Of course I didn't get as much accomplished as I wanted during FNSI.
So how will I finish this? The four seed packet blocks are narrower than the scene blocks. I like the look of yellow to add width but then what? And which yellow? No doubt I'll be pulling out my graph paper and trying to figure this one out!
In the meantime, I also need to figure out how much fabric I need for borders on a quilt I finished at retreat last weekend. I had won a jelly roll while in Denver earlier this month and completed the center of a lap-sized quilt. I do believe I'll be donating this quilt to West Virginia. A fellow guild quilter put out a plea for quilts to be donated to her hometown that suffered so much during the recent flooding!
Have to run! Got a date with my graph paper!
Whoa! It has been exactly one month since my last post! What the heck???!!! Well, I have been super busy. Unfortunately not with quilting or knitting so much but with visitors and visiting! It's all fun so not complaining too terribly much!
Now for a sad (but true) confession. You should know by now that I love APQ's UFO Challenge. My June project was supposed to be the beauty below. I was so excited because all I had to do was add borders and they were all there, cut and ready. Plus so was the binding & backing. I never even looked at again in June. SO.VERY.SAD!
Of course, this is a new month and the project for July is the one below. I took it on retreat but didn't even pull it out of my bag. Maybe this will be what I work on during FNSI! That's it! That's what I'll do!!! At least it will be progress in the right direction ... getting UFOs out of the box and DONE! I need to remove the scrappy borders. Not happy with them at all. I'll see what needs to be done after that. I've got a lot of my "inspiration" fabric which is how I based the embroidery floss colors.
Next week I'll post pictures from my trip to Colorado. I was gone for 15 days and had so much fun. That's why I was slacking on my sewing/knitting. Plus, before that, my daughter visited for 10 days! Sheesh! It's no wonder I wasn't posting or sewing! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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DC barracks Marine charged with murder in New Year's Day shooting death of lance corporal
By Shawn Snow
The United States Marine Corps holds an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019. (Lisa Ferdinando/DoD)
A Marine security guard assigned to Marine Barracks Washington in D.C. has been charged with murder, among other offenses, in the New Year's Day shooting death of Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia, according to a charge sheet.
According to details in the charge sheet, obtained by Marine Corps Times through a government records request, Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson allegedly shot Kuznia in the head after pointing a pistol at him and pulling the "trigger in jest."
Kuznia was identified in the charge sheet by his initials.
Johnson also was charged with negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter in Kuznia's death, with murder being the most serious offense detailed in the charge sheet.
Lance corporal killed in on-duty DC Barracks shooting identified by the Marine Corps
The gunshot wound that killed the 20-year-old Marine "was not self-inflicted."
Capt. Katie Kochert, a Marine spokeswoman, said the charges at this stage are only preferred, and that Johnson will face an Article 32 hearing "where an impartial preliminary hearing officer will make a recommendation to the commander regarding the appropriate forum of adjudication."
At the Article 32 hearing a preliminary hearing officer will make recommendations to the commander regarding whether Johnson will go before a court-martial or receive administrative action. During that hearing, some or all the charges could be dropped.
The preliminary hearing is slated to take place at Lejeune Hall aboard the Quantico, Virginia, Marine base on Aug. 22, a Marine official said.
Jeff Houston, a spokesman with Naval Criminal Investigative Service, told Marine Corps Times on Wednesday that Johnson was not being held in pre-trial confinement at this time.
Kuznia's death may be the result of Johnson's alleged disregard for the D.C. Marine barracks' firearms handling procedures. Johnson was hit with multiple charges of being "derelict" in his duties for violating the Guard Company's firearms handling procedures.
The charge sheet details that around Nov. 25, 2018, Johnson allegedly removed his pistol from the holster "while dancing." And then again, around Dec. 31, 2018, Johnson allegedly removed his pistol from the holster, chambered a round and said "Oh, you're going to a party. F*ck this shit," or similar phrase, the charge sheet reads.
Johnson also was hit for allegedly improperly clearing his pistol in the wrong area without a supervisor around Jan. 1, according to the charge sheet.
Johnson was informed of the charges against him on June 14, according to the charge sheet.
"Marine Barracks Washington remains committed to supporting the deceased Marine's family as the legal process will undoubtedly reopen some wounds," Col. Donald J. Tomich, the commander of the D.C. Marine barracks, told Marine Corps Times in an emailed statement.
"Time does not ease the pain of their loss or make dealing with this any easier for them, and our thoughts and prayers are with them," Tomich said.
The details of Johnson's alleged misconduct while assigned to the storied D.C. Marine barracks is the latest in a string of discipline issues and incidents to come to light at the Corps' oldest active post.
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In a separate incident, the same D.C. corporal allegedly held another Marine down on a bed while that Marine was assaulted with an "open hand, closed fist, and a rifle training stock" by another unnamed individual.
A report from the D.C. Metropolitan Police, obtained by Marine Corps Times through a government records request, detailed that police officers responded to a shooting at the D.C. Marine barracks around 5:05 a.m. on Jan. 1.
The police report detailed that there were two unnamed subjects at the scene of the shooting, one subject "had been handling a firearm," while the other individual was transported to the Washington Hospital Center.
Kuznia was pronounced dead at 5:59 a.m. on Jan. 1, according to the police report. He was twenty years old.
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Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
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Last Year: The Nightmare – Review
January 29, 2019 - Rex - No Comments
Good: Bone chilling addictive gameplay
Bad: Depends on active community in the long run
High school is a nightmare in its own right with teenagers, hormones and homework that makes for a deadly cocktail. This is especially true if you're not among the popular kids. However things can still get much worse as you might get stalked by a relentless serial killer. If this makes you nostalgic for a good slasher movie such as Scream, Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street, then keep on reading.
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The graphics look great as the characters and their stereotypes are well recognizable, even from a distance. The serial killers are all distinct looking and scary. It is clear that a lot of effort was put into creating some memorable bad guys. Same goes for the environments and level design with plenty of dark places and corners where death could be lurking. The death scenes are also rather elaborate as you don't just drop dead to the floor but you get chopped into pieces, gutted or skull smashed in a way that would make a certain Game of Thrones character jealous.
Last Year: The Nightmare has a soundtrack that gives you the chills. The sound matches the atmosphere of the game really well, serving its purpose to get your blood pumping. There is a mixture of electronic sounds and regular environmental high school sounds, making it hard to say which is scarier.
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Last Year: The Nightmare is a fun multiplayer game. The graphics and sound all contribute to a great and scary experience. Both ends of the spectrum are fun to play and neither feels overpowered as long as you don't try to go solo attack the Giant. That being said, much relies on the active community. Your experience may vary depending on the people you play with or how active the community remains after a couple of months. As a side note, this is also one of the first games available on Discord, so if you don't find the game on the regular channels where you purchase your games, have a look at the new Discord store.
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Monday: Hili dialogue
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Good morning! It's Monday and being the 7th of May, we get a Bank Holiday here in Ireland.
Today in 1846 the Cambridge Chronicle was first published in Boston Massachusetts. It wasn't actually the first paper published there, as every player of Fallout 4 knows, that honor went to Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick that was founded in 1690.
In 1994 Edvard Munch's painting The Scream was recovered undamaged after being stolen from the National Gallery of Norway in February. It's apparently a much-stolen piece.
In 1960 the U-2 incident unfolded when a United States spy plane piloted by Gary Powers was shot down in Soviet airspace. The first thing the US government did was lie about it, but later admitted to spying. The pilot was tried and sentenced to prison and hard labour but was later released in a prisoner exchange. Politics is a dirty business.
In the Twitters today we get a curious little insect eater. Click on the arrow to view the clip.
A Pyrenean desman is the 8,000th species to board the National Geographic Photo Ark. The desman, a rare insectivore, leads a largely aquatic life, using its webbed feet for swimming and a trunk-like nose for sensing prey and snorkeling. pic.twitter.com/LfoOvVgliN
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Vintage adverts with cats in them.
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A weird sculpture in Athens
The Runner (Dromeas) is a sculpture of glass and iron in Athens, Greece
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And a bit of moving sculpture from Scotland.
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And a Rube Goldberg machine brought to life
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Finally, Ricky Gervais and God have a heart-to-heart. (You're going to have to click through on this one to read the whole conversation. In case you are wondering, yes, God is a real account on Twitter. God appears to be left-leaning and somewhat unappreciative of religious fundamentalists.
I made my peace with God. pic.twitter.com/QHiJ7wQMZg
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We get a triple serving from the Realm of Felids today:
Leon: "Travel is very exhausting"
In Polish: Podróże są bardzo wyczerpujące.
Gus – he's on his Double Cat Scratcher
Hili is a little arcane for me today. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A: There are camels grazing by the river.
Hili: A good joke.
In Polish:
Ja: Nad rzeką pasą się wielbłądy.
Hili: Dobry dowcip.
Hat-tip: Matthew, Taskin, and of course, Malgorzata and Andrzej who write the Hili Dialogue every morning.
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Nice to see all the cats today. The U2 spy plane was a very successful asset in the spy business and has lasted for many years. Of course all we remember is the Russian event 58 years ago.
They knew the U2 was going to get shot down sooner or later, which is why they hastened to develop the incredible SR-71. All of the Skunk Works' products were pushing the limits to extremes in one direction or another, from the Starfighter to the (mis-named) Stealth Fighter.
Maybe so but the U2 continues to fly and work in the world of Spy planes and the SR-71 is long retired. You mention the Starfighter, I assume you are speaking of the F-104. A fast airplane certainly but one with lots of problems. Of the series of fighters in the 100 series, the most successful by far was the F-100.
I wouldn't really call the U2 a 'spy' plane any more, more a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. I don't think it's used over defended airspace. The SR-71 hasn't been superseded by any other aircraft so far as I know, but (partly) by satellites. But nobody ever managed to shoot down a SR-71.
The F104 (Starfighter) – its problems arose from its extreme performance, attempting to get what is, even today, very high speed from moderate power. It left all the other Century-series in the dust. The German F104G's (which were notoriously crash-prone) were used as fighter-bombers – with 20-20 hindsight, it doesn't seem to be the most sensible use for a high-performance lightweight interceptor.
Actually the U2 was also reputedly extremely tricky to handle – at maximum altitude there was only a few difference between stalling speed and a Mach compression stall. Known as 'coffin corner' – first seriously encountered with the B-47 Stratojet I believe.
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-U2-so-difficult-to-fly goes into some detail about this.
I'm not looking to denigrate the Skunk Works – the SR-71 remains the most dramatic and extraordinary aircraft ever built IMO.
I would continue to say the U2 aircraft continues in the inventory while the SR-71 does not. I think I know what they were designed for and you can call it reconnaissance if you like or we can call it spy plane. Since it is generally operated by the CIA you might consider the later.
As stated earlier, in the development of the 100 series planes the 104 was fast and dangerous. The U.S. was willing to farm it out to other countries and did not use it much itself. I might be a little slanted in my view but the F-100 was a far more useful and most successful of the 100 series aircraft. Far more F-100Ds were built and deployed to the Air Force and flew thousands more hours than your 104.
"I would continue to say the U2 aircraft continues in the inventory while the SR-71 does not."
So? So does the Antonov AN-2, if longevity is the criterion.
It seems the U2 found a niche. But trying to argue which was the better aircraft is an apples-and-oranges thing.
As you probably already know the primary reason the U-2 is still in service while the SR-71 is not is money and politics. The SR-71 was very expensive to maintain & fly. Flying the U-2 ain't cheap, but it isn't in the same league as the Blackbird. Numbers for the SR are all over the place, ranging from $38,000/hour to $130,000 +/hour. It's usually not clear if numbers from different sources are based on the same parameters. Meanwhile recent numbers from the USAF for the U-2 are $2,380/hour.
The only area in which the U-2 was/is capable of outperforming the SR is costs. The SR was of course capable of carrying any equipment the U-2 could so neither had an advantage there. In aircraft performance the SR had the advantage and was much more survivable in hostile situations. These days though it probably isn't all that much more survivable. At least not against the latest SAM's from the most modern militaries.
Meanwhile the U-2, due to upgrades, is one of the youngest fleets in the Air Force inventory. It was scheduled to be retired around 2012 – 2015 at which time drones would be replacing it. But it now looks like it will be flying at least another 8 – 10 years and maybe a lot longer. And not just a few. The USAF fleet is over 30 aircraft.
Interesting stuff. And by the way, I was never arguing which aircraft was cheaper to operate. The faster shinier airplanes always attract the boys to them, that is the nature of the thing. But just as the 104 seemed the attraction it was little used compared to other aircraft of the time. The idea of it as a fighter bomber was kind of a joke really.
The U-2 started out as an F-104 with much longer wings, as it happens.
I have an especially fond memory of the U2. As a child, we lived in the departing flight path from Lockheed Airport (now Hollywood Burbank Airport, once Bob Hope Airport). One day I was in the back yard and a U2 made a graceful banking turn directly over me at low altitude. Just what a kid loves to see!
Yes, as old as the technology was, it was built for a specific purpose and that was as a spy. The pilots would go on full oxygen an hour before take off just to get the nitrogen or whatever out of the blood. It was risky business always. On air force bases they tended to keep any of these planes way off in a remote area where the rest of us could not see them. Always classified and need to know.
jaxkayaker
I call shenanigans. Didn't Jerry already post a different tweet with the Pyrenean desman? Oh, well. It's so cool and little-known, it's worth a second look.
I do enjoy following God on Twitter. Jesus H Christ (@ThatBloke_Jesus) is also worth following!
Umm…where'd the laptop go?
The Błędów Desert is in Poland so maybe there's camels too!
CHARLES A SAWICKI
Pyrenean desman! That is one interesting animal! Wikipedia says it's semi aquatic. There are claims that it slaps the surface of the water to produce noises useful in echolocation, although this is mostly speculation.
Well, it is on board the National Geographic Photo Ark. (Why am I not surprised by this allusion?) It might need to swim for its life if the rains don't stop.
That statue looks like the dreams where you run and run but don't get anywhere.
Charles Minus
The U2 event was earth shaking in a couple of important ways. First, it showed that the US was spying on another country – this came as a huge shock, spying was a sleazy underhanded and ungentlemanly act thought to be beneath the dignity of this great country. Second, our president lied to the country about it. Good God! Lied to us. As far as I knew at the time, nothing like this had ever happened before and it changed the way I, and many others, thought about our country.
I'm not so sure. To deny what we were doing was the training. That is what you do and did in the spy business. Then, when you are caught, you are caught. This is the way it was done then and is done today. To pretend this is the same as, for instance, Trump telling lies every day and every hour, no it is not.
That spying was a sleazy, or ungentlemanly thing? It has been done since our revolution and nothing sleazy about it. Did you ever hear of Nathan Hale?
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Charles Minus – you've been living in a bubble of mythic US history. Too many John Wayne westerns!
US SPYING ABROAD PRE-1960
Just from the CIA spook career of Miles Axe Copeland Jr. [father, I think, to Stewart Copeland of the Police] we have his 'managing' of the March '49 Syrian coup d'état & the '53 Iranian coup d'état.
There are many more of these US spooky 'managers' of world affairs going back to the foundation of the States. They were particularly active in the post-WWI Russian Revolution & the setting up of the Middle-Eastern nations borders. Then from the '40s to the '70s we have the Seven Sisters "Consortium for Iran" oil company cartel [mostly US companies] who had their wheels oiled by various OSS & CIA political interventions [bribes, blackmail, hits, stoking of rivalries & wars]
LYING US PRESIDENTS PRE-1960
It's part of the job, though the smart presidents farm out the disinformation to proxies. Every political leader lied. Maybe you should read Churchill on the absolute necessity of lying well.
Here's some non-fact checked stuff I've copy-pasted from here & there:
Lincoln lied about whether he was negotiating with the South to end the war. He also lied about where he stood on slavery. He told the American public and political allies that he didn't believe in political equality for slaves because he didn't want to get too far ahead of public opinion.
President James Polk lied to Congress in 1846 — claiming Mexico had invaded the United States — because he was determined to take the Southwest from Mexico. That lie led to the Mexican-American War, Contosta says.
President William McKinley lied to the American public in 1898 when he insisted that Spain had blown up the USS Maine warship in Havana Harbor, Cuba, although he had no evidence. That lie led to the Spanish-American war.
While preparing the country for WWII, Franklin Roosevelt told Americans in 1940 that "your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign wars"
And just to update a bit of WWII history and to show history is being updated and expanded upon all the time. FDR was our Commander and Chief during most of WWII and he was very much the strategist regarding the planing and objectives of this war. I would refer anyone to later books by Nigel Hamilton on this point and a current book Commander in Chief. It will surprise many and open the eyes of others concerning who should get the real credit for this war and it's results.
I'm sorry that you misunderstood my post. I was trying to explain what it felt like to an 18 year old me when this event occurred. What I described is they way I and many others felt at the time and the way it was portrayed in the media. We all were still under the sway of WWII patriotism which saw our country as the moral leader of the world that could do no wrong. The fact that our country would stoop to spying on another country in peace time and then lie about it broke the bubble. It was a terrible shock. Of course I'm well aware now of all the nefarious things the US has done throughout history, but in those days these things were not known or dreamt of by most Americans. It was a very different world.
The U2 incident was before my time, but I have heard other people who were around then say the same thing–they were shocked and disillusioned to find out that the US spied. I have to admit, I find such a response bizarre. I would expect every country to have spies, but maybe I grew up in a more cynical time.
When I was around 10 or 11, we saw a film about the incident in history class; my parents were disgusted that the school was showing "propaganda." This was around 1970.
I was around then but I don't remember anyone being shocked about U2 spy missions. I suspect that was more a press reaction than a man-in-the-street one. Like when CNN tells us that Donald Trump had an affair with a porn star. They treat it like headline news (and it is) but we just say, "Sure he did. Which one was it?"
Diane Garlick
It was obvious to me that was what you meant, Charles.
Well, it could be argued that the latter was not really a lie. IIRC, athelthough the US supported the Allies, it only sent soldiers into foreign lands after Pearl Harbour, and hence no 'foreign war' anymore.
mayamarkov
The Rube Goldberg machine is unbelievable!


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Solheim Cup 2011, Day 2 Results: Team USA Rallies to Tie Europe
David Kindervater@TheDGKTwitter LogoCorrespondent ISeptember 24, 2011
Team USA's Morgan Pressel and Ryann O'TooleIan Walton/Getty Images
With wins in three consecutive four-ball matches Saturday afternoon, Team USA erased a daunting three-point morning deficit to tie Team Europe in the 2011 Solheim Cup at eight points each.
Session 3 and Session 4 were played in unexpectedly sunny conditions at Killeen Castle Golf Resort in County Meath, Ireland.
In the morning foursome sessions, Team Europe added to their one-point overnight lead with a final hole halve.
The European duo of Azahara Munoz and Catriona Matthew rallied to beat Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr on No. 18 to finish their match All Square and enter the afternoon session up seven to five.
Creamer and Kerr had just birdied No. 17 to take a 1-up advantage, but an errant second shot by Kerr at No. 18 opened the door for Matthew and Munoz to tie.
It was easily the most competitive match of the morning with neither team getting more than 1-up on their opponent.
Elsewhere in the early matches, the US team was victorious with Morgan Pressel and Ryann O'Toole. They teamed to defeat Karen Stupples and Christel Boeljon three and two.
But the European players dominated otherwise.
Maria Hjorth and Anna Nordqvist beat Brittany Lang and Juli Inkster 3 and 2. And Caroline Hedwall and Sophie Gustafson cruised to a 6 and 5 win over Angela Stanford and Stacy Lewis
Team USA's Paula CreamerAndy Lyons/Getty Images
According to Golf Channel television coverage, US team captain Rosie Jones said she went against her instinct by allowing Stanford and Lewis to team up again after being soundly defeated on Friday. Apparently they made a convincing argument to Jones, but it proved to be a bad decision as the two were drubbed for a second straight day.
In the afternoon, however, the US team made up the ground they needed to get the overall event back to even. It wasn't without a further setback, though.
Team Europe widened their lead to three points courtesy of Laura Davies and Melissa Reid, who defeated Michelle Wie and Brittany Lang four and three. In the process, the lopsided win with Reid vaulted Davies ahead of Annika Sorenstam as the all-time leader in Solheim Cup points.
Then, Team USA got down to business. Jones explained her thinking:
"I felt like I really had to get our big guns back out on the golf course and figure out some good pairings that would kind of shake it up a little bit, but at the same time give us some success, of course."
For starters, Solheim Cup rookies Ryann O'Toole and Stacy Lewis defeated Sandra Gal and Christel Boeljon two and one.
O'Toole continued her impressive play, again proving her selection as Jones' Captain's Pick was indeed a wise one.
For Lewis, her outstanding afternoon performance, complete with four birdies, provided a tremendous shot of confidence. Lewis struggled in two alternating shot foursome matches before returning to the form that earned her a major championship earlier this year.
Cristie Kerr and Morgan Pressel hung on to defeat Suzann Pettersen and Caroline Hedwall 1-up.
And finally, the US duo of Paula Creamer and Brittany Lincicome—paired together for a second straight day—beat Maria Hjorth and Azahara Munoz three and one to set the stage for tomorrow's singles matches.
UPDATE: Here is the schedule for Sunday's singles matches. This is the order in which they will play.
Paula Creamer (USA) vs. Catriona Matthew (EUR)
Stacy Lewis (USA) vs. Sophie Gustafson (EUR)
Morgan Pressel (USA) vs. Anna Nordqvist (EUR)
Juli Inkster (USA) vs. Laura Davies (EUR)
Vicky Hurst (USA) vs. Melissa Reid (EUR)
Brittany Lincicome (USA) vs. Christel Boeljon (EUR)
Brittany Lang (USA) vs. Sandra Gal (EUR)
Christina Kim (USA) vs. Maria Hjorth (EUR)
Michelle Wie (USA) vs. Suzann Pettersen (EUR)
Ryann O'Toole (USA) vs. Caroline Hedwall (EUR)
Angela Stanford (USA) vs. Azahara Munoz (EUR)
Cristie Kerr (USA) vs. Karen Stupples (EUR)


Michael Lerch studied creative writing (fiction) at Arizona State University, complementing studies in human figure drawing at Scottsdale Artists' School. In addition to his collegiate studies, Michael studied privately for two years under oil painter Matthew Dickson and professional photographers David Miller, Marie Otero and Sara Evans.
Influenced by literature, Michael's artwork seeks to reflect the human experience by combining fiction with visual art.
Michael currently teaches photography at the Oregon Society of Artists.


Wireless sensor network (WSN) has been actively researched in recent years because of its wide range of applications such as natural habitat monitoring, healthcare, home automation, traffic management and military applications. In many cases, the sensed data is not useful without knowing the sensor nodes' locations. Localization algorithms can be categorized as range-free and range-based. In this research, the radio frequency (RF) based approach is used. In conventional RF-based approaches, the path loss parameters in the received signal strength (RSS) - distance model are often determined based on extensive measurements conducted offline. Because the RSS measurements fluctuate with the environment, the use of fixed path loss parameters would reduce the localization accuracy. The purpose of this research is to develop a RF-based localization algorithm where the path loss parameters and the unknown locations are determined simultaneously in real time.


The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA is the first comprehensive state-wide attempt to protect individual data privacy rights. The CCPA is designed to protect the rights of California citizens: to know what information is collected about them by online platforms, to object to such collection (opt out), and to request information be deleted. For ag tech platforms that mostly serve farmers outside of California (but perhaps have a few users inside California) the threshold question is does my company have to comply with the CCPA? This post answers that question.
Note that one of the thresholds is 50,000 devices in California. This means that many ag tech sensor providing companies will have to comply, even though they only have a few California customers, if they have 50,000 device sales in California.
A protected consumer can sue an ag tech provider that fails to comply with the CCPA (but should have), seeking damages between $100 and $750 per incident, or actual damages if those are greater.
The CCPA does not directly address ag data privacy, only matters related to personal information. That means projects like the Ag Data Transparent certification, which focus on only ag data, remain relevant in an era of increased scrutiny on how companies collect personal information. Still, every ag tech provider should determine whether it needs to comply with the CCPA.
Todd Janzen is not licensed in the State of California. You should consult an attorney to determine whether you need to comply with the CCPA.


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NFT Marketplace OpenSea Valued at $13.3 Billion in a Series C funding
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OpenSea which is a leading NFT marketplace and blockchain start-ups in Silicon Valley announced on Tuesday night that it has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round led by venture capital firms Paradigm and Coatue Management. Investors now valued the company at $13.3 billion just four years after it was founded.
OpenSea co-founder and CEO Devin Finzer in a blog post highlighted that the money will be used for product development and recruiting more staff. Helping to develop the larger NFT and Web3 while improving customer support will also be their focus. Through an emailed statement, Finzer highlighted that this year, OpenSea will reduce the barriers for entry to the NFT space on OpenSea and will focus more on investing in the ecosystem and the community that powers it. On Twitter, OpenSea said "Announcing Series C! We're building the friendliest & most trusted NFT marketplace with the best selection across many chains. The funding helps us accelerate product development, improve trust & safety, and invest deeply in the web3 community & ecosystem".
During the announcement about raising funds, Finzer also revealed about hiring OpenSea's new VP of Product Shiva Rajaraman who was the former Facebook executive. Former, head of product Nate Chastain, left the company as he found using inside information to buy NFTs before they appeared on the marketplace and sold them at a profit.
About OpenSea:
OpenSea which was founded in 2017, was created as a marketplace to trade on nonfungible tokens that are backed by blockchain technology. Famous Ethereum-based NFT collections in the space, including Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks are being hosted in OpenSea.
Earlier fundraising event:
In July 2020, as per company data, OpenSea was valued at $1.5 billion after it raised more than $100 million in Series B from investors like firm Andreessen Horowitz and the actor Ashton Kutcher. This news was first highlighted by The New York Times. In November, as per report, it was set for a $10 billion valuation from its Series C.
Also Read | NFT marketplace OpenSea freezes $2.2M of stolen Bored Apes
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the age of not believing.
Love your post. What an exciting thing. Cleaver thing with the whole Santa's trying something new this year.
Have you heard of the new Christmas game, Stella Nova, Journey of the Magi, that Keeps Christ in Christmas too, but in a fun family game way?
Well worth the time to look at it.
Yay!!! That is awesome. I am loving the Freezer Mail thing!!! Our Elf may need to bring us some…Enjoy making memories with your little ones (even if they aren't all that little anymore- why do they have to keep growing up?)!!!
Well this made me all teary! I've been a fan/stalker since Addie was a wee one and this is just AWESOME! You totally need to get Cody the shirt with Santa on it that's says "don't stop believin'" and then sing Journey every time he wears it. I may or may not have said shirt, along with my brother in law and we torture my sister!
Also I don't have my own kids, but I have a niece and nephew who are 4 and another niece who's almost 3 and they are all very excited for Santa this year. My youngest niece is positive Santa is 'cited to see her and she can't wait to see what he puts in her stockers. I never ever want them to get big enough to have "the talk" with them.
My daughter picked that out at Walgreens the other day, and since she's been such a good helper while I've been stuck on crutches, I obliged (even though I thought she'd think it was totally fake and hokey).
She shows EVERYONE that comes over Santa's response to her letter. It's adorable.
heads up: lead in xmas lights. no safe level of lead.


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Home » Uzbekistan » Andijan 'show trial' fails to convince
Andijan 'show trial' fails to convince
15 Nov, 2005 in Uzbekistan by andrew
By Ian MacWilliam writing in BBC Online
Uzbekistan's Supreme Court has jailed 15 men for between 14 and 20 years after they were convicted of organising unrest in the eastern town of Andijan.
Last May, a jail break in Andijan was followed by a massive anti-government demonstration. Protesters who escaped say government troops fired into the crowd, killing hundreds of people. The Uzbek authorities say only 187 people died, and that most were killed by the organisers of the unrest, who it calls Islamic insurgents.
"The court has found the accused guilty in particular of terrorism, attempts to overthrow the constitutional order, aggravated murder and the seizure of hostages," Judge Bakhtyor Jamolov told the court on Monday.
Outside observers, however, say the trial was carefully stage-managed from the start. The defendants all confessed their guilt in the opening days of the trial in September, begging the forgiveness of the Uzbek people and President Islam Karimov.
Questionable standards
International human rights groups and the UN have called into question the trial's validity. They say forced confessions are often obtained by the use of threats against family members, by physical torture, or by the use of psychotropic drugs. They say these methods, widely used in the Soviet period, are still routine in Uzbekistan today. The Uzbek government denies this.
Apart from concerns about the confessions, the trial fell far short of international standards in other respects. During the month-long proceedings there was no cross-questioning by independent lawyers and little attempt to verify the truth of witnesses' accounts. The defendant's government-appointed lawyers made little effort to defend them.
"It was hard to believe some pressure was not put on the defendants," said Andrea Berg, of US-based Human Rights Watch. "We think this was a show trial. The defendants and their lawyers had no chance to speak to each other in private."
Lone testimony
Of more than 200 witnesses called by the government, only one, a housewife from near Andijan, challenged the official account. Makhbuba Zakirova said soldiers had indeed fired at unarmed civilians in Andijan, and again as some protesters tried to escape across the border into neighbouring Kyrgyzstan. The judge denounced Ms Zakirova in his summing up speech.
"Makhbuba Zakirova gave evidence that does not agree with events," he told the court. "The court has decided she intentionally gave false evidence because she sympathises with the Akramists."
The government uses the term "Akramists" to refer to members of a group of pious Muslims in Andijan who were prominent in the anti-government protests. But members of this ill-defined group say they are simply believers, not terrorists, and they deny any desire to overthrow the government.
There has been concern about Ms Zakirova's security since her testimony. She remains under close government observation.
Universal scepticism
Some observers had expected the death penalty for some of the accused. Analysts speculate they may have been promised to be spared capital punishment if they co-operated. But speculation aside, Mr Karimov has said the death penalty will be abolished in Uzbekistan in 2008 – and it may be that death was judged to be too harsh, given the widespread criticism the trial has aroused.
In Andijan itself, there appears to be almost universal scepticism about the trial. People are afraid to speak openly, but in private they say the Tashkent government is persecuting normal Muslim believers.
Most say people gathered in the town centre because they were concerned about widespread government corruption and the lack of jobs. Given the international criticism and widespread domestic scepticism, the propaganda value of the Andijan trial is unclear.
Reliable partner
Only Russia and China have come out unequivocally in support of the Uzbek government – both countries which are seeking greater influence in Central Asia. While the sentences were being pronounced in Tashkent, Mr Karimov was in Moscow receiving a warm welcome from President Vladimir Putin.
The two men signed an agreement promising much closer military co-operation and apparently opening the way for possible Russian military intervention in Uzbekistan in the event of further unrest, such as in Andijan.
"We have shown once more with whom we want to build our future," said Mr Karimov in Moscow. "Russia is our most reliable partner and ally."
By contrast, Brussels has issued a list of 12 top Uzbek officials who will be banned from visiting EU member states for a year. They include Interior minister Zakirjon Almatov, Defence minister Kadyr Gulyamov, and the head of the secret police, Rustam Inoyatov.
EU bans
An EU statement said the visa ban, and a ban on arms sales to Uzbekistan, had been adopted because of "the excessive, disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force by Uzbek security forces during the Andijan events, and following refusal of the Uzbek authorities to allow an independent international inquiry".
While this trial has come to an end, anger about Andijan is bound to continue to fester in Uzbekistan. Members of the small and beleaguered opposition say that disaffection with Mr Karimov is now widespread within the government and the security services. In Andijan, some people say cautiously they expect further unrest and possibly political change.
Historically the Uzbek people have usually been obedient to their rulers – but many analysts say growing poverty and authoritarianism are making Uzbekistan a dangerously unstable land in the heart of Central Asia.
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How well-known is the theology of Middle Earth, in Middle Earth?
What is the meaning of the way that Kirk's clothes are?
Elder wand: age or wood?
Admittedly I might be a little biased because I got a lot of votes for my answer to it as well, but it's something I think a lot of people who read the books wouldn't have necessarily been clear on, and not just limited to those whose first language isn't English.
It was kind of a Lord of the Rings quarter for the site, stats wise.
The question with the highest up-vote (by a huge margin) was Would the One Ring even work for anyone but Sauron? asked by Alexander Winn. Not surprisingly, this question also had the most views.
The second most viewed question was Why did Sméagol become addicted to the ring, when Bilbo did not? asked by User21319.
The answer with the most up-votes was for the question Do Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion pass the Bechdel test? was answered by Jimmy Shelter. The second most up-voted answer was from the most up-voted question, and the third most up-voted answer was from the second most viewed question.
Hello! I am Brittney De Leon Stephanie Bells personal assistant, we have a movie screening on July 16th in NYC, of a SciFi film Inverse! We're reaching out to the SciFi community! Anyone is welcome to come! Hope to see you there! for more information visit our website or email us! Thank you for your time!


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import os
import tempfile

from os_client_config import cloud_config

import extras
import fixtures
from oslotest import base
import yaml

VENDOR_CONF = {
    'public-clouds': {
        '_test_cloud_in_our_cloud': {
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testotheruser',
                'project_name': 'testproject',
            },
        },
    }
}
USER_CONF = {
    'client': {
        'prefer_ipv6': True,
    },
    'clouds': {
        '_test-cloud_': {
            'profile': '_test_cloud_in_our_cloud',
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testuser',
                'password': 'testpass',
            },
            'region_name': 'test-region',
        },
        '_test_cloud_no_vendor': {
            'profile': '_test_non_existant_cloud',
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testuser',
                'password': 'testpass',
                'project_name': 'testproject',
            },
            'region-name': 'test-region',
        },
        '_test-cloud-int-project_': {
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testuser',
                'password': 'testpass',
                'project_id': 12345,
            },
            'region_name': 'test-region',
        },
        '_test_cloud_regions': {
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testuser',
                'password': 'testpass',
                'project-id': 'testproject',
            },
            'regions': [
                'region1',
                'region2',
            ],
        },
        '_test_cloud_hyphenated': {
            'auth': {
                'username': 'testuser',
                'password': 'testpass',
                'project-id': '12345',
            },
            'region_name': 'test-region',
        }
    },
    'cache': {'max_age': 1},
}
NO_CONF = {
    'cache': {'max_age': 1},
}

def _write_yaml(obj):
    # Assume NestedTempfile so we don't have to cleanup
    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(delete=False) as obj_yaml:
        obj_yaml.write(yaml.safe_dump(obj).encode('utf-8'))
        return obj_yaml.name

class TestCase(base.BaseTestCase):
    """Test case base class for all unit tests."""

    def setUp(self):
        super(TestCase, self).setUp()

        self.useFixture(fixtures.NestedTempfile())
        conf = dict(USER_CONF)
        tdir = self.useFixture(fixtures.TempDir())
        conf['cache']['path'] = tdir.path
        self.cloud_yaml = _write_yaml(conf)
        self.vendor_yaml = _write_yaml(VENDOR_CONF)
        self.no_yaml = _write_yaml(NO_CONF)

        # Isolate the test runs from the environment
        # Do this as two loops because you can't modify the dict in a loop
        # over the dict in 3.4
        keys_to_isolate = []
        for env in os.environ.keys():
            if env.startswith('OS_'):
                keys_to_isolate.append(env)
        for env in keys_to_isolate:
            self.useFixture(fixtures.EnvironmentVariable(env))

    def _assert_cloud_details(self, cc):
        self.assertIsInstance(cc, cloud_config.CloudConfig)
        self.assertTrue(extras.safe_hasattr(cc, 'auth'))
        self.assertIsInstance(cc.auth, dict)
        self.assertIsNone(cc.cloud)
        self.assertIn('username', cc.auth)
        self.assertEqual('testuser', cc.auth['username'])
        self.assertTrue('project_name' in cc.auth or 'project_id' in cc.auth)
        if 'project_name' in cc.auth:
            self.assertEqual('testproject', cc.auth['project_name'])
        elif 'project_id' in cc.auth:
            self.assertEqual('testproject', cc.auth['project_id'])

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There will be the first of our daily meetings at 6pm which will introduce people to the building and the week of action.
There will also be food, DSEi films and a quiz night.
Come down and get involved!!!!
The location of the building will be announced from lunchtime on Friday. See indymedia, www.dsei.org or phone 07817 652 029 for location.


WEGO Health Best In Show: Community Award – As a patient, becoming part of an online health community can be life-changing. The Best in Show: Community category recognizes the hard work of the Patient Leaders who create and manage these dynamic communities. These Patient Leaders have mastered the art of creating an inviting space for newcomers while keeping a safe space that people respect, rely on, and recommend to friends and family. Through active community management, engagement, and moderation, they've fostered an environment of healing, support, and hope!
"Hi, I'm Tom & I suffer from multiple chronic illnesses. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on my 10th birthday & Severe M.E 4 years later. Since I was diagnosed with M.E I've had some horrendous symptoms such as paralysis in both my legs, extreme chronic pain everywhere in my body, gastrointestinal problems such as gastroparesis & GI dysmotility and much more. I have a PEG-J feeding tube for medications & liquid food that goes straight into my bowel, and a central line in my chest for intravenous fluids. I've also been diagnosed with depression & anxiety so mental health is a huge struggle for me as well, but I try to look for the good in everything I do." Connect with the 2018 WEGO Health Awards Best in Show: Community winner.
"Natalie is the founder of The Unchargeables an online chronic illness support group. The goal of The Unchargeables is to let people know that they are not alone in their struggles and provide 24/7 emotional support. She can't do it alone though! The community is run by a small army of volunteers who make sure that the community stays active and there is always someone online to offer support. We call ourselves Chargie's. In the shop we offer a broad selection of disease-specific awareness products. Shirts and other products with slogans that show on the outside how you feel inside. Every month we host a giveaway of $100 shop credit, so everybody has an equal chance to own Chargie gear." Learn more about Natalie and The Unchargeables.
"Since my own T3 prostate cancer diagnosis in 2007, I am committed to helping others forge an easier path. First I found no exercise support for people living with cancer and created www.medafit.org. I also saw men placed on hormone therapy received little to no support and set about slowly changing that situation. Working with UCSF, and support groups we have made significant headway. In 2010 I noticed a total lack of live audio-visual virtual support groups. We piloted prostate cancer groups & in 2016 formed Answer Cancer Foundation. Today www.ancan.org runs 19+ monthly groups soon to host non-cancer groups. We are the online leader providing peer-to-peer live virtual support groups." Click to learn more about their support groups and services.
"Community Mgr./Social Media Mgr. for WhatNext.com, a three-time cancer survivor of 2 types of cancer (Hodgkin's lymphoma and Head and Neck Cancer), a Voice of Hope Speaker for the American Cancer Society. I also lost both Parents to cancer, which combined with all of my personal cancer experience led me to try to give back, fight back, and make a difference in the lives of those who are currently in the fight, and those to come. WhatNext is the Internet's leading source of first-hand cancer experiences and a place where cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their family and friends can come to connect, share, compare, ask questions and get the support they need to fight this disease." Click here for more on WhatNext.com.
"I am an advocate for Fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. Having Fibromyalgia and 3 autoimmune conditions myself, and finding it difficult to get a diagnosis I wanted to help raise awareness of these conditions. I run a very active Sjogren's Syndrome page on facebook, and also a monthly newsletter keeping people up to date with the latest research and trials. I have a blog and website about autoimmune diseases which focuses on giving reliable autoimmune information. In the fibromyalgia community, I provide resources to help others promote Fibromyalgia awareness including the Fibro Blogger Directory, a weekly Fibromyalgia link up and a Facebook group and a daily twitter feed." Learn more about Lee's community.
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"In 2014 I medically retired from my position as Executive Manager, in Financial Services, a role I loved. My body had decided to work against me and I was diagnosed with severe bowel prolapse, Rheumatoid Arthritis, other autoimmune diseases, and a complex idiopathic Rare Bone Disease. I have constant pathological broken bones and a permanent colostomy. Life is a challenge but still fulfilling as I blog about " My Medical Musings" living with an unpredictable complex disease. My passion has always been helping people to achieve their full potential. I now have the honor of supporting others, living with complex illness, through my online community "Medical Musing With Friends". Learn more about Sam's community.
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"I've been a spokesperson for Maladaptive Daydreaming since 2009 and have run a website and been interviewed by various publications, such as Scientific American Mind, CNN.com, and New York Mag's website. I'm determined to raise awareness for this little-known condition due to the horrible issues facing my site members, who often feel suicidal and face abuse when they try to discuss it openly. I want to create a world where they can live openly without fear. They're afraid to speak out. I was born to be bold, so let me be bold for their sake and create a better world for them. I also spend my summers helping the homeless by handing out water and snacks." Connect with Cordelia.
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Filip Vujanović (en serbio: Филип Вујановић), (Belgrado, 1 de septiembre de 1954 - ), es un abogado y político montenegrino.

Fue presidente de Montenegro desde 2003 hasta el año 2018.

Con anterioridad había sido ministro de Justicia (marzo de 1993-mayo de 1995), ministro de Interior (mayo de 1995-febrero de 1998) y primer ministro (5 de febrero de 1998-5 de noviembre de 2002). Con la independencia del país en junio de 2006, se convirtió en el primer presidente del Montenegro como estado independiente y separado de Serbia.

Vujanović se licenció en la Facultad de Derecho de Universidad de Belgrado.

Está casado y tiene dos hijas y un hijo.

Es miembro del Partido de los Socialistas Democráticos de Montenegro.

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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, -- 11/27/15: Nebraska's Dedrick Young (5) and Byerson Cockrell (28) bring down Iowa's Jordan Canzeri (33) with 12:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Iowa Hawkeyes play a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Iowa defeated Nebraska 28-20. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD BRENDAN SULLIVAN/WHNS ▲
By Terry Douglass sports.desk@theindependent.com
LINCOLN — A seemingly harmless question on the topic of improvement struck an emotional chord with Nebraska defensive coordinator Mark Banker.
As the director of a defensive unit that has been maligned routinely throughout the course of the Cornhuskers' 5-7 regular season, Banker said he was inspired by the improvement the Blackshirts displayed in the past few weeks. One game after limiting Rutgers to 259 total yards, Nebraska held No. 3-ranked Iowa to 250 yards in a 28-20 loss to the Hawkeyes on Friday at Memorial Stadium.
"These guys fought all the way through," Banker said after taking a moment to compose himself. "We improved a ton. They grasped the system. They did everything we asked them to do and these last three games have been fun.
"They've been a lot of fun."
Looking at the final statistics, Nebraska's defense played well enough to give it a chance to beat undefeated Iowa (12-0). Not only did the Hawkeyes finish with 97 yards passing, but they were also 0-of-9 on third-down conversions.
Much of Iowa's offensive output was the result of two running plays. After breaking a 29-yard touchdown run to put the Hawkeyes ahead 21-10 with 12:17 remaining in the third quarter, running back Jordan Canzeri answered a Nebraska TD with a 68-yard scoring run, accounting for 97 of his team's 153 yards rushing on two snaps.
"We gave up two plays," Banker said. "And that was something that plagued us throughout the course of the year: Big plays.
"That's what they got us on. We kept a good football team to 250 yards. They were 0-for-9 on third down. That was it."
While the two TD runs by Canzeri might have looked identical, Banker said the scores were the result of two totally different sets of circumstances.
"The first one, they ran their basic stretch play," Banker said. "We got a little wide on the leverage, got knocked off at the point of attack — (linebacker) wasn't able to scrape over the top and that was it.
"The second play, I got us in the wrong defense, period. That was on me. We didn't cover down correctly on it and they scored."
Nebraska's defensive effort in the second half wasn't helped by the loss of safety Nate Gerry. The leading tackler for the Huskers this season, Gerry was ejected for targeting with 2:36 remaining in the second quarter.
"Just like anything, during the course of the year, we played without everybody (at different times)," Banker said. "What you lose is you lose leadership (and) the emotion the guy brings. But the guys that went in did a good job."
Gerry was penalized 15 yards for targeting while trying to defend a pass from C.J. Beathard to Tevaun Smith on a third-down play from the Iowa 47. While uncertain if he agreed with the call, Banker said he understands the rationale behind it.
"I don't know. We could debate it all you want," Banker said. "There's so much today in football from the standpoint of concussions and player safety, it's just tough. You've got a guy going hard to the ball and the receiver ducks his head down and contact was made."
Banker said Nebraska's defensive improvement in November meant a lot to him, especially after the disappointing start the Huskers got off to.
"We came in here as a staff and a team, expecting to carry on this great tradition here at Nebraska — and you add on to that the tradition of the Blackshirts," Banker said. "It's just a great atmosphere with the fans, the expectation of the fans, the administration (and) the support they give you.
"The players are a good group of dudes — just loved being around them."
Nebraska senior defensive end Jack Gangwish said he was proud of the way the defense progressed.
"These guys came together. Brand-new system, new coaches, a whole new set of challenges and these guys bought in really well," Gangwish said. "They learned the defenses, they learned the offenses and they really did a good job. The dedication a lot of our guys showed really allowed us to pick up this new system and hit the ground running."
Despite the struggles and a losing regular-season record, Banker said he likes what he's seen from the Huskers. He said the window to his office faces Nebraska's weight room and he's been impressed seeing groups of players there early each day for morning workouts.
"Everybody's in it (and) everybody's doing everything they can to get everybody prepared — staff (and) players — for the upcoming game," Banker said. "It's just a real good situation we've got here and we need to make it better from a standpoint of wins and losses and just the way we play."
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Views of Society and Manners in America
Frances Wright
Edited by: Paul R. Baker
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LETTER I. Voyage. Iceberg. Ship's Crew. Bay of New York. Arrival in the City.
LETTER II. Boardinghouse in New York. General Appearance of the City and Its Environs.
LETTER III. Manners of the Working Classes. Anecdotes.
LETTER IV. Appearance and Manners of the Young Women. Style of Society. Reception of Foreigners. General Bernard. Foreign Writers. Mr. Fearon.
LETTER V. Visit to the City of Philadelphia. Remarks on the Friends. Laws and Institutions of William Penn. Penal Code. Dr. Rush. Abolition of the Slave Trade. Emancipation of the Slaves in the Northern States. Condition of the Negro in the Northern States.
LETTER VI. Reference to Lieutenant Hall. Advice to Tourists. Appearance of the City of Philadelphia. Style of Architecture. Statehouse. Remarks on the Conduct of the First American Congress. Anecdotes Relating to That Period. Peculiarities in the Political Character of the People of Pennsylvania. Internal Government of the States.
LETTER VII. Society of Philadelphia. Anecdote of a Prussian Officer. Anecdote of Mr. Jefferson. Chevalier Correa da Serra. Mr. Garnett.
LETTER VIII. Visit to Joseph Bonaparte. General Observations. American Country Gentleman.
LETTER IX. Passage Up the River Hudson. Account of the Academy at West Point. Pass of the Highlands. Arnold's Treachery. Albany and Its Environs.
LETTER X. Departure for the Falls of Niagara. Mode of Travelling. Description of the Country. Canandaigua.
LETTER XI. Genesee. Visit to Mr. Wadsworth. American Farmer. Settling of the New Territory. Forest Scenery.
LETTER XII. Indian Village. Observations on the Indians. Conduct of the American Government Towards Them.
LETTER XIII. Departure from Geneseo. Falls of the Genesee River. Singular Bridge. American Inns. Opening of the Post Bag. Journey to Lewiston. Contract of Niagara.
LETTER XIV. Lake Erie. Water Scenery of America. Massacre on the River Raisin. Naval Engagement on Lake Erie. Mr. Birkbeck.
LETTER XV. Upper Canada, Mr. Gourlay. Poor Emigrants. Lake Ontario. Descent of the St. Lawrence. Montreal and Lower Canada.
LETTER XVI. Lake Champlain. Battle of Plattsburg. Burning of the Phoenix Steamboat.
LETTER XVII. Town of Burlington. Character and History of the State of Vermont.
LETTER XVIII. Direction of American Genius. Founders of the American Republics. Establishment of the Federal Government.
LETTER XIX. On the Federal Administrations. Mr. Jefferson. Causes of the hast War. Regulations of the Navy and Merchantmen. Effects of These on the Sailor's Character. Anecdote. Defence of the Country. How Conducted by the People. Army of the West. Policy of the New England States. Effect of the War on the National Character.
LETTER XX. Unanimity of Sentiment Throughout the Nation. National Government. Federal Constitution.
LETTER XXI. Character and Interests of the Different Sections of the Confederacy, England. Final Extinction of the Federal Party. Central States. of Virginia. Western States. Manufactures. Towers of Congress Respecting Black, Slavery. Formation and Government of Territories. Generous Policy of the Western States. Character of the First Settlers. Shepherds and Hunters of the Border. Anecdote of Laffite. Various Ties Which Cement the Union of the States.
LETTER XXII. Unrestrained Liberty of the Press. Elections. Effect of Political Writings. Newspapers. Congressional Debates. Deportment of the Members in Congress.
LETTER XXIII. Education. New England. Tublic Seminaries. Discipline of Schools. Condition of Women.
LETTER XXIV. Religion. Temper of the Different Sects. Anecdotes.
LETTER XXV. Account of Colonel Huger. Observations on the Climate, &c.
LETTER XXVI. Philadelphia Market. Deportment of the Citizens. Mode of Guiding and Breaking Horses. Hints to an Emigrant. Consequences of Bringing Foreign Servants to America. German Redemptioners. Manner in Which the Importation of the Peasants of the European Continent is Conducted. Reply to the Quarterly Review. Descent of the Delaware. Letter of Count Survilliers (Joseph Bonaparte). Rencontre with English Travellers.
LETTER XXVII. Baltimore. Yellow Fever at Fells Point. Appearance of the City. Miscellaneous.
LETTER XXVIII. Washington. The Capitol. Hall of the Representatives. Senate Chamber. The President. Virginia Slavery. Conclusion.
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HITRON is an abbreviation for Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron which has taken on certain responsibilities after 9/11 attacks which are far beyond its traditional life-saving missions. Today, HITRON is an armed U.S. Coast Guard helicopter squadron specializing in Airborne Use of Force (AUF) and drug-interdiction missions. It is based at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida.
HITRON pilots and operators flew armed Agusta MH-68A Stingray helicopters from December 2000 until February 2008. At that time, the unit took on the mantle of the Atlantic Area Deployment Center and began flying the whole-new type of helicopters, an MH-65C Dolphin.
The HITRON squadron was originally armed with regular M16A2 rifles and mounted M240G machine guns. Those weapons were there for warning shots and self-protection. For disabling fire, the unit used the bolt-action Robar RC-50 .50-caliber rifle until it was replaced by a variant of the semiautomatic Barrett M107 .50-caliber rifle with an anti-corrosion finish. The rifle is fitted with an EOTech holographic weapon sight and an Insight Technology laser sight. The M14 Tactical, a version of the standard M14 with a Sage Enhanced Battle Rifle stock and improved muzzle brake, is also within the unit.
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How to Support a Loved One Who Is Ill - Dr. Gail Gross Ph.D., Ed.D.
Your dear friend tells you that she is very ill, and you are devastated…and, suddenly, after years of close friendship, you are not sure what to say or what to do.
When a loved one is ill, it is important to give her comfort and support just by listening and hearing what she is feeling and fearing. Keep in mind, that though sick, your friend or family member is still the same person, and still has the same wants and needs that she had before the onset of illness. So, it is important to respect her, meet her where she is, and treat her as normally as possible.
Be a good listener. By being a good listener, and just being present, you help your friend or family member feel valued, validated, and reconnected to the world through you. Simply by being there and actively listening, you are giving your friend or family member the message that she is being seen, and that she can count on you to be there for her through her ordeal… for the long haul.
Support your friend. You can't really rescue anyone; all you can do is support her, be her home team, and let her know that you are there for her.
Keep open and honest lines of communication. By doing this, you will allow her to express her feelings freely, without resentment or suppression. Then, she can be herself with you and not have to put on a happy face. It's more about being present for her feelings rather than filling her with platitudes. In the end, the message you want to deliver is that you're sensitive to her situation and that you're there for her, no matter what…and in whatever capacity you are needed.
"Everything happens for a reason." This discounts her feelings. There's really no way for anyone to understand the pain and suffering of someone who is sick. All you can do is be present for her, in a non-judgmental or critical way, and most importantly, to validate her feelings.
"I know how you're feeling." You really don't. It's hard to put yourself in another person's place, especially where illness is concerned. Never compare yourself to your sick friend or family member…it's not about you, and at this time, she may have neither the energy nor the strength to hear your story.
"This is God's test" or "Only the good die young." These type of statements lack sensitivity and empathy. To be empathetic when a friend or family member is ill means to have compassion and empathy not for where you are, but for where she This situation is all about her.
At the end of the day, this is a time when your friend needs you to be there for her, to be a good listener, and to support her journey. Try asking her what you can do to help. This might include helping to organize appointments, transportation, or even assist in changing living quarters or arranging for a caretaker. Remember: this is the same person you have loved and love still, so be there for her by listening closely rather than just hearing what she has to say, showing her that you will be there for her, no matter what. Remember that her actions speak louder than her words… and this is never more true than when faced with a health crisis.