. 27 Mar 1782, d. 27 Jul 1847
John Goffe
Child of John Goffe and Hannah Sumner
unknown Goffe+
Hannah Sumner
Child of Hannah Sumner and John Goffe
unknown Goffe
unknown Goffe is the son of John Goffe and Hannah Sumner.
Child of unknown Goffe
Martha Goffe+ d. a 1807
Martha Goffe
F, #322308, d. after 1807
Martha Goffe was the daughter of unknown Goffe. She married Ebenezer Howard, son of Amos Howard and Judith Wallingford, on 26 April 1750 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. She died after 1807 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.
From 26 April 1750, her married name became Howard.
Child of Martha Goffe and Ebenezer Howard
Samuel Howard+ b. c 1752, d. Jan 1797
Amos Howard
M, #322309, b. circa 1696
Amos Howard was born circa 1696 at Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. He married Judith Wallingford in 1720/21 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.
Child of Amos Howard and Judith Wallingford
Ebenezer Howard+ b. 12 Oct 1730, d. c 1783
Judith Wallingford
F, #322310, b. 1698/99
Judith Wallingford was born in 1698/99 at Bradford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G. She married Amos Howard in 1720/21 at Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G.
From 1721, her married name became Howard.
Child of Judith Wallingford and Amos Howard


Arrive early so class may begin on time. Use the extra time to warm up and stretch.
A uniform (gi) is required for rank tests (Rok Kyu and up). Full uniforms are to be worn in class, tournaments, demonstrations, etc. unless otherwise directed by the chief instructor.
You may bring beverages to the class (i.e. water, juice, etc.). Place your beverage containers to the side with your belongings - DO NOT bring them into the training area.
No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed before class and no smoking in the dojo.
Remove your shoes prior to entering the training area (dojo). Do not walk in the training area with shoes on.
All students are expected to be neat and clean at all times during training.
Bow when entering and leaving the dojo.
Bow when stepping into and out of the training area.
Bow before and after working with a partner.
Respect is to be given to all upper ranks.
The words "Sir" or "Sensei" are to be used when addressing instructors.
Permission is required from the instructor for: late class entry, dismissal, timeout, restrooms, and leaving.
NO talking in class without permission.
Horseplay will be promptly and strictly dealt with.
NO running in the halls.
NO Jewelry is to be worn in class, i.e. earrings, rings, belt buckles, etc. unless they are completely concealed and secured.
Long hair should be pulled back into a ponytail or braid.
NO sparring without proper safety equipment and supervision by the instructor.
NO using equipment without permission from an instructor.
Toenails and fingernails are to be properly trimmed to prevent injury to yourself or training partner(s).
All guests ARE subject to ALL the rules.


There's a lot of drama right now over the Linux users being banned in Diablo III. A small portion of the Linux Wine community have come forward to say that they have been banned. This happened across a few Linux sites as well as the Diablo III forums. Blizzard's lead community manager, Bashiok, came forward saying that all the bans were legit and the only people being banned were cheaters.
After Bashiok's comments went live the pitchforks went away and the torches were put out. Obviously, the banned victims were liars and cheaters because Bashiok said so. Well, a few of the banned Linux members have come forward to dispute the claims and they say that they are not cheaters.
William Taylor and Marcus Meng have stepped up to the plate to clear their names. They were originally banned back in late June and proceeded to inquire of their bans even up to this very date. That's right, these two are brave enough to step out into the open, waving account tickets #28218201 and #28173682 respectively for everyone to see, hoping that there is some kind of resolution to the matter.
To recount the situation quickly, our original report pointed to the possibility of Linux's Wine as being a culprit for the bans. This apparently is not entirely the case as it seems to be isolated to various individual accounts, with additional Wine users stepping up and announcing that their accounts are fine.
All right, so Bashiok confirms that the only way someone can get legitimately banned while playing on Linux is via cheating. He also insinuates from this comment that the alleged users who were banned had to be cheating in order to be labeled as such. Erik Kain from Forbes also reached out to Blizzard for a response and he was given the exact same copy and pasted response that Bashiok posted to the forums.
Yeah, I'm truly done with Blizzard, and I wasn't cheating or trying to cheat. (Sure, isn't that what all 'cheaters' say though).
Blizzard's apathy is only surpassed by their inability to communicate.
As usual, most people probably would say "Isn't that what a cheater would say?" but then would a cheater step forward to be investigated?
I'm not using any bots/cheats/hacks. At this point, I have no way to prove it --- Blizzard has declined to discuss anything with me after that second ticket I put in. Sadly, this is the best I can do.
Blizzard shall have the right to obtain data that cannot be used to identify you from your connection to the Service without any further notice to you. Certain Games playable on the Service include a tool that will allow your computer system to forward information to Blizzard in the event that the Game crashes. This tool will collect system and driver data from your computer system during the crash and forward a report containing that data to Blizzard.
This still doesn't justify the banning of the individuals involved. Many level-headed users have been asking Blizzard for full disclosure regarding the bans and what "cheats" these individuals actually used to game the system, assuming they were even cheating in the first place.
It's company policy not to discuss account actions with anyone but the account holder, or their legal guardian if applicable. It's an issue between us and them. Trust me, it'd be much easier on me to just post exactly what they did, but we feel it's important to honor the privacy of our customers, and that's a policy I personally agree with.
This may seem harsh, but frankly I feel i'm entitled to know WHAT I DID WRONG.
Previous violations? When? What are your 'initial findings' ?
On the very same day, customer support responded with yet another vague response simply pointing out a number of possible cheats Taylor could have used to game the system. However, as you'll read in the response below, there are no specifics even though Taylor is asking customer support directly about why his account was banned.
Below is part of the email that was sent to your registered email address.
Now the burden of proof is on Blizzard to acknowledge how these two were cheating.
They have been denied their refunds and Blizzard refuses to investigate further. Blizzard has also provided no evidence to support the claims that these two are cheating. Their account information and names are out there for the public because they say they have nothing to hide. Could these guys still be cheaters? Well, it's possible but as I mentioned, the burden of proof is on Blizzard.
If you take someone's $60 and then deny them access to a service you just extorted them, especially without proper means of explanation as to why they cannot be refunded.
Both Taylor and Meng have said that they've grown tired of fighting this case and they agreed to go public because they don't know what else to do. They both know that in the case of a full investigation if they're caught lying there will be a steep penalty for that. However, since they claim they have nothing to hide and are innocent, then if it turns out that Blizzard was in the wrong this could end up looking very bad for Blizzard.


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This is our list of the best selling andrographis products on the market right now.
These 10 andrographis brands have been ranked because they dominate the e-commerce sales charts, fitness bloggers love them and they have the highest user reviews online.
Full Spectrum is the Andrographis supplement distributed by Planetary Herbals. Each bottle includes 120 tablets of the supplement. Each 400 mg is composed of Andrographis aerial parts extract (andrographolides) at 300 mg and grounded Andrographis aerial parts (Andrographis paniculata) at 100 mg. It is created with premier botanicals.
Distributed by Now Foods, each tablet comes in standardized extract formulation for full effect. Now Foods has been a family-owned business since 1968. Andrographis is traditionally used in India, China, and the rest of Southeast Asia.
Each capsule contains the standard 10% concentration of andrographolides. Its recommended dosage is one capsule taken twice daily with food and water. Try Nature's Way andrographis to see whether it works for you.
The Andrographis extract by Paradise Herbs is holistic, active, and synergistic. Two vegetarian capsules have to be taken daily or as prescribed by a health care professional. Its concentrated formula is derived from 100% natural extraction method.
The supplement comes in pure extract form for full effect. Its dry herb follows the mentruum ratio of 1:4. Its extraction rate is 175 mg of herb per 0.7 ml. The use of extract is different from that of capsules and tablets. Extracts are usually added to water and then taken in accordingly.
The Andrographis supplement from Medi Herb comes in tablet form and contains other plant extracts for added benefits. This Andrographis Complex is made only from top quality Echinacea plants. MediHerb continues the test of raw materials used for the product to investigate its effect on the human body. They also test the level of the pesticides in the raw material that they use.
Every purchase of Swason Full Spectrum Andrographis Paniculata comes with a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee. If you think that the supplement doesn't help you, it can be returned with no questions asked.
This Andrographis extract from Vitacost is one with the highest concentration of all. Also known as the Indian Enchinea, this herb figures very well in the traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is also used in India, China, and other Asian countries. Vitacost is one of the longest running supplement distributors today.
Piping Rock's Andrographis Paniculata is referred to as the king of bitters. Piping Rock develops health products offered at very competitive rates.
Andrographis is a type of plant that is native in India and Sri Lanka.
The best Andrographis supplement is the one that is recommended by holistic health experts and doctors. The popularity of this product is increasing, which is the reason why its use is being recognized in the alternative medicine industry. The right combination of the most potent parts of Andrographis herbs creates the best possible effect.
Some people may develop a certain allergic reaction to Andrographis, with hives and itching skin as its most common side effects. The best supplement is the one that comes in the right blend and formulation to assure that any of these side effects won't be apparent.
Normally, Andrographis supplements are taken once or twice daily for ten days or as directed by a qualified healthcare professional. There are different supplement brands in the market. Since the concentration of these supplements vary from one to the other, it is but important to read the label and use the supplement as instructed.


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Reston Pediatrics is Moving Practice to Loudoun
Karen Goff January 13, 2016 at 9:15am
Reston Pediatrics, one of Reston's busiest pediatric practices for more than 20 years, says it will relocate its offices to Loudoun County next week.
Reston Pediatrics — Drs. Ruth Mann, Martin Forman and Judit Sivo — is joining with the doctors from its Sterling location to consolidate into one new office at 44160 Scholar Plaza in Landsdowne.
Dr. Forman said the lease at the Reston office at 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr. was expiring, as was the lease in Sterling.
"It was time to consolidate and have all the doctors in one place," he said.
Forman has practiced medicine in Reston since 1985, founding Reston Pediatrics with Dr. Mann in 1989. The office had been located on Sunrise Valley for 18 years.
The move is effective Jan. 21, Reston Pediatrics says.
Forman says the practice draws from a wide area — some from as far away as Woodbridge — so many patients were already traveling a bit to get to Reston (and many in the Herndon/Great Falls/Ashburn area will actually find the new location more convenient, he said).
He said he hopes that most patients will follow the doctors to a new office. However, he also said he understands if the ride is too long for some busy families.
Still, some parents say they are scrambling to either find a new pediatrician in Reston or to make plans to trek around 15 miles to Landsdowne with a sick child.
Several parents of young patients said they had not been contacted by Reston Pediatrics and were surprised to hear the news Tuesday.
One Reston parent said she inquired by email, and Reston Pediatrics told her they thought postal mail was not the most effective way to reach patients.
"After evaluating the different methods of notification and trying to decide what methods would reach the most patients effectively, snail mail did not seem like the best method due to the way our computer system is set up. We have a large amount of patients to notify and social media, the website, as well as email notification through the portal seemed the best way to make patients aware," Reston Pediatrics told her in an email. "We are also notifying all our upcoming well check patients telephonically, and telling patients (parents) when they call in."
The parent, who asked her name not be used to protect her sons' privacy, said her 10-year-old son has been a patient at Reston Pediatrics since birth and her 22-year-old son also was seen there for 16 years. She said she will start shopping for a new practice closer to home.
Another parent of a 2-year-old said she also was not contacted, was not pleased to hear the practice was moving and would likely look for a new doctor.
"We initially chose this pediatrician because they were so close to our home and work so we may eventually want to switch to a closer practice," she said. "My son is almost two and has been going to Reston Pediatrics since birth! I'm not happy to hear this news at all."
Photo: Staff at Reston Pediatrics/Credit: Restonpediatrics.com
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In fact the 78 function on a deck this good, might make it 1st choice if 78's are in your collection, as you can fit up a separate headshell with an overweighted 78 cartridge. Let's swing!!
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Unlike Bitcoin which does not require a set amount of it's coins to be used as collateral in order to qualify as a full node, Dash requires you to have 1000 of it's coins to qualify for a master node, in return, Dash allocates 47.5% of it's block reward to go to it's masternodes.
The crypto community likes to debate whether proof of work mining (POW) or proof of stake mining (POS) should reign supreme. But the thing about mining is that it isn't the only technology that keeps the crypto machine working.
Although the miners sequence the transactions into a block, it is the nodes that determine if the transactions themselves are valid and follow the consensus rules.
Why would you want to run a node?
Running your own Full node means you no longer have to ask someone else if the transaction went through, if it was valid. You now have an authoritative record of your own that answers that question.
And here are a couple other reasons why running your own node is beneficial.
In the possible event of a hard fork where both blockchains remain active with economic activity on each side like the one in Ethereum/Ethereum Classic, running a full node is the only way you can validate the rules of the new or old blockchain, according to your preference.
Using a centralized, lightweight or even SPV wallet will never be as private as running a full node. Since you rely on third-party servers to broadcast your transactions for you, those servers will be aware of which addresses belong to you.
You may have noticed that I have not mentioned any type of monetary reward or incentive for running a full node. Even though Bitcoin has not organized a plan to compensate users who run full nodes yet, Dash has.
The 1000 dash coins remain in the persons possession, there is no need for you to transfer your private keys, and at any time you can remove yourself from the master node by reclaiming your collateral of the 1000 dash.
The dash master node does more than just verify transactions, they also coordinate the mixing of coins and participate in voting for budget funding.
Bottom line is this, if you truly value this epic thing that is decentralized cryptocurrency and you're looking for a way to be a part of the movement, consider getting involved by running your own node. Be sure to check out the description of this video for additional links and information regarding what you'll need to set up a node.


my sweet old etcetera: Year in Review.
2010 started very rough for me, personally, as I lost my grandmother on January 10th. She was my last remaining grandparent, and so her passing made even more of an impact on me. Her loss still weighs heavily on me today, nearly one year later. So January was definitely a tough month.
February brought me a much needed distraction in the form of the Vancouver Olympics. Figure Skating! Skiing! Curling! Other distractions that helped cheer me up included my new iPhone and the Planet Earth series, both of which were favorites of mine in February.
March was a busy, busy month for me. There were Brown Paper Packages gift exchanges with new bloggy friends, a brand new makeover for my blog, a new book series to get hooked on, and my very first time watching the Broadway hit "Wicked," which I absolutely adored.
April brought me my first Menchie's experience, a new blog series centered on confessions, and a rally with fellow teachers against Senate Bill 6, a bill that would have hurt both teachers AND students in the long run. Thankfully, Governor Christ would later decide to veto this bill.
May was all about tests for me, by which I mean my students' tests. I learned how my students performed on the FCAT Reading re-take (not good) and I helped prepare my AP English Language students for their exam. The good news is that my AP students would end up performing quite well on this test, well above my expectations. In happier, less work-related news, May also brought us le boyf's birthday, which we celebrated with a few close friends.
June was the month I bid adieu to my 2009-2010 students. I was sad to see them go, especially my seniors, but eager to begin enjoying my summer vacation. Mind you, it would prove to be a pretty work-intensive vacation, as summers go, because I spent the last couple of school days moving from my old classroom to my new classroom -- in another building, no less. And my work didn't end there -- I was finally able to start working on my thesis again in earnest after finding a new major professor, one who would help me stay on track, and, most importantly, finish the darn thing. Even if it meant taking a (short) bloggy break.
When I wasn't busy thesis-ing in July, I was watching "Eclipse" and reading Hush, Hush, both of which were favorites of mine for that month. But I think my biggest favorite for July was the film "Inception." It made me rethink everything from the way I dream to the way I watch movies. Amazing, amazing film.
August had me falling for fall clothes (despite 90+ temperatures). Despite these horrid temperatures, we went to the Morikami Gardens for the first time during their Bon Festival. While it was hot and sticky and insecty as all heck, it was still a beautiful experience. Other significant events in August included one of my poems being published in a book for the very first time (yay!) and the start of a new school year (kinda yay!), one which would present me with a new teaching experience, namely teaching 9th graders for the very first time.
September found me writing incredibly short poems like this one, dreaming up birthday wish lists, and contemplating worth. September also gave me the impetus to give my closet a much-needed spring fall cleaning, which was nice.
October was one of my favorite months of 2010, not just because it's my birthday month, but because two very wonderful things happened in this month. First Ricky and I went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for the very first time, and it was just as magical as I hoped it would be. And then on October 19th I had my thesis defense, which I was able to pull off successfully (somehow). So yeah, pretty good month.
If I didn't blog a lot in December, it was because of my new ereader. I've read so many books in the past month alone! I've lost count, there's been so many. When I wasn't too busy reading this month, I was busy graduating from FIU with a Master's in English Literature (YAY!) and going on lovely road trips with Ricky to Orlando and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (again). And I was also spending time with my friends and family and just enjoying each other.
You can read my favorites post for December here. What was your favorite month of 2010 and why?
hmm... i'll have to steal this for my own blog. hope you start off on a better foot this time around. happy almost 2011!


The Significant Investor visa (SIV) programme is a pathway to provide for significant migrant investment into Australia under the Business Innovation and Investment visa programme.
43 per cent of primary visa applications have been on hand for less than three months. The service standard for the Business Innovation and Investment visa is 6-9 months.
AUD 2.975 billion has been invested in Complying Investments.
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To read more, please follow this link to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website.


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Both indoor and outdoor space is available, which means using two spaces for different occasions, depending on he footfall. Both inhouse and outside catering vendors and decorators are allowed. Since the venue is big, it gives a scope of experimenting with different themes and colors. The indoor space is royal looking and doesn't require much décor.


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Fourteen Hour Flight Time.
Today is the day! Fully packed, I set off to the airport and said goodbye to Elly. Arriving at Heathrow, I met up with a few of the VSO group that were also early and sat in Costa for around a hour chatting, until meeting the rest of the group and a lady from VSO, who subsequently gave us our passports and Visas she had collected from the Nigeria Embassy earlier. From this point we followed the standard procedure for getting a flight; check-in (thankfully my bag was only over the weight but 0.2kg), then security check and through to departures. One of the guys in my group (Jamal) actually left his passport at the security desk, but luckily enough the security man ran after him and gave it back in departures. At this point me and the guys from the Nigeria squad decided to have one last meal, choosing a nice but slightly priced Italian as our last supper. We lost Jamal on the way to the gate after, finding him again struggling to carry the bags of shopping he'd bought. We then boarded (the first time for me) a double-decker jet to Dubai.
We were flying with Emirates, the seats were pretty comfy to me and came with a pretty good range of TV series and videos. This was a big step up from the bogstandard EasyJet/ Ryanair service. Even the food was pretty good, (never thought I'd be so happy describing beef that actually looked, tasted and had the texture of beef when eaten). Also, the screen on the back of the chair could show me the news. While bored on the almost seven-hour flight to Dubai I decided to look at the news in Africa. Particularly, "Crocodile Kills Ethiopian pastor during Lake baptism" was hilarious but that might just be my dark sense of humour. I made a note not to get baptised while in Nigeria, especially in anything with a larger body of water than a bucket.
On arrival to Dubai we found out that Jamal had left his wallet at Heathrow so we went to lost and found who just gave him an email address (which wasn't massively helpful), I then saw some Fanta which was a luminous orange, I decided to buy it, however, they only took notes, after handing over £10 I received 25 Durum back, meaning that the Fanta had cost me £3, and being stuck with 25 durum I had to quickly find something to spend the currency on before the next flight to Nigeria. I ended up being 6 camel bottle opener key rings saying "I 💙 Dubai".
We boarded the plane and took the flight to Nigeria the plane wasn't as luxurious as the one previously, however, was still by far better than the flights I am used to. Making use of the free drinks I stored five cans of 7up in my bag for more desperate times. On arriving in Nigeria we could see the lush green landscape as we landed, along with little villages that were parallel to those mud huts you see on documentaries.
Getting through customs was easier than I thought and after 40 mins we were out of the airport and met a man from VSO. We packed into the minibus to realise that one of the girls was still back at the airport with one of the Nigerian representatives. I and a girl called TJ decided to go back and see if everything was okay, to discover the girl had already booked her flights back to Nigeria after being in the country max 30 mins. This was a bit of the shame but we headed back to the van and made our way to where we were staying the night.
It turned out we were staying a convent/ hostel, and here we met the rest of the team who is made from Nigerian university students. We played a few team games and got to know each other the Nigerians giving us a true introduction to the country. I was sharing a room with a great and also hyperactive man like me called Tochukwu.
The only negative of today would be the fact I took my anti-malaria tablet on an empty stomach and was sick before dinner... won't be making that mistake again
To end today's blog entry there is two video's, the first one is a performance by our Nigerian counterparts as they welcome and introduce us to their country and customs. The second one is an example of Nigerian dancing and music. Enjoy.
This blog is written by one of the owners of the site; Alex Hood. Currently studying English Literature at Brighton University and was given the amazing opportunity to work with VSO in Nigeria for three months over the summer.
This website is run to help share travel experiences and advice. We rely on travellers from all around the world to record their travels and send them in so that we can share and connect them with people interested in travelling or to those wanting to know more about that certain destination. (please get in contact if you have a trip you would like to share)
Myself (Alex Hood) and the head journalist of the site (Elly Babe) also share our own travel experience for others to enjoy and be inspired by. We both study English Literature at the University of Brighton and love the way in which the site has allowed us to put in to practice what we have learn't on our degree. We will be moving to Athens for a study year so expect lost of content from Greece. Any advice or tips are always welcome.
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Primary Investigator: Nasseri, Kiumarss
Organization: Public Health Institute
Project Title: Cancer in the Middle Eastern Population in California
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The main aim of this application is to study the pattern of cancer incidence and mortality among the Middle Eastern population in California. Currently, close to one million individuals with the Middle Eastern heritage live in California and their population has almost doubled between the 1990 and 2000 censuses. Patterns of cancer incidence and mortality in this ethnic population, as estimated from international sources are significantly different and generally lower when compared to the white population. Ethnic differences in cancer incidence have successfully been examined for possible gene-environment interaction in cancer etiology. Differences in cancer mortality have also been helpful in identifying differential access to health care services. Patterns of cancer incidence and mortality in the Middle Eastern population of the United States (US) have never been studied before. The main reason is that this population is currently classified as white in combination with other populations from Western Europe. Moreover, reliable methods for separating them do not exist. First generation immigrants can be identified through information about the place of birth but this data is seldom collected by cancer registries and is generally not evaluated for accuracy. Data about ancestry that may identify subsequent generations of immigrants are not available. The other objective of this application is to develop lists of common Middle Eastern names, similar to the 1980 list of common Spanish surnames. Lists of the Middle Eastern names will be developed out of an administrative file that is maintained by the US Social Security Administration that contains reliable information on place of birth. Considering the naming conventions in the Middle East, no attempt will be made to develop country specific lists, although this population can be divided into Arabs and non-Arabs. The most common names will be selected based on the positive predictive value of the name in separating Middle Eastern individuals from those of other countries and its popularity in the Middle East. Once developed, these lists will be linked with the California cancer incidence and mortality databases for the years 1988 through 2000 to identify patients with the Middle Eastern heritage. Due to lack of detailed denominator, rates cannot be calculated. Statistical tool for pattern analysis will be limited to proportional incidence ratio (PIR) or proportional mortality ratio (PMR). Patterns in the Middle Eastern population and will be compared to patterns in other racial and ethnic groups in California.
Patterns of death in the first and second generation immigrants from selected Middle Eastern countries in California.
Authors: Nasseri K. , Moulton L.H. .
Source: Journal of immigrant and minority health, 2011 Apr; 13(2), p. 361-70.
Breast cancer in the Middle Eastern population of California, 1988-2004.
Authors: Nasseri K. .
Source: The breast journal, 2009 Mar-Apr; 15(2), p. 182-8.
Epidemiology of primary brain tumors in the Middle Eastern population in California, USA 2001-2005.
Authors: Nasseri K. , Mills J.R. .
Source: Cancer detection and prevention, 2009; 32(5-6), p. 363-71.
Thyroid cancer in the Middle Eastern population of California.
Source: Cancer causes & control : CCC, 2008 Dec; 19(10), p. 1183-91.
Mortality in first generation white immigrants in California, 1989-1999.
Source: Journal of immigrant and minority health, 2008 Jun; 10(3), p. 197-205.
Cancer incidence in the Middle Eastern population of California, 1988-2004.
Authors: Nasseri K. , Mills P.K. , Allan M. .
Source: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2007 Jul-Sep; 8(3), p. 405-11.
Construction and validation of a list of common Middle Eastern surnames for epidemiological research.
Source: Cancer detection and prevention, 2007; 31(5), p. 424-9.


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Motion Graphs
Instantaneous and average velocities
Practical Activity for 14-16
You can use a sensor datalogging system to experience the difference between instantaneous and average velocity.
Apparatus and Materials
Light beam sensor assembly (source and sensor)
Computer with datalogging software
Dynamics trolley
Runway, with means to produce a uniform slope
Health & Safety and Technical Notes
A string tied across the runway will ensure that the trolley does not damage the pulley or a user. Long runways should be handled by two persons.
Read our standard health & safety guidance
Set up the runway so that the trolley can accelerate down it. Set up a source and detector across the runway.
The detector should be connected to a computer. The computer should be set to record the time during which the beam of light to the detector is interrupted.
Cut pieces of card of different lengths to attach to the trolley, one at a time. Measure their lengths. The longest should be 25 to 30 centimetres long.
Tape the longest card to the trolley, so that it can break the light beam. Tape the centre of the card at the centre of the trolley's length.
Use the computer system to measure the time for the card to move past the light beam. Get the computer to divide the length of the card by this time. The answer is the average velocity of the trolley during that period of time.
Replace the card by a much shorter one. Again, fix the card centre to the trolley centre. Release the trolley from the same place on the runway. Find out the new time and new velocity. The time is shorter than before. The new velocity is still an average velocity.
Find out the shortest length of card that will give consistent values of time and velocity.
Students should understand the difference between speed and velocity; a scaler and a vector quantity.
For the accelerating trolley, its velocity is changing, instant by instant. Students could be invited to think about these problems:
"What information would the computer tell you if you used a card that was as long as the trolley's journey?" (Answer: The average velocity for the whole journey, provided that the light beam is set up halfway along the distance of travel.)
"What length of card would you need to measure an instantaneous value of the trolley velocity?" (Answer: A card so thin that it is disappearing would, if the system could sense it, provide the value of velocity at the instant that it passes through the beam. Note that an instant is a time that is so small that it is vanishing.)
"What would be the best way to gather data to produce a smooth and accurate graph of velocity against time: should you use short cards or long ones?" (Answer: A card of disappearing length used with many sensor systems along the track would produce a set of points, one for each sensor, for a velocity-time graph. Other methods provide only average velocities.)
These ideas relate, of course, to the mathematical concept of infinitesimal values, and hence to the foundations of calculus, without which our understanding of the world would be much narrower than it is.
A good estimate of instantaneous speed is measured by a car speedometer, while the average speed can be calculated knowing the distance travelled and the time taken.
As an extension activity, you could use a pair of source-sensor assemblies linked to the same computer to obtain two velocity values and the time between their measurements. Divide the difference in the velocities by this time to work out a value for acceleration.
This experiment was safety-tested in November 2004
Time, distance and speed
To analyze motion, you must know about positions and times. These are introductory...
Other resources onMotion Graphs
Race time measurement
Class practical: This is an introduction to the language of measurement, including concepts of range, reproducibility, mean...
Simple motion experiments with a datalogger
Demonstration: An introduction to motion using ultrasound position sensors.
Ticker-timers for investigating speed
Class practical: Making ticker-timer charts can develop an understanding of speed-time graphs.
Some students are unable to translate between verbal and graphical descriptions of an object's motion
can be used to represent the quantity Time Velocity Distance Acceleration Speed


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Royal Fans Have No Idea How To Pronounce Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New Foundation 'Archewell'
Michelle Kapusta
Prince Harry and Meghan have said goodbye to their Sussex Royal brand but the name of their new foundation has a lot of fans confused.
After announcing that they were stepping down from royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were told by Queen Elizabeth II that they could no longer use the royal brand going forward. On April 6, the couple announced the name of their foundation will be called "Archewell," but fans don't have a clue how to pronounce that. Read on to find out the different ways it's being said, plus two other royal names fans have been mispronouncing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Fans are trying to figure out how to pronounce Harry and Meghan's new brand
The prince and former Suits star have trademarked the unique name of their foundation, which will be launched at a later date.
The pair told The Telegraph that they intend to "do something of meaning, to do something that matters" when their organization is up and running.
"Before SussexRoyal came the idea of 'arche' — the Greek word meaning 'source of action,'" the duke and duchess said in a statement. "We connected to this concept for the charitable organization we hoped to build one day, and it became the inspiration for our son's name. To do something of meaning, to do something that matters. Archewell is a name that combines an ancient word for strength and action, and another that evokes the deep resources we each must draw upon. We look forward to launching Archewell when the time is right."
So just how is Archewell pronounced? Archie-well? Ark-EE-well? AR-kay-well?
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Within hours a YouTube video was uploaded giving a pronunciation for the charitable organization that sounds more like Arch-a-well, which only added to the confusion.
It looks like we'll just have to wait for Meghan and Harry to fill everyone in on the correct way to say it.
Other names royal fans have been mispronouncing
Archewell isn't the only name royal fans have had a little trouble pronouncing. There's been some debate over how to say the first name of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's youngest son, Prince Louis. After his birth on April 23, 2018, fans were unsure if Will and Kate were going to adopt the American pronunciation of the name Lou-ISS or the French pronunciation of Lou-EE.
A video then began circulating online of William and Kate reciting their wedding vows and in it, they use the French pronunciation with a silent "s" when saying the duke's full name which is William Arthur Philip Louis.
The first name of Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York's youngest daughter's name has also confused fans for years until Princess Eugenie set the record straight herself telling The Sun it's pronounced "Yoo-junnee," with an emphasis on the "Yoo."
"Whenever we used to meet foreign people who were struggling with it, my mum and I would help them by saying, 'It's like Use Your Knees,'" the princess said, adding, "But whatever. I am now used to every pronunciation."
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Curtis Lamont Conway Sr (born January 13, 1971) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft out of the University of Southern California  (USC). Conway also played for the San Diego Chargers, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.

High school years
Conway attended Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California and was a football and a track star. He won All-America honors as a senior quarterback. His high school quarterback coach was Dave Keller. His high school track coach was legendary coach Kye Courtney.  Even though he was an All-American quarterback, he was more known for his exploits on the track. During that era, Hawthorne was a regular contender at the CIF California State Meet.  In 1987 as a sophomore he was the anchor of the California State Record 4X100m relay team (40.24) set in the preliminaries, Hawthorne High School was DQ'd at the finals after initially finishing second. In 1988 as a junior he placed second in the 100m (10.85) and placed third 3rd in the 200m (21.30). In 1989 as a senior he won the 100m state title with the time of 10.23 and placed 2nd in the 200m (20.89).

College career
Prior to USC, Conway attended El Camino Junior College in Torrance, California, but did not play. He went to USC as a QB but converted to WR in 1991.

1990: 26 kick returns for 555 yards. 12 punt returns for 161 yards and one touchdown.
1991: 21 catches for 240 yards and one touchdown. 18 carries for 29 yards and one touchdown. 20 kick returns for 493 yards. 24 punt returns for 172 yards.
1992: 49 catches for 764 yards and 5 TD. 6 carries for 37 yards and one touchdown. 27 kick returns for 675 yards and one touchdown. 31 punt returns for 346 yards and one touchdown.

Professional career
He had over 1,000 yards three times in his twelve-year NFL career, in which he played for the Chicago Bears, the San Diego Chargers, the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers.

During his twelve years in the NFL, Conway threw for two touchdown passes, a rarity for the wide receiver position. The most notable of the two came during a game against the Miami Dolphins on November 13, 1994. Conway lined up split off of and parallel to the holder, on a bizarre field goal formation. Rather than the snap being taken by Erik Kramer, Conway received it, and threw a pass which was tipped up into the air by a Dolphins' defender and caught by fellow Bears' teammate and tight end, Keith Jennings and run into the endzone for a touchdown. His 329 catches during his tenure with the Bears (1993-1999) place him 4th in franchise history on their all-time receptions list, and his 4,498 receiving yards rank him 6th on the Bears' all-time yardage list. He also was the 1st Chicago Bears receiver to record back to back 1000 yard seasons.

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Broadcasting
Beginning in 2009, Conway began working as a color analyst on national NFL radio broadcasts by Compass Media Networks. He teamed with Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton and
Gregg "Free Beer" Daniels on play-by-play. He is currently a studio analyst for the Pac-12 Network and a cohost of Total Access on the NFL Network. He joined the San Diego Chargers network for the 2015 season as a studio analyst.

Personal life
On July 23, 2007, Conway married female boxing champ Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali. He has three children from a previous marriage:  twins Cameron and Kelton Conway (b. 1995), and Leilani Conway (b. 1999). Conway and Ali welcomed their first child, Curtis Muhammad Conway, Jr. on August 26, 2008. On April 4, 2011, they welcomed their second child, a daughter, Sydney Jurldine Conway.

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Investor has a hankerin' for hooch
Jessica DiNapoli
PINE ISLAND — Potential congressional contender Sean Eldridge doesn't have a favorite adult beverage, at least where his investing inclinations are concerned.
Judging by the investments his fund, Hudson River Ventures, has made, he seems to like them all. The small-business fund has helped companies that distill and brew everything from pale ale to premium corn-grain vodka.
Applejack and bourbon whiskey are the next adult beverages on the menu.
Hudson River Ventures about two months ago invested $100,000 in the Black Dirt Distillery in Pine Island, the third alcoholic-beverage producer in the fund's portfolio. Black Dirt is the sister company to the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, known for its Doc's Draft hard ciders and gins.
The craft distillery, located in a red barn at the end of a long gravel driveway, will produce thousands of gallons of applejack and bourbon whiskey from a 50-foot tall still starting in September. The project has been underway for close to two years, said distillery co-owner Jeremy Kidde.
Hudson River Ventures' investment went toward capital infrastructure expenses, like the giant chiller and tank sitting out back behind the barn. The chiller turns evaporated alcohol into liquid, said Black Dirt master distiller Jason Grizzanti.
Eldridge's fund took an equity position in the business, becoming one of a handful of shareholders in the private company. But, Eldridge said he hopes to be an active partner, providing business support and expertise.
Grizzanti and Kidde welcome Eldridge's help. Besides the cash investment, one of the reasons the business partners signed up with the fund is the name recognition.
Eldridge, who has been profiled by national newspapers and magazines, has formed an exploratory committee for running against Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, in the 19th District next year. He is married to Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, and they bought a home in Shokan in January, according to public records.
"We're happy to have his name affiliated with us," Grizzanti said.
Kidde said Black Dirt has a meeting set up with Hudson River Ventures to talk about a social media strategy.
"It's a weakness for our business," Kidde said. But it's a strength for Eldridge, who has campaigned for President Barack Obama and marriage equality.
Kidde pointed out that Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery has just 9,000 "likes" on Facebook, while Hudson River Ventures has about 34,000.
Eldridge said his work with his fund is separate from his potential congressional run. Black Dirt Distillery falls outside of the 19th District, while another booze business the fund worked with, Prohibition Distillery, is within it.
The fund is looking at partnering with other breweries and distilleries, Eldridge said.
"This space has a lot of room to grow, in part because it points to two strengths of the Hudson Valley: food and beverage, and the tourism component," Eldridge said.
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Саксонія в різні етапи своєї історії мала різні статуси і географічне положення.

 Верхня Саксонія
  Королівство Саксонія — в 1806–1918 роках.
 Вільна держава Саксонія — з 1918 року по 1933 і з 1990 по теперішній час. Після другої світової війни до 1952 року називалася «Земля Саксонія».

Нижня Саксонія
  Герцогство Саксонія — до 1180 року.
 Пфальцграфство Саксонія — до 1356 року.
 Нижня Саксонія — земля Німеччини з 1947 року по теперішній час.

Саксонія-Ангальт
 Провінція Саксонія — провінція Пруссії в 1816–1945 роках.
 Саксонія-Ангальт — федеральна земля Німеччини з 1990 року по теперішній час.

Саксонія, Тюрингія, Саксонія-Ангальт
 курфюрство Саксонія — з 1356 до 1806 року.

Інші значення
Іменем «Саксонія» були названі:
 Саксонія (паровоз) — перший німецький паровоз.
 Саксонія (корабель) — військовий корабель.
 Саксонія (алегорія) — алегоричний образ Саксонії

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Remains found in wooded area identified as missing teenager
Hunt for teen burglary suspects leads to home with unattended babies
Bicyclists identified in deadly St. Johns hit-and-run crash
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Girlfriend: Teen 'screamed my name' when he was shot, killed in Palm Coast
Deputy: Fleeing trespasser speeds, crashes, tased, jailed
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I-TEAM: Don't be held hostage by a cyber hacker
Maria Butina in her first interview: I'm no spy
Russian denies charges in 'New Republic' interview
By CNN'S KATELYN POLANTZ, VERONICA STRACQUALURSI AND MARSHALL COHEN CONTRIBUTED TO THIS REPORT.
Maria Butina, the Russian who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered Russian agent, rejects the idea that she was spying for Russian intelligence in a series of interviews with The New Republic, the first known that she has given.
Her main point: Instead of acting in secret, like a spy would, she had posted all over social media about the trips she took and the people she met, including American politicians.
ABC: Emails, photos appear to contradict NRA claims
Lawyer for American charged with espionage in Russia appeals detention…
US ambassador to Russia visits detained US citizen Paul Whelan
"If I would be invisible Russian spy, you would never see me in public," she told author James Bamford in audiotapes he shared with CNN. "I mean, I would be the most unseen person on earth."
Instead of espionage, she said, her goal was to improve relations between the US and Russia while studying international relations at American University.
"Who even has an idea, to put a student in jail?" she asked Bamford.
If anything, she said, it was Russian authorities she was most worried about getting arrested by, because of her highly visible role leading a Russian gun rights group.
"I had a bag packed in my hallway at home -- in case I'm imprisoned, someone can bring it to me," she said.
Butina said the FBI raid on her apartment in April 2018, a few months before her arrest, was a six- or seven-hour ordeal that started with agents pounding on her door as she was baking banana bread.
"They told me, 'FBI. Search warrant.' I opened the door -- they pushed me in," she said. "I was completely shocked."
She said prosecutors bruised her with a claim they later withdrew: that she had offered what they described as "sex in exchange for a position within a special interest organization." The prosecutors later discarded that allegation, citing a misinterpretation of her text messages.
"It's just so much pain, for the family," she said, "for the last 40 days, me being called a whore. It's very hard."
Butina pleaded guilty in December to one count of conspiracy to act as an unregistered agent of Russia. She admitted to acting "under the direction of" a Russian official in an attempt to infiltrate Republican political circles and influence US relations with Russia. CNN has identified that official as Alexander Torshin, the recently retired deputy governor of the Central Bank of Russia, with whom she was in touch by email, according to court documents.
Bamford, who says he knew her for two years because they both attended Washington events on foreign policy, sees her efforts to cultivate ties with influential Republicans differently.
"She was doing this openly, inviting people to go to these friendship dinners. She's a graduate student at American University interested in international relations," he said. "That's what you do -- you network -- when you're in these fields."
He sees Torshin's role more as an adviser or mentor to her, as someone who wanted to improve US-Russia relations just like she did.
"The facts show she was not a spy, that she was never paid, never directed by the Russian government. She didn't work for Torshin," he said. "There is no evidence that she ever did anything illegal, or passed information, or collected information and passed it to the Russian government."
Former FBI spycatcher Eric O'Neill is not buying it.
"They want to spin a story where the US is abusing some poor Russian national who is just over on a student visa. We know that's not true," he said. "The FBI conducted a pretty airtight investigation: We have serious emails between her and her Russian handler, we have Twitter communications, they got her phone records and many of those emails point to her as a Russian intelligence operative."
But Bamford, who has published several books on US intelligence agencies, says prosecutors overcharged a young student who just wanted to improve relations between Russia and the US.
"Believe me, she is not a spy. She's not even charged with being a spy," he said "And she's not an agent of a foreign government."
Butina agreed in her plea deal to turn over any evidence of crimes she is aware of, submit a full accounting of her financial assets, sit for interviews with law enforcement (and waive right to counsel during those interviews) and testify before grand juries or in trials in Washington or elsewhere.
She faces a maximum of five years in prison, but will likely receive zero to six months based on her plea agreement. Butina would likely be deported after serving her sentence.
Her sentencing is on hold while she cooperates with federal prosecutors on other ongoing investigations.
The conspiracy, as prosecutors described it in court, kicked off no later than March 2015 with a draft proposal Butina wrote to Torshin and others called the "Description of the Diplomacy Project."
It described her plan to become an unofficial conduit of communication between Russia and the US, especially through the Republican Party, at a time when the two governments were less willing to negotiate formally.
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VANISHING AND OTHER STORIES
Deborah Willis
A French teacher who collects fiancés; a fortune-teller who fails to predict the heartbreak of her own daughter; an aging cowboy seduced by a city girl . . . these are some of the unforgettable people who live in these pages.
In Vanishing and Other Stories, secrets are both kept and unearthed, and lives are shaped by missing lovers, parents, and children. With wisdom and dexterity, moments of dark humor, and a remark- able economy of words, Deborah Willis captures an incredible array of characters that linger in the imagination and prove that nothing is ever truly forgotten.
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About Deborah Willis
Deborah Willis's work has appeared in the Bridport Prize Anthology, Event, and Grain, and she was a winner of PRISM International's annual fiction prize. Short-listed for the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction and long-listed for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, Vanishing and Other Stories is her first book of fiction.
"The stories in VANISHING show the magic of fiction at its best: fully realized worlds inseparable from the uncanny fact that they exist as mere words, magnificently strung together. Willis's creative sleight-of-hand illuminates human intricacies as if tapping directly into your own."—Globe and Mail, One of Jim Bartley's Top Five Books of the Year
"Flecked with welcome humour. . . . Equally salty-sweet. . . . Her attentiveness to detail and her succession of insights about the small moments people share and the consequences of individual choices keep us turning pages, enthralled."—Vancouver Sun
"A remarkably accomplished collection. . . . Economical, artful description. With her stories, Willis boldly inhabits the skin of all sorts, of all genders. . . . Her talent and skill are nothing short of formidable. . . . Accomplished, edgy, dark stories."—Times Colonist
"A remarkable new writer, Willis delivers 14 lovely tales and countless vivid moments in her first fiction collection….Readers will feel the joy of discovery in reading an emerging writer whose work will crowd our bookshelves for years to come."—Booklist
In each story, someone leaves and someone is left behind. Are the characters who are left depicted as strong or weak? Damaged, angry, resigned? What about the characters who leave?
In the title story, "Vanishing," and in several of the other stories, the narrative jumps around in time, sometimes casting back to the past and sometimes moving forward into the future. What is the purpose of these leaps in time? What is the author trying to convey about the nature of memory, obsession, and a person's trajectory through life?
In "The Weather," Rae tells Braden, "My parents talk a lot about right and wrong. But I don't believe in that" (p.33). What does she mean by this? Is she talking about morality itself or about an externally imposed ethics? Is there a difference?
In "Escape," the narrator––speaking of the main character, Tom––states: "To let go, to disappear, to forget himself. To exist in another's skin, and then…to return to himself, with another's knowledge. To escape. It was the only way to live" (p.51). What does 'escape' mean in this story? Why does this kind of escape make Tom feel "as generous, as religious, as he's ever felt" (p.51)?
Why does Mimi, the narrator of "Traces," address herself to the unknown mistress, instead of to her husband? What does she mean when she says, "…you can only be defined in relation to "the woman." Without me, you disappear" (p.65)?
Why does Mimi want to paint a portrait of the other woman? And what does she mean when she says: "I…made him tell me everything: how she wore her hair, what she smelled like, the angle of her cheekbones, the shape of her chin and nose. It was how I forgave him" (p.65)?
"Caught" begins and ends with "a pause, one second when they are still" (p.200). It is told in a series of 'maybes,' never fully settling on what happens to the characters after that initial 'caught' moment. What do you think happens to the wife, the husband, and the boy?
"Sky Theatre" is a re-imagination of the story of Adam and Eve, one of the world's most influential stories of loss. What is the author implying about religious and mythical stories when she writes, "…she looked as betrayed as Christ. As heartbroken as Him too. She was Demeter, aged by her lost. She was Eve, cast out and cold. Or she was just an ordinary girl" (p.219). What do the final lines of the story tell us about the narrator? About the state of being 'fallen?' About the nature of loss?
The stories, "And the Living is Easy," "Romance Languages," and "The Separation" are all told from the point of view of children or adolescents. These children observe their parents closely while also trying to separate themselves from them. Do they seem to admire their parents? Do they wish to escape them? Remain close to them? Both at once? And is separation possible? Is it desirable?
In the story, "And the Living is Easy," the father tells his life story in the mornings on the way to work. In "Remember, Relive," Cassy's first sexual experience becomes a secret she has to confess and a story she has to tell. In "Rely," George tells Christopher bedtime stories. In "The Weather," Braden tells Rae the story of the tornado. Why do these characters tell each other stories? What is the author saying about the way stories shape our thoughts and selves?


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VICTORY! U.S. House Advances Historic Pro-Democracy Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 234-193 on Friday in favor of the For the People Act of 2019 — a sweeping democracy reform bill. The measure, also known as H.R. 1, was introduced by House Democrats in January and marks the first time in decades Congress has made comprehensive elections reform a priority.
Democracy North Carolina executive Director Tomas Lopez applauded the historic vote.
"The For the People Act would address on the national level many of the reforms Democracy North Carolina has worked hard to address in North Carolina: expanding voting rights, addressing gerrymandering, fixing campaign financing rules, and strengthening election ethics," said Lopez. "These are precisely the types of proven reforms that could not only help build political power for historically-marginalized voters, but could also only restore the nation's faith in our democracy as we move into a high-profile presidential election year. We applaud the House's sweeping action, and encourage the Senate to follow suit."
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The key elements of H.R. 1
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The Brennan Center has documented many of the reforms outlined in H.R. 1—including automatic voter registration and small-donor public financing, among others. Additional key provisions in H.R. 1 include a commitment to fully restoring the Voting Rights Act, redistricting reforms, nationwide early voting, and ethics.
Here are several of the bill's key provisions:
Streamlining Voter Registration: H.R. 1 would bring Automatic and Same-Day Voter Registration to voters across the country. Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is a transformative reform under which eligible voters are automatically registered when they provide information to the government at the DMV or other government agencies, unless they opt out. Since 2015, 15 states and the District of Columbia have approved AVR, leading to big gains in registration. If adopted nationwide, AVR could add as many as 50 million new voters to the rolls. Same-Day Registration (SDR) allows eligible voters to register at the polls on Election Day, making it less likely that voters will be disenfranchised by last-minute registration problems. It is already offered in 16 states. Combined with AVR, SDR would solve most of the serious registration problems voters experienced in 2016 and 2018.
Commitment to Restore the Voting Rights Act. H.R. 1 reaffirms Congress's commitment to restore the full protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the landmark civil rights law that was hobbled by the Supreme Court's 2013 Shelby County decision. Shelby County enabled states to pass a wave of restrictive voting measures and set the stage for the brazen attempts at voter suppression we saw in 2018. The bill makes clear that Congress is committed to reversing the effects of the Supreme Court's decision.
Nationwide Early Voting. H.R. 1 also would ensure that all voters have at least two weeks of early voting, including evening and weekend hours. Early voting, which is offered in most but not all states, boosts turnout for those who may have difficulty getting to the polls — such as working Americans and those providing childcare — and reduces long lines on Election Day. It also provides an important protection for election integrity by allowing officials to spot and address problems well in advance of Election Day. Early voting is extremely popular with voters and helped fuel record-breaking turnout in 2018.
Citizen-Funded Elections. H.R. 1 would create a small-donor matching system for Congressional races and revamp the matching system for presidential contests. Small-donor matching is an innovative reform that uses public funds to amplify small private donations. The bill would provide qualified presidential and congressional candidates with $6 in public funds for every $1 raised from small donors. A similar program has existed for decades in New York City, where it has diversified the donor pool, helped candidates of modest means run for office, and allowed elected officials to spend more time talking to their constituents instead of dialing for dollars. The bill also increases presidential public financing for general elections.
Other Important Campaign Finance Reforms. H.R. 1 also includes strong measures to close loopholes in federal campaign disclosure rules, curb foreign funds in U.S. elections, and fix the Federal Election Commission, our nation's dysfunctional campaign finance regulator.
Gerrymandering Reform. H.R. 1 would curb extreme partisan gerrymandering by ensuring that states draw congressional districts using independent redistricting commissions whose members represent diverse communities across the state, by establishing fair redistricting criteria, and by mandating greater transparency for the redistricting process.
Election Security. H.R. 1 also contains a number of provisions to improve election security, including a requirement that states replace paperless voting machines, new grants to help states enhance election security on an ongoing basis and develop better processes for auditing disputed election results, and new security requirements for election system vendors (including an obligation to report cybersecurity breaches).
Ethics Reform. Finally, H.R. 1 shores up government ethics by strengthening enforcement of ethics rules in the Executive Branch, requiring disclosure of presidential tax returns, tightening restrictions on congressional conflicts of interest, and requiring the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics.
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Today I started servicing an epic 6105-8110. The owner wanted a new crystal,dial, bezelinsert and hands.
Movement back together, and ticking..
Not bad. Liftangle was not set right, but later on it measured 210 degrees.
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Needs some lume pouring in to the hole at the top of the bezel, but apart from that the condition wouldn't bother me at all; degraded glass does though!


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70 evacuated as fire rips through Salem building
Two-alarm fire on Dow Street started on porch, officials say
Updated: 5:46 AM EDT May 6, 2014
Dozens of people were evacuated early Tuesday when a two-alarm fire tore through a Salem apartment building.About 70 residents were forced out of the four-story building at 60 Dow St. Salem police helped evacuate the residents from the building, and fire officials said thanks to the quick rescues, no one was seriously hurt.Officials said the fire started on a first floor porch and quickly spread. Police were first to arrive, and they ran through the building knocking on doors.Residents who made it out on their own said the alarms went off and they went running.The American Red Cross is helping about 30 residents who remain displaced.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
SALEM, Mass. —
Dozens of people were evacuated early Tuesday when a two-alarm fire tore through a Salem apartment building.
About 70 residents were forced out of the four-story building at 60 Dow St. Salem police helped evacuate the residents from the building, and fire officials said thanks to the quick rescues, no one was seriously hurt.
Officials said the fire started on a first floor porch and quickly spread. Police were first to arrive, and they ran through the building knocking on doors.
Residents who made it out on their own said the alarms went off and they went running.
The American Red Cross is helping about 30 residents who remain displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.