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My Vet: Isiah Thomas on a rookie season that shaped his legendary NBA career
Isiah Thomas
Greg Kelser
Phil Hubbard
American basketball player, coach, executive
American basketball player/coach
"Everyone has a vet." That statement from Kevin Garnett has stuck with me. Sam Mitchell was his. He was Rajon Rondo's. It's the circle of NBA life. You would be hard-pressed to find a player whose career was not set on its course by a veteran in his first locker room. Those who become vets themselves pass those lessons along. These are their stories.
Isiah Thomas pays tribute to his Pistons veterans, Phil Hubbard and Greg Kesler. (Getty Images/Graphics by Yahoo Sports' Amber Matsumoto)
Isiah Thomas enjoyed a Hall of Fame playing career, making 12 All-Star appearances in his 13 NBA seasons and leading the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990. He took the time out of his schedule as an NBA TV analyst during the playoffs to share his My Vet story.
Who is your vet, and how did that relationship develop?
Thomas: I had two guys, Phil Hubbard and Greg Kelser. Those were my two vets who really took me under their wings. They made sure I got to practice on time, knew where I was going, showed me around the city, showed me how to take care of my body, take care of myself. Those guys were invaluable to my foundation starting in the NBA.
I had played in the summer with Greg a lot, because he was a teammate of Magic Johnson's, so I got to know him pretty well before the season started. Coincidentally, I ended up living around the corner from him. I also met Phil in the summer before I was drafted, so luckily for me I knew both of those guys coming in. They more or less took me under their wing and helped me literally with everything. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, I was with one of them or both of them my entire rookie season.
What on-court lessons did you learn from them?
Thomas: Fortunately for myself, the three of us had come from winning programs — Greg at Michigan State, Phil at Michigan and myself at Indiana. We all played in the Big Ten, so showing up being ready to compete for a game and knowing how to prepare yourself to compete was something that we all knew, because we all played for great coaches. It was probably a relief to them that they never had to worry about if I was going to show up and be ready to play. I was always ready to do that.
[Thomas played two seasons under Bobby Knight at Indiana, winning the 1981 NCAA title.]
Were you hazed as a rookie?
Thomas: My job was I had to clean the locker room before and after practice. I had to make sure that all the towels were put away, make sure I had vacuumed the floor, and out on the road, I had to make sure Phil and Greg had the newspaper in the morning to read and their coffee or doughnuts. At that time, I had to carry the VCR for our trainer, whose name was Mike Abdenour. Those were my rookie duties for the year.
What was your 'Welcome to the NBA' moment?
Thomas: I would say opening night when I walked out on the floor. We were playing against the Milwaukee Bucks. Quinn Buckner was one of my idols at the time. He was undefeated at Thornridge and won a state championship in Illinois, and then was undefeated at Indiana and won a national championship in college. He had an incredible basketball career. So, my first game was against him and the Milwaukee Bucks, and I was thinking, "Oh, man, this is a little bit too much." We ended up doing OK that night and winning the game. That was my first aha moment. I walked out on the floor, Quinn Buckner was standing there, and it felt like I was stepping into a movie.
[Thomas had 31 points and 11 assists to Buckner's 17 and eight in a 118-113 victory.]
What was your 'I'm here to stay' moment?
Thomas: I never looked at myself individually like that. I came in with the mindset of, "How can you build this team and this franchise to win a championship?" That was my only goal. That was my only thought. From high school to college, we always won, so my thought was not about myself individually, but how can we collectively go and challenge and beat the best.
Did you take players under your wing as a veteran? Who?
Thomas: I had every rookie and everyone who came in, and then I had some other rookies on other teams who I would mentor and help along the way. Whether it be John Salley, Dennis Rodman, Micheal Williams, Fennis Dembo, Joe Dumars. Those were my guys. I made sure I passed on the heritage of what I was taught to do. You spend a lot of time with people at dinners, practice, talking, mentoring, showing.
Why was it important to you to mentor players from around the league?
Thomas: It was important because that was the way I was taught. That's the way I'd seen it done years before I got to the league, whether it be Bill Russell inviting Wilt Chamberlain to his house for dinner before they competed and played for the championship, Magic Johnson and I being friends growing up. That's just who we were as people at the time, and that's what we did. I was brought up to accept knowledge, but also to pass on knowledge and give it to as many people as you possibly can. That was my role, and that's probably why I was elected president of the players' association for so many years. That's what we did.
[Thomas served as president of the National Basketball Players Association from 1988-94.]
How did your experience as a mentor translate to later becoming a coach?
Thomas: You can communicate with a player, but from a teaching standpoint, you have to meet that player at his level at that particular time in his skill level and also his communication level. Having participated in the sport, you knew exactly the emotional state that a player may or may not be in, and you knew the words to use at that particular time, because the best way to learn is total immersion. Having been immersed in the sport, and then turning around and coaching the sport, from a communication standpoint, I was always able to find the correct place to meet the player at to deliver him the message in terms of what needs to be done at that time.
Is there one lesson from your vets that has stayed with you beyond basketball?
Thomas: I would just say their kindness and their generosity with their time was invaluable to me. They didn't have to be so generous with their time, and they were extremely generous with their time, but not only were they generous with their time, they were also kind as they were dealing with me. I tried to pay that forward — to give them the time, but also give them the kindness with my time — because of what those guys did for me.
If you are an active or former NBA player who would like to share your My Vet story, contact Yahoo Sports writer Ben Rohrbach via email, Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
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The C.S. Lewis Study Group
For Those Interested In The Thought and Writings of C.S. Lewis
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Mary Klages Literary Theory–Modern/Postmodern Theory & Ideologies
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Thinking about Cybersecurity: From Cyber Crime to Cyber Warfare
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The Life and the Writings of C.S. Lewis
Natural Law and Human Nature
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TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information
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Reflections of the Psalms
Spirits in Bondage
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The Life of C.S. Lewis
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The Discarded Image
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The Chinese room is a thought experiment presented by John Searle to challenge the claim that it is possible for a computer running a program to have a "mind" and "consciousness," in the same sense that people do, simply by virtue of running the right program. The experiment is intended to help refute a philosophical position that Searle named "Strong AI":
"The appropriately programmed computer with the right inputs and outputs would thereby have a mind in exactly the same sense human beings have minds." To contest this view, Searle writes in his first description of the argument: "Suppose that I'm locked in a room and … that I know no Chinese, either written or spoken". He further supposes that he has a set of rules in English that "enable me to correlate one set of formal symbols with another set of formal symbols", that is, the Chinese characters. These rules allow him to respond, in written Chinese, to questions, also written in Chinese, in such a way that the posers of the questions – who do understand Chinese – are convinced that Searle can actually understand the Chinese conversation too, even though he cannot. Similarly, he argues that if there is a computer program that allows a computer to carry on an intelligent conversation in a written language, the computer executing the program would not understand the conversation either. (from -> Wikipedia)
Click here to access a John Searle audio presentation of:
==> 03 – Strong Artificial Intelligence
Click here for the ==> Strong AI-Outline.
Click here for the ==> Strong AI Full Transcipt for that audio lecture.
The Chinese Room Argument
Click here for a full transcription of ==> The Chinese Room & Its Critics lecture .
Click this link for the Audio Presentation of ==> 04 – The Chinese Room Argument and Its Critics.
An additional chapter to the argument above can be seen in the video below as Oxford philosopher Luciano Floridi extends the Chinese Room giving it further support. I have edited the presentation to begin with Floridi's part but the whole of the video can be viewed on the You Tube site.
A Discussion of Artificial Intelligence with John Searle and → Luciano Floridi
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Some may wonder what, if anything, any of this has to do with CS Lewis? If so we would invite you to ponder this page ==> Abolition of Man.
I would like to point out that since Dr Searle is a proponent of Biological Naturalism—both distinct from this view, and as as a Christian believer in Christ, I personally subscribe to a Dualist view of mind more consistent with an Aristotilian/Thomistic view of Mind, an open ended affair which allows for both the kind of Spiritual Realities and Moral Truths which stand at the Heart of the Christian outlook.
If you follow the previous, "Dualist view of the Mind," link above, and reference the-–Historical Overview—section down through-and including the–From Neoplatonism to scholasticism–section, a more detailed study of this position may be made. For those of us who would like a more extensive study of Gnosticism, along with why it was such a problem for the early Church along with how it has resurfaced in the contemporary, I would like to direct your attention to our => Gnosticism and the Technologies of Our World page. On this page you will find hot links embedded toward the bottom of the page that can take you to Dr. R.C. Sproul's and Dr. Art Walters' lectures on Neo-Platonism and Gnosticism. As an aid to promote a more meditative study of this problem, full transcripts of the lectures are also available which have been also hot linked alongside the audio files.
If you click on this PDF'd hotlink: Was Thomas a Duelist, you will find Edward Feser's opening statement in response to this question which I abstracted from his blogspot. Apparently this article has been removed from the site, but if you follow this ==> hot link it will take you to the web page at which the this question along with the question and response discussion which follows the question can be traced out. Finally, here is Dr. Feser's blog statement which argues why John Searle is a Property Dualaist.
For those of us who would like to learn more about ideas presupposed in the lecture above, and of the kind of philosophical materialism that it entails refer to the hotlinks below . Included in the discussion are the concepts of: multiple realizably, supervenience , functionalism, as well as the concepts of metaphysical possibility & impossibility.
I have embedded the following PDF file titled ==> Materialism which I took from his book Philosophy of Mind, which will help in learning more about this subject which you can get to by simply clicking on the hotlink embedded in the title above. You can also find his book listed on our bookshelf. I have included a couple of hotlinks here which maybe helpful to reference some of the terms and definitions used in both John Searle's Strong AI and Chinese Room Argument lectures, as well as the Materialism reading.
As an addendum to the Materialism reading above, you may want to ponder what William A. Dembski writes in his concluding remarks If Not Machines . . . in his chapter Kurzweil's Impoverished Spirituality.
I would just like to add that since it is notoriously difficult to keep track (it is for me at any rate) of the bewildering variety of ways some of the terms are used in this field of study, I thought it fitting to place a couple of dictionaries for your convenience. The first hot link will take you to the glossary taken from Ed Feser's book the => Philosophy of Mind.
Philosophy of Mind Glossary.
Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Finally, here's a link to Encyclopedia Britannica's Materialism article.
I would like to invite anyone that may be intrested, to partake in a rather unusual thought experiment. If you've read the chapter on Materialism linked above, you may have noticed . . . [and if you haven't you may want to refence it in order to get the gist of it for the experiment] . . . toward the bottom of page 72 {4th line up from the bottom}, an interesting question posed by the writer when he asks, "If you saw Data faliling around on the ground, shriking, and sobbing and holding his side after having been shot with a ray gun, wouldn't you try to help him?" I would admit this appears to be a rather silly question, but on an emotional level, is it really? One would likely respond, as I, (at least initially) "don't be silly, of course not!"
Now, for the experiment. View this ==> YouTube asking yourself again as you attempt to be as honest with yourself as you can possibly allow yourself to be.
Questions: What was your emotional response at seeing the dog being kicked (?), and how did you feel when you saw the tall four legged scrambling around as it was attempting to recover a balance?
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Transhumanism and The Military
The Rise of Supersoldiers – How AI Changes Everything
Below is a presentation with a bit of a more sober turn?
To facilitate an understanding of the issues that revolve around Strong AI; and to try and understand more precisely what it is that proponents of this view, who argue that computer intelligences will soon surpass human intelligence, are really trying to say, I thought it might be instructive to post an exchange of two of the leading proponents on these competing perspectives debating one another which occured between Ray Kurzweil and John Searle. For those who would be interested in reading about this exchange of ideas click on the links below and PDF files will open for your perusal. This exchange was taken from the book, Are We Spiritual Machines, which was published by the Discovery Institute in 2002. If you follow the hot link at the bottom of the page you will arrive at an Amazon page where more: information, reviews and order information for the book from which these scans were taken can be found.
Click Here to read John Searle's argument in opposition to Strong Artificial Intelligence titled:
==>I Married A Computer.
Click Here to read Ray Kurzweil's response to Searle's position titled
==> Locked In His Chinese Room.
To place us within an imaginary grasp of what Ray Kurzweil is suggesting I thought it might be helpful to consider a quote from William Grassie as he in turn is found quoting Bill Bryson as he gives a description of ==> a simple prokaryotic cell from his book A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Ted Peters: Transhumanism and the Posthuman Future
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==> Are We Spiritual Machines?
Ray Kurzweil vs. the Critics of Strong A.I. <==
Computers are becoming more powerful at an ever-increasing rate, but will they ever become conscious? Artificial intelligence guru Ray Kurzweil thinks so and explains how we will "download" our software (our minds) and "upgrade" our hardware (our bodies) to become immortal — before the dawn of the 22nd century. In this debate with his critics, including several Discovery Institute Fellows, Kurzweil defends his views and sets the stage for the central question: "What does it mean to be human?"
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book by John Henshaw. It is a charming account of 52 mathematical formulas. Each formula has its own short chapter, which typically consists of just three or four pages. The book's format is intriguing: the formula is presented, and then each variable or constant in the formula is described, followed by a narrative of the history, use, and various applications of the formula.
The writing is clear and distinct. Henshaw's stories about each formula are interesting, humorous, and oftentimes surprising. The range of formulas in this book is appealing, no matter where one's interests lie. The formulas cover such diverse topics as The Doppler Effect, Estimating Crowd Size, The Mars Curse, Intelligence Quotient, Fracking, Growth and Decay, and Statistics, just to mention a few. This book is a must for teachers who teach formulas. This book provides both interesting stories and historical context to pass on to students.
I found the book to be an easy read. The chapters are written so that one can easily skip around in the book because the stories are not arranged chronologically. As I read the book, I skipped around to whatever 'tickled my fancy" at the moment.
This book is written for those with a keen interest in mathematics as well as those with a more passive interest in the field. If one is looking for a book with detailed explanations of how each formula solves detailed problems, they will be disappointed. But anyone interested in the history, application, use of formulas, and interesting stories will be delighted.
June 2016: This book is now available also in paperback (ISBN 978-1-4214-1983-1).
Tom French has a B.S. and M.S. degree in Mathematics from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He has 35 years of engineering and business experience with Lockheed Martin, where he served as a multi-functional engineering manager and program manager. He was the program manager for several large product innovations and was one of the leaders who implemented the technology revolution in the banking system in the Russian Federation. Tom has taught mathematics and computers in numerous schools, colleges and universities throughout the United States and the world. In addition, he has taught mathematics at the high school level.


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He's an ancient vampire who's ready to die . . . until a spunky exotic dancer risks her life to save him and becomes his reason to live.
In Sam, Micah finds a reason to live–and love–again. But now that she's put a target on her back, he'll have to take extreme measures to protect her. With her obsessive ex closing in and an enemy who will stop at nothing to exact revenge, are the odds stacked too heavily against Micah? Or will finding something worth fighting for be enough to give him the advantage?
NOTE: While this book and the majority of the series revolves around heterosexual relationships, there will be homosexual relationships explored in this book and this series. The author believes that love is love, and that love comes in all flavors and orientations, especially in the world of vampires. If this isn't your belief or your cup of tea, no harm no foul, but this isn't the series for you. I would rather you not buy the books than risk getting a bad review because you didn't like this particular flavor of sauce. But maybe you can try one of my other series, such as Strong Karma or Banger, which are exclusively heterosexual. Thank you.


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Wondering how to help on Giving Tuesday? Here are some tips
With so many worthy causes out there -- along with plenty of scammers looking to take advantage of your generosity -- it can be hard to decide how and where to donate on Giving Tuesday. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Updated 11/28/2022 6:25 PM
Since Giving Tuesday's formal launch in 2012, charitable organizations around the globe have received billions of dollars -- including a record $2.7 billion haul in 2021 -- from generous donors taking a break from holiday shopping to help the less fortunate.
But with hundreds of good causes out there, along with some not-so-good con artists looking to take advantage of others' kindness, how do you decide which causes to support and which to avoid?
Fortunately, there are several sources out there, from the Better Business Bureau to websites that track charities, that can help you decide if you choose to give Tuesday Here are some tips on how to go about researching charities, and how to avoid falling prey to scammers.
• Are you dealing with a legit charity? To find out, you can visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/charities-and-nonprofits to search for a charity and learn whether it is a qualified tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3). You can do a similar search for Illinois-based organizations on the attorney general's website at charitableviewer.ilag.gov.
• So, the charity you're looking at is real, but you want to know that your donation is more likely to help others than pay for fundraising costs and administrator salaries. As a rule of thumb, look for a charity that dedicates less than 30% of its total spending to administration and fundraising expenses. To find information like that and other details about how charities spend, visit Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator.org or Guidestar at www.guidestar.org.
• Does the charity you're considering have a solid reputation for doing good? Or is it rife with complaints about questionable practices? One place to find out is the Better Business Bureau, which accepts and tracks complaints about charities at its Wise Giving Alliance site, www.give.org.
• Scammers know you're going to be in a giving mood, so be wary of any overly emotional appeal or effort to heighten your sense of urgency that may inhibit your rational judgment. Take your time and do your research.
• Avoid requests for unorthodox payment methods, like gift cards, prepaid credit cards, wire transfers, cash, cryptocurrency or peer-to-peer payment apps. Most credit cards offer some form of fraud protection, so stick to those when possible.
• If you receive a phone call from someone asking for a donation, don't let the caller rush you into anything. Ask where you can find additional information about the organization. If the caller won't provide that, hang up.
• Don't click on links or attachments in emails, text messages or social media posts from sources you don't know, and do not share information with senders you don't know.
• Watch for impostor websites and social media profiles. Some clues: A misspelled name of the charitable organization or the web address beginning with "http" rather than the secure "https."
• For more information about scams, or to report a possible scam, visit the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker at www.bbb.org/scamtracker.
• If you're still unsure about how to help, you can always pitch in on the Daily Herald's Neighbors in Need campaign with the McCormick Foundation. The partnership is raising money to back organizations that address hunger, homelessness and health care disparities in the suburbs. The McCormick Foundation will contribute 50 cents for every dollar readers donate. To learn more or contribute, visit dailyherald.com/neighbors.
Charities and Fundraising


Leilla White is a self-taught artist, working with beveled glass since 1991. She has developed techniques and designs over the years creating unique candle holders, window designs as well as sun catchers.
Leilla enjoys the purity of beveled glass and the geometric possibilities of working with a standard set of shapes. Patterns in architecture are a constant source of inspiration.
The process of capturing and projecting light in different ways continues to challenge her in her creations.


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Security has gained increasing relevance in the development of embedded devices. Towards the aim of a secure system at each level of the design, in this paper we address security aspects related to Networks-on-Chips (NoCs) architectures. After presenting the attacks most likely to address NoCs, we survey existing academic and industrial secure architectures relevant to our case, focusing in particular on their communication infrastructure. We outline and propose possible solutions to contrast some of the attacks described and suggest the use of the NoC as a mean to monitor and detect unexpected system behaviors.


Aug. 31, 2017 9:30 a.m.
Above, five-year-old Reid Marshall and two-year-old Makenna Cavanagh use small rods to try and hook fish for prizes at the Esso booth during the third annual Garrison Village Festival on Saturday.
The event featured dozens of vendors, plus activities for children, live music, food, and various demonstrations.


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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park:
In 1890, Dr. Lucius B. Morse, a physician from Missouri who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis, traveled to the thermal belt of WNC to seek a more healthful climate. He fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and often rode horseback to Chimney Rock to view the giant monolith towering over the Hickory Nut Gorge. In 1902, Lucius and his brothers purchased 64 acres of Chimney Rock Mountain, including the 315-feet monolith known as Chimney Rock, from Jerome Freeman for just $5,000. The Morse brothers expanded the Park to nearly 1000 acres and were responsible for adding the trail systems and many modern improvements, including the elevator, which was opened to the public in 1949.
The Morse family owned the Park for over 100 years and in 2007 decided to sell it to the state of NC so that its beauty would be protected and could be shared with visitors from around the world for generations to come.
On the morning of July 4th, State Parks will celebrate both its centennial and the 100th anniversary of the first time the American flag was raised atop Chimney Rock. Both the US flag and the NC State flag will be raised, and the NC State flag will be taken down and placed in the parks historical archives and saved for future generations. Join us for this momentous occasion, then plan to stay and discover news ways to see Chimney Rock differently!


Think like a Hacker: How would you break into your company's IT?
Do You Have Weak Domain Passwords?
A company's own users are usually the most vulnerable point of attack; and unfortunately, the most common point of ent ry for a hacker. Weak domain user passwords can easily be guessed and discovered. But you can avoid this with strict user authentication standards. Businesses have to teach their employees about proper password best practices. For instance, secure passwords should be at least 8 digits long, include a capital letter and a number and a symbol. You should also require that user passwords are updated every 90 days. By implementing these two simple practices you can make a hacker's job almost impossible to break your domain passwords and gain access to your network.
Once a hacker has access to your administrative passwords, they essentially have control over your whole network. Local IT administrators can become lax in their password security, especially if they work in a small office that has not had a recent cyber security scare. All non-IT employees in a company should not have administrator access rights. Only provide domain administrator rights or the keys to the kingdom to a manager and your IT employee or IT service provider. By securing most of your employee's access rights you really increase your chances of not being hacked.
Passwords that have been written down are always considered to be a risk factor. Who has access to your office and can copy down all of your written passwords? Your night time cleaning company, a plumber, a visiting client or vendor? It's extremely important to let your employees know that it is a company security policy to not write down any user ID's or passwords. Discuss your policy with everyone, insure that writing down passwords is akin to giving your company checking account out to non-employees.
Another issue that often arises within smaller businesses is that a single password may create a domino effect, giving a hacker access to your entire network. With insufficient network segmentation, a hacker only need to be able to hack a single password, and with that single password, gain access to every server, every application and all of your company data. Implementing password segmentation, a hacker will only be able to access a very limited amount of data, designed for a single user. You can also ask your IT department or IT service provider to isolate critical databases from other servers on your network. Using physical isolation is just as effective as using limited password segmentation.
You can see here, that by implementing some passwords best practices, which are not that difficult to add, you can drastically improve your chances of not being hacked. Dont ignore recent cyber security attacks! Remember to think like a hacker, and secure the easy stuff before you work on the harder and more expensive stuff. Chances are, by taking a few simple actions you can make a hacker move on to an easier target to attack.


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Thousands of DACA permits will start expiring March 5, despite court rulings
For the past four years, Nephtali Moreno, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has been granted deportation protection and a work permit through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
But the Phoenix resident's DACA permit expires on March 16.
Like thousands of other "dreamers," he will lose his deportation protections and work permits—at least temporarily — despite a ruling Monday by the Supreme Court that essentially allows the DACA program to continue past a March 5 termination date set by the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court ruling was good news for Moreno and other DACA recipients. It means they can continue to apply for 2-year renewals.
But U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services did not begin accepting renewals until Jan. 13. It takes three to five months for USCIS to process renewals.
Many if not most of those with DACA permits that expire soon, including Moreno, may still see their lives upended because they haven't had time to send in renewal applications or because their applications are still being processed.
The consequences could be severe. Without a DACA permit, Moreno will again be vulnerable to being detained and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he will have to quit his job, and he will lose his Arizona driver's license, which expires with his federal work permit.
"It does seem pretty overwhelming," Moreno said of the prospect of living without his DACA permit.
Taking longer to process
Typically, it takes USCIS at least 90 days to process DACA renewals, but lately it has taken longer. The agency is overwhelmed with a backlog of immigration cases fueled by additional hurdles imposed under the Trump administration, said Stephan Yale-Loehr, who teaches immigration law at Cornell University.
The longer processing time means thousands of DACA recipients whose permits expire in March, and possibly later, are at risk of losing their work permits and deportation protections until their renewals come through.
A total of 13,090 DACA permits are due to expire in March, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Another 5,320 DACA permits expire in April and nearly 14,000 more in May, according to USCIS.
"Technically they won't be able to work until the DACA renewal comes through, and so that poses problems for both them and their employers, because their employers technically cannot continue to legally employ them after their DACA-issued work permit has expired," Yale-Loehr said.
And while ICE officials have said the agency won't specifically target DACA recipients whose permits expire, if they come across them during other enforcement actions they won't ignore them, he said.
"Absolutely it's a big disruption and causes a lot of uncertainty," Yale-Loehr said. "Employers don't know what to do, people worry about being picked up while they are waiting for their renewal to come through. People are afraid to buy a house because they are not sure if they are going to be allowed to remain in the U.S. So there is a lot of fear in many different ways."
The uncertainty underscores why Congress needs to pass legislation addressing the legal status of dreamers, Yale-Loehr said.
Trump announced in September that he was rescinding the DACA program on March 5, arguing that former President Barack Obama had created it unconstitutionally through executive action. He gave Congress until that date to pass legislation to address the legal status of undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, including nearly 800,000 approved for DACA, of which about 690,000 were enrolled at the beginning of September.
But with less than a week until the deadline, Republicans and Democrats in Congress remain deadlocked over a solution, complicated further by Trump's insistence that sharp cuts to legal immigration and significant increases in border security and immigration enforcement must now be part of any deal that legalizes dreamers.
U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation that would extend the DACA program for three years in exchange for funding the first three years of Trump's border security proposal, including the start of a wall he has promised to build on the southern border with Mexico.
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To keep pressure on Congress, several hundred Catholic proponents of DACA legislation staged an act of civil disobedience inside the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, said Joseph Fleming, director of Catholic organizing for the PICO National Network, a faith-based advocacy organization.
Forty faith leaders, including several Catholic nuns were arrested during the civil disobedience, organizers said.
"We are hoping to create the dynamic for some kind of breakthrough that will disrupt the current stalemate and create the conditions for some kind of solution for dreamers," Fleming said, adding that proponents oppose further militarization of the border or an increase in deportations as part of the deal.
Judges rule against White House
A federal district court judge in January ruled the Trump administration improperly terminated DACA and issued a temporary injunction blocking the government from ending the program. On Feb. 13, a second federal court judge reached a similar conclusion.
In response to the first court order, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Jan. 13 again began accepting renewal applications from DACA recipients.
Moreno said he delayed mailing in his renewal application as he struggled to come up with the $495 USCIS charges to process the applications. He finally mailed his renewal application in on Friday, after receiving a $495 grant from Chicanos por la Causa, a Phoenix-based non-profit social service agency.
The agency created a fund with private donations to help dreamers cover the cost of applying for DACA, said Maria Jesus Cervantes, a spokeswoman for the agency. But the fund has run out of money, and Moreno received the last grant, she said.
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Moreno said he expects to be without his DACA permit for several months once it expires on March 16. His Arizona driver's license, which is tied to his DACA permit, expires on the same date.
He most likely will have to quit his job earning $16 an hour working a night shift assembling wall panels and roof and floor frames for a construction company in Phoenix.
"My job is kind of in jeopardy right now," he said.
Moreno, 21, has lived in the U.S. for 16 years. Originally from Obregon, Sonora, he was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when he was five.
He said he needs money to pay the rent on a house he shares with his mom, a sister, an uncle and his uncle's parents. "Economically it's going to affect me and my family," Moreno said.
He said he will likely resort to doing landscaping and other work for cash.
Here since she was 1
Maria Santillan is also worried she will soon lose her job. The 19-year-old Glendale resident's DACA permit expires on March 8, along with her driver's license. She has lived in the U.S. since she was 1, and is originally from the Mexican state of Nayarit.
She mailed her renewal application on Jan. 20, a week after the agency announced it had begun accepting renewals again.
A month passed before Santillan was called in by USCIS to submit her fingerprints and other biometric information. It could take another month or more for her renewal application to be approved.
Santillan said she works at a clothing store in Arrowhead. With the money she earns, she pays tuition at Phoenix College, where she is studying to become a forensic technician.
When she informed her supervisor at work that her DACA permit expires on March 9, her supervisor told her to put in her two-week notice but promised to hire her back once her renewal is approved.
In the meantime, her father doesn't want her driving after her license expires. He is afraid she could be arrested for driving without a license, which could then cause her to be turned over to immigration authorities and deported, she said.
As a precaution, she said she will carry around the receipt showing she has applied to renew her DACA permit in case she encounters immigration authorities.
Until she receives her DACA renewal, "this will affect just about everything in my life," she said.


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Kings Crossing meeting reveals stumbling blocks.
It's an encouraging start but the developers still don't seem to get the message. That was the consensus of those attending a two-hour plus meeting at Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation headquarters last week on Wednesday night regarding plans for the Kings Crossing Development Project.
"Twenty five percent commercial is not going to do it. It's not where we started and it's not where we are going," Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald "Gerry" Hyland said.
"The meeting was good to have. It was a good start. But, it's got a long way to go. It was a baby step. We are still not on target, But, hopefully we will get there," Hyland said.
David Dale, president, Spring Bank Neighborhood Association, put it another way: "They are still trying to take their vision and make it fit what we are saying rather than trying to make our vision work."
That was buttressed by Martin Tillett, another member of the Spring Bank association who attended the meeting. "They kept talking about the challenges of the property. Everything they see as a challenge seems to be an excuse to do what they want and not what we want," he said.
What Hyland, Dale and Tillett were referring to was the latest plan unveiled by representatives of JPI Development Company of Vienna, developers of the Richmond Highway Kings Crossing/Michaels site, at a meeting they attended along with other association members and representatives of SFDC; Groveton Civic Association; Fairfax County HCD; Jeff McKay, Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman's chief of staff; and Charles Unger, Hyland's chief of staff.
A follow-up to the Sept. 13 meeting at Groveton Baptist Church, where JPI made a presentation primarily focused on work they had done throughout the region, it was anticipated that this gathering would address the concerns expressed about JPI's approach to developing the site. However, "It was not substantially different from their original plan," Dale said.
Greg Lamb, senior vice president, JPI, kicked off the meeting by asking the group "to discuss goals for the project, the development process and to establish a regular schedule of meetings where JPI will listen to and take back ideas from the participants to their consultant team," according to the meeting's minutes. He also took the opportunity to announce that JPI had engaged Art Walsh of the Walsh, Colluci, Stackhouse, Embry & Lubeley law firm.
DURING THE GROVETON Baptist Church meeting, Lamb had highlighted JPI's Congressional Village project in Rockville, Md., as a model of their work. It was agreed at the SFDC meeting that on Oct. 30 a trip will be scheduled for those interested in traveling to that project to view an example of JPI's capabilities in mixed use development.
Tillett's reaction to the Rockville excursion was, "We said we'd like to take them to see our type of developments that have environmental pluses such as green roofs. They said they felt those things would be later discussion points after we reach an agreement on the basic design of the overall project."
In addition to a significant emphasis on residential, as opposed to commercial/retail, as desired by all parties other than JPI, at the Michaels/Kings Crossing site, the other primary objection to the JPI scenario is the use of wood as the primary construction material. Hyland, McKay, Dale, and the others all prefer concrete construction for the highrise buildings.
The rationale is that concrete construction enables buildings to be erected much higher. Wood, often referred to as "stick" construction, is limited to a height of 60 feet, according to Fairfax County Building Code. At least two higher buildings with a combined use of commercial/residential would encourage more open space and afford more desirable living space at the higher elevations, according to SFDC and Spring Bank representatives.
"One of their (JPI) remaining real problems is the emphasis on stick construction. We have enough of that type of construction on Route 1. We need to have concrete construction that can be built higher," McKay said.
Tillett agreed. "What we don't want is more of what we've already got. But, they seem stuck on stick construction as opposed to concrete," he said.
"The view from an eight- or ten-story building in that location would be highly desirable as living space. You have a view of the river, Old Town Alexandria and even Washington. You could see the fireworks from there. It also would be an identifying landmark for Kings Crossing as a true town center," said Becky Witsman, executive director, SFDC.
"There's still a good ways to go. But, it's a lot better that originally brought forth. I think they have made good progress from the beginning which started out pretty ugly," McKay said.
"THEY [JPI] ARE NOW showing a main street concept with a retail/residential combination. There is also a park area at the rear of the property. It is a mixed use," McKay said.
McKay also noted, "They are planning office space in the area now occupied by Wendy's and others when those leases expire. And townhouses are planned on the plot immediately behind that present commercial strip along Route 1."
According to the meeting minutes, Lamb said, "Unless you include a significant amount of office space, a 50/50 residential to commercial mix will be very difficult to achieve." He also said "JPI will be partnering with another company, which will develop and manage the commercial portion of the project. That partner will be either Archon or Regency Centers." Archon is the Dallas, Texas-based company that owns the site.
But, as Witsman said, "There is nothing guaranteeing the type of retail to be included. They have added a possible grocery store, similar to a Trader Joe's, and some more retail. But, there is nothing in writing. We are hoping to have meetings about every two weeks."
Dale said, "I'm encouraged that they are at least sitting down to talk to us. And, we also understand it is still very early in the process. But, what they have shown so far is not particularly innovative or creative.
"On the whole I don't think JPI really heard the message from the association and SFDC. Some members of the association are going to get together to see if we can come up with a more creative design."
At the conclusion of the meeting, Lamb agreed that JPI would come back to the next meeting "with new plans that incorporate many of the suggestions from this meeting." Lamb also said they "will bring their planner, Steve Gang with the Lassard Group, as well as the retail specialists ...."
The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
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Couple days ago, now, actually:
A Honda Pilot with no working tail lights, bearing an expired dealer plate from Alabama.
You might get pulled over, there.
One of the used car dealers here got busted a week or so ago for selling temporary tags to basically anyone willing to put up $150. He sold a lot. I'm afraid there's a lot of that going on too. There used to be a guy down the street from me that had a temporary tag for like a year, then he had a dealer tag for a while.
It's symbolic of our struggle against reality.
From the Unintentionally Funny files, this is killing me:
Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Insanity gore-heavy hyper-macho wrestling, featuring, for instance, real barbed wire. Rude.
But in fine Japanese fashion, it suffers in translation.
It has divisions such as Deathmatch BJ, which sounds like a slightly different sport.
And it has wrestlers such as
Abdullah the Butcher
Mad Man Pondo
Necro Butcher
Trent Acid
Wifebeater
Justice Pain
Nate Hatred
but also
John Zandig
Mr. Pogo
Mike Samples
If you go to the bottom of John Zandig's page, it lists a lot of other wrestlers, and it just keeps on giving.
There was a tag team called 2 Girls, 1 Cup whose members were Beef Wellington and Greg Excellent.
And another one called The Best Around. I think I can guess what their theme music was.
Other tag teams:
Extreme Fahrenheit (Heartbreaker and Mr. Motion)
Juicy Product
Naptown Dragons -- We're takin' you to Naptown! (I assume)
Anyway. I don't want to see them wrestle, but I appreciate the pageantry.
Unintentional? I dunno, that wrestling world is full of imagination, some rich, some ridiculous, some offensive, and on and on.
I'm surprised it doesn't go further back in Japanese history. I used to pay a little attention to wrestling back in the early seventies, and I thought wrestlers went on world tours, like to Japan.
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He initially competed in numerous independent territories in Canada under such various monikers as Pussycat Pickens, Kuroi Jujutsushi (The Black Wizard) and Zelis Amara. However, he ultimately created his gimmick of an evil Arabian sadist; and in a match against Gino Brito[3] (Jack Britton's real-life son), the Abdullah the Butcher character first distinguished himself as one of the world's most feared rule breakers when he broke a chair over Brito's head and then beat him senseless with the leg.
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I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer!
His BRAIN is gone
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I just caught this.
On the other hand, don't give the porndustry any ideas.
"Parasitic wasps laying eggs in other insects is a better love story than Twilight." -
"Anyhow, it was the best sentient food movie since Killer Tomatoes Eat France." -
"lee marvin in drag is no way to spread the gospel, son." - TFJ
"It failed. My enemies have been purged." - Sidious
"It's not like there was ever a time I didn't think Rudy Giuliani was a smug gibbering imbecile." - random axe
"*drags taint* Oh cool, I didn't know you could do that." - mo.d
Cowboy Pinball, wherein the fool stands very still in a circle hoping the bull doesn't gore them. Spoiler: the bull gores them.
I was in the grocery store earlier, and I had to leave my cart outside the bathroom for minute. When I came back out, some woman was reaching into my cart, and then she saw me and said, "Oh, that's not my cart", like she had mistaken mine. The thing she was reaching for was a package marked down for clearance: two large baking potatoes, an orange bell pepper and a tomato for 98 cents. She said to the girl that was with her, "That's a good deal, that pepper is a dollar by itself!". I told her where I had gotten it, and as they walked off, I realized they never even had a cart.
I been through this with the girlfriend. She's happy to leave the cart (tucked out of the way) and go walk three aisles over to get something, whereas I always keep the cart in my sight.
She doesn't seem to have ever had a problem with it, though, whereas about twice a year someone steals my damned cart (sometimes I catch them doing it) or takes something out of it.
Maybe we're assigned bell curve positions before birth, like the astrologers and Protestants would like to believe.
(may behave erratically)
Deeply sad over this.
Visiting Notre Dame when I was a teenager was one of the events that inspired my love of history.
I feel like a little part of my soul is burning over there.
The other day, I bought coffee at a McDonald's drive-thru, and when we got to the window to pay, the cashier looked at me and said, "Oh! I'm gonna ring this up as a Senior Coffee. It's 94 cents instead of a dollar-six."
It's not that she thought I'm a senior citizen that stung. It's that I looked like I would be excited to save twelve cents. I'm broke, but I'm not THAT broke. My car's even pretty nice.
I wonder if she already hit the wrong button and was justifying herself
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12 cents over a lifetime of coffee though...
Well for me it would still be $0.00.
"It all trickles down from the hot sex. I'm not saying you don't need cheese, just that if you concentrate on the hot sex, the cheese will follow. Naturally."--PsiDefect 03-19-2002 11:28 AM
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My best friend's daughter. I'm kind of at a loss.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/henderson-police-arrest-boyfriend-in-fatal-shooting-of-woman-19-1697064/
you'd be surprised how much a nutsack can stretch. you have to stretch it yourself, not a woman. they don't do it quite right.
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Cheap NBA Gear .Turkish media reported that two rockets were fired from a mountainous area close to the highway linking the city of Antalya to the resort town of Kemer.No one was killed or injured in the attack, which apparently targeted a fuel tanker but instead hit a fishing companys storage house and open ground nearby.The Turkish Airlines Open, the first of the European Tours lucrative Final Series events, is scheduled to be held at the Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya from Nov. 3-6.Former world No. 1?Tiger Woods was due to play in the event before shelving his planned comeback from injury, leaving four-time major winner Rory McIlroy as the star attraction in the £5.7million tournament.A spokesperson for the European Tour said: As a matter of priority, we are currently investigating todays incident in the Antalya region with our security consultants and local authorities. 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Rose claims she welcomed him and his two friends into her apartment and initiated sex with them.On Aug. 26, 2015, Doe filed this lawsuit against Rose and his two friends. She is suing them for sexual battery (rape) under California civil law. Doe seeks approximately $21.5 million for, among other things, pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, attorneys fees and legal costs. Doe also wants punitive damages -- i.e., an award of money thats just meant to punish Rose and his friends.U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California is presiding over the trial.What does Jane Doe have to prove to win?This is largely a he-said/she-said case, which means the jury must decide whose version of that night is more believable.At the trial, both Doe and Rose will put on witnesses and offer evidence to support their version of the events. 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This is not like in a criminal trial where the prosecutor must prove to the jury that the defendant is guilty beeyond a reasonable doubt. China Womens NBA Jerseys. . Because this is a civil trial, Doe must only prove that her version of that night is more likely to be true than not true.How does the criminal investigation into Rose affect the civil case?On Sept. 22, the Los Angeles Police Department issued a letter stating that there is an open criminal investigation against Rose and his friends for allegedly raping Doe.At this point, no criminal charges have been filed against Rose. The LAPD says the investigation is ongoing.The LAPDs investigation likely will have limited impact on Does lawsuit for several reasons. Generally, police dont release detailed information about an ongoing investigation, which makes it unlikely that Jane Doe could benefit from the investigation during the trial. Also, its unlikely that the LAPD will look to bring charges against Rose until after the trial unless theres a significant revelation in the case that confirms guilt.Why is there a civil trial against Rose before theres any criminal trial?Theres no set order for criminal and civil trials. One can go before the other and vice versa. Typically, if a crime was allegedly committed, a criminal trial would go first, then there would be a civil trial for money damages (assuming the defendant had a source of money).In Roses case, the civil trial is going first likely because Doe was facing a time limit. California law requires an accuser to file a civil lawsuit for rape within two years of the rape. Doe filed this lawsuit on Aug. 26, 2015, exactly two years to the day she alleges Rose and his friends raped her. This is also when her lawyer says she filed the police report. 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Площадь территории — 865,4 км², население общины — 16 239 человек (2020 г.) .

Создана в 2020 году, согласно распоряжению Кабинета Министров Украины № 726-р от 12 июня 2020 года «Об определении административных центров и утверждении территорий территориальных общин Херсонской области», путём объединения территорий и населённых пунктов Белокриницкого и Великоалександровского поселковых, Белоусовского, Брускинского, Давыдово-Бродского, Малоалександровского, Новодмитровского, Новокалужского, Новопавловского, Старосельского, Трифоновского и Чкаловского сельских советов Великоалександровского района Херсонской области .

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This is the third year that we have had the pleasure of having Local Artist Will Lytle from Thorneater Comics draw for us.
This year he added a little bit of art to our windows and also drew free portraits for everyone enjoying the festival.
2017 DIY Art tent at the Chronogram Block Party.
This was our 4th year sponsoring the DIY Art Tent at the Chronogram Block Party and we had a blast. Each year this event brings local people and businesses together for great entertainment, food and fun activities for all ages.
We put out two giant easels with rolls of paper, markers, pencils, crayons, etc. and watch the passersby light up with joy. On the street, chalk drawings, doodles, messages, etc beautify the blacktop. This gives "public art" a whole new meaning. Can't wait for next year!


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It was a great session and undeniably we create memories that will be cherished during their whole life, and even for us, we will never forget this little one, and how incredibly adorable he is.
The first time we talked to Vipula we were actually leaving from one of her friend's photoshoot, she called us and everything was decided over one phone call, the date for the shoot, the theme, the location. We were impressed and amazed by her.
When they reached our home studio, Hriday just looked at us and smiled, and we automatically knew that we would have a blast during his session. He is so full of life and such a happy baby.
We started the shoot with some indoor pictures, lots of smiles and giggles spread around the room, his was posing for the camera like he knew what he was doing, mom and dad behind the camera jumping and singing made him laugh the whole time.
Hriday is a very lucky baby boy with two extremely loving parents, we could see in each picture the excitement and their love for him.
After some more indoor shots, we headed to the garden, where he gave his first steps in life, it was an amazing moment for everyone, he was so happy with his little feet at the ground and a smile so big that made everyone around amazed.
We finished his session at the beach with some heartwarming family pictures, it was his first time close to the ocean and he was excited about touching the water.
Thank you Vipula and Shree for sharing those special moments with us and we wish to this beautiful family many more years of love.


Business Email Compromise scams recently hit Facebook and Google, leading to a $100 million loss to both companies combined. The attacks revealed vulnerabilities that even the most sophisticated, tech-savvy companies face.
That was the right thing to do, of course, but it took the two companies more than two years to discover the damaging fraud.
The extent of such corporate fraud is not generally well known because companies don't want the public to know that scammers have made victims of them. Such attacks also weaken the public's faith that companies can adequately protect customer proprietary information. Nevertheless, enterprise fraud is a pervasive and rapidly becoming a threat to companies of all sizes. Though financial institutions, such as banks and investment houses have shored up their IT defenses in recent years, scammers simply target corporations that have little or no defenses in place.
According to FBI stats, scammers netted more than $5 billion globally in four years from fake B2B invoicing (aka Business email compromise or BEC). BEC scams have grown at an astonishing 2,370 per cent over the past year.
According to a report from the Ponemon Institute, the average 10,000-employee company spends $3.7 million a year dealing with phishing attacks. Also, in 2010, the average damage done to these companies was a whopping $6.5 million. Within four years, the costs related to phishing attacks have more than doubled.
These high profile fraud cases highlight the critical need for applying advanced behavioral analytics software and techniques to protect against the increasingly sophisticated and evolving kinds of corporate fraud. Why behavioral analytics? Leveraging behavior-based anomaly detection is the only way to keep one step ahead of fraudsters. It's the most effective way to detect and protect against multiple fraud schemes including account takeover of B2B web portals, business email compromise, fake invoicing, fake purchase orders and modified wire and ACH templates.
The news of these recent scams underscores the importance of Guardian Analytics' newest solution, Sentinel™. It was designed specifically to help CFOs, controllers, treasurers and business owners of procure to pay (P2P) processes and B2B web portals to detect and prevent these kinds of attacks.
Some companies already use Sentinel to protect against BEC; the solution leverages the same sophisticated behavioral analytics and machine learning technology that has been successful in reducing bank fraud by 80-90 percent.
We leverage API-enabled machine-to-machine learning: to integrate with a wide range of enterprise portals and treasury management systems. This enables us to uniquely detect and prevent fraud with unprecedented speed, accuracy and scale.
In fact, because Guardian Analytics automates the ongoing analysis, Sentinel can automatically quarantine high-risk transactions without manual intervention and alert clients to suspicious activity in real time. The industry recognizes that Guardian Analytics' behavioral analytics solution provides the highest detection rates, paired with the lowest rates of false positives in the marketplace. At the same time, Sentinel also provides analysts with richer context and insights from which they can rapidly take intelligent action.
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Countryside Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is proud to be the largest provider of veterinary services for pet owners, dairy/livestock farmers and horse owners throughout the beautiful north country of New York state. Located in the Black River Valley on the western foothills of the Adirondack mountains, CVC has expanded small animal care from the original clinic in Lowville into additional full-service hospitals located in Carthage, Boonville and Otter Lake.
The small animal doctors and staff are committed to providing quality medicine and surgery services to all companion animal patients and their owners. Services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy animals; early detection and treatment of disease as your companion animal ages, as well as complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime. Our surgery schedules include orthopedic and soft tissue procedures in addition to routine spay and neuters. All four hospitals are equipped with in-house CBC and Chemistry/T4/Cortisol/Progesterone capabilities (Idexx and Abaxis). Our full service clinics are equipped with digital radiograph equipment and two locations have Companion therapeutic laser. The Lowville hospital is equipped with Oncura Ultrasound system that is not only state of the art equipment but also direct real-time support from licensed ultrasonographers to obtain diagnostic ultrasound scans (through webcam) and access to team of board-certified radiologists to assist with interpretation. We are also equipped with surgical monitoring equipment and intravenous fluid pumps. Referral centers within reasonable commute.
New graduates and experienced practitioners who are flexible in joining a new team are welcome to apply.
What can we offer an associate veterinarian?
Opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful and safe areas of New York where we enjoy affordable cost of living, access to many seasonal outdoor activities (hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, swimming, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling) great school systems and the best of a small town lifestyle that is exemplified by caring and friendly neighbors.
We are committed to providing opportunities to meet new acquaintances and associates to achieve a work/life balance.
Competitive salary will be offered and full compensation package to be discussed at interview.
What are we looking for in an associate?
What skills should candidate possess and/or develop within first 30-60 days of employment?
Surgery skills: Ability to perform routine spay and neuter surgery, basic lumpectomies, dental extractions. Advanced soft tissue and (if desired) orthopedic surgical skills are expected to be developed over time and with specific mentoring from staff doctors.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is proud to be the largest provider of mixed animal veterinary services in the north country of New York State. Located in the western foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, CVC provides quality companion animal services at four hospital locations (Lowville, Carthage, Boonville, Otter Lake) and serves dairy, beef, equine and small ruminant clients in a four county region whose major industry is agriculture. We are a large family of doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, client care specialists and kennel staff members ready to welcome and mentor our next team member!


Stairways and ladders? Now he has gone completely nuts you might think, what's the big deal about them? They are just there when we need them and since they are normally just something we walk we don't give those many thoughts.
But try to think about it!
Haven't we all tried walking on stairways and ladders finding that they didn't felt natural walking?
How about walking stairways where the stairs were so low it felt like you were tipping and walking like a fool. And then when you try taking two stairs at the time you feel you are in 'The Ministry of Silly Walks' by Monty Python.
And contrary to this there are the stairways where the stairs are too short. Sometimes so short that you feel you have to walk on your tiptoe risking sliding down and getting hurt.
Also the high stairs where you feel that the folks manufacturing the stairway has actually forgotten half the stairs. Then when you try walking with just a small bucket of water you feel like you have been exercising leg press for hours in the gym.
The important issue here is that when designing and constructing stairways and ladders for boats it's essential that they fell natural and comfortable to walk. Since the stairways and ladders are on your boat the chances that you will have to climb them when the boat is at sea are obvious so they should be designed and constructed the best possible way to make it safe using them.
So what's the secret for making perfect stairways? Well luckily for us it's quite simple and don't require much beside some simple calculations. Before revealing the formula there are some terms we need to get right first.
First there is the tread depth. This is the horizontal depth of the stair shown as A on the illustration below. Second there is the rise height. It's the vertical distance, shown as B on the illustration below. V is the pitch of the stairway.
This means that the stairway will meet the requirements and be comfortable walking. Beside the formula above there are also some other guidelines that you should take into consideration when designing and constructing the stairways.
If you follow these rules and guidelines you will be sure to get the best possible result for designing and constructing your stairways.
Constructing ladders is much easier than constructing stairways. There is only one guideline you should follow and that is the distance between the steps or rungs (C on the illustration above) should be 300mm [12"].


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30 years later: Canada tries to qualify for another World Cup
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Canada's first appearance in the World Cup. We're still waiting for the second.
Yes, it was 1986 in Mexico when Canada got its only taste of the global spectacle. Canada lost all three of their games, scored zero goals, and were eliminated after the group stage.
Of course the World Cup was much more difficult to qualify for back in those days. Just 24 teams qualified for the World Cup in 1986 – 32 teams are granted access now. In 2026, the number will grow to 40 teams.
Before the 1980s, just 16 teams played. Fewer teams meant fewer qualifying spots for CONCACAF, and less of a chance for Canada. Canada finished fourth in the final stage of qualifying in 1978 and 1982, when 1-2 teams qualified.
Canada was the second best team in CONCACAF in 1994, losing out to Mexico. USA was granted an automatic berth as hosts.
Ironically Canada's decline has coincided with more spots opening up for the world's tournament. The last time that Canada advanced to the final round of qualifying was 1998, when the number of spots allocated to CONCACAF expanded to three. Canada finished sixth.
Since then, a return to the World Cup has become somewhat of a pipe dream for Canadians.
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With two games remaining in the second-last round of World Cup qualifying, Canada has an excellent chance at returning to the final round, the Hex.
Currently, they're tied with Honduras for second in the group. With Mexico having already sewn up first place, these last two games – against Honduras on Friday (2 pm PT/5 pm ET) and El Salvador on Tuesday (7 pm PT/10 pm ET) – will likely decide which other team will advance.
Friday's match will be in Honduras, a place that famously was not kind to Canada four years ago. They lost 8-1 to Honduras in 2012, which was the nail in their coffin for a 2014 World Cup bid.
Canada exorcised some of those demons in November, securing a 1-0 win at BC Place.
"Our players know perfectly that the battle will be on the pitch," said Canada's head coach, Benito Floro. "We can say that this will be a battle between 22 players and that the team that keeps their shape and tactical plan will have the best chance to win the match."
BC Place is where Canada will play their last game of this round of qualifying, against El Salvador. Canada drew with El Salvador on the road, 0-0, in November.
A win in Honduras would likely be enough to get Canada through to the Hex, because it would require Honduras or El Salvador to beat Mexico.
"If we get three points, it puts us in the driver's seat," said Canadian defender David Edgar. "It's in our hands and that's the best way to look at it."
Of course, in order to win, Canada will need to score at least one goal. Their next goal will double their goal output that they've accumulated through four games, so that could be a challenge.
A tie would set them up very well, and a loss would likely eliminate any realistic hope of advancing.
Honduras and El Salvador still have to play Mexico, who are the class of the group, but no longer have anything to play for (other than nationalistic pride, of course).
Just advancing as one of the final-six teams in CONCACAF would be a huge accomplishment for Canada at this stage of the game. That says something about the current state of the national team in Canada. They're currently ranked 100th in the world. In CONCACAF, they're ranked 11th, behind the likes of St. Kitts and Nevis (population 54,961), and Antigua and Barbuda (population 91,295).
Getting to the World Cup this year would seem unlikely, but you need to crawl before you run.
"Our players have demonstrated an excellent commitment along the way," Floro said. "The players trust in their capacity to achieve a place in the Hex."
Getting to the Hex would help get the ball rolling in the right direction. Canada needs experience playing good teams in meaningful matches. That will help with team cohesion, convincing future players to play for the maple leaf, and to get bums in seats for future home games.
First things first, they need a result in Honduras.


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A pricier tabletop light that's big on size and power.
The light is big and bright. It comes with an adjustable dimmer, tabletop stand, and has the ability to attach to a tripod for added productivity.
The light itself must remain plugged in to work so it's not very portable. Users complain of flickering when the light is not set to 100%.
A budget selfie light with limited extra features.
It's affordable and easy to use with three effective light settings. It's small, which makes it very convenient and portable. It also boasts a rechargeable battery.
It's difficult to fit over thick phone cases and the rechargeable battery doesn't last very long.
The perfect blend of design, durability, and added features.
The gooseneck arm is thick and secure. The light has a rechargeable battery that connects via USB and is equipped with multiple light settings from type to intensity. The Bluetooth remote serves as an excellent hands-free complement.
The overall product is bigger than expected. Some users have trouble getting it to stand without securing it by the clamp.
This simple selfie light packs a punch. It's got a wide grip, cool design, and a very bright light.
It comes equipped with a powerful light and three different strength settings. It has a rechargeable battery that connects via USB and while it's small and light, it fits over most devices, even when they are in the case.
On its highest setting, the light is very bright and could adversely affect picture quality when attached to some devices.
This light is bolstered by its lightweight design and useful Bluetooth remote.
The light is easy to use with three basic settings. It comes packaged with a Bluetooth remote that pairs easily to your phone and controls your device's camera.
It needs to be charged often, and it does't produce a very bright light.
Gone are the days when you had to ask a friend or even a stranger to snap that perfect photo of you. Considering how easy and convenient it is to snap a selfie these days, there's no excuse for not having at least one photo of yourself that you absolutely love. But the challenge with taking selfies is getting the lighting just right. If you want to make sure you always have the ideal lighting conditions no matter where you take a photo, a selfie ring light is a must-have.
A selfie ring light illuminates the area around your smartphone for perfect lighting every time. You can use it in both indoor and outdoor settings, and many styles are lightweight enough that you can easily take them with you on the go.
But if you want the best lighting possible, you have to choose the right selfie ring light. That means figuring out which models are compatible with your smartphone, the style of ring light you need, and the type of power you prefer. Our handy guide has all the tips and tricks for choosing the best selfie ring light for your next photo session.
Bigger selfie ring lights typically provide the best lighting for your selfies, particularly in dimly lit settings.
The first thing to consider with any selfie ring light is whether it will work with your particular smartphone. Some models are only designed to accommodate iPhones, while others can only fit Android phones. If the light attaches to the phone directly, make sure it will fit your model.
If you want to use a selfie ring light with a DSLR camera, make sure that the model you choose is compatible with that device, too.
Selfie ring lights are available in two styles: those that clip onto your phone and those that are freestanding. Some models can be used both ways.
Clip-on selfie ring lights tend to be the most lightweight, compact options, so they're ideal for travel or selfie-taking on the go. They don't offer much in the way of adjustability, though.
Freestanding selfie ring lights are larger and designed to stand behind your smartphone when you snap photos. They include a tripod for your phone so you don't need to hold it yourself, and they often allow you to adjust the light to direct it exactly where you want it. Freestanding models tend to be fairly bulky, though, so they aren't always the best option for travel.
If a big and bright light is what you're after, the TRUMAGINE Selfie Ring Light with Stand is the perfect option for all of your selfies. It offers a dimming function that allows you to dim the light all the way from 100% to zero for complete control of your photo lighting. The light is also compatible with both iPhone and Android phones. We also love the included tripod mount that makes it easy to use the light with a DSLR camera rather than your phone.
Most selfie ring lights are battery-operated, which means there's no cord to get in the way and no need to be close to an outlet. The batteries are usually rechargeable, so you can easily charge them with a USB cable. In most cases, you'll get at least three hours of battery life out of a selfie ring light, though some models offer up to 10 hours of battery power before they require recharging.
Some freestanding selfie ring lights have an AC adapter that requires an outlet to power the light. While you can usually only use these lights indoors, you never have to worry about the battery running out when you're in the middle of taking photos. Just be sure to choose a model with a long power cord of at least five feet so you can easily position the ring light.
Selfie ring lights vary in size from small, compact models to large, tabletop styles. Clip-on lights are usually small and lightweight, which makes them easy to stash in a bag or even your pocket. Freestanding selfie ring lights are typically larger, so they work best if you mainly take selfies at home.
For the most versatility, choose a selfie ring light with multiple light settings. Opt for a light with at least three different brightness levels to account for the various lighting conditions you might experience.
If you want to customize your lighting even further, choose a selfie ring light with a dimming feature. Some models allow you to dim the light all the way from 100% to zero, which provides the most control over how much light you use for each selfie.
Clip-on selfie ring lights often include a remote that can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. A remote allows you to easily capture photos and video with the touch of a button and at a distance from your phone.
You can use a selfie ring light with a front-facing camera. Just reposition a freestanding model behind the camera or turn a clip-on light around to face forward.
Taking a selfie that's lit from below can make you look like you have dark circles under your eyes. A clip-on selfie ring light easily eliminates that issue.
Quantity matters with selfies. Snap as many photos as you have time for to increase your chances of winding up with a selfie that you like enough to share.
Selfie ring lights vary in price based on type and light settings. Most lights cost between $7 and $55.
Clip-on selfie ring lights with only a few brightness levels typically range from $7 to $16. These models are usually extremely lightweight and compact, so they're ideal for taking on the go. They don't necessarily offer the best lighting conditions, though.
For clip-on and freestanding models that offer three brightness levels and a Bluetooth remote, you'll usually pay between $16 and $30. The clip-on models are travel-friendly, but the freestanding models are usually best for home use. The remote makes taking perfect selfies even easier.
Freestanding selfie ring lights that offer a dimmer feature for full control over the lighting level and a Bluetooth remote usually run from $30 to $55. These models aren't especially travel-friendly, but they provide the most lighting options for your photos.
For anyone who needs to take selfies on the go, the QIAYA Selfie LED Ring Light is the ideal choice. Its compact, lightweight design is actually small enough to fit in your pocket, so it won't take up too much space in your bag. It also offers three different lighting options to work in nearly any setting or at any time of day. Its rechargeable battery means you never have to worry about buying replacement batteries either.
Pay attention to the background when you're taking selfies. A bright-colored background like red, blue, or green may reflect on your face when you use a selfie ring light, distorting your photos. White or light-colored backgrounds are usually best.
If you're using a clip-on selfie light, experiment with the angle that you hold your phone to figure out the best lighting for your photos.
Always place freestanding selfie ring lights on a stable surface. You don't want the light to wobble as you're trying to snap your selfie.
If you're using a freestanding selfie ring light, position it so that it's at eye level. That provides the most flattering lighting for your photos.
Pair a clip-on selfie ring light with a selfie stick to get the ideal lighting for shots that you take at a greater distance.
There's a wide range of selfie ring lights on the market, so you can usually find the perfect option for your photo needs. The OURRY Clip On Selfie Ring Light is an ideal option if you're looking for a small light that's easy to take on the go. Its cute cat shape is fun, and the light rotates 360° to provide lighting from all angles. We also love the Keliiyo Selfie Ring Light, which is a freestanding model that also has a phone holder. The flexible arms make it easy to direct the light where you need it.
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Q. What are the benefits of using a selfie ring light?
A. With a selfie ring light, you're guaranteed perfect lighting for all your photos. Specifically, the light can prevent shadows from falling over your face. It can help make sure that your photos don't have any unattractive orange or yellow tones, too. A ring light also helps improve the quality of your selfies because it reduces the chance of pixelated areas in photos.
Q. Can I place a clip-on selfie ring light on a phone with a case?
A. Most clip-on models are designed to fit over a case. However, it depends on the design and thickness of your case. The clip is usually somewhat flexible so that it can accommodate a variety of cases. If you find that the clip won't fit over your case, though, don't try to force it or you may wind up breaking it.
Q. Do I have to use a selfie ring light with a smartphone?
A. Most clip-on selfie ring lights are designed to fit on a smartphone and likely can't be attached to a traditional DSLR camera. You can usually use your clip-on light with a tablet, and you may be able to clip the light onto a table or other flat surface, though. Freestanding selfie ring lights can be used with any type of camera because you can simply place the camera on a tripod and set the light where you want it.